Sony DVP-FX850 Operations Instructions

3-100-247-11(2)© 2007 Sony CorporationDVP-FX850Operating InstructionszTo find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services

10Using the LCD PanelThe LCD panel of the player can rotate a maximum of 180 degrees clockwise and still be used. After rotation of the LCD panel, it

11PreparationsConnecting the AC AdapterConnect the AC adaptor (supplied) in the order of 1 to 3 below.To disconnect, follow the steps in reverse order

12Using with Battery PackWhen a mains connection is not available, the player can be enjoyed with the battery pack (supplied) installed.Please charge

13PreparationsCharging the battery pack1 Attach the battery pack to the player (page 12).2 Connect the AC adaptor to the player, and then connect the

14Using With the Car Battery AdaptorUse the car battery adaptor (supplied) to supply power from the cigarette lighter socket to the player. The adapto

15Playing DiscsPlaying DiscsPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating

16• The disc may be still spinning when the disc lid is opened. Wait until the spinning stops before removing the disc.• During operation, “ ” may app

17Playing DiscsResuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play) When you stop playback, the player remembers the stop p

18Changing the sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If th

19Playing DiscsDisplaying the subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitles or turn them on and off whenever you wan

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

20Selecting “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

21Playing DiscsUsing the Playback Settings Display While playing a DVD, you can check the current playback settings on the screen. The Playback Setti

22• See page 23 for details about using direct search for a CD or VIDEO CD.Notes• The displayed title/chapter number is the same as the number recorde

23Playing DiscsSearching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow Play, Repeat Play, Random Play)You can quickly locate a particular point

24Watching 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 du

25Playing DiscsChecking the play information of the disc When playing a DVDPress DISPLAY while playing a DVD, and then use the Playback Settings

26Compatible Sony USB devicesJPEG and MP3 file playback via USB port is confirmed with Sony’s USB Memory Stick Reader/Writer and USB Flash drive “Pock

27Playing DiscsPlaying 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

28Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide ShowYou can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide show.1 While displaying the file

29Playing Discssides. In “Full,” a 16:9 picture will be adjusted to fill the entire screen.To turn off the Option MenuPress OPTIONS or O RETURN.z Hint

3Notes 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 h

30Enjoying DivX® VideosPlaying DivX Video Files You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+

31Enjoying DivX® VideosTo change the subtitlesPress SUBTITLE during playback.Press X/x, and ENTER during displaying the subtitle information.To stop p

32About playback order of DivX video filesNote that the playback order may not be applicable, depending on the software used for creating the DivX vid

33Settings and AdjustmentsSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplayBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as

34To turn off the Setup DisplayPress OPTIONS or O RETURN twice.Settings for the Display (General Setup)Choose playback display options and settings ac

35Settings and AdjustmentsNoteDepending on the DVD, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.◆ Angle Mar

36Setting the digital output signalSwitches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect an audio equipment such as an AV amplifier (receiv

37Settings and AdjustmentsParental Control Settings (Parental Control)Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited, by the parental control function.Sel

382 Press X/x to select the limitation level (1-8), and press ENTER.The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.The display for entering the pass

39HookupsHookupsConnecting to another deviceTo switch LINE SELECT (IN/OUT) switchLINE SELECT IN: Input images or audio from an exterior device. The “L

4• Do not connect the AC adaptor to a traveler’s electric transformer, which may generate heat and cause a malfunction.On battery pack• Certain countr

40Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver)Example 1To send the playback signal to an AV amplifier (receiver) 1 Set the LINE SELECT switch on the playe

41HookupsConnecting to Video Player or CamcorderTo receive the playback signal from a Video Player or Camcorder1 Set the LINE SELECT switch on the pla

42Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to h

43Additional InformationNothing happens when buttons are pressed.,The player’s \/1/HOLD switch is set on “HOLD” (page 16).The disc does not play., The

44The 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

45Additional InformationNotes• Change the extension to “.JPG,” for files with “.JPE” or “.JPEG” extension.• The player will play any data with the ext

46SpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserSignal format system: PAL (NTSC)Audio characteristicsFrequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 20 Hz

47Additional InformationIndex to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.Upper viewtA ./> (previous/next) bu

48Front viewA OPEN knob (15)B (remote sensor) (9)C CHARGE indicator (13)D \/1 (on/standby)/HOLD switch (15)E Power indicator (15)Left viewA CD/DVD US

49Additional InformationRemoteA DISPLAY button (21)B Number buttons (17)*C TOP MENU button (17)D C/X/x/c buttons, ENTER button (17)E O RETURN button (

5Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Notes About the Dis

50IndexNumerics16:9 344:3 Letter Box 344:3 Pan Scan 34AAlbum 45Angle 19Audio 18, 36Audio DRC 35Audio Setup 35BBatteries 9CCD 7, 15Connecting 39DDATA C

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6About 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

7This 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

8• Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologiesThis product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard

9PreparationsPreparationsChecking the AccessoriesCheck that you have the following items:• Audio/video cord (mini plug × 2 y phono plug × 3) (1)• Main