3-862-705-11(1) VIDEO CD Player Operating Instructions MCE-S78K 1998 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 operation • If the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this occur, the player may not operate properly.
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 ...............................................................................
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 12.
Getting Started 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 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. S video cable YC-15V (not supplied) TV S VIDEO IN VIDEO CD player ç S VIDEO OUT 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.
Getting Started 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.
Basic Operations Playing a VIDEO CD 2 3 4 ) 1/u 0 § · P p STANDBY ECHO LEVEL LOW •MID •• LEVEL L/R/STEREO MIN PREV EFFECT KARAOKE PON PICTURE • See pages 5 – 7 for the hookup information. • 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. You can turn on or off the player using the remote Press 1/u on the remote.
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 17). To stop playback Press p.
Enjoying Karaoke Playing Karaoke 2 On the player Turn JOG SELECTOR until the track number you want to play appears in the front panel display, then press JOG SELECTOR. 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. On the remote Press the number button of the track. To select a track numbered over 10, use the >10 button (see page 18).
Enjoying Karaoke Reserving the next tracks to play Z Adjusting the echo level Before playing a disc, you can reserve up to 24 tracks to play in any order so that you can enjoy non-stop play. You can give an echo effect to the sound from the microphones. 1 Do Steps 1 and 2 on “Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)” on pages 23 and 24. Set ECHO LEVEL to adjust the strength of echo. 2 Press · to start play.
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. You can use the number buttons, JOG SELECTOR, SELECT, PREV, NEXT and RETURN ˆ during PBC Playback.
Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions Note Locating Scenes Directly Using the Scene Numbers (Scene Search) Z When you scan the still pictures in the Slide Show, the last picture may not appear. 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.
Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions 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).
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. 1/u OPEN/CLOSE Locating a Scene or Track You Want • Before you start playing in Program Play mode VCD TOTAL STOP 10:04 1. TR 1 2. TR 3 3.
Locating a Scene or Track You Want • In Program Play mode CD TR 3 IDX 1 PROGRAM 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. TR 1 2. TR 3 3.
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 12). Resuming Playback from the Point You Stopped a Disc (Resume Play) 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.
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 12).
Locating a Scene or Track You Want Notes 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 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 Scene or Track You Want 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). While playing a VIDEO CD, you will not hear the sound.
Locating a Scene or Track You Want 3 Press the number button to select the track. The player starts playing from the selected track. 2 To select tracks numbered over 10 Use the >10 button (see page 18). To cancel Disc Digest Press p. 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.
Playing CDs in Various Modes Playing Repeatedly Z You can play all the tracks, a single track or a specific portion repeatedly. 1/u OPEN/CLOSE 6 ON SCREEN 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 >10 10/0 ˆ A˜B CHECK CLEAR ˜ N PLAY MODE Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT1” disappears from the front panel display. 9 RETURN KEY CONTROL A˜B Repeating a specific portion (A˜B Repeat) Z · You can play a specific portion in a track repeatedly. This might be useful when you want to memorize lyrics.
Playing CDs in Various Modes Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Z Creating Your Own Program (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.
Playing CDs in Various Modes 2 Select the tracks you want to program. On the player Turn JOG SELECTOR until the track number you want to program appears in the front panel display, then press JOG SELECTOR or PLAY MODE. 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 10, use the >10 button (see page 18).
Playing CDs in Various Modes 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.
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.
Enjoying Karaoke with Non-Karaoke Discs Karaoke with Non-Karaoke Discs Enjoying 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. ) 1/u 0 § · P p STANDBY ECHO LEVEL LOW •MID •• EFFECT KARAOKE PON PICTURE JOG SELECTOR NEXT HIGH LEVEL L/R/STEREO MIN PREV SOUND MAX MIC = + – + PUSH SELECT ˆ g RETURN KARAOKE PON Press KARAOKE PON. “K.
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 Auto Pause Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser output* Max 44.6 µW * 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. Wavelength 780 - 790 nm Signal format system NTSC, PAL Frequency response 2 Hz to 20 kHz ±1.
Additional Information 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 A, B A-B repeat 22 Active picture 25 Adjusting echo level 11 microphone volume 10 music level 11 volume 8 AMS 18 Auto Pause 29 Automatic Music Sensor.
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