DVD Video Player MODEL DV-SL80X OPERATION MANUAL Please read this Operation Manual carefully POWER PLAY STOP SKIP OPEN/CLOSE before using your DVD Video Player. The region number for this DVD player is 4. NTSC/PAL...
SAFETY INFORMATION Power Cord Protection NOTE: To avoid any malfunctions of the Player, and to protect This Player can be used only where the power supply is against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe AC 220V-240V, 50/60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere. the following.
Player immediately and contact the retailer or SHARP is not in a position to authorize the recording of service centre approved by SHARP immediately. copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or •...
FEATURES ¡ ¡ Dolby Digital sound DTS (Digital Theater System) This player can handle Dolby Digital surround sound hav- You can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound system devel- ing 5.1 channels when connected to a Dolby Digital oped by Digital Theater System, Inc. which reproduces the original sound as truthfully as possible.
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* MP3* Video CD JPEG* ¡ Kodak Picture CD * 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.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW FRONT PANEL OPERATE REAR VIEW AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL VIDEO S-VIDEO 13 14 1. OPERATE 11. OPTICAL (Digital audio out) to switch the player to ON or OFF connect to digital (optical) audio equipment 2.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Display Lights up when the Lights up when the A-B repeat function is on repeat function is on. Lights up when the ALL Displays a type of the disc repeat function is on. GROUP which is inserted on the tray. •...
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. •...
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. DVD Player (White) AUDIO OUT...
SETTING UP YOUR DVD PLAYER C C Digital audio connection You can make this connection using either a coaxial digital cable or an optical digital cable. DVD Player AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO OPTICAL COAXIAL To OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack To COAXIAL...
PLAYING A DISC Basic Playback General Features DVDs or Video CDs may contain menus to navigate the disc DVD-RW and access special features. Enter an appropriate number or VR mode use Arrow ( L / K / B / s ) to highlight your selection in the JPEG DVD main menu and press ENTER to confirm.
PLAYING A DISC Resume Title Menu DVD-RW without PBC function VR mode Press TITLE. During playback, press STOP. • The title menu will appear. • Resume message will appear on the TV screen. If the feature is not available, symbol may appear on Press PLAY, playback will resume from the point at the TV screen.
PLAYING A DISC Track Search Fast Forward / Reverse Search DVD-RW JPEG VR mode without PBC function There are three ways to begin playback on an Audio CD, During playback, press FWDg or REVh repeatedly VCD, MP3 or JPEG disc at a specific Track. to select the required forward or reverse speed.
PLAYING A DISC Programme (CD) Repeat • REPEAT are available only during playback. You may determine the order in which tracks will play. Press MODE (playback To activate the repeat function, press REPEAT during playback. must first be stopped). • The repeat mode changes as described below every time •...
PLAYING A DISC MP3/JPEG Playback Kodak Picture CD The DVD player can also run JPEG files stored on Kodak JPEG Picture CDs. The Picture CD is a service to convert pho- When a CD with MP3 or JPEG files is inserted in the DVD tographs taken by a conventional film camera into digital data player and MENU is pressed, the FILE LIST will appear on and write the data on a CD.
PLAYING A DISC Slide Show Mode Audio Language JPEG DVD-RW You can switch to the slide show mode during playback. VR mode The DVD player allows you to select a language during DVD Press MODE during playback. disc (if multi language available) playback. •...
PLAYING A DISC Marker Setup Screen Camera Angle DVD-RW without PBC function VR mode Some DVDs contain scenes which have been shot simulta- Use markers to memorise your favourite places on a disc. neously from various angles. You can change the camera Press MARKER during playback.
DVD SETUP Parental Control Audio Setting Choose appropriate settings for best sound reproduction Parental Control prevents disc being viewed that exceed the set limit, unless a password is used. dependent on your externally connected equipment. These This feature allows you to prevent discs with unsuitable settings only affect DVD playback.
DVD SETUP Display Setting Language Setting You can change certain aspects of the DVD display screens, Language options are not available with some discs. on-screen messages and the display panel on the front of the Press SETUP in STOP mode. DVD player.
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DVD SETUP Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code French [FRE] 5264 Macedonian 5957 Siswat 6565 Abkhazian 4748 Frisian 5271 Malagasy 5953 Slovak 6557 Afar 4747 Galician 5358 Malay 5965 Slovenian 6558 Afrikaans 4752 Georgian 5747 Malayalam 5958 Somali 6561 Albanian 6563...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the DVD player does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this Operation Manual, check the player, consult- ing the following checklist. Problem Solution No power –Check if the AC power cord is properly connected. No picture –Check if the TV is switched on.
SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT TYPE CONNECTIONS DVD Player Video output One RCA connector, 1 Vpp (75 ohm) Component video output One pin jack (Y), 1 Vpp (75 ohm) DISCS (PLAYBACK COMPATIBILITY) Two pin jacks (C )/(C ), 700mVpp DVD Video (75 ohm) Audio CD S-Video output Mini DIN 4-pin jack (75 ohm)
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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.