Sony DVP3980 manual Using the Menu Z, 40EN, When / appears on the right of the setting

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Settings and Adjustments

Using the Menu Z

Using the menu allows initial setup, selecting the play mode, adjusting the picture and sound quality, setting the various outputs, etc. You can also set a language for the sub-titles and menu display, etc.

For details on each menu item, see pages 41 to 44.

In the menu, select the item or setting from left to right. Use / to go to the right item or setting. Use ? to go back to the left item or setting.

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MENU

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ENTER

1Press MENU to display the menu on the TV screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY

 

REPEAT

: OFF

 

 

MODE

 

SHUFFLE

: OFF

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM

: OFF

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

A-B REPEAT : OFF

 

 

CONTROL

 

ALL OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUSTOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To

set, press

,then ENTER .

 

 

 

INITIAL

 

SET UP

 

To

quit, press MENU .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2Select the main item you want using > /. , and

then press / or ENTER.

The selected main item is highlighted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY

 

REPEAT

: OFF

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODE

 

SHUFFLE

: OFF

 

 

DISC

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM

: OFF

 

 

TITLE

 

 

VIDEO

 

A-B REPEAT : OFF

 

 

CHAPTER

 

CONTROL

 

ALL OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUSTOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To

set, press

,then ENTER .

 

 

 

 

 

 

INITIAL

 

SET UP

 

To

quit, press MENU .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3Select the item you want using > /. , then press / or ENTER.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY

 

REPEAT

: OFF

 

 

 

 

 

MODE

 

SHUFFLE

: OFF

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM

: OFF

 

 

ON

 

 

VIDEO

 

A-B REPEAT : OFF

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

ALL OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUSTOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To

set, press

,then ENTER .

 

 

 

 

INITIAL

 

 

SET UP

 

To

quit, press MENU .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4Select the setting you want using > /. , then press

ENTER.

A check mark (p ) appears on the left of the selected setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY

 

REPEAT

: OFF

 

 

 

 

 

MODE

 

SHUFFLE

: ON

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM

: OFF

 

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

A-B REPEAT : OFF

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

ALL OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUSTOM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To

set, press

,then ENTER .

 

 

 

 

INITIAL

 

 

SET UP

 

To

quit, press MENU .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When / appears on the right of the setting

More settings to be selected are on the right. Press / to select.

When / appears on the right of “ADJUST” 1 Select “ADJUST,” then press / or ENTER.

The display for adjustment appears.

2Adjust the value using ? // , then press ENTER.

VIDEO CONTROL

PICTURE

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To cancel, press MENU .

To cancel using the menu on the way

Press MENU.

Note

Some menu items require operations other than selecting the setting. For details on these items, see the relevant pages.

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Contents Precautions Safety InstallingWelcome 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 MenuUsing the DVD menu 14ENDVD Menu ? 15EN Using the On-Screen Display16EN Using the Front Panel Display17EN 18EN With the label sideFacing up What is an index? What is a scene?19EN 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 displayClick shuttle To fast forward/fast rewind Shuttle mode 28ENTo fast forward/fast rewind a CD 29EN 30EN Display information while playing a disc CurrentCurrent track Current index Disc type 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 disc33EN Repeating the current trackRepeating a specific portion a B Repeat 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 GlossaryIndex to Parts and Controls 49ENFront Panel Rear Panel 50ENRemote 51ENLanguage Code List 52ENCode Language Index 53ENX, Y, Z

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