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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.
• 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 (mains lead) 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.
• 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.
Copyrights
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,”
“DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” “DVD-
R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD”
logos are trademarks.
About this manual
• Icons, such as
, listed at
the top of each explanation
indicate what kind of media can
be used with the function being
explained.
For details see “Playable Media”
(page 40).
• 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+R
DLs (+VR mode) and DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs (VR
mode, video mode).
• NEED-to-know information (to
prevent incorrect operation) is
listed under the
b
icon. NICE-
to-know information (tips and
other useful information) is
listed under the
z
icon.
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.