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Sony PBD-V30 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-864-642-23(1)
Portable DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
PBD-V30
1998 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Portable Dvd Player

    3-864-642-23(1) Portable DVD Player Operating Instructions PBD-V30 1998 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 EN 55013. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Portable DVD Player. Before operating the player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents This player can play the following discs 4 About this manual 8 Getting started Unpacking 9 Hooking up the system 11 Necessary setup before using the player 13 Basic operation Playing a DVD VIDEO 14 Playing a CD/VIDEO CD 22 Additional operations Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) 30 Playing in random order (Shuffle...

  • Page 4: This Player Can Play The Following Discs

    This player can play the following discs DVD VIDEOs VIDEO CDs AUDIO CDs (CD-DA) About playing a CD-R You can play a CD-R recorded with a VIDEO CD or an AUDIO CD. However, depending on the CD-R, playback may not be possible. You cannot play the following discs: •...
  • Page 5 Logo marks of DVD VIDEOs Logo marks on DVD VIDEO discs or cases are shown as below. These marks show available contents or functions. Some DVD VIDEOs do not have these marks even though you may be able to use these functions. For more details of the marks, refer to the instruction of the DVD VIDEO disc.
  • Page 6 Notes on VIDEO CDs with PBC (Playback Control) functions 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 VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver.

  • Page 7: Terms For Discs

    Terms for discs • Title The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD VIDEO; a movie, etc. for a picture piece on a video software or an album, etc. for a music piece on an audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    About this manual • Complete the set up using “Getting Started” (pages 9 to 13). • For basic operations, see “Playing a DVD VIDEO” (pages 14 to 21) and “Playing a CD/VIDEO CD” (pages 22 to 29). • For additional features, see pages 30 to 51. •...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting started Unpacking Check to make sure you have received the following items. • Audio/video cable (stereo mini plug 1 ˜ phono plug 3) (1) • AC-PBD1 AC power adapter (1) • RM-PBD1 remote commander (remote) (1) • VMC-91 Scart adapter (1) CAUTION Before using this player, be sure to remove the packing materials (1 and 2) from inside the front...
  • Page 10 When to replace batteries With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the player, replace all the batteries with new ones. Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied) by matching the + and –...

  • Page 11: Hooking Up The System

    Hooking up the system DVD player Note Do not connect this player to a VCR. If you view the pictures on your TV after making connections shown below, picture noise may appear. This player This section describes how to hook up the player to a TV (with audio/video input connectors) and/or an amplifier.
  • Page 12 DVD player You can attach the optional battery pack. See “Using the rechargeable battery pack” (page 45). If your TV has a EURO AV (SCART) connector Use the supplied Scart adapter. If your TV has an S video input connector Connect the component via the S VIDEO OUT connector using the S video cable (not supplied) instead of the video connecting cord.

  • Page 13: Necessary Setup Before Using The Player

    Necessary setup before using the player Note This player conforms to the PAL colour system. When you play a disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the player outputs the video signal in the PAL colour system. Some initial setups are necessary for the player depending on the TV or other components to be connected.

  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Playing a DVD VIDEO When using the battery pack Normally you cannot use the remote to turn on the player. However, within 5 minutes after having used the battery pack, you can use the remote to turn on the player.
  • Page 15 Notes • If the disc is not inserted correctly, it may cause a malfunction. • The power is automatically turned off whenever, – a disc is not being played. – you do not operate the player or the remote for more than 30 minutes when using the AC power adapter (10...
  • Page 16 · ∏ What are title and chapter? See page 7. Each time you press SEARCH MODE “TITLE SEARCH,” “CHAPTER SEARCH,” and “TIME SEARCH” appear on the TV screen. Note Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to do some of the operations described on the right.
  • Page 17 Press Locate a point using 1 SEARCH MODE repeatedly the time code until “TIME SEARCH” appears on the TV screen. 2 The number buttons to enter a time code, then ENTER. =/+ and hold down until Quickly locate a point while monitoring you find the point.

  • Page 18: Using The Title Menu

    Notes • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to select the title. • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the instructions supplied with the disc may refer to “title menu” as simply “menu” or “title .” Likewise, “Press ENTER.”...
  • Page 19 ?/>/.///ENTER If you want to select the language for the DVD menu Change the setting using “INITIAL SETUP” (see page 52). Notes • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the instructions supplied with the disc may refer to “DVD menu” as simply “menu.”...
  • Page 20 What is angle? See page 43. What is language for the sound and sub- titles? See pages 53 and 54. Note Depending on the DVD VIDEO, some information may not appear on the TV screen. Current title number/ total number of titles Playing time of the current title Playing time of the...

  • Page 21: Using The Front Panel Display

    The contents of the display change according to the on-screen display setting: - When “On-screen display 1” is selected, the playing time of the current title is displayed. - When “On-screen display 2” is selected, the remaining time of the current title is displayed. The contents of the display change according to the on-screen display setting: - When “On-screen display 1”...

  • Page 22: Playing A Cd/Video Cd

    Playing a CD/VIDEO CD When using the battery pack Normally you cannot use the remote to turn on the player. However, within 5 minutes after having used the battery pack, you can use the remote to turn on the player. POWER indicator Make the appropriate settings on your TV.
  • Page 23 After doing Step 5 The menu screen may appear on the TV screen depending on the VIDEO CD. You can play the disc interactively following the instructions on the menu screen. (PBC Playback, see page 26.) Notes • If the disc is not inserted correctly, it may cause a malfunction.
  • Page 24 · ∏ What are track, index, and scene? See page 7. Each time you press SEARCH MODE “TRACK SEARCH,” “SCENE SEARCH,” and “VIDEO INDEX SEARCH” appear on the TV screen. Notes • Depending on the VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described on the right.
  • Page 25 Press =/+ and hold down until Quickly locate a point while monitoring the you find the point. (There is no picture (Search) sound during Search mode.) You may not be able to play in slow motion with the PBC function. If you enter the wrong number Press CLEAR, then the correct number button.
  • Page 26 When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions PBC Playback starts automatically. Note Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in Step 3 may be expressed as “Press SELECT” in the instructions supplied with the disc. Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (PBC Playback —...
  • Page 27 To cancel PBC Playback of a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (and play the disc in Continuous Play mode) There are two ways. • Before you start playing, select the track you want using = or +, then press ENTER or ·. •...
  • Page 28 Using the on-screen display You can check the operating status of the player and the information about the disc using the on-screen display on the TV screen. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, the on-screen display changes as follows: On-screen display on , On-screen display off p Display information of the on-screen display on mode...
  • Page 29 • During PBC Playback (VIDEO CD only) Disc type Current play mode Current scene number/ V DEO CD P BC ON P L A Y total number of scenes S ENE / TOT A L : S ENE P L A Y : S ENE REMA I N : Remaining time of the...

  • Page 30: Additional Operations

    Additional operations Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) Z Notes • The player reverts to Continuous Play the next time playback starts whenever you; – open the disc cover. – turn the power off. – stop playback in resume off. • You cannot repeat all the tracks in Continuous Play mode on a VIDEO CD with...
  • Page 31 Note The player reverts to Continuous Play the next time playback starts whenever you; – open the disc cover. – turn the power off. – stop playback in resume off. Repeating the current title or chapter In Continuous Play mode (page 14), you can repeat only the current title or chapter.
  • Page 32 Notes • The player reverts to Continuous Play the next time playback starts whenever you; - open the disc cover. - turn the power off. - stop playback in resume off. • You cannot repeat only the current track in Continuous Play mode on a VIDEO CD with the PBC function.
  • Page 33 Notes • The player reverts to Continuous Play the next time playback starts whenever you; - open the disc cover. - turn the power off. - stop playback in resume off. • When you set the A˜B Repeat, the settings for the other Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, and Programme Play are cancelled.

  • Page 34: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle Play)

    Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) Z The unit can perform Repeat Play and Shuffle Play together During Shuffle Play, press REPEAT to display “SHUFFLE REPEAT.” Notes • The player reverts to Continuous Play the next time playback starts whenever you; –...

  • Page 35: Creating Your Own Programme (Programme Play)

    Creating your own programme Creating your own programme (Programme Play) Z (Programme Play) Z You can arrange the order of the tracks on the disc and create your own programme. The programme can contain up to 20 tracks. Number buttons CLEAR ·...
  • Page 36 The program remains even after the Programme Play ends When you press · PLAY, you can play the same programme again. The unit can perform Repeat Play and Programme Play together After programming, press REPEAT to change to “PROGRAM REPEAT” on the TV screen.
  • Page 37 To change programming In Step 3, select the programme number of the track you want to change using the >/. buttons, then press CLEAR. Follow Step 2 for new programming. To cancel the programmed order To cancel a programmed track, select the track you want to clear using the >/.

  • Page 38: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped A Disc (Resume Play)

    Resuming playback from the point where you stopped a disc (Resume Play) · To play from the beginning of the disc When “RESUME” appears in the front panel display during stop playback, press RESUME to turn off “RESUME,” then press ·. The player can store the point where you stop playback and the current play mode.
  • Page 39 Notes • You may not do Resume Play depending on the DVD VIDEO. • Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may resume playback from a different point. • The point where you stopped playback is cleared when you;...

  • Page 40: Changing The Sounds

    Changing the sounds Changing the sounds Notes • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the languages even if multilingual sounds are recorded on the DVD VIDEO. • Since the setting is not stored in memory, after turning the player off or opening the disc cover, the next time an...

  • Page 41: Using The Sub-Titles

    Using the sub-titles Z Using the sub-titles Z Notes • When playing the DVD VIDEO on which no sub-titles are recorded, no sub-titles appear even if you press (SUB-TITLE) ON/OFF. • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to turn the sub- titles on even if they are recorded on the DVD...
  • Page 42 Notes • The sorts and number of languages for sub- titles vary from disc to disc. • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the sub- titles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO.

  • Page 43: Changing The Angles

    Changing the angles You can set the angle before reaching the position where you can change the angle While playing a DVD VIDEO, press ANGLE when “ANGLE” is not displayed in the front panel display. When you reach the available position to change the angle, the angle is changed automatically.

  • Page 44: Preventing Accidental Pressing Of The Buttons

    Preventing accidental pressing of the buttons You can prevent accidental pressing of the buttons on this player (when carrying, for example). After setting the HOLD switch to ON, the buttons are locked. (You can still use the remote to operate.) Set HOLD to the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 45: Using The Rechargeable Battery Pack

    Using the rechargeable battery pack Note NP-F530 and NP-F550 are not compatible. You can use headphones (not supplied) and a rechargeable battery pack (not supplied) to enjoy the player indoors or outdoors. See below for compatible batteries. Compatible battery pack See below for a list of compatible battery packs, and the corresponded playing time and charging time.

  • Page 46: Attaching The Battery Pack

    Attaching the battery pack Open the battery cover until the click sounds. Attach the battery pack. To prevent accidental pressing of the buttons Turn the power off during the attachment. Battery pack (not supplied)

  • Page 47: Recharging The Battery Pack

    Notes • If you turn on the player while charging, charging is suspended until you turn off the player. • If you press · while charging, charging is suspended and playback starts. Charging will resume when you turn off the player.

  • Page 48: Detaching The Battery Pack

    Detaching the battery pack Slide BATT RELEASE to detach the battery pack. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. BATT RELEASE...

  • Page 49: Using The Audio Amplifier

    Using the audio amplifier Amplifier Connecting to the audio amplifier Connect the TV and the amplifier using the audio/ video cable (supplied). A/V OUT S VIDEO OUT DVD player R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Use the same connections if your amplifier conforms to “Pro Logic.”...
  • Page 50 Note Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. Connecting to a digital component with a built-in MPEG Audio decoder or Dolby Digital decoder Connect the component via the PCM/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL connector using an optical digital cable (not supplied).
  • Page 51 Notes • Refer to the instructions supplied with the component to be connected. • You cannot make digital audio recordings of discs recorded in Dolby Digital (AC-3) format directly using an MD deck or DAT deck. Note on digital recording This player can be connected to an optional MD unit.

  • Page 52: Setting And Adjustment

    Setting and adjustment Basic settings (INITIAL SETUP) Z Note Some items on “INITIAL SETUP” require operations other than selecting the setting. For details on these items, see the relevant pages. You can make all the necessary settings for setup and connections for this player using the INITIAL SETUP menu.
  • Page 53 Note When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, another recorded language is automatically selected. Note When you select a language that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, another recorded language is automatically selected. INITIAL SETUP items Default settings are underlined.
  • Page 54 Notes • You cannot use the sub- titles with some DVD VIDEOs on which sub- titles are not recorded. • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the sub- titles even if sub-titles are recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
  • Page 55 Note Select the setting correctly using “DIGITAL OUT.” Otherwise, either no sound will come from the speakers or else strange sound will come from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged. pDIGITAL OUT Switches the outputting methods of audio signals from the PCM/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL connector on the side panel of the player.

  • Page 56: Limiting Playback By Children (Parental Control)

    Limiting playback by children (Parental Control) Z Note If you change a country as the standard for playback limitation level, select “COUNTRY” using ?/>/.//, then press ENTER. When you select “OTHER,” select and enter the country code from the list using the number buttons (page 58).
  • Page 57 Select the level using ?/>/.//, then press ENTER. As the number of the level gets smaller, the restriction gets more severe. The display for entering a password appears. P REN T A L CON T RO L L E V E L 2 I S S E T .

  • Page 58: Country Code List

    Country code list Code Country Code 2046 Austria 2363 2057 Belgium 2376 2079 Canada 2379 2092 China 2424 2115 Denmark 2501 2165 Finland 2149 2174 France 2499 2109 Germany 2086 2219 Hong Kong 2543 2238 Indonesia 2528 2254 Italy 2184 2276 Japan Country...
  • Page 59 Notes • When you play DVD VIDEOs without the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this player. • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter the password, then change the level.

  • Page 60: Additional Information

    30 minutes until the moisture evaporates. If the player doesn’t operate properly after hours, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • While operating, do not move, shake, or otherwise allow any shock to the player. It may cause a malfunction.

  • Page 61: Important Notice

    • Before you move this player, make sure to remove the disc inserted. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: The enclosed DVD Player is capable of holding a still video image or Menu image on your television screen indefinitely.

  • Page 62: Notes On Discs

    Notes on discs On handling discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not write on or stick paper or tape to the surface of the disc. • Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste on it as this may damage the player.

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications System System Portable DVD Player Laser Semiconductor laser Signal format system PAL colour system Disc Compatible discs • DVD VIDEO (PAL/NTSC) • VIDEO CD (PAL/NTSC) • AUDIO CD (CD-DA) • CD-R Disc diameter 12 cm (4 inch), 8 cm (3 inch) Laser Diode Properties DVD player Material...

  • Page 64: Supplied Accessories

    General Power requirements • Power supply jack DC IN 10V jack accepts the AC-PBD1 AC power adapter (supplied), AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz • Battery pack (not supplied) Power consumption AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz, 0.18 A (max, AC power adapter) DC 10 V, 1.1 A (max, DVD VIDEO playback with the AC power adapter) Dimensions (approx.)

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    AC power adapter and turn the power on again. If the power is still not turned on, disconnect the AC power adapter and the battery pack and refer to your nearest Sony dealer. C05 Lo dc In C05 Lo dc In “C05 Lo dc In...
  • Page 66 The remote does not function. mRemove any obstacles between the remote and the player. mUse the remote near the player. mPoint the remote at the remote sensor g on the player. mReplace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if they are weak.
  • Page 67 Shuffle Play, Programme Play, etc. cannot be performed. mDepending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do these functions. The disc rotation speed is changed. mThe disc rotation speed may differ, depending on the disc. mWhen the optional digital cable is connected, the disc rotation speed may be changed.
  • Page 68 AC power adapter heats up excessively, disconnect the AC power adapter and the optional battery pack, then consult your nearest Sony dealer.) Touching this player or the AC power adapter for a long time may cause a slight burning sensation.

  • Page 69: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD VIDEO 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. Dolby Digital (AC-3) Digital audio compression technology that the Dolby Laboratories...
  • Page 70 Multilingual function Several languages for the sound or sub- titles in a picture are recorded on some DVD VIDEOs. Parental Control A function of the DVD VIDEO for playback limitation of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country.

  • Page 71: Self-Diagnosis Function

    (page 62). • The player cannot • Make sure that the disc play the disc. is compatible (page 4). To prevent a Please contact your Sony malfunction, the self- dealer and present the five decision function is digits number displayed. working.

  • Page 72: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front and side panel DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) PCM/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL 1 VOL (volume) dial (23) Adjusts the volume. 2 PHONES jack (23) Used when connecting headphones. 3 PCM/MPEG/DOLBY DIGITAL connector (50, 51) Connects to an audio component...
  • Page 73 6 OPEN button (14, 22) Opens the disc cover. The player does not work without connecting the AC power adapter or battery pack. 7 g (remote sensor) (10) Accepts the remote control signals. 8 Front panel display (21, 29) Indicates the playing time, etc. 9 ·...

  • Page 74: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 1 BATT RELEASE switch (48) Removes the battery pack. 2 MANUAL LID RELEASE switch (68) Opens the disc cover forcibly when the AC power adapter and the battery pack are disconnected.
  • Page 75 Remote 1 DISPLAY button (20, 28) Displays the current playing status on the TV screen. 2 AUDIO button (40) Changes the sound while playing a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or an audio CD. 3 ANGLE button (43) Changes the angles when playing a DVD VIDEO.
  • Page 76 !™ ?/>/.///ENTER buttons Select the items or settings. !£ SETUP button (52, 56) Sets the INITIAL SETUP. !¢ POWER button (14, 22) Turns the power on and off the player. !∞ PROGRAM button (35) Plays a disc in Programme Play. !§...

  • Page 77: Language Code List

    Language code list For details, see pages 53 and 54. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard (December 1996). Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir...
  • Page 78 Code Language 1363 Burmese 1365 Nauru 1369 Nepali 1376 Dutch 1379 Norwegian 1393 Occitan 1403 (Afan) Oromo 1408 Oriya 1417 Punjabi 1428 Polish 1435 Pashto; Pushto 1436 Portuguese 1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto-Romance 1482 Kirundi 1483 Romanian 1489 Russian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1495 Sanskrit 1498...

  • Page 79: Initial Setup Items List

    INITIAL SETUP items list Default settings are underlined. INITIAL SETUP (page 52) DVD MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE ENGLISH TV TYPE DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS OTHER m ORIGINAL DIGITAL OUT ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS OTHER m AUDIO PARENTAL CONTROL (page 56) FOLLOW ENGLISH DEUTSCH...

  • Page 80: Index

    Index A˜B Repeat 33 AC power adapter 12 Angle 43 Auto Power Off 15, 23, 67 Batteries 10 CD 22 Chapter 7, 69 Connecting AC power adapter 12 audio amplifier 49 digital component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder 50 digital component with a digital input connector 51...
  • Page 84 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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