3-862-705-11(1)
VIDEO CD
Player
Operating Instructions
MCE-S78K
1998 by Sony Corporation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This Player Can Play the Following Discs ..............................................4
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 4
Hooking Up the System ...................................................................................................... 5
Basic Operations
Playing a VIDEO CD ...............................................................................8
Enjoying Karaoke
Playing Karaoke ................................................................................................................ 10
Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback)........................................ 12
Locating Scenes Directly Using the Scene Numbers (Scene Search) ....................... 13
Locating a Scene or Track You Want
Using the On-Screen Display .......................................................................................... 15
Using the Front Panel Display ........................................................................................ 16
Resuming Playback from the Point You Stopped a Disc (Resume Play) ................ 17
Locating a Specific Track ................................................................................................. 18
Locating a Point by Elapsed Time (Time Search)........................................................ 18
Locating a Particular Point in a Scene or Track ........................................................... 19
Locating by Observing Several Scenes at One Time (Digest Play) .......................... 20
Playing CDs in Various Modes
Playing Repeatedly ........................................................................................................... 22
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ...................................................................... 23
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) ............................................................. 23
Enjoying Picture Effects ................................................................................................... 25
Enjoying Sound Effects .................................................................................................... 25
Switching the Sound ......................................................................................................... 26
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote ............................................................ 26
Enjoying Karaoke with Non-Karaoke Discs
Playing Karaoke with Any Stereo Discs (Karaoke Pon) ............................................ 27
Additional Information
Notes on Discs ................................................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 28
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 29
Glossary .............................................................................................................................. 29
Index .................................................................................................... 30
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This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
Unpacking
VIDEO CDs
Audio CDs
Disc logo
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio and video connecting cord
(3 phono plugs – 3 phono plugs) (1)
• Remote commander (remote) RMT-F88V (1)
• Sony R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Contents
Disc size
Play time
Audio + Video
(moving pictures)
Audio
12 cm/ 8 cm
12 cm/ 8 cm
(CD single)
Inserting batteries into the remote
74 min./ 20 min.
74 min./ 20 min.
You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the +
and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it
at the remote sensor g on the player.
To play VIDEO CDs, see page 8.
To enjoy PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
see page 12.
Note on VIDEO CDs
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
You can
VIDEO CDs without
PBC functions
Enjoy video playback (moving
pictures) as well as music.
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs with PBC Play interactive software using menu
functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs)
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.
z You can control Sony TVs with the g mark using the
supplied remote
See page 26.
z 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.
Notes
•
•
•
•
Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid
place.
Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
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What cords will I need?
Audio and video connecting cord (supplied) (1)
Hooking Up the System
Yellow
(video)
Yellow
(video)
Overview
White
(L)
White
(L)
This section describes how to hook up the VIDEO CD
player to a TV (with audio/ video input jacks) and/ or
an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power of each
component before making the connections.
Red
(R)
Red
(R)
Video connecting cord (not supplied) (1)
Yellow
Yellow
pWhen listening to the sound through TV speakers
Audio connecting cord (not supplied) (1)
VIDEO CD player
White
(L)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Red
(R)
To an AC outlet
To
To
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
Hookups
When connecting the cord, be sure to match the color-
coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components:
Yellow (video) to Yellow, Red (right) to Red and White
(left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to
avoid hum and noise.
TV
To video input
ç
To audio input
pWhen listening to the sound through TV speakers
ç: Signal flow
VIDEO CD player
TV
To an AC outlet
INPUT
pWhen listening to the sound through speakers
connected to an amplifier
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO CD player
L
R
L
AUDIO
R
ç
To an AC outlet
To
To
pWhen listening to the sound through speakers
connected to an amplifier
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
TV
INPUT
TV
VIDEO CD player
To video input
ç
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
L
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
R
R
L
To
audio
input
To an AC outlet
Amplifier
Amplifier
CD
L
ç
R
ç: Signal flow
To an AC outlet
(Continued)
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z If your TV or VCR has an S video input connector
Connect the component via the S VIDEO OUT
connector using the S video cable (not supplied). You
will get a better picture.
Important
Setting the color system switch
This player conforms to the NTSC and PAL color
systems. Set the COLOR SYSTEM switch on the rear
of the player to the appropriate position, according
to your TV.
S video cable
YC-15V (not supplied)
TV
• If the color system of your TV is NTSC:
S VIDEO IN
Set the COLOR SYSTEM switch to NTSC. Pictures
will not be displayed if you set the switch to PAL.
When you play a VIDEO CD recorded in the PAL
color system, the picture will be stretched
vertically and will be displayed with the lower
part of the picture cut off.
VIDEO CD player
ç
S VIDEO
OUT
• If the color system of your TV is PAL:
Set the COLOR SYSTEM switch to PAL. Pictures
will not be displayed if you set the switch to
NTSC. When you play a VIDEO CD recorded in
the NTSC color system, the picture will be
stretched horizontally and will be displayed with
the lower part of the screen masked in black.
• If your TV automatically changes the color system
according to the input signal:
Pictures will be displayed with the switch set to
either NTSC or PAL.
If you set the COLOR SYSTEM switch to AUTO,
the player automatically changes the color system
of video output according to the color system of
the VIDEO CD to be played. In this case, the color
system selected remains until you unplug the
player, or you play another VIDEO CD with a
different color system. If you unplug the player,
the color system will be set to PAL automatically
when you turn on the player again.
Be sure to turn off and on the player when you
change the setting.
AUTO
NTSC
PAL
,
COLOR SYSTEM
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Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(only on a model supplied with a voltage
selector)
Check that the VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear
panel of the player is set to the local power line
voltage. If not, set the selector to the correct position
using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power
cord to a wall outlet.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
110 - 120V
220 - 240V
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
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Ba sic Op e ra t io n s
Playing a VIDEOCD
2
3 4
)
0
1/u
§
·
P
p
STANDBY
ECHO LEVEL
EFFECT
PREV
JOG
NEXT
SELECTOR
KARAOKE PON PICTURE
LOW
MIN
HIGH
• • •
MID
=
–
+
+
LEVEL L/R/STEREO SOUND
MAX
g
ˆ
PUSH
SELECT
MIC
RETURN
• See pages 5 – 7 for the hookup
information.
When using a TV
1
Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view
the pictures from this player.
• You can also play audio CDs just
like VIDEO CDs.
• When you turn on the player,
“SONY” logo appears on the TV
screen. When you press any
button, the logo disappears
thereafter.
When using an amplifier
Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that
you can listen to the sound from this player.
Press 1/u to turn on the player.
2
3
Press §, and place the disc on the disc tray.
z You can turn on or off the
player using the remote
Press 1/u on the remote.
You can also directly turn on
the player by pressing the §
or · button on the player.
With the label side up
Press ·.
4
The disc tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once
(Continuous Play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the
amplifier.
z When playing VIDEO CDs
with PBC functions
In Step 4, the menu screen
appears on the TV screen. You
can play the VIDEO CD
interactively, following the
instructions on the menu
screen. (PBC Playback, see
page 12.)
z What is a VIDEO CD with
PBC functions?
See page 12 or 29.
8
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s
To stop playback
Press p.
z When “RESUME” appears in
the front panel display
You can resume playback
from the point you stopped
the VIDEO CD (Resume Play,
see page 17).
§
· P p
)
0
1/u
§
·
P
p
STANDBY
ECHO LEVEL
PREV
JOG
NEXT
EFFECT
KARAOKE PON PICTURE
SELECTOR
z The player enters standby
mode automatically (Sleep
function)
LOW
MIN
HIGH
• • •
MID
=
–
+
+
LEVEL L/R/STEREO SOUND
MAX
g
ˆ
PUSH
SELECT
MIC
RETURN
When 20 minutes elapse after
the player stops, it enters
standby mode.
PREV JOG SELECTOR NEXT
(PUSH SELECT)
OPEN/CLOSE
1/u
6
OPEN/CLOSE 6
ON
SCREEN
TIME
EFFECT
PICTURE SOUND
SPECIAL
MENU
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
RETURN
>10 10/0
ˆ
CLEAR
˜
REPEAT
A
B
CHECK CLEAR
KEY CONTROL
˜
N
n
PLAY
KARAOKE L/R/
PON STEREO
MODE
·
INDEX
C
PREV
=
c
0
SELECT
)
NEXT
+
·
=
P
+
p
SLOW
&
p
P
VOL
CH
+
–
TV
+
–
TV/
VIDEO
1/u
To
Press
P
Pause
Resume play after pause
P or ·
z What is a track?
A disc is divided into sections
of a picture or a music piece
called “tracks.” Each track is
assigned with a track number
to locate the track you want.
Select the track
(in Continuous Play mode)
While playing, on the player:
• Turn JOG SELECTOR to select the track number
• Press NEXT to go to the next scene or track
• Press PREV to go back to the preceding scene or track
While playing, on the remote:
• Press + to go to the next scene or track
• Press = to go back to the preceding scene or track
Before you start playing:
Turn JOG SELECTOR, or press NEXT, PREV, = or
+ to select the track number, then press JOG
SELECTOR or ·
Stop play and remove the CD
§
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2
Select the track you want to play.
Playing Karaoke
On the player
You can play karaoke (singing along) with CDs.
Be sure to set the on-screen display mode to ON
SCREEN 1 or ON SCREEN 2 (see page 15). If you select
ON SCREEN OFF display mode, no information is
shown on the TV screen.
Turn JOG SELECTOR until the track number you
want to play appears in the front panel display,
then press JOG SELECTOR.
On the remote
Press the number button of the track.
To select a track numbered over 10, use the >10
button (see page 18).
MUSIC
LEVEL
ECHO
LEVEL
(on the rear panel)
p
)
0
KEY CONTROL
INDEX
1/u
§
·
P
p
STANDBY
ECHO LEVEL
PREV
JOG
NEXT
EFFECT
KARAOKE PON PICTURE
SELECTOR
VIDEO CD
LOW
MIN
HIGH
•
•
•
MID
=
–
+
+
LEVEL L/R/STEREO SOUND
MAX
g
ˆ
PUSH
SELECT
MIC
RETURN
Example: w hen you select track 3
MIC LEVEL MIC
control jack
PREV
JOG SELECTOR
(PUSH SELECT)
NEXT
Play starts automatically.
3
Turn MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone
volume.
OPEN/CLOSE
1/u
6
ON
SCREEN
TIME
To stop playback
EFFECT
PICTURE SOUND
SPECIAL
MENU
Press p.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Number
buttons
Notes
RETURN
>10 10/0
ˆ
•
If howling occurs:
>10
CLEAR
˜
B
REPEAT
A
CHECK CLEAR
— Move the microphone(s) away from the TV or the
speakers.
CLEAR
KEY CONTROL
n, N, ˜
CHECK
KEY CONTROL
˜
N
n
PLAY
KARAOKE L/R/
PON STEREO
MODE
— Lower the volume of the TV or the amplifier.
— Lower the microphone volume or echo level.
If the sound is distorted when the player is connected to a
TV:
INDEX
C
PREV
=
c
0
)
SELECT
NEXT
+
·
=
+
p
•
•
SLOW
p
P
&
VOL
CH
+
–
TV
— Lower the microphone volume and music level.
The microphone volume will be turned off during the
search operation.
+
–
TV/
VIDEO
1/u
1
Set MIC LEVEL to MIN, then plug the
microphone into the MIC jack.
z When you don’t use the microphone
Unplug the microphone, switch the microphone off and
turn the MIC LEVEL control to MIN.
MIC
Microphone w ith mini-jack
(not supplied)
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Adjusting the echo level
Reserving the next tracks to play Z
You can give an echo effect to the sound from the
microphones.
Before playing a disc, you can reserve up to 24 tracks to
play in any order so that you can enjoy non-stop play.
Set ECHO LEVEL to adjust the strength of echo.
1
2
Do Steps 1 and 2 on “Creating Your Own
Program (Program Play)” on pages 23 and 24.
Press · to start play.
Adjusting the music level
If you want to reduce the music level, set MUSIC
LEVEL on the rear panel to LOW.
This has no effect on the setting of the MIC LEVEL
control.
When you want to
Press
Play thecurrenttrack
again
PREV or =
Gotothenextspecified
track
NEXT or +
MUSIC LEVEL
MID
Check thetrack order
Z
CHECK. The tracks appear in the
ordertheywereprogrammed in the
frontpaneldisplay.
LOW
HIGH
Cancelthereservation
Z
CHECK repeatedly until the track
numberyou wanttocancelappears
on thefrontpaneldisplay,then
press CLEAR
Note
Clear allthe
reservations
p(stop)twice.Createa new
program followingtheabove
procedure.
When playing a CD as a general CD, set the MUSIC LEVEL
selector to HIGH.
Changing the key (Key Control) Z
You can change the key to suit your vocal range.
While playing karaoke, press one of the KEY
CONTROL buttons repeatedly to find the key that suits
your vocal range.
To
Press
Raisethekey
Lower thekey
Return totheoriginalkey
n
˜
N
You can adjust the key to 11 steps (5 steps higher, 5
steps lower and the original key).
The setting appears in the front panel display and on
the TV screen.
z When you locate another track during playback
The key automatically returns to the original key.
Note
While you’re watching Slide Show, the KEY CONTROL
buttons become inoperable.
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2
Select the item number you want.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC
Functions (PBC Playback)
On the player
Turn JOG SELECTOR to select the item number,
then press JOG SELECTOR.
When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver.
2.0 discs), you can enjoy playing simple interactive
software, software with search functions, etc.
PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs
interactively, following the menu screen on the TV
screen.
You can use the number buttons, JOG SELECTOR,
SELECT, PREV, NEXT and RETURN ˆ during PBC
Playback.
On the remote
Press the number button of the item you want.
When you want to select an item number over 10,
press >10 first, then the corresponding number
buttons. To enter “0,” use button 10/ 0.
Example: To select item number 30
Press >10 first, then 3 and 10/ 0.
Also refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as
the operating procedure may differ according to the
VIDEO CD.
3
Follow the instructions on the menu screen for
interactive operations.
When
Do the following
·
Selectingtheitem
Turn JOG SELECTOR on the player
toselecttheitem number,then
press JOG SELECTOR.
)
0
1/u
§
·
P
p
STANDBY
ECHO LEVEL
PREV
JOG
NEXT
EFFECT
KARAOKE PON PICTURE
SELECTOR
LOW
MIN
HIGH
•
•
•
MID
=
–
+
+
LEVEL L/R/STEREO SOUND
MAX
g
Pressthenumberbutton oftheitem
you wanton theremote.
ˆ
PUSH
SELECT
MIC
RETURN
“SELECT” is
flashing on theTV
screen while
In thiscase,you can gotoanother
sceneeven whileplayingmoving
pictures.
PREV JOG SELECTOR
ˆ
NEXT
(PUSH SELECT) RETURN
playingmoving
pictures
Turn JOG SELECTOR then press
JOG SELECTOR on the player, or
pressthenumberbutton oftheitem
you wanton theremote.
OPEN/CLOSE
1/u
6
ON
SCREEN
TIME
EFFECT
PICTURE SOUND
SPECIAL
MENU
Goingbacktothe
menu screen
Press RETURNˆ , PREV, or
N EXT.
(Alsorefer totheinstructions
supplied with thedisc,asthe
operatingproceduremaydiffer
according to the VIDEO CD.)
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Number buttons
RETURN
RETURN
>10 10/0
ˆ
>10
ˆ
CLEAR
˜
B
REPEAT
A
CHECK CLEAR
KEY CONTROL
˜
N
n
PLAY
KARAOKE L/R/
PON STEREO
MODE
When ”
TV screen
CANNOT OPERATE NOW“ appears on the
INDEX
· (SELECT)
C
PREV
=
c
0
SELECT
)
NEXT
+
·
PREV =
NEXT +
You’ve pressed an invalid button. Press the correct
SLOW
&
p
P
button, following the instructions on the menu screen.
VOL
CH
+
–
TV
+
–
TV/
VIDEO
1/u
To cancel PBC Playback of a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions and play the disc in Continuous Play mode
(PBC OFF)
1
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions,
following Steps 1 through 4 in “Playing a VIDEO
CD” on page 8.
The menu screen appears on the TV screen and
“SELECT” flashes.
There are two ways.
•
Before you start playing, select the track you want with
JOG SELECTOR or =/ +, then press JOG SELECTOR
or ·.
•
Before you start playing, select the track number using the
number buttons on the remote.
“PBC OFF” and “CONTINUE” appear in the front panel
display and the player starts Continuous Play. You cannot
play still pictures such as a menu screen.
z You can use · instead of JOG SELECTOR after
turning JOG SELECTOR.
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Note
When you scan the still pictures in the Slide Show, the last
Locating Scenes Directly Using
the Scene Numbers
picture may not appear.
(Scene Search) Z
Example of PBC Playback
This is an example of PBC Playback. Also refer to the
instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating
procedure may differ according to the VIDEO CD.
On VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the menu screens,
moving pictures and still pictures are divided into
“scenes” and each scene is assigned with a scene
number.
You can check the current scene number by displaying
it on the TV screen during playback (see page 15). Be
sure to memorize the scene number from which you
want to start playing.
TV screen
MENU 1
[1] AAAA
[2] BBBB
[3] CCCC
[4] DDDD
2
OPEN/CLOSE
1/u
6
ON
SCREEN
TIME
1
2
.
>
>
EFFECT
SPECIAL
MENU
3
PICTURE SOUND
SPECIAL MENU
MENU 2 (#1)
[1] aaa
[2] bbb
MENU 2 (#2)
[3] ccc
[4] ddd
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
/
Number buttons
RETURN
ˆ
>10 10/0
?
CLEAR
+ next page
= previous page
˜
REPEAT
A
B
CHECK CLEAR
4
CLEAR
KEY CONTROL
˜
N
n
PLAY
KARAOKE L/R/
PON STEREO
MODE
1
2
1
2
.
.
>
INDEX
C
PREV
=
c
0
)
NEXT
SELECT
+
·
·
SLOW
&
p
Moving picture,
still picture, etc.
P
Moving
picture, etc.
VOL
CH
+
–
TV
+
–
TV/
VIDEO
1/u
1
Press SPECIAL MENU before you start playing or
while playing a disc.
The following menu appears on the TV screen
while playing a disc.
1
To select the item:
Turn JOG SELECTOR to select the item number, then
press JOG SELECTOR, or select the number button you
want on the remote.
2
3
4
To go to the preceding menu:
Press RETURN ˆ .
To go to the next page of the menu:
Press NEXT.
TV screen
SPECIAL MENU
To go back to the preceding page of the menu:
Press PREV.
1) SCENE SEARCH
TIME SEARCH
DISC DIGEST
TRACK DIGEST
5) DIGEST 9m12
You cannot select the item w ith this mark.
2
Press button 1.
“SCENE –” and the scene numbers appear on the
TV screen.
TV screen
SCENE –
(1 – 312)
Total scene numbers
(Continued)
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3
Press the number buttons (1 - 10/ 0) to select the
scene.
To enter “0”, use the button 10/ 0.
Example: To select scene number 103
Press 1, then 10/ 0 and 3.
The selected scene number appears on the TV
screen.
TV screen
SCENE 103
(1 – 312)
Selected scene number
If you’ve made a mistake
Press CLEAR, then press the correct number button.
4
Press · to start playing from the selected scene.
The player automatically starts PBC Playback
(page 12).
z You can check the scene number while playing a disc
Press ON SCREEN repeatedly to select ON SCREEN 2
display mode (see page 15). The scene numbers appear
on the upper left side of the TV screen.
Notes
• Some discs don’t allow you to start playing from a
particular scene. In this case, when you do the task before
you start playing, the player starts playing from scene 1.
When you do the task while playing a disc, the player
starts playing from the current scene.
• Some discs don’t display the selected scene on the TV
screen.
• When you select ON SCREEN OFF display mode, no
information is shown on the TV screen.
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Lo ca t in g a Sce n e o r Tra ck Yo u Wa n t
• Before you start playing in Program Play mode
Using the On-Screen Display Z
VCD
TOTAL
STOP
10:04
Total playing time
You can check the operating status of the player and
the information about the disc with the on-screen
display on the TV screen.
PROGRAM
1. TR 1
2. TR 3
3. TR 4
Programmed track
numbers
OPEN/CLOSE
1/u
6
ON
SCREEN
TIME
ON SCREEN
EFFECT
PICTURE SOUND
SPECIAL
MENU
pDisplay information of ON SCREEN 2 mode
While playing a disc, the current track number and the
playing time are always displayed.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
The operating status is displayed for a few seconds only
when you change the operating status.
RETURN
>10 10/0
ˆ
CLEAR
REPEAT
˜
A
B
CHECK CLEAR
The same information as in ON SCREEN 1 is displayed
before you start playing.
Press ON SCREEN.
Each time you press the button, the on-screen display
changes as follows:
TR 3
0:55
Playing time on the
current track
ON SCREEN 1
.
ON SCREEN 2
.
ON SCREEN OFF
• During PBC Playback (page 12)
When using a VIDEO CD
pDisplay information of ON SCREEN 1 mode
The operating status is displayed for a few seconds only
when you change the operating status.
SCENE 1
0:55
Playing time of the scene
(not displayed
for some scenes)
Scene number (page 13)
PLAY
Playing status
• “PLAY” w hen you start
playing
• “STOP” w hen you stop
playing
pDisplay information of ON SCREEN OFF mode
• “PAUSE” w hen you
pause playing
No information is displayed.
When using an audio CD
• Before you start playing (except for the Program Play
mode)
The same information is displayed in ON SCREEN 1
mode and ON SCREEN 2 mode while playing an audio
CD.
When Resume Play is
available
RESUME
VCD
STOP
47:55
Total playing time
Play mode
pDisplay information of ON SCREEN 1 or ON SCREEN 2
CONTINUE
REPEAT
M.BASS
ACTIVE
TR1-15
During Repeat Play
• In Continuous or Shuffle Play mode
While a sound effect is
turned on
Current index number
CD
PLAY
0:55
TR
CONTINUE
3
IDX
1
Playing time of the
current track
While a picture effect is
turned on
TR1-15
Play mode
Current track number
(Continued)
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• In Program Play mode
Using the Front Panel Display
Z
CD
PLAY
0:55
TR
PROGRAM
3
IDX
1
You can check information about the disc using the
front panel display.
Indicates the current track
1. TR 1
2. TR 3
3. TR 4
OPEN/CLOSE
1/u
6
ON
SCREEN
TIME
TIME
EFFECT
SPECIAL
MENU
• Before you start playing (except for the Program Play
PICTURE SOUND
mode)
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
CD
STOP
47:55
Total playing time
Play mode
RETURN
ˆ
CONTINUE
>10 10/0
CLEAR
REPEAT
˜
A
B
CHECK CLEAR
TR1-15
Checking the total number and playing
time of the tracks
• Before you start playing in Program Play mode
Press TIME before you start playing.
The front panel display shows the total number of
tracks and total playing time.
CD
STOP
TOTAL 10:44
Total playing time of the
program
PROGRAM
Total number of tracks
1. TR 1
2. TR 3
3. TR 4
KEY CONTROL
Programmed track
numbers
VIDEO CD
pDisplay information of ON SCREEN OFF mode
No information is displayed.
Total playing time
The information also appears when you press the
6 OPEN/ CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
Notes
• Select the display mode other than ON SCREEN OFF for
normal operation. When you select ON SCREEN OFF, you
cannot check the operating status while operating the
player. In this case, check the information in the front
panel display.
Display information while playing a disc
While playing an audio CD or a VIDEO CD without
PBC functions, the front panel display shows the
current track number, playing time of the track and
index number (page 19).
• When you record the playback picture of this player on
another VCR, etc., be sure to select ON SCREEN OFF.
Otherwise, the display information is also recorded on the
VCR.
Current track
number
Index
number
KEY CONTROL
INDEX
PBC
VIDEO CD
CONTINUE
"PBC" is
"CONTINUE" is
displayed w hile
playing a VIDEO CD
w ithout PBC functions
or an audio CD.
Playing
time
displayed w hile
playing a VIDEO
CD w ith PBC
functions.
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Checking the remaining time
Resuming Playback from the
Point You Stopped a Disc
(Resume Play)
Each time you press TIME while playing a disc, the
display changes as shown in the chart below.
Note that you cannot check the remaining time during
PBC Playback (page 12).
The player memorizes the point you stopped a disc
and you can resume playback from that point.
Resume Play is canceled if you unplug the player.
·
p
Playing time and number of the current track
KEY CONTROL
INDEX
)
0
1/u
§
·
P
p
STANDBY
ECHO LEVEL
PREV
JOG
NEXT
EFFECT
KARAOKE PON PICTURE
SELECTOR
CONTINUE
LOW
MIN
HIGH
•
•
•
MID
=
–
+
+
LEVEL L/R/STEREO SOUND
MAX
g
ˆ
PUSH
SELECT
MIC
RETURN
Press TIME
1
2
While playing a disc, press p to stop playback.
“RESUME” appears in the front panel display and
on the TV screen.
If “RESUME” doesn't appear, Resume Play is not
available.
Remaining time on the current track
KEY CONTROL
INDEX
CONTINUE
Press ·.
Press TIME
The player starts playback from the point you
stopped the disc in Step 1.
Remaining time on the disc
KEY CONTROL
z To view from the beginning of the VIDEO CD
When "RESUME" appears in the front panel display,
press p, then press ·.
CONTINUE
This information does not appear in Program Play
mode if the remaining time exceeds 100 minutes.
Notes
• Resume Play is not available in Digest, Shuffle or Program
Play mode.
Press TIME
• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may
resume playback from a different point.
• If you play a CD audio track in a VIDEO CD with PBC
function (see page 12) and resume playback, the
background picture may change to blue. However, this is
not a malfunction.
z What is a track?
A disc is divided into sections of a picture or a music
piece called “tracks.” Each track is assigned with a track
number to locate the track you want.
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Locating a Specific Track
Locating a Point by Elapsed
Time (Time Search)
You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc
using the JOG SELECTOR, =/ + buttons (AMS:
Automatic Music Sensor) or number buttons.
Note that while playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions, this function is available only during
playback without PBC functions (PBC OFF, page 12).
This function lets you use elapsed time as a guide to
find a certain point on a VIDEO CD. To use Time
Search function with VIDEO CDs with PBC function
(Ver. 2.0 discs), see the explanation below. “Elapsed”
means the time from the beginning of the disc and is
not the playing time of the current track.
)
0
1/u
§
·
P
p
Time Search function is especially useful when playing
discs that have only a few track divisions.
This function cannot be used during Digest Play (see
page 20).
STANDBY
ECHO LEVEL
PREV
JOG
NEXT
EFFECT
KARAOKE PON PICTURE
SELECTOR
LOW
MIN
HIGH
•
•
•
MID
=
–
+
+
LEVEL L/R/STEREO SOUND
MAX
g
ˆ
PUSH
SELECT
MIC
RETURN
PREV
JOG SELECTOR
(PUSH SELECT)
NEXT
OPEN/CLOSE
1/u
6
ON
SCREEN
TIME
OPEN/CLOSE
1/u
EFFECT
PICTURE SOUND
SPECIAL
MENU
6
ON
SCREEN
TIME
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
EFFECT
SPECIAL
PICTURE SOUND
MENU
Number buttons
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
RETURN
>10 10/0
ˆ
>10
CLEAR
˜
REPEAT
A
B
CHECK CLEAR
Number buttons
KEY CONTROL
˜
N
n
RETURN
ˆ
PLAY
KARAOKE L/R/
PON STEREO
>10 10/0
>10
MODE
CLEAR
˜
A
REPEAT
B
CHECK CLEAR
INDEX
C
PREV
=
c
0
)
NEXT
KEY CONTROL
˜
N
n
SELECT
PLAY
KARAOKE L/R/
PON STEREO
MODE
+
·
·
p
SLOW
&
INDEX
p
P
C
PREV
=
c
0
SELECT
)
NEXT
VOL
CH
+
–
TV
+
+
–
·
=
+
TV/
VIDEO
1/u
SLOW
&
p
P
VOL
CH
+
–
TV
+
–
TV/
VIDEO
1/u
1
Press SPECIAL MENU while playing a disc or
before you start playing.
The following menu appears on the TV screen.
To locate
Press
TV screen
The next or succeeding
tracks (AMS)
NEXT or + repeatedly, or turn
JOG SELECTOR clockwise until
you find the track
SPECIAL MENU
The current or preceding PREV or = repeatedly, or turn
SCENE SEARCH
2) TIME SEARCH
3) DISC DIGEST
4) TRACK DIGEST
5) DIGEST 9m12
tracks (AMS)
JOG SELECTOR counterclockwise
until you find the track
A specific track directly Z Number button of the track
z
When you directly locate a track numbered over 10
Z
You cannot select the item w ith this mark.
Press >10 first, then the corresponding number buttons.
2
3
Press button 2.
To enter “0,” use button 10/ 0.
Example: To play track number 30
Press >10 first, then 3 and 10/ 0.
Press the number buttons to to enter the time (in
minutes) of the point that you want to locate.
The entered time appears on the TV screen.
z What is a track?
A disc is divided into sections of a picture or a music
piece called “tracks.” Each track is assigned with a track
number to locate the track you want.
4
Press ·.
Playback starts from the entered time.
To use Time Search function with VIDEO CDs with
PBC function (Ver. 2.0 discs)
Do Steps 1 and 2 above before you start playing the
VIDEO CD so that “PBC OFF” appears in the front
panel display.
Note
During PBC Playback, the JOG SELECTOR, = and +
buttons have different functions from the ones explained in
the table above.
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Notes
• While playing a VIDEO CD, the picture may be distorted
Locating a Particular Point in a
Scene or Track
You can also locate a particular point in a scene or
track while playing a disc.
during the search operation.
• While playing an audio CD or a CD audio track in a
VIDEO CD, you can also locate a point as in the table in
the left column.
During PBC Playback (page 12), this function is
available only while playing moving pictures.
While playing an audio CD or a CD audio track in a
VIDEO CD, changing the search speed while locating a
point or Slow-motion Play is not available.
Locating a point using the index
(Index Search) Z
There are two kinds of indexes: one is for audio CDs
and the other is for VIDEO CDs. You can locate a point
you want using the index.
0
) ·
Note that this function is available only for indexed
discs. Also note that you cannot search indexes in
different tracks.
)
0
1/u
§
·
P
p
STANDBY
ECHO LEVEL
PREV
JOG
NEXT
EFFECT
KARAOKE PON PICTURE
SELECTOR
LOW
MIN
HIGH
•
•
•
MID
=
–
+
+
LEVEL L/R/STEREO SOUND
MAX
g
ˆ
PUSH
MIC
RETURN
SELECT
While playing a track, press INDEX C or c
repeatedly.
• To locate the current or preceding index numbers,
press INDEX C.
• To locate the next or subsequent index numbers,
press INDEX c.
INDEX
C
c
0
SELECT
)
NEXT
0/)
·
INDEX C/c
PREV
=
+
·
SLOW
&
p
P
& SLOW
VOL
CH
+
–
TV
+
–
TV/
VIDEO
1/u
Front panel display
KEY CONTROL
INDEX
VIDEO CD
CONTINUE
Index number
To locate a point
Press
TV screen (w hen you press C or c w hile playing a
VIDEO CD)
ON SCREEN 1 or 2 display mode
While monitoring the ) (forward) or 0 (backward)
picture or sound
repeatedly to select the speed () or
0 1, ) or 0 2, or ) or 0 3).
When you find the point, press · to
return to the normal speed. You will
not hear the sound while playing a
VIDEO CD. Note that you cannot
change the search speed on audio
CDs.
TR 3
V-IDX 2
Index number
TV screen (w hile playing an audio CD)
Slowly by observing & SLOW. You will not hear the
the TV screen sound during the operation. When
ON SCREEN 1 or 2 display mode
(Slow-motion Play) Z you find the point, press · to return
CD
PLAY
0:55
to the normal speed.
TR
3
IDX
2
CONTINUE
Index number
z If you want to locate a particular point of a long
track
It is convenient to use Track Digest (see page 21).
z If “
” appears in the front panel display
The disc has reached the end after you pressed ).
Press 0 or = to go back.
z If you want to change the playback speed during
Slow-motion Play Z
z What is an index?
It is a number that divides a track or a disc into some
sections in order to easily locate the point you want.
You may determine if a disc uses index by looking at
the disc’s packaging.
Press & SLOW repeatedly until you find the playback
speed you want. Three speeds are available: SLOW 1,
SLOW 2 and SLOW 3. Each time you press the button,
the indication changes as follows.
Note
n SLOW 1 n SLOW 2 n SLOW 3
If there are no more indexes while playing a VIDEO CD,
CANNOT OPERATE NOW” appears on the TV screen
and the player continues playing.
“
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Locating the track you want on a disc
(Disc Digest)
You can locate the track you want by observing the
first picture of up to 9 or 12 tracks on the disc at one
time on the TV screen.
Locating by Observing Several
Scenes at One Time
(Digest Play) Z
You can locate the track or scene you want by
observing several still pictures at one time on the TV
screen. You can also select the number of still pictures.
Note that while playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions, this function is available before you start
playing or during playback without PBC functions
(PBC OFF, page 12).
1
Press SPECIAL MENU while playing a disc or
before you start playing.
The following menu appears on the TV screen.
TV screen
SPECIAL MENU
While playing a VIDEO CD, you will not hear the
sound.
While playing an audio CD, you will only hear the
sound.
SCENE SEARCH
2) TIME SEARCH
3) DISC DIGEST
4) TRACK DIGEST
5) DIGEST 9m12
OPEN/CLOSE
1/u
6
ON
SCREEN
TIME
EFFECT
PICTURE SOUND
SPECIAL
MENU
Number of still pictures
Press button 3.
While playing a VIDEO CD, the TV screen shows
still pictures of the first scenes of tracks 1 to 9 or 12
on the disc.
SPECIAL MENU
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
Number buttons
RETURN
>10 10/0
ˆ
>10
CLEAR
˜
A
REPEAT
B
CHECK CLEAR
KEY CONTROL
While playing an audio CD, the beginnings of each
track are played in sequence. n shows the track
that the player is currently playing.
˜
N
n
PLAY
KARAOKE L/R/
PON STEREO
MODE
INDEX
C
PREV
=
c
0
)
SELECT
NEXT
+
·
SLOW
&
p
TV screen
P
VOL
CH
+
–
TV
+
–
TV/
VIDEO
1/u
DISC DIGEST
1
4
2
5
3
6
Specifying the number of still pictures
You can select either 9 or 12 of still pictures that appear
on the TV screen during Disc Digest and Track Digest.
7
8
9
1
Press SPECIAL MENU while playing a disc or
before you start playing.
The following menu appears on the TV screen.
To view still pictures of the tracks numbered over 9
Press +. The TV screen shows still pictures of tracks
10 to 18 or 13 to 24.
TV screen
If there are more tracks, “+” is displayed on the
upper right side of the TV screen.
SPECIAL MENU
To go back to the previous screen, press =.
SCENE SEARCH
2) TIME SEARCH
3) DISC DIGEST
4) TRACK DIGEST
5) DIGEST 9m12
You cannot select the item w ith this mark.
2
Press button 5.
Each time you press the button, the number
toggles between 9 and 12. Select 9n12 for 9 still
pictures; select 12n9 for 12 still pictures.
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3
Press the number button to select the track.
The player starts playing from the selected track.
2
Press button 4.
While playing a VIDEO CD, the player divides the
track into 9 or 12 sections and the TV screen shows
still pictures of each section in order.
To select tracks numbered over 10
Use the >10 button (see page 18).
While playing an audio CD, the player divides the
track into 9 to 12 sections and plays the beginnings
of each section in sequence. n shows the section
that the player is currently playing.
To cancel Disc Digest
Press p.
TV screen
Notes
Current
track
•
The operable item of the special menu is different
depending on discs or PBC function ON/ OFF setting.
If you start Disc Digest before you start playing a VIDEO
CD with PBC functions, the player automatically starts
playing without PBC functions (PBC OFF, page 12).
When you start Disc Digest in Shuffle or Program Play
mode, the player automatically enters Continuous Play
mode (page 8).
TRACK 1 DIGEST
1
4
2
5
3
6
•
•
7
8
9
Locating the point you want in a track
(Track Digest)
3
Press the corresponding number button to select
the point you want.
The player starts playing from the selected point.
The player may start playing from a point which is
a little different from the one displayed during
Track Digest.
You can have the player divide a track into 9 or 12
sections. You can locate the point you want by viewing
the first picture of each section at one time on the TV
screen. This might be useful when you play a disc
which is divided into few tracks, such as a movie.
To cancel Track Digest
Press p.
1
Press SPECIAL MENU while playing a disc or
before you start playing.
The following menu appears on the TV screen.
z You can select a point which isn’t displayed yet on
TV screen
the TV screen in Step 2
SPECIAL MENU
z During Track Digest, you can start Track Digest on
another track
SCENE SEARCH
2) TIME SEARCH
3) DISC DIGEST
4) TRACK DIGEST
5) DIGEST 9m12
Press = or +.
Note that this function is not available in Shuffle or
Program Play mode.
Notes
• If you start Track Digest before you start playing a VIDEO
CD with PBC functions, the player automatically starts
playing without PBC functions (PBC OFF, page 12).
• If you start Track Digest before you start playing in
Shuffle or Program Play mode, the player automatically
enters Continuous Play mode (page 8).
• When a track is shorter than about 40 seconds, the player
may divide the track into less than 9 or 12 sections.
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Repeating the current track
You can repeat only the current track in Continuous
Play mode (page 8).
Playing Repeatedly Z
You can play all the tracks, a single track or a specific
portion repeatedly.
While the track you want is being played, press
REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT1” appears in the
front panel display.
OPEN/CLOSE
1/u
6
ON
SCREEN
TIME
EFFECT
To cancel repeating the current track
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT1” disappears from
the front panel display.
SPECIAL
MENU
PICTURE SOUND
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
RETURN
>
10 10/0
ˆ
CLEAR
˜
REPEAT
A
B
CHECK CLEAR
Repeating a specific portion
(A˜B Repeat) Z
A˜
B
REPEAT
KEY CONTROL
˜
N
n
PLAY
KARAOKE L/R/
PON STEREO
MODE
INDEX
You can play a specific portion in a track repeatedly.
This might be useful when you want to memorize
lyrics.
During PBC Playback (page 12), this function is
available only while playing moving pictures.
C
PREV
=
c
0
SELECT
)
NEXT
+
·
·
SLOW
&
p
P
VOL
CH
+
–
TV
+
–
TV/
VIDEO
1/u
1
2
While playing a disc, press A˜B when you find
the starting point (point A) to be played
repeatedly.
“A–” of “REPEAT A–” flashes in the front panel
display.
Repeating all the tracks on a disc
In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the player repeats
the track in the shuffled or programmed order.
You cannot do Repeat Play during PBC playback
(page 12) or Digest Play (page 20).
When you reach the ending point (point B), press
A˜B again.
“REPEAT A–B” appears. The player plays this
Press REPEAT while playing a disc.
“REPEAT” appears in the front panel display. The
player repeats the tracks as follows:
specific portion repeatedly.
To cancel A˜B Repeat
Press REPEAT.
When the disc is played in The player repeats
Continuous Play
(page 8)
All the tracks
z When you want to restart from the starting point A
Shuffle Play
(page 23)
All the tracks in random order
Press · during A˜B Repeat.
Program Play (page 23)
The same program
Note
If you start Slow-motion Play during A˜B Repeat, Slow-
motion Play is canceled when the player returns to the point
A.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” disappears from
the front panel display.
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Playing in Random Order
Creating Your Own Program
(Shuffle Play) Z
(Program Play) Z
You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play in a
random order.
You can arrange the order of the tracks on the discs
and create your own program. The program can
contain up to 24 tracks.
· P p
OPEN/CLOSE
1/u
6
ON
SCREEN
TIME
)
0
1/u
§
·
P
p
EFFECT
PICTURE SOUND
SPECIAL
MENU
STANDBY
ECHO LEVEL
PREV
JOG
NEXT
EFFECT
KARAOKE PON PICTURE
SELECTOR
LOW
MIN
HIGH
•
•
•
MID
=
–
+
+
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
LEVEL L/R/STEREO SOUND
MAX
g
ˆ
PUSH
SELECT
MIC
RETURN
RETURN
>
10 10/0
ˆ
CLEAR
˜
A
REPEAT
B
CHECK CLEAR
JOG SELECTOR
(PUSH SELECT)
KEY CONTROL
˜
N
n
PLAY
KARAOKE L/R/
PON STEREO
MODE
PLAY MODE
OPEN/CLOSE
1/u
INDEX
C
PREV
=
c
0
SELECT
)
NEXT
6
ON
SCREEN
TIME
+
·
·
SLOW
&
p
P
EFFECT
SPECIAL
PICTURE SOUND
MENU
VOL
CH
+
–
TV
+
–
TV/
VIDEO
1/u
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Number buttons
RETURN
1
2
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE”
appears in the front panel display.
>
10 10/0
ˆ
>10
CHECK
CLEAR
˜
REPEAT
A
B
CHECK CLEAR
CLEAR
KEY CONTROL
˜
N
n
PLAY
KARAOKE L/R/
PON STEREO
MODE
KEY CONTROL
PLAY MODE
INDEX
c
C
PREV
=
0
SELECT
)
NEXT
+
·
p
+
·
=
P
SHUFFLE
SLOW
&
p
P
VOL
CH
+
–
TV
+
–
TV/
VIDEO
1/u
”SHUFFLE“ is lit
Press · to start Shuffle Play.
1
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” appears in the front panel display.
The
indication appears while the player is
“shuffling” the tracks.
KEY CONTROL
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CONTINUE” appears
in the front panel display. (When you want to play a VIDEO
CD with PBC functions, be sure to press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” disappears from the front panel
display.)
PROGRAM
”PROGRAM“ is lit
(Continued)
z You can start Shuffle Play while playing in
Continuous Play mode
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE”
appears in the front panel display. Shuffle Play starts
from the current track.
Note
If you play a VIDEO CD with PBC functions in Shuffle Play
mode, you cannot use the PBC functions.
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z You can check the contents of the program during
programing on the TV screen
2
Select the tracks you want to program.
On the player
If you press ON SCREEN to select ON SCREEN OFF
Turn JOG SELECTOR until the track number you
want to program appears in the front panel
display, then press JOG SELECTOR or PLAY
MODE.
display mode, you won’t see this information (page 15).
z The program remains even after the Program Play
ends
On the remote
When you press ·, you can play the same program
Press the number buttons of the tracks you want
to program in the order you want.
Example: To program the tracks in the order 2, 8, 5
Press the number buttons 2 n 8 n 5.
To program a track numbered over 10, use the >10
button (see page 18).
again.
Notes
• If you play a VIDEO CD with PBC functions in Program
Play mode, you cannot use PBC functions (page 12).
• If the total playing time exceeds 100 minutes, “– – . – –”
appears in the front panel display.
Last programed track
• If you program more than 24 tracks, “FULL” appears in
the front panel display and on the TV screen.
STEP
KEY CONTROL
Checking the track order Z
PROGRAM
You can check your program before or after you start
playing.
Programed
order
Total playing
time
Press CHECK.
If you’ve made a mistake Z
Press CLEAR, then press the correct number button.
Each time you press this button, the front panel display
shows the track number and the total playing time in
the programed order. After the last track in the
program, the front panel display shows “End” and
returns to the original display.
3
Press · to start Program Play.
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CONTINUE” appears
in the front panel display. (When you want to play a VIDEO
CD with PBC functions, be sure to press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “PROGRAM” disappears from the front
panel display.)
Changing the track order
You can change your program before you start playing.
To
Press
Erase a track Z
CHECK until the track you don’t
want appears in the display, then
press CLEAR.
z You can check the total playing time while
programing in Step 2 (Program Edit)
1 Turn JOG SELECTOR or press = or + until the
track you want to program appears in the front panel
display.
Erase the last track in
the program Z
CLEAR. Each time you press this
button, the last track is cleared.
Add tracks to the end
of the program
Number buttons of the tracks to be
added on the remote, or turn JOG
SELECTOR until the track number
you want appears in the display then
press JOG SELECTOR.
The total playing time including the selected track
appears in the front panel display.
2 Press JOG SELECTOR or PLAY MODE to confirm
your selection.
3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to program more tracks.
Change the whole
p (stop). Create a new program
program completely
following the programing procedure.
z You can insert a pause as one step
During programing, press P to insert a pause. The total
playing time is reset to “0.00.”
When playing a program which contains a pause, the
player pauses at the step in which a pause is
programed, until you press P or ·. This might be
useful when you record a program on both sides of a
tape.
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Enjoying Picture Effects
Enjoying Sound Effects
You will get a clear-cut picture by emphasizing the
outline of the pictures without increasing noise on the
picture or you can enjoy a picture which luminance is
reduced just like the picture on the movie theater
screen.
You can play a disc with one of two acoustic
atmospheres: M(ega).BASS or EX(tra).WIDE.
)
0
1/u
§
·
P
p
STANDBY
ECHO LEVEL
PREV
JOG
NEXT
EFFECT
KARAOKE PON PICTURE
SELECTOR
LOW
MIN
HIGH
•
•
•
MID
=
–
+
+
)
LEVEL L/R/STEREO SOUND
MAX
g
0
1/u
ˆ
PUSH
SELECT
§
·
P
p
MIC
RETURN
STANDBY
ECHO LEVEL
PREV
JOG
NEXT
EFFECT
KARAOKE PON PICTURE
SELECTOR
LOW
MIN
HIGH
•
•
•
MID
=
–
+
+
LEVEL L/R/STEREO SOUND
MAX
g
ˆ
PUSH
SELECT
MIC
RETURN
EFFECT SOUND
While playing a disc, press EFFECT SOUND
EFFECT PICTURE
repeatedly until the desired effect appears in the front
panel display.
Getting a clear-cut picture (Active Picture)
Press EFFECT PICTURE repeatedly until “ACTIVE”
appears in the front panel display.
Effect mode
M.BASS
Atmosphere
Emphasizes the bass
EX.WIDE
Provides a greater sense of expance
Getting a movie-theater-like picture
(Theater Picture)
Press EFFECT PICTURE repeatedly until “THEATER”
appears in the front panel display.
To cancel the sound effect
Press EFFECT SOUND repeatedly until “M.BASS” or
“EX.WIDE” disappears from the front panel display.
To cancel the picture effect
Press EFFECT PICTURE repeatedly until“ACTIVE” or
“THEATER” disappears from the front panel display.
Note
The Active Picture and Theater Picture functions are not
available while playing an audio CD.
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Switching the Sound
Controlling the TV with the
Supplied Remote Z
On multiplex discs, you can select the sound from the
right or left channel and listen to the sound of the
selected channel through both the right and left
speakers. In this case, the sound loses the stereo effect.
You can control Sony TVs with the g mark using the
supplied remote.
OPEN/CLOSE
1/u
)
6
0
1/u
ON
§
·
P
p
SCREEN
TIME
STANDBY
ECHO LEVEL
PREV
JOG
NEXT
EFFECT
KARAOKE PON PICTURE
SELECTOR
LOW
MIN
HIGH
•
•
•
MID
=
–
+
+
EFFECT
PICTURE SOUND
SPECIAL
MENU
LEVEL L/R/STEREO SOUND
MAX
g
ˆ
PUSH
SELECT
MIC
RETURN
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
L/R/STEREO
Press L/ R/ STEREO while playing a disc.
Each time you press the button, the indication and the
sound from the speakers change as follows:
RETURN
>10 10/0
ˆ
CLEAR
˜
B
REPEAT
A
CHECK CLEAR
KEY CONTROL
˜
N
n
PLAY
KARAOKE L/R/
PON STEREO
MODE
INDEX
C
PREV
=
c
0
)
NEXT
SELECT
+
·
SLOW
&
Press
Indication* You will hear
p
P
VOL
CH
+
–
TV
+
–
Once
MONO L
MONO R
STEREO**
The sound of the left channel
TV/
VIDEO
1/u
CH
+
/
–
TV 1/u
Twice
The sound of the right channel
The standard stereo sound
TV/VIDEO
VOL
+
/
–
Three times
* When you select ON SCREEN OFF display mode, check
the indication on the front panel display.
** This indication doesn’t appear in the front panel display.
Press
You can
TV 1/u
Turn on or off the TV
TV/ VIDEO
VOL +/ –
CH +/ –
Select the input source to the TV
Adjust the volume of the TV
Change the channel of the TV
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Playing Karaoke with Any
Stereo Discs (Karaoke Pon)
You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc,
even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing the singer’s
voice.
)
0
1/u
§
·
P
p
STANDBY
ECHO LEVEL
PREV
JOG
NEXT
EFFECT
KARAOKE PON PICTURE
SELECTOR
LOW
MIN
HIGH
•
•
•
MID
=
–
+
+
LEVEL L/R/STEREO SOUND
MAX
g
ˆ
PUSH
SELECT
MIC
RETURN
KARAOKE PON
Press KARAOKE PON.
“K. PON” appears in the front panel display and on
the TV screen.
This reduces the singer's voice so that you can enjoy
karaoke. However, this also reduces the stereo effect.
To cancel Karaoke Pon
Press KARAOKE PON again. “K. PON” disappears from the
front panel display.
z When you use Karaoke Pon
Use stereo-recorded discs.
Notes
• Karaoke Pon may not work well for the following cases:
— Monaural-recorded discs (The accompaniment is also
reduced.)
— Only a few instruments are playing in the stereo-
recorded disc
— A duet is being played
— The disc has strong echoes or chorus
— The singer’s voice on the disc deviates from the center
— Multiplex discs
• When you select ON SCREEN OFF display mode, no
information is shown on the TV screen.
• When you turn on the Karaoke Pon function, EX.WIDE
sound effect turns off automatically; when you turn off the
function, EX.WIDE sound effect turns on automatically.
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Notes on Discs
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while
using the player, use this troubleshooting guide to help
you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On handling discs
•
To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not
touch the surface.
•
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
If there is glue (or a similar substance) on the disc, remove
the glue completely before using the disc.
There’s no sound.
/Check that the player is connected securely.
/Make sure you operate the TV or the amplifier
correctly.
/Make sure you select the CD player position on the
amplifier.
There’s no picture.
/Check that the player is connected securely.
/Make sure you operate the TV correctly.
/Make sure you set the COLOR SYSTEM switch
correctly, according to your TV.
Do not stick
•
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct
sunlight as there can be considerable rise in temperature
inside the car.
The picture is distorted.
/Clean the disc (see page 28).
•
•
After playing, store the disc in its case.
Only regular circular discs can be used in this VIDEO CD
player. Irregularly shaped discs, such as star- or
heart-shaped discs, may damage the player.
The disc doesn’t play.
/There’s no disc inside (“no dISC” appears).
Insert a disc.
/Insert the disc with the label side up on the disc tray
correctly.
On cleaning
/Clean the disc (see page 28).
/Moisture has condensed inside the player. Remove the
disc and leave the player turned on for about an hour
(see page 2).
•
Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from the center out.
The sound loses stereo effect.
/“MONO R” or “MONO L” appears in the front panel
display (see page 26).
The remote doesn’t function.
/Remove the obstacles in the path of the remote and the
player.
/Point the remote at the remote sensor g on the player.
/Replace all the batteries in the remote with new ones if
they are weak.
•
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
There’s no sound from the microphone.
/Switch the microphone on.
/Turn the MIC LEVEL control clockwise.
Howling occurs.
/Move the microphone away from the speakers.
/Lower the volume.
/Lower the microphone volume or echo level.
The player doesn't play from the first track when playing
a VIDEO CD without PBC functions or an audio CD.
/Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CONTINUE”
appears in the front panel display, then press ·.
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Specifications
Glossary
VIDEO CD player
Auto Pause
Automatic pause function that works according to the
signal encoded on the disc during PBC playback. In
thiscase,“AUTOP
display. If the player doesn’t resume play for a long
Laser
Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration: continuous
Laser output*
Max 44.6 µW
”appearsinthefrontpanel
* 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.
time,pressP
or ·toresumeplaymanually.
Wavelength
780 - 790 nm
PBC Playback
Signal format system
Frequency response
NTSC, PAL
Playback using the menu screens recorded on VIDEO
CDs with PBC functions. You can enjoy simple
interactive operations using the PBC Playback
function.
2 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB
Outputs
Jack
type
Maximum
output
level
Load impedance
Phono
jacks
1.43 V
(at 100 kilohms)
Over 10 kilohms
Playback Control (PBC)
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to
control playback.
By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with
PBC functions, you can enjoy playing simple
interactive software, software with search functions,
and so on.
AUDIO OUT
Phono
jack
1 Vp-p
75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative, white
peak
VIDEO
OUT
4-pin
Y: 1 Vp-p
S VIDEO OUT
75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
mini DIN C: 0.286 Vp-p
When you insert a VIDEO CD with PBC functions on
this player, “PBC” appears in the front panel display.
Inputs
Jack
type
Maximum
input
level
Load impedance
Track
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a disc. Each
track is assigned with a track number to locate the
track you want.
Mini-jack 100 mVp-p
600 ohms
MIC
General
Power requirements
(model for Thai)
220 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz
(model for other countries)
110 - 120 V or 220 - 240 V AC,
adjustable, 50/ 60 Hz
VIDEO CD
A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
The picture information uses the MPEG 1 format, one
of the world wide standards of digital compact
technology. The picture information is compressed
about 120 times. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can
contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures.
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio information.
Sounds outside the range of human hearing are
compressed while the sounds we can hear aren’t
compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the audio
information of conventional audio CDs.
Power consumption
24 W
Dimensions (approx.)
(w/h/d)
280 × 91 × 285 mm
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.)
2.9 kg
Supplied accessories
Audio and video connecting cord (3 phono plugs – 3 phono plugs)
(1)
Remote commander (remote) RMT-F88V (1)
Sony R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
• Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and
sounds.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still
pictures and enjoy PBC functions.
This player conforms to both versions.
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Names of controls
L, M, N
Index
Locating
a specific point 19
a specific scene 19
a specific track 18
by monitoring 19
by observing the front panel
display 19
directly 18
using AMS 18
using index 19
Bu t t o n s
A˜B 22
A, B
CH +/ – 26
A-B repeat 22
Active picture 25
Adjusting
echo level 11
microphone volume 10
music level 11
volume
AMS 18
CHECK 10, 23
CLEAR 10, 13, 23
EFFECT PICTURE 25
EFFECT SOUND 25
INDEX C/ c 19
KARAOKE PON 27
KEY CONTROL nN˜ 10
L/ R/ STEREO 26
Number 10, 12, 13, 18, 20, 23
ON SCREEN 15
PLAY MODE 23
PREV/ NEXT 9, 10, 12, 18
REPEAT 22
RETURN ˆ 12
SPECIAL MENU 13, 20
& SLOW 19
TIME 16
TV/ VIDEO 26
8
O
Auto Pause 29
Automatic Music Sensor. See
AMS
On-screen display 15
P, Q
PBC functions 12, 29
PBC Playback 12, 29
Playback
Continuous Play
Program Play 23
Repeat Play 22
Shuffle Play 23
Program
C
Color system switch
Connecting
Continuous play
6
5
8
8
D, E
VOL +/ – 26
Digest Play 20
Disc Digest 20
Display
front panel display 16
on-screen display 15
§
8, 9
8-10, 12, 13, 17-19, 22, 23
9, 23
changing 24
checking 24
·
P
p
9, 10, 17, 18, 23
R
S
=/+ 9, 10, 12, 18, 23
0/) 19
Remaining time 17
>10 10, 12, 18, 20, 23
Remote control
Repeating 22
Resume Play 17
4
F, G
Front panel display 16
Sw it ch
MUSIC LEVEL 10
TV 1/u 26
H
Handling CDs 28
1/u (on/ standby)
8
Scene 13
Hooking up
5
Scene Seach 13
Searching. See Locating
Shuffle Play 23
Slow-motion Play 19
Specifying number of still
pictures 20
Co n t ro l
I, J, K
ECHO LEVEL 10
Index 19
Index Search 19
JOG SELECTOR 9, 10, 12, 18,
23
MIC LEVEL 10
Switching the sound 26
Ja ck
T
MIC 10
Theater picture 25
Time search 15
Total playing time 17
Track Digest 21
Ot h e rs
Disc tray
8
Front panel display 16
Troubleshooting 28
g
4
U
Unpacking
4
V, W, X, Y, Z
VIDEO CDs 4, 8, 29
Voltage selector
7
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