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DVP-F41MS
SECTION 1
GENERAL
This section is extracted rom instruction
manual (3-072-475-11(1)).
manual (3-072-475-11(1)).
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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.
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:
The following terms will be used to explain common
features in similar media.
features in similar media.
– “DVD” for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs and DVD-
RWs (Video mode/VR mode)
– “Memory Stick” for both “Memory Stick” and
“MG Memory Stick”
* Audio compression standard defined by ISO
(International Organization for Standardization)/
MPEG
MPEG
** Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding 3: Audio
compression technology
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
Following Discs
“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are trademarks.
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and will only play DVDs
labeled with identical region codes.
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.
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.
Icon
Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD-
RWs in Video mode
VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD-
RWs in Video mode
Functions available for DVD-
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Functions available for music
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Functions available for MP3*
audio tracks or JPEG image
files on CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs
audio tracks or JPEG image
files on CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs
Functions available for JPEG
image files on a “Memory
Stick”
image files on a “Memory
Stick”
Functions available for
ATRAC3** audio tracks or
JPEG image file on a
“MagicGate (MG) Memory
Stick”
ATRAC3** audio tracks or
JPEG image file on a
“MagicGate (MG) Memory
Stick”
z
More convenient features
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW
VIDEO CD
Music CD
ALL
Region Code
continued
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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/RWs (except the discs
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/RWs (except the discs
recorded in the following formats:
– Music CD format
– VIDEO CD format
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
– VIDEO CD format
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
which conform to ISO9660* level 1/
level 2/Joliet)
level 2/Joliet)
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• HD layer on SACDs
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• HD layer on SACDs
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,
defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
Standardization).
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region
code (page 98).
• A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM. (This
player conforms to the NTSC color
system.)
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
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
tape or a sticker still left on it.
Note
On playing DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD-R/CD-RW
Some DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs or 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. The disc will
not play if it has not been correctly finalized.
Discs containing one-generation copy controlled
contents recorded with CPRM (Content Protection for
Recordable Media) protection cannot be played on this
player.
For more information, see the operating instructions
for the recording device.
Note that discs created in the Packet Write format also
cannot be played.
Some DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs or 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. The disc will
not play if it has not been correctly finalized.
Discs containing one-generation copy controlled
contents recorded with CPRM (Content Protection for
Recordable Media) protection cannot be played on this
player.
For more information, see the operating instructions
for the recording device.
Note that discs created in the Packet Write format also
cannot be played.
Note on playback operations of DVDs
and VIDEO CDs
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.
Copyrights
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.
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.
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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.
it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car.
• After pressing
A on the player to eject the
disc, do no leave the disc as it is. Remove it
completely from the player.
completely from 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.
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.
On cleaning
• Before playing, clean the disc with a
cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the
center out.
center 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.
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