Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player
Enjoy your collection of movies, music and photos with the ultra-portable Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player. Its 9" LCD screen offers high resolution and 180° of swivel to give you multiple viewing angles and reduce glare in any environment. Since it offers A/V inputs and outputs, you can hook it up to your TV to use it at home. However, its compact size and included car adapter means it can easily accompany you on vacations or tag along on extended car trips for versatile entertainment.
It supports several disc formats so it can play DVDs and CDs you burned yourself, and also accommodates JPEG photo and MP3 music files via its USB port. You can enjoy up to six hours of portable playback using the included rechargeable battery for hassle-free use on the go.
This disc player also offers built-in decoding for Dolby Digital and a stereo downmix through the integrated speakers. With the selectable sound mode, you can get the most out of your movies.
If you have young children and want to restrict certain disc playback for them, you can use the DVP-FX970's parental lock control. Additional convenient features include picture adjustments like contrast, color and hue, a screen saver, auto power off, and closed captioning.
Wherever you take the DVP-FX970, you can easily control everything with the system remote. It also offers touch key controls on the bezel for added simplicity. Its elegant black styling offers enhanced viewing, and adds a touch of class to any environment. So if you need a portable entertainer the whole family can enjoy, the DVP-FX970 can certainly deliver.
- The 9" high resolution (800 x 480) LCD screen swivels up to 180° to afford you multiple viewing angles while watching movies on the go
- The DVP-FX970 supports playback of multiple movie and music formats: DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, Video CD
- Built-in USB port supports playback of videos, photos and music from a USB memory device
- Enjoy up to 6 hours of playback on a single charge; that means you could easily watch 3 2-hour movies without needing to recharge
- Home theater friendly; plug the DVP-FX970 into your TV using the A/V output and included A/V cable to transform it into a standard DVD player at home
- Dual headphone jacks let you immerse yourself in your favorite movies and music in any environment, and even share with a friend
- Included car adapter means you can take this disc player virtually anywhere, including extended road trips
- Bezel features easy-access touch keys around the screen to easily control playback of your entertainment
| Video | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Region | 1 |
| Progressive Scan | None |
| HD Upconversion | No |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 9" (22.86 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 (800 x 480) |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Dolby Digital / DTS Compatibility |
Yes / No Dolby Surround Downmix |
| HDCD Decoding | No |
| Audio D/A Converter | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Virtual Surround | No |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Disc Playback Formats | |
|---|---|
| Video |
DVD DVD+R, DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-R, DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD Camcorder 8cm DVD Video CD |
| Audio |
CD (CD-DA) CD-R CD-RW MP3 (From DVD-R/-RW/-R DL, DVD+R/+RW/+R DL) |
| Pictures |
KODAK Picture CD JPEG (From DVD-R/-RW/-R DL, DVD+R/+RW/+R DL; CD-R/-RW) |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Digital Media Slot | USB Port |
| Slow Motion Playback | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Frame-by-Frame Playback | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Bookmarking | Yes |
| Zoom | Yes |
| Parental Lock | Yes |
| Closed Captions | Yes |
| Screen Saver | Yes |
| OSD | English, Spanish |
| Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs |
Analog Audio (Mini) In/Out x 1 Video (Mini) In/Out x 1 DC In x 1 |
| Outputs | Headphone Out (Mini) x 2 |
| Other | USB Port x 1 |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Remote | Included |
| Power Requirements | 100-240V AC |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 8.7 x 1.7 x 6.8" (223 x 44 x 173 mm) |
| Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 25 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good picture (15)
- Good sound (13)
- Portable (13)
- Simple controls (13)
- Lightweight (12)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (9)
- At home (8)
- In the car (8)
- Home (5)
- Bedroom (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (10), Traveler (6), Casual user (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (19), Yes (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Best portable DVD-nonstop proof
I'm an artist and I have bought dozens of portable DVD players for "video walls" that I create with large-scale drawings embedded with DVD monitors. I have purchased every brand on t...Read complete review
I'm an artist and I have bought dozens of portable DVD players for "video walls" that I create with large-scale drawings embedded with DVD monitors. I have purchased every brand on the face of the earth, and I run them as much as 24 hours a day, day after day, for a month or more. What's the best player? Sony is, by far: the best image, the best durability, and the most options for full screen, excelled color and all menu choices. And the best deal I always get for photographic and video/digital equipment? B & H...of course!
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Most Liked Negative Review
looks sleek, but disappointing!!
I asked my husband for this portable SONY DVD player as a birthday present. I had looked at the reviews given and was pleased overall with the comments and of course, the SONY "...Read complete review
I asked my husband for this portable SONY DVD player as a birthday present. I had looked at the reviews given and was pleased overall with the comments and of course, the SONY "brand" by and large speaks for itself.
It was my intention to use this player to view exercise DVD's and to view movies which I had intended to purchase. Also, since I have a large CD collection, it also suited my purpose to have the opportunity to listen to my CDs especially when I'm traveling.
Although I was initially pleased with the product which showed my DVDs wonderfully and played my CD's equally as well, what I found was that after purchasing this item during late September 2011, and perhaps using it approximately 3-4 times a week for no more than 8-10 hours weekly, suddenly in mid-December 2011, the DVD completely stopped playing. This was surprising to me since I recall quite clearly that the last time I had used the player was to listen to one solitary CD which could have been no more than 60-75 minutes in length.
The error message that I received was that the disk could not be read. While I initially thought that this might be the case for the the CDs only, unfortunately this was also true for the DVDs as well. I just couldn't imagine what happened to the unit.
Fortunately for the 2-year replacement contract which I also purchased, the 3rd party vendor has stated that upon my returning the entire package with all the contents back to them, I'll receive a check for my purchase price plus the taxes.
So upon receipt of my check I will return back to B & H to make another portable DVD purchase again, however I will forego the SONY product line and choose another brand.
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Picture
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
We've had this DVD player for about 2 weeks. Our primary reason for buying it was to help keep our 2-year old daughter entertained while flying and on long trips in the car. So far, it's great. The picture is superb, it's nice and light, and the battery lasts for as long as we need it. I'll update a few months from now after we've had time to really use it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Bedroom
- Car
- Home
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
I bought two of them so our children can watch the same movie in the car (connect with a special wire). The battery's last long.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Picture
Cons
- Power switch little hard
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
I purchased this to play dvd's while riding my indoor bike. Very clear picture, enough volume, easy to use, and best of all, it starts to play where I ended the time before. Love the portability!
Pros
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Picture
Cons
- Limited format support
- Sound level is low
Best Uses
- Bedroom
- Car
- Dorm Room
- Home
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
I have used the player on trips for the kids and it works wonderfully with the included car adapter or battery power. Also use on the treadmill for video or mp3s to cut down on boredom and in the bedroom where there is no TV. I find it handy to watch a video impromtu that I can carry outside, to other rooms, etc. without cranking up the TV and DVD player. Battery life is also good and the swivel screen is very handy. Works with my camera, too.
I wish it supported more video and picture formats and codecs - but the same can be said for most players. Only supports mp4 simple profile (low res) and jpg (size is limited). But free software can convert videos and pics, if needed, and most cameras can save in jpg (but you may have to resize if you have a high res camera). So, it is not for someone expecting to throw any video or pic at it (but DVD's work great). Perhaps someday the truly universal player will be made at a reasonable price. Sound is not particulary loud if there is background noise. Also would like a card reader.
Overall, the player meets most of my needs as a DVD and mp3 player and I am very satisfied with it. Resolution is fine but don't expect 720p! If more formats were supported, I would have given 5* overall. But it is 5* for its primary DVD/MP3 purpose.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Bedroom
- Home
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
what is says is what it is.
portable, light.
i just wish battery life would be better.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Picture
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
I am an amateur nature/wildlife videographer. I use this DVD player as a monitor while taking video.
This is my second Sony DVD player, it is replacing the Sony 8" DVP-FX820 which finally died after much abuse being taken into the woods over the past 5 years. This player has one of the highest resolution, (800 x 430), of all the portable players but the blue-rays.
When I'm out in the woods in my blind waiting for an animal to show up I can watch a video with ear phones and when something shows I just push a button and switch the player back to the camera. Its high resolution is what I use to help focus the camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
I asked my husband for this portable SONY DVD player as a birthday present. I had looked at the reviews given and was pleased overall with the comments and of course, the SONY "brand" by and large speaks for itself.
It was my intention to use this player to view exercise DVD's and to view movies which I had intended to purchase. Also, since I have a large CD collection, it also suited my purpose to have the opportunity to listen to my CDs especially when I'm traveling.
Although I was initially pleased with the product which showed my DVDs wonderfully and played my CD's equally as well, what I found was that after purchasing this item during late September 2011, and perhaps using it approximately 3-4 times a week for no more than 8-10 hours weekly, suddenly in mid-December 2011, the DVD completely stopped playing. This was surprising to me since I recall quite clearly that the last time I had used the player was to listen to one solitary CD which could have been no more than 60-75 minutes in length.
The error message that I received was that the disk could not be read. While I initially thought that this might be the case for the the CDs only, unfortunately this was also true for the DVDs as well. I just couldn't imagine what happened to the unit.
Fortunately for the 2-year replacement contract which I also purchased, the 3rd party vendor has stated that upon my returning the entire package with all the contents back to them, I'll receive a check for my purchase price plus the taxes.
So upon receipt of my check I will return back to B & H to make another portable DVD purchase again, however I will forego the SONY product line and choose another brand.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Bedroom
- Office
- On photo shoots
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
Well-placed controls, excellent screen resolution, dual phone jacks, ability to view jpeg files all make this an excellent DVD player.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Consistent Performance
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- High Quality Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
I can sat this on the dining room table and feed my grandaughter in her highchair and she'll watch spongebob and eat without playing with her food or wanting to get down. Also the quality and picture are beyond compare. Haven't tested the battery life yet as I just plug it in at the table. But so far I give two thumbs up to Sony and the dvp.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy Controls
- Good Picture
- Good Sound
- Lightweight
- Long Battery Life
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Car
- Travel
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
The 9" screen is wonderful. The battery lasts for about 2 movies. This is excellent for air travel. Great product and great service from B&H.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy Controls
- Good Picture
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
I use the portable DVD player to watch educational videos while I ride my stationary bike. It delivers excellent picture quality and non-skip playing. The swivel screen is very helpful for the set-up I am using.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy Controls
- Good Picture
- Good Sound
- Lightweight
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Car
- Travel
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
We use this on long car rides to visit relatives. It works well and is easy for my young children to navigate. I no longer have to sit next to them in the back to figure out the DVD player. We have had ours for 6 months with no issues. I also used it to connect to a hotel TV to watch a movie I brought and it had a very good picture.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Durable
- Easy Controls
- Good Picture
- Good Sound
- Lightweight
- Long Battery Life
- Portable
Cons
- Sorry no
Best Uses
- At Home
- In The Car
- Office
- Travel
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
I'm an artist and I have bought dozens of portable DVD players for "video walls" that I create with large-scale drawings embedded with DVD monitors. I have purchased every brand on the face of the earth, and I run them as much as 24 hours a day, day after day, for a month or more. What's the best player? Sony is, by far: the best image, the best durability, and the most options for full screen, excelled color and all menu choices. And the best deal I always get for photographic and video/digital equipment? B & H...of course!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Durable
- Good Picture
- Good Sound
- Lightweight
- Long Battery Life
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
I use the player to watch movies in bed.
Great things:
the six hour battery life is an advantage, the screen quality is excellent, the Display function is helpful, and the remote control is nice.
Not so great things: the Power On/Off switch is not too easy to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy Controls
- Good Picture
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
My intent here was to use this as cheap portable monitor and have a DVD player as needed. This device works perfectly and was quick and easy to setup. I would like to see a Blu-ray Player like this one.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy Controls
- Good Picture
- Good Sound
- Lightweight
- Long Battery Life
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
On a 6 hour plane ride, DVD player lasted the whole time. Good picture and sound quality
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
Does what iits supposed to do: play movies. Nothing fancy, just functional. Really nice picture annd sound with headphones. Use it in bed so as not to wake up my spouse. And it works perfectly!
Pros
- Easy Controls
- Good Picture
- Good Sound
- Lightweight
- Long Battery Life
- Portable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- At Home
- Travel
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
It's mainly used to watch movies and other shows recorded on DVD-Rs. External speakers, even the small units plugged into the headphone jacks serve to enhance the player's already very good audio output! This is one excellent product!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy Controls
- Good Picture
- Good Sound
- Long Battery Life
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- In The Car
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
My husband and I gave this to our godchild for her birthday this year. She has only had it for a couple weeks but seems to love it so far. Picture looks great and the sound is perfect - but have heard that our godchild does well with just holding it.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Durable
- Easy Controls
- Good Picture
- Good Sound
- Lightweight
- Long Battery Life
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Sony DVP-FX970 9" Portable DVD Player:
Great product bought it for the plane and train rides of course when traveling at night LOL
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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What's in the Box
- Remote Control
- 2 x AA Batteries
- AC Adapter
- Car Battery Charger
- A/V Cable
- Customer Registration Card
- Warranty Card
- Instruction Manual; English, Spanish
- 1-Year Parts and Labor Warranty
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