Sony DVD Player DVPSR210P User Manual

							4-400-834-11(1)
CD/DVD Player
DVP-SR210P
© 2012 Sony Corporation
Reference Guide 
						

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or 
electric shock, do not expose 
this apparatus to rain or 
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do 
not open the cabinet. Refer 
servicing to qualified 
personnel only.
The AC power cord must be 
changed only at a qualified 
service shop.
Batteries or batteries 
installed apparatus shall not 
be exposed to excessive heat 
such as sunshine, fire or the 
like.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with 
this product will increase eye 
hazard. As the laser beam used in 
this CD/DVD player is harmful to 
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble 
the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified 
personnel only.
This symbol is 
intended to alert the 
user to the presence 
of uninsulated 
“dangerous voltage” 
within the product’s enclosure that 
may be of sufficient magnitude to 
constitute a risk of electric shock to 
persons.
This symbol is 
intended to alert the 
user to the presence 
of important 
operating and 
maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature 
accompanying the appliance.
Precautions To prevent fire or shock hazard, 
do not place objects filled with 
liquids, such as vases, on the 
apparatus.
 The player is not disconnected 
from the AC power source as 
long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself 
has been turned off.
 Do not install this player in a 
confined space, such as a 
bookshelf or similar unit.
 Install the player so that the AC 
power cord can be unplugged 
from the wall socket 
immediately in the event of 
trouble.
 If the player is brought directly 
from a cold to a warm location, 
or is placed in a very damp room, 
moisture may condense on the 
lenses inside the player. Should 
this occur, the player may not 
operate properly. In this case, 
remove the disc and leave the 
player turned on for about half an 
hour until the moisture 
evaporates.
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are 
located at the rear 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-SR210P
Serial No.______________
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any 
changes or modifications not 
expressly approved in this manual 
could void your authority to 
operate this equipment.
bThis equipment has been tested 
and found to comply with the 
limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed and used in 
accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. However, 
there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be 
determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the 
following measures:– Reorient or relocate the 
receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between 
the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an 
outlet on a circuit different from 
that to which the receiver is 
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an 
experienced radio/TV technician 
for help.
Important Safety 
Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near 
water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation 
openings. Install in accordance 
with the manufacturer’s 
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat 
sources such as radiators, heat 
registers, stoves, or other 
apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety 
purpose of the polarized or 
grounding-type plug. A 
polarized plug has two blades 
with one wider than the other. 
A grounding type plug has two 
blades and a third grounding 
prong. The wide blade or the 
third prong are provided for 
your safety. If the provided 
plug does not fit into your 
outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete 
outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from 
being walked on or pinched 
particularly at plugs, 
convenience receptacles, and 
the point where they exit from 
the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, 
tripod, bracket, or table 
specified by the manufacturer, 
or sold with the apparatus. 
When a cart is used, use caution 
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apparatus combination to avoid 
injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during 
lightning storms or when 
unused for long periods of 
time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified 
service personnel. Servicing is 
required when the apparatus 
has been damaged in any way, 
such as power-supply cord or 
plug is damaged, liquid has 
been spilled or objects have 
fallen into the apparatus, the 
apparatus has been exposed to 
rain or moisture, does not 
operate normally, or has been 
dropped.
Note about the discsDo not use the following discs:
– A disc recorded in a color system 
other than NTSC, such as PAL or 
SECAM (this player conforms to 
the NTSC color system).
– A disc that has a non-standard 
shape (e.g., card, heart).
– A disc with a label or sticker on 
it.
Region codeYour player has a region code 
printed on the back of the unit and 
only will play commercial DVDs 
(playback only) labeled with 
identical region codes. This system 
is used to protect copyrights.
Commercial DVDs labeled   
will also play on this player.
Depending on the commercial 
DVD, there may be no region code 
indication, even though playing the 
commercial DVD is prohibited by 
area restrictions.
Copyrights and trademarks Manufactured under license 
from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby 
and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.
 “DVD Logo” is a trademark of 
DVD Format/Logo Licensing 
Corporation. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding 
technology and patents licensed 
from Fraunhofer IIS and 
Thomson.
 Windows Media is either a 
registered trademark or 
trademark of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries.
This product contains 
technology subject to certain 
intellectual property rights of 
Microsoft.
Use or distribution of this 
technology outside of this 
product is prohibited without the 
appropriate license(s) from 
Microsoft.
 This product meets ENERGY 
STAR
® guidelines for energy 
efficiency.
ENERGY STAR and the 
ENERGY STAR mark are 
registered U.S. marks.
ENERGY STAR is a registered 
mark owned by the U.S. 
government.
About this manual“DVD” may be used as a general 
term for commercial DVDs, 
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R 
DLs (+VR mode) and DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs (VR mode, 
video mode).
ALL
DVP–XXXX 00V 00Hz
00WNO. 
0-000-000-00
XRegion code 
						

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Playback
Control Menu display
Use the Control Menu to select a function and 
to view related information.
Press DISPLAY.
To change the Control Menu display, press 
DISPLAY again.
AControl Menu items
BCurrently playing title/Total number of 
titles
CCurrently playing chapter/Total number 
of chapters
DPlaying time
ESelected media type
FPlayback status
GSelected item icon/menu options
HOperation message
ISelected Control Menu item
Menu list
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
PLAY1 8 ( 
3 4 ) 1 2 ( 
2 7 )T       1 : 3 2 : 5 5DVD VIDEO
Quit:  PROGRAMENTERDISPLAY
Item Item Name, Function
TITLE/SCENE/TRACK
CHAPTER/INDEX
TRACK
Selects the title, scene, track, chapter, or index 
to be played.
TIME/TEXT
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining 
playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music search 
(DVD only).
TOP MENU/MENU 
(DVD VIDEO only)
TOP MENU: Displays the top menu.
MENU: Displays the menu.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST
Selects the type of title (DVD-VR mode) to be 
played: ORIGINAL, or edited PLAY LIST.
PROGRAM*
1, *2
Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the 
order you want.
1Select “SET t,” then press ENTER and 
select the title (T), chapter (C), or track (T) 
you want to program, and press ENTER.
2Repeat selecting the title, chapter, or track.
3Press N.
SHUFFLE*
1, *2
Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.
REPEAT*
1, *2
Plays all titles/tracks/albums or a single title/
chapter/track/album/file repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT*
1, *2
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
1During playback, select “SET t,” then 
press ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.
2When you find the starting point (point A), 
press ENTER.
3When you reach the ending point (point B), 
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PARENTAL CONTROL
Set to prohibit playback on this player.
PLAYER t: Playback of some DVD VIDEOs 
can be limited according to a predetermined 
level such as the age of the users. Scenes may be 
blocked or replaced with different scenes 
(Parental Control).
PASSWORD t: Enter a 4-digit password 
using the number buttons. Also use this menu to 
change the password.
Parental Control (limited playback)
You can set a playback limitation level.
1Select “PLAYER t,” then press ENTER.
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password, then 
press ENTER.
2Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” then 
press ENTER.
Press X/x to select an area, then press 
ENTER.
When you select “OTHERS t,” select and 
enter a standard code. See “PARENTAL 
CONTROL AREA CODE LIST” at the end 
of this manual.
3Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then press 
ENTER.
Press X/x to select the level, then press 
ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the stricter the 
limitation.
To turn off the Parental Control function, set 
“LEVEL” to “OFF.”
If you forget your password, enter “199703” in 
the password box, press ENTER, and then enter 
a new 4-digit password.
SETUP
QUICK: Use Quick Setup to choose the desired 
language of the on-screen display, the aspect 
ratio of the TV and the audio output signal.
CUSTOM: In addition to the Quick Setup 
setting, you can adjust various other settings 
(page 7).
RESET: Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the 
default setting.
ZOOM*
1
Magnifies the image up to four times the 
original size, scroll using C/X/x/c.
ANGLE
Changes the angle.
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE 
Selects the picture quality that best suits the 
program you are watching.
STANDARD: Displays a standard picture.
DYNAMIC: Produces a bold dynamic picture 
by increasing the picture contrast and the color 
intensity.
CINEMA: Enhances details in dark areas by 
increasing the black level.
MEMORY t: Adjusts the picture in greater 
detail.
SHARPNESS
Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce 
a sharper picture.
OFF: Cancels this option.
1: Enhances the outline.
2: Enhances the outline more than 1.
*1To return to normal play, select “OFF” or press 
CLEAR.
*
2The play mode is canceled when:
– you open the disc tray.
– you turn off the player.
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◆Items for DATA filesThe player automatically returns 
to standby mode
If any button on the player or remote is not 
pressed for more than 25 minutes, the player 
automatically returns to standby mode.
To play VIDEO CDs with PBC 
functions
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with 
PBC (Playback control) functions, the menu 
for your selection appears.
To play without using PBC
Press ./> or the number buttons while 
the player is stopped to select a track, then 
press N or ENTER. To return to PBC 
playback, press x twice, then press N.
Controlling TVs with the remote
You can control the sound level, input source, 
and power switch of your Sony TV with the 
supplied remote.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the 
appropriate manufacturer’s code.
When you replace the batteries of the remote, 
set the appropriate code number again.
1While holding down TV [/1, press the 
number buttons to select your TV’s 
manufacturer’s code.
2Release TV [/1.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
Sony 01 (default)
Hitachi 02
LG/Goldstar/NEC 04
MGA/Mitsubishi 13
Panasonic 19
Philips 21
Pioneer 16
RCA 10
Samsung 20
Sharp 18
Toshiba 07
Item Item Name, Function
ALBUM
Selects the album that contains music and photo 
files to be played.
FILE
Selects the photo file to be played.
ALBUM
Selects the album that contains the video file to 
be played.
FILE
Selects the video file to be played.
DATE
Displays the date the picture was taken by a 
digital camera.
INTERVAL*
Specifies the duration for which the slides are 
displayed on the screen.
EFFECT*
Selects the effects to be used for changing slides 
during a slide show.
MODE 1: The images randomly cycle through 
the effects.
MODE 2: The image sweeps in from top left to 
bottom right.
MODE 3: The image sweeps in from top to 
bottom.
MODE 4: The image sweeps in from left to right.MODE 5: The image stretches out from the 
center of the screen.
OFF: Turns off this function.
MEDIA
Selects the media type you want to play.
VIDEO: Plays video files.
PHOTO (MUSIC): Plays photo and music 
files as a slide show. You can view a slide show 
with sound when music and photo files are 
placed in the same album. If the playing time of 
either music or photos is longer, the longer one 
continues without sound or image.
PHOTO: Plays photo files.
MUSIC: Plays music files. Press SUBTITLE 
while playing music files that contain 
unsynchronized lyric information. The player 
supports MP3 ID3 Lyrics only.
* Depending on the file, this function may not be 
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CUSTOM Menu
You can adjust various settings.
Press DISPLAY when the player is in stop 
mode, select   (SETUP), and then 
select “CUSTOM.” The CUSTOM menu 
appears.
Menu list
Item Item Name, Function
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD (On-Screen Display): Switches the 
display language on the screen.
MENU*
1: Selects the desired language for the 
disc’s menu. (DVD VIDEO only)
AUDIO*
1: Switches the language of the sound 
track. When you select “ORIGINAL,” the 
language given priority in the disc is selected. 
(DVD VIDEO only)
SUBTITLE*
1: Switches the language of the 
subtitle recorded on the DVD VIDEO. When 
you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the language 
for the subtitles changes according to the 
language you selected for the sound track. 
(DVD VIDEO only)
SCREEN SETUP
TV TYPE: Selects the aspect ratio of the 
connected TV.
SCREEN SAVER: When set to “ON,” the 
screen saver appears when the player is in pause 
or stop mode for 15 minutes. Press N to turn 
off the screen saver.
BACKGROUND: Selects the background 
color or picture on the TV screen. If you set 
“JACKET PICTURE,” even though the disc 
does not contain a jacket picture, the 
“GRAPHICS” picture appears.
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
BLACK LEVEL: Selects the black level (setup 
level) for video signals output from the jacks 
other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): 
Selects the black level (setup level) for video 
signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO 
OUT jacks.
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT 
ONLY)*
2: Set to “ON” if your TV accepts 
progressive format signals. When you select 
“ON,” set also the following “MODE 
(PROGRESSIVE)” and “4:3 OUTPUT.”
MODE (PROGRESSIVE): If you select 
“AUTO,” the player detects the format (film-
based or video-based), and converts to the 
appropriate version.
4:3 OUTPUT: This setting is effective only 
when you set “TV TYPE” to “16:9. ” Select 
“FULL” when you can change the aspect ratio 
on your TV.
CUSTOM SETUP
AUTO PLAY: When set to “ON,” the player 
automatically starts playback when the player is 
turned on by a timer (not supplied).
PAUSE MODE: Selects the picture in pause 
mode. Normally select “AUTO.” When the 
picture is output in high resolution, set to 
“FRAME.” (DVD only)
TRACK SELECTION: Gives the sound track 
which contains the highest number of channels 
priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on 
which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or 
Dolby Digital format) are recorded. If you 
select “AUTO,” priority is given. (DVD 
VIDEO only)
MULTI-DISC RESUME: Switches the Multi-
disc Resume setting on or off. Resume playback 
can be stored in memory for up to 6 different 
DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs. If you start the 
settings again, the resume point is cleared. 
(DVD VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)
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Information
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following 
difficulties while using the player, use this 
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the 
problem before requesting repairs. Should 
any problem persist, consult your nearest 
Sony dealer.
The power is not turned on.
cCheck that the power cord is connected 
securely.
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
cRe-connect the connecting cord securely.
cThe connecting cords are damaged.
cCheck the connection to your TV and switch 
the input selector on your TV so that the signal 
from the player appears on the TV screen.
cThe disc is dirty or flawed.
cPress [/1 to turn off the player, and enter 
“369” using the number buttons on the remote, 
then press [/1 to turn on the player again.
There is no sound.
cRe-connect the connecting cord securely.
cThe connecting cord is damaged.
cThe player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion 
Play mode.
cThe player is in fast forward or fast reverse 
mode.
The remote does not function.
cThe batteries in the remote are weak.
cThe remote is not pointed at the remote sensor 
 on the player.
cWhen you operate the player by pressing 
buttons on the remote in sequence, press the 
buttons within 5 seconds of each other.
The disc does not play.
cThe disc is turned over. 
Insert the disc with the playback side facing 
down.
cThe disc is skewed.
cThe player cannot play certain discs.
cThe region code on the DVD does not match 
the player.
cMoisture has condensed inside the player.
cThe player cannot play a recorded disc that is 
not correctly finalized. AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)*
3: 
Set according the surrounding environment. Set 
to “TV MODE” when the smallest sounds are 
indiscernible, or set to “WIDE RANGE” when 
the listening environment is good, for example, 
in a home movie theater.
DOWNMIX*
3: 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. 
Normally select “DOLBY SURROUND.”
DIGITAL OUT: Selects if audio signals are 
output via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) 
jack. When you select “ON,” set also the 
following “DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS,” or 
“48kHz/96kHz PCM.”
DOLBY DIGITAL: Selects the type of Dolby 
Digital signal. Set to “D-PCM” when the player 
is connected to an audio component without a 
built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
DTS: Selects the type of DTS audio signal. Set 
to “ON” when you play a DVD VIDEO with 
DTS sound tracks. Do not set to “ON” when 
you connect the player to an audio component 
without a DTS decoder.
48kHz/96kHz PCM: Selects the sampling 
frequency of the digital audio output signal. 
(DVD VIDEO only)
*1When you select “OTHERS t,” select and 
enter a language code. See “LANGUAGE 
CODE LIST” at the end of this manual.
*
2If the picture does not appear normally or goes 
blank, reset the setting. Press [/1 to turn off, 
enter “369,” and then press [/1 to turn on the 
player again.
*
3This function affects the output from the 
following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks.
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack only when 
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM.” 
						

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The player does not operate properly.
cWhen static electricity, etc., causes the player 
to operate abnormally, unplug the player.
“C:13:**” appears on the screen.
cClean the disc with a cleaning cloth or check 
its format.
Playable file format
Video: MPEG-1 (Cyber-shot data)
Photo: JPEG (DCF format)
Music: MP3 (except for mp3PRO)/WMA 
(except for WMA Pro)*
1, *2/AAC*1, *2/
LPCM/WAVE
*1Files with copyright protection (Digital Right 
Management) cannot be played.
*
2The player does not play coded files such as 
Lossless.
Supported extensions: “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, 
“.jpg”, “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.m4a”, “.wav”
Supported discs: DVD, DVD±RW/±R/±R 
DL, Music CD/Super VCD, CD-R/-RW
 DATA CDs recorded according to ISO 
9660 Level 1/Level 2, or its extended 
format, Joliet.
 DATA DVDs recorded according to UDF.
 The player will play any file in the above, 
even if the file format differs. Playing such 
data may generate noise that can result in 
speaker damage.
 To play a complex hierarchy of folders may 
take some time. Create albums with no 
more than two hierarchies.
 Some video, photo, and music files may not 
play, depending on the encoding/recording 
condition.
 To start playback and proceed to the next or 
another album/file may take some time.
 The player will recognize a maximum of 
200 albums and 600 files. It can recognize 
up to 300 music files and 300 photo files 
when “PHOTO (MUSIC)” is selected.
 The player may not play a combination of 
two or more video files.
 The player cannot play a video file of size 
more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.
 Depending on the file, playback may not be 
smooth. You are recommended to create the 
file at a lower bit rate.
 The player may not play back the high bit 
rate video file on the DATA CD smoothly. 
You are recommended to play back using 
DATA DVD.
Note about recordable media
Some recordable media cannot be played on 
this player due to the recording quality or 
physical condition of the disc, or the 
characteristics of the recording device and 
authoring software. The disc will not play if it 
has not been correctly finalized. Also some 
DATA discs created in Packet Write format 
cannot be played.
For player that cannot play images that 
contain a copy protection only
Images in DVD-VR mode with CPRM 
(Content Protection for Recordable Media) 
protection may not 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. 
Also, refer to the operating instructions 
supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
Note on discs
This unit is designed to playback discs that 
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. 
DualDiscs and some music discs encoded 
with copyright protection technologies do not 
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. 
Therefore, these discs may not be compatible 
with this unit.
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Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Inputs/Outputs
 AUDIO OUT (L/R): Phono jack
 DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack
 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, P
B, PR): 
Phono jack
 VIDEO OUT: Phono jack
General
 Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
 Power consumption: 5 W
 Dimensions (approx.): 270 × 38.5 × 209 mm 
(10
5/8 × 11/2 × 81/4 in.) (width/height/depth) 
incl. projecting parts
 Mass (approx.): 950 g (2 lb 2 oz)
 Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C 
(41 °F to 95 °F)
 Operating humidity: 25% to 80%
Supplied accessories
 Audio/Video cord (1)
 Remote commander (remote) (1)
 Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Specifications and design are subject to 
change without notice.