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SECTION 1
GENERAL
This section is extracted from instruction
manual (2-021-511-11).
manual (2-021-511-11).
DVP-F35P
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About This Manual
• Operations and displays differ slightly,
depending on where the model is sold.
European models are used for illustration
purposes unless otherwise specified. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated
in the text, for example, “(European models
only).”
European models are used for illustration
purposes unless otherwise specified. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated
in the text, for example, “(European models
only).”
• 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.
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 and
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
• The meaning of the icons used in this
manual is described below:
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard
format defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization)/MPEG which
compresses audio data.
Organization for Standardization)/MPEG which
compresses audio data.
This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
Following Discs
“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are
trademarks.
trademarks.
Note about CDs
The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
format conforming to ISO9660* Level 1/
Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet
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).
Organization for Standardization).
Icons
Meanings
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs or DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs in video mode
Functions available for DVD-
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs, 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* audio
tracks and JPEG image files)
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs or DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs in video mode
Functions available for DVD-
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs, 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* audio
tracks and JPEG image files)
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
(page 77)
(page 77)
DVD-RW
(page 77)
(page 77)
VIDEO CD
Music CD
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Example of discs that the player
cannot play
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than
those recorded in the formats listed on the
previous page.
previous page.
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audios
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audios
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO 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
• 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 DVD
VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with
identical region codes. This system is used to
protect copyrights.
back of the unit and only will play DVD
VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with
identical region codes. This system is used to
protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labelled
will also play on
this player.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message “Playback prohibited by area
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, there may
be no region code indication, even though
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by
area restrictions.
message “Playback prohibited by area
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, there may
be no region code indication, even though
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by
area restrictions.
Notes
• Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs, or CD-Rs/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 and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not work
with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they
have been correctly finalized. In this case, view
the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA
CDs created in Packet Write format cannot be
played.
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs, or CD-Rs/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 and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not work
with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if they
have been correctly finalized. In this case, view
the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA
CDs created in Packet Write format cannot be
played.
• Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
• For non-European models
Images in DVD-RWs with CPRM* protection
may not be played if they contain a copy
protection signal. “Copyright lock” appears on the
screen.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
may not be played if they contain a copy
protection signal. “Copyright lock” appears on the
screen.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects the
copyright of images.
copyright of images.
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
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.
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.
ALL
DVP–XXXX
00V 00Hz
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NO.
0-000-000-00
X
Region code
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Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
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.
in a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car.
• After pressing Z, do not leave the disc half
ejected. Remove the disc completely from
the player.
the player.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• If glue is present on the outer edge of the
• If glue is present on the outer edge of the
disc, wipe the edge of the disc with the side
of a pen or pencil so that the glue is spread
evenly along the edge before inserting the
disc into the player. Be sure not to touch the
playback side of the disc when wiping the
edge.
of a pen or pencil so that the glue is spread
evenly along the edge before inserting the
disc into the player. Be sure not to touch the
playback side of the disc when wiping the
edge.
• If burrs remain on the outer edge of the disc,
remove them by rubbing with the side of a
pen or pencil. If burrs are not removed,
discs may not load properly into the player,
or fragments of plastic adhering to the
playback side of the disc may cause
skipping in the sound.
pen or pencil. If burrs are not removed,
discs may not load properly into the player,
or fragments of plastic adhering to the
playback side of the disc may cause
skipping in the sound.
• 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.
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• If you have printed the disc’s label, dry the
label before playing.
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
A [/1 (on/standby) button (29)
B Disc slot (29)
C Z (eject) button (30)
D x (stop) button (30)
E N/./> (play/previous/next)
B Disc slot (29)
C Z (eject) button (30)
D x (stop) button (30)
E N/./> (play/previous/next)
button (29, 39)
F
(remote sensor) (16)
G Front panel display (10)
H PROGRESSIVE indicator (18)
H PROGRESSIVE indicator (18)
Lights up when the player outputs
progressive signals.
progressive signals.
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