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DVP-PR30/PR50P/PR60P
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The mains lead must only be
changed at a qualified
service shop.
Batteries or batteries
installed apparatus shall not
be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The mains lead must only be
changed at a qualified
service shop.
Batteries or batteries
installed apparatus shall not
be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located at the
bottom of the unit.
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located at the
bottom of the unit.
CAUTION
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Precautions
Safety
• This unit operates on 220 – 240
• 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.
unit’s operating voltage is
identical with your local power
supply.
• The nameplate is located at the
bottom of the unit.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
Installing
• Do not install the unit in an
• Do not install the unit in an
inclined position. It is designed
to be operated in a horizontal
position only.
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.
magnets, such as microwave
ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on
the unit.
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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.
• “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.
• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:
Icons
Meaning
Functions available for commercial DVDs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD+R DLs in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs in video
mode
DVD+R DLs in +VR mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs in video
mode
Functions available for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs in VR (Video
Recording) mode
Recording) mode
Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-Rs/
CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format)
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 discs containing MP3*
1
audio tracks, JPEG
image files, and DivX*
2
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.
data.
*
2
DivX
®
is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
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Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.
Remote
2 (volume) +, number 5, AUDIO, and N buttons
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the player.
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the player.
A PICTURE NAVI (24)
Divides the screen into 9 subscreens
so you can choose the desired scene
quickly.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
• CHAPTER VIEWER
• TITLE VIEWER
• TRACK VIEWER
The JPEG image files in the album
appear in 16 subscreens.
so you can choose the desired scene
quickly.
Each time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
• CHAPTER VIEWER
• TITLE VIEWER
• TRACK VIEWER
The JPEG image files in the album
appear in 16 subscreens.
TV
t (input select) (11)
Switches the TV’s input source
between the TV and other input
sources.
between the TV and other input
sources.
TIME/TEXT
PICTURE
NAVI
CLEAR
DI
S
PLAY
FA
S
T/
S
LOW
PLAY
AUDIO
S
UBTITLE
TOP MENU
MENU
RETURN
TV
TV
TV
[/1 (on/standby) (11)
Turns the TV on or to standby mode.
[/1 (on/standby) (12)
Turns on, or sets the player to standby
mode.
Turns on, or sets the player to standby
mode.
2 (volume) +/– (11)
Adjusts the TV volume.
Adjusts the TV volume.
B Number buttons
Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.
CLEAR (17)
Clears the entry field.
Clears the entry field.
C TIME/TEXT (23, 26)
Displays the playing time and
remaining time. Press repeatedly to
change the displayed information.
CD/DVD text appears only when text
is recorded on the disc.
If an MP3 audio track has an ID3 tag,
the player will display the album
name/track title from the ID3 tag
information. This player supports ID3
versions 1.0/1.1 and 2.2/2.3.
remaining time. Press repeatedly to
change the displayed information.
CD/DVD text appears only when text
is recorded on the disc.
If an MP3 audio track has an ID3 tag,
the player will display the album
name/track title from the ID3 tag
information. This player supports ID3
versions 1.0/1.1 and 2.2/2.3.
AUDIO (
)
Changes the audio language or audio
channel.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. See
“Language Code List” on page 37 to
see which language the code
represents.
The format of the current audio signal
(Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
appears as shown on page 7.
channel.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. See
“Language Code List” on page 37 to
see which language the code
represents.
The format of the current audio signal
(Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.)
appears as shown on page 7.
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Lightning
For added protection for this set
during a lightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet. This will
prevent damage to the set due to
lightning and powerline surges.
For added protection for this set
during a lightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet. This will
prevent damage to the set due to
lightning and powerline surges.
Notes About the Discs
• 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.
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.
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.
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.
available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• If you have printed the disc’s
label, dry the label before
playing.
playing.
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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
disc may be damaged.
• Do not touch the disc if it is still
spinning when you open the lid.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SECTION 1
GENERAL
This section is extracted from instruction
manual. 3-874-015-11(1)
manual. 3-874-015-11(1)
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