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DVD PLAYER
MODEL
DV-AT4000
OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the best per-
formance from this product, please read this manual carefully. It will
guide you in operating your SHARP product.
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SHARP 9HX55769150 DV-AT4000 SPECIAL NOTES NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig- ital 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 in- stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communicati
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DV-AT4000 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should 10 Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for venti- be read before the product is operated. lation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or cov- 2 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be ered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the pr
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SHARP 9HX55769150 DV-AT4000 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 15 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system 19 Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill built-
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DV-AT4000 Contents Page Page General Information Video CD and Super Video CD Operation " " Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Video CD and Super Video CD playback Types of playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Video CD with P.B.C. (playback control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Precautions . . . . .
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SHARP 9HX55769150 DV-AT4000 Accessories Types of playable discs Please confirm that the following accessories are included. The unit can play back discs bearing any of the following marks: Disc type Disc contents Disc size DVD Video Disc for NTSC system Audio and video (mov- 5" (12 cm) ies) 3" (8 cm) Remote control 1 (9HX55769330) Or DVD-R/DVD-RW recorded in video mode (*1) Super Video CD for NTSC system Audio and video (mov- 5" (12 cm) ies) 3" (8 cm) Video cable 1 (9HX55813580) Video CD f
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DV-AT4000 Precautions ! Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it General " from the AC outlet, as pulling the cord can damage in- ! Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well-ventilated area and that ternal wires. there is at least 4" (10 cm) of free space along the sides and back. There must also be a minimum of 20" (50 cm) of free space on the top of the unit. ! Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result 20" (50 cm) in electric shock. Refer internal service
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SHARP 9HX55769150 DV-AT4000 Controls and indicators Main unit (front panel) " 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Reference page Reference page 1. Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 11.Play Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 2. Stand-by Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 12.Disc Number Indicator .
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DV-AT4000 Main unit (rear panel) " 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icons used in this operation manual Some functions may not be available depending on discs. The following icons indicate the discs that can be used in the section. Reference page ...Indicates DVDs. 1. Component Video Output Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ...Indicates super video CDs. 2. Video Output Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 ...Indicates video CDs. 3. Aud
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SHARP 9HX55769150 DV-AT4000 Controls and indicators (continued) Remote control " Reference page 1. Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 1 2. Disc Number Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 24 3. Direct Search Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 4. Disc Skip Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 24 5. Sh
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DV-AT4000 Description of discs Discs that cannot be played Icons used on DVD discs " " Check the icons of the DVD case before playing your discs. ! DVDs without the region number "1" or ! CDG ! "ALL". Photo CD Display Description ! DVDs with PAL system ! CD-ROM ! DVDs with SECAM system ! SACD Region number (playable area number) DVD discs are programmed with region ! DVDs with MPEG sound ! Discs recorded in special formats, etc. numbers indicating countries in which ! DVD-ROM ! DVD-Audio the
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SHARP 9HX55769150 DV-AT4000 System connections Digital connection to a digital audio " Caution: Turn off all other equipment before making this connection. recorder, etc. Digital connection to a surround amplifier, " etc. Connect the unit to a DTS digital surround amplifier, etc. to enjoy DVD/CD sounds through other equipment. TV (Connecting to a TV, refer to 13 -14 pages.) Audio signal Optical digital cable (commercially available) To the optical digital audio input jack Digital audio
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DV-AT4000 " Connecting to a TV with a video input jack " Connecting to a TV with an S-video input You can enjoy DVD images by connecting your TV and this unit with a video cable. jack If your TV has an S-video input jack, you can enjoy clearer DVD images by connect- ing an S-video cable (not supplied). Audio cable Audio cable (commercially available) (commercially available) Video cable S-Video cable (supplied) (commercially available) TV TV Video signal Audio signal Audio signal Video signal
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SHARP 9HX55769150 DV-AT4000 System connections (continued) Notes: " Connecting to a TV with component video ! If your TV has different indications for the component video inputs (Y, CB and CR or Y, B-Y and P-Y), connect jacks with its matching color. input jacks ! Do not connect to a component video input jack designed for the high-vision sys- If the connected TV supports progressive scanning, set the video mode selector tem, which is not DVD-compatible (the images may be distorted or not app
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DV-AT4000 Remote control Battery installation Remote control range " " The remote control can be used within the range shown below: Use 2 "AA" size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar). Batteries are not included. 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the bat- tery compartment. When inserting or removing the batteries, push them toward the battery terminals. 3 Replace the cover. Remote sensor 8" - 20' (0.2 m - 6 m) Precautions for batter
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SHARP 9HX55769150 DV-AT4000 Changing the initial setting of DVD Turn on the TV, and switch the input to the "VIDEO 1" or "VIDEO 2" etc. accord- 1 Press the POWER switch on the ingly. Settings are retained even if the unit is set to the stand-by mode. main unit to turn the power on. DVD Video CD ! The startup screen appears. CD ! The disc should be stopped at this time. Audio Visual Entertainment ! While the stand-by indicator is lit (in the stand-by mode), the unit can be turned on with t
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DV-AT4000 Setting Selectable parameters (* indicates initial settings.) Description Language OSD Language English* Selects the initial or playback setting language. French Control Panel Language Spanish OSD Language English Audio Language English Subtitle Language English German Menu Language English Italian Setup Usage: Press ARROW keys to move, ENTER key Audio Language English* Selects the language audible from the speakers. to change, MENU key to exit. Chinese Subtitle Language English* Selec
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SHARP 9HX55769150 DV-AT4000 Changing the initial setting of DVD (continued) Setting Selectable parameters (* indicates initial settings.) Description Video TV Screen 4:3 LB* The screen mode should be set according to the connect- ing TV type (for details, see page 20). 4:3 PS Control Panel Video 16:9 TV Screen 4 : 3 LB Progressive Mode AUTO Color Scheme Standard Progressive Mode AUTO* Custom Color WEAVE Setup Usage: Press ARROW keys to move, ENTER key BOB to change, MENU key to exit. Color Sch
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DV-AT4000 " Disc language Indicator Setting Indicator Setting OSD Lan- A language for screen display can be set, such as for initial settings Subtitle Lan- A language for subtitle can be set. guage or messages. guage The subtitle is displayed in a specified language. English French English French Load CHARGEMENT Thank you Merci Audio Lan- A language for audio can be set. Menu Lan- A language for disc menus can be set. guage You can specify a language for conversation and narration. guage Menu s
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SHARP 9HX55769150 DV-AT4000 Changing the initial setting of DVD (continued) " Video format " Rating level setting Indicator Setting Indicator Setting When playing a wide image (16:9) disc, 8 DVD software of any grade (adult/general/children) can be played 4:3 LB black bands are inserted at the top and back. bottom and you can enjoy full wide im- 7 - 2 Only DVD software intended for general use and children can be ages (16:9) on a 4:3 size TV. played back. 1 Only DVD software intended for chi
