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Sony DVP-F25 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-077-370-41(2)
CD/DVD
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Operating Instructions
DVP-F25
© 2002 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-077-370-41(2) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-F25 © 2002 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    • Do not place heavy objects on the player. • The nameplate is located on the bottom 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

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

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 6 Enjoying Movies ........51 Changing the Angles ......... . . 51 Displaying the Subtitles .

  • 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 meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below: Icon Meaning...

  • Page 8: Notes About The Discs

    Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played. Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.

  • Page 9: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Front panel A Disc slot (31) B A (eject) button (32) C N (playback) button (31) D [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (31) The indicator lights up in green when the power is on and lights up in red when the player is in standby mode.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Rear panel A COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ( ) jacks (18) B AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (22) (23) (24) C VIDEO OUT jack (18) D S VIDEO OUT jack (18) Y, C E DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (23) (24) (25) F CONTROL S IN jack (18) To remove the jack cover The player is sold with the jack cover attached.
  • Page 11 Remote A TV [/1 (on/standby) button (60) EJECT button (32) C Number buttons (35) The number 5 button has a tactile dot.* D CLEAR button (39) E SUBTITLE button (51) F AUDIO button (48) G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/ next) buttons (32) SCAN/SLOW buttons (33) I X PAUSE button (32)

  • Page 12: Guide To On-Screen Displays (Control Bar)

    Guide to On-Screen Displays (Control Bar) The following explains the Control Bar. The Control Bar is used for making adjustments to the settings or displaying information during playback. The displayed contents differ according to the type of disc being played. The numbers in parentheses indicate reference pages.
  • Page 13 No display Return to Display 1 Displaying the Control Bar in stop mode The following displays appear when the DISPLAY button is repeatedly pressed during stop mode. You can make basic adjustments and customize the player to suit your viewing preferences. Display 1 The following settings can be made.

  • Page 14: Simple Start Guide

    Simple Start Guide Quick Overview A quick overview presented in this guide 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 17. Notes •...

  • Page 15: Step 3: Tv Hookups

    Step 3: TV Hookups Remove the jack cover from the player (see fig. A and page 10). Connect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord in the order (1~3) shown below. Be sure to connect the power cord last. After connecting the cords, attach the jack cover (page 26).

  • Page 16: Step 4: Playing A Disc

    Step 4: Playing a Disc A Turn on the TV. B Press [/1 on the player. C Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. D Insert the disc in the player so that the labeled (or non-playback) side appears through the disc window.

  • Page 17: Hookups

    Hookups Hooking Up the Player Follow Steps 1 to 5 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player. Before you start, disconnect the power cords, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert the batteries into the remote (page 14). Remove the jack cover (page 10). Notes •...

  • Page 18: 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 through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). (green) (blue) (red)
  • Page 19 A If you are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow plug 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 22). (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 20 Notes • Connect the player directly to the TV. If you pass the player signals via the VCR, etc., you may not receive a clear image on the TV screen. CD/DVD player When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the player outputs the video signal or the Setup Display etc.

  • Page 21: 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. 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 22 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. (red)(white) (red) to AUDIO OUT L/R (white) Audio/video cord (supplied) l : Signal flow * The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18). z Hint When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo- mono conversion cord (not supplied).
  • Page 23 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 24 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 (white) (red)
  • Page 25 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). You are not able to enjoy the surround sound effects of this player.

  • Page 26: Step 3: Attaching The Jack Cover And Stand

    Step 3: Attaching the Jack Cover and Stand You can use the player laid flat, or in an upright position by attaching the supplied stand to the rear or side of the player. You can also install the player on the wall. Attaching the jack cover (Using the player laid flat) Gather all the connecting cords...
  • Page 27 • Sony will refrain from any responsibility on the accident or damage caused by improper installation, lack of durability of the wall or screws, improper operation, natural calamity, etc.

  • Page 28: Step 4: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 4: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the player and TV mains leads (power cord) into a mains. Step 5: Quick Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the player. To skip an adjustment, press >. To return to the previous adjustment, press .. The on-screen display differs depending on the player model.
  • Page 29 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 • 16:9 (page 64) If you have a 4:3 standard TV • 4:3 LETTER BOX or 4:3 PAN SCAN (page 64) Press ENTER.
  • Page 30 Enjoying the surround sound effects To enjoy the surround sound effects of this player or your amplifier (receiver), set the following items as described below for the audio connection you selected on pages 23 to 25 ( through default setting and does not need to be adjusted when you first connect the player.

  • Page 31: 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. ?/1 (power) button/ indicator Turn on your TV. Press [/1. The player turns on and the power indicator lights up in green.

  • Page 32: Additional Operations

    • When you insert an 8-cm (3-inch) disc, insert the disc slowly at the centre 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 33: Searching For A Particular Point On A Disc (Scan, Slow-Motion Play)

    Locking the disc slot (Child Lock) You can lock the disc slot to prevent children from ejecting a disc. When the player is in standby mode, press O RETURN, ENTER, and then [/1 on the remote. “Locked” appears on the TV screen when you press the A/Z button on the player or the remote.

  • Page 34: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Multi-Disc Resume)

    The “ 2B”/“ 2b” playback speed is about twice the normal speed. The “2M”/“2m” playback speed is faster than “1M”/ “1m.” Watching frame by frame (Slow- motion play) m or M Press in pause mode. To return to the normal speed, press H.

  • Page 35: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Notes • “MULTI-DISC RESUME” in “CUSTOM SETUP” must be set to “ON” (default) for this function to work (page 66). • The resume playback point for the current disc is cleared when: – you change the play mode. – you change the settings on the Setup Display. •...

  • Page 36: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions 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. Select the item number and track you want using X/x or the number buttons.

  • Page 37: 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 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. Insert a DATA CD in the player. Press H. The player starts to play the first MP3 audio track in the first album on the disc. Notes •...
  • Page 38 About MP3 audio tracks You can play MP3 audio tracks on CD- ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the player to recognize the tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.

  • Page 39: Various Play Mode Functions (Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play)

    Notes • Depending on the software you use to create the DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the illustration above. • The playback order above may not be applicable if there are more than a total of 200 albums and tracks in the DATA CD.
  • Page 40 Press C/c to select (PROGRAM), then press ENTER. “TRACK” is displayed when you play a VIDEO CD or CD. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE 2. TITLE – – 3. TITLE – – 4. TITLE – – 5. TITLE – – 6.

  • Page 41: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle)

    change using X/x or the number buttons, and press c. Follow Step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select “--” under “T,” then press ENTER. To cancel all the titles, chapters, or tracks in the programme Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Creating your own programme (Programme Play).”...

  • Page 42: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 2. To turn off the Control Bar Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off. z Hints • You can set Shuffle Play while the player is stopped.

  • Page 43: Repeat Play

    To return to normal play Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in Step 2. z Hint You can set Repeat Play while the player is stopped. After selecting the “REPEAT” option, press H. Repeat Play starts. Repeating a specific portion (A- B Repeat Play) You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter or track repeatedly.
  • Page 44 To return to normal play Press CLEAR. To turn off the Control Bar Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off. Note When you set A-B Repeat Play, the settings for Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, and Programme Play are canceled.

  • Page 45: Searching For A Scene

    Searching for a Scene Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Index/ Scene (Search mode) You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD/CD/DATA CD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number.

  • Page 46: 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 47 z Hints • When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the scene number and the playing time are displayed. • You can also check the time information and text by pressing TIME/TEXT repeatedly. Notes • Depending on the type of disc being played, the disc’s text or track name may not be displayed.

  • Page 48: Sound Adjustments

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

  • Page 49: 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 50 TVS DYNAMIC Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers (shown below). This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV. TVS WIDE Creates virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using...

  • Page 51: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, the on the Control Bar lights up in blue. This means that you can change the viewing angle. Press ANGLE during playback. The following Control Bar appears. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of angles.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Picture Quality (Bnr)

    To turn off the subtitles Select “OFF” in Step 2. Note Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be able to turn them off.

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Playback Picture (Custom Picture Mode)

    To cancel the “BNR” setting Select “OFF” in Step 2. To turn off the Control Bar Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off. Notes • If the outlines of the images on your screen should become blurred, set “BNR” to “OFF.” •...

  • Page 54: Enhancing The Playback Picture (Digital Video Enhancer)

    • CINEMA 2: White colours become brighter and black colours become richer, and the colour contrast is increased. z Hint When you watch a movie, “CINEMA 1” or “CINEMA 2” is recommended. 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.
  • Page 55 To cancel the “DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER” setting Select “OFF” in Step 2. To turn off the Control Bar Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Bar is turned off. Note Depending on the disc or the scene being played, noise found in the disc may become more apparent. If this happens, it is recommended that you use the BNR function (page 52) with the DVE function.

  • Page 56: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Locking Discs 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 57 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears when you enter your password. To turn off the Custom Parental Control function Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Custom Parental Control.” Press X/x to select “OFF t,”...
  • Page 58 Press X/x to select “PLAYER t,” then press ENTER. 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 using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

  • Page 59: Changing The Password

    To play a disc for which Parental Control is Insert the disc and press H. The display for entering your password appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts playback. z Hint If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat Steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited playback).”...

  • Page 60: Controlling Your Tv With The Supplied Remote

    If you make a mistake entering your password Press C before you press ENTER and input the correct number. If you make a mistake Press O RETURN. To turn off the display Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display is turned off. Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote You can control the sound level, input source,...
  • Page 61 Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Manufacturer Code number Sony (default) Grundig Hitachi Panasonic 17, 49 Philips...

  • 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. The on-screen displays differ depending on the player model.

  • Page 63: 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: “4:3 PAN SCAN” Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 PAN SCAN 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” on page 62. The default settings are underlined. The on-screen displays differ depending upon the player model.

  • Page 65: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    SCREEN SAVER The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes, or when you play back a CD or DATA CD (MP3 audio) for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting).

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

    PAUSE MODE (DVD 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 only) Gives the sound track which contains the highest number of channels priority when you...

  • Page 67: Setting The Digital Output Signal

    DOWNMIX (DVD 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 “Checking the audio signal format”...
  • Page 68 MPEG (DVD only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal. Select this when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the player outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack.

  • Page 69: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. , Check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 70 , The remote sensor of the player is exposed to strong light. , The batteries in the remote are weak. The disc does not play. , There is no disc inside. , The disc is turned over. Insert the disc with the labeled (or non- playback) side facing the disc window.

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

    E XX To prevent a malfunction, the (xx is a number) player has performed the self-diagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5- character service number. Example: E 61 10...

  • Page 72: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 45) 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 25, 67) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 73: 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 (AUDIO OUT L/R jacks only) Harmonic distortion: 0.003 %...

  • Page 74: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 48, 51, 63. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari...

  • Page 75: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 64 4:3 LETTER BOX 64 4:3 PAN SCAN 64 5.1 Channel Surround 21 A-B REPEAT 43 ALBUM 45 Album 37 ANGLE 51 AUDIO 48 AUDIO ATT 66 AUDIO DRC 66 AUDIO SETUP 66 Audio signal format 49 AUTO PLAY 65 AUTO POWER OFF 65 BACKGROUND 65...
  • Page 76 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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