Sony DVP3980 Necessary Setup Before Using the Player, To select the color system when you play a

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zIf your TV has a control S connector

You can control the CD/DVD player from the TV. Connect the TV via the CONTROL S connector using the control S cable (not supplied). Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.

Control S cable (not supplied)

CD/DVD player

TV

CONTROL

CONTROL

S

S

To select the color system when you play a

VIDEO CD

This player conforms to the NTSC and PAL color systems. In the menu, select the appropriate setting in “VIDEO CD COLOR SYSTEM” in “INITIAL SETUP” according to the TV to be connected to the player.

For details on using the menu, see page 40.

•If the TV automatically changes the color system according to the input signal:

You do not need to select the setting of “VIDEO CD COLOR SYSTEM ” as its default setting is “AUTO.” The player automatically changes the color system of video output according to the color system of the VIDEO CD to be played.

Necessary Setup Before Using the Player

Some setups are necessary for the player depending on the TV or other components to be connected.

For details on using the menu, see page 40.

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

pTo connect the player to a wide-screen TV

In the menu, set “TV TYPE” in “INITIAL SETUP” to “16:9.”

pTo connect the player to a normal TV

In the menu, set “TV TYPE” in “INITIAL SETUP” to “4:3.”

pTo listen to the stereo sound through speakers connected to a normal amplifier or through TV speakers

In the menu, set “DOWNMIX” in “INITIAL SETUP” to “NORMAL.”

pTo listen to the sound through speakers connected to an amplifier that conforms to Dolby Pro Logic surround

In the menu, set “DOWNMIX” in “INITIAL SETUP” to “SURROUND.”

pTo listen to the sound through speakers connected to an amplifier with a digital connector or to output the sound to a digital component such as a DAT or MD deck

When you play a DVD, set “DVD DIGITAL OUT” in “INITIAL SETUP” to “PCM” in the menu.

When you play a VIDEO CD, set “VIDEO CD DIGITAL OUT” in “INITIAL SETUP” to “ON” in the menu.

pTo connect the player to a digital component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder

In the menu, set “DVD DIGITAL OUT” in “INITIAL SETUP” to “AC-3 Digital.”

“INITIAL SETUP” also includes other items such as “VIDEO ASPECT RATIO” and “OSD LANGUAGE.” For details, see page 43.

•If the color system of the TV is NTSC:

Set “VIDEO CD COLOR SYSTEM ” to “NTSC.” When you play a VIDEO CD recorded in the PAL color system, the picture will be stretched vertically and will be displayed with the upper and lower parts of the picture cut off.

•If the color system of the TV is PAL:

Set “VIDEO CD COLOR SYSTEM ” to “PAL.” When you turn the power on, pictures may be displayed with no color or may not appear properly depending on the TV. If you cannot make menu setting on the TV screen because of the bad picture conditions, play a VIDEO CD recorded in the PAL color system before making setting. When “VIDEO CD COLOR SYSTEM” is set to “PAL,” you cannot view the pictures of the DVD. When you play a VIDEO CD recorded in the NTSC color system, the picture will shrink a little vertically and will be displayed with the upper and lower parts of the screen masked in black.

The settings above are retained unless you disconnect the AC power cord or the electricity is cut off.

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Contents Welcome Precautions SafetyInstalling Table of Contents About This Manual This Player Can Play the Following DiscsTitle ChapterTrack IndexUnpacking Hooking Up the SystemInserting batteries into the remote OverviewIf your TV has an S video input connector HookupsWhat cords will I need? To listen to the sound through TV speakersWhen using an optical cable When using a coaxial cableNecessary Setup Before Using the Player To select the color system when you play a10EN To open or close the front panel11EN To stop playbackVarious playback PressTo change the playback speed Shuttle mode 12ENTo playback with various speed Click shuttleUsing the Title Menu 13ENDVD Menu ? Using the DVD menu14EN Using the On-Screen Display 15ENUsing the Front Panel Display 16EN17EN Facing up 18ENWith the label side 19EN What is an index?What is a scene? Click shuttle JOG To change the playback speed Shuttle mode 20ENWhen playing Video CDs with PBC functions To cancel PBC playback of a21EN Playing Video CDs with PBC Functions PBC PlaybackWhen Do the following 22EN23EN 24EN 25EN Playing a CD 26ENWhen Resume appears in the front panel display 27ENTo 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 31EN Remaining time Press Time Current trackPlaying time Press Time Disc Remaining time Press Time DiscPlaying Repeatedly Repeat Play Z 32ENRepeating all the titles or all the tracks on a disc Repeating the current title or chapterRepeating a specific portion a B Repeat 33ENRepeating the current track To cancel Shuffle Play Playing in Random Order Shuffle Play ZCreating Your Own Program Program Play Z 34ENWhen playing a DVD When playing a Video CD or CDTrack is displayed when you 35EN36EN Reducing the Picture Noise DNR Digital Video Noise Reduction Changing the Sounds ZTurning the Sub-titles On and Off Z Changing the Sub-titles Z38EN To turn off the sub-titlesChanging the Angles Z Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote Z39EN By pressingUsing the Menu Z When / appears on the right of the settingTo cancel using the menu on the way 40ENAdjustments for Playback Picture Video Control 41ENSettings for Display and Sound 42ENBasic Settings Initial Setup 43EN44EN Precautions 45ENTroubleshooting 46ENSpecifications 47ENGlossary 48ENFront Panel Index to Parts and Controls49EN 50EN Rear Panel51EN RemoteCode Language Language Code List52EN X, Y, Z Index53EN

DVP3980 specifications

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