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Connecting the DVD-VCR
Additional connections
To a satellite or digital tuner 
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.
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 
set to “On.”  Set “Power Save” to “Off” to ensure proper operation.
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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. 
* SLV-D980P D only
Before you start…
• To control the DVD-VCR, set TV / 
DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO on the 
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.
2
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
The DVD-VCR automatically turns on and the 
“LANGUAGE SET” menu appears.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
SET UP
RETURN
LANGUAGE SET
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
English
Français
Deutsch
B
Español
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.
The abbreviations of the countries 
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).
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 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.
ENTER
A
DK
B
FIN
D
NL
N
I
P
E
S
TR
CH
GR
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 
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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