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Connecting the DVD-VCR
Additional connections
To a satellite or digital tuner
with Line Through
with Line Through
Using the Line Through
function, you can watch
programmes from a satellite or
digital tuner connected to this
DVD-VCR on the TV even
when the DVD-VCR is turned
off. When you turn on the
satellite or digital tuner, this
DVD-VCR automatically sends
the signal from the satellite or
digital tuner to the TV without
turning itself on.
function, you can watch
programmes from a satellite or
digital tuner connected to this
DVD-VCR on the TV even
when the DVD-VCR is turned
off. When you turn on the
satellite or digital tuner, this
DVD-VCR automatically sends
the signal from the satellite or
digital tuner to the TV without
turning itself on.
Notes
• This function may not work with some types of satellite or digital tuners.
• When the DVD-VCR is turned off, set the TV to the video channel.
• The Line Through function will not operate properly if “Power Save” in “OPTION” menu is
• When the DVD-VCR is turned off, set the TV to the video channel.
• 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.
1
Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the LINE-3 connector as shown above.
2
Turn off the DVD-VCR.
To watch a programme, turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV.
Scart cable (not supplied)
LINE OUT
: Signal flow
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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, guide channels for the
ShowView system*, and DVD-VCR clock
automatically.
time, set up the DVD-VCR using the Auto
Set Up function. With this function, you can
set TV channels, guide channels for the
ShowView system*, and DVD-VCR clock
automatically.
* SLV-D980P D only
Before you start…
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 10).
remote (page 10).
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, tune the TV to
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 17.
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 17.
2
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and the
“LANGUAGE SET” menu appears.
“LANGUAGE SET” menu appears.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
RETURN
LANGUAGE SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
English
Français
Deutsch
Français
Deutsch
B
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
Italiano
Nederlands
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Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function
3
Press
V/v to select the desired language, then
press ENTER repeatedly.
The “COUNTRY SELECTION” menu
appears.
appears.
The abbreviations of the countries
are as follows:
are as follows:
4
Press
V/v/B/b to select the abbreviation of
your country from the table in step 3, then press
ENTER.
If your country does not appear, select “Others.”
The DVD-VCR starts searching for all of the
receivable channels and presets them (in the
appropriate order for your local area).
ENTER.
If your country does not appear, select “Others.”
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 or disable unwanted
programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on
page 24.
programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on
page 24.
After the search is complete, the current time appears for any stations that
transmit a time signal. If the time does not appear, set the clock manually.
See “Setting the clock” on page 20.
transmit a time signal. If the time does not appear, set the clock manually.
See “Setting the clock” on page 20.
ENTER
A
DK
B
FIN
D
D
NL
N
I
P
E
E
S
TR
CH
GR
HU
HU
PL
Others
CZ
RETURN
COUNTRY SELECTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
b
B
Abbreviation
Country
A
Austria
B
Belgium
DK
Denmark
FIN
Finland
D
Germany
NL
Netherlands
I
Italy
N
Norway
P
Portugal
E
Spain
S
Sweden
CH
Switzerland
TR
Turkey
GR
Greece
HU
Hungary
PL
Poland
CZ
Czech
Abbreviation
Country
ENTER
Please wait
RETURN
AUTO SETUP
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.
To change the RF channel
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
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
Set Up function, see page 18.
Notes
• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (ShowView, 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.
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Selecting a language
Step 5 : Selecting a language
You can change the on-screen display
language.
language.
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 10).
remote (page 10).
• Set your TV to the video channel so that
the signal from the player appears on the
TV screen.
TV screen.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the
DVD playback.
DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP, then press
V/v to select
(OPTION) and press ENTER.
2
Press
V/v to select “Language,” then press
ENTER.
The “LANGUAGE SET” menu appears.
3
Press
V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER.
V/v
ENTER
SET UP
SET UP
ENTER
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
ENTER
RETURN
LANGUAGE SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
English
Français
Deutsch
Français
Deutsch
B
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
Italiano
Nederlands
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Selecting a language
4
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
SET UP
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Setting the clock
Step 6 : Setting the clock
You must set the time and date on the DVD-
VCR to use the timer features properly.
VCR to use the timer features properly.
The Auto Clock Set function works only if a
station in your area is broadcasting a time
signal.
station in your area is broadcasting a time
signal.
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 10).
remote (page 10).
• Set your TV to the video channel so that
the signal from the player appears on the
TV screen.
TV screen.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the
DVD playback.
DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP, then press
V/v to select
(OPTION) and press ENTER.
2
Press
V/v to select “Clock,” then press
ENTER.
The “CLOCK SET” menu appears.
3
Press
V/v to set the hour.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
SET UP
ENTER
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
ENTER
12:00 01/JAN /2005 SAT
Time Date
Auto Clock
RETURN
CLOCK SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
b
B
Year
[ On ]
ENTER
18:00 01/JAN /2005 SAT
RETURN
CLOCK SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
b
B
Time Date
Auto Clock
Year
[ On ]
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Setting the clock
Tips
• If you set “Auto Clock” to “On,” the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the DVD-
VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal
from the station.
from the station.
• To change the digits while setting, press
B to return to the item to be changed, and select the
digits by pressing
V/v.
Note
• The clock display appears when VIDEO mode is selected with no tape inserted or when the
DVD-VCR is turned off.
4
Press
b to select the minutes and set the
minutes by pressing
V/v.
5
Set the day, month, and year in sequence by
pressing
pressing
b to select the item to be set, and
press
V/v to select the digits, then press b.
The day of the week is set automatically.
Press
b to select “Auto Clock.”
6
Press
V/v to select
“
On
”
for the setting of the
Auto Clock Set function.
The DVD-VCR automatically sets the clock
according to the time signal broadcast between
the channels PR 1 to PR 5.
according to the time signal broadcast between
the channels PR 1 to PR 5.
If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function,
select “Off.”
select “Off.”
7
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
8
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
ENTER
RETURN
CLOCK SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
b
B
18:30 01/JAN /2005 SAT
Time Date
Auto Clock
Year
[ On ]
ENTER
18:30 28/SEP /2005 WED
RETURN
CLOCK SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
b
B
Time Date
Auto Clock
Year
[ On ]
ENTER
Year
[ On ]
18:30 28/SEP /2005 WED
RETURN
CLOCK SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
b
B
Time Date
Auto Clock
ENTER
SET UP
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Presetting channels
Step 7 : Presetting channels
If some channels could not be preset using
the Auto Set Up function, you can preset
them manually.
the Auto Set Up function, you can preset
them manually.
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 10).
remote (page 10).
• Set your TV to the video channel so that
the signal from the player appears on the
TV screen.
TV screen.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the
DVD playback.
DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP, then press
V/v to select
(OPTION) and press ENTER.
2
Press
V/v to select “Install,” then press
ENTER.
The “INSTALL” menu appears.
3
Press
V/v to select “Manual Setup,” then
press ENTER.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
O
RETURN
SET UP
ENTER
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Screen Messages
User Set
Clock
:English
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
[ Off ]
[ On ]
[ On ]
Power Save
[ Off ]
v
V
ENTER
Manual Setup
Auto Setup
RETURN
INSTALL
SET UP
ENTER
V v
Video Output CH
[
CH32
]
ENTER
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
029
027
030
032
032
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
DEC
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
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Presetting channels
4
Press
V/v to select the row which you want to
preset, then press
b.
To display other pages for programme
positions 6 to 80, press
positions 6 to 80, press
V/v repeatedly.
5
Press
B/b repeatedly until the channel you
want is displayed.
6
Press
V/v to select “NAME,” then press b.
7
Enter the station name.
1
Press
V/v to select a character.
Each time you press
V, the character
changes as shown below.
A
t
B
t
…
t
Z
t
0
t
1
t
…
t
9
t
– (space)
t
A
2
Press
b to set the next character.
The next space flashes.
To correct a character, press
To correct a character, press
B/b until the character you want to correct
flashes, then reset it.
You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.
You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.
8
Press ENTER to confirm the station name.
9
Press
O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.
ENTER
PR
MFT
CH
DECODER
NAME
NAME
: 5
: –
: – – –
: OFF
: – – – –
: – – – –
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
V
v
B
b
ENTER
PR
MFT
CH
DECODER
NAME
NAME
: 5
: OFF
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
: –
: – – –
: – – – –
V
v
B
b
ENTER
PR
MFT
CH
DECODER
NAME
NAME
: 5
: 033
: 033
: OFF
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
: –
: – – – –
V
v
B
b
ENTER
PR
MFT
CH
DECODER
NAME
NAME
: 5
: 033
: 033
: OFF
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
: –
: O – – –
V
v
B
b
ENTER
SET UP
RETURN
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Presetting channels
If the picture is not clear
If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT) function.
After step 5, press
After step 5, press
V/v to select “MFT.” Press B/b to get a clear picture. Then
press ENTER.
Tips
• To set the programme position for the decoder, see “Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder”
on page 30.
• The DVD-VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically.
Note
• When adjusting MFT, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the
picture being received.
Changing/disabling programme positions
After setting the channels, you can change
the programme positions as you like. If any
programme positions are unused or contain
unwanted channels, you can disable them.
the programme positions as you like. If any
programme positions are unused or contain
unwanted channels, you can disable them.
You can also change the station names. If the
station names are not displayed, you can
enter them manually.
station names are not displayed, you can
enter them manually.
Changing programme
positions
positions
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 10).
remote (page 10).
• Set your TV to the video channel so that
the signal from the player appears on the
TV screen.
TV screen.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the
DVD playback.
DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP, then press
V/v to select
(OPTION) and press ENTER.
SET UP
V/v
ENTER
O
RETURN
SET UP
ENTER
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
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2
Press
V/v to select “Install,” then press
ENTER.
The “INSTALL” menu appears.
3
Press
V/v to select “Manual Setup,” then press
ENTER.
4
Press
V/v to select the row containing the
programme position you want to change.
To display other pages for programme
positions 6 to 80, press
positions 6 to 80, press
V/v repeatedly.
5
Press ENTER, then press
V/v to move to the
desired programme position.
6
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 4 through 6.
7
Press
O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.
ENTER
Manual Setup
Auto Setup
RETURN
INSTALL
SET UP
ENTER
V v
Video Output CH
[
CH32
]
ENTER
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
029
027
030
032
032
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
DEC
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
ENTER
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
029
027
030
032
032
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
DEC
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
ENTER
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
029
027
030
032
032
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
DEC
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
V
v
B
ENTER
SWAPPING :
ENTER
RETURN
SET UP
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Presetting channels
Disabling unwanted programme positions
After presetting channels, you can disable
unused programme positions. The disabled
positions will be skipped later when you
press the PROG +/– buttons.
unused programme positions. The disabled
positions will be skipped later when you
press the PROG +/– buttons.
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 10).
remote (page 10).
• Set your TV to the video channel so that
the signal from the player appears on the
TV screen.
TV screen.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the
DVD playback.
DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP, then press
V/v to select
(OPTION) and press ENTER.
2
Press
V/v to select “Install,” then press
ENTER.
The “INSTALL” menu appears.
SET UP
CLEAR
V/v
ENTER
O
RETURN
SET UP
ENTER
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
ENTER
Manual Setup
Auto Setup
Video Output CH
RETURN
INSTALL
SET UP
ENTER
V v
[
CH32
]
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Presetting channels
Note
• Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you disable a
programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.
3
Press
V/v to select “Manual Setup,” then press
ENTER.
4
Press
V/v to select the row which you want to
disable.
To display other pages for programme
positions 6 to 80, press
positions 6 to 80, press
V/v repeatedly.
5
Press CLEAR.
The selected row will be cleared as shown on
the right.
the right.
6
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for any other programme positions you want to
disable.
disable.
7
Press
O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.
ENTER
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
029
027
030
032
032
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
DEC
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
ENTER
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
029
027
030
032
032
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
DEC
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
CLEAR
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
027
027
030
032
032
NAME
AAB –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
DEC
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
RETURN
SET UP
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Presetting channels
Changing the station names
You can change or enter the station names
(up to 4 characters). The DVD-VCR must
receive channel information for station
names to appear automatically.
(up to 4 characters). The DVD-VCR must
receive channel information for station
names to appear automatically.
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 10).
remote (page 10).
• Set your TV to the video channel so that
the signal from the player appears on the
TV screen.
TV screen.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the
DVD playback.
DVD playback.
1
Press SET UP, then press
V/v to select
(OPTION) and press ENTER.
2
Press
V/v to select “Install,” then press
ENTER.
The “INSTALL” menu appears.
3
Press
V/v to select “Manual Setup,” then press
ENTER.
SET UP
V/v/B/b
ENTER
O
RETURN
SET UP
ENTER
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
ENTER
Manual Setup
Auto Setup
RETURN
INSTALL
SET UP
ENTER
V v
Video Output CH
[
CH32
]
ENTER
PR
2
1
3
4
5
4
5
CH
029
027
030
032
032
NAME
LMN –
AAB –
CDE –
I J K –
DEC
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
RETURN
TV STATION TABLE
ENTER
CLEAR
CLEAR
SWAPPING :
DELETE :
V
v
B
033
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4
Press
V/v to select the row which you want to
change or enter the station name, then press
b.
To display other pages for programme
positions 6 to 80, press
positions 6 to 80, press
v/V repeatedly.
5
Press
V/v to select “NAME,” then press b.
6
Enter the station name.
1
Press
V/v to select a character.
Each time you press
V, the character
changes as shown below.
A
t
B
t
…
t
Z
t
0
t
1
t
…
t
9
t
– (space)
t
A
2
Press
b to set the next character.
The next space flashes.
To correct a character, press
To correct a character, press
B/b until the character you want to correct
flashes, then reset it.
You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.
7
Press ENTER to confirm the new name.
8
Press
O RETURN, then press SET UP to exit the menu.
ENTER
PR
MFT
CH
DECODER
NAME
NAME
: 5
: 033
: 033
: OFF
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
v V
B
b
: –
: – – – –
ENTER
PR
MFT
CH
DECODER
NAME
NAME
: 5
: 033
: 033
: OFF
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
: –
: – – – –
v V
B
b
ENTER
PR
MFT
CH
DECODER
NAME
NAME
: 5
: 033
: 033
: OFF
RETURN
MANUAL TUNING
ENTER
MEMORY :
: –
: O – – –
v V
B
b
ENTER
RETURN
SET UP
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