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Sharp DV-NC70RU Operation Manual
Sharp DV-NC70RU Operation Manual

Sharp DV-NC70RU Operation Manual

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VCR/DVD COMBINATION
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DV-NC70RU
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AV 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R
• The region number for this DVD player is 5.
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TIMER
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SELECTOR
VCR DVD
NTSC/PAL
OPERATION MANUAL
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  • Page 1 VCR/DVD COMBINATION MODEL DV-NC70RU OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH ..1 – ..1 – OPERATE EJECT/STOP PLAY/×2 PLAY STOP OPEN/CLOSE TIMER VCR/DVD SELECTOR VCR DVD AV 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R • The region number for this DVD player is 5. •...
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    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 Functions for VIDEO CD VIDEO VIDEO Functions for Audio CD...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION • This Product is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER Note: product. This Product can be used only where the power • The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located supply is AC 110V-240V, 50/60Hz. It cannot be on the rear cover.
  • Page 4 (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.
  • Page 5: Types Of Discs That Can Be Played On This Product

    Types of Discs that Can Be Played on This Product This Product can play back discs bearing any of the following marks: DVD-R/DVD-RW* 2 on the next page [8cm(3") disc/12cm(5") disc] * Disks that have not been finalized cannot be played back.
  • Page 6: Title, Chapter And Tracks

    Types of Discs that Can Be Played on This Product Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available In the cases listed below, the indicator may appear on the TV screen, which indicates that the function or operation is not available. •...
  • Page 7: Disc Handling And Maintenance

    Disc Handling and Maintenance Handling Precautions • Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not be soiled with fingerprints. 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.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Playback of Hi-Fi Recorded Tapes ....57 Changing the Clock Setting ......36 Audio Output Mode .......... 57 Setting the Language ........37 Adjusting Hi-Fi Audio Tracking ......57 VCR-RESET ..........37 Sharp Super Picture ........58 Initial Setting of Language ......37...
  • Page 9 Contents Auto Repeat ..........59 Subtitle language setting ........83 Angle setting .............84 Auto Zero Back ..........60 Audio setting .............85 DPSS (Digital Program Search System) 3D VIRTUAL SURROUND setting ....86 /Skip Search ..........61 DIGITAL GAMMA setting ........87 DPSS ..............61 Direct Selection of Scenes ......
  • Page 10: Features

    HQ (High Quality) Circuitry • Simple Recording Timer • Sharp Super Picture I DVD • Plays DVD, 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 •...
  • Page 11: Major Components

    Major Components VCR Main Unit (Front) Numbers in refer to the main pages in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained. Cassette compartment VCR/DVD SELECTOR OPERATE EJECT/STOP TIMER indicator Front AUDIO/ OPERATE EJECT/STOP PLAY/×2 PLAY STOP OPEN/CLOSE TIMER VIDEO input VCR/DVD SELECTOR VCR DVD...
  • Page 12 Major Components DVD Main Unit (Front) Numbers in refer to the main pages in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained. Disc tray OPERATE OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE EJECT/STOP PLAY/×2 PLAY STOP OPEN/CLOSE TIMER VCR/DVD SELECTOR VCR DVD AV 2 IN VIDEO L ( MONO )- AUDIO - R Disc operation VCR/DVD SELECTOR buttons (PLAY, STOP)
  • Page 13: Loading The Batteries

    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. TIMER ON/OFF PROG TIMER OPERATE PROG...
  • Page 14 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. PROG , REPEAT OPERATE VCR/DVD SELECTOR TIMER...
  • Page 15: Main Unit (Rear)

    Major Components Main Unit (Rear) DVD OUT DVD/VCR LINE OUT 2 LINE OUT 1 LINE IN 1 ANTENNA IN COMPONENT DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO RF OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO To an AC outlet DVD/VCR shared AUDIO output jacks VCR AUDIO input jacks DVD Coaxial DIGITAL ANTENNA IN (antena...
  • Page 16: Basic Connection

    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. •...
  • Page 17: Connecting A Tv Equipped With Video/Audio Input Jacks

    Basic Connection Connecting a TV Equipped with VIDEO/AUDIO Input Jacks This Product DVD OUT DVD/VCR ANTENNA IN LINE OUT 2 LINE OUT 1 LINE IN 1 (Red) COMPONENT DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO (White) AUDIO RF OUT S-VIDEO (Yellow) VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Required cable To DVD/VCR shared VIDEO/AUDIO cable...
  • Page 18: Dvd Audio Connections

    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.
  • Page 19: Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 Channel), Dts Or 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 provides richer and more powerful audio play.
  • Page 20: Preparations Before Using The Product

    Preparations Before Using the Product Preparing to Watch a VCR or a DVD 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 EJECT/STOP PLAY/×2 PLAY STOP OPEN/CLOSE TIMER...
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Video Channel

    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). Make sure both Products (TV and this Product) are connected (power cord) to the power outlet.
  • Page 22 Adjusting the Video Channel Press \ \ \ \ \ / | | | | | to select the RF output system that corresponds to your TV by referring to the chart shown to the below, and press SET. I,B/G,D/K (RF system) Hong Kong China, Russia South East Asia...
  • Page 23: Auto Tuning System

    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.
  • Page 25: Vcr Setup

    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 .................
  • Page 26: Vcr Setup

    VCR Setup Menu Screen The menu screen is a home screen used to select various screen Menu 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. M E N U T I M E R M O D E...
  • Page 27: Mode Selection

    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. Press VCR MENU to display the menu screen. TIMER OPERATE PROG...
  • Page 28 VCR Setup Set “NICAM” to “AUTO” or “OFF” with \ \ \ \ \ / | | | | | . Then press ". C O L O U R A U T O P A L M E S E C A M N T S C N T S C 3 .
  • Page 29: Setting The Channels

    VCR Setup Setting the Channels Your Product can receive VHF channels 1A to E12 (C1 to C12), CATV channels S1 to S41 (Z1 to Z37) and UHF channels E21 to E69 (C13 to C57). Your Product has 84 programmable channel positions, each of which can be set to any of the broadcast and CATV channels.
  • Page 30: Auto Tuning

    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. Press VCR MENU. Press ' / " to select “CHANNEL PRESET”. Press SET to confirm. TIMER M E N U OPERATE...
  • Page 31 VCR Setup To change the order of tuned-in broadcast, press ' / "/ \ \ \ \ \ / | | | | | to select the channel to be moved. Press SET to confirm . “SELECTED: CH078” will appear. M O V E 1 / 5 1 C H 0 0 2...
  • Page 32: Manual Tuning

    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. Example: Tuning Channel Position 48 to Broadcast TV Channel E7 (VCR CHANNEL 007 for system I area.) TIMER OPERATE Press VCR MENU.
  • Page 33 VCR Setup Press the number buttons (0 to 9) or \ \ \ \ \ / | | | | | until you see the desired broadcast channel E7 (VCR CHANNEL 007) on your TV and press ". P R E S E T C H S Y S T E M B / G D / K C H A N N E L...
  • Page 34: Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip

    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. Preparation • Press OPERATE. Then move the VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch to VCR. TIMER OPERATE PROG EJECT ON/OFF Example: Skip channel position 12.
  • Page 35 VCR Setup Press \ \ \ \ \ / | | | | | to set “ON” and press SET to confirm. P R E S E T C H S Y S T E M B / G D / K C H A N N E L 0 1 2 F I N E T U N I N G...
  • Page 36: Cancelling Skip

    VCR Setup Cancelling Skip Example: Reset channel position 12. Follow the steps 1 and 2 from “Channel Skip” on page 32. Select the channel position you wish to unskip with \ \ \ \ \ / | | | | | or number buttons (0 to 9).
  • Page 37: Setting The Clock

    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. Initial Setting of Clock First set the language and system setting.
  • Page 38: Changing The Clock Setting

    VCR Setup 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.) C L O C K M O D E T I M E D A T E Y E A R...
  • Page 39: Setting The Language

    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.
  • Page 40: Vcr Display Information

    S. PICTURE S . P I C T U R E O N N I C A M : stereo) I / II (Sharp Super Picture) STOP, CASSETTE IN S T O P 1 1 : 3 0 Tape Speed...
  • Page 41: Dvd Setup

    DVD Setup DVD Setup ..................40 About the SETUP Screen .............. 40 TV MODE Setting ................41 PARENTAL Level Setting ............... 42 AUDIO Setting ................44 Setting the COMPRESSION (Dolby Digital output level) .... 44 Setting the DOLBY DIGITAL ............45 Setting the MPEG ...............
  • Page 42: Dvd Setup

    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 (Example) TV MODE adjust. See the following pages for details on each setup procedure. •...
  • Page 43: Tv Mode Setting

    DVD Setup TV MODE Setting Preparation • See Preparing to Watch a VCR or a DVD on page 18. TIMER OPERATE PROG EJECT ON/OFF While this product is stopped, press DVD SETUP to display the VCR/DVD VCR MENU SETUP screen. DISPLAY SCREEN SELECTOR...
  • Page 44: Parental Level Setting

    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.
  • Page 45 DVD Setup Press ', ", | or \ to select the desired parental level and then press ENTER. (Example) Selecting “LEVEL 8” PARENTAL PASSWORD TIMER OPERATE PROG EJECT ON/OFF - - - - PASSWORD LEVEL VCR/DVD VCR MENU DISPLAY SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP CODE...
  • Page 46: Audio Setting

    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.
  • Page 47: Setting The Dolby Digital

    DVD Setup Use ' or " to select “COMPRESSION”. Press ENTER to display the settings you can select. AUDIO COMPRESSION SELECT TIMER OPERATE PROG EJECT ENTER RETURN ON/OFF ENTER Use ' or " to select “ON” or “OFF”. VCR/DVD VCR MENU DISPLAY SCREEN SELECTOR...
  • Page 48: Setting The Mpeg

    DVD Setup Setting the MPEG • Before setting the “MPEG”, perform the step 1 to 2 on pages 47 and 48. Press ENTER and then use ' or " to select “MPEG”. Press ENTER to display the settings you can select. BITSTREAM TIMER OPERATE...
  • Page 49: Disc Language Setting

    DVD Setup DISC LANGUAGE Setting Use this setting for selecting the language for subtitles, audio tracks and disc menu. Setting SUBTITLE, AUDIO and MENU languages Preparation • See Preparing to Watch a VCR or a DVD on page 18. TIMER OPERATE PROG EJECT...
  • Page 50: Selecting Languages From Other

    DVD Setup Selecting languages from OTHER Select “OTHER” with ', ", \ and |, then press ENTER to set the “OTHER” input item (two letters). • See Language Code List for Disc Language on page 50 when selecting the code. (Example) Selecting “OTHER”...
  • Page 51: Dvd Display Information

    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. •...
  • Page 52: Language Code List For Disc Language

    Language Code List for Disc Language Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Frisian Slovenian Afar Malagasy Irish Samoan Abkhazian Maori Scots Gaelic Shona Afrikaans Macedonian Galician Somali Ameharic Malayalam Guarani Albanian Arabic Mongolian Gujarati Serbian Assamese Moldavian...
  • Page 53: Watching The Vcr

    Playback of Hi-Fi Recorded Tapes ..........57 Audio Output Mode ................ 57 Adjusting Hi-Fi Audio Tracking ............57 Sharp Super Picture ............... 58 Auto Repeat ..................59 Auto Zero Back ................60 DPSS (Digital Program Search System)/Skip Search ....61 DPSS .....................
  • Page 54: Playback

    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 OPERATE EJECT/STOP PLAY/×2 PLAY STOP...
  • Page 55: Fast Forwarding And Rewinding

    Playback Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Press Ë STOP to stop the video tape. Press FF è or È REW. OPERATE EJECT/STOP PLAY/×2 PLAY STOP OPEN/CLOSE TIMER VCR/DVD SELECTOR VCR DVD AV 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R Press Ë STOP to stop fast forward/rewind. PLAY/ 2 •...
  • Page 56: Ntsc Tape Play Back On Pal Tv

    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.
  • Page 57: Auto Rental

    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.
  • Page 58: Blue Back

    Playback Press ' / " to select “COLOUR”. C O L O U R A U T O P A L M E S E C A M N T S C N T S C 3 . 5 8 4 .
  • Page 59: Playback Of Hi-Fi Recorded Tapes

    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. • 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.
  • Page 60: Sharp Super Picture

    2. You cannot change ON/OFF setting manually. • The ON/OFF status of the Sharp Super Picture can be checked when ON SCREEN is pressed to display OSD. • When the Product power is turned off, the Sharp Super Picture setting is retained in memory.
  • Page 61: Auto Repeat

    Auto Repeat With this feature, the entire tape is played back repeatedly. Press VCR MENU to display the menu screen. Select “MODE” with ' / " and then press SET to confirm. M E N U T I M E R M O D E C H A N N E L P R E S E T C L O C K...
  • Page 62: Auto Zero Back

    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. 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.
  • Page 63: Dpss (Digital Program Search System)/Skip Search

    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. Index signal An index signal is automatically recorded on the tape at the start of ordinary recording, simple recording timer and timer recording.
  • Page 64: Tv Programme Recording

    TV Programme Recording Cassette Erase Protection ERASURE PROTECTION TAB cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental PAL SECAM 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.
  • Page 65: Recording Nicam/Igr Multiplex Broadcasts

    TV Programme Recording Recording NICAM/IGR Multiplex Broadcasts This Product is capable of receiving NICAM multiplex broadcasts (PAL-I, B/G, D/K) and IGR multiplex broad- casts (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.
  • Page 66: Simple Recording Timer

    Simple Recording Timer Immediate Recording This is convenient function when having an unexpected visitor or telephone call. Select the channel position to be recorded with CH ' / ". (Example) Channel position 2 S . P I C T U R E O N I / II TIMER OPERATE...
  • Page 67: Recording With The Timer

    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. •...
  • Page 68 Recording with the Timer 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 pressing | | | | | .
  • Page 69 Recording with the Timer Select the speed with ' / ". 1 / 2 D A T E P R S T A R T S T O P 1 5 / 1 2 4 7 1 2 : 0 0 PM1 2 : 3 0 PMS P - - / - - - - - : - -...
  • Page 70: Confirming Timer Programmes

    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. Press VCR MENU.
  • Page 71: Cancelling Timer Programmes

    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. Press VCR MENU.
  • Page 72: Tape Dubbing

    • If source VCR is a monaural mode, connect the audio cable to DPSS TAPE SPEED SKIP SLOW “AUDIO-L” of the dubbing VCR. AUDIO OUTPUT VCR/DVD COMBINATION Sharp Viewcam (for playback) Audio/Video cable (supplied with Viewcam) DVD/VCR DVD/VCR AV 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO) - AUDIO-R...
  • Page 73: Recording A Dvd Disc Onto A Video Cassette

    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. Recording a DVD disc onto a Video cassette OPERATE EJECT/STOP PLAY/×2 PLAY STOP OPEN/CLOSE TIMER VCR/DVD SELECTOR...
  • Page 74 Recording a DVD Disc onto a Video Cassette Press Æ Æ Æ Æ Æ REC. • The images on the DVD disc are recorded onto the VCR cassette. • When the VCR is in stop mode, the channel returns to the previ- ously received channel.
  • Page 75: Watching The Dvd

    Watching the DVD Preparing to Use DVD ..............74 When connecting a TV with the DVD output Jacks ....... 74 When connecting a TV with the DVD/VCR shared output jacks ..74 Playback ..................75 Basic Play ..................75 Track Direct Playback ..............75 Fast Forward/Fast Reverse ............
  • Page 76: Preparing To Use Dvd

    Preparing to Use DVD The following steps are necessary to display the DVD screen on the When connecting a TV with the DVD output jacks OPERATE EJECT/STOP PLAY/×2 PLAY STOP OPEN/CLOSE TIMER VCR/DVD SELECTOR VCR DVD AV 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R Turn on the TV and switch the TV channel to the external input VCR/DVD “VIDEO”...
  • Page 77: Playback

    Playback Preparation • See Preparing to Use DVD on page 74. OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE VIDEO VIDEO CD-R/RW CD-R/RW • OPERATE EJECT/STOP PLAY/×2 PLAY STOP OPEN/CLOSE The icons below are used in this Operation Manual: TIMER VCR/DVD SELECTOR VCR DVD AV 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R ....
  • Page 78: Fast Forward/Fast Reverse

    Playback VIDEO VIDEO CD-R/RW CD-R/RW Fast Forward/Fast Reverse Press FWD è or È REV during playback. OPERATE EJECT/STOP PLAY/×2 PLAY STOP OPEN/CLOSE TIMER VCR/DVD SELECTOR • The disc begins fast scan at ×2 speed (1). VCR DVD AV 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R Scanning speed selection PLAY Fast scan image appears here.
  • Page 79: Still/Pause

    Playback VIDEO VIDEO CD-R/RW CD-R/RW Still/Pause Press â PAUSE/STILL during playback. OPERATE EJECT/STOP PLAY/×2 PLAY STOP OPEN/CLOSE TIMER VCR/DVD SELECTOR VCR DVD AV 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R If you press ûPLAY while paused (STILL/PAUSE), normal playback resumes. PLAY VIDEO VIDEO Frame Advance Press â...
  • Page 80: Angle Selection

    Angle Selection Some DVD discs contain scenes which have been shot simulta- neously from a number of different angles. For these discs, the same scene can be viewed from each of these different angles. (The recorded angles differ depending on the disc used.) While you are playing a DVD disc with different angles recorded, press ANGLE to view the number of the current angle.
  • Page 81: Playing Mp3 Discs

    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”...
  • Page 82: To Play Mp3 Discs

    Playing MP3 Discs To play MP3 discs Load the MP3 recorded CD-R or the CD-RW. • The folder selection screen will be displayed after the data is read. FOLDER1 FOLDER2 FOLDER3 FOLDER4 TIMER OPERATE Select the folder you want to play by using ', ", \ or | and PROG EJECT ON/OFF...
  • Page 83: About The Function Control 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 and, DIGITAL GAMMA. Function control also allows you three ways of direct skips (title [track], chapter and time). •...
  • Page 84: Direct Skip (Title [Track]/Chapter/Time)

    About the Function Control Screen VIDEO VIDEO Direct skip (title [track]/chapter/time) Use the following procedure to perform the Direct title [track] skip, Direct chapter skip, or Direct time skip. Press FUNCTION CONTROL during playback. • The Function control screen appears. TIMER OPERATE PROG...
  • Page 85: Subtitle Language Setting

    About the Function Control Screen Subtitle language setting Use the following procedure to perform the Subtitle language setting. Press FUNCTION CONTROL during playback. • The Function control screen appears. 8/3‰ TIMER OPERATE PROG EJECT ‰1:3‰:‰8 ON/OFF 2 ENGLISH VCR/DVD VCR MENU DISPLAY SCREEN SELECTOR...
  • Page 86: Angle Setting

    About the Function Control Screen 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. Press FUNCTION CONTROL during playback. •...
  • Page 87: Audio Setting

    About the Function Control Screen VIDEO VIDEO 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.
  • Page 88: 3D Virtual Surround Setting

    About the Function Control Screen 3D VIRTUAL SURROUND setting This function allows you to enjoy a “surround sound” effect when you are using an analog connection (using AV 1 OUT on this product) to 2-channel audio equipment (TV, etc.). TIMER OPERATE PROG EJECT...
  • Page 89: Digital Gamma Setting

    About the Function Control Screen VIDEO VIDEO 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.
  • Page 90: Direct Selection Of Scenes

    Direct Selection of Scenes Selecting Scenes by Title Number Press TITLE to show the title screen. (Example) DISCOVERY EUROPE TIMER OPERATE PROG EJECT DISCOVERY AFRICA ON/OFF VCR/DVD VCR MENU DISPLAY SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP FUNCTION PROG/ OPEN/ ANGLE CONTROL REPEAT CLOSE Use ', ", | or \ to highlight the desired title.
  • Page 91: Programmed Playback

    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). Chapter Programmed Playback Press PROG while the disc is stopped. • The “DVD-VIDEO PROGRAM” screen appears. TIMER OPERATE PROG...
  • Page 92: Track Programmed Playback

    Programmed Playback VIDEO VIDEO Track Programmed Playback Press PROG while the disc is stopped. • The “PROGRAM” screen appears. • Press PROG to return to the normal screen. Example : CD PROGRAM screen CD PROGRAM TIMER OPERATE PROG EJECT ON/OFF VCR/DVD VCR MENU DISPLAY...
  • Page 93: Mp3 Files Programmed Playback

    Programmed Playback CD-R/RW CD-R/RW MP3 Files Programmed Playback Press PROG while the disc is stopped. • The “MP3 PROGRAM” screen appears. • Press PROG to return to the normal screen. MP3 PROGRAM TIMER OPERATE PROG EJECT ON/OFF FOLDER1 FOLDER2 VCR/DVD VCR MENU FOLDER3 DISPLAY...
  • Page 94: Repeat Playback

    Repeat Playback VIDEO VIDEO CD-R/RW CD-R/RW Repeat playback 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. TIMER OPERATE PROG...
  • Page 95: A-B Repeat

    Repeat Playback VIDEO VIDEO A-B Repeat A-B repeat allows you to repeat specified section on the disc. Press (REPEAT) three times while a disc is playing. While you are playing a disc, press ENTER when you reach the start of the section to be repeated. TIMER While the disc is playing the same chapter/track, press ENTER OPERATE...
  • Page 96: Resume Function

    Resume Function VIDEO VIDEO This function enables you to resume the playback from the location you specify. Press Ë STOP at the desired point during playback. • “RESUME” appears followed by “RESUME” on the screen. • This product stores the location where you stopped. RESUME TIMER OPERATE...
  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    • The heads may be contaminated with condensed moisture or playback. magnetic coating from the video tape. (If this is the case, the heads need to be cleaned. Ask the retailer or a Sharp approved service centre.) This Product has a built-in full auto head cleaning mechanism, however, there are some environments in which head cleaning cannot be carried out completely.
  • Page 98 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 • Make sure the Product is not in the timer setting or clock setting though CH ' / "...
  • Page 99: Definition Of Terms

    Full Automatic This function automatically turns the power on and starts to playback when a tape with Playback the erasure protection tabs removed is inserted. Sharp Super Enhanced picture quality during playback. Picture S-VHS Simple This function facilitates S-VHS software playback. The original high picture quality of S- Playback VHS (horizontal resolution of 400 lines) cannot be played.
  • Page 100: Letter Box

    Definition of Terms 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).
  • Page 101 Definition of Terms Common names Names of Nations and Areas Guinea Republic of Guinea Guinea-Bissau Republic of Guinea-Bissau India India Kazakhstan Republic of Kazakhstan Kenya Republic of Kenya Kyrgyz Republic Kyrgyz Republic Latvia Republic of Latvia Liberia Republic of Liberia Libya Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Lithuania...
  • Page 102 Definition of Terms The world map for all region numbers Subtitles These are the printed lines appearing at the bottom of the screen which translate or transcribe the dialogue. They are recorded on DVD discs. Time Number This indicates the play time which has elapsed from the start of a disc or a title. It can be used to find a specific scene quickly.
  • Page 103: Specifications

    Specifications Signal System NTSC/PAL DVD/VCR shared output jacks VIDEO jack: RCA Pin-jack AUDIO jack: RCA Pin-jack DVD output jacks VIDEO jack: S-Video jack Component Y jack: RCA Pin-jack Component P jack: RCA Pin-jack Component P jack: RCA Pin-jack AUDIO jack: RCA Pin-jack DIGITAL AUDIO IF: Coaxial digital AUDIO output jack: RCA Pin-jack VIDEO input jacks...
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