Sony SLV-D985P AZ User manual

2-585-820-11 (2) GB
DVD Player/
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
SLV-D985P AZ/ME/EA
© 2005 Sony Corporation
PAL NTSC

2WARNING
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock,
do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Mains lead must only be
changed at a qualified
service shop.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the
rear exterior.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase
eye hazard. As the laser beam
used in this DVD player/Video
Cassette Recorder is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Precautions
Safety
• SLV-D985P AZ operates on
220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz.
SLV-D985P ME/EA operates
on 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60
Hz. Check that the unit’s
operating voltage is identical
with your local power supply.
• To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
• The unit is not disconnected
from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet,
even if the unit itself has been
turned off.
Installing
• Do not install the unit in a
confined space such as a
bookshelf or similar unit.
• Do not install the unit in an
inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and discs away
from equipment with strong
magnets, such as microwave
ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects
on the unit.
• Do not place the unit on
surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)
or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that may block the
ventilation slots.
• If the unit is brought directly
from a cold to a warm
location, moisture may
condense inside the unit and
cause damage to the video
head and tape. When you
first install the unit, or when
you move it from a cold to a
warm location, wait for about
three hours before operating
the unit.
Disposal of Old Electrical
& Electronic Equipment
This symbol is applicable only
in the European Union and other
European countries with
separate collection systems.

3
Welcome!
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this
Sony DVD Player/Video
Cassette Recorder. Before
operating this player, please
read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future
reference.
Caution
For use of the VCR
Television programmes, films,
video tapes and other
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of
such material may be contrary
to the provisions of the
copyright laws. Also, use of
this recorder with cable
television transmission may
require authorization from the
cable television transmitter
and/or programme owner.
For use of the DVD
player
This product incorporates
copyright protection
technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision,
and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

4Table of contents
Table of contents
2WA RN I NG
3Welcome!
3Caution
6About this manual
6This player can play the following discs
8Notes about discs
Getting Started
9Step 1 : Unpacking
10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander
12 Step 3 : Connecting the DVD-VCR
14 Step 4 : Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function
17 Step 5 : Selecting a language
18 Step 6 : Setting the clock
20 Step 7 : Selecting the TV system
22 Step 8 : Presetting channels
Basic Operations
30 Playing discs
35 Guide to the on-screen display
38 Locking the disc tray (Child Lock)
39 Playing a tape
42 Recording TV programmes
46 Recording TV programmes using the
timer
49 Recording TV programmes using
EASY TIMER
54 Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings
Advanced Hookups
56 A/V Receiver hookup
58 S-Video/Component hookup
DVD Settings and
Adjustments
60 Audio Setup
63 Screen Setup
67 Setting the display or sound track
language
69 Parental Control (limiting playback
by children)

5
Table of contents
DVD Additional Operations
72 Using the DVD’s menu
73 Zooming into a scene
74 Changing the angles
75 Displaying the subtitle
76 Various play mode functions
(Programme play, Shuffle play,
Repeat play)
81 Changing the sound
83 Virtual surround setting
85 Playing an MP3 audio track
90 Playing JPEG image files
94 Playing VIDEO CDs with “PBC On/
Off” functions
VCR Additional Operations
96 Quick Timer Recording
98 Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
101 Searching using index function
103 Adjusting the picture (tracking)
105 Changing menu options
107 Editing
Additional Information
109 General setup information
111 Troubleshooting
117 Glossary
119 Specifications
120 Index to parts and controls
125 DVD Audio/Subtitle Language
126 Index

6About 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.
• “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.
This player can play the
following discs
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“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:
– 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
Icon Meaning
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
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW/-R
DVD+RW/+R
VIDEO CD/
Music CD
CD-RW/-R

7
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.
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.
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
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
Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs,
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.
ALL
NO.
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DVD PLAYER/
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
MODEL NO.
SLV-DXXXX
~AC 220–240V 50Hz 20W
Region code
continued

8Notes about discs
Note on playback operations of
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.
Music discs encoded with
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.
Note on DualDiscs
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.
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.
• 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.

Getting Started
9
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-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.”

10 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
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.
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,
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
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

Getting Started
11
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
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
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.
1Set TV / DVD·VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV.
2Hold 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
Toshi b a 38
Manufacturer Code number

12 Connecting the DVD-VCR
Step 3 : 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.
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 14).
1Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV
and connect it to on the rear panel of the
DVD-VCR.
2Connect of the DVD-VCR and the
aerial input of your TV using the supplied
aerial cable.
3Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Mains lead
AERIAL IN
to mains
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow

Getting Started
13
Connecting the DVD-VCR
Additional connections
To a TV that has audio/
video input jacks
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

14 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 /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 10).
1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
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 16.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP

Getting Started
15
Setting up the DVD-VCR with the Auto Set Up function
To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press SET UP.
2Connect the mains lead to the mains.
SLV-D985P AZ
The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and the
“SYSTEM SELECTION” menu appears.
Step 3 is skipped.
SLV-D985P ME/EA
The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and the
“LANGUAGE SET” menu appears.
Press V/v to select the desired language, then
press ENTER.
The message for the Auto Set Up function
appears.
3Press ENTER.
The “SYSTEM SELECTION” menu appears.
4Press 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
or disable unwanted programme positions, see
“Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 24.
After the search is complete, the clock setting menu appears. See “Setting
the clock” on page 18.
ENTER
RETURN
SYSTEM SELECTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
SYSTEM - B/G (NEW ZEALAND)
SYSTEM - B/B (AUSTRALIA)
RETURN
LANGUAGE SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
English
Français
Deutsch
B
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
ENTER
RETURN
SYSTEM SELECTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
SYSTEM - B/G
SYSTEM - D/K
SYSTEM - I
ENTER
Please wait
RETURN
AUTO SETUP
SET UP
10%
continued

16 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-
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 17.
Notes
• 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 xon 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.

Getting Started
17
Selecting a language
Step 5 : Selecting a language
You can change the on-screen display
language.
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 10).
• Set your TV to the video channel so that
the signal from the player appears on the
TV screen.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the
DVD playback.
1Press SET UP, then press V/v to select
(OPTION) and press ENTER.
2Press V/v to select “Language,” then press
ENTER.
The “LANGUAGE SET” menu appears.
3Press V/v to select the desired language, then press ENTER.
4Press SET UP to exit the menu.
V/v
ENTER
SET UP
SET UP
ENTER
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
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
B
Español
Italiano
Nederlands
ENTER
SET UP

18 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.
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 10).
• Set your TV to the video channel so that
the signal from the player appears on the
TV screen.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the
DVD playback.
1Press SET UP, then press V/v to select
(OPTION) and press ENTER.
2Press V/v to select “Clock,” then press
ENTER.
The “CLOCK SET” menu appears.
3Press 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
User Set
Clock :English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
ENTER
12:00 01/JAN /2005 SAT
Time Date
RETURN
CLOCK SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
Vb B
Year
ENTER
18:00 01/JAN /2005 SAT
RETURN
CLOCK SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
Vb B
Time Date Year

Getting Started
19
Setting the clock
Tip
• To change the digits while setting, press Bto 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.
4Press b to select the minutes and set the
minutes by pressing V/v.
5Set the day, month, and year in sequence by
pressing bto 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.
6Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
7Press SET UP to exit the menu.
ENTER
RETURN
CLOCK SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
Vb B
18:30 01/JAN /2005 SAT
Time Date Year
ENTER
18:30 28/SEP /2005 WED
RETURN
CLOCK SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
Vb B
Time Date Year
ENTER
SET UP

20 Selecting the TV system
Step 7 : Selecting the TV system
You must select the appropriate TV system
for your area.
Before you start…
• Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV.
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV /
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the
remote (page 10).
• Set your TV to the video channel so that
the signal from the player appears on the
TV screen.
• If the DVD player is in play mode, you
cannot display the setup menu. Stop the
DVD playback.
1Press SET UP, then press V/v to select
(OPTION) and press ENTER.
2Press V/v to select “Install,” then press
ENTER.
The “INSTALL” menu appears.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
SET UP
ENTER
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
User Set
Clock :English
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
[ Off ]
[ On ]
Power Save [ Off ]
v
V
ENTER
Manual Setup
Auto Setup
TV System
RETURN
INSTALL
SET UP
ENTER
Vv
[ G]
Video Output CH [ CH68 ]