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Sony DVP-F11 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
DVP-F11
1999 Sony Corporation
3-867-788-11 (1)
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  • Page 1 CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions DVP-F11 1999 Sony Corporation 3-867-788-11 (1)
  • Page 2 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony CD/ DVD Player. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF CONTENTS About This Manual 4 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4 Precautions 6 Notes on Discs 7 Getting Started 8 Unpacking 8 TV Hookups 10 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 12 2.1 Channel Surround Hookups 14 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 15 Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display 17 Playing Discs 18 Playing Discs...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Indicates the functions for Audio CDs. Audio CDs Audio 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm (CD single) 20 min. 74 min. 20 min. “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. Region code MODEL NO. DVP–8306 CD/DVD PLAYER AC 110V 60Hz SONY CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN 3-444-464-01...
  • Page 5 Terms for discs • Title The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on a video software; or an album, etc., for a music piece on an audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: The enclosed DVD player is capable of holding a still video image or On screen display image on your television screen indefinitely.

  • Page 7: Notes On Discs

    Notes on Discs On handling discs • Do not use irregularly shaped CDs such as heart- or star-shaped CD as they may cause the player to malfunction. • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section describes how to hook up the CD/DVD player to a TV (with audio/video input jacks) and/or an AV receiver (amplifier). You cannot connect this player to a TV which does not have a video input connector. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.
  • Page 9 Using the player in a vertical position If you want to use the player in a vertical position, attach the supplied stand. Align the gr oove of the player and the pr ojection of the stand. Fasten the stand with the supplied scr Notes •...

  • Page 10: Tv Hookups

    TV Hookups This connection is for listening to the sound through TV speakers (2ch – L, R). Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. Set “SUBWOOFER” in “SPEAKER SETUP” to “NONE” in the setup display (page 53). CD/DVD player To an AC outlet AC power cord (supplied)
  • Page 11 Notes • Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. • Do not connect this player to a video deck. If you view the pictures on your TV after making the connections shown below, a picture noise may appear. Connect CD/DVD directly.

  • Page 12: Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups

    Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups This connection is for listening to the sound through speakers connected to a receiver. Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. Set “SUBWOOFER” in “SPEAKER SETUP” to “NONE” in the setup display (page 53). You can enjoy surround when connecting front speakers only You can use 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual...
  • Page 13 If you have a digital component such as a receiver (amplifier) with a digital connector, DAT or MD Connect the component via the OPTICAL or COAXIAL connector using an optical or coaxial digital connecting cord (not supplied). p When using an optical digital connecting cord Optical digital connecting cord (not supplied) Receiver (Amplifier)

  • Page 14: 2.1 Channel Surround Hookups

    2.1 Channel Surround Hookups This connection is for listening to the sound through the left and right speakers of the TV, or those connected to a receiver and the subwoofer. You can enjoy rich bass frequencies by connecting a subwoofer. Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected.

  • Page 15: Channel Surround Hookups

    5.1 Channel Surround Hookups With DVDs which contain DTS, Dolby* Digital or MPEG AUDIO sound, you can enjoy the sorround sound while producing the effect of being in a movie theater or a concert hall, using a digital component with a built-in DTS, Dolby Digital or MPEG decoder (not supplied).
  • Page 16 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups Optical digital connecting cord* (not supplied) Coaxial digital connecting cord* (not supplied) * You do not need to connect both of these cords. AV Receiver (Amplifier) with a DIGITAL TV/LD IN AC-3 RF built in DTS DVD IN decoder, DOLBY COAX...

  • Page 17: Selecting The Language For On-Screen Display

    Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display You can select the language for the setup display, the Control Menu display or the messages displayed on the screen. Default setting is “ENGLISH.” SET UP ENTER ?/>/.// Press SET UP and select “LANGUAGE SETUP” using >/ ., and then pr e ss ENTER.

  • Page 18: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs This chapter describes how to play a DVD/CD/VIDEO CD. Playing Discs Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the instructions supplied with your disc. Press and adjust the headphone 1/u (POWER) volume, then press it again.
  • Page 19 • When you insert an 8-cm disc, insert the disc slowly at the center of the disc slot. If you cannot eject the disc, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • With some new discs, glue from the manufacturing process may be present on the outer edge. Forcing such discs into the player may cause the disc to get stuck.

  • Page 20: Searching For A Particular Point On A Disc

    Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc Z You can locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture, playing back slowly or playing frame by frame. Note Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.

  • Page 21: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped The Disc (Resume Play)

    Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) The player stores the point where you stopped the disc and if “RESUME” appears on the front panel display. You can resume playback from that point. As long as you do not eject the disc, Resume Play is available even if you turn the power off.

  • Page 22: Using The Menu For Each Dvd

    Using the Menu for Each DVD Z Using the title menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music piece called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the title menu.

  • Page 23: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs), you can enjoy simple interactive operations, operations with search functions, etc. PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively, following the menu screen on the TV screen. On this player, you can use the number buttons, ENTER, =, +, >/.

  • Page 24: Using The Front Panel Display

    Using the Front Panel Display Z You can check information about the disc, such as the total number of the titles or the tracks or remaining time, using the front panel display. TIME/TEXT When playing back a DVD Display information while playing the disc Lights up when setting or playing A-B...
  • Page 25 When playing back a CD/VIDEO CD Display information while playing a disc Lights up when setting or playing A-B Repeat Lights up Play during PBC Current playback Current index track (VIDEO CD number number Only) Lights up when the Play mode, playing time, etc. player outputs the NTSC signal When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions...

  • Page 26: Using Various Functions With The Control Menu

    Using Various Functions with the Control Menu This chapter describes how to play discs in various modes and how to use the convenient features of the on- screen menu (Control Menu). Using the Control Menu Display Z Using the Control Menu display, you can select the start point, play in a order you like, change the angles, set for Digital Cinema Sound, etc.

  • Page 27: Control Menu Display

    Select the item you want using >/., then press / or ENTER. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1 : ENGLISH Items To select, press , then ENTER 1 2 ( 2 7 )

  • Page 28: Control Menu Item List

    Control Menu Item List (DVD only) (page 29) TITLE (DVD only) (page 29) CHAPTER (VIDEO CD/CD only) (page 29) TRACK (VIDEO CD/CD only) (page 29) INDEX (VIDEO CD during PBC playback only) SCENE (page 29) You can search by selecting the title/chapter/track/ index/scene.

  • Page 29: Searching For The Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene

    Searching for the Title/Chapter/Track/Index/Scene You can search by selecting the title/chapter/track/ index/scene. Select “TITLE,” “ CHAPTER,” “ TRACK”, “INDEX” or “SCENE” after pressing DISPLAY. When you play back a DVD, “TITLE” and “CHAPTER” are displayed. When you play back a VIDEO CD/CD, “TRACK” and “INDEX”...

  • Page 30: 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/track and the total remaining time of the disc. Press DISPLAY. Then press TIME/TEXT on the remote to change the time information. You can also check the DVD TEXT and CD TEXT.

  • Page 31: Checking The Information Of The Disc

    Input the time code using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The player starts searching. To cancel the number, press CLEAR before pressing ENTER. To cancel inputting Press ˆRETURN. Note When you input the time code, input the playing time of the title. Checking the Information of the Disc You can check the DVD TEXT or CD TEXT of the disc on...

  • Page 32: Changing The Sounds

    Changing the Sounds Z With DVDs recorded with multilingual sounds, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. With multiplex CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers.

  • Page 33: Displaying The Subtitles

    The display examples are as follows: •PCM (stereo) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bits To select, press , then ENTER •Dolby Surround 1: ENGLISH PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND To select, press , then ENTER...

  • Page 34: Changing The Angles

    Changing the Angles Z With DVDs on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, you can change the angles. 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 having the train’s movement interrupted.

  • Page 35: Setting For Digital Cinema Sound

    Setting for Digital Cinema Sound Z Select the mode to enjoy multichannel surround sound such as Dolby Digital and MPEG. Even if you connect only front speakers, Virtual Enhanced Surround lets you enjoy 3D sound by using 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers.

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

    Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can play the contents of the disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the titles, chapters or tracks on the disc and create your own program. One program can be restored in the player and contain up to 99 titles, chapters and tracks.
  • Page 37 pWhen playing a VIDEO CD or CD Select the track you want to program. Total time of the programmed tracks PROGRAM 0:15:30 ALL CLEAR – – 1. TRACK 0 2 2. TRACK 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5.

  • Page 38: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle Play)

    Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” titles or tracks and play them in a random order. The playing order may differ from the previous “shuffling.” Select “SHUFFLE” after pressing DISPLAY. When you do not select “OFF,” the indicator of the “SHUFFLE” lights in green.

  • Page 39: Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Playing Repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play all the titles/tracks on a disc or a single title/ chapter/track. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the player repeats the titles or tracks in the shuffled or programmed order. You cannot do Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 23).
  • Page 40 Repeating a Specific Portion (A˜B Repeat) Setting a portion for A˜B repeat Select “SET/” in “A-B REPEAT.” The A˜B REPEAT setting display appears. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) PLAY 1 8 ( 3 4 ) C 0 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 To select, press , then ENTER...

  • Page 41: Checking The Play Information

    Checking the Play Information Z You can check the play information on the bit rate, bit rate history or the portion where the disc is played (layer). While playing a disc, the approximate bit rate of the playback picture is always displayed by Mbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio by kbps (kilo bit per second).

  • Page 42: Settings And Adjustments

    Settings and Adjustments This chapter describes how to set and how to adjust using the on-screen SET UP menu. Most settings and adjustments are required to be set when you first use the player. This chapter also describes how to set the remote for controlling the TV or the AV receiver (amplifier).
  • Page 43 Select the main item you want using >/., and then press ENTER. The selected main item is highlighted. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: Main item To set, press , then To quit, press SETUP SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE...

  • Page 44: Setup Display Item List

    Setup Display Item List Default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 45) ENGLISH CHINESE 1 CHINESE 2 DVD MENU ENGLISH CHINESE JAPANESE FRENCH GERMAN ITALIAN SPANISH DUTCH DANISH SWEDISH FINNISH NORWEGIAN PORTUGUESE RUSSIAN OTHERS / AUDIO ORIGINAL (same as DVD MENU) SUBTITLE AUDIO FOLLOW (same as DVD MENU)

  • Page 45: Setting The Language For Display And Sound (Language Setup)

    Setting the Language for Display and Sound (LANGUAGE SETUP) Z Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” after pressing SET UP. “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for on-screen display or sound. Default settings are underlined. Note When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD, one of the recorded languages is automatically selected except for the “OSD.”...

  • Page 46: Settings For Display (Screen Setup)

    Settings for Display (SCREEN SETUP) Z Select “SCREEN SETUP” after pressing SET UP. “SCREEN SETUP” allows you to set the display according to the playback conditions. Default settings are underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE To set, press , then ENTER To quit, press...

  • Page 47: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) Z Select “CUSTOM SETUP” after pressing SET UP. “CUSTOM SETUP” allows you to set the playback conditions. Default settings are underlined. CUSTOM SETUP COLOR SYSTEM: AUTO PLAY: DIMMER: PAUSE MODE: PARENTAL CONTROL To set, press , then ENTER To quit, press SETUP...
  • Page 48 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) pWhen you have not entered a password yet The display for entering a password appears. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL Entry password. Enter a number in 4 figures, then press ENTER To return, press RETURN To cancel, press SETUP pWhen you have already entered a password The display for confirming the password appears.
  • Page 49 To return to the normal screen Press SET UP. To turn off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your password Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in Step 7, then press ·. To change the password 1 After Step 3, select “CHANGE PASSWORD” using >/., then press / or ENTER.

  • Page 50: Settings For Sound (Audio Setup)

    Settings for Sound (AUDIO SETUP) Select “AUDIO SETUP” after pressing SET UP. “AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound according to the playback conditions. Default settings are underlined. AUDIO SETUP AUDIO ATT: AUDIO DRC: TRACK SELECTION: DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND DIGITAL OUT: DOLBY DIGITAL: MPEG:...
  • Page 51 pDIGITAL OUT Selects output signals via the OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors. • ON: Normally select this position. When you select “ON,” set “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “MPEG” and “DTS.” For details on setting them, see “Setting for the signal to the digital output.” •...
  • Page 52 Settings for Sound (AUDIO SETUP) pDTS Selects output DTS signals via the OPTICAL and COAXIAL connectors. You cannot select this item when you set “DIGITAL OUT” to “OFF.” • OFF: when the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in DTS decoder. •...

  • Page 53: Speaker Set Up

    Speaker Set Up Select “SPEAKER SETUP” after pressing SET UP. When you have connected a subwoofer, specify the size of the front speakers you have connected to change the frequency range output from the subwoofer so that you can obtain the best possible surround sound. Even if you change the setting of “SUBWOOFER”...

  • Page 54: Controlling The Tv Or The Av Receiver (Amplifier) With The Supplied Remote

    Default setting is to control Sony TVs with the g mark. When you connect the player to a Sony AV receiver (amplifier), you can also set the input of the receiver (amplifier) to this player with the supplied remote .
  • Page 55 Pioneer Sunsui Technics Yamaha Sony TVs * By setting the code number 90, you can adjust the volume of the TV even if the TV/DVD switch is on the DVD side, if you do not control an AV receiver (amplifier) with the remote.

  • Page 56: Additional Information

    If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power is not turned on. / If the indicator above the 1 /u (POWER) button is not lit, check that the AC power cord is connected securely.
  • Page 57 The numbers or letters of 5 characters are displayed on the front panel display. / Self-diagnosis function was activated. See the table in page 59 and treat the player appropriately. Sound There is no sound. / Check that the player is connected securely. / The audio connecting cord is damaged.
  • Page 58 “BRIGHT” or “DARK” (page 47). “AUTO” turns on the display only when you operate the player. The player does not eject the disc and displays “LOCKED” on the front panel display. / Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 59: Self-Diagnosis Function

    •The disc is not inserted correctly. /Insert the disc correctly. •To prevent the player from malfunctioning, the self-diagnosis function has worked. /When you contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility, give the 5-character service number. (example: E:61:10)

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Specifications CD/DVD player Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system NTSC/PAL (See page 11 to switch.) Audio characteristics Frequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (±1 dB)* DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB) CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio More than 110 dB (LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2)

  • Page 61: Glossary

    Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) (page 35) The general name of technology that Sony developed to enjoy the surround sound in a home. To enjoy the surround sound of a movie theater in the comfort of your own home, it simulates the sound not in a concert hall as usual but in a movie editing studio.
  • Page 62 Glossary Title (page 5) The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on video software; or an album, etc., for a music piece on an audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

  • Page 63: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see pages 33 and 45. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1039 Amharic 1209 Hausa 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1217 Hindi 1051 Aymara 1226 Croatian...

  • Page 64: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Panel 1 1/u (POWER) button and indicator (18) Turns on and off the power of the player. 2 Disc type indicator (18) Lights up when the corresponding disc was inserted. 3 Disc slot (18) Insert a disc.
  • Page 65 Rear Panel DC IN 10.5V 1 DC IN 10.5 V jack (10, 12, 14, 16) Connects the supplied AC power adaptor. 2 WOOFER OUT connector (14) Connects to a subwoofer (not supplied). 3 LINE OUT (AUDIO 1, 2) connectors (10, 12, 14) Connect to the audio input connector on the TV or receiver (amplifier).
  • Page 66 Index to Parts and Controls Remote 1 TV/DVD switch (54) Selects to control the player, the TV or the receiver (amplifier) with the remote. 2 6 (eject) button (19) Ejects the disc. 3 Number buttons Select the items or settings. 4 CLEAR button (37, 38, 39, 40) Press to return to the Continuous play, etc.

  • Page 67: Index

    Index Numerics 2.1 Channel Surround 14, 53 4:3 LETTER BOX 46 4:3 PAN SCAN 46 5.1 Channel Surround 15 16:9 46 A-B REPEAT 39 A˜B Repeat 39 Angle 34 ANGLE 34 AUDIO 32, 45 AUDIO ATT 50 AUDIO DRC 50 AUDIO SETUP 50 AUTO PLAY 47 BACKGROUND 46...
  • Page 68 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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