Sharp DV-RW550U - Manual (Page 46)

Disc Playback
Information on DVD playback
Before you attempt to play back DVD discs, read the following information.
Guide to displays
Playable discs
This unit is compatible with the following discs.
To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements
for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below.
Discs with the following logos can be played back on the unit.
Other Disc types are not guaranteed to be played back.
* Some DVD+RW/+R discs may not be operated properly because the
unit conforms to the discs recorded in DVD-RW/-R format.
Color systems
DVDs are recorded in different color systems throughout
the world.The most common color system is NTSC
(which is used primarily in the United States and Canada).
This unit uses NTSC. You must use DVDs recorded in
the NTSC system. You cannot play back DVDs recorded
in other color systems.
Region codes
This unit has been designed to play
back DVD discs with Region
One (
1). DVDs must be labeled for
ALL regions or for Region 1. You
cannot play back DVDs labeled for
other regions. Look for the symbols below on your DVDs.
If these region symbols are not on your DVD, you cannot
play back the DVD on this unit.
The number inside the globe refers to region of the world.
A DVD labeled for a specific region can only be played
back on a DVD recorder with the same region code.
Hints for DVD playback
The contents of DVD disc are generally divided into titles.
Titles may be further subdivided into chapters.
Start Rec. Stop/Start Stop Rec.
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 2
Logo Disc
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW (VIDEO/VR mode)
DVD-R (VIDEO mode)
CD-DA (AUDIO CD)
CD-R (CD-DA FORMAT, MP3 files)
CD-RW (CD-DA FORMAT, MP3 files)
*DVD+RW
*DVD+R
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Press DISPLAY to call up the
display menu.This menu will give
you the information on the disc
currently played back. Some oper-
ations are available during disc
playback.
1. Indicates a disc type and a
format mode.
Note:
In some descriptions on this
manual, only one disc type is
indicated as an example.
2. Indicates a current channel
number and an audio status of
the program.
3. Indicates a recording speed
and possible recording time
left.
4. Indicates a title number, chap-
ter number, and the time
elapsed of disc playback.
5. Each icon means:
6. Indicates current disc status.
: Search
: Audio
: Subtitle
: Angle (except VR mode)
: Repeat
: Marker
: Noise Reduction
: Zoom
1 1 - - : - - : - -
XP 0:58
3
4
5
6
DVD-RW
Video mode
CH 8
Stereo
1
2
press first. DVD
Note
• This is an example screen only for explanation.
Displayed items are depending on the actual mode.
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