Sharp DV-NC85 User manual

OPERATE
STOP/ EJECT REW REC CH
TIMER REC VCR DVD
PLAY STOP
MIN MAX
ECHO
OPEN/CLOSE
VCR DVD PLAY/
×
2
MIC1 MIC2
MIN MAX
MICVOLUME
OPERATION MANUAL
DV-NC85
VCR/DVD COMBINATION
MODEL
NTSC/PAL
3
Hong Kong model
Southeast Asia model
ENGLISH ......
GB
1 –
GB
112
......
C
1 –
C
112
4
Australia model
•This Operation Manual explains operation for three models (Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and Australia
models) available in the two geographic areas listed below. Take care to make sure that the instructions
you read are for your particular area.
1. Region Number 3 ............ Hong Kong and Southeast Asia models
2. Region Number 4 ............ Australia model
TINS-A961WJZZ
SHARP CORPORATION
Osaka, Japan
DV-NC85 OPERATION MANUAL /
4.7
PAL NTSC
G-CODE only for Hong Kong model
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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.
Icon Meaning
Tips and Hints for easier operation
Functions for DVD Video
Functions for DVD-RW (Video Format Only)
Functions for DVD-R (Video Format Only)
Functions for VIDEO CD
Functions for Audio CD
Functions for CD-R/RW
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONNECTION AND INITIAL SETTING
VCR, DVD SETUP
WATCHING THE VCR, DVD
KARAOKE Function
OTHER INFORMATION
Video
Video
DVD
DVD
C D
C D
Important!
Be sure to read this Operation Manual carefully before using the Product for the first time, and keep it on hand
for future reference when you experience operational problems.
C D
C D
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO MODE
VIDEO MODE
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-R
DVD-R
CD-R/RW
CD-R/RW
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Note:
This Product can be used only where the power
supply is AC 110V-240V, 50/60Hz. It cannot be
used elsewhere.
<Only for Australia model>
Note:
This Product can be used only where the power
supply is AC 230V-240V, 50Hz. It cannot be used
elsewhere.
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS PRODUCT
IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
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.
Laser Diode Properties
Material: AlGaInP
Wave length: 650 nm
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser output: Max. 0.7 mW
SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION-LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
VORSICHT-LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN GEFFNET. BLICKEN SIE NICHT IN DEN STRAHL
UND BETRACHTEN SIE DIESEN NICHT DIREKT MIT OPTISCHEN INSTRUMENTEN.
ATTENTION-RADIATION LASER EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. NE PAS FIXER LE
FAISCEAU NI REGARDER DIRECTEMENT DES INSTRUMENTS OPTIQUES.
VARNING-LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. STIRRA EJ IN
I STRÅLEN OCH BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN MED OPTISKA INSTRUMENT.
VARO ! AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ TUIJOTA
SÄTEESEEN ÄLÄKÄ KATSO SITÄ OPTISEN LAITTEEN LAPI.
VARNING-LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. STIRRA EJ IN I
STRÅLEN OCH BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN GEMON OPTISKT INSTRUMENT.
ADVARSEL-LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. STIRR IKKE INN I
STRÅLEN ELLER SE DIREKTE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER.
ADVARSEL-LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING. SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN-
HELLER IKKE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER.
SA005WJ
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Power Cord Protection
To avoid any malfunctions of the Product, and to
protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury,
please observe the following.
•Hold the plug firmly when connecting or
disconnecting the AC power cord.
•Keep the AC power cord away from heating
appliances.
•Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.
•Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC
power cord in any way.
•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.
To ensure continued safety do not remove any
cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of
the product. Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel.
<Only for Hong Kong and Southeast Asia models>
(Rear of product)
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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. In the event that liquid
should enter the cabinet, unplug the Product
immediately and contact the retailer or service
centre approved by SHARP immediately.
•Do not remove the Product cabinet. Touching parts
inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/
or damage to the Product. For service and adjust-
ment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or
service centre approved by SHARP.
Nonuse Periods
When the Product is not being used, switch the
Product to the standby mode.
When left unused for a long period of time, the
Product should be unplugged from the household AC
outlet.
No Fingers or Other Objects Inside
Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.
Stacking
Place the Product in a horizontal position, and do not
place anything heavy on it.
Condensation
Moisture may form on the pickup lens in the following
conditions:
•immediately after a heater has been turned on.
•in a steamy or very humid room.
•when the Product is suddenly moved from a cold
environment to a warm one.
If moisture forms inside this Product, it may not
operate properly.
In this case, turn on the power and wait about one
hour for the moisture to evaporate.
Cleaning
Unplug your Product before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning. Do not use cleaning fluids or
aerosols which could enter the Product and cause
damage, fire, or electrical shock. These substances
may also deteriorate the finish of your Product.
If There is Noise Interference on the
TV While a Broadcast is being
Received
Depending on the reception condition of the TV,
interference may appear on the TV monitor when you
watch a TV broadcast while the Product is turned on.
This is not a malfunction of the Product or the TV. To
watch a TV broadcast, turn off the Product.
Service
Do not attempt to service this Product yourself.
Please refer any service to the nearest service centre
approved by SHARP.
Copyright
Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted
works which must not be recorded without the
authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to
relevant laws in your country.
Copy Protection
This Product supports Macrovision copy protection.
On DVDs that include a copy protection code, if the
contents of the DVD are copied using a VCR, the
copy protection code prevents the videotape copy
from playing normally.
Apparatus Claims of U.S.Patent Nos. 4,631,603,
4,577,216, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for
limited viewing uses only.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Recommended Measures for
Optimum Picture Excellence
The Product is a precision device that is constructed
using extremely accurate technology.
Soiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc
drive can impair the image quality. At the worst,
neither video nor audio will be played back. To obtain
optimum picture quality, the Product should be
checked (cleaning and replacement of some parts)
every 1,000 hours. Note that this period varies
depending on the environment (temperature, humid-
ity, dust, etc.) in which the Product is used. Contact
your authorized Sharp supplier for details.
Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself.
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Types of Discs that Can Be Played on This Product
This Product can play back discs bearing any of the following marks:
DVD Video See 1
DVD-R/DVD-RW* See 2 on the next page
[8cm(3") disc/12cm(5") disc]
VIDEO CDs •Supports up to version 2.0.
[8cm(3") disc/12cm(5") disc]
Audio CDs See 3 on the next page
[8cm(3") disc/12cm(5") disc]
CD-R/CD-RW
[8cm(3") disc/12cm(5") disc]
Other CDs
1) On CD-G and CD-EXTRA discs, only the sound can be played (no images).
2) Photo CD, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW (Video Recording Format), DVD-Audio, DVD-RAM, DVD +R/+RW, SACD,
SVCD and CD-ROM discs cannot be used.
3) Discs with unusual shapes (heart-shaped or hexagonal discs) cannot be used. The use of such discs will
cause a fault.
•This Product will reject an incompatible disc, therefore the disc type should be checked.
DVD-R/DVD-RW Recording Modes
The video mode refers to a mode that allows playback with an ordinary DVD player. It is the mode that allows
recording onto discs of DVD-R Ver. 2.0 or later or DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 or later. The video recording format (VR
Recording) refers to the recording mode that allows various recording functions and editing in compliance with
the standard specifications of the DVD Forum. (Cannot be played back with this Product)
1
• DVD video players and discs are designed with region numbers which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played. If the region
number on the disc you want to play does not match the region number in this Product, you will not be able to play the disc.
• Discs recorded in MP3 file format or
Audio format.
As for the list of the region number 3, 4 countries and the world map for all region numbers, refer to pages 110 and 111.
4.7
The region number for
this Player is
3 .
331 36
1213
546
ALL
Disc playable in all regions
Samples of region number marks compatible
with this Player:
.... ........
The region number for
this Player is
4 .
441 46
1213
546
ALL
Disc playable in all regions
Samples of region number marks compatible
with this Player:
.... ........
<Only for Australia model>
<Only for Hong Kong and Southeast Asia models>
* Discs that have not been finalized cannot be played
back. In addition, discs that have been recorded
with the video recording format (VR Recording) also
cannot be played back.
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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. As this
Product plays disc data in accordance with the guidelines of the disc manufacturer, some functions may
not be available on some discs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the disc.
•When you intend to perform the functions or operations prohibited for the current disc:
The types of functions and operations that can be used for a particular disc vary depending on the
features of that disc. Some disc functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given in this
Operation Manual. In this event, follow the instructions given on the screen.
Icons Used on DVDs
Sample Icons
2
•This Product supports 2-channel (L/R) audio and 5.1ch (Multi-channel) MPEG Audio 1/2 (only when the DIGITAL OUT
coaxial/optical jack is used for connection). It does not support 7.1 channel MPEG Audio Version 2.0.
3
•When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played, but the graphic images will not
be shown.
Title, Chapter and Tracks
• DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”. If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would be
a separate “title”. “Chapters”, on the other hand, are sections of titles.
Example: DVD
• VIDEO CDs and Audio CDs are divided into “tracks”. You can think of a “track” as one tune on an Audio CD.
Example: VIDEO CD or Audio CD
• Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded on them, but some do
not.
2216:9 2
LB
1. English
2. Chinese
1. English
2. Chinese 3
Number of audio
tracks
Type of subtitles
recorded
Screen aspect
ratio recorded
Region code indicatorDisc with
multiple
camera angles
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
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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.
•Do not try to close the disc tray when the disc is not installed
properly. (
B
)
•Be sure to store the disc in its exclusive case when not in use.
Then store upright.
•Do not stick paper or adhesive labels to the disc.
If the Surface is Soiled (
C
)
Wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only) cloth.
When wiping discs, always move the cloth from the center hole
towards the outer edge.
(If you wipe the discs using a circular motion, circular scratches are
likely to occur, which will cause noise.)
If the playing surface of a disc is soiled or scratched, the Product
may decide that the disc is incompatible and eject the disc tray,
or it may fail to play the disc correctly. Wipe any soiling off the
playing surface with a soft cloth.
If the Disc is Brought from a Cold to a Warm
Environment, Dew May Form on the Disc
Wipe the dew off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc.
Improper Disc Storage
You can damage discs if you store them in the following places:
•Areas exposed to direct sunlight
•Humid or dusty areas
•Areas directly exposed to a heat outlet or heating appliance
Maintenance
•Be sure to turn the Product off and disconnect the AC power cord
before maintaining the Product.
•Wipe this Product with a dry soft cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, wipe clean with a cloth which
has been dipped in a weak soap-and-water solution and wrung
out thoroughly and then wipe again with a dry cloth.
•Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner, cleaning fluid or other
chemicals. And do not use compressed air to remove dust.
Disc Handling and Maintenance
Disc tray Disc
A
B
C
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Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION
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........................................ 9
CONNECTION AND INITIAL SETTINGS
Basic Connection ........................................ 14
Connecting to ANTENNA IN/ANTENNA OUT ..14
Connecting a TV Equipped with
VIDEO/AUDIO Input Jacks .......................... 15
Using the Component Colour (Y, PB(CB)
and PR(CR)) Output Jacks ...........................15
DVD Audio Connections ............................. 16
Connecting a TV Equipped with S-VIDEO
Input Jacks ...................................................16
Connecting to Audio Equipment .......................16
Playing 2 channel audio ................................16
Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), DTS or
MPEG audio ...............................................17
Preparations Before Using the Product .... 18
Preparing to Watch a VCR or a DVD ................ 18
Adjusting the Video Channel ..................... 19
Auto Tuning System .................................... 21
VCR SETUP
VCR Setup .................................................... 24
Menu Screen ....................................................24
Mode Selection ................................................. 25
Setting the Channels ........................................27
Auto Tuning .......................................................28
Manual Tuning ..................................................30
Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip ..........................32
Channel Skip ................................................. 32
Cancelling Skip .............................................34
Setting the Clock ..............................................35
Initial Setting of Clock ................................... 35
Changing the Clock Setting .......................... 36
Setting the Language .......................................37
VCR-RESET .................................................37
Initial Setting of Language ............................ 37
Changing Language ...................................... 37
VCR Display Information ............................ 38
How to Display Indicators .................................38
VCR Front Panel Display .................................. 38
DVD SETUP
DVD Setup .................................................... 40
About the SETUP Screen .................................40
TV MODE Setting .............................................41
Setting up for Playback of an NTSC Disc ...... 42
PARENTAL Level Setting ..................................43
AUDIO Setting ..................................................45
Setting the COMPRESSION
(Dolby Digital output level) .......................... 45
Setting the DOLBY DIGITAL .........................46
Setting the MPEG .........................................47
Setting the CINEMA VOICE .......................... 47
DISC LANGUAGE Setting ................................ 48
Setting SUBTITLE,
AUDIO and MENU languages .................... 48
Selecting languages from OTHER ................49
DVD Display Information ............................ 50
Operation Mode Indicators ...............................50
Region (Local) Number Error Indicator ............ 50
Language Code List for Disc Language ... 51
WATCHING THE VCR
Playback ....................................................... 54
Inserting a Video Cassette ............................... 54
Playback ...........................................................54
Video Search (with the Remote) ...................... 54
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding ....................... 55
Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote) .........55
Still Picture and Frame Advance ...................... 55
Double Speed Playback ................................... 55
NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV ....................56
Full Auto Playback ............................................ 56
Auto Head Cleaning System ............................56
Auto Tracking Control System ..........................56
Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism ........56
AUTO RENTAL .................................................57
COLOUR ..........................................................57
BLUE BACK .....................................................58
Playback of Hi-Fi Recorded Tapes ................... 59
Audio Output Mode...........................................59
Adjusting Hi-Fi Audio Tracking ..........................59
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Contents
Sharp Super Picture .................................... 60
Auto Repeat ................................................. 61
Auto Zero Back ............................................ 62
DPSS (Digital Program Search System)
/Skip Search ............................................. 63
DPSS ................................................................63
Skip Search ......................................................63
TV Programme Recording .......................... 64
Cassette Erase Protection ................................64
Recording a TV Programme ............................. 64
To Watch Another TV Programme While
Recording.....................................................64
Recording NICAM/A2 stereo (IGR)
Multiplex Broadcasts .................................... 65
Simple Recording Timer ............................. 66
Immediate Recording .......................................66
Programming the Timer with G-CODE®
System (Hong Kong model only)........... 67
Setting the Programme Number in Step 4 ....... 69
Recording with the Timer ........................... 70
Confirming Timer Programmes ........................73
Cancelling Timer Programmes .........................74
Tape Dubbing .............................................. 75
Tape Dubbing Connection Instructions ............. 75
Recording a DVD Disc onto a Video
Cassette ................................................... 76
Recording a DVD disc onto a Video cassette
(Tape Editing mode) ..................................... 76
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 .......................................82
Playback CDs recorded with DTS sounds ........ 82
Fast Forward/Fast Reverse...............................82
Slow-Motion Play ..............................................83
Still/Pause.........................................................83
Frame Advance ................................................ 83
Skip (Forward/Reverse) ....................................83
Zooming an Image ...................................... 84
Playing MP3 Discs ...................................... 85
Regarding MP3 discs .......................................85
DVD SETUP
CONNECTION AND
INITIAL SETTINGS
WATCHING
THE VCR
VCR SETUP
GENERAL
INFORMATION
KARAOKE
FUNCTION
WATCHING
THE DVD
OTHER
INFORMATION
Playing MP3 discs ............................................85
To play MP3 discs.............................................86
To play another file (music title) while playing ... 86
To skip the file while playing .............................86
About the Function Control Screen .......... 87
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 .................................. 93
DIGITAL SUPER PICTURE setting ..................94
Direct Selection of Scenes ......................... 95
Selecting Scenes by Title Number ................... 95
Selecting Scenes from the Menu Screen .........95
Programmed Playback ................................ 96
Chapter Programmed Playback .......................96
Track Programmed Playback ............................97
MP3 Files Programmed Playback .................... 98
Repeat Playback .......................................... 99
Repeat playback ............................................... 99
A-B Repeat .....................................................100
Resume Function ...................................... 101
KARAOKE FUNCTION
KARAOKE Function .................................. 104
While You are Enjoying Singing Karaoke ........ 104
KEY CONTROL/VOCAL CONTROL Function ....... 105
KEY CONTROL ..........................................105
VOCAL CONTROL .....................................106
OTHER INFORMATION
Troubleshooting ........................................ 107
Definition of Terms .................................... 109
Specifications ............................................ 112
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Features
■Common Features
•A DVD, AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD player and VCR all in one.
•Simultaneous VCR recording and DVD playback.
■VCR
•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*............... only for Hong Kong model
* For Hong Kong: G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODE system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
■DVD
•Plays DVD Video, DVD-RW (VIDEO mode), DVD-R, VIDEO CD and Audio CD discs as well as CD-R/CD-RW
discs recorded in MP3 file format
•3D Virtual Surround provides high-quality surround sound
•Digital Gamma correction
•Digital Super Picture
•Dolby Digital*1, DTS*2, MPEG Audio digital out capability
•High-quality digital images
•High-quality digital sound
•Karaoke function (with key control/vocal control function)
*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
*2 “DTS”and “DTS Digital Surround”are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Accessories
Remote control unit
Two batteries
(AA, R6 or UM/SUM-3 )
for the Remote
VIDEO/AUDIO cable
PROG
Southeast Asia model
Australia model
G-CODE
Hong Kong model
REV FWD
PLAY
STOP
OPEN/
CLOSE
VCR/ DVD
SELECTOR
VCR MENU
DVD SETUP
TAPE
SPEED
ON
SCREEN
TITLE
DVD MENU
DISPLAY
FUNCTION
CONTROL
PROG/
REPEAT
CLEAR
RETURN
OPERATE
TIMER
ON/OFF
EJECT
SET
ENTER
KARAOKE
SELECT
ZERO BACK
SKIP SEARCH
VCR DVDAM/PM
INPUT SELECT
PAUSE/STILL
REC
SLOW
CH
VCR DVD
SKIP
DPSS
AUDIO
OUTPUT
VCR/DVD COMBINATION
/
ZOOM
Operation ManualRF cable
Disc Features and this Operation Manual
•The types of functions and operations that can be used for a particular disc vary depending on the
features of that disc. In some cases, these functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given
in this Operation Manual. In this event, follow the instructions given on the screen. This Operation Manual
only covers basic disc operations.
•For some operations, the or indicator may appear on the TV screen. This indicates that the
operation described in this Operation Manual is not permitted for the current disc.
S-VHS Simple Playback
With this feature, it becomes possible to see
S-VHS tapes recorded S-VHS mode.
•Playback of S-VHS image quality is not available.
•S-VHS tapes recorded in S-VHS LP/EP mode
may appear some picture noise during playback.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
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Major Components
VCR Main Unit (Front)
SEPVP D
VCR
L R
OPERATE
STOP/ EJECT REW REC CH
TIMER REC VCR DVD
PLAY STOP
MIN MAX
ECHO
OPEN/CLOSE
VCR DVD PLAY/
×
2
MIC 1 MIC 2
MIN MAX
MIC VOLUME
64
OPERATE
18
REC
38
Clock Indicator
38
Channel Indicator
38
Tape Counter Indicator
54
PLAY/×2
Timer Recording
Indicator
Numbers in refer to the main pages
in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained.
Tape Speeds
Indicator
69
64
38
Operation status
Indicator
54
Cassette compartment
54
STOP/EJECT
38
CH
54
REW
72
TIMER indicator
Audio Output
Indicator
59
64
Recording indicator
18
VCR button
104
ECHO knob
104
MIC VOLUME knob
104
MIC 1, MIC 2 jacks
Remote sensor
window
VCR Front Panel Display
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OPERATE
STOP/ EJECT REW REC CH
TIMER REC VCR DVD
PLAY STOP
MIN MAX
ECHO
OPEN/CLOSE
VCR DVD PLAY/
×
2
MIC 1 MIC 2
MIN MAX
MIC VOLUME
81
Disc tray
81
OPEN/CLOSE
80
OPERATE
TITLE
Indicator
50
Operation status/Time Indicator
TRACK
Indicator
CHAPTER
Indicator
81
Disc operation
buttons (PLAY, STOP)
96
PROGRAM Indicator
99
REPEAT Indicator
90
ANGLE Indicator
92
VIRTUAL surround
Indicator
1
2
76
Numbers in refer to the main pages
in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained.
VCR DVD Indicator
18
DVD button
104
ECHO knob
104
MIC VOLUME knob
104
MIC 1, MIC 2 jacks
Major Components
DVD Main Unit (Front)
DVD Front Panel Display
You can toggle between 1and 2by
pressing the remote control unit’s
DISPLAY button (page 50).
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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.
Loading the Batteries
1Open the battery cover
by pulling the lid in the
direction of the arrow.
2Load the batteries.
Load the two batteries (AA, R6 or UM/SUM-3)
supplied with the Remote so that the battery
poles and are positioned as indicated.
3Close the battery cover
by lowering the lid in the
direction of the arrow.
Major Components
PROG
Southeast Asia model
Australia model
G-CODE
Hong Kong model
/
REV FWD
PLAY
STOP
OPEN/
CLOSE
VCR/DVD
SELECTOR
VCR MENU
DVD SETUP
TAPE
SPEED
ON
SCREEN
TITLE
DVD MENU
DISPLAY
FUNCTION
CONTROL
PROG/
REPEAT
CLEAR
RETURN
OPERATE
TIMER
ON/OFF
EJECT
SET
ENTER
ZERO BACK
VCR DVDAM/PM
INPUT SELECT
PAUSE/STILL
REC
SLOW
CH
VCR DVD
SKIP
DPSS
AUDIO
OUTPUT
VCR/DVD COMBINATION
/
ZOOM
KARAOKE
SELECT
SKIP SEARCH
SLOW —/±, DPSS —/±
AM/PM or
38
ON SCREEN
69
TIMER ON/OFF
18
OPERATE
38
DISPLAY
20
62
CLEAR
CURSOR ( / / / )
30
36
Number buttons
54
54
PLAY
REW
64
REC
54
STOP
TAPE SPEED 64
VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch 18
38
18 VCR/DVD SELECTOR
54
70
67
EJECT
19 VCR MENU
20 SET
62 ZERO BACK
63 SKIP SEARCH
76 VCR DVD
55 PAUSE/ STILL
55 63
64 INPUT SELECT
54
55 SLOW
59 AUDIO OUTPUT
CH /
FF
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REV FWD
PLAY
STOP
OPEN/
CLOSE
VCR/DVD
SELECTOR
VCR MENU
DVD SETUP
TAPE
SPEED
ON
SCREEN
TITLE
DVD MENU
DISPLAY
FUNCTION
CONTROL
PROG/
REPEAT
CLEAR
RETURN
OPERATE
TIMER
ON/OFF
EJECT
SET
ENTER
ZERO BACK
VCR DVDAM/PM
INPUT SELECT
PAUSE/STILL
REC
SLOW
CH
VCR DVD
SKIP
DPSS
AUDIO
OUTPUT
VCR/DVD COMBINATION
/
ZOOM
KARAOKE
SELECT
SKIP SEARCH
50
ON SCREEN
80
OPERATE
50
DISPLAY
87
FUNCTION CONTROL
95
41
RETURN
TITLE
CURSOR ( / / / )
43
Number buttons
REV
81
STOP
18 VCR/DVD SELECTOR
PROG , REPEAT
96 99
84 ZOOM
81 PLAY
41
95 DVD MENU
81 OPEN/CLOSE
41 DVD SETUP
41
ENTER
105
KARAOKE SELECT
83 PAUSE/STILL
83
82 FWD
83 SLOW
18 VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch
82
SKIP
•Do not subject the Remote to shock, water or excessive humidity.
•The Remote may not function if the Product sensor is in direct sunlight or any other strong light.
•Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst. Read the battery warnings and use the batteries properly.
•Do not mix old and new batteries, or mix brands in use.
•Remove the batteries if you do not use the Remote for an extended period of time.
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
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Major Components
Main Unit (Rear)
DVD OUT ANTENNA
IN
LINE
IN 1
VCR/DVD
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
S-VIDEOOPTICAL COMPONENT
Y
P
R
( C R )
P B
( C B )
AUDIO
R
L
DVD OUT ANTENNA
IN
LINE
IN 1
VCR/DVD
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
S-VIDEOOPTICAL COMPONENT
Y
P
R
(C R )
P B
(C B )
AUDIO
R
L
VCR AUDIO input
jacks
14 ANTENNA IN (antenna
or cable input)
VCR VIDEO input
jack
14 ANTENNA OUT
15 DVD/VCR shared
AUDIO output jacks
17
DVD Coaxial DIGITAL
output jack
16
DVD S-VIDEO output jack
16
DVD AUDIO output jacks
15 DVD/VCR shared
VIDEO output jack
15
COMPONENT VIDEO output jacks
(These jacks are not compatible
to progressive DVD signal.)
17
Optical Digital output jack
To an AC outlet
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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.
Connecting to ANTENNA IN/ANTENNA OUT
The connection method differs depending on the type of TV.
DVD OUT ANTENNA
IN
LINE
IN 1
VCR/DVD
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
S-VIDEOOPTICAL COMPONENT
Y
PR
(CR)
PB
(CB)
AUDIO
R
L
TV
To ANTENNA OUT jack
To ANTENNA
IN jack
To antenna
input jack
RF cable
(Supplied)
Antenna cable
This Product
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DVD OUT ANTENNA
IN
LINE
IN 1
VCR/DVD
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
S-VIDEOOPTICAL COMPONENT
Y
PR
(CR)
PB
(CB)
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
LR
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Required cable
VIDEO/AUDIO cable (supplied)
Jack and Plug Colours
Video: Yellow
Audio Left: White
Audio Right: Red
This Product
To DVD/VCR shared
VIDEO/AUDIO out jacks
VIDEO/AUDIO cable
(supplied)
To VIDEO/AUDIO
input jacks
TV (with external input jacks)
(White) (Red) (Yellow)
(Red)
(White)
(Yellow)
Connecting a TV Equipped with VIDEO/AUDIO Input Jacks
CONNECTION AND
INITIAL SETTINGS
Basic Connection
You will not be able to hear all of the sound being output by the Product if you use the supplied VIDEO/AUDIO
cable to a monaural TV that has only one AUDIO input jack.
•Make sure that colours of the jacks and plugs match up when connecting the cable.
•Connect the Product directly to the TV. If you attempt to view video on a TV connected via a VCR, the copy protection
function will scramble the picture.
•If you want to listen to the audio through audio equipment, connect only the VIDEO cable to the TV.
Using the Component Colour (Y, PB(CB) and PR(CR)) Output Jacks
DVD OUT ANTENNA
IN
LINE
IN 1
VCR/DVD
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
S-VIDEOOPTICAL COMPONENT
Y
PR
(CR)
PB
(CB)
AUDIO
R
L
Colour Output Jacks (Y, PB(CB)and
PR(CR)):
Some TVs and monitors are equipped with
input jacks for the component colour
signals (Y, PB(CB)and PR(CR)). By connect-
ing these input jacks to the corresponding
output jacks on the Product, you can enjoy
higher quality playback images.
If you are using a TV or monitor equipped
with Y, PB(CB)and PR(CR)jacks, use these
jacks rather than the S-VIDEO OUT jack.
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ANALOG INPUT
L
R
INPUT
S-VIDEO
TV (with external input jacks)
DVD OUT ANTENNA
IN
LINE
IN 1
VCR/DVD
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
S-VIDEOOPTICAL COMPONENT
Y
PR
(CR)
PB
(CB)
AUDIO
R
L
To AUDIO
OUT jacks
AUDIO cable
(commercially available)
(Red)
To amplifier
audio input jacks
Jack and Plug Colours
Audio Left: White
Audio Right: Red
Amplifier of stereo system, etc.
(White)
(Red)
This Product
To S-VIDEO
input jack
S-VIDEO cable
(commercially available)
To S-VIDEO
OUT jack
Required cables
AUDIO cable (commercially available)
White (L)
Red (R)
White (L)
Red (R)
S-VIDEO cable (commercially available)
(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 en-
hanced by Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), DTS, and MPEG Audio.
Playing 2 channel audio
■Analogue Connection
If the Product is set to OPERATE ON, the DVD signals will be output from the DVD OUT jacks at all times.
(The DVD signals will be output from the DVD OUT jacks also when using the VCR.)
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DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
DVD OUT ANTENNA
IN
LINE
IN 1
VCR/DVD
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
R
L
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
S-VIDEOOPTICAL COMPONENT
Y
P
R
( C R )
P B
( C B )
AUDIO
R
L
OPTICAL
Required cable
Coaxial digital cable (commercially available)
To coaxial
DIGITAL OUT jack
To coaxial
digital input jack
Coaxial digital cable
(commercially available)
You can make this connection
using a coaxial digital
cable or
optical digital cable.
------------------ or --------------------
Optical digital cable
(commercially available)
To OPTICAL digital
out jack
To optical digital
input jack
Optical digital cable (commercially available)
This Product
Audio equipment
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.
■Connection to a processor or amplifier with a coaxial digital input jack or optical digital jack
DVD Audio Connections
Digital Connection to an MD to Record a CD
Some Audio CDs and VIDEO CDs have a short silent section between musical tracks. When sound from discs
such as these is digitally recorded by connecting the Product directly to a digital recorder (such as an MD player),
the music may be recorded continuously and track numbers may be lost.
■Digital Connection to Audio Equipment or MD Player without a Dolby Digital Decoder
• Audio CD or VIDEO CD
Play the disc as you normally would, with the audio mode set to “L+R” (see page 91). With a digital
connection, audio of a disc recorded with DTS sounds abnormal in this case.
• DVD
With a digital connection, audio cannot be produced from a DVD recorded with Dolby Digital (5.1 channel),
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic), DTS or MPEG Audio, so you should use an analogue connection to play such
discs. Discs with linear PCM audio should play normally.
■Important notes to play DTS/Dolby Digital sounds on DVD discs
• Do not play DTS sounds of the disc when the audio equipment connected to the optical digital output jack is
not equipped with a DTS decoder. Do not play Dolby Digital sounds of the disc when the audio equipment
connected to the optical digital output jack is not equipped with Dolby Digital decoder. This can result in the
production of abnormal sounds that can damage the speaker or have a detrimental effect on your ears.
• When you play DTS sounds, the sound does not come out from the DVD AUDIO output jacks.
• When you enjoy the DTS digital surround sounds, select the DTS sounds on the Title menu or set “ Audio setting”
in Function Control Screen to “DTS”. Set the audio mode to “L+R” for CDs.
• This connection is not possible if the processor or amplifier to which you want to connect does not have a coaxial
digital input jack or an optical digital input jack.
• When playing a DVD Video disc recorded with linear PCM audio at a sampling frequency of 96 kHz, the audio of the
digital output has a sampling frequency of 48kHz.
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Preparations Before Using the Product
Preparing to Watch a VCR or a DVD
1Turn on the TV and switch the TV channel to the external
“VIDEO” or “AV” channel connected to the DVD/VCR shared
output jacks.
2Press OPERATE.
•The product is turned on.
3Press VCR/DVD SELECTOR on the remote control to switch to
the “VCR” mode or “DVD” mode.
•Each time VCR/DVD SELECTOR is pressed, the mode
changes between “VCR” mode (The VCR button on the
product lights up.) and “DVD” mode (The DVD button on the
product lights up).
VCR button
VCR
DVD button
DVD
or
•The mode can be switched by pressing the VCR button or
DVD button on the product.
4Move the VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch on the Remote to either
“VCR”or “DVD”.
VCR DVD VCR DVD
OPERATE
REW REC CH
TIMER REC VCR DVD
PLAY STOP
MIN MAX
ECHO
OPEN/CLOSE
VCR DVD PLAY/
×
2
MIC 1 MIC 2
MIN MAX
MICVOLUME
STOP/ EJECT
VCR button
VCR
DVD button
DVD
OPERATE
The VCR functions on
the Remote will now
take priority.
The DVD functions on
the Remote will now
take priority.
/
PLAY
STOP
ZOOM
OPEN/
CLOSE
OPERATE
VCR/ DVD
SELECTOR
VCR MENU
DVD SETUP
TAPE
SPEED
ON
SCREEN
TIMER
ON/OFF
TITLE
DVD MENU
DISPLAY
EJECT
FUNCTION
CONTROL
PROG/
REPEAT
CLEAR
RETURN
REV FWD
SET
ENTER
ZERO BACK
VCR DVDAM/PM
INPUT SELECT
PAUSE/STILL
REC
VCR/ DVD COMBINATION
SLOW
CH
VCR DVD
SKIP
DPSS
AUDIO
OUTPUT
KARAOKE
SELECT
SKIP SEARCH
/
PLAY
STOP
OPEN/
CLOSE
OPERATE
VCR/ DVD
SELECTOR
VCR MENU
DVD SETUP
TAPE
SPEED
ON
SCREEN
TIMER
ON/OFF
TITLE
DVD MENU
DISPLAY
EJECT
FUNCTION
CONTROL
PROG/
REPEAT
CLEAR
RETURN
REV FWD
SET
ENTER
ZERO BACK
VCR DVDAM/PM
INPUT SELECT
PAUSE/STILL
REC
VCR/ DVD COMBINATION
SLOW
CH
VCR DVD
SKIP
DPSS
AUDIO
OUTPUT
ZOOM
KARAOKE
SELECT
SKIP SEARCH
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