Sony LBT-GV10AV User manual

Compact Hi-Fi
Stereo System
© 2001 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
4-234-772-11 (1)
LBT-GV10AV

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You can
Enjoy video playback
(moving pictures) as
well as audio CDs.
Play interactive
software using menu
screens displayed on the
TV screen (menu
playback), in addition to
the video playback
function of VIDEO CDs
without the PBC
functions.
Moreover, you can play
high or standard quality
still picture.
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.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby B-type
noise reduction system*.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as
the injurious wastes.
This appliance is classified as
a CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is
located on the rear exterior.
This system can play the
following discs
VIDEO CDs Audio CDs
Disc logo
Contents Audio + Video Audio
(moving pictures)
Disc size 12 cm/8 cm 12 cm/8 cm
Play time 74 min./20 min. 74 min./20 min.
Note on VIDEO CDs
This system conforms to VIDEO CDs without PBC
functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0) of VIDEO CD standards. You
can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc
type.
Disc type
VIDEO CDs without
PBC functions
(Ver. 1.1 discs)
VIDEO CDs with
PBC functions
(Ver. 2.0 discs)
PBC = Play Back Control

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Table of Contents
Listening to the radio
–– Preset Tuning ........................... 24
Tape
Loading a tape ..................................... 25
Playing a tape ...................................... 25
Recording to a tape
–– CD Synchro Recording/
High Speed Dubbing/Recording
Manually/Program Edit ................. 26
Timer-recording radio programs ......... 28
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................. 29
Selecting the audio emphasis effect .... 29
Selecting the surround effect ............... 29
Making a personal audio emphasis file
–– Personal File............................. 30
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound ............................................. 30
Other features
Changing the spectrum analyzer
display ........................................... 31
Singing along: Karaoke ....................... 31
Enhancing video game sound
— Game Sync ............................... 32
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer .............................. 32
Waking up to music
— Daily Timer .............................. 33
Hooking up optional
components
Connecting an MD deck/VCR/
camcorder/video game .................. 34
Connecting a turntable/subwoofer.......34
Connecting a DVD player ................... 35
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 36
Troubleshooting................................... 37
Specifications ...................................... 39
Glossary ............................................... 42
Parts Identification
Main unit ............................................... 4
Remote control ...................................... 5
Getting Started
Hooking up the system .......................... 6
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into
the remote ........................................ 9
Setting up the speakers for Dolby Pro
Logic ............................................... 9
Setting the time.................................... 11
Saving the power in standby mode...... 11
VIDEO CD/CD
Loading a disc ..................................... 12
Playing a VIDEO CD
–– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/
Repeat Play.................................... 12
Playing a VIDEO CD with the PBC
functions (Ver.2.0)
–– PBC Play .................................. 14
Playing a CD
–– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/
Repeat Play.................................... 15
Playing VIDEO CD/CDs without
interruption
–– Non-Stop Play .......................... 16
Programming the VIDEO CD/CD tracks
–– Program Play ............................ 16
DJ Effects ............................................ 17
Using the VIDEO CD/CD display ......17
Using the on-screen display ................ 18
Locating a specific part of a disc
–– Scene Search ............................ 19
–– Time Search ............................. 20
–– Disc Digest ...............................20
–– Track Digest .............................21
Resuming playback from the point you
stopped a VIDEO CD
–– Resume Play............................. 21
Setting the sharpness
–– Active Picture........................... 22
Tuner
Presetting radio stations....................... 23

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ACTIVE wa (22)
A EJECT Z/ZB EJECT wk (25)
AUDIO L jack wd (34)
AUDIO R jack ws (34)
CD FLASH ef (17)
CD LOOP eg (8,17)
CD SYNC qj (26,27)
DIRECT EQUALIZER 6(29)
SALSA REGGAE
SAMBA TANGO
MOVIE POP
ROCK JAZZ
DANCE GAME
DIRECTION r; (25~27,32)
DISC SKIP w; (12~16,21,27)
DISC 1~5 ea (13,15)
DISPLAY 4(11,17)
DOLBY NR r; (25,26)
DSP rg (26,29)
DVD5.1CH wh (35)
ECHO LEVEL el (31)
EDIT ed (27)
ENTER e; (23)
ENTER/NEXT qg (11,28,30,33)
FLAT qg (29)
FUNCTION qa
(8,15,16,26,27,32,34)
GAME qs (32,34)
GROOVE rf (29)
H SPEED DUB qj (26)
IR receptor 2
Jog dial (AMS./>) ql
(13~17,21,27)
KARAOKE PON/MPX ra (31)
KEY CONTROL 2/# qf (31)
MIC 1 jack ej (31)
MIC 2 jack eh (31)
MIC LEVEL ek (31)
NEXT wa (13,14)
NON STOP es (16)
P.FILE qg (29,30)
PHONES jack qk
PLAY MODE w; (12,15,16,21,27)
POWER SAVE/DEMO
(STANDBY) 3(11)
PREV wa (13,14)
PRO LOGIC wh (10,30)
PUSH OPEN wj (12,13,15)
REPEAT w; (13,15)
RETURN wa (14)
SELECT wa (14)
SLEEP 8(32)
SPECTRUM ANALYZER 5(31)
STEREO/MONO wg (24)
SUPER WOOFER rd (29,35)
SUPER WOOFER MODE rs (29)
TIMER SELECT 9(28,33)
TUNER/BAND wl (23,24,26)
TUNER MEMORY e; (23)
TUNING MODE wg (23,24)
VIDEO jack wf (34)
VOLUME control qd (24)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 1
c/CLOCK SET 7
v/V/b/Bq;
z REC qh
Xqhr;
m/M, AMS./>
(TAPE A/B) qhr;
h/Hqhr;
xqhw;r;
m/M(CD/VCD) w;
HX w;
+/– wl
Parts Identification
The items are arranged in alphabetical order.
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Main unit
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Parts Identification
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Remote control
ACTIVE wd (22)
CENTER LEVEL +/– qf (10)
CHECK wk (16)
CLEAR wh (16,20)
DECK A nN qs (25)
DECK B nN qs (25)
DISPLAY 2(11,17)
D.SKIP wj (12-16,20,21,27)
DSP qk (26,29)
EDIT wf (27)
FILE SELECT ON/OFF q; (29)
FILE SELECT v/V q; (17)
FLASH qg (17)
FUNCTION ws
(8,15,16,26,27,32,34)
KEY CONTROL 2/# qj (31)
LOOP qg (17)
MD Nql (34)
MD Xql (34)
MD xql (34)
NEXT, +, > w; (13,14,20,21)
Numeric buttons 8
(13,14,19,20,21)
ON SCREEN 3(18,19)
PREV, –, . w; (13,14,20,21)
PRO LOGIC ON/OFF qk (10,30)
REAR LEVEL +/– qd (10)
REPEAT wg (13,15)
SELECT CD Nqs
(12,13,15,19,20,21)
SLEEP wl (32)
SPECIAL MENU 9(19~21)
T.TONE ON/OFF qk (10)
TUNER/BAND wa (23,24,26)
TV CH +/– 7(9)
TV/VIDEO 1(9)
TV VOL +/– 6(9)
TV @/1 4(9)
VOL +/– qh (24)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 5
O RETURN qa
xqs
m/Mqs
Xqs
wa
ws
wd
wf
wg
wj
wk
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Do the following procedure 1to 6to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
Right rear speaker Left rear speaker
Center speaker
Right front
speaker Left front speaker

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Getting Started
AM
COAXIAL
FM 75
FM 75
AM
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
Jack type B
Jack type A
2Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black/Stripe (#)
Red/Solid (3)
1Connect the speakers.
1 Connecting the front speakers
Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT
SPEAKER jacks as below.
2 Connecting the center speaker
Connect the speaker cords to the
SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER jack as
below.
3 Connecting the rear speakers
Connect the speaker cords to the
SURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks as
below.
Black/Stripe (#)Red/Solid (3)
Black/Stripe (#)Red/Solid (3)
VIDEO OUT
VID
E
VIDEO
IN
3Connect the video input jack of your TV
to the VIDEO OUT jack of this system
using the supplied video connecting
cable.
When using a TV
Turn on the TV and select the video input to view
pictures from this system.
Tip
When your TV has an S VIDEO jack, for the best
picture quality, you can use an optional S VIDEO
cable to connect it to the S VIDEO OUT jack on the
rear panel of this system. Note that the input signal
from the VIDEO and GAME INPUT jacks do not
output via the S VIDEO OUT jack.
continued
CENTER
REAR
L
R
CENTER
REAR
L
R

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VOLTAGE SELECTOR
120V
220V
230~240V
PAL
AUTO SYSTEM
SELECT
NTSC
4Set SYSTEM SELECT (color system) to
the appropriate position (PAL or
NTSC), according to your TV.
5For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of
your local power line voltage.
6Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display.
When you press ?/1, the system turns on
and the demonstration automatically ends.
If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not
fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug
(only for models equipped with the
adaptor).
Notes
•Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
•When you play back a VIDEO CD recorded in a
different color system from the one you set on the
unit, the picture image may be distorted.
•Be sure to turn off the system before changing the
SYSTEM SELECT setting.
When carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD mechanism.
Make sure that all discs are removed from the
unit.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears.
2Hold down CD LOOP and press ?/1to turn
off the system.
“LOCK” appears in the display.
It is now safe for transportation.
Before connecting the Center and
Front speakers
Stick the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the center speaker and front speakers to
stabilize the speakers and prevent them from
slipping.
Hooking up the system (continued)

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Getting Started
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Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
Tip
When the remote no longer operates the system,
replace both batteries with new ones.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage.
Using the remote
You can control Sony TVs using the buttons
below.
By pressing
TV ?/1
TV/VIDEO
TV VOL +/–
TV CH +/–
Note
Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
You can
Turn on or off the TV
Select the input source for the TV
Adjust the volume of the TV
Change the channel of the TV
TV ?/1
TV CH +/–
TV VOL +/–
TV/
VIDEO
Setting up the speakers
for Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the sound
image by using four separate channels. These
channels manipulate the sound to enhance the
action as it happens on the screen.
Since the center speaker cannot produce
enough bass, the bass sound of the center
channel is output from the front speakers.
Positioning the center and
rear speakers
1Place the front speakers at an angle of
45 degrees from your listening
position.
Front speaker
(L) Front speaker (R)
Rear
speaker
(R)
Rear
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(R)
Rear
speaker
(L)
Rear
speaker
(R)
Center speaker
Center speaker
continued

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2Place the center speaker so it is placed
at about the same height as the front
speakers. Align the center speaker with
the front speakers or place it a little
behind the front speakers’ position.
3Place the rear speakers facing each
other at about 60 to 90 cm above your
listening position.
Rear speaker
60 to 90 cm
Setting up the speakers for Dolby
Pro Logic (continued) Adjusting the speaker volume
of each speaker (Test Tone)
To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound,
adjust the volume of each speaker using the test
tone that the system provides.
1Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC ON/
OFF on the remote) when the power is
on.
The button lights up.
2Press T. TONE ON/OFF on the remote.
The test tone is heard from the speakers in
the following order.
LEFT tCENTER tRIGHT t
REAR t.....
3From your listening position, press
CENTER LEVEL +/– and REAR LEVEL
+/– on the remote to adjust the volume
levels.
The volume levels from each speaker
should be the same.
4Press T. TONE ON/OFF on the remote
when you are done adjusting.
The test tone is turned off.

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Getting Started
Setting the time
1 Turn on the system.
2Press c/CLOCK SET.
When you set the time for the first time,
skip to step 5.
3Press v/Vrepeatedly to select “SET
CLOCK.”
4Press ENTER/NEXT.
5Press v/Vrepeatedly to set the hour.
6Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minute indication flashes.
7Press v/Vrepeatedly to set the minute.
8Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts working.
Tip
If you’ve made a mistake or want to change the time,
start over from step 2.
Note
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
Saving the power in
standby mode
Press POWER SAVE/DEMO (STANDBY)
when the power is off. Every time you
press the button, the system switches as
follows:
Power Saving Mode y Demonstration
The system is turned on/off by pressing ?/1.
Tips
•The ?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power
Saving Mode.
•The timer works in the Power Saving Mode.
•Everytime you press DISPLAY when the power is
off, the display changes as follows:
Demonstration y Clock
Note
You cannot set the time in the Power Saving Mode.
To cancel the Power Saving Mode
Press POWER SAVE/DEMO (STANDBY) to
show the demonstration.

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DOLBY NR
VOLUME
OFF
VIDEO CD/CD
Loading a disc
1Press PUSH OPEN.
The front cover opens.
2Place a VIDEO CD/CD with the label
side up on the disc tray.
To insert additional discs, press DISK SKIP
(or D.SKIP on the remote) to rotate the disc
tray.
3Close the front cover.
Playing a VIDEO CD
––Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
You can play both VIDEO CDs without PBC
functions (Ver.1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions (Ver.2.0).
This unit lets you play the VIDEO CD in
different play modes.
1Turn on your TV and select the video
input.
Refer to the instructions included with your
TV for details.
When you play
a CD single,
place it on the
inner circle of
the tray.
2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the
mode you want appears.
3Press HX (or SELECT CD Non the
remote).
Track number
Disc number in the playing position
Elapsed time
Select
ALL DISCS
1 DISC
ALL DISCS
SHUFFLE
1 DISC
SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
To play
All VIDEO CDs in the disc tray
continuously.
The VIDEO CD you selected in
the original order.
The tracks on all VIDEO CDs in
random order.
The tracks on the VIDEO CD
you selected in random order.
The tracks on all VIDEO CDs in
the order you want them to be
played (see “Programming the
VIDEO CD/CD tracks”on page
16).

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VIDEO CD/CD
*1 There may be some disturbance in the paused video
image.
*2 Only for VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver.
1.1).
Tips
•You can start playing from the desired track (or
scene for VCD) by pressing the numeric buttons
on the remote in stop mode.
To enter track number 10 or over, first press >10,
then press numeric buttons.
To enter 0, press 10/0.
e.g.) To enter track number 30, press >10, then 3
and 10/0.
•You can change the VIDEO CD in the loading
position during playback of the VIDEO CD in the
playing position.
Other Operations
To
Stop playback
Pause
Select a track
Find a point
in a track or scene
(Lock Search function)
Select a VIDEO
CD in stop
mode
Switch to VIDEO CD
function from another
source
Play repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
Remove the VIDEO
CD
Do this
Press x.
Press HX (or X on the
remote)*1. Press again to
resume play (or SELECT
CD N on the remote).
Press NEXT to go forward,
PREV to go back.
Or, during play or pause,
turn the jog dial clockwise
(to go forward) or
counterclockwise (to go
backward) and release it
when you reach the desired
track. (Or press >(to go
forward) or .(to go
backward) on the remote.)*2
Press Mor mduring
playback.
1Press once to start
searching.
2Press again to increase
the search speed. Each time
you press the button, the
speed changes as follows:
1(slow) t2 (normal) t
3 (high) t1(slow)...
3Press HX at the desired
point to stop searching.
Press one of the DISC 1 ~ 5
or DISC SKIP buttons (or
D.SKIP on the remote).
Press any of the buttons,
DISC 1~ 5 or HX (or
SELECT CD N on the
remote) (Automatic Source
Selection).
Press REPEAT during
playback until “REPEAT”or
“REPEAT1”appears.
REPEAT: For all the tracks
on the VIDEO CD.
REPEAT1*2: For a single
track only.
To cancel playing
repeatedly, press REPEAT
until “REPEAT”or
“REPEAT1”disappears.
Press PUSH OPEN.

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Do this
Press x.
Press NEXT.
Press PREV.
Press RETURN (or O
RETURN on the
remote).
In the stop mode, turn
the jog dial (or press
./ > on the
remote) to select the
desired track, then press
SELECT (or press the
numeric buttons on the
remote).
The PBC OFF indicator
lights up and playback
begins from the selected
track. Still images such
as menu screens will not
be shown.
Press numeric buttons
(see Tips on page 13).
Tips
•When appears on the TV screen, you have
pressed an invalid button. Press a button indicated
by the instructions on the menu screen.
•When you press NEXT while playing moving
pictures, the next scene on the disc appears.
•“PBC”appears for the disc with PBC functions,
and “PBC OFF”appears when its function is
canceled.
Note
During playback, you cannot go to the next disc, even
if you’ve selected “ALL DISCS.”
Press DISC SKIP (or D. SKIP on the remote) to go to
the next disc.
To
Stop play
See the rest of a menu
Go back to the top of a
menu
Go back to a previous
menu
Cancel playback with
PBC functions (Ver.2.0)
Select a menu number
using the remote
Playing a VIDEO CD with
the PBC functions (Ver.
2.0)
–– PBC Play
You can use menus on your TV screen to enjoy
the disc’s interactive software. The menu
format and structure will differ with each disc.
1Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0).
A PBC menu appears on your TV and
“PBC”appears in the display.
2Turn the jog dial to select a number
from the menu, then press SELECT.
3Continue according to the instructions
on the menus to enjoy interactive
playback.

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VIDEO CD/CD
DOLBY NR
VOLUME
OFF
Playing a CD
––Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
This unit lets you play CDs in different play
modes.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears.
2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the
mode you want appears.
3Press HX (or SELECT CD Non the
remote).
Select
ALL DISCS
1 DISC
ALL DISCS
SHUFFLE
1 DISC
SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
To play
All CDs in the disc tray
continuously.
The CD you selected in the
original order.
The tracks on all CDs in random
order.
The tracks on the CD you
selected in random order.
The tracks on all CDs in the
order you want them to be
played (see “Programming the
VIDEO CD/CD tracks”on page
16).
Other Operations
To
Stop playback
Pause
Select a track
Find a point
in a track
(Lock Search Function)
Select a CD
Switch to CD function
from another source
Play repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
Remove the CD
Do this
Press x.
Press HX (or X on the
remote). Press again to
resume play.
During play or pause, turn
the jog dial clockwise (to
go forward) or
counterclockwise (to go
backward) (or press .
(to go forward) or > (to
go backward) on the
remote).
Press Mor mduring
playback. Press HX at the
desired point to stop
searching.
Press DISC 1~5 or DISC
SKIP (or D.SKIP on the
remote).
Press DISC 1~5 or HX
(or SELECT CD N on the
remote) (Automatic Source
Selection).
Press REPEAT during
playback until “REPEAT”
or “REPEAT1”appears.
REPEAT: For all the tracks
on the CD.
REPEAT1: For a single
track only.
To cancel playing
repeatedly, press REPEAT
until “REPEAT”or
“REPEAT1”disappears.
Press PUSH OPEN.
Tip
You can change the CD in the loading position during
playback of the CD in the playing position.
Track number
Disc number in the playing position
Elapsed time

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To
Cancel Program Play
Check the program
Clear a track from
the end
Clear a specific track in
stop mode
Add a track to the
program in stop mode
Clear the entire
program
Tips
•The program you made remains in the CD player
after it has been played back. Press HX to play
the same program again.
•If “--.--”appears instead of the total playing time
during programming, this means:
–you have programmed a track number which
exceeds 20.
–the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.
Playing VIDEO CD/CDs
without interruption
–– Non-Stop Play
You can play VIDEO CD/CDs without pausing
between tracks.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears.
2Press NON STOP so that the indicator
on this button lights up.
3Press HX.
To cancel Non-Stop Play
Press NON STOP so that the indicator on this
button goes off.
Programming the VIDEO
CD/CD tracks
–– Program Play
You can make a program of up to 32 tracks
from all the VIDEO CD/CDs in the order you
want them to be played.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears.
2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM”appears.
3Press DISC SKIP (or D.SKIP on the
remote) to select a VIDEO CD/CD.
4Turn the jog dial until the track you
want appears.
5Press PLAY MODE once.
The track is programmed. First “STEP”and
the programmed playing order appear, then
the total playing time appears.
6To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 to 5.
Skip step 3 to select tracks from the same
disc.
7Press HX.
Press
PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “PROGRAM,”“ALL
DISCS SHUFFLE,”or “1
DISC SHUFFLE”
disappears.
CHECK on the remote
repeatedly. After the last
track, “CHECK END”
appears.
CLEAR on the remote in
stop mode.
CHECK on the remote
repeatedly until the number
of the track to be erased
lights up, then press
CLEAR.
1 Press DISC SKIP (or
D.SKIP on the remote) to
select a VIDEO CD/CD.
2 Turn the jog dial to select
a track.
3 Press PLAY MODE.
xonce in stop mode or
twice while playing.

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VIDEO CD/CD
DJ Effects
Looping and flashing part of a
CD
With the loop function, you can repeat part of a
CD during playback. With the flash function,
you can “flash”part of a CD sound during
playback. Both functions let you create original
recordings.
To
Start the function at the
point you want
Resume normal play
Adjust the function
length (LOOP lengths
or FLASH lengths)
Use FLASH and LOOP
together
Notes
•Adjust the loop and flash lengths independently
before using the functions if necessary.
•To record the loop or flash effect, use the tape deck
on this unit.
Do this
Press and hold CD LOOP
or CD FLASH during
playback.
Release CD LOOP or CD
FLASH.
Turn the jog dial while
holding CD LOOP or CD
FLASH (or press FILE
SELECT v/Vwhile
holding LOOP or FLASH
on the remote).
Press and hold both CD
LOOP and CD FLASH at
the same time.
Using the VIDEO CD/CD
display
You can check the remaining time of the
current track or that of the VIDEO CD/CD.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press this button, the
information changes as follows:
During normal playback
Playing time on the current track t
Remaining time on the current track t
Remaining time on current VIDEO CD/CD (1
DISC mode) or “--.-- ”display (ALL DISCS
mode) tClock display (for a few seconds) t
Effect status
VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0):
Playing time on the current track* t Clock
display (for eight seconds) tEffect (P.FILE)
name or “EFFECT ON (OFF)”
* May not appear with still images, etc.
In the stop mode
When the CD player is in program mode and
there is a program:
The last track number of the program and the
total playing time tThe last track number of
the current VIDEO CD/CD and the total
playing time tClock display (for a few
seconds) tEffect status
In other conditions:
The current disc number t Total number of
tracks and total playing time t Clock display
(for a few seconds) tEffect status

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Using the on-screen
display
You can check the current operating status and
disc information of VIDEO CDs or audio CDs
during playback or in stop mode.
Press ON SCREEN on the remote.
Each time you press this button, the on-screen
display changes as follows:
ON SCREEN 1 tON SCREEN 2 t
ON SCREEN OFF t ON SCREEN 1.....
ON SCREEN 1,2 display
1
2“ACTIVE”or no display
3
* For VIDEO CD, only ON SCREEN 2 displays
current disc and track number. “SCENE”and
number is displayed during playback of a VIDEO
CD with PBC functions.
4Play mode or “AUTO PBC”*
* “AUTO PBC”appears for a VIDEO CD with
PBC functions.
The display shows:
Current disc and track
number*
* The track numbers in the numerical calendar
disappear after they are played.
** Music calendar appears after SHUFFLE mode is
selected.
6
7
* In Program Play mode, total playing time of the
program appears.
8“REPEAT,”“REPEAT1”or no display
ON SCREEN OFF
No display (except for special menus)
Tip
Depending on conditions, some items are displayed
and others are not.
Notes
•Normally, leave the display mode set to either ON
SCREEN 1 or 2. When you select ON SCREEN
OFF, you cannot check the operating status while
operating the CD player. In this case, check the
information on the front panel display.
•When you record video signals played back from
this system onto a video tape (,etc.), be sure to
select ON SCREEN OFF. Otherwise, the display
information will also be recorded on the video
tape.
When
During playback
When
In stop mode
The display shows:
“RESUME”or no display
When
In stop mode
The display shows:
“STOP”
When
During playback
In stop mode
The display shows:
Elapsed time of current disc or
total playing time of the
current disc*
Total playing time of the
current disc
AUTO PBC
STOP
REPEAT
VCD
ACTIVE 25: 40
DISC 1
DISC 2-10
DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
VCD
VCD
VCD
TR1-12
TR1-16
TR1-10
RESUME
The display shows:
Music calendar*
Programmed disc and track
number
Disc number and total track
numbers of each disc**
No display
When
During playback
or in stop mode
(ON SCREEN1
only)
In Program Play
mode
In stop mode
(ON SCREEN2
only)
Other condition
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VIDEO CD/CD
Locating a specific part
of a disc
–– Scene Search/Time Search/Disc
Digest/Track Digest
The TV screen must be ON to use these
functions.
These functions cannot be used during
playback of VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
(Ver.2.0).
Use the remote for the operation.
To stop playback
Press x.
To enter a number 10 or over with
numeric buttons on the remote
Press the numeric buttons (see Tips on page
13).
To use Special Menu with VIDEO
CDs with PBC functions (Ver.2.0)
Cancel PBC functions (see “Cancel playback
with PBC functions”on page 14).
Locating by Scene Number
–– Scene Search
On VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0),
the menu screens, moving pictures, and still
pictures are divided into “scenes”and each
scene has an assigned scene number. This
function lets you start playback from a specific
scene.
1Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0).
2Press SPECIAL MENU.
3Press 1 to select “1) SCENE SEARCH.”
“SCENE –” and the total number of scenes
appear on the TV screen.
4Press the numeric buttons (1 - 10/0) to
select the desired scene.
See Tips on page 13.
5Press SELECT CD N.
Playback starts from the selected scene.
To stop playback
Press x.
To check the scene number during
playback
Press ON SCREEN repeatedly to select the ON
SCREEN 2 display mode. The scene number
appears on the TV screen (see “Using the on-
screen display”on page 18 for details).
Notes
•On some CDs, you may not be able to start playing
from the scene you select because starting
playback from certain scenes is prohibited.
In this case, play either starts from scene 1 (during
stop mode) or continues from the current scene
(during playback).
•Some CDs may not display the scene you select on
the TV screen.
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Locating a specific part of a disc
(continued)
Locating by elapsed time
–– Time Search
1Press SPECIAL MENU in stop mode.
2Press 2 to select “2) TIME SEARCH.”
3Press the numeric buttons to enter the
time (in minutes) for the desired
section.
The selected elapsed time appears on the
TV screen.
To reenter the time, press CLEAR, and then
press the numeric buttons again.
4Press SELECT CD N.
Playback starts from the selected time.
Locating the desired track
–– Disc Digest
You can select the desired track by viewing the
first frame of each track. Either 9 or 12
different tracks can be displayed on the TV
screen at one time.
1Press SPECIAL MENU in stop mode.
2Press 3 to select “3) DISC DIGEST.”
The first frame of tracks 1 through 9 (in
default setting) on the current disc appear.
The sound of the first three seconds of each
track on an audio CD plays, but there is no
sound when using a VIDEO CD.
3Press the numeric buttons to select the
desired track.
To switch to a 12 frame display
You can switch the digest display from 9 to 12
frames.
1 Press SPECIAL MENU.
2 Press 5.
3 Proceed with steps 1 and 2 of “Locating the
desired track.”The first frame of tracks 1
through 12 appear.
To switch back to the 9 frame display, repeat
this operation.
To display the next 9 or 12 tracks
Press NEXT. The first frame of tracks 10
through 18 (or 13 through 24) appear.
When there are more tracks in the disc, “>”
appears in the upper right corner of the TV
screen.
To display previous tracks, press PREV.
To switch to the digest of another
disc during disc digest
Press D. SKIP during disc digest.