Sony DVP-F250 Manuale Utente

3-083-976-11(2)Operating Instructions© 2003 Sony CorporationDVP-F250CD/DVDPlayer

10Rear panelA 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 (

11RemoteA TV [/1 (on/standby) button (61)BZ (open/close) button (28)C Number buttons (31)The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*D CLEAR button (36)E

12Guide to the Control Menu Display (Magic Pad)Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to

13List of Control Menu itemsItem Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc TypeTITLE (page 42)/SCENE (page 42)/TRACK (page 42)Selects the title, scene, or tr

14z HintThe Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except “OFF.” (“TVS,” “PROGRAM,” “SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT,

15HookupsHookupsHooking Up the PlayerFollow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.Notes• Plug cords securely to prevent unwant

16Step 3: Connecting the Video CordsConnect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of th

17HookupsA If you are connecting to a video input jackConnect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will

18NoteDo 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 o

19HookupsStep 4: Connecting the Audio CordsRefer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. Be sure to also read the ins

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 servicin

20 Connecting to your TVThis connection will use your TV speakers for sound.* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 16).z HintWhen connectin

21Hookups Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deckIf the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio

22 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakersYou can enjoy the Dolby Surround effects on

23Hookups Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder and 6 speakersThis conn

24Step 5: Attaching the StandYou can use the player laid flat, or in an upright position. Be sure to attach the supplied stand when using in the uprig

25HookupsStep 6: Connecting the Mains LeadWhen you have finished connecting all of the components, plug the player and TV mains lead (power cord) into

266 Press ENTER.The Setup Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV to be connected appears.Example: Asian/Oceanian models7 Press X/x to select

27Hookups12Press 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 connec

28Playing DiscsPlaying Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted.Refer to the operating instructions

29Playing DiscsFor Asian/Oceanian modelsYou can have the player turn off automatically whenever you leave it in stop mode for more than 30 minutes. To

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

30Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from opening it.When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN,

31Playing Discs– you change the settings on the Setup Display.• This function may not work with some discs.• Resume Play does not work during Shuffle

32Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Some DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: originally recorded

33Playing DiscsPlaying VIDEO CDs With PBC Functions (PBC Playback) PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the

34Playing 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.1 Press Z and place a DAT

35Playing DiscsRefer to the instructions of the CD-R/CD-RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.To play a M

36Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)You can set the following play modes:• Programme Play (page

37Playing DiscsNext, press X/x or the number buttons to select “03” under “C,” then press ENTER.◆ When playing a VIDEO CD or CDFor example, select tra

382 Press X/x to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER.The options for “SHUFFLE” appear.3 Press X/x to select the item to be shuffled.◆ When playing a

39Playing DiscsTo return to normal playPress CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 2.z Hints• You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped. After sele

4Table of ContentsWARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Welcome! . . . . .

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 o

41Searching for a SceneSearching for a SceneSearching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Scan, Slow-motion Play, Search, Freeze Frame)You can quickly l

42The “2 ”/“2 ” playback speed is slower than “1 ”/“1 .”Locating a point quickly using the previous/next button (Search) You can search for a

43Searching for a Scene◆ When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback SCENE INDEX◆ When playing a CD TRACK INDEX◆ When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio) ALBU

44Searching by Scene (PICTURE NAVIGATION) You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and find the desired scene quickly.1 Press PICTURE NAVI during

45Viewing Information About the DiscViewing Information About the DiscChecking the Playing Time and Remaining Time You can check the playing time

46Checking the information on the front panel displayYou can view the time information and text displayed on the TV screen also on the front panel dis

47Viewing Information About the DiscChecking the Play InformationYou can check information such as the bit rate or the disc layer that is being played

48Checking 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 (th

49Sound AdjustmentsSound AdjustmentsChanging the Sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio,

5Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Adjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE M

50Displaying the audio information of the disc Press DISPLAY during playback to display the Control Menu. Select “AUDIO” usingX/x. The channels being

51Sound AdjustmentsTV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surro

52z HintYou 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

53Enjoying MoviesEnjoying MoviesChanging the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ” appears in the fr

54Adjusting the Picture Quality (BNR) The Block Noise Reduction (BNR) function adjusts the picture quality by reducing the “block noise” or mosaic

55Enjoying MoviesAdjusting the Playback Picture (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD from the player to obta

56Enhancing the Playback Picture (DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER) The Digital Video Enhancer (DVE) function makes the picture appear clear and crisp by enh

57Using Various Additional FunctionsUsing Various Additional FunctionsLocking Discs (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL)You can set two kinds o

58To turn off the Custom Parental Control function1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Custom Parental Control.”2 Press X/x to select “OFF t,” then press ENTER.3

59Using Various Additional Functions◆ When you have already registered a passwordThe display for entering the password appears.4 Enter or re-enter you

6About This Manual• Operations and displays differ slightly, depending on where the model is sold. European models are used for illustration purposes

60Area CodeChanging the password1 Press DISPLAY while the player is in stop mode.The Control Menu appears.2 Press X/x to select (PARENTAL CONTROL),

61Using Various Additional FunctionsControlling Your TV With the Supplied RemoteYou can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of you

62Settings and AdjustmentsUsing the Setup DisplayBy using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You

63Settings and AdjustmentsThe setting is selected and setup is complete.Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” (Asian/Oceanian models)To turn off the displayPress DI

64Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP)Choose settings according to the TV to be connected.Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. To use the di

65Settings and Adjustments◆ BACKGROUNDSelects the background colour or picture on the TV screen in stop mode or while playing a CD or DATA CD (MP3 aud

66◆ PAUSE MODE (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)Selects the picture in pause mode.◆ TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only)Gives the sound track which contains the hig

67Settings and Adjustments◆ DOWNMIX (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound

68NoteWhen 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 co

69Additional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this trou

7– 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 o

70The 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 pl

71Additional InformationThe player does not operate properly., When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate abnormally, unplug the play

72GlossaryChapter (page 9)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on

73Additional InformationScene (page 9)On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are di

74SpecificationsSystemLaser: Semiconductor laserSignal format system: PAL/NTSCAudio characteristicsFrequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to

75Additional InformationLanguage Code ListFor details, see pages 49, 53, 63.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.Code La

76IndexNumerics16:9 644:3 LETTER BOX 644:3 PAN SCAN 645.1 Channel Surround 19AA-B REPEAT 39ADVANCED 47ALBUM 42Album 34ANGLE 53AUDIO 49, 63AUDIO ATT 66

8Index to Parts and ControlsFor more information, see the pages in parentheses.Front panelA Front panel display (9)B (remote sensor) (15)C DISPLAY PO

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9Front panel displayYou can switch the front panel display according to the placement of the player.When you press the DISPLAY POSITION button on the