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Sony D-VM1 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

Sony D-VM1 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

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3-234-851-14(1)
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Operating Instructions
D-VM1
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1 3-234-851-14(1) Portable CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions D-VM1 © 2001 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    – Consult the dealer or an experi- enced radio/TV technician for help. “WALKMAN” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Portable CD/DVD Player. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Precautions On safety • Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • This unit operates on 100 – 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
  • Page 4 On handling the LCD screen • The LCD is manufactured using high- precision technology. You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, green) that continuously appear on the LCD. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.
  • Page 5 Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. For the customers in the U.S.A. and Canada Replace the AC power adaptor with model AC-E1020 only, if replacement is necessary.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING ........... . . 2 Welcome! .
  • Page 7 Using Various Additional Functions ..... . 48 Setting the Alarm ..........48 Protecting Your Hearing (AVLS) .

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    About this Manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the monitor unit and remote. You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the monitor unit and remote. •...
  • Page 9 Terms for discs Title The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; 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.

  • Page 10: Notes About The Discs

    Notes on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs • Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.

  • Page 11: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. Player A OPEN knob (21) (remote sensor) (18) C CHG (charge) indicator (18) D POWER indicator (21) E HOLD switch (49) F VOL (volume) +/– buttons (22) The VOL + button has a tactile dot.
  • Page 12 Monitor unit The buttons on the monitor unit work differently when they are operated with the SHIFT button. Attaching the strap for the monitor unit A SHIFT button (14) (26) B BRIGHT knob (21) C i (headphones) jack (21) D HOLD switch (49) E ./>...
  • Page 13 A SHUFFLE button (30) Remote B AUDIO button (41) C PROGRAM button (28) D ANGLE button (46) E SUBTITLE button (47) F REPEAT button (31) G ./> PREV (previous) /NEXT buttons (24) SCAN/SLOW buttons (34) I H PLAY button (21) J TOP MENU button (26) K DISPLAY button (28) L SOUND MODE button (43)

  • Page 14: Guide To On-Screen Displays (Status Bar And Control Menu)

    Guide to On-Screen Displays The following explains the 2 types of on-screen displays used with this player: Status Bar and Control Menu. To change the language for the on-screen display You may change the language for the on-screen display to your desired one. See “Using the Setup Display”...
  • Page 15 List of Control Menu Item The numbers in parentheses indicate reference pages. TITLE/SCENE /TRACK (page 35) CHAPTER/INDEX (page 35) TRACK (page 35) INDEX (page 35) TIME/TEXT (page 35) AUDIO (page 41) SUBTITLE (page 47) ANGLE (page 46) SOUND MODE (page 43) REPEAT (page 31) A-B REPEAT (page 32) SETUP (page 63)
  • Page 16 STROBE PLAYBACK (page 39) To change the display Press V (DISPLAY) while pressing SHIFT repeatedly. Status Bar Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 On-screen display off Items differ depending on the disc. The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when the function is activated. In case of “ANGLE”...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started Quick Overview A quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the player for your enjoyment. To enjoy the various features of this player, refer to “Playing Discs” on page 25. To use this player connected to a TV or speakers, refer to “Using with Other Components”...

  • Page 18: Step 2: Charging The Rechargeable Battery

    Inserting batteries into the remote You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player. Notes •...
  • Page 19 A Sandwich the player with the rechargeable battery and push the rechargeable battery against the player. Push the rechargeable battery until it stops. Make sure that the edges of the rechargeable battery do not go over the catches at the top and bottom of the player. B Fasten the screw.

  • Page 20: Battery Life

    Battery life When the cover of the monitor unit is open When the cover of the monitor unit is closed Measured during DVD playback in “NORMAL” sound mode, BRIGHT knob at the minimum Battery life may differ depending on the surrounding temperature or conditions under which the player is used. When the battery power becomes low The status bar automatically appears and a few minutes.

  • Page 21: Step 3: Playing A Disc

    Step 3: Playing a Disc A Make sure the power is turned off. Securely connect the monitor unit to the player, and the headphones to the monitor unit. You can connect the supplied headphones to the i jack on the player. By connecting headphones to the i jacks on both the monitor unit and player, two people can listen together.
  • Page 22 D Press The player begins playing the disc. Adjust the brightness by turning BRIGHT. Adjust the volume by pressing VOL + or –. BRIGHT Depending on the disc A menu may be displayed on the monitor unit screen. If so, select the item you want from the menu and play the DVD (page 26) or VIDEO CD disc (page 27).
  • Page 23 If you keep the player in pause mode or display a still picture such as a menu for 15 minutes, when the POWER indicator is flashing in green, the player is turned off automatically (Auto Power Off). To disconnect the monitor unit Pull the plug while holding the knobs on both sides of the plug.
  • Page 24 Additional operations Remote sensor Stop Pause Resume play after pause Go to the next chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode Go back to the preceding chapter, track, or scene in continuous play mode * If you press and hold the button, you can play in fast forward or fast reverse during pressing the button. To use the number buttons on the remote You can directly select a chapter on a DVD or a track on a CD using the number buttons.

  • Page 25: Playing Discs

    Playing Discs Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) When you stop the disc, the player remembers the point where you pressed x. As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play works even if the player is turned off.

  • Page 26: Using The Dvd's Menu

    Using the DVD’s Menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles.” When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU button. When you play DVDs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these...

  • Page 27: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Pbc Playback)

    Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) With PBC (Playback Control) functions, you can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other operations. PBC playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively by following the menu on the TV screen. SHIFT Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions.

  • Page 28: Various Play Mode Functions

    Various Play Mode Functions (Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, A-B Repeat Play) You can set the following play modes: • Program Play (page 28) • Shuffle Play (page 30) • Repeat Play (page 31) • A-B Repeat Play (page 32) If you have set a play mode, the play mode is displayed when you turn on the player.
  • Page 29 Select the title, chapter, or track you want to program. x When playing a DVD For example, select chapter “03” of title “02.” Press v/V to select “02” under “T,” then press ENTER. PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TITLE –– 2. TITLE 3.
  • Page 30 To change or cancel a program Follow Steps 1 through 3 of “Creating your own program (Program Play).” Select the program number of the title, chapter, or track you want to change or cancel using v/V, then press B. Follow Step 5 for new programming. To cancel a program, select “--”...
  • Page 31 Using the remote SHUFFLE DISPLAY Press SHUFFLE repeatedly to select the item. If the player is stopped, press H to start Shuffle Play. You can also display the Control Menu by pressing DISPLAY. Use X/x instead of v/V. To return to normal play While pressing SHIFT, press VOL –...
  • Page 32 Using the remote REPEAT DISPLAY Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the item. If the player is stopped, press H to start Repeat Play. You can also display the Control Menu by pressing DISPLAY. Use X/x instead of v/V. To return to normal play While pressing SHIFT, press VOL –...
  • Page 33 While pressing SHIFT, press V (twice for a DVD) to turn off the Control Menu. Using the remote DISPLAY Press DISPLAY to display the Control Menu. Use X/x instead of v/V. To turn off the Control Menu, press DISPLAY (twice for a DVD). To return to normal play While pressing SHIFT, press VOL –...

  • Page 34: Searching For A Scene

    Searching for a Scene Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc motion Play) You can locate a particular point on a disc quickly by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Note Depending on the DVD/VIDEO CD, you may not be able to do some of the operations described.

  • Page 35: Searching For A Title Or Chapter

    Using the remote Press when the player is in pause mode. To return to the normal speed, press H. Each time you press Slow-motion Play, the playback speed changes. Two speeds are available. With each press the indication changes as follows: Playback direction 2y y 1y Opposite direction (DVD only)
  • Page 36 Example: when you select (CHAPTER) “ ** ( ** )” is selected ( ** refers to a number). The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, or scenes. 12 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 34 ) C 00: 09 :57 Selected row Press ENTER.

  • Page 37: Searching By Scene (Viewer)

    Searching by Scene You can divide the screen into 9 sub-screens and find the desired scene quickly. Notes • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select all functions. • The sound is muted when using this function. Scanning the title, chapter, or track You can divide the screen into 9 sub-screens and display the first scene of titles, chapters,...
  • Page 38 Using the remote ENTER DISPLAY Press DISPLAY to display the Control Menu. Use C/X/x/c instead of b/v/V/B. Displaying different angles simultaneously If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, you can display all of the angles recorded on the disc on the same screen, and start playback in continuous mode at the chosen angle.

  • Page 39: Dividing A Scene Into 9 Sections (Strobe Playback)

    Dividing a Scene into 9 Sections (STROBE PLAYBACK) You can display 9 consecutive moving pictures on the screen. When you press NX, the moving pictures pause. Note The sound is muted during strobe playback. SHIFT While pressing SHIFT, press V 3 times during playback.
  • Page 40 • T Playing time of the current title • T– Remaining time of the current title x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) • Playing time of the current scene x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD •...

  • Page 41: Sound Adjustments

    Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound If the DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD.

  • Page 42: Using The Remote

    Using the remote AUDIO ENTER DISPLAY Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the desired audio signal. You can also display the Control Menu by pressing DISPLAY. Use X/x instead of v/V. Notes • While playing a Super VCD on which the audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,”...

  • Page 43: Sound Mode Settings

    The display examples are as follows: • PCM (stereo) PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 96kHz 24bit • Dolby Surround PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND • Dolby Digital 5.1ch “LFE” is enclosed in a solid line regardless of output of LFE signal component. PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 •...
  • Page 44 Selecting the sound mode using the Control Menu While pressing SHIFT, press V twice during playback. The Control Menu is displayed. Press v/V to select MODE), then press ENTER. The options for “SOUND MODE” appear. 12 ( 27 ) 18 ( 3 4 ) C 00 :0 9 :5 7 NORMAL NORMAL...
  • Page 45 xV-SUR (Virtual Surround) 5 Uses sound imaging to create virtual speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced for multiple audio format, such as Dolby Digital 5.1-channel, as shown in the illustration below. This mode is effective when listening with stereo TV or active speakers.

  • Page 46: Enjoying Movies

    Enjoying Movies Changing the Angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD, about 5 seconds on the screen (page 66). This means that you can change the viewing angle. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train, or from the right window without...

  • Page 47: Displaying The Subtitles

    Displaying the Subtitles If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want while playing. If multilingual subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can change the subtitle language while playing, and turn it on or off whenever you want.

  • Page 48: Using Various Additional Functions

    Using Various Additional Functions Setting the Alarm When the preset time has elapsed, you will hear beeps from the headphones. SHIFT While pressing SHIFT, press ENTER. The “TIMER” display appears. TIMER 3 0 min . Press to set the desired time (between 1 and 150 minutes).

  • Page 49: Locking The Buttons (Hold)

    Locking the Buttons You can lock the controls on your player to prevent accidental button presses. POWER indicator Slide HOLD in the direction of the arrow. You can use the HOLD function with both the monitor unit and player. If HOLD on the player is activated, the buttons on the player is locked.

  • Page 50: Using With Other Components

    Using with Other Components Connecting the TV, Amplifier, etc. You can connect the player to your TV to view the picture on the TV screen, or listen to the sound from the TV’s speakers or the speakers connected to an AV amplifier (receiver). P Before you start, turn off the power of all the components to be connected.

  • Page 51: Step 2: Connecting The Video Cords

    Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver).

  • Page 52: Step 3: Connecting The Audio Cords

    Note Do not connect your player to a VCR. You may not receive a clear image on the TV screen if you pass the player signals via the VCR. Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords Refer to the chart below to select the connection that best suits your system. The surround effects you will enjoy depend on the connections and components you use.
  • Page 53 Connecting to your TV This connection will use your TV speakers for sound. xRecommended surround sound effects for this connection • V-SUR 5 (page 43) to AUDIO (black) l: Signal flow The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 51). CD/DVD player AC power adaptor (supplied)
  • Page 54 Connecting to a stereo amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck This connection will use your 2 front speakers connected to your stereo amplifier (receiver) for sound. If the stereo amplifier (receiver) has audio input jacks L and R only, use amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, you may use or a DAT deck, use or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).
  • Page 55 to AUDIO to OPTICAL (black) Audio/video cord (supplied) to audio input [Speakers] Front (L) Front (R) l: Signal flow CD/DVD player AC power adaptor (supplied) Optical digital cord (not supplied) (white) (red) to optical digital input Stereo amplifier (receiver) MD deck/DAT deck AC power cord (supplied) to a wall outlet...
  • Page 56 Connecting to a Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder amplifier (receiver) and 3 to 6 speakers This connection will allow you to enjoy the surround effects of the Dolby Surround Pro Logic decoder on your amplifier (receiver). If you have an AV amplifier (receiver) equipped with a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder, refer to page 58.
  • Page 57 to AUDIO (black) Audio/video cord (supplied) to audio input [Speakers] Front (R) Front (L) Center l: Signal flow * When connecting 6 speakers, do not connect the monaural rear speaker. AC power adaptor (supplied) to OPTICAL Optical digital cord (not supplied) (white) (red) to optical digital...
  • Page 58 Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital, MPEG* audio, or DTS decoder, and 6 speakers This connection will allow you to use the Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS decoder function of your AV amplifier (receiver). xRecommended surround sound effects using this connection with your amplifier (receiver) •...
  • Page 59 to OPTICAL [Speakers] Front (L) Center Front (R) l: Signal flow CD/DVD player AC power adaptor (supplied) Optical digital cord (not supplied) to optical digital input AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Subwoofer AC power cord (supplied) to a wall outlet [Speakers] Rear (L) Rear (R)

  • Page 60: Step 4: Connecting The Power Cord

    Step 4: Connecting the Power Cord Plug the power cords of the player and connected components such as TV into an AC outlet. Do not connect the power cord of the player to the “switched” power socket of an amplifier (receiver). Otherwise, when you turn off the power of your amplifier (receiver), the settings for the player may be lost.

  • Page 61: Step 6: Settings For The Digital Output Signal

    12 ( 27 ) STOP 18 ( 34 ) C 00:09:5 7 QUICK CUSTOM QUICK Press X/x to select “QUICK,” then press ENTER. The Setup Display used for selecting the aspect ratio of the TV appears. CUSTOM SETUP TV TYPE: PARENTAL CONTROL ANGLE MARK: 4:3 LETTER BOX...

  • Page 62: Watching A Video On The Tv

    If the AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder Item Select MPEG MPEG If you connect the component using an optical digital cord, set “SOUND MODE” to “NORMAL” (page 43). Otherwise no sound will be heard. Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track •...

  • Page 63: Settings

    Settings Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various settings such as the language for OSD, subtitles, audio and others. For details on each Setup Display item see page 64 through 67. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 78.

  • Page 64: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language (Language Setup)

    Select a setting, a desired language in this case, using v/V, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and setup is complete. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: To set other items, press b while pressing SHIFT (ORETURN), then do Steps 4 to 6.

  • Page 65: Custom Settings (Custom Setup)

    xSUBTITLE (DVD only) Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the DVD. Select the language from the displayed list. When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW,” the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.
  • Page 66 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa. xPARENTAL CONTROL t (DVD only) Sets a password and playback limitation level for DVDs with playback limitation for children.
  • Page 67 DOLBY Select this when the player is DIGITAL connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. If the player is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder, do not set this. Otherwise, when you play the Dolby Digital sound track, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers,...
  • Page 68 Press X/x to select “PARENTAL CONTROL t,” then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears.
  • Page 69 Area Code Standard Code Standard number Argentina 2044 Korea Australia 2047 Malaysia Austria 2046 Mexico Belgium 2057 Netherlands Brazil 2070 New Zealand 2390 Canada 2079 Norway Chile 2090 Pakistan China 2092 Philippines Denmark 2115 Portugal Finland 2165 Russia France 2174 Singapore Germany 2109...

  • Page 70: Additional Information

    Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power The power will not turn on. , If you are using the player with the rechargeable battery, you cannot turn on the player using the remote.
  • Page 71 , While playing a Super VCD on which audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will come out when you select “2:STEREO,” “2:1/L” or “2:2/R.” The sound is noisy. , The disc is dirty or flawed. , The disc is not placed correctly. , The headphones plug is dirty (page 5).

  • Page 72: Self-Diagnosis Function (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display)

    The language for the sound track cannot be changed. , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. , The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track. , The DVD allows changing the language only on the disc’s menu.

  • Page 73: Glossary

    Glossary Chapter (page 14) Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded. Dolby Digital (page 41, 52, 66) Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 74 prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes, etc. Region Code (page 8) This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD player or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the player as well as on the disc packaging.

  • Page 75: Specifications

    Specifications System Laser Laser diode properties Signal format system (monitor unit) Signal format system (AV output adaptor) Audio characteristics (output signal from AV output adaptor when “SOUND MODE” is set to “NORMAL”) Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio) Harmonic distortion Dynamic range Wow and flutter Maximum power output (at DC)
  • Page 76 AV output adaptor OPTICAL jack AUDIO OUT jack VIDEO OUT jack S VIDEO OUT jack AC power adaptor Power requirements Supplied accessories Optional accessories Active speakers Headphones Digital cords LCD cleaning kit Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Mini jack, Maximum output level -18 dBm, Load impedance Wave length 660 nm Mini jack, Maximum output level 2 Vrms (50 kilohms),...

  • Page 77: Language Code List

    Language Code List For details, see page 41, 47, 64. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1194 Galician 1044 Arabic 1196 Guarani 1045 Assamese 1203 Gujarati...

  • Page 78: List Of Setup Display Items

    List of Setup Display Items The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 64) MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE USA and Canadian European models models ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH FRANÇAIS SPANISH DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPAÑOL ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH FRANÇAIS SPANISH DEUTSCH PORTUGUESE ITALIANO GERMAN ESPAÑOL ITALIAN NEDERLANDS...
  • Page 79 • You can connect the player to a car cassette deck through the i jack using a Sony CPA-9C car connecting pack (not supplied). to cigarette lighter socket button.

  • Page 80: Index

    DTS 41 DVD 21 Fast forward 24 Fast reverse 24 Handling discs 10 Headphones 21 HOLD 49 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan INDEX 35 Index 73 LANGUAGE SETUP 64 Locating a specific point by watching the TV screen 34 MEGABASS 43...

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