Sony SLV-D980P User Manual

2-585-817-12 (1) GBDVD Player/Video Cassette RecorderOperating InstructionsSLV-D980P GI© 2005 Sony CorporationPA L

10Setting up the remote commanderStep 2 : Setting up the remote commanderNotes• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.•

100Adjusting the picture (tracking)Adjusting the picture (tracking) Adjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when pla

101Adjusting the picture (tracking)VCR Additional Operations2Press V/v to select “User Set,” then press ENTER.3Press V/v to select “Smart Trilogic,” t

102Changing menu optionsChanging menu options 1Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select (OPTION) or (VIDEO) and

103Changing menu optionsVCR Additional OperationsMenu choicesThe default settings are indicated in bold print.OPTIONVIDEO SETUPNotes• When the VCR sta

104EditingEditing How to connect to record on this VCRConnect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR. Refer to the exam

105EditingVCR Additional OperationsExample CHow to connect to a stereo systemConnect the LINE-2 IN t/o L/R jacks on this DVD-VCR to the audio output j

106EditingOperation (when recording on this VCR)To stop editingPress the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.Tip• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing,

107General setup informationAdditional InformationAdditional InformationGeneral setup informationChanging setup options1Press SET UP when the DVD play

108General setup informationMenu choicesInitial settings are indicated in bold print.4Press B/b to change the setting.When changing the “RF Output Cha

109TroubleshootingAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony servi

Getting Started11Setting up the remote commanderControlling other TVs with the remote commanderThe remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-So

110TroubleshootingDVD TroubleshootingSymptom RemedyPictureThere is no picture/picture noise appears.• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.• The co

111TroubleshootingAdditional InformationSoundThe sound volume is low. • The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound volume may improve if you set

112TroubleshootingOperationThe language for the sound track cannot be changed.• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the

113TroubleshootingAdditional InformationVCR TroubleshootingSymptom RemedyPlaybackThe playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.• Make sure the

114TroubleshootingTimer recordingThe timer does not operate. • Check that the clock is set.• Make sure a tape has been inserted.• Check that the safet

115GlossaryAdditional InformationGlossaryChapter (page 33)Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed

116GlossaryInterlace formatInterlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on

117SpecificationsAdditional InformationSpecificationsSystemLaser Semiconductor laserSignal format systemPAL/(NTSC )Channel coveragePAL (I)VHF IA to IJ

118Index to parts and controlsIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panelA ?/1 (on/standby) swi

119Index to parts and controlsAdditional InformationDisplay windowA DVD indicator (29)B Angle indicator (72)C Record indicator (41)D VIDEO indicator (

12Connecting the DVD-VCRStep 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCRNote that “Advanced Hookups” (page 53) explains additional hookup methods that will optimize th

120Index to parts and controlsRear panelDVD player and VCRA Mains lead (12) B OUT AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks (53)C (in from aerial) connector (12) D (out

121Index to parts and controlsAdditional InformationRemote commander for DVDA Z (open/close) button (28) (30)B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (10)C SELECT DVD

122Index to parts and controlsRemote commander for VCRA Z (eject) button (38)B TV / DVD·VIDEO switch (10)C SELECT VIDEO button (10)D Number buttons* (

123DVD Audio/Subtitle LanguageAdditional InformationDVD Audio/Subtitle LanguageAbbreviation LanguageARA ArabicBUL BulgarianCHI ChineseCRO CroatianCZE

Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia AK68-00720AIndexNumerics16:9 614:3 Letter Box 614:3 Pan Scan 61AAdjustingpicture 100tracking 100Aerial hookup 12

Getting Started13Connecting the DVD-VCRIf your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector1Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to on the

14Connecting the DVD-VCRAdditional connectionsTo a satellite or digital tuner with Line ThroughUsing the Line Through function, you can watch programm

Getting Started15Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up functionStep 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up functionBefore using the DVD

16Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up functionTo cancel the Auto Set Up functionPress SET UP.To change the RF channelIf the picture does not a

Getting Started17Selecting a languageStep 5 : Selecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language.Before you start…• Turn on the DVD-VCR

18Setting the clockStep 6 : Setting the clockYou must set the time and date on the DVD-VCR to use the timer features properly.The Auto Clock Set funct

Getting Started19Setting the clockTips• If you set “Auto Clock” to “On,” the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the DVD-VCR is turned off.

2WARNINGWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer

20Presetting channelsStep 7 : Presetting channelsIf some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually.Bef

Getting Started21Presetting channels4Press V/v to select the row which you want to preset, then press b.To display other pages for programme positions

22Presetting channelsIf the picture is not clearIf the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT) function. After step 5, press V

Getting Started23Presetting channels2Press V/v to select “Install,” then press ENTER.The “INSTALL” menu appears.3Press V/v to select “Manual Setup,” t

24Presetting channelsDisabling unwanted programme positionsAfter presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positi

Getting Started25Presetting channelsNote• Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you disable a programme position

26Presetting channelsChanging the station namesYou can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The DVD-VCR must receive channel infor

Getting Started27Presetting channels4Press V/v to select the row which you want to change or enter the station name, then press b.To display other pag

28Playing discsBasic OperationsPlaying discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating

29Playing discsBasic OperationsTips• To make a video timer reservation during DVD playback, we recommend performing the operations under “Quick Timer

3Welcome!Welcome!Thank you for purchasing this Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroug

30Playing discs*1If you pause the DVD player for more than 5 minutes, the DVD player will automatically stop.*2Playback quickly or slowly with sound (

31Playing discsBasic OperationsNotes• No sound is output except for:– during normal play– during playback quickly or slowly with sound• You cannot per

32Playing discsNotes on playing DTS* sound tracks on a CD• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, no audio out will be output from the analogue stereo jacks. T

33Guide to the on-screen displayBasic OperationsGuide to the on-screen display Press DISPLAY during playback. The following information appears;

34Guide to the on-screen displayTo playback the desired title/track or chapterYou can playback the desired title/track or chapter using this menu. The

35Guide to the on-screen displayBasic OperationsNotes• The display may not change as operated depending on the disc.• The display window continue indi

36Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)Locking the disc tray (Child Lock) You can lock the disc tray so that the disc tray is not opened by mistake.

37Playing a tapeBasic OperationsPlaying a tape Before you start...• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Set your TV to the video channel so that the si

38Playing a tapeAdditional tasks* If you pause the VCR for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume play.To turn off the power while rew

39Playing a tapeBasic OperationsTo resume normal playbackPress H.To set the colour systemIf the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear duri

4Table of contentsTable of contents2 WARNING3 Welcome!3 Caution6 About this manual6 This player can play the following discs8 Notes about discsGetting

40Recording TV programmesRecording TV programmes Before you start...• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. • Switch the input selector on your TV so that

41Recording TV programmesBasic OperationsTo stop recordingPress x.2• To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme position number yo

42Recording TV programmesTo check the remaining timePress DISPLAY three times. With the display on, press DISPLAY again to check the remaining time.I

43Recording TV programmesBasic OperationsTo save a recordingTo prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the

44Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® systemRecording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® system The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature tha

45Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® systemBasic Operations2Press V/v to select “VideoPlus,” then press ENTER.The “VideoPlus” menu appears

46Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® systemTo stop recordingTo stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x.Daily

47Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® systemBasic OperationsTo record satellite broadcastsIf you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, y

48Recording TV programmes using the timerRecording TV programmes using the timer You can preset up to six programmes at a time.Before you start…• Chec

49Recording TV programmes using the timerBasic Operations2Press V/v to select “Standard,” then press ENTER.The timer programming menu appears.3Set the

5Table of contentsDVD Additional Operations69 Using the DVD’s menu 71 Zooming into a scene 72 Changing the angles 74 Displaying the subtitle 75 V

50Recording TV programmes using the timerTo stop recordingTo stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x.Daily/weekly record

51Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsBasic OperationsChecking/changing/cancelling timer settings Before you start…• Check that the DVD-VCR clo

52Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsWhen the timer settings overlapThe programme that starts first has priority and the second programme star

53A/V Receiver hookupAdvanced HookupsAdvanced HookupsA/V Receiver hookup A Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby* Surround (Pro Log

54A/V Receiver hookupB Use this hookup if your A/V receiver has a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS* decoder, a digital input jack and 6 speakersThis c

55S-Video/Component Video hookupAdvanced HookupsS-Video/Component Video hookup Make audio connections using the OUT AUDIO L/R jacks or DIGITAL AUD

56S-Video/Component Video hookupB Use this hookup if your TV has component video input jacksConnect your TV via the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a

57Audio SetupDVD Settings and AdjustmentsDVD Settings and AdjustmentsAudio Setup “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback

58Audio SetupMenu choices• Dolby DigitalSelects the type of Dolby Digital signal. The default setting is indicated in bold print. •MPEGSelects the typ

59Audio SetupDVD Settings and Adjustments• Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control)Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD th

6About this manualAbout this manual• This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the

60Screen SetupScreen Setup “Screen Setup” allows you to set the screen according to the playback and connection conditions.1Press SET UP when the DVD

61Screen SetupDVD Settings and AdjustmentsMenu choices• TV TypeSelects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).The default setting

62Screen Setup• DVD Component OutSelects whether or not to output DVD Component Out signals from the DVD Component Out jack on the rear panel of the p

63Screen SetupDVD Settings and AdjustmentsTip• The “Progressive” setting can be canceled in stop mode by pressing X on the unit continuously for 5 sec

64Setting the display or sound track languageSetting the display or sound track language You can set various languages for the disc’s menu, sound tr

65Setting the display or sound track languageDVD Settings and AdjustmentsTip• If you select “Others” in step 4, an additional language menu appears.

66Parental Control (limiting playback by children)Parental Control (limiting playback by children) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited accordin

67Parental Control (limiting playback by children)DVD Settings and Adjustments3Press b to select “Yes.”• If you have not entered a passwordThe display

68Parental Control (limiting playback by children)To change the passwordTo turn off the Parental Control functionSet “Use Password” to “No” in step 3

69Using the DVD’s menuDVD Additional OperationsDVD Additional OperationsUsing the DVD’s menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a m

7This player can play the following discsRegion codeYour player has a region code printed on the back of the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs (

70Using the DVD’s menuNote• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to use the TOP MENU button or search a point by setting the time.2Press V/

71Zooming into a sceneDVD Additional OperationsZooming into a scene Notes• You cannot use 4× magnification when you play VIDEO CDs. • The zoom fu

72Changing the anglesChanging the angles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ” appears in the display wind

73Changing the anglesDVD Additional OperationsNote• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the angles even if multi-angles are reco

74Displaying the subtitleDisplaying the subtitle To turn off the subtitlesSelect “Off” in step 3.Note• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able t

75Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)DVD Additional OperationsVarious play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle

76Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)To stop programme playPress CLEAR until “Off” appears at the upper left top o

77Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)DVD Additional OperationsPlaying in random order (Shuffle play) To return to

78Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)Playing repeatedly (Repeat play) You can play all of the titles or

79Various play mode functions (Programme play, Shuffle play, Repeat play)DVD Additional OperationsTo return to normal playSelect “Off” in step 2 or pr

8Notes about discsNote on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDsSome playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software

80Changing the soundChanging the sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS), you can change the

81Virtual surround settingDVD Additional OperationsVirtual surround setting When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, SURROUND lets you en

82Virtual surround settingTo cancel the settingSelect “Off” in step 2.Notes• When the playing signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers,

83Playing an MP3 audio trackDVD Additional OperationsPlaying an MP3 audio track You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DV

84Playing an MP3 audio trackTo stop playPress x.To repeat playPress REPEAT repeatedly during playback to change the repeat mode.• FILE: repeats the cu

85Playing an MP3 audio trackDVD Additional OperationsNotes• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anythi

86Playing an MP3 audio trackTo return to normal playPress CLEAR during programme play.Tip• You cannot repeat play while in programme play. To shuffle

87Playing an MP3 audio trackDVD Additional OperationsThe Playback order of MP3 audio tracksThe playback order of albums and tracks recorded on a DATA

88Playing JPEG image filesPlaying JPEG image files You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/D

89Playing JPEG image filesDVD Additional OperationsTo rotate the selected image2Press V/v to select “JPEG,” then press ENTER.The “Album” display will

Getting Started9UnpackingGetting StartedStep 1 : UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the DVD-VCR: Note• The supplied remote

90Playing JPEG image filesTo zoom in an imageNote• You cannot use ZOOM on the remote in JPEG image files on DATA CD/DATA DVD.To enjoy the Slide showTo

91Playing JPEG image filesDVD Additional OperationsAbout JPEG image filesYou can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+

92Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/Off” functionsPlaying VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/Off” functions The PBC (Playback control) function allows you to search

93Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/Off” functionsDVD Additional OperationsTo return to the menuPress O RETURN.To play using “PBC Off”Press MENU to selec

94Quick Timer RecordingVCR Additional OperationsQuick Timer Recording After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatica

95Quick Timer RecordingVCR Additional OperationsTo extend the durationPress z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.To cancel the durationPress z

96Recording stereo and bilingual programmesRecording stereo and bilingual programmes In the NICAM systemThis VCR receives and records stereo and bilin

97Recording stereo and bilingual programmesVCR Additional OperationsSelecting the sound during Hi-Fi playbackPress AUDIO to select the sound you want.

98Searching using index functionSearching using index function To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)The VCR automatically marks the ta

99Searching using index functionVCR Additional OperationsTo search a specific recording (Index search)To stop searchingPress x.Note• No index signal w