Sony D-VE45 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony D-VE45 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony D-VE45 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-231-554-23 (1)
Portable
VIDEO CD Player
Operating Instructions
D-VE45
© 2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-231-554-23 (1) Portable VIDEO CD Player Operating Instructions D-VE45 © 2001 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2: About The Discs

    Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority. About the discs This player can play the following discs: • VIDEO CD Disc logo Contents Audio & video signals • Audio CD Disc logo Contents Audio signals only...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started Locating the controls ... 4 Playing a VIDEO CD 1. Connect your player..8 2. Set the NTSC/PAL switch to the color system of your TV..8 3. Insert a VIDEO CD..9 4.
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting started Locating the controls For details, see pages in parentheses. Player (front) 1 i (headphones) jack (page 11) 2 HOLD switch (page 24) 3 MENU button (pages 16, 22) 4 SOUND button (page 23) 5 VOLUME +/– buttons (page 11) 6 x (stop) button (pages 9-12, 25) 7 AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jack...
  • Page 5 Player (rear) qf ESP switch (page 23) qg NTSC/PAL switch (page 8) Wireless remote commander qj OSD button (page13) qk PBC button (page 16) ql u (play/pause) button (pages 9-13, 15, 16) w; PREV . button (pages 10, 12, 17, 19, 22) wa SLOW button (page 15) ws PLAY MODE button (pages 21, 22)
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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. (bottom) When opening the CD compartment lid and inserting/removing the disc Hold the player with the hand as illustrated below.
  • Page 8: Playing A Video Cd

    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.
  • Page 9: Insert A Video Cd

    . Insert a VIDEO CD. 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. OPEN switch . 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 >...
  • Page 10 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** * For PBC functions, see “Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions.”...
  • Page 11: Playing An Audio Cd

    Playing an audio CD You can also use alkaline batteries. (See “Connecting to a power source.”) . Connect your player. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the earphones. Connect the earphones firmly. A loose connection may cause noise during playback.
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13: Playing Video Cds In Various Modes

    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.
  • Page 14 Playing VIDEO CDs using the wireless remote commander Z Various indications displayed on the TV screen What it means (page) Indication Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions with PBC ON (16) Waiting for you to select SELECT something (for instance, at the time of menu display) (16) V INDEX...
  • Page 15: Playing Video Cds In Slow-Motion Z (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.
  • Page 16: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions Z (Pbc Play)

    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.
  • Page 17: Playing Video Cds Repeatedly Z

    Playing VIDEO CDs repeatedly (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.”) While playing a VIDEO CD, press REPEAT/ENTER repeatedly until “REP ALL”...
  • Page 18: Using Other Functions

    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. Note Noise may appear on the screen if –...
  • Page 19: Locating A Track In Video Cds

    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. Do this Press >...
  • Page 20 Locating a specific point directly 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 To select a number 10 or more, press 10 first, then the corresponding number buttons.
  • Page 21 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. While playing a VIDEO CD, press PLAY MODE until “DIGEST”...
  • Page 22: Playing Audio Cds In Various Modes

    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.
  • Page 23: Using Other Functions

    Using other functions To minimize skipping (ESP The ESP function has been developed to provide protection against sound skipping. Set ESP (under the lid ) to “ON.” To turn off the ESP function Set ESP to “OFF.” Note Sound may skip: –...
  • Page 24 Using other functions To protect your hearing (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function keeps down the maximum volume to protect your hearing. Hold down SOUND until “AVLS” appears in the LCD display. Flashes when the volume is turned up beyond a certain level.
  • Page 25: Turning Off The Operation Beep Sound

    Turning off the operation beep sound You can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your earphones when you operate your player. Remove the power source (AC power adaptor or dry batteries) from the CD player. Connect the power source while pressing x.
  • Page 26: Connecting Your Player

    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.
  • Page 27: Connecting To A Power Source

    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 For the battery life, see “Specifications.” Using the dry batteries Use only the following dry battery type for your player: •...
  • Page 28: Notes On The Power Source

    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.
  • Page 29: Additional Information

    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.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom CD playback does not start. The disc does not play or “no dISC” appears in the display when a CD is placed in the player.
  • Page 31 Symptom “ ” 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) No picture appears on the TV screen. Picture is distorted. Picture is distorted, blurred, or becomes monochrome.
  • Page 32: 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 quartz time-axis control...
  • Page 33: Accessories (Supplied/Optional)

    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 AC-E45HG Active speaker system SRS-Z500 SRS-T55 Car battery cord DCC-E345 Car battery cord with car connecting pack DCC-E34CP...
  • 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.
  • Page 36 OPEN • AMS* “ON” NTSC/PAL N > “AVLS* VOLUME +/– « `O UH l{«u HOLD MENU SHUF SHUF VIDEO CD SOUND BASS BASS ” AUDIO/VIDEO OUT VIDEO CD DC IN 4.5 V...
  • Page 37 NEXT > RETURN O VIDEO CD SELECT “SELECT” “N” “N SELECT” VIDEO CD ST/L/R VIDEO VIDEO CD V-INDEX REPEAT/ENTER VIDEO CD “DIGEST” VIDEO CD VIDEO CD VIDEO CD “PBC ON” PREV . SLOW VIDEO CD PLAY MODE ” “ “1” “SHUF”...
  • Page 38 DC IN 4.5 V “AVLS” AUDIO/VIDEO OUT AUDIO/VIDEO OUT VIDEO CD HOLD CD-R CD-R CD-R SOUND ST/L/R “ST” t ö ≈Ë qK)« Í Sony “no dISC” VOLUME + “Lo ” N > “Lo ” “HI dc” Ò “00”...
  • Page 39 HOLD VIDEO CD VIDEO CD VIDEO CD VIDEO CD VIDEO CD VIDEO CD VIDEO CD NTSC/PAL N > “ ”...
  • Page 40 Sony Corporation...

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