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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 be
changed only at a qualified
service shop.
Batteries or batteries
installed apparatus shall
not be exposed to
excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the
bottom of the unit.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase
eye hazard. As the laser beam
used in this CD/DVD player is
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall
be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the
environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more
detailed information about
recycling of this product, please
contact your local Civic Office,
your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the battery or on
the packaging indicates that the
battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as
household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol
might be used in combination
with a chemical symbol. The
chemical symbols for mercury
(Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the
battery contains more than
0.0005% mercury or 0.004%
lead.
By ensuring these batteries are
disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the
environment and human health
which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling
of the battery. The recycling of
the materials will help to
conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for
safety, performance or data
integrity reasons require a
permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery
should be replaced by qualified
service staff only.
To 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 electrical and
electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please
view the section on how to
remove the battery from the
product safely. Hand the battery
over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of waste
batteries.
For more detailed information
about recycling of this product or
battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the
product.
Do not take apart or remodel the
player. Doing so can result in
electric shock. Consult your
nearest Sony dealer or Sony
Service Center for exchange of
rechargeable batteries, internal
checks or repair.
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Precautions
• Install this system so that the
mains lead can be unplugged
from the wall socket
immediately in the event of
trouble.
• The player is not disconnected
from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet,
even if the player itself has
been turned off.
• To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
• Excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss.
This product has been
manufactured by or on behalf of
Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075
Japan. Inquiries related to
product compliance based on
European Union legislation shall
be addressed to the authorized
representative, Sony Belgium,
bijkantoor van Sony Europe
Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1,
1935 Zaventem, Belgium. For
any service or guarantee matters,
please refer to the addresses
provided in the separate service
or guarantee documents.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your
player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Copyrights, trademarks
and software licence
information
• Manufactured under licence
from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
• “DVD Logo” is a trademark of
DVD Format/Logo Licensing
Corporation.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding
technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.
• All other trademarks are
trademarks of their respective
owners.
• THIS PRODUCT IS
LICENSED UNDER THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR
THE PERSONAL AND NON-
COMMERCIAL USE OF A
CONSUMER FOR
DECODING VIDEO IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE
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CONSUMER ENGAGED IN
A PERSONAL AND NON-
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FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER
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PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED
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About this manual
• In this manual, “disc” is used as
a general reference for the
DVDs or CDs unless otherwise
specified by the text or
illustrations.
• Icons, such as , listed at
the top of each explanation
indicate what kind of media
can be used with the function
being explained.
For details, see “Playable
Media” (page 19).
• NEED-to-know information
(to prevent incorrect operation)
is listed under the b icon.
NICE-to-know information
(tips and other useful
information) is listed under the
z icon.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable
of holding a still video image
or on-screen display image on
your television screen
indefinitely. If you leave the
still video image or on-screen
display image displayed on
your TV for an extended period
of time you risk permanent
damage to your television
screen. Plasma display panel
televisions and projection
televisions are susceptible to
this.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Checking the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the Car Battery Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Playing MP3, JPEG, and Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Playable Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Guide to Parts and
Controls
The available functions differ depending
on the disc or the situation.
Player
The VOLUME+ and (play/pause)
buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile
dot as a reference when operating the
player.
ALCD panel (page 9)
BSpeaker
CHOLD
Prevents accidental button operation
when pressed for more than two
seconds.
All the buttons are locked.
SOUND
Switches among 4 different sound
modes each time pressed.
DDISPLAY
Displays the playback information and
changes the playback mode (page 10).
MENU
Displays the DVD VIDEO’s menu.
When playing a JPEG file, plays a
slideshow (page 11).
C/X/x/c
Moves the highlight to select a
displayed item.
ENTER
Enters the selected item.
RETURN
Returns to the previous display.
OPTIONS
Displays the options menu.
• Disc/USB (page 12)
• LCD Mode (page 12)
• Setup (page 13)
• Menu/Top Menu: Displays the DVD
VIDEO’s menu/top menu.
• Original/Play List: Select the DVD
VR’s “Original” or “Play List.”
EVOLUME (sound volume) +/–
Adjusts the volume.
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F./> (previous/next)
Skips to the previous/next chapter,
track, or file.
• Fast reverses/fast forwards (m/
M) when pressed for more than
one second during playback. Press
repeatedly to change the speed.
• Slow reverses/slow forwards ( /
) when pressed for more than one
second during pause. Press
repeatedly to change the speed
(DVD only).
(play/pause) (page 9)
Starts, pause or re-starts playback.
x (stop) (page 9)
Stops playback.
GDisc Lid (page 9)
HOPEN button (page 9)
Opens the disc lid.
IPUSH CLOSE (page 9)
Closes the disc lid.
JPOWER indicator
KCHARGE indicator (page 7)
LOPERATE switch (page 9)
Turns the player on or off.
MPHONES (headphone) jack
NUSB jack (type A) (page 12)
Connect a USB device to this jack.
OA/V OUT jack (page 8)
PDC IN 12V jack (page 7, 8)
Connect the AC adaptor or car battery
adaptor.
Preparations
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Preparations
Checking the
Accessories
Check that you have the following items:
• AC adaptor (1)
• Car battery adaptor (1)
• Audio/video adaptor (1)
Charging the Battery
Charge the rechargeable battery before
using the player for the first time, or when
the battery is depleted.
1Connect the AC adaptor.
The CHARGE indicator lights up
while charging.
b
Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of
between 5 °C to 35 °C.
Charging time and playing time
Charging time: approx. 4 hours
Playing time: approx. 4 hours
Times indicated are under the following
conditions:
• Charging time
– moderate temperature (20 °C)
– power-off
• Playing time
– moderate temperature (20 °C)
– headphone use
– backlight set to minimum
Depending on the ambient temperature or
rechargeable battery condition, charging time
may be longer, or playing time may be reduced.
To check the battery level
When the player is stopped, the battery
indicator is displayed. When the battery is
empty, is displayed or the CHARGE
indicator flashes.
AC adaptor (supplied)
To a wall
outlet
Full Empty
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Using the Car Battery
Adaptor
The car battery adaptor (supplied) is for a
12 V car battery, negative earth (do not use
it with a 24 V car battery, positive earth).
1Connect the car battery adaptor.
After using the player in a car
Disconnect the car battery adaptor from a
cigarette lighter socket.
b
• The driver should not connect or disconnect
the car battery adaptor while driving.
• Arrange the cord so as not to interfere with the
driver. Also, do not place the LCD panel where
the driver can watch.
• Clean the cigarette lighter socket. If it is dirty,
it may cause contact failure or malfunction.
• Use the car battery adaptor with the car engine
running. If it is used with the car engine off, the
car battery may become depleted.
• Do not leave the player or accessories in the
car.
Connecting to a TV
You can enjoy images on your TV or
monitor.
1Connect the player to your TV or
monitor using the audio/video
adaptor (supplied).
b
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the
equipment to be connected.
• Before connecting, turn off the player.
To cigarette
lighter socket
Car battery adaptor (supplied)
To AUDIO/
VIDEO input
jacks of a TV
or monitor
Audio/video
adaptor
(supplied)
Audio/video
cable (not
supplied)
Playback
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Playback
Playing Discs
For playable discs, see “Playable Media”
(page 19).
Charge the battery in advance or connect
the AC adaptor.
1Open the LCD panel, and turn on
the player.
2Press OPEN to open the disc lid,
and place the disc.
Place with the playback side down and
push gently until it clicks. Do not
touch the lens surface.
3Close the disc lid, and press
.
The player starts playback.
Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear. Press C/X/x/c to select the
item, and press ENTER.
Notes on the screen saver
• A screen saver image appears when you
leave the player in pause or stop mode
without operation for more than 15
minutes. The image disappears when you
press . For the setup of “Screen
Saver,” see page 13.
• The player goes to standby, 15 minutes
after starting the screen saver function.
Press to come out of standby mode.
To resume playback from the point
where you stopped the disc (Resume
Play)
When you press again after you stop
playback, the player starts playback from
the point when you pressed x.
b
• Depending on the stop point, Resume play
may not start from exactly the same point.
• The resume point is cleared when:
– you open the disc lid.
– you press OPTIONS and select USB.
To play VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with
PBC (Playback Control) functions, the
menu appears.
Press C/X/x/c to enter numbers. See steps
2 to 3 of “To enter numbers” (page 10).
works for starting playback only.
For the setup of “PBC,” see page 14.
Lens surface OPERATE switch
Playback side facing down
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Using the Playback
Information Display
You can check the playback information
and change the playback mode.
1Press DISPLAY while playing a
disc.
Example: When playing a DVD
VIDEO
2Select and adjust each of the
following items by pressing X/x
and ENTER.
• Title*2
• Chapter*2
•Audio
• Subtitle
• Angle*2
• T.Time (title time)
• C.Time (chapter time)
• Repeat
• A-B Repeat*3
• Time Disp. (time display)
*1When a DVD (VR mode) is played, “PL”
(playlist) or “ORG” (original) is displayed
next to the title number.
*2You can also select the number using X/x.
*3Select “SET,” and press ENTER. Select point
A and point B by pressing ENTER.
b
• When a CD or VIDEO CD is played, only the
available items are displayed.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
set some items.
• The Repeat setting will be cancelled after Title
Search or Chapter Search.
To enter numbers
1Press X/x to select an item, and press
ENTER.
The numeric entry display appears.
2Select each number by pressing C/c
and ENTER.
3Select “OK,” then press ENTER.
Numeric entry finishes and the display
closes.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY or RETURN.
Menu
Title
Chapter
Audio
Subtitle
02/07
03/20
01 5.1CH D English
01 English
Title Elapsed 00:12:01
Items
*1
Playback
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Playing MP3, JPEG,
and Video Files
For playable files, see “Playable Media”
(page 19).
When you set a DATA media, a list of
albums appears. Depending on the disc,
playback starts automatically.
1Press X/x to select the album,
and press ENTER.
Example: The list of MP3 files
2Press X/x to select the file, and
press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected file.
Playing JPEG files
To rotate a JPEG image
Press C/X/x/c while viewing the image
file. Rotate every file.
C/c: Rotates the image 90 degrees counter
clockwise/clockwise.
X/x: Reverses the image vertically (up and
down)/horizontally (left and right).
To display the list of thumbnails
Press MENU.
The image files in the album appear in 12
sub-screens.
To play a Slide Show
Select the “Slide Show” at the list of
thumbnails, and press ENTER.
To exit the list of thumbnails
Press MENU to return to the list of albums.
. .
MY BEST
Dir:001
01 Stardust
BEST3
03 Wing
02 Fire
BEST HITS
1234
5678
910
Slide Show
11 12
Prev Next
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Playing data on a USB device
1Connect a USB device to the USB
jack.
2Press OPTIONS.
3Press X/x to select “USB” and
press ENTER.
To disconnect a USB device
Press OPTIONS to select “Disc” and press
ENTER, then disconnect the USB device.
b
• Do not disconnect the USB device while its
access indicator is flashing. Doing so may
cause data corruption or loss of data.
• USB devices which can connect to the player
are flash memory and digital still camera.
Other devices (USB hub, etc.) cannot be
connected. When an unsupported device is
connected, an error message appears.
• Some USB devices may not work with this
player.
• The player can recognise Mass Storage Class
(MSC) devices that are FAT-compatible.
• Set LUN setting on a digital still camera to
“Single.” Refer to the instructions supplied
with the digital still camera.
Adjusting the Picture
Size and Quality
You can adjust the picture displayed on the
LCD screen.
1Press OPTIONS.
2Press X/x to select “LCD
Mode” and press ENTER.
3Select and adjust each of the
following items by pressing C/
X/x/c and ENTER.
• LCD Aspect: Change the picture size.
• Backlight: Adjust the brightness.
• Contrast: Adjust the difference
between light and dark areas.
• Hue: Adjust the red and green colour
balance.
• Color: Adjust the richness of
colours.
• Default: Return all settings to the
factory defaults.
To turn off the menu display
Press OPTIONS or RETURN.
b
Depending on the disc, the screen size you can
select differs.
USB device
Settings and Adjustments
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Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display
You can change the settings of the player.
The default settings are underlined.
Some discs have stored playback settings,
which take priority.
1Press OPTIONS when the player
is in stop mode.
During Resume Play, you cannot use
the setup display. Press x twice and
press OPTIONS.
2Press X/x to select “Setup,”
and press ENTER.
3Press X/x to select the setup
category and press ENTER.
: General Setup
: Audio Setup
: Language Setup
: Parental Control
4Select and adjust each of the
following items by pressing X/x
and ENTER.
To turn off the setup display
Press OPTIONS or RETURN.
General Setup
◆TV Display (DVD only)
◆Angle Mark (DVD VIDEO only)
Displays the angle mark when you can
change the viewing angles during playback
of DVDs recorded with multi-angles.
Select “On” or “Off.”
◆Screen Saver
The screen saver image appears. For this
function, see page 9.
Select “On” or “Off.”
4:3
Pan Scan
Select this when you connect
a 4:3 screen TV.
Automatically displays a
wide picture on the entire
screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
4:3
Letter Box
Select this when you connect
a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a
wide picture with bands on
the upper and lower portions
of the screen.
16:9 Select this when you connect
a wide-screen TV or a TV
with a wide mode function.
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◆PBC (VIDEO CD only)
This function is available for VIDEO CDs
with the PBC (Playback Control) function.
For this function, see page 9.
Select “On” or “Off.”
◆Default
Each function returns to its original factory
settings. Note that all of your settings will
be lost.
Audio Setup
◆Audio DRC (DVD only)
Makes low sounds clear when the volume
is turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “Audio DRC” (Dynamic
Range Control).
Select “On” or “Off.”
Language Setup
◆OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the
screen.
◆Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language for the disc’s menu.
◆Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the subtitle language.
◆Audio (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
Parental Control
You can limit playback of a DVD that has
the parental control function.
See steps 2 to 3 of “To enter numbers”
(page 10).
◆Password (DVD VIDEO only)
Enter or change a password. Set the
password of 4-digit.
To change the password
Select “Password” using X/x and press
ENTER. Select “Change” and press
ENTER. Enter your current password and
new password.
If you forget your password
Enter “1369” for the current password.
◆Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)
Set the limitation level. The lower the
value, the stricter the limitation.
To set the parental control, you need to set
the password first.
To set the parental control
Select “Parental Control” using X/x and
press ENTER. Select the limitation level
and press ENTER. Enter your password.
To play a disc for which Parental
Control is set
Insert the disc and press . The
display for entering your password
appears. Enter your password.
Additional Information
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
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.
Power
The power is not turned on.
,Check that the AC adaptor is connected
securely (page 7).
,Check that the rechargeable battery is
sufficiently charged (page 7).
The battery cannot be charged or
charging time is long.
,If the CHARGE indicator flashes while
the AC adaptor is connected, the ambient
temperature may not be appropriate.
Charge the battery in an ambient
temperature of between 5 °C to 35 °C.
,Charging takes longer if the player is
turned on. Before charging, turn off the
player.
,If you have not used the player for more
than a year, the battery may have been
deteriorated. Consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Picture
The black points appear and the red,
blue, green points remain on the LCD.
,This is a structural property of the LCD
and not malfunction.
Sound
There is no sound.
,The player is in pause mode or in slow
play mode.
,The player is in fast forward or fast
reverse mode.
Operation
Nothing happens when buttons are
pressed.
,
Press HOLD for more than two seconds to
enable button operation (
page 5
).
You can also cancel the HOLD function
by turning off the player.
The disc does not play.
,If the disc is turned over, a “No Disc” or
“Cannot play this disc.” message
appears. Insert the disc with the playback
side facing down (page 9).
,The disc is not set until it clicks (page 9).
,The disc is dirty or flawed (page 18).
,The disc that cannot be played is
inserted. Check the region code matches
the player, and that the disc has been
finalised (page 19).
,Parental Control has been set. Change
the setting (page 14).
,Moisture has condensed inside the player
(
page 17
)
.
The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
,Repeat Play (page 10) is selected.
,Resume play has taken effect (page 9).
,The Playlist of the created disc is
automatically played. To play original
titles, press x twice, and press
OPTIONS to select “Original.”
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“ ” appears and the player does not
function according to the button.
,Depending on the disc, you may not be
able to perform certain operations. Refer
to the operating instructions supplied
with the disc.
“Copyright Lock” appears and the
screen turns blue when playing a DVD
(VR mode) disc.
,When images that contain copy
protection signals are played, a blue
screen and the message may appear
instead of the images (page 19).
The MP3, JPEG, or video file cannot be
played (page 19).
,The file format does not conform.
,The extension does not conform.
,The file is damaged.
,The file size is too large.
,When the selected file is not supported,
“Data Error” appears and the file will not
be played.
,Because of the compression technology
used for video files, playback may take
time to start.
The player does not operate properly or
the power does not turn off.
,When static electricity, etc., causes the
player to operate abnormally, set the
OPERATE switch to “OFF” and
disconnect the adaptor and leave for 30
seconds.
Hookup
There is no picture or sound on the
connected equipment.
,Re-connect the connecting cable
securely (page 8).
,The connecting cable is damaged.
,Check the setting of a connected TV or
amplifier.
USB
The player does not recognise a USB
device connected to the player.
,Re-connect the USB device securely
(page 12).
,The USB device is damaged.
,Press OPTIONS to select “USB”
(page 12).
Additional Information
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Precautions
Road safety
Do not use the monitor unit and
headphones while driving, cycling, or
operating any motorised 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.
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the player and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On power sources
• If you are not going to use the player for
a long time, be sure to disconnect the
player from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC adaptor, grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• Do not touch the AC adaptor with wet
hands. Doing so may cause shock hazard.
• Do not connect the AC adaptor to a
traveller’s electric transformer, which
may generate heat and cause a
malfunction.
On temperature increases
Heat may build up inside the player during
charging or if it is being used for a long
time. This is not a malfunction.
On placement
• Do not place the player in a confined
space such as a bookshelf or similar unit.
• Do not cover the ventilation of the player
with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains,
etc. And do not place the player on a soft
surface, such as a rug.
• Do not place the player and adaptors in a
location near heat sources, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
sand, moisture, rain, or mechanical
shock, or in a car with its windows
closed.
• Do not place the player in an inclined
position. It is designed to be operated in
a horizontal position only.
• Keep the player and discs away from
equipment with strong magnet, such as
microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not drop or apply strong shock.
Do not place heavy objects on the player
and accessories.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
very damp room, moisture may condense
on the lenses inside the player. Should
this occur, the player may not operate
properly. In this case, remove the disc
and leave the player for about half an
hour until the moisture evaporates. Wipe
off moisture attached to the LCD surface
with tissue etc. Turn on the power again
later.
• Keep the lens on the player clean and do
not touch it. Touching the lens may
damage the lens and cause the player to
malfunction. Leave the disc lid closed
except when you insert or remove discs.
• The disc may be still spinning when the
disc lid is opened. Wait until the spinning
stops before removing the disc.
On Liquid Crystal Display
• Although manufactured with high
precision technology, the LCD may
occasionally display dots of various
colours. That is not a malfunction.
• 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
sharp edged tool.
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On rechargeable battery
• Because of the battery’s limited life, its
capacity gradually deteriorates over time
and repeated use. Exchange an old one
with a new one when the battery holds
about only half the normal period.
• To prevent battery deterioration, charge
the battery at least once every half a year
or every year.
• Certain countries may regulate disposal
of the battery used to power this product.
Please consult with your local authority.
On AC adaptor and car battery adaptor
• Use the supplied adaptors for the player,
as other adaptors may cause a
malfunction.
• Do not disassemble or reverse-engineer.
• Do not touch the metal parts, as it may
cause a short and damage the adaptors,
especially if touched by other metal
objects.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening
to a section with very low level inputs or
no audio signals. If you do, the speakers
may be damaged when a peak level section
is played.
On headphones
• Preventing hearing damage: Avoid using
headphones at high volumes. Hearing
experts advice against continuous, loud,
and extended play. If you experience a
ringing in your ears, reduce the volume
or discontinue use.
• Showing consideration for others: Keep
the volume at a moderate level. This will
allow you to hear outside sounds and still
be considerate to the people around you.
On cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any
type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
• Wipe the LCD surface with the soft dry
cloth lightly. To prevent dirt buildup,
wipe it frequently. Do not wipe the LCD
surface with a wet cloth. If water enters,
a malfunction may result.
• If picture/sound is distorted, the lens may
be covered with dust. In this case, use a
commercially-available blower brush for
camera lenses to clean the lens.
Avoid touching the lens directly during
cleaning. Do not use cleaning discs or
disc/lens cleaners.
Notes About the Discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by
its edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not use the following discs:
– A disc that has a non-standard shape
(e.g., card, heart).
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or
sticker adhesive on it.
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Playable Media
b
Some recordable media cannot be played on the
player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the media, or the characteristics of
the recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been
correctly finalised. For more information, refer
to the operating instructions for the recording
device.
*1Images with CPRM (Content Protection for
Recordable Media) protection may not be
played. “Copyright Lock” appears.
*2DATA CDs must be recorded according to
ISO 9660 Level 1, or its extended format,
Joliet.
*3DATA DVDs must be recorded according to
UDF (Universal Disk Format).
Playable file format
z
• To play a complex hierarchy of folders may
take some time. Create albums as follows:
– The number of hierarchies in the media
should be no more than two.
– The number of albums in the media should
be 50 or less.
– The number of files in one album should be
100 or less.
– The total number of albums and files in the
media should be 600 or less.
• The player plays the files in an album in the
order the media was recorded.
b
• The player will play any file in the above table,
even if the file format differs. Playing such
data may generate noise that can result in
speaker damage.
• Some DATA discs created in Packet Write
format cannot be played.
• Some DATA discs created in multiple sessions
may not be playable.
• Some JPEG files cannot be played.
• The player cannot play the JPEG file that is
larger than 3264 (width) x 2448 (height) in
normal mode, or larger than 2000 (width) x
1200 (height) in progressive JPEG.
• Some video files cannot be played.
• The player cannot play a video file of size
more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.
• The player may not play certain video files that
are longer than 3 hours.
Icon Characteristics
• Commercial DVD
• DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD+R DLs in +VR
mode
• DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/
DVD-R DLs in video
mode
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/
DVD-R DLs in VR
(Video Recording)
mode*1
•Music CDs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
music CD format
• VIDEO CDs (including
Super VCDs)
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
video CD format or
Super VCD format
DATA CD*2/DATA
DVD*3 or USB devices
containing MP3, JPEG, or
video files.
Type File format Extension
Music MP3 (MPEG-1
Audio Layer III)
“.mp3”
Photo JPEG (DCF
format)
“.jpg,” “.jpeg”
Video MPEG-4
(simple profile)
“.mp4”
Xvid “.avi”
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• The player supports MP3 or AAC audio format
for MPEG-4 video files.
• The player supports only MP3 audio format for
Xvid video files.
• The player may not play the high bit rate video
file on the DATA CD smoothly. It is
recommended to play the high bit rate video
file using the DATA DVD.
• The player can display a file or album name up
to 14 characters. Special character appears as
“*.”
• The player can display only the currently
playing album name. Any album located on
the upper layer is displayed as “\..\.”
• Playback information of some files may not be
displayed correctly.
Notes on commercial discs
Region code
It is the system that is used to protect
copyrights. The region code is shown on
the DVD VIDEO packages according to
the region of sale. DVD VIDEOs labelled
“ALL” or “2” will play on the player.
DVD and VIDEO CD playback operations
Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since the player plays
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the
disc contents the software producers
designed, some playback features may not
be available. Also, refer to the instructions
supplied with the DVDs and VIDEO CDs.
Notes on discs
This product is designed to playback discs
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard.
DualDiscs and some music discs encoded
with copyright protection technologies do
not conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard. Therefore, these discs may not be
compatible with this product.
Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Signal format system: PAL (NTSC)
Inputs/Outputs
A/V OUT (audio/video output):
Minijack
PHONES (headphones):
Stereo minijack
USB: USB jack Type A (For connecting USB
memory)
Liquid Crystal Display
Panel size (approx.):
18 cm/7 inches wide (diagonal)
Driving system: TFT active matrix
Resolution: 480 × 234
General
Power requirements:
DC 12 V 0.95 A (AC Adaptor)
DC 12 V 1.5 A (Car battery adaptor)
Power consumption (DVD VIDEO Playback):
6 W (when used with a headphone)
Dimensions (approx.):
200 × 42.5 × 155 mm (width/height/depth)
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 775 g
Operating temperature: 5°C to 35 °C
Operating humidity: 25% to 80%
AC Adaptor: 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Car Battery Adaptor: 12 V DC
Supplied accessories
See page 7.
Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.
ALL
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Index
Numerics
16:9
13
4:3 Letter Box
13
4:3 Pan Scan
13
A
Angle
10
Angle Mark
13
Audio
10, 14
Audio DRC
14
Audio Setup
14
C
CD
9, 19
Charging time and playing time
7
D
DATA
11, 19
Disc Menu
14
DVD
9, 19
G
General Setup
13
J
JPEG
11, 19
L
Language Setup
14
LCD Aspect
12
LCD Mode
12
M
MP3
11, 19
MPEG-4 (video file)
11, 19
N
Numeric entry
10
O
OSD (On-Screen Display)
14
P
Parental Control
14
Password
14
PBC
9, 14
Playable Media
19
Playback Information Display
10
R
Region code
20
Repeat
10
Resume Play
9
S
Screen Saver
9, 13
Setup
13
Slide Show
11
Subtitle
10, 14
T
Troubleshooting
15
TV Display
13
U
USB
12
V
VIDEO CD
9, 19
Video file (MPEG-4/Xvid)
11, 19
X
Xvid (video file)
11, 19
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