Sharp DV-RW550U Operation Manual - Page 7

Before you start Before you start Connections Getting started Recording Disc Playback Features This unit not only plays back DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record on DVD discs and edit them after that.The following features are offered with this unit. Recording DVD MODE VCR MODE This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly, and DVD-R, which is available for one time recording only.Also, this unit allows you to record to the videotape. You can choose either one for your convenience. Recording up to 8 programs: You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. One-touch Timer Recording: You can easily set recording time as you prefer. Every time REC/OTR on the remote control or on the front panel is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours.The recording automatically stops when it reached to the recording time you set. Compatibility DVD MODE Playback of discs recorded in Video mode on a other DVD player (Video mode): Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back on other DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback*. You will need to finalize the discs recorded in Video mode to play them back on other DVD players. * DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVD-RW/-R discs that was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is optional for manufactures of DVD playback devices, and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM drives or other DVD playback devices that do not play back DVD-RW/-R discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format. Dubbing mode: You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc.This function will be possible only if the DVD disc or a videotape is not copy protected. You cannot record on a videotape when its erase-protection tab is removed. Others Progressive scan system Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and higher resolution images than the traditional scanning system does. Left channel stereo recording: This unit can record the Left channel monaural sound as Left and Right channel sound automatically. DVD MODE Symbols in this operation manual To show what recording speed or disc type applies to each function, the following symbols appear at the beginning of each operating item. REC MONITOR: You can confirm the picture and the sound quality for recording of the current recording speed which you set. If you want to change the recording speed, press REC MODE to select a desired recording speed. Automatic Chapter marker setting: You can mark each title of recording with chapter markers as you set in setting menu before recording. Automatic Title menu making (Video mode): The unit makes title menus automatically when finalizing the disc. Automatic Playlist making (VR mode): A Playlist will be prepared from an Original, so that you can edit titles on a Playlist as you prefer. An Original is kept as it is. Automatic finalizing (Video mode): The unit can finalize discs automatically after finishing all Timer Recordings or when the disc runs out recordable space. Playback DVD MODE Theater quality sound at your home: When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you can experience the theater quality sound environment. Quick search for what you want to watch: You can easily find the part you want to watch using title, chapter or time search functions. Start playback from Original and Playlist (VR mode): You can play back titles from either the Original or the Playlist. VCR MODE Symbol Description Available to DVD-Video discs Available to DVD-RW in Video mode Available to DVD-RW in VR mode Available to DVD-R in Video mode *Available to DVD+RW discs *Available to DVD+R discs Available to Audio CDs Available to CD-RW/-R discs with MP3 files Available to VHS tapes Use only tapes marked with this unit. Indicates that you need to select the DVD press DVD first. mode by pressing DVD on the remote control before proceeding next step. press VCR first. Indicates that you need to select the VCR mode by pressing VCR on the remote control before proceeding next step. Quick search for what you want to watch: You can easily find the part you want to watch using the Index search/Time search functions. An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recordings you make. For Time search function, you can go to a specific point on a videotape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip. * Some DVD+RW/+R discs may not be operated properly because the unit conforms to the discs recorded in DVD-RW/-R format. Editing DVD MODE Deleting titles: You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Making your own Playlist (VR mode): With the Original remains as it is, you can edit titles on various Playlist as you prefer. Putting names on titles. Setting pictures for thumbnails. Setting/clearing chapter markers. Dividing/Combining titles. Deleting parts of titles, etc. Protecting titles (VR mode): You can prevent accidental editing or title erasing with protect function. 7 Editing Changing the Setting menu VCR functions Others Español