HDD Digital Recorder operation

Important information

Hard disk (HDD)

This TV set records programmes onto a hard disk drive (HDD). The hard disk is equipped with a safety mechanism to protect data from impact, vibration and dust. However, to prevent loss of recorded data, you should be particularly careful of the following points:

•Do not subject the TV set to any impact.

•Do not use in a location which is unstable or subject to vibration.

•Do not move the TV set while the power is on.

•Do not unplug the power cord from the AC outlet during recording or playback. First turn power “OFF” (the STANDBY indicator glows red), and then unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

•Do not use in a location with abrupt temperature variation (variation of more than 10°C per hour).

•The TV set will malfunction if used in a cold location (5°C or less) or an extremely hot location (35°C or higher).

•If you carry the TV set from a cold location to a warm location, let the TV set sit for a while before using it.

•In the unlikely event that the hard disk (HDD) malfunctions for some reason, you cannot replace it by yourself. If you disassemble the TV set you will void the warranty. Please contact the nearest service centre approved by SHARP.

We cannot provide compensation for data content if data is lost or not recorded.

This TV set has a built-in hard disk drive (abbreviated as “HDD”) for recording and playback. Beware of the following points when setting up and using the TV set. Failure to observe these precautions may cause damage to the HDD itself or its content, failure of the disk to operate, or recording of noise.

•Do not subject the TV set to any vibration or impact.

•Do not place the TV set in a cramped location which might block the cooling fan or ventilation port on the back of the TV set.

•Do not place the TV set in a location with severe temperature variation.

If the TV set is set up in a location with severe temperature variation, dew may form on and inside the TV set. If the TV set is used with internal dew formation present, this may cause HDD damage or malfunction. We recommend keeping variation in room temperature within 10˚C per hour.

•Do not place the TV set in a location with high humidity.

•Place the TV set horizontally, never at an incline.

•When the power is on, do not unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, do not turn off the breaker for the area where the TV set is set up, and do not move the TV set.

When moving the TV set, first turn off the power (the STANDBY indicator glows red) and then unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

Unrecordable material

•The only signals that can be recorded are those from the internal analog & digital tuners and external CVBS & Y/C signals.

•When recording a signal other than the signal being watched, some signals cannot be recorded depending on the signal being viewed.

•This TV set is equipped with a copy guard function that prevents the recording of broadcast programmes that contain a signal that restricts copying in accordance with copyrights and so forth.

•If a copy guard signal is contained in a source video that occurs partway through recording, recording is paused at that point. Recording resumes when the copy guard signal is no longer present, while no recordings will be made for the part where the copy prevention signal is present.

In the unlikely event that there is a problem such as the loss of recorded video or audio content due to an HDD malfunction, please be aware beforehand that SHARP will bear no responsibility to compensate for the content which could not be recorded or edited, for the loss of recorded or edited video, or for other related direct or indirect damages.

If a power failure occurs

•The content being recorded or timer recorded may be damaged if a power failure occurs.

•The content being played back may be damaged.

For important recording

•If the HDD malfunctions, the content recorded on the HDD may be lost. If you wish to save content permanently, we recommend copying or moving the content to DVD-RW or DVD-R.

NOTE

•If a message indicating an HDD error is displayed and the HDD has malfunctioned, you cannot replace the HDD by yourself. If you disassemble the TV set, the warranty will become void. Also, recovery of data is impossible. If playback is possible, re-record the recorded content onto a DVD-RW/R disc, and contact your nearest service centre approved by SHARP.

Copyright

•Recording and playback of any material may require consent. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.

•This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,312 licensed for limited viewing uses only.