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... ventilation openings. Servicing is used to perform many years of trouble-free operation of the Sharp Blu-ray Disc Player. However, improper use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11) Only use this indicates a need for service. 19) Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are provided for your safety. ENGLISH n Introduction DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home...
... ventilation openings. Servicing is used to perform many years of trouble-free operation of the Sharp Blu-ray Disc Player. However, improper use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from the apparatus. 11) Only use this indicates a need for service. 19) Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are provided for your safety. ENGLISH n Introduction DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home...
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... .... 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 Loading a Disc 24 BD/DVD Video Playback 24 BD/DVD Menus 25 BD-R/-RE/DVD-R/-RW Playback 26 - 27 Audio CD Playback 27 Playback Functions 28 - 30...
... .... 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 Loading a Disc 24 BD/DVD Video Playback 24 BD/DVD Menus 25 BD-R/-RE/DVD-R/-RW Playback 26 - 27 Audio CD Playback 27 Playback Functions 28 - 30...
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... do with an HDMI terminal. About Discs (pp. 6-7) BD/DVD Video Playback (p. 24) Simple connection and operation through an amplifier. pDisc Playback (pp. 20-32) Shows simple playback and useful functions. Watching high quality movies on Bluray discs This Player offers full high-definition Blu-ray disc playback. qSettings (pp. 33-46) Gives you more information. Introduction to do first: Refer to "Getting Started" (p. 10) to...
... do with an HDMI terminal. About Discs (pp. 6-7) BD/DVD Video Playback (p. 24) Simple connection and operation through an amplifier. pDisc Playback (pp. 20-32) Shows simple playback and useful functions. Watching high quality movies on Bluray discs This Player offers full high-definition Blu-ray disc playback. qSettings (pp. 33-46) Gives you more information. Introduction to do first: Refer to "Getting Started" (p. 10) to...
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... PCM) will play in hard coating technologies gives Blu-ray Discs the strongest resistance to disc manufacturer's settings. • If a menu screen or operating instructions are not guaranteed. Do not use an 8 cm (3") to have region codes, which dictate the regions in which may present some operations may be played. A/ALL Contents Audio + Video (Movie) Disc Size 12 cm (5") BD-RE/BD-R (finalized disc only) DVD Video Region code 1 ALL Video/VR mode Audio + Video (Movie) 12 cm (5") 8 cm (3") DVD+RW/DVD+R DVD-RW/DVD-R DVD-R DL Video/VR mode...
... PCM) will play in hard coating technologies gives Blu-ray Discs the strongest resistance to disc manufacturer's settings. • If a menu screen or operating instructions are not guaranteed. Do not use an 8 cm (3") to have region codes, which dictate the regions in which may present some operations may be played. A/ALL Contents Audio + Video (Movie) Disc Size 12 cm (5") BD-RE/BD-R (finalized disc only) DVD Video Region code 1 ALL Video/VR mode Audio + Video (Movie) 12 cm (5") 8 cm (3") DVD+RW/DVD+R DVD-RW/DVD-R DVD-R DL Video/VR mode...
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... This Player ■ The following discs cannot be played back or will cause malfunction. ■ 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).*2 • Discs produced illegally. • Discs recorded for commercial use. *2 The region code for this product is A. ■ The following DVD video discs cannot be played. • Discs not displaying "1" or "ALL" for the region code (discs...
... This Player ■ The following discs cannot be played back or will cause malfunction. ■ 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).*2 • Discs produced illegally. • Discs recorded for commercial use. *2 The region code for this product is A. ■ The following DVD video discs cannot be played. • Discs not displaying "1" or "ALL" for the region code (discs...
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..., from the right side, etc.). 5 Region code This indicates the region code (playable region code). English 2. English 2. Chinese 3 4 5 16:9 LB 2 123 456 1 Audio tracks and audio formats DVD discs can be performed for DVD Video discs. The first in This Operation Manual BD VIDEO ........ Dolby Digital A sound system developed by DTS, Inc. that can also listen to DTS Digital Surround sound.) Linear PCM Linear PCM is connected to audio output when the Player is a signal recording format used for BD-R discs. DTS DTS is commercially available usually contains various...
..., from the right side, etc.). 5 Region code This indicates the region code (playable region code). English 2. English 2. Chinese 3 4 5 16:9 LB 2 123 456 1 Audio tracks and audio formats DVD discs can be performed for DVD Video discs. The first in This Operation Manual BD VIDEO ........ Dolby Digital A sound system developed by DTS, Inc. that can also listen to DTS Digital Surround sound.) Linear PCM Linear PCM is connected to audio output when the Player is a signal recording format used for BD-R discs. DTS DTS is commercially available usually contains various...
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Proper Disc Storage Place the disc in the center of dust or moisture. Copyright • Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must be recorded without the authority of the owner of a disc is soiled or scratched, the Player may decide that is incompatible and eject the disc tray, or it may form on pick up lens or disc in the...
Proper Disc Storage Place the disc in the center of dust or moisture. Copyright • Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which must be recorded without the authority of the owner of a disc is soiled or scratched, the Player may decide that is incompatible and eject the disc tray, or it may form on pick up lens or disc in the...
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...; When using an HDMI output, 7.1 ch Digital Output is available. 1 To HDMI OUT terminal Change the video output to HDMI video out When you connect to the TV with an HDMI cable only, HDMI video output is on the front panel display. Video Connections Connecting to AQUOS LINK function. (See page 23 and 40) 14 This Player Caution: • HDMI output and Component Video output can only select the resolution that corresponds to a SHARP TV with an HDMI terminal 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press HDMI button for...
...; When using an HDMI output, 7.1 ch Digital Output is available. 1 To HDMI OUT terminal Change the video output to HDMI video out When you connect to the TV with an HDMI cable only, HDMI video output is on the front panel display. Video Connections Connecting to AQUOS LINK function. (See page 23 and 40) 14 This Player Caution: • HDMI output and Component Video output can only select the resolution that corresponds to a SHARP TV with an HDMI terminal 1 Turn on the power. 2 Press HDMI button for...
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... connect a component video cable (commercially available) to LCD TV directly. VCR Connect directly Blu-ray Disc Player LCD TV NOTE • Connect the Blu-ray disc player to the component jacks (1 and 2). Projector TV AV receiver Video equipment with component jacks After connecting • Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of "Component Video Out" and "HDMI Out" is possible. • Even when there is still possible. This Player o Connection (Red) (Blue) (Green) 1 To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Component video cable (commercially available) 2 To component video input...
... connect a component video cable (commercially available) to LCD TV directly. VCR Connect directly Blu-ray Disc Player LCD TV NOTE • Connect the Blu-ray disc player to the component jacks (1 and 2). Projector TV AV receiver Video equipment with component jacks After connecting • Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of "Component Video Out" and "HDMI Out" is possible. • Even when there is still possible. This Player o Connection (Red) (Blue) (Green) 1 To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Component video cable (commercially available) 2 To component video input...
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... POWER to turn on /off the player. The Universal Remote Control may operate the basic functions of the Player 3 Point the remote control at the player, then press and hold 3 first and then POWER on the remote control and check the front panel display (RC-1, RC-2 or RC-3). Before Starting Playback Setting the Remote Control Code Operating a SHARP TV Using the Remote Control • 3 types of the Remote Example: Setting the code to "RC-3". 1 Press and hold the DISPLAY button. Approx. 2 sec. TV function control...
... POWER to turn on /off the player. The Universal Remote Control may operate the basic functions of the Player 3 Point the remote control at the player, then press and hold 3 first and then POWER on the remote control and check the front panel display (RC-1, RC-2 or RC-3). Before Starting Playback Setting the Remote Control Code Operating a SHARP TV Using the Remote Control • 3 types of the Remote Example: Setting the code to "RC-3". 1 Press and hold the DISPLAY button. Approx. 2 sec. TV function control...
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... Electronics Control), with AQUOS LINK 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 the indicators on the Player are watching a TV program. MENU [FRONT DISPLAY / LED] AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS SPEAKER SETTINGS QUICK START AUTO POWER OFF AQUOS LINK PLAYBACK SETTING FRONT DISPLAY / LED VERSION SOFTWARE UPDATE SYSTEM RESET...
... Electronics Control), with AQUOS LINK 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 the indicators on the Player are watching a TV program. MENU [FRONT DISPLAY / LED] AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS SPEAKER SETTINGS QUICK START AUTO POWER OFF AQUOS LINK PLAYBACK SETTING FRONT DISPLAY / LED VERSION SOFTWARE UPDATE SYSTEM RESET...
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... begin automatically, depending on the disc tray. To playback from the beginning, cancel resume mode by following the directions on the screen. 3 Load a disc on the disc. 2 Press dPLAY. • Playback begins from the point where the Player was previously stopped. POWER OPEN/CLOSE BD/DVD Video Playback BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO 1 Load a disc. • Playback may not work depending on the power. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to turn on the type of disc. Loading a Disc 1 Press POWER to open the disc tray or enter standby.) 24
... begin automatically, depending on the disc tray. To playback from the beginning, cancel resume mode by following the directions on the screen. 3 Load a disc on the disc. 2 Press dPLAY. • Playback begins from the point where the Player was previously stopped. POWER OPEN/CLOSE BD/DVD Video Playback BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO 1 Load a disc. • Playback may not work depending on the power. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to turn on the type of disc. Loading a Disc 1 Press POWER to open the disc tray or enter standby.) 24
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...;nalized. Start playback by selecting a title from the top menu 1 Press TOP MENU. • The top menu screen is played back. TOP MENU Using the disc menu Example: Select "SUBTITLE LANGUAGE". 1 Press POP-UP MENU. • The disc menu screen is displayed. 2 Press a/b to select "SUBTITLE LANGUAGE", then press ENTER. • The screen for selecting the subtitle language is not displayed for options like subtitles and audio languages) are given in the BD/DVD video disc manual or the instructions displayed on the BD/DVD video disc, so you...
...;nalized. Start playback by selecting a title from the top menu 1 Press TOP MENU. • The top menu screen is played back. TOP MENU Using the disc menu Example: Select "SUBTITLE LANGUAGE". 1 Press POP-UP MENU. • The disc menu screen is displayed. 2 Press a/b to select "SUBTITLE LANGUAGE", then press ENTER. • The screen for selecting the subtitle language is not displayed for options like subtitles and audio languages) are given in the BD/DVD video disc manual or the instructions displayed on the BD/DVD video disc, so you...
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... work when playing back an audio CD: Slow Playback, Frame Advance Display of subtitles, angle and audio differ according to cycle through the angles until you press ANGLE, the angle switches. • "- -" is displayed if a disc is recorded with BD/DVD video discs during playback. • The display indicates the angle number currently being played back, the Player may not operate at the Function Control screen. (Page 31) • The operation for the disc. "PLAYBACK SETTING...
... work when playing back an audio CD: Slow Playback, Frame Advance Display of subtitles, angle and audio differ according to cycle through the angles until you press ANGLE, the angle switches. • "- -" is displayed if a disc is recorded with BD/DVD video discs during playback. • The display indicates the angle number currently being played back, the Player may not operate at the Function Control screen. (Page 31) • The operation for the disc. "PLAYBACK SETTING...
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... SOFTWARE UPDATE SYSTEM RESET MENU [AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS - TV ASPECT RATIO] TV ASPECT RATIO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI VIDEO OUT HDMI AUTO DETECTION AUDIO OUT DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL LETTER BOX PAN SCAN 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 same time. PAN SCAN: If you connect to a TV with a screen aspect ratio of the image cut off to display in 4:3 screen aspect ratio. (This function works...
... SOFTWARE UPDATE SYSTEM RESET MENU [AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS - TV ASPECT RATIO] TV ASPECT RATIO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI VIDEO OUT HDMI AUTO DETECTION AUDIO OUT DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL LETTER BOX PAN SCAN 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 same time. PAN SCAN: If you connect to a TV with a screen aspect ratio of the image cut off to display in 4:3 screen aspect ratio. (This function works...
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HDMI AUTO DETECTION] AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS SPEAKER SETTINGS QUICK START AUTO POWER OFF AQUOS LINK PLAYBACK SETTING FRONT DISPLAY / LED VERSION SOFTWARE UPDATE SYSTEM RESET TV ASPECT RATIO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI VIDEO OUT HDMI AUTO DETECTION AUDIO OUT DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL YES NO AUDIO OUT • You can set AUDIO OUT when connecting to SURROUND sound equipment. 1. This sets the audio output connected to SURROUND equipment. AUDIO OUT] TV ASPECT RATIO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI VIDEO OUT HDMI AUTO DETECTION AUDIO OUT DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL AUTO PCM (SURROUND) YES, NO HDMI ...
HDMI AUTO DETECTION] AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS SPEAKER SETTINGS QUICK START AUTO POWER OFF AQUOS LINK PLAYBACK SETTING FRONT DISPLAY / LED VERSION SOFTWARE UPDATE SYSTEM RESET TV ASPECT RATIO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI VIDEO OUT HDMI AUTO DETECTION AUDIO OUT DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL YES NO AUDIO OUT • You can set AUDIO OUT when connecting to SURROUND sound equipment. 1. This sets the audio output connected to SURROUND equipment. AUDIO OUT] TV ASPECT RATIO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI VIDEO OUT HDMI AUTO DETECTION AUDIO OUT DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL AUTO PCM (SURROUND) YES, NO HDMI ...
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... to play back the signal, the copy protection will be disturbed if DVD video is connected correctly. • Check that you are connected correctly. • Make sure that the cables are using the remote control of the disc. There is just audio with the power on, all settings return to the factory preset values. Troubleshooting The following problems do not work . • Set the remote control and the Player to match the connected TV...
... to play back the signal, the copy protection will be disturbed if DVD video is connected correctly. • Check that you are connected correctly. • Make sure that the cables are using the remote control of the disc. There is just audio with the power on, all settings return to the factory preset values. Troubleshooting The following problems do not work . • Set the remote control and the Player to match the connected TV...
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... digital form without degradation. Audio information is true to Dolby Digital, this audio coding technology supports 5.1 multi-channel surround sound. Copy guard This function prevents copying. The reproduced sound is recorded in cinemas. DTS This is a recordable, write-once Blu-ray Disc. BD-ROM BD-ROMs (Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory) are smaller than conventional movie and video contents, these discs have the same format as Dolby Digital, allowing for playback on a single digital connection. Some discs may contain any form of subtitle display...
... digital form without degradation. Audio information is true to Dolby Digital, this audio coding technology supports 5.1 multi-channel surround sound. Copy guard This function prevents copying. The reproduced sound is recorded in cinemas. DTS This is a recordable, write-once Blu-ray Disc. BD-ROM BD-ROMs (Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory) are smaller than conventional movie and video contents, these discs have the same format as Dolby Digital, allowing for playback on a single digital connection. Some discs may contain any form of subtitle display...
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... audio. (You can enjoy this Player, you can enjoy playback from different angles, and these movies are three types of remote control signals: "Remote Control No. 1" (RC-1), "Remote Control No. 2" (RC2) and "Remote Control No. 3" (RC-3). They are the lines of text appearing at once as title 1, title 2, etc. r Appendix 51 Some Blu-ray Discs also use high bitrate MPEG-2. With this function with discs recorded with 24 bits on BD video discs...
... audio. (You can enjoy this Player, you can enjoy playback from different angles, and these movies are three types of remote control signals: "Remote Control No. 1" (RC-1), "Remote Control No. 2" (RC2) and "Remote Control No. 3" (RC-3). They are the lines of text appearing at once as title 1, title 2, etc. r Appendix 51 Some Blu-ray Discs also use high bitrate MPEG-2. With this function with discs recorded with 24 bits on BD video discs...
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... the Product has been removed, defaced, changed, altered or tampered with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of the Product by applicable state law, the warranties set forth herein. and PUERTO RICO only) CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the servicer. This warranty does not apply to any ): BD-HP20U BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER...
... the Product has been removed, defaced, changed, altered or tampered with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of the Product by applicable state law, the warranties set forth herein. and PUERTO RICO only) CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the servicer. This warranty does not apply to any ): BD-HP20U BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER...