Sharp DV-L88 User Manual

SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA 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

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

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.

plug destroyed immediately and disposed of in 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.

following code:

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

ENGLISH

DVD

OPERATION MANUAL

About This Manual

• All mentions of “the Player” refer to the DV-L88S Portable DVD Video Player.

• All mentions of “the Remote” refer to the remote control unit.

• The following table describes the icons used in this Operation Manual.

INFORMATION

GENERAL

SETTING UP

Icon Meaning

Quick Start Guide (the

Icon Meaning

OTHER INFORMATION

separate volume)

GENERAL INFORMATION

SETTING UP procedure

BASIC OPERATIONS

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

VIDEO

C D

Tips and Hints for easier operation

Functions for DVD

Functions for VIDEO CD

Functions for Audio CD

Important!

Be sure to read this Operation Manual carefully before using the Player for the first time, and keep it on hand for future reference when you experience operational problems.

OPERATIONS

BASIC

FUNCTIONS

SPECIAL

INFORMATION

OTHER

Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION

SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 4

GENERAL

Disc Handling and Maintenance ................................................................................................. 9

INFORMATION

Features ...................................................................................................................................... 10

Accessories ................................................................................................................................ 12

Types of Discs that Can Be Played on Your Player ................................................................. 13

Discs recorded by PAL system, Discs recorded by NTSC system and Type of TV connection ..........

General Guide ............................................................................................................................ 17

Using Headphones .................................................................................................................... 21

SETTING UP

Connecting to External Equipment for Input .......................................................................... 22

SETTING UP

Connecting a TV with External Terminals ................................................................................ 23

Connecting to Audio Equipment .............................................................................................. 24

Playing 2 channel audio ........................................................................................................ 24

Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), DTS and MPEG audio ................................................. 26

Using the AC Adapter ................................................................................................................ 27

Using the Battery Pack .............................................................................................................. 28

To install a battery pack in the Player ................................................................................... 28

To charge the battery pack ................................................................................................... 29

Battery Capacity Indicator ........................................................................................................ 32

BASIC

Turning Power On and Off ......................................................................................................... 33

Using the Remote Control ......................................................................................................... 35

OPERATIONS

Installing the battery in the Remote ...................................................................................... 35

Operating range of the Remote ............................................................................................ 35

Switching Operation Buttons to Select/Enter Buttons ........................................................... 37

Screen type and button functions ......................................................................................... 37

Operation Modes ........................................................................................................................ 39

Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 40

Initial setup (OSD LANGUAGE SETUP)............................................................................... 40

TV MODE SETUP setting ..................................................................................................... 41

SPECIAL

PARENTAL SETUP setting ................................................................................................... 43

AUDIO SETUP setting .......................................................................................................... 48

FUNCTIONS

DISC LANGUAGE setting ..................................................................................................... 52

OSD LANGUAGE SETUP setting......................................................................................... 55

Screen Size Setting .................................................................................................................... 56

Changing the Display Mode ...................................................................................................... 58

To change the display mode ................................................................................................. 58

DVD mode operation indicators ............................................................................................ 59

BASIC OPERATIONS

Playing a Disc ............................................................................................................................. 60

OTHER

To load a disc into the Player ................................................................................................ 60

INFORMATION

To play a disc ........................................................................................................................ 61

To adjust the volume level ..................................................................................................... 62

To stop disc play ................................................................................................................... 62

To remove the disc from the Player ...................................................................................... 63

Contents

To turn off the LCD display ................................................................................................... 63

Playing MP3 Discs ..................................................................................................................... 64

Other Disc Play Features .......................................................................................................... 66

Chapter skip ......................................................................................................................... 66

Track skip .............................................................................................................................. 66

To resume disc play after stopping ....................................................................................... 67

Slow-motion play .................................................................................................................. 68

Still (Pause) and Frame advance .......................................................................................... 68

Fast forward/Fast reverse ..................................................................................................... 69

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Using the Function Control ....................................................................................................... 70

About the Function control screen ........................................................................................ 70

Direct title/track skip ...................................................................................................... 72

Direct chapter skip ......................................................................................................... 73

Direct time skip .............................................................................................................. 74

Subtitle language setting ............................................................................................... 75

Angle setting .................................................................................................................. 76

Audio setting .................................................................................................................. 77

VIRTUAL DOLBY (QSURROUND) setting.................................................................... 78

DIGITAL GAMMA setting ............................................................................................... 80

DIGITAL SUPER PICTURE setting ............................................................................... 81

Zoom Function ........................................................................................................................... 82

Repeat Playback ........................................................................................................................ 83

Chapter repeat .............................................................................................................. 83

Title repeat ....................................................................................................................83

Track/Disc repeat ........................................................................................................... 84

A-B repeat ..................................................................................................................... 84

Programmed Playback .............................................................................................................. 85

Title programmed playback ........................................................................................... 85

Chapter programmed playback ..................................................................................... 87

Track programmed playback ......................................................................................... 89

Selecting Titles from the Title Menu ......................................................................................... 91

Setting Play Parameters Using the Disc Menu........................................................................ 92

Adjusting Display ....................................................................................................................... 93

To adjust display colours .......................................................................................................93

Viewing Images from an External Equipment ......................................................................... 94

INFORMATION

GENERAL

SETTING UP

OPERATIONS

BASIC

FUNCTIONS

SPECIAL

OTHER INFORMATION

References .................................................................................................................................. 95

Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 95

AC Adapter ........................................................................................................................... 97

Care ...................................................................................................................................... 97

Battery Pack (Optional Accessory) ....................................................................................... 97

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 99

Error Indicators and Warnings ................................................................................................ 103

Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 104

Glossary .................................................................................................................................... 106

INFORMATION

OTHER

SAFETY INFORMATION

Note:

This Player can be used only where the power supply is AC 110V-240V,

GENERAL

50/60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.

INFORMATION

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 PLAYER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

Laser Diode Properties

for DVD disc Play for CD, Video CD disc Play Material: AlGaInP Material: AlGaAs Wave length: 650 nm Wave length: 780 nm Emission duration: Continuous Emission duration: Continuous Laser output: Max. 0.7 mW Laser output: Max. 0.7 mW

SAFETY INFORMATION

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

• “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT” label is located at the bottom of the

Player.

• The laser caution labels are located at the bottom of the Player and printed in the disc compartment.

• 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.

CAUTION : VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENT.

VARNING : SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR ÄR URKOPPLADE. STIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN OCH BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN GENOM OPTISKA INSTRUMENT.

VARO : AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ TUIJOTA SÄTEESEEN ÄLÄKÄ KATSO SITÄ OPTISEN LAITTEEN LÄPI.

ADVARSEL : SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES OG SIKKERHEDSLÅS BRYTES.STIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN ELLER SE DIREKTE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER.

ADVARSEL : SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING, NÅR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. SE IKKE IND I STRÅLENHELLER IKKE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

INFORMATION

GENERAL

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENT.

DO NOT DEFEAT THESE INTERLOCKS.

CAUTION

WARNING

SAFETY INFORMATION

Power Cord Protection

To avoid any malfunctions of the Player, and to protect against electric

GENERAL

shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following.

INFORMATION

• 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.

Location and Handling

• Do not place your Player in closed spaces or do not cover it to prevent excessive temperatures inside the unit.

• Do not place the Player in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.

• Keep the Player away from strong magnetic objects.

• Do not insert or drop anything into the Player through the gaps as this

could cause serious damage, possibly resulting in fire.

• 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.

• 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.

Nonuse Periods

When the Player is not being used, turn it off. When left unused for a long period of time, the Player should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.

No Fingers or Other Objects Inside

Do not place any foreign object in the disc compartment.

Stacking

Place the Player in a horizontal position, and do not place anything heavy on it.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Condensation

Moisture may form on the pickup lens in the following conditions:

• immediately after a heater has been turned on.

• in a steamy or very humid room.

• when the Player is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warm

one. If moisture forms inside this Player, it may not operate properly. In this case, turn on the power and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate.

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 Player is left on. This is not a malfunction of the Player or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, turn off the Player.

Service

Do not attempt to service this Player yourself. Please refer any service to the nearest service centre approved by SHARP.

For the European Continent except the U.K.

Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant laws in your country.

For the U.K.

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 statutery enactments and orders.

Copy Protection

This Player supports Macrovision copy protection. On DVD discs that include a copy protection code, if the contents of the DVD disc are copied using a VCR, the copy protection code prevents the videotape copy from playing normally.

INFORMATION

GENERAL

SAFETY INFORMATION

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.

GENERAL

INFORMATION

This Player 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 Player 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. 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.

Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself.

At the worst, neither video nor audio will be played back. To

Disc Handling and Maintenance

Handling precautions

• Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will

(

not be soiled with fingerprints.

Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause

skipping and distortion.

• Do not write on the label side with a ball-point

pen or other writing utensils.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine,

thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or

any other solvent.

• Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.

• Do not install more than 1 disc.

Do not try to close the disc compartment cover

•

when the disc is not installed properly.

• Be sure to store the disc in its exclusive case

when not in use. Then store upright.

• Do not stick paper or adhesive labels to the

disc.

If the Surface is Soiled (C)

Wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only) cloth. When wiping discs, always move the cloth from the centre hole toward the outer edge. (If you wipe the discs using a circular motion, circular scratches are likely to occur, which will cause noise.)

If the playing surface of a disc is soiled or scratched, the Player may display indicator

on the screen and fail to play the disc correctly. Wipe any soiling off the playing surface with a soft cloth.

)

(B)

Disc compartment cover

Disc

INFORMATION

GENERAL

If the Disc is Brought from a Cold to a Warm Environment, Dew may form on the Disc

Wipe this dew off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc.

Improper Disc Storage

You can damage discs if you store them in the following places:

• Areas exposed to direct sunlight

• Humid or dusty areas

• Areas directly exposed to a heat outlet or heating appliance

Features

This Player can play back DVD video discs, VIDEO CDs and Audio CDs.

GENERAL

INFORMATION

• CD-R/CD-RW recorded in MP3 file format can also be played.

8" LCD Screen and Stereo Speakers

• A big 8" LCD screen and built-in stereo speakers provide exciting DVD

viewing, even without connecting to a TV.

2-Way Power Supply

• A 2-way power supply allows operation using the supplied AC adapter for

indoor play, or the battery pack (optional accessory) for outdoor play.

Compact, Lightweight Design

• Your Player is designed to go along just about anywhere.

High-Resolution Images, High-Quality Sound

• A high-resolution 336,960-pixel LCD screen produces images of outstanding

quality.

• DIGITAL GAMMA correction and DIGITAL SUPER PICTURE provide more

realistic image detail.

• VIRTUAL DOLBY (*

speakers.

QSURROUND) ensures richer sound from two built-in

AV input/output, optical digital output jack equipped as standard

• An optical digital output jack (which doubles as the phones jack) can be

used to output a stream of * audio and MPEG audio. Connecting a Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG Audio digital surround processor or amplifier to this jack creates an environment of amazingly powerful surround sound.

• The AV input/output jack can be used to connect a VCR or camcorder to

your Player. Or you can use these jacks to connect to a TV for big-screen viewing.

Dolby Digital 5.1 channel audio, *3DTS digital

Features

*1QSURROUNDTM is a trademark of QSound Labs, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the

double-D symbol(

) are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,

Inc.

INFORMATION

GENERAL

Accessories

■ Supplied Accessories

GENERAL

Remote control unit

INFORMATION

INPUT

–

ENTER

VOLUME

SHIFT

LCD ON/OFF

RETURN

/DVD

OPERATE

TITLE

FUNCTION

SETUP

VIDEO ADJ.

ZOOM

PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE

DVD VIDEO PLAYER

AC adapter Earphones

AC Cord

Only supplied with the model for the European Continent except the U.K.

AC Cord

Only supplied with the model for the U.K. and Eire

and Eire

CR2025 type lithium

Operation Manual Quick Start Guide

battery for the Remote control unit

■ Optional Accessories

Lithium ion battery pack (BT-L300S)

uide

tart G

ick S

Types of Discs that Can Be Played on Your Player

The unit can play back discs bearing any of the following marks:

INFORMATION

GENERAL

DVD [8cm (3") disc/ 12cm (5") disc]

VIDEO CD [8cm (3") disc/ 12cm (5") disc]

Audio CD [8cm (3") disc/ 12cm (5") disc]

CD-R/CD-RW [8cm (3") disc/ 12cm (5") disc]

• Players and discs are designed with region numbers which dictate the regions in

which a disc can be played. If the region number on the disc you want to play does not match the region number in your Player, you will not be able to play the disc.

• Supports until version 2.0.

• Discs recorded in MP3 file format

1 2 (See page 15.)

2 (See page 15.)

or Audio format.

The region number for this Player is

Samples of region number marks compatible with this Player:

.... ........

As for the list of the region number 2 countries and the world map for all

region numbers, refer to page 106.

Disc playable in all regions

213 546

ALL

Types of Discs that Can Be Played on Your Player

Discs that Cannot be Played

GENERAL

The following types of discs cannot be played back on this Player. In many

INFORMATION

cases, attempting to play back such discs may result in malfunction and/or damage to this Player.

• Illegally produced, or “pirated”, discs

• Photo CD, DVD-Audio, SACD, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, S-VCD/CVD, or any other disc with marks other than those displayed above

• Discs with unusual shapes (for example, heart-shaped or hexagonal)

• DVDs with region codes other than region number 2, such as discs intended for use in the U.S.A. (region 1) or China (region 6)

In addition to the above, when a disc is scratched, soiled, or marked with fingerprints, this Player may determine that the disc cannot be played, and display guidelines on page 9, and then try to load the disc again. While a disc is playing, minor soiling or scratches on the disc may disrupt the image (appearing as blocks on the screen). When the image is disrupted, the Player automatically restores the correct image after 2 or 3 seconds.

on the screen. When this occurs, clean the disc referring to the

Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available

In the cases listed below, the or indicator may appear on the TV screen, which indicates that the function or operation is not available.

• When you intend to perform the function or operation on which the manufacturer restriction is imposed: The specific functions on some DVDs and VIDEO CDs are determined by the disc manufacturer. As this Player plays disc data in accordance with the guidelines of the disc manufacturer, some functions may not be available on some discs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the disc.

• When you intend to perform the functions or operations prohibited for the current disc: The types of functions and operations that can be used for a particular disc vary depending on the features of that disc. Some disc functions and operations may differ from the descriptions given in this Operation Manual. In this event, follow the instructions given on the screen.

Types of Discs that Can Be Played on Your Player

Icons Used on DVD Discs

Sample Icons

1. English

2. Chinese

1. English

2. Chinese

16:9

INFORMATION

GENERAL

Number of recorded audio tracks

• This Player supports 2-channel (L/R) audio and 5.1ch (Multi-channel) MPEG Audio 1/2 (only when the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack is used for connection). It does not support 7.1 channel MPEG Audio Version 2.0.

• When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played, but the graphic images will not be shown.

Type of subtitles recorded

Screen aspect ratio recorded

Disc with multiple camera

angles

Region code indicator

(see page 13)

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.

Example: DVD

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

• VIDEO CDs and Audio CDs are divided into “tracks”. You can think of a “track” as one tune on an Audio CD.

Example: VIDEO CD or Audio CD

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

• Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded on them, but some do not.

Discs recorded by PAL system, Discs recorded

PAL signal Modified PAL signal NTSC signal

(

)

by NTSC system and Type of TV connection

• The Player can play back discs recorded by NTSC using the modified PAL

GENERAL

INFORMATION

system, such as DVD-region 2 and VIDEO CD, but cannot play back discs for the use in U.S.A. (region No. 1).

• Region numbers cannot be changed in this system.

• This Player also has a built-in system converter which makes it possible to

view discs (DVD-region 2 and VIDEO CD) recorded by the NTSC system using a PAL TV. (See “NTSC disc playback on a PAL TV” below.)

DVD Disc (region 2)

Video CD Disc

PAL

NTSC

PAL/modified PAL image is displayed on the LCD screen.

Signal is converted from NTSC system type to modified PAL system type.

Multi System TV

NTSC disc playback on a PAL TV

When playing an NTSC disc using a PAL TV, please note the following:

• The picture will shrink vertically to some degree, as shown in the diagram, but this does not indicate a malfunction in your TV or Player.

• If your TV does not have a V-HOLD control, the picture may roll and be unwatchable. However, if you use a TV with V-HOLD control, you can stop the rolling by adjusting the V-HOLD control and watch the picture.

PAL TV

General Guide

Player - Right side

Numbers in refer to the main pages in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained.

INFORMATION

GENERAL

S-VIDEO

input/output jack

VIDEO input/output jack (yellow) Only PAL signal can be input. (NTSC signal cannot be input.)

input/output jack (white)

input/output jack (red)

22, 23

AUDIO (L)

AUDIO (R)

Player - Rear

22, 23

23, 24

DC IN jack

OPERATE switch

25, 26

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)/ PHONES jack

Player - Front

GENERAL

INFORMATION

180°

General Guide

Display panel

angle range: 0°-180°

LCD screen

0°

Numbers in refer to the main pages in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained.

Speakers

Disc compartment

cover

40, 70, 93

SETUP/ADJ.

INPUT/DVD

Cursor buttons

('"\

ENTER

RETURN

29, 33

Ë (STOP)

û (PLAY)

Indicator lamp

À / à (SKIP)

â (STILL/PAUSE)

VOLUME –/

î OPEN

General Guide

Important!

• The range of movement for the display panel is 0° to 180°. Never try to force it open past 180°. Doing so can seriously damage the display panel and Player.

• The range of movement for the disc compartment cover is 0° to 60°. Never try to force it open past 60°. Doing so can seriously damage the disc compartment cover and Player.

Player - Bottom

Battery pack compartment (inside)

“ RELEASE” tab

INFORMATION

GENERAL

Battery pack compartment cover

General Guide

Remote Control Unit

GENERAL

INFORMATION

INPUT/DVD

OPERATE

FUNCTION

TITLE

VIDEO ADJ.

SETUP

(F.ADV)

(SLOW)

ZOOM

PROGRAM

(REPEAT)

Numbers in

refer to the main pages in this

Operation Manual where the topic is explained.

Select/Enter Mode

• The operation buttons have the following Select/Enter functions when Setup screen, Function control screen or another type of setting screen is on the display.

ENTER

OPERATE

INPUT

/DVD

–

VOLUME

TITLE

FUNCTION

ENTER

SHIFT

SETUP

VIDEO ADJ.

RETURN

ZOOM

PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE

LCD ON/OFF

DVD VIDEO PLAYER

VOLUME

–

VOLUME

SHIFT

â (STILL/ PAUSE)

à (SKIP)

û (PLAY)

Ë (STOP)

À (SKIP)

RETURN

è (FWD)

VIEW MODE

LCD ON/OFF

È (REV)

DISPLAY

Using Headphones

You can connect the earphones supplied with the Player or commercially available headphones with a stereo mini plug to the PHONES jack and listen to the audio output.

To use the supplied earphones

1 Connect the earphones supplied with the Player to the PHONES jack.

• The PHONES jack is a stereo mini jack.

PHONES

Important!

• Lower the volume level to minimum before you plug the supplied earphones or commercially available headphones.

INFORMATION

GENERAL

• Connecting the supplied earphones or commercially available headphones disables the Player’s speakers.

• The PHONES jack doubles as the optical digital output jack.

2 Use – VOLUME and VOLUME + to adjust the volume level.

Connecting to External Equipment for Input

Selecting the INPUT mode using INPUT/DVD on the Player automatically switches the function of its video and audio input/output jacks to input. Then you can view images from a connected VCR or camcorder on the screen of your Player.

External Equipment

VCR Camcorder

SETTING UP

To connect external equipment

VIDEO

AUDIO (L)

Jack and Plug Colours

Video: Yellow Audio Left: White Audio Right: Red

S-VIDEO

AUDIO (R)

Video/Audio cable (commercially available)

To video output jack

S-video cable (commercially available)

To audio

To S-video output jack

(Yellow) (White)(Red)

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

OUT

output jacks

AUDIO

OUT

VCR or other device with external output jack

Important!

• Be sure to turn both the Player and the other equipment off before connecting them. Doing so protects against damage.

• Refer to the operation manual for the other equipment for details about its operation, connecting procedures, etc.

Connecting a TV with External Terminals

You can use a commercially available S-video cable to connect your Player to a television equipped with an S-video input jack and enjoy viewing high-quality images on the TV screen.

• Be sure to turn both the Player and the TV equipment off before connecting them.

VIDEO

AUDIO (L)

Jack and Plug Colours

Video: Yellow Audio Left: White Audio Right: Red

S-VIDEO

AUDIO (R)

Video/Audio cable (commercially available)

To video input jack

S-video cable (commercially available)

To S-video input jack

S-VIDEO

INPUT

(Yellow)

VIDEO

(White)

AUDIO

input jacks

To audio

(Red)

To TV with external terminals

• If you want to listen to the audio through audio equipment, connect only the S-video cable or video cable to the TV.

• Play is possible while the display panel of the Player is closed. In this case, no audio is output from the Player speakers.

• Use the Remote to control the Player while the display panel is closed.

• You should turn off the LCD display to save battery by holding down LCD ON/OFF for two or more seconds.

To watch Player images on the TV

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Set the TV to channel where the Player is connected (“AV”, “VIDEO”,

etc.).

3 Turn on the Player and start play.

• See page 60 for details on how to play a disc.

SETTING UP

Connecting to Audio Equipment

Connecting the Player to audio equipment provides normal stereo sound plus powerful stereo sound enhanced by Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), DTS and MPEG Audio.

Playing 2 channel audio

■ Analogue Connection

Jack and Plug Colours

SETTING UP

AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R)

Audio cable (commercially available)

Audio Left: White Audio Right: Red

To amplifier audio input jacks

(White)

ANALOG INPUT

(Red)

Amplifier of stereo system, etc.

• When connecting to audio equipment, we recommend that you set the “COMPRESSION (Dolby Digital Output Level)” to “OFF” (see page 48).

■ Digital Connection

Connecting to Audio Equipment

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

Optical digital cable (commercially available)

DIGITAL IN

To optical digital input jack

Audio equipment with optical digital input jack

OPTICALCOAXIAL

After making the above connection

1 Set the “ DIGITAL” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “D-PCM” (see page 50).

■ Digital Connection to Audio Equipment or MD Player without a Dolby Digital Decoder

• Audio CD or VIDEO CD

Play the disc as you normally would, with the audio mode set to “L+R” (see page 77). With a digital connection, audio of a disc recorded with DTS sounds abnormal in this case.

• DVD Video Disc

The digital connection illustrated above shows connection to audio equipment that is not equipped with a decoder. Because of this, it cannot produce 5.1 channel sound when playing a DVD whose audio track is recorded in Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), Dolby Surround (Pro Logic), DTS or MPEG Audio. To play the audio on such a DVD, you must configure a digital connection with an audio processor or amplifier equipped with a decoder for the type of audio on the DVD you are attempting to play. (See page 26.) If you do not have an audio processor or amplifier equipped with the proper decoder, use a 2-channel analogue (Down Mix) connection. (See pages 24 and 50.) Note that discs recorded with Linear PCM audio should play normally using the digital connection illustrated above.

Digital Connection to an MD to Record a CD

When you are using a digital connection to record the contents of a CD to an MD, the track numbers of the CD may not match the track numbers recorded to the MD.

SETTING UP

Connecting to Audio Equipment

Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), DTS and MPEG audio

• Connecting an amplifier with a Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG Audio digital surround processor or a Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG Audio digital surround decoder to your Player’s optical digital jack provides richer, more powerful audio play.

• To use DTS digital surround, use the Disc Menu screen (page 92) or the Function control screen (page 70) to select DTS audio.

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

SETTING UP

Optical digital cable (commercially available)

DIGITAL IN

To optical digital input jack

Dolby Digital (5.1ch)/ DTS/MPEG Audio processor or amplifier

OPTICALCOAXIAL

After making the above connection

1 Set the “ DIGITAL” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “BITSTREAM” (see page 50).

• To play a disc recorded with DTS, you need to use DTS processor or amplifier.

• This connection is not possible if the processor or amplifier to which you want to connect does not have an optical digital input jack.

• Refer to the operation manual for the processor or amplifier for information about connecting to it.

Using the AC Adapter

AC Adapter (supplied)

Power socket

AC cord

(supplied)

To power socket

To household power outlet

For the U.K. and Eire

Important!

• Make sure that the Player’s power is turned off before attaching or detaching the AC adapter.

• Use only the AC adapter specified for the Player. Use of another type of AC adapter can cause damage to and malfunction of the Player.

• The AC adapter may become warm after long-term use. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

• When not in use, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet.

• Do not leave the AC adapter in areas subject to high humidity or dust. Such conditions create the danger of fire and electric shock.

DC cord

To DC IN jack

DC output plug

SETTING UP

CAUTION

Never use any commercially available electronic transformer.

• Connecting the AC adapter to an electronic voltage transformer of the type widely available at tourist shops can result in fire, electrical shock or other hazards.

Using the Battery Pack

CAUTION

• Use only SHARP model “BT-L300S” battery pack with this Player. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

To install a battery pack in the Player

1 Make sure that the Player is turned off and then unplug the DC cord.

2 To open the battery pack compartment cover, while pressing at the

mark, slide the cover forwards (1), and raise it upwards (2).

SETTING UP

3 Slide the battery pack into Player’s battery pack compartment in the

direction indicated by the arrow as far as it locks firmly with a click.

4 Slide the battery pack compartment cover along the ridges of the battery

pack at about 45° until the two tabs of the cover are at their original location (1), and lower the cover to close it (2).

CAUTION

• When turning off the power, while using the battery pack, make sure to slide the Player’s OPERATE switch to “OFF”.

Using the Battery Pack

Important!

• Do not apply excessive force to the battery pack compartment cover when opening it.

• Make sure that the battery pack is positioned correctly when you install it in the Player. Positioning it wrong can cause malfunction.

• The battery pack needs time to initialize whenever you install it in the Player. Wait for about three seconds after attaching it to turn on power.

• Remove the battery pack from the Player when you finish using it.

To charge the battery pack

Use the AC adapter that comes with the Player to charge the battery pack.

• Before charging the battery pack, make sure that the battery pack is firmly installed in the Player. See “To install a battery pack in the Player” on page 28.

SETTING UP

1 Plug the AC cord into the power socket

of the AC adapter (1).

• Push the cord straight into the AC adapter as far as it can go.

2 Plug the other end of the AC cord

into a household power outlet (2).

3 Plug the DC cord into the DC IN

jack on the rear of the Player (3).

Indicator Lamp

The Indicator lamp lights orange while charging is in progress, and goes out when the battery pack is fully charged.

For the U.K. and Eire

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