plug does not fit into your 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.

RECYCLING LITHIUM- ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion

batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by

returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free

1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged

or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

Copyrights and trademarks

•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.

•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.

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.

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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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 27).

•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.

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