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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
(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.)
shorted 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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1. GENERAL
This section is extracted from instruction manual. (2-585-815-E1)
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About this manual
About this manual
• This manual mainly explains operations
using the remote, but the same operations can
also be performed using the buttons on the
DVD-VCR having the same or similar
names.
also be performed using the buttons on the
DVD-VCR having the same or similar
names.
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for
DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
• The meaning of the icons used in this manual
is described below:
* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.
This player can play the
following discs
following discs
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and
“CD” logos are trademarks.
“DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and
“CD” logos are trademarks.
Note about CDs/DVDs
The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs
recorded in the following formats:
recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
format conforming to ISO 9660* Level 1/
Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet
Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet
– KODAK Picture CD format
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,
defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
Standardization).
The player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in the
following formats:
DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs recorded in the
following formats:
– MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of
format conforming to UDF (Universal Disk
Format).
Format).
Icon
Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs in video mode or DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs
VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs in video mode or DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs
Functions available for DVD-
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-
RWs in video CD format or Super
VCD format
CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-
RWs in video CD format or Super
VCD format
Functions available for music
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music
CD format
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music
CD format
Functions available for DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs containing MP3* audio
tracks or JPEG files)
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs containing MP3* audio
tracks or JPEG files)
Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs
containing MP3* audio tracks or
JPEG files)
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs
containing MP3* audio tracks or
JPEG files)
Functions available for VHS
VIDEOs
VIDEOs
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW/-R
DVD+RW/+R
VIDEO CD/
Music CD
Music CD
CD-RW/-R
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This player can play the following discs
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO
discs (playback only) labelled with identical
region codes. This system is used to protect
copyrights.
back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO
discs (playback only) labelled with identical
region codes. This system is used to protect
copyrights.
DVDs labelled
will also play on this
player.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a
message will appear on the TV screen to indicate
that the disc is not playable. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO
is prohibited by area restrictions.
message will appear on the TV screen to indicate
that the disc is not playable. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO
is prohibited by area restrictions.
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those
recorded in the formats listed on the previous
page.
page.
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD Audios
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD Audios
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
Also, the player cannot play the following discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region code.
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane tape
or a sticker still left on it.
Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs,
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-
RWs
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-
RWs
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this
player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not
work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if
they have been correctly finalized. In this case,
view the disc by normal playback. Also some
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet
Write format cannot be played.
Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this
player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not
work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even if
they have been correctly finalized. In this case,
view the disc by normal playback. Also some
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet
Write format cannot be played.
ALL
NO.
X
DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
MODEL NO. SLV-DXXXX
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
MODEL NO. SLV-DXXXX
~AC 220–240V 50Hz 20W
Region code
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Notes about discs
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO
CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this player plays DVDs and
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO
CDs.
CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this player plays DVDs and
VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO
CDs.
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies
copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Note on DualDiscs
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. A
DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side. Please
be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may
not play on this product because these discs do
not conform to the CD standard.
“DualDisc” is a trademark of the Recording
Industry Association of America (RIAA).
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. A
DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side. Please
be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may
not play on this product because these discs do
not conform to the CD standard.
“DualDisc” is a trademark of the Recording
Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Notes about discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in
a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside the
car.
a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside the
car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre out.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
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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.
• Remote commander
• Aerial cable
• R6 (size AA) batteries
Check your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models: SLV-D980P D, SLV-D975P E and
SLV-D970P E. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your DVD-VCR.
Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-D980P D
only.”
SLV-D970P E. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your DVD-VCR.
Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-D980P D
only.”
SLV-D970P B/D970P E/D970P N/D970P R/
D975P E/D980P D/D980P GI
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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
• 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.
by matching the + and – on the
batteries to the diagram inside the
battery compartment.
Insert the negative (–) end first,
then push in and down until the
positive (+) end clicks into
position.
then push in and down until the
positive (+) end clicks into
position.
Using the remote
commander
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
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
symbol near the remote sensor, this
remote commander will not
operate the TV.
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 DVD-VCR
the VCR
DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO and point at the remote sensor
at the DVD-VCR
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.
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.
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
the one that works with your TV.
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 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
12
Connecting the DVD-VCR
Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR
Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 59) explains additional hookup methods that
will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheatre” experience.
will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheatre” experience.
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 13.
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
Note
• 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 15).
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV
and connect it to
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.
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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Connecting the DVD-VCR
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from your
TV and connect it to
TV 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.
supplied aerial cable.
3
Connect LINE-1 (EURO AV) on the
DVD-VCR and the Scart (EURO-AV)
connector on the TV with the optional
Scart cable.
DVD-VCR and the Scart (EURO-AV)
connector on the TV with the optional
Scart cable.
This connection improves picture and
sound quality.
sound quality.
4
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Mains lead
LINE-1
(EURO AV)
(EURO AV)
AERIAL IN
Scart
(EURO-AV)
(EURO-AV)
to mains
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
Scart cable (not supplied)
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