Sharp DV-RW370X operation manual Features, Playback, Compatibility, Symbol Description

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Before you start

Features

Recording

The unit is compatible with DVD-RW discs, which are recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R discs, which are recordable only once.

Also, this unit allows you to record to the video cassette tape. You can choose either one for your convenience.

Recording up to 8 programmes: VCR MODE DVD MODE

You can programme the unit to record up to 8 programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme recordings are also possible.

One-touch Timer Recording:

You can set your required recording end time easily. Every time [VCR REC/OTR I] or [DVD REC/OTR I] is pressed during basic recording, the recording end time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours. The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is finished.

Dubbing mode:

You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be available only if the DVD disc and the videotape are not copy-protected.

Left channel stereo recording:

The unit can record monaural sound from the Left channel as pseudo stereo sound (same Left and Right channels) automatically. (This function is not available for input source of AV3 jacks on the front panel.)

Automatic Chapter marks setting:DVD MODE

Chapter marks will be added to recordings as you set them in the Setup menu before starting to record.

Automatic Title menu making (Video mode):

The unit creates Title menus automatically when finalising discs.

Automatic Playlist making (VR mode):

The unit creates a Playlist automatically after recording.

Automatic finalising (Video mode):

You can finalise discs automatically at the end of the disc space if you set this in the Setup menu.

Playback

DVD MODE

Theatre surround sound:

When the unit is connected to an amplifier or a decoder compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you can enjoy theatre-quality surround sound from discs recorded with the surround sound system.

Quick search:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the search function. Search for a desired point on a disc by title, chapter or time.

Playback from Original or a Playlist (VR mode):

You can play back titles using either the Original list or a Playlist.

Virtual Surround System:

You can enjoy stereophonic space through your exciting 2 channel stereo system.

Playing back on DivX® file:

The unit performs a DivX® file purchased through the official site of DivX® Video which is called DivX® Video-On-Demand (VOD) services, and recorded it on the DVD-RW/-R or CD-RW/-R.

Playing back on MP3, JPEG and Kodak Picture CD files:

You can enjoy MP3, JPEG and Kodak Picture CD files which are recorded on CD-RW/-R.

Quick search for what you want to watch: VCR MODE

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the Index or Time search functions. An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recording you make. For Time search function, you can go to a specific point on a tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip.

Editing

DVD MODE

Delete titles:

If the title is no longer you need, you can delete it from the disc. This is a useful method if you want to increase the capacity of DVD-RW discs.

Editing title names:

You can change the title name you prefer.

Add or delete chapter marks (DVD-RW only):

You can easily add chapter marks for easy editing.

Choose the picture for thumbnails (VR mode only): You can select a picture for thumbnail at a point you like.

A scene delete from a title (VR mode only):

If the title has many commercials or the part you don't want, you can erase them from the title.

Making your own Playlist (VR mode, Playlist only):

While the Original list remains unchanged, you can edit titles as you prefer and create your own Playlist.

Divide title / Combine titles / Add titles / Erase all titles

Protecting titles (VR mode, Original only):

To avoid accidental editing or erasing of titles, the protect function is useful when set to “ON” in the Original list.

Compatibility

DVD MODE

Playing back discs recorded in Video mode on any regu- lar DVD player:

Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to finalise the discs recorded in Video mode to play back in other DVD players.

*DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVD-RW/-R discs that was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is optional for manufactures of DVD playback devices and there are DVD-Video players, DVD- ROM drives and other DVD playback devices available that cannot play back DVD-RW/-R discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format.

Official DivX® Certified product

Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6 ) with standard playback of DivX® media files.

Symbols used in this Operation Manual

To show what recording mode or media type applies to each function, the following symbols appear at the beginning of each operating item.

Symbol Description

Description refers to VHS tapes

Use only cassettes marked VHS ( PAL ).

Description refers to DVD-RW in Video mode

Description refers to DVD-RW in VR mode

Description refers to DVD-R in Video mode

Description refers to DVD-Video discs

*Description refers to DVD+RW discs

*Description refers to DVD+R discs

Description refers to DVD-RAM discs

Description refers to Audio CDs

Description refers to Video CDs

Description refers to CD-RW/-R discs with MP3 files

Description refers to CD-RW/-R discs with JPEG files, including Kodak Picture CD files

Description refers to DVD-RW/-R and CD-RW/-R discs with DivX® files

* There may be a disc which cannot be used or played back.

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Contents Region number for This unit isSupplied Accessory PrecautionsPower Cord Protection Nonuse PeriodsCopyright Precautions cont’dLocation and Handling Copy ProtectionAuto Head Cleaning Cleaning the CabinetCleaning Discs ServicingTable of contents Playback FeaturesSymbol Description CompatibilityFunctional overview 8* 9*10 13 14 16 17*18 19 20Remote Control Functional overview cont’dRear Panel REV E / r button VCR / DVD DVD mode CLEAR/C-RESET button VCR / DVD DVD modeVCR mode Audio button VCR / DVD DVD modeInstalling batteries in the remote control About the remote controlChild Lock function DVD Mode VCR/DVD recorder SwitchingVCR Mode Guide to On-Screen DisplaysPlayback Setup menusRequired Setting DisplayFront Panel Display Guide Display messageVCR functions Others 14 EN Connecting to a TVBasic TV connection VCR and Basic DVD ConnectionEditing Setup menu Connecting to a TV cont’dConnecting to external equipment AV3 FrontConnecting to an Audio System 16 ENThis unit can record on the following type of discs Turn on the unit Select the DVD mode Open the disc trayEasy DVD recording Ing, select the rewritable DVD-RW type discMode Channel Easy DVD recording cont’dChannel setting Auto TuningSelect Manual Tuning using Cursor K / L, then press Enter Channel setting cont’dManual Tuning After completion, press Setup to exitTo skip a Preset channel To select a channelMove Select Clock Setting using Cursor K / L, then press Enter Setting the clockClock Setting Default date will appearEnter Type of discs Recording modeInformation on DVD recording Recordable discsMaking discs playable in other DVD players Finalise Information on DVD recording cont’dInformation on copy control Usable discsChoosing the recording format of a brand-new DVD-RW disc Select Format Mode using Cursor K / L, then press EnterFormatting a disc Formatting is completedRecording Audio Select XP Setting Auto ChapterFormatting a disc cont’d PCMReformatting a disc manually Insert a recordable disc Stop mode, press SetupIf you want to cancel formatting, select No Popup window will appear and prompt you to confirmSetting External Input Audio Setting Bilingual Recording AudioBasic recording / One-touch Timer Recording OTR Timer Recording Timer Recording cont’d To stop the timer recording in progressIf the timer programming did not complete correctly If the starting time is same Hints for Timer RecordingPriority of overlapped settings If the recording time is partially overlappedPreparation on this unit Select Satellite Link using Cursor K / L, then press EnterSatellite Link Press EnterSettings for external equipment Satellite Link cont’dRecording from external equipment DV dubbing Guide to DV and On-Screen DisplayDV dubbing cont’d Recording menu will appear Dubbing ModeSelect Dubbing Mode using Cursor K / L, then press Enter Option window will appearPress Dubbing Select VCR DVD using Cursor K / L, then press EnterSelect DVD VCR using Cursor K / L, then press Enter Press Stop C to stop the recordingFinalising discs To cancel the disc protectSelect Finalise using Cursor K / L, then press Enter 40 ENYou start Connections FinalisingXXXXdiscscont’dcont’dAuto finalise Getting started RecordingColour systems Information on playing back DVDsPlayable discs Region codesHint for DVD playback Playing back a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW / DVD+R discPress Stop C to stop play- back Basic playback cont’d Playing back a DVD-Video / CD / Video CDPlaying back an MP3 / Jpeg Playing back a DivX Hint DivX Official DivX Certified productPress Menu List Playing back discs using the Disc menuSelect an item using Cursor B, then press Disc menuPlaying back a disc using the Title menu Playing back a Video CD using the Title menuPBC function for Video CDs Special playback Cancelling and Recalling the PBC functionPBC function for Video CDs cont’d Resume playbackSkipping TV commercials during playback Special playback cont’dFast forward / Fast reverse CM SkipDuring playback, press Pause F PauseRapid Play Press Play B to resume play- back52 EN Step by step playbackSlow forward / Slow reverse playback PauseZoom Marker SetupSelect the icon using Cursor / B, then press Enter During playback, press DisplayTrack search SearchTitle / Chapter search DisplaySearch cont’d Direct SearchTime search Repeat/Random/Programme playback / Slide Show Repeat playbackRepeat/Random/Programme playback / Slide Show cont’d CD Playback Mode menu will appear Audio CDSelect Random Play using Cursor K / L, then press Enter Random playbackProgramme playback Slide ShowSelect Playback using Cursor Switching subtitlesSelect DivX VOD using DivX VODSwitching audio soundtrack Switching virtual surround systemSelecting the format of audio and video cont’d Reducing block noise Switching camera anglesIcon using Select Cursor / B, then pressGuide to a title list Original and Playlist VR modeInformation on disc editing Edit the recorded discDVD-RW Information on disc editing cont’dEditing discs DVD-RDeleting titles Select Title Delete using Cursor K / L, then press EnterEditing discs Press Return or Stop C to exitEditing title names Select Edit Title Name using Cursor K / L, then press EnterEditing discs cont’d Press Return and then Return or Stop C to exitGuide to edit title name Abc 123Confirmation window will appear. e.g. Add Select Chapter Mark using Cursor K / L, then press EnterAdding or deleting chapter marks DeleteDeleting a chapter mark Adding a chapter markChapter mark is added Chapter mark is deletedSetting pictures for thumbnails Picture is set as the thumbnailSelect Scene Delete using Cursor K / L, then press Enter Deleting a part of a titleSelect Delete using Cursor K / L, then press Enter Part of the title is deletedOr Playlist is more than Dividing a title You can divide a title into two new titles Press firstYou can combine two titles into a single title Press first Select Title Combining using Cursor K / L, then press EnterCombining titles If either one of the twoAdding titles to a Playlist Follow the on page 64 to display the PlaylistPlaylist is deleted Select Yes using Cursor s / B, then press EnterErasing all Playlist Deleting a Playlist will Not increase the availableTo protect a whole disc DVD-RW VR mode Only Setting or releasing the title protectionSelect Protect using Cursor K / L, then press Enter Confirm the indication OFF ON. Press Enter againYou cannot select a chapter Setting or clearing all chapter marks in one titleChapter marks are added Mark interval that exceedsTour of the Setup menu 78 ENAudio Default Original Language settingSelect a setting using Cursor Subtitle Default OFFLanguage setting cont’d Display settingAngle Icon Default on Screen Saver Default 10 minutes Display setting cont’dAudio setting FL Dimmer Default BrightAudio setting cont’d Select a setting using Cursor K / L, then press EnterVideo setting Dynamic Range Control Default onVideo Out Default Scartrgb Video setting cont’dTV System Default PAL Set the TV system Select Yes using CursorProceed with either of the following steps Select Parental Lock using Cursor K / L, then press EnterDVD-Videos Parental Lock level AllDVD-Videos Parental Lock level cont’d Your setting is activated If you select No, proceed to stepChange the password YesPlayback Select the recording mode using REC MODE. See Recording and One-touch Timer Recording OTR cont’dOne-touch Timer Recording Turn on the unit and insert a recordable tapeIndex search Other operations Selecting the Sound ModeMode Audio output Display on Hi-Fi Stereo Sound SystemTroubleshooting VCR / DVDSET DVD 92 ENProcess is cancelled, the disc MAY not work VCRTroubleshooting cont’d Error message Cause SolutionLanguage code Language CodeDTS GlossaryCprm JpegAudio recording format SpecificationsVideo recording format Receivable channelsPage 1300 135 Congratulations on Your Purchase 1VMN23152
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