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tion manual (3-274-988-11).

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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 (mains 
lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull 
the cord.

• Do not touch the mains lead or the AC 

adaptor with wet hands. Doing so may 
cause shock hazard.

Heat may build up inside the player 
during charging or if it is being used for 
a long time. This is not a malfunction.

• Place the player in a location with 

adequate ventilation to prevent heat 
build-up in the player.

• Do not place the player on a soft 

surface such as a rug that might block 
the ventilation holes.

• Do not place the player in a confined 

space such as a bookshelf or similar 
unit.

• To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover 

the ventilation of the apparatus with 
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

• 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.

• 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.

• When you move the player, take out 

any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be 
damaged.

• 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.

• Although manufactured with high 

precision technology, the LCD may 
occasionally display dots of various 
colours. That is not a malfunction.

• Do not wipe the LCD surface with wet 

cloth. If water enters, a malfunction 
may result.

• 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 

cutter and sharp cutlery.

• Do not shut the LCD with the ballpoint 

etc. put on the disc lid.

• 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.

• Use the supplied AC adaptor for this 

player, as other adaptors may cause a 
malfunction.

• Do not confine the AC adaptor in a 

closed place such as a 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.

• Certain countries may regulate 

disposal of the battery used to 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.

• 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.

• Do not leave the battery pack in a car 

or direct sunlight, where temperature 
goes up above 60 ºC.

• Do not expose to water.
• 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.

• 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.

• Use the supplied car adaptor for this 

player, as other adaptors may cause a 
malfunction.

• Do not dissemble or reverse-engineer.
• Do not drop or apply shock.

Install this system so that the mains 
lead can be unplugged from the wall 
socket immediately in the event of 
trouble.

B

A

Bottom of 
the player

C

D

Battery pack

,continued

• Do not touch the metal parts, as it may 

cause a short and damage 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

If you have any questions or problems 
concerning your player, please consult 
your nearest Sony dealer.

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.

• 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 (VR mode, video mode).

• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and 
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs in video mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR 
(Video Recording) mode

Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super 
VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or 
Super VCD format)

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

*1

 audio tracks, JPEG 

image files, and DivX

*2*3

 video files)

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing 
MP3

*1

 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX

*2*3

 

video files)

Functions available for USB devices containing MP3

*1

 

audio tracks, and JPEG image files

 *1 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.

 *2 DivX

®

 is a video file compression technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.

 *3 DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are 

used under licence.

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” 
“DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” 
logos are trademarks.

The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs recorded in the following 
formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, 

and DivX video files of format 
conforming to ISO 9660* Level 1, 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).

The player can play DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD-Rs recorded in the following 
format:
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, 

and DivX video files of format 
conforming to UDF (Universal Disk 
Format).

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 those recorded in the formats 
listed on this page.

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD 

format.

• Data part of CD-Extras.
• DVD Audio discs.
• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3 

audio tracks, JPEG image files, or 
DivX video files.

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.

Also, the player cannot play the 
following discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region 

code.

• 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 tape or a sticker still left on 
it.

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/-R
(finalized disc)

DVD+RW/+R
(finalized disc)

VIDEO CD/
Music CD

CD-RW/-R

,continued

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.

MP3 and JPEG files recorded on the second 
layer of a DVD+R DL/-R DL (double 
layered) cannot be played.
DVD-R DL discs recorded in VR mode 
cannot be played.

protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs 
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) 
standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with 
copyright protection technologies are 
marketed by some record companies. Please 
be aware that among those discs, there are 
some that do not conform to the CD 
standard and may not be playable by this 
product.

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product 
which mates DVD recorded material on one 
side with digital audio material on the other 
side.
However, since the audio material side does 
not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) 
standard, playback on this product is not 
guaranteed.

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 this 
player.

Some playback operations of DVDs and 
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by 
software producers. Since this 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 or VIDEO CDs.

This product incorporates copyright 
protection technology that is protected 
by U.S. patents and other intellectual 
property rights. Use of this copyright 
protection technology must be 
authorized by Macrovision, and is 
intended for home and other limited 
viewing uses only unless otherwise 
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse 
engineering or disassembly is 
prohibited.

• Manufactured under license from 

Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the 
double-D symbol are trademarks of 
Dolby Laboratories.

• Manufactured under license under 

U.S. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. 
and worldwide patents issued & 
pending. DTS and DTS Digital Out are 
registered trademarks and the DTS 
logos and Symbol are trademarks of 
DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All 
Rights Reserved.

Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord (mini plug 

u 2 y 

phono plug 

u 3) (1)

• Mains lead (1)
• AC adaptor (1)

• Car  battery adaptor (1)
• Battery pack (NP-FX120) (1)
• Remote (with battery) (1)

When operating, point it at the remote sensor 

 on the player.

Insert a lithium battery CR2025 matching the 

3 and # ends of the battery.

Pull out the battery holder (

2) 

while pressing the lock lever (

1).

Remove the old battery.

Insert the new battery in the battery 
holder with the 

3 side up and then 

push the holder fully.

• Do  not expose the remote sensor 

 to direct sunlight or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may 

cause a malfunction.

• No  button operation can be made, when the battery drains. If the remote does not work at all, 

change the battery and check the status.

• When disposing the used batteries, follow the battery maker’s instructions.

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) in the order of 

1 to 3 below.

To disconnect, follow the steps in reverse order.
See also “On AC adaptor” in “Precautions” (page 5).

Stop playback before disconnecting the mains lead. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction.

DC plug

2

To DC IN 9.5V jack

AC Adaptor 
(supplied)

1

Mains lead
 (supplied)

To mains

3

When a mains connection is not available, the player can be enjoyed with the battery 
pack (supplied) installed.
Please charge the battery pack before using it.
See also “On battery pack” in “Precautions” (page 5).

Push the release knob and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

Bottom of the player

Battery pack

Release knob

• Turn the player off before installing the battery pack.
• Do not remove the battery pack during playback.
• Do not touch the connecting points of the player and the battery pack. Doing so may cause a 

malfunction.

• Be careful not to drop the battery pack when installing and removing it.

When charging begins, the CHARGE indicator turns on.
When charging ends, the CHARGE indicator turns off.

When the player is stopped, a battery indicator is displayed on the screen. Recharge the 
battery, when 

 is displayed or the CHARGE indicator flashes.

The battery indicator is not displayed when a DVD, VIDEO CD or JPEG file are being 
played. Stop the player and check the battery level.

* This is the indication of the longest continuous playback on the following conditions.
– normal temperature (20°C)
– Headphone Use
– Set Backlight Adjustment to the Minimum
– Set “Digital Output” to “Off” in “Audio Setup.”
Battery condition may reduce operating time.

Approx.
5 hours

Approx.
5 hours*

CHARGE indicator

DC IN 9.5V jack

Player

Battery pack

Full

Exhausted

Use the car battery adaptor (supplied) to supply power from the cigarette lighter socket 
to the player. The adaptor is for a 12V car battery. Do not use it with a 24V car battery. 
The adaptor is also for use with negatively grounded cars. Do not use it with cars 
grounded positively.

z Hint
If the car adaptor interferes with car operation, use a commercial cigarette lighter extension cord.

• Do  not use the car adaptor if it has been dropped or damaged.
• Arrange the cord so as not to interfere with the driver. Also, do not place the LCD panel where 

the driver can watch.

• If  the picture is not clear, keep the player away from the car battery adaptor.
• Use the car battery adaptor with the car engine running. If it is used with the car engine off, the 

car battery may become unusable.

• If  the  cigarette lighter socket is dirty with ash, etc, a bad connection may cause the plug to heat 

up. Always clean well before use.

• The car battery adaptor may heat up while charging or after a long period of use. That is not a 

malfunction.

After turning the player off, disconnect the car battery adaptor from the cigarette lighter 
socket.

To cigarette lighter 
socket

To DC IN 9.5V jack

Car battery adaptor (supplied)

• The  battery indicator does not appear on the screen when the AC adaptor is used or when 

inputting from external sources.

• Charging times may differ from that indicated above due to conditions of use, environment, and 

other factors. The recommended charge up surrounding temperature is in the 10-30°C range.

• Do  not turn off the car engine while the player is turned on. Doing so stops the power supply and 

may cause damage to the player.

• Disconnect the car battery adaptor after use. Since some cars supply power to the cigarette lighter 

socket even when the engine is turned off, the car battery may discharge over time.

• When disconnecting the car battery adaptor, hold the plug to pull it out.
• When listening to the car radio, disconnect the car battery adaptor from the cigarette lighter 

socket to avoid noise.

Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, 
some operations may be different or 
restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions 
supplied with the disc.
Connect the AC adaptor or install the 
battery pack.

Set the LINE SELECT switch on the 
player’s right side to “OUT” and set 
the CD/DVD USB switch on the 
player’s left side to “CD/DVD.”

[/1 on the remote or 

[/1/HOLD switch of 

[/1.”

The player turns on and the power 
indicator lights up in green.

Push with the playback side down 
until it clicks.

H 

•       

•  Some discs may start playing automatically 

after the disc lid is shut.

• Depending on the disc, a menu may appear 

on the screen. For DVD VIDEOs, see page 
23. For VIDEO CDs, see page 26.

• After all titles have been played, the player 

will stop itself and the display will return to 
the menu screen.

OPEN 

x

\/1/HOLD

LINE SELECT 

H

\/1

H

x

Playback side facing down