Sony MDP-A500 - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction
This introduction explains the features and principles of operation of the Multi Disc Player (MDP).
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
Introduction to Your Player-
The Multi Disc Player is capable of playing laser discs (LDs), compact discs (CDs), and
compact disc videos (CDVs). As operating procedures are the same or similar for all
discs, each procedure applies to all disc types.
Differences between models
This manual covers the MDP-5(K) and MDP-A500. Their differences are as follows:
MDP-500 MDP-A500
Rear Panel
• S VIDEO OUT output equipped not equipped
• CONTROL S IN input equipped not equipped
• Voltage selector not equipped equipped
• AC power cable detachable not detachable
Supplied accessories
• AC plug adaptor not supplied supplied
The illustrations in this manual are of the MDP-500.
To Play a Laser Disc (LD), Compact Disc (CD) or Compact
Disc Video (CDV)
With the MDP-500/A500, you can playback both sides of an LD without replacing it and
resume playback from any point on an LD by simply pressing the PLAY (►) button
—^Auto Resume. Also unique to LD play are STILL/STEP for CAV LDs (see page 24) and
FRAME/TIME search.
Most operations for CDs are comparable to those of LDs. The procedures for CLV LDs
and CDs are also for the CDV's video and audio sections respectively. VSDs are CDVs
that have no audio section.
What to Do First-
Once you have read through this page, read "The Principles of Operation" (page 6), then
go ahead and connect up the Multi Disc Player to your television and/or stereo system
using the connection diagrams on pages 11 and 12. You will then be ready to play a disc.
Introduction