Sony D-VJ65 User Manual

3-868-176-23 (1)

Portable
VIDEO CD Player

Operating Instructions

D-VJ65

 2000 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Portable
VIDEO CD Player. Before operating your
player, please read this manual and retain it
for future reference.

This player can play the following
discs:

• VIDEO CD

Disc logo

Contents Audio & video signals

• Audio CD

Disc logo

Contents Audio signals only

There are 2 types of CDs in size — 12 cm and 8 cm.
Their longest play time is 74 and 20 minutes
respectively. The actual play time, however, varies
among the CDs.

Note on VIDEO CDs

This player conforms to Version 1.1 and 2.0 of VIDEO
CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback
according to the CD type.

Disc type

VIDEO CDs
without PBC
functions

You can

Enjoy video playback
(moving pictures) as well
as music.

(Version 1.1)
VIDEO CDs

with PBC
functions
(Version. 2.0)

Play interactive software
using menus displayed on
the TV screen, in addition
to the video playback
function. Also play high­resolutive still pictures.

About CD-Rs

This CD player can play CD-Rs recorded in
the CD-DA* and Video CD format, but
playback capability is depending on the
quality of the media and the condition of the
recording device.

* CD-DA is the abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital

Audio. It is a recording standard used for the Audio

2

CDs.

Table of Contents

Getting started

Locating the Controls .................................. 4

Playing a VIDEO CD

1. Connect your VIDEO CD player............. 7

2. Set the NTSC/PAL switch to the color

system of your TV. .................................. 7

3. Insert a VIDEO CD. ................................ 8

4. Play a VIDEO CD. .................................. 8

Playing an audio CD

1. Connect your CD player........................ 10

2. Insert an audio CD. ............................... 10

3. Play an audio CD. ................................. 10

Playing VIDEO CDs in Various Modes

Playing VIDEO CDs using the wireless

remote control ...................................... 12

Playing VIDEO CDs in slow-motion

(Slow-motion Play) .............................. 14

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

(PBC Play) ........................................... 15

Playing VIDEO CDs repeatedly

(Repeat Play) ........................................ 16

Using other functions ............................... 17

Locating a track in VIDEO CDs

Locating a specific track by observing the

TV screen (Search)............................... 18

Locating a specific point directly ............. 18

Playing audio CDs in various modes

Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play)... 21
Playing tracks in random order

(Shuffle Play) ....................................... 22

Playing tracks in your favorite order

(PGM Play) .......................................... 22

Using other functions ............................... 23

Turning off the operation beep sound....... 25

Connecting your CD player

Connecting a stereo system ...................... 25

Using your VIDEO CD player in a car

(audio only) .......................................... 26

Connecting a power source

Using the rechargeable batteries............... 27

Using dry batteries.................................... 29

Notes on the power source ....................... 29

Additional information

Precautions ............................................... 30

Maintenance ............................................. 30

Troubleshooting........................................ 31

Specifications ........................................... 33

Accessories (supplied/optional) ............... 34

Glossary .................................................... 34

3

Getting started

Locating the Controls

For details, see pages in parentheses.

CD player (front)

1 Display (pages 9, 11, 21-24)

2 PLAY MODE button

(pages 20-23)

3 ./>• PREV/

NEXT(AMS/search)
buttons (pages 9, 11,
16, 18, 21, 22)

4 VIDEO OUT jack

(pages 7, 17)

5 AUDIO OUT jack

(pages 7, 17, 25)

6 HOLD switch

(page 24)

7 VOLUME +/– buttons

(page 10)

8 MENU button (page 15)

CD player (inside)

qk G-PROTECTION

switch (pages 23)

9 u (play/pause) button

(page 8-12, 14, 15, 23)

q;x (stop) /CHG (charge)

button (pages 8-11, 25, 27)

qa DC IN 4.5V (external

power input) jack
(pages 7, 10, 27)

qs RETURN O button

(page 15)

qd SOUND button

(page 23)

qf REPEAT/ENTER/

SELECT button
(page 11, 16, 20-23)

qg i/REMOTE jack (page 10)

qh OPEN switch (pages 8, 10)

qj Remote sensor (pages 12)

ql NTSC/PAL switch

(pages 7)

4

CD player (rear)

Getting started

w; AVLS switch

(pages 24)

Wireless remote control

ws OSD button (page12)

wd PBC button (page 15)

wf u (play/pause) button

(pages 8-12, 14, 15, 23)

wg PREV . button

(pages 9, 11, 16, 18, 21, 22)

wh SLOW button (page 14)

wj PLAY MODE button

(pages 20 - 23)

wk TIME button (page 19)

wa Battery compartment

(pages 27)

wl Number buttons (pages

9, 11, 15, 18-20, 22)

e; ≥10 button (pages

15, 18, 19, 23)

ea x (stop) button

(pages 8-11)

es NEXT > button

(pages 9, 11, 16, 18, 21, 22)

ed RETURN O

button (page 15)

ef SELECT button

(pages 20)

eg ST/L/R button

(page 14)

eh V-INDEX button

(page 18)

This button does not
function on this model.

ej REPEAT/ENTER

button (pages 11, 16,
21-23)

(Continued)

5

Remote control

ek x (stop) button

(pages 9-11, 25)

el VOL (volume) +/–

button (page 10)

r; N(play) •> (AMS/

search) button (pages 8­11, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23)

ra HOLD switch

(page 24)

rs . (AMS/search)

button (pages 9, 11, 16,
18, 22)

Note

Use only the supplied remote control. You cannot
operate this VIDEO CD player with the remote
control supplied with other VIDEO CD players.

6

Playing a VIDEO CD

You can play back a VIDEO CD, using the supplied AC power adaptor. You can also use
rechargeable batteries and alkaline batteries. (See “Connecting a power source” on pages 27 –

29.)
To produce color pictures normally, you need to set the color system properly according to the
connected TV.

to an AC outlet

1. Connect your VIDEO CD player.

1 Connect the AC power adaptor.
2 Connect the video and audio cables.
3 Turn on the power of the TV and set

the input mode selector to the proper
position.

to VIDEO OUT

Video cable

Yellow

2. Set the NTSC/PAL switch to the color system of your TV.

1 Slide OPEN and raise the CD compartment lid.
2 Switch to “PAL” or “NTSC” using a pointed

material.

PAL system countries:

China, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, etc.

NTSC system countries:

Japan, Korea, Taiwan, U.S.A., etc.

VIDEO

TV

to DC IN 4.5V

to AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

INPUT

RL

Playing a VIDEO CD

AC power
adaptor

Audio cable

Red
White

Turn on the power and
set the input mode
selector to the proper
position.

PALNTSC

(Continued)

7

3

. Insert a VIDEO CD.

1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Fit the VIDEO CD to the pivot and

close the lid.

OPEN switch

4

. Play a VIDEO CD.

1 Press u on the main unit or the wireless remote control.
2 Adjust the volume on the equipment connected to this player. (You cannot adjust the

volume from this player except for the signals output from the i/REMOTE jack of the
player).

u

To stop playing, press x.

The player is also turned off.

Label side
up

u

Notes

The playback picture may be distorted when:

– playing back a PAL system VIDEO CD on an NTSC system TV with the NTSC/PAL switch of this player

set to NTSC.

– playing back an NTSC system VIDEO CD on a PAL system TV with the NTSC/PAL switch of this player

set to PAL.

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To

Pause
Stop
Resume play after pause
Locate the next or succeeding tracks
Locate the current or preceding tracks
Locate a specific track directly

Locate a point in the track while monitoring
the picture*

* To return to normal playback, press u (N for the wireless remote control).

Do this

Press u.
Press x/CHG (x).
Press u (N).
Press > repeatedly until you find the scene or track.
Press . repeatedly unitl you find the scene or track.
Press the number button of the track (wireless remote

control only).
Press . or > and hold it down until m or M

appears on the TV screen.

The above operations can also be done with the buttons on the supplied wired remote control or
wireless remote control.

About the display

• During play, the track number and the elapsed playing time of the current track appear.

• During pause, the elapsed playing time flashes.

If the volume level does not increase (when listening with the
headphones/earphone)

Is AVLS set to “LIMIT”? Set AVLS to “NORM.” For details, see “To protect your hearing
(AVLS)” on page 24.
If a cable is connected to the AUDIO OUT jack, you cannot adjust the volume. In such a case,
disconnect the cable.

Removing the VIDEO CD

Remove the VIDEO CD as illustrated.

Playing a VIDEO CD

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Playing an audio CD

You can also use rechargeable batteries, alkaline batteries and a car battery. (See “Connecting a
power source” on pages 27 - 29.)

1

. Connect your CD player.

1 Connect the AC power adaptor.
2 Connect the earphones with remote

control.
Connect the earphones firmly. A

loose connection may cause noise
during playback.

2

. Insert an audio CD.

1 Slide OPEN to open the lid.

OPEN switch

to DC IN

4.5V

to i/REMOTE

3

. Play an audio CD.

1 Press u on the main unit or press

N on the remote control.

2 Adjust the volume by pressing

VOLUME + or –.

u

to an AC outlet

AC power
adaptor

Earphones with
remote control
(supplied)

2 Fit the audio CD to the pivot and

close the lid.

Label side up

10

VOLUME +/–

To stop playing, press x.

The player is also turned off.

Note

When playing back an audio CD using the AC
power adaptor, it takes a while until the sound is
heard.

VOL

N

To

Pause
Stop
Resume play after pause
Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*)
Find the beginning of previous tracks (AMS)
Find the beginning of the next track (AMS)
Find the beginning of succeeding tracks (AMS)
Locate a specific track directly

Go forward quickly
Go backwards quickly

* Automatic Music Sensor
** These operations are possible during both play and pause.

Press

u
x/CHG (x)
u (N)
. once**
. repeatedly**
> once**
> repeatedly**

Number buttons of the track (wireless remote
control only)**

Hold down >**
Hold down .**

The above operations can also be done with the buttons on the supplied wired remote control or
wireless remote control.

If you press REPEAT/ENTER to display “REPEAT”, you can locate the tracks continuously in the following
order:

• When using >: next track t next track ...... last track t first track t second track ......

• When using .: previous track t previous track ...... first track t last track ......

About the display

• When you press u (N for the remote control), the total number of tracks in the audio CD
and total playing time appear for about two seconds.

• During play, the track number and the elapsed playing time of the current track appear.

• Between tracks, the time to the beginning of the next track appears with the “-” indication.

• During pause, the elapsed playing time flashes.

Playing an audio CD

If the volume level does not increase

Is AVLS set to “LIMIT”? Set AVLS to “NORM.” For details, see “To protect your hearing
(AVLS)” on page 24.
If a cable is connected to the AUDIO OUT jack, you cannot adjust the volume. In such a case,
disconnect the cable.

Removing the audio CD

Remove the audio CD as illustrated.

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B

Playing VIDEO CDs in Various Modes

Playing VIDEO CDs using the wireless remote control

Use the supplied wireless remote control to

Displaying the operating
status on the TV screen

You can check the operating status of the
player and the information about the VIDEO
CD on the TV screen.

play VIDEO CDs.
You can also play, stop playback, search
forward or backward using the buttons on the

Press OSD.

main unit.

OSD

Remote sensor

30°

60°

Point the wireless
remote control
towards the remote
sensor of the player.

Notes

• When using the player on alkaline batteries, you
can turn on the player by pressing u on the
wireless remote control within about 5 minutes
after you turn it off. If 5 minutes have already
passed, press u on the player to turn it on. (You
cannot turn on the player using the wireless
remote control.)

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct
sunlight or lighting apparatuses.

• Remove any obstacles between the remote sensor
on the player and the wireless remote control.

60°

30°

To insert batteries into the wireless
remote control

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the 3 and # on the batteries.

Each time you press the button, the OSD
(On-Screen Display) mode changes as
follows:

OSD AUTO OSD ON

When “OSD AUTO” is selected, the
operating status appears for a few seconds on
the TV screen when you press a button or
when the operating status is changed. When
“OSD ON” is selected, the operating status,
time display, etc. are always displayed.

While playing a VIDEO CD without PBC
functions/while playing back with PBC OFF

Track number

Playing time

02ST00:00

MONO/STEREO indication

While playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions

Operating status

∗

∗

STPBC

12

V-index

* Setting of the ST/L/R, etc. are displayed for about

a few seconds when you change the OSD modes.

Various indications displayed on the
TV screen

Indication

PBC

SELECT

V INDEX
DIGEST*

NEXT
PREV

N
X
T
M
m

ST
L

R

OSD AUTO

OSD ON

PBC OFF

PBC ON

TIME

What it means (page)

Playing a VIDEO CD with
PBC functions with PBC ON
(15)

Waiting for you to select
something (For instance,
at the time of menu display)
(15)

Video index search (18)
In the Track Digest mode

(20)
Next track number
Previous track number
Playing (8)
Pausing (9)
Slow-motion playing (14)
Searching forward (9, 18)
Searching backwards (9, 18)
The player cannot accept the

operation
Hearing stereo sound (14)
Hearing left channel sound

(14)
Hearing right channel sound

(14)
OSD mode has been

switched to “OSD AUTO.”
(12)

OSD mode has been
switched to “OSD ON.” (12)

PBC mode has been switched
to OFF. (15)

PBC mode has been switched
to ON. (15)

Time jump search (19)

Indication

NTSC

PAL

REP OFF

REP ALL *

REP 1 *

* Repeat play is not available during PBC

playback.

Notes

• While playing an audio CD, the OSD mode
cannot be displayed on the TV screen.

• When you record the playback picture of this
player on another VCR, etc., be sure to select
“OSD OFF”. Otherwise, the display information
will also be recorded on the VCR.

What it means (page)

The NTSC/PAL switch is set
to “NTSC”. (7)

The NTSC/PAL switch is set
to “PAL”. (7)

The repeat mode has been set
to OFF. (21)

Playing a whole VIDEO CD
repeatedly (21)

Playing the current track
repeatedly (21)

(Continued)

Playing VIDEO CDs in various modes

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Playing VIDEO CDs using the
wireless remote control

Playing multiplex VIDEO CDs

On multiplex VIDEO CDs, different sounds
are recorded for the left and right channels.
You can select either the left or the right
channel and hear the sound of the selected
channel. In this case, the stereo effect will be
lost.

Press ST/L/R while playing a multiplex
VIDEO CD.

Each time you press the button, the
indication and sound you hear change as
follows:

Press Indication

Once L

You will hear

Left channel sound

Playing VIDEO CDs in
slow-motion

(Slow-motion Play)

You can make the play speed slower.

Press SLOW while playing a VIDEO
CD.

SLOW

To cancel slow-motion play

Press u.

When playback of the current track is
finished, slow-motion play will be cancelled
automatically and return to normal play.

Twice R

Three ST
times

The initial setting is “ST”.

14

Right channel sound

Stereo sound

Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC functions

(PBC Play)

Using the PBC functions , you can play a
VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Version

2.0) (simple interactive software, software
with search functions, etc.).
Refer also to the instructions supplied with
the VIDEO CD, as the operating procedure
may differ depending on the VIDEO CD.

Insert a VIDEO CD with PBC

1

functions (see page 8).

Press u .

2

Repeat the above procedure,

4

following the instructions shown
on the menu.

When

You want to select
an item number

You want to go back
to the previous menus

Press

Number button of the
item you want on the
wireless remote control.
On the player: MENU
until the desired item
number is displayed,
then press SELECT.

RETURNO. (The
actual operation varies
among the VIDEO CDs.
Refer to the instructions
supplied with the
VIDEO CDs.)

Playing VIDEO CDs in various modes

PBC playback starts, and the menu
appears on the TV screen.

Press the number buttons to

3

select item number of the menu
you want to play.

For instance, to select item number 5,
press 5.
To select an item number 10 or more,
press ≥10 first, then the corresponding
number buttons.
Examples:
For 12: ≥10, then 1 and 2
For 24: ≥10, then 2 and 4
For 135: ≥10, ≥10, then 1 and 3
and 5

On the player

Press MENU to select the item number, then press
SELECT.

Note

When playing some VIDEO CDs, N SELECT (or
N) appears on the TV screen, instead of SELECT.

In that case, press SELECT on the remote control.
If you press u, the player pauses.

To play the VIDEO CD in normal play
mode and cancel play using PBC
functions

Press PBC on the wireless remote control so
that “PBC OFF” appears on the TV screen.
“PBC” disappears from the display, and
normal play starts (in the sequence of the
track numbers). In this case, you cannot play
still pictures such as menu screens.

When you change the PBC mode

When you change the PBC mode (“PBC
ON” or “PBC OFF) and start play, the player
plays the VIDEO CD from the beginning.

15

Playing VIDEO CDs
repeatedly

(Repeat Play)

To repeat another track, press . or >
to select the track you want to repeat. While
the track is playing, press REPEAT/ENTER.

You can play a whole VIDEO CD or a single
track repeatedly.

To repeat all the tracks on a
VIDEO CD

Set the PBC mode to “PBC OFF”.

1

(See “Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC functions” on page 15).

While playing a VIDEO CD, press

2

REPEAT/ENTER repeatedly until
“REP ALL” appears on the TV
screen.

To cancel repeat play

Press REPEAT/ENTER until “REPEAT
OFF” appears on the TV screen.

To repeat a single track

Set the PBC mode to “PBC OFF”.

1

(See “Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC functions” on page 15).

To cancel repeat play

Press REPEAT/ENTER until “REPEAT
OFF” appears on the TV screen.

Note

This function is not available during PBC playback.

While the track you want to repeat

2

is playing, press REPEAT/ENTER
until “REP 1” appears on the TV
screen.

16

Using other functions

Shock protection function

By using a memory buffer that can store
approximately 3 seconds of video data, the
shock protection function prevents the
pictures from skipping when you make a jolt
or bump to your VIDEO CD player.

Note

Noise may appear on the screen if

– the VIDEO CD player receives stronger

continuous shock than expected or

– a dirty or scratched VIDEO CD is played.

Connecting to other video
equipment

You can record a VIDEO CD on a video
tape. Refer to the instruction manual
supplied with other equipment for details.
Before making connections, turn off each
equipment.

To VIDEO OUT

To AUDIO OUT

Playing VIDEO CDs in various modes

Video
cable

Yellow

VCR, etc.

Note

Before you play a disc, turn down the volume of the
connected equipment so as not to damage the
speakers.

Audio cable

Red
White

To LINE IN or REC IN

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B

Locating a track in VIDEO CDs

Locating a specific
track by observing the
TV screen

While playing a
quickly locate any track or a specific point
in a track by observing the TV screen.

To

Locate the next or
succeeding tracks

Locate the current
or preceding tracks

Locate a specific
track directly

Locate a point in
the track while
monitoring the
picture

To directly locate a track number 10
or more

To select an item number 10 or more, press
≥10 first, then the corresponding number
buttons.
Examples:
For 12: ≥10, then 1 and 2
For 24: ≥10, then 2 and 4
For 135: ≥10, ≥10, then 1 and 3 and 5

(Search)

VIDEO

CD, you can

Do this

Press > repeatedly
until you find the track.

Press . repeatedly
until you find the track.

Press the number button
of the track (wireless
remote control only).

Press . or > and
hold it down until m
or M appears on the
TV screen.

Locating a specific point directly

You can locate a specific point directly using
the video index, scene numbers and the time
of the point.

To locate a specific point using the
video index numbers (Video Index
Search)

Some VIDEO CDs with PBC functions have
the video index numbers.
Check the current video index number by
displaying it on the TV screen during
playback. (See pages 12 and 13.)

Press V-INDEX while playing a

1

VIDEO CD.

“V INDEX” appears on the TV screen.

The current video index number

V10INDEX

18

Press the number buttons to

TIME

– – :– –

2

select the video index number you
want.

The selected video index number or the
scene number appears on the TV screen.

To locate a specific point by
inputting the time of the point
(Time Jump Search)

You can locate a specific point directly by
inputting the time of the point you want
to find.

V I NDEX

To select a number 10 or more, press
≥10 first, then the corresponding number
buttons.
Examples:
For 12: ≥10, then 1 and 2
For 24: ≥10, then 2 and 4
For 135: ≥10, ≥10 then 1 and 3 and 5

If you have made a mistake

Repeat the same procedure from Step 1
again.

To cancel the video index search

Press V-INDEX again.

Notes

• You cannot use Video Index Search with tracks or
VIDEO CDs which do not have video index
numbers recorded.

• You cannot search for video index numbers in
different tracks.

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Press TIME while playing a

1

VIDEO CD.

“TIME” and “– – : – –” appear on
the TV screen.

Press the number buttons to

2

input the time of the point you
want to find.

The picture of the selected time
appears on the TV screen.

e.g. To select one minute and 50

seconds, press -, 1, 5 and -

Locating a track in VIDEO CDs

.

(Continued)

19

Locating a specific point directly

To locate a specific point by
observing nine scenes in the current
track at one time (Track Digest
Search)

You can locate a specific point directly by
observing nine scenes in the current track at
one time.

Press the number button that

3

corresponds to the picture you
want to see.

While playing a VIDEO CD, press

1

PLAY MODE until “DIGEST”
appears on the TV screen.

DIGEST

Press SELECT.

2

The player separates the current track
into nine parts automatically, and
displays the first picture of each part on
the TV screen.

The player starts playing from the part
you selected.

20

B

Playing audio CDs in various modes

Playing tracks
repeatedly

You can play tracks repeatedly in normal,
single, PGM or shuffle play modes.
Repeat all the tracks or only one track.

The following operations can be done with
the buttons on the main unit, the supplied
earphones with remote control, or the
supplied wireless remote control.

To repeat all the tracks

Press REPEAT/ENTER during play.

The “ ” indicator appears.

To cancel repeat play

Press REPEAT/ENTER again.

(Repeat Play)

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly

2

until “1” appears.

To repeat another track, press . or > .

To cancel repeat play

Press REPEAT/ENTER again.

Playing audio CDs in various modes

To repeat a single track

Press REPEAT/ENTER while the

1

track you want to repeat is
playing.

The “ ” indication appears.

21

Playing tracks in
random order

Play)

You can play the tracks in an audio CD in
random order.

The following operations can be done with
the buttons on the main unit or the supplied
wireless remote control.

(Shuffle

Playing tracks in your
favorite order

You can program the player to play up to 64
tracks in your favorite order.

The following operations can be done with
the buttons on the main unit or the supplied
wireless remote control.

(PGM Play)

During play, press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “SHUF” appears.

The tracks play in random order.

To cancel shuffle play

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the play
mode indication disappears from the display.

Notes

• During shuffle play, you cannot return to previous
tracks by pressing ..

• If you locate a specific track using the number
button on the wireless remote control, shuffle
play is cancelled.

During playback, press PLAY

1

MODE repeatedly until “PGM*”
appears.

Press the number buttons

2

(wireless remote control only), or
. or > and REPEAT/ENTER
to choose a track.

The track number and the playing order
appear.

Flashing

Playing order

Track number

22

To select an item number 10 or more using
the wireless remote control, press ≥10 first,
then the corresponding number buttons.
Examples:
For 12: ≥10, then 1 and 2
For 24: ≥10, then 2 and 4

Repeat step 2 to program the

3

remaining tracks.

Press u (N) .

4

“PGM” stops flashing and the tracks you
have chosen play in the order you
specified.

To cancel PGM play

Press PLAY MODE until “PGM” disappears.

Using other functions

To enjoy more powerful bass
sound (MEGA BASS Function)

You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted
sound.

Press SOUND to select “BASS ” or
“BASS .” “BASS ” is more
effective.

To check the program
During programming:

Press REPEAT/ENTER before step 4.

During PGM play:

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM”
flashes, then press REPEAT/ENTER.
Each time you press REPEAT/ENTER, the
track number and the playing order appear in
the order you specified.

Notes

• When you finish entering the 64th track in step 2,
the first selected track appears in the display.

• If you select more than 64 tracks, the first
selected tracks are erased.

The selected sound mode is displayed.

Note

• If the sound is distorted when emphasizing bass,
turn down the volume.

G-PROTECTION function

The G-PROTECTION function has been
developed to provide excellent protection
against sound skipping while jogging. This
function provides a higher level of shock
protection than the traditional one.
While jogging, be sure to hold your VIDEO
CD player with the OPEN switch facing
upward.

Set G-PROTECTION (under the lid) to
“ON”.

(Continued)

Playing audio CDs in various modes

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Using other functions

To turn off the G-PROTECTION
function

Set G-PROTECTION to “OFF”.

Note

Sound may skip:

– if the VIDEO CD player receives stronger

continuous shock than expected,
– if a dirty or scratched CD is played or
– when using poor-quality CD-Rs or

if there is a problem with the recording device

or application software.

To protect your hearing
(AVLS)

The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
System) function keeps down the maximum
volume to protect your hearing.

Open the battery compartment and
set AVLS to “LIMIT”.

To lock the buttons (HOLD)

You can lock the controls on your VIDEO
CD player to prevent accidental button
presses.

Slide HOLD in the direction of the
arrow.

When you press any button, “Hold”
appears in the display and you cannot
operate the player.

Displayed when the HOLD function is working.

You can use the HOLD function with both
the VIDEO CD player and remote control.
You can still operate your VIDEO CD player
using the remote control when HOLD on the
remote control is set to off.

To unlock the controls

Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the
arrow.

Flashes when the volume is turned up
beyond a certain level.

To turn off the AVLS function

Set AVLS to “NORM”.

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B

Connecting your CD player

Turning off the operation beep sound

You can turn off the beep sound that is heard
from your headphones/earphones when you
operate your CD player.

Remove the power source (AC

1

power adaptor, rechargeable
batteries or dry batteries) from the
CD player.

Connect the power source while

2

pressing x/CHG on the CD player
or x on the remote control.

To turn on the beep sound

Remove the power source and then connect
the power source without pressing x/CHG
or x.

Connecting a stereo system

You can listen to CDs through a stereo
system and record CDs on a cassette tape.
For details, see the instruction manual that
comes with the connected device.

Be sure to turn off all connected devices
before making connections.

to AUDIO OUT

Connecting cord

Left (white)

Right (red)

Connecting your CD player

Stereo system,
cassette recorder,
radio cassette
recorder, etc.

(Continued)

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Connecting a stereo system

Notes

• Before you play a CD, turn down the volume of
the connected device to avoid damaging the
connected speakers.

• Use the AC power adaptor for recording. If you
use the rechargeable batteries or dry batteries as a
power source, batteries may become completely
depleted during recording.

• Adjust the volume properly on the connected
device so that the sound will not be distorted.

Using your VIDEO CD player in a car (audio only)

You can listen to a CD in a car by connecting
your CD player to the car cassette deck.

You cannot use the car mount plate for this
VIDEO CD player.

When you use your VIDEO CD player in a
car, install it securely in a location that does
not interfere with your driving.

When using the connecting cord

• You cannot adjust the volume of the

headphones/earphones on the CD player or
the remote control.

• If the sound is distorted, connect the device

to the i/REMOTE jack.

• The SOUND function does not work.

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Optional car accessory needed

To connect your VIDEO CD player to a car
cassette deck, you need the following car
accessories in “Accessories (supplied/
optional)”:

• Car battery cord, and

• Car connecting pack*
For details, see the instruction manuals that
come with the optional accessories.

* Noise may be heard if you use an optional

connecting cord. It is recommended that you use
a Sony car connecting pack to reduce noise.

Switched ignition function (when
using the car battery cord)

With this feature, your VIDEO CD player
stops automatically when you turn off the car
engine (turn off the ignition key) even if the
batteries are inserted in the VIDEO CD
player. This function is invalid depending on
the car models.

Notes

•

Use only the car battery cord listed in “Accessories
(supplied/optional).” If you use any other car battery
cord, a heat, smoke or malfunction may occur.

• Do not operate the system in a way that might
divert your attention from driving safely. As a
driver, you alone are responsible for safely
operating your vehicle in accordance with traffic
safety laws at all times.

• Do not install the system where it may obstruct
your view through the windshield or your view of
your vehicle’s indicator displays.

• Do not install the system where it may hinder the
function of safety devices such as an air-bag.
Doing so may prevent the air-bag from
functioning properly in the event of an accident.

B

Connecting a power source

You can use the following power sources:

• Rechargeable batteries

• AC power adaptor (see “Playing a VIDEO
CD” on page 7)

• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (battery
case)

For the battery life and charging time of the
rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.”

Using the rechargeable batteries

Charge the rechargeable batteries before
using them for the first time. You can use
only the following rechargeable batteries for
your VIDEO CD player.

• NC-WMAA

• NH-WM2AA

Open the battery compartment lid.

1

Connect the AC power adaptor to

3

the DC IN 4.5 V jack of your VIDEO
CD player and an AC outlet, then
press x/CHG to start charging.

If the AC power adaptor does not fit the
AC outlet, use the AC plug adaptor.

x/CHG button

to DC IN 4.5 V

AC power
adaptor

to an AC outlet

Insert two rechargeable batteries

2

by matching 3 to the diagram
inside the battery compartment
and close the lid.

(rear)

The VIDEO CD player charges the
batteries. The “CHG” indicator turns on
in the display, and the indicator sections
of light up in succession. When
the batteries are completely charged, the
“CHG” and indicators turn off.
If you press x/CHG after the charge has
already been completed, the
indicator flashes and “Full” appears in
the display.

Disconnect the AC power adaptor.

4

Connecting a power source

(Continued)

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Using the rechargeable batteries

To remove the rechargeable batteries

Remove the batteries as illustrated below.

When to charge the rechargeable
batteries

You can check the remaining power of the
batteries in the display.

Battery power is full.

r

r

Battery power is getting low.

r

r

○○○○

○○○○

Battery power is low.

r

Lo batt* Batteries are depleted.

When to replace the rechargeable
batteries

If the battery life becomes shorter by about
half, replace the batteries with new
rechargeable batteries.

Note on the rechargeable batteries

If the battery is new or has not been used for
a long time, it may not be charged
completely until you charge and discharge it
several times.

Note on carrying the rechargeable
batteries

Use the supplied battery carrying case to
prevent unexpected heat. If the rechargeable
batteries and the metallic objects are
contacted, heat or fire may occur due to a
short circuit.

To attach the battery compartment lid

If the battery compartment lid is detached by
an accidental drop, excessive force, etc.,
attach it as illustrated below.

* Beep sounds.

To keep the original battery capacity for a
long time, charge the batteries only when
they are completely depleted.

Notes

• The indicator sections of roughly show the
remaining battery power. One section does not
always indicate one-fourth of the battery power.

• Depending on operating conditions, the indicator
sections of

may increase or decrease.

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Using dry batteries

Use only the following dry battery type for
your VIDEO CD player:

• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries

Note

Be sure to remove the AC power adaptor when
using the dry batteries.

Open the battery compartment lid.

1

Notes on the power source

Disconnect all power sources when the
VIDEO CD player is not used.

On AC power adaptor

• Use only the AC power adaptor supplied or
recommended in “Accessories (supplied/
optional).” Do not use any other AC power
adaptor. It may cause a malfunction.

Insert two LR6 (size AA) batteries

2

by matching 3 to the diagram in
the battery compartment.

To remove the batteries

Remove the batteries in the same way as
rechargeable batteries.

When to replace the batteries

You can check the remaining power of the
batteries in the display.

r

Battery power is full.

r

Battery power is getting low.

r

r

Battery power is low.

r

Lo batt* Batteries are depleted.

* Beep sounds.

When the batteries are depleted, replace both
batteries with new ones.

○○○○

○○○○

Polarity of the plug

• When disconnecting the AC power adaptor
from the AC outlet, grasp the adaptor
itself. Do not pull it by the cord.

• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with
wet hands.

On rechargeable batteries
and dry batteries

• Do not charge the dry batteries.

• Do not throw the batteries into fire.

• Do not carry the batteries with coins or
other metallic objects. It can generate heat
if the positive and negative terminals of the
battery are accidentally contacted by a
metallic object.

• Do not mix rechargeable batteries with dry
batteries.

• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.

• Do not use different types of batteries
together.

• When the batteries are not to be used for a
long time, remove them.

• If battery leakage occurs, wipe off any
deposit in the battery compartment, and
install new batteries. In case the deposit
adheres to you, wash it off thoroughly.

Connecting a power source

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B

Additional information

Precautions

On safety

• Should any solid objects or liquid fall into
the VIDEO CD player, unplug it and have
it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.

• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC
IN 4.5 V (external power input) jack.

On the VIDEO CD player

• Keep the lens on the VIDEO CD player
clean and do not touch it. If you do so, the
lens may be damaged and the VIDEO CD
player will not operate properly.

• Do not put any heavy object on top of the
VIDEO CD player. The VIDEO CD player
and the CD may be damaged.

• Do not leave the VIDEO CD player in a
location near heat sources, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
sand, moisture, rain, mechanical shock,
unleveled surface, or in a car with its
windows closed.

• If the VIDEO CD player causes
interference to the radio or television
reception, turn off the VIDEO CD player
or move it away from the radio or
television.

On handling CDs

• To keep the CD clean, handle it by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD.

On headphones/earphones

Road safety

Do not use headphones/earphones while
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized
vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is
illegal in some areas. It can also be
potentially dangerous to play your headsets
at high volume while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise
extreme caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.

Preventing hearing damage

Avoid using headphones/earphones at high
volume. Hearing experts advise against
continuous, loud and extended play. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce
volume or discontinue use.

Consideration for others

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This
will allow you to hear outside sounds and to
be considerate to the people around you.

Maintenance

To clean the casing

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water
or a mild detergent solution. Do not use
alcohol, benzine or thinner.

Not these ways

• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not
leave the CD in a car parked under direct
sunlight.

• Do not use the CD soiled with dust.
Malfunction may occur.

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Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

Symptom

CD playback does not start.

The disc does not play or
The disc does not play or
“no dISC” appears in the
display when a CD is placed
in the player.

No sound, or noise is heard.

The volume does not increase
even if you press the VOLUME
+ button repeatedly.

Sound seems to lose the
stereo effect and becomes
monaural.

The playing time is too short
when powered with the dry
batteries.

The playing time is too short
when powered with the
rechargeable batteries.

When you press u (N),
“Lo batt” or “00” appears in
the display. The CD does not
play.

“Lo batt” or “HI dc In”
appears in the display and
the player does not operate.

“HOLD”appears on the
display when you press a
button.

Cause and/or corrective actions

c The unit is being operated on AC power. When playing back an

audio CD using the AC power adaptor, it takes a while until the
sound is heard.

c The CD is dirty or defective. (page 30)
c Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 8, 10)
c Moisture condensation has occurred.

Leave the CD player aside for several hours until the moisture
evaporates.

c The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. (page 30)
c Close the lid of the player and battery compartment firmly.

(pages 8, 28)

c Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly. (pages 27, 29)
c Connect the AC power adaptor to an AC outlet securely. (page 7)
c The CD-R was not finalized. Finalize the CD-R with the recording

device.

c There is a problem with the quality of the CD-R, recording device,

or application software.

c Connect the plugs firmly. (page 7)
c Plugs are dirty. Clean the plugs with a dry soft cloth periodically.

c Set the AVLS switch to “NORM.” (page 24)
c The headphones/earphones are connected to the AUDIO OUT

jack. Connect them to the i/REMOTE jack. (page 10)

c Press ST/L/R on the wireless remote control repeatedly until “ST”

appears on the TV screen. (Only when playing a VIDEO CD)

c Check that you are using alkaline batteries and not manganese

batteries. (page 29)

c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.

(page 29)

c Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries several times.

(pages 27, 28)

c The rechargeable batteries are used up completely. Charge the

batteries. (page 27)

c Replace the batteries with new LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.

(page 29)

c Use only the AC power adaptor in “Accessories (supplied/

optional).” (page 34)

c Remove all power sources, then insert the batteries or connect the

AC power adaptor again. (pages 7, 28)

c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 24)

Additional information

(Continued)

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Cannot adjust the volume
with the VOLUME +/– buttons
on the player.

No picture appears on the TV
screen.

Picture is distorted.

Picture is distorted or blurred
or becomes monochrome.

Picture is distorted, noise is
heard or playback stops.

The wireless remote control
does not function.

The CD player does not start
charging.

Cause and/or corrective actions

c

The player is connected to an audio device. Adjust the volume
using the volume control on the connected device.

c Make sure the TV is turned on.
c Make sure you select the correct video input on the TV.
c Connect the video connecting cord correctly.
c An audio CD is being played.
c Close the lid of the player and the battery compartment firmly.
c Make sure the following mark is on the VIDEO CD.

c You may not play back some illegally duplicated VIDEO CDs

even though they have the above mark printed. In this case, consult
the shops where you bought the VIDEO CDs

c When you pause or use search, picture is distorted. This is not a

malfunction.

c The VIDEO CD is defective. Replace the VIDEO CD.
c The VIDEO CD is dirty. Clean the VIDEO CD.
c The color system you have selected for this player is not the same

as the one the VIDEO CD is recorded with. (page 7)

c The setting of the NTSC/PAL switch does not match the color

system of the TV. Check the setting. (page 7)

c Move a portable telephone, transciever, etc. away from the player.

c If 5 minutes have already passed after you turned off the player by

pressing x, you cannot turn on the power using the wireless
remote control. In this case, press u on the player to turn on the
power. Once the player is turned on, you can operate the player
with the wireless remote control. (Only when using the player on
alkaline batteries)

c Remove any obstacles between the wireless remote control and the

remote sensor. (page 12)

c Replace all the batteries in the wireless remote control with new

ones if they are weak.

c

During stop, press x/CHG. (page 27)

(page 8-11)

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Specifications

System

Compact disc digital audio/video system

Laser diode properties

Material: GaAlAs
Wavelength: λ = 780 nm
Emission duration: Continuous
Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW
(This output is the value measured at a distance
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)

Error correction

Sony Super Strategy Cross Interleave Reed
Solomon Code

D-A conversion

1-bit quartz time-axis control

Channel number

2 channels

Frequency response

20 - 20,000 Hz

307)

Output (at 4.5 V input level)

Audio output (stereo minijack)

Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 kilohms
Recommended load impedance over 10
kilohms

Video output (minijack)

Output level 1Vp-p at 75 ohms
Recommended load impedance 75 ohms

Headphones (stereo minijack)

Approx. 5 mW + Approx. 5 mW at 16 ohms

Power requirements

For the area code of the model you purchased,
check the upper left side of the bar code on the
package.

• Two LR6 (size AA) batteries: 3 V DC

• AC power adaptor (DC IN 4.5 V jack):
220 V, 50/60 Hz (HK2)
220 V - 230 V, 50/60 Hz (E13)
220V, 50 Hz (CN2)

• Two Sony NH-WM2AA rechargeable
batteries: 2.4 V DC

• Two Sony NC-WMAA rechargeable
batteries: 2.4 V DC

• Sony DCC-E245 car battery cord for use on
car battery: 4.5 V DC

+1–2

dB (measured by EIAJ CP-

Battery life* (approx. hours)

(When you use the VIDEO CD player on a flat and
stable surface.)
Playing time varies depending on how the CD
player is used.

VIDEO CD Audio CD

Two NC-WMAA 1 10
(charged for
about 4 hours**)

NH-WM2AA 3 20
(charged for
about 4 hours**)

Two Sony alkaline 3 32
batteries LR6SG

* Measured value by the standard of EIAJ

(Electronic Industries Association of Japan).

** Charging time varies depending on how the

rechargeable battery is used.

Operating temperature

5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)

Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding
projecting parts and controls)

Approx. 131.5× 29.0 × 135.5 mm
(5 1⁄4 × 13⁄16 × 5 3⁄8 in.)

Mass

Approx. 200 g (7.1 oz)(excluding rechargeable
batteries)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Additional information

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Accessories (supplied/optional)

Supplied accessories

AC power adaptor (1)
Audio cable (1)
Video cable (1)
Wireless remote control (1)
Earphones with remote control (1)

Optional accessories

Active speaker system SRS-Z500

SRS-T1
Car battery cord DCC-E245
Car battery cord with car connecting pack

DCC-E26CP
Car connecting pack CPA-9
Connecting cord RK-G129HG

RK-G136HG
Rechargeable battery NH-WM2AA
Earphones MDR-E848LP

MDR-EX70LP

MDR-A44L

MDR-A110LP
GLASSTRON PLM-A55

When connecting optional
headphones/earphones to the
supplied remote control

Use only headphones with stereo mini plugs.
You cannot use headphones with micro
plugs.

Glossary

Index

Markings assigned for particular points to
divide a track or a whole disc. By using
indexes you can easily find particular points
you want. There are two types of index—one
is for audio CDs and the other is for VIDEO
CDs. This player only conforms to the latter
type of index, called “Video Index.”

PBC Playback

Playback using the menus recorded on
VIDEO CDs with PBC functions. You can
enjoy simple interactive operations using the
PBC Playback.

Playback Control (PBC)

Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version

2.0) to control playback.
By using menus recorded on VIDEO CDs
with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing
simple interactive software, software with
search functions, and so on. When you insert
a VIDEO CD with PBC functions on this
player, “PBC” appears on the display.

Track

Markings differentiating pictures or songs
recorded on VIDEO CDs or audio CDs. Each
track is assigned with a number, called
“Track Number.”

Stereo miniplug Micro plug

Your dealer may not handle some of the
above listed accessories. Please ask the
dealer for detailed information about the
accessories in your country.

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VIDEO CD

A compact disc containing moving pictures.
Picture data is compressed to 1/120th of the
original data in the MPEG 1 format (one of
the worldwide standards of digital
compression technologies) and recorded on a
disc.
A 12 cm VIDEO CD can reproduce up to 74
minute’s length of moving pictures. Audio
data is also compressed so that a VIDEO CD
can contain 6 times as much audio data as an
audio CD.
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.

• Version 1.1: You can play only moving
pictures and sounds.

• Version 2.0: You can play still pictures and
enjoy PBC functions.

Additional information

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Sony Corporation

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