DVP-NS308, DVP-NS38, DVP-NS39 - Sony DVD Service Manual (repair manual). Page 5

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This appliance is classified as a 
CLASS 1 LASER product. The 
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 
MARKING is located on the rear 
exterior.

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.

Disposal of waste batteries 
(applicable in the European Union 
and other European countries with 
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on 
the packaging indicates that the 
battery provided with this product 
shall not be treated as household 
waste. By ensuring these batteries 
are disposed of correctly, you will 
help prevent potentially negative 
consequences for the environment 
and human health which could 
otherwise be caused by 
inappropriate waste handling of the 
battery. The recycling of the 
materials will help to conserve 
natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, 
performance or data integrity 
reasons require a permanent 
connection with an incorporated 
battery, this battery should be 
replaced by qualified service staff 
only.
To ensure that the battery will be 
treated properly, hand over the 
product at end-of-life to the 
applicable collection point for the 
recycling of electrical and 
electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view 
the section on how to remove the 
battery from the product safely. 
Hand the battery over to the 
applicable collection point for the 
recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information 
about recycling of this product or 
battery, 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.

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.

• 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:

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.

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” 
“DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” 
and “CD” logos are trademarks.

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).

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.

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.

Commercial DVD

DVD-RW/-R

DVD+RW/+R/
+R DL

VIDEO CD/
Music CD

CD-RW/-R

DVP–XXXX

00V 00Hz

00W

NO.

0-000-000-00

X

Region code

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This section is extracted from  instruction
manual. 3-283-146-11(1)