Sony DVP3980 DVD Player User Manual


 
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Getting Started
CONTROL
S
CONTROL
S
CD/DVD player
z If 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.
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.
p To connect the player to a wide-screen TV
In the menu, set “TV TYPE” in “INITIAL SETUP” to
“16:9.”
p To 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.”
p To 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.”
p To 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.
TV
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.
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.
Control S cable (not supplied)