Sony D-VJ85 User Manual

3-042-645-25 (1)

Portable VIDEO CD Player

Operating Instructions

D-VJ85

 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

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 VIDEO CD player

Connecting a stereo system ...................... 26

Using your VIDEO CD player in a car..... 27

Connecting a power source

Using the rechargeable batteries............... 28

Using dry batteries.................................... 30

Notes on the power source ....................... 30

Additional information

Precautions ............................................... 31

Maintenance ............................................. 31

Troubleshooting........................................ 32

Specifications ........................................... 34

Accessories (supplied/optional) ............... 35

Glossary ...................................... Back cover

Getting started

Locating the Controls

For details, see pages in parentheses.

CD player (front)

1 RETURN O button

(page 15)

2 Display (pages 9, 11, 21–25)

3 ./>• PREV/NEXT

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

4 MENU button

(page 15)

5 HOLD switch

(page 24)

6 VOLUME

+/– buttons (page 8, 10)

7 OPEN switch

(pages 8, 10)

8 Remote sensor

(pages 12)

9 PLAY MODE button

(pages 20 - 23)

q; u (play/pause) button

(page 8 - 11, 15, 23)

qax (stop) /CHG (charge)

button (pages 8 - 11, 25,

28)

qs DC IN 4.5V (external

power input) jack (pages 7, 10, 28)

qd VIDEO OUT

jack (pages 7,

17)

qf AUDIO OUT

(OPTICAL) jack (pages 7, 17, 26)

qg i/REMOTE jack (page 10)

qh SOUND button (page 23)

qj REPEAT/ENTER/SELECT button

(page 11, 16, 20 - 23)

CD player (rear)

qk NTSC/PAL switch

(pages 7)

Wireless remote control

wa OSD button (page12)

ws PBC button (page 15)

wd u (play/pause) button

(pages 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 23)

wf PREV . button

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

wg SLOW button

(page 14)

wh PLAY MODE button

(pages 20 - 23)

wj TIME button

(page 19)

ql AVLS switch (pages 24)

w; Battery compartment

(pages 28)

wk Number buttons (pages

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

wl ≥10 button (pages

15, 18, 19, 22)

e; x (stop) button

(pages 8 - 11)

ea NEXT > button

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

es RETURN O

button (page 15)

ed SELECT button

(pages 20)

ef ST/L/R button

(page 14)

eg V-INDEX button

(page 18)

Getting started

This button does not function on this model.

eh REPEAT/ENTER

button (pages 11, 16, 21- 23)

(Continued)

Remote control

(Front)

ej HOLD switch

(page 24)

ek x (stop) button

(pages 9 - 11, 25)

el Jog lever

u: play/pause (pages 8 - 11, 23) ./>: AMS/search

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

(Rear)

r; Display

(pages 9, 11, 21 - 25)

ra LIGHT button

Press to illuminate the display on the remote control for about 5 seconds when using the player on the rechargeable batteries or alkaline batteries.

rs VOLUME +/– tab (page 10)

rdP (play) MODE button

(pages 21 - 23)

rf RPT (repeat)/ENT

(enter) button (pages 11, 16, 21 - 23)

rg Clip

You can turn and change the angle of the clip.

rh SOUND button

(page 23)

rj DISPLAY button (page 25)

Press to check the remaining time on the CD and the number of the tracks left.

Note

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

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 28 –

30.) 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.

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

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

1 Open the battery 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.

to AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)

Audio cable

White

Red

AC power adaptor

AUDIO

INPUT

Playing a VIDEO CD

to DC IN 4.5V

to VIDEO OUT

Video cable

Yellow

VIDEO

PALNTSC

(Continued)

. 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

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

To stop playing, press x.

The player also turn off.

Label side up

VOLUME +/–

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.

Do this

Press u. Press x/CHG (x). Press u 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 earphones with remote control or wireless remote control.

About the display

• No indication appears on the display while you operate the unit with the wired remote control.

• 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.

Playing a VIDEO CD

Removing the VIDEO CD

Remove the VIDEO CD as illustrated.

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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 28 - 30.)

. 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.

. Insert an audio CD.

1 Slide OPEN to open the lid.

to i/REMOTE

. Play an audio CD.

1 Press u on the main unit or press

the jog lever on the remote control toward u.

2 Adjust the volume by pressing

VOLUME + or –.

to an AC outlet

AC power adaptor

to DC IN

4.5V

Earphones with remote control (supplied)

OPEN switch

2 Fit the audio CD to the pivot and

close the lid.

Label side up

VOLUME +/–

Jog lever

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.

VOLUME

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 . 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 earphones with remote control or wireless remote control.

If you press REPEAT/ENTER (RPT/ENT) 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 playing an audio CD using the AC power adaptor, indications on the remote control display window go off until the sound is heard.

• When you press u, 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

Removing the audio CD

Remove the audio CD as illustrated.

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