User manual SHARP DV-HR300 - OPERATION MANUAL

DVD RECORDER WITH HARD DISC MODEL DV-HR300U OPERATION MANUAL 1 · The region number for this recorder is 1 IMPORTANT / IMPORTANTE EZ SET UP (AUTO CHANNEL /CLOCK SET UP) EZ SET UP (PROGRAMACIÓN AUTOMÁTICA DE CANAL/PUESTA EN HORA DEL RELOJ) 1 Connect Antenna/Cable to Recorder first. En primer lugar conecte la antena/el cable a el producto. 2 Then, plug into AC Power Outlet. A continuación, enchúfelos al tomacorriente de CA. 3 Do not press the POWER button until completion of EZ Set Up. No pulse el botón de ALIMENTACIÓN (POWER) hasta haber terminado la EZ SET UP. 4 EZ SET UP complete. EZ SET UP completo. · Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using your Recorder. · Instrucciones importantes de seguridad y guía de operación rápida en español Página 119 Detail: Please see page 26. Detalle: véase la página 122. For future reference, record the model and serial number (located on the rear of the product) in the space provided. DV-HR300U Model No.: ------------------------ Serial No.: ------------------------ WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shocks. This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. "WARNING--FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment." INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: --Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. --Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. --Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. --Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS UNIT IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read all of these instructions before you operate this product and save these instructions for later use. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this product, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. 1. Read Instructions ­ All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. CAUTION: ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810­20) ELECTRICAL SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810­21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC PART 250, PART H) 2. Retain Instructions ­ The safety and operating instructions 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings ­ All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions ­ All operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning ­ Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Attachments ­ Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Water and Moisture ­ Do not use this product near water­for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. Accessories ­ Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Transportation ­ A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. Ventilation ­ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. Power Sources ­ This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Grounding or Polarization ­ This product is equipped with either a two-wire polarized plug (one plug blade bigger than the other) or a three-wire grounded plug (a third pin for grounding). The two-wire polarized plug will fit only one way into the power outlet. The three-wire grounded plug will fit only into a grounding-type power outlet. If the plug does not fit, ask your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not modify the plug. To do so will void the safety feature. Power-Cord Protection ­ Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. Outdoor Antenna Grounding ­ If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See diagram below. NEC- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 15. Lightning ­ For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. Power Lines ­ An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Overloading ­ Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Object and Liquid Entry ­ Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Servicing ­ Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Damage Requiring Service ­ Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service. Replacement Parts ­ When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Safety Check ­ Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. Heat ­ This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 16. 17. 18. 19. 9. 20. 10. 11. 12. 21. 22. 13. 23. 14. 3 Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ....................... Features ....................................................... Accessories ................................................. Precautions about Using This Product ..... Recording Format .......................................................... Unrecordable Material .................................................... Hard Disc Operation (Recording/Playback/Time Shift Recording) ................................................................... Initialization .................................................................... CPRM (control) Information ........................................... Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Recorder ... Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Recorder ............. Types of Discs for Recording ......................................... Recording Formats ........................................................ Recording Time .............................................................. Disc Remaining Time ..................................................... Using the Proper Disc .................................................... Time display for Recording and Playback (Video mode only) ....................................................... Unrecordable Material .................................................... Initialization (Formatting) ................................................ Allowing Discs to Be Played Back with Other DVD Players (Finalization) ......................... Title, Chapter and Track ................................................. Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Case ............................ The Icons Used in This Operation Manual ..................... Disc Precautions ............................................................ Copyright ........................................................................ Cautions Regarding Recording ...................................... Main Unit (Front) ............................................................ Front Panel Display ........................................................ Main Unit (Rear) ............................................................. Remote Control Unit ...................................................... Loading the Batteries ..................................................... Operating a TV Using the Remote Control (Universal Remote Control) .......................................................... Setting the Remote Control Code .................................. Easy Connection ............................................................ Using Other Types of Video Output ............................... Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (1) ...... Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (2) ...... Turning the Power On .................................................... Selecting the On-screen Display Language ................... Selecting the TV Terminal .............................................. Selecting the TV Screen Aspect Ratio ........................... Advanced Setting ........................................................... Completing the Initial Setting ......................................... 3 6 7 8 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 27 28 28 About START MENU .................................... 29 About START MENU ...................................................... Basic START MENU Operation ..................................... Auto Clock Setting ......................................................... Manual Clock Setting ..................................................... Automatic Daylight Saving-Time (DST) Adjustment ....... Channel Setting ............................................................. Adding/Erasing Channel Memory .................................. Content of TV Screen Display ........................................ Checking the Channel .................................................... Checking Remaining Time of HDD and Number of Titles .......................................................... Checking Remaining Time of DVD and Number of Titles .......................................................... Switching Front Panel Display ....................................... 29 29 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 Clock Setting ............................................... 30 About Hard Disc (HDD) ............................... 10 Channel Setting ........................................... 32 Display Information ..................................... 33 About DVD ................................................... 11 Preparation to Operate This Recorder ...... 35 Time Shift Viewing/Chasing Playback ...... 36 Time Shift Viewing ......................................................... Chasing Playback .......................................................... Direct Recording to HDD ............................................... Setting the Record End Time during Direct Recording (Simple Recording Timer) ............................................ Loading Disc .................................................................. Direct Recording to DVD ................................................ HDD Recording Mode and Recording Time ................... DVD-R/RW Recording Mode and Recording Time ........ Setting the Manual Recording Mode (MN) ..................... Easy Recording Guide ................................................... Timer Recording with VCR Plus+® System .................... Timer Recording by Specifying Date, Time and Channel ....................................................... Favorite Program Timer Recording ................................ Timer Program Detail Setting ......................................... Confirm, Change and Cancel a Timer Program ............. 37 37 39 39 40 40 42 42 42 43 45 47 49 51 54 Initialization and Finalization ..................... 15 Recording to HDD ....................................... 38 About the Contents of the Disc ................. 15 Recording to DVD ....................................... 40 Important Information ................................. 17 Setting Recording Mode (HDD/DVD) ......... 42 Major Components ...................................... 18 Timer Recording .......................................... 43 Basic Connection ........................................ 22 Automatic Recording of Satellite Broadcast (AV AUTO REC) ..................................... 55 Connecting to a Satellite Receiver, etc. ......................... Recording with AV AUTO REC ....................................... To Cancel the AV AUTO REC Function .......................... Dubbing Method and Dubbing Types ............................. Limitation during Dubbing .............................................. Timer Dubbing/Dubbing Immediately (HDDDVD) High Speed Dubbing (HDDDVD) ............................. Dubbing Titles Recorded as Favorite Program .............. 55 55 56 57 57 59 61 CATV or Satellite Receiver Connections ..... 24 Dubbing (HDD/DVD) .................................... 57 EZ Set Up ..................................................... 26 Connection Guide ....................................... 27 Eliminating Problems (Recording, Timer Recording, Dubbing) ............................. 62 4 Contents HDD Playback .............................................. 64 Playback ........................................................................ Playback from REC LIST ............................................... Playback by Selecting Title Number (Direct Playback) .. Viewing Favorite Programs ............................................ Other Types of Playback ................................................ Loading Disc .................................................................. DVD-R/RW Playback ..................................................... DVD Video Playback ...................................................... Audio CD/Video CD Playback ........................................ Other Types of Playback ................................................ Playback by Selecting with the Menu in the DVD .......... To Play Another File (music title) during Playback ......... To Skip the File during Playback .................................... Function Control ............................................................. 64 65 66 66 67 69 69 70 70 71 73 74 74 75 Enjoying High Quality Sounds ................... 93 Playing 2 Channel Audio with an Analog Connection .... 93 Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 Channel) and DTS Audio with a Digital Connection ....................................................... 93 Playing 2 Channel Audio with a Digital Connection ....... 94 DVD/CD Playback ........................................ 69 Recording from External Equipment ......... 95 Recording from a Digital Camcorder Using i.LINK ......... Recording from a Camcorder (VCR) Using an Analog Connection .................................................................. Basic Operation for REC FUNCTION Setting ................ Basic Operation for VIEW/PLAY SETTING .................... Basic Operation for ADJUSTMENT Setting ................... Initialization .................................................................... Finalization ..................................................................... Basic Operation for INITIALIZE/FINALIZE ..................... 95 97 99 101 105 106 106 107 Function Setting .......................................... 98 MP3 File Playback ....................................... 74 Settings During Playback ........................... 75 Simultaneous Recording/Playback Function ................................................. 77 Viewing the Program Being Recorded from the Beginning while Recording to HDD (Chasing Playback) .............. DVD/CD Playback during HDD Recording (Simultaneous Recording/Playback) ................................................... Playing Back a Title on the HDD during DVD Recording (Simultaneous Recording/Playback) ........................... Viewing Another Program Recorded on HDD while Recording to HDD (Simultaneous Recording/ Playback) ..................................................................... How to Use the FUNCTION MENU ............................... 77 77 77 77 78 Troubleshooting .......................................... 108 Service Information (For the U.S.) ............. 110 On-screen Error Messages ........................ 111 Glossary ....................................................... 114 Specifications .............................................. 117 Function Menu ............................................. 78 Editing (HDD/DVD) ...................................... 79 About Editing .................................................................. 79 Editing Procedure .......................................................... 79 Switching between Original and Play List (Play Lists can be created only for HDD or VR mode) ........................ 80 Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) .......... 81 Erasing Unnecessary Scenes from an Original Title (ERASE SCENE) ......................................................... Inputting/Changing Title Name (CHANGE TITLE NAME) ............................................. Changing Thumbnail (CHANGE THUMBNAIL) ............. Making Sections in a Title (DIVIDE CHAPTER) ............. Combining Chapters Together (COMBINE CHAPTERS) ............................................. Disabling Title Edit and Erase (TITLE PROTECT) ......... Erasing All Titles ............................................................. Erasing by Selecting a Title (or Chapter) ....................... Creating a Play List ........................................................ Adding a Scene from an Original to a Play List (ADD SCENE) ............................................................. Changing the Title Sequence (MOVE TITLE) ................ Erasing Unnecessary Scenes (ERASE SCENE) ........... Inputting/Changing Title Name (CHANGE TITLE NAME) ............................................. Changing Thumbnail (CHANGE THUMBNAIL) ............. Making Sections in a Title (DIVIDE CHAPTER) ............. Combining Chapters Together (COMBINE CHAPTERS) ............................................. 81 83 84 85 86 86 87 87 88 89 91 92 92 92 92 92 Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD) ................... 88 5 Features 1 A new timer recording system: "Easy Recording Guide" 5 A variety of hard disc t DVD dubbing functions · The Recorder is equipped with a high-capacity hard disc, so you'll have more chances than ever before for timer recording, and the new timer recording system makes this even easier. A schedule grid of times and channels is displayed on the screen, and by simply designating cells in the grid with the remote control, timer programming becomes as easy as circling your favorite shows in the newspaper. You can also see at a glance which time slots are already programmed, and avoid any overlap. 1High speed dubbing*3 Enables high speed dubbing from hard disc to DVD so you can enjoy creating your own video library. *3 2 High-capacity hard disc lets you record and view series and your favorite programs*1 2Rate conversion dubbing The mode can be selected from 32 levels just like recording mode. This enables recording at the optimal picture quality, given the remaining empty space on the disc. 3Exact dubbing This automatically adjusts to the optimal record mode so that the material is dubbed exactly into the remaining area on the disc. The time normally required for a program of an hour on High Speed Dubbing to a double speed compatible disc Time Required Recording Mode Speed FINE SP LP EP Approx. 2g Approx. 4g Approx. 8g Approx. 12g Approx. 30 min Approx. 15 min Approx. 7.5 min Approx. 5 min For high speed dubbing, use discs conforming to DVDRW Ver. 1.1/2g or DVD-R Ver. 2.0/4g. · For trendy dramas, series and other shows you want to watch and record, without missing a week, use the "Serial Program Timer" feature. For news and information programs which you watch everyday and don't need to store, set "Overwrite Program Timer". · Recorded programs can be viewed by simply calling them up with the remote control, so there is no need to search through a lot of programs. Programs recorded with "Serial Program Timer" can be batch dubbed onto DVD*2, so you can easily save your favorite dramas on DVD. *1 *2 6 This function is only available with hard disc. Up to 5 titles can be dubbed in a batch. 3 DVD-R/RW recording/playback with outstanding compatibility "Time Shift Viewing", "Chasing Playback" and "Simultaneous Recording/Playback" --functions you can only get with a hard disc · This Recorder is compatible with digital recording on rewritable DVD-RW discs and one-time recordable DVD-R discs. It has two recording formats: "VR (Video Recording) mode" which has a wealth of editing functions, and "Video mode" which can be played back with existing DVD players. This lets you enjoy recording and dubbing to suit your purpose. 4 High picture quality design (Used in all hard disc and DVD modes) 1Progressive scanning playback High-quality, high-density video with no jagged contours and no flicker. 2VBR (Variable Bit Rate) recording Constantly maintains optimal high picture quality by varying the bit rate (amount of video data) for each scene depending on the video content (e.g. whether movement is fast or slow). 1Time shift viewing While you are watching a program, the phone rings.... At times like this, you can pause the program being broadcast by pressing a button, and then watch the rest of the program at your leisure after you finish your phone call. You can also switch to the current broadcast scene just by pressing STOP/LIVE button. 2Chasing playback You return home earlier than expected while timer recording is in progress.... At times like this, you don't have to wait for recording to end. You can immediately view the program from the beginning. 3Simultaneous recording/playback Even while recording to the hard disc, you can enjoy playback of a DVD, or programs already recorded on hard disc. You don't have to wait for recording to finish. 6 Features (Only titles recorded on the hard disc or in VR mode on DVD-RW can be edited.) 1Play list edit This lets you gather only the needed parts (i.e. a "Play List") from a recorded original video (title). You can rearrange scenes and combine them with other scenes, or rearrange titles. This is convenient when you want to dub and save only the necessary scenes and titles. 2Chapter edit This lets you divide a title into chapter units during recording/playback or using the edit screen. After dividing, a list of recordings (thumbnails) can be displayed in chapter units, so you can copy, erase or dub to the play list in chapter units. 3Erase scene This lets you erase unnecessary scenes. This is convenient when you want to cut out the commercials in a recorded program before dubbing. 4Batch erasing of titles/chapters Titles and chapters which become unnecessary after editing can be batch erased by selecting them from the list of recordings (thumbnails). 5Edit undo function*4 If you mistakenly erase data during editing, this function lets you restore it to its immediately preceding state, just like "Undo" on a PC, so you can edit worry-free. *4 Edit undo can only be used once. It only works when "UNDO" is assigned to a colored button (green) displayed on the screen. 7 Comprehensive editing functions 2Colored buttons The remote control has colored buttons with four different colors. Functions are displayed in four different colors on the screen, and the Recorder can be operated by directly designating these functions. 3Luminous buttons Luminous buttons are used for key control buttons on the remote control so they are easy to see in the dark. 9 Digital connection (i.LINK) with a digital video/audio source equipment · The DV IN terminal allows you to capture, edit and store material from a digital camcorder equipped with a DV terminal. 10 MP3 file playback · This Recorder allows you to playback MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW. *5 11 VCR Plus+ System 8 Simple operation and user-friendly design using a new remote control · The VCR Plus+ System allows you to program your Recorder for timer recording simply by inputting the PlusCode Programming number. The PlusCode numbers are listed in most newspapers, television guides, and local CATV listings. Simply by inputting this PlusCode number, you can program your Recorder for timer recording, eliminating the need to input program start time, stop time, channel, date and other information which is necessary for ordinary timer programming. *5 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. 1START MENU Press START MENU button on the remote control, and display the list of main functions on the screen. After that, you can operate by using the Cursor buttons and SET/ENTER button on the remote control, so this Recorder can be used easily even by a person who is unfamiliar with operation. Accessories Remote control unit (RRMCGA198WJSA) Two "AAA" size batteries (R-03, UM/SUM-4) for the remote control unit Video/audio cable (QCNW-B557WJPZ) Round coaxial cable (QCNW-B656WJPZ) 7 Precautions about Using This Product Do not use at locations at high temperature. · If you leave this equipment at a location which rises to an abnormally high temperature (like the inside of a car with the windows shut), this may cause deformation of the cabinet or malfunction. Be very careful not to allow the area abound the Recorder or discs to reach a high temperature. Do not place objects on the Recorder. · Do not place any objects, such as vases or lighted candles on the top of the Recorder. · Set up at a location where there is adequate space above the Recorder · Do not place a TV or other heavy object on the Recorder. Doing so may result in problems like noise appearing on the screen, or deformation of the cabinet. · Do not place the Recorder on any equipment which gets hot. · Do not place at a location which is exposed to direct sunlight, or near a heater. Be careful because doing so will have an adverse effect on the cabinet and components. Keep away from magnetic objects. · Keep the Recorder away from strong magnetic objects. Handle the Recorder carefully. · Do not drop the Recorder, or subject it to strong impact or vibration. Doing so will cause malfunction. Be careful when carrying or moving the Recorder. No fingers or other objects inside · Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray. When moving or shipping the Recorder Do not remove the cabinets. · Do not remove the Recorder cabinets. Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/or damage to the Recorder. For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, please contact the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center. · Remove the disc before wrapping the Recorder. In case you will not be using the Recorder for a while, remove the disc, and turn off the power. When using the Recorder during rain or snow · If you use the Recorder during rain or snow, be careful not to allow it to get wet. Do not cover the fan or ventilation holes on the back of the Recorder. · When setting up the Recorder, do not cover the fan or ventilation holes on the rear of the Recorder. This will interfere with the cooling fan and cause malfunction. Be especially careful of this point when housing the Recorder in a TV stand or AV rack. · Do not use the Recorder on carpets, or on a bed or sofa, or wrap the Recorder in cloth or other material. This will interfere with the cooling fan and cause malfunction. Dew formation · Dew may form on the surface of and inside the Recorder if you suddenly carry it from a cold location to a warm location, or use it in a cold room where heating has just been turned on (i.e. on a winter morning). If dew forms, let the Recorder sit with the power off until the dew disappears. Using the Recorder with dew formation present may cause malfunction.(See page 17.) Avoid dust and smoke. · Do not place the Recorder at a location which is unstable, subject to heavy vibration or where there is a lot of dust or tobacco smoke. Doing so may cause malfunction or accidents. Set up the Recorder so it is horizontal. · Do not stand the Recorder up vertically or place it upside down. Doing so will cause malfunction. 8 Precautions about Using This Product Upkeep of cabinet · The cabinet surface employs a lot of plastic. Do not wipe these surfaces with benzene or thinner because this may cause deterioration or paint peeling. · In the unlikely event that the hard disc (HDD) malfunctions for some reason, you cannot replace it by yourself. If you disassemble the Recorder you will void the warranty. Please contact the nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center. We cannot provide compensation for data content if data is lost or not recorded. Connected equipment · Read carefully the "Precautions for Use" in the operation manual for any equipment connected to the Recorder. Power conservation · Do not apply volatile liquids like insecticide to the cabinet. Also, do not allow long-term contact with materials like rubber, vinyl products or synthetic leather. Doing so may cause problems like paint peeling. · Do not affix stickers or tape to the Recorder. Doing so may cause cabinet discoloration or damage. · If the cabinet or front panel display gets dirty, gently wipe it off with soft cloth like flannel. If it is extremely dirty, soak a cloth in neutral detergent diluted with water, wring the cloth well, wipe, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Using powerful cleaners may cause discoloration, deterioration or paint peeling. We recommend testing any cleaners at an inconspicuous location on the Recorder. · When you are finished using the Recorder, conserve power by turning power off. If you go on a trip, or otherwise will not use the Recorder for a long time, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to ensure safety. If you do not use the Recorder for a long time · Failure to use the Recorder for a long time may cause problems, so turn on power and operate the Recorder from time to time. Requests regarding setup · Do not cover the fan or ventilation holes on the back of the Recorder. Doing so will interfere with heat radiation and cause malfunction. Electromagnetic interference · If you use a mobile phone or other electronic equipment near the Recorder, video may be disturbed or become noisy during playback or recording due to electromagnetic interference. Notes about use · The Recorder and cabinet may become a little hot, depending on the use environment when using this Recorder. This is not a malfunction. · When unplugging the power cord (to move the Recorder, etc.), first turn off power (STANDBY indicator on the front of the Recorder lights up red) to protect the hard disc (HDD). · When power is turned on, the fan will rotate to cool the Recorder. · Immediately after plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, or after recovery from a power failure, the unit may fail to operate for more than ten seconds because the Recorder is performing system adjustment. Antenna · To avoid the effects of radio interference, set up the antenna at a location away from busy roads, electric wires for train, electric transmission lines and neon signs. This is effective for preventing electric shock accidents in the unlikely event that antenna falls down. · Do not make the antenna line unnecessarily long, or bundle it. Be careful because doing so will cause the picture to be unstable. · The antenna is exposed to the weather, so be careful to periodically check and replace it. This will ensure a beautiful picture. Antennas are particularly susceptible to damage at locations with heavy smoke and soot, and locations exposed to sea breeze. Notes about this operation manual · In this operation manual, the terms "the Recorder", "this Recorder" or "your Recorder" refer to the "DV-HR300U DVD Recorder with Hard Disc". · The screen displays and Recorder illustrations given in this operation manual are for explanatory purposes, and may differ somewhat from the actual screen and Recorder. Hard disc (HDD) · This Recorder records programs onto a hard disc (HDD). The hard disc is equipped with a safety mechanism to protect data from impact, vibration and dust. However, to prevent loss of recorded data, you should be particularly careful of the following points: · Do not subject the Recorder to any impact. · Do not use at a location which is unstable or subject to vibration. · Do not move the Recorder while the power is on. · Do not unplug the power cord from the AC outlet during recording or playback. First turn power "OFF", and then unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. · Do not use at a location with abrupt temperature variation (variation of more than 50°F [10°C] per hour). · The Recorder will malfunction if used at a cold location (41°F [5°C] or less) or an extremely hot location (95°F 35°C] or higher). · If you carry the Recorder from a cold location to a warm location, let the Recorder sit for a while before using it. 9 About Hard Disc (HDD) This Recorder has a built in hard disc (abbreviated "HDD") for recording and playback. Beware of the following points when setting up and using the Recorder. Failure to observe precautions may cause damage to the HDD itself or its content, failure of the disc to operate, or recording of noise. · Do not subject to any vibration or impact. · Do not place at a cramped location which might block the cooling fan or ventilation port on the back of the Recorder. · Do not place at a location with severe temperature variation. s If the Recorder is set up at a location with severe temperature variation, dew may form on and inside the Recorder. If the Recorder is used with internal dew formation present, this may cause HDD damage or malfunction. We recommend keeping variation in room temperature within 50°F (10°C) per hour. · Do not place at a location with high humidity. · Place the Recorder horizontally, never at an incline. · When the power is on, do not unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, turn off the breaker for the area where the Recorder is set up, or move the Recorder. s When moving the Recorder, first turn off the power and then unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. In the unlikely event that there is some problem like loss of recorded video or audio content due to a HDD malfunction, please be aware beforehand that Sharp will bear no responsibility to compensate for the content which could not be recorded or edited, for the loss of recorded or edited video, or for other related direct or indirect damages. If a power failure occurs · The content being recorded or timer recorded will be damaged if power failure occurs. · The content being played back may be damaged. For important recording · If the HDD malfunctions, the content recorded on the HDD may be lost. If you wish to save content permanently, we recommend copying or moving the content to DVD-RW or DVD-R. NOTE · If a message indicating a HDD error is displayed (such as "CANNOT OPERATE DUE TO ERROR.") and the HDD has malfunctioned, you cannot replace the HDD by yourself. If you disassemble the Recorder, the warranty will become void. Also, recovery of data is impossible. If playback is possible, re-record the recorded content onto a DVD-R/RW disc, and contact your nearest Sharp Authorized Service Center. Recording Format HDD recording is done using the variable bit rate format for more efficient recording. The following phenomena may occur. With the variable bit rate format, the remaining amount which can be recorded may increase or decrease relative to the display of the remaining amount of HDD space. · When the display indicates that the remaining amount of HDD space is low, first delete unnecessary programs, and then record with an extra margin in the amount of remaining space. · Even if you delete a program, the remaining amount may not increase by the amount of deleted time. When recording new video, record with an extra margin in the amount of remaining space. · With this Recorder, part of the HDD capacity is used as a system management area. Hard Disc Operation (Recording / Playback / Time Shift Recording) · If the Recorder is used in a cold location (a location at low temperature), the drive will only allow live viewing after power is turned on until the HDD is ready. During this time, the Recorder will not allow Time Shift Viewing, recording, display of recording lists or playback of recorded programs. Please wait until the HDD is ready. Initialization · Initialization erases all video recorded on the HDD. Be sure to dub important recordings onto DVD-R/RW discs before initializing. Unrecordable Material · This Recorder is equipped with a copy guard function that prevents recording of video software or broadcast programs that contain a signal that restricts copying in accordance with copyrights and so forth. · In the case a copy guard signal is contained in a source video that occurs partway through recording, recording is paused at that point. Recording resumes when the copy guard signal is no longer present, while no recordings will be made for the part where the copy prevention signal is present. CPRM (control) Information · There are 3 types of copy control signals: "Copy Freely", "Copy Once" and "Copy Never". "Copy Never" programs cannot be recorded on HDD. When a "Copy Once" enabled program is copied from HDD to DVD-RW, the video is not copied -- it is moved from the HDD to the DVD-RW (i.e. the content recorded on the HDD is erased). 10 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 indicated 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. · 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 For Recording and Playback Disc Type DVD-RW ·Ver.1.1 ·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 Disc Size 12 cm (5"), single-sided/ double-sided, single layer disc 8 cm (3"), singlesided, single layer disc *2 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 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-R/RW, DVD+R/RW 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 (Compact Disc) standards. The following CD-R/RW 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. Audio + Video (Movie) DVD-R Video mode 4.7 *1 *2 *3 "Copy Once" broadcasts and other programs that can be recorded only once can be recorded. DVD-R/RW 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. Not compatible with 4g high speed dubbing. When high speed dubbing is used, the system will switch to 2g. Discs for Playback (Playback Only) Disc Type DVD Video Region number 1 ALL Recording Format Video mode Contents Audio + Video (Movie) Disc Size 12 cm (5") 8 cm (3") DVD+R/DVD+RW Video CD Video mode Audio + Video (finalized disc (Movie) only) Video CD Audio + Video (Movie) 12 cm (5") Audio CD *4 Audio CD (CD-DA) Audio CD (CD-DA) MP3 file Video CD Audio 12 cm (5") 8 cm (3") CD-R/CD-RW Audio Audio + Video (Movie) *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. 11 About DVD *7 About MP3 file format Types of Discs for Recording · DVD-RW and DVD-R discs can be recorded with this Recorder. The recording format that can be selected may vary according to the disc version and type of disc. · Make sure to use a disc that has the words "For Video" or "For Recording" on the disc or disc jacket for recording and playback with this Recorder. Disc Type DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 (CPRM) DVD-RW Ver. 1.1/2g (CPRM) DVD-R Ver. 2.0 DVD-R Ver. 2.0/4g Recording Format VR mode Video mode MP3 files are audio data compressed in MPEG1 Audio layer 3 file format. "MP3 files" have ".mp3" as extensions. (Some files that have ".mp3" extensions or files that have not been recorded in MP3 format will produce noise or cannot be played.) Æ Playing MP3 discs · Some MP3 files are not played in the order they were recorded. · The maximum number of layers which can be recognized, including files and folders, is 8. · The multi-session discs cannot be played. · It is recommended to record data at a lower speed as data recorded at fast speed can produce noise and may not be able to be played. · The more folders there are, the longer the reading time. · Depending on the folder tree, reading MP3 files can take time. · Folder or track (file) names are limited to 8 characters. Folder or track (file) names that go over 8 characters will be abbreviated. (Certain letters or symbols in folder names or title name may not be displayed.) · The playing time may not be correctly displayed during MP3 file playback. Æ The following files cannot be played on this Recorder. · Discs that have more than 257 folders or 1,000 files. · When both Audio CD format and MP3 files format are recorded on a disc. (The disc is recognized to be an Audio CD and only tracks in the Audio CD format are played back.) × -- × × DVD-RW Discs · DVD-RW discs are available in Ver. 1.1, Ver. 1.1 (CPRM compatible) or Ver. 1.1/2g (CPRM compatible). · When a disc has been recorded in the VR mode, it can be recorded and erased repeatedly. Erasure also allows the recording time to be increased. · When a disc has been recorded in the Video mode, additional recording is possible until the disc is full. The recording time does not increase*8 even if titles are erased, but if the disc is initialized (see pages 15 and 106) full recording time is possible. *8 Recording time can only be increased when the last title is erased (titles cannot be erased after a disc has been finalized). DVD-R Discs · DVD-R discs can only be recorded in the Video mode. · Although additional recordings can be made until the disc is full, disc space does not increase even if titles are erased (because erasure here refers only to making the titles not visible). · Although these discs can be played back with other DVD players once they have been finalized, the discs can no longer be recorded or erased after they have been finalized. · Discs can be additionally recorded and edited with this Recorder only until they are finalized. 12 About DVD Recording Formats · There are two recording formats available with this Recorder: the VR mode and the Video mode. · The recording format that can be selected may differ depending on the disc. Refer to the section on Types of Discs for Recording (page 12). · Recording in the VR mode and Video mode cannot be mixed on one disc. Recording Time · The recording mode that can be set varies according to the recording format. Refer to the table below for the applicable recording mode. Recording Recordable Time Mode FINE About 60 minutes SP LP About 120 minutes About 240 minutes Description When you want to record highquality images. This is the standard recording mode. When you want to record for a long period of time with slightly lower image quality. When you want to place priority on recording time. VR (Video Recording) Mode The VR mode is the basic DVD-RW recording format, and lets you enjoy the various editing functions available with this Recorder. · When a disc has been recorded in the VR mode, it can be recorded and erased repeatedly. Erasure also allows the recording time to be increased. · Recorded discs can only be played back with DVD-RW compatible DVD players*9. · "Copy Once" programs can also be recorded*10. *9 EP About 360 minutes · Although there are some cases in which the disc must be finalized, the disc can be recorded and erased after it has been finalized. · DVD-RW compatible DVD players have the following indication. DVD players with this indication have the function of being able to play back DVD-RW discs recorded in the VR mode with a DVD recorder. When using a DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 disc (CPRM compatible). Recorded programs cannot be played back with other DVD players (including DVD-RW players) or DVD recorders not compatible with CPRM. · Recordable time is based on the recording time when using a 4.7 GB disc. Since recording capacity varies according to the recorded material, there may be cases where there is much more disc space remaining on the disc when recording is completed. · Refer to page 42 about the recordable times when you choose "MN" (manual) Recording mode. * Since recording to DVD is performed using VBR (variable bit rate, refer to the section on VBR Control on page 116) with the exception of some recording modes, recording time varies according to the material to be recorded. · Recordable time may be shorter than that indicated above in the case of recording material of poor image quality such as broadcasts from televisions with poor reception. · This does not guarantee the length of recording time. Actual recording time may be shorter than that indicated above depending on image quality and other aspects. · The total of recording time and remaining time may not always agree with the recordable time of the recording mode. · Block-like images may become conspicuous during scenes containing rapid movement due to the characteristics of digital image compression technology. *10 Video Mode This recording format is compatible with commercially available DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. · Discs recorded in the Video mode cannot be recorded repeatedly or their content overwritten. · When recording in the Video mode, discs can be played back, additionally recorded and edited only with this Recorder until they are finalized. Editing functions are limited. · Discs recorded in the Video mode can be played back with other DVD players by finalizing them after recording. (However, this does not guarantee that these discs can be played back on all DVD players.) · Recordings onto DVD-R/RW discs using the Video mode employ a new standard approved by the DVD Forum in 2000, and compatibility with this standard is left to the discretion of the respective DVD player manufacturer. Consequently, there are some models of DVD players and DVD-ROM drives that are unable to play back DVDR/RW discs. · "Copy Once" programs cannot be recorded. Disc Remaining Time Æ VR mode · Additional recordings can be made as long as there is available space on the disc. (Additional recordings can also be made after the disc is finalized.) · Erasing unnecessary recordings lets you increase the remaining time on the disc. (The disc can also be erased after it has been finalized.) · When a Play List (see page 88) is created, disc space will not increase even if portions of titles or titles of Play List are erased. Æ Video mode · Additional recordings can be made with this Recorder provided there is available space on the disc until the disc is finalized. · In case you record on a DVD-RW disc, recordable time will increase if you erase the last recorded title unless you finalize the DVD-RW disc. · In case you record on a DVD-R disc, recordable time will not increase even if you erase titles (see page 87). (The erase function only hides the title, it does not actually erase it. It does not actually delete the recorded contents.) 13 About DVD Using the Proper Disc Select the disc and recording format to be used according to the objective of the recording. Select the disc and recording format by referring to the table below. Objective · When you want to play back a recorded disc with a DVD player or DVD Video compatible PC · When not re-recording a recorded disc (when making a permanent recording or when you do not want the recording to be erased) · When you want to play back a recorded disc with a DVD player or DVD Video compatible PC · When you want to repeatedly record and erase a recorded disc · When you want to edit a disc recorded with this Recorder · When playing back with a DVD-RW compatible player with the following indication Disc Used Recordable DVD-R disc 4.7 Unrecordable Material Æ This Recorder is equipped with a copy guard function that prevents recording of video software or broadcast programs that contain a signal that restricts copying in accordance with copyrights and so forth. Example: · DVD videos · PPV (pay-per-view) broadcasts Æ The proper image may not be obtained in the case a copy guard signal is contained in the images input from equipment connected to the external input jacks (LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2, LINE IN 3 or DV IN) of this Recorder. Example: · Images not output at proper brightness · Incorrect output of picture size and other data Connect such equipment directly to your TV without going through this Recorder. Æ In the case a copy guard signal is contained in a source video that occurs part way through recording, recording is paused at that point. Recording resumes when the copy guard signal is no longer present, while no recordings will be made for the part where the copy prevention signal is present. Recording Format Video mode recording + finalization Recordable DVD-RW disc Ver. 1.1 or Ver. 1.1 (CPRM compatible) Video mode recording + finalization Recordable DVD-RW disc Ver. 1.1 or Ver. 1.1 (CPRM compatible) VR mode recording + (finalization) · When you want to repeatedly record and erase a recorded disc · When you want to record a "Copy Once" satellite broadcast, etc. Recordable DVD-RW disc Ver. 1.1 (CPRM compatible) VR mode recording Time display for Recording and Playback (Video mode only) · With this Recorder, the displayed record/playback time is about 0.1% shorter than the actual recording time. In video like TV broadcasts, video is sent at a rate of about 29.9 frames per second. For convenience, this Recorder calculates using a value of 30 frames per second. (If, for example, you record one hour, the time display on the Recorder will be: 60 minutes x 0.999 = 59.94 minutes = 59 mins. 56 secs.) 14 Initialization and Finalization Initialization (Formatting) Initialization is required when using DVD-RW discs in the Video mode. (See page 106 for details about Initialization.) When an unused DVD-RW disc is placed in the Recorder immediately after the disc has been purchased, the Recorder is set to automatically begin initializing in the VR mode. The settings can also be changed so that discs are initialized in the Video mode (page 106). When using a DVD-RW disc in the Video mode without changing this setting, initialize the disc in the Video mode after first completing initialization in the VR mode (page 106). · Initialization causes the entire previously recorded contents of the disc to be erased. · It takes about 1 minute to 1 minute and 30 seconds for initialization to be completed. Allowing Discs to Be Played Back with Other DVD Players (Finalization) Discs must always be finalized in order to play them back with another DVD player after having been recorded in the Video mode. (See page 106 for details about Finalization) Finalize discs on which all recordings have been completed so that they can be viewed with another DVD player or a DVD Video compatible PC. Discs that are not finalized may not be able to be played back with other DVD players or DVD Video compatible PCs. (However, this does not guarantee that finalized discs can be played back on all DVD players or DVD Video compatible PCs.) · Finalizing a DVD-R disc prevents all recording and editing of that disc. · Although DVD-RW discs can be re-recorded by initializing even after they have been recorded in the Video mode and finalized, all previously recorded contents are erased. · Finalization is required if a disc recorded in the VR mode cannot be played back with a DVD-RW compatible player. (Discs formatted in the VR mode can be recorded and edited even after finalization.) · Finalization takes from several minutes to about an hour. (Processing takes longer if there is considerable available space on the disc.) The following operations may cause malfunction. · Operating discs recorded or edited by this Recorder in a DVD recorder or PC's DVD drive manufactured by other manufacturers. · Using the discs in above situation again with this Recorder. · Operating discs recorded or edited by a DVD recorder or PC's DVD drive made by other manufacturers than the one for this Recorder. About the Contents of the Disc Title, Chapter and Track · DVDs are divided into "Titles" and "Chapters". If the disc Example 1: DVD has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a separate "Title". "Chapters", on the other hand, are subdivisions of titles. (See Example 1.) Title 2 · Video CDs and Audio CDs are divided into "Tracks". You Title 1 can think of a "Track" as one tune on an Audio CD. (See Example 2.) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Recording on a DVD-R/RW disc · One recording is treated as one title and the chapters will be inserted automatically every 10 minutes. You can Example 2: Video CD or Audio CD choose the chapter interval from the following: 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or off (page 98). · Each title, chapter and track will be numbered in order. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Title, chapter and track may not be numbered in some discs. Recording on a DVD-RW disc in VR mode · When you pause during recording or erase the scene using edit function, chapter marks will be inserted automatically. You can also insert chapter marks at your favorite scenes (page 85). Recording in Video mode · You cannot insert chapter marks at your favorite scenes. 15 About the Contents of the Disc Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Case When you buy a DVD Video disc, the back of the disc case usually contains various information about the contents of the disc. 1 2 The Icons Used in This Operation Manual ...................... Indicates the functions that can be performed for the hard disc. DVD VIDEO .............. Indicates the functions that can be performed for DVD Video discs. DVD-RW DVD-RW ... Indicates the functions that can be VR MODE VIDEO MODE performed for DVD-RW discs. VR MODE: · Indicates that the function will operate when recording in VR mode or playing back a disc recorded in VR mode. VIDEO MODE: · Indicates that the function will operate when recording in Video mode or playing back a disc recorded in Video mode. DVD-R ................... Indicates the functions that can be performed for DVD-R discs. VIDEO CD .................. Indicates the functions that can be performed for Video CDs. AUDIO CD .................. Indicates the functions that can be performed for Audio CDs. CD-R .................. Indicates the functions that can be MP3 performed for CD-R discs in MP3 format. CD-RW .................. Indicates the functions that can be MP3 performed for CD-RW discs in MP3 format. HDD 2 3 1. English 2. Chinese 4 5 2 1. English 2. Chinese 16:9 LB 2 123 456 z Audio tracks and audio formats DVD discs can contain up to 8 separate tracks with a different language on each. The first in the list is the original track. This section also details the audio format of each soundtrack--Dolby Digital, DTS, etc. Dolby Digital A sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. that gives movie theater ambience to audio output when the Recorder is connected to a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel processor or amplifier. DTS DTS is a digital sound system developed by Digital Theater Systems for use in cinemas. This system uses 6 audio channels and provides accurate sound field positioning and realistic acoustics. (By connecting a DTS Digital Surround decoder, you can also listen to DTS Digital Surround sound.) Linear PCM Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for Audio CDs. The sound on Audio CDs is recorded at 44.1 kHz with 16 bits. (On DVD discs, sound is recorded at between 48 kHz with 16 bits and 96 kHz with 24 bits.) x Subtitle languages This indicates the kind of subtitles. c Screen aspect ratio Movies are shot in a variety of screen modes. v Camera angle Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.). b Region code This indicates the region code (playable region number). 16 Important Information Disc Precautions Be Careful of Scratches and Dust · DVD-R and DVD-RW discs are sensitive to dust, fingerprints 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. 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-2-2TM 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. Proper Disc Storage 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. 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. · 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." 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. Cautions Regarding Recording Æ Always 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. Æ Compensation 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 condensation of moisture and so forth, the manufacturer is not responsible for compensation for unrecorded contents or incidental damages. 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 until the dew disappears. Using the recorder with dew formation may cause malfunction. 17 Major Components Main Unit (Front) 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 To open the front door, lay your finger on this part and pull toward you. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 POWER (p. 26) STANDBY indicator (p. 26) TIMER indicator (p. 44) CHANNEL "/' PLAY/REC indicators (for HDD) (pp. 39, 64) PLAY/REC indicators (for DVD) (pp. 41, 69) 7 8 9 10 11 Disc tray (p. 40) OPEN/CLOSE (p. 40) RESET (p. 110) LINE IN 3 (p. 97) · AUDIO Input jacks · VIDEO Input jack · S-VIDEO Input jack DV IN terminal (p. 95) 12 Æ REC (pp. 39, 41) 13 REC STOP (pp. 39, 41) 14 REC PAUSE (pp. 39, 41) 15 HDD (p. 35) 16 DVD (p. 35) 17 | PLAY (pp. 64, 70) 18 STOP/LIVE (pp. 64, 69) 19 STILL/PAUSE (pp. 67, 71) Front Panel Display 1 2 3 7 4 5 6 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Chapter indicator (p. 34) Disc Remaining Time indicator (p. 34) Title indicator (p. 34) Dubbing indicator (p. 60) Recording Mode indicator (p. 39) AV AUTO REC indicator (p. 55) Information Display (p. 34) Tamper Proof indicator (p. 38) Simple Recording Timer indicator (p. 39) Main Unit (Rear) 4 LINE IN 1 (AUTO REC) (p. 55) · AUDIO Input jacks · VIDEO Input jack · S-VIDEO Input jack LINE IN 2 · AUDIO Input jacks · VIDEO Input jack · S-VIDEO Input jack LINE OUT 1 (p. 22) · AUDIO Output jacks · VIDEO Output jack · S-VIDEO Output jack LINE OUT 2 (p. 93) · AUDIO Output jacks · VIDEO Output jack · S-VIDEO Output jack DIGITAL AUDIO Output COAXIAL jack (p. 93) DIGITAL AUDIO Output OPTICAL terminal (p. 93) 5 1 2 3 6 6 7 4 5 7 89 1 2 18 3 PASS THROUGH jack (p. 22) IN FROM ANTENNA jack (antenna or cable input) (p. 22) COMPONENT Video Output jacks (p. 23) 8 9 Major Components Remote Control Unit 1 POWER (p. 26) 2 OPEN/CLOSE (p. 40) 3 Number buttons (pp. 21, 45) 4 CH DISPLAY (p. 33) 5 TIME SHIFT (p. 37) 6* START MENU (p. 29) 7* HDD (p. 35) 8* REC LIST/DVD TITLE (pp. 65, 73) 9* Cursor buttons (' /" /\ /|) (pp. 27, 29) 10* EXIT (p. 29) 11 COLOR BUTTON (pp. 43, 65) Blue (A), Red (B), Green (C), Yellow (D) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 12* REV (pp. 37, 67, 71) 13* STILL/PAUSE (pp. 37, 67, 71) 14* STOP/LIVE (pp. 37, 64, 70) 15 F.ADV , SKIP (pp. 67, 70, 71) 16 Æ REC (pp. 39, 41) 17 REC STOP (pp. 39, 41) 18 TV CONTROL buttons (p. 21) 19 CH " /' 20 DIRECT (p. 66) 21 VCR PLUS+ (p. 45) 22 ERASE (p. 45) 23 DUBBING (p. 59) 24 P IN P (p. 77) 25 INPUT/ Repeat (pp. 68, 71, 96) 26* DVD (p. 35) 27* ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST / DVD MENU (pp. 65, 73, 80) 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 28* SET/ENTER (pp. 27, 29) 29* n RETURN (p. 29) 30* | PLAY (pp. 37, 64, 70) 31* FWD (pp. 37, 67, 71) 32* SLOW (pp. 67, 71) 33 REPLAY (pp. 67, 71) 34 SKIP SEARCH (pp. 67, 71) 35 REC MODE/ ZOOM (pp. 39, 41, 68, 72) 36 REC PAUSE (pp. 39, 41) 37 ANGLE (p. 72) 38 FUNCTION (p. 75) 39 FAVORITE PROG. LIST/AV AUTO REC 40 (pp. 50, 55, 66) CHAPTER MARK / CONNECTION GUIDE/ RESET (pp. 27, 39, 41, 64, 69) AUDIO (pp. 33, 68, 72) SUBTITLE (p. 72) DISPLAY/BACKLIGHT (pp. 34, 44) ON SCREEN (p. 33) TAMPER PROOF (p. 38) NOTE · Buttons marked with "*" are made of luminous rubber for easy visibility even in the dark. (The degree of brightness will decrease as time passes.) 41 42 43 44 45 19 Major Components Loading the Batteries 1 While pressing Y down, slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Load the batteries. Load the two "AAA" size batteries (R-03, UM/SUM-4) supplied with the remote control unit. Make sure that the battery poles and are positioned as indicated. 3 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. · · · · · NOTE Do not subject the remote control unit to shock, water or excessive humidity. The remote control unit may not function if the Recorder's remote sensor is in direct sunlight or any other strong light. Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst. Read the battery warnings and use the batteries properly. Do not mix old and new batteries, or mix different brands. Remove the batteries if you will not use the remote control unit for an extended period of time. Operating range of remote control Remote sensor About 30° About 30° Front 22.96ft. Remote control unit 20 Major Components Operating a TV Using the Remote Control (Universal Remote Control) The Universal Remote Control may operate the basic functions of 21 different types of TVs. To enter the Manufacturer's Code for your TV, follow the instructions below. There is no guarantee that the universal remote control will function with your TV. Setting the Remote Control Code · Two types of remote control codes operate this Recorder: RC-1 and RC-2. If you operate this Recorder by remote control along with another SHARP DVD recorder or DVD player placed next to it simultaneously, switching the remote control code (both the Recorder and remote control) to one of the signals (RC-1 or RC-2) will let you operate only with this Recorder. · Make sure to set the Recorder and remote control to the same remote code. You can not operate the Recorder if they are not set to the same code. Setting the Manufacturer's Code 1 2 Press POWER and CH ' of TV CONTROL simultaneously. Enter the 2-digit Manufacturer's Code with the Number buttons (Ex. 02-"0", "2") within 10 seconds after releasing POWER and CH ' of TV CONTROL. Point the remote control unit towards the TV and then press POWER of TV CONTROL. · If the TV turns on/off, setup was successful. If not, repeat the procedure using another code. Setting the Remote Control Code of the Remote Example: Setting the code to "RC-2". 1 2 3 Press and hold POWER and 2 together for more than 5 seconds. Press POWER of this Recorder to see if you can turn it on/off. · If you cannot, go to step 3. See the list below for the Manufacturer's Code and the buttons which work with each brand. Buttons on the Remote Brand EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GE GOLDSTAR HITACHI JVC MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI PANASONIC PIONEER RCA SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY TECHNOL ACE TOSHIBA ZENITH Code 19 17 06 07, 09 18 15 16 09 11 14 13, 21 03 07, 09 20 17 01 02 10 04 12 05 08 POWER " CH '/" VOL / × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × INPUT × × × -- -- × × -- × × × × -- × × × × × × × × -- NOTE · The remote control code of the remote becomes "RC-1" when you change the batteries. Setting the Remote Control Code of the Recorder 3 4 Press POWER to turn off the Recorder. Press and hold CHANNEL" and ' on the Recorder together for more than 5 seconds. · Each time this operation is performed, the code of the Recorder toggles between "RC-1" and "RC-2". The front panel display changes as the code changes. · Press POWER on the remote control to see if you can turn on/off the Recorder. CHANNEL Front display " panel ' /" If remote control does not work Press POWER on the remote control and check the front panel display (RC-1 or RC-2). Set the remote control code according to the display and press POWER to see if you can turn on/off the Recorder. NOTE · If the batteries in the remote control unit are changed, the code settings must be reentered. · Some brands have more than one code listed above, due to changes in the codes. In such cases, try another code to find the code that operates your TV. 21 Basic Connection Easy Connection The following connection is the basic connection to watch or record TV programs. To use a cable box or satellite receiver, see "CATV or Satellite Receiver Connections" on pages 24 and 25. Important! ·Be sure to turn off and unplug from the AC outlet this Recorder and all equipment before connecting the cables. ·This Recorder is equipped with copy protection technology. The playback picture from this Recorder will not appear correctly on your TV when you connect this Recorder to your TV via a VCR (or your VCR via this Recorder) using video/audio cables. 1 2 Connect the TV antenna cable to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the rear of this Recorder. Connect the PASS THROUGH jack on the rear of this Recorder to the antenna input jack on your VCR using the supplied coaxial cable. NOTE ·If you connect this Recorder directly to your TV, skip the next step. TV To video/audio input jacks To video/audio input jacks 3 4 Connect the antenna output jack on your VCR to antenna input jack on your TV using a coaxial cable. Connect the VIDEO/AUDIO Output jacks on this Recorder to the video/audio input jacks on your TV using the supplied video/audio cable. Be sure that the colors of the jacks and plugs match up when connecting the cable. Video/audio cable (supplied) 4 Video/audio cable (commercially available) To antenna input jack Coaxial cable (commercially available) 5 3 VCR To antenna output jack To video/audio output jacks NOTE ·To connect using S-video or component cables, see "Using Other Types of Video Output" on page 23. 5 To antenna input jack Connect the video/audio output jacks on your VCR to the video/audio input jacks on your TV using a video/audio cable. 2 Coaxial cable (supplied) To PASS THROUGH Important! ·When using this connection, set "PROGRESSIVE OUT" to "PROGRESSIVE SCAN OFF" (see page 102). After the connection Plug in the power cords of the TV and VCR. Then go to "EZ Set Up" (see page 26). The Recorder To antenna/CATV wall outlet To IN FROM ANTENNA 1 Antenna cable (commercially available) To VIDEO/AUDIO Output jacks 22 Basic Connection Using Other Types of Video Output In order to view clearer DVD images, it is recommended that you use a commercially available S-video or component video cable when connecting your TV to the video output. TV Connecting Using an S-VIDEO Output To S-video input jack Connect the S-VIDEO Output jack on this Recorder to the Svideo input jack on your TV using an S-video cable (commercially available). Important! ·When using this connection, set "PROGRESSIVE OUT" to "PROGRESSIVE SCAN OFF" (see page 102). After the connection Plug in the power cord of the TV. Then go to "EZ Set Up" (see page 26). S-video cable (commercially available) The Recorder To S-VIDEO Output jack TV To component input jacks Connecting Using the COMPONENT Video Output Connect the COMPONENT OUT jacks on this Recorder to the component input jacks on your TV using a component video cable (commercially available). Important! · When using this connection: If your TV is compatible with progressive-scan component video, set "PROGRESSIVE OUT" to "PROGRESSIVE SCAN ON" (see page 102). If not, set it to "PROGRESSIVE SCAN OFF". After the connection Plug in the power cord of the TV. Then go to "EZ Set Up" (see page 26). Component video cable (commercially available) The Recorder To COMPONENT Video Output jacks