Sharp BD HP50U User Manual

BD-HP50U  
BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER  
LECTEUR DE DISQUE BLU-RAY  
REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS BLU-RAY  
OPERATION MANUAL  
MODE D'EMPLOI  
MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN  
Introduction  
OPERATION MANUAL  
ENGLISH  
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Contents  
Playback Functions......................... 28 – 30  
Fast Forward/Reverse (Search).............................. 28  
Skipping to the Next or the Start of the Current  
Chapter (Track).................................................... 28  
Pause/Frame Advance Playback ........................... 28  
Slow Playback....................................................... 28  
Skip Search........................................................... 28  
Replay................................................................... 28  
Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat  
Playback)............................................................. 28  
Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of a  
Specified Part)..................................................... 29  
Switching Audio .................................................... 29  
Switching Subtitles................................................ 29  
Switching the Angle............................................... 30  
Displaying the Angle Mark ..................................... 30  
n Introduction  
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  
About Disc Contents.................................9  
Important Information.............................10  
Getting Started ........................................11  
Major Components.......................... 12 – 13  
o Connection  
Introduction to Connections ..................14  
Video Connections .......................... 15 – 17  
Connecting to the HDMI Terminal .......................... 15  
Switching the video output between HDMI and  
Component video................................................ 15  
Connecting to the Component Jacks .................... 16  
Connecting to the S-video or Video Jack............... 17  
JPEG File Playback .................................31  
Settings During Playback ............... 32 – 33  
Function Control.................................................... 32  
q Settings  
SETTINGS......................................... 34 – 40  
Common operations.............................................. 34  
Basic Operation for PLAYBACK SETTING ............. 34  
AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS...................................... 35  
QUICK START....................................................... 36  
AUTO POWER OFF............................................... 36  
AQUOS LINK......................................................... 36  
PLAYBACK SETTING ............................................ 36  
FRONT DISPLAY/LED ........................................... 37  
VERSION............................................................... 37  
SYSTEM RESET.................................................... 37  
USB MEMORY MANAGEMENT ............................ 38  
SOFTWARE UPDATE .................................... 39 – 40  
Audio Connections.......................... 18 – 19  
Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal or Jack ... 18  
Connecting the Audio Jacks.................................. 19  
p Disc Playback  
Before Starting Playback................ 20 – 23  
Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control.......... 20  
Connecting the Power Cord .................................. 20  
Setting the Remote Control Code.......................... 21  
Operating a SHARP TV Using the Remote Control... 21  
Turning the Power On............................................ 22  
Language Setting .................................................. 22  
Turning Off the LCD Backlight and Indications ....... 23  
Using AQUOS LINK............................................... 23  
BD/DVD/CD Playback..................... 24 – 27  
Opening the front panel door................................. 24  
Loading a Disc ...................................................... 24  
BD/DVD Video Playback........................................ 24  
BD/DVD Menus..................................................... 24  
Use of Picture in Picture function (secondary video  
playback)............................................................. 25  
Virtual Package ..................................................... 25  
DVD-R/-RW Playback ........................................... 26  
Audio CD Playback ............................................... 27  
r Appendix  
RS-232C port specifications...................41  
Troubleshooting............................... 42 – 43  
On-screen Error Messages ....................43  
Glossary ........................................... 44 – 45  
Specifications ..........................................46  
LIMITED WARRANTY...................... 47 – 48  
*
The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual  
are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual  
operations.  
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What would you like to do with this Player?  
Watching high quality movies on Blu-  
ray discs  
This Player offers full high-definition Blu-ray disc  
playback.  
What to do first:  
Refer to “Getting Started” (p. 11) to  
prepare for watching your discs.  
BD/DVD/CD Playback (p. 24)  
n Introduction (pp. 1–13)  
Explains the important operation information.  
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. 24)  
o Connection (pp. 14–19)  
Shows the connecting options provided by this  
Player.  
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.  
p Disc Playback (pp. 20–33)  
Shows simple playback and useful functions.  
Introduction to Connections (p. 14)  
Video Connections (p. 15)  
q Settings (pp. 34–40)  
Gives you more options to suit your  
circumstances.  
r Appendix (pp. 41–48)  
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.  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)  
that produce heat.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one  
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the  
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point  
where they exit from the apparatus.  
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.  
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been  
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects  
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
Additional Safety Information  
15) Power Sources—This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.  
If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.  
For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.  
16) Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a  
risk of fire or electric shock.  
17) Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on  
the product.  
18) Damage Requiring Service—Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel  
under the following conditions:  
a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged,  
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,  
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,  
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.  
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other  
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the  
product to its normal operation,  
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and  
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.  
19) Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement  
parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions  
may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
20) Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety  
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.  
21) Wall or ceiling mounting—When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according to  
the method recommended by the manufacturer.  
22) The main AC plug is used as disconnect device and shall always remain readily operable.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
• Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,  
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.  
• Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an  
unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the  
product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the  
product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Use only  
the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer.  
• Selecting the location — Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.  
• Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or  
block these vents and openings since 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 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 long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the  
equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.  
To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the product.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.  
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
To prevent fire 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 finish.  
• Do not place objects in front of the product.  
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About Discs  
• BD/DVD video players and discs have region codes, which dictate  
the regions in which a disc can be played. This Player's region  
code is A for BD and 1 for DVD. (Discs marked ALL will play in  
any player.)  
• BD/DVD Video operations and functions may be different from  
the explanations in this manual and some operations may be  
prohibited due to disc manufacturer's settings.  
• If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayed during  
playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure displayed.  
• The audio component of a DVD video recorded at 96 kHz (Linear  
PCM) will be output as 48 kHz audio during playback.  
Blu-ray Disc  
Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation optical media  
format, offering the following key features:  
• Largest capacity (25 GB single layer – 50 GB dual layer)  
– with over 5 times the amount of content possible with  
current DVDs, particularly well suited for high definition  
feature films with extended levels of interactive features  
• Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high  
definition 1920 x 1080p resolution  
• Best audio possible with uncompressed surround sound  
(higher quality than even theatre audio)  
• Broadest industry support – ensuring more choice for  
consumers in the marketplace  
• Hardware products will be backward compatible with  
DVDs, allowing continued enjoyment of existing DVD  
libraries.  
NOTE  
• Playback for some of the discs in the left side column tables may  
not be possible depending on the disc.  
• “Finalize” refers to a recorder processing a recorded disc so that it  
will play in other DVD players/recorders as well as this player. Only  
finalized DVD discs will play back in this player. (This player does  
not have a function to finalize discs.)  
• Disc Durability – new breakthroughs in hard coating  
technologies gives Blu-ray Discs the strongest resistance  
to scratches and finger prints.  
Discs that Cannot Be Used with This  
Player  
Types of Discs that Can Be Used  
with This Player  
• The following discs can be played back in this Player. Do not use  
an 8 cm (3”) to 12 cm (5”) adapter.  
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.  
• Use discs that conform to compatible standards as indicated by  
the presence of official logos on the disc label. Playback of discs  
not complying with these standards is not guaranteed. In addition,  
the image quality or sound quality is not guaranteed even if the  
discs can be played back.  
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  
discs, etc.) cannot be used. The use of such discs will cause  
malfunction.  
Recording  
Format  
Disc Type  
Contents  
Disc Size  
BD video  
Region  
code  
Audio + Video 12 cm (5”)  
(Movie)  
The following BD video discs cannot be played.  
• Discs not displaying “A” or “ALL” for the region code (discs  
sold outside the authorized marketing area).*  
• Discs produced illegally.  
A/ALL  
• Discs recorded for commercial use.  
*
The region code for this product is A.  
BD-RE DL  
BD-R DL  
BDMV  
format only  
The following DVD video discs cannot be played.  
• Discs not displaying “1” or “ALL” for the region code (discs sold  
outside the authorized marketing area).*  
• Discs produced illegally.  
• Discs recorded for commercial use.  
DVD Video  
Region  
code  
1/ALL  
Video format Audio + Video 12 cm (5”)  
(Movie) 8 cm (3”)  
ALL  
1
*
The region code for this product is 1.  
The following BD-RE/R, DVD-RW/R and DVD+RW/R  
discs cannot be played.  
• Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be played  
back.  
DVD+RW/DVD+R  
DVD-R DL  
DVD-RW/DVD-R  
Video/VR  
format  
(finalized disc  
only)  
Audio + Video 12 cm (5”)  
(Movie)  
8 cm (3”)  
Audio CD*1  
Audio CD  
(CD-DA)  
Audio  
Audio  
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.  
CD-RW/CD-R  
Audio CD  
(CD-DA)  
12 cm (5”)  
8 cm (3”)  
JPEG*2  
Still image  
(JPEG file)  
The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played.  
• Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be played  
back.  
1
This Player has been designed on the premise of playing back  
Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards. CDs  
containing a signal for the purpose of protecting copyrights (copy  
control signal) may not be able to be played back with this Player.  
*
• Discs recorded in a format other than an Audio CD and JPEG  
file format*2 cannot be played back.  
• Discs may not be played back depending on their recording  
status or the status of the disc itself.  
• Discs may not be played back depending on their compatibility  
with this Player.  
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About Discs  
*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.  
Structure of still images (JPEG) folders  
You can play still images (JPEG) with this unit by making folder  
on disc as shown below.  
Root  
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.  
01 Folder  
001.jpg  
002.jpg  
003.jpg  
• Progressive JPEG files cannot be played.  
• 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.  
02 Folder  
004.jpg  
005.jpg  
006.jpg  
007.jpg  
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  
Exchangeable Image File Format, and is a standard for  
storing interchange information in image files, especially those  
information.)  
64 Folder  
When using the unit to play a CD-RW/R disc with still  
images stored (recorded).  
• 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.  
254.jpg  
255.jpg  
256.jpg  
• The discs which this Player can play back (recognize) are  
limited to the following properties:  
Contains EXIF format files  
Picture resolution: Between 32g32 and 7680g4320 pixels  
Maximum number of folders: 64  
Maximum number of files: 256  
File size: 20MB or less  
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About Disc Contents  
Linear PCM  
BD Video  
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.)  
• Enjoy Final Standard Profile functions (Page 25), such as picture-  
in-picture.  
The available functions differ depending on the disc.  
This is a new function of BD-Video that plays the primary video  
and secondary video simultaneously.  
For instance, the 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.  
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3
4
Subtitle languages  
This indicates the kind of subtitles.  
Screen aspect ratio  
Movies are shot in a variety of screen modes.  
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.)  
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.).  
• Audio CDs are divided into “Tracks”. You can think of a “Track” as  
one tune on an Audio CD. (See Example 2.)  
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Region code  
This indicates the region code (playable region code).  
Example 1: Blu-ray disc or DVD  
The Icons Used in This Operation  
Manual  
Title 1  
Title 2  
Chapter 1  
Chapter 2  
Chapter 3  
Chapter 1  
Chapter 2  
BD VIDEO  
BD-RE  
BD-R  
........ Indicates the functions that can be 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.  
Example 2: Audio CD  
Track 1  
Track 2  
Track 3  
Track 4  
Track 5  
DVD VIDEO  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
...... 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.  
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.  
AUDIO CD  
CD-R  
JPEG  
1
3
2
CD-RW  
...... Indicates the functions that can be performed  
for CD-RW discs in JPEG format.  
JPEG  
1. English  
2. Chinese  
1. English  
2. Chinese  
2
2
4
5
1 23  
4 56  
16:9 LB  
2
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 theater ambience to audio output when  
the Player is connected to a Dolby Digital processor or  
amplifier.  
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 field positioning and realistic  
acoustics. (By connecting a DTS Digital Surround decoder,  
you can also listen to DTS Digital Surround sound.)  
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Important Information  
Disc Precautions  
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.  
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 center of the  
disc case and store the case and  
disc upright.  
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 #: 5,451,942;  
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S.  
and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered  
trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD  
Advanced Digital Out are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2007  
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
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.  
is a trademark.  
Avoid storing discs in locations  
where there are large amounts of  
dust or moisture.  
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.Color” and “x.v.Color” 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.  
Handling Precautions  
• If the surface is soiled, wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only)  
cloth. When wiping discs, always move the cloth from the center  
hole toward the outer edge.  
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzene, thinner, static  
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.  
• Do not touch the surface.  
• Do not stick paper or adhesive labels to the disc.  
• If the playing surface of a disc is soiled or scratched, the Player  
may decide that the disc is incompatible and eject the disc tray,  
or it may fail to play the disc correctly. Wipe any dirt off the playing  
surface with a soft cloth.  
Cleaning the Pick Up Lens  
• Never use commercially available cleaning discs. The use of these  
discs can damage the lens.  
• Request the nearest service center approved by SHARP to clean  
the lens.  
Warnings about dew formation  
• Condensation may form on pick up lens or disc in the following  
conditions:  
− Immediately after a heater has been turned on.  
− In a steamy or very humid room.  
− When the Player is suddenly moved from a cold environment to  
a warm one.  
When condensation forms:  
It becomes 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.  
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Getting Started  
Step 1: Unpacking  
Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.  
Remote control unit  
AC cord  
“AAA” size battery (g2)  
AV cable  
Step 2: Selecting equipment to connect  
Connection varies with the equipment used. Refer to Connection. (Pages 14–19)  
Turn off the devices before connecting.  
Step 3: Playing back discs  
Play back a Blu-ray disc after connecting the Player to your favorite equipment.  
Refer to Disc Playback. (Pages 20–33)  
Step 4: Adjust settings  
Adjust settings to enjoy various features and other functions for playing discs.  
Refer to Settings. (Pages 34–40)  
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Major Components  
Main Unit (Front)  
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
POWER (p. 22)  
Front panel display (p. 22)  
Disc tray (p. 24)  
OPEN/CLOSE (p. 24)  
Remote control sensor (p. 20)  
Front panel door (p. 24)  
DOOR (open/close) (p. 24)  
ON indicator (p. 22)  
5
6
7
QUICK indicator (p. 22)  
10 STANDBY indicator (p. 22)  
11 DVD/CD mode indicator (p. 22)  
12 BD mode indicator (p. 22)  
13 d PLAY (p. 24)  
8 9 10  
11  
12  
14 H STOP (p. 24)  
15 T SKIP (p. 26)  
16 U SKIP (p. 26)  
13141516  
Main Unit (Rear)  
4
6
12 13  
1
2
3
5
7
8
9
10 11  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RS-232C terminal (p. 41)  
Using an external IR receiver with this  
Player  
IR IN jack (See the left side column.)  
IR SW (See the left side column.)  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (p. 16)  
S-VIDEO output jack (p. 17)  
If you prefer to keep your AV equipment in a closed cabinet,  
you can use an external IR receiver connected to the IR IN  
jack. You can thus have just the receiver outside of the cabinet  
and still be able to control the Player.  
VIDEO output jack (p. 17)  
2CH AUDIO output jacks (p. 19)  
HDMI OUT terminal (p. 15)  
BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminal  
BD STORAGE (pp. 25, 38)  
SERVICE for software (p. 39, 40)  
IR receiver  
NOTE  
10 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack (p. 18)  
You may need set the IR SW (located near the IR IN jack) for this  
Player to recognize the IR receiver correctly.  
• This Player does not supply power to the external IR receiver.  
Please see the operating instructions of the IR receiver for the  
power requirements.  
11 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL terminal (p. 18)  
12 Cooling fan  
The cooling fan operates while the power to the  
Player is on.  
13 AC IN terminal (p. 20)  
12  
Major Components  
Remote Control Unit  
1
POWER (p. 22)  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
m OPEN/CLOSE (p. 24)  
TOP MENU, TITLE LIST (pp. 24, 26)  
DISPLAY (p. 21)  
Cursor buttons (a/b/c/d), ENTER (pp. 22, 34)  
EXIT (pp. 22, 34)  
A (Red), B (Green), C (Blue), D (Yellow) (pp. 27, 31)  
AUDIO (p. 29), SUBTITLE (p. 29), ANGLE (p. 30)  
PinP (p. 25)  
1
2
16  
17  
18  
3
4
0 REPEAT (pp. 28, 29), OFF (for REPEAT) (pp. 28, 29)  
Q S REV (p. 28)  
W T SKIP/k (pp. 26, 28)  
E REPLAY (p. 28)  
19  
5
R
(Lock) (See below.)  
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
20  
T LIGHT (p. 23)  
Y TV CONTROL buttons (p. 21)  
U SETUP (pp. 22, 34)  
I POP-UP MENU (p. 25)  
O FUNCTION (p. 32)  
P n RETURN (p. 28)  
A PAGE r/s (p. 26)  
S d PLAY (p. 24)  
D V FWD (p. 28)  
FF PAUSE (p. 28)  
G U SKIP/l (pp. 26, 28)  
H SKIP SEARCH (p. 28)  
J H STOP (p. 24)  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
13  
27  
28  
29  
14  
15  
K HDMI (p. 15)  
L COMPONENT RESET (p. 35)  
+ Number buttons (pp. 21, 33)  
Z ENTER (p. 33)  
This button is the same operation as 5 ENTER.  
X CLEAR (p. 33)  
To clear the input number.  
Buttons under the cover  
C Non-functional buttons  
They have no operation at all.  
31  
32  
These buttons on the remote control are non-functional.  
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.  
30  
33  
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.  
NOTE  
• This remote control unit is equipped with two ENTER buttons (5  
and 31 listed above). The ENTER button is useful when using with  
the number buttons.  
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  
1 HDMI OUT terminal  
Page 15  
Page 16  
2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
jacks  
3 S-VIDEO output jack  
Page 17  
4 VIDEO output jack  
Standard Quality  
Audio terminals/jacks on this Player  
Digital audio connection  
Higher Quality  
1 HDMI OUT terminal  
Page 15  
Page 18  
2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal  
or jack  
Standard Quality  
Analog audio connection  
Standard Quality  
2CH AUDIO output jacks  
Page 19  
14  
Video Connections  
Connecting to the HDMI Terminal  
You can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal.  
When you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.  
STEPS  
1: Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.  
2: Firmly connect an HDMI cable (commercially available) to the HDMI terminals (1 and 2).  
CAUTION  
• HDMI output and Component Video  
output can not be used at the same time.  
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.  
Switching the video output between  
HDMI and Component video  
• When using an HDMI output, 7.1 ch  
Digital Output is available.  
When you connect both an HDMI cable and a component  
cable to this player, you can switch the outputs using the  
remote control. (The video signal is not output over both  
terminals at the same time.)  
To HDMI OUT terminal  
1
1
2
Turn on the power.  
Press and hold HDMI button for 5 seconds to  
HDMI cable  
(commercially available)  
switch between “HDMI Out” and “Component  
Video Out”.  
While you are holding the button, the current output setting  
will be shown with the display blinking, and then the  
switched output setting will be displayed on the front panel  
display.  
“  
” (HDMI Out) or “  
displayed alternately on the front panel display.  
” (Component Video Out) is  
To HDMI input terminal  
2
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 35 regarding the resolutions  
of the HDMI video output.  
*
CAUTION  
Even when there is no cable connected to the Component video out,  
switching the output to CP-oP (Component video out) is still possible.  
When CP-oP is selected, there will be no signal from the HDMI  
out.  
AV receiver  
Projector  
TV  
Equipment with an HDMI terminal  
After connecting  
Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 24–27)  
If desired, connect audio equipment. (Pages 18–19)  
Refer to AQUOS LINK function. (Pages 23 and 36)  
15  
Video Connections  
Connecting to the Component Jacks  
You can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images through the component jacks.  
STEPS  
1: Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.  
2: Firmly connect a component video cable (commercially available) to the component jacks (1  
and 2).  
CAUTION  
This Player  
• HDMI output and Component Video  
output can not be used at the same time.  
CAUTION  
You need to switch the output to Component  
(Red)  
video by pressing HDMI button to enjoy images  
via the Component video output. (See page 15.)  
• Even when there is no cable connected to the  
HDMI video out, switching the output to H-oP  
(HDMI Out) is still possible.  
(Blue)  
(Green)  
When H-oP is selected, there will be no signal  
from the Component video out.  
To COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks  
1
VCR  
Component video cable  
(commercially available)  
Connect directly  
Blu-ray Disc  
Player  
LCD TV  
To component  
2
video input jacks  
COMPO-  
NENT IN  
NOTE  
(Red)  
• 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.  
PR  
(CR)  
(Blue)  
PB  
(CB)  
• When you record the program where copyright  
is protected, the copy guard function is activated  
automatically; the program can not be recorded  
correctly. Also, the playback image via VCR may  
deteriorate due to this function. However, this is  
not a malfunction. When you watch the program  
where copyright is protected, we recommend  
that the Blu-ray disc player be connected to LCD  
TV directly.  
(Green)  
Y
Projector  
AV receiver  
TV  
Video equipment with component jacks  
After connecting  
Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of the TV. (Pages 18–19)  
16  
Video Connections  
Connecting to the S-video or Video Jack  
You can enjoy the images through the S-video or video jack.  
STEPS  
1: Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.  
2: Firmly connect an S-video cable (commercially available) or AV cable (supplied) to the S-video or  
video jacks (1 and 2, or 3 and 4).  
This Player  
(Yellow)  
VCR  
Connect directly  
Blu-ray Disc  
Player  
LCD TV  
To VIDEO jack  
3
NOTE  
To  
• Connect the Blu-ray disc player to LCD TV  
directly. If you playback the image via VCR, the  
image may deteriorate due to the copy guard  
function.  
• When you record the program where copyright  
is protected, the copy guard function is activated  
automatically; the program can not be recorded  
correctly. Also, the playback image via VCR may  
deteriorate due to this function. However, this is  
not a malfunction. When you watch the program  
where copyright is protected, we recommend  
that the Blu-ray disc player be connected to LCD  
TV directly.  
S-VIDEO  
jack  
1
2
AV cable (supplied)  
S-video cable  
(commercially available)  
or  
To video  
4
To  
input jack  
S-video  
input jack  
(Yellow)  
S-VIDEO  
Projector  
AV receiver  
TV  
Video equipment with an S-video or video jack  
After connecting  
Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of the TV. (Pages 18–19)  
17  
Audio Connections  
Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal or Jack  
You can connect audio equipment to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal or jack.  
STEPS  
1: Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.  
2: Firmly connect an optical digital cable (commercially available) to the optical digital audio terminals  
or a coaxial digital cable (commercially available) to the coaxial digital audio jacks (1 and 2, or 3  
and 4).  
This Player  
• When using COAXIAL/OPTICAL output,  
5.1 ch Digital Output is available.  
7.1 ch Digital Output is not available.  
To COAXIAL  
jack  
To OPTICAL  
terminal  
3
4
1
2
Optical digital cable  
(commercially available)  
Coaxial digital cable  
(commercially available)  
or  
To coaxial input  
jack  
To optical input  
terminal  
Amplifier  
Audio equipment with a digital audio input terminal or jack  
After connecting  
Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 24–27)  
18  
Audio Connections  
Connecting the Audio Jacks  
You can connect audio equipment or the TV to the 2CH AUDIO output jacks.  
STEPS  
1: Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.  
2: Firmly connect the AV cable (supplied) to the audio jacks (1 and 2).  
This Player  
(Red)  
(White)  
To 2CH AUDIO  
1
AV cable (supplied)  
output jacks  
To audio input  
2
jacks  
(Red)  
(White)  
Amplifier  
TV  
Audio equipment with audio jacks  
After connecting  
Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 24–27)  
19  
Disc Playback  
Before Starting Playback  
Approximate operating range of remote  
control  
Loading the Batteries in the Remote  
Control  
Remote control sensor  
1
Press down on the tab in the direction of the  
arrow to remove the battery cover.  
30º  
30º  
7 m  
Remote control unit  
2
Load the two “AAA” size batteries (R-03 size,  
UM/SUM-4) supplied with the remote control  
unit. Make sure that the battery poles m and n  
are positioned as indicated.  
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.  
3
Slide the battery cover in the direction of the  
arrow until it clicks.  
To AC IN terminal  
To AC outlet  
NOTE  
• Do not subject the remote control unit to shock, water or  
excessive humidity.  
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.  
• 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.  
20  
Before Starting Playback  
If remote control does not  
work  
Setting the Remote Control  
Code  
First, press POWER to turn on this player.  
Press POWER on the remote control and  
check the front panel display (RC-1, RC-2 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.  
• 3 types of remote control codes operate this  
Player: RC-1, RC-2 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-1, RC-2 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 a SHARP TV  
Using the Remote Control  
Setting the Remote Control  
Code of the Remote  
The Universal Remote Control may operate the  
basic functions of the SHARP TV.  
Example: Setting the code to “RC-3”.  
TV function control  
1
Press and hold 3 first and then  
POWER on the remote control  
together for more than 5 seconds.  
• TV Power: POWER  
• TV Channel up/down: CH r/s  
• TV Volume up/down: VOL e/f  
• TV-AV Selector: INPUT  
2
Press POWER to turn off the player.  
POWER  
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-1” to “RC-3”.  
Approx. 2 sec. later  
Approx. 3 sec. later  
21  
Before Starting Playback  
Turning the Power On  
Language Setting  
Changing the on-screen  
display language  
Turning the power on  
Press POWER on the remote control or  
on the Player to turn on the power of the  
Player.  
1
Press SETUP to display the SETUP  
MENU screen.  
2
3
Press a/b/c/d to select “ON  
SCREEN LANGUAGE”, then press  
ENTER.  
Entering standby  
Press POWER on the remote control or  
on the Player to enter standby.  
DISPLAYS THE TITLE LIST  
SETTINGS  
• If you press POWER 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.  
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
PICTURE  
POWER  
Press a/b to select the language  
you want to display on the screen,  
then press ENTER.  
ON indicator  
BD mode indicator  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANÇAIS  
DVD/CD mode indicator  
STANDBY indicator  
QUICK indicator  
NOTE  
To select the DVD disc language, such as subtitle  
language, etc., see page 25.  
Indicators on the Player  
ON indicator  
Green on  
Power on  
QUICK indicator  
White on  
When “QUICK START”  
is set to “YES” (See  
page 36.)  
STANDBY indicator  
Red blinks  
Preparing for standby  
Standby  
Red on  
BD and DVD/CD mode indicators  
Off  
No disc  
Blue on  
White on  
White blinks  
Playing back  
Disc stopped  
Loading a disc  
• When you turn on the POWER, the MENU screen  
automatically displays for a while.  
Press EXIT to erase the display.  
22  
Before Starting Playback  
Turning Off the LCD  
Backlight and Indications  
Using AQUOS LINK  
Controlling the Blu-ray disc  
player using AQUOS LINK  
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.  
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.  
Quick operation  
Press LIGHT to turn the LCD backlight  
on or off.  
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).  
SETUP MENU operation  
1
2
3
Press SETUP to display the SETUP  
MENU screen.  
Press a/b/c/d to select  
“SETTINGS”, then press ENTER.  
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.  
Press a/b to select “FRONT  
DISPLAY/LED”, then press ENTER.  
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.  
AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS  
QUICK START  
AUTO POWER OFF  
AQUOS LINK  
PLAYBACK SETTING  
FRONT DISPLAY/LED  
VERSION  
USB MEMORY MANAGEMENT  
SOFTWARE UPDATE  
SYSTEM RESET  
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.)  
4
5
Press c/d to select “ON” or “OFF”,  
then press ENTER.  
Press SETUP or EXIT to exit.  
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.  
NOTE  
• In order to make AQUOS LINK available, set up  
AQUOS LINK on the LCD TV that is connected to  
this player. See page 36 regarding the setup of this  
player.  
Refer to the Operation Manual of the TV for details  
regarding setup.  
23  
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.  
BD/DVD Video Playback  
BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO  
BD-RE  
BD-R  
Opening the front panel door  
1
2
Load a disc.  
This function indicates the front panel door can  
be opened/closed automatically. By opening  
the door, you can open/close the disc tray and  
operate the playback functions.  
Playback may begin automatically,  
depending on the disc.  
Press d PLAY.  
Playback begins from the first title.  
The menu may be displayed first, depending  
on the disc. Perform playback operation by  
following the directions on the screen.  
Press DOOR on the Player to open/close  
the front panel door.  
NOTE  
• The disc load time may vary depending on the disc.  
To stop playback  
Press H STOP.  
DOOR  
Resume playback function  
NOTE  
• If the OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed when the  
front panel door is closed, the disc tray will open  
after the door automatically opens.  
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.)  
• If the DOOR button is pressed when both the door  
and the disc tray are open, the disc tray will retract  
and then the door will close.  
• Also, when the door is opened during a manual  
operation, it will automatically open all the way after  
opening slightly.  
• If the disc tray is closed by pressing the OPEN/  
CLOSE button on the Player, the front panel door  
will not be closed automatically. However, pressing  
the OPEN/CLOSE button on the Remote control  
allows you to close the door automatically.  
• The disc tray may collide with the front panel door  
if a situation occurs such as when an unsupported  
disc is inserted or the disc tray fails to close  
automatically.  
NOTE  
• Resume playback may not function depending on  
the disc.  
BD/DVD Menus  
This section explains how to play back a BD/DVD video  
disc with a top menu, disc menu or pop-up 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.  
Loading a Disc  
Start playback by selecting a  
title from the top menu  
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the power.  
BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO  
Press DOOR on the Player to open  
the front panel door.  
1
Press TOP MENU.  
3
Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the  
disc tray.  
The top menu screen is displayed.  
T O P M E N U  
POWER  
OPEN/CLOSE  
1
3
2
Jazz  
Latin  
4
Classic  
Rock  
2
Press a/b/c/d to select the title,  
4
Load a disc on the disc tray.  
then press ENTER.  
Insert the disc with the label face up.  
The selected title is played back.  
In case of disc recorded on both sides, face  
down the side to play 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 format) if it has not been finalized.  
Top menu  
With some BD/DVD discs, the top menu may be referred  
to as the “Title Menu”. Use TOP MENU on the remote  
control when the instructions refer to “Title Menu”.  
5
6
Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the  
disc tray.  
• If no top menu is available, the TOP MENU button  
will have no effect.  
Press DOOR to close the door.  
24  
BD/DVD/CD Playback  
Using the disc menu  
Use of Picture in Picture function  
(secondary video playback)  
DVD VIDEO  
BD VIDEO  
Example: Select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”.  
BD-Video that includes secondary video  
compatible with Picture in Picture can be  
played back with secondary video displayed on  
a 2-picture screen.  
1
2
Press POP-UP MENU.  
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.  
• See the disc manual for instructions on the  
playback of secondary video.  
1
Press PinP during playback to show  
the 2-picture screen.  
MENU  
1
2
3
AUDIO LANGUAGE  
SUBTITLE LANGUAGE  
AUDIO  
3
4
Press a/b to select the subtitle  
Primary  
video  
Secondary  
video  
language, then press ENTER.  
Press POP-UP MENU to exit.  
2
To remove the secondary video,  
press PinP again.  
The secondary video for Picture In Picture  
may automatically display and be removed  
depending on the content. Also, displayable  
areas may be restricted.  
Using the pop-up menu  
BD VIDEO  
1
Press POP-UP MENU during playback.  
The pop up menu screen is displayed.  
The menu contents displayed vary  
depending on the disc. For details on how to  
see and operate the pop-up menu, refer to  
the manual for the disc.  
Virtual Package  
BD VIDEO  
Some BD-Video discs are compatible with a  
function where data is copied to local storage  
(USB memory device, etc.) and played back  
along with the primary video as secondary  
video, secondary audio, subtitles, etc.  
This function is called Virtual Package.  
Virtual Package data is automatically copied  
to the local storage prior to playback. The  
playback methods vary depending on the disc.  
A variety of functions can be enjoyed during  
playback of BD-Video compatible with Virtual  
Package, which features data copied to the BD  
Local Storage separate from the BD Disc.  
This player uses a USB memory device for Local  
Storage.  
Pop-up menu  
Previous page  
Next page  
2
3
Press a/b/c/d to select the  
desired item, then press ENTER.  
Press POP-UP MENU to exit.  
The pop-up menu will automatically  
disappear for some discs.  
Connect a USB memory device (USB2.0 256MB  
or greater) to the BD STORAGE/SERVICE  
terminal (page 12) on the back of this player.  
• See the disc manual for required storage space  
and instructions on copying/playback.  
NOTE  
• If there is insufficient storage space, the data will  
not be copied. Delete unneeded data or use a new  
USB memory device.  
• If a USB memory device containing other data  
(previously recorded) is used, the video and audio  
may not play back properly.  
• If the USB memory device is disconnected from  
this player during playback of Virtual Package,  
playback of the disc will stop.  
See page 38 for deletion of the Virtual Package  
data copied to the USB memory device.  
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BD/DVD/CD Playback  
DVD-R/-RW Playback  
DVD-R DVD-RW  
You can play back a recorded disc (finalized disc only).  
Playback from the beginning  
1
2
Load a recorded disc.  
Press dPLAY.  
• Playback begins from title 1.  
Playback by selecting a title  
1
2
Load a recorded disc.  
Press TOP MENU.  
• The TITLE LIST screen is displayed.  
NOTE  
• If the TITLE LIST is not displayed, perform step 2  
again after starting and then stopping playback.  
DISPLAYS THE TITLE LIST  
SETTINGS  
PICTURE  
• The TITLE LIST screen also can be displayed  
by pressing ENTER after choosing “DISPLAYS  
THE TITLE LIST” in SETUP MENU.  
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
• When more than seven titles are displayed, switch pages by pressing PAGE r/s.  
The same operation can be performed by pressing KSKIP/k or LSKIP/l.  
PROGRAM 1  
9:30 AM 110 MIN.  
Information of selected title  
5/21  
FRI  
[FROM OLD]  
1
2
3
4
PROGRAM 1  
PROGRAM 2  
PROGRAM 3  
PROGRAM 4  
5/21  
8/15  
7/3  
FRI  
FRI  
110 MIN.  
110 MIN.  
MON 56 MIN.  
THU 40 MIN.  
Title Name  
Recording Date  
Recording Duration  
9/18  
B
C
D
SORTING  
PLAYLIST  
FUNCTIONS  
Caption for Color Button  
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  
• “Finalize” refers to a recorder processing a recorded disc so that it will play in other DVD players/recorders as  
well as this player. Only finalized DVD discs will play back in this player. (This player does not have a function to  
finalize discs.)  
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BD/DVD/CD Playback  
Playback by selecting a PLAY  
LIST  
Playing back the title you  
stopped while being played.  
1
2
Load a recorded disc.  
1
Press D (Yellow) while the TITLE  
LIST screen is displayed.  
Press TOP MENU.  
• The TITLE LIST screen is displayed.  
PROGRAM 1  
5/21  
FRI  
9:30 AM 110 MIN.  
3
Press C (Blue), then press ENTER.  
• The PLAY LIST screen is displayed.  
PLAYBACK  
PROGRAM 1  
5/21  
FRI  
9:30 AM 110 MIN.  
FROM BEGINNING  
FROM CONTINUED  
1
2
PROGRAM 1  
PROGRAM 2  
5/21  
8/15  
FRI  
FRI  
110 MIN.  
110 MIN.  
2
Press c/d to select the type of  
Playback, then press ENTER.  
• Playback of the title will begin.  
C
D
ORIGINAL  
FUNCTIONS  
NOTE  
4
5
Press a/b to select the title, then  
press ENTER.  
• “Finalize” refers to a recorder processing a  
recorded disc so that it will play in other DVD  
players/recorders as well as this player. Only  
finalized DVD discs will play back in this player.  
(This player does not have a function to finalize  
discs.)  
• Playback of the selected title will begin.  
Press H STOP to stop playback.  
Sorting the titles  
Audio CD Playback  
1
Press B (Green), then press ENTER  
while the TITLE LIST screen is  
displayed.  
AUDIO CD  
2
Select the type of sorting by  
pressing a/b, then press ENTER.  
Playback from the beginning  
1
2
Load an audio CD.  
FROM NEW  
FROM OLD  
TITLES  
Press dPLAY.  
• Playback begins from the first track.  
3
Press H STOP to stop playback.  
• The displayed titles are rearranged by  
selected sorting type.  
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Playback Functions  
BD VIDEO  
DVD VIDEO  
AUDIO CD  
BD-R  
DVD-R  
BD-RE  
DVD-RW  
Repeat Playback of a  
Title or Chapter (Repeat  
Playback)  
NOTE  
• Some operations in the following playback  
functions cannot be performed depending on the  
specifications of the disc.  
1
Play back the title or chapter you  
want to repeat.  
2
3
Press REPEAT.  
Press c/d to select the type of  
Repeat Playback.  
PLAYBACK TITLE: Repeats the title  
currently being played back.  
PLAYBACK CHAPTER: Repeats the  
chapter currently being played back.  
SCENE SELECTION: Repeats the  
specified scene of title or chapter.  
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).  
PLAYBACK TITLE  
PLAYBACK CHAPTER  
SCENE SELECTION  
Skipping to the Next or the  
Start of the Current Chapter  
(Track)  
• 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.  
Skipping (to the beginning of a chapter or track)  
functions when T SKIP/k or U SKIP/l  
is pressed during playback.  
4
Press ENTER.  
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.)  
Example: Repeat playback of a title  
(TITLE)  
BD VIDEO  
1 / 3  
5 / 25  
Frame Advance Playback functions when U SKIP/l  
00 : 20 : 30  
2 ENGLISH  
1
is pressed during Pause.  
• Frame Advance Playback may not function properly  
with discs other than DVD-RW (VR format).  
• Some BD/DVD Video discs are not compatible with  
Pause/Frame Advance Playback.  
1
5 . 1ch  
ON TITLE REPEAT  
NOTE  
ENTER  
SELECT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
• Frame Advance/Reverse Playback can be performed  
for DVD discs by pressing L SKIP/l or  
K SKIP/k during Pause.  
ON TITLE REPEAT  
Slow Playback  
Slow Playback functions when T SKIP/k or  
U SKIP/l is pressed more than 2 seconds  
during pause.  
5
Press REPEAT-OFF or REPEAT to  
return to normal playback.  
• Press d PLAY to return to normal playback.  
NOTE  
• This doesn't work for audio CDs.  
• Reverse Slow Playback cannot be performed for  
BD video.  
Skip Search  
Playback skips 30 seconds ahead when SKIP  
SEARCH is pressed during playback.  
Replay  
Playback jumps back 10 seconds when  
REPLAY is pressed during playback.  
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Playback Functions  
Partial Repeat Playback  
(Repeat Playback of a  
Specified Part)  
Switching Audio  
You can change the audio output channel using  
AUDIO.  
Each time AUDIO is pressed, the audio  
channels change as follows:  
DVD VIDEO  
AUDIO CD  
DVD-R  
DVD-RW  
BD VIDEO  
DVD VIDEO  
NOTE  
The audio track currently being played back will  
be displayed.  
• Some operations in the following playback  
function cannot be performed depending on the  
specifications of the disc.  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
1
2
Press REPEAT during playback.  
When a recorded broadcast with stereo or  
monaural audio is played back:  
“Stereo” is displayed. (Audio cannot be  
switched.)  
Press c/d to select “SCENE  
SELECTION”, then press ENTER.  
NOTE  
• When you play a program recorded in stereo  
or 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 35), or if you want to change the  
audio channel, listen via the analog output jacks.  
PLAYBACK TITLE  
PLAYBACK CHAPTER  
SCENE SELECTION  
SET START POINT  
Switching Subtitles  
If subtitles are provided in multiple languages,  
you can switch between them.  
3
4
“SET START POINT” displays.  
Press ENTER at the scene where  
you want.  
Press SUBTITLE during playback.  
• “SET END POINT” displays.  
• The display indicates the subtitle number  
currently being played back, and the subtitles  
appear.  
Each time SUBTITLE is pressed, the  
subtitles change.  
• “– –” is displayed if a disc has no subtitles.  
You can also select “OFF”.  
Press ENTER at the scene where  
you want to set the end point.  
You can press V FWD to fast forward  
to the scene 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-OFF  
or REPEAT.  
NOTE  
• Press LSKIP/l, the Repeat Playback is  
cancelled and the next chapter being play back.  
• Press KSKIP/k once, the Repeat Playback  
is cancelled and the player returns to the start of  
current chapter (track).  
• If you press KSKIP/k again (within about 5  
seconds) the player will skip to the beginning of the  
previous chapter (track).  
• For Partial Repeat Playback, set the start and end  
points within the same title.  
• Repeat Playback may be forbidden depending on  
the disc.  
• Partial Repeat Playback may not work in multi-  
angle scenes.  
• If you press DISPLAY, you can confirm the Repeat  
Playback status.  
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Playback Functions  
NOTE  
Switching the Angle  
• Settings for audio, subtitles and angle can be  
changed also in Function Control Screen (Page 32).  
• The operations of subtitles, angle and audio differ  
according to each disc. You may need to refer to  
the operation manual of the disc.  
If multiple angles are recorded, you can switch  
between them.  
1
Press ANGLE during playback.  
• The display indicates the angle number  
currently being played back. Each time  
you press ANGLE, the angle switches.  
• “–” is displayed if a disc is recorded  
with only one angle.  
• The following operations will not work when playing  
back an audio CD:  
Slow Playback, Frame Advance  
Display of functions  
• The display for subtitles, angle or audio  
automatically disappears after 5 seconds.  
Switching between functions  
You can switch the subtitles, angle and audio at the  
Function Control screen (Page 32).  
1
• The operation for each function varies depending  
on the disc. See the manual for the disc.  
Fast Forward/Reverse  
You cannot perform Fast Forward/Fast Reverse  
between 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 during Fast Forward and Fast Reverse.  
• Depending on the disc and the scene being played  
back, the Player may not operate at the speed  
listed in this manual when performing Fast Forward.  
To return to the previous angle, press ANGLE  
to cycle through the angles until you return to  
the original angle.  
Slow Playback  
You cannot perform Slow Playback between  
titles. At the end of the title, Slow Playback will be  
cancelled and normal playback will automatically  
resume.  
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 only displayed for DVD video.)  
The settings can be changed in “SETTINGS”  
- “PLAYBACK SETTING” - “ANGLE MARK  
DISPLAY” (Page 36).  
Repeat Playback  
• Repeat Playback may be forbidden depending on  
the disc.  
• Partial Repeat Playback may not work in multi-  
angle scenes.  
• For Partial Repeat Playback, set the start and end  
points within the same title.  
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JPEG File Playback  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
4
5
Press T SKIP/k or U SKIP/l  
JPEG  
JPEG  
to replace one image with another.  
The same operation can be performed by  
pressing c/d or S REV/V FWD.  
Press n RETURN if you wish to return to  
the folder selection screen.  
NOTE  
• This Player can play still images (JPEG files) that have  
been 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.  
To stop the still image play at any  
time, press H STOP.  
• During “Normal play”, still images are played  
one by one while during “Slide show”, they are  
automatically replaced one after another.  
Playing back Slide Show  
Playing back still images in  
sequence  
1
In Step 2 of the left side “Playing  
back still images in a selected folder”,  
press d PLAY (SLIDE SHOW).  
The still images inside the selected folder are  
played as a slide show.  
1
Load the disc containing the still  
images, and press d PLAY.  
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.  
2
3
To pause the playback at any time,  
press F PAUSE.  
Press d PLAY to resume playback.  
To stop the play at any time, press  
2
To stop the still image playback at  
any time, press H STOP.  
H STOP.  
Press n RETURN to play a slide show of  
still images in another folder.  
Playing back still images in a  
selected folder  
Setting slide show speed/  
repeat playback  
1
Load the disc containing still  
1
Press C (Blue) (SLIDE SHOW MENU)  
during the folder selection screen.  
The setting screen for SLIDE SHOW SPEED/  
REPEAT MODE SETTING appears.  
images, then press SETUP.  
2
Press a/b/c/d to select  
“PICTURE”, then press ENTER.  
2
Press a/b to select the SLIDE  
SHOW SPEED, then press ENTER.  
SLIDE SHOW SPEED  
REPEAT MODE SETTING  
DISPLAYS THE TITLE LIST  
SETTINGS  
NORMAL  
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
PICTURE  
The slide show speed may be selected from  
“FAST”, “NORMAL”, “SLOW1” and “SLOW2”.  
3
Use a/b/c/d to select the folder  
whose still images are to be played,  
then press ENTER.  
3
4
Press a/b to select the desired  
speed, then press ENTER.  
8/15  
Press a/b to select the REPEAT  
MODE SETTING, then press ENTER.  
SLIDE SHOW SPEED  
REPEAT MODE SETTING  
YES  
NO  
ENTER  
EXIT  
EXIT  
SELECT  
ENTER  
SLIDE SHOW  
C
SLIDE SHOW MENU  
When seven or more folders are displayed,  
switch pages by pressing PAGE r/s.  
5
6
Press c/d to select the desired  
item, then press ENTER.  
1/77  
Press EXIT to exit.  
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Settings During Playback  
Function control operation  
procedure  
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.  
1
Press FUNCTION during playback.  
• The Function Control screen is  
displayed on the TV.  
BD VIDEO  
Function control screen  
BD VIDEO  
1 / 3  
1
5 / 25  
1 / 3  
00 : 20 : 30  
2 ENGLISH  
1
5 / 25  
00 : 20 : 30  
2 ENGLISH  
1
1
OFF  
5 . 1ch  
2
1
OFF  
5 . 1ch  
ENTER  
SELECT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
ENTER  
SELECT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
2
Press a/b to select the desired  
setting, then press ENTER.  
3
• For a description of each setting, see  
“Functions which can be set” (Page 33).  
1 Playback status display  
Shows the operation status and the disc type.  
BD VIDEO  
2 Setting items  
Selects a title or chapter for playback, or  
performs video/audio settings.  
1 / 3  
5 / 25  
00 : 20 : 30  
2 ENGLISH  
1
1
OFF  
5 . 1ch  
• Title Number (Direct Title Skip)  
• Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip)  
• Playback Elapsed Time (Direct Time Skip)  
• Subtitle Language  
• Angle Number  
• Audio  
• Repeat  
ENTER  
SELECT  
ENTER  
RETURN  
3
4
Press a/b/c/d to set, then press  
ENTER.  
3 Operation guide display  
Provides help on remote control button  
operations.  
• Operations vary depending on  
the setting. Follow the operation  
instructions on the screen.  
Press n RETURN or FUNCTION  
to close the 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.  
32  
Settings During Playback  
Functions which can be set  
Title Number (Direct Title Skip)  
• Shows the title number being played back. You  
can skip to the start of the title.  
To skip to the start of a selected title, press the  
Number buttons to enter the title 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 elapsed time from the beginning of  
the disc to the present. 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.  
NOTE  
ENTER button under the Cover: Enters the input  
number.  
CLEAR button under the Cover: Clears the input  
number.  
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.  
33  
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
3
Display the MENU  
Screen  
Select the next item  
Press SETUP to display the SETUP  
MENU screen.  
Press a/b/c/d to select  
“SETTINGS”, then press ENTER.  
Press c/d to select the desired item,  
then press ENTER.  
ON  
OFF  
DISPLAYS THE TITLE LIST  
SETTINGS  
PICTURE  
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
Press n RETURN to return to the  
previous “MENU” page.  
2
Select a menu item  
4
Exit the MENU screen  
Press a/b to select “FRONT DISPLAY/  
LED”, then press ENTER.  
Press SETUP or EXIT to exit.  
AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS  
QUICK START  
AUTO POWER OFF  
AQUOS LINK  
PLAYBACK SETTING  
FRONT DISPLAY/LED  
VERSION  
USB MEMORY MANAGEMENT  
SOFTWARE UPDATE  
SYSTEM RESET  
Basic Operation for PLAYBACK SETTING  
5
6
Enter your 4-digit password.  
You cannot move to the next setting screen until you  
can input the correct password.  
Example: Setting “PARENTAL CONTROL” under  
“PLAYBACK SETTING”.  
1
2
3
Press SETUP to display the SETUP MENU  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
screen.  
Press a/b/c/d to select “SETTINGS”, then  
press ENTER.  
Press c/d to select the parental control level  
for DVD video, BD-ROM, and then select the  
country code. Press ENTER after making each  
selection.  
Press a/b to select “PLAYBACK SETTING”,  
then press ENTER.  
When setting the password for the first time.  
1 Press c/d to select “YES” to enter the password  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
DISC LANGUAGE  
ANGLE MARK DISPLAY  
PASSWORD SETTING  
LEVEL 3  
setting menu, then press ENTER.  
2 Enter the 4-digit number.  
3 Press ENTER to move to the next setting screen.  
0
4
Press a/b to select “PARENTAL CONTROL”,  
then press ENTER.  
USA  
7
Press SETUP or EXIT to exit.  
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SETTINGS  
HDMI AUTO DETECTION  
AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS  
This function enables the video output to switch to HDMI  
automatically when the player detects a TV connected with  
an HDMI cable.  
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  
YES, NO  
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  
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.  
Item  
ON, OFF  
AUDIO OUT  
You can set AUDIO OUT when connecting to SURROUND  
equipment.  
<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.)  
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 or COAXIAL).  
2ch AUDIO OUTPUT: Select this when you do not use  
SURROUND sound equipment.  
2
You can set the audio output mode for each  
output terminal.  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
This sets the resolution of the component video output.  
Some TV are not fully compatible with the Blu-ray disc  
player, which may cause the image distortion. In this case,  
press COMPONENT RESET on the remote control for five  
seconds. Component video out will be reset to 480i (factory  
preset value).  
1 This sets the audio output mode for HDMI OUT terminal  
when selecting HDMI OUTPUT.  
NOTE  
• When the secondary audio is set to “ON”, PCM is automatically  
selected as the audio output mode.  
Item  
Item  
• 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.  
BITSTREAM:  
1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i  
CAUTION  
HDMI output and Component video output can not be used at the  
same time.  
PCM (SURROUND):  
• Setting to PCM (SURROUND) will output  
by LINEAR PCM by decoding audio  
signals recorded in each audio output  
mode such as DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS.  
HDMI VIDEO OUT  
This sets the resolution of the HDMI video output.  
Item  
2 This sets the audio output mode for DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT (COAXIAL jack/OPTICAL terminal) when selecting  
DIGITAL OUTPUT.  
AUTO, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p  
CAUTION  
Item  
BITSTREAM:  
• HDMI output and Component video output can not be used at the  
same time.  
• 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.  
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.  
PCM:  
At this time, there is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
jacks, S-VIDEO output jack, and VIDEO output jack.  
NOTE  
• See page 37 for information on output of next generation audio  
formats.  
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SETTINGS  
DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL  
PLAYBACK SETTING  
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 dialog.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
This lets you set the Parental Control depending on the disc  
content. The available Parental Control Levels are shown  
below.  
The 4-digit password number needs to be entered before the  
Parental Control Levels and the Country Code are set. The  
Parental Control Levels and the Country Code cannot be set  
if a password has not been created or the password is not  
entered.  
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 dialog 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.  
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.  
QUICK START  
Item (For BD-ROM)  
This turns the QUICK START function on and off.  
When the QUICK START function is on:  
• The startup time of the Player is reduced when resuming playback  
from standby.  
NO LIMIT: All BD-video can be played.  
0-99 year(s): Prohibits play of BD-video with corresponding  
ratings recorded on them.  
• However, power consumption will increase.  
Item (COUNTRY CODE)  
Sets the Country Code. Refer to the Country Code List (page 37)  
because the ratings differ according to the country.  
Item  
YES, NO  
NOTE  
• Refer to “Basic Operation for PLAYBACK SETTING” on page 34  
for details.  
AUTO POWER OFF  
This sets the Player so that power is automatically shut off if  
playback is stopped for about 10 minutes.  
DISC LANGUAGE (DISC PRIORITY LANGUAGE)  
Item  
YES, NO  
This lets you select the language for subtitles, audio and  
menus displayed on the screen.  
Item (SUBTITLE)  
Refer to the Language Code List. (Page 37)  
AQUOS LINK  
This lets you set the Player to receive the control signal from  
the AQUOS LINK remote control via the HDMI cable.  
Item (AUDIO)  
Refer to the Language Code List. (Page 37)  
Item  
YES, NO  
Item (MENU)  
Refer to the Language Code List. (Page 37)  
NOTE  
• For details, refer to the operation manual of TV.  
ANGLE MARK DISPLAY  
This lets you turn the Angle Mark Display on or off when DVD  
video recorded with multiple angles is played back. (The  
Angle Mark is displayed in the lower right screen.)  
Item  
YES, NO  
PASSWORD SETTING  
This sets the password for setting or changing the Parental  
Control Level.  
Item  
YES: Enter the 4 digit number.  
NO  
NOTE  
• When you forget the password, you can reset the current  
password using SYSTEM RESET under SETTINGS. (See page 37.)  
You can also set the new password if desired.  
36  
SETTINGS  
FRONT DISPLAY/LED  
SYSTEM RESET  
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.  
You can reset all settings except the password to the factory  
presets.  
Item  
RESET, NOT RESET  
Item  
ON, OFF  
VERSION  
When you select “VERSION”, the system software version is  
displayed.  
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 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 Italian / IW Hebrew / JA Japanese / JI Yiddish / 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 / SK Slovak / SL Slovenian / 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  
About Output of Next Generation Audio Formats  
HDMI  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM  
Next generation  
audio formats  
Maximum number of channels  
PCM  
Bitstream  
7.1ch *4  
5.1ch *4  
7.1ch *4  
7.1ch *4  
5.1ch *4  
7.1ch *4  
Bitstream  
5.1ch *1/*3  
5.1ch *1/*3  
5.1ch *1/*3  
5.1ch *1/*3  
5.1ch *1/*3  
5.1ch *1/*3  
Dolby TrueHD  
7.1ch (48KHz/96KHz)  
5.1ch (192KHz)  
7.1ch *3  
5.1ch *3  
7.1ch *3  
5.1ch *1/*3  
5.1ch *1/*3  
5.1ch *1/*3  
7.1ch *3  
5.1ch *3  
2ch *2  
2ch *2  
2ch *2  
2ch *2  
2ch *2  
2ch *2  
2ch *2  
2ch *2  
Dolby Digital PLUS  
7.1ch (48KHz)  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
7.1ch (48KHz/96KHz)  
5.1ch (192KHz)  
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio  
LPCM  
7.1ch (48KHz/96KHz)  
7.1ch (48KHz/96KHz)  
5.1ch (192KHz)  
1
Core only  
Down mixed  
*
*
*
*
2
3
4
When SECONDARY AUDIO is set to “ON”, the audio is output as 48KHz.  
When SECONDARY AUDIO is set to “ON”, the audio is output as PCM.  
37  
SETTINGS  
6
7
Press c/d, select “YES”, and press  
USB MEMORY MANAGEMENT  
ENTER.  
The following instructions explain how to delete  
data such as the Virtual Package data copied  
to a USB memory device.  
YES  
NO  
CAUTION  
• Do not remove the USB memory device or unplug  
the AC cord while the erase is being performed.  
1
Insert the USB memory device  
into the BD STORAGE/SERVICE  
terminal on rear of this player.  
Start the process.  
The screen for the current operation will  
display.  
2
3
4
Press SETUP to display the SETUP  
MENU screen.  
Press a/b/c/d to select  
“SETTINGS”, then press ENTER.  
COMPLETE  
OK  
Press a/b to select “USB  
MEMORY MANAGEMENT”, then  
press ENTER.  
8
Press ENTER.  
AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS  
QUICK START  
AUTO POWER OFF  
AQUOS LINK  
PLAYBACK SETTING  
FRONT DISPLAY/LED  
VERSION  
USB MEMORY MANAGEMENT  
SOFTWARE UPDATE  
SYSTEM RESET  
“NO USB MEMORY!” appears when no USB  
memory is inserted.  
5
Press a/b, select “ERASE” or  
“FORMAT”, then press ENTER.  
ERASE: Deletes only BD-VIDEO data  
contents.  
FORMAT: Deletes all contents.  
ERASE  
ERASES BD-VIDEO DATA ON USB MEMORY.  
FORMAT  
ERASE ALL CONTENTS ON USB MEMORY  
INCLUDING PROTECTED CONTENTS.  
NOTE  
• Data which has been saved to the players internal  
memory (game score, etc.) will also be deleted.  
38  
SETTINGS  
7
During the data checking,  
“Checking” blinks.  
SOFTWARE UPDATE  
This function allows software updates by  
inserting a USB memory device with the update  
file into the BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminal on  
this player.  
NOW CHECKING THE DATA IN USB MEMORY DEVICE.  
Regarding how to obtain the software  
update file, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP.  
CHECKING  
CAUTION  
• Do not remove the USB memory device or unplug  
the AC cord while the software is being updated.  
• The current version of this unit software  
and the version of the update file on the  
USB memory device are displayed. To  
update this player software with update  
file, select “YES”, and press ENTER.  
1
Insert the USB memory device  
with the update file into the BD  
STORAGE/SERVICE terminal on  
rear of this player.  
SOFTWARE UPDATE FILE IS DETECTED  
IN THE USB MEMORY DEVICE.  
START UPDATE?  
2
3
4
Press SETUP to display the SETUP  
MENU screen.  
CURRENT VERSION  
UPDATE VERSION  
**1234567  
**1234567  
Press a/b/c/d to select  
“SETTINGS”, then press ENTER.  
YES  
NO  
Press a/b to select “SOFTWARE  
UPDATE”, then ENTER.  
• If you already set the password, go to  
step 6.  
• If the USB memory device is not  
properly installed or the correct update  
file cannot be found on the USB  
memory device, an error message is  
displayed.  
Check the file on the USB memory  
device, and then reinsert the USB  
memory device correctly.  
AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS  
QUICK START  
AUTO POWER OFF  
AQUOS LINK  
PLAYBACK SETTING  
FRONT DISPLAY/LED  
VERSION  
USB MEMORY MANAGEMENT  
SOFTWARE UPDATE  
SYSTEM RESET  
SOFTWARE UPDATE FILE IS NOT DETECTED  
IN THE USB MEMORY DEVICE.  
CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE TRANSFERRED THE FILE  
TO THE USB MEMORY DEVICE AND RETRY SOFTWARE UPDATE.  
OK  
5
6
Enter the 4-digit number using 0-9.  
THERE IS MORE THAN ONE SOFTWARE FILE  
IN THE USB MEMORY DEVICE.  
CONFIRM THAT ONLY THE SOFTWARE UPDATE FILE IS  
IN THE USB MEMORY DEVICE.  
ENTER 4-DIGIT PASSWORD  
OK  
Press ENTER to start checking data  
in the USB memory device.  
INSERT USB MEMORY DEVICE CONTAINING  
THE SOFTWARE UPDATE FILE.  
OK  
39  
SETTINGS  
8
Press ENTER to start updating.  
• The screen becomes dark for a  
while until the update screen can be  
displayed. Please wait for the update  
screen to appear. Do not unplug the AC  
cord.  
THE PICTURE WILL TEMPORARILY GO DARK UNTIL  
THE SOFTWARE UPDATE DISPLAY APPEARS.  
WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES AND DO NOT UNPLUG THE AC CORD.  
OK  
NOW UPDATING  
DO NOT UNPLUG AC CORD.  
*
UPDATE VERSION  
**1234567-2  
30%  
9
When the software is successfully  
updated, a screen is displayed  
indicating that the update process is  
completed.  
• If the update has failed, check the file  
in the USB device and try Software  
Update again.  
10 Press POWER to turn off the player.  
11 Remove the USB memory device.  
40  
Appendix  
RS-232C port specifications  
Parameter  
Input the parameter values, aligning left, and fill with blank(s)  
RS-232C port specifications  
for the remainder. (Be sure that four values are input for the  
parameter.)  
When the input parameter is not within an adjustable range,  
“ERR” returns. (Refer to “Response code format”.)  
PC Control of this Player  
• When a program is set, this Player can be controlled from  
the PC using the RS-232C terminal.  
The power can be turned on or off (standby) and automatic  
programed playback is possible.  
1
• Use an RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially available)  
for the connections.  
Response code format  
Normal response  
NOTE  
• This operation system should be used by a person who is  
accustomed to using PCs.  
O
K
Return code (0DH)  
Problem response (communication error or incorrect  
command)  
E
R
R
Return code (0DH)  
After sending the return code (0DH), make sure to send line  
feed (0AH) as well.  
RS-232C serial control cable  
(cross type)  
RC-232C command list  
Communication conditions  
Set the RS-232C communications settings on the PC to  
match this players communications conditions. This players  
communications settings are as follows:  
CONTROL ITEM  
POWER ON  
POWER OFF  
PLAY  
COMMAND  
PARAMETER  
P
P
D
D
D
D
O
O
P
S
F
W
W
L
R
R
Y
P
D
V
1
0
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
Baud rate:  
Data length:  
Parity bit:  
9,600 bps  
8 bits  
STOP  
T
None  
FWD  
W
E
Stop bit:  
1 bit  
REV  
R
Flow control:  
None  
Communication procedure  
Send the control commands from the PC via the RS-232C  
connector.  
This Player operates according to the received command and  
sends a response message to the PC.  
Do not send multiple commands at the same time. Wait until  
the PC receives the OK response before sending the next  
command.  
Make sure to send “A” with the carriage return and confirm  
that “ERR” returns before operating.  
Command format  
Eight ASCII codes eCR  
C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4  
Command 4-digits  
Parameter 4-digits  
Return code  
Command 4-digits: Command. The text of four characters.  
Parameter 4-digits: Parameter 0 – 9, blank  
41  
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.  
The Player power cannot be turned on.  
Screen freezes and operation buttons do not  
• Is the power cord firmly plugged into the AC outlet?  
• When the power cord is plugged into an AC outlet, press  
work.  
• 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 43)  
• Is the disc damaged or dirty? Check the condition of the  
disc. See page 10 for details about disc cleaning.  
and hold POWER on the Player until “  
appears on the front panel display. Then, after the  
STANDBY indicator is lit, turn on the power. (Page 43)  
• Press POWER after the STANDBY indicator turns on.  
The disc is automatically ejected after closing the  
disc tray.  
The remote control does not work.  
• Set the remote control and the Player to the same remote  
control code. (Page 21)  
• Use the remote control within its operating range.  
• Replace the batteries.  
• Make sure that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc  
tray and label-side up).  
Take out the disc and clean it.  
• Make sure that region code on the disc matches that of  
this Player.  
No sound, or sound is distorted.  
• If the volume of the TV or amplifier is set to minimum, turn  
the volume up.  
• There is no sound during still mode, slow motion playback,  
fast forward and fast reverse.  
• DVD audio recorded in DTS is only output from the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal or jack. Connect a DTS  
compatible digital amplifier or decoder to the DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT OPTICAL terminal or COAXIAL jack on this  
Player.  
• Make sure that the disc is playable.  
No picture.  
• Make sure that the cables are connected correctly.  
• Make sure that the connected TV or the AV receiver is set  
to the correct input.  
Take out the disc and clean it.  
• Make sure that region code on the disc matches that of  
this Player.  
• There is no picture from the HDMI output.  
− Are the settings performed correctly? Please check the  
settings.  
• There is no picture from the component video output.  
− Are the settings performed correctly? Please check the  
settings.  
• Check that the audio cable is connected correctly.  
• Check that the cable plugs are clean.  
Take out the disc and clean it.  
• 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.  
The Player cannot play a disc.  
Take out the disc and clean it.  
• Make sure that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc  
tray and label-side up).  
• Make sure that region code on the disc matches that of  
this Player.  
• Allow any condensation in or near the Player to dry.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
The playback screen will be disturbed if DVD  
video is recorded to a VCR, or played back  
through a VCR.  
• This Player complies with analog 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.  
The TV operates incorrectly.  
• Some TVs with wireless remote control capability may  
operate incorrectly when using the remote control of this  
Player. Use such TVs away from this Player.  
There is just audio with no video.  
• Is the connection cable for video output connected  
properly?  
• 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  
cannot be played back.  
Widescreen video appears vertically stretched, or  
black bands appear at the top and bottom of the  
screen.  
• Is “TV ASPECT RATIO” set to match the connected TV?  
(Page 35)  
The settings have been erased.  
• If the Player is unplugged (or there is a power failure) for  
more than about 1 hour while its power is on, the settings  
will be lost. Make sure that you turn off the Player before  
unplugging the power cord.  
• If you are using a widescreen TV, is the “TV ASPECT  
RATIO” set to “WIDE”? (Page 35)  
• When there is a power interruption or the power cord is  
unplugged from the power outlet with the power on, all  
settings return to the factory preset values.  
Square noise (mosaic) appears on the screen.  
• Blocks in images may be visible in scenes with rapid  
movement due to the characteristics of digital image  
compression technology.  
The Player power is turned off.  
• Is “AUTO POWER OFF” set to “YES”? When “AUTO  
POWER OFF” is set to “YES”, the power will be  
automatically turned off after 10 continuous minutes of  
inactivity (no playback).  
Video stops.  
• Has the Player been subjected to shock or impact? Are  
you using it in an unstable location? The Player will stop if it  
senses shock or vibration.  
Audio is not output, or images are not played  
back properly.  
• 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.  
42  
Troubleshooting  
Left and right channels of audio are reversed, or  
sound comes out of only one side.  
NOTE  
Reset  
• 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 POWER on the  
• Are left and right audio cables connected to the opposite  
terminal, or is one side disconnected?  
Disc does not play back automatically.  
• Have you set a disc that has an automatic playback  
function?  
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 STANDBY indicator is lit, turn on the  
power.  
The Player heats up during use.  
• When using this Player, the console cabinet may heat  
up depending on the usage environment. This is not a  
malfunction.  
• 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 and DVD/CD  
mode indicators on the front panel display of the Player will blink.  
Once the system processing has finished, the indicators will finish  
blinking and then light up normally. You can operate the Player  
when the BD and DVD/CD mode indicators are 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 center approved by SHARP.  
The Player makes a snapping sound when  
starting playback or loading a disc.  
• 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.  
Cannot operate the Player.  
• Are you operating the Player within the specified operating  
temperature range? (Page 46)  
STANDBY indicator will remain lit.  
• When the AC cord is removed from the outlet, the  
STANDBY indicator will remain lit for a short period. This is  
normal and is not a malfunction.  
On-screen Error Messages  
Messages Relating to BD and DVD  
• 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 this Player. Check the disc, and load it correctly.  
INCOMPATIBLE DISC.  
• If you load a disc which cannot be 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 played  
because it is a non-standard disc or scratched,  
etc.  
• Remove the disc.  
CANNOT OPERATE.  
• Occurs if an operation is incorrect.  
• Occurs if there is a formatting error.  
THIS USB MEMORY IS NOT  
FORMATTED PROPERLY. PLEASE  
FORMAT THE MEMORY IN USB  
MEMORY MANAGEMENT.  
• Format the USB memory again.  
THE CONNECTED USB MEMORY  
CANNOT BE USED. IT SHOULD BE  
COMPLIANT WITH USB2.0.  
• Occurs if USB memory not compliant with USB  
2.0 is used (i.e. USB 1.0/USB 1.1).  
• Connect USB 2.0-compliant USB memory.  
43  
Glossary  
BD-J application  
DTS  
The BD-ROM format supports Java for interactive functions.  
“BD-J” offers content providers almost unlimited functionality  
when creating interactive BD-ROM titles.  
This is a digital sound system developed by DTS, Inc. for use  
in cinemas. This system uses 6 audio channels and provides  
accurate sound field positioning and realistic acoustics. (By  
connecting a DTS Digital Surround decoder, you can also  
listen to DTS Digital Surround sound.)  
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.  
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio  
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is a new technology  
developed for the next generation high definition optical disc  
format.  
BD-R (page 7)  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
DTS-HD Master Audio is a lossless audio compression  
technology developed for the next generation high definition  
optical disc format.  
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.  
DVD video (pages 7, 24)  
BD-RE (page 7)  
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 single-  
sided 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.  
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.  
DVD+/-R (pages 7, 26)  
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 programed  
or edited.  
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 32, 33)  
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.  
DVD+/-RW (pages 7, 26)  
A DVD+/-RW is a recordable and rewritable DVD. The re-  
recordable 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 programed or edited.  
Copy guard  
This function prevents copying. You cannot copy discs  
marked by the copyright holder with a signal which prevents  
copying.  
HDMI (page 15)  
Disc menu (page 25)  
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.  
This lets you select things like the subtitle language or audio  
format using a menu stored on the BD/DVD video disc.  
Dolby Digital  
A sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. that  
gives movie theater ambience to audio output when the  
product is connected to a Dolby Digital processor or amplifier.  
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.  
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  
JPEG (pages 7, 8, 31)  
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.  
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 35)  
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.  
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Glossary  
Linear PCM Sound  
Resume playback (page 24)  
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.  
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.)  
Skip (page 28)  
This returns to the start of the chapter (or track) being played,  
or skips to the next chapter (or track).  
MPEG-2  
Subtitles (pages 29, 32, 33)  
These are the lines of text appearing at the bottom of the  
screen which translate or transcribe the dialog. They are  
recorded on many DVD and BD video discs.  
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 30, 32)  
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.)  
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.)  
Title number (pages 32, 33)  
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.  
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.)  
Top menu (page 24)  
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”.  
Pan Scan (PS 4:3) (page 35)  
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.  
Track number  
These numbers are assigned to the tracks which are  
recorded on audio CDs. They enable specific tracks to be  
located quickly.  
Parental control (page 36)  
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.  
x.v.Color  
x.v.Color reproduces a greater range of color than before,  
showing almost all of the colors that the human eye can  
detect.  
Pop-up menu (page 25)  
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.  
Remote control code (page 21)  
This is the type of the remote control signal for operating  
the Player. There are three types of remote control signals:  
“Remote Control No. 1” (RC-1), “Remote Control No. 2” (RC-  
2) and “Remote Control No. 3” (RC-3).  
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Specifications  
General  
Power supply  
AC 120V, 60Hz  
Power consumption (Normal)  
Power consumption (Standby)  
Dimensions  
24 W  
0.5 W (When “QUICK START” is set to “NO”)  
Approx. 17 1/8 g 2 11 16 g 13 3/4 inch (W g H g D)  
/
Approx. 434 mm g 68 mm g 349 mm (W g H g D)  
Weight  
Approx. 9.5 lbs. (4.3 kg)  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
Operating humidity  
TV systems  
41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)  
–4°F to 131°F (–20°C to 55°C)  
10 % to 80 % (no condensation)  
NTSC system  
Playback  
Playable discs  
BD-ROM, BD-RE Dual Layer (BDMV format), BD-R Dual Layer (BDMV format),  
DVD Video, DVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R Dual Layer (Video/VR format),  
Audio CD (CD-DA), CD-RW/R (CD-DA, JPEG file format)  
Input/Output  
HDMI  
HDMI 19-pin standard connector (1080p 24Hz output)  
HDMI (V.1.3 with x.v.Color, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Advanced Digital Out )  
Component video output  
Output level:  
Y: 1 Vp-p (75 ohms)  
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ohms)  
Jacks: RCA jack  
S-Video output  
Video output  
Y-Output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ohms)  
C-Output level: 0.286 Vp-p (75 ohms)  
Jack: 4 pin mini DIN  
Output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ohms)  
Jack: RCA-pin jack  
Digital audio optical output  
Digital audio coaxial output  
Audio output  
Terminal: Square Optical terminal  
Jack: RCA jack  
Output level: 2 V rms (Output impedance: 1K ohms)  
Jacks: RCA jack  
USB input  
RS-232C  
IR input  
USB 2.0 correspondence (for Local storage/Software update)  
D-sub 9-pin connector  
Jack: Stereo mini jack  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY  
(Valid for warranty service in the U.S. and PUERTO RICO only)  
CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY  
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the  
“Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that  
it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured  
equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.  
This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product or if the serial number or model number affixed to  
the Product has been removed, defaced, changed, altered or tampered with. This warranty does not cover installation  
or signal reception problems. This limited warranty will not apply if the Product has been or is being used in a commer-  
cial setting or application; this warranty is meant solely for the non-commercial, household use of the Product by  
consumers in their home or residence.  
In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and  
provide proof of purchase to the servicer.  
To the extent permitted by applicable state law, the warranties set forth are in lieu of, and exclusive of, all other warran-  
ties, express or implied. Specifically ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE SET FORTH ABOVE ARE  
EXCLUDED, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,  
FITNESS FOR USE, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED. IF, UNDER APPLI-  
CABLE STATE LAW, IMPLIED WARRANTIES MAY NOT VALIDLY BE DISCLAIMED OR EXCLUDED, THE DURATION OF  
SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY  
FROM STATE TO STATE.  
The warranties given herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclu-  
sive remedy available to the purchaser and only for the time periods set forth herein. No other representations or prom-  
ises made by anyone are permitted. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described herein,  
shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the  
Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or other-  
wise. Sharp does not warrant nor shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for Products which have been subject  
to abuse (including, but not limited to, improper voltage), accident, misuse, negligence, lack of reasonable care, altera-  
tion, modification, tampering, improper operation or maintenance or any damages or defects in the Product which were  
caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than a Sharp authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be  
liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not  
allow limits on warranties or on remedies for breach in certain transactions; in such states, the limits herein may not  
apply.  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. AND  
PUERTO RICO  
Model Specific Section  
BD-HP50U BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER  
(Be sure to have this information available when you need  
service for your Product.)  
Your Product Model Number & Description:  
Warranty Period for this Product:  
One (1) year parts and labor from the date of purchase.  
Additional Item(s) Excluded from  
Warranty Coverage (if any):  
Non-rechargeable batteries.  
Where to Obtain Service:  
From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United  
States. To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized  
Servicer, call Sharp toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP.  
What to do to Obtain Service:  
Please transport the Product in its original packaging and  
ensure that the Product is covered to avoid scratches and  
damage. Sharp shall not be responsible for lost, stolen or  
misdirected mail or for damage to the product incurred  
during shipping.  
TO OBTAIN PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP OR VISIT www.sharpusa.com  
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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION  
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163  
SHARP CORPORATION  
Printed in Malaysia  
Imprimé en Malaisie  
Impreso en Malasia  
TINS-D547WJQZ  
08P07-MA-NG  

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