Sony MDP-V9K User manual

VIDEOCD/CD/LD Player
Operating Instructions
MDP-V9K
1996 by Sony Corporation
3-856-640-13(1)
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2-EN Introduction
MDP-V9K.3-856-640-13 (En, C1, C2)
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
This VIDEO CD/CD/LD Player is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
As the laser beam used in this player is harmful to
the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Precautions
Safety
• If any liquid or solid object falls into the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from the house current
as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by
the cord itself.
• Take care that your fingers or other objects do not
get pinched by the front cover of the unit when you
place a disc on the disc tray. The front cover
automatically slides up and down when the disc tray
opens and closes.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets,
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may
block the space under the unit.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or
shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position
only.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• Do not place the unit on soft surfaces (such as rugs,
blankets, or matresses) or any projections that may
block the movement of the front cover.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, moisture may condense inside the unit. If
this happens, playback may not start. When you first
install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a
warm location, wait for about one hour before
operating the unit.
Operating voltage and AC plug
This unit does not have a voltage selector. You can
operate the unit between 110 and 240 V AC, 50/60Hz.
If the AC plug of your unit does not fit into the wall
outlet, attach the AC plug adaptor (supplied with
models other than Hong Kong model).
Model for Hong Kong
The model for Hong Kong has an AC plug as shown
below. The AC plug adaptor is not supplied with these
units.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
unit, please contact your nearest Sony dealer.

Introduction 3-EN
MDP-V9K.3-856-640-13 (En, C1, C2)
4Welcome!
4About this manual
Getting Started
5Step 1: Unpacking
5Step 2: Inserting batteries into the remote commander
6Step 3: Connecting the player
Basic Operations
10 Playing a disc
13 Playing karaoke
15 Playing a VIDEO CD using PBC functions (PBC Playback)
Additional Operations
16 Understanding on-screen indications
18 Selecting a chapter or track directly (Chapter/Track Search)
19 Searching by frame, time, or scene number
(Frame/Time/Scene Search)
20 Searching for a particular point on a disc
22 Viewing frame-by-frame action
23 Resuming LD/VIDEO CD playback (Auto Resume)
24 Resuming VIDEO CD Playback from a point you like
(Book Mark)
25 Playing a section repeatedly (Repeat Play)
27 Playing songs in random order (Shuffle Play)
29 Playing songs in any order you like (Program Play)
30 Playing a disc within a specified period of time (Auto Program
Play)
32 Using the sound control functions
33 Selecting karaoke song order (Reserve)
36 Using karaoke functions
Additional Information
42 Troubleshooting
43 Specifications
44 Optical discs
46 Index to parts and controls
48 Glossary
48 Index
EN
Table of contents

4-EN Introduction
MDP-V9K.3-856-640-13 (En, C1, C2)
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Laser Disc Player.
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
The MDP-V9K, an easy-to-operate laser disc player, allows you to:
• Play many types of optical discs, LDs, CDs and VIDEO CDs
• Play a double sided LD without turning it over
• Play VIDEO CDs which conform to Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards,
using its Play Back Control (PBC) functions which allow you to:
– Perform interactive playback using menu screens
– View high-resolution still pictures
• Mark a point on a VIDEO CD where you want to resume playback
—Book Mark
• The COLOR SYSTEM selector allows you to play PAL VIDEO CDs
regardless of the TV system (PAL, NTSC or Multi Monitor system)
• Continue an LD/VIDEO CD from the exact point at which you
stopped— Auto Resume
• Use enjoyable functions such as Program, Shuffle, Auto Program or
Repeat play
• Play karaoke (sing along with a disc)
The player enters karaoke mode when a microphone is connected.
Features include:
– 9 song reservation from two discs for non-stop karaoke
entertainment—Reserve
– Digital key controller to adjust backup key to your voice*
– Up to four microphones can be used by connecting to two
microphone jacks on each front and rear panel
– Digital echo to create the ideal mood
– Singing along with the original vocals—Vocal Select*
– Automatic applause—Auto Effect*
– Getting help when you forget words or melody—Vocal Support
– Adding richness to your voice—Karaoke Star
– Playing karaoke with non-karaoke discs—Karaoke Pon*
– Playing karaoke with video tapes—LINE IN input *
– Pausing after a song is played—Auto Pause *
* These functions are also available in non-karaoke mode.
Conforming to Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards
This player conforms to Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1, and Ver. 2.0 of the VIDEO CD
standards. If you use a Ver. 2.0 VIDEO CD, Play Back Control (PBC)
functions (the new part of Ver. 2.0 of the VIDEO CD standards) enable
you to play the disc interactively following menus on the screen. You
can also enjoy high-resolution still pictures, as well as normal playback
of moving pictures and sound.
Compatible color systems
This player plays LDs recorded in the NTSC color system,
and VIDEO CDs in both the NTSC and PAL color systems.
Conventions
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote.
You can also use the controls on the player if they have the same or
similar names as those on the remote.
• The following icon is used in this manual:
zIndicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
Welcome!
About this manual

Getting Started 5-EN
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Getting Started
• Remote commander
RMT-M45A
• Two R6 (size AA) batteries
• Audio/Video cable
• AC plug adaptor (supplied with models other
than Hong Kong model)
Unpacking
Step 1
Check that you have the following items:
Notes
• With normal use, the batteries should last for approximately six months.
• Use two R6 (size AA) batteries.
• If you use the batteries incorrectly, they may leak or explode. See notes
below for correct usage.
–Insert the batteries with correct polarity as shown above.
–Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
–Do not use different types of batteries together.
–Do not recharge the batteries.
–If you are not going to use the remote commander for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage.
–If battery leakage should occur, wipe off the leakage from the battery
compartment, then insert new batteries.
• Do not let direct sunlight or powerful artificial light fall directly on the
remote sensor on the front panel of the player. Such light interferes with
the signals from the remote commander, causing the remote commander to
fail to operate correctly.
Inserting batteries into the remote commander
Step 2
3 Close the cover.
1 Turn the commander
over, and remove the
cover.
2 Check the polarities and
position two R6 (size
AA) batteries correctly.

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Yellow plug /Video In
/S Video In
Red & White
plugs
/ Audio In
Television
Audio/Video
Cable (supplied)
to AC outlet
YC-15V S Video Cable
(not supplied)
OFF ON
ATT
MIC
1
2
1
2
21
VIDEO
VIDEO
LINE IN
DIGITAL OUT
DIGITAL
RF OUT
(AC-3)
LINE OUT
S VIDEO OUT
COLOR SYSTEM
(VIDEO CD)
AUTO
PAL
NTSC
OPTICAL
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
L
R
R
VCR
Audio/Video
Cable (not supplied)
Television hook-up
ToplayLDsorVIDEOCDs,hookupatelevisiontotheplayer. Takeoutthesupplied
audio/videoconnectingcable(yellow,red,andwhiteplugs). Usethistoconnecttheplayer
tothetelevision.Onceyouhavehookedupthetelevision,settheinputselectorontheTVto
“Video.”Beforeconnectingordisconnectinganycables,turnoffallequipment.
IfyourTVhasanSvideoinputjack,useaYC-15VSVideoConnectingCableinsteadofthe
suppliedvideocabletoconnecttheplayertogetabetterpicture.
Connecting the player
Step 3
Note
To view a PAL VIDEO CD, the COLOR SYSTEM selector on the rear of the player should be set to the
appropriate position, according to your TV system. See “COLOR SYSTEM selector setting ” on page 7.

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Getting Started
Video Out jack
Audio Out jacks
Connect to the external video/audio inputs of a VCR.
Antenna
Input
VCR Input jacks
(Video/Audio) VHF Out
terminals or
Video/Audio
Out jacks
Television
OFF ON
ATT
MIC
1
2
1
2
21
VIDEO
VIDEO
LINE IN
DIGITAL OUT
DIGITAL
RF OUT
(AC-3)
LINE OUT
S VIDEO OUT
COLORSYSTEM
(VIDEOCD)
AUTO
PAL
NTSC
OPTICAL
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
L
R
R
Notes
• Make sure all equipment is turned off before connecting or disconnecting any cables.
• Connection methods may differ; when in doubt about a connection, consult the TV or VCR
manufacturer’s manual.
• If the sound or picture is disturbed by noise, try moving the equipment farther apart.
• Firmly insert plugs into the jacks. A loose connection may cause noise.
• To prevent interference with TV broadcast reception, turn off all equipment connected but not currently
in use.
• If the TV only has a monaural phono jack for audio input, use a VMC-910/915 Connecting Cable (not
supplied).
COLOR SYSTEM selector setting (only for VIDEO CDs)
ThisplayerconformstotheNTSCandPAL color systems. Set the COLORSYSTEMselector
ontherearoftheplayertotheappropriateposition,accordingtoyourTV.
1Turnoffthepoweroftheplayer.
2Set the COLOR SYSTEM selector to AUTO, PAL or NTSC, according to the TV system.
TV system Set to
Multi monitor system AUTO
PAL system PAL
NTSC system NTSC
Television/VCR hook-up
Connect the player to the VCR’s inputs when:
–the video inputs of the TV are already used for the VCR or a similar machine.
–the TV has only an antenna input.
When you connect this player using the VCR’s inputs, do not use the LINE IN jacks of the player to
connect the VCR because doing so will cause interference with the sound or picture.
AUTO
PAL
NTSC
COLOR SYSTEM
(VIDEO CD)
,

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Red
plug
RK-C310/C315
Audio Cable (not supplied)
Audio In
White
plug
Amplifier
Speakers
CD or AUX to AC outlet
To TV or VCR
POC-15 Optical Fiber Cable
(not supplied)
Optical In
to AC outlet
OFF ON
ATT
MIC
1
2
1
2
21
VIDEO
VIDEO
LINE IN
DIGITAL OUT
DIGITAL
RF OUT
(AC 3)
LINE OUT
S VIDEO OUT
COLOR SYSTEM
(VIDEO CD)
AUTO
PAL
NTSC
OPTICAL
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
L
R
R
When connecting the optical fiber cable
Plug in firmly.Remove the protective cover.
Audio equipment hook-up
To achieve full stereo sound from the player, hook up a stereo system following the diagram
below. Use an RK-C310 (or RK-C315) Audio Connecting Cable (not supplied) to connect the
player to your amplifier or receiver. Before connecting or disconnecting any cables, turn off
all equipment.
To achieve digital sound
Optical fiber digital audio output enables high quality sound reproduction. If your amplifier
has an optical input connector, or if you have a D/A converter unit with optical input,
connect the player to the amplifier or D/A converter using an Optical Fiber Audio cable
POC-15 (not supplied).
• You can get digital audio output from CDs and most LDs. When you play an LD which
does not have digital sound tracks, you cannot get any sound from the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL) connector.
• Sound from a microphone is not output from the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector.
When you play karaoke with a microphone, connect the player using an Audio Cable (red
& white plugs).
Step 3 Connecting the player (continued)

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Getting Started
Notes
• You cannot make digital recordings of VIDEO CDs, since this player does not output signals through the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) connector while playing a VIDEO CD.
• Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any connections.
• Firmly insert plugs into the jacks. A loose connection may cause noise.
• When listening to a radio broadcast, turn off the player to get better reception.
If you have a processor or amplifier that conforms to the Dolby
Surround AC-3 system*
ToenjoydiscsthatconformtotheDolbySurroundAC-3system(discswiththe
logo),connecttheDIGITALRF OUTtotheprocessororamplifier'sdigitalRFinput. You
canobtainatheater-likeatmospheremoreeffectivelythanwithDolbyProLogicSurround.
Fordetails,refertotheinstructionssuppliedwiththeprocessorordecoderamplifier.
ThislaserdiscplayerprovidesanAC-3RFOutputforlaser discs recorded with DolbyAC-3
digitalaudiosoundtracks. DolbySurroundAC-3decoderswithanAC-3RFInputcan
acceptthissignaldirectly. DolbySurroundAC-3decoderswithanAC-3DigitalInput
requireaseparateAC-3RFdemodulator.
* “DOLBY”,“AC-3”,andthedouble-D asymbolaretrademarksofDolbyLaboratories
LicensingCorporation.
Using Cushions
Werecommendthatyouputacushionundereach
footofthelaserdiscplayertoreducevibration
causedbyloudsound.Thiswillcreateamorepure
andstablebasssound. Thefourcushionsare
suppliedinthisplasticbag.
Cushions
processor or amplifier
Digital RF input
OFF ON
ATT
MIC
1
2
1
2
21
VIDEO
VIDEO
LINE IN
DIGITAL OUT
DIGITAL
RF OUT
(AC 3)
LINE OUT
S VIDEO OUT
COLORSYSTEM
(VIDEOCD)
AUTO
PAL
NTSC
OPTICAL
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
L
R
R
DIGITAL
RF OUT

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6
OPEN/CLOSE
POWER
·
SELECT/PLAY
This section shows you how to play an LD, CD or VIDEO CD.
Before you start...
ConnecttheplayertoyourTVandsettheinputselectorontheTVto
“Video”(see“Connectingtheplayer”onpage 6).
Loading and playing a disc
1Press POWER to turn on the player.
You can also directly turn on the player by
pressing ·SELECT/PLAY on the remote
commander or player.
2Press6OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
The front cover of the player automatically slides
down and the disc tray comes out.
3Place a disc on the disc tray.
Place only one disc on the tray,
carefully fitting it in the circle on the
tray.
4Press·SELECT/PLAY.
Thedisctrayclosesandthediscstarts
playing.Youcanalsostartplayingby
pressingthedisctraytocloseit.
When you play a double-sided LD
TheuppersideoftheLD(sideA)startsplaying.Whentheupperside
ends,theotherside(sideB)startsplayingautomatically.
To play a VIDEO CD with Play Back Control (PBC) functions
(Ver. 2.0 VIDEO CD)
Ver. 2.0 VIDEO CDs have Play Back Control (PBC) functions, which
allow you to play them interactively. When press ·SELECT/PLAY or
pushinthedisctrayinstep 4,amenuappearsonthescreenandthe
playerwaitsforyoutoplaythediscusingthePBCfunctions.Toplaya
VIDEO CD using PBC functions, see “Playing a VIDEO CD using PBC
functions”onpage 15 fordetails.
Basic Operations
Playing a disc
z
• You can also turn on the
player by pressing
§OPEN/CLOSE on the
player.
Notes
• If you place more than one
disc on the tray, or if the
disc is not seated properly,
the disc may not start
playing, and may cause
damage the disc or player.
• Do not transport the player
while playing a disc as
doing so may damage your
disc or player.
• Do not use a CD stabilizer
when playing a CD or
VIDEO CD as doing so may
damage your disc or player.
LD (Side A)
CD, VIDEO CD, or LD
Single
(Label faces up)

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To view a PAL VIDEO CD
SettheCOLORSYSTEMselectorontherearpaneltotheappropriate
position,accordingtoyourTV. See“COLORSYSTEMselectorsetting
(onlyforVIDEOCDs)”onpage 7fordetails.
AUTOsetting; whenaPALVIDEOCDisplayed,theVIDEOCDPAL
OUTindicatorontheplayerlightsup.
PALsetting; whenaVIDEOCDisplayed,theVIDEOCDPALOUT
indicatorontheplayerlightsup.
TheindicatoralsolightsupevenwhenanNTSCdiscisplayed.
However,thepictureisnotplayedproperly.
To Press
Stop play pSTOP
Pause play PPAUSE
Resume play after pause PPAUSE or ·SELECT/PLAY
Scan forward or backward 0/)SCAN
Skip chapters or tracks =/+PREV/NEXT (ACS/AMS)
Play step by step /7STILL/STEP (CAV LDs only)
Go to a chapter/track Number button
During PBC VIDEO CD playback, press
number buttons to select items in the on-
screen menu (see page 15 for details).
Remove the disc 6OPEN/CLOSE
To start playing from the beginning of either LD side
PressDISCSIDEAtoplaytheuppersideoftheLDfrom thebeginning.
PressDISCSIDEBtoplaytheothersideoftheLDfromthebeginning.
To pause playing just before starting
Press PPAUSE instead of pressing ·SELECT/PLAY after you place
thedisconthetray.
Thedisctrayclosesandtheplayerwaitsatthestartofthediscuntilyou
press ·SELECT/PLAY orPPAUSE. If you want to start from side B
of an LD, press PPAUSE, then DISC SIDE B.
To stop playing and turn off the player
Press POWER.
YoucanresumeplaybackofanLDfromthepointyoustoppedatby
simply pressing ·SELECT/PLAY (see “Resuming LD/VIDEO CD
playback”onpage 23 ).
To stop playing and remove the disc
Press 6OPEN/CLOSE.
Remove the disc and press 6OPEN/CLOSE again to close the empty
tray.
To listen with headphones
PlugheadphonesintothePHONESjackonthefrontpanelandadjust
thevolumewiththelevelcontrolbesidethejack.
7
z
• When playing a double-
sided LD, the player
determines that the upper
side of the disc is side “A”
and the other side is “B,”
regardless of the label “A”
or “B” printed on the disc.
• When playing side A of an
LD, “SIDE A” appears on
the front panel display.
When playing side B of an
LD, “SIDE B” appears on
the front panel display.
• When playback of LD side
B ends, the player stops.
• When playing a CD or
VIDEO CD, the DISC SIDE
B button does not function.
Note
• When you press PPAUSE,
the picture goes blank
when playing a CLV LD,
and the picture freezes
when playing a CAV LD or
VIDEO CD (see “Viewing
frame-by-frame action” on
page 22).

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12345678910 11 12 13 14 20
15 16 17 18 19
SIDE ALD 1
/ L2 / R
REPEAT
AV calendar on side A
(“>” indicates that the disc contains
more than 20 chapters)
Chapter number
Playing disc side
Selected function
Time (hr/min/sec) or
frame numberAV calendar on side B
Output sound
MS
Playing disc type
DISPLAY
p
STOP
Playing a disc (continued) Reading the front panel display
Theillustrationbelowisanexampleofwhatisdisplayedonthefront
paneloftheplayer.
When playing an LD
When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
Viewing the on-screen display
PressDISPLAY.Theon-screendisplayappears(see“Understandingon-
screenindications”onpage 16).Youcanselectthelanguageoftheon-
screendisplay,EnglishorChinese,bypressingthe pSTOPbuttonon
theplayerlessthan10secondsafteryouturnontheplayer.Toreturnto
theoriginaldisplay,pressthe pSTOPbuttonagainlessthan10seconds
afteryoufirstpressedit.Eachtimeyoupressthe pSTOPbutton
(within10seconds)thedisplaysalternate.
z
• The AV calendar shows the
chapters/tracks remaining
on the disc. As chapters/
tracks are played, the
corresponding numbers on
the calendar disappear.
• While playing a Ver. 2.0
VIDEO CD using PBC
functions, the AV calendar
shows the numbers you can
use to select items from the
menu.
• When there is no disc in the
player, “NO dISC” appears
on the front panel display.
Notes
• The AV calendar is
available for LDs
containing TOC (Table of
Contents) data, CDs, or
VIDEO CDs.
• When you play a VCR or a
similar equipment using
LINE IN, the current key
level always appears on the
front panel instead of a
chapter/track number (see
“Playing karaoke using
auxiliary equipment” on
page 41).
12345678910 11 12 13 14 20
15 16 17 18 19
VIDEO
CD
1 / L2 / R
REPEAT
AV calendar (“>” indicates that the disc
contains more than 20 tracks)
Track number Index number (CD) or
Video index number (VIDEO CD)
Selected function
Time (hr/min/sec)
Output sound
MS
Playing disc type
STOP
A. RESUME ,

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Thissectiongivesyoushortinstructionsforplaying“karaoke”(singing
alongwithadisc).
1Set the MIC LEVEL 1 and 2 controls
on the player to MIN.
2Plug a microphone into the MIC 1
or 2 jack on the player.
When using the karaoke microphone F-
KM1 (not supplied), plug the
CONTROL plug into the CONTROL
(MIC 1/2) jack.
3Press POWER to turn on the
player.
4Turn on the TV and stereo system.
TV:
Set to “Video.”
Stereo system:
Turn on the amplifier or receiver and
select CD or AUX (the jacks to which
you connected the player) for audio
output.
5Press§OPEN/CLOSE.
The disc tray comes out.
6Place a disc on the disc tray.
Placeonlyonedisconthetray,carefully
fittingitinthecircleonthetray.
Control plug
MIC plug
Karaoke microphone
F-KM1
(not supplied)
(MIC 1/2)
CONTROL
MIC 1 MIC 2
MIN MAX
MIC 1
LEVEL MIC 2 LEVEL
MIN MAX
MIC
1
/ 2
POWER
§OPEN/CLOSE
MIC LEVEL
1
/ 2
Playing Karaoke
z
• The player has two MIC
jacks on each front and rear
panel. In addition, you can
use infrared cordless
microphones by connecting
the infrared receiver to the
MIC jacks (see “Using the
infrared cordless
microphone system (not
supplied)” on page 40).
• To control the player from
the karaoke microphone,
plug the control plug into
the CONTROL jack (see
“Using the optional
karaoke microphone” on
page 40).
• You can enjoy karaoke
using auxiliary equipment
such as a VCR (see “Playing
karaoke using auxiliary
equipment” on page 41).
Notes
• If you insert more than one
disc, or if the disc is not
seated properly, the disc
may not start playing, and
may damage the disc or
player.
• When playing a double-
sided LD, the player
determines that the upper
side of the disc is side “A”
and the other side is “B,”
regardless of the label “A”
or “B” printed on the disc.
CD, VIDEO CD, or LD
Single
(Label faces up)
LD (Side A)

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ECHO LEVEL Number buttons
MIC LEVEL
1
/ 2
AUTO PAUSE
ECHO
LEVEL
MIN MAX
MIN MAX
MIC 1
LEVEL MIC 2 LEVEL
MIN MAX
7Press one of the number buttons
to enter the song number.
The song starts playing. To select a song
on side B of an LD, press DISC SIDE B,
then press the number button. To enter
a song number greater than 15, see page
18.
8Set the ON/OFF switch on the
microphone to ON and turn
the MIC LEVEL 1 or 2 control
to adjust microphone
volume.
9Turn the ECHO LEVEL control to
adjust the echo strength.
The same echo level is applied to both
MIC 1 and MIC 2.
Nowyoucanenjoyplayingkaraoke.
Whenthesongfinishes,theplayer
pausesuntilyouenterthenextsong
number.
Pausing automatically in karaoke mode
Whenyouconnectamicrophone,theplayerautomaticallyswitchesto
karaokemode.Inkaraokemode,theplayerpauseseverytimeasongis
played(AutoPause).
To play songs on the disc continuously in karaoke mode
Press AUTO PAUSE.
“A. PAUSE OFF” appears on the screen briefly and the AUTO PAUSE
buttonindicatorontheplayergoesoff.
EachtimeyoupressAUTOPAUSE,theon-screenindicationchangesas
followsandtheAUTOPAUSEbuttonindicatorontheplayerturnsoff
oron.
AUTO PAUSE button indicator Songs are played
On Pausing at end of each song
Off Continuously
Playing Karaoke (continued)
z
• If you press pSTOP, §OPEN/
CLOSE or POWER while playing a
song in karaoke mode (with
microphones connected), the sound
automatically fades out before
playback stops (Auto Fade Out).
• If howling occurs
– Move the microphone
away from the speakers.
– Lower the microphone
volume or echo level.
– Lower the overall volume.
• If the sound is distorted or the picture
flickers when listening through your
TV speakers, set the ATT switch at the
rear of the player to ON to lower the
output level.
Notes
• If you want to use the menu of a Ver.
2.0 karaoke VIDEO CD, make sure that
the PBC ON/OFF button indicator on
the player is lit and press ·SELECT/
PLAY to display the menu before
entering the song number. If the PBC
ON/OFF button indicator is not lit,
press pSTOP to stop playing the disc,
then press the PBC (ON/OFF) button
to turn it on (see “Playing a VIDEO CD
using PBC functions” on page 15 for
details).
• To stop playing a song on a Ver. 2.0
karaoke VIDEO CD and return to the
menu, press the RETURN button
instead of pSTOP.
• If you reserve several songs (see
”Selecting karaoke song order” on
page 33), the player plays them
continuously, then pauses.
• You can also use the Auto Pause
function in non-karaoke mode
(without microphones connected).
Each time you press the AUTO PAUSE
button, the Auto Pause function is
turned on/off.
• Auto Pause does not function during
PBC playback on a Ver. 2.0 VIDEO CD
(if the PBC ON/OFF button indicator
on the player is lit). However, if the
disc is a karaoke VIDEO CD with a
menu for song selection, playback
automatically pauses and returns to
the menu each time a song is played.
A. PAUSEA. PAUSE OFF

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·
SELECT/PLAY
p
STOP
=/+ PREV/NEXT
(ACS/AMS)
RETURN
Number
buttons
PBC
12345678 910
VIDEO
CD
1 / L2 / R
Lights up when a Ver. 2.0
VIDEO CD is in the player.
PBC
PBC ON/OFF button and indicator
Playing a VIDEO CD
using PBC functions
(PBC Playback)
VIDEOCDs conforming toVer. 2.0of the VIDEO CD standardshave
PlayBackControl(PBC)functions,whichenableyoutoplaytheVIDEO
CDinteractively,followingmenusonthescreen.Operationmethods
maydifferdependingonthedisc.Fordetails,refertotheinstructions
supplied with the disc. Use the number buttons, ·SELECT/PLAY,
=/+PREV/NEXT (ACS/AMS), and RETURN during PBC
playback.
1Place a Ver. 2.0 VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) on the
disc tray, then press·SELECT/PLAY to close the disc
tray.
2Check to see that the PBC
ON/OFF button indicator on
the player lights up.
A menu appears on the screen
and the player waits for you to
select a number on the menu. On
some discs, moving pictures may
play for a while before the menu
appears.
3Enter a number to select the item in the menu.
4Play the VIDEO CD interactively, following the menus.
Playing a Ver. 2.0 VIDEO CD interactively
To Press
Select an item in the menu Number button
Jump to another scene ·SELECT/PLAY or a number
button when “SELECT” flashes on a
moving picture
Go back to the menu RETURN
Operation methods may differ
depending on the disc. For details,
refer to the instructions supplied
with the disc.
Scroll the menu =/+PREV/NEXT (ACS/AMS)
If “ NOT VALID NOW” appears on the screen
You have pressed an unoperable button. Use the operable buttons,
following the menu.
Canceling PBC playback
Press pSTOP to stop playing the VIDEO CD, then press PBC on the
remote commander, or PBC ON/OFF on the player to turn off the PBC
ON/OFF button indicator. Now you can play the VIDEO CD
continuously but menus for interactive playback are not displayed.
To turn on PBC playback again
The PBC ON/OFF button indicator must be lit to use PBC functions. If
it is not lit, press pSTOP to stop playing the disc, then press the PBC
(ON/OFF) button to turn it on. Press ·SELECT/PLAY to display a
menu.
z
• To select a song over 10,
Press >10, then press two
number buttons, first the
tens digit, then the ones
digit (see page 18). To use
the number buttons on the
player, see page 18.
• You can view high-
resolution still pictures on
some Ver. 2.0 VIDEO CDs.
Note
• If no menus appear on the
screen:
– check that the disc is a
Ver. 2.0 VIDEO CD
(“PBC” is lit on the front
panel display when a
Ver. 2.0 VIDEO CD is in
the player.)
– turn on the PBC ON/OFF
button indicator
– press ·SELECT/PLAY
to display a menu

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0)
/
Youcanviewtheoperatingstatusoftheplayerordiscinformationon
theTVscreen.
Displaying on-screen indications
Press DISPLAY.
Theoperatingstatusoftheplayerisdisplayedonthescreen.
Press DISPLAY again.
Operatingstatusanddiscinformationaredisplayedonthescreen.
PressDISPLAYonceagaintoturnofftheindications.
Message 1
Display Current status of the player
OPEN Disc tray open
CLOSE Disc tray closed
PLAY Playing a disc
STOP Operation stopped
PAUSE Operation momentarily stopped
Speed scanning
SEARCH Searching
Message 2
Display Currently playing
LD SIDE A Side A of LD
LD SIDE B Side B of LD
CD CD
VIDEO CD VIDEO CD
1/L First soundtrack/left channel
2/R Second soundtrack/right channel
≥DIGITAL Digital sound
≥ANALOG Analog sound
Selected functions
Message 2 (see table below)
C–3 5484 PLAY
LD SIDE A
VIDEO 1- 6 24:31
ONE SIDE
REPEAT
Number of chapters/tracks and total playing time
(only for LDs with TOC, CDs, and VIDEO CDs)
AV calendar (chapters/tracks remaining to be played)
(only for LDs with TOC, CDs, and VIDEO CDs)
Message 1 (see table below)
Current frame number or
elapsed time
Current chapter, track, or scene number
C–3 5484 PLAY
Index number
DISPLAY
Additional Operations
Understanding on-
screen indications
Notes
• The AV calendar for LDs
(display of remaining
chapter numbers) is only
available for LDs with TOC
data.
• When playing an LD
without TOC data, total
playing time of the disc
does not appear.
• When playing an LD
without chapters, the
chapter number does not
appear.
• When playing a CLV LD
without time data to the
second, a two-digit number
such as “22:”, meaning 22
minutes, appears.
• Messages concerning sound
control functions such as
“1/L, 2/R” or “≥DIGITAL,
≥ANALOG” appear only
briefly when you press the
AUDIO MONITOR or
ANALOG/´button.

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DISPLAY
AV TIME
LDs with TOC
C–6 24:22 PLAY
Total elapsed time
for a CLV disc
(or frame number
for a CAV disc)
Chapter number
C–6 I–1 1:28 PLAY
Elapsed time
for chapter
Index number
C–6 25:30 PLAY
Total elapsed time
for a CAV disc
C–6 –3:40 PLAY
Remaining time
for chapter
–5 –22:24 PLAY
Total remaining
play time
Remaining chapters
on the disc
This display is
skipped when
playing a CLV disc.
CDs/VIDEO CDs
T–5 I–1 1:11 PLAY
Elapsed time for
track
Track number or
scene number
T–5 11:19 PLAY
Total elapsed time
for the disc
T–5 –1:05 PLAY
Remaining time
for track
–14 –38:52 PLAY
Total remaining
play time
Index number (for indexed
VIDEO CDs, “V” appears
instead of “I”)
Remaining tracks
on the disc
Checking the elapsed or remaining time of the disc
YoucanchecktheelapsedorremainingtimeontheTVscreen.
Press DISPLAY, then press AV TIME repeatedly.
EachtimeyoupressAVTIME,theon-screendisplaychangesas
follows:
Notes
• When playing an LD
without TOC data, you can
only view the total elapsed
time (for a CLV disc) or
current frame number (for a
CAV disc).
• When playing a Ver. 2.0
VIDEO CD using PBC
functions:
– the scene number (such
as “S-5”) is displayed
instead of the track
number
– you can only view the
elapsed time for the
current scene
• The display does not show
remaining time for chapters
or tracks that are 51 or
more chapters or tracks
away from the beginning of
the disc.

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C-5 24:22 PLAY
SEARCH
SIDE A
CHAPTER 8 LD
Number
buttons
DISPLAY
LDs are divided into sections called “chapters.” CDs and VIDEO CDs
aredividedintosectionscalled“tracks.”Simplyenterthedesired
chapter/tracknumbertostartplayingitimmediately.
Locating a particular chapter/track
Pressoneofthenumberbuttonstoenterthechapter/tracknumber.
Toplayachapteronthe opposite sideoftheLD,pressDISCSIDEB(or
A),thenenterthechapternumber.
To enter a number greater than 10
Press
10
>
ontheremote,thenpresstwonumberbuttonsinsequence,
firstthetensdigit,thentheonesdigit.Ifyoupress
10
>
bymistake,press
10
>
again,thenenterthecorrectonedigitnumber.
To Press
Enter 10
10/0
Enter 14
10
>
, then
1
, then
4
Enter 20
10
>
, then
2
, then
10/0
Enter 25
10
>
, then
2
, then
5
To enter a number greater than 15 using the number buttons
on the player
Press>15first,thenthecorrespondingnumberbuttons. Toenter“0”,
use10.
Example: Toenter30
Press>15first,then3and10.
To check the current chapter/track number on the screen
PressDISPLAYtodisplaythechapter/tracknumber.
Thenumberappearsintheupperleft-handcornerofthescreen.Ifthe
LDdoesnotcontainchapternumbers,nonumberisdisplayed.
Selecting a chapter
or track directly
(Chapter/Track
Search)
z
• In addition to normal play mode,
you can do Chapter/Track Search
while in Freeze Frame (CAV LDs
or VIDEO CDs), Repeat, or Pause
mode. When the selected chapter
or track is located after the search,
playback continues in the same
mode.
• When you do Chapter/Track
search while a song is
automatically paused in karaoke
mode, the selected chapter or track
starts playing immediately,
without entering pause mode.
• You can enter 0 to select chapter 0
on LDs.
To enter 0, press >10 (or >15 on the
player), then press 10/0 (or 10 on
the player).
Notes
• Chapter Search does not function
properly if the LD does not contain
chapter numbers, or if the chapter
number entered does not exist.
• You cannot use Track Search when
you play a Ver. 2.0 VIDEO CD
using PBC functions. Entering a
number selects an item in the
menu.
• If you do Track Search on a Ver. 2.0
VIDEO CD using the PBC
functions before the AV calendar
appears on the front panel display,
the PBC function is turned off.

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FRAME 00000 LD SIDE A TIME 0:00:00 LD SIDE A SCENE 00000 VIDEO CD
·
SELECT/PLAY
FRAME/TIME/
SCENE
Number
buttons
DISPLAY
Searching by frame,
time, or scene
number (Frame/Time/
Scene Search)
Videoscenesarecountedasaseriesofstillpicturesor“frames.”When
playingaCAV(standard-play)LD,theplayerkeepstrackofthe
numberofframes,allowingyoutolocateasceneontheCAVdiscby
specifyingtheframenumber.
WhenplayingaCLV(extended-play)LD,theplayerkeepstrackofthe
elapsedplayingtime,allowingyoutolocateaparticularpointonthe
CLVLDbyspecifyingthetotalelapsedtime.
OnVer.2.0VIDEOCDs(withPBCfunctions), “scene numbers” are
assignedtosomepointsonmovingpicturesandtoeachstillpicture,
allowingyoutolocateasceneyouwanttoviewontheVIDEOCDby
specifyingthescenenumber.ThisisonlyavailableduringPBC
playback(whenthePBCON/OFFbuttonindicatorontheplayerislit).
YoucancheckthescenenumberbypressingtheDISPLAYbutton
duringPBCplayback(see“Checkingtheelapsedorremainingtimeof
thedisc”onpage 17).
Entering the frame number, elapsed time, or scene
number
1Press FRAME/TIME/SCENE while playing the disc.
When playing Indication
CAV LD FRAME 00000
CLV LD TIME 0:00:00
Ver. 2.0 VIDEO CD SCENE 00000
(with PBC functions)
2Enter the multi-digit number corresponding to the
frame, time or scene you want to locate.
To locate frame number 12340 on the CAV LD, press 1,
2
,
3
,
4
and 0.
To locate the 12 minutes, 5 second point on the CLV LD,
press 1,2,0and
5
.
To locate scene 123 on the VIDEO CD, press
1
,
2
and
3
.
If you enter the wrong number, press FRAME/TIME/SCENE to
clear the number, then enter the correct number.
3Press ·SELECT/PLAY.
Playbackstartsfromtheframe,time,orsceneyouentered.
To check the frame number or time
Press DISPLAY.
Thecurrentframenumber,time,orscenenumberisdisplayed.
To cancel Frame/Time Search
Press CLEAR before pressing ·SELECT/PLAY.
z
• In addition to normal play
mode, you can do Frame/
Time/Scene Search while in
Freeze Frame, Repeat, or
Pause mode. When the
specified frame, time, or
scene is located after the
search, playback continues
in the same mode.

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=/+ ACS/AMS
(PREV/NEXT)
0/)
SCAN
Searching for a
particular point on a
disc
Youcanlocateaparticularpointonadiscbyscanningscenesor
skippingchapters/tracks.
Scanning a disc quickly (Speed Scan)
Hold down 0/)SCAN while playing the disc.
To Hold down
Scan forward )SCAN
Scan backward 0SCAN
Toresumenormalplayback,release 0/)SCAN.
Skipping chapters or tracks (Skip Search)
Press or hold down =/+ACS/AMS (PREV/NEXT).
To go to the beginning of Press
Next chapter/track +ACS/AMS (NEXT) once
Current chapter/track =ACS/AMS (PREV) once
Previous chapter/track =ACS/AMS (PREV) twice before the
picture or sound resumes
Holddown +or =toskipchapters/trackscontinuously.
Skip Search on Ver.2.0 VIDEO CDs
IfthePBCfunctionisturnedon,SkipSearchmaynotbeoperated
properlyonsomeVIDEOCDs.ThePBCfunctionshouldbesettooff
(thePBCON/OFFbuttonindicatorontheplayeristurnedoff)when
operatingSkipSearch.
z
• ACS/AMS is the abbreviation for
Automatic Chapter Sensor/
Automatic Music Sensor.
• In addition to normal play mode,
you can also do Speed Scan and
Skip Search while in Freeze Frame
(CAV LDs or VIDEO CDs), Repeat,
or Pause mode. After the scan or
search, playback continues in the
same mode.
• If you hold down 0/)SCAN
after pressing PPAUSE while
playing a VIDEO CD, the scanning
speed increases. (When playing a
Ver. 2.0 VIDEO CD using PBC
functions, you can do this
operation only while the picture is
moving and the playing time is
displayed.) The picture where you
pressed PPAUSE freezes and
remains on the screen. Navigate by
using the time display. Release
0/)SCAN to display the
picture at the indicated time. The
new picture freezes. Press ·
SELECT/PLAY to resume
playback.
Notes
• When scanning a CLV LD or
VIDEO CD, frames are skipped.
• A certain amount of visual noise
and instability is inevitable when
scanning an LD.