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The region number • for this recorder is 2 If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport. Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours(or (01) 6760648 if telephoning...
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This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.
SAFETY INFORMATION Power Cord Protection Note: To avoid any malfunctions of the Recorder, and to This Recorder can be used only where the power protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, supply is AC 220V-240V, 50Hz. It cannot be used please observe the following.
Contents SAFETY INFORMATION ......Channel Setting ........... 28 Channel Setting ............. Features ............Channel Sort ..............Deleting Channels ............Accessories ..........Re-naming Channels ............. Precautions about Using This Product ..Post Code ............ 30 Post Code Security ............About Hard Disc (HDD) ....... 10 Changing PIN NUMBER ..........
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Contents MP3 File Playback ........63 Function Setting .......... 87 To Play Another File (music title) during Playback ..Functions under OTHER SETTINGS 1 ......To Skip the File during Playback ........REC. FUNCTION ............Basic Operation for REC. FUNCTION Setting ....Settings During Playback ......
Features DVD-RW/R recording/playback “Time Shift Viewing”, “Chasing with outstanding compatibility Playback” and “Simultaneous Recording/Playback” —functions • This Recorder is compatible with digital recording on rewritable DVD-RW discs and one-time record- you can only get with a hard disc able DVD-R discs. It has two recording formats: 1Time shift viewing “VR (Video Recording) mode”...
Features Simple operation and user-friendly VIDEO Plus+ system design using a new remote control • The PlusCode system allows you to programme 1START MENU your Recorder for timer recording simply by input- Press START MENU button on the remote control, ting the PlusCode Programming number.
Sharp. location, or use it in a cold room where heating has just Do not cover the fan or ventila- been turned on (i.e.
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Please contact the nearest service centre approved by cause deterioration or paint peeling. Sharp. 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.
HDD following points when setting up and using the Recorder. malfunction, please be aware beforehand that Sharp will Failure to observe precautions may cause damage to bear no responsibility to compensate for the content...
About DVD • DVD video players and discs have region numbers, Types of Discs that Can Be which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played. The region number for this product is 2. (Discs marked Used with This Recorder ALL will play in any player.) •...
About DVD Types of Discs for Recording About MP3 file format MP3 files are audio data compressed in MPEG1 Audio • DVD-RW and DVD-R discs can be recorded with this layer 3 file format. “MP3 files” have “.mp3” as extensions. Recorder.
About DVD Recording Formats Recording Time • There are two recording formats available with this • The recording mode that can be set varies according to Recorder: the VR mode and the Video mode. the recording format. Refer to the table below for the •...
About DVD Using the Proper Disc Unrecordable Material Æ Æ Æ Æ Æ This Recorder is equipped with a copy guard Select the disc and recording format to be used according to the objective of the recording. function that prevents recording of video software Select the disc and recording format by referring or broadcast programmes that contain a signal that restricts copying in accordance with copyrights and...
Initialization and Finalization Initialization (Formatting) Initialization is required when using DVD-RW discs in the Video mode. (See page 99 for details about Initializa- tion.) 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.
About the Contents of the Disc x Subtitle languages Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Case This indicates the kind of subtitles. When you buy a DVD Video disc, the back of the disc case c Screen aspect ratio usually contains various information about the contents of Movies are shot in a variety of screen modes.
• Request cleaning of the lens to the nearest service centre • In the event a recording is unable to be made due to a approved by Sharp. problem with this Recorder or a disc, or due to an external factor such as a power failure or condensa-...
Major Components Main Unit (Front) To open the front door, lay your finger on this part and pull toward you. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Æ REC (p. 37) OPERATE (p. 24) Disc tray (p. 38) STANDBY indicator (p. 24) OPEN/CLOSE (p.
Major Components Loading the Batteries While pressing Y down, Load the batteries. Slide the battery cover slide the battery cover in Load the two R-03 size batteries (“AAA” in the direction of the the direction of the size, UM/SUM-4) supplied with the arrow until it clicks.
The Universal Remote Control may operate the operate this Recorder by remote control basic functions of 16 different types of TVs. along with another SHARP DVD recorder or To enter the Manufacturer’s Code for your TV, DVD player placed next to it simulta- follow the instructions below.
Basic Connection Connect the TV antenna Connection Using Antenna Cables and SCART cable to the ANTENNA IN Cables jack on the rear of this Recorder. The following connection is the basic connection to watch or record TV programmes. Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the rear of Important! this Recorder to the...
Basic Connection Using Other Types of Video Output In order to view clearer DVD images, it is recommended that you use a commer- cially available S-video or component video cable when connecting your TV to the video output. Connecting Using an S-video or Video Cable and Audio Cable...
Auto Installation Turning the Power On Using the AUTO INSTALLATION Press OPERATE on the remote control or Recorder to turn on the for initial setting power of Recorder. • When you turn on power, the HDD button When the Recorder power is turned on for the and DVD button on the front of Recorder first time after purchase, the “AUTO INSTAL- will blink.
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Auto Installation Ensure your Aerial cable or Once Automatic Tuning is com- SCART cable is connected to the plete, the MOVE menu screen will Recorder, then press SET/ appear showing all the channels ENTER to confirm. the Recorder was able to tune in. All available terrestrial channels If you want to move any channels, press ' / "...
About START MENU About START MENU Basic START MENU Operation With this Recorder, you can call up functions like Playback, Edit and Other Settings from the “START MENU”. Press START MENU to display For details on operation procedures, see the the “START MENU”...
Clock Setting Press \ / | to select “DATE”, then Clock Setting enter the date using the Number buttons or ' / " . The clock will normally be set using the VPS/ • For example, for 1st April press 0 1 0 PDC information when your Recorder automatically tunes in the broadcast channels.
Channel Setting Press ' / " to select “SKIP”, Channel Setting then press \ / | to select “ON” or This Recorder can receive a maximum of 84 “OFF”. channels as shown below by presetting the • The SKIP function determines channels into memory.
Channel Setting If any more channels are to be Re-naming Channels moved, repeat the procedure from When your Recorder tunes in broadcast step 5 to 6 . channels automatically, it names them using When all the channels are in your the VPS/PDC information.
Post Code Post Code Security Changing PIN NUMBER This feature should allow the Police to identify You can change your PIN number at any time you as the owner of the Recorder if it is with the following procedure. stolen. Each time the Recorder is turned on, your postcode will be displayed for 5 Press START MENU to display seconds.
Display Information Press ON SCREEN (under the Content of TV Screen cover) or HDD again. Display • The HDD information screen is displayed. When the power is turned on or the channel is switched. I N AL REMAIN 19 h10m F I NE PR 2 BBC NICAM STEREO...
Display Information NOTE Checking the Channel, • The DVD information screen (step 2 ) will Remaining Time of DVD automatically disappear in 1 minute. • The counter display (step 3 ) will not and Number of Titles disappear automatically. Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) or DVD to turn it off.
Preparation to Operate This Recorder DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD AUDIO CD CD-R CD-RW VR MODE VIDEO MODE Buttons used for this operation. Buttons with the same name on the Recorder and remote control will perform the same operation. Buttons on Remote Control VIDEO Plus + Buttons on Recorder...
Time Shift Viewing/Chasing Playback With this Recorder, you can enjoy Time Shift Viewing and Chasing Playback—distinctive features of a HDD. 1 Time Shift Viewing 2 Chasing Playback While you are watching a programme, the phone rings..At You return home earlier than expected while timer recording times like this, you can pause the programme at the press of is in progress..
Time Shift Viewing/Chasing Playback Time Shift Viewing Chasing Playback Press | PLAY during recording. Press TIME SHIFT while viewing a programme. • Playback starts from the beginning of the programme being recorded. • Pause screen will be displayed in a (Chasing Playback) few seconds.
Recording to HDD Recording Programmes to This section explains recording on the hard disc (HDD). (For information on HDD for High Speed Dub- recording to DVD, see page 38.) bing from HDD to DVD-RW/R in Video Mode Confirming Remaining Time for Recording •...
Recording to HDD REC PAUSE icon Direct Recording to HDD Explained below is the standard procedure Press REC PAUSE to resume for recording the programme being viewed recording. onto HDD. Press REC STOP to stop record- • A maximum of 12 hours can be recorded onto HDD in one direct recording session.
Recording to DVD This section explains recording on the Tamper Proof DVD (For information on recording to • You can set Tamper Proof to prevent HDD, see page 36.) operations by mistake during recording or timer recording. 1 Press and hold TAMPER PROOF (ON Checking Remaining Time SCREEN and DISPLAY together) for and Other Information...
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Recording to DVD Set a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. NOTE • When a new DVD-RW disc not • Data is still written to the disc after recording initialized yet is set, VR mode is stopped, and so you may be unable to initializing starts automatically.
Setting Recording Mode (HDD/DVD) • HDD recording time is approximate measure. DVD recording time is approximate measure using 4.7GB disc. • This does not guarantee the length of recording time. Actual recording time may be shorter than that indicated below depending on image quality and other aspects.
Setting Recording Mode (HDD/DVD) Direct Recording the TV Setting the Manual Recording Mode (MN) programme you are watching DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R You can set the manual recording mode VR MODE VIDEO MODE which is used when you select “MN XX” with Important! REC MODE.
Timer Recording NOTE Timer Recording with • “ERROR” will appear if you have entered a ® VIDEO Plus+ system number that is not a correct PlusCode number. If this happens press ERASE to DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R delete the numbers as required and enter VR MODE VIDEO MODE the correct PlusCode number.
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Timer Recording Press ' / " to select “REC. • You can also access the VIDEO Plus+ system MEDIA”, then use \ / | to select menu by performing the following procedure: 1 Press START MENU. the recording disc (“H:HDD” or ' ' / "...
Timer Recording Timer Recording by Press SET/ENTER to display today’s date. Specifying Date, Time 1 / 4 and Channel DA T E P R S T A R T S T OP 2 5 / 1 2 - - - - : - - F H DVD-RW DVD-RW...
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Timer Recording Press ' / " or the Number (When you select “D:DVD” in step buttons to enter the stop time, 12 , ensure the recordable DVD- then press |. RW/R is inserted into the • For example for 13:05 stop, press 1 3 Recorder) Press TIMER ON/OFF 0 5.
Timer Recording Changing Confirm, Change and Cancel a Timer Programme Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Confirming” described left. DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R VR MODE VIDEO MODE Press ' / " to highlight the timer The operation method is the same for both HDD and DVD.
Dubbing (HDD/DVD) Dubbing Method and Dubbing Limitation during Dubbing Types Stopping Dubbing in the Middle • When dubbing “Copy Once” enabled programme from You can dub from HDD to DVD and DVD to HDD. It is HDD to DVD-RW (CPRM compatible) is stopped in the recommended to dub important programmes recorded on middle, the part that was dubbed will be erased from HDD to DVD for safe keeping.
Dubbing (HDD/DVD) Title Name and Chapter Mark Copied Rate Conversion Dubbing during Dubbing Limitation of Rate Conversion Dubbing • Title name and chapter mark are as follows: • “DOLBY VIRTUAL SURROUND” (page 65) will be set to “OFF” when rate conversion dubbing is used. Chapter •...
Dubbing (HDD/DVD) When “MANUAL SETTING (MN)” is Dubbing (HDD↔DVD)/ selected: • Set picture quality with \ \ \ \ \ / | | | | | , then press High Speed Dubbing SET/ENTER. (Picture quality can be (HDD¡DVD) selected from 32 levels.) DUBBING HDD ORIGINAL s DVD DVD-RW...
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Dubbing (HDD/DVD) To Stop Dubbing Press DUBBING. • You can also stop dubbing by pressing ISTOP/LIVE or REC STOP. NOTE Dubbing Titles Recorded to HDD to Multiple DVDs • Operate Edit (page 77) to create Play List VIDEO Plus + and dub Play List as a unit.
Eliminating problems (Recording, Timer Recording, Dubbing) When You Cannot Record Problem Suggested Solution • No disc in the Recorder. • Load recordable DVD. • Unrecordable disc is loaded. • Not enough disc capacity. • Load recordable DVD with enough capacity. •...
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Eliminating problems (Recording, Timer Recording, Dubbing) When You Cannot Timer Record Problem Suggested Solution • No disc in the Recorder. • Load recordable DVD. • Unrecordable disc is loaded. • Load recordable DVD with enough capacity. • Not enough disc capacity. •...
HDD Playback REC LIST: If you select the programme you NOTE want to watch from the list of recorded • The final few seconds may not be played programmes (REC LIST) and press SET/ back, depending on how the recording was ENTER, playback will begin.
HDD Playback About REC LIST Playback from REC LIST When the REC LIST is displayed, you can use the following functions by pressing Blue (A) or Red (B) on the remote control. Press HDD to select HDD mode. • The HDD button on the front of the •...
HDD Playback Playback by Selecting Title Number (Direct Playback) You can start playback from the title you want to see. Press HDD to select HDD mode. VIDEO Plus + • The HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up. Press DIRECT while playback stops or during playback.
HDD Playback Still Picture Playback/ Other Types of Playback Frame Advance Playback This feature enables still playback and frame • This section explains other types of HDD advance playback. playback operations. STILL/PAUSE during Press Fast Forward/Reverse playback. (Search) • Playback pauses. •...
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HDD Playback Switching Audio Press SET/ENTER. Example: Repeat playback of a title You can change the audio output channel (TITLE) during HDD playback. Each time AUDIO is pressed, the audio channels change. TITLE REPEAT • The way audio channels change differs depending on the sound recorded on HDD.
DVD/CD Playback Press ' / " / \ / | to select the This section explains playback of DVD-RW/R discs recorded with this Recorder, commer- title (or chapter) you wish to view. cially available DVD Video discs (like movies) REC LIST(DVD ORIGINAL) and CDs.
DVD/CD Playback Press ' / " to select the title. Audio CD/Video CD Playback Press SET/ENTER. VIDEO CD AUDIO CD • Playback of the selected title will begin. Preparation To stop playback, press ISTOP/ Press DVD and load a disc. LIVE.
DVD/CD Playback Playback by Selecting a Other Types of Playback Title (Track) Number (Direct DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD Playback) VR MODE VIDEO MODE AUDIO CD Press DIRECT, then select title (track) number to play back. See page 55 for details. •...
DVD/CD Playback Press ' / " to select the subtitles Press SET/ENTER when you reach the scene you want to end you want to see. Repeat Playback. • You can select by pressing SUB- TITLE. • The end point of the part (B) will be •...
DVD/CD Playback Press ' / " / \ / | to select the Fast Forward/Reverse • You cannot perform Fast Forward/Fast title, then press SET/ENTER. Reverse over a boundary between titles. • The selected title is played back. At the end or beginning of the title, Fast NOTE Forward/Fast Reverse will be cancelled •...
MP3 File Playback CD-R CD-RW To Play Another File (music title) during NOTE • When the DV input is selected, discs Playback cannot be played back if “DV LINK” is set to “ON”. You can enjoy other sounds by Press ISTOP/LIVE to stop switching to other channels.
Settings During Playback Function Control Operation Function Control Procedure DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD VIDEO VR MODE VIDEO MODE This lets you make various settings at once, Press FUNCTION (under the like subtitle and angle setting, and title cover) during playback. selection for Direct Playback.
Then press SET/ENTER. • There is one setting level on the “soft” side and 3 setting levels on the “sharp” side. • If you want to enjoy a more defined picture (with detailed pictures), press | | | | | while “ON” is displayed for Digital Super Picture.
Simultaneous Recording/Playback Function DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD VIDEO Playing Back a Title on VR MODE VIDEO MODE VIDEO CD AUDIO CD the HDD during DVD Plays back from HDD, DVD or CD while Recording (Simultaneous recording a programme onto HDD. Recording/Playback) Viewing the Programme Press HDD during DVD recording.
Function Menu How to Use the FUNCTION MENU Allows you to call up “HI SP DUB PRIORITY” from REC LIST and cancel High Speed Dubbing Priority setting. • The FUNCTION MENU can be called up VIDEO Plus + during HDD playback. Press REC LIST or select REC LIST in “START MENU”...
Editing (HDD/DVD) About Editing Editing Procedure Content that can be edited and editing operations vary Basic procedure for editing an original title according to the recording mode. recorded in VR mode Recordings on HDD, or on DVD-RW in Load a disc. VR mode Select the title to be edited, and edit.
Editing (HDD/DVD) Edit Screen Switching between Title being Original and Play List edited EDIT(HDD ORIGINAL) (Play Lists can be created only Chapter ERASE SCENE for HDD or VR mode) being edited CHANGE TITLE NAME CHANGE THUMBNAIL 00: 00: 02 DIVIDE CHAPTER Switching when the Re- SPECIFY ERASE Time being...
Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) Press ' / " to select “ERASE Erasing Unnecessary SCENE”, then press SET/ENTER. Scenes from an Original • The selected title is paused. EDIT(HDD ORIGINAL) Title (ERASE SCENE) DVD-RW ERASE SCENE CHANGE TITLE NAME VR MODE CHANGE THUMBNAIL 00 : 00: 00 DIVIDE CHAPTER...
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Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) Searching for the Start Press Red (B) (CONFIRMING) to Point and End Point Scenes confirm the contents. • The title is played back without the The following playback operations are scene to be erased. available when searching for the start point Press Yellow (D) (ERASE) to and end point scenes.
Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) Change Title Name. Inputting/Changing Title Input field (Displays title name. Name (CHANGE TITLE Can input and change title name.) NAME) Cursor (Displays the position to input characters.) DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R Displays input characters. VR MODE VIDEO MODE •...
Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) 1 1 1 1 1 Press ' / " to select Changing Thumbnail “CHANGE THUMBNAIL”. (CHANGE THUMBNAIL) EDIT(HDD ORIGINAL) DVD-RW VR MODE ERASE SCENE CHANGE TITLE NAME Changes the still frame picture displayed at CHANGE THUMBNAIL 00 : 00 : 00 DIVIDE CHAPTER the Thumbnail screen of the REC LIST to your...
Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) Press |PLAY to start playback. Making Sections in a Title EDIT(HDD ORIGINAL) (DIVIDE CHAPTER) ERASE SCENE DVD-RW CHANGE TITLE NAME VR MODE CHANGE THUMBNAIL 00 : 00 :01 DIVIDE CHAPTER Divides a title into multiple chapters and SELECT POSITION make editing and dubbing of chapter as unit TO DIVIDE...
Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) Combining Chapters Disabling Title Edit and Together Erase (TITLE PROTECT) (COMBINE CHAPTERS) DVD-RW VR MODE DVD-RW Disables edit and erase so you cannot VR MODE mistakenly change or erase the content of a Combines two adjacent chapters into a single title.
Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) Erasing All Titles Erasing by Selecting a Title (or Chapter) DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R This erases the entire contents of a HDD or VR MODE VIDEO MODE DVD-RW. (Except titles for which title protect Allows you to select titles to erase, and erase has been set.) them in a batch.
Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD) 1 1 1 1 1 Press ' / " to select “COPY Creating a Play List TITLE/CHAPTER”. 2 2 2 2 2 Press SET/ENTER. DVD-RW VR MODE • “REC LIST” (Thumbnail) screen of the original appears. You can create a Play List by copying a title or chapter units from an original.
Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD) Find the place where you want to Adding a Scene from an end copying, then press SET/ Original to a Play List ENTER. • If you press RETURN, you can (ADD SCENE) reselect the start point. DVD-RW EDIT(HDD ORIGINAL) VR MODE...
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Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD) Adding a Title or Chap- • When the start point is set to near the beginning of a chapter, the beginning of the chapter will be selected as the 1 1 1 1 1 Select “ADD CHAPTER/TITLE”, start point.
Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD) Press SET/ENTER. Changing the Title • If a point prior to the selected title is Sequence (MOVE TITLE) selected as the destination, the title will move to the point immediately DVD-RW prior to the selected title. VR MODE •...
Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD) Erasing Unnecessary Making Sections in a Title Scenes (ERASE SCENE) (DIVIDE CHAPTER) DVD-RW DVD-RW VR MODE VR MODE Selects and erases unnecessary scenes. Divides a title into multiple chapters. This Even if you erase a scene in a play list, this makes editing and dubbing in chapter units will not affect the original video.
Enjoying High Quality Sounds Playing 2 Channel Audio with an Playing Dolby Digital, Analogue Connection DTS or MPEG Audio with a Digital Connection The Recorder • Connecting an amplifier with a Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG Audio digital surround processor or a Dolby Digital/DTS/ MPEG Audio digital surround amplifier to the Recorder’s coaxial or optical DIGITAL AUDIO Output jack (terminal) provides richer, more powerful audio play.
Enjoying High Quality Sounds Digital Connection to an MD Recorder or Playing 2 Channel Audio with a Other Audio Equipment without a Dolby Digital Connection Digital Decoder Audio CD or Video CD The Recorder • You can enjoy these discs by playing them back by the ordinary playback procedure.
Recording from External Equipment Input of Video, Audio and Data Signals Recording from a Digital Æ Date and time data as well as the contents of cassette Camcorder Using i.LINK memory cannot be recorded with this Recorder. Æ Video and audio signals of protected material or DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R...
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Recording from External Equipment Recording with This Recorder (DV Important! Capture) Abnormal images may be recorded or the Recorder enters the Pause mode when any of the following Press HDD or DVD to select the media to occur during DV capture. record to.
Recording from External Equipment Press HDD or DVD to select the media to Recording from a Camcorder record to. (VCR) Using an Analogue Select audio to be input from the external Connection device. To record to HDD DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R •...
Function Setting Functions under OTHER SETTINGS 1 This section explains various settings relating to recording and playback which can be used to get more out of the Recorder. • For details about each setting, see the corresponding pages. REC. FUNCTION s page 87 VIEW/PLAY SETTING s page 89 ADJUSTMENT s page 91 REC.
Function Setting Basic Operation for REC. FUNCTION Setting This operation is available in both HDD mode and DVD mode. Example: Setting “EXTERNAL AUDIO” under “REC. FUNCTION” 1 1 1 1 1 Press START MENU to VIDEO Plus + display “START MENU” screen. 2 2 2 2 2 Press ' / "...
Function Setting VIEW/PLAY SETTING PASSWORD PASSWORD SETTING • This sets the password for setting or changing Parental Control. 4 digit number DVD PLAY PARENTAL CONTROL SETTING • This lets you set Parental Control depending on disc content. OFF, LEVEL:1-8 • Level 1: For most restricted viewing → Level 8: For adult viewing (The smaller the number, the greater the level of restriction.) COUNTRY CODE •...
Function Setting Password Setting Basic Operation for 1 1 1 1 1 Select “PASSWORD SETTING” in VIEW/PLAY SETTING step 3 , then press SET/ENTER. 2 2 2 2 2 Press \ / | to select “YES”, then This operation is available in both HDD mode and DVD mode.
Function Setting ADJUSTMENT TV MODE VIDEO/ AUDIO SET- • If you switch your TV (i.e. because you have bought a new one) and WIDE 16:9 TING the screen size of the connected TV changes, you will have to change NORMAL 4:3 the “TV MODE”...
Function Setting ADJUSTMENT DNR (DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION) VIDEO/ AUDIO SET- • This lets you reduce noise for an easier to view picture when noise in TING the played back image is bothering you. It is recommended to set this to “ON” when playing back video recorded in long play modes like LP mode or EP mode, and to “OFF”...
Function Setting ADJUSTMENT LCD BACKLIGHT REC. OPTION SETTING • This sets whether to turn the LCD backlight on or off during timer recording. This sets so that the LCD backlight remains lit, even during timer recording. YES: This lets you turn off the LCD backlight only when the power is off (standby state) and timer recording starts.
Function Setting Functions under OTHER SETTINGS 2 This section explains various settings relating to input/output of video/audio signal, TV channel preset and clock. • For details about each setting, see the corresponding pages. MODE SETTING s page 95 MANUAL TUNING s page 97 CHANNEL SORT s page 97 CLOCK SETTING s page 98 POST CODE s page 98...
Function Setting About NICAM/A2 Basic Operation for This recorder can receive and record NICAM MODE SETTING or A2 broadcasts. NICAM broadcasts will be received when “AUTO” is selected in the Example : Setting “NICAM” under “MODE NICAM setting. Depending on the received SETTING”...
CHXX • For details, see “Channel Setting” on page 28. FINE TUNING • This lets you obtain sharp colour picture. DECODER • If there have a separate decoder connected to the L2 terminal of the Recorder, set this function to “ON” in order to record the unscrambled signal and/or watch it on your TV.
Function Setting CLOCK SETTING CLOCK • The clock will normally be set using the VPS/PDC information when your Recorder TIME:XX:XX(24H) automatically tunes in the broadcast channels. If for any reason the VPS/PDC signals DATE:Day/Month are not present, your Recorder will not be able to set the clock. The “CLOCK” function YEAR:XX lets you set the clock manually.
Function Setting Initialization Finalization Before recording to DVD-RW, initialize the disc in VR mode Finalization is done so that a recorded DVD-RW/R disc can or Video mode. be played back with other recorders. You can also initialize the HDD. Initialize the HDD only after dubbing important recordings onto DVD-RW/R disc(s).
Function Setting 1 1 1 1 1 Press \ / | to select “YES”, Basic Operation for then press SET/ENTER. INITIALIZE/FINALIZE • Initializing (or finalizing) will be executed. Example: Setting “DVD VR MODE INIT.” (VR INITIALIZE mode) DVD VR MODE INIT. DVD VIDEO MODE INIT.
Troubleshooting The following problems do not always suggest a defect or malfunction of this Recorder. Perform the checks listed below before calling service. Problem Suggested Solution The Recorder power does not turn on. • Is the power cord firmly plugged into the AC outlet? •...
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Troubleshooting Problem Suggested Solution The playback screen will be disturbed if DVD video is recorded • This Recorder is compatible with the copy guard of analogue copy protect system. Some discs contain a to a VCR, or played back through a VCR. copy prohibiting signal.
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• If you use the Recorder at a location with low temperature, the HDD may enter the preparation state. Please wait a while. • There may be a problem with the HDD. Contact the nearest service centre approved by Sharp. When a CD is recorded to MD using digital connection, the CD •...
On-screen Error Messages Messages Relating to DVD Discs and the HDD • The following messages appear on the TV screen in case the disc you tried to playback is not appropriate or the operation is not correct. Error message Possible Error Suggested Solution CANNOT PLAY BACK THIS DISC.
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CAN VIEW LIVE BROADCASTS ONLY. perform an operation which please contact the nearest service CONTACT THE NEAREST SERVICE requires HDD operation, like special centre approved by Sharp as soon CENTRE APPROVED BY SHARP. playback or recording. as possible. SYSTEM ERROR.
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On-screen Error Messages Messages during Dubbing Error message Possible Error Suggested Solution CANNOT HIGH SPEED DUB THIS • Occurs if you attempt high-speed • Perform “Rate Conversion Dub- TITLE. dubbing onto DVD in Video mode of bing”. a title for which “High Speed Dubbing Priority”...
Glossary Alternate If you set to Exact Recording but the timer recording programme will not fit into a single Recording DVD-RW/R, the Recorder will automatically perform Alternate Recording to HDD. The Recorder will also perform Alternate Recording to HDD if you forget to load a DVD- RW/R.
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Glossary Finalization This is done to enable playback of discs (Video mode) recorded with this Recorder using other DVD-RW and DVD-R compatible DVD players. (We do not guarantee that playback will be possible with all DVD players.) The DVD players which can play back VR mode discs are those with an “ ”...
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Glossary Remote Con- This is the type of the remote control signal for operating the recorder. There are two trol Code types of remote control signal: “Remote Control No. 1” (RC-1) and “Remote Control No. 2” (RC-2). Resume Play- If you stop playback while it is in progress, the Recorder stores the stop position in back memory, and this function lets you playback from that stopping point.
Specifications General Timer HDD capacity: ........ 120 GB (DV-HR350H), Programmes: ........16 programmes/1 year 80 GB (DV-HR300H) Clock: ..........Quartz lock Power supply: ......... AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz (24-hour digital display) Power consumption Memory backup: ......Approx. 1 hour (Normal): ........
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3. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notified to Sharp, or its appointed Service Facility within one year from the date this product was purchased. Proof of purchase must be provided.
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