Sharp DV-NC150U User Manual

VCR/DVD COMBINATION

Precautions

DVD Functions

Setup

VCR Functions

InformationEspañol

Basic TV Connection

ANT-OUT

ANT-IN

Round Coaxial cable (supplied)

AC
outlets

5

Plug in

4

From
TV

From
VCR/DVD

Please refer to "Connections" on page 7.

or

Cable
Signal

Cable
Signal

(Back of
VCR/DVD)

(Back of TV)

or

Antenna

2

Connect

3

Connect

(Back of TV)

Disconnect

Antenna

OPERATION MANUAL

Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using
your VCR/DVD COMBINATION.

INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.

The region number for this

1

VCR/DVD is 1.

Precautions

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITAR LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA
PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

CAUTION:

THIS UNIT IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
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 UNIT IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISAS-

SEMBLE THE CABINET.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

This symbol warns the user of uninsulated

voltage within the unit that can cause danger-

ous electric shocks.

This symbol alerts the user that there are

important operating and maintenance instruc-

tions in the literature accompanying this unit.

CAUTION

:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SER­VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

For future reference, record the serial number (located on the rear of the
Unit) in the space provided.

Model No.: DV-NC150U

Serial No.:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guar­antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

“WARNING—FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.”

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Este aparato digital de la Clase B cumple con la norma ICES-003 de Canadá.

NOTE to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code
that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to
the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Products that have earned ENERGY STAR®are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.

Precautions

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instruc­tions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions
should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug this video product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninterrupted
service and, that for some specific reason, such as the
possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV
converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for
cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference
to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description
otherwise required in item 5.

6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended
by the video product manufacturer as they may cause haz­ards.

7. Water and Moisture- Do not use this video product near
water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swim­ming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories - Do not place this video product on an unsta­ble cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The video product
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and seri­ous damage to the appliance. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manufactur­er, or sold with the video product. Any
mounting of the appliance should follow
the manufacturer's instructions and
should use a mounting accessory rec­ommended by the manufacturer.

9. Transportation - A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart com­bination to overturn.

10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provid­ed for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
video product and to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the video product on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.This video product
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources - This video product should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the mark­ing label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization - This video product is equipped
with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try revers­ing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying par­ticular attention to cords at plugs, convenience recepta­cles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the video product, be sure
the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with regard to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-dis­charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig. A)

15. Lightning - For added protection for this video product dur­ing a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall out­let and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and
power-line surges.

16. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits.When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touch­ing such power lines or circuits as contact with them might
be fatal.

17. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind
into this video product through any openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the video product.

19. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this video product
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

video product.

c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by following

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the video product to its normal operation.

e. If the video product has been dropped or damaged in any

way.

f.When the video product exhibits a distinct change in per-

formance this indicates a need for service.

21. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used replace­ment parts specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other haz­ards.

22. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this video product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the video product is in
proper operating condition.

23. Heat - This video product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Important Safeguards

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

FIGURE A

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUND
CLAMP

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA
LEAD
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMP

Precautions

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Table of Contents

Precautions

■ Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Symbol Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Supplied Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Copy Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Recommended Measures for

Optimum Picture Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Notice for progressive scan outputs . . . . . . . . . . . 5

No Fingers or Other Objects Inside . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warning of Dew Formation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setup

■ About the Video Cassettes and Discs . . . . . . . 7

Playable Video Cassettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Playable Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Unplayable Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

■ Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

RF Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Box . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connection to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connection to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front & Rear Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

■ About the Remote Control and Front Panel . . 10

■ VCR/DVD Switching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

■ Preparation for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Turn on the unit for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Clock Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

VCR Functions

■ Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

■ Recording & OTR (One Touch Recording) . . . 13

■ Other Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

■ On-Screen Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

■ Recording Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hint for Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Copying a Video Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

■

MTS System (Multi-Channel Television Sound)

. . . 15

■ Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Time Search / Index Search / Auto Repeat. . . . . 16

DVD Functions

■ Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

■ MP3 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

■ The On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

■ Search Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Track Search / Title/Chapter Search / Time Search

. . 20

■ Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

■ Repeat / Random / Programmed Playback. . . 21

Repeat Playback / Repeat A-B Playback /

Random Playback / Programmed Playback . . . . 21

■ Special Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Subtitle Language / Audio Language /

Camera Angle / Stereo Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . 22

Black Level Setting / Virtual Surround. . . . . . . . . 23

■ DVD Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

LANGUAGE Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

DISPLAY Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

AUDIO Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

PARENTAL Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

To return the All Selections of SET UP
(except for PARENTAL) to the Default Setting. . . 26

Information

■ Language List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

■ Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

■ Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Importantes Medidas de Seguridad y

Precauciones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Conexiones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Instalación de las pilas del mando a distancia . . 32

Conmutación VCR/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Activación de la unidad por primera vez. . . . . . . 32

Ajuste del reloj. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Reproducción de la grabadora de vídeo. . . . . . . 33

Reproducción de DVD/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Mando a distancia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

: Description refers to playback or recording

of video cassette tapes.

:

Description refers to playback of the VR
mode (Video Recording format).

*

The VR mode (Video Recording format) is a record­ing mode to enjoy editing the program or “manual
mode” for recording in desired resolution and time.

:

Description refers to playback of DVD-Video discs.

: Description refers to playback of Audio CDs.

: Description refers to playback of MP3 files.

:

Indicates DVD Setup menus also accessible
from the QUICK SETUP Menu. (Refer to
page 23.)

QUICK

MP3

MP3

CD

CD

DVD-V

DVD-V

DVD-V

DVD-V

VR modeVR mode

VR mode

VCR

VCR

Symbol Used in This Manual

Supplied Accessory

The following symbols appear in some headings and notes in this manual.

• Remote control
(9HSNA276UD)
with two AA batteries

• Round Coaxial cable
(9HSWPZ0901TM003)

•

Audio cable/ Video cable
(9HSWX1E56B5-001)

• Operation Manual
(9HS1VMN20342)

Operation Manual

Precautions

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Copy Protection

Warning of Dew Formation

This Unit supports Macrovision copy protection.
On DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the contents of the DVD disc are copied using a VCR, the
copy protection code prevents the videotape copy from playing normally.

Moisture may form inside the VCR/DVD under the following conditions:

• Immediately after a heater is turned on.

• In a steamy or humid room.

• When the VCR/DVD is suddenly moved from a cold to warm environment.
If moisture forms inside this VCR/DVD, it may not operate properly or damage the video cassette. In such case,
turn on the power and wait for more than two hours for the moisture to evaporate.

Notice for progressive scan outputs

Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may
cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recom­mended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding
our TV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD player, please contact our customer service center.

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.

No Fingers or Other Objects Inside

Do not put your fingers or objects on the disc tray or in the cassette compartment.

Location and Handling

Location and Handling

• Do not cover or place the VCR/DVD in enclosed spaces to prevent excessive temperature build up.

• Do not place the VCR/DVD in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.

• Depending on the use environment, the temperature of the VCR/DVD may increase slightly. This is not a malfunction.

• Keep the VCR/DVD away from strong magnetic objects.

•

Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on the VCR/DVD. In the event that liquid should enter the cabi­net, unplug the VCR/DVD immediately and contact the retailer or service centre approved by SHARP immediately.

•

Do not remove the VCR/DVD cabinet.Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/ or damage to
the VCR/DVD. For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service centre approved by SHARP.

Nonuse Periods

Location and Handling

• When the VCR/DVD is not being used, switch the VCR/DVD to the Standby mode.

• When left unused for a long period of time, the VCR/DVD should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.

• Do not place the VCR/DVD in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.

Others

It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States
and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

“Licensed under one or more of U.S. Pat. 4,972,484, 5,214,678, 5,323,396, 5,530,655, 5,539,829, 5,544,247,
5,606,618, 5,610,985, 5,740,317, 5,777,992, 5,878,080, or 5,960,037.”

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in
accordance with your local recycling regulations.

Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regula­tions concerning chemical wastes.

Make your contribution to the environment!!!

• Used up batteries do not belong in the dust bin.

• You can dispose of them at a collection point for used up batteries or special waste.
Contact your council for details.

Precautions

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Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that pro­vides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground should be connected
to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trade­marks of Dolby Laboratories.

CLEANING THE CABINET

¡Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spir-

its, ammonia or abrasive.

CLEANING DISCS

¡When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in a

circular motion.

¡Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning

agents or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.

RECOMMENDED MEASURES FOR OPTIMUM PICTURE EXCELLENCE

This Unit is a precision device constructed using extremely accurate technology.

¡The disc cannot be played if the disc drive component is worn out or if the internal pick up lens is dirty.
¡If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to Troubleshooting

Guide on page 29, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult a Sharp Authorized Service Center for
inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

DISC HANDLING

¡Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs.
¡Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used.

AUTO HEAD CLEANING

¡Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.
¡Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumulated

on the video heads after a long period of use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem. If a
streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the video heads in your VCR/DVD may need to be cleaned.

1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.

2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem, please call our help line mentioned on page 28 to locate
a Sharp Authorized Service Center.

Maintenance

Hint

Hint

• Remember to read the instructions along with the video head cleaner before use.

• Clean video heads only when problems occur.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

SERVICING

1.

Please refer to relevant topics in the Troubleshooting Guide on page 29 before returning the product.

2.

Do not attempt to service this Unit yourself. Instead, unplug it and contact a Sharp Authorized Service Center for
inspection. (See Service Information on page 28.)

3.

Be sure the service technician uses authorized replacement parts or their equivalents. Unauthorized parts may
cause fire, electrical shock, or other hazards.

4. Following any service or repair, be sure the service technician performs safety checks to certify that this Unit
is in safe operating order.

Setup

Setup

If you cannot play back a disc which bears one of the
marks above, check the following notes.

*1: This unit conforms to the NTSC color system. Discs

recorded in other color systems such as PAL cannot be
played back.

*2:

Certain DVD-Video discs do not operate as described in this
manual due to the intentions of the disc’s producers.

*3: This label indicates playback compatibility with DVD-

RW discs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording
Format).

This player cannot play the DVD-RW that supports CPRM

(Contents Protection for Recordable Media).
*4: Scratched or stained discs may not be played back.
*5: Some discs cannot be played back because of incompati-

ble recording conditions, characteristics of the recorder or

special properties of discs.
*6: You can play back discs which bear the marks above. If

you use nonstandardized discs, this unit may not play

them back. Even if they are played back, the sound or

video quality will be compromised.

DVD-Video

* 1,2,4,6

* 1,2,3,4,5,6

* 1,2,3,4,5,6

* 4,6

* 4,5,6

or

DVD-R

DVD-RW

DVD+R

DVD+RW

Audio CD

CD-R

CD-RW

Digital video

(MPEG2)

Digital audio

or

MP3

Region code

Mark (logo)

Playable

discs

Recorded

signals

Disc size

Disc types

12 cm

or

8cm

12 cm

or

8cm

Example

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3 Chapter 4

Example

Group 1 Group 2

Track 1

Track 2 Track 5

Track 6

Track 3

Track 4

Example

Track 1

Track 2

Track 5

Track 6

Track 3 Track 4

Digital audio

MP3

About the Video Cassettes and Discs

Playable Discs

Unplayable Discs

¡

On the following discs, only the sound can be heard (picture cannot be viewed).

CDV, CD-G

¡

NEVER play back the following discs. Otherwise, malfunction may result!

DVD-RAM, CD-I, Photo CD, Video CD, DVD with region codes other than 1 or ALL,
DVD-ROM for personal computers,
CD-ROM for personal computers

¡

On the following disc, the sound MAY NOT be heard.

Super Audio CD

¡

Any other discs without compatibility indications.

If channel 3 is already occupied for broadcasting,

1) Set your TV to channel 4.

2) Insert a pre-recorded tape into this unit.

3) Press the OUTPUT button on the VCR/DVD so that the VCR OUTPUT light is lit.

•

If “VCR” light does not appear

on the display of this unit

, press the VCR/TV button on the remote control.

4) Press the PLAY button once.

5) After a few seconds, press the PLAY button on the VCR/DVD for 3 seconds.

•

The RF output channel will change to channel 4 from channel 3 and you will see a playback picture.
In this case, “ch04” will appears on the front panel.

• When a picture does not appear on the TV screen, repeat step 4.

6) Press the STOP button to stop playback.

RF Output Channel

Connections

Please refer to “Basic TV Connection” on the front page before you use this unit.

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Use only cassettes marked with this unit.

Playable Video Cassettes

Hint

Hint

• The RF output channel may
not change when you adjust
tracking during playback. In
this case, stop the playback,
and start the playback again.
After that, press the PLAY
button on the VCR/DVD for 3
seconds again.

Hint

Hint

•

Only the sound recorded on the normal CD layer can be delivered.
The sound recorded on the high density Super Audio CD layer can­not be delivered.

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Setup

Select this connection when you want to view or record a scram­bled channel. With this connection, channels cannot be changed
on the VCR/DVD.You can view or record ONLY the channels you
have selected on the cable box or the satellite box.

• While you are recording, only the recorded channel can be
viewed.

T

o select channels of the cable box or satellite box

1) Turn on the VCR/DVD by pressing the POWER button, and

then, press the VCR/TV button.The “POWER” and “VCR” lights
on the front panel will appear. Then, press the SKIP/CH. (

K/L)
buttons to select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as the out­put channel of the cable box or satellite box).

• If you use the channel 4, you need to change the VCR/DVD’s
RF output to channel 4. Refer to “RF Output Channel”.

2) At the TV, select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as you

have selected at step 1).

3) At the cable box or satellite box, select the channel you want to

view or record.

Select this connection when you want to change channels on the
VCR/DVD. With this connection, you may watch one channel
while recording another.

• You may not view or record a scrambled channel.

T

o select channels of the cable box or satellite box

1) At the cable box or satellite box, select channel 3 or 4 (the
same channel as the VCR/DVD’s RF output channel.)

• Refer to “RF Output Channel”.

2) At the TV, select the same channel as the output channel (3 or

4) of the cable box or satellite box.

3) Turn on the VCR/DVD by pressing the POWER button, and
then, press the VCR/TV button.The “POWER” and “VCR” lights
on the front panel will appear. Then, select the channel you
want to view or record.

T

o play back a tape

Follow the steps 1) to 2) above. Then, play back a tape.

• Refer to “Playback” on page 13.

T

o view one channel while recording another

1)

While you are recording on the VCR/DVD, press the VCR/TV but­ton so that the “VCR” light disappears on the VCR/DVD.

2)

At the cable box or satellite box, select the channel you want to view.

ANT-OUT

ANT-IN

(Back of VCR/DVD)

IN

OUT

E

(Back of TV)

Cable
Signal

Connection A

(Cable box or

Satellite box)

Round Coaxial cable

(supplied)

ANT-OUT

ANT-IN

Round Coaxial cable (supplied)

Round Coaxial cable

(Back of TV)

IN

O

UT

(Cable box or

Satellite box)

E

Cable
Signal

Connection B

(Back of VCR/DVD)

Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Box

LR

VCRDVD/VCR

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

LL

RR

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

or

COAXIAL

AUDIO

OUT

DVD

S-VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

L

Y

C

B

/

P

B

C

R

/

P

R

R

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

AUDIO

OUT

DVD

S-VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

L

Y

C

B

/

P

B

C

R

/

P

R

R

COAXIAL

AUDIO

VCR/DVD

Method 1

Analog audio
input jacks

Digital audio
input jack

(Analog)
AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT

Method 2

Connection to an Audio System

Audio cable

(supplied)

Audio Coaxial

Digital cable

(commercially

available)

Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder,

MD deck or DAT deck

Hint

Hint

• If the output is Dolby Digital-encoded audio, connect a Dolby Digital decoder and set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “BITSTREATM”
for the AUDIO setting in the setup mode. (Refer to pages 23 and 25.)

• If the output is DTS-encoded audio, connect a DTS decoder and set “DTS” to “BITSTREAM” for the AUDIO setting in the
setup mode. (Refer to pages 23 and 25.)

• The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD

or DAT deck.

• Unless connected to a Dolby Digital and/or DTS decoder, set “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DPCM” or “DTS” to “OFF” for audio

output in the setup mode. Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion, and may also damage the
speakers. (Refer to pages 23 and 25.)

• By hooking this unit up to a Multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital 5.1 channel sur-

round sound as heard in the movie theaters.

Stereo system

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EN

Setup

AUDIO IN jacks

Connect audio cables coming
from the audio out jacks of a
camcorder, another VCR, or an
audio source here.

DVD ANALOG AUDIO OUT
jacks

Connect the supplied audio
cables here through the Audio
In jacks of a television or other
audio equipment. (DVD only)

DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT jacks

Connect the supplied audio
cables here through the audio
In jacks of a television or other
audio equipment.

ANT IN jack

Connect your antenna
or cable box here.

ANT OUT jack

Connect the
supplied Round
Coaxial cable to
the antenna
input jack on
your TV.

DVD/VCR VIDEO OUT jack

Connect the supplied yellow
video cable here through
the TV’s video in jack.

COAXIAL jack

Connect an optional coaxial
digital audio cable here
through the coaxial digital
audio in jack of a decoder or
audio receiver. (DVD only)

VIDEO IN jack

Connect a cable com­ing from the video out
jack of a camcorder,
another VCR, or an
audio-visual source
(laser disc player, video
disc player, etc.) here.

S-VIDEO OUT jack

Connect an optional
S-Video cable here
through the S-video
in jack of a televi­sion. (DVD only)

COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks

Connect optional component
video cables here through
the component video in
jacks of a television.
(DVD only)

Front & Rear Terminals

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

ANT-OUT

ANT-IN

AUDIO

OUT

DVD VCR

DVD/VCR

S-VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

L

LY

C

B/

P

B

C

R/

P

R

L

RR

R

AUDIO IN

LR

VCRDVD/VCR

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

L

L

R

R

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

AUDIO

OUT

DVD

S-VIDEO

OUT

COMPONEN

VIDEO OUT

L

R

or

VIDEO IN

VCRDVD/VCR

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

L

L

R

R

S-VIDEO IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

AUDIO

OUT

DVD

S-VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

L

R

Y

C

B/

P

B

C

R/

P

R

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

CB

Y

C

R

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

or

COAXIAL

AUDIO

OUT

DVD

S-VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

L

R

Y

C

B/

P

B

C

R/

P

R

PB

Y

P

R

(Analog) AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

TV

Method 1

Good pictureBasic Audio

Method 2 Method 3

Better picture Best picture

S-VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Video

cable

(supplied)

Audio cable

(supplied)

S-Video

cable

(commercially

available)

Component
Video cables
(commercially
available)

VCR/DVD

Connection to a TV

If your TV is compatible with 480p progressive scanning and you want to enjoy that high quality pic­ture;

You must select the connection Method 3 above and progressive scanning mode. To set the mode, set “PROGRESSIVE” to
“ON” in the DISPLAY menu so that “P.SCAN” will appear on the display of this unit. (The progressive scanning is not avail­able in the VCR mode.) See page 23 for more details.

If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanning;

Use this unit in interlace mode. Make sure that no “P.SCAN” is on the display of this unit. If so, set “PROGRESSIVE” to
“OFF” in the DISPLAY menu so that “P.SCAN” on the display of this unit will disappear.

T
J

[Back of VCR/DVD]

[Front of
VCR/DVD]

•

The COAXIAL,

DVD AUDIO OUT,

S-VIDEO OUT, and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are only useful in DVD mode.

Hint

Hint

• Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the A/V cables are connected to a
VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system.

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

DVD
AUDIO

OUT

S-VIDEO

L

R

DVD/VCR

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

OUT

Y

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

C

B

/

P

B

VIDEO OUT

C

R

/

R

P

VCR

AUDIO IN

L

L

DVD VCR

DVD/VCR

COMPONENT

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

OUT

OUT

LYL

L

CB/

R

R

RR

B

P

COAXIAL

R

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

CR/

R

P

ANT-IN

ANT-OUT

ANT-IN

ANT-OUT

AV IN 2

VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

S
E

REW FF

Setup

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EN

About the Remote Control and Front PanelAbout the Remote Control and Front Panel

• To turn the unit on or off • To turn the unit on or off • To turn the unit on or off

• To display the current disc

mode

• To display the current disc
mode

• To display the current time,
tape counter, and channel

•

To select chapter or title directly

• To select track directly

• To select camera angles on

a disc

• To select subtitles on a disc

• To put the VCR into standby

mode for a timer recording

• To select audio languages on
a disc

• To select STEREO,
L-CH or R-CH (CD)

• To repeat between your
chosen point A and B

• To repeat between your
chosen point A and B (CD)

• To play a chapter or title
repeatedly

• To play a track or disc
repeatedly (CD)

• To play a track, group or disc
repeatedly (MP3)

• To set black level on/off

• To set virtual surround on/off

• To set Rapid Play on/off

• To arrange the playing

order or play randomly

• To set virtual surround on/off

• To call up the MP3 menu

(MP3)

• To magnify the part of picture
(x2/ x4)

• To call up the Menu
on a disc

• To call up the VCR Menu

• To call up the Top Menu

on a disc

• To return to the previous
operation on the DVD setup
menu

• To return to the previous
operation on the DVD setup
menu

•

To search chapter, title or time

• To rapidly return to
a location of disc

• Search the markers.

• To search track

• To search time (CD)

• To rapidly return to

a location of disc

• Search the markers. (CD)

• To select the recording speed

• To select channel

• The +10 button has no effect

in VCR mode.

• To clear the markers

• To clear the markers (CD)

• To remove status number

in program input

• To clear the numbers
entered incorrectly

• To clear the numbers
entered incorrectly

• To exit the VCR Menu

• To reset the tape counter

• To search forward/backward

through a disc

•

To begin slow forward/reverse
playback during the pause mode

• To search forward/backward
through a disc

• To forward/backward a tape

• To advance playback

one frame at a time

• To advance playback
one frame at a time

• To pause disc playback

• To pause disc playback

• To pause tape playback or

recording

• To stop playback • To stop playback

• To stop playback or recording

• To skip chapters • To skip tracks

•

To return to the top file of the
highest hierarchy in the program
and MP3 menu (MP3)

• To change channels

•

To adjust the tracking manually

during playback

• To begin disc playback • To begin disc playback

• To begin tape playback

• To call up the DVD setup

menu

• To call up the index or time

search menu

• To call up the DVD setup
menu

• To activate the remote control
in DVD mode

• To select the DVD output
mode

•

To activate the remote control

in DVD mode

• To select the DVD output
mode

• To select VCR position or

TV position

• To select CD/MP3 position
or TV position

• To select DVD position or
TV position

• To view the tape
in slow motion

• To select the VCR output
mode

• To activate the remote control
in VCR mode

• To start a recording or

One Touch Recording

• To move the cursor and
determine its position

• To move the cursor and
determine its position

• To select an item
on the VCR Menu

• To advance to the next
VCR Menu

•

To go back one step during

clock and timer setting

VCR mode

DVD mode

DVD-V

DVD-V

CD

CD

MP3

MP3

VCR

VCR

Button

(Alphabetical order)

Disc/Tape

123

456

789

0 +10

ENTER

A-B

ANGLE

AUDIO

CLEAR/

C.RESET

DISPLAY

DVD

MENU

MODE

PLAY

POWER

REC/OTR

REPEAT

RETURN

SEARCH

MODE

SETUP

SLOW

SPEED

STOP

SUBTITLE

T-SET

TOP MENU

VCR

VCR/TV

ZOOM

PAUSE

SKIP/CH. SKIP/CH.

STOP

PLAY

123

456

789

0 +10

POWER

SPEED AUDIO

DISPLAY

SKIP CH.

SLOW

VCR TV

PAUSE

REC OTR

ENTER

RETURN

TOP MENU

MENU

SETUP

CLEAR

C.RESET

ZOOM

MODE

SEARCH

MODE

A-B

ANGLE

REPEAT

SUBTITLE

T-SET

DVDVCR

VCR/ DVD COMBINATION

2

1

3

Installing the Batteries
for the Remote Control

Install two AA batteries
(supplied) matching the polarity indi­cated inside battery compartment of
the remote control.

Remote Control

Within about

23 feet (7m)

Remote
control

Keep in mind the following when using
the remote control:

• Make sure that there is no obsta­cle between the remote and the
remote sensor on the unit.

• Use within the operating range
and angle, as shown.

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EN

Setup

Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD player, you must select first which
component you wish to operate with the OUTPUT button.

CH

( TRACKING )

VCR

OUTPUT

DVD

STOP PLAY

REW FF PLAY REC TIMER

STOP/
EJECT

POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

AV IN 2

VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

VCR

OUTPUT

DVD

OUTPUT button

DVD OUTPUT
light

VCR OUTPUT
light

STOP

PLAY

123

456

789

0 +10

POWER

SPEED AUDIO

DISPLAY

SKIP/CH.

SLOW

VCR/TV

PAUS E

REC/OTR

ENTER

RETURN

TOP MENU

MENU

SETUP

CLEAR/

C.RESET

ZOOM

MODE

SEARCH

MODE

A-B

ANGLE

REPEAT

SUBTITLE

T-SET

DVDVCR

DVD button

VCR button

VCR/ DVD COMBINATION

DVD

Press the VCR button on the remote control.

(Verify that the VCR OUTPUT light is lit.)

VCR MODE

Press the DVD button on the remote control.

(Verify that the DVD OUTPUT light is lit.)

DVD MODE

VCR/DVD Switching

Front Panel Display

Lights up when power is on.

Hint

Hint

• Pressing only the OUTPUT button on the front

panel DOES NOT switch the mode of the remote
control. You MUST select the correct mode on the
remote control.

Timer light lights up when a
timer recording is set.

POWER

AV IN 2

VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R

STOP/
EJECT

REW FF PLAY REC TIMER

OPEN/CLOSE

OUTPUT

VCR

DVD

CH

DVD

( TRACKING )

STOP PLAY

No disc inserted
/ cannot read disc

Opening the tray

Closing the tray

Loading the disc

When a disc or tape is
being played back

Lights up when the
A-B repeat function
is on.

Lights up when
the ALL repeat
function is on.

Lights up when the
inserted disc comes
to a pause.

Lights up when playing back
in slow mode. (DVD)

Lights up
when a tape is
in the VCR/DVD.

Lights up during
playback when
the repeat function
is on.

Lights up when
the playback is
in still or slow mode.

Lights up when the inserted
cassette is being played
back.

Lights up when
the VCR/DVD is
in VCR position.
This light does not
appear when the
VCR/DVD is in
TV position.

DVD-V

DVD-V

Displays a type of the disc
which is inserted on the tray.

• DVD: DVD disc

• CD: Audio CD, MP3

Lights up when the
repeat function is on.

GROUP P.SCAN

CD

CD

MP3

MP3

Lights up when the
progressive scan
system is activated.

DVD

CD

Displays how long the current title
or track has been played back. When
a chapter or track is switched, the
number of a new title, chapter or
track is displayed.

Lights up when the inserted
disc is being played back.

Lights up when
the timer recording or an
OTR recording has been set.

Lights up during a recording.
Flashes when a recording
is paused.

VCR REC

Lights up when
current time is P.M.

Works as a tape counter(hour,minute,second).
Also displays a channel number,
tape speed, remaining time for OTR or
current time.

PM

VCR

VCR