Installing Batteries In The Remote Control; Using A Remote Control; The Vcr/Dvd Recorder Switching - Sharp DV-RW550U Operation Manual

Installing batteries in the remote control

Install two "AA" size batteries (supplied), matching
their polarity to those indicated inside battery com-
partment of the remote control.
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Note
Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards
such as leakage and bursting. Please follow the
instruction below.
• Do not mix new and old batteries together.
• Do not use different kinds of batteries together.
Although they may look similar, different batter-
ies may have different voltages.
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each
battery match the indications in the battery
compartment.
• Remove batteries from equipment that is not
going to be used for a month or more.
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or public rules for
environmental protection that apply in your
country or area.
• Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or dis-
assemble batteries.

The VCR/DVD recorder Switching

Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD recorder, you must select first which com-
ponent you wish to operate with OUTPUT SELECT.
VCR MODE
Press VCR on the remote control.
(Verify that the VCR indicator is lit.)
DVD MODE
Press DVD on the remote control.
(Verify that the DVD indicator is lit.)
Note
• Pressing only OUTPUT SELECT on the front
panel DOES NOT switch the mode of the
remote control. You MUST select the correct
mode on the remote control.
• Pressing REC/OTR (DVD) or REC/OTR (VCR)
on the remote control switches immediately it's
respective mode so that you can start recording
directly on the appropriate media.
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Before you start
Functional overview (cont'd)
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Using a remote control

Keep in mind the following when using the remote
control:
• Make sure that there is no obstacle between the
remote control and the remote sensor of the unit.
• Remote operation may become unreliable if strong
sunlight or fluorescent light is on the remote sen-
sor of the unit.
• Remote control for different devices can interfere
with each other. Avoid using remote control for
other equipment located close to the unit.
• Replace the batteries when you notice a fall-off of
the operating range of the remote control.
• The maximum operable range as follows;
Beeline:
Either side of center: approximately 16 feet
Above:
Below:
OUTPUT SELECT button
OPEN/CLOSE
STOP/EJECT PLAY
CHANNEL DUBBING VCR
POWER
REW F.FWD REC/OTR
OUTPUT SELECT
VCR DVD
DVD
indicator
OUTPUT SELECT
VCR
indicator
approximately 23 feet
(7m)
(5m) within 30 degrees
approximately 16 feet
(5m) within 15 degrees
approximately 10 feet
(3m) within 30 degrees
STOP PLAY
DVD
REC/OTR
VCR
button
DVD
button
VCR/DVD RECORDER
COMBINATION