General; Precautions - Sony DVP-NS999ES Service Manual

On adjusting volume

Precautions

Do not turn up the volume while listening to
a section with very low level inputs or no
audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be
On safety
damaged when a peak level section is played.
• Caution – The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase eye hazard.
On cleaning
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
place objects filled with liquids, such as
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
vases, on the apparatus.
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
the cabinet, unplug the player and have it
such as alcohol or benzine.
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning
On power sources
disc. It may cause a malfunction.
• 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.
• If you are not going to use the player for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the player
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
• Should the AC power cord need to be
changed, have it done at a qualified service
shop only.
If you have any questions or problems
On placement
concerning your player, please consult your
• Place the player in a location with adequate
nearest Sony dealer.
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface
such as a rug that might block the
ventilation holes.
• Do not place the player in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
On operation
• 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.
• When you move the player, take out any
discs. If you don't, the disc may be
damaged.
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded
in the following formats:
–music CD format
–video CD format
–MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*
Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,
Joliet
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audios
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs defined by ISO (International Standards
Organization).
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region
code.
• 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 paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
tape or a sticker still left on it.
Note
Some DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs
cannot be played on this player due to the recording
quality or physical condition of the disc, or the
characteristics of the recording device.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. Also, images in DVD-RWs with CPRM*
protection may not be played if they contain a copy
protection signal. "Copyright lock" appears on the
screen. For more information, see the operating
instructions for the recording device. Note that discs
created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects the
copyright of images.
SECTION 1

GENERAL

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of holding a
still video image or on-screen display image
on your television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or on-screen
display image displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time you risk permanent
damage to your television screen.
Projection televisions are especially
susceptible to this.
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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 instructions supplied with
the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents, other
intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation, and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
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This section is extracted from instruc-
tion manual (3-077-160-11).
Notes about the Discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it
in a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
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