VCR/DVD COMBINATION MODEL DV-NC60W DV-NC60 OPERATION MANUAL DVD / CD / VIDEO CD PLAYER OPERATE EJECT/ STOP / REW PLAY/X2 CH REC DVD OUT PLAY STOP VCR DVD (LINE 2) OPEN/ CLOSE LINE IN 2 VDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R The region number for this Unit is 3. PAL NTSC 3 NTSC/PAL ENGLISH ...... ......
About This Manual • All mentions of “the Unit” refer to the DV-NC60W or DV-NC60 VCR/DVD COMBINATION. • 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 UNIT IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. • This Unit 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 Service • Do not place your Unit in closed spaces or do not cover it to prevent excessive temperatures inside the Unit. • Do not place the Unit in direct sunlight, or near heat sources. • Keep the Unit away from strong magnetic objects. • Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on the Unit. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet, unplug the Unit immediately and contact the retailer or service centre approved by SHARP immediately.
Types of Discs that Can Be Played on This Unit This Unit can play back discs bearing any of the following marks: DVD [8cm(3") disc/12cm(5") disc] See See 1 2 on the next page VIDEO CDs [8cm(3") disc/12cm(5") disc] • 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. Supports until version 2.0. 3 on the next page Other CDs 1) On CD-G and CD-EXTRA discs, only the sound can be played (no images).
Types of Discs that Can Be Played on This Unit Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available or indicator may appear on the TV screen, which indicates In the cases listed below, the 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 SAFETY INFORMATION ................................ 1 Types of Discs that Can Be Played on This Unit ..................................................... 3 Disc Handling and Maintenance .................. 5 Features ......................................................... 8 Accessories ................................................... 8 Major Components........................................ 9 CONNECTION AND INITIAL SETTINGS Basic Connection ...............................
Contents Sharp Super Picture .................................... 60 Auto Repeat ................................................. 61 Auto Zero Back ............................................ 62 DPSS (Digital Program Search System)/ Skip Search ............................................. 63 Direct skip (title/chapter/time) ........................... 86 Subtitle language setting .................................. 87 Angle setting ..................................................... 88 Audio setting .
Features ■ Common Features • A DVD, AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD player and VCR all in one. • Simultaneous VCR recording and DVD playback. ■ VCR • • • • • • • Hi-Fi Stereo Sound, NICAM/IGR System 400-times High Speed Rewind Function (in NTSC) S-VHS Simple Playback HQ (High Quality) Circuitry Simple Recording Timer Sharp Super Picture G-CODE System* * For Hong Kong/Thailand: G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
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 DVD/VCR VCR LINE OUT 1 LINE IN 1 ANTENNA IN LINE OUT 2 COMPONENT R DIGITAL AUDIO Y OUTPUT SELECTOR CB COMPONENT R AUDIO AUDIO L S-VIDEO R L RF OUT AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO L CR DVD/VCR shared 15 AUDIO output jacks VCR AUDIO input jacks *1 DVD COMPONENT 15 jacks 14 ANTENNA IN DVD DVD/VCR VCR LINE OUT 1 LINE IN 1 ANTENNA IN LINE OUT 2 COMPONENT R DIGITAL AUDIO Y OUTPUT SELECTOR CB COMPONENT CR AUDIO R AUDIO L S-VIDEO R L RF OUT
Basic Connection Caution: • • • • Be sure to turn off the Unit and equipment to be connected before connecting. Read through the operation manual for the equipment to be connected. Be sure that the colours of the jacks and plugs match up when using a VIDEO/AUDIO cable. Be sure to keep the Unit connection cables separate from the TV antenna cable when you install the Unit, because it may cause electrical interference when you are watching television programmes.
Basic Connection Connecting a TV Equipped with VIDEO/AUDIO Input Jacks This Unit VCR LINE IN 1 ANTENNA IN (Red) R DIGITAL AUDIO Y OUTPUT SELECTOR CB COMPONENT S-VIDEO R R (White) AUDIO (Yellow) VIDEO AUDIO L L RF OUT AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO L CR Required cable DVD/VCR LINE OUT 1 CONNECTION AND INITIAL SETTINGS DVD LINE OUT 2 COMPONENT 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 (
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 Unit, you should use an S-VIDEO cable (commercially available) to connect the TV to the Unit. Connecting to Audio Equipment Connecting the Unit 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 Unit’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.
Adjusting the Video Channel To view the output of your Unit on the television screen, you must select an unused channel on your TV and tune it to the output of your Unit (see Table 1 for factory preset to UHF Channel). 1 Make sure both units (TV and this Unit) are connected (power cord) to the power outlet. 2 Turn on your TV. 3 Select an unused channel on your TV.
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 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 Unit. 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 Unit is equipped with an Auto Tuning System to provide easier set up of the Unit. After following the instructions for “Basic Connection” on pages 14 and 15 and “Adjusting the Video Channel” on page 18, turn on your TV, press OPERATE to turn on the Unit, and select the video channel. The Unit 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 35.
VCR Setup Web-site:www.sharp.co.uk/support Help line:08705 274277 (office hours) DVNC60W(E)#021 Tobira.pm6 21 01.10.11, 9:20 am VCR SETUP VCR Setup .................................................................................... 22 Menu Screen ............................................................................... 22 Mode Selection ........................................................................... 23 Setting the Channels .............................................................
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 G-CODE TIMER MODE CHANNEL PRESET CLOCK LANGUAGE :SELECT SET:ENTER MENU:EXIT MENU item list Main Menu 67 G-CODE 70 TIMER 23 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 Press VCR MENU to display the menu screen. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF G-CODE ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT 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 G-CODE ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT OPEN/ CLOSE ZOOM TITLE AUTO............. Usually select “AUTO”. OFF................
VCR Setup Setting the Channels Your Unit can receive VHF channels 1A to E12 (US AIR 2 to 13), CATV/HYPER channels S1 to S41 and UHF channels E21 to E69 (US AIR 14 to 78). Your Unit has 84 programmable channel positions, each of which can be set to any of the broadcast and CATV/HYPER 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 Tunning 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. MOVE 1/5 1CH002 7 13 2CH003 8 14 3CH004 9 15 4CH075 10 16 17 5CH078 11 6 12 18 SELECTED :CH078 :SELECT SET:ENTER MENU:EXIT 6 Press ' / "/ \ / | to select the new position for the channel. Then, press SET to confirm. “SELECTED: CH078” will disappear.
VCR Setup 2 Press ' / " to select “MANUAL” and press SET to confirm. CHANNEL PRESET AUTO MANUAL TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF :SELECT SET:ENTER 3 Select the preset channel position number 48 with the number buttons (0 to 9) or \ / | and press ".
VCR Setup 8 Select the video channel on your TV again. • If the channel you tuned the Unit to and the one on the TV do not match, repeat steps 5 through 7. 9 Press SET. (This will set channel position 48 in memory and return to channel position 49 for tuning.) TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF If you want to set additional channels, repeat steps 3 through 9. FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT Press VCR MENU to return to the normal screen.
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. Example: Skip channel position 12. 1 TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF G-CODE DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT OPEN/ CLOSE ZOOM TITLE Press VCR MENU. The menu screen will appear. Press ' / " to select “CHANNEL PRESET” and press SET to confirm.
VCR Setup 5 Press \ / | to set “ON” and press SET to confirm. PRESET CH 12 SYSTEM I B/G D/K M CHANNEL 012 FINE TUNING SKIP ON OFFF TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF :SELECT SET:ENTER :CHANGE MENU:EXIT G-CODE DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT 6 7 If you wish to set more channels to be skipped, repeat steps 3 through 5. EJECT ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP OPEN/ CLOSE ZOOM TITLE DVD MENU CLEAR RETURN SET ENTER 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 30. 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 Unit for the first time or after a power failure of more than 60 minutes the clock has to be reset. Apply power to the unit to switch it on. Then perform the following procedure. Initial Setting of Clock 1 2 TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF First set the language and system setting. (See page 20.) Then press SET. 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 TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF DISPLAY SELECT : ENTER :SET CHANGE: EXIT :MENU G-CODE FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT OPEN/ CLOSE ZOOM TITLE 6 EJECT ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DVD MENU Press SET to return to the normal screen.
VCR Setup Setting the Language This Unit is factory preset to display the LANGUAGE setting screen after VCR MENU is pressed when the Unit 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 Unit, perform the following steps.
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, X2 VSF, FF Operating mode S. PICTURE (Sharp Super Picture) VSR, REW STOP, CASSETTE IN F. ADV S.
DVD Setup 38 38 39 40 41 41 43 44 45 45 46 47 48 48 49 50 51 51 52 Web-site:www.sharp.co.uk/support Help line:08705 274277 (office hours) DVNC60W(E)#037 Tobira.pm6 37 01.10.11, 9:23 am DVD SETUP DVD Setup ....................................................................................... About the SETUP Screen .............................................................. TV MODE 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. The actual displays may differ slightly from what is shown here.
DVD Setup TV MODE Setting TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF Preparation • Press OPERATE. Then move the VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch to DVD. 1 While this Unit is stopped, press DVD SETUP to display the SETUP screen. G-CODE ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT OPEN/ CLOSE ZOOM TITLE DVD MENU CLEAR RETURN SET ENTER When you use the Unit for the first time, press DVD SETUP. “OSD LANGUAGE SETUP” screen appears.
DVD Setup 6 Press ENTER to confirm the “TV MODE” setting. • When you have completed the setting above, press RETURN to exit the SETUP screen. However, if you want to specify the “NTSC” setting in succession, proceed to step 1 below. Setting up for Playback of an NTSC Disc TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT Press ENTER and then use ' or " to select “NTSC”. 2 Press ENTER to display the items you can select.
DVD Setup PARENTAL Setup Setting Certain discs come preset with country codes and parental level settings that are defined for particular countries. DVDs 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 may vary from disc to disc. Some discs, for example, may let you edit out violent scenes and replace them with scenes more suitable for viewing by children.
DVD Setup 4 Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to enter a 4-digit password. PASSWORD : Displayed when “1234” is being entered as the password. 1 2 3 4 • When you have finished entering your 4-digit number, (password verification display) appears. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF If you have already set your password: appears in step 3 above. G-CODE DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT OPEN/ CLOSE ZOOM TITLE • Enter the numbers slowly as each number is stored separately. • Press \ to return to the previous
DVD Setup 8 Once you have changed the parental level in step 6 above, press ENTER to confirm the setting. 9 If you want to exit the SETUP screen and return to the normal screen, press RETURN. • If you want to go on and specify other settings, press ' or " to display other SETUP screen without pressing RETURN. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF EJECT ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY • You can use the parental lock function only with DVDs that are equipped with the parental lock feature.
DVD Setup Temporary Parental Level Setting In addition to “PARENTAL Setup Setting” on page 41, some DVDs will prompt the viewer to temporarily change the parental level. In this event, the following screen appears.
DVD Setup AUDIO Setting COMPRESSION ............ Use this setting for increasing the average volume of Dolby Digital audio when playing a DVD. DIGITAL/MPEG ...... Use these settings for specifying the type of digital output when playing a disc recorded using Dolby Digital/MPEG AUDIO.
DVD Setup 2 Use ' or " to select the “ AUDIO SETUP”. AUDIO SETUP COMPRESSION: OFF DIGITAL: BITSTREAM MPEG: BITSTREAM TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF Press ENTER and then use ' or " to select “COMPRESSION”. 4 Press ENTER to display the settings you can select.
DVD Setup 3 Use ' or " to select “BITSTREAM” or “D-PCM”. Use this setting for a digital connection of a receiver (amplifier) equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder. D-PCM: Use this setting for a digital connection to the (Down Mix PCM) PCM digital input jack of a DAT or MD, or for a digital connection to a receiver (amplifier) that does not have a Dolby Digital decoder. BITSTREAM: 4 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. 5 Press RETURN to exit the SETUP screen and return to normal screen.
DVD Setup DISC LANGUAGE Setting Use this setting for selecting the language for subtitles, audio tracks and disc menu. • Note that the language you select is not displayed or does not sound if it is not recorded on the disc you are playing. • With some discs, it is intentionally disabled by the disc manufacturer to change the language of the subtitle, audio track and disc menu through this SETUP screen. When playing such discs, try using FUNCTION CONTROL (pages 87 and 89) or DVD MENU (page 93).
DVD Setup 6 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. 7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 above to go on with other “DISC LANGUAGE” settings in succession. 8 If you want to exit the SETUP screen and return to the normal screen, press RETURN. • If you want to go on and specify other settings, press ' or " to display other SETUP screen without pressing RETURN.
DVD Setup OSD LANGUAGE Setting Preparation • Press OPERATE. Then move the VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch to DVD. 1 Press DVD SETUP. SETUP screen appears. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT Caution: When you use the Unit for the first time, press DVD SETUP. “OSD LANGUAGE SETUP” screen in the Step 3 appears. You should set the language to be used in the OSD.
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 GB Code Language Name 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 Azerbaija
Watching the VCR 54 54 54 54 55 55 55 55 56 56 56 56 56 57 57 58 59 59 59 60 61 62 63 63 63 64 64 64 64 65 66 66 67 69 70 73 74 75 75 Web-site:www.sharp.co.uk/support Help line:08705 274277 (office hours) DVNC60W(E)#053 Tobira.pm6 53 01.11.29, 9:48 AM WATCHING THE VCR Playback .......................................................................................... Inserting a Video Cassette ............................................................. Playback ........................................
Playback Inserting a Video Cassette Gently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The Unit turns on automatically. If the cassette is inserted incorrectly, the loading system will not function. Do not force the cassette into the Unit. When the cassette has been properly loaded, “ ” appears on the VCR Front Panel display. To remove the cassette, press EJECT during stop mode. Playback EJECT/ STOP REW PLAY/X2 CH Switch on your TV and select the video channel.
Playback Fast Forwarding and Rewinding 1 2 3 Press ËSTOP to stop the video tape. DVD / CD / VIDEO CD PLAYER Press FFè or È REW. EJECT/ OPERATE STOP REW PLAY/X2 CH DVD OUT REC PLAY STOP VCR DVD (LINE 2) OPEN/ CLOSE LINE IN 2 VDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R Press ËSTOP to stop fast forward/rewind. PLAY/X2 REW CH / • If you use other than E-90/E-180 cassettes, fast forward and rewind may take somewhat longer.
Playback NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV When you play back an NTSC tape on your Unit, 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 Unit. • 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 Unit 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 G-CODE DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT OPEN/ CLOSE ZOOM TITLE 3 EJECT ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DVD MENU Press \ / | to select “AUTO”, “PAL”, “MESECAM” or “NTSC”.
Playback Playback of Hi-Fi Recorded Tapes This Unit 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.
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 G-CODE TIMER MODE CHANNEL PRESET CLOCK LANGUAGE TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF G-CODE DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT :SELECT SET:ENTER 3 MENU:EXIT Select “S.PICTURE” with ' / ". Then set it to “ON” or “OFF” with \ / | . COLOUR AUTO PAL MESECAM NTSC NTSC 3.58 4.
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. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF G-CODE EJECT MENU G-CODE TIMER MODE CHANNEL PRESET CLOCK LANGUAGE :SELECT SET:ENTER 3 MENU:EXIT ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT OPEN/ CLOSE ZOOM TITLE DVD MENU CLEAR RETURN SET ENTER ZERO BACK Select “REPEAT” 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 Unit automatically detects the direction of the “0:00.00” position and fast forwards (or rewinds) the tape.
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 Unit 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 23). 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 TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF G-CODE EJECT ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY 2 S.PICTURE ON I / II SP L R FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT OPEN/ CLOSE ZOOM TITLE DVD MENU CLEAR RETURN REPEAT 8:00 15/12 00 SET ENTER 0:00.
Programming the Timer with G-CODE System This Unit has the G-CODE Programming System. By simply inputting the G-CODE number with the number buttons, you can programme your Unit timer recording. The G-CODE numbers are listed in most newspaper, TV guide, and local cable TV listings. The timer can be set for automatic recording of up to 8 events over a 365 day period. In addition, each of the events can be set to be recorded on a daily or weekly basis up to the limit of the tape.
Programming the Timer with G-CODE System 4 If you are going to record a programme from a station which does not have the PR number programmed, (“ - - ” is displayed) set that number to be the same as the PR number to which your broadcasting channel is set into. (See Note on page 69.) Use the number buttons (0 to 9) or ' / ". Then press | . (Ex.
Programming the Timer with G-CODE System 7 Press VCR MENU to return to the normal screen. 8 To set the Unit for automatic timer recording, press TIMER ON/ OFF and ensure the “ ” lights on the VCR Front Panel display.
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 Unit power will automatically turn on. • Check that the clock is displaying the correct time. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 33.) • Be sure that the colour mode is set to “AUTO”. (See “COLOUR” on page 57.) 1 Press VCR MENU. Then select “TIMER” with ' / " and press SET.
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 | .
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 --:--:-- ---:--:-- ---:--:-- -- TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF G-CODE VCR/DVD VCR MENU ON SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT OPEN/ CLOSE ZOOM TITLE • SP: Standard Play, LP: Long Play, EP: Extended Play EJECT DVD MENU CLEAR RETURN SET ENTER ZERO BACK 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. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF G-CODE DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT 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.
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. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF G-CODE DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT 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.
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. DVD / CD / VIDEO CD PLAYER Recording a DVD disc onto a Video cassette (Tape Editing mode) Preparation EJECT/ OPERATE STOP REW PLAY/X2 CH DVD OUT REC PLAY STOP VCR DVD (LINE 2) OPEN/ CLOSE LINE IN 2 VDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R PLAY OPERATE VCR TV DVD indicator • Turn on the TV and switch to the external “VIDEO” or “AV” channel. This Unit • 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. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF • When the VCR is in stop mode, press INPUT SELECT. • The channel returns to the previously received channel. • Each time INPUT SELECT is pressed, the channel changes in the following sequence.
Watching the DVD 78 78 78 79 79 80 80 81 81 81 82 83 83 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 93 93 94 94 95 96 97 97 97 98 98 99 Web-site:www.sharp.co.uk/support Help line:08705 274277 (office hours) DVNC60W(E)#077 Tobira.pm6 77 01.10.11, 9:32 am WATCHING THE DVD Preparing to Use The DVD ............................................................. When connecting the Unit and the TV using the DVD output jack .................................................................................
Preparing to Use The DVD The following steps are necessary to display the DVD screen on the TV. DVD / CD / VIDEO CD PLAYER When connecting the Unit and the TV using the DVD output jack TV Turn on the TV and switch the TV channel to the external input “VIDEO” or “AV” channel connected to DVD output jack. OPERATE EJECT/ STOP REW PLAY/X2 CH DVD OUT REC PLAY Press OPERATE. • The start up screen is displayed on the TV screen.
Playback DVD VIDEO CD CD OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE Preparation • Press OPERATE. Then move the VCR/DVD CHANGE Switch to DVD. OPERATE REW DVD VIDEO CD CD 5 CH DVD OUT REC PLAY Place a disc onto the tray. • Hold the disc without touching either of its surfaces, position it with the printed title side facing up, align it with the guides, and place it in its proper position.
Playback VIDEO CD DVD CD Fast Forward/Fast Reverse DVD / CD / VIDEO CD PLAYER OPERATE EJECT/ STOP REW 1 Press FWDè or ÈREV during playback. • The disc begins fast scan at ×2 speed (1). PLAY/X2 CH DVD OUT REC The speed of fast scan 1 PLAY Fast scan image appears here. 1 (about ×2) 2 (about ×8) 3 (about ×32) TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF G-CODE Press ûPLAY when you reach the desired point.
Playback DVD VIDEO CD CD Still/Pause DVD / CD / VIDEO CD PLAYER OPERATE EJECT/ STOP REW 1 Press âPAUSE/STILL during playback. 2 If you press ûPLAY while paused (PAUSE/STILL), normal playback resumes. DVD PLAY/X2 CH DVD OUT REC PLAY STOP VCR DVD (LINE 2) OPEN/ CLOSE LINE IN 2 VDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R PLAY VIDEO CD Frame Advance 1 2 Press âPAUSE/STILL during playback. • The playback is paused. • The disc goes forward by one frame each time âPAUSE/STILL is pressed.
Playback DVD Zooming an Image 1 While a disc is playing, press ZOOM. • Each press of ZOOM cycles through the zoom settings in the following sequence: ZOOM : 1 ZOOM 1 (1.2×) → ZOOM 2 (1.5×) → ZOOM 3 (2.0×) → Off. • When playing a Pan & Scan disc while 4 : 3 P S is selected as the “TV MODE” setting on the “TV MODE SETUP” screen, each press of ZOOM cycles through zoom settings in the following sequence: ZOOM indicator ZOOM 1 (1.2×) → ZOOM 2 (1.5×) → Off.
Playing MP3 Discs This Unit 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 Press OPERATE to turn on this Unit. 2 Load the MP3 recorded CD-R or the CD-RW. • The folder selection screen will be displayed as well as the “SELECT/ENTER button”. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF EJECT VCR/DVD VCR MENU ON SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY 1/2 G-CODE MP3 SHARP1 SHARP2 FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT TITLE 3 Select the folder you want to play by using ', ", \ or | and press ENTER.
About the Function Control Screen DVD Using FUNCTION CONTROL, you can check at a glance and change the current settings of the following items: SUBTITLE, ANGLE, AUDIO, VIRTUAL DOLBY, DIGITAL GAMMA and DIGITAL SUPER PICTURE. FUNCTION CONTROL also allows you three ways of direct skips (title,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 Direct skip (title/chapter/time) Use the following procedure to perform Direct title skip, Direct chapter skip, or Direct time skip. 1 Press FUNCTION CONTROL during playback. • The FUNCTION CONTROL screen appears. 2/5 8/3‰ ‰1:3‰:‰8 2 ENGLISH 1 1 51ch .
About the Function Control Screen Subtitle language setting Use the following procedure to perform the Subtitle language setting. 1 Press FUNCTION CONTROL during playback. • The FUNCTION CONTROL screen appears. 2/5 8/3‰ ‰1:3‰:‰8 2 ENGLISH 1 1 51ch . ON ON ON 2 DVD TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF G-CODE EJECT ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT OPEN/ CLOSE ZOOM TITLE DVD MENU CLEAR RETURN SET ENTER ZERO BACK Use ' or " to select and then press ENTER.
About the Function Control Screen Angle setting You can change the angle of view when playing a DVD video 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. 2/5 8/3‰ ‰1:3‰:‰8 2 ENGLISH 1 1 51ch .
About the Function Control Screen Audio setting A number of different methods are used to record audio onto a DVD video disc, including multi-channels (used for voiceovers in other languages), Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS, and Linear PCM. This Unit 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 VIRTUAL DOLBY (QSURROUND) setting This function allows you to enjoy a “surround sound” effect when you are using an analogue connection (using LINE 1 OUT on this Unit) to 2-channel audio equipment (TV, etc.). Preparation TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF To use the VIRTUAL DOLBY (QSURROUND) function • Set the “COMPRESSION” setting in “AUDIO SETUP” to “OFF” (see page 45). Refer to the table below about the types of audio format with which VIRTUAL DOLBY (QSURROUND) works.
About the Function Control Screen 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.
About the Function Control Screen DIGITAL SUPER PICTURE setting DIGITAL SUPER PICTURE is a digital image quality enhancement function that gives a clearer image by sharpening the details and outlines in the image and reducing the amount of picture noise. The DIGITAL SUPER PICTURE setting can be varied as desired. 1 Press FUNCTION CONTROL during playback. • The FUNCTION CONTROL screen appears.
Direct Selection of Scenes DVD Selecting Scenes by Title Number 1 Press TITLE to show the title screen. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF (Example) 1 DISCOVERY ASIA G-CODE EJECT ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT OPEN/ CLOSE ZOOM 2 DISCOVERY OCEANIA TITLE DVD MENU CLEAR RETURN 2 Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to enter the desired title, or ', ", | or \ to highlight the desired title.
Programmed Playback The three types of programmed playback provided by this Unit are title programmed playback (DVD discs), chapter programmed playback (DVD discs) and track programmed playback (VIDEO CD and audio CD discs). DVD TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF Title Programmed Playback 1 EJECT ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY Press PROG while the disc is stopped. • The “TITLE PROGRAM” screen appears.
Programmed Playback DVD Chapter Programmed Playback 1 Press PROG twice while the disc is stopped. (Press once for a title and twice for a chapter.) • The “CHAPTER PROGRAM” screen appears. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT 3 First, use the number buttons (0 to 9) to specify the desired title number and then press |. Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to enter the chapter number in – – – and then press |. (The highlight moves to the right (next field).
Programmed Playback VIDEO CD CD Track Programmed Playback 1 Press PROG while the disc is stopped. • The “TRACK PROGRAM” screen appears. TRACK PROGRAM TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF G-CODE EJECT ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP DISPLAY =TRACK FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT TITLE 2 Use the number buttons (0 to 9) to enter the track number in – – and then press |. (The highlight moves to the right (next field).
Repeat Playback DVD Chapter Repeat Example: To repeat play the chapter you are currently viewing. 1 2 Play the chapter you want to repeat. Press REPEAT and then press û PLAY to repeat the chapter play.
Repeat Playback DVD CD A-B Repeat A-B repeat allows you to repeat a specified section on the disc. 1 2 Press REPEAT three times while a disc is playing. While you are playing a disc, press ûPLAY when you reach the start of the section to be repeated. 3 While the disc is playing the same title (same chapter/track), press ûPLAY again when you reach the end of the section to be repeated.
Resume Function DVD 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 Unit stores the location where you stopped. TIMER OPERATE ON/OFF DVD RESUME G-CODE DISPLAY FUNCTION PROG/ CONTROL REPEAT To CANCEL RESUME PLAY PRESS STOP EJECT ON VCR/DVD VCR MENU SCREEN SELECTOR DVD SETUP OPEN/ CLOSE ZOOM TITLE DVD MENU CLEAR RETURN 2 Press ûPLAY to restart play.
Troubleshooting The following problems do not always denote a broken this Unit. Perform the checks listed below before calling service. ■ VCR/DVD Suggested Solution Problem • 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 Unit 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 Unit 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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Specifications Signal System INPUT/OUTPUT JACKS DVD/VCR shared output jacks DVD output jacks VIDEO input jacks Video recording system Video signal Recording/playing time Tape width Tape speed (PAL) VCR (MESECAM) (NTSC) Antenna Receiving channel NICAM format IGR stereo format RF converter output signal DVD/VCR shared Video output S video output DVD Audio output Video signal horizontal resolution S/N ratio Audio signal frequency characteristics S/N ratio Dynamic range Total harmonic distortion rati
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