Sony MCE-C98K manual

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    3-862-815- 11 (1)  1998 by Sony Corporation MCE-C98K Operating Instructions MMMMM MMMMM VIDEO CD Player EN C1 C2 C2[...]

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    2 GB W ARNING 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. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLA[...]

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    3 GB T ABLE OF CONTENTS This Player Can Play the Following Discs ............................................. 4 Getting Started Unpacking ...................................................................................................................... ...... 4 Hooking Up the System .............................................................[...]

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    4 GB Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items: • Audio and video connecting cord (1) • Remote commander (remote) RMT-C98V (1) • Sony R6 (size AA) batteries (2) z Keep the carton and packing material They will come in handy when transporting the player (see page 7). Inserting batteries into the remote You can contr[...]

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    5 GB Getting Started (Continued) Hooking Up the System 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. p When listening to the sound through TV speakers VIDEO CD player ç p When listening [...]

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    6 GB 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 IN 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 [...]

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    7 GB Getting Started 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. VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220-240V 110-120V Connecting the AC power cord Connect t[...]

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    Basic Operations 8 GB 1 When using a TV Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this player. 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. 2 Press 1/u to turn on the player. 3 Press § OPEN/CLOSE, and place the discs into[...]

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    9 GB Basic Operations 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 16). z The player enters standby mode automatically (Sleep function) When 20 minutes elapse after the player stops, it enters standby mode. z Pressing the player’s · [...]

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    10 GB Enjoying Karaoke Playing Kar aoke You can play karaoke (singing along) with CDs in the compartments 1 - 5. KEY CONTROL ˜ , NATURAL, n DISC 1 - 5 >15 =/+ 1/u MIC 1 MIC 2 CONTROL (MIC1/2) MIC 1 LEVEL MIN MAX MIC 2 LEVEL MIN MAX ECHO LEVEL MIN MAX MUSIC LEVEL MIN MAX RETURN ˆ MODE NORMAL 2 DISC KARAOKE STANDBY g DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC[...]

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    11 GB Enjoying Karaoke z When you don’t use the microphone(s) Unplug the microphone(s), switch the microphone(s) off and turn the MIC 1 and/or MIC 2 LEVEL control to MIN. Reserving the next tracks to play 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. 1 While playing a disc, [...]

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    Locating a Scene or Track You Want 12 GB Locating a Scene or Track You Want Using the On-Scr een 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. ON SCREEN OPEN/CLOSE SCREEN TIME ON RETURN REPEAT A ˜ B CHECK CLEAR CLEAR MENU SPECIAL PICTURE DISC DISC SKIP EFF[...]

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    13 GB Locating a Scene or Track You Want When using an audio CD In ON SCREEN 1 mode and ON SCREEN 2 mode, the information which appears during the using of an audio CD is the same (except during the conditions explained in “Before you start playing (except for the Program Play mode)” below). p Display information of ON SCREEN 1 or ON SCREEN 2 ?[...]

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    Locating a Scene or Track You Want 14 GB Using the Fr ont P anel Display Z You can check information about the disc using the front panel display. TIME OPEN/CLOSE SCREEN TIME ON RETURN REPEAT A ˜ B CHECK CLEAR CLEAR MENU SPECIAL PICTURE DISC DISC SKIP EFFECT SOUND 1/u 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0/0 ˆ 6 > 10 9 Checking the total number and playing ti[...]

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    15 GB Locating a Scene or Track You Want Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc You can open the disc tray while playing a disc to check what discs are to be played next and replace discs without interrupting playback of the current disc. EX-CHANGE DISC SKIP 1/u MIC 1 MIC 2 CONTROL (MIC1/2) MIC 1 LEVEL MIN MAX MIC 2 LEVEL MIN MAX ECHO LEVEL MIN MAX M[...]

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    Locating a Scene or Track You Want 16 GB Resuming Playback fr om the Point Y ou Stopped a VIDEO CD (Resume Play) This function is available only when the MODE selector is set to NORMAL or 2 DISC, and the disc is played in Continuous Play mode. The player memorizes the point you stopped a VIDEO CD and you can resume playback from that point. The pla[...]

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    17 GB Locating a Scene or Track You Want Locating a Specific Scene or T r ack 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, p[...]

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    Locating a Scene or Track You Want 18 GB Locating a P articular P oint in a Scene or T rack Z You can also locate a particular point in a scene or track while playing a disc. During PBC Playback (page 27), 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 [...]

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    19 GB Locating a Scene or Track You Want Locating by Observing Sever al Scenes at One Time (Digest Play) Z This function is available only when the MODE selector is set to NORMAL and the disc tray is closed. You can locate the disc or scene you want by observing several still pictures at one time on the TV screen. Note that while playing a VIDEO CD[...]

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    Locating a Scene or Track You Want 20 GB 3 Press the number button to select the track. The player starts playing from the selected track. To select tracks numbered over 15 (or 10 with the remote) Use the >15 button (or the >10 button on the remote) (see page 17). To cancel Disc Digest Press p . z During Disc Digest, you can start Disc Digest[...]

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    21 GB Locating a Scene or Track You Want Playing Repeatedly Z You can play all the tracks, a single track or a specific portion repeatedly. REPEAT A ˜ B OPEN/CLOSE SCREEN TIME ON RETURN REPEAT A ˜ B CHECK CLEAR CLEAR MODE PLAY TV VIDEO TV/ VOL PON KARAOKE STEREO L/R/ MENU SPECIAL PICTURE DISC DISC SKIP EFFECT SOUND 1/u 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 / 0 ˆ?[...]

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    Playing CDs in Various Modes 22 GB 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” disappear[...]

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    23 GB Playing CDs in Various Modes Cr eating Y our Own Progr am (Pr ogr am Play) 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 2 DISC, the program is cleared. >15 ˝·  p DISC 1 - 5 1/u MIC 1 MIC 2 CONTROL (MIC1/2) MIC 1 LEV[...]

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    Playing CDs in Various Modes 24 GB Checking the track order You can check your program before or after you start playing. Press CHECK on the remote. Each time you press this button, the front panel display shows the disc and track number of each step in the programmed order. After the last step in the program, the front panel display shows “End?[...]

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    25 GB Playing CDs in Various Modes Enjoying Sound Effects You can play a disc with one of two acoustic atmospheres: M(ega).BASS or EX(tra).WIDE. EFFECT SOUND 1/u MIC 1 MIC 2 CONTROL (MIC1/2) MIC 1 LEVEL MIN MAX MIC 2 LEVEL MIN MAX ECHO LEVEL MIN MAX MUSIC LEVEL MIN MAX RETURN ˆ MODE NORMAL 2 DISC KARAOKE STANDBY g DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DI[...]

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    Playing CDs in Various Modes 26 GB Playing Karaoke with Any Ster eo Discs (Kar aoke Pon) You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing the singer’s voice. KARAOKE PON 1/u MIC 1 MIC 2 CONTROL (MIC1/2) MIC 1 LEVEL MIN MAX MIC 2 LEVEL MIN MAX ECHO LEVEL MIN MAX MUSIC LEVEL MIN MAX RETURN ˆ MODE [...]

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    Playing CDs Getting Started 27 GB 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 men[...]

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    28 GB Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions . 1 > 2 TV screen . 1 > 2 . 1 > 2 / 3 ? 4 ? 2 MENU 1 [1] AAAA [2] BBBB [3] CCCC [4] DDDD MENU 2 (#1) [1] aaa [2] bbb + next page MENU 2 (#2) [3] ccc [4] ddd = previous page Moving picture, etc. Moving picture, still picture, etc. Example of PBC Playback This is an example of PBC Playback. Als[...]

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    Playing CDs Getting Started 29 GB Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions Additional Information Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions Pr ecautions On safety • Caution — The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the player and have it chec[...]

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    30 GB Additional Information Notes on Discs 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. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat so[...]

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    31 GB Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information Specifications VIDEO CD player Laser Semiconductor laser ( λ =780nm) Emission duration: continuous Laser output MAX 44.6 µ W * This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with[...]

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    32 GB Additional Information Index A, B A-B repeat 22 Adjusting echo level 11 microphone volume 10 volume 8 AMS 17 Auto Pause 31 Automatic Music Sensor. See AMS C Color system switch 6 Connecting 5 Continuous play 8 D Digest Play 19 Disc Digest 19 Display front panel display 14 on-screen display 12 E Echo 11 F, G Front panel display 14 H Handling C[...]

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