Sharp DV-RW340U Operation Manual

Sharp DV-RW340U Operation Manual

Vcr/dvd recorder combination
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VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION
DV-RW340U
DV-RW350U
OPERATION MANUAL
Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using
your VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION.
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.
The region number for
1
this unit is 1.
Supplied Accessory
• Remote control
(9HSNB114UD)
with two "AA" size
batteries
• Round Coaxial cable
• Audio/Video cables
(9HSWPZ0901TM003)
(9HSWX1E56B5-001)
• Operation Manual
• QUICK USE GUIDE
(9HS1VMN20224)
(9HS1VMN20237)
Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION DV-RW340U DV-RW350U OPERATION MANUAL Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using your VCR/DVD RECORDER COMBINATION. INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS. The region number for this unit is 1. Supplied Accessory • Remote control • Round Coaxial cable...
  • Page 2: Before You Start

    For future reference, record the model and serial numbers (located on the rear of the Unit) in the space provided. 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.
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards 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.
  • Page 4 • Do not remove the unit cabinet.Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/ or damage to the unit. For ser- vice and adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service centre approved by SHARP.
  • Page 5 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.”...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Before you start ....2 Precautions ......2 Table of contents .
  • Page 7: Features

    This unit not only plays DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record to DVD discs and edit them after that.The following features are offered with this unit. Recording DVD mode VCR mode This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly, and DVD-R, which is available for recording once.
  • Page 8: Functional Overview

    Front Panel ( * ) The unit can also POWER be turned on by pressing these buttons. 21 19 POWER button / indicator (DVD/VCR) Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode.
  • Page 9 Functional overview (cont’d) Remote Control REC MODE POWER OPEN/CLOSE REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV SPACE SLOW DISPLAY PAUSE PLAY STOP REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG. ENTER REC MONITOR MENU/LIST TOP MENU RETURN CLEAR/C.RESET ZOOM SKIP SKIP SEARCH CM SKIP MODE ( * ) In DVD mode, the unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons.
  • Page 10: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    Functional overview (cont’d) Installing batteries in the remote control Install two “AA” size batteries (supplied) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. Note: Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following: •...
  • Page 11: Setup/Disc/Cd Menu

    Functional overview (cont’d) Guide to Displays on screen menu This unit uses the following on screen menu for most operations: SETUP/DISC/CD menu, Title list, and DISPLAY menu.They allow you to change the playing status of disc during play. The DISPLAY menu also gives you information on the status of the disc or a videotape. SETUP/DISC/CD menu Press SETUP button to display the setup main menu, then choose either of SETUP/DISC/CD by pressing { / B buttons.Then, press ENTER button to display each menu.
  • Page 12: Display Menu

    Functional overview (cont’d) DISPLAY menu DVD mode First: Press DISPLAY button to call up the display menu.This menu will give you the information on the playing disc. Some operations are available while disc is playing. Details are on page 43. DVD-RW 00:00:00 Video mode...
  • Page 13: Display Message

    Functional overview (cont’d) Front Panel Display Guide 1. Current status of the unit : Appears when a disc or a videotape play is paused. : Appears when playing a disc or a videotape. : Appears when the timer programming has been set and is proceeding.
  • Page 14: Connections

    Antenna (Back of TV) Disconnect Plug in the AC power cord of this unit. Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Basic Audio AUDIO IN Audio cable (supplied) This unit DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO S-VIDEO...
  • Page 15: Connection To A Cable Box Or Satellite Box

    Connection to a cable box or satellite box Connection A (Cable box or Cable Signal Select this connection when you want to view or record a scrambled channel.With this connection, channels cannot be changed on this unit.You can view or record ONLY the channels you have selected on the cable box or the satellite box.
  • Page 16: Connection To An Audio System

    Connection to an Audio System • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the operation manual accompanying external devices for more information. Method Stereo system Analog audio input jacks AUDIO Audio cable (supplied) This unit AUDIO OUT Getting started...
  • Page 17: Getting Started

    The following will help you to understand easily how to record to DVD discs. Note: Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly. Step 1: Choose a disc type There are several types of recordable DVD discs to choose from.
  • Page 18: Recording Speed

    Easy DVD recording (Cont’d) Step 3: Select the Recording speed To select the DVD mode REC MODE POWER OPEN/CLOSE REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV SPACE SLOW DISPLAY PAUSE To select the recording speed SP 2:01 Rem. Hint 1: Play the recorded contents You can select the title you want to play from a displayed menu and immediately start to play.
  • Page 19: Channel Setting

    All channels are stored in the unit when purchased.We recommend that you get available channels in your area stored using “Auto Preset” in the Channel Preset of the SETUP menu. Getting channels auto- matically Press POWER button to turn on the unit. Turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected.
  • Page 20: Adding/Deleting Channels

    Channel setting (cont’d) Adding/deleting channels The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory.You also may add channels into memory. Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: Setup Menu Select “SETUP”...
  • Page 21: Selecting The Tv Stereo Or Sap

    Selecting the TV stereo or SAP You can select a sound channel to output from TV. “Stereo” has been selected as the default. Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: Setup Menu Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 22: Setting The Clock

    Set the clock before you try the timer recording. If a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow Auto Clock Setting below. If not, follow Manual Clock Setting on pages 23-24. Auto Clock Setting Make sure • The antenna/cable TV connec- tions are correct.
  • Page 23: Manual Clock Setting

    Setting the clock (cont’d) Manual Clock Setting Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: Setup Menu Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. Setup Playback Setting Select “Clock”...
  • Page 24 Setting the clock (cont’d) Press K / L buttons to select AM or PM, then press ENTER button. Clock menu will appear, then the settings will be activated. Setup > Clock VCR DVD Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Auto Daylight Saving Time When “Auto Clock Setting”...
  • Page 25: Setting The Daylight Saving Time

    Setting the clock (cont’d) Setting the daylight sav- ing time When Daylight Saving Time is ON, the clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October. Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu.
  • Page 26: Selecting The Tv Aspect Ratio

    Selecting the TV aspect ratio You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of what you are playing with the unit and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV). “4:3 Letter Box” has been select- ed as the default.
  • Page 27: Recording

    Information on DVD recording Information This unit can record to DVD-RW and DVD-R discs. When recording, you will need to select a recording format between Video mode and VR mode depend- ing on the disc format.When recording to DVD- RW, a recording format will be “Video mode” or “VR mode”...
  • Page 28: Information On Copy Control

    Information on DVD recording (cont’d) Information on copy control Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected information. For recording these, refer to the fol- lowing. Copy-free Copy-once Copy- Disc type / format ver.1.1 DVD-RW DVD-RW ver.1.1 CPRM compatible ver.1.1 Video DVD-RW DVD-RW ver.1.1 CPRM compatible ver.2.0 DVD-R...
  • Page 29: Formatting A Disc

    Choosing the recording format of a blank disc Video DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW When inserting a blank disc, the unit starts to initialize the blank disc. After that, you can record to the disc with the recording format selected in SETUP menu.
  • Page 30: Reformatting A Disc

    Formatting a disc (cont’d) Reformatting a disc Video DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW If you are using a DVD-RW disc, by default it will be VR mode.You can change this to Video mode from SETUP menu. Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu.
  • Page 31: Basic Recording

    Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Follow the steps below to record TV programs. First: Turn on the unit and load a recordable disc. Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. This operation may take a while to be recognized.
  • Page 32: Checking The Recording Picture Quality

    Basic recording (cont’d) Checking the recording picture quality Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW You can confirm the recording pic- ture quality with the recording speed you have selected before attempting to record to a DVD disc. First: While the unit is in STOP or REC with a DVD disc to record inserted, press REC MONITOR button.
  • Page 33: One-Touch Timer Recording

    One-touch timer recording Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes. Check that the disc you are recording onto has enough space for the time you set. When the recording finishes the recorder automatically goes into standby.
  • Page 34: Timer Recording

    Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs, up to a year in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. • Be sure to set the clock before making a timer programming.
  • Page 35 Timer recording (cont’d) Select the channel number to record using K / L buttons, then press B button. Setup > Recording > Timer Programming Date Start Speed JAN/12 10:00PM 10:30PM CH8 DVD - - - To record from external input, L1 or L2.
  • Page 36: Hints For Timer Recording

    Timer recording (cont’d) Hints for timer recording • If there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost. • If a disc is not on the tray, the DVD indicator on the front panel flashes and timer recording cannot be performed. Please insert a recordable disc.
  • Page 37: Settings For An External Source

    Settings for an external source Connection to an external source Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Connect the external source properly to the unit by using input jacks either LINE2 (Front) or LINE1 (Rear). When you record on a videotape, use either the DVD/VCR VIDEO IN jack (Rear) or VIDEO IN jack (Front). S-VIDEO input is useful only in DVD mode.
  • Page 38: Recording From An External Source

    Settings for an external source (cont’d) Recording from an external source Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Before recording from an external source, see the instructions for the connection on page 37. 1. Turn the TV and the unit on, and be sure to select the input of the TV to which the unit is connected.
  • Page 39: Dubbing Mode

    Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc.This function will be pos- sible only if the DVD disc or the videotape is not copy protected. Before starting this function, pre- pare for the recording on the DVD- RW/R disc or the videotape.
  • Page 40 Dubbing Mode (cont’d) VCR to DVD Select “VCR ⇒ DVD” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Setup > Recording VCR DVD DVD-RW Recording Format Video mode Auto Chapter Timer Programming Dubbing Mode VCR DVD VCR DVD VCR DVD Press SETUP button to exit SETUP menu.
  • Page 41: Finalizing The Discs

    Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW You will need to finalize the discs recorded in Video mode to play in other DVD players. Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: Setup Menu Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 42: Setting A Disc To Protect

    Setting a disc to protect DVD-RW DVD-RW To prevent accidental recording, editing, or erasing the titles, you can protect them from DISC menu. Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: Setup Menu Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 43: Playing Discs

    Information on DVD play Before you attempt to play DVD discs, read the following information. Playable discs This unit is compatible to play the following discs. To play a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below. Discs that have the following logos will play on the unit.
  • Page 44: Basic Playback

    Playback Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Video DVD+R DVD+RW DVD+RW DVD+R Press POWER button, then press DVD button. When you are playing a DVD, turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press OPEN/CLOSE A but- ton to open the disc tray.
  • Page 45 DVD-V DVD-V Press POWER button, then press DVD button. When you are playing a DVD or an audio CD, turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press OPEN/CLOSE A but- ton to open the disc tray.
  • Page 46: Playing Discs Using The Disc Menu

    Playing discs using the disc menu DVD-V DVD-V A DVD disc contains a disc menu that describes the contents or allows you to customize the play- back. For example, the menu may offer choices for subtitle lan- guages, special features, or chapter selection.
  • Page 47: Playing Discs Using The Title Menu

    Playing discs using the title menu DVD-V DVD-V Some DVDs have a title menu, which lists the titles available on them. It helps you to start play- back at a specific title. First: Press TOP MENU button. The title menu will appear. If the feature is not available, may appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 48: Special Playback

    Resume play Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Video DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD-R DVD+RW You can resume play from where you stopped playing the disc last. During playback, press STOP C button. The resume message will appear. Screen: Resume ON Fast forward / Fast reverse Video...
  • Page 49: Skipping Tv Commercials During Play

    Special playback (cont’d) Skipping TV commercials during play Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Video DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD+RW You can skip TV commercials by pressing CM SKIP button, so that you can enjoy the recorded pro- grams without interrupting. During playback, press CM SKIP button.
  • Page 50: Step By Step Playback

    Special playback (cont’d) Step by step playback Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Video DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD-R DVD+RW During playback, press PAUSE F button. Playback will pause and sound will be muted. Slow forward / Slow reverse play Video DVD-V DVD-V...
  • Page 51: Zoom

    Special playback (cont’d) Zoom Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Video DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD-R DVD+RW During playback, press ZOOM button. Zoom menu will appear. Screen: DVD-Video 01:23:45 x1.2 x1.5 x2.0 There are four options (x1.0,x1.2,x1.5 and x2.0), these are displayed excluding the cur- rent zoom rate.
  • Page 52: Search

    Title/Chapter search Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW H / G buttons Using SKIP During playback, press SKIP G button to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next. The title or chapter will move forward one at a time. To go back to the previous title or chapter, press SKIP H button.The title or chapter will move backward one title at a time.
  • Page 53: Track Search

    Track search H / G buttons Using SKIP During playback, press SKIP G button to skip the current track and move to the next. The track will move forward one at a time. To go back to the previous track, press SKIP H button.The track will move backward one at a time.
  • Page 54: Repeat/Random/Program Play

    Repeat/Random/Program play Repeat play Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Video DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD-R DVD+RW During playback, press DIS- PLAY button. The display menu will appear. DVD-Video 01:23:45 icon using { / B but- Select tons, then press ENTER button. Repeat menu will appear.
  • Page 55: Program Play

    Repeat/Random/Program play (cont’d) Program play You can program the disc to play in your desired order. First: Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/CD menu. SETUP/CD menu will appear. Screen: Setup Menu Select “CD” using { / B but- tons, then press ENTER but- ton.
  • Page 56: Selecting The Format Of Audio And Video

    Selecting the format of audio and video You can select the format of audio and video as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing. Switching audio soundtrack DVD-V DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW When playing a DVD-Video disc recorded with two or more soundtracks (these are often in different languages), you can...
  • Page 57: Switching Subtitles

    Selecting the format of audio and video (cont’d) When playing Audio CDs or MP3 files you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel. During playback, press DIS- PLAY button. The display menu will appear. Screen: Audio CD 00:00:00...
  • Page 58: Switching Camera Angles

    Selecting the format of audio and video (cont’d) Switching camera angles DVD-V DVD-V Some DVD Video discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles, check the case for details: it should be marked with an angle icon if it contains multi-angle scenes.
  • Page 59: Editing

    Information on disc editing Guide to a title list Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily.You can choose a title to play from this screen and easily edit the titles as you prefer. Disc > Edit > Original JAN/1 1:00AM JAN/1 2:00AM JAN/1 3:00AM...
  • Page 60: Editing Discs In Vr Mode

    Information on disc editing (cont’d) Editing discs in VR mode For discs in VR mode, you can edit from “Original” menu or “Playlist” menu, which is created from the original. Editing original titles The following items can be used to edit the original titles.
  • Page 61: Editing Dvd-Rw Discs In Video Mode

    Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode Deleting titles Video DVD-RW DVD-RW You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Be sure to know that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc. When the last title in the title list in Video mode is deleted, the disc space to record will be increased.
  • Page 62: Putting Names On Titles

    Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode (cont’d) Putting names on titles Video DVD-RW DVD-RW You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu. The names you put on the titles will be displayed on a titlelist. First: Press SETUP button.
  • Page 63 Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode (cont’d) Select “Yes” using { / B but- tons, then press ENTER but- ton. The name you entered will be activated for the title. Disc > Edit > Edit Title Name A B C a b c 1 2 3 @ ! ?
  • Page 64: Setting Or Clearing Chapter Markers

    Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers Video DVD-RW DVD-RW You can put chapter markers in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. You can set chapter markers at a speci- fied time you selected for titles with more than 5 minutes.
  • Page 65: Editing Dvd-Rw Discs In Vr Mode (Original)

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) Deleting titles DVD-RW DVD-RW When a title is deleted from an original list in VR mode, the disc space to record will be increased. Be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc.
  • Page 66: Deleting Parts Of Titles

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Deleting parts of titles DVD-RW DVD-RW You can delete part of a title, the disc space to record will be increased. Be advised that the parts once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc.
  • Page 67: Putting Names On Titles

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Select “Delete” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. Disc > Edit > Original Title Delete Scene Delete Start Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Preview Index Picture Delete Protect OFF JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12...
  • Page 68 Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Select “Original” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Original list will appear. Disc > Edit > Original JAN/1 1:00AM JAN/1 2:00AM JAN/1 3:00AM JAN/1 4:00AM JAN/1 5:00AM Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 69: Setting Or Clearing Chapter Markers

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers DVD-RW DVD-RW You can put chapter markers in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. You can put a chapter marker anywhere you want.
  • Page 70: Setting Pictures For Thumbnails

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) <Delete>: Disc > Edit > Original Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter 2/2 Chapter Mark Delete Index Picture Protect OFF JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 0:01:25 • You cannot delete the first chapter marker of each title.
  • Page 71 Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Select “Original” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Original list will appear. Disc > Edit > Original JAN/1 1:00AM JAN/1 2:00AM JAN/1 3:00AM JAN/1 4:00AM JAN/1 5:00AM Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 72: Setting Titles To Protect

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Setting titles to protect DVD-RW DVD-RW To prevent accidental editing or erasing the titles, you can protect them from the original menu. First: Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 73: Releasing Titles From Protecting

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Releasing titles from protecting DVD-RW DVD-RW You are allowed to release the titles protecting feature once pro- tected. First: Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. DISC menu will appear.
  • Page 74: Editing Dvd-Rw Discs In Vr Mode (Playlist)

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) Deleting titles DVD-RW DVD-RW In VR mode, even when a title is deleted from a Playlist, the original title will remain in an Original list. The disc space to record will not be increased. First: Press SETUP button.
  • Page 75: Deleting Parts Of Titles

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Deleting parts of titles DVD-RW DVD-RW You can delete a specific part of a title. Even when a title is deleted from the playlist, the original title will remain. The disc space to record will not be increased.
  • Page 76: Putting Names On Titles

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Select “Delete” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. Disc > Edit > Playlist Title Delete Scene Delete Start Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Preview Index Picture Delete JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 0:01:25...
  • Page 77 Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Playlist menu will appear. Disc > Edit > Playlist Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Index Picture Set JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12...
  • Page 78: Setting Or Clearing Chapter Markers

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers DVD-RW DVD-RW You can put chapter markers in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. You can put a chapter marker anywhere you want.
  • Page 79: Setting Pictures For Thumbnails

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) <Delete>: Disc > Edit > Playlist Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Chapter 2/2 Delete Index Picture Set JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 0:01:25 • You cannot delete the first chapter of each title.
  • Page 80 Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Select “PlayList” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Playlist will appear. Disc > Edit > Playlist JAN/1 1:00AM JAN/1 2:00AM JAN/1 3:00AM Add New Title Delete Playlist JAN/1 4:00AM JAN/1 5:00AM Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press...
  • Page 81: Adding Titles To A Playlist

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Adding titles to a Playlist DVD-RW DVD-RW You can add or delete a title in the playlist as you prefer. You can add titles to a Playlist up to 99. First: Press SETUP button. Select “DISC”...
  • Page 82: Deleting A Playlist

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Deleting a Playlist DVD-RW DVD-RW A Playlist can be deleted if no longer needed. First: Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. DISC menu will appear. Disc Edit Format...
  • Page 83: Editing Dvd-R Discs

    Deleting titles DVD-R DVD-R You can delete titles which you do not need, however the disc space to record on the disc will not be changed. Be aware to know that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc. First: Press SETUP button.
  • Page 84: Putting Names On Titles

    Editing DVD-R discs (cont’d) Putting names on titles DVD-R DVD-R You can put names on the titles and change the names from this menu. The names you put on the titles will be displayed on a titlelist. First: Press SETUP button. Select “DISC”...
  • Page 85: Changing The Setup Menu

    Changing the SETUP menu Tour of the SETUP menu The following table is the contents which you can set and the default settings. Refer to the following table for useful operation. SETUP menu Items (highlight is the default) 1.Language setting Disc Menu Language Pages 86-87 Audio Language...
  • Page 86: Language Setting

    Changing the SETUP menu Press STOP button if you are playing a disc. Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. Select “Playback” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 87 Changing the SETUP menu Language setting (cont’d) Disc Menu Language (Default : English) Set the language for Disc Menu. Setup > Playback TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box Parental Lock English Disc Menu Language Audio Language Original Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio Audio Language (Default : Original)
  • Page 88: Display Setting

    Changing the SETUP menu Press STOP button if you are playing a disc. Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. Select “Display” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 89 Changing the SETUP menu Display setting (cont’d) OSD Background Transparency (Default : 35%) Set the background transparency of OSD screen. You can choose one among 0% through 100%. Setup > Display OSD Background Transparency OSD Background Color OSD Language English Screen Saver 10 minutes OSD Background Color (Default : 1 Green)
  • Page 90: Audio Setting

    Changing the SETUP menu Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your equipment. It will only affect DVD discs during playback. Press STOP button if you are playing a disc. Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Select “SETUP”...
  • Page 91 Changing the SETUP menu Settings for PCM (Default : Auto) Select a setting using K / L buttons, then • Original press ENTER button. Your setting will be activated. Auto Auto 48kHz 48kHz ntrol Dolby Digital 96kHz udio 96kHz Settings for Dolby Digital (Default : Stream) •...
  • Page 92: Settings For Parental Lock Level

    Changing the SETUP menu Settings for Parental lock level Some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will require you to enter a password before the disc will playback.This fea- ture prevents your children from viewing inappropriate materi- Press STOP button if you are playing a disc.
  • Page 93 Changing the SETUP menu Settings for Parental lock level (cont’d) Parental Lock (Default : All) Set the Parental Lock level. Setup > Playback TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box Parental Lock English Disc Menu Language Audio Language Original Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio A password has not been set yet...
  • Page 94: Vcr Functions

    Press POWER button on the remote control or the front panel of the unit. When you are playing a video- tape, turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press: Insert a prerecorded video- tape, then press PLAY B but- ton to begin playback.
  • Page 95: One-Touch Timer Recording

    Recording and One-touch timer recording (cont’d) One-touch timer recording This feature allows you to set the recording length simply by pressing REC/OTR button on the remote control or the front panel of the unit. First: During normal recording, press REC/OTR button to begin one-touch timer recording.
  • Page 96: Time Search

    Time search This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a videotape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach the point. First: Press SEARCH MODE button repeatedly so that the Time search menu appears.
  • Page 97: Others

    Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Symptom The power does not turn on. There is no picture.
  • Page 98 Troubleshooting (cont’d) Symptom There is no picture. Picture noise appears. There is no sound. Sound is noisy. The disc does not play. Playback image freezes for a second. The disc does not start playback from the beginning. The unit starts playing from the disc automatically.
  • Page 99 Troubleshooting (cont’d) Symptom The disc tray does not open when you press OPEN/CLOSE A button. "Repairing" appears on the display. Repairing Picture noise appears. The tape does not play. Recording does not start immediately after you press REC/OTR button. The remote control does not function. The motor rotates even when playback / recording is stopped.
  • Page 100: Rf Converter Output

    * If you are still having trouble with this unit after checking Troubleshooting, write down the error code and the error description, and contact a Sharp Authorized Service Center for inspection. (See Service Information on page 103.) You can watch the TV programs with the tuner of the unit.
  • Page 101: Language Code

    Language Code (Afan) Oromo 6159 Abkhazian 4748 Afar 4747 Afrikaans 4752 Albanian 6563 Amharic 4759 Arabic 4764 Armenian 5471 Assamese 4765 Aymara 4771 Azerbaijani 4772 Bashkir 4847 Basque 5167 Bengali;Bangla 4860 Bhutani 5072 Bihari 4854 Bislama 4855 Breton 4864 Bulgarian 4853 Burmese 5971...
  • Page 102: Glossary

    Analog audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio. Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height.
  • Page 103: Specifications

    The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice. Service Information (For the U.S.) For the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center, or to obtain product literature, accessories, supplies or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP (1-800-237-4277) or visit SHARP’s website (http://www.sharpusa.com).
  • Page 104: Español

    Para futura referencia, anote los números de modelo y de serie (indica- dos en la parte posterior esta unidad) en el espacio provisto. AVISO: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O ELECTROCHOQUE NO EXPONGA ESTE APARATO A LA HUMEDAD. PRECAUCIÓN: PARA EVITAR DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, HAGA QUE LA PALETA ANCHA DEL ENCHUFE COINCIDA CON LA RANURA ANCHA E INTRODÚZCALA HASTA EL FONDO.
  • Page 105 Importantes Medidas de Seguridad y Precauciones 1) Lea las instrucciones - Lea detenidamente todas las instruc- ciones de seguridad y operación antes de usar el producto. 2) Conserve las instrucciones - Conserve las instrucciones de seguridad y operación para consultas futuras. 3) Respete las advertencias - Observe estrictamente todas las advertencias impresas en el producto y las incluidas en el manual de instrucciones.
  • Page 106 Fácil grabación de DVD Estas instrucciones le ayudarán a entender fácilmente cómo grabar discos DVD. Nota: Asegúrese que las pilas están en el mando a distancia y que ha conectado correctamente esta unidad y el TV. Paso 1: Elija un tipo de disco Puede elegir entre distintos tipos de discos DVD grabables.
  • Page 107 Fácil grabación de DVD (cont.) Paso 3: Seleccione la velocidad de grabación Para seleccionar el modo DVD REC MODE OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV SPACE SLOW DISPLAY PAUSE Para seleccionar la velocidad de grabación SP 2:01 Rem. Sugerencia 1: Reproduzca el contenido grabado Puede seleccionar el título que desea reproducir de...
  • Page 108 Reproducción con videograbadora Presione el botón POWER en el mando a distancia o el panel frontal de la unidad. Cuando reproduzca una cinta, conecte el TV y asegúrese de seleccionar la entrada donde se conecta la unidad. Presione: Coloque una cinta pregraba- da y presione el botón PLAY B para empezar la reproduc- ción.
  • Page 109 Grabación y grabación con temporizador de un toque (VCR) Grabación Antes de grabar, asegúrese de que: • Se seleccionó el canal deseado presionando los botones numéri- cos en el mando a distancia o botones CHANNEL K/L en el panel frontal de la unidad. •...
  • Page 110 Note...
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  • Page 112 Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer.

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