Sony MDP-333 User Manual

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Owner’s Record

The model number is located at the rear. The serial
number is located on the top panel. Record the serial
number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

INFORMATION

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may
cause interference to radio and television reception. It has
been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B computing device in accordance with the
specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference in a residential installation. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

Reorient the receiving antenna
Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver
Move the equipment away from the receiver
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that

equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. The user may find the following booklet
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference
Problems”. This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock
No. 004-000-00345-4.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.

As the laser beam used in this videodisc player is
harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

- CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.

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NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA

This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations.

Contents

This manual covers the MDP-333 verified to the FCC rules and available in the U.S.A. and Canada, the MDP-355GX
available in other countries and the PX model of MDP-355GX. Operations are the same regardless of the model name.
Specifications vary only with regard to power requirements and AC outlet on the unit.

Introduction

Connections

LD

CD

LD/CD/CDV

Precautions....................................................

Operating voltage .......................................................................................................................... O

Features .......................................................................................................................................... @

Location and function of controls................................................................................................ ©

Front panel .................................................................................................................................................... ®

Remote commander....................................................................................................................................... ©

Connections .................................................................................................................................... ©

To connect to audio system and to TV with video inputs

To connect to TV without audio/video inputs ............................................................................................. ©

To play an LD ................................................................................................................................. ©

To change playback speed and direction - Speed play................................................................................... ©

To play frame by frame - Freeze-frame, STEP playback............................................................................... ©

To search for a particular scene-Dual speed clear scan ................................................................................. ©

Searching by chapter number - Chapter search ........................................................................................... ©

Searching by frame number/time - Frame/time search

To play repeatedly - Repeat playback........................................................................................................... @

To play only certain chapters - Program playback ...................................................................................... ©

To play a CD ................................................................................................................................... ©

To search for a particular selection - Search ................................................................................................ ®

To play repeatedly - Repeat playback............................................................................................................ ®

To play only certain selections - Program playback..................................................................................... ©

To play only certain selections within a designated time

- Auto program playback .............................................................................................................. ®

To change time display - Time counter ...................................................................................... ®

To pause after a each selection - Auto pause
To insert a blank space between selections - Auto space
To playback an introduction of each chapter/track - INTORO scan
To set an Index at a desired point - Custom index

Playing in a random order - Sufflè playback ............................................................................. ©

To play a CDV.................................................................................................................................. ®

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Specifications.................................................................................................................................. ®

Notes on handling discs ................................................................................................................ ®

Glossary ........................................................................................................................................... ®

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ ©

Precautions

On safety

• Should any solid object or liquid enter the cabinet, unplug
the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used
for an extended period of time.
To disconnect a cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull
the cord itself.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, contact your dealer.

On installation

• Avoid placing the player in a location subject to:
— high humidity
— high temperature
— excessive dust
— mechanical vibration
— direct sunlight

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat
buildup. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets,
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
the ventilation holes.

• The unit will be unsteady, if it is not placed on a

horizontal level surface. To avoid being unsteady, adjust

the thickness of the supplied spacer to fill the gap and

insert it under the unit.

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Spacer sheet

0.1 mm width

j fill the gap.

proper thickness to

Make spacer

(Thickness can be
adjusted between

0.1 mm and 1 mm)

On moisture condensation

• Do not operate the unit right after having transported it
from a cold location to a warm location or in a room
where the temperature rises suddenly, because moisture
may condense in the operating section of the unit. Wait
for about an hour before turning the power on in the new
location or keep the rise in room temperature gradual. If
the unit is operated with moisture condensation, the unit
and the disc may be damaged. Therefore remove the
disc immediately when there is a possibility of moisture
condensation and no picture is obtained. To evaporate
the moisture rapidly, leave the player turned on without a
disc loaded.

On operation

• Remove the disc from the tray after playing it, if the unit
will not be used for any length of time. Do not transport
the set with a disc in place.

• When the disc tray is in the open position, do not press
down on it strongly, or place heavy objects on it.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry soft cloth,
or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol
or benzine, which may damage the finish.

On repacking

Do not throw away the carton and the packing material.

They make an ideal container to transport the unit in.

If you have any question or problem concerning your unit,
please contact your nearest Sony dealer.

For the customers In the USA

For detailed safety precautions see the leaflet
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS”.

Operating Voltage

Before operating the unit, be sure that the operating

voltage of your unit is identical with that of your local

power supply.

MDP-333: 120 V AC, 60 Hz,
MDP-355GX: 100, 120, 220, 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
For the MDP-355GX, the voltage selector is located at

the rear.
If the selector must be reset, disconnect the AC

power cord and turn the selector with a minus

screwdriver so that the arrow on the selector points to
the appropriate voltage.

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How to use the AC power plug adaptor (supplied with
the MDP-3S5GX)

If the AC plug of your unit does not fit the wall outlet,

attach the supplied AC plug adaptor.

Features

This CD/CDV/LD Player can play all six types of optical discs currently available for home entertainment use:

CD single

8 cm/3 in

Digital audio

Max. 20 min.

single-sided

The following functions are available with this unit.
For the CDV disc, CD functions can be used on the audio portion and LD functions can be used on the video
portion.

LD/CD/CDV

• Custom Index

Specify up to six index marks at any point on the disc, for
convenient piayback start at the push of a button.

• Program play

Play back chapters or tracks in any desired order.

• Shuffle play

Play all selections on a disc in a random order.

• Auto disc protection

Prevents damage to the disc during stop.

• AV calendar display

Shows the number of tracks (up to 20) on a disc and the
total playing time at a glance.

• Auto program

Play back chapters or tracks within a designated time.

• INTRO scan

Play only the beginning (introduction) of the chapters or
tracks on a disc in order.

Video

Digital and/or analog audio

LD single disc can be played
back without using adaptors.

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Max. 14/20 min.

single-sided

LD/CDV (Video Portion)

> Variable speed playback (LD CAV only)

11 speed settings for normal and reverse playback, step
(frame-by-frame) playback and high-quality freeze-frame.

> Clear scan

Fast scan without picture distortion even on CLV discs.

CDV

> video portion

All LD (CLV) functions are available.

> Audio portion

All CD functions are available.

Video

+

Digital and/or

analog audio

Max. 14/20 min.

(CAV/CLV) per side

Digital and/or analog audio

Max. 30/60 min.

(CAV/CLV) per side

Video

+

This unit plays back discs with any of the following logos on the
label.

CD ViDEO

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• It cannot play back CED or VHD discs or discs with PAL,
SECAM, or video signals other than the NTSC standard.

LaserDisc

DIGITAL AUDIO

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The Compact Disc Video (CDV) format divides a CD into two

sections. One is 20 minutes of digital audio playable on any CD
player. The other, 5 minutes of video and digital audio, requires
a CDV player.

Location and Function of Controls

Front panel

Disc tray (
Remote control sensor -

POWER switch 0, (

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and LEVEL control 0, 0

Repeat button 0,1

Press to repeat the entire disc side.

Display window-

Accessories

RMT-333A Remote Commander Two size AA (R6) batteries

The shipping box should contain the following accessories.

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Video connecting cord
(phono 1 phono 1)

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Number and file search buttons

A Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE button

-Shuttle ring ©

Utilize for forward or reverse speed scan.

■ O Play button

■ ACS/AMS (Automatic
Chapter/Music Sensor) buttons ©, I

-II Pause button

■ STOP button ®, ®

Audio connecting cord
(phono 2 ^ phono 2)

RFU adaptor RFU-90UC (1)
(supplied with the MDP-333
and the PX model of MDP-355GX)

CUSTOM INDEX button I

FILE button @

AV/TIME button ®

AUTO PGM button ®

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Location and Function of Controis

Remote Commander

LD Operation

DISC/TV button 0

Refer to the page indicated in the biack circie for detaiis.

± Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE

button

FRAME/TIME button
PGM program button

Number and file search (A - F)
buttons

SEARCH/NEXT button 0

</> MULTI SPEED buttons

+/- SPEED SET buttons

STILL/STEP^II/ll^ buttons

ACS/AMS 0
(Automatic Chapter/Music
Sensor) buttons

Shuttle ring 0

Utilize for forward or reverse

speed scan.

CLEAR button 0

DISPLAY button 0

iCXI button 0

REPEAT button 0
ANALOG audio button 0
1/ALL button 0

'VaUDIO monitor button 0

^SHUFFLE button 0

L_a. (Automatic) PAUSE/A.

■ VI (Automatic) SPACE button (

^—REPEAT A » B button 0

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^AV/TIME button 0
SACK button 0

AUTO PGM button 0
PILE button ©

USTOM INDEX button ©

INTRO (Introduction) scan

button ©

-I ^1 PAUSE button 0
'—■ STOP button 0

[> PLAY button

Battery insertion

1

Insert the two size AA batteries
as shown, being careful to

2

match +/— polarities.

CD, CDV, Others Operation

± Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE

button ®
PGM program button i

Number and file search­(A - F) buttons

SEARCH/NEXT button I
AUTO PGM (program) button (

FILE button ®-------------------------­CUSTOM INDEX button ®—

Index buttons

Press (reverse) or —
(forward) to locate the desired
index number while playing a CD.

ACS/AMS !◄ ◄ />
(Automatic Chapter/Music
Sensor) buttons

INTRO (Introduction) scan­button ®

Shuttle ring ®-----------------------

Utilize for forward or reverse

speed scan.

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-DISPLAY button I

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BACK button ®

-TV operation buttons

(Can be used to control Sony TV
sets bearing the ® mark.)

CHANNEL +/- buttons

Press to select the TV channel.

VOLUME +/- buttons

Press to control the TV volume.

TV/VIDEO button

Press to switch to a video recorder
connected to the video/audio inputs
of the TV set.
(This function is available only with
certain TV models.)

TV POWER button

Hi pause button ®

■ STOP button ®
> PLAY button

Battery life

Under normal operations, the batteries will last for approximately
six months. If the operating range of the Remote Commander
becomes noticeably short, replace all the batteries with new ones.

If the Remote Commander is not to be used for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage.

Remote Commander Precautions

Do not let sunlight or light from a powerful artificial light source fall
directly on the Remote Commander sensor on the front panel as it
may interfere with operation or damage the sensor.

Video and audio connection cord plug colors are indicated as yellow, white, and
red. Make sure that the jacks of the equipment are properly connected to Its

Connections

corresponding colors.

To Connect to Audio System and to TV with Video Inputs

AUDIO OUT jacks (phono jacks)

Connect to the audio input
jacks of a TV set or the AUX

input jacks of an amplifier. The

output signal will be the same ­that is, digital or analog -

depending on the signal

recorded on the disc.

DIGITAL OUTPUT

CONNECTOR (optical)

This jack permits optical fiber

connection to an amplifier or

D/A converter unit with optical

input. For connection, use the

optional audio fiber cable POG

15.

Discs that are not digitally

recorded will not be output.

Supplied audio connecting cord* (Red/White)

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Supplied video connecting

cord (Yellow)

(not supplied)

VIDEO OUT jack (phono jack)

Connect to the video input jack of
a TV set or VCR.

RFU DC OUT jack (mini

mini jack)

This jack supplies power to the
(optional) RFU adaptor for TV
sets without audio/video Inputs.

Voltage selector (see page 4)

MDP-355GX only

AUDIO OUT monaural jack

(phono jack)

Connect to the audio input jack
of the TV set or the (optional)
RFU adaptor.

S VIDEO OUT jack

Connect to the S video input
jack of a TV set or VCR.

to S VIDEO IN

to VIDEO IN

to AUDIO IN

You can connect the player's audio output to the TV
instead of an audio system. If the TV set has only a

monaural phono jack for audio, use the VMC-720M/730M

connecting cord (not supplied).

Precautions on connecting

• Make sure that all equipment is turned off before connecting or
disconnecting any cables.

• Firmly insert the plugs into the jacks. A loose connection can
lead to noise.

• When unplugging a cabie, grasp the plug. Never pull the cable
itself.

• To prevent interference, turn off ail equipment connected, but
not currently in use.

• if noise is emitted from the audio or video input, try moving the
equipment further apart.

to AC outlet

Set input
selector to
“Video” to view
videodiscs.

• Connection methods differ. When in doubt, consult the
manufacturer’s manual.

Connection of optical

Remove protective cover. Plug in connector firmly.

fiber

cable

To Connect to TV without Audio/Video Inputs

For connection, use the optional RFU adaptor RFU-90UC (supplied with the MDP-333 and the PX model of MDP-355GX).

Why is it necessary to select 3 or 4?

The videodisc player sends its output to the TV as a VHF
broadcast signal. Selecting an unused channel avoids interfering
with regular broadcasts.
When watching regular TV programs, turn the player off or press
the TV/DISC button on the Remote Commander so that you can
obtain a better picture. If TV picture quality is not satisfactory, refer
to the manufacturer’s manual and adjust the reception.

To obtain a better picture

Always switch off the player when watching a TV program.

During FM or AM reception

Turn off the power of the player to prevent the possibility of noise
interference.

To connect to the external video/audio inputs jacks of VCR.

Antenna VHF OUT terminals or

INPUT jacks
(VIDEO/AUDIO)

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VIDEO/AUDIO

OUT jacks. ^

VIDEO OUT jack

AUDIO OUT jacks/AUDIO OUT monoral jack

TV

To Play an LD

1 Turn on the TV and stereo system.

TV: Select the channel used for videodisc playback or the

video input (channei 3 or 4). (See p. ®, ®)

Stereo system:

Turn on the amplifier or receiver and seiect the

proper audio input [CD] or [AUX],

Turn on the player.

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Notes on disc tray

Do not insert a hand or linger in the player while it is operating.
Although the player will stop automatically if an object is inserted
while in play, serious injury may result. Be sure to place the unit
out of the reach of your child.
Insert only one disc at a time. Incorrect placement of two or more
discs may lead to malfunction.

Identical buttons on the main unit can also be used.

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3 Open the disc tray.

OPEN/
CLOSE

Remote
Commander

Main Unit

4 Place the disc on the tray

Place the disc on the
center of the tray. If
the disc is not placed
correctly, playback may
not start.

Main Unit

Or push the disc tray compartment, then piayback wiil
aiso begin.