Sharp DV-RW370X Easy DVD recording, This unit can record on the following type of discs

Getting started

Easy DVD recording

The following will help you to understand easily how to record on DVD discs.

Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly.

Before you start

Step 1: Choose a disc type.

Step 2: Insert a blank disc.

There are several types of recordable DVD discs to choose from. Choose a recordable DVD disc type based on your playback / recording / editing needs. See “DVD disc types” at the bottom of this page for more information on the differences among various compatible media.

This unit can record on the following type of discs.

or

For example, when you want to record repeatedly on the same disc or when you want to edit the disc after record-

Remote Control

OPERATE	DUBBING	SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE	1
			EJECT
T-SET	TIMER PROG. REC MODE		RAPID PLAY
ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP

OPERATE	DUBBING	SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE	2
			EJECT
T-SET	TIMER PROG. REC MODE		RAPID PLAY
ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP

OPERATE	DUBBING	SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE	3
			EJECT
T-SET	TIMER PROG. REC MODE		RAPID PLAY
ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP

4Insert a recordable disc you wish to record.

Turn on the unit.

Select the DVD mode.

Open the disc tray.

Connections Getting started Recording

ing, select the rewritable DVD-RW type disc.

When you want to save recordings without any alteration, a non-rewri- table DVD-R can be your choice.

OPERATE	DUBBING	SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE
			EJECT
T-SET	TIMER PROG. REC MODE		RAPID PLAY
ZOOM	VCR	DVD	CM SKIP

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5Close the disc tray.

This operation may take a while to be recognised.

Disc Playback Editing

DVD disc types

: Most suitable.	: Can be used.	: Some functions are limited.			: Cannot be used.
You want to			DVD-RW VR	DVD-RW Video		DVD-R Video
Record TV programmes
Reuse by deleting unwanted contents
Edit the contents
Edit/Record from connected equipment
Copy discs for distribution			*1
Playback on other DVD equipment			*1
Features			DVD-RW VR	DVD-RW Video		DVD-R Video
Recording
Rewritable			Yes		Yes	No
Can create chapters at fixed intervals (Automatically)			Yes		Yes	Yes
Can create chapters wherever you like (Manually)			Yes		No	No
Can record 16:9 size pictures			Yes		Yes	Yes
Can record Copy-Once programmes			Yes		No	No
Editing
Can perform basic editing functions			Yes		Yes	Yes
Can perform advanced editing functions (Playlist edit)			Yes		No	No

*1 DVD-RW (VR mode) can only be played on DVD equipment that is VR compatible.

Note

For details of the above functions and implied restrictions, see the explanations inside this Operation Manual.

Format the disc

Insert the disc in the unit. Then, format the disc from the Setup menu. Video format (Video mode) or Video recording format (VR mode) will be available depending on the inserted disc type.

Formatting is only neces- sary to prepare the disc for recording. Details are on pages 26-28.

When you format a disc, the entire contents on that disc will be erased.

•The unit automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted.

Changing the Setup menu VCR functions Others

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