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Contents DV-SL1500W Page Precautions ................................................................................... 3 Types of playable discs ............................................................... 4 Description of discs ..................................................................... 5 Controls and indicators ......................................................... 6 - 7 H System Connections Connecting to a conventional TV .........................................
DV-SL1500W Precautions H General I Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well ventilated area and ensure that there is at least 10 cm (4") of free space along the sides, top and back. I The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Types of playable discs DV-SL1500W Disc contents General Information Disc type DVD Video Disc Audio and video (movies) Super Video CD Audio and video (movies) Video CD Audio and video (movies) Audio CD Audio Types of playable DVD discs vary depending on the region. This unit can play back only DVDs with the same region number as written on the back of the unit. 2 or 3 or 4 Icons used in this operation manual Some functions may not be available depending on discs.
Description of discs H Discs that cannot be played H Icons used on DVD discs I DVDs without the region number on the back of the unit or “ALL”. I DVDs with SECAM system I DVD-ROM I DVD-RAM I DVD-Audio Check the icons on the DVD case before playing your discs. I CDG I CDV I Photo CD I CD-ROM I SACD I Discs recorded in special formats, etc. I The discs above cannot be played at all, or no sound is heard although images appear on the screen or vice versa.
Controls and indicators DV-SL1500W 1 2 34 DV-SL1500W DVD PLAYER 5 6 7 8 9! 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) ON/STANDBY Button Microphone Volume Controls Play or Pause Button Stop Button Disc Tray Disc Tray Open/Close Button Remote Sensor Microphone Sockets Chapter (track) Skip down Chapter (track) Skip up 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Component Video Output Sockets Video Output Socket AC Power Lead Digital Output Socket (Coaxial) Audio Output Sockets S-Video Output Socket H Main unit (rear panel) 1 2 3
DV-SL1500W Controls and indicators (continued) General Information 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! " # $ % & ( ) ~ + H Remote control , . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ { | 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. Reference page Remote Control Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ON/STANDBY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to a conventional TV DV-SL1500W Connect the DVD player to your TV. To VIDEO OUT socket (Yellow) TV with Audio/Video input sockets AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 1 To AUDIO OUT sockets R-AUDIO-L System Connections (Red) R (White) L DVD player VIDEO (White) L Audio/Video cable (supplied) (Red) R To audio input sockets To video input socket (Yellow) Notes: I Please refer to your TV instruction manual.
Connecting to a conventional TV (continued) Using the S-VIDEO OUT sockets Notes: Please follow the steps before turn on the power. 1. If your TV has the S-video input socket, connect the DVD player with the S-video cable (not supplied). (The VIDEO OUT socket connection is not necessary.) You can enjoy clearer picture playback. 2. You also need to connect the left and right audio cables to the AUDIO OUT sockets of DVD player and the Audio input sockets of the TV.
Connecting to a conventional TV (continued) DV-SL1500W Using RF Modulator If your TV does not have a Video input socket and has an aerial terminal only, please purchase the *RF Modulator (not supplied). (*Please consult your audio/video dealer.) Example: DVD player, TV and RF Modulator connections A/V INPUT 1 TV ANT. IN TO TV CHANNEL VIDEO R-AUDIO-L 3 4 RF Modulator 4 VHF/UHF AERIAL IN 2 1. 2. 3. Connect the aerial cable (not supplied) to the ANT. IN terminal of the RF Modulator.
DV-SL1500W Connecting to a conventional TV (continued) Example: DVD player, VCR, TV and RF Modulator connections Audio/Video cable (supplied) To audio input sockets 1 (White) L (Red) R To video input socket (Yellow) 4 To VIDEO OUT socket (Yellow) System Connections DVD player (Red) R (White) L To AUDIO OUT sockets A/V INPUT 2 TO TV VHF/UHF FROM ANT. ANT. IN IN CHANNEL VIDEO R-AUDIO-L 3 RF Modulator 4 TO TV 5 3 5 4 OUT CHANNEL VHF/UHF AERIAL IN 3 TV 1. 2. 3.
Connecting to a TV with Progressive-scan Capability DV-SL1500W Your TV must be capable of handling progressive scanning and have component video input capability.
DV-SL1500W Connecting to a TV with Progressive-scan Capability (continued) Interlaced scanning + \ System Connections Progressive scanning Progressive Scanning Whilst interlaced scanning produces one frame of video in two fields, progressive scanning creates one frame in one field. Conventional interlaced scanning constitutes one second with 30 frames (60 fields), but progressive scanning constitutes it with 60 frames from scratch.
Additional connection DV-SL1500W H Connecting to an Audio System and TV Connect the DVD player to an Audio System and a TV. (Red) R (White) L To VIDEO OUT socket (Yellow) TV with Audio/Video input sockets To video input (Yellow) AUDIO VIDEO INPUT 1 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO To AUDIO OUT sockets *Video cable (supplied) To audio input sockets *Audio cable (supplied) (White) L L R Notes: I Please refer to the instruction manual of your Audio System and TV.
DV-SL1500W Additional connection (continued) H Connecting to an Amplifier with Dolby Digital Decoder or DTS Decoder To digital audio input Amplifier with Dolby Digital Decoder, DTS Decoder or MPEG 2 Decoder System Connections *Coaxial audio cable (not supplied) Centre speaker To COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT socket Front left speaker Surround left speaker To enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS Select “RAW” in “DIGITAL OUT” on the “AUDIO SETUP”.
Additional Connection (continued) DV-SL1500W H Connecting to a Digital Amplifier You can enjoy 2 Channel Digital Stereo Sound. Amplifier with a coaxial digital input To digital audio input To COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT socket Front left speaker To enjoy 2 Channel Digital Stereo sound Select “PCM” in “DIGITAL OUT” on the “AUDIO SETUP”. (See page 23) Front right speaker * Please consult your local audio/video dealer.
DV-SL1500W Additional connection (continued) H Connecting to an Amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic Decoder To AUDIO INPUT sockets Amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic Decoder (White) L (Red) R System Connections *Audio cable (supplied) Centre speaker To AUDIO OUT sockets Front left speaker Front right speaker Subwoofer Surround left speaker Note: Please refer to your amplifier instruction manual. Surround right speaker * Please consult your local audio/video dealer.
Additional Connection (continued) DV-SL1500W H Connecting the AC power lead System Connections After checking all the connections have been made correctly, plug the AC power lead of this unit into the wall socket. Wall socket (AC 110-240V, 50/60 Hz) 1 2 Note: Unplug the AC power lead from the wall socket if the unit will not be used for a prolonged period of time.
DV-SL1500W Battery installation Turning the power on 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the supplied batteries according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment. When inserting or removing the batteries, push them towards the · battery terminals. 3 Close the cover. H Test of the remote control Check the remote control operation after making all the connections. Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor on the unit.
Changing the system setup DV-SL1500W Turn on the TV, and switch the input to the “VIDEO 1”, “VIDEO 2”, etc. accordingly. 1 Press the ON/STANDBY button on DVD player to turn the power on. I The SHARP startup screen appears. I If the startup screen is blurred, press the PAL / NTSC button on the remote control repeatedly to change the TV system ON/ STANDBY Press the SETUP button. Press the ∞ or 5 button to select a Setup menu. See the list on pages 21 - 24 for setup menu.
DV-SL1500W Changing the system setup (continued) H Change the system with conventional TV connecting I If you use a conventional TV, you must select the INTERLACE (I) mode from remote control direct button “I/P-SCAN”. I INTERLACE mode is use for a normal video output. I For conventional TV connection, please refer to page 11.
Changing the system setup (continued) Selectable parameters (* indicates default settings.) LANGUAGE SETUP Description OSD LANGUAGE ENGLISH* CHINESE THAI (THAILAND) You can select the desired (On TV Screen Display) language for the setup menu or playback control screen. AUDIO LANG ENGLISH* CHINESE JAPAN FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE GERMAN Selects the language audible from the speakers.
DV-SL1500W Changing the system setup (continued) Setup menu Selectable parameters (* indicates default settings.) Preparation for Use AUDIO SETUP DIGITAL OUT DYNAMIC RANGE RAW* PCM FULL 6/8 4/8 2/8 OFF* Description I Highlight the AUDIO OUT option, and press the 1, 2, 5 or 4 buttons to choose the audio output mode you prefer. Press ENTER to confirm.
Changing the system setup (continued) Selectable parameters (* indicates default settings.) VIDEO SETUP Description BRIGHTNESS 12 10 8 6* 4 2 0 To adjust TV screen brightness level. CONTRAST 12 10 8 6* 4 2 0 To adjust TV screen contrast level. HUE +6 +4 +2 0* -2 -4 -6 To adjust TV screen hue level. SATURATION 12 10 8 6 4 2 0* To adjust TV screen saturation level.
DV-SL1500W Changing the system setup (continued) H Language setting H TV type setting Indicator 4:3PS Setting When playing a wide image (16:9) disc, the left and right sides of the image are cut (pan scan) to display a natural-looking 4:3 size image. A wide image disc without pan scan PS is played back in 4:3 letterbox. Indicator Setting A language for screen display can be set for the setup menu, OSD LANGUAGE messages, etc.
DV-SL1500W H Parental setting H Password setting 1 From the setup menu, select “SYSTEM SETUP”, “PASSWORD” and choose “_ _ _ _ ”. 3 4 5 Before setting “PARENTAL”, ensure password is unlock “ ”. The “PARENTAL” level can’t be setting if the password is lock “ ”. After selecting “PARENTAL” in steps 1 - 4 on page 20, select the parental level and press the “ENTER” button to confirm. After enter parental level, select “PASSWORD” to lock the password key.
DV-SL1500W Changing the system setup (continued) H 1. 2. 3. 4. H Sound menu setup Whilst a disc is playing, press the SOUND button from the direct button key of remote control. The Sound setup screen appear on TV screen. Use 2 or 3 button to select the desired sound effect such as SURROUND, EQUALISER & BAND. Use ∞, 5, 2 or 3 button to select the desired parameters (only for user equaliser level which can be changed) as refer to Sound setup menu on page 27.
General control DV-SL1500W H Adjusting the volume (only ANALOGUE) Press the VOLUME + button to increase the volume and the VOLUME – button for decreasing. 1 2 ..... 15 H Muting The volume is muted temporarily when pressing the MUTE button on the remote control. Press again to restore the volume. VOLUME * TV screen display “MUTE” when press “MUTE” button.
DV-SL1500W DVD playback Turn on the TV, and switch the input to the “VIDEO 1”, “VIDEO 2”, etc. accordingly. 7 H Playback 1 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on. 2 “SHARP” startup screen appears on the TV screen. NO DISC DV-SL1500W DVD PLAYER ON/STANDBY DVD Operation 3 Press the 0 OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. 4 Place the disc on the disc tray, label side up. OPEN/ CLOSE Label side Disc tray Be sure to place 8 cm (3") discs in the middle of the disc position.
DVD playback (continued) To interrupt playback Press the 3 PLAY (38) button. To resume playback from the same point, press the 3 PLAY (38) button. DV-SL1500W H To resume playback after stopping (resume play) You can resume playback from the point playback is stopped. To stop playback DVD/Audio CD/JPEG/VCD: Press the 7 STOP (7) button twice. 1 Whilst a disc is playing, press PRE - STOP 38 the 7 STOP (7) button.
DV-SL1500W Basic operation DIRECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 H Fast forward/Fast backward (search) You can search the desired point as you play the disc. 1 Whilst a disc is playing, press the 1 or ¡ button.
DV-S1500W H To start playback from the desired point (direct play) To select and play the desired title and chapter: 1 Whilst in the stop or playback mode, press the DIRECT button. TT 00/02 CH 1 Whilst in the stop or playback mode, press the DIRECT button. TV screen DVD To play by specifying time (time search): You can play back from the desired point by specifying the time.
DV-SL1500W Useful operation H Still picture You can freeze the image during playback. 1 Whilst a disc is playing, press the 38 (Play/Pause) button. 2 The image or picture will be freeze on TV screen. “8”appears briefly on the TV screen. Note: The sound is muted during still picture. H Step function (Frame by frame advance Playback) DVD Operation You can advance frame by frame. 1 Whilst a disc is playing, press the STEP button. Each press of the STEP button advances the frame.
DV-SL1500W H To change the angle You can change the angle of view when playing a DVD disc that contains scenes recorded from multiple angles. When “ 2 ” is displayed in the upper left corner of the TV screen, press the ANGLE button repeatedly to select the desired angle number. H To zoom images (zoom) You can magnify images zoom in and zoom out during playback. ZOOM 1 Whilst a disc is playing, press the ZOOM button.
DV-SL1500W Useful operation (continued) H To play repeatedly (repeat play) You can play a chapter (track) or a title repeatedly by specifying it during playback. When playing SVCD or VCD, cancel the P.B.C. (playback control) (see page 42). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Whilst a disc is playing, press the REPEAT button to Repeat 1.
Useful operation (continued) H DV-SL1500W To play the contents between the specified points repeatedly (A-B repeat) H To select a title from the top menu of the disc On a DVD with multiple titles, you can select a title from the top menu. You can play the desired portion repeatedly by specifying it during playback. mode, press the TITLE button to display the title menu. Unit display REPEAT APRESET CHP PROG SLEEP REPEAT 1 I The selected title plays.
DV-SL1500W Various settings The subtitle language, audio language and TV type you select during playback are reset each time you set this unit to the stand-by mode or switch the input. To keep your own settings, set them in the setup menu (see page 20). H To change the subtitle language You can change the subtitle language or hide subtitles during playback. Whilst a disc is playing, press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select the desired subtitle language.
Video CD and Super Video CD Operation Page To locate the beginning of a chapter (track) (skip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Fast forward/Fast backward (search) . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Slow-motion play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 To zoom images (zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DV-SL1500W Video CD and Super Video CD Operation (continued) H Digest selection of discs and tracks U When there are more than 9 tracks on the video CD: Each press of the ¢ (SKIP ¢) button will display the next 9 tracks. Press the 4 (4 SKIP) button to return to the previous display. Video CD and Super Video CD Operation To cancel the disc digest: Press the 7 (STOP 7) button. STOP PLAY Notes: I The disc digest function works only during playback. I This function is not available with an audio CD.
Use DV-SL1500W H Random Play The tracks on the disc(s) can be played in random order automatically. Whilst in the playback mode, press the RANDOM button on the remote control to begin random play. TV screen Unit display RANDOM : [ON] 2 No display To cancel random play, press the RANDOM button for the second time. TV screen Unit display RANDOM : [OFF] No display Notes: I If you press the NEXT ¢ button during random play, you can move to the track selected next by the random operation.
DV-SL1500W Video CD and Super Video CD Operation (continued) H To change the TV type DVD: Video CD and Super Video CD Operation Whilst in the stop or playback mode, press the PAL /NTSC button repeatedly to select a TV type. AUTO NTSC SVCD/VCD/Audio CD: Current title number Current chapter number You can select a TV type.
playback(continued) DV-SL1500W H To start playback from the desired point 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (direct play) To select and play the desired track: Cancel the P.B.C. (playback control). Whilst in the stop or playback mode, press the DIRECT NUMBER buttons to select the track number. MENU/PBC TV screen 0 VCD VCD TRK 03/14 PBC Unit display 00:03:56 Press cursor 1 or 0 to select the digit numbers are decided to change.
DV-SL1500W CD operation CD, CD-R and CD-RW Operation The following playback functions are the same as DVD or VCD operations. Page Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 To locate the beginning of a chapter (track) (skip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Fast forward/Fast backward (search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 To play repeatedly (repeat play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
JPEG disc operation DV-SL1500W The following playback functions are the same as DVD or VCD operations. H Playback on the JPEG menu screen You can play CD-R/RW recorded in the JPEG formats. 1 Load a disc containing JPEG files, the JPEG menu screen appears. .JPG 01 001 002 ... Indicates folders. 003 ... Indicates JPEG data. 2 Press the 5, ∞, 2 or 3 button to select a folder or a track and press the ENTER. I Playback starts when you select a track.
DV-SL1500W JPEG disc operation (continued) Repeat play on the JPEG menu screen: Whilst a disc is playing, press the REPEAT button. CD, CD-R and CD-RW Operation Each time the button is pressed, the repeat play mode changes in the following order. TV screen Unit display REPEAT REP: (REP 1) “REP 1” Repeat the currently playing track. REP: [REP DIR] “REP” Repeat the currently playing folder (directory). REP: [REP ALL] “REP ALL” Repeat all the tracks.
DV-SL1500W H Zoom function H Rotating a picture You can rotate images. Each press of the ZOOM button cycles through the zoom setting as follows: ZOOM 2 ZOOM OFF (ZOOM IN) ZOOM 3 ZOOM 4 ZOOM 1/2 (ZOOM OUT) During playback, press the 5, ∞, 2 or 3 button. The image rotates as shown below. 3 button : 90˚ rotation in a clockwise direction. 2 To shift the view and display the desired part of a zoomed image, press the 5, ∞, 2 or 3 button repeatedly. 2 button : 90˚ rotation in an anti-clockwise direction.
DV-SL1500W Enjoying various sounds H DTS or Dolby Digital Surround DTS (Digital Theater System) dts Enjoy DTS or Dolby Digital sound in 5.1 or 2-channel. Whilst a disc is playing, press the AUDIO button repeatedly to select the desired listening mode. Advanced Features DV-SL1500W DVD PLAYER Digital input from discs with this trademark One of the digital audio systems for theatrical use. As the sound quality is emphasised, you can enjoy the realistic sound effect in the home theatre system. 5.
Playing karaoke DV-SL1500W 3 Press the ON/STANDBY button to turn the power on. the volume of the audio source using the VOL.UP or 4 Adjust VOL.DOWN button on the remote control. control the volume of both microphones, turn the MIC 5 To VOLUME control towards MAX. (right) to increase and towards MIN. (left) to decrease. E C H O (–) H E C H O (+) H Playing karaoke You can enjoy karaoke by connecting a separately available microphone to this unit.
DV-SL1500W Troubleshooting chart Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. H General References Symptom Possible cause No sound is heard. I Is the volume level set to “0”? I Are the speaker wires disconnected? Noise is heard during playback. I Move the unit away from any computers or mobile phones.
DV-SL1500W H If trouble occurs Remote control Symptom The remote control does not operate properly. Possible cause Is the battery polarity respected? Are the batteries dead? Is the distance or angle incorrect? Are there any obstructions in front of the unit? I Is the remote control sensor exposed to strong light (inverter fluorescent light, direct sunlight, etc.
DV-SL1500W Error indicators and warnings Specifications When you load an unplayable disc or fail to perform operations properly, the following messages are displayed on the unit and the TV screen. As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.
Copyright DV-SL1500W Copyright information: I Unauthorised copying, broadcast, public display, transmission, public performance and rental (regardless of whether or not such activities are for profit) of disc contents are prohibited by law. I This system is equipped with copy protection technology that causes substantial degradation of images when the contents of a disc are copied to a video tape. Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos.
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