www.sharp.co.uk/support. Customers without Internet access may telephone 0990 274277 during office hour.
73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.
et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.
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CEE, modificadas por medio de la 93/68/CEE.
The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse.
cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.
outlet, as a serious electric shock may occur.
—If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed from the cut-off plug.
—The lead grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply over the lead wires.
• This product contains a low power laser device.
• Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power lead.
• Never put any heavy object on the AC power lead.
power lead in any way.
damage, possibly resulting in fire.
centre approved by Sharp immediately.
or service centre approved by Sharp.
should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.
place anything heavy on it.
environment to a warm one.
hour for the moisture to evaporate.
broadcast, turn off the unit.
Do not attempt to service this DVD player yourself.
Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutery enactments and orders.
This DVD player supports Macrovision copy protection.
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
your authorized Sharp supplier for details.
MPEG Audio Version 2.0 multi channel (5.1ch) DVD discs can be played back.
*2 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
only covers basic disc operations.
operation described in this Operation Manual is not permitted for the current disc.
• Supports version until version 2.0.
1) On CD-G and CD-EXTRA discs, only the sound can be played (no images).
2) Photo CD, DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs cannot be used.
• DVD players and discs are designed with region numbers which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played.
not be able to play the disc.
The list below shows the countries covered by region number 2.
• The specific playback functionality for some DVD and video CD discs is determined by the disc manufacturer.
may not be available on some discs. Be sure to read the instructions provided with the disc.
The “Prohibited” icon ø displayed during DVD player operation indicates that manufacturerimposed restrictions apply.
• This player supports the 2-channel (L/R) audio and 5.1-channel (Multi-channel) in MPEG Version 2.0 Audio.
• However, it does not support 7.1-channel in MPEG Version 2.0 Audio.
1. You cannot play illegally produced discs.
such as discs for the use in U.S.A. (region No. 1) and China (region No. 6).
2. You cannot play scratched discs.
3. You cannot play discs that are dusty, soiled or marked with fingerprints.
and eject the disc tray, or it may fail to play the disc correctly.
will bring up the normal screen again.
For instance, the movies on a disc that contains two movies can be numbered title 1 and title 2.
A further subdivision within a title.
For instance, the songs on a disc that contains five songs can be numbered tracks 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
DVD-region 2, but cannot play back discs for the use in U.S.A. (region No. 1).
• Region numbers cannot be changed in this system.
• For selecting NTSC→PAL or NTSC, refer to “TV MODE SET setting” on page 18.
line of TV MODE SET on the SET UP screen during initial setting.
output as is without conversion.
not indicate a malfunction in your TV or DVD Player.
• If your TV does not have a V-HOLD control, the picture may roll and be unwatchable.
V-HOLD control and watch the picture.
the unit is turned on.
The figure above shows the front panel with all the displays on.
7 Lights when it is possible to switch the angle.
the 21-pin Euro-SCART is to be connected.
the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT connector.
signals (Y, PB(CB), PR(CR)) are not output.
* DIMMER feature: Use this button to set the front panel display brightness to Bright or Dark.
1.5 volt batteries (included) or equivalent.
If the remote control stops working, insert new batteries.
• Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity.
sunlight or any other strong light.
warnings and use the batteries properly.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, or mix brands in use.
down for about five seconds.
When setting is complete, the remote control will send a “power off” signal to the TV, and it should turn off.
• If the TV does not turn off in step 2, repeat the step 2 setting procedure and select the button for a different brand.
control to operate your TV set.
control only some of the functions.
warranty does not cover all of the models under the brands listed in the table.
be connected to OFF before connecting.
match up when connecting the lead.
antenna lead when you install the player.
• For LINE1 OUT connection, see page 14.
they are combined into composite video (VIDEO OUT).
setting in the SET UP window to “2ch /DIGITAL”. See page 20.
• Refer “VIRTUAL Surround (Audio) Selection” on page 52.
with a Dolby Digital, MPEG Audio 1/2 or DTS decoder.
• For LINE1 OUT connection, see below.
information, refer to the Operation manual for your AV amplifier.
with the player connected to the VIDEO OUT connector.
switches to AV mode and starts showing the DVD image.
watching a DVD disc on the TV, the DVD image disappears and the picture reverts to the original image.
If you then press the û PLAY button, the DVD image returns.
On some TVs, the above operations may not work as described.
enjoy theatre-quality audio right in your home.
SET UP window must be set to “2ch/DIGITAL”.
• This DVD player has four kinds of digital output audio streams: MPEG, Dolby Digital, LPCM and DTS.
on the front panel display lights only for Dolby Digital, and not for MPEG, LPCM and DTS.
recorded continuously and track numbers may be lost.
screen shown at right appears on the TV screen, the preparations are complete.
Standby mode or to the Active mode.
to the Active mode or to the Standby mode alternately.
These two modes work as shown in the right table.
Turning the power to the Active mode (ON).
Press the OPERATE button to turn on the DVD player.
out and the DVD player enters the Active mode.
DVD player is also turned on and it enters the Active mode.
Press the OPERATE button to turn to the Standby mode while the DVD player is in the Active mode.
• If no button is pressed within 30 minutes after the playback of a disc stopped, the DVD player automatically enters the Standby mode.
Before you use this DVD player, make the settings necessary to you of the following 6 settings.
connected, and for whether the DVD is connected to a TV or a stereo system.
PARENTAL .......................... Use this setting for playing DVD discs on which PARENTAL levels have been recorded.
• Sets or changes the parental level (1 to 8).
for the disc menu. Only the languages recorded in a disc can be used.
• The OSD (On Screen Display) screens used in this Operation Manual are purely for the purposes of explanation. The actual displays (set displays) may differ slightly from what is shown here.
turn on your DVD player.
(_) to select the language you want to use.
screen in your selected language appears as shown below.
• After the second time when you press the SETUP button, this SET UP screen appears immediately.
LANGUAGE SETUP Setting” on page 23.
the screen cursor (_) to TV MODE SET.
and then the screen below appears.
cursor screen (_) to TV MODE.
to select 4:3 LB , 4:3 PS or 16:9 .
appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
can be viewed on a conventional TV screen.
connector, specify 4:3 in the initial setup for the DVD player.
the TV may not function correctly.
wide-screen videos on a wide-screen TV.
to select NTSC or NTSC→PAL.
• NTSC→PAL: Set this when you play back the NTSC discs on a PAL TV.
MODE SET setting. The normal SET UP screen then reappears.
diagram of the current speaker setup.
Select “2ch/DIGITAL”, “5ch” or “5.1ch” as the speaker system type.
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT or DIGITAL OUT connectors.
• For a monaural TV, use the “2ch/DIGITAL” setting.
“5.1ch” as this could result in defective sound.
equipment that uses 5 speakers.
equipment that uses 6 speakers.
sound. In this event, use the “2ch/DIGITAL” setting.
to move between items of setting.
the screen in step 1.
• Factory setting keeps parental level 8.
• Enter the numbers slowly as each number is stored separately.
appears in step 2 above.
step 3 (using the number buttons on the remote control).
changes from yellow to white.
If you make a mistake entering the password, ø (error symbol) appears to the right of the numbers frame.
If you enter the wrong number three times in succession, the normal screen reappears.
On some DVD discs, the PARENTAL level setting is fixed and cannot be modified.
See page 26 for information on setting the TEMPORARY PARENTAL level.
button is pressed. The 4 numbers disappear and the ? ? ? ? display reappears.
to change the parental level.
Use this setting for playing discs recorded using Dolby Pro Logic via an analogue connection.
• Only DVD discs that have been recorded using Dolby Pro Logic can be listened to in Pro Logic.
to move the screen cursor (_) to PRO LOGIC.
to select “ON” or “OFF”.
ON: Use this setting when playing Pro Logic audio with the SPEAKER setting set to “5ch” or “5.1ch”.
Use this setting when using Virtual Surround with the SPEAKER setting set to “2ch/DIGITAL”.
player, please see page 17.
OSD LANGUAGE SETUP on the SET UP screen.
cursor (_) to the desired language.
LANGUAGE changes from English to Español.
button on the remote control to exit the setup procedure.
and 3 above and select it.
You can select and set a language you want to use for the disc menu.
recorded in the disc will be displayed.
DISC MENU LANGUAGE on the SET UP screen.
(_) to the desired language.
screen cursor (_) to “OTHER”.
• Please refer to “Language Code List on Menu Screen” on page 53.
or | button to move to the second place, then use the ' or "
parental level. In this event, the following screen appears.
• This change only applies while the current disc is being played.
to select “YES” or “NO”.
value other than the initial setting (page 21)).
Press the ENTER button on the remote control.
• If “NO” was selected in step 1, the normal screen reappears.
• If “YES” was selected in step 1, the following screen appears.
changes temporarily to the disc-specific parental level.
1) There is no disc in the tray.
1) The disc type is not DVD, VCD or CD.
2) The disc is not loaded correctly (upside-down, etc.).
DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed.
• AUTO mode — Displayed for 3 seconds when operation begins.
• ON mode — Displayed continually until the operation mode is changed.
• OFF mode — Not displayed.
has been connected to a stereo system.
even if they are displayed.
this is not a malfunction of the DVD player.
Press the îOPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray.
Place a disc onto the tray.
with the guides, and place it in its proper position.
Do not place more than one disc on the tray. This can damage the player and the discs.
Press the îOPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray.
Press the ûPLAY button to play back a disc.
When you want to stop playback, press the Ë STOP button.
• If no menu or titles are recorded at the start of the disc, the disc begins playing immediately.
• Discs can also be played in Slow, Still, Frame Advance, Fast Forward and Fast Reverse modes.
mode to AUTO, only û appears.
moments (with TITLE MENU disc only).
• On some discs, chapters are not displayed.
Press the ENTER or MEMORY button on the remote control.
Play of the selected item now commences.
Press the â STILL/PAUSE button.
Press the â STILL/PAUSE button in the still picture mode.
Press the û PLAY button.
• Slow-motion playback cannot be used in reverse.
• On some discs, the slow-motion playback functions are disabled.
just prior to the scene in which it was stopped.
• This function will not operate on some DVD discs.
just prior to the point where it was stopped.
disc is playing, the image begins to fast forward at low speed.
• On some discs, the fast forward playback is disabled.
• Audio and subtitles are not played back.
Press the ûPLAY button when you reach the desired chapter.
disc is playing, the image begins to run backwards at low speed.
• On some discs, the fast reverse function is disabled.
• Fast Reverse cannot skip over one or more titles.
forward to the next title.
• On some discs, the skip functions are disabled.
While a disc is playing, press the SKIPà button.
starts playing the chapter again.
back to the beginning of the current title or disc.
1 While a disc is playing, press the ÀSKIP button.
same as those for the Skip (Forward) function described above.
returns to the beginning of the previous chapter.
To prepare for playing DVD discs, perform steps 1 to 4 in “Basic Play” (page 29).
• Pressing the û PLAY button begins PBC playback. Time display is not shown for some discs.
normal playback (not PBC playback) begins.
• Discs can also be played in Fast Forward and Fast Reverse modes.
Video CD playback image appears here.
Video CD still image appears here.
• Slow-motion playback does not function for video or audio CDs.
• Frame Advance Picture playback is disabled on the VCDs (Video CD).
• The image quality of video CDs is equivalent to that of video tape played on a VCR.
If you press the ûPLAY button while playback is paused (STILL/PAUSE), normal playback resumes.
• Audio and subtitles are not played back (video CD).
• Audio is not played back (audio CD).
While a disc is playing, press the FWDè button on the remote control.
Video CD fast forward image appears here.
When you reach the desired track, press the ûPLAY button.
While a disc is playing, press the ÈREV button on the remote control.
Video CD fast reverse image appears here.
When you reach your desired track, press the ûPLAY button.
playback returns to the start of the disc.
backwards one track for each time the button is pressed.
While the disc is playing, press the ÀSKIP button.
• This function operates for audio CDs, video CDs and DVD discs.
1 Press the Ë STOP button to stop playback at the desired point.
• Leave the disc in the DVD player.
Press the RESUME button on the remote control.
control or eject the disc, continued playback will not work.
in SET UP to “2ch/DIGITAL”.
You can use headphones to listen to the sound.
Plug the headphones into the PHONES jack on the DVD player.
• Be sure that your headphones have a 6.5mm diameter plug.
the audio output terminals changes to that of 2-channel (stereo).
Avoid listening to sound at levels which may be harmful to your ears.
• This function only operates on DVD discs that have a title screen.
number appears in a box.
control, title 2 starts playing.
• This function only operates on DVD discs that have a menu screen.
provided on the DVD disc. Press the ENTER button to set a language while a language code is displayed.
Please refer to “Language Code List on Menu Screen” on page 53.
• Languages not provided on the disc are not displayed.
Languages are indicated by two-letter codes.
or ENTER button on the remote control, title 2 starts playing.
(track) or chapter while a disc is playing.
• On some discs, the Direct Skip function is disabled.
number and the player skips to title 2 and begins playing the title.
• Only Title Direct Skip is available in Stop mode. The Chapter Direct Skip function cannot be used.
player skips to chapter 27 and begins playing the chapter.
number using the number buttons (0 to 9) on the remote control.
CD. Use the function while disc playback is stopped.
number and the player skips to track 14 and begins playing the track.
• On some discs, the programmed playback is disabled.
disc is stopped. The title program settings screen appears.
inserted before the first digit.
If you enter two or more digits, only the last two digits are displayed.
number, the number entered reverts to – – .
the highlight returns to the initial (top left) position.
Up to 20 titles can be programmed.
control or Ë STOP button.
Press the ûPLAY button to begin playing the programmed titles.
Press the Ë STOP button to stop programmed playback.
The chapter program settings screen appears.
the chapter number in – – – and then press the MEMORY button.
before the first or second digit.
number, the number entered reverts to – – – .
Up to 20 chapters can be programmed.
remote control or Ë STOP button.
disc is stopped. The track program settings screen appears.
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.
Repeat playback is disabled on some discs.
disc is playing, the current chapter is played repeatedly.
chapter repeat playback, the current title is played repeatedly.
• T appears on the TV screen during title repeat.
REPEAT button on the remote control is pressed.
• A-B repeat: Repeats any specified section on the disc.
reach the end of the section to be repeated.
(chapter), A-B repeat is cancelled.
cancel A-B repeat by pressing the TITLE or MENU button.
mode playback (most version 2.0 discs).
disc is playing, the disc currently playing is played repeatedly.
disc repeat playback, repeat playback ends and normal playback resumes.
multiple angles have been recorded.
ANGLE indicator next to the title on the front panel display.
• If the button is not pressed after 10 seconds, the indicator goes off.
number of the current angle.
playback continues from the new angle.
for the title currently playing.
SUBTITLE ON/OFF button to the OFF mode.
SUBTITLE button, as shown above.
• When SUBTITLE displays a fraction (eg. 1/5 ON), the ' or "
can also be used to select the language.
not indicate a fault with your player.
been recorded in multiple formats.
control to show the current audio format number.
disc. Playback then continues in the new audio format.
seconds, the indicator goes off.
Three types of playback are available for VCD discs and CD discs.
control to show the current playback type.
• Press the AUDIO button to change the type of Audio playback.
Out signal can not be output correctly if audio mode is set to “L” or “R”.
DVD. Also, in the ON mode, you can set this function to the desired level manually.
thereby making the entire image easier to see.
impression of greater depth in the image.
screen is displayed, the level selection indicator appears (eg.
• Select the desired level.
outlines in the image and reducing the amount of picture noise.
The DIGITAL S.PICTURE setting can be varied as desired.
• If no change is made for 10 seconds after the level is set, the level indicator goes off.
the level indicator goes off.
screen changes as shown below.
recorded in Dolby Digital sound or Dolby Pro Logic sound.
setting in SET UP to “2ch/DIGITAL”.
• These functions do not operate for VCDs or CDs.
• Virtual Surround cannot be used with linear PCM sound.
Setting in SET UP to “5ch” or “5.1ch”.
• When VIRTUAL is ON, “VIRTUAL” lights on the front panel display.
and the audio modes recorded on the disc.
This is a digital sound system developed by Digital Theater Systems for use in cinemas.
whole movie can be recorded).
achieve double-sided play sometime in the future for even longer duration play.
Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for audio CDs.
the menu shown on the TV monitor.
transcribe the dialogue. They are recorded on DVD discs.
these movies are numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.
CDs. They enable specific tracks to be located quickly.
videotape. This player also supports video CDs with playback control (version 2.0).
44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. Linear PCM sound for DVD video discs sampled at 96 kHz cannot be output digitally.
Check the disc jacket for information on the audio sampling used.
obtain service. Where this is not possible please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support.
Customers without Internet access may telephone 0990 274277 during office hour.
supplied at the time of purchase.
The following problems do not always denote a broken DVD player.
Perform the checks listed below before calling service.
• Is the power lead connected properly?
• Is the power lead firmly plugged into the power outlet?
• Have you loaded a disc?
• Is the disc loaded upside down?
• Is the input selector on the TV set to “VIDEO” or “AV”?
• The remote control does not work.
Are the batteries loaded correctly?
Is the signal emitter on the remote control pointing at the player?
obstacle between the remote control and the player?
• There is no sound when you connect • In SET UP, is the SPEAKER setting set to “2ch/DIGITAL”?
• The sound is not Dolby Digital (5ch or 5.1ch). • Is the disc you are playing recorded in Dolby Digital?
• The image and sound are garbled.
• Are vibrations from the speakers affecting the player?
• A function is disabled.
• Certain functions are prohibited on some DVD discs.
• Refer to the information in the disc jacket for details.
Surround sound is lower than that of the Dolby Digital (5ch or 5.1ch) sound. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.
should happen, unplug the DVD player and plug it in again after a few minutes.
Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distortion.
• 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 on the disc tray.
• Be sure to store the disc in its exclusive case when not in use.
Wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only) cloth.
playing surface with a soft cloth.
• Be sure to turn the unit off and disconnect the AC power lead before maintaining the unit.
• Wipe this unit with a dry soft cloth.
solution and wrung out thoroughly and then wipe again with a dry cloth.