Sharp BD-HP20U User Manual

BD-HP20U

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER
LECTEUR DE DISQUE BLU-RAY
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS BLU-RAY

OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN

OPERATION MANUAL

ENGLISH

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER

ENGLISH

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

9) 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. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

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

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Additional Safety Information

15) Power Sources—This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. 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 receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17) Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.

18) Damage Requiring Service—Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:

a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the

product to its normal operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

19) Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

20) Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

21) Wall or ceiling mounting—When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product
according to the method recommended by the manufacturer.

22) The mains plug is used as disconnect device and shall always remain readily operable.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

• Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an
unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the
product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Use only
the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer.

• Selecting the location — Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.

• Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or
block these vents and openings since insuffi cient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life
of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block
ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place the product in an
enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instructions are followed.

• Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

• Lightning — For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.

• To prevent fi re, never place any type of candle or fl ames on the top or near the product.

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

No objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• To prevent fi re or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the product or other heavy
items.

• 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.

• Do not use chemicals for cleaning. It may damage the cabinet fi nish.

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Contents

n Introduction

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER .......................1

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....1

Contents ..................................................... 4

What would you like to do with this

Player? ......................................................5

About Discs .......................................... 6 – 7

About Disc Contents .................................8

Important Information ...............................9

Getting Started ........................................10

Major Components .......................... 11 – 12

o Connection

Introduction to Connections ..................13

Video Connections .......................... 14 – 16

Connecting to the HDMI Terminal ...........................14

Change the video output to HDMI video out ........... 14

Connecting to the Component Jacks .....................15

Connecting to the S-video or Video Jack ................ 16

Audio Connections .......................... 17 – 19

Connecting 5.1 ch Speakers through an Amplifi er .. 17

Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal or Jack ....18

Connecting the Audio Jacks ................................... 19

Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat

Playback).............................................................. 28

Enlarge the playback image (Zoom function) ........... 28

Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of a

Specifi ed Part) ...................................................... 29

Switching Audio...................................................... 29

Switching Subtitles ................................................. 29

Switching the Angle ................................................ 30

Displaying the Angle Mark ...................................... 30

Settings During Playback ............... 31 – 32

Function Control ............................................. 31 – 32

q Settings

SETTINGS ......................................... 33 – 46

AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS ............................... 33 – 35

Basic Operation for AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS ........ 36

SPEAKER SETTINGS ............................................. 37

Basic Operation for SPEAKER SETTINGS ...... 37 – 39

QUICK START ........................................................ 40

AUTO POWER OFF ................................................ 40

AQUOS LINK .......................................................... 40

PLAYBACK ..................................................... 41 – 42

Basic Operation for PLAYBACK SETTING ..............43

FRONT DISPLAY/LED ............................................44

VERSION ............................................................... 44

SYSTEM RESET ..................................................... 44

SOFTWARE UPDATE ..................................... 45 – 46

p Disc Playback

Before Starting Playback ................ 20 – 23

Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control ........... 20

Connecting the Power Cord ................................... 20

Setting the Remote Control Code ........................... 21

Operating a SHARP TV Using the Remote Control

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

Language Setting ................................................... 22

Turning Off the LCD Backlight and Indications ........ 23

Using AQUOS LINK ................................................ 23

BD/DVD/CD Playback ..................... 24 – 27

Loading a Disc ....................................................... 24

BD/DVD Video Playback ......................................... 24

BD/DVD Menus ...................................................... 25

BD-R/-RE/DVD-R/-RW Playback .................... 26 – 27

Audio CD Playback................................................. 27

Playback Functions ......................... 28 – 30

Fast Forward/Reverse (Search) ............................... 28

Skipping to the Next or the Start of the Current

Chapter (Track) ..................................................... 28

Slow Playback ........................................................ 28

Pause/Frame Advance Playback ............................ 28

Skip Search ............................................................ 28

Replay .................................................................... 28

... 21

r Appendix

Troubleshooting ............................... 47 – 48

On-screen Error Messages ................... 49

Glossary ........................................... 50 – 51

Specifi cations .......................................... 52

LIMITED WARRANTY ......................53 – 54

* The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual

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

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What would you like to do with this Player?

Watching high quality movies on Blu­ray discs

This Player offers full high-defi nition Blu-ray disc
playback.

BD/DVD Video Playback (p. 24)

Enjoying different kinds of discs and
contents

Use this Player to enjoy various types of optical
discs such as DVDs and CDs that contain various
multimedia content.

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

What to do fi rst:

Refer to “Getting Started” (p. 10) to
prepare for watching your discs.

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nIntroduction (pp. 1-12)

Explains the important operation information.

Simple connection and operation
through HDMI

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

Introduction to Connections (p. 13)
Video Connections (p. 14)

Experiencing surround sound with
your speakers

This Player can output 5.1 ch surround sound to
the speakers through an amplifi er. Enjoy the rich
feel of a movie theater.

Introduction to Connections (p. 13)
Audio Connections (p. 17)

oConnection (pp. 13-19)

Shows the connecting options provided by this
Player.

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Disc Playback (pp. 20-32)

Shows simple playback and useful functions.

qSettings (pp. 33-46)

Gives you more options to suit your
circumstances.

rAppendix (pp. 47-54)

Provides troubleshooting tips and more
information.

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About Discs

A Quick Reference for Selecting Discs

The following is a quick reference to see what discs can/
cannot be used with this Player. Each disc has a compatible
Recording Format(s) which may present some constraints.
For detailed and exact information, read the explanation in
pages 6 and 7.

■ Can Play Back

BD Video (with Region code “A” and “ALL” only)
BD-RE Ver.2.1 1L (fi nalized disc only)
BD-R Ver.1.1 1L (*fi nalized disc only)
DVD Video (with Region code “1” and “ALL” only)
DVD-RW/DVD-R (*fi nalized disc only)
DVD+RW/DVD+R (*fi nalized disc only)
DVD-R DL (*fi nalized disc only)
Audio CD
CD-RW/CD-R

■ Cannot Play Back

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

SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio

BD-RE Ver. 1.0, BD-RE DL, CD-MP3, CD-WMA

NOTE

* “Finalize” in this manual refers to making sure to have a recording

device process on the recorded disc so that it will play in other
DVD players as well as this player. Only fi nalized discs will playback
in this player.

Blu-ray Disc

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

• Largest capacity (25 GB single layer – 50 GB dual layer)
– with over 5 times the amount of content possible with
current DVDs, particularly well suited for high defi nition
feature fi lms with extended levels of interactive features

• Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high
defi nition 1920 x 1080p resolution

• Best audio possible with uncompressed surround sound
(higher quality than even theatre audio)

• Broadest industry support – ensuring more choice for
consumers in the marketplace

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

• Disc Durability – new breakthroughs in hard coating
technologies gives Blu-ray Discs the strongest resistance
to scratches and fi nger prints.

Types of Discs that Can Be Used
with This Player

• The following discs can be played back in this Player. Do not use
an 8 cm (3”) to 12 cm (5”) adapter.

• Use discs that conform to compatible standards as indicated
by the presence of offi cial logos on the disc label. Playback of
discs not complying with these standards are not guaranteed. In
addition, the image quality or sound quality is not guaranteed even
if the discs can be played back.

Disc Type

1

Region code
A/ALL

Region code

1

BD vIdeo

BD-RE/BD-R (fi nalized disc only)

DVD Video

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

Audio CD *

CD-RW/CD-R (fi nalized disc only) Audio CD

*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 with this Player.

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

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

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

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

NOTE

• Playback for some of the discs in the tables above may not be
possible depending on the disc.

* “Finalize” in this manual refers to making sure to have a recording

device process the recorded disc so that it will play in other DVD
players and on this player. Accordingly, only fi nalized discs will
playback in this player.

Recording

Format

— Audio + Video

Video/VR
mode

ALL

Video/VR
mode (fi ndlized
disc only)

Audio CD
(CD-DA)

(CD-DA)

Contents Disc Size

(Movie

)

Audio + Video
(Movie

)

Audio + Video
(Movie)

Audio

Audio

12 cm (5”)

12 cm (5”)
8 cm (3”)

12 cm (5”)
8 cm (5”)

12 cm (5”)
8 cm (3”)

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Discs that Cannot Be Used with
This Player

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

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

SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio

BD-RE Ver. 1.0, BD-RE DL, CD-MP3, CD-WMA

■ 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.
*2 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.
*3 The region code for this product is 1.

■ The following BD-RE/R, DVD-RW/R, 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.

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

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

back.

• Non-fi nalized discs cannot be played back.

• Discs recorded in a format other than an Audio CD cannot be

played back.

• Discs may not be played back depending on their recording

status or the status of the disc itself.

• Discs may not be played back depending on their compatibility

with this Player.

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About Disc Contents

Title, Chapter and Track

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

If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a
separate “Title”. “Chapters”, on the other hand, are subdivisions of
titles. (See Example 1.)

• Audio CDs are divided into “Tracks”. You can think of a “Track” as

one tune on an Audio CD. (See Example 2.)

Example 1: Blu-ray disc or DVD

Title 1 Title 2

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Example 2: Audio CD

Track 1

Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Cases

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

1 2

1. English

2

2. Chinese

3 4 5

LB

16:9

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Audio tracks and audio formats

DVD discs can contain up to 8 separate tracks with

a different language on each. The fi rst in the list is the
original track.

This section also details the audio format of each

soundtrack—Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG etc.

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546

2

1. English

2. Chinese

MPEG

MPEG Audio gives movie theater ambience to audio

output when the Player is connected to an MPEG Audio

5.1 channel processor or amplifi er.

NOTE

• This Player supports 2-channel (L/R) audio and 5.1 ch (Multi­channel) MPEG Audio 1/2 (only when the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL/COAXIAL jack is used for connection). It does not
support 7.1 channel MPEG Audio Ver.2.0.

2

Subtitle languages

This indicates the kind of subtitles.

3

Screen aspect ratio

Movies are shot in a variety of screen modes.

4

Camera angle

Recorded onto some BD/DVD discs are scenes which

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

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Region code

This indicates the region code (playable region code).

The Icons Used in This Operation
Manual

BD VIDEO

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW

AUDIO CD

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

for BD Video discs.

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

BD-RE

BD-R

DVD-R

for BD-RE discs.

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

for BD-R discs.

.... Indicates the functions that can be performed

for DVD Video discs.

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

for DVD-RW discs.

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

for DVD-R discs.

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

for Audio CDs.

Dolby Digital

A sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.

that gives movie theater ambience to audio output when
the Player is connected to a Dolby Digital processor or
amplifi er.

DTS

DTS is a digital sound system developed by DTS, Inc.

for use in cinemas. This system uses 6 audio channels
and provides accurate sound fi eld positioning and
realistic acoustics. (By connecting a DTS Digital Surround
decoder, you can also listen to DTS Digital Surround
sound.)

Linear PCM

Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for Audio

CDs and on some DVD and Blu-ray discs. The sound on
Audio CDs is recorded at 44.1 kHz with 16 bits. (Sound
is recorded between 48 kHz with 16 bits and 96 kHz with
24 bits on DVD video discs and between 48 kHz with 16
bits and 192 kHz with 24 bits on BD video discs.)

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Important Information

Disc Precautions

Be Careful of Scratches and Dust

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

Proper Disc Storage

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

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

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

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

Handling Precautions

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

Copyright

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

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

U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603 and 4,907,093

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of DTS, Inc.

•

•

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are

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

is a trademark.

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries.

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

• Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or adhesive labels to the disc.

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

Cleaning the Pick Up Lens

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

• Request the nearest service center approved by Sharp to clean
the lens.

Warnings about dew formation

• Condensation may form on pick up lens or disc in the following
conditions:
— Immediately after a heater has been turned on.
— In a steamy or very humid room.
— When the Player is suddenly moved from a cold environment to

a warm one.

When condensation forms:

It becomes diffi cult for the Player to read the signals on the disc

and prevents the Player from operating properly.

To remove condensation:

Take out the disc and leave the Player with the power off until

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

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Getting Started

Step 1: Unpacking

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

Remote control unit

“AAA” size battery (g2)

AV cable

AC cord

Step 2: Selecting equipment to connect

Connection varies with the equipment used. Refer to Connection (Pages 14-19).
Turn off the devices before connecting.

Step 3: Playing back discs

Play back a Blu-ray disc after connecting the Player to your favorite equipment.
Refer to Disc Playback. (Pages 20-32)

Step 4: Adjust settings

Adjust settings to enjoy various features and other functions for playing discs.
Refer to Settings (Pages 33-46).

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Major Components

Main Unit (Front)

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1 POWER (p. 22)

2 Remote control sensor (p. 20)
3 Disc tray (p. 24)
4 OPEN/CLOSE (p. 24)
5 DVD/CD mode indicator (p. 22)
6 BD mode indicator (p. 22)

Main Unit (Rear)

1

2

3

8

7 ON indicator (p. 22)

9

8 STANDBY indicator (p. 22)

9 Front panel display (p. 22)

9 10

4

1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (p. 15)

2 S-VIDEO output jack (p. 16)
3 VIDEO output jack (p. 16)
4 2CH AUDIO output jacks (p. 19)
5 5.1CH AUDIO OUT jacks (p. 17)

6 HDMI OUT terminal (p. 14)

7 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack (p. 18)

865 711

8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL terminal (p. 18)

9 Cooling fan
The cooling fan operates while the power to the Player

is on.

10 AC IN terminal (p. 20)
11 SERVICE terminal for software (p. 45)

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Remote Control Unit

1
2

3
4

5
6

7
8

9

10
11

12
13

14
15

Buttons under the cover

30

16

17
18

19

20

21
22
23
24
25
26

27
28
29

31
32

33

Major Components

1 POWER (p. 22)

2 OPEN/CLOSE (p. 24)
3 TOP MENU, TITLE LIST (pp. 25, 26)
4 DISPLAY (p. 21)
5 Cursor buttons (a/b/c/d), ENTER (pp. 22, 36)
6 EXIT (pp. 22, 36)

7 A (Red), B (Green), C (Blue), D (Yellow) (p. 27)

8 AUDIO (p. 29), SUBTITLE (p. 29), ANGLE (p. 30)

9 (Lock) (See below.)
10 REPEAT (pp. 28, 29), OFF (for REPEAT) (pp. 28, 29)
11 S REV (p. 28)
12 T SKIP (p. 26)
13 REPLAY (p. 28)
14 SLOW (p. 28)
15 LIGHT (p. 23)
16 TV CONTROL buttons (p. 21)
17 SETUP (pp. 22, 36)
18 POP-UP MENU (p. 25)
19 FUNCTION (p. 31)
20 n RETURN (p. 28)

21 ZOOM k/l (p. 28)

22 I PLAY (p. 24)
23 J FWD (p. 28)
24 PAUSE (p. 28)
25 LSKIP (p. 26)
26 SKIP SEARCH (p. 28)
27 ■ STOP (p. 24)
28 HDMI (p. 14)
29 COMPONENT RESET (p. 33)
30 Number buttons (p. 32)
31 ENTER (p. 32)

This button is the same operation as 5 ENTER.

32 CLEAR (p. 32)

To clear the input number

33 Non-functional buttons

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

Keylock function

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

• Each time you perform this operation, the function is
activated or deactivated.

• If you try to operate the Player while the keylock
function is set, “Hold” blinks on the front display panel
to indicate that the keylock function is set.

(Lock) for more than 5 seconds.

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NOTE

• This remote control unit is equipped with two ENTER buttons (5
and 31 listed above). The ENTER button under the cover is useful
when using with the Number buttons.

Introduction to Connections

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

Video terminals/jacks on this Player

Higher Quality

Standard Quality

HDMI OUT terminal

1

COMPONENT VIDEO

2

3

4

OUT jacks

S-VIDEO output jack

VIDEO output jack

Audio terminals/jacks on this Player

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Digital audio connection

Higher Quality

Standard Quality

HDMI OUT terminal

1

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

2

terminal or jack

Analogue audio connection

Higher Quality

Standard Quality

5.1CH AUDIO OUT

1

2CH AUDIO output

2

jacks

jacks

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Video Connections

Connecting to the HDMI Terminal

You will enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal.
When you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certifi ed HDMI cable.

STEPS

1: Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.
2: Firmly connect an HDMI cable (commercially available) to the HDMI terminals (1 and 2).

• When using an HDMI output, 7.1 ch
Digital Output is available.

To HDMI OUT terminal

1

(commercially available)

To HDMI input terminal

2

HDMI cable

This Player

Caution:

• HDMI output and Component Video output
can not be used at the same time.

Change the video output to HDMI video out

When you connect both an HDMI cable and a component
cable to this player, switch to the output terminals by remote
control.
(The video output is not output both terminals.)

Turn on the power.

1

Press HDMI button for 5 seconds, and the

2

change of “Component Video Out” and “HDMI
Out” is possible.

• (To switch outputs, it is necessary to keep the button
pressed for several seconds.)

Also, when the HDMI button is pressed, the current

setting conditions will display while fl ashing (blinking),
and then the selected output lamp displays.

“ ” or “ ” is displayed

3

alternately on the front panel display.

Projector

TV

AV receiver

Equipment with an HDMI terminal

After connecting

• Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 24-27)

• If desired, connect audio equipment. (Pages 17-19)

• Refer to AQUOS LINK function. (See page 23 and 40)

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NOTE

• When you connect this player to a SHARP TV with an HDMI cable
only and if the TV is on, the video output is changed to HDMI
output automatically.

The following setting is unnecessary.

• When you connect to the TV with an HDMI cable only, HDMI video
output is set to AUTO. If you don’t get the normal image, select
the desired resolution.

• When you are setting HDMI video output besides AUTO, you can
only select the resolution that corresponds to the connected TV.

Caution:

•

Even when there is no cable connected to the Component video out,
switching the output to CP-out (Component video out) is still possible.

When CP-out is selected, there will be no signal from the HDMI

video out.

Video Connections

Connecting to the Component Jacks

You will 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 (1 and 2).

Caution:

• HDMI output and Component Video
output can not be used at the same
time.

(Red)

(Blue)

(Green)

To COMPONENT

1

VIDEO OUT jacks

Component video cable
(commercially available)

2

To component
video input jacks

(Red)

(Blue)

(Green)

COMPO­NENT IN

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(

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CB)

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This Player

Caution:

• Press HDMI button for 5 seconds, and the

change of “Component Video Out” and “HDMI
Out” is possible.

• Even when there is no cable connected to the
HDMI video out, switching the output to HO-out
(HDMI video out) is still possible.

When HO-out is selected, there will be no signal

from the Component video out.

VCR

Connect directly

Blu-ray Disc

Player

NOTE

• Connect the Blu-ray disc player to LCD TV
directly. If you playback the image via VCR, the
image may deteriorate due to the copy guard
function.

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

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Connection

LCD TV

Projector

TV

AV receiver

Video equipment with component jacks

After connecting

• Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of the TV. (Pages 17-19)

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Video Connections

Connecting to the S-video or Video Jack

You will enjoy the images through the S-video or video jack.

STEPS

1: Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.
2: Firmly connect an S-video cable (commercially available) or AV cable (supplied) to the S-video or video

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

This Player

(Yellow)

1

2

To
S-VIDEO
jack

To
S-video
input jack

3

S-video cable
(commercially available)

4

S-VIDEO

To VIDEO jack

AV cable (supplied)

or

To video
input jack

(Yellow)

VCR

Connect directly

Blu-ray Disc

Player

NOTE

• Connect the Blu-ray disc player to LCD TV
directly. If you playback the image via VCR, the
image may deteriorate due to the copy guard
function.

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

LCD TV

Projector

TV

AV receiver

Video equipment with an S-video or video jack

After connecting

• Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of the TV. (Pages 17-19)

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