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Sony DVP-F250 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
DVP-F250
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-083-976-11(2) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-F250 © 2003 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. • The nameplate is located on the side exterior. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony CD/DVD Player. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma Display Panel televisions and projection televisions are susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 5 Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) ....... 54 Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) ... 55 Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) .

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual • Operations and displays differ slightly, depending on where the model is sold. European models are used for illustration purposes unless otherwise specified. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “(European models only).”...

  • Page 7: Notes About The Discs

    – MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs * A logical format of files and folders on CD- ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standards Organization).

  • Page 8: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages in parentheses. Front panel DISPLAY POSITION A Front panel display (9) (remote sensor) (15) C DISPLAY POSITION button (9) D N (play) button (28) E x (stop) button (29) F .

  • Page 9: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display You can switch the front panel display according to the placement of the player. When you press the DISPLAY POSITION button on the player, the display changes alternately (A or B). A When in an upright position DVD VCD MP3 A Current title/chapter/scene/track/ playing time, or other disc information...

  • Page 10: Component Video Out Jacks

    Rear panel DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL COAXIAL A DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (21) (22) (23) B DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (21) (22) (23) C COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (16) D S VIDEO OUT jack (16) E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (16) F LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (20) (21) (22) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...
  • Page 11 Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (61) (open/close) button (28) C Number buttons (31) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (36) (subtitle) button (53) (audio) button (49) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (29) (scan/slow) buttons (41) I X (pause) button (29) J H (play) button (28) The H button has a tactile dot.*...

  • Page 12: Guide To The Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)

    Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad) Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only) ADVANCED display (DVD only.
  • Page 13 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type TITLE (page 42)/SCENE (page 42)/TRACK (page 42) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played. CHAPTER (page 42)/INDEX (page 42) Selects the chapter or index to be played. ALBUM (page 34) Selects the album to be played.
  • Page 14 PROGRAM (page 36) Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want. SHUFFLE (page 37) Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order. REPEAT (page 38) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/ track/album repeatedly.

  • Page 15: Hookups

    Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. •...

  • Page 16: Step 3: Connecting The Video Cords

    Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). (green) (blue) (red)
  • Page 17 A If you are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will enjoy standard quality images. Yellow (Video) White (L) Red (R) Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 20). (Do this if you are connecting to a TV only.) B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect an S VIDEO cord (not supplied).
  • Page 18 Note Do not connect the player to a VCR. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. If your TV only has one audio/video input jack, connect the player to this jack. For European models: When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the player outputs the video signal or the Setup Display etc.

  • Page 19: Step 4: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the instructions for the components you wish to connect. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, Components to be connected •...

  • Page 20: Connecting To Your Tv

    Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL COAXIAL AUDIO AUDIO (red) (white) to LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) Audio/video cord (supplied) l : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 16).
  • Page 21 Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use In this case, you can also connect the player directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 22 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers You can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects only when playing Dolby Surround audio or multi- channel audio (Dolby Digital) discs. If your amplifier (receiver) has L and R audio input jacks only, use (receiver) has a digital input jack, use DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/...
  • Page 23 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). CD/DVD player DIGITAL OUT PCM/DTS/MPEG/...

  • Page 24: Step 5: Attaching The Stand

    Step 5: Attaching the Stand You can use the player laid flat, or in an upright position. Be sure to attach the supplied stand when using in the upright position. If the player is to be used in the flat position, go to “Step 6: Connecting the Mains Lead”...

  • Page 25: Step 6: Connecting The Mains Lead

    Step 6: Connecting the Mains Lead When you have finished connecting all of the components, plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into the mains. Step 7: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >.
  • Page 26 Press ENTER. The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears. Example: Asian/Oceanian models SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: Press X/x to select the setting that matches your TV type. If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode •...

  • Page 27: Enjoying The Surround Sound Effects

    Press X/x to select whether or not you wish to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver). Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 21 to 23 ( through • OFF (page 67) • ON (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder) (page 67) Press ENTER.

  • Page 28: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. DISPLAY POSITION Turn on your TV. Press [/1. The player turns on. Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 29: Additional Operations

    For Asian/Oceanian models You can have the player turn off automatically whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes. To turn on this function, set “AUTO POWER OFF” in “CUSTOM SETUP” to “ON” (the default setting is “OFF”) (page 65). Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD •...

  • Page 30: Locking The Disc Tray (Child Lock)

    Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from opening it. ENTER When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the remote. The player turns on and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display.

  • Page 31: Using The Dvd's Menu

    – you change the settings on the Setup Display. • This function may not work with some discs. • Resume Play does not work during Shuffle Play and Programme Play. • If “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “ON” and you playback a recorded disc such as DVD-RW, the player may playback other recorded discs from the same resume point.

  • Page 32: Selecting "Original" Or "Play List" On A Dvd-Rw

    Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD- Some DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded titles (ORIGINAL) and titles that can be created on recordable DVD players for editing (PLAY LIST). You can select the type of titles to be played.

  • Page 33: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. Number buttons Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. The menu for your selection appears. Press X/x or the number buttons to select an item number you want.

  • Page 34: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    Playing an MP3 Audio Track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) format. Press Z and place a DATA CD on the disc tray. Press H. The disc tray closes, and the player starts to play the first MP3 audio track in the first album on the disc.
  • Page 35 Refer to the instructions of the CD-R/CD-RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format. To play a Multi Session CD This player can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is located in the first session.

  • Page 36: Creating Your Own Programme (Programme Play)

    Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: • Programme Play (page 36) • Shuffle Play (page 37) • Repeat Play (page 38) • A-B Repeat Play (page 39) Note The play mode is cancelled when: –...

  • Page 37: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    Next, press X/x or the number buttons to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 0 2 – 0 3 – – 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6.

  • Page 38: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Press X/x to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER. The options for “SHUFFLE” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 TITLE CHAPTER Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled.

  • Page 39: Repeat Play

    To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2. z Hints • You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped. After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H. Repeat Play starts. • You can also select “REPEAT” from the Control Menu (page 12).
  • Page 40 • A-B Repeat Play does not work for titles containing still pictures on a DVD-RW in VR mode. • A-B Repeat Play does not work across multiple titles on a DVD-RW in VR mode.

  • Page 41: Searching For A Scene

    Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search, Freeze Frame) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. DISPLAY POSITION ./> Note Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.

  • Page 42: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Scene, Etc

    The “2 ”/“2 ” playback speed is slower than “1 ”/“1 .” Locating a point quickly using the previous/next button (Search) You can search for a particular point on a disc using . / > on the player. During playback, press and hold > to locate a point in the playback direction, or press and hold .
  • Page 43 When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback SCENE INDEX When playing a CD TRACK INDEX When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) ALBUM TRACK Example: when you select CHAPTER “ ** ( ** )” is selected ( ** refers to a number).

  • Page 44: Searching By Scene (Picture Navigation)

    Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly. Press PICTURE NAVI during playback. The following display appears. CHAPTER VIEWER Press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select the item. See the explanations given for each item in the following sections.

  • Page 45: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing Information About the Disc Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the DVD/CD text or track name (MP3 audio) recorded on the disc.
  • Page 46 Checking the information on the front panel display You can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel display. The information on the front panel display changes as follows when you change the time information on your TV screen.

  • Page 47: Checking The Play Information

    Checking the Play Information You can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played. DISPLAY Checking the play information of a DVD (ADVANCED) Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select (ADVANCED), then press ENTER.
  • Page 48 Checking the play information of a DATA CD By pressing TIME/TEXT while playing MP3 audio tracks on a DATA CD, you can display the audio bit rate (the amount of data per second of the current audio). Bit rate 17:30 JAZZ RIVER SIDE Album name...

  • Page 49: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can change the audio format. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.

  • Page 50: Displaying The Audio Information Of The Disc

    Displaying the audio information of the disc Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” using X/x. The channels being played are displayed on the screen. For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD VIDEO.

  • Page 51: Tv Virtual Surround Settings (Tvs)

    (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV.
  • Page 52 L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right) : Virtual speaker z Hint You can also select “TVS” from the Control Menu (page 12). Notes • When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear.

  • Page 53: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ appears in the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. Press (angle) during playback. The number of the angle appears on the display.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Picture Quality (Bnr)

    Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic like patterns that appear on your TV screen. ENTER DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select then press ENTER.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Custom Picture Mode)

    Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obtain the picture quality you want. Choose the setting that best suits the programme you are watching. PICTURE MODE Press PICTURE MODE during...

  • Page 56: Enhancing The Playback Picture (Digital Video Enhancer)

    Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enhancing the outlines of images on your TV screen. Also, this function can soften the images on the screen. ENTER DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during...

  • Page 57: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. •...
  • Page 58 To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental Control.” Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press ENTER. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. To play a disc for which Custom Parental Control is set Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set.
  • Page 59 When you have already registered a password The display for entering the password appears. PARENTAL CONTROL Enter password, then press ENTER Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears.

  • Page 60: Changing The Password

    Area Code Standard Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile China Denmark Finland France Germany India Indonesia Italy Japan Korea Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Pakistan Philippines Portugal Russia Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom Changing the password Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.

  • Page 61: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    Controlling Your TV With the Supplied Remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your Sony TV with the supplied remote. Number buttons You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can...

  • Page 62: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages 63 to 67.

  • Page 63: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” (Asian/ Oceanian models) Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off.

  • Page 64: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) Choose settings according to the TV to be connected. Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 62). The default settings are underlined. Example: Asian/Oceanian models SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM:...

  • Page 65: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    BACKGROUND Selects the background colour or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio). JACKET The jacket picture (still picture) PICTURE appears, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CD- EXTRA, etc.).

  • Page 66: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Selects the picture in pause mode. AUTO The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position. FRAME The picture, including subjects that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution. TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you...

  • Page 67: Setting The Digital Output Signal

    DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Displaying the audio information of the disc”...
  • Page 68 Note When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack to listen to MPEG audio signals and set “MPEG” to MPEG in “AUDIO SETUP”, no sound will come from your speakers if you select one of the TVS mode.

  • Page 69: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
  • Page 70 The disc does not play. , The disc is turned over. Insert the disc with the playback side facing the disc tray (page 28). , The disc is skewed. , The player cannot play certain discs (page 6). , The region code on the DVD does not match the player (page 6).

  • Page 71: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    , Child Lock is set (page 30). The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. “Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD.

  • Page 72: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 9) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Dolby Digital (page 19, 67) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 73 Scene (page 9) On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.” Title (page 9) The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.

  • Page 74: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL/NTSC Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1.0 dB)/DVD VIDEO (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio): 115 dB (LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks only) Harmonic distortion: 0.003 %...

  • Page 75: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 49, 53, 63. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1032 Afrikaans 1194 Galician 1039 Amharic 1196 Guarani 1044 Arabic 1203 Gujarati...

  • Page 76: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 64 4:3 LETTER BOX 64 4:3 PAN SCAN 64 5.1 Channel Surround 19 A-B REPEAT 39 ADVANCED 47 ALBUM 42 Album 34 ANGLE 53 AUDIO 49 AUDIO ATT 66 AUDIO DRC 66 AUDIO SETUP 66 AUTO PLAY 65 AUTO POWER OFF 65 BACKGROUND 65 Batteries 15...
  • Page 80 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation...

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