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4-169-962-31(1)
Portable
CD/DVD Player
US
Operating Instructions
ES
Manual de instrucciones
DVP-FX74
© 2010 Sony Corporation
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This symbol is However, there is no guarantee intended to alert the that interference will not occur in WARNING user to the presence a particular installation. If this of important equipment does cause harmful To reduce the risk of fire or operating and interference to radio or television electric shock, do not maintenance (servicing) reception, which can be expose this apparatus to instructions in the literature determined by turning the rain or moisture. accompanying the appliance. equi
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outlet, consult an About this manual IMPORTANT NOTICE electrician for replacement � In this manual, “disc” is used as of the obsolete outlet. Caution: This player is capable a general reference for the of holding a still video image 10) Protect the power cord DVDs or CDs unless otherwise or on-screen display image on from being walked on or specified by the text or your television screen pinched particularly at illustrations. indefinitely. If you leave the plugs, convenience � Icon
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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Checking the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Charging the Rechargeable Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using
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A LCD panel (page 11) Guide to Parts and B Speaker Controls C TOP MENU button For more information, see the pages When playing a DVD VIDEO: indicated in parentheses. Displays the top menu. Player 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. TOP MENU MENU button DISPLAY
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RETURN button L (remote sensor) Returns to the previous display. When operating by the remote, point it at the remote sensor . OPTIONS button Displays the menu for adjusting the M POWER switch (page 11) LCD screen (page 15) and using the Turns the player on or off. setup display (page 17). N HOLD switch E VOLUME (sound volume) +/– To avoid accidental button operation button of the player, set the HOLD switch to Adjusts the volume. the direction of the arrow. All the buttons on the play
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Replays the scene/briefly fast forward Remote the current scene (DVD only). U m/M (scan/slow) buttons 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 cha
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Charging the Preparations Rechargeable Battery Checking the Charge the rechargeable battery before Accessories using the player for the first time, or when the battery is depleted. Check that you have the following items: 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. � AC power adaptor (1) � Car battery adaptor (1) When charging begins, the CHARGE � Audio/video cord (mini plug × 2 y indicator lights up in orange. phono plug × 3) (1) POWER OFF ON HOLD PHONES AUDIO VIDEO DC IN � Remote (1) OUT OUT 9.5V AB
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Preparations Charging time and playing time Charging time: approx. 3 hours Using the Car Battery Playing time: approx. 3 hours Adaptor Times indicated are under the following conditions: The car battery adaptor (supplied) is for a – Moderate temperature (20°C (68°F)) 12V car battery, negative earth (do not use – Headphone use it with a 24V car battery, positive earth). – Backlight set to minimum Depending on the ambient temperature or 1 Start the engine. rechargeable battery condition, char
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After using the player in a car Connecting to a TV 1 Turn off the player. 2 Disconnect the car battery adaptor. By connecting the player to your TV or 3 Turn off the engine. monitor, you can enjoy images. b 1 Connect the player to your TV or � Do not disconnect the car battery adaptor or turn off the car engine before you turn off the monitor using the audio/video player. Doing so may damage the player. cord (supplied). � Disconnect the car battery adaptor after use. If it is left connecte
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Playback 4 Insert the disc to be played. Place with the playback side down and Playback push gently until it clicks. Playing Discs 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 5 Push the PUSH CLOSE on the ENTER RETURN OPTIONS disc lid to shut the disc lid. OPEN x VOLUME PUSH CLOSE OPEN 6 Press N. PUSH CLOSE The player sta
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To resume playback from the point About various playback operations where you stopped the disc (Resume Play) To Operation When you press N again after you stop Change the LCD Press OPTIONS to playback, the player starts playback from picture size select “LCD Mode” the point when you pressed x. (page 15). Display the DVD Press MENU or TOP z menu MENU (page 5). � To play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, and press N. Check the DVD Press DISPLAY (page � When turning power on a
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Playback � C.Time: Time appears while playing Using the Playback a chapter. “00:00:00” will appear by pressing ENTER. Enter the desired Information Display time code by pressing the number buttons. � Repeat: Select “ Chapter,” “ While playing a DVD, you can check the Title,” “ All,” or “Off” by current playback information. The pressing X/x. playback information display also allows � Time Disp.: “Title Elapsed” is you to set a title/chapter or change sound/ displayed. Select “Title El
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2 Press X/x to select the file, and Playing MP3 and JPEG press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected file. Files You can play MP3 and JPEG files. For To go to the next or previous file details on playable files, see “Playable Press > or .. Media” (page 25). When you set a DATA media, a list of To stop playback albums appears. Press x. DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture When playing MP3 files, the player will CD format automatically start playing stop playback at the point where you p
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Playback 1234 Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality 5678 910 11 12 Slide Show Prev Next You can adjust the picture displayed on the LCD screen. � To go to the previous or next list of thumbnails, select “bPrev” or C/X/x/c TOP MENU “NextB” at the bottom of the screen, DISPLAY MENU ENTER and press ENTER. ENTER � To exit the list of thumbnails, press OPTIONS RETURN OPTIONS VOLUME MENU. RETURN OPEN PUSH CLOSE Playing a Slide Show 1 Press MENU. 1 Press OPTIONS. The list of thumbnails appears
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� 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. 4:3 letter box pictures are displayed with bands
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Settings and Adjustments : General Setup (page 17) Makes the player-related settings. : Audio Setup (page 18) Settings and Adjustments Makes the audio settings according to playback conditions. Using the Setup Display : Language Setup (page 18) Makes the language settings for the By using the setup display, you can make on-screen display or sound track. various settings to items such as picture : Parental Control (page 19) and sound. Sets the parental control limit. Some discs have stored pl
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4:3 Pan Scan Audio Setup The default setting is underlined. ◆ Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 4:3 Letter Box (DVD only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” 16:9 Standard Standard sound. TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down. Wide Range Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance. b Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice v
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Settings and Adjustments ◆ Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Parental Control Set the limitation level. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. You can limit playback of a DVD that has To set the parental control, you need to set the parental control function. the password first. When you operate this setting, use the remote. To set the parental control (limited ◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) playback) Enter or change a password. Set the 1 Press X/x to select “Parental Control,” p
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Sound Additional Information There is no sound. , The player is in pause mode or in slow play mode. Troubleshooting , The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode. If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this The sound volume is low. troubleshooting guide to help remedy the , The sound volume is low on some problem before requesting repairs. Should DVDs. The sound volume may improve any problem persist, consult your nearest if you set “Audio
