VCR/DVD COMBINATION MODEL DV-NC100S(S) OPERATION MANUAL Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using your VCR/DVD COMBINATION. DV-NC100 OPERATE PULL OPEN OPEN/CLOSE REW FF STOP/ EJECT OUTPUT PLAY REC TIMER CH VCR DVD STOP PLAY (TRACKING) 2 The region number for this VCR/DVD is 2. SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING, NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
SAFETY INFORMATION Location and Handling NOTES: • Do not cover or place the VCR/DVD in enclosed spaces to prevent excessive temperature build up. • Do not place the VCR/DVD in direct sunlight, or near heat sources. • Keep the VCR/DVD away from strong magnetic objects. • Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on the VCR/DVD. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet, unplug the VCR/DVD immediately and contact the retailer or service centre approved by SHARP immediately.
FEATURES ¡Search DVD Chapter search / Title search / Track search / Time search ¡Dolby Digital sound ¡Repeat This VCR/DVD can handle Dolby Digital surround sound having 5.1 channels when connected to a Dolby Digital decoder. Chapter / Title / Track / Group / All / A-B ¡Zoom ¡Marker ¡Still/fast/slow/step playback ¡Rapid Play The part designated by user can be called back. Playback in slightly faster/ slower speed while keeping the sound quality as in the normal playback.
INTRODUCTION Supplied Accessories • Remote control • Two R-6 batteries • Operation Manual • Round coaxial cable Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ SAFETY INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ■ FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ■ INTRODUCTION . . . . . . .
ABOUT THE DISCS Playable Discs The following discs can be played back on this VCR/DVD. ¡DVD video ¡DVD-RW/R* ¡DVD+RW/R* ¡Audio CD ¡Kodak Picture CD ¡CD-RW/R* ¡MP3* ¡Video CD ¡JPEG* * Depending on the types or the writing method of the medium some discs cannot be played. For DVD+RW/R, only discs recorded in the Video mode can be played back.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW FRONT PANEL 2 1 4 5 3 6 DV-NC100 OPERATE PULL OPEN OPEN/CLOSE REW FF STOP/ EJECT OUTPUT PLAY REC TIMER CH VCR DVD STOP PLAY (TRACKING) 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 10 11 9 8 7 12. Remote Sensor 13. TIMER indicator The indicator is on when the VCR/DVD is in standby mode for a timer recording or during a One Touch Recording. 14. REC (VCR) Press once to start recording or repeatedly to start One Touch Recording. The indicator is on during recording. 15.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW REMOTE CONTROL 1 1. DISPLAY Button • Press to display the current playback mode.(DVD) • Press to display the current time, tape counter and channel number.(VCR) 2. OPERATE Button Press to turn the power on and off. 3. ANGLE/SHOWVIEW Button Press to change the camera angle to see the sequence being played back from a different angle.(DVD) Press to programme timer recording with the SHOWVIEW system. (VCR) 4.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Display VCR output mode DVD output mode Lights up when the A-B repeat function is on. Lights up when the ALL repeat function is on. GROUP Lights up when the inserted disc comes to a pause. *Lights up when the timer recording or an OTR recording has been set. *Lights up when a tape is inserted. Lights up when the repeat function is on. REC DVD VCD Displays the elapsed time of the title or track.
SETTING UP YOUR VCR/DVD COMBINATION CAUTION: • Be sure to turn off the VCR/DVD and equipment to be connected before connecting. • Read through the operation manual for the equipment to be connected. • Be sure to keep the VCR/DVD connection cables separate from the TV antenna cable when you install the VCR/DVD, because it may cause electrical interference when you are watching television programmes. • DTS audio cannot be produced with an analogue connection.
SETTING UP YOUR VCR/DVD COMBINATION Connecting to Audio Equipment Connecting the VCR/DVD to audio equipment provides normal stereo sound, plus powerful stereo sound enhanced by Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound, DTS, and MPEG Audio. Playing 2 channel audio C Analogue audio connection DVD To AUDIO OUT jacks DIGITAL AUDIO OUT A E R IA L ANALOG AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO OUT (White) L VCR AV2 (DECODER) DVD/VCR AV1 (TV) R F OU T R (Red) Amplifier of stereo system, etc.
SETTING UP YOUR VCR/DVD COMBINATION Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), DTS or MPEG audio Connecting an amplifier with a Dolby Digital/ DTS/ MPEG Audio digital surround processor to your VCR/DVD’s coaxial digital jack provides richer and more powerful audio play. C Digital connection to a processor or amplifier with a coaxial digital input jack You can make this connection using a coaxial digital cable.
VCR/DVD SET UP Setting the Clock Automatic Channel Preset This VCR/DVD incorporates a 24-hour clock. The clock must be set for the Timer Recording function to operate correctly. 1 Press VCR, then MENU. 2 Press K or L to select INITIAL, then press B. 3 Press K or L to select CLOCK, then press B. 4 Press K or L to select MANUAL or AUTO, then press B. • If you select MANUAL, continue with step 5 . • If you select AUTO, Auto Clock Setting becomes ON.
VCR/DVD SET UP To Skip a Preset Channel Channel Reprogramming The channels you can no longer receive or seldom watch can be set to be skipped when you access channels with o/p p). CH (o 1 Press VCR, then MENU. 2 Press K or L to select INITIAL, then press B. 3 Press K or L to select CH TUNING, then press B. 4 Press K or L to select MANUAL, then press B. 5 Press K or L to select POSITION, then press B. 6 Press the numerical buttons, K or L to select relevant position number, then press B.
VCR OPERATION Recording • Reception of stereo broadcasts: Viewing and Recording the Same Programme 1 Insert a cassette tape with its erase-prevention tab in place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.) 2 Press the numerical buttons or CH (o o/p p) to select the channel to be recorded. 3 Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed (SP/LP). 4 Press REC/OTR to begin recording. • The REC indicator on the display comes on.
VCR OPERATION Auto Repeat Playback Timer Recording The VCR/DVD has an auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching PLAY. 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape and press VCR, then MENU. 2 Press K or L to select SET UP, then press B. 3 Press K or L to select AUTO REPEAT. 4 Press B so that ON appears next to AUTO REPEAT on the TV screen. When in Stop mode, Auto Repeat mode will start automatically. If the on-screen menu still remains, press MENU to exit, then press PLAY.
VCR OPERATION To stop a Timer Programme which has already started Press STOP/EJECT on the VCR/DVD. NOTE: STOP on the remote control will not function in the “Timer Recording” mode. To correct timer programmes If you want to correct an automatic timer after you finished setting programme, 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in the “Timer Recording” section. 2 Select the setting you want to change using s or B. 3 Enter the correct numbers using K or L, then press B. 4 Press MENU to exit.
VCR OPERATION • FOR DAILY RECORDING : To record a TV programme at the same time on the same channel, from Monday to Friday. Press DAILY/WEEKLY repeatedly to select DAILY (MOFR), then press the SHOWVIEW button. • FOR EVERYDAY RECORDING : To record a TV programme at the same time on the same channel every day. Press DAILY/WEEKLY repeatedly to select DAILY (MOSU), then press the SHOWVIEW button. • FOR WEEKLY RECORDING : To record a TV programme at the same time on the same channel every week.
VCR OPERATION Time Search If a tape includes both programmes recorded in the PAL system and ones recorded in the NTSC system, this function may not be operated correctly. 1 Press VCR, then SEARCH MODE twice. 2 Press K or L repeatedly until the desired time appears. 3 Press s or B. The VCR/DVD begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the specified point. When 0:00 is reached, the VCR/DVD will start playback automatically. NOTES: • Time Search can be set up to 9 hours 59 minutes (9:59).
VCR OPERATION TV Colour System Different countries use different television colour systems. Tapes recorded in the PAL or NTSC system can be played back on this unit. Usually, the picture on the TV screen will be in black and white when you play back a tape that is recorded in a different colour system. Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back on this unit and a PAL system TV set. This feature is only available in the SP mode.
PLAYING A DISC Title Menu Resume DVD 1 Press TITLE. • The title menu will appear. 2 If the feature is not available, symbol may appear on the TV screen. 3 Press Arrow ( K /L / s / B ) to select an item, and ENTER to confirm selection. • Playback will begin at the selected Title. DVD DVD-RW VR mode VCD NOTE: • For MP3 and JPEG, playback will resume from the beginning of the current track. 1 Insert a Video CD. • The title menu will appear. 2 Press the numerical buttons to select the menu.
PLAYING A DISC Fast Forward / Reverse Search DVD CD MP3 DVD-RW Track Search CD VCD MP3 1 During playback, press FWDg or REVh repeatedly to select the required forward or reverse speed. • For DVDs, fast forward or reverse search speed is different depending on the disc. Approximate speed is 1 (x2), 2(x8), 3 (x50), and 4 (x100). • For Video CDs, fast forward or reverse search speed is different depending on the disc. Approximate speed is 1(x2), 2(x8), 3(x30).
PLAYING A DISC A-B REPEAT Time Search DVD CD DVD-RW VCD VR mode without PBC function 1 During playback, press DIRECT SKIP repeatedly until the Time Search screen appears. 2 Within 30 seconds, enter a desired disc time using the numerical buttons. • Playback will start at the specified time. • When there is no need to enter a number, “0” appears automatically. For example, “0:0_:_ _” appears in the Time Search display if the total time of the disc is less than 10 minutes.
PLAYING A DISC Random Playback (CD) Information on MP3 and JPEG files CD This shuffles the playing order of tracks instead of playback in the sequence. 1 In stop mode, press MODE repeatedly until the RANDOM screen appears. 2 Press PLAY to start random playback. NOTES: • To repeat the current track in the random selection, press REPEAT repeatedly until TRACK appears during playback. To repeat the entire random selection press REPEAT repeatedly until ALL appears during playback.
PLAYING A DISC • Every press on B will turn the image clockwise by 90 degrees when an image is displayed. A press on s will turn the image counterclockwise by 90 degrees. • If a group is selected, press K or L to select a desired group, then press B, PLAY or ENTER to select a track. Random Playback (MP3/JPEG) MP3 JPEG 1 In stop mode, press MODE repeatedly until the RANDOM screen appears. 2 Press PLAY to play the tracks in random order.
PLAYING A DISC Subtitle Language Changing the On-Screen Display DVD DVD DVD-RW DVD-RW VR mode VR mode The VCR/DVD allows you to select a language for subtitle during DVD disc (if available) playback. 1 Press SUBTITLE during playback. 2 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select your desired subtitle language. • The selected language will be displayed on the display bar at the top of the screen. 3 To turn off subtitles, press SUBTITLE repeatedly until OFF appears.
PLAYING A DISC Marker Setup Screen DVD CD DVD-RW VR mode VCD without PBC function Use markers to memorise your favourite places on a disc. 1 Press MARKER during playback. • The display screen and Markers will appear on the TV screen. 2 Press s or B to select a Marker (1 ~ 10), and ensure that “- : - - : - -” appears in the display. 3 When it reaches the desired point, press ENTER. • Selected number will turn to and the point will be marked.
DVD SETUP Parental Control Display Setting Parental Control prevents disc being viewed that exceed the set limit, unless a password is used. This feature allows you to prevent discs with unsuitable scenes from being played by your children. PARENTAL LEVEL Parental Level allows you to set the rating level of your DVDs. Playback will stop if the disc’s ratings exceed the level you set. 1 Press SETUP in STOP mode. 2 Press s or B to select (CUSTOM), then press ENTER.
DVD SETUP • Only the languages supported by the disc can be selected. Language Setting Language options are not available with some discs. 6 Press SETUP to exit. 1 Press SETUP in STOP mode. 2 Press s or B to select (CUSTOM), then press ENTER. • On screen menu will appear. 3 Press s or B to select (LANGUAGE), then press ENTER to confirm. 4 Press K or L to select the below items, then press ENTER. AUDIO : • Sets the audio language. SUBTITLE : • Sets the subtitle language.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the VCR/DVD does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Operation Manual, check the VCR/DVD, consulting the following checklist. Problem No power No picture Solution –Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. –Check if the TV is switched on. –Check if the cable is connected to the correct device. (See “Connecting to a TV or a stereo TV”) Distorted picture –Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction.
SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT TYPE DVD Player with Video Cassette recorder NUMBER OF VIDEO HEADS 4 VIDEO SIGNAL STANDARD PAL colour system AUDIO RECORDING SYSTEM 1 Stationary head for liner audio 2 Rotary heads for Hi-Fi stereo CHANNEL COVERAGE E2 - E69 TIMER BACKUP 60 minutes DISCS (PLAYBACK COMPATIBILITY) DVD Video / Audio CD / Video CD / CD-RW / R DVD-RW / R, DVD+RW / R FREQUENCY RESPONSE DVD (linear sound) : 20 Hz to 20 kHz (sample rate: 48 kHz) 20 Hz to 44 kHz (sample rate: 96 kHz) CD : 20 Hz to 20 kHz SIGNAL
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