Sharp DV-HR400F User manual

Imprimé en Malaisie
Printed in Malaysia
TINS-B802WJZZ
05P03-MA-NK
SHARP CORPORATION
ENREGISTREUR DE DVD
AVEC DISQUE DUR
DVD RECORDER
WITH HARD DISC
DV-HR480F
DV-HR450F
DV-HR400F
MODE D’EMPLOI
OPERATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
MODE D’EMPLOI OPERATION MANUAL
2
• The region number
for this Recorder is 2.
PAL
DV-HR480F/DV-HR450F/DV-HR400F
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ENGLISH
SAFETY INFORMATION
Power Cord Protection
To avoid any malfunctions of the Recorder, and to
protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury,
please observe the following.
• Hold the plug firmly when connecting or
disconnecting the AC power cord.
• Keep the AC power cord away from heating
appliances.
• Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.
• Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power
cord in any way.
• This Recorder is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product.
• The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on
the rear cover.
• This product contains a low power laser device. To
ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or
attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Note:
This Recorder can be used only where the power
supply is AC 220V-240V, 50Hz. It cannot be used
elsewhere.
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS RECORDER
IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
Laser Diode Properties
Material: DVD: AlGaInP
CD: AlGaAs
Wave length: DVD: 658nm
CD: 785nm
Laser output: Max. DVD: 160mW (Pulse)
CD: 8.5mW (Continuous)
OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH
■DV-HR480F/DV-HR450F
■DV-HR400F
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Contents
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 1
Features ....................................................... 4
Accessories ................................................. 6
Precautions about Using This Product ..... 7
About Hard Disc (HDD) ............................... 9
Recording Format .......................................................... 9
Unrecordable Material .................................................... 9
Hard Disc Operation (Recording/Playback/Time Shift
Recording) ................................................................... 9
Initialisation .................................................................... 9
CPRM (Copy Control) Information ................................. 9
About DVD ................................................... 10
Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Recorder .... 10
Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Recorder ............. 11
Types of Discs for Recording ......................................... 12
Recording Formats ........................................................ 13
Recording Time .............................................................. 13
Disc Remaining Time ..................................................... 13
Using the Proper Disc .................................................... 14
Unrecordable Material .................................................... 14
Initialisation and Finalisation ..................... 15
Initialisation (Formatting) ................................................ 15
Allowing Discs to Be Played Back
with Other DVD Players (Finalisation) ......................... 15
About the Contents of the Disc ................. 15
Title, Chapter and Track ................................................. 15
Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Case ............................ 16
The Icons Used in This Operation Manual ..................... 16
Important Information ................................. 17
Disc Precautions ............................................................ 17
Cautions Regarding Recording ...................................... 17
Copyright ........................................................................ 17
Major Components...................................... 18
Main Unit (Front) ............................................................ 18
Front Panel Display ........................................................ 18
Main Unit (Rear) ............................................................. 18
Remote Control Unit ...................................................... 19
Loading the Batteries ..................................................... 20
Operating a TV Using the Remote Control (Universal
Remote Control) .......................................................... 21
Setting the Remote Control Code .................................. 22
Basic Connection ........................................ 23
Connection Using Aerial Cables and SCART Cables ...... 23
Using Other Types of Video Output ................................ 24
Auto Installation (INSTALLATION AUTO) ..... 25
Turning the Power On .................................................... 25
Using the INSTALLATION AUTO for Initial Setting ......... 25
About START MENU.................................... 27
About START MENU ...................................................... 27
Basic START MENU Operation ...................................... 27
Language Setting ........................................ 28
About Language Setting ................................................ 28
Changing Language Setting .......................................... 28
Clock Setting ............................................... 29
Clock Setting .................................................................. 29
Channel Setting ........................................... 30
Channel Setting ............................................................. 30
Deleting Channels .......................................................... 31
Re-naming Channels ..................................................... 31
Display Information ..................................... 32
Channel Information ....................................................... 32
Checking Remaining Time of HDD and Number of
Titles ............................................................................ 32
Checking Remaining Time of DVD and Number of
Titles ............................................................................ 33
Switching Front Panel Display ........................................ 34
Turning off the LCD Backlight ........................................ 34
Preparation to Operate This Recorder ...... 35
Time Shift Viewing/Chasing Playback ....... 36
Time Shift Viewing .......................................................... 37
Chasing Playback .......................................................... 37
Recording to HDD ....................................... 38
Direct Recording to HDD ............................................... 39
Setting the Record End Time during Direct Recording
(Simple Recording Timer) ............................................ 40
Recording to DVD ........................................ 41
Loading Disc .................................................................. 41
Direct Recording to DVD ................................................ 41
Setting Recording Mode (HDD/DVD) ......... 43
HDD Recording Mode and Recording Time ................... 43
DVD-RW/R Recording Mode and Recording Time ........ 43
Setting the Manual Recording Mode (MN) ..................... 44
Direct Recording the TV programme you are watching . 44
Timer Recording/The GUIDE Plus+®
System ................................................... 45
GUIDE Plus+ System Overview ..................................... 45
GUIDE Plus+ Setup ....................................................... 46
The “One-Button-Record” Feature ................................. 49
Browse, Search, etc... .................................................... 50
Timer Recording with SHOW VIEW®... ............................... 51
Manual Recording (Timer Recording by Specifying Date,
Time and Channel) ...................................................... 53
Editing (Confirm, Change and Cancel) a Timer
Programme .................................................................. 55
Other Functions of the GUIDE Plus+ System ................ 56
Dubbing (HDD/DVD) .................................... 58
Dubbing Method and Dubbing Types ............................. 58
Titles Including “Copy Once” Enabled Programme ........ 58
Rate Conversion Dubbing and High Speed Dubbing ..... 59
Limitation during Dubbing .............................................. 60
Dubbing (HDD↔DVD)/High Speed Dubbing
(HDD→DVD) ................................................................ 61
Eliminating Problems (Recording, Timer
Recording, Dubbing) ............................. 63
HDD Playback .............................................. 65
Playback from REC LIST ............................................... 65
Playback by Selecting Title Number (Direct Playback) .. 66
Other Types of Playback ................................................ 67
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DVD/CD Playback ........................................ 69
Loading Disc .................................................................. 69
Playback from REC LIST ............................................... 69
DVD-RW(Video format)/DVD-R Playback ...................... 70
DVD Video Playback ...................................................... 70
Audio CD/Video CD Playback ........................................ 71
Other Types of Playback ................................................ 71
Playback by Selecting with the Menu in the DVD ........... 74
MP3/WMA File Playback ............................. 75
To Play Another File (music title) during Playback ......... 75
To Skip the File during Playback .................................... 75
JPEG File Playback ..................................... 76
Playing back still images in sequence ............................ 76
Playing back still images in a selected folder ................. 76
Play back Slide Show ..................................................... 76
Settings During Playback ........................... 77
Function Control ............................................................. 77
Simultaneous Recording/Playback
Function ................................................. 79
Chasing Playback .......................................................... 79
Simultaneous Recording/Playback ................................ 79
Function Menu ............................................. 80
How to Use the FUNCTION MENU ............................... 80
Editing (HDD/DVD) ...................................... 81
About Editing .................................................................. 81
Editing Procedure .......................................................... 81
Switching between Original and Play List (Play Lists can
be created only for HDD or VR mode) ......................... 82
Editing an Original Title (HDD/DVD) .......... 83
Erasing Unnecessary Scenes from an Original Title
(ERASE SCENE) ......................................................... 83
Changing Thumbnail (CHANGE THUMBNAIL) .............. 85
Making Sections in a Title (DIVIDE CHAPTER) ............. 86
Combining Chapters Together
(COMBINE CHAPTERS) ............................................. 87
Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD).................... 88
Creating a Play List ........................................................ 88
Adding a Scene from an Original to a Play List
(ADD SCENE) ............................................................. 89
Changing the Title Sequence (MOVE TITLE) ................ 91
Erasing Unnecessary Scenes (ERASE SCENE) ........... 92
Changing Thumbnail (CHANGE THUMBNAIL) .............. 92
Making Sections in a Title (DIVIDE CHAPTER) ............. 92
Combining Chapters Together
(COMBINE CHAPTERS) ............................................. 92
Disc Management........................................ 93
Inputting/Changing Title Name
(CHANGE TITLE NAME) ............................................. 93
Disabling Title Edit and Erase (TITLE PROTECT) ......... 94
Disabling DVD Disc Edit and Erase
(DVD Disc PROTECT) ................................................. 94
Erasing All Titles ............................................................ 95
Erasing by Selecting a Title (or Chapter) ....................... 95
Initialise/Finalise ......................................... 96
Initialisation .................................................................... 96
Finalisation ..................................................................... 96
Basic Operation for INITIALISE/FINALISE .................... 97
Enjoying High Quality Sounds ................... 98
Playing 2 Channel Audio with an Analogue Connection .. 98
Playing Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG Audio with a
Digital Connection ........................................................ 98
Playing 2 Channel Audio with a Digital Connection ......... 99
Recording from External Equipment ......... 100
Recording from a Digital Camcorder Using i.LINK
(DV-HR480F/DV-HR450F only) ................................... 100
Settings for Recording from a Digital Camcorder
(DV-HR480F/DV-HR450F only) ................................... 101
Recording from a Digital Camcorder
(DV-HR480F/DV-HR450F only) ................................... 102
Recording from a Camcorder (VCR) Using an Analogue
Connection .................................................................. 103
Function Setting .......................................... 104
Functions under OTHER SETTINGS ............................. 104
REC FUNCTION ............................................................ 104
Basic Operation for REC FUNCTION Setting ................ 106
VIEW/PLAY SETTING ................................................... 107
Basic Operation for VIEW/PLAY SETTING .................... 110
ADJUSTMENT ............................................................... 111
Basic Operation for ADJUSTMENT Setting ................... 114
CONTROL SET .............................................................. 115
Basic Operation for CONTROL SET .............................. 116
Troubleshooting .......................................... 117
On-screen Error Messages ........................ 121
Glossary ....................................................... 124
Specifications .............................................. 127
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Features
1
“DVD Multi-Play” can play 5 types
of recordable DVD discs
•Besides DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW *1and DVD+R
*1discs, it can also play DVD-RAM *2discs. Even a
DVD borrowed from a friend can be played no
matter what format it uses.
*1 Only the discs recorded in a video format and finalised
can be played.
*2 DVD-RAM Version 2 discs with a 4.7GB or 9.6GB capacity
which have been recorded using the VR system of another
DVD recorder. (To play a DVD-RAM disc, remove the disc
from its cartridge.)
2
Support for high-speed dubbing*3
at up to 48x speed from the HDD
to DVD makes creating a video
library easy
1High speed dubbing*3
Enables high speed dubbing from hard disc to DVD
so you can enjoy creating your own video library.
2Rate conversion dubbing
The mode can be selected from 32 levels just like
recording mode. This enables recording at the
optimal picture quality, given the remaining empty
space on the disc.
3Exact dubbing
This automatically adjusts to the optimal record
mode so that the material is dubbed exactly into the
remaining area on the disc.
*3 To perform high-speed dubbing, you must use discs
conforming to Ver.1.1/2x, 1.2/2x or 1.2/4x for DVD-RW, or
Ver.2.0/4x or 2.0/8x for DVD-R. When using DVD-RW
Ver.1.1/2x and DVD-R Ver.2.0/4x, the maximum dubbing
speeds will be approximately 12x and 24x, respectively.
3
Progressive scanning playback
• Using Component Video Output, you can enjoy high
quality, high-density video with no jagged contours
and no flicker.
4
The GUIDE Plus+ system
•The GUIDE Plus+® *4system is an interactive on-
screen television programming guide integrated into
the Recorder. The system is available at no monthly
charge and offers programme listings for all major
channels received in your home, one-touch record-
ing, search by genre, recommendations according
to your profile and more. In this new era of ever-
increasing number of channels, the GUIDE Plus+
system offers television viewers a convenient way to
find out what's on right now or in the next week, by
channel or by genre. The GUIDE Plus+ system also
allows viewers to automatically set their recording
selections quickly and easily. The TV listings
information displayed in the GUIDE Plus+ system is
obtained directly from sources in the broadcasting
industry. This information is received and processed
by Gemstar-TV Guide and “broadcasted” via so
called “Host Channels” directly to the Recorder.
• You can also programme your Recorder for timer
recording simply by inputting the SHOWVIEW®*4
programming number.
*4GUIDE Plus+, SHOWVIEW, VIDEO Plus+, G-LINK are (1)
registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured
under license from and (3) subject of various international
patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to,
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related
affiliates.
5Built-in DV terminal for high
quality dubbing from digital video
camcorder (DV-HR480F/DV-
HR450F only)
•You can connect to a digital video camcorder with
i.LINK to perform high quality digital video dubbing.
You can also operate camcorder playback functions
such as rewind, fast forward, and stop from the
control panel.
6High picture quality design (Used
in all hard disc and DVD modes)
1VBR (Variable Bit Rate) recording
Constantly maintains optimal high picture quality by
varying the bit rate (amount of video data) for each
scene depending on the video content (e.g. whether
movement is fast or slow).
2Improved play noise reduction
3-dimensional DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION: This
eliminates the noise contained in the brightness
signals and colour signals, and minimizes the rough
textures of images.
BLOCK NOISE REDUCTION: This cuts the amount
of block noise seen in the fast-moving images in
sports programmes, for example.
MOSQUITO NOISE REDUCTION: This reduces the
flicker noise that occurs in areas such as the
outlines of images.
3Linear PCM recording
Linear PCM recording with high sound quality is
supported *5to reproduce music programmes and
other such programmes with a clear sound quality.
*5 Supports only the XP mode.
The DV-HR480F/DV-HR450F/DV-HR400F DVD Recorder with Hard Disc
realises easy programming with the GUIDE Plus+ system, and up to 48x
high-speed dubbing.
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7Speed viewing and speed listening
(Rapid play)
• Plays a disc at 1.5 times faster than normal speed
with sound. It lets you check lengthy recorded
programmes quickly and easily.
8
32-step manual rate video record-
ing
• The video recording mode can be selected form 32
steps, including four basic steps of high image
quality (XP), standard (SP), x2 (LP) and x3 (EP) .
You may choose one from these steps for optimal
image quality depending on the amount of free
memory remaining on the disc.
9
Comprehensive editing functions
(Only titles recorded on the hard disc or in VR
mode on DVD-RW can be edited.)
1Play list edit
This lets you gather only the needed parts (i.e. a
“Play List”) from a recorded original video (title). You
can rearrange scenes and combine them with other
scenes, or rearrange titles. This is convenient when
you want to dub and save only the necessary
scenes and titles.
2Chapter edit
This lets you divide a title into chapter units during
recording/playback or using the edit screen. After
dividing, a list of recordings (thumbnails) can be
displayed in chapter units, so you can copy, erase
or dub to the play list in chapter units.
3Erase Scene
This lets you erase unnecessary scenes. This is
convenient when you want to cut out the commer-
cials in a recorded programme before dubbing.
4Batch erasing of titles/chapters
Titles and chapters which become unnecessary
after editing can be batch erased by selecting them
from the list of recordings (thumbnails).
5Edit undo function*6
If you mistakenly erase data during editing, this
function lets you restore it to its immediately
preceding state, just like “Undo” on a PC, so you
can edit worry-free.
*6Edit undo can only be used once. It only works when
“UNDO” is assigned to a coloured button (yellow)
displayed on the screen.
Features
10
“Time Shift Viewing”, “Chasing
Playback” and “Simultaneous
Recording/Playback” —functions
you can only get with a hard disc
1Time shift viewing
While you are watching a programme, the phone
rings.… At times like this, you can pause the
programme being broadcast at the press of a
button, and then watch the rest of the programme at
your leisure after you finish your phone call.
2Chasing playback
You return home earlier than expected while timer
recording is in progress…. At times like this, you
don’t have to wait for recording to end. You can
immediately view the programme from the begin-
ning.
3Simultaneous recording/playback
Even while recording to the hard disc, you can
enjoy playback of a DVD, or programmes already
recorded on hard disc. You don’t have to wait for
recording to finish.
11
MP3/WMA file playback
• This Recorder allows you to playback MP3/WMA
files recorded on CD-RW/R.
12
JPEG file playback
• This Recorder enables you to display still images
stored as JPEG files on a CD-RW/R. You can
display images one at a time, or use the Slide Show
function to automatically display images sequen-
tially.
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Accessories
Remote control unit
Two R-03 size batteries
(“AAA” size, UM/SUM-4)
for the remote control unit
Video/audio cable
RF coaxial cable G-LINK cable
A. Information on Disposal
for Users (private house-
holds)
1. In the European Union
Attention: If you want to dispose of this
equipment, please do not use the ordinary
dust bin!
Used electrical and electronic equipment must
be treated separately and in accordance with
legislation that requires proper treatment,
recovery and recycling of used electrical and
electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by member
states, private households within the EU
states may return their used electrical and
electronic equipment to designated collection
facilities free of charge*. In some countries*
your local retailer may also take back your old
product free of charge if you purchase a
similar new one.
*) Please contact your local authority for
further details.
If your used electrical or electronic equipment
has batteries or accumulators, please dispose
of these separately beforehand according to
local requirements.
By disposing of this product correctly you will
help ensure that the waste undergoes the
necessary treatment, recovery and recycling
and thus prevent potential negative effects on
the environment and human health which
could otherwise arise
due to inappropriate waste handling.
2. In other Countries outside
the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic
equipment can be returned free of charge to
the dealer, even if you don’t purchase a new
product. Further collection facilities are listed
on the homepage of www.swico.ch or
www.sens.ch.
B. Information on Disposal
for Business Users
1. In the European Union
If the product is used for business purposes
and you want to discard it:
Please contact your SHARP dealer who will
inform you about the take-back of the product.
You might be charged for the costs arising
from take-back and recycling.
Small products (and small amounts) might be
taken back by your local collection facilities.
For Spain: Please contact the established
collection system or your local authority for
take-back of your used products.
2. In other Countries outside
the EU
If you wish to discard of this product, please
contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
Attention: Your product
is marked with this
symbol. It means that
used electrical and
electronic products
should not be mixed
with general household
waste. There is a
separate collection
system for these
products.
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Precautions about Using This Product
Do not use at locations at high
temperature.
• If you leave this equipment at a location which rises to an
abnormally high temperature (like the inside of a car with
the windows shut), this may cause deformation of the
cabinet or malfunction. Be very careful not to allow the
area around the Recorder or discs to reach a high
temperature.
• Do not place the Recorder on any equipment which gets
hot.
• Do not place at a location which is exposed to direct
sunlight, or near a heater. Be careful because doing so
will have an adverse effect on the cabinet and compo-
nents.
Do not remove the cabinets.
• Do not remove the Recorder cabinets. Touching parts
inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/or
damage to the Recorder. For service and adjustment
inside the cabinet, please contact the nearest service
centre approved by Sharp.
Do not cover the fan or ventila-
tion holes on the back of the Re-
corder.
• When setting up the Recorder, do not cover the fan or
ventilation holes on the rear of the Recorder. This will
interfere with the cooling fan and cause malfunction. Be
especially careful of this point when housing the Recorder
in a TV stand or AV rack.
• Do not use the Recorder on carpets, or on a bed or sofa,
or wrap the Recorder in cloth or other material. This will
interfere with the cooling fan and cause malfunction.
Avoid dust and smoke.
• Do not place the Recorder at a location which is unstable,
subject to heavy vibration or where there is a lot of dust or
tobacco smoke. Doing so may cause malfunction or
accidents.
Set up the Recorder so it is hori-
zontal.
• Do not stand the Recorder up vertically or place it upside
down. Doing so will cause malfunction.
Do not place objects on the Re-
corder.
• Do not place any objects, such as vases or lighted
candles on the top of the Recorder.
• Set up at a location where there is adequate space above
the Recorder.
• Do not place a TV or other heavy object on the Recorder.
Doing so may result in problems like noise appearing on
the screen, or deformation of the cabinet.
Keep away from magnetic ob-
jects.
• Keep the Recorder away from strong magnetic objects.
Handle the Recorder carefully.
• Do not drop the Recorder, or subject it to strong impact or
vibration. Doing so will cause malfunction. Be careful
when carrying or moving the Recorder.
No fingers or other objects inside
• Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.
When moving or shipping the
Recorder
• Remove the disc before wrapping the Recorder. In case
you will not be using the Recorder for a while, remove the
disc, and turn off the power.
Dew formation
• Dew may form on the surface of and inside the Recorder
if you suddenly carry it from a cold location to a warm
location, or use it in a cold room where heating has just
been turned on (i.e. on a winter morning). If dew forms,
let the Recorder sit with the power off until the dew
disappears. Using the Recorder with dew formation
present may cause malfunction. (Page 17)
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Precautions about Using This Product
Upkeep of cabinet
• The cabinet surface employs a lot of plastic. Do not wipe
these surfaces with benzene or thinner because this may
cause deterioration or paint peeling.
• Do not apply volatile liquids like insecticide to the
cabinet. Also, do not allow long-term contact with
materials like rubber, vinyl products or synthetic leather.
Doing so may cause problems like paint peeling.
• Do not affix stickers or tape to the Recorder. Doing so
may cause cabinet discolouration or damage.
• If the cabinet or front panel display gets dirty, gently wipe
it off with soft cloth like flannel. If it is extremely dirty, soak
a cloth in neutral detergent diluted with water, wring the
cloth well, wipe, and then wipe again with a dry cloth.
Using powerful cleaners may cause discolouration,
deterioration or paint peeling. We recommend testing any
cleaners at an inconspicuous location on the Recorder.
Electromagnetic interference
• If you use a mobile phone or other electronic equipment
near the Recorder, video may be disturbed or become
noisy during playback or recording due to electromag-
netic interference.
Aerial
• To avoid the effects of radio interference, set up the aerial
at a location away from busy roads, electric wires for
train, electric transmission lines and neon signs.
This is effective for preventing electric shock accidents in
the unlikely event that aerial falls down.
• Do not make the aerial line unnecessarily long, or bundle
it. Be careful because doing so will cause the picture to
be unstable.
• The aerial is exposed to the weather, so be careful to
periodically check and replace it. This will ensure a
beautiful picture. Aerials are particularly susceptible to
damage at locations with heavy smoke and soot, and
locations exposed to sea breeze.
Hard disc (HDD)
• This Recorder records programmes onto a hard disc
(HDD). The hard disc is equipped with a safety mecha-
nism to protect data from impact, vibration and dust.
However, to prevent loss of recorded data, you should be
particularly careful of the following points:
• Do not subject the Recorder to any impact.
• Do not use at a location which is unstable or subject to
vibration.
• Do not move the Recorder while the power is on.
• Do not unplug the power cord from the AC outlet
during recording or playback. First turn power “OFF”,
and then unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
• Do not use at a location with abrupt temperature
variation (variation of more than 10°C per hour).
• The Recorder will malfunction if used at a cold location
(5°C or less) or an extremely hot location (35°C or
higher).
• If you carry the Recorder from a cold location to a
warm location, let the Recorder sit for a while before
using it.
• In the unlikely event that the hard disc (HDD) malfunc-
tions for some reason, you cannot replace it by yourself. If
you disassemble the Recorder you will void the warranty.
Please contact the nearest service centre approved by
Sharp. We cannot provide compensation for data content
if data is lost or not recorded.
Connected equipment
• Read carefully the “Precautions for Use” in the operation
manual for any equipment connected to the Recorder.
Power conservation
• When you are finished using the Recorder, conserve
power by turning power off. If you go on a trip, or
otherwise will not use the Recorder for a long time,
unplug the power cord from the AC outlet to ensure
safety.
Requests regarding setup
• Do not cover the fan or ventilation holes on the back of
the Recorder. Doing so will interfere with heat radiation
and cause malfunction.
Notes about use
• The Recorder and cabinet may become a little hot,
depending on the use environment when using this
Recorder. This is not a malfunction.
• When unplugging the power cord (to move the Recorder,
etc.), first turn off power (STANDBY indicator on the front
of the Recorder lights up red) to protect the hard disc
(HDD).
• When power is turned on, the fan will rotate to cool the
Recorder.
• Immediately after plugging the power cord into an AC
outlet, or after recovery from a power failure, the unit may
fail to operate for more than ten seconds because the
Recorder is performing system adjustment.
Notes about this operation
manual
• In this operation manual, the terms “the Recorder”, “this
Recorder” or “your Recorder” refer to the “DV-HR480F/
DV-HR450F/DV-HR400F DVD Recorder with Hard Disc”.
• The screen displays and Recorder illustrations given in
this operation manual are for explanatory purposes, and
may differ somewhat from the actual screen and Re-
corder.
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About Hard Disc (HDD)
This Recorder has a built in hard disc (abbreviated as
“HDD”) for recording and playback. Beware of the
following points when setting up and using the Recorder.
Failure to observe precautions may cause damage to the
HDD itself or its content, failure of the disc to operate, or
recording of noise.
• Do not subject to any vibration or impact.
• Do not place at a cramped location which might block the
cooling fan or ventilation port on the back of the Re-
corder.
• Do not place at a location with severe temperature
variation.
s If the Recorder is set up at a location with severe
temperature variation, dew may form on and inside the
Recorder. If the Recorder is used with internal dew
formation present, this may cause HDD damage or
malfunction. We recommend keeping variation in room
temperature within 10˚C per hour.
• Do not place at a location with high humidity.
• Place the Recorder horizontally, never at an incline.
• When the power is on, do not unplug the power cord from
the AC outlet, turn off the breaker for the area where the
Recorder is set up, or move the Recorder.
s When moving the Recorder, first turn off the power (the
STANDBY indicator is lit red)and then unplug the power
cord from the AC outlet.
Recording Format
■HDD recording is done using the variable bit rate
format (VBR) for more efficient recording.
The following phenomena may occur.
With the variable bit rate format, the remaining amount
which can be recorded may increase or decrease relative
to the display of the remaining amount of HDD space.
• When the display indicates that the remaining amount of
HDD space is low, first delete unnecessary programmes,
and then record with an extra margin in the amount of
remaining space.
• Even if you delete a programme, the remaining amount
may not increase by the amount of deleted time. When
recording new video, record with an extra margin in the
amount of remaining space.
• With this Recorder, part of the HDD capacity is used as a
system management area.
Unrecordable Material
• This Recorder is equipped with a copy guard function
that prevents recording of video software or broadcast
programmes that contain a signal that restricts copying in
accordance with copyrights and so forth.
• In the case a copy guard signal is contained in a source
video that occurs partway through recording, recording is
paused at that point. Recording resumes when the copy
guard signal is no longer present, while no recordings will
be made for the part where the copy prevention signal is
present.
In the unlikely event that there is some problem like loss
of recorded video or audio content due to an HDD
malfunction, please be aware beforehand that Sharp will
bear no responsibility to compensate for the content
which could not be recorded or edited, for the loss of
recorded or edited video, or for other related direct or
indirect damages.
■If a power failure occurs
• The content being recorded or timer recorded may be
damaged if power failure occurs.
• The content being played back may be damaged.
■For important recording
• If the HDD malfunctions, the content recorded on the
HDD may be lost. If you wish to save content perma-
nently, we recommend copying or moving the content
to DVD-RW or DVD-R.
NOTE
• If a message indicating an HDD error is displayed (such
as “ERROR IN HDD. CANNOT OPERATE.”) and the HDD
has malfunctioned, you cannot replace the HDD by
yourself. If you disassemble the Recorder, the warranty
will become void. Also, recovery of data is impossible. If
playback is possible, re-record the recorded content onto
a DVD-RW/R disc, and contact your nearest service
centre approved by Sharp.
Hard Disc Operation
(Recording / Playback / Time Shift
Recording)
• If the Recorder is used in a cold location (a location at
low temperature), the drive will only allow live viewing
after power is turned on until the HDD is ready. During
this time, the Recorder will not allow Time Shift Viewing,
recording, display of recording lists or playback of
recorded programmes. Please wait until the HDD is
ready.
Initialisation
• Initialisation erases all video recorded on the HDD. Be
sure to dub important recordings onto DVD-RW/R discs
before initialising.
CPRM (Copy Control) Information
• CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)
manages protection for content copyrights.
• There are 3 types of copy control signals: “Copy Freely”,
“Copy Once” and “Copy Never”.
“Copy Never” programmes cannot be recorded.
When a “Copy Once” enabled programme is copied from
HDD to DVD-RW, the video is not copied — it is moved
from the HDD to the DVD-RW (i.e. the content recorded
on the HDD is erased).
• “Copy Once” programmes that have been recorded to a
DVD-RW disc cannot be dubbed to the HDD.
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About DVD
Types of Discs that Can Be
Used with This Recorder
• Since this Recorder is compatible with the PAL format, use
discs that contain the letters “PAL” on the disc or package.
NTSC and PAL-60 signals cannot be recorded.
(A black screen is shown when NTSC or PAL-60
signals are input to the external input.)
• The following discs can be played back and recorded with
this Recorder. Do not use an 8 cm (3") adapter (for CDs).
• Use discs that are compatible with standards as indi-
cated by the presence of the following logo marks on the
disc label. Playback of discs not complying with these
standards is not guaranteed. In addition, image quality or
sound quality is not guaranteed even if such discs are
able to be played back.
Discs For Recording and Playback
DVD-RW
DVD-R
4.7
•Ver.1.0
•Ver.1.1
•Ver.1.1
(CPRM
compatible)*1
•Ver.1.1/2x
(CPRM
compatible)*1
•Ver.1.2/4x
(CPRM
compatible)*1
•Ver.2.0
•Ver.2.0/4x*2
•Ver.2.0/8x*2
Recording
Format
VR mode
VR mode
Video mode
Video mode
Contents
Audio + Video
(Movie)
Disc Size
12 cm (5"),
single-sided/
double-sided,
single layer disc
Disc Type
DVD Video Region
number
2
ALL
4.7/9.6 GB
Ver. 2.0
Recording
Format
Video mode
VR mode
Video mode
Video mode
(finalised disc
only)
VR mode
Video CD
Audio CD
(CD-DA)
Audio CD
(CD-DA)
MP3 file
WMA file
JPEG
Video CD
Contents
Audio + Video
(Movie)
Audio + Video
(Movie)
Audio + Video
(Movie)
Audio + Video
(Movie)
Audio + Video
(Movie)
Audio
Audio
Still image
(JPEG file)
Audio + Video
(Movie)
Disc Size
12 cm (5")
8 cm (3")
8 cm (3")
12 cm (5")
12 cm (5")
12 cm (5")
8 cm (3")
Disc Type
DVD-RW/DVD-R
DVD+RW/DVD+R
DVD-RAM
(Remove
the cartridge
from the disc)
Video CD
Audio CD *3
CD-RW/CD-R
*1 “Copy Once” broadcasts and other programmes that
can be recorded only once can be recorded.
*2 In the real operation, the Recorder does not always
realise the maximum speed.
Discs for Playback (Playback Only)
*3 This Recorder has been designed on the premise of
playing back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact
Disc) standards. CDs containing a signal for the purpose
of protecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be
able to be played back with this Recorder.
• DVD video players and discs have region numbers,
which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played.
The region number for this product is 2. (Discs marked
ALL will play in any player.)
• DVD Video operations and functions may be different
from the explanations in this manual and some operations
may be prohibited due to disc manufacturer’s setting.
• If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayed
during playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure
displayed.
• The audio component of a DVD video recorded at 96 kHz
(Linear PCM) will be output as 48 kHz audio during
playback.
• This Recorder conforms to the PAL colour system. Also
you can play discs recorded with the NTSC system via a
PAL system TV set. (The Recorder does not output NTSC
signal but only PAL signal.)
NOTE
• Some of the discs in the tables above may not be able to
play back depending on each disc.
A Quick Reference for Selecting
Discs
The following is a quick reference to see what discs can/
cannot be used with this recorder. Each disc has a compat-
ible Recording Format(s). Also, there are some constraints.
For detailed and exact information, read the explanations in
pages 10 and 11.
■Can Play Back and Record
DVD-RW
DVD-R
■Can Only Play Back (Can Not Record)
DVD Video (with Region number “2” and “ALL” only)
DVD+RW/DVD+R (finalized disc only)
DVD-RAM (remove the cartridge)
Video CD
Audio CD
CD-RW/CD-R
■Can Neither Record nor Play Back
CDG, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, SVCD, SACD, PD,
CDV, DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio
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About DVD
*5 About MP3 file format
MP3 files are audio data compressed in MPEG1 Audio
layer 3 file format. “MP3 files” have “.mp3” as extensions.
(Some files that have “.mp3” extensions or files that have
not been recorded in MP3 format will produce noise or
cannot be played.)
ÆÆ
ÆÆ
ÆPlaying MP3 discs
• The MP3 files are not played in the order they were
recorded.
• The maximum number of layers which can be
recognized, including files and folders, is 8.
• Some multi-session discs cannot be played.
• It is recommended to record data at a lower speed as
data recorded at fast speed can produce noise and
may not be able to be played.
• The more folders there are, the longer the reading
time.
• Depending on the folder tree, reading MP3 files can
take time.
• Folder or track (file) names are limited to 8 characters.
Folder or track (file) names that go over 8 characters
will be abbreviated. (Certain letters or symbols in
folder names or title name may not be displayed.)
• The playing time may not be correctly displayed
during MP3 file playback.
ÆÆ
ÆÆ
ÆThe following files cannot be played on this
Recorder.
• Discs that have more than 256 folders or 999 files.
• When both Audio CD format and MP3 files format are
recorded on a disc. (The disc is recognized to be an
Audio CD and only tracks in the Audio CD format are
played back.)
CDG, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, SVCD, SACD, PD,
CDV, CVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-Audio
Discs that Cannot Be Used with
This Recorder
■The following discs are unable to be played back or
are not played back properly on this Recorder. If such
a disc is mistakenly played back, the speakers may be
damaged due to the large volume. Never attempt to
play back such discs.
■Discs with unusual shapes cannot be played.
• Discs with unusual shapes (heart-shaped or hexagonal
discs, etc.) cannot be used. The use of such discs will
cause a fault.
■The following DVD video discs cannot be played.
• Discs not containing “2” or “ALL” for the region number
(discs sold outside the authorized marketing area).*4
• Discs produced illegally.
• Discs recorded for commercial use.
*4 The region number for this product is 2.
■The following DVD-RW/R, DVD+RW/R and DVD-RAM
discs cannot be played.
• Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be
played back.
• Discs may not be played back depending on the
recorder used for recording.
■The following Audio CD discs cannot be played.
• Discs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting
copyrights (copy control signal) may not be played
back with this Recorder.
• This Recorder has been designed on the premise of
playing back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Com-
pact Disc) standards.
■The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played.
• Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be
played back.
• Non-finalised discs cannot be played back.
• Discs recorded in a format other than a Video CD/
Audio CD and JPEG/MP3/WMA file format*5 cannot be
played back.
• Discs may not be played back depending on their
recording status or the status of the disc itself.
• Discs may not be played back depending on their
compatibility with this Recorder or the recorder used
for recording.
*5 About JPEG file format
JPEG is a type of file format for storing still-image files
(photos, illustrations, etc.). The Recorder lets you play
JPEG format still-image files.(Max. 2MB; in general,
equivalent to a 3 mega pixel resolution.) Even files with a
resolution exceeding 3 mega pixels can be played if
their capacity is less than 2MB.
ÆÆ
ÆÆ
ÆFile formats that are not compatible.
• Still images in formats other than JPEG (such as TIFF)
cannot be played.
• There may be some files that cannot be played even if
they are in the JPEG format.
• Progressive JPEG files cannot be played.
• Moving image files and audio files as well as the
Motion JPEG format files, though they are JPEG files,
cannot be played.
ÆÆ
ÆÆ
ÆOther files that cannot be played back
• JPEG files larger than 2MB in size cannot be played.
• Files with filenames consisting of more than 8
characters will not be recognized.
• You may not be able to play some still images which
you have created, touched up, copied or otherwise
edited on your computer.
ÆÆ
ÆÆ
ÆYou may experience one or more of the following
symptoms when playing files.
• It may take some time to play files depending on the
number of folders, number of files and volume of data
involved.
• Exif information will not be displayed.
• Still images other than those of 720 x 480 pixels in size
and integral multiple of this size may show black
borders around the edges.
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About DVD
DVD-RW Discs
• DVD-RW discs are available in Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1 (CPRM
compatible), Ver.1.1/2x (CPRM compatible) or Ver.1.2/
2-4x (CPRM compatible).
• When a disc has been recorded in the VR mode, it
can be recorded and erased repeatedly. Erasure also
allows the recording time to be increased.
• When a disc has been recorded in the Video mode,
additional recording is possible until the disc is full.
The recording time does not increase*6 even if titles
are erased, but if the disc is initialised (pages 15 and
96) full recording time is possible.
*6 Recording time can only be increased when the last
title is erased (titles cannot be erased after a disc
has been finalised).
DVD-R Discs
• DVD-R discs can only be recorded in the Video
mode.
• Although additional recordings can be made until the
disc is full, disc space does not increase even if titles
are erased (because erasure here refers only to
making the titles not visible).
• Although these discs can be played back with other
DVD players once they have been finalised, the discs
can no longer be recorded or erased after they have
been finalised.
• Discs can be additionally recorded and edited with
this Recorder only until they are finalised.
Types of Discs for Recording
• DVD-RW and DVD-R discs can be recorded with this
Recorder. The recording format that can be selected may
vary according to the disc version and type of disc.
• Make sure to use a disc that has the words “For Video”,
“For General” or “For Recording” on the disc or disc
jacket for recording and playback with this Recorder.
Disc Type
DVD-RW Ver.1.1
DVD-RW Ver.1.1
(CPRM)
DVD-RW Ver.1.1/2x
(CPRM)
DVD-RW Ver.1.2/4x
(CPRM)
DVD-R Ver.2.0
DVD-R Ver.2.0/4x
DVD-R Ver.2.0/8x
VR mode
×
—
Video mode
×
×
Recording Format
ÆÆ
ÆÆ
ÆWhen using the unit to play a CD-RW/R disc with still
images stored (recorded).
• With CD-RW/R discs on which still images are mixed
in with music or movies, you will be able to play only
the still images. You may not be able to play some of
these discs at all.
• This unit can recognize a maximum of 256 folders
arranged in up to 8 hierarchical levels. The maximum
number of files recognized is 4,096 files.
• Multi-session discs cannot be played.
• You may not be able to play some still images you
have processed (rotated or saved by overwriting other
images) using image processing software or some still
images you have imported from the Internet or e-mail.
• Characters used in still image filenames other than
half-size alphanumeric may be replaced with asterisks
(*) or spaces on the display or the file may not be
played even if the filename has 8 or less characters.
*5 About WMA file format
WMA is a data compression format of Microsoft Corpora-
tion. “WMA files” have “.wma” as extensions. (Some files
that have “.wma” extensions or files that have not been
recorded in WMA format will produce noise or cannot be
played.)
ÆÆ
ÆÆ
ÆPlaying WMA discs
• The WMA files are not played in the order they were
recorded.
• The maximum number of layers which can be
recognized, including files and folders, is 8.
• Some multi-session discs cannot be played.
• It is recommended to record data at a lower speed as
data recorded at fast speed can produce noise and
may not be able to be played.
• The more folders there are, the longer the reading
time.
• Depending on the folder tree, reading WMA files can
take time.
• Folder or track (file) names are limited to 8 characters.
Folder or track (file) names that go over 8 characters
will be abbreviated. (Certain letters or symbols in
folder names or title name may not be displayed.)
• The playing time may not be correctly displayed
during WMA file playback.
ÆÆ
ÆÆ
ÆThe following files cannot be played on this
Recorder.
• Discs that have more than 256 folders or 999 files.
• When both Audio CD format and WMA files format are
recorded on a disc. (The disc is recognized to be an
Audio CD and only tracks in the Audio CD format are
played back.)
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Recordable Time
About 1 hour
About 2 hours
About 4 hours
About 6 hours
Recording
Mode
XP
SP
LP
EP
Description
When you want to record high-
quality images.
This is the standard recording
mode.
When you want to record for a long
period of time with slightly lower
image quality.
When you want to place priority on
recording time.
Recording Formats
• There are two recording formats available with this
Recorder: the VR mode and the Video mode.
• The recording format that can be selected may differ
depending on the disc. Refer to the section on Types of
Discs for Recording (page 12).
• Recording in the VR mode and Video mode cannot be
mixed on one disc.
VR (Video Recording) Mode
The VR mode is the basic DVD-RW recording format, and
lets you enjoy the various editing functions available
with this Recorder.
• When a disc has been recorded in the VR mode, it can
be recorded and erased repeatedly. Erasure also allows
the recording time to be increased.
• Recorded discs can only be played back with DVD-RW
compatible DVD players*7.
• “Copy Once” programmes can also be recorded*8.
*7 • Although there are some cases in which the disc must
be finalised, the disc can be recorded and erased
after it has been finalised.
• DVD-RW compatible DVD players have the following
indication.
DVD players with this indication have the function of
being able to play back DVD-RW discs recorded in
the VR mode with a DVD recorder.
*8 When using a DVD-RW Ver.1.1/1.2 disc (CPRM compat-
ible). Recorded programmes cannot be played back
with other DVD players (including DVD-RW players) or
DVD recorders not compatible with CPRM.
Video Mode
This recording format is compatible with commercially
available DVD players and DVD-ROM drives.
• Discs recorded in the Video mode cannot be recorded
repeatedly or their content overwritten.
• When recording in the Video mode, discs can be played
back, additionally recorded and edited only with this
Recorder until they are finalised.
• Discs recorded in the Video mode can be played back
with other DVD players by finalising them after recording.
(However, this does not guarantee that these discs can
be played back on all DVD players.)
• Recordings onto DVD-RW/R discs using the Video mode
employ a new standard approved by the DVD Forum in
2000, and compatibility with this standard is left to the
discretion of the respective DVD player manufacturer.
Consequently, there are some models of DVD players
and DVD-ROM drives that are unable to play back DVD-
RW/R discs. (Consult the maker of your device to
determine whether it supports playback.)
• “Copy Once” programmes cannot be recorded.
• When bilingual broadcast is recorded, only the audio
selected out of Lch and Rch will be recorded.
Recording Time
• The recording mode that can be set varies according to
the recording format. Refer to the table below for the
applicable recording mode. Recordable time is based on
the recording time when using a 4.7 GB disc.
• Since recording capacity varies according to the
recorded material, there may be cases where there is
much more disc space remaining on the disc when
recording is completed.
• Refer to page 43 about the recordable times when you
choose “MN” (manual) Recording mode.
• Since recording to DVD is performed using VBR (variable
bit rate, refer to the section on VBR Control on page 126)
with the exception of some recording modes, recording
time varies according to the material to be recorded.
• Recordable time may be shorter than that indicated above in
the case of recording material of poor image quality such as
broadcasts from televisions with poor reception.
• This does not guarantee the length of recording time. Actual
recording time may be shorter than that indicated above
depending on image quality and other aspects.
• The total of recording time and remaining time may not always
agree with the recordable time of the recording mode.
• Block-like images may become conspicuous during scenes
containing rapid movement due to the characteristics of digital
image compression technology.
Disc Remaining Time
ÆÆ
ÆÆ
ÆVR mode
• Additional recordings can be made as long as there is
available space on the disc. (Additional recordings
can also be made after the disc is finalised.)
• Erasing unnecessary recordings lets you increase the
remaining time on the disc. (The disc can also be
erased after it has been finalised.)
• When a Play List (page 88) is created, disc space will
not increase even if portions of titles or titles of Play
List are erased.
ÆÆ
ÆÆ
ÆVideo mode
• Additional recordings can be made with this Recorder
provided there is available space on the disc until the
disc is finalised.
• In case you record on a DVD-RW disc, recordable
time will increase if you erase the last recorded title
unless you finalise the DVD-RW disc.
• In case you record on a DVD-R disc, recordable time
will not increase even if you erase titles (page 95).
(The erase function only hides the title, it does not
actually erase it.)
About DVD
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Objective
•
When you want to play
back a recorded disc with
a DVD player or DVD
Video compatible PC
• When you want to
repeatedly record and
erase a recorded disc
• When you want to edit
a disc recorded with
this Recorder
• When playing back with
a DVD-RW compatible
player with the
following indication
• When you want to
repeatedly record and
erase a recorded disc
• When you want to
record a “Copy Once”
satellite broadcast, etc.
•
When you want to play
back a recorded disc with
a DVD player or DVD
Video compatible PC
• When not re-recording a
recorded disc (when
making a permanent
recording or when you
do not want the
recording to be erased)
Disc to Use
Recordable
DVD-RW disc
Ver.1.1,
Ver.1.1 (CPRM
compatible),
Ver.1.1 /2x
(CPRM
compatible)
or Ver.1.2 /4x
(CPRM
compatible)
Recordable
DVD-RW disc
Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1
(CPRM
compatible),
Ver.1.1 /2x
(CPRM
compatible)
or Ver.1.2 /4x
(CPRM
compatible)
Recordable
DVD-RW disc
Ver.1.1
(CPRM
compatible),
Ver.1.1 /2x
(CPRM
compatible)
or Ver.1.2 /4x
(CPRM
compatible)
Recordable
DVD-R disc
Ver.2.0
Ver.2.0 /4x
Ver.2.0 /8x
Recording Format
Video mode
recording
+
finalisation
VR mode
recording
+
(finalisation)
VR mode
recording
Video mode
recording
+
finalisation
About DVD
4.7
Using the Proper Disc
Select the disc and recording format to be used
according to the objective of the recording.
Select the disc and recording format by referring
to the table below.
Unrecordable Material
ÆÆ
ÆÆ
ÆThis Recorder is equipped with a copy guard
function that prevents recording of video software
or broadcast programmes that contain a signal that
restricts copying in accordance with copyrights and
so forth.
Example:
•DVD videos
•PPV (pay-per-view) broadcasts
ÆÆ
ÆÆ
ÆThe proper image may not be obtained in the case
a copy guard signal is contained in the images
input from equipment connected to the external
input jacks (LINE 1, LINE 2, LINE IN 3 or DV IN*)
of this Recorder.
Example:
•Images not output at proper brightness
•Incorrect output of picture size and other data
Connect such equipment directly to your TV
without going through this Recorder.
* Only DV-HR480F/DV-HR450F is equipped with
DV IN.
ÆÆ
ÆÆ
ÆIn the case a copy guard signal is contained in a
source video that occurs part way through record-
ing, recording is paused at that point. Recording
resumes when the copy guard signal is no longer
present, while no recordings will be made for the
part where the copy prevention signal is present.
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Initialisation and Finalisation
Initialisation (Formatting)
Initialisation is required when using DVD-RW discs in the Video mode. (See page 96 for details about Initialisa-
tion.)
When an unused DVD-RW disc is placed in the Recorder immediately after the disc has been purchased, the Recorder is set
to automatically begin initialising in the VR mode. The settings can also be changed so that discs are initialised in the Video
mode (“DVD AUTO INITIALISE”on page 105).
When using a DVD-RW disc in the Video mode without changing this setting, initialise the disc in the Video mode after first
completing initialisation in the VR mode (page 96).
•Initialisation entirely erases the contents of the disc.
•It takes about 1 minute to 1 and a half minutes for initialisation to be completed.
Allowing Discs to Be Played Back with Other DVD Players (Finalisation)
Discs must always be finalised in order to play them back with another DVD player after having been recorded in
the Video mode. (See page 96 for details about Finalisation.)
Finalise discs on which all recordings have been completed so that they can be viewed with another DVD player or a DVD
Video compatible PC. Discs that are not finalised may not be able to be played back with other DVD players or DVD Video
compatible PCs. (However, this does not guarantee that finalised discs can be played back on all DVD players or DVD Video
compatible PCs.)
•Finalising a DVD-R disc prevents all recording and editing of that disc.
•Although DVD-RW discs can be re-recorded by initialising even after they have been recorded in the Video mode and
finalised, all previously recorded contents are erased.
•Finalisation is required if a disc recorded in the VR mode cannot be played back with a DVD-RW compatible player. (Discs
formatted in the VR mode can be recorded and edited even after finalisation.)
•Finalisation takes from several minutes to about an hour. (Processing takes longer if there is considerable available space
on the disc.)
The following operations may cause malfunction.
•Operating discs recorded or edited by this Recorder, in a DVD recorder or PC’s DVD drive manufactured by other manu-
facturers.
•Using the discs in above situation again with this Recorder.
•Operating discs recorded or edited by a DVD recorder or PC’s DVD drive made by other manufacturers than Sharp.
About the Contents of the Disc
Title, Chapter and Track
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5
Chapter 1Chapter 2
Example 1: DVD
Example 2: Video CD or Audio CD
•DVDs are divided into “Titles”and “Chapters”. If the disc
has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a
separate “Title”. “Chapters”, on the other hand, are
subdivisions of titles. (See Example 1.)
•Video CDs and Audio CDs are divided into “Tracks”. You
can think of a “Track”as one tune on an Audio CD. (See
Example 2.)
Recording on a DVD-RW/R disc
•One recording is treated as one title and the chapters will
be inserted automatically every 10 minutes. You can
choose the chapter interval from the following: 10
minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or off (page 104).
•Each title, chapter and track will be numbered in order.
Title, chapter and track may not be numbered in some
discs.
Recording on a DVD-RW disc in VR mode
•When you pause during recording or erase the scene using edit function, chapter markers will be inserted automatically.
You can also insert chapter markers at your favourite scenes (page 86).
Recording in Video mode
•
You cannot insert chapter markers at your favourite scenes.
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About the Contents of the Disc
Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Case
The back of the case of a DVD that is commercially
available usually contains various information about the
contents of the disc.
2
2
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2
LB
213
546
1. English
2. Chinese
1. English
2. Chinese
1 2
3 4 5
zAudio tracks and audio formats
DVD discs can contain up to 8 separate tracks with a
different language on each. The first in the list is the
original track.
This section also details the audio format of each
soundtrack—Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG etc.
Dolby Digital
A sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.
that gives movie theatre ambience to audio output when
the Recorder is connected to a Dolby Digital processor
or amplifier.
DTS
DTS is a digital sound system developed by Digital
Theater Systems for use in cinemas. This system uses 6
audio channels and provides accurate sound field
positioning and realistic acoustics. (By connecting a
DTS Digital Surround decoder, you can also listen to
DTS Digital Surround sound.)
Linear PCM
Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for Audio
CDs.
The sound on Audio CDs is recorded at 44.1 kHz with
16 bits. (On DVD discs, sound is recorded at between
48 kHz with 16 bits and 96 kHz with 24 bits.)
MPEG
MPEG Audio gives movie theatre ambience to audio
output when the Recorder is connected to an MPEG
Audio 5.1 channel processor or amplifier.
NOTE
•This Recorder supports 2-channel(L/R) audio and
5.1ch(Multi-channel) MPEG Audio 1/2(only when the
DIGITAL AUDIO Output COAXIAL jack is used for
connection). It does not support 7.1 channel MPEG
Audio Ver.2.0.
The Icons Used in This
Operation Manual
HDD
...................... Indicates the functions that can be
performed for the hard disc.
VR MODE
DVD-RW
VIDEO MODE
DVD-RW
... Indicates the functions that can be
performed for DVD-RW discs.
VR MODE:
•Indicates that the function will
operate when recording in VR mode
or playing back a disc recorded in
VR mode.
VIDEO MODE:
•Indicates that the function will
operate when recording in Video
mode or playing back a disc
recorded in Video mode.
DVD-R
................... Indicates the functions that can be
performed for DVD-R discs.
DVD VIDEO
.............. Indicates the functions that can be
performed for DVD Video discs.
VIDEO CD
.................. Indicates the functions that can be
performed for Video CDs.
AUDIO CD
.................. Indicates the functions that can be
performed for Audio CDs.
CD-R
WMAMP3
.................. Indicates the functions that can be
performed for CD-R discs in MP3 and
WMA format.
CD-RW
WMAMP3
.................. Indicates the functions that can be
performed for CD-RW discs in MP3
and WMA format.
CD-R
JPEG
.................. Indicates the functions that can be
performed for CD-R discs in JPEG
format.
CD-RW
JPEG
.................. Indicates the functions that can be
performed for CD-RW discs in JPEG
format.
xSubtitle languages
This indicates the kind of subtitles.
cScreen aspect ratio
Movies are shot in a variety of screen modes.
vCamera angle
Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have
been simultaneously shot from a number of different
angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the
left side, from the right side, etc.).
bRegion code
This indicates the region code (playable region
number).
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Place the disc in the centre of
the disc case and store the
case and disc upright.
Avoid storing discs in locations
subject to direct sunlight, close
to heating appliances or in
locations of high humidity.
Do not drop discs or subject
them to strong vibrations or
impacts.
Avoid storing discs in locations
where there are large amounts
of dust or locations where mold
tends to grow easily.
Important Information
Cautions Regarding Recording
ÆÆ
ÆÆ
ÆAlways Make Sure to Test Record in Advance
•Make a test recording with a DVD-RW disc in advance
of making any important recordings to confirm whether
or not the material to record is recorded properly.
ÆÆ
ÆÆ
ÆCompensation for Failed Recordings
•In the event a recording is unsuccessful due to a
problem with this Recorder or a disc, or due to an
external factor such as a power failure or condensa-
tion of moisture and so forth, the manufacturer is not
responsible for compensation for unrecorded contents
or incidental damages.
Copyright
•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.
•This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603;
4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132
licensed for limited viewing uses only.
•GUIDE Plus+, SHOWVIEW, VIDEO Plus+, G-LINK are (1)
registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured
under license from and (3) subject of various international
patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to,
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related
affiliates.
•GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR
ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE
FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAMME
SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE
PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV
GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED
AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS
REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH
THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION,
EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE
PLUS+ SYSTEM.
•Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
•“DTS”and “DTS Digital Out”are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
•Certain audio features of this product manufactured
under a license from Desper Products, Inc. Spatializer
®
N-2-2™and the circle-in-square device are trademarks
owned by Desper Products, Inc.
•i.LINK refers to the IEEE 1394-1995 industry specification
and extensions thereof. The logo is used for products
compliant with the i.LINK standard.
•is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing
Corporation.
Handling Precautions
•If the surface is soiled, wipe gently with a soft, damp
(water only) cloth. When wiping discs, always move the
cloth from the centre hole toward the outer edge.
•Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzene, thinner,
static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
•Do not touch the surface.
•Do not stick paper or adhesive labels to the disc.
•If the playing surface of a disc is soiled or scratched, the
Recorder may decide that the disc is incompatible and
eject the disc tray, or it may fail to play the disc correctly.
Wipe any soiling off the playing surface with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the Pick Up Lens
•Never use commercially available cleaning discs. The
use of these discs can damage the lens.
•Request cleaning of the lens to the nearest service centre
approved by Sharp.
Warning of Dew Formation
•Dew may form on pick up lens or disc in the following
conditions:
•Immediately after a heater has been turned on.
•In a steamy or very humid room.
•When the Recorder is suddenly moved from a cold
environment to a warm one.
When dew forms:
It becomes difficult for the Recorder to read the signals
on the disc and prevents the Recorder from operating
properly.
To remove dew:
Take out the disc and leave the recorder with the power
off until the dew disappears. Using the recorder with
dew formation may cause malfunction.
Disc Precautions
Be Careful of Scratches and Dust
•DVD-RW and DVD-R discs are sensitive to dust, finger-
prints and especially scratches. A scratched disc may
not be able to be recorded, or important data recorded
may not be able to be played back. Handle discs with
care and store them in a safe place.
Proper Disc Storage
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Major Components
Main Unit (Front)
Front Panel Display
1
6789
10 11
2 3 5 18 4
12 1713 14 15 16
1
5
4
6
7
10
11
9
8
12
13
3
2
Main Unit (Rear)
1 2 56
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9
1OPERATE (p. 25)
2STANDBY indicator (p. 25)
3TIMER indicator (p. 49)
4Disc tray (p. 41)
5OPEN/CLOSE (p. 41)
6RESET (p. 120)
7LINE IN 3 (p. 103)
•AUDIO Input jacks
•VIDEO Input jack
•S-VIDEO Input jack
8DV IN terminal (DV-HR480F/
DV-HR450F only) (p. 100)
9HDD REC STOP (p. 40)
10 HDD ÆÆ
ÆÆ
ÆREC (p. 35)
11 HDD ■STOP (p. 35)
12 HDD ||
||
|PLAY (p. 35)
13 DVD ||
||
|PLAY (p. 35)
14 DVD ■STOP (p. 35)
15 DVD ÆÆ
ÆÆ
ÆREC (p. 35)
16 DVD REC STOP (p. 42)
17 CHANNEL "/'
18 Infrared receptor
3 Title indicator (p. 34)
4 Dubbing indicator (p. 62)
5 HDD Mode indicator (p. 35)
6 Recording Mode indicator (p. 39)
7 DVD indicator (p. 23)
8 Decoder indicator
9 Chapter indicator (p. 34)
10 Information Display (p. 34)
11 DVD Mode indicator (p. 35)
12 Tamper Proof indicator (p. 39)
13 Simple Recording Timer indicator (p. 40)
5 COMPONENT Video Output jacks
(p. 24)
6 VIDEO Output jack (p. 24)
7 AUDIO Output jacks (p. 98)
8 S-VIDEO Output jack (p. 24)
9 G-LINK jack (p. 23)
10 DIGITAL AUDIO Output COAXIAL jack
(p. 98)
11 DIGITAL AUDIO Output OPTICAL
terminal (DV-HR480F/DV-HR450F only)
(p. 98)
12 Cooling Fan
The cooling fan operates while the power
to the Recorder is on. It also operates in
some cases even when the power is
turned off, such as when the Timer
Recording is in progress or when EPG
data (TV listings) is being downloaded.
1 PDC/VPS indicator
2 Disc Remaining Time indicator (p. 34)
1 ANTENNA OUT jack (p. 23)
2 ANTENNA IN jack (p. 23)
3 21-pin Euro-SCART (LINE 1 (TV)) (p. 23)
Y/C (OUT), RGB (OUT), COMPOSITE (IN/OUT)
4 21-pin Euro-SCART (LINE 2 (DECODER/EXT)) (p. 23)
Y/C (IN), RGB (IN), COMPOSITE (IN/OUT)
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