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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.
2
GB
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
You can
VIDEO CDs
Enjoy video playback
without PBC
(moving pictures) as
functions
well as music.
(Version 1.1)
VIDEO CDs
Play interactive
with PBC
software using menus
functions
displayed on the TV
(Version. 2.0)
screen, in addition to
the video playback
function. Also play
high-resolutive still
pictures.
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- Page 1 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: •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Playing a VIDEO CD ... 5 Playing an audio CD ... 8 Playing VIDEO CDs in Various Modes ... 10 Playing VIDEO CDs using the wireless remote control ... 10 Displaying the operating status on the TV screen ... 10 Playing multiplex VIDEO CDs ... - Page 3 Table of contents Playing Audio CDs in Various Modes ... 21 Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) ... 21 Playing only the tracks you want (INTRO PGM Play) ... 22 Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) ... 23 Playing tracks in the order you want (RMS Play) ... 23 Using other functions ...
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Page 4: Playing A Video Cd
Playing a VIDEO CD You can play back a VIDEO CD, using the supplied AC power adaptor. You can also use the alkaline batteries. (See “Power Source” on page 27.) To produce color pictures normally, you need to set the color system properly according to the connected TV. - Page 5 Set the NTSC/PAL switch to “PAL” or “NTSC” according to the color system of your TV Set the switch to “PAL” or “NTSC” using a pointed material. PAL system countries: China, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, etc. NTSC system countries: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, the U.S.A., etc. Place a VIDEO CD Slide OPEN to open the lid.
- Page 6 Play Do this Press ^. Pause Press ^. Resume play after pause Press + Locate the next repeatedly until or succeeding you find the track. tracks Locate the Press = current or repeatedly until preceding tracks you find the scene or track.
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Page 7: Playing An Audio Cd
Playing an audio CD You can also use the alkaline batteries. (See “Power Source” on page 27.) Connect To PHONES/REMOTE Place an audio CD Slide OPEN to open the lid. Play Earphones with remote control (supplied) To DC IN 6 V OPEN Fit the audio CD to the pivot and close the lid. - Page 8 Press Pause Resume play after pause = once** Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*) Find the beginning of repeatedly** previous tracks (AMS) + once** Find the beginning of the next track (AMS) Number buttons Locate a specific of the track track directly (wireless remote control only)**...
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Page 9: Playing Video Cds In Various Modes
z Playing VIDEO CDs in Various Modes Playing VIDEO CDs using the wireless remote control Point the wireless remote control towards the remote sensor of the player. Note • When using the player on alkaline batteries, you can turn on the player by pressing ^ on the wireless remote control within about 5 minutes after you turn it off. - Page 10 p While playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions Scene number or video index number * Settings of the ST/L/R, SHARPNESS, etc. are displayed for about a few seconds when you change the OSD modes. Various indications displayed on the TV screen Indication What it means (page) Playing a VIDEO CD...
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Page 11: Playing Multiplex Video Cds
Indication What it means (page) SHARP Picture quality is adjusted sharply. (13) SOFT Picture quality is adjusted softly. (13) NORMAL Picture quality is adjusted moderately. (13) REP OFF The repeat mode has been set to OFF. (16) REP ALL** Playing a whole VIDEO CD repeatedly (16) REP 1** Playing the current track... -
Page 12: Adjusting The Picture Quality (Sharpness)
Adjusting the picture quality (Sharpness) You can make the picture quality more distinct or softer by pressing the SHARPNESS button. SHARPNESS Press SHARPNESS while playing a VIDEO CD. Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: SHARP SOFT NORMAL The initial setting is “NORMAL”. -
Page 13: Playing In Still Picture Mode (Flash Motion Play/Multi Flash Play)
Playing in still picture mode (Flash Motion Play/Multi Flash Play) You can change the pictures on the TV screen into the still pictures. While watching still pictures, you can hear the sound as usual. PLAY MODE Flash Motion Play While playing a VIDEO CD, press PLAY MODE twice to display “FLASH”... -
Page 14: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Play)
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. -
Page 15: Playing Video Cds Repeatedly (Repeat Play)
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). -
Page 16: Using Other Functions
Using other functions To resume playing from the point you stopped the VIDEO CD (Resume Function) Normally, every time you stop and play, playing starts from the beginning of the VIDEO CD. Resume play, however, lets you watch from the point where you last turned off the player. -
Page 17: Locating A Scene Or Track In Video Cds
z Locating a Scene or Track in VIDEO CDs Locating a specific track by observing the TV screen (Search) While playing a VIDEO CD, you can quickly locate any track or a specific point in a track by observing the TV screen. -
Page 18: Locating A Specific Point Directly
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 or the scene numbers (Video Index Search/ Scene Number Search) SomeVIDEO CDs with PBC functions have the video index numbers or the... -
Page 19: To Locate A Specific Point By Inputting The Time Of The Point (Time Jump Search)
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. Number buttons TIME 1 Press TIME while playing a VIDEO “TIME”and “–... -
Page 20: Playing Audio Cds In Various Modes
z Playing Audio CDs in Various Modes Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, INTRO PGM, shuffle or RMS (Random Music Sensor) play modes. Repeat all the tracks or only one track. PLAY REPEAT/ MODE ENTER To repeat all the tracks Press REPEAT/ENTER during play. -
Page 21: Playing Only The Tracks You Want (Intro Pgm Play)
Playing only the tracks you want (INTRO PGM Play) You can choose and play your favorite tracks by scanning through the beginning of each track in a audio CD. PLAY MODE During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes. -
Page 22: Playing Tracks In Random Order (Shuffle Play)
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play the tracks in a aiudio CD in random order. PLAY MODE During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears. The tracks play in random order. To cancel shuffle play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the play mode indication disappears from the display. -
Page 23: Using Other Functions
To select an item number 10 or more, press corresponding number buttons. Examples: For 12: , then 1 and 2 For 24: , then 2 and 4 For 135: Repeat step 2 to program the remaining tracks. Press ^ . “RMS”... -
Page 24: To Enjoy More Powerful Bass Sound (Mega Bass Function)
To enjoy more powerful bass sound (MEGA BASS Function) You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted sound. MEGA BASS Press MEGA BASS to select “BASS “BASS .” “BASS effective. Note •If the sound is distorted when emphasizing bass, turn down the volume. To lock the buttons (HOLD Function) You can lock your player against any... -
Page 25: To Resume Playing From The Point You Stopped The Audio Cd (Resume Function)
To resume playing from the point you stopped the audio CD (Resume function) Normally, every time you stop and play, playing starts from the beginning of the audio CD. The resume play function, however, let you listen to from the point where you last turned off the player. -
Page 26: Power Source
zPower Source Using alkaline batteries Open the lid of the battery compartment. (rear) Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries by matching the ‘ and ’ to the diagram inside the battery compartment and close the lid. To take out the batteries Pull out the ‘... -
Page 27: When To Replace The Dry Batteries
When to replace the dry batteries If the batteries are used up, “Lo batt” appears in the display. Replace all the batteries with new ones. Battery life When you use the player on a flat and stable place. Audio CD ESP function Two alkaline batteries... -
Page 28: Additional Information
zAdditional Information Precautions On safety • As the laser beam used in this player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing. • Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 6 V (external power input) jack. •... -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked the following, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The disc does not play or “no dlSC” appears on the display though a CD is placed in the player. b The CD is dirty or defective. -
Page 30: Maintenance
The wireless remote control does not function. b If 5 minutes have already passed after you turned off the player by pressing p, you cannot turn on the power using the wireless remote control. In this case, press ^ on the player to turn on the power. -
Page 31: Specifications
* 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 Channel number... -
Page 32: Parts Identification
Parts identification For explanation of the use of each part, see pages indicated in parentheses. Main unit PLAY MODE button (20 - 24) ESP button (24) RETURN ˆ button (15) = button (7, 9, 16, 18) + button (7, 9, 16, 18) RESUME switch (17, 26) AUDIO/VIDEO OUT... - Page 33 Wireless remote control SHARPNESS button (13) PBC button (15) ^ (play/pause) button (7, 8, 9) PREV = button (7, 9, 16, 18) SLOW button (13) PLAY MODE button (20 - 24) TIME button (20) SCENE button (19) Earphones with remote control p (stop) button (9) Earphones ((play)•+ button (9)
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Page 34: Glossary
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.”...