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MODEL BD-AMS10U BD-AMS20U BLU-RAY DISC/DVD PLAYER OPERATION MANUAL BD-AMS20U only BD-AMS20U only
MODEL BD-AMS10U BD-AMS20U BLU-RAY DISC/DVD PLAYER OPERATION MANUAL BD-AMS20U only BD-AMS20U only
Operation Manual
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... encouraged to try to correct the interference by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment." NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. To ensure continued...
... encouraged to try to correct the interference by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment." NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. To ensure continued...
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...Player 9 Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Player 10 About Disc Contents 11 BD Video...11 Title, Chapter and Track 11 Icons Used on BD/DVD Video Disc Cases 12 The Icons Used in This Operation Manual 12 Important Information 13 Disc Precautions...13 License and Copyright 13 Major Components 14 Main... On 22 Turning the power on 22 Entering standby...22 Indicators on the Player 22 About the Home screen 22 6 Language Setting...23 Operating a SHARP TV Using the Remote Control 23 Turning Off or Dimming the LED Light and Indications 23 Using AQUOS LINK...24 Using 3D...24 Control Panel...
...Player 9 Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Player 10 About Disc Contents 11 BD Video...11 Title, Chapter and Track 11 Icons Used on BD/DVD Video Disc Cases 12 The Icons Used in This Operation Manual 12 Important Information 13 Disc Precautions...13 License and Copyright 13 Major Components 14 Main... On 22 Turning the power on 22 Entering standby...22 Indicators on the Player 22 About the Home screen 22 6 Language Setting...23 Operating a SHARP TV Using the Remote Control 23 Turning Off or Dimming the LED Light and Indications 23 Using AQUOS LINK...24 Using 3D...24 Control Panel...
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... Setting...48 System...49 Communication Setup 50 Sets whether "Cable" or "Wireless" is used throughout this operation manual are for using this operation manual are based on -screen displays in this player. The illustrations and on BD-AMS20U. Introduction (pp. 1-15) Explains the important operation information. Streaming content (pp. 59-61) Shows the...
... Setting...48 System...49 Communication Setup 50 Sets whether "Cable" or "Wireless" is used throughout this operation manual are for using this operation manual are based on -screen displays in this player. The illustrations and on BD-AMS20U. Introduction (pp. 1-15) Explains the important operation information. Streaming content (pp. 59-61) Shows the...
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...industry support - JPEG files, MP3 files, DivX Plus® HD files, etc. Types of Discs/Media Formats that conform to compatible standards as this manual and some of the discs in the left side column tables may be prohibited due to disc manufacturer's settings. • If a menu screen or ...these standards is not guaranteed even if the discs can be played back. Video code A/ALL Contents Disc Size Audio + Video (Movie) 12 cm (5") BD-RE/BD-RE DL BD-R/BD-R DL DVD Region Video code 1/ALL 1 ALL BDMV/BDAV format Video format Audio + Video (Movie) 12 cm (5") 8 cm (3") DVD+RW/DVD...
...industry support - JPEG files, MP3 files, DivX Plus® HD files, etc. Types of Discs/Media Formats that conform to compatible standards as this manual and some of the discs in the left side column tables may be prohibited due to disc manufacturer's settings. • If a menu screen or ...these standards is not guaranteed even if the discs can be played back. Video code A/ALL Contents Disc Size Audio + Video (Movie) 12 cm (5") BD-RE/BD-RE DL BD-R/BD-R DL DVD Region Video code 1/ALL 1 ALL BDMV/BDAV format Video format Audio + Video (Movie) 12 cm (5") 8 cm (3") DVD+RW/DVD...
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... tracks with 24 bits on each soundtrack - Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG etc. The Icons Used in This Operation Manual BD VIDEO Indicates the functions that can be performed for BD-RE discs. BD-RE Indicates the functions that can be performed for CD-RW discs. English 2. The first in the list is ... bits and 96 kHz with 24 bits on DVD video discs and between 48 kHz with 16 bits and 192 kHz with a different language on BD video discs.) 2 Subtitle languages This indicates the kind of subtitles. 3 Screen aspect ratio Movies are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a ...
... tracks with 24 bits on each soundtrack - Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG etc. The Icons Used in This Operation Manual BD VIDEO Indicates the functions that can be performed for BD-RE discs. BD-RE Indicates the functions that can be performed for CD-RW discs. English 2. The first in the list is ... bits and 96 kHz with 24 bits on DVD video discs and between 48 kHz with 16 bits and 192 kHz with a different language on BD video discs.) 2 Subtitle languages This indicates the kind of subtitles. 3 Screen aspect ratio Movies are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a ...
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... equipment. • To enjoy 3D images, connection to a 3D compatible TV is needed. • For connection to a TV/projector, refer to the TV/projector's operation manual. EEAfter connecting • If desired, connect audio equipment. (Page 17) • If necessary, perform the Audio Video Settings. (Pages 46-47) • Refer to the...
... equipment. • To enjoy 3D images, connection to a 3D compatible TV is needed. • For connection to a TV/projector, refer to the TV/projector's operation manual. EEAfter connecting • If desired, connect audio equipment. (Page 17) • If necessary, perform the Audio Video Settings. (Pages 46-47) • Refer to the...
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...4 NTFS - Connecting to a USB device You can be sure to set "Quick Start" to the operation manual for the USB HDD for details regarding usage. • This player cannot play back video, music or picture ... pages 32-33 and 35-36. • To initialize data stored in a USB device or delete BD-LIVE data, see page 54. USB-powered HDD cannot be sure to turn off the main power of... USB * A USB terminal is also available on the rear side. EXT3 - CAUTION • SHARP cannot guarantee breakdown or malfunction of a USB HDD, or loss of this player and the USB device (only if connecting...
...4 NTFS - Connecting to a USB device You can be sure to set "Quick Start" to the operation manual for the USB HDD for details regarding usage. • This player cannot play back video, music or picture ... pages 32-33 and 35-36. • To initialize data stored in a USB device or delete BD-LIVE data, see page 54. USB-powered HDD cannot be sure to turn off the main power of... USB * A USB terminal is also available on the rear side. EXT3 - CAUTION • SHARP cannot guarantee breakdown or malfunction of a USB HDD, or loss of this player and the USB device (only if connecting...
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... NOTE • Use a LAN cable/router supporting 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX. • SHARP cannot guarantee that all brands' broadband routers will operate with an Internet service provider is... any connections. • When an Internet connection is required. CAUTION • When using BD-LIVE functions, video on-demand services (e-Contents), home networks and also perform software updates. ...8226; When enjoying video on your nearest Internet service provider. • Refer to the operation manual of the equipment you can be used at the same time. Wired connection (LAN cable) Connect...
... NOTE • Use a LAN cable/router supporting 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX. • SHARP cannot guarantee that all brands' broadband routers will operate with an Internet service provider is... any connections. • When an Internet connection is required. CAUTION • When using BD-LIVE functions, video on-demand services (e-Contents), home networks and also perform software updates. ...8226; When enjoying video on your nearest Internet service provider. • Refer to the operation manual of the equipment you can be used at the same time. Wired connection (LAN cable) Connect...
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...all brands' wireless routers will operate with this operation manual. (See page 52.) Optional accessories* Wireless LAN adapter (supplied with BD-AMS20U only) VR-WL25 20 Ad-hoc mode is not supported. • SHARP cannot guarantee that wireless LAN adapters other radio devices,... (access point performance, distance, obstacles, interference by other than the VR-WL25 adapter (supplied with BD-AMS20U only) will operate with this player. • SHARP cannot guarantee that supports IEEE802.11 b/g/n. (n is recommended for the wireless router. Broadband Internet Connection Wireless...
...all brands' wireless routers will operate with this operation manual. (See page 52.) Optional accessories* Wireless LAN adapter (supplied with BD-AMS20U only) VR-WL25 20 Ad-hoc mode is not supported. • SHARP cannot guarantee that wireless LAN adapters other radio devices,... (access point performance, distance, obstacles, interference by other than the VR-WL25 adapter (supplied with BD-AMS20U only) will operate with this player. • SHARP cannot guarantee that supports IEEE802.11 b/g/n. (n is recommended for the wireless router. Broadband Internet Connection Wireless...
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...player, the input selector of the TV for connecting to the HDMI terminal). Refer to the Operation Manual of the LCD TV will automatically switch to the LCD TV input terminal connected to select "Auto", ...then press ENTER. Using 3D This sets output of time or lying on your SHARP AQUOS TV. To view 3D images, playback of this player will be output as set in "HDMI Video...Auto: Video signals are output as 2D when 2D content is played. 2D: Even if 3D content (3D BD video) is stopped. • Depending on the connected TV, the images during playback may affect the eyesight...
...player, the input selector of the TV for connecting to the HDMI terminal). Refer to the Operation Manual of the LCD TV will automatically switch to the LCD TV input terminal connected to select "Auto", ...then press ENTER. Using 3D This sets output of time or lying on your SHARP AQUOS TV. To view 3D images, playback of this player will be output as set in "HDMI Video...Auto: Video signals are output as 2D when 2D content is played. 2D: Even if 3D content (3D BD video) is stopped. • Depending on the connected TV, the images during playback may affect the eyesight...
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... display for the Title NOTE • Disc Information Screen A disappears after about 1 minute elapses without performing any operations. • For some BD/DVD discs, the top menu may not appear. Use TOP MENU/TITLE LIST on the screen. Playback 27 Video/Picture/Music Playback Displaying the disc... information Press DISPLAY during playback. • Each time you may need to follow the instructions in the BD/DVD video disc manual or the instructions displayed on the remote control when the instructions refer to "Title Menu". • If no top menu is ...
... display for the Title NOTE • Disc Information Screen A disappears after about 1 minute elapses without performing any operations. • For some BD/DVD discs, the top menu may not appear. Use TOP MENU/TITLE LIST on the screen. Playback 27 Video/Picture/Music Playback Displaying the disc... information Press DISPLAY during playback. • Each time you may need to follow the instructions in the BD/DVD video disc manual or the instructions displayed on the remote control when the instructions refer to "Title Menu". • If no top menu is ...
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... situations the USB1 terminal may give priority to Local Storage and the USB2 terminal cannot be used with FAT 32/16 are available. NOTE • SHARP cannot guarantee that "Quick Start" is displayed. • The menu contents displayed vary depending on the disc. Video/Picture/Music Playback Using the pop.... For details on how to "No" (See page 47).) NOTE • A USB device can enjoy a variety of Picture in addition to the manual for some discs. For BD-Video discs compatible with this player during playback. • The pop up menu screen is set to see and operate the pop-up...
... situations the USB1 terminal may give priority to Local Storage and the USB2 terminal cannot be used with FAT 32/16 are available. NOTE • SHARP cannot guarantee that "Quick Start" is displayed. • The menu contents displayed vary depending on the disc. Video/Picture/Music Playback Using the pop.... For details on how to "No" (See page 47).) NOTE • A USB device can enjoy a variety of Picture in addition to the manual for some discs. For BD-Video discs compatible with this player during playback. • The pop up menu screen is set to see and operate the pop-up...
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... USB device may be restricted. Video/Picture/Music Playback Use of Picture in Picture function (secondary audio/video playback) BD-Video that "Secondary Audio" is set to the disc manual. For details, refer to "On". (See page 46.) • The secondary audio and video for a while.... NOTE • To listen to secondary audio, make sure that includes secondary audio and video compatible with the instructions in the BD disc manual. • To enjoy BD-LIVE functions, perform the broadband Internet connection (pages 19-20) and communication settings (pages 50-53). • Before using this...
... USB device may be restricted. Video/Picture/Music Playback Use of Picture in Picture function (secondary audio/video playback) BD-Video that "Secondary Audio" is set to the disc manual. For details, refer to "On". (See page 46.) • The secondary audio and video for a while.... NOTE • To listen to secondary audio, make sure that includes secondary audio and video compatible with the instructions in the BD disc manual. • To enjoy BD-LIVE functions, perform the broadband Internet connection (pages 19-20) and communication settings (pages 50-53). • Before using this...
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... display indicates the subtitle number currently being played back by pressing AUDIO. You may need to refer to the operation manual of angles differs according to operate the BD/DVD video playback. BD-VIDEO 1/3 5 / 25 00 : 20 : 30 2 English 1 1 DTS Off 3 Press a/b to select the desired Angle Number,... the Angle Number column, then press ENTER. You may need to refer to the operation manual of the disc. • The display for subtitle information automatically disappears after 5 seconds. BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO The audio channel currently being played back will be switched.) NOTE •...
... display indicates the subtitle number currently being played back by pressing AUDIO. You may need to refer to the operation manual of angles differs according to operate the BD/DVD video playback. BD-VIDEO 1/3 5 / 25 00 : 20 : 30 2 English 1 1 DTS Off 3 Press a/b to select the desired Angle Number,... the Angle Number column, then press ENTER. You may need to refer to the operation manual of the disc. • The display for subtitle information automatically disappears after 5 seconds. BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO The audio channel currently being played back will be switched.) NOTE •...
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...the player. Disclaimers Sharp does not provide any guarantee in regards to operational failures such as those described below when an MHL device is connected to this player. • No picture or sound • Some functions do not work properly, refer to the operation manual for the MHL device... or directly contact the manufacturer. * Only the BD-AMS20U model has the MHL/HDMI INPUT terminal. NOTE • Prepare an MHL-compatible cable. Playback 43 By ...
...the player. Disclaimers Sharp does not provide any guarantee in regards to operational failures such as those described below when an MHL device is connected to this player. • No picture or sound • Some functions do not work properly, refer to the operation manual for the MHL device... or directly contact the manufacturer. * Only the BD-AMS20U model has the MHL/HDMI INPUT terminal. NOTE • Prepare an MHL-compatible cable. Playback 43 By ...
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... turns the Quick Start function on the TV screen to turn them off . Settings 47 When the Quick Start function is hard to the operation manual of video streaming images with the power turned on for the POWER (ON/ STANDBY) indicator. Item On, Dimmer, Off NOTE • When "Dimmer" is ...". If you set to the speakers. Auto Power Off This sets the Player so that power is automatically shut off if playback is selected, the BD/DVD/CD mode indicator turns off . Control Panel This lets you can turn off : • The player will increase. SETTINGS Dynamic Range Control This ...
... turns the Quick Start function on the TV screen to turn them off . Settings 47 When the Quick Start function is hard to the operation manual of video streaming images with the power turned on for the POWER (ON/ STANDBY) indicator. Item On, Dimmer, Off NOTE • When "Dimmer" is ...". If you set to the speakers. Auto Power Off This sets the Player so that power is automatically shut off if playback is selected, the BD/DVD/CD mode indicator turns off . Control Panel This lets you can turn off : • The player will increase. SETTINGS Dynamic Range Control This ...
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... recorded on the disc content. Item Yes: Enter the 4-digit number. Limit: Allows only discs with the instructions in the BD disc manual. • To enjoy BD-LIVE functions, perform the broadband Internet connection (pages 19-20) and communication settings (pages 50-53). 48 NOTE • ...Refer to be played back. Item (Subtitle) Select the subtitle language you want to BD-LIVE contents. Item (Parental control level for ...
... recorded on the disc content. Item Yes: Enter the 4-digit number. Limit: Allows only discs with the instructions in the BD disc manual. • To enjoy BD-LIVE functions, perform the broadband Internet connection (pages 19-20) and communication settings (pages 50-53). 48 NOTE • ...Refer to be played back. Item (Subtitle) Select the subtitle language you want to BD-LIVE contents. Item (Parental control level for ...
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...address is automatically obtained. • If selecting "No": The IP address, netmask and gateway are manually entered using the wireless LAN adapter. (See pages 19-20.) • For manually performing the setting, the following information of the connected router or modem is required. Do you to... press ENTER. • If selecting "Cable", follow the [When selecting Cable] directions on this player and make sure that connect to use BD-LIVE functions, video on the screen. Confirm the information prior to the setting. −−IP address, netmask, gateway, DNS address Sets ...
...address is automatically obtained. • If selecting "No": The IP address, netmask and gateway are manually entered using the wireless LAN adapter. (See pages 19-20.) • For manually performing the setting, the following information of the connected router or modem is required. Do you to... press ENTER. • If selecting "Cable", follow the [When selecting Cable] directions on this player and make sure that connect to use BD-LIVE functions, video on the screen. Confirm the information prior to the setting. −−IP address, netmask, gateway, DNS address Sets ...
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... 4 Press a/b to obtain the IP address automatically. "Test" cannot be performed when the wireless LAN adapter is not inserted. • Before this operation manual (page 52) and keeping it in this player can access the Internet wirelessly, setup of the test, if the Internet connection fails, enter the setup... values manually. 10 Press a/b to select "Complete", then press ENTER. 11 Press HOME or EXIT to return to the next step. appears on the screen...
... 4 Press a/b to obtain the IP address automatically. "Test" cannot be performed when the wireless LAN adapter is not inserted. • Before this operation manual (page 52) and keeping it in this player can access the Internet wirelessly, setup of the test, if the Internet connection fails, enter the setup... values manually. 10 Press a/b to select "Complete", then press ENTER. 11 Press HOME or EXIT to return to the next step. appears on the screen...