Sony DVP-FX1 Portable DVD Player

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• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004VVVF
• Item model number: DVPFX1
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #118,237 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Sony has entered the popular foray of portable DVD players with the DVPFX1. This sleek, silver player offers a 7-inch diagonal LCD screen, housed in a magnesium die-cast body that weighs only 1.7 pounds. The player attaches to a lithium-ion battery pack, which Sony rates at up to four hours of playback time.

With the DVPFX1, you can watch DVD movies in 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios, and listen through the built-in speakers that flank the screen. Or purchase a pair of headphones, plug them into the headphone jack, and enjoy the SRS simulated surround mode in private. You can also listen to music CDs.

The DVPFX1 is compatible with Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround formats. It has an optical digital audio output, so you can connect the DVPFX1 to a TV and use it as a standalone DVD player. Sony's DVPFX1 has composite and S-Video outputs, as well as a set of audio-video inputs that enable you to connect a camcorder and watch home videos on the 7-inch screen.

With its slim dimensions, the DVPFX1 is perfect for long airline flights and hotel rooms. It's also great for kids on long road trips. A custom parental control feature enables you to lock out up to 50 discs.

Advanced features include an onscreen video bit-rate meter that allows you to monitor MPEG-2 compression ratios, SmoothScan and SmoothSlow for forward and reverse searches, and Virtual Enhanced Surround. The player comes with a full- function remote and has basic control functions that are accessible from the top panel.

Product Description

You live in the real world... A world of work... of play... of travel... Sony adds life to your world, whether you're: At Home... At Work... On the Road... On the Go...Sony offers you its superb Portable DVD Player that features 7-inch Color LCD Screen delivers brilliant color and incredible detail to its 16: 9 aspect ratio screen, with an anti-glare, anti-reflection function that enhances contrast. Compact Chassis Size lets you enjoy all the benefits of a total DVD package in a small, space saving chassis. Excellent for those who are challenged for space, or for those using mini-systems or micro components for their home theater. 10-bit Video D/A Converter delivers faster video signal processing than conventional methods, minimizing digital artifacts for enhanced digital video quality. Discrete Dual Laser Pickup provides the best possible picture and sound from both DVDs and CDs. As one is optimized for DVD, and the other for CD, each is calibrated to deliver maximum performance from each format. DTS Compatibility allows the DVD player to pickup and output DTS (Digital Theater System) 5.1 channel audio signals for decoding by DTS-decoding receivers. The sound of DTS is three-dimensional with a wide dynamic range and a minimum of compression artifacts. Optical Dolby Digital Output delivers 5.1 channel digital audio signals via optical connection to Dolby Digital decoding AV receivers for the best in home theater audio. Your world... Your Sony.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars somewhat disappointed, December 25, 2000

By	Eugene M. Singer "gene singer" (brooklyn, new york USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

the new sony dvd player is not what i would have expected from Sony. The sound is fabulous when using earphones. However,the picture clarity is not nearly as defined as the Panasonic. I have both and the picture quality doesn't compare. The Panasonic is light years ahead of Sony in this area. the Sony being the most expensive player on the market leaves you disappointed in the picture and external sound quality.However, it is lighter and easier to handle than the Panasonic. I would not trade picture quality for ease and handling.

31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars What? No power cord?, January 16, 2001

By A Customer

I have always been a fan of Sony products and recently eagerly awaited the release of their new portable DVD, the DVP FX1. However, I was told by the Sony rep in its Chicago store that FX1 cannot be plugged into a car or airplane outlet; extra batteries would have to be bought and carried instead. I intend to use the portable DVD almost exclusively on car and airplne trips so I will find another brand instead.

21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sony's FINEST!!!!!!!!!!!, October 1, 2000

By	Kenny Arnold (Poway, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Wow!!! This portable DVD player is my favorite Sony toy!!! Not only is the video quality excellent but there are also A/V inputs and outputs. In other words, hook it up to a big TV or hook your VCR or camera up to it. I think the most important feature is that it can play dual layer discs. Often confused with double sided discs, dual layer is two metal films on one side of the disc. It's basically 2x regular DVD data on only one side. Although tricky at first, the navigation system is well planned and well thought out. As a bonus, it uses enhanced signals when a Glasstron headset is connected to the player. I strongly recommend this product, mostly due to the quality of Sony but also due to its overwhelming coolness factor. I wish I could give it more than five stars!!