Getting Started

2Playback control (video CDs)

Video CDs including the words “playback control” on the disc or jacket are equipped with a function for displaying menus on the TV screen for selecting the desired position, displaying information, etc., in dialog fashion.

In this manual, playing video CDs using such menus is referred to “menu playback”.

Video CDs with playback control can be used on the S-301.

•This DVD video player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc.

If the Region number described on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this DVD video player, this DVD video player cannot play this disc.

The Region number for this DVD

video player is 1.

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Cautions on handling discs

•Do not get fingerprints, grease or dirt on discs.

•Be especially careful not to scratch discs when removing them from their cases.

•Do not bend discs.

•Do not heat discs.

•Do not enlarge the center hole.

•Do not write on the labeled (printed) side with a ball-point pen or a pencil.

•Water droplets may form on the surface if the disc is moved suddenly from a cold place to a warm one. Do not use a hairdryer, etc., to dry the disc.

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Loading discs

• Only load one disc at a time. Loading one disc

on top of another may result in damage or

scratch the discs.

• Load 8 cm discs securely in the disc guide,

without using an adapter. If the disc is not

properly loaded, it may slip out of the guide

and block the disc tray.

• Be careful not to let your fingers get caught

when the disc tray is closing.

• Do not place anything but discs in the disc

tray.

• Do not load cracked or warped discs or discs

that have been fixed with adhesive, etc.

• Do not use discs on which the adhesive part

Cautions on handling discs

Discs

 

Cleaning discs

Storing discs

• Always eject discs after playing them.

• Keep discs in their cases to protect them from

dust, scratches and warping.

of cellophane tape or glue used to attach the

label is exposed, or discs with traces of tape

or labels that have been peeled off. Such

discs may get stuck inside the player,

resulting in damage.

Only the discs including the marks shown on page 5 can be played on the S-301.

Note, however, that discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs, hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played on the S-301. Do not attempt to play such discs, as they may damage the player.

•Fingerprints or dirt on the disc may lower sound and picture quality or cause breaks in playback. Wipe off fingerprints or dirt.

•Use a commercially available disc cleaning set or a soft cloth to wipe off fingerprints or dirt.

• Do not put discs in the following places:

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Places exposed to direct sunlight for long

 

periods of time

2.

Humid or dusty places

3.

Places exposed to heat from heaters, etc.

Operating range of the remote control unit

 

 

Wipe gently from the

Do not wipe with a

 

 

middle outwards.

circular motion.

 

 

 

 

Holding discs

 

 

 

NOTE:

 

 

 

 

•Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor on the main unit as shown on the diagram.

•The remote control unit can be used from a straight distance of approximately 7 meters/22 feet from the main unit, but this distance will be shorter if there are obstacles in the way or if the remote control unit is not pointed directly at the remote sensor.

•The remote control unit can be operated at a horizontal angle of up to 30 degrees with respect to the remote sensor.

Avoid touching the surface of discs when

Do not use record spray or antistatic. Also

loading and unloading them.

do not use volatile chemicals such as

 

benzene or thinner.

Be careful not to get fingerprints on

 

 

the signal surface (the side which

 

 

shines in rainbow colors).

Record

Thinner Benzene

 

 

spray

 

Approx. 7m / 22 feet

30° 30°

NOTE:

•It may be difficult to operate the remote control unit if the remote sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light.

•Do not press buttons on the main unit and remote control unit simultaneously. Doing so may result in malfunction.

•Neon signs or other devices emitting pulse- type noise nearby may result in malfunction, so keep the set as far away from such devices as possible.

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