Sony hcd sb 500w ver1 0 service manual

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3 HCD-SB500W Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on the disc type. About Multi Session CD -This system can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is contained in the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in later sessions can also be played back. -This system can play Multi Session CDs when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back. -If audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back. Region code Your system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with the same region code. DVDs labeled will also play on this system. If you try to play any other DVD, the message [Playback prohibited by area limitations.] will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be given even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions. Examples of discs that the system cannot play The system cannot play the following discs: -CD-ROMs (except for extension .MP3, .JPG, or .JPEG) -CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: −audio CD format −video CD format −MP3/JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet Data part of CD-Extras -DVD-ROMs -DVD Audio discs -DVD-RAMs -DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode -Progressive JPEG file *A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Do not load the following discs: -A DVD with a different region code. -A disc that is neither standard nor circular (e.g., card, heart, or star shape). -A disc with paper or stickers on it. -A disc that has adhesive or cellophane tape still left on it. Disc type You can VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs)Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music. VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs)Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in addition to the video playback functions of Ver. 1.1 discs. Moreover, you can play high- resolution still pictures, if they are included on the disc. DV D structure VIDEO CD, Super Audio CD or CD structure MP3 structureDisc Disc Disc Title Chapter Track Index Album Track JPEG structureDisc Album File ALL Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW In some cases, CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD+RW cannot be played on this player due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. Note that discs created in the Packet Write format cannot be played. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. 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. This system incorporates with Dolby* Digital and Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder and the DTS** Digital Surround System. *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. On handling discs -To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. -Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. -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. -After playing, store the disc in its case. On cleaning -Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. 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. This system can only play back a standard circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause a malfunction. Do not use a disc that has a commercially available accessory attached, such as a label or ring. Notes about the Discs