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- Page 1 VIDEO CD Player Operating Instructions MMMMM MMMMM MCE-C98K 1998 by Sony Corporation 3-862-815-11 (1)
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Page 2: About This Manual
(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-C98K. Conventions • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF CONTENTS This Player Can Play the Following Discs ... Getting Started Unpacking ... Hooking Up the System ... Basic Operations Playing a VIDEO CD ... Enjoying Karaoke Playing Karaoke ... Locating a Scene or Track You Want Using the On-Screen Display ... Using the Front Panel Display ... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the player. You can control Sony TVs with the g mark using the supplied remote See page 26. -
Page 5: Hooking Up The System
TV (with audio/video input jacks) and/or an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections. pWhen listening to the sound through TV speakers VIDEO CD player To VIDEO To AUDIO To audio... - Page 6 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) VIDEO CD player ç S VIDEO Important Setting the color system switch This player conforms to the NTSC and PAL color systems.
- Page 7 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.
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Page 8: Basic Operations
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. Press 1/u to turn on the player. -
Page 9: To Stop Playback
When “RESUME” appears in To stop playback the front panel display You can resume playback from the point you stopped the VIDEO CD (Resume Play, see page 16). The player enters standby mode automatically (Sleep function) When 20 minutes elapse after the player stops, it enters standby mode. -
Page 10: Enjoying Karaoke
Enjoying Karaoke Playing Karaoke You can play karaoke (singing along) with CDs in the compartments 1 - 5. Number buttons DISC 1 - 5 STANDBY DISC DISC DISC DISC DISC MIC 1 MIC 2 ECHO MUSIC MIC 1 MIC 2 CONTROL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL... - Page 11 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.
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Page 12: Locating A Scene Or Track You Want
Locating a Scene or Track You Want 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. ON SCREEN Press ON SCREEN. - Page 13 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)”...
- Page 14 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. OPEN/CLOSE SCREEN TIME EFFECT PICTURE SOUND DISC DISC SKIP > 10/0 CLEAR REPEAT A˜B CHECK Checking the total number and playing time of the tracks Press TIME before you start playing.
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Page 15: Replacing Discs While Playing A Disc
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. STANDBY DISC DISC DISC DISC DISC MIC 1 MIC 2... -
Page 16: Playing Two Discs Consecutively
Locating a Scene or Track You Want Playing Two Discs Consecutively 2 DISC mode can be used to playback two discs consecutively. In this mode, the player operates like a two-disc changer. This function is useful for playing pairs of CDs, such as those for movies. STANDBY DISC DISC... -
Page 17: Locating A Specific Scene Or Track
Locating a Specific Scene or Track 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, page 27). -
Page 18: Locating A Particular Point In A Scene Or Track
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 27), this function is available only while playing moving pictures. -
Page 19: Locating By Observing Several Scenes At One Time (Digest Play)
Locating by Observing Several 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. - Page 20 Locating a Scene or Track You Want 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).
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Page 21: Playing Cds In Various Modes
Locating a Scene or Track You Want You can select a point which isn’t displayed yet on the TV screen in Step 2 During Track Digest, you can start Track Digest on another track Press = or +. Note that this function is not available in Shuffle or Program Play mode. -
Page 22: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle Play)
Playing CDs in Various Modes 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”... -
Page 23: Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)
Creating Your Own Program (Program 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. -
Page 24: Enjoying Picture Effects
Playing CDs in Various Modes 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. -
Page 25: Enjoying Sound Effects
Enjoying Sound Effects You can play a disc with one of two acoustic atmospheres: M(ega).BASS or EX(tra).WIDE. STANDBY DISC DISC DISC DISC DISC MIC 1 MIC 2 ECHO MUSIC KEY CONTROL MIC 1 MIC 2 CONTROL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL ˜... -
Page 26: Controlling The Tv With The Supplied Remote
Playing CDs in Various Modes Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote Z You can control Sony TVs with the g mark using the supplied remote. OPEN/CLOSE SCREEN EFFECT PICTURE SOUND DISC DISC SKIP > CLEAR REPEAT A˜B PLAY MODE... -
Page 27: Enjoying Playback Using The Pbc Functions
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. -
Page 28: Locating Scenes Directly Using The Scene Numbers (Scene Search)
Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions 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. TV screen MENU 1 [1] AAAA [2] BBBB [3] CCCC... -
Page 29: Additional Information
See page 7. On disc tray Do not pull or push the disc tray forcefully by hand. It may damage the player. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Getting Started Playing CDs... -
Page 30: Notes On Discs
There’s no sound. / Check that the player is connected securely. / Make sure you operate the TV or the amplifier correctly. / Make sure you select the CD player position on the amplifier. There’s no picture. Do not stick / Check that the player is connected securely. -
Page 31: Specifications
Mass (approx.) 6 kg Supplied accessories Audio and video connecting cord (1) Remote commander (remote) RMT-C98V (1) Sony R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information... -
Page 32: Index
Additional Information Index 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 Color system switch 6 Connecting 5 Continuous play 8 Digest Play 19 Disc Digest 19 Display front panel display 14 on-screen display 12... - Page 34 Sony Corporation Printed in China...