Sony mce f 88 k owners manual

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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.

Laser component in this product is capable of emitting
radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

CLASS I LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAlTE

KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on
the rear exterior.

Precautions

0n safety

0 Caution 7 The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.

' Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the player and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.

On power Sources

' The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.

' if you are not going to use the player for a long time, be
sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To
disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.

' AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.

On placement

' Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to

prevent heat buildup in the player.

Do not place the player on a soft surface such as a rug that
might block the bottom.

Do not place the player in a location near heat sources, or

in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock

On operation

' if the player is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lenses inside the player. Should this
occur, the player may not operate properly. In this case,
remove the disc and leave the player turned on for about
an hour until the moisture evaporates.

On adjusting volume

0 Do not turn up the volume while listening to a portion
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. if you do,
the speakers may be damaged when a peak level portion
is played.

On cleaning

0 Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.

On transportation

0 To protect the inside of the player, be sure to remove the
disc, and turn the power off after no diSC appears in the
front panel display.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your
player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Video Compact Disc
(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 MCE7F88K.

Conventions

0 instructions in this manual describe the controls on the
player.
You can also use the controls on the remote if they have
the same or similar names as those on the player.

The following icons are used in this manual:

indicates that you can use only the remote to do
the task.

l:

~Q indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

This Player Can Play the Following Discs 4

Getting Started

Unpacking
Hooking Up the Systemi

Basic Operations

Playing a VIDEO CD

Enjoying Karaoke
Playing Karaoke 10

Locating a Scene or Track You Want

Using the On-Screen Display
Using the Front Panel Display a
Resuming Playback from the Point You Stopped a Disc (Resume Play)
Locating a Specific Track .........................................
Locating a Point by Elapsed Time (Time Search)
Locating a Particular Point in a Scene or Track a.
Locating by Observing Several Scenes at One Time (Digest Play) .......................... 17

Playing CDs in Various Modes

Playing Repeatedly ....................................
Playing in Random Order (Shuffle Play)
Creating Your Own Program (Program Play) .
Enjoying Picture Effects
Enjoying Sound Effects i.
Switching the Soundw.
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote

Enjoying Karaoke with Non-Karaoke Discs
Playing Karaoke with Any Stereo Discs (Karaoke Pon) ............................................ 24

Enjoying Playback Using the PBC Functions

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) ...................
Locating Scenes Directly Using the Scene Numbers (Scene Search) a

Additional Information

Notes on Discs i.
Troubleshooting
Specifications .
Glossary

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