Sony DVP-FX74 User Manual

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Charging time and playing time
Charging time: approx. 3 hours
Playing time: approx. 3 hours
Times indicated are under the following 
conditions:
– Moderate temperature (20°C (68°F))
– Headphone use
– Backlight set to minimum
Depending on the ambient temperature or 
rechargeable battery condition, charging time 
may be longer, or playing time may be reduced.
To check the battery level
When the player is stopped, the battery 
indicator is displayed. When the battery is 
empty, 
 is displayed or the CHARGE 
indicator flashes. Set the POWER switch 
to “OFF,” connect the AC power adaptor, 
and recharge the battery.
Using the Car Battery 
Adaptor
The car battery adaptor (supplied) is for a 
12V car battery, negative earth (do not use 
it with a 24V car battery, positive earth).
1
Start the engine.
2
Connect the car battery adaptor.
3
Turn on the player.
b
• The driver should not connect or disconnect 
the car battery adaptor while driving.
• Arrange the cord so as not to interfere with the 
driver. Also, do not place the LCD panel where 
the driver can watch.
• Clean the cigarette lighter socket. If it is dirty, 
it may cause contact failure or malfunction.
• Use the car battery adaptor with the car engine 
running. If it is used with the car engine off, the 
car battery may become depleted.
Full
Empty
POWER
ON
OFF
HOLD
PHONES
A
B
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
DC IN
9.5V
DC IN
9.5V
To cigarette 
lighter socket
Car battery 
adaptor 
(supplied)
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