Actual page number: 3-859-191-11 (1) VIDEO CD Player Operating Instructions EN MMMMM C1 MMMMM C2 MCE-K700 1996 by Sony Corporation SONY MCE-K700 (E, C1, C2) 3-859-191-11(1)
Actual page number: SONY MCE-K700 (E, C1, C2) 3-859-191-11(1)
Actual page number: SONY MCE-K700 (E, C1, C2) 3-859-191-11(1)
Actual page number: 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.
Actual page number: 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 ...............................................
Actual page number: 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. To enjoy PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, see page 26.
Actual page number: 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.
Actual page number: Getting Started z You can connect video equipment (a VCR, an LD player, etc.) to this player Important Connect the video equipment to the AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks of the player. You can enjoy karaoke with your video equipment (see page 25) using the karaoke functions of the player. VIDEO CD player AUDIO IN L R VIDEO VCR etc. OUTPUT OUT IN OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R Setting the color system switch This player conforms to the NTSC and PAL color systems.
Actual page number: Getting Playing Started CDs Setting the 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. When you set the selector to “110 – 120 V” position, be sure to use the supplied plug adaptor.
Actual page number: Basic Operations Playing a VIDEO CD 2 3 ECHO LEVEL POWER Connect the headphones. MIC 2 LEVEL MIN LEVEL MAX MIC CONTROL MIN MAX MIC 1 MIN MAX MIC 2 MIN MAX MUSIC LEVEL LOW MID HIGH MIN DNR KARAOKE STAR VOCAL LEVEL SELECT MPX KARAOKE PON g MAX Adjust the headphone volume. • See pages 5 – 7 for the hookup information. • You can also play audio CDs just like VIDEO CDs.
Actual page number: Basic Operations 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 14). To stop playback Press p. § OPEN/CLOSE · JOG ≠ ± SELECTOR P p SELECT 6 OPEN/CLOSE Basic Operations P p =/+ · 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.
Enjoying Karaoke 2 Playing Karaoke 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 12). If you select ON SCREEN OFF display mode, no information is shown on the TV screen. ECHO MIC 1 and LEVEL MIC 2 LEVEL control controls Set the mode selector on the player to KARAOKE. “KARAOKE MODE” appears on the TV screen, then the following screen appears after about 2 seconds.
Enjoying Karaoke Getting Playing Started CDs Changing the key (Key Control) Front panel display in Karaoke mode Current track number You can change the key to suit your vocal range. Playing time MIN SEC KEY CONTROL While playing karaoke, press one of the KEY CONTROL buttons repeatedly to find the key that suits your vocal range.
Actual page number: Locating a Scene or Track You Want Using the On-Screen Display Z You can check the operating status of the player and the information about the disc with the on-screen display on the TV screen. • Before you start playing in Program Play mode NORMAL VideoCD TOTAL STOP 10:04 Total playing time PROGRAM 1. TRK 1 2. TRK 3 3.
Actual page number: Locating a Scene or Track You Want • In Program Play mode NORMAL TRK 3 index 1 PROGRAM CD Using the Front Panel Display Z PLAY 0:55 Indicates the current track You can check information about the disc using the front panel display. 1. TRK 1 2. TRK 3 3.
Actual page number: Locating a Scene or Track You Want 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 26).
Actual page number: Locating a Scene or Track You Want Locating a Specific Track 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 26). z What is a track? A disc is divided into sections of a picture or a music piece called “tracks.
Actual page number: Locating a Scene or Track You Want 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 PBC Playback (page 26), this function is available only while playing moving pictures. While playing an audio CD, Slow-motion Play is not available. 0 ) 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.
Actual page number: Locating a Scene or Track You Want Locating by Observing Several Scenes at One Time (Digest Play) Z 2 Press button 2. The TV screen shows still pictures of the first scenes of tracks 1 to 9 on the disc. TV screen DISC DIGEST This function is available only when the mode selector is set to NORMAL. You can locate the track or scene you want by observing several still pictures at one time on the TV screen.
Actual page number: Locating a Scene or Track You Want Locating the point you want in a track (Track Digest) You can have the player divide a track into 9 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. 1 Press SPECIAL MENU while playing a disc or before you start playing. The following menu appears on the TV screen.
Actual page number: Playing CDs in Various Modes Playing CDs in Various Modes Repeating the current track Playing Repeatedly Z You can play all the tracks, a single track or a specific portion repeatedly. 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.
Actual page number: 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. If you set the mode selector to KARAOKE or LINE IN, the program is cleared.
Actual page number: Playing CDs in Various Modes 2 Select the tracks you want to program. z On the player Turn JOG SELECTOR until the track number you want to program appears in the front panel display, then press SELECT. On the remote 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 15, use the >15 button (see page 15).
Actual page number: Playing CDs in Various Modes Reducing Distortion of the Picture (DNR: Digital Noise Reduction) You can make picture clearly by reducing distortion of the picture. When you connect the AC power cord of the player to a wall outlet, the DNR function is automatically turned on. Adding an Incidental Image to Moving Pictures (COMET) Z You can enjoy the picture which leaves an incidental image, such as a trail of comet. The COMET function gives an atmosphere to the picture.
Actual page number: Playing CDs in Various Modes Enjoying Sound Effects (Surround Sound) Z Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote Z You can play a disc with one of three acoustic atmospheres: KARAOKE, MUSIC or THEATER. You can control Sony TVs with the g mark using the supplied remote. SURROUND TV/VIDEO CH POWER While playing a disc, press SURROUND repeatedly until the desired effect appears in the front panel display.
y Enjoying Karaoke Using the Various Effects Adding richness to your voice (Karaoke Star) t ah t cs id l ee f uo y f I . no i t cnuf ra t s e ko a r a k a h t iw eh t ro s l a cov eh t E KOA R AK eh t no p i t i nI . ne e r c s Adjusting the Balance of the Accompaniment and the Vocals e ko a r a k gn i y a l p e r ’ uo y e l i hW e z i s ahpme na c uoKARAOKE y , ) c STAR s id xe l p i t l um .
Enjoying Karaoke Using the Various Effects Playing Karaoke with Any Stereo Discs (Karaoke Pon) Playing Karaoke with Your Video Equipment i v y o j nre u o yn a c h t u iw oY e k o a r a k yo j ne os l a na c u oY na , RCV a gn i t c e nno c yb a . c sti e t i r e yf ia l pneve DL eht ,dnuos dnuor rus eht ( sno i t cnuf ekoarak ehT . ec iov eh t dn a n oP e k o a r aK , l o r t no c e c na l a b x e l p i t l um VOCAL LEVEL KARAOKE PON .
Actual page number: 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, JOG SELECTOR, SELECT, PREV = , NEXT + , and RETURN ˆ during PBC Playback.
Actual page number: Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions Getting Playing Started CDs Example of PBC Playback Locating Scenes Directly Using the Scene Numbers (Scene Search) Z 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 3 / ? MENU 2 (#1) [1] aaa [2] bbb + next page .
Actual page number: Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions 3 Press the number buttons (1 – 10) to select the scene. To enter “0”, use the button 10. Example: To select scene number 103 Press 1, then 10 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 26).
Actual page number: Additional Information 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.
Actual page number: 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 dB Signal-to-noise ratio More than 94 dB Auto Pause Automatic pause function that works according to the signal encoded on the disc during PBC playback. In this case, “AUTO P” appears in the front panel display.
Actual page number: Additional Information 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.
Index Additional Information Names of controls L, M, N Index Locating a specific point 16 a specific scene 15 a specific track 15 by monitoring 16 by observing the front panel display 16 directly 15 using AMS 15 using index 16 Multiplex discs 24 A, B A-B repeat 19 Adjusting balance of the accompaniment and the vocals 24 echo level 11 microphone volume 10 volume 8 AMS 15 Auto Pause 30 Automatic Music Sensor.
Actual page number: Sony Corporation Printed in Japan SONY MCE-K700 (E, C1, C2) 3-859-191-11(1)
