MODEL BD-HP20X OPERATION MANUAL BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER

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1 MODEL BD-HP0X BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER OPERATION MANUAL

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3 OPERATION MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION Note: This Player can be used only where the power supply is AC 0-40 V, 50/60 Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere. 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 ONLY. ENGLISH Power Cord Protection To avoid any malfunctions of the Player, and to protect against electric shock, fi re or personal injury, please observe the following. Hold the plug fi rmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord. Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances. Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord. Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in any way. This Player is classifi ed as a CLASS LASER product. The CLASS LASER PRODUCT label is located on the rear cover. This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed personnel. ENGLISH 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.

4 Contents Introduction SAFETY INFORMATION... Contents... What would you like to do with this Player?...3 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER...4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS About Discs About Disc Contents...9 Important Information...0 Getting Started... Major Components... 3 Connection Introduction to Connections...4 Video Connections Connecting to the HDMI Terminal... 5 Change the video output to HDMI video out... 5 Connecting to the Component Jacks... 6 Connecting to the S-video or Video Jack... 7 Audio Connections Connecting 5. ch Speakers through an Amplifi er... 8 Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal or Jack... 9 Connecting the Audio Jacks... 0 Disc Playback Before Starting Playback... 4 Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control... Connecting the Power Cord... Setting the Remote Control Code... Operating the TV of SHARP Using the Remote Control... Turning the Power On... 3 Language Setting... 3 Turning Off the LCD Backlight and Indications... 4 Using AQUOS LINK... 4 BD/DVD/CD Playback Loading a Disc... 5 BD/DVD Video Playback... 5 BD/DVD Menus... 6 BD-R/-RE/DVD-R/-RW Playback Audio CD Playback... 8 Playback Functions Fast Forward/Reverse (Search)... 9 Skipping to the Next or the Start of the Current Chapter (Track)... 9 Slow Playback... 9 Pause/Frame Advance Playback... 9 Skip Search... 9 Replay... 9 Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Playback)... 9 Enlarge the playback image (Zoom function)... 9 Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of a Specifi ed Part) Switching Audio Switching Subtitles Switching the Angle... 3 Displaying the Angle Mark... 3 Settings During Playback Function Control Settings SETTINGS AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS Basic Operation for AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS SPEAKER SETTINGS Basic Operation for SPEAKER SETTINGS QUICK START... 4 AUTO POWER OFF... 4 AQUOS LINK... 4 PLAYBACK SETTING Basic Operation for PLAYBACK SETTING FRONT DISPLAY/LED VERSION SOFTWARE UPDATE SYSTEM RESET Appendix Troubleshooting On-screen Error Messages...49 Glossary Specifications...5 * The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations.

5 What would you like to do with this Player? Watching high quality movies on Bluray discs This Player offers full high-defi nition Blu-ray disc playback. BD/DVD/CD Playback (p. 5) What to do first: Refer to Getting Started (p. ) to prepare for watching your discs. Enjoying different kinds of discs and contents Use this Player to enjoy certain types of discs, like DVDs and CDs and to enjoy many kind of multimedia contents. About Discs (pp. 7-8) BD/DVD/CD Playback (p. 5) Introduction (pp. -3) Explains the important operation information. Simple connection and operation through HDMI This Player is equipped with an HDMI terminal. You can connect it to the TV using HDMI and no other cable will be needed to enjoy movies. If your TV is compatible with AQUOS LINK, you can control both the TV and this Player with simple operations. Introduction to Connections (p. 4) Video Connections (p. 5) Connection (pp. 4-0) Shows the connecting options provided by this Player. Disc Playback (pp. -33) Shows simple playback and useful functions. Experiencing surround sound with your speakers This Player can output 5. ch surround sound to the speakers through an amplifi er. Enjoy the rich feel of a movie theatre. Introduction to Connections (p. 4) Audio Connections (p. 8) Settings (pp ) Gives you more options to suit your circumstances. Appendix (pp. 47-5) Provides troubleshooting tips and more information. 3

6 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. ) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 0) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. ) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. ) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 3) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 4) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Additional Safety Information 5) Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 6) Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 7) Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 8) Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 9) Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 0) Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. ) Wall or ceiling mounting When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer. ) The mains plug is used as disconnect device and shall always remain readily operable. 4

7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. Stand Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer. Selecting the location Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation. Introduction Ventilation The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insuffi cient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions are followed. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifi ers) that produce heat. Lightning For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges. To prevent fi re, never place any type of candle or fl ames on the top or near the product. To prevent fi re or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing. No objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product. 5

8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To prevent fi re or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the product or other heavy items. Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling. To clean the outer cabinet, periodically wipe it with a soft cloth. Do not use chemicals for cleaning. It may damage the cabinet fi nish. 6

9 About Discs A Quick Reference for Selecting Discs The following is a quick reference to see what discs can/ cannot be used with this Player. Each disc has a compatible Recording Format(s). Also, there are some constraints. For detailed and exact information, read the explanations in pages 7 and 8. Can Play Back BD Video (with Region code B and ALL only) BD-RE Ver.. L (*fi nalised disc only) BD-R Ver.. L (*fi nalised disc only) DVD Video (with Region code 4 and ALL only) DVD-RW/DVD-R (*fi nalised disc only) DVD+RW/DVD+R (*fi nalised disc only) DVD-R DL (*fi nalised disc only) Audio CD CD-RW/CD-R Cannot Play Back CDG, Video CD, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, SVCD, SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, BD-RE Ver..0, BD-RE DL, CD-MP3, CD-WMA, DIVX NOTE * Finalise in this manual refers to making sure to have a recording device process the recorded disc so that it will play in other DVD players and on this player. Accordingly, only fi nalised discs will playback in this player. Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation optical media format, offering the following key features: Largest capacity (5 GB single layer 50 GB dual layer) with over 5 times the amount of content possible with current DVDs, particularly well suited for high defi nition feature fi lms with extended levels of interactive features Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high defi nition 90 x 080p resolution Best audio possible with uncompressed surround sound (higher quality than even theatre audio) Broadest industry support ensuring more choice for consumers in the marketplace Hardware products will be backward compatible with DVDs, allowing continued enjoyment of existing DVD libraries Disc Durability new breakthroughs in hard coating technologies gives Blu-ray Discs the strongest resistance to scratches and fi nger prints on a disc the same size as existing CDs and DVDs (i.e. no cartridge is required) Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Player The following discs can be played back in this Player. Do not use an 8 cm (3 ) to cm (5 ) adapter. Use discs that conform to compatible standards as indicated by the presence of offi cial logos on the disc label. Playback of discs not complying with these standards is not guaranteed. In addition, image quality or sound quality is not guaranteed even if such discs can be played back. BD video Disc Type Region code B/ALL BD-RE/BD-R (*Finalised disc only) DVD Video Region code 4 ALL DVD+RW/DVD+R DVD-R DL DVD-RW/DVD-R Audio CD * CD-RW/CD-R (*fi nalised disc only) Recording Format Contents Audio + Video (Movie) Video/VR mode Video mode (*fi nalised disc only) Audio CD (CD-DA) Audio CD (CD-DA) Audio + Video (Movie) Audio + Video (Movie) Audio Audio Disc Size cm (5 ) cm (5 ) 8 cm (3 ) cm (5 ) 8 cm (3 ) cm (5 ) 8 cm (3 ) * This Player has been designed on the premise of playing back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards. CDs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be able to be played back with this Player. BD/DVD video players and discs have region codes, which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played. This Player's region code is B for BD and 4 for DVD. (Discs marked ALL will play in any player.) BD/DVD Video operations and functions may be different from the explanations in this manual and some operations may be prohibited due to disc manufacturer's settings. If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayed during playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure displayed. The audio component of a DVD video recorded at 96 khz (Linear PCM) will be output as 48 khz audio during playback. This Player conforms to the PAL colour system. It will convert discs recorded with the NTSC system to the PAL system for display on a PAL TV. It can also display NTSC discs in native NTSC format for display on multisystem TVs. (Page 34) NOTE Playback for some of the discs in the tables above may not be possible depending on the disc. * Finalise in this manual refers to making sure to have a recording device process the recorded disc so that it will play in other DVD players and on this player. Accordingly, only fi nalised discs will playback in this player. Introduction 7

10 About 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 Ver..0, BD-RE DL, CD-MP3, CD-WMA, DIVX Discs with unusual shapes cannot be played. Discs with unusual shapes (heart-shaped or hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be used. The use of such discs will cause malfunction. The following BD video discs cannot be played. Discs not displaying B or ALL for the region code (discs sold outside the authorized marketing area).* Discs produced illegally. Discs recorded for commercial use. * The region code for this product is B. The following DVD video discs cannot be played. Discs not displaying 4 or ALL for the region code (discs sold outside the authorized marketing area).* 3 Discs produced illegally. Discs recorded for commercial use. * 3 The region code for this product is 4. The following BD-RE/R, DVD-RW/R and DVD+RW/R discs cannot be played. Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be played back. The following Audio CD discs cannot be played. Discs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be played back with this Player. This Player has been designed on the premise of playing back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards. The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played. Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be played back. Non-fi nalised discs cannot be played back. Discs recorded in a format other than an Audio CD cannot be played back. Discs may not be played back depending on their recording status or the status of the disc itself. Discs may not be played back depending on their compatibility with this Player. 8

11 About Disc Contents Title, Chapter and Track Blu-ray discs and DVDs are divided into Titles and Chapters. If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a separate Title. Chapters, on the other hand, are subdivisions of titles. (See Example.) Audio CDs are divided into Tracks. You can think of a Track as one tune on an Audio CD. (See Example.) Example : Blu-ray disc or DVD Example : Audio CD Title Title Chapter Chapter Chapter 3 Chapter Chapter Track Track Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Cases The back of the case of a DVD that is commercially available usually contains various information about the contents of the disc.. English. Chinese :9 LB English. Chinese NOTE This Player supports -channel (L/R) audio and 5. ch (Multichannel) MPEG Audio / (only when the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL/COAXIAL jack is used for connection). It does not support 7. channel MPEG Audio Ver..0. 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 BD VIDEO... Indicates the functions that can be performed for BD Video discs. BD-RE... Indicates the functions that can be performed for BD-RE discs. BD-R... Indicates the functions that can be performed for BD-R discs. DVD VIDEO... Indicates the functions that can be performed for DVD Video discs. DVD-RW... Indicates the functions that can be performed for DVD-RW discs. DVD-R... Indicates the functions that can be performed for DVD-R discs. AUDIO CD... Indicates the functions that can be performed for Audio CDs. Introduction Audio tracks and audio formats DVD discs can contain up to 8 separate tracks with a different language on each. The fi rst in the list is the original track. This section also details the audio format of each soundtrack Dolby Digital, DTS 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 amplifi er. DTS DTS is a digital sound system developed by DTS, Inc. for use in cinemas. This system uses 6 audio channels and provides accurate sound fi eld positioning and realistic acoustics. (By connecting a DTS Digital Surround decoder, you can also listen to DTS Digital Surround sound.) Linear PCM Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for Audio CDs and on some DVD and Blu-ray discs. The sound on Audio CDs is recorded at 44. khz with 6 bits. (Sound is recorded between 48 khz with 6 bits and 96 khz with 4 bits on DVD video discs and between 48 khz with 6 bits and 9 khz with 4 bits on BD video discs.) 9

12 Important Information Disc Precautions Be Careful of Scratches and Dust BD, DVD and CD discs are sensitive to dust, fi ngerprints and especially scratches. A scratched disc may not be able to be played back. Handle discs with care and store them in a safe place. Proper Disc Storage Place the disc in the 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. Copyright Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the copyright. Refer to relevant laws in your country. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. U.S. Patent Nos. 4,63,603 and 4,907,093 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-d symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of DTS, Inc. is a trademark. is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 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. 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 diffi cult for the Player to read the signals on the disc and prevents the Player from operating properly. To remove condensation: Take out the disc and leave the Player with the power off until the condensation disappears. Using the Player when there is condensation may cause malfunction. 0

13 Getting Started Step : Unpacking Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit AAA size battery (g) AC cord Introduction AV cable Step : Selecting equipment to connect Connection varies with the equipment used. Refer to Connection (Pages 4-0). Turn off the devices before connecting. Step 3: Playing back discs Play back a Blu-ray disc after connecting the Player to your favourite equipment. Refer to Disc Playback. (Pages -33) Step 4: Adjust settings Adjust settings to enjoy various features and other functions for playing discs. Refer to Settings (Pages 34-46).

14 Major Components Main Unit (Front) POWER (p. 3) Remote control sensor (p. ) 3 Disc tray (p. 5) 4 OPEN/CLOSE (p. 5) 5 DVD/CD mode indicator (p. 3) 6 BD mode indicator (p. 3) 7 ON indicator (p. 3) 8 STANDBY indicator (p. 3) 9 Front panel display (p. 3) Main Unit (Rear) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (p. 6) S-VIDEO output jack (p. 7) 3 VIDEO output jack (p. 7) 4 CH AUDIO output jacks (p. 0) 5 5.CH AUDIO OUT jacks (p. 8) 6 HDMI OUT terminal (p. 5) 7 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack (p.9) 8 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL terminal (p. 9) 9 Cooling fan The cooling fan operates while the power to the Player is on. 0 AC IN terminal (p. ) SERVICE terminal for software (p. 46)

15 Major Components Remote Control Unit Buttons under the cover POWER (p. 3) OPEN/CLOSE (p. 5) 3 TOP, TITLE LIST (pp. 6, 7) 4 DISPLAY (p. ) 5 Cursor buttons (a/b/c/d), ENTER (pp. 3, 38) 6 EXIT (pp. 3, 38) 7 A (Red), B (Green), C (Yellow), D (Blue) (p. 8) 8 AUDIO (p. 30). SUBTITLE (p. 30). ANGLE (p. 3) 9 (Lock) (See below.) 0 REPEAT (pp. 9, 30). OFF (for REPEAT) (pp. 9, 30) S REV (p. 9) T SKIP (p. 7) 3 REPLAY (p. 9) 4 SLOW (p. 9) 5 LIGHT (p. 4) 6 TV CONTROL buttons (p. ) 7 SETUP (pp. 3, 38) 8 POP-UP (p. 6) 9 FUNCTION (p. 3) 0 n RETURN (p. 9) ZOOM k/l (p. 9) I PLAY (p. 5) 3 J FWD (p. 9) 4 PAUSE (p. 9) 5 LSKIP (p. 7) 6 SKIP SEARCH (p. 9) 7 STOP (p. 8) 8 HDMI (p. 5) 9 COMPONENT RESET (p. 34) 30 Number buttons (p. 33) 3 ENTER (p. 33) This button is the same operation as 5 ENTER. 3 CLEAR (p. 33) To clear the input number. 33 Non-functional buttons These buttons on the remote control are non-functional. They have no operation at all. Keylock function You can set the keylock to prevent accidental operations. This function allows TVs compatible with AQUOS LINK to also perform a Key Lock on the player. Press and hold (Lock) for more than 5 seconds. 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. Introduction NOTE This remote control unit is equipped with two ENTER buttons (5 and 3 listed above). The ENTER button under the cover is useful when using with the Number buttons. 3

16 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 HDMI OUT terminal Page 5 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Page 6 3 S-VIDEO output jack 4 VIDEO output jack Page 7 Standard Quality Audio terminals/jacks on this Player Digital audio connection Higher Quality HDMI OUT terminal Page 5 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal or jack Page 9 Standard Quality Analogue audio connection Higher Quality 5.CH AUDIO OUT jacks Page 8 Standard Quality CH AUDIO output jacks Page 0 4

17 Video Connections Connecting to the HDMI Terminal You will enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal. When you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certifi ed HDMI cable. STEPS : Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. : Firmly connect an HDMI cable (commercially available) to the HDMI terminals ( and ). This Player Caution: HDMI output and Component Video output can not be used at the same time. When using an HDMI output, 7. ch Digital Output is available. To HDMI OUT terminal Change the video output to HDMI video out When you connect both an HDMI cable and a component cable to this player, switch to the output terminals by remote control. (The video output is not output both terminals.) Connection HDMI cable (commercially available) To HDMI input terminal 3 Turn on the power. Press HDMI button for 5 seconds, and the change of Component Video Out and HDMI Out is possible. (To switch outputs, it is necessary to keep the button pressed for several seconds.) Also, when the HDMI button is pressed, the current setting conditions will display while fl ashing (blinking), and then the selected output lamp displays. or is displayed alternately on the front panel display. NOTE When you connect this player to the TV of SHARP with an HDMI cable only and if the TV is on, the video output is changed to HDMI output automatically. The following setting is unnecessary. When you connect to the TV with an HDMI cable only, HDMI video output is set to AUTO. If you don t get the normal image, select the desired resolution. When you are setting HDMI video output besides AUTO, you can only select the resolution that corresponds to the connected TV. Projector TV AV receiver Equipment with an HDMI terminal Caution: Even when there is no cable connected to the Component video out, switching the output to CP-out (Component video out) is still possible. When CP-out is selected, there will be no signal from the HDMI video out. After connecting Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 5-8) If desired, connect audio equipment. (Pages 8-0) Refer to AQUOS LINK function. (Pages 4 and 4) 5

18 Video Connections Connecting to the Component Jacks You will 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. : Firmly connect a component video cable (commercially available) to the component jacks ( and ). Caution: HDMI output and Component Video output can not be used at the same time. This Player (Red) (Blue) (Green) To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Caution: Press HDMI button for 5 seconds, and the change of Component Video Out and HDMI Out is possible. Even when there is no cable connected to the HDMI video out, switching the output to HO-out (HDMI video out) is still possible. When HO-out is selected, there will be no signal from the Component video out. VCR Component video cable (commercially available) To component video input jacks (Red) (Blue) (Green) COMPO- NENT IN PR (CR) PB (CB) Y Connect directly Blu-ray Disc Player LCD TV NOTE Connect the Blu-ray disc player to LCD TV directly. If you playback the image via VCR, the image may deteriorate due to the copy guard function. When you record the programme where copyright is protected, the copy guard function is activated automatically; the programme can not be recorded correctly. Also, the playback image via VCR may deteriorate due to this function. However, this is not a malfunction. When you watch the programme where copyright is protected, we recommend that the Blu-ray disc player be connected to LCD TV directly. Projector TV AV receiver Video equipment with component jacks After connecting Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of the TV. (Pages 8-0) 6

19 Video Connections Connecting to the S-video or Video Jack You will enjoy the images through the S-video or video jack. STEPS : Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. : Firmly connect an S-video cable (commercially available) or AV cable (supplied) to the S-video or video jacks ( and, or 3 and 4). This Player (Yellow) To S-VIDEO jack To S-video input jack 3 To VIDEO jack S-video cable (commercially available) or 4 AV cable (supplied) To video input jack (Yellow) VCR Connect directly Blu-ray Disc Player LCD TV NOTE Connect the Blu-ray disc player to LCD TV directly. If you playback the image via VCR, the image may deteriorate due to the copy guard function. When you record the programme where copyright is protected, the copy guard function is activated automatically; the programme can not be recorded correctly. Also, the playback image via VCR may deteriorate due to this function. However, this is not a malfunction. When you watch the programme where copyright is protected, we recommend that the Blu-ray disc player be connected to LCD TV directly. Connection S-VIDEO Projector TV AV receiver After connecting Video equipment with an S-video or video jack Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of the TV. (Pages 8-0) 7

20 Audio Connections Connecting 5. ch Speakers through an Amplifier You can connect up to 5 speakers and a subwoofer to the 5.CH AUDIO OUT jacks using an amplifi er. STEPS : Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. : Firmly connect the audio cables to the 5.CH AUDIO OUT jacks. This Player To SUBWOOFER jack To CENTER jack To FRONT L/R jack To SURROUND L/R jack Audio cables (commercially available) Amplifier After connecting Set the size, distance and level of each speaker. (Pages 39-4) Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 5-8) NOTE You can also connect ch stereo speakers through an amplifi er. In this case, set the jacks without any speakers connected to NONE. (Pages 39-4) 8

21 Audio Connections Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal or Jack You can connect audio equipment to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal or jack. STEPS : Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. : Firmly connect an optical digital cable (commercially available) to the optical digital audio terminals or a coaxial digital cable (commercially available) to the coaxial digital audio jacks ( and, or 3 and 4). This Player When using COAXIAL/OPTICAL output, 5. ch Digital Output is available. 7. ch Digital Output is not available. To COAXIAL jack 3 To OPTICAL terminal Connection Coaxial digital cable (commercially available) or Optical digital cable (commercially available) To coaxial input jack 4 To optical input terminal Amplifier After connecting Audio equipment with a digital audio input terminal or jack Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 5-8) 9

22 Audio Connections Connecting the Audio Jacks You can connect audio equipment or the TV to the CH AUDIO output jacks. STEPS : Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. : Firmly connect the AV cable (supplied) to the audio jacks ( and ). This Player (Red) (White) To CH AUDIO output jacks AV cable (supplied) (White) (Red) To audio input jacks TV Amplifier Audio equipment with audio jacks After connecting Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 5-8) 0

23 Before Starting Playback Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control Press down on the tab in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery cover. Approximate operating range of remote control Remote control sensor 30º 30º 7 m Remote control unit Load the two R-03 size batteries ( AAA size, UM/SUM-4) supplied with the remote control unit. Make sure that the battery poles m and n are positioned as indicated. 3 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 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 To AC outlet 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. 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 STANDBY indicator blinks while the Player is preparing for starting up. You cannot turn the Player on until the STANDBY indicator stops blinking.

24 Before Starting Playback Setting the Remote Control Code 3 types of remote control codes operate this Player: RC-, RC- and RC-3. If you operate this Player by remote control along with another SHARP Blu-ray Disc Player or DVD Player placed next to it simultaneously, switching the remote control code (both the Player and remote control) to one of the signals (RC-, RC- or RC-3) will let you operate only with this Player. Make sure to set the Player and remote control to the same remote code. You can not operate the Player if they are not set to the same code. Operating the TV of SHARP Using the Remote Control The Universal Remote Control may operate the basic functions of the TV of SHARP. TV function control TV Power: POWER TV Channel up/down: CH r / s TV Volume up/down: VOL e/f TV-AV Selector: INPUT Setting the Remote Control Code of the Remote Example: Setting the code to RC-3. POWER Press and hold 3 first and then POWER on the remote control together for more than 5 seconds. Press POWER to turn off the player. Setting the Remote Control Code of the Player 3 Point the remote control at the player, then press and hold the DISPLAY button. Remote control sensor The display on the player changes as shown below, and the player will be set to the same number as the remote control. Example: Change RC- to RC-3. Approx. sec. later Approx. 3 sec. later If remote control does not work Firstly, press POWER to turn on this player. Press POWER on the remote control and check the front panel display (RC-, RC- or RC-3). Set the remote control code according to the display and press POWER to see if you can turn on/off the Player.

25 Before Starting Playback Turning the Power On Turning the power on Press POWER on the remote control or on the Player to turn on the power of the Player. Language Setting Changing the on-screen display language Press SETUP to display the SETUP screen. Entering standby Press POWER on the remote control or on the Player to enter standby. Press a/b/c/d to select ON SCREEN LANGUAGE, then press ENTER. If you press POWER again immediately after entering standby, the Player may not turn on. If this happens, wait for 0 seconds or more and then turn on the power again. DISPLAYS THE TITLE LIST SETTINGS POWER DVD/CD mode indicator BD mode indicator 3 ON SCREEN LANGUAGE Press a/b/c/d to select the language you want to display on the screen, then press ENTER. ON indicator DEUTSCH ITALIANO Indicators on the Player ON indicator Green on STANDBY indicator Red blinks Red on Preparing for standby Standby BD and DVD/CD mode indicators Off Blue on White on White blinks STANDBY indicator Power on No disc Playing back Disc stopped Loading a disc 4 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS NEDERLANDS PORTUGUÊS SVENSKA Press SETUP or EXIT to exit. NOTE To select the DVD disc language, such as subtitle language, etc., see page 6. Disc Playback When you turn on the POWER, the screen automatically displays for a while. Press EXIT to erase the display. 3

26 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 ON indicator. Quick operation Press LIGHT to turn the LCD backlight on or off. SETUP operation Press SETUP to display the SETUP screen. Press a/b/c/d to select SETTINGS, then press ENTER. Press a/b to select FRONT DISPLAY/LED, then press ENTER. [FRONT DISPLAY / LED] AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS SPEAKER SETTINGS QUICK START AUTO POWER OFF AQUOS LINK PLAYBACK SETTING FRONT DISPLAY / LED VERSION SOFTWARE UPDATE SYSTEM RESET Press c/d to select ON or OFF, then press ENTER. Press SETUP or EXIT to exit. 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. 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 5 for connecting to the HDMI terminal) Playback function turns on the LCD TV immediately. When you start to playback of this player, Power of LCD TV will be turned on and the playback image will appear on the screen. Automatic input select function When you start playback of this player, the input selector of the LCD TV will automatically switch to the LCD TV input terminal connected to the player and the playback image will appear on the screen, even if you are watching a TV program. Automatic power off function If you turn off the LCD TV when this player is in stop mode, the power of this player will be turned off automatically. (In this case, while playing back the 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 the player will be turned on automatically. NOTE In order to make AQUOS LINK available, set up AQUOS LINK on the LCD TV that is connected to this player. See page 4 regarding the setup of this player. Refer to the Operation Manual of the TV for details regarding setup. 4

27 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 Press POWER to turn on the power. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. POWER OPEN/CLOSE BD/DVD Video Playback BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO Load a disc. Playback may begin automatically, depending on the disc. Press dplay. Playback begins from the fi rst title. The menu may be displayed fi rst, depending on the disc. Perform playback operation by following the directions on the screen. 3 4 Load a disc on the disc tray. 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. To stop playback Press H STOP. Resume playback function If you press dplay next, playback will resume from the point where the Player was previously stopped. To playback from the beginning, cancel resume mode by pressing HSTOP, then press dplay. (This may not work depending on the type of disc. In this case, open the disc tray or enter standby.) Disc Playback 5

28 BD/DVD/CD Playback BD/DVD Menus BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO This section explains how to play back a BD/DVD video disc with a top menu or disc menu. The titles listed in the top menu and a disc guide (for options like subtitles and audio languages) are given in the disc menu. Start playback by selecting a title from the top menu Press TOP. The top menu screen is displayed. Using the disc menu Example: Select SUBTITLE LANGUAGE. Press POP-UP. The disc menu screen is displayed. Press a/b to select SUBTITLE LANGUAGE, then press ENTER. The screen for selecting the subtitle language is displayed. AUDIO LANGUAGE SUBTITLE LANGUAGE 3 AUDIO TOP Jazz Latin 3 Classic 4 Rock Press a/b/c/d to select the title, then press ENTER. The selected title is played back. 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. A top menu is not displayed for a DVD-RW/R (Video mode) if it has not been fi nalised. Top menu With some BD/DVD discs, the top menu may be referred to as the Title Menu. Use TOP on the remote control when the instructions refer to Title Menu. If no top menu is available, the TOP button will have no effect. 3 4 Press a/b to select the subtitle language, then press ENTER. SUBTITLE LANGUAGE English Español 3 Français Press SETUP or EXIT to exit. 6

29 BD/DVD/CD Playback BD-R/-RE/DVD-R/-RW Playback You can play back a disc recorded and fi nalised in Video mode. Playback from the beginning Load a disc recorded in Video mode. Press dplay. Playback begins from title. Playback by selecting a title Load a disc recorded in Video mode. BD-R BD-RE DVD-R DVD-RW Press TOP. The TITLE LIST screen is displayed. The TITLE LIST screen also can be displayed by pressing ENTER after choosing DISPLAYS THE TITLE LIST in SETUP. DISPLAYS THE TITLE LIST SETTINGS ON SCREEN LANGUAGE When more than seven titles are displayed, switch pages by pressing KSKIP or LSKIP. /5 FRI [FROM OLD] [TITLE LIST (DVD: ORIGINAL)] 9:30 AM B PROGRAM 0 MIN. PROGRAM /5 FRI 0 MIN. PROGRAM 5/8 FRI 0 MIN. 3 PROGRAM 3 3/7 MON 56 MIN. 4 PROGRAM 4 8/9 THU 40 MIN. SORTING C PLAYLIST D FUNCTIONS Information of selected title Title Name Recording Date Recording Duration Caption for Colour Button Disc Playback 3 4 Press a/b to select the title, then press ENTER. Playback of the selected title will begin. You can playback by pressing d PLAY instead of pressing ENTER. Press H STOP to stop playback. NOTE Finalise in this manual refers to making sure to have a recording device process the recorded disc so that it will play in other DVD players and on this player. Accordingly, only fi nalised discs will playback in this player. 7

30 BD/DVD/CD Playback Playback by selecting a PLAY LIST Load a disc recorded in Video mode. Press TOP. The TITLE LIST screen is displayed. 3 Press C (Yellow), then press ENTER. The PLAY LIST screen is displayed. Playing back the title you stopped while being played. Press D (Blue) while the TITLE LIST screen is displayed. PLAYBACK [TITLE LIST (DVD: ORIGINAL)] PROGRAM /5 FRI 9:30 AM 0 MIN. [TITLE LIST (DVD: PLAYLIST)] /5 FRI 9:30 AM PROGRAM 0 MIN. FROM BEGINNING FROM CONTINUED PROGRAM /5 FRI 0 MIN. PROGRAM 5/8 FRI 0 MIN. Press c/d to select the type of Playback, then press ENTER. Playback of the title will begin. 4 5 C PLAYLIST D FUNCTIONS Sorting the titles Press B (Green), then press ENTER while The TITLE LIST screen is displayed. Select the type of sorting by pressing a/b, then press ENTER. Press a/b to select the title, then press ENTER. Playback of the selected title will begin Press H STOP to stop playback. [TITLE LIST (DVD: ORIGINAL)] PROGRAM /5 FRI 9:30 AM 0 MIN. FROM NEW FROM OLD TITLES NOTE If a disc recorded in Video mode has been fi nalised, a menu screen will be created automatically to enable playback with other BD/DVD players. Because of this reason, the menu screen is different before and after fi nalisation. Finalise in this manual refers to making sure to have a recording device process the recorded disc so that it will play in other DVD players and on this player. Accordingly, only fi nalised discs will playback in this player. Audio CD Playback AUDIO CD Playback from the beginning Load an audio CD. 3 Press dplay. Playback begins from the fi rst track. Press H STOP to stop playback. B SORTING C PLAYLIST D FUNCTIONS The displayed titles are rearranged by selected sorting type. 8

31 Playback Functions BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE DVD VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW AUDIO CD 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 cycle as follows 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 or U SKIP is pressed during playback. Slow Playback Slow Playback functions when SLOW is pressed during playback. This doesn't work for audio CDs. Press d PLAY to return to normal 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 is pressed during Pause. Frame Advance Playback may not function properly with discs other than DVD-RW (VR mode). Some BD/DVD Video discs are not compatible with Pause/Frame Advance Playback. Skip Search Playback skips 30 seconds ahead when SKIP SEARCH is pressed during playback. Replay Playback jumps back 0 seconds when REPLAY is pressed during playback. Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Playback) Play back the title or chapter you want to repeat. Press REPEAT. Press c/d to select the type of Repeat Playback. PLAY BACK TITLE: Repeats the title currently being played back. PLAY BACK CHAP: Repeats the chapter currently being played back. SCENE SELECTION: Repeats the specifi ed scene of title or chapter. PLAY BACK TITLE PLAY BACK CHAP SCENE SELECTION Press n RETURN to cancel without setting the type of Repeat Playback. For Audio CD, you can select PLAYING DISC PLAYING TRACK and SPECIFY THE PART as Repeat Playback options. Press ENTER. Example: Repeat playback of a title (TITLE) TITLE REPEAT Press REPEAT-OFF to return to normal playback. Enlarge the playback image (Zoom function) 3 Press ZOOM k while playback. Three steps can be operated. Some discs will not be performed on this player. The area that you want to watch is moved using a/b/c/d. If you want to return the image, press ZOOM l. Press ZOOM l several times until it will return. Disc Playback NOTE This function is not available for AUDIO CD. Zoom function will not operate when subtitle is set to ON. Zoom function will be cancelled when G REV or J FWD is pressed Zoom function will be cancelled when F PAUSE is pressed, depending on the disc. 9