DV-NC85 VCR/DVD COMBINATION MODEL DV-NC85 OPERATION MANUAL Osaka, Japan OPERATION MANUAL / SHARP CORPORATION OPERATE ECHO STOP/ EJECT REW PLAY/ ×2 REC CH VCR DVD TIMER PLAY ENGLISH ...... ...... MIC VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE STOP REC VCR DVD MIN MIC 1 MAX MIN MAX MIC 2 • This Operation Manual explains operation for three models (Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and Australia models) available in the two geographic areas listed below.
About This Manual • All mentions of “the Remote” refer to the remote control unit. • The following table describes the icons used in this Operation Manual.
SAFETY INFORMATION Note: This Product can be used only where the power supply is AC 110V-240V, 50/60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere. Note: This Product can be used only where the power supply is AC 230V-240V, 50Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere. CAUTION: • This Product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. • The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the rear cover. • This product contains a low power laser device.
SAFETY INFORMATION Location and Handling • Do not place your Product in closed spaces or do not cover it to prevent excessive temperatures inside the Product. • Do not place the Product in direct sunlight, or near heat sources. • Keep the Product away from strong magnetic objects. • Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on the Product.
Types of Discs that Can Be Played on This Product This Product can play back discs bearing any of the following marks: 1 2 on the next page DVD Video DVD-R/DVD-RW* [8cm(3") disc/12cm(5") disc] See See VIDEO CDs [8cm(3") disc/12cm(5") disc] • Supports up to version 2.0. Audio CDs [8cm(3") disc/12cm(5") disc] See CD-R/CD-RW [8cm(3") disc/12cm(5") disc] • Discs recorded in MP3 file format or Audio format. * Discs that have not been finalized cannot be played back.
Types of Discs that Can Be Played on This Product Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available In the cases listed below, the or indicator may appear on the TV screen, which indicates that the function or operation is not available. • When you intend to perform the function or operation on which the manufacturer restriction is imposed: The specific functions on some DVDs and VIDEO CDs are determined by the disc manufacturer.
Disc Handling and Maintenance Handling Precautions • Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not be soiled with fingerprints. ( A ) Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distortion. • Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing utensils. • Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent. • Be careful not to drop or bend the disc. • Do not install more than 1 disc on the disc tray.
Contents GENERAL INFORMATION Changing Language ...................................... 37 VCR Display Information ............................ 38 SAFETY INFORMATION ................................ 1 Types of Discs that Can Be Played on This Product .............................................. 3 Disc Handling and Maintenance .................. 5 Features ......................................................... 8 Accessories ................................................... 8 Major Components..........
Contents TV Programme Recording .......................... 64 Simple Recording Timer ............................. 66 Direct skip (title [track]/chapter/time) ................ 88 Subtitle language setting .................................. 89 Angle setting .....................................................90 Audio setting .....................................................91 3D VIRTUAL SURROUND setting .................... 92 DIGITAL GAMMA setting ..................................
Features ■ Common Features • A DVD, AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD player and VCR all in one. • Simultaneous VCR recording and DVD playback. S-VHS Simple Playback ■ VCR • • • • • • • With this feature, it becomes possible to see S-VHS tapes recorded S-VHS mode. Hi-Fi Stereo Sound, NICAM/A2 stereo (IGR) System 380-times High Speed Rewind Function (in NTSC) S-VHS Simple Playback HQ (High Quality) Circuitry Simple Recording Timer Sharp Super Picture G-CODE System* ...............
Major Components VCR Main Unit (Front) Numbers in refer to the main pages in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained.
Major Components DVD Main Unit (Front) Numbers in refer to the main pages in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained.
Major Components Remote (VCR Operation Buttons) • The explanations on this page use the VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch in the VCR position. Numbers in refer to the main pages in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained.
Major Components Remote (DVD Operation Buttons) • The explanations on this page use the VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch in the DVD position. Numbers in refer to the main pages in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained.
Major Components Main Unit (Rear) DVD OUT OPTICAL COMPONENT S-VIDEO VCR/DVD LINE OUT IN 1 DIGITAL AUDIO ANTENNA IN R Y PB (CB) PR (CR) AUDIO L R AUDIO VIDEO L OUT To an AC outlet 15 DVD/VCR shared AUDIO output jacks VCR AUDIO input jacks DVD Coaxial DIGITAL 17 output jack 14 ANTENNA IN (antenna or cable input) DVD OUT OPTICAL COMPONENT S-VIDEO VCR/DVD LINE OUT IN 1 DIGITAL AUDIO ANTENNA IN R Y PB (CB) PR (CR) AUDIO L R AUDIO VIDEO L OUT 14 ANTENNA OUT Optical Digital output jack 17
Basic Connection Caution: • • • • Be sure to turn off the Product and equipment to be connected before connecting. Read through the operation manual for the equipment to be connected. Be sure that the colours of the jacks and plugs match up when using a VIDEO/AUDIO cable. Be sure to keep the Product connection cables separate from the TV antenna cable when you install the Product, because it may cause electrical interference when you are watching television programmes.
Basic Connection Connecting a TV Equipped with VIDEO/AUDIO Input Jacks This Product COMPONENT S-VIDEO VCR/DVD LINE OUT IN 1 DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTION AND INITIAL SETTINGS DVD OUT OPTICAL ANTENNA IN (Red) R Y AUDIO (White) PB (CB) L R PR (CR) (Yellow) AUDIO VIDEO L OUT Required cable To DVD/VCR shared VIDEO/AUDIO out jacks VIDEO/AUDIO cable (supplied) VIDEO/AUDIO cable (supplied) Yellow Yellow White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) Jack and Plug Colours Video: Yellow Audio Left: White
DVD Audio Connections Connecting a TV Equipped with S-VIDEO Input Jacks When you want to achieve a better video image by connecting a TV equipped with an S-VIDEO input connector to the Product, you should use an S-VIDEO cable (commercially available) to connect the TV to the Product. Connecting to Audio Equipment Connecting the Product to audio equipment provides normal stereo sound plus powerful stereo sound enhanced by Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), DTS, and MPEG Audio.
DVD Audio Connections Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), DTS or MPEG audio Connecting an amplifier with a Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG Audio digital surround processor or a Dolby Digital/ DTS/MPEG Audio surround processor to your Product’s coaxial digital jack or optical digital jack provides richer and more powerful audio play.
Preparations Before Using the Product Preparing to Watch a VCR or a DVD 1 Turn on the TV and switch the TV channel to the external “VIDEO” or “AV” channel connected to the DVD/VCR shared output jacks. OPERATE ECHO STOP/ EJECT REW PLAY/ ×2 REC VCR CH DVD TIMER PLAY MIC VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE STOP REC VCR DVD MIN MAX MIN MIC 1 2 3 Press OPERATE. • The product is turned on.
Adjusting the Video Channel To view the output of your Product on the television screen, you must select an unused channel on your TV and tune it to the output of your Product (see Table 1 for factory preset to UHF Channel). 1 Make sure both Products (TV and this Product) are connected (power cord) to the power outlet. Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model 2 Turn on your TV. 3 Select an unused channel on your TV. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF 5 Set the power on the Product to off.
Adjusting the Video Channel 7 Press \ / | to select the RF output system that corresponds to your TV by referring to the chart shown to the below, and press SET. Hong Kong Ex. China, Russia South East Asia Australia New Zealand I,B/G,D/K (RF system) I D/K Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model B/G TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF 8 Press OPERATE to turn on the power of the Product. Select any channel on the VCR tuner.
Auto Tuning System This Product is equipped with an Auto Tuning System to provide easier set up of the Product. After following the instructions for Basic Connection on pages 14 and 15 and Adjusting the Video Channel on page 19, turn on your TV, press OPERATE to turn on the Product, and select the video channel. The Product will automatically display the setting screens as shown below. Selection of language to be used for the On Screen Display. (See page 37.
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VCR Setup Web-site:www.sharp.co.uk/support Help line:08705 274277 (office hours) DVNC85(E)#023 Tobira.p65 23 03.6.24, 9:50 AM VCR SETUP VCR Setup .................................................................................... 24 Menu Screen ............................................................................... 24 Mode Selection ........................................................................... 25 Setting the Channels ...............................................................
VCR Setup Menu Screen The menu screen is a home screen used to select various screen functions. A sub-menu will appear once you select an item for the menu. See the following pages for details on each menu procedure. • The word “G-CODE” will only appear on menu screen for Hong Kong model which has the G-CODE system.
VCR Setup Mode Selection You can set the basic functions listed in the table below on the MODE selection screen. Preparation • Press OPERATE. Then move the VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch to VCR. 1 2 Press VCR MENU to display the menu screen. Select “MODE” with ' / " and then press SET to confirm.
VCR Setup 4 Set “NICAM” to “AUTO” or “OFF” with \ / |. Then press ". COLOUR AUTO PAL MESECAM NTSC 3.58 4.43 PAL TV NTSC BLUE BACK AUTO OFF AUTO RENTAL ON OFF REPEAT ON OFF NICAM AUTO OFF S.PICTURE ON OFF :SELECT :CHANGE SET:ENTER MENU:EXIT Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF AUTO ............. Usually select “AUTO”. OFF................ Select “OFF” when your TV does not have good NICAM signal reception and a lot of noise is heard when the AUTO mode is set.
VCR Setup Setting the Channels Your Product can receive VHF channels 1A to E12 (US AIR 2 to 13), CATV/HYPER channels S1 to S41 and UHF channels E21 to E69 (US AIR 14 to 78). Your Product has 84 programmable channel positions, each of which can be set to any of the broadcast and CATV/HYPER channels. • Channel positions 13 through 83 will not be displayed when selected. These channel positions have been set at the factory to be skipped.
VCR Setup Auto Tuning Preparation • Press OPERATE. Then move the VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch to VCR. • Ensure the Video channel is selected on the TV. Hong Kong model 1 Press VCR MENU. Press ' / " to select “CHANNEL PRESET”. Press SET to confirm.
VCR Setup 5 To change the order of tuned-in broadcast, press ' / "/ \ / | to select the channel to be moved. Press SET to confirm . “SELECTED: CH078” will appear. MOVE 1/5 1CH002 7 13 2CH003 8 14 3CH004 9 15 4CH075 10 16 17 5CH078 11 6 12 18 SELECTED :CH078 :SELECT SET:ENTER MENU:EXIT Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF 6 Press ' / "/ \ / | to select the new position for the channel. Then, press SET to confirm. “SELECTED: CH078” will disappear.
VCR Setup Manual Tuning Preparation • Press OPERATE. Then move the VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch to VCR. • Ensure the Video channel is selected on the TV. Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model Example: Tuning Channel Position 48 to Broadcast TV Channel E7 (VCR CHANNEL 007 for system I area.) 1 Press VCR MENU. Press ' / " to select “CHANNEL PRESET” and press SET to confirm.
VCR Setup 5 Press the number buttons (0 to 9) or \ / | until you see the desired broadcast channel E7 (VCR CHANNEL 007) on your TV and press ". PRESET CH 48 SYSTEM I B/G D/K M CHANNEL 007 FINE TUNING SKIP ON OFF :SELECT SET:ENTER :CHANGE MENU:EXIT Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF For fine tuning, press \ / | until the broadcast channel comes in clearly on your TV.
VCR Setup Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip Channel Skip If there are channel positions that are not preset, you can skip them with the following procedure. Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model Preparation • Press OPERATE. Then move the VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch to VCR. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF Example: Skip channel position 12. 1 DISPLAY Press VCR MENU. The menu screen will appear. Press ' / " to select “CHANNEL PRESET” and press SET to confirm.
VCR Setup 5 Press \ / | to set “ON” and press SET to confirm. PRESET CH 12 SYSTEM I B/G D/K M CHANNEL 012 FINE TUNING SKIP ON OFFF Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model :SELECT SET:ENTER 6 7 G-CODE PROG :CHANGE MENU:EXIT If you wish to set more channels to be skipped, repeat steps 3 through 5. Press VCR MENU to return to the normal screen.
VCR Setup Cancelling Skip Example: Reset channel position 12. 1 Follow the steps 1 and 2 from Channel Skip on page 32. 2 Select the channel position you wish to unskip with \ / | or number buttons (0 to 9).
VCR Setup Setting the Clock When you use the Product for the first time or after a power failure of more than 60 minutes the clock has to be reset. Apply power to the Product to switch it on. Then perform the following procedure. Hong Kong model Initial Setting of Clock Southeast Asia model Australia model 1 First set the language and system setting. (See page 21.) Then press SET. 2 Press ' / " to select whether the clock should show 12-hour AM/ PM time or 24-hour time and press | .
VCR Setup 5 Set the year digits with the number buttons (0 to 9) or ' / " on the Remote. (If there is only one “year” digit, enter a 0 first.) CLOCK MODE TIME 24H 10:28 DATE YEAR 15/12 00 Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model :SELECT SET:ENTER :CHANGE MENU:EXIT TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF 6 Press SET to return to the normal screen.
VCR Setup Setting the Language This Product is factory preset to display the LANGUAGE setting screen after VCR MENU is pressed when the Product is operated for the first time. In some cases, the retailer may have already set the language, and the CLOCK setting screen will appear after VCR MENU is pressed. To reset the Product, perform the following steps. Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model G-CODE PROG VCR-RESET 1 2 3 Press OPERATE to POWER OFF on the Product.
VCR Display Information The tape counter and VCR mode can be shown on the screen while you are playing back a tape or watching a broadcast on the video channel. Display example PLAY, X2 VSF, FF Operating mode S. PICTURE (Sharp Super Picture) VSR, REW STOP, CASSETTE IN F. ADV S.
DVD Setup 40 40 41 42 43 45 45 46 47 47 48 48 49 50 50 50 51 DVD SETUP DVD Setup ....................................................................................... About the SETUP Screen .............................................................. TV MODE Setting .......................................................................... Setting up for Playback of an NTSC Disc ................................... PARENTAL Level Setting ...............................................................
DVD Setup About the SETUP Screen This section describes how to specify various basic settings using the SETUP screen. The list below shows all the items you can set and adjust. See the following pages for details on each setup procedure. • The setting procedures described on the following pages are available only in STOP mode. • The OSD (On Screen Display) screens used in this Operation Manual are purely for the purposes of explanation.
DVD Setup TV MODE Setting Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model Preparation • See Preparing to Watch a VCR or a DVD on page 18. 1 2 3 While this product is stopped, press DVD SETUP to display the SETUP screen. Use ' or " to select the “ TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF EJECT DISPLAY OPEN/ CLOSE ZOOM TITLE Press ENTER to display the TV MODE screen. PROG ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT TV MODE”.
DVD Setup Setting up for Playback of an NTSC Disc • Before setting the “NTSC” (video signal system), perform the step 1 to 3 on the previous page. 1 Use ' or " to select “NTSC” and then press ENTER. 2 Use ' or " to select “NTSC” or “NTSC→PAL”.
DVD Setup PARENTAL Level Setting Certain discs come preset with country codes and parental level settings defined for particular countries. Discs equipped with the parental lock function are rated according to their content. The rated content allowed by a parental lock level and the way a DVD can be controlled vary from disc to disc. Some discs, for example, may let you edit out scenes and replace them with scenes suitable for children.
DVD Setup 5 Press ', ", | or \ to select the desired parental level and then press ENTER. Hong Kong model (Example) Selecting “LEVEL 8” Southeast Asia model Australia model PARENTAL PASSWORD ---PASSWORD LEVEL 8 CODE CHINA TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF PROG EJECT ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT • Level 1: for most restricted viewing → Level 8: for adult viewing (The smaller the number, the greater the level of restriction.
DVD Setup AUDIO Setting COMPRESSION ............ Use this setting for increasing the average volume of Dolby Digital audio when playing a DVD. DIGITAL .................. Use this setting for specifying the type of digital output when playing a disc. CINEMA VOICE ............. Use the setting for raising the sound of the center speaker to make the voices in a movie easier to hear.
DVD Setup 3 Use ' or " to select “COMPRESSION”. 4 Press ENTER to display the settings you can select. AUDIO COMPRESSION ON OFF ENTER 5 SELECT ENTER Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model RETURN Use ' or " to select “ON” or “OFF”. • Use of the “OFF” setting is recommended when the product is connected to audio equipment. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF EJECT VCR/DVD VCR MENU ON SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT TITLE 6 Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
DVD Setup Setting the MPEG • Before setting the “MPEG”, perform the step 1 to 2 on page 45. 1 2 Use ' or " to select “MPEG”. Press ENTER to display the settings you can select. Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model G-CODE PROG BITSTREAM TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF ENTER 3 SELECT ENTER DISPLAY RETURN Use ' or " to select “BITSTREAM” or “PCM”. BITSTREAM: Use this setting for a digital connection of a receiver (amplifier) equipped with an MPEG Audio decoder.
DVD Setup DISC LANGUAGE Setting Use this setting for selecting the language for subtitles, audio tracks and disc menu. Hong Kong model Setting SUBTITLE, AUDIO and MENU languages Southeast Asia model Australia model Preparation • See Preparing to Watch a VCR or a DVD on page 18. 1 2 TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF EJECT Press DVD SETUP to display the SETUP screen. Use ' or " to select the “ DISC LANGUAGE”.
DVD Setup Selecting languages from OTHER 1 Select “OTHER” with ', ", \ and |, then press ENTER to set the “OTHER” input item (two letters). • See Language Code List for Disc Language on page 51 when selecting the code.
DVD Display Information Operation Mode Indicators Each time ON SCREEN on the Remote is pressed, the display on the TV screen changes the mode in the following sequence: AUTO mode → ON mode → OFF mode • AUTO mode .... Displays indicators for 3 seconds when operation begins. • ON mode ......... Displays indicators continually until the operation mode is changed. • OFF mode ....... Does not display indicators.
Language Code List for Disc Language Code Code Language Name Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name AA Afar FY Frisian MG Malagasy SL Slovenian AB Abkhazian GA Irish MI Maori SM Samoan AF Afrikaans GD Scots Gaelic MK Macedonian SN Shona AM Ameharic GL Galician ML Malayalam SO Somali AR Arabic GN Guarani MN Mongolian SQ Albanian AS Assamese GU Gujarati MO Moldavian SR Serbian AY Aymara HA Hausa MR Marathi SS Siswat AZ Azerbaijani
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Watching the VCR 54 54 54 54 55 55 55 55 56 56 56 56 56 57 57 58 59 59 59 60 61 62 63 63 63 64 64 64 64 65 66 66 WATCHING THE VCR Playback ........................................................................................... Inserting a Video Cassette ............................................................. Playback......................................................................................... Video Search (with the Remote) ....................................................
Playback Inserting a Video Cassette Gently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The Product turns on automatically. If the cassette is inserted incorrectly, the loading system will not function. Do not force the cassette into the ” appears Product. When the cassette has been properly loaded, “ on the VCR Front Panel display. To remove the cassette, press EJECT during stop mode.
Playback Fast Forwarding and Rewinding 1 2 Press ËSTOP to stop the video tape. 3 Press ËSTOP to stop fast forward/rewind. OPERATE Press FFè or È REW. (The picture cannot be viewed in this mode.) • If you use other than E-90/E-180 cassettes, fast forward and rewind may take somewhat longer. ECHO STOP/ EJECT REW PLAY/ ×2 REC VCR CH DVD TIMER 3 SLOW on the Remote during playback.
Playback NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV When you play back an NTSC tape on your Product, it is possible to use a PAL or multi-system compatible TV. However, please note the following: • The picture will shrink vertically to some degree, as shown in the diagram, but this does not indicate a malfunction in your TV or Product. • If your TV does not have a V-HOLD control, the picture may roll and be unwatchable.
Playback AUTO RENTAL (This function only works when AUTO RENTAL mode on the MODE selection screen is set to “ON”.) The convenient auto rental mode lets you enjoy playback with ease. When you insert a cassette with the erasure protection tab removed (rental videos, etc.), your Product automatically turns on the power, rewind the tape forward to find the recorded section, and plays back the tape.
Playback 2 Press ' / " to select “COLOUR”. COLOUR AUTO PAL MESECAM NTSC NTSC 3.58 4.43 PAL TV BLUE BACK AUTO OFF AUTO RENTAL ON OFF REPEAT ON OFF NICAM AUTO OFF S.PICTURE ON OFF :SELECT :CHANGE SET:ENTER MENU:EXIT Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF 3 Press \ / | to select “AUTO”, “PAL”, “MESECAM” or “NTSC”. 4 Press SET to confirm and then press VCR MENU to return to the normal screen.
Playback Playback of Hi-Fi Recorded Tapes This Product will play back both video and audio, or audio-only tapes recorded in the Hi-Fi mode. Hong Kong model • Stereo sound output is only possible using the AUDIO OUT terminals. Sound from the radio frequency converter (RF OUT) is mono only. A blue screen will appear if audio-only Hi-Fi tapes are played back.
Sharp Super Picture This function creates clearer picture quality only during playback. 1 2 Press VCR MENU to display the menu screen. Select “MODE” with ' / " and then press SET to confirm. MENU G-CODE TIMER MODE CHANNEL PRESET CLOCK LANGUAGE :SELECT SET:ENTER MENU:EXIT Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF DISPLAY 3 Select “S.PICTURE” with ' / ". Then set it to “ON” or “OFF” with \ / | .
Auto Repeat With this feature, the entire tape is played back repeatedly. 1 Press VCR MENU to display the menu screen. 2 Select “MODE” with ' / " and then press SET to confirm. MENU G-CODE TIMER MODE CHANNEL PRESET CLOCK LANGUAGE :SELECT SET:ENTER Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF PROG EJECT VCR/DVD VCR MENU ON SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY MENU:EXIT FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT 3 G-CODE Select “REPEAT” with ' / ".
Auto Zero Back The zero-back function makes the cassette fast forward (or rewind) to the previously set “0:00.00” point and stop there. 1 Make sure the counter is displayed, then press CLEAR on the Remote at the point you wish to return and later “0:00.00” is displayed. 2 Press ZERO BACK on the Remote. The Product automatically detects the direction of the “0:00.00” position and fast forwards (or rewinds) the tape. 3 When the tape reaches the “0:00.00” position, the tape automatically stops.
DPSS (Digital Program Search System)/Skip Search DPSS With this feature you can quickly locate a desired section of the tape. The DPSS feature makes use of index signals to search for a specified tape segment and begin playback automatically. Hong Kong model Index signal An index signal is automatically recorded on the tape at the start of ordinary recording, simple recording timer and timer recording.
TV Programme Recording Cassette Erase Protection A cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental , erasure of recorded material. Removing the tab prevents recording. To record on a video cassette with the tab removed, place adhesive tape over the tab opening. ERASURE PROTECTION TAB PAL SECAM Recording a TV Programme Preparation • Press OPERATE. Then move the VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch to VCR. • Ensure the Video channel is selected on the TV.
TV Programme Recording Recording NICAM/A2 stereo (IGR) Multiplex Broadcasts This Product is capable of receiving NICAM multiplex broadcasts (PAL-I, B/G, D/K) and A2 STEREO (IGR) multiplex broadcasts (PAL-B/G, D/K). NICAM multiplex broadcasts will be recorded in stereo/bilingual when the NICAM setting on the OSD’s MODE is set to AUTO. For information on how to carry out NICAM setting (See Mode Selection on page 25). A2 STEREO (IGR) multiplex broadcasts will be recorded on stereo/bilingual.
Simple Recording Timer Immediate Recording This is convenient function when having an unexpected visitor or telephone call. 1 Select the channel position to be recorded with CH ' / ". (Example) Channel position 2 Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model 2 S.PICTURE ON I / II SP L R TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF DISPLAY REPEAT 8:00 15/12 00 EJECT ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT TITLE 2 OPEN/ CLOSE ZOOM 0:00.
Programming the Timer with G-CODE® System (Hong Kong model only) This product has the G-CODE programming system. By simply inputting the G-CODE number with the number buttons, you can programme your Product timer recording. The G-CODE numbers are listed in most newspaper, TV guide, and local cable TV listings. The timer can be set for automatic recording of up to 8 events over a 365 day period. In addition, each of the events can be set to be recorded on a daily or weekly basis up to the limit of the tape.
Programming the Timer with G-CODE® System 4 If you are going to record a programme from a station which does not have the PR number programmed, (“ - - ” is displayed) set that number to be the same as the PR number to which your broadcasting channel is set into. (See Note on page 69.) Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or ' / ". Then press | . (Ex.
Programming the Timer with G-CODE® System 7 Press VCR MENU to return to the normal screen. 8 To set the product for automatic timer recording, press TIMER ON/OFF and ensure the “ ” lights on the VCR Front Panel display.
Recording with the Timer The timer can be set manually for automatic recording of up to 8 events over a 365 day period. Preparation • Load the cassette, ensuring the erasure protection hole is covered. The Product power will automatically turn on. • Check that the clock is displaying the correct time. (See Setting the Clock on page 35.) • Be sure that the colour mode is set to “AUTO”. (See COLOUR on page 57.
Recording with the Timer 4 If you want to record only once, press | and go to step 5. Otherwise, select “D (DAILY)” to record at the same time each day or “W (WEEKLY)” to record at the same time each week with ' / ", and then press | . Hong Kong model G-CODE 1/2 DATE PR START STOP 15/12 --:--:-- SP --/-- --:--:-- ---/-- --:--:-- ---/-- --:--:-- -:ONCE W:WEEKLY D:DAILY :SELECT :CHANGE SET:ENTER MENU:EXIT 5 Set the channel number using the number buttons (0 to 9) or ' / " and press |.
Recording with the Timer 8 Select the speed with ' / ". DATE 15/12 --/---/---/-- 1/2 PR START STOP 4 7 1 2 : 0 0 PM1 2 : 3 0 PMS P --:--:-- ---:--:-- ---:--:-- -- OPERATE ECHO STOP/ EJECT REW PLAY/ ×2 REC CH VCR DVD TIMER PLAY MIC VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE STOP REC VCR DVD MIN MIC 1 MAX MIN MAX MIC 2 TIMER indicator • SP: Standard Play, LP: Long Play, EP: Extended Play 9 Press SET. To programme additional timer settings, repeat steps 3 through 8.
Recording with the Timer Confirming Timer Programmes You can see on the On Screen Display a list of all timer programmes that are already set. Preparation • Press OPERATE. Then move the VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch to VCR and select the video channel on the TV. 1 2 Press VCR MENU. (If the “ ” indicator on the VCR Front Panel display is lit, cancel the timer standby mode with TIMER ON/OFF and then turn on the power.) Select “TIMER” with ' / " and then press SET to confirm .
Recording with the Timer Cancelling Timer Programmes Perform the following procedure to cancel timer programmes that have already been set. Preparation • Press OPERATE. Then move the VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch to VCR and select the video channel on the TV. 1 2 Press VCR MENU. (If the “ ” indicator on the VCR Front Panel display is lit, cancel the timer standby mode with TIMER ON/OFF and then turn on the power.) Select “TIMER” with ' / " and then press SET to confirm .
Tape Dubbing Hong Kong model Tape Dubbing Connection Instructions Southeast Asia model Australia model Your product can dub (copy) video material from another video device. It can also output video and audio signals for recording on other video or audio equipment. Audio/Video dubbing cannot be done separately. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF 2 Switch your product to the auxiliary input by pressing INPUT SELECT. “AV” lights up on the VCR Front Panel display. (You can also use CH ' / ".
Recording a DVD Disc onto a Video Cassette Use the following procedure to record the images and sounds on a DVD disc onto a video cassette. OPERATE Recording a DVD disc onto a Video cassette (Tape Editing mode) Preparation ECHO STOP/ EJECT REW PLAY/ ×2 REC VCR CH DVD TIMER PLAY MIC VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE STOP REC VCR DVD MIN MIC 1 OPERATE VCR MAX MIN MAX MIC 2 PLAY DVD indicator TV • Turn on the TV and switch to the external “VIDEO” or “AV” channel.
Recording a DVD Disc onto a Video Cassette 6 Press ÆREC. • The images on the DVD disc are recorded onto the VCR cassette. Hong Kong model • When the VCR is in stop mode, the channel returns to the previously received channel. • The VCR/DVD SELECTOR is fixed to VCR in the Tape Editing mode (VCR\ DVD indicator lights up). \ DVD, • Operate the VCR/DVD SELECTOR after pressing VCR\ and after the Tape Editing mode has been cleared (VCR\ DVD indicator stops lighting up).
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Watching the DVD WATCHING THE DVD Preparing to Use DVD ..................................................................... 80 When connecting a TV with the DVD output jacks ......................... 80 When connecting a TV with the DVD/VCR shared output jacks .... 80 Playback ........................................................................................... 81 Basic Play ...................................................................................... 81 Track Direct Playback .............
Preparing to Use DVD The following steps are necessary to display the DVD screen on the TV. When connecting a TV with the DVD output jacks OPERATE 1 Turn on the TV and switch the TV channel to the external input “VIDEO” or “AV” channel connected to DVD output jack. 2 Press OPERATE. • The start up screen is displayed on the TV screen.
Playback Preparation • See Preparing to Use DVD on page 80. DVD Video DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-R CD OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE CD-R/RW VIDEO CD OPERATE • The icons below are used in this Operation Manual: ECHO STOP/ EJECT REW PLAY/ ×2 REC CH VCR DVD TIMER PLAY MIC VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE STOP REC VCR DVD MIN MIC 1 MAX MIN MAX MIC 2 DVD Video .................... Indicates the functions that can be performed for DVD Video. DVD-RW ....................
Playback CD CD-R/RW VIDEO CD Track Direct Playback 1 To display the title number you want to watch, press the number buttons (0 to 9) on the Remote while playing or stopping an image. 2 OPERATE ECHO STOP/ EJECT REW PLAY/ ×2 REC VCR CH DVD TIMER PLAY MIC VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE STOP REC VCR DVD MIN MIC 1 Press ûPLAY. • The track number you entered in step 1 is played.
Playback DVD Video DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-R VIDEO CD Slow-Motion Play OPERATE 1 SLOW in the play mode or still mode. Press ECHO STOP/ EJECT REW PLAY/ ×2 REC CH VCR DVD TIMER Southeast Asia model Australia model • On some discs, the slow-motion playback functions are disabled. • Slow-motion playback is disabled on Audio CDs and MP3 discs. VIDEO MODE DVD-R CD CD-R/RW VIDEO CD Still/Pause 1 Press âPAUSE/STILL during playback.
Zooming an Image 1 DVD Video DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-R While a disc is playing, press ZOOM. • Each press of ZOOM cycles through the zoom settings in the following sequence: ZOOM : 1 ZOOM 1 (1.2×) → ZOOM 2 (1.5×) → ZOOM 3 (2.0×) → Off. • While an image is zoomed, you can use ', ", \ and | to shift the view and display the part you want. ZOOM indicator Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model Press '. Press |. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF Press ZOOM.
Playing MP3 Discs This product is able to play CD-R or CD-RW discs recorded in MP3 format. Regarding MP3 discs • MP3 files are audio data compressed in MPEG1 Audio layer 3 file format. “MP3 files” have “.mp3” as extensions. (Some files that have “.mp3” extensions or files that have not been recorded in MP3 format will produce noise or cannot be played.) • Some discs cannot be played depending on the actual CD-R/CD-RW disc condition, the recording equipment and the disc’s recording.
Playing MP3 Discs To play MP3 discs 1 Load the MP3 recorded CD-R or the CD-RW. • The folder selection screen will be displayed after the data is read. 1/ Hong Kong model 4 MP3 FOLDER1 FOLDER3 2 Select the folder you want to play by using ', ", \ or | and then press ENTER. • The file (music title) in the folder is displayed on the file selection screen.
About the Function Control Screen Using Function control, you can check at a glance and change the current settings of the following items: SUBTITLE, ANGLE, AUDIO, 3D VIRTUAL SURROUND, DIGITAL GAMMA and DIGITAL SUPER PICTURE. Function control also allows you three ways of direct skips (title [track], chapter and time). • While the disc is playing, press FUNCTION CONTROL to display the screen shown below. • Pressing ' or " changes the currently selected item.
About the Function Control Screen DVD Video DVD-RW VIDEO MODE CD DVD-R VIDEO CD Direct skip (title [track]/chapter/time) Use the following procedure to perform the Direct title [track] skip, Direct chapter skip, or Direct time skip. 1 Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model Press FUNCTION CONTROL during playback. • The Function control screen appears. 2/5 8/3‰ ‰1:3‰:‰8 2 ENGLISH 1 1 51ch .
About the Function Control Screen DVD Video DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-R Subtitle language setting Use the following procedure to perform the Subtitle language setting. Hong Kong model 1 Press FUNCTION CONTROL during playback. • The Function control screen appears. 2/5 8/3‰ ‰1:3‰:‰8 2 ENGLISH 1 1 51ch .
About the Function Control Screen DVD Video DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-R Angle setting You can change the angle of view when playing a DVD disc that contains scenes recorded from multiple angles. Use the following procedure to perform the Angle setting. 1 Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model Press FUNCTION CONTROL during playback. • The Function control screen appears. 2/5 8/3‰ ‰1:3‰:‰8 2 ENGLISH 1 1 51ch .
About the Function Control Screen DVD Video DVD-RW VIDEO MODE CD DVD-R VIDEO CD Audio setting A number of different methods are used to record audio onto a DVD disc, including multi-channels (used for voiceovers in other languages), Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS, and Linear PCM. This product provides a number of different audio modes from which you can choose to suit the type of disc you are playing. Use the following procedure to perform the Audio setting.
About the Function Control Screen DVD Video DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-R Hong Kong model 3D VIRTUAL SURROUND setting Southeast Asia model Australia model This function allows you to enjoy a “surround sound” effect when you are using an analog connection (using LINE OUT on this product) to 2-channel audio equipment (TV, etc.). Preparation TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF Refer to the table below about the types of audio format with which 3D VIRTUAL SURROUND works.
About the Function Control Screen DVD Video DVD-RW VIDEO MODE VIDEO CD DVD-R DIGITAL GAMMA setting DIGITAL GAMMA is a digital image quality enhancement function that gives a richer image by brightening the darker and more obscure portions of the image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions, thereby making the entire image easier to see. Three digital gamma settings are available to allow for differences in the images played and in brightness of the room.
About the Function Control Screen DVD Video DVD-RW VIDEO MODE VIDEO CD DVD-R DIGITAL SUPER PICTURE setting Hong Kong model DIGITAL SUPER PICTURE is a digital image quality enhancement function that gives a clearer image by sharpening the details and outlines in the image and reducing the amount of picture noise. The DIGITAL SUPER PICTURE setting can be varied as desired. 1 Press FUNCTION CONTROL during playback. • The FUNCTION CONTROL screen appears. 2/5 8/3‰ ‰1:3‰:‰8 2 ENGLISH 1 1 51ch .
Direct Selection of Scenes DVD Video DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-R Selecting Scenes by Title Number 1 Press TITLE to show the title screen. Hong Kong model (Example) Southeast Asia model Australia model G-CODE PROG 1 DISCOVERY EUROPE 2 DISCOVERY AFRICA TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF EJECT VCR/DVD VCR MENU ON SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT 2 Use ', ", | or \ to highlight the desired title. 3 When you press ENTER or û PLAY, the title specified in step 2 starts playing.
Programmed Playback The two types of programmed playback provided by this product are chapter programmed playback (DVD discs) and track programmed playback (Audio CD discs). DVD Video DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-R Hong Kong model Chapter Programmed Playback 1 Press PROG while the disc is stopped. • The “DVD-VIDEO PROGRAM” screen appears. • Press PROG to return to the normal screen.
Programmed Playback CD VIDEO CD Track Programmed Playback 1 Press PROG while the disc is stopped. • The “PROGRAM” screen appears. • Press PROG to return to the normal screen.
Programmed Playback CD-R/RW MP3 Files Programmed Playback 1 Press PROG while the disc is stopped. • The “MP3 PROGRAM” screen appears. • Press PROG to return to the normal screen.
DVD Video Repeat Playback DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-R CD CD-R/RW VIDEO CD Repeat playback 1 Press (REPEAT) while a disc is playing. • The “ ” indicator appears on the DVD Front Panel. • Each time (REPEAT) is pressed, the repeat function changes as follows. • Depending on the disc type, the repeat function will vary.
Repeat Playback DVD Video DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-R CD VIDEO CD A-B Repeat A-B repeat allows you to repeat specified section on the disc. Hong Kong model 1 2 Press 3 While the disc is playing the same chapter/track, press ENTER again when you reach the end of the section to be repeated. (REPEAT) three times while a disc is playing. Southeast Asia model Australia model While you are playing a disc, press ENTER when you reach the start of the section to be repeated.
DVD Video Resume Function DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-R VIDEO CD CD This function enables you to resume the playback from the location you specify. 1 Press ËSTOP at the desired point during playback. • “RESUME” appears followed by “RESUME” on the screen. • This product stores the location where you stopped.
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KARAOKE Function This product enables you to easily enjoy Karaoke using the DVD and VCR. • The output level may decrease slightly when this function is used. • Karaoke function is disabled during recording a DVD disc onto a video cassette. While You are Enjoying Singing Karaoke 1 Connect a microphone to the MIC jack on the front of the product. • When you connect a microphone to the MIC jack on the front of the product, the KARAOKE mode is set to ON.
KARAOKE Function KEY CONTROL/VOCAL CONTROL Function • These functions are used only when the product is DVD mode. (When the product is VCR mode, these functions do not work.) Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model G-CODE PROG KEY CONTROL You can change the key when the key recorded on the disc does not match that in which you can sing. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF VCR/DVD VCR MENU ON SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY 1 Press KARAOKE SELECT to display the KEY CONTROL screen.
KARAOKE Function VOCAL CONTROL You can select the sound recorded on the disc. 1 Press KARAOKE SELECT to display the KEY CONTROL screen. (The screen will not appear if a microphone is not connected.) Hong Kong model Southeast Asia model Australia model KARAOKE KEY CONTROL # TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF SELECT VCR/DVD VCR MENU ON SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY • The KEY CONTROL screen will also appear when connecting a microphone to the MIC jack on the front of the product.
Troubleshooting The following problems do not always denote a malfunction of this Product. Perform the checks listed below before calling service. ■ VCR/DVD Problem Suggested Solution • No power • Is the power cord connected properly? • Is the power cord firmly plugged into the power outlet? • One of the safety mechanisms may be operating. In this event, unplug the Product from the power outlet briefly and then plug it in again. • The Remote does not work.
Troubleshooting Problem Suggested Solution • Cassette cannot be loaded. • Make sure there is no other cassette inside. • Make sure the cassette is correctly positioned and then reinsert. • Picture does not change even though CH ' / " are pressed. • Make sure the Product is not in the timer setting or clock setting mode. • Selected programme position does not appear. • The channel may have been set to be skipped. Cancel the skip setting for that channel.
Definition of Terms ■ VCR Full Automatic Playback This function automatically turns the power on and starts to playback when a tape with the erasure protection tabs removed is inserted. Sharp Super Picture Enhanced picture quality during playback. S-VHS Simple Playback This function facilitates S-VHS software playback. The original high picture quality of SVHS (horizontal resolution of 400 lines) cannot be played.
Definition of Terms DVD This refers to a high-density optical disc on which high-quality pictures and sound have been recorded by means of digital signals. Incorporating a new video compression technology (MPEG II) and high-density recording technology, DVD enables esthetically pleasing full-motion video to be recorded over long periods of time (for instance, a whole movie can be recorded). DVD has a structure consisting of two 0.6 mm thin discs which are adhered to each other.
Definition of Terms The list of the region number 4 countries Common names Common names Common names Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Australia Bahamas Barbados Belize Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Fiji Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Kiribati Marshall Islands Mexico Micronesia Nauru New Zealand Nicaragua Palau Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Saint Christopher and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincen
Specifications Signal System DVD/VCR shared output jacks INPUT/OUTPUT JACKS DVD output jacks VIDEO input jacks Video recording system Video signal Recording/playing time Tape width Tape speed (PAL) VCR (MESECAM) (NTSC) Antenna Receiving channel NICAM format IGR stereo format RF converter output signal DVD/VCR shared Video output Component color output DVD S video output Audio output Video signal horizontal resolution S/N ratio Audio signal frequency characteristics S/N ratio Dynamic range Total h
