Yamaha VCD-100K User Manual

POWER
MPX
KARAOKE
KEY CONTROL DISC SKIP
SKIP/SEARCH
PREV NEXT
ENTER
12
34
56789
0
MIN MAX
PLAYXCHANGE
OPEN/CLOSE
PLAY/SELECTSTOP
/
RETURN
MIC LEVEL
MIN MAX
KEY CONTROL
MIC 1 MIC 2
NATURAL SOUND VIDEO CD CHANGER VCD I00K
VIDEO CD
5–Disc Carousel
Digital Echo / 11 Step Key Control
Version 2.0
/
Interactive Operation
VCD-100K
NATURAL SOUND VIDEO-CD CHANGER
OWNER’S MANUAL
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FEATURES

CONTENTS
5-Disc Carousel Auto-Changer (for Playing Video-CDs and Compact Discs)
Full Opening Disc Tray for Changing 5 Discs at a Time
PLAYXCHANGE; Disc Changing Capability while Playing Another
Random Access Programmable Play
Playback Control Function Available for Video-CDs,Version 2.0
Automatic Pause Inserting Function for Karaoke (Karaoke Mode)
Audio Output Mode Selector (MPX) Button for Karaoke
11 Step
Key Level Control Buttons
Mic Level and Echo Level Controls
Video Output Format Selector (VIDEO OUT MODE SELECT) Switch
Two MIC Jacks and a Mini-Jack for Connecting with a Key Control Function of a Microphone
Remote Control Capability
Caution ............................................................3
Connections ....................................................4
Controls and Their Functions ..........................6
Basic Operations .............................................9
Pre-Programming Selections (for Singing
Karaoke) ........................................................13
Playback Control of Video-CD (Ver. 2.0)
......................................................................16
Notes about the Remote Control Transmitter
......................................................................19
Handling Compact Discs ...............................19
Troubleshooting .............................................20
Specifications ................................................20
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Video-CD changer.
This unit can play discs of the following types only.
Never attempt to load a disc other than above into the unit because it may cause a damage to this unit and/or other units connected to this unit.
VIDEO-CD
Video-CDs are classified into two types, version 1.1 and 2.0. This unit can play not only discs of version 1.1, but also version
2.0 on which a Playback Control can be made.
Video-CD, version 1.1: With the same operation as compact discs, you can enjoy sounds and pictures (movies). Video-CD, version 2.0: In addition to a normal play which is the same as discs of version 1.1, you can make a Playback
Control. (For details on Playback Control, refer to page 16.)
Type of disc
Video-CD
Compact disc
Mark printed
on the disc
Type of signal
recorded
Sound
+
Picture (Movie)
Sound only
Size (Dimension)
12 cm 8 cm (Single type) 12 cm 8 cm (Single type)
Maximum possible
play time 74 minutes 20 minutes 74 minutes 20 minutes
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English
1 To ensure the finest performance, please read this manual
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
2 Install your unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from
windows, heat sources, and too much vibration, dust, moisture or cold. Avoid sources of hum (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose to rain or water.
3 Do not operate the unit upside-down. It may overheat,
possibly causing damage.
4 Never open the cabinet. If a foreign object drops into the
unit, contact your dealer.
5 This player should not be placed on appliances, such as
amplifiers, that produce heat, or placed in a cabinet that impedes the flow or air. This may result in a failure in this player. Install the player in a well ventilated place. In addition, do not place objects on the player.
6 Do not use force on switches, knobs or cords. When
moving the set, first turn the unit off. Then gently disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting to other equipment. Never pull the cord itself.
7 Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents;
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
8 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on
common operating errors before concluding that your unit is faulty.
9 To prevent lightning damage, unplug the power cord and
remove the antenna cable during electrical storms.
10 The generated digital signals may interfere with other
equipment such as tuners or receivers. Move the system farther away from such equipment if interference is observed.
11 Voltage selector (General model only)
The voltage selector (on the rear panel of this unit) must be correctly set to the voltage used locally before making any connection to the AC power supply.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself is turned off.
NOTE:
Please check the copyright laws in your country before recording from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
DANGER
Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the rear exterior. (China model only)
Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
CAUTION
As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Laser Diode Properties
• Material: GaAlAs
• Wavelength: 780nm
• Emission Duration: continuous
• Laser Output: max. 44.6µW* * This output is the value measured at a distance of about
200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick­up Block.
CAUTION FOR CARRYING THIS UNIT
Be sure not to carry or tip the unit with discs remaining in it.
CAUTION FOR MOVING THIS UNIT
When moving this unit, first remove all discs from the disc tray and close the tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button, and then switch off the power after you confirm that the display indicates as follows.
Never switch off the power if the display is not pictured as above, otherwise the unit will break down during moving because the internal mechanism is not locked.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
MUSICDISC
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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CONNECTIONS

Before making any connections, switch OFF the power to this unit, the amplifier, the video monitor, etc.
Connections should be made to the correct input terminals of the amplifier, the video monitor, etc.
If the placement of this unit causes interference to other equipment, separate them from each other.
VIDEO OUT LINE OUT
L
R
12
1
2
MODE
SELECT
AUTO
NTSCPAL
CD
VIDEO INVIDEO IN
CD
To AC outlet
This unit
Amplifier
Amplifier
Video connection cord (included)
Connecting to the amplifier
This unit is equipped with 2 sets of LINE OUT terminals to allow you to connect one or two amplifiers to this unit.
Connect the LINE OUT terminals to the audio input terminals of the amplifier (marked as “CD”, “AUX”, etc.) by using the included audio connection cord. Be sure that the left (“L”) and right (“R”) LINE OUT terminals are connected to the corresponding (left and right) terminals of the amplifier.
Connecting to the video monitor
This unit is equipped with 2 VIDEO OUT terminals to allow you to connect one or two video monitors to this unit.
Connect this unit’s VIDEO OUT terminal to the video input terminal of the video monitor by using the included video connection cord.
* This product includes one audio connection cord and one
video connection cord.
Audio connection cord (included)
Video monitor Video monitor
One or two microphones can be connected to this unit. Moreover, if you have a Yamaha microphone which has a key control function, connect the mini-plug connector cable of the microphone to the KEY CONTROL jack of this unit. This connection allows you to change key of source sound by using controls on the microphone.
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Microphone
Microphone (with a key control function)
This unit is designed for use with the NTSC and PAL television formats. Set this switch to the position suitable for the use of this unit you plan.
PAL: Outputs signals in the PAL format no matter which
format (PAL or NTSC) the currently playing disc employs. Set to this position if your video monitor employs the PAL format.
AUTO: Outputs signals in the same format as the currently
playing disc employs. Set to this position if your video monitor can be switched in between the PAL and NTSC formats automatically.
NTSC: Outputs signals in the NTSC format no matter which
format (PAL or NTSC) the currently playing disc employs. Set to this position if your video monitor employs the NTSC format.
Connecting microphones for singing Karaoke
Setting the VIDEO OUT MODE SELECT switch
DISC SKIP
SKIP/SEARCH
ECHO LEVEL
PREV NEXT
6
7
89
0
MIN MAX
PLAYXCHANGE
OPEN/CLOSE
PLAY/SELECT
STOP/RETURN
MIC LEVEL
MIN MAX
KEY CONTROL
MIC 1 MIC 2
VIDEO CD
Version 2.0 / Interactive Operation
VIDEO OUT
1
2
MODE
SELECT
AUTO
NTSCPAL
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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
POWER
MPX
KARAOKE
KEY CONTROL DISC SKIP
SKIP/SEARCH
ECHO LEVEL
PREV NEXT
ENTER
12
34
56789
0
MIN MAX
PLAYXCHANGE
OPEN/CLOSE
PLAY/SELECT
STOP/RETURN
NATURAL SOUND VIDEO CD CHANGER VCD I00K
VIDEO CD
MIC LEVEL
MIN MAX
KEY CONTROL
MIC 1 MIC 2
5–Disc Carousel
Digital Echo / 11 Step Key Control
Version 2.0
/
Interactive Operation
I
1
A B C DE F G
2 43 78 905 6
H
OPEN/CLOSE
PROG
CANCEL
MPX
KARAOKE
123
456
7890
ENTER
INDEX
DISC SKIP
SEARCHSKIP
PREV
RETURN SELECT
NEXT
KEY
CONTROL
STOP PLAY
/
REPEAT
9 K
L D
0
5
2
3
E
J 6
7
4
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1 Disc tray
Up to 5 discs can be loaded on the disc tray. Five disc-setting positions on the disc tray are numbered from 1 to 5.
2 MPX button
Whenever this button is pressed, audio output mode changes. The currently selected audio output mode is shown on the display. (Refer to page 12 for details.)
3 KARAOKE button
When this button is pressed so that “KARAOKE” lights up on the display, a pause is inserted each time a play of track ends. Pressing this button once more will cancel this function.
4 KEY CONTROL buttons
These buttons are available when a microphone is connected to this unit. Pressing these buttons changes key of the track currently playing. The current key level is shown on the display.
: Whenever pressed, key of the track becomes lower. : Pressing this button restores the original key level of the
track.
: Whenever pressed, key of the track becomes higher.
5 DISC SKIP button(s)
Whenever this button is pressed, the disc tray rotates and the selected disc changes. Pressing the side rotates the disc tray clockwise and pressing the side rotates the disc tray counterclockwise.
6 SKIP/SEARCH (PREV and NEXT) buttons
SKIP: Pressing this button locates the begining of the next
track (or the currently playing track or the previous track).
SEARCH:
Pressing and holding this button advances (or reverses) the play rapidly.
PREV and NEXT:
Functions only when a Playback Control operation is made on a Video-CD, version 2.0. Pressing the NEXT side selects the next display mode, and pressing the PREV side restores the previous display mode. * For some discs, this key operation will not function.
7 STOP/RETURN button
Stops playing a disc during a normal disc play. During a Playback Control operation, press this button to return to a previous screen menu mode. When playing a Video-CD, pressing this button calls a Playback Control mode.
8 PLAYXCHANGE button
Press this button to open and close the disc tray while playing a disc. This is usefull when you want to exchange discs while playing another disc.
9 OPEN/CLOSE button
Opens and closes the disc tray.
0 PLAY/SELECT (PLAY/REPEAT) button
Pressing this button starts a disc play. If this button is pressed while playing a disc, play will restart from the begining of the track currently playing. When this unit is in a Playback Control mode, pressing this button selects a screen menu mode.
A POWER switch
Press this switch to switch the power on. Press it again to switch the power off.
B Remote control sensor
Receives signals from the remote control transmitter.
C Display panel
See page 8.
D ENTER button
Used for programming tracks. (Refer to page 13 for details.)
E Numeric buttons
Used to select a track number.
F ECHO LEVEL control
This control adjusts the level of echo applied to sound signals input from the microphone(s) connected to this unit’s MIC jacks.
G MIC LEVEL control
This control adjusts the level of sound signals input from the microphone(s) connected to this unit’s MIC jacks.
H MIC (1 and 2) jacks
One or two microphones can be connected to these jacks.
I KEY CONTROL jack
If you have a Yamaha microphone which has a key control function, connect the mini-plug connector cable of the microphone to this jack. This connection allows you to change key of source sound by using controls on the microphone.
J INDEX buttons
If the selected disc has index numbers, by pressing the or
button once or more, you can select a desired index
number and play the disc from that point.
K PROG button
This button is available only when “KARAOKE” is illuminated on the display. This button is used for programming tracks. (Refer to page 13 for details.)
L CANCEL button
Used to cancel a programmed track or all program data. (Refer to page 14–15 for details.)
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