Sharp DV-RW550U Operation Manual - Page 17

Before you start Connections Getting started Recording Getting started Easy DVD recording The following will help you to understand easily how to record on DVD discs. Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly. Step 1: Choose a disc type There are several types of recordable DVD discs to choose from. Choose a recordable DVD disc type based on your playback/recording/editing needs. See "DVD disc types" at the bottom of this page for more information on the differences among various compatible media. This unit can record on the following type of discs. Step 2: Insert a blank disc Remote Control 1 Turn on the unit. 2 Select the DVD mode. or 4.7 For example, when you want to record repeatedly on the same disc or when you want to edit the disc after recording, select the rewritable DVD-RW type disc. When you want to save recordings without any alteration, a nonrewritable DVD-R can be your choice. 3 Open the disc tray. 4 Insert a recordable disc you wish to record. 5 Close the disc tray. Loading This operation may take a while to be recognized. Disc Playback Editing Changing the Setting menu VCR functions Others Español DVD disc types : Most suitable. : Can be used. You want to Record TV programs Reuse by deleting unwanted contents Edit recorded contents Edit/Record from connected equipment Copy discs for distribution Play on other DVD equipment : Some functions are limited. : Cannot be used. DVD-RW VR DVD-RW Video DVD-R Video *1 *1 Features Recording Rewritable? Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.) Can create chapters wherever you like (manual) Can record 16:9 size pictures Can record Copy-Once programs Editing Can perform basic edit functions Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit) DVD-RW VR DVD-RW Video Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No DVD-R Video No Yes No Yes No Yes No *1 DVD-RW (VR mode) can only be played on DVD equipment that is VR compatible. Note For details of the above functions and implied restrictions, see the explanations inside this operation manual. Format the disc Insert the disc in the unit. Then, format the disc from the setting menu. Video format (Video mode) or Video recording format (VR mode) will be available depending on the inserted disc type. Formatting is only necessary to prepare the disc for recording. Details are on pages 28-29. When you format a disc, the entire contents on that disc will be erased. • The unit automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted. 17