Sharp DV-S1(EM) User Manual

Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using your DVD Video Player.

DVD Video Player MODEL

DV-S1(EM)

OPERATION MANUAL

NTSC/PAL

DIGITAL VIDEO

The region number for this DVD player is 2.

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Power Cord Protection

To avoid any malfunctions of the Player, 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.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Note:

This Player can be used only where the power supply is AC 110V-240V, 50/60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.

CAUTION:

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS PLAYER IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

DIGITAL VIDEO

RL CB

CRY

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

CAUTION - VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

• This Player 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.

Laser Diode Properties

Material: GaAs Wave length: DVD 650 nm / CD 780 nm Emission Duration: Continuous Laser output: Max. 0.8 mW

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Location and Handling

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

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

• Keep the Player away from strong magnetic objects.

• 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, switch the Player to the Standby mode. 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 put any foreign object on the disc tray.

Stacking

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

Condensation

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

• 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.

Cleaning

Unplug your Player before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use cleaning fluids or aerosols which could enter the Player and cause damage, fire, or electrical shock. These substances may also deteriorate the finish of your Player.

If there is Noise Interference on the TV While a Broadcast is being Received

Depending on the reception condition of the TV, interference may appear on the TV monitor while you watch a TV broadcast and the unit is left on. This is not a malfunction of the Player or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, turn off the Player.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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

To obtain optimum picture quality, the Player should be checked (cleaning and replacement of some parts) every 1,000 hours. Note that this period varies depending on the environment (temperature, humidity, dust, etc.) in which the Player is used. Contact your authorized Sharp supplier for details.

Apparatus Claims of U.S.Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself.

Service

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

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.

Copy Protection

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

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PRECAUTIONS

The following symbols appear below in some headings and notes in this manual, with the following meanings!

: Description refers to playback of DVD video discs.

: Description refers to playback of audio CDs.

: Description refers to playback of MP3 discs.

: Description refers to playback of video CDs.

VCD

MP3

DVD

• Remote control

• Two R6 (AA) batteries

• Operation Manual

• VIDEO/AUDIO cables

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL

For Customer Use:

Read carefully the information located at the bottom of your DVD player and enter below the Serial No.Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. DVD player Serial No. __________________________

This DVD player conforms to the PAL colour system. Also you can play discs recorded with the NTSC system via a PAL system TV set.

•Some discs include region codes as shown below.

•The number inside the symbol refers to a region of the world, and a disc encoded in a specific region format can only be played back on DVD player with the same region code.

PLAYABLE DISCS

ABOUT THE PBC FUNCTION OF VIDEO CD

This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver.2.0 of VIDEO CD standard, with PBC function. Ver.1.1 (without PBC function): You can enjoy playback picture as well as music CD. Ver.2.0 (with PBC function): When using a VIDEO CD with PBC function, “PBC” appears on the display.

What is PBC? “PBC” stands for the PlayBack Control. You can play interactive software using a menu screens. Refer to instructions of VIDEO CD.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................2

PRECAUTIONS...................................................4

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES .....................................4

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL .......................4

PLAYABLE DISCS....................................................4

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW .................................6

FRONT PANEL.........................................................6

REAR VIEW .............................................................6

Display Message ......................................................6

REMOTE CONTROL................................................7

Loading the Batteries ...............................................7

SETTING UP YOUR DVD PLAYER....................8

Connecting to a TV or a stereo TV that has

COMPONENT VIDEO in jacks.................................8

Connecting a TV Equipped with S-VIDEO Input or

VIDEO/AUDIO Input Jacks.......................................9

Connecting to Audio Equipment...............................9

Playing 2 channel audio ......................................9

Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), DTS or

MPEG audio ......................................................11

DVD OPERATION.............................................12

Basic Playback .......................................................12

General Features....................................................12

Disc menus.............................................................12

Title Menu...............................................................12

Pause ....................................................................12

Step by Step playback ..........................................13

Resume ..................................................................13

Fast Forward / Reverse Search .............................13

Slow Motion ............................................................13

Zoom ......................................................................13

Track.......................................................................13

Title/chapter............................................................14

Time Search ...........................................................14

Repeat ....................................................................14

REPEAT TITLE/CHAPTER ...............................14

REPEAT TRACK ...............................................14

REPEAT A-B......................................................14

Programme.............................................................14

Random Playback ..................................................14

MP3 Playback.........................................................15

On Screen Information ...........................................15

Track Selection.......................................................15

Random Playback .................................................15

Programmed...........................................................15

Audio Language .....................................................15

Stereo Sound Mode ...............................................15

Subtitle Language...................................................16

Camera Angle.........................................................16

Changing the On-Screen Display...........................16

Parental Control......................................................16

IF YOU FORGET THE PASSWORD ................16

Parental Level.........................................................17

Marker Setup Screen .............................................17

DVD SETUP ......................................................18

Audio Setting ..........................................................18

Black Level Setting.................................................18

Display Setting........................................................18

Language Setting ...................................................19

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................20

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................21

MAINTENANCE ................................................21

DIGITAL VIDEO

RL CB

CRY

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

10 11 12 13 1514

REAR VIEW

Power on

No disc inserted

Tray open

Tray closed

Loading the Disc

Power off

Display Message

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PLAY

STOP

STILL/STILL/PAUSEPAUSE

STANDBYSTANDBY

OPEN/CLOSE

SKIP

REV

FWD

OPERATEOPERATE

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FRONT PANEL

1. OPERATE

to switch the player to ON or OFF

2. Disc tray

3. OPEN/CLOSE

to open/close the disc tray

4. PLAY

to start, pause or resume disc playback

5. STOP

to stop playback

6. FWD/SKIP

goes to next chapter or track during playback; press and hold for three seconds for a forward search

7. SKIP/REV

goes to previous chapter or track during playback; press and hold for three seconds for a reverse search

8. STILL/PAUSE

to pause the current disc operation

9. Display, Remote Sensor, STANDBY LED

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

10. MAINS (AC Power Cord)

connect to a standard AC outlet

11. DIGITAL (Digital audio out)

connect to AUDIO inputs of a digital (coaxial) audio equipment

12. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

connect to AUDIO inputs of an amplifier, receiver or stereo system

13. VIDEO OUT

connect to the Video Input of a TV

14. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

connect to a TV with Component video in jacks

15. S-VIDEO Out

connect to a TV with S-Video inputs

Caution: Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.

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1. ON SCREEN

to access or remove the display screen during DVD or Audio CD playback

2. OPERATE

switch DVD player ON or OFF

3. AUDIO

to choose audio languages or sound modes

4. SUBTITLE

subtitle language DVD selector

5. ANGLE

select DVD camera angle

6. REPEAT

repeat chapter, track, title, disc

7. A-B REPEAT

repeat a specific segment

8. CLEAR

to reset the setting

9. STILL/PAUSE

pause playback temporarily / frame-by-frame playback

10.

to view DVD picture in fast reverse motion

11. PLAY

to start a DVD disc playback

12. SETUP

to access or remove the DVD setup menu

13. MODE

to set up programmed or random playback (Audio CD) to set the black level during DVD playback

14. ZOOM

enlarge DVD video image

15. TITLE

to display title menu of a disc

16. ENTER

acknowledge menu selection

17. RETURN

to return previous or remove setup menu

18. Arrow(LKBs)

(left/right/up/down) select an item in the menu

19. MENU

to display the menu of the DVD disc

20. STOP

to stop a DVD disc playback

21.

to view DVD picture in fast forward motion

22. SKIP H,G to skip chapter/tracks

23. 0-9 numerical key pad

select numbered items in a menu

+10

use this button to enter number 10 and above

24. OPEN/CLOSE

to open/close the disc tray

25. DIRECT SKIP

to locate a desired point

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert two R6 (AA) batteries, with each one oriented correctly.

3. Close the cover.

NOTES

• Do not mix alkaline and manganese batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

Loading the Batteries

REMOTE CONTROL

RETURN

ZOOM

MODE

SKIPSTILL/PAUSEA-B

REPEAT

ANGLE

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

CLEAR

TITLE

STOP

PLAY

FWDREV

SETUP

ENTER

OPEN/

DIRECT SKIP

ON SCREEN

123

456

789

0 +10

OPERATE

2 3

5 6 7

8 9

10 11

12 13

17 16

21 20

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

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SETTING UP YOUR DVD PLAYER

Connecting to a TV or a stereo TV that has component video in jacks

CAUTION:

• Be sure to turn off the Player and equipment to be connected before connecting.

• Read through the operation manual for the equipment to be connected.

• Be sure that the colours of the jacks and plugs match up when using a VIDEO/AUDIO cables.

• Be sure to keep the Player connection cables separate from the TV antenna cable when you install the Player, because it may cause electrical interference when you are watching television programs.

CAUTION:

• Do not connect the Player to a VCR. If you view the Picture on your TV after making the connections shown on the right, a picture noise may appear. Connect the Player to your TV directly.

DVD Player

DIGITAL VIDEO

RL CB

CRY

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

RL YCR CB

ANALOG INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

COMPONENT

To ANALOG AUDIOOUT jacks

To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

To COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks

(Red) (White)

(Red)

(White)

To ANALOG AUDIO INPUT jacks

AUDIO cable

(supplied)

COMPONENT cable (commercially available)

DVD

Player

VCR

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