
Quick Start Guide for BD-HP21H
Accessories
Remote control 
unit
Two “AA” size 
batteries
AC cord  AV cable  Operation 
How to install the batteries
Hold in the tab on the 
1 Load the two R-06 size batteries 
battery cover and pull 
the cover towards the 
direction of the arrow.
2 Insert the smaller tab of 
(“AA” size, UM/SUM-3). Place 
batteries with their terminals 
corresponding to the m 
and n indications in battery 
compartment.
Connection
Manual
Quick start 
3
the battery cover into the 
opening 1, and press down 
on the cover until it clicks in 
place 2.
TV
guide
To AC IN 
terminal
To AC outlet
When connecting this player to a TV, 
SHARP recommend using a HDMI 
cable or AV cable (Supplied).
Note:
For HDMI output settings, refer to page 15 of the operation manual. 
When connecting with a component video cable, refer to page 16 of the operation manual.
HDMI cable
(commercially available)
AV cable(supplied)
Turn on the player and TV
B (POWER)
After you have connected the AC cord to the unit, connect the AC cord 
to the mains. Turn on your TV and switch to the appropriate AV input 
(Refer to your TV’s operation manual). (This may be labeled HDMI/EXT/ 
AUX etc.) 

Setup menu
The SETUP MENU consists of several menus where you can make various settings concerning language, audio functions, 
images, etc. 
The following setting is basic process. There are procedures over the key-guide of each menu indicated below.
Preparation:
• Turn on your TV and switch to the appropriate AV input (Refer to your TV’s operation manual).
• If you are playing a BD / DVD, press the STOP button.
Example:
Press SETUP to display 
1
the SETUP MENU screen. 
Press a/b/c/d/ to 
2
select “SETTINGS”, then 
press ENTER.
Press a/b to select 
3
“AUDIO VIDEO SETTING”, 
then press ENTER.
DISPLAYS THE TITLE LIST SETTINGS
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE
MENU  [AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS]
AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS 
QUICK START 
AUTO POWER OFF 
AQUOS LINK 
PLAYBACK SETTING 
FRONT DISPLAY / LED 
VERSION 
USB MEMORY MANAGEMENT 
SOFTWARE UPDATE 
SYSTEM RESET
PICTURE
Press a/b to select “TV 
4
ASPECT RATIO”, then 
press ENTER.
5
Press c/d to select the 
desired item, then press 
ENTER.
6
Press c/d to select the 
desired format, then press 
ENTER.
MENU  [AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS - TV ASPECT RATIO]
TV ASPECT RATIO 
TV TYPE 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
HDMI VIDEO OUT 
HDMI AUTO DETECTION 
SECONDARY AUDIO 
AUDIO OUT 
DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL
MENU  [AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS - TV ASPECT RATIO]
TV ASPECT RATIO 
TV TYPE 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
HDMI VIDEO OUT 
HDMI AUTO DETECTION 
SECONDARY AUDIO 
AUDIO OUT 
DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL
16 : 9  4 : 3 
WIDE 
LETTER BOX  PAN SCAN 
NORMAL 
Loading and playing a BD/DVD
Before loading a disc, check to ensure the media type is 
supported by this player. (Refer to the Operation Manual for 
more information about supported discs.)
Getting started
Turn on the power of the TV, amplifi er and other equipment 
that is connected to this player. 
Make sure the TV and audio receiver (commercially 
available) are switched to the correct input. 
This Player’s region code is B for BD and 2 for DVD. (Discs 
marked ALL will play in any player.)
1. Press B to turn on the power. 
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. 
3. Load a disc into the tray with the printed side 
facing up. 
4. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray. 
5. Press I PLAY. 
6. Press H STOP to stop/pause playback.  
 Press I PLAY to resume playback. 
7. Press H STOP twice to stop playback. 
7
Press SETUP or EXIT to 
exit.
BD/DVD playback using the Disc Menu
BD/DVD disc menu options are listed in the top menu or 
disc guide (Options such as subtitles, audio languages).
Start playback by selecting a title from the top 
menu
Press TOP MENU/TITLE 
1
LIST. 
Press a/b/c/d to 
2
select the title, then press 
ENTER.
Using the disc menu
1
Press POP-UP MENU. 
Press a/b to select 
2
“SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”, 
then press ENTER.
Press a/b to select the 
3
subtitle language, then press ENTER.
Press SETUP or EXIT to exit.
4
Using the pop-up menu
Press POP-UP MENU 
1
during playback. 
Press a/b/c/d to 
2
select the desired item, 
then press ENTER.
Press POP-UP MENU to exit.
3
(BD/DVD VIDEO)
TOP MENU
1
Jazz
3
Classic
2
Latin
4
Rock
(DVD VIDEO)
MENU
1  AUDIO LANGUAGE
2  SUBTITLE LANGUAGE
3  AUDIO
(BD VIDEO)
Pop-up menu
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