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on the rear of the product)inthe space provided. Model No.: _

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ENGLISH

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN

OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

OR

MOISTURE.

DO

NOT

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CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

"WARNING-FCC

Regulations state that

A.

any

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

by

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

15

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

of

or

CAUTION:

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN

HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

AS THE LASER BEAM USEDINTHIS UNIT IS
HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET.
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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

Copyright...... 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

in

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

by

selecting

Package.........

disc

player

a title

using

from

Control

AOUOS

the

top

LINK

menu

19-23

24-32

25

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

Displaying Still Images

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

Setting slide show speed/repeat playback 32

Playback Functions

11
11
11
12

14

17

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

(JPEG

TitleorChapter

(BDAV

while

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

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

22

24
24

System ..41
Communication Setup

USB Memory Management 45
Software Update

Appendix

RS-232C port specifications
Troubleshooting

To

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

format)

being

Playback)

27-28

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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

as

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

TV

and this Player with simple operations.

(p.

(p.

14)

BD-L1VE.

BD-L1VE.

You

You

13)

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.

•

•

* The illustrations and on-screen displays

slightly from the actual operations.

in

this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary

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3

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

11

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3)

4)

5)

6)

7)

8)

9)

10)

11

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12)

13)

14)

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

in

electric shock and/or

please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

is

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

in

any

way,

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

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

To

ensure your safety and prolong the service

in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

If

the provided plug does not

fit

into your outlet, consultanelectrician for

by

the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

rain

or moisture, does not operate

life

if

of your

Additional Safety Information

15)

Power

Sources-

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.

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

a)

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

in

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

Service-

Parts-

In

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

in

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

way,

and

in

performance - this indicates a need for service.

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

as

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

in

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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

To

prevent

•

To

prevent

•

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

prevent

•

surges.

Moisture-Do

in

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

in

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.

in

the cabinet

is

provided or the manufacturer's instructions are followed.

it

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

in

an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless

as

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.

To

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

•

in

• 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

It

may damage the cabinet finish.

not

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5

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,

in

the marketplace

in

hard coating

layer)

Types of Discs that Can Be Used
with This Player

• The following discs can be played backinthis Player, Do

an

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")

In

addition, the image quality or sound quality

Recording

Format

code

-

adapter

Contents

Audio 12 ern

+ Video

(Movie)

is

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

is

A for BD and 1 for

in

any player,)

in

this manual and some operations

DVD

video recorded at 96

as

DVD

(Discs

are

displayed

48 kHz audio during

~NOTE

• 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

it

will playinother

as

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

be

played back depending on the

in

Discs that Cannot Be Used with

This Player

The following discs cannot be played back or will

on

not play back properly

is

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

~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

CO"

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

CD

(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

is

A,

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

is

1,

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.

in

• 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.

as

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

well as Motion JPEG format files

TIFF)

if

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.)

in

File

Format, andisa standard for

MP3

file format

MP3 format will produce noise or cannot be

EXIF

stands for

in

image files, especially

to

http://exif.org for

or

files that have not

Playing the MP3file format

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

• It

is

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.

to

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

an

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

*4

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

in

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)

MB

200

or less (MP3 files)

~NOTE

•

File

and folder names displayed on this player may differ

from those displayed on PCs.

laudio

r------<-r-

.

.

data (MP3 files)

or

USB memory

*4

001.jpg/001.mp3

256.jpg/256.mp3

*4

*4

in

each folder: 256

file

•

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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.

is

capable of playing the original movieasthe

~NOTE

•

The

available functions differ depending on the disc.

as

picture-in-picture. and

it

via

the internet.

For

BD-L1VE

instance,

DTS

DTSisa digital sound system developed by
use

in

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

is

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.)

f)

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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".
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and Track

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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.).

III

Region code

This indicates the region code (playable region code).

The

Icons UsedinThis Operation

is

shot from the front.

Manual

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for BD-R discs.

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for

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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.

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for CD-R discs.

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for CD-RW discs.

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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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IS

connected to a Dolby Digital processor or

DTS,

in

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.

Do

not drop discsorsubject

to

strong vibrationsorimpacts.

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where there are large amounts
dustormoisture.

discsinlocations

locations

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•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

or

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

of

DTS, Inc.

•

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is a trademark.

Blu-r~#OIsT

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•

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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

©1996-2008

HDMIIogo

and the

"AVCHo"

symbol are trademarksofDolby

under

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

patents issued & pending.

DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

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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.

To

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.

to

ENERGY

STAR®

Program Information

Products that have earned

the ENERGY

STAR®

are
designed to protect the
environment through

superior energy efficiency.

ENERGY

To

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

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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)

AV

AC cord

cable

SHARP

so

PlAYER

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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.

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Refer to Disc Playback. (Pages

r Step

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4:

Adjust settings

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

Refer to Settings. (Pages

19-37)

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(p. 24)

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3

9 AQUOS

(pp. 20, 22)

10 Remote control sensor

11

Front panel display

12 BD/DVD/CD mode indicator

1 HDMI OUT terminal
2 ETHERNET terminal
3

BD

STORAGE/SERVICE terminal

BD

STORAGE (pp. 26,

SERVICE for software

4 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

(p.15)

5

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

terminal
8

HOM
9 Cooling fan

The cooling fan operates while the

power

10

ACINterminal

11

RS-232C terminal

PURE

MODE indicator

(p.

(p.

20)

(p.

14)

(p.

18)

45)

(p.

48)

output jack

(p.

I cable holder (See below.)

to

the Playerison.

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(p.

19)
(p.

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cable does not place direct weight and stressonthe terminal. When
connecting the
cable holder and secure

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•

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not pullonthe

this

can

CD

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.

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in

on the tab until it clicks into position.

connected to the terminal,

HDMI

as

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rear

the
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7

8

9

10
11

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

14

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

18
19

20

21
22
23

24

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

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PLAYER

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AUDIO
Number

....

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(pp. 28, 29, 32, 44)

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•

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)

MENU

(p. 24)

(p. 37)

27,33)

(pp. 27, 33)

LIST (pp. 25, 27)

(./T

RESET (p. 39)

buttons

(pp. 35, 36)

(p. 25)

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(p. 21)

ENTER (pp.

21,

38)

0-' RETURN (pp. 29, 33)

PinP (p. 26)

with

AOUaS

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on the player.

@w

(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

or

deactivated.

is

set.

seconds

LINK

.

to

indicate

to

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12

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

CD

HDMI OUT terminal

® COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

jacks

@ VIDEO

Standard Quality

Audio terminals/jacks on this Player

Digital audio connection

Higher Quality

CD

HDMI OUT terminal

output

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Standard Quality 2CH AUDIO output jacks

Broadband Internet connection

ETHERNET terminal

BOPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

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2CH AUDIO

ETHERNET

(10/100)

Page 17

Page 17

Page 18

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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

is

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

G)

LINK, make sure to use a certified HOMIcable.

an

HOMI cable (commercially available) to the HOMI terminals

decoder

7.1

to

ch

Selecting

To

HDMI

OUT

Q

~

•

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)

To

HDMIIN terminal

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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

AV

receiver

connect

to

connect

connected

of

the player

HOMI automatically. (The above setting

the player to aTVwith an HOMI cable,

is

setto"Auto". If you

TV.

the HOMI video

to

a SHARP

TV

is

turned on. the video output

don't

to

a setting

output

TV

with an

get

other

is

a stable

than

After connecting

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

•

If

desired, connect audio equipment. (Page

•Ifnecessary, perform the Audio Video Settings. (Pages

• Refer to

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

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14

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

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(Red)

(Blue)

(Green)

ToGOMPONENT

CD

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

is

set to "HOMI"

(g)).

in

in

is

output 5

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..

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Component video cable

(commercially available)

(Red)

(Blue)

(Green)

TV

AV

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.

is

protected,werecommend that the Blu-ray

is

not

• Connect audio equipment or the audio terminalsofthe

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

lV.

(Page

17)

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15

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.

AV

2 Firmly connect an

cable (supplied) to the video jacks

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(CD

and @).

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(Yellow)

A

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To

VIDEO output

To

VIDEO input jack

+

(Yellow)

jack

AV

cable (supplied)

-

(Yellow)

+

@

VIDEO

(Yellow)

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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

we

be connected t

X

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.....

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is

not a malfunction. When you watch

recommend

Connect directly

sc LCD TV

Oi

If

you play back the image via VCR.

is

protected, the

is

activated automatically; the

ere copyright

wh

that the Blu-ray disc player

o LCD TV directly.

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copy

guard

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protected,

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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

To

2CH AUDIO

output jacks

AV

cable (supplied)

IP

(Red)

(0) and ®, or @ and @).

+
+

(@L

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AVOUT

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I

Red

r

BOPTleAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO

AV

cable (supplied) to the optical digital audio

• When using OPTICAL output,

5.1

ch Digital Outputisavailable.

7.1

ch Digital Outputisnot available.

To

OPTICAL

terminal

NOTE:

7.1

ch Audioisavailable via the HDMI

terminal.

output

OUT

Optical digital cable
(commercially available)

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@

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input jacks

(White)

(Red)

+ +

+

L-AUDIO-R

(White)~

mD

TV

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

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

Amplifier

To

OPTICAL

input terminal

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17

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.

as

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.

to

• 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

+

To

ETHERNET

terminal

LAN cable
(commercially available)

+

00

LAN

PC

After connecting

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

• When enjoying the BD-LiVE function,

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

•

To

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

(®-

18

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

2

in

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,

of

the arrow.

(±)

and 8 indications

f~~)®

""'-8

Insert the smaller tab of the battery cover into

3

the opening
until it clicksinplace

CD,

and press down on the cover

®.

Approximate operating range of
remote control

Remote control sensor

eE<._s;~

,'-

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, .

, 30° 30°

7m

in

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~NOTE

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

if

• 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.

It

can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

isindirect sunlight or any other strong light.

if

you will not use the remote control

-----------

to

leak, overheat, explode or

the Player's

Connecting the Power Cord

Plug

the suppliedACcord into the

the

rear

of the

Player.

Then plug intoACoutlet.

To

AC outlet

~NOTE

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

OF

• 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.

If

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

•

time, be sure

to

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

IS

CONNECTED .

You

remove the AC cord from the AC outlet.

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ToACIN

cannot turn the Player on

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Before Starting Playback

Turning the Power On

POWER

(Q)

EXIT

o

/

POWER A

r---------',

ON/STANDBY indicator

\'---------.

Entering standby

Press POWER on the remote control or on the Player

to enter

•Ityou press POWER again Immediately after entenng

~NOTE

• When the ON/STANDBY indicatorisblinking (may take

standby_

U

LII

1.1_,L

If

standby, the Player may not turn on.
for 10 seconds m more and then turn on the power again,

some time). the Player cannot be turned on,

this happens, wait

Indicators on the Player

ON/STANDBY indicator

Gl'een on Power on
Red blinks Prepanng for standby
Red

on

AQUOS PURE

Green

on

BD/DVD/CD

Blue on
Blue blinks

MODE

mode indicator

Standby

indicator

OutputinAOUOS
MODE

Playing back
Loading a disc

(See

PURE

page 22.)

~

&====!\===ll===J~=~-

AQUOS PURE MODE indicator

~~~~~~~~~~

BD/DVD/CD mode indicator

Turning the power on

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

'-1"

I

~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"
will be displayed, so please perform the language setting
(see

step 4 of page 21).

• When you turn on the power, the Menu screen automatically
displays for a while,
Press

EXIT to exit the Menu screen.

(see

Player.

I I

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page 41), the language setting screen

II

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Before Starting Playback

Language Setting

o

SETUP

Changing the on-screen display
language

1 Press SETUP

• The same operation can be performed by pressing

ENTER after selecting the Menu icon on the

paper screen.

to

display the Menu screen.

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I'CIILI

Wall

Operating a SHARP TV Using the
Remote Control

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

TV.

TV function control

S

I~put

I

o

• TV Power: POWER

• TV-AV Selector: INPUT

• TV Volume up/down: VOL

• TV Channel up/down: CH

+

I-

!\/V

2 Press

3 Press

4 Press

JlJj'f

to

select "Settings", then press~or

ENTER.

JJ.I'f

to

select "On Screen Language",

~

or

then press

JJ.I'f

display on the screen, then press ENTER.

ENTER.

Audio

Video

Settings

Smart

Settings

AQUOSUNK

Playback

Setting

On

Screen

Language

Communication

Version

USB

Memory
Software
System

to

select the language you

Setup

Management

Update

Settings

want

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language. etc., see page 25.

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Before Starting Playback

Turning Off the LCD Backlight and

Indications

If

you

feel

that the indicatorsonthe player's front
display
turn them off except for the ON/STANDBY indicator.

are

too bright when watching movies,

o

SETUP

you

1 Press SETUP to display the Menu screen.

• The same operation can be performed by pressing

ENTER after selecting the Menu icon on the

paper screen.

Wall

2 Press Jt./T to select "Settings", then press

ENTER.

3 Press

4 Press

S Press

6 Press SETUP

press

~

~

press

ENTER.

Jt.IT

to select "Smart Settings", then

or ENTER.

Jt.IT

to

select "Front Display/LED", then

or ENTER.

Jt.IT

to select "On" or "Off", then press

or

EXIT

to

exit.

can

~

Using

AQUaS

LINK

Controlling the Blu-ray disc player
using

AQUaS

WhatisAQUOS LINK?

Using the HOMI CEC (Co sumer Electronics Control),
AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate this player with
your SHARP AQUOS

What you can do with AQUOS LINK

When you connect this player to the LCD TV compatible
with AQUOS LINK using an HOMIcable, you can perform
the function listed below.
HOMI 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 playerisin stop mode,

the power of this player will be turned off automatically.

or

case, while playing back a disc, the power does not turn off.)

Automatic poweronfunction

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

When you connect this playertoan AQUOS LCD
compatible with AQUOS LINK and set "AQUOS LINK" to
"Yes" (page 41), images automatically adjusted to the most
suitable image quality for the AQUOS TV are output from the
HOMI OUT terminal of this player.
The AQUOS PURE MODE indicator on the player lights
green.

LINK

TV.

(See

page14for connecting to the

MODE

AQUOS PURE MODE indicator

TV

With

(In

in

the

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~NOTE

•Inordertomake AQUOS LINK available, set up AQUOS
LINK on the LCD TV thatisconnected to this player. See

41

page
Refer to the Operation Manual of the

regarding setup.

regarding the setup of this player.

TV

for details

Before Starting Playback

RSS Reader function

In

this

Player,
SHARP provides through the internet
scrolling text.

•Toenjoy this function, perform the broadband internet

connection (page

42-44), then perform the following operation.

~NOTE

• The information displayed varies periodically. However, the

updating period

• The operation and text display may not be possible

depending on the status of the player.

• When the main feature of a disc

screen

• 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.

text information, suchasnews, which

can

be displayed

18)

and communication settings (pages

is

not constant depending on the content.

is

played and the menu

is

displayed, this function cannot be displayed.

o

SETUP

1 Press SETUP to display the Menu screen.

• The same operation can be performed by pressing

ENTER

paper screen.

after selecting the Menu icon on the

Wall

2 Press J;./T to select "e-Contents", then press

~

or

ENTER.

3 Press J;./T to select "RSS", then press

~

or

ENTER.

4 Press J;./T to select "On", then press ENTER.

• Select "Off" to turn off this function.

S Press J;./T to select the desired channel.

• The text information on the selected channel, such as
news,

is

displayed, scrolling from right to left.

~

NOTE

•Ifyou want to change the channel, press
the RSS icon and press
while the
displayed.

•

If

you want to turn the text display off, perform the
operations from step 1 when playback of the disc
stopped.

-------------

~/~

JiI./~

to select the desired channel

Wall

paper screen (Blu-ray Disc logo screen)

to select

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BD/DVD/CD Playback

This section explains playback of commercially

BD

available
CDs, and recorded DVD-RW/R discs.

Video and

DVD

Video discs

(like

movies),

LoadingaDisc

POWER

OPENi

rrY.,..

CLOSE

gm

POWER

1 Press POWER to turn on the power.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

3 Load a disc on the disc tray.

• Insert the disc with the label face up.

•

In

case of disc recorded on both sides, face

side to play back.

OPEN/CLOSE

down

the

To

stop

playback

Press.

Resume

•Ifyou press~PLAY next, playback will resume from
the point where the Player was previously stopped.
playback from the beginning, cancel resume
pressing.
work depending on the type of disc.
disc tray or enter standby.)

~NOTE

• Resume playback may not function depending on the disc.

STOP.

playback

STOP, then press~PLAY. (This may not

function

mode

In

this case, open the

To
by

Display;ngthe discinfollnation

DISPLAY

CD

r

Press DISPLAY during playback.

• Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switches
as

follows.

1

4 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

BD/DVD Video Playback

BD

VIDEOIBD-REIBD-R

DVD

VIDEOIDVD·RIDVD-RW

This player supports
playback.

• For a description of other playback functions, refer to
"Playback Functions" on pages

I

I

DVD

upscaling during

PLAY

(

......

1

DVD

32-35.

STOP

(,.j

1 Load a disc.

• Playback

• 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.

2 Press

automatically or playback is stopped.

~NOTE

• The disc load time may vary dependingonthe disc.

Regarding

• Some of the newly released80video discs cannot be
played back unless you update the player software to the
latest version. Therefore,itmay be required to update the

software of the player.

Refer to pages

software updates for the player.

may

begin

automatically,

~

PLAY if playback does not begin

playbackofBD

46-49

for more information regarding

dependingonthe disc.

video

discs

Disc Information Screen A

Disc Information Screen B

.to-

00:00:12

103:12:28

No

Display

CD

Type

of disc

® Title number being played /

@ Chapter number being played /

Chapters

@)

Elapsed playback time /

Title

~NOTE

• Disc Information Screen A disappears after about 1 minute
elapses without performing any operations.

• For some commercially-released80VIDEO discs, the total
playback time display for the ChapterlTitle may not appear.

Total

numberofTitles

Total

number of

Total

playback time for the

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BD/OVO/CO Playback

BD/DVD Menus

• This section explains how to play back a BO/OVO
video disc with a top menu, disc menu or pop-up
menu.

in

• The titles listed
options like subtitles and audio languages)
in

the disc menu.

the top menu and a disc guide (for

are

given

Using the

DVDVIDEO

Example: Select "SUBTITLE LANGUAGE".

1 Press

• The disc menu screenisdisplayedifpresent on the
DVD

2 Press

then press ENTER.

• The screen for selecting the subtitle language
displayed.

Startp~a,~a£kbyslJl~tiftllil·t~tle

frornthet()pmEjIUr'

BD

VIDEOIDVD

1 Press TOP MENUITITLE LIST.

• The top menu screenisdisplayed if present on the
BD/DVD video disc.

VIDEO

I

. ..

'..

. ..

....

'.

3 Press

press ENTER.

4 Press

disc

I

TOP

MENUITITLE

video disc.

./T

AUDIO LANGUAGE
2 SUBTITLE LANGUAGE
3 AUDIO

./T

TOP

MENUITITLE

menu

LIST.

to

select "SUBTITLE LANGUAGE",

MENU

to

select the subtitle language, then

LIST to exit.

is

TOP

MENU

~Jazz

[2]ClasSiC I

2 Press

~

NOTE

• The procedure explained on this pageisthe basic
operation procedure. Procedures vary depending on
the BD/DVD video disc, so you may need to follow the
instructions
instructions displayed on the screen.

Top menu

• With some BD/DVD discs, the
toasthe "Title Menu". Use TOP MENUITITLE LIST on
the remote control when the instructions refer to "Title
Menu".

•

If

no top menuisavailable, the TOP MENUITITLE LIST

button will have no effect.

./T

I

....

/~

ENTER.

• The selected titleisplayed back.

------------

in

the BD/DVD video disc manualorthe

I

0r-L-at-in--

GROCk

to

select the title, then press

top

menu may be referred

BDVIDEOI

1 Press

POP-UP

• The pop up menu screenisdisplayed.

• The menu contents displayed vary depending on the
disc. For details on
up menu, refer to the manual for the disc.

MENU

how

during playback.

to see and operate the

I I Pop-up menu

c=J c=J Previous page
c=J c=J Next page

2 Press

3 Press

./T

I

....

/~

to

select the desired item,

then press ENTER.

POP-UP

• The pop-up menu will automatically disappear for
some discs.

MENUtoexit.

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BD/DVD/CD Playback

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LiVE

BDVIDEO

This Playeriscompatible with additional functions of

BO-Video, BONUSVIEW (BO-ROM Profile 1 Version

1.1) and

BO-L1VE.

For BO-Video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW, the

in

functions of Picture
available For

BO-L1VE

Picture and Virtual Package

compatible discs, you can enjoy

a variety of functions via the internet

in

addition to the

are

BONUSVIEW functions.

Virtual Package/BO-L1VE dataissavedinLocal
Storage (USB memory device connected to this
Player).ToenJoy

these functions, connect a USB

memory device (2GB or greater) supporting USB

BO

2.0 High Speed (480Mbitls) to the

STORAGE/

SERVICE terminal on the back of this player.

•IfthereisinsuffiCient 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

is

recorded)
properly.

•

If

the USB memory deviceISdisconnected from this player
during playback of Virtual Package/Bo-L1VE data. playback
of the disc will stop.

• Some time may

• Refer to "USB Memory Management" on page 45 for
erasing the Virtual Package data and the Bo-L1VE data
the USB memory device.

used, the video and audio may not play back

be

required for the data to load (read/write).

~NOTE

• SHARP cannot guarantee that

devices will operate with

• Only USB memory devices formatted with

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

Format
Allocation Unit Size: Default Allocation Size

•

00
memory device to the
the player.

-

USing
from performing correctly.

Use

File

System:

not use a USB extension cable when connecting a USB

a USB extension cable may prevent the player

of

PictureinPicture function

FAT32

Bo

all

brands' USB memory

thiS

player.

FAT

32/16 are

PC,

STORAGE/SERVICE terminal of

(secondary audio/video playback)

BO-Video that includes secondary audio and video

in

compatible with Picture
with secondary audio and video simultaneously
small video

in

the corner.

Picture can be played back

as

a

1 Press PinP during playback

to

show

the

2-

picture screen,

Primary
audio/video

2

To

remove the secondary video, press PinP

Secondary
audio/video

again.

~NOTE

•Tolisten to secondary audio, make sure that "Secondary
IS

Audio"

• The secondary audio and

automatically play back and be removed depending
content. Also, playable areas may

set to "On"

(See

page 39.)

Video

for PictureInPicture may

be

restricted.

on

the

Virtual Package

For BO-Video discs compatible with Virtual Package,

data

is

copied from the discs or internettolocal
storage,
prior to playback.

Itisautomatically copied to the local storage

You

can enjoy a variety of additional
functions including secondary video, secondary audio,
subtitles, movie trailers, etc.

• The playback methods vary dependingonthe disc.

details, refer to the

diSC

manual

For

BD-LiVE

in

In

this

Player,

functions

ray

discs by connecting to the internet.

the download of bonus features such

a variety of contents with interactive

are

available through BO-LiVE compatible Blu-

You

can enjoy

as

latest movie
trailers to the USB memory device, communication
compatible BO-J interactive games, etc.

• The available functions differ dependingonthe disc.

~NOTE

• Regarding playback method of Bo-L1VE contents, etc.,
In

perform the operations
In

theBodisc manual.

•

To

enjoy Bo-L1VE functions, perform the broadband

internet connection (page

(pages 42-44).

• Refer to page
Bo-L1VE contents.

•

If

the Bo-L1VE screen does not appear fm a while after you

select the Bo-L1VE function

memory deVice may not have enough
cases. eject the disc from the
data

in

In

the "USB Memory Management" menuonpage

41

regarding the setup to restrict access to

the USB memory deVice

accordance with the instructions

18)

and communication settings

in

theBodisc menu. the

free

space.Insuch

player,

and then erase tile

uSing

the Data Erase menu

45

USB

o

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BD/DVD/CD Playback

DVD-R/-RW

(VR

format) / BD-RE/-R

(BDAV format) Playback

DVP.:!U

You
finalized disc only /

• For a description of other playback functions, refer to
"Playback Functions"

DVD·~vt

can play back a recorded disc

J

BO·REIBO·R

BO:

BOAV

on

pages

H4SKIP_

GO

rn

PLAY

format disc only).

32-34.

~C!J

TOP

MENU!

nTlE

UST

!

(OVO:VRformat

STOP

00:)

~e~

0D>

ABC

DODD

~NOTE

• "Finalize" refers to a recorder processing a recorded disc
so that
as this player. Only finalized
this player. (This player does not have a function to finalize
discs.)

• Some discs cannot be played back depending on the
audio format.

it

will playinother

OVO

OVO

0

CJ

seTUP

players/recorders as well

discs will play back

in

Playback by selecting a title

1 Load a recorded disc.

• The Title List screenisdisplayed.
Example: Thumbnail screen

•

If

the Title List screenisnot displayed, press TOP

MENUITITLE LIST.

• When loading aBOdisc with usage restrictions placed
by a

BO

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.

2 Press AfT /

press

•Ifyou want to select additional titles, switch pages by
pressing

•

You

can playback by pressing ~

pressing

3

Press.

~NOTE

• The Tttle List screen also can be displayed by pressing

TOP MENUITITLE LIST when playback

.....

/~

to

select the desired title, then

ENTER to start playback.

~

ENTER.

STOP

SKIP/"" or

to

stop

~

PLAY

playback.

SKIP!I~.

instead of

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BO/OVO/CO Playback

About Title List

• The Title List can be displayedintwo
Title Name.

• Each time you press A
Thumbnail and Title Name.

Thumbnail

Title

Name

(Red).

the screen changes between

types, Thumbnail and

Sorting

Each

time
screen
between displaying the newest title first and the oldest
title first.

the

titles

you

press B

is

displayed, the Title Name display changes

(Green)

while the Title Name

Playback by selecting a Playlist

1 Press C (Blue) while the Title List screen

displayed.

• The Playlist screenisdisplayed.
Example: Thumbnail screen

is

CD

Information of selected title

(g)

Title Name
Recording Date
Recording Duration

@ Button Guide

Playback

by

selecting a chapter

1 Press B (Green) while the Thumbnail screen

displayed.

• The chapter screen is displayed.

•Ifyou want to select additional chapters, switch pages
by

pressing

•Toreturn to the Thumbnail screen, press B (Green)

2 Press

then press

•

You
pressing

3

Press.

......

SKIP;""

./~/~/~

ENTER to start playback.

can playback by pressing ~ PLAY instead of

ENTER.

STOP

to

to

stop playback.

or

~

SKIP;I~.

select the desired chapter,

(g)

2 Press

press

3

Press.

~J~/~/~

ENTER

STOP

to

to

to

select the desired title, then

start playback.

stop playback.

Playing<back the title you stopped
while being played.

1 Press D (Yellow) while the Title List screen

displayed.

PiiCack---'-

is

2 Press

3

./If

to

select the typeofPlayback, then

press

ENTER to start playback.

Press.

STOP

to stop playback.

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BO/DVO/CD Playback

Audio CD Playback

AUDIO

COl

This Player can play back audio CDs.

• For a description of other playback functions, refer
"Playback Functions" on pages

PAUSE

00

~

PLAY

32-34.

STOP

CD

0:)

DeB

\J~

~@

Playback from the beginning

1 Load

an

audio CD.

• The CD screenisdisplayed.
(The CD screenisdisplayed only when a
disc recordedinthe CD-DA formatisinserted.)

• Playback may begin automatically, depending on the
disc.

R.ETURN

o

o

compact

Playback by selecting a track

1 Press

to

2

Operation procedure

Af'lf

to

select the track, then press

ENTER during playback or when playback

stopped.

• Playback of the selected track will begin.

Press.

STOP to stop playback.

for

the

is

"Functions" menu .

1 Press 0 (Yellow) (Functions) when the CD screen

is

displayed.

• The "Functions" menuisactivated.

2 Press

3

4

~

PLAY

automatically or playback
To

pause

the

playbackatany

• Press

Press.

II

PAUSE

STOP to stop playback.

if playback does not begin

is

stopped.

time,

press

II

or

~

PLAY

to

returntoplayback.

PAUSE.

2 Press J;./'If

press

• When playbackisstopped, only "Track" can be
selected.

• For a description of each setting, see "Functions
which can be set" (Page 37).

3 Press J;./'If / ....

• Operations vary depending on the setting. Follow the
operation instructions

4 Press

"Functions" menu.

~NOTE

• The displayed items vary depending on the disc.

to

select the desired setting, then

ENTER.

/~

to set, then press ENTER.

on

the screen.

0--'

RETURN or 0 (Yellow) to exit the

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BOIOVOICO

Playback

Audio Data (MP3 File) Playback

_..@..:!LJ

This Player can play back audio data

recordedonCD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/RW discs and
USB

• For details on the audio data that you can play using this
player, refer to page 7.

.

CD-RW

I DVD-Rj

memory devices,

....

moo

PAUSE

DO

SKIP_

.oV~-RW.1

PLAY

C8

o

SETUP

CD

STOP

,~~_.J

(MP3

files)

• Playback of the selected file will begin.

Track01.rnp3

.~

1

2

3

4

5

6

~

0:00

Track

Track
Track
Track
Track
Track

01.mp3

02.mp3

03.mp3

04.mp3

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-

5:16

5:10

5:23
5:03

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5:08

...

• When MP3 files are played, the "Functions" menu
not available,

6

To

pause

the playbackatany

7

To

Press

• Press

Press.

II

PAUSE or~PLAY to return to playback

STOP

to

stop playback.

playanothe,.fileduring Playback

./'I/f

to select the

file

press ENTER.

• The chosen

To,

$kip:tlJ4!

file

will be played.

fiJeduring

time,

press

you want to

:PI~Yback

MP3

play,

Stereo

II

then

1/12

is

PAUSE.

Load a disc or insert a USB memory device
containing audio data (MP3 files), then press

SETUP

2

Press

ENTER.

3

Press
Memory Device"

•

4

Press

• When you select a folder, press

Folder

to

display the Menu screen.

./'I/f

to

select "Music", then press ~ or

./'I/f

to

select "DVD/CD*" or "USB

I then press

Display name varies depending on the type of media
inserted,
If

only a "DVD/CD" or a USB memory device
inserted, the "DVD/CD"or"USB Memory Device"
selection screen does not appear,
step2,proceed to step

./'I/f

to

select a folder or file.

and then press

1

Itf"

to

~

or ENTER.

In

such cases, after

4,

ENTER

select a fileinthe folder,

CD

• 1

Folder

1
Folder
Folder
Folder

Track

01.mp3

Track

02.mp3

1/ALL14files

2
3
4

• 2

• 3

• 4

n 5
n 6

and

to

open

folders

Press

......

• Press

• Press

is

it,

~NOTE

...

• The Fast Forward/Reverse function does not work.

• The Repeat function does not work.

~

~

SKIP/"" or

SKIP/"I

SKIP/I~

to skip backward.
to skip forward.

~

SKIP/I~.

5 Press ENTER to play back the selected file.

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BD/DVD/CD Playback

Displaying Still Images (JPEG files)

This

Player
recordedonCD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/RW discs and
USB memory devices.

• For details on the s
this player, refer to page

• Still images are played one by one while during
show". they are automatically replaced one after another.

can

display still images

ill

images that you can display using

...

SKIP.M

(JPEG

7.

REV

FWD

files)

BSlide

mm(3)@

PAUSE

PLAY

STOP

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<:E:>

B~8

E..X.

IT.

~

",,".RN

O~@

D

o

o

SETUP

DispJayingStiU Images (JPEGfiles)

1

Load a disc or insert a USB memory device

containing Still Images (JPEG files), then press

SETUP to display the Menu screen.

Press

I.J~

to

2

ENTER.

Press

3

4

Ji./~

Memory Device", then press

* Display name varies depending on the type

inserted.

•

If

only a "DVD/CD"ora USB memory device
inserted, the "DVD/CD"or"USB
selection screen does not appear.
step

2,

Press

Ji./~

• When you select a folder, press
and then press

select "Picture", then press ~ or

to select "DVD/CD*" or "USB

~

or ENTER.

Memory

In

proceedtostep 4.

to

select a folder or file.

ENTER

JJ./T

to select a file in the folder.

of

media

is

Device"

such cases, after

to

open it,

Press ENTERtodisplay the selected file.

5

• The selected still image appears on the screen.

6 Press

replace one image with another.

7

To

• STOP.

PI:aYin9backt$Ud:~.

1

To

"Playing back Still Images

~

• The still images inside the selected folder are played

2

To

II

• Press ~ PLAYtoreturntoplayback of a slide show.

3

To

• STOP.

H<lIIIII

• The same operation can be performed by pressing

..

REV/~

• Press
selection screen.

stop the still image display at any time, press

0'"

RETURN

SKIP/

FWD.

...

t or

~

SKIP/I~

if you wish to return to the

to

Sh.QW·

play back Slide Show, in Step 6 of the

(JPEG

PLAY (Slide Show).

as a slide show.

pause the playback at any time, press

PAUSE.

stop the playback at any time, press

files)", press

I

Folder

1

co

• 1

Folder

1

• 2

Folder

2

Folder

• 3

• 4
..5Image

'!II 6

3

Folder

4

01.jpg

Image

02.jpg

1/ALL14files

and

folders

....

(Continued on the next page)

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- 31

BD/DVD/CD Playback

Setting slide show speed/repeat
playback

1 Press D (Yellow) (Slide Show Menu) while the

selection screen is displayed.

• The setting screen for "Slide Show Speed"/"Repeat
Mode Setting" appears.

2 Press

3 Press

4 Press A/'" to select "Repeat Mode Setting",

then press

A.I'''

to

select "Slide Show Speed", then

~

press

• The slide show speed may be selected from "Fast",
"Normal", "Slow1" and "Slow2".

press

or ENTER.

Ji..l'"

to

ENTER.

~ or ENTER.

select the desired speed, then

5 Press A/'"

press

to

ENTER.

select the desired item, then

6 Press EXIT to exit.

Playback Functions

cQT

...

SKIP

~

REV

GO <JE)

PAUSE

PLAY

OO~

~

NOTE

• Some operationsinthe following playback functions
cannot be performed depending on the specifications of

the disc.

-------------

G!)

fWD

@

Fast Forward/Reverse (Search)

BD

VIDEOIBOoRJBDoRE

DVD

VIDEOIDVD-RIDVD-RW

AUDIO

COl

The

Fast Forward/Reverse functionisenabled when

<I11III<I11III

REV

or

~~

FWD

Example: When

• The search speed will change each time you press the
button.

When playing back a

•

You

cannot fast forward or fast reverse from one title and

continue

~~

FWD

to

another title (except when playing audio CDs).

I

J

is

pressed during playback.

is

pressed

DVD

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32

Playback Functions

Skipping to the Next or the Start of
the Current Chapter (TracklTitle)

~1?.vIDE.QJ

.Q.YQ

~.\;JQ!.Q.fJ2J

The Skipping (to the beginning of a chapter, track or
title) functionisenabled when

~

..

J!.Q:LJ

VIDEOjDVD-R..J

~~J~Q·!L

SKIP/I~

_~~Q.:.'!U

.

.J

is

pressed during playback.

DVD-RW

.

CO·f!~J..~!J.~~~~.J

I

~

SKIP/"" or

Pause/Frame Advance Playback

SO

VIDEOiBO-RIBD-RE

~_.

Q..'{P~QJ

The Pause functionisenabled when
pressed during playback.
audio
files),

The

~

• Frame Advance Playback may not function properly with

~NOTE

• Some BO/OVO Video discs are not compatible with Pause/

• Frame Advance/Reverse Playback can be performed for

l

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"~",="",",,,,.,~,,,",,,,,_~l

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J?YICIU

CD,

audio data [MP3

these will also pause.)

Frame

Advance Playback functionisenabled when

SKIP/I~

discs other than OVO-RW

Frame Advance Playback.
OVO

discs by pressing

during pause.

is

pressed during pause.

i

_~'yP-~j

(If

you

are

files)

or still images [JPEG

(VR

format).

~

SKIPII~

II

PAUSE

playing back

or

......

SKIP/·I

is

an

Repeat Playback of a Title or
Chapter (Repeat Playback)

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VIQ~QJ

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~~!?lo~qQJ

1 Play

.~.

SO.:~.~J

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back

J~!:>_:~_J

the title or chapter you wanttorepeat.

2 Press REPEAT.

3 Press Jt./T to select the type

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

• Press 0-' RETURN

type of Repeat Playback.

• For Audio
Track" and "Specify The Part" as Repeat Playback
options.

4

Press ENTER.

Example: Repeat playback of a title

CO,

you can select "Playing Disc", "PlaYing

Title

to

cancel without setting the

of

(TITLE)

Repeat

•

Slow Playback

BO

'yIDEO

I

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The Slow Playback functionisenabled when

~

more than 2 seconds during pause.

• Press ~ PLAYtoreturn to normal playback.

~NOTE

• This doesn't work for audio

• Reverse Slow Playback cannot be performed forBOvideo

SKIP/t~or~

and

OVO

discsinAVCHO format.

J

DVQ:~ytJ

SKIP/""

COs.

is

pressed for

5 Press REPEAT

to

return to normal playback.

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33

Playback Functions

DISPLAY

o

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

QT

....

SKIP

_

REV

FWD

GO m

Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat
Playback of a Specified Part)

DVD

VID~EO

J

DVD-RIDVD-RW

AUDIOCDJ

~

PLAY

G!)

i

IE)

~NOTE

• Press

• Press

•

• For Partial Repeat Playback, set the start and end points

• Repeat Playback may be forbidden depending on the disc.

• Partial Repeat Playback may not work

•

~

SKIP/I~,

and the next chapter being play back.

H<iIIIII

SKIP/<41

cancelled and the player returns to the start of current
chapter (track).
If

you

press

......

the player
(track)

within the same title.

scenes.

!f

you

Playback status.

press

will

skip to the beginning of the previous chapter

DISPLAY,

the Repeat Playbackiscancelled

once, the Repeat Playback

SKIP/<41

again (within about 5 seconds)

in

multi-angle

you

can

confirm

the

Repeat

is

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.

~Q1!P~.QJ

The audio track currently being played back will be
displayed.
If

multiple audio channels are recorded, you can switch

the audio channel by pressing AUDIO.

pVD

VIDEQJ

~NOTE

• Some operationsinthe following playback function cannot
be performed depending on the specifications

of

the disc.

1 Press REPEAT during playback.

2 Press IJ./T

press ENTER.

• "Set Start Point" displays.

3 Press ENTER at the scene where you want

set the start point.

• "Set End Point" displays.

4 Press ENTER at the scene where you

set the end point.

•

You
where you want
reach the desired scene, simply press
then
Playback, press

to

select "Scene Selection", then

-

~

Scene

Selection

can press

ENTER to set the end point.

~

to

REPEAT.

Set

Start

FWD

to fast forwardtothe scene

set the end point. When you

Point

~

PLAY

To

cancel Repeat

want

to

to

and

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_D_V_D-R

J

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

"Stereo"isdisplayed. (Audio cannot be switched.)

~NOTE

• When you
and if you are listening
output jack, you cannot select the audio channel. Set

"Audio Out"

the audio channel, listen via the analog output jacks.

playa

program recordedinstereo or monaural,

to

the Bitstream sound via the digital

to

"peM" (Page 40),

orifyou wanttochange

Switching Subtitles

SO

VIDEOIDVD

If

subtitles

switch between them.

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

• The display indicates the subtitle number currently being
played back, and the subtitles appear.
Each time

•

"-"isdisplayedifa disc has no subtitles.

•

You

can also select "Off".

VIDEO

I

are

providedinmultiple languages, you can

SUBTITLE

is

pressed, the subtitles change.

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34

Playback Functions

Switching the Angle

BD

VIDEO

If

multiple angles are recorded, you can sWltcil

between tilem.

1 Press

•

2 Press

then press ENTER.

3 Press

then press ENTER.

•

4 Press

Function Control screen.

~NOTE

• The displayed Items vary depending on the disc.

•

If

you access the Function Control screen dunng playback
of a BD/DVD video,
BD/DVD video playback.
Function Control screen.

DVD

VIDEO

FUNCTION

The

Function Control screenisdisplayed on the

./~

to select the Angle Number column,

./~

to select the desired Angle Number,

"-"isdisplayedifa discisrecorded with only one

angle.

0'-'

RETURNorFUNCTION

during playback.

to close the

it

may be impossible to operate the

In

cases like this. close the

TV.

Displaying the Angle

BD

VIDEO

You
in

tile rigilt bottom part of tile screen when multiple
angles
for BD/DVD video.) The settings can be cilanged

DVD

VIDEO

can cilange settingssotilat Angle Mark appears

are

recorded. (Tile Angle MarkISdisplayed

Mark

In
"Settings" - "Playback Setting" - "Angle Mark Display"
(Page

41).

~NOTE

• Settlllgs
Function Control screen (Page 36)

• The operations of subtitles, angle and audio differ

according to eacll disc.
operation manual of the disc.

• The following operations

an
Slow Playback, Frame Advance

101

audio CD:

audio and subtitles can

You

may need to

will

not work when playing back

be

refer

also

to the

iii

Display of functions

• The display for subtitles, angle or audio automatically

disappears after 5 seconds,

Switching between functions

•

You

can switch the subtitles and

Control screen (Page 36)

• The operation for each function vanes dependingonthe

disc.

See

the manual for fhe disc.

audiOatthe Function

Fast Forward/Reverse

•

You

cannot perform Fast Fmward/Fast

At

titles,

Fast Reverse will be cancelled and normal playback will

automalically resume,

• Subtitles are not played back with BD/DVD

during Fast Forward and Fast Reverse.

the end or beginning of the title.

Revel'se

Fast

Video

between

Forward/

diSCS

Slow Playback

•

You

cannot perform Slow Playback between titles, At the

Will

end of the title, Slow Playback
playback will automatically resume,

be cancelled and normal

Repeat Playback

• Repeat Playback may be forbidden depending on the disc,

• Partial Repeat Playback may not work
scenes,

• For

Pal11al

Repeat Playback, set the start and end pOints

within the same title

in

multi-angle

•

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35

Settings During Playback

Function Control

BD

VIDEOIBD-RIBD-RE

OW

VIDEOIDVD-RIDVD-RW

AUDIO

COl

This

allows

youtoadjust

subtitles,

Playback. You
your
and

angle

preferences.

DVD.

settings

can

The

adjust

I

various

and

the

operations

Function Control screen

5125

00:20:30

111'1"

I

settingsatonce,

the

title

video

selection

and

are

the

for

audiotosuit

same

=1~2

Direct

for

like

SD

Function

control

operation

procedure

1

Press

FUNCTION

• The Function Control screenisdisplayedonthe

2

Press

J;./T

press

ENTER.

• For a description of each setting,
which can be set" (Page

to

select

during

the

playback.

desired

see

37).

setting,

"Functions

TV.

then

CD

Playback status display

Shows the operation status and the disc type.

® Setting items

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

• TitlefTrack Number (Direct TitlefTrack Skip)

• Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip)

• Playback Elapsed Time (Direct Time Skip)

• Subtitle Language

• Angle Number

• Audio

• Repeat

@ Operation guide display

Provides helponremote control button operations.

3

Press

J;./T/

....

/~

to

set,

then

press

ENTER.

• Operations vary dependingonthe setting. Follow the

operation instructions on the screen.

4

Press

0"

RETURNorFUNCTION

Function

~NOTE

•If"--"is
subtitles, the disc
selected.

• The displayed items vary depending
If

you access the Function Control screen during playback

•
of a BD/DVD video,
BD/DVD video playback.
Function Control screen.

Control

displayed foranoption like title number or

screen.

has

no titles or subtitles which

on

it

may be impossible to operate the

In

cases like this, close the

to

the disc.

close

can

the

be

@-

36

Settings During Playback

Functions which.can

TitlelTrack Number (Direct TitlelTrack Skip)

• Shows the title number being played back (or track number when playing backanaudio
CO).

You

can skip to the start of the title (or track).

•

To

skip to the start of a selected title (or track), press the

title (or track) number when this option

Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip)

• Shows the chapter number being played back.

•

To

skip to the start of a selected chapter, press the

chapter number when this option

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

• Shows the currently selected subtitle language.Ifsubtitles are providedinother

..../~to select the Hour, Minute or Second, then press

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

Subtitle Language

languages, you can switch to your preferred language.

be

set

is

highlighted.

is

highlighted.

Number

You

can skip to the start of the chapter.

Number

buttons to enter the

buttons to enter the

./T

or the

Number

AUDIO

SU9TITLE

00

0®®

@@@

0®®

Angle Number

• Shows the currently selected angle number.Ifthe videoisrecorded with multiple angles,

you can switch the angle.

Audio

• Shows the currently selected type of audio.

Repeat

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

Playback

~NOTE

• These functions may not work with

also possible with the REPEAT buttononthe remote control.

all

discs.

You

can select the desired type of audio.

c

•

iii'

(')

"'D

iii

'<

C"

Q)

(')

~

@-

37

Settings

SETTINGS

Common operations

The

"Menu" enables various audio/visual settings and adjustmentsonthe functions using the remote control

unit.

You

need to cali up the

operations of the "Menu".

Example: Setting "AQUOS LINK"

OSD

to periorm settings for this

player.

The followingisthe explanation for the basic

@ Select the next item

SETUP to display the Menu screen.

Press

• The same operation can
by pressing
Menu icon on the

Press

~

or ENTER.

@ Select a menu item

Ji,./T

Press

then press

to select the desired item,

~ or ENTER.

be

ENTER after seiecting the

'vVail

paper screen.

Ji,./T

to select "Settings", then press

0:>

888

EXIT

<::0

o

performed

RETURN

~

@

Press

Ji,./T

then press

AQUOS

to select "AQUOS LINK",

~ or ENTER.

LINK

Press 0-' RETURN to return to the

previous "Menu" page.

Basic Operation for Playback Setting

Example: Setting "Parental Control" under "Playback Setting"

1 Press SETUP to display the Menu screen.

• The same operation can be performed by pressing

ENTER after selecting the Menu icon

paper screen.

2 Press J;./T to select "Settings", then press

ENTER.

on

the

Wall

~

3 Press J;./T to select "Playback Setting", then

press ~ or ENTER.

4 Press J;./T to select "Parental Control", then

press ~ or ENTER.

• When you operate this Player for the first time, the
password setting screen will
setting the password for the first time" below.

be

displayed. See "When

5 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.

CD

To

set the password for the first time, press J;./T

to select "Yes" to enter the password setting

menu, then press ~ or ENTER.

o

SETUP

Press SETUP

or

EXIT to exit.

® 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.

6 Press

or

7 Press SETUP

~/~

to select the parental control level

for

DVD

VIDEO, SO-ROM, and then select the
country code. Press ENTER after making each
selection.

or

EXIT to exit.

@-

38

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 yourTV(i.e.

new

one)

and the screen aspect ratio of the connected

TV

changes, you

Ratio" setting.

will

because you

have

to change the

have

"TV

bought a

Aspect

Item

Wide 16:9: Select this when connecting to aTVwith a

16:9 screen aspect ratio.

Normal 4:3: Select this when connecting to aTVwith a

4:3 screen aspect ratio.

<When selecting Normal 4:3>

Item

Letter Box:Ifyou 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:Ifyou connect to aTVwith a screen aspect

DVD

ratio of 4:3 and playback a
video will be played back with the left and right sides of
the image cut off to display
(This

function worksifthe discislabelled for 4:3PS.)

with 16:9 video, the

in

4:3 screen aspect ratio.

Component Video Out

This sets the resolution of the component video
output.
Some

TVs

are not fully compatible with the Blu-ray

player,

disc
In

this case, press VIDEO OUTPUT RESET on the
remote control for five seconds. "Component Video
Out"

which may cause the image distortion.

will

be resetto"480i" (factory preset value).

r Item

l}

080i, 720p, 480p, 480i

Video Out Select

Dual video outputispossible simultaneously from the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks and the HDMI OUT

terminal witll tile following settings. Select the
output which you want to have priority according to
the following chart.

~NOTE

• 1080p and AOUOS LINK are only availableinHDMI.

Video Out

Select Output

HDMI

Component

'1

Dependsonsource. 1080pISnot available.

Dual HDMI

Video Out

No Auto
No 1080p

Yes
Yes
Yes

Dual Component

Output

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

10801 10801
720p
480p 480p

Video

Out

10801 10801
nop
480p 480p

4801

Out Resolution

in

Resolution

I~m

HDMI, Component

G

'---

---------'

• When the priority video outputisselected, videoisoutput
Video

terminal with the resolution of the

is

in

imagesonthe screen may appear.

)

from the other
selected video output.

• There

•

is

no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

jacks and VIDEO output jack when video

1080p resolution and the priority video output
to "HDMI".
If

the video equipment connected to each of the terminals

IS not compatible with the resolution of the priority video

output. abnormalities

Video

Component

Dual Mode

'1
No

nop

HDMIOut

Dual Mode

720p

4801

output at

is

selected

in

]

I

HOM'

This sets the resolution of the HOMI video output.

Some TVs are not fully compatible with the Blu-ray
disc player, which may cause the image distortion.

In
remote control for five seconds. "HDMI Video Out" will
be reset to "Auto" (factory preset value).

Video Out

this case, press VIDEO OUTPUT RESET on the

r Item

LAuto,

~NOTE

• When the BD playerisconnected to a 1080p 24Hz

1080p, 1080i,

compatible
"Auto", 1080p 24Hz will automatically be displayed when
compatible discs are played back.
At 1080p 24Hz/1 080p 60Hz, there
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks and VIDEO output jack.

TV

nop,

480p

and the "HDMI Video Out"isset to

is

no output from the

Secondary Audio

This toggles the clicking sound on the menu and audio
with secondary video

BD-Video.

• Select "Off" when enjoying the high quality sounds of BD­Video.

in

pictureinpicture mode for

GItem

On, Off

)

@-

)

39

SETTINGS

Audio Out

You

can set the audio output when connecting to

SURROUND equipment.

1 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.

2

You

can set the audio output mode for each

output terminal.

G)

This sets the audio output mode for HDMI OUT
terminal when selecting "HDMI Output".

~NOTE

• When the secondary audioissetto"On", PCM
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

• Setting to Bitstream will output

each audio signal by Bitstream.

• Select this when connecting to

multi-channel HDMI equipment.

• Setting to PCM (Surround)

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

@ This sets the audio output mode

AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL terminal) when selecting

"Digital Output".

Item

-----------------.,

Bitstream:

PCM:

~NOTE

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

• Select this when connecting to
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.

DIGITAL,

for

DIGITAL

IS

etc.

will

Dynamic Range Control

This lets you adjust the range between the loudest
and softest sounds (dynamic range) for playback
at average volume. Use this whenitis

dialog.

Item

Normal: The same audio output rangeisplayed as the

original recorded audio output range.

Shift*: When Dolby Digital audio

dynamic range
dialog portion can be heard easily.
abnormal, set to "Normal".)

Auto: When you play back audio

format, the dynamic range

• Lower the audio volume before setting.Ifyoudonot do so,
the speakers may emit a loud sound
may be applied to the speakers.

of

the audioisadjusted so that the

is

in

is

automatically adjusted.

hard to hear

played back, the

(If

the audio sounds

the Dolby TrueHD

or

excessive output

Smart Settings

Quick Start

This turns the Quick Start functiononand off.
When the Quick Start functionison:

• The startup time of the Playerisreduced.

• However,

When the Quick Start functionisoff:

• The player will enter the low power consumption mode

when

power

consumption will increase.

in

standby condition.

r Item

LYes, No

in

,~

NOTE

• When "Ouick Start"issetto"Yes", the Player requires

some time to turn off.

Auto Power

This sets the Playersothat powerisautomatically shut

off if playbackisstopped for about 10 minutes.

Off

)

rItem

Yes,

No

Front Display/LED

If

you

feel

that the indicatorsonthe player's front
display
turn them off except for the ON/STANDBY indicator.

are

too bright when watching movies, you can

r Item

LOn,

Off

)

)

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40

SETTINGS

AQUOS LINK

This lets you set the Player to receive the control signal
from the
cable,

Yes,

'-

~

~NOTE

• For details, refer to the operation manual of TV

•

AQUaS

~m

No

If

"Component"ISselected from the "Video Out Select"
menu, AOUOS LINKisnot available. Select "HDMI"ifyou
want to use AOUOS LINK features.

LINK remote control via the HDMI

___'

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
been created or the password

Item (For OVO-VIOEO)

8 and Off:

1~7:

ratings recorded on them.

Item (For SO-ROM)

No Limit:

0-99

ratings recorded on them.

Item (Country code)

Sets the country code. Refer to the Country Code List
(page 50) because the ratings differ according to the
country.

~NOTE

• Refer to "Basic Operation for Playback Setting" on page 38
for details.

All

DVD-video can be played.

Prohibits play of DVD-video with corresponding

All

BD-video can be played.

year(s):

Prohibits play of BD-video

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

------------.

if

a password has not

is

not entered.

---------....

With

50)

corresponding

Angle

This lets you turn the Angle Mark Display on or off

when BD/DVD video recorded with multiple angles
played back.
right screen.)

J

Yes.

r

Item

No

Mark

(The

Display

Angle MarkISdisplayedInthe lower

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
page.)
You

•

uSing

"System Reset" under "Settings".

can also set the

new

passwordifdesired.

SO Internet Access

This allows you to set access restriction to
contents,

Item

Permit: Allows
Limit: Allows only discs with owner certification.
Prohibit: Prohibits

~NOTE

• The available functions differ depending on the disc.

• Regarding playback method of BD-LiVE contents, etc
perform the operationsinaccordance with the instructions
in

the BD disc manual.

To

enjoy BD-LiVE functions, perform the broadband internet

•
connection (page 18) and communication settings (pages

42-44).

all

BD-L1VE

all

BD-LiVE discs.

discs.

On Screen Language

You

can set the language you wanttodisplay on the

screen.

r Item

LEnglish, Espanol, Franyais

Version

When you select "Version", the system software

is

version

displayed.

(See

BD-L1VE

is

)

this

..

I

)

Item (Audio)

Refer to the Language List. (Page

Item (Menu)

Refertothe Language List and Language Code List.
(Page 50)

-------------,.

50)

-------------...

System

System Reset

You

can reset

all

r Item

L Reset, Not Reset

settings to the factory presets.

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)

41

SETTINGS

Communication Setup

This

allows

you

to perform and/or change the

is

communication setting. This setting
use

BD-LiVE functions, the

RSS

software updates that connect to the internet.

~NOTE

• Make sure that the LAN cableisconnected to this Player.
(See page 18.)

• For manually performing the setting, the following
information of the connected router or modem
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
also required. Confirm the information prior to the setting.

-

IP

address and port number of the proxy server

required to

reader function and

is

required.

5 For setting the

"Yes" or "No", then press

•Ifselecting "Yes"; TheIPaddressisautomatically
obtained.

•

If

is

selecting "No"; TheIPaddress, netmask and
gateway are manually entered using the screen for
inputting characters. (See page 44.)
Regarding each

specifications of your broadband router.

IP

address, press

..../~to select

ENTER.

of

the setup values, confirm the

6 Select "Next", then press ENTER.

•Ifselecting "Yes"inthe step5,go to the step 9.

7 Enter your DNS address.

CJ

SETUP

1 Press SETUP

to

display the Menu screen.

2 Press J;./T to select "Settings", then press

ENTER.

3 Press J;./T

then press

4 Press ENTER, then press J;./T

"Change", and then press

• For initializing the current setting, select "Initialize",
then press

to

select "Communication Setup",

~

or ENTER.

to

select

ENTER again.

ENTER.

~

• The primary and secondary DNS addresses are
entered using the screen for inputting characters. (See

or

page 44.)
Regarding each of the setup values, confirm the
specifications

of

your broadband router.

S Select "Next", then press ENTER.

9 For setting the proxy server, press

select "Yes" or "No", then press

•Ifselecting "Yes"; TheIPaddressorproxy server
name and port number for the proxy server specified
from your internet service provider are entered using
the screen for inputting characters.

•

If

selecting "No"; Gotothe next step.

10 Select "Next", then press ENTER.

..../~to

ENTER.

(See

page 44.)

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42

SETTINGS

11

For the advanced setting (the setting of the
Ethernet connection speeds), press
select "Yes"

• Normally select

• Tl,e Etllernet connection speeds can be set when you
select

•Asautomatic detectionismade (factory preset
mode), this settingisnot normally necessary.Ifa
situation occursinwhich the Ethernet connection
etc..change the setting and confirmifthe Ethernet
connection successfully works.
When the connection speedisset. select "Next", then
press ENTER.

or

"No", then press ENTER.

BNo".

BYes",

then press ENTER.

then press ENTER.

./T

to

fails

12 For testing the connection

confirming the settings, press
"Test", then press

• "Test"isavailable only when settingtoobtain the
address automatically. "Test" cannot be selectedifthe
IP

address has not been obtained automatically.

•

As

a result of the test,ifthe internet connection fails,

enter the setup values manually.

13 Press

ENTER.

./T

to select "Complete", then press

ENTER.

to

the internet, after

./T

to

select

IP

I

en

CD

:=

5'

IC

CIl

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43

SETTINGS

The operation procedure for
inputting characters manually

~

NOTE

• Numeric characters suchasIP
the input screen either
in
the remote control.

1 Press ENTER at the boxes

-------------

address can be entered on

by

selecting each of the characters

the "Numeric" mode or using the Number buttons on

in

which characters

are

to be entered, and the input screen will

appear.

Selected by
pressing

J.JY

Selected by

pressing

~/~

3 Press

4 Repeat the step 3

Example: The screen for inputting numeric characters

~NOTE

• Press
character you

•

To
(Green)
character you want to change, and press
(Del.Char.). Then, press
character you want to input, and press

..../~to select a number/character, then

press

ENTER.

to

display

characters/numbers

6.

RETURN

i-lave

change a number/character you have input, press B

(Left)

or C

(Blue)

in

(Del.

Char.) to delete a number/

input.

(Right) to select the number/

~/~

all

of the desired

the input field.

6

7!B

9;01

to select a new number/

ENTER.

0"-'

l>

RETURN

5 Press D (Yellow) (Complete) to fix the numbers

which have been input.

2 Press lJ,J'f to select the desired input mode.

• When inputting the address of the proxy server;
"1ABC" (Alphabet/numeric character) / "Sign" / "Edit"

(IP

• When inputting other values
"Numeric" / "Edit"

Input character list

1ABC (Alphabet/

numeric character)

Numeric

I Num. I ABC I

I

Sign

I

Num.
GHI
PORS
Spc.

@.,:

@.,:

&#+*
( )< >

address, etc.);

1234567890

G H Ig h I

PORSpqrs
(space)

11234567890

-\

@

&
( )

#

I$%!?I&#+*I

+

<

I;

DEF

*

>

I GHI I

6 Repeat step 1

required characters.

JKL

IMNO IPORS I TUV IWXYZ I Spc. I

ABC
JKL J K
TUV

ABCabc

TUVtuv

I I

=/

I-

I

- \

=/

1-

=

[

]{

} [

to

5 to finish inputting

DEF

Lj

k I

MNO M

WXYZ

I

n I

A'

()

< > I

I

-

\

I -

/

}

{

J

[

]{

}

$%!

II I

Spc. (space)

Spc.

I

?

""

DEFde

WXYZwxyz

I

$

"

NOm

I

% !

.

all

f
no

?

the

Edit

@-44

I Cancel I Left I

, The same operation as the colored buttons and

each of the items and pressing ENTER.
"Del.Char." stands for deleting characters.

Right

I Complete I Del.Char I

0"-'

RETURN can be performed by selecting

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

Mallagement" or "Software Update (Manual Update

from USB memory device)"

• Do not use a USB extension cable when connecting
a USB memory device to theBOSTORAGE/SERVICE
terminal of the player,

- Using a USB extension cable may prevent the player
trom periorming correctly,

NOTE:

• SHARP cannot guarantee that
devices will operate with this player, '

• Only USB memory devices formatted with
are compatible,
When formatting a USB memory device
periorm the following settings,

Format

File

System:

Allocation Unit Size: Default Allocation Size

FAT32

are

being periormed,

all

brands' USB memorJ

uSingaPC,

FAT

32/16

USB Memory Management

The following instructions explain how to delete data
such as the Virtual Package data and the
dataina USB memory device,

BD-L1VE

2 Press SETUP to display the Menu screen.
3 Press

4

".I'''

to select "Settings", then press~or

ENTER.

Press

AI"

to select "USB Memory Management",

then press

• "No USB Memory" appear's when no USB memorv
inserted, '

~ or ENTER.

5 Press A/'" to select "Erase" or "Format", then

ENTER.

press

Erase: Deletes only BD-VIDEO data written on the USB

memory device such

Format:

•

~NOTE

• Data which has been saved to the player's internal memory
(game score, etc,) will also be deleted,

Be

aware that

and software update data will be deleted,
If

you want to delete only the unneeded software
update data after the software
data

on

the USB memory device using a

as

BD-LiVE data,

all

data including BD-VIDEO data

is

updated, delete the

PC,

IS

o

SETUP

1 Insert the USB memory device into the BD

STORAGE/SERVICE terminal
player.

on

rearofthis

6 Press

A/'"

to

select "Yes", then press ENTER.

7 Start the process.

• The screen for the current operation will display,

8 Press ENTER.

•

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45

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

an

accessing

if

check

is

player
When

using this function,itis

following settings

.

~

-~

NOTE

Make sure that the LAN cableisconnected to this player.
(See

page 18.)

• Make sure to perform the communication settings.
pages 42-44.)

•

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 unplug theACcord while

downloading or updating software.

internet connection automatically to

thereisa new firmware version every time the

turned

on.

required to perform the

in

advance.

(See

Update process

1 When this player

connection starts automatically.

• "Accessing

• The current version of this unit software and the latest
version of the update
when latest version of firmware has been found.
To

update this player software with update

"Yes", and go to step

•Ifthe latest firmware version has been already
updated, nothingisdisplayed on the screen.

2 Press ENTER

is

turned on, the internet

...

" blinks on the screen.

file

on the network

2.

to

start updating.

are

file,

displayed

select

POWER

(QJ

o

SETUP

Setup

1 Press SETUP

2 Press J;./T

ENTER.

3 Press J;./T

Settings", then press

4 Press J;./T

then press

5 Press J;./T

• After this,aninternet connection will be made
automatically every time this playeristurned on.

to

display the Menu screen.

to

select "Settings", then press~or

to

select "Software Update

~

or ENTER.

to

select "Auto Update Setting",

~

or ENTER.

to

select "Yes", then press ENTER.

3 When the software is successfully updated, a

is

screen
process

•Ifthe update has failed,anerror message appears.
Retry to perform the update after checkingifthe LAN
cable connection (page
(pages 42-44) are performed properly.

4 Press POWER

again.

displayed indicating that the update

is

completed.

18)

and internet settings

to

turn off the player before using

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46

SETTINGS

Manual Update from Network

This function allows

by

operation
manually to check

~NOTE

• Make sure that he LAN cableisconnected to this
(See

• Make sure to perform the communication settings.
pages 42-44.)

•

It

may take time to access and download the update

depending on the internet connection and other factors.

©!

CAUTION

•

00

not remove the

downloading or updating software.

accessinganinternet connection

page 18.)

you

to perform the update

if

thereisa new firmware version.

LAN

cable or unplug the AC cord while

player.

(See

6 During access

latest version of firmware, "Accessing" blinks.

• The current version of this unit software and the latest
version of the update
when latest version of firmware
To

update this player software with update

"Yes", and go to step

•Ifthe firmware has already been updated to the latest
version, the following message appears.

to

the network and checking the

file

on the network are displayed

has

been found.

7.

file,

select

1 Press SETUP

2 Press

3 Press

4 Press

S Press

./~

ENTER.

./~

Settings", then press

./~

~

press

ENTER.

or ENTER.

./~

o

SETUP

to

display the Menu screen.

to select "Settings", then press~or

to select "Software Update

~

or ENTER.

to select "Manual Update", then

to

select "Network", then press

•

If

the internet connection has failed,anerror message
appears.
Retry to perform the update after checkingifthe LAN
cable connection (page 18) and internet settings
(pages 42-44) are performed properly.

7 Press ENTER

8 When the software

screen
process is completed.

•Ifthe update has failed,anerror message appears.

is

Retry to perform the update after checking

cable connection (page
(pages 42-44) are performed properly.

9 Press POWER

to

start updating.

is

successfully updated, a

displayed indicating that the update

18)

and internet settings

to

turn off the player.

if

the LAN

en

CD

•

:::

S'

<C

VJ

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47

SETTINGS

Manual Update from USB memory
device

This

function allows software updates by inserting a

USB

memory device with the update

STORAGE/SERVICE terminalonthis

• When a software updateisperiormed, the software update
data must be written onto the USB memory device
advance using a PC.
The

USB memory device must be clear of

•
software update datatoallow new software uploading.

To

check for
visit www.sharpusa.com/products/supportl. If
you have any questions, please call
SHARP (800-237-4277).

• When software update dataisreleased, copy the data onto

a USB memory device after downloading it to a

• 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

compatible.
When formatting a USB memory device using a
periorm the following settings.

Format
Allocation Unit Size: Default Allocation Size

Do

not extract the firmware update

•
than the root directory on the USB memory device. The
firmware update
directory.

File

the

availability of a software update,

System:

FAT32

file

must be only one

file

into the

player.

all

files except

1-800-BE-

PC.

FAT

32/16

PC,

file

to any folders other

file

directlyinthe root

BD

in

are

~!

CAUTION

• Do not remove the USB memory device or unplug the
cord while the softwareisbeing updated.

1 Insert the USB memory device with the update

BD

file into the

of

rear

USB memory
device

[0

this player.

OJ

STORAGE/SERVICE terminal on

(

----;.--

...

[r~1

,---.....,,;;=----

2 Press SETUP
3 Press

4 Press

5 Press

6 Press

•Ifyou have not yet set the password, go to step

J;../''If

ENTER.

/;,./"

Settings", then press

/;,./"

~

press

/;,./"

ENTER.

7 Enter the 4-digit number using 0-9.

to

display the Menu screen.

to select "Settings", then press~or

to select "Software Update

~ or ENTER.

to select "Manual Update", then

or ENTER.

to select "USB Memory", then press

8.

AC

POWER

g

000

0®®
0®®

®

--~

o

SETUP

8 Press ENTER

memory device.

to

start checking datainthe USB

9 During the data checking, "Checking" blinks.

c.®

- 48

SETTINGS

• The current version of this unit software and the
version of the update file on the USB memory device

To

are displayed.

file,

update

•Ifthe USB memory deviceisnot properly installed or
the correct update file cannot be found on the USB

memory device,
Check the file on the USB memory device, and then
reinsert the USB memory device correctly.

update this player software with

select "Yes", and press ENTER.

an

error messageisdisplayed.

10

Press

ENTER

• 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.

11

When the softwareissuccessfully updated, a
screen
process

•Ifthe update has failed, check the fileinthe USB

12

Press

13

Remove the USB memory device.

• Delete unneeded software update data using a PC

is

device and try Software Update again.

POWER

after the software update process

to start updating.

displayed indicating that the update

is

completed.

to turn off the player.

is

completed.

•

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49

SETTINGS
Country Code List

...

Q)

t/J

:J

Q)

o

-

E

Q)

0::

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 /

Franr,;ais

/ Deutsch / Italiano / Espanol / Japanese / Svenska / Nederlands

Language Code List

AA

Afar /ABAbkhazian /AFAfrikaans / AM Ameharic /ARArabic /ASAssamese /AYAymara /AZAzerbaijani / BA Bashkir /

BE

Byelorussian /BGBulgarian /BHBihari /BIBislama / BN Bengali, Bangia /BOTibetan /BRBreton / CA Catalan /

CO Corsican / CS Czech / CY Welsh /
ES

Spanish / ET Estonian /EUBasque /FAPersian /FIFinnish /FJFiji

GO

Scots Gaelic /GLGalician / GN Guarani / GU Gujarati / HA Hausa / HI Hindi / HR Croatian / HU Hungarian / HY Armenian /

IA

Interlingua /IEInterlingue / IK Inupiak /INIndonesian / IS Icelandic/ IT Italian / IW Hebrew / JA Japanese / JI Yiddish /

JW Javanese /

KU

Kurdish / KY Kirghiz /LALatin /LNLingala /LOLaothian /LTLithuanian /LVLatvian, Lettish / MG Malagasy /MIMaori /

MK

Macedonian /MLMalayalam /

KA

Georgian /KKKazakh /KLGreenlandic / KM Cambodian /KNKannada /KOKorean /KSKashmiri /

NA Nauru / NE Nepali / NL Dutch / NO Norwegian / OC Occitan / OM Afan (Oromo) / OR Oriya /
PS

Pashto, Pushto / PT Portuguese/auQuechua / RM Rhaeto-Romance /RNKirundi /

RW Kinyarwanda /
SM Samoan /
SW Swahili /
TR

Turkish / TS Tsonga / n Tatar /

XH

Xhosa / YO Yoruba / ZH Chinese / ZU Zulu

SA

Sanskrit /SOSindhi/SGSangho / SH Serbo-Croatian /51Singhalese / SK Slovak / SL Slovenian /

SN

Shona / SO Somali /saAlbanian /SRSerbian /SSSiswat / ST Sesotho / SU Sundanese /SVSwedish /

TA

Tamil

/TETelugu / TG Tajik / TH Thai / TI Tigrinya / TK Turkmen / TL Tagalog / TN Setswana / TO Tonga /

OA

Danish / DE German / OZ Bhutani /ELGreek /ENEnglish / EO Esperanto /

/FOFaroese /FRFrench /FYFrisian / GA Irish /

MN

Mongolian /

TW

Twi

/ UK Ukrainian / UR Urdu / UZ Uzbek /VIVietnamese /VOVolapuk / WO Wolof /

MO

Moldavian / MR Marathi /MSMalay /MTMaltese /MYBurmese /

PA

RO

Panjabi / PL Polish /

Romanian /RURussian /

About Output of Next Generation Audio Formats

Next generation

Maximum number of

audio formats channels

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Digital PLUS 7.1ch (48kHz)

DTS-HD Master Audio

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

LPCM

*1

Core only

*2 Down mixed

*3

When "Secondary Audio"issetto"On", the audioisoutput as 48kHz

*4

When "Secondary Audio"issetto"On", the audioisoutput as PCM.

*5 When 5.1ch (192kHZ), the audio
*5 When 2ch, the audio

is

output

7.1

ch (48kHz/96kHz)

5.1

ch (192kHz)

7.1

ch (48kHz/96kHz)

5.1

ch (192kHz)

7.1

ch (48kHz/96kHz)

71

ch (48kHz/96kHz)

5.1

ch (192kHz)

outputisdownsampledto96kHz.

as 192kHz.

PCM

7.1ch

5.1ch

7.1ch

7.1ch

5.1ch

7.1

ch

7.1ch

5.1

ch

HOMI OIGITALOUT

*3

*J

'"

'J

']f'S

*3

*3

*3

Bitstream

7.1ch

*'

5.1ch

*,

7.1ch

.,

7.1ch

.,

5.1ch

.,

7.1ch "

-

-

PCM

2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch
2ch

*2

'2

*2

'2

*2

.,

'2

'2

Bitstream

5.1

ch

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5.1ch

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5.1ch'l'·3

5.1ch

"f*"

5.1ch

"f'3

5.1ch ,,/,"

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Appendix

RS-232C port specifications

RS-232C port specifications

Using Custom Control Devices with this
Player

• When a programisset, 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

• Use

an

RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially available)

is

possible.

for the connections.

~NOTE

• This operation system should be usedbya 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: 8 bits
Parity bit: None
Stop bit:
Flow control:

9,600 bps

1 bit

None

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.
00

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 +

CR

~g

" 7

Command 4-diglts Parameter 4-digits Return code

Command 4-digits: Command. The text of four characters.
Parameter 4-digits: Parameter

/"

0 -

9,

blank

I

/~

Parameter

Input the parameter' values, aligning left. and

for the remainder.

(Be

sure that four values

parameter.)
When the Input parameterrsnot withinanadjustable range,
"ERR" returns. (Refer to "Response code format".)

fill

With

are

Input for the

blank(s)

Response code format

Normal response

@lK

l..-JI

~

Return code

(OOH)

Problem response (communication error or incorrect
command)

[ETR]

After sending the return code
feed

(OAH)aswell.

R

I..-J

~./

Return code

]

(OOH),

(OOH)

make

sure

to send line

RC-232C command list

CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER

POWER ON P
POWER OFF P 0 W R 0
PLAY D P L Y
STOP D S
FWD D
REV

TOP MENU

UP.
DOWN

~

LEFT

....

RIGHT ~
ENTER D E
RETURN D R E
EXIT

SETUP 0
POP-UP MENU 0

SKIP~

SKIP~

PAUSE
OPEN/CLOSE 0
FUNCTION
REPEAT D R E P

"-"

mark: space

D
D
D U P
D D W N
D L F
D

0

0 S K B
0 S K
0

D

W R 1

0

T

F W
R E V
T M N

R

G

N

X T

E

E T

S
P

M

P

U S

E J
F

N

- -

P

- - - -

D

- - - -

-

- - - -

K

- - - -

- - - -

T

- - - -

T

- -

T

- - - -

T

- - - -

- - -

- - - -

N

- - -

-

F

- - -

-

T

-

C

-

- -

- -

- -

-

-

-

- -

_.

- -

..

- -

- - -

- -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

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Troubleshooting

The

following problemsdonot always suggest a defect or malfunctionofthis

Refer

to the problems and lists of possible solutions below before calling for service.

Power

Player.

Problem

The

Player power cannot be turned

on.

The Player power

is

turned off.

Is

the power cord firmly plugged into the AC outlet? (Page 19)

•

• When the power cord
Player until
STANDBY indicatorislit,

• Press
Is

"Auto Power Off" setto"Yes"? When "Auto Power Off"isset to "Yes", the

•
power
playback). (Page 40)

"R

ESE

POWER after the ON/STANDBY indicator turns on. (Page 20)

will

be automatically turned off after 10 continuous minutes of inactivity (no

Possible causes and solutions

is

plugged into an AC outlet, press and hold POWER on the

t" appears on the front panel display. Then, after the

turn on the power. (Page 54)

Basic Operation

Problem

The remote control does not work.

Cannot operate the Player.

• Use the remote control within its operating range. (Page 19)

• Replace the batteries. (Page 19)

• Reset the remote control.

- Press and hold 1 (the number button) first
together for more than 5 seconds.

• Are you operating the Player within the specified operating temperature range?
(Page 56)

Possible causes and solutions

Disc Playback

Problem

The Player cannot

The discisautomatically ejected
after closing the disc tray.

Video stops.

The Player makes a snapping sound
when starting playback
a disc. are normal operating conditions.

playa

disc.

or

loading

• Take out the disc and clean

• Make sure that the discisloaded properly (alignedindisc tray and label-side up).

(Page 24)

• Make sure that region code on the disc matches that

• Allow any condensationinor near the Player to dry. (Page

• Check that the discisrecordedinthe compatibleTVsystem

• The Player cannot play back video which was not recorded normally. (Page

• Proper playback may be impossible due to the stateofthe 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

• When the recorded timeofa discisunusually short, playback may not be possible.

• BD-REIR discs recorded

back. (Page

• Make sure that the disc

(Page 24)

• Take out the disc and clean

• Make sure that the discisplayable. (Page

• Has the Player been subjected

location? The Player will stop if it senses shock

• The player may sometimes make a snapping sound when starting playback if

not been operated

6)

Possible causes and solutions

in

a format other than BDMVlBOAV cannot be played

is

loaded properly (alignedindisc tray and label-side up).

it.

in

a while. These sounds are not malfunctions of the player but

arlO

then

ENTER

it.

(Page

9)

of

6,9)

(Page

9)

6)

to

shock or impact? Are you usingitinanunstable

or

vibration.

on the remote control

this

Player.

(Page

9)
(PALorNTSC)

ON/

6)

6)

it

has

Picture

Problem

No picture.

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Possible causes and solutions

• Make sure that the cables are connected correctly. (Pages

• Make sure that the connected TVortheAVreceiverisset to the correct input.
(Pages

14-16)

• Take out the disc and clean

• Make sure that region code on the disc matches thatofthis

• Thereisno picture from the HOMI output.

- Are the settings performed correctly? Please check the settings. (Page 39)

• There

is

no picture from the component video output.

- Are the settings performed correctly? Please check the settings. (Page 39)

it.

(Page

9)

14-16)

Player.

(Page

6)

Troubleshooting

Picture (Continued)

Problem

Screen freezes and operation
buttons do not work.

Thereisjust audio with no video.
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
disturbedifDVD videoisrecorded
to a VCR, or played back through a
VCR.

Audioisnot output, or images are
not played back properly.

•

Turn

off the power and turn on the power again.

•

If

the powerisnot turned off, perform a reset. (Page 54)

•

Is

the disc damaged or dirty? Check the condition of the disc. (Page

•

Is

the connection cable for video output connected properly? (Pages 14-16)

•

Is

"TV Aspect

• If you are using a widescreen

• Blocks
characteristics of digital image compression technology.

• This Player complies with analog copy protection. Some discs contain a
prohibiting signal.

VCR

and play back the signal. the copy protection will prevent normal playback.

(Pages

• The audio may not be output or the images may not be played back properly for

some discs

RatiO"

in

images may be visibleinscenes with rapid movement due to the

if

you try to play back such discs through a VCR, or record to a

15-16)

in

which copyright-protected contents are recorded.

Sound

Problem

No sound. or soundisdistorted.

Left and right channels of audio are
reversed, or sound comes out of disconnected? (Page 17)
only one side.

Audioisnot output, or images are
not played back properly. some discs

•

If

the volume of theTVor

• There

•

• Check that the audio cable is connected correctly. (Page 17)

• Check that the cable plugs are clean.

•

• Audio may not be output depending on the audio recording status. such as when

• Are left and right audio cables connected to the opposite terminal, or

• The audio may not be output or the images may not be played back properly for

is

no sound during still mode. slow motion playback, fast forward and fast
reverse. (Pages
DVD

audio recordedinDTSisonly output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.
Connect a
OPTICAL terminal on this Player. (Page 17)

Take

out the disc and clean

audio other than
content of the disc. (Page

32-33)

DTS

compatible digital amplifier or decoder to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

an

audio signal or non-standard audioisrecorded for the audio

in

which copyright-protected contents

Possible causes and solutions

set to match the connected

TV,isthe "TV Aspect Ratio" set to "Wide"? (Page 39)

Possible causes and solutions

amplifierisset to minimum, turn the volume up.

it.

(Page

9)

6)

TV?

are

(Page 39)

recorded.

9)

copy

is

one side

Network

Problem Possible causes and solutions

Cannot connect to the Internet.

Cannot download SO·

LIVE

contents.

•

Is

the LAN cable connected properly?

Is

the wrong cable such as a modular cable used? Connect a

•
ETHERNET terminal. (Page 18)

•

Is

the power for the connected equipment, suchasbroadband router or modem

turned on?

Is

the broadband router and/or modem properly connected?

•
Is

the proper value(s) setinthe network setting? Check "Communication Setup"

•
(Pages

42-44)

•

Is

the

LAN

cable connected properly?

Is

the USB memory device properly connected? Check that the USB memory

•

device

is

connected to the BD STORAGE/SERViCE terminalofthis

• Checkifthe BD disc suppol1s

• Check the setting for "SO Internet Access' (Page

BD-L1VE.

41)

LAN

cable to the

Player.

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Troubleshooting
Other

Problem

The1Voperates incorrectly.

The Player heats up during use.

ON/STANDBY indicator
lit.

To

Reset this Player

•Ifthis Player receives strong interference from a source such as excessive static electricity,
strong external noise, malfunction
use or a wrong operation
operation may occur.
Press and hold
when the
after the ON/STANDBY indicator

• When a reset
a few moments for the system processing to finish before the Player
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.

• Since
be set again.

• When the problem persists even after performing a reset, unplug the AC cord and plug
problem, contact the nearest service center approved by

PlaYf:2L90eS

is

all

settings including the language setting storedinmemory are also reset when a reset has been performed, they must

will

remain • When the AC cordisremoved from the outlet, the ON/STANDBY indicator will

is

sent to the

POWER on

performed while the powerison, the Player will turn off.

theJ=:~er

not

OQillalsLQroQec)Ye\,ien

• Some 1Vs with wireless remote control capability may operate incorrectly when
using the remote control

• When using this
environment. This

remain

lit

for a short period. Thisisnormal andisnot a malfunction.

of

power supply,orvoltage caused by lightning during

Playei',

errors like the Player

uGtil

''2

E 5

EJ~~pears

after

is

lit,

turn on the power.

Jb~

You

Possible causes and solutions

of

this

Player.

Use such 1Vs away from this

Player,

the console cabinet may heat up depending on the usage

is

not a malfunction.

nOl

accepting

of1,lt1illr9.DlJ2illteLgjs..Q~

QQ'yVer

tlg~

QilliD..mrned,QfL Then,

Turn

is

ready for use. During the system processing, the

can operate the Player when the BD/DVD/CD mode indicatorislit.

SHARP.

em

POWER

the power on again. At this point,itmay take

itinagain.Ifthis does not solve the

Player.

On-screen Error Messages

The following messages appear on the1Vscreenincaseofan

Error message

Cannot

Incompatible disc.

Cannot operate.
This USB memory

properly. Please format the memory
USB memory management. formatted with

The Connected USB Memory cannot

be used.
USB 2.0 used

play.

is

not formatted

It

shouldbecompliant with with USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbit/s)

• The disc cannot be played back with
this

If

you load a disc which cannot

•
played with this Player
disc), or

this message will appear, and the disc
tray will automatically pop out.

• Occurs
played because it

or

• Occurs

• Occurs if there

in

• Occurs if the USB memoryisnot

• Occurs

Possible Error Suggested Solution

Player.

(i.e.

if

you load a disc upside down,

if

the loaded disc cannot be

is

a non-standard disc

scratched, etc.

ifanoperationisincorrect.

is

a formatting

FAT

32/16. PC.

if

USB memory not compliant • Connect USB 2.0 High Speed

(i.e.

USB 1.O/USB 1.1).

error during operation.

• Check the disc, and load it correctly.

be

a scratched

• Remove the disc.

error.

• Format the USB memory again.

• Format the USB memory with your

(480Mbit/s) compliant USB memory.

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About Software License

Information

on

the Software License for This Product

Software composition

The software IncludedInthis productIScomprised of various software components whose Individual copynghts
SHARP or tN tllird parties.

are

Ileld by

Software developed by SHARP and open source software

The copyrights for the software components and vanous relevant documents Included with this product that were developed or

by

wntten
This product also makes use of freely distributed software and software components whose copyrights are held

These include software components covered by a GNU General Public License (hereafter GPL). a GNU Lesser General Public

License (hereafter

SHARP are owned by SHARP and are protected by the Copyright Act. International treaties. and other relevant laws.

by

third paliles.

LGPL)

or other license agreement.

Obtaining source code

Some of the open source software licensors require the distnbutor to provide the source
components. GPL and LGPL include similar requirements.

for

software and
Ilttp://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

obtaining the GPL.

I_GPL.

and othel license agreement Information.

are

held by SHARPisnot distributed.

For

information on obtaining the source code for the open source

VISit

code

with the executable software

the

follOWing

website:

Acknowledgements

The

following open source software components

• linux kernel • uClibc • OpenSSL • modutils • DirectFB • zllb

are

IncludedinthiS

product:

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 useinthe OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org)

Original SSLeay License

This product includes cryptographic software wnttenbyEric Young ([e-mail]).

BSD License

This product includes software developedbythe University of California, Berkeley and its contributors.

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Specifications

General

Power supply AC 1
Power consumption (Normal)
Power consumption (Standby)
Dimensions

Weight
Operating temperature 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Storage temperature
Operating humidity 10
TV

systems NTSC system

20V,

60Hz

14 W

0.4 W (When "Quick Start"

'/6l

mm

x 2 J/

x 58

Approx. 17
Approx. 432

Approx. 5.8 Ibs. (2.6

-4OFto 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)

is

X

8"/",

L

mmx220mm(W

kg)

% to 80 % (no condensation)

setto"No")

inch

(W

x H x

x H x

D)

D)

Playback

Playable discs

Region

code

BD-ROM, BD-RE Dual Layer, BD-R Dual Layer,
DVD

Video,

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

AudioCD(CD-DA),

AorALL for BD, 1orALL for DVD

CD-RvV/R

Dual

Layer

(CD-DA/JPEG

(VideoNR/AVCHD/JPEG file/MP3

file/iviP3

fite

fon-nat)

Input/Output

HDMI

Component video

Video output

Digital audio optical
Audio output Output level: 2 V rms (Output impedance: 1k ohms)

USB input USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbitis) correspondence (for Local storage/Software

ETHERNET 1OBASE-T/1 OOBASE-TX

output

output

HDMI 19-pin standard connector
HDMITM

Output level:

Jacks: RCA
Output level: 1

Jack: RCA-pin jack

Terminal: Square Optical terminal

Jacks: RCA jack

update/JPEG and MP3 playback)

01.1.3

with Deep Color, x.v.Color, Dolby TrueHD,

Y:

1

Vp-p

(75 ohms)

Ps/C

jack

s

Vp-p

: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms)

PR/C

,

R

(75 ohms)

(1

080p

24Hz output)

DTS-HD Master Audio

file

format),

I Essential)

RS-232C D-sub 9-pin connector

SpeCifications are subjecttochange without notice.

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Glossary

AVCHD (page

AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) refers
to a recording format (specification) for digital video
cameras which can record to a disc suchas8 cm
DVD

disc and play back digital high definition images.

BDAV (page

BDAV

(Blu-ray Disc AudioNisual, BD-AV) refers to one
of the application formats used for writable Blu-ray
discs such as BD-R, BD-RE, etc. BDAVisa recording
format equivalent to DVD-VR
specifications.

6)

6)

(VR

mode) of the DVD

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-L1VE

A variety of interactive contentisavailable from BD­LIVE

compatible Blu-ray discs

BDMV (page

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. BDMVisa
recording format equivalent to DVD-video of the
specification.

BD-R (pages

A BD-R (Blu-ray Disc Recordable)isa 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.

(page 26)

6)

6,24)

via

the internet.

DVD

BD-RE (pages 6, 24)

A BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable)isa 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

pop-up

using
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

A disc format developed for recording/playing high­definition
large amounts of data. A single layer Blu-ray Disc
holds up to 25 GB, and a dual-layer Blu-ray Disc holds

50 GB of data.

up to

as

interactive content, menu operations

menus, selection of subtitle display, and

6)

(HD)

video (for

HDTV,

etc.), and for storing

Chapter number (pages 36, 37)

Sections of a movie or a music feature that

is

than titles. A title
Some discs may only be comprised of a single
chapter.

composed of several chapters.

are

smaller

Copy guard

This function prevents copying.

marked by the copyright holder with a signal which
prevents copying.

You

cannot copy discs

Deep Color

Deep Color can reproduce rich colors. increasing the
number of bits describing colors.

This Player

enjoy this function by connecting to a Deep Color

compatible TV using an HDMI cable.

is

compatible with Deep Color.

You

can

Disc menu (page 25)

This lets you select things like the subtitle language or
audio format using a menu stored on the
disc.

DVD

video

Dolby Digital

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

Dolby Digital Plus

A sound system developedasan
Digital. This audio coding technology supports
multi-channel surround sound.

extension to Dolby

7.1

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby TrueHDisa lossless coding technology that
supports up to
sound for the next generation optical discs. The
reproduced soundistrue to the original source bit-for­bit.

8 channels of multi-channel surround

DTS

Thisisa digital sound system developed by DTS, Inc.
for use

in

cinemas.

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD High Resolution Audioisa new technology
developed for the next generation high definition
optical disc format.

DTS-HD MasterAudio

DTS-HD Master Audioisa lossless audio compression
technology developed for the next generation high
definition optical disc format.

DTS-HD Master Audio IEssential

DTS-HD Master Audio IEssential

compression technology developed for the next
generation high definition optical disc format.

is

a lossless audio

DVD upscaling (page 24)

Upscaling (upconverting) refers to a function of various
players and devices that enlarge the image size to
the size of the screen of video equipments suchasa
TV.

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Glossary
DVD video (pages 6, 24)

A disc format that contains up to eight hours of
moving pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD.

DVD

A single-layer single sided
double layer single-sided

DVD,

double-sided
DVD,

17 GB. The MPEG 2 format was adopted for
efficient video data compression.
technology that encodes the data to according to the
status of the video for reproducing high-quality images.
Audio information

as

such
presence.

Dolby Digital, allowing for a realistic audio

DVD+/-R (pages

A DVD+/-Risa recordable, write-once DVD. Since
contents can be recorded and cannot be overwritten,
a DVD+/-R can be used
and distributing video material. The DVD+/-R has

two

different formats:

DVDs created

DVD

as a

Recording) format allow the contents to be programed

or edited.

video, while discs createdinVR

9.4 GB; double-layer double-sided

is

recordedina multi-channel format

6,24)

to

VR

in

Video format have the same format

holds up to 4.7 GB; a

DVD,

8.5 GB; a single layer

Itisa variable rate

archive dataorfor storing

format and Video format.

(Video

DVD+/-RW (pages 6, 24)

A DVD+/-RWisa recordable and rewritable
re-recordable feature makes editing possible. The

two

DVD+/-RW has

Video format. DVDs created

same format

VR

(Video Recording) format allow the contents to be

programed or edited.

as

different formats:VRformat and

in

Video format have the

a DVD video, while discs created

DVD.

The

in

HDMI (page 14)

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)isan
interface that supports both video and audio on
a single digital connection. The HDMI connection
carries standard to high definition video signals

AV

and multi-channel audio signals to

as

such
degradation.

HDMI equipped TVs,indigital form without

components

Interlace format

Interlace format shows every other lineofan

as

a single "field" andisthe standard method for
displaying imagesontelevision. The even numbered
field shows the even numbered lines
the odd numbered field shows the
ofanimage.

JPEG (pages6,7,

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)isa still
image data compression format andisusedinmost of
digital cameras.

Letter Box

A screen size with black bars on the top and bottom
of

the image to allow viewingofwide-screen (16:9)

material on a connected 4:3

(LB

31, 32)

4:3) (page 39)

TV.

ofanimage, and

odd

image

numbered lines

Linear PCM Sound

Linear PCMisa signal recording format used for Audio

DVD

CDs and on some

is

on Audio CDs
(Soundisrecorded 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.)

MP3

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MP3 files are audio data compressedinthe MPEG1/2
Audio layer-3 file format. "MP3 files" have ".mp3" as
extensions.

recorded at 44.1 kHz with 16 bits.

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and Blu-ray discs. The sound

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one of the video data compression schemes, which
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adopted for
worldwide. Some Blu-ray Discs also use high bitrate
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DVD

videos and digital broadcasts

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Thisisa feature of
discs, the same sceneisshot from different angles,
and these are stored
playback from each angle. (This function can be
enjoyed if the disc

DVD

and BD video discs.Insome

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a single disc so you can enjoy

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recorded with multiple angles.)

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Thisisa feature of
function makes
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this function with discs recorded with multiple audio
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A screen size that cuts off the sides of the image

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to allow viewing
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Player,

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a single frame. This means that while the

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are

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discs.)

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discs. When a disc contains
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Top

menu (page 25)

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subtitle language.Insome
may be called the "Title Menu".

two

DVD

and Blu-ray

or more movies,

videos, the top menu

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be located quickly.

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