Sharp DV-HR300X- User Manual

6 Features 1 DVD-RW/R recording/playbackwith outstanding compatibility • This Recorder is compatible with digital recording on rewritable DVD-RW discs and one-time record-able DVD-R discs. It has two recording formats:“VR (Video Recording) mode” which has a wealth ofediting functions, and “Video mod...

7 Remote control unit Two R-03 size batteries (“AAA” size, UM/SUM-4) for the remote control unit Video/audio cable Round coaxial cable 6 Simple operation and user-friendlydesign using a new remote control 1 START MENU Press START MENU button on the remote control, and display the list of main functi...

8 Precautions about Using This Product Do not use at locations at hightemperature. • If you leave this equipment at a location which rises to an abnormally high temperature (like the inside of a car withthe windows shut), this may cause deformation of thecabinet or malfunction. Be very careful not t...

10 About Hard Disc (HDD) This Recorder has a built in hard disc (abbreviated“HDD”) for recording and playback. Beware of thefollowing points when setting up and using the Recorder.Failure to observe precautions may cause damage tothe HDD itself or its content, failure of the disc tooperate, or recor...

11 About DVD Types of Discs that Can BeUsed 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-60signals are input to the ext...

12 About DVD *6 About MP3 file format MP3 files are audio data compressed in MPEG1 Audiolayer 3 file format. “MP3 files” have “.mp3” as extensions.(Some files that have “.mp3” extensions or files that havenot been recorded in MP3 format will produce noise orcannot be played.) Æ Æ Æ Æ Æ Playing MP3 d...

13 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 ofDiscs for Recording (page 12 ). • Recording in the VR mode and Video mode...

14 Objective • When you want to play back a recorded disc witha DVD player or DVDVideo compatible PC • When you want to repeatedly record anderase a recorded disc • When you want to edit a disc recorded withthis Recorder • When playing back with a DVD-RW compatibleplayer with thefollowing indication...

15 Initialization and Finalization Initialization (Formatting) Initialization is required when using DVD-RW discs in the Video mode. (See page 95 for details about Initialization.) When an unused DVD-RW disc is placed in the Recorder immediately after the disc has been purchased, the Recorder is set...

16 About the Contents of the Disc Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Case When you buy a DVD Video disc, the back of the disc caseusually contains various information about the contents ofthe disc. 2 2 16:9 2 LB 2 1 3 5 4 6 1. English2. Chinese 1. English2. Chinese 1 2 3 4 5 z Audio tracks and audio forma...

17 Place the disc in the centre ofthe disc case and store thecase and disc upright.Avoid storing discs in locationssubject to direct sunlight, nextto heating appliances or inlocations of high humidity.Do not drop discs or subjectthem to strong vibrations orimpacts.Avoid storing discs in locationswhe...

18 Major Components Main Unit (Front) Front Panel Display 1 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 To open the front door, lay your finger on this part and pull toward you. 345 7 6 89 2 1 Main Unit (Rear) 1 2 5 6 3 4 7 8 9 10 1 OPERATE (p. 24 ) 2 STANDBY indicator (p. 24 ) 3 TIMER indicator (...

19 Major Components 12 7 9 11 1617 13 14 15 18 12 10 8 6 5 4 3 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2728 30 33 32 34 3536 37 31 29 Remote Control Unit 41 38 42 39 4344 40 45 No Function 1 OPERATE (p. 24 ) 2 OPEN/CLOSE (p. 35 ) 3 Number buttons (pp. 21 , 39 ) 4 TV/DVD (p. 22 ) 5 TIMER ON/OFF (p. 40 ) 6 TIME SHIFT...

20 Major Components 1 While pressing Y down, slide the battery cover inthe direction of thearrow. 2 Load the batteries.Load the two R-03 size batteries (“AAA”size, UM/SUM-4) supplied with theremote control unit. Make sure that thebattery poles and are positioned as indicated. 3 Slide the battery cov...

22 Basic Connection Connection Using Antenna Cables and SCARTCables The following connection is the basic connection to watch or record TVprogrammes. Important! • Be sure to turn off and unplug from the AC outlet this Recorder and all equipment before connecting the cables. • Read through the operat...

23 The Recorder Video/Audio cable (supplied) TV To S-VIDEO output jack To S-video input jack S-video cable(commercially available) or To video/audioinput jacks To VIDEO/AUDIOoutput jacks Basic Connection Using Other Types of Video Output In order to view clearer DVD images, it is recommended that yo...

24 Turning the Power On Turning the Power On Press OPERATE on the remote control or Recorder to turn on thepower of Recorder. • When you turn on power, the HDD button and DVD button on the front of Recorder will blink. If either the HDD or DVD button is blinking, system processing is in progress,so ...

25 About START MENU About START MENU With this Recorder, you can call up functionslike Playback, Edit and Other Settings fromthe “START MENU”.For details on operation procedures, see thepage explaining each option. 1 REC LIST Playing back with REC LIST… page 51 Calling up various functions… page 51 ...

26 5 Press \ / | to select “DATE”, then enter the date using the Number buttons or ' / " . • For example, for 1st April press 0 1 0 4 . Clock Setting Clock Setting MOD E S E T T I N G MA N U A L T U N I N G C L O C K S E T T I N G : S E L E C T : R E T U R N : E N T E R 3 Press ' / " to sele...

27 Channel Setting This Recorder can receive a maximum of 84channels as shown below by presetting thechannels into memory.(VHF: AU 0-13, UHF: AU 28-69) 1 Press START MENU to display the “START MENU” screen. 2 Press ' / " / \ / | to select “OTHER SETTINGS 2”, then press SET/ENTER . Channel Settin...

28 Content of TV ScreenDisplay When the power is turned on or the channel isswitched. 1 Preset channel 2 Channel name 3 NICAM signal reception 4 Stereo/Bilingual ( I / II ) signal reception 5 Audio output mode display Monitor Output when Re-ceiving a Stereo or BilingualBroadcast When receiving a ste...

30 Preparation to Operate This Recorder 1 2 4 3 HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD AUDIO CD CD-R MP3 CD-RW MP3 Buttons on Remote Control Buttons used for this operation. Buttons with the same name on the Recorder andremote control will perform the same operation. Buttons o...

31 Time Shift Viewing/Chasing Playback 2 Chasing Playback You return home earlier than expected while timer recordingis in progress.... At times like this, you can watch theprogramme from the beginning without having to wait for therecording to finish. Chasing Playback (Pause ➔ Play) Press | | | | |...

33 Recording to HDD This section explains recording on thehard disc (HDD). (For information onrecording to DVD, see page 35 .) Confirming Remaining Timefor Recording To confirm on TV screen • Press ON SCREEN (under the cover). To confirm on front display panel • Press DISPLAY (under the cover). Conf...

34 Recording to HDD Direct Recording to HDD HDD Explained below is the standard procedurefor recording the programme being viewedonto HDD.• A maximum of 12 hours can be recorded onto HDD in one direct recording session. • A maximum of 199 programmes can be recorded (saved) onto HDD. NOTE • The conte...

35 This section explains recording on theDVD (For information on recording toHDD, see page 33 .) Checking Remaining Timeand Other Information Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) during DVD playback or recording. • Disc capacity and the number of recorded titles, etc. are displayed. It is recom-mended ...

39 Timer Recording Timer Recording withG- CODE ® system HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R The operation method is the same for bothHDD and DVD. • The G- CODE ® system allows you to programme your Recorder for timer recording simply byinputting the G- CODE number. • The G- CODE numbers are l...

43 Timer Recording Confirm, Change andCancel a Timer Programme HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R The operation method is the same for bothHDD and DVD. Confirming You can confirm on the Timer setting screen alist of all timer programmes that are alreadyset. Preparations for timer confirmatio...

44 Dubbing (HDD/DVD) Dubbing Method and DubbingTypes You can dub from HDD to DVD and DVD to HDD. It isrecommended to dub important programmes recorded onHDD to DVD for safe keeping. • Can dub up to five titles (programmes) in one session. • Cannot dub programmes that are not recorded properly. High ...

45 Title Name and Chapter Mark Copiedduring Dubbing • Title name and chapter mark are as follows: Dubbing (HDD/DVD) ✕ Can dub. — Cannot dub.*1 Chapter mark of the dubbed title will not be copied when you dub from HDD to DVD-RW/R (Video mode)using rate conversion dubbing function. The chapterswill be...

47 Dubbing (HDD/DVD) To Stop Dubbing Press DUBBING. • You can also stop dubbing by pressing ■ STOP/LIVE or REC STOP . NOTE Dubbing Titles Recorded to HDD toMultiple DVDs • Operate Edit (page 74 ) to create Play List and dub Play List as a unit. (Example:Dubbing programmes more than 6 hourslong like ...

49 Eliminating problems (Recording, Timer Recording, Dubbing) When You Cannot Timer Record Problem Suggested Solution • No disc in the Recorder. • Unrecordable disc is loaded.• Not enough disc capacity.• Recorder cannot identify the disc. • Disc is protected. • Not enough HDD capacity. • Number of t...

50 REC LIST : If you select the programme you want to watch from the list of recordedprogrammes (REC LIST) and press SET/ ENTER , playback will begin. NOTE • To display the counter during playback, press ON SCREEN (page 28 ). To playback edited video: • When playing back video which has been edited ...

51 Playback from REC LIST HDD 1 Press HDD to select HDD mode. • The HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up. • HDD mode is selected automatically when the power is turned on. 2 Press REC LIST to display REC LIST (THUMBNAIL). • The REC LIST can also be displayed from the START MENU (see pag...

53 HDD Playback Other Types of Playback HDD • This section explains other types of HDD playback operations. Fast Forward/Reverse(Search) Use to fast forward/reverse programmesbeing played. 1 Press J J J J J FWD or G G G G G REV during playback. Example: When J J J J J FWD is pressed • The search spe...

54 4 Press SET/ENTER . Example: Repeat playback of a title (TITLE) 5 Press (INPUT) to return to normal playback. A-B Repeat Playback(Repeat Playback of aSpecified Part) 1 Press (INPUT) during playback. 2 Press \ / | to select “A-B”, then press SET/ENTER . 3 Press SET/ENTER when you reach the scene y...

55 DVD/CD Playback This section explains playback of DVD-RW/Rdiscs recorded with this Recorder, commer-cially available DVD Video discs (like movies)and CDs.• To playback a DVD-RW/R recorded with this Recorder, select the title to be playedback, and then start playback. • Display the list of initial...

56 Audio CD/Video CD Playback VIDEO CD AUDIO CD Preparation Press DVD and load a disc. • The DVD button on the front of the Recorder lights up. Playback from the beginning 1 Press | PLAY . • Playback begins from the first track. 2 To stop playback, press ■ STOP/ LIVE . Playback by selecting thetrack...

57 Playback by Selecting aTitle (Track) Number (DirectPlayback) Press DIRECT , then select title (track) number to play back. See page 52 for details. Repeat Playback of a Titleor Chapter (Repeat Play-back) 1 Play back the title or chapter youwant to repeat. 2 Press (INPUT) . 3 Press \ / | to select...

58 4 Press SET/ENTER when you reach the scene you want to endRepeat Playback. • The end point of the part (B) will be memorized and the Repeat Playbackfor the specified part (A-B) starts. 5 Press (INPUT) to return to normal playback. Function Control You can do things like specify a title orchapter,...

59 Fast Forward/Reverse • You cannot perform Fast Forward/Fast Reverse over a boundary between titles.At the end or beginning of the title, FastForward/Fast Reverse will be cancelledand normal playback will be selectedautomatically. • Audio is not played back during Fast Forward and Fast Reverse. • ...

60 CD-R MP3 CD-RW MP3 NOTE • When the DV input is selected, discs cannot be played back if “DV LINK” is setto “ON”. You can enjoy other sounds byswitching to other channels. • See page 12 for details about the MP3 file format. 1 Press DVD to select DVD mode. 2 Load an MP3 recorded CD-R orthe CD-RW, ...

61 Settings During Playback Function Control OperationProcedure 1 Press FUNCTION (under the cover) during playback. • The Function Control screen is displayed on the TV. Function Control HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R DVD VIDEO This lets you make various settings at once,like subtitle an...

62 Settings During Playback Functions which can be set Digital Gamma • If a video is dark and hard to see, you can brighten the dark parts for easier viewing by setting Digital Gamma.Set this when watching discs with many dark scenes(i.e. movie and concert discs), and when viewing adisc in a bright ...

63 Simultaneous Recording/Playback Function HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD AUDIO CD Plays back from HDD, DVD or CD whilerecording a programme onto HDD. Viewing the ProgrammeBeing Recorded from theBeginning whileRecording to HDD(Chasing Playback) 1 Press | PLAY during r...

64 How to Use theFUNCTION MENU HDD Allows you to call up “HI SP DUB PRIORITY”from REC LIST and cancel High SpeedDubbing Priority setting. • The FUNCTION MENU can be called up during HDD playback. 1 Press REC LIST or select REC LIST in “START MENU” screen. • The “REC LIST” screen is displayed. 2 Pres...

65 Editing (HDD/DVD) About Editing Content that can be edited and editing operations varyaccording to the recording mode. Recordings on HDD, or on DVD-RW inVR mode You can do various types of editing with this Recorder alone.For example it is possible to create a compilation of yourfavorite videos b...

66 Edit Screen • There is no frame display for titles recorded (dubbed) with high speed dubbing priority,or for titles recorded (dubbed) in Videomode. Seamless Playback This enables smooth playback at thetransitions between edited video scenes.(However, a shift of about one second mayarise at the tr...

67 Erasing UnnecessaryScenes from an OriginalTitle (ERASE SCENE) HDD VR MODE DVD-RW Selects a scene from an original video anderase it.• To erase all titles, see page 73 . • To erase by title (or chapter), see page 73 . NOTE • Scenes cannot be erased on DVD-RW/R (Video mode) discs. Before Starting E...

73 ERASE ALL TITLES HDD (ORIGINAL) HDD (PLAYLIST) DVD (ORIGINAL) DVD (PLAY LIST) SELECT AN ITEM BELOW TO ERASE ALL TITLES. 8 2 : 0 1 2 1 / 5 2 Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) Erasing All Titles HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R This erases the entire contents of a HDD orDVD-RW. (Except ...

74 SELECT ENTER PREVIOUS ENTER n COPY TITLE/CHAPTER COPY SPECIFIED SCENE EDIT(HDD PLAYLIST) SPECIFY THE RANGE TO SET PLAYLISTFROM THE ORIGINAL THEN CREATE PLAYLIST. SELECT ORIGINAL TITLE/CHAPTER AND ADD IT. SELECT A SCENE FROM ORIGINAL VIDEOAND ADD IT. 8 2 : 0 1 2 1 / 5 2 Creating a Play List HDD VR...

79 Enjoying High Quality Sounds Playing 2 Channel Audio with anAnalogue Connection NOTE • When connecting audio equipment using analogue connection, we recommend that you set “DD OUTPUTLEVEL” to “NO” (see page 88 ). If you set to “YES”, audio may sound abnormal duringdisc playback. Playing Dolby Dig...

81 Recording from a DigitalCamcorder Using i.LINK HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R • When this Recorder is connected with a DV-format camcorder using a DV cable, you can record and editwith minimal deterioration of picture and sound qualityusing a digital signal. • You can also display an ...

84 Function Setting AUTO CHAPTER • This sets the interval of automatic chapter setting during recording.• Chapter marks set on a DVD-RW/R in Video mode cannot be combined by editing, so select an appropriate interval. EXACT RECORDING • This function works when timer recording (G- CODE /Timer Program...

86 Function Setting PASSWORD • This sets the password for setting or changing Parental Control. PARENTAL CONTROL • This lets you set Parental Control depending on disc content.• Level 1: For most restricted viewing → Level 8: For adult viewing (The smaller the number, the greater the level of restri...

87 Function Setting Basic Operation forVIEW/PLAY SETTING This operation is available in both HDD modeand DVD mode. Example: Setting “DVD PLAY SETTING” under “VIEW/PLAY SETTING” 1 1 1 1 1 1 Press START MENU to display “START MENU” screen. 2 2 2 2 2 Press ' / " / \ / | to select “OTHER SETTINGS 1”...

88 Function Setting TV MODE • If you switch your TV (i.e. because you have bought a new one) and the screen size of the connected TV changes, you will have to changethe “TV MODE” setting. • You can set the screen aspect ratio of the connected TV, and adjust video output. • Select “TV MODE” from “VID...

90 LCD BACKLIGHT REC. • This sets whether to turn the LCD backlight on or off during timer recording. NO: This sets so that the LCD backlight remains lit, even during timerrecording. YES: This lets you turn off the LCD backlight only when the power is off(standby state) and timer recording starts. I...

92 NICAM • This recorder can receive and record NICAM or A2 broadcasts. NICAM broadcasts will be received when “AUTO” is selected in the NICAM setting. Depending on thereceived programme, some NICAM or A2 broadcasts may not be in stereo. L1 OUT • This sets the type of video signal output from L1 (TV...

94 Function Setting PRESET • This lets you preset the channels into memory. A maximum of 84 channels can be preset. CHANNEL • For details, see “Channel Setting” on page 27 . FINE TUNING • This lets you obtain sharp colour picture. SKIP • This determines whether the channel can be selected when using...

97 Troubleshooting The Recorder power does not turn on. The Recorder sounds like it is operating, even when power isturned off. The disc is automatically ejected after closing the disc tray. No picture. The Recorder does not play a disc. Settings have disappeared. Screen freezes and operation button...

100 On-screen Error Messages Messages Relating to DVD Discs and the HDD • The following messages appear on the TV screen in case the disc you tried to playback is not appropriate or the operation is not correct. CANNOT PLAY BACK THIS DISC. THIS IS A NON-STANDARD DISC. REGION CODE OF DISC IS WRONG. D...

101 On-screen Error Messages RECORDING WAS STOPPED DUE TOFULL DISC. REPAIRING THE DISC. THIS IS A NON-STANDARD DISC.REMOVE IT. THIS VIDEO CANNOT BE RECORDEDTO THIS DISC.TIMER RECORDING COULD NOTSTART. LIVE BROADCAST RECORDINGPROHIBITED.RECORDING STOPPED. THIS VIDEO IS COPY PROTECTED.RECORDING IS NOT...

102 On-screen Error Messages CANNOT HIGH SPEED DUB THISTITLE. TITLE PROTECTION IS SET.CANCEL TITLE PROTECTIONBEFORE DUBBING. CANNOT DUB TO DISC DUE TOCOPY PROTECTED PROGRAM. CANNOT DUB TO THE DISC. CANNOT DUB FROM THE DISC. COPY PROTECTED PROGRAM WILLBE MOVED. • Occurs if you attempt high-speed dubb...

103 AlternateRecording Angle ChapterNumber Chasing Play-back Copy Guard Digital Gamma Digital SuperPicture Disc Menu Dolby Digital Dolby DigitalOutput Level Dolby VirtualSurround DTS Exact Dubbing Exact Record-ing Glossary If you set to Exact Recording but the timer recording programme will not fit ...

106 General HDD capacity: ................................ 120 GB (DV-HR350X), 80 GB (DV-HR300X) Power supply: ................................. AC 230-240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption (Normal): ..................................... 36 W Power consumption (Standby): ......................................

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