Sony DVP-FX1 Operations Instructions

DVP-FX13-061-539-11(2)PortableCD/DVD PlayerPortableCD/DVD Player© 2000 Sony CorporationOperating Instructions

Introduction10Precautions (continued)• Danger of explosion if battery isincorrectly replaced. Replace batterywith Sony NP-FX1 only. Use ofanother batt

100Additional InformationTroubleshooting (continued)SymptomPicture noise appears.Even though you set the aspectratio in “TV TYPE” in “SCREENSETUP” of

101Additional InformationSymptomThere is no sound.Sound is noisy.The sound loses its stereo effectwhen you play a VIDEO CD or aCD.The surround effect

102Additional InformationTroubleshooting (continued)SymptomThe disc does not play.VES (Virtual EnhancedSurround) does not function.The player does not

103Additional InformationSymptomMessages do not appear on thescreen in the language youwant.The language for the soundtrack cannot be changed whenyou

104Additional InformationCause and/or Corrective Action• The disc is dirty., Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth (page 12).• The player cannot play t

105Additional InformationSpecificationsCD/DVD playerLaserSemiconductor laserSignal format systemNTSC/PALAudio characteristicsFrequency responseDVD (PC

106Additional InformationSpecifications (continued)Supplied accessoriesSee page 13.Optional accessories• Battery packNP-FX1• AV cordless IR transmitte

107Additional InformationDolby Pro Logic (page 92)Audio signal processing technology thatDolby Laboratories developed forsurround sound. When the inp

108Additional InformationAudio data is recorded in Dolby Digitalas well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoya more real audio presence.Furthermore, variou

109Additional InformationLanguage Code ListFor details, see pages 54, 57 and 81.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Cod

11IntroductionCaring for othersKeep the volume at a moderate level.This will allow you to hear outsidesounds and to be considerate to thepeople around

110Additional InformationCode Language Code Language Code Language1403 (Afan) Oromo1408 Oriya1417 Punjabi1428 Polish1435 Pashto; Pushto1436 Portuguese

111Additional InformationIndex to Parts and ControlsConsoleRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.1 LCD screen (14)Displays the playb

112Additional InformationIndex to Parts and Controls (continued)Console1 Lid (30)2 OPEN button (30)Opens the lid.3 PHONES connector (95)Connect the he

113Additional InformationBottom1 Stabilizer tab (14)Pull out to prevent the player fromtipping over when using the LCDscreen.2 Battery terminals (9)3

114Additional InformationIndex to Parts and Controls (continued)Remote commander1 SHUFFLE button (72)Changes the “SHUFFLE” mode.2 AUDIO button (54)Cha

115Additional Information0 HPLAY button (31)Plays a disc.qa TITLE button (37)Displays the title menu on thescreen.qs DISPLAY button (45)Displays the C

IndexNumerics4:3 LETTER BOX 834:3 PAN SCAN 835.1 Channel Surround 2216:9 83AA-B REPEAT 74AC power adaptor 25ADVANCED 63ANGLE 58AUDIO 54, 81AUDIO DRC 9

Introduction12Notes about the DiscsOn handling discs• To keep the disc clean, handle the discby its edge. Do not touch the surface.• Do not stick pape

13Getting StartedGetting StartedGetting StartedUnpackingCheck that you have the following items:• Audio/video connecting cord (1)• AC power adaptor A

14Getting StartedPUSH OPENUsing the LCD ScreenBy using the LCD screen, you can watch discs recorded both in the PALcolor system and in the NTSC color

15Getting StartedGetting StartedSelecting the display modeYou can select the display mode according to the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) ofthe playback/i

16Getting StartedTV HookupsThis connection is for listening to the sound through TV speakers(L: left, R: right). Refer to the instructions supplied w

17Getting StartedGetting StartedDC OUT 5VOPTICAL OUTS VIDEO OUTVIDEOAUDIOIN OUTLINE SELECTS VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOINPUTLRCD/DVD playerTo AUDIOOUTTVTo VIDEO

18Getting StartedTV Hookups (continued)Setups for the playerSome setup adjustments are necessary for the player depending on the TV orother components

19Getting StartedGetting StartedReceiver (Amplifier) HookupsThis connection is for listening to the sound through speakersconnected to a receiver with

Introduction2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open thecabinet. Refe

20Getting StartedReceiver (Amplifier) Hookups (continued)IN OUTLINE SELECTDC OUT 5VOPTICAL OUTS VIDEO OUTVIDEOAUDIOS VIDEOVIDEOAUDIOINPUTLRCDLRDIGIT

21Getting StartedGetting StartedSetups for the optical digital connection• To listen to the sound through speakers connected to a receiver(amplifier)

22Getting Started5.1 Channel Surround HookupsWith DVDs which contain DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound,you can enjoy the surround sound while pro

23Getting StartedGetting Started+–RLR LRLCENTERS-VIDEOINVIDEOS-VIDEOOUTVIDEOS-VIDEOOUTVIDEOS-VIDEOINVIDEOS-VIDEOOUTVIDEOS-VIDEOINVIDEOINLRREC OUTAUDIO

24Getting StartedSetups for the playerSome setup adjustments are necessary for the player depending on thecomponents to be connected.Use the setup dis

25Getting StartedGetting StartedConnecting the AC Power Adaptor1 Connect the supplied AC power cord to the AC power adaptor.2 Connect the AC power ada

26Getting StartedUsing the Rechargeable Battery PackYou can use the NP-FX1 rechargeable battery pack to enjoy the playerwhen an AC outlet is not avail

27Getting StartedGetting StartedDetaching the battery packUnlock the battery pack and slidethe player.Be careful not to drop the batterypack.NoteDo no

28Getting StartedSelecting the Language for theOn-Screen DisplayYou can select the language for the setupdisplay, the Control Menu display or themessa

29Getting StartedGetting Started3 Select “LANGUAGESETUP” using M/m, andthen press ENTER.4 Select “OSD” using M/m, then press, or ENTER.The languages y

3IntroductionAbout this manualConventions• Instructions in this manual describe thecontrols on the player.You can also use the controls on the remotei

Playing discs30Playing discsPlaying discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD,some operations may be different orrestricted. Refer to the instructions

Playing discs31Playing discsAfter following Step 4x When playing a DVDA DVD menu or title menu may appear on the screen (see page 37).x When playing a

Playing discs32Playing Discs (continued)Additional operationsOperationPress xPress XPress X or HPress >Press .Press OPEN.You can play discs in vari

Playing discs33Playing discsSearching for a Particular Point on aDisc You can locate a particular point on adisc quickly by monitoring the pictureo

Playing discs34Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fastforward or fast reverse (Scan)Press or while playing a disc.When you find the poi

Playing discs35Playing discsResuming Playback from the PointWhere You Stopped the Disc(Resume Play) The player remembers the point whereyou stopped

Playing discs36Notes• Resume Play may not be available on some DVDs.• Resume Play is not available in Shuffle or Program Play mode.• Depending on wher

Playing discs37Playing discs1 Press TITLE.The title menu appears on the screen.The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.2 Press </M/m/, to s

Playing discs38Using the DVD’s Menu (continued)Using the DVD menuSome DVDs allow you to select the disccontents using a menu. When you playthese DVDs

Playing discs39Playing discsPlaying VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions(PBC Playback) When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC (Play Back Control) functions(Ver. 2.0

Introduction4Table of contents3 About this manual6 This Player Can Play theFollowing Discs9 Precautions12 Notes about the DiscsGetting Started13 Unpac

Playing discs40Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) (continued)To go back to the menuPress ORETURN, . or >.z To cancel PBC playback

Playing discs41Playing discsUsing the DisplayWindow Z You can check information about thedisc, such as the total number of titles ortracks or remain

Playing discs42Using the Display window (continued)Playing time of the currentchapterRemaining time ofthe current titlePlaying time of the currenttitl

Playing discs43Playing discsWhen playing back a CD/VIDEO CD Displaying information while playing the discz When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC function

Playing discs44Checking the remaining timePress TIME/TEXT.Each time you press TIME/TEXT while playing a disc, the display changesas shown in the follo

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu451 Press DISPLAY to show the ControlMenu display on the screen.2 Select the item you want using M/m.Usin

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu46Using the Control Menu Display (continued)3 Press ENTER.4 Select the item you want using M/m.5 Press E

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu47To display other itemsEach time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:, Contro

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu48Control Menu Item ListTITLE (DVD only) (page 50)/SCENE (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) (page 50)/TR

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu49 VES (DVD only) (page 60)Select a mode to enjoy multichannel surround sound such as Dolby Digitaland MP

5IntroductionSettings and Adjustments76 Using the Setup Display79 Setup Display Item List80 Setting the Display Language orSound Track(LANGUAGE SETUP)

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu50Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene Z You can search the disc by title, chapter,track, i

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu51Checking the Playing Time andRemaining TimeZ You can check the playing time andremaining time of the

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu52Selecting a Starting Point Using theTime Code Z You can search for a starting point byinputting the tim

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu53Viewing the Disc InformationZ You can check the DVD TEXT or CDTEXT of the disc on the screen.DVD TEX

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu54Changing the Sound If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select thelanguage you

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu55z You can select “AUDIO” directlyPress AUDIO on the remote. Each time you press the button, the item ch

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu56The display examples are as follows:• PCM (stereo)• Dolby Surround• Dolby Digital 5.1ch“LFE” appears on

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu57Displaying the Subtitles With DVDs on which subtitles arerecorded, you can turn the subtitles onand off

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu58Changing the Angles Z With DVDs on which various angles(multi-angles) for a scene are recorded,you can

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu59z You can select “ANGLE” directlyPress ANGLE on the remote. Each time you press the button, the angle

Introduction6Region codeThis Player Can Play the Following DiscsDVD VIDEOs VIDEO CDs Audio CDsAudio + VideoAudio + Video Audio12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu60Digital Cinema Sound Settings Select a mode to enjoy multichannel surround sound such as DolbyDigital a

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu61Effects of each itemOFFOutputs 2-channel signals for stereo sound. 5-channel signals for DolbyDigital

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu62Digital Cinema Sound Settings (continued)Notes• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a momen

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu63Checking the Play Information You can check information such as thebit rate or the disc layer that is b

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu64Displays of each itemBy pressing DISPLAY repeatedly, you can display either “BIT RATE” or“LAYER,” which

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu65Locking Discs (Custom ParentalControl) Z Using a registered password, you can setplayback restrictio

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu66x When you have alreadyregistered a passwordThe display for confirming thepassword appears. Skip Step

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu67Playing the disc for which the Custom ParentalControl is set1 Insert the disc.The CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTR

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu68Creating Your Own Program(Program Play) You can play the contents of the disc inthe order you want b

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu693 Select the title, chapter or track you want to program using M/m, thenpress ENTER.For example, select

7IntroductionTerms for discs• TitleThe longest section of a picture or musicfeature on a DVD, the movie, etc. in videosoftware, or the name of an albu

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu704 To program other titles, chapters or tracks, repeat Step 3.The programmed titles, chapters or tracks

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu71Program numberNotes• The number of titles, chapters or tracks displayed are the same number of titles,c

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu72Playing in Random Order(Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titlesor tracks and play the

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu73Playing Repeatedly(Repeat Play) You can play all of the titles or tracks ona disc or a single title,

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu74Repeating a Specific Portion(A-B Repeat) You can play a specific portion of a title,chapter or track

Using Various Functions with the Control Menu752 During playback, when you findthe starting point (point A) of theportion to be played repeatedly,pres

Settings and Adjustments76Using the Setup Display Using the setup display, you can do theinitial setup, adjust the picture andsound and set the va

Settings and Adjustments773 Select the main item you want usingM/m.4 Press ENTER.The selected main item is highlighted.5 Select the item you want usin

Settings and Adjustments787 Select the setting you want using</M/m/,.8 Press ENTER.9 Press DISPLAY.The setup display disappears.10 Press DISPLAY re

Settings and Adjustments79Setup Display Item ListDefault settings are underlined.LANGUAGE SETUP (page 80)AUDIOORIGINAL(same as DVD MENU)SUBTITLEAUDIO

Introduction8This Player Can Play the Following Discs (continued)When playing DTS*-encoded CDs, excessivenoise will be heard from the analog stereoout

Settings and Adjustments80Setting the Display Language or SoundTrack (LANGUAGE SETUP) “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to setvarious languages for the

Settings and Adjustments81When you select “OTHERS,,” select and enter the language code fromthe list using the number buttons (page 109).After you hav

Settings and Adjustments82x SUBTITLESelects the language for the subtitles.•AUDIO FOLLOW*• ENGLISH• CHINESE• JAPANESE• FRENCH• GERMAN• ITALIAN• SPANIS

Settings and Adjustments83Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) “SCREEN SETUP” allows you to set thedisplay according to the playbackconditions.Th

Settings and Adjustments84Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) (continued)x SCREEN SA VERTurns on and off the screen saver. If you turn on the scr

Settings and Adjustments85Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) “CUSTOM SETUP” allows you to setthe playback conditions.The default settings are underline

Settings and Adjustments86Limiting Playback by Children (Parental Control)Playback of some DVDs can belimited depending on the age ofthe users. The “

Settings and Adjustments872 Enter a password in 4 digits usingthe number buttons, then pressENTER.The digits change to asterisks (),and the display fo

Settings and Adjustments886 Select “LEVEL” using M/m, thenpress ,.7 Select the level you want usingM/m, then press ENTER.The lower the value, the more

Settings and Adjustments89z If you forget your passwordEnter the 6-digit number “199703” whenever the PARENTAL CONTROL display asksyou for your passwo

9IntroductionPrecautionscontinuedPolarity of the plugOn safety• Caution – The use of opticalinstruments with this product willincrease eye hazard.• Sh

Settings and Adjustments90x TRACK SELECTIONGives the sound track which contains the highest number of channelspriority when you play a DVD on which mu

Settings and Adjustments91Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP)“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set thesound according to the playbackconditions.The default

Settings and Adjustments92Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) (continued)x DOWNMIXSwitches the mixing down methods when you play a DVD on which rears

Settings and Adjustments93continuedNoteWhen you select “D-PCM, ” set Virtual Enhanced Surround (VES) to “OFF.”Otherwise, the player will not output si

Settings and Adjustments94Preventing the Buttons from beingPressed AccidentallyYou can prevent the buttons from beingpressed accidentally on this play

Additional Operations95Additional OperationsListening withHeadphonesYou can enjoy the audio sound throughheadphones (not supplied) byconnecting then t

Additional Operations96VIDEOOPTICAL OUTDC OUT 5VAUDIOWatching the Picture withoutConnecting Cables –– LASER LINKIf you use the LASER LINK* function,y

Additional Operations97Operation1 Turn on the TV and select the video input.2 Turn on the AV cordless IR receiver.3 Set the LINE SELECT switch on thep

Additional Operations98Watching the Picture of OtherEquipment on the LCD ScreenYou can watch the picture of otherconnected equipment, such as a videoc

99Additional InformationTroubleshootingAdditional InformationSymptomThe power is not turned on.The power is turned offautomatically.There is no pictur