Sharp BD-HP22H Operating Manual

MODEL

BD-HP22H

BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER

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from Ireland).

OPERATION MANUAL

SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A
fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked

and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must
be used. Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the
fuse cover fitted. In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible
with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.

DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed

To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked N

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or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked L

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or coloured red.
Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three­pin plug.
Before replacing the plug cover make sure that:

If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed from the cut-off

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plug.

The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead and not simply over the lead

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wires.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

immediately and disposed of in a safe manner.
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A
socket outlet, as a serious electric shock may occur.

Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

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OPERATION MANUAL

ENGLISH

Introduction

SAFETY INFORMATION

Note:

This Player can be used only where the power supply is AC
100–240V, 50/60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

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 USED IN THIS PLAYER
IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
O NLY.

Power Cord Protection

To avoid any malfunctions of the Player, and to
protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury,
please observe the following.

Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting

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the AC power cord.
Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.

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Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.

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Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power

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cord in any way.

This Player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

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The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the

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rear cover.
This product contains a low power laser device. To

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ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or
attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

ENGLISH

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Contents

Introduction

SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................... 1

Contents ............................................................................. 2

What would you like to do with this Player? ................... 3

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 4–6

About Discs .................................................................... 7–8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Copyright .................................................................... 10

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

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

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

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

HDMI cable holder on the rear of the main unit ......12

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

Connection

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

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

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

Selecting the priority video output when connecting

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

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

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

Audio Connections .................................................... 18–19

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

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

Broadband Internet Connection ....................................20

Connecting to the ETHERNET terminal ....................... 20

Disc Playback

Before Starting Playback .......................................... 21–24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Controlling the Blu-ray disc player using AQUOS

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

BD/DVD/CD Playback ............................................... 25–30

Loading a Disc ............................................................25

BD/DVD Video Playback ............................................. 25

Displaying the disc information ............................... 25

BD/DVD Menus ..........................................................26

Start playback by selecting a title from the top menu

Using the disc menu .............................................. 26

Using the pop-up menu .........................................26

2

... 26

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE ..............................27

Use of Picture in Picture function (secondary audio/

video playback) ...................................................27

Virtual Package ......................................................27

BD-LIVE ................................................................. 27

DVD-R/-RW/BD-RE/-R Playback .......................... 28–29

Playback by selecting a title ................................... 28

Playback by selecting a chapter ............................. 29

Sorting the titles .....................................................29

Playback by selecting a Playlist ..............................29

Playing back the title you stopped while being played

Audio CD Playback .....................................................30

Playback from the beginning .................................. 30

Playback by selecting a track ................................. 30

Operation procedure for the “Functions” menu ......30

Playback Functions ................................................... 31–33

Fast Forward/Reverse (Search) ................................... 31

Skipping to the Next or the Start of the Current

Chapter (Track) ......................................................... 31

Pause/Frame Advance Playback ................................. 31

Slow Playback ............................................................31

Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter

(Repeat Playback) .................................................... 31

Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of

a Specified Part) ....................................................... 32

Displaying the Audio Information ................................. 32

Switching Subtitles...................................................... 32

Switching the Angle ....................................................33

Displaying the Angle Mark ........................................... 33

JPEG File Playback .........................................................34

Playing back still images in sequence .......................... 34

Playing back still images in a selected folder ...............34

Playing back Slide Show .............................................34

Setting slide show speed/repeat playback ..................34

Settings During Playback ......................................... 35–36

Function Control .........................................................35

Function control operation procedure ....................35

Functions which can be set ................................... 36

... 29

Settings

SETTINGS ................................................................... 37–45

Common operations ................................................... 37

Basic Operation for Playback Setting .......................... 37

Audio Video Settings ............................................. 38–39

Quick Start .................................................................. 39

Auto Power Off ........................................................... 39

AQUOS LINK .............................................................. 39

Playback Setting ......................................................... 40

Front Display/LED ....................................................... 40

Version ........................................................................ 40

Software Update ......................................................... 40

System Reset .............................................................40

Communication Setup .......................................... 41–43

The operation procedure for inputting characters

manually .............................................................. 43

USB Memory Management ......................................... 44

Appendix

Troubleshooting ......................................................... 46–48

To Reset this Player..................................................... 48

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

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

Specifications .................................................................. 52

The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation

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

What would you like to do with this Player?

Watching high quality movies on Blu­ray discs

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

BD/DVD/CD Playback (p. 25)

What to do first:

Refer to “Getting Started” (p. 11) to prepare
for watching your discs.

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. 7–8)
BD/DVD/CD Playback (p. 25)

Simple connection and operation
through HDMI

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

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

Enjoying BD-LIVE functions through
the internet

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

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE
(p. 27)

Introduction (pp. 1–13)

Explains the important operation information.

Connection (pp. 14–20)

Shows the connecting options provided by
this Player.

Disc Playback (pp. 21–36)

Shows simple playback and useful functions.

Settings (pp. 37–45)

Gives you more options to suit your
circumstances.

Appendix (pp. 46–52)

Provides troubleshooting tips and more
information.

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DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER

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.

Read these instructions.

1)
Keep these instructions.

2)
Heed all warnings.

3)
Follow all instructions.

4)
Do not use this apparatus near water.

5)
Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Additional Safety Information

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

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

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

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

18)
under the following conditions:

When the AC cord or plug is damaged,

a)

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

b)

If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

c)

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

d)

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

e)

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

f)

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

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

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

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

22)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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To clean the outer cabinet, periodically wipe it with a soft cloth.

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Do not use chemicals for cleaning. It may damage the cabinet finish.

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Introduction

Information on Battery Disposal

The battery supplied with this product contains traces of Lead.

For EU: The crossed-out wheeled bin implies that used batteries should not be put to the
general household waste! There is a separate collection system for used batteries, to allow
proper treatment and recycling in accordance with legislation. Please contact your local
authority for details on the collection and recycling schemes.

For Switzerland: The used battery is to be returned to the selling point.

For other non-EU countries: Please contact your local authority for correct method of disposal
of the used battery.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)

1. In the European Union

Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust
bin!

Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance
with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical

Attention: Your product is
marked with this symbol. It
means that used electrical
and electronic products
should not be mixed
with general household
waste. There is a separate
collection system for these
products.

and electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU
states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection
facilities free of charge*. In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old
product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.
*) Please contact your local authority for further details.

If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please
dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements.

By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the
necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects
on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate
waste handling.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.

For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to
the dealer, even if you don't purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed
on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

B. Information on Disposal for Business Users

1. In the European Union

If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:

Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the
product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small
products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.

For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for
take-back of your used products.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.

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About Discs

Blu-ray Disc

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

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

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Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high
definition 1920 x 1080p resolution

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

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

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

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

Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Player

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

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

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

Disc Type

BD Video Region

BD-RE DL
BD-R DL

DVD Video Region

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

Audio CD*

CD-RW/CD-R Audio CD

code
B/ALL

code
2/ALL

2

1

Recording

— Audio

BDMV/
BDAV
format

Video
format

ALL

Video/VR
format
(finalised
disc only)

Audio CD
(CD-DA)

(CD-DA)

JPEG*

Format

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Contents Disc Size

+ Video
(Movie)

Audio
+ Video
(Movie)

Audio
+ Video
(Movie)

Audio

Audio

Still image
(JPEG file)

12 cm (5”)

12 cm (5”)
8 cm (3”)

12 cm (5”)
8 cm (3”)

12 cm (5”)
8 cm (3”)

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This Player has been designed on the premise of playing

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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

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dictate the regions in which a disc can be played. This
Player's region code is B for BD and 2 for DVD. (Discs
marked ALL will play in any player.)
BD/DVD video operations and functions may be different

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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

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during playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure
displayed.
The audio component of a DVD video recorded at 96

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kHz (Linear PCM) will be output as 48 kHz audio during
playback.

NOTE

Playback for some of the discs in the left side column

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tables may not be possible depending on the disc.

•

“Finalise” refers to a recorder processing a recorded disc
so that it will play in other DVD players/recorders as well
as this player. Only finalised DVD discs will play back in
this player. (This player does not have a function to finalise
discs.)

Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Player

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

CDG, Video CD, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, SVCD,
SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, BD-RE
with the cartridge, CD-MP3, CD-WMA

Discs with unusual shapes cannot be played.

Discs with unusual shapes (heart-shaped or hexagonal

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discs, etc.) cannot be used. The use of such discs will
cause malfunction.

The following BD video discs cannot be played.

Discs not displaying “B” or “ALL” for the region code (discs

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sold outside the authorised marketing area).*
Discs produced illegally.

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Discs recorded for commercial use.

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The region code for this product is B.

*

The following DVD video discs cannot be played.

Discs not displaying “2” or “ALL” for the region code (discs

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sold outside the authorised marketing area).*
Discs produced illegally.

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Discs recorded for commercial use.

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The region code for this product is 2.

*

Introduction

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About Discs

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

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played back.
Sharp cannot guarantee playback compatibility for all

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self-recorded BD-discs because Blu-ray is a new and
evolving format. The playback compatibility will be affected
by your choice of BD-recorder, BD-disc and BD-burning
software. Please always ensure you are using the latest
software versions on all units and contact the individual
manufacturers for further help if required.
To avoid inconveniences, please check the playback
compatibility of your self-recorded disc before you
purchase this BD-player. For maximum playback
compatibility of self-recorded BD-discs Sharp recommends
that the BDMV/BDAV standards are used. If a playback
issue occurs after purchase, please download the latest
software version for your BD-player from the Sharp internet
page www.sharp.co.uk/page/downloaddrivermanuals
(select Drivers then Software Downloads), or ask your
Sharp-Dealer.
This BD-player uses the latest technology available at the
time of development and cannot guarantee support for
future enhancements or changes to the standard.

The following Audio CD discs cannot be played.

Discs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting

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copyrights (copy control signal) may not be played back
with this Player.
This Player has been designed on the premise of playing

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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

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

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JPEG file format*2 cannot be played back.
Discs may not be played back depending on their

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

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compatibility with this Player.

When using the unit to play a CD-RW/R disc with
still images stored (recorded).

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With CD-RW/R discs on which still images are mixed in
with music or movies, you will be able to play only the still
images. You may not be able to play some of these discs
at all.

•

Multi-session discs cannot be played.

•

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

•

The discs which this Player can play back (recognise) are
limited to the following properties:

Contains EXIF format files
Picture resolution: Between 32g32 and 7680g4320
pixels
Maximum number of folders: 256
Maximum number of files in each folder: 256
File size: 20MB or less

Structure of still images (JPEG) folders

You can play still images (JPEG) with this unit by making
folder on disc as shown below.

Root

01 Folder

001.jpg

256.jpg

02 Folder

001.jpg

256.jpg

*2

About the JPEG file format

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

File formats that are not compatible.

Still images in formats other than JPEG (such as TIFF)

•
cannot be played.
There may be some files that cannot be played even if they

•
are in JPEG format.
Progressive JPEG files cannot be played.

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Moving image files and audio files as well as Motion JPEG

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

Other files that cannot be played back.

You may not be able to play some still images which you

•
have created, touched up, copied or otherwise edited on
your computer.

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

It may take some time to play files depending on the

•
number of folders, number of files and volume of data
involved.
EXIF information will not be displayed. EXIF stands for

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Exchangeable Image File Format, and is a standard for
storing interchange information in image files, especially
those using JPEG compression. (Refer to http://exif.org for
more information.)

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256 Folder

001.jpg

256.jpg

About Disc Contents

BD Video

Enjoy BD-specific functions including BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM
Profile 1 Version 1.1), such as picture-in-picture, and BD-LIVE
(page 27).
For the BD video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW/BD­LIVE, you can enjoy additional contents by copying the data
from the discs or downloading it via the internet. For instance,
this function is capable of playing the original movie as the
primary video while playing video commentary from the film
director on a small screen as a secondary video.

NOTE

The available functions differ depending on the disc.•

Title, Chapter and Track

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

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

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

Example 1: Blu-ray disc or DVD

Title 1

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Title 2

Chapter 1

Example 2: Audio CD

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3

Track 4

Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Cases

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

1 2

1. English

2

2. Chinese

3 4 5

LB

16:9

2

213
546

2

1. English

2. Chinese

DTS

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

Linear PCM

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

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.).

5

Region code

This indicates the region code (playable region code).

The Icons Used in This Operation Manual

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

BD VIDEO

BD-RE

BD-R

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW

DVD-R

AUDIO CD

CD-R

JPEG

CD-RW

JPEG

performed for BD Video discs.

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

performed for BD-RE discs.

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

performed for BD-R discs.

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

performed for DVD Video discs.

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

performed for DVD-RW discs.

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

performed for DVD-R discs.

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

performed for Audio CDs.

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

performed for CD-R discs in JPEG format.

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

performed for CD-RW discs in JPEG format.

Introduction

1

Audio tracks and audio formats

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

Dolby Digital

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

9

Important Information

Disc Precautions

Be Careful of Scratches and Dust

•

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

Proper Disc Storage

Place the disc in the centre 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 centre hole toward the outer edge.

•

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

•

Do not touch the surface.

•

Do not stick paper or adhesive labels to the disc.

•

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

Cleaning the Pick Up Lens

•

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

•

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

Warnings about dew formation

•

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

−

Immediately after a heater has been turned on.

−

In a steamy or very humid room.

−

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

When condensation forms:

•

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

To remove condensation:

Take out the disc and leave the Player with the power

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

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 authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorised by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

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

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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

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

is a trademark.

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

•

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing

•
Corporation.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia

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

•
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are

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

10

Getting Started

Step 1: Unpacking

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

Remote control unit

“AA” size battery (g2)

AV cable

Step 2: Selecting equipment to connect

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

AC cord

Introduction

Step 3: Playing back discs

Play back a Blu-ray disc after connecting the Player to your favourite equipment.
Refer to Disc Playback. (Pages 21–36)

Step 4: Adjust settings

Adjust settings to enjoy various features and other functions for playing discs.
Refer to Settings. (Pages 37–45)

11

Major Components

Main Unit (Front)

21

8536 7 94

OPEN/CLOSE (p. 25)

1

Flap door

2

Disc tray (p. 25)

3

B (Standby/On) indicator (p. 22)

4

10 11 12

B (Power) (p. 22)

5

d PLAY (p. 25)

6

H STOP (p. 25)

7

F PAUSE (p. 31)

8

Main Unit (Rear)

9

8 10

2

1

3

6 74 5

HDMI cable holder on the rear of the main unit

This Player comes with a dedicated cable holder so that the HDMI
cable does not place direct weight and stress on the terminal. When
connecting the HDMI cable, be sure to pass the cable through the
cable holder and secure it.

CAUTION

Do not pull on the HDMI cable when it is connected to the terminal, as

•
this can damage the terminal or cause a poor connection.

Press down on the tab and pull it towards you.

1

Pass the HDMI cable (commercially available) through the

2

cable holder.
Press in on the tab until it clicks into position.

3

AQUOS PURE MODE indicator

9

(pp. 22, 24)

Remote control sensor (p. 21)

10

Front panel display (p. 22)

11

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

12

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

1

(p. 16)

VIDEO output jack (p. 17)

2

2CH AUDIO output jacks (p. 19)

3

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL

4

terminal (p. 18)

ETHERNET terminal (p. 20)

5

BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminal

6

BD STORAGE (pp. 27, 44)
SERVICE for software (p. 40)

HDMI OUT terminal (p. 15)

7

HDMI cable holder (See below.)

8

Cooling fan

9

The cooling fan operates while the
power to the Player is on.

AC IN terminal (p. 21)

10

Connect the HDMI cable to
the rear of the main unit while
providing some slack.

HDMI cable

12

Major Components

Remote Control Unit

1
2
3

4

5
6

7
8

9

10

11

12

13

14
15

16

17

18
19
20
21

22

23

24

25

B (Power) (p. 22)

1

m OPEN/CLOSE (p. 25)

2

AUDIO (p. 32), SUBTITLE (p. 32)

3

Number buttons (p. 36)

4

REPEAT (pp. 31, 32)

5

T SKIP/k (pp. 28, 31)

6
7

U SKIP/l (pp. 28, 31)

8

F PAUSE (p. 31)

9

d PLAY (p. 25)

10

TOP MENU/TITLE LIST (pp. 26, 28)

11

Cursor buttons (a/b/c/d), ENTER (pp. 23, 37)

12

EXIT (pp. 22, 37)

13

A (Red), B (Green), C (Yellow), D (Blue)
(pp. 28–30, 34, 43)

14

(Lock) (See below.)

15

VIDEO OUTPUT RESET (p. 38)

16

DISPLAY (pp. 25, 32)

17

TV control buttons (p. 23)

18

FUNCTION (pp. 33, 35)

19

V FWD (p. 31)

20

S REV (p. 31)

21

H STOP (p. 25)

22

POP-UP MENU (p. 26)

23

n RETURN (p. 31)

24

PinP (p. 27)

25

SETUP (pp. 23, 37)

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.

Introduction

13

Connection

Introduction to Connections

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

Video terminals/jacks on this Player

Higher Quality

Standard Quality

HDMI OUT terminal1

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

2

jacks

VIDEO output jack3

Audio terminals/jacks on this Player

Digital audio connection

Higher Quality

HDMI OUT terminal1

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

2

OPTICAL terminal

Page 15

Page 16

Page 17

Page 15

Page 18

Standard Quality

Analogue audio connection

Standard Quality

2CH AUDIO output jacks

Broadband Internet connection

ETHERNET terminal

14

Page 19

Page 20

Video Connections

Connecting to the HDMI Terminal

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

•
See page 45 for information on the output of next generation audio formats.

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

•

STEPS

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

1

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

2

This Player

NOTE

Audio transmitted in DTS-HD High

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

When using an HDMI output, 7.1 ch

•
Digital Output is available.

Video signal outputs:
1080p 24Hz 720p 50/60Hz
1080p 50/60Hz 576p 50Hz
1080i 50/60Hz 480p 60Hz

For example;

1080p: 1080 progressive scan

1080i: 1080 interlace scan

To HDMI OUT terminal

1

HDMI cable

To HDMI IN terminal

2

(commercially available)

Selecting the priority video output when connecting HDMI and Component video

When you connect both an HDMI cable and a
component cable to this player, you need to select
the priority video output in “Settings” – “Audio Video
Settings” – “Video Out Select”. (See page 38.)

NOTE

When you connect the player to a SHARP TV with an

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

•
“HDMI Video Out” is set to “Auto”. If you don’t get a stable
image, select the desired resolution*.
When you set “HDMI Video Out” to a setting other than
“Auto”, you can only select resolutions* that are compatible
with the connected TV.
Refer to “HDMI Video Out” on page 38 regarding the

*

resolutions of the HDMI video output.

Connection

Projector

TV

AV receiver

Equipment with an HDMI terminal

After connecting

Secure the HDMI cable to the HDMI cable holder, passing it through the holder. (Page 12)

•
If desired, connect audio equipment. (Pages 18–19)

•
Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 25–30)

•
Refer to AQUOS LINK function. (Pages 24 and 39)

•

15

Video Connections

Connecting to the Component Jacks

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

STEPS

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

1

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

2

This Player

Red

Blue

Green

Red

Blue

Green

Projector

COMPO-

NENT IN

PR
CR)

(

P

B

CB)

(

Y

2

(Red)

(Blue)

(Green)

To COMPONENT

1

VIDEO OUT jacks

To COMPONENT
IN jacks

(Red)

(Blue)

(Green)

TV

Component video cable

(commercially available)

AV receiver

Video equipment with component jacks

Video signal outputs:
1080i 50/60Hz 576i 50Hz
720p 50/60Hz 480p 60Hz
576p 50Hz 480i 60Hz

For example;

480p: 480 progressive scan

480i: 480 interlace scan

CAUTION

•

You need to select the priority video output in
“Settings” – “Audio Video Settings” – “Video Out
Select”. (See page 38.)
When the priority video output is set to “HDMI” in

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

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

VCR

Connect directly

Blu-ray Disc

Player

NOTE

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

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

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

LCD TV

After connecting

Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of the TV. (Pages 18–19)•

16

Video Connections

Connecting to the Video Jack

You can enjoy the images through the video jack.

STEPS

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

1

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

2

This Player

(Yellow)

Yellow

To VIDEO output jack

1

AV cable (supplied)

To VIDEO input jack

2

(Yellow)

Yellow

Video signal outputs:
576i 50Hz
480i 60Hz

576i: 576 interlace scan
480i: 480 interlace scan

VCR

Connect directly

Blu-ray Disc

Player

NOTE

Connect the Blu-ray disc player to LCD TV

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

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

LCD TV

Connection

After connecting

Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of the TV. (Pages 18–19)•

TVProjector AV receiver

Video equipment with a video jack

17

Audio Connections

Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal

You can connect audio equipment to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

•
See page 45 for information on the output of next generation audio formats.

•

STEPS

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

1

Firmly connect an optical digital cable (commercially available) to the optical digital audio terminals (1 and 2).

2

This Player

When using OPTICAL output,

•

5.1 ch Digital Output is available.

7.1 ch Digital Output is not available.

NOTE:

7.1 ch Audio is available via the HDMI terminal.

After connecting

Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 25–30)•

18

TV

To OPTICAL
output terminal

Optical digital cable
(commercially available)

To OPTICAL
input terminal

Amplifier

1

2

Audio equipment with a digital audio input terminal

Audio Connections

Connecting to the Audio Jacks

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

STEPS

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

1

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

2

This Player

Red

White

(Red)

(White)

1

To 2CH AUDIO
output jacks

TV

AV cable (supplied)

(White) (Red)

Audio equipment with audio jacks

RedWhite

To AUDIO input
jacks

Amplifier

Connection

2

After connecting

Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 25–30)•

19

Broadband Internet Connection

Connecting to the ETHERNET terminal

You can enjoy a variety of contents with interactive functions by connecting to the internet when playing BD-

•
LIVE compatible discs. Refer to pages 27 and 40 regarding further information on BD-LIVE functions.
When using the internet, a broadband internet connection as shown below is required.

•

STEPS

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

1

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

2

This Player

To ETHERNET
terminal

CAUTION

When using a broadband internet connection, a contract

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

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

NOTE

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

•
TX.

Internet Modem Hub or broadband router PC

LAN cable
(commercially available)

To LAN terminal

LAN

Example of a Broadband Internet Connection

After connecting

Perform the communication setting. (Pages 41–43)

•

Load a BD-LIVE compatible disc and play back the contents. (Pages 25 and 27)

•

1

2

20

Disc Playback

Before Starting Playback

Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control

Hold in the tab on the battery cover and pull the

1

cover towards the direction of the arrow.

Load the two “AA” size batteries (R-06 size,

2

UM/SUM-3). Place batteries with their terminals
corresponding to the m and n indications in
battery compartment.

Insert the smaller tab of the battery cover into

3

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

NOTE

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

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

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

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

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

•
unit for an extended period of time.

Approximate operating range of remote control

Remote control sensor

30º 30º

7 m

Remote control unit

Connecting the Power Cord

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

Disc Playback

To AC IN terminal

NOTE

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

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

•
TOUCH THE UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES
WHILE THE AC CORD IS CONNECTED.
The B (Standby/On) indicator blinks while the Player is

•
preparing for starting up. You cannot turn the Player on
until the B (Standby/On) indicator stops blinking.
If you are not going to use this Player for a long period of

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

To AC outlet

21

Before Starting Playback

Turning the Power On

B (Power)

B (Standby/On) indicator

AQUOS PURE MODE indicator

BD/DVD/CD mode indicator

Indicators on the Player

B (Standby/On) indicator

Green on Power on

Red blinks Preparing for standby

Red on Standby

AQUOS PURE MODE indicator

Green on Output in AQUOS PURE

BD/DVD/CD mode indicator

Off No disc

Blue on Playing back

White on Disc stopped

White blinks Loading a disc

When you turn on the power, the Menu screen

•
automatically displays for a while.
Press EXIT to erase the display.

MODE (See page 24.)

Turning the power on

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

Entering standby

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

If you press B again immediately after entering standby,

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

NOTE

When the B (Standby/On) indicator is blinking (may take

•
some time), the Player cannot be turned on.

22

Before Starting Playback

Language Setting

Changing the on-screen display language

Press SETUP to display the Setup Menu screen.

1

2

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

Displays The Title List Settings

Operating a SHARP TV Using the Remote Control

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

TV function control

TV Power: B

•
TV-AV Selector: b

•
TV Volume up/down: i e/f

•

•

TV Channel up/down: P r/s

Disc Playback

On Screen Language

3

Press a/b to select the language you want to
display on the screen, then press ENTER.

English

English Nederlands

Deutsch Svenska Magyar

Français Dansk Slovensky

Italiano Norsk

Español Suomi

Português Polski

NOTE

To select the DVD disc language, such as subtitle

•
language, etc., see page 26.

Picture

Česky

Slovenščina

23

Before Starting Playback

Turning Off the LCD Backlight and Indications

If you feel that the indicators on the Player are too
bright when watching movies, you can turn them off
except for the B (Standby/On) indicator.

Press SETUP to display the Setup Menu screen.

1

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

2

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

3

press ENTER.

Audio Video Settings
Quick Start
Auto Power Off
AQUOS LINK
Playback Setting
Communication Setup

Front Display/LED

Version
USB Memory Management
Software Update
System Reset

4

Press c/d to select “On” or “Off”, then press
ENTER.

Press SETUP or EXIT to exit.

5

Using AQUOS LINK

Controlling the Blu-ray disc player using AQUOS LINK

What is AQUOS LINK?

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

What you can do with AQUOS LINK

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

Automatic input select function

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

Automatic power off function

If you turn off the LCD TV when this player is in stop mode,
the power of this player will be turned off automatically. (In the
case, while playing back a disc, the power does not turn off.)

Automatic power on function

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

AQUOS PURE MODE

When you connect this player to an AQUOS LCD TV
compatible with AQUOS LINK and set “AQUOS LINK” to
“Yes” (page 39), images automatically adjusted to the most
suitable image quality for the AQUOS TV are output from the
HDMI OUT terminal of this player.
The AQUOS PURE MODE indicator on the player lights in
green.

AQUOS PURE MODE indicator

24

NOTE

In order to make AQUOS LINK available, set up AQUOS

•
LINK on the LCD TV that is connected to this player. See
page 39 regarding the setup of this player.
Refer to the Operation Manual of the TV for details
regarding setup.

BD/DVD/CD Playback

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

Loading a Disc

OPEN/CLOSEB (Power)

Press B to turn on the power.

1

Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

2

Load a disc on the disc tray.

3

Insert the disc with the label face up.

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

•
side to play back.

Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

4

BD/DVD Video Playback

BD-RBD VIDEO BD-RE

DVD VIDEO DVD-R

This player supports DVD upscaling during DVD
playback.

DVD-RW

To stop playback

Press H STOP.

Resume playback function

•

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

NOTE

Resume playback may not function depending on the disc.•

Displaying the disc information

Press DISPLAY during playback.

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switches

•
as follows.

Disc Information Screen A

BD-VIDEO

1

2
3
4

4

1/1
10/1 1
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Disc Playback

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Load a disc.

Playback may begin automatically, depending on the

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disc.
Playback begins from the first title.

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The menu may be displayed first, depending on the

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

Press d PLAY if playback does not begin

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automatically or playback is stopped.

NOTE

The disc load time may vary depending on the disc.•

No Display

Type of disc

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Title number being played / Total number of Titles

2

Chapter number being played / Total number of

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Chapters
Elapsed playback time / Total playback time for the

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Title

NOTE

Disc Information Screen A disappears after about 1 minute

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

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

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BD/DVD/CD Playback

BD/DVD Menus

This section explains how to play back a BD/DVD

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

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

Start playback by selecting a title from the top menu

BD VIDEO

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Top menu

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DVD VIDEO

Press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST.

The top menu screen is displayed if present on the

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BD/DVD video disc.

TOP MENU

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Jazz

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Classic

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Latin

Rock

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

The selected title is played back.

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NOTE

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

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

Using the disc menu

DVD VIDEO

Example: Select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”.

Press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST.

1

The disc menu screen is displayed if present on the

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DVD video disc.

Press a/b to select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”,

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then press ENTER.

The screen for selecting the subtitle language is

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displayed.

MENU

1 AUDIO LANGUAGE

2 SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

3 AUDIO

Press a/b to select the subtitle language, then

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press ENTER.

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Press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST to exit.

Using the pop-up menu

BD VIDEO

Press POP-UP MENU during playback.

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The pop up menu screen is displayed.

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The menu contents displayed vary depending on the

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

Pop-up menu

Previous page

Next page

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

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then press ENTER.

Press POP-UP MENU to exit.

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The pop-up menu will automatically disappear for

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some discs.

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BD/DVD/CD Playback

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE

BD VIDEO

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

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

Virtual Package/BD-LIVE data is saved in Local
Storage (USB memory device connected to this
Player). To enjoy these functions, connect a USB
memory device (2GB or greater) supporting USB

2.0 High Speed (480Mbit/s) to the BD STORAGE/
SERVICE terminal (page 12) on the back of this player.

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

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

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

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

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write).
Refer to “USB Memory Management” on page 44 for

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

NOTE

SHARP cannot guarantee that all brands’ USB memory

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devices will operate with this player.
Do not use a USB extension cable when connecting a USB

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memory device to the BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminal of
the player.

Using a USB extension cable may prevent the player

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from performing correctly.

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

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

Press PinP during playback to show the 2-

1

picture screen.

Primary
audio/video

2

To remove the secondary video, press PinP

Secondary
audio/video

again.

NOTE

To listen to secondary audio, make sure that “Secondary

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Audio” is set to “On”. (See page 38.)
The secondary audio and video for Picture In Picture may

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

Virtual Package

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

The playback methods vary depending on the disc. For

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details, refer to the disc manual.

BD-LIVE

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

The available functions differ depending on the disc.

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NOTE

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

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

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internet connection (page 20) and communication settings
(pages 41–43).
Refer to page 40 regarding the setup to restrict access to

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BD-LIVE contents.

Disc Playback

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BD/DVD/CD Playback

DVD-R/-RW/BD-RE/-R Playback

DVD-R

DVD-RW

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

NOTE

“Finalise” refers to a recorder processing a recorded disc

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so that it will play in other DVD players/recorders as well
as this player. Only finalised DVD discs will play back in
this player. (This player does not have a function to finalise
discs.)

BD-RE BD-R

Playback by selecting a title

Load a recorded disc.

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The Title List screen is displayed.

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Program

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Program

4

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

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

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

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press ENTER.

When seven or more titles are displayed, switch pages

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by pressing KSKIP/k or LSKIP/l.
Playback of the selected title will begin.

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You can playback by pressing d PLAY instead of
pressing ENTER.

Press H STOP to stop playback.

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Program

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Program

Program

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Program

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NOTE

The Title List screen also can be displayed by pressing

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TOP MENU/TITLE LIST when playback is stopped or by
pressing ENTER after choosing “Displays The Title List”
in Setup Menu when playback is stopped.
Thumbnail images on the Title List screen may not move

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smoothly depending on the recording condition of the
images.

About Title List

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

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

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Thumbnail and Title Name.

Thumbnail

21/5 Fri 9:30 AM 110 Min.

Program

Program

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Title Name

Program 1

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By Chapter Playlist Functions

Program

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Title Name

Program 1

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2 Program 2 15/6 Fri 110 Min.
3 Program 3 3/7 Mon 56 Min.
4 Program 4 18/9 Thu 40 Min.

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Sorting Playlist Functions

Information of selected title
Title Name
Recording Date
Recording Duration
Caption for Colour Button

DCB

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BD/DVD/CD Playback

Playback by selecting a chapter

Press B (Green) while the Thumbnail screen is

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displayed.

The chapter screen is displayed.

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Chapter

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Chapter

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When seven or more chapters are displayed, switch

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pages by pressing KSKIP/k or LSKIP/l.
To return to the Thumbnail screen, press B (Green).

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

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then press ENTER.

Playback of the selected chapter will begin.

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You can playback by pressing d PLAY instead of
pressing ENTER.

Press H STOP to stop playback.

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Chapter

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Chapter

Chapter

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Chapter

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Sorting the titles

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

Playback by selecting a Playlist

1

Press C (Yellow) while the Thumbnail screen is
displayed.

The Playlist screen is displayed.

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Program 1

21/5 Fri 9:30 AM

1 Program 1 21/5 Fri 110 Min.

2 Program 2 15/6 Fri 110 Min.

110 Min.

Playing back the title you stopped while being played.

Press D (Blue) while the Title List screen is

1

displayed.

Playback

2

Press c/d to select the type of Playback, then
press ENTER.

Playback of the title will begin.

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Press H STOP to stop playback.

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From Beginning From Continued

Disc Playback

Original Functions

Press a/b to select the title, then press

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ENTER.

Playback of the selected title will begin.

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Press H STOP to stop playback.

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BD/DVD/CD Playback

Audio CD Playback

AUDIO CD

Playback from the beginning

Load an audio CD.

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The CD screen is displayed.

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

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disc.

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Press H STOP to stop playback.

Resume playback function

If you press d PLAY next, playback will resume from

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

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Press a/b to select the track, then press

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stopped.

Playback of the selected track will begin.

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

The “Functions” menu is activated.

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press ENTER.

When playback is stopped, only “Track” can be

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

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which can be set” (Page 36).

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

Operations vary depending on the setting. Follow the

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operation instructions on the screen.

Press n RETURN or D (Blue) to exit the

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Playback Functions

BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE

DVD-RW

DVD VIDEO

AUDIO CD

NOTE

Some operations in the following playback functions

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

DVD-R

Fast Forward/Reverse (Search)

Fast Forward/Reverse functions when G REV or
J FWD is pressed during playback.

Example: When J FWD is pressed

•

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

When playing back a DVD

You cannot fast forward or fast reverse from one title and

•
continue to another title (except when playing audio CDs).

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

Skipping (to the beginning of a chapter or track)
functions when T SKIP/k or U SKIP/l is
pressed during playback.

Pause/Frame Advance Playback

Pause functions when F PAUSE is pressed during
playback. (If you are playing back an audio CD, the CD
will also pause.)

Frame Advance Playback functions when U SKIP/l
is pressed during Pause.

Frame Advance Playback may not function properly with

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

NOTE

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

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

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

Slow Playback

Slow Playback functions when T SKIP/k or
U SKIP/l is pressed for more than 2 seconds

during pause.

Press d PLAY to return to normal playback.

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NOTE

This doesn't work for audio CDs.

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Reverse Slow Playback cannot be performed for BD video.

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Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Playback)

Play back the title or chapter you want to repeat.

1

Press REPEAT.

2

Press c/d to select the type of Repeat

3

Playback.

Playback Title: Repeats the title currently being played

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back.
Playback Chapter: Repeats the chapter currently

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

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or chapter.

Playback Title Playback Chapter Scene Selection

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

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

Press ENTER.

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Example: Repeat playback of a title (TITLE)

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On Title Repeat

Press REPEAT to return to normal playback.

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Playback Functions

Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of a Specified Part)

DVD-RW

DVD VIDEO

AUDIO CD

NOTE

Some operations in the following playback function cannot

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be performed depending on the specifications of the disc.

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DVD-R

Press REPEAT during playback.
Press c/d to select “Scene Selection”, then

press ENTER.

“Set Start Point” displays.

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Playback Title Playback Chapter Scene Selection

Set Start Point

NOTE

Press LSKIP/l, the Repeat Playback is cancelled

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

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

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

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

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Partial Repeat Playback may not work in multi-angle

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

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Playback status.

Displaying the Audio Information

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

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The displayed contents vary depending on the disc.

BD VIDEO

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.

DVD-RW

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

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

When you play a programme recorded in stereo or

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monaural, and if you are listening to the Bitstream sound
via the digital output jack, you cannot select the audio
channel. Set “Audio Out” to “PCM” (Page 39), or if you
want to change the audio channel, listen via the analogue
output jacks.

DVD VIDEO

DVD-R

NOTE

Press ENTER at the scene where you want to

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set the start point.

“Set End Point” displays.

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Press ENTER at the scene where you want to

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set the end point.

You can press V FWD to fast forward to the scene

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

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Switching Subtitles

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

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

The display indicates the subtitle number currently being

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played back, and the subtitles appear.
Each time SUBTITLE is pressed, the subtitles change.
“–” is displayed if a disc has no subtitles.

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You can also select “Off”.

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Playback Functions

Switching the Angle

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

Press FUNCTION during playback.

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The Function Control screen is displayed on the TV.

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Press a/b to select the Angle Number column,

2

then press ENTER.

BD-VIDEO

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Off

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

“–” is displayed if a disc is recorded with only one

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angle.

Press n RETURN or FUNCTION to close the

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Function Control screen.

NOTE

The displayed items vary depending on the disc.

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If you access the Function Control screen during playback

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

Displaying the Angle Mark

You can change settings so that Angle Mark appears
in the right bottom part of the screen when multiple
angles are recorded. (The Angle Mark is displayed
for BD/DVD video.) The settings can be changed in
“Settings” - “Playback Setting” - “Angle Mark Display”
(Page 40).

NOTE

Settings for audio and subtitles can be changed also in

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Function Control screen (Page 35).
The operations of subtitles, angle and audio differ

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according to each disc. You may need to refer to the
operation manual of the disc.
The following operations will not work when playing back

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an audio CD:
Slow Playback, Frame Advance

Display of functions

The display for subtitles, angle or audio automatically

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disappears after 5 seconds.

Switching between functions

You can switch the subtitles and audio at the Function

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Control screen (Page 35).
The operation for each function varies depending on the

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disc. See the manual for the disc.

Fast Forward/Reverse

You cannot perform Fast Forward/Fast Reverse between

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titles. At the end or beginning of the title, Fast Forward/
Fast Reverse will be cancelled and normal playback will
automatically resume.
Subtitles are not played back with BD/DVD video discs

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during Fast Forward and Fast Reverse.

Slow Playback

You cannot perform Slow Playback between titles. At the

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end of the title, Slow Playback will be cancelled and normal
playback will automatically resume.

Repeat Playback

Repeat Playback may be forbidden depending on the disc.

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Partial Repeat Playback may not work in multi-angle

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scenes.
For Partial Repeat Playback, set the start and end points

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within the same title.

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JPEG File Playback

CD-R

CD-RW

JPEG

NOTE

This Player can play still images (JPEG files) that have been

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recorded on CD-RW/R discs. For details on the still images
that you can play using this player, refer to “About the
JPEG file format” on page 8.
During “Normal play”, still images are played one by one

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while during “Slide show”, they are automatically replaced
one after another.
JPEG files cannot be played back from a USB memory

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device with this player.

Playing back still images in sequence

Load the disc containing the still images, and

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press d PLAY.

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To stop the still image playback at any time,

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press H STOP.

Playing back still images in a selected folder

Load the disc containing still images, then press

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SETUP.

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

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ENTER.

Use a/b/c/d to select the folder whose still

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images are to be played, then press ENTER.

JPEG

The first still image appears on the screen.
Press T SKIP/k or U SKIP/l to proceed to
the next or previous still image.
The same operation can be performed by pressing
c/d or S REV/V FWD.

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Press T SKIP/k or U SKIP/l to replace
one image with another.

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The same operation can be performed by pressing
c/d or S REV/V FWD.

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Press n RETURN if you wish to return to the folder
selection screen.

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To stop the still image playback at any time,
press H STOP.

Playing back Slide Show

1

In Step 2 of the left side “Playing back still
images in a selected folder”, press d PLAY
(Slide Show).

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The still images inside the selected folder are played
as a slide show.

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

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Press d PLAY to resume playback.

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To stop the playback at any time, press H STOP.

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Press n RETURN to play a slide show of still
images in another folder.

Setting slide show speed/repeat playback

1

Press C (Yellow) (Slide Show Menu) during the
folder selection screen.

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The setting screen for “Slide Show Speed”/“Repeat
Mode Setting” appears.

2

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

Slide Show Speed

Repeat Mode Setting

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

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“Normal”, “Slow1” and “Slow2”.

Press a/b to select the desired speed, then

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

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then press ENTER.

Slide Show Speed

Repeat Mode Setting

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Press c/d to select the desired item, then
press ENTER.

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Press EXIT to exit.

Normal

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Settings During Playback

Function Control

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

Function Control screen

BD-VIDEO

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Select Enter

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Playback status display

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Shows the operation status and the disc type.

Setting items

2

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

Title/Track Number (Direct Title/Track Skip)

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Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip)

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Playback Elapsed Time (Direct Time Skip)

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Subtitle Language

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Angle Number

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Audio

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Repeat

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Operation guide display

3

Provides help on remote control button operations.

1

2

Return

Function control operation procedure

Press FUNCTION during playback.

1

The Function Control screen is displayed on the TV.

•

Press a/b to select the desired setting, then

2

press ENTER.

For a description of each setting, see “Functions

•
which can be set” (Page 36).

BD-VIDEO

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

1

1

5 . 1 c h

Off

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

3

Operations vary depending on the setting. Follow the

•
operation instructions on the screen.

Press n RETURN or FUNCTION to close the

4

Function Control screen.

NOTE

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

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

•
If you access the Function Control screen during playback

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

Disc Playback

35

Settings During Playback

Functions which can be set

Title/Track Number (Direct Title/Track Skip)

Shows the title number being played back (or track number when playing back an audio

•
CD). You can skip to the start of the title (or track).
To skip to the start of a selected title (or track), press the Number buttons to enter the

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

Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip)

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

•

•

To skip to the start of a selected chapter, press the Number buttons to enter the
chapter number when this option is highlighted.

Playback Elapsed Time (Direct Time Skip)

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

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

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

Subtitle Language

•

Shows the currently selected subtitle language. If subtitles are provided in other
languages, you can switch to your preferred language.

Angle Number

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

•
you can switch the angle.

Audio

•

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

Repeat

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

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

NOTE

These functions may not work with all discs.•

36

Settings

SETTINGS

Common operations

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

Example: Setting “Front Display/LED”

1

Displays The Title List Settings

On Screen Language

3

Select the next item

Press c/d to select the desired item,
then press ENTER.

On Off

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

Display the Menu screen

Press SETUP to display
the Setup Menu screen.
Press a/b/c/d to select
“Settings”, then press
ENTER.

Picture

Basic Operation for Playback Setting

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

1

Press SETUP to display the Setup Menu screen.
Press a/b/c/d to select “Settings”, then

2

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

3

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

4

press ENTER.

When you operate this Player for the first time, the

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

Enter your 4-digit PIN code.

5

You cannot move to the next setting screen until you

•
can input the correct PIN code.

When setting the PIN code for the first time.

To set the PIN code for the first time, press c/d

1

to select “Yes” to enter the PIN code setting
menu, then press ENTER.

2

4

2

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

3

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

Press c/d to select the parental control level

6

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

Parental Control

Disc Language
Angle Mark Display
PIN Code Setting
BD Internet Access

Press SETUP or EXIT to exit.

7

Select a menu item

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

Audio Video Settings
Quick Start
Auto Power Off
AQUOS LINK
Playback Setting
Communication Setup

Front Display/LED

Version
USB Memory Management
Software Update
System Reset

Exit the Menu screen

Press SETUP or EXIT to exit.

Level 3

0

USA

Settings

37

SETTINGS

Audio Video Settings

TV Aspect Ratio

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

Item

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

16:9 screen aspect ratio.

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

4:3 screen aspect ratio.

<When selecting Normal 4:3>

Item

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

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

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

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

Component Video Out

This sets the resolution of the component video
output.
Some TVs are not fully compatible with the Blu-ray
disc player, which may cause the image distortion.
In this case, press VIDEO OUTPUT RESET on the
remote control for five seconds. “Component Video
Out” will be reset to “576/480i” (factory preset value).

Item

1080i, 720p, 576/480p, 576/480i

HDMI Video Out

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

Item

Auto, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576/480p

NOTE

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

•
compatible TV and the “HDMI Video Out” is set to
“Auto”, 1080p 24Hz will automatically be displayed when
compatible discs are played back.
At 1080p 24Hz/1080p 50Hz/1080p 60Hz, there is no
output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks and
VIDEO output jack.

Video Out Select

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

NOTE

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

Video Out

Select

HDMI

Component

Dual

Output

No Auto *1

No 1080p No

Yes 1080i 1080i

Yes 720p 720p

Yes 576/480p 576/480p

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

Dual

Output

Yes 1080i 1080i

Yes 720p 720p

Yes 576/480p 576/480p

Yes 576/480i 576/480i

HDMI

Video Out

Component

Video Out

Component

Out Resolution

in Dual Mode

HDMI Out

Resolution in

Dual Mode

Item

HDMI, Component

When the priority video output is selected, video is output

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

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

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

Secondary Audio

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

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

•
Video.

Item

On, Off

38

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.

You can set the audio output mode for each

2

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

1

terminal when selecting “HDMI Output”.

NOTE

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

•
automatically selected as the audio output mode.

Item

Bitstream:

PCM (Surround):

This sets the audio output mode for DIGITAL

2

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

Item

Bitstream:

PCM:

NOTE

See page 45 for information on output of next generation

•
audio formats.
MPEG Audio is only output as PCM (STEREO) 48kHz.

•

Select this when connecting to

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

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

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

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

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.

Dynamic Range Control

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

Item

Normal: The same audio output range is played as the

original recorded audio output range.

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

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

Auto: When you play back audio in the Dolby TrueHD

format, the dynamic range is automatically adjusted.

*

Lower the audio volume before setting. If you do not do so,
the speakers may emit a loud sound or excessive output
may be applied to the speakers.

Quick Start

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

The startup time of the Player is reduced.

•
However, power consumption will increase.

•

When the Quick Start function is off:

The player will enter the low power consumption mode

•
when in standby condition.

Item

Yes, No

NOTE

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

•
some time to turn off.

Auto Power Off

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

Item

Yes, No

AQUOS LINK

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

Item

Yes, No

NOTE

For details, refer to the operation manual of TV.

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

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

Settings

39

SETTINGS

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 PIN code number needs to be entered
before the Parental Control Levels and the Country
Code are set. The Parental Control Levels and the
Country Code cannot be set if a PIN code has not
been created or the PIN code is not entered.

Item (For DVD-VIDEO)

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

ratings recorded on them.

Item (For BD-ROM)

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

ratings recorded on them.

Item (Country code)

Sets the country code. Refer to the Country Code List
(page 45) because the ratings differ according to the
country.

NOTE

Refer to “Basic Operation for Playback Setting” on page 37

•
for details.

Disc Language (Disc Priority Language)

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

Item (Subtitle)

Refer to the Language List. (Page 45)

Item (Audio)

Refer to the Language List. (Page 45)

Item (Menu)

Refer to the Language List and Language Code List.
(Page 45)

Angle Mark Display

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

Item

Yes, No

PIN Code Setting

This sets the PIN code for setting or changing the
Parental Control Level.

Item

Yes: Enter the 4-digit number.
No

NOTE

When you forget the PIN code, you can reset the current

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

•

BD Internet Access

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

Item

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

NOTE

The available functions differ depending on the disc.

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

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

•
connection (page 20) and communication settings (pages
41–43).

Front Display/LED

If you feel that the indicators on the Player are too
bright when watching movies, you can turn them off
except for the B (Standby/On) indicator.

Item

On, Off

Version

When you select “Version”, the system software
version is displayed.

Software Update

This function is for future use and is not yet enabled.
If this feature becomes necessary its use will be
explained on our WEB site or via our customer support
team.

System Reset

You can reset all settings to the factory presets.

Item

Reset, Not Reset

40

SETTINGS

Communication Setup

This allows you to perform and/or change the
communication setting. This setting is required to use
BD-LIVE functions that connect to the internet.

NOTE

Make sure that the LAN cable is connected to this Player.

•
(See page 20.)
For manually performing the setting, the following

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

IP address, netmask, gateway, DNS IP address

−
Besides, if specifying a proxy server, the following

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

IP address and port number of the proxy server

−

For setting the IP address, press c/d to select

5

“Yes” or “No”, then press ENTER.

Do you obtain the IP address
automatically?

IP Address
Netmask
Gateway

If selecting “Yes”: The IP address is automatically

•
obtained.
If selecting “No”: The IP address, netmask and

•
gateway are manually entered using the screen for
inputting characters. (See page 43.)
Regarding each of the setup values, confirm the
specifications of your broadband router.

Select “Next”, then press ENTER.

6

For setting the DNS IP address, press c/d to

7

Yes No

Next

select “Yes” or “No”, then press ENTER.

Do you obtain the DNS IP address
automatically?

Primary
Secondary

Yes No

Press SETUP to display the Setup Menu screen.

1

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

2

press ENTER.

3

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

4

Press c/d to select “Change”, then press
ENTER.

Setting the info. of the Ethernet
[Current Setup]
IP Address
Netmask
Gateway
DNS
Proxy

Change Initialize

For initializing the current setting, select “Initialize”,

•
then press ENTER.

: Auto Setup
: Auto Setup
: Auto Setup
: Auto Setup
: Not Use

Next

If selecting “Yes”: The DNS IP address is automatically

•
obtained. (The DHCP server function of the router or
modem is used for the automatic acquisition.)
If selecting “No”: The primary and secondary IP

•
addresses are entered using the screen for inputting
characters. (See page 43.)
Regarding each of the setup values, confirm the
specifications of your broadband router.

Select “Next”, then press ENTER.

8

For setting the proxy server, press c/d to

9

select “Yes” or “No”, then press ENTER.

Do you use the proxy server?

Yes No

Address
Port

Next

If selecting “Yes”: The IP address or proxy server

•
name and port number for the proxy server specified
from your internet service provider are entered using
the screen for inputting characters. (See page 43.)
If selecting “No”: Go to the next step.

•

(Continued on the next page)

Settings

41

SETTINGS

Select “Next”, then press ENTER.

10

For the advanced setting (the setting of the

11

Ethernet connection speeds), press c/d to
select “Yes” or “No”, then press ENTER.

Normally select “No”, then press ENTER.

•
The Ethernet connection speeds can be set when you

•
select “Yes”, then press ENTER.
As automatic detection is made (factory preset

•
mode), this setting is not normally necessary. If a
situation occurs in which the Ethernet connection fails,
etc., change the setting and confirm if the Ethernet
connection successfully works.
When the connection speed is set, select “Next”, then
press ENTER.

Option
Ethernet Connection Speeds

For testing the connection to the internet, after

12

confirming the settings, press c/d to select
“Test”, then press ENTER.

“Test” is available only when setting to obtain the IP

•
address automatically. “Test” cannot be selected if the
IP address has not been obtained automatically.

Yes

Auto-Detection

10M Half Duplex

100M Half Duplex

Next

Confirm the current setting.

IP Address
Netmask
Gateway
DNS Address
MAC Address

Test Complete

: xxx xxx xxx xxx
: xxx xxx xxx xxx
: xxx xxx xxx xxx
: xxx xxx xxx xxx
: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx

No

10M Full Duplex

100M Full Duplex

As a result of the test, if the internet connection fails,

•
enter the setup values manually.

Press c/d to select “Complete”, then press

13

ENTER.

42

SETTINGS

The operation procedure for inputting characters manually

NOTE

Numeric characters such as IP address can be entered on

•
the input screen either by selecting each of the characters
in the “Numeric” mode or using the Number buttons on
the remote control.

IP Address
Netmask
Gateway

Press ENTER at the boxes in which characters

1

are to be entered, and the input screen will
appear.

Numeric

Edit

123

1234567890

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

3

press ENTER.

4

Repeat the step 3 to display all of the desired
characters/numbers in the input field.

Example: The screen for inputting numeric characters

123

Numeric

Edit

1234567890

NOTE

Press n RETURN (Del.Char.) to delete a number/

•
character you have input.
To change a number/character you have input, press B

•
(Green) (Left) or C (Yellow) (Right) to select the number/
character you want to change, and press n RETURN
(Del.Char.). Then, press c/d to select a new number/
character you want to input, and press ENTER.

Press D (Blue) (Complete) to fix the numbers

5

which have been input.

Selected by
pressing a/b

Press a/b to select the desired input mode.

2

When inputting the address of the proxy server;

•
“1ABC” (Alphabet/numeric character) / “Sign” / “Edit”

When inputting other values (IP address, etc.);

•
“Numeric” / “Edit”

Selected by
pressing c/d

Input character list

1ABC (Alphabet/
numeric character)

Numeric

Sign

Edit

Num. ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ Spc.

Num. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ABC A B C a b c DEF D E F d e f

GHI G H I g h i JKL J K L j k l MNO M N O m n o

PQRS P Q R S p q r s TUV T U V t u v WXYZ W X Y Z w x y z

Spc. (space)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

@ . , : ; _ - \ $ % ! ? & # + * = / | ˜ “ ‘ ˆ ` ( ) < > [ ]{ } Spc.

@ . , : @ . , : ; _ - \ ; _ - \ $ % ! ? $ % ! ?

& # + * & # + * = / | ˜ = / | ˜ “ ‘ ˆ ` “ ‘ ˆ `

( ) < > ( ) < > [ ]{ } [ ] { } Spc. (space)

Cancel Left Right Complete Del.Char.

The same operation as the coloured buttons and n RETURN can be performed by selecting

*

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

IP Address
Netmask
Gateway

Repeat step 1 to 5 to finish inputting all the

6

123

required characters.

Settings

43

SETTINGS

Before using the USB memory device

CAUTION:

Do not remove the USB memory device or unplug

•
the AC cord while the operation for “USB Memory
Management” is being performed.
Do not use a USB extension cable when connecting

•
a USB memory device to the BD STORAGE/SERVICE
terminal of the player.

Using a USB extension cable may prevent the player

−

from performing correctly.

NOTE:

SHARP cannot guarantee that all brands’ USB memory

•
devices will operate with this player.

USB Memory Management

The following instructions explain how to delete data
such as the Virtual Package data and the BD-LIVE
data in a USB memory device.

Press a/b, select “Erase” or “Format”, then

5

press ENTER.

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

memory device such as BD-LIVE data.

Format: Be aware that all data including BD-VIDEO data

will be deleted.

Erases BD-VIDEO data on USB memory.

Erase

Format

NOTE

Data which has been saved to the player’s internal memory

•
(game score, etc.) will also be deleted.

6

Press c/d, select “Yes”, and press ENTER.

7

Start the process.

The screen for the current operation will display.

•

Erase all contents on USB memory
including protected contents.

Yes N o

Complete

Insert the USB memory device into the BD

1

STORAGE/SERVICE terminal on rear of this
player.

2

Press SETUP to display the Setup Menu screen.
Press a/b/c/d to select “Settings”, then

3

press ENTER.

4

Press a/b to select “USB Memory
Management”, then press ENTER.

“No USB Memory” appears when no USB memory is

•
inserted.

44

Press ENTER.

8

OK

SETTINGS

Country Code List

USA / CANADA / JAPAN / GERMANY / FRANCE / UK / ITALY / SPAIN / SWISS / SWEDEN / HOLLAND / NORWAY /
DENMARK / FINLAND / BELGIUM / HONG KONG / SINGAPORE / THAILAND / MALAYSIA / INDONESIA / TAIWAN /
PHILIPPINE / AUSTRALIA / RUSSIA / CHINA

Language List

English / Français / Deutsch / Italiano / Español / Japanese / Svenska / Nederlands

Language Code List

AA Afar / AB Abkhazian / AF Afrikaans / AM Ameharic / AR Arabic / AS Assamese / AY Aymara / AZ Azerbaijani / BA Bashkir /
BE Byelorussian / BG Bulgarian / BH Bihari / BI Bislama / BN Bengali, Bangla / BO Tibetan / BR Breton / CA Catalan /
CO Corsican / CS Czech / CY Welsh / DA Danish / DE German / DZ Bhutani / EL Greek / EN English / EO Esperanto /
ES Spanish / ET Estonian / EU Basque / FA Persian / FI Finnish / FJ Fiji / FO Faroese / FR French / FY Frisian / GA Irish /
GD Scots Gaelic / GL Galician / GN Guarani / GU Gujarati / HA Hausa / HI Hindi / HR Croatian / HU Hungarian / HY Armenian /
IA Interlingua / IE Interlingue / IK Inupiak / IN Indonesian / IS Icelandic/ IT
JW Javanese / KA Georgian / KK Kazakh / KL Greenlandic / KM Cambodian / KN Kannada / KO Korean / KS Kashmiri /
KU Kurdish / KY Kirghiz / LA Latin / LN Lingala / LO Laothian / LT Lithuanian / LV Latvian, Lettish / MG Malagasy / MI Maori /
MK Macedonian / ML Malayalam / MN Mongolian / MO Moldavian / MR Marathi / MS Malay / MT Maltese / MY Burmese /
NA Nauru / NE Nepali / NL Dutch / NO Norwegian / OC Occitan / OM Afan (Oromo) / OR Oriya / PA Panjabi / PL Polish /
PS Pashto, Pushto / PT Portuguese/ QU Quechua / RM Rhaeto-Romance / RN Kirundi / RO Romanian / RU Russian /
RW Kinyarwanda / SA Sanskrit / SD Sindhi / SG Sangho / SH Serbo-Croatian / SI Singhalese /
SM Samoan / SN Shona / SO Somali / SQ Albanian / SR Serbian / SS Siswat / ST Sesotho / SU Sundanese / SV Swedish /
SW Swahili / TA Tamil / TE Telugu / TG Tajik / TH Thai / TI Tigrinya / TK Turkmen / TL Tagalog / TN Setswana / TO Tonga /
TR Turkish / TS Tsonga / TT Tatar / TW Twi / UK Ukrainian / UR Urdu / UZ Uzbek / VI Vietnamese / VO Volapuk / WO Wolof /
XH Xhosa / YO Yoruba / ZH Chinese / ZU Zulu

Italian / IW Hebrew / JA Japanese / JI Yiddish /

SK Slovak / SL Slovenian /

About Output of Next Generation Audio Formats

Next generation

audio formats

Maximum number of

channels

Dolby TrueHD 7.1ch (48kHz/96kHz) 7.1ch *

5.1ch (192kHz) 5.1ch *

Dolby Digital PLUS 7.1ch (48kHz) 7.1ch *

DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1ch (48kHz/96kHz) 7.1ch *

5.1ch (192kHz) 5.1ch *3/*

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio 7.1ch (48kHz/96kHz) 7.1ch *

LPCM 7.1ch (48kHz/96kHz) 7.1ch *

5.1ch (192kHz) 5.1ch *

1

Core only

*

2

*

Down mixed

3

*

When “Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, the audio is output as 48kHz.

4

*

When “Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, the audio is output as PCM.

5

*

When 5.1ch (192kHz), the audio output is downsampled to 96kHz.

5

*

When 2ch, the audio is output as 192kHz.

HDMI DIGITAL OUT

PCM Bitstream PCM Bitstream

3

3

3

3

5

3

3

3

4

7.1ch *

4

5.1ch *

4

7.1ch *

4

7.1ch *

4

5.1ch *

4

7.1ch *

— 2ch *

— 2ch *

2ch *

2ch *

2ch *

2ch *

2ch *

2ch *

2

5.1ch *1/*

2

5.1ch *1/*

2

5.1ch *1/*

2

5.1ch *1/*

2

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Settings

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

The following problems do not always suggest a defect or malfunction of this Player.
Refer to the problems and lists of possible solutions below before calling for service.

Power

Problem Possible causes and solutions

The Player power cannot be turned
on.

The Player power is turned off. Is “Auto Power Off” set to “Yes”? When “Auto Power Off” is set to “Yes”, the

Basic Operation

Problem Possible causes and solutions

The remote control does not work. Use the remote control within its operating range. (Page 21)

Cannot operate the Player. Are you operating the Player within the specified operating temperature range?

Disc Playback

Problem Possible causes and solutions

The Player cannot play a disc. Take out the disc and clean it. (Page 10)

The disc is automatically ejected
after closing the disc tray.

Video stops. Has the Player been subjected to shock or impact? Are you using it in an unstable

The Player makes a snapping sound
when starting playback or loading
a disc.

•

Is the power cord firmly plugged into the AC outlet? (Page 21)

•

When the power cord is plugged into an AC outlet, press and hold B on the Player
until “
On) indicator is lit, turn on the power. (Page 48)
Press B after the B (Standby/On) indicator turns on. (Page 22)

•

•
power will be automatically turned off after 10 continuous minutes of inactivity (no
playback). (Page 39)

•
Replace the batteries. (Page 21)

•
Reset the remote control.

•

Press and hold 1 (the number button) first and then ENTER on the remote control

−

together for more than 5 seconds.

•
(Page 52)

•
Make sure that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up).

•
(Page 25)
Make sure that region code on the disc matches that of this Player. (Page 7)

•
Allow any condensation in or near the Player to dry. (Page 10)

•
Check that the disc is recorded in the compatible TV system (PAL or NTSC).

•
The Player cannot play back video which was not recorded normally. (Page 7)

•
Proper playback may be impossible due to the state of the disc recording, a

•
scratched, warped or dirty disc, the state of the pick-up, or compatibility issues
between this Player and the disc being used. (Pages 7, 10)
When the recorded time of a disc is unusually short, playback may not be possible.

•
BD-RE/R discs recorded in a format other than BDMV/BDAV cannot be played

•
back. (Page 7)

Make sure that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up).

•
(Page 25)
Take out the disc and clean it. (Page 10)

•
Make sure that region code on the disc matches that of this Player. (Page 7)

•
Make sure that the disc is playable. (Page 7)

•

•
location? The Player will stop if it senses shock or vibration.

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

•
not been operated in a while. These sounds are not malfunctions of the player but
are normal operating conditions.

” appears on the front panel display. Then, after the B (Standby/

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Troubleshooting

Picture

Problem Possible causes and solutions

No picture. Make sure that the cables are connected correctly. (Pages 15–17)

Screen freezes and operation
buttons do not work.

There is just audio with no video. Is the connection cable for video output connected properly? (Pages 15–17)•

Widescreen video appears vertically
stretched, or black bands appear at
the top and bottom of the screen.

Square noise (mosaic) appears on
the screen.

The playback screen will be
disturbed if DVD video is recorded
to a VCR, or played back through a
VCR.

Audio is not output, or images are
not played back properly.

•
Make sure that the connected TV or the AV receiver is set to the correct input.

•
(Pages 15–17)
Take out the disc and clean it. (Page 10)

•
Make sure that region code on the disc matches that of this Player. (Page 7)

•
There is no picture from the HDMI output.

•

Are the settings performed correctly? Please check the settings. (Page 38)

−
There is no picture from the component video output.

•

Are the settings performed correctly? Please check the settings. (Page 38)

−

Press H STOP, then restart playback.

•
Turn off the power and turn on the power again.

•
If the power is not turned off, perform a reset. (Page 48)

•
Is the disc damaged or dirty? Check the condition of the disc. (Page 10)

•

Is “TV Aspect Ratio” set to match the connected TV? (Page 38)

•
If you are using a widescreen TV, is the “TV Aspect Ratio” set to “Wide”? (Page 38)

•

Blocks in images may be visible in scenes with rapid movement due to the

•
characteristics of digital image compression technology.

This Player complies with analogue copy protection. Some discs contain a copy

•
prohibiting signal. If you try to play back such discs through a VCR, or record to a
VCR and play back the signal, the copy protection will prevent normal playback.
(Pages 16–17)

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

•
some discs in which copyright-protected contents are recorded.

Sound

Problem Possible causes and solutions

No sound, or sound is distorted. If the volume of the TV or amplifier is set to minimum, turn the volume up.

Left and right channels of audio are
reversed, or sound comes out of
only one side.

Audio is not output, or images are
not played back properly.

•
There is no sound during still mode, slow motion playback, fast forward and fast

•
reverse. (Page 31)
DVD audio recorded in DTS is only output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

•
Connect a DTS compatible digital amplifier or decoder to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL terminal on this Player. (Page 18)
Check that the audio cable is connected correctly. (Pages 18–19)

•
Check that the cable plugs are clean.

•
Take out the disc and clean it. (Page 10)

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

•
audio other than an audio signal or non-standard audio is recorded for the audio
content of the disc. (Page 7)

Are left and right audio cables connected to the opposite terminal, or is one side

•
disconnected? (Page 19)

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

•
some discs in which copyright-protected contents are recorded.

Appendix

Network

Problem Possible causes and solutions

Cannot connect to the Internet. Is the LAN cable connected properly?

•
Is the wrong cable such as a modular cable used? Connect a LAN cable to the

•
ETHERNET terminal. (Page 20)
Is the power for the connected equipment, such as broadband router or modem

•
turned on?
Is the broadband router and/or modem properly connected?

•
Is the proper value(s) set in the network setting? Check “Communication Setup”.

•
(Pages 41–43)

(Continued on the next page)

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Troubleshooting

Network (Continued)

Problem Possible causes and solutions

Cannot download BD-LIVE contents. 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 terminal of this Player.
Check if the BD disc supports BD-LIVE.

•
Check the setting for “BD Internet Access”. (Page 40)

•

Other

Problem Possible causes and solutions

The TV operates incorrectly. Some TVs with wireless remote control capability may operate incorrectly when

The Player heats up during use. When using this Player, the console cabinet may heat up depending on the usage

B (Standby/On) indicator will
remain lit.

To Reset this Player

If this Player receives strong interference from a source such as excessive static electricity, strong external noise, malfunction

•
of power supply, or voltage caused by lightning during use or a wrong operation is sent to the Player, errors like the Player not
accepting an operation may occur. Press and hold B on the Player until “ ” appears on the front panel display when
the Player does not operate properly even after the power has been turned off. Then, after the B (Standby/On) indicator is lit,
turn on the power.
When a reset is performed while the power is on, the Player will turn off. Turn the power on again. At this point, it may take

•
a few moments for the system processing to finish before the Player is ready for use. During the system processing, the
BD/DVD/CD mode indicator on the front panel display of the Player will blink. Once the system processing has finished, the
indicator will finish blinking and then light up normally. You can operate the Player when the BD/DVD/CD mode indicator is lit.
Since all settings including the language setting stored in memory are also reset when a reset has been performed, they must

•
be set again.
When the problem persists even after performing a reset, unplug the AC cord and plug it in again. If this does not solve the

•
problem, contact the nearest service centre approved by SHARP.

•
using the remote control of this Player. Use such TVs away from this Player.

•
environment. This is not a malfunction.

When the AC cord is removed from the outlet, the B (Standby/On) indicator will

•
remain lit for a short period. This is normal and is not a malfunction.

The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks described below before calling for
service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of this guide, remove the main plugs from the wall socket, and
contact the dealer or supplier from whom the unit was purchased in order to obtain service. Where this is not possible
please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.
Customers without Internet access may telephone [phone] during office hours (or [phone] if telephoning from
Ireland),

Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts distributor, who can be contacted on the
following numbers:

WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.:

In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period, you will need to provide proof of the date
of purchase to the repairing company. Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at the time of purchase.

0121 766 5414

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On-screen Error Messages

Messages Relating to BD disc and DVD disc

The following messages appear on the TV screen in case the disc you tried to playback is not appropriate or the

•
operation is not correct.

Error message Possible Error Suggested Solution

Cannot play. The disc cannot be played back with

Incompatible disc. If you load a disc which cannot be

Cannot operate. Occurs if an operation is incorrect.•

This USB memory is not formatted
properly. Please format the memory in
USB memory management.

The Connected USB Memory cannot
be used. It should be compliant with
USB 2.0

• Check the disc, and load it correctly.•
this Player.

•
played with this Player (i.e. a scratched
disc), or if you load a disc upside down,
this message will appear, and the disc
tray will automatically pop out.

Occurs if the loaded disc cannot be

• Remove the disc.•
played because it is a non-standard disc
or scratched, etc.

—

Occurs if there is a formatting error.• Format the USB memory again.•

Occurs if USB memory not compliant

• Connect USB 2.0 High Speed
with USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbit/s) is
used (i.e. USB 1.0/USB 1.1).

•
(480Mbit/s) compliant USB memory.

Appendix

49

Glossary

BDAV (Page 7)

BDAV (Blu-ray Disc Audio/Visual, BD-AV) refers to one of the
application formats used for writable Blu-ray discs such as
BD-R, BD-RE, etc. BDAV is a recording format equivalent to
DVD-VR (VR mode) of the DVD specifications.

BD-J application

The BD-ROM format supports Java for interactive functions.
“BD-J” offers content providers almost unlimited functionality
when creating interactive BD-ROM titles.

BD-LIVE (page 27)

A variety of interactive content is available from BD-LIVE
compatible Blu-ray discs via the internet.

BDMV (page 7)

BDMV (Blu-ray Disc Movie, BD-MV) refers to one of the
application formats used for BD-ROM which is one of the
Blu-ray Disc specifications. BDMV is a recording format
equivalent to DVD-video of the DVD specification.

BD-R (pages 7, 25)

A BD-R (Blu-ray Disc Recordable) is a recordable, write-once
Blu-ray Disc. Since contents can be recorded and cannot be
overwritten, a BD-R can be used to archive data or for storing
and distributing video material.

BD-RE (pages 7, 25)

A BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is a recordable and
rewritable Blu-ray Disc.

BD-ROM

BD-ROMs (Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory) are commercially
produced discs. Other than conventional movie and video
contents, these discs have enhanced features such as
interactive content, menu operations using pop-up menus,
selection of subtitle display, and slide shows. Although a
BD-ROM may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM discs
will contain movies in High Definition format for playback on
Blu-ray Disc players.

Blu-ray Disc (BD) (page 7)

A disc format developed for recording/playing high-definition
(HD) video (for HDTV, etc.), and for storing large amounts of
data. A single layer Blu-ray Disc holds up to 25 GB, and a
dual-layer Blu-ray Disc holds up to 50 GB of data.

Chapter number (pages 35, 36)

Sections of a movie or a music feature that are smaller than
titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Some discs
may only be comprised of a single chapter.

Copy guard

This function prevents copying. You cannot copy discs
marked by the copyright holder with a signal which prevents
copying.

Disc menu (page 26)

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

Dolby Digital

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

Dolby Digital Plus

A sound system developed as an extension to Dolby Digital.
This audio coding technology supports 7.1 multi-channel
surround sound.

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby TrueHD is a lossless coding technology that supports
up to 8 channels of multi-channel surround sound for the next
generation optical discs. The reproduced sound is true to the
original source bit-for-bit.

DTS

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

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

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

DTS-HD Master Audio

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

DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential

DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential is a lossless audio
compression technology developed for the next generation
high definition optical disc format.

DVD upscaling (page 25)

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

DVD video (pages 7, 25)

A disc format that contains up to eight hours of moving
pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD. A single-layer
single sided DVD holds up to 4.7 GB; a double layer single­sided DVD, 8.5 GB; a single layer double-sided DVD, 9.4
GB; double-layer double-sided DVD, 17 GB. The MPEG 2
format was adopted for efficient video data compression. It is
a variable rate technology that encodes the data to according
to the status of the video for reproducing high-quality images.
Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format such
as Dolby Digital, allowing for a realistic audio presence.

DVD+/-R (pages 7, 25)

A DVD+/-R is a recordable, write-once DVD. Since contents
can be recorded and cannot be overwritten, a DVD+/-R can
be used to archive data or for storing and distributing video
material. The DVD+/-R has two different formats: VR format
and Video format. DVDs created in Video format have the
same format as a DVD video, while discs created in VR (Video
Recording) format allow the contents to be programmed or
edited.

DVD+/-RW (pages 7, 25)

A DVD+/-RW is a recordable and rewritable DVD. The re­recordable feature makes editing possible. The DVD+/-RW
has two different formats: VR format and Video format. DVDs
created in Video format have the same format as a DVD
video, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) format
allow the contents to be programmed or edited.

HDMI (page 15)

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface
that supports both video and audio on a single digital
connection. The HDMI connection carries standard to high
definition video signals and multi-channel audio signals to
AV components such as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form
without degradation.

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Glossary

Interlace format

Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a
single “field” and is the standard method for displaying
images on television. The even numbered field shows the
even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered
field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.

JPEG (pages 7, 8, 34)

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a still image data
compression format and is used in most of digital cameras.

Letter Box (LB 4:3) (page 38)

A screen size with black bars on the top and bottom of the
image to allow viewing of wide-screen (16:9) material on a
connected 4:3 TV.

Linear PCM Sound

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.)

MPEG-2

MPEG-2 (Moving Picture Experts Group phase 2) is one of
the video data compression schemes, which is adopted for
DVD videos and digital broadcasts worldwide. Some Blu-ray
Discs also use high bitrate MPEG-2.

Multi Angle (pages 33, 35, 36)

This is a feature of DVD and BD video discs. In some discs,
the same scene is shot from different angles, and these are
stored in a single disc so you can enjoy playback from each
angle. (This function can be enjoyed if the disc is recorded
with multiple angles.)

Multi Audio

This is a feature of DVD and BD video discs. This function
makes it possible to record different audio tracks for the same
video, so you can enhance your enjoyment by switching the
audio. (You can enjoy this function with discs recorded with
multiple audio tracks.)

Pan Scan (PS 4:3) (page 38)

A screen size that cuts off the sides of the image to allow
viewing of wide-screen (16:9) material on a connected 4:3 TV.

Parental control (page 40)

In some digital broadcasts and BD/DVD video discs, a
control level for disc viewing is set depending on the age of
the viewer. With this Player, you can set the control level for
viewing such broadcasts and discs.

Pop-up menu (page 26)

An enhanced menu operation available on BD video discs.
The pop-up menu appears when POP-UP MENU is pressed
during playback, and can be operated while playback is in
progress.

Progressive format

Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows
every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the
Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single
frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show
30 frames/60 fields in one second, the Progressive format
can show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality
increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear
sharper.

Region code (page 7)

Code identifying a geographic region of compatibility for a
BD/DVD.

Resume playback (pages 25, 30)

If you stop playback while it is in progress, the Player stores
the stop position in memory, and this function lets you
playback from that point.

Skip (page 31)

This returns to the start of the chapter (or track) being played,
or skips to the next chapter (or track).

Subtitles (pages 32, 35, 36)

These are the lines of text appearing at the bottom of the
screen which translate or transcribe the dialogue. They are
recorded on many DVD and BD video discs.

Time number

This indicates the play time which has elapsed from the start
of a disc or a title. It can be used to find a specific scene
quickly. (It may not work with some discs.)

Title number (pages 35, 36)

These numbers are recorded on DVD and Blu-ray discs.
When a disc contains two or more movies, these movies are
numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.

Top menu (page 26)

In a BD/DVD video, this is the menu for selecting things like
the chapter to be played back and the subtitle language. In
some DVD videos, the top menu may be called the “Title
Menu”.

Track number (pages 35, 36)

These numbers are assigned to the tracks which are
recorded on audio CDs. They enable specific tracks to be
located quickly.

x.v.Colour

x.v.Colour reproduces a greater range of colour than before,
showing almost all of the colours that the human eye can
detect. (Applicable for JPEG files only with this system)

Appendix

51

Specifications

General

Power supply AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz

Power consumption (Normal) 25 W

Power consumption (Standby) 0.6 W (When “Quick Start” is set to “No”)

Dimensions

Weight Approx. 3.0 kg

Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C

Storage temperature –20°C to 55°C

Operating humidity 10 % to 80 % (no condensation)

TV systems PAL system/NTSC system

Playback

Playable discs BD-ROM, BD-RE Dual Layer, BD-R Dual Layer,

Input/Output

HDMI HDMI 19-pin standard connector (1080p 24Hz output)

Component video output Output level:

Video output Output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ohms)

Digital audio optical output Terminal: Square Optical terminal

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

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

ETHERNET 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

Approx. 432 mm g 58 mm g 260 mm (W g H g D)

(The system recorded on the disc is output.)

DVD Video, DVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R Dual Layer (Video/VR format),
Audio CD (CD-DA), CD-RW/R (CD-DA, JPEG file format)

HDMI™ (V.1.3 with x.v.Colour, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential)

Y: 1 Vp-p (75 ohms)
P
Jacks: RCA jack

Jack: RCA-pin jack

Jacks: RCA jack

update)

, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms)

B/CB

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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TERMS OF GUARANTEE

Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. (“Sharp”) guarantees to provide for the repair, or
at its option the replacement, of this product subject to the conditions listed
below:-

1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior
workmanship or materials. It does not cover faults or damage caused by
accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the product,
or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp.

2. As this product is intended for private domestic use only, the guarantee
will not apply if the product is used in the course of a business, trade or
profession.

3. To benefi t from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notifi ed to
Sharp, or its appointed Service Facility within one year from the date this
product was purchased. Proof of purchase must be provided.

4. The guarantee does not cover carriage costs.

5. In the unlikely event of this product requiring repair, please contact the
supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please
contact the Sharp Customer Information Centre on the telephone number
given below.

6. No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this
guarantee.

7. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefi t to your statutory rights,
and does not affect these rights in any way.

If you have any difficulty operating this product, or would like information on
other Sharp products,
please telephone the Sharp Customer Information Centre on the number
given below.

Sharp Customer Information Centre - Telephone [phone]

(or [phone] if telephoning from Ireland)

0201

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SHARP CORPORATION

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