Sony PBD-V30 User manual

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

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WARNINGWARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the player to rain
or moisture.
The equipment should be installed near
an easily accessible outlet.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY,
the double-D symbol a, “PRO LOGIC,” and
AC-3 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Portable
DVD Player. Before operating the player,
please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.

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Table of contents
Compatible disc types 4
About this manual 8
Getting started
Unpacking 9
Hooking up the system 11
Initial setups before using the player
13
Basic operations
Playing a DVD VIDEO 14
Playing a CD/VIDEO CD 22
Additional operations
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) 30
Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play) 35
Creating your own program
(Program Play) 36
Resuming playback from the point
where you stopped a disc
(Resume Play) 39
Changing the sound 41
Using the sub-titles 42
Changing the angles 44
Preventing accidental pressing of the
buttons 45
Using the rechargeable battery pack
46
Using the audio amplifier 50
Setting and adjustment
Basic settings (INITIAL SETUP) 53
Limiting playback by children
(Parental Control) 57
Additional information
Precautions 61
Notes on discs 63
Specifications 64
Troubleshooting 66
Self-diagnosis function 70
Glossary 71
Index to parts and controls 73
Language code list 78
INITIAL SETUP items list 80
Index 81

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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs
SomeplaybackoperationsofDVDVIDEOsandVIDEOCDsmaybe
intentionallyfixedbysoftwareproducers.SincethisplayerplaysDVD
VIDEOsandVIDEOCDsaccordingtothedisccontentsthesoftware
producersdesigned,someplaybackfeaturesmaynotbeavailable.Alsorefer
totheinstructionssuppliedwiththeDVDVIDEOsorVIDEOCDs.
This player can play the following discs:
DVD VIDEOs (NTSC only)
VIDEO CDs (NTSC/PAL)
AUDIO CDs (CD-DA)
Compatible disc types
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:
• DVD-ROMs
• CD-ROMs
• PHOTO CDs
• CD EXTRAs (data sections)
Note
This player conforms to the NTSC color system only, and cannot play discs
recorded in other color systems such as PAL or SECAM. However, you can play
VIDEO CDs recorded in PAL color system.
Notes on DVD VIDEO discs
Region code of DVD VIDEOs you can play
Regioncodeindicationssuchas 3arelabeledonsomeDVDVIDEOsto
indicatewhichtypeofplayercanplaythediscs.
Unless“3”isincludedintheindicationor ALL islabeledontheDVDVIDEO,
youcannotplaythedisconthisplayer.IfyoutrytoplayothertypesofDVD
VIDEOs,themessage“PLAYINGTHISDISCPROHIBITEDBYAREALIMITS”
willappearontheTVscreen.
DependingontheDVDVIDEO,theregioncodeindicationmaynotbe
provided,eventhoughplayingtheDVDVIDEOisprohibitedbythearealimits.

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Logo marks of DVD VIDEOs
LogomarksonDVDVIDEOdiscsorcasesareshownasbelow.Thesemarks
showavailablecontentsorfunctions,
someDVDVIDEOsdonothavethesemarkseventhoughyoumaybeableto
usethesefunctions.
Formoredetailsofthemarks,refertotheinstructionoftheDVDVIDEOdisc.
Logo Meaning
The number of audio tracks
The number of sub-titles
The number of angles
The picture aspect ratio
Region code
16:9 LB
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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.
Disc type
VIDEO CDs without PBC
functions (Ver. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0 discs)
You can
Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as
music.
Play interactive software using menu screens
displayed on the TV screen (PBC Playback), in
addition to the video playback functions of Ver 1.1
discs. Moreover, you can play high-resolution still
pictures, if they are included on the disc.

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Disc
Title
Chapter
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. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number
enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, no
chapters may be recorded.
• Track
Sections of a picture or music piece on a VIDEO CD or CD. Each track is
assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want.
• Index
A number that subdivides a track into sections to easily locate the point you
want on a VIDEO CD or CD. Depending on the disc, no index may be
recorded.
• Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu screens, moving pictures, and
still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.” Each scene is assigned
a scene number enabling you to easily locate the scene you want.
DVD
VIDEO
structure
VIDEO
CD or CD
structure
Disc
Track
Index

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About this manual
Icon Meaning
Indicates that you can use only the remote
to do the task.
Indicates the functions for DVD VIDEOs.
Indicates the functions for VIDEO CDs.
Indicates the functions for AUDIO CDs.
• 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.
• The icons shown below are used in this manual:
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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 (1and 2) from inside the front
cover.
1Black, square shaped cushion near the lens.
2Black ring near the OPEN button.
If you turn on the player without removing these
materials, it may cause a malfunction.
Getting started
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2

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When to replace
batteries
With normal use, the
batteries should last for
about six months. When
the remote no longer
operates the player,
replace all the batteries
with new ones.
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied) by
matching the + and – ends on the batteries to the
indications inside the battery compartment.
Notes
• If you do not use batteries correctly, it may cause damage
from leakage and corrosion. Please follow the directions
below:
- Make sure the polarity is correct.
- Do not use a new battery with an old one and do not use
different types of batteries together.
- Do not charge a dry cell battery.
- If you will not use the remote for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries.
- If you have battery leakage, replace with new batteries
after cleaning the battery case.
• Do not expose the remote sensor gto direct sunlight or
direct light from other lighting apparatuses. Doing so may
cause a malfunction.

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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.
1Hookups
When connecting the cord, be sure to match the color-
coded cord to the appropriate connectors on the
component: Yellow (video) to Yellow, Red (right) to
Red, and White (left) to White. Be sure to make
connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
Notes
• This player conforms to
the NTSC color system.
Be sure to use a TV that
uses the NTSC color
system.
• Do not connect this
player to a VCR. If you
view the pictures on
your TV after making
connections through
the VCR, picture noise
may appear.
S video
cable (not
supplied)
Audio/video cable
(supplied)
TV
DVD player
A/V OUT S VIDEO OUT
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO
VCR
This player
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2Connecting the AC power adapter
1Connect the supplied AC power adapter to this
player and the wall outlet.
2Press POWER.
The POWER indicator lights up green.
You can attach the
optional battery pack.
See “Using the
rechargeable battery
pack” (page 46).
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.
To the wall
outlet
To DC IN 10V
AC power adapter
(supplied)
DVD player

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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.
pTo connect the player to a normal TV
Set “TV TYPE” in “INITIAL SETUP” to “4:3
(PANSCAN)” or “4:3 (LETTERBOX).”
pTo connect the player to a wide-screen TV
Set “TV TYPE” in “INITIAL SETUP” to “16:9 .”
pTo connect the player to a digital
component with a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder
Set “DIGITAL OUT” in “INITIAL SETUP” to “DOLBY
DIGITAL.”
pTo listen to the sound through speakers
connected to an amplifier with a digital
connector, or to output the sound to a digital
component such as a DAT or MD deck
Set “DIGITAL OUT” in “INITIAL SETUP” to “D-PCM.”
“INITIAL SETUP” also includes other items such as
“DVD MENU,” “PARENTAL CONTROL,” etc. For
details, see pages 54 to 56.
For basic operations such as using the player, see
“Playing a DVD VIDEO” (page 14) and “Playing a
CD/VIDEO CD” (page 22). For additional features,
see from page 30.
Notes
This player conforms to
the NTSC color system.
When you play a VIDEO
CD recorded in the PAL
color system, the signal is
automatically output in
the NTSC color system.

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1Make the appropriate settings on your TV.
Turn on the TV and select the video input so that
you can view the pictures from this player.
When using an amplifier
Turn on the amplifier and select the appropriate
position so that you can listen to the sound from
this player.
2Press POWER to turn on the player.
The POWER indicator lights up green and the
front panel display lights up. When using the
optional battery pack, the front panel display does
not light up.
3Press OPEN to open the disc cover.
Playing a DVD VIDEO
POWER indicator 2
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π
Basic operations
When using the battery
pack
Normally you cannot use
the remote to turn on the
player. However, within 5
minutes after having used
the optional battery pack,
you can use the remote to
turn on the player.

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Refer to the instructions
supplied with your disc.
4Insert 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.
5Close the disc cover, then press·.
The player starts playback (Continuous Play).
Adjust the volume on the TV or the amplifier.
After doing Step 5
A DVD menu or title menu may appear on the TV
screen (see page 18 or 19).
To stop playback
Press π.
With the playback side
facing down
Notes
• If the disc is not
inserted correctly, it
may cause a
malfunction.
• The power is
automatically turned
off whenever:
– a disc is not being
played.
– you do not operate
the player or the
remote for more
than 30 minutes
when using the AC
power adapter (10
minutes when
using the optional
battery pack).
,,
,,
Push on the
disc here.
Basic Operations

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·PLAY
=PREV/+NEXT
Number
buttons
ENTER
SEARCH
MODE
CLEAR
∏PAUSE
/SLOW
To
Pause
Resume playback after
pause
Play in slow motion
Move to a previous
or next chapter in
Continuous Play
mode
Select the chapter
Select the title
Press
∏
∏or ·
SLOW or SLOW. To
return to Continuous Play
mode, press ·.
=/+
1SEARCH MODE repeatedly
until “CHAPTER SEARCH”
appears on the TV screen.
2Use the number buttons to
select the chapter number,
then press ENTER.
1SEARCH MODE repeatedly
until “TITLE SEARCH”
appears on the TV screen.
2Use the number buttons to
select the title number, then
press ENTER.
Various modes of playback
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ENTER
=/+ENTER
·∏
What are title and
chapter?
See page 7.
Each time you press
SEARCH MODE
“TITLE SEARCH,”
“CHAPTER SEARCH,”
and “TIME SEARCH”
appear on the TV screen.
Note
Depending on the DVD
VIDEO, you may not be
able to do some of the
operations described at
right.

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To
Locate a point using
the time code
Quickly locate a point
while monitoring
the picture (Search)
If you enter the wrong number
Press CLEAR, then reenter the correct number.
Press
1SEARCH MODE repeatedly
until “TIME SEARCH”
appears on the TV screen.
2Use the number buttons to
enter a time code, then press
ENTER.
=/+and hold down until
you find the point. (There is no
sound during Search mode.)
Basic Operations

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TITLE
TITLE
Notes
• Depending on the DVD
VIDEO, you may not be
able to select the title.
• Depending on the DVD
VIDEO, the instructions
supplied with the disc
may refer to “title
menu” as simply
“menu” or “title .”
Likewise, “Press
ENTER.” in Step 3 may
be expressed as “Press
SELECT.”
?/>/.///ENTER
?/>/.//
/ENTER
1Press TITLE.
The title menu appears on the TV screen. The
contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
2Press ?/>/.//to select the title you want to
play.
(Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may be able
to use the number buttons to select the title.)
3Press ENTER.
The player starts playing the selected title.
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.
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1Press DVD MENU.
The DVD menu appears on the TV screen. The
contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.
2Press ?/>/.//to select the item you want to
change.
(Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may be able
to use the number buttons to select the item.)
3Press ENTER.
If you want to select the
language for the DVD
menu
Select the language
following “INITIAL
SETUP” (see page 53).
Notes
• Depending on the DVD
VIDEO, the instructions
supplied with the disc
may refer to “DVD
menu” as simply
“menu.” Likewise,
“Press ENTER.” in Step
3 may be expressed as
“Press SELECT.”
• Depending on the DVD
VIDEO, the DVD menu
may not appear on the
TV screen.
DVD MENU
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.
?/>/.///
ENTER
?/>/.///ENTER
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Current language
for the sub-titles/
total number of
languages for
sub-titles
DISPLAY
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the on-screen display
changes as follows:
On-screen display 1
.
On-screen display 2
.
On-screen display off
pDisplayinformationoftheon-screendisplays1
and 2 mode
Using the on-screen display
You can check the operating status of the player and
information about the disc using the on-screen display
on the TV.
What is angle?
See page 44.
What is language for
the sound and sub-
titles?
See pages 54 and 55.
Note
Depending on the DVD
VIDEO, some information
may not appear on the TV
screen.
Current title number/
total number of titles
Playing time of the
current chapter2)
Current language for the
sound/total number of
languages for the sound
Current chapter
number/total
number of
chapters in the
current title
Playing status
Current play mode
Selected angle/total
number of angles
Playing time of
the current title1)
Current audio format*
* “PCM,” “MPEG,” or “DOLBY DIGITAL” is displayed. In
“DOLBY DIGITAL,” the channel of the playing track is
displayed.
VDD PLAY
ITTLE/TOTAL: 1/1
ITTLEPLAY: 0:12:01
HCAPTER/TOTAL: 3/10
HCAPTERPLAY: 0:00:43
SUBTITLE/TOTAL :
UADIO/TOTAL: OTHER/1
DOLBY D I G I TAL 5 . 1
NAGLE/TOTAL: 1/6