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DVD RECORDER
WITH HARD DISC
MODEL
DV-HR300U
OPERATION MANUAL
• The region number
1
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 2 Then, plug into AC Power 3 Do not press the POWER 4 EZ SET UP complete.
to Recorder first. Outlet. button until completion of
EZ SET UP completo.
EZ Set Up.
En primer lugar conecte A continuación,
la antena/el cable a el enchúfelos
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For future reference, record the model and serial number (located on the rear of the product) in the space provided. Model No.: DV-HR300U ———————————— Serial No.: ———————————— WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This symbol warns the user of CAUTION uninsulated voltage within the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK unit that can cause dangerous DO NOT OPEN electric shocks. CAUTION: This symbol alerts the user TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate this product and save these instruc- ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE tions for later use. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This GROUND CLAMP product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810–20) POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. In GROUNDING CONDUCTORS order not to defeat the safeguards incorpor
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ....................... 3 About START MENU.................................... 29 About START MENU ...................................................... 29 Features ....................................................... 6 Basic START MENU Operation ..................................... 29 Accessories ................................................. 7 Clock Setting ............................................... 30 Auto Clock Setting ..............................
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Contents HDD Playback .............................................. 64 Enjoying High Quality Sounds................... 93 Playback ........................................................................ 64 Playing 2 Channel Audio with an Analog Connection .... 93 Playback from REC LIST ............................................... 65 Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 Channel) and DTS Audio with a Playback by Selecting Title Number (Direct Playback) .. 66 Digital Connection .........................
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Features A new timer recording system: A variety of hard disc t DVD 1 5 “Easy Recording Guide” dubbing functions 3 • The Recorder is equipped with a high-capacity hard 1High speed dubbing* disc, so you’ll have more chances than ever before Enables high speed dubbing from hard disc to DVD for timer recording, and the new timer recording so you can enjoy creating your own video library. system makes this even easier. A schedule grid of *3 For high speed dubbing, use discs conforming to DVD- times
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Features 2Colored buttons Comprehensive editing functions The remote control has colored buttons with four 7 (Only titles recorded on the hard disc or in VR different colors. Functions are displayed in four mode on DVD-RW can be edited.) different colors on the screen, and the Recorder can be operated by directly designating these 1Play list edit functions. This lets you gather only the needed parts (i.e. a 3Luminous buttons “Play List”) from a recorded original video (title). Luminous buttons a
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Precautions about Using This Product Do not use at locations at high Do not place objects on the Re- temperature. corder. • If you leave this equipment at a location which rises to an • Do not place any objects, such as vases or lighted abnormally high temperature (like the inside of a car with candles on the top of the Recorder. the windows shut), this may cause deformation of the • Set up at a location where there is adequate space above cabinet or malfunction. Be very careful not to allow the
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Precautions about Using This Product • In the unlikely event that the hard disc (HDD) malfunc- Upkeep of cabinet tions for some reason, you cannot replace it by yourself. If • The cabinet surface employs a lot of plastic. Do not wipe you disassemble the Recorder you will void the warranty. these surfaces with benzene or thinner because this may Please contact the nearest Sharp Authorized Service cause deterioration or paint peeling. Center. We cannot provide compensation for data content if data
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About Hard Disc (HDD) This Recorder has a built in hard disc (abbreviated In the unlikely event that there is some problem like loss “HDD”) for recording and playback. Beware of the of recorded video or audio content due to a 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 the HDD itself or its content, failure of the disc to
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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 1. (Discs marked Used with This Recorder ALL will play in any player.) • DVD Video operations and functions may be different • The following discs can be played back and recorded from the explanations in this manual and some operations with this Recorder. Do not use an 8 cm (3") adapter (for may be prohibited due to
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About DVD *7 About MP3 file format Types of Discs for Recording 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. The recording format that can be selected may (Some files that have “.mp3” extensions or files that have vary according to the disc version and type of disc. not been recorded in MP3 format will produce noise or • Make sure to use a disc that has the words “For V
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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 • The recording format that can be selected may differ applicable recording mode. depending on the disc. Refer to the section on Types of Recording Recordable Time Description Discs for Recording (page 12). Mode • Recording in the VR mode and Video
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About DVD Using the Proper Disc Unrecordable Material Select the disc and recording format to be used Æ Æ Æ Æ Æ This Recorder is equipped with a copy guard according to the objective of the recording. function that prevents recording of video software Select the disc and recording format by referring or broadcast programs that contain a signal that restricts copying in accordance with copyrights and to the table below. so forth. Objective Disc Used Recording Format Example: • When you want to pl
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Initialization and Finalization Initialization (Formatting) Initialization is required when using DVD-RW discs in the Video mode. (See page 106 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. 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 cha
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About the Contents of the Disc The Icons Used in This Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Case Operation Manual When you buy a DVD Video disc, the back of the disc case usually contains various information about the contents of HDD ...................... Indicates the functions that can be the disc. performed for the hard disc. DVD VIDEO .............. Indicates the functions that can be 1 2 performed for DVD Video discs. DVD-RW DVD-RW ... Indicates the functions that can be 1. English 1. English VR MO
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Important Information Disc Precautions Copyright • It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full Be Careful of Scratches and Dust compliance with the copyright laws of the United States • DVD-R and DVD-RW discs are sensitive to dust, finger- and that prior permission be obtained from copyright prints and especially scratches. A scratched disc may owners whenever necessary. not be able to be recorded, or important data recorded • This product incorporates copyright protection techno
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Major Components Main Unit (Front) 1 2 3 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 POWER (p. 26) 7 Disc tray (p. 40) 12 Æ Æ Æ Æ Æ REC (pp. 39, 41) 2 STANDBY indicator (p. 26) 8 OPEN/CLOSE (p. 40) 13 REC STOP (pp. 39, 41) 3 TIMER indicator (p. 44) 9 RESET (p. 110) 14 REC PAUSE (pp. 39, 41) 4 CHANNEL "/' 10 LINE IN 3 (p. 97) 15 HDD (p. 35) • AUDIO Input jacks 5 PLAY/REC indicators 16 DVD (p. 35) • VIDEO Input jack (for
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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) 1 18 7* HDD (p. 35) 2 8* REC LIST/DVD TITLE (pp. 65, 73) 19 9* Cursor buttons (' /" /\ /|) (pp. 27, 29) 20 3 10* EXIT (p. 29) 21 11 COLOR BUTTON (pp. 43, 65) 22 Blue (A), Red (B), Green (C), Yellow (D) 23 4 12* REV (pp. 37, 67, 71) 24 5 13* STILL/PAUSE (pp. 37, 67, 71) 25 6 14* ■ STOP/LIVE (pp. 37, 64, 70) 26 7 15
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Major Components Loading the Batteries 1 While pressing Y down, 2 Load the batteries. 3 Slide the battery cover slide the battery cover in Load the two “AAA” size batteries (R-03, in the direction of the the direction of the UM/SUM-4) supplied with the remote arrow until it clicks. arrow. control unit. Make sure that the battery poles and are positioned as indicated. NOTE • Do not subject the remote control unit to shock, water or excessive humidity. • The remote control unit may not function
