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BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER

REPRODUCTOR DE DISCO BLU-RAY

OPERATION MANUAL

MANUAL DE MANEJO

BD-HP210U

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OPERATION MANUAL

This Player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located onthe rear cover.

This product contains a low power laser device. Toensure continued safety do not remove any cover orattempt to gain access to the inside of the product.Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

BD-HP210U

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Contents

IntroductionContents ............................................................................. 2What would you like to do with this Player? ................... 3DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ............................................... 4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 45About Discs .................................................................... 67

Blu-ray Disc .................................................................. 6

Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Player ......... 6Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Player .............. 67About Disc Contents ......................................................... 8

BD Video ...................................................................... 8Title, Chapter and Track ................................................ 8Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Cases .......................... 8The Icons Used in This Operation Manual ..................... 8

Important Information ....................................................... 9Disc Precautions ........................................................... 9Copyright ...................................................................... 9

Getting Started ................................................................ 10Major Components .................................................... 1112

Main Unit (Front) .......................................................... 11Main Unit (Rear) .......................................................... 11

Remote Control Unit ................................................... 12

ConnectionIntroduction to Connections .......................................... 13Video Connections .................................................... 1416

Connecting to the HDMI Terminal ................................ 14Selecting the priority video output when connecting

HDMI and Component video .................................... 14Connecting to the Component Jacks .......................... 15Connecting to the Video Jack ..................................... 16

Audio Connections .......................................................... 17Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal or Audio Jacks ... 17

Broadband Internet Connection .................................... 18Connecting to the ETHERNET terminal ....................... 18

Disc PlaybackBefore Starting Playback .......................................... 1922

Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control ............... 19Approximate operating range of remote control .....19

Connecting the Power Cord ........................................ 19Turning the Power On ................................................. 20

Turning the power on ............................................. 20Entering standby .................................................... 20Indicators on the Player ......................................... 20

Language Setting ........................................................ 21Changing the on-screen display language .............. 21

Operating a SHARP TV Using the Remote Control ...... 21TV function control ................................................. 21

Turning Off the LCD Backlight and Indications ............. 22Using AQUOS LINK .................................................... 22

Controlling the Blu-ray disc player using AQUOSLINK .................................................................... 22

BD/DVD/CD Playback ............................................... 2328Loading a Disc ............................................................ 23BD/DVD Video Playback ............................................. 23

Displaying the disc information ............................... 23BD/DVD Menus .......................................................... 24

Start playback by selecting a title from the top menu ... 24Using the disc menu .............................................. 24Using the pop-up menu ......................................... 24

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE .............................. 25Use of Picture in Picture function (secondary audio/

video playback) ................................................... 25Virtual Package ...................................................... 25BD-LIVE ................................................................. 25

DVD-R/-RW/BD-RE/-R Playback .......................... 2627Playback by selecting a title ................................... 26Playback by selecting a chapter ............................. 27Sorting the titles ..................................................... 27

Playback by selecting a Playlist .............................. 27Playing back the title you stopped while being played. ... 27

Audio CD Playback ..................................................... 28Playback from the beginning .................................. 28Playback by selecting a track ................................. 28Operation procedure for the Functions menu ......28

Playback Functions ................................................... 2931Fast Forward/Reverse (Search) ................................... 29Skipping to the Next or the Start of the Current

Chapter (Track) ......................................................... 29Pause/Frame Advance Playback ................................. 29Slow Playback ............................................................ 29Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter

(Repeat Playback) .................................................... 29Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of

a Specified Part) ....................................................... 30Displaying the Audio Information ................................. 30Switching Subtitles...................................................... 30Switching the Angle .................................................... 31Displaying the Angle Mark ........................................... 31

JPEG File Playback ......................................................... 32Playing back still images in sequence .......................... 32Playing back still images in a selected folder ............... 32Playing back Slide Show ............................................. 32Setting slide show speed/repeat playback ..................32

Settings During Playback ......................................... 3334Function Control ......................................................... 33

Function control operation procedure .................... 33Functions which can be set ................................... 34

SettingsSETTINGS ................................................................... 3544

Common operations ................................................... 35Basic Operation for Playback Setting .......................... 35Audio Video Settings ............................................. 3637Quick Start .................................................................. 37Auto Power Off ........................................................... 37AQUOS LINK .............................................................. 37Playback Setting ......................................................... 38Front Display/LED ....................................................... 38

Version ........................................................................ 38System Reset ............................................................. 38Communication Setup .......................................... 3941

The operation procedure for inputting charactersmanually .............................................................. 41

USB Memory Management ......................................... 42Software Update ......................................................... 43

AppendixTroubleshooting ......................................................... 4547

To Reset this Player..................................................... 47On-screen Error Messages ............................................ 47

Glossary ..................................................................... 4849Specifications .................................................................. 50CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY ................................ 51

Introduction

The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operationmanual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightlyfrom the actual operations.

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Watching high quality movies on Blu-ray discs

This Player offers full high-definition Blu-ray discplayback.

BD/DVD/CD Playback (p. 23)

Enjoying different kinds of discs andcontentsUse this Player to enjoy various types of opticaldiscs such as DVDs and CDs that contain variousmultimedia content.

About Discs (pp. 67)BD/DVD/CD Playback (p. 23)

Simple connection and operationthrough HDMI

This Player is equipped with an HDMI terminal. Youcan connect it to the TV using HDMI and no othercable will be needed to enjoy movies. If your TVis compatible with AQUOS LINK, you can controlboth the TV and this Player with simple operations.

Introduction to Connections (p. 13)Video Connections (p. 14)

Enjoying BD-LIVE functions throughthe internet

This Player is compatible with BD-LIVE. You canenjoy bonus content such as movie trailers throughthe internet when playing back BD-Video discscompatible with BD-LIVE.

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE(p. 25)

What would you like to do with this Player?

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Introduction (pp. 112)Explains the important operation information.

Connection (pp. 1318)Shows the connecting options provided bythis Player.

Disc Playback (pp. 1934)Shows simple playback and useful functions.

Settings (pp. 3544)Gives you more options to suit yourcircumstances.

Appendix (pp. 4551)Provides troubleshooting tips and moreinformation.

What to do first:Refer to Getting Started (p. 10) to preparefor watching your discs.


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DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER

Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP Blu-ray Disc Player. To ensure safety and many years oftrouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully beforeusing this product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSElectricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage ifimproperly 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 followinginstructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of yourBlu-ray Disc Player, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

Read these instructions.Keep these instructions.Heed all warnings.Follow all instructions.Do not use this apparatus near water.Clean only with dry cloth.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)that produce heat.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with onewider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or thethird prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician forreplacement of the obsolete outlet.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the pointwhere they exit from the apparatus.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.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.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has beendamaged 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 operatenormally, or has been dropped.

Additional Safety InformationPower SourcesThis 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.OverloadingDo not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result ina risk of fire or electric shock.Object and Liquid EntryNever push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touchdangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onthe product.Damage Requiring ServiceUnplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnelunder the following conditions:

When the AC cord or plug is damaged,If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,If the product has been exposed to rain or water,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 othercontrols may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore theproduct to its normal operation,If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, andWhen the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

Replacement PartsWhen replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacementparts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutionsmay result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.Safety CheckUpon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safetychecks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

Wall or ceiling mountingWhen mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according tothe method recommended by the manufacturer.The main AC plug is used as disconnect device and shall always remain readily operable.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Water and MoistureDo not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, orlaundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.StandDo not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable basecan 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 producton a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by themanufacturer.

Selecting the locationSelect a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.VentilationThe vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these ventsand openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not placethe product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is notdesigned for built-in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unlessproper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions are followed.HeatThe product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or otherproducts (including amplifiers) that produce heat.LightningFor added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused forlong periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.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.

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.


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About Discs

Blu-ray Disc

Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation opticalmedia 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 withcurrent DVDs, particularly well suited for high definitionfeature films with extended levels of interactive features

Pristine picture quality with the capability for full highdefinition 1920 x 1080p resolutionBest audio possible with uncompressed surround sound(higher quality than even theater audio)Broadest industry support ensuring more choice forconsumers in the marketplaceHardware products will be backward compatible withDVDs, allowing continued enjoyment of existing DVDlibraries.Disc Durability new breakthroughs in hard coatingtechnologies gives Blu-ray Discs the strongest resistanceto scratches and finger prints.

Types of Discs that Can Be Usedwith This Player

The following discs can be played back in this Player. Donot use an 8 cm (3) to 12 cm (5) adapter.Use discs that conform to compatible standards asindicated by the presence of official logos on the disc label.Playback of discs not complying with these standards isnot guaranteed. In addition, the image quality or soundquality is not guaranteed even if the discs can be playedback.

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FormatContents Disc Size

BD Video Regioncode

A/ALL

Audio+ Video(Movie)

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BD-RE DLBD-R DL

BDMV/BDAVformat

DVD Video Regioncode1/ALL

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Videoformat

Audio+ Video(Movie)

12 cm (5)8 cm (3)

DVD+RW/DVD+RDVD-R DLDVD-RW/DVD-R

Video/VRformat(finalizeddisc only)

Audio+ Video(Movie)

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Audio CD*1 Audio CD(CD-DA)

Audio

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CD-RW/CD-R Audio CD(CD-DA)

Audio

JPEG*2 Still image(JPEG file)

This Player has been designed on the premise of playingback Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc)standards. CDs containing a signal for the purpose ofprotecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be ableto be played back with this Player.

BD/DVD video players and discs have region codes, whichdictate the regions in which a disc can be played. ThisPlayer's region code isAfor BD and 1 for DVD. (DiscsmarkedALL will play in any player.)BD/DVD video operations and functions may be differentfrom the explanations in this manual and some operationsmay be prohibited due to disc manufacturer's settings.If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayedduring playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure

displayed.The audio component of a DVD video recorded at 96kHz (Linear PCM) will be output as 48 kHz audio duringplayback.

NOTEPlayback for some of the discs in the left side columntables may not be possible depending on the disc.Finalize refers to a recorder processing a recorded discso that it will play in other DVD players/recorders as wellas this player. Only finalized DVD discs will play back inthis player. (This player does not have a function to finalizediscs.)

Discs that Cannot Be Used withThis Player

The following discs cannot be played back or willnot play back properly on this Player. If such adisc is mistakenly played back, speaker damagemay occur. Never attempt to play back thesediscs.

CDG, Video CD, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, SVCD,SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, BD-REwith the cartridge, CD-MP3, CD-WMA

Discs with unusual shapes cannot be played.Discs with unusual shapes (heart-shaped or hexagonaldiscs, etc.) cannot be used. The use of such discs willcause malfunction.

The following BD video discs cannot be played.Discs not displaying A or ALL for the region code (discssold 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 (discssold 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 andDVD+RW/R discs cannot be played.

Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot beplayed back.

The following Audio CD discs cannot be played.Discs containing a signal for the purpose of protectingcopyrights (copy control signal) may not be played backwith this Player.

This Player has been designed on the premise of playingback Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc)standards.

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About Discs

The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played.Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot beplayed back.Discs recorded in a format other than an Audio CD andJPEG file format*2 cannot be played back.Discs may not be played back depending on theirrecording status or the status of the disc itself.Discs may not be played back depending on theircompatibility with this Player.

*2 About the JPEG file formatJPEG is a type of file format for storing still-image files(photos, illustrations, etc.). The Player lets you play JPEGformat still-image files.

File formats that are not compatible.Still images in formats other than JPEG (such as TIFF)cannot be played.There may be some files that cannot be played even if theyare in JPEG format.Progressive JPEG files cannot be played.

Moving image files and audio files as well as Motion JPEGformat files cannot be played, even though they are JPEGfiles.

Other files that cannot be played back.You may not be able to play some still images which youhave created, touched up, copied or otherwise edited onyour computer.

You may experience one or more of the followingsymptoms when playing files.

It may take some time to play files depending on thenumber of folders, number of files and volume of datainvolved.EXIF information will not be displayed. EXIF stands for

Exchangeable Image File Format, and is a standard forstoring interchange information in image files, especiallythose using JPEG compression. (Refer to http://exif.org formore information.)

When using the unit to play a CD-RW/R disc withstill images stored (recorded).

With CD-RW/R discs on which still images are mixed inwith music or movies, you will be able to play only the stillimages. You may not be able to play some of these discsat all.Multi-session discs cannot be played.You may not be able to play some still images you haveprocessed (rotated or saved by overwriting other images)

using image processing software or some still images youhave imported from the Internet or e-mail.The discs which this Player can play back (recognize) arelimited to the following properties:

Contains EXIF format filesPicture resolution: Between 32g32 and 7680g4320pixelsMaximum number of folders: 256Maximum number of files in each folder: 256File size: 20MB or less

Structure of still images (JPEG) foldersYou can play still images (JPEG) with this unit by makingfolder on disc as shown below.

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About Disc Contents

Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Cases

The back of the case of a DVD that is commerciallyavailable usually contains various information about thecontents of the disc.

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2. Chinese

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1 Audio tracks and audio formatsDVD discs can contain up to 8 separate tracks witha different language on each. The first in the list is theoriginal track.This section also details the audio format of eachsoundtrack Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG etc.

Dolby DigitalA sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.that gives movie theater ambience to audio output whenthe Player is connected to a Dolby Digital processor oramplifier.

DTSDTS is a digital sound system developed by DTS, Inc. foruse in cinemas.

Linear PCMLinear PCM is a signal recording format used for AudioCDs and on some DVD and Blu-ray discs. The soundon 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 48kHz with 16 bits and 192 kHz with 24 bits on BD videodiscs.)

2 Subtitle languagesThis indicates the kind of subtitles.

3 Screen aspect ratioMovies are shot in a variety of screen modes.

4 Camera angleRecorded onto some BD/DVD discs are scenes whichhave been simultaneously shot from a number ofdifferent angles (the same scene is shot from the front,from the left side, from the right side, etc.).

5 Region codeThis indicates the region code (playable region code).

The Icons Used in This OperationManual

BD VIDEO ........... Indicates the functions that can beperformed for BD Video discs.

BD-RE ........... Indicates the functions that can beperformed for BD-RE discs.

BD-R ........... Indicates the functions that can beperformed for BD-R discs.

DVD VIDEO ....... Indicates the functions that can beperformed for DVD Video discs.

DVD-RW ........... Indicates the functions that can beperformed for DVD-RW discs.

DVD-R ............ Indicates the functions that can beperformed for DVD-R discs.

AUDIO CD ........... Indicates the functions that can beperformed for Audio CDs.

CD-RJPEG

.......... Indicates the functions that can beperformed for CD-R discs in JPEG format.

CD-RWJPEG

........... Indicates the functions that can beperformed for CD-RW discs in JPEG format.

BD Video

Enjoy BD-specific functions including BONUSVIEW (BD-ROMProfile 1 Version 1.1), such as picture-in-picture, and BD-LIVE(page 25).For the BD video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE, you can enjoy additional contents by copying the datafrom the discs or downloading it via the internet. For instance,

this function is capable of playing the original movie as theprimary video while playing video commentary from the filmdirector on a small screen as a secondary video.

NOTEThe available functions differ depending on the disc.

Title, Chapter and Track

Blu-ray discs and DVDs are divided into Titles andChapters. If the disc has more than one movie on it, eachmovie would be a separate Title. Chapters, on the otherhand, are subdivisions of titles. (See Example 1.)

Audio CDs are divided into Tracks. You can think of aTrack as one tune on an Audio CD. (See Example 2.)

Example 1: Blu-ray disc or DVD

Example 2: Audio CD

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Important Information

Disc Precautions

Be Careful of Scratches and DustBD, DVD and CD discs are sensitive to dust, fingerprintsand especially scratches. A scratched disc may not be ableto be played back. Handle discs with care and store themin a safe place.

Proper Disc StoragePlace the disc in the center of thedisc case and store the case anddisc upright.

Avoid storing discs in locationssubject to direct sunlight, close toheating appliances or in locationsof high humidity.

Do not drop discs or subject themto strong vibrations or impacts.

Avoid storing discs in locationswhere there are large amounts ofdust or moisture.

Handling PrecautionsIf the surface is soiled, wipe gently with a soft, damp (wateronly) cloth. When wiping discs, always move the cloth fromthe center hole toward the outer edge.

Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzene, thinner, staticelectricity 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, thePlayer may decide that the disc is incompatible and ejectthe disc tray, or it may fail to play the disc correctly. Wipeany dirt off the playing surface with a soft cloth.

Cleaning the Pick Up LensNever use commercially available cleaning discs. The useof these discs can damage the lens.

Request the nearest service center approved by SHARP toclean the lens.

Warnings about dew formationCondensation may form on pick up lens or disc in thefollowing conditions:

Immediately after a heater has been turned on.In a steamy or very humid room.When the Player is suddenly moved from a coldenvironment to a warm one.When condensation forms:

It becomes difficult for the Player to read the signalson the disc and prevents the Player from operatingproperly.

To remove condensation:Take out the disc and leave the Player with the poweroff until the condensation disappears. Using the Playerwhen there is condensation may cause malfunction.

Copyright

Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted workswhich must not be recorded without the authority of theowner of the copyright. Refer to relevant laws in yourcountry.This product incorporates copyright protection technologythat is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual

property rights. Use of this copyright protection technologymust be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended forhome and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwiseauthorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering ordisassembly is prohibited.

U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698;6,516,132; and 5,583,936

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of DolbyLaboratories.Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #s:5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616;

6,487,535; 7,392,195; 7,272,567; 7,333,929; 7,212,872 &other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS isa registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential are trademarksof DTS, Inc. 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

is a trademark.

BD-LIVE logo is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association.

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo LicensingCorporation.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition MultimediaInterface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMILicensing LLC.x.v.Color and x.v.Color logo are trademarks.Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos aretrademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems,Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

ENERGY STAR Program Information

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

To comply with the ENERGY STAR standards mentionedabove, please set the Quick Start function to No asdescribed on page 37.

Products that have earnedthe ENERGY STAR aredesigned to protect theenvironment throughsuperior energy efficiency.

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Getting Started

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Remote control unit AA size battery (g2) AC cord

AV cable

Step 2: Selecting equipment to connect

Step 1: Unpacking

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

Connection varies with the equipment used. Refer to Connection. (Pages 1318)Turn off the devices before connecting.

Step 3: Playing back discsPlay back a Blu-ray disc after connecting the Player to your favorite equipment.Refer to Disc Playback. (Pages 1934)

Step 4: Adjust settings

Adjust settings to enjoy various features and other functions for playing discs.Refer to Settings. (Pages 3544)


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Introduction

Main Unit (Rear)

Main Unit (Front)

Major Components

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VIDEO output jack (p. 16)

2CH AUDIO output jacks (p. 17)

ETHERNET terminal (p. 18)

HDMI OUT terminal (p. 14)

BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminalBD STORAGE (pp. 25, 42)SERVICE for software (p. 43)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICALterminal (p. 17)

Cooling fanThe cooling fan operates while thepower to the Player is on.

AC IN terminal (p. 19)

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Remote control sensor (p. 19)

Disc tray (p. 23)

OPEN/CLOSE (p. 23)

ON indicator (p. 20)STANDBY indicator (p. 20)

Front panel display (p. 20)

BD/DVD/CD mode indicator (p. 20)

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Major Components

POWER (p. 20)

m OPEN/CLOSE (p. 23)

AUDIO (p. 30), SUBTITLE (p. 30)

Number buttons (p. 34)

REPEAT (pp. 29, 30)T SKIP/k (pp. 26, 29)

U SKIP/l (pp. 26, 29)

F PAUSE (p. 29)

d PLAY (p. 23)

TOP MENU/TITLE LIST (pp. 24, 26)

Cursor buttons (a/b/c/d), ENTER (pp. 21, 35)

EXIT (pp. 20, 35)

A (Red), B (Green), C (Blue), D (Yellow) (pp. 26-28, 32,41)

(Lock) (See below.)

VIDEO OUTPUT RESET (p. 36)DISPLAY (pp. 23, 30)

TV control buttons (p. 21)

FUNCTION (pp. 31, 33)

V FWD (p. 29)

S REV (p. 29)

H STOP (p. 23)

POP-UP MENU (p. 24)

n RETURN (p. 29)

PinP (p. 25)

SETUP (pp. 21, 35)

Keylock functionYou can set the keylock to prevent accidental operations.This function allows TVs compatible with AQUOS LINK toalso perform a Key Lock on the player.Press and hold (Lock) for more than 5 seconds.

Each time you perform this operation, the function isactivated or deactivated.If you try to operate the Player while the keylock functionis set, Hold blinks on the front display panel to indicatethat the keylock function is set.

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Introduction to Connections

This Player is equipped with the terminals/jacks listed below. Find the corresponding terminal/jack on your videoequipment. Using the supplied cable or commercially available cables, connect the video first. Then connect theaudio.

Video terminals/jacks on this Player

Higher Quality

Standard Quality

HDMI OUT terminal1

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COMPONENT VIDEO OUTjacks

2

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VIDEO output jack3

Page 16

Audio terminals/jacks on this Player

Digital audio connection

Higher Quality

Standard Quality

HDMI OUT terminal1

Page 14

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTOPTICAL terminal

2

Page 17

Analog audio connection

Standard Quality 2CH AUDIO output jacks

Page 17

Broadband Internet connection

ETHERNET terminal

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Connection

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Video Connections

Connecting to the HDMI Terminal

You can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal.See page 44 for information on the output of next generation audio formats.When you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.

This Player

Equipment with an HDMI terminal

NOTEAudio transmitted in DTS-HD HighResolution Audio and DTS-HD MasterAudio formats is output from the HDMIterminal as Bitstream. Connect anamplifier with a built-in decoder to enjoythe fine sound quality.

Selecting the priority video output whenconnecting HDMI and Component video

When you connect both an HDMI cable and acomponent cable to this player, you need to selectthe priority video output in Settings Audio VideoSettings Video Out Select. (See page 36.)

NOTEWhen you connect the player to a SHARP TV with anHDMI cable only and the TV is turned on, the video output

switches to HDMI automatically. (The above setting isunnecessary.)When you connect the player to a TV with an HDMI cable,HDMI Video Out is set to Auto. If you dont get a stableimage, select the desired resolution*.When you set HDMI Video Out to a setting other thanAuto, you can only select resolutions* that are compatiblewith the connected TV.Refer to HDMI Video Out on page 36 regarding theresolutions of the HDMI video output.

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When using an HDMI output,7.1 ch Digital Output isavailable.

HDMI cable(commercially available)

1

2

To HDMI OUT terminal

To HDMI IN terminal

TVProjector AV receiver

STEPS

Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.Firmly connect an HDMI cable (commercially available) to the HDMI terminals (1 and2).

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After connectingSecure the HDMI cable to the HDMI cable holder, passing it through the holder. (Page 11)If desired, connect audio equipment. (Page 17)Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 2328)Refer to AQUOS LINK function. (Pages 22 and 37)


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Video Connections

Connecting to the Component Jacks

You can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images through the component jacks.

Y

PB(CB)

PR(CR)

COMPO-NENT IN

This Player

Video equipment with component jacks

NOTEConnect the Blu-ray disc player to LCD TV directly.If you play back the image via VCR, the image maydeteriorate due to the copy guard function.When you record the program where copyrightis protected, the copy guard function is activatedautomatically; the program cannot be recordedcorrectly. Also, the playback image via VCR maydeteriorate due to this function. However, this is nota malfunction. When you watch the program wherecopyright is protected, we recommend that the Blu-raydisc player be connected to LCD TV directly.

CAUTION

You need to select the priority video output inSettings Audio Video Settings Video OutSelect. (See page 36.)When the priority video output is set to HDMI inVideo Out Select, the video resolution which is outputfrom the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks is the oneset in HDMI Video Out.When the output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTjacks is prioritized, set the priority video output toComponent.

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Connection


To COMPONENTVIDEO OUT jacks

VCR

Blu-ray DiscPlayer

LCD TV

Connect directly

(Red)

(Blue)

(Green)

(Red)

(Blue)

(Green)

Component video cable(commercially available)

1

2To COMPONENTIN 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 (1and2).

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After connecting

Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of the TV. (Page 17)

Red

Blue

Green

Red

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Video Connections

Connecting to the Video Jack

You can enjoy the images through the video jack.

This Player

Video equipment with a video jack

NOTEConnect the Blu-ray disc player to LCD TV

directly. If you play back the image via VCR,the image may deteriorate due to the copyguard function.When you record the program wherecopyright is protected, the copy guardfunction is activated automatically; theprogram cannot be recorded correctly.Also, the playback image via VCR maydeteriorate due to this function. However,this is not a malfunction. When you watchthe program where copyright is protected,we recommend that the Blu-ray disc playerbe connected to LCD TV directly.

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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 and2).

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AV cable (supplied)

1

2

(Yellow)

(Yellow)


VCR

Blu-ray DiscPlayer

LCD TV

Connect directly

To VIDEO output jack

To VIDEO input jack

After connecting

Connect audio equipment or the audio terminals of the TV. (Page 17)

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Audio Connections

Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal or Audio Jacks

You can connect audio equipment or the TV to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal or 2CH AUDIO output jacks.See page 44 for information on the output of next generation audio formats.

This Player

Audio equipment with a digital audio input terminal or audio jacks

STEPS

Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.

Firmly connect an optical digital cable (commercially available) or AV cable (supplied) to the optical digital audioterminals or audio jacks (1 and2, or3 and4).

1

2

After connecting

Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 2328)

Amplifier

When using OPTICAL output,5.1 ch Digital Output is available.7.1 ch Digital Output is not available.

NOTE:7.1 ch Audio is available via the HDMIterminal.

TV

To 2CH AUDIOoutput jacks

To AUDIOinput jacks

(White)

Optical digital cable(commercially available)

3

(Red)

(White) (Red)

Red

White

RedWhite

4

To OPTICAL outputterminal 1

To OPTICALinput terminal 2

AV cable (supplied)

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LAN

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 25 and 38 regarding further information on BD-LIVE functions.When using the internet, a broadband internet connection as shown below is required.

After connecting

Perform the communication setting. (Pages 3941)Load a BD-LIVE compatible disc and play back the contents. (Pages 23 and 25)

STEPS

Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.Firmly connect a LAN cable (commercially available) to the ETHERNET terminal (1 and2).12

Example of a Broadband Internet Connection

This Player

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CAUTIONWhen using a broadband internet connection, a contractwith an internet service provider is required. For more

details, contact your nearest internet service provider.Refer to the operation manual of the equipment you haveas the connected equipment and connection method maydiffer depending on your internet environment.

NOTEUse a LAN cable/router supporting 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX.

LAN cable(commercially available)

Internet Modem Hub or broadband router PC

To ETHERNETterminal 1

To LAN terminal 2


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Before Starting Playback

Loading the Batteries in theRemote Control

Hold in the tab on the battery cover and pull thecover towards the direction of the arrow.

Load the two AA size batteries (R-06 size,UM/SUM-3). Place batteries with their terminalscorresponding to them andn indications inbattery compartment.

Insert the smaller tab of the battery cover intothe opening1, and press down on the coveruntil it clicks in place2.

NOTEDo not subject the remote control unit to shock, water orexcessive humidity.The remote control unit may not function if the Player'sremote sensor is in direct sunlight or any other strong light.Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst.Read the battery warnings and use the batteries properly.Do not mix old and new batteries, or mix different brands.Remove the batteries if you will not use the remote controlunit for an extended period of time.

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2

3

Connecting the Power Cord

Plug the supplied AC cord into the AC IN terminal onthe rear of the Player. Then plug into AC outlet.

NOTEPlace the Player close to the AC outlet, and keep thepower plug within reach.TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTTOUCH THE UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLESWHILE THE AC CORD IS CONNECTED.

The STANDBY indicator blinks while the Player is preparingfor starting up. You cannot turn the Player on until theSTANDBY indicator stops blinking.If you are not going to use this Player for a long period oftime, be sure to remove the AC cord from the AC outlet.

Approximate operating range ofremote control

Disc Playback

19

Disc

Playback

Remote control sensor

Remote control unit

30 30

7 m

To AC IN terminal

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Turning the Power On

Turning the power on

Press POWER on the remote control or on the Playerto turn on the power of the Player.

Entering standby

Press POWER on the remote control or on the Playerto enter standby.

If you press POWER again immediately after enteringstandby, the Player may not turn on. If this happens, waitfor 10 seconds or more and then turn on the power again.

NOTEWhen the STANDBY indicator is blinking (may take sometime), the Player cannot be turned on.

Indicators on the Player

ON indicator

Green on Power on

STANDBY indicator

Red blinks Preparing for standby

Red on Standby

BD/DVD/CD mode indicator

Off No disc

Blue on Playing back

White on Disc stopped

White blinks Loading a disc

When you turn on the power, the Menu screenautomatically displays for a while.Press EXIT to erase the display.

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POWER

BD/DVD/CD mode indicator

STANDBY indicator

ON indicator


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Operating a SHARP TV Using theRemote Control

The Universal Remote Control may operate the basicfunctions of the SHARP TV.

TV function control

TV Power: POWERTV-AV Selector: INPUTTV Volume up/down: VOLe/fTV Channel up/down: CHr/s

Language Setting

Changing the on-screen displaylanguage

Press SETUP to display the Setup Menu screen.

Pressa/b/c/d to select On ScreenLanguage, then press ENTER.

Displays The Title List Settings

On Screen Language Picture

Pressa/b to select the language you want todisplay on the screen, then press ENTER.

English

Espaol

Franais

NOTETo select the DVD disc language, such as subtitlelanguage, etc., see page 24.

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Turning Off the LCD Backlight andIndications

If you feel that the indicators on the Player are toobright when watching movies, you can turn them offexcept for the ON indicator.

Press SETUP to display the Setup Menu screen.Pressa/b/c/d to select Settings, thenpress ENTER.

Pressa/b to select Front Display/LED, thenpress ENTER.

Audio Video Settings

Quick Start

Auto Power Off

AQUOS LINK

Playback Setting

Communication Setup

VersionFront Display/LED

USB Memory Management

Software Update

System Reset

Pressc/d to select On or Off, then pressENTER.

Press SETUP or EXIT to exit.

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Using AQUOS LINK

Controlling the Blu-ray disc playerusing AQUOS LINK

What is AQUOS LINK?

Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), withAQUOS LINK you can interactively operate this player withyour SHARP AQUOS TV.

What you can do with AQUOS LINKWhen you connect this player to the LCD TV compatiblewith AQUOS LINK using an HDMI cable, you can performthe function listed below. (See page 14 for connecting to theHDMI terminal).

Automatic input select functionWhen you start playback of this player, the input selector ofthe LCD TV will automatically switch to the LCD TV inputterminal connected to the player and the playback image will

appear on the screen, even if you are watching a TV program.

Automatic power off functionIf you turn off the LCD TV when this player is in stop mode,the power of this player will be turned off automatically. (In thecase, while playing back a disc, the power does not turn off.)

Automatic power on functionWhen you switch to the LCD TV input terminal connectedto this player, the power of this player will be turned onautomatically.

NOTEIn order to make AQUOS LINK available, set up AQUOS

LINK on the LCD TV that is connected to this player. Seepage 37 regarding the setup of this player.Refer to the Operation Manual of the TV for detailsregarding setup.

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BD/DVD/CD PlaybackThis section explains playback of commerciallyavailable BD Video and DVD Video discs (like movies),CDs, and recorded DVD-RW/R discs.

Loading a Disc

Press POWER to turn on the power.

Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

Load a disc on the disc tray.Insert the disc with the label face up.In case of disc recorded on both sides, face down theside to play back.

Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

BD/DVD Video Playback

BD-RBD VIDEO BD-RE

DVD-RWDVD VIDEO DVD-R

This player supports DVD upscaling during DVD playback.

Load a disc.Playback may begin automatically, depending on thedisc.Playback begins from the first title.The menu may be displayed first, depending on thedisc. Perform playback operation by following thedirections on the screen.

PressdPLAYif playback does not beginautomatically or playback is stopped.

NOTEThe disc load time may vary depending on the disc.

Regarding playback of BD video discs

Some of the newly released BD video discs cannot beplayed back unless you update the player software to thelatest version. Therefore, it may be required to update thesoftware of the player.Refer to page 43 for more information regarding softwareupdates for the player.

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1

2

To stop playbackPressHSTOP.

Resume playback functionIf you pressd PLAYnext, playback will resume fromthe point where the Player was previously stopped. Toplayback from the beginning, cancel resume mode bypressingH STOP, then pressd PLAY. (This may not

work depending on the type of disc. In this case, open thedisc tray or enter standby.)

NOTEResume playback may not function depending on the disc.

Displaying the disc information

Press DISPLAYduring playback.Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switchesas follows.

Type of discTitle number being played / Total number of TitlesChapter number being played / Total number ofChaptersElapsed playback time / Total playback time for theTitle

NOTEDisc Information Screen A disappears after about 1 minuteelapses without performing any operations.For some commercially-released BD VIDEO discs, the totalplayback time display for the Chapter/Title may not appear.

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BD-VIDEO

00:00:12

1/1

1 0/1 1

03/ :12 :28

00:00:12

03/ :12 :28

1

2

3

4

4

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Disc

Playback

OPEN/CLOSEPOWER

Disc Information Screen A

Disc Information Screen B

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BD/DVD Menus

This section explains how to play back a BD/DVDvideo disc with a top menu, disc menu or pop-upmenu.

The titles listed in the top menu and a disc guide (foroptions like subtitles and audio languages) are given

in the disc menu.

Start playback by selecting a title

from the top menuBD VIDEO DVD VIDEO

Press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST.The top menu screen is displayed if present on theBD/DVD video disc.

2

3 4

Latin

RockClassic

1 Jazz

T O P M E N U

Pressa/b/c/d to select the title, then pressENTER.

The selected title is played back.

NOTEThe procedure explained on this page is the basicoperation procedure. Procedures vary depending onthe BD/DVD video disc, so you may need to fol low theinstructions in the BD/DVD video disc manual or theinstructions displayed on the screen.

Top menuWith some BD/DVD discs, the top menu may be referredto as the Title Menu. Use TOP MENU/TITLE LIST onthe remote control when the instructions refer to TitleMenu.If no top menu is available, the TOP MENU/TITLE LISTbutton will have no effect.

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2

BD/DVD/CD Playback

Using the disc menu

DVD VIDEO

Example: Select SUBTITLE LANGUAGE.

Press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST.The disc menu screen is displayed if present on the

DVD video disc.Pressa/b to select SUBTITLE LANGUAGE,then press ENTER.

The screen for selecting the subtitle language isdisplayed.

MENU

1 AUDIO LANGUAGE

3 AUDIO2 SUBTITLE LANGUAGE

Pressa/b to select the subtitle language, thenpress ENTER.

Press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST to exit.

Using the pop-up menu

BD VIDEO

Press POP-UP MENU during playback.The pop up menu screen is displayed.

The menu contents displayed vary depending on thedisc. For details on how to see and operate the pop-up menu, refer to the manual for the disc.

Pop-up menu

Previous page

Next page

Pressa/b/c/d to select the desired item,then press ENTER.

Press POP-UP MENU to exit.The pop-up menu will automatically disappear forsome discs.

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BD/DVD/CD Playback

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE

BD VIDEO

This Player is compatible with additional functions ofBD-Video, BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM Profile 1 Version1.1) and BD-LIVE.

For BD-Video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW, thefunctions of Picture in Picture and Virtual Package areavailable. For BD-LIVE compatible discs, you can enjoya variety of functions via the internet in addition to theBONUSVIEW functions.

Virtual Package/BD-LIVE data is saved in LocalStorage (USB memory device connected to thisPlayer). To enjoy these functions, connect a USBmemory device (2GB or greater) supporting USB2.0 High Speed (480Mbit/s) to the BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminal (page 11) on the back of this player.

If there is insufficient storage space, the data will not becopied/downloaded. Delete unneeded data or use a newUSB memory device.If a USB memory device containing other data (previouslyrecorded) is used, the video and audio may not play backproperly.If the USB memory device is disconnected from this playerduring playback of Virtual Package/BD-LIVE data, playbackof the disc will stop.Some time may be required for the data to load (read/write).Refer to USB Memory Management on page 42 forerasing the Virtual Package data and the BD-LIVE data inthe USB memory device.

NOTESHARP cannot guarantee that all brands USB memorydevices will operate with this player.Only USB memory devices formatted with FAT 32/16 arecompatible.Do not use a USB extension cable when connecting a USBmemory device to the BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminal ofthe player.

Using a USB extension cable may prevent the playerfrom performing correctly.

Use of Picture in Picture function

(secondary audio/video playback)

BD-Video that includes secondary audio and videocompatible with Picture in Picture can be played backwith secondary audio and video simultaneously as asmall video in the corner.

Press PinP during playback to show the 2-picture screen.

To remove the secondary video, press PinPagain.

NOTETo listen to secondary audio, make sure that SecondaryAudio is set to On. (See page 36.)The secondary audio and video for Picture In Picture mayautomatically play back and be removed depending on the

content. Also, playable areas may be restricted.

Virtual Package

For BD-Video discs compatible with Virtual Package,data is copied from the discs or internet to localstorage. It is automatically copied to the local storageprior to playback. You can enjoy a variety of additionalfunctions including secondary video, secondary audio,subtitles, movie trailers, etc.

The playback methods vary depending on the disc. Fordetails, refer to the disc manual.

BD-LIVE

In this Player, a variety of contents with interactivefunctions are available through BD-LIVE compatible Blu-ray discs by connecting to the internet. You can enjoythe download of bonus features such as latest movietrailers to the USB memory device, communicationcompatible BD-J interactive games, etc.

The available functions differ depending on the disc.

NOTERegarding playback method of BD-LIVE contents, etc.,perform the operations in accordance with the instructionsin the BD disc manual.To enjoy BD-LIVE functions, perform the broadbandinternet connection (page 18) and communication settings(pages 3941).Refer to page 38 regarding the setup to restrict access toBD-LIVE contents.

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Disc

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BD/DVD/CD Playback

DVD-R/-RW/BD-RE/-R Playback

DVD-R DVD-RW BD-RE BD-R

You can play back a recorded disc (DVD: VR formatfinalized disc only / BD: BDAV format disc only).

NOTEFinalize refers to a recorder processing a recorded discso that it will play in other DVD players/recorders as wellas this player. Only finalized DVD discs will play back inthis player. (This player does not have a function to finalizediscs.)

Playback by selecting a title

Load a recorded disc.The Title List screen is displayed.

Program1

Program2

Program3

Program4

Program5

Program6

When loading a BD disc with usage restrictions placedby a BD recorder, the password input screen appears.Then, input your password.

If you input a wrong password three times, the disctray will open. Close the disc tray, and then input acorrect password.If the Title List screen is not displayed, press TOPMENU/TITLE LIST.

Pressa/b/c/d to select the desired title, thenpress ENTER.

When seven or more titles are displayed, switch pagesby pressingKSKIP/k orLSKIP/l.Playback of the selected title will begin.You can playback by pressingdPLAYinstead ofpressing ENTER.

PressHSTOP to stop playback.

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NOTEThe Title List screen also can be displayed by pressingTOP MENU/TITLE LIST when playback is stopped or bypressing ENTER after choosing Displays The Title Listin Setup Menu when playback is stopped.

About Title List

The Title List can be displayed in two types, Thumbnail andTitle Name.Each time you pressA(Red), the screen changes betweenThumbnail and Title Name.

Information of selected titleTitle NameRecording DateRecording DurationCaption for Color Button

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5/21 Fri 9:30 AM 110 Min.

Program 1

Program1

Program2

Program3

Program4

Program5

Program6

By Chapter Playlist FunctionsDCBTitle NameA

5/21

[From Old]

Fri 9:30 AM

1 Program 1 5/21 Fri 110 Min.


3 Program 3 7/3 Mon 56 Min.

4 Program 4 9/18 Thu 40 Min.

110 Min.

Program 1

Sorting Playlist FunctionsDCBThumbnailA

1

2

3

1

3

Title Name

Thumbnail

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BD/DVD/CD Playback

Playing back the title you stoppedwhile being played.

Press D (Yellow) while the Title List screen isdisplayed.

From Beginning From Continued

Playback

Pressc/d to select the type of Playback, thenpress ENTER.

Playback of the title will begin.


1

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Playback by selecting a chapter

Press B (Green) while the Thumbnail screen isdisplayed.

The chapter screen is displayed.

Chapter

1

Chapter

2

Chapter

3

Chapter4

Chapter5

Chapter6

When seven or more chapters are displayed, switchpages by pressingKSKIP/k orLSKIP/l.To return to the Thumbnail screen, press B (Green).

Pressa/b/c/d to select the desired chapter,then press ENTER.

Playback of the selected chapter will begin.You can playback by pressingdPLAYinstead ofpressing ENTER.


Sorting the titles

Each time you press B (Green) while the Title Namescreen is displayed, the Title Name display changesbetween displaying the newest title first and the oldesttitle first.

Playback by selecting a Playlist

Press C (Blue) while the Thumbnail screen isdisplayed.

The Playlist screen is displayed.

Original Functions

5/21 Fri 9:30 AM



110 Min.

Program 1

DC

Pressa/b to select the title, then pressENTER.

Playback of the selected title will begin.


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BD/DVD/CD Playback

Audio CD Playback

AUDIO CD

Playback from the beginning

Load an audio CD.The CD screen is displayed.(The CD screen is displayed only when a compactdisc recorded in the CD-DA format is inserted.)Playback may begin automatically, depending on thedisc.

1 Track 01 5:16

2 Track 02 5:10

3 Track 03 5:23

4 Track 04 5:03

5 Track 05 4:44

6 Track 06 5:08

00:00:11

1/12

1/12

Off

3 L+R

Select EnterFunctions

5:160:00

Track01Functions

D

PressdPLAYif playback does not beginautomatically or playback is stopped.


Resume playback function

If you pressd PLAYnext, playback will resume fromthe point where the Player was previously stopped. Toplayback from the beginning, cancel resume mode bypressingH STOP, then pressd PLAY. (This may notwork depending on the type of disc. In this case, open thedisc tray or enter standby.)

NOTEResume playback may not function depending on the disc.

1

2

3

Playback by selecting a track

Pressa/b to select the track, then pressENTER during playback or when playback isstopped.

Playback of the selected track will begin.

1 Track01 5:16

2 Track02 5:10

3 Track 03 5:23

4 Track 04 5:03

5 Track 05 4:44

6 Track 06 5:08

00 : 00 :11

3/12

3/12

Off

3 L+R

Select EnterFunctions

5:230:00

Track 03

Functions

D


Operation procedure for theFunctions menu

Press D (Yellow) (Functions) when the CD screenis displayed.

The Functions menu is activated.

1 Track 01 5:16

2 Track02 5:10

3 Track 03 5:23

4 Track 04 5:03

5 Track 05 4:44

6 Track 06 5:08

00 : 00 :11

3/12

3/12

Off

3 L+R

ReturnSelect EnterTrack select

5:230:00

Track 03Functions

D

Pressa/b to select the desired setting, thenpress ENTER.

When playback is stopped, only Track can beselected.For a description of each setting, see Functionswhich can be set (Page 34).

Pressa/b/c/d to set, then press ENTER.Operations vary depending on the setting. Follow theoperation instructions on the screen.

PressnRETURN or D (Yellow) to exit theFunctions menu.

NOTEThe displayed items vary depending on the disc.

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Playback Functions

BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE

DVD VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW

AUDIO CD

NOTESome operations in the following playback functionscannot be performed depending on the specifications ofthe disc.

Fast Forward/Reverse (Search)

Fast Forward/Reverse functions whenGREVorJFWD is pressed during playback.Example: WhenJFWD is pressed

The search speed will change each time you press thebutton.

When playing back a DVDYou cannot fast forward or fast reverse from one title andcontinue to another title (except when playing audio CDs).

Skipping to the Next or the Start ofthe Current Chapter (Track)

Skipping (to the beginning of a chapter or track)functions whenTSKIP/k orUSKIP/l ispressed during playback.

Pause/Frame Advance Playback

Pause functions whenFPAUSE is pressed during

playback. (If you are playing back an audio CD, the CDwill also pause.)

Frame Advance Playback functions whenUSKIP/lis pressed during Pause.

Frame Advance Playback may not function properly withdiscs other than DVD-RW (VR format).

NOTESome BD/DVD Video discs are not compatible with Pause/Frame Advance Playback.Frame Advance/Reverse Playback can be performed forDVD discs by pressingLSKIP/l orKSKIP/k

during pause.

Slow Playback

Slow Playback functions whenLSKIP/l orK SKIP/k is pressed for more than 2 secondsduring pause.

PressdPLAYto return to normal playback.

NOTEThis doesn't work for audio CDs.Reverse Slow Playback cannot be performed for BD video.

Repeat Playback of a Title orChapter (Repeat Playback)

Play back the title or chapter you want to repeat.

Press REPEAT.

Pressc/d to select the type of RepeatPlayback.

Playback Title: Repeats the title currently being played

back.Playback Chapter: Repeats the chapter currentlybeing played back.Scene Selection: Repeats the specified scene of titleor chapter.

Playback Title Playback Chapter Scene Selection

PressnRETURN to cancel without setting thetype of Repeat Playback.

For Audio CD, you can select Playing Disc, PlayingTrack and Specify The Part as Repeat Playbackoptions.

Press ENTER.Example: Repeat playback of a title (TITLE)

BD-VIDEO

00:20:30

1

1/3

5.1ch

5 5/2

2 English

1

On Title Repeat

On Title Repeat

Press REPEAT to return to normal playback.

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Playback Functions

Partial Repeat Playback (RepeatPlayback of a Specified Part)

DVD VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW

AUDIO CD

NOTESome operations in the following playback function cannotbe performed depending on the specifications of the disc.

Press REPEAT during playback.Pressc/d to select Scene Selection, thenpress ENTER.

Set Start Point displays.

Playback Title Playback Chapter Scene Selection

Set Start Point

Press ENTER at the scene where you want to

set the start point.Set End Point displays.

Press ENTER at the scene where you want toset the end point.

You can pressV FWD to fast forward to the scenewhere you want to set the end point. When youreach the desired scene, simply pressIPLAYandthen ENTER to set the end point. To cancel RepeatPlayback, press REPEAT.

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NOTEPressLSKIP/l, the Repeat Playback is cancelledand the next chapter being play back.PressKSKIP/k once, the Repeat Playback iscancelled and the player returns to the start of currentchapter (track).If you pressKSKIP/k again (within about 5 seconds)the player will skip to the beginning of the previous chapter(track).For Partial Repeat Playback, set the start and end pointswithin the same title.Repeat Playback may be forbidden depending on the disc.Partial Repeat Playback may not work in multi-anglescenes.If you press DISPLAY, you can confirm the RepeatPlayback status.

Displaying the Audio Information

You can display the audio information on the disccurrently being played back by pressingAUDIO.

The displayed contents vary depending on the disc.DVD VIDEOBD VIDEO

The audio track currently being played back will bedisplayed.If multiple audio channels are recorded, you can switchthe audio channel by pressingAUDIO.

DVD-RDVD-RW

When a recorded broadcast with stereo ormonaural audio is played back:

Stereo is displayed. (Audio cannot be switched.)NOTE

When you play a program recorded in stereo or monaural,and if you are listening to the Bitstream sound via the digitaloutput jack, you cannot select the audio channel. SetAudio Out to PCM (Page 37), or if you want to changethe audio channel, listen via the analog output jacks.

Switching Subtitles

If subtitles are provided in multiple languages, you can

switch between them.

Press SUBTITLE during playback.

The display indicates the subtitle number currently beingplayed back, and the subtitles appear.Each time SUBTITLE is pressed, the subtitles change. is displayed if a disc has no subtitles.You can also select Off.

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Switching the Angle

If multiple angles are recorded, you can switchbetween them.

Press FUNCTION during playback.The Function Control screen is displayed on the TV.

Pressa/b to select the Angle Number column,then press ENTER.

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Pressa/b to select the desired Angle Number,then press ENTER.

is displayed if a disc is recorded with only oneangle.

PressnRETURN or FUNCTION to close theFunction Control screen.

NOTEThe displayed items vary depending on the disc.

If you access the Function Control screen during playbackof a BD/DVD video, it may be impossible to operate theBD/DVD video playback. In cases like this, close theFunction Control screen.

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Displaying the Angle Mark

You can change settings so that Angle Mark appearsin the right bottom part of the screen when multipleangles are recorded. (The Angle Mark is displayedfor BD/DVD video.) The settings can be changed inSettings - Playback Setting - Angle Mark Display

(Page 38).

NOTESettings for audio and subtitles can be changed also inFunction Control screen (Page 33).The operations of subtitles, angle and audio differaccording to each disc. You may need to refer to theoperation manual of the disc.The following operations will not work when playing backan audio CD:Slow Playback, Frame Advance

Display of functionsThe display for subtitles, angle or audio automaticallydisappears after 5 seconds.

Switching between functionsYou can switch the subtitles and audio at the FunctionControl screen (Page 33).The operation for each function varies depending on thedisc. See the manual for the disc.

Fast Forward/ReverseYou cannot perform Fast Forward/Fast Reverse betweentitles. At the end or beginning of the title, Fast Forward/Fast Reverse will be cancelled and normal playback willautomatically resume.Subtitles are not played back with BD/DVD video discsduring Fast Forward and Fast Reverse.

Slow PlaybackYou cannot perform Slow Playback between titles. At theend of the title, Slow Playback will be cancelled and normalplayback will automatically resume.

Repeat PlaybackRepeat Playback may be forbidden depending on the disc.Partial Repeat Playback may not work in multi-anglescenes.For Partial Repeat Playback, set the start and end pointswithin the same title.

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JPEG File Playback

CD-RJPEG

CD-RWJPEG

NOTEThis Player can play still images (JPEG files) that have beenrecorded on CD-RW/R discs. For details on the still imagesthat you can play using this player, refer to About theJPEG file format on page 7.During Normal play, still images are played one by onewhile during Slide show, they are automatically replacedone after another.

Playing back still images insequence

Load the disc containing the still images, andpressdPLAY.

The first still image appears on the screen.PressTSKIP/k orUSKIP/l to proceed tothe next or previous still image.The same operation can be performed by pressingc/d orSREV/VFWD.

To stop the still image playback at any time,pressHSTOP.

Playing back still images in aselected folder

Load the disc containing still images, then pressSETUP.

Pressa/b/c/d to select Picture, then pressENTER.

Usea/b/c/d to select the folder whose stillimages are to be played, then press ENTER.

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PressTSKIP/k orU SKIP/l to replaceone image with another.

The same operation can be performed by pressingc/d orSREV/VFWD.PressnRETURN if you wish to return to the folderselection screen.

To stop the still image playback at any time,pressHSTOP.

Playing back Slide Show

In Step 2 of the left side Playing back stillimages in a selected folder, pressdPLAY(Slide Show).

The still images inside the selected folder are playedas a slide show.

To pause the playback at any time, pressFPAUSE.

PressdPLAYto resume playback.

To stop the playback at any time, pressHSTOP.Pressn RETURN to play a slide show of stillimages in another folder.

Setting slide show speed/repeatplayback

Press C (Blue) (Slide Show Menu) during thefolder selection screen.

The setting screen for Slide Show Speed/RepeatMode Setting appears.

Pressa/b to select Slide Show Speed, then

press ENTER.

Slide Show Speed

Repeat Mode Setting

Normal

The slide show speed may be selected from Fast,Normal, Slow1 and Slow2.

Pressa/b to select the desired speed, thenpress ENTER.

Pressa/b to select Repeat Mode Setting,

then press ENTER.

Yes No

Slide Show Speed

Repeat Mode Setting

Pressc/d to select the desired item, thenpress ENTER.

Press EXIT to exit.

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Settings During Playback

Function Control

This allows you to adjust various settings at once, likesubtitles, angle settings and the title selection for DirectPlayback. You can adjust the video and audio to suityour preferences. The operations are the same for BDand DVD.

Function Control screen

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Playback status displayShows the operation status and the disc type.

Setting itemsSelects a title (or track) or chapter for playback, or performsvideo/audio settings.

Title/Track Number (Direct Title/Track Skip)Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip)

Playback Elapsed Time (Direct Time Skip)Subtitle LanguageAngle NumberAudioRepeat

Operation guide displayProvides help on remote control button operations.

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Function control operationprocedure

Press FUNCTION during playback.The Function Control screen is displayed on the TV.

Pressa/b to select the desired setting, thenpress ENTER.

For a description of each setting, see Functionswhich can be set (Page 34).

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Pressa/b/c/d to set, then press ENTER.Operations vary depending on the setting. Follow theoperation instructions on the screen.

PressnRETURN or FUNCTION to close theFunction Control screen.

NOTEIf is displayed for an option like title number orsubtitles, the disc has no titles or subtitles which can be

selected.The displayed items vary depending on the disc.If you access the Function Control screen during playbackof a BD/DVD video, it may be impossible to operate theBD/DVD video playback. In cases like this, close theFunction Control screen.

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Settings During Playback

Functions which can be set

Shows the title number being played back (or track number when playing back an audioCD). You can skip to the start of the title (or track).To skip to the start of a selected title (or track), press the Number buttons to enter thetitle (or track) number when this option is highlighted.

Shows the chapter number being played back. You can skip to the start of the chapter.To skip to the start of a selected chapter, press the Number buttons to enter thechapter number when this option is highlighted.

Shows the time elapsed from the beginning of the current disc title (or track). This letsyou skip to a specific time.Pressc/d to select the Hour, Minute or Second, then pressa/b or the Numberbuttons to set the time. Press ENTER to start playback at the set time.

Shows the currently selected subtitle language. If subtitles are provided in otherlanguages, you can switch to your preferred language.

Shows the currently selected type of audio. You can select the desired type of audio.

The current Title (or Chapter) or partial segments can be repeatedly played back. RepeatPlayback is also possible with the REPEAT button on the remote control.

Shows the currently selected angle number. If the video is recorded with multiple angles,you can switch the angle.

NOTEThese functions may not work with all discs.

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Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip)

Playback Elapsed Time (Direct Time Skip)

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SETTINGS

Common operations

The Menu enables various audio/visual settings and adjustments on the functions using the remote controlunit. You need to call up the OSD to perform settings for this player. The following is the explanation for the basicoperations of the Menu.

Example: Setting Front Display/LED

Basic Operation for Playback SettingExample: Setting Parental Control under Playback Setting

Press SETUP to display the Setup Menu screen.

Pressa/b/c/d to select Settings, thenpress ENTER.

Pressa/b to select Playback Setting, then

press ENTER.Pressa/b to select Parental Control, thenpress ENTER.

When you operate this Player for the first time, thepassword setting screen will be displayed. See Whensetting the password for the first time below.

Enter your 4-digit password.You cannot move to the next setting screen until youcan input the correct password.

When setting the password for the first time.

To set the password for the first time, pressc/dto select Yes to enter the password setting

menu, then press ENTER.

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Enter a 4-digit number for the password, thenthe same 4-digit number for confirmation.

Press ENTER to complete the password settingprocedure and move to the next setting screen.

Pressc/d to select the parental control levelfor DVD VIDEO, BD-ROM, and then select thecountry code. Press ENTER after making each

selection.

Parental Control

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Password Setting

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2Select a menu item

4Exit the Menu screen

Press SETUP to displaythe Setup Menu screen.Pressa/b/c/d to selectSettings, then pressENTER.Displays The Title List Settings

On Screen Language Picture

Pressc/d to select the desired item,then press ENTER.

On Off

Pressa/b to select Front Display/LED, then press ENTER.

PressnRETURN to return to theprevious Menu page.


Quick Start

Auto Power Off

AQUOS LINK

Playback Setting

Communication Setup

Version

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TV Aspect Ratio

You can set the screen aspect ratio of the connectedTV, and adjust the video output.If you switch your TV (i.e. because you have bought a

new one) and the screen aspect ratio of the connectedTV changes, you will have to change the TV AspectRatio setting.

Wide 16:9: Select this when connecting to a TV with a16:9 screen aspect ratio.

Normal 4:3: Select this when connecting to a TV with a4:3 screen aspect ratio.

Letter Box: If you connect to a TV with a screen aspectratio of 4:3 and playback a DVD with 16:9 video, thevideo will be played back with black bands at the topand bottom while maintaining the 16:9 ratio.

Pan Scan: If you connect to a TV with a screen aspectratio of 4:3 and playback a DVD with 16:9 video, thevideo will be played back with the left and right sides ofthe image cut off to display in 4:3 screen aspect ratio.(This function works if the disc is labelled for 4:3PS.)

Component Video Out

This sets the resolution of the component videooutput.Some TVs are not fully compatible with the Blu-raydisc player, which may cause the image distortion.In this case, pressVIDEO OUTPUT RESET on theremote control for five seconds. Component VideoOut will be reset to 480i (factory preset value).

1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i

HDMI Video Out

This sets the resolution of the HDMI video output.Some TVs are not fully compatible with the Blu-raydisc player, which may cause the image distortion.In this case, pressVIDEO OUTPUT RESET on theremote control for five seconds. HDMI Video Out willbe reset to Auto (factory preset value).

Auto, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p

NOTEWhen the BD player is connected to a 1080p 24Hz

compatible TV and the HDMI Video Out is set toAuto, 1080p 24Hz will automatically be displayed whencompatible discs are played back.At 1080p 24Hz/1080p 60Hz, there is no output from theCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks and VIDEO output jack.

HDMI, Component

When the priority video output is selected, video is outputfrom the other video terminal with the resolution of theselected video output.There is no output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTjacks and VIDEO output jack when video is output at1080p resolution and the priority video output is selectedto HDMI.If the video equipment connected to each of the terminalsis not compatible with the resolution of the priority videooutput, abnormalities in images on the screen may appear.

Secondary AudioThis toggles the clicking sound on the menu and audiowith secondary video in picture in picture mode forBD-Video.

Select Off when enjoying the high quality sounds of BD-Video.

On, Off

Video Out Select

Dual video output is possible simultaneously from theCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks and the HDMI OUTterminal with the following settings. Select the videooutput which you want to have priority according tothe following chart.

Video OutSelect

DualOutput

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HDMI

No Auto *1

No 1080p No

Yes 1080i 1080i

Yes 720p 720p

Yes 480p 480p

*1 Depends on source. 1080p is not available.

Component

DualOutput

ComponentVideo Out

HDMI OutResolution inDual Mode

Yes 1080i 1080i

Yes 720p 720p

Yes 480p 480p

Yes 480i 480i

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Audio Out

You can set the audio output when connecting toSURROUND equipment.

This sets the audio output connected toSURROUND equipment.

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Digital Output: Select this when you connect usingDIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (OPTICAL).

2ch Audio Output: Select this when you do not useSURROUND sound equipment.

SETTINGS

Dynamic Range Control

This lets you adjust the range between the loudestand softest sounds (dynamic range) for playbackat average volume. Use this when it is hard to heardialog.

Normal: The same audio output range is played as theoriginal recorded audio output range.

Shift*: When Dolby Digital audio is played back, thedynamic range of the audio is adjusted so that thedialog portion can be heard easily. (If the audio soundsabnormal, set to Normal.)

Auto: When you play back audio in the Dolby TrueHDformat, the dynamic range is automatically adjusted.

Lower the audio volume before setting. If you do not do so,the speakers may emit a loud sound or excessive outputmay be applied to the speakers.

Quick StartThis turns the Quick Start function on and off.When the Quick Start function is on:

The startup time of the Player is reduced.However, power consumption will increase.

When the Quick Start function is off:The player will enter the low power consumption modewhen in standby condition.

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Yes, No

Auto Power Off

This sets the Player so that power is automatically shutoff if playback is stopped for about 10 minutes.

Yes, No

AQUOS LINKThis lets you set the Player to receive the control signalfrom the AQUOS LINK remote control via the HDMIcable.

Yes, No

NOTEFor details, refer to the operation manual of TV.If Component is selected from the Video Out Selectmenu, AQUOS LINK is not available. Select HDMI if youwant to use AQUOS LINK features.

NOTE

When Quick Start is set to Yes, the Player requiressome time to turn off.

This sets the audio output mode for DIGITALAUDIO OUT (OPTICAL terminal) when selectingDigital Output.

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NOTESee page 44 for information on output of ne

Documents

dvd_man_BDHP210U.pdf