Sony D-VE45 manual

Por table VIDEO CD Player Operating Instructions 3-231-554- 23 (1) D-VE45 © 2001 Sony Corporation[...]

2 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 There are 2 types of CDs in size — 12 cm and 8 cm. Th[...]

3 T able of Contents Getting started Locating the controls .................................. 4 Playing a VIDEO CD 1 . Connect your player . .............................. 8 2 . Set the NTSC/P AL switch to the color system of your TV . ................................. 8 3 . Insert a VIDEO CD. ............................... 9 4 . Play a VIDEO CD. [...]

4 Getting star ted Locating the contr ols For details, see pages in parentheses. Player (front) 4 SOUND button (page 23) 5 V OLUME +/ – buttons (page 11) 2 HOLD switch (page 24) 3 MENU button (pages 16, 22) qd . (AMS/search) button (pages 10, 12, 17, 19, 22) qs N > (play/AMS/ search) button (pages 9-13, 15, 16, 19, 21) 6 x (stop) b utton (page[...]

5 Getting started Player (rear) Getting started Wireless r emote commander wf Number buttons (pages 10, 12, 16, 19-21) wh x (stop) button (pages 9-12) wj NEXT > button (pages 10, 12, 17, 19, 2 2) wl SELECT button (page 16) This button does not function on this model. es REPEA T/ENTER button ( pages 17, 22 ) wg ≥ 10 button (pages 16, 19, 20) wk[...]

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 arro w until it clicks into place so that the V mark and the v CA TCH [...]

7 When connecting the AC power adaptor/the A V cable 1 Attach the stand to the player securely as illustrated on page 6. 2 Connect the AC po wer adaptor/the A V cable to the player . 3 Pass the cord or the cable through the hole on the side of the stand. , 23 (bottom) When opening the CD compartment lid and inserting/removing the disc Hold the play[...]

8 Playing a VIDEO CD Y ou can play back a VIDEO CD using the AC po wer adaptor . Y ou can also use alkaline batteries. (See “ Connecting to a power source. ” ) T o reproduce color pictures properly , you need to set the color system properly according to the connected TV . VIDEO AUDIO INPUT LR to an AC outlet AC power adaptor to DC IN 4.5V to A[...]

9 Notes The playback picture may be distorted when: – playing back a P AL system VIDEO CD on an NTSC system TV with the NTSC/P AL switch of this player set to NTSC. – playing back an NTSC system VIDEO CD on a P AL system TV with the NTSC/P AL switch of this player set to P AL. 3 . Inser t a VIDEO CD. 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. 2 Fit the VIDE[...]

10 To 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 [...]

11 2 . Inser t an audio CD. 1 Slide OPEN to open the lid. Label side up 2 Fit the audio CD to the piv ot and close the lid. OPEN switch Playing an audio CD Y ou can also use alkaline batteries. (See “ Connecting to a power source. ” ) Note When playing back an audio CD, it takes a while before the sound is heard. 1 . Connect your player . 1 Con[...]

12 To Pause (on the wireless remote commander only) Stop Resume play after pause Find the beginning of the current track (AMS*) Find the beginning of pre vious 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 quic[...]

13 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. Y ou can also play , stop playback, search forward or backw ard using the buttons on the player . Notes • When using the player with alkaline batteries, you can turn on the player by pressin[...]

14 Playing VIDEO CDs using the wireless r emote commander Z V arious indications displayed on the TV screen Indication PBC SELECT V INDEX DIGEST NEXT PREV N X T M m ST L R OSD A UTO OSD ON PBC OFF PBC ON TIME Indication NTSC PA L REP OFF REP ALL * REP 1 * * Repeat play is not av ailable dur ing PBC playback. Notes • While playing an audio CD, the[...]

15 Y ou will hear Left channel sound Right channel sound Stereo sound Playing multiplex VIDEO CDs On multiplex VIDEO CDs, different sounds are recorded for the left and right channels. Y ou 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 pla[...]

16 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions Z (PBC Play) Using the PBC functions , you can play a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (V ersion 2.0) (simple interactiv e 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[...]

17 Playing VIDEO CDs repeatedly Z (Repeat Play) Y ou can play a whole VIDEO CD or a single track repeatedly . T o repeat all the tracks on a VIDEO CD 1 Set the PBC mode to “ PBC OFF . ” (See “ Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions. ” ) 2 While playing a VIDEO CD, press REPEA T/ENTER repeatedly until “ REP ALL ” appears on the TV screen. [...]

18 Connecting to other video equipment Y ou can record a VIDEO CD on a video tape. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with other equipment for details. Before making connections, turn off eac h equipment. Note Before you play a disc, turn down the volume of the connected equipment so as not to damage the speakers. T o LINE IN or REC IN Red Wh[...]

19 Locating a specific track by observing the TV screen Z (Sear ch) While playing a VIDEO CD, you can quickly locate any track or a specif ic 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 with PBC* OFF Locate a point in the track while mon[...]

20 Locating a specific point directly Z 2 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. T o 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 For[...]

21 T o locate a specific point by observing nine scenes in the current track at one time (T rack Digest Search) Y ou can locate a specific point directly by observing nine scenes in the current track at one time. 1 While playing a VIDEO CD, press PLA Y MODE until “ DIGEST ” appears on the TV screen. The player separates the current track into n[...]

22 B Playing audio CDs in various modes Selecting play mode Y ou 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 oper a tions can be done with the buttons on t[...]

23 Using other functions T o minimize skipping (ESP 2 ) The ESP 2 function has been dev eloped to provide protection against sound skipping. Set ESP (under the lid ) to “ON.” T o turn off the ESP 2 function Set ESP to “OFF . ” Note Sound may skip: – if the CD player receiv es str onger continuous shock than expected, – if a dirty or scr[...]

24 T o lock the buttons (HOLD) Y ou can lock the controls on your player to prev ent accidental button presses. Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. T o unlock the controls Slide HOLD in the opposite direction of the arrow . Using other functions T o protect your hearing (A VLS) The A VLS (Automatic V olume Limiter System) function keeps do wn[...]

25 T urning off the operation beep sound Y ou can turn off the beep sound that is heard from your earphones when you operate your player . 1 Remove the power source (AC power adaptor or dry batteries) from the CD player . 2 Connect the power source while pressing x . T o turn on the beep sound Remove the po wer source and then connect the power sou[...]

26 Connecting a stereo system Y ou 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 de vices before making connections. Notes • Before you play a CD, turn down the volume of the connected device to av oid dam[...]

27 T o remove the batteries Remove the batteries as illustrated belo w . When to replace the batteries Y ou can check the remaining power of the batteries in the display . Battery po w er is full. r r Battery po wer is getting low . r r Battery po wer is low . r Lo * Batteries are depleted. * Beep sounds. When the batteries are depleted, replace bo[...]

28 Using the dry batteries T o attach the battery compartment lid If the battery compartment lid is detached by an accidental drop, excessi ve force, etc., attach it as illustrated below . 1 Inset the left hook of the lid into the left hook in the player . 2 Hang the right hook on the right upper part of the compartment. And slide the right hook to[...]

29 Precautions On safety • Should any solid objects or liquid f all 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 po wer input) jack. On the player • Keep the lens on the player clean and do not touch it. If you do so, the [...]

30 T roubleshooting Should any problem persist after you ha ve 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 . No sound, or noise is heard. The volume does not increase even if you press the VOLUME + butt[...]

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. Picture is distorted, noise is heard or playback stops. The wireless remo[...]

32 Specifications System Compact disc digital audio/video system Laser diode properties Material: GaAlAs W a velength: λ = 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW (This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objecti ve lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.) Error correcti[...]

33 Accessories (supplied/optional) Supplied accessories A C po wer adaptor (1) A V cable (1) Wireless remote commander (1) Earphones (1) Stand (1) A C plug adaptor (1)* * Supplied with EA5 only Optional accessories A C po wer adaptor AC-E45HG Active speak er system SRS-Z500 SRS-T55 Car battery cord DCC-E345 Car battery cord with car connecting pack[...]

34 VIDEO CD A compact disc containing moving pictures. Picture data is compressed to 1/120th of the original data in the MPEG 1 format (one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technologies) and recorded on a disc. A 12 cm VIDEO CD can reproduce moving pictures up to 74 minutes long. Audio data is also compressed so that a VIDEO CD can[...]

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