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4 HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP
The laser diode in the optical pick up may suffer electrostatic
breakdown because of potential static electricity from clothing and
your body.
breakdown because of potential static electricity from clothing and
your body.
The following method is recommended.
(1) Place a conductive sheet on the work bench (The black sheet used
(1) Place a conductive sheet on the work bench (The black sheet used
for wrapping repair parts.)
(2) Place the set on the conductive sheet so that the chassis is grounded
to the sheet.
(3) Place your hands on the conductive sheet (This gives them the
same ground as the sheet.)
(4) Remove the optical pick up block
(5) Perform work on top of the conductive sheet. Be careful not to let
your clothes or any other static sources to touch the unit.
◆ Be sure to put on a wrist strap grounded to the sheet.
◆ Be sure to lay a conductive sheet made of copper etc. Which is
◆ Be sure to lay a conductive sheet made of copper etc. Which is
grounded to the table.
Fig.3
(6) Short the short terminal on the PCB, which is inside the Pick-Up
ASS’Y, before replacing the Pick-Up. (The short terminal is shorted
when the Pick-Up Ass’y is being lifted or moved.)
when the Pick-Up Ass’y is being lifted or moved.)
(7) After replacing the Pick-up, open the short terminal on the PCB.
THE UNIT
WRIST-STRAP
FOR GROUNDING
FOR GROUNDING
1M
1M
CONDUCTIVE SHEET
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5 PICK-UP DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
5-1 Disassembly
1) Remove the power cord.
2) Disassemble the Deck-Assy.
3) Make solder land 2 points short on Pick-up.
2) Disassemble the Deck-Assy.
3) Make solder land 2 points short on Pick-up.
(See Fig. 4)
4) Disassembly the Pick-up.
5-2 Assembly
1) Replace the Pick-up.
2) Remove the soldering 2 points on Pick-up.
3) Reassemble the Deck-Assy.
2) Remove the soldering 2 points on Pick-up.
3) Reassemble the Deck-Assy.
Note:
If the assembly and disassembly are not done in correct sequence, the Pick-up may be damaged.
PICK-UP ASS'Y
SOLDER LAND 2 POINTS SHORT
Fig. 4
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Unpacking
Getting Started
Step 1 : Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR:
Note
• The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR.
• The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR.
• Remote commander
• Aerial cable
• R6 (size AA) batteries
• Audio cord
(pinplug ×2 y pinplug ×2)
• Video cord
(pinplug ×1 y pinplug ×1)
Check your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models: SLV-D940P AZ, SLV-D940P ME and
SLV-D940P EA. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your DVD-VCR.
SLV-D940P AZ is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-D940P AZ only.”
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Setting up the remote commander
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander
Notes
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries
to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
• Do not leave the remote commander in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so
• Do not use different types of batteries.
• Do not leave the remote commander in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so
may cause a malfunction.
Inserting the batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries
by matching the + and – on the
batteries to the diagram inside the
battery compartment.
Insert the negative (–) end first,
Insert the negative (–) end first,
then push in and down until the
positive (+) end clicks into
position.
Using the remote
commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this DVD-
VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on
the remote commander marked
with a dot (•) can be used to
operate your Sony TV.
If the TV does not have the
If the TV does not have the
symbol near the remote sensor, this
remote commander will not
operate the TV.
To operate
Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to
the DVD player
DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT DVD and point at the remote sensor at
the DVD-VCR
the VCR
DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor
at the DVD-VCR
your TV
TV and point at the remote sensor at your TV
TV /
DVD·VIDEO
Remote sensor
SELECT
VIDEO
SELECT
DVD
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Setting up the remote commander
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is
listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.
Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/–, PROG +/–, MUTING*, TV/VIDEO, 0-9 and
-/--* buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to
control a Sony TV. To control the DVD-VCR, reset TV / DVD·VIDEO to
DVD·VIDEO.
* for Sony TV only
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find
the one that works with your TV.
Notes
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the
DVD-VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set
the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.
1
Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV.
2
Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the number buttons.
Then release ?/1.
Manufacturer
Code number
Sony
01, 02
Akai
68
Ferguson
52
Grundig
10, 11
Hitachi
24
JVC
33
Loewe
45
Mivar
09, 70
NEC
66
Nokia
15, 16, 69
Panasonic
17, 49
Philips
06, 07, 08
Saba
12, 13
Samsung
22, 23
Sanyo
25
Sharp
29
Telefunken
36
Thomson
43
Toshiba
38
Manufacturer
Code number
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Connecting the DVD-VCR
Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR
Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 54) explains additional hookup methods that
will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheatre” experience.
Note
• When you connect the DVD-VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to tune
• When you connect the DVD-VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to tune
your TV to the DVD-VCR (see page 13).
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV
and connect it to on the rear panel of the
and connect it to on the rear panel of the
DVD-VCR.
2
Connect
of the DVD-VCR and the
aerial input of your TV using the supplied
aerial cable.
3
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Mains lead
AERIAL IN
to mains
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
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1. GENERAL
This section is extracted from instruction manual.
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Connecting the DVD-VCR
Additional connections
To a TV that has audio/
video input jacks
This additional connection
This additional connection
improve picture and sound
quality. Connect the TV as
shown on the right.
Audio/video cord (not supplied)
LINE OUT
LINE IN
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Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function
Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the
Auto Set Up function
Before using the DVD-VCR for the first
time, set up the DVD-VCR using the Auto
Set Up function. With this function, you can
set TV channels automatically.
Before you start…
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 9).
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
Tune the TV to channel 68 (in Australia), channel 63 (in New Zealand) or
Tune the TV to channel 68 (in Australia), channel 63 (in New Zealand) or
channel 32 (the initial RF channel for this DVD-VCR). Refer to your TV
manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly,
see “To change the RF channel” on page 15.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
SET UP
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Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function
To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press SET UP.
Press SET UP.
2
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
SLV-D940P AZ
The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and the
SLV-D940P AZ
The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and the
“SYSTEM SELECTION” menu appears.
Step 3 is skipped.
Step 3 is skipped.
SLV-D940P ME/EA
The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and the
The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and the
“LANGUAGE SET” menu appears.
Press V/v to select the desired language, then
Press V/v to select the desired language, then
press ENTER.
The message for the Auto Set Up function
The message for the Auto Set Up function
appears.
3
Press ENTER.
The “SYSTEM SELECTION” menu appears.
The “SYSTEM SELECTION” menu appears.
4
Press V/v to select the appropriate TV system,
then press ENTER.
The DVD-VCR starts searching for all of the
receivable channels and presets them (in the
appropriate order for your local area).
If you want to change the order of the channels
If you want to change the order of the channels
or disable unwanted programme positions, see
“Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 23.
After the search is complete, the clock setting menu appears. See “Setting
After the search is complete, the clock setting menu appears. See “Setting
the clock” on page 17.
ENTER
RETURN
SYSTEM SELECTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
SYSTEM - B/G (NEW ZEALAND)
SYSTEM - B/B (AUSTRALIA)
SYSTEM - B/B (AUSTRALIA)
RETURN
LANGUAGE SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
English
Français
Deutsch
Français
Deutsch
B
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
Italiano
Nederlands
ENTER
RETURN
SYSTEM SELECTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
SYSTEM - B/G
SYSTEM - D/K
SYSTEM - I
SYSTEM - D/K
SYSTEM - I
ENTER
Please wait
RETURN
AUTO SETUP
SET UP
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Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function
To change the RF channel
If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on the DVD-
If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on the DVD-
VCR and TV. Select “Install” in the “OPTION” menu, then press V/v to select
“Video Output CH.” Select the RF channel by pressing the B/b buttons and press
ENTER. Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears.
Tip
• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in the Auto
• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in the Auto
Set Up function, see page 16.
Notes
• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (timer etc.) will be
• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (timer etc.) will be
reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.
• Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first time after
you purchase the DVD-VCR.
• If you want to use the Auto Set Up function again, select “Install” in the “OPTION” menu,
then press V/v to select “Auto Setup,” then repeat step 3.
• Auto preset can be performed by pressing x on the unit continuously for 5 seconds or more
during power off with no tape inserted.
• The Line Through function will not operate properly if “Power Save” in “OPTION” menu is
set to “On.” Set “Power Save” to “Off” to ensure proper operation.
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