Sharp DV-SR3U About DVD

About DVD

Types of Discs that Can Be

Used with This Recorder

• The following discs can be played back and recorded

with this Recorder. Do not use an 8 cm (3") adapter (for

CDs).

• Since this Recorder is compatible with the NTSC format,

use discs that contain the letters “NTSC” on the disc or

package.

• Use discs that are compatible with standards as indi-

cated by the presence of the following logo marks on the

disc label. Playback of discs not complying with these

standards is not guaranteed. In addition, image quality or

sound quality is not guaranteed even if such discs are

able to be played back.

Discs For Recording and Playback

DVD-RW

DVD-R

4.7

•Ver.1.1

(CPRM

compatible)*1

•Ver.1.1/2g

(CPRM

compatible)*1

•Ver.2.0

•Ver.2.0/4g*3

Recording

Format

VR mode

Video mode

Contents

Audio + Video

(Movie)

Disc Size

12 cm (5"),

single-sided/

double-sided,

single layer disc

8 cm (3"), single-

sided, single

layer disc *2

Disc Type

• DVD video players and discs have region numbers,

which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played.

The region number for this product is 1. (Discs marked

ALL will play in any player.)

• DVD Video operations and functions may be different

from the explanations in this manual and some operations

may be prohibited due to disc manufacturer’s setting.

• If “CANNOT OPERATE THIS FUNCTION.” or “THIS

OPERATION IS PROHIBITED BY THE DISC.” is displayed,

either the disc or Recorder is prohibiting the function.

Read the disc’s manual along with this manual.

• If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayed

during playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure

displayed.

Discs that Cannot Be Used with

This Recorder

■The following discs are unable to be played back or

are not played back properly on this Recorder. If such

a disc is mistakenly played back, the speakers may

be damaged due to the large volume. Never attempt

to play back such discs.

CDG, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, CD-EXTRA, SVCD,

SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio

DVD Video Region

number

ALL

Recording

Format

Video mode

(finalized disc

only)

Video CD

Audio CD

(CD-DA)

Audio CD

(CD-DA)

MP3 file

Video CD

Contents

Audio + Video

(Movie)

Audio + Video

(Movie)

Audio + Video

(Movie)

Audio

Audio + Video

(Movie)

Disc Size

12 cm (5")

8 cm (3")

12 cm (5")

8 cm (3")

Disc Type

DVD+R/DVD+RW

Video CD

Audio CD *4

CD-R/CD-RW

*1 “Copy Once” broadcasts and other programs that can

be recorded only once can be recorded.

*2 DVD-RW/R 8 cm (3") single-sided, single-layer discs can

only be used for recording in the Video mode. Some

discs of this type may not be able to be recorded.

*3 Not compatible with 4X high speed dubbing. When high

speed dubbing is used, the system will switch to 2X.

Discs for Playback (Playback Only)

*4 This Recorder has been designed on the premise of

playing back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact

Disc) standards. CDs containing a signal for the purpose

of protecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be

able to be played back with this Recorder.

■Discs with unusual shapes cannot be played.

• Discs with unusual shapes (heart-shaped or hexagonal

discs, etc.) cannot be used. The use of such discs will

cause a fault.

■The following DVD video discs cannot be played.

• Discs not containing “1” or “ALL” for the region number

(discs sold outside the authorized marketing area).*5

• Discs recorded in PAL format.*6

• Discs produced illegally.

• Discs recorded for commercial use.

*5 The region number for this product is 1.

*6 This Recorder is compatible with the NTSC format.

Make sure to check the format of the disc before

purchasing.

■The following DVD-RW/R, DVD+RW/R discs cannot be

played.

• Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be

played back.

• Discs may not be played back depending on the

recorder used for recording.

■The following Audio CD discs cannot be played.

• Discs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting

copyrights (copy control signal) may not be played

back with this Recorder.

• This Recorder has been designed on the premise of

playing back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Com-

pact Disc) standards.

■The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played.

• Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be

played back.

• Non-finalized discs cannot be played back.

• Discs recorded in a format other than a Video CD/

Audio CD and MP3 file format*7 cannot be played back.

• Discs may not be played back depending on their

recording status or the status of the disc itself.

• Discs may not be played back depending on their

compatibility with this Recorder or the recorder used

for recording.