Sharp BD-HP20H User manual

BD-HP20H
Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd.
4 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB11 1EZ
SHARP CORPORATION
Printed in Malaysia
TINSEA124WJQZ
07P09-MA-NG
MODEL
BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER
If you require any advice or assistance regarding
your Sharp product, please visit our web-site
www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport. Customers
without Internet access may telephone [phone]
during office hours(or [phone] if telephoning
from Ireland).
OPERATION MANUAL

TERMS OF GUARANTEE
Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. (“Sharp”) guarantees to provide for the repair, or at its option the
replacement, of this product subject to the conditions listed below:-
1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior workmanship or
materials. It does not cover faults or damage caused by accident, misuse, fair wear
and tear, neglect, tampering with the product, or repair other than by a Service Facility
appointed by Sharp.
2. As this product is intended for private domestic use only, the guarantee will not apply if
the product is used in the course of a business, trade or profession.
3. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notified to Sharp, or its
appointed Service Facility within one year from the date this product was purchased.
Proof of purchase must be provided.
4. The guarantee does not cover carriage costs.
5. In the unlikely event of this product requiring repair, please contact the supplier from
whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact the Sharp Customer
Information Centre on the telephone number given below.
6. No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee.
7. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights, and does not
affect these rights in any way.
If you have any difficulty operating this product, or would like information on other Sharp
products,
please telephone the Sharp Customer Information Centre on the number given below.
Sharp Customer Information Centre - Telephone [phone]
(or [phone] if telephoning from Ireland)
0201

OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH
SAFETY INFORMATION
Note:
This Player can be used only where the power supply is
AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS PLAYER IS
HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
Power Cord Protection
To avoid any malfunctions of the Player, and to protect
against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe
the following.
• Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC
power cord.
• Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.
• Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.
• Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in any
way.
• This Player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
• The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the rear cover.
• This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure
continued safety do not remove any cover or attempt to gain
access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel.
ENGLISH
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Contents
nIntroduction
SAFETY INFORMATION ............................ 1
Contents.....................................................2
What would you like to do with this
Player? ......................................................3
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER .......................4
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.................................. 4 – 6
About Discs.......................................... 7 – 8
About Disc Contents ................................. 9
Important Information.............................10
Getting Started ........................................11
Major Components.......................... 12 – 13
oConnection
Introduction to Connections ..................14
Video Connections .......................... 15 – 17
Connecting to the HDMI Terminal .......................... 15
Change the video output to HDMI video out .......... 15
Connecting to the Component Jacks .................... 16
Connecting to the S-video or Video Jack............... 17
Audio Connections.......................... 18 – 20
Connecting 5.1 ch Speakers through an Amplifier ..... 18
Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal or Jack ... 19
Connecting the Audio Jacks.................................. 20
pDisc Playback
Before Starting Playback................ 21 – 24
Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control.......... 21
Connecting the Power Cord .................................. 21
Setting the Remote Control Code.......................... 22
Operating the TV of SHARP Using the Remote
Control ................................................................ 22
Turning the Power On............................................ 23
Language Setting .................................................. 23
Turning Off the LCD Backlight and Indications ....... 24
Using AQUOS LINK............................................... 24
BD/DVD/CD Playback ..................... 25 – 28
Loading a Disc ...................................................... 25
BD/DVD Video Playback........................................ 25
BD/DVD Menus..................................................... 26
BD-R/-RE/DVD-R/-RW Playback................... 27 – 28
Audio CD Playback ............................................... 28
Playback Functions ......................... 29 – 31
Fast Forward/Reverse (Search).............................. 29
Skipping to the Next or the Start of the Current
Chapter (Track) .................................................... 29
Slow Playback....................................................... 29
Pause/Frame Advance Playback ........................... 29
Skip Search........................................................... 29
Replay................................................................... 29
Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat
Playback)............................................................. 29
Enlarge the playback image (Zoom function).......... 29
Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of a
Specified Part) ..................................................... 30
Switching Audio .................................................... 30
Switching Subtitles ................................................ 30
Switching the Angle............................................... 31
Displaying the Angle Mark ..................................... 31
Settings During Playback ............... 32 – 33
Function Control............................................ 32 – 33
qSettings
SETTINGS......................................... 34 – 46
AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS .............................. 34 – 37
Basic Operation for AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS ....... 38
SPEAKER SETTINGS ............................................ 39
Basic Operation for SPEAKER SETTINGS ..... 39 – 41
QUICK START ....................................................... 42
AUTO POWER OFF............................................... 42
AQUOS LINK......................................................... 42
PLAYBACK SETTING .................................... 43 – 44
Basic Operation for PLAYBACK SETTING ............. 45
FRONT DISPLAY/LED ........................................... 46
VERSION............................................................... 46
SOFTWARE UPDATE ............................................ 46
SYSTEM RESET.................................................... 46
rAppendix
Troubleshooting............................... 47 – 48
On-screen Error Messages ...................49
Glossary ........................................... 50 – 51
Specifications ..........................................52
* The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual
are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual
operations.

n
nIntroduction (pp. 1-13)
Explains the important operation information.
o
oConnection (pp. 14-20)
Shows the connecting options provided by this
Player.
p
p Disc Playback (pp. 21-33)
Shows simple playback and useful functions.
q
qSettings (pp. 34-46)
Gives you more options to suit your
circumstances.
r
rAppendix (pp. 47-52)
Provides troubleshooting tips and more
information.
What to do first:
Refer to “Getting Started” (p. 11) to
prepare for watching your discs.
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What would you like to do with this Player?
Watching high quality movies on Blu-
ray discs
This Player offers full high-definition Blu-ray disc
playback.
BD/DVD/CD Playback (p. 25)
Enjoying different kinds of discs and
contents
Use this Player to enjoy certain types of discs,
like DVDs and CDs and to enjoy many kind of
multimedia contents.
About Discs (pp. 7-8)
BD/DVD/CD Playback (p. 25)
Simple connection and operation
through HDMI
This Player is equipped with an HDMI terminal.
You can connect it to the TV using HDMI and
no other cable will be needed to enjoy movies. If
your TV is compatible with AQUOS LINK, you can
control both the TV and this Player with simple
operations.
Introduction to Connections (p. 14)
Video Connections (p. 15)
Experiencing surround sound with
your speakers
This Player can output 5.1 ch surround sound to
the speakers through an amplifier. Enjoy the rich
feel of a movie theatre.
Introduction to Connections (p. 14)
Audio Connections (p. 18)

Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if
improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However,
improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following
instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of
your Blu-ray Disc Player, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
Additional Safety Information
15) Power Sources—This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
16) Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17) Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
18) Damage Requiring Service—Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
19) Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
20) Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
21) Wall or ceiling mounting—When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product
according to the method recommended by the manufacturer.
22) The mains plug is used as disconnect device and shall always remain readily operable.
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
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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. Placing the product on an
unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the
product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Use only
the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer.
• Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or
block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life
of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block
ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place the product in an
enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instructions are followed.
• Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Lightning — For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.
• Selecting the location — Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.
• To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the product.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product.
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Introduction
n

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Attention: Your product
is marked with this
symbol. It means that
used electrical and
electronic products
should not be mixed
with general household
waste. There is a
separate collection
system for these
products.
A. Information on Disposal for
Users (private households)
1. In the European Union
Attention: If you want to dispose of this
equipment, please do not use the ordinary
dust bin!
Used electrical and electronic equipment
must be treated separately and in accordance
with legislation that requires proper treatment,
recovery and recycling of used electrical and
electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by member
states, private households within the EU
states may return their used electrical and
electronic equipment to designated collection
facilities free of charge*. In some countries*
your local retailer may also take back your old
product free of charge if you purchase a
similar new one.
*) Please contact your local authority for
further details.
If your used electrical or electronic equipment
has batteries or accumulators, please dispose
of these separately beforehand according to
local requirements.
By disposing of this product correctly you will
help ensure that the waste undergoes the
necessary treatment, recovery and recycling
and thus prevent potential negative effects on
the environment and human health which
could otherwise arise due to inappropriate
waste handling.
2. In other Countries outside
the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic
equipment can be returned free of charge to
the dealer, even if you don't purchase a new
product. Further collection facilities are listed
on the homepage of www.swico.ch or
www.sens.ch.
B. Information on Disposal for
Business Users
1. In the European Union
If the product is used for business purposes
and you want to discard it:
Please contact your SHARP dealer who
will inform you about the take-back of the
product. You might be charged for the costs
arising from take-back and recycling. Small
products (and small amounts) might be taken
back by your local collection facilities.
For Spain: Please contact the established
collection system or your local authority for
take-back of your used products.
2. In other Countries outside
the EU
If you wish to discard of this product, please
contact your local authorities and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the product or other heavy
items.
• Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling.
• To clean the outer cabinet, periodically wipe it with a soft cloth.
• Do not use chemicals for cleaning. It may damage the cabinet finish.

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 definition
feature films with extended levels of interactive features
• Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high
definition 1920 x 1080p resolution
• Best audio possible with uncompressed surround sound
(higher quality than even theatre 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 finger prints on a disc the same size as
existing CDs and DVDs (i.e. no cartridge is required)
Types of Discs that Can Be Used
with This Player
• The following discs can be played back in this Player. 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 official logos on the disc label. Playback of discs
not complying with these standards is not guaranteed. In addition,
image quality or sound quality is not guaranteed even if such discs
can be played back.
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Introduction
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About Discs
A Quick Reference for Selecting Discs
The following is a quick reference to see what discs can/
cannot be used with this Player. Each disc has a compatible
Recording Format(s). Also, there are some constraints. For
detailed and exact information, read the explanations in
pages 7 and 8.
■ Can Play Back
BD Video (with Region code “B” and “ALL” only)
BD-RE Ver. 2.1 1L (*finalised disc only)
BD-R Ver. 1.1 1L (*finalised disc only)
DVD Video (with Region code “2” and “ALL” only)
DVD-RW/DVD-R (*finalised disc only)
DVD+RW/DVD+R (*finalised disc only)
DVD-R DL (*finalised disc only)
Audio CD
CD-RW/CD-R
■ Cannot Play Back
CDG, Video CD, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, SVCD,
SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio,
BD-RE Ver. 1.0, BD-RE DL, CD-MP3, CD-WMA, DIVX
Disc Type Recording
Format Contents Disc Size
BD video Region code
B/ALL
— Audio + Video
(Movie)
12 cm (5”)
BD-RE/BD-R (*Finalised disc
only)
DVD Video Region code
2
ALL
Video/VR
mode
Audio + Video
(Movie)
12 cm (5”)
8 cm (3”)
DVD+RW/DVD+R
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW/DVD-R
Video mode
(*finalised disc
only)
Audio + Video
(Movie)
12 cm (5”)
8 cm (3”)
Audio CD *1Audio CD
(CD-DA)
Audio
12 cm (5”)
8 cm (3”)
CD-RW/CD-R (*finalised disc
only)
Audio CD
(CD-DA)
Audio
*1 This Player 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 Player.
• BD/DVD video players and discs have region codes, which dictate
the regions in which a disc can be played. This Player's region
code is Bfor BD and 2for 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.
• This Player conforms to the PAL colour system. It will convert discs
recorded with the NTSC system to the PAL system for display on
a PAL TV. It can also display NTSC discs in native NTSC format for
display on multisystem TVs. (Page 34)
NOTE
• Playback for some of the discs in the tables above may not be
possible depending on the disc.
* “Finalise” in this manual refers to making sure to have a recording
device process the recorded disc so that it will play in other DVD
players and on this player. Accordingly, only finalised discs will
playback in this player.
NOTE
* “Finalise” in this manual refers to making sure to have a recording
device process the recorded disc so that it will play in other DVD
players and on this player. Accordingly, only finalised discs will
playback in this player.

Discs that Cannot Be Used with
This Player
■ The following discs cannot be played back or will
not play back properly on this Player. 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 Ver. 1.0, BD-RE DL, CD-MP3, CD-WMA, DIVX
■ 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 “B” or “ALL” for the region code (discs sold
outside the authorized marketing area).*2
• Discs produced illegally.
• Discs recorded for commercial use.
*2The region code for this product is B.
■The following DVD video discs cannot be played.
• Discs not displaying “2” or “ALL” for the region code (discs sold
outside the authorized marketing area).*3
• Discs produced illegally.
• Discs recorded for commercial use.
*3The region code for this product is 2.
■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 Player.
• This Player has been designed on the premise of playing back
Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards.
■The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played.
• Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be played
back.
• Non-finalised discs cannot be played back.
• Discs recorded in a format other than an Audio CD cannot be
played back.
• Discs may not be played back depending on their recording
status or the status of the disc itself.
• Discs may not be played back depending on their compatibility
with this Player.
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About Discs

About Disc Contents
Title, Chapter and Track
• Blu-ray discs and DVDs are divided into “Titles” and “Chapters”.
If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a
separate “Title”. “Chapters”, on the other hand, are subdivisions of
titles. (See Example 1.)
• Audio CDs are divided into “Tracks”. You can think of a “Track” as
one tune on an Audio CD. (See Example 2.)
Example 1: Blu-ray disc or DVD
Example 2: Audio CD
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5
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Introduction
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Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Cases
The back of the case of a DVD that is commercially available
usually contains various information about the contents of the
disc.
22
16:9 2
LB 213
546
1. English
2. Chinese
1. English
2. Chinese
1 2
3 4 5
1Audio tracks and audio formats
DVD discs can contain up to 8 separate tracks with
a different language on each. The first in the list is the
original track.
This section also details the audio format of each
soundtrack—Dolby Digital, DTS etc.
Dolby Digital
A sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.
that gives movie theatre ambience to audio output when
the Player is connected to a Dolby Digital processor or
amplifier.
DTS
DTS is a digital sound system developed by DTS, Inc.
for use in cinemas. This system uses 6 audio channels
and provides accurate sound field positioning and
realistic acoustics. (By connecting a DTS Digital Surround
decoder, you can also listen to DTS Digital Surround
sound.)
Linear PCM
Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for Audio
CDs and on some DVD and Blu-ray discs. The sound on
Audio CDs is recorded at 44.1 kHz with 16 bits. (Sound
is recorded between 48 kHz with 16 bits and 96 kHz with
24 bits on DVD video discs and between 48 kHz with 16
bits and 192 kHz with 24 bits on BD video discs.)
The Icons Used in This Operation
Manual
NOTE
• This Player supports 2-channel (L/R) audio and 5.1 ch (Multi-
channel) MPEG Audio 1/2 (only when the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL/COAXIAL jack is used for connection). It does not
support 7.1 channel MPEG Audio Ver.2.0.
2Subtitle languages
This indicates the kind of subtitles.
3Screen aspect ratio
Movies are shot in a variety of screen modes.
4Camera angle
Recorded onto some BD/DVD discs are scenes which
have been simultaneously shot from a number of different
angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left
side, from the right side, etc.).
5Region code
This indicates the region code (playable region code).
BD VIDEO
........ Indicates the functions that can be performed
for BD Video discs.
BD-RE
........ Indicates the functions that can be performed
for BD-RE discs.
BD-R
........ Indicates the functions that can be performed
for BD-R discs.
DVD VIDEO
.... Indicates the functions that can be performed
for DVD Video discs.
DVD-RW
...... Indicates the functions that can be performed
for DVD-RW discs.
DVD-R
....... Indicates the functions that can be performed
for DVD-R discs.
AUDIO CD
........ Indicates the functions that can be performed
for Audio CDs.

Disc Precautions
Be Careful of Scratches and Dust
• BD, DVD and CD discs are sensitive to dust, fingerprints and
especially scratches. A scratched disc may not be able to be
played back. Handle discs with care and store them in a safe
place.
Proper Disc Storage
Place the disc in the centre of the
disc case and store the case and
disc upright.
Avoid storing discs in locations
subject to direct sunlight, close to
heating appliances or in locations
of high humidity.
Do not drop discs or subject
them to strong vibrations or
impacts.
Avoid storing discs in locations
where there are large amounts of
dust or moisture.
Handling Precautions
• If the surface is soiled, wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only)
cloth. When wiping discs, always move the cloth from the centre
hole toward the outer edge.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzene, thinner, static
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
• Do not touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or adhesive labels to the disc.
• If the playing surface of a disc is soiled or scratched, the Player
may decide that the disc is incompatible and eject the disc tray,
or it may fail to play the disc correctly. Wipe any dirt off the playing
surface with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the Pick Up Lens
• 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:
—Immediately after a heater has been turned on.
—In a steamy or very humid room.
—When the Player is suddenly moved from a cold environment to
a warm one.
When condensation forms:
It becomes difficult for the Player to read the signals on the disc
and prevents the Player from operating properly.
To remove condensation:
Take out the disc and leave the Player with the power off until
the condensation disappears. Using the Player when there is
condensation may cause malfunction.
Copyright
• Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works which
must not be recorded without the authority of the owner of the
copyright. Refer to relevant laws in your country.
• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603 and 4,907,093
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
• is a trademark.
• is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries.
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Important Information

Getting Started
Step 1: Unpacking
Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.
Step 2: Selecting equipment to connect
Connection varies with the equipment used. Refer to Connection (Pages 14-20).
Turn off the devices before connecting.
Step 3: Playing back discs
Play back a Blu-ray disc after connecting the Player to your favourite equipment.
Refer to Disc Playback. (Pages 21-33)
Step 4: Adjust settings
Adjust settings to enjoy various features and other functions for playing discs.
Refer to Settings (Pages 34-46).
Remote control unit “AAA” size battery (g2) AC cord
AV cable
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Major Components
Main Unit (Front)
765
8
21 43
9
1B(POWER) (p. 23)
2Remote control sensor (p. 21)
3Disc tray (p. 25)
4OPEN/CLOSE (p. 25)
5DVD/CD mode indicator (p. 23)
6BD mode indicator (p. 23)
7I(ON) indicator (p. 23)
8a(STANDBY) indicator (p. 23)
9Front panel display (p. 23)
Main Unit (Rear)
1
4865 711
23
910
1COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (p. 16)
2S-VIDEO output jack (p. 17)
3VIDEO output jack (p. 17)
42CH AUDIO output jacks (p. 20)
55.1CH AUDIO OUT jacks (p. 18)
6HDMI OUT terminal (p. 15)
7DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack (p.19)
8DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL terminal (p. 19)
9Cooling fan
The cooling fan operates while the power to the Player
is on.
10 AC IN terminal (p. 21)
11 SERVICE terminal for software (p. 46)
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Major Components
Remote Control Unit
1
3
4
5
6
11
12
13
14
15
28
22
23
24
25
26
27
29
21
20
19
16
18
17
7
8
9
10
2
1 B(POWER) (p. 23)
2OPEN/CLOSE (p. 25)
3TOP MENU, TITLE LIST (pp. 26, 27)
4DISPLAY (p. 22)
5Cursor buttons (a/b/c/d), ENTER (pp. 23, 38)
6EXIT (pp. 23, 38)
7A (Red), B (Green), C (Yellow), D (Blue) (p. 28)
8AUDIO (p. 30). SUBTITLE (p. 30). ANGLE (p. 31)
9(Lock) (See below.)
10 REPEAT (pp. 29, 30). OFF (for REPEAT) (pp. 29, 30)
11 SREV (p. 29)
12 TSKIP (p. 27)
13 REPLAY (p. 29)
14 SLOW (p. 29)
15 LIGHT (p. 24)
16 TV CONTROL buttons (p. 22)
17 SETUP (pp. 23, 38)
18 POP-UP MENU (p. 26)
19 FUNCTION (p. 32)
20 nRETURN (p. 29)
21 ZOOM k/l(p. 29)
22 IPLAY (p. 25)
23 JFWD (p. 29)
24 PAUSE (p. 29)
25 LSKIP (p. 27)
26 SKIP SEARCH (p. 29)
27 ■STOP (p. 28)
28 HDMI (p. 15)
29 COMPONENT RESET (p. 34)
30 Number buttons (p. 33)
31 ENTER (p. 33)
This button is the same operation as 5ENTER.
32 CLEAR (p. 33)
To clear the input number.
33 Non-functional buttons
These buttons on the remote control are non-functional.
They have no operation at all.
31
32
33
30
Buttons under the cover
Keylock function
You can set the keylock to prevent accidental
operations.
This function allows TVs compatible with AQUOS
LINK to also perform a Key Lock on the player.
Press and hold (Lock) for more than 5 seconds.
• Each time you perform this operation, the function is
activated or deactivated.
• If you try to operate the Player while the keylock
function is set, “Hold” blinks on the front display panel
to indicate that the keylock function is set.
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NOTE
• This remote control unit is equipped with two ENTER buttons (5
and 31 listed above). The ENTER button under the cover is useful
when using with the Number buttons.

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Page 16
Page 17
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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
VIDEO output jack
4
S-VIDEO output jack
3
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks
2
HDMI OUT terminal
1
Higher Quality
Audio terminals/jacks on this Player
2CH AUDIO output
jacks
2
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
terminal or jack
2
HDMI OUT terminal
1
Higher Quality
Page 15
Page 20
Page 19
Standard Quality
Standard Quality
Higher Quality
Standard Quality
5.1CH AUDIO OUT
jacks
1Page 18
Analogue audio connection
Digital audio connection

Connecting to the HDMI Terminal
You will enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal.
When you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.
This Player
HDMI cable
(commercially available)
TV
Projector AV receiver
Equipment with an HDMI terminal
After connecting
• Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 25-28)
• If desired, connect audio equipment. (Pages 18-20)
• Refer to AQUOS LINK function. (Pages 24 and 42)
STEPS
1: Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.
2: Firmly connect an HDMI cable (commercially available) to the HDMI terminals (1and 2).
1To HDMI OUT terminal
2To HDMI input terminal
Change the video output to HDMI
video out
When you connect both an HDMI cable and a component
cable to this player, switch to the output terminals by remote
control.
(The video output is not output both terminals.)
NOTE
• When you connect this player to the TV of SHARP with an HDMI
cable only and if the TV is on, the video output is changed to
HDMI output automatically.
The following setting is unnecessary.
• When you connect to the TV with an HDMI cable only, HDMI video
output is set to AUTO. If you don’t get the normal image, select
the desired resolution.
• When you are setting HDMI video output besides AUTO, you can
only select the resolution that corresponds to the connected TV.
Caution:
• HDMI output and Component Video output
can not be used at the same time.
Turn on the power.
Press HDMI button for 5 seconds, and the
change of “Component Video Out” and “HDMI
Out” is possible.
• (To switch outputs, it is necessary to keep the button
pressed for several seconds.)
Also, when the HDMI button is pressed, the current
setting conditions will display while flashing (blinking),
and then the selected output lamp displays.
“ ” or “ ” is displayed
alternately on the front panel display.
1
2
3
Caution:
• Even when there is no cable connected to the Component video out,
switching the output to CP-out (Component video out) is still possible.
When CP-out is selected, there will be no signal from the HDMI
video out.
• When using an HDMI output, 7.1 ch
Digital Output is available.
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Connecting to the Component Jacks
You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images through the component jacks.
Y
PB
(CB)
PR
(CR)
COMPO-
NENT IN
(Red)
STEPS
1: Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.
2: Firmly connect a component video cable (commercially available) to the component jacks (1and 2).
This Player
(Blue)
(Green)
To COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks
To component
video input jacks
(Red)
(Blue)
(Green)
Component video cable
(commercially available)
TV
Projector AV receiver
Video equipment with component jacks
1
2
After connecting
• Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of the TV. (Pages 18-20)
VCR
Blu-ray Disc
Player
LCD TV
Connect directly
NOTE
• Connect the Blu-ray disc player to LCD TV
directly. If you playback the image via VCR, the
image may deteriorate due to the copy guard
function.
• When you record the programme where
copyright is protected, the copy guard function is
activated automatically; the programme can not
be recorded correctly. Also, the playback image
via VCR may deteriorate due to this function.
However, this is not a malfunction. When you
watch the programme where copyright is
protected, we recommend that the Blu-ray disc
player be connected to LCD TV directly.
Caution:
• HDMI output and Component Video
output can not be used at the same
time.
Caution:
• Press HDMI button for 5 seconds, and the
change of “Component Video Out” and “HDMI
Out” is possible.
• Even when there is no cable connected to the
HDMI video out, switching the output to HO-out
(HDMI video out) is still possible.
When HO-out is selected, there will be no signal
from the Component video out.
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Video Connections

Connecting to the S-video or Video Jack
You will enjoy the images through the S-video or video jack.
S-VIDEO
STEPS
1: Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.
2: Firmly connect an S-video cable (commercially available) or AV cable (supplied) to the S-video or video
jacks (1and 2, or 3and 4).
To VIDEO jack
AV cable (supplied)
To
S-VIDEO
jack
To
S-video
input jack
S-video cable
(commercially available)
or
TV
Projector AV receiver
Video equipment with an S-video or video jack
This Player
1
3
24
After connecting
• Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of the TV. (Pages 18-20)
(Yellow)
To video
input jack
(Yellow)
VCR
Blu-ray Disc
Player
LCD TV
Connect directly
NOTE
• Connect the Blu-ray disc player to LCD TV
directly. If you playback the image via VCR, the
image may deteriorate due to the copy guard
function.
• When you record the programme where
copyright is protected, the copy guard function is
activated automatically; the programme can not
be recorded correctly. Also, the playback image
via VCR may deteriorate due to this function.
However, this is not a malfunction. When you
watch the programme where copyright is
protected, we recommend that the Blu-ray disc
player be connected to LCD TV directly.
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Video Connections

Connecting 5.1 ch Speakers through an Amplifier
You can connect up to 5 speakers and a subwoofer to the 5.1CH AUDIO OUT jacks using an amplifier.
STEPS
1: Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.
2: Firmly connect the audio cables to the 5.1CH AUDIO OUT jacks.
To SUBWOOFER jack
To SURROUND
L/R jack
This Player
After connecting
• Set the size, distance and level of each speaker. (Pages 39-41)
• Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 25-28)
NOTE
• You can also connect 2 ch stereo speakers through an amplifier.
In this case, set the jacks without any speakers connected to
“NONE”. (Pages 39-41)
To CENTER jack
To FRONT L/R jack
Audio cables
(commercially available)
Amplifier
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