Limited Warranty (CD/DVD Player)
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... authorized dealer, call : Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or visit the Sony Web Site: www.sony.com For an accessory or part not available from state to state. 3-977-330-13 ® CD/DVD Player LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is ...determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. After the warranty period, you must pay for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in Japan To ...
... authorized dealer, call : Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or visit the Sony Web Site: www.sony.com For an accessory or part not available from state to state. 3-977-330-13 ® CD/DVD Player LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Product is ...determined to be presented to obtain warranty service. After the warranty period, you must pay for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in Japan To ...
Operating Instructions
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3-070-343-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-F21 ã 2001 Sony Corporation
3-070-343-11(1) CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-F21 ã 2001 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...measures: - Record the serial number in a residential installation. Model No. If this Sony CD/DVD Player. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to disassemble the cabinet. Before operating this player, please read this product. CAUTION The use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) ...constitute a risk of electric shock to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. DVP-F21 Serial No CAUTION You are located at the bottom of the FCC Rules.
...measures: - Record the serial number in a residential installation. Model No. If this Sony CD/DVD Player. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to disassemble the cabinet. Before operating this player, please read this product. CAUTION The use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) ...constitute a risk of electric shock to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. DVP-F21 Serial No CAUTION You are located at the bottom of the FCC Rules.
Operating Instructions
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... 1: Unpacking 15 Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote 15 Step 3: TV Hookups 17 Step 4: Playing a Disc 18 Hookups 19 Hooking Up the Player 19 Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords 20 Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords 22 Step 3: Attaching the Jack Cover 30 Step 4: Connecting the Power ...Setup 32 Playing Discs 36 Playing Discs 36 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play 38 Using the DVD's Menu 39 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback 40 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play 41 Searching...
... 1: Unpacking 15 Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote 15 Step 3: TV Hookups 17 Step 4: Playing a Disc 18 Hookups 19 Hooking Up the Player 19 Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords 20 Step 2: Connecting the Audio Cords 22 Step 3: Attaching the Jack Cover 30 Step 4: Connecting the Power ...Setup 32 Playing Discs 36 Playing Discs 36 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play 38 Using the DVD's Menu 39 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback 40 Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play 41 Searching...
Operating Instructions
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... are described below: Icon Meaning Functions available in DVD video mode Functions available in VIDEO CD mode Icon z Meaning Functions available in music CD mode More convenient features Region code Your player has a region code printed on the back of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RWs recorded in video recording format (VR...
... are described below: Icon Meaning Functions available in DVD video mode Functions available in VIDEO CD mode Icon z Meaning Functions available in music CD mode More convenient features Region code Your player has a region code printed on the back of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • DVD-RWs recorded in video recording format (VR...
Operating Instructions
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... U.S. Also, refer to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be authorized by method claims of this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the instructions supplied with a cleaning cloth. If burrs are not removed, discs may not load properly into the... of a pen or pencil. Wipe the disc from the player. • After playing, store the disc in the sound. Remove it has not been correctly finalized. On cleaning • Before playing, clean the disc with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Notes about the Discs On handling discs • To...
... U.S. Also, refer to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be authorized by method claims of this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the instructions supplied with a cleaning cloth. If burrs are not removed, discs may not load properly into the... of a pen or pencil. Wipe the disc from the player. • After playing, store the disc in the sound. Remove it has not been correctly finalized. On cleaning • Before playing, clean the disc with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Notes about the Discs On handling discs • To...
Operating Instructions
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...When playing back a DVD Playing status Lights up when you can change the angle Current audio signal (DTS format signal) (72) Disc type Current play mode (A-B Repeat Play) (44) Lights up when BNR is on (56) Current audio signal (Dolby Digital signal) (72) When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC) Playing ...mode (A-B Repeat Play) (44) Disc type Lights up when BNR is on (56) Playing time or current scene number (48) When playing back a CD or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Playing status Disc type Current play mode (A-B Repeat Play) (44) Current track Playing time Lights up when BNR is on (56) ...
...When playing back a DVD Playing status Lights up when you can change the angle Current audio signal (DTS format signal) (72) Disc type Current play mode (A-B Repeat Play) (44) Lights up when BNR is on (56) Current audio signal (Dolby Digital signal) (72) When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC) Playing ...mode (A-B Repeat Play) (44) Disc type Lights up when BNR is on (56) Playing time or current scene number (48) When playing back a CD or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Playing status Disc type Current play mode (A-B Repeat Play) (44) Current track Playing time Lights up when BNR is on (56) ...
Operating Instructions
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...) G PROGRAM button (41) H SHUFFLE button (43) I REPEAT button (44) J ./> PREV (previous) /NEXT buttons (37) K H PLAY button (36) L TOP MENU button (39) M DISPLAY button (66) N TV/DVD switch (64) O ?/1 (power) button (36) P TV operation buttons (64) Q SUBTITLE button (55) R CLEAR button (41, 43, 44, 44) S VOL (volume) +/- buttons (64) T A-B button (44) U REPLAY...
...) G PROGRAM button (41) H SHUFFLE button (43) I REPEAT button (44) J ./> PREV (previous) /NEXT buttons (37) K H PLAY button (36) L TOP MENU button (39) M DISPLAY button (66) N TV/DVD switch (64) O ?/1 (power) button (36) P TV operation buttons (64) Q SUBTITLE button (55) R CLEAR button (41, 43, 44, 44) S VOL (volume) +/- buttons (64) T A-B button (44) U REPLAY...
Operating Instructions
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...following explains the three types of the VIDEO CD or CD (77). This display appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed repeatedly during Shuffle Play (43). Chapter number of the DVD or the index number of on-screen displays used with this player: Status Bar, Control Bar, and Control ...Lights up in green during Program Play (41). DVD T41 - 8 T 0:08:41 Playing time or remaining time (49). (DVD playback only) DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 Format of disc being repeated. Type of the current audio signal (52). Example of the VIDEO CD or CD (77). The numbers in green during playback....
...following explains the three types of the VIDEO CD or CD (77). This display appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed repeatedly during Shuffle Play (43). Chapter number of the DVD or the index number of on-screen displays used with this player: Status Bar, Control Bar, and Control ...Lights up in green during Program Play (41). DVD T41 - 8 T 0:08:41 Playing time or remaining time (49). (DVD playback only) DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 Format of disc being repeated. Type of the current audio signal (52). Example of the VIDEO CD or CD (77). The numbers in green during playback....
Operating Instructions
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...screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. Getting Started 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...) (red) 1 Audio/video cord (supplied) to audio input (red) to AUDIO OUT R (yellow) to VIDEO OUT (yellow) (white) (red) TV (white) (red) (yellow) CD/DVD Player 2 Power source l: Signal flow AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied) AC power cord (supplied) 3 Power source When connecting to page 68. 17
...screen TV Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen. Getting Started 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...) (red) 1 Audio/video cord (supplied) to audio input (red) to AUDIO OUT R (yellow) to VIDEO OUT (yellow) (white) (red) TV (white) (red) (yellow) CD/DVD Player 2 Power source l: Signal flow AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied) AC power cord (supplied) 3 Power source When connecting to page 68. 17
Operating Instructions
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... you want from the menu and play the DVD (page 39) or VIDEO CD disc (page 40). To stop playing Press x. The player is set to the player. E Press N. The player begins playing the disc. B Switch the input selector on the TV screen. To turn off the player Press ?/1. After Step 5 Depending on the disc, a menu... red. 18 D Insert the disc into the disc slot with the playback side facing down C Press ?/1 on the TV. Step 4: Playing a Disc A Turn on the player. Remote sensor 5 Remote sensor A 3 With the playback side facing down . To take out the disc Press A on the...
... you want from the menu and play the DVD (page 39) or VIDEO CD disc (page 40). To stop playing Press x. The player is set to the player. E Press N. The player begins playing the disc. B Switch the input selector on the TV screen. To turn off the player Press ?/1. After Step 5 Depending on the disc, a menu... red. 18 D Insert the disc into the disc slot with the playback side facing down C Press ?/1 on the TV. Step 4: Playing a Disc A Turn on the player. Remote sensor 5 Remote sensor A 3 With the playback side facing down . To take out the disc Press A on the...
Operating Instructions
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Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). (yellow) (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) S video cord (not supplied) TV, projector, AV amplifier (receiver) CD/DVD player (yellow) to VIDEO OUT TV, projector, AV amplifier (receiver) to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A or B, according to S-VIDEO OUT l: Signal flow AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied) AC power cord (supplied) 20
Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). (yellow) (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) S video cord (not supplied) TV, projector, AV amplifier (receiver) CD/DVD player (yellow) to VIDEO OUT TV, projector, AV amplifier (receiver) to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A or B, according to S-VIDEO OUT l: Signal flow AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied) AC power cord (supplied) 20
Operating Instructions
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VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly. 21 You may not receive a clear image on the TV screen if you are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow ... to connect to a VCR. Hookups A If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied). Note Do not connect your player to the audio input jacks (page 23). You will enjoy standard quality images. You will enjoy high quality images. B If you pass the...
VCR CD/DVD player TV Connect directly. 21 You may not receive a clear image on the TV screen if you are connecting to a video input jack Connect the yellow ... to connect to a VCR. Hookups A If you are connecting to an S VIDEO input jack Connect the S VIDEO cord (not supplied). Note Do not connect your player to the audio input jacks (page 23). You will enjoy standard quality images. You will enjoy high quality images. B If you pass the...
Operating Instructions
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Hookups A Connecting to AUDIO OUT R (red) (yellow) The yellow plug is used for sound. xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection. • TVS DYNAMIC (page 53) • TVS WIDE (page 53) CD/DVD player AC power cord (supplied) (white) (red) AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied) to AUDIO TV to audio input OUT L (white) (white) (red) (yellow) l: Signal flow Audio/video cord (supplied) to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for video signals (page 20). continued 23
Hookups A Connecting to AUDIO OUT R (red) (yellow) The yellow plug is used for sound. xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection. • TVS DYNAMIC (page 53) • TVS WIDE (page 53) CD/DVD player AC power cord (supplied) (white) (red) AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied) to AUDIO TV to audio input OUT L (white) (white) (red) (yellow) l: Signal flow Audio/video cord (supplied) to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for video signals (page 20). continued 23
Operating Instructions
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Hookups CD/DVD player AC power cord (supplied) (white) (red) AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied) to AUDIO OUT L (white) to AUDIO OUT R (red) Stereo audio cord or (not supplied) to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Optical digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Front (L) (white) (red) to audio input to optical digital input Stereo amplifier (receiver) Front (R) l: Signal flow MD deck/DAT deck continued 25
Hookups CD/DVD player AC power cord (supplied) (white) (red) AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied) to AUDIO OUT L (white) to AUDIO OUT R (red) Stereo audio cord or (not supplied) to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Optical digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Front (L) (white) (red) to audio input to optical digital input Stereo amplifier (receiver) Front (R) l: Signal flow MD deck/DAT deck continued 25
Operating Instructions
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Hookups CD/DVD player AC power cord (supplied) (white) (red) AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied) to AUDIO OUT L (white) to AUDIO OUT R (red) to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) or Optical digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] ...
Hookups CD/DVD player AC power cord (supplied) (white) (red) AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied) to AUDIO OUT L (white) to AUDIO OUT R (red) to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Stereo audio cord (not supplied) or Optical digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] ...
Operating Instructions
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Hookups CD/DVD player AC power cord (supplied) AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied) to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) [Speakers] Rear (R) to optical digital input Optical digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Front (R) AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Rear (L) Subwoofer l: Signal flow Front (L) Center 29
Hookups CD/DVD player AC power cord (supplied) AC power adaptor (AC-F21, supplied) to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) [Speakers] Rear (R) to optical digital input Optical digital cord (not supplied) [Speakers] Front (R) AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Rear (L) Subwoofer l: Signal flow Front (L) Center 29
Operating Instructions
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Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may cancel the menu settings. The ?/1 indicator (red) changes to green and the front panel display lights up in the player. The player enters standby mode and the ?/1 indicator lights up . 36 After following the instructions ...) and select the appropriate channel. 3 Press ?/1. Doing so may be heard from the analog stereo jacks. DVD (page 39), VIDEO CD (page 40). To turn off the player, first press x to the player. While playing a disc, do not disconnect the AC power cord. When you turn off the...
Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may cancel the menu settings. The ?/1 indicator (red) changes to green and the front panel display lights up in the player. The player enters standby mode and the ?/1 indicator lights up . 36 After following the instructions ...) and select the appropriate channel. 3 Press ?/1. Doing so may be heard from the analog stereo jacks. DVD (page 39), VIDEO CD (page 40). To turn off the player, first press x to the player. While playing a disc, do not disconnect the AC power cord. When you turn off the...
Operating Instructions
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..., affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. • When you play DTS sound tracks on this player. If you connect the player to audio equipment without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in continuous play DTS sound tracks without a DTS decoder, do not set "... (page 73), and may affect your ears or cause your nearest Sony dealer. • No adaptor is useful when you missed. Notes on playing DVDs with DTS sound tracks, set "DTS" to "ON" in order to play 8-cm (3-inch) discs on a CD (page 51). • Do not play mode Press . Stop ...
..., affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. • When you play DTS sound tracks on this player. If you connect the player to audio equipment without first connecting the player to an audio component having a built-in continuous play DTS sound tracks without a DTS decoder, do not set "... (page 73), and may affect your ears or cause your nearest Sony dealer. • No adaptor is useful when you missed. Notes on playing DVDs with DTS sound tracks, set "DTS" to "ON" in order to play 8-cm (3-inch) discs on a CD (page 51). • Do not play mode Press . Stop ...
Operating Instructions
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... want to select the disc contents using a menu. The top menu appears on the TV screen. MENU C/X/x/c ENTER 1 Press MENU. When you play these DVDs, you want to change. 3 To change other items, repeat Step 2. 4 Press ENTER. 39 The menu appears on the TV screen. When you play... language for the sound using the top menu. Playing Discs Using the DVD's Menu Some discs have a "top menu" or a "menu." TOP MENU C/X/x/c ENTER 1 Press TOP MENU. The player starts playing the selected title. Using the top menu A DVD is divided into long sections of the menu vary from disc to disc...
... want to select the disc contents using a menu. The top menu appears on the TV screen. MENU C/X/x/c ENTER 1 Press MENU. When you play these DVDs, you want to change. 3 To change other items, repeat Step 2. 4 Press ENTER. 39 The menu appears on the TV screen. When you play... language for the sound using the top menu. Playing Discs Using the DVD's Menu Some discs have a "top menu" or a "menu." TOP MENU C/X/x/c ENTER 1 Press TOP MENU. The player starts playing the selected title. Using the top menu A DVD is divided into long sections of the menu vary from disc to disc...