3-810-894-11 (1) VIDEO CD Player Operating Instructions EN MMMMM C1 MMMMM C2 C2 MCE-F11 1996 by Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1. On placement • Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player. • Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.
TABLE OF CONTENTS This Player Can Play the Following Discs ................................................................ 4 Getting Started Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 4 Hooking Up the System ...................................................................................................... 5 Playing a VIDEO CD .....................................................................................
Getting Started This Player Can Play the Following Discs VIDEO CDs Audio CDs Disc logo Contents Audio + Video (moving pictures) Audio Disc size 12 cm/8 cm 12 cm/8 cm (CD single) Play time 74 min./ 20 min. 74 min./ 20 min. To play VIDEO CDs, see page 8.
Getting Playing Started CDs What cords will I need? Hooking Up the System Audio and video connecting cord (supplied) (1) Overview 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.
Getting Started pWhen your TV does not have audio/video inputs Use the RFU adaptor RFU-95CH (for China model, not supplied) or RFU-99E (except for China model, not supplied). VIDEO CD player To RFU OUT To an AC outlet 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 slowly with a screwdriver until the playback picture is clearly displayed on the TV screen.
Getting Playing Started CDs 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.
Basic Operations Playing a VIDEO CD 3 4 POWER 1 2 3 11 12 13 TIME MODE 2 MODE 1 NORMAL >20 2 • See pages 5 – 7 for the hookup information. • You can also play audio CDs just like VIDEO CDs. 4 5 6 7 8 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 19 20 OPEN/CLOSE PHONES LEVEL L/R/ STEREO Adjust the headphone volume. 5 1 Connect the headphones. When using a TV Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this player.
Basic Operations 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.
Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions 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 screen. On this player, you can use the number buttons, · (SELECT), PREV =, NEXT +, and RETURN ˆ during PBC Playback.
Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions Getting Playing Started CDs 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] BBBB [3] CCCC [4] DDDD . 1 2 ? > 2 3 / ? MENU 2 (#1) [1] aaa [2] bbb + next page . 1 4 > Moving picture, etc. 2 MENU 2 (#2) [3] ccc [4] ddd = previous page . 1 > 2 Moving picture, still picture, etc.
Locating a Scene or Track You Want Using the Front Panel Display You can check information about the disc using the front panel display. Checking the remaining time 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).
Locating a Scene or Track You Want Resuming Playback from the Point You Stopped a VIDEO CD (Resume Play) 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.
Locating a Scene or Track You Want Locating a Particular Point in a Scene or Track Z 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. Locating a point using the index (Index Search) 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.
Playing CDs in Various Modes Playing CDs in Various Modes Playing Repeatedly Z You can play all the tracks, a single track or a specific portion repeatedly. Repeating the current track You can repeat only the current track in Continuous Play mode (page 8). 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.
Playing CDs in Various Modes 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 1 2 Number buttons Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears in the front panel display. >10 Press ( to start Shuffle Play.
Playing CDs in Various Modes If you’ve made a mistake Checking the track order Press CLEAR, then press the correct number button. 3 Press · to start Program Play. To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “CONTINUE” appears in 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.
Playing CDs in Various Modes Switching the Sound 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. Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote Z You can control Sony TVs with the g mark using the supplied remote. L/R/STEREO Press L/R/STEREO while playing a disc.
Enjoying Karaoke Enjoying Karaoke Reserving the next tracks to play Playing Karaoke You can play karaoke (singing along) with CDs. Connect the player to the karaoke receiver or amplifier. Number buttons Mode selector 1 2 3 >20 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. Set the mode selector on the player to MODE1 or MODE2.
Additional Information Notes on Discs Troubleshooting On handling discs 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. • 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.
Additional Information Specifications Glossary VIDEO CD player Laser Semiconductor laser Wavelength 780 – 790 nm Signal format system NTSC, PAL Frequency response 2 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.0 dB Signal-to-noise ratio More than 94 dB Harmonic distortion Less than 0.0065 % Auto Pause 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.
Index 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 A, B A-B repeat 15 Adjusting volume 8 AMS 13 Auto Pause 21 Automatic Music Sensor.
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