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ENGLISH

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electric shocks.

This symbol alerts the user that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

unauthorized

modifications to this equipment not expressly approved

cause dangerous

changes

the manufacturer

could void the user's authority to operate this equipment."

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and foundtocomply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferenceina residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,ifnot installed and usedinaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, thereisno guarantee that interference will not installation.Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interferencetoradio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the userisencouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient

-Increase

-Connect

-Consult

or relocate the receiving antenna.

the separation between the equipment and receiver.

the equipment intoanoutletona circuit different from thattowhich the receiverisconnected.

the dealer oranexperienced radio(TV technician for help.

occurina particular

CAUTION:

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HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

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Introduction

Contents

Introduction

Contents 2 What would you like to do with this Player? 3 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

About Discs

Blu-ray Disc.................... . 6

Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Player 6 Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Player

About Disc Contents 8

BD Video 8

Title. Chapter and Track.... 8

Icons Used on The Icons Used

Important Information 9

Disc Precautions........................................... . 9

Getting Started 10 Major Components

Main Unit Main Unit

HDMI cable holderonthe rear of the main unit

Remote Control Unit.

(Front) (Rear)

DVD

Video Disc Cases 8

This Operation Manual 8

4-5 6-7

6-7

11-12

Connection

Introduction to Connections 13 Video Connections

Connecting to the HDMI Terminal. 14 Selecting the priority video output when connecting

HDMI and Component video Connecting to the Component Jacks 15 Connecting to the Video Jack 16

Audio Connections 17

Connecting to

Broadband Internet Connection 18

Connecting to the ETHERNET terminal 18

the

Digital

Audio

Terminal

or Audio Jacks

14-16

Disc Playback

Before Starting Playback

Loading the Batteriesinthe Remote Control....... 19

Approximate operating range of remote control 19

Connecting the Power Cord 19

Turning the Power On 20

Turning the power on 20

Entering standby..... . 20

Indicators on the Player. .20

Language Setting

Changing the on-screen display language

Operating a SHARPTVUsing the Remote

TV function control.. . Turning Off the LCD Backlight and Indications 22

Using AQUOS LINK.... . 22

Controlling RSS

Reader function ...23

BD/DVD/CD Playback

Loading a Disc 24 BD/DVD Video Playback .

Displaying the disc information

BD/DVD Menus 25

Start playback Using the disc menu.. . 25 Using the pop-up menu 25

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-L1VE..................... 26

Use of PictureinPicture function

(secondary audio/video playback) 26 Virtual BD-L1VE

the

Blu-ray

selecting

Package.........

disc

player

a title

using

from

Control

AOUOS

the

top

LINK

19-23

24-32

26 26

DVD-R/-RW

Playback. .

Playback by selecting a

Playback by selecting a chapter.. . . 28

Sorting the titles..... . 28

Playback by selecting a Playing

Audio CD Playback....... . 29

Playback from the beginning.. . 29 Playback by selecting a track. . 29

Operation procedure for the "Functions" menu 29

Audio Data (MP3

Playing back Audio data (MP3 To To

Displaying Still Images

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

Setting slide show speed/repeat playback 32

Playback Functions

11 11 11 12

Fast Forward/Reverse (Search) 32 Skipping to the Next or the Start of the Current Chapter

(TrackITitle) 33 Pause/Frame Advance Playback 33

Slow Playback.................. . 33

Repeat Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of

a Specified Part)................................. . 34

Displaying the Audio Information 34

Switching Subtitles 34 Switching the Angle 35 Displaying the Angle Mark 35

Settings During Playback

Function Control............ . 36

Function control operation procedure 36 Functions which canbeset.

(VR

format) / BD-RE/-R

title........

PlaylisL

back

the

title

you

stopped

File)

Playback..........................

play another skip the file during Playback 30

Playbackofa

file

during Playback 30

(JPEG

TitleorChapter

(BDAV

while

files)..............

files)

(Repeat

. 37

Settings

SETTINGS

Common operations... . 38

Basic Operation for Playback Setting 38 Audio Video Settings Smart Settings 40 AQUOS

Playback Setting.....

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

Version.......................................................... .

21 21 21 21

24 24

System ..41 Communication Setup

USB Memory Management 45 Software Update

Appendix

RS-232C port specifications Troubleshooting

On-screen Error Messages 54 About Software License 55 Specifications 56 Glossary CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTy 60

LINK..................................

The operation procedure for inputting characters

manually.. . 44

Settings.......

Auto Update from Network.................. ...46

Manual Update from Network 47 Manual Update from USB memory device

Reset this Player 54

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being

Playback)

27-28

played.

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What would you like to do with this Player?

Watching high quality movies on Bluray discs

This Player offers playback.

BD/DVD/CD Playback

full

high-definition Blu-ray disc

(p.

24)

What to do first:

Refer to "Getting Started"

for watching your discs.

(p.

10)

to prepare

Enjoying different kinds of discs and contents

Use this Player to enjoy various types of optical

discs such

multimedia content.

About Discs (pp. 6-7) BD/DVD/CD Playback (p. 24)

Simple connection and operation through

This Playerisequipped withanHDMI terminal. can connect it to theTVusing HDMI and no other

will

cable is

compatible with AQUaS LINK, you can control

both the

Introduction to Connections

Video Connections

Enjoying BD-L1VE functions through

the internet

This Playeriscompatible with enjoy bonus content such as movie trailers through the internet when playing back BD-Video discs compatible with

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-L1VE

DVDs and CDs that contain various

HDMI

be needed to enjoy movies.Ifyour TV

and this Player with simple operations.

(p.

14)

BD-L1VE.

You

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can

(p.26)

Introduction (pp. 1-12)

Explains the important operation information.

Connection (pp. 13-18)

Shows the connecting options provided by • this

Player.

Disc Playback (pp. 19-37)

Shows simple playback and useful functions. •

Settings (pp. 38-50)

Gives you more optionstosuit your •

circumstances.

Appendix (pp. 51-60)

Provides troubleshooting tips and more information.

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* The illustrations and on-screen displays

slightly from the actual operations.

this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary

DEAR

SHARP

CUSTOMER

Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP Blu-ray Disc Player.Toensure 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

Electncityisused to perform many useful functions, butitcan also cause personal injunes and property damage improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priorityonsafety. However, improper use can result instructions when Installing, operating and cleaning the product. Blu-ray Disc

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Player,

Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed

all

warnings.

all

Follow Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings. Install Do that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one 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. replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walkedonor pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified When a cart Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer damaged have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to

normally, or has been dropped.

instructions.

not install near any heat sources suchasradiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)

all

servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicingisrequired when the apparatus has been

electric shock and/or

please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

any

way,

suchaspower-supply cord or plugisdamaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

fire.Inorder to prevent potential danger. please observe the following

ensure your safety and prolong the service

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

the provided plug does not

fit

into your outlet, consultanelectrician for

the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

rain

or moisture, does not operate

life

of your

Additional Safety Information

15)

Power

Sources-

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.

16)

Overloading- Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptaclesasthis can result a risk of

17)

Object and Liquid dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result the product.

18)

Damage Requiring under the following conditions:

fire

When the AC cord or plugisdamaged, b)Ifliquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c)Ifthe product has been exposed to d)Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions

Adjust only those controls that

controls may result

product to its normal operation, e)Ifthe product has been dropped or damagedinany

o When the product exhibits a distinct change

19)

Replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics may result

20)

Safety

Check-Upon

checks to determine that the product

21)

Wall

or ceiling

the method recommended by the manufacturer.

22)

The main AC plugisusedasdisconnect device and shall always remain readily operable.

This product shouldbeoperated only from the type of power source indicatedonthe marking label.

or electric shock.

Entry-

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openingsasthey may touch

a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on

Service-

Parts-

fire, electric shock. or other hazards.

mounting-When

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel

rain

or water,

are

covered by the operating instructionsasan

damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the

way,

and

performance - this indicates a need for service.

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

the original part. Unauthorized substitutions

completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety

isinproper operating condition.

mounting the productona wall or ceiling,besure to install the product according to

improper adjustment of other

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Water and laundry tub; Stand-Do

• can cause the product to fall, resulting 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. manufacturer.

• Selecting the

• Ventilation-The vents and other openings and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product.Donot place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product designed for built-in installation; do not place the product proper ventilation

• Heat- The product should be situated away from heat sources such products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Lightning-For

• long periods of time, unplug line

prevent

•

prevent

•

No objects filled with liquids, suchasvases, should be placed on the product. To

prevent

•

surges.

Moisture-Do

a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

not place the product onanunstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base

location-Select

added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when itisleft unattended and unused for

fire,

never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the product.

fire

or shock hazard,donot expose this producttodripping or splashing.

fire

or shock hazard,donot place theACcord under the product or other heavy items.

not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or

serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart,

Use

only the mounting hardware recommended by the

a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.

the cabinet

provided or the manufacturer's instructions are followed.

from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-

are

designed for ventilation.Donot cover or block these vents

an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

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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.

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

•

• For severe dirt, soak a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.)

thoroughly, wipe off the dirt, then wipe again with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do not use chemicals or a chemically treated cloth for cleaning.

some neutral detergent diluted with water, wring the cloth out

may damage the cabinet finish.

not

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About Discs

Blu-ray Disc

Blu-ray Discisthe ultimate next generation optical media format. offering the following key features:

• Largest capacity (25 GB single layer - 50 GB dual

- with over 5 times the amount of content possible with current DVDs, particular'ly well suited for high definition feature films with extended levels of interactive features

• Pristi e picture quality with the capability for full higll 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

• Hardware products will be backward compatible with DVDs, allowing continued enjoyment of existing DVD libraries,

• DIsc Durability - new breakthroughs technologies gives Blu-ray Discs the strongest resistance to scratches and finger prints,

the marketplace

hard coating

layer)

Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Player

• The following discs can be played backinthis Player, Do

8 cm

not use

• 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 guaranteed, is

not guaranteed evenifthe discs can be played back,

Disc Type

BD Region Video

NALL

(3")to12cm(5")

addition, the image quality or sound quality

Recording

Format

code

adapter

Contents

Audio 12 ern

+ Video

(Movie)

Disc Size

(S")

not

• BD/DVD video players and discs have region codes, which in

dictate the regions Player's region code marked

• BD/DVD video operations and functions may be different

from the explanations may be prohibited due to disc manufacturer's settings,

•

If during playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure displayed,

• The audio component of a

kHz (Linear PCM) will be output playback,

ALL will play

a menu screen or operating instructions

which a disc canbeplayed, This

A for BD and 1 for

any player,)

this manual and some operations

DVD

video recorded at 96

DVD

(Discs

are

displayed

48 kHz audio during

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• Playbackfmsomeofthe discsinthe left side column

tables may not be possible depending on the disc.

• "Finallze" refers to a recorder processing a recorded disc

so that

will playinother

this player, Only finalized DVD discs will play back this player, discs)

• Some discs cannot recording format.

(This

player does not have a function to finalize

DVD

players/recordersaswell

played back depending on the

Discs that Cannot Be Used with

This Player

The following discs cannot be played back or will

not play back properly

disc

mistakenly played back, speaker damage

may occur. Never attempt to play back these

discs.

COG, Video CD, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, SVCD,

PO,

CDV,

SACD, with the cartridge, CD-WMA

CVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, BD-RE

this Player. If such a

BD-RE DL BD-R DL

DVD

Video 1/ALL

Region code Video format Audio 12 em

0(ID

DVD+RW/DVD+R DVD-RW/DVD-R OVO+R DUDVD-R DL

AudiO

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CO-RW/CD-R

*1 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

BDMV/BDAV format

VideoNRI AVCHO format (finalized disc (Movie) only)

JPEG' Still image

MP3'

Audio

(CO-OA) Audio CD Audio

(CD-OA) JPEG' Still image

MP3" Audio

With

this

Player,

+ Video (Movie)

Audio 12 + Video

(JPEG

file)

Audio

AudiO

file)

(JPEG

(S")

Scm (3")

(S")

Scm

(T)

12cm

(5")

Scm (3')

ern

Discs with unusual shapes cannot be played.

• 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.

• 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

The following DVD video discs cannot be played.

• Discs not displaying "1" 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

The following BD-RE/R, DVD-RW/R and

DVD+RW/R discs cannot be played.

• Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be

played back,

The following Audio CD discs cannot be played.

• Discs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting

copyrights (copy control signal) may not be played back with this Player

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

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About Discs

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

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

• Discs recorded JPEG/MP3

• 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

*2 About the JPEG file format

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

a format other than an Audio CD and

file

format cannot be played back.

Player.

File formats that are not compatible.

• Still imagesinformats other than JPEG (such as cannot be played.

• There may be some files that cannot be played even areinJPEG format.

• Progressive JPEG files cannot be played.

• Moving image files cannot be played, even though they are JPEG files.

well as Motion JPEG format files

TIFF)

they

Other files that cannot be played back.

•

You

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

•

You

may not be abletoplay 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 timetoplay files depending on the number of folders, number of files and volume of data involved.

•

EXIF

information will not be displayed. Exchangeable Image storing interchange information those using JPEG compression. (Refer more information.)

*3 About the

MP3 files are audio data compressedinthe MPEG1/2 Audio layer-3 file format. "MP3 files" have ".mp3" as extensions. (Some files that have ".mp3" extensions been recorded played.)

File

Format, andisa standard for

MP3

file format

MP3 format will produce noise or cannot be

EXIF

stands for

image files, especially

http://exif.org for

files that have not

Playing the MP3file format

• The MP3 files are not playedinthe order they were recorded.

• It

recommendedtorecord data at a lower speed as data

recorded at a fast speed can produce noise and may not

be able

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

• Depending on the folder tree, reading MP3 files can take

time.

• The playing time may not be correctly displayed during

MP3 file playback.

be played.

The following files cannot be played on this player.

• When both Audio CD [CD-DA] format and JPEG/MP3 formats are recorded on a disc. (The discisrecognized to

Audio CD [CD-DA] only tracksinAudio CD [CD-DA]

be 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) with this unit by making folder(s) on discs devices as shown below.

Example

Root

Including the root directory, the maximum number of

folders and files

of a folder structure:

O~1.jpg/001.mp3

255.jpg/255mp3

001.jpg/001.mp3

256,jpg/256mp3

each folderislimited to 256intotal.

File and folder requirements

• The discs or USB memory devices which this player can play back (recognize) are limited to the following properties:

EXIF

Contains Picture resolution: Between 32 x 32 and 7680 x 4320

pixels (only JPEG files) Maximum number of folders and files Maximum hierarchy level of folders: 5

File

size: 20 MBorless (JPEG files)

format files (only JPEG files)

200

or less (MP3 files)

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•

File

and folder names displayed on this player may differ

from those displayed on PCs.

laudio

r------<-r-

data (MP3 files)

USB memory

001.jpg/001.mp3

256.jpg/256.mp3

each folder: 256

file

•

About Disc Contents

BD Video

Enjoy BD-specific functions including BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM Profile 1 Version 1.1), such (page

26). For the BD video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW/BDLIVE,

you can enjoy additional contentsbycopying the data from the discs or downloading this function primary video while playing video commentary from the film director on a small screen as a secondary video.

capable of playing the original movieasthe

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•

The

available functions differ depending on the disc.

picture-in-picture. and

via

the internet.

For

BD-L1VE

instance,

DTS

DTSisa digital sound system developed by use

cinemas.

Linear PCM

Linear PCMisa signal recording format used for Audio CDs and on some DVD and Blu-ray discs. The sound on Audio CDsisrecorded at 44.1 kHz with 16 bits. (Sound

recorded between 48 kHz with 16 bits and 96 kHz with 24 bits on kHz with 16 bits and 192 kHz with 24 bits on BD video discs.)

Subtitle languages

This indicates the kind of subtitles.

DVD

video discs and between 48

DTS.

Inc. for

D Screen aspect ratio

Movies are shotina vanety of screen modes.

Title,

• Blu-ray discs and DVDs are divided into "Titles" and "Chapters". movie would

hand, are subdivisions of titles.

• Audio CDs are divided into "Tracks". "Track" as one tune on

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B Camera angle

Recorded onto some BD/DVD discs are scenes which

have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene from the left side, from the right side, etc.).

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Region code

This indicates the region code (playable region code).

The

Icons UsedinThis Operation

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Video discs.

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I Indicates the functions that can be performed

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for BD-RE discs .

.....Indicates the functions that canbeperformed

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

oAudio tracks and audio formats

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

Dolby Digital

A sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. that gives movie theater ambience to audio output when the Player amplifier.

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connected to a Dolby Digital processor or

DTS,

the lististhe

MPEG etc.

Important Information

Disc Precautions Copyright

Be Careful of Scratches and Dust

•

Bo,

OVO

and CO discs are sensitivetodust, 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 discinthe centerofthe disc case and store the case and disc upright.

Avoid storing discsinlocations subjecttodirect sunlight, close heating appliancesorin of

high humidity.

not drop discsorsubject

strong vibrationsorimpacts.

Avoid storing

where there are large amounts dustormoisture.

discsinlocations

locations

them

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Handling Precautions

•Ifthe surface is soiled, only) cloth. When wiping discs, always move the center hole toward the outer edge.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzene, thinner, static electricity prevention liquidsorany

• Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paperoradhesive labelstothe disc.

•Ifthe playing surfaceofa disc is soiledorscratched, the Player may decide that the disc is incompatible and eject

the disc tray,orit any dirt off the playing surface with a soft cloth.

wipe

gently with a soft,

other

may failtoplay the disc correctly. Wipe

the

solvent.

damp

cloth from

(water

• Audio-visual material may consistofcopyrighted which

must

not

be recorded without the authorityofthe ownerofthe copyright. Refertorelevant lawsinyour country.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology thatisprotectedbyU.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Useofthis copyright protection technology mustbeauthorizedbyMacrovision, andisintended for home

and

other

limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorizedbyMacrovision. Reverse engineering disassembly is prohibited.

works

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 Laboratories.

• Manufactured under license 5,451,942;

6,487,535; other

U.S. and a registered trademark and the Ho

and DTS-HD Master Audio IEssential are trademarks

DTS, Inc.

•

is a trademark.

Blu-r~#OIsT

• "SO-LIVE" logoisa trademarkofBlu-ray Disc Association.

•

is a trademarkofoVD

Corporation.

• HDMI, the Interface are trademarksorregistered trademarksofHDMI Licensing LLC.

• "x.v.Color" and "x.v.Color" logo are trademarksofSony

Corporation.

• Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are

trademarksorregistered trademarksofSun Microsystems, Inc.inthe United States

• "BONUSVIEW" logoisa trademarkofBlu-ray Disc

Association.

•

"AVCHo" Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

double-D

5,956,674; 7,392,195; 7,272,567; 7,333,929;

worldwide

HDMIIogo

and the

"AVCHo"

symbol are trademarksofDolby

under

5,974,380; 5,978,762;

patents issued & pending.

and High-Definition Multimedia

and/or

U.S. Patent #'s:

oTS

logos, Symbol,

Format/Logo

other

countries.

logo are trademarks

6,226,616;

7,212,872

oTS

oTS-

Licensing

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Cleaning the Pick Up Lens

• Never use commercially available cleaning discs. The use of

these discs can

• Request the nearest service center approvedbySHARP clean the lens.

Warnings about

• Condensation may form on following conditions:

- Immediately after a heater has been turned on.

-Ina steamyorvery humid room.

- When the Playerissuddenly moved from a

environment to a

When condensation forms:

•Itbecomes difficult for the Playertoread the signals on the disc and prevents the Player from operating properly.

remove condensation:

• Take out the disc and leave the Player with the off until the condensation disappears. Using the Player

when thereiscondensation

damage

dew

warm

the lens.

formation

pickuplensordiscinthe

one.

may

cold

power

cause malfunction.

ENERGY

STAR®

Program Information

Products that have earned

the ENERGY

STAR®

are designed to protect the environment through

superior energy efficiency.

ENERGY

comply with the ENERGY above, please set the Quick Start function to "No" as described on page 40.

ENERGY

STAR

STAR@

standards mentioned

STAR® is a U.S. registered

mark.

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Getting Started

Step1:Unpacking

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

.Remote control unit

"AA"

size battery(x2)

AC cord

cable

SHARP

PlAYER

Step2:Selecting equipment to connect

Connection varies with the equipment used. Refer to Connection. (Pages 13-18) Turn

off the devices before connecting.

Step3:Playing back discs

Play back a Blu-ray disc after connecting the Player to your favorite equipment.

\,.

Refer to Disc Playback. (Pages

r Step

\,.

Adjust settings

Adjust settings to enjoy various features and other functions for playing discs.

Refer to Settings. (Pages

19-37)

38-50)

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Major Components

Main Unit (Front)

1 2

T'~~i,·-.i··~·

,..-

POWER .

1 OPEN/CLOSE

Doorflap 3 Disc tray 4 ON/STANDBY indicator

JF==JF==JF==J§====

5 6

Main Unit (Rear)

ETHERNET

DC5V500mA

STORAGE/SERVICE

(p.

110/100)

(p.

24)

b~C@

p,C@

yC@

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

.,A

AQlIOSf'lIREMOOE

8 9

(p.

20)

"1{J

2CH AUDIO DIGITAL

AVQUT

6 7

~--

EJ]

AUDIQOUT

OPTICAL

5 POWER

PLAY

7 • STOP

PAUSE

(p.

20)

(p. 24)

(p.

24)

(p.

29)

---.

9 AQUOS

(pp. 20, 22)

10 Remote control sensor

Front panel display

12 BD/DVD/CD mode indicator

1 HDMI OUT terminal 2 ETHERNET terminal 3

STORAGE/SERVICE terminal

STORAGE (pp. 26,

SERVICE for software

4 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(p.15)

VIDEO 6 2CH AUDIO output jacks 7 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL

terminal 8

HOM 9 Cooling fan

The cooling fan operates while the

power

ACINterminal

RS-232C terminal

PURE

MODE indicator

(p.

20)

(p.

14)

(p.

18)

45)

(p.

48)

output jack

(p.

I cable holder (See below.)

the Playerison.

17)

(p.

19) (p.

16)

51)

(p.

17)

19)

(p.

20)

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•

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::;,

This Player comes with a dedicated cable holdersothat the cable does not place direct weight and stressonthe terminal. When connecting the cable holder and secure

~!CAUTION

•

not pullonthe

this

can

Press down on the tab and pull it towards you.

damage

HDMI

cable, be sure to pass the cable through the

it.

HOM

Icable whenitis

the

terminal or cause a poor connection.

® Pass the HDMI cable (commercially available) through the

cable holder.

@ Press

on the tab until it clicks into position.

connected to the terminal,

HDMI

Connect the

rear

the providing some slack.

CD~~

~:®

( i

HOMI

of the main unit while

:,0:.....

, ,

HOMI

cable to

·il'

~:@

cable

Major Components

Remote Control Unit

1 POWER (p. 20)

POWER

OPENI

01§

®®

DISPLAY

f,9~E~

0,,0

StTlTJ'

PUT

)

0®®@

TOP

611'1

7 II

10 II U

0 <::£:)

®-o

REPEAT

.-SKIP-.

qE>

PAUSE

mW0~~21

MENUITITLE

0:>

LIST

FUNCT;;>i

REV

Gj!J

PLAY

I pop·

FWD

(-.(

STOP

O"---H--

Be8

@,....-;...;N

II 19

II 20 II

13~1116oD61

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~ETU~

g~ll~

5 REPEAT (pp. 33, 34)

10 11

12 EXIT (pp. 20, 38) 13 A (Red), B (Green), C (Blue), D (Yellow)

15 VIDEO 16 DISPLAY (pp. 24, 34) 17

18 19

21 22 23

25 SETUP (pp. 21, 38)

Keylock function

You can set the keylocktoprevent aCCidental operations. This function allows TVs compatible also perform a Key Press and hold

• Each time you perform this operation, the function is

15 . . 25

SHARP

PLAYER

•

OPEN/CLOSE AUDIO Number

....

TOP Cursor

(pp. 28, 29, 32, 44)

FUNCTION

•

POP-UP

(p. 34), SUBTITLE (p. 34)

buttons

SKIP/"" (pp.

SKIP/'· PAUSE (pp. 29, 33) PLAY (p. 24)

MENUITITLE

buttons

(Lock) (See below.)

OUTPUT

control

FWD (p. 32) REV (p. 32)

STOP

(p. 24)

(p. 37)

27,33)

(pp. 27, 33)

LIST (pp. 25, 27)

(./T

RESET (p. 39)

buttons

(pp. 35, 36)

(p. 25)

./~),

(p. 21)

ENTER (pp.

21,

38)

0-' RETURN (pp. 29, 33)

PinP (p. 26)

with

AOUaS

Lock

on the player.

(Lock) for more than 5

activated If

you trytooperate the Player while the keylock function is set. "Hold" blinks on the front display panel that the keylock function

deactivated.

set.

seconds

LINK

indicate

Connection

Introduction to Connections

This Playerisequipped with the terminals/jacks listed below. Find the corresponding terminal/jackonyour 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

HDMI OUT terminal

® COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

jacks

@ VIDEO

Standard Quality

Audio terminals/jacks on this Player

Digital audio connection

Higher Quality

HDMI OUT terminal

output

® DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL terminal

jack

P'~

Ij~

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

Page 14

Page 15

Page 16

Page 14

•

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...

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;:,

Standard Quality

Analog audio connection

Standard Quality 2CH AUDIO output jacks

Broadband Internet connection

ETHERNET terminal

BOPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

2CH AUDIO

ETHERNET

(10/100)

Page 17

Page 18

Video Connections

Connecting to the HDMI Terminal

•

You

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

• See page 50 for information on the output of next generation audio formats.

• When you use

AQUaS

STEPS

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

2 Firmly connect

~NOTE

• Audio transmittedinOTS-HO High Resolution Audio and OTS-HO Master

Audio formats

HOMI terminal as Bitstream. Connect

an amplifier with a built-in

enJoy

the fine sound quality.

• When using an HOMI output, Digital Outputisavailable.

output from the

LINK, make sure to use a certified HOMIcable.

HOMI cable (commercially available) to the HOMI terminals

decoder

7.1

Selecting

HDMI

OUT

•

terminal

connecting

When you connect both an HOMI cable and a component cable to this player, you need to select the priority video outputin"Settings" - "Audio Video

Settings" - "Video Out Select". (See page 39.)

the

HDMI

(CD

and @).

priority

and

video

output

Component

when video

(commercially available)

HDMIIN terminal

QlO

Projector TV

HOMI cable

1:1_,&"11_

~NOTE

• When you HOMI cable only and the

switches unnecessary.)

• When you

"HOMI Video Out" image, select the desired resolution'

When you set "HOMI Video Out"

"Auto", you can only select resolutions' that are compatible

with the

• Referto"HOMI Video Out" on page39regarding the

resolutions

receiver

connect

connected

the player

HOMI automatically. (The above setting

the player to aTVwith an HOMI cable,

setto"Auto". If you

TV.

the HOMI video

a SHARP

turned on. the video output

don't

a setting

output

with an

get

other

a stable

than

After connecting

• Secure the HOMI cabletothe HOMI cable holder, passing it through the holder. (Page 11)

•

desired, connect audio equipment. (Page

•Ifnecessary, perform the Audio Video Settings. (Pages

• Refer to

• Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 24-32)

AQUaS

LINK function. (Pages 22 and

17) 39-40)

41)

Video Connections

Connecting to the Component Jacks

You

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

STEPS

1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. 2 Firmly connect a component video cable (commercially available) to the component jacks

©!

~I~I

~P"~

(Blue)

(Green)

ps~

COMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

(Red)

(Blue)

(Green)

ToGOMPONENT

VIDEO

OUT

jacks

CAUTION

•

You

needtoselect

"Settings" - "Audio Video Settings" - "Video Out

Select".

• When the priority video output "Video Out Select", the video resolution which

from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacksisthe one setin"HOMI Video Out".

• When the output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

jacksisprioritized, set the priority video output to "Component" .

(See

the

priority

page 39.) 0

(CD

and

video

output

set to "HOMI"

(g)).

output 5

•

l'D

(~)

(Blue)

(Green)

~"'~'/.

Projector

PRO

(CR)

PBO

(CB)Q

·.dJ

Component video cable

(commercially available)

(Red)

(Blue)

(Green)

receiver

~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 functionisactivated automatically; the program cannot be recorded correctly. Also, the playback image via VCR may deteriorate due to this function. However, this a malfunction. When you watch the program where copyright disc player be connected to LCD TV directly.

protected,werecommend that the Blu-ray

not

• Connect audio equipment or the audio terminalsofthe

•Ifnecessary, perform the Audio Video Settings. (Pages 39-40)

lV.

(Page

17)

®-

Video Connections

Connecting to the Video

You

can enjoy the images through the video jack.

STEPS

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

2 Firmly connect an

cable (supplied) to the video jacks

-----,

(!)

Jack

(CD

and @).

. .

(Yellow)

VIDEO

AVOUT

VIDEO output

VIDEO input jack

(Yellow)

jack

cable (supplied)

(Yellow)

VIDEO

(Yellow)

----

,-'

'''--«""

~~~--:-:.

Blu-ray

Player

~NOTE

• Connect the Blu-ray disc playertoLCD TV directly. the image may deteriorate due to the copy guard function.

• When you record the program where copyright function program cannot be recorded correctly. Also. the playback image via VCR may deteriorate due to this function. However. this the program

be connected t

----.

.....

not a malfunction. When you watch

recommend

Connect directly

sc LCD TV

you play back the image via VCR.

protected, the

activated automatically; the

ere copyright

that the Blu-ray disc player

o LCD TV directly.

!:~~~1

copy

guard

protected,

..•...•

C;;;

Projector

• Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals oftheN.(Page

•Ifnecessary, perform the Audio Video Settings. (Pages 39-40)

z:;

CH~C"J

receiver

17)

Audio Connections

Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal or Audio Jacks

•

You

can connect audio equipment or theTVto the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal or 2CH AUDIO output jacks.

• See page 50 for information on the output of next generation audio formats.

STEPS

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

2 Firmly connect an optical digital cable (commercially available) or

terminals or audio jacks

r--

(White)

JITIlI

2CH AUDIO

output jacks

cable (supplied)

(Red)

(0) and ®, or @ and @).

+ +

(@L

2CH AUDIO

AVOUT

Whi

Red

BOPTleAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO

cable (supplied) to the optical digital audio

• When using OPTICAL output,

5.1

ch Digital Outputisavailable.

7.1

ch Digital Outputisnot available.

OPTICAL

terminal

NOTE:

7.1

ch Audioisavailable via the HDMI

terminal.

output

OUT

Optical digital cable (commercially available)

\J.)

~ ~

...

c)'

AUDIO

input jacks

(White)

(Red)

+ +

L-AUDIO-R

(White)~

•Ifnecessary, perform the Audio Video Settings. (Pages 39-40)

• Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 24-32)

Amplifier

OPTICAL

input terminal

Broadband Internet Connection

Connecting to the ETHERNET terminal

•

You

can enjoy a variety of contents with interactive functions by connectingtothe internet when playing BD-

LIVE

compatible discs. Refer to pages 26 and41regarding further information on

You

can

•

• This player can update the software from Sharp's server using the internet.

• When using the internet, a broadband internet connection

enJoyanRSS

reader function via the internet.

shown belowisrequired.

STEPS

1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. 2 Firmly connect a LAN cable (commercially available) to the ETHERNET terminal

ETHERNET

110/1001

BD-L1VE

(CD

and lZi).

functions.

~!CAUTION

• When using a broadband internet connection, a contract with an internet service providerisrequired. For more details, contact your nearest Internet service provider.

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

~NOTE

• Use a LAN cable/router supporting 1OBASE-

TX.

• SHARP cannot guarantee that with this player.

the operation manual of the equipment you have

T/1

OOBASE-

all

brands' hubs will operate

Internet Modem Hub or broadband router

ETHERNET

terminal

LAN cable (commercially available)

LAN

After connecting

• Perform the communication settings. (Pages 42-44)

• When enjoying the BD-LiVE function,

• When enjoying the RSS reader function, see page 23.

•

update the software via the internet, perform Software Update Settings. (Pages 46-47)

(®-

load

a BD-LiVE compatible disc and

play

back the contents.

(Pages24and

26)

Disc Playback

Before Starting Playback

Loading the Batteriesinthe Remote Control

1 Hold

the tabonthe battery cover and pull the

cover towards the direction

Load the

UM/SUM-3). Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the battery compartment.

two

"AA"

size batteries (R-06 size,

the arrow.

(±)

and 8 indications

f~~)®

""'-8

Insert the smaller tab of the battery cover into

the opening until it clicksinplace

CD,

and press down on the cover

®.

Approximate operating range of remote control

Remote control sensor

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,'-

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, .

, 30° 30°

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• Remote control unit

~NOTE

• Do not subject the remote control unit to shock, water or excessive humidity.

• The remote control unit may not function remote sensor

• 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 unit for an extended periodoftime.

WARNING

• Do not use or store batteriesindirect sunlightorother excessively hot place, suchasInside a car or near a heater.

This can cause batteries catch fire.

can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

isindirect sunlight or any other strong light.

you will not use the remote control

-----------

leak, overheat, explode or

the Player's

Connecting the Power Cord

Plug

the suppliedACcord into the

the

rear

of the

Player.

Then plug intoACoutlet.

AC outlet

~NOTE

• Place the Player close to the AC outlet, and keep the power plug within reach.

• TO PREVENT RISK

TOUCH THE UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES WHILE THE AC CORD

• The ON/STANDBY indicator blinks while the Player

preparing for starting up. until the ON/STANDBY indicator stops blinking.

you are not going to use this Player for a long period of

•

time, be sure

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

CONNECTED .

You

remove the AC cord from the AC outlet.

ACINterminal

ToACIN

cannot turn the Player on

terminal

•

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