(VIDEO CD) Player. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model MCE-CX80K. Conventions • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player.
ABLE OF CONTENTS This Player Can Play the Following Discs ... Getting Started Unpacking ... Hooking Up the System ... Basic Operations Playing a VIDEO CD ... Enjoying Karaoke Using the Microphone ... Locating a Scene or Track You Want Using the On-Screen Display ...
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the player. You can control Sony TVs with the g mark using the supplied remote See page 24.
TV (with audio/video input jacks) and/or an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections. pWhen listening to the sound through TV speakers VIDEO CD player To AUDIO To VIDEO To video...
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Getting Started Important Setting the color system switch This player conforms to the NTSC and PAL color systems. Set the COLOR SYSTEM switch on the rear of the player to the appropriate position, according to your TV. If the color system of your TV is NTSC: Set the COLOR SYSTEM switch to NTSC.
Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this player. When using an amplifier Turn on the amplifier and select the CD player position so that you can listen to the sound from this player. Press 1/u to turn on the player.
Basic Operations When “RESUME” appears in the front panel display You can resume playback from the point you stopped the VIDEO CD (Resume Play, see page 14). The player enters standby mode automatically (Sleep function) When 20 minutes elapse after the player stops, it enters standby mode.
Enjoying Karaoke Using the Microphone You can play karaoke (singing along) with CDs using the Karaoke Pon (see page 24). STANDBY KARAOKE PON 2 DISC DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 MODE EFFECT NORMAL 2 DISC KEY CONTROL PICTURE SOUND...
Locating a Scene or Track You Want Locating a Scene or Track You Want Using the On-Screen Display Z You can check the operating status of the player and the information about the disc with the on-screen display on the TV screen. OPEN/CLOSE SCREEN ON SCREEN...
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When using an audio CD In ON SCREEN 1 mode and ON SCREEN 2 mode, the information which appears during the using of an audio CD is the same (except during the conditions explained in “Before you start playing (except for the Program Play mode)”...
Locating a Scene or Track You Want Using the Front Panel Display Z You can check information about the disc using the front panel display. OPEN/CLOSE SCREEN TIME EFFECT SPECIAL PICTURE SOUND DISC DISC SKIP RETURN > 10/0 CLEAR REPEAT A˜B CHECK Checking the total number and playing...
Replacing Discs While Playing a Disc You can open the disc tray while playing a disc to check what discs are to be played next and replace discs without interrupting playback of the current disc. STANDBY KARAOKE PON 2 DISC DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3...
Locating a Scene or Track You Want Playing Two Discs Consecutively 2 DISC mode can be used to playback two discs consecutively. In this mode, the player operates like a two-disc changer. This function is useful for playing pairs of CDs, such as those for movies. STANDBY DISC 1 DISC 2...
Locating a Specific Track You can quickly locate any scene or track while playing a disc using the JOG SELECTOR ./>, PREV/ NEXT buttons or number buttons. Note that while playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, this function is available only during playback without PBC functions (PBC OFF, page 25).
Locating a Scene or Track You Want Locating a Particular Point in a Scene or Track Z You can also locate a particular point in a scene or track while playing a disc. During PBC Playback (page 25), this function is available only while playing moving pictures.
Locating by Observing Several Scenes at One Time (Digest Play) Z This function is available only when the MODE selector is set to NORMAL and the disc tray is closed. You can locate the disc or scene you want by observing several still pictures at one time on the TV screen.
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Locating a Scene or Track You Want Press the number button to select the track. The player starts playing from the selected track. To select tracks numbered over 10 with the remote Use the >10 button on the remote (see page 15). To cancel Disc Digest Press p.
Locating a Scene or Track You Want You can select a point which isn’t displayed yet on the TV screen in Step 2 During Track Digest, you can start Track Digest on another track Press = or +. Note that this function is not available in Shuffle or Program Play mode.
Playing CDs in Various Modes Repeating the current track You can repeat only the current track in Continuous Play mode (page 7). While the track you want is being played, press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1” appears in the front panel display. To cancel repeating the current track Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REPEAT 1”...
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) You can arrange the order of the tracks on the discs and create your own program. The program can contain up to 24 tracks. If you set the MODE selector to NORMAL or 2 DISC, the program is cleared.
Playing CDs in Various Modes Notes • If you play a VIDEO CD with PBC functions in Program Play mode, you cannot use PBC functions (page 25). • If the total playing time exceeds 100 minutes, “TOTAL - - : - -” appears on the TV screen. •...
Enjoying Sound Effects You can play a disc with one of two acoustic atmospheres: M(ega).BASS or EX(tra).WIDE. STANDBY KARAOKE PON 2 DISC DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 MODE EFFECT NORMAL 2 DISC KEY CONTROL PICTURE SOUND ˜...
Playing CDs in Various Modes Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote Z You can control Sony TVs with the g mark using the supplied remote. OPEN/CLOSE SCREEN TIME EFFECT PICTURE SOUND DISC DISC SKIP > CLEAR REPEAT A˜B KEY CONTROL ˜...
Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs), you can enjoy playing simple interactive software, software with search functions, etc. PBC Playback allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively, following the menu screen on the TV screen.
Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions Example of PBC Playback This is an example of PBC Playback. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ according to the VIDEO CD. TV screen MENU 1 [1] AAAA [2] BBBB [3] CCCC...
See page 6. On disc tray Do not pull or push the disc tray forcefully by hand. It may damage the player. If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Getting Started Playing CDs...
There’s no sound. / Check that the player is connected securely. / Make sure you operate the TV or the amplifier correctly. / Make sure you select the CD player position on the amplifier. There’s no picture. Do not stick / Check that the player is connected securely.
Mass (approx.) 5.3 kg Supplied accessories Audio and video connecting cord (1) Remote commander (remote) RMT-C98V (1) Sony R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information...
Index Index Index A, B A-B repeat 20 Adjusting echo level 9 microphone volume 9 volume 7 AMS 15 Auto Pause 29 Automatic Music Sensor. See Color system switch 6 Connecting 5 Continuous play 7 Digest Play 17 Disc Digest 17 Display front panel display 12 on-screen display 10...