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2 CAUTION:ATTENTION: 3 Precautions (cont’d)4 Location and HandlingNonuse Periods Copy Protection Notice for progressive scan outputs No Fingers or Other Objects Inside Warning of Dew Formation Dolby Digital Recording 5 OthersMaintenance Supplied Accessory 6 Before you startConnections Getting started Recording Disc Playback Editing Changing the Setting menu VCR functions Others Español 7 RecordingCompatibility Others Playback Editing 8 Functional overviewFront Panel Rear Panel Note 9 Functional overview (cont’d)Remote Control 10. E button (DVD/VCR) 23. CLEAR/C.RESET button (DVD/VCR) 11. REC MONITOR button (DVD) 24. ENTER button 12. SKIP H button (DVD) 25. RETURN SLOW button (VCR) 26. DVD button CM SKIP button (DVD) POWER button (DVD/VCR) DUBBING button (DVD/VCR) Number buttons (DVD/VCR) 27. REC/OTR button (DVD) 16. ZOOM button (DVD) DISPLAY button (DVD/VCR) T-SETbutton 28. D button (DVD/VCR) 4. TOP MENU button (DVD) 5. MENU/LIST button (DVD) OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A button Cursor K / L / { / B buttons (DVD/VCR) 29. PLAY B button 19. TIMER PROG. button 30. SKIP G button (DVD) 20. CH K / L buttons (DVD/VCR) REC/OTR button (VCR) 31. PAUSE F button 32. SEARCH button (VCR) 9. REC MODE button 33. STOP C button 21. VIDEO/TV button (DVD/VCR) 34. AUDIO button (VCR) 22. SETUP button (DVD/VCR) 10 VCR MODEDVD MODE 11 Guide to Displays on-screenmenuSetting/Disc/CD menus 1. Playback: 2. Recording: 3. Display: 4. Select Video: 5. Clock: 6. Channel: Format 5. Random Play: 6.Program Play (Audio CD): 12 DISPLAY menu13 Functional overview (cont’d)14 Connection to a TVIf your TV is not compatible with progressive scan; 15 Connection to a cable box or satellite boxTo select channels of the cable box or satellite box To play back a DVD disc or a videotape To view one channel while recording another 16 Connection to an Audio System17 Getting startedEasy DVD recording Step 1: Choose a disc typeThis unit can record on the following type of discs Step 2: Insert a blank discRemote Control This operation may take a while to be recognized DVD disc types Format the disc 18 Step 5: Record toStep 6: Stop the Record 19 Channel settingGetting channels automatically Select “Channel” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Press POWER to turn on the unit To select a channel Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected ber using the Number but tons Select “Auto Preset” using Notes for using the Number buttons: Press SETUP Press SETUP to exit To cancel the auto preset ting during scanning: RETURN 20 Channel setting (cont’d)21 Selecting the TV Stereo or SAPSelect “TV Audio Select” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Select “Advanced Setting Menu” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Select “Stereo” or “SAP” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Stereo: SAP(Secondary Audio Program): Select “Channel” using Cursor K / L, then press Notes on TV channel audio Auto Clock Setting 22 Setting the clockSelect “Auto Clock Setting” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER • If you do not know the PBS select “Auto” using Cursor Select “Clock” using Cursor K/ L, then press ENTER. Clock menu will appear K / L, then press ENTER number in your area, select “Manual” using Cursor Press POWER to turn off the unit 23 Setting the clock (cont’d)Manual Clock Setting K/ L, then press ENTER Enter the time (hour / minute) using Cursor K / L, then press Cursor { / B Press Cursor K / L to select AM or PM, then press ENTER Press ENTER again 24 Setting the Daylight Saving TimeSelect “Daylight Saving Time” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Select “ON” or “OFF” using Cursor K / L, then press 25 Selecting the TV aspect ratioSelect “Playback” using Cursor K / L, then press Refer to the Note on this page below If you have a standard TV: If you have a widescreen TV: 26 Information on DVD recordingInformation Recordable disc •Discs which can be used with this recorder: •Discs tested and proven to be compatible with this recorder: MAXELL DVD-R TDK DVD-RW2x JVC DVD-RW4x MITSUBISHI DVD-R8x About Video mode and VR (Video Recording) mode Recording speed REC MODE 27 After finalizing:28 Formatting a discChoosing the recording format of a blank disc Select “DVD-RWRecording Format” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Select “Video mode” or “VR mode” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Select “Recording” using This unit is not compatible with a DVD+RW/+R disc for recording 29 Formatting a disc (cont’d)Reformatting a disc Select “Yes” using Select “Disc” using Cursor K / L, then press Select “Format” using Cursor K / L, then press Select “Yes” using Cursor K / L, then press Formatting is complete 30 Auto ChapterSelect “Auto Chapter” using Cursor K / L, then press Select a desired time option using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER 31 Recording Audio Select (XP)Select “Recording Audio Select (XP)” using Select “PCM” or “Dolby PCM: Dolby Digital: Turn on the unit and load a recordable disc 32 Basic recordingSelect a desired channel to record using CH K / L or the Number buttons Select a recording speed using REC MODE Make sure that the recording format is set to the desired mode When a DVD-RWdisc is loaded: When a DVD-Rdisc is loaded: Press REC/OTR to start recording PAUSE Press STOP C to stop the recording •You cannot mix two for- mats on one DVD-RWdisc 33 Basic recording (cont’d)Checking the recording picture and sound quality REC MONITOR Press REC MONITOR again to exit If you want to change the recording speed, press REC MODE repeatedly XP SP LP SEP SLPEP REC MONITOR 34 One-touchTimer RecordingSelect a desired channel to record using CH K / L or the Number buttons -Using REC/OTR, STOP C Select “Timer Programming” using Cursor K / L, then press 35 Timer RecordingSelect the program which is not set up using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Cursor K changes date. Cursor L will give you routine option as described Enter the time to start and to end using Cursor K / L, then press Cursor B •If you have not set the clock yet: Instructions continue on page 36 Timer Recording (cont’d)38 Timer recording (cont’d)Notes on Timer Recording Limited Functions during Timer Recording Timer Recording is in Standby Timer Recording is in progress Other Situations 39 Hints for Timer RecordingThe priority of overlapped settings Note for DVD recording 40 Settings for an external sourceConnection to an external source 1. Press SETUP 2. Select “Advanced Setting Menu” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER 3. Select “Select Video” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER 4. Select “L2 (Front)” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER 5. Select the input jack type to connect using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER 4. Select “L1 (Rear)” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER 41 Settings for an external source (cont’d)Recording from an external source 2. When you want to record to the disc: press DVD first Press OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A to open the disc tray, then place the disc to record 3.Press OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A to close the disc tray When you want to record to a videotape: press VCR first Insert the videotape with an erase-protectiontab into the cassette compartment 5. Select a recording speed by using REC MODE. Refer to DVD mode VCR mode 6. Press REC/OTR to start recording 7. Press Play on the external source to record from 8. For disc:Press STOP C to stop recording For videotape:Press STOP/EJECT C/A on the unit to stop recording Setting a disc to protectSelect “Disc Protect OFF ➔ ON” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER To cancel the disc protect: Make sure: Note for recording to a videotape: Note for recording to a disc: Press SETUP to display setting menu 42 Dubbing ModeSelect “Dubbing Mode” using Cursor K / L, then press For VCR to DVD duplication: 43 VCR to DVDDVD to VCR 44 Finalizing the discsTo cancel finalizing (DVD-RWonly) Select “Finalize” using Cursor Finalizing is complete 45 Finalizing the discs (cont’d)Auto finalize Select “Disc Full” or “End of Timer Rec” using Cursor K/ L, then press ENTER. Option window will appear Select “Recording” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Select “Auto Finalize” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Select “ON” using Cursor 46 Playable discsColor systems Region codes Hints for DVD playback 47 Basic playbackPlayback Press POWER on the remote control or the front panel of the unit Press OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A to open the disc tray Press TOP MENU to display the title menu MENU/LIST MENU/LIST button Press OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A to close the disc tray The unit may take a while to recognize the disc type Select a desired title using Cursor K / L / { / B, then press ENTER Press STOP C to stop play- back OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A to 48 Basic playback (cont’d)Press OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A to open the disc tray Press PLAY B to start play- back For MP3 playback In stop mode, press TOP MENU to call up the File List Hints for MP3 files: TOP MENU again Press Cursor K / L to select a desired folder (group) or track then press ENTER When selecting track: When selecting the folder: 49 Playing back discs using the disc menuPress MENU/LIST Select an item using Cursor K / L / { / B, then press ENTER to confirm MENU/LIST button: Cursor K / L / { / B buttons: Moves the cursor on the screen ENTER button: Press MENU/LIST to exit 50 Playing back discs using the title menuPress TOP MENU Select a title to play back using Cursor K / L / { / B, then press ENTER TOP MENU button: Press TOP MENU to exit TOP MENU 51 Special playbackResume playback During playback, press STOP C Press PLAY B Fast forward / Fast reverse During playback, press D or E 52 Special playback (cont’d)Skipping TV commercials during playback CM SKIP CM SKIP Pause Press PLAY B to resume playback PAUSE F 53 Step by step playbackPress SKIP G repeatedly To play back step by step backward: Slow forward / Slow reverse playback During playback, press PAUSE k, then press D or E 54 ZoomDuring playback,press ZOOM Select a desired zoom factor to zoom using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Select a desired zoom position using Cursor K / L / { / B, then press ENTER 55 Marker SetupDISPLAY Select icon using Cursor { / B,then press ENTER 56 SearchTitle/Chapter search Using SKIP H / G Using DISPLAY During playback, press DISPLAY Select icon using Cursor { / B, then press ENTER Title: Chapter: 57 Search (cont’d)Track search Time search the Number buttons Select icon using Cursor { / B, then press Number buttons, then press 58 Repeat/Random/Program playbackRepeat playback Select icon using Cursor {/ B , then press ENTER K/ L, then press ENTER. The selected repeat playback will start All: A-B: Track: Group: 59 Repeat/Random/Program playback (cont’d)Random playback Select “Random Play” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Program playback Select “CD Playback Mode” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER press CLEAR/C.RESET Select“Program Play” using Press PLAY B to start pro gram playback Cursor K/ L,then press ENTER 60 Selecting a format of audio and videoSwitching audio soundtracks Select a desired audio sound- track using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Select a desired audio channel using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER 61 Selecting a format of audio and video (cont’d)Cursor { / B, then press Select a desired audio chan nel using Cursor K / L, then Switching subtitles Select a desired subtitle language using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER TOP MENU or MENU/LIST to display the disc menu 62 Switching camera anglesVisual Noise Reduction 63 Information on disc editingGuide to a Title List Editing discs in Video mode 64 Information on disc editing (cont’d)Editing discs in VR mode Editing original titles Editing playlists 65 Editing DVD-RWdiscs in Video modeDeleting titles Select “Title Delete” using Cursor K Press SETUP. Select “Disc” using Cursor K / L, then Select “Yes” using Cursor Select “Title List” using 66 Editing DVD-RWdiscs in Video mode (cont’d)Putting names on titles Press SETUP. Select “Disc” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Select “Edit Title Name” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Select “Title List” using Cursor K / L, then press 67 To enter a title name, followAfter this operation is com the STEPs of “Guide to edit pleted, press SETUP to exit title name” on this page This operation may take a [ Guide to edit title name ] 68 Setting or clearing chapter markers69 Editing DVD-RWdiscs in VR mode (Original)Deleting titlesK/ L, then press ENTER. Title will be deleted Select “Original” using Cursor K / L, then press 70 Editing DVD-RWdiscs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d)Setting titles to protect Select “Protect” using Cursor Confirm the indication “OFF ➔ ON”. Press ENTER 71 Releasing titles from protectingPress ENTER Confirm the indication “ON ➔ OFF”. Press ENTER 72 Editing DVD-RWdiscs in VR mode (Playlist)Select “Playlist” using Cursor K/ L, then press ENTER. Playlist will appear Select “Title Delete” using Cursor K / L, then press Select “Yes” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER 73 <Preview83 Editing DVD-Rdiscs84 Editing DVD-Rdiscs (cont’d)86 Changing the Setting menuTour of the Setting menu 87 Language settingSelect “Playback” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER 88 Language setting (cont’d)Select a desired item using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Disc Menu Language (Default : English) • Select a setting using Audio Language (Default : Original) •Select a setting using Cursor K / L, then press Subtitle Language (Default : OFF) the Number buttons the code, press ENTER Refer to the language 89 Display settingSelect “Display” using Cursor K / L , then press ENTER 90 Display setting (cont’d)OSD Language (Default : English) SKIP 2 and Screen Saver (Default : 10 minutes) • Select a setting using Cursor K / L, then press 91 Audio settingSelect a desired item using Cursor K / L, then press Digital Out 92 Audio setting (cont’d)• Select a setting using Cursor K / L, then • Select a setting using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Dynamic Range Control (Default : ON) DVD• Select a setting using Cursor Fast Forward with Audio (Default : ON) 93 Settings for Parental lock level94 Settings for Parental lock level (cont’d)Select “Parental Lock” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Parental Lock (Default :All) DVD• Change the parental level using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER • Select “Yes” using Cursor K / L, then enter a new 7) using the Number but tons, then press ENTER •If you select “No”, proceed to STEP • Enter the current password using the Number buttons password select “YES” • If you don’t need to change the password to STEP 95 VCR functionsPlaybackPress POWER on the remote PAUSE F control or the front panel of the unit Press PLAY B to resume playback Insert a prerecorded video Press STOP C to stop play tape, then press PLAY B to back begin playback Press OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT A (or STOP/EJECT C / A on the front panel of the unit) to eject the videotape Recording and One-touchTimer RecordingRecording the Number buttons Recording speed: Press REC/OTR to begin the recording Press STOP C when the recording is completed 96 Recording and One-touchTimer Recording (cont’d)97 Other operationsFast forward: Rewind: Counter Reset: Press CLEAR/C.RESET To play back in slow motion: Automatic Rewind: 98 Troubleshooting99 Troubleshooting (cont’d)101 RF converter output102 Language codeAnalog audio Aspect ratio Chapter Component video output CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) Digital audio 103 GlossaryDolby Digital DTS (Digital Theater System) Finalize MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) Progressive scan (480p) Regions code Sampling frequency SAP (Secondary Audio Program) S-Videooutput Title (DVD only) Track 104 SpecificationsService Information (For the U.S.)1-800-BE-SHARP www.sharpusa.com 105 PrecacionesPRECAUCION 106 Precaciones (cont.)107 Paso 2:Coloque un disco en blanco108 Paso 5: Grabe enPaso 6: Pare la grabación 109 Reproducción con videograbadoraPresione POWER en el mando a distancia o el panel frontal de la unidad Durante la reproducción, pre sione PAUSE F Presione PLAY B para con tinuar la reproducción Presione STOP C para deten er la reproducción 110 Grabación y grabación con temporizador de un toque (VCR)
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