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SECTION 1
GENERAL
This section is extracted from instruction
manual (3-067-827-11).
DVP-NC600
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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.
• The icons used in this manual are described
below:
This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and will only play DVDs
labeled with identical region codes.
DVDs labeled
will also play on this
player.
If you try to play any other DVD, the
message “Playback prohibited by area
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD, no region code
indication may be labeled even though
playing the DVD is prohibited by area
restrictions.
The player cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)
• All CD-Rs other than music and VCD
format CD-Rs
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• HD layer on SACDs
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD with a different region code (page
72).
• 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.
Icon
Meaning
Icon
Meaning
Functions
available in
DVD video
mode
Functions
available in
music CD
mode
Functions
available in
VIDEO CD
mode
z
More
convenient
features
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO CD
Music CD
Region code
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
ALL
MODEL NO.
DVP–XXXX
CD/DVD PLAYER
AC 00V 00Hz
00W
NO.
SONY CORPORATION
MADE IN JAPAN
0-000-000-00
X
Region code
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Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this
player depending upon the recording quality or
physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of
the recording device.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been
correctly finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
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.
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.
Notes about the Discs
On handling 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.
On cleaning
• Before playing, 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.
Note
Note on playback operations of DVDs
and VIDEO CDs.
Copyrights
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
A
POWER switch/indicator (32)
B
DISC SELECT 1 - 5 buttons/indicators
(34)
C
(remote sensor) (15)
D
Front panel display (10)
E
H
(play) button (32)
F
X
(pause) button (34, 59)
G
x
(stop) button (32)
H
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(previous/next) buttons (34)
I
A
(open/close) button (32)
J
C/X/x/c
/ENTER buttons (28)
K
DISPLAY button (13)
L
DISC SKIP button (32)
M
EXCHANGE button (34)
N
O
RETURN button (37)
O
DVD MENU button (37)
P
TITLE button (36)
Q
Disc tray (32)
R
LOAD button (34)
S
ONE/ALL button (38)
T
REPEAT button (42)
U
SHUFFLE button (41)
V
BNR (Block Noise Reduction) button/
indicator (53)
W
SURROUND button/indicator (50)
Front panel
1
2
4
3
5 6 7
8
9
q;
ws
w;
wd
wa
qk
qj
ql
qh
qd
qf
qg
qa
qs
10
When playing back a DVD
When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC)
When playing back a CD or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
Front Panel Display
Playing time (46)
Disc type
Current audio
signal (49)
Lights up when you can change
the angle (52)
Current play mode (38)
Current title
Playing status
All Discs mode (38)
Current chapter
Current disc
Playing status
Disc type
Current scene (46)
Playing time (46)
Current disc
Current play mode (38)
All Discs mode (38)
Playing time (46)
Disc type
Playing status
Current index
Current disc
Current track
All Discs mode (38)
Current play mode (38)
