OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH Introduction SAFETY INFORMATION Note: Power Cord Protection This Player can be used only where the power supply is AC To avoid any malfunctions of the Player, and to 100–240V, 50/60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere. protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following.
The operation procedure for inputting characters Changing the on-screen display language ....23 manually .............. 43 Operating a SHARP TV Using the Remote Control ..23 USB Memory Management ......... 44 TV function control ..........23 Turning Off the LCD Backlight and Indications ..... 24 Using AQUOS LINK ............
What would you like to do with this Player? Watching high quality movies on Blu- ray discs What to do first: This Player offers full high-definition Blu-ray disc playback. Refer to “Getting Started” (p. 11) to prepare for watching your discs. BD/DVD/CD Playback (p.
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.
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.
About Discs This Player has been designed on the premise of playing Blu-ray Disc back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards. CDs containing a signal for the purpose of Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation optical protecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be able media format, offering the following key features: to be played back with this Player.
About Discs The following BD-RE/R, DVD-RW/R and When using the unit to play a CD-RW/R disc with DVD+RW/R discs cannot be played. still images stored (recorded). • Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be • With CD-RW/R discs on which still images are mixed in played back.
About Disc Contents BD Video DTS is a digital sound system developed by DTS, Inc. for use in cinemas. Enjoy BD-specific functions including BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM Linear PCM Profile 1 Version 1.1), such as picture-in-picture, and BD-LIVE Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for Audio (page 27).
• Never use commercially available cleaning discs. The use of these discs can damage the lens. • Request the nearest service centre approved by SHARP to clean the lens. Warnings about dew formation • Condensation may form on pick up lens or disc in the following conditions: −...
The copyrights for the software components and various relevant documents included with this product that were developed or written by SHARP are owned by SHARP and are protected by the Copyright Act, international treaties, and other relevant laws. This product also makes use of freely distributed software and software components whose copyrights are held by third parties.
Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit AC cord “AA” size battery (g2) AV cable Step 2: Selecting equipment to connect Connection varies with the equipment used. Refer to Connection. (Pages 14–20) Turn off the devices before connecting.
Major Components Main Unit (Front) AQUOS PURE MODE indicator OPEN/CLOSE (p. 25) POWER (p. 22) (pp. 22, 24) d PLAY (p. 25) Flap door Remote control sensor (p. 21) H STOP (p. 25) Disc tray (p. 25) Front panel display (p. 22) F PAUSE (p.
Major Components Remote Control Unit POWER (p. 22) m OPEN/CLOSE (p. 25) AUDIO (p. 32), SUBTITLE (p. 32) Number buttons (p. 36) REPEAT (pp. 31, 32) T SKIP/k (pp. 28, 31) U SKIP/l (pp. 28, 31) F PAUSE (p. 31) d PLAY (p.
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 HDMI OUT terminal Page 15...
1080i: 1080 interlace scan NOTE To HDMI OUT terminal • 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.) HDMI cable •...
Video Connections Connecting to the Component Jacks You can enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images through the component jacks. STEPS Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. Firmly connect a component video cable (commercially available) to the component jacks (1 and 2). This Player Video signal outputs: 1080i 50/60Hz...
Video Connections Connecting to the Video Jack You can enjoy the images through the video jack. STEPS Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. Firmly connect an AV cable (supplied) to the video jacks (1 and 2). This Player Video signal outputs: 576i 50Hz...
Audio Connections Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal • You can connect audio equipment to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. • See page 45 for information on the output of next generation audio formats. STEPS Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. Firmly connect an optical digital cable (commercially available) to the optical digital audio terminals (1 and 2).
Audio Connections Connecting to the Audio Jacks You can connect audio equipment or the TV to the 2CH AUDIO output jacks. STEPS Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. Firmly connect the AV cable (supplied) to the audio jacks (1 and 2). This Player (Red) (White)
Broadband Internet Connection Connecting to the ETHERNET terminal • You can enjoy a variety of contents with interactive functions by connecting to the internet when playing BD- LIVE compatible discs. Refer to pages 27 and 40 regarding further information on BD-LIVE functions. •...
Disc Playback Before Starting Playback Loading the Batteries in the Approximate operating range of Remote Control remote control Remote control sensor Hold in the tab on the battery cover and pull the cover towards the direction of the arrow. 30º 30º...
Before Starting Playback Turning the Power On Indicators on the Player ON/STANDBY indicator Green on Power on Red blinks Preparing for standby Red on Standby AQUOS PURE MODE indicator Green on Output in AQUOS PURE MODE (See page 24.) BD/DVD/CD mode indicator No disc Blue on Playing back...
Before Starting Playback Operating a SHARP TV Using the Language Setting Remote Control The Universal Remote Control may operate the basic functions of the SHARP TV. TV function control • TV Power: POWER • TV-AV Selector: INPUT Changing the on-screen display •...
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. 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.
Therefore, it may be required to update the software of the player. If a playback issue occurs, please contact the SHARP approved service centre. (See the inside back cover.)
BD/DVD/CD Playback BD/DVD Menus Using the disc menu • This section explains how to play back a BD/DVD DVD VIDEO video disc with a top menu, disc menu or pop-up menu. Example: Select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”. • The titles listed in the top menu and a disc guide (for Press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST.
NOTE BD-LIVE • SHARP cannot guarantee that all brands’ USB memory devices will operate with this player. • Only USB memory devices formatted with FAT 32/16 are In this Player, a variety of contents with interactive compatible.
BD/DVD/CD Playback NOTE DVD-R/-RW/BD-RE/-R Playback • The Title List screen also can be displayed by pressing TOP MENU/TITLE LIST when playback is stopped or by DVD-R DVD-RW BD-RE BD-R pressing ENTER after choosing “Displays The Title List” in Setup Menu when playback is stopped. You can play back a recorded disc (DVD: VR format •...
BD/DVD/CD Playback Playing back the title you stopped Playback by selecting a chapter while being played. Press B (Green) while the Thumbnail screen is displayed. Press D (Blue) while the Title List screen is • The chapter screen is displayed. displayed.
BD/DVD/CD Playback Audio CD Playback Playback by selecting a track AUDIO CD Press a/b to select the track, then press ENTER during playback or when playback is stopped. • Playback of the selected track will begin. Playback from the beginning Select Enter Functions...
Playback Functions BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE Slow Playback DVD VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW The Slow Playback function is enabled when AUDIO CD T SKIP/k or U SKIP/l is pressed for more than 2 seconds during pause. Press d PLAY to return to normal playback. •...
Playback Functions 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) •...
Playback Functions Switching the Angle Displaying the Angle Mark If multiple angles are recorded, you can switch You can change settings so that Angle Mark appears between them. in the right bottom part of the screen when multiple angles are recorded. (The Angle Mark is displayed for BD/DVD video.) The settings can be changed in “Settings”...
JPEG File Playback CD-R CD-RW Press T SKIP/k or U SKIP/l to replace JPEG JPEG 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 •...
Settings During Playback Function control operation Function Control procedure 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.
Settings During Playback Functions which can be set Title/Track Number (Direct Title/Track Skip) • Shows the title number being played back (or track number when playing back an audio CD). You can skip to the start of the title (or track). •...
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”.
SETTINGS Audio Video Settings Video Out Select Dual video output is possible simultaneously from the TV Aspect Ratio COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks and the HDMI OUT terminal with the following settings. Select the video You can set the screen aspect ratio of the connected output which you want to have priority according to TV, and adjust the video output.
SETTINGS Audio Out Dynamic Range Control You can set the audio output when connecting to This lets you adjust the range between the loudest SURROUND equipment. and softest sounds (dynamic range) for playback at average volume. Use this when it is hard to hear This sets the audio output connected to dialogue.
SETTINGS Playback Setting PIN Code Setting This sets the PIN code for setting or changing the Parental Control Parental Control Level. This lets you set the Parental Control depending on the Item disc content. The available Parental Control Levels are Yes: Enter the 4-digit number.
SETTINGS For setting the IP address, press c/d to select Communication Setup “Yes” or “No”, then press ENTER. This allows you to perform and/or change the Do you obtain the IP address communication setting. This setting is required to use automatically? BD-LIVE functions that connect to the internet.
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SETTINGS Select “Next”, then press ENTER. For the advanced setting (the setting of the Ethernet connection speeds), press c/d to select “Yes” or “No”, then press ENTER. • Normally select “No”, then press ENTER. • The Ethernet connection speeds can be set when you select “Yes”, then press ENTER.
SETTINGS Press c/d to select a number/character, then The operation procedure for press ENTER. inputting characters manually Repeat the step 3 to display all of the desired characters/numbers in the input field. NOTE • Numeric characters such as IP address can be entered on Example: The screen for inputting numeric characters the input screen either by selecting each of the characters in the “Numeric”...
Format Erase all contents on USB memory NOTE: including protected contents. • SHARP cannot guarantee that all brands’ USB memory devices will operate with this player. • Only USB memory devices formatted with FAT 32/16 are compatible. NOTE •...
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SETTINGS 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 List English / Français / Deutsch / Italiano / Español / Japanese / Svenska / Nederlands...
Appendix 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. Power Problem Possible causes and solutions The Player power cannot be turned •...
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Troubleshooting Picture Problem Possible causes and solutions No picture. • Make sure that the cables are connected correctly. (Pages 15–17) • Make sure that the connected TV or the AV receiver is set to the correct input. (Pages 15–17) • Take out the disc and clean it.
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 centre approved by SHARP.
On-screen Error Messages The following messages appear on the TV screen in case of an error during operation. Error message Possible Error Suggested Solution Cannot play. • The disc cannot be played back with • Check the disc, and load it correctly. this Player.
Glossary BDAV (page 6) Dolby TrueHD BDAV (Blu-ray Disc Audio/Visual, BD-AV) refers to one of the Dolby TrueHD is a lossless coding technology that supports application formats used for writable Blu-ray discs such as up to 8 channels of multi-channel surround sound for the next BD-R, BD-RE, etc.
Glossary Interlace format Region code (page 6) Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a Code identifying a geographic region of compatibility for a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying BD/DVD. images on television. The even numbered field shows the Resume playback (pages 25, 30) even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered If you stop playback while it is in progress, the Player stores...
Specifications General Power supply AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz Power consumption (Normal) 25 W Power is automatically shut off if playback is stopped for about 10 minutes. (When “Auto Power Off” is set to “Yes”) Power consumption (Standby) 0.6 W (When “Quick Start” is set to “No”) 12 W (When “Quick Start”...
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