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Sharp DV-L70BL Operation Manual

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DV-L70S
DV-L70BL
ENGLISH ............. GB 1 – GB 95
ESPAÑOL ............... E 1 –
SVENSKA ............... S 1 –
Portable DVD Video Player
Reproductor de Video DVD Portátil
Bärbar DVD-spelare
OPERATION MANUAL
MANUAL DE MANEJO
BRUKSANVISNING
E 95
S 95
NTSC/PAL

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  • Page 1 DV-L70S DV-L70BL ENGLISH ... GB 1 – GB 95 ESPAÑOL ... E 1 – SVENSKA ... S 1 – Portable DVD Video Player Reproductor de Video DVD Portátil Bärbar DVD-spelare OPERATION MANUAL MANUAL DE MANEJO BRUKSANVISNING E 95 S 95...
  • Page 2 This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/ EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/ CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE. Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/ 23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.
  • Page 3 SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.
  • Page 4 ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 5: Important Safeguards And Precautions

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS CAUTION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND THEN SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Note: This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 110V-240V, 50/60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS This DVD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT” is printed at the bottom of the player. The laser caution label is located at the bottom of the player. 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.

  • Page 7: Location And Handling

    DVD player. For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service centre approved by SHARP. Nonuse Periods When the unit is not being used, turn the unit off.
  • Page 8 Service Do not attempt to service this DVD player yourself. Please refer any service to the nearest service centre approved by SHARP. 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.
  • Page 9 1,000 hours. Note that this period varies depending on the environment (temperature, humidity, dust, etc.) in which the player is used. Contact your authorized Sharp supplier for details. Do not attempt to clean the pickup lens yourself.

  • Page 10: Disc Handling And Maintenance

    Disc Handling and Maintenance Handling precautions • Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not be soiled with fingerprints. Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distortion. • Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing utensils.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS ... 2 Disc Handling and Maintenance ... 7 Handling precautions ... 7 Features ... 10 Accessories ... 11 Types of Disc that can be played on Your DVD Player ... 12 Discs recorded by PAL system, Discs recorded by NTSC system and Type of TV connection ... 16 NTSC disc playback on a PAL TV ...
  • Page 12 Playing a Disc ... 57 To play a disc ... 57 To adjust the volume level ... 58 To stop disc play ... 58 Other Disc Play Features ... 59 To resume disc play after stopping ... 59 To use fast forward and fast reverse ... 60 To use slow motion (DVD only) ...

  • Page 13: Features

    Features 7" LCD Screen and Stereo Speakers • A big 7" LCD screen and built-in stereo speakers provide exciting DVD viewing, even without connecting to a TV. • Dolby Virtual provides high-quality surround sound. 2-Way Power Supply (Battery pack is sold separately.) •...

  • Page 14: Accessories

    Operation Manual is not permitted for the current disc. Audio Cord AC Adapter AC Cord For the European Continent except the U.K. and Eire (Supplied with DV-L70S/ DV-L70BL) ø ø ø or ø indicator may appear on S-video/Video Cord Earphones For the U.K.

  • Page 15: Types Of Disc That Can Be Played On Your Dvd Player

    Types of Disc that can be played on Your DVD Player The unit can play back discs bearing any of the following marks: [8cm disc/12cm disc] Video CDs [8cm disc/12cm disc] Audio CDs [8cm disc/12cm disc] Other CDs 1) On CD-G and CD-EXTRA discs, only the sound can be played (no images). 2) Photo CD, DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs cannot be used.
  • Page 16 Types of Disc that can be played on Your DVD Player The list below shows the countries covered by region number 2. Common Names Names of Nations and Areas Albania Republic of Albania Andorra Principality of Andorra Austria Republic of Austria Bahrain State of Bahrain Belgium...
  • Page 17 Types of Disc that can be played on Your DVD Player Discs that Cannot be Played 1. You cannot play illegally produced discs. • You cannot play discs of other region number than No. 2 (refer to the list of region number 2 on page 13), such as discs for the use in U.S.A. (region No.
  • Page 18 Types of Disc that can be played on Your DVD Player Title, chapter and tracks • 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.

  • Page 19: Discs Recorded By Pal System, Discs Recorded By Ntsc System And Type Of Tv Connection

    Discs recorded by PAL system, Discs recorded by NTSC system and Type of TV connection • The DVD player can play back discs recorded by NTSC using the modified PAL system, such as Video CD, DVD-region 2, but cannot play back discs for the use in U.S.A.

  • Page 20: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide This Quick Start Guide provides only the most basic information for operating your DVD player. See the other sections of this Operation Manual for full details about operational procedures, precautions, and other information. • Connections and initial settings ... on pages 29 to 50 •...

  • Page 21: Turn On The Dvd Player

    Quick Start Guide Turn on the DVD player. 1 Plug the AC cord into the power socket of the AC adapter (1). 2 Plug the DC output plug into the DC input jack of the DVD player (2). 3 Plug the other end of the AC cord into a household power outlet (3). 4 Slide the main power switch to the “ON”...
  • Page 22 Prepare the disc you want to play. Before loading a disc, check to make sure that it is one that is supported by the DVD player. Supported disc types Disc Type DVD Video Disc Region Numbers: NTSC/PAL system DVD discs that conform to the region numbers noted above (see page 12) Video CD NTSC/PAL system video CDs...
  • Page 23 Quick Start Guide To load a disc into the disc player Slide the disc compartment cover release button in the direction indicated by the arrow and open the cover. • Pressing the button causes the cover to open only partially. Lift the cover by hand to open it the rest of the way.

  • Page 24: To Adjust The Volume Level

    BACKLIGHT VIEW VIDEO OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF MODE ADJUST DIGITAL DIGITAL VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE TITLE ENTER MENU RETURN SKIP PLAY SKIP RESUME STOP STILL/PAUSE DISPLAY SLOW REPEAT PROGRAM CLEAR MEMORY DIRECT To play a disc The startup screen appears after a few moments.

  • Page 25: Disc Play Operations

    Quick Start Guide BACKLIGHT VIEW VIDEO OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF MODE ADJUST DIGITAL DIGITAL VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE TITLE ENTER MENU RETURN SKIP PLAY SKIP RESUME STOP STILL/PAUSE DISPLAY SLOW REPEAT PROGRAM CLEAR MEMORY DIRECT Disc play operations To use chapter (track) skip While a disc is playing, press SKIP à...

  • Page 26: To Remove The Disc From The Player

    To fast forward and fast reverse While a disc is playing, press FWD è or È REV. • FWDè starts fast forward. • ÈREV starts fast reverse. To stop a fast forward or fast reverse operation, press ûPLAY. • This returns to normal play. •...

  • Page 27: General Guide

    General Guide DVD Player - Right side VOLUME Volume dial (see page 58) Video input/output jack (yellow) S-video output jack (yellow) (see page 29) DVD Player - Left side DC IN 9V DC IN jack (see page 33) VOLUME VIDEO AUDIO PHONES DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
  • Page 28 DVD Player - Front Display panel movement range 1 INPUT/DVD (see page 41) 2 PLAY (û)/GUI button (see page 57/79) 3 SKIP (À) button (see page 62) 4 STOP (Ë) button (see page 58) 5 TITLE button (see page 77) 6 ENTER button (see page 42) 7 \ (see page 42) 8 "...
  • Page 29 General Guide DVD Player - Bottom Battery connectors Anti-tip stand Extending the anti-tip stand protects against the DVD player tipping backwards while the display panel is open.

  • Page 30: Remote Control Unit

    Remote Control Unit 1 2 3 4 BACKLIGHT VIEW OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF MODE DIGITAL VIRTUAL GAMMA TITLE MENU SKIP PLAY RESUME STOP STILL/PAUSE DISPLAY CLEAR MEMORY SETUP SUBTITLE ON/OFF SUBTITLE ANGLE 1 OPERATE button (see page 39) 2 BACKLIGHT HI/LOW/OFF button 3 VIEW MODE button (see page 53) 4 VIDEO ADJUST button VIDEO...

  • Page 31: Using Headphones

    Using Headphones You can connect the earphones that come with the DVD player or commercially available headphones with a stereo mini plug to the headphones jack and listen to the audio output. To use the supplied earphones Connect the earphones that come with the DVD player to the headphones jack.

  • Page 32: Connecting To External Equipment For Input

    Connecting to External Equipment for Input Selecting “INPUT” as the INPUT mode of the DVD player automatically switches the function of its video and audio input/output jacks to input. Then you can view images from a connected VCR or camcorder on the screen of your DVD player.

  • Page 33: Connecting A Tv With External Terminals

    Connecting a TV with External Terminals You can use the S-video plug of the S-video/video cord to connect your DVD player to a television equipped with an S-video input jack and enjoy viewing high-quality images on the TV screen. • Be sure to turn both the DVD player and the TV equipment off before connecting them.

  • Page 34: Connecting To Audio Equipment

    Connecting to Audio Equipment Connecting the DVD player to audio equipment provides normal stereo sound plus powerful stereo sound enhanced by Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) and DTS. Playing 2 channel audio The audio input/output jack of the DVD player also doubles as an optical digital output jack.

  • Page 35: Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 Channel), Dts And Mpeg Version 2.0 Audio

    Connecting to Audio Equipment Helpful Hints • When connecting to audio equipment, we recommend that you set the “COMPRESSION (Dolby Digital Output Level)” to “OFF” (see page 47). Digital Connection to an MD to Record a CD When you are using a digital connection to record the contents of a CD to an MD, the track numbers of the CD may not match the track numbers recorded to the MD.

  • Page 36: Using The Ac Adapter

    Using the AC Adapter AC Adapter (supplied) Power socket AC cord (supplied) To power socket To household power outlet For the U.K. and Eire Important! • Make sure the main power switch of the DVD player is in the “OFF” position before attaching or detaching the AC adapter.

  • Page 37: Using A Battery Pack (Sold Separately)

    Using a Battery Pack (Sold Separately) The following describes how to charge the battery pack sold separately (BT- L100 (S)/BT-L100 (BL)) and use it to power the DVD player. To charge the battery pack Use the AC adapter that comes with the DVD player to charge the battery pack. Plug the AC cord into the power socket of the AC adapter (1).

  • Page 38: To Attach A Battery Pack To The Dvd Player

    Be sure to charge a battery pack before using it. To attach a battery pack to the DVD player Make sure the DVD player’s main power switch is in the “OFF” position. Align the battery guide " with the ' mark (1) on the battery pack.
  • Page 39 Using a Battery Pack (Sold Separately) DVD continuous play time DVD continuous play time (Using speakers) • The DVD continuous play time is a reference value indicating maximum play time with low display brightness at 20 C. • Play time may be shorter due to disc type, temperature, battery condition, and speaker volume.

  • Page 40: Battery Capacity Indicator

    Battery Capacity Indicator • The battery capacity indicator appears only while the display mode is “AUTO” or “ON”. With “AUTO”, the indicator appears for a short while and then disappears. • Battery condition, temperature, and operational conditions affect the remaining capacity of a battery. Because of this the battery capacity indicator is intended to be for reference purposes only.

  • Page 41: Turning Power On And Off

    Turning Power On and Off To turn main power on and off Main power switch on For the U.K. and Eire POWER ON • Slide the main power switch left to the “ON” position to turn power on. • Slide the main power switch right to the “OFF” position to turn power off.
  • Page 42 To turn power on and off with the remote control unit When the main power switch is in the “ON” position, you can turn power off and on by pressing OPERATE. BACKLIGHT VIEW VIDEO OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF MODE ADJUST OPERATE DIGITAL DIGITAL VIRTUAL GAMMA...

  • Page 43: Using The Remote Control Unit

    Using the Remote Control Unit To load batteries For information about how to load the batteries, see page 17. Remote control unit operating range Important! • Do not subject the remote control unit to strong impact. • Do not allow the remote control unit to become wet and keep it out of areas subject to high humidity.

  • Page 44: Operation Modes

    Operation Modes Your DVD player has two operation modes. Select the one that suits the operation you want to perform. • DVD mode for disc playback • INPUT mode for input from external equipment POWER ON To select an operation mode Slide the main power switch towards “ON”...

  • Page 45: Setup

    Setup TITLE ENTER MENU RETURN SKIP PLAY SKIP RESUME STOP STILL/PAUSE DISPLAY SLOW REPEAT PROGRAM CLEAR MEMORY DIRECT SETUP SUBTITLE Setting the language Press INPUT/DVD a number of times until you enter the DVD mode. Press SETUP. DVD SET UP screen appears. CAUTION: When you use the DVD player for the first time, press SETUP.

  • Page 46: Tv Mode Set Setting

    TV MODE SET setting The following describes how to select the DVD playback display format. Viewing on the DVD Player Screen or a Wide Screen TV Using a 16:9 Wide Image Select for wide DVD video output. 16 : 9 Viewing on a 4:3 Size TV Using Pan Scan Select...
  • Page 47 Setup BACKLIGHT VIEW VIDEO OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF MODE ADJUST DIGITAL DIGITAL VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE TITLE ENTER MENU RETURN SKIP PLAY SKIP RESUME STOP STILL/PAUSE DISPLAY SLOW REPEAT PROGRAM CLEAR MEMORY DIRECT SETUP SUBTITLE ON/OFF To make TV MODE SET setting Press SETUP. •...

  • Page 48: Parental Setting

    PARENTAL setting Parental level DVD discs equipped with the parental lock function are rated according to their content. The rated content allowed by a parental lock level and the way a DVD disc can be controlled may vary from disc to disc. For example, if the disc allowed you to edit out violent scenes unsuitable for children and replace them with more viewable scenes, or lock out play of the DVD disc altogether.
  • Page 49 Setup To make PARENTAL setting Press SETUP. • This displays the DVD SET UP screen. Use " and ' to select “PARENTAL”. Press |. • If there is no password registered yet, the password input field appears instead of ? ? ? ? Use the number buttons to input the password.

  • Page 50: Compression (Dolby Digital Output Level) Setting

    COMPRESSION (Dolby Digital Output Level) setting When Dolby Digital is used to record the audio on a DVD disc, the average overall volume level of the audio is relatively lower than that produced by an audio CD. This is to provide the widest possible dynamic range. To counteract this, your DVD player automatically raises the overall average volume level of a disc recorded using Dolby Digital to a level that is similar to that of an audio Dolby Digital audio...
  • Page 51 Setup BACKLIGHT VIEW VIDEO OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF MODE ADJUST DIGITAL DIGITAL VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE TITLE ENTER MENU RETURN SKIP PLAY SKIP RESUME STOP STILL/PAUSE PROGRAM CLEAR MEMORY DIRECT SETUP SUBTITLE ON/OFF SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO To set the COMPRESSION (Dolby Digital Output Level) Press SETUP.

  • Page 52: Disc Menu Language Setting

    DIGITAL DIGITAL VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE TITLE ENTER ENTER MENU RETURN SKIP PLAY SKIP RESUME STOP STILL/PAUSE DISPLAY SLOW REPEAT PROGRAM CLEAR MEMORY DIRECT SETUP SETUP SUBTITLE ON/OFF SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO Use this setting for selecting disc menu languages recorded on a disc. DISC MENU LANGUAGE setting Selecting 7 languages from DISC MENU LANGUAGE Press SETUP to display the DVD SET UP...

  • Page 53: Mpeg Out Setting

    Setup Selecting languages from OTHER Use ', ", \, | to select “OTHER”, then press ENTER to set the “OTHER” input item (two letters). For example, to select “AF” (Afrikaans), use ' or " to select “A” as the first letter, use \ or | to move to the second place, then use ' or " to select “F”.
  • Page 54 Language code list on menu screen Code Language Name Code Afar Abkhazian Afrikaans Ameharic Arabic Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Byelorussian Bulgarian Bihari Bislama Bengali; Bangla Tibetan Breton Catalan Corsican Czech Welsh Danish German Bhutani Greek English Esperanto Spanish Estonian Basque Persian Finnish Fiji...

  • Page 55: Screen Size Setting

    Screen Size Setting When viewing a DVD on your DVD player screen, you select the screen size that best suits the image you are viewing. To set the screen size Software Type Mode SMART Full Screen STRETCH STRETCH Full Screen Top and Bottom Cut Above screen resided to fit, ZOOM Screen stretched vertically to fit.
  • Page 56 BACKLIGHT VIEW VIDEO OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF MODE ADJUST DIGITAL DIGITAL VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE TITLE ENTER MENU RETURN SKIP PLAY SKIP RESUME STOP STILL/PAUSE DISPLAY SLOW REPEAT PROGRAM CLEAR MEMORY DIRECT Press VIEW MODE. • Each press of VIEW MODE cycles through the screen size settings in the sequence: STRETCH STRETCH •...

  • Page 57: Changing The Display Mode

    Changing the Display Mode To change the display mode Press DISPLAY. • Each press of DISPLAY cycles through the display mode settings in the following sequence: ON AUTO ... Display indicators appear for about three seconds and then disappear. ON ... Display indicators remain displayed. OFF ...
  • Page 58 Audio Switching 1 / 4 DIGITAL 0 : 0 0 : 2 4 Audio indicator (for Dolby Digital 5.1 channel) Linear PCM 2ch 2 / 4 0 : 0 0 : 2 4 LPCM Audio indicator (for linear PCM 2ch) Audio MPEG Version 2.0 3 / 4 0 : 0 0 : 2 4...

  • Page 59: Dvd Mode Operation Indicators

    Changing the Display Mode DVD mode operation indicators The following are examples of display indicators that appear during DVD playback. DVD Player Status Play attempted without a disc Play attempted with a non-compatible disc Loading (data being read from disc) Stop Play Pause...

  • Page 60: Playing A Disc

    Playing a Disc This DVD player can play a DVD, video CD, or audio CD using the procedure described below. BACKLIGHT VIEW VIDEO OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF MODE ADJUST DIGITAL DIGITAL VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE TITLE ENTER MENU RETURN SKIP PLAY SKIP PLAY RESUME STOP STILL/PAUSE...

  • Page 61: To Adjust The Volume Level

    Playing a Disc CAUTION • Never try to open the disc compartment cover and look inside the disc compartment at the laser while a disc is playing. Doing so creates the danger of serious eye damage. Important! • Do not press down on the disc compartment cover while a disc is playing. •...

  • Page 62: Other Disc Play Features

    Other Disc Play Features This section explains how to use skip, slow motion, and other play features. BACKLIGHT VIEW VIDEO OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF MODE ADJUST DIGITAL DIGITAL VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE TITLE ENTER MENU RETURN SKIP PLAY SKIP RESUME STOP STILL/PAUSE DISPLAY SLOW REPEAT PROGRAM...

  • Page 63: To Use Fast Forward And Fast Reverse

    Other Disc Play Features To use fast forward and fast reverse While a disc is playing, press FWD è to start fast forward or È REV for fast reverse. • Initially, the fast forward or fast reverse operation is performed at a relatively slow speed.

  • Page 64: To Use Still Picture And Frame Advance

    BACKLIGHT VIEW VIDEO OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF MODE ADJUST DIGITAL DIGITAL VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE TITLE ENTER MENU RETURN SKIP PLAY SKIP RESUME STOP STILL/PAUSE DISPLAY SLOW REPEAT PROGRAM CLEAR MEMORY DIRECT To use still picture and frame advance While a disc is playing, press â STILL/ PAUSE.

  • Page 65: Chapter/Track Skip

    Other Disc Play Features TITLE ENTER MENU RETURN SKIP PLAY SKIP RESUME STOP STILL/PAUSE DISPLAY SLOW REPEAT PROGRAM CLEAR MEMORY DIRECT SETUP SUBTITLE ON/OFF SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO See page 79 for information about how to skip to a specific chapter (track) using the DVD player’s GUI.

  • Page 66: Title/Track Direct Skip

    Title/track direct skip You can use direct skip only with a disc that is playing or that was playing but it now stopped. In the case of a video CD or audio CD, start from step 2. While the disc is playing or stopped, press DIRECT. Use the number buttons to input the number of the title (track) to which you want to skip.

  • Page 67: Repeat Playback

    Repeat Playback Chapter repeat (DVD only) Example: To repeat play the chapter you are currently viewing Play the chapter you want to repeat. Press REPEAT to start repeat play of the chapter. • To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT again. This clears the “ from the display.
  • Page 68 Disc repeat (video CD, audio CD only) Example: To repeat play a disc While the disc is playing, press REPEAT to start repeat play. • To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT again. This clears the “ from the display. • You cannot use repeat play with PBC (playback control) play of a PBC video CD. •...

  • Page 69: Programmed Playback

    Programmed Playback You can program your DVD player to play titles, tracks, or chapters in the sequence you want. TITLE ENTER MENU RETURN SKIP PLAY SKIP RESUME STOP STILL/PAUSE DISPLAY SLOW REPEAT PROGRAM CLEAR MEMORY DIRECT SETUP SUBTITLE ON/OFF SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO Title/Track programmed playback...
  • Page 70 Use the number buttons to input the title number or track number you want, and then press M (MEMORY). Example: To input Title (Track) 10, press 1, 0 and then M (MEMORY). Video CD, Audio CD • Repeat step 2 for up to 20 titles (tracks) in the sequence that you want them to play.
  • Page 71 Programmed Playback TITLE ENTER MENU RETURN SKIP PLAY SKIP RESUME STOP STILL/PAUSE DISPLAY SLOW REPEAT PROGRAM CLEAR MEMORY DIRECT SETUP SUBTITLE ON/OFF SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO If you have a DVD that includes chapter data, you can program your DVD player to play chapters in the sequence you want. Chapter programmed playback (DVD only) This function can be used only with a disc that has been played once, even partially.
  • Page 72 Use the number buttons to input the chapter number you want, and then press M (MEMORY). Example: To input Chapter 23, press 2, 3 and then M (MEMORY). • Repeat step 3 for up to 20 chapters in the sequence that you want them to play.

  • Page 73: Making Display Settings

    Making Display Settings Digital gamma is a function that brings out the best that DVD has to offer by making darker areas of the image brighter while leaving its bright areas unchanged. Digital super picture enhances the fine detail of the image and outlines of the objects it contains.

  • Page 74: To Make Digital Super Picture Settings (Dvd, Video Cd Only)

    While “ON” is selected, use \ and | to set the digital gamma level. • The current level is shown on the display. • The level display remains on the screen for about 10 seconds. Helpful Hints • If the level setting disappears from the screen, you can change the level setting by pressing DIGITAL GAMMA to display it again.

  • Page 75: Audio Selection (Dvd, Video Cd Only)

    Audio Selection (DVD, Video CD only) A number of different methods are used to record audio onto a DVD, including multi-channels (used for voiceovers in other languages), Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS, linear PCM and Audio MPEG Version 2.0. Your DVD player provides a number of different audio modes from which you can choose to suit the type of disc you are playing.
  • Page 76 Press AUDIO to cycle through the available channels and select the one you want. • In the case of a video CD or audio CD, each press of AUDIO cycles through the channels in the following sequence: Helpful Hints • With a DVD player, use ' and " to scroll through the channel numbers. •...

  • Page 77: Angle Selection (Dvd Only)

    Angle Selection (DVD only) You can change the angle of view when playing a DVD that contains scenes recorded from multiple angles. BACKLIGHT VIEW VIDEO OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF MODE ADJUST DIGITAL DIGITAL VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE TITLE ENTER MENU RETURN SKIP PLAY SKIP PROGRAM CLEAR...

  • Page 78: Subtitle Selection (Dvd Only)

    Subtitle Selection (DVD only) You can use the following procedure to select the set of subtitles you want to use when the DVD you are playing includes subtitle sets for multiple languages. To change the subtitle set While the disc is playing, press SUBTITLE. •...

  • Page 79: Using Dolby Virtual (Dvd Only)

    Using Dolby Virtual (DVD only) • Your DVD player has built-in virtual surround circuitry that provides rich audio output when playing through a stereo (2-channel) television or through audio equipment. • Dolby Virtual lets you play audio from DVDs recorded using Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) and Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).

  • Page 80: Selecting Titles From The Title Menu Of A Dvd (Dvd Only)

    Selecting Titles from the Title Menu of a DVD (DVD only) Some DVDs have a title menu that you use to select the title you want to play. BACKLIGHT VIEW VIDEO OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF MODE ADJUST DIGITAL DIGITAL VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE TITLE ENTER MENU...

  • Page 81: Setting Play Parameters Using The Disc Menu (Dvd Only)

    Setting Play Parameters Using the Disc Menu (DVD only) Some DVDs include a disc menu that you can use to select subtitle set, audio channel, and Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) or DTS audio. You can also turn disc menu on and off. BACKLIGHT VIEW VIDEO...

  • Page 82: Settings From The Dvd Player Control Panel (Gui)

    Settings from the DVD Player Control Panel (GUI) Certain DVD settings must be made using the DVD player’s control panel, and cannot be made using the remote control unit. Other settings can be made using either the remote control unit or the control panel. To make settings from the DVD player control panel While the disc is playing, press GUI.
  • Page 83 Settings from the DVD Player Control Panel (GUI) While “Screen 1” or “Screen 2” is on the display, use \ and | to select the setting you want to change. Example: View angle 1 / 3 1 / 4 The icon of any function that is not supported by the disc you are using is replaced by Use "...

  • Page 84: Adjusting Display

    Adjusting Display Use the procedures described here to adjust the brightness and contrast of the colours that appear on the display, and the overall brightness of the display. BACKLIGHT VIEW VIDEO OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF MODE ADJUST DIGITAL DIGITAL VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE TITLE ENTER MENU...

  • Page 85: To Adjust Overall Screen Brightness

    Adjusting Display BACKLIGHT VIEW VIDEO OPERATE HI/LOW/OFF MODE ADJUST DIGITAL DIGITAL VIRTUAL GAMMA S.PICTURE TITLE ENTER MENU RETURN SKIP PLAY SKIP RESUME STOP STILL/PAUSE DISPLAY SLOW REPEAT To adjust overall screen brightness Use the following procedure to adjust the overall screen brightness level and to turn screen illumination on and off.

  • Page 86: Viewing Images From An External Device

    Viewing Images from an External Device Use the following procedure to set up the DVD player for use as a monitor for viewing images from a VCR or camcorder. To view images from an external device Connect the external device using the procedure on page 29. Turn on the external device.

  • Page 87: References

    References Precautions Use & Care • Avoid magnetic sources. Using the DVD player near strong fluorescent lights, motors, televisions, or other magnetic sources may adversely affect recorded images. • Remember to remove the disc, turn off the power when the DVD player is not in use. •...
  • Page 88 As a general rule, the life of the fluorescent tube is about 10,000 hours of continuous use under normal temperatures. If the display appears dark, if it flickers, or if it fails to light, contact your original retailer or your nearest Sharp service centre for replacement.

  • Page 89: Ac Adapter

    References AC Adapter The supplied AC adapter is compatible with 50Hz and 60Hz electrical systems in the range of 110 V to 240 V AC. The AC adapter may interfere with reception if used near a radio. Prevent flammables, liquids, and metal objects from entering the adapter. The adapter is sealed unit.
  • Page 90 1. Never drop the battery pack or otherwise subject it to strong impact. 2. Use and store the battery pack in areas that is out of the reach of small children. 3. Never place the battery pack inside a microwave oven or a washing machine. 4.

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Whenever you are having problems with your DVD player, check the following points before requesting service. Problem Power does not • Make sure the power plug of the AC adapter is turn on or sud- denly turns off. • Try turning power off and then back on again. Power does not •...
  • Page 92 Problem Nothing appears • Check the DVD player’s overall screen on the screen. brightness setting to make sure it is not “OFF”. No audio is output. • Make sure the display panel is open. Audio is not output through the DVD player speakers while the display panel is closed.
  • Page 93 Troubleshooting Problem The battery • Make sure the main power switch is in the pack does not charge. • A warm battery takes longer than normal to Power does • Replace the battery pack with a charged one or not turn on. The battery •...

  • Page 94: Error Indicators And Warnings

    Error Indicators and Warnings The error indicators and warnings described below appear on the display whenever there is a disk play problem, operational problem, etc. Display Low battery warning Power/Standby Lamp Lamp Status Lit red Lit green Meaning • The region number of the DVD you are attempting to play is not 2 or ALL.

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Specifications Product Portable DVD Player Model DV-L70S/DV-L70BL Signal System NTSC/PAL Supported Disc Types DVD (Region Number 2, ALL), Video CD, Audio CD Video Input/Output Input/Output Jack: Mini jack S-Video Output Y Output Level: 1Vp-p (75 ) Audio Input/Output Input/Output Jack: Mini jack Digital Audio Interface Optical digital output: Mini jack (shared with Audio Output 0.8W + 0.8W...
  • Page 96 Weight 620g Operating Temperature 5 C to 35 C Operating Humidity 80% RH maximum Storage Temperature –20 C to 40 C AC Adapter Specifications Power Requirements 110 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz Rated Input Capacity DVD Operation: 30VA Rated Output DVD Operation: 9V DC Dimensions 58 (W) Weight 170g Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 97: Glossary

    Glossary Backlight Built-in fluorescent light that supplies screen illumination. Chapter A section inside a title. Compression Setting that increases the average volume of Dolby Digital (Dolby Digital audio when playing a DVD. output level) Digital gamma Corrects for gradations in dark areas of images to make images clearer.
  • Page 98 Linear PCM audio Audio signal recording system used for audio CDs. Pan scan Screen size that cuts off the sides of the image to allow playing of Wide (16:9) software on a connected 4:3 TV. Parental level Setting that makes it possible to control the types of scenes that can be played by the DVD player.
  • Page 99 SHARP CORPORATION Osaka, Japan Printed in Japan Impreso en Japón Tryckt i Japan TINS-3709GEZZ T2315-A...

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