Precautions PRECAUTIONS VCR/DVD COMBINATION MODEL PREFACE DV-NC200S(B) OPERATION MANUAL REW FF STOP/ EJECT OUTPUT PLAY REC CH VCR DVD STOP PLAY TIMER (TRACKING) 2 PAL The region number for this VCR/DVD is 2. –1– EN SETUP VCR FUNCTIONS DVD FUNCTIONS PULL OPEN DVD Functions OPEN/CLOSE INFORMATION DV- N C 2 0 0 OPERATE Information VCR Functions Setup Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using your VCR/DVD COMBINATION.
PRECAUTIONS SAFETY INFORMATION PRECAUTIONS 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: GaAs Wave length: DVD: 655 nm CD: 790 nm Emission Duration: Continuous Laser output: Max. 0.8 mW Power Cord Protection To avoid any malfunctions of the VCR/DVD, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following.
PREFACE Table of Contents SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Location and Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Nonuse Periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 No Fingers or Other Objects Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning of Dew Formation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copyright Maintenance 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. SERVICING 1. Please refer to relevant topics in the “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE” on page 34 before returning the product. 2. Do not attempt to service this VCR/DVD yourself. Instead, unplug it and contact a SHARP Approved Service Centre for inspection. 3.
ABOUT THE VIDEO CASSETTES AND DISCS Playable Media Video Cassettes *1 DVD-Video *1, 2, 3 Mark (logo) Region code - PAL Tape speed and Disc types Analogue video Tape width with audio 12.65 mm SP : 23.39 mm/sec. LP : 11.70 mm/sec.
SETUP FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel D V- N C 2 0 0 OPERATE OPEN/CLOSE PULL OPEN REW STOP/ EJECT FF OUTPUT PLAY REC CH VCR STOP DVD PLAY TIMER (TRACKING) 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 SETUP 1. Disc Tray 2. PLAY (DVD) To begin disc playback. 3. STOP (DVD) To stop playback. 4. DVD OUTPUT Indicator The indicator is on when this VCR/DVD is in the DVD mode. Make sure that this indicator is on before using the DVD player. 5. OUTPUT To select the DVD mode or VCR mode. 6.
Display During Operation No disc inserted / cannot read disc Appears when a disc is loaded on the disc tray. Appears when the disc tray is opening. Appears when a disc or tape is being played back. Appears when the disc tray is closing. Appears when the PBC function is activated. (Video CD playback only. Refer to page 5.) Rear Terminals AERIAL RF OUT 22 23 24 25 26 21. MAIN (AC power cord) Connect to a standard AC plug. 22.
ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL Installing the Batteries for the Remote Control Install two R-6 batteries (supplied) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. Hint • Do not mix alkaline and manganese batteries. • Do not mix old and new batteries. Operable Range Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: • Make sure that there is no obstacle between the remote control and the remote sensor on the VCR/DVD.
Buttons for Both VCR and DVD DVD mode Button VCR mode Media type (Alphabetical order) • Press to select chapter or title directly. • Press to select track directly. • Press to select channel (except for +10 key). • (up/down/left/right) Press to select an item in the menu and to move the cursor. • (up/down/left/right) Press to select an item in the menu and to move the cursor. • (up/down/left/right) Press to select an item in the menu and to move the cursor.
CONNECTIONS Connection to a TV CAUTION: • Be sure to turn off the VCR/DVD and equipment to be connected before connecting. • Read through the Operation Manual for the equipment to be connected. • Be sure to keep the VCR/DVD connection cables separate from the TV antenna cable when you install the VCR/DVD, because it may cause electrical interference when you are watching television programmes.
Connection to an Audio System Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 channel audio), DTS or MPEG audio Playing 2 channel audio Connecting the VCR/DVD to audio equipment provides normal stereo sound, plus powerful stereo sound enhanced by Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound, DTS and MPEG audio. AUDIO L R Connecting an amplifier with a Dolby Digital/ DTS/ MPEG audio digital surround processor to your VCR/DVD’s audio digital jack provides richer and more powerful audio play.
Operations described after this section are mainly based on the remote control use. Some operations can be carried out on main unit. PREPARATION FOR USE Turn on the VCR/DVD for the First Time VCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 5. Select the current day. CLOCK DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP press first. or VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD Refer to page 7 to switch between the VCR mode and the DVD mode. 1. Turn on the TV and select an appropriate external input To decide. 6. Select the current hour.
Manual Channel Preset VCR 1 4 7 2 5 Hint • Usually, this VCR/DVD distinguishes the colour system, which should be set according to the broadcasting. However, if there is no picture when you tried to recording of the TV programme, the VCR/DVD might have set the colour system wrongly. If so, change the “VIDEO MODE” according to the correct colour system in your area. DVD 3 6 8 9 0 +10 PLAY STOP press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD Each channel is tuned manually and individually.
Change the On-Screen Language 4. Select the position number you want to change the channel. VCR or To decide. MOVE P01: 02 P02: 03 B P03: [04] P04: 05 P05: 06 1 4 7 P06: P07: P08: P09: P10: or To decide. Press Cursor K / L repeatedly until the channel move to another position number. MOVE P01: 02 P02: 03 P03: 11 P04: 05 P05: 06 P06: P07: P08: P09: B P10: 8 DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1. Select “INITIAL”.
Time Search VCR 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3. DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP press first. To rewind. To fast forward. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD You can specify the time for fast forwarding or rewinding. If a tape includes both programmes recorded in the PAL (or MESECAM) system and ones recorded in the NTSC system, this function may not be operated correctly. Within 30 seconds. After searching ... 4. • Insert a tape into this VCR/DVD. B 1.
Auto Return Quick-Find VCR VCR DVD DVD 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 0 +10 PLAY STOP press first. 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 press 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD When all timer recording is finished, the VCR/DVD will automatically rewind the tape to the beginning where it started recording. If there are any remaining programmes including Daily, Everyday and Weekly, Auto Return will not operate.
Timer Recording VCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 6. Select the desired channel. DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD You may programme the VCR/DVD to start and end a recording while you are away. You can set 8 programmes to record on specific days, daily or weekly within a 1-year period. • Insert a tape with its erase-protection tab in place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.) 1. Select “TIMER”. or To decide. 7.
• When you use the VCR/DVD in DVD mode during an OTR or a Timer When an OTR or a Timer Recording is completed... • If the other Timer Recordings remain as programmed, the VCR/DVD switches to the DVD mode automatically, and the TIMER indicator on the front panel lights up to indicate the VCR/DVD is in the timer standby mode. In some occasions, however, the VCR/DVD may be automatically turned off, instead of changing to the DVD mode after pressing TIMER ON/OFF.
OTHER INFORMATION Status Display VCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD You can check the Counter or Clock & Channel number. 1. Each time you press DISPLAY, TV screen will change as illustrated: When you select the channel using the remote control the Number buttons, select the desired channel (position number). C SP C SP Press once. 17:40 P02 STEREO Press once. 0:12:34 Press once.
DVD FUNCTIONS PLAYBACK Before: Turn on the TV, amplifier and any other equipments which are connected to this VCR/DVD. Make sure the TV and audio receiver (commercially available) are set to the correct channel. When you play NTSC recorded discs, the default setting converts this to a modified PAL. (See “DISPLAY Setting” on page 30.) Resume VCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP ( VCR 2 5 6 7 8 9 press 3 +10 PLAY STOP first.
Slow Forward/Slow Reverse VCR 1 4 7 2 5 2. Press ENTER to switch among “ (x1.3)”, “ (x0.8)” and “OFF”. DVD 3 6 8 9 0 +10 PLAY STOP press first. NA527AD Press FWD g or REV h repeatedly during the pause mode to select the required forward or reverse speed. To continue playback, press PLAY B. 1 : Plays back approximately at 0.8 times of normal playback. : Plays back approximately at 1.3 times of normal playback. OFF : No effects.
MP3, JPEG PLAYBACK MP3 or JPEG is a method of compressing files. You can copy MP3 or JPEG files on CD-RW/-Rs from the computer and play back the files on this VCR/DVD. VCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD Insert a MP3 or JPEG-format disc, then press MENU to call up the FILE LIST on the TV screen. 1.
Adjustment of Picture Size Dual Playback VCR 1 4 7 2 5 VCR DVD 3 6 8 9 0 +10 PLAY STOP press first. 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP VCR/DVD COMBINATION VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD NA527AD press first. This function lets you play back MP3 and JPEG files simultaneously. Available only when Dual Playback is ON. See pages 29, 32 on how to set the Dual Playback ON or OFF.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY You can check the information about the current disc by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control. VCR 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 VCR DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP press first. 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 DVD press 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP VCR/DVD COMBINATION VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD NA527AD first. Angle icon, appears only when available on the DVD.
SEARCH FUNCTION Track Search Using SKIP H / G 1 4 7 VCR DVD 2 3 5 8 0 press 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP 1. first. Current Chapter (C) VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD C1 C2 C3 C4 Using DIRECT SKIP SKIP 1. SKIP or Current Title (T) /29 T1 T2 T3 T4 SKIP 2. Within 30 seconds. SKIP (If the disc has no chapters.) /29 Hint • For the discs with less than 10 tracks, press the track number directly. • +10 button can also bring up the Track Search display.
MARKER SETUP VCR 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP press first. 2. or VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD This feature allows you to assign a specific point on a disc to be called back later. To set a marker 3. 1. At the desired marker • Playback will restart from the specific point which you set. 2. To exit the Marker display or 1. 3. Hint • The Marker display will disappear in about 30 seconds when there is no input.
Programmed Playback Repeat A-B Playback VCR 1 4 7 2 5 VCR DVD 3 6 8 9 0 +10 PLAY STOP press first. 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP VCR/DVD COMBINATION VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD NA527AD press first. You may determine the order in which tracks will play. 1. 1. PROGRAM A- CD-DA Press once. At your desired starting point (A) 2. ENTER T T T T T T T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TOTAL 1/ 3 PLAY CLEAR 0:00:00 3:31 4:28 4:19 3:58 4:12 4:02 3:55 1/ 1 T 1 3:31 2.
SPECIAL SETTINGS Subtitle Language VCR 1 2 4 5 7 8 0 DVD 3 6 9 +10 PLAY STOP press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD This VCR/DVD allows you to select a subtitle language (if available) during DVD playback. 1. 1.ENG/6 Subtitles can be varied on the displayed number. Each time you press SUBTITLE, subtitle language changes as example below. (no subtitles) OFF (English subtitles) FRE (French subtitles) ... ENG Current subtitles language.
Virtual Surround Stereo Sound Mode VCR 1 4 7 2 5 DVD 3 6 8 9 0 +10 PLAY STOP press first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD VCR This VCR/DVD allows you to select a sound mode during CD playback. 1 4 7 DVD 2 press 3 6 5 8 9 0 +10 PLAY STOP first. VCR/DVD COMBINATION NA527AD 1. You can enjoy stereophonic virtual world on your existing 2 channel stereo system. STEREO 1. OFF Each time you press AUDIO, sound mode changes as example below. STEREO (Right and left channels are active.
LANGUAGE Setting DISPLAY Setting Follow the steps in the “CUSTOM Menu” on page 29. You can change the display functions. Follow the steps in the “CUSTOM Menu” on page 29. 1. Select the desired item. 1. Select the desired item. LANGUAGE or AUDIO SUBTITLE DISC MENU PLAYER MENU DISPLAY ORIGINAL OFF ENGLISH ENGLISH TV ASPECT STILL MODE TV TYPE VIDEO OUT or 4:3 LETTERBOX AUTO PAL SCART ENTER ENTER LANGUAGE menu AUDIO: ✽1 ✽2 (Default: ORIGINAL) Sets the audio language.
AUDIO Setting PARENTAL Setting Choose the appropriate audio settings for your equipments. It only affects during the playback of DVD discs. Follow the steps in the “CUSTOM Menu” on page 29. Parental Control limits the disc viewing that exceed your settings. (An incorrect password will not play.) This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate materials. 1. Select the desired item.
To Change the Password for Parental Controls You can change your password for parental controls. Follow the steps in the “CUSTOM Menu” on page 29. OTHERS Setting 1. Enter your four-digit password (except for 4737). 1. Select the desired item. You can change the other functions. Follow the steps in the “CUSTOM Menu” on page 29. OTHERS menu PARENTAL menu OTHERS or PARENTAL ANGLE ICON DUAL PLAYBACK SLIDE SHOW Enter current password. ON OFF 5sec ENTER ENTER 2. Select “PASSWORD CHANGE”.
INFORMATION LANGUAGE LIST Language A-B Abkhazian Afar Afrikaans Albanian Amharic Arabic Armenian Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Basque Bengali;Bangla Bhutani Bihari Bislama Breton Bulgarian Burmese Byelorussian C-E Cambodian Catalan Chinese [CHI] Corsican Croatian Czech Danish [DAN] Dutch [DUT] English [ENG] Esperanto Estonian F-H Faroese Fiji Finnish [FIN] Code 4748 4747 4752 6563 4759 4764 5471 4765 4771 4772 4847 5167 4860 5072 4854 4855 4864 4853 5971 4851 5759 4947 7254 4961 5464 4965 5047 6058 5
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If this VCR/DVD does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Operation Manual, check this VCR/DVD consulting the following checklist. PROBLEM D V D No power. This VCR/DVD does not respond to the remote control. V C R V C R Timer Recording is impossible. Cannot go into record mode. CORRECTIVE ACTION • Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet. • Make sure the power is turned on. • Check if the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Attention: Your product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products.
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