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Place the disc in the center of
the disc case and store the
case and disc upright.
Avoid storing discs in locations
subject to direct sunlight, next
to heating appliances or in
locations of high humidity.
Do not drop discs or subject
them to strong vibrations or
impacts.
Avoid storing discs in locations
where there are large amounts
of dust or locations where mold
tends to grow easily.
Important Information

Copyright

• It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full
compliance with the copyright laws of the United States
and that prior permission be obtained from copyright
owners whenever necessary.
• This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents
and other intellectual property right owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603,
4,577,216, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for
limited viewing uses only.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
• “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
• Certain audio features of this product manufactured
under a license from Desper Products, Inc.
Spatializer
®
N-2-2™ and the circle-in-square device are trademarks
owned by Desper Products, Inc.
• The DVD logo is a registered trademark.
• i.LINK refers to the IEEE 1394-1995 industry specification
and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products
compliant with the i.LINK standard.
• is a trademark.
• VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+
system is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
“Licensed under one or more of U.S. Pat. 4,972,484,
5,214,678, 5,323,396, 5,530,655, 5,539,829, 5,544,247,
5,606,618, 5,610,985, 5,740,317, 5,777,992, 5,878,080
or 5,960,037.”

Handling Precautions

• If the surface is soiled, wipe gently with a soft, damp
(water only) cloth. When wiping discs, always move the
cloth from the center hole toward the outer edge.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzene, thinner,
static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
• Do not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or adhesive labels to the disc.
• If the playing surface of a disc is soiled or scratched, the
Recorder may decide that the disc is incompatible and
eject the disc tray, or it may fail to play the disc correctly.
Wipe any soiling off the playing surface with a soft cloth.

Cleaning the Pick Up Lens

• Never use commercially available cleaning discs. The
use of these discs can damage the lens.
• Request cleaning of the lens to the nearest Sharp
Authorized Service Center.

Warning of Dew Formation

• Dew may form on pick up lens or disc in the following
conditions:
• Immediately after a heater has been turned on.
• In a steamy or very humid room.
• When the Recorder is suddenly moved from a cold
environment to a warm one.
When dew forms:
It becomes difficult for the Recorder to read the signals
on the disc and prevents the Recorder from operating
properly.
To remove dew:
Take out the disc and leave the Recorder with the power
off untill the dew disappears. Using the Recorder with
dew formation may cause malfunction.

Disc Precautions

Be Careful of Scratches and Dust

• DVD-R and DVD-RW discs are sensitive to dust, finger-
prints and especially scratches. A scratched disc may
not be able to be recorded, or important data recorded
may not be able to be played back. Handle discs with
care and store them in a safe place.

Proper Disc Storage

Cautions Regarding Recording

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ÆAlways Make Sure to Test Record First
• Make a test recording with a DVD-RW disc first before
making any important recordings to confirm whether
or not the recorded material is recorded properly.
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ÆCompensation for Recordings
• In the event a recording is unable to be made due to a
problem with this Recorder or a disc, or due to an
external factor such as a power failure or condensa-
tion of moisture and so forth, the manufacturer is not
responsible for compensation for unrecorded contents
or incidental damages.