General; Warning; Notes About The Discs; Precautions - Sony DVP-NS71HP Service Manual

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 mains lead must only be Disposal of Old Electrical &
changed at a qualified Electronic Equipment (Applicable
service shop. in the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
This appliance is classified as a
electrical and electronic
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
equipment. By ensuring this
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
product is disposed of correctly,
MARKING is located on the rear
you will help prevent potential
exterior.
negative consequences for the
environment and human health,
CAUTION
which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of
The use of optical instruments with
this product. The recycling of
this product will increase eye
materials will help to conserve
hazard. As the laser beam used in
natural resources. For more
this CD/DVD player is harmful to
detailed information about
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
recycling of this product, please
the cabinet.
contact your local Civic Office,
Refer servicing to qualified
your household waste disposal
personnel only.
service or the shop where you
Notice for customers in the purchased the product.
United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland

Precautions

A moulded plug complying with
Safety
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment
• This unit operates on 220 – 240
for your safety and convenience.
V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the
Should the fuse in the plug
unit's operating voltage is
supplied need to be replaced, a
identical with your local power
5AMP fuse approved by ASTA or
supply.
BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with
• To prevent fire or shock hazard,
or mark) must be used.
do not place objects filled with
If the plug supplied with this
liquids, such as vases, on the
equipment has a detachable fuse
apparatus.
cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse.
Installing
Never use the plug without the fuse
• Do not install the unit in an
cover. If you should lose the fuse
inclined position. It is designed
cover, please contact your nearest
to be operated in a horizontal
Sony service station.
position only.
• Keep the unit and discs away
from equipment with strong
magnets, such as microwave
ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on
the unit.
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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.
•"DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs (+VR mode)
and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (video mode).
•The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:
Icons Meaning
Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode
or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video mode
Functions available for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode
Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
in video CD format or Super VCD format)
Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format
Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing
*1
MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX
Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/
*1
DVD-Rs containing MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and DivX
*1 MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio data.
®
*2 DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.
*3 DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
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SECTION 1

GENERAL

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
centre out.
• Do not use solvents such as
benzine, thinner, commercially
available disc/lens cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for
vinyl LPs.
• If you have printed the disc's
label, dry the label before
playing.
*2*3
video files)
*2*3
video files)
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DVP-NS71HP/NS75H/NS76H
This section is extracted from instruction
manual. 2-666-956-12
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.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the player and have it
On cleaning
checked by qualified personnel before
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
operating it any further.
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
On power sources
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
such as alcohol or benzine.
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
player itself has been turned off.
Do not use a commercially available
• If you are not going to use the player for a
cleaning disc or disc/lens cleaner (wet or
long time, be sure to disconnect the player
spray type). These may cause the
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
apparatus to malfunction.
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of holding a
On placement
still video image or on-screen display image
• Place the player in a location with adequate
on your television screen indefinitely. If
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
you leave the still video image or on-screen
player.
display image displayed on your TV for an
• Do not place the player on a soft surface
extended period of time you risk permanent
such as a rug.
damage to your television screen. Plasma
• Do not place the player in a location near
display panel televisions and projection
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
televisions are susceptible to this.
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
On operation
nearest Sony dealer.
• 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
This Player Can Play the
cannot play
Following Discs
The player cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than
those recorded in the formats listed on this
Format of discs
page.
DVD VIDEO
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Extras.
• DVD Audio discs.
DVD-RW/-R
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.
• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3
audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX
DVD+RW/+R
video files.
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region
code.
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
VIDEO CD/
card, heart).
Music CD
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
CD-RW/-R tape or a sticker still left on it.
Region code
"DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R,"
Your player has a region code printed on the
"DVD-R," "DVD-VIDEO" and the "CD"
back of the unit and only will play DVD
logo are trademarks.
VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with
identical region codes. This system is used to
Note about CDs/DVDs
protect copyrights.
The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
DVD VIDEOs labelled
RWs recorded in the following formats:
this player.
– music CD format
– video CD format
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
message "Playback prohibited by area
DivX video files of format conforming to
limitations." will appear on the TV screen.
ISO 9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, there may
format, Joliet
be no region code indication, even though
– KODAK Picture CD format
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International area restrictions.
Organization for Standardization).
00V 00Hz
NO.
The player can play DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
recorded in the following formats:
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and
DivX video files of format conforming to
UDF (Universal Disk Format).
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ALL will also play on
DVP–XXXX
Region code
X
00W
0-000-000-00
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