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XL-DV484W DVD MICRO SYSTEM MICRO-CHAÎNE DVD CADENA MICRO CON DVD MODEL XL-DV555W MODÈLE MODELO XL-DV484W XL-DV555W OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE MANEJO ENGLISH Please refer to pages i and E-1 to E-72. Se reporter aux pages i et F-1 à F-72.
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XL-DV484W XL-DV555W Copyright Information: Renseignements sur les droits d’auteur: I Unauthorized copying, broadcast, public display, transmission, I La copie, la diffusion, l’affichage public, la transmission, la public performance and rental (regardless of whether or not such représentation publique ou la location non autorisés (que ces activities are for profit) of disc contents are prohibited by law.
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XL-DV484W XL-DV555W Información sobre los derechos de autor: I La copia, difusión, exposición pública, transmisión, interpretación pública y el alquiler (independientemente de si estas actividades tienen o no fines lucrativos) del contenido de los discos sin autorización están prohibidos por la ley.
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Subwoofer cable × 1 Video cable × 1 such material without permission of the relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorise the (Black) (Yellow) copying or broadcasting of copyright materials and nothing in this OPERATION MANUAL should be implied as giving that authority.
Contents XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH General Information Video CD/CD Playback Page Page Precautions ................... 3 Video CD ..................43 Controls and indicators ............4 - 9 Preparation for video CD playback ........... 43 Video CD playback ............... 44, 45 Preparation for Use CD playback ................
System connections XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH FM aerial Active subwoofer AM loop aerial Right speaker Left speaker To a wall socket (See page 13) To a wall socket (See page 14) Black Subwoofer cable (Black) E-10 *DV484W_EP10-16 04.2.20, 17:21 XL-DV484W(Z) TINSZA032AWZZ...
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XL-DV484W System connections (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Aerial connection Speaker connection Supplied FM aerial: Connect the black wire to the minus (-) terminal, and the red wire to the plus (+) Connect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS terminal and position the FM terminal.
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XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH Placing the speaker system TV/monitor connection If the TV/monitor has a video input, connect it to the VIDEO OUT socket on the There is no distinction between the right and the left speakers rear of the unit.
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XL-DV484W System connections (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Main Unit Setting the AC voltage selector Check the setting of the AC voltage selector located on the rear panel before plugging the unit into a wall socket. If necessary, adjust the selector to correspond to the AC power voltage used in your area.
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XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH Setting the AC voltage selector Check the setting of the AC voltage selector located on the rear panel before plugging the unit into a wall socket. If necessary, adjust the selector to correspond to the AC power voltage used in your area.
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XL-DV484W System connections (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Setting the FM/AM span selector Demonstration mode The first time the unit is plugged in, the unit will enter the demonstration mode. You will see words scroll. To cancel the demonstration mode: The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has established that member...
Remote control XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH Notes concerning use: Battery installation I Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced or if the operation 1 Open the battery cover. becomes erratic. Purchase 2 “AA” size batteries (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or 2 Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in the battery similar).
XL-DV484W General control XL-DV555W ENGLISH Volume control Main unit operation: When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the volume will increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, the volume will decrease. Remote control operation: Press the VOLUME (+ or -) button to increase or decrease the volume.
Setting the clock XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH Press the 5 3 or 2 4 button to adjust the hour and then press the MEMORY/SET button. Press the 5 3 or 2 4 button once to advance the time by 1 hour. Hold it down to advance continuously.
XL-DV484W Types of playable discs XL-DV555W ENGLISH The unit can playback discs bearing any of the following marks: Note 2: The specific playback functionality for some DVD discs is determined by the DVD Video DVD-R DVD-RW Audio CD CD-R/CD-RW disc manufacturer. Because this system plays disc data in accordance with the disc manufacturer’s guidelines, some functions may not be available on some...
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XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH Disc that cannot be played Icons used on DVD discs I This unit does not support below disc types: Sample icons DVDs without the region number on DVD-Audio 1. English 1. English the back of the unit or “ALL”.
XL-DV484W Preparing to watch a DVD (DVDs) XL-DV555W ENGLISH To watch DVD video images on the TV: Turn on the TV. Set the TV to “AV”, “VIDEO”, etc. Turn on the unit and start play. See page 31 for playing disc.
Setting up for playback of an NTSC disc XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH Specify the colour system in accordance with the TV connected when playing back an NTSC disc. Whilst a disc is stopped, press the SET UP button whilst pressing down the SHIFT button to display the setup screen.
XL-DV484W TV mode setup XL-DV555W ENGLISH The following describes how to select the DVD playback display format. Whilst a disc is stopped, press the SET UP button whilst pressing down the SHIFT button to display the setup A. Viewing on a wide screen TV screen (16:9): screen.
Parental setting XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH Parental level Country codes: This system supports country codes for the following countries. Certain discs come preset with country codes and parental level settings that Country code list are defined for particular countries. Discs equipped with the parental lock function are rated according to their content.
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XL-DV484W Parental setting (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Press the cursor ▼ button to select “CODE”, then press ENTER and then use the cursor 1, 0, ▲ or ▼ button to select the desired country code (see page 24). Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting.
Audio setting XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting. To exit the setup screen and return to the startup screen, press the SET UP button whilst pressing down the SHIFT button or the RETURN button. Setting the MPEG Audio Out...
XL-DV484W Audio setting (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Setting the cinema voice Use the cursor ▲ or ▼ button to select “ON” or “OFF”. Whilst a disc is stopped, press the SET UP button whilst Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting.
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XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH Use the cursor 1 or 0 button to select “A” as the first Use the cursor ▲ or ▼ button D I S C L A N G U A G E letter, the cursor ▲ or ▼ button to move to the second place, to select the “...
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XL-DV484W Disc language setting (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Language code list for disc language Code Language name Code Language name Code Language name Code Language name Afar Frisian Malagasy Shona Abkhazian Irish Maori Somali Afrikaans Scots Gaelic Macedonian Albanian Amharic Galician...
Changing the display mode XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH DVD mode operation indicators To change the display mode The following are examples of display indicators that appear during DVD playback. You can select “auto”, “on”, or “off” as the display mode. The following shows what appears on the display when “auto”...
XL-DV484W Playing a DVD (DVDs) XL-DV555W ENGLISH To play a disc Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the DVD/CD button to display the startup screen shown. Load the disc(s) you want to play. See page 21 for information about loading discs.
Other disc play features XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH This section explains how to use skip, resume, slow motion, and other playback To resume playback features. Chapter skip Whilst the disc is playing, press the button at the point you want to stop.
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XL-DV484W Other disc play features (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Still (Pause) and frame advance Whilst a disc is playing, press the STILL 60 button. I This freezes the image on the screen. I Each press of the STILL 60 button advances the frame in the still mode.
Using the function control XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH About the function control screen Direct title skip (page 35) I The number of the title currently played back is displayed. Using function control, you can check at a glance and change the current set- I You can skip directly to the desired title.
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XL-DV484W Using the function control (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Use the 0 - 9 buttons to select the title number to which you want to skip. I You can also select the title number by pressing the cursor ▲ or ▼...
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XL-DV484W Using the function control (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Notes: Direct time skip I You can also press the SUB TITLE button on the remote control for the same operation in step 3. Press the DIRECT button three (You do not need to do the steps 1 and 2.)
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XL-DV484W Using the function control (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Audio setting 3-D Virtual Surround setting A number of different methods are used to record audio onto a DVD-Video disc, including I You can enjoy 3-D surround on DVD with Dolby Digital Sound.
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XL-DV484W Using the function control (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH 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.
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XL-DV484W Using the function control (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Digital super picture setting To zoom an image Digital super picture is a digital image quality enhancement function that gives Whilst a disc is playing, press the ZOOM button. a clearer image by sharpening the details and outlines in the image and reducing the amount of picture noise.
Repeat play XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH Title repeat Example: To repeat the title you are currently viewing Play the title you want to repeat. Press the button twice to repeat the title. To cancel repeat play, press the button again. The “...
XL-DV484W Programmed play XL-DV555W ENGLISH Notes: Chapter programmed play I Direct search buttons can be used to select the title and chapter. You can choose up to 24 favourite chapters for playback in the order you like I Disc without a title or chapter registered cannot be programmed.
Selecting titles from the menu Setting parameters using the disc menu XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH Some DVDs have a title menu that you use to select the title you want to play. Some DVDs include a disc menu that you can use to select a subtitle language, audio channel, and DTS or MPEG audio.
XL-DV484W Video CD Preparation for video CD playback XL-DV555W ENGLISH A CD that contains motion pictures can be played. Selecting the video output format You can enjoy motion pictures with the sound quality of MDs and the picture Video CDs are recorded in PAL or NTSC format.
Video CD playback XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH Playback control: Video CDs that support “playback control” can display still pictures. This function can be used with video CD software (video CDs with playback control) that have a playback method recorded on them. You can select items you want to watch from the menu displayed on the TV screen, or you can show still pictures.
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XL-DV484W Video CD playback (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH To interrupt playback: Caution: Press the 6 / STILL button on the remote control. I Do not place two discs in one disc tray. To resume playback from the same point, press the 0 button.
CD playback XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH This system can also play audio CD-R and CD-RW discs, but cannot record. CD Playback Some audio CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be playable due to the status of disc or the device that was used for recording.
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XL-DV484W CD playback (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH I Playback will begin from track 1 on the disc 1. After that disc finishes playing, To locate the beginning of a track the next disc will automatically play. I After the last track on the fifth disc is played, the unit stops automatically.
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XL-DV484W CD Playback (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Notes: I If you press the 2 4 PRESET W (2/4) button during random play, you can move to the next track selected by the random operation. On the other hand, the 5 3 PRESET X (5/3) button does not allow you to move to the previous track.
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XL-DV484W CD playback (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Programmed play Repeat steps 2 - 3 for other tracks. Up to 32 tracks can be By specifying discs from 1 to 5, and tracks from 1 to 99, you can choose up to programmed.
MP3/WMA disc XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH Direct search of MP3/WMA tracks MP3 is a compression format. It is an acronym which stands for MPEG Audio By using the direct search buttons, the desired tracks can be played. Layer 3. MP3 is a type of audio code which is processed by significant compression Whilst in the stop mode, press one of the s 1 - s 5 buttons from the original audio source with very little loss in sound quality.
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XL-DV484W MP3/WMA disc (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Notes: To skip during playback I During playback, if the cursor is moved to another track and left for 10 seconds, the selected track plays. During playback, press the 5 3 PRESET X X X X X (5 / 3) I On some discs, MP3/WMA tracks may not play in the recorded order.
Playing karaoke XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH You can enjoy karaoke on DVDs, video CDs, CDs, MP3 Discs, radio, cassettes, Set the MIC LEVEL control to MIN to protect the speakers and other external devices by connecting a separately available microphone from shock noise and to avoid disturbing noises.
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XL-DV484W Playing karaoke (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Notes: To change the audio mode I Use discs recorded in stereo. The function will not work with mono sources. Sound of the playback source can be switched among the STEREO, L-CH, R- I With some discs and tapes the original vocals may still be heard.
Listening to the radio XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH Tuning Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the TUNER (BAND) button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band (FM or AM). Press the TUNING (X or W) button to tune in to the desired station.
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XL-DV484W Listening to the radio (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Memorising a station To scan the preset stations The stations saved in memory can be scanned automatically. (Preset memory You can store 40 AM and FM stations in memory and recall them at the push of scan) a button.
Listening to a cassette tape XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH Before playback: Tape playback I For playback, use normal or low-noise tapes for the best sound. (Metal or CrO tapes are not recommended.) Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
I When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to ensure Function Remote that the desired material is properly recorded. control I SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from Side A play- Press in the stop mode. malfunction of this unit. back I The volume and sound controls can be adjusted with no effect on the recorded signal (Variable Sound Monitor).
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XL-DV484W Recording to a cassette tape (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Recording from a DVD (DVDs) Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Load a cassette into the cassette compartment with the side A facing you. Wind past the leader of the tape, on which recording cannot be performed.
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XL-DV484W Recording to a cassette tape (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Recording from MP3/WMA discs You can record 5 discs continuously. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Load a cassette into the cassette compartment with the side A facing you.
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XL-DV484W Recording to a cassette tape (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Recording from a CD (CDs) You can record the desired CD using the CD DIRECT PLAY button. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on. Press the DVD/CD button. Load a cassette into the cassette compartment with the side A facing you.
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XL-DV484W Recording to a cassette tape (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Recording from the radio Recording from several CDs continuously: 1. Perform steps 1 - 6 in “Recording from a CD (CDs)” on page 60. 2. Within 5 seconds, press the 0 button to record on side A, or the 1 button Tune in to the desired station.
Timer and sleep operation XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH Timer playback: The unit turns on and plays the desired source (DVD, CD, Video CD, MP3 disc tuner, tape) at the preset time. Timer recording: The unit turns on and starts recording from the tuner at the preset time.
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XL-DV484W Timer and sleep operation (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Within 10 seconds, press the 5 3 or 2 4 button to Set the time to finish as in steps 6 and 7 above. select “ONCE SET” or “DAILY SET”, and press the MEMORY/ Switch input with the 5 3 or 2 4 button, and then SET button.
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XL-DV484W Timer and sleep operation (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Checking the timer setting in the timer stand-by mode: When the preset time is reached, playback or recording will 1. Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. start. 2. Within 10 seconds, press the 5 3 or 2 4 button to select “ONCE”...
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XL-DV484W Timer and sleep operation (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH To cancel the sleep operation: Sleep operation Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst “SLEEP” is indicated. The radio, compact disc and cassette tape can all be turned off automatically. To cancel the sleep operation without setting the system to the stand-by mode, proceed as follows.
Enhancing your system XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially available lead Listening to the playback sounds from VCR, DVD, as shown below. etc. VCR, DVD, etc. Use a connection lead to connect the VCR, DVD, etc. to the VIDEO/AUX IN sockets.
Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service Purchase an optional optical digital cable. technician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. Dolby digital, DTS/MPEG audio processor or Optical digital lead...
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XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH DVD player CD player Symptom Possible cause Symptom Possible cause ● Playback sounds are ● Is the disc very dirty? ● Playback does not start. ● Is the disc loaded upside down? skipped. ● Is the system located near excessive ●...
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XL-DV484W Troubleshooting chart (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Clearing all the memory (reset) Tuner 1. Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode. Symptom Possible cause 2. Whilst pressing down the I6 I6 button and the X-BASS/DEMO button, press the 5 3 5 3 PRESET X X X X X button until “CLEAR AL”...
Troubleshooting chart (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make Cleaning the tape-handling parts design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. I Dirty heads, capstans or pinch rollers can cause poor sound and tape jams.
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XL-DV484W Specifications (continued) XL-DV555W ENGLISH Cassette deck Speaker Frequency response 50 - 14,000 Hz (normal tape) CP-DV484 Type 2-way type speaker system Signal/noise ratio 50 dB (recording/playback) 5 cm (2") tweeter Wow and flutter 0.3 % (WRMS) 13 cm (5-1/8") woofer...
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XL-DV484W XL-DV555W ENGLISH Active subwoofer Power source AC 110/127/220/230 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 83 W Output power MPO: 332 W (166 W + 166 W) (10 % T.H.D.) RMS: 200 W (100 W + 100 W) (10 % T.H.D.) RMS: 158 W (79 W + 79 W) (0.9 % T.H.D.)
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