Sony DVP-FX720 User Manual Page 1

3-274-988-11(1)Operating InstructionszTo find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit:www.sony-europe.com

10Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc,

11Trademarks• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.• Manufactured un

12PreparationsChecking the AccessoriesCheck that you have the following items:• Audio/video cord (mini plug × 2 y phono plug × 3) (1)• Mains lead (1)•

13PreparationsConnecting the AC AdapterConnect the AC adaptor (supplied) in the order of 1 to 3 below.To disconnect, follow the steps in reverse order

14Using with Battery PackWhen a mains connection is not available, the player can be enjoyed with the battery pack (supplied) installed.Please charge

15PreparationsNotes• Turn the player off before installing the battery pack.• Do not remove the battery pack during playback.• Do not touch the connec

16Charging the battery pack1 Attach the battery pack to the player (page 14).2 Connect the AC adaptor to the player, and then connect the mains lead i

17PreparationsNotes• The battery indicator does not appear on the screen when the AC adaptor is used or when inputting from external sources.• Chargin

18Using With the Car Battery AdaptorUse the car battery adaptor (supplied) to supply power from the cigarette lighter socket to the player. The adapto

19PreparationsNotes• Do not turn off the car engine while the player is turned on. Doing so stops the power supply and may cause damage to the player.

2WARNINGTo 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 cabi

20Playing DiscsPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instructions

21Playing DiscsNotes• If the disc is inserted with playback side up, a “No Disc” or “Cannot play this disc.” message appears.• Discs created on DVD r

22Additional playback operations * DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only.The above functions may not be used for some scenes.Resuming playback fr

23Playing Discs– you turn off the player while playing a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode).– you open the disc lid.– you disconnect the battery pack and the AC a

24◆ When playing a DVD-VR mode discThe types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed.Example:•1.Main (main sound)• 1.Sub (sub sound)• 1.Main+

25Playing DiscsDisplaying the subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you want

26Selecting “Original” or “Play List” on a DVD-RW/DVD-R Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of title for playback: origina

27Playing Discsz HintTo cancel the PBC function, set “PBC” to “Off” in “General Setup” (page 42) and then, open and close the disc lid.NoteDepending o

28The corresponding icon for Play, Pause, Search, or Slow Play is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.When a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) is p

29Playing DiscsPlaying a DVD VIDEO repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all of the titles on a DVD VIDEO, or a single title or chapter repeatedly.1 S

3To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of ele

30Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow Play, Repeat Play, Random Play)You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by

31Playing DiscsNotes• No sound is output during Scan play for a DVD or VIDEO CD.• Scan speed differs depending on the disc type.Watching frame by fram

32Checking the play information of the disc When playing a DVDPress DISPLAY while playing a DVD, and then use the Playback Settings Display (page 2

33Playing Discs2 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the player’s left side.To disconnect a USB device1 Set the CD/DVD USB switch to “DVD/CD.”2

34Playing a JPEG image file1 Press X/x to select an album on the list, and press ENTER.The list of files in the album appears.• To go to the next or p

35Playing DiscsTo stop viewing the JPEG imagePress x.The display returns to the list of files.Notes• Images may take time to appear due to the number

36Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality You can adjust the picture displayed on the LCD screen. See “General Setup” (page 41), when outputting

37Enjoying DivX® VideosEnjoying DivX® VideosPlaying DivX Video Files You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs

38To watch frame by frame (Slow Play)Press M repeatedly in pause mode to select the required slow motion speed.To display the playback informationPres

39Enjoying DivX® Videos• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may be unclear or the sound may skip.• The player cannot play some DivX video f

4PrecautionsRoad safetyDo not use the monitor unit and headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. Doing so may create a tr

40Settings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplayBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You

41Settings and Adjustments4 Press X/x to select an item, then press ENTER.The settings for the selected item appear.Example: “TV Display”5 Press X/x t

42NoteDepending on the DVD, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.◆ Angle MarkDisplays the angle mark

43Settings and AdjustmentsSettings for the Sound (Audio Setup)“Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection condi

44◆ MPEG (DVD only)Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.◆ DTSSelects whether or not to output DTS signals.Setting the Display or Sound Track Language

45Settings and AdjustmentsNoteIf you select a language in “Disc Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the record

462 Select “Change,” and press ENTER.The display for entering the password appears.3 Enter your current 6-digit password in the “Old Password” box.4 E

47Settings and AdjustmentsNotes• When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player.• Depe

48HookupsConnecting to another deviceTo switch LINE SELECT (IN/OUT) switchLINE SELECT IN: Input images or audio from an exterior device. The “Line in”

49HookupsConnecting to an AV amplifier (receiver)Example 1To send the playback signal to an AV amplifier (receiver) 1 Set the LINE SELECT switch on th

5• 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 cutte

50Connecting to Video Player or CamcorderTo recieve the playback signal from a Video Player or Camcorder1 Set the LINE SELECT switch on the player’s r

51Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this trou

52The sound volume is low., The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” in “Audio Setup” to “On” (page 4

53Additional InformationThe angles cannot be changed., Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 23)., Multi

54The disc does not start playing from the beginning., Repeat Play or Random Play is selected (pages 29 and 31)., Resume play has taken effect (page 2

55Additional InformationMP3 audio track or JPEG image file that the player can playThe player can play the following tracks and files:• MP3 audio trac

56SpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserSignal format system: PAL (NTSC)Audio characteristicsFrequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 20 Hz

57Additional InformationIndex to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.Upper viewtA LCD panelB Speaker (21)C

58Front viewA POWER indicator (20)B CHARGE indicator (16)C (remote sensor) (12)Left viewA USB jack (32) B CD/DVD USB switch (20)Right viewA \/1 (on/s

59Additional InformationRemoteA DISPLAY button (27)B Number buttons (23)*C TOP MENU button (23)D C/X/x/c buttons, ENTER button (23)E O RETURN button (

6• Do not touch the metal parts, as it may cause a short and damage the car adaptor, especially if touched by other metal objects.• Do not place the c

Sony Corporation Printed in ChinaIndexNumerics16:9 414:3 Letter Box 414:3 Pan Scan 41AAlbum 55Angle 25Audio 23, 44Audio DRC 43Audio Setup 43BBatteri

7Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Notes About the Discs . . .

8About 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

9This Player Can Play the Following Discs“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos are trademarks.Note about CDs/DVDsThe playe