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Sony DVP-F41M Operating Instructions Manual

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CD/DVD Player
Operating Instructions
DVP-F41MS
2002 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-072-475-11(2) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-F41MS 2002 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DVP-F41MS Serial No.______________...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Precautions On safety • Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
  • Page 4 Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 6 Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time ..... . 54 Checking the Play Information ........55 Sound Adjustments .

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About 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 or similar names as those on the remote. • The icons used in this manual are described below: Icon Meaning...
  • Page 8 Example of discs that the player cannot play The player cannot play the following discs: • CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/RWs (except the discs recorded in the following formats: – Music CD format – VIDEO CD format – MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files which conform to ISO9660* level 1/ level 2/Joliet) •...

  • Page 9: Notes About The Discs

    Notes about the Discs On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

  • Page 10: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front Panel A MS (“Memory Stick”) button/indicator (73) Lights up in: • orange in MS mode (“Memory Stick” playback mode) • yellow while reading the data in the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 11 Front Panel Display When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW Playing status Lights up when you can change the angle Disc type Current audio signal (Dolby Digital signal) (57) When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC) Lights up when playing back a VIDEO CD with PBC (42) Playing status Disc type...
  • Page 12 When playing back a CD/DATA-CD (MP3 audio track)/VIDEO CD (without PBC)/ “MG Memory Stick” (ATRAC3 audio track) Disc type Playing status (does not appear for “Memory Stick”) Lights up when BNR is on (64) When viewing a JPEG image on a DATA-CD/ “Memory Stick” Disc type Playing status (does not appear...
  • Page 13 Remote A MS (“Memory Stick”) button (73, 75) B BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button (64) C TIME/TEXT button (52) D SURROUND button (59) E ANGLE button (62) F AUDIO button (57) G PROGRAM button (44) H SHUFFLE button (46) I REPEAT button (46) J ./>...

  • Page 14: Guide To The Control Menu Display

    Guide to the Control Menu Display Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, please refer to the page in parentheses. Currently playing title (DVD), scene (VIDEO CD), track (VIDEO CD/ CD), album (DATA-...
  • Page 15 DATE ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 41) AUDIO (page 57) SUBTITLE (page 63) ANGLE (page 62) TVS (TV Virtual Surround) (page 59) ADVANCED (page 55) PARENTAL CONTROL (page 78) SETUP (page 85) PROGRAM (page 44) SHUFFLE (page 46) REPEAT (page 46) A-B REPEAT (page 47) BNR (page 64) MEMORY STICK (page 73, 75) DATA-CD (page 67, 68)
  • Page 16 Each time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 ADVANCED display (Appears if you select any setting other than “OFF.” See page 55.) Control Menu display off Only Control Menu display 1 appears during CD or “Memory Stick” playback. The Control Menu items differ depending on the type of the disc or “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started Quick Overview A quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups” on page 21. Notes •...
  • Page 18 If you cannot operate the player with the remote The player has 2 remote sensors, one at the top and one on the front (page 20). If one of the remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or lighting apparatus, the remote may not operate correctly. If this happens, select a remote sensor in the following way until you find one that works.

  • Page 19: Step 3: Tv Hookups

    Step 3: TV Hookups Remove the jack cover from the player (see fig. A). Connect the supplied audio/video cord and power cord in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord last. 1 Audio/video cord (supplied) (red) (white) to AUDIO...

  • Page 20: Step 4: Playing A Disc

    Step 4: Playing a Disc A Turn on the TV. B Switch the input selector on the TV to the player. Remote sensor C Press on the player. D Insert the disc into the disc slot with the playback side facing down. E Press The player begins playing the disc.

  • Page 21: Hookups

    Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow Steps 1 to 5 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Before you start, turn off the power, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 17). Remove the jack cover (page 19). Notes •...

  • Page 22: Step 1: Connecting The Video Cords

    Step 1: 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 or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 23 A If you are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plugs of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. 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 25). B If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied).

  • Page 24: Step 2: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. The surround effects you will enjoy depend on the connections and components you use. Select a connection Select one of the following connections, Connection (page 25) (page 26)
  • Page 25 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection. • TVS DYNAMIC (page 59) • TVS WIDE (page 59) CD/DVD player AC power cord (supplied) AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied) to audio input (white) (red)
  • Page 26 Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck This connection will use your 2 front speakers connected to your stereo amplifier (receiver) for sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use deck, use .
  • Page 27 CD/DVD player AC power cord (supplied) AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) to audio input [Speakers] Front (L) Front (R) l: Signal flow (white) (red) to AUDIO to DIGITAL OUT to AUDIO OUT R (OPTICAL) OUT L (red) (white) (white)
  • Page 28 Connecting to a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder amplifier (receiver) and 3 to 6 speakers This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, refer to page 30.
  • Page 29 CD/DVD player AC power cord (supplied) AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Rear (L) Rear (R) Subwoofer l: Signal flow * When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a center speaker, 2 rear speakers and a subwoofer.
  • Page 30 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). You are not able to enjoy the TVS sound effects of the player. xRecommended surround sound effects using this connection with your amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 31 CD/DVD player AC power cord (supplied) AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied) [Speakers] to optical digital input Rear (R) AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Rear (L) Subwoofer l: Signal flow to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Optical digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Front (R) Front (L) Center...

  • Page 32: Step 3: Attaching The Jack Cover

    Step 3: Attaching the Jack Cover You can install the player horizontally, vertically or on the wall. Notes • Make sure that the connecting cords are not trapped by the jack cover. • If you use commercially available cords, make sure that those cords are similar to the supplied cords in size. If the cords are too thick or hard, or the plug is too large, you may not be able to attach the jack cover securely.

  • Page 33: Step 4: Connecting The Power Cord

    When you install the player on the wall Attach the jack cover as in the same way for the horizontal installation. Fastening screws are not supplied. You need to determine the appropriate hanging screws and/or other necessary hardware needed to securely and safely fasten the unit to the wall. Placement of the screws should be at the same height and should be 3 1/4 in.

  • Page 34: Step 5: Quick Setup

    Step 5: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments to use the player. To skip an adjustment press >, to return to the previous adjustment, press .. A Turn on the TV. B Switch the input selector on the TV to the player. C Press on the player or the remote.
  • Page 35 F 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. TV Type 4:3 standard TV A wide-screen TV or 4:3 standard TV with the wide-screen mode H Press ENTER.
  • Page 36 J Press X/x to select the item. Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected in pages 26 to 30 ( through Audio Cord Connection Type K Press ENTER. “DTS” is selected. L Press X/x to select the item. Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected in pages 26 to 30 ( through Audio Cord Connection Type...
  • Page 37 Enjoying the surround sound effects To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), the following items must be set as described below for the audio connection you selected in pages 26 to 30 through ). Each of these are the default settings and do not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player.

  • Page 38: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs Playing Discs When playing a disc, make sure that the MS indicator is turned off (Disc mode). To play a DATA-CD, see page 67. Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.
  • Page 39 • When you insert an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, insert the disc slowly at the center of the disc slot. If you cannot eject the disc, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • No adapter is required in order to play 8-cm (3-inch) discs on this player.

  • Page 40: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play)

    Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc Play) When you stop the disc, the player remembers the point where you pressed x and “RESUME” appears on the front panel display. As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play works even if the player enters standby mode by pressing ?/1.

  • Page 41: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD VIDEO is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD VIDEO which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVD VIDEOs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound,...

  • Page 42: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Press X/x to select the setting. • PLAY LIST: plays the titles created from “ORIGINAL” for editing. • ORIGINAL: plays the titles originally recorded. Press ENTER. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Note This setting is canceled when you switch the player to MS mode.

  • Page 43: Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

    “Play without PBC.” appears on the TV screen and the player starts continuous play. You cannot play still pictures such as a menu. To return to PBC playback, press Note Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in Step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the instructions supplied with the disc.
  • Page 44 Creating your own program (Program Play) You can play the contents of the discs in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters, or tracks to create your own program. You can program up to 99 titles, chapters, and tracks.
  • Page 45 Next, press X/x 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. TITLE – – 7.
  • Page 46 Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titles, chapters, or tracks and play them in a random order. Subsequent “shuffling” may produce a different playing order. SHUFFLE DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice (once for CD) during playback. The Control Menu is displayed.
  • Page 47 Press DISPLAY twice (once for CD/DATA- CD/ “MG Memory Stick”) during playback. The Control Menu is displayed. Press X/x to select (REPEAT), then press ENTER. The options for “REPEAT” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 DISC TITLE...
  • Page 48 Press X/x to select REPEAT), then press ENTER. The options for “A-B REPEAT” appear. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Press X/x to select “SET t,” then press ENTER.

  • Page 49: Searching For A Scene

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

  • Page 50: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene, Etc. (Search Mode)

    Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene, etc. (Search mode) You can search a DVD disc by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD or CD by track, index, or scene. You can search an audio track or image on a DATA-CD or “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 51 Press ENTER. “ ** ( ** )” changes to “-- ( ** ).” 1 2 ( 2 7 ) – – ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Select the number of the title, track, scene, etc., you want by pressing X/x to select the digit, following by c to move the cursor.

  • Page 52: Viewing Information About The Disc

    Viewing Information About the Disc Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time on the Front Panel Display You can check information about the disc, such as the remaining time, current number of title of a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW, or track of a CD or VIDEO CD, using the front panel display (page 11).
  • Page 53 When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD Track playing time and the current track number Remaining time of the current track Playing time of the disc Remaining time of the disc Text Current track and index number Automatically When playing a DATA-CD (MP3 audio track) or “MG Memory Stick”...

  • Page 54: Checking The Playing Time And Remaining Time

    Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the playing time or remaining time of the disc, etc. Also, you can check the title of music or image recorded on a disc or “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 55: Checking The Play Information

    TIME/TEXT BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO – 4 Text (The track or file name is displayed when playing a DATA-CD or “Memory Stick.”) If the text does not fit on a single line, you can see the entire text by watching it scroll across the front panel display.
  • Page 56 Press X/x to select items. For each item, please refer to “Displays of each item.” • BIT RATE: displays the bit rate. • LAYER: displays the layer and the pick-up point. Press ENTER. To close the ADVANCED window Select “OFF” in Step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.

  • Page 57: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the disc. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the disc.
  • Page 58 Press ENTER. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. You can select “AUDIO” directly by pressing AUDIO. Each time you press the button, the item changes. Notes • For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannot change the sound.

  • Page 59: Tv Virtual Surround Settings (Tvs)

    • Dolby Digital 5.1ch “LFE” is enclosed in a solid line even if an LFE signal component is not output. PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 • DTS “LFE” is enclosed in a solid line even if an LFE signal component is not output. PROGRAM FORMAT DTS 3/2.1 When the signal contains rear signal components...
  • Page 60 Press X/x to select one of the TVS (TV Virtual Surround) sounds. Refer to the explanations given for each item. • TVS DYNAMIC • TVS WIDE • TVS NIGHT • TVS STANDARD Press ENTER. To reset the TVS setting In Step 3, select “OFF.” To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off.
  • Page 61 You can select “TVS” directly by pressing SURROUND. Each time you press the button, the item changes. If you select any setting other than “OFF,” the SURROUND indicator on the player lights Notes • When you select an effect, the sound cuts off for a moment.

  • Page 62: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE” appears on the front panel display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train, or from the right window without...

  • Page 63: Displaying The Subtitles

    Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, and turn it on or off whenever you want.

  • Page 64: 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. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The Control Menu appears. Press X/x to select then press ENTER.

  • Page 65: Playing A Data-Cd

    Note Since the player cannot play the discs created in the Packet Write format, you cannot view the JPEG images recorded using the following Sony products (as of February, 2002): – Digital Photo Printer DPP-SV88 – Digital Still Camera MVC-CD1000, MVC-...
  • Page 66 Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files The albums, MP3 audio tracks, or JPEG image files recorded in a DATA-CD will be played as follows: Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 ROOT Album Track (MP3 audio) or File (JPEG image) When you insert a DATA-CD and press H,...

  • Page 67: Playing An Mp3 Audio Track

    Playing an MP3 Audio Track MP3 audio tracks recorded on DATA-CDs (CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW) can be played on this player. ./> DISPLAY Insert a DATA-CD into the disc slot. (If the MS indicator on the player is lit, press MS to turn it off in stop mode.) The Control Menu appears if an MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image file is recorded on the DATA-CD.

  • Page 68: Viewing A Jpeg Image File

    Press X/x to select the album you want to play, then press ENTER. Tracks in the album appear. When a track is being played, its title is shaded. Highlighted track number Total tracks in the album AUDIO JAZZ 1 ( 2 5 6 ) 01 SHE IS SPECIAL 02 ALL YOU NEED IS TO...
  • Page 69 Press or ENTER. The first JPEG image file recorded on the DATA-CD is played back. To play the next or previous file Press > or .. > You can also use select “IMAGE” in Step 2. If you want to play MP3 audio tracks after viewing JPEG image files, press DISPLAY to display the using X/x, then press Control Menu.
  • Page 70 Rotating a JPEG image You can rotate an image by 90 degrees. Press C/c while viewing an image. Each time you press c, the image rotates clockwise by 90 degrees. Each time you press C, the image rotates counterclockwise by 90 degrees. Example of when you press c once: Rotating direction...

  • Page 71: Playing A "Memory Stick

    Playing a “Memory Stick” About the “Memory Stick” “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick” compatible products.
  • Page 72 Attach the label correctly on the “Memory Stick” or you may not be able to remove the “Memory Stick” from the player. * “MagicGate Memory Stick,” and trademarks of Sony Corporation. ** “Memory Stick” and Corporation. ***“MagicGate” and trademarks of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 73: Playing An Atrac3 Audio Track

    Playing an ATRAC3 Audio Track You can play ATRAC3 audio tracks recorded on an “MG Memory Stick.” Make sure the MS indicator is lit (MS mode) when you play an “MG Memory Stick.” > DISPLAY Insert a “MG Memory Stick” into the MEMORY STICK slot (page 72).
  • Page 74 To go to the next or previous page Press c or C. To return to the previous display Press ORETURN. To turn off the display Press MENU. To switch to disc mode Press MS. The MS indicator goes out. By pressing MENU, you can display the track list when the player is stopped.

  • Page 75: Viewing A Jpeg Image File

    Note When you disconnect the power cord, the date/time setting will return to the factory settings. Viewing a JPEG Image File You can view JPEG image files recorded on an “MG Memory Stick” or a “Memory Stick.” Note, however, that the player can display JPEG image files recorded using a digital camera only if the image file format and the directory structure are DCF...
  • Page 76 Press MS. The MS indicator on the player lights up (MS mode). The Control Menu is displayed. A U D I O A U D I O I M A G E Press X/x to select “IMAGE.” Press or ENTER. The first image recorded on the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 77 To turn off the display Press MENU. To switch to disc mode Press MS. The MS indicator goes out. By pressing MENU, you can display the album list when the player is stopped. Notes • Only the letters in alphabet and numbers in the album/file names can be displayed.

  • Page 78: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs Control, Parental Control) You can set two kinds of playback restrictions for the desired disc. • Custom Parental Control You can set the playback restrictions so that the player will not play inappropriate discs. •...
  • Page 79 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password by pressing X/x to select the digit, followed by c to move the cursor. Then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears and then the screen returns to the Control Menu display. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.”...
  • Page 80 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER Enter a 4-digit password by pressing X/ x to select the digit, followed by c to move the cursor.
  • Page 81 The lower the value, the more strict the limitation. To turn off the Parental Control function Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 8. To play a disc for which Parental Control is set Insert the disc and press H. The “PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears.

  • Page 82: Operation Sound Effects (Sound Feedback)

    Enter your 4-digit password using X/x to select the digit, followed by c to move the cursor. Then press ENTER. Enter a new 4-digit password using X/x to select the digit, followed by c to move the cursor. Then press ENTER. To confirm your password, re-enter it using X/x to select the digit, followed by c to move the cursor.

  • Page 83: Controlling Your Tv, Etc. With The Supplied Remote

    Notes • Depending on the units being connected, you may not be able to control your TV or Sony AV amplifier (receiver) using some of the buttons below. • If you enter a new TV code, the code previously entered will be erased.
  • Page 84 Sony wide TV Controlling Active Speaker System SA-F21 When you set the TV/DVD switch to “DVD,” you can adjust the volume using VOL +/–. There are some Sony audio products you can adjust the volume with the supplied remote.

  • Page 85: 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 page 86 through 92.

  • Page 86: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Select a setting using X/x, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. Example: “16:9” SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: Selected setting To turn off the Setup Display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off. If you select “QUICK”...

  • Page 87: Settings For The Display (Screen Setup)

    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, followed by c to move the cursor (page 101). After you have made a selection, the language code (4 digits) is displayed the next time you select “OTHERS t.”...
  • Page 88 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN 16:9 Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa. xSCREEN SAVER Turns on and off the screen saver so that the screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back an audio or JPEG image on a CD/DATA-CD/ “Memory...

  • Page 89: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Use this to set up playback related and other settings. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. For details on using the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 85). The default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE:...

  • Page 90: Settings For The Sound (Audio Setup)

    Notes • When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in “LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 86). • If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 92), the DTS sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK SELECTION”...
  • Page 91 xAUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that has the “AUDIO DRC” function. This affects the output from the following jacks: – AUDIO OUT L/R jacks –...
  • Page 92 xDOLBY DIGITAL (DVD VIDEO/DVD- RW only) Selects the Dolby Digital signals output via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack. D-PCM Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the...

  • Page 93: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power adaptor and AC power cord are connected securely.
  • Page 94 , The remote sensor of the player is exposed to strong light. Select a remote sensor that is not exposed to strong light (page 18). , The remote sensor you are trying to use is not activated. Select the remote sensor you want to use (page 18).
  • Page 95 The album/track/file names are not displayed correctly. , The album/track/file name appears as asterisks The player can display only letters of the alphabet and numbers. Other characters appear as asterisks. You cannot play ATRAC3 audio tracks. In the case of music data with playback date restriction: , The current date is not set, or was reset because the power cord was disconnected.

  • Page 96: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    , The self-diagnosis function was activated. (See the table on page 96.) The disc cannot be removed and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. , Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)

  • Page 97: Glossary

    Glossary Album (page 67, 69, 76) A unit in which to store JPEG image files or MP3/ATRAC3 audio tracks on a DATA- CDs or “Memory Stick.” (“Album” is an exclusive definition for this player.) ATRAC3 (page 73) ATRAC3 (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding 3), is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound quality and high compression rates.
  • Page 98 Stick” is an exclusive definition for this player.) TV Virtual Surround (TVS) (page 59) Technology from Sony developed to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV. Designed to work with the sound characteristics of your TV, this technology...

  • Page 99: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser Signal format system Audio characteristics (DVD/CD) Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio) Harmonic distortion Dynamic range Wow and flutter The signals from AUDIO OUT L/R jacks are measured. When you play PCM sound tracks with a 96 kHz sampling frequency, the output signal from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack is converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency.

  • Page 100: Supplied Accessories

    AC-F21 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz DC 10.5 V, 1.3 A in operating mode 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) NERGY NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. TAR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined...

  • Page 101: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 57, 63, 86. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1194 Galician 1044 Arabic 1196 Guarani 1045 Assamese 1203 Gujarati...

  • Page 102: List Of Setup Display Items

    List of Setup Display Items The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 86) MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE SCREEN SETUP (page 87) TV TYPE SCREEN SAVER BACKGROUND ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE GERMAN ITALIAN DUTCH CHINESE JAPANESE DANISH SWEDISH FINNISH NORWEGIAN...
  • Page 103 CUSTOM SETUP (page 89) AUTO PLAY DIMMER PAUSE MODE TRACK SELECTION DATE/TIME SETUP , AUDIO SETUP (page 90) AUDIO ATT AUDIO DRC DOWNMIX DIGITAL OUT TIMER DEMO1 DEMO2 BRIGHT DARK AUTO AUTO FRAME AUTO STANDARD TV MODE WIDE RANGE DOLBY SURROUND NORMAL DOLBY D-PCM...

  • Page 104: Index

    Index Symbols "MagicGate (MG) Memory Stick" 71 "Memory Stick" 71 Numerics 16:9 87 4:3 LETTER BOX 87 4:3 PAN SCAN 87 5.1 Channel Surround 30 A-B Repeat Play 47 ADVANCED 55 ALBUM 67 Album 97 ANGLE 62 ATRAC3 7 AUDIO 57 AUDIO ATT 90 AUDIO DRC 91 AUDIO SETUP 90...
  • Page 105 Usable discs 7 VIDEO CD 38 Wall installation 33...
  • Page 108 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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