Sharp AQUOS BD-HP70U User Manual

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BD-HP70U

BLU-RAY DISC/DVD PLAYER

OPERATION MANUAL

The Spanish Quick Guide is on pages 76–79. La Guía Rápida en Español está en las páginas 76–79.

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OPERATION MANUAL

ENGLISH

• This Player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

• The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the rear cover.

• This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

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Introduction

Contents

Introduction

Contents ...............................................................2–3

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER .....................................4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............4–5

What would you like to do with this Player? .........6

About Media Types ..............................................7–9

Blu-ray Disc .................................................................. 7

Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Player .........7

Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Player .............. 7–8

About Disc Contents ..................................................... 9

BD Video .................................................................9

Title, Chapter and Track ...........................................9

Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Cases ..................... 9

The Icons Used in This Operation Manual .....................9

Important Information ...........................................10

Disc Precautions ......................................................... 10

Getting Started ......................................................11

Major Components ..........................................12–13

Main Unit (Front) ..........................................................12

Main Unit (Rear) ..........................................................12

Remote Control Unit ...................................................13

Connection

Introduction to Connections ................................14

Video Connections ..........................................15–17

Connecting to the HDMI Terminal ................................ 15

Selecting the priority video output when connecting

HDMI and Component video .................................... 15

Connecting to the Component Jacks .......................... 16

Connecting to the Video Jack ..................................... 17

Audio Connections ................................................18

Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal or

Audio Jacks .............................................................18

Broadband Internet Connection ....................19–20

Internet Connection (LAN cable) .................................. 19

Internet Connection (Wireless LAN) ............................. 20

Playback

Before Starting Playback ................................21–26

Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control ............... 21

Approximate operating range of remote control ..... 21

Connecting the Power Cord ........................................21

Turning the Power On ................................................. 22

Turning the power on ............................................. 22

Entering standby .................................................... 22

Indicators on the Player .........................................22

Language Setting ........................................................ 23

Changing the on-screen display language ..............23

Operating a SHARP TV Using the Remote Control ...... 23

TV function control ................................................. 23

Turning Off the LCD Backlight and Indications ............. 24

Menu operation ..................................................... 24

Quick operation .....................................................24

Using AQUOS LINK .................................................... 24

Controlling the Blu-ray disc player using AQUOS

LINK .................................................................... 24

RSS Reader function ..................................................25

Menu operation ..................................................... 25

Quick operation .....................................................25

Control Panel .............................................................. 26

Video/Picture/Music Playback .......................27–41

Loading a Disc ............................................................ 27

BD/DVD Video Playback ............................................. 27

Displaying the disc information ............................... 27

BD/DVD Menus ..........................................................28

Start playback by selecting a title from the top

menu................................................................... 28

Using the disc menu .............................................. 28

Using the pop-up menu ......................................... 28

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE ........................ 29–30

Use of Picture in Picture function (secondary audio/

video playback) ...................................................29

Virtual Package ...................................................... 29

BD-LIVE ................................................................. 30

DVD-R/-RW (VR format) / BD-RE/-R (BDAV format)

Playback ............................................................ 30–31

Playback by selecting a title ............................. 30–31

Playback by selecting a chapter ............................. 31

Sorting the titles ..................................................... 31

Playback by selecting a Playlist .............................. 31

Playback from the beginning or resume playback ..31

Audio CD Playback ..................................................... 32

Playback from the beginning .................................. 32

Playback by selecting a track ................................. 32

Operation procedure for the “Functions” menu ......32

Audio Data (MP3 File) Playback................................... 33

Playing back Audio data (MP3 files) ....................... 33

To play another file during Playback .......................33

To skip the file during Playback ..............................33

Displaying Still Images (JPEG files) ........................ 34–35

Displaying Still Images (JPEG files) ......................... 34

Playing back Slide Show ........................................ 35

Setting slide show speed/repeat playback ............. 35

Instantly Watching Movies from Netflix .................. 36–37

Playing back YouTube content .............................. 38–41

Playback Functions .........................................42–45

Fast Forward/Reverse (Search) ................................... 42

Skipping to the Next or the Start of the Current Chapter

(Track/Title) ...............................................................42

Pause/Frame Advance Playback ................................. 42

Slow Playback ............................................................42

Skip Search ................................................................ 42

Replay ........................................................................ 42

Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter

(Repeat Playback) ....................................................43

Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of

a Specified Part) ....................................................... 43

Displaying the Audio Information ................................. 44

Switching Subtitles...................................................... 44

Switching the Angle ....................................................45

Displaying the Angle Mark ........................................... 45

Settings During Playback ...............................46–47

Function Control .........................................................46

Function control operation procedure ....................46

Functions which can be set ...................................47

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Contents

Settings

SETTINGS .........................................................48–62

Common operations ................................................... 48

Basic Operation for Playback Setting .......................... 48

Audio Video Settings ............................................. 49–50

Smart Settings ............................................................ 51

AQUOS LINK .............................................................. 51

Playback Setting ................................................... 51–52

On Screen Language .................................................. 52

Version ........................................................................ 52

System ....................................................................... 52

Communication Setup ..........................................53–56

Sets whether “Cable” or “Wireless” is used for the

network connection ............................................. 53

When selecting Cable ...................................... 53–54

When selecting Wireless ..................................54–55

The operation procedure for inputting characters

manually .............................................................. 56

USB Memory Management ......................................... 57

Software Update Settings ..................................... 58–61

Auto Update from Network .................................... 58

Manual Update from Network ................................ 59

Manual Update from USB memory device ....... 60–61

Appendix

RS-232C port specifications.................................63

Troubleshooting ...............................................64–66

To Reset this Player..................................................... 66

On-screen Error Messages ..................................67

Specifications ........................................................68

Glossary ...........................................................69–71

Network Service Disclaimer .................................72

About Software License ........................................73

LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................74–75

Guía Rápida en Español

(Spanish Quick Guide)

....................................76–79

What to do first:

Refer to “Getting Started” (p. 11) to prepare for using this player.

Introduction (pp. 1–13)

Explains the important operation information.

Connection (pp. 14–20)

Shows the connecting options provided by this Player.

Playback (pp. 21–47)

Shows simple playback and useful functions.

Settings (pp. 48–62)

Gives you more options to suit your circumstances.

Appendix (pp. 63–79)

Provides troubleshooting tips and more information.

The illustrations and on-screen displays in this

operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations.

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DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER

Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully before using this product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

Read these instructions.

1) Keep these instructions.

2) Heed all warnings.

3) Follow all instructions.

4) Do not use this apparatus near water.

5) Clean only with dry cloth.

6) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

7) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)

8) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one

9) wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

10) where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

12) When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

14) damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Additional Safety Information

Power Sources—This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.

15) If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in

16) a risk of fire or electric shock. Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch

17) dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Damage Requiring Service—Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel

18) under the following conditions:

When the AC cord or plug is damaged,

If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,

If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement

19) parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety

20) checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. Wall or ceiling mounting—When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according to

21) the method recommended by the manufacturer. The main AC plug is used as disconnect device and shall always remain readily operable.

22)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Water and Moisture—Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or

• laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. Stand—Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base

• can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer. Selecting the location—Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.

• Ventilation—The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents

• and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions are followed. Heat—The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

• products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Lightning—For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for

• long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and powerline surges. To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the product.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.

• No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the product or other heavy items.

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Precautions when cleaning this product

Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling.

• To clean the outer cabinet, periodically wipe it with a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.).

• For severe dirt, soak a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.) in some neutral detergent diluted with water, wring the cloth out

• thoroughly, wipe off the dirt, then wipe again with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use chemicals or a chemically treated cloth for cleaning. It may damage the cabinet finish.

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Introduction

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What would you like to do with this Player?

Watch high quality movies on Blu-ray discs

This Player offers full high-definition Blu-ray disc playback.

Video/Picture/Music Playback (p. 27)

Enjoy different kinds of media sources

Use this player to enjoy video, picture or music content from various types of media sources such as DVDs, USB memory devices and via the Internet.

About Media Types (pp. 7–9) Video/Picture/Music Playback (p. 27)

Simple connection and operation through HDMI

This Player is equipped with an HDMI terminal. You can connect it to the TV using HDMI and no other cable will be needed to enjoy movies. If your TV is compatible with AQUOS LINK, you can control both the TV and this Player with simple operations.

Introduction to Connections (p. 14) Video Connections (p. 15)

Enjoy BD-LIVE functions through the Internet

This Player is compatible with BD-LIVE. You can enjoy bonus content such as movie trailers through the Internet when playing back BD-Video discs compatible with BD-LIVE.

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE (pp. 29–30)

Enjoy movies streamed from Netflix

Instantly watch movies streaming via this player. By connecting this player to the Internet, you can instantly watch TV episodes & movies streamed from Netflix on your TV.

Instantly Watching Movies from Netflix (pp. 36–37)

Enjoy YouTube video content on your TV

This player supports the YouTube service. By connecting this player to the Internet, you can watch various video content streamed on your TV such as video clips uploaded by YouTube users.

Playing back YouTube content (pp. 38–41)

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About Media Types

Blu-ray Disc

Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation optical media format, offering the following key features:

Largest capacity (25 GB single layer – 50 GB dual layer)

• – with over 5 times the amount of content possible with current DVDs, particularly well suited for high definition feature films with extended levels of interactive features Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high

• definition 1920 x 1080p resolution Best audio possible with uncompressed surround sound

• (higher quality than even theater audio) Broadest industry support – ensuring more choice for

• consumers in the marketplace Hardware products will be backward compatible with

• DVDs, allowing continued enjoyment of existing DVD libraries. Disc Durability – new breakthroughs in hard coating

• technologies gives Blu-ray Discs the strongest resistance to scratches and finger prints.

Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Player

The following discs can be played back in this Player. Do

• not use an 8 cm (3”) to 12 cm (5”) adapter. Use discs that conform to compatible standards as

• indicated by the presence of official logos on the disc label. Playback of discs not complying with these standards is not guaranteed. In addition, the image quality or sound quality is not guaranteed even if the discs can be played back.

Disc Type

Region code

Video

A/ALL

BD-RE DL BD-R DL

DVD

Region code

Video

1/ALL

ALL

DVD+RW/DVD+R DVD-RW/DVD-R DVD+R DL/DVD-R DL

Audio CD*

CD-RW/CD-R Audio CD

This Player has been designed on the premise of playing

back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards. CDs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be able to be played back with this Player.

Recording

Format

— Audio

BDMV/BDAV format

Video format Audio

Video/VR/ AVCHD format (finalized disc only)

JPEG*

MP3*

Audio CD (CD-DA)

(CD-DA)

JPEG*

MP3*

Contents

+ Video (Movie)

Audio + Video (Movie)

Still image (JPEG file)

Audio

Still image (JPEG file)

Audio

12 cm (5”)

12 cm (5”) 8 cm (3”)

Disc Size

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BD/DVD video players and discs have region codes, which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played. This Player's region code is A for BD and 1 for DVD. (Discs marked ALL will play in any player.)

•

BD/DVD video operations and functions may be different from the explanations in this manual and some operations may be prohibited due to disc manufacturer's settings.

•

If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayed during playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure displayed.

•

The audio component of a DVD video recorded at 96 kHz (Linear PCM) will be output as 48 kHz audio during playback.

NOTE

Playback for some of the discs in the left side column

• tables may not be possible depending on the disc. “Finalize” refers to a recorder processing a recorded disc

• so that it will play in other DVD players/recorders as well as this player. Only finalized DVD discs will play back in this player. (This player does not have a function to finalize discs.) Some discs cannot be played back depending on the

• recording format.

Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Player

The following discs cannot be played back or will not play back properly on this Player. If such a disc is mistakenly played back, speaker damage may occur. Never attempt to play back these discs.

CDG, Video CD, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, SVCD, SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, BD-RE with the cartridge, CD-WMA

Discs with unusual shapes cannot be played.

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Discs with unusual shapes (heart-shaped or hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be used. The use of such discs will cause malfunction.

The following BD video discs cannot be played.

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Discs not displaying “A” or “ALL” for the region code (discs sold outside the authorized marketing area).*

•

Discs produced illegally.

•

Discs recorded for commercial use.

The region code for this product is A.

The following DVD video discs cannot be played.

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Discs not displaying “1” or “ALL” for the region code (discs sold outside the authorized marketing area).*

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Discs produced illegally.

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Discs recorded for commercial use.

The region code for this product is 1.

The following BD-RE/R, DVD-RW/R and DVD+RW/R discs cannot be played.

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Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be played back.

The following Audio CD discs cannot be played.

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Discs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be played back with this Player.

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This Player has been designed on the premise of playing back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards.

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Introduction

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About Media Types

The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played.

Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be

• played back. Discs recorded in a format other than an Audio CD and

• JPEG/MP3 file format cannot be played back. Discs may not be played back depending on their

• recording status or the status of the disc itself. Discs may not be played back depending on their

• compatibility with this Player.

About the JPEG file format

JPEG is a type of file format for storing still-image files (photos, illustrations, etc.). The Player lets you play JPEG format still-image files.

File formats that are not compatible.

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Still images in formats other than JPEG (such as TIFF) cannot be played.

•

There may be some files that cannot be played even if they are in JPEG format.

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Progressive JPEG files cannot be played.

•

Moving image files as well as Motion JPEG format files cannot be played, even though they are JPEG files.

Other files that cannot be played back.

•

You may not be able to play some still images which you have created, touched up, copied or otherwise edited on your computer.

•

You may not be able to play some still images you have processed (rotated or saved by overwriting other images you have imported from the Internet or e-mail).

You may experience one or more of the following symptoms when playing files.

•

It may take some time to play files depending on the number of folders, number of files and volume of data involved.

•

EXIF information will not be displayed. EXIF stands for Exchangeable Image File Format, and is a standard for storing interchange information in image files, especially those using JPEG compression. (Refer to http://exif.org for more information.)

About the MP3 file format

MP3 files are audio data compressed in the MPEG1/2 Audio layer-3 file format. “MP3 files” have “.mp3” as extensions. (Some files that have “.mp3” extensions or files that have not been recorded in MP3 format will produce noise or cannot be played.)

Playing the MP3 file format

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The MP3 files are not played in the order they were recorded.

•

It is recommended to record data at a lower speed as data recorded at a fast speed can produce noise and may not be able to be played.

•

The more folders there are, the longer the reading time.

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Depending on the folder tree, reading MP3 files can take time.

•

The playing time may not be correctly displayed during MP3 file playback.

The following files cannot be played on this player.

When both Audio CD [CD-DA] format and JPEG/MP3 file

• formats are recorded on a disc. (The disc is recognized to be an Audio CD [CD-DA] only tracks in Audio CD [CD-DA] format are played back.) Multi-session discs cannot be played.

•

About files/folders for Still images (JPEG files) and audio data (MP3 files)

You can play still images (JPEG files) /audio data (MP3 files) with this unit by making folder(s) on discs or USB memory devices as shown below.

Example of a folder structure:

Root

001.jpg/001.mp3

xxx.jpg/xxx.mp3

01 Folder

xxx Folder

Including the root directory, the maximum number of

folders and files in each folder is limited to 256 in total.

File and folder requirements

The discs or USB memory devices which this player can

• play back (recognize) are limited to the following properties:

Contains EXIF format files (only JPEG files) Picture resolution: Between 32 x 32 and 7680 x 4320

pixels (only JPEG files) Maximum number of folders and files in each folder: 256 Maximum hierarchy level of folders: 5

File size: 20 MB or less (JPEG files) 200 MB or less (MP3 files)

NOTE

File and folder names displayed on this player may differ

• from those displayed on PCs.

Folder

001.jpg/001.mp3

255.jpg/255.mp3

001.jpg/001.mp3

256.jpg/256.mp3

001.jpg/001.mp3

256.jpg/256.mp3

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About Media Types

About Disc Contents

BD Video

Enjoy BD-specific functions including BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM Profile 1 Version 1.1), such as picture-in-picture, and BD-LIVE (pages 29–30). For the BD video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW/BDLIVE, you can enjoy additional contents by copying the data from the discs or downloading it via the Internet. For instance, this function is capable of playing the original movie as the primary video while playing video commentary from the film director on a small screen as a secondary video.

NOTE

The available functions differ depending on the disc.•

Title, Chapter and Track

Blu-ray discs and DVDs are divided into “Titles” and

• “Chapters”. If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a separate “Title”. “Chapters”, on the other hand, are subdivisions of titles. (See Example 1.) Audio CDs are divided into “Tracks”. You can think of a

• “Track” as one tune on an Audio CD. (See Example 2.)

Example 1: Blu-ray disc or DVD

Title 1

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Title 2

Chapter 1

Example 2: Audio CD

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3

Track 4

Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Cases

The back of the case of a DVD that is commercially available usually contains various information about the contents of the disc.

1 2

1. English

2. Chinese

3 4 5

16:9

213 546

1. English

2. Chinese

DTS

DTS is a digital sound system developed by DTS, Inc. for use in cinemas.

Linear PCM

Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for Audio CDs and on some DVD and Blu-ray discs. The sound on Audio CDs is recorded at 44.1 kHz with 16 bits. (Sound is recorded between 48 kHz with 16 bits and 96 kHz with 24 bits on DVD video discs and between 48 kHz with 16 bits and 192 kHz with 24 bits on BD video discs.)

Subtitle languages

This indicates the kind of subtitles.

Screen aspect ratio

Movies are shot in a variety of screen modes.

Camera angle

Recorded onto some BD/DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.).

Region code

This indicates the region code (playable region code).

The Icons Used in This Operation Manual

........... Indicates the functions that can be performed

BD VIDEO

BD-RE

BD-R

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW

DVD-R

AUDIO CD

CD-R

CD-RW

USB

for BD Video discs.

........... Indicates the functions that can be performed

for BD-RE discs.

........... Indicates the functions that can be performed

for BD-R discs.

....... Indicates the functions that can be performed

for DVD Video discs.

........... Indicates the functions that can be performed

for DVD-RW discs.

............ Indicates the functions that can be performed

for DVD-R discs.

........... Indicates the functions that can be performed

for Audio CDs.

...........Indicates the functions that can be performed

for CD-R discs.

........... Indicates the functions that can be performed

for CD-RW discs.

...........Indicates the functions that can be performed

for USB memory devices.

Introduction

Audio tracks and audio formats

DVD discs can contain up to 8 separate tracks with a different language on each. The first in the list is the original track. This section also details the audio format of each soundtrack — Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG etc.

Dolby Digital

A sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. that gives movie theater ambience to audio output when the Player is connected to a Dolby Digital processor or amplifier.

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Important Information

Disc Precautions

Be Careful of Scratches and Dust

•

BD, DVD and CD discs are sensitive to dust, fingerprints and especially scratches. A scratched disc may not be able to be played back. Handle discs with care and store them in a safe place.

Proper Disc Storage

Place the disc in the center of the disc case and store the case and disc upright.

Avoid storing discs in locations subject to direct sunlight, close to heating appliances or in locations of high humidity.

Do not drop discs or subject them to strong vibrations or impacts.

Avoid storing discs in locations where there are large amounts of dust or moisture.

Handling Precautions

•

If the surface is soiled, wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only) cloth. When wiping discs, always move the cloth from the center hole toward the outer edge.

•

Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzene, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

•

Do not touch the surface.

•

Do not stick paper or adhesive labels to the disc.

•

If the playing surface of a disc is soiled or scratched, the Player may decide that the disc is incompatible and eject the disc tray, or it may fail to play the disc correctly. Wipe any dirt off the playing surface with a soft cloth.

Cleaning the Pick Up Lens

•

Never use commercially available cleaning discs. The use of these discs can damage the lens.

•

Request the nearest service center approved by SHARP to clean the lens.

Warnings about dew formation

•

Condensation may form on pick up lens or disc in the following conditions:

−

Immediately after a heater has been turned on.

−

In a steamy or very humid room.

−

When the Player is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a warm one.

When condensation forms:

•

It becomes difficult for the Player to read the signals on the disc and prevents the Player from operating properly.

To remove condensation:

Take out the disc and leave the Player with the power

• off until the condensation disappears. Using the Player when there is condensation may cause malfunction.

•

Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Refer to relevant laws in your country.

•

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

• “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s:

• 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,392,195; 7,272,567; 7,333,929; 7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTSHD and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

is a trademark.

•

“BD-LIVE” logo is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association.

•

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing

• Corporation.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia

• Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of Sony

• Corporation. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are

• trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. “BONUSVIEW” logo is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc

• Association. “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of

• Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

•

ENERGY STAR® Program Information

Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.

To comply with the ENERGY STAR® standards mentioned above, please set the Quick Start function to “No” as described on page 51.

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.

are

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Getting Started

Step 1: Unpacking

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

Remote control unit

Page 13 and 21

“AAA” size battery (g2)

Page 21 Page 21

AV cable

Page 17 and 18 Page 20

AC cord

Wireless LAN adapter

Step 2: Selecting equipment to connect

Connection varies with the equipment used. Refer to Connection (Pages 14–20). Turn off the devices before connecting.

For using online services such as BD-LIVE, RSS, Netflix and YouTube

To use the online services available on this player (BD-LIVE, RSS, Netflix or YouTube), after an Internet connection is made, communication setup is required. Refer to “Communication Setup” (Pages 53–56).

Introduction

Step 3: Playing back video/picture/music content

Play back video, picture or music content from the desired media source such as Blu-ray and DVD discs, or via the Internet. Refer to Playback (Pages 21–47).

Step 4: Adjust settings to suit your preference

Adjust settings to enjoy various features and other functions for playing discs/content. Refer to Settings (Pages 48–62).

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Major Components

Main Unit (Front)

8567 9

Door flap

BD/DVD/CD mode indicator (p. 22)

USB2 terminal (p. 33)

Disc tray (p. 27)

POWER (p. 22)

Main Unit (Rear)

10 11 12 13

Remote control sensor (p. 21)

POWER (ON/STANDBY) indicator

(p. 22) AQUOS PURE MODE indicator

(pp. 22, 24) Front panel display (p. 22)

1 2 7 8

NOTE

When you insert or remove a USB memory

device, be sure to turn the main power off. Also, be sure to set “Quick Start” to “No” (See page

51) before inserting or removing the device. If you insert or remove the device with the player or Quick Start on, the data may become damaged.

OPEN/CLOSE (p. 27)

F PAUSE (p. 32)

d PLAY (p. 27)

H STOP (p. 27)

Ventilation holes

Do not cover the ventilation holes. AC IN terminal (p. 21)

RS-232C terminal (p. 63)

HDMI OUT terminal (p. 15)

ETHERNET terminal (p. 19)

USB1 terminal (pp. 20, 29)

(Also see the above note.) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(p. 16) VIDEO output jack (p. 17)

2CH AUDIO output jacks (p. 18)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL

terminal (p. 18)

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Major Components

Remote Control Unit

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

10 11 12

14 15

Buttons under the cover

NOTE

This remote control unit is equipped with two ENTER

•

buttons (5 and 31 listed above). The ENTER button is useful when using with the number buttons.

17 18

21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29

31 32

33 34

POWER (p. 22)

m OPEN/CLOSE (p. 27)

TOP MENU/TITLE LIST (pp. 28, 30)

DISPLAY (pp. 27, 43)

Cursor buttons (a/b/c/d), ENTER (pp. 23, 48)

EXIT (pp. 22, 48)

A (Red), B (Green), C (Blue), D (Yellow)

(pp. 31, 32, 35, 56) AUDIO (p. 44), SUBTITLE (p. 44), ANGLE (p. 45)

PinP (p. 29)

REPEAT (p. 43), OFF (for REPEAT) (p. 43)

S REV (p. 42)

11 12

T SKIP/k (pp. 30, 42)

REPLAY (p. 42)

(Lock) (See below.)

LIGHT (p. 24)

TV CONTROL buttons (p. 23)

HOME (pp. 23, 48)

POP-UP MENU (p. 28)

FUNCTION (p. 46)

n RETURN (pp. 32, 43)

PAGE r/s (p. 30)

d PLAY (p. 27)

V FWD (p. 42)

F PAUSE (pp. 33, 42)

U SKIP/l (pp. 30, 42)

SKIP SEARCH (p. 42)

H STOP (p. 27)

HDMI (p. 49)

VIDEO OUTPUT RESET (p. 49)

Number buttons (p. 47)

ENTER (p. 47) This button is the same operation as 5 ENTER.

CLEAR (p. 47) To clear the input number.

RSS (p. 25)

Non-functional buttons They have no operation at all. These buttons on the remote control are non-functional.

Keylock function

You can set the keylock to prevent accidental operations. This function allows TVs compatible with AQUOS LINK to also perform a Key Lock on the player. Press and hold (Lock) for more than 5 seconds.

Each time you perform this operation, the function is

• activated or deactivated. If you try to operate the Player while the keylock function

• is set, “Hold” blinks on the front display panel to indicate that the keylock function is set.

Introduction

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Connection

Introduction to Connections

This Player is equipped with the terminals/jacks listed below. Find the corresponding terminal/jack on your video equipment. Using the supplied cable or commercially available cables, connect the video first. Then connect the audio.

Video terminals/jacks on this Player

Higher Quality

Standard Quality

HDMI OUT terminal1

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

jacks

VIDEO output jack3

Audio terminals/jacks on this Player

Digital audio connection

Higher Quality

Standard Quality

HDMI OUT terminal1

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL terminal

Analog audio connection

Standard Quality

2CH AUDIO output jacks

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Broadband Internet connection

Wired (LAN cable)

Wireless USB1 or USB2 terminal

ETHERNET terminal

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Rear Front

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Video Connections

Connecting to the HDMI Terminal

You can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal.

• See page 62 for information on the output of next generation audio formats.

• When you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.

•

STEPS

Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.

Firmly connect an HDMI cable (commercially available) to the HDMI terminals (1 and 2).

This Player

NOTE

Audio transmitted in DTS-HD High

• Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio formats is output from the HDMI terminal as Bitstream. Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder to enjoy the fine sound quality.

When using an HDMI output, 7.1 ch

• Digital Output is available.

Selecting the priority video output when

To HDMI OUT

terminal

(commercially available)

To HDMI IN

terminal

HDMI cable

connecting HDMI and Component video

When you connect both an HDMI cable and a component cable to this player, you need to select the priority video output in “Settings” – “Audio Video Settings” – “Video Out Select”. (See page 49.)

NOTE

When you connect the player to a SHARP TV with an

• HDMI cable only and the TV is turned on, the video output switches to HDMI automatically. (The above setting is unnecessary.) When you connect the player to a TV with an HDMI cable,

• “HDMI Video Out” is set to “Auto”. If you don’t get a stable image, select the desired resolution*. When you set “HDMI Video Out” to a setting other than “Auto”, you can only select resolutions* that are compatible with the connected TV. Refer to “HDMI Video Out” on page 49 regarding the

resolutions of the HDMI video output.

Connection

Projector

AV receiver

Equipment with an HDMI terminal

After connecting

If desired, connect audio equipment. (Page 18)

• If necessary, perform the Audio Video Settings. (Pages 49–50)

• Refer to AQUOS LINK function. (Pages 24 and 51)

• Prepare the desired disc or content and start playback. (Pages 27–41)

•

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Video Connections

Connecting to the Component Jacks

You can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images through the component jacks.

STEPS

Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.

Firmly connect a component video cable (commercially available) to the component jacks (1 and 2).

This Player

(Red)

(Blue)

(Green)

To COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks

Component video cable

(commercially available)

To COMPONENT

IN jacks

(Red)

(Blue)

(Green)

Projector

COMPONENT IN

(

CR)

(

CB)

Red

Blue

Green

Red

Blue

Green

AV receiver

Video equipment with component jacks

CAUTION

You need to select the priority video output in

• “Settings” – “Audio Video Settings” – “Video Out Select”. (See page 49.) When the priority video output is set to “HDMI” in

• “Video Out Select”, the video resolution which is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is the one set in “HDMI Video Out”. When the output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

• jacks is prioritized, set the priority video output to “Component”.

VCR

Connect directly

Blu-ray Disc

Player

NOTE

Connect the Blu-ray disc player to LCD TV directly.

• If you play back the image via VCR, the image may deteriorate due to the copy guard function. When you record the program where copyright

• is protected, the copy guard function is activated automatically; the program cannot be recorded correctly. Also, the playback image via VCR may deteriorate due to this function. However, this is not a malfunction. When you watch the program where copyright is protected, we recommend that the Blu-ray disc player be connected to LCD TV directly.

LCD TV

After connecting

Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of the TV. (Page 18)

• If necessary, perform the Audio Video Settings. (Pages 49–50)

•

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Video Connections

Connecting to the Video Jack

You can enjoy the images through the video jack.

STEPS

Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.

Firmly connect an AV cable (supplied) to the video jacks (1 and 2).

This Player

(Yellow)

To VIDEO output jack

AV cable (supplied)

To VIDEO input jack

Projector

Yellow

(Yellow)

Yellow

Blu-ray Disc

•

AV receiver

VCR

Connect directly

Player

NOTE

Connect the Blu-ray disc player to LCD TV directly. If you play back the image via VCR, the image may deteriorate due to the copy guard function. When you record the program where copyright is protected, the copy guard function is activated automatically; the program cannot be recorded correctly. Also, the playback image via VCR may deteriorate due to this function. However, this is not a malfunction. When you watch the program where copyright is protected, we recommend that the Blu-ray disc player be connected to LCD TV directly.

LCD TV

Connection

Video equipment with a video jack

After connecting

Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of the TV. (Page 18)

• If necessary, perform the Audio Video Settings. (Pages 49–50)

•

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Audio Connections

Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal or Audio Jacks

You can connect audio equipment or the TV to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal or 2CH AUDIO output jacks.

• See page 62 for information on the output of next generation audio formats.

•

STEPS

Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.

Firmly connect an optical digital cable (commercially available) or AV cable (supplied) to the optical digital audio

terminals or audio jacks (1 and 2, or 3 and 4).

This Player

When using OPTICAL output,

•

5.1 ch Digital Output is available.

7.1 ch Digital Output is not available.

To 2CH AUDIO

output jacks

AV cable (supplied)

(White)

(Red)

White

Red

Optical digital cable (commercially available)

NOTE:

7.1 ch Audio is available via the HDMI terminal.

To OPTICAL output terminal

To AUDIO

input jacks

(White) (Red)

RedWhite

Amplifier

To OPTICAL input terminal

Audio equipment with a digital audio input terminal or audio jacks

After connecting

If necessary, perform the Audio Video Settings. (Pages 49–50)

•

Prepare the desired disc or content and start playback. (Pages 27–41)

•

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Broadband Internet Connection

Internet Connection (LAN cable)

By connecting this player to the Internet, you can enjoy a variety of content on your TV using BD-LIVE functions,

• the RSS reader function, Netflix, YouTube and also perform software updates. When using the Internet, a broadband Internet connection as shown below is required.

•

STEPS

Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.

Firmly connect a LAN cable (commercially available) to the ETHERNET terminal (1 and 2).

This Player

When an Internet connection is made,

• wired and wireless connections cannot be used at the same time. Use only one of the connection types (See page 53).

Connection

CAUTION

When using a broadband Internet connection, a contract

• with an Internet service provider is required. For more details, contact your nearest Internet service provider. Refer to the operation manual of the equipment you have

• as the connected equipment and connection method may differ depending on your Internet environment.

NOTE

Use a LAN cable/router supporting 10BASE-T/100BASE-

• TX. SHARP cannot guarantee that all brands’ hubs will operate

• with this player.

Internet Modem Hub or broadband router PC

To ETHERNET terminal

LAN cable (commercially available)

To LAN terminal

LAN

Example of a Broadband Internet Connection

After connecting

Perform the communication settings. (Pages 53–56)

•

When enjoying online services (BD-LIVE, RSS, Netflix, YouTube), refer to BD-LIVE functions (pages 29–30 and 52),

•

the RSS reader function (page 25), Netflix (pages 36–37) or YouTube (pages 38–41). To update the software via the Internet, perform Software Update Settings. (Pages 58–59)

•

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Broadband Internet Connection

Internet Connection (Wireless LAN)

By connecting this player to the Internet, you can enjoy a variety of content on your TV using BD-LIVE functions,

• the RSS reader function, Netflix, YouTube and also perform software updates. You can connect to a network using the wireless LAN adapter and a wireless router/access point.

•

STEPS

Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.

Insert the wireless LAN adapter (supplied) into the USB1 (Recommanded USB Port) or USB2 terminal.

•

When an Internet connection is made, wired and wireless connections cannot be used at the same time. Use only one of the connection types (See page 53).

•

It is recommended that the wireless LAN adapter be connected to the USB1 terminal on the rear of this player. (When you insert or remove a wireless LAN adapter, be sure to turn the main power off and make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “No” (See page 51).)

•

When using the wireless LAN adapter in the rear USB1 terminal, insure that no video/audio cables or other AC power cords are placed close to or on the wireless LAN adapter as this may interfere with the wireless LAN signal strength and limit LAN connection quality. Try to provide as much free space around the device for best performance. If this is not possible, insert the adapter into the USB2 terminal on the front side.

CAUTION

When using a broadband Internet connection, a contract

• with an Internet service provider is required. For more details, contact your nearest Internet service provider. Refer to the operation manual of the equipment you have

• as the connected equipment and connection method may differ depending on your Internet environment.

NOTE

You must use a wireless router/access point that supports

• IEEE802.11 b/g/n. (n is recommended for stable operation of the wireless network.) Wireless LAN, in its nature, may cause interference,

• depending on the usage conditions (access point performance, distance, obstacles, interference by other radio devices, etc.). Set the wireless router/access point to Infrastructure mode.

• Ad-hoc mode is not supported. SHARP cannot guarantee that wireless LAN adapters other

• than the supplied adapter will operate with this player. SHARP cannot guarantee that all brands’ wireless routers

• will operate with this player.

Wireless router/

access point

This Player

Wireless LAN adapter (supplied)

When a wireless connection

• is made, it is necessary to enter the MAC address shown on the wireless LAN adapter for the wireless router. We recommend writing down the MAC address in this operation manual. (See page 55.)

InternetModem

Example of

a Broadband Internet Connection

After connecting

Perform the communication settings. (Pages 53–56)

• When enjoying online services (BD-LIVE, RSS, Netflix, YouTube), refer to BD-LIVE functions (pages 29–30

• and 52), the RSS reader function (page 25), Netflix (pages 36–37) or YouTube (pages 38–41). To update the software via the Internet, perform Software Update Settings. (Pages 58–59)

•

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Playback

Before Starting Playback

Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control

Hold in the tab on the battery cover and pull the cover towards the direction of the arrow.

Load the two “AAA” size batteries (R-03 size,

UM/SUM-4). Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the m and n indications in battery compartment.

Insert the smaller tab of the battery cover into

the opening 1, and press down on the cover until it clicks in place 2.

Approximate operating range of remote control

Remote control sensor

30º 30º

Approx. 22 feet (7 m)

Remote control unit

Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the supplied AC cord into the AC IN terminal on the rear of the Player. Then plug into an AC outlet with ground hole.

Playback

NOTE

Do not subject the remote control unit to shock, water or

• excessive humidity. The remote control unit may not function if the Player's

• remote sensor is in direct sunlight or any other strong light. Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst.

• Read the battery warnings and use the batteries properly. Do not mix old and new batteries, or mix different brands.

• Remove the batteries if you will not use the remote control

• unit for an extended period of time.

WARNING

Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other

• excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

To AC outlet

with ground hole

To AC IN terminal

NOTE

Place the Player close to the AC outlet, and keep the

• power plug within reach. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

• TOUCH THE UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES WHILE THE AC CORD IS CONNECTED. The POWER indicator blinks while the Player is preparing

• for starting up. You cannot turn the Player on until the POWER indicator stops blinking. If you are not going to use this Player for a long period of

• time, be sure to remove the AC cord from the AC outlet.

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Before Starting Playback

Turning the Power On

POWER

BD/DVD/CD mode indicator

AQUOS PURE MODE indicator

POWER (ON/STANDBY) indicator

OPEN/CLOSE

Entering standby

Press POWER on the remote control or on the Player to enter standby.

If you press POWER again immediately after entering

• standby, the Player may not turn on. If this happens, wait for 10 seconds or more and then turn on the power again.

NOTE

When the POWER indicator is blinking (may take some

• time), the Player cannot be turned on.

Indicators on the Player

POWER (ON/STANDBY) indicator

Green on Power on Red blinks Preparing for standby Red on Standby

AQUOS PURE MODE indicator

Green on Output in AQUOS PURE

BD/DVD/CD mode indicator

Blue on Playing back Blue blinks Loading a disc

MODE (See page 24.)

Turning the power on

Press POWER on the remote control or on the Player to turn on the power of the Player.

NOTE

When you turn on this player for the first time after

• purchase or when you turn on this player after you perform “System Reset” (see page 52), the language setting screen will be displayed, so please perform the language setting (see step 4 of page 23).

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Before Starting Playback

Language Setting

Changing the on-screen display language

Press HOME to display the menu screen.

The same operation can be performed by pressing

•

ENTER after selecting the HOME icon on the Wall Paper screen.

Press a/b to select “Settings”, then press d or

ENTER.

Movie Picture Music e-Contents

Settings

Press a/b to select “On Screen Language”, then press d or ENTER.

Audio Video Settings Smart Settings AQUOS LINK Playback Setting

On Screen Language

Communication Setup Version USB Memory Management Software Update Settings System

Operating a SHARP TV Using the Remote Control

The Universal Remote Control may operate the basic functions of the SHARP TV.

TV function control

TVPower: POWER

• TV-AV Selector: INPUT

• TV Volume up/down: VOL e/f

• TV Channel up/down: CH r/s

•

Playback

Press a/b to select the language you want to

display on the screen, then press ENTER.

NOTE

To select the DVD disc language, such as subtitle

• language, etc., see page 28.

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Before Starting Playback

Turning Off the LCD Backlight and Indications

If you feel that the indicators on the player’s front display are too bright when watching movies, you can turn them off except for the POWER indicator.

Menu operation

Press HOME to display the menu screen.

The same operation can be performed by pressing

•

ENTER after selecting the HOME icon on the Wall Paper screen.

Press a/b to select “Settings”, then press d or

ENTER.

Press a/b to select “Smart Settings”, then press d or ENTER.

Press a/b to select “Front Display/LED”, then press d or ENTER.

Press a/b to select “On” or “Off”, then press

ENTER.

Press HOME or EXIT to exit.

Quick operation

Press LIGHT to turn the LCD backlight on or off.

Using AQUOS LINK

Controlling the Blu-ray disc player using AQUOS LINK

What is AQUOS LINK?

Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate this player with your SHARP AQUOS TV.

What you can do with AQUOS LINK

When you connect this player to the LCD TV compatible with AQUOS LINK using an HDMI cable, you can perform the functions listed below. (See page 15 for connecting to the HDMI terminal).

Automatic input select function

When you start playback of this player, the input selector of the LCD TV will automatically switch to the LCD TV input terminal connected to the player and the playback image will appear on the screen, even if you are watching a TV program.

Automatic power off function

If you turn off the LCD TV when this player is in stop mode, the power of this player will be turned off automatically. (However, when playing back a disc or other content using this player, the power does not turn off.)

Automatic power on function

When you switch to the LCD TV input terminal connected to this player, the power of this player will be turned on automatically.

AQUOS PURE MODE

When you connect this player to an AQUOS LCD TV compatible with AQUOS LINK and set “AQUOS LINK” to “Yes” (page 51), images automatically adjusted to the most suitable image quality for the AQUOS TV are output from the HDMI OUT terminal of this player. The AQUOS PURE MODE indicator on the player lights in green.

AQUOS PURE MODE indicator

NOTE

In order to make AQUOS LINK available, connect an LCD

• TV to this player using an HDMI terminal. Set “AQUOS LINK” to “Yes” (See page 51). Refer to the Operation Manual of the TV for details regarding setup.

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Before Starting Playback

RSS Reader function

In this Player, text information, such as news, which SHARP provides through the Internet can be displayed scrolling text.

To enjoy this function, perform the broadband Internet

• connection (pages 19–20) and communication settings (pages 53–56), then perform the following operation.

NOTE

The information displayed varies periodically. However, the

• updating period is not constant depending on the content. The operation and text display may not be possible

• depending on the status of the player, Internet connection or the server. When the main feature of a disc is played and the menu

• screen is displayed, this function cannot be displayed. When loading a disc, this function sometimes cannot be

• displayed. Please note that SHARP does not take any responsibility

• for the contents displayed with this function.

Menu operation

Press HOME to display the menu screen.

The same operation can be performed by pressing

•

ENTER after selecting the HOME icon on the Wall Paper screen.

Press a/b to select “e-Contents”, then press

d or ENTER.

Press a/b to select “RSS”, then press d or

ENTER.

Press a/b to select “On”, then press ENTER.

Select “Off” to turn off this function.

•

Press a/b to select the desired channel.

The text information on the selected channel, such as

• news, is displayed, scrolling from right to left.

NOTE

If you want to change the channel, press c/d to select

• the RSS icon and press a/b to select the desired channel while the Wall Paper screen (Blu-ray Disc logo screen) is displayed.

Quick operation

Press RSS to turn the RSS reader function on or off.

Playback

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Before Starting Playback

Control Panel

This function allows you to operate this player using the TV remote control by displaying the control panel on the TV screen.

To operate this function, connect this player to a TV

• compatible with HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) using an HDMI cable (See page 15). Make sure that “Control Panel” is set to “Yes” (See page 51). When the settings are completed, perform the following operations.

NOTE

The control panel may not be displayed depending on the

• TV. Also, it may not be available depending on the content. When operating using the remote control of the player, the

• control panel does not appear. When playing Netflix/YouTube streaming content, the

• control panel cannot be displayed.

Switch the TV input to the input source to which

this player is connected (HDMI input).

Press the PLAY button on the TV remote control.

The control panel appears on the TV screen.

•

Control Panel

POP-UP

TOP MENU

TITLE LIST

FUNC.

Major functions of each button icon

Display the pop-up menu screen

POP-UP

TOP MENU

TITLE LIST

FUNC.

• for BD video and the menu screen for DVD video.

Display the top menu screen for

• BD video and DVD video.

Display the Function Control

• screen for BD video, DVD video, etc.

Fast reverse (search).•

Play.•

Fast forward (search).•

Skip to the beginning of a chapter.•

Pause.•

INSTANT

REPLAY

Select Enter

When there is no operation for approximately 10

• seconds, the control panel disappears automatically. To display the control panel, press the PLAY button on the TV remote control.

Press a/b/c/d on the TV remote control

to select the desired button icon, then press ENTER.

The function of the selected button icon is available.

•

PANEL

SKIP

OFF

INSTANT

REPLAY

SKIP

PANEL

OFF

Skip to the next chapter.•

Jump backward (approx. 10

• seconds). (This function is used when you want to re-watch a scene that has just been shown.)

Stop.•

Jump ahead (approx. 30

• seconds).

Turn off the control panel.•

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Video/Picture/Music Playback

Loading a Disc

POWER

Press POWER to turn on the power.

Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

Load a disc on the disc tray.

Insert the disc with the label face up.

• In case of disc recorded on both sides, face down the

• side to play back.

Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

OPEN/CLOSE

BD/DVD Video Playback

BD-RBD VIDEO BD-RE

DVD VIDEO DVD-R

This section explains playback of commercially available BD Video and DVD Video discs (like movies) and recorded DVD-RW/R discs.

This player supports DVD upscaling during DVD playback.

• For a description of other playback functions, refer to

• “Playback Functions” on pages 42–45.

DVD-RW

To stop playback

Press H STOP.

Resume playback function

•

If you press d PLAY next, playback will resume from the point where the Player was previously stopped. To playback from the beginning, cancel resume mode by pressing H STOP, then press d PLAY. (This may not work depending on the type of disc. In this case, open the disc tray or enter standby.)

NOTE

Resume playback may not function depending on the disc.

• The resume playback function for discs will be cancelled if

• Netflix content is viewed after disc playback. Disc playback will start from the beginning after viewing Netflix content.

Displaying the disc information

Press DISPLAY during playback.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switches

• as follows.

Disc Information Screen A

BD-VIDEO

2 3 4

1/1 10/1 1 00 :00 :12 03/:12:28

Disc Information Screen B

00 :00 :12 03/:12:28

Playback

Load a disc.

Playback may begin automatically, depending on the disc.

• Playback begins from the first title.

• The menu may be displayed first, depending on the

• disc. Perform playback operation by following the directions on the screen.

Press d PLAY if playback does not begin

automatically or playback is stopped.

NOTE

•

The disc load time may vary depending on the disc.

Regarding playback of BD video discs

Some of the newly released BD video discs cannot be

• played back unless you update the player software to the latest version. Therefore, it may be required to update the software of the player. Refer to pages 58–61 for more information regarding software updates for the player.

No Display

Type of disc

Title number being played / Total number of Titles

Chapter number being played / Total number of

Chapters Elapsed playback time / Total playback time for the

Title

NOTE

Disc Information Screen A disappears after about 1 minute

• elapses without performing any operations. For some commercially-released BD VIDEO discs, the total

• playback time display for the Chapter/Title may not appear.

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BD/DVD Menus

This section explains how to play back a BD/DVD

• video disc with a top menu, disc menu or pop-up menu. The titles listed in the top menu and a disc guide (for

• options like subtitles and audio languages) are given in the disc menu.

Start playback by selecting a title from the top menu

BD VIDEO

•

Top menu

•

DVD VIDEO

Press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST.

The top menu screen is displayed if present on the

• BD/DVD video disc.

Example

TOP MENU

Jazz

Classic

Latin

Rock

Press a/b/c/d to select the title, then press ENTER.

The selected title is played back.

•

NOTE

The procedure explained on this page is the basic operation procedure. Procedures vary depending on the BD/DVD video disc, so you may need to follow the instructions in the BD/DVD video disc manual or the instructions displayed on the screen.

With some BD/DVD discs, the top menu may be referred to as the “Title Menu”. Use TOP MENU/TITLE LIST on the remote control when the instructions refer to “Title Menu”. If no top menu is available, the TOP MENU/TITLE LIST button will have no effect.

Using the disc menu

DVD VIDEO

Example: Select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”.

Press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST.

The disc menu screen is displayed if present on the

• DVD video disc.

Press a/b to select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”,

then press ENTER.

The screen for selecting the subtitle language is

• displayed.

Example

1 AUDIO LANGUAGE

2 SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

3 AUDIO

Press a/b to select the subtitle language, then

press ENTER. Press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST to exit.

Using the pop-up menu

BD VIDEO

Press POP-UP MENU during playback.

The pop up menu screen is displayed.

• The menu contents displayed vary depending on the

• disc. For details on how to see and operate the popup menu, refer to the manual for the disc.

Example

Pop-up menu

Press a/b/c/d to select the desired item,

then press ENTER.

Press POP-UP MENU to exit.

The pop-up menu will automatically disappear for

• some discs.

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Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE

BD VIDEO

This Player is compatible with additional functions of BD-Video, BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM Profile 1 Version

1.1) and BD-LIVE. For BD-Video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW, the functions of Picture in Picture and Virtual Package are available. For BD-LIVE compatible discs, you can enjoy a variety of functions via the Internet in addition to the BONUSVIEW functions.

Virtual Package/BD-LIVE data is saved in Local Storage (USB memory device connected to this Player). To enjoy these functions, connect a USB memory device (2GB or greater) supporting USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbit/s) to the USB1 or USB2 terminal on this player.

•

When the wireless LAN adapter is not inserted into the USB1 terminal on the rear of the player, it is recommended that the USB memory device be connected to the USB1 terminal. (When you insert or remove a USB memory device, be sure to turn the main power off and make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “No” (See page 51).)

NOTE

A USB memory device can be used with either the USB1

• or USB2 terminal. When two USB memory devices are connected to both terminals at the same time, in certain situations the USB1 terminal may give priority to Local Storage and the USB2 terminal cannot be used for Local Storage.

Rear

NOTE

SHARP cannot guarantee that all brands’ USB memory

• devices will operate with this player. Only USB memory devices formatted with FAT 32/16 are

• compatible. When formatting a USB memory device using a PC, perform the following settings.

Format File System: FAT32 Allocation Unit Size: Default Allocation Size

Do not use a USB extension cable when connecting a USB

• memory device to the USB1 or USB2 terminal of the player.

Using a USB extension cable may prevent the player

−

from performing correctly.

Use of Picture in Picture function (secondary audio/video playback)

BD-Video that includes secondary audio and video compatible with Picture in Picture can be played back with secondary audio and video simultaneously as a small video in the corner.

Press PinP during playback to show the 2-

picture screen.

Playback

USB memory device

If there is insufficient storage space, the data will not be

• copied/downloaded. Delete unneeded data or use a new USB memory device. If a USB memory device containing other data (previously

• recorded) is used, the video and audio may not play back properly. If the USB memory device is disconnected from this player

• during playback of Virtual Package/BD-LIVE data, playback of the disc will stop. Some time may be required for the data to load (read/write).

• Refer to “USB Memory Management” on page 57 for

• erasing the Virtual Package data and the BD-LIVE data in the USB memory device.

Primary audio/video

To remove the secondary video, press PinP

Secondary audio/video

again.

NOTE

To listen to secondary audio, make sure that “Secondary

• Audio” is set to “On”. (See page 50.) The secondary audio and video for Picture In Picture may

• automatically play back and be removed depending on the content. Also, playable areas may be restricted.

Virtual Package

For BD-Video discs compatible with Virtual Package, data is copied from the discs or Internet to local storage. It is automatically copied to the local storage prior to playback. You can enjoy a variety of additional functions including secondary video, secondary audio, subtitles, movie trailers, etc.

The playback methods vary depending on the disc. For

• details, refer to the disc manual.

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BD-LIVE

In this Player, a variety of contents with interactive functions are available through BD-LIVE compatible Bluray discs by connecting to the Internet. You can enjoy the download of bonus features such as latest movie trailers to the USB memory device, communication compatible BD-J interactive games, etc.

The available functions differ depending on the disc.

•

NOTE

Regarding playback method of BD-LIVE contents, etc.,

• perform the operations in accordance with the instructions in the BD disc manual. To enjoy BD-LIVE functions, perform the broadband

• Internet connection (pages 19–20) and communication settings (pages 53–56). Refer to page 52 regarding the setup to restrict access to

• BD-LIVE contents. If the BD-LIVE screen does not appear for a while after you

• select the BD-LIVE function in the BD disc menu, the USB memory device may not have enough free space. In such cases, eject the disc from the player, and then erase the data in the USB memory device using the Data Erase menu in the “USB Memory Management” menu on page 57.

DVD-R/-RW (VR format) / BD-RE/-R (BDAV format) Playback

DVD-R

DVD-RW

You can play back a recorded disc (DVD: VR format finalized disc only / BD: BDAV format disc only).

•

For a description of other playback functions, refer to ”Playback Functions” on pages 42–43.

BD-RE BD-R

NOTE

“Finalize” refers to a recorder processing a recorded disc

• audio format.

Playback by selecting a title

Load a recorded disc.

The Title List screen is displayed.

•

Example: Thumbnail screen

Program 1

5/21 Fri 9:30 AM 110 Min.

Program

Select

Title Name

•

If the Title List screen is not displayed, press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST.

•

When loading a BD disc with usage restrictions placed by a BD recorder, the password input screen appears. Then, input your password. If you input a wrong password three times, the disc tray will open. Close the disc tray, and then input a correct password.

Press a/b/c/d to select the desired title, then

press ENTER to start playback.

If you want to select additional titles, switch pages by

•

pressing PAG E r/s. The same operation can be performed by pressing KSKIP/k or LSKIP/l. You can playback by pressing d PLAY instead of

•

pressing ENTER.

Press H STOP to stop playback.

NOTE

The Title List screen also can be displayed by pressing

• TOP MENU/TITLE LIST when playback is stopped.

Program

Enter Return Exit By Chapter Playlist Functions

Program

㪜㪯㪠㪫

DCB

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About Title List

The Title List can be displayed in two types, Thumbnail and

• Title Name. Each time you press A (Red), the screen changes between

• Thumbnail and Title Name.

Thumbnail

Program 1

5/21 Fri 9:30 AM 110 Min.

Program

Select Title Name

Program

Enter Return Exit By Chapter Playlist Functions

Program

㪜㪯㪠㪫

DCB

Title Name

Program 1

5/21 Fri 9:30 AM 110 Min.

1 Program 1

2 Program 2 3 Program 3 4 Program 4 5 Program 5 6 Program 6 [From Old]

Enter Return Exit Sorting Playlist Functions

Information of selected title Title Name Recording Date Recording Duration Button Guide

1 2

Program

Select Thumbnail

5/21

6/15

7/3 9/18 9/20 Sat 9/25

1/All 8 Titles

㪜㪯㪠㪫

Fri

Fri Mon

Thu

DCB

110 Min.

56 Min. 40 Min. 20 Min. 60 Min.Thu

Playback by selecting a chapter

Press B (Green) while the Thumbnail screen is

displayed.

The chapter screen is displayed.

•

Chapter

Sorting the titles

Each time you press B (Green) while the Title Name screen is displayed, the Title Name display changes between displaying the newest title first and the oldest title first.

Playback by selecting a Playlist

Press C (Blue) while the Title List screen is

displayed.

The Playlist screen is displayed.

•

Example: Thumbnail screen

Program 1

5/21 Fri 9:30 AM 110 Min.

Program

Select

Title Name

Press a/b/c/d to select the desired title, then

Program

Enter Return Exit By Chapter Original Functions

press ENTER to start playback. Press H STOP to stop playback.

Playback from the beginning or resume playback

When you play back the title from the Title List after you stopped playback, you can select playback from the beginning or from the point where it was last stopped.

Press D (Yellow) when the desired title is selected while the Title List screen is displayed.

Press a/b to select the type of Playback, then

press ENTER to start playback.

The type of Playback may be selected from “From

• Beginning” or “From Continued”.

Press H STOP to stop playback.

Program

㪜㪯㪠㪫

DCB

Playback

Chapter

•

If you want to select additional chapters, switch pages by pressing PAGE r/s. The same operation can be performed by pressing KSKIP/k or LSKIP/l.

•

To return to the Thumbnail screen, press B (Green).

Press a/b/c/d to select the desired chapter,

then press ENTER to start playback.

You can playback by pressing d PLAY instead of

•

pressing ENTER.

Press H STOP to stop playback.

Chapter

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Audio CD Playback

AUDIO CD

This Player can play back audio CDs.

For a description of other playback functions, refer to

• “Playback Functions” on pages 42–43.

Playback from the beginning

Load an audio CD.

The CD screen is displayed.

• (The CD screen is displayed only when a compact disc recorded in the CD-DA format is inserted.) Playback may begin automatically, depending on the

• disc.

Press d PLAY if playback does not begin

automatically or playback is stopped.

To pause the playback at any time, press F PAUSE.

Press F PAUSE or d PLAY to return to playback.

•

Press H STOP to stop playback.

Playback by selecting a track

Press a/b to select the track, then press

ENTER during playback or when playback is

stopped.

Playback of the selected track will begin.

•

Press H STOP to stop playback.

6 0

3 4 8

/ 0

: +

Operation procedure for the “Functions” menu

Press D (Yellow) (Functions) when the CD screen is displayed.

•

The “Functions” menu is activated.

: +

Press a/b to select the desired setting, then

press ENTER.

When playback is stopped, only “Track” can be

•

selected. For a description of each setting, see “Functions

• which can be set” (Page 47).

Press a/b/c/d to set, then press ENTER.

Operations vary depending on the setting. Follow the

• operation instructions on the screen.

Press n RETURN or D (Yellow) to exit the

“Functions” menu.

NOTE

The displayed items vary depending on the disc.•

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Audio Data (MP3 File) Playback

CD-R CD-RW

This Player can play back audio data (MP3 files) recorded on CD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/RW discs and USB memory devices.

•

For details on the audio data that you can play using this player, refer to page 8.

DVD-R

DVD-RW

USB

Playing back Audio data (MP3 files)

When you insert or remove a USB memory device, be sure to turn the main power off and make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “No” (See page 51).

Load a disc or insert a USB memory device

containing audio data (MP3 files), then press HOME to display the menu screen.

When the wireless LAN adapter is not inserted into

• the USB2 terminal on the front of the player, it is recommended that the USB memory device be connected to the USB2 terminal.

NOTE

A USB memory device can be used with either the USB1

• or USB2 terminal. When two USB memory devices are connected to both terminals at the same time, in certain situations the USB1 terminal may give priority to Local Storage and MP3 files cannot be played back using this terminal.

Press a/b to select “Music”, then press d or

ENTER.

Press a/b to select “DVD/CD*” or “USB Memory Device”, then press d or ENTER.

Display name varies depending on the type of media

inserted. If only a “DVD/CD” or a USB memory device is

• inserted, the “DVD/CD” or “USB Memory Device” selection screen does not appear. In such cases, after step 2, proceed to step 4.

Press a/b to select a folder or file.

When you select a folder, press ENTER to open it,

• and then press a/b to select a file in the folder.

Folder 1

1 Folder 1

2 Folder 2

3 Folder 3 4 Folder 4 5 Track 01.mp3 6 Track 02.mp3

1/All 14 files and folders

Press ENTER to play back the selected file.

Playback of the selected file will begin.

•

2 3 4 5 6

When MP3 files are played, the “Functions” menu is

• not available.

To pause the playback at any time, press F PAU SE.

Press F PAU SE or d PLAY to return to playback.

•

Press H STOP to stop playback.

T T

–

To play another file during Playback

Press a/b to select the file you want to play, then press ENTER.

The chosen file will be played.

•

To skip the file during Playback

Press KSKIP/k or LSKIP/l.

Press KSKIP/k to skip backward.

•

Press LSKIP/l to skip forward.

•

NOTE

The Fast Forward/Reverse function does not work.

• The Repeat function does not work.

•

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Displaying Still Images (JPEG files)

CD-R CD-RW

This Player can display still images (JPEG files) recorded on CD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/RW discs and USB memory devices.

•

For details on the still images that you can display using this player, refer to page 8.

•

Still images are played one by one while during “Slide show”, they are automatically replaced one after another.

DVD-R

DVD-RW

USB

Displaying Still Images (JPEG files)

When you insert or remove a USB memory device, be sure to turn the main power off and make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “No” (See page 51).

Load a disc or insert a USB memory device

containing Still Images (JPEG files), then press HOME to display the menu screen.

When the wireless LAN adapter is not inserted into

• the USB2 terminal on the front of the player, it is recommended that the USB memory device be connected to the USB2 terminal.

NOTE

A USB memory device can be used with either the USB1

• or USB2 terminal. When two USB memory devices are connected to both terminals at the same time, in certain situations the USB1 terminal may give priority to Local Storage and JPEG files cannot be played back using this terminal.

Press a/b to select “Picture”, then press d or

ENTER.

Press a/b to select “DVD/CD*” or “USB Memory Device”, then press d or ENTER.

Display name varies depending on the type of media

inserted. If only a “DVD/CD” or a USB memory device is

• inserted, the “DVD/CD” or “USB Memory Device” selection screen does not appear. In such cases, after step 2, proceed to step 4.

Press a/b to select a folder or file.

When you select a folder, press ENTER to open it,

• and then press a/b to select a file in the folder.

Folder 1

1 Folder 1

2 Folder 2

3 Folder 3 4 Folder 4 5 Image 01.jpg 6 Image 02.jpg

1/All 14 files and folders

Press ENTER to display the selected file.

The selected still image appears on the screen.

•

1/77

Press KSKIP/k or LSKIP/l to

replace one image with another.

The same operation can be performed by pressing

•

S REV/V FWD. Press n RETURN if you wish to return to the

• selection screen.

To stop the still image display at any time, press

H STOP.

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Playing back Slide Show

To play back Slide Show, in Step 6 of the

“Displaying Still Images (JPEG files)”, press d PLAY (Slide Show).

The still images inside the selected folder are played

• as a slide show.

To pause the playback at any time, press

F PAUSE.

Press d PLAY to return to playback of a slide show.

•

To stop the playback at any time, press

H STOP.

Setting slide show speed/repeat playback

Press D (Yellow) (Slide Show Menu) while the selection screen is displayed.

The setting screen for “Slide Show Speed”/“Repeat

• Mode Setting” appears.

Press a/b to select “Slide Show Speed”, then

press d or ENTER. Press a/b to select the desired speed, then

press ENTER.

The slide show speed may be selected from “Fast”,

• “Normal”, “Slow1” and “Slow2”.

Press a/b to select “Repeat Mode Setting”,

then press d or ENTER.

Press a/b to select the desired item, then press ENTER.

The desired item may be selected from “Yes” or “No”.

•

Press EXIT to exit.

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Instantly Watching Movies from Netflix

Please check that the most current software is loaded on this player by selecting auto update on the player menu screen (See pages 58–61) or by visiting http://www.sharpusa.com/products/support/ to check for a download of the newest software version.

This function allows you to enjoy Netflix through the Internet. Netflix is an online DVD and Blu-ray Disc rental service, offering rental-by mail and streaming instantly to Netflix unlimited members.

To enjoy this function, make a broadband Internet

• connection to both your PC and this player (See pages 19–20), and then set communication settings (See pages 53–56), then perform the following operation. Before using this function, please read “Network Service

• Disclaimer” (page 72).

NOTE

Netflix is not available when a proxy server is used for an

• Internet connection. (See pages 53–55.) As the registration process takes time, we recommend

• setting “Auto Power Off” to “No” before starting the registration. (See page 51.) The streaming quality (SD or HD) depends on the network

• speed and original bit rate of the title. For more information on the Netflix visit http://www.netflix.

• com/help or login to your Netflix account and click “Help” at the top of the page. Netflix is only available in the US.

• Illustrations are examples and may differ from the actual

• Netflix screens.

Read the Disclaimer displayed on the screen. If

you agree, press a on the last page to select “Agree”, then press ENTER. (If you do not agree, this service cannot be used.)

Obtain the Netflix activation code.

If you don’t have a Netflix account

Press a/b to select “no-start my FREE trial”,

then press ENTER.

The screen of this player shown on the TV

Subscribe by visiting http://www.netflix.com/sharp

from your PC. Press a/b to select “I’m now a member”, then

press ENTER.

The screen of this player shown on the TV

The buttons which can be used :

a/b/c/d / ENTER / d PLAY / F PAUSE / H STOP / G REV / J FWD / EXIT

Settings for watching Netflix content on your TV

Press HOME to display the menu screen.

The same operation can be performed by pressing

•

ENTER after selecting the HOME icon on the Wall Paper screen.

Press a/b to select “e-Contents”, then press

d or ENTER.

The screen of this player shown on the TV

Movie Picture Music

e-Contents

Settings

Press a/b to select “Netflix”, then press d or

ENTER.

If you have a Netflix account

Press a/b to select “yes-activate instant streaming from Netflix”, then press ENTER.

The screen of this player shown on the TV

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You will see the following window.

The activation code is displayed.

•

The screen of this player shown on the TV

Using your PC, visit http://www.netflix.com/activate,

and then enter the activation code displayed in step

After a period of time, the player will be activated, and

• the empty instant Queue screen will be displayed on your TV from the player.

Adding content to the Instant Queue

To add a movie to the instant Queue of this

player, select the “Add to Instant” button on Netflix “Watch Instantly” web page using your PC.

After a period of time, the instant Queue registered

• using your PC will appear on your TV screen.

Playing back content in the Instant Queue on your TV

Press c/d to select the desired title, then press

ENTER.

Once this function is set and the registration is

• completed, the next time this service is used instant Queue screens such as the following can be displayed directly by pressing ENTER after selecting the NETFLIX icon on the Wall Paper screen.

The screen of this player shown on the TV

The screen of the PC

The title you selected is displayed.

To return to the step 9, press a.

•

Press a/b to select “play”, then press ENTER or d PLAY to start playback.

The screen of this player shown on the TV

•

After a period of time, playback of the movie begins.

To pause the playback at any time, press

F PAUSE.

Press F PAUSE or d PLAY to return to playback.

•

To stop the playback or go to step 10, press a

or H STOP.

Press EXIT to exit.

Fast Forward/Reverse

The Fast Forward/Reverse function is enabled when

G REV or J FWD is pressed during playback.

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Playing back YouTube content

This player can play back YouTube video content streaming through the Internet.

•

To enjoy this function, make a broadband Internet connection (See pages 19–20), and then set the communication settings (See pages 53–56).

•

Before using this function, please read “Network Service Disclaimer” (page 72).

•

For more information about YouTube, see the YouTube website using a PC (http://www.youtube.com).

NOTE

To use this function, we recommend setting “Auto Power

• Off” to “No” before starting the registration. (See page 51.) Illustrations are examples and may differ from the actual

• YouTube screens. Some video content may not be played back with this

• player. The actual functions which can be operated may differ from

• the descriptions shown.

Press HOME to display the menu screen.

Press a/b to select “e-Contents”, then press

d or ENTER.

Movie Picture Music

e-Contents

Settings

Press a/b to select the desired video content

on the video list.

To move between the YouTube menu and the video

• list, press c/d.

NOTE

To perform YouTube menu operations (Videos, Search,

• Sign In, Settings, About), press c to move to the YouTube

menu, then press a/b to select the desired menu item, and then press ENTER. For details on each menu item, see page 39. For detailed sign-in instructions, refer to “To sign in with your YouTube account” on page 41.

Press ENTER to start playback.

The playback screen is displayed.

• For details on the playback screen (playback controls,

• YouTube menu options, etc.), refer to “About the playback screen” on page 40.

To perform other playback operations, use the

playback controls on the playback screen.

To turn the playback controls on, press POP-UP

• MENU. To return to the main page screen, press TOP

• MENU/TITLE LIST. For details on the playback controls, refer to “About

• the playback screen” on page 40.

Press EXIT to exit from the YouTube function.

Press a/b to select “YouTube”, then press d

or ENTER.

The YouTube main page screen is displayed, and the

• “Spotlight” video content is shown on the video list. The same operation can be performed by pressing

• ENTER after selecting the YouTube icon on the Wall Paper screen.

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About the YouTube main page screen

YouTube menu

Search box

Video list

YouTube menu

There are various options on the YouTube menu on the main page screen.

Videos:

Video content can be sorted in the following ways.

Item

Spotlight The featured video content list will be

Top Rated The best rated video content list will be

Most Viewed The most viewed video content list will

More… Other sorting options can be selected,

Search:

Video content can be searched by entering the keywords using the keyboard screen (page 41).

Searching can also be performed on the upper right of the

• YouTube main page screen.

displayed.

be displayed.

including “Recently Added”, “Rising Videos”, “Most Popular”, “Top Favorited”, “Most Discussed”, “Most Responded”, “Top Music”, “Top Indie Music”, “Top Major Label Music”, “Top Unsigned Music”, “Education” and “Spotlight”.

If you have a YouTube account, specific options for YouTube members can be used. It is necessary to enter your username and password using the screen for inputting characters. (For details, see page 41.)

When signed in, some additional options are available for YouTube members: “My Videos”, “Favorites” and “Playlists”.

Item

My Videos Video content which you uploaded is

Favorites Video content which you bookmarked

Playlists The video content list for previously

NOTE

There are other options only for members in the YouTube

• menu on the playback screen. Refer to “About YouTube menu on the playback screen” on page 40.

displayed.

is displayed.

played content on this player will be displayed.

Settings:

Settings for video playback, language on the screen and geography are performed.

When you set geography, you can watch video content

• from the YouTube website of the setup country.

About:

This function is not available.

For the YouTube Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Copyright

• Notes and Community Guidelines, see the YouTube website using a PC (http://www.youtube.com).

Search box

Video content can be searched by entering the keywords using the keyboard screen (page 41).

Video list

Up to 5 video content titles/descriptions can be displayed on the screen.

When there are 6 or more video content titles/descriptions,

• press the a or b bars at the top and bottom of the video list to display next/previous video content titles/ descriptions.

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About the playback screen

When you select the desired video content on the video list, the playback screen appears and playback begins automatically.

Title of the video content

Playback screen

Search box

List of the related video content

YouTube menu on the playback screen

When you perform playback operations, use the playback controls on the playback screen.

Playback screen

0:11 / 2:32

Playback controls

Progress bar

Elapsed playback time / Total playback time for the

content

To use the playback controls, press a/b/c/d

to select the playback screen, then press POPUP MENU.

The playback controls appear on the screen.

•

Press c/d to select the desired operation on the playback controls, then press ENTER.

For playback from a desired point, press b to select

• the progress bar, press c/d to determine the point, and then press ENTER. To turn the playback controls on during full screen

• display, press POP-UP MENU. To return to the main page screen, press TOP

• MENU/TITLE LIST.

The following functions are available when you play back YouTube video content.

Item

Pause the video content. To resume playing paused content, press on the playback controls.

Skip to the previous video content on the video list.

Skip to the next video content on the video list.

Play back all the video content on the video list repeatedly.

Switch the video quality to high resolution.

Toggle the playback screen between normal and full screen.

Progress

Determine the point where you want to play back a video content by pressing c/d on the

bar

progress bar.

About YouTube menu on the playback screen

There are five options on the YouTube menu on the playback screen; “Favorite”, “Flag”, “Share”, “Info” and “Related”.

Item

Favorite Bookmarks the video content played on the

Flag Reports the video content that violates

Share Shares the video content with other people

Info Displays the video content information on

Related Displays related video content list on the

screen into the “Favorites” list. (This option is available only when this player has been signed in.)

the YouTube terms of use. (This option is available only when this player has been signed in.)

by sending a notice to them. (This option is available only when this player has been signed in.)

the right of the screen.

right of the screen.

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Video/Picture/Music Playback

To sign in with your YouTube account

To use the options on the YouTube menu exclusive to YouTube members, you need to sign in.

For details on the available options only for YouTube

• members, refer to pages 39 and 40. To create a YouTube account, visit the YouTube website

• (http://www.youtube.com) using a PC.

Press a/b to select “Sign In” from the YouTube

menu on the YouTube main page screen, then press ENTER.

Press LSKIP/l to select the “Username” input field, then press ENTER.

The keyboard screen will appear. Enter your username

• using the keyboard screen (See this page).

Press LSKIP/l to select the “Password”

input field, then press ENTER.

The keyboard screen will appear. Enter the password

• using the keyboard screen (See this page).

Press LSKIP/l to select “Sign In”, then

press ENTER.

NOTE

To return to the previous selection, press KSKIP/k.

• If you want to sign out, press a/b to select “Sign Out”

• from the YouTube menu on the YouTube main page screen, then press ENTER.

Operation procedure for inputting characters

Press ENTER at the box in which characters are to be entered, and then the keyboard screen will appear.

Press c/d to select the Input type after

selecting the “Character Set” field.

Each time you press c/d, the keyboard display

• changes between small letters (“alphabet”), capital letters (“ALPHABET”), numbers (“Number”) and signs (“Sign”).

Character Set

< alphabet >

When you perform the following operations, press a/b/c/d to select the desired operation item on the screen, then press ENTER.

Item

Comp.

All Clear Clear all input characters/numbers.

Delete Delete a character/number you have input.

Return/Exit

If you want to delete a character/number in the

Fix the input characters/numbers, and then exit the keyboard screen.

Exit the keyboard screen without fixing the input characters/numbers.

Insert a space. Move the cursor in the input field to the left.

Move the cursor in the input field to the right.

input field you have input; Press

or on the keyboard screen to select

the character/number you want to delete, select “Delete” on the screen, then press ENTER.

NOTE

The c/d buttons on the remote control cannot be used

• when moving the cursor in the input field.

When you finish inputting all the required characters, select “Comp.” on the screen, then press ENTER.

Playback

Press a/b/c/d to select a character/number,

then press ENTER.

Sharp BD

< alphabet >

Return/

Exit

Character Set

abcdef ghi j kl mno pq r

stuvwx

yz. / :@

-_,

Comp.

All

Clear

Delete

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Playback Functions

NOTE

Some operations in the following playback functions

• cannot be performed depending on the specifications of the disc.

Pause/Frame Advance Playback

BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE

DVD-RW

DVD VIDEO

The Pause function is enabled when F PAUSE is pressed during playback. (If you are playing back an audio CD, audio data [MP3 files] or still images [JPEG files], these will also pause.)

The Frame Advance Playback function is enabled when L SKIP/l is pressed during pause.

Frame Advance Playback may not function properly with

• discs other than DVD-RW/R (VR format).

NOTE

Some BD/DVD Video discs are not compatible with Pause/

• Frame Advance Playback. Frame Advance/Reverse Playback can be performed for

• DVD discs by pressing L SKIP/l or K SKIP/k during pause.

DVD-R

Fast Forward/Reverse (Search)

BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE

DVD-RW

DVD VIDEO

AUDIO CD

DVD-R

The Fast Forward/Reverse function is enabled when

G REV or J FWD is pressed during playback.

Example: When J FWD is pressed

The search speed will change each time you press the

• button.

When playing back a DVD

You cannot perform Fast Forward/Fast Reverse from

• one title and continue to another title (except when playing audio CDs). At the end or beginning of the title, Fast Forward/Fast Reverse will be cancelled and normal playback will automatically resume.

NOTE

Subtitles are not played back with BD/DVD video discs

• during Fast Forward and Fast Reverse.

Skipping to the Next or the Start of the Current Chapter (Track/Title)

BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE

DVD-RW

DVD VIDEO

AUDIO CD CD-R CD-RW USB

The Skipping (to the beginning of a chapter, track or title) function is enabled when T SKIP/k or

U SKIP/l is pressed during playback.

DVD-R

Slow Playback

BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE

DVD-RW

DVD VIDEO

DVD-R

The Slow Playback function is enabled when L SKIP/l or K SKIP/k is pressed for more than 2 seconds during pause.

Press d PLAY to return to normal playback.

•

NOTE

This doesn't work for audio CDs.

• You cannot perform Slow Playback between titles. At the

• end of the title, Slow Playback will be cancelled and normal playback will automatically resume. Reverse Slow Playback cannot be performed for BD video

• and DVD discs in AVCHD format.

Skip Search

BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE

DVD-RW

DVD VIDEO

DVD-R

Playback skips 30 seconds ahead when SKIP SEARCH is pressed during playback.

Replay

BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE

DVD-RW

DVD VIDEO

Playback jumps back 10 seconds when REPLAY is pressed during playback.

DVD-R

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Playback Functions

Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Playback)

BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE

DVD-RW

DVD VIDEO

AUDIO CD

1 2 3

DVD-R

Play back the title or chapter you want to repeat. Press REPEAT. Press a/b to select the type of Repeat

Playback.

Playback Title: Repeats the title currently being played

• back. Playback Chapter: Repeats the chapter currently

• being played back. Scene Selection: Repeats the specified scene of title

• or chapter.

Playback Title

Playback Chapter

Scene Selection

•

Press n RETURN to cancel without setting the type of Repeat Playback.

•

For Audio CD, you can select “Playing Disc”, “Playing Track” and “Specify The Part” as Repeat Playback options.

Press ENTER.

Example: Repeat playback of a title (TITLE)

BD-VIDEO

1/3

55/2 00 :20 :30 2 English 1 1

5.1ch

On Title Repeat

Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of a Specified Part)

DVD-RW

DVD VIDEO

AUDIO CD

1 2

NOTE

Press LSKIP/l, the Repeat Playback is cancelled

• and the next chapter being play back. Press KSKIP/k once, the Repeat Playback is

• cancelled and the player returns to the start of current chapter (track). If you press KSKIP/k again (within about 5 seconds)

• the player will skip to the beginning of the previous chapter (track). For Partial Repeat Playback, set the start and end points

• within the same title. Repeat Playback may be forbidden depending on the disc.

• Partial Repeat Playback may not work in multi-angle

• scenes. If you press DISPLAY, you can confirm the Repeat

• Playback status.

DVD-R

Press REPEAT during playback. Press a/b to select “Scene Selection”, then

press ENTER.

“Set Start Point” displays.

•

Playback Title

Playback Chapter

Set Start PointScene Selection

Press ENTER at the scene where you want to set the start point.

“Set End Point” displays.

•

Press ENTER at the scene where you want to set the end point.

You can press V FWD to fast forward to the scene

• where you want to set the end point. When you reach the desired scene, simply press I PLAY and then ENTER to set the end point. To cancel Repeat Playback, press REPEAT-OFF or REPEAT.

Playback

On Title Repeat

Press REPEAT-OFF or REPEAT to return to

normal playback.

NOTE

“Scene Selection” operation is not available for BD video.•

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Playback Functions

NOTE

Some operations in the following playback functions

• cannot be performed depending on the specifications of the disc.

Displaying the Audio Information

You can display the audio information on the disc currently being played back by pressing AUDIO.

•

The displayed contents vary depending on the disc.

Switching Subtitles

BD VIDEO

If subtitles are provided in multiple languages, you can switch between them.

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

•

DVD VIDEO

The display indicates the subtitle number currently being played back, and the subtitles appear. Each time SUBTITLE is pressed, the subtitles change. “–” is displayed if a disc has no subtitles. You can also select “Off”.

NOTE

Settings for subtitles can also be changed in the Function Control screen (Page 46). The operation of subtitles differs according to each disc. You may need to refer to the operation manual of the disc. The display for subtitle information automatically disappears after 5 seconds.

BD VIDEO

DVD VIDEO

The audio channel currently being played back will be displayed. If multiple audio channels are recorded, you can switch the audio channel by pressing AUDIO.

DVD-RW

DVD-R

When a recorded broadcast with stereo or monaural audio is played back:

“Stereo” is displayed. (Audio cannot be switched.)

NOTE

When you play a program recorded in stereo or monaural,

• and if you are listening to the Bitstream sound via the digital output jack, you cannot select the audio channel. Set “Audio Out” to “PCM” (Page 50), or if you want to change the audio channel, listen via the analog output jacks. Settings for audio can also be changed in the Function

• Control screen (Page 46). The operation of audio differs according to each disc. You

• may need to refer to the operation manual of the disc. The display for audio information automatically disappears

• after 5 seconds.

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Playback Functions

Switching the Angle

BD VIDEO

If multiple angles are recorded, you can switch between them.

Press ANGLE during playback.

•

To return to the previous angle, press ANGLE to cycle through the angles until you return to the original angle.

•

DVD VIDEO

The display indicates the angle number currently being played back. Each time you press ANGLE, the angle switches. “–” is displayed if a disc is recorded with only one angle.

NOTE

The displayed items vary depending on the disc. If you access the Function Control screen during playback of a BD/DVD video, it may be impossible to operate the BD/DVD video playback. In cases like this, close the Function Control screen. The operation of angles differs according to each disc. You may need to refer to the operation manual of the disc. The display for angle information automatically disappears after 5 seconds.

Displaying the Angle Mark

BD VIDEO

You can change settings so that Angle Mark appears in the right bottom part of the screen when multiple angles are recorded. The settings can be changed in “Settings” – “Playback Setting” – “Angle Mark Display” (Page 51).

DVD VIDEO

Playback

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Settings During Playback

Function Control

BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE

DVD-RW

DVD VIDEO

AUDIO CD

This allows you to adjust various settings at once, like subtitles, angle settings and the title selection for Direct Playback. You can adjust the video and audio to suit your preferences. The operations are the same for BD and DVD.

Function Control screen

Shows the operation status and the disc type.

Selects a title (or track) or chapter for playback, or performs video/audio settings.

•

Title/Track Number (Direct Title/Track Skip)

•

Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip)

•

Playback Elapsed Time (Direct Time Skip)

•

Subtitle Language

•

Angle Number

•

Audio

•

Repeat

DVD-R

BD-VIDEO

1/3

55/2 00 : 20: 30 2 English 1 1

5. 1ch

Off

ENTER

Select Enter

㪜㪯㪠㪫

Exit

Playback status display

Setting items

Return

Function control operation procedure

Press FUNCTION during playback.

The Function Control screen is displayed on the TV.

•

Press a/b to select the desired setting, then

press ENTER.

For a description of each setting, see “Functions

• which can be set” (Page 47).

BD-VIDEO

1/3 5 5 / 2 0 0 : 2 0 : 3 0

2 English

5 . 1 c h

Off

Press a/b/c/d to set, then press ENTER.

Operations vary depending on the setting. Follow the

• operation instructions on the screen.

Press n RETURN or FUNCTION to close the

Function Control screen.

NOTE

If “– –” is displayed for an option like title number or

• subtitles, the disc has no titles or subtitles which can be selected. The displayed items vary depending on the disc.

• If you access the Function Control screen during playback

• of a BD/DVD video, it may be impossible to operate the BD/DVD video playback. In cases like this, close the Function Control screen.

Operation guide display

Provides help on remote control button operations.

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Settings During Playback

Functions which can be set

Title/Track Number (Direct Title/Track Skip)

•

Shows the title number being played back (or track number when playing back an audio CD). You can skip to the start of the title (or track). To skip to the start of a selected title (or track), press the Number buttons to enter the

• title (or track) number when this option is highlighted.

Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip)

Shows the chapter number being played back. You can skip to the start of the chapter.

• To skip to the start of a selected chapter, press the Number buttons to enter the

• chapter number when this option is highlighted.

Playback Elapsed Time (Direct Time Skip)

Shows the time elapsed from the beginning of the current disc title (or track). This lets

• you skip to a specific time. Press c/d to select the Hour, Minute or Second, then press a/b or the Number

• buttons to set the time. Press ENTER to start playback at the set time.

NOTE

ENTER button under the Cover: Enters the input number.

•

CLEAR button under the Cover: Clears the input number.

•

Subtitle Language

Shows the currently selected subtitle language. If subtitles are provided in other

• languages, you can switch to your preferred language.

Angle Number

Shows the currently selected angle number. If the video is recorded with multiple angles,

• you can switch the angle.

Playback

Audio

Shows the currently selected type of audio. You can select the desired type of audio.•

Repeat

The current Title (or Chapter) or partial segments can be repeatedly played back. Repeat

• Playback is also possible with the REPEAT button on the remote control.

NOTE

These functions may not work with all discs.•

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Settings

SETTINGS

Common operations

The “menu” enables various audio/visual settings and adjustments on the functions using the remote control unit. You need to call up the On Screen Display to perform settings for this player. The following is the explanation for the basic operations of the “menu”.

Example: Setting “AQUOS LINK”

Movie Picture

Music e-Contents

Settings

Select the next item

Press a/b to select the desired item, then press ENTER.

Press n RETURN to return to the previous “menu” page.

Display the menu screen

Press HOME to display the menu screen.

The same operation can be performed

•

by pressing ENTER after selecting the HOME icon on the Wall Paper screen.

Press a/b to select “Settings”, then press

d or ENTER.

Basic Operation for Playback Setting

Example: Setting “Parental Control” under “Playback Setting”

Press HOME to display the menu screen.

The same operation can be performed by pressing

•

ENTER after selecting the HOME icon on the Wall Paper screen.

Press a/b to select “Settings”, then press d or

ENTER.

Press a/b to select “Playback Setting”, then press d or ENTER.

Press a/b to select “Parental Control”, then press d or ENTER.

When you operate this Player for the first time, the

• password setting screen will be displayed. See “When setting the password for the first time” below.

Enter your 4-digit password.

You cannot move to the next setting screen until you

• can input the correct password.

When setting the password for the first time.

To set the password for the first time, press a/b

to select “Yes” to enter the password setting menu, then press d or ENTER.

Enter a 4-digit number for the password, then the same 4-digit number for confirmation.

Press ENTER to complete the password setting procedure and move to the next setting screen.

Press c/d to select the parental control level for DVD VIDEO, BD-ROM, and then select the country code. Press ENTER after making each selection.

Parental Control

Disc Language Angle Mark Display Password Setting BD Internet Access

Press HOME or EXIT to exit.

Select a menu item

Press a/b to select “AQUOS LINK”, then press d or ENTER.

Audio Video Settings Smart Settings

AQUOS LINK

Playback Setting On Screen Language Communication Setup

Version USB Memory Management Software Update Settings System

Exit the menu screen

Press HOME or EXIT to exit.

Level 3

USA

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SETTINGS

Audio Video Settings

TV Aspect Ratio

You can set the screen aspect ratio of the connected TV, and adjust the video output. If you switch your TV (i.e. because you have bought a new one) and the screen aspect ratio of the connected TV changes, you will have to change the “TV Aspect Ratio” setting.

Item

Wide 16:9: Select this when connecting to a TV with a

16:9 screen aspect ratio.

Normal 4:3: Select this when connecting to a TV with a

4:3 screen aspect ratio.

Item

Letter Box: If you connect to a TV with a screen aspect

ratio of 4:3 and playback a DVD with 16:9 video, the video will be played back with black bands at the top and bottom while maintaining the 16:9 ratio.

Pan Scan: If you connect to a TV with a screen aspect

ratio of 4:3 and playback a DVD with 16:9 video, the video will be played back with the left and right sides of the image cut off to display in 4:3 screen aspect ratio. (This function works if the disc is labelled for 4:3PS.)

Component Video Out

This sets the resolution of the component video output. Some TVs are not fully compatible with the Blu-ray disc player, which may cause the image distortion. In this case, press VIDEO OUTPUT RESET on the remote control for five seconds. “Component Video Out” will be reset to “480i” (factory preset value).

Item

1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i

HDMI Video Out

This sets the resolution of the HDMI video output. Some TVs are not fully compatible with the Blu-ray disc player, which may cause the image distortion. In this case, press VIDEO OUTPUT RESET on the remote control for five seconds. “HDMI Video Out” will be reset to “Auto” (factory preset value).

Item

Auto, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p

NOTE

When the BD player is connected to a 1080p 24Hz

• compatible TV and the “HDMI Video Out” is set to “Auto”, 1080p 24Hz will automatically be displayed when compatible discs are played back. At 1080p 24Hz/1080p 60Hz, there is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks and VIDEO output jack.

Video Out Select

Dual video output is possible simultaneously from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks and the HDMI OUT terminal with the following settings. Select the video output which you want to have priority according to the following chart.

NOTE

1080p and AQUOS LINK are only available in HDMI.•

Video Out

Select

HDMI

Component

*1 Depends on source. 1080p is not available.

Dual

Output

No Auto *1

No 1080p No

Yes 1080i 1080i

Yes 720p 720p

Yes 480p 480p

Dual

Output

Yes 1080i 1080i

Yes 720p 720p

Yes 480p 480p

Yes 480i 480i

HDMI

Video Out

Component

Video Out

Item

HDMI, Component

When the priority video output is selected, video is output

• from the other video terminal with the resolution of the selected video output. There is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

• jacks and VIDEO output jack when video is output at 1080p resolution and the priority video output is selected to “HDMI”. If the video equipment connected to each of the terminals

• is not compatible with the resolution of the priority video output, abnormalities in images on the screen may appear.

NOTE

When you select the priority video output, this function can also be performed by pressing the HDMI button of the remote control.

Press and hold HDMI button for 5 seconds to switch between “HDMI OUT” and “COMPONENT VIDEO OUT”.

•

While you are holding the button, the current output setting will be shown with the display blinking, and then the switched output setting will be displayed on the front panel display.

•

” (HDMI OUT) or “ ” (COMPONENT

“ VIDEO OUT) is displayed alternately on the front panel display.

(Continued on the next page)

Component

Out Resolution

in Dual Mode

HDMI Out

Resolution in

Dual Mode

Settings

Page 52

SETTINGS

Secondary Audio

This toggles the clicking sound on the menu and audio with secondary video in picture in picture mode for BD-Video.

Select “Off” when enjoying the high quality sounds of BD-

• Video.

Item

On, Off

Audio Out

You can set the audio output when connecting to SURROUND equipment.

This sets the audio output connected to

SURROUND equipment.

Item

HDMI Output: Select this when you connect using HDMI

OUT terminal.

Digital Output: Select this when you connect using

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (OPTICAL).

2ch Audio Output: Select this when you do not use

SURROUND sound equipment.

You can set the audio output mode for each

output terminal. This sets the audio output mode for HDMI OUT

terminal when selecting “HDMI Output”.

NOTE

When the secondary audio is set to “On”, PCM is

• automatically selected as the audio output mode.

Item

Bitstream:

PCM (Surround):

Select this when connecting to

• HDMI equipment with a built-in decoder for DOLBY DIGITAL, etc. Setting to Bitstream will output

• each audio signal by Bitstream. Select this when connecting to

• multi-channel HDMI equipment. Setting to PCM (Surround) will

• output by LINEAR PCM by decoding audio signals recorded in each audio output mode such as DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS.

This sets the audio output mode for DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL terminal) when selecting “Digital Output”.

Item

Select this when connecting to

Bitstream:

PCM:

NOTE

See page 62 for information on output of next generation

• audio formats.

• SURROUND equipment with a built-in decoder for DOLBY DIGITAL, etc. Setting to Bitstream will output

• each audio signal by Bitstream. Select this when connecting to 2

• channel stereo audio equipment. Setting to PCM will output by

• converting each audio signal into PCM 2 channel audio signal.

Dynamic Range Control

This lets you adjust the range between the loudest and softest sounds (dynamic range) for playback at average volume. Use this when it is hard to hear dialog.

Item

Normal: The same audio output range is played as the

original recorded audio output range.

Shift*: When Dolby Digital audio is played back, the

dynamic range of the audio is adjusted so that the dialog portion can be heard easily. (If the audio sounds abnormal, set to “Normal”.)

Auto: When you play back audio in the Dolby TrueHD

format, the dynamic range is automatically adjusted.

Lower the audio volume before setting. If you do not do so,

the speakers may emit a loud sound or excessive output may be applied to the speakers.

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SETTINGS

Smart Settings

Quick Start

This turns the Quick Start function on and off. When the Quick Start function is on:

The startup time of the Player is reduced.

• However, power consumption will increase.

•

When the Quick Start function is off:

The player will enter the low power consumption mode

• when in standby condition.

Item

Yes, No

NOTE

When “Quick Start” is set to “Yes”, the Player requires

• some time to turn off.

Auto Power Off

This sets the Player so that power is automatically shut off if playback is stopped for about 10 minutes.

Item

Yes, No

Front Display/LED

If you feel that the indicators on the player’s front display are too bright when watching movies, you can turn them off except for the POWER indicator.

Item

On, Off

Control Panel

This lets you set display of the control panel on the TV screen to on or off.

Item

Yes, No

Playback Setting

Parental Control

This lets you set the Parental Control depending on the disc content. The available Parental Control Levels are shown below. The 4-digit password number needs to be entered before the Parental Control Levels and the Country Code are set. The Parental Control Levels and the Country Code cannot be set if a password has not been created or the password is not entered.

Item (For DVD-VIDEO)

8 and Off: All DVD-video can be played. 1–7: Prohibits play of DVD-video with corresponding

ratings recorded on them.

Item (For BD-ROM)

No Limit: All BD-video can be played. 0–99 year(s): Prohibits play of BD-video with corresponding

ratings recorded on them.

Item (Country code)

Sets the country code. Refer to the Country Code List (page 62) because the ratings differ according to the country.

NOTE

Refer to “Basic Operation for Playback Setting” on page 48

• for details.

Disc Language (Disc Priority Language)

This lets you select the language for subtitles, audio and menus displayed on the screen.

Item (Subtitle)

Refer to the Language List. (Page 62)

Item (Audio)

Refer to the Language List. (Page 62)

Settings

AQUOS LINK

This lets you set the Player to receive the control signal from the AQUOS LINK remote control via the HDMI cable.

Item

Yes, No

NOTE

For details, refer to the operation manual of TV.

• If “Component” is selected from the “Video Out Select”

• menu, AQUOS LINK is not available. Select “HDMI” if you want to use AQUOS LINK features.

Item (Menu)

Refer to the Language List and Language Code List. (Page 62)

Angle Mark Display

This lets you turn the Angle Mark Display on or off when BD/DVD video recorded with multiple angles is played back. (The Angle Mark is displayed in the lower right screen.)

Item

Yes, No

(Continued on the next page)

Page 54

SETTINGS

Password Setting

This sets the password for setting or changing the Parental Control Level.

Item

Yes: Enter the 4-digit number. No

NOTE

When you forget the password, you can reset the current

• password using “System Reset” under “Settings”. (See this page.) You can also set the new password if desired.

•

BD Internet Access

This allows you to set access restriction to BD-LIVE contents.

Item

Permit: Allows all BD-LIVE discs. Limit: Allows only discs with owner certification. Prohibit: Prohibits all BD-LIVE discs.

NOTE

The available functions differ depending on the disc.

• Regarding playback method of BD-LIVE contents, etc.,

• perform the operations in accordance with the instructions in the BD disc manual. To enjoy BD-LIVE functions, perform the broadband Internet

• connection (pages 19–20) and communication settings (pages 53–56).

On Screen Language

You can set the language you want to display on the screen.

Item

English, Español, Français

Version

When you select “Version”, the system software version and Netflix ESN are displayed.

System

System Reset

You can reset all settings to the factory presets.

Item

Reset, Not Reset

Netflix Deactivate

You can deactivate your Netflix information on the player.

Item

Yes, No

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SETTINGS

Communication Setup

This allows you to perform and/or change the communication settings and select the type of Internet connection from Cable or Wireless. This setting is required to use BD-LIVE functions, the RSS reader function, Netflix, YouTube and software updates that connect to the Internet.

NOTE

Make sure that the LAN cable or the wireless LAN adapter

•

is connected to this player and make sure that the wireless router/access point is connected to the Internet if using the wireless LAN adapter. (See pages 19–20.) For manually performing the setting, the following

•

information of the connected router or modem is required. Confirm the information prior to the setting.

IP address, netmask, gateway, DNS address

− Besides, if specifying a proxy server, the following

•

information specified from your Internet service provider is also required. Confirm the information prior to the setting.

IP address and port number of the proxy server

− Netflix service is not available when a proxy server is used

•

for an Internet connection. (See pages 36–37.)

Sets whether “Cable” or “Wireless” is used for the network connection

Press HOME to display the menu screen.

Press a/b to select “Settings”, then press d or

ENTER.

Press a/b to select “Communication Setup”,

then press d or ENTER. Press a/b to select “Cable/Wireless Select”,

then press d or ENTER. Press a/b to select “Cable” or “Wireless”, then

press ENTER.

If selecting “Cable”, follow the [When selecting Cable]

• directions below. If selecting “Wireless”, follow the [When selecting

• Wireless] directions on the right side of the next page.

NOTE

When selecting “Wireless” when the wireless LAN adapter

• is not inserted, “Wireless LAN adapter is not inserted” appears on the screen.

When selecting Cable

Press a/b to select “Communication Setup”,

then press d or ENTER. Press a/b to select “Ethernet Setup (Cable)”,

then press d or ENTER. Press a/b to select “Change”, then press

ENTER.

Current Ethernet setup info.

IP Address Netmask Gateway DNS Proxy

For initializing the current setting, select “Initialize”,

•

then press ENTER.

For setting the IP address, press c/d to select

: Auto Setup : Auto Setup : Auto Setup : Auto Setup : Not Use

Change

Initialize

“Yes” or “No”, then press ENTER.

Do you obtain the IP address automatically?

IP Address Netmask Gateway

If selecting “Yes”: The IP address is automatically

• obtained. If selecting “No”: The IP address, netmask and

• gateway are manually entered using the screen for inputting characters. (See page 56.) Regarding each of the setup values, confirm the specifications of your broadband router.

Select “Next”, then press ENTER.

If selecting “Yes” in the step 5, go to the step 9.

•

Enter your DNS address.

Primary Secondary

The primary and secondary DNS addresses are

• entered using the screen for inputting characters. (See page 56.) Regarding each of the setup values, confirm the specifications of your broadband router.

Select “Next”, then press ENTER.

Yes No

Settings

Press HOME to display the menu screen.

Press a/b to select “Settings”, then press d or

ENTER.

(Continued on the next page)

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SETTINGS

For setting the proxy server, press c/d to

select “Yes” or “No”, then press ENTER.

Do you use the proxy server?

Yes No

Address Port

If selecting “Yes”: The IP address or proxy server

• name and port number for the proxy server specified from your Internet service provider are entered using the screen for inputting characters. (See page 56.) If selecting “No”: Go to the next step.

•

Select “Next”, then press ENTER.

For the advanced setting (the setting of the

Ethernet connection speeds), press a/b to select “Yes” or “No”, then press ENTER.

Normally select “No”, then press ENTER.

• The Ethernet connection speeds can be set when you

• select “Yes”, then press ENTER. As automatic detection is made (factory preset

• mode), this setting is not normally necessary. If a situation occurs in which the Ethernet connection fails, etc., change the setting and confirm if the Ethernet connection successfully works. When the connection speed is set, select “Next”, then press ENTER.

Option Ethernet Connection Speeds

Auto-Detection

10M Half Duplex

10M Full Duplex

100M Half Duplex 100M Full Duplex

For testing the connection to the Internet, after

confirming the settings, press a/b to select “Test”, then press ENTER.

“Test” is available only when setting to obtain the IP

• address automatically. “Test” cannot be selected if the IP address has not been obtained automatically.

Confirm the current setting.

IP Address Netmask Gateway DNS Address

MAC Address

As a result of the test, if the Internet connection fails,

• enter the setup values manually.

Press a/b to select “Complete”, then press

ENTER.

: xxx xxx xxx xxx : xxx xxx xxx xxx : xxx xxx xxx xxx : xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx : xx xx xx xx xx xx

Test

Complete

When selecting Wireless

CAUTION

We recommend writing down the MAC address of the

• connected wireless LAN adapter in this operation manual (page 55) and keeping it in a safe place. The MAC address is labeled on the adapter or displayed on the “Current Ethernet setup info.” screen (See step 5 below). When performing the wireless communication setup,

• security information for the wireless router/access point (WEP, WPA or WPA2 key) is required. Check your wireless router/access point’s information prior to setup.

NOTE

Wireless communication setup cannot be performed when

• the wireless LAN adapter is not inserted. Before this player can access the Internet wirelessly, setup

• of a wireless router/access point is required.

Press HOME to display the menu screen.

Press a/b to select “Settings”, then press d or

ENTER.

Press a/b to select “Communication Setup”,

then press d or ENTER.

Press a/b to select “Ethernet Setup (Wireless)”, then press d or ENTER.

Press a/b to select “Change”, then press ENTER.

Current Ethernet setup info.

MAC Address Access Point IP Address Netmask Gateway DNS Proxy

For initializing the current setting, select “Initialize”,

•

then press ENTER.

The player scans all of the available access

points and displays the points with the “Other Network” selection bar on the screen.

During searching access point(s), “Accessing...”

• appears on the screen. Up to 6 items (5 access points and the “Other

• Network” selection bar) are displayed on the screen. When there are six or more items retrieved, display

• the next screen by selecting “Next”, then pressing ENTER. (The “Other Network” selection bar is always displayed last.) When no available access points are retrieved, only the “Other Network” selection bar is displayed on the screen.

: xx xx xx xx xx xx : Not Selected : Auto Setup : Auto Setup : Auto Setup : Auto Setup : Not Use

Change

Initialize

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SETTINGS

Press a/b to select “desired access point” or

“Other Network”, then press ENTER.

For access points which are set to hide the SSID

• using the wireless router, select “Other Network” to set the access point.

Select the access point.

XXXXXXXXXXXX

YYYYYYYYYYYY

Other Network

•

If selecting “desired access point”, go to step 10.

•

If selecting “Other Network”, go to the next step.

Press ENTER, then enter the access point

name.

The access point name is manually entered using the

• screen for inputting characters. (See page 56.)

Enter the access point name.

Access Point:

Select “Next”, then press ENTER.

For testing after confirming the settings, select

“Test”, then press ENTER.

If the test has failed, an error message appears.

• Retry to perform the settings after checking that the connection (page 20) is performed properly.

Confirm your setting.

Access Point: Security key:

Follow steps 6–11 and 13–14 of “When selecting

XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX

Test

Cable” on pages 53–54 to complete the network connection settings.

NOTE

Regarding access point(s) which have been set, the

• settings are maintained even if the wireless LAN adapter is removed.

Select “Next”, then press ENTER.

Press a/b to select your appropriate security

key, then press ENTER.

When selecting WPA/WPA2, selectable security keys

• are PSK/TKIP and PSK/AES.

Select the security key.

OPEN

WEP

WPA-PSK(AES)

WPA-PSK(TKIP)

WPA2-PSK(AES)

WPA2-PSK(TKIP)

Press ENTER, then enter the security key code.

Enter the exact same security key which has been set

• in the wireless router. The security key code is manually entered using the

• screen for inputting characters. (See page 56.)

Enter the security key.

Security key:

Information on MAC addresses

A MAC address is a unique ID number for network equipment. A MAC address is necessary for MAC address filtering on the wireless router/access point.

Before the wireless communication setup is performed, we recommend writing down the MAC address of the connected wireless LAN adapter and keeping it in a safe place. The MAC address is labeled on the adapter. (The MAC address is also displayed on the “Current Ethernet setup info.” screen when wireless communication is set (See step 5 of page 54).)

MAC address

Settings

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SETTINGS

The operation procedure for inputting characters manually

NOTE

Numeric characters such as IP address can be entered on

• the input screen either by selecting each of the characters in the “Numeric” mode or using the Number buttons on the remote control.

IP Address Netmask Gateway

Press ENTER at the boxes in which characters

are to be entered, and the input screen will appear.

Numeric

Edit

123

1234567890

Press c/d to select a number/character, then

press ENTER. Repeat the step 3 to display all of the desired

characters/numbers in the input field.

Example: The screen for inputting numeric characters

123

Numeric

Edit

1234567890

NOTE

Press n RETURN (Del.Char.) to delete a number/

• character you have input. To change a number/character you have input, press B

• (Green) (Left) or C (Blue) (Right) to select the number/ character you want to change, and press n RETURN (Del.Char.). Then, press c/d to select a new number/ character you want to input, and press ENTER.

Press D (Yellow) (Complete) to fix the numbers which have been input.

Selected by pressing a/b

Press a/b to select the desired input mode.

When inputting the address of the proxy server;

• “1ABC” (Alphabet/numeric character) / “Sign” / “Edit”

When inputting other values (IP address, etc.);

• “Numeric” / “Edit”

Selected by pressing c/d

Input character list

1ABC (Alphabet/ numeric character)

Numeric

Sign

Edit

Num. ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ Spc.

Num. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ABC A B C a b c DEF D E F d e f GHI G H I g h i JKL J K L j k l MNO M N O m n o PQRS P Q R S p q r s TUV T U V t u v WXYZ W X Y Z w x y z Spc. (space)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

@ . , : ; _ - \ $ % ! ? & # + * = / | ˜ “ ‘ ˆ ` ( ) < > [ ]{ } Spc.

@ . , : @ . , : ; _ - \ ; _ - \ $ % ! ? $ % ! ? & # + * & # + * = / | ˜ = / | ˜ “ ‘ ˆ ` “ ‘ ˆ ` ( ) < > ( ) < > [ ]{ } [ ] { } Spc. (space)

Cancel Left Right Complete Del.Char.

The same operation as the colored buttons and n RETURN can be performed by selecting

each of the items and pressing ENTER.

“Del.Char.” stands for deleting characters.

IP Address Netmask Gateway

Repeat step 1 to 5 to finish inputting all the

123

required characters.

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SETTINGS

Before using the USB memory device

CAUTION:

Do not remove the USB memory device or unplug

• the AC cord while the operations for “USB Memory Management” or “Software Update (Manual Update from USB memory device)” are being performed. Do not use a USB extension cable when connecting a

• USB memory device to the USB1 or USB2 terminal on the player.

Using a USB extension cable may prevent the player

−

from performing correctly.

NOTE:

SHARP cannot guarantee that all brands’ USB memory

• devices will operate with this player. Only USB memory devices formatted with FAT 32/16

• are compatible. When formatting a USB memory device using a PC, perform the following settings.

Format File System: FAT32 Allocation Unit Size: Default Allocation Size

Press HOME to display the menu screen.

Press a/b to select “Settings”, then press d or

ENTER.

Press a/b to select “USB Memory Management”,

then press

•

Press a/b to select “Erase” or “Format”, then

d or

“No USB Memory” appears when no USB memory is inserted.

ENTER.

press ENTER.

Erase: Deletes only BD-VIDEO data written on the USB

memory device such as BD-LIVE data.

Format: Be aware that all data including BD-VIDEO data

and software update data will be deleted.

If you want to delete only the unneeded software

• update data after the software is updated, delete the data on the USB memory device using a PC.

Erases BD-VIDEO data on USB memory.

Erase

USB Memory Management

The following instructions explain how to delete data such as the Virtual Package data and the BD-LIVE data in a USB memory device.

When you insert or remove a USB memory device, be sure to turn the main power off and make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “No” (See page 51).

Insert the USB memory device into the USB1 or

USB2 terminal on this player.

When the wireless LAN adapter is not inserted

• into the USB1 terminal on the rear of the player, it is recommended that the USB memory device be connected to the USB1 terminal.

NOTE

A USB memory device can be used with either the USB1

• or USB2 terminal. When two USB memory devices are connected to both terminals at the same time, in certain situations the USB1 terminal may give priority to Local Storage and “Erase” and “Format” are not available for the USB memory device connected to the USB2 terminal.

Rear

USB memory device

Format

NOTE

Data which has been saved to the player’s internal memory

• (game score, etc.) will also be deleted.

Press a/b to select “Yes”, then press ENTER.

A confirmation message is displayed. Check that the

• correct USB memory device is displayed, and then continue.

Start the process.

The screen for the current operation will display.

•

Press ENTER.

Erase all contents on USB memory including protected contents.

Complete

Settings

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SETTINGS

Software Update Settings

In this player, the software version can be updated using either one of the following methods.

Auto Update from Network

• Manual Update from Network

• Manual Update from USB memory device

•

Auto Update from Network

This function allows you to perform the update by accessing an Internet connection automatically to check if there is a new firmware version every time the player is turned on. When using this function, it is required to perform the following settings in advance.

NOTE

Make sure that the LAN cable or the wireless LAN adapter

• is connected to this player and make sure that the wireless router/access point is connected to the Internet if using the wireless LAN adapter. (See pages 19–20.) Make sure to perform the communication settings. (See

• pages 53–56.) It may take time to access and download the update

• depending on the Internet connection and other factors.

CAUTION

Do not remove the LAN cable or the wireless LAN adapter

• or unplug the AC cord while downloading or updating software.

Update process

When this player is turned on, the Internet

connection starts automatically.

“Accessing...” blinks on the screen.

•

The current version of this unit software and the latest

• version of the update file on the network are displayed when latest version of firmware has been found. To update this player software with update file, select “Yes”, and go to step 2.

Latest version of firmware has been found. Firmware update is available. Proceed with update?

Current Version : Latest Version :

If “Yes” will be selected, version update will start.

If the latest firmware version has been already

• updated, nothing is displayed on the screen.

Press ENTER to start updating.

Downloading latest firmware…

Version : yyyyyyyyyy

When the software is successfully updated, a

screen is displayed indicating that the update process is completed.

If the update has failed, an error message appears.

• Retry the update after checking if the broadband Internet connection (pages 19–20) and communication settings (pages 53–56) are performed properly.

Press POWER to turn off the player before using

again.

xxxxxxxxxx yyyyyyyyyy

Yes

30%

Setup

Press HOME to display the menu screen.

Press a/b to select “Settings”, then press d or

ENTER.

Press a/b to select “Software Update

Settings”, then press d or ENTER. Press a/b to select “Auto Update Setting”,

then press d or ENTER. Press a/b to select “Yes”, then press ENTER.

After this, an Internet connection will be made

• automatically every time this player is turned on.

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SETTINGS

Manual Update from Network

This function allows you to perform the update operation by accessing an Internet connection manually to check if there is a new firmware version.

NOTE

Make sure that the LAN cable or the wireless LAN adapter

• pages 53–56.) It may take time to access and download the update

• depending on the Internet connection and other factors.

CAUTION

Do not remove the LAN cable or the wireless LAN adapter

• or unplug the AC cord while downloading or updating software.

During access to the network and checking the

latest version of firmware, “Accessing” blinks.

The current version of this unit software and the latest

• version of the update file on the network are displayed when latest version of firmware has been found. To update this player software with update file, select “Yes”, and go to step 7.

Latest version of firmware has been found. Firmware update is available. Proceed with update?

Current Version : Latest Version :

If “Yes” will be selected, version update will start.

•

If the firmware has already been updated to the latest version, the following message appears.

Present version of firmware is latest version. You do not need to update.

Version :

•

If the Internet connection has failed, an error message appears. Retry the update after checking if the broadband Internet connection (pages 19–20) and communication settings (pages 53–56) are performed properly.

Press ENTER to start updating.

xxxxxxxxxx yyyyyyyyyy

Yes

xxxxxxxxxx

Press HOME to display the menu screen.

Press a/b to select “Settings”, then press d or

ENTER.

Press a/b to select “Software Update

Settings”, then press d or ENTER.

Press a/b to select “Manual Update”, then press d or ENTER.

Press a/b to select “Network”, then press ENTER.

Downloading latest firmware…

Version : yyyyyyyyyy

When the software is successfully updated, a screen is displayed indicating that the update process is completed.

If the update has failed, an error message appears.

• Retry the update after checking if the broadband Internet connection (pages 19–20) and communication settings (pages 53–56) are performed properly.

Press POWER to turn off the player.

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Settings

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SETTINGS

Manual Update from USB memory device

This function allows software updates by inserting a USB memory device with the update file into the USB1 or USB2 terminal on this player.

When a software update is performed, the software update

• data must be written onto the USB memory device in advance using a PC. The USB memory device must be clear of all files except

• software update data to allow new software uploading.

To check for the availability of a software update, visit www.sharpusa.com/products/support/. If you have any questions, please call 1-800-BESHARP (800-237-4277).

When software update data is released, copy the data onto

• a USB memory device after downloading it to a PC. For methods such as downloading and copying to a USB

• memory device, carefully read the description shown on the website before performing the operation.

NOTE

Only USB memory devices formatted with FAT 32/16 are

• compatible. When formatting a USB memory device using a PC, perform the following settings.

Format File System: FAT32 Allocation Unit Size: Default Allocation Size

Do not extract the firmware update file to any folders other

• than the root directory on the USB memory device. The firmware update file must be only one file directly in the root directory.

CAUTION

Do not remove the USB memory device or unplug the AC

• cord while the software is being updated.

When you insert or remove a USB memory device, be sure to turn the main power off and make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “No” (See page 51).

Insert the USB memory device with the update file into the USB1 or USB2 terminal on this player.

It is recommended that the USB memory device be

• connected to the USB2 terminal on the front of the player.

NOTE

A USB memory device can be used with either the USB1

Front

USB memory device

Press HOME to display the menu screen.

Press a/b to select “Settings”, then press d or

ENTER.

Press a/b to select “Software Update

Settings”, then press d or ENTER.

Press a/b to select “Manual Update”, then press d or ENTER.

Press a/b to select “USB Memory”, then press ENTER.

If you have not yet set the password, go to step 8.

•

Enter the 4-digit number using 0–9.

Enter 4-digit password

Press ENTER to start checking data in the USB memory device.

Insert USB memory device containing the software update file.

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SETTINGS

During the data checking, “Checking” blinks.

Now checking the data in USB memory device.

Checking

The current version of this unit software and the

• version of the update file on the USB memory device are displayed. To update this player software with update file, select “Yes”, and press ENTER.

Software update file is detected in the USB memory device. Start update?

Current Ver. : Update Ver. :

If the USB memory device is not properly installed or

• the correct update file cannot be found on the USB memory device, an error message is displayed. Check the file on the USB memory device, and then reinsert the USB memory device correctly.

Software update file is not detected in the USB memory device. Confirm that you have transferred the file to the USB memory device and retry software update. Confirm that you have inserted the USB memory device into the correct device.

xxxxxxxxxx yyyyyyyyyy

Yes

When the software is successfully updated, a

screen is displayed indicating that the update process is completed.

If the update has failed, check the file in the USB

• device and try Software Update again.

Press POWER to turn off the player.

Remove the USB memory device.

Delete unneeded software update data using a PC

• after the software update process is completed.

There is more than one software file in the USB memory device. Confirm that only the software update file is in the USB memory device.

Press ENTER to start updating.

The screen becomes dark for a while until the update

• screen can be displayed. Please wait for the update screen to appear. Do not unplug the AC cord.

The picture will temporarily go dark until the software update display appears. Wait several minutes and do not unplug the AC cord.

Now updating

Do not unplug AC cord.

Update Version

yyyyyyyyyy

Settings

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SETTINGS

Country Code List

USA / CANADA / JAPAN / GERMANY / FRANCE / UK / ITALY / SPAIN / SWISS / SWEDEN / HOLLAND / NORWAY / DENMARK / FINLAND / BELGIUM / HONG KONG / SINGAPORE / THAILAND / MALAYSIA / INDONESIA / TAIWAN / PHILIPPINE / AUSTRALIA / RUSSIA / CHINA

Language List

English / Français / Deutsch / Italiano / Español / Japanese / Svenska / Nederlands

Language Code List

AA Afar / AB Abkhazian / AF Afrikaans / AM Ameharic / AR Arabic / AS Assamese / AY 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 / DA Danish / DE German / DZ Bhutani / EL Greek / EN English / EO Esperanto / ES Spanish / ET Estonian / EU Basque / FA Persian / FI Finnish / FJ Fiji / FO Faroese / FR French / FY Frisian / GA Irish / GD Scots Gaelic / GL Galician / GN Guarani / GU Gujarati / HA Hausa / HI Hindi / HR Croatian / HU Hungarian / HY Armenian / IA Interlingua / IE Interlingue / IK Inupiak / IN Indonesian / IS Icelandic/ IT Italian / IW Hebrew / JA Japanese / JI Yiddish / JW Javanese / KA Georgian / KK Kazakh / KL Greenlandic / KM Cambodian / KN Kannada / KO Korean / KS Kashmiri / KU Kurdish / KY Kirghiz / LA Latin / LN Lingala / LO Laothian / LT Lithuanian / LV Latvian, Lettish / MG Malagasy / MI Maori / MK Macedonian / ML Malayalam / MN Mongolian / MO Moldavian / MR Marathi / MS Malay / MT Maltese / MY Burmese / NA Nauru / NE Nepali / NL Dutch / NO Norwegian / OC Occitan / OM Afan (Oromo) / OR Oriya / PA Panjabi / PL Polish / PS Pashto, Pushto / PT Portuguese/ QU Quechua / RM Rhaeto-Romance / RN Kirundi / RO Romanian / RU Russian / RW Kinyarwanda / SA Sanskrit / SD Sindhi / SG Sangho / SH Serbo-Croatian / SI Singhalese / SK Slovak / SL Slovenian / SM Samoan / SN Shona / SO Somali / SQ Albanian / SR Serbian / SS Siswat / ST Sesotho / SU Sundanese / SV Swedish / SW Swahili / TA Tamil / TE Telugu / TG Tajik / TH Thai / TI Tigrinya / TK Turkmen / TL Tagalog / TN Setswana / TO Tonga / TR Turkish / TS Tsonga / TT Tatar / TW Twi / UK Ukrainian / UR Urdu / UZ Uzbek / VI Vietnamese / VO Volapuk / WO Wolof / XH Xhosa / YO Yoruba / ZH Chinese / ZU Zulu

About Output of Next Generation Audio Formats

Next generation

audio formats

Maximum number of

channels

Dolby TrueHD 7.1ch (48kHz/96kHz) 7.1ch *

5.1ch (192kHz) 5.1ch *

Dolby Digital PLUS 7.1ch (48kHz) 7.1ch *

DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1ch (48kHz/96kHz) 7.1ch *

5.1ch (192kHz) 5.1ch *3/*

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio 7.1ch (48kHz/96kHz) 7.1ch *

LPCM 7.1ch (48kHz/96kHz) 7.1ch *

5.1ch (192kHz) 5.1ch *

Core only

Down mixed

When “Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, the audio is output as 48kHz.

When “Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, the audio is output as PCM.

When 5.1ch (192kHz), the audio output is downsampled to 96kHz.

When 2ch, the audio is output as 192kHz.

HDMI DIGITAL OUT

PCM Bitstream PCM Bitstream

7.1ch *

5.1ch *

7.1ch *

5.1ch *

7.1ch *

— 2ch *

2ch *

5.1ch *1/*

—

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Appendix

RS-232C port specifications

Using Custom Control Devices with this Player

When a program is set, this Player can be controlled from

• the custom control device using the RS-232C terminal. The power can be turned on or off (standby) and automatic programed playback is possible. Use an RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially available)

• for the connections.

NOTE

This operation system should be used by a person who is

• accustomed to using custom control devices.

RS-232C serial control cable (cross type)

Communication conditions

Set the RS-232C communications settings on the custom control device to match this player’s communications conditions. This player’s communications settings are as follows:

Baud rate:

Data length:

Parity bit:

Stop bit:

Flow control:

Communication procedure

Send the control commands from the custom control device via the RS-232C connector. This Player operates according to the received command and sends a response message to the custom control device. Do not send multiple commands at the same time. Wait until the custom control device receives the OK response before sending the next command. Make sure to send “A” with the carriage return and confirm that “ERR” returns before operating.

Command format

Eight ASCII codes eCR

C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4

Command 4-digits Parameter 4-digits Return code

Command 4-digits: Command. The text of four characters. Parameter 4-digits: Parameter 0 – 9, blank

9,600 bps

8 bits

None

1 bit

None

Parameter

Input the parameter values, aligning left, and fill with blank(s) for the remainder. (Be sure that four values are input for the parameter.) When the input parameter is not within an adjustable range, “ERR” returns. (Refer to “Response code format”.)

Response code format

Normal response

Return code (0DH)

Problem response (communication error or incorrect command)

ERR

Return code (0DH)

After sending the return code (0DH), make sure to send line feed (0AH) as well.

RC-232C command list

CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER

POWER ON P O W R 1 _ _ _

POWER OFF P O W R 0 _ _ _

PLAY D P L Y _ _ _ _

STOP D S T P _ _ _ _

FWD D F W D _ _ _ _

REV D R E V _ _ _ _

TOP MENU D T M N _ _ _ _

UP a

DOWN b

LEFT c

RIGHT d

ENTER D E N T _ _ _ _

RETURN D R E T _ _ _ _

EXIT D E X T _ _ _ _

HOME D S E T _ _ _ _

POP-UP MENU D P M N _ _ _ _

SKIPK

SKIPL

PAUSE D P U S _ _ _ _

OPEN/CLOSE D E J T _ _ _ _

FUNCTION D F N C _ _ _ _

REPEAT D R E P _ _ _ _

“–” mark: space

DUPK____

DDWN____

DLFT____

DRGT____

DSKB_ _ _ _

DSKF____

Appendix

Page 66

Troubleshooting

The following problems do not always suggest a defect or malfunction of this Player. Refer to the problems and lists of possible solutions below before calling for service.

Power

Problem Possible causes and solutions

The Player power cannot be turned on.

The Player power is turned off. Is “Auto Power Off” set to “Yes”? When “Auto Power Off” is set to “Yes”, the

Basic Operation

Problem Possible causes and solutions

The remote control does not work. Use the remote control within its operating range. (Page 21)

Cannot operate the Player. Are you operating the Player within the specified operating temperature range?

Playback

Problem Possible causes and solutions

The Player cannot play a disc. Take out the disc and clean it. (Page 10)

The disc is automatically ejected after closing the disc tray.

Video stops. Has the Player been subjected to shock or impact? Are you using it in an unstable

The Player makes a snapping sound when starting playback or loading a disc.

•

Is the power cord firmly plugged into the AC outlet? (Page 21)

•

When the power cord is plugged into an AC outlet, press and hold POWER on the Player until “ indicator is lit, turn on the power. (Page 66) Press POWER after the POWER indicator turns on. (Page 22)

•

• power will be automatically turned off after 10 continuous minutes of inactivity (no playback). (Page 51)

• Replace the batteries. (Page 21)

• Reset the remote control.

•

Press and hold 1 (the number button) first and then POWER on the remote

−

control together for more than 5 seconds.

• (Page 68)

• Make sure that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up).

• (Page 27) Make sure that region code on the disc matches that of this Player. (Page 7)

• Allow any condensation in or near the Player to dry. (Page 10)

• Check that the disc is recorded in the compatible TV system (PAL or NTSC).

• The Player cannot play back video which was not recorded normally. (Page 7)

• Proper playback may be impossible due to the state of the disc recording, a

• scratched, warped or dirty disc, the state of the pick-up, or compatibility issues between this Player and the disc being used. (Pages 7, 10) When the recorded time of a disc is unusually short, playback may not be possible.

• BD-RE/R discs recorded in a format other than BDMV/BDAV cannot be played

• back. (Page 7)

Make sure that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up).

• (Page 27) Take out the disc and clean it. (Page 10)

• Make sure that the disc is playable. (Page 7)

•

• location? The Player will stop if it senses shock or vibration.

The player may sometimes make a snapping sound when starting playback if it has

• not been operated in a while. These sounds are not malfunctions of the player but are normal operating conditions.

” appears on the front panel display. Then, after the POWER

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Troubleshooting

Picture

Problem Possible causes and solutions

No picture. Make sure that the cables are connected correctly. (Pages 15–17)

Screen freezes and operation buttons do not work.

There is just audio with no video. Is the connection cable for video output connected properly? (Pages 15–17)• Widescreen video appears vertically

stretched, or black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

Square noise (mosaic) appears on the screen.

The playback screen will be disturbed if DVD video is recorded to a VCR, or played back through a VCR.

Audio is not output, or images are not played back properly.

• Make sure that the connected TV or the AV receiver is set to the correct input.

• (Pages 15–17) Take out the disc and clean it. (Page 10)

• Make sure that region code on the disc matches that of this Player. (Page 7)

• There is no picture from the HDMI output.

•

Are the settings performed correctly? Please check the settings. (Page 49)

− There is no picture from the component video output.

•

Are the settings performed correctly? Please check the settings. (Page 49)

− Turn off the power and turn on the power again.

• If the power is not turned off, perform a reset. (Page 66)

• Is the disc damaged or dirty? Check the condition of the disc. (Page 10)

•

Is “TV Aspect Ratio” set to match the connected TV? (Page 49)

• If you are using a widescreen TV, is the “TV Aspect Ratio” set to “Wide”? (Page 49)

•

Blocks in images may be visible in scenes with rapid movement due to the

• characteristics of digital image compression technology.

This Player complies with analog copy protection. Some discs contain a copy

• prohibiting signal. If you try to play back such discs through a VCR, or record to a VCR and play back the signal, the copy protection will prevent normal playback. (Pages 16–17)

The audio may not be output or the images may not be played back properly for

• some discs in which copyright-protected contents are recorded.

Sound

Problem Possible causes and solutions

No sound, or sound is distorted. If the volume of the TV or amplifier is set to minimum, turn the volume up.

Left and right channels of audio are reversed, or sound comes out of only one side.

Audio is not output, or images are not played back properly.

• There is no sound during still mode, slow motion playback, fast forward and fast

• reverse. (Page 42) DVD audio recorded in DTS is only output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

• Connect a DTS compatible digital amplifier or decoder to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL terminal on this Player. (Page 18) Check that the audio cable is connected correctly. (Page 18)

• Check that the cable plugs are clean.

• Take out the disc and clean it. (Page 10)

• Audio may not be output depending on the audio recording status, such as when

• audio other than an audio signal or non-standard audio is recorded for the audio content of the disc. (Page 7)

Are left and right audio cables connected to the opposite terminal, or is one side

• disconnected? (Page 18)

The audio may not be output or the images may not be played back properly for

• some discs in which copyright-protected contents are recorded.

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Troubleshooting

Network

Problem Possible causes and solutions

Cannot connect to the Internet.

Cannot download BD-LIVE contents. Is the LAN cable or the wireless LAN adapter connected properly?

When the wired Internet connection is made

Is the LAN cable connected properly?

• Is the wrong cable such as a modular cable used? Connect a LAN cable to the

• ETHERNET terminal. (Page 19) Is the power for the connected equipment, such as a broadband router or modem

• turned on? Is the broadband router and/or modem properly connected?

• Is the proper value(s) set in the network setting? Check “Communication Setup”.

• (Pages 53–55)

When the wireless Internet connection is made

Is the wireless LAN adapter connected properly?

• Is the power for the connected equipment, such as a wireless router or access point

• turned on? Is the wireless router or access point properly connected?

• Are there any obstacles, such as physical structures (brick and concrete walls, etc.)

• and electronics (microwave, etc.) between the wireless router/access point and the player connected to the wireless LAN adapter? As this may cause interference with the wireless signal, make sure to keep obstacles away. Is the proper value(s) set in the network setting? Check “Communication Setup”.

• (Pages 53–55)

• Is the USB memory device properly connected? Check that the USB memory

• device is connected to the USB1 or USB2 terminal of this Player. Check if the BD disc supports BD-LIVE.

• Check the setting for “BD Internet Access”. (Page 52)

•

Other

Problem Possible causes and solutions

The TV operates incorrectly. Some TVs with wireless remote control capability may operate incorrectly when

The Player heats up during use. When using this Player, the console cabinet may heat up depending on the usage

POWER indicator will remain lit. When the AC cord is removed from the outlet, the POWER indicator will remain lit

• using the remote control of this Player. Use such TVs away from this Player.

• environment. This is not a malfunction.

• for a short period. This is normal and is not a malfunction.

To Reset this Player

If this Player receives strong interference from a source such as excessive static electricity,

• strong external noise, malfunction of power supply, or voltage caused by lightning during use or a wrong operation is sent to the Player, errors like the Player not accepting an operation may occur. Press and hold POWER on the Player until “ ” appears on the front panel display when the Player does not operate properly even after the power has been turned off. Then, after the POWER indicator is lit, turn on the power. When a reset is performed while the power is on, the Player will turn off. Turn the power on again. At this point, it may take

• a few moments for the system processing to finish before the Player is ready for use. During the system processing, the BD/DVD/CD mode indicator on the front panel display of the Player will blink. Once the system processing has finished, the indicator will finish blinking and then light up normally. You can operate the Player when the BD/DVD/CD mode indicator is lit. Since all settings including the language setting stored in memory are also reset when a reset has been performed, they must

• be set again. When the problem persists even after performing a reset, unplug the AC cord and plug it in again. If this does not solve the

• problem, contact the nearest service center approved by SHARP.

POWER

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On-screen Error Messages

The following messages appear on the TV screen in case of an error during operation.

Error message Possible Error Suggested Solution

Cannot play. The disc cannot be played back with

Incompatible disc. If you load a disc which cannot be

Cannot operate. Occurs if an operation is incorrect.• This USB memory is not formatted

properly. Please format the memory in USB memory management.

The Connected USB Memory cannot be used. It should be compliant with USB 2.0

• Check the disc, and load it correctly.• this Player.

• played with this Player (i.e. a scratched disc), or if you load a disc upside down, this message will appear, and the disc tray will automatically pop out.

Occurs if the loaded disc cannot be

• Remove the disc.• played because it is a non-standard disc or scratched, etc.

Occurs if there is a formatting error.

• Occurs if the USB memory is not

• formatted with FAT 32/16.

Occurs if USB memory not compliant

• Connect USB 2.0 High Speed with USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbit/s) is used (i.e. USB 1.0/USB 1.1).

Format the USB memory again.

• Format the USB memory with your

• PC.

• (480Mbit/s) compliant USB memory.

—

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Specifications

General

Power supply AC 120V, 60Hz Power consumption (Normal) 18 W Power consumption (Standby) 0.4 W (When “Quick Start” is set to “No”) Dimensions

Weight Approx. 7.1 lbs. (3.2 kg) Operating temperature 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) Storage temperature –4°F to 140°F (–20°C to 60°C) Operating humidity 10 % to 80 % (no condensation) TV systems NTSC system

Approx. 17 Approx. 434 mm g 73 mm g 224 mm (W g H g D)

Playback

Playable discs BD-ROM, BD-RE, BD-R,

Region code A or ALL for BD, 1 or ALL for DVD

DVD Video, DVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R (Video/VR/AVCHD/JPEG file/MP3 file format), Audio CD (CD-DA), CD-RW/R (CD-DA/JPEG file/MP3 file format)

Input/Output

HDMI HDMI 19-pin standard connector (1080p 24Hz output)

Component video output Output level:

Video output Output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ohms)

Digital audio optical output Terminal: Square Optical terminal Audio output Output level: 2 V rms (Output impedance: 1k ohms)

USB input USB1/USB2

ETHERNET 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

RS-232C D-sub 9-pin connector

HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Color, x.v.Color, Dolby TrueHD,

Y: 1 Vp-p (75 ohms) P Jacks: RCA jack

Jack: RCA-pin jack

Jacks: RCA jack

USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbit/s) correspondence (for Local storage/Software update/JPEG and MP3 playback)

/8 g 2 7/8 g 8 7/8 inch (W g H g D)

, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms)

B/CB

DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Glossary

Ad-hoc mode (page 20)

Ad-hoc mode is a wireless LAN communication format. This performs direct communication between equipment without an access point. (Ad-hoc mode is not supported.)

AVCHD (page 7)

AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) refers to a recording format (specification) for digital video cameras which can record to a disc such as 8 cm DVD disc and play back digital high definition images.

BDAV (page 7)

BDAV (Blu-ray Disc Audio/Visual, BD-AV) refers to one of the application formats used for writable Blu-ray discs such as BD-R, BD-RE, etc. BDAV is a recording format equivalent to DVD-VR (VR mode) of the DVD specifications.

BD-J application

The BD-ROM format supports Java for interactive functions. “BD-J” offers content providers almost unlimited functionality when creating interactive BDROM titles.

BD-LIVE (pages 29–30)

A variety of interactive content is available from BDLIVE compatible Blu-ray discs via the Internet.

BDMV (page 7)

BDMV (Blu-ray Disc Movie, BD-MV) refers to one of the application formats used for BD-ROM which is one of the Blu-ray Disc specifications. BDMV is a recording format equivalent to DVD-video of the DVD specification.

BD-R (pages 7, 27)

A BD-R (Blu-ray Disc Recordable) is a recordable, write-once Blu-ray Disc. Since contents can be recorded and cannot be overwritten, a BD-R can be used to archive data or for storing and distributing video material.

BD-RE (pages 7, 27)

A BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is a recordable and rewritable Blu-ray Disc.

BD-ROM

BD-ROMs (Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory) are commercially produced discs. Other than conventional movie and video contents, these discs have enhanced features such as interactive content, menu operations using pop-up menus, selection of subtitle display, and slide shows. Although a BD-ROM may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM discs will contain movies in High Definition format for playback on Blu-ray Disc players.

Blu-ray Disc (BD) (page 7)

A disc format developed for recording/playing highdefinition (HD) video (for HDTV, etc.), and for storing large amounts of data. A single layer Blu-ray Disc holds up to 25 GB, and a dual-layer Blu-ray Disc holds up to 50 GB of data.

Chapter number (pages 46, 47)

Sections of a movie or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Some discs may only be comprised of a single chapter.

Control Panel (page 26)

This function allows you to operate this player using the TV remote control by displaying the control panel on the TV screen.

Copy guard

This function prevents copying. You cannot copy discs marked by the copyright holder with a signal which prevents copying.

Deep Color

Deep Color can reproduce rich colors, increasing the number of bits describing colors. This Player is compatible with Deep Color. You can enjoy this function by connecting to a Deep Color compatible TV using an HDMI cable.

Disc menu (page 28)

This lets you select things like the subtitle language or audio format using a menu stored on the DVD video disc.

Dolby Digital

A sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. that gives movie theater ambience to audio output when the product is connected to a Dolby Digital processor or amplifier.

Dolby Digital Plus

A sound system developed as an extension to Dolby Digital. This audio coding technology supports 7.1 multi-channel surround sound.

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby TrueHD is a lossless coding technology that supports up to 8 channels of multi-channel surround sound for the next generation optical discs. The reproduced sound is true to the original source bit-forbit.

DTS

This is a digital sound system developed by DTS, Inc. for use in cinemas.

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is a new technology developed for the next generation high definition optical disc format.

DTS-HD Master Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio is a lossless audio compression technology developed for the next generation high definition optical disc format.

DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential

DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential is a lossless audio compression technology developed for the next generation high definition optical disc format.

(Continued on the next page)

Appendix

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Glossary

DVD upscaling (page 27)

Upscaling (upconverting) refers to a function of various players and devices that enlarge the image size to fit the size of the screen of video equipments such as a TV.

DVD video (pages 7, 27)

A disc format that contains up to eight hours of moving pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD. A singlelayer single sided DVD holds up to 4.7 GB; a double layer single-sided DVD, 8.5 GB; a single layer doublesided DVD, 9.4 GB; double-layer double-sided DVD, 17 GB. The MPEG 2 format was adopted for efficient video data compression. It is a variable rate technology that encodes the data to according to the status of the video for reproducing high-quality images. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format such as Dolby Digital, allowing for a realistic audio presence.

DVD+/-R (pages 7, 27)

A DVD+/-R is a recordable, write-once DVD. Since contents can be recorded and cannot be overwritten, a DVD+/-R can be used to archive data or for storing and distributing video material. The DVD+/-R has two different formats: VR format and Video format. DVDs created in Video format have the same format as a DVD video, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) format allow the contents to be programed or edited.

DVD+/-RW (pages 7, 27)

A DVD+/-RW is a recordable and rewritable DVD. The re-recordable feature makes editing possible. The DVD+/-RW has two different formats: VR format and Video format. DVDs created in Video format have the same format as a DVD video, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) format allow the contents to be programed or edited.

HDMI (page 15)

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI connection carries standard to high definition video signals and multi-channel audio signals to AV components such as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without degradation.

Infrastructure mode (page 20)

Infrastructure mode is a wireless LAN communication format. This performs wireless communication through an access point.

Interlace format

Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even numbered field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.

JPEG (pages 7, 8, 34, 35)

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a still image data compression format and is used in most of digital cameras.

Letter Box (LB 4:3) (page 49)

A screen size with black bars on the top and bottom of the image to allow viewing of wide-screen (16:9) material on a connected 4:3 TV.

Linear PCM Sound

MP3 (pages 7, 8, 33)

MP3 files are audio data compressed in the MPEG1/2 Audio layer-3 file format. “MP3 files” have “.mp3” as extensions.

MPEG-2

MPEG-2 (Moving Picture Experts Group phase 2) is one of the video data compression schemes, which is adopted for DVD videos and digital broadcasts worldwide. Some Blu-ray Discs also use high bitrate MPEG-2.

Multi Angle (pages 45–47)

This is a feature of DVD and BD video discs. In some discs, the same scene is shot from different angles, and these are stored in a single disc so you can enjoy playback from each angle. (This function can be enjoyed if the disc is recorded with multiple angles.)

Multi Audio

This is a feature of DVD and BD video discs. This function makes it possible to record different audio tracks for the same video, so you can enhance your enjoyment by switching the audio. (You can enjoy this function with discs recorded with multiple audio tracks.)

Netflix (pages 36, 37)

Netflix is an online DVD and Blu-ray Disc rental service, offering rental-by mail and streaming instantly to Netflix unlimited members.

Pan Scan (PS 4:3) (page 49)

A screen size that cuts off the sides of the image to allow viewing of wide-screen (16:9) material on a connected 4:3 TV.

Parental control (page 51)

In some digital broadcasts and BD/DVD video discs, a control level for disc viewing is set depending on the age of the viewer. With this Player, you can set the control level for viewing such broadcasts and discs.

Pop-up menu (page 28)

An enhanced menu operation available on BD video discs. The pop-up menu appears when POP-UP MENU is pressed during playback, and can be operated while playback is in progress.

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Glossary

Progressive format

Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames/60 fields in one second, the Progressive format can show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper.

Region code (page 7)

Code identifying a geographic region of compatibility for a BD/DVD.

Resume playback (page 27)

If you stop playback while it is in progress, the Player stores the stop position in memory, and this function lets you playback from that point.

RSS (page 25)

“Really Simple Syndication” / “Rich Site Summary” is a web feed formats used to publish frequently updated information in a scrolling text format from a web.

Skip (pages 33, 42)

This returns to the start of the chapter (or track) being played, or skips to the next chapter (or track).

Subtitles (pages 44, 46, 47)

These are the lines of text appearing at the bottom of the screen which translate or transcribe the dialog. They are recorded on many DVD and BD video discs.

Time number

This indicates the play time which has elapsed from the start of a disc or a title. It can be used to find a specific scene quickly. (It may not work with some discs.)

Title number (pages 46, 47)

These numbers are recorded on DVD and Blu-ray discs. When a disc contains two or more movies, these movies are numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.

Top menu (page 28)

In a BD/DVD video, this is the menu for selecting things like the chapter to be played back and the subtitle language. In some DVD videos, the top menu may be called the “Title Menu”.

Track number (pages 46, 47)

These numbers are assigned to the tracks which are recorded on audio CDs. They enable specific tracks to be located quickly.

x.v.Color

x.v.Color reproduces a greater range of color than before, showing almost all of the colors that the human eye can detect. (Applicable for JPEG files only with this system)

YouTube (pages 38–41)

YouTube is a website where users can upload and view video content, such as video clips and TV clips. You can watch the content streamed on your TV.

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Network Service Disclaimer

This Sharp device facilitates the access to content and services provided by third parties. The content and services accessible via this device belong to and may be proprietary to third parties. Therefore, any use of such third party content and services must be in accordance with any authorization or terms of use provided by such content or service provider. Sharp shall not be liable to you or any third party for your failure to abide by such authorization or terms of use. Unless otherwise specifically authorized by the applicable content or service provider, all third party content and services provided are for personal and non-commercial use; you may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, upload, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer or sell in any manner or medium any content or services available via this device.

Sharp is not responsible, nor liable, for customer service-related issues related to the third party content or services. Any questions, comments or service-related inquiries relating to the third party content or service should be made directly to the applicable content or service provider.

You may not be able to access content or services from the device for a variety of reasons which may be unrelated to the device itself, including, but not limited to, power failure, other Internet connection, or failure to configure your device properly. Sharp, its directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors and affiliates shall not be liable to you or any third party with respect to such failures or maintenance outages, regardless of cause or whether or not it could have been avoided.

ALL THIRD PARTY CONTENT OR SERVICES ACCESSIBLE VIA THIS DEVICE IS PROVIDED TO YOU ON AN “AS-IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS AND SHARP AND ITS AFFILIATES MAKE NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND TO YOU, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY WARRANTIES OF SUITABILITY, AVAILABILITY, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, TITLE, USEFULNESS, LACK OF NEGLIGENCE OR ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION OR USE OF THE CONTENT OR SERVICES PROVIDED TO YOU OR THAT THE CONTENT OR SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS.

SHARP IS NOT AN AGENT OF AND ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THIRD PARTY CONTENT OR SERVICE PROVIDERS, NOR ANY ASPECT OF THE CONTENT OR SERVICE RELATED TO SUCH THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS.

IN NO EVENT WILL SHARP AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER THE THEORY OF LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE AND WHETHER OR NOT SHARP AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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About Software License

Information on the Software License for This Product

Software composition

The software included in this product is comprised of various software components whose individual copyrights are held by SHARP or by third parties.

Software developed by SHARP and open source software

The copyrights for the software components and various relevant documents included with this product that were developed or written by SHARP are owned by SHARP and are protected by the Copyright Act, international treaties, and other relevant laws. This product also makes use of freely distributed software and software components whose copyrights are held by third parties. These include software components covered by a GNU General Public License (hereafter GPL), a GNU Lesser General Public License (hereafter LGPL) or other license agreement.

Obtaining source code

Some of the open source software licensors require the distributor to provide the source code with the executable software components. GPL and LGPL include similar requirements. For information on obtaining the source code for the open source software and for obtaining the GPL, LGPL, and other license agreement information, visit the following website: http://www.sharpusa.com/gpl We are unable to answer any questions about the source code for the open source software. The source code for the software components whose copyrights are held by SHARP is not distributed.

Acknowledgements

The following open source software components are included in this product:

• linux kernel • uClibc • OpenSSL • modutils • DirectFB • zlib • busybox • bash • freetype • libjpeg • libmpeg2 • libxml2

• libpng • libsysfs• mtd/jffs2 • ncurses • Qt/Embedded • Gnash • Webkit • Agg • Boost • ffmpeg • cairo • icu • fltk • curl

• expat • FontConfig • giflib • libiconv • libusb • NanoXML (zlib/libpng licence) • org.apache.oro.text.regex (Apache licence v2.0)

• Droid Sans Japanese font (Apache licence v2.0) • Droid Sans Fallback font (Apache licence v2.0) • LibPThread, Libstdc++, Librt (GPL)

Software License Notice

Software License Notice Requirements

The software components incorporated into this product include components whose copyright holders require license notices. The license notices for these software components are shown below.

OpenSSL License

This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org)

Original SSLeay License

This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com).

BSD License

This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley and its contributors.

Appendix

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CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY

(Valid for warranty service in the U.S. and PUERTO RICO only)

CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.

This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product or if the serial number or model number affixed to the Product has been removed, defaced, changed, altered or tampered with. This warranty does not cover installation or signal reception problems. This limited warranty will not apply if the Product has been or is being used in a commercial setting or application; this warranty is meant solely for the non-commercial, household use of the Product by consumers in their home or residence.

In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer.

To the extent permitted by applicable state law, the warranties set forth are in lieu of, and exclusive of, all other warranties, express or implied. Specifically ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUDED, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR USE, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED. IF, UNDER APPLICABLE STATE LAW, IMPLIED WARRANTIES MAY NOT VALIDLY BE DISCLAIMED OR EXCLUDED, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

The warranties given herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser and only for the time periods set forth herein. No other representations or promises made by anyone are permitted. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. Sharp does not warrant nor shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for Products which have been subject to abuse (including, but not limited to, improper voltage), accident, misuse, negligence, lack of reasonable care, alteration, modification, tampering, improper operation or maintenance or any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than a Sharp authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow limits on warranties or on remedies for breach in certain transactions; in such states, the limits herein may not apply.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. AND PUERTO RICO

Model Specific Section Your Product Model Number & Description:

Warranty Period for this Product: One (1) year parts and labor from the date of purchase. Additional Item(s) Excluded from

Warranty Coverage (if any): Non-rechargeable batteries.

Where to Obtain Service:

What to do to Obtain Service:

TO OBTAIN PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP OR VISIT www.sharpusa.com

BD-HP70U BLU-RAY DISC/DVD PLAYER

(Be sure to have this information available when you need service for your Product.)

From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States. To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP.

Please transport the Product in its original packaging and ensure that the Product is covered to avoid scratches and damage. Sharp shall not be responsible for lost, stolen or misdirected mail or for damage to the product incurred during shipping.

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Appendix

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Guía Rápida en Español (Spanish Quick Guide)

Accesorios

Pila tamaño “AAA” (g2)

Unidad de mando a distancia Cable AV

Cómo instalar las pilas

Presione en la pestaña en la tapa de las pilas

y tire de la tapa en el sentido indicado por la flecha.

Instale las dos pilas tamaño “AAA” (tamaño

R-03, UM/SUM-4). Coloque las pilas con sus terminales coincidiendo con las indicaciones m y n en el compartimiento de las pilas.

Cable de ca

Adaptador LAN inalámbrico

Introduzca la pestaña mas pequeña de la

tapa de las pilas en la abertura 1, y después presione hacia abajo en la tapa hasta que quede en su lugar 2 con un chasquido.

NOTA

No someta la unidad de mando a distancia a golpes, agua

• ni humedad excesiva. La unidad de mando a distancia no podrá funcionar si

• el sensor del reproductor está expuesto a la luz del sol directa o cualquier otra luz fuerte. El uso incorrecto de las pilas podrá ocasionar en ellas

• fugas o que revienten. Lea las advertencias para las pilas y utilice las pilas debidamente. No mezcle pilas viejas y nuevas, ni mezcle diferentes

• marcas. Extraiga las pilas si no va a utilizar la unidad de mando a

• distancia durante un periodo de tiempo prolongado.

ADVERTENCIA

No use o guarde las pilas bajo la luz solar directa o en

• un lugar excesivamente caliente, como el interior de un vehículo o cerca de una estufa. Esto puede causar que las pilas presenten fugas, se sobrecalienten, exploten o se incendien. También puede reducir la duración o el rendimiento de las pilas.

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Guía Rápida en Español (Spanish Quick Guide)

Conexión

Al terminal AC IN

A la toma de ca con agujero para conexión a tierra

Amarillo

Blanco

Cuando conecte este reproductor a un televisor, SHARP recomienda usar un cable HDMI o un cable AV (suministrado).

Cable HDMI

(disponible en el comercio)

Si aparece distorsión de la imagen en la pantalla (cuando se usa un cable HDMI)

Algunos televisores no son completamente compatibles con todas las resoluciones de un reproductor de disco Blu-ray, lo cual puede causar distorsión de la imagen. En este caso, pulse VIDEO OUTPUT RESET en el mando a distancia durante cinco segundos. “Salida de Vídeo HDMI” se restablecerá a “Auto” (valor ajustado en la fábrica). Además, puede ajustar la resolución de la salida de vídeo HDMI en “Ajustes”, “Ajustes de Audio Vídeo”, y luego en “Salida de Vídeo HDMI”.

NOTA

Cuando el reproductor BD está conectado a un televisor

• compatible con 1080p 24Hz TV y la “Salida de Vídeo HDMI” está ajustada a “Auto”, cuando se reproduzcan discos compatibles se visualizará automáticamente 1080p 24Hz. En 1080p 24Hz / 1080p 60Hz, no hay salida desde las tomas COMPONENT VIDEO OUT y la toma de salida VIDEO.

Rojo

(Amarillo)

(Blanco)

(Rojo)

Cable AV

(suministrado)

(Amarillo)

Amarillo

Televisor

(Blanco) (Rojo)

Blanco

Rojo

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Encienda el reproductor y el televisor

Después que haya conectado el cable de ca a la unidad, conecte el cable de ca a una toma de ca. Encienda su televisor y cambie a la entrada AV apropiada (Consulte el manual de manejo de su televisor). (Esta entrada puede estar señalada como HDMI/EXT/AUX etc.)

Pulse POWER en el mando a distancia o en el reproductor para conectar la alimentación del reproductor.

POWER (alimentación)

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Menú Configuración

El menú Configuración está compuesto por varios menús en los cuales pueden hacerse diversos ajustes relacionados con idioma, funciones de audio, imágenes, etc. El siguiente ajuste es el proceso básico.

Preparación:

Encienda su televisor y cambie a la entrada AV apropiada (Consulte el manual de manejo de su televisor).

• Si está reproduciendo un BD / DVD, pulse el botón STOP.

•

Ejemplo: Ajuste del idioma

Vídeos Imagen Música e-Contenidos

Ajustes

Seleccione el elemento

Pulse a/b para seleccionar el idioma que desea ver en la pantalla, después pulse ENTER.

NOTA

Para regresar a la página de menú anterior, pulse n RETURN.

• Para salir de la pantalla de algunas operaciones de menú, pulse HOME o EXIT después de hacer el ajuste deseado.

•

Visualice la pantalla de menú

Pulse HOME para visualizar la pantalla de menú.

La misma operación puede realizarse

•

pulsando ENTER después de seleccionar el icono HOME en la pantalla Fondo.

Pulse a/b para seleccionar “Ajustes”, después pulse d o ENTER.

Seleccione un elemento

Pulse a/b para seleccionar “Idioma en la Pantalla”, después pulse d o

ENTER.

en el menú

Ajustes De Audio Vídeo Ajustes Inteligentes AQUOS LINK Ajustes De La Reproducción

Idioma En La Pantalla

Config. De Comunicaciones

Versión Manejo De Memoria USB Actualiz. Software Sistema

Carga y reproducción de un BD/DVD

Comenzando

Encienda la alimentación del televisor, amplificador y otro equipo que esté conectado a este reproductor. Asegúrese de que el televisor y el receptor de audio (disponible en el comercio) están colocados en la entrada correcta. El código de región para este reproductor es A para BD y 1 para DVD. (Los discos marcados con ALL se reproducirán en cualquier reproductor.)

Pulse POWER para encender la alimentación.

Pulse OPEN/CLOSE para abrir la bandeja de disco.

Cargue un disco en la bandeja de disco.

Inserte el disco con la etiqueta hacia arriba.

• En el caso de un disco grabado de ambos lados,

• ponga boca abajo el lado que va a reproducir.

Pulse OPEN/CLOSE para cerrar la bandeja de

disco.

La reproducción comenzará automáticamente,

• dependiendo del disco. La reproducción comenzará desde el primer título.

• El menú podrá visualizarse primero, dependiendo del

• disco. Realice la operación de reproducción siguiendo las indicaciones en pantalla.

Pulse d PLAY si la reproducción no comienza

automáticamente.

Para parar la reproducción

Pulse H STOP.

Función de reproducción con reanudación

Si pulsa d PLAY a continuación, la reproducción se

• reanudará desde el punto donde se paró el reproductor la vez anterior. Para reproducir desde el principio, cancele el modo de reanudación pulsando H STOP, después pulse d PLAY. (Esto podrá no funcionar dependiendo del tipo de disco. En tal caso, abra la bandeja de discos o entre en espera.)

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Otras funciones de reproducción

Las siguientes operaciones pudieran no estar disponibles dependiendo del disco/

contenido.

Botones Descripciones

F PAUSE

J FWD / G REV

K SKIP/k /

L SKIP/l

Pausa en la reproducción.

Durante la pausa, pulse dPLAY o F PAUSE nuevamente para reiniciar la reproducción.•

Avance / retroceso rápido (Búsqueda)

Durante la reproducción

Saltar al inicio de un capítulo / el capítulo siguiente.

•

Durante la pausa

Pulse LSKIP/l para reproducir fotograma a fotograma (Reproducción de avance de

• fotograma). Pulse KSKIP/k / LSKIP/l durante más de 2 segundos para ejecutar

• Reproducción lenta. Para audio CD, Reproducción de avance de fotograma y Reproducción lenta no funcionan.

Reproducción de BD/DVD usando el Menú del disco

Las opciones del Menú del disco BD/DVD aparecen en el menú principal o en la guía del disco (opciones como los idiomas para subtítulos y audio).

Pulse a/b para seleccionar “IDIOMA DEL

SUBTÍTULO”, después pulse ENTER.

Se visualizará la pantalla para seleccionar el idioma

• del subtítulo.

Ejemplo

1 IDIOMA DEL AUDIO

2 IDIOMA DEL SUBTÍTULO

3 AUDIO

MENÚ

Comienzo de la reproducción seleccionando un título del menú principal (BD/DVD VÍDEO)

Pulse TOP MENU/TITLE LIST.

Si el disco BD/DVD-Vídeo tiene una pantalla de menú

• principal, se visualiza la misma.

Ejemplo

MENÚ PRINCIPAL

Jazz

Clásica

Pulse a/b/c/d para seleccionar el título,

después pulse ENTER.

Se reproducirá el título seleccionado.

•

Latina

Rock

Uso del menú del disco (DVD VÍDEO)

Ejemplo: Seleccionar “IDIOMA DEL SUBTÍTULO”.

Pulse TOP MENU/TITLE LIST.

Si el disco DVD-Vídeo tiene una pantalla de menú de

• disco, se visualiza la misma.

Pulse a/b para seleccionar el idioma del

subtítulo, después pulse ENTER. Pulse TOP MENU/TITLE LIST para terminar.

Utilización del menú emergente (BD VÍDEO)

Pulse POP-UP MENU durante la reproducción.

Se visualizará la pantalla del menú emergente.

• El contenido de menú visualizado variará dependiendo

• del disco. Para los detalles sobre cómo ver y operar el menú emergente, consulte el manual del disco.

Ejemplo

Menú emergente

Página anterior

Página siguiente

Pulse a/b/c/d para seleccionar el elemento

deseado, después pulse ENTER.

Pulse POP-UP MENU para terminar.

Para algunos discos, el menú emergente

• desaparecerá automáticamente.

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