Sharp DV-HR400H, DV-HR480H User Manual

DVD RECORDER WITH HARD DISC

MODEL

DV-HR480H DV-HR400H

OPERATION MANUAL

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The region number

for this Recorder is 2.

PAL

SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 5A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a or approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the 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, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type. DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of in

To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below: IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

- The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked N or coloured 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.

Note: A 3A fuse is also acceptable for a non-rewireable (moulded) plug which is used for this product.

a safe manner. Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet, as a serious electric shock may occur.

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

SAFETY INFORMATION

Note:

This Recorder can be used only where the power supply is AC 220V-240V, 50Hz. 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 RECORDER 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.

Power Cord Protection

To avoid any malfunctions of the Recorder, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following.

• Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord.

• Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.

• Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.

• Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in any way.

• This Recorder is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

• The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the rear cover.

• 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.

■DV-HR480H

Laser Diode Properties

Material: DVD: AlGaInP

CD: AlGaAs

Wave length: DVD: 658nm

CD: 785nm

Laser output: Max. DVD: 160mW (Pulse)

CD: 8.5mW (Continuous)

■DV-HR400H

SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 1

Features ....................................................... 4

Accessories ................................................. 6

Precautions about Using This Product ..... 7

About Hard Disc (HDD) ............................... 9

Recording Format .......................................................... 9

Unrecordable Material .................................................... 9

Hard Disc Operation (Recording/Playback/Time Shift

Recording) ................................................................... 9

Initialisation .................................................................... 9

CPRM (Copy Control) Information ................................. 9

About DVD ................................................... 10

Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Recorder.... 10

Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Recorder ............. 11

Types of Discs for Recording ......................................... 12

Recording Formats ........................................................ 13

Recording Time .............................................................. 13

Disc Remaining Time ..................................................... 13

Using the Proper Disc .................................................... 14

Unrecordable Material .................................................... 14

Initialisation and Finalisation ..................... 15

Initialisation (Formatting) ................................................ 15

Allowing Discs to Be Played Back

with Other DVD Players (Finalisation) ......................... 15

About the Contents of the Disc ................. 15

Title, Chapter and Track ................................................. 15

Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Case ............................ 16

The Icons Used in This Operation Manual ..................... 16

Important Information ................................. 17

Disc Precautions ............................................................ 17

Cautions Regarding Recording ...................................... 17

Major Components...................................... 18

Main Unit (Front) ............................................................ 18

Front Panel Display ........................................................ 18

Main Unit (Rear) ............................................................. 18

Remote Control Unit ...................................................... 19

Loading the Batteries ..................................................... 20

Operating a TV Using the Remote Control (Universal

Remote Control) .......................................................... 21

Setting the Remote Control Code .................................. 22

Basic Connection ........................................ 23

Connection Using Aerial Cables and SCART Cables ......

Using Other Types of Video Output ................................ 24

Auto Installation .............................................

Turning the Power On .................................................... 25

Using the AUTO INSTALLATION for Initial Setting ......... 25

About START MENU .................................... 27

About START MENU ...................................................... 27

Basic START MENU Operation ..................................... 27

Clock Setting ............................................... 28

Clock Setting .................................................................. 28

Channel Setting ........................................... 29

Channel Setting ............................................................. 29

Deleting Channels .......................................................... 30

Re-naming Channels ..................................................... 30

Post Code .................................................... 31

Post Code Security ........................................................ 31

Changing PIN NUMBER ................................................ 31

Display Information..................................... 32

Channel Information ....................................................... 32

Checking Remaining Time of HDD and Number of

Titles ............................................................................ 32

Checking Remaining Time of DVD and Number of|

Titles ............................................................................ 33

Switching Front Panel Display ....................................... 34

Turning off the LCD Backlight ........................................ 34

Preparation to Operate This Recorder ...... 35

Time Shift Viewing/Chasing Playback ....... 36

Time Shift Viewing.......................................................... 37

Chasing Playback .......................................................... 37

Recording to HDD ....................................... 38

Direct Recording to HDD ............................................... 39

Setting the Record End Time during Direct Recording

(Simple Recording Timer)............................................ 40

Recording to DVD........................................ 41

Loading Disc .................................................................. 41

Direct Recording to DVD ................................................ 41

Setting the Recording Mode (HDD/DVD)... 43

HDD Recording Mode and Recording Time................... 43

DVD-RW/R Recording Mode and Recording Time ........ 43

Setting the Manual Recording Mode (MN) ..................... 44

Direct Recording the TV programme you are watching . 44

Timer Recording/The GUIDE Plus+

System ................................................... 45

GUIDE Plus+ System Overview ..................................... 45

GUIDE Plus+ Setup ....................................................... 46

The “One-Button-Record” Feature ................................. 49

Browse, Search, etc... .................................................... 50

Timer Recording with VIDEO Plus+®............................. 51

Manual Recording (Timer Recording by Specifying Date,

Time and Channel) ...................................................... 53

Editing (Confirm, Change and Cancel) a Timer

Programme .................................................................. 55

Other Functions of the GUIDE Plus+ System ................ 56

Dubbing (HDD/DVD) .................................... 58

Dubbing Method and Dubbing Types ............................. 58

Titles Including “Copy Once” Enabled Programme ........ 58

Rate Conversion Dubbing and High Speed Dubbing ..... 59

Limitation during Dubbing .............................................. 60

Dubbing (HDD↔DVD)/High Speed Dubbing

(HDD→DVD) ................................................................ 61

Eliminating Problems (Recording, Timer

Recording, Dubbing) ............................. 63

HDD Playback .............................................. 65

Playback from REC LIST ............................................... 65

Playback by Selecting Title Number (Direct Playback) .. 66

Other Types of Playback ................................................ 67

Contents

DVD/CD Playback ........................................ 69

Loading Disc .................................................................. 69

Playback from REC LIST ............................................... 69

DVD-RW(Video format)/DVD-R Playback...................... 70

DVD Video Playback ...................................................... 70

Audio CD/Video CD Playback ........................................ 71

Other Types of Playback ................................................ 71

Playback by Selecting with the Menu in the DVD ........... 74

MP3/WMA File Playback ............................. 75

To Play Another File (music title) during Playback ......... 75

To Skip the File during Playback .................................... 75

JPEG File Playback ..................................... 76

Playing back still images in sequence ............................ 76

Playing back still images in a selected folder ................. 76

Play back Slide Show ..................................................... 76

Settings During Playback ........................... 77

Function Control ............................................................. 77

Simultaneous Recording/Playback

Function ................................................. 79

Chasing Playback .......................................................... 79

Simultaneous Recording/Playback ................................ 79

Function Menu ............................................. 80

How to Use the FUNCTION MENU ............................... 80

Editing (HDD/DVD) ...................................... 81

About Editing .................................................................. 81

Editing Procedure .......................................................... 81

Switching between Original and Play List (Play Lists can

be created only for HDD or VR mode) ......................... 82

Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) .......... 83

Erasing Unnecessary Scenes from an Original Title

(ERASE SCENE) ......................................................... 83

Changing Thumbnail (CHANGE THUMBNAIL) .............. 85

Making Sections in a Title (DIVIDE CHAPTER)............. 86

Combining Chapters Together

(COMBINE CHAPTERS) ............................................. 87

Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD).................... 88

Creating a Play List ........................................................ 88

Adding a Scene from an Original to a Play List

(ADD SCENE) ............................................................. 89

Changing the Title Sequence (MOVE TITLE) ................ 91

Erasing Unnecessary Scenes (ERASE SCENE) ........... 92

Changing Thumbnail (CHANGE THUMBNAIL) .............. 92

Making Sections in a Title (DIVIDE CHAPTER)............. 92

Combining Chapters Together

(COMBINE CHAPTERS) ............................................. 92

Disc Management........................................ 93

Inputting/Changing Title Name

(CHANGE TITLE NAME) ............................................. 93

Disabling Title Edit and Erase (TITLE PROTECT) ......... 94

Disabling DVD Disc Edit and Erase

(DVD Disc PROTECT) ................................................. 94

Erasing All Titles ............................................................ 95

Erasing by Selecting a Title (or Chapter) ....................... 95

Initialise/Finalise ......................................... 96

Initialisation .................................................................... 96

Finalisation ..................................................................... 96

Basic Operation for INITIALISE/FINALISE .................... 97

Enjoying High Quality Sounds................... 98

Playing 2 Channel Audio with an Analogue Connection .. Playing Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG Audio with a

Digital Connection

Playing 2 Channel Audio with a Digital Connection .........

........................................................ 98

Recording from External Equipment ......... 100

Recording from a Digital Camcorder Using i.LINK

(DV-HR480H only) ....................................................... 100

Settings for Recording from a Digital Camcorder

(DV-HR480H only) ....................................................... 101

Recording from a Digital Camcorder

(DV-HR480H only) ....................................................... 102

Recording from a Camcorder (VCR) Using an Analogue

Connection .................................................................. 103

Function Setting .......................................... 104

Functions under OTHER SETTINGS ............................. 104

REC FUNCTION ............................................................ 104

Basic Operation for REC FUNCTION Setting ................ 106

VIEW/PLAY SETTING ................................................... 107

Basic Operation for VIEW/PLAY SETTING .................... 110

ADJUSTMENT ............................................................... 111

Basic Operation for ADJUSTMENT Setting ................... 114

CONTROL SET .............................................................. 115

Basic Operation for CONTROL SET .............................. 116

Troubleshooting ..........................................117

On-screen Error Messages ........................121

Glossary ....................................................... 124

Specifications .............................................. 127

Features

The DV-HR480H/DV-HR400H DVD Recorder with Hard Disc realises easy programming with the GUIDE Plus+ system, and up to 48x high-speed dubbing.

“DVD Multi-Play” can play 5 types

of recordable DVD discs

• Besides DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW *

DVD+R *1 discs, it can also play DVD-RAM *2 discs. Even a DVD borrowed from a friend can be played no matter what format it uses.

Only the discs recorded in a video format and finalised can be played.

DVD-RAM Version 2 discs with a 4.7GB or 9.6GB capacity which have been recorded using the VR system of another DVD recorder. (To play a DVD-RAM disc, remove the disc from its cartridge.)

Support for high-speed dubbing

and

at up to 48x speed from the HDD to DVD makes creating a video library easy

1High speed dubbing*

Enables high speed dubbing from hard disc to DVD so you can enjoy creating your own video library.

2Rate conversion dubbing

The mode can be selected from 32 levels just like recording mode. This enables recording at the optimal picture quality, given the remaining empty space on the disc.

3Exact dubbing

This automatically adjusts to the optimal record mode so that the material is dubbed exactly into the remaining area on the disc.

To perform high-speed dubbing, you must use discs conforming to Ver.1.1/2x, 1.2/2x or 1.2/4x for DVD-RW, or Ver.2.0/4x or 2.0/8x for DVD-R. When using DVD-RW Ver.1.1/2x and DVD-R Ver.2.0/4x, the maximum dubbing speeds will be approximately 12x and 24x, respectively.

Progressive scanning playback

• Using Component Video Output, you can enjoy high

quality, high-density video with no jagged contours and no flicker.

The GUIDE Plus+ system

• The GUIDE Plus+

screen television programming guide integrated into the Recorder. The system is available at no monthly charge and offers programme listings for all major channels received in your home, one-touch recording, search by genre, recommendations according to your profile and more. In this new era of ever-increasing number of channels, the GUIDE Plus+ system offers television viewers a convenient way to find out what's on right now or in the next week, by channel or by genre. The GUIDE Plus+

*4 system is an interactive on-

system also allows viewers to automatically set their recording selections quickly and easily. The TV listings information displayed in the GUIDE Plus+ system is obtained directly from sources in the broadcasting industry. This information is received and processed by Gemstar-TV Guide and “broadcasted” via so called “Host Channels” directly to the Recorder.

• You can also programme your Recorder for timer recording simply by inputting the PlusCode number.

GUIDE Plus+, SHOWVIEW, VIDEO Plus+, PlusCode, G-

LINK are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates.

Built-in DV terminal for high

quality dubbing from digital video camcorder (DV-HR480H only)

• You can connect to a digital video camcorder with

i.LINK to perform high quality digital video dubbing. You can also operate camcorder playback functions such as rewind, fast forward, and stop from the control panel.

High picture quality design (Used

in all hard disc and DVD modes)

1VBR (Variable Bit Rate) recording

Constantly maintains optimal high picture quality by varying the bit rate (amount of video data) for each scene depending on the video content (e.g. whether movement is fast or slow).

2Improved play noise reduction

3-dimensional DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION: This eliminates the noise contained in the brightness signals and colour signals, and minimizes the rough textures of images. BLOCK NOISE REDUCTION: This cuts the amount of block noise seen in the fast-moving images in sports programmes, for example. MOSQUITO NOISE REDUCTION: This reduces the flicker noise that occurs in areas such as the outlines of images.

3Linear PCM recording

Linear PCM recording with high sound quality is supported * other such programmes with a clear sound quality.

Supports only the XP mode.

to reproduce music programmes and

Features

Speed viewing and speed listening

(Rapid play)

• Plays a disc at 1.5 times faster than normal speed with sound. It lets you check lengthy recorded programmes quickly and easily.

32-step manual rate video record-

ing

• The video recording mode can be selected form 32 steps, including four basic steps of high image quality (XP), standard (SP), x2 (LP) and x3 (EP) . You may choose one from these steps for optimal image quality depending on the amount of free memory remaining on the disc.

Comprehensive editing functions

(Only titles recorded on the hard disc or in VR mode on DVD-RW can be edited.)

1Play list edit

This lets you gather only the needed parts (i.e. a “Play List”) from a recorded original video (title). You can rearrange scenes and combine them with other scenes, or rearrange titles. This is convenient when you want to dub and save only the necessary scenes and titles.

2Chapter edit

This lets you divide a title into chapter units during recording/playback or using the edit screen. After dividing, a list of recordings (thumbnails) can be displayed in chapter units, so you can copy, erase or dub to the play list in chapter units.

3Erase Scene

This lets you erase unnecessary scenes. This is convenient when you want to cut out the commercials in a recorded programme before dubbing.

4Batch erasing of titles/chapters

Titles and chapters which become unnecessary after editing can be batch erased by selecting them from the list of recordings (thumbnails).

5Edit undo function*

If you mistakenly erase data during editing, this function lets you restore it to its immediately preceding state, just like “Undo” on a PC, so you can edit worry-free.

Edit undo can only be used once. It only works when “UNDO” is assigned to a coloured button (yellow) displayed on the screen.

“Time Shift Viewing”, “Chasing

Playback” and “Simultaneous Recording/Playback” —functions you can only get with a hard disc

1Time shift viewing

While you are watching a programme, the phone rings.… At times like this, you can pause the programme being broadcast at the press of a button, and then watch the rest of the programme at your leisure after you finish your phone call.

2Chasing playback

You return home earlier than expected while timer recording is in progress…. At times like this, you don’t have to wait for recording to end. You can immediately view the programme from the beginning.

3Simultaneous recording/playback

Even while recording to the hard disc, you can enjoy playback of a DVD, or programmes already recorded on hard disc. You don’t have to wait for recording to finish.

MP3/WMA file playback

• This Recorder allows you to playback MP3/WMA files recorded on CD-RW/R.

JPEG file playback

• This Recorder enables you to display still images stored as JPEG files on a CD-RW/R. You can display images one at a time, or use the Slide Show function to automatically display images sequentially.

Accessories

Remote control unit

Quick Start Guide

(TINS-B782WJZZ)

Attention: Your product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products.

Two R-03 size batteries

(“AAA” size, UM/SUM-4)

for the remote control unit

RF coaxial cable

A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)

1. In the European Union

Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin!

Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment. Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one. *) Please contact your local authority for further details.

If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements.

By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.

Video/audio cable

G-LINK cable

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal. For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even if you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

B. Information on Disposal for Business Users

1. In the European Union

If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:

Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.

For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-back of your used products.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Precautions about Using This Product

Do not use at locations at high temperature.

• If you leave this equipment at a location which rises to an abnormally high temperature (like the inside of a car with the windows shut), this may cause deformation of the cabinet or malfunction. Be very careful not to allow the area around the Recorder or discs to reach a high temperature.

• Do not place the Recorder on any equipment which gets hot.

• Do not place at a location which is exposed to direct sunlight, or near a heater. Be careful because doing so will have an adverse effect on the cabinet and components.

Avoid dust and smoke.

• Do not place the Recorder at a location which is unstable, subject to heavy vibration or where there is a lot of dust or tobacco smoke. Doing so may cause malfunction or accidents.

Set up the Recorder so it is horizontal.

• Do not stand the Recorder up vertically or place it upside down. Doing so will cause malfunction.

Do not place objects on the Recorder.

• Do not place any objects, such as vases or lighted candles on the top of the Recorder.

• Set up at a location where there is adequate space above the Recorder.

• Do not place a TV or other heavy object on the Recorder. Doing so may result in problems like noise appearing on the screen, or deformation of the cabinet.

Keep away from magnetic objects.

• Keep the Recorder away from strong magnetic objects.

Do not remove the cabinets.

• Do not remove the Recorder cabinets. Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/or damage to the Recorder. For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, please contact the nearest service centre approved by Sharp.

Do not cover the fan or ventilation holes on the back of the Recorder.

• When setting up the Recorder, do not cover the fan or ventilation holes on the rear of the Recorder. This will interfere with the cooling fan and cause malfunction. Be especially careful of this point when housing the Recorder in a TV stand or AV rack. Ensure that there is a gap of approximately 5 cm (2 inch) between the back of the Recorder and the wall, TV stand or AV rack.

5cm

• Do not use the Recorder on carpets, or on a bed or sofa, or wrap the Recorder in cloth or other material. This will interfere with the cooling fan and cause malfunction.

Handle the Recorder carefully.

• Do not drop the Recorder, or subject it to strong impact or vibration. Doing so will cause malfunction. Be careful when carrying or moving the Recorder.

No fingers or other objects inside

• Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.

When moving or shipping the Recorder

• Please remove any discs before packing the Recorder. If you are not using the Recorder for long periods, remove any discs and turn off the power.

Dew formation

• Dew may form on the surface of and inside the Recorder if you suddenly carry it from a cold location to a warm location, or use it in a cold room where heating has just been turned on (i.e. on a winter morning). If dew forms, let the Recorder sit with the power off until the dew disappears. Using the Recorder with dew formation present may cause malfunction. (Page 17)

Precautions about Using This Product

Upkeep of cabinet

• The cabinet surface employs a lot of plastic. Do not wipe these surfaces with benzene or thinner because this may cause deterioration or paint peeling.

• Do not apply volatile liquids like insecticide to the cabinet. Also, do not allow long-term contact with materials like rubber, vinyl products or synthetic leather. Doing so may cause problems like paint peeling.

• Do not affix stickers or tape to the Recorder. Doing so may cause cabinet discolouration or damage.

• If the cabinet or Front Panel Display gets dirty, gently wipe it off with soft cloth like flannel. If it is extremely dirty, soak a cloth in neutral detergent diluted with water, wring the cloth well, wipe, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Using powerful cleaners may cause discolouration, deterioration or paint peeling. We recommend testing any cleaners at an inconspicuous location on the Recorder.

Electromagnetic interference

• If you use a mobile phone or other electronic equipment near the Recorder, video may be disturbed or become noisy during playback or recording due to electromagnetic interference.

Aerial

• To avoid the effects of radio interference, set up the aerial at a location away from busy roads, electric wires for train, electric transmission lines and neon signs. This is effective for preventing electric shock accidents in the unlikely event that aerial falls down.

• Do not make the aerial line unnecessarily long, or bundle it. Be careful because doing so will cause the picture to be unstable.

• The aerial is exposed to the weather, so be careful to periodically check and replace it. This will ensure a beautiful picture. Aerials are particularly susceptible to damage at locations with heavy smoke and soot, and locations exposed to sea breeze.

Hard disc (HDD)

• This Recorder records programmes onto a hard disc (HDD). The hard disc is equipped with a safety mechanism to protect data from impact, vibration and dust. However, to prevent loss of recorded data, you should be particularly careful of the following points:

• Do not subject the Recorder to any impact.

• Do not use at a location which is unstable or subject to

vibration.

• Do not move the Recorder while the power is on.

• Do not unplug the power cord from the AC outlet

during recording or playback. First turn power “OFF”, and then unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

• Do not use at a location with abrupt temperature

variation (variation of more than 10°C per hour).

• The Recorder will malfunction if used at a cold location

(5°C or less) or an extremely hot location (35°C or higher).

• If you carry the Recorder from a cold location to a

warm location, let the Recorder sit for a while before using it.

• In the unlikely event that the hard disc (HDD) malfunctions for some reason, you cannot replace it by yourself. If you disassemble the Recorder you will void the warranty. Please contact the nearest service centre approved by 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.

Power conservation

• When you are finished using the Recorder, by turning the power off you will conserve power. If you are away for long periods, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to ensure safety.

Important note regarding setup

• Do not cover the fan or ventilation holes on the back of the Recorder. Doing so will interfere with heat dissipation and cause malfunction.

Notes about use

• The Recorder and cabinet may become a little hot, depending on the use environment when using this Recorder. This is not a malfunction.

• When unplugging the power cord (to move the Recorder, etc.), first turn off power (STANDBY indicator on the front of the Recorder lights up red) to protect the hard disc (HDD).

• When power is turned on, the fan will rotate to cool the Recorder.

• Immediately after plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, or after recovery from a power failure, the unit may fail to operate for more than ten seconds because the Recorder is performing system adjustment.

Notes about this operation manual

• In this operation manual, the terms “the Recorder”, “this Recorder” or “your Recorder” refer to the “DV-HR480H/ DV-HR400H DVD Recorder with Hard Disc”.

• The screen displays and Recorder illustrations given in this operation manual are for explanatory purposes, and may differ somewhat from the actual screen and Recorder.

About Hard Disc (HDD)

This Recorder has a built in hard disc (abbreviated as “HDD”) for recording and playback. Beware of the following points when setting up and using the Recorder. Failure to observe precautions may cause damage to the HDD itself or its content, failure of the disc to operate, or recording of noise.

• Do not subject the Recorder to any vibration or impact.

• Do not place the Recorder in a cramped location which might block the cooling fan or ventilation port on the back of the Recorder.

• Do not place the Recorder at a location with severe temperature variation. s If the Recorder is set up at a location with severe temperature variation, dew may form on and inside the Recorder. If the Recorder is used with internal dew formation present, this may cause HDD damage or malfunction. We recommend keeping variation in room temperature within 10˚C per hour. Do not place the Recorder at a location with high humidity.

•

• Place the Recorder horizontally, never at an incline.

• When the power is on, do not unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, turn off the breaker for the area where the Recorder is set up, or move the Recorder. s When moving the Recorder, first turn off the power (the STANDBY indicator is lit red)and then unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

Recording Format

■ HDD recording is done using the variable bit rate format (VBR) for more efficient recording. The following phenomena may occur.

With the variable bit rate format, the remaining amount which can be recorded may increase or decrease relative to the display of the remaining amount of HDD space.

• When the display indicates that the remaining amount of HDD space is low, first delete unnecessary programmes, and then record with an extra margin in the amount of remaining space.

• Even if you delete a programme, the remaining amount may not increase by the amount of deleted time. When recording new video, record with an extra margin in the amount of remaining space.

• With this Recorder, part of the HDD capacity is used as a system management area.

Unrecordable Material

• This Recorder is equipped with a copy guard function that prevents recording of video software or broadcast programmes that contain a signal that restricts copying in accordance with copyrights and so forth.

• In the case a copy guard signal is contained in a source video that occurs partway through recording, recording is paused at that point. Recording resumes when the copy guard signal is no longer present, while no recordings will be made for the part where the copy prevention signal is present.

In the unlikely event that there is some problem like loss of recorded video or audio content due to an HDD malfunction, please be aware beforehand that Sharp will bear no responsibility to compensate for the content which could not be recorded or edited, for the loss of recorded or edited video, or for other related direct or indirect damages.

■ If a power failure occurs

• The content being recorded or timer recorded may be damaged if power failure occurs.

• The content being played back may be damaged.

■ For important recording

• If the HDD malfunctions, the content recorded on the HDD may be lost. If you wish to save content permanently, we recommend copying or moving the content to DVD-RW or DVD-R.

NOTE

• If a message indicating an HDD error is displayed (such as “ERROR IN HDD. CANNOT OPERATE.”) and the HDD has malfunctioned, you cannot replace the HDD by yourself. If you disassemble the Recorder, the warranty will become void. Also, recovery of data is impossible. If playback is possible, re-record the recorded content onto a DVD-RW/R disc, and contact your nearest service centre approved by Sharp.

Hard Disc Operation (Recording / Playback / Time Shift Recording)

• If the Recorder is used in a cold location (a location at low temperature), the drive will only allow live viewing after power is turned on until the HDD is ready. During this time, the Recorder will not allow Time Shift Viewing, recording, display of recording lists or playback of recorded programmes. Please wait until the HDD is ready.

Initialisation

• Initialisation erases all video recorded on the HDD. Ensure you dub important recordings onto DVD-RW/R discs before initialising.

CPRM (Copy Control) Information

• CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) manages protection for content copyrights.

• There are 3 types of copy control signals: “Copy Freely”, “Copy Once” and “Copy Never”. “Copy Never” programmes cannot be recorded. When a “Copy Once” enabled programme is copied from HDD to DVD-RW, the video is not copied — it is moved from the HDD to the DVD-RW (i.e. the content recorded on the HDD is erased).

• “Copy Once” programmes that have been recorded to a DVD-RW disc cannot be dubbed to the HDD.

About DVD

A Quick Reference for Selecting Discs

The following is a quick reference to see what discs can/ cannot be used with this recorder. Each disc has a compatible Recording Format(s). Also, there are some constraints. For detailed and exact information, read the explanations in pages 10 and 11.

■ Can Play Back and Record

DVD-RW DVD-R

■ Can Only Play Back (Can Not Record)

DVD Video (with Region number “2” and “ALL” only) DVD+RW/DVD+R (finalized disc only) DVD-RAM (remove the cartridge) Video CD Audio CD CD-RW/CD-R

■ Can Neither Record nor Play Back

CDG, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, SVCD, SACD, PD, CDV, DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio

Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Recorder

•

Since this Recorder is compatible with the PAL format, use discs that contain the letters “PAL” on the disc or package.

NTSC and PAL-60 signals cannot be recorded. (A black screen is shown when NTSC or PAL-60 signals are input to the external input.)

•

The following discs can be played back and recorded with this Recorder. Do not use an 8 cm (3") adapter (for CDs).

• Use discs that are compatible with standards as indicated by the presence of the following logo marks on the disc label. Playback of discs not complying with these standards is not guaranteed. In addition, image quality or sound quality is not guaranteed even if such discs are able to be played back.

Discs For Recording and Playback

Disc Type

DVD-RW

DVD-R

•Ver.1.0

•Ver.1.1

•Ver.1.1 (CPRM compatible)

•Ver.1.1/2x (CPRM compatible)

•Ver.1.2/4x (CPRM compatible)

•Ver.2.0

•Ver.2.0/4x

•Ver.2.0/8x

4.7

“Copy Once” broadcasts and other programmes that can be recorded only once can be recorded. In the real operation, the Recorder does not always realise the maximum speed.

Recording

Format

VR mode VR mode Video mode

Video mode

Contents

Audio + Video (Movie)

Disc Size

12 cm (5"), single-sided/ double-sided, single layer disc

Discs for Playback (Playback Only)

Disc Type

DVD Video Region

DVD-RW/DVD-R

DVD+RW/DVD+R

DVD-RAM (Remove the cartridge from the disc) Video CD

Audio CD

CD-RW/CD-R

number

ALL

4.7/9.6 GB Ver. 2.0

This Recorder has been designed on the premise of

Recording

Format

Video mode

VR mode Video mode

Video mode (finalised disc only) VR mode

Video CD

Audio CD (CD-DA)

MP3 file

WMA file

JPEG

Video CD

playing back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards. CDs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be able to be played back with this Recorder.

• DVD video players and discs have region numbers, which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played. The region number for this product is 2. (Discs marked ALL will play in any player.)

• DVD Video operations and functions may be different from the explanations in this manual and some operations may be prohibited due to disc manufacturer’s setting.

• If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayed during playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure displayed.

• The audio component of a DVD video recorded at 96 kHz (Linear PCM) will be output as 48 kHz audio during playback.

• This Recorder conforms to the PAL colour system. Also you can play discs recorded with the NTSC system via a PAL system TV set. (The Recorder does not output NTSC signal but only PAL signal.)

NOTE

• Some of the discs in the tables above may not be able to play back depending on each disc.

Contents

Audio + Video (Movie)

Audio

Still image (JPEG file) Audio + Video (Movie)

Disc Size

12 cm (5") 8 cm (3")

8 cm (3")

12 cm (5")

12 cm (5") 8 cm (3")

Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Recorder

■ The following discs are unable to be played back or are not played back properly on this Recorder. If such a disc is mistakenly played back, the speakers may be damaged due to the large volume. Never attempt

to play back such discs.

CDG, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, SVCD, SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio

■ 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.

■ The following DVD video discs cannot be played.

• Discs not containing “2” or “ALL” for the region number (discs sold outside the authorized marketing area).

• Discs produced illegally.

• Discs recorded for commercial use.

The region number for this product is 2.

■ The following DVD-RW/R, DVD+RW/R and DVD-RAM discs cannot be played.

• Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be played back.

• Discs may not be played back depending on the recorder used for recording.

■ The following Audio CD discs cannot be played.

• Discs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be played back with this Recorder.

• This Recorder has been designed on the premise of playing back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards.

■ The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played.

• Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be played back.

• Non-finalised discs cannot be played back.

• Discs recorded in a format other than a Video CD/ Audio CD and JPEG/MP3/WMA file format played back.

• Discs may not be played back depending on their recording status or the status of the disc itself.

• Discs may not be played back depending on their compatibility with this Recorder or the recorder used for recording.

cannot be

About DVD

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” extensions or files that have not been recorded in MP3 format will produce noise or cannot be played.)

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Æ Playing MP3 discs

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The MP3 files are not played in the order they were recorded.

• The maximum number of layers which can be recognized, including files and folders, is 8.

• Some multi-session discs cannot be played.

• It is recommended to record data at a lower speed as data recorded at fast speed can produce noise and may not be able to be played.

•

The more folders there are, the longer the reading time.

• Depending on the folder tree, reading MP3 files can take time.

• Folder or track (file) names are limited to 8 characters. Folder or track (file) names that go over 8 characters will be abbreviated. (Certain letters or symbols in folder names or title name may not be displayed.)

• The playing time may not be correctly displayed during MP3 file playback.

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Æ The following files cannot be played on this Recorder.

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• Discs that have more than 256 folders or 999 files.

• When both Audio CD format and MP3 files format are recorded on a disc. (The disc is recognized to be an Audio CD and only tracks in the Audio CD format are played back.)

About JPEG file format

JPEG is a type of file format for storing still-image files (photos, illustrations, etc.). The Recorder lets you play JPEG format still-image files.(Max. 2MB; in general, equivalent to a 3 mega pixel resolution.) Even files with a resolution exceeding 3 mega pixels can be played if their capacity is less than 2MB.

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Æ File formats that are not compatible.

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• Still images in formats other than JPEG (such as TIFF) cannot be played.

• There may be some files that cannot be played even if they are in the JPEG format.

• Progressive JPEG files cannot be played.

• Moving image files and audio files as well as the Motion JPEG format files, though they are JPEG files, cannot be played.

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Æ Other files that cannot be played back

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• JPEG files larger than 2MB in size cannot be played.

• Files with filenames consisting of more than 8 characters will not be recognized.

• You may not be able to play some still images which you have created, touched up, copied or otherwise edited on your computer.

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Æ You may experience one or more of the following

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symptoms when playing files.

• It may take some time to play files depending on the number of folders, number of files and volume of data involved.

• EXIF information will not be displayed. EXIF stands for Exchangeable Image File Format, and is a standard for storing interchange information in image files, especially those using JPEG compression. (Refer to http://exif.org for more information).

• Still images other than those of 720 x 480 pixels in size and integral multiple of this size may show black borders around the edges.

About DVD

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Æ When using the unit to play a CD-RW/R disc with

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still images stored (recorded).

• With CD-RW/R discs on which still images are mixed in with music or movies, you will be able to play only the still images. You may not be able to play some of these discs at all.

• This unit can recognize a maximum of 256 folders arranged in up to 8 hierarchical levels. The maximum number of files recognized is 4,096 files.

• Multi-session discs cannot be played.

• You may not be able to play some still images you have processed (rotated or saved by overwriting other images) using image processing software or some still images you have imported from the Internet or e-mail.

• Characters used in still image filenames other than half-size alphanumeric may be replaced with asterisks (*) or spaces on the display or the file may not be played even if the filename has 8 or less characters.

About WMA file format

WMA is a data compression format of Microsoft Corporation. “WMA files” have “.wma” as extensions. (Some files that have “.wma” extensions or files that have not been recorded in WMA format will produce noise or cannot be played.)

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Æ Playing WMA discs

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• The WMA files are not played in the order they were recorded.

• The maximum number of layers which can be recognized, including files and folders, is 8.

• Some multi-session discs cannot be played.

• It is recommended to record data at a lower speed as data recorded at fast speed can produce noise and may not be able to be played.

• The more folders there are, the longer the reading time.

• Depending on the folder tree, reading WMA files can take time.

• The playing time may not be correctly displayed during WMA file playback.

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Æ The following files cannot be played on this

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Recorder.

• Discs that have more than 256 folders or 999 files.

• When both Audio CD format and WMA files format are recorded on a disc. (The disc is recognized to be an Audio CD and only tracks in the Audio CD format are played back.)

Types of Discs for Recording

• DVD-RW and DVD-R discs can be recorded with this Recorder. The recording format that can be selected may vary according to the disc version and type of disc.

• Make sure to use a disc that has the words “For Video”, “For General” or “For Recording” on the disc or disc jacket for recording and playback with this Recorder.

Disc Type

DVD-RW Ver.1.1 DVD-RW Ver.1.1 (CPRM) DVD-RW Ver.1.1/2x (CPRM) DVD-RW Ver.1.2/4x (CPRM)

DVD-R Ver.2.0 DVD-R Ver.2.0/4x DVD-R Ver.2.0/8x

DVD-RW Discs

• DVD-RW discs are available in Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 (CPRM compatible), Ver.1.1/2x (CPRM compatible) or Ver.1.2/ 2-4x (CPRM compatible).

• When a disc has been recorded in the VR mode, it can be recorded and erased repeatedly. Erasure also allows the recording time to be increased.

• When a disc has been recorded in the Video mode, additional recording is possible until the disc is full. The recording time does not increase*6 even if titles are erased, but if the disc is initialised (pages 15 and

96) full recording time is possible.

Recording time can only be increased when the last title is erased (titles cannot be erased after a disc has been finalised).

DVD-R Discs

• DVD-R discs can only be recorded in the Video mode.

• Although additional recordings can be made until the disc is full, disc space does not increase even if titles are erased (because erasure here refers only to making the titles not visible).

• Although these discs can be played back with other DVD players once they have been finalised, the discs can no longer be recorded or erased after they have been finalised.

• Discs can be additionally recorded and edited with this Recorder only until they are finalised.

Recording Format

VR mode

—

Video mode

About DVD

Recording Formats

• There are two recording formats available with this Recorder: the VR mode and the Video mode.

• The recording format that can be selected may differ depending on the disc. Refer to the section on Types of Discs for Recording (page 12).

• Recording in the VR mode and Video mode cannot be mixed on one disc.

VR (Video Recording) Mode

The VR mode is the basic DVD-RW recording format, and lets you enjoy the various editing functions available with this Recorder.

• When a disc has been recorded in the VR mode, it can be recorded and erased repeatedly. Erasure also allows the recording time to be increased.

• Recorded discs can only be played back with DVD-RW compatible DVD players

• “Copy Once” programmes can also be recorded*8.

• Although there are some cases in which the disc must be finalised, the disc can be recorded and erased after it has been finalised.

• DVD-RW compatible DVD players have the following

indication.

DVD players with this indication have the function of being able to play back DVD-RW discs recorded in the VR mode with a DVD recorder.

When using a DVD-RW Ver.1.1/1.2 disc (CPRM compatible). Recorded programmes cannot be played back with other DVD players (including DVD-RW players) or DVD recorders not compatible with CPRM.

Video Mode

This recording format is compatible with commercially available DVD players and DVD-ROM drives.

• Discs recorded in the Video mode cannot be recorded repeatedly or their content overwritten.

• When recording in the Video mode, discs can be played back, additionally recorded and edited only with this Recorder until they are finalised.

• Discs recorded in the Video mode can be played back with other DVD players by finalising them after recording. (However, this does not guarantee that these discs can be played back on all DVD players.)

• Recordings onto DVD-RW/R discs using the Video mode employ a new standard approved by the DVD Forum in 2000, and compatibility with this standard is left to the discretion of the respective DVD player manufacturer. Consequently, there are some models of DVD players and DVD-ROM drives that are unable to play back DVDRW/R discs. (Consult the maker of your device to determine whether it supports playback.)

• “Copy Once” programmes cannot be recorded.

• When bilingual broadcast is recorded, only the audio selected out of Lch and Rch will be recorded.

Recording Time

• The recording mode that can be set varies according to the recording format. Refer to the table below for the applicable recording mode. Recordable time is based on the recording time when using a 4.7 GB disc.

Recording

Mode

Recordable Time

About 1 hour

About 2 hours

About 4 hours

About 6 hours

Description

When you want to record highquality images. This is the standard recording mode. When you want to record for a long period of time with slightly lower image quality. When you want to place priority on recording time.

• Since recording capacity varies according to the recorded material, there may be cases where there is much more disc space remaining on the disc when recording is completed.

• Refer to page 43 about the recordable times when you choose “MN” (manual) Recording mode.

• Since recording to DVD is performed using VBR (variable bit rate, refer to the section on VBR Control on page 126) with the exception of some recording modes, recording time varies according to the material to be recorded.

• Recordable time may be shorter than that indicated above in the case of recording material of poor image quality such as broadcasts from televisions with poor reception.

• This does not guarantee the length of recording time. Actual recording time may be shorter than that indicated above depending on image quality and other aspects.

• The total of recording time and remaining time may not always agree with the recordable time of the recording mode.

• Block-like images may become conspicuous during scenes containing rapid movement due to the characteristics of digital image compression technology.

• When recording from digital broadcasts, you may notice a slight delay between video and audio. This is not a malfunction of the product.

Disc Remaining Time

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Æ VR mode

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• Additional recordings can be made as long as there is

available space on the disc. (Additional recordings can also be made after the disc is finalised.)

• Erasing unnecessary recordings lets you increase the

remaining time on the disc. (The disc can also be erased after it has been finalised.)

• When a Play List (page 88) is created, disc space will

not increase even if portions of titles or titles of Play List are erased.

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Æ Video mode

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• Additional recordings can be made with this Recorder

provided there is available space on the disc until the disc is finalised.

• In case you record on a DVD-RW disc, recordable

time will increase if you erase the last recorded title unless you finalise the DVD-RW disc.

• In case you record on a DVD-R disc, recordable time

will not increase even if you erase titles (page 95). (The erase function only hides the title, it does not actually erase it.)

About DVD

Using the Proper Disc

Select the disc and recording format to be used according to the objective of the recording. Select the disc and recording format by referring to the table below.

Objective

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When you want to play back a recorded disc with a DVD player or DVD Video compatible PC

• When you want to repeatedly record and erase a recorded disc

• When you want to edit a disc recorded with this Recorder

• When playing back with a DVD-RW compatible player with the following indication

• When you want to repeatedly record and erase a recorded disc

Disc to Use

Recordable DVD-RW disc Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 (CPRM compatible), Ver.1.1 /2x (CPRM compatible) or Ver.1.2 /4x (CPRM compatible)

Recording Format

Video mode recording

finalisation

VR mode recording

(finalisation)

Unrecordable Material

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Æ This Recorder is equipped with a copy guard

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function that prevents recording of video software or broadcast programmes that contain a signal that restricts copying in accordance with copyrights and so forth. Example:

• DVD videos

• PPV (pay-per-view) broadcasts

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Æ The proper image may not be obtained in the case

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a copy guard signal is contained in the images input from equipment connected to the external input jacks (LINE 1, LINE 2, LINE IN 3 or DV IN*) of this Recorder. Example:

• Images not output at proper brightness

• Incorrect output of picture size and other data

Connect such equipment directly to your TV without going through this Recorder. * Only DV-HR480H is equipped with DV IN.

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Æ In the case a copy guard signal is contained in a

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source video that occurs part way through recording, recording is paused at that point. Recording resumes when the copy guard signal is no longer present, while no recordings will be made for the part where the copy prevention signal is present.

• When you want to record a “Copy Once” satellite broadcast, etc.

When you want to play

• back a recorded disc with a DVD player or DVD Video compatible PC

• When not re-recording a recorded disc (when making a permanent recording or when you do not want the recording to be erased)

Recordable DVD-RW disc Ver.1.1 (CPRM compatible), Ver.1.1 /2x (CPRM compatible) or Ver.1.2 /4x (CPRM compatible)

Recordable DVD-R disc

Ver.2.0 Ver.2.0 /4x Ver.2.0 /8x

4.7

VR mode recording

Video mode recording

finalisation

Initialisation and Finalisation

Initialisation (Formatting)

Initialisation is required when using DVD-RW discs in the Video mode. (See page 96 for details about Initialisation.)

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 initialising in the VR mode. The settings can also be changed so that discs are initialised in the Video mode (“DVD AUTO INITIALISE” on page 105). When using a DVD-RW disc in the Video mode without changing this setting, initialise the disc in the Video mode after first completing initialisation in the VR mode (page 96).

• Initialisation entirely erases the contents of the disc.

• It takes about 1 minute to 1 and a half minutes for initialisation to be completed.

Allowing Discs to Be Played Back with Other DVD Players (Finalisation)

Discs must always be finalised in order to play them back with another DVD player after having been recorded in the Video mode. (See page 96 for details about Finalisation.)

Finalise discs on which all recordings have been completed so that they can be viewed with another DVD player or a DVD Video compatible PC. Discs that are not finalised may not be able to be played back with other DVD players or DVD Video compatible PCs. (However, this does not guarantee that finalised discs can be played back on all DVD players or DVD Video compatible PCs.)

• Finalising a DVD-R disc prevents all recording and editing of that disc.

• Although DVD-RW discs can be re-recorded by initialising even after they have been recorded in the Video mode and

finalised, all previously recorded contents are erased.

• Finalisation is required if a disc recorded in the VR mode cannot be played back with a DVD-RW compatible player. (Discs formatted in the VR mode can be recorded and edited even after finalisation.)

• Finalisation takes from several minutes to about an hour. (Processing takes longer if there is considerable available space on the disc.)

The following operations may cause malfunction.

• Operating discs recorded or edited by this Recorder, in a DVD recorder or PC’s DVD drive manufactured by other manu- facturers.

• Using the discs in above situation again with this Recorder.

• Operating discs recorded or edited by a DVD recorder or PC’s DVD drive made by other manufacturers than Sharp.

About the Contents of the Disc

Title, Chapter and Track

• DVDs are divided into “Titles” and “Chapters”. If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a separate “Title”. “Chapters”, on the other hand, are subdivisions of titles. (See Example 1.)

• Video CDs and Audio CDs are divided into “Tracks”. You can think of a “Track” as one tune on an Audio CD. (See Example 2.)

Recording on a DVD-RW/R disc

• One recording is treated as one title and the chapters will be inserted automatically every 10 minutes. You can choose the chapter interval from the following: 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or off (page 104).

• Each title, chapter and track will be numbered in order. Title, chapter and track may not be numbered in some discs.

Recording on a DVD-RW disc in VR mode

• When you pause during recording or erase the scene using edit function, chapter markers will be inserted automatically.

You can also insert chapter markers at your favourite scenes (page 86).

Recording in Video mode

You cannot insert chapter markers at your favourite scenes.

•

Example 1: DVD

Title 1

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Example 2: Video CD or Audio CD

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2

About the Contents of the Disc

Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Case

The back of the case of a DVD that is commercially available usually contains various information about the contents of the disc.

1 2

1. English

2. Chinese

3 4 5

16:9

213 546

z Audio tracks and audio formats

DVD discs can contain up to 8 separate tracks with a different language on each. The first in the list is the original track. This section also details the audio format of each soundtrack—Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG etc.

Dolby Digital

A sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. that gives movie theatre ambience to audio output when the Recorder is connected to a Dolby Digital processor or amplifier.

DTS

DTS is a digital sound system developed by Digital Theater Systems for use in cinemas. This system uses 6 audio channels and provides accurate sound field positioning and realistic acoustics. (By connecting a DTS Digital Surround decoder, you can also listen to DTS Digital Surround sound.)

Linear PCM

Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for Audio CDs. The sound on Audio CDs is recorded at 44.1 kHz with 16 bits. (On DVD discs, sound is recorded at between 48 kHz with 16 bits and 96 kHz with 24 bits.)

MPEG

MPEG Audio gives movie theatre ambience to audio output when the Recorder is connected to an MPEG Audio 5.1 channel processor or amplifier.

NOTE

• This Recorder supports 2-channel(L/R) audio and

5.1ch(Multi-channel) MPEG Audio 1/2(only when the DIGITAL AUDIO Output COAXIAL jack is used for connection). It does not support 7.1 channel MPEG Audio Ver.2.0.

1. English

2. Chinese

x Subtitle languages

This indicates the kind of subtitles.

c Screen aspect ratio

Movies are shot in a variety of screen modes.

v Camera angle

Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.).

b Region code

This indicates the region code (playable region number).

The Icons Used in This Operation Manual

HDD

...................... Indicates the functions that can be

DVD-RW

VR MODE

DVD-R

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

AUDIO CD

DVD-RW

VIDEO MODE

................... Indicates the functions that can be

.............. Indicates the functions that can be