E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 1 DVD Video Player MODEL DV-SL80X OPERATION MANUAL POWER PLAY STOP SKIP REV Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using your DVD Video Player. OPEN/CLOSE FWD The region number for this DVD player is 4.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 2 SAFETY INFORMATION Power Cord Protection NOTE: To avoid any malfunctions of the Player, 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.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Location and Handling Service • Do not cover or place the Player in enclosed spaces to prevent excessive temperature build up. • Do not place the Player in direct sunlight, or near heat sources. • Keep the Player away from strong magnetic objects. • Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on the Player.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 4 FEATURES ¡Dolby Digital sound ¡DTS (Digital Theater System) This player can handle Dolby Digital surround sound having 5.1 channels when connected to a Dolby Digital decoder. You can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound system developed by Digital Theater System, Inc. which reproduces the original sound as truthfully as possible. External decoder is required.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ SAFETY INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ■ FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ■ INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Symbols Used in this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ■ ABOUT THE DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 6 ABOUT THE DISCS Playable Discs The following discs can be played back on this DVD player. ¡DVD video ¡DVD-R/RW* ¡DVD+R/RW* ¡Audio CD ¡CD-R/RW* ¡Kodak Picture CD ¡MP3* ¡Video CD ¡JPEG* * Depending on the types or the writing method of the medium some discs can not be played. For DVD+R/RW, only discs recorded in the Video mode can be played back.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 7 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW 1 FRONT PANEL 2 3 4 5 9 7 6 OPERATE 8 REAR VIEW AUDIO OUT L CR / PR Y DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 4 S-VIDEO OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 R VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT CB / PB OPTICAL COAXIAL 1. OPERATE to switch the player to ON or OFF 2. PLAY to start or resume disc playback 3. STOP to stop playback 4. SKIP H / REV h goes to previous chapter or track during playback; press and hold for 1.5 seconds for a reverse search 5.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 8 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Display Lights up when the A-B repeat function is on Lights up when the repeat function is on. Lights up when the ALL repeat function is on. GROUP Lights up when the inserted disc comes to a pause. DVD VCD Lights up when playing back in slow mode. (DVD) Lights up when the inserted disc is being played back. Displays During Operation Displays a type of the disc which is inserted on the tray.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 9 SETTING UP YOUR DVD PLAYER CAUTION: • • • • Be sure to turn off the Player and equipment to be connected before connecting. Read through the operation manual for the equipment to be connected. Be sure that the colours of the jacks and plugs match up when using a VIDEO/AUDIO cable.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 10 SETTING UP YOUR DVD PLAYER Connecting a TV Equipped with S-VIDEO Input or VIDEO/AUDIO Input Jacks The S-VIDEO connection provides a better quality video signal than the VIDEO (COMPOSITE) output. Use a commercially available S-VIDEO cable to connect from the Player to the TV.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 11 SETTING UP YOUR DVD PLAYER C Digital audio connection You can make this connection using either a coaxial digital cable or an optical digital cable.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 12 PLAYING A DISC Basic Playback DVD CD General Features MP3 DVD-RW VCD VR mode JPEG Getting started • Turn on the power of the TV, amplifier and any other components which are connected to the DVD player. • Make sure the TV and audio receiver (commercially available) are set to the correct channel. • When you play NTSC recorded discs, the default setting converts this to a modified PAL (see page 20 “Display Settings”). 1 Press OPERATE.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 13 PLAYING A DISC Resume Title Menu DVD 1 Press TITLE. • The title menu will appear. 2 If the feature is not available, symbol may appear on the TV screen. 3 Press Arrow ( L / K / B / s ) to select an item, and ENTER to confirm selection. • Playback will begin at the selected Title. To call up a menu screen during playback • Press MENU to call up the DVD main menu. • Press TITLE to call up the title menu.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 14 PLAYING A DISC Track Search Fast Forward / Reverse Search DVD CD MP3 DVD-RW VCD CD MP3 VR mode 1 During playback, press FWDg or REVh repeatedly to select the required forward or reverse speed. • For DVDs, fast forward or reverse search speed is different depending on the disc. Approximate speed is 1 (x2), 2(x8), 3 (x50), and 4 (x100). • For Video CDs, fast forward or reverse search speed is different depending on the disc.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 15 PLAYING A DISC Programme (CD) Repeat • REPEAT are available only during playback. CD DVD To activate the repeat function, press REPEAT during playback. • The repeat mode changes as described below every time you press the button.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 16 PLAYING A DISC MP3/JPEG Playback MP3 JPEG When a CD with MP3 or JPEG files is inserted in the DVD player and MENU is pressed, the FILE LIST will appear on display. The number of tracks is also displayed on the front panel. 1 Press K or L to select the desired group (folder) or track.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 17 PLAYING A DISC Slide Show Mode Audio Language JPEG You can switch to the slide show mode during playback. 1 Press MODE during playback. • The slide show mode screen will appear. • The slide show mode cannot be switched when it is stopped, or from the file list screen or the Picture CD menu screen. 2 Press ENTER. • The slide show mode will change. CUT IN/OUT: The entire image appears in one time. FADE IN/OUT: The image appears gradually and then disappears.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 18 PLAYING A DISC Marker Setup Screen Camera Angle DVD DVD Some DVDs contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from various angles. You can change the camera angle when the ( ) icon appears on the screen. If the ANGLE ICON setting is OFF in the Display setting, the ( ) icon will not appear. (Refer to page 20.) 1 Press ANGLE during playback. • The selected angle will be displayed on the display bar at the top of the screen.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 19 DVD SETUP Parental Control Audio Setting Choose appropriate settings for best sound reproduction dependent on your externally connected equipment. These settings only affect DVD playback. 1 Press SETUP in STOP mode. 2 Press s or B to select (CUSTOM), then press ENTER. • On screen menu will appear. 3 Press s or B to select (AUDIO), then ENTER to confirm. 4 Press K or L to select the items below, then press ENTER.
E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 20 DVD SETUP Display Setting Language Setting You can change certain aspects of the DVD display screens, on-screen messages and the display panel on the front of the DVD player. 1 Press SETUP in STOP mode. 2 Press s or B to select (CUSTOM), then press ENTER. • On screen menu will appear. 3 Press s or B to select (DISPLAY), then ENTER to confirm. 4 Press K or L to select the below items, then press ENTER.
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E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the DVD player does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Operation Manual, check the player, consulting the following checklist. Problem Solution No power No picture –Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. –Check if the TV is switched on. –Check the video connection. Distorted picture –Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear. This is not a malfunction.
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E5946AD.qx3 04.4.12 5:36 PM Page 25 WARRANTY Consumer Electronic Products Congratulations on Your Purchase! This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase. If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Centre. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.
