Specifications; Glossary - Sony MCE-F500 Operating Instructions Manual

Specifications

VIDEO CD player
Laser
Semiconductor laser
Wavelength 780 – 790 nm
Signal format system NTSC, PAL
Frequency response 2 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 94 dB
Outputs
Jack Maximum
type output
level
AUDIO OUT
Phono 2 V
jacks (at 50 kilohms)
DIGITAL OUT Optical –18dBm
(OPTICAL) output
connector
VIDEO OUT Phono 1 Vp-p
jack
S VIDEO OUT 4-pin mini Y: 1 Vp-p
DIN
C: 0.286 Vp-p
PHONES
Phone 10mW
jack
General
Power requirements 110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V AC,
adjustable, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 22 W
430 × 95 × 278 mm
Dimensions (approx.)
(w/h/d) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.) 3.7 kg
Supplied accessories
Audio and video connecting cord (3 phono plugs – 3
phono plugs) (1)
Remote commander (remote) RMT-F500V (1)
Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
Plug adaptor (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Glossary

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. If the player doesn't resume play for a long
time, press P or · to resume play manually.
PBC Playback
Load impedance
Playback using the menu screens recorded on VIDEO
CDs with PBC functions. You can enjoy simple
Over 10 kilohms
interactive operations using the PBC Playback
function.
Wave length: 660nm
Playback Control (PBC)
75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative, white
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to
peak
control playback.
75 ohms, unbalanced,
By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with
sync negative
PBC functions, you can enjoy playing simple
interactive software, software with search functions,
32 ohms
and so on.
When you insert a VIDEO CD with PBC functions on
this player, "PBC" appears in the front panel display.
Track
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a disc. Each
track is assigned with a track number to locate the
track you want.
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. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the audio
information of conventional audio CDs.
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
• Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and
sounds.
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still
pictures and enjoy PBC functions.
This player conforms to both versions.
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Additional Information
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