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outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10)Protect the power cord
from being walked on or
pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the
apparatus.
11)Only use attachments/
accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12)Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13)Unplug this apparatus
during lightning storms or
when unused for long
periods of time.
14)Refer all servicing to
qualified service
personnel. Servicing is
required when the
apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects
have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been
dropped.
Do not take apart or remodel the
player. Doing so can result in
electric shock. Consult your
nearest Sony dealer or Sony
Service Center for exchange of
rechargeable batteries, internal
checks or repair.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your
player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Copyrights and
trademarks
• Manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
• “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,”
“DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,”
“DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,”
and “CD” logos are
trademarks.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding
technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.
• THIS PRODUCT IS
LICENSED UNDER THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR
THE PERSONAL AND
NONCOMMERCIAL USE
OF A CONSUMER FOR
DECODING VIDEO IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL
STANDARD (“MPEG-4
VIDEO”) THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A
CONSUMER ENGAGED IN
A PERSONAL AND
NONCOMMERCIAL
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS
OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
PROVIDER LICENSED BY
MPEG LA TO PROVIDE
MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED
OR SHALL BE IMPLIED
FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
INCLUDING THAT
RELATING TO
PROMOTIONAL,
INTERNAL AND
COMMERCIAL USES AND
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About this manual
• In this manual, “disc” is used as
a general reference for the
DVDs or CDs unless otherwise
specified by the text or
illustrations.
• Icons, such as , listed at
the top of each explanation
indicate what kind of media
can be used with the function
being explained.
For details, see “Playable
Media” (page 23).
• 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.
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.