Sony PBD-V30 User manual

3-864-642-23(1)
1998 by Sony Corporation
PBD-V30
Portable DVD
Player
Operating Instructions

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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the player to rain
or moisture.
The socket outlet shall be installed near
the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
The nameplate is located on the bottom.
This label is located on the bottom.
Directive: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC,
92/31/EEC
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC,
93/68/EEC
The supplied interference Audio/Video
cable must be used with the equipment
in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to EN 55013.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
PRODUKT
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.
CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
VORSICHT SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET.
NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN ORDER MIT OPTISCHEN INSTRUMENTEN DIRECT ANSEHEN.
ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU NI À L’ŒIL NU NI À L’AIDE D’INSTRUMENTS D’OPTIQUE.
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.

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This player can play the following
discs 4
About this manual 8
Getting started
Unpacking 9
Hooking up the system 11
Necessary setup before using the
player 13
Basic operation
Playing a DVD VIDEO 14
Playing a CD/VIDEO CD 22
Additional operations
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) 30
Playing in random order (Shuffle
Play) 34
Creating your own programme
(Programme Play) 35
Resuming playback from the point
where you stopped a disc
(Resume Play) 38
Changing the sounds 40
Using the sub-titles 41
Changing the angles 43
Preventing accidental pressing of the
buttons 44
Using the rechargeable battery pack
45
Using the audio amplifier 49
Table of contents
Setting and adjustment
Basic settings (INITIAL SETUP) 52
Limiting playback by children
(Parental Control) 56
Additional information
Precautions 60
Notes on discs 62
Specifications 63
Troubleshooting 65
Glossary 69
Self-diagnosis function 71
Index to parts and controls 72
Language code list 77
INITIAL SETUP items list 79
Index 80

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This player can play
the following discs
DVD VIDEOs
VIDEO CDs
AUDIO CDs (CD-DA)
About playing a CD-R
You can play a CD-R recorded with a VIDEO CD or an AUDIO CD.
However, depending on the CD-R, playback may not be possible.
You cannot play the following discs:
• DVD-ROMs
• CD-ROMs
• PHOTO CDs
• CD EXTRAs (data sections)
You can play a disc recorded in the PAL or NTSC colour system. See
page 13.
Notes on DVD VIDEO discs
Region code of DVD VIDEOs you can play
Region code indications such as
2
are labelled on some DVD VIDEOs to
indicate which type of player can play the discs.
Unless “2” is included in the indications or ALL is labelled on the DVD VIDEOs,
you cannot play the discs on this player. If you try to play these DVD VIDEOs,
the message “PLAYING THIS DISC PROHIBITED BY AREA LIMITS” will
appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indications may be provided,
even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by the area limits.
Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs may be
intentionally fixed by software producers. Since this player plays DVD
VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software
producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also refer
to the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs or VIDEO CDs.

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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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2
3
2
Logo marks of DVD VIDEOs
Logo marks on DVD VIDEO discs or cases are shown as below. These marks
show available contents or functions.
Some DVD VIDEOs do not have these marks even though you may be able to
use these functions.
For more details of the marks, refer to the instruction of the DVD VIDEO disc.
Logo
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering
of disassembly is prohibited.

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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.
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)

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VIDEO
CD or CD
structure
Disc
Track
Index
Disc
Title
Chapter
Terms for discs
• Title
The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD VIDEO; a movie,
etc. for a picture piece on a video software or an album, etc. for a music piece
on an audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to
locate the title you want.
• Chapter
Sections of a picture or a 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 a music piece on a VIDEO CD or a CD. Each track is
assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want.
• Index
A number that divides a track into some sections to easily locate the point you
want on a VIDEO CD or a 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 locate the scene you want.
DVD
VIDEO
structure

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Z
About this manual
• Complete the set up using “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 51.
• The icons shown below are used in 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.

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Unpacking
Getting started
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)
• VMC-91 Scart adapter (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.
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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 those
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 or mix different
types of batteries.
- 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
other lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.