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The laser diode in the optical pick up may suffer electrostatic
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 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

grounded to the table.

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(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.)

(7) After replacing the Pick-up, open the short terminal on the PCB.

THE UNIT

WRIST-STRAP
FOR GROUNDING

1M

1M

CONDUCTIVE SHEET

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1) Remove the power cord.
2) Disassemble the Deck-Assy.
3) Make solder land 2 points short on Pick-up.

(See Fig. 4)

4) Disassembly the Pick-up.

1) Replace the Pick-up.
2) Remove the soldering 2 points on Pick-up.
3) Reassemble the Deck-Assy.

 If the assembly and disassembly are not done in correct  sequence, the Pick-up may be damaged.

SOLDER LAND 2 POINTS SHORT

Fig. 4

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This section is extracted from  instruction manual. (2-585-820-11)

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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.

• “DVD” may be used as a general term for 

DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, and 
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.

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”  
“DVD+R DL,” “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and 
“CD” logos are trademarks.

The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs 
recorded in the following formats:

– music CD format
– 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

– KODAK Picture CD format

* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, 

defined by ISO (International Organization for 
Standardization).

The player can play DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
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).

– 8 cm DVD-RW/DVD-R

Functions available for DVD 
VIDEOs and DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs in video mode or  
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-
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

Functions available for music 
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)

Functions available for DATA 
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs 
containing MP3* audio tracks or 
JPEG files)

Functions available for VHS 
VIDEOs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/-R

DVD+RW/+R

VIDEO CD/
Music CD

CD-RW/-R

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This player can play the following discs

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.

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.

The player cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those 

recorded in the formats listed on the previous 
page

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD Audios
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD-Rs recorded in VR (Video Recording) 

mode

• DVD-Rs with CPRM*
* CPRM  (Copyright Protection for Recordable Media) 

is a coding technology that protects copyrights for 
images.

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., 

card, heart)

• A  disc  with paper or stickers on it
• A  disc  that  has the adhesive of cellophane tape 

or a sticker still left on it

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.

NO.

X

DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
MODEL NO.   SLV-DXXXX

~AC 220–240V         50Hz 20W

Region code

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Notes about discs

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.

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.

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which 
mates DVD recorded material on one side with 
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not 
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, 
playback on this product is not guaranteed.

• 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.

• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• 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.

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Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: 

• The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this DVD-VCR.  

• Remote commander

• Aerial cable

• R6  (size AA) batteries

The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models: SLV-D985P AZ, SLV-D985P ME and 
SLV-D985P EA.  Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your DVD-VCR.
SLV-D985P AZ is the model used for illustration purposes.  Any difference in operation is 
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-D985P AZ only.”

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Setting up the remote commander

• 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 

may cause a malfunction.

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, 
then push in and down until the 
positive (+) end clicks into 
position.

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 

 

symbol near the remote sensor, this 
remote commander will not 
operate the TV.

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

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Setting up 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

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.

• 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.

Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV.

Hold down 

?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the number buttons.  

Then release 

?/1.

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

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Connecting the DVD-VCR

Note that “Advanced Hookups” (page 56) explains additional hookup methods that 
will optimize the picture and sound for a true “hometheatre” experience.

• 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 14).

Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV 
and connect it to 

 on the rear panel of the 

DVD-VCR.

Connect 

 of the DVD-VCR and the 

aerial input of your TV using the supplied 
aerial cable.

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

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Connecting the DVD-VCR

This additional connection 
improve picture and sound 
quality.  Connect the TV as 
shown on the right.