Sharp DV-RW550U Connection to an Audio System

Connections

Connection to an Audio System

•When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off.

•Refer to the operation manual accompanying external devices for more information.

Method 1

Stereo system

Analog audio

input jacks

AUDIO

Audio cable

(supplied)

This unit

Method 2

Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder,

MD deck or DAT deck

COAXIAL	Digital audio
	input jack

Audio Coaxial

Digital cable

(commercially

available)

DVD/VCR

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT	L
	R
	or
	DVD
	AUDIO
	OUT
	L
	R

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

Setting

Connection

If output is Dolby Digital encoded audio, connect to a Dolby Digital decoder.

DVD

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

SETUP>Advanced Setting Menu

>Playback >Digital Out >

PCM Dolby Digital DTS

-

Stream

OFF

16

	If output is DTS encoded audio, con-	-	PCM	ON
	nect to the DTS decoder.	-	PCM	ON
	nect to the DTS decoder.

	If output is encoded audio for both
	Dolby Digital and DTS, connect to	-	Stream	ON
	the decoder which encodes multiple	-	Stream	ON
	the decoder which encodes multiple
	audio sources.

	Connecting to an MD deck or DAT	-	PCM	OFF
	deck.	-	PCM	OFF
	deck.

	If not connected to any external	-	PCM	OFF
	devices.	-	PCM	OFF
	devices.

* To complete these settings, refer to pages 91-92.

Note

•By connecting this unit to a Multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound as heard in the movie theaters.

•The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck.

•By connecting this unit to the DTS decoder, you can enjoy 5.1 channel Surround System which reproduces the original sound as truthfully as possible. 5.1 channel Surround System is developed by the Digital Theater System Inc.

•Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may gen- erate noise distortion and may also damage the speak- ers.

Contents

Page CAUTION: ATTENTION: Precautions (cont’d) Location and Handling Nonuse Periods Copy Protection Notice for progressive scan outputs No Fingers or Other Objects Inside Others Maintenance Supplied Accessory Before you start Connections Getting started Recording Disc Playback Recording Compatibility Others Playback Editing Functional overview Front Panel Rear Panel Note Functional overview (cont’d) Remote Control 10. E button (DVD/VCR) 23. CLEAR/C.RESET button (DVD/VCR) VCR MODE DVD MODE Guide to Displays on-screenmenu Setting/Disc/CD menus 1. Playback: 2. Recording: 3. Display: DISPLAY menu Functional overview (cont’d) Connection to a TV If your TV is not compatible with progressive scan; Connection to a cable box or satellite box To 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 Connection to an Audio System Getting started Easy DVD recording Step 1: Choose a disc type This unit can record on the following type of discs Step 2: Insert a blank disc Step 5: Record to Step 6: Stop the Record Channel setting Getting channels automatically Select “Channel” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Channel setting (cont’d) Adding/Deleting channels Selecting the TV Stereo or SAP Select “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: Setting the clock Select “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 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 Setting the Daylight Saving Time Select “Daylight Saving Time” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Select “ON” or “OFF” using Cursor K / L, then press Selecting the TV aspect ratio Select “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: Information on DVD recording Information Recordable disc •Discs which can be used with this recorder: •Discs tested and proven to be compatible with this recorder: After finalizing: Formatting a disc Choosing 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 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 Auto Chapter Select “Auto Chapter” using Cursor K / L, then press Select a desired time option using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Recording Audio Select (XP) Select “Recording Audio Select (XP)” using Select “PCM” or “Dolby PCM: Basic recording Select 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: 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 One-touchTimer Recording Select a desired channel to record using CH K / L or the Number buttons -Using REC/OTR, STOP C Timer Recording Select 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: Timer Recording (cont’d) TIME PROG TIME PROG. while using To stop the Timer Recording in progress PLAY B or OPEN/CLOSE A Explanation on the front panel indicator during Timer Recording Timer recording (cont’d) Notes on Timer Recording Limited Functions during Timer Recording Timer Recording is in Standby Timer Recording is in progress Hints for Timer Recording The priority of overlapped settings Note for DVD recording Settings for an external source Connection 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 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 Dubbing Mode Select “Dubbing Mode” using Cursor K / L, then press For VCR to DVD duplication: VCR to DVD DVD to VCR Finalizing the discs To cancel finalizing (DVD-RWonly) Select “Finalize” using Cursor Finalizing is complete 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 Playable discs Color systems Region codes Hints for DVD playback Basic playback Playback 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 Basic playback (cont’d) Press OPEN/CLOSE EJECT A to open the disc tray Press PLAY B to start play- back For MP3 playback Playing back discs using the disc menu Press 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 Playing back discs using the title menu Press TOP MENU Select a title to play back using Cursor K / L / { / B, then press ENTER TOP MENU button: Press TOP MENU to exit Special playback Resume playback During playback, press STOP C Press PLAY B Special playback (cont’d) Skipping TV commercials during playback CM SKIP CM SKIP Pause Step by step playback Press 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 Zoom During 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 Marker Setup DISPLAY Select icon using Cursor { / B,then press ENTER Search Title/Chapter search Using SKIP H / G Using DISPLAY During playback, press DISPLAY Search (cont’d) Track search Time search the Number buttons Repeat/Random/Program playback Repeat playback Select icon using Cursor {/ B , then press ENTER K/ L, then press ENTER. The selected repeat playback will start Repeat/Random/Program playback (cont’d) Random playback Select “Random Play” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER Program playback Selecting a format of audio and video Switching 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 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 Switching camera angles Visual Noise Reduction Information on disc editing Guide to a Title List Editing discs in Video mode Information on disc editing (cont’d) Editing discs in VR mode Editing original titles Editing playlists Editing DVD-RWdiscs in Video mode Deleting titles Select “Title Delete” using Cursor K Press SETUP. Select “Disc” 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 To enter a title name, follow After this operation is com the STEPs of “Guide to edit pleted, press SETUP to exit title name” on this page Setting or clearing chapter markers Editing DVD-RWdiscs in VR mode (Original) Deleting titles K/ L, then press ENTER. Title will be deleted Select “Original” using Cursor K / L, then press Editing DVD-RWdiscs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Setting titles to protect Select “Protect” using Cursor Confirm the indication “OFF ➔ ON”. Press ENTER Releasing titles from protecting Press ENTER Confirm the indication “ON ➔ OFF”. Press ENTER 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 <Preview Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Editing DVD-Rdiscs Editing DVD-Rdiscs (cont’d) Page Changing the Setting menu Tour of the Setting menu Language setting Select “Playback” using Cursor K / L, then press ENTER 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) Display setting Select “Display” using Cursor K / L , then press ENTER 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 Audio setting Select a desired item using Cursor K / L, then press Digital Out 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 Settings for Parental lock level 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 VCR functions Playback Press POWER on the remote PAUSE F control or the front panel of Recording and One-touchTimer Recording (cont’d) One-touchTimer Recording Other operations Fast forward: Rewind: Counter Reset: Press CLEAR/C.RESET Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (cont’d) Page RF converter output Language code Analog audio Aspect ratio Chapter Component video output Glossary Dolby Digital DTS (Digital Theater System) Finalize MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) Specifications Service Information (For the U.S.) 1-800-BE-SHARP www.sharpusa.com Precaciones AVISO: PRECAUCION PRECAUCION: INFORMACION Precaciones (cont.) Paso 2:Coloque un disco en blanco Paso 5: Grabe en Paso 6: Pare la grabación Reproducción con videograbadora Presione 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 Grabación y grabación con temporizador de un toque (VCR) Grabación Velocidad de grabación: Presione REC/OTR para empezar la grabación Presione STOP C cuando se complete la grabación Page (Valid for warranty service in the U.S. only)