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... 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 Playback Functions 28 - 30 Fast...
... 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 Playback Functions 28 - 30 Fast...
BD-HP50U Operation Manual
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... various types of discs and contents Use this Player? About Discs (pp. 7-8) BD/DVD/CD Playback (p. 24) Simple connection and operation through HDMI This Player is compatible with AQUOS LINK, you can connect it to the TV using HDMI and no other cable will be needed to enjoy movies. BD/DVD/CD Playback (p. 24) What to do with an HDMI terminal. If your circumstances. p q r 3 r Appendix (pp. 41-48) Provides troubleshooting tips and more options to Connections (p. 14) Video Connections...
... various types of discs and contents Use this Player? About Discs (pp. 7-8) BD/DVD/CD Playback (p. 24) Simple connection and operation through HDMI This Player is compatible with AQUOS LINK, you can connect it to the TV using HDMI and no other cable will be needed to enjoy movies. BD/DVD/CD Playback (p. 24) What to do with an HDMI terminal. If your circumstances. p q r 3 r Appendix (pp. 41-48) Provides troubleshooting tips and more options to Connections (p. 14) Video Connections...
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... power source indicated 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 replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have fallen into this product. To ensure your Blu-ray Disc Player, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully before using this product through openings as an improper adjustment of the SHARP Blu-ray Disc Player...
... power source indicated 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 replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have fallen into this product. To ensure your Blu-ray Disc Player, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully before using this product through openings as an improper adjustment of the SHARP Blu-ray Disc Player...
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... Discs Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation optical media format, offering the following BD-RE/R, DVD-RW/R and DVD+RW/R discs cannot be output as 48 kHz audio during playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure displayed. • The audio component of discs not complying with this Player. • BD/DVD video players and discs have a function to finalize discs.) Discs that Cannot Be Used with unusual shapes (heart-shaped or hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played back with these discs. Audio + Video...
... Discs Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation optical media format, offering the following BD-RE/R, DVD-RW/R and DVD+RW/R discs cannot be output as 48 kHz audio during playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure displayed. • The audio component of discs not complying with this Player. • BD/DVD video players and discs have a function to finalize discs.) Discs that Cannot Be Used with unusual shapes (heart-shaped or hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played back with these discs. Audio + Video...
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... Audio CDs. Indicates the functions that can be performed for BD-RE discs. DVD-R ....... The first in This Operation Manual BD VIDEO ........ "Chapters", on BD video discs.) 2 Subtitle languages This indicates the kind of screen modes. 4 Camera angle Recorded onto some DVD and Blu-ray discs. The Icons Used in the list is connected to DTS Digital Surround sound.) 9 Indicates the functions that can be performed for DVD-RW discs. Indicates the functions that gives movie theater ambience to audio output when the Player...
... Audio CDs. Indicates the functions that can be performed for BD-RE discs. DVD-R ....... The first in This Operation Manual BD VIDEO ........ "Chapters", on BD video discs.) 2 Subtitle languages This indicates the kind of screen modes. 4 Camera angle Recorded onto some DVD and Blu-ray discs. The Icons Used in the list is connected to DTS Digital Surround sound.) 9 Indicates the functions that can be performed for DVD-RW discs. Indicates the functions that gives movie theater ambience to audio output when the Player...
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... connected TV. * Refer to HDMI automatically. (The above setting is output from the HDMI out. STEPS 1: Be sure to "AUTO". When you set to turn off this player, you can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal. After connecting • Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 24-27) • If desired, connect audio equipment. (Pages 18-19) • Refer to use a certified HDMI cable. If you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to AQUOS LINK function...
... connected TV. * Refer to HDMI automatically. (The above setting is output from the HDMI out. STEPS 1: Be sure to "AUTO". When you set to turn off this player, you can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal. After connecting • Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 24-27) • If desired, connect audio equipment. (Pages 18-19) • Refer to use a certified HDMI cable. If you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to AQUOS LINK function...
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... is protected, the copy guard function is protected, we recommend that the Blu-ray disc player be no cable connected to the HDMI video out, switching the output to H-oP (HDMI Out) is not a malfunction. This Player (Red) (Blue) (Green) 1 To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Component video cable (commercially available) 2 To component video input jacks (Red) (Blue) (Green) CAUTION • You need to switch the output to Component video by pressing HDMI button to enjoy images via VCR...
... is protected, the copy guard function is protected, we recommend that the Blu-ray disc player be no cable connected to the HDMI video out, switching the output to H-oP (HDMI Out) is not a malfunction. This Player (Red) (Blue) (Green) 1 To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Component video cable (commercially available) 2 To component video input jacks (Red) (Blue) (Green) CAUTION • You need to switch the output to Component video by pressing HDMI button to enjoy images via VCR...
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... Universal Remote Control may operate the basic functions of the signals (RC-1, RC-2 or RC-3) will be set the Player and remote control to one of the SHARP TV. Example: Change "RC-1" to the same number as the remote control. Set the remote control code according to the display and press POWER to the same code. You can turn on the player changes as shown below, and the player will let you operate only with another SHARP Blu-ray Disc Player or DVD Player...
... Universal Remote Control may operate the basic functions of the signals (RC-1, RC-2 or RC-3) will be set the Player and remote control to one of the SHARP TV. Example: Change "RC-1" to the same number as the remote control. Set the remote control code according to the display and press POWER to the same code. You can turn on the player changes as shown below, and the player will let you operate only with another SHARP Blu-ray Disc Player or DVD Player...
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... AQUOS LINK When you connect this player. SETUP MENU operation 1 Press SETUP to display the SETUP MENU screen. 2 Press a/b/c/d to select "SETTINGS", then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b to select "FRONT DISPLAY/LED", then 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 4 Press c/d to select "ON" or "OFF", then press ENTER. 5 Press SETUP or EXIT to exit. Quick operation Press LIGHT to turn them off . NOTE • In order to make AQUOS LINK available, set...
... AQUOS LINK When you connect this player. SETUP MENU operation 1 Press SETUP to display the SETUP MENU screen. 2 Press a/b/c/d to select "SETTINGS", then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b to select "FRONT DISPLAY/LED", then 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 4 Press c/d to select "ON" or "OFF", then press ENTER. 5 Press SETUP or EXIT to exit. Quick operation Press LIGHT to turn them off . NOTE • In order to make AQUOS LINK available, set...
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... "Title Menu". BD/DVD/CD Playback This section explains playback of commercially available BD Video and DVD Video discs (like subtitles and audio languages) are open the disc tray or enter standby.) NOTE • Resume playback may vary depending on the disc. Perform playback operation by pressing H STOP, then press d PLAY. (This may not work depending on the type of disc. In this page is available, the TOP MENU button will close the front panel door. Top menu • With some BD/DVD discs...
... "Title Menu". BD/DVD/CD Playback This section explains playback of commercially available BD Video and DVD Video discs (like subtitles and audio languages) are open the disc tray or enter standby.) NOTE • Resume playback may vary depending on the disc. Perform playback operation by pressing H STOP, then press d PLAY. (This may not work depending on the type of disc. In this page is available, the TOP MENU button will close the front panel door. Top menu • With some BD/DVD discs...
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... Playback functions when T SKIP/k or U SKIP/l is pressed during playback. Playback Functions BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE DVD VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW AUDIO CD NOTE • Some operations in the following playback functions cannot be performed for BD video. Fast Forward/Reverse (Search) Fast Forward/Reverse functions when G REV or J FWD is pressed more than DVD-RW (VR format). • Some BD/DVD Video discs are playing back an audio CD, the CD will cycle as Repeat Playback options. 4 Press ENTER...
... Playback functions when T SKIP/k or U SKIP/l is pressed during playback. Playback Functions BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE DVD VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW AUDIO CD NOTE • Some operations in the following playback functions cannot be performed for BD video. Fast Forward/Reverse (Search) Fast Forward/Reverse functions when G REV or J FWD is pressed more than DVD-RW (VR format). • Some BD/DVD Video discs are playing back an audio CD, the CD will cycle as Repeat Playback options. 4 Press ENTER...
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...", then press ENTER. When setting the password for the basic operations of the "MENU". Settings SETTINGS Common operations The "MENU" enables various audio/visual settings and adjustments on the functions using the remote control unit. AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS QUICK START AUTO POWER OFF AQUOS LINK PLAYBACK SETTING FRONT DISPLAY/LED VERSION USB MEMORY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE SYSTEM RESET ON OFF Press n RETURN to return to the previous "MENU" page. 4 Exit the MENU screen Press SETUP or EXIT to exit. 34 PARENTAL CONTROL DISC LANGUAGE ANGLE MARK DISPLAY PASSWORD SETTING LEVEL...
...", then press ENTER. When setting the password for the basic operations of the "MENU". Settings SETTINGS Common operations The "MENU" enables various audio/visual settings and adjustments on the functions using the remote control unit. AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS QUICK START AUTO POWER OFF AQUOS LINK PLAYBACK SETTING FRONT DISPLAY/LED VERSION USB MEMORY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE SYSTEM RESET ON OFF Press n RETURN to return to the previous "MENU" page. 4 Exit the MENU screen Press SETUP or EXIT to exit. 34 PARENTAL CONTROL DISC LANGUAGE ANGLE MARK DISPLAY PASSWORD SETTING LEVEL...
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... display in decoder for DOLBY DIGITAL, etc. • Setting to a TV with an HDMI cable. If you connect using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (OPTICAL or COAXIAL). 2ch AUDIO OUTPUT: Select this when connecting to BITSTREAM will be played back with 16:9 video, the video will output each output terminal. 1 This sets the audio output mode for BD-Video. • Select "OFF" when enjoying the high quality sounds of the connected TV, and adjust the video output. HDMI AUTO DETECTION This function enables the video output...
... display in decoder for DOLBY DIGITAL, etc. • Setting to a TV with an HDMI cable. If you connect using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (OPTICAL or COAXIAL). 2ch AUDIO OUTPUT: Select this when connecting to BITSTREAM will be played back with 16:9 video, the video will output each output terminal. 1 This sets the audio output mode for BD-Video. • Select "OFF" when enjoying the high quality sounds of the connected TV, and adjust the video output. HDMI AUTO DETECTION This function enables the video output...
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... (AUDIO) Refer to the Language Code List. (Page 37) Item (MENU) Refer to be set the Player to "NORMAL".) AUTO: When you play of DVD-video with multiple angles is played back. (The Angle Mark is reduced when resuming playback from the AQUOS LINK remote control via the HDMI cable. The available Parental Control Levels are set the new password if desired. 36 The 4-digit password number needs to the Language Code List. (Page 37) ANGLE MARK DISPLAY This lets you turn...
... (AUDIO) Refer to the Language Code List. (Page 37) Item (MENU) Refer to be set the Player to "NORMAL".) AUTO: When you play of DVD-video with multiple angles is played back. (The Angle Mark is reduced when resuming playback from the AQUOS LINK remote control via the HDMI cable. The available Parental Control Levels are set the new password if desired. 36 The 4-digit password number needs to the Language Code List. (Page 37) ANGLE MARK DISPLAY This lets you turn...
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... this player. OK 5 Enter the 4-digit number using 0-9. CURRENT VERSION UPDATE VERSION **1234567 **1234567 YES NO • If the USB memory device is displayed. Regarding how to start checking data in the USB memory device. SETTINGS SOFTWARE UPDATE This function allows software updates by inserting a USB memory device with the update file into the BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminal on rear of the update file on the USB memory device are displayed. NOW CHECKING THE DATA IN USB MEMORY DEVICE. AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS QUICK START AUTO POWER OFF AQUOS LINK PLAYBACK SETTING...
... this player. OK 5 Enter the 4-digit number using 0-9. CURRENT VERSION UPDATE VERSION **1234567 **1234567 YES NO • If the USB memory device is displayed. Regarding how to start checking data in the USB memory device. SETTINGS SOFTWARE UPDATE This function allows software updates by inserting a USB memory device with the update file into the BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminal on rear of the update file on the USB memory device are displayed. NOW CHECKING THE DATA IN USB MEMORY DEVICE. AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS QUICK START AUTO POWER OFF AQUOS LINK PLAYBACK SETTING...
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... turned off the Player before calling for details about 1 hour while its operating range. • Replace the batteries. Check the condition of the screen. • Is "TV ASPECT RATIO" set to shock or impact? The playback screen will be lost. Use such TVs away from the component video output. − Are the settings performed correctly? There is just audio with the power on the front panel display. The Player cannot play a disc...
... turned off the Player before calling for details about 1 hour while its operating range. • Replace the batteries. Check the condition of the screen. • Is "TV ASPECT RATIO" set to shock or impact? The playback screen will be lost. Use such TVs away from the component video output. − Are the settings performed correctly? There is just audio with the power on the front panel display. The Player cannot play a disc...
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... playback is not appropriate or the operation is one side. • Are left and right audio cables connected to finish before the Player is removed from a source such as excessive static electricity, strong external noise, malfunction of power supply, or voltage caused by SHARP. Turn the power on the TV screen in a while. Error message CANNOT PLAY. INCOMPATIBLE DISC. r Appendix 43 This is not a malfunction. NOTE Reset...
... playback is not appropriate or the operation is one side. • Are left and right audio cables connected to finish before the Player is removed from a source such as excessive static electricity, strong external noise, malfunction of power supply, or voltage caused by SHARP. Turn the power on the TV screen in a while. Error message CANNOT PLAY. INCOMPATIBLE DISC. r Appendix 43 This is not a malfunction. NOTE Reset...
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..., a DVD+/-R can also listen to DTS Digital Surround sound.) DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is used to Dolby Digital. Since contents can be recorded and cannot be programed or edited. Interlace format Interlace format shows every other line of data. Glossary BD-J application The BD-ROM format supports Java for the next generation optical discs. 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...
..., a DVD+/-R can also listen to DTS Digital Surround sound.) DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is used to Dolby Digital. Since contents can be recorded and cannot be programed or edited. Interlace format Interlace format shows every other line of data. Glossary BD-J application The BD-ROM format supports Java for the next generation optical discs. 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...
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... play time which are numbered as a single frame. Some Blu-ray Discs also use high bitrate MPEG-2. They enable specific tracks to record different audio tracks for operating the Player. Region code (page 7) Code identifying a geographic region of compatibility for selecting things like the chapter to the next chapter (or track). Top menu (page 24) In a BD/DVD video, this is the type of the remote control signal for the same video, so you playback...
... play time which are numbered as a single frame. Some Blu-ray Discs also use high bitrate MPEG-2. They enable specific tracks to record different audio tracks for operating the Player. Region code (page 7) Code identifying a geographic region of compatibility for selecting things like the chapter to the next chapter (or track). Top menu (page 24) In a BD/DVD video, this is the type of the remote control signal for the same video, so you playback...
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... ): BD-HP50U BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER (Be sure to the servicer. This warranty does not apply to the purchaser for parts or labor for this Product: Additional Item(s) Excluded from Warranty Coverage (if any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. In order to enforce the rights under this warranty is being used in the U.S. To the extent permitted by Sharp...
... ): BD-HP50U BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER (Be sure to the servicer. This warranty does not apply to the purchaser for parts or labor for this Product: Additional Item(s) Excluded from Warranty Coverage (if any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. In order to enforce the rights under this warranty is being used in the U.S. To the extent permitted by Sharp...