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SECTION 1
GENERAL
This section is extracted from instruc-
tion manual (3-294-108-11).
tion manual (3-294-108-11).
DVP-FX820/FX825
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Precautions
Road safety
Do not use the monitor unit and
headphones while driving, cycling,
or operating any motorized
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.
headphones while driving, cycling,
or operating any motorized
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.
fall into the cabinet, unplug the
player and have it checked by
qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On power sources
• The power requirements of this
unit are indicated on the AC
adaptor. Check that the unit’s
operating voltage is identical
with your local power supply.
adaptor. Check that the unit’s
operating voltage is identical
with your local power supply.
• 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 power cord, grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
disconnect the player from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the
AC power cord, grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
• Do not touch the AC power cord
or the AC adaptor with wet
hands. Doing so may cause
shock hazard.
hands. Doing so may cause
shock hazard.
• Use a commercially available
AC plug adaptor, if necessary,
depending on the design of the
wall outlet.
depending on the design of the
wall outlet.
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.
during charging or if it is being
used for a long time. This is not a
malfunction.
On placement
• Place the player in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
player.
prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• Do not place the player in a
confined space such as a
bookshelf or similar unit.
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.
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do
not place the player on a soft
surface, such as a rug.
• Do not place the player 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.
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.
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.
magnet, such as microwave
ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on
the player.
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 turned on for about half an
hour until the moisture
evaporates.
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 turned on for about half an
hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• 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.
lens may damage the lens and
cause the player to malfunction.
Leave the disc lid closed except
when you insert or remove discs.
On Liquid Crystal Display
• Although manufactured with
high precision technology, the
LCD may occasionally display
dots of various colors. That is not
a malfunction.
LCD may occasionally display
dots of various colors. That is not
a malfunction.
• Do not wipe the LCD surface
with wet cloth. If water enters, a
malfunction may result.
malfunction may result.
• Do not place or drop any object
onto the LCD surface. Also, do
not apply pressure from hands or
elbows.
not apply pressure from hands or
elbows.
• Do not damage the LCD surface
with a sharp edged tool.
• Do not close the LCD panel with
a pen, etc., on the disc lid.
Wall
outlet
outlet
AC plug adaptor
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
AC power cord
(supplied)
(supplied)
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• If the player is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location,
moisture may condense over the
LCD surface. In which case,
wipe out the moisture with tissue
paper, etc., before use.
However, moisture condensation
will continue if the LCD surface
is cold. Wait until the surface
warms to room temperature.
moisture may condense over the
LCD surface. In which case,
wipe out the moisture with tissue
paper, etc., before use.
However, moisture condensation
will continue if the LCD surface
is cold. Wait until the surface
warms to room temperature.
On AC adaptor
• Use the supplied AC adaptor for
this player, as other adaptors
may cause a malfunction.
may cause a malfunction.
• Do not disassemble or reverse-
engineer.
• Do not drop or apply shock.
• Do not confine the AC adaptor in
• Do not confine the AC adaptor in
a closed place such as a
bookshelf or an AV cabinet.
bookshelf or an AV cabinet.
• Do not connect the AC adaptor
to a traveler’s electric
transformer, which may generate
heat and cause a malfunction.
transformer, which may generate
heat and cause a malfunction.
On battery pack
• Certain countries may regulate
disposal of the battery used to
power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.
power this product. Please
consult with your local authority.
• Because of the battery’s limited
life, its capacity gradually
deteriorates over time and
repeated use. Purchase a new one
when the battery holds about
only half the normal period.
deteriorates over time and
repeated use. Purchase a new one
when the battery holds about
only half the normal period.
• The battery may not be charged
to its fullest capacity when
charged for the first time, or
when it has not been used for a
long time. The capacity recovers
after being charged and
discharged several times.
charged for the first time, or
when it has not been used for a
long time. The capacity recovers
after being charged and
discharged several times.
• Do not leave the battery pack in
a car or direct sunlight, where
temperature goes up above
60 ºC (140°F).
temperature goes up above
60 ºC (140°F).
• Do not expose to water.
• Avoid short-circuiting the
• Avoid short-circuiting the
battery connecting jacks (A)
located on the bottom of the
player and the connecting jacks
(C) on the battery pack with
metal objects such as a necklace.
located on the bottom of the
player and the connecting jacks
(C) on the battery pack with
metal objects such as a necklace.
• Make sure dust or sand does not
enter the battery connecting
jacks (A) and the guide holes (B)
located on the bottom of the
player, and the connecting jacks
(C) and the guide holes (D) on
the battery pack.
jacks (A) and the guide holes (B)
located on the bottom of the
player, and the connecting jacks
(C) and the guide holes (D) on
the battery pack.
On car adaptor
• Use the supplied car adaptor for
this player, as other adaptors
may cause a malfunction.
may cause a malfunction.
• Do not dissemble or reverse-
engineer.
• Do not drop or apply shock.
• Do not touch the metal parts, as
• Do not touch the metal parts, as
it may cause a short and damage
the car adaptor, especially if
touched by other metal objects.
the car adaptor, especially if
touched by other metal objects.
• Do not place the car adaptor in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight or
mechanical shock, or in a car
with its windows closed.
place subject to direct sunlight or
mechanical shock, or in a car
with its windows closed.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
On cleaning discs, disc/
lens cleaners
lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/
lens cleaners (including wet or
spray types). These may cause
the apparatus to malfunction.
lens cleaners (including wet or
spray types). These may cause
the apparatus to malfunction.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your player,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
problems concerning your player,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
B
A
Bottom of the player
D
C
Battery pack
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.
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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About 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 or similar names as those on the remote.
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs (+VR
mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (video mode).
• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:
Icons
Meaning
Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR
mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video mode
mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video mode
Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format
Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs
containing MP3
containing MP3
*
audio tracks, and JPEG image files)
Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3
*
audio tracks, and JPEG image files)
* MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio
data.
data.
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This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
Following Discs
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos
are trademarks.
“DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos
are trademarks.
Note about CDs/DVDs
The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
format conforming to ISO 9660* Level 1,
or its extended format, Joliet
or its extended format, Joliet
– KODAK Picture CD format
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
Organization for Standardization).
The player can play DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
recorded in the following format:
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
recorded in the following format:
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk
Format).
Format).
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
• Blu-ray discs.
• Discs recorded in AVCHD format.
• HD DVDs.
• DVD-RAMs.
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than
• Blu-ray discs.
• Discs recorded in AVCHD format.
• HD DVDs.
• DVD-RAMs.
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than
those recorded in the formats listed on this
page.
page.
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Extras.
• DVD Audio discs.
• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3
• Data part of CD-Extras.
• DVD Audio discs.
• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3
audio tracks or JPEG image files.
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region
code.
• A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM.
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
tape or a sticker still left on it.
Notes
• Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this
player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been
correctly finalized. For more information, refer
to the operating instructions for the recording
device. Note that some playback functions may
not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even
if they have been correctly finalized. In this case,
view the disc by normal playback. Also some
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet
Write format or multiple sessions cannot be
played.
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this
player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been
correctly finalized. For more information, refer
to the operating instructions for the recording
device. Note that some playback functions may
not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even
if they have been correctly finalized. In this case,
view the disc by normal playback. Also some
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet
Write format or multiple sessions cannot be
played.
• Notes about DVD+R DLs/DVD-R DLs
MP3 and JPEG files recorded on the second layer
of a DVD+R DL/-R DL (double layered) may not
be playable.
of a DVD+R DL/-R DL (double layered) may not
be playable.
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW/-R
(finalized disc)
(finalized disc)
DVD+RW/+R
(finalized disc)
(finalized disc)
Music CD
CD-RW/-R
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