Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DVP-FX970 Serial No._____________ CAUTION You are cautioned that any...
Do not take apart or remodel the player. Doing so can result in electric shock. Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. IMPORTANT NOTICE...
Guide to Parts and Controls The available functions of the player and remote differ depending on the disc or the situation. Player VOLUME SOUND DISPLAY PUSH CLOSE POWER CHARGE POWER OFF HOLD A PHONES B The VOL+ and N (play) buttons have a tactile dot.
• C/c on the player works the same as m/M on the remote. Center button (ENTER) Enters the selected item. • ENTER on the player works the same as N. OPTIONS Displays the menu for adjusting the LCD screen (page 15) and using the setup display (page 16).
dot as a reference when operating the player. U Number buttons Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc. CLEAR button Clears the entry field. V TOP MENU button Displays the DVD VIDEO's top menu. • When playing a DVD VR, switches between “Original” and “Play List.” REPLAY/ ADVANCE buttons...
Preparations Checking the Accessories Check that you have the following items: • AC adaptor (1) • Car battery adaptor (1) • Audio/video cable (mini plug × 2 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Preparing the remote Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the...
Charging time and playing time Charging time: approx. 6 hours Playing time: approx. 6 hours Times indicated are under the following conditions: • Charging time – moderate temperature (20 °C (68 °F)) – power-off • Playing time – moderate temperature (20 °C (68 °F)) –...
Connecting to Other Equipment By connecting the player to your TV or other equipment, you can increase your viewing options. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the equipment to be connected. • Before connecting, turn off the player and the equipment to be connected, then unplug from their wall sockets.
Playback Playing Discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. Charge the battery in advance or connect the AC adaptor. VOLUME SOUND DISPLAY MENU RETURN POWER CHARGE PUSH CLOSE OPEN Open the LCD panel.
Notes on the screen saver • A screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode without operation for more than 15 minutes. The image disappears when you press N. For the setup of “Screen Saver,”...
• T.Time: Time appears while playing a title. “00:00:00” will appear by pressing ENTER. Enter the desired time code number. • C.Time: Time appears while playing a chapter. “00:00:00” will appear by pressing ENTER. Enter the desired time code number. •...
To disconnect a USB device Prev Next About supported Sony USB devices The following Sony USB flash drive “Micro Vault” and Digital Camera (released after 2008) are supported: USM- J/B series, USM-L series, and USM-LX series, DSC-T series, DSC-W series, DSC- H series, DSC-S series, and DSLR-A series.
Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality You can adjust the picture displayed on the LCD screen. VOLUME SOUND DISPLAY MENU RETURN OPTIONS POWER CHARGE Press OPTIONS. Press X/x to select “LCD Mode” and press ENTER. Select and adjust each of the following items by pressing C/ X/x/c and ENTER.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display Some discs have stored playback settings, which take priority. VOLUME SOUND DISPLAY Press OPTIONS when the player is in stop mode. During Resume Play, you cannot use the setup display. Press x twice and press OPTIONS.
◆ Angle Mark (DVD VIDEO only) Displays the angle mark when you can change the viewing angles during playback of DVDs recorded with multi-angles. Displays the angle mark. Hides the angle mark. ◆ Screen Saver The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes.
Parental Control You can limit playback of a DVD that has the parental control function. When you operate this setting, use the remote. ◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) Enter or change a password. Set the password for the parental control function. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons.
Before charging, turn off the player. , If you have not used the player for more than a year, the battery may have been deteriorated. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture The black points appear and the red, blue, green points remain on the LCD.
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, The Playlist of the created disc is automatically played. To play original titles, press x twice, and press TOP MENU to set “Original.” “ ” appears and the player does not function according to the button. , Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform certain operations.
Precautions Road safety Do not use the monitor unit and headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. Doing so may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your headsets at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.
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On Liquid Crystal Display • Although manufactured with high precision technology, the LCD may occasionally display dots of various colors. That is not a malfunction. • Do not place or drop any object onto the LCD surface. Also, do not apply pressure from hands or elbows.
Playable Media Type Disc Logo DATA disc or — • Notes about recordable media Some recordable media cannot be played on the player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the media, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software.
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Notes on MP3, JPEG, and video files The player can play the following files: • MP3 files with the extension “.mp3”* • JPEG files with the extension “.jpg”* • JPEG image files that conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) image file format.
DVD and VIDEO CD playback operations Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since the player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.
Index Numerics 16:9 16 4:3 Letter Box 16 4:3 Pan Scan 16 Angle Mark 7 Audio 7 Audio DRC 17 Audio Setup 17 CD 11 Charging time and playing time 9 DATA 13 Disc Menu 17 DVD 11 General Setup 16 JPEG 13 Language Setup 17 LCD Aspect 15...
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Índice Este manual explica los preparativos y el funcionamiento básico del reproductor portátil de CD/DVD. Para obtener más información, consulte el Manual de Instrucciones en inglés. Control de accesorios ..........3 Carga de la batería .
Control de accesorios Compruebe que dispone de los siguientes elementos: • Adaptador de CA (1) • Adaptador para batería de automóvil (1) • Cable de audio/video (1) • Control remoto (1) • Pilas AA (R6) (2) Preparación del control remoto Inserte dos pilas AA (R6) de manera tal que los extremos 3 y # coincidan con las marcas del interior del compartimiento.
Reproducción de discos De acuerdo con el disco, algunas operaciones pueden ser diferentes o estar restringidas. Consulte las instrucciones de operación proporcionadas con el disco. Cargue la batería con antelación o conecte el adaptador de CA. VOLUME PUSH CLOSE OPEN Abra el panel LCD.
Rotación y plegado del panel Abra el panel LCD en la posición vertical y luego rótelo lentamente 180 grados en el sentido de las agujas del reloj. Después de rotar el panel LCD 180 grados en el sentido de las agujas del reloj, empuje el panel LCD hacia abajo sobre la carcasa del reproductor.
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4-266-600-11(1) Sony Corporation Printed in China...