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DVP-NS72HP/NS77H/NS77HP/NS78H/NS78HP
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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 mains lead must only be
changed at a qualified
service shop.
Do not expose the battery to
excessive heat such as direct
sunlight, fire, or the like.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
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.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland
A moulded plug complying with
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment
for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug
supplied need to be replaced, a
5AMP fuse approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with
or
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse
cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse.
Never use the plug without the fuse
cover. If you should lose the fuse
cover, please contact your nearest
Sony service station.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable 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 electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the
environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this
product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
The manufacturer of this product is
Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
The Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in
separate service or guarantee
documents.
Precautions
Safety
• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s
operating voltage is identical with
your local power supply.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the apparatus.
Installing
• Do not install the unit in an inclined
position. It is designed to be
operated in a horizontal 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.
Notes About the
Discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle
the disc by its edge. Do not touch
the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or
scratches on the disc may cause
it to malfunction.
• 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 cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• If you have printed the disc’s
label, dry the label before
playing.
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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 commercial DVDs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD+Rs DL (+VR mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL (VR mode, video mode).
• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:
Icons
Meaning
Functions available for commercial DVDs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs
DL in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL in video mode
Functions available for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL 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
MP3
*1
audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX
*2*3
video files)
Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs
DL/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL containing MP3
*1
audio tracks, JPEG image
files, and DivX
*2*3
video files)
*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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This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,”
and “CD” logos are trademarks.
Note about CDs/DVDs
The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
DivX video files of format conforming to
ISO 9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended
format, Joliet
– KODAK Picture CD format
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
The player can play DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+Rs DL/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-Rs DL recorded
in the following formats:
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
DivX video files of format conforming to
UDF (Universal Disk Format).
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than
those recorded in the formats listed on this
page.
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Extras.
• DVD Audio discs.
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.
• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3
audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX
video files.
• BDs.
• HD DVDs.
• Discs recorded with an AVCHD-
compatible DVD video camera.
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A commercial DVD with a different region
code.
• 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.
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and only will play
commercial DVDs (playback only) labelled
with identical region codes. This system is
used to protect copyrights.
Commercial DVDs labelled
will also
play on this player.
If you try to play any other commercial DVD,
the message “Playback prohibited by area
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the commercial DVD, there
may be no region code indication, even
though playing the commercial DVD is
prohibited by area restrictions.
Format of discs
Commercial DVD
DVD-RW/-R
DVD+RW/+R/
+R DL
VIDEO CD/
Music CD
CD-RW/-R
ALL
DVP–XXXX
00V 00Hz
00W
NO.
0-000-000-00
X
Region code
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Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the player and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) 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 (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface
such as a rug.
• Do not place the player in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
• Install the player so that the AC power cord
(mains lead) can be unplugged from the
wall socket immediately in the event of
trouble.
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.
On adjusting volume
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
damaged when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens
cleaners (including wet or spray types).
These may cause the apparatus to
malfunction.
On replacement of parts
In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired
parts may be collected for reuse or recycling
purposes.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
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. Plasma
display panel televisions and projection
televisions are susceptible to this.
SECTION 1
GENERAL
This section is extracted from instruction
manual. 3-209-005-11
