Pioneer CLD-3760K V User manual

Y PIONEER’ Operating Instructions
The
Art
of
Entertainment
Manual
de
instrucciones
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CLD-376OK
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CD/VIDEO CD/LD PLAYER
REPRODUCTOR
DE
CD/VIDEO
CD/LD
TSC
CD/VIDEO
CD/LD
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CD/VIDEO
CD/LD
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English
Espafiol
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®
This
player
is
not
suitable
for
commercial
use.
i
aserice
i
acorlavanla
@
LD-ROM,
CD-ROM
and
CD
graphic
discs
cannot
be
Sern
ae
are
MCE
k
HUGEE
SAWN
played
with
this
player.
(For
details,
refer
to
page
6.)
Thank
you
for
buying
this
Pioneer
product.
yf
Please
read
through
these
operating
instructions
so
you
COMPACT
COMPACT
will
know
how
to
operate
your
model
properly.
After
you
0S
have
finished
reading
the
instructions,
put
them
away
ina
safe
place
for
future
reference.
LASER
DISC
DIGITAL
AUDIO
(DIGITAL
VIDEO)
(DIGITAL
VIDEO)
In
some
countries
or
regions,
the
shape
of
the
power
plug
and
power
outlet
may
sometimes
differ
from
that
shown
in
the
explanatory
drawings.
However,
the
method
of
CAUTION:
This
product
satisfies
FCC
regulations
when
connecting
and
operating
the
unit
is
the
same.
shielded
cables
and
connectors
are
used
to
connect
the
|
;
unit
to
other
equipment.
To
prevent
electromagnetic
WARNING:
To
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
SHOCK
HAZARD,
interference
with
electric
appliances
such
as
radios
and
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
tel
'evisions,
use
shielded
cables
and
connectors
for
MOISTURE.
connections.
TRE
POWER
SWITCH
IS
SECONDARY
CONNECTED
AND
THEREFORE
DOES
NOT
SEPARATE
THE
UNIT
FROM
MAINS
POWER
IN
STANDBY
POSITION.

‘IMPORTANT
Thehgharng fasb vith arcoushend, wishin an equilateral
mangle, is intended to alert the user te the presence af
uninguated “dangerous voitage” wathin the peockict’s
enclesuin that may be of sulficient magivtude 10
constitute a 8k of elmztrc shock to persons,
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION,
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO RO?
REMOVE COVER IOR BACK). NO USER SERVICEARLE
PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL
READ INSTRUCTIONS — Al whe safery ond
opoating instuchons should be read hofare
ihe product 5 operated
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS = The satety and
apecating instructions should be retamed for
future relevance,
HEED WARNINGS ~~ 41 warnings an the plostuct
‘and in the operaung snstryctons should be
sitheved to
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ~~ All oneentng and
@ instructions should ba followed
CLEANING ~~ The product should be cleaned only
wert a polishreg cloth or a soft ary clevh
Never clean with furniturg wax, baneine,
secticides oF otter volatile liquids since they
riny cottode the csbine
ATTACHMENTS «= Do not use attechmonts not
teoommended by the produel maculacturer as
thoy may cause hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this
Product enar water == for @xampio, neat >
bathtub, wash bowl, kitehen sick, ar laundry
tub, in 4 wet basement, ar near @ swimming
foe: ged the like
ACCESSORIES ~~ {0 not pince this product on
‘3% unstable ent, stand, trinod, bracket, oF
tabie, The product may Fall, causing sesiovs
‘jury $0 @ child cr adult, and serous damage
to the product Use galy with a enrt, stand
pod, bracken, oF inble recommended by the
manufacturer, or sald with ine prsddicr, Any
irgunting of the preduct should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, ans should use a
mounting aecossory recommended by the
manufacturer
CART m A product and cart comtinancn should
be moved vinh care Quick sons, ercessy/e
force, and unoven surfaces enay cause the
product and cart combination to avert
VENTILATION —~ Siots and openings in 1
cabinet are gtovided fer ventianon snd to
onsure eatiable operation of the groduet and
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ——
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
© if ites produer is equinnad
akerpanag curent tre plug fe mlug having one
bide wer thar the othar, wll ft into the
outlet only one way This is safety lature. If
you are i 6 plug Fally inte the
utist, tty reversing the glug iE the plug should
sti fa4 10 Kx, comtact your electrician to replace
‘your gbsaiete autlet Bo cot defeat the satery
purpesa ot the polanred plug
© If this product is equipped with = three-wire
grounding type piug. a plug Paving a third
groundingl pin, it yi only ft asta a grounding
ype powor outlet This 1 @ gatety tearure you
210 unable to insert the plug inte tha gutter
contact your eleriacian to replace yn sbsolore
utlet, Bo not defeat the safety poroose of the
counting type dug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Powe-sunoly covets
should bo routed go that thoy are nek likely to
br watked on er pinctied by tems paced ypon
Of agaist Dram, paying par\EUAL attention to
cords at plugs, convamence raceptacias. and the
point whera they exit trom the product
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — i an
outside antenna or cable system x connected to
the aveduct, be sure the antenna or cable
sysiem is grounded so a8 to prowde some
protection against voltage surges and built up
static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electneat Code, 4NSUNFFA 79, provides
mfornanon wah regard te poner grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the Teadin wite lo an anteone discharge ure
aize of grounding conductors. location of
antonna-discherge Unt, esnnectian to greuniting
oleciedes, and equiramants for the grounding
electrode Soa Figute A
LIGHTNING — For added grotectine tor ths peostuct
during 9 hghtaing storm, at when it is left
unattended sei paused tae tong porwors of ume,
unplug 1 from ihe wall outtat and descamnect the
antenna or cable system This will pravant
Homage to the nraduct dye te kghtnng and
powering surges
POWER LINES w- An outside antennas systom should
ot be located in the vicinity Of overhead gover
lines or other plectne light o¢ power circuits, oF
where it can fall veto suck power tines
ciseuits. When mstalling a6 outside antenna
system, extreme cere should be taken 10 kaep
froin touching such Gower lines oF citevits a8
contact with thar rght be fatal
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets
uh 9 polanzed
Tha exclamanon post vethin an equilateral rangle s
intended tp alert the veer to the preseece of irpartant |
operatiegandreginienance iservinglnsiuctions the
erature accompanying tha seqiisece.
t
I
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Nover guste
‘objects of any kind into this product through
openings os Hey may loveh dangerous ventas
[pont of short-aut paets thet could
Fire or electric shack, Hever spl
king on the neoduct
SERVICING — Do net atiempt to service this
product youssall as conmeng oF removing covers
may @xoose vou to dangerous voltage ot otter
razacds feter all servicing to qualified service
personnel
DAMAGE REQUIRING SEAVICE — Uopiug this
penddnet Froon th wat outlet and relee servicing
te quahtiod service parsonnet under the
following conditions
® When the power-s:
damaged
© if liquid hes been spilled, oF objects have faen
Into the proshyet
© iP the product has hean exposed to tn oF
water.
© if the arochuct does not operate normally by
oliowing the oneceting wsteictions Adjust Only
those conttols thal ere covered by the
operating «structions as an smproper
adjustment of oth ‘ols may result in
damage and wail often require extensive work
ply cord of plug os
by @ qualified tochnicsan 10 restore the product
10 is normal ovaration
© if ma product has been dropped or demaged
any way
#Whon the product exliteis a distinct change in
performance — this indieates » need for
sermer
REPLACEMENT PARTS — When ieplacement
PAHS ae CequitAd. be sure the service
fochnician has usod replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer of have the
samo cheractaristics as the engmel part
Unautorized substtunons may cosuit in fre
dlectrc shack. or other tinzards,
SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service
OF renaws to this noduct, ask the service
techsician to pertorm satety checks 10
determine that the product is is prover
operating conssition
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING —~ The
should nol be mounted to 8 wall oF c
MEAT — The oroduct should be stusted away
from heat sourcen such 98 radiators, heat
registers. stoves, oF other products finchxkng
amplifiers? that produce heat.
ern Cicer i heer coethaulng, batane fxtensipn corse, or mtopiat coneemeccé | — .
osringa rst not be dlocsed covered tee Tevepingis oe tes con sabut 8 kf fen or
Openings should raver be Blocked by olsen tiocine shock erin
the pretest on bed, sain, rap. or other Ce
similar suetace. This product shovi not be LEAD IN
placed in a bolltin installation such ae a AA WIRE
Rootente of ek unless proper venation i
proving or ine ancestor's motertons 4 N
Nave bees shored to
POWER SOURCES — fois product should be Lo. le Sy ANTENNA
‘opetated only Hom the type af pawer source — F oISCHARGE UNIT
Teateaod el ie uTINg OCT foo 9 Sy 2 E
a OL Une (pe wh pow bape 0 ee | he" | INEC SECTION 810-20)
Tarte coMiul Youw pradesh denlel af tea 3
Powe! comparey, i ELECTRI
LOCATION © The applinace snovid be fostated in I SERVICE —_ ffs GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
NONLSE PERIODS - Tre power cord of the EQUIPMENT so bnere entrees
2 tno aar SBA Ot ae
apsilance should ba. urpiuaged from ke outing Baro 33-2 gRouno CLAMPS
when foft unused tar a loog paniad of time. lc = ‘power’ SEIVICE GROLADING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
fea (NEC ART 250, PART Hy
NEC -- NABONAt ELECTRICAL CODE
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En
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, pursuant to Part 16 of tha FCC Rules. These
esidential installation. This equipment generates,
:
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
the
instructions,
may
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
communications.
However,
there
is
no
guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation.
{f
this
equipment
dees
cause
harmful
intert
10
tadio
oF
television
reception,
which
can
be
determined
by
turning
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the
user
is
encouraged
(0
tty
to
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
follawing
measures:
This
equipment
has
bean
tested
snd
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
tor a
Class
8
digital
device,
limits
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
interference
in
ar
uses,
and
can
radiate
radio
frequency
energy
and,
if
not
~ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
~
increase
the
separation
between
the
equipment
and
receiver
~
Connect
the
equipment
inte
an
outlet
on
a
circuit
different
from
that
ta
which
the
receiver
is
connected.
~
Consult
the
deater
or
an
experienced
radio/TV
technician
fer
help.
= .
Information to User
Alteration
or
modifications
carried
out
withcut
appropriate
a
harization
may
invatidete
the
user's
right
to
operate
the
equipment.
CAUTION i
©
Use
of
controls
or
adjustments
or
performance
of
procedures
oth
exposure
©
The
use
of
optical
instruments
with
this
product
will
increase
eye
hazerd
* than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
(FOR
ROUND
2-PIN
AC
PLUG
MODEL]
The
following
caution
label
appears
Me
7
Sil
ig
cau!
PPears
on
your
player,
This
product
contains
a
laser
diode
of
higher
class
than
1.
To
ensure
continued
safety,
do
not
remove
any
covers
or
attempt
to
gain
access
to
the
inside
of
the
product.
Refer
all
servicing
to
qualified
personnet
Location: rear of the player
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
VRW:328
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ACCESSORIES
When unpacking the player, first check to make sure that ail of the accessories listed below are supplied.
Remote control unit
Size "AAA’ (IEC RO3)
dy cell battery x 2
.
Audio cord
(Pin plug x 2 = Pin plug x 2)
Use to connect the player to a stereo amplifier etc
@ Video cord
Pin plug —— Pin ptug)
Use to connect the player to a color monitor etc.
© Power cord
<Fiat blade 2-pin AC plug model>
Operating instructions
BEFORE OPERATING THE PLAYER
ACCESSORIES .......
PRECAUTIONS .....
j TYPES OF DISCS THAT CAN BE .
PLAYED WITH THIS UNIT.....
CARE OF DISCS ..
" CONNECTIONS :
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONS.
BASIC OPERATION
"TO PLAY AN LD, CDV OR CD
4
VRE TORS>
CONTENTS
—-—-—
———-*
VARIOUS OPERATIONS
CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR KARAOKE ...... 1S
CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR KARAOKE
{SCORING-NORMAL) erneoyes 18
CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR KARAOKE
{SCORING COMPETITION} cere 19
PLAYBACK OF VIDEO CD.
CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR
PLAYING AN LD, CDV, CD OR VIDEO CD ..........
TO SEARCH FOR A PARTICULAR TIME/FRAME
TO PLAY ONLY DESIRED SCENES/TRACKS .
TO REPEATEDLY PLAY A DESIRED PASSAGE ..
DISPLAY SWITCHING
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
27
PRECAUTIONS _
aa : J
If
it
becomes
necessary
to
trans:
or
ship
this
unit
in
the
future,
be
sure
to
first
remove
the
disc
tif
loaded),
and
retvact
the
disc
table
to
its
closed
position.
|
Then
turn
the
power
off,
and,
after
the
*
“
display
i
goes
out
on
the
display,
disconnect
the
pawer
cord.
|
‘hea
FM
ar
AM
stations
are
being
received,
signal
noise
y
be
generated
if
the
player
is
turned
on.
Turn
off
the
yer
when
not
in
use,
Also,
if
there
is
signal
noise
when
“eiving
tadio
stations
with
an
indoor
antenna,
adjust
the
position
or
direction
of
the
antenna
INSTALLING THE PLAYER
®
Place
the
player
on
a
stable
platform
next
to
the
television
and
stereo
system
to
be
used
with
the
player
©
Do
not
place
heavy
objects
such
as
a
television
or
TV
monitor
on
tep
of
the
player.
@
Do
not
piace
the
player
on
top
of
your
TV
set
or
TV
monitor.
Also,
keep
the
player
away
from
devices
such
85
cassette
decks
which
are
sensitive
to
magnetic
fields.
DO
NOTINSTALL
THE
PLAYER
IN
THE
FOLLOWING
LOCATIONS
© ina place subject to direct sunlight.
@
In
humid
or
poorly
ilated
places.
in extremely hot or caid places.
In a place subject to vibrations.
In a dusty place
Ina
place
subject
to
soot,
steam
or
heat
{in
a
kitchen,
ete.)
AVOID SOURCES OF HEAT
Do
not
put the
player
on
sources
of
heat,
such
as
an
amplifier.
When
installing
with
audio
components
on
a
rack,
avoid
components
that
generate
heat.
by
placing
the
player
below
such
components
where
there
is
adequate
ventilation
and
not
much
dust.
Avoid
placing
the
player
on
surfaces
such
as
shaggy
carpets,
beds,
and
sofas
which
may
block
ventilation
under
the
player
and
cause
damage
CAUTION
Even
when
the
piayer
is
in
the
pause
mode,
the
dise-drive
motoris
still
revolving.
Since
leaving
the
player
in
this
condition
can
shorten
the
lifetime
of
the
motar,
do
not
leave
the
player
in
the
pause
mode
for
long
periods
of
time.
Also,
to
prevent
the
damage
to
the
screen,
do
not
use
the
unit
for
tong
periods
of
time
under
conditions
in
which
the
screen
display
(monitor)
has
been
displayed
characters
(for
example.
power-ON
mode,
CO
PLAY.
PAUSE
or
DEMO
mode
(see
back
cover)
With
LD
dises.
if
playback
is
paused
for
about
20
minutes,
the
Player
will
automatically
enter
stop
mode
eves
STRIPE
PATTERNS
APPEARING
ONA
TV
PROGRAM
Stripe
patterns
may
appear
duting
a
TV
program
if
the
player
unitis
tuned
on,
depending
on
the
quality
of
reception
of
the
TV
station.
This
is
neither
a
malfunction
of
the
television
nor
the
player.
If
stripes
appear
while
watching
the
TV,
or
when
watching
the
TV
for
long
neriods
of
time,
turn
the
player
off
CAUTION
FORINSTALLATION
INSIDE
ARACK
WITH
GLASS
DOOR
Be
cautious
se
that
the
disc
table
dees
not
hit
the
glass
when
the
table
is
opened
by
pressing
the
OPEN/CLOSE
(4)
button
of
the
remote
control
unit.
The
disc
table
may
fallin
malfunction
if
its
motion
is
obstructed
by
a
strong
force.
CONDENSATION
Moisture
will
form
in
the
operating
section
of
the
player
if
the
player
is
brought
from
cool
surroundings
into
a
warm
room
or
if
the
temperature
of
the
room
rises
suddenly,
When
this
happens,
player's
performance
will
be
impaired.
To
prevent
this,
let
the
player
stand
in
its
new
surroundings
for
about
an
hour
before
switching
it
on,
or
make
sure
that
the
room
temperature
rises
gradually,
Condensation
may
aso
form
during
the
summer
if
the
player
is
exposed
to
the
breeze
fram
an
air
conditioner.
In
such
cases,
change
the
location
of
the
player.
POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle
the
power
cord
by
the
piug
De
not
pult
out
the
plug
by
tugging
the
cord
and
never
touch
the
power
cord
when
yous
hands
are
wet
@s
this
could
cause
a
short
circuit
or
electric
shock.
Do
not
place
the
Unit,
8
piece
of
furniture,
etc,,
on
the
power
cord,
oF
pinch
the
cord,
Never
make
a
knot
in
the.
cord
oF
tie
it
with
other
cords.
The
power
cords
should
be
routed
such
a
way
that
they
are
not
likely
to
be
Stopped
on.
A
darnaged
power
cord
can
cause
a
fire
or
give
you
an
eiectical
shock,
Check
the
power
cord
ance
ina
while,
When
you
find
it
damaged,
ask
your
nearest
PIONEER
outhorized
service
center
or
your
dealer
for
a
replacement.
a
ic
Use
a
soit,
dry
cloth
for
cleaning.
For
stubborn
dirt,
soak
the
cloth
in
a
weak
detergent
solution;
wring
well
first
and
wipe.
Use
a
dry
cloth
to
wipe
it
dry.
Do
not
use
any
volatile
agents
such
as
benzine
or
paint
thinner,
as
they
may
darnage
the
surface
of
the
player
LD/CD lens cleaner
The
player's
pickup
lens
should
not
become
dirty
in
normal
but
is
for
some
teason
it
should
malfunction
due
to
ask
your
nearest
PIONEER
authorized
service
center.
Lens
cleaners
for
LD/CD
players
are
commercially
available,
but special
care
should
be
exercised
in
their
use
since
some
may
cause
damage
to
the
lens
Only
one
disc
can
be
loaded
at
any
one
time.
Loading
a
LaserDisc,
a
Compact
Disc,
a
8
cm
Compact
Dise
or
a
VIDEO
CD
on
top
of
one
another
may
resultina
breakdown,
or
in
scratching
of
the
discs.
Please
only
load
one
disc
at
atime.
This
player
is
to
be
used
exclusively
with
the
NTSC
color
system,
Please
use
NTSC
LaserDisc
only.
PAL
and
SECAM
system
discs
cannot
be
used
with
this
player.
However,
this
player
is
capable
of
playing
VIDEO
CDs
recorded
in
the
PAL
format.
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<VRE1085>

This unitis a CD VIDEO SYSTEM compatible player which can
Bs. VIDEO CD, CDV dises, and LDs
The marks shown in the left column are printed on the
fabels and jackets of the corresponding discs.
This player can play the following nine types of dises without
using an adapter.
To prevent a malfunction, do not use an B-cm {3 in} adaptor
{for CD} of a 20-crm (8 in.) adaptor ffor LD}.
Types of playable: i DiameteriPlayable
| dises and their evarks | sides
Max, playback time
CEG
20 minutes
| vioeo co
Digital audio
Wem inv Digital Vieeo 73 99,
f yeonagact suigie-site |
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LASER DISC | double-side
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ion LD, PHOTO
with this player. fe.
cD ete)
* This is the unified symhol mark af LASERDISC (LaserVision
videodisc) :
LaserDise and discs which bear this symbol and use the
same television system, ate rautually compatible
** A Digitai Audio with Mutti Audie Dise (CD VIDEO LD} and a CDV
ICD Video CDM are referred to as CD Video discs. CB Vide Ss
act racented with subcodes, wiiel ara the non aedig recordings
af TOC (able of Coetents) data such as tack numbers, index
nant pic, However, there ate some discs without these
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TYPES OF DISCS THAT CAN BE PLAYED WITH THIS UNIT _
HOW TO PLACE A DISC :
Place the disc in the cortect position by using the appropriate
disc guide groove
OPEN/CLOSE
LD disc table: 1D &
CD single, VIDEO CO: 8 em
ve ind °
_~ €D, VIDEO CD. CDV: 12 em
Sin}
|——~ LD, LD single: 26 cm (8 int
|_——--—- LD: 30 cm (12 int
OPEN/CLOSE
CD disc table:
1 single, VIDEO CD: 8 em
Bind
a CD, VIDEO CD, CDV: 12 em
} ee Bind
-
» There are some discs marked with the ££ mark instead of
the SG mark,
® There are some disc without the Saw"? mark.
VIDEO CD
The jackets or iavels of VIDEO CD discs bear the following mark.
Tho VIDEO CD offers animated image playback with an equivatent
audio quality to MD and similar video quality to VHS.
1t features a digital signal compression technology (MPEG! which
allows continuous playback of digital video and audio for up to 74
minutes.
Some VIDEO COs are compatible with the Play Back Control (PBC)
feature which makes it possible to select the desited scene ot play
still image with menu operation
Playback control (PBC)
The PBC signal is recorded on VIDEO CDs (version 2.0) for use in
controlling the playback operation
The VIDEO CD with PBC compatibility includes the recording of menu
screens, which allow ta play video software using simplifiedinteractive
system oF retrieval function.
The PBC also allows te display two kinds of still images, high-
definition images and standard images
High-definition still image
When a VIDEO CD including the recording of high-definition stil
images is played, still images can be enjoyed with a four times higher
resolution than moving images
j
|
LDs {LASERDISCS)
Two
types
of
standard
LaserDisc
are
available
—
standard
play
discs
and
extended
play
(CLV)
discs
—
which
differ
with
resne:
their
signal
recording
systems.
VE
to
Cav DISCS
The
jackets
and
labels
of
these
discs
are
marked
with
a
‘Standard
Play
Disc
CAN"
or
“Standard
Play’
indication
CLV DISCS
The jackets and iabels of these dises are marked with a “Extended
Play Disc CLV" or "Extended Play’ indication
LASERVISION DISCS WITH DIGITAL AUDIO
‘The jackets and labels of these discs bear the following mark,
ici digital
digital or S0UKD
These are LaserOises which contain digital audia signals in addition to
conventional
analog
audio
signals.
This
teatute
allows
the
high
image
quality
of
LaserBiiscs
te
be
enjoyed
together
with
the
superior
quatity
of
digital
audic,
LASERVISION MULTI AUDIO DISCS WITH DIGITAL AUDIO.
‘The
jackets
and
labels
of
these
discs
bear
the
fallowing
mark.
digital
ang
MULTIAUDIO
or
gale
These
are
LasarDiscs
in
which
the
recorded
digital
and
anatog
audio
signals
differ
in
content.
This
allows
the
user
to
enjoy
two
different
audio
soundtracks
by
switching
between
the
digital
and
analog
audio.
DOLBY SURROUND AC-3 DISC.
This
type
of
disc
contains
digital
data
of
the
5.1-channel
audio
of
the
surtound
system
for
actual
movie
theaters
(Surround
Digital)
which
has
been
compressed
with
AC-3
and
recorded
in
one
of
the
patria
parkcarenn
eral
The
"0.1"
channel
of
the
5.1
channel
surround
system
is
for
low
frequency
affects
only
Pe
eigenen
To
enjoy
the
full
audio
potential
of
a
Dolby"
Surround
AC-3
disc,
connect
the
AC-3
RF
output
terminal
af
this unit
to
the
AC-3
AF
input
terminal
of
an
amplifier
or
surround
processor
* Dolby, AC-3 and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Cormoration
LD GLOSSARY
Chapter number
Chapter
numbers
are
used
to
indicate
the
boundaries
of
the
sectians
a
disc.
if
chapter
numbers
are
recorded
on
a
disc,
itis
80
indicated
on the jacket of the disc, ete.
Frame number
Frame
numbers
are
the
numbers
assigned
to
each
picture
frame
on
a
CAV
disc.
Time number
Time numbers indicate the time siay
disc.
cd from the beginning of a CLV
CDV (COMPACT DISC WITH VIDEO) DISCS
These are compact discs which also contain video signals. Of the
tolai
25-mieute
playback
time
of
a
CDV
disc,
20
minutes
is
encoded
with conventional CD digital audio signals ithe “audio part"). The
remaining
§
minutes
is
encoded
with
both
video
and
digital
audio
signals (the “video part”)
is
normat
palyback
mode,
the
unit
plays
the
audio
part after
the
video
part
is
played
back
CDV/CD GLOSSARY
Track number
Track
numbers
indicate
the
boundaries
of
the
sections,
or
"tack
adise.
Tack
numbers
are
assigned
consistently
throughout
the
a
part
and
video
part
of
@
CDV
disc.
Toc
The
TOC
(Table
of
Contents)
section
ig
just
like
the
lable
of
coments
of
a
book,
aed
contains
information
on
the
contents
tnumber
of
racks,
playing
ume,
etc.)
of
the
disc,
* Some LD discs are not provided with a TOC section
i ae
_ CARE OF DISCS
How to hold discs
When
loading
or
temaving
dises,
try
not
to
touch
their
playing
sudaces
ra
oe |}
al
Cleaning
Fingerprints
or
other
ditt
on
the
disc
may
affect
sound
and
picture
quality,
To
clean
your
discs,
use
a
sott
clean
cloth
to
wipe
them.
tf
necessary,
moisten
a
soft
cloth
with
diluted
neutral
detergent
to
remove
heavy
dirt
or
fingerprints
Do not wipe in a circular
Gently wipe from the
direction inside toward the outer edge,
{Concentric scratches in the dise
groove tend to cause noise.
Discs
must
not
be
cleaned
with
record
cleaning
sprays,
or
static
prevention
sprays,
etc.
Also
do
not
use
volatile
liquids
such
as.
benzine,
or
thinner,
ate.
NEVER PLAY CRACKED OR WARPED DISCS,
W
The
disc
revolves
in
the
player
at
a
high
speed
when
it
is
played.
Never
play
a
cracked,
scratched
or
warped
disc,
This
may
damage
the
player
or
cause
it
to
malfunction
After using discs, store them upright
After
playing
a
disc,
always
remove
it
from
the
player
and
return
it
to
Ns
jacket.
Then
store
it
standing
upright
away
from
heat
and
humidity
©
Store
discs
carefully.
It
you
store
dises
at
an
angle,
or
stacked
on
top
of
each
other,
dises
may
become
warped
even
when
in
their
jackets
*
Do
not
leave
discs
in
locations
such
as
the
seat
of
car,
which
may
become
excessively
hot.
CAUTION WHEN USING THE DISC |
All
nights
reserved.
|
Unauthorized publ performance, brosdeasting or copying sa |
wolaton
of
applicabie
laws.
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a
a
5
«
8
_CONNECTIONS ~
ACA RE QUT
terminal
( USING TELEVISION WITH 1 aupio )
| AND VIDEO JACKS |
AUnIO
‘
BERS RENEE EHEC REO
”
*
®
®
*
*
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ons Commercially
available cord
with mini-plugs |
{without load)
.
"
.
"
.
. {usine OTHER KARAOKE DEVICE |
: | Tape karaoke unit, ete. |
2 |
=| H
: | |
. |
el, '
aw | From output
we | jackist
*anee |
USING PIONEER PROJECTION MONITOR
(or COMPONENT DISPLAY) OR AV
AMPLIFIER WITH THE 3] MARK
a TAA re
Finally
plug
the
accessory
power
cord
to
the
AC
IN
jack
and
a
household
power
outlet
(which
should
permanently
be
supplied
with power.)
(CONNECTING TV TV AND STEREO AMPLIFIER
{
| © Connect the VIDEO QUT jack of the player to the video
| input jack of the monitar television.
e Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks to the stereo amplifier
AUX, CD, LD, VDP or other jacks, except the PHONO
input jacks. The television speakers can also be used
by connecting the television audio input jacks and the
player AUDIO OUT jacks. However, connection to a
Stereo amplifier is recommended to obtain superior
audio playback quality for Compact Discs and
LaserDises.
Do not change the television antenna and VCR
connections,
System contrai can be performed when the player is
}
combined
with
an
optional
AV
amplifier,
which
can
provide centalized contrat of Pioneer products with th
GB mark
Connect the VIDEO OUT jack of the player to the video
disc video input jack of the AV amplifier and connect
the AUDIO OUT jacks of the player to the audio input
jacks of the AV amplifier,
Connect the CONTROL IN jack of the player to the
CONTROL OUT jack of the AV amplifier using a
commercially available cord with mini-plugs.
@
Once
the
system
remote
control
connection
is
made,
the
remote
control
sensor
of
the
player
will
not
accept
the
remote
contral.
|
The
rernote
control
unit
should
be
pointed
at
the
remote
control
sensor
of
the
connected
component,
* For details concerning the connection and operation
methads, please refer ta the operating instructions far
the AV amplifier
NX Ly
THE 8] mark : y
\
/
{ ATTENUATOR SWITCH
|
When
the
television
speakers
are
used,
the
sound
may
| be distorted. In this case, set the ATTENUATOR switch
| to ON to reduce the distortion.
(0-3 AF output jack
|
This
output
jack
is
compatible
with
the
AC-3
(digital
multi-
| audio format), Dolby AC-3 compatible L.D software can be
played by connecting this jack to an amplifier of surround
| processor equipped with the AC-3 RF input jack.
@ The Dolby AC-3 effect cannot be obtained with LO
software or AV amplifiers that are not Dolby AC-3
compatible.
| ® Do net connect this jack to an audio input jack of an
ordinary stereo amplifier or AV amplifier.
|
i
|
|
|
|
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“ront panel:
lescription is provided on the indicated page(s)
rien = |
POWER STANDBY/ON switch and STANDBY indicator
Press to turn the power on and off,
Disc table .., p. 6, 13
DISC SIDE A/SIDE B buttons ... p. 14
CD Disc table... p. 6, 13
>) Direct music search buttons ... p, 13, 18, 19, 21, 24
STOP (m)/RETURN ( -\) button... p. 14,21
2) PLAY/PAUSE [»/t) button ... p. 13, 14
OPEN/CLOSE (CD 4/LD 4) buttons ... p. 13, 14
Display window
SINGLE PLAY button/indicator ... p. 15
» VOCAL PARTNER button/indicator ... p. 16, 17, 22
NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX INPUT selector
we P13, 20, 22
3 GUIDE VOCAL level controt/indicator ... p. 16
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4d ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE button/indicator
. P. 16, 17
ECHO level control ... p. 15
4 ONE-TOUCH GUIDE VOCAL button/indicator
p. 16, 17
? Remote sensor... p. 12
(® MIC 1 tevel control... p. 13
4D MIC 2 level control ... p. 13
@® VIDEO CD SYSTEM button/indicator ... p. 20
Press to switch the video output signal format from the
VIDEO CD between NTSC and PAL. (Indicator lit}
@}) PLAYBACK CONTROL button/indicstor ... p. 21
@ MIC 1 jack... p. 13
2 MIC CONTROL jack ... p. 13
@® MIC 2 jack ... p. 13
® SCORING COMPETITION button/indicator ... p. 19
SCORING NORMAL button/indicator ... p. 18
2 KEY CONTROL buttons ... p. 15
52 anette
Remote control unit:
Remote
control
buttons
with
the
same
names
or
marks
as.
buttons
on the
front
panel
of
the
player
contro!
SIDE indicator
PGM (Program) indicator
Audio mode indicators
Display
the
type
of
the
played
audio
signal
when
the
KARAOKE
or
AUX
input
is
selected
) TOTAL indicator
Pause indicator
» Play in tor
REMAIN indicator
KARAOKE indicator
» Key control indicator
STEP (4) 11m} buttons ... p. 23
} Digit buttons ... p. 13, 21, 24
2)
ONE-TOUCH
KARAOKE
button
...
p.
16,
17
4)
ONE-TOUCH
GUIDE
VOCAL
button
...
p.
16,
17
KEY CONTROL buttons... p. 15
SKIP
(i-4-4/PREV
»Pi/NEXT)
buttons
..,
p.
21,
23
) Operation buttons
W/o:
STOP/RETURN
button
...
p.
14, 20,
21
»
:
PLAY/SELECT
button
...
p,
13,
21
NW: PAUSE button... p. 14
4-4/>> : Scan buttons ... p. 24
/ POWER button .., p, 13
REPEAT button ... p, 25
REPEAT A-B button ... p. 25
UP PGM (Program) button ... p. 24
CHP/TIME (Chapter/Time} button ... p, 23
CLEAR button .., p. 23, 24, 25
SURROUND button... p. 15
VOCAL
PARTNER
button
...
p.
16,
17
OPEN/CLOSE
(4)
button
...
p.
13,
14
DISPLAY
button
...
p.
26
} AUDIO D/A button ... p. 22
DISC SIDE A/B buttons ... p. 14
AY
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| REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONS _
INSERTING BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE
CONTROL UNIT
Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the
remote control unit
Binsert size "AAM’ VEC ROB} dry cell battenes into the battery
compartment in accordance with the indications (B, OF
inside the compartment
of batteries may cause leakage or rupture.
y re ty fallow these guidelines,
A, Always insert batteries into the battery compartment
correctly matching the positive @ and negative polarities,
as shown by the display inside the compartment.
&. Never mx new and used batteries
C. Batteries of the same size may have different voltages,
depending on brand. Oa not mix different brands of
batteries.
When the unit's not to be used fora long periad of ime (more
than one month), remove the batteries (0 prevent them from
leaking inside the compartment. If leakage occurs, wipe up
the liquid inside the compartment and replace the batteries
with new ones.
12
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Remote controllable range
Angie. Withi 30 degtees to the felt and right of the
Distance: Less than 7 m
|
|
|
|
|
eat? FOR USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT:
If a plug is connected to the CONTROL IN terminal at the
rear of the player, remote control operations cannot be
done with the remote control unit aimed at the player's
remote sensor. Aim the remote cantiol unit at the control
component display’s sensor instead.
@ If the player is used simultaneously with another appliance
using infrared rays, the player may operate improperly.
Shouid this happen, change the place of installation so that
improper operation does not occur
© J#the range of operation of the remote contolunit becomes
100 short, replace the batteries.
@ {f the remote sensor is in a position where it receives
strong light such as sunlight or fiuorescent light, control
may not be possible.
CD/CDV/LD
TO PLAY AN LD, CDV OR cD
f
i
1
LL.
NORMAL PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK WiTH USING OTHER
| bevers
ANEEN: AR Ree SONeES, |
1 Set the NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX,
INPUT selector to the NORMAL
position. Position.
1 Set the NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX |
INPUT selector to the KARAOKE
1 Set the NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX
INPUT selector to the AUX INPUT
position. xaaaoke
ion ‘AUX
2 Turn ‘on the power to this player,
4
3 Connect and turn on the microphone(s).
About microphones:
Pioneer
Microphone
DtM.C530,
connect
the
contro-use
r
|
When
using
a
separately
sold
microphone
such
as
the
eee
4
ring
fo
the
player's
MIC
CONTROL
(
MC?
ack
Gam
ner
4
Adjust
the
microphone
level,
roe
mag
[5 Load a disc.
H OPEN/CLOSE on the remote contro!
unit is pressed to
The LD disc table comes out when an LD
is loaded. The CD disc table comes out
when a CD is joaded.
LD
wa)
4
When starting playback from the first
chapter or track on a disc:
6 Start playback.
PLAY/PAUSE
When starting playback from the desired chapter
oF track on a disc: (Exampie) starting playback from
track No. 3
The button you selected lights up.
Operations
indicated
by
the
[[]]
mark
are
performed
with
the
remote
control
unit.
Precautions concerning disc foading
®
Do
not
place
more
than
one
dise
on
the
disc
table.
If
two
discs
are
Placed one on top of the other on the disc table, discs may be
scratched andfor 3 malfunction may occur
© Playback is nat possible unless the disc is placed properly.
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| TOPLAY AN LD, CDV OR CD
w When KARAOKE play is finished”
2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE {cD A/LD A) 4) button,
te cotrol unit is pressed,
FE OPENICLOSE
3 Take out a disc and press the OPEN/CL OSE
{CD 4/LD & ) button to close the disc table.
@ Be sure to close the disc table completely
OPEN/CLOSE
x
“A (Except f for normal playback)
Turn off the microphone(s) and unplug the
microphone's plug from the MIC jack.
© With the microphone having the mmwplug for control,
unplug the mineplug for control first and then unplug the
microphone’s phig
cafes
5 Turn off the power of the player.
POWER
POWER
& If some of the Direct music search buttons are
pressed sequentially
@ The last selected track is played back
® Be sure to press the Direct
ic search button which
corresponds to the chapter number or the track number.
a To Searcy! for chapter or track number 10 or above
m if howl occurs
* Keep away the micraphone from the speakers
® Decrease the output level af the microphone by turning the
MIC 1 of MIC 2 level control counterciockwi:
eo D ase the volume level by turning the VOLUME controi
of the amplifier counterclockwise.
If sound distortion occurs
Set the ATTENUATOR switch on the rear panel to the ON.
position. (See page 8, 9.)
About the microphone
Clean the microphone’s piug. If the plug is dirty, it may
result in noise
Use a microphone for karaoke. tf using the microphone not
for karaoke, it may cause of insufficient volume level or
howling
m To pause playback temporarily
Press mitor PAUSE H again to resume playback
PLAY/PAUSE =
® To select a song on the other side (For two-sided
LDs)
Specify side A or side B with DISC SIDE A or Band then select
a song using the Direct music search buttons.
w To specify and play a single side (side A or side B)
To play side A only, press DISC SIDE A instead of m8. Side
Avwill be played and then playback will stop.
‘To play side B only, press DISC SIDE B instead of mitt. Side
8 will be played and then playback will stop.
on sh ightiy before the scene where the power is turned
ig stored in memory. When the power's turned ON and the PLAY
nig pressediatar, the Last Memory function plays the disc from
ene which has been stored in memory
* “LAST MEMORY" is displayed when this function operates
* This function is canceled whan the powor cord is disconnected
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To avoid malfunctions, be especially careful about the following
points.
® Do not place any object other than a disc an the dise table
© Do not move the player while a disc is playing. This witt cause the
disc to be scratched.
® Be careful not to catch your finger in the disc table section white
the disc table is being retracted into the unil. Aiso, be careful that
fren do not pul their hands inta the inside of the unit while the
lable is open. This may cause injury
}
:
|
i
Ta adjust the > microphone echo o level
In karacke, AUX mode
Echos increased by turing the control ta the right and decreased by
turrang the contro! to the left
Press the SURROUND button, then select THEATER, KARAOKE
or MUSIC to create the desired atmosphere
THEATER: Creates an atmosphere suitable for movie discs.
KARAOKE: Creates an sphere suitable for karaoke play.
MUSIC: Creates an atmosphere suitabie for music discs.
| Fonetion
KARAOKE
Karaoke
Music
Surround off
= +
THEATER: | Theater
i
i
excessive high, sound may be
d when the surrcund function és activated. In this case, set
SURROUND to OFF
To seta desired
|
te
in karacke, AUX mode
Low
KEY CONTROL HIGH
penkes
tened each time this button is plessed tup to &
steps from normal)
4: Pitch returns to normal,
b
.
Pitch
is
lowered
each
time
this
button
is
pressed
(down
to
&
steps from normal)
* The current pitch position is shown by the lit indicator
NOTE:
Key control does not function when the NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX
INPUT selector is set to the NORMAL position,
i To repeat a section to correcta singing mistake
Only in karaoke mode
This function can be operated with the microphone sold separately
Pees OM-C530},
f time ONCE MORE is
he song
. the position will not return to a point earlier than the
begining of the setected song.
When playbeck retums to the beginning of the selected song and
pays ss Wor ONCE MORE to start playhack,
*
if
you
press
ONCE
MORE
while
the
player
is in
pause
mode,
playback
will
resume.
(Once
more
start
function)
3, Hlayback returns toa point a fittie
wee
To play a single track
: SINGLE
Onty in keraoke mode PLAY
Bas
® The player automatically enters pause mode after having
played one track
@
The
unitis
in
single
play
mode
when
the
indicator
is
lit
(on}
You
can
playback
continuously
when
the
indicator
is
out
foff)
@
When
you
change
the
position
of
the
NORMAL/KARAOKE/
AUX
INPUT
selector,
the
initial
settings
are
as
follows:
KARAOKE:
single
play
made
{indicator
lights}
The
single
play
mode
is
not
available
when
the
NORMAL/
KARAOKE/AUX
INPUT
selector
is
set
to
NORMAL
or
AUX,
©
The
single
play
mode
is
activated
automatically
during
SCORING
(NORMAL/COMPETITION)
and
cannot
be
switched
off.
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INS FOR KARAOKE
7 es
ONE-TOUCH oy auine
GUIDE VOCAL VOCAL
=} ONE. G2]
e
# If you went to hear the guide vocal the vocal of a singer
recorded as example), press the ONE-TOUCH GUIDE
VOCAL button
© The one-touch guide voeat function can be used only with discs
containing the recording of guide vocal {auttio multiplex discs}. Do
not press this button when playing other discs.
© Wivle the indicator above the GUIDE VOCAL volume controls it,
the votume of the guide vocal can be adjusted by tuning the
control knob,
© Incase the guide vocal is heard from the night channel or the guide
vocal volume cannot be adjusted though the indicator above tha
GUIDE VOCAL volume control is lit, press the ONE-TOUCH
GUIDE VOCAL button again. This will make it possible to adjust
the guide vocet volume.
{ONE-TOUCH
KARAOKE
—
For
karaoke
singing
with
an
ordinary
dise
by
attenuating
the
recorded
vocal
L (Avaitable with LD only)
rm ONE-TOUCH =
ARAOKE, ir Cc)
rs (G2 oucH
ay
VOCAL PARTNER — Convenient for araoke singing of a song you cannot recall well by replacing the singer's
voice with your own voice only while you sing (Available with LD only)
@ If you want to sing karaoke along with an ordinary music
disc, press the ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE button, The voice
canceler is activated to attenuate the vocals of the singers.
NOTES:
© The one-touch karaoke function may have ittle effect with certain
discs,
© Incase the disc isa karaoke disc and the quide vocatis heard from
the right channel, press the ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE button
twice. This will mute the guide vocal.
seamen
VOCAL rm ONE-TOUCH
seats PAOKE, GUIDE VOCAL
When you sing into microphone, the singer's voice is
attenuated,
When you stop singing, the singer's vocal is heard at the
normal level.
@ The Vocal Partner function attenuates the singer's voice
only while you sing into microphone
This function is useful when you practice a new song or a
song which should be sung alternately by two people.
# Press the VOCAL PARTNER button to attenuate the
singer's voice while you sing
NOTES:
1@ singer’ voice may not be attenuated so much with
cs.
© Whies
the voluz
control knob.
© in case the guide vocal is heard from the right ch or the
is not attenuated at all while you sing, press the
VOCAL PARTNER button again
ain
indicator above the GUIDE VOCAL volume control i lit,
Of the guide vocal can be adjusted by turning the
the ONE-TOUCH
i PARNER
WOE VOCAL, ONE-TOUCH
AARAL nay net be able fo be
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En
eee a
Karaoke
singing
with
CD/VIDEO
CD
disc
or
AUX
input
When stereo CD, VIDEO CD, or AUX audio input is used:
rm ONE-TOUCH VOCAL
OTK! ARTNEE
-« Ce
* Perform the same operation as with an LD (refer page 16}
However, remember that the ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE
and VOCAL PARTNER buttons are switched on when
pressed once and off when pressed twice.
NOTE:
The ON
mess its
TOUCH GUIDE VOCAL tunctian is not avaitable; do not
When karaoke audio multiplex CD, VIDEO CD or AUX
audio input is used:
Vacat r= ONE-TOUCH =
PART NE! ARKOKE GUIDE VOCAL
e some oe oor _
is i
® {no operation is performed, the guide vocal is reproduced
from the right channel
Be sure to use one of the following functions when karagke
singing is needed.
To listen to the guide vocal: Press the ONE-TOUCH
GUIDE VOCAL button twice.
To attenuate the guide vocal: Press the ONE-TOUCH
KARAOKE button twice
Tosing
with
the
vocal
partner:
Press
the
VOCAL
PARTNER
button twice.
nor!
While
the
indicator
above
the
GUIDE
VOCAL
votunse
control
is
lit,
the volume of the guide vocal can be adjusted by turning the control
Erob.
NOTE:
Withany of the ONE-TOUCH GUK VOCAL. ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE
and VOCAl, PARTNER functions, pressing the button once switches
the
function
for
stereo
discs
on,
pressing
it
twice
switches
the
function for audio multiplex dises on and pressing it 3 times swatches
the function off.
7
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eae
| CONVENIENT FUN
Your karaoke song is scored compared with vacals recorded
on the disc. When you finish to sing karaoke, the score is
displayed and then the bells are cung and cheers are heard
according to the score.
1. Set the NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX INPUT selector
to the KARAOKE position.
2. Go to step 3 if the current disc is a VIDEO CD
which is not compatible with PBC,
ifthe current disc is a PBC-compatible VIDEO CD,
press the PLAYBACK CONTROL button.
PLAYBACK
=
3. Press the SCORING NORMAL button.
He sign score of
the last time
(When the
‘ power i
Sy turned off,
PICK A SONG the seore
returns to 0
point)
4. Go to step 5 if the current disc is a VIDEO CD
which is not compatible with PBC.
if the current disc is a PBC-compatible VIDEO CD,
press the PLAY button.
SCORING scone
NORMAL
Menu screen 1
« The menu is displayed.
5. Select the karaoke song with the Direct music
search buttons.
YOODOODOOOOGOOOON
SCORING
START @ When selecting songs, use
the Direct music search
buttons on the front panel or
the Digit buttons on the
femote control unit,
6. Sing a karaoke song. the part where vocals are
recorded ...
When singing karaoke in tune:
PECPP OR, ppp
UST ae
{move alternately?
Whan singing karaoke out of tune:
Tiyly
imove disarderty)
PPP Prin
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En
KE (SCORING-NORMAL) |
7, When you finish singing, the score is displayed.
~ When the score is better than.
before, the high score is renewed.
The bells ate ringing
the number of the displayed bell:
fess than 60 points : 6
mare than 69 points : 1
more than 70 points : 2
more than 80 points : 3
Quly when the high score is
displayed, choers are heard,
After several seconds, the player automatically returns tostep
3. You can try another karaoke song repeating steps 3 and 4
or
To return to normal karaoke mode;
® Press the SCORING-NORMAL button again.
@ Press CLEAR on the remote contro! unit
During scoring ...
e The fast-forward, fast-reverse, once more or key control
function can be carried out
@ When the another karaoke song is selected, the previous
score displayed on the screen is reset
® The single play mode is activated automatically and cannot
be switched off
NOTES:
@ The SCORING function can be used enly when the
NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX INPUT selector is set to
KARAOKE.
During selecting the chapter or displaying the score, PAUSE
MW), PLAY tm) and SKIP (<4, » m4) do not function.
The following functions are not performed in scoring
mode,
Repeat, Surround, Programming, Clear Scan, Time display
onthe screen, VOCAL PARTNER, ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE.
Depending on the type of dise or song, it may not possible
to correctly determine the musical interval (the difference
in pitch between tones} of the vocals, even with karaoke
discs, and it becomes difficult to obtain a high score. This
iS not a malfunction.
if you sing during parts with no vocals, it is counted in
scoring and you won't be able to see your actual score.
On the other hand, the score will not be affected even if you
do not sing along in sections contaming vocals.
@ Normal PBC operation may nat be available with some
discs; in sucha case, switch off the PLAYBACK CONTROL
|
|
f
{
I
j
t
| CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR K.
ARAOKE
(SCORING
COMPETITION)
|
You can score your performances when singing duets,
=
. Set the NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX INPUT selector
to the KARAOKE position.
Plug microphones into MIC 1 and 2 jacks and
switch the microphones on.
2. Go to step 3 if the current disc is a VIDEO CD
which is not compatible with PBC,
ifthe
current
disc
is
a
PBC-compatible
VIDEO
CD,
press the PLAYBACK CONTROL button.
PLAYBACK
3. Press the SCORING COMPETITION button.
COMPETITION COMPETITION
2 \ a B>
PICK ASONG /
4,
Go
to
step
§
if
the
current
disc
is
a
VIDEO
CD
which
is
not
compatible
with PBC,
If
the
current
disc
is
a
PBC-compatible
VIDEO
CD,
press
the
PLAY
button.
PLAY/PAUSE = Menu screen 1
0® | -———
Lone 3
an nN a ;
‘\ \
@ The menu is displayed.
5, Select the karaoke song with the Direct music
search buttons.
0009099099999 OOOs
N
© When selecting songs,
use the Direct music
search buttons on the
front panel of the Digit
buttons on the remote
contro! unit
COMPETITION
START
6. Start singing the duet.
Scoring starts at 5000 points
and increases or decreases
in 100 point intervais.
7.
When
the
song
is
over,
the
player
enters
pause
mode
and
displays
the
scores
for
mics
1
and
2,
Bs 2,
12000-7500
When the same score
RR: A
12000 7500 5000
MIC1 WIN! The loner disappears off to tha side
o of the screan {MIC 1 to the left, MIC
oe 2 to the right),
After the winner is announced,
12000 there is # round of applause,
After
a
few
seconds,
the
display
returns
to
step
3
and
you
can
repeat
steps
§
through
7.
To return to normal karaoke mode:
@ Press the SCORING COMPETITION button again.
@ Press CLEAR on the remote control unit.
During scoring ...
©
The
fast-forward.
fast-reverse,
once
more
of
key
control
function
can
be
carried
out.
©
When
the
another
karaoke
song
is
selected,
the
previous
score
displayed
on
the
screen
is
reset.
®
The
single
play
mode
is
activated
automatically
and
cannot
be
switched
off,
NOTES:
@
The
SCORING
COMPETITION
function
can
be
used
only
when the NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX INPUT selector is
set to KARAOKE.
Outing
selecting
the
chapter
or
displaying
the
score,
PAUSE
AW, PLAY tm») and SKIP (aa, met) do not function,
The
following
functions
are
not
performed
in
competition
mode.
Repeat,
Surround,
Pragramming,
Clear
Scan,
Time
display
onthe screen, VOCAL PARTNER, ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE
@
Depending
on
the
type
of
disc
or
song,
it
may
not
possible
to
correctly
determine
the
musical
interval
(the
difference
in
pitch
between
tones}
of
the
vocals,
even
with
karaoke
discs,
and
it
becomes
difficult
to
obtain
a
high
score.
This
is
not
a
malfunction.
*
ff
you
sing
during
parts
with
no
vocals,
it
is
counted
in
scoring
and
you
won't
be
able
to
see
your
actual
score,
On
the
other
hand,
the
score
willnotbe
affected
evenif
you
do
not
sing
along
in
sections
containing
vocals.
*
NormaiP8C
operation
may
not
be
available
with
some
discs;
insucha
case,
switch
off
the
PLAYBACK
CONTROL
function,
19
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5
=
+
er
=
ott
cet
=
aeanaees
|
PLAYBACK
OF
VIDEO
CD
i
eae
oneal
—
~
=
—
ae
ane
Sa
—
‘
=
ai
Playback
control
(PBC)
feature
of
VIDEO
CD
i
3.
To
switch
the
Playback
Control
ON,
press
the
@
ONE-TOUCH
KARAOKE
...
p.
16
@
Some
VIDEO
COs
contains
recording
of
the
playback
control
(f°BC?
signal
which
alfows
to
control
the
playback
procedures
while
some
Video
j
PBC
button
in
stop
mode.
©
VOCAL
PARTNER
...
p.
16
CDs
do
not
}
®
SCORING-NORMAL
|.
p48
ct
H
G-
i.
pt
©
AVIDEO
CD
containing
the
PBC
signal
car
be
played
with
a
simpkfied
interactive
method
using
menu
screens
of
using
the
search
function.
oF]
©
SCORING-COMPETITION
...
p.19
©
The
PBC
feature
can
be
switched
ON
and
OFF
with
the
PBC
button
of
the
player
E
:
|
CONTROL
R
General
<When
PBC
is
OFF>
hy
pete
*
AVIDEO
CD
containing
the
PBC
can
he
played
with
the
same
procedures
as playing
a
CD
or
LD
See
a
\
;
i
i
.
©
Time
Search
...
p.23
<When
PBC
is
ON>
Read
<P
BC
operation
example>
belaw
4.
Press
the
CD
OPEN/CLOSE
button
to
open
the
©
Scan
{tast-forwarditeverse!
p.
23
@
As
the
player
is
controlled
based
on
the
PBC
signal
recorded
in
the
disc,
the
operating
procedures
and
operations
are
variable
dependieg
on
disc
tabl
d
pl
vip
D.
®
STEP
(Still
frame,
frame
advance}
the
disc.
For
detais,
refer
to
the
instructions
provided
with
1h
isc
table
and
piace
a
VIDEO
CD.
(except
for
reverse}
...
p.
23
#
Some
of
the
player's
functions
may
not
be
available
when
PBC
is
ON
For
details,
read
page
21
OPENICLOSE
®
Direct
Search
...
p.24
j
op
©
PGM
playback
...
p.
24
<PBC
operation exarmple>
The
joi
operating
procedures
of
an
ordinary
karaoke
disc
>
©
REPEAT
playback
...
p.
25
#
The
functions
available
with
PBC
and
the
hi
sbil
image
ate
variable
depending
on
the
dise
specifications
(ote
that,
with
the
A-B
Repeat
which
repeats
the
specified
Use
the
RETURN,
NEXT,
PREV,
CT
and
Digit
buttons
for
operation
Section,
sometimes
the
start
and
end
points
may
not
be
iiatimen
seieett
I!
you
switched
Playback
Control
OFF
in
step
3
above,
go
to
step
located
precisely.1
prea
6.
Bispace,
pn
ena
A
‘tp.
{
yback
Control
operations
|
|
5.
Press
the
PLAY/SELECT
button.
iB
ame
fa
is
—
——
SKIP}
button
(NEXT)
Hl
&
To
skip
to
the
next
or
previous
screen
ie
a
i
Menu
screen
1
Press
the
desired
SKIP
button
(PREV
or
NEXT),
PETURN
(etn
iat
SKIP
me
rN
Tone
towont
7
‘e
9)
©
F
a
-
es
A
menu
sc
pears
Q
pay
2
a
nu
screen
appear
Press
to
return
to
the
menu
in
the
higher
level
t
|
oe
Nore:
.
2
These
buttons
may
nat
function
depending
on
discs
}
|
prev
next
PY
Skipping
to
the
next
or
previous
screen
|
®
To
return
to
the
previous
menu
|
Press
STOP/
«
RETURN.
\
Og
©
When
there
are
several
menu
screens,
press
the
NEXT
(mms)
ETOF
=
ee
button
to
go
to
the
next
menu
screen
ri
[
ty
©
Press
the
PREV
(qt)
button
to
go
back
to
the
previous
menu
°
a
&
\
screen
evnerune
=
S
NOTE:
@
To
stop
playback
(Playback
cannot
be
stopped
by
;
When
a
PBC-compatibie
VIDEO
CD
is
played,
the
Direct
music
search
Pressing
the
stop
button.
a
(BRP)
button
wieXT)
buttans
are
not
accepted
yntil
a
menu
screen
is
displayed.
OPEN/CLOSE
OPEN/CLOSE
rs
pt
‘Tt
wing
description
deals
with
an
ordinary
karaoke
disc.
GETORN)
button
6.
Select
the
menu
item.
r( [a)
cal
(es)
a
For
details,
read
the
instr
5
provided
with
the
disc
(SEDAN
Compose
the
item
number
with
the
direct
music
search
\
SA
buttons.
®
Press
the
OPEN/CLOSE
button
or;
#
press
the
PBC
button
to
off
or;
1.
Set
the
NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX
INPUT
selector
OOOOOOOOOOOO000
Se
GUE
hen
hee
Bar
eee
Be
RAOKE
to
play
the
disc
for
karaoke
singing
or
.
®
This
is
not
available
with
certain
discs
‘0
pl
.
i
NORMAL
to
play
the
disc
for
other
purposes
than
i
NOTE:
karaoke.
i
When
the
PLAYBACK
CONTROL
button
is
pressed
during
playback
a
ofa
VIDEO
CD,
the
playback
is
stopped.
{
ODO@
aid
Z
Oe
VIDEO
CD
SYSTEM
2.
Switch
on
the
powers
of
the
player
and
TV
i
The
signat
format
of
the
video
output
ablained
by playing
the
VI
monitor.
|
Thafcltotor
aN
(Py
be ao
-
a
+.
4
*
ii
gp
STE
ast
ws
iurristan
ths
taiesioa
Set the
TV
input
function
to
the
input
to
which
1
&
The
following
features
are
available
when
playing
aes
faga
Pee:
featree
einet
available
en
‘al
ig
in
the NTSC
format.
Press.
the
player
is connected.
|
a
VIDEO
CD.
For
the
operating
procedures,
refer
cee
9
‘t
compatible
using
the
the
VIDEO
CO
SYSTEM
button
to
switch
to
the
PAL,
foome
'
tothe
page
mentionedte
the
right
of
each
feature.
pean
indicator is Hit},
‘his setting is held in memory uniess the power cord is unplugged
trom the power outlet
(the video
he asiteho:
To switch the video out
SYSTEM button,
ut format te PAL, nress the VIDEC CD.
vineo cb
CD discs do not have to ‘SYSTEM
foumat }
20
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En
<Karaoke features>
@ ECHO level control... p18
e@ KEY CONTROL ..p.i5
© SURROUND .. p 15
@ ONCE MORE . p18
@ ONE-TOUCH GUID
@ SINGLE PLAY .. p.18
© SKIP... p23
® Time Search |. p.23
® Direct Search .. p.24
© PGM playback. p. 24
@ REPEAT playback ... p. 25
21
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CD/CDV/LD/VIDEO cD
|
CONVENIENT
FUNCTIONS
FOR
PLAYING
AN
LD,
CDV,
CD
OR
VIDEO
CD
Audio switching
This
function
is
carried
out
when
the
NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX
INPUT
selector
is
set
to
the
NORMAL
position.
KARAOKE
NOR. gan AUK
Mat © ) INPUT
—
Switching audio
Each
time
AUDIO
D/A
is
pressed
during
playback,
audio
output
is
switched.
For
example:
@
to
hear
only
the
analog
audio
of
a
disc
with
digital
audio
®
to
hear
only
ane
channel
of
stereo
disc
| © to select audio of the multiplex dise
Lo
LD with digital audio
Audio
source
can
be
switched
between
digital
audio.
analog
audio,
L
channel
and
R
channel
of
sterea
audio
digital audio
(stereo!
anal of *
‘analog axdio
analog audio *
ob
(stereo)
Rechanoel of
digital audio
Lchannet
‘at digital audio
a Richannet of
anatog audio
* When an AC.3 compatible disc is played and the analog
audio is selected, all of the three kinds of audio marked
* above will become 1/. monaural audio and “WL
ONLY” is displayed on the bottom left of the screen.
LD with analog audio
With
a
disc
encoded
with
CX
auto-switching
signals
pom stereo audio ———m [ nee Tl
®
With
disc
not
encoded
with
CX
auto-switching
signals
X off CXon __ CXon
(stereo! istereo} ih channel)
CX off CX olf CXon
(R
channel}
it
channel)
(Al
channol)
}
CD, CDV, or VIDEO CD
pom
stereo
audio
——m
{
channel
——e
A
aa
With
@
Muttr
Audio
disc
fan
LD
beating
the
glial
mark
and
the
MULTI
AUDIO
mark
or
the
{SHIT
mark),
you
can
listen
to
the
various
audio
tracks
recorded
oF
select
between
the
analog
and
digital
tr.
the
left
(1/1)
and
right
(2/R}
channels
Dises marked with the COZ# mack
Oises
marked
C2
are
recorded
with
the
CX
naise
reduction
system
for
powerful
audic
reproduction
with
little
noise.
(Analog
audio
only!
However,
some
discs
marked
C&
are
not
encaded
with
the
signals
sary
to
inst.
the
unit
to
avtornatically
switch
on the
CX
system.
If
sound
is
noisy
or
undulates
when
a
dise
with
a
CR
mark
is
played,
press
AUDIO
D/A
on
the
remote
controt
unit,
©
(i
is
a
trademark
of
CBS
Inc.
This
player
m
EXPANDING SPECIFICATION
ns the CX
22
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En
Automatic picture stop
Some
of
CAV
discs
contain
a
recording
of
a
special
code
called
the
“picture
stop
code”,
which
tuins
normal
play
or
siow
play
automancally
into
stil
frame
display.
Tocancel the automatic picture stop operation, press and hold» for
more
than
2
seconds
until
“PSC
ON"
(picture
stop
cancel
ON)
is
displayed
on
the
scteen.
To
re-activate,
press
and
hold
»/i
for
mare
than 2 seconds again until "PSC OFF” is displayed
{® of Hon the remote control unit cannot be used}
i4<4
Pi
Chapter
(Track)
Skip
-
To
search
for
the
beginning
of
a
chapter/track
lee
nena
rane
oil
dia
Cede
Searching forthe}
beginning of the
chapter itrackt
currently playing,
Searches for
the beginning
of the next
chapter ftrack?
Pressa
butten
repeatedly
or
hold
it
depressed;
the
chapters
(tracks)
will
be
“41011
|
Still
frame
and
Frame
-by-Frame
advance
function
(CAV
or
VIDEO
CD
disc
only)
LD/VIDEO CD
Press
repeatedly
for
frame-by-frame
advance.
1
au
STEP
ne
@
Frame-by-frame
advance
in
the
reverse
direction
is
not
Reverse ——- J Forward
possible during playback of a VIDEO CO
“<4
Scan
(Manual
Search}
-
Search
using
fast
forward
or
fast
reverse
LD/CDV/CD/VIDEO
CD
fq
©
With
some
TV
systems,
the
picture
may
be
fluctuated
Peete
Freveter
af
SCAN
Operation;
this
is
not
malfunction,
fast-reverse
——
fast-forward
.
20
part
of
CDV,
High
Scan
mode
cannot
be
operation
operation
carried
out
RENE
ret
a
in
Clear
Scan
m
hen
digit
und
i
7
an
and
High
Scan
is
performed.
To
]
@
in
Clear
Scan
mode,
when
digital
sound
is
selected
with
digital
audio
discs,
sound
is
heard
at
a
low
volume
level,
*
With
CDs
or
audio
part
of
CDVs,
sound
is
heard
at
a
low
volume
level
while
scanning.
Others:
Sound
is
muted.
The
screen
image
ray
be
disturbed
during
scanning,
but
this
is
not
a
malfunction.
perform
Clear
Scan, press
DISPLAY
on
the
remote
|
| control unit to display the screen and then press <4 or |
|
|
me.
For
about
two
seconds
after
the
button
is,
pressed,
Low
Scan
is
performed,
after
that,
the
unit
enters
High
Scan
Low
Sean
mode:
Scan
speed
becomes
about
x10
of
the
}
normal
piayhack
speed
|
High
Scan
mode:
Scan
speed
becomes
about
x30
of
the
normal
playback
speed.
Clear
Scan
mode:
The
image
may
not
fluctuate
in
this
[
mode
{LO
and
video
part
of
CDV
only.)
LD/VIDEO cD
TO
SEARCH
FOR
A
PARTICULAR
TIME/FRAME
Frame
Number
Search/Time
Number
Search
Time
Number
Search
(CLV/VIDEO
CD)
Example:
To
search
for
the
scene
located
at
12
min. 34 sec
cifying its frame it Z
|
Frame
Number
Search
(CAV
discs
only}
|
|
\_xTo
search
by
designating
the
frame
number
|
i
Any
desired
frame
can
be
searched
far
by
spe
number
1.
Press
CHP/TIME
during
playback.
1.
Press
CHP/TIME
during
playback.
2.
Enter
ii,
£
with
the
digit
buttons.
2,
Entertherequired
frame
number
with
the
digit
buttons
3.
Press
»/11
or
PLAY
».
ne
CAUTION:
3.
Press
>/H
or
PLAY
».
if
8
disc
does
not
contain
information
in
seconds,
specify
the
lime number only in the minutes.
When
PLAY
»
on the
remote
control
unit
is
pressed
to
start
© The FET autton does net function
search
operation:
©
Chapter
time
serch
is
not
available
during
PBC
playback
of
a
Astilirame
is
displayed
(CAV1.
To
start
normal
playback,
press
PLAY
ViDEO
CD.
>
agan
To oxit search mode:
Notes
on
searching
for
a
chapter/track:
Press
CLEAR. Normal
playback
starts.
©
i
you
make
a
mistake
in
pressing
the
digit
buttons,
press
CLEAR
and
press
the
correct
digit
buttons,
23
<VREI055>
En

LD/CDV/CD/VIDEO CD
TO
PLAY
ONLY
DESIRED
SCENES/TRACKS
—
Program
Playback
LD/CDV/CD/VIDEO CD
_ TO REPEATEDLY PLAY A DESIRED PASSAGE - Repeat | Playback =
Setected chapters {LD} or tracks (COV/CDMIDEO CD) can
be played in any desired order (max. 24 chapters or tracks}.
1. Press PGM.
Display with a dise containing a TOC
20.12 PLAY
TOTALTIME —-PROGRAAS
4 0,00 STEP.
» Sees
2. Enter the track No. with the DIRECT MUSIC SEARCH
buttons on the front panel or with the digit buttons
on the remote control unit.
Example: To play CD tracks No. 9, No. 7, and No. 18
respectively,
After approx. 1 second
39. PLAY
TOTAL TIME PROGRAM
3.30 STEP: 4
09 07 18>
With two-sided LDs, first specity side A or side 8 with DISC
SIDE A or B and then enter the number of the desired
chapter with the digit buttons.
Example: To program chapter 9 on side B, chapter 7 on
side A, and chapter 18 on side B, in that order
QE OR- POH
aD
Screen display ofter
programming is completed
30.12 A PLAY
PROGHAM
STEP. &
09 Ag? BIRD
Apause between tracks/chapters can also be programmed
by prt 1g PAUSE t instead of the digit buttons.
I you make a mistake during entr
Press CLEAR on the remote control uni
correct number with the digit buttons.
and enter the
3. Press »/if or PLAY ».
PLAY/PAUSE
Ne
24
<VRE1055>
En
® You can view the state of programming on the monitor
TY screen.
To check the program contents
During program playback or in stop mode, press PGM to
display the program contents on the monitor screen. When
PGM is pressed again, the piogram contents disappear.
To modify the Program contents
To delete or change a programmed chapter/track or pause:
1. Press PGM.
2. Press CLEAR
Each press of the button cl
track in the program
© itis not possible to clear the chapter/track being played and
the chapters/tracks located programmed them.
pars the curently fast chapter/
Press CLEAR to return to normal playback
To clear the program contents:
@ Open the dise table
@ Press CLEAR in stop mode
NOTES:
© The program playback function is not available when playing a
PBC-compatibie VIDEO CD using the PBC function.
_ Memory Repeat - To specify a point to retutn to later |
{Pay
Press REPEAT A-B on
control unit al
960 oF listen
© When you wish to return to nowt A,
1@ NOI vou want to Less m OF the remote conte! Unit
again pont Al
Press REPEAT A.B cn the remote
control unit at the end port of the
section to be repeated Playback
returns to the beginning of the section
and the section is repeated
continuously,
rol unit at the start pot
ron to be repeated.
\ | Chapter/Track Repeat ~ To repeat the current chapter
i or track
{PRESS}
lonce j
Press REPEAT on the remote conto! unit wtele the chapter!
ack seached. the player reruns
ig of the chaptor/irack and the chaprectrack is
ayod back repeatedly
—s
| One Side Repeat - -To repeat an entire side ofa disc
\
the program repeat function, you can rapeatedly play
programmed chapters or tracks in their programmed order
Press REPEAT on the remote control unit while the program
's being played.
© See page 24 for details on programrning
[Twos Side | Repeat ~ «To repeat both side. of a disc
REPEAT
PRE
[ves]
contro!
he enciof the playback side, the player
Press REPEAT
Whenplavs
Foluras to the beginnung o
back repeatedly
OB REPEAT
A
os :
[THREE TiMes|
Re MES)
Pross REPEAT on the remote contol unit threa times
A and B are played back repeatedly. ‘REPEAT ALL’
5. on the monitor screen,
To exit repeat mode:
Press CLEAR on the remote control unit.
To specify a different point in Memory Repeat mode:
Press CLEAR to cancel the previously memorized point, and repeat
the same operation as shown above. The previously memorized
paint is erased and replaced with the new point
NOTE:
The repeat available when playing a PEC:
compatible VIDEO CD using the PBC function.
Memory Repeat and A-B Repeat with CDV discs:
These
repeat
functions
can
oniy
be
carried
out
within
the
video
alt
or
within
the
audio
part,
arid
cannot
be
carried
out
between
ve
two
parts,
With LOs which have no chapter numbers:
Chapter repeat cannot be carried out.
25
<VRE1056>
ch

DISPLAY
op
the
remote
control
unit
allows
you
to
display
information
inchiding
the
play
mode
and
disc
playing
time
on
the
screen.
Each
press
af
DISPLAY switches
the
screen
display
as
shown
below
CDV or CD LD {CAV} with TOC LD {CLV} with TOC or VIDEO CD
Elapsed playing time of track |
| being played
| Elspsed playing time of the dise
being played
| Remain Time ALL =
Elapsed playing time from the Remaining playing time until the
beginning of the ise end of the disc
ye i J
——
Remain
Time
ALL
—
2
Remain
Time
ALL
~
ah
Ae
Total
Time
—
=I
Remaining
playing
time
until
the
Remaining
playing
time
untilthe
Total
playing
time
of
the
di
end
of
the
disc
: :
v
Off (No display)
[ Frame number being played
t ‘
¥
~~» Remain Time TRK —
Remaining playing time of ea
track
- Disc Time
{
t
Total Time ~
Total Time .
| Total playing time of the disc
Total playing time of the disc
Off INo display)
@
Off (No display}
NOTE:
Even witha disc containing the TOC, the mtormation marked 1s not
available it the disc is played in the normai mode.
LD dises without TOC:
Frame number (CAVVElapsed playing time (CLV) and Display-off
mode are switched altemately an the display.
Outing playback, if you press the remote control unit's
DISPLAY button. the following information screens willappear
DISPLAY
Time or frame number display «ne!
~
312.49 A PLAY —--—-F- —-- Player status
J — REMAIN TIME KARAOKE——-— Player mode:
ALL 40.07 KARAOKE: Karaoke mode
Chapteritrack No, -=——— _ ad NORMAL: Normal mode
AUX: Aunifiary input mode
Disc Time: Elapsed time from the
beginning of the dise
Remain Time: Remaining piaying time
Total Time: Total playing time
ALL: Of dise (remaining playing time)
TRK: Of current track (remaining playing timed
A: Audio part (COV) |
Vi Video part (CDV) i
The screen display disappears automatically if you leave
it for a tong time {for about 80 minutes or more} without
any operation. In this case, press any button on the
remote control unit so that the screen display will
appear on the screen. !
26
<VRE1055>
En
)
i
TROUBLESHOOTING
lecorrect
operations
are
often
mistaken
for
trouble
and
matfunctions.
If
you
think
that
there
is
semething
wrong
with
this
component,
check
the
points balow. Sometimes the trouble may is in another cr
cannot be rectified even alter exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PION!
repair work,
Common to LD and CD
pe cide
pmponent. Inspect the other components
d electrical appliances being used. I the trouble
R authorized service center or your dealer to carry Gut
Possible Causes
Reference
Page
Operation
7. the disc comes out even when the
| © The disc is dirty or warped
fe The disc is not placed properly on the disc table.
| © Condensation formed inside the player
® The SINGLE PLAY button is pressed to on.
7
8
5
wee
15
Remote
control
3. Remote controt operation | is not
dossibie.
4. Improper operation of TV set,
occurs,
etc.
@ The contro} input jacks are in use.
@ The temote control unit is too far from the player
© The battenes are exhausted,
@ Improper operation may occur with some TV sets.
poplin
Audio
5. Audio is not output or distorted,
The connection between the player and amplifier is erroneous or
the plugs are not inserted fully into the jacks.
# The connection plug of the jack is dirty.
® The player is in pause mode.
® A.wrong input is selected on the amplifier.
> Refer to the operating instructions of th
© The auctio output is connected to the PHO!
amplifier
mnplitier
input jacks of the:
“Possible Ca
Chinese characters appear on the
screen
@ Tumnthe power off and unplug the AC power cord. Then. plug the
AC power cord back in and turn the power an again
‘TV programs cannot be viewed.
@ The input selector of the WV is NOt Set properly,
fe
The
video
cannot
be
viewed,
thepicture
|
#
The
disc
is
ditty
or
warped.
p.?
quality
is
poor
or
noise
interferes
with
|
@
The
power
of
the
TV
is
turned
off,
:
the
video.
@
The
attenuator
switch
is
set
to
off.
®
The
connaction
is
ertoneous
or
the
plugs
ate
not
inserted
fully
|
p.
8,9
|
into
the
jacks.
i
Apart
ofthe
stil
tame
image
shakes,
|
The
stil
frame
image
may
shake
if
it
shows
a
dynamic
scene,
|
P23
Audio
|
10.Audio
sound
is
undulating
®
Adigc
which
does
not
carry
the
CX
mark
is
played
while
the
cx
|
p22
|
system
is
ON
11
Audio
is
not
output.
@
The
player
is
in
the
still
frame
or
frame-by-frame
advance
mode.
|
p.
23
Skip
search
|
12.Skip,
programming
and
search
|
@
The
dise
does
not
contain
chapter
number
information.
(The
|
Pp.
23,
24
operations
do
not
function
propeily.
functions
utilizing
the
chapter
numbers
cannot
be
used
in
this
i
case}
|
13.?The
search
takes
a
iong time
(more
|
@
Some
discs
require
much
time
for
readout
of
data
|
than
40
seconds}
|
|
|
|
14
The
start
takes
time.
@
Some
discs
tend
to
cause
subcode
readout
error.
(This
is
nota
|
|
malfunction.)
|
:
©
Try
pressing
the
stop
and
play
buttons
repeatedly
to
stop
and
|
|
festart
playback.
This
repetition
may
sometimas
make
normal
|
playback
possible
1
15.Adilferenttime
number
than
specitied
|
Some
dises
tend
to
cause
subcode
readout
error.
{This
is
not
a
is
searched.
maitunction.)
1
-
=
_—
—
wd
27
<VRE1055>

| TROUBLESHOOTING
dy Symptom ; ele
16. Playback stops immediately alter ithas p.7
i been started The disc is not placed upside down
| © The disc is not placed properly on the disc table { p.6
VIDEO CD
iy aetna = a = -
j ___ Possible Causes | Remmance |
| PBC play mode is OFF. p.2s |
q
1
|
|
|
[
|
|
} 18.Even when a PBC-compatibie VIDEO | © The PLAYBACK CONTROL button was not pressed i i
| CDisplayed, the menuisnot displayed | |
{ o# the high-definition sti mage cannot |
i
be
displayed
|
|
| 19,The single play, skip, direct search, | @ These functions are notavalabie when playing 3 PBC-compatibie
normal search, programraing, repeat | VIDEO CD
and/or backward frame play functions i
do not work {
20.1 he start positions of the part repeat | @ When playing @ VIDEO CD, 1 is not possible to start these | i
and time search functions are not | operations from the costect position }
conect.
21. Playback cannot be stoppedby pressing | @ Playback cannot be stopped with this button when playing a | H
the stop/retuin button PBC-compatitsle CD. |
22.The fast forward and backward | ® As the VIDEO CD plays video and audio using a digital signal
apetations are not like those with LD. compression technique (MPEG system), the intervals a:
of the fast forward and backward operations are not ident
the LO
23.The track number and time cannot be | @ The on-scieen display is not available when playing a PBC-
displayed by pressing the screen | — compatible IOEO CD
display button |
24.The picture streams vertically or no |e Set the VIDEO CO SYSTEM button according to the TV set in | p. 20
color is displayed use i
Video, audio | 25.The picture and sound qualities are | @ The VIOEO CD provides an equivalent video quality to VHS tapes
infenor to those of LD and equivalent audio quality to MD discs; these qualities are
different from the LD dises
i 26. Video and/or audi are intertupted er | ® The disc may be ditty of scratched. p7
1 interfered with noise. Such a trouble may accur with certain discs in which wrong data
recorded. {This 1s not a malfunetion of the player.) |
be saan oes cae _—
| Disc | 2?.Playback starts automatically wivieyou | # The operation which ocour when @ PBC-compatibie VIDEO CD
i | do not perform any operation | is played is variabie depending on dises; some dises may start
| { playback if no operation is performed against the menu screen,
|
some
may
play
the
same
scene
tepeatedty
and
some
may
stop
|
inthe middle of playback and wall not go onto the next scene untit
a certain time has elansed
28
<VRE1055>
En
Sieben retried hint
|
Karaoke function
i Symptom Possible Causes tolerance
: 4 : 7 oreo a fee a eee oe ae
Audio | 28 Sound is not produced © The NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX INPUT selector is set to AUX, | p. 13
| 29.Soundiis distorted © The ATTENUATOR switch is set to OFF P89
i
i | 30 The vocals are not produced when an | e The NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX INPUT selector is not set to | 9. 13
audio multiplex disc is played. KARAOKE
@ The ONE-TOUCH GUIDE VOCAL button is not switched on. [| p. 16
@ The GUIDE VOCAL volume contol is set to the minimum
position
31.The GUIDE VOCAL volume cannot be | ¢ The NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX INPUT selector is set to |
| ° adjusted. | NORMAL. |
| @ The ONE-TOUCH GUIDE VOCAL button is not switched on, | p. 16
32. The vocal volume is reduced wher the
ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE button is
pressed.
cannot be reduced.
@ Thevoiume of vacais which are not located in the center position
Operation | 33. The piayer does not pause after having
1 played a track.
i
34. The player pauses automatically.
35. The karacke contrals such as the KEY
} CONTROL, microphone inputs and
ONE-TOUCH KARAOKE cannot be
operated.
36. The KEY CONTROL and ONCE MORE
cannot be operated from the
microphone
NORMAL of AUX,
@ The SINGLE PLAY button is not switched on.
© The SINGLE PLAY button is pressed to on
NORMAL.
@ The microphone is not connected to the MIC CONTROL jack,
The switch on the microphone is not on.
The NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX INPUT selector is set to i
e The NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX INPUT selector is set to
p. 15
p.13
Scoring fun
Symptom
Possible Causes
— Eee eae Baaee =
Operaton
|
37.ONE-TOUCH
KARAOKE,
VocaiPartner,
|
@
These
functions
are
not
available
in
scoring
| programming, repeating and surround
| functions cannot be used.
|
| 38. The scoring mode cannot be activated. | RRR RAHA OKE/AUX INPUT selector is not set to
Ki
@ The SCORING NORMAL or COMPETITION button is not
switched on.
39. The scoring ts not accurate, @ The notes in your vocais may sometimes not be sampled
accurately depending on the disc type or the tune,
@ ILyou sing during parts with no vorals, itis countedin scoring and
i the score will be degraded
. = = sta ae si 4
CAUTION:
|
Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by static electricity, or other extemal interference. To restore normal operation,
unplug the AC power cord and then plug it in again
29
<VRE1055>
cn

When troubles occur:
When
some
troubles
occur
during
use
of
the
player,
the
following
display
(service
number)
appears
on
the
display
window
of
the
player
and
the
TV
screen.
if
you
experience
this
kind
of
trouble,
follow
the
‘Remedy"
below.
Display
window
of
the
player
TV
screen
ui
Service
—
|
number
Sarvice
~—g—
umber
Service
number
Condition
of
the
player
Remedy
ut Le The disc is not
v2 lable, Or, the dise is dirty
faded properly on the disc
Reload
a
disc
aiong
the
disc
guide
groove
on
the
disc
table
Wipe
the
dise
with
a
soft
cloth,
Open
the
disc
table
and
press
»
again.
*
Twodises
are
loaded
on
the
disc
table.
Or,
the
|
#
Load
‘only
one
disc
on
the
disc
table.
disc
is
dirty,
©
Wipe
the
disc
with
a
soft
cloth.
|
P2
(The
displayed
number
after
P,
F.
L.
and
E
|
@
Open
the
disc
table
and
press
»
again
13
differs
depending
on
the
condition
of
the
if
the
same
service
number
is
displayed.
the
player
is
in
Ea
player.)
abnormal
condition.
When
requesting
servicing,
please
mention
the
displayed
number
on
the
display
window
of
the
player
or
on
the
TV
screen
{for
example,
‘service
number
&
4)
HO
Jt
©
The
player
's
in
abnermat
condition.
©
When
requesting
servicing,
please
mention
the
displayed
Hi J2
number
on
the
display
window
of
the
player
of
an
the
TV
H2
453
screen
(for
example,
‘service
number
H
1’)
|
General
Other
terminals
System
.
coors
LagerVision
Disc
system
and
Control
input/output
...........
Both
miniature
jacks
Compact
Dise
digital
audio
system
AUX
........
aiinicaenaa
eka
naseiaeAT
on
ge
baa
wes
RCA
jacks
Laser...
Semiconductor
laser
wavelength
780
nm
AC-3
|
RF
OUT
PUT
ccc
ccccececcceecseee
..
RCA
jack
Power requirements ..... AC 110- 127/220 - 240 ¥, 50/60 Hz
Power
consumption
.
38
W
Weight
UsecHlse
ek
eee
.B
kg
DIMENSIONS
ooo.
ceccscce
420
FW
x
412
(OL
x
132
(H)
mm
Operating
temperature
.....
ie
soushanse
apdiny
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he
=
EE
OE.
Operating
humidity
.
woes
5%
~
BB
%
(There
shouid
be
no
condensation
of
moisture.)
Video characteristics (two pairs)
Format
:
dee
NTSC
specifications
PAL (VIDEO CD only}
Video
Level 1 Vixp neminal, sync. negative, terminated
impedance
ae
75
unbalanced
Jack porn RCA jack
Aput
Audio characteristics (two pairs)
Output level
During analog audio output conn 200 VES
(kHz, 40 9%}
Duning digital audio output 200 mvims
tt kHz, -20 dB}
slacks
Both
RCA
jacks
Number
of
channels
2
(Stereo)
30
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Accessories
Remote control unit
Size "AAA" (IEC RO3) dry cell batteries ....
Video cord Batata peeseseenes
Audio cord .
Power cord
Operating instructions
NOTE;
The
specifications
and
design
of
this
product
are
subject
to
change without notice, due te improvement.
Publishes by Poorer Etesoive Comoration,
Copyaght © 1996 Proees Electracie Comavaton
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About DEMO mode
The
demonstration
mode
aliows
to
see
how
the
SCORING
NORMAL
and
COMPETITION
functions
score
vocals.
®
Tarn
on
the
power
of
the
TV
connected
to
this
player.
Set
the
input
selector
of
the
TV
to
the
player
input
(VTR,
VCR,
VD,
_
etc.).
®
Set
the
NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX
INPUT
selector
to
the
KARAOKE
position.
®
Turn
on
the
power
of
the
player
by
pressing
the
POWER
button.
When
you
turn
on
the
power,
the
track
select
buttons
on
the
main
unit
light
up.
To cancel DEMO mode
®
Press
one
of
the
operation
buttons
on
this
player.
The
display
of
DEMO
mode
is
cancelled.
@
In
step
2,
if
the
NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX
INPUT
selector
is
set
to
the
NORMAL
position
and
the
power
is
turned
on,
the
player
will
not
enter
DEMO
mode.
When
using
the
Projection
Monitor,
do
not
leave
the
DEMO
display
on
the
screen
for
an
extended
period
of
time.
The
TV
screen
may
be
damaged.
Acerca de! modo DEMO
El
modo
de
demostracion
le
permite
ver
como
puntué
su
voz
en
las
funciones
SCORING
NORMAL
y
COMPETITION.
©
Conecte
fa
alimentacion
del
televisor
conectado
a
este
reproductor.
Ponga
ef
selector
de
entrada
del
televisor
en
{a
posicién
correspondiente
a
la
entrada
del
reproductor
(VIR,
VCR,
VD,
etc.)
@
Ponga
el
selector
NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX
INPUT
en
la
Posicion
KARAOKE.
@®
Conecte
la
alimentacion
dei
reproductor
puisando
ef
buton
POWER,
Cuando
conecte
fa
alimentacién,
los
botones
selectores
de
pistas
de
la
unidad
principal
se
encenderan.
Para
cancelar
el
modo
DEMO
@
Pulse
uno
de
los
botones
de
operacion
de
este
reproductor.
La
visualizacion
dei
modo
DEMO
se
cancelara
@
En
él
paso
2,
si
se
pone
el
selector
NORMAL/KARAOKE/AUX
INPUT
en
ia
posicion
NORMAL
y
se
conecta
la
alimentaci6n,
el
reproductor
no
entraré
en
el
modo
DEMO.
Cuando
utilice
el
monitor
de
Proyeccidn,
no
deje
la
visualizacion
DEMO
en
Ie
pantalla
durante
mucho
tiempo,
La
pantalla
del
televisor
podria
estropearse.
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(DEMO)
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is
a
trademark
of
Pioneer
Electronic
Corporation.
RRB ot are
Laserce
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marque
déposée
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Electronic
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