Sharp DV-740H Operating Instruction
the
off
off plug destroyed immediately
off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13 A socket
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the coloured
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked N or coloured
The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 1.6 A fuse.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of
same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cutthe mains plug and fit an appropriate type.
DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut and disposed of in a safe manner.
Under no circumstances should the cutoutlet, as a serious electric shock may occur.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instruction below:
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
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black.
? The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked L or
coloured red.
Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three-pin plug.
Before replacing the plug cover make sure that:
? If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, Its value is the same as that removed from the cut-off plug.
? The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply over the lead wires.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Note:
This unit can be used only where the power supply is
AC 220V-240V, 50/60Hz. It cannot be used
elsewhere.
CAUTION:
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 PLAYER IS
HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
Laser Diode Properties
Material: AlGalnP
Wave length: DVD 650 ± 15 nm
CD 790 ± 20 nm
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser output: Max. 0.5 mW
Power Lead Protection
To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against
electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the
following,
l Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting
the AC power lead.
l Keep the AC power lead away from heating
appliances.
l Never put any heavy object on the AC power lead.
l Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power
lead in any way.
l This player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
l The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT is located on the rear
cover.
l This product contains a low power laser device. To
ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or
attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
(Rear of product)
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Location and Handling
l Do not place your Player in enclosed space or do not
cover it to prevent excessive temperatures inside the
unit.
l Do not place the Player in direct sunlight, or near heat
sources.
l Keep the Player away from magnetic fields, i.e.
loudspeakers etc.
l Do not place any object containing water or other
liquids on the Player. In the event that liquid should
enter the cabinet, unplug the Player immediately and
contact the retailer or service centre approved by
SHARP immediately.
l Do not remove the Player cabinet. Touching parts
inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/or
damage to the Player. For service and adjustment
inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service
centre approved by SHARP.
Periods of no use
When the unit is not being used, switch the unit to the
Standby mode.
When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should
be unplugged from the household AC socket.
No Fingers or Other Objects Inside
Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.
Stacking
Place the unit in a horizontal position, and do not place
anything heavy on it.
Condensation
Moisture may form on the pickup lens in the following
conditions:
l Immediately after a heater has been turned on.
l In a steamy or very humid room.
l When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold
environment to a warm one.
If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate
properly.
In this case, turn on the power and wait about one hour for
the moisture to evaporate.
Cleaning
Unplug your Player before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning. Do not use cleaning fluids or aerosols which
could enter the unit and cause damage, fire, or electrical
shock. These substances may also deteriorate the finish of
your Player.
Service
Do not attempt to service this Player yourself. Please refer
any service to the nearest service centre approved by
SHARP.
Copyright
Recording and playback of any material may require
consent.
Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright
Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection
Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972
and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.
Copy Protection
This DVD video player supports Macrovision copy protection.
On DVDs that include a copy protection code, if the contents of
the DVD are copied using a VCR, the copy protection code
prevents the videotape copy from playing normally.
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.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights 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.
Recommended Measures for Optimum
Picture Excellence
The unit is a precision device that is constructed using
extremely accurate technology.
Soiling or friction affecting the pickup lens or disc drive can
impair the image quality. In the worst case, neither video or
audio will be played back. To obtain optimum picture quality,
the Player should be checked (cleaning and replacement of
some parts) every 1,000 hours. Note that this period varies
depending on the environment (temperature, humidity, dust,
etc.) in which the Player is used. Contact your authorized
Sharp supplier for details.
If there is Noise Interference on the TV While
a Broadcast is being Received
Depending on the reception condition of the TV,
interference may appear on the TV monitor while you watch
a TV broadcast and the unit is left on. This is not a
malfunction of the unit or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast,
turn off the unit.
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Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself.
INDEX
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................................................2
INDEX................................................................................ 4
FEATURES........................................................................5
PACKAGE CONTENTS....................................................6
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................7
DISC CARE.......................................................................8
DISC COMPATIBILITY CHART........................................9
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT.............................................10
FRONT & REAR PANEL/DISPLAY WINDOW ...............12
FRONT PANEL ............................................................. 12
REAR PANEL ............................................................... 12
DISPLAY WINDOW........................................................ 13
PREFERENCES....................................................... 20
AUDIO ...........................................................................20
SUBTITLE...................................................................... 20
DISC MENU................................................................... 20
PARENTAL.....................................................................20
PASSWORD .................................................................. 21
DEFAULTS..................................................................... 21
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) ....................................... 22
DVD OSD MODES ...................................................... 22
AUDIO CD/VCD OSD MODES...................................... 22
BASIC OPERATION OF PLAYBACK ............................ 23
START PLAYBACK....................................................... 23
SKIP PLAYBACK .......................................................... 23
STILL/PAUSE PLAYBACK............................................ 23
FAST FORWARD/REVERSE SCAN ......................... 24
SLOW-MOTION PLAYBACK ........................................ 24
STOP PLAYBACK ........................................................ 25
CONNECTIONS.............................................................. 14
VIDEO OUTPUT TERMINALS AND CONNECTIONS .............. 14
AUDIO OUTPUT TERMINALS AND CONNECTIONS .............. 15
INITIAL SETTING ...........................................................16
TV SETUP ................................................................ 16
TV DISPLAY ...................................................................16
TV TYPE ........................................................................16
SCART OUT...................................................................16
AUDIO SETUP.......................................................... 17
AUDIO OUT....................................................................17
DOWN MIX.....................................................................17
DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP........................................... 17
DUAL MONO..................................................................17
DYNAMIC.......................................................................18
AUDIO EFFECT SETUP........................................... 18
AUDIO EFFECT .............................................................18
LINEAR PCM SETUP ............................................... 18
Linear PCM OUT............................................................18
GENERAL SETUP.................................................... 19
ANGLE MARK................................................................19
OSD LANGUAGE...........................................................19
CAPTIONS.....................................................................19
SCREEN SAVER............................................................19
ADVANCED OPERATION OF PLAYBACK ................... 26
REPEATED PLAYBACK ...............................................26
PROGRAM PLAYBACK ............................................... 26
TITLE MENU (DVD ONLY) ......................................... 27
DVD MENU (DVD ONLY) ........................................... 27
MULTI-ANGLE PLAYBACK .......................................... 27
CHANGING SUBTITLE DURING PLAYBACK .................... 28
CHANGING AUDIO LANGUAGE DURING PLAYBACK...... 28
DIRECT FUNCTION..................................................... 28
VCD PLAYBACK CONTROL (PBC) ..........................29
MP3 PLAYBACK ............................................................ 30
MP3 COMPATIBLE FORMAT ...........................................30
OPERATION METHOD ................................................... 30
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION........................................ 30
GLOSSARY ..............................................................32
REGION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION................ 32
LICENSE .................................................................. 32
Dolby License ................................................................32
DTS License ..................................................................32
WARNING................................................................. 32
TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................. 33
SPECIFICATION....................................................... 34
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FEATURES
< Compatible With DVD, VCD, Audio CD, and
MP3 Media Format.
This DVD player can play a variety of disc media
including DVD Video, Video CD, Audio CD, and MP3
media format.
< Two SCART Terminals
This DVD player equipped with two SCART terminals
to offer the ability to connect with VCR to TV.
(Loop-Through Interface).
< 2 Channel Analog Audio Output
This DVD player offers one set of down mixed analog
audio output.
< Virtual 3D Surround Sound
This DVD player features the virtual 3D surround
sound effect through standard analog outputs.
< Coaxial Digital Audio Outputs
The DVD player features one coaxial digital audio
output. User selectable SPDIF/RAW and SPDIF/PCM
digital audio maximizes convenience when switching
between DVD and Audio CD playback.
< Dolby
Audio Output Support
®
Digital, DTS®, and MPEG Digital
< Auto NTSC and PAL Video Disc
Conversion
This unit can play NTSC and PAL formats discs. This
DVD player can automatically convert either format to
match your TV set. For example, if your TV set is a
PAL system TV and you’re playing a NTSC format disc,
this DVD player will automatically convert the NTSC
format signal to PAL format signal to play on your TV.
< Video Zoom Support
The user selectable digital video zoom-out, zoom-in on
a specific portion of a video image.
< Multi-Speed Fast Forward/Reverse Scan
The digital fast forward/reverse scan function is
capable of scanning with different speeds.
< Multi-Speed Slow Motion Forward /
Reverse Scan
This DVD player offers perfect slow motion scans.
< Volume Control of Analog Audio Output
This DVD player can control the volume of analog
audio output from remote control.
< Auto Power Shut Down Function
This DVD player offers auto power shut down function.
This DVD player can send Dolby® Digital, DTS®, and
MPEG Digital audio data via its built-in digital audio
output to an external Dolby® Digital or DTS® or MPEG
Digital decoder.
< High Quality 96kHz/24bit Audio D/A
Converter
This DVD player features a 96KHz/24Bit D/A converter
for superior audio reproduction of encoded discs.
< 10-Bit 27Mhz D/A Video Converter
This DVD player’s 10-bit D/A converter is four times
more accurate than conventional 8-bit converters. The
result is artifact-free and crystal clear video image.
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When the player is not in use for 20 minutes, the player
will shut down automatically to save the power
consumption and prolong the life of DVD player.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please verify that the following items are included within the DVD carton. If items are missing, please contact your
retailer/supplier.
< DVD Player x1
< Remote Control Unit x1
< AAA Batteries x2
< SCART Cable x1
< Operation Manual x1
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PRECAUTIONS
Please read the following carefully to get the best and safest performance from this DVD player
< Power Supply
Make sure to use the correct power outlet as rated on
the back of the DVD unit. (AC 220-240 V)
< Power Cord
? Do not put any heavy objects on top of the power cord
to avoid fires or electrical shocks caused by cord
damage.
? Unplug the power cord if the unit will not be used for a
long time.
< Unit Placement
? Do not place this unit in locations with:
ü Vibrations
ü High humidity
ü Poor ventilation
ü Direct sunlight
ü Extremely high or low temperatures
? This unit should be placed on a horizontal surface
only.
? Keep this unit away from television sets, radios,
computers and loudspeakers to avoid magnetic field
interference.
< Usage and Storage
? Do not remove the top cover to avoid possible
electric shock from touching the inside of this unit.
? Do not place any heavy objects on top of this unit.
< Condensation
? Condensation may result from moving the unit from a
cold place to a hot place. Please turn the power on
for 1 to 2 hours before using this unit if condensation
occurs.
< Unit Cleaning
? Clean the front panel and the body of the unit with a
dry soft cloth. Other areas can be cleaned using a
soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent. Do not
clean with evaporative solutions to avoid possible
damage to the unit.
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DISC CARE
< Disc Usage
? Please hold all discs by their edges or the centre
opening as shown below. Do not touch the shiny
surface of the discs.
? Do not stick labels or tape on the discs, and do not
scratch or damage the discs.
? The disc spins at a high speed during playback. Do
not use damaged, cracked, or warped discs because
they could damage the unit.
< Disc Cleaning
? Fingerprints or dirt on disc surfaces can weaken the
light reflected from the disc and directly influence the
signal quality. The poorer the signal quality, the
poorer the playback performance. Keep the disc
clean by wiping it straight out from the centre with a
dry soft cloth.
? If the disc is very dirty, wipe with a moist soft cloth,
then follow with a dry soft cloth.
? Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzene,
thinner, anti-static electricity liquids, or any other
solvent. These may damage the disc surface.
< Disc Storage
? Please keep the discs in their original cases to avoid
bending the discs. Do not keep discs in locations
with high temperature, high humidity, or direct
sunshine. These conditions may also cause
damage to the discs.
? Carefully read all instructions on the disc label.
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DISC COMPATIBILITY CHART
This DVD player can play the following types of discs:
Disc Type Dimension/Side/Layer Max. Playback Time (Storage Capacity)
DVD Video
Video CD
Audio CD
DVD MPEG2 TYPE
12 cm (5’’) /single sided/single layer
12 cm (5’’) /single sided/double layer
12 cm (5’’) /double sided/single layer
12 cm (5’’) /double sided/double layer
8 cm (3’’) /single sided/single layer
8 cm (3’’) /single sided/double layer
8 cm (3’’) /double sided/single layer
8 cm (3’’) /double sided/double layer
133 min. (4.7 GB)
242 min. (8.5 GB)
266 min. (9.4 GB)
484 min. (17 GB)
41 min.
75 min.
82 min.
150 min.
VCD MPEG1 TYPE
12 cm (5’’)/single sided/single layer 74 min.
8 cm (3’’)/single sided/single layer 20 min.
CD CD
12 cm (5’’)/single sided/single layer 74 min.
8 cm (3’’)/single sided/single layer 20 min.
Notes:
1. DVD and VCD Discs contain both video and audio and can support multiple audio tracks.
2. Audio CD: Discs have audio only.
3. Do not insert DVD-ROMs, CD-ROMs or Photo CDs in this DVD player.
4. This unit complies with VCD Version 1.1 and Version 2.0.
5. This unit is compatible with CD-R & CD-RW.
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