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4-411-680-11(1)
Portable
CD/DVD Player
US
Operating Instructions
ES
Manual de instrucciones
DVP-FX780
© 2012 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 MPEG-4 VIDEO. IMPORTANT NOTICE NO LICENSE IS GRANTED electrician for replacement OR SHALL BE IMPLIED of the obsolete outlet. Caution: This player is capable FOR ANY OTHER USE. of holding a still video image 10) Protect the power cord ADDITIONAL or on-screen display image on from being walked on or INFORMATION your television screen pinched particularly at INCLUDING THAT indefinitely. If you leave the plugs, convenience RELATING TO still video image or on-screen
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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Checking the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A LCD panel (page 9) Guide to Parts and B Speaker Controls C HOLD The available functions differ depending Prevents accidental button operation on the disc or the situation. when pressed for more than two seconds. Player All the buttons are locked. SOUND Switches among 4 different sound modes each time pressed. D DISPLAY 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
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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. G Disc Lid (page 9) H OPEN button (page 9) Opens the disc
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Preparations Charging time and playing time Charging time: approx. 4 hours Playing time: approx. 4 hours Preparations Times indicated are under the following Checking the conditions: � Charging time Accessories – moderate temperature (20 °C (68 °F)) – power-off Check that you have the following items: � Playing time � AC adaptor (1) – moderate temperature (20 °C (68 °F)) � Car battery adaptor (1) – headphone use � Audio/video adaptor (1) – backlight set to minimum Depending on the ambient temp
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Using the Car Battery Connecting to a TV Adaptor You can enjoy images on your TV or monitor. The car battery adaptor (supplied) is for a 12 V car battery, negative earth (do not use 1 Connect the player to your TV or it with a 24 V car battery, positive earth). monitor using the audio/video 1 Connect the car battery adaptor. adaptor (supplied). To AUDIO/ VIDEO input To cigarette jacks of a TV lighter socket or monitor Car battery adaptor (supplied) Audio/video Audio/video adaptor Afte
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Playback Notes on the screen saver � A screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode Playback without operation for more than 15 minutes. The image disappears when you Playing Discs 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. For playable discs, see “Playable Media” To resume playback from the point (page 18). where you stoppe
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To enter numbers Using the Playback 1 Press X/x to select an item, and press Information Display ENTER. The numeric entry display appears. 2 Select each number by pressing C/c You can check the playback information and ENTER. and change the playback mode. 3 Select “OK,” then press ENTER. 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a Numeric entry finishes and the display disc. closes. Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO To turn off the display Items Press DISPLAY or RETURN. Menu Title 02/07 1 * Chap
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Playback Playing JPEG files Playing MP3, JPEG, To rotate a JPEG image and Video Files Press C/X/x/c while viewing the image file. Rotate every file. For playable files, see “Playable Media” C/c: Rotates the image 90 degrees counter (page 18). clockwise/clockwise. When you set a DATA media, a list of X/x: Reverses the image vertically (up and albums appears. Depending on the disc, down)/horizontally (left and right). playback starts automatically. To display the list of thumbnails 1 Press
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Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality You can adjust the picture displayed on the LCD screen. 1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Press X/x to select “LCD Mode” and press ENTER. 3 Select 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 color balance. � Color: Adjust the richness of colors. � Default: Return all
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Settings and Adjustments General Setup Settings and Adjustments ◆ TV Display (DVD only) 4:3 Select this when you connect Using the Setup Display Pan Scan a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire You can change the settings of the player. screen and cuts off the The default settings are underlined. portions that do not fit. Some discs have stored playback settings, which take priority. 1 Press OPTIONS when the player is in stop mode. 4:3 Select this when you c
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◆ PBC (VIDEO CD only) Parental Control This function is available for VIDEO CDs with the PBC (Playback Control) function. You can limit playback of a DVD that has For this function, see page 9. the parental control function. Select “On” or “Off.” See steps 2 to 3 of “To enter numbers” (page 10). ◆ Default Each function returns to its original factory ◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) settings. Note that all of your settings will Enter or change a password. Set the be lost. password of 4-digit.
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Additional Information 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 Operation troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should Nothing happens when buttons are any problem persist, consult your nearest pressed. Sony dealer. , Press HOLD for more th
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“ ” appears and the player does not Precautions function according to the button. , Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform certain operations. Refer Road safety to the operating instructions supplied Do not use the monitor unit and with the disc. headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. Doing so “Copyright Lock” appears and the may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially screen turns blue when playing
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Additional Information On temperature increases � The disc may be still spinning when the disc lid is opened. Wait until the spinning Heat may build up inside the player during stops before removing the disc. charging or if it is being used for a long time. This is not a malfunction. On Liquid Crystal Display On placement � Although manufactured with high precision technology, the LCD may � Do not place the player in a confined occasionally display dots of various space such as a bookshe
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On headphones � Preventing hearing damage: Avoid using Playable Media headphones at high volumes. Hearing experts advice against continuous, loud, and extended play. If you experience a Icon Characteristics ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. � Commercial DVD � Showing consideration for others: Keep � DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+R DLs in +VR the volume at a moderate level. This will mode allow you to hear outside sounds and still � DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ be considerate to the pe
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Additional Information � The player can display a file or album name up Playable file format to 14 characters. Special character appears as “ .” * � The player can display only the currently Type File format Extension playing album name. Any album located on Music MP3 (MPEG-1 “.mp3” the upper layer is displayed as “\..\.” Audio Layer III) � Playback information of some files may not be displayed correctly. Photo JPEG (DCF “.jpg,” “.jpeg” format) Video MPEG-4 “.mp4” Notes on commercial discs
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Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Inputs/Outputs A/V OUT (audio/video output): Minijack PHONES (headphones): Stereo minijack Liquid Crystal Display Panel size: 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.): 7 5 1 200 × 42.5 × 155 mm (7
