Sony DVP-FX700 - Portable Dvd Player User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
❋ Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
[Liquid Crystal
Display]
[Supplied
Accessories]
Panel size 7 inches (16:9)
Projection system TN color transmission
Driving system a-Si TFT active matrix
Resolution 234 x 480 (effective pixel rate: more than 99.99%)
•S-Video cord ..............................................................................................1
•Audio/Video connecting cord .....................................................................1
•AC Adapter (AC-FX100) ............................................................................1
•Power Cord ................................................................................................1
•Battery Pack (NP-FX100) ..........................................................................1
•Remote control (RMT-D163A) ...................................................................1
•Size AA (R6) batteries................................................................................2
[DVD player]
Power supply DC 9.8 V (AC adapter terminal), DC 7.4 V (Battery)
Power consumption 12 W with battery
Weight 1.4 lbs (0.65 kg) (without battery pack)
External dimensions (W X D X H) 7.4 x 5.9 x 1.0 inches (189 x 150.3 x 26.1 mm)
Signal system NTSC
Laser
Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm (DVD), 780 nm (CD)
Frequency range (audio) DVD linear sound:48kHz sampling 4 Hz to 20 kHz
96kHz sampling 4 Hz to 44 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio (audio) More than 95 dB
Dynamic range (audio) More than 95 dB
Harmonic distortion (audio) 0.08 %
Operating conditions Temperature: 41°F to 95°F, Operation status: Horizontal
Video input/output (VIDEO In/Out) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync., ø3.5mm mini jack x 1
S-video output (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync., Mini DIN 4-pin x 1
(C) 0.3 V (p-p), 75 Ω
Audio output (optical audio) Optical connector (ø3.5mm) x 1
Audio input/output 2.0 Vrms(1 KHz, 0 dB), ø3.5mm mini jack x 1
(AUDIO In/Out, analog audio)
Earphone terminal ø3.5mm stereo mini jack x 1
[Connectors]
US Model
Canadian Model
PORTABLE CD/DVD PLAYER
DVP-FX700
RMT-D163A
SPECIFICATIONS

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WARNING!!
WHEN SERVICING, DO NOT APPROACH THE LASER
EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS
NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION,
BE SURE TO OBSERVE FROM A DISTANCE OF
MORE THAN 25 cm FROM THE SURFACE OF THE
OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous ra-
diation exposure.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED
LINE WITH MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE
OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH
SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS
SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUB-
LISHED BY SONY.
Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.
1.5 k Ω 0.15 µFAC
voltmeter
(0.75 V)
To Exposed Metal
Parts on Set
Earth Ground
LEAKAGE TEST
The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground
and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having
a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes).
Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.
1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA
WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers' instructions to use these
instruments.
2. A battery-operatedAC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245
digital multimeter is suitable for this job.
3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a
VOM or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit” indica-
tion is 0.75V, so analog meters must have an accurate low-
voltage scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are ex-
amples of a passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery
operated digital multimeters that have a 2VAC range are suit-
able. (See Fig. A)
1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-sol-
dered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder
splashes and bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
“pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transis-
tors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them
out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recom-
mend their replacement.
5. Check the line cord for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the
replacement of any such line cord to the customer.
6. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs,
screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage.
Check leakage as described below.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:
CAUTION:
The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye
hazard.
This CD/DVD player is CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0
SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE
DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ
DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COM-
POSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES
NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page Section Title Page
1. GENERAL
Precautions ................................................................... 1-1
About This Manual ........................................................ 1-4
Notes about the Discs ................................................... 1-4
Identification of Controls ............................................... 1-4
Power Connections ....................................................... 1-7
Playing a Disc................................................................ 1-9
General information about GUI Menu Icons ................. 1-12
Detailed Description of each GUI Menu Icon ............... 1-12
Using a Title/DVD Menu ................................................ 1-13
Changing Subtitle Language......................................... 1-14
Changing Audio Soundtrack Language ........................ 1-14
Viewing form another Angle .......................................... 1-15
Product a 3D Surround Effect ....................................... 1-15
Repeat Play ................................................................... 1-16
Random Play ................................................................. 1-17
Program Play................................................................. 1-17
Operation with Audio CD and MP3 disc ....................... 1-18
Operation with JPEG disc ............................................. 1-20
Selection of Initial Settings............................................ 1-21
Selecting Disc Language .............................................. 1-21
Selecting Rating Level .................................................. 1-22
Selecting Area Code ..................................................... 1-22
Selecting TV Aspect ...................................................... 1-23
Selecting Menu Language ............................................ 1-23
Selecting Digital Audio Output ...................................... 1-24
Others ............................................................................ 1-25
Table of Languages and their Code Numbers .............. 1-25
Area Code List............................................................... 1-26
Connecting to a TV........................................................ 1-27
Connecting to an amplifier equipped
with a Dolby Digital decoder ......................................... 1-27
Connecting to an amplifier equipped
with a Dolby Pro Logic Surround .................................. 1-28
Connecting to an amplifier equipped
with a DTS decoder....................................................... 1-28
Connecting to an amplifier equipped
with a digital audio input................................................ 1-29
Disc Requirements ........................................................ 1-29
Copyright Information .................................................... 1-30
Before Calling Service Personnel ................................. 1-30
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Cabinet Assy Removal .................................................. 2-1
2-2. CD Lid Removal ............................................................ 2-2
2-3. MD, MAIN Board Removal ............................................ 2-2
2-4. LCD Panel Removal ...................................................... 2-3
3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS
3-1. System Block Diagram .................................................. 3-1
3-2. Power Block ................................................................... 3-3
3-3. Audio/Video Block ......................................................... 3-5
3-4. TFT-LCD Block .............................................................. 3-7
4. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
4-1. Main Power.................................................................... 4-1
4-2. Servo ............................................................................. 4-3
4-3. Main (MTK1379)............................................................ 4-5
4-4. Audio.............................................................................. 4-7
4-5. Video.............................................................................. 4-9
4-6. Front Main/IR................................................................. 4-11
4-7. LCD (Chroma) ............................................................... 4-13
4-8. LCD (Control) ................................................................ 4-15
4-9. LCD (DC/DC Conv.) ...................................................... 4-17
4-10. Inverter .......................................................................... 4-19
4-11. Switch ............................................................................ 4-21
5. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS
5-1. Circuit Boards Location................................................. 5-1
5-2. MAIN Board ................................................................... 5-3
5-3. TFT-LCD Board ............................................................. 5-7
5-4. TN-LCD/INVERTER Boards ......................................... 5-9
5-5. SWITCH Board.............................................................. 5-11
6. WAVEFORMS
6-1. Details and Waveforms on System Test
and Debugging .............................................................. 6-1
6-2. Circuit Voltage Chart ..................................................... 6-11
6-3. LCD Voltage Sheet ........................................................ 6-13
7. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
7-1. System Control Pin Function
(MAIN Board IC500: MT1379) ...................................... 7-1
8. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT
8-1. LCD Adjustment ............................................................ 8-1
8-1-1. How to adjust LCD COLOR ..................................... 8-1
9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9-1. Electrical Trouble Shooting Guide................................. 9-1
1. Power (DC-DC Converter) Circuit ................................. 9-1
2. MPEG Circuit................................................................. 9-4
3. Front Circuit (Dogotrpm & Key)..................................... 9-5
4. RF/Servo Circuit ............................................................ 9-6
9-2. LCD Trouble Shooting Guide (1/2) ................................ 9-9
9-3. LCD Trouble Shooting Guide (2/2) ................................ 9-10
10. REPAIR PARTS LIST
10-1. Exploded Views ............................................................. 10-1
10-1-1. LCD Panel Section ................................................... 10-1
10-1-2. Upper Case Section ................................................. 10-2
10-1-3. Bottom Case Section ............................................... 10-3
10-2. Electrical Parts List ....................................................... 10-4

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SECTION 1
GENERAL Thissection isextractedfrom instruc-
tion manual (3-088-314-11).
DVP-FX700
Precautions
4
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on 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-FX700
Serial No.______________
For Customers in Canada
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for
Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.
For other product related questions please contact our Customer
Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road,
Tor on t o, O nt a rio, M2H 3R6
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 installa-
tion. 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 interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-
tion, 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.
Introductions
5
Precautions (continued)
• The power requirements and power consumption of this
are indicated on the AC power adaptor. Check that the
unit’s operating voltage is identical with your total power
supply.
On safety
• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the player and have it checked by qualified per-
sonnel before operating it any further.
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 9.8V (external
power input) jack.
On temperature increases
• Heat may build up while charging or during extented use.
This is not a malfunction.
• If the surrounding temperature is very high the protective
function will turn off the player automatically.
Leave the player cool location for about 30 minutes
before using it again.
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any
other AC power adaptor. It may cause a malfunction.
• If the AC power adaptor causes interference to radio
reception, move it away from the radio.
• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands.
• 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 dis-
connect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
• Should the AC power cord need to be changed, have it
done at a qualified service shop only.
• Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor, if neces-
sary, depending on the design of the wall outlet.
Polarity of the plug
Wall outlet
AC plug adaptor
AC-FX100

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6
Precautions (continued)
On the rechargeable battery
• Charge the rechargeable battery before you start using it.
• Do not allow dust to come into contact with the battery
terminals of the player and rechargeable battery.
• Do not short the terminals.
• Do not open the terminal covers of the player.
• Keep the battery dry.
• Use only the rechargeable battery(NP-FX100) supplied
with this player(DVP-FX700). Other rechargeable batter-
ies supplied with other models cannot be used with this
player.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not incinerate.
• Dispose of use battery promptly.
To dispose of the rechargeable battery
• Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery
used to power this product. Please consult with your local
authority.
To store the rechargeable battery
The rechargeable battery is consumed gradually as time
elapses even if is not used. In order to prevent the battery
from deteriorating, store the rechargeable battery as fol-
lows:
• Remove the rechargeable battery from the player after
use.
• Use up the battery completely on the player before stor-
ing it.
• Keep the rechargeable battery in a cool location to pre-
vent it from deteriorating.
• Charge and use the rechargeable battery at least once in
6 months.
On charging the rechargeable battery
• Heat may build up the rechargeable battery while
charging. This is not a malfunction.
• When the battery life of a fully charged rechargeable bat-
tery becomes about half the normal life, you may need to
replace the battery with a new one.
• Disconnect the rechargeable battery from the player as
soon as the battery has been charged. Leaving it con-
nected may result in reduced battery performance.
Introductions
7
Precautions (continued)
On handing the player
• Keep the lens on the player clean and do not touch it. If
you do so, the lens may be damaged and the player will
not operate properly.
• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the player.
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the player. The
player and the discs may be damaged.
• Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources, or
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
sand, moisture, rain, mechanical shock, on an unlevel
surface, or in a car with its windows closed.
• Do not wrap the player in a cloth or blanket during use as
it may cause malfunction or serious accidents.
• If the player causes interface to radio or television recep-
tion, turn off the player or move it away from the radio or
television.
• Keep the player and discs away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or lager loud-
speakers.
• If the player is brought directly from a cold to warm loca-
tion, or is placed in a very damp place, moisture may con-
dense on the lenses of 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.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g, heart, square, star)
cannot be player on this player. Do not use discs.
• While operating, do not move,shake or otherwise allow
any shock to the player. It may cause a malfunction.
• Use this player in a stable, horizontal position where it is
not subject to vibration.
• Do not touch the disc if it is still spinning when you open
the lid.
• When you move the player, take out any, you don’t, the
disc may be damaged.
It’s too
warm!

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On handing the LCD screen
• The LCD is manufactured using high precision technolo-
gy. You may , however, see tiny black points and/or bright
points(red,blue,green) that continuously appear on the
LCD. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process
and does not indicate a malfunction.
• Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. This could
cause a malfunction.
• Using the player in low temperature conditions may pro-
duce a residual image on the screen. This is not a mal-
function. When the player returns to normal temperature,
the screen returns to normal.
• A residual image may appear on the screen if the same
image is displayed for a lengthy period of time. The resid-
ual image disappears in a while.
If you are going to leave from the player for a long time,
turn off power.
• The screen becomes warm during operation. This is nor-
mal and does not indicate a malfunction.
On headphones
Preventing hearing damaged
Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts
advise against continuos, loud and extended play. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discon-
tinue use.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to
hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people
around you.
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.
Road safety
Do not use the monitor unit and headphones while
driving,cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It 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.
• Do not install the monitor display where viewable by the
driver.
• Some states restrict the use of monitors and televisions in
vehicles. Where use is permitted, the units should not be
installed or operated so as to be viewable by the driver.
Precautions (continued)
Introductions
9
Precautions (continued)
On transportation
• When you transport this player, use the original carton
box and packing materials.
• Before you move this player, make sure to remove any
discs from the player.
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.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may
cause a malfunction.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You
con help preserve our environment by
returning your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable bat-
teries, call to 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution:
Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 140
F(60 C) such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct
sunlight.
RECYCLAGE DES ACCUMULATEURS
AUX IONS DE LITHIUM
Les accumulateurs aux de lithium sont
recyclables. Vous pouvez contribuer à
préserver l’environnement en rapportant les
piles usées dans un point de collection et
recyclage le plus proche.
Pour plus d’informations sur le recyclage des accumulateurs,
téléphonez le numéro gratuit 1-800-822-8837 (Etats-Units et
Canada uniquement), ou visitez http://www.rbrc.org/
Avertissement:
Ne pas utiliser des accumulateurs aux ions de lithium qui
sont endommagées ou qui fuient.
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 especially susceptible to
this.

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On handling discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do
not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
On storing discs
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sun-
light as the temperature may rise considerably inside the
car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning discs
• Fingerprints or dust on a disc may cause deteriorated
image of sound quality. Leave the disc clean.
• Wipe the disc with a soft cloth from the center out.
• If the disc is very dirty, first wipe it with a damp cloth, then
wipe it again with a dry cloth.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commer-
cially, available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for
vinyl LPs.
10
Notes about the Discs
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.
• Some DVD video discs have functions that may not be
explained in this owner’s manual. Therefore, some instruc-
tions may differ from this owner’s manual, and there may
be extra instructions. In this case, follow the instructions dis-
played on the TV screen or package.
• “ ” may appear on the TV screen during operation.
This icon means the function explained in this owner’s
manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc.
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Identification of Controls
Main Unit
BRIGHT
COLOR
LCD MODE
TOP MENU MENU
RETURN
PUSH
ENTER
DISPLAY
OPEN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1. LCD screen
2. Speaker
3. COLOR control slide (page 21)
4. BRIGHT control slide (page 21)
5. LCD MODE (page 22)
NORMAL → FULL → ZOOM → OFF
6. TOP MENU (page 30)
displays the title menu.
7. MENU (page 30)
displays menu programs.
8. B/V/v/b button, ENTER button
9. RETURN button
10.DISPLAY (page 27-29)
operation mode display.
11. OPEN button (page 21)
Push this button to open the Disc lid.
12.Disc Lid
NOTE:
Place a disc with the playback side down on the
spindle, and push gently on the center of the disc so
it goes into position.
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Introductions
13
Identification of Controls (continued)
Main Unit
POWER /HOLD
VOLUME PHONES AUDIO VIDEO
DC IN 9.8V
S-VIDEO OUT LINE SELECT
IN OUT
12 3456
7891011
12 13
1. Display Window
See details on next page.
2.
POWER and HOLD switch
To turn off the power, you need to press the
POWER switch for at least one second. This is to
prevent the player from being accidentally turned
off.
HOLD switch
• The hold function locks the buttons on the DVD player so that
they will not work if accidentally touched.
• To enable, slide the HOLD switch on the left side of the DVD
player to the HOLD position.
• To disable, slide the switch back to its original position.
3. PREV/NEXT buttons (page 25)
4. PLAY button (page 21)
5. PAUSE button (page 25)
6. STOP button
7. VOLUME dial (page 21)
8. PHONES connector
9. AUDIO IN/OUT/ OPTICAL OUT connector
(page 57)
10.VIDEO IN/OUT connector (page 57)
11. LINE SELECT switch (page 57-61)
12.S-VIDEO OUT connector (page 21)
13.DC IN 9.8V connector (page 18)
Connect the AC adapter.
Identification of Controls (continued)
14
H
Display Window
Disc type
Battery remaining indicator
Repeat mode
When playing back a DVD:
Playing time of the current title or current Title/ Chapter number
(Press PLAY button while playing disc. Title/ Chapter number appears for 2 seconds.)
When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control(PBC):
Playing time of the current track.
When playing back a CD, or VIDEO CD(without PBC):
Playing time of the current track and current track number.
When playing back a DATA CD(JPEG):
Current track number.
Playing status

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Introductions
15
Identification of Controls (continued)
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA(R6) batteries (supplied) by matching
the and ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point at
the remote sensor on the player.
Insert the end first
NOTES:
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible darnage from battery
lekage and corrosion.
Identification of Controls (continued)
16
Remote Control
AUDIO
PREV NEXT
CLEAR
PLAY PAUSE STOP
SET UP
SCAN
TOP MENU MENU
DISPLAY RETURN
SLOW
REPEAT
RANDOM A-B
PROGRAM
ANGLE
123
654
78
0
9
DVD PORTABLE
ENTER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
20
1. AUDIO button (page 32)
2. ANGLE button (page 33)
3. REPEAT button (page 35)
4. PROGRAM button (page 38-39)
5. RANDOM button (page 37)
6. A-B button (page 36)
7. PREV/NEXT button (page 25)
8. SCAN/SLOW button (page 26)
9. CLEAR button
10.PLAY button
11.*TOP MENU button (page 30)
12.DISPLAY button (page 27-29)
13.POWER button
14.NUMBER buttons
15.SET UP button (page 45)
9
18
19

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Introductions
17
Identification of Controls (continued)
16.STOP button
17.MENU button
Use the MENU button to display the menu
screen included on a DVD disc.
To operate a menu screen, follow the
instructions in “Using a DVD Menu” (page 30).
18.PAUSE button
19.B/V/v/b button, ENTER button
(up, down, left, right) for use in highlighting a
selection on a GUI menu screen, TOP MENU
and MENU screen.
20.RETURN button
* TOP MENU button:
Use the TOP MENU button to display the title screen
included on DVD video discs. To operate a menu
screen, follow the instructions in “Using a Title Menu”
(page 30)
Power Connections
18
AC power Adapter
VOLUME PHONES AUDIO VIDEO
DC IN 9.8V
S-VIDEO OUT LINE SELECT
IN OUT
To DC IN 9.8V
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
1
2
3
AC Power cord
To AC outlet
Follow steps 1 to 3 to connect.
When disconnecting, reverse the order.
NOTES:
•When you disconnect the AC power cord, be sure to stop playback.
•Disconnecting the AC power cord during playback may cause a malfunction.

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Power Connections (continued)
Introductions
19
Battery Pack
You can use the NP-FX700 rechargeable battery
pack (supplied) to enjoy the player when an AC out-
let is not available.
•Charge the battery pack before using it for the first
time.
AAttaching the battery pack (supplied)
1.Match the hooks of the battery pack into the holes
on the bottom of the player.
2.Press and slide the battery pack until the hooks
click.
NOTES:
•Do not detach the battery pack during playback.
•Becareful not to drop the battery pack.
ADetaching the battery pack
1.Press RELEASE switch
2.Slide the battery pack until the hooks click.
1
2
RELEASE Switch
2
1
Hooks
NOTE:
•If you use the battery pack separately to the main
unit, use the safeguard to maiutain the horizontal.
Power Connections (continued)
20
A
Charging the battery pack
1. Attach the battery pack to the player.
2. Connect the AC power adaptor to the player and
the plug into an AC outlet.
3. During recharging, charge indicator is red.
If recharging is complete, charge indicator
changes to green color.
A
Recharging and play times
* When Brightness control is set to “–”.
NOTES:
•Recharging times shown above depend on operating
conditions.
•As for the POWER ON, you cannot charge the battery.
A
Confirm the battery charge on the unit’s display
window
•If using the AC adapter, battery display does not
appear.
VOLUME PHONES AUDIO VIDEO
DC IN 9.8V
S-VIDEO OUT LINE SELECT
IN OUT
Battery Pack
Charge indicator
Player
AC adapter cord insert
jack (DC IN 9.8V)
Recharging Play time
with player LCD On LCD Off
Approx. Approx. Approx.
2.6 hours 3 hours* 5 hours
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Playing a Disc
Basic Operation
21
-Prepare the power supply.
1.Open the outer cover and slide the POWER
switch to the left to turn unit on.
Power indicator lights and then the indicator will disap-
pear after 5 seconds.
2. Press OPEN to open the disc lid and insert a disc
with the side you want to play label up. Close the
disc lid by hand.
•If the disc is placed in upside down (and it is a single-
sided disc), “NO DISC” or “DISC ERROR” appears on
the TV screen.
•If you insert an audio CD, the CD indicator lights up in
the display window.
•After playing back all of the chapters in the title, the
DVD player automatically stops and returns to the
menu screen.
3.Press PLAY to start play.
4.Adjust the volume.
NOTES:
•Place a disc with the playback side down on the
spindle, and push gently on the center of the disc
so it goes into position.
•
Confirm LCD MODE position by pressing LCD MODE
button.
•If no picture on the LCD, check that the LINE
SELECT switch is set to LINE Out mode.
Adjusting color intensity
•Use the COLOR control slide –/+ to adjust the color
shade.
– ; black and white
+ ; color
•Power consumption increases with the level of color.
Adjusting the brightness
Use the BRIGHT control slide –/+ to adjust the
brightness.
– ; dark
+ ; light
Basic Playback
DVD VCD CD
1
2
34
BRIGHT
COLOR
LCD MODE
Playing a Disc (continued)
22
A
Changing the size of the picture
Use the LCD MODE button to change the picture mode. The mode is shown on the unit’s display window as
follows.
A
The picture mode and size
The picture shown on the LCD depends on the display mode and the size recorded on the disc.
NOTES:
•If you are not using the LCD on this unit, select OFF to conserve power.
•The LCD is turned off if you close the unit.
•Horizontal lines may appear in the picture when the mode is switched to ZOOM, but this is not an indication
of a malfunction.
Mode
Software
Wide-screen
Regular (4:3)
Regular (4:3),
Letterbox
NORMAL
Full screen
Screen with
blackbands on
the right and
left
The picture is
surrounded by
a black frame.
FULL
Full screen
The normal
mode screen is
horizontally
enlarged.
The normal
mode screen is
horizontally
enlarged.
ZOOM
Top and bottom
edges are cut
off.
Top and bottom
edges of the
full mode
screen are cut
off.
Full screen
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
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Playing a Disc (continued)
Basic Operation
23
AWhen a menu screen appears on the TV
screen.
In case of interactive DVDs with control, a menu
screen appears on the TV screen.
Press B/V/v/b and press ENTER, or press the
numeric button(s), to select the desired item.
Play of the selected item now begins.
• For further information, also refer to the jacket or
case of the disc you are playing.
After operation
When the unit is not in use, remove the disc and press
POWER to turn off the DVD player.
NOTES:
• When “ ” appears on the TV screen while a but-
ton is pressed, it means that this function is not
available on the disc you are playing.
• Depending on the DVD disc, some operations may
be different or restricted. Refer to the jacket or
case of the disc you are playing.
Example of interactive
DVD On-Screen Menu
1
2
3
4
OR
Video CD
This contains recordings of pictures and sound
whose quality is on a par with that of video tape.
This player also supports Video CDs with playback
control (Version 2.0).
What is playback control (PBC)?
If a Video CD has “playback control” written on its
disc or jacket, it means that particular scenes or
information can be selected for viewing interactive-
ly with the TV monitor using the menu screen.
DVD VCD CD
Playing a Disc (continued)
24
A
Stopping Play
Press STOP during playback.
A
Resume Play
When play is stopped, the unit records the point
where STOP was pressed (RESUME function).
Press PLAY and play will resume from this point.
NOTES:
• This operation works only with discs for which the
elapsed playing time appears in the display window dur-
ing stop.
• When you press the STOP button, RESUME x(stop)
appears on the screen and the player enters the resume
mode. The current play information will appear on the
front panel display. Note that this information varies
according to the type of disc being played. For DATA
CDs, no infomation may be displayed depending upon
the condition of the disc. For Video CDs, the information
varies if PBC is ON or OFF.
• The Resume function may not be available on some
DVD discs or Video CDs (version 2.0).
A
Screen Saver
The screen saver is useful to prevent your display
from becoming damaged.
The screen saver picture appears when you leave
the DVD player in stop mode for about 15 minutes.
Automatic power off function
After the Screen Saver has been engaged
for about 15
minutes, the DVD player will automati-
cally turn itself off.
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Playing a Disc (continued)
Basic Operation
25
APause
Press PAUSE during playback.
• DVD/Video CD
The player will be placed in the still picture mode.
• CD
The player will be placed in the pause mode.
ASkipping Chapters and Tracks
Skipping forward
Press NEXT during playback.
Achapter (DVD) or a track (CD/Video CD) is skipped
each time the button is pressed.
Skipping back
Press PREV during playback.
• When the button is pressed once midway through
a chapter/track, the player returns to the start of
that chapter/track. When it is pressed again, a
chapter/track is skipped each time the button is
pressed.
For your reference:
• When /is pressed during menu play of
video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0), a
menu screen may sometimes be recalled.
DVD VCD CD
Playing a Disc (continued)
26
A
To Scan at Fast Forward or Fast Reverse
Playback
Press SCAN/SLOW or button during
playback.
[TV screen]
• The speed of advance (reverse) is relatively slow
at first. When the button is pressed again, the
speed becomes faster. (Each time the button is
pressed, the speed increases up to 4 steps (DVD)
or 3 steps (Video CD).)
• The speed will be retained even after the button is
released.
To return to normal playback, press PLAY.
NOTE:
• The DVD player does not play back sound during
the high speed reverse and forward playback of
DVD video discs.
However, the DVD player plays back sound during
fast forward or fast reverse playback of audio CDs.
A
Playing in Slow-Motion (DVD and Video CD only)
Press SCAN/SLOW or during Pause mode.
[TV screen]
• The speed of slow-motion is slow at first. When
the button is pressed again, the speed becomes
faster. (Each time the button is pressed, the speed
increase up to 4 steps.)
• The speed will be retained even after the button is
released.
To return to normal playback, press PLAY.
NOTES:
• The sound is muted during slow-motion playback.
• Subtitles do not appear on the screen during slow
motion playback.
• The reverse slow does not work with Audio and
Video CD.
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This unit features GUI*Menu Icons showing disc
information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed play-
ing time, audio/subtitle language, angle, and sound)
and player information (repeat play, play mode,
marker, etc.). Some icons only show the indicated
information. Other icons allow the settings to be
changed.
* GUI: Graphic User Interface
Common procedures
1.Press DISPLAY during playback.
Title function can be accessed from the stop
mode.
2.Press V/v to select the desired item.
The current selected item is indicated by a yellow
frame on its GUI menu icons.
3.Press B/bto select the desired setting.
• When numbers are displayed (e.g. title number), the
numeric buttons can also be used for setting instead of
B/b.
• For some functions, the setting will be registered
immediately; for others, ENTER must be pressed.
To clear the GUI Menu Icons, press DISPLAY
again.
Examples of GUI Menu Icons.
(The screens may differ depending on the disc contents.)
General information about GUI Menu lcons
Operation Using GUI Menu Icons
27
AUDIO
PREV NEXT
CLEAR
PLAY PAUSE STOP
SET UP
SCAN
TOP MENU MENU
DISPLAY RETURN
SLOW
REPEAT
RANDOM A-B
PROGRAM
ANGLE
123
654
78
0
9
DVD PORTABLE
ENTER
1
2, 3
1 /3
1 /12
0:20:09
1 ENG
D
5.1 CH
OFF
1 /1
NORM.
1 /3
NORM.
0:20:09
ST
(DVD GUI) (Video CD GUI) (Video CD (Version 2.0))
PBC
NORM.
0:20:09
ST
DVD VCD CD
Detailed Description of each GUI Menu Icon
28
You can view information about a disc and its operational status on the TV screen.
Shows the current title number and total number of titles,
and skips to the desired title number.
Shows the current chapter number and total number of
chapters, and skips to the desired chapter number.
Shows the elapsed playing time, and
searches the point by the elapsed time directly.
Shows the current audio soundtrack language,
encoding method, and channel number, and
changes the setting.
Shows the current subtitles language, and
changes the setting.
Shows the current angle number and total number of
angles, and changes the angle number.
Shows the current sound mode, and
changes the setting.
1 /3
1 /12
0:20:09
1 ENG
D
5.1 CH
OFF
1 /1
NORM.
FUNCTION
(Press B/bto select desired item)
B/b, or Numeric
ENTER
B/b, or Numeric
ENTER
NEXT, PREV
Numeric
ENTER
B/b, AUDIO
B/b
B/b, ANGLE
B/b
Press DISPLAY during
playback. [TV screen]
DVD GUI SELECTION
METHOD
DVD

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Detailed Description of each GUI Menu Icon (continued)
Operation Using GUI Menu Icons
29
B/b, or Numeric
ENTER
NEXT, PREV
B/b, AUDIO
B/b
Shows the current track number, total number of tracks and
PBC On mode, and skip to the desired track number.
Shows the elapsed playing time (Display only)
Shows the audio channel, and
changes the audio channel.
Shows the current sound mode, and
changes the setting.
1 /3
NORM.
0:20:09
ST
FUNCTION
(Press B/bto select desired item) SELECTION
METHOD
NOTE:
•Some DVD discs may not provide all of the above GUI menu icons.
Press DISPLAY during
playback. [TV screen]
Video CD GUI
VCD
Using a Title/DVD Menu
30
Using a Title Menu
Some movie discs may contain two or more titles. If
the disc has a title menu recorded on it, the TOP
MENU button can be used to select the movie title.
(The details of operation differ depending on the disc
used.)
•Selecting a title may not be possible on
certain DVD discs.
1.Press TOP MENU.
Alist of the titles on the disc is displayed.
Press TOP MENU again to resume play from the
scene when TOP MENU was first pressed.
•Resume play may not be possible on certain
discs.
2.Press B/V/v/b and press ENTER or PLAY, or
press the numeric button(s), to select desired
title.
The selected title now starts playing.
Using a DVD Menu
Some DVDs have unique menu structures called
DVD menus. For example, DVDs programmed with
complex contents provide guide menus, and those
recorded with various languages provide menus for
audio and subtitle language. Although the DVD
menu’s contents and operation differ from disc to
disc, the following explains the basic operation when
this feature is used.
1.Press MENU during play.
The DVD menu available on the disc is now dis-
played.
Pressing MENU again resumes play from the
scene when MENU was first pressed.
•Resume play may not be possible on certain
discs.
2.Press B/V/v/b and press ENTER, or press the
numeric button(s), to select desired item.
The selected item is now executed.
1
2
3
4
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Changing Subtitle Language
Advanced Operations
31
It is possible to change the subtitle language to a dif-
ferent language from the one selected at the initial
settings. (See page 45 for further info.)
This operation works only with discs on which multi-
ple subtitle languages are recorded.
NOTES:
• In some cases, the subtitle language is not
changed to the selected one immediately.
• When a disc supporting the closed caption is
played, the subtitle and the closed caption may
overlap each other on the TV screen. In this case,
turn the subtitle off.
• When the desired language is not selected even
after pressing the button several times, it means
that the
language is not available on the disc.
• When the power is turned on or the disc is
removed, subtitles appear in the language select-
ed at the initial settings. If this language is not
recorded on the disc, the disc’s priority language
appears.
1.Press DISPLAY during playback.
2.Press V/v to select Subtitle item.
3.Press B/brepeatedly until the desired Subtitle
is selected.
Each time this button is pressed, the TV screen
display changes.
TOP MENU MENU
DISPLAY RETURN
DVD PORTABLE
ENTER
1
2, 3
OFF
1 ENG
DVD
Changing Audio Soundtrack Language
32
It is possible to change the audio soundtrack lan-
guage (or encoding method, channel number) to a
different language from the one selected at the initial
settings in case of DVD disc. (See page 45 for fur-
ther info.) This operation works only with discs on
which multiple audio soundtrack languages are
recorded. And it is possible to change the audio
channel in case of Video CD.
NOTES:
• When the desired language is not selected even
after pressing the button several times, it means
that the language is not available on the disc.
• When the power is turned on or the disc is
removed, the language heard is the one selected
at the initial settings. If this language is not record-
ed on the disc, only the available language on the
disc will be heard.
• Some discs may not respond to Audio feature.
• DVD
1.Press AUDIO during play.
Number of the audio soundtrack language being
played back.
2.Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired lan-
guage (or encoding method, channel number)
is selected.
• Audio and Video CD
1.Press AUDIO during play.
2.Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired
sound is selected.
AUDIO
PREV NEXT
CLEAR SET UP
SCAN SLOW
REPEAT
RANDOM A-B
PROGRAM
ANGLE
123
654
78
0
9
1, 2
1 ENG
D
5.1 CH
2 FRE
D
5.1 CH
ST
LEFT
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Viewing from another Angle
33
Some DVDs may contain scenes which have been
shot simultaneously from a number of different
angles. For these discs, the same scene can be
viewed from each of these different angles using the
ANGLE button. (The recorded angles differ depend-
ing on the disc used.)
1.Press ANGLE during playback.
Number of angle
being played back.
2.Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired
angle is selected.
For your reference
• The ANGLE indicator will blink on the TV screen at
scenes recorded at different angles to indicate that
angle switching is possible.
• The angle number can be programmed beforehand;
the angle will be switched to the selected number
when the ANGLE indicator blinks.
NOTE:
• This function only works for discs having scenes
recorded at different angles.
Advanced Operations
1 /3 2 /3 3 /3
1, 2
AUDIO
PREV NEXT
CLEAR
PLAY PAUSE STOP
SET UP
SCAN
TOP MENU MENU
DISPLAY RETURN
SLOW
REPEAT
RANDOM A-B
PROGRAM
ANGLE
123
654
78
0
9
ENTER
1 /1
1 /2
DVD
Product a 3D Surround Effect
34
This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, using 3D
Surround Sound technology, which simulates multi-
channel audio playback from two conventional stereo
speakers instead of the five or more speakers nor-
mally required to listen to multi-channel audio from a
home theater. This feature works with DVD discs
encoded with Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital
audio tracks.
NOTES:
• This 3D Surround effect may not be available on
some DVD discs, such as those recorded with a
mono audio soundtrack.
• Turn off the TV surround sound and other sur-
round effects when using this 3D surround effect.
•For best 3D Surround effect using only two speak-
ers, it is recommended that the two speakers be
positioned approximately 2 m to 2.5 m apart, and
that the listening position be 2 m to 2.5 m away
from the speakers.
3D Surround Effect works only when you
connect a PHONES connector or an AUDIO
IN/OUT.
1.Press DISPLAY during playback.
2.Press V/vto select SOUND item.
3.Press B/brepeatedly until the desired sound is
selected.
Each time this button is pressed, the TV screen
display changes.
PREV NEXT
CLEAR
PLAY PAUSE STOP
SET UP
SCAN
TOP MENU MENU
DISPLAY RETURN
SLOW
78
0
9
ENTER
1
2, 3
NORM.
SUR
CD
DVD

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Repeat Play
Advanced Operations
35
Repeating viewing (listening)
Press REPEAT during playback.
Each time this button is pressed, the TV screen
changes as shown below and the disc will repeat a
chapter or title (DVD) or a track (Audio and Video CD).
• DVD
Cancel repeat mode
(normal play)
Repeat of chapter
being played
Repeat of title
being played
•Audio and Video CD
Cancel repeat mode
(normal play)
Repeat of track
being played
Repeat of entire
disc contents
To enjoy program repeat play (Video CD)
If REPEAT is pressed during program play, repeat
play is operated as below.
Cancel repeat mode
(Program play)
Repeat of the current
programmed track
Repeat of all
programs
To return to normal play
Press REPEAT several times until “OFF” is dis-
played.
OFF
TITLE
CHAPT
OFF
ALL
TRACK
OFF
ALL
TRACK
REPEAT
AUDIO
PREV NEXT
CLEAR
PLAY PAUSE STOP
SET UP
SCAN SLOW
REPEAT
RANDOM A-B
PROGRAM
ANGLE
123
654
78
0
9
DVD VCD CD
Repeat Play (continued)
36
Repeating sections between two specific points
(A-B repeat)
NOTES:
•Repeat play works only with discs for which the
elapsed playing time appears in the display win-
dow during playback.
•Repeat play may not work correctly with some
DVDs and some Video CDs.
•A-B repeat play works only within a title DVD or a
track Video CD.
•Some subtitles recorded around point A or B may
fail to appear (DVD).
1.Press A-B during playback at the point where
repeat play is to start (A).
•You can select “OFF” at this step by pressing
CLEAR.
2.Press A-B during playback at the point where
repeat play is to be concluded (B).
Repeat play of the selection between points A and
B starts.
To return to normal playback
Press A-B once “OFF” is displayed.
1, 2
AUDIO
PREV NEXT
CLEAR
PLAY PAUSE STOP
SET UP
SCAN
TOP MENU MENU
SLOW
REPEAT
RANDOM A-B
PROGRAM
ANGLE
123
654
78
0
9
ENTER
A *
A–B
A B
A–B
OFF
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Random Play
Advanced Operations
37
Random play (Karaoke DVD, Video CD (PBC OFF))
NOTE:
This function only works with karaoke DVD and
Video CD. Random does not work with DVD movie
discs.
You can playback titles or tracks in random order.
(Random playback)
The DVD player automatically selects the titles on a
DVD video karaoke disc only and plays them back
randomly.
1.
Press RANDOM during playback.
The DVD player automatically starts random play-
back and the RANDOM indicator in the display
window appears for 2 seconds.
RAMDOM indicator also appears in the display
window when new track starts to play.
2. To return to normal play.
Press RANDOM again.
NOTES:
• Random playback may not be possible on certain
discs.
•If you press the or button
during random playback, the DVD player goes to
another track randomly and starts playback.
DVD VCD
1, 2
AUDIO
PREV NEXT
CLEAR
PLAY PAUSE STOP
SET UP
SCAN
TOP MENU MENU
DISPLAY RETURN
SLOW
REPEAT
RANDOM A-B
PROGRAM
ANGLE
123
654
78
0
9
ENTER
38
Program Play
Programmed Playback with Audio
CD and MP3 disc
The Program function enables you to store your
favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory.
Program can contain 30 tracks.
1.Press PROGRAM during playback or in the
stop mode to enter the Program Edit mode.
The “
”
mark will appear to the right of the word
Program on the right side of the menu screen.
NOTE:
•Press PROGRAM to exit the Program Edit mode;
the
“
”mark will disappear.
2.Select a track by using V/v, then press ENTER
to place the selected track on the Program list.
3.Repeat step 2 to place additional tracks on the
Program list.
Audio CD menu MP3 menu
4.Press b.
The programmed track you selected last is highlighted on
the program list.
5.Press V/vto select the track you want to start
playing.
Press TOP MENU to move to the next page.
Press MENU to move to the previous page.
6.Press H (PLAY) to start.
Playback begins in the order in which you programmed
the tracks and “PROG.” appears on the menu screen.
Playback stops after all of the tracks on the Program list
have played once.
7.To resume normal playback from programmed
playback, press PROGRAM and select a track
of CD (or MP3) list, then press ENTER.
“PROG.” indicator disappears on the menu screen and
starts normal playback.
Clear All
Program
0:02:43
TRACK 2
TRACK 3
TRACK 4
TRACK 5
TRACK 1
CD Player
TRACK 1
TRACK 2
TRACK 3
TRACK 4
TRACK 5
TRACK 6
TRACK 7
TRACK 8
STER. NORM.
MP3
Clear All
Program
TRACK 1/104 0:04:25
TRACK 1.mp3
TRACK 2.mp3
TRACK 3.mp3
TRACK 4.mp3
TRACK 5.mp3
TRACK 2.mp3
TRACK 3.mp3
TRACK 4.mp3
TRACK 5.mp3
TRACK 1.mp3
TRACK 6.mp3
TRACK 7.mp3
TRACK 8.mp3
MP3
CD