4-169-962-31(1) Portable CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES DVP-FX74 © 2010 Sony Corporation
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Checking the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Charging the Rechargeable Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A LCD panel (page 11) Guide to Parts and Controls B Speaker For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Player C TOP MENU button When playing a DVD VIDEO: Displays the top menu. D DISPLAY button Displays the playback information. • When playing a DVD:Displays the playback information and changes the playback mode. See page 13. • When playing a CD:Each time you press the button, switches between track playback time and disc playback time.
RETURN button Returns to the previous display. OPTIONS button Displays the menu for adjusting the LCD screen (page 15) and using the setup display (page 17). E VOLUME (sound volume) +/– button Adjusts the volume. F N (play) button (page 11) Starts or re-starts playback. X (pause) button (page 11) Pauses or re-starts playback. x (stop) button (page 11) L (remote sensor) When operating by the remote, point it at the remote sensor . M POWER switch (page 11) Turns the player on or off.
Replays the scene/briefly fast forward the current scene (DVD only). Remote U m/M buttons (scan/slow) Fast reverses/ fast forwards when pressed during playback. Press repeatedly to change the speed. • When playing a DVD:Slow reverses/ slow forwards when pressed during pause. Press repeatedly to change the speed. Depending on the disc, reverse slow playback may not be possible, or images may not appear smooth. V ANGLE button Changes the angle. When “ ” (Angle Mark) appears, you can change angles.
Preparations Checking the Accessories Check that you have the following items: • AC power adaptor (1) • Car battery adaptor (1) • Audio/video cord (mini plug × 2 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Remote (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Preparing the remote Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. Charging the Rechargeable Battery Charge the rechargeable battery before using the player for the first time, or when the battery is depleted.
Charging time and playing time Using the Car Battery Adaptor Charging time: approx. 3 hours Playing time: approx. 3 hours – Moderate temperature (20°C (68°F)) – Headphone use – Backlight set to minimum Depending on the ambient temperature or rechargeable battery condition, charging time may be longer, or playing time may be reduced. To check the battery level When the player is stopped, the battery indicator is displayed. When the battery is empty, is displayed or the CHARGE indicator flashes.
After using the player in a car 1 2 3 Turn off the player. Connecting to a TV Disconnect the car battery adaptor. Turn off the engine. b • Do not disconnect the car battery adaptor or turn off the car engine before you turn off the player. Doing so may damage the player. • Disconnect the car battery adaptor after use. If it is left connected, the car battery may become depleted. • Do not leave the player or accessories in the car. By connecting the player to your TV or monitor, you can enjoy images.
4 Insert the disc to be played. Place with the playback side down and push gently until it clicks. Playback Playing Discs Playback Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. Connect the AC power adaptor. Playback side facing down N TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU X ENTER OPEN PUSH CLOSE RETURN OPTIONS x 5 Push the PUSH CLOSE on the disc lid to shut the disc lid. VOLUME 6 Press N.
To resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play) When you press N again after you stop playback, the player starts playback from the point when you pressed x. To Operation Change the LCD picture size Press OPTIONS to select “LCD Mode” (page 15). z • To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, and press N. • When turning power on again after power off, resume play starts automatically. Display the DVD Press MENU or TOP menu MENU (page 5).
While playing a DVD, you can check the current playback information. The playback information display also allows you to set a title/chapter or change sound/ subtitle, and so on. When entering the numbers, operate the number buttons on the remote. 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a DVD. 3 The current playback information appears. Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO To turn off the display Current playback information Items Playback • C.Time: Time appears while playing a chapter.
Playing MP3 and JPEG Files You can play MP3 and JPEG files. For details on playable files, see “Playable Media” (page 25). When you set a DATA media, a list of albums appears. DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture CD format automatically start playing when inserted. TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU C/X/x/c ENTER MENU ENTER RETURN OPTIONS ./> 2 Press X/x to select the file, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected file. To go to the next or previous file Press > or .. To stop playback Press x.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Slide Show Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality 12 Prev Next You can adjust the picture displayed on the LCD screen. C/X/x/c ENTER TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU Playback • To go to the previous or next list of thumbnails, select “bPrev” or “NextB” at the bottom of the screen, and press ENTER. • To exit the list of thumbnails, press MENU. ENTER RETURN OPTIONS OPTIONS VOLUME RETURN OPEN Playing a Slide Show 1 Press MENU. The list of thumbnails appears.
• Contrast: Adjust the difference between light and dark areas by pressing C/c. • Hue: Adjust the red and green color balance by pressing C/c. • Color: Adjust the richness of colors by pressing C/c. • Default: Return all settings to the factory defaults. 4 Press ENTER. * In “Normal,” pictures are displayed in their original configuration, retaining the aspect ratio. 4:3 pictures are displayed with black bands on both sides of the screen.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU C/X/x/c ENTER 4 Select and adjust each of the following items by pressing X/x and ENTER. ENTER RETURN OPTIONS OPTIONS VOLUME RETURN To turn off the setup display x Press OPTIONS or RETURN twice. OPEN PUSH CLOSE 1 Press OPTIONS when the player General Setup is in stop mode. The default settings are underlined. The menu display appears. During Resume Play, you cannot use the setup display.
4:3 Pan Scan Audio Setup The default setting is underlined. 4:3 Letter Box ◆ Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” 16:9 b Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa. ◆ Angle Mark (DVD VIDEO only) Displays the angle mark when you can change the viewing angles during playback of DVDs recorded with multi-angles.
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) Set the limitation level. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. To set the parental control, you need to set the password first. To set the parental control (limited playback) 1 Press X/x to select “Parental Control,” and press ENTER. 2 Press X/x to select the limitation level, and press ENTER.
Sound Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power adaptor is connected securely (page 8). , Check that the rechargeable battery is sufficiently charged (page 8). The rechargeable battery cannot be charged.
The disc does not start playing from the beginning. The file or album names are not displayed correctly. , Repeat Play or Shuffle Play is selected (page 12). , Resume play has taken effect (page 12). , The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other characters are displayed as “ * ” (page 26). The subtitles disappear. The player does not operate properly or the power does not turn off. , When you change playback speed, or skip scenes during playback, the subtitles may disappear temporarily.
On temperature increases 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. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
adaptor. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction. 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. • Do not damage the LCD surface with a sharp edged tool. • Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.
Notes About the Discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in its case. • Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.
Playable Media Type Disc Logo DVD Characteristics • Commercial DVD • DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode • DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video mode — b • 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. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for the recording device.
Notes on MP3 and JPEG files The player can play the following files: • MP3 files with the extension “.mp3”*1. • JPEG files with the extension “.jpg”*2. • JPEG image files that conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) image file format. • DATA CDs must be recorded according to ISO 9660 Level 1, or its extended format, Joliet. • DATA DVDs must be recorded according to UDF (Universal Disk Format). *1 Files in mp3PRO format cannot be played. 2 Files with the extension “.jpe” or “.
Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Outputs VIDEO (video output): Minijack AUDIO (audio output): Stereo minijack PHONES (headphones) A/B: Stereo minijack Liquid Crystal Display General Power requirements: DC 9.5 V (AC power Adaptor/Car battery adaptor) DC 7.4 V (rechargeable battery) Power consumption (DVD VIDEO Playback): 6.5 W (when used with a headphone) Dimensions (approx.): 200 × 42.4 × 155 mm (7 7/8 × 1 11/16 × 6 1/8 inches) (width/height/depth) incl.
Index Numerics 16:9 17 4:3 Letter Box 17 4:3 Pan Scan 17 A Angle Mark 7, 18 Audio 7, 18 Audio DRC 18 Audio Setup 18 C CD 11, 25 Charging time and playing time 9 D DATA 14, 25 Disc Menu 18 DVD 11, 25 G General Setup 17 J JPEG 14, 26 L Language Setup 18 LCD Aspect 15 LCD Mode 15 M MP3 14, 26 O OSD (On-Screen Display) 18 P Parental Control 19 Password 19 Playable Media 25 Playback Information Display 13 R Region code 26 Repeat Play 12 Resume Play 12 28 S Screen Saver 12, 18 Setup 17 Shuffle P
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. Preparativos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Control de accesorios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Carga de la batería recargable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Uso del adaptador para batería de automóvil .
Preparativos Compruebe que dispone de los siguientes elementos: • Adaptador de alimentación de CA (1) • Adaptador para batería de automóvil (1) • Cable de audio/video (clavija mini × 2 y clavija fono × 3) (1) • Control remoto (1) • Pilas R6 (tamaño AA) (2) Preparación del control remoto Cargue la batería recargable antes de utilizar el reproductor por primera vez o cuando la batería esté agotada. 1 Conecte el adaptador de alimentación de CA.
Tiempo de carga y tiempo de reproducción Tiempo de carga: aproximadamente 3 horas Tiempo de reproducción: aproximadamente 3 horas Los tiempos indicados dependen de las siguientes condiciones: – Temperatura normal (20 °C (68 °F)) – Uso de auriculares – Configuración del ajuste de luz de fondo al mínimo El tiempo de carga puede ser mayor o el tiempo de reproducción puede reducirse, según el estado de la batería recargable y la temperatura ambiente.
• Use el adaptador para batería de automóvil con el motor del vehículo en funcionamiento. Si se utiliza con el motor del vehículo apagado, la batería del automóvil puede agotarse. 1 2 Apague el reproductor. 3 Apague el motor. Preparativos Después de usar el reproductor en el vehículo Desconecte el adaptador para batería de automóvil. b • No desconecte el adaptador para batería de automóvil ni apague el motor del vehículo antes de que haya apagado el reproductor.
4 Inserte el disco a reproducir. Ubíquelo con la cara de reproducción hacia abajo y empuje suavemente hasta que se ajuste con un clic. Reproducción 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. Conecte el adaptador de alimentación de CA. N TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU X RETURN 5 Presione el PUSH CLOSE en la tapa del disco para cerrarla.
Información sobre varias operaciones de reproducción Cuando vuelve a presionar N después de detener la reproducción, el reproductor comienza con la reproducción desde donde presionó x. Para Operación Cambiar el tamaño de la imagen LCD Presione OPTIONS para seleccionar “Modo LCD”. z • Para iniciar la reproducción desde el principio del disco, presione x dos veces y luego N. • Al encender nuevamente el reproductor después de apagarlo, la reproducción se reanuda automáticamente.
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