DVP-NS72HP, DVP-NS77H, DVP-NS77HP, DVP-NS78H, DVP-NS78HP - Sony DVD Service Manual (repair manual). Page 6

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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.

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.

• 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.

• 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:

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.

“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

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 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.

This section is extracted from  instruction
manual.  3-209-005-11