DVD Video Player MODEL DV-SV92S(B) OPERATION MANUAL Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using your DVD Video Player. The region number for this DVD Video Player is 2.
SAFETY INFORMATION Power Cord Protection Note: To avoid any malfunctions of the player, and to protect against This player can be used only where the power supply is electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the fol- AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere. lowing.
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Do not use cleaning fluids or aerosols which impair the image quality. At the worst, neither video nor could enter the player and cause damage, fire, or electri- audio will be played back. Contact your authorised SHARP cal shock. supplier for details.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ................1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ................4 GENERAL PROPERTIES ................4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............... 4 DISC TYPES COMPATIBLE WITH THE PLAYER ........5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................7 FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS ..............8 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY (VFD) ..............
ABOUT THIS MANUAL Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player. Dear Customers We would like to thank you for purchasing this DVD/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/DVD+R/VCD/S-VCD/AUDIO CD/CD- RW/CD-R/MP3/JPEG/MPEG-4/ DivX player.
DISC TYPES COMPATIBLE WITH THE PLAYER The player can play the following discs. Max. Disc Types Recording Disc Size Playing Characteristics (Logos) Types Time Single - sided; • DVD contains excellent sound and 240 min. 12 cm video due to Dolby Digital and MPEG- Double - sided;...
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The following discs cannot be played back on the player: • DVD with region codes other than 2 or ALL. • DVD-ROM • DVD-RAM (Never play back, otherwise malfunction may result.) • CDV (Only plays back the audio part.) • CD-ROM •...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Power Source The player should be operated only from a 220-240 V, 50 Hz outlet. Please do not open the cover by yourself. There is high voltage in the player, which will endanger your life. Please contact a local service agent for help and advice. Repairs are to be carried out by a qualified technician only.
FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS 1. Disc tray Place a disc on the tray. 2. OPEN/CLOSE button Opens or closes the disc tray. 3. PLAY/PAUSE button Plays/pauses the disc. For any DVD title that has a root menu with still picture, this button functions as SELECT (selects highlighted item) in the root menu.
CONNECTORS ON THE REAR PANEL 1. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connectors OPTICAL : Connects to an audio component using the optical digital connection cable. COAXIAL : Connects to an audio component using the coaxial digital connection cable. 2. AUDIO OUT connectors Connects to the AV amplifier or audio input connector on the TV by using two cables (Left, Right).
CONNECTION OF THE PLAYER WITH TV Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections. Use one video connection for best picture performance When the player is connected to multiple video output connectors, the picture performance may be affected by unde- sired video signals from the connectors that are not selected.
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Component Video & Audio Output Connectors • If you have a high-definition or “digital ready” TV, you may take advantage of the player’s Progressive Scan and YP (YUV) output for the highest video resolution possible. • If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan or YP (YUV) format, the picture will appear scrambled when you try Progressive Scan or YP (YUV) output on the player.
CONNECTION OF THE PLAYER WITH AV AMPLIFIER Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections. Analogue Audio Output Connectors: To achieve better sound quality, the player can be connected to an amplifier via AUDIO OUT connectors. Amplifier VIDEO AUDIO OUT...
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Digital Audio Output Connectors: For the best sound, the player can be connected via optical or coaxial digital audio outputs to an AV amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder. With the use of six speakers, you can enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound. DVD player Amplifier Dust protection cap...
REMOTE CONTROL When using the remote control, point it towards the front of the player. If the remote control does not work or the chosen function cannot be selected, the batteries are most probably exhausted and they should be replaced as soon as possible.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS OPERATE button Turns the player on or switches the player to Standby mode. PROGRAM button Enters the programme menu in Stop mode for Audio CD, MP3 CD and JPEG CD. TIME button Changes Playing time display mode of the disc, title, track, on the OSD and front panel display. ZOOM button Zooms the picture.
• If the disc is placed in upside down (and it is a single sided DVD PLAYBACK disc), the VFD on the player will indicate “NO DISC”. Preparations For your reference: If the player has been connected to an audio system, turn If an action corresponding to a button is prohibited, “...
Slow Motion Play Forward / Backward Direct Selection of Scenes Press PLAY/PAUSE once during playback. Play pauses. Selecting Scenes by Chapter Number Press SLOW/SEARCH ( Slow backward or Slow Press SEARCH MODE on the remote control once during forward) to increase or decrease the speed of the slow playback.
NOTE: Repeat Play • If you attempt to enter a number greater than the total number of titles, the search box disappears. Repeat Viewing • If you wait 10 seconds without pressing any button to se- lect scenes by title number, this operation is cancelled. Press REPEAT during playback.
Displaying a Scene with a Larger and Closer View Convenient Functions Zoom function enables you to take a closer look at the scene you are viewing. This is particularly convenient when you want to zoom in on part of the picture. Displaying the Time Information Press ZOOM during playback.
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Changing Audio Soundtrack Language Using a DVD Menu It is possible to change the audio language from the one Some DVDs have unique menu structures called DVD selected at the initial settings to a different language, if menus. For example, DVDs programmed with complex available.
What is playback control (PBC)? VIDEO CD PLAYBACK If a Video CD has “playback control” written on the disc, it means that particular scenes or information can be Preparations selected for viewing interactively with the TV by using the menu screen. If the player has been connected to an audio system, turn it on and then turn on your TV.
Fast Forward / Reverse Direct Selection of Scenes Press SLOW/SEARCH ( Fast reverse or Fast forward) on the remote control during playback. Press PLAY/PAUSE or SELECT on the remote control to Selecting Scenes by Time resume normal play. You can view the Video CD starting from any desired time The speed of fast forward or fast reverse changes each point.
Repeat Play Convenient Functions Displaying the Time Information Press REPEAT during playback. Each time this button is pressed, a different repeat box is Press TIME during playback. displayed on the screen. Each time this button is pressed, a different time information If “REP-ONE”...
Fast Forward / Reverse AUDIO CD PLAYBACK Press SLOW/SEARCH ( Fast reverse or Fast forward) on the remote control during playback. Preparations The speed of fast forward or fast reverse changes each If the player has been connected to an audio system, turn time is pressed.
Direct Selection of Tracks Repeat Play Selecting by Time Press REPEAT during playback. You can play the audio CD starting from any desired time Each time this button is pressed, a different repeat box is point. displayed on the screen. Press SEARCH MODE on the remote control during If “REP-ONE”...
Convenient Functions Displaying the Time Information Press TIME during playback. Each time this button is pressed, an information box is displayed on TV screen to indicate the status of the time displayed on the VFD. If “SINGLE ELAPSED” is displayed, the VFD on the player shows the elapsed time for the track that is being played.
Pause SMART NAVI Press PLAY/PAUSE once during playback. Play pauses. PAUSE message is displayed on the To see the directory structure (menu) of MP3, JPEG, screen. MPEG-4 or DivX files, you should set the SMART NAVI ® option to “WITH MENU” in the SETUP menu. To return to normal play: Press PLAY/PAUSE or SELECT.
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Subtitle Setting for DivX File Repeat Modes ® Focus on a subtitle file of DivX and press SELECT. SUB- Press REPEAT to change the current Repeat mode. ® TITLE SELECTED message is displayed on the SMART Repeat mode setting is momentarily displayed in Slide NAVI menu.
Using Submenus USING SETUP MENU to switch between left and right menus. Once you enter any submenu, use to move the Press DISPLAY on the remote control when the player is highlighted position up and down. not in Playback mode.
NOTE: VIDEO SETUP • When an NTSC disc is played, it is possible that some subtitles will be distorted. If this happens please change “TV TYPE” to “MULTI.SYSTEM”. TV DISPLAY: VIDEO OUTPUT: The aspect ratio of the picture provided by the player can be varied in line with the features available on the TV in use.
AUDIO SETUP PARENTAL SETUP COMPRESSION: Playing of DVDs can be restricted depending on the age of user. Parental control function allows the parent to set the Boosts frequency response. Set this item between “OFF” playback restriction level. and “MAX” . PARENTAL (Parental Level): LPCM OUTPUT: Parental Level can be adjusted to one of the eight levels.
PREFERENCES DivX(R) REGISTRATION ANGLE MARK: There is a registration code in this page. This code is utilised to register the player with the DivX Video On Demand ® This item allows you to turn on/off the angle mark on the service.
TROUBLESHOOTING The picture quality is poor (DVD) • Make sure the DVD surface is not damaged. (Scratches, fingerprints, etc.) • Clean the DVD and try again. • Make sure that the DVD is in the disc tray with the label facing up. •...
SPECIFICATIONS DVD/DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+RW/DVD+R/VCD/S-VCD/AUDIO CD/CD-RW/CD-R/MP3/JPEG/MPEG-4/DivX player, ® Power 220 - 240 V 50 Hz Requirements Auto Adjustable Power Consumption: 11 W (POWER ON) Approx. 4 W (Standby mode) Types of Discs DVD: SS/SL 120 mm (DVD-5) Supported SS/DL 120 mm (DVD-9) DS/SL 120 mm (DVD-10) DS/DL 120 mm (DVD-18) DVD-RW (Video mode only) DVD-R (Video mode only)
DEFINITION OF TERMS Angle Recorded onto some DVDs are scenes that have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.). With such discs, ANGLE can be used to view the scene from different angles.
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Cut this information box out and keep it in a safe place. If you forget the password: Press 3, 3, 0, 8. Password will be cleared. - 36 -...
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If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.
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