Yamaha VCD-120K User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

VCD-120K

NATURAL SOUND VIDEO CD CHANGER

ECHO

POWER

MPX

KARAOKE

KEY CONTROL DISC SKIP

SKIP/SEARCH

PREV NEXT

+10

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LEVEL

KEY CONTROL

MIC 1 MIC 2

NATURAL SOUND VIDEO CD CHANGER

VIDEO CD

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP/RETURN

PLAY/SELECT

PLAYXCHANGE

MIN MAX MIN MAX

GRAPHICS

FEATURES

CONTENTS

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5-Disc Carousel Auto-Changer (for Playing Video CDs and Compact Discs)

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Full Opening Disc Tray for Changing 5 Discs at a Time

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PLAYXCHANGE; Disc Changing Capability while Playing Another

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Random Access Programmable Play

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Single Track/Full Disc Repeat Play

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Playback Control Function Available for Video CDs, Version 2.0

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Automatic Pause Inserting Function for Karaoke (Karaoke Mode)

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Quick Overview of a Track and a Disc with a Touch of the DIGEST and INTRO Buttons

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Audio Output Mode Selector (MPX) Button for Karaoke

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13 Step

Key Level Control Buttons

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Mic Level and Echo Level Controls

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Video Output Format Selector (VIDEO OUT MODE SELECT) Switch

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Two MIC Jacks and a Mini-Jack for Connecting with a Key Control Function of a Microphone

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On Screen Display Function (Displays This Unit’s Operation Status on the TV Monitor)

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Remote Control Capability

Caution ............................................................3

Connections ....................................................4

Controls and Their Functions ..........................6

Basic Operations .............................................9

Pre-Programming Selections (for Singing

Karaoke) ........................................................15

Playback Control of Video CD (Ver. 2.0)

......................................................................18

Notes about the Remote Control Transmitter

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Handling Compact Discs ...............................21

Troubleshooting .............................................22

Specifications ................................................22

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 18.)

Type of disc

Video CD

(including CD-G)

Mark printed

on the disc

Type of signal

recorded

Sound

Picture (Movie)

Sound

only

Still picture

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

GRAPHICS

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.

This unit is designed for home use only. Do not use this unit for business purposes.

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 and Singapore models)

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

VIDEO OUT

MODE

SELECT

AUTO

NTSCPAL

LINE OUT

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

VIDEO IN

240V

110V

120V

220V

CONNECTIONS

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Before making any connections, switch OFF the power to this unit, the amplifier, the video monitor, etc.

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Connections should be made to the correct input terminals of the amplifier, the video monitor, etc.

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If the placement of this unit causes interference to other equipment, separate them from each other.

To AC outlet

This unit (General model)

Amplifier

Video connection cord (included)

Connecting to the amplifier

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

Connect this unit’s VIDEO OUT terminal to the video input terminal of the video monitor by using the included video connection cord.

Audio connection cord (included)

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 for the format your video monitor employs.

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

ECHO

DISC SKIP

SKIP/SEARCH

PREV NEXT

LEVEL

KEY CONTROL

MIC 1 MIC 2

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP/RETURN

PLAY/SELECT

PLAYXCHANGE

MIN MAX MIN MAX

MODE

SELECT

AUTO

NTSCPAL

VIDEO OUT

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 14 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 the Karaoke mode is selected or 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.

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

ECHO

POWER

MPX

KARAOKE

KEY CONTROL DISC SKIP

SKIP/SEARCH

PREV NEXT

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LEVEL

KEY CONTROL

MIC 1 MIC 2

NATURAL SOUND VIDEO CD CHANGER

VIDEO CD

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP/RETURN

PLAY/SELECT

PLAYXCHANGE

MIN MAX MIN MAX

1 23 5 6 87 9 04

A E F HB C GD

KEY CONTROL

KARAOKE

MPX

OPEN/CLOSE

ON SCREEN

PROG

ENTER S/F REPCANCEL

1234 5

67890

+10

DISC SKIP

TIME INDEX

INDEX

SKIP

RETURN SELECT

INTRODIGEST

PAUSESLOW

PLAY/REPEAT

STOP

9 R

4 3 I

N O P

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6 SKIP/SEARCH (PREV and NEXT) buttons

SKIP: Pressing this button locates the beginning 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 for 2 seconds or more calls a Playback Control mode.

8 PLAY/SELECT (PLAY/REPEAT) button

Pressing this button starts playing a Video CD, version 1.1 and CD. If this button is pressed while playing a disc, play will restart from the beginning of the track currently playing. When this unit is in a Playback Control mode for Video CDs, version 2.0, pressing this button selects a screen menu mode.

9 OPEN/CLOSE button

Opens and closes the disc tray.

0 PLAYXCHANGE button

Press this button to open and close the disc tray while playing a disc. This is useful when you want to exchange discs while playing another disc.

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 Numeric buttons

Used to select a track number.

E ECHO control

This control adjusts the level of echo applied to sound signals input from the microphone(s) connected to this unit’s MIC jacks.

F LEVEL control

This control adjusts the level of sound signals input from the microphone(s) connected to this unit’s MIC jacks.

G MIC (1 and 2) jacks

One or two microphones can be connected to these jacks.

H 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.

I PROG button

This button is available only when “KARAOKE” is illuminated on the display. This button is used for programming tracks. (Refer to page 15 for details.)

J CANCEL button

Used to cancel a programmed track. (Refer to page 16–17 for details.)

K ENTER button

Used for programming tracks. (Refer to page 15 for details.)

L DIGEST button

Press this button to watch up to nine scenes of a track on a Video CD. It gives you a quick overview of the track.

M INTRO button

Press this button to watch the beginning of all tracks on a Video CD. It gives you a quick overview of what’s on the disc, so that you can easily search for your favorites.

N TIME INDEX buttons

When you press these buttons during playback, you can skip through tracks to locate your desired position. Pressing the button once moves the location forward or backward. Pressing it several times allows you to move by the displayed time. (Refer to page 12 for details.)

O 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.

P SLOW button

Plays a Video CD slowly. Press the PLAY button to return to normal-speed playback.

Q PAUSE button

Suspends playback temporarily. Press the PLAY button to return to normal-speed playback. Pressing the PAUSE button during pause plays frames one by one: this function is available only for Video CDs.

R ON SCREEN button

Press this button to turn on and off the status screen on the video monitor. It gives you information about the current operation status of this unit.

S S/F REP button

Whenever you press this button, repeat play mode changes. The selected mode indication appears on the display for singletrack or full-disc repeat. It also allows you to turn off the mode.

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