3-810-894-11 (1)
VIDEO CD
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Operating Instructions
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MCE-F11
1996 by Sony Corporation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
This Player Can Play the Following Discs................................................................ 4
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 4
Hooking Up the System ...................................................................................................... 5
Playing a VIDEO CD.............................................................................................................. 8
Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback)......................................... 10
Locating a Scene or Track You Want
Using the Front Panel Display ........................................................................................ 12
Resuming Playback from the Point You Stopped a VIDEO CD (Resume Play) ..... 13
Locating a Specific Scene or Track ................................................................................. 13
Locating a Particular Point in a Scene or Track ............................................................ 14
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Playing CDs in Various Modes
Playing Repeatedly ........................................................................................................... 15
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ...................................................................... 16
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) .............................................................. 16
Switching the Sound ........................................................................................................ 18
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote ............................................................. 18
Enjoying Karaoke
Playing Karaoke ................................................................................................................ 19
Additional Information
Notes on Discs ................................................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 20
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 21
Glossary .............................................................................................................................. 21
Index.......................................................................................................................................... 22
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This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
Audio CDs
Unpacking
VIDEO CDs
Disc logo
Check that you received the following items:
• Audio and video connecting cord (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
• Plug adaptor (1)
Contents
Disc size
Play time
Audio
Audio + Video
(moving pictures)
12 cm/ 8 cm (CD
single)
12 cm/ 8 cm
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 10.
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.
You can
Disc type
Enjoy video playback (moving
pictures) as well as music.
VIDEO CDs without
PBC functions
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
You can control Sony TVs with the g mark using the
supplied remote
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.
VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs)
See page 18.
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 AUDIO
LINE OUT
To VIDEO
LINE OUT
To an AC
outlet
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.
To video
input
To audio
input
TV
pWhen listening to the sound through TV speakers
VIDEO CD player
TV
LINE OUT
INPUT
: Signal flow
AUDIO
VIDEO
To an AC outlet
R
L
VIDEO
pWhen listening to the sound through speakers
connected to an amplifier
L
AUDIO
VIDEO CD player
R
pWhen listening to the sound through speakers
connected to an amplifier
VIDEO CD player
TV
To VIDEO
LINE OUT
To AUDIO
LINE OUT
To an AC
outlet
LINE OUT
INPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
R
L
To video
input
L
AUDIO
TV
R
To audio
input
Amplifier
To an AC outlet
Amplifier
CD
L
R
(Continued)
: Signal flow
To an AC outlet
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pWhen your TV does not have audio/video inputs
Setting the color system switch
Use the RFU adaptor RFU-95CH (for China model,
not supplied) or RFU-99E (except for China model,
not supplied).
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.
VIDEO CD player
• If the color system of your TV is NTSC:
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 upper and lower
parts of the picture cut off.
To RFU OUT
To an AC outlet
• 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 upper
and lower parts of the screen masked in black.
1 Set the
selector
according to
the TV
system of
your country.
3 If the playback picture is
deteriorated, turn the RF
channel setting screw
slow ly w ith a screw driver
until the playback picture
is clearly displayed on the
TV screen.
• If your TV automatically changes the color system
according to the input signal:
Pictures will be displayed with the switch set to
VHF/UHF
RFU adaptor
(not supplied)
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 turn off the player,
or you play another VIDEO CD with a different color
system. If you turn off the player, the color system
will be set to NTSC automatically when you turn on
the player again.
To ANT (Antenna)
input
To Antenna input
TV
Be sure to turn off and on the player when you change
the setting.
2 Turn on the TV and select
a channel betw een UHF
channels (RFU-95CH:
22~26, RFU-99E: 30~39)
that is not used to
COLOR
SYSTEM
AUTO
To an AC outlet
NTSC
PAL
receive a TV station.
,
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Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(except for China model)
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.
When you set the selector to “110 – 120 V” position, be
sure to use the supplied plug adaptor.
110 - 120 V
220 - 240 V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
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Pla yin g a VIDEO CD
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4
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3
4
5
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7
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10
20
POWER
OPEN/CLOSE
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13
14
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TIME
MODE 2
L/R/
PHONES LEVEL
MODE 1
NORMAL
>20
STEREO
Adjust the
headphone
volume.
Connect the
headphones.
2
5
• See pages 5 – 7 for the hookup
When using a TV
information.
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 using an amplifier
Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that
you can listen to the sound from this player.
Set the mode selector on the player to NORMAL.
2
3
4
Press POWER to turn on the player.
Press § OPEN/ CLOSE, and place the disc on the disc tray.
With the label side up
When playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC functions
Press ·.
5
In Step 5, 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 10.)
The disc tray closes and the player plays all the tracks once
(Continuous Play). Adjust the volume on the TV or the
amplifier.
What is a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions?
See page 10 or 21.
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When “RESUME” appears in
the front panel display
You can resume playback
from the point you stopped
the VIDEO CD (Resume
Play, see page 13).
To stop playback
Press p.
§ OPEN/CLOSE
·
P
p
§ OPEN/CLOSE
(
PREV =
NEXT +
P
p
Press
To
P
Pause
P or ·
Resume play after pause
Go to the next scene or track Z
Go back to the preceding scene or track Z
Stop play and remove the CD
NEXT +
PREV =
§ OPEN/ CLOSE
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Press the number button of the item you want.
When you want to select an item number over 20
(or over 10 on the remote), press >20 (or >10 on the
remote) first, then the corresponding number
buttons. To enter “0,” use button 10 (or 10/ 0 on the
remote).
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC
Functions (PBC Playback)
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
Exmaple: To select the item number 30
Press >20 (or >10 on the remote) first,
then 3 and 10 (or 10/ 0 on the remote).
screen.
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Follow the instructions on the menu screen for
interactive operations.
On this player, you can use the number buttons, ·
(SELECT), PREV =, NEXT +, and RETURN ˆ
during PBC Playback.
When you want to
Press
Also refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as
the operating procedure may differ according to the
VIDEO CD.
See the next page of the menu Z
NEXT +
See the preceding page of the menu
Z
PREV =
Number buttons
(1 – 20)
Go back to the preceding menu Z
Pause
RETURN ˆ
P
§OPEN/CLOSE
Resume play after pause
· or P
Stop play and remove the VIDEO CD §OPEN/ CLOSE
>20
· P
To cancel PBC Playback of a VIDEO CD with PBC functions
and play the disc in Continuous Play mode
There are two ways.
§OPEN/CLOSE
•
Before you start playing, select the track number using the
number buttons.
•
Before you start playing, select the track you want with
= or +, then press ·.
Number buttons
(1 – 10/0)
“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.
>10
RETURN ˆ
( (SELECT)
PREV =
NEXT +
P
1
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions,
following Steps 1 through 5 in “Playing a VIDEO
CD” on page 8.
The menu screen appears on the TV screen and the
item numbers you can select in the menu appear in
the front panel display.
Note that some item numbers cannot be selected
even if they appear in the front panel display.
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
5
PBC
VIDEO CD
Item numbers you can select
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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.
TV screen
MENU 1
[1] AAAA
2
[2] BBBB
[3] CCCC
[4] DDDD
?
1
2
.
>
>
3
MENU 2 (#1)
[1] aaa
[2] bbb
MENU 2 (#2)
[3] ccc
[4] ddd
/
?
+ next page
= previous page
4
1
2
1
2
.
.
>
Moving picture,
still picture, etc.
Moving
picture, etc.
1 To select the item:
Press the number button of the item you want.
2 To go to the preceding menu:
Press ˆ.
3 To go to the next page of the menu:
Press +.
4 To go back to the preceding page of the menu:
Press =.
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Checking the remaining time
Using the Front Panel Display
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 10).
You can check information about the disc using the
front panel display.
TIME
Playing time and number of the current track
INDEX
MIN
SEC
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10
CONTINUE
Checking the total number and playing
time of the tracks
Press TIME
Press TIME before you start playing.
The front panel display shows the total number of
tracks, total playing time and music calendar.
Remaining time on the current track
INDEX
MIN
SEC
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
Total number of tracks
Music calendar
10
CONTINUE
MIN
SEC
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10
Press TIME
CONTINUE
VIDEO CD
Remaining time on the disc
Total playing time
MIN
SEC
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10
The information also appears when you press
CONTINUE
§ OPEN/ CLOSE to close the disc tray.
This information does not appear in Program Play
mode if the remaining time exceeds 100 minutes.
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, index
number (page 14), and the music calendar.
Press TIME
What is a track?
Music calendar
Current track number
Playing time
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.
INDEX
MIN
SEC
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10
PBC
VIDEO CD
CONTINUE
Index number
"PBC" is displayed
w hile playing a VIDEO
CD w ith PBC functions.
The track numbers in the music calendar disappear
after they are played.
While playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the
track numbers and the music calendar aren’t
displayed. However, while the menu screen is
displayed on the TV screen, the item numbers you can
select in the menu appear in the music calendar.
Note that you cannot select some item numbers even if
they appear in the music calendar.
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Resuming Playback from the
Point You Stopped a VIDEO CD
(Resume Play)
Locating a Specific Scene or
Track
You can quickly locate any scene or track while playing
a disc using the =/ + (AMS: Automatic Music
Sensor) buttons 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 10).
The player memorizes the point you stopped a VIDEO
CD and you can resume playback from that point.
Resume Play is not cancelled whenever you turn off
the player. You cannot start Resume Play if “RESUME”
is not shown in the front panel display.
Note that Resume Play is not available while playing
an audio CD.
Number buttons
>20
·
Number buttons
1
2
While playing a VIDEO CD, press p to stop
playback.
“RESUME” appears in the front panel display.
If “RESUME” doesn't appear, Resume Play is not
available.
>10
=/+
Press ·.
The player starts playback from the point you
stopped the VIDEO CD in Step 1.
To locate
Press
The next or
subsequent scenes
or tracks (AMS) Z
+ repeatedly until you find the
scene or track
To view from the beginning of the VIDEO CD
When “RESUME” appears in the front panel display,
press p, then press ·.
The current or
= repeatedly until you find the
preceding scenes or
tracks (AMS) Z
scene or track
Notes
A specific track
directly
Number button of the track
•
•
•
Resume Play is not available in Shuffle or Program Play
mode.
Depending on where you stopped the CD, the player may
resume playback from a different point.
The point at which you stopped playing is cleared when:
– you press number buttons or PLAY MODE
– you remove the VIDEO CD from the player
– you unplug the AC power cord of the player
When you directly locate a track numbered over 20
on the player (or over 10 on the remote)
Press >20 ( or >10) first, then the corresponding number
buttons. To enter “0,” use button 10 (or 10/ 0).
Example: To play track number 30
Press >20 (or >10) first, then 3 and 10 (or 10/ 0 ).
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.
Note
During PBC Playback, the = and + buttons have
different functions from the ones explained above.
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Locating a point using the index
(Index Search)
Locating a Particular Point in a
Scene or Track 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.
Note that this function is available only for indexed
discs. Also note that you cannot search indexes in
different tracks.
You can also locate a particular point in a scene or
track while playing a disc.
During PBC Playback (page 10), this function is
available only while playing moving pictures.
While playing an audio CD, Slow-motion Play is not
available.
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.
Front panel display
INDEX
MIN
SEC
3
8
4
9
5
6
7
10
INDEX C/c
0/)
& SLOW
CONTINUE
VIDEO CD
Index number
To locate a point
Press
While monitoring the
picture or sound
) (forward) or 0 (backward)
and hold down until you find the
point. You will not hear the sound
while playing a VIDEO CD.
What is an index?
It is the division of a track or disc into numbered
sections. It allows you to easily locate a desired point on
the disc. To determine whether or not a disc has an
index, look at the disc’s packaging.
Slowly by observing
the TV screen
(Slow-motion Play)
& SLOW. You will not hear the
sound during the operation. When
you find the point, press ( to
return to the normal speed.
Quickly by observing
the front panel display
during pause
0/ ) and hold down until you
find the point. You will not hear the
sound during the operation.
If you want to change the playback speed during
Slow-motion Play
Press & SLOW repeatedly until you find the playback
speed you want. Three speeds are available: SLOW 1 (1/
5th the normal speed), SLOW 2 (1/ 10th) and SLOW 3 (1/
15th). Each time you press the button, the playback speed
changes as follows.
n SLOW 1 n SLOW 2 n SLOW 3
If “
” appears in the front panel display
The disc has reached the end while you were pressing
). Press 0 or = to go back.
Note
While playing a VIDEO CD, the picture may be distorted
during the search operation.
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Repeating the current track
Playing Repeatedly Z
You can repeat only the current track in Continuous
Play mode (page 8).
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 “REPEAT 1” appears in the
front panel display.
To cancel repeating the current track
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” disappears from
the front panel display.
Repeating a specific portion
(A˜B Repeat)
REPEAT
A˜B
You can play a specific portion in a track repeatedly.
This might be useful when you want to memorize
lyrics. Note that you cannot repeat a portion extending
to two tracks.
During PBC Playback (page 10), this function is
available only while playing moving pictures .
Repeating all the tracks on a disc
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.
In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the player repeats
the track in the shuffled or programmed order.
During PBC Playback (page 10), this function is not
available.
Press REPEAT while playing a disc.
“REPEAT” appears in the front panel display. The
player repeats the tracks as follows:
When you reach the ending point (point B), press
A˜B again.
“REPEAT A–B” appears. The player plays this
specific portion repeatedly.
When the disc is played in The player repeats
Continuous Play
(page 8)
All the tracks
To cancel A˜B Repeat
Press REPEAT.
Shuffle Play
(page 16)
All the tracks in random order
The same program
When you want to restart from the starting point A
Press ( during A˜B Repeat.
Program Play (page 16)
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT” disappears from
the front panel display.
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Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play) Z
Creating Your Own Program
(Program Play)
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.
Number buttons
PLAY MODE
>20
·
(
PLAY MODE
>10
Number buttons
1
2
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE”
appears in the front panel display.
Press ( to start Shuffle Play.
The
indication appears while the player is
(
“shuffling” the tracks.
To cancel Shuffle Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CONTINUE” appears in
1
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM”
appears in the front panel display. Z
the front panel display.
You can start Shuffle Play while playing in Continuous
Play mode
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9
5
10
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears
in the front panel display. Shuffle Play starts from the
current track.
PROGRAM
”PROGRAM“ is lit
Note
If you play a VIDEO CD with PBC functions in Shuffle Play
2
Press the number buttons of the tracks you want to
program in the order you want.
mode, you cannot use the PBC functions.
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 20 on the player
or over 10 on the remote, use the >20 button on the
player or >10 on the remote (see page 13).
Last programmed
track
Total playing time
STEP
MIN
SEC
2
5
8
PROGRAM
Programmed
tracks
Programmed order
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If you’ve made a mistake
Press CLEAR, then press the correct number button.
Checking the track order
You can check your program before or after you start
playing.
3
Press · to start Program Play.
Press CHECK.
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CONTINUE” appears in
Each time you press this button, the front panel display
shows the track number and the total playing time in
the programmed order. After the last track in the
program, the front panel display shows “End” and
returns to the original display.
the front panel display.
You can check the total playing time while
programming in Step 2 (Program Edit)
1 Press = or + until the track you want to program
appears in the front panel display.
Changing the track order
The total playing time including the selected track
appears in the front panel display.
You can change your program before you start playing.
2 Press PLAY MODE to confirm your selection.
3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to program more tracks.
To
Press
Erase a track Z
CHECK until the track you don’t
want appears in the display, then
press CLEAR.
You can insert a pause as one step
During programming, press P to insert a pause. The
total playing time is reset to “0.00.”
Erase the last track in
the program Z
CLEAR. Each time you press this
button, the last track is cleared.
When playing a program which contains a pause, the
player pauses at the step in which a pause is
programmed, until you press P or ·. This might be
useful when you record a program on both sides of a
tape.
Add tracks to the end
of the program
Number buttons of the tracks to be
added.
Change the whole
program completely
p (stop). Create a new program
following the programming
procedure.
The program remains even after the Program Play
ends
When you press ·, you can play the same program
again.
Notes
• If you play a VIDEO CD with PBC functions in Program
Play mode, you cannot use PBC functions (page 10).
• If the total playing time exceeds 100 minutes, “– – . – –”
appears in the front panel display.
• If you program more than 24 tracks, “FULL” appears in the
front panel display.
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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.
L/R/STEREO
Press L/ R/ STEREO while playing a disc.
TV/VIDEO
Each time you press the button, the indication and the
sound from the speakers change as follows:
CH
POWER
VOL
Press
Indication* You will hear
Once
MONO L
MONO R
STEREO**
The sound of the left channel
Twice
The sound of the right channel
The standard stereo sound
Three times
* Check the indication on the front panel display.
Press
You can
** This indication doesn’t appear in the front panel display.
POWER
TV/ VIDEO
VOL
Turn on or off the TV
Select the input source to the TV
Adjust the volume of the TV
Change the channel of the TV
Note
When you turn off the player, the standard stereo playback
will be resumed.
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En jo yin g Ka ra o ke
Reserving the next tracks to play
Playing Karaoke
While playing a disc, you can reserve up to 8 tracks to
play in any order so that you can enjoy non-stop
karaoke play.
You can play karaoke (singing along) with CDs.
Connect the player to the karaoke receiver or amplifier.
1
While playing a disc, press the number button of
the track you want to play.
Number buttons
The selected track number appears in the front
panel display.
2
Repeat Step 1 to reserve up to 8 tracks.
After reserving 8 tracks, you can reserve a new
track when the current track is played to the end.
Mode selector
>20
1
2
Connect microphone(s) to the karaoke receiver or
amplifier. Turn on the karaoke receiver or
amplifier and select the CD player position so that
you can listen to the sound from this player.
When you want to
Press
Go to the next specified
track Z
NEXT +
Play the current track
again Z
PREV =
Set the mode selector on the player to MODE1 or
MODE2.
If you set the mode selector to MODE1, the player
opens the disc tray when the track is played to the
end.
Go back a little Z
0, and release the button at the
point you want to resume play.
When you set the mode selector to MODE1
The player opens the disc tray when the last reserved
track is played to the end.
3
Press one of the number buttons to select the track
you want to play.
Play starts automatically.
You can check the track order
Press CHECK. Each time you press this button, the front
panel display shows the track number in the reserved
order. After the last track, the front panel display shows
“End” and returns to the original display.
To stop playback
Press p.
When you set the mode selector to MODE1 or MODE2
– A 5-second space is automatically inserted between
You can change the track order
tracks.
•
To erase a track, press CHECK until the track you
don't want appears in the display, then press CLEAR.
To add tracks to the last reserved track, press the
number buttons of the tracks to be added.
– You cannot change the play mode.
•
Note
If howling occurs:
– Move the microphone(s) away from the TV or the speakers.
– Lower the volume of the TV or the receiver.
– Lower the microphone volume or echo level.
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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.
Not this w ay
•
•
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.
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.
After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
The disc doesn’t play.
•
Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe
/There’s no disc inside (“no dISC” appears).
Insert a disc.
the disc from the center out.
/Insert the disc with the label side up on the disc
tray correctly.
/Clean the disc (see page 20).
/Moisture has condensed inside the player.
Remove the disc and leave the player turned on
for about an hour (see page 2).
•
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl
LPs.
The sound loses stereo effect.
/“MONO R” or “MONO L” appears in the front
panel display (see page 18).
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.
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
Laser
Semiconductor laser
Automatic pause function that works according to the
signal encoded on the disc during VIDEO CD
playback. In this case, “AUTO P” appears in the front
panel display. If the player doesn’t resume play for a
long time, press P or · to resume play manually.
Wavelength
780 – 790 nm
Signal format system
Frequency response
Signal-to-noise ratio
Harmonic distortion
NTSC, PAL
2 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB
More than 94 dB
Less than 0.0065 %
PBC Playback
Outputs
Playback using the menu screens recorded on VIDEO
CDs with PBC functions. You can enjoy simple
interactive operations using the PBC Playback
function.
Load impedance
Jack
type
Maximum
output
level
Over 10 kilohms
AUDIO LINE Phono
2 V
OUT
jacks
(at 50 kilohms)
75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
VIDEO LINE
OUT
Phono
jack
1 Vp-p
Playback Control (PBC)
Over 10 kilohms
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to
control playback.
AUDIO OUT
(Monaural)
Phono
jacks
2 V
(at 50 kilohms)
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.
75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
VIDEO OUT
Phono
jacks
1 Vp-p
———
RFU DC OUT Mini mini DC 5 V
jack
When you insert a VIDEO CD with PBC functions on
this player, “PBC” appears in the front panel display.
32 ohms
PHONES
Stereo
jack
10mW
General
Track
Power requirements
Where purchased
China
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.
Power requirements
220 – 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz
Other countries
110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V AC,
adjustable, 50/ 60 Hz
Power consumption
19 W
VIDEO CD
Dimensions (approx.)
(w/h/d)
430 × 95 × 280 mm
incl. projecting parts
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.
Mass (approx.)
3.4 kg
Supplied accessories
Audio and video connecting cord (1)
Remote commander (remote) (1)
Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
Plug adaptor (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
• Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and
sounds.
• 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 14
a specific scene 13
a specific track 13
by monitoring 14
by observing the front panel
display 14
directly 13
using AMS 13
using index 14
Bu t t o n s
A˜B 15
A, B
CHECK 17
A-B repeat 15
Adjusting
volume
AMS 13
Auto Pause 21
Automatic Music Sensor. See
AMS
CLEAR 17
INDEX C/ c 14
L/ R/ STEREO 18
Number 10, 13
§ OPEN/ CLOSE
PLAY MODE 16
PREV =/ NEXT + 9, 10
REPEAT 15
RETURN 10
8
8
O, P, Q
PBC functions 10, 21
PBC Playback 10, 21
Playback
C
SELECT 8, 10
& SLOW 14
TIME 12
Color system switch
Connecting
Continuous Play
6
5
Continuous Play
Program Play 16
Repeat Play 15
Shuffle Play 16
Program
changing 17
checking 17
8
8
·
8, 10
P
9
9
D, E
p
Display
front panel display 12
0/) 14
>10 13
>20 13
F, G
R
S
Front panel display 12
Sw it ch a n d Se le ct o r
Remaining time 12
Mode (MODE1/ MODE2/
NORMAL) 19
Remote control
Repeating 15
Resume Play 13
4
H
Handling CDs 20
POWER
8
Hooking up
5
Co n t ro l
I, J, K
PHONES LEVEL
8
Searching. See Locating
Shuffle Play 16
Index 14
Index Search 14
Karaoke Play 19
Ja ck
Slow-motion Play 14
Switching the sound 18
PHONES
8
Ot h e rs
T
Disc tray
8
Total playing time 12
Troubleshooting 20
Front panel display 12
g
4
U
Unpacking
4
V, W, X, Y, Z
VIDEO CDs 4, 8, 21
Voltage selector
7
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