3-231-554-23 (1) Portable VIDEO CD Player Operating Instructions D-VE45 © 2001 Sony Corporation
Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. 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. About the discs Disc type You can VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Version 1.1) VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Version. 2.0) Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music.
Table of Contents Playing audio CDs in various modes Getting started Locating the controls .................................. 4 Playing a VIDEO CD 1. Connect your player. .............................. 2. Set the NTSC/PAL switch to the color system of your TV. ................................. 3. Insert a VIDEO CD. ............................... 4. Play a VIDEO CD. ................................. 8 8 9 9 Playing an audio CD 1. Connect your player. ............................ 11 2.
Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. Player (front) 1 i (headphones) jack (page 11) 2 HOLD switch (page 24) 7 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jack (pages 8, 18, 26) 8 DC IN 4.
Player (rear) Getting started qf ESP switch (page 23) qg NTSC/PAL switch (page 8) Wireless remote commander qh Battery compartment (page 27) Z qj OSD button (page13) ql u (play/pause) button (pages 9-13, 15, 16) wf Number buttons (pages 10, 12, 16, 19-21) wg ≥10 button (pages 16, 19, 20) wh x (stop) button (pages 9-12) w; PREV .
Using the supplied stand Attach the stand to the player as illustrated below: 1 Fit the projecting part of the stand into the small hole in the player. The V mark on the player is aligned with the “•RELEASE”mark on the stand. 2 Slide the stand in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place so that the V mark and the vCATCH align. , 3 Push the dial up in the direction as shown and turn the dial in the “LOCK” direction to attach the stand to the player.
When connecting the AC power adaptor/the AV cable 1 Attach the stand to the player securely as illustrated on page 6. 2 Connect the AC power adaptor/the AV cable to the player. 3 Pass the cord or the cable through the hole on the side of the stand. Getting started 2 3 , (bottom) When opening the CD compartment lid and inserting/removing the disc Hold the player with the hand as illustrated below.
Playing a VIDEO CD You can play back a VIDEO CD using the AC power adaptor. You can also use alkaline batteries. (See “Connecting to a power source.”) To reproduce color pictures properly, you need to set the color system properly according to the connected TV. to an AC outlet 1. Connect your player. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the AV cable. 3 Turn on the power of the TV and set the input mode correctly. AC power adaptor to DC IN 4.
3. Insert a VIDEO CD. 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Fit the VIDEO CD to the pivot and close the lid. Playing a VIDEO CD Label side up OPEN switch 4. Play a VIDEO CD. 1 Press N > (u for the wireless remote commander). 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 jack of the player.) N> u To stop playing, press x. The CD player is also turned off.
To Pause (on the wireless remote commander only) Stop Resume play after pause Locate the next or succeeding tracks Locate the current or preceding tracks Locate a specific track directly with PBC* OFF (on the wireless remote commander only) Locate a point in the track while monitoring the picture** Press u x N > (u for the wireless remote commander) N > (> for the wireless remote commander) repeatedly until you find the scene or track .
Playing an audio CD You can also use alkaline batteries. (See “Connecting to a power source.”) to an AC outlet 1. Connect your player. AC power adaptor 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the earphones. Connect the earphones firmly. A loose connection may cause noise during playback. to DC IN 4.5V Playing an audio CD For models supplied with the AC plug adaptor If the AC power adaptor does not fit the AC outlet, use the AC plug adaptor. to i (headphones) Earphones 2. Insert an audio CD.
To Pause (on the wireless remote commander only) 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 (on the wireless remote commander only) Go forward quickly Go backwards quickly Press u x N > (u for the wireless remote commander) . once** .
B Playing VIDEO CDs in various modes Playing VIDEO CDs using the wireless remote commander Z Use the supplied wireless remote commander to play VIDEO CDs. You can also play, stop playback, search forward or backward using the buttons on the player. 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. Press OSD.
Playing VIDEO CDs using the wireless remote commander Z 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 14 What it means (page) Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions with PBC ON (16) Waiting for you to select something (for instance, at the time of menu display) (16) Video index search (19) In the Track Digest mode (21) Next track number Previous track number Playing (9) Pausing (10) Slow-motion playing
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.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions Z (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. 1 Insert a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. 2 Press u . PBC playback starts, and the menu appears on the TV screen.
Playing VIDEO CDs repeatedly Z (Repeat Play) 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.” (See “Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions.”) 2 While playing a VIDEO CD, press REPEAT/ENTER repeatedly until “REP ALL” appears on the TV screen. To cancel repeat play Press REPEAT/ENTER until “REP OFF” appears on the TV screen. Notes • This function is not available during PBC playback.
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 player. 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.
B Locating a track in VIDEO CDs Locating a specific track by observing the TV screen Z (Search) While playing a VIDEO CD, you can 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 with PBC* OFF Locate a point in the track while monitoring the picture Do this Press > repeatedly until you find the track. Press . repeatedly until you find the track.
Locating a specific point directly Z 2 Press the number buttons to select the video index number you want. The selected video index number or the scene number appears on the TV screen. V I NDEX 1 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.
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. 1 While playing a VIDEO CD, press PLAY MODE until “DIGEST” appears on the TV screen. D I GEST 2 Press the number button that corresponds to the picture you want to see. On the player Press MENU repeatedly until the desired item number appears, then press N >.
B Playing audio CDs in various modes Selecting play mode You can enjoy the following six play modes: “Normal play,” “Repeat play — all the tracks,” “Single track play,” “Repeat play — a single track,” “Repeat shuffle play” and “Shuffle play.” The following operations can be done with the buttons on the player only. Press MENU during play. Each time you press the button, the play mode indication in the LCD display changes as follows: The mode indication appears.
Using other functions 2 To minimize skipping (ESP ) The ESP2 function has been developed to provide protection against sound skipping. To enjoy more powerful bass sound (MEGA BASS Function) You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted sound. Press SOUND to select “BASS “BASS .” ” or No indication (Normal play) Set ESP (under the lid ) to “ON.” BASS BASS To turn off the ESP2 function Set ESP to “OFF.
Using other functions To protect your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. To lock the buttons (HOLD) You can lock the controls on your player to prevent accidental button presses. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. Hold down SOUND until “AVLS” appears in the LCD display. Flashes when the volume is turned up beyond a certain level.
Turning off the operation beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your earphones when you operate your player. 1 Remove the power source (AC power adaptor or dry batteries) from the CD player. 2 Connect the power source while pressing x. To turn on the beep sound Remove the power source and then connect the power source without pressing x. Note The beep sound function is disabled during VIDEO CDs playback.
B Connecting your player 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/ VIDEO OUT AV cable Left (white) Right (red) Stereo system, cassette recorder, radio cassette recorder, etc.
B Connecting to a power source You can use the following power sources: • AC power adaptor (see “Playing a VIDEO CD”) • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries To remove the batteries Remove the batteries as illustrated below. For the battery life, see “Specifications.” Using the dry batteries Use only the following dry battery type for your player: • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries Battery power is full. Open the battery compartment lid inside your player.
Using the dry batteries 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. 1 Inset the left hook of the lid into the left hook in the player. 2 Hang the right hook on the right upper part of the compartment. And slide the right hook toward the right hole in the player. Notes on the power source Disconnect all power sources when the player is not used.
B Additional information Precautions On safety • Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the 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 player • Keep the lens on the player clean and do not touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and the player will not operate properly. • Do not put any heavy object on top of the player.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions CD playback does not start. c When playing back an audio CD, it takes a while before the sound is heard. c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 24) c The CD is dirty or defective. (page 29) c Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (pages 9, 11) c Moisture condensation has occurred.
Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions “ ” flashes on the display when you press a button. Rustling noise of the CD is heard. Playback starts from the point you stopped. (resume function) c The buttons are locked. Slide the HOLD switch back. (page 24) No picture appears on the TV screen. Picture is distorted. Picture is distorted, blurred, or becomes monochrome. Picture is distorted, noise is heard or playback stops. The wireless remote control does not function.
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.) Battery life* (approx. hours) (When you use the player on a flat and stable surface.) Playing time varies depending on how the player is used.
Accessories (supplied/optional) Supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) AV cable (1) Wireless remote commander (1) Earphones (1) Stand (1) AC plug adaptor (1)* * Supplied with EA5 only Optional accessories AC power adaptor Active speaker system AC-E45HG SRS-Z500 SRS-T55 Car battery cord DCC-E345 Car battery cord with car connecting pack DCC-E34CP Car connecting pack CPA-9C AV cable VMC-20FR Earphones MDR-E848LP MDR-EX70LP MDR-A44L MDR-A110LP Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accesso
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.
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