3-100-247-11(1) Portable CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions z To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.
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 mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire, or the like. This label is located on the bottom of the unit. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
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.
• Do not confine the AC adaptor in a closed place such as a bookshelf or an AV cabinet. • Do not connect the AC adaptor to a traveler’s electric transformer, which may generate heat and cause a malfunction. On battery pack • Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. • Because of the battery’s limited life, its capacity gradually deteriorates over time and repeated use.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes About the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This Player Can Play the Following Discs . . . . .
About This Manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. • “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs (+VR mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode, video mode).
This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R (finalized disc) DVD+RW/+R (finalized disc) VIDEO CD/ Music CD CD-RW/-R “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks.
• Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
Preparations Checking the Accessories • • • • Car battery adaptor (DCC-FX150) (1) Battery pack (NP-FX110) (1) Remote (with battery) (1) Carry case (1) Preparations Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (mini plug × 2 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Mains lead (1) • AC adaptor (AC-FX150) (1) Using the Remote When operating, point it at the remote sensor on the player. To replace the remote control battery Insert a lithium battery CR2025 matching the 3 and # ends of the battery.
Using the LCD Panel The LCD panel of the player can rotate a maximum of 180 degrees clockwise and still be used. After rotation of the LCD panel, it can be folded down on the main body of the player and still function. Rotating the LCD panel 1 2 Place the player on a table or other flat stable surface. 3 Slowly rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees in the direction indicated by the arrow (clockwise). Push the LCD panel up with your thumbs until it is open to the vertical position.
Connecting the AC Adapter A PHONES B AUDIO OPTICAL OUT VIDEO LINE SELECT IN OUT Preparations Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) in the order of 1 to 3 below. To disconnect, follow the steps in reverse order. See also “On AC adaptor” in “Precautions” (page 3). DC IN 9.5V To DC IN 9.5 V jack DC plug 2 AC Adaptor (supplied) Mains lead (supplied) 1 3 To mains Note Stop playback before disconnecting the mains lead. Failure to do so, may cause a malfunction.
Using with Battery Pack When a mains connection is not available, the player can be enjoyed with the battery pack (supplied) installed. Please charge the battery pack before using it. See also “On battery pack” in “Precautions” (page 4). Installing the battery pack 1 Aligning the battery pack with the lines on the player’s bottom, engage the hooks of the battery pack in the holes on the bottom of the player. 2 Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.
Charging the battery pack 1 2 Attach the battery pack to the player (page 12). Connect the AC adaptor to the player, and then connect the mains lead into a mains (page 11). VOLUME Player A PHONES B AUDIO OPTICAL OUT VIDEO LINE SELECT IN OUT Preparations CHARGE indicator DC IN 9.5 V jack CHARGE DC IN 9.5V HOLD Battery pack When charging begins, the CHARGE indicator LED illuminates. When charging ends, the CHARGE indicator LED extinguishes.
Using With the Car Battery Adaptor Use the car battery adaptor (supplied) to supply power from the cigarette lighter socket to the player. The adaptor is for a 12V car battery. Do not use it with a 24V car battery. The adaptor is also for use with negatively grounded cars. Do not use it with cars grounded positively. A PHONES B AUDIO OPTICAL OUT VIDEO LINE SELECT IN OUT DC IN 9.5V To cigarette lighter socket To DC IN 9.
2 Press [/1 on the remote or slide the [/1/HOLD switch of the player to the right. Playing Discs Playing Discs The player turns on and the power indicator lights up in green. 3 Slide the OPEN knob to the left and Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. Connect the AC adaptor or install the battery pack. 4 Insert the disc to be played. Push with the playback side down until it clicks.
• The disc may be still spinning when the disc lid is opened. Wait until the spinning stops before removing the disc. • During operation, “ ” may appear on the screen. This symbol indicates that a function explained in this operating instruction is not available on the current DVD VIDEO. • Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) may take time before starting playback because of the recorded content.
Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play) 1 2 3 4 5 6 A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD containing several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as language for the sound and subtitles, select these items using the MENU button.
Changing the sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from either the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers.
Displaying the subtitles Changing the angles If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want while playing a DVD. If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ” appears on the screen. This means that you can change the viewing angle. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 0 0 SUBTITLE 1 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a setting. Depending on the disc, the choice of language varies.
Selecting “Original” or “Play List” on a DVD-RW/DVD-R Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of title for playback: originally recorded titles (Original), and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing (Play List). You can select the type of title to be played. Some VIDEO CDs have Playback Control (PBC) functions allowing for interactive search or playback options.
• • • • • • • Using the Playback Settings Display 3 Press X/x to select the setting, and press ENTER. To enter numbers, use the number buttons or X/x. DISPLAY 1 Number buttons 2 Playing Discs While playing a DVD, you can check the current playback settings on the screen. The Playback Settings Display also allows you to change sound, subtitle, and angle or search for a title or track by inputting numbers. Audio Subtitle Angle T.Time C.Time Repeat Time Disp.
• See page 23 for details about using direct search for a CD or VIDEO CD. Checking the playing time and remaining time Notes • The displayed title/chapter number is the same as the number recorded on the disc. • Chapter times are not displayed when a DVDRW/DVD-R (VR mode) is played. Chapter time will be displayed as “--:--:--.” • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the time code. You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title or chapter. 1 Select “Time Disp.
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow Play, Locating a point quickly using the ./> PREV (previous)/ NEXT buttons (Search) Repeat Play, Random Play) DISPLAY H 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 OPTIONS . > m M Notes • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of the operations described. • For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, you can search for a particular point only on an MP3 audio track. During playback, press > or .
z Hint C/c on the player works the same as m/M on the remote, and ENTER on the player works the same as H on the remote. This function is effective when you play back a DVD. Notes • No sound is output during Scan play for a DVD or VIDEO CD. • Scan speed differs depending on the disc type. Watching frame by frame (Slow Play) Press m or M when the player is in pause mode. To return to normal speed, press H. Each time you press m or M during Slow Play, the playback speed changes.
Checking the play information of the disc When playing a DVD Press DISPLAY while playing a DVD, and then use the Playback Settings Display (page 21). Press DISPLAY. The playing track number/the total number of tracks and the elapsed time of the current track appear. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to switch the time information as below.
Compatible Sony USB devices JPEG and MP3 file playback via USB port is confirmed with Sony’s USB Memory Stick Reader/Writer and USB Flash drive “Pocket Bit.” (Confirmed device: MSAC-US40, USM-EX series, USM-J series, USM-JX series, USM-H series) Playing an MP3 audio track 1 Press X/x to select an album on the list, and press ENTER. The list of tracks in the album appears. 001/003 Notes • Do not disconnect the USB device while its access indicator is flashing.
Playing a JPEG image file 1 • To exit the list of thumbnails, press MENU. Press X/x to select an album on the list, and press ENTER. To go to the next or previous JPEG image file The list of files in the album appears. Press > or .. To rotate a JPEG image 001/028 .. DSC00001 DSC00002 DSC00003 DSC00004 DSC00005 • To go to the next or previous page, press > or .. • To return to the list of albums, press X/ x to select and press ENTER. 2 Press C/X/x/c while viewing the image.
Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide Show You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide show. 1 While displaying the file you want to start a slideshow, press MENU. The list of thumbnails appears. 1 2 3 Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality You can adjust the picture displayed on the LCD screen. See “General Setup” (page 34), when outputting the video signal to TV, etc.
sides. In “Full,” a 16:9 picture will be adjusted to fill the entire screen. z Hints • The screen turns off automatically when the LCD panel is closed. • You can see the settings for the display in “General Setup” (page 34). Playing Discs Notes • The screen size you can select differs depending on the DVD. • You cannot select “Normal” for a DVD recorded in “16:9.” • You cannot adjust the picture size and quality when playing a VIDEO CD with “PBC” set to “Off.
Playing a DivX video file Enjoying DivX® Videos 1 Playing DivX Video Files Press X/x to select an album on the list, and press ENTER. A list of files in the album appears. 001/002 MY FAVORITE You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs). When you insert DATA CDs and DATA DVDs, the list of albums appears. .. 01 HAWAII 02 VENUS • To go to the next or previous page, press > or ..
To change the subtitles Press SUBTITLE during playback. Press X/x, and ENTER during displaying the subtitle information. To stop playback Press x. Note The slow reverse function is prohibited. DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX® Certified product. You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that contain DivX video files.
About playback order of DivX video files Note that the playback order may not be applicable, depending on the software used for creating the DivX video file, or if there are more than 299 albums and 648 DivX video files in each album. See “About playback order of albums, tracks, and files” (page 45).
3 Press X/x to select the desired Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 34 to 38. Setup item from: “General Setup,” “Audio Setup,” “Language Setup,” or “Parental Control,” then press ENTER. The Setup item is selected.
To turn off the Setup Display Press OPTIONS or O RETURN twice. Settings for the Display (General Setup) Choose playback display options and settings according to the TV to be connected. Select “General Setup” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 33). The default settings are underlined.
Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa. ◆ Angle Mark Displays the angle mark when you can change the viewing angles during playback of DVDs recorded with multi-angles. On Display the angle mark. Off Hide the angle mark. ◆ Screen Saver Settings for the Sound (Audio Setup) “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Select “Audio Setup” in the Setup Display.
Setting the digital output signal Switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect an audio equipment such as an AV amplifier (receiver) with the OPTICAL OUT jack. For connection details, see page 39. After setting “Digital Output” to “On,” select “Dolby Digital” and “DTS.” If you connect a component that is incompatible with the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from the speakers, damaging your ears or speakers.
Parental Control Settings (Parental Control) Changing the password 1 Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited, by the parental control function. Press X/x to select “Password” in the Parental Control setting display, and press ENTER. 2 Select “Change,” and press ENTER. Select “Parental Control” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 33). Parental Control Password The display for entering the password appears.
3 Enter or re-enter your 6-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. Parental Control Password OK Enter password, then press Enter . Parental Control setting is complete. To play a disc for which Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears. 2 Enter your 6-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback.
Hookups Connecting to another device To switch LINE SELECT (IN/OUT) switch LINE SELECT IN: Input images or audio from an exterior device. The “Line in” message will be displayed on the LCD screen until the signal from the exterior device is received. LINE SELECT OUT:Sends the playback signal from this player to a TV. Notes Plug cords securely to prevent noise. Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) Example 1 Stereo amplifier A PHONES B AUDIO OPTICAL OUT VIDEO LINE SELECT IN OUT DC IN 9.5V To AUDIO To AUDIO input Audio/video cord (supplied) To send the playback signal to an AV amplifier (receiver) 1 Set the LINE SELECT switch on the player’s right side to “OUT.” * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 39). Example 2 Amplifier with Dolby Digital or DTS decoder A PHONES B AUDIO OPTICAL OUT VIDEO LINE SELECT IN OUT DC IN 9.
Connecting to Video Player or Camcorder Video player or camcorder A PHONES B AUDIO OPTICAL OUT VIDEO LINE SELECT IN OUT DC IN 9.5V To AUDIO/VIDEO output To AUDIO/VIDEO Audio/video cord (supplied) 1 Hookups To send the playback signal to a Video Player or Camcorder Set the LINE SELECT switch on the player’s right side to “IN.” Note Set the LINE SELECT switch to “OUT” after use. You cannot play back on the player if the switch is set to “IN.
Additional Information Troubleshooting , The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD. 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 (For customers in the USA only). The black points appear and the red, blue, green points remain on the LCD. Power There is no sound. The power is not turned on.
Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off. , The player’s \/1/HOLD switch is set on “HOLD” (page 16). , Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 17). , Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of subtitles. The disc does not play. The player starts playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function.
The JPEG image file cannot be played (page 44). , The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1 or Joliet. , The DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG format that conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format). , The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.JPEG.” , The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it has the extension “.JPEG.” , The JPEG image file format does not conform to DCF (page 44).
Notes About playback order of albums, tracks, and files Tracks and files within an album play in the order of the recorded media (CD-R etc.). z Hint Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees. Additional Information • Change the extension to “.jpg,” for files with “.jpe” or “.jpeg” extension. • The player will play any data with the extension “.MP3,” “.JPG,” or “.JPEG,” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format.
Specifications System Liquid Crystal Display Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL (NTSC) Panel size: 8 inches wide (diagonal) Driving system: TFT active matrix Resolution: 800 × 480 (effective pixel rate: more than 99.99%) Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 20 Hz to 22 kHz/ CD: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Harmonic distortion: 0.01 % Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 90 dB/ CD: 90 dB Wow and flutter: Less than detected value (±0.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Upper view t Additional Information A .
Front view OPEN CHARGE HOLD A OPEN knob (15) D \/1 (on/standby)/HOLD switch (15) B E Power indicator (15) (remote sensor) (9) C CHARGE indicator (13) Left view CD/DVD USB A CD/DVD USB switch (15) B USB jack (25) Right view VOLUME A PHONES B AUDIO OPTICAL OUT LINE SELECT IN OUT DC IN 9.5V A VOLUME +/– (sound volume) button (16) D VIDEO (input/output) jack (39) B PHONES (headphone) jack A, B F DC IN 9.
Remote A DISPLAY button (21) B Number buttons (17)* C TOP MENU button (17) 1 2 3 4 5 6 D C/X/x/c buttons, ENTER button (17) 7 8 9 E O RETURN button (21) 0 F .
Index Numerics O 16:9 34 4:3 Letter Box 34 4:3 Pan Scan 34 OPTICAL OUT 35 Original 20 OSD (On-Screen Display) 36 A P Album 45 Angle 19 Audio 18, 36 Audio DRC 35 Audio Setup 35 PBC Playback 20 Play List 20 B Batteries 9 C CD 7, 15 Connecting 39 D DATA CD 6, 31, 44 DATA DVD 6, 31, 44 Digital output 35 Disc Menu 36 Display Playback Settings Display 21 Setup Display 33 DivX® 30, 31 Dolby Digital 18, 36 DTS 18, 36 DVD 6, 15 DVD+RW 6 DVD’s menu 17 DVD-RW 6, 20 F Fast forward 23 Fast reverse 23 G Gen
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