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.
Table of Contents Locating a track in VIDEO CDs 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. ............
Getting started Locating the Controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 RETURN O button (page 15) q; u (play/pause) button (page 8 - 11, 15, 23) 2 Display (pages 9, 11, 21–25) qax (stop) /CHG (charge) button (pages 8 - 11, 25, 28) 3 ./>• PREV/NEXT (AMS/search) buttons (pages 9, 11, 16, 18, 22) qs DC IN 4.
CD player (rear) ql AVLS switch (pages 24) w; Battery compartment (pages 28) 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 .
Remote control (Front) r; Display (pages 9, 11, 21 - 25) ej HOLD switch (page 24) 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) ek x (stop) button (pages 9 - 11, 25) el Jog lever u: play/pause (pages 8 - 11, 23) .
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 Playing a VIDEO CD 1. Connect your VIDEO CD player. AC power adaptor 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the video and audio cables.
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 Label side up 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 on this player except for the signals output from the i/REMOTE jack). u u VOLUME +/– To stop playing, press x. The player also turn off.
To Pause Stop Resume play after pause Locate the next or succeeding tracks Locate the current or preceding tracks Locate a specific track directly * To return to normal playback, press u. 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.
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.) to an AC outlet 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. AC power adaptor to i/REMOTE to DC IN 4.5V Earphones with remote control (supplied) 2. Insert an audio CD. 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 3.
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 Press u x/CHG (x) u . once** . repeatedly** > once** > repeatedly** Number buttons of the track (wireless remote control only)** Hold down >** Hold down .
B Playing VIDEO CDs in Various Modes Playing VIDEO CDs using the wireless remote control Use the supplied wireless remote control to play VIDEO CDs. You can also play, stop playback, search forward or backward using the buttons on the main unit. Remote sensor 30° Point the wireless remote control towards the remote sensor of the player. 60° 60° 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.
Various indications displayed on the TV screen Indication PBC SELECT V INDEX DIGEST ST L R OSD AUTO OSD ON PBC OFF PBC ON Indication NTSC PAL REP OFF REP ALL * REP 1 * 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) * Repeat play is not available during PBC playback.
Playing VIDEO CDs using the wireless remote control Playing VIDEO CDs in slow-motion (Slow-motion Play) 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. You can make the play speed slower. Press SLOW while playing a VIDEO CD. SLOW Press ST/L/R while playing a multiplex VIDEO CD.
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. 1 Insert a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (see page 8). 2 Press u . 3 Press the number buttons to select item number of the menu you want to play.
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 cancel repeat play Press REPEAT/ENTER until “REPEAT OFF” appears on the TV screen. To repeat all the tracks on a VIDEO CD Note This function is not available during PBC playback. 1 Set the PBC mode to “PBC OFF”. (See “Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions” on page 15).
Using other functions Shock protection function By using a memory buffer that can store approximately 12 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. 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 (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 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.
2 Press the number buttons to select the video index number you want. The selected video index number appears on the TV screen. V I NDEX 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. 24 1 To select a number 10 or more, press ≥10 first, then the corresponding number buttons.
Locating a specific point directly 3 Press the number button of the picture you want to see. 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 20 Press SELECT.
B Playing audio CDs in various modes Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 2 Press PLAY MODE (P MODE) repeatedly until “1” appears. You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, 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 another track, press . or > . To repeat all the tracks Press REPEAT/ENTER (RPT/ENT) during play.
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Playing tracks in your favorite order (PGM Play) Play) You can play the tracks in an audio CD in random 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, the supplied earphones with remote control, or the supplied wireless remote control.
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 3 4 Repeat step 2 to program the remaining tracks. Press u . “PGM” stops flashing and the tracks you have chosen play in the order you specified. Using other functions To enjoy more powerful bass sound (MEGA BASS Function) You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted sound.
Using other functions 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.
Checking the remaining time on the CD and the number of tracks left Turning off the operation beep sound You can check the remaining time on the CD and the number of tracks left using DISPLAY. You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your headphones/earphones when you operate your CD player. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows. Display Normal play Track number and elapsed playing time Press DISPLAY Track number and once.
B Connecting your VIDEO CD player Connecting a stereo system You can listen to CDs through a stereo system or record CDs on a cassette tape and a MiniDisc. 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 (OPTICAL) Optical digital connecting cord MiniDisc recorder, DAT deck, etc.
Using your VIDEO CD player in a car • 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. 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.
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) 3 For the battery life and charging time of the rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.” Connect the AC power adaptor to 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.
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 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.
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. 1 Open the battery compartment lid. 2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) batteries by matching 3 to the diagram in the battery compartment. To remove the batteries Remove the batteries in the same way as rechargeable batteries.
B Additional information On headphones/earphones 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.
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 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 31) c Check that the CD is inserted with the label side up. (page 8, 10) c Moisture condensation has occurred.
Symptom Cause and/or corrective actions Cannot adjust the volume with the VOLUME +/– buttons on the player. No picture appears on the TV screen. c The player is connected to an audio device. Adjust the volume using the volume control on the connected device. (page 8, 10) Picture is distorted. Picture is blurred or becomes monochrome. Picture is distorted, noise is heard or playback stops. The wireless remote control does not function. Make sure the TV is turned on.
Specifications System Compact disc digital audio/video system 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 NH-7WMAA (charged for about 4 hours**) 1 10 NH-WM2AA (charged for about 4 hours**) Two Sony alkaline batteries LR6SG 3 20 3 35 Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ = 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.
Accessories (supplied/optional) Supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1) Audio cable (1) Video cable (1) Wireless remote control (1) Earphones with remote control (1) Rechargeable batteries (2) Battery carrying case (1) Carrying case (1) Optional accessories Active speaker system SRS-Z1 SRS-Z1000 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 Optical digital connecting cord POC-5B POC-10B POC-15B POC-5AB POC-10
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.
