Sony MV65ST User Manual

2-021-315-11 (1)

Portable DVD

Player

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below.

Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. MV-65ST Serial No.

For installation and connections, refer to “Connection” on page 8.

MV-65ST

© 2004 Sony Corporation

Warning

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

This is located on the drive unit's internal chassis.

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

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.

Warning

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.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

For the customers in the United States

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).

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Table of Contents
Welcome ! ..............................................................	4
Precautions ............................................................	4
About this manual ...............................................	5
About discs this player can play ........................	6
Connection ............................................................	8
Resetting the player ...........................................	10
Location of controls ...........................................	11
Various Playback
Playing a disc ......................................................	13
Searching a chapter/title/track directly ..........	14
Resume playback .................................................	15
Using MP3/JPG menu ........................................	15
Displaying elapsed time ...................................	16
Changing the subtitle language .......................	17
Using a DVD menu ............................................	18
Using the TOP MENU button ............................	18
Using the MENU button .....................................	18
Changing the audio language ..........................	19
Changing angles .................................................	19
Changing the audio output ..............................	20
Using the PBC (playback control) function ....	20
Changing Setup
System settings — SYSTEM menu ..................	21
Selecting the language on the menus
— OSD LANGUAGE .....................................	21
Setting the screen saver
— SCREEN SAVER ........................................	22
Returning this player to the factory setting
— LOAD SETUP DEF ....................................	22
Settings for DVD playback
— DVD SETUP menu ..................................	22
Selecting the audio language for DVD
— AUDIO .......................................................	22
Displaying the subtitles for DVD
— SUBTITLE ...................................................	23
Setting the aspect ratio for the TV screen
— TV SCREEN ...............................................	23
Displaying the multi-angle notice
— ANGLE MARK ..........................................	23
Preparing for the initial parental setting
— PARENTAL CONTROL ..........................	23
Setting the password — PASS WORD ..............	24
Selecting the speaker mode
— SPEAKER menu .......................................	25
Selecting the downmix mode
— DOWNMIX ................................................	25
Selecting the digital audio output mode
— AUDIO menu ...........................................	25
Selecting the color system for the output
video signal — VIDEO menu .....................	26
Monitoring video signals input from the
connected device ...........................................	26
Selecting the color system for the input
video signal ....................................................	27

Settings by using the MENU button on the
monitor ...........................................................	27
Adjusting the contrast .........................................	27
Adjusting the brightness .....................................	28
Adjusting the color ..............................................	28
Adjusting the hue (NTSC only) .........................	28
Adjusting the dimmer .........................................	28
Resetting the adjustments ...................................	28
Setting the screen mode ......................................	28
Setting the FM transmitter ..................................	29
Setting the blue background screen ..................	29
Exiting the menu operation ................................	29
Turning the image upside down ......................	30
Setting the reference volume ............................	30
Additional information
Maintenance ........................................................	31
Notes on discs .....................................................	32
About MP3 files ..................................................	33
Specifications ......................................................	34
Troubleshooting ..................................................	35
Error display .......................................................	36
Language Code List ...........................................	37

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Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Portable DVD Player. You can enjoy its various features even more with:

•DVD/Video CD/Audio CD playback. •Support DTS/Dolby digital through optical

digital output terminal.

•MP3/JPG file playback (recorded on CD- ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs).

•Supplied controller accessory

Card remote commander RM-X137

Before operating the player, please read this operating instructions thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1998-1999 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

“DTS,” “DTS Digital Surround” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Precautions

To avoid the risk of serious injury or accident, read the following precautions before installing and operating the player.

On safety

Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 12V jack.

On power sources

•Use house current or car battery (12 V DC). •For use in your house, use the AC power

adaptor supplied with the player. Do not use any other AC power adaptor since it may cause the player to malfunction.

Polarity of the plug

•Connect the AC power adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the AC power adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.

•The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

•If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be sure to disconnect the power supply (AC power adapter or car battery cord). To remove the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On heat build-up

Heat may build up in the player if it is used for an extended period of time. This, however, is not an malfunction.

For driver's safety

Comply with your local traffic rules and regulations.

•While driving

—The driver must not watch or operate the player. It may lead to distraction and cause an accident.

—The driver must not use the headphones. It may lead to distraction and cause an accident.

Park the car in a safe place when the driver watch and operate the player or use the headphones.

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•While operating

—Do not insert your hands, fingers or foreign objects into the player. It may cause injury or damage to the player.

—Take extra care not to wind the wire of the headphones around your neck avoiding injury or suffocation in the event of a sudden movement of the vehicle.

—Keep small articles out of the reach of children.

•If the player does not work, check the connections first. If everything is in order, check the fuse.

•If your car was parked in direct sunlight, allow the player to cool off before operating it.

•Avoid installing the player in places:

—subject to temperature below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 45 °C (113 °F)

—subject to direct sunlight

—near heat sources (such as heaters)

—exposed to rain or moisture

—exposed to excessive dust or dirt

—subject to excessive vibration

—subject to heat:

Keep the player away from nearby hot vehicle components that heat up over time such as hoses, high current wires, and braking systems components. Make sure to leave enough room for ventilation on openings and slots to protect from over heating.

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

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses. Should this occur, the player will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

To maintain high sound quality

Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the player or discs.

About this manual

Conventions

•Instructions in this manual describe how to use the player mainly by using the controls on the supplied wireless card remote commander.

•The icons below are used in this manual:

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode

Functions available for Video CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Functions available for files in MP3 format stored on CD-ROMs/CD- Rs/CD-RWs

Functions available for files in JPEG format stored on CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs

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About discs this player can play

This player can play the following discs:

•DVD •DVD-R •DVD-RW •Video CD •Audio CD •CD-R/CD-RW

Disc type

Label on the disc

DVD Videos

Video CDs

Audio CDs

MP3 files/

JPEG files

“DVD VIDEO,” “DVD-R” and “DVD-RW” are trademarks.

Notes on CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/ CD-RWs (rewritable CDs)

•Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this player.

•You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized*.

•You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that is recorded in Multi Session.

•You can play MP3/JPEG files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.

*A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW disc to be played on the audio CD player.

Region code of DVDs this player can play

This player has a region code printed on the rear of the player and will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes. DVDs labeled ALL will also be played on this player. If you try to play any other DVD, the message “REGION ERROR” will appear on the screen. Depending on the DVD, the region code indication may not appear even if the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

Region code

Cautions

•This player CANNOT play these discs.

—DVD-Audio — DVD-RAM

—DVD-ROM — CD-G

— SVCD

— CD-I

—Photo-CD — VSD

—Active-Audio (Data)

—CD-Extra (Data)

—Mixed CD (Data)

—CD-ROM (the data other than the MP3/JPEG file)

—DVD-RW recorded in VR mode

•This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Note on PBC (Playback Control)

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

Disc type

You can

Video CDs without Video playback (moving PBC functions pictures) as well as music. (Ver. 1.1 discs)

Video CDs with	• Interactive software
PBC functions	with menu screens
(Ver. 2.0 discs)	displayed on the
	monitor
	(PBC Playback, page
	20).
	• Video playback
	functions.
	• High-resolution still
	pictures if they are
	included on the disc.

Note on DTS-encoded CDs

When playing DTS*-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo outputs. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo outputs of this player is connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel DTS Digital Surround™ decoder system must be connected to the digital output of this player.

*“DTS,” “DTS Digital Surround” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Terms for discs

DVD structure

Disc

Title

Chapter

Video CD/Audio CD structure

Disc

Track

•Title

The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, e.g., a movie for video software, or an album for audio software, etc.

•Chapter

Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, chapters may not be recorded.

•Track

Sections of a picture or a music feature on a Video CD/Audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want.

•Scene

On a Video CD with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.” Each scene is assigned a scene number enabling you to locate the scene you want.

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Connection

This player is supplied with two types of power cable. When you use the player in the car, connect the player to the cigar lighter socket; when using at home, connect it to the AC outlet.

AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT

Optical cable

(not supplied) To a digital amplifier, etc.

OPTICAL OUTPUT

			DC IN 12V
	Two headphones
	connectors
	(at the side)
	AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT		AC power
		*	adaptor
			(supplied)
		Antenna for FM
		transmission
		(supplied)
			AC power cord
	Audio/video		(supplied)
	cable
	(not supplied)		Power cord for the
			cigar lighter socket
			(supplied)
	TV, etc.
			When using the
			player in the car
	To audio/video	To the cigar lighter socket		To a
				wall
	input connectors			outlet
	On AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT	Notes
	connectors	• When connecting the other device to the player,
		be sure to connect the player to the power
	You can connect a TV to the AUDIO/VIDEO
		source after all other connections are completed.
	OUTPUT connectors to output the contents	• If an obstacle such as cigar ash is caught inside
	being played back on the player. Connect the	the cigar lighter socket, the contact between the
	yellow plugs of the audio/video cable to the	power cord plug and the socket becomes
		incomplete and the plug may get extremely hot
	video connectors on both the TV and the
		during use. To avoid this, check the socket and
	player and connect the white plugs and the red
		clean it if necessary before connecting the power
	plugs to the white (left audio) connectors and
		cord.

red (right audio) connectors respectively.

* Polarity of the plug

On AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT connectors

You can connect a VTR, etc. to the AUDIO/ VIDEO INPUT connectors to input the contents being played back on the device. You can connect the device in the same way as described on “On AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT connectors” above.

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Installing the player in the car

The player can be installed in the car by using the supplied mounting straps.

1 Attach the angled hook on each of the supplied mounting straps to the four brackets at the bottom of the player.

To the car	To the player
Round hook	Angled hook

2 Attach the round hooks to the car.

Be sure to hook the player to a steady objects such as the headrest shafts of the seat or the seat rails.

When you attach the player to the center console, secure the round hooks to the bottom edge of the console.

3 Take in the slack of the belts to secure the player.

Example when the player is attached behind the seat

Example when the player is attached between the seats

Example when the player is attached to the center console

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When the player is installed behind the seat or between the seats

The player is installed upside down.

Do the procedure below to turn the picture on the screen upside down and switch the audio channels to use the player.

1 Open the monitor of the player, rotate it in 180 degrees, then close it with the screen facing upward.

2 Turn on the player, then press (REVERSE) on the monitor.

REVERSE

To cancel this, press (REVERSE) again.

When the player is attached to the center console

•When picture noise appears or the sound dropouts occur due to vibrations from the car, place a cushioning material under the player.

•If a gap exists between the top of the center console and the bottom of the player, fill the gap with a material with optimum thickness so that the player becomes stable.

Resetting the player

Before operating the player for the first time, you must reset the player.

Press (RESET) with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen. Pushing it with force by using a needle may damage the player.

RESET

Notes

•When you press (RESET), some of the previous settings may be lost. If this occurs, make the settings again.

•It takes about 10 seconds for the player to reset itself after pressing (RESET). Do not insert a disc during this time. If you do, the player may not be reset properly.

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Location of controls

MV-65ST

6

7

8

9

0 qa qs

qd

DISC IN

RESET

qf qg

Refer to the pages listed for details.

1 Monitor

2VOL –/+ buttons 13, 27

To turn up or down the volume or to select the item during menu operation.

3 Disc slot

4DISC IN light

When a disc is in the player, the DISC IN light glows orange.

5POWER (on/off) button 13

To turn on/off the player.

6 u (play/pause) button 13, 14, 15, 20

7 x (stop) button 14, 15

8. (previous)/> (next) buttons 14, 20

9Receptor for the card remote commander

q; Reverse button 10, 30

To switch images upside down and reverse the output of the audio channels.

qa Speakers (left/right) qs MENU button 27

To make various display settings and FM transmitter setting.

qd HEADPHONES jacks

To connect the headphones. 2 sets of headphones can be connected.

qf Z (eject) button 14

Available to eject a disc from the player even when the player is turned off.

qg RESET button 10

Note

Even when the player is turned off by pressing (POWER), you can eject a disc from the player, though you cannot insert a disc.

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Card remote commander RM-X137

DISPLAY			POWER
			SEARCH
1	2	3
			CLEAR
4	5	6
7	8	9	0
TOP MENU			SUBTITLE
MENU			ANGLE
		ENTER
			AUDIO

VOL INPUT SETUP

Refer to the pages listed for details.

1DISPLAY button 16

To display the time information of the disc.

2 Number buttons (0 to 9) 14, 20, 24

3TOP MENU button 18

To display the top menu of a recorded DVD.

4MENU button 18, 20

To display the recorded DVD menu, or to turn on/off the PBC (Playback control) menu of a Video CD.

5 O (return) button 20

6 ./> (previous/next) buttons 14, 20

7m (fast reverse)/

M (fast forward) buttons 14

8 M/,/m/< buttons 14, 15, 18, 21

9POWER (on/off) button 13

To turn on/off the player.

q; SEARCH button 14

To specify a desired point on a disc by chapter, title, or track.

qa CLEAR button

qs SUBTITLE button 17

To change the subtitle language while playing a DVD.

The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the player.

Instructions in this manual describe how to use the player by mainly using the card remote commander.

Tip

Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander” for details on how to replace the battery (page 31).

qd ENTER button 14, 21

To enter a setting. qf ANGLE button 19

To select the multiple angles of view while playing a DVD.

qg AUDIO button 19

To change the audio output/audio language.

qh (slow reverse)/y (slow forward) buttons 14

qj u (play/pause) button 13, 14, 15, 20 qk x (stop) button 14, 15

ql SETUP buttons 22

Used to perform menu operations. w; INPUT button 26

To select the input source. wa VOL (–/+) buttons 13, 27

To turn up or down the volume.

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