Sony DVP-F21 User Manual

3-070-344-11(2)ã 2001 Sony CorporationDVP-F21CD/DVD PlayerOperating Instructions

10Front Panel DisplayWhen playing back a DVDWhen playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC)When playing back a CD or VIDEO CD (without PBC)Lights up when you can c

11Side PanelA DC IN 10.5 V jack (17)B AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (17, 23, 24, 26)C DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (24, 26, 28)D VIDEO OUT jack (17, 20)E S-VIDEO

12RemoteA SEARCH MODE button (47)B BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button (56)C TIME/TEXT button (48)D SURROUND button (53)E ANGLE button (55)F AUDIO butt

13Guide to On-Screen Displays (Status Bar, Control Bar, Control Menu)The following explains the three types of on-screen displays used with this playe

14Control BarThe Control Bar appears when a playback function is selected by pressing the function’s button on the remote.Control MenuThe Control Menu

15Getting Started15Getting StartedQuick OverviewA quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the player

16If you cannot operate the player with the remoteThe player has 2 remote sensors, one at the top and one on the front (page 18). If one of the remote

17Getting Started17Step 3: TV HookupsRemove the jack cover from the player (see fig. A). Then connect the supplied audio/video cord and power cord in

18To change the colour system (Asian models only)The colour system of the player is set to NTSC or PAL. If the on-screen menu of the player does not a

19Getting Started19After Step 5Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want from the menu and play

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servici

20HookupsHooking Up the PlayerFollow Steps 1 to 5 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.Before you start, turn off the power, check that yo

21HookupsA If you are connecting to a video input jackConnect the yellow plugs of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You wil

22Step 2: Connecting the Audio CordsRefer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. The surround effects you will enjoy

23Hookups Connecting to your TVThis connection will use your TV speakers for sound.xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection.• TVS DYNAM

24 Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deckThis connection will use your 2 front speakers conne

25HookupsStereo amplifier (receiver)CD/DVD playerStereo audio cord (not supplied)Optical digital cord (not supplied)to audio inputto optical digital i

26 Connecting to a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder amplifier (receiver) and 3 to 6 speakersThis connection will allow you to enjoy the surround eff

27Hookups* When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer.to audio inputCD/DVD p

28 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder, and 6 speakersThis connectio

29Hookupsto optical digital inputOptical digital cord (not supplied)CD/DVD player[Speakers][Speakers]AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoderFront (R)Fr

3PrecautionsOn safety• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.• Should any solid object or liquid fall in

30Step 3: Attaching the Jack CoverYou can install the player horizontally, vertically or on the wall.Notes• Make sure that the connecting cords are no

31HookupsWhen you install the player on the wallAttach the jack cover as in the same way for the horizontal installation. Fasten screws (not supplied)

32Step 5: Quick SetupFollow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments to use the player. To skip an adjustment press >, to re

33HookupsF Press ENTER.The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.G Press X/x to select the item.H Press ENTER

34J Press X/x to select the item.Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected in pages 24 to 28 ( through ).K Press ENTER.“DTS” is

35HookupsEnjoying the surround sound effectsTo enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), the following items must

36Playing DiscsPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instructions supp

37Playing Discsenjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the player.• Set

38Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the player remembers the point where you pressed x

39Playing DiscsUsing the DVD’s Menu Some discs have a “top menu” or a “menu.”Using the top menuA DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a m

4• When you operate the player, do not use excessive force to operate the player, or insert or remove the disc.• When cleaning, do not put hand on the

40Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search func

41Playing DiscsVarious Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes:• Progra

423 Press X/x to select “SETt” and press ENTER.The display for programming appears.4 Press c.The cursor moves to the title or track (in this case, “01

43Playing Discs7 Press H to start Programme Play.Programme Play begins.When the programme ends, you can restart the same programme again by pressing H

44x When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or DVD (Programme Play is set to “ON”)• ON: Shuffles titles or tracks selected in Programme Play and plays them in ra

45Playing DiscsThe starting point (point A) is set.2 When you reach the ending point (point B), press A-B again.The set points are displayed and the p

46Searching for a SceneSearching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play) You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by moni

47Searching for a SceneSearching for a Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene (Search mode) You can search a DVD disc by title or chapter, and you can search

48Viewing Information About the DiscViewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display You can check information about the disc, s

49Viewing Information About the DiscWhen playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CDzWhen playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the scene number

5Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Welcome! . . .

502 Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the time information.The display and the kinds of time that you can change depend on the disc you are playing

51Sound AdjustmentsSound AdjustmentsChanging the Sound If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while pla

52• While playing a DVD, the sound may change automatically.Checking the audio signal format If you press DISPLAY twice during playback, the format of

53Sound AdjustmentsTV Virtual Surround Sound Settings (TVS) When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TV Virtual Surround lets you enjoy surro

54TVS NIGHTThe large sounds, such as explosions, are suppressed, but the quieter sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you don’t want to

55Enjoying MoviesEnjoying MoviesChanging the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, “ANGLE” appears on the front

56NoteDepending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it.Adjusting the Picture Qualit

57Enjoying MoviesNotes• If the outlines of the images on your screen should become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.”• Depending on the disc or the scene be

58Using Various Additional FunctionsLocking Discs (Custom Parental Control, Parental Control)You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the de

59Using Various Additional Functions5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password by pressing X/x to select the digit, followed by c to move the cursor. T

6Sound Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Changing the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60\Limiting playback by children (Parental Control) Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the use

61Using Various Additional Functions6 Enter or re-enter your password using X/x to select the digit, followed by c to move the cursor. Then press ENTE

62To change the password1 Follow Steps 1 through 6 of “Limiting playback by children (Parental Control).”2 Select “CHANGE PASSWORD t” using x, then pr

63Using Various Additional FunctionsOperation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)The player beeps when the following operations are performed.The default s

64Controlling Your TV, etc. with the Supplied RemoteYou can control your Sony TV or Active Speaker System SA-F21 (not supplied) with the supplied remo

65Settings and AdjustmentsSettings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such a

665 Select an item using X/x, then press ENTER.The options for the selected item appear. Example: “TV TYPE”6 Select a setting using X/x, then press EN

67Settings and Adjustmentsz If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter the language code from the list using X/x to

68NoteDepending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.xSCREEN SAVERTurns on and off the s

69Settings and AdjustmentsCustom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Allows setting up Parental Control and other settings.Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Disp

7About 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

70xPARENTAL CONTROL t (DVD only)Sets a password and playback limitation level for DVDs with playback limitation for children. For details, see “Limiti

71Settings and AdjustmentsxAUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only)Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that ha

72xDOLBY DIGITALSelects the Dolby Digital signals output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.xMPEGSelects the MPEG audio signals output via the DIGITAL

73Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this trou

74OperationThe remote does not function., There are obstacles between the remote and the player., The distance between the remote and the player is to

75Additional InformationThe player does not operate properly., When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate abnormally, disconnect the

76GlossaryChapter (page 10)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending o

77Additional Informationprohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes, etc.Region Code (page 7)This system is used to protect c

78SpecificationsSystemLaser Semiconductor laserSignal format system PAL/NTSCAudio characteristicsFrequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz

79Additional InformationAC power adaptorModel name AC-F21Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 HzOutput voltage DC 10.5 V, 1.3 A in operating mode

8NoteSome CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this player depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristi

80Language Code ListFor details, see page 51, 55, 66.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Language Code Language Co

81Additional InformationList of Setup Display ItemsThe default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 66) SCREEN SETUP (page 67)OSD ENGLISHFRAN

82 CUSTOM SETUP (page 69) AUDIO SETUP (page 70)COLOR SYSTEM(Available depending upon the player model)AUTOPALNTSCAUTO PLAY OFFTIMERDEMO1DEMO2DIMMER BR

83IndexNumerics16:9 674:3 LETTER BOX 674:3 PAN SCAN 675.1 Channel Surround 26AA-B Repeat Play 44ANGLE 55AUDIO 51, 66AUDIO ATT 70AUDIO DRC 71AUDIO SETU

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9Index to Parts and ControlsFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front PanelA ./> (previous/next) buttons (37)B x (sto