CD/DVD Player
Reference Guide
DVP-SR201P
© 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in China
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electri c shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
The AC power cord must be changed only at a
qualified service shop.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall
not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/
DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Precautions
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
• The player is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even
if the player itself has been turned off.
• 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 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.
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the
unit. Record the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DVP-SR201P
Serial No.______________
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
b
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided 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.
13)Un plug 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.
Note about the discs
Do not use the following discs:
– A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC,
such as PAL or SECAM (this player conforms to the
NTSC color system).
– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the back of the
unit and only will play commercial DVDs (playback only)
labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to
protect copyrights.
Commercial DVDs labeled will also play on this
player.
Depending on the commercial DVD, there may be no
region code indication, even though playing the
commercial DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.
00V 00Hz
NO.
DVP–XXXX
00W
0-000-000-00
Copyrights and trademarks
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
• “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Licensing Corporation.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• Windows Media is either a registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
This product contains technology subject to certain
intellectual property rights of Microsoft.
Use or distribution of this technology outside of this
product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s)
from Microsoft.
• This product meets ENERGY STAR
energy efficiency.
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are
registered U.S. marks.
ENERGY STAR is a registered mark owned by the U.S.
government.
About this manual
“DVD” may be used as a general term for commercial
DVDs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R DLs (+VR mode)
and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R DLs (VR mode, video
mode).
X
Region code
4-400-841-21(1)
ALL
®
guidelines for
Playback
Control Menu display
Use the Control Menu to select a function and
to view related information.
Press DISPLAY.
To change the Control Menu display, press
DISPLAY again.
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1 2 ( 2 7
)
1 8 ( 3 4
T
1 : 3 2 : 5 5
OFF
OFF
SET
ON
PROGRAM
ENTER DISPLAY
A Control Menu items
B Currently playing title/Total number of
titles
C C urrently playing chapter/Total n umber of
chapters
D Playing time
E Selected media type
F Playback status
G Selected item icon/menu options
H Operation message
I Selected Control Menu item
Menu list
Item Item Name, Function
TITLE/SCENE/TRACK
CHAPTER/INDEX
TRACK
Selects the title, scene, track, chapter, or index to
be played.
TIME/TEXT
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining
playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music search
(DVD only).
TOP MENU/MENU
(DVD VIDEO only)
TOP MENU: Displays the top menu.
MENU: Displays the menu.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST
Selects the type of title (DVD-VR mode) to be
played: ORIGINAL, or edited PLAY LIST.
PROGRAM*
Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the
order you want.
1 Select “SET t,” then press ENTER and se lect
the title (T), chapter (C), or track (T) you want
to program, and press ENTER.
2 Repeat selecting the title, chapter, or track.
3 Press N.
SHUFFLE*
Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.
REPEAT*
Plays all titles/tracks/albums or a single title/
chapter/track/album/file repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT*
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
1 During playback, select “SET t,” then press
ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.
2 When you find the starting point (point A),
press ENTER.
3 When you reach the ending point (point B),
press ENTER again.
PARENTAL CONTROL
Set to prohibit playback on this player.
PLAYER t: Playback of some DVD VIDEOs
can be limited according to a predetermined level
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes
(Parental Control).
PASSWORD t: Enter a 4-digit password using
the number buttons. Also use this menu to change
the password.
Parental Control (limited playback)
You can set a playback limitation level.
1 Select “PLAYER t,” then press ENTER.
Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password, then
press ENTER.
1, *2
1, *2
1, *2
Quit:
1, *2
PLAY
DVD VIDEO
2 Press X/x to select “STANDARD,” then press
ENTER.
Press X/x to select an area, then press ENTER.
When you select “OTHERS t,” select and
enter a standard code. 1 “PARENTAL
CONTROL AREA CODE LIST”
3 Press X/x to select “LEVEL,” then press
ENTER.
Press X/x to select the level, then press
ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
To turn off the Parental Control function, set
“LEVEL” to “OFF.”
If you forget your password, enter “199703” in
the password box, press ENTER, and then enter a
new 4-digit password.
SETUP
QUICK: Use Quick Setup to choose the desired
language of the on-screen display, the aspect ratio
of the TV and the audio output signal.
CUSTOM: In addition to the Quick Setup
setting, you can adjust various other settings.
1 “CUSTOM Menu”
RESET: Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the
default setting.
1
ZOOM*
Magnifies the image up to four times the original
size, scroll using C/X/x/c.
ANGLE
Changes the angle.
CUSTOM PICTURE MODE
Selects the picture quality that best suits the
program you are watching.
STANDARD: Displays a standard picture.
DYNAMIC: Produces a bold dynamic picture by
increasing the picture contrast and the color
intensity.
CINEMA: Enhances details in dark areas by
increasing the black level.
MEMORY t: Adjusts the picture in greater
detail.
SHARPNESS
Exaggerates the outline of the image to produce a
sharper picture.
OFF: Cancels this option.
1: Enhances the outline.
2: Enhances the outline more than 1.
*1To return to normal play, select “OFF” or press
CLEAR.
2
The play mode is canceled when:
*
– you open the disc tray.
– you turn off the player.
◆Items for DATA files
Item Item Name, Function
ALBUM
Selects the album that contains music and photo
files to be played.
FILE
Selects the photo file to be played.
ALBUM
Selects the album that contains the video file to be
played.
FILE
Selects the video file to be played.
DATE
Displays the date the picture was taken by a
digital camera.
INTERVAL*
Specifies the duration for which the slides are
displayed on the screen.
EFFECT*
Selects the effects to be used for changing slides
during a slide show.
MODE 1: The images randomly cycle through
the effects.
MODE 2: The image sweeps in from top left to
bottom right.
MODE 3: The image sweeps in from top to
bottom.
MODE 4: The image sweeps in from left to right.
MODE 5: The image stretches out from the
center of the screen.
OFF: Turns off this function.
MEDIA
Selects the media type you want to play.
VIDEO: Plays video files.
PHOTO (MUSIC): Plays photo and music files
as a slide show. You can view a slide show with
sound when music and photo files are placed in
the same album. If the playing time of either
music or photos is longer, the longer one
continues without sound or image.
PHOTO: Plays photo files.
MUSIC: Plays music files. Press SUBTITLE
while playing music files that contain
unsynchronized lyric information. The player
supports MP3 ID3 Lyrics only.
* Depending on the file, this function may not be
possible.
The player automatically returns
to standby mode
If any button on the player or remote is not
pressed for more than 25 minutes, the player
automatically returns to standby mode.
To play VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
(Playback control) functions, the menu for your
selection appears.
To play without using PBC
Press ./> or the number buttons while
the player is stopped to select a track, then press
N or ENTER. To return to PBC playback,
press x twice, then press N.
Controlling TVs with the remote
You can control the sound level, input source,
and power switch of your Sony TV with the
supplied remote.
CUSTOM Menu
You can adjust various settings.
Press DISPLAY when the player is in stop
mode, select (SETUP), and then
select “CUSTOM.” The CUSTOM menu
appears.
Menu list
Item Item Name, Function
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD (On-Screen Display): Switches the display
language on the screen.
1
MENU*
disc’s menu. (DVD VIDEO only)
AUDIO*
track. When you select “ORIGINAL,” the
language given priority in the disc is selected.
(DVD VIDEO only)
SUBTITLE*
subtitle recorded on the DVD VIDEO. When you
select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the language for the
subtitles changes according to the language you
selected for the sound track. (DVD VIDEO only)
TV TYPE: Selects the aspect ratio of the
connected TV.
SCREEN SAVER: When set to “ON,” the
screen saver appears when the player is in pause
or stop mode for 15 minutes. Press N to turn off
the screen saver.
BACKGROUND: Selects the background color
or picture on the TV screen. If you set “JACKET
PICTURE,” even though the disc does not
contain a jacket picture, the “GRAPHICS”
picture appears.
BLACK LEVEL: Selects the black level (setup
level) for video signals output from the jacks
other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT):
Selects the black level (setup level) for video
signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks.
PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT
ONLY)*
progressive format signals. When you select
“ON,” set also the following “MODE
(PROGRESSIVE)” and “4:3 OUTPUT.”
MODE (PROGRESSIVE): If you select
“AUTO,” the player detects the format (filmbased or video-based), and converts to the
appropriate version.
4:3 OUTPUT: This setting is effective only when
you set “TV TYPE” to “16:9.” Select “FULL”
when you can change the aspect ratio on your TV.
AUTO PLAY: When set to “ON,” the player
automatically starts playback when the player is
turned on by a timer (not supplied).
PAUSE MODE: Selects the picture in pause
mode. Normally select “AUTO.” When the
picture is output in high resolution, set to
“FRAME.” (DVD only)
TRACK SELECTION: Gives the sound track
which contains the highest number of channels
priority when you play a DVD VIDEO on which
multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby
Digital format) are recorded. If you select
“AUTO,” priority is given. (DVD VIDEO only)
: Selects the desired language for the
1
: Switches the language of the sound
1
: Switches the language of the
SCREEN SETUP
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
2
: Set to “ON” if your TV accepts
CUSTOM SETUP
MULTI-DISC RESUME: Switches the Multidisc Resume setting on or off. Resume playback
can be stored in memory for up to 6 different
DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs. If you start the
settings again, the resume point is cleared. (DVD
VIDEO/VIDEO CD only)
AUDIO SETUP
3
AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)*
according the surrounding environment. Set to
“TV MODE” when the smallest sounds are
indiscernible, or set to “WIDE RANGE” when
the listening environment is good, for example, in
a home movie theater.
DOWNMIX*
down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which
has rear sound elements (channels), or is recorded
in Dolby Digital format. Normally select
“DOLBY SURROUND.”
DIGITAL OUT: Selects if audio signals are
output via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.
When you select “ON,” set also the following
“DOLBY DIGITAL,” “DTS,” or “48kHz/96kHz
PCM.”
DOLBY DIGITAL: Selects the type of Dolby
Digital signal. Set to “D-PCM” when the player is
connected to an audio component without a builtin Dolby Digital decoder.
DTS: Selects the type of DTS audio signal. Set to
“ON” when you play a DVD VIDEO with DTS
sound tracks. Do not set to “ON” when you
connect the pla yer to an audio component wi thout
a DTS decoder.
48kHz/96kHz PCM: Selects the sampling
frequency of the digital audio output signal.
(DVD VIDEO only)
*1When you select “OTHERS t,” s elect and enter
a language code. 1 “LANGUAGE CODE
LIST”
2
If the picture does not appear normally or goes
*
blank, reset the setting. Press [/1 to turn off,
enter “369,” and then press [/1 to turn on the
player again.
3
This function affects the output from the
*
following jacks:
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks.
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack only when
3
: Switches the method for mixing
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM.”
: Set
Information
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the player, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should any
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
The power is not turned on.
c Check that the power cord is connected
securely.
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
c Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
c The connecting cords are damaged.
c Check the connection to your TV and switch the
input selector on your TV so that the signal from
the player appears on the TV screen.
c The disc is dirty or flawed.
c Press [/1 to turn off the player, and enter “369”
using the number buttons on the remote, then
press [/1 to turn on the player again.
There is no sound.
c Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
c The connecting cord is damaged.
c The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion
Play mode.
c The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.
The remote does not function.
c The batteries in the remote are weak.
c The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor
on the player.
c When you operate the player by pressing buttons
on the remote in sequence, press the buttons
within 5 seconds of each other.
The disc does not play.
c The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down.
c The disc is skewed.
c The player cannot play certain discs.
c The region code on the DVD does not match the
player.
c Moisture has condensed inside the player.
c The player cannot play a recorded disc that is not
correctly finalized.
The player does not operate properly.
c When static electricity, etc., causes the player to
operate abnormally, unplug the player.
“C:13:**” appears on the screen.
c Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth or check its
format.
Playable file format
Video: MPEG-1 (Cyber-shot data)
Photo: JPEG (DCF format)
Music: MP3 (except for mp3PRO)/WMA
(except for WMA Pro)*
1, *2
/AAC*
1, *2
/
LPCM/WAVE
*1Files with copyright protection (Digital Right
Management) cannot be played.
2
The player does not play coded files such as
*
Lossless.
Supported ex tensions: “.mpg ”, “.mpeg”, “.jpg”,
“.mp3”, “.wma”, “.m4a”, “.wav”
Supported discs: DVD, DVD±RW/±R/±R DL,
Music CD/Super VCD, CD-R/-RW
• DATA CDs recorded according to ISO 9660
Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet.
• DATA DVDs recorded according to UDF.
• The player will play any file in the above,
even if the file format differs. Playing such
data may generate noise that can result in
speaker damage.
• To play a complex hierarchy of folders may
take some time. Create albums with no more
than two hierarchies.
• Some video, photo, and music files may not
play, depending on the encoding/recording
condition.
• To start playback and proceed to the next or
another album/file may take some time.
• The player will recognize a maximum of 200
albums and 600 files. It can recognize up to
300 music files and 300 photo files when
“PHOTO (MUSIC)” is selected.
• The player may not play a combination of two
or more video files.
• The player cannot play a video file of size
more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.
• Depending on the file, playback may not be
smooth. You are recommended to create the
file at a lower bit rate.
• The player may not play back the high bit rate
video file on the DATA CD smoothly. You
are recommended to play back using DATA
DVD.
Note about recordable media
Some recordable media 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. Also some
DATA discs created in Packet Write format
cannot be played.
For player that cannot play images that
contain a copy protection only
Images in DVD-VR mode with CPRM
(Content Protection for Recordable Media)
protection may not be played.
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 player 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 operating instructions supplied with
the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
Note on discs
This unit is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
DualDiscs and some music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies do not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Therefore, these discs may not be compatible
with this unit.
Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Inputs/Outputs
• AUDIO OUT (L/R): Phono jack
• DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack
• COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, P
Phono jack
• VIDEO OUT: Phono jack
General
• Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
• Power consumption: 5 W
• Dimensions (approx.): 270 × 38.5 × 209 mm
5
(10
/8 × 11/2 × 81/4 in.) (width/height/depth)
incl. projecting parts
• Mass (approx.): 950 g (2 lb 2 oz)
• Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F
to 95 °F)
• Operating humidity: 25% to 80%
Supplied accessories
• Audio/Video cord (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
B, PR):
LANGUAGE CODE LIST
Code Language Code Language
1027 Afar
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali;
Bangla
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1183 Irish
1186 Scots Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian;
Lettish
1345 Malagasy
1347 Maori
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto;
Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-
Croatian
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1703 Not specified
ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard
PARENTAL CONTROL AREA
CODE LIST
Code Area Code Area
2044 Argentina
2047 Australia
2046 Austria
2057 Belgium
2070 Brazil
2079 Canada
2090 Chile
2092 China
2115 Denmark
2165 Finland
2174 France
2109 Germany
2248 India
2238 Indonesia
2254 Italy
2276 Japan
2304 Korea
2363 Malaysia
2362 Mexico
2376 Netherlands
2390 New Zealand
2379 Norway
2427 Pakistan
2424 Philippines
2436 Portugal
2489 Russia
2501 Singapore
2149 Spain
2499 Sweden
2086 Switzerland
2528 Thailand
2184 United
Kingdom
Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.