VCR/DVD COMBINATION MODEL DV-NC70RU OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH ...... ...... OPERATE EJECT/STOP REW PLAY PLAY/×2 / REC STOP OPEN/CLOSE TIMER CH AV 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R VCR/DVD SELECTOR VCR DVD • The region number for this DVD player is 5.
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 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. • 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: DVD DVD-R/DVD-RW* [8cm(3") disc/12cm(5") disc] See See 1 2 on the next page 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. * Disks 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 Subtitle language setting .................................. 83 Angle setting .....................................................84 Audio setting .....................................................85 3D VIRTUAL SURROUND setting ................... 86 DIGITAL GAMMA setting .................................. 87 Direct Selection of Scenes ......................... 88 TV Programme Recording .......................... 62 Selecting Scenes by Title Number ...................
Features ■ Common Features • A DVD, AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD player and VCR all in one. • Simultaneous VCR recording and DVD playback.
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/VCR DVD OUT LINE OUT 1 LINE IN 1 LINE OUT 2 COMPONENT R DIGITAL AUDIO Y L PB (CB) S-VIDEO R VCR ANTENNA IN R AUDIO AUDIO L VIDEO RF OUT VIDEO AUDIO PR (CR) L To an AC outlet 15 DVD/VCR shared AUDIO output jacks VCR AUDIO input jacks DVD Coaxial DIGITAL 17 output jack 14 ANTENNA IN (antena or cable input) DVD/VCR DVD OUT LINE OUT 1 LINE IN 1 LINE OUT 2 COMPONENT Y R DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO L PB (CB) PR (CR) COMPONENT VIDEO output jacks 15 DVD
Basic Connection Caution: • • • • Connecting to ANTENNA IN/RF OUT The connection method differs depending on the type of TV.
Basic Connection Connecting a TV Equipped with VIDEO/AUDIO Input Jacks This Product DVD/VCR DVD OUT LINE OUT 2 (Red) COMPONENT LINE OUT 1 LINE IN 1 R DIGITAL AUDIO Y AUDIO (White)AUDIO L PB (CB) S-VIDEO RF OUT L (Yellow) VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO PR (CR) Required cable R VCR ANTENNA IN R L 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:
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 provides richer and more powerful audio play. ■ Connection to a processor or amplifier with a coaxial digital input jack Required cable You can make this connection using a coaxial digital cable.
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 EJECT/STOP REW PLAY PLAY/×2 REC / 2 3 Press OPERATE. • The product is turned on. OPERATE TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF VCR/DVD SELECTOR PROG FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT DVD MENU CLEAR RETURN SET ENTER AM/PM Move the VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch on the Remote to either “VCR” or “DVD”.
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. 2 Turn on your TV. 3 TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF Select an unused channel on your TV. 5 Set the power on the Product to off. (If the Product is ON, press OPERATE to turn off the power.
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 B/G TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF 8 Press OPERATE to turn on the power of the Product. Select any channel on the VCR tuner. If a picture appears and sound can be heard, then the RF output system is correctly set.
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. LANGUAGE setting screen Selection of language to be used for the On Screen Display. (See page 37.
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VCR Setup VCR SETUP VCR Setup .................................................................................... 24 Menu Screen ............................................................................... 24 Mode Selection ........................................................................... 25 Setting the Channels ................................................................... 27 Auto Tuning .................................................................................
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. Menu Screen MENU TIMER MODE CHANNEL PRESET CLOCK LANGUAGE :SELECT SET:ENTER MENU:EXIT MENU item list Main Menu 65 TIMER 25 MODE 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.
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 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 (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. • 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. 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.
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.) 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 SYSTEM CHANNEL FINE TUNING SKIP :SELECT SET:ENTER 48 I B/G D/K 007 ON OFF :CHANGE MENU:EXIT 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. Preparation • Press OPERATE. Then move the VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch to VCR. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF Example: Skip channel position 12. 1 FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT OPEN/ CLOSE ANGLE TITLE MENU TIMER MODE CHANNEL PRESET CLOCK LANGUAGE EJECT ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY Press VCR MENU. The menu screen will appear.
VCR Setup 5 Press \ / | to set “ON” and press SET to confirm. PRESET CH SYSTEM CHANNEL FINE TUNING SKIP :SELECT SET:ENTER 6 7 12 I B/G D/K 012 ON OFFF :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. Initial Setting of Clock 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 SELECT : ENTER :SET CHANGE: EXIT :MENU 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. VCR-RESET 1 2 3 Press OPERATE to POWER OFF on the Product. Press OPERATE to POWER ON 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, ×2 VSF, FF Operating mode S. PICTURE (Sharp Super Picture) VSR, REW STOP, CASSETTE IN F. ADV S.
DVD Setup 40 40 41 42 44 44 45 46 46 47 47 48 49 49 49 50 DVD SETUP DVD Setup ....................................................................................... About the SETUP Screen .............................................................. TV MODE Setting .......................................................................... PARENTAL Level Setting ............................................................... AUDIO 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 Preparation • See Preparing to Watch a VCR or a DVD on page 18. 1 2 While this product is stopped, press DVD SETUP to display the SETUP screen. Use ' or " to select the “ TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF PROG DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT TV MODE”.
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. (Example) Selecting “LEVEL 8” PARENTAL PASSWORD ---PASSWORD LEVEL 8 CODE RUSSIA TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF PROG 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 6 SELECT ENTER 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 PROG ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT OPEN/ CLOSE ANGLE TITLE Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
DVD Setup Setting the MPEG • Before setting the “MPEG”, perform the step 1 to 2 on pages 47 and 48. 1 2 Press ENTER and then use ' or " to select “MPEG”. Press ENTER to display the settings you can select. BITSTREAM TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF ENTER 3 SELECT ENTER ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY 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. Setting SUBTITLE, AUDIO and MENU languages Preparation • See Preparing to Watch a VCR or a DVD on page 18. 1 2 TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF PROG 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 50 when selecting the code. (Example) Selecting “OTHER” in “AUDIO” OTHER AUDIO AUDIO 1 R 2 U TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT SELECT RETURN ENTER • The “SUB TITLE” and “MENU” screens are displayed respectively when being set.
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 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 HI Hindi MS
Watching the VCR 52 52 52 52 53 53 53 53 54 54 54 54 54 55 55 56 57 57 57 58 59 60 61 61 61 62 62 62 62 63 64 64 65 68 69 70 70 71 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 Product. When the cassette has been properly loaded, “ ” appears on the VCR Front Panel display. To remove the cassette, press EJECT during stop mode.
Playback Fast Forwarding and Rewinding 1 2 3 Press ËSTOP to stop the video tape. Press FFè or È REW. OPERATE EJECT/STOP PLAY REW PLAY/×2 REC / OPEN/CLOSE VCR DVD Press ËSTOP to stop fast forward/rewind. • If you use other than E-90/E-180 cassettes, fast forward and rewind may take somewhat longer. STOP TIMER VCR/DVD SELECTOR CH AV 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R CH / PLAY/ 2 REW EJECT / STOP Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote) 1 2 3 Press 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 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. • 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. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF Audio Output Mode • Should the Hi-Fi output level be poor, the Product will automatically select the mono linear track output.
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 TIMER MODE CHANNEL PRESET CLOCK LANGUAGE :SELECT SET:ENTER TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF Select “S.PICTURE” with ' / ". Then set it to “ON” or “OFF” with \ / | . FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT ON: Normally leave the mode set to ON. This high picture quality function will create a clearer image during playback.
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 TIMER MODE CHANNEL PRESET CLOCK LANGUAGE :SELECT SET:ENTER TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF PROG ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY MENU:EXIT FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT 3 EJECT Select “REPEAT” with ' / ". Then set the mode to “ON” or “OFF” 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. 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/IGR Multiplex Broadcasts This Product is capable of receiving NICAM multiplex broadcasts (PAL-I, B/G, D/K) and 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). IGR multiplex broadcasts will be recorded on stereo/bilingual. (The AUTO/OFF setting will not function.
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 2 S.PICTURE ON I / II SP L R TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT OPEN/ CLOSE ANGLE 0:00.00 TITLE 2 EJECT ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY REPEAT 8:00 15/12 00 PROG Press ÆREC to enter the normal recording mode.
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 55.) Press PROG on the Remote to enter the Timer setting screen.
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 pressing | . 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 --:--:-- ---:--:-- ---:--:-- -- • SP: Standard Play, LP: Long Play, EP: Extended Play TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF 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 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.) 2 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 Tape Dubbing Connection Instructions 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 DISPLAY 1 Switch your product to the auxiliary input by pressing INPUT SELECT. “L1” 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. Recording a DVD disc onto a Video cassette (Tape Editing mode) Preparation OPERATE EJECT/STOP / PLAY REW PLAY/×2 REC STOP OPEN/CLOSE TIMER VCR/DVD SELECTOR CH VCR DVD AV 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R PLAY DVD indicator OPERATE VCR TV • Turn on the TV and switch to the external “VIDEO” or “AV” channel. This Product • Press OPERATE.
Recording a DVD Disc onto a Video Cassette 6 Press ÆREC. • The images on the DVD disc are recorded onto the VCR cassette. • 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).
Watching the DVD 74 74 74 75 75 75 76 76 77 77 77 78 79 79 79 80 80 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 88 88 89 89 90 91 92 92 93 94 WATCHING THE DVD Preparing to Use DVD ..................................................................... When connecting a TV with the DVD output Jacks ....................... When connecting a TV with the DVD/VCR shared output jacks .... Playback .......................................................................................... Basic Play ...............................
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 EJECT/STOP REW PLAY PLAY/×2 REC / 1 Turn on the TV and switch the TV channel to the external input “VIDEO” or “AV” channel connected to DVD output jack. 2 VCR DVD OPERATE VCR/DVD SELECTOR VCR/DVD SELECTOR Press OPERATE. • The start up screen is displayed on the TV screen. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF 3 Move VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch on the Remote to DVD.
Playback Preparation • See Preparing to Use DVD on page 74. OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE DVD CD CD-R/RW VIDEO CD • The icons below are used in this Operation Manual: OPERATE EJECT/STOP REW PLAY PLAY/×2 REC / STOP OPEN/CLOSE TIMER VCR/DVD SELECTOR CH VCR DVD AV 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R DVD ................... Indicates the functions that can be performed for DVDs. C D ................... Indicates the functions that can be performed for AUDIO CDs. CD-R/RW ...............
Playback DVD CD CD-R/RW VIDEO CD Fast Forward/Fast Reverse 1 Press FWDè or ÈREV during playback. • The disc begins fast scan at ×2 speed (1). Scanning speed selection OPERATE EJECT/STOP / REW PLAY PLAY/×2 REC STOP OPEN/CLOSE TIMER VCR/DVD SELECTOR CH VCR DVD AV 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R 1 DVD PLAY Fast scan image appears here. (No image is shown for Audio CDs.) • Three speeds are available for DVD, VIDEO CDs and Audio CDs.
Playback DVD CD CD-R/RW VIDEO CD Still/Pause 1 Press â PAUSE/STILL during playback. 2 If you press ûPLAY while paused (STILL/PAUSE), normal playback resumes. OPERATE EJECT/STOP / REW PLAY PLAY/×2 REC STOP OPEN/CLOSE TIMER VCR/DVD SELECTOR CH VCR DVD AV 2 IN VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R PLAY DVD VIDEO CD Frame Advance 1 2 Press â PAUSE/STILL during playback. • The playback is paused (STILL/PAUSE). • The disc goes forward by one frame each time âPAUSE/STILL is pressed.
Angle Selection DVD Some DVD discs contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously 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.) 1 While you are playing a DVD disc with different angles recorded, press ANGLE to view the number of the current angle. 1 Number changes to show the number of the current angle. (The maximum number stipulated by the manufacturers is 9.
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/ 4 MP3 FOLDER1 FOLDER3 2 FOLDER2 FOLDER4 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 and, DIGITAL GAMMA. 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 CD 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 Press FUNCTION CONTROL during playback. • The Function control screen appears. T T C C G 2 2/5 8/3‰ ‰1:3‰:‰8 2 ENGLISH 1 1 D 51ch . ON ON Use ' or " to select DVD TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF 0 5 SELECT ENTER ENTER 10 Mbps RETURN and then press ENTER.
About the Function Control Screen DVD Subtitle language setting Use the following procedure to perform the Subtitle language setting. 1 Press FUNCTION CONTROL during playback. • The Function control screen appears. T T C C G 2/5 8/3‰ ‰1:3‰:‰8 2 ENGLISH 1 1 D 51ch . ON ON DVD TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF 5 ENTER 10 Mbps FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT SELECT ENTER Use ' or " to select T T C C G and then press ENTER. 2/5 8/3‰ ‰1:3‰:‰8 2 ENGLISH 1 5.
About the Function Control Screen DVD 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 Press FUNCTION CONTROL during playback. • The Function control screen appears. T T C C G 2 2/5 8/3‰ ‰1:3‰:‰8 2 ENGLISH 1 1 D 51ch .
About the Function Control Screen DVD 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. 1 Press FUNCTION CONTROL during playback. • The Function control screen appears.
About the Function Control Screen DVD 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.). Preparation To use the 3D VIRTUAL SURROUND function • Set the “COMPRESSION” setting in “AUDIO” to “OFF” (see page 44). Refer to the table below about the types of audio format with which 3D VIRTUAL SURROUND works.
About the Function Control Screen DVD VIDEO CD 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. 1 Press FUNCTION CONTROL during playback.
Direct Selection of Scenes DVD Selecting Scenes by Title Number 1 Press TITLE to show the title screen. (Example) 1 DISCOVERY EUROPE 2 DISCOVERY AFRICA TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF PROG ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU 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 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. Example : CD PROGRAM screen CD PROGRAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 SELECT 2 TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: PROG EJECT ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT OPEN/ CLOSE ANGLE TITLE DVD MENU S TA R T Press ' or " to select the desired track and then press ENTER.
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.
Repeat Playback DVD CD VIDEO CD CD-R/RW 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 CD DVD VIDEO CD A-B Repeat A-B repeat allows you to repeat specified section on the disc. 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. While you are playing a disc, press ENTER when you reach the start of the section to be repeated.
Resume Function DVD CD VIDEO 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. DVD RESUME TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF To CANCEL RESUME PLAY PRESS STOP PROG ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT 2 Press ûPLAY to restart play.
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.
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