3-070-343-11(1)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). Connect the supplied audio/video cord and power cord in the o
18Step 4: Playing a DiscA Turn on the TV.B Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.C Press ?/1 on the player.D Insert the disc into the disc
19HookupsHookupsHooking 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
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
20Step 1: Connecting the Video CordsConnect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of th
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 center 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 or DTS decoder, and 6 speakersThis connection will allow
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 wallWhen you install the player on the wall, ask a qualified installer to do the job. The player should be
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
4On cleaning discsDo not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.IMPORTANT NOTICECaution: This player is capable of hol
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 (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes:• Program
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 Program Play.Program Play begins.When the program ends, you can restart the same program again by pressing H.To retu
44To return to normal playPress CLEAR or select “OFF” in Step 2.zYou can set the player to “shuffle” in stop mode as well. After pressing SHUFFLE to s
45Playing Discs2 When you reach the ending point (point B), press A-B again.The set points are displayed and the player starts repeating this specific
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
52Checking the audio signal format If you press DISPLAY twice during playback, the format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60Limiting playback by children (Parental Control) Playback of some DVDs can be limited according to a predetermined level such as the age of the user
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 RemoteBy adjusting the remote signal, you can control your TV or Sony Active Speaker System SA-F21 (not
65Using Various Additional FunctionsControlling Active Speaker System SA-F21When you set the TV/DVD switch to “DVD,” you can adjust the volume using V
66Settings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You
67Settings and Adjustments5 Select an item using X/x, then press ENTER.The options for the selected item appear. Example: “TV TYPE”6 Select a setting
68z If you select “OTHERS t” in “MENU,” “SUBTITLE,” and “AUDIO,” select and enter the language code from the list using X/x to select the digit, follo
69Settings and AdjustmentsNoteDepending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa.xSCREEN SAV
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
70Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Allows setting up Parental Control and other settings.Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on usin
71Settings and AdjustmentsNotes• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the
72xAUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only)Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that has the “AUDIO DRC” functi
73Settings and AdjustmentsxDOLBY DIGITALSelects the Dolby Digital signals output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.xDTSSelects if DTS signals are out
74Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to h
75Additional InformationThe disc does not play., There is no disc inside., The disc is turned over. Insert the disc with the playback side facing down
76The player does not operate properly., When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate abnormally, disconnect the AC power cord once, th
77Additional InformationGlossaryChapter (page 10)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several
78Region Code (page 7)This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD player or DVD disc according to the sales re
79Additional InformationSpecificationsSystemLaser Semiconductor laserSignal format system NTSCAudio characteristicsFrequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz
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
80AC power adaptorModel name AC-F21Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 HzOutput voltage DC 10.5 V, 1.3 A in operating modeOperating temperature
81Additional InformationLanguage Code ListFor details, see page 51, 55, 67.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code Lan
82List of Setup Display ItemsThe default settings are underlined.
83Additional Information CUSTOM SETUP (page 70) AUDIO SETUP (page 71)AUTO PLAY OFFTIMERDEMO1DEMO2DIMMER BRIGHTDARKOFFAUTOPAUSE MODE AUTOFRAMEPARENTAL
Sony Corporation Printed in JapanIndexNumerics16:9 684:3 LETTER BOX 684:3 PAN SCAN 685.1 Channel Surround 26AA-B Repeat Play 44ANGLE 55AUDIO 51, 67AU
9Index to Parts and ControlsFor more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.Front PanelA ./> (previous/next) buttons (37)B x (sto
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