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MCE-F500

Sony MCE-F500 Operating Instructions Manual

SONY MCE-F500 (E, C1, C2) 3-858-463-11
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VIDEO CD Player
Operating Instructions MMMMM MMMMM
1996 by Sony Corporation
MCE-F500
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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.
The following caution label is located inside of the unit.
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
• Before operating the player, check that the operating voltage of the player is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the player.
• The player is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player 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.
• Should the AC power cord (mains lead) need to be changed, have it done at a qualified service shop only.
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 ventilation holes on 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.
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.
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-F500.
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
This Player Can Play the Following Discs................................................................4
Getting Started
Unpacking.............................................................................................................................4
Hooking Up the System...................................................................................................... 5
Basic Operations
Playing a VIDEO CD..............................................................................................................8
Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback)......................................... 10
Locating Scenes Directly Using the Scene Numbers (Scene Search)......................... 11
Locating a Scene or Track You Want
Using the On-Screen Display .......................................................................................... 13
Using the Front Panel Display ........................................................................................ 14
Resuming Playback from the Point You Stopped a VIDEO CD (Resume Play) ..... 15
Locating a Specific Scene or Track ................................................................................. 16
Locating a Particular Point in a Scene or Track............................................................ 17
Locating by Observing Several Scenes at One Time (Digest Play)............................ 18
Playing CDs in Various Modes
Playing Repeatedly........................................................................................................... 20
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) ...................................................................... 21
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play).............................................................. 21
Reducing Distortion of the Picture (DNR) .................................................................... 23
Adding an Incidental Image to Moving Pictures (COMET) ...................................... 23
Playing Automatically When Turning On the Player (Auto Play)............................ 24
Switching the Sound ........................................................................................................ 24
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote............................................................. 25
Additional Information
Notes on Discs ................................................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 26
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 27
Glossary.............................................................................................................................. 27
Index.......................................................................................................................................... 28
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items:
• 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)
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote. 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.
Getting Started
This Player Can Play the Following Discs
Disc logo
Contents
Disc size
Play time
To play VIDEO CDs, see page 8. To enjoy PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs with PBC functions,
see page 10.
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
VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs)
VIDEO CDs
Audio + Video (moving pictures)
12 cm/8 cm
74 min./ 20 min.
Audio CDs
Audio
12 cm/8 cm (CD single)
74 min./ 20 min.
You can
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, if they are included on the disc.
z You can control Sony TVs with the g mark using the
supplied remote
See page 25.
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 near an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Playing CDsGetting Started
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Getting Started
Getting Started
RL
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT
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
To AUDIO OUT
To VIDEO OUT
To an AC outlet
To video input
To audio input
TV
To an AC outlet
: Signal flow
pWhen listening to the sound through speakers
connected to an amplifier
VIDEO CD player
To AUDIO OUT
To VIDEO OUT
To an AC outlet
TV
To video input
To audio input
: Signal flow
To an AC outlet
To an AC outlet
What cords will I need?
Audio and video connecting cord (supplied) (1)
Yellow Yellow
Audio connecting cord (not supplied) (1)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Video connecting cord (not supplied) (1)
Yellow (video)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Hookups
When connecting the cord, be sure to match the color­coded 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.
pWhen listening to the sound through TV speakers
Red
(R)
White
(L)
Yellow (video)
White (L)
Red (R)
VIDEO CD player
TV
pWhen listening to the sound through speakers
connected to an amplifier
VIDEO CD player
VIDEO
OUT
RL
AUDIO OUT
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
CD
L R
Amplifier
TV
(Continued)
Amplifier
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Getting Started
AUTO
PAL
NTSC
,
COLOR SYSTEM
S VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO IN
VIDEO CD player
S video cable
z If you have a digital component such as a DAT or MD
You can make digital recordings of audio CDs. Connect the component via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector using the optical cable (not supplied). Take off the cap and plug in the optical cable.
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.
YC-15V (not supplied)
Important
Setting the color system switch
This player conforms to the NTSC and PAL color systems. Set the COLOR SYSTEM switch on the rear of the player to the appropriate position, according to your TV.
• If the color system of your TV is NTSC:
Set the COLOR SYSTEM switch to NTSC. Pictures will not be displayed if you set the switch to PAL. When you play a VIDEO CD recorded in the PAL color system, the picture will be stretched vertically and will be displayed with the upper and lower parts of the picture cut off.
• If the color system of your TV is PAL:
Set the COLOR SYSTEM switch to PAL. Pictures will not be displayed if you set the switch to NTSC. When you play a VIDEO CD recorded in the NTSC color system, the picture will be stretched horizontally and will be displayed with the upper and lower parts of the screen masked in black.
• If your TV automatically changes the color system
according to the input signal:
Pictures will be displayed with the switch set to either NTSC or PAL. If you set the COLOR SYSTEM switch to AUTO, the player automatically changes the color system of video output according to the color system of the VIDEO CD to be played. In this case, the color system selected remains until you turn off the player, or you play another VIDEO CD with a different color system. If you turn off the player, the color system will be set to NTSC automatically when you turn on the player again.
Be sure to turn off and on the player when you change the setting.
TV
Optical cable
POC-15 (not supplied)
DIGITAL OUT
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
Notes
• You cannot make digital recordings of VIDEO CDs,
since this player does not output signals through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector while playing a VIDEO CD.
• When you connect via the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
connector, noise may occur when you play CD software other than music, such as a CD-ROM.
VIDEO CD player
Digital component
Playing CDsGetting Started
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Getting Started
Getting Started
220 - 240V110 - 120V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
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. When you set the selector to “110 – 120 V” position, be sure to use the supplied plug adaptor.
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
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