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Sony PBD-V30 Operation Instructions Manual

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3-864-642-71(1)
Portable DVD
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Operating Instructions
PBD-V30
©1998 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Portable Dvd Player

    3-864-642-71(1) Portable DVD Player Operating Instructions PBD-V30 ©1998 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 WARNING WARNING Welcome! To prevent fire or shock hazard, Thank you for purchasing the Sony Portable DVD Player. Before operating the player, do not expose the player to rain please read this manual thoroughly and or moisture. retain it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Compatible disc types 4 Setting and adjustment About this manual 8 Basic settings (INITIAL SETUP) 53 Limiting playback by children (Parental Control) 57 Getting started Unpacking 9 Additional information Hooking up the system 11 Precautions 61 Initial setups before using the player Notes on discs 63 Specifications 64 Basic operations...

  • Page 4: Compatible Disc Types

    Compatible disc types This player can play the following discs: DVD VIDEOs (NTSC only) VIDEO CDs (NTSC/PAL) AUDIO CDs (CD-DA) About playing a CD-R You can play a CD-R recorded from a VIDEO CD or an AUDIO CD. However, depending on the recorded contents, 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. You can Disc type VIDEO CDs without PBC Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music.

  • Page 7: Terms For Discs

    Terms for discs • Title The longest sections of complete units recorded on a DVD VIDEO, such as movies, albums, etc. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want. • Chapter Sections of a picture or music piece that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters.

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    About this manual • Complete the setup following “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 52. •...

  • 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) CAUTION Before using this player, be sure to remove the packing materials (1 and 2) from inside the front cover.

  • Page 10: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote

    When to replace Inserting batteries into the remote batteries You can control the player using the supplied remote. With normal use, the Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied) by batteries should last for matching the + and – ends on the batteries to the about six months.

  • Page 11: Hooking Up The System

    Hooking up the system This section describes how to hook up the player to a TV (with audio/video input connectors) and/or an amplifier. You cannot connect this player to a TV without a video input connector. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.
  • Page 12 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 to get a better picture. 2 Connecting the AC power adapter To DC IN 10V AC power adapter DVD player...

  • Page 13: Initial Setups Before Using The Player

    Initial setups before using the player Depending on the TV or other components to be connected, some initial setups are necessary before using the player. For details on using the menu, see page 53. For details on each menu item, see pages 54 to 56. p To connect the player to a normal TV Set “TV TYPE”...

  • Page 14: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Playing a DVD VIDEO POWER indicator π When using the battery Make the appropriate settings on your TV. pack Turn on the TV and select the video input so that Normally you cannot use you can view the pictures from this player. the remote to turn on the player.
  • Page 15 Insert a DVD VIDEO disc. When inserting a disc, please take note of the following: • Insert the disc in a horizontal position. • Push down gently with two fingers. • Make sure the disc clicks into position. Push on the disc here.
  • Page 16 Various modes of playback ENTER Number buttons CLEAR ENTER ∏ PAUSE = PREV/+ NEXT · PLAY SEARCH SLOW MODE ENTER · ∏ What are title and Press chapter? See page 7. Pause ∏ Resume playback after ∏ or · Each time you press pause SEARCH MODE “TITLE SEARCH,”...
  • Page 17 Press 1 SEARCH MODE repeatedly Locate a point using the time code until “TIME SEARCH” appears on the TV screen. 2 Use the number buttons to enter a time code, then press ENTER. =/+ and hold down until Quickly locate a point while monitoring you find the point.

  • Page 18: Using The Title Menu

    Using the title menu On a DVD VIDEO, long sections of movies or music pieces are divided into smaller segments. Each of these segments is called a “title.” When you play a DVD VIDEO which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the title menu.

  • Page 19: Using The Dvd Menu

    Using the DVD menu Some DVD VIDEOs allow you to select the disc contents using the menu. When you play these DVD VIDEOs, you can select the item, the language for the sub-titles, the language for the sound, etc., using the DVD menu.
  • Page 20 What is angle? Using the on-screen display See page 44. You can check the operating status of the player and information about the disc using the on-screen display What is language for on the TV. the sound and sub- titles? See pages 54 and 55.

  • 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 POWER indicator π When using the battery Make the appropriate settings on your TV. pack Turn on the TV and select the video input so that Normally you cannot use you can view the pictures from this player. the remote to turn on the player.
  • Page 23 After doing Step 5 Insert the disc. The menu screen may When inserting a disc, please take note of the appear on the TV screen following: depending on the VIDEO CD. You can play the disc • Insert the disc in a horizontal position. interactively following the •...
  • Page 24 Various modes of playback ENTER Number buttons CLEAR ENTER ∏ PAUSE = PREV/+ NEXT · PLAY SEARCH SLOW MODE ENTER · ∏ What are track, index, and scene? See page 7. Pause ∏ ∏ or · Resume playback after Each time you press pause SEARCH MODE “TRACK SEARCH,”...
  • Page 25 If you enter the wrong number Press CLEAR, then reenter the correct number.
  • Page 26 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (PBC Playback — VIDEO CD only) When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs), you can enjoy simple interactive operations, operations with search functions, etc. PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively, following the menu displayed on the TV screen.
  • Page 27 To cancel PBC Playback Follow the operation below to enjoy PBC Playback. of a VIDEO CD with PBC Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the functions (and play the operating procedure may differ according to the VIDEO CD. disc in Continuous Play mode) There are two ways:...
  • 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. 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) PBC status Disc type Current play mode Playing status Current scene number/ V DEO CD P BC ON P L A Y total number Playing time of scenes S ENE / TOT A L : 4 / 1 2 of the S ENE P L A Y :...

  • Page 30: Additional Operations

    Additional operations Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) Z You can play the entire disc repeatedly; or you can play a single title, chapter, or track (or specified portion there of) repeatedly. To set Repeat Play, use the REPEAT button or the A-B button. REPEAT CLEAR Notes...
  • Page 31 Continuous Play All the tracks in the recorded order (page 22) All the tracks in a different Shuffle Play (page 35) random order each time Programed tracks Program Play (page 36) To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT. Note Repeating the current title or chapter The player reverts to Continuous Play the next time playback starts...
  • Page 32 Notes Repeating the current track • The player reverts to In Continuous Play mode (page 22), you can repeat Continuous Play the only the current track. next time playback starts whenever you: - open the disc cover. While the track you want is being played, press - turn the power off.

  • Page 33: Repeating A Specific Portion

    Notes Repeating a specific portion • The player reverts to (A˜B Repeat) Continuous Play the next time playback You can play a specific portion of a title/chapter/track starts whenever you: repeatedly. This is useful, for example, when you - open the disc cover. want to memorize lyrics.
  • Page 34 Note Using Repeat Play with other play You cannot use Track modes Repeat with A-B Repeat. You can use Repeat Play with Program Play (page 36) or Shuffle Play (page 35). For example, when you use Repeat Play with Shuffle Play, Shuffle Play plays repeatedly.

  • Page 35: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle Play)

    Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) Z The unit can perform You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play Repeat Play and Shuffle them in a random order. To set Shuffle Play, use the Play together SHUFFLE button. During Shuffle Play, press REPEAT to display “SHUFFLE REPEAT.”...

  • Page 36: Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)

    Creating your own program (Program Play) Z You can arrange the order of the tracks on the disc and create your own program. The program can contain up to 20 tracks. PROGRAM Number buttons CLEAR ENTER · PLAY >/./ENTER Press PROGRAM. “PGM SETUP”...
  • Page 37 The program remains Select the track you want to program using the even after the Program number buttons, then press ENTER. Play ends To play the same program again, press · PLAY. P M S E T UP N o . T RACK T T A L The unit can perform T RACK S : 1 3...
  • Page 38 To change the program In Step 3, select the program number of the track you want to change using the >/. buttons, then press CLEAR. Follow from Step 2 to create a new program. To cancel the programed order To cancel a programed track, select the track you want to clear using the >/.

  • Page 39: Resuming Playback From The Point Where You Stopped A Disc (Resume Play)

    Resuming playback from the point where you stopped a disc (Resume Play) The player can register the point where you stop playback and its play mode. During playback or stop playback, you can set Resume Play to ON/OFF using the RESUME button. When you play a VIDEO CD or CD, as long as you do not open the disc cover, the player remembers the point where you stop playback even if you turn the power off.
  • Page 40 Notes • You may not be able to 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 41: Changing The Sound

    Changing the sound With DVD VIDEOs on which multilingual sounds are recorded, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD VIDEO. With multiplex VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers.

  • Page 42: Using The Sub-Titles

    Using the sub-titles With DVD VIDEOs on which sub-titles are recorded, you can turn the sub-titles on and off and change the language of the sub-titles whenever you want while playing the DVD VIDEO. SUB-TITLE (SUB-TITLE) ON/OFF Notes Turning the sub-titles on and off •...
  • Page 43 Notes Changing the sub-titles • The number of languages for sub-titles Press SUB-TITLE while playing a DVD VIDEO. varies from disc to disc. Each time you press the button, the indication and the • Depending on the DVD sub-title change as follows: VIDEO, you may not be able to change the sub- titles even if...

  • Page 44: Changing The Angles

    Changing the angles With DVD VIDEOs on which various angles (multi- angles) for a scene are recorded, you can change the angles whenever you want while playing the DVD VIDEO. ANGLE You can set the angle before reaching the position where you can change the angle While playing a DVD Press ANGLE while playing a DVD VIDEO and...

  • Page 45: 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.) HOLD Set HOLD to the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 46: Using The Rechargeable Battery Pack

    Using the rechargeable battery pack 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. Note Compatible battery pack NP-F530 and NP-F550 are The following is a list of compatible battery packs, and not compatible with this the corresponding playing time and charging time.

  • Page 47: Attaching The Battery Pack

    Attaching the battery pack Open the battery cover until it clicks. Attach the battery pack. Battery pack (not supplied) To prevent accidental pressing of the buttons Turn the power off before attaching the battery pack.

  • Page 48: Recharging The Battery Pack

    Notes Recharging the battery pack • If you turn on the After attaching the battery pack, connect the AC player while charging, power adapter, then recharge the battery pack. (When charging is suspended using a recharged battery pack, the AC power adapter until you turn off the player.

  • Page 49: 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 50: Using The Audio Amplifier

    Using the audio 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 Audio/video cable (supplied) Amplifier R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Use the same connections if your amplifier conforms to “Pro Logic.”...
  • Page 51 Note Connecting to a digital component Refer to the instructions with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder supplied with the component to be Connect the component via the PCM/DOLBY connected. DIGITAL connector using an optical digital cable (not supplied). When the component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder is connected, the player plays DVD VIDEOs with sound recorded in Dolby Digital (AC-3) format which reproduces the sound effects of a movie...
  • Page 52 Connecting to a digital component such as an Notes • Refer to the amplifier with a digital input connector, DAT, instructions supplied or MD with the component Connect the component via the PCM/DOLBY to be connected. DIGITAL connector using an optical digital cable (not •...

  • Page 53: Setting And Adjustment

    Setting and adjustment Basic settings (INITIAL SETUP) Z You can make all the necessary settings for setup and connections for this player using the INITIAL SETUP menu. >/.///ENTER SETUP Press SETUP when no disc is being played. The INITIAL SETUP menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 54 INITIAL SETUP items Default settings are underlined. pDVD MENU Note Switches the language for the DVD menu recorded When you select a language that is not on the DVD VIDEO. recorded on the DVD • ENGLISH VIDEO, another recorded language is automatically •...
  • Page 55 pSUBTITLE Notes • You cannot use sub- Switches the language for the sub-title recorded on titles with DVD the DVD VIDEO. VIDEOs on which sub- • AU. FOLLOW titles are not recorded. • Depending on the DVD • ENGLISH VIDEO, you may not be •...
  • Page 56 pDIGITAL OUT Note Switches the outputting methods of audio signals Be sure to select the from the PCM/DOLBY DIGITAL connector on the correct setting using side panel of the player. “DIGITAL OUT.” Otherwise, either no • D-PCM (Downmix PCM) sound will come from the speakers or else When the player is connected to an audio strange sound will...

  • Page 57: Limiting Playback By Children (Parental Control)

    Limiting playback by children (Parental Control) Z The playing of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to the age of users and country standards. The “Parental Control” function allows you to set a playback limitation level. Number buttons ENTER ˆ...
  • Page 58 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 59: Country Code List

    To return to the normal screen Press SETUP. Country code list Code Country Code Country 2046 Austria 2363 Malaysia 2057 Belgium 2376 Netherlands 2079 Canada 2379 Norway 2092 China 2424 Philippines 2115 Denmark 2501 Singapore 2165 Finland 2149 Spain 2174 France 2499 Sweden...
  • Page 60 Notes Changing/canceling the Parental • When you play DVD Control VIDEOs without the Parental Control Press SETUP when no disc is being played . function, playback cannot be limited on The INITIAL SETUP menu appears on the TV this player. screen.

  • Page 61: Additional Information

    It may create a traffic hazard and is consult your nearest Sony dealer. illegal in some areas. It can also be • While operating, do not move, shake, or potentially dangerous to play your headsets otherwise allow any shock to the player.

  • Page 62: Important Notice

    • When you transport this player, use the original carton box and packing materials. • Before you move this player, make sure to remove the inserted disc. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 63: 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 64: Specifications

    Specifications System Outputs System Jack name Jack type Maximum Load Portable DVD Player output impedance Laser levels Semiconductor laser Stereo 1 Vrms Audio/Vrms Signal format system 47 kilohms mini jack NTSC color system, Macrovision Video/Vpp Disc 75 ohms terminated Compatible discs •...
  • Page 65 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 66: Troubleshooting

    AC power adapter appropriate position on the and the battery pack and consult amplifier so that you can listen to your nearest Sony dealer. the sound from the player. mThe player is in pause mode or in “C05 Lo dc In...
  • Page 67 The remote does not function. The disc does not play. mRemove any obstacles between the mThere is no disc inside. Insert a disc. remote and the player. mInsert the disc with the playback mUse the remote near the player. side facing down. mPoint the remote at the remote mInsert the disc correctly (pages 15, sensor g on the player.
  • Page 68 Shuffle Play, Program Play, etc. The Parental Control function does cannot be performed. not work. mDepending on the DVD VIDEO or mParental Control is not recorded on VIDEO CD, you may not be able to the DVD VIDEO. do these functions. mThe country setting on the Parental Control level menu is not correct.
  • Page 69 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 heating sensation.

  • Page 70: Self-Diagnosis Function

    • The player cannot • Make sure that the disc play the disc. is compatible (page 4). EGGGG To prevent a Please contact your Sony dealer (GGGG are optional malfunction, the self- and present the five digit numbers.) diagnosis function is number displayed.

  • Page 71: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter DVD VIDEO Sections of a picture or music piece on a A DVD recorded with moving pictures. DVD VIDEO that are smaller than titles. On a DVD VIDEO, the picture data uses A title is composed of several chapters. the MPEG 2 format, one of the Each chapter is assigned a chapter worldwide standards of digital...
  • Page 72 Playback Control (PBC) There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs. Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs • Version 1.1: You can play only (Version 2.0) to control playback. moving pictures and sounds. By using menu screens recorded on • Version 2.0: You can play high- VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, you resolution still pictures and enjoy can enjoy playing simple interactive...

  • Page 73: 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) PHONES PCM/ DOLBY DIGITAL 1 VOL (volume) dial (23) 4 =/+ (previous/next) Adjusts the volume. buttons (16, 24) Go back/forward to the 2 PHONES jack (23) previous/next chapter or track, Used when connecting...
  • Page 74 6 OPEN button (14, 22) !ª A/V OUT connector (11, 50) Opens the disc cover. The player Connects to the audio/video does not work without input connectors on the TV or connecting the AC power amplifier. adapter or battery pack. @º...

  • Page 75: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 1 BATT RELEASE switch (49) Removes the battery pack. 2 MANUAL LID RELEASE switch (69) Opens the disc cover manually when the AC power adapter and the battery pack are disconnected. (continued)
  • Page 76 Remote 1 DISPLAY button (20, 28) 7 CLEAR button Displays the current playing Cancels the selected item. status on the TV screen. 8 = PREV/+ NEXT buttons 2 AUDIO button (41) (16, 24) Changes the sound while Go back/forward to the playing a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO previous/next chapter or track, CD, or an audio CD.
  • Page 77 !£ SETUP button (53, 57) Sets the INITIAL SETUP. !¢ POWER button (14, 22) Turns the power on and off. !∞ PROGRAM button (36) Plays a disc in Program Play. !§ SUB-TITLE, (SUB-TITLE) ON/OFF buttons (42) Turn the sub-titles on and off, and change the sub-title when playing a DVD VIDEO.

  • Page 78: Language Code List

    Language code list For details, see pages 54 and 55. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard (December 1996). Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1150 Estonian 1283 Javanese 1028 Abkhazian 1151 Basque 1287 Georgian 1032 Afrikaans...
  • Page 79 Code Language Code Language Code Language 1376 Dutch 1503 Singhalese 1532 Tagalog 1379 Norwegian 1505 Slovak 1534 Setswana 1393 Occitan 1506 Slovenian 1535 Tonga 1403 (Afan) Oromo 1507 Samoan 1538 Turkish 1408 Oriya 1508 Shona 1539 Tsonga 1417 Punjabi 1509 Somali 1540 Tatar...

  • Page 80: Initial Setup Items List

    INITIAL SETUP items list Default settings are underlined. INITIAL SETUP (page 53) DIGITAL OUT DOWNMIX DVD MENU ENGLISH CHINESE DOLBY SPANISH DIGITAL PORTUGUESE JAPANESE PARENTAL CONTROL (page 57) OTHER m AUDIO ORIGINAL ENGLISH CHINESE SPANISH PORTUGUESE JAPANESE OTHER m SUBTITLE AU.

  • Page 81: Index

    Index A˜B Repeat 33 Hold function 45 Rechargeable battery AC power adapter 12 Hooking up 11 attaching 47 Angle 44 detaching 49 I, J, K Auto Power Off 15, 23, 68 recharging 48 Remote control 10 Index 7 Repeating INITIAL SETUP a disc 30 Batteries 10 AUDIO 54...
  • Page 84 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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