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.
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.
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.
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
Z
the task.
Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.
z
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
This Player Can Play the Following Discs................................................................4
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.
Audio CDs
Audio
12 cm/8 cm (CD
single)
74 min./
20 min.
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.
Disc type
VIDEO CDs without
PBC functions
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs)
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.
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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
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Getting Started
Playing CDsGetting Started
Getting Started
What cords will I need?
Audio and video connecting cord (supplied) (1)
Yellow
(video)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Video connecting cord (not supplied) (1)
YellowYellow
Audio connecting cord (not supplied) (1)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Yellow
(video)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
To AUDIO
OUT
To VIDEO
OUT
To video input
To audio input
: Signal flow
To an AC outlet
TV
To an AC outlet
pWhen listening to the sound through speakers
connected to an amplifier
VIDEO CD player
To AUDIO
OUT
Amplifier
To VIDEO
OUT
To video input
To audio
input
TV
To an AC outlet
To an AC
outlet
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
VIDEO CD player
AUDIO OUT
RL
VIDEO
OUT
pWhen listening to the sound through speakers
connected to an amplifier
VIDEO CD player
AUDIO OUT
RL
VIDEO
OUT
TV
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
TV
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
: Signal flow
To an AC outlet
Amplifier
CD
L
R
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Getting Started
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.
S video cable
YC-15V (not supplied)
VIDEO CD player
S VIDEO
OUT
TV
S VIDEO IN
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.
Optical cable
POC-15 (not supplied)
VIDEO CD player
DIGITAL OUT
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.
Digital component
DIGITAL IN
OPTICAL
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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.
COLOR SYSTEM
AUTO
NTSC
PAL
,
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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.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220 - 240V110 - 120V
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Getting Started
Playing CDsGetting Started
Getting Started
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
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