Sony Dvpnc800hb Manual

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Playback
◆When playing a VIDEO CD or CD
For example, select track “02.”
Press X/x to select “02” under “T,” then 
press ENTER.
6To program other titles, chapters, or 
tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5.
The programmed titles, chapters, and 
tracks are displayed in the selected order.
7Press H to start Program Play.
Program Play begins.
When the program ends, you can restart 
the same program again by pressing H.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3. To 
play the same program...

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◆When Program Play is activated
 ON: shuffles titles, chapters, or tracks 
selected in Program Play.
4Press ENTER.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play
Press CLEAR, or select “OFF” in step 3.
zHints
 You can set Shuffle Play while the player is 
stopped. After selecting the “SHUFFLE” option, 
press H. Shuffle Play starts.
 Up to 200 chapters in a disc can be played in 
random order when “CHAPTER” is selected.
Notes
 You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs or 
Super VCDs with PBC...

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Playback
Repeating a specific portion
(A-B Repeat Play)
   
You can play a specific portion of a title, 
chapter, or track repeatedly. (This function is 
useful when you want to memorize lyrics, 
etc.)
1Press DISPLAY during playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2Press X/x to select   
(A-B REPEAT), then press ENTER.
The options for “A-B REPEAT” 
appear.
3Press X/x to select “SET t,” then 
press ENTER.
The “A-B REPEAT” setting bar appears.
4During playback, when you find the 
starting point (point A)...

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Adjusting the Playback 
Picture
 (CUSTOM PICTURE MODE) 
     
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD, 
VIDEO CD, or DATA CD/DATA DVD in 
JPEG format from the player to obtain the 
picture quality you want. Choose the setting 
that best suits the program you are watching. 
When you select “MEMORY,” you can make 
further adjustments to each element of the 
picture (color, brightness, etc.).
1Press DISPLAY twice during 
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2Press X/x to select   
(CUSTOM PICTURE...

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Playback
To turn off the display
Press O RETURN or DISPLAY.
Notes
 This function does not work when “PhotoTV HD”  
mode is activated (page 51).
 This function does not work if your TV supports 
“THEATRE” mode and it is set to “ON”, and 
“CONTROL FOR HDMI” is set to “ON”. For 
more details, refer to the operation instructions 
supplied with the TV.
Sharpening the Picture 
(SHARPNESS)     
 
You can enhance the outlines of images to 
produce a sharper picture.
1Press DISPLAY twice during 
playback....

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Adjusting the Delay 
Between the Picture and 
Sound 
(AV SYNC)
  
When the sound does not match the pictures 
on the screen, you can adjust the delay 
between the picture and sound.
1Press DISPLAY twice during 
playback.
The Control Menu appears.
2Press X/x to select   
(AV SYNC), then press ENTER.
The following display appears.
3Press x to select “SET c”, then 
press ENTER.
The “AV SYNC” adjustment bar 
appears.
4Press c repeatedly to adjust the 
delay.
Each time you press C/c, the delay is...

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Playback
Locking Discs (CUSTOM 
PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL 
CONTROL)
You can set two kinds of playback restrictions 
for a disc.
 Custom Parental Control
You can set playback restrictions so that the 
player will not play inappropriate discs.
 Parental Control
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be 
limited according to a predetermined level 
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be 
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
The same password is used for both Parental 
Control and Custom Parental...

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To play a disc for which Custom Parental 
Control is set
1Insert the disc for which Custom Parental 
Control is set. 
The “CUSTOM PARENTAL 
CONTROL” display appears.
2Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player is ready for playback.
zHint
If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit 
number “199703” using the number buttons when 
the “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display 
asks you for your password, then press ENTER. 
The display will ask you to enter a new...

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Playback
To turn off the Parental Control function
Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8.
To play a disc for which Parental Control is 
set
1Insert the disc and press H.
The display for entering your password 
appears.
2Enter your 4-digit password using the 
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
zHint
If you forget your password, remove the disc and 
repeat steps 1 to 3 of “Parental Control (limited 
playback).” When you are asked to enter your 
password, enter “199703” using the...

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Searching for a Scene
Searching for a 
Particular Point on a 
Disc 
(Search, Scan, Slow-motion 
Play, Freeze Frame)
You can quickly locate a particular point on a 
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back 
slowly.
Notes
 Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do 
some of the operations described.
 For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, you can search for 
a particular point only on an MP3 audio track.
Locating a point quickly using 
the PREV (previous)/NEXT (next) 
buttons (Search)
      
You can...