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Sony D-VJ85 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-042-645-25 (1)
Portable
VIDEO CD Player
Operating Instructions
D-VJ85
2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-042-645-25 (1) Portable VIDEO CD Player Operating Instructions D-VJ85 2000 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 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. This player can play the following discs: •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 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.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting started Locating the Controls For details, see pages in parentheses. CD player (front) 1 RETURN O button (page 15) 2 Display (pages 9, 11, 21–25) 3 ./>• PREV/NEXT (AMS/search) buttons (pages 9, 11, 16, 18, 22) 4 MENU button (page 15) 5 HOLD switch (page 24)
  • Page 5 CD player (rear) qk NTSC/PAL switch (pages 7) 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 . button (pages 9, 11, 16, 18, 22) wg SLOW button (page 14) wh PLAY MODE button...
  • Page 6 Remote control (Front) ej HOLD switch (page 24) ek x (stop) button (pages 9 - 11, 25) el Jog lever u: play/pause (pages 8 - 11, 23) ./>: AMS/search (pages 9, 11, 16, 18, 22) (Rear) rdP (play) MODE button (pages 21 - 23) rf RPT (repeat)/ENT (enter) button...

  • Page 7: Playing A Video Cd

    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.

  • Page 8: Insert A Video Cd

    . 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 . 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.
  • Page 9 Pause Stop Resume play after pause 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* * 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.

  • Page 10: Playing An Audio Cd

    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.) . Connect your CD player. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. 2 Connect the earphones with remote control.
  • Page 11 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 * Automatic Music Sensor...

  • Page 12: Playing Video Cds In Various Modes

    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.
  • Page 13 Various indications displayed on the TV screen Indication What it means (page) Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions with PBC ON (15) SELECT Waiting for you to select something (For instance, at the time of menu display) (15) V INDEX Video index search (18) DIGEST In the Track Digest mode...

  • Page 14: Playing Video Cds In Slow-Motion (Slow-Motion Play)

    Playing VIDEO CDs using the wireless remote control 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.

  • Page 15: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Play)

    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.

  • Page 16: Playing Video Cds Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    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” on page 15). While playing a VIDEO CD, press REPEAT/ENTER repeatedly until “REP ALL”...

  • Page 17: Using Other Functions

    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. Note Noise may appear on the screen if –...

  • Page 18: Locating A Track In Video Cds

    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. Do this Press >...
  • Page 19 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 select a number 10 or more, press 10 first, then the corresponding number buttons. Examples: For 12: 10, then 1 and 2 For 24: 10, then 2 and 4...
  • Page 20 Locating a specific point directly 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.

  • Page 21: Playing Audio Cds In Various Modes

    B Playing audio CDs in various modes Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) 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.

  • Page 22: Playing Tracks In Random Order (Shuffle Play)

    Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play the tracks in an audio CD in random 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.

  • Page 23: Using Other Functions

    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 Repeat step 2 to program the remaining tracks.
  • 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. Open the battery compartment and set AVLS to “LIMIT”. NORM LIMIT AVLS Flashes when the volume is turned up beyond a certain level.

  • Page 25: Turning Off The Operation Beep Sound

    Checking the remaining time on the CD and the number of tracks left You can check the remaining time on the CD and the number of tracks left using DISPLAY. Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows.

  • Page 26: Connecting Your Video Cd Player

    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.

  • Page 27: Using Your Video Cd Player In A Car

    * Noise may be heard if you use an optional connecting cord. It is recommended that you use a Sony car connecting pack to reduce noise. Switched ignition function (when using the car battery cord)

  • Page 28: Connecting A Power Source

    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) For the battery life and charging time of the rechargeable batteries, see “Specifications.”...
  • Page 29 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. Battery power is getting low. Battery power is low. Lo batt* Batteries are depleted.

  • Page 30: Using Dry Batteries

    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. Open the battery compartment lid. Insert two LR6 (size AA) batteries by matching 3 to the diagram in the battery compartment.

  • Page 31: Additional Information

    B Additional information 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.

  • Page 32: 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 33 Symptom Cannot adjust the volume with the VOLUME +/– buttons on the player. No picture appears on the TV screen. 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.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    2.4 V DC • Two Sony NH-7WMAA rechargeable batteries: 2.4 V DC • Sony DCC-E245 car battery cord for use on car battery: 4.5 V DC Battery life* (approx. hours) (When you use the VIDEO CD player on a flat and stable surface.)

  • Page 35: Accessories (Supplied/Optional)

    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...

  • Page 36: Glossary

    Markings differentiating pictures or songs recorded on VIDEO CDs or audio CDs. Each track is assigned with a number, called “Track Number.” Sony Corporation VIDEO CD A compact disc containing moving pictures. Picture data is compressed to 1/120th of the...

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