Sharp DV-L70BL manual

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

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[...]

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 AST A 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 [...]

ENGLISH OPERA TION MANUAL GENERAL INFORMA TION CONNECTION and INITIAL SETTING BASIC OPERA TIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS OTHERS[...]

GB 2 IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS CAUTION BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR NEW DVD PLA YER, PLEASE CAREFULL Y READ THIS OPERA TION MANUAL AND THEN SA VE 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 PR[...]

3 GB IMPORT ANT 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. T o ensure continued safety do not remove any cover[...]

GB 4 Power Cord Protection T o avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to pr otect against electric shock, fire or personal injury , please observe the following. • Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord. • Keep the AC power cord away fr om heating appliances. • Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.[...]

5 GB IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS Condensation Moisture may form on the pickup lens in the following conditions: • immediately after a heater has been turned on. • in a steamy or very humid room. • when the unit is suddenly moved from a cold envir onment to a warm one. If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly .[...]

GB 6 Apparatus Claims of U.S.Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for limited viewing uses only . This product incorporates copyright pr otection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of [...]

7 GB Disc Handling and Maintenance C Handling precautions • Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not be soiled with fingerprints. ( A ) 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. • Do not use recor d cleaning sprays, benzine, t[...]

GB 8 Contents GENERAL INFORMA TION IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS AND PRECA UTIONS .................................................................... 2 Disc Handling and Maintenance ................................................................................................. 7 Handling precautions .....................................................[...]

9 GB Contents BASIC OPERA TIONS Playing a Disc ................................................................................................................. ............ 57 T o pla y a disc ................................................................................................................. ....... 57 T o adjust the volume le vel ..[...]

GB 10 Features 7" LCD Screen and Stereo Speakers • A big 7" LCD screen and built-in ster eo speakers provide exciting DVD viewing, even without connecting to a TV . • Dolby Virtual provides high-quality surr ound sound. 2-W ay Power Supply (Battery pack is sold separately .) • A 2-way power supply allows operation using the supplied[...]

11 GB Accessories SKIP SETUP OPERATE TITLE ENTER MENU RESUME STOP STILL/PAUSE REPEAT PROGRAM DIRECT CLEAR MEMORY SKIP PLAY SLOW FWD REV DISPLAY RETURN VIRTUAL BACKLIGHT HI/LOW/OFF VIEW MODE DIGITAL GAMMA DIGITAL S.PICTURE SUBTITLE ON/OFF SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO VIDEO ADJUST SETUP SKIP Remote Control Unit Audio Cord S-video/Video Cord AC Adapter AC Cor[...]

GB 12 T ypes of Disc that can be played on Y our DVD Player The unit can play back discs bearing any of the following marks: DVD See 1 [8cm disc/12cm disc] See 2 on the next page See 3 on the next page See 2 on the next page Video CDs [8cm disc/12cm disc] • Supports version until version 2.0. Audio CDs [8cm disc/12cm disc] Other CDs 1) On CD-G an[...]

13 GB The list below shows the countries covered by region number 2 . *represents Area Name T ypes of Disc that can be played on Y our DVD Player Common Names Names of Nations and Areas Albania Republic of Albania Andorra Principality of Andorra Austria Republic of Austria Bahrain State of Bahrain Belgium Kingdom of Belgium Bosnia and Bosnia and He[...]

GB 14 Discs that Cannot be Played 1. Y ou cannot play illegally produced discs. • Y ou 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. 1) and China (r egion No. 6). 2. Y ou cannot play scratched discs. 3. Y ou cannot play discs that are dusty , [...]

15 GB T ypes of Disc that can be played on Y our DVD Player Title, chapter and tracks • DVDs are divided into “ titles ” and “ chapters ” . If the disc has mor e than one movie on it, each movie would be a separate “ title ” . “ chapters ” , on the other hand, are subdivisions of titles. Example: DVD • Video CDs and audio CDs ar[...]

GB 16 Discs recorded by P AL system, Discs recorded by NTSC system and T ype of TV connection • The DVD player can play back discs recor ded by NTSC using the modified P AL system, such as Video CD, DVD-r egion 2, but cannot play back discs for the use in U.S.A. (region No. 1). • Region numbers cannot be changed in this system. • This DVD pla[...]

17 GB 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, pr ecautions, and other infor mation. • Connections and initial settings ... on pages 29 to 50 • T o play a disc ..................[...]

GB 18 Quick Start Guide 3 T urn 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” position ( 4 ). 4 2 1 3 3 For the U.K. [...]

19 GB Disc Size 12cm / 8cm 12cm / 8cm 12cm / 8cm (single) Disc T ype DVD Video Disc Region Numbers: NTSC/P AL system DVD discs that conform to the region numbers noted above (see page 12) Video CD NTSC/P AL system video CDs Audio CD Disc Contents Audio and video (movies) Audio and video (movies) Audio 2 ALL 2 13 5 46 Quick Start Guide 4 Prepare the[...]

GB 20 Quick Start Guide T o load a disc into the disc player 1 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 . 2 Gently press down on the disc in the vicinity of the c[...]

21 GB Quick Start Guide 2 4 6 VOLUME MAX MIN Higher Lower T o play a disc 1 The startup screen appears after a few moments. • For information about how to turn on power and load a disc, see page 18 and 20 respectively . 2 After the startup screen appears, press û PLA Y . • This starts play of the disc. T o adjust the volume level Rotate the vo[...]

GB 22 Disc play operations T o use chapter (track) skip While a disc is playing, press SKIP à or À SKIP . • SKIP à skips to the next chapter (track). • À SKIP skips to the beginning of the current chapter (track). Pr ess À SKIP again to skip to the pr evious chapter (track). 1 C 002 1:1 3:4 5 T 0 • Y ou may not be able to use chapter (tr[...]

23 GB Quick Start Guide T o fast forward and fast reverse 1 While a disc is playing, press FWD è or È REV . • FWD è starts fast forward. • È REV starts fast reverse. 2 T o stop a fast forward or fast reverse operation, press û PLA Y . • This returns to normal play . • Y ou may not be able to use fast forward and fast reverse with some [...]

GB 24 DVD Player - Right side General Guide 2 4 6 2 4 6 VOLUME VIDEO AUDIO DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) PHONES MAX MIN VOLUME VIDEO AUDIO DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) PHONES MAX MIN Video input/output jack (yellow) S-video output jack (yellow) (see page 29) Volume dial (see page 58) Headphones jack (green) (see page 28) Audio input/output jack (white) (see page [...]

25 GB General Guide DVD Player - Front Important! • The range of movement for the display panel is 0 ° to 180 ° . Never try to force the display panel open past 180 ° . Doing so can seriously damage the display panel and DVD player . PUSH TO CLOSE ON/STANDBY INPUT/ DVD BACKLIGHT HI/LOW/OFF VIEW MODE SKIP PLAY/GUI SKIP STOP TITLE MENU ENTER RET[...]

GB 26 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.[...]

27 GB General Guide Remote Control Unit 1 OPERA TE button (see page 39) 2 BACKLIGHT HI/LOW/OFF button (see page 82) 3 VIEW MODE button (see page 53) 4 VIDEO ADJUST button (see page 81) 5 VIRTUAL button (see page 76) 6 TITLE button (see page 77) 7 Cursor buttons ( '"| ) (see page 42) 8 MENU button (see page 78) 9 SKIP ( À ) button (see p[...]

GB 28 Y ou can connect the earphones that come with the DVD player or commercially available headphones with a ster eo mini plug to the headphones jack and listen to the audio output. T o use the supplied earphones 1 Connect the earphones that come with the DVD player to the headphones jack. • The headphones jack is a stereo mini jack. 2 4 6 VOLU[...]

29 GB 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 fr om a connected VCR or camcorder on the screen of your DVD player . External Equipment T o connect external equipment Important![...]

GB 30 Y ou 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 of f before connecting them. • If you want to listen to the audio through audio equipment,[...]

31 GB Connecting the DVD player to audio equipment provides normal ster eo 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. Connecting to Audio Equipment ■ Analogue Connection ■ Digital Connectio[...]

GB 32 Helpful Hints • When connecting to audio equipment, we r ecommend 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 r ecord the contents of a CD to an MD, the track numbers of the CD may not match the track num[...]

33 GB Important! • Make sur e the main power switch of the DVD player is in the “ OFF ” position before attaching or detaching the AC adapter . • Use only the AC adapter specified for the DVD player . Use of another type of AC adapter can cause damage to and malfunction of the player . • The AC adapter may become warm after long-term use.[...]

GB 34 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 . T o charge the battery pack Use the AC adapter that comes with the DVD player to charge the battery pack. 1 Plug the AC cord into the power socket of the AC adapter ( [...]

35 GB Be sure to charge a battery pack befor e using it. T o attach a battery pack to the DVD player Make sure the DVD player ’ s main power switch is in the “ OFF ” position. 1 Align the battery guide " with the ' mark ( 1 ) on the battery pack. 2 Slide the DVD player in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 2 ). 3 Plug the batter[...]

GB 36 DVD continuous play time • The DVD continuous play time is a refer ence 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. T o remove the battery pack from the DVD player Make sure the DVD player ’ s main power switch[...]

37 GB 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 batte[...]

GB 38 T o turn main power on and off • 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. • In the following cases, the power/standby lamp on the fr ont of the DVD player lights gr een to let you know that power is on. This helps to ensur[...]

39 GB T o 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 OPERA TE . 1 Press OPERA TE . • Each press of OPERA TE toggles power on and off. • Pressing OPERA TE does not turn on power if the main power switch is in the “ OFF ” position. • [...]

GB 40 T o load batteries For information about how to load the batteries, see page 17. Using the Remote Control Unit Remote control unit operating range Important! • Do not subject the remote contr ol unit to strong impact. • Do not allow the remote contr ol unit to become wet and keep it out of areas subject to high humidity . • The remote c[...]

41 GB Y our DVD player has two operation modes. Select the one that suits the operation you want to perfor m. • DVD mode for disc playback • INPUT mode for input from external equipment T o select an operation mode 1 Slide the main power switch towards “ON” to turn on power . 2 Press INPUT/DVD . • Each press of INPUT/DVD toggles between t[...]

GB 42 Setting the language 1 Press INPUT/DVD a number of times until you enter the DVD mode. 2 Press SETUP . DVD SET UP screen appears. CAUTION: When you use the DVD player for the first time, press SETUP . OSD LANGUAGE SET UP screen in the Step 3 appears. Y ou should set the language to be used for the “ OSD LANGUAGE SET UP ” . (7 languages) 3[...]

43 GB 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 16 : 9 for wide DVD video output. • A wide image size is output when playing a wide image disc. • When playing a 4:3 image disk, you can select the image size you wa[...]

GB 44 T o make TV MODE SET setting 1 Press SETUP . • This displays the DVD SET UP screen. 2 Use " and ' to select “ TV MODE SET ” . 3 Use and | to select the screen type (see page 43). 4 Press ENTER to register the setting. • This r etur ns to the startup screen. • Never open the DVD SET UP screen while a playback operation is[...]

45 GB P ARENT AL setting Parental level DVD discs equipped with the parental lock function ar e 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 r eplace[...]

GB 46 T o make P ARENT AL setting 1 Press SETUP . • This displays the DVD SET UP screen. 2 Use " and ' to select “PARENT AL”. Press | . • If ther e is no password register ed yet, the password input field appears as ? ? ? ? instead of . 3 Use the number buttons to input the password. 4 Use and | to select the parental level and [...]

47 GB COMPRESSION (Dolby Digital Output Level) setting When Dolby Digital is used to recor d the audio on a DVD disc, the average overall volume level of the audio is relatively lower than that pr oduced by an audio CD. This is to provide the widest possible dynamic range. T o counteract this, your DVD player automatically raises the overall averag[...]

GB 48 Setup T o set the COMPRESSION (Dolby Digital Output Level) 1 Press SETUP . • This displays the DVD SET UP screen. 2 Use " and ' to select “ COMPRESSION ” . 3 Use and | to select the setting you want. • Each press of or | toggles between “ OFF ” and “ ON ” . 4 Press ENTER . Helpful Hints • T o exit the DVD SET U[...]

49 GB Use this setting for selecting disc menu languages recor ded on a disc. DISC MENU LANGUAGE setting Selecting 7 languages from DISC MENU LANGUAGE 1 Press SETUP to display the DVD SET UP screen. 2 Use ' or " to move the cursor ( _ ) to “ DISC MENU LANGUAGE ” . 3 Use or | to display the DISC MENU LANGUAGE screen. 4 Select the lan[...]

GB 50 Setup Selecting languages from OTHER 1 Use ' , " , , | to select “ OTHER ” , then press ENTER to set the “ OTHER ” input item (two letters). 2 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 se[...]

51 GB Code Language Name AA Afar AB Abkhazian AF Afrikaans AM Ameharic AR Arabic AS Assamese A Y Aymara AZ Azerbaijani BA Bashkir BE Byelorussian BG Bulgarian BH Bihari BI Bislama BN Bengali; Bangla BO Tibetan BR Breton CA Catalan CO Corsican CS Czech CY Welsh D A Danish DE German DZ Bhutani EL Greek EN English EO Esperanto ES Spanish ET Estonian E[...]

GB 52 When viewing a DVD on your DVD player screen, you select the scr een size that best suits the image you are viewing. T o set the screen size Screen Size Setting • Using different screen size mode combinations fr om those shown above will produce images that ar e stretched horizontally or cut off at the top and bottom. Helpful Hints • The [...]

53 GB Screen Size Setting 1 Press VIEW MODE . EW ST MS AR VI TR MO ETC H DE • Each press of VIEW MODE cycles thr ough the scr een size settings in the sequence: STRETCH → ZOOM → SIDE BAR → SMART STRETCH → STRETCH • The ZOOM mode uses a special process to stretch the image vertically . Compared with the original image, you may be able to[...]

GB 54 Changing the Display Mode T o change the display mode 1 Press DISPLA Y . • Each press of DISPLA Y cycles through the display mode settings in the following sequence: ON → OFF → AUTO → ON. AUTO ...... Display indicators appear for about three seconds and then disappear . ON .......... Display indicators r emain displayed. OFF .........[...]

55 GB Changing the Display Mode ■ A udio Switc hing DVD 1 C 001 1/4 0: 0 0:2 4 T 0 DIGIT AL Linear PCM 2ch 1 C 001 2/4 0: 0 0:2 4 T 0 LPCM Audio MPEG V ersion 2.0 1 C 001 3/4 0: 0 0:2 4 T 0 MPEG Video CD, Audio CD 1 C 001 L+ R 0 : 00 : 2 4 T 0 Audio indicator (for Dolby Digital 5.1 channel) Audio indicator (for linear PCM 2ch) ■ INPUT Mode INPU[...]

GB 56 DVD mode operation indicators The following are examples of display indicators that appear during DVD playback. Changing the Display Mode DVD Player Status Display Indicators Play attempted without a disc Play attempted with a non-compatible disc Loading (data being read from disc) Stop Play Pause Slow Fast Forward Fast Reverse 1 C 001 1:2 3:[...]

57 GB Playing a Disc This DVD player can play a DVD, video CD, or audio CD using the procedur e described below . T o play a disc 1 Slide the main power switch towards “ON” to turn on power . 2 Press INPUT/DVD a number of times until you enter the DVD mode. 3 Load the disc you want to play into the DVD player . • See page 20 for information a[...]

GB 58 Playing a Disc 1 T 0 2 4 6 MAX MIN Lower Higher 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. • Keep the disc compart[...]

59 GB This section explains how to use skip, slow motion, and other play featur es. Other Disc Play Features T o resume disc play after stopping 1 While the disc is playing, press Ë STOP at the location where you want to stop. • Leave the disc in the DVD player . The DVD player remembers the location where you stopped. 2 T o restart play , press[...]

GB 60 T o use fast forward and fast reverse 1 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. With a DVD (but not an audio CD or video CD), you can press FWD è or È REV again to increase the speed. Example: D[...]

61 GB T o use still picture and frame advance 1 While a disc is playing, press â STILL/ P AUSE . • This freezes the image on the scr een. • Each press of â STILL/P AUSE advances the frame. 2 T o cancel still picture and return to normal play , press û PLA Y . • Y ou may not be able to use still picture and frame advance with some discs. ?[...]

GB 62 1 C 002 0:1 3:4 5 T 0 03 : 24 Other Disc Play Features See page 79 for information about how to skip to a specific chapter (track) using the DVD player ’ s GUI . Chapter/track skip 1 While a disc is playing, press SKIP à or À SKIP . When using video CD PBC (playbac k control) pla y • SKIP à is the same as a NEXT button. • À SKIP is [...]

63 GB T itle/track direct skip Y ou 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. 1 While the disc is playing or stopped, press DIRECT . 2 Use the number buttons to input the number of the title (track) to which you want to skip. Example: Press [...]

GB 64 Repeat Playback Chapter repeat (DVD only) Example: T o repeat play the chapter you are currently viewing 1 Play the chapter you want to repeat. 2 Press REPEA T to start repeat play of the chapter. • T o cancel repeat play , press REPEA T again. This clears the “ C ” indicator from the display . • Y ou may not be able to use repeat pla[...]

65 GB Repeat Playback Disc repeat (video CD, audio CD only) Example: T o repeat play a disc 1 While the disc is playing, press REPEA T to start repeat play . • T o cancel repeat play , press REPEA T again. This clears the “ ” indicator from the display . • Y ou cannot use repeat play with PBC (playback control) play of a PBC video CD. • Y[...]

GB 66 Y ou can program your DVD player to play titles, tracks, or chapters in the sequence you want. Title/T rack programmed playback This function can be used only with a disc that has been played once, even partially . 1 T urn on the DVD player , start play of the disc, and then stop play . Next, press PROGRAM . DVD • Pressing PROGRAM displays [...]

67 GB Programmed Playback 2 Use the number buttons to input the title number or track number you want, and then press M (MEMORY). Example: T o input Title (T rack) 10, press 1 , 0 and then M (MEMOR Y). DVD T = T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T TIT L E P R O G R A M –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– ?[...]

GB 68 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 . 1 T urn on the DVD player , start play of the disc, and then stop play . Next, press PROGRAM twic[...]

69 GB 3 Use the number buttons to input the chapter number you want, and then press M (MEMORY). Example: T o input Chapter 23, press 2 , 3 and then M (MEMOR Y). • Repeat step 3 for up to 20 chapters in the sequence that you want them to play . 4 Press û PLA Y to start play in the sequence you specified. T o stop programmed play 1 Press Ë STOP .[...]

GB 70 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 ar eas unchanged. Digital super picture enhances the fine detail of the image and outlines of the objects it contains. It also minimizes noise, making the image clearer . See page 79 for information [...]

71 GB 2 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 scr een for about 10 seconds. Helpful Hints • If the level setting disappears from the scr een, you can change the level setting by pressing DIGIT AL GAMMA to display it again. Next, [...]

GB 72 A number of differ ent methods are used to r ecord audio onto a DVD, including multi-channels (used for voiceovers in other languages), Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS, linear PCM and Audio MPEG V ersion 2.0. Y our DVD player provides a number of different audio modes fr om which you can choose to suit the type of disc you are playing. See page 79[...]

73 GB 2 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 A UDIO cycles through the channels in the following sequence: L+R → L → R. Helpful Hints • With a DVD player , use ' and " to scr oll through the channel numbers. • The channel number se[...]

GB 74 Y ou can change the angle of view when playing a DVD that contains scenes recor ded from multiple angles. See page 79 for infor mation about how to make this setting using the DVD player ’ s GUI . T o change the view angle 1 While the disc is playing, press ANGLE . • This displays the currently selected view angle number . Example: When t[...]

75 GB Y ou 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. T o change the subtitle set 1 While the disc is playing, press SUBTITLE . • This displays the currently selected subtitle set number . Example: When there ar e three subtitle sets ?[...]

GB 76 • Y our DVD player has built-in vir tual surround cir cuitry that provides rich audio output when playing through a ster eo (2-channel) television or through audio equipment. • Dolby Virtual lets you play audio from DVDs r ecorded using Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) and Dolby Surround (Pr o Logic). • See the disc jacket for information ab[...]

77 GB Some DVDs have a title menu that you use to select the title you want to play . T o select a title from the title menu of a DVD This function can be used only with a disk that has been played once, even partially . 1 While the disc is playing or stopped, press TITLE to display its title menu. 2 Use ' and " to select the title you wa[...]

GB 78 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. Y ou can also tur n disc menu on and off. T o use the disc menu to turn on subtitling This function can be used only with a disk that has been played once, even partially . 1 While the disc is playing or stopped,[...]

79 GB Certain DVD settings must be made using the DVD player ’ s control panel, and cannot be made using the remote contr ol unit. Other settings can be made using either the remote contr ol unit or the control panel. T o make settings from the DVD player control panel 1 While the disc is playing, press GUI . • Each press of GUI cycles thr ough[...]

GB 80 2 While “Screen 1” or “Screen 2” is on the display , use and | to select the setting you want to change. Example: View angle Example: Dolby Virtual The icon of any function that is not supported by the disc you are using is replaced by X X . 3 Use " and ' to change the selected setting. ■ Digital Gamma Correction 4 Press[...]

81 GB Use the procedur es described her e to adjust the brightness and contrast of the colours that appear on the display , and the overall brightness of the display . T o adjust display colours 1 Press VIDEO ADJUST . 2 Use " and ' to select the item whose setting you want to change. • The colour of the selected item changes to indicate[...]

GB 82 T o adjust overall screen brightness Use the following procedur e to adjust the overall screen brightness level and to turn screen illumination on and off. 1 Press BACKLIGHT HI/LOW/OFF . • Each press of B ACKLIGHT HI/LO W/OFF cycles through the backlight settings in the following sequence: HI → LOW → OFF → HI. • The power/standby la[...]

83 GB Viewing Images from an External Device Use the following procedur e to set up the DVD player for use as a monitor for viewing images from a VCR or camcor der . T o view images from an external device 1 Connect the external device using the procedure on page 29. 2 T urn on the external device. 3 T urn on the DVD player . 4 Press INPUT/DVD to e[...]

GB 84 Precautions Use & Care • A void magnetic sources. Using the DVD player near strong fluor escent lights, motors, televisions, or other magnetic sources may adversely af fect recorded images. • Remember to remove the disc, turn off the power when the DVD player is not in use. • Using the DVD player near a broadcasting station or other[...]

85 GB • Do not leave the DVD player on your lap for a long time during use. Heat generated by the DVD player can cause low-temperature burning of the skin over time. Moving and shipment • Remove the disc before packing the DVD player for moving or shipment. It is also a good idea to remove the disc and turn off power whenever you ar e not using[...]

GB 86 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 fr om entering the adapter . • The adapter is sealed unit. Do not attempt to open and modify it[...]

87 GB W arning! 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. Fluid from inside the battery pack getting into the eyes can cause loss of eyesight. Wash out[...]

GB 88 T roubleshooting Whenever you are having pr oblems with your DVD player , check the following points before r equesting service. The micro-controller built into the DVD player can be affected by external electrical noise and interference. If you suspect this is the problem, try turning the DVD player off and then back on again. Recommended Ac[...]

89 GB T roubleshooting Page 82 30 21, 58 28 41 7, 58 – 29 83 30 47 Problem Nothing appears on the screen. No audio is output. Nothing appears on the screen and no audio is output. Image and sound are distorted Recommended Action • Check the DVD player ’ s overall screen brightness setting to make sure it is not “ OFF ” . • Make sure the[...]

GB 90 T roubleshooting Page 34, 35 – 33-36 – 86 33 – – 72 – Problem Recommended Action • Make sure the main power switch is in the “ OFF ” position. The battery pack does not charge when it is connected to the DVD player while DVD player power is turned on. • A warm battery takes longer than normal to charge. W ait until the batte[...]

91 GB Error Indicators and W arnings The error indicators and warnings described below appear on the display whenever there is a disk play pr oblem, operational problem, etc. Display Meaning • The region number of the DVD you are attempting to play is not 2 or ALL. • The disc you are attempting to play is not compatible with this DVD player . ?[...]

GB 92 Specifications Product Portable DVD Player Model DV -L70S/DV -L70BL Signal System NTSC/P AL Supported Disc T ypes DVD (Region Number 2, ALL), Video CD, Audio CD Video Input/Output Input/Output Jack: Mini jack × 1 (accepts supplied S-video/video cord) Input/Output Levels: 1Vp-p (75 Ω ) S-Video Output Y Output Level: 1Vp-p (75 Ω ) C Output[...]

93 GB Weight 620g Operating T emperature 5 ° C to 35 ° C Operating Humidity 80% RH maximum Storage T emperature –20 ° C to 40 ° C AC Adapter Specifications Power Requirements 110 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz Rated Input Capacity DVD Operation: 30V A Charging (110V): 30V A Rated Output DVD Operation: 9V DC Charging: 9V DC Dimensions 58 (W) × 104 (D) ?[...]

GB 94 Glossary Backlight Chapter Compression (Dolby Digital output level) Digital gamma Digital super picture Display colour settings Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) Dolby Virtual Surround DTS DVD mode GUI INPUT mode Letter box 43 : LB Built-in fluorescent light that supplies scr een illumination. A section inside a title. Setting that increases the av[...]

95 GB Linear PCM audio Pan scan 43 : P S Parental level Pickup Playback control (PBC) Region number Screen size Title Title menu T rack View angle Audio signal recor ding system used for audio CDs. Screen size that cuts of f the sides of the image to allow playing of Wide (16:9) software on a connected 4:3 TV . Setting that makes it possible to con[...]

SHARP CORPORA TION Osaka, Japan Printed in Japan Impreso en Japón T ryckt i Japan TINS-3709GEZZ T2315-A[...]