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Playing Discs in Various Modes

8Press ( to start Program Play.

To cancel Program Play

Press MENU to display the menu on the TV screen. Then set “PROGRAM” in “PLAY MODE” to “OFF.”

To cancel programming

Press MENU.

To change programming

1In Step 5, select the program number of the title, chapter or track you want to change using > /. .

2Follow Step 6 for new programming.

To cancel the programmed order

To cancel all the titles, chapters or tracks in the programmed order, select “ALL CLEAR” in Step 5.

To cancel a title, chapter or track programmed, select the title, chapter or track you want to clear in Step 5, then select “CLEAR” in Step 6.

Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped a Disc (Resume Play)

The player stores the point where you stopped a disc if “RESUME” appears on the front panel display. In this case, you can resume playback from that point.

As long as you do not remove the disc, Resume Play is available even if you turn the power off.

Æ π

zThe program remains even after the Program Play ends

When you press ( , you can play the same program again.

zYou can do Repeat Play or Shuffle Play of the programmed titles, chapters or tracks

After programming, set “REPEAT” to “DISC” or “SHUFFLE” to “ON” in the menu.

Notes

The number of titles, chapters or tracks displayed are that of the titles, chapters or tracks recorded on a disc.

The program is canceled when:

you open or close the disc tray

you turn the power off

You may not be able to do Program Play depending on the DVD.

1While playing a disc, press π to stop playback. “RESUME” appears in the front panel display and

“WHEN PLAYING NEXT TIME, DISC RESTARTS FROM POINT YOU STOPPED.” appears on the TV screen.

If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available.

2Press Æ .

The player starts playback from the point you stopped the disc in Step 1.

zTo play from the beginning of the disc

When “RESUME” appears on the front panel display before you start playing, press π to turn off “RESUME,”

then press Æ .

Notes

You may not do Resume Play depending on the DVD.

Resume Play is not available in Shuffle or Program Play mode.

Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may resume playback from a different point.

The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:

you open or close the disc tray

you disconnect the AC power cord

you change the play mode

you start playback after selecting a title, chapter or track

you change the setting of “VIDEO ASPECT RATIO” or “DVD MENU LANGUAGE” in ”INITIAL SETUP” in the menu

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Contents Welcome Precautions SafetyInstalling Table of Contents This Player Can Play the Following Discs About This ManualIndex TitleChapter TrackOverview UnpackingHooking Up the System Inserting batteries into the remoteTo listen to the sound through TV speakers If your TV has an S video input connectorHookups What cords will I need?When using a coaxial cable When using an optical cableTo select the color system when you play a Necessary Setup Before Using the PlayerTo open or close the front panel 10ENPress 11ENTo stop playback Various playbackClick shuttle To change the playback speed Shuttle mode12EN To playback with various speed13EN Using the Title MenuDVD Menu ? Using the DVD menu14EN 15EN Using the On-Screen Display16EN Using the Front Panel Display17EN Facing up 18ENWith the label side 19EN What is an index?What is a scene? 20EN Click shuttle JOG To change the playback speed Shuttle modePlaying Video CDs with PBC Functions PBC Playback When playing Video CDs with PBC functionsTo cancel PBC playback of a 21EN22EN When Do the following23EN 24EN 25EN 26EN Playing a CD27EN When Resume appears in the front panel displayTo fast forward/fast rewind a CD Click shuttle To fast forward/fast rewind Shuttle mode28EN 29EN Current track Current index Disc type 30ENDisplay information while playing a disc Current Remaining time Press Time Disc 31ENRemaining time Press Time Current track Playing time Press Time DiscRepeating the current title or chapter Playing Repeatedly Repeat Play Z32EN Repeating all the titles or all the tracks on a discRepeating a specific portion a B Repeat 33ENRepeating the current track 34EN To cancel Shuffle PlayPlaying in Random Order Shuffle Play Z Creating Your Own Program Program Play Z35EN When playing a DVDWhen playing a Video CD or CD Track is displayed when you36EN Changing the Sounds Z Reducing the Picture Noise DNR Digital Video Noise ReductionTo turn off the sub-titles Turning the Sub-titles On and Off ZChanging the Sub-titles Z 38ENBy pressing Changing the Angles ZControlling the TV with the Supplied Remote Z 39EN40EN Using the Menu ZWhen / appears on the right of the setting To cancel using the menu on the way41EN Adjustments for Playback Picture Video Control42EN Settings for Display and Sound43EN Basic Settings Initial Setup44EN 45EN Precautions46EN Troubleshooting47EN Specifications48EN GlossaryFront Panel Index to Parts and Controls49EN Rear Panel 50ENRemote 51ENCode Language Language Code List52EN X, Y, Z Index53EN

DVP3980 specifications

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