Sony D-V55 manual

2 GB 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. This[...]

3 GB T able of contents GB Continue to the next page m Playing a VIDEO CD ................................................ 5 Playing an audio CD ............................................... 8 Playing VIDEO CDs in V arious Modes ................. 10 Playing VIDEO CDs using the wireless r emote control ................ 10 Displaying the operating [...]

4 GB Table of contents (Continued) Playing Audio CDs in V arious Modes .................. 21 Playing tracks r epeatedly (Repeat Play) .......................................... 21 Playing only the tracks you want (INTRO PGM Play) .................. 22 Playing tracks in random or der (Shuf fle Play) ................................ 23 Playing tracks[...]

5 GB Playing a VIDEO CD You can play back a VIDEO CD, using the supplied AC power adaptor. You can also use the alkaline batteries. (See “Power Source” on page 27.) To produce color pictures normally, you need to set the color system properly according to the connected TV. Connect To connect a TV equipped with audio/video input jacks Use the su[...]

6 GB Set the NTSC/P AL switch to “P AL ” or “NTSC” according to the color system of your TV Set the switch to “PAL” or “NTSC” using a pointed material. PAL system countries: China, India, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, etc. NTSC system countries: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, the U.S.A., etc. 2 Place a VIDEO CD 3 Label side up OPEN 1 Slide[...]

7 GB 1 Press ^ . The player starts playing a VIDEO CD. 2 Adjust the volume on the equipment connected to this player. (On this player, you can adjust the volume of the signals output from the PHONES/ REMOTE jack only.) To stop playing, press p . The player also turns off. To remove the VIDEO CD Remove the VIDEO CD while pressing the pivot. To conne[...]

8 GB Playing an audio CD You can also use the alkaline batteries. (See “Power Source” on page 27.) Connect Place an audio CD 2 Play 3 1 Press ^ . 2 Adjust the volume. Label side up OPEN 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Fit the audio CD to the pivot and close the lid. To a wall outlet Earphones with remote control (supplied) To DC IN 6 V AC power[...]

9 GB To stop playing, press p . The player also turns off. If you press REPEAT/ENTER to display “REPEAT ”, you can locate the tracks continuously in the following order: • When using + : next track n next track ...... last track n first track n second track ...... • When using = : previous track n previous track ...... first track n last tr[...]

10 GB z Playing VIDEO CDs in Various Modes Playing VIDEO CDs using the wireless remote control Note • When using the player on alkaline batteries, you can turn on the player by pressing ^ on the wireless remote control within about 5 minutes after you turn it off. If 5 minutes have already passed, press ^ on the player to turn it on. (You cannot [...]

11 GB Scene number or video index number p While playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions * Settings of the ST/L/R, SHARPNESS, etc. are displayed for about a few seconds when you change the OSD modes. Various indications displayed on the TV screen Indication What it means (page) PBC Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions with PBC ON (15) SELECT Waiting[...]

12 GB 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. Press ST/L/R while playing a multiplex VIDEO CD. Each time you press the button, the in[...]

13 GB Adjusting the picture quality (Sharpness) You can make the picture quality more distinct or softer by pressing the SHARPNESS button. Press SHARPNESS while playing a VIDEO CD. Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: SHARP SOFT NORMAL The initial setting is “NORMAL”. Playing VIDEO CDs in slow-motion (Slow-motion P[...]

14 GB Playing in still picture mode (Flash Motion Play/Multi Flash Play) You can change the pictures on the TV screen into the still pictures. While watching still pictures, you can hear the sound as usual. Flash Motion Play While playing a VIDEO CD, press PLAY MODE twice to display “FLASH” on the TV screen and press SELECT . The player starts [...]

15 GB 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 [...]

16 GB 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 While playing a VIDEO CD, press REPEAT/ENTER repeatedly until “REP ALL” appears on the TV screen. To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ ENTER until “REPEAT OFF” appears on the TV screen. To repea[...]

17 GB Using other functions To resume playing from the point you stopped the VIDEO CD (Resume Function) Normally, every time you stop and play, playing starts from the beginning of the VIDEO CD. Resume play, however, lets you watch from the point where you last turned off the player. Set RESUME to ON. To cancel resume play, set RESUME to OFF. Notes[...]

18 GB z Locating a Scene or 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 po[...]

19 GB Locating a specific point directly You can locate a specific point directly using the video index, scene numbers and the time of the point. To locate a specific point using the video index numbers or the scene numbers (Video Index Search/ Scene Number Search) SomeVIDEO CDs with PBC functions have the video index numbers or the scene numbers. [...]

20 GB 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. 1 Press TIME while playing a VIDEO CD. “TIME”and “– – : – –” appear on the TV screen. 2 Press the number buttons to input the time of the point you want [...]

21 GB 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1” appears. To repeat another track, press = or + . To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/ ENTER again. z Playing Audio CDs in Various Modes Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play tracks repeatedly in normal, INTRO PGM, shuffle or RMS (Random Music Sensor) play modes. Repeat all the tracks o[...]

22 GB Playing only the tracks you want (INTRO PGM Play) You can choose and play your favorite tracks by scanning through the beginning of each track in a audio CD. 1 During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “INTRO PGM” flashes. 2 Press ^ to start scanning . The player plays about the first 15 seconds of each track and “INTRO PGM” flash[...]

23 GB Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) You can play the tracks in a aiudio CD in random order. During play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears. The tracks play in random order. To cancel shuffle play, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the play mode indication disappears from the display. Notes • During shuffle play[...]

24 GB Using other functions To prevent sound from skipping (ESP) The ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) function prevents the sound from skipping by using a buffer memory that stores music data for about 10 seconds. Use this function when listening in a car or during a walk. Press ESP. The ESP indication appears. To release the ESP function, press E[...]

25 GB To enjoy more powerful bass sound (MEGA BASS Function) You can enjoy a powerful bass-boosted sound. Press MEGA BASS to select “BASS ” or “BASS .” “BASS ” is more effective. Note • If the sound is distorted when emphasizing bass, turn down the volume. MEGA BASS To lock the buttons (HOLD Function) You can lock your player against [...]

26 GB Connecting to other stereo equipment You can play back a CD through other stereo equipment or record a CD on a cassette tape or video tape. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with other equipment for details. Before making connections, turn off each equipment. Notes •Before you play the CD, turn down the volume of the connected equipm[...]

27 GB z Power Source Using alkaline batteries 1 Open the lid of the battery compartment. 2 Insert two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries by matching the ‘ and ’ to the diagram inside the battery compartment and close the lid. To take out the batteries Pull out the ‘ side of the battery as shown. Using the battery case You can use the unit for l[...]

28 GB When to replace the dry batteries If the batteries are used up, “ Lo batt ” appears in the display. Replace all the batteries with new ones. Battery life When you use the player on a flat and stable place. (Approx. hours) Audio CD VIDEO CD ESP function On Off Two alkaline 5.5 7 0.8 batteries Two alkaline 11 14 2 batteries + Battery case ([...]

29 GB On the player • Keep the lens on the player clean and do not touch it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged and the player will not operate properly. • Do not put any heavy object on top of the player. The player and the CD may be damaged. • Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlig[...]

30 GB Troubleshooting Should any problem persist after you have checked the following, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The disc does not play or “ no dlSC ” appears on the display though a CD is placed in the player. b The CD is dirty or defective. b Insert the CD with the label side up. b Moisture condensation has occurred. Leave the player [...]

31 GB Maintenance To clean the casing Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. Notes on handling CDs • To keep the CD clean, handle it by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not stick paper or tape onto the CD. • Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sour[...]

32 GB Specifications System Compact disc digital audio/video system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs Wavelength: λ =780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output power: Less than 44.6 µW* * 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 co[...]

33 GB RETURN SELECT ESP PLAY MODE REPEAT/ENTER MENU BATT TRACK STEP/MIN SEC Parts identification For explanation of the use of each part, see pages indicated in parentheses. Main unit SELECT button (14, 15, 20) MENU +, – buttons (15) MEGA BASS button (25) REPEAT/ENTER button (16, 21, 22) DC IN 6V (external power input) jack (5, 8) Battery compart[...]

34 GB Wireless remote control Number buttons (7, 9, 15, 18, 19, 20, 23) p (stop) button (7, 9) NEXT + button (7, 9, 16, 18) SELECT button (14, 15, 20) SCENE button (19) REPEAT/ENTER button (16, 21, 22) button (18, 19, 23) RETURN ˆ button (15) ST/L/R button (12) V-INDEX button (19) OSD button (10) Earphones ^ (play/pause) button (7, 8, 9) TIME butt[...]

35 GB 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 us[...]