Sony MCE-F88K Instruction Manual
Sony MCE-F88K Instruction Manual

Sony MCE-F88K Instruction Manual

Sony video compact disc player instruction manual
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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.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on
the rear exterior.
Precautions
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 checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be
sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that
might block the bottom.
• Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
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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. In this case,
remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about
an hour until the moisture evaporates.
On adjusting volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do,
the speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion
is played.
On cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
On transportation
• To protect the inside of the player, be sure to remove the
disc, and turn the power off after "no dISC" appears in the
front panel display.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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-F88K.
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:
Z
Indicates that you can use only the remote to do
the task.
z
Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

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  • Page 1: 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-F88K. Conventions • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF CONTENTS This Player Can Play the Following Discs ... Getting Started Unpacking ... 4 Hooking Up the System ... 5 Basic Operations Playing a VIDEO CD ... Enjoying Karaoke Playing Karaoke ... 10 Locating a Scene or Track You Want Using the On-Screen Display ...
  • Page 3: 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 23.
  • Page 4: Hooking Up The System

    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. pWhen listening to the sound through TV speakers VIDEO CD player VIDEO...
  • Page 5 Getting Started 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) VIDEO CD player ç...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Basic Operations

    • 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.
  • Page 8: To Stop Playback

    When “RESUME” appears in the front panel display You can resume playback from the point you stopped the VIDEO CD (Resume Play, see page 14). The player enters standby mode automatically (Sleep function) When 20 minutes elapse after the player stops, it enters standby mode.
  • Page 9: Playing Karaoke

    Enjoying Karaoke Playing Karaoke 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 12). If you select ON SCREEN OFF display mode, no information is shown on the TV screen.
  • Page 10 Reserving the next tracks to play While playing a disc, you can reserve up to 24 tracks to play in any order so that you can enjoy non-stop play. Do Steps 1 and 2 on “Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)” on pages 20 and 21. Press ·...
  • Page 11: Using The On-Screen Display

    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 12: Using The Front Panel Display

    In Program Play mode PLAY TR 3 IDX 1 0:55 PROGRAM Indicates the current track 1. TR 1 2. TR 3 3. TR 4 Before you start playing (except for the Program Play mode) STOP Total playing time 47:55 CONTINUE Play mode TR1-15 Before you start playing in Program Play mode...
  • Page 13: Resuming Playback From The Point You Stopped A Disc (Resume Play)

    Locating a Scene or Track You Want Checking the remaining time Each time you press the TIME button 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 25).
  • Page 14: Locating A Specific Track

    Locating a Specific Track You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc using the JOG SELECTOR, =/+ buttons (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor), PREV/NEXT 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 25).
  • Page 15: 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 You can also locate a particular point in a scene or track while playing a disc. During PBC Playback (page 25), this function is available only while playing moving pictures.
  • Page 16: Locating By Observing Several Scenes At One Time (Digest Play)

    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...
  • Page 17 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 10 Use the >10 button (see page 15). To cancel Disc Digest Press p.
  • Page 18: Playing Cds In Various Modes

    Playing CDs in Various Modes Playing Repeatedly You can play all the tracks, a single track or a specific portion repeatedly. KEY CONTROL KARAOKE PON STANDBY § ˜ OPEN/CLOSE ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MUSIC LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL L/R/STEREO PREV NEXT PLAY MODE...
  • Page 19: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle Play)

    Playing CDs in Various Modes Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play in a random order. KEY CONTROL KARAOKE PON STANDBY ˜ ECHO MIC 1 MIC 2 MUSIC LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL L/R/STEREO PLAY MODE PHONES...
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21: Enjoying Picture Effects

    Playing CDs in Various Modes Enjoying Picture 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.
  • Page 22: Switching The Sound

    ** This indication doesn’t appear in the front panel display. 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. EFFECT PICTURE SOUND ˆ...
  • Page 23: Enjoying Karaoke With Non-Karaoke Discs

    Enjoying Karaoke with Non-Karaoke Discs 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. KARAOKE PON KEY CONTROL KARAOKE PON STANDBY ˜...
  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 26 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 –...
  • Page 27: Additional Information

    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. There’s no sound. /Check that the player is connected securely.
  • Page 28: Specifications

    Mass (approx.) 4.6 kg Supplied accessories Audio and video connecting cord (1) Remote commander (remote) RMT-F88V (1) Sony R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional Information Additional Information Glossary Auto Pause Automatic pause function that works according to the signal encoded on the disc during PBC playback.
  • Page 29: Index

    Additional Information Index Index A, B A-B repeat 19 Active picture 22 Adjusting echo level 11 microphone volume 10 music level 11 volume 8 AMS 15 Auto Pause 29 Automatic Music Sensor. See Color system switch 6 Connecting 5 Continuous play 8 D, E Digest Play 17 Disc Digest 17...
  • Page 30 Additional Information...
  • Page 31 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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