7" widescreen LCD * plays DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and Video CD * plays CD, audio CD-R & CD-RW, and MP3 CD-R & CD-RW * plays digital picture CDs (JPEG) * mini-optical digital output for Dolby Digital/DTS¨/PCM *
Finally, a way to turn downtime into prime time. Sony's stylish, slender DVP-FX701 offers a 7-inch widescreen TFT liquid-crystal display whose 16:9 aspect ratio matches that of your favorite feature films. Built-in stereo speakers offer virtual surround for a more spacious effect, and the unit plays CDs, too--leave the screen down, plug your headphones in, and crank it up (but not too loud). The DVP-FX701's 3-hour lithium-ion battery ensures uninterrupted viewing of all but the longest movies, and an included AC power adapter lets you watch from the hotel room--you can even plug it into a TV on the road or at home through the unit's minijack S-video and composite-video outputs.
Use the player to listen to your MP3 CDs and to view slideshows of your most recent or most precious digital photos--perfect for those infrequent visits to mom and dad. A compact remote control affords ready access to the device from up to several feet away, and its brushed-aluminum finish lends an air of refined elegance.
Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio output (through a .125-inch minijack-to-Toslink optical cable, not supplied) for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver. The outputs are switchable as AV inputs, too, in case you want to use the screen as a monitor for a camcorder or video-game device.
The resume feature automatically restarts playback from the point where you last stopped a disc. The model measures a mere 7.4 inches in length and 5.9 inches wide and a mere inch thick (without the battery). Headphones are not included.
What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control (RM-D163A), 2 AA batteries, one 7.4V lithium-ion battery, an RCA-to-minijack analog audio/composite-video interconnect, an AC adapter, and a user's manual.
1 "Freeze!"
Gotta admit I love the little thing BUT when I play my home made DVDs on it has a slight freezing problem and the funny thing is that it doesn't happen to all of them. Cleaning the disc and the lens won't do the job either. Other than that I really can't complain about it. I'd still recommend it.
2 Have not seen a better unit than this...
I purchased my Sony Port/DVD Player a year ago from CC. Last week I had to take it in to CC to have it returned to Sony for repairs. It started to freeze up as another reviewer stated.
But we have run this thing like crazy for the last 12 months. Between my husband and I we have put at least 750 hours of viewing time into it before this problem occurred. Having purchased the extended maintenance program, if Sony can't fix it I get a new one. To me the price was well worth the enjoyment we have already received from this player, not to mention the future with the repaired/replaced unit. Can't find one better by me...and I looked around alot before purchasing last year.
3 I do not know what Sony was thinking...
I bought mine at CC, and am returning it tomorrow. It only works with half of the DVDs I have tried in it. With the other half (which, by the way, work in a regular Sony DVD and in a Sony Vaio computer), the images froze every other minute, the rewind feature did not work, the scene selection neither, etc. The DVDs I have tried in it are, in many instances new, but still do not work (i.e., Seinfeld, Indiana Jones). When it works, the image is very good, and the sound also, but the infuriating habit of not playing 50% of the DVDs is more that I can stand.
4 Great Portable-shop around for better price
I bought this prod from CC about 7 months ago. It is really good. Will play DVD-R & + R discs. And the battery will last as advertised-3 hours. The picture is great & has not malfunctioned yet! But shop around for price. I paid $350.00 at CC and this was not a special sale price. I don't understand the $499.00+ price for this item. If this is what you are looking for in a portable player you will not be disappointed. Sony hit a home run with this item. Just shop around!!
