Sony MCE-F808K Operating instructions

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MCE-F808K 4-240-467-11 (1)
4-240-467-11 (1)
© 2002 Sony Corporation
MCE-F808K
VIDEO CD
PLAYER
Operating Instructions
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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 the product is capable of emitting
radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING
is located on the rear exterior.
Precaution
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, tablecloths, curtains,
etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the
apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
WARNING
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Video
Compact Disc (VIDEO CD) Player. Before
operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
About this Manual
The instructions in this manual are for model
MCE-F808K.
Conventions
Instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the player.
You can also use the controls on the remote if
they have the same or similar names as those on
the player.
The following icons are used in this manual:
Indicates that you can use only the remote
to do the task.
Indicates tips and hints for making the
task easier.
Z
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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Table of Contents
This Player Can Play the Following Discs ...................................................... 4
Getting Started ............................................................................................. 4
Unpacking.......................................................................................................... 4
Hooking Up the System ..................................................................................... 5
Basic Operations .......................................................................................... 7
Playing a VIDEO CD.......................................................................................... 7
Enjoying Karaoke.......................................................................................... 9
Using the Microphone........................................................................................ 9
Locating a Scene or Track You Want............................................................ 10
Using the On-Screen Display .......................................................................... 10
Using the Front Panel Display ..........................................................................11
Resuming Playback from the Point You Stopped a VIDEO CD (Resume Play) ....
12
Locating a Specific Track................................................................................. 13
Locating a Point by Elapsed Time (Time Search)............................................ 13
Locating a Particular Point in a Scene or Track............................................... 14
Locating by Observing Several Scenes at One Time (Digest Play)................. 15
Locating the begining part of each track or scene (Intro Scan) ....................... 16
Playing CDs in Various Modes ..................................................................... 17
Playing Repeatedly.......................................................................................... 17
Playing in Random Order (Random Play) ....................................................... 18
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)................................................... 18
Switching the Sound ........................................................................................ 20
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote .................................................. 20
Playing MP3 Discs........................................................................................... 21
Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions ................................................ 23
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Function (PBC Playback)................................ 23
Additional Information ................................................................................ 24
Precautions...................................................................................................... 24
Notes about the Discs...................................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 26
Glossary........................................................................................................... 27
Specifications................................................................................................... 28
Index .......................................................................................................... 29
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This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
VIDEO CDs Audio CDs
Discs logo
Contents Audio + Video Audio
(moving pictures)
Disc size 12 cm/ 8 cm 12 cm/8 cm
zThe VIDEO CD Player can play MP3 format
recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW
discs. see page 21.
To play VIDEO CDs, see page 7.
To enjoy PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions, see page 23.
To use the microphones, see page 9.
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.
Disc type You can
VIDEO CDs
without PBC
functions
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs with
PBC functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs)
Enjoy video playback (moving
pictures) as well as music.
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.
Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
Video cord (1)
Audio cords (1)
Remote commander (remote) RMT-F808V (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
z Keep the carton and packing material
They will come in handy when transporting the
player (see page 6).
Inserting Batteries into the Remote
You can control the player using the supplied
remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to
the markings inside the compartment. When using
the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the
player.
z You can control Sony TVs with the
mark using the supplied remote
See page 20.
z 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 in an extremely hot or
humid place.
Do not use a new battery with an old one.
Do not drop any foreign object into the remote
case, particularly when replacing the batteries.
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light
from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may
cause a malfunction.
If you do not use the remote for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Getting Started
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Getting Started
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 connec-
tions.
When listening to the sound through TV
speakers
When listening to the sound through
speakers connected to an amplifier
What cords will I need?
Video connecting cord (supplied) (1)
Audio connecting cord (supplied) (1)
Audio and video connecting cord (not supplied) (1)
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.
When listening to the sound through TV
speakers
When listening to the sound through
speakers connected to an amplifier
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
RL
TV
To AUDIO OUT (L/R)
VIDEO CD player
To audio
input (L/R)
: Signal flow
To an AC outlet
To an AC outlet
To VIDEO OUT
To video input
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
RL
TV
To AUDIO OUT (L/R)
VIDEO CD player
To audio
input (L/R)
: Signal flow
To an AC outlet
To an AC outlet
To VIDEO OUT
To video input
Amplifier (Receiver)
To an AC outlet
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
RL
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
R
L
TV
VIDEO CD player
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
RL
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
R
L
TV
CD
R
L
Amplifier
VIDEO CD player
YellowYellow
White
(L)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Red
(R)
YellowYellow
White
(L)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Red
(R)
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Getting Started
Important
Setting the color system
This player conforms to the NTSC and PAL
color systems. Press the PAL/NTSC on the
remote to the appropriate position, according to
your TV.
If the color system of your TV is NTSC:
Press PAL/NTSC on the remote to select
NTSC. “NTSC” appears in the front panel
display. Pictures will not be displayed if you
set the PAL. When you play a VIDEO CD
based on PAL system, the picture will be
stretched vertically and will be displayed with
the lower part of the picture cut off.
If the color system of your TV is PAL:
Press PAL/NTSC on the remote to select PAL.
“PAL” appears in the front panel display.
Pictures will not be displayed if you set the
NTSC. When you play a VIDEO CD based on
NTSC system, the picture will be stretched
horizontally and will be displayed with the
upper and lower parts of the screen masked in
black.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Transporting the player
Before transporting the player, follow the
procedure below to return the internal mecha-
nisms to their original position.
1 Remove the disc from the disc tray.
2 Press A OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
“no dISC” appears in the display.
3 Wait for 10 seconds, then press `/1 to turn off
the player.
4 Disconnect the AC power cord from a wall
outlet.
5 Put the player in the original carton and
transport the player.
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Playing a VIDEO CD
• See page 5 for the hookup informa-
tion.
• You can also play audio CDs just
like VIDEO CDs.
• When you turn on the player,
“SONY” logo appears on the TV
screen.
z
You can turn on or off the player using
the remote
Press `/1 on the remote.
z When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions
In step 4, 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 23.)
z What is a VIDEO CD with PBC functions?
See page 23.
Basic Operations
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 to turn on the player.
3 Press A OPEN/CLOSE, and place
the disc into the disc tray.
4 Press H.
The disc tray closes and the player plays the
disc in the player.
Adjust the volume on the TV or the
amplifier.
OPEN/CLOSE
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OPEN/CLOSE
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Basic Operations
To Operation
Pause Press X.
Resume play after Press X or H.
pause
Go to the next track, Press NEXT >.
or scene in play mode
Go back to the Press PREV ..
preceding track, or scene
in play mode
Take out the disc Press A, which ever
contains the disc you
want to remove after
stopping play.
To stop playback
Press x.
z You can resume playback from the point
you stopped the VIDEO CD (Resume Play,
see page 12).
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.
OPEN/CLOSE
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Enjoying Karaoke
Using the Microphone
You can play karaoke (singing along) with CDs.
1 Set the MIC LEVEL control on the
player to MIN, then plug the
microphone(s) into the MIC 1 and/
or MIC 2 jacks.
2 Turn the MIC LEVEL control to
adjust the microphone volume.
Notes
If howling occurs:
– Move the microphone(s) away from the TV or the
speakers.
– Lower the volume of the TV or the amplifier.
– Lower the microphone volume or echo off.
If the sound is distorted when the player is
connected to a TV:
– Lower the microphone volume and music level.
z When you don’t use the microphone(s)
Unplug the microphone(s), switch the microphone(s)
off and turn the MIC LEVEL control to MIN.
Changing the key (Key Control)
You can change the key to suit your vocal range.
While playing karaoke, press one of the KEY
CONTROL buttons repeatedly to find the key that
suits your vocal range.
To Operation
Raise the key Press #.
Lower the key Press 2.
Return to the original Press 3 (on the remote).
key
You can adjust the key to 15 steps (7 steps higher,
7 steps lower and the original key).
The setting appears on the TV screen.
Adjusting the echo level
You can give an echo effects to the sound from
the microphones.
Press ECHO on the player to adjust the strength
of echo. Each time you press ECHO while using
microphone(s), the front panel display change as
follows.
Echo OFF
t
Echo 1
t
Echo 2
t
Echo 3
The same echo level is applied to both micro-
phones connected to the MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks.
Note
If you don’t want any echo effect, set the Echo OFF
position.
MIC 1 and
MIC 2 jacks
KEY CONTROL , ECHO
MIC LEVEL
control
MIC 1 MIC 2
Microphone
(not supplied)
0
KEY CONTROL
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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.
Press ON SCREEN button.
Each time you press ON SCREEN while playing
disc, the on-screen display change as follows.
Note that you cannot check the remaining time
during PBC Playback (page 23).
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ON SCREEN
SINGLE ELAPSED 02:20
1/01 02:18
Current Track
Total Track
Playing time on the
current track
SINGLE REMAIN 01:18
1/01 01:18
Current Track
Total Track
Remaining time on
the current track
TOTAL REMAIN 52:02
1/01 52:02
Current Track
Total Track
Remaining time on
the disc
x Display information of SINGLE
ELAPSED mode
x Display information of SINGLE REMAIN
mode
x Display information of TOTAL REMAIN
mode
SINGLE ELAPSED
SINGLE REMAIN
TOTAL REMAIN
ON SCREEN OFF
(No display)
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Locating a Scene or Track You Want
Using the Front Panel
Display Z
You can check information about the disc using
the front panel display.
Checking the total number and
playing time of the tracks before you
start playing
The front panel display shows the total number of
tracks, and total playing time.
Display information while playing an
audio CD
The front panel display shows the current track
number, and playing time of the track.
Display information while playing a
VIDEO CD without PBC functions
The front panel display shows the current track
number, and playing time of the track.
Display information while playing a
VIDEO CD with PBC functions
The front panel display shows the PBC, and
playing time of disc.
Checking the remaining time
Each time you press ON SCREEN 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 23).
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ON SCREEN
VCD
ST.
PAL
Total playing time
Total number of tracks
ST.
PAL
Current track number
Playing time
Audio CD indictor
CD
PAL
ST.
PAL
ST.
PAL
ST.
Playing time
and number
of the
current track
Press ON SCREEN
Press ON SCREEN
Press ON SCREEN
Remaining
time on the
current track
Remaining
time on the
disc
This information is not available in
Program or Random Play mode
This information is not available in
Program or Random Play mode
PBC
ST.
PAL
Playing time
"PBC" is displayed while
playing a VIDEO CD with
PBC function.
VIDEO CD indicator
VCD
ST.
PAL
Current track number
Playing time
VIDEO CD indicator
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Resuming Playback from
the Point You Stopped a
VIDEO CD (Resume Play)
Z
The player memorizes the point you stopped a
VIDEO CD and you can resume playback from
that point. Press RESUME PLAY and play will
resume from this point.
Note that while playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
function is available only during playback in PBC
OFF (PBC OFF, page 23).
Note that Resume Play is not available while
playing an audio CD.
1 While playing a VIDEO CD, press
x to stop playback.
2 Press RESUME PLAY.
RESUME appears on the TV screen, and
the player starts playback from the point
you stopped the VIDEO CD in Step 1.
If RESUME does not appear, Resume
Play is not available.
z To play from the beginning of the disc,
press H.
Locating a Scene or Track You Want
Note
Depending on where you stopped the VIDEO CD,
the player may not resume playback from exactly
the same point.
The point at which you stopped playing is cleared
when:
To turn off the unit.
You press number buttons.
You remove the VIDEO CD from the player.
You unplug AC power cord of the player.
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RESUME
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Locating a Specific Track
You can quickly locate any scene or track while
playing a disc using the PREV ./NEXT >
buttons or number buttons.
Note that while playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
function is available only during playback in PBC
OFF (PBC OFF, page 23).
To locate Operation
The next or subsequent Press NEXT >
tracks (AMS) repeatedly until you
find the scene or track
The current or preceding Press PREV .
tracks (AMS) repeatedly until you
find the scene or track
A specific track directly Number button of the
track
Note
During PBC Playback, PREV . and NEXT
> buttons have different functions from the ones
explained above (PBC playback, see page 23).
Locating a Scene or Track You Want
Locating a Point by Elapsed
Time (Time Search)
Z
This function lets you use elapsed time as a guide to
find a certain point on a VIDEO CD. To use Time
Search function with VIDEO CDs, see the explain
below. Elapsed means the time from the beginning
of the disc and is not the playing time of the current
track.
Time Search function is especially useful when
playing discs that have only a few track divisions.
1 Press TIME SEARCH while playing
a disc or before you start playing.
The following menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Press the number buttons to enter
the time (in minutes and seconds)
of the point that you want to
locate.
The entered time appears on the TV screen
and playback starts from the entered time.
If you’ve made a mistake
Press TIME SEARCH again, then press the
correct number button.
To use Time Search function with VIDEO CDs
with PBC function (Ver. 2.0 discs)
Set the PBC mode to OFF by pressing PBC
(PBC OFF, page 23) and do steps 1 and 2
above.
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Number buttons
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Number
buttons
TIME SEARCH
TV screen
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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 23), 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 a Slow-motion Play is not
available.
To locate a point Operation
While monitoring the Press M (forward) or
picture or sound m (backward)
repeatedly to select the
speed (FF x1 or FR x1,
FF x2 or FR x2, FF x3
or FR x3, or FF x4
or FR x4). When you
find the point, press H
to return to the normal
speed. You will not
hear the sound while
playing a VIDEO CD.
Note that you cannot
change the search
speed on audio CDs.
Slowly by observing Press SLOW y. You
the TV screen will not hear the sound
(Slow-motion Play) during the operation.
When you find the
point, press H to
return to the normal
speed.
z If you want to change the playback speed
during Slow-motion Play
Press SLOW y repeatedly until you find the
playback speed you want. Three speeds are
available: SLOW 1, SLOW 2 and SLOW 3.
Each time you press the button, the indication
changes as follows.
SLOW 1
t
SLOW 2
t
SLOW 3
t
PLAY
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Locating by Observing
Several Scenes at One
Time (Digest Play) Z
This function is available only when a VIDEO
CD is inserted. You can locate the disc or scene
you want by observing several still pictures at one
time on the TV screen.
Note that Digest Play is not available when an
audio CD inserted.
Locating the track you want on a disc
(Disc Digest)
You can locate the track you want by observing
the first picture of up to 9 tracks on the disc at one
time on the TV screen.
1 Press INTRO SCAN in stop mode.
The following menu appears on the TV
screen.
Locating a Scene or Track You Want
2 Press button 2.
The TV screen shows still pictures of the
first scenes of tracks 1 to 9 on the disc.
To view still pictures of the tracks
numbered over 9
Press >. The TV screen shows still pictures of
tracks 10 to 18.
To go back to the previous screen, press ..
3 Press the number button to select
the track.
The player starts playing from the selected
track.
To cancel Disc Digest
Press x.
Note
If you press INTRO SCAN in stop mode when a
VIDEO CD with PBC functions is inserted, the
PBC mode is set to OFF automatically.
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Number
buttons
INTRO SCAN
1. INTRO 2. DISC
3. TRACK
DIGEST MENU
4. EXIT
TV screen
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2
9
6
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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 INTRO SCAN in stop mode.
The following menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Press button 3.
The player divides the track into 9 sections
and the TV screen shows still pictures of
each section in order.
3 Press the corresponding number
button to select the point you
want.
The player starts playing from the selected
point.
The player may start playing from a point
which is a little different from the one
displayed during Track Digest.
To cancel Track Digest
Press x.
z During Track Digest , you can start Track
Digest on another track
Press . or >.
Locating a Scene or Track You Want
Notes
If you press INTRO SCAN in stop mode when a
VIDEO CD with PBC functions is inserted, the
PBC mode is set to OFF automatically.
When a track is shorter than about 40 seconds, the
player may divide the track into less than 9 sections.
Locating the beginning
part of each track or
scene (Intro Scan) Z
The first portion of each track will be played 10
seconds sequentially. While the disc is being
played as Intro Scan, the front panel display will
show track number and elapsed time.
1 Press INTRO SCAN in stop mode.
The following menu appears on the TV screen.
2 Press button 1.
The first portion of each track will be
played 10 seconds sequentially.
3 Press H to start playback when
the track you want to play back
is selected.
To cancel Intro Scan
Press x.
1. INTRO 2. DISC
3. TRACK
DIGEST MENU
4. EXIT
TV screen
TRACK SCAN 1
Current Track
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7
2
9
6
3
4
5
TV screen
1. INTRO 2. DISC
3. TRACK
DIGEST MENU
4. EXIT
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Playing Repeatedly
You can play all the tracks, a single track or a
specific portion repeatedly.
In Random or Program Play mode, the player
repeats the track in the random or programmed
order.
During PBC Playback (page 23), this function is
not available.
Press REPEAT while playing a disc.
Each you press the button the indication changes
as follows.
REPEAT 1
t
REPEAT ALL
t
REPEAT OFF
(No display)
* Any indication REP-ONE, REP-ALL, or REP-OFF
appears on the TV screen.
Repeating the current track (when
REPEAT 1 is selected.)
When the disc The player repeats
is played in
Play (page 7) current track
Random Play current track
(page 18)
Program Play current track
(page 18)
Playing CDs in Various Modes
Repeating the all track (when
REPEAT ALL is selected.)
When the disc The player repeats
is played in
Play (page 7) All the tracks on disc
Random Play All the tracks on the
(page 18) disc in random order
Program Play All the programmed
(page 18) tracks
Repeating a specific portion
(A
y
B Repeat)
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 23), AyB Repeat may
not be available depending on scenes.
1
While playing a disc, press AyB
when you find the starting point
(point A) to be played repeatedly.
REPEAT A- appears in the front panel
display.
2 When you reach the ending point
(point B), press AyB again.
REPEAT A-B appears in the front panel
display. The player plays this specific
portion repeatedly.
To cancel A-B Repeat
Press AyB or x.
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Playing CDs in Various Modes
Playing in Random Order
(Random Play) Z
You can play all of the tracks in random order.
Note that while playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
function is available only during playback in PBC
OFF (PBC OFF, page 23).
During playing or in stop mode, press
RANDOM and starts Random Play.
RANDOM appears in the front panel display.
To cancel Random Play
Press RANDOM or x, RANDOM will disappears in
the front panel display.
Creating Your Own
Program (Program Play)
Z
You can arrange the order of the tracks on the disc
and create your own program. The program can
contain up to 20 tracks.
Note that while playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
function is available only during playback in PBC
OFF (PBC OFF, page 23).
1 In stop mode, press PROGRAM.
"PROGRAM" appears in the front panel
display.
2 Select the tracks you want to
program.
On the remote
Press the number buttons of the tracks you want
to program in the order you want or press ./
> until the number of the track you want to
program appears in the front panel display.
On the player
With playback stopped, press l/L until the
number of the track you want to program appears
in the front panel display.
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3 Press PROGRAM.
4 Repeat 2-3.
5 Press H to start Program Play.
Checking the track order
You can check your program before you start
playing.
Press PROGRAM on the remote.
Each time you press this button, the front
panel display shows the track number of
each step in the programmed order. After the
last step in the program, the front panel
display shows “00” and returns to the
original display.
Changing the track order
You can change your program before you
start playing.
To Operation
Add steps to the end of Press PROGRAM to
the program repeatedly to find the
track number is 00.
And select a track
using number buttons
then press PROGRAM.
Change a track number Press PROGRAM
of the program. repeatedly to find the
track number you want
to change then change
the track number using
number buttons.
Erase the whole Press PROGRAM
program completely. then press x.
Create a new program
following the
programming
procedure.
z You can check the contents of the
program during programming on the TV
screen.
z The program remains even after the
Program Play ends
Press PROGRAM until PROGRAM appears
in the front panel display then press H , you
can play the same program again.
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Switching the Sound Z
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.
Press L/R/STEREO while playing a disc.
Each time you press the button, the indication and
the sound from the speakers change as follows:
Press Indication* Operation
Once MONO L The sound of the left
channel
Twice MONO R The sound of the right
channel
Three STEREO The standard stereo
times sound
* Any indication L, R, or ST. appears in the front
panel display.
Controlling the TV with
the Supplied Remote
You can control Sony TVs with mark using
the supplied remote.
You can control your Sony TV using the buttons
below.
By pressing You can
TV `/1 Turn on or off the TV
TV/VIDEO Switch the TVs input source
between the TV and other input
sources.
VOL + TV volume up
VOL TV volume down
CH + TV channel up
CH TV channel down
Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
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TV/VIDEO
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