Sharp DV-RW2U manual Troubleshooting, Problem Suggested Solution

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Troubleshooting

The following problems do not always denote a broken this recorder.

Perform the checks listed below before calling service.

Problem

Suggested Solution

The recorder does not switch on

•

Is the power cord firmly plugged into the power outlet?

The disc is automatically ejected after

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Make sure that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up)

closing the disc tray

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Take out the disc and clean it

 

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Make sure that region number on the disc match the region number in this recorder

 

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Make sure that the disc is playable

 

 

 

No picture

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Make sure that the cables are connected correctly

 

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Make sure that the connected TV and the AV receiver is set to the correct input

 

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Take out the disc and clean it

 

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Make sure that region number on the disc match the region number in this recorder

The recorder does not play a disc

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Take out the disc and clean it

 

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Make sure that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up)

 

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Make sure that region number on the disc match the region number in this recorder

 

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Remove the dew in the recorder

 

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Check that the disc is NTSC

 

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Make sure that “DV LINK” in “OPTION SETUP” to “OFF” when selecting DV input

 

 

 

Settings have disappeared

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If the recorder is unplugged (or there is a power failure) for more than about

 

 

1 hour while the recorder is on, all the settings will be lost. Make sure that

 

 

you turn off the recorder before unplugging the power cord

Screen goes blank and operation buttons do •

Press ■STOP and restart playback

not work

•

Turn off the power and turn on the power again

No sound and/or picture from a camcorder

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Since played back material is not output when DV input has been selected, select

connected to the DV IN/OUT terminal

 

another channel when you want to playback recorded material.

 

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Make sure that “PROGRESSIVE” in “PLAYBACK SETUP” to “OFF”

The remote control does not work

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Check that the Tamper Proof function is active

 

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Set the remote control to the same ID number as the recorder

 

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Use the remote control within its operating range

 

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Replace the batteries

No sound or sound is distorted

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Make sure that the volume of the amplifier/receiver or TV is not set to minimum

 

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There is no sound during still mode, slow motion playback, fast forward and

 

 

fast rewind

 

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DVD audio recorded in DTS is only output from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL

 

 

terminal. Connect a DTS-compatible digital amplifier or decoder to this recorder.

 

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Check that the audio cable is connected correctly

 

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Check that the cable plugs are clean

 

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Take out the disc and clean it

 

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Audio may not be able to be output depending on the audio recording

 

 

status, such as when audio other than an audio signal or non-standard audio

 

 

is recorded for the audio content recorded on a disc.

The picture from the external input is

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If the signal is copy-protected, you cannot connect via this recorder.

distorted

 

Connect the component directly to your TV

The screen is stretched vertically or

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This recorder’s input switches into wide mode automatically according to the

horizontally

 

input signal. When the unit connected is not compatible with ID-1, the screen

 

 

does not wide mode

 

•

Check that the aspect ratio settings of your TV

A disc recorded using this recorder cannot

•

Check that the disc is finalized

be played back on another player

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Some player will not play even a finalized disc

 

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If the disc was recorded in VR mode, the other player must be RW compat-

 

 

ible in order to play the disc

 

 

 

The recorder does not record

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Check that the blank space on the disc remains

 

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Check that the disc is protected

 

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Check that the number of titles on the disc has already reached 99

 

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Check that the source you are trying to record is not copy protected

 

•

Check that there wasn’t a power failure during the timer recording

 

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Check that the 2 timer programs may have overlapped

 

 

 

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Contents Then, plug into AC Power Outlet Do not press the Power button until completion of EZ Set UpEZ SET UP complete. EZ SET UP completo Detail Please see For this recorder isExpose this Appliance to Rain or Moisture InformationImportant Safeguards Contents Contents Features About Discs Types of Discs that Can Be Played on This RecorderDiscs that Cannot be Played Discs For Recording and PlaybackAbout Discs About MP3 file formatDiscs with unusual shapes cannot be played ˝ Playing MP3 discsVR Video Recording Mode Video ModeAbout Recording DVD-RW DiscsRecording Time About RecordingDisc Remaining Time Using the Proper Disc DVD-RW disc Video mode DVD player or DVDUnrecordable Material Objective Disc UsedAbout the Contents of the Disc Initialization and FinalizationAbout the Contents of the Disc Precautions During Use Handling PrecautionsCleaning the Pick Up Lens Proper Disc StorageSimple Timer Recording indicator P.51 Major ComponentsMain Unit Front Front Panel DisplayMajor Components Main Unit RearRemote Control Unit Loading the BatteriesSetting the Manufacturer’s Code Setting the RemoteSetting the Remote Control Code Setting the Remote Control CodeEasy Connection Basic ConnecitonAfter the Connection Connecting Using an S-Video Output Connecting Using Component Video OutputUsing Other Types of Video Output Plug in the power cords of the TV. Then go to EZ Set Up seeConnecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Connect the TV antenna Coaxial cables as Shown on the leftConnect the VIDEO/AUDIO After the ConnecitonCatv or Satellite Receiver Connections Important! Caution during EZ Set Up EZ Set UpPower Channel Setting Channel SettingAdding Channel Memory Erasing Channel Memory EnterClock Setting Auto Clock SettingPress / to select Auto and then press SET/ENTER Press \ / to select Time ZoneManual Clock Setting Clock SettingAutomatic Daylight Saving-Time D.S.T Adjustment OSD Language Setting Press SETUP/FUNCTION to Display the Menu screenDisplay Information StandbyPlayback Playback the playback-only discsDVD Playback Resume FunctionPlayback After Confirming Contents with DiscNavi PlaybackVideo CD/Audio CD/CD-R CD-RW Playback Playback by Selecting a TitleSelected Track Playback Skip Forward/Reverse Fast Forward/Fast ReverseSlow-Motion Still/Pause Frame Advance Skip SearchPress STILL/PAUSE during Playback Press F.ADVMP3 Discs Playback To Play Another File music title during PlaybackTo Skip the File during Playback SkipZoom Function Angle FunctionPress Zoom during playback Press Zoom to return to Normal screenMonitor Output when Receiving a Stereo or SAP Broadcast Audio SettingChanging Image/Audio During Playback DNR Digital Noise ReductionProgrammed Playback Title/Track Programmed PlaybackPress Program while the disc Is stopped Press Stop to stop the pro Grammed playbackProgrammed Playback Chapter Programmed PlaybackPress Program twice while Disc is stopped Press Stop to stop Programmed playbackRepeat Playback Repeat PlaybackFunction Control Example DVD video discDirect Skip Title/chapter/track Function ControlDirect Time Skip Subtitle/Angle Audio Setting Example Subtitle language settingAbout the subtitle setting About the Audio settingClearer Picture Dynamic Sound Setting Dolby Virtual SurroundPress SETUP/FUNCTION or Example Setting Digital GammaWhile the on is displayed, press \ / to select the level You can go on to specify other setingsSelecting Scenes by Title Number Direct Selection of ScenesDisc Menu Screen Initializing in the VR Mode Recording for DVD DiscsBefore Starting Recording InitializationInitializing in the Video Mode Recording for DVD DiscsRecording Formats and Recording Modes Disc InformationPress REC Mode to select Recording mode TV Program RecordingBasic Recording Press CH / to select the TV Channel to recordWhen Recording Discs are Scratched or Soiled TV Program RecordingPause Recording Press STILL/PAUSE during RecordingUseful Recording Functions Stop RecordingPress Stop during recording Simple Recording Timer Changing the Settings Simple Recording TimerCancelling the Simple Recording Timer Simple Recording Timer has priority over other recordingsPress VCR PLUS+ to display VCR PLUS+ setting screen Press Power and load a Recordable discPress number buttons to enter Pluscode NO. and then press Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System Checking/Cancelling the VCR Plus+ Programming SystemPress Timer ON/OFF to enter Timer standby mode Press Return to return to Normal screenTimer Recording Press Timer PROG. to display Timer Program screenPress / to select the recording Mode Turn on the recorder and load a Recordable discTimer Recording Disc Timer Recording Press Power and then load a DVD-RW discPress and hold Disc Timer for More than 2 seconds Press Timer ON/OFFDisc Timer Recording Canceling the Disc Timer RecordingWhen Finished Using the Recorder Press PowerLoad a disc to be used for timer Recording TimerErase See 2/2 screen alsoRecording with Connecting to a Satellite Receiver, etcExample Use of AV Auto REC Function To Cancel the AV Auto REC Function Before Recording Press PowerProblems of Timer Recording Blinking the Timer IndicatorWhen Timer Recording Times Overlap Front Panel Display Causes SolutionEditing Procedure Editing the DiscAbout Editing Before Editing the DiscSwitching between Playlist and Original Playback Editing the DiscEditing an Original Title Erasing a Part from OriginalEditing an Original Title Inputting/Renaming TitleAdding Chapter Markers Press / / \/to select the title Then press SET/ENTERErasing Chapter MarkersNavimark SET/ENTERProtecting the Title ReturnCancelling the Protection Erasing All Titles Erasing One TitlePress ORIGINAL/PLAY List to Select Playlist mode Making a New Playlist PLMaking a Playlist from Original Title Press / to select Title Then press SET/ENTERMaking a New Playlist PL Adding a Part to PlaylistPress SET/ENTER to set Start point of the part Press SET/ENTER to set the endSearching for Start Point End Point Parts Editing a Playlist Title Erasing a Part from PlaylistMoving the Title Perform the steps 2 to 8 Erasing a Part from the OriginalEditing a Playlist Title Adding a Part from Original to the PlaylistPress SET/ENTER Press / /\/ to select the title Press / to select ADD Part and then press SETAdding Chapter Marker Playlist When adding chapter markers during editingPerform the steps 2 to 7 Adding Chapter Markers on Erasing Chapter Marker in a Playlist Renaming the TitlePerform the steps 2 to 8 Erasing Chapter Marker on Perform the steps 2 to 8 Navimark onTamper Proof Setting Tamper ProofDisengaging Tamper Proof Operating during Tamper ProofPlayback Setup Screen OFFDolby Digital Output Level Playback Setup ScreenDigital OUT Parental Level Setting Basic Settings Playback Setup ScreenSive Cursor is moved to Level and then press \ / to select Country Code ListLevel Disc Language Setting Press / to select Disc LANG. and then pressPress / to select SUB TitleLanguage Code List for Disc Language Code Language NameSelect the sound input from the external source Record Setup ScreenThis does not apply if recording from the DV input Basic Settings Record Setup Screen Record Setup ScreenREC Disc Setup Screen DVD-R discs cannot be initializedBasic Settings of the Disc Setup ScreenPress / to select VR Mode Initialize and then press Press / to select Disc Then press SET/ENTEROption Setup Screen Clock DispOption Setup Screen 3D Y/CBasic Settings Option Setup Screen Press / to select Option Then press SET/ENTERPress / to select Clock DispConnecting to Audio Equipment Playing 2 channel audio with an Analog ConnectorDD Level in Playback Setup to OFF See Playing Dolby DigitalConnecting to Audio Equipment Playing 2 channel audio with a Digital ConnectionConnecting Using the DV IN/ OUT Terminal i.LINK DV IN/OUT TerminalRecording with this recorder DV Uptake Recording with a Digital Camcorder Play back the recorded material with this RecorderPerform the procedure for recording with this Recorder Recording with this RecorderPress Input to set to the channel External input Load a disc for recording in the recorderRecording Material from External Equipment Place a disc for recording in this recorderTroubleshooting Problem Suggested SolutionService Informatino For the U.S TroubleshootingGlossary AngleGlossary 103Specifications GeneralEspañol Guía de operación rápidaInformacion 106Aviso al instalador de sistemas Catv Medidas DE Seguridad Importantes 107EZ Set Up Conexión básica108 NotaGuía de operación rápida en español Reproduce solamente losDiscos para reproducción Sobre la grabadoraOmisión Avance/Retroceso Avance de cuadro Imagen fija/pausaCámara lenta 110Salida de VIDEO/AUDIO Pulse POWER. La grabadora se Pulse REC Mode para seleccionar el modo de grabaciónGrabación básica 111DV-RW2U DVD Recorder Valid for warranty service in the U.S. onlyOr Call 1-800-BE-SHARP
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