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Sharp DV-L88S Operation Manual

Sharp DV-L88S Operation Manual

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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
or
and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the
pin face of the plug, must be used.
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without
the fuse cover fitted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with
the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.
DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off
plug destroyed immediately and disposed of in a safe manner.
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted
elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet, as a serious electric shock may
occur.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
—The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which
is marked N or coloured black.
—The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal
which is marked L or coloured red.
Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth
terminal in your three-pin plug.
Before replacing the plug cover make sure that:
—If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed
from the cut-off plug.
—The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply
over the lead wires.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Blue:
Neutral
Brown: Live

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  • Page 1 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 2: General Information

    OPERATION MANUAL About This Manual • All mentions of “the Player” refer to the DV-L88S Portable DVD Video Player. • All mentions of “the Remote” refer to the remote control unit. • The following table describes the icons used in this Operation Manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION ....................... 4 Disc Handling and Maintenance ....................9 Features ............................10 Accessories ..........................12 Types of Discs that Can Be Played on Your Player ..............13 Discs recorded by PAL system, Discs recorded by NTSC system and Type of TV connection ..16 General Guide ..........................
  • Page 4 Contents To turn off the LCD display ....................63 Playing MP3 Discs ........................64 Other Disc Play Features ......................66 Chapter skip ......................... 66 Track skip ..........................66 To resume disc play after stopping ..................67 Slow-motion play ........................68 Still (Pause) and Frame advance ..................

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Note: This Player 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 RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS PLAYER IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET.
  • Page 6 SAFETY INFORMATION • This Player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. • “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT” label is located at the bottom of the Player. • The laser caution labels are located at the bottom of the Player and printed in the disc compartment.

  • Page 7: Location And Handling

    • Do not remove the Player cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/or damage to the Player. For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service centre approved by SHARP. Nonuse Periods When the Player is not being used, turn it off.
  • Page 8 Player. Service Do not attempt to service this Player yourself. Please refer any service to the nearest service centre approved by SHARP. Copyright For the European Continent except the U.K. Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright.
  • 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: Features

    Features This Player can play back DVD video discs, VIDEO CDs and Audio CDs. • CD-R/CD-RW recorded in MP3 file format can also be played. 8" LCD Screen and Stereo Speakers • A big 8" LCD screen and built-in stereo speakers provide exciting DVD viewing, even without connecting to a TV.
  • Page 12 Features QSURROUND is a trademark of QSound Labs, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol( are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992–1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

  • Page 13: Accessories

    Accessories I Supplied Accessories Remote control unit AC adapter Earphones INPUT OPERATE /DVD – VOLUME TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER AC Cord AC Cord SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN Only supplied with the Only supplied with the model for the European model for the U.K.

  • Page 14: Types Of Discs That Can Be Played On Your Player

    Types of Discs that Can Be Played on Your Player The unit can play back discs bearing any of the following marks: [8cm (3") disc/ 2 (See page 15.) 12cm (5") disc] VIDEO CD • Supports until version 2.0. [8cm (3") disc/ 12cm (5") disc] Audio CD 2 (See page 15.)
  • Page 15 Types of Discs that Can Be Played on Your Player Discs that Cannot be Played The following types of discs cannot be played back on this Player. In many cases, attempting to play back such discs may result in malfunction and/or damage to this Player.
  • Page 16 Types of Discs that Can Be Played on Your Player Icons Used on DVD Discs Sample Icons 1. English 1. English 16:9 2. Chinese 2. Chinese Number of recorded Type of subtitles Screen Disc with Region code recorded aspect ratio multiple camera indicator audio tracks...

  • Page 17: 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 Player can play back discs recorded by NTSC using the modified PAL system, such as DVD-region 2 and VIDEO CD, but cannot play back discs for the use in U.S.A.

  • Page 18: General Guide

    General Guide Player - Right side Numbers in refer to the main pages in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained. S-VIDEO 22, 23 OPERATE switch input/output jack 22, 23 VIDEO input/output jack (yellow) Only PAL signal can be input. (NTSC signal cannot be input.) 25, 26 23, 24...
  • Page 19 General Guide Player - Front Numbers in refer to the main pages in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained. Display panel angle range: 0°-180° LCD screen Speakers Disc compartment 180° cover 40, 70, 93 SETUP/ADJ. 0° INPUT/DVD Cursor buttons ('"\ |) ENTER RETURN...
  • Page 20 General Guide Important! • The range of movement for the display panel is 0° to 180°. Never try to force it open past 180°. Doing so can seriously damage the display panel and Player. • The range of movement for the disc compartment cover is 0° to 60°. Never try to force it open past 60°.

  • Page 21: Remote Control Unit

    General Guide Remote Control Unit Numbers in refer to the main pages in this Operation Manual where the topic is explained. Select/Enter Mode • The operation buttons have the following Select/Enter functions when Setup screen, Function control screen or another type of setting screen is on the display.

  • Page 22: Using Headphones

    Using Headphones You can connect the earphones supplied with the Player or commercially available headphones with a stereo mini plug to the PHONES jack and listen to the audio output. To use the supplied earphones Connect the earphones supplied with the Player to the PHONES jack. •...

  • Page 23: Connecting To External Equipment For Input

    Connecting to External Equipment for Input Selecting the INPUT mode using INPUT/DVD on the 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 Player.

  • Page 24: Connecting A Tv With External Terminals

    Connecting a TV with External Terminals You can use a commercially available S-video cable to connect your 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 Player and the TV equipment off before connecting them.

  • Page 25: Connecting To Audio Equipment

    Connecting to Audio Equipment Connecting the Player to audio equipment provides normal stereo sound plus powerful stereo sound enhanced by Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), DTS and MPEG Audio. Playing 2 channel audio I Analogue Connection Jack and Plug Colours AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) Audio Left: White Audio Right: Red...
  • Page 26 Connecting to Audio Equipment I Digital Connection DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) To optical Optical digital cable digital input (commercially available) jack DIGITAL IN Audio equipment with optical digital input jack COAXIAL OPTICAL After making the above connection Set the “ DIGITAL” in “AUDIO SETUP” to “D-PCM” (see page 50). I Digital Connection to Audio Equipment or MD Player without a Dolby Digital Decoder •...

  • Page 27: Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 Channel), Dts And Mpeg Audio

    Connecting to Audio Equipment Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 channel), DTS and MPEG audio • Connecting an amplifier with a Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG Audio digital surround processor or a Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG Audio digital surround decoder to your Player’s optical digital jack provides richer, more powerful audio play. •...

  • Page 28: Using The Ac Adapter

    Using the AC Adapter AC Adapter (supplied) DC cord Power socket AC cord (supplied) To power socket To DC IN jack To household DC output plug power outlet For the U.K. and Eire Important! • Make sure that the Player’s power is turned off before attaching or detaching the AC adapter.

  • Page 29: Using The Battery Pack

    Using the Battery Pack CAUTION • Use only SHARP model “BT-L300S” battery pack with this Player. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. To install a battery pack in the Player Make sure that the Player is turned off and then unplug the DC cord.

  • Page 30: To Charge The Battery Pack

    Using the Battery Pack Important! • Do not apply excessive force to the battery pack compartment cover when opening it. • Make sure that the battery pack is positioned correctly when you install it in the Player. Positioning it wrong can cause malfunction. •...
  • Page 31 Using the Battery Pack Important! • Make sure that the Player’s power is turned off before attaching or detaching the AC adapter. • A battery pack that is installed in the Player does not charge while the Player is turned on. Turn power off in order to charge the battery pack. •...
  • Page 32 Using the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack from the Player Make sure the Player’s power is turned off and then unplug the DC cord. To open the battery pack compartment cover, while pressing at the mark, slide the cover forwards (1), and raise it upwards (2). While holding the “...

  • Page 33: Battery Capacity Indicator

    Battery Capacity Indicator • The battery capacity indicator appears only while the display mode is “on”. 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 34: Turning Power On And Off

    Turning Power On and Off To turn power on and off OPERATE INPUT OPERATE /DVD – VOLUME Indicator lamp TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER For the U.K. and Eire Slide the OPERATE switch to “ON”.
  • Page 35 Turning Power On and Off Standby mode The Player goes into the Standby mode (Indicator lamp lights red) in the following cases. • When you use the OPERATE button on the Remote to turn off the Player. Press again the OPERATE button on the Remote to cancel the Standby mode.

  • Page 36: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Installing the battery in the Remote Holding the release tab to the Place a lithium battery into the left, slide the battery holder from battery holder and slide the the Remote with your fingernail battery holder back into place. catching the slit.
  • Page 37 • Should the lithium battery leak, wipe the battery compartment and holder clean, and then insert a new battery. • The lithium battery will last about six months to one year of normal usage. • Purchase the Remote’s replaceable lithium battery from your Sharp authorized service centre.

  • Page 38: Switching Operation Buttons To Select/Enter Buttons

    Switching Operation Buttons to Select/Enter Buttons You can use the operation buttons of the Remote to select options and to enter the currently selected option on a menu screen or Function control screen. Each press of SHIFT cycles the button function. Screen type and button functions Each press of SHIFT cycles the button functions as shown below.

  • Page 39: Button Functions

    Switching Operation Buttons to Select/Enter Buttons I Button Functions Operation Select/Enter Number input buttons buttons buttons Playback Enter Enter " Move down " Move down Stop ' Move up ' Move up Still/Pause | Move right Skip forward – \ Move left Skip back –...

  • Page 40: Operation Modes

    Operation Modes Your 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 INPUT OPERATE /DVD – VOLUME TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER...

  • Page 41: Setup

    Setup INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER Initial setup (OSD LANGUAGE SETUP) When you use the Player for the first time, you should set the language to be used for the OSD (On Screen Display).

  • Page 42: Tv Mode Setup Setting

    Setup TV MODE SETUP setting The following describes how to select the DVD playback display format. Viewing on the Player Screen or a Wide Screen TV Using a 16:9 Wide Image Select for wide DVD video output. 16 : 9 •...
  • Page 43 Setup INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER Setting the TV MODE While a disc is stopped, press SETUP to display the Setup screen. Use ' or "...

  • Page 44: Parental Setup Setting

    Setup PARENTAL SETUP setting Parental level Certain discs come preset with country codes and parental level settings that are defined for particular countries. 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 can be controlled may vary from disc to disc.

  • Page 45: Country Codes

    Setup Country Codes This Player supports country codes for the following countries. Country Code List SWEDEN MALAYSIA CANADA HOLLAND INDONESIA JAPAN NORWAY TAIWAN GERMANY DENMARK PHILIPPINE FRANCE FINLAND AUSTRALIA BELGIUM RUSSIA HONG KONG CHINA ITALY SPAIN SINGAPORE – SWISS THAILAND –...
  • Page 46 Setup While a disc is stopped, press SETUP to display the Setup screen. Use ' or " to select the “ PARENTAL SETUP”. Press ENTER to display the password PARENTAL SETUP specification screen. PASSWORD: ???? CODE: GERMANY Use ', ", \ or | to enter a 4-digit password. •...
  • Page 47 Setup Press " to select “CODE” and then use \ or | to select the desired country code. (See page 44.) Press ENTER to confirm the setting. • To exit the Setup screen and return to the Startup screen, press SETUP or RETURN.
  • Page 48 Setup Temporary parental level setting Some DVDs will prompt the viewer to temporarily change the parental level. In this event, the following screen appears. PARENTAL SETUP TEMPORARY CHANGE? When this screen appears, use the procedure described below to temporarily change the level. Use ' or "...

  • Page 49: Audio Setup Setting

    Setup AUDIO SETUP setting COMPRESSION ..Use this setting for increasing the average volume of Dolby Digital audio when playing a DVD. DIGITAL/MPEG ..Use these settings for specifying the type of digital output when playing a disc recorded using Dolby Digital/MPEG Audio.
  • Page 50 Setup INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER While a disc is stopped, press SETUP to display the Setup screen. Use ' or " to select the “ AUDIO AUDIO SETUP SETUP”.
  • Page 51 Setup Setting the DIGITAL OUT When playing a disc recorded using Dolby Digital (5.1ch)/MPEG Audio (5.1ch), you can specify either “BITSTREAM” or “D-PCM”/“PCM” as the digital type output. Setting the DOLBY DIGITAL While a disc is stopped, press SETUP to display the Setup screen. Use ' or "...
  • Page 52 Setup Setting the MPEG While a disc is stopped, press SETUP to display the Setup screen. Use ' or " to select the “ AUDIO SETUP”. Press ENTER and then use ' or " to select “MPEG”. Press ENTER to display the settings you AUDIO SETUP can select.

  • Page 53: Disc Language Setting

    Setup INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER DISC LANGUAGE setting Use this setting for selecting languages of subtitle, audio track and disc menu. •...
  • Page 54 Setup Select the language you want to use with (Example) Selecting ', ", \ or |. “FRENCH” • If you want to use any languages DISC LANGUAGE which are not on OSD, proceed to step SUB TITLE:ENGLISH ENGLISH CHINESE 1 under “Selecting a language from FRENCH SWEDISH OTHER”...

  • Page 55: Language Code List For Disc Language

    Setup Language code list for Disc Language Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Code Language Name Afar Frisian Malagasy Slovenian Abkhazian Irish Maori Samoan Afrikaans Scots Gaelic Macedonian Shona Ameharic Galician Malayalam Somali Arabic Guarani Mongolian Albanian Assamese Gujarati Moldavian...

  • Page 56: Osd Language Setup Setting

    Setup INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER OSD LANGUAGE SETUP setting While a disc is stopped, press SETUP to display the Setup screen. Use ' or "...

  • Page 57: Screen Size Setting

    Screen Size Setting When viewing a DVD on your Player screen, you select the screen size that best suits the image you are viewing. To set the screen size Software Type Wide 4:3 Letter Box Mode Image is stretched Image is stretched by its SMART Full Screen by its four corners.
  • Page 58 Screen Size Setting INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER Press VIEW MODE. T R E T C H • Each press of VIEW MODE cycles through the screen size settings in the following sequence: STRETCH ZOOM...

  • Page 59: Changing The Display Mode

    Changing the Display Mode To change the display mode Press DISPLAY. INPUT • Each press of DISPLAY cycles through the – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD display mode settings in the following TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT auto sequence: auto ..Display indicators appear for about MENU ENTER three seconds and then disappear.

  • Page 60: Dvd Mode Operation Indicators

    Changing the Display Mode DVD mode operation indicators The following are examples of display indicators that appear during DVD playback. Player Status Display Indicators Play attempted without a disc NO DISC ‰1:23:4‰ Play attempted with a non-compatible WRONG DISC TYPE disc Loading (data being read from disc) NOW LOADING...

  • Page 61: Playing A Disc

    Playing a Disc This Player can play a DVD, VIDEO CD, or Audio CD using the procedure described below. INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 62: To Play A Disc

    Playing a Disc Close the disc compartment cover and press down at the corner marked “PUSH TO CLOSE” so it locks securely into place. Important! • Make sure the disc seats securely when you load it into the Player. An improperly seated disc can result in damage to the disc and malfunction of the Player.

  • Page 63: To Adjust The Volume Level

    Playing a Disc Important! • Do not press down on the disc compartment cover while a disc is playing. • Keep the disc compartment cover closed except when loading or removing a disc. Otherwise, dust getting into the Player can lead to malfunction.

  • Page 64: To Remove The Disc From The Player

    Playing a Disc To remove the disc from the Player Press îOPEN to open the cover. Carefully remove the disc from the Player. • Take care so you do not touch the disc surface with your fingers. As shown in the illustration, place your index finger into the centre hole of the disc and lift up the edge of the disc with your thumb.

  • Page 65: Playing Mp3 Discs

    Playing MP3 Discs This Player is able to play CD-R or CD-RW discs recorded in MP3 format. Regarding MP3 discs • MP3 files are audio data compressed in MPEG1 Audio layer 3 file format. “MP3 files” have “.mp3” as extensions. •...
  • Page 66 Playing MP3 Discs INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER To play MP3 discs Slide the OPERATE switch to “ON”. Press INPUT/DVD to enter the DVD mode. Load the MP3 recorded CD-R or the CD-RW.

  • Page 67: Other Disc Play Features

    Other Disc Play Features This section explains how to use skip, resume, slow motion, and other play features. INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER Chapter skip While a disc is playing, press à...

  • Page 68: To Resume Disc Play After Stopping

    Other Disc Play Features INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER To resume disc play after stopping While the disc is playing, press Ë (STOP) at the location where you want to stop.

  • Page 69: Slow-Motion Play

    Other Disc Play Features INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER VIDEO VIDEO Slow-motion play While a disc is playing, press (SLOW). • Three speeds are available. Each time (SLOW) is pressed, the speed of slow-motion playback changes in the following sequence: 1 (about ×1/2)

  • Page 70: Fast Forward/Fast Reverse

    Other Disc Play Features To cancel still picture and return to normal play, press û (PLAY). • You may not be able to use still picture and frame advance with some discs. • Frame advance cannot be used with Audio CDs. •...

  • Page 71: Using The Function Control

    Using the Function Control About the Function control screen Using Function control, you can check at a glance and change the current settings of the following items: SUBTITLE, ANGLE, AUDIO, VIRTUAL DOLBY, DIGITAL GAMMA and DIGITAL SUPER PICTURE. Function control also allows you three ways of direct skips (title,chapter and time).
  • Page 72 Using the Function Control Direct chapter skip • The number of the chapter currently played back is displayed. • You can skip directly to the desired chapter. Direct time skip • Elapsed time from the beginning of the disc is displayed. •...

  • Page 73: Direct Title/Track Skip

    Using the Function Control VIDEO VIDEO Direct title/track skip INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER Press FUNCTION during playback. 8/3‰ • The Function control screen appears. ‰1:3‰:‰8 2 ENGLISH 51ch...

  • Page 74: Direct Chapter Skip

    Using the Function Control • The number of titles or tracks you can input depends on that of the titles or tracks recorded on a disc you play. • The Direct title skip function does not operate on discs on which no titles are recorded.

  • Page 75: Direct Time Skip

    Using the Function Control VIDEO VIDEO Direct time skip Use the following procedure to perform the Direct time skip. Press FUNCTION during playback. • The Function control screen appears. Use ' or " to select and then press ENTER. ––:––:–– Use ', ", \ or | to input the time to which you want to skip.

  • Page 76: Subtitle Language Setting

    Using the Function Control Subtitle language setting Use the following procedure to perform the Subtitle language setting. Press FUNCTION during playback. • The Function control screen appears. Use ' or " to select and then press ENTER. 2 ENGLISH Press ' or " to select the subtitle language you want to use.

  • Page 77: Angle Setting

    Using the Function Control Angle setting You can change the angle of view when playing a DVD video disc that contains scenes recorded from multiple angles. Use the following procedure to perform the Angle setting. Press FUNCTION during playback. • The Function control screen appears. Use ' or "...

  • Page 78: Audio Setting

    Using the Function Control VIDEO VIDEO Audio setting A number of different methods are used to record audio onto a DVD video disc, including multi-channels (used for voiceovers in other languages), Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS, and Linear PCM. Your Player provides a number of different audio modes from which you can choose to suit the type of disc you are playing.

  • Page 79: Virtual Dolby (Qsurround) Setting

    Using the Function Control VIRTUAL DOLBY (QSURROUND) setting This function allows you to enjoy a “surround sound” effect when you are using an analogue connection (using AUDIO OUT on the Player) to 2-channel audio equipment (TV, etc.). Preparation: To use the VIRTUAL DOLBY (QSURROUND) function •...
  • Page 80 Using the Function Control Press ' or " to toggle VIRTUAL DOLBY between “ON” and “OFF”. While “ON” is selected, use \ or | to change the level setting. Press ENTER to confirm the setting. • You can exit the Function control screen by pressing FUNCTION or RETURN.

  • Page 81: Digital Gamma Setting

    Using the Function Control VIDEO VIDEO DIGITAL GAMMA setting DIGITAL GAMMA is a digital image quality enhancement function that gives a richer image by brightening the darker and more obscure portions of the image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions, thereby making the entire image easier to see.

  • Page 82: Digital Super Picture Setting

    Using the Function Control VIDEO VIDEO DIGITAL SUPER PICTURE setting DIGITAL SUPER PICTURE is a digital image quality enhancement function that gives a clearer image by sharpening the details and outlines in the image and reducing the amount of picture noise. Use the following procedure to change the setting between “ON”...

  • Page 83: Zoom Function

    Zoom Function To zoom an image While a disc is playing, press ZOOM. • Each press of ZOOM cycles through ZOOM the zoom settings in the following sequence: ZOOM 1 (×1.2) → ZOOM 2 (×1.5) → ZOOM 3 (×2.0) → Off. ZOOM indicator Note that all of the above zoom factors are approximate only.

  • Page 84: Repeat Playback

    Repeat Playback INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER Chapter repeat Example: To repeat play the chapter you are currently viewing Play the chapter you want to repeat. (REPEAT) and then press û...

  • Page 85: Track/Disc Repeat

    Repeat Playback VIDEO VIDEO Track/Disc repeat Example: To repeat play a disc While a disc is playing, press (REPEAT) twice to flash “ ” on the screen and then press û (PLAY) to start repeat play. • To cancel repeat play, press (REPEAT) again.

  • Page 86: Programmed Playback

    Programmed Playback You can program your Player to play titles, tracks, or chapters in the sequence you want. INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER Title programmed playback This function can be used only with a disc that has been played once, even partially.
  • Page 87 Programmed Playback After you have specified all title numbers you want, press | to move the highlighting PROGRAM to the next. Then press ENTER to start play in the sequence you specified. • Titles are played in the sequence you specified. •...

  • Page 88: Chapter Programmed Playback

    Programmed Playback INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER If you have a DVD that includes chapter data, you can program your Player to play chapters in the sequence you want.
  • Page 89 Programmed Playback Use ' and " to cycle through numbers at CHAPTER PROGRAM the currently selected (highlighted) =TITLE: 12 =CHAPTER ‰ position, and then press | to move the highlighting to the right. For example, to play the 15th chapters CHAPTER PROGRAM first: =TITLE: 12...

  • Page 90: Track Programmed Playback

    Programmed Playback INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER VIDEO VIDEO Track programmed playback This function can be used only with a disc that has been played once, even partially.
  • Page 91 Programmed Playback After you have specified all track numbers PROGRAM you want, press | to move the highlighting to the next. Then press ENTER to start play in the sequence you specified. • Tracks are played in the sequence you specified. •...

  • Page 92: Selecting Titles From The Title Menu

    Selecting Titles from the Title Menu Some DVDs have a title menu that you use to select the title you want to play. INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE LCD ON/OFF DVD VIDEO PLAYER To select a title from the title menu...

  • Page 93: Setting Play Parameters Using The Disc Menu

    Setting Play Parameters Using the Disc Menu 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. INPUT –...

  • Page 94: 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. INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE...

  • Page 95: Viewing Images From An External Equipment

    Viewing Images from an External Equipment Use the following procedure to set up the Player for use as a monitor for viewing images from a VCR or camcorder. INPUT – VOLUME OPERATE /DVD TITLE FUNCTION SHIFT MENU ENTER SETUP VIDEO ADJ. RETURN ZOOM PROGRAM DISPLAY VIEW MODE...

  • Page 96: References

    References Precautions Use & Care • Avoid magnetic sources. Using the 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 Player is not in use. •...
  • Page 97 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 98: Ac Adapter

    • Avoid using the adapter in humid or extremely hot places. • If the AC adapter is misplaced or needs to be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from a Sharp service centre or your dealer. Care Cleaning and Maintenance •...
  • Page 99 References Warning! 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 100: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Whenever you are having problems with your Player, check the following points before requesting service. Problem Recommended Action Page Power does not • Make sure the power plug of the AC adapter is turn on or plugged into a power outlet. suddenly turns off.
  • Page 101 Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action Page Nothing appears • Make sure the “PICTURE” setting of “VIDEO on the screen. ADJUST” is not set to “0”. • Make sure LCD display is turned on. No audio is output. • Make sure the display panel is open. Audio is not output through the Player speakers while the display panel is closed.
  • Page 102 Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action Page No image from • Make sure the channel of the connected TV is the Player set to VIDEO or AV. appears on the • Make sure video and audio cables are screen of a connected correctly. connected device.
  • Page 103 Troubleshooting Problem Recommended Action Page Indicator lamp • If the battery pack is installed in the Player, try – is flashing disconnecting the AC adapter DC cord from the orange at high Player and then reconnecting it. speed. • Try charging another battery pack. The same –...

  • Page 104: Error Indicators And Warnings

    Error Indicators and Warnings The error indicators and warnings described below appear on the display whenever there is a disc play problem, operational problem, etc. Display Meaning • The disc you are attempting to play is not compatible with this WRONG DISC TYPE Player.

  • Page 105: Specifications

    Specifications Product Portable DVD Video Player Model DV-L88S Signal System NTSC/PAL Supported Disc Types DVD (Region Number 2, ALL), VIDEO CD, Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW Video Input/Output Input/Output Jack: Pin jack × 1 Input/Output Levels: 1Vp-p (75Ω) S-Video Input/Output Y Input/Output Level: 1Vp-p (75Ω) C Input/Output Level: 0.286Vp-p (75Ω)
  • Page 106 Specifications Power Requirements AC Adapter: 10V DC Battery Pack: 7.4V DC Power Consumption Main Power On: 12W average (10W without AC Adapter) Main Power Off: 0.2W (without AC Adapter) Standby mode: 2.0W (with AC Adapter) Dimensions 211 (W) × 174 (D) × 42.3 (H) mm (except for projections) Weight (approx.) 930g Operating Temperature 5°C to 35°C...

  • Page 107: Glossary

    Glossary Region number Number identifying a geographic region of compatibility for a DVD. The list below shows the countries covered by region number 2. Common Names Names of Nations and Areas Common Names Names of Nations and Areas Albania Republic of Albania Monaco Principality of Monaco Andorra...
  • Page 108 Glossary Pickup Laser device that reads the data from a disc for playback. Title When a DVD contains multiple movies, each movie is called a “title”. Chapter A section inside a title. Track One tune on an Audio CD. DVD mode The Player mode for playing DVDs.
  • Page 109 Glossary Screen size This setting makes it possible to fit an image onto the screen by cutting off the top and bottom, cutting off the sides, or by stretching the image. You can set the screen size by selecting SIDE BAR, STRETCH, ZOOM or SMART STRETCH.

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