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- Page 1 3-862-705-11(1) VIDEO CD Player Operating Instructions MCE-S78K 1998 by Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: About This Manual
(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-S78K. Conventions • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF CONTENTS This Player Can Play the Following Discs ... Getting Started Unpacking ... 4 Hooking Up the System ... 5 Basic Operations Playing a VIDEO CD ... Enjoying Karaoke Playing Karaoke ... 10 Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) ... -
Page 4: Getting Started
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. You can control Sony TVs with the g mark using the supplied remote See page 26. -
Page 5: Hooking Up The System
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 an AC outlet VIDEO AUDIO To video input ç... - Page 6 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 ç S VIDEO Important Setting the color system switch This player conforms to the NTSC and PAL color systems.
- Page 7 Setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR (only on a model supplied with a 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.
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Page 8: Basic Operations
Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this player. When using an amplifier Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that you can listen to the sound from this player. Press 1/u to turn on the player. -
Page 9: To Stop Playback
When “RESUME” appears in the front panel display You can resume playback from the point you stopped the VIDEO CD (Resume Play, see page 17). The player enters standby mode automatically (Sleep function) When 20 minutes elapse after the player stops, it enters standby mode. -
Page 10: Enjoying Karaoke
Enjoying Karaoke Playing Karaoke You can play karaoke (singing along) with CDs. Be sure to set the on-screen display mode to ON SCREEN 1 or ON SCREEN 2 (see page 15). If you select ON SCREEN OFF display mode, no information is shown on the TV screen. - Page 11 Reserving the next tracks to play Z Before playing a disc, you can reserve up to 24 tracks to play in any order so that you can enjoy non-stop play. Do Steps 1 and 2 on “Creating Your Own Program (Program Play)” on pages 23 and 24. Press ·...
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Page 12: Enjoying Playback Using The Pbc Functions
Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs), you can enjoy playing simple interactive software, software with search functions, etc. PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively, following the menu screen on the TV screen. -
Page 13: Locating Scenes Directly Using The Scene Numbers (Scene Search)
Note When you scan the still pictures in the Slide Show, the last picture may not appear. Example of PBC Playback This is an example of PBC Playback. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ according to the VIDEO CD. - Page 14 Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions Press the number buttons (1 - 10/0) to select the scene. To enter “0”, use the button 10/0. Example: To select scene number 103 Press 1, then 10/0 and 3. The selected scene number appears on the TV screen.
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Page 15: Locating A Scene Or Track You Want Using The On-Screen Display
Locating a Scene or Track You Want Using the On-Screen Display You can check the operating status of the player and the information about the disc with the on-screen display on the TV screen. OPEN/CLOSE SCREEN TIME ON SCREEN EFFECT SPECIAL PICTURE SOUND... -
Page 16: Using The Front Panel Display
Locating a Scene or Track You Want In Program Play mode PLAY TR 3 IDX 1 0:55 PROGRAM 1. TR 1 2. TR 3 3. TR 4 Before you start playing (except for the Program Play mode) STOP 47:55 CONTINUE TR1-15 Before you start playing in Program Play mode STOP... -
Page 17: Resuming Playback From The Point You Stopped A Disc (Resume Play)
Checking the remaining time Each time you press TIME while playing a disc, the display changes as shown in the chart below. Note that you cannot check the remaining time during PBC Playback (page 12). Playing time and number of the current track CONTROL INDEX CONTINUE... -
Page 18: Locating A Specific Track
Locating a Scene or Track You Want Locating a Specific Track You can quickly locate any track while playing a disc using the JOG SELECTOR, =/+ buttons (AMS: Automatic Music Sensor) or number buttons. Note that while playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, this function is available only during playback without PBC functions (PBC OFF, page 12). -
Page 19: Locating A Particular Point In A Scene Or Track
Locating a Particular Point in a Scene or Track You can also locate a particular point in a scene or track while playing a disc. During PBC Playback (page 12), this function is available only while playing moving pictures. While playing an audio CD or a CD audio track in a VIDEO CD, changing the search speed while locating a point or Slow-motion Play is not available. -
Page 20: Locating By Observing Several Scenes At One Time (Digest Play)
Locating a Scene or Track You Want Locating by Observing Several Scenes at One Time (Digest Play) Z You can locate the track or scene you want by observing several still pictures at one time on the TV screen. You can also select the number of still pictures. Note that while playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, this function is available before you start playing or during playback without PBC functions... - Page 21 Press the number button to select the track. The player starts playing from the selected track. To select tracks numbered over 10 Use the >10 button (see page 18). To cancel Disc Digest Press p. Notes • The operable item of the special menu is different depending on discs or PBC function ON/OFF setting.
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Page 22: Playing Cds In Various Modes
Playing CDs in Various Modes Playing CDs in Various Modes Playing Repeatedly Z You can play all the tracks, a single track or a specific portion repeatedly. OPEN/CLOSE SCREEN TIME EFFECT PICTURE SOUND > CLEAR REPEAT A˜B REPEAT KEY CONTROL ˜... -
Page 23: Playing In Random Order (Shuffle Play)
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Z You can have the player “shuffle” tracks and play in a random order. OPEN/CLOSE SCREEN TIME EFFECT SPECIAL PICTURE SOUND MENU RETURN > 10/0 ˆ CLEAR REPEAT A˜B CHECK CLEAR KEY CONTROL ˜ PLAY KARAOKE L/R/... - Page 24 Playing CDs in Various Modes Select the tracks you want to program. On the player Turn JOG SELECTOR until the track number you want to program appears in the front panel display, then press JOG SELECTOR or PLAY MODE. On the remote Press the number buttons of the tracks you want to program in the order you want.
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Page 25: Enjoying Picture Effects
Enjoying Picture Effects You will get a clear-cut picture by emphasizing the outline of the pictures without increasing noise on the picture or you can enjoy a picture which luminance is reduced just like the picture on the movie theater screen. -
Page 26: Switching The Sound
** This indication doesn’t appear in the front panel display. Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote Z You can control Sony TVs with the g mark using the supplied remote. § ·... -
Page 27: Enjoying Karaoke With Non-Karaoke Discs
Enjoying Karaoke with Non-Karaoke Discs Playing Karaoke with Any Stereo Discs (Karaoke Pon) You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo-recorded disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing the singer’s voice. § STANDBY EFFECT PREV KARAOKE PON PICTURE L/R/STEREO SOUND –... -
Page 28: Additional Information
/ Check that the player is connected securely. / Make sure you operate the TV or the amplifier correctly. / Make sure you select the CD player position on the amplifier. There’s no picture. / Check that the player is connected securely. -
Page 29: Specifications
2.9 kg Supplied accessories Audio and video connecting cord (3 phono plugs – 3 phono plugs) Remote commander (remote) RMT-F88V (1) Sony R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional Information Additional Information... -
Page 30: Index
Additional Information Index Index A, B A-B repeat 22 Active picture 25 Adjusting echo level 11 microphone volume 10 music level 11 volume 8 AMS 18 Auto Pause 29 Automatic Music Sensor. See Color system switch 6 Connecting 5 Continuous play 8 D, E Digest Play 20 Disc Digest 20... - Page 31 Additional Information...
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