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DVD RECORDER
MODEL
DV-RW2U
OPERATION MANUAL
OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL TIMER ON/OFF
POWER
REC
DISC
STANDBY TIMER
DISC IN
AV
TIMER AUTO REC
• 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 4 EZ SET UP complete.
to recorder first. Outlet. POWER button until
EZ SET UP completo.
completion of EZ Set Up.
En p
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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-RW2U ———————————— 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 SH
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate this product and save these ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE instructions 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 Change the Display on the TV Screen........................... 28 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS....................... 3 Change the Display on the Front Panel Display ............ 28 Features ....................................................... 6 Playback....................................................... 29 DVD Playback ................................................................ 29 Accessories ................................................. 6 Playback the playback-only discs......
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Contents DISC LANG. ................................................................... 81 Simple Recording Timer ............................. 51 DD LEVEL(Dolby Digital Output Level) .......................... 81 Changing the Settings of the Simple Recording Timer .. 51 Digital OUT ................................................................ 81 Cancelling the Simple Recording Timer ......................... 51 Basic Settings of the Playback Setup Screen ................ 82 PARENTAL Level Se
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Features Playback Function Edit Function • Powerful sound comparable to a movie theater • Editing a recorded material without changing an Connecting this recorder to an AV amplifier compatible Original with Dolby Digital or DTS lets you enjoy powerful You can edit original recordings by creating a collection Surround sound filled with a sense of presence. of titles (Playlist) without actually altering the recorded • Find what you want to watch quickly and easily titles (originals). Unlike video
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About Discs • 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. Played on This Recorder The region number for this product is 1. (Discs marked ALL will play in any player.) • The following discs can be played back and recorded • The specific playback functionality for some DVD discs is with this recorder. Do not use an 8 cm (3") adapter (for determined by the disc manufacturer. Because this CDs). recorder plays di
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About Discs 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. *3 About MP3 file format MP3 files are audio data compressed in MPEG1 Audio layer 3 file format. “MP3 files” have “.mp3” as extensions. (Some files that have “.mp3” extensinos or files that have not been recorded in MP3 format will produce noise or cannot be played.) ˝˝˝ Playing MP3 discs ˝˝ • Some MP3 files are no
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About Recording Recording Format Discs and Recording Formats • There are two recording formats available with this • DVD-RW and DVD-R discs can be recorded with this recorder consisting of the VR mode and Video mode. recorder. The recording format that can be selected may • The recording format that can be selected may differ vary according to the disc version and types of disc. depending on the disc. Refer to the section on Discs and Recording Formats Recording Formats. Types of Discs VR Mode V
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About Recording ˝˝˝ Video Mode ˝˝ Recording Time • Additional recordings can be made with this recorder • The recording mode that can be set varies according to provided there is available space on the disc until the the recording format. Refer to the table below for the disc is finalized. (Additional recordings and erasure applicable recording mode. cannot be performed once the disc has been finalized.) • The remaining time cannot be returned to the status prior Recording Recording format Recor
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About Recording Using the Proper Disc Unrecordable Material Select the disc used and recording format according to ˝ Video recordings protected by a copy guard (a signal that the objective of the recording. controls copying to prevent recording) cannot be Select the disc and recording format by referring to the recorded. table below. Example: ˝ DVD videos ˝ PPV (pay-per-view) broadcasts Objective Disc Used Recording Format ˝ The proper image may not be able to be obtained in the • When you wan
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Initialization and Finalization Initialization (Format) Initialization is required when using DVD-RW discs in the Video mode. (See page 88 for details about Initialization) When an unused DVD-RW disc is placed in the recorder immediately after it 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 86). When using a DVD-RW disc in the Video mode without changing this sett
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About the Contents of the Disc Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Case The icons used in this When you buy a DVD Video disc, the back of the disc case Operation Manual ususally contains various information about the contents of DVD VIDEO .............. Indicates the functions that can be the disc. performed for DVD Video discs. DVD RW DVD RW ... Indicates the functions that can be 1 2 VR MODE VIDEO MODE performed for DVD-RW discs. VR MODE: 1. English 1. English 2 • Indicates the functions that can be
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Precautions During Use Disc Precautions Copyright • It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full Proper Disc Storage compliance with the copyright laws of the United States Place the disc in the center of and that prior permission be obtained from copyright the disc case and store the owners whenever necessary. case and disc upright. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology Avoid storing discs in locations that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. paten
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Major Components Main Unit (Front) 2 3 1 4 56 OPEN/CLOSE CHANNEL TIMER ON/OFF POWER REC DISC STANDBY TIMER DV IN/OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L(MONO)-AUDIO-R LINE IN 2 SKIP STILL/PAUSE PLAY STOP RESET AV DISC IN TIMER AUTO REC 78 90 qwert yui ( ) ( ) 1 POWER P.29 0 DISC IN indicator P.29 ( ) ( ) 2 Disc tray P.29 q STANDBY indicator P.28 ( ) ( ) 3 OPEN/CLOSE P.29 w TIMER indicator P.53 ( ) ( ) e AV AUTO REC indicator P.61 4 CHANNEL / P.24 ( ) ( ) 5 TIMER ON/OFF P.52 r DISC TIMER indicator P.56 ( )
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Major Components Main Unit (Rear) IN FROM COMPONENT ANTENNA LINE R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT (480I/480P) IN 1 AUTO Y REC VHF/UHF/CATV DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL IN 3 PB OUT TO TV OUT PR To an AC outlet 123 IN FROM COMPONENT ANTENNA OUT LINE R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO (480I/480P) IN 1 Y AUTO REC VHF/UHF/CATV DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL IN 3 PB OUT TO TV OUT PR 456 7 1 LINE IN 1 (AUTO REC) 5 LINE IN 3 · AUDIO input jacks · AUDIO input jacks · VIDEO input jack · VIDEO input jack · S-VIDEO input jack · S-VIDEO input
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Major Components Remote Control Unit Operating Renge of Remote Control o 1 2 p OPEN/CL POWER OPEN/ DISC TIMER DISC POWER STANDBY TIMER CLOSE ON/OFF TIMER DISC IN AV TIMER AUTO REC 3 ANGLE AUDIO CH a 4 SETUP/ DNR ZOOM INPUT FUNCTION s About 30° About 30° 5 TITLE MENU d 6 Front 22.96ft. f 7 SET/ TIMER DISC OPEN/ POWER CLOSE ON/OFF TIMER RETURN ENTER 8 ANGLE AUDIO CH SETUP/ g DNR ZOOM INPUT 9 + VCR PLUS h TIMER PROG. ( ) 1 TIMER ON/OFF (P.52) p OPEN/CLOSE P.29 0 j REC MODE ( ) ( ) 2 POWER P.29 a CH
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Major Components Operating a TV Using the Setting the Remote TIMER DISC OPEN/ POWER CLOSE ON/OFF TIMER Remote Control Control Code ANGLE AUDIO CH • There are two types of codes (remote (Universal Remote Control) SETUP/ FUNCTION DNR ZOOM INPUT control codes) for operating this recorder The Universal Remote Control may operate the with the remote control (RC1 and RC2). If TITLE MENU basic functions of 21 different types of TVs. you operate this recorder with the remote To enter the Manufacturer’s
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Basic Conneciton 1 Connect the TV antenna Easy Connection cable to the IN FROM The following connection is the basic connection to watch or record TV programs. To use cable box or satellite receiver, see “CATV or Satellite Receiver Connec- ANTENNA jack on the rear tions” on page 21. of this recorder. Important! 2 Connect the OUT TO TV • This recorder is equipped with copy protection technology. The playback jack on the rear of this picture from this recorder will not appear correctly on your TV
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Basic Conneciton Connecting Using Using Other Types of Video Output In order to view clearer DVD images, it is recommended that you use a commer- an S-Video Output cially available S-Video or component video cable when connecting your TV to the video output. Connect the S-VIDEO output jack on this recorder to the S- TV VIDEO input jack on your TV using a S-VIDEO cable (Com- mercially available). To S-VIDEO input jack Important! • When using this connection, set “PROGRESSIVE” in “PLAYBACK SETUP”
