DVP-FX1
DVP-F5
3-060-719-12(1)
Portable
CD/DVD Player
Portable
CD/DVD Player
© 2000 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Introduction
2
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Power cord must only be changed at a
qualified service shop.
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.
This label is located on the bottom enclosure
(Laser protective housing).
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at
the bottom of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DVP-FX1/DVP-F5
Serial No.______________
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
3
Introduction
About this manual
Conventions
· Instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the player.
You can also use the controls on the remote
if they have the same or similar names as
those on the player.
· The icons below are used in this manual:
Checking your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the
DVP-FX1 and DVP-F5. Check your model
number by looking at the bottom of the unit.
DVP-FX1 is used for the illustrations purposes.
Any difference in operation is clearly indicated
in the text, for example, "DVP-FX1 only."
Icon
Meaning
Indicates that you can use only
the remote to do the task.
Indicates tips and hints for
making the task easier.
Indicates that the function is for
DVD VIDEOs.
Indicates that the function is for
VIDEO CDs.
Indicates that the function is for
Audio CDs.
Z
z
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY
LITHIUM ION BATTERY.
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
You can return your unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center
or Factory Service Center.
Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion
batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-
800-222-SONY (United States only)
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest
you, call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
lithium ion battery.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/DVD
Player. Before operating the unit, please read
this manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
Introduction
4
Table of contents
3
About this manual
6
This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
9
Precautions
12 Notes about the Discs
Getting Started
13 Unpacking
14 Using the LCD Screen (DVP-FX1
only)
16 TV Hookups
19 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups
22 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups
25 Connecting the AC Power
Adaptor
26 Using the Rechargeable Battery
Pack
28 Selecting the Language for the
On-Screen Display
Playing discs
30 Playing discs
33 Searching for a Particular Point
on a Disc
35 Resuming Playback from the
Point Where You Stopped the
Disc (Resume Play)
37 Using the DVD's Menu
39 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC
Functions (PBC Playback)
41 Using the Display Window
Using Various Functions with
the Control Menu
45 Using the Control Menu Display
48 Control Menu Item List
50 Searching for a Title/Chapter/
Track/Index/Scene
51 Checking the Playing Time and
Remaining Time
52 Selecting a Starting Point Using
the Time Code
53 Viewing the Disc Information
54 Changing the Sound
57 Displaying the Subtitles
58 Changing the Angles
60 Digital Cinema Sound Settings
63 Checking the Play Information
65 Locking Discs
(Custom Parental Control)
68 Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play)
72 Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play)
73 Playing Repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
74 Repeating a Specific Portion
(A-B Repeat)
5
Introduction
Settings and Adjustments
76 Using the Setup Display
79 Setup Display Item List
80 Setting the Display Language or
Sound Track
(LANGUAGE SETUP)
83 Settings for the Display
(SCREEN SETUP)
85 Custom Settings
(CUSTOM SETUP)
91 Settings for the Sound
(AUDIO SETUP)
94 Preventing the Buttons from
being Pressed Accidentally
Additional Operations
95 Listening with Headphones
96 Watching the Picture without
Connecting Cables LASER
LINK
98 Watching the Picture of Other
Equipment on the LCD Screen
(DVP-FX1 only)
Additional Information
99 Troubleshooting
105 Self-diagnosis Function
106 Specifications
108 Glossary
110 Language Code List
112 Index to Parts and Controls
119 Index