About Discs; Blu-Ray Disc; Types Of Discs That Can Be Used With This Tv; Discs That Cannot Be Used With This Tv - Sharp Aquos LC 46BD80UN Operation Manual

About Discs

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 defi nition
feature fi lms with extended levels of interactive features
• Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high
defi nition 1920 x 1080p resolution
• Best audio possible with uncompressed surround sound
(higher quality than even theater audio)
• Broadest industry support – ensuring more choice for
consumers in the marketplace
• Hardware products will be backward compatible with
DVDs, allowing continued enjoyment of existing DVD
libraries.
• Disc Durability – new breakthroughs in hard coating
technologies gives Blu-ray discs the strongest resistance to
scratches and fi nger prints.
Types of Discs that Can Be
Used with This TV
• The following discs can be played back in this TV. Do not
use an 8 cm (3") to 12 cm (5") adapter.
• Use discs that conform to compatible standards as
indicated by the presence of offi cial logos on the disc label.
Playback of discs not complying with these standards is not
guaranteed. In addition, the image quality or sound quality
is not guaranteed even if the discs can be played back.
Recording
Disc Type
Format
BD- Region code —
VIDEO A/ALL (A/B/C)
BD-RE DL BDMV
BD-R DL BDAV
DVD- Region code Video format Audio +
VIDEO 1/ALL
1
ALL
DVD+RW/DVD+R Video/VR
DVD-R DL format
DVD-RW/DVD-R (finalized
disc only)
Audio CD* Audio CD
(CD-DA)
CD-RW/CD-R Audio CD
(CD-DA)
* This TV 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 TV.
20
Contents Disc Size
Audio + 12 cm (5")
Video (Movie)
12 cm (5")
Video (Movie) 8 cm (3")
Audio + 12 cm (5")
Video (Movie) 8 cm (3")
Audio 12 cm (5")
8 cm (3")
Audio
• BD/DVD-VIDEO players and discs have region codes,
which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played.
This product'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.
• 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 TV. Only fi nalized DVD discs will play back in this TV.
(This TV does not have a function to fi nalize discs.)
Discs that Cannot Be Used
with This TV
■ The following discs cannot be played back or
will not play back properly on this TV. If such
a disc is mistakenly played back, speaker
damage may occur. Never attempt to play back
these discs.
CDG, Video CD, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT,
SVCD, SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-
Audio, BD-RE 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.
■ 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.
• Discs recorded for commercial use.
* 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 sold outside the authorized marketing area).*
• Discs produced illegally.
• Discs recorded for commercial use.
* 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.
■ 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 TV.
• This TV has been designed on the premise of playing
back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc)
standards.