Sharp DV-NC200 Operation Manual

PREFACE– 4 – ENCopyrightAudio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which mustnot be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright.Please refer to relevant laws in your country.Copy ProtectionThis VCR/DVD supports Macrovision copy protection.On DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the contents ofthe DVD disc are copied using a VCR, the copy protection code pre-vents the videotape copy from playing normally.U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448;and 6,516,132.This product incorporates copyright protection technology thatis protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorisedby Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited view-ing uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision. Reverseengineering or disassembly is prohibited.Notice for Progressive Scan OutputsConsumers should note that not all high definition television sets arefully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be dis-played in the picture. In case of picture problems with 525 or 625progressive scan output, it is recommended that the user switch theconnection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questionsregarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p or 625p DVD player,please contact our customer service centre.“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.”If There Is Noise Interference on the TV while aBroadcast Is Being ReceivedDepending on the reception condition of the TV, interference mayappear on the TV monitor while you watch a TV broadcast and theVCR/DVD is left on. This is not a malfunction of the VCR/DVD or the TV.To watch a TV broadcast, turn off the VCR/DVD.PAL/MESECAM• This VCR/DVD can be played as MESECAM system when in MESECAMposition. (See “Playback” section.)• Playback a tape recorded with SECAM broadcasts in Middle Eastareas are possible on this VCR/DVD.• When a recorded tape with a SECAM-VHS appliance or a SECAMrecorded tape is replayed with this appliance, black and white pic-tures are produced.• This appliance cannot be used in France: a SECAM system appliancemust be used instead.Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of DolbyLaboratories.“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital TheaterSystems, Inc.“Kodak Picture CD COMPATIBLE” is a trademark of EastmanKodak Company.is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.For Customer Use:Read carefully the information located at the bottom of your VCR/DVD and enter below the Serial No. Retain this information forfuture reference.Model No.: VCR/DVD COMBINATION: DV-NC200(RU)Serial No.: ______________________________________MaintenanceServicing1. Please refer to relevant topics in the “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE”on page 34 before returning the product.2. Do not attempt to service this VCR/DVD yourself. Instead, unplug itand contact a SHARP Approved Service Centre for inspection.3. Be sure the service technician uses authorised replacement partsor their equivalents. Unauthorised parts may cause fire, electricalshock, or other hazards.4. Following any service or repair, be sure the service technician per-forms safety checks to certify that this VCR/DVD is in safe operat-ing order.Cleaning the Cabinet• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Donot use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.Cleaning Discs• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe thedisc from the centre out. Do not wipe in a circular motion.• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially avail-able cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic sprayintended for analogue records.Recommended Measures for Optimum Picture ExcellenceThis VCR/DVD is a precision device constructed using extremely accu-rate technology.• The disc cannot be played if the disc drive component is worn outor if the internal pick up lens is dirty.• If this VCR/DVD still does not perform properly although you referto the relevant sections and to “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE” onpage 34, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult a SHARPApproved Service Centre for inspection and cleaning of the laseroptical pickup unit.Soiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc drive can impairthe image quality. At the worst, neither video nor audio will be playedback. To maintain optimum picture quality, the Player should be ser-viced (cleaned and replacement of some parts) every 1,000 hours.Note that this period varies depending on the environment (tem-perature, humidity, dust, etc.) in which the unit is used. Contact yourauthorised SHARP supplier for details.Disc Handling• When you handle a disc, hold it by its edge and try not to touch thesurface of the disc.• Always store a 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 TVprogramme reception is clear. Dirt accumulated on the video headsafter a long period of use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes cancause this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears during play-back, the video heads in your VCR/DVD may need to be cleaned.1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a goodquality VHS Video Head Cleaner.2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem, please con-tact to a SHARP Approved Service Centre.Hint• Remember to read the instructions along with the video headcleaner before use.• Clean video heads only when problems occur.Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/