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.
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
•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.
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 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.
On replacement of parts In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.
Copyrights
•This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
•“DVD+RW,”
•This DVD player incorporates
About this manual
•The instructions in this manual are for 2 models:
•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 45).
•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-
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prevent incorrect operation) is listed under the b icon. NICE-
other useful information) is listed under the z icon.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or
If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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