MODEL
BD-AMS10U
BD-AMS20U
BLU-RAY DISC/DVD PLAYER
OPERATION MANUAL
BD-AMS20U only
BD-AMS20U only
OPERATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
Introduction
SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION:
“WARNING–FCC Regulations state that
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.”
SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS UNIT IS
HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
ONLY.
This symbol warns the user of
uninsulated voltage within the unit
that can cause dangerous electric
shocks.
This symbol alerts the user that there
are important operating and
maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying this unit.
• 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.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
The following statement applies to BD-AMS20U only.
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FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Wireless Radio
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1–11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
This device is going to be operated in 2.400–2.483GHz frequency range, it is restricted in indoor environment only.
Important: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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/DVD 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.
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.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
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.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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,
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.
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.
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.
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,
21) The main AC plug is used as disconnect device and shall always remain readily
operable.
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.
• 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.
• Heat—The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
• 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.
• Lightning—For added protection for this product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long 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.
• Selecting the location—Select a place with no direct
sunlight and good ventilation.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
product to dripping or splashing.
• 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.
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.
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PRECAUTIONS
Precautions on viewing stereoscopic 3D images
Notes on using Wireless LAN
• Do not view stereoscopic 3D images if you have a history of photosensitivity, heart
disease or poor health. This may cause the symptoms to worsen.
• If you experience any health problems such as fatigue and discomfort while viewing
stereoscopic 3D images, immediately discontinue viewing. Continuing viewing after
symptoms appear may cause health risks. Take a break until the symptoms have
completely disappeared.
• When this player is connected to a wireless LAN network, transmissions between
the wireless LAN adapter (BD-AMS10U: VR-WL25, sold separetely/BD-AMS20U:
supplied) and a wireless LAN compatible broadband router (commercially available)
are carried out.
Precautions on using Wireless LAN
• The following devices, radio stations, etc. use the same frequency bands. Do not use
wireless LAN near them.
• Ages of 5–6 or over are recommended for viewing stereoscopic 3D images.
Symptoms such as fatigue and discomfort are difficult to determine in young
children, therefore they may suddenly become ill. When viewing 3D images with
children, please watch for eye strain symptoms.
• When viewing stereoscopic 3D images, take a moderate break after watching one
title. Viewing for extended periods may cause visual strain.
Manufacturing/scientific/diagnostic equipment such as pacemakers, etc.
Specified low power radio stations (radio stations that do not require a license)
If this player is used near these devices, there is a possibility that radio wave
interference may occur. Therefore transmission may not be possible or speed may be
reduced.
• Mobile phones, radios, etc. use different radio frequency bands from wireless LAN,
so there will not be any effect on the transmissions of these devices or wireless LAN
if this player is used near them.
However, if a wireless LAN product is placed near one of these devices, audio or
video noise may occur due to the electromagnetic waves that emit from wireless LAN
products.
• Radio waves will pass through the wood, glass, etc. used in standard housing,
however they will not pass through reinforcing bars, metal, concrete, etc. Radio
waves will not pass through walls and floors if these materials are used.
Precautions when cleaning this product
• 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 (cotton, flannel, etc.).
• For severe dirt, soak a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.) in some neutral detergent
diluted with water, wring the cloth out thoroughly, wipe off the dirt, then wipe again
with a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not use chemicals or a chemically treated cloth for cleaning. It may damage the
cabinet finish.
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DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER
Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP Blu-ray Disc/DVD 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.
Getting Started
Step 1: Unpacking
Step 2: Selecting equipment to connect
Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.
Connection varies with the equipment used. Refer to Connection
Turn off the devices before connecting.
Remote control unit
“AA” size battery (g2)
Enjoying BD-LIVE and video on demand services (e-Contents)
To enjoy BD-LIVE content or video on demand streaming content on your TV,
after an Internet connection is made, communication setup is required.
Step 3: Playing back video/picture/music content
Play back video, picture or music content from the desired media source
such as Blu-ray and DVD discs, or via the Internet.
Refer to Playback (Pages 21–42) and video on demand streaming content
Wireless LAN adapter
(supplied with BD-AMS20U only)
Step 4: Adjust settings to suit your preference
Adjust settings to enjoy various features and other functions for playing
discs/content.
VR-WL25
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Contents
Language Setting ....................................................................................................... 23
Operating a SHARP TV Using the Remote Control.................................................... 23
Turning Off or Dimming the LED Light and Indications.............................................. 23
Using AQUOS LINK.................................................................................................... 24
Using 3D..................................................................................................................... 24
Control Panel.............................................................................................................. 25
Video/Picture/Music Playback.........................................................................26
Loading a Disc............................................................................................................ 26
BD/DVD Video Playback............................................................................................. 26
Displaying the disc information.............................................................................. 27
BD/DVD Menus .......................................................................................................... 27
Start playback by selecting a title from the top menu ........................................... 27
Using the disc menu .............................................................................................. 27
Using the pop-up menu......................................................................................... 28
Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE............................................................................. 28
Use of Picture in Picture function (secondary audio/video playback) ................... 29
Virtual Package ...................................................................................................... 29
BD-LIVE ................................................................................................................. 29
DVD-R/-RW (VR format) / BD-RE/-R (BDAV format) Playback................................... 30
Playback by selecting a title .................................................................................. 30
Playback by selecting a chapter............................................................................ 31
Sorting the titles..................................................................................................... 31
Playback by selecting a Playlist............................................................................. 31
Playback from the beginning or resume playback................................................. 31
Playback using a USB device..................................................................................... 32
Searching/sorting the titles ................................................................................... 32
Selecting/deleting files........................................................................................... 33
Copying files/folders .............................................................................................. 33
Audio CD Playback..................................................................................................... 34
Playback from the beginning ................................................................................. 34
Playback by selecting a track ................................................................................ 34
Operation procedure for the “Functions” menu..................................................... 34
Audio Data (MP3 File) Playback ................................................................................. 35
Displaying Still Images (JPEG files)............................................................................ 36
Accessing DLNA servers............................................................................................ 37
Playback by selecting a file list.............................................................................. 37
Playback Functions...........................................................................................38
Fast Forward/Reverse (Search) .................................................................................. 38
Skipping to the Next or the Start of the Current Chapter (Track/Title) ....................... 38
Pause/Frame Advance Playback................................................................................ 38
Slow Playback (Forward/Reverse).............................................................................. 38
Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Playback) ......................................... 39
Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of a Specified Part)................................. 39
Displaying the Audio Information ............................................................................... 40
Switching Subtitles..................................................................................................... 40
Switching the Angle.................................................................................................... 40
Displaying the Angle Mark.......................................................................................... 40
Settings During Playback .................................................................................41
Function Control......................................................................................................... 41
Function control operation procedure ................................................................... 41
Introduction
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................................................................................1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................2
PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................4
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER .................................................................................5
Getting Started ....................................................................................................5
Contents...............................................................................................................6
What would you like to do with this Player?.....................................................8
About Media Types..............................................................................................9
Blu-ray Disc.................................................................................................................. 9
Types of Discs/Media Formats that Can Be Used with This Player ............................. 9
Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Player.............................................................. 10
About Disc Contents .................................................................................................. 11
BD Video ................................................................................................................ 11
Title, Chapter and Track......................................................................................... 11
Icons Used on BD/DVD Video Disc Cases ............................................................ 12
The Icons Used in This Operation Manual ................................................................. 12
Important Information.......................................................................................13
Disc Precautions......................................................................................................... 13
License and Copyright ............................................................................................... 13
Major Components............................................................................................14
Main Unit (Front)......................................................................................................... 14
Main Unit (Rear).......................................................................................................... 14
Remote Control Unit................................................................................................... 15
Keylock function......................................................................................................... 15
Connection
Connecting to a TV/projector...........................................................................16
Connecting to an amplifier/AV receiver ..........................................................17
HDMI connection........................................................................................................ 17
Digital audio connection............................................................................................. 17
Connecting to a USB device.............................................................................18
Broadband Internet Connection ......................................................................19
Wired connection (LAN cable).................................................................................... 19
Wireless connection (wireless LAN)............................................................................ 20
Playback
Before Starting Playback..................................................................................21
Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control............................................................. 21
Approximate operating range of remote control.................................................... 21
Connecting the Power Cord....................................................................................... 21
Turning the Power On................................................................................................. 22
Turning the power on ............................................................................................. 22
Entering standby.................................................................................................... 22
Indicators on the Player ......................................................................................... 22
About the Home screen......................................................................................... 22
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Contents
Functions which can be set ................................................................................... 42
Enjoying smartphone on the TV (for BD-AMS20U only) ................................43
What to do first:
Refer to “Getting Started” (p. 5) to prepare for using this
player.
Settings
SETTINGS...........................................................................................................44
Common operations................................................................................................... 44
Basic Operation for Playback Setting ........................................................................ 45
Audio Video Settings .................................................................................................. 46
Smart Settings............................................................................................................ 47
Playback Setting......................................................................................................... 48
System........................................................................................................................ 49
Communication Setup................................................................................................ 50
Sets whether “Cable” or “Wireless” is used for the network connection .............. 50
When selecting Cable ............................................................................................ 50
When selecting Wireless........................................................................................ 51
The operation procedure for inputting characters manually.................................. 53
USB (HDD/Memory) Management ............................................................................. 54
Software Update Settings .......................................................................................... 55
Auto Update from Network.................................................................................... 55
Manual Update from Network................................................................................ 56
Manual Update from USB memory device ............................................................ 56
Explains the important operation information.
Shows the connecting options provided by this Player.
Shows simple playback and useful functions.
Streaming content
Playing back video on demand streaming content........................................59
Instantly Watching Movies from Netflix...................................................................... 59
Enjoying Movies and Internet Application with VUDU ............................................... 60
Playing back YouTube content ................................................................................... 61
Gives you more options to suit your circumstances.
Appendix
PC control of the Player (for BD-AMS20U only) .............................................62
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................64
To Reset this Player................................................................................................ 67
On-screen Error Messages ..............................................................................68
Specifications ....................................................................................................69
Glossary .............................................................................................................71
Network Service Disclaimer.............................................................................74
About Software License....................................................................................75
LIMITED WARRANTY........................................................................................76
Shows the Internet streaming services available with this
player.
Provides troubleshooting tips and more information.
The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual
are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the
actual operations.
NOTE
• The illustrations used throughout this operation manual are based on BD-AMS20U.
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What would you like to do with this Player?
Watch high quality movies on Blu-ray discs
Enjoy BD-LIVE functions through the Internet
This Player is compatible with BD-LIVE. You can enjoy bonus content such
as movie trailers through the Internet when playing back BD-Video discs
compatible with BD-LIVE.
This Player offers full high-definition Blu-ray disc playback.
Video/Picture/Music Playback (p. 26)
Enjoy stereoscopic and powerful 3D images
This player can play 3D content from 3D compatible Blu-ray discs through
an HDMI cable. To watch 3D images, connect a 3D compatible TV to this
player using an HDMI cable and play the 3D content while wearing 3D
glasses.
Access to videos, pictures and music from home network
servers
This player can play back video, picture and music data stored on your
home network servers such as a DLNA certified PC.
Enjoy different kinds of media sources
Use this player to enjoy video, picture or music content from various types
of media sources such as DVDs, USB devices and via the Internet.
Enjoy video on demand streaming content with higher
image quality on your TV
This player supports video on demand streaming services using the
Internet. By connecting this player to the Internet, you can enjoy various
content streamed on your TV. Also, with this player’s “Super Picture”
function, you can enjoy video streaming images with higher image quality.
Video/Picture/Music Playback (p. 26)
Playing back video on demand streaming content (pp. 59–61)
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.
Connecting to a TV/projector (p. 16)
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About Media Types
Recording
Format
Disc
Size
Media Format
Recording Format
Contents
Blu-ray Disc
Disc Type
Contents
USB device
(USB HDD, USB (H.264/MKV)
memory device)
DivX Plus® HD
Audio + Video
(Movie)
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
BD
Region
Video code A/ALL
—
Audio
+ Video
(Movie)
12 cm
(5”)
Still image
(JPEG file)
JPEGJ
Audio
MP3K
BD-RE/BD-RE DL
BD-R/BD-R DL
BDMV/BDAV
format
See the following page for details on these terms.
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• Best audio possible with uncompressed surround sound
(higher quality than even theater audio)
• Broadest industry support – ensuring more choice for
consumers in the marketplace
• Hardware products will be backward compatible with
DVDs, allowing continued enjoyment of existing DVD
libraries.
• Disc Durability – new breakthroughs in hard coating
technologies gives Blu-ray Discs the strongest
resistance to scratches and finger prints.
• 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 A for BD and 1 for DVD.
(Discs marked ALL will play in any player.)
• BD/DVD video operations and functions may be
different from the explanations in this manual and
some operations may be prohibited due to disc
manufacturer’s settings.
DVD Region
Video code
1/ALL
Video format
Audio
+ Video
(Movie)
12 cm
(5”)
8 cm
(3”)
ALL
1
DVD+RW/DVD+R
DVD-RW/DVD-R
DVD+R DL/DVD-R format
Video/VR/
AVCHD
Audio
+ Video
(Movie)
12 cm
(5”)
8 cm
(3”)
• If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayed
during playback of a disc, follow the operating
procedure displayed.
DL
(finalized disc
only)
DivX Plus®
HD
(H.264/MKV)
Types of Discs/Media Formats that
Can Be Used with This Player
NOTE
• Playback for some of the discs in the left side column
tables may not be possible depending on the disc.
• “Finalize” refers to a recorder processing a recorded
disc so that it will play in other DVD players/recorders
as well as this player. Only finalized DVD discs will play
back in this player. (This player does not have a function
to finalize discs.)
• Regarding DVD+RW/+R/+R DL discs, only video format
discs (finalized) can be played back. JPEG files, MP3
files, DivX Plus® HD files, etc. cannot be played back.
• Some discs cannot be played back depending on the
recording format.
• 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, the image
quality or sound quality is not guaranteed even if the
discs can be played back.
Still
image
(JPEG file)
JPEGJ
Audio
Audio
MP3K
Audio CD
(CD-DA)
12 cm
(5”)
8 cm
(3”)
Audio CDI
CD-RW/CD-R
Audio CD
(CD-DA)
Audio
Still
image
(JPEG file)
• DivX playback may not be available depending on the
DivX content and file.
JPEGJ
Audio
MP3K
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About Media Types
*3 About the MP3 file format
The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played.
• Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be
played back.
• Discs recorded in a format other than an Audio CD and
JPEG/MP3 file format 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.
Discs that Cannot Be Used with
This Player
MP3 files are audio data compressed in the
MPEG1/2 Audio layer-3 file format. “MP3 files” have
“.mp3” as extensions. (Some files that have “.mp3”
extensions or files that have not been recorded in
MP3 format will produce noise or cannot be played.)
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.
Playing the MP3 file format
• The MP3 files are not played in the order they were
recorded.
• It is recommended to record data at a lower speed as
data recorded at a fast speed can produce noise and
may not be able to be played.
• The more folders there are, the longer the reading time.
• Depending on the folder tree, reading MP3 files can take
time.
*2 About the JPEG file format
CDG, Video CD, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT,
SVCD, SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-
Audio, BD-RE with the cartridge, CD-WMA
JPEG is a type of file format for storing still-image
files (photos, illustrations, etc.). The Player lets you
play JPEG format 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
they are in JPEG format.
• Progressive JPEG files cannot be played.
• Moving image files as well as Motion JPEG format files
cannot be played, even though they are JPEG files.
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 playing time may not be correctly displayed during
MP3 file playback.
The following files cannot be played on this
player.
• When both Audio CD [CD-DA] format and JPEG/
MP3 file formats are recorded on a disc. (The disc is
recognized to be an Audio CD [CD-DA] only tracks in
Audio CD [CD-DA] format are played back.)
• Multi-session discs cannot be played.
The following BD video discs cannot be played.
• Discs not displaying “A” or “ALL” for the region code
(discs sold outside the authorized marketing area).*
• Discs produced illegally.
• Discs recorded for commercial use.
The region code for this product is A.
Other files that cannot be played back.
• You may not be able to play some still images which
you have created, touched up, copied or otherwise
edited on your computer.
• You may not be able to play some still images you have
processed (rotated or saved by overwriting other images
you have imported from the Internet or e-mail).
*
The following DVD video discs cannot be played.
• Discs not displaying “1” or “ALL” for the region code
(discs sold outside the authorized marketing area).*
• Discs produced illegally.
• Discs recorded for commercial use.
The region code for this product is 1.
About the DivX Plus® HD (H.264/MKV)
file format
• DivX playback may not be available depending on the
DivX content and file.
You may experience one or more of the following
symptoms when playing files.
• It may take some time to play files depending on the
number of folders, number of files and volume of data
involved.
• EXIF information will not be displayed. EXIF stands for
Exchangeable Image File Format, and is a standard for
storing interchange information in image files, especially
for more information.)
*
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.
*1 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.
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About Media Types
About files/folders for Still images (JPEG
ABOUT DivX VIDEO
Title, Chapter and Track
• DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a
subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX
Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com
for more information and software tools to convert your
files into DivX videos.
files) and audio data (MP3 files)
You can play still images (JPEG files) /audio data
(MP3 files) with this unit by making folder(s) on discs
or USB devices as shown below.
• 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 of a folder structure (Disc):
Root
DivX Certified® to play DivX® and DivX Plus® HD
(H.264/MKV) video up to 1080p HD including premium
content.
001.jpg/001.mp3
*
xxx.jpg/xxx.mp3
ABOUT DivX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
• This DivX Certified® device must be registered in
order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD)
movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX
VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.
divx.com for more information on how to complete your
registration.
Example 1: Blu-ray disc or DVD
*
001.jpg/001.mp3
01 Folder
Folder
256.jpg/256.mp3
Title 1
Title 2
001.jpg/001.mp3
255.jpg/255.mp3
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 1
*
*
About Disc Contents
BD Video
Example 2: Audio CD
xxx Folder
001.jpg/001.mp3
256.jpg/256.mp3
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Enjoy BD-specific functions including BONUSVIEW
(BD-ROM Profile 1 Version 1.1), such as picture-in-
Including the root directory, the maximum number of folders
and files in each folder is limited to 256 in total.
*
File and folder requirements
For the BD video discs compatible with
• The discs or USB devices which this player can play
back (recognize) are limited to the following properties:
Contains EXIF format files (only JPEG files)
Picture resolution: Between 32 x 32 and 7680 x 4320
pixels (only JPEG files)
BONUSVIEW/BD-LIVE, you can enjoy additional
contents by copying the data from the discs or
downloading it via the Internet. For instance, this
function is capable of playing the original movie as
the primary video while playing video commentary
from the film director on a small screen as a
secondary video.
Maximum number of folders and files in each folder:
Disc:
256
USB device: 65536
Maximum hierarchy level of folders: 5
File size: 20 MB or less (JPEG files)
200 MB or less (MP3 files)
NOTE
• The available functions differ depending on the disc.
NOTE
• File and folder names displayed on this player may differ
from those displayed on PCs.
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About Media Types
2
3
4
Subtitle languages
Icons Used on BD/DVD Video Disc
Cases
This indicates the kind of subtitles.
Screen aspect ratio
Movies are shot in a variety of screen modes.
The back of the case of a BD/DVD that is
commercially available usually contains various
information about the contents of the disc.
Camera 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.).
1
2
1. English
2. Chinese
1. English
2. Chinese
2
5
2
Region code
This indicates the region code (playable region code).
3
4
5
The Icons Used in This Operation
Manual
1 23
4 56
16:9 LB
2
.............. Indicates the functions that can be
performed for BD Video discs.
DVD Video BD Video
BD VIDEO
BD-RE
BD-R
1
Audio tracks and audio formats
.............. Indicates the functions that can be
performed for BD-RE discs.
BD and DVD discs can contain up to 8 separate
tracks with a different language on each. The first in
the list is the original track.
.............. Indicates the functions that can be
performed for BD-R discs.
This section also details the audio format of each
soundtrack — Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG etc.
...........Indicates the functions that can be
DVD VIDEO
performed for DVD Video discs.
Dolby Digital
.............. Indicates the functions that can be
performed for DVD-RW discs.
A sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.
that gives movie theater ambience to audio output
when the Player is connected to a Dolby Digital
processor or amplifier.
DVD-RW
DVD-R
AUDIO CD
CD-R
.............. Indicates the functions that can be
performed for DVD-R discs.
DTS
.............. Indicates the functions that can be
performed for Audio CDs.
DTS is a digital sound system developed by DTS, Inc.
for use in cinemas.
.............. Indicates the functions that can be
performed for CD-R discs.
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.)
.............. Indicates the functions that can be
performed for CD-RW discs.
CD-RW
USB
.............. Indicates the functions that can be
performed for USB devices.
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Important Information
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC.
• “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its
affiliates.
• “BONUSVIEW” logo is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc
Association.
• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of
Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
• “Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D” logo are trademarks of
Blu-ray Disc Association.
• Netflix and the Netflix logo are the registered trademarks
of Netflix, Inc.
• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
• VUDU™ is a trademark of VUDU, Inc.
• DivX®, DivX Certified®, DivX Plus® HD and associated
logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its
subsidiaries and are used under license.
• LC_LCFONT+ and LC logo
mark are registered trademarks of SHARP Corporation.
This product is embedded with LC Font technology,
which was developed by SHARP Corporation for clearly
displaying easy-to-read characters on an LCD screen.
However, other non-LCD fonts are used for displaying
some screen pages.
Cleaning the Pick Up Lens
Disc Precautions
• Never use commercially available cleaning discs. The
use of these discs can damage the lens.
• Request the nearest service center approved by SHARP
to clean the lens.
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.
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:
Proper Disc Storage
Place the disc in the center
of the disc case and store the
case and disc upright.
• It becomes difficult for the Player to read the signals
on the disc and prevents the Player from operating
properly.
Avoid storing discs in locations
subject to direct sunlight,
close to heating appliances or
in locations of high humidity.
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.
Do not drop discs or subject
them to strong vibrations or
impacts.
License and Copyright
Avoid storing discs in locations
where there are large amounts
of dust or moisture.
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 item incorporates copy protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering
and disassembly are prohibited.”
• MHL, the MHL logo, and Mobile High-Definition Link are
trademarks or registered trademarks of MHL licensing,
LLC.
• “Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation. Cinavia™
is a Verance Corporation trademark. Protected by U.S.
Patent 7,369,677 and worldwide patents issued and
pending under license from Verance Corporation. All
rights reserved.”
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 center hole toward the outer edge.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
ENERGY STAR® Program Information
• 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 and the Symbol are registered trademarks, &
DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential and the DTS
logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes
software. ©DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
• 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.
Products that have earned
the ENERGY STAR® are
designed to protect the
environment through
superior energy efficiency.
•
is a trademark.
• “BD-LIVE” logo is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc
Association.
•
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing
Corporation.
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.
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Major Components
Main Unit (Front)
Main Unit (Rear)
1
*
2
3
4
5
6
2
3
4
5
6
1
1
7
8 9
10
1
1
AC cord (p. 21)
3
4
*
• The elapsed time is displayed during
playback.
• When skipping is performed,
the chapter (or track) number is
displayed.
J
6
2
*
)
7
Only use the recommended wireless LAN adapter (VR-WL25, supplied with BD-AMS20U only)
with this player.
NOTE
• When you insert or remove a USB device, be sure to turn off the main power of this
player and the USB device (only if connecting a USB HDD). Also, be sure to set “Quick
Start” to “No” (See page 47) before inserting or removing the device. If you insert or
remove the device with the player or Quick Start on, the data may become damaged.
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Major Components
Remote Control Unit
1
2
1
2
3
16
17
6
7
8
9
• This function is available for BD-AMS20U only.
4
E A (Red), B (Green), C (Blue), D (Yellow)
5
6
18
19
20
21
R
(Lock) (See below.)
7
8
9
10
22
Keylock function
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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 3 seconds.
12
13
23
• 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.
14
15
24
25
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Connection
Connecting to a TV/projector
You can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound using an HDMI cable. (Only
TVs/projectors with an HDMI terminal can be connected to this player.)
When you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.
NOTE
to “Auto”.) If you don’t get a stable image with “HDMI Video Out” set to “Auto”, select
the output resolution which corresponds to the connected equipment.
• To enjoy 3D images, connection to a 3D compatible TV is needed.
• For connection to a TV/projector, refer to the TV/projector’s operation manual.
1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the TV/projector before making any
connections.
2 Firmly connect an HDMI cable (commercially available) to the HDMI OUT
terminal on the player (1) and the HDMI IN terminal of the TV/projector (2).
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After connecting
HDMI cable
(commercially available)
Projector
TV
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Connecting to an amplifier/AV receiver
You can connect this player to an amplifier/AV receiver to enjoy digital surround
sound. With this player, the audio connection can be made using either one of
the following methods depending on the capabilities of the amplifier/AV receiver
you connect.
NOTE
• When using an HDMI output, 7.1 ch Digital Output is available.
• Audio transmitted in DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio
formats is output from the HDMI terminal as Bitstream. Connect an amplifier with a
built-in decoder to enjoy the fine sound quality.
• When a connection to a 3D TV is made via an amplifier/AV receiver, it is necessary to
connect to a 3D compatible amplifier/AV receiver.
If the amplifier/AV receiver is not 3D compatible, connect the HDMI cable to the TV
directly while connecting the player and the amplifier/AV receiver using an optical
digital cable.
• HDMI connection
• Digital audio connection
NOTE
• Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.
HDMI connection
Digital audio connection
You can connect an amplifier/AV receiver using an optical digital audio cable
(commercially available).
HDMI cable
*
Optical digital
cable
*
Amplifier/
AV receiver
Commercially available
*
TV
Amplifier/
AV receiver
HDMI cable
*
NOTE
Commercially available
*
• When using OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT, 5.1ch Digital Output is available. (7.1ch
Digital Output is not available.)
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After connecting
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Connecting to a USB device
You can connect USB devices to this player (USB memory device, USB HDD) to
enjoy video, music, or picture files stored on the USB device. This player has 2
USB terminals, one on the front side and another on the rear side.
1 Connect a USB cable (commercially available) to the USB1 or USB2 terminal
on this player and the USB port of the USB HDD.
2 Turn on the power of the USB HDD.
NOTE
3 Press POWER to turn on the power of this player.
• When you insert or remove a USB device, be sure to turn off the main power of this
player and the USB device (only if connecting a USB HDD). Also, be sure to set “Quick
Start” to “No” (See page 47) before inserting or removing the device. If you insert or
remove the device with the player or Quick Start on, the data may become damaged.
LAN adapter.
CAUTION
• SHARP cannot guarantee breakdown or malfunction of a USB HDD, or loss of the
stored data in a USB HDD caused by connecting to other equipment.
NOTE
• Make sure to use a USB device supporting USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbps).
• Only self-powered type USB HDD can be used with this player. USB-powered HDD
cannot be used.
USB memory device connection
• Refer to the operation manual for the USB HDD for details regarding usage.
• This player cannot play back TV programs recorded in a USB HDD by a recorder.
Example: Front*
Regarding USB HDD formats
USB HDD is compatible with the following formats:
USB memory
device
Formats
USB2 terminal
A USB terminal is also available on the rear side (USB1 terminal).
FAT32
4
NTFS
—
4
EXT3
—
4
*
Format
Copy
USB HDD connection
4
Delete
Play
4
4
4
Example: Front*
4
4
4
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After connecting
USB cable
(commercially available)
USB
USB HDD
A USB terminal is also available on the rear side (USB1 terminal).
*
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Broadband Internet Connection
By connecting this player to the Internet, you can enjoy a variety of content
on your TV using BD-LIVE functions, video on-demand services (e-Contents),
home networks and also perform software updates. In this player, the Internet
connection can be made using either one of the following methods.
• Wired connection (LAN cable)
Wired connection (LAN cable)
Connect a LAN cable (commercially available) to the ETHERNET terminal of this
player (1) and the LAN port of the broadband router (2).
NOTE
• Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections.
• When an Internet connection is made, wired and wireless connections cannot be used
at the same time. Use only one of the connection types (See page 50).
CAUTION
• When using a broadband Internet connection, a contract with an Internet service
provider is required. For more details, contact your nearest Internet service provider.
• Refer to the operation manual of the equipment you have as the connected equipment
and connection method may differ depending on your Internet environment.
LAN cable
*
PC
LAN
Internet
Modem
Broadband
router
Commercially available
*
NOTE
• Use a LAN cable/router supporting 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX.
• SHARP cannot guarantee that all brands’ broadband routers will operate with this
player.
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After connecting
• To update the software via the Internet, perform Software Update Settings.
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Broadband Internet Connection
NOTE
Wireless connection (wireless LAN)
• When you insert or remove a wireless LAN adapter, be sure to turn the main power off
• You must use a wireless router/access point that supports IEEE802.11 b/g/n. (n is
recommended for stable operation of the wireless network.)
Insert a wireless LAN adapter (Model number VR-WL25, supplied with BD-
AMS20U only) into the W-LAN/USB1 terminal on the rear of the player.
• Wireless LAN, in its nature, may cause interference, depending on the usage conditions
(access point performance, distance, obstacles, interference by other radio devices,
etc.).
• Set the wireless router/access point to Infrastructure mode. Ad-hoc mode is not
supported.
• SHARP cannot guarantee that wireless LAN adapters other than the VR-WL25 adapter
(supplied with BD-AMS20U only) will operate with this player.
• SHARP cannot guarantee that all brands’ wireless routers will operate with this player.
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After connecting
• To update the software via the Internet, perform Software Update Settings.
Wireless LAN
adapter
(supplied with
*
BD-AMS20U only)
PC
Wireless
router
Modem
Internet
When a wireless connection is made, it is necessary to enter the MAC address
shown on the wireless LAN adapter for the wireless router. We recommend writing
down the MAC address in this operation manual. (See page 52.)
Optional accessories*
Wireless LAN adapter
(supplied with BD-AMS20U only)
VR-WL25
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Playback
Before Starting Playback
NOTE
Loading the Batteries in the Remote
Control
Connecting the Power Cord
• Do not subject the remote control unit to shock, water
or excessive humidity.
• The remote control unit may not function if the Player’s
remote sensor is in direct sunlight or any other strong
light.
Plug the AC cord into AC outlet.
1 Hold in the tab on the battery cover and pull the
cover towards the direction of the arrow.
• 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
control unit for an extended period of time.
2 Load the two “AA” size batteries (R-06 size,
UM/SUM-3). Place batteries with their terminals
corresponding to the m and n indications in
battery compartment.
Approximate operating range of
remote control
NOTE
• Place the Player close to the AC outlet, and keep the
power plug within reach.
Remote control sensor
• TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
TOUCH THE UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES
WHILE THE AC CORD IS CONNECTED.
• The POWER (ON/STANDBY) indicator blinks while the
Player is preparing for starting up. You cannot turn the
Player on until the POWER (ON/STANDBY) indicator
stops blinking.
• If you are not going to use this Player for a long period
of time, be sure to remove the AC cord from the AC
outlet.
3 Insert the smaller tab of the battery cover into
the opening 1, and press down on the cover
until it clicks in place 2.
*Approx. 22 feet (7m)
15º
30º
30º
15º
WARNING
• Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other
excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a
heater.
This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or
catch fire.
Remote control unit
It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.
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Before Starting Playback
Turning the Power On
Turning the power on
Indicators on the Player
Press POWER on the remote control or on the
Player to turn on the power of the Player.
POWER (ON/STANDBY) indicator
Green on
Red on
Power on
Standby
BD/DVD/CD mode indicator
NOTE
Blue on
Playing back
Loading a disc/updating
1
2
• When you turn on this player for the first time after
purchase or when you turn on this player after you
setting screen will be displayed, so please perform the
Blue blinks
About the Home screen
When turning on the player, the Home screen
appears.
Entering standby
Home screen
3
4
Press POWER on the remote control or on the
Player to enter standby.
1 POWER button
Video
Music
Picture
e-Contents
Settings
2 POWER (ON/STANDBY) indicator
3 BD/DVD/CD mode indicator
4 Front panel display
• If you press POWER again immediately after entering
standby, the Player may not turn on. If this happens,
wait for 10 seconds or more and then turn on the power
again.
BD-VIDEO
USB-1
USB-2
Home Network
Next
NOTE
1 Main menu
2 Submenu
3 Button Guide
• When the POWER (ON/STANDBY) indicator is blinking
(may take some time), the Player cannot be turned on.
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Before Starting Playback
Language Setting
Operating a SHARP TV Using the
Remote Control
Turning Off or Dimming the LED
Light and Indications
The Universal Remote Control may operate the
basic functions of the SHARP TV.
If you feel that the indicators on the player’s front
display are too bright when watching movies, you
can turn them off except for the POWER (ON/
STANDBY) indicator.
You can also adjust the brightness of the front
display/LED light by selecting “Dimmer”.
TV function control
• TV Power: POWER
• TV-AV Selector: INPUT
• TV Volume up/down: VOL e/f
• TV Channel up/down: CH r/s
Changing the on-screen display
language
1 Press c/d to select “Settings”, then press b or
ENTER.
2 Press c/d to select “System”, then press b or
ENTER.
3 Press a/b to select “On Screen Language”,
then press d or ENTER.
1 Press c/d to select “Settings”, then press b or
4 Press a/b to select the language you want to
ENTER.
display on the screen, then press ENTER.
2 Press c/d to select “Smart Settings”, then
press b or ENTER.
NOTE
3 Press a/b to select “Front Display/LED”, then
• To select the DVD disc language, such as subtitle
press d or ENTER.
4 Press a/b to select “On”, “Dimmer” or “Off”,
then press ENTER.
5 Press HOME or EXIT to exit.
NOTE
• When “Dimmer” is selected, the BD/DVD/CD mode
indicator turns off.
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Before Starting Playback
Using AQUOS LINK
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AQUOS PURE MODE
NOTE
When you connect this player to an AQUOS LCD
TV compatible with AQUOS LINK and set “AQUOS
adjusted to the most suitable image quality for the
AQUOS TV are output from the HDMI OUT terminal
of this player.
• The 3D mode can be switched only when playback is
stopped.
• Depending on the connected TV, the images during
playback may switch to 2D images due to changes in
the resolution, etc. Make sure the 3D image setting is
performed on the TV.
• The 3D images may not be output as set in “HDMI
Video Out”.
• When performing Fast Forward/Reverse, images are
shown in 2D.
Controlling the Blu-ray disc player
using AQUOS LINK
What is AQUOS LINK?
Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics
Control), with AQUOS LINK you can interactively
operate this player with your SHARP AQUOS TV.
NOTE
• In order to make AQUOS LINK available, set “AQUOS
Refer to the Operation Manual of the TV for details
regarding setup.
What you can do with AQUOS LINK
CAUTION
When you connect this player to the LCD TV
compatible with AQUOS LINK using an HDMI cable,
you can perform the functions listed below. (See
• When viewing 3D images, viewing for a long period
of time or lying on your back may cause eye strain
and discomfort. In addition, 3D images may affect the
eyesight of young children/infants, so keep them from
viewing the images.
Using 3D
This sets output of 3D images.
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Automatic input select function
To view 3D images, playback of 3D content (3D BD
video) is necessary with a 3D compatible TV and 3D
glasses in addition to this player.
When you start playback of this player, the input
selector of the LCD TV will automatically switch to
the LCD TV input terminal connected to the player
and the playback image will appear on the screen,
even if you are watching a TV program.
1 Press c/d to select “Settings”, then press b or
ENTER.
2 Press c/d to select “Playback Setting”, then
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press b or ENTER.
Automatic power off function
3 Press a/b to select “3D Mode”, then press d
If you turn off the LCD TV when this player is in stop
mode, the power of this player will be turned off
automatically. (However, when playing back a disc
or other content using this player, the power does
not turn off.)
or ENTER.
4 Press a/b to select “Auto”, then press ENTER.
Auto: Video signals are output as 3D when 3D content
(3D BD video) is played or as 2D when 2D content is
played.
2D: Even if 3D content (3D BD video) is played, video
signals are output as 2D at all times.
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Automatic power on function
When you switch to the LCD TV input terminal
connected to this player, the power of this player will
be turned on automatically.
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Before Starting Playback
Control Panel
Control Panel
Major functions of each button icon
This function allows you to operate this player using
the TV remote control by displaying the control
panel on the TV screen.
• Display the pop-up menu screen for BD
video and the menu screen for DVD video.
POP-UP
MENU
POP-UP
MENU
TOP MENU
TITLE LIST
FUNC.
• To operate this function, connect this player to a TV
compatible with HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics
the settings are completed, perform the following
operations.
• Display the top menu screen for BD video
and DVD video.
TOP MENU
TITLE LIST
• Display the Function Control screen for BD
video, DVD video, etc.
FUNC.
NOTE
• The control panel may not be displayed depending on
the TV. Also, it may not be available depending on the
content.
• When operating using the remote control of the player,
the control panel does not appear.
• Fast reverse (search).
• Play.
• When playing video on demand streaming content
available with this player, the control panel cannot be
displayed.
PANEL
OFF
Select
Enter
• Fast forward (search).
• Skip to the beginning of a chapter.
• Pause.
1 Switch the TV input to the input source to which
• When there is no operation for approximately
10 seconds, the control panel disappears
automatically.
To display the control panel, press the PLAY button
on the TV remote control.
this player is connected (HDMI input).
2 Press the PLAY button on the TV remote control.
• The control panel appears on the TV screen.
3 Press a/b/c/d on the TV remote control
to select the desired button icon, then press
ENTER.
• The function of the selected button icon is available.
• Skip to the next chapter.
• Jump backward (approx. 10 seconds).
(This function is used when you want to re-
watch a scene that has just been shown.)
• Stop.
• Jump ahead (approx. 30 seconds).
PANEL
OFF
• Turn off the control panel.
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NOTE
Loading a Disc
BD/DVD Video Playback
• The disc load time may vary depending on the disc.
BD VIDEO
BD-RE
BD-R
Regarding playback of BD video discs
• Some of the newly released BD video discs cannot be
played back unless you update the player software
to the latest version. Therefore, it may be required to
update the software of the player.
software updates for the player.
DVD VIDEO
DVD-R DVD-RW
This section explains playback of commercially
available BD Video and DVD Video discs (like
movies) and recorded DVD-RW/R discs.
• This player supports DVD upscaling during DVD
playback.
OPEN/CLOSE POWER
• For a description of other playback functions, refer to
To stop playback
Press c.
Resume playback function
• If you press a next, playback will resume from
the point where the Player was previously stopped. To
playback from the beginning, cancel resume mode by
pressing c, then press a. (This may not
work depending on the type of disc. In this case, open
the disc tray or enter standby.)
1 Press POWER to turn on the power.
2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
3 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
the side to play back.
NOTE
• Resume playback may not function depending on the
disc.
• The resume playback function for discs will be cancelled
if video on demand streaming content is viewed
after disc playback. Disc playback will start from the
beginning after viewing streaming content.
1 Load a disc.
• Playback may begin automatically, depending on
the disc.
• Playback begins from the first title.
• The menu may be displayed first, depending on the
disc. Perform playback operation by following the
directions on the screen.
4 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
• When loading a disc containing 3D content (3D BD
video) with “Yes” selected in the “3D Notice” setting
will be displayed on the TV screen. In such cases,
press ENTER for confirmation, and then playback
will start.
2 Press a if playback does not begin
automatically or playback is stopped.
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Video/Picture/Music Playback
NOTE
Displaying the disc information
BD/DVD Menus
• The procedure explained on this page is the basic
operation procedure. Procedures vary depending on
the BD/DVD video disc, so you may need to follow the
instructions in the BD/DVD video disc manual or the
instructions displayed on the screen.
• This section explains how to play back a BD/DVD
video disc with a top menu, disc menu or pop-up
menu.
• The titles listed in the top menu and a disc guide
(for options like subtitles and audio languages) are
given in the disc menu.
Top menu
• With some BD/DVD discs, the top menu may be
referred to as the “Title Menu”. Use TOP MENU/TITLE
LIST on the remote control when the instructions refer
to “Title Menu”.
Press DISPLAY during playback.
• Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switches
as follows.
• If no top menu is available, the TOP MENU/TITLE LIST
button will have no effect.
1
BD-VIDEO
Disc Information
screen A
Using the disc menu
2
3
4
1/1
1/101
00:00:12
/03:12:28
DVD VIDEO
Example: Select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”.
Start playback by selecting a title
from the top menu
1 Press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST.
• The disc menu screen is displayed if present on the
DVD video disc.
00:00:12
/03:12:28
4
Disc Information
screen B
BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO
2 Press a/b to select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”,
then press ENTER.
1 Press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST.
• The top menu screen is displayed if present on the
BD/DVD video disc.
No Display
• The screen for selecting the subtitle language is
displayed.
1 Type of disc
2 Title number being played / Total number of Titles
3 Chapter number being played / Total number of
Chapters
4 Elapsed playback time / Total playback time for
the Title
Example
Example
MENU
T O P M E N U
1
2
3
AUDIO LANGUAGE
SUBTITLE LANGUAGE
AUDIO
1
3
2
Jazz
Latin
NOTE
4
Classic
Rock
• Disc Information Screen A disappears after about 1
minute elapses without performing any operations.
• For some commercially-released BD VIDEO discs, the
total playback time display for the Chapter/Title may not
appear.
2 Press a/b/c/d to select the title, then press
ENTER.
3 Press a/b to select the subtitle language, then
press ENTER.
• The selected title is played back.
4 Press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST to exit.
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Virtual Package/BD-LIVE data is saved in Local
Storage (USB device connected to this Player). To
enjoy these functions, connect a USB device (2GB
or greater) supporting USB 2.0 High Speed (480
Mbps) to the USB1 or USB2 terminal on this player.
Front
Using the pop-up menu
BD VIDEO
1 Press POP-UP MENU during playback.
• The pop up menu screen is displayed.
When the wireless LAN adapter is not inserted into the
USB1 terminal on the rear of the player, it is recommended
that the USB device be connected to the USB1 terminal.
(When you insert or remove a USB device, be sure to turn
the main power off and make sure that “Quick Start” is set
• The menu contents displayed vary depending on
the disc. For details on how to see and operate the
pop-up menu, refer to the manual for the disc.
USB device
Example
• If there is insufficient storage space, the data will not
be copied/downloaded. Delete unneeded data or use a
new USB device.
Pop-up menu
NOTE
• If a USB device containing other data (previously
recorded) is used, the video and audio may not play
back properly.
• If the USB device is disconnected from this player
during playback of Virtual Package/BD-LIVE data,
playback of the disc will stop.
• Some time may be required for the data to load (read/
write).
• Refer to “USB (HDD/Memory) Management” on page
54 for erasing the Virtual Package data and the BD-LIVE
data in the USB device.
Previous page
Next page
• A USB device can be used with either the USB1 or
USB2 terminal. When two USB devices are connected
to both terminals at the same time, in certain situations
the USB1 terminal may give priority to Local Storage
and the USB2 terminal cannot be used for Local
Storage.
2 Press a/b/c/d to select the desired item,
then press ENTER.
3 Press POP-UP MENU to exit.
• The pop-up menu will automatically disappear for
some discs.
Rear
Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE
NOTE
• SHARP cannot guarantee that all brands’ USB devices
will operate with this player.
BD VIDEO
• Only USB memory devices formatted with FAT 32/16 are
compatible.
When formatting a USB memory device using a PC,
perform the following settings.
This Player is compatible with additional functions of
BD-Video, BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM Profile 1 Version
1.1) and BD-LIVE.
For BD-Video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW,
the functions of Picture in Picture and Virtual
Package are available. For BD-LIVE compatible
discs, you can enjoy a variety of functions via the
Internet in addition to the BONUSVIEW functions.
USB device
− Format File System: FAT32
− Allocation Unit Size: Default Allocation Size
See page 18 regarding USB HDD formats.
• Do not use a USB extension cable and/or hub when
connecting a USB memory device to the USB terminal
of the player.
− Using a USB extension cable and/or hub may prevent
the player from performing correctly.
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Video/Picture/Music Playback
NOTE
Use of Picture in Picture function
(secondary audio/video playback)
Virtual Package
• Regarding playback method of BD-LIVE contents,
etc., perform the operations in accordance with the
instructions in the BD disc manual.
• To enjoy BD-LIVE functions, perform the broadband
• Before using this function, please read “Network Service
BD-LIVE contents.
For BD-Video discs compatible with Virtual
Package, data is copied from the discs or Internet to
local storage. It is automatically copied to the local
storage prior to playback. You can enjoy a variety
of additional functions including secondary video,
secondary audio, subtitles, movie trailers, etc.
• The playback methods vary depending on the disc. For
details, refer to the disc manual.
BD-Video that includes secondary audio and
video compatible with Picture in Picture can be
played back with secondary audio and video
simultaneously as a small video in the corner.
• If the BD-LIVE screen does not appear for a while after
you select the BD-LIVE function in the BD disc menu,
the USB device may not have enough free space. In
such cases, eject the disc from the player, and then
erase the data in the USB device in the “USB (HDD/
BD-LIVE
In this Player, a variety of contents with interactive
functions are available through BD-LIVE compatible
Blu-ray discs by connecting to the Internet. You can
enjoy the download of bonus features such as latest
movie trailers to the USB device, communication
compatible BD-J interactive games, etc.
Primary audio/
video
Secondary audio/
video
• You can display secondary video from the disc menu.
NOTE
• The available functions differ depending on the disc.
• To listen to secondary audio, make sure that “Secondary
• The secondary audio and video for Picture In Picture
may automatically play back and be removed
depending on the content. Also, playable areas may be
restricted.
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Video/Picture/Music Playback
About Title List
DVD-R/-RW (VR format) / BD-RE/-R
(BDAV format) Playback
Playback by selecting a title
• The Title List can be displayed in two types,
Thumbnail and Title Name.
1 Load a recorded disc.
• Each time you press A (Red), the screen changes
between Thumbnail and Title Name.
DVD-R DVD-RW
BD-RE
BD-R
• The Title List screen is displayed.
Example: Thumbnail screen
You can play back a recorded disc (DVD: VR format
finalized disc only / BD: BDAV format disc only).
• For a description of other playback functions, refer to
Thumbnail
Program 1
Program 1
1
5/21 Fri 9:30 AM 110 Min.
5/21 Fri 9:30 AM 110 Min.
Program
1
Program
2
Program
3
Program
1
Program
2
Program
3
Program
4
Program
5
Program
6
Program
4
Program
5
Program
6
EXIT
Select
Title Name
Enter
By Chapter
Return
Playlist
Exit
Functions
EXIT
Select
Title Name
Enter
By Chapter
Return
Playlist
Exit
Functions
3
1
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
• If the Title List screen is not displayed, press TOP
MENU/TITLE LIST.
• When loading a BD disc with usage restrictions
placed by a BD recorder, the password input screen
appears. Then, input your password.
If you input a wrong password three times, the disc
tray will open. Close the disc tray, and then input a
correct password.
Title Name
Program 1
5/21 Fri 9:30 AM 110 Min.
1 Program 1
Program
1
5/21 Fri 110 Min.
6/15 Fri 110 Min.
7/3 Mon 56 Min.
9/18 Thu 40 Min.
9/20 Sat 20 Min.
9/25 Thu 60 Min.
2 Press a/b/c/d to select the desired title, then
press ENTER to start playback.
NOTE
2 Program 2
3 Program 3
4 Program 4
5 Program 5
6 Program 6
[From Old]
• “Finalize” refers to a recorder processing a recorded
disc so that it will play in other DVD players/recorders
as well as this player. Only finalized DVD discs will play
back in this player. (This player does not have a function
to finalize discs.)
2
3
• If you want to select additional titles, switch pages
by pressing f or g.
• You can playback by pressing a instead of
pressing ENTER.
1/All 8 Titles
EXIT
Select
Thumbnail
Enter
Return
Playlist
Exit
Functions
• Some discs cannot be played back depending on the
audio format.
• BD-RE/-R discs recorded from a BD recorder comply
with AACS copyright protection technology. As this
player is not intended to be compliant with AACS, such
discs cannot be played back.
A
B
C
D
Sorting
3 Press c to stop playback.
1 Information of selected title
2 Title Name
NOTE
• The Title List screen also can be displayed by pressing
TOP MENU/TITLE LIST when playback is stopped.
Recording Date
Recording Duration
3 Button Guide
(AACS: Advanced Access Content System)
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Video/Picture/Music Playback
Playback by selecting a chapter
Playback by selecting a Playlist
Playback from the beginning or
resume playback
1 Press B (Green) while the Thumbnail screen is
displayed.
1 Press C (Blue) while the Title List screen is
displayed.
When you play back the title from the Title List after
you stopped playback, you can select playback
from the beginning or from the point where it was
last stopped.
• The chapter screen is displayed.
• The Playlist screen is displayed.
Example: Thumbnail screen
Chapter
1
Chapter
2
Chapter
3
Program 1
1 Press D (Yellow) when the desired title is
5/21 Fri 9:30 AM 110 Min.
selected while the Title List screen is displayed.
Chapter
4
Chapter
5
Chapter
6
Program
1
Program
2
Program
3
2 Press a/b to select the type of Playback, then
press ENTER to start playback.
• The type of Playback may be selected from “From
Beginning” or “From Continued”.
• If you want to select additional chapters,
switch pages by pressing f or
g.
Program
4
3 Press c to stop playback.
EXIT
Select
Title Name
• To return to the Thumbnail screen, press B (Green).
Enter
By Chapter
Return
Original
Exit
Functions
A
B
C
D
2 Press a/b/c/d to select the desired chapter,
then press ENTER to start playback.
• You can playback by pressing a instead of
pressing ENTER.
2 Press a/b/c/d to select the desired title, then
press ENTER to start playback.
3 Press c to stop playback.
3 Press c to stop playback.
Sorting the titles
Each time you press B (Green) while the Title Name
screen is displayed, the Title Name display changes
between displaying the newest title first and the
oldest title first.
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Video/Picture/Music Playback
Playback using a USB device
Searching by date
1 Repeat step 1–4 in Searching by title name.
Searching/sorting the titles
You can play back video, music and picture data
stored in a USB device, including a USB HDD and a
USB memory device.
• Regarding playback of a music or picture file, see pages
2 Press a/b to select “By Date”, then press
Searching by title name
ENTER.
1 Insert a USB device* to the USB1 or USB2
• The screen for searching by date is displayed.
terminal.
When you insert or remove a USB device, be sure
*
By Date
to turn off the main power of this player and the
USB device (only if connecting a USB HDD) and
make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “No” (See
• To play back a file or content downloaded from a
From
To
Day
Day
Month
Year
Year
Month
Start Search
2 Press c/d to select Video/Music/Picture, then
press b or ENTER.
3 Enter the desired period of dates to search.
4 Once you enter all the required characters,
select “Start Search” to start searching.
• The search result will be displayed.
3 Press c/d to select the desired USB terminal
(“USB-1” or “USB-2”), then press b or ENTER.
• The Title List screen is displayed.
Folder 1
• If you cancel the search result and return to the Title
List screen, press A (Red).
USB Memory Device/Picture/
1 Folder 1
2 Folder 2
3 Folder 3
4 Folder 4
Sorting the titles
1 Repeat step 1–4 in Searching by title name.
2 Press a/b to select “Sort”, then press ENTER.
3 Press a/b to select the desired sorting type
(“From New”, “From Old” or “Titles”), then press
ENTER.
NOTE
1/All 4 files and folders
• Depending on the format, some files cannot be played
back.
• To initialize data stored in a USB device or delete BD-
LIVE data, refer to “USB (HDD/Memory) Management”
• The titles will be displayed according to the
selected sorting type.
4 Press A (Red).
• The selection screen for searching/sorting is
displayed.
NOTE
• When you sort titles by a sorting type, the type will be
applied and the titles will be displayed according to the
selected sorting type until you change the sorting type.
5 Press a/b to select “By Title Name”, then
press ENTER.
6 Enter characters to search using the screen for
inputting characters.
• For details on the screen for inputting characters,
7 Searching starts when all required characters
have been entered.
• The search result will be displayed.
• To cancel the search result and return to the Title
List screen, press A (Red).
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Video/Picture/Music Playback
Selecting/deleting files
Copying files/folders
You can select multiple files on the Title List screen
to delete or copy all at once.
You can copy file(s) or folder(s) stored in a USB
device onto another USB device.
1 When the Title List screen is displayed, press
a/b to select the desired file or folder, then
press B (Green).
1 When the file(s)/folder(s) are selected at the Title
List screen, press D (Yellow).
2 Press a/b to select the destination to copy
(“USB1” or “USB2”), then press ENTER.
• The selection screen for the destination to copy is
displayed.
• A check mark is displayed next to the selected file
or folder.
• The number of selected files and the total file size
are displayed at the left of the screen.
3 Press a/b to select a folder to which you want
Folder 1
to copy.
USB Memory Device/Picture/
1 Folder 1
Please Select The Copy Destination
USB1/Picture/Folder1/
1 File 16MBytes
2 Folder 2
*Back
3 Folder 3
4 Folder 4
1.8GBytes
Folder 1
Folder 2
Folder 3
Folder 4
1/All 4 files and folders
*First Page
• To cancel the selection, press B (Green) again.
Enter
Copy Start
2 Repeat step 1 to select other files.
• To move into a folder, select the folder, then press
• Up to 20 items can be selected at once.
ENTER.
3 To delete the selected file(s) or folder(s), press C
(Blue).
• To return to the previous screen, select “Back”, then
press ENTER.
• To copy the selected file(s) or folder(s) into other
USB device which is connected to this player, see
“Copying files/folders” section on this page.
4 Press D (Yellow) to start copying.
Copying
NOTE
• Only the following playable files can be deleted.
Video: DivX
Music: MP3
Picture: JPEG
• Deletion of a folder is not possible if it contains files
other than playable files.
• To cancel during copying, press c.
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Video/Picture/Music Playback
2 Press a if playback does not begin
Audio CD Playback
Operation procedure for the
“Functions” menu
automatically or playback is stopped.
AUDIO CD
3 To pause the playback at any time, press
b.
1 Press D (Yellow) (Functions) when the CD screen
is displayed.
• Press b or a to return to playback.
This Player can play back audio CDs.
• For a description of other playback functions, refer to
4 Press c to stop playback.
• The “Functions” menu is activated.
5 To return to the HOME screen, press HOME or
EXIT.
Playback by selecting a track
1 Press a/b to select the track, then press
ENTER during playback or when playback is
stopped.
• Playback of the selected track will begin.
2 Press a/b to select the desired setting, then
press ENTER.
• When playback is stopped, only “Track” can be
selected.
• For a description of each setting, see “Functions
3 Press a/b/c/d to set, then press ENTER.
• Operations vary depending on the setting. Follow
the operation instructions on the screen.
Playback from the beginning
4 Press j or D (Yellow) to exit the
2 Press c to stop playback.
1 Load an audio CD.
“Functions” menu.
• The CD screen is displayed.
(The CD screen is displayed only when a compact
disc recorded in the CD-DA format is inserted.)
• Playback may begin automatically, depending on
the disc.
NOTE
• The displayed items vary depending on the disc.
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Video/Picture/Music Playback
6 To return to the HOME screen, press HOME or
2 Press c/d to select “Music”, then press b or
Audio Data (MP3 File) Playback
EXIT.
ENTER.
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD-R DVD-RW
USB
3 Press c/d to select “DVD/CD ”, “USB-1”,
*
List of available buttons during playback
“USB-2” or “Home Network”, then press b or
Buttons
a/b
Description
Select a desired audio file.
Play back audio file.
This Player can play back audio data (MP3 files)
recorded on CD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/RW discs and
USB devices or via a home network.
• For details on the audio data that you can play using
ENTER.
Display name varies depending on the type of
media inserted.
*
ENTER
4 Press a/b to select a folder or file.
• When you select a folder, press ENTER to open it,
and then press a/b to select a file in the folder.
Pause audio file playback.
• Return to playback when
paused.
b
Folder 1
Skip backward.
Skip forward.
Stop playback.
f
g
c
CD
1 Folder 1
2 Folder 2
3 Folder 3
4 Folder 4
NOTE
5 Track 01.mp3
6 Track 02.mp3
1/All 14 files and folders
• The Fast Forward/Reverse function does not work.
• The Repeat function does not work.
5 Press ENTER to play back the selected file.
• Playback of the selected file will begin.
1 Load a disc or a USB device containing audio
*
data (MP3 files).
*
When you insert or remove a USB device, be sure
to turn off the main power of this player and the
USB device (only if connecting a USB HDD) and
make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “No” (See
• When MP3 files are played, the “Functions” menu is
not available.
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Video/Picture/Music Playback
6 To return to the HOME screen, press c,
4 Press a/b to select a folder or file.
• When you select a folder, press ENTER to open it,
and then press a/b to select a file in the folder.
Displaying Still Images (JPEG files)
and then press HOME or EXIT.
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD-R DVD-RW
USB
Operational buttons during still image
display
Folder 1
This Player can display still images (JPEG files)
recorded on CD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/RW discs and
USB devices or via a home network.
• For details on the still images that you can display using
• Still images are played one by one while during “Slide
show”, they are automatically replaced one after
another.
Buttons
Description
CD
1 Folder 1
2 Folder 2
3 Folder 3
4 Folder 4
5 Image 01.jpg
6 Image 02.jpg
1/All 14 files and folders
Go to the previous/next picture in
the same directory.
f/
g
d/ e
j
C (Blue)
Return to the selection screen.
Rotate the picture by 90 degrees
to the left.
• To set slide show speed/repeat playback, press C
(Blue)*. For details, refer to the following table.
D (Yellow)
Rotate the picture by 90 degrees
to the right.
When using a USB device, the “Delete” function
*
is also available. When you press C (Blue) after
selecting folders/files using B (Green), the “Delete”
and “Slide Show Menu” selection screen will be
displayed.
Play back Slide Show.
• Return to slide show playback
when paused.
a
Pause slide show playback.
b
c
Slide Show Menu
Stop still image display/slide show
playback.
Slide Show
Speed
Setting of slide show playback
speed
A (Red)
NOTE
Guide display on/off
Repeat Mode
Setting
Setting of slide show repeat
playback
Guide Display
Setting
Guide display setting during still
image display
• Thumbnail data will be displayed when JPEG files from
a digital camera contain thumbnail data.
• An icon will be displayed for JPEG files which do not
contain thumbnail data.
1 Load a disc or a USB device containing Still
*
5 Press ENTER to display the selected file.
Images (JPEG files).
*
• The selected still image appears on the screen.
When you insert or remove a USB device, be sure
to turn off the main power of this player and the
USB device (only if connecting a USB HDD) and
make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “No” (See
1/77
2 Press c/d to select “Picture”, then press b or
ENTER.
3 Press c/d to select “DVD/CD ”, “USB-1”,
*
“USB-2” or “Home Network”, then press b or
ENTER.
Display name varies depending on the type of
media inserted.
*
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Video/Picture/Music Playback
Accessing DLNA servers
3 Press a/b to select a DLNA server which you
want to access, then press ENTER or d.
• The folder list or file list of the DLNA server which
you accessed is displayed.
* Playing MKV files via Home Network
To play MKV files via DLNA server, you will need to
download and install “DivXinstaller.exe” on a DLNA
compatible PC (Windows 7), which can be found on
Make the necessary settings and confirm that an MKV
file can be played using Windows Media Player on a
PC prior to attempting playback on the LCD TV.
The player can browse and play movies, music and
photos stored on your DLNA Certified media servers
connected within your home network.
Select server
About a home network
This Player can display and play movies, photos
and music content from your DLNA-compatible
digital media servers (such as a PC and consumer
electronics).
1. xxxxxxxxxxxxx
2. yyyyyyyyyyyyy
3. zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
4. aaaaaaaaaaaa
NOTE
• Even if DLNA compatible, a connection may not be
able to be made depending on the server, or playback
may not be available even if a connection is made
successfully.
• Some files may not be playable depending on the file.
For details, refer to pages 10–11.
• To enjoy this function, make a broadband Internet
connection to both your PC and this player (See pages
19–20), and then set communication settings (See pages
• To use this function, we recommend setting “Auto
Power Off” to “No”. (See page 47.)
Before accessing DLNA servers:
• DLNA servers and this player must be connected to the
same local area network. Specify the settings required
for connecting this player to the local area network.
• DLNA servers must be turned on.
• When a PC running DLNA server software or other
DLNA-compatible devices are connected to this player,
some setting changes of software or other devices may
be required.
• The previous screen appears when j
is pressed.
4 Press a/b to select the folder or file which you
want to access, then press ENTER.
• When you select a folder, the file list of the folder is
displayed. Press a/b to select the file which you
want to play, then press ENTER.
• Please refer to the operating instructions for the
software or devices for more information.
• Playback starts.
• Before using this function, please read “Network Service
Root
Playback by selecting a file list
Folder1
Folder2
1 Press c/d to select Video/Music/Picture, then
Video01.divx
Video02.divx
Video03.divx
Video04.divx
1/ALL 40 files and folders
press b or ENTER.
2 Press c/d to select “Home Network”, then
press b or ENTER.
Video
Music
Picture
e-Contents
Settings
5 Press c to stop playback.
• The file list reappears.
• The previous screen appears when j
is pressed.
BD-VIDEO
USB-1
USB-2
Home Network
Next
6 Press EXIT or HOME to exit playback.
Types of playable files
• The HOME screen reappears.
Video
DivX Plus HD (avi/divx/mkv)
• The player automatically scans and displays DLNA
servers within your local network.
Music
Picture
mp3
jpg
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Playback Functions
Fast Forward/Reverse (Search)
Pause/Frame Advance Playback
BD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO
AUDIO CD
BD-R
BD-RE
BD VIDEO
BD-R
BD-RE
DVD-R DVD-RW
DVD VIDEO
DVD-R DVD-RW
The Pause function is enabled when b is
pressed during playback. (If you are playing back
an audio CD, audio data [MP3 files] or still images
[JPEG files], these will also pause.)
The Fast Forward/Reverse function is enabled when
d or e is pressed during playback.
Example: When e is pressed
• The search speed will change each time you press the
button.
The Frame Advance Playback function is enabled
when g is pressed during pause.
• Frame Advance Playback may not function properly
with discs other than DVD-RW/R (VR format).
When playing back a DVD
• You cannot perform Fast Forward/Fast Reverse from
one title and continue to another title (except when
playing audio CDs). At the end or beginning of the title,
Fast Forward/Fast Reverse will be cancelled and normal
playback will automatically resume.
NOTE
• Some BD/DVD Video discs are not compatible with
Pause/Frame Advance Playback.
• Frame Advance/Reverse Playback can be performed
for DVD discs by pressing g or
f during pause.
• Frame Reverse Playback cannot be performed for DivX
video.
NOTE
• Subtitles are not played back with BD/DVD video discs
during Fast Forward and Fast Reverse.
Skipping to the Next or the Start of
the Current Chapter (Track/Title)
Slow Playback (Forward/Reverse)
NOTE
BD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO
AUDIO CD
BD-R
DVD-R DVD-RW
CD-R CD-RW
BD-RE
BD VIDEO
BD-R
BD-RE
• Some operations in the following playback functions
cannot be performed depending on the specifications of
the disc.
DVD VIDEO
DVD-R DVD-RW
USB
The Slow Playback (Forward/Reverse) function is
enabled when g or f is
pressed for more than 2 seconds during pause.
Press a to return to normal playback.
The Skipping (to the beginning of a chapter, track
or title) function is enabled when f or
g is pressed during playback.
NOTE
• This doesn’t work for audio CDs.
• You cannot perform Slow Playback between titles. At
the end of the title, Slow Playback will be cancelled and
normal playback will automatically resume.
• Reverse Slow Playback cannot be performed for BD
video and DVD discs in AVCHD format.
• Reverse Slow Playback cannot be performed for DivX
video.
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Playback Functions
5 Press ENTER.
4 Press ENTER at the scene where you want to
set the start point.
Repeat Playback of a Title or
Chapter (Repeat Playback)
Example: Repeat playback of a title (TITLE)
• “Set End Point” displays.
BD-VIDEO
5 Press ENTER at the scene where you want to
set the end point.
BD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO
AUDIO CD
BD-R
BD-RE
1/3
5/25
00:20:30
2 English
1
DVD-R DVD-RW
• You can press e to fast forward to the
scene where you want to set the end point. When
you reach the desired scene, simply press a
and then ENTER to set the end point.
1 DTS
On Title Repeat
1 Play back the title or chapter you want to repeat.
NOTE
2 Press FUNCTION.
• Press g, the Repeat Playback is
cancelled and the next chapter being played back.
• Press f once, the Repeat Playback is
cancelled and the player returns to the start of current
chapter (track).
• If you press f 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
points within the same title.
• Repeat Playback may be forbidden depending on the
disc.
• The Function Control screen is displayed on the TV.
3 Press a/b to select the Repeat column, then
press ENTER.
On Title Repeat
4 Press a/b to select the type of Repeat
Playback.
• Playback Title: Repeats the title currently being
played back.
6 Press j or FUNCTION to close the
Function Control screen.
• Playback Chapter: Repeats the chapter currently
being played back.
• Scene Selection: Repeats the specified scene of
title or chapter.
NOTE
• “Scene Selection” operation is not available for BD
video.
• Partial Repeat Playback may not work in multi-angle
scenes.
• If you press DISPLAY, you can confirm the Repeat
Playback status.
NOTE
• Press j to cancel without setting the type
of Repeat Playback.
• For Audio CD, you can select “Playing Disc”, “Playing
Track” and “Specify The Part” as Repeat Playback
options.
Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat
Playback of a Specified Part)
DVD VIDEO
DVD-R DVD-RW
AUDIO CD
• Repeat Playback cannot be performed for DivX video.
1 Press FUNCTION during playback.
• The Function Control screen is displayed on the TV.
2 Press a/b to select the Repeat column, then
press ENTER.
3 Press a/b to select “Scene Selection”, then
press ENTER.
• “Set Start Point” displays.
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Playback Functions
2 Press a/b to select the Angle Number column,
Displaying the Audio Information
Switching Subtitles
then press ENTER.
BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO
You can display the audio information on the disc
currently being played back by pressing AUDIO.
The displayed contents vary depending on the disc.
BD-VIDEO
If subtitles are provided in multiple languages, you
can switch between them.
1/3
5/25
00:20:30
2 English
1
1 DTS
Off
BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
The audio channel currently being played back will
be displayed.
If multiple audio channels are recorded, you can
switch the audio channel by pressing AUDIO.
• The display indicates the subtitle number currently
being played 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”.
3 Press a/b to select the desired Angle Number,
then press ENTER.
DVD-RW DVD-R
4 Press j or FUNCTION to close the
NOTE
Function Control screen.
When a recorded broadcast with stereo or
monaural audio is played back:
“Stereo” is displayed. (Audio cannot be switched.)
• Settings for subtitles can also be changed in the
Function Control screen (Page 41).
• The operation of subtitles differs according to each disc.
You may need to refer to the operation manual of the
disc.
• The display for subtitle information automatically
disappears after 5 seconds.
NOTE
• The displayed items vary depending on the disc.
• If you access the Function Control screen during
playback of a BD/DVD video, it may be impossible to
operate the BD/DVD video playback. In cases like this,
close the Function Control screen.
• The operation of angles differs according to each disc.
You may need to refer to the operation manual of the
disc.
NOTE
• When you play a program recorded in stereo or
monaural, and if you are listening to the Bitstream
sound via the digital output jack, you cannot select the
• Settings for audio can also be changed in the Function
Control screen (Page 41).
• The operation of audio differs according to each disc.
You may need to refer to the operation manual of the
disc.
Switching the Angle
• The display for angle information automatically
disappears after 5 seconds.
BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO
If multiple angles are recorded, you can switch
between them.
• The display for audio information automatically
disappears after 5 seconds.
Displaying the Angle Mark
1 Press FUNCTION during playback.
BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO
• The Function Control screen is displayed on the TV.
You can change settings so that Angle Mark appears
in the right bottom part of the screen when multiple
angles are recorded. The settings can be changed
in “Settings” – “Playback Setting” – “Angle Mark
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Settings During Playback
3 Operation guide display
Provides help on remote control button operations.
3 Press a/b/c/d to set, then press ENTER.
• Operations vary depending on the setting. Follow
the operation instructions on the screen.
Function Control
BD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO
AUDIO CD
BD-R
BD-RE
4 Press j or FUNCTION to close the
Function control operation
procedure
DVD-R DVD-RW
Function Control screen.
NOTE
• If “– –” is displayed for an option like title number or
subtitles, 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
playback of a BD/DVD video, it may be impossible to
operate the BD/DVD video playback. In cases like this,
close the Function Control screen.
This allows you to adjust various settings at once,
like subtitles, angle settings and the title selection
for Direct Playback. You can adjust the video and
audio to suit your preferences. The operations are
the same for BD and DVD.
Function Control screen
BD-VIDEO
1
1/3
5/25
00:20:30
2
2 English
1
1 DTS
Off
1 Press FUNCTION during playback.
• The Function Control screen is displayed on the TV.
ENTER
Select
Enter
Return
2 Press a/b to select the desired setting, then
press ENTER.
EXIT
Exit
3
• For a description of each setting, see “Functions
1 Playback status display
BD-VIDEO
Shows the operation status and the disc type.
1/3
5/25
00:20:30
2 English
1
1 DTS
Off
2 Setting items
Selects a title (or track) or chapter for playback, or
performs video/audio settings.
• Title/Track Number (Direct Title/Track Skip)
• Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip)
• Playback Elapsed Time (Direct Time Skip)
• Subtitle Language
• Angle Number
• Audio
• Repeat
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Settings During Playback
Subtitle Language
Functions which can be set
• Shows the currently selected subtitle language. If
subtitles are provided in other languages, you can
switch to your preferred language.
Title/Track Number (Direct Title/Track Skip)
• Shows the title number being played back (or track
number when playing back an audio CD). You can skip
to the start of the title (or track).
• To skip to the start of a selected title (or track), press
the Number buttons to enter the title (or track) number
when this option is highlighted.
Angle Number
• Shows the currently selected angle number. If the video
is recorded with multiple angles, you can switch the
angle.
Audio
Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip)
• Shows the chapter number being played back. You can
skip to the start of the chapter.
• Shows the currently selected type of audio. You can
select the desired type of audio.
• To skip to the start of a selected chapter, press the
Number buttons to enter the chapter number when this
option is highlighted.
Repeat
• The current Title (or Chapter) or partial segments can be
repeatedly played back.
Playback Elapsed Time (Direct Time Skip)
NOTE
• Shows the time elapsed from the beginning of the
current disc title (or track). This lets you skip to a
specific time.
• These functions may not work with all discs.
• Press c/d to select the Hour, Minute or Second, then
press a/b or the Number buttons to set the time.
Press ENTER to start playback at the set time.
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Enjoying smartphone on the TV (for BD-AMS20U only)
This player allows you to view smartphone displays
on your TV. By connecting your smartphone to this
1 Press POWER to turn on the player.
• When a disc or USB device is inserted or played
back, stop playback, and then press HDMI to
switch the HDMI input.
Disclaimers
Sharp does not provide any guarantee in regards to
operational failures such as those described below
when an MHL device is connected to this player.
player with an MHL cable, you can enjoy a variety
*
of smartphone content with high definition audio
and video on your TV, including VOD content, Web
browsing, Widget, games and news.
• “
” will be displayed on the front panel display
when the TV input is switched to MHL/HDMI.
• No picture or sound
• Some functions do not work during operation.
MHL (Mobile High-definition Link)
*
If the MHL device does not work properly, refer to
the operation manual for the MHL device or directly
contact the manufacturer.
MHL is a mobile audio and video interface standard for
transmitting digital audio and high definition (HD) video
(1080p/30fps) without any compression.
• An MHL-compatible smartphone is available for this
function.
• To operate this function, also connect this player to a
TV compatible with HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics
2 Connect an MHL cable to the HML/HDMI INPUT
terminal of this player and the smartphone.
• Make sure that the TV is connected to this player
with an HDMI cable.
NOTE
3 Switch the TV input to the input source to which
this player is connected (HDMI input).
• Prepare an MHL-compatible cable. For MHL-compatible
smartphones to be connected, refer to the smartphone
carrier.
• Some smartphone applications may not be compatible
with the TV.
• For further details, refer to the operation manual of the
connected smartphone.
• The screen on which the connected smartphone is
displayed will be displayed on the TV.
4 Use the TV remote control for the smartphone
operation.
NOTE
• The remote control of this player is not compatible for
the smartphone operation on the TV.
• Do not turn off the power of this player during the
operation.
Connecting a smartphone
You can connect a smartphone or HDMI equipment
to the MHL/HDMI INPUT terminal of the player.
Rear
Recharging the battery of the
smartphone
This player has a recharging function for
smartphones. By connecting to the player with an
MHL cable, smartphone can be recharged during
the operation.
MHL/HDMI
INPUT terminal
*
NOTE
• The smartphone is not recharged when you connect
it to any terminal other than the HML/HDMI INPUT
terminal.
MHL cable
Only the BD-AMS20U model has the MHL/HDMI INPUT
terminal.
*
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Settings
SETTINGS
Common operations
The “menu” enables various audio/visual settings
and adjustments on the functions using the remote
control unit. You need to call up the On Screen
Display to perform settings for this player. The
following is the explanation for the basic operations
of the “menu”.
Home screen display
1
2
Press c/d to select “Settings”, then press b or ENTER.
Press c/d to select “Smart Settings”, then press b or ENTER.
Video
Music
Picture
e-Contents
Settings
Audio Video
Settings
Smart Settings Playback Setting Communication
Setup
USB (HDD Memory) Software Update
System
Management
Settings
Example: Setting “AQUOS LINK”
Next
Select a menu item
Quick Start
Press a/b to select “AQUOS LINK”, then press d or ENTER.
Auto Power Off
Front Display/LED
Control Panel
Screen Saver
AQUOS LINK
Yes
No
Select the next item
Press a/b to select the desired item, then press ENTER.
Press j to return to the previous “menu” page.
Exit the menu screen
Press HOME or EXIT to exit.
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SETTINGS
5 Press c/d to select the parental control level
for DVD VIDEO, BD-ROM, and then select the
country code. Press ENTER after making each
selection.
Basic Operation for Playback
Setting
Example: Setting “Parental Control” under “Playback
Setting”
Parental Control
Disc Language
Angle Mark Display
Password Setting
BD Internet Access
3D Mode
1 Press c/d to select “Settings”, then press b or
ENTER.
2 Press c/d to select “Playback Setting”, then
press b or ENTER.
Level 3
0
3D Notice
3 Press a/b to select “Parental Control”, then
press d or ENTER.
• When you operate this Player for the first time,
the password setting screen will be displayed.
See “When setting the password for the first time”
below.
USA
6 Press HOME or EXIT to exit.
4 Enter your 4-digit password.
• You cannot move to the next setting screen until
you can input the correct password.
When setting the password for the first time.
1
To set the password for the first time, press
a/b to select “Yes” to enter the password
setting menu, then press d or ENTER.
2
3
Enter a 4-digit number for the password, then
the same 4-digit number for confirmation.
Press ENTER to complete the password setting
procedure and move to the next setting screen.
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SETTINGS
2
This sets the audio output mode for DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL terminal) when selecting
“Digital Output”.
Audio Out
Audio Video Settings
You can set the audio output when connecting to
SURROUND equipment.
HDMI Video Out
Item
1 This sets the audio output connected to
Bitstream:
This sets the resolution of the video output for the
HDMI terminal of this player.
SURROUND equipment.
• Select this when connecting to SURROUND
equipment with a built-in decoder for DOLBY
DIGITAL, etc.
• Setting to Bitstream will output each audio signal by
Bitstream.
Normally set to “Auto” (factory preset value).
Item
Item
HDMI Output: Select this when you connect using
HDMI OUT terminal.
Digital Output: Select this when you connect using
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (OPTICAL).
Auto, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p
PCM:
• Select this when connecting to 2 channel stereo audio
equipment.
• Setting to PCM will output by converting each audio
signal into PCM 2 channel audio signal.
NOTE
• When the BD player is connected to a 1080p 24Hz
compatible TV and the “HDMI Video Out” is set to
“Auto”, 1080p 24Hz will automatically be displayed
when compatible discs are played back.
2 You can set the audio output mode for each
output terminal.
NOTE
1
This sets the audio output mode for HDMI OUT
terminal when selecting “HDMI Output”.
Secondary Audio
NOTE
This toggles the clicking sound on the menu and
audio with secondary video in picture in picture
mode for BD-Video.
• Select “Off” when enjoying the high quality sounds of
BD-Video.
• When the secondary audio is set to “On”, PCM is
automatically selected as the audio output mode.
Item
Bitstream:
Item
• Select this when connecting to HDMI equipment with
a built-in decoder for DOLBY DIGITAL, etc.
• Setting to Bitstream will output each audio signal by
Bitstream.
On, Off
PCM (Surround):
• Select this when connecting to multi-channel HDMI
equipment.
• Setting to PCM (Surround) will output by LINEAR
PCM by decoding audio signals recorded in each
audio output mode such as DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS.
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SETTINGS
Item
Dynamic Range Control
Smart Settings
On, Dimmer, Off
This lets you adjust the range between the loudest
and softest sounds (dynamic range) for playback
at average volume. Use this when it is hard to hear
dialog.
Quick Start
NOTE
• When “Dimmer” is selected, the BD/DVD/CD mode
indicator turns off.
This 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 mode
when in standby condition.
Item
Control Panel
Normal: The same audio output range is played as the
original recorded audio output range.
Shift*: When Dolby Digital audio is played back, the
dynamic range of the audio is adjusted so that the
dialog portion can be heard easily. (If the audio
sounds abnormal, set to “Normal”.)
This lets you set display of the control panel on the
TV screen to on or off.
Item
Item
Yes, No
Yes, No
Auto: When you play back audio in the Dolby TrueHD
format, the dynamic range is automatically adjusted.
NOTE
Screen Saver
Lower the audio volume before setting. If you do not do
so, the speakers may emit a loud sound or excessive
output may be applied to the speakers.
*
• When “Quick Start” is set to “Yes”, the Player requires
some time to turn off.
This function helps prevent burn-in on the TV screen
by leaving the player with the power turned on for a
long period of time.
Auto Power Off
SUPER PICTURE
Item
This sets the Player so that power is automatically
shut off if playback is stopped and you do not
perform any operations for about 10 minutes.
This enhances the quality of video streaming images
with pixel by pixel processing technology.
Yes, No
Item
AQUOS LINK
Item
On, Off
Yes, No
This lets you set the Player to receive the control
signal from the AQUOS LINK remote control via the
HDMI cable.
Front Display/LED
Item
If you feel that the indicators on the player’s front
display are too bright when watching movies, you
can turn them off except for the POWER (ON/
STANDBY) indicator.
Yes, No
NOTE
• For details, refer to the operation manual of TV.
You can also adjust the brightness of the front
display/LED light by selecting “Dimmer”.
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SETTINGS
Disc Language (Disc Priority Language)
Password Setting
Playback Setting
This lets you select the language for subtitles, audio
and menus displayed on the screen.
This sets the password for setting or changing the
Parental Control Level.
Parental Control
This lets you set the Parental Control depending
on the disc content. The available Parental Control
Levels are shown below.
Item (Subtitle)
Item
Select the subtitle language you want to display.
Yes: Enter the 4-digit number.
No
The 4-digit password number needs to be entered
before the Parental Control Levels and the Country
Code are set. The Parental Control Levels and the
Country Code cannot be set if a password has not
been created or the password is not entered.
• Select the rating level appropriate for the age of the
user.
Item (Audio)
NOTE
Select the audio language you want to hear.
• When you forget the password, you can reset the
current password using “System Reset” under
Item (Menu)
Select the menu language you want to display.
• You can also set the new password if desired.
NOTE
Item (Parental control level for DVD-video)
BD Internet Access
• When “Auto” is selected, the priority language of the
disc will be played back.
8 and Off: All DVD-video can be played.
1–7: Prohibits play of DVD-video with corresponding
ratings recorded on them.
This allows you to set access restriction to BD-LIVE
contents.
Angle Mark Display
Item
Item (Parental control level for BD-video)
This lets you turn the Angle Mark Display on or off
when BD/DVD video recorded with multiple angles
is played back. (The Angle Mark is displayed in the
lower right screen.)
Permit: Allows all BD-LIVE discs.
Limit: Allows only discs with owner certification.
Prohibit: Prohibits all BD-LIVE discs.
No Limit: All BD-video can be played.
0–99 year(s): Prohibits play of BD-video with
corresponding ratings recorded on them.
NOTE
Item (Country code)
Item
• The available functions differ depending on the disc.
• Regarding playback method of BD-LIVE contents,
etc., perform the operations in accordance with the
instructions in the BD disc manual.
• To enjoy BD-LIVE functions, perform the broadband
Select the country code.
The ratings differ according to the country.
Yes, No
NOTE
• Refer to “Basic Operation for Playback Setting” on page
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SETTINGS
3D Mode
DivX(R) Deregistration
System
This sets output of 3D images.
You can deactivate your DivX information on the
player.
Version
To view 3D images, playback of 3D content (3D BD
video) is necessary with a 3D compatible TV and 3D
glasses in addition to this player.
When you select “Version”, the system software
version and Netflix ESN are displayed.
Item
Yes, No
Item
On Screen Language
NOTE
Auto: Video signals are output as 3D when 3D content
(3D BD video) is played or as 2D when 2D content is
played.
2D: Even if 3D content (3D BD video) is played, video
signals are output as 2D at all times.
You can set the language you want to display on the
screen.
VUDU Deactivate
Item
English, Español, Français
You can deactivate your VUDU information on the
player.
CAUTION
• When viewing 3D images, viewing for a long period
of time or lying on your back may cause eye strain
and discomfort. In addition, 3D images may affect the
eyesight of young children/infants, so keep them from
viewing the images.
Netflix Deactivate
Item
You can deactivate your Netflix information on the
player.
Yes, No
System Reset
Item
Yes, No
3D Notice
You can reset all settings to the factory presets.
Item
This sets whether or not a notice is displayed on the
connected TV every time 3D content (3D BD video)
is played.
DivX(R) Registration
Reset, Not Reset
The DivX registration code is displayed.
Item
NOTE
Yes, No
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SETTINGS
4 Press a/b to select “Change”, then press
Communication Setup
Sets whether “Cable” or “Wireless”
is used for the network connection
ENTER.
This allows you to perform and/or change the
communication settings and select the type of
Internet connection from Cable or Wireless. This
setting is required to use BD-LIVE functions, video
on-demand services (e-Contents), home networks
and software updates that connect to the Internet.
Current Ethernet setup info.
1 Press c/d to select “Settings”, then press b or
IP Address : Auto Setup
Netmask : Auto Setup
ENTER.
2 Press c/d to select “Communication Setup”,
Gateway
DNS
: Auto Setup
: Auto Setup
then press b or ENTER.
3 Press a/b to select “Cable/Wireless Select”,
NOTE
then press d or ENTER.
Change
Initialize
• Make sure that the LAN cable or the wireless LAN
adapter is connected to this player and make sure that
the wireless router/access point is connected to the
Internet if using the wireless LAN adapter. (See pages
• For manually performing the setting, the following
information of the connected router or modem is
required. Confirm the information prior to the setting.
− IP address, netmask, gateway, DNS address
4 Press a/b to select “Cable” or “Wireless”, then
press ENTER.
• If selecting “Cable”, follow the [When selecting
Cable] directions on this page, then go to step 3.
• If selecting “Wireless”, follow the [When selecting
Wireless] directions on the next page, then go to
step 3.
• For initializing the current setting, select “Initialize”,
then press ENTER.
5 For setting the IP address, press c/d to select
“Yes” or “No”, then press ENTER.
NOTE
Do you obtain the IP address
automatically?
• When selecting “Wireless” when the wireless LAN
adapter is not inserted, “Wireless LAN adapter is not
inserted” appears on the screen.
Yes
No
IP Address
Netmask
Gateway
When selecting Cable
Next
1 Press c/d to select “Settings”, then press b or
ENTER.
• If selecting “Yes”: The IP address is automatically
obtained.
• If selecting “No”: The IP address, netmask and
gateway are manually entered using the screen for
Regarding each of the setup values, confirm the
specifications of your broadband router.
2 Press c/d to select “Communication Setup”,
then press b or ENTER.
3 Press a/b to select “Ethernet Setup (Cable)”,
then press d or ENTER.
6 Select “Next”, then press ENTER.
• If selecting “Yes” in the step 5, go to the step 9.
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SETTINGS
7 Enter your DNS address.
5 The player scans all of the available access
points and displays the points with the “Other
Network” selection bar on the screen.
When selecting Wireless
Enter your DNS address.
CAUTION
• During searching access point(s), “Accessing...”
appears on the screen.
• We recommend writing down the MAC address of
the connected wireless LAN adapter in this operation
MAC address is labeled on the adapter or displayed on
the “Current Ethernet setup info.” screen (See step 5
below).
• When performing the wireless communication setup,
security information for the wireless router/access
point (WEP, WPA or WPA2 key) is required. Check your
wireless router/access point’s information prior to setup.
Primary
• Up to 6 items (5 access points and the “Other
Network” selection bar) are displayed on the screen.
• When there are six or more items retrieved, display
the next screen by selecting “Next”, then pressing
ENTER. (The “Other Network” selection bar is
always displayed last.) When no available access
points are retrieved, only the “Other Network”
selection bar is displayed on the screen.
Secondary
Next
• The primary and secondary DNS addresses are
entered using the screen for inputting characters.
Regarding each of the setup values, confirm the
specifications of your broadband router.
6 Press a/b to select “desired access point” or
“Other Network”, then press ENTER.
• For access points which are set to hide the SSID
using the wireless router, select “Other Network” to
set the access point.
NOTE
8 Select “Next”, then press ENTER.
• Wireless communication setup cannot be performed
when the wireless LAN adapter is not inserted.
• Before this player can access the Internet wirelessly,
setup of a wireless router/access point is required.
9 For testing the connection to the Internet, after
confirming the settings, press a/b to select
“Test”, then press ENTER.
• “Test” is available only when setting to obtain the IP
address automatically. “Test” cannot be selected if
the IP address has not been obtained automatically.
Select the access point.
1 Press c/d to select “Settings”, then press b or
XXXXXXXXXXXX
YYYYYYYYYYYY
Other Network
ENTER.
Confirm the current setting.
2 Press c/d to select “Communication Setup”,
then press b or ENTER.
IP Address : xxx xxx xxx xxx
3 Press a/b to select “Ethernet Setup
Netmask
Gateway
: xxx xxx xxx xxx
: xxx xxx xxx xxx
• If selecting “desired access point”, go to step 9.
• If selecting “Other Network”, go to the next step.
(Wireless)”, then press d or ENTER.
DNS Address : xxx xxx xxx xxx
xxx xxx xxx xxx
MAC Address : xx xx xx xx xx xx
4 Press a/b to select “Change”, then press
ENTER.
Test
Current Ethernet setup info.
Complete
MAC Address : xx xx xx xx xx xx
Access Point : Not Selected
IP Address : Auto Setup
• As a result of the test, if the Internet connection
fails, enter the setup values manually.
Netmask
Gateway
DNS
: Auto Setup
: Auto Setup
: Auto Setup
10 Press a/b to select “Complete”, then press
ENTER.
11 Press HOME or EXIT to return to the HOME
screen.
Change
Initialize
• To perform other settings, press j.
• For initializing the current setting, select “Initialize”,
then press ENTER.
(Continued on the next page)
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SETTINGS
7 Press ENTER, then enter the access point
name.
11 Select “Next”, then press ENTER.
Information on MAC addresses
12 For testing after confirming the settings, select
• The access point name is manually entered using
“Test”, then press ENTER.
A MAC address is a unique ID number for
network equipment. A MAC address is necessary
for MAC address filtering on the wireless router/
access point.
• If the test has failed, an error message appears.
Retry to perform the settings after checking that the
Enter the access point name.
Access Point:
Confirm your setting.
Before the wireless communication setup is
performed, we recommend writing down the MAC
address of the connected wireless LAN adapter
and keeping it in a safe place. The MAC address
is labeled on the adapter. (The MAC address is
displayed on the “Current Ethernet setup info.”
screen when wireless communication is set (See
Access Point: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Security key: XXXXXXXXXXXX
Next
Test
8 Select “Next”, then press ENTER.
9 Press a/b to select your appropriate security
13 Follow steps 5–11 of “When selecting Cable”
settings.
key, then press ENTER.
• When selecting WPA/WPA2, selectable security
keys are PSK/TKIP and PSK/AES.
MAC address
Select the security key.
OPEN
WEP
WPA-PSK(AES)
WPA-PSK(TKIP)
WPA2-PSK(AES)
WPA2-PSK(TKIP)
10 Press ENTER, then enter the security key code.
• Enter the exact same security key which has been
set in the wireless router.
• The security key code is manually entered using the
Enter the security key.
Security key:
Next
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SETTINGS
5 Press D (Yellow) (Complete) to fix the numbers
NOTE
The operation procedure for
inputting characters manually
which have been input.
• Press j (Del.Char.) to delete a number/
character you have input.
• To change a number/character you have input, press B
(Green) (Left) or C (Blue) (Right) to select the number/
character you want to change, and press j
(Del.Char.). Then, press c/d to select a new number/
character you want to input, and press ENTER.
IP Address
Netmask
Gateway
123
NOTE
• Numeric characters such as IP address can be entered
on the input screen either by selecting each of the
characters in the “Numeric” mode or using the Number
buttons on the remote control.
6 Repeat step 1 to 5 to finish inputting all the
required characters.
IP Address
Netmask
Gateway
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Input character list
1ABC (Alphabet/
numeric character)
1 Press ENTER at the boxes in which characters
are to be entered, and the input screen will
appear.
Num.
ABC
DEF
GHI
JKL
MNO
PQRS
DEF
TUV
WXYZ
Spc.
Num. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ABC
a b c A B C
j k l J K L
d e f D E F
GHI
g h i G H I
JKL
TUV
MNO m n o M N O
Numeric
Edit
PQRS p q r s P Q R S
t u v T U V
WXYZ w x y z W X Y Z
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Spc.
(space)
Numeric
Sign
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
Selected by pressing Selected by pressing
a/b c/d
@ . , :
@ . , :
; _ - \
$ % ! ? & # + *
= / | ˜
“ ‘ ˆ `
( ) < >
[ ]{ }
Spc.
2 Press a/b to select the desired input mode.
3 Press c/d to select a number/character, then
@ . , :
; _ - \
= / | ˜
; _ - \
= / | ˜
$ % ! ? $ % ! ?
press ENTER.
& # + * & # + *
( ) < > ) <
“ ‘ ˆ `
Spc.
“ ‘ ˆ `
(space)
4 Repeat the step 3 to display all of the desired
(
>
[ ]{ }
[
]
{
}
characters/numbers in the input field.
Example: The screen for inputting numeric characters
Edit
Cancel
Left
Right
Complete
Del.Char.
The same operation as the colored buttons and j can be performed by selecting
each of the items and pressing ENTER.
“Del.Char.” stands for deleting characters.
123
Numeric
Edit
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
NOTE
• When performing “Ethernet Setup (Cable)”, only “Numeric” and “Edit” are displayed.
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SETTINGS
5 Press ENTER to move to the next screen.
Before using the USB device
6 Press a/b to select “Erase” or “Format”, then
(USB HDD, USB memory device)
press ENTER.
CAUTION:
Erase: Deletes only BD-VIDEO data written on the
USB device such as BD-LIVE data.
Format: Be aware that all data including BD-VIDEO
data and software update data will be deleted.
• Do not remove the USB device or unplug the AC
cord while the operations for “USB (HDD/Memory)
Management” or “Software Update Settings (Manual
Update from USB memory device)” are being
performed.
• Do not use a USB extension cable and/or hub when
connecting a USB device to the player’s USB1 or
USB2 terminal.
Erase
Erases BD-VIDEO data on USB memory.
− Using a USB extension cable and/or hub may
prevent the player from performing correctly.
Format
Erase all contents on USB memory
including protected contents.
NOTE:
• SHARP cannot guarantee that all brands’ USB
devices will operate with this player.
• Only USB memory devices formatted with FAT 32/16
are compatible.
When formatting a USB memory device using a PC,
perform the following settings.
• If you want to delete only the unneeded software
update data after the software is updated, delete
the data on the USB device using a PC.
1 Insert the USB device into the player’s USB
terminal.
7 Press a/b to select “Yes”, then press ENTER.
• A confirmation message is displayed. Check that
the correct USB device is displayed, and then
continue.
Format File System: FAT32
Allocation Unit Size: Default Allocation Size
See page 18 regarding USB HDD formats.
Example: Front*
8 Press a/b to select “USB1” or “USB2”, then
press ENTER.
USB (HDD/Memory) Management
• When a wireless LAN adapter is inserted, or only
one USB device is connected to this player, this
selection screen does not appear. In such cases,
after step 7, proceed to step 9.
The following instructions explain how to delete data
such as the Virtual Package data and the BD-LIVE
data in a USB device and also initialize all data in the
USB device.
USB device
9 Start the process.
A USB terminal is also available on the rear side (USB1
NOTE
*
• The screen for the current operation will display.
terminal).
• When you insert or remove a USB device, be sure to
turn off the main power of this player and the USB
device (only if connecting a USB HDD) and make sure
• When you perform the “Erase” operation, data which
has been saved to the player’s internal memory (game
score, etc.) will also be deleted.
2 Press POWER to turn on the player.
3 Press c/d to select “Settings”, then press b or
Complete
OK
ENTER.
4 Press c/d to select “USB (HDD/Memory)
Management”, then press b or ENTER.
• The “USB (HDD/Memory) Management” screen is
displayed.
10 Press ENTER.
11 Press HOME or EXIT to exit.
• “No USB Memory” appears when no USB is
inserted.
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SETTINGS
Update process
Software Update Settings
1 When this player is turned on, the Internet
connection starts automatically.
In this player, the software version can be updated
using either one of the following methods.
• Auto Update from Network
• “Accessing...” blinks on the screen.
• Manual Update from Network
• Manual Update from USB memory device
• The current version of this unit software and the
latest version of the update file on the network are
displayed when latest version of firmware has been
found.
Auto Update from Network
This function allows you to perform the update by
accessing an Internet connection automatically to
check if there is a new firmware version every time
the player is turned on.
When using this function, it is required to perform
the following settings in advance.
To update this player software with update file,
select “Yes”, and go to step 2.
Latest version of firmware has been found.
Firmware update is available.
Proceed with update?
Setup
Current Version :
Latest Version :
xxxxxxxxxx
yyyyyyyyyy
1 Press c/d to select “Settings”, then press b or
NOTE
ENTER.
If “Yes” will be selected, version update will start.
• Make sure that the LAN cable or the wireless LAN
adapter is connected to this player and make sure that
the wireless router/access point is connected to the
Internet if using the wireless LAN adapter. (See pages
• Make sure to perform the communication settings. (See
2 Press c/d to select “Software Update
Yes
No
Settings”, then press b or ENTER.
3 Press a/b to select “Auto Update Setting”,
then press d or ENTER.
• If the latest firmware version has been already
updated, nothing is displayed on the screen.
4 Press a/b to select “Yes”, then press ENTER.
• After this, an Internet connection will be made
automatically every time this player is turned on.
• It may take time to access and download the update
depending on the Internet connection and other factors.
2 Press ENTER to start updating.
Downloading latest firmware…
Version : yyyyyyyyyy
CAUTION
• Do not remove the LAN cable or the wireless LAN
adapter or unplug the AC cord while downloading or
updating software.
30%
3 When the software is successfully updated, a
screen is displayed indicating that the update
process is completed.
• If the update has failed, an error message appears.
Retry the update after checking if the broadband
settings (pages 50–53) are performed properly.
4 Press POWER to turn off the player before using
again.
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SETTINGS
6 Press ENTER to start updating.
1 Press c/d to select “Settings”, then press b or
Manual Update from Network
ENTER.
Downloading latest firmware…
Version : yyyyyyyyyy
2 Press c/d to select “Software Update
This function allows you to perform the update
operation by accessing an Internet connection
manually to check if there is a new firmware version.
Settings”, then press b or ENTER.
3 Press a/b to select “Manual Update”, then
press d or ENTER.
30%
NOTE
4 Press a/b to select “Network”, then press
• Make sure that the LAN cable or the wireless LAN
adapter is connected to this player and make sure that
the wireless router/access point is connected to the
Internet if using the wireless LAN adapter. (See pages
• Make sure to perform the communication settings. (See
ENTER.
7 When the software is successfully updated, a
screen is displayed indicating that the update
process is completed.
5 During access to the network and checking the
latest version of firmware, “Accessing” blinks.
• The current version of this unit software and the
latest version of the update file on the network are
displayed when latest version of firmware has been
found.
• If the update has failed, an error message appears.
Retry the update after checking if the broadband
settings (pages 50–53) are performed properly.
• It may take time to access and download the update
depending on the Internet connection and other factors.
To update this player software with update file,
select “Yes”, and go to step 6.
8 Press POWER to turn off the player.
CAUTION
Manual Update from USB memory
device
Latest version of firmware has been found.
Firmware update is available.
Proceed with update?
• Do not remove the LAN cable or the wireless LAN
adapter or unplug the AC cord while downloading or
updating software.
Current Version :
Latest Version :
xxxxxxxxxx
yyyyyyyyyy
This function allows software updates by inserting
a USB memory device with the update file into the
USB1 or USB2 terminal on this player.
• When a software update is performed, the software
update data must be written onto the USB memory
device in advance using a PC.
If “Yes” will be selected, version update will start.
Yes
No
• The USB memory device must be clear of all files
except software update data to allow new software
uploading.
• If the Internet connection has failed, an error
message appears.
Retry the update after checking if the broadband
settings (pages 50–53) are performed properly.
To check for the availability of a software update,
you have any questions, please call 1-800-BE-
SHARP (800-237-4277).
• When software update data is released, copy the data
onto a USB memory device after downloading it to a
PC.
• For methods such as downloading and copying to a
USB memory device, carefully read the description
shown on the website before performing the operation.
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SETTINGS
When you insert or remove a USB memory device,
be sure to turn the main power off and make sure
7 Enter the 4-digit number using 0–9.
NOTE
• Only USB memory devices formatted with FAT 32/16 are
compatible.
When formatting a USB memory device using a PC,
perform the following settings.
Enter 4-digit password
1 Insert the USB memory device with the update
file into the USB1 or USB2 terminal on this
player.
Format File System: FAT32
Allocation Unit Size: Default Allocation Size
• Do not extract the firmware update file to any folders
other than the root directory on the USB memory
device. The firmware update file must be only one file
directly in the root directory.
• It is recommended that the USB memory device be
connected to the USB2 terminal on the front of the
player.
8 Press ENTER to start checking data in the USB
memory device.
Front
Insert USB memory device containing
the software update file.
OK
9 During the data checking, “Checking” blinks.
Now checking the data in USB memory device.
Checking
USB memory
device
USB2 terminal
2 Press POWER to turn on the power.
3 Press c/d to select “Settings”, then press b or
ENTER.
4 Press c/d to select “Software Update
Settings”, then press b or ENTER.
• The current version of this unit software and the
version of the update file on the USB memory
device are displayed. To update this player software
with update file, select “Yes”, and press ENTER.
5 Press a/b to select “Manual Update”, then
press d or ENTER.
6 Press a/b to select “USB Memory”, then press
ENTER.
Software update file is detected in the USB memory device.
Start update?
• If you have not yet set the password, go to step 8.
Current Ver. :
Update Ver. :
xxxxxxxxxx
yyyyyyyyyy
CAUTION
Yes
No
• Do not remove the USB memory device or unplug the
AC cord while the software is being updated.
(Continued on the next page)
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SETTINGS
• If the USB memory device is not properly installed
10 Press ENTER to start updating.
• The screen becomes dark for a while until the
update screen can be displayed. Please wait for
the update screen to appear. Do not unplug the AC
cord.
11 When the software is successfully updated, a
screen is displayed indicating that the update
process is completed.
or the correct update file cannot be found on
the USB memory device, an error message is
displayed.
Check the file on the USB memory device, and then
reinsert the USB memory device correctly.
• If the update has failed, check the file in the USB
device and try Software Update again.
12 Press POWER to turn off the player.
• Delete unneeded software update data using a PC
after the software update process is completed.
The picture will temporarily go dark until
the software update display appears.
Wait several minutes and do not unplug the AC cord.
Software update file is not detected in the USB memory device.
Confirm that you have transferred the file
to the USB memory device and retry software update.
Confirm that you have inserted the USB memory device
into the correct device.
13 Remove the USB memory device.
OK
OK
Now updating
There is more than one software file
in the USB memory device.
Confirm that only the software update file is
in the USB memory device.
Do not unplug AC cord.
Update Version
*
yyyyyyyyyy
30%
OK
About Output of Audio Formats
HDMI
DIGITAL OUT
Maximum number of
Audio format
Dolby TrueHD
channels
PCM
7.1ch *3
5.1ch *3
7.1ch
Bitstream
PCM
2ch *2
2ch *2
2ch *2
2ch *2
2ch *2
2ch *2
2ch *2
2ch *2
Bitstream
5.1ch *1/*3
5.1ch *1/*3
5.1ch *1/*3/*6
5.1ch *1/*3
5.1ch *1/*3
5.1ch *1/*3
—
7.1ch (48kHz/96kHz)
5.1ch (192kHz)
7.1ch *4
5.1ch *4
7.1ch *4
7.1ch *4
5.1ch *4
7.1ch *4
—
Dolby Digital Plus
7.1ch (48kHz)
DTS-HD Master Audio
7.1ch (48kHz/96kHz)
5.1ch (192kHz)
7.1ch *3
5.1ch *3/*5
7.1ch *3
7.1ch *3
5.1ch *3
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
LPCM
7.1ch (48kHz/96kHz)
7.1ch (48kHz/96kHz)
5.1ch (192kHz)
—
—
I
Core only
J
K
L
M
M
N
Down mixed
When “Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, the audio is output as 48kHz.
When “Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, the audio is output as PCM.
When 5.1ch (192kHz), the audio output is downsampled to 96kHz.
When 2ch, the audio is output as 192kHz.
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Streaming content
Playing back video on demand streaming content
In this player, you can enjoy a variety of video on
Playing back
NOTE
demand streaming content by connecting to the
1 Press c/d to select “e-Contents”, then press
• Disc playback and this function cannot be used at the
same time.
• As the registration process takes time, we recommend
setting “Auto Power Off” to “No” before starting the
• The streaming quality (SD or HD) depends on the
network speed and original bit rate of the title.
netflix.com/help or login to your Netflix account and
click “Help” at the top of the page.
Internet.
b or ENTER.
• Netflix is also available by pressing the NETFLIX
button on the remote control, and VUDU is also
available by pressing the VUDU button on the
Video
Music
Picture
e-Contents
Settings
remote control.
2 Press c/d to select the desired steaming
content, then press b or ENTER.
• The screen of the streaming content which you
select is displayed.
Next
• Netflix is only available in the U.S.
3 Follow the instruction on the screen.
4 To exit the screen, press EXIT.
VOD content
VOD content
Netflix
• Instantly Watching Movies
Instantly Watching Movies from
Netflix
VUDU
Please check that the most current software
is loaded on this player by using the software
check for a download of the newest software
version.
• Enjoying Movies and Internet Application
YouTube
• Playing back YouTube video content streaming
NOTE
• To enjoy this function, make a broadband Internet
connection to both your PC and this player (See pages
19–20), and then set communication settings (See pages
• To use this function, we recommend setting “Auto
Power Off” to “No” before starting the registration. (See
This function allows you to enjoy Netflix through the
Internet.
Netflix is an online DVD and Blu-ray Disc rental
service, offering rental-by mail and streaming
instantly to Netflix unlimited members.
• Before using this function, please read “Network Service
The buttons which can be used :
a/b/c/d / ENTER / a / b /
c / d / e / j /
EXIT
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Playing back streaming content
VUDU Customer Care: When you need to talk live
with someone, contact VUDU Customer Care at
1-888-554-VUDU (8838) 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific, 7
days a week (except holidays).
NOTE
Enjoying Movies and Internet
Application with VUDU
• Your Internet connection is vital to your VUDU
experience. Please refer to the chart below for minimum
bandwidth requirements:
SD (DVD quality): 480p 1 Mbps to 2 Mbps
HD (HDTV quality): 720p 2.25 Mbps to 4.5 Mbps
HDX (BD quality): 1080p 4.5 Mbps to 9 Mbps
• VUDU Movies is only available in the U.S.
• For more information on VUDU, visit http://www.VUDU.
com.
You can enjoy moves and Internet applications with
VUDU.
VUDU Movies is the leading HD on-demand video
service. VUDU Movies is built into your BD Player
and utilizes your existing Internet connection
to deliver the highest quality on-demand video
available today.
Operational buttons during playback
Buttons
S
d
Description
Hold down to go in reverse.
Starts playback.
• Disc playback and this function cannot be used at the
same time.
Hold down to fast forward.
Playback stops.
V
H
Example
Troubleshooting - VUDU
Sets pauses and still pictures.
F
Pressing quickly once takes you to the
start of the chapter currently playing.
Each time you press it, you move back
to the start of the previous chapter.
T
VUDU cannot be accessed.
• If you are not able to access other network service (e.g.
BD-LIVE) from your device, but are not able to access
VUDU, please contact VUDU Customer Care at 1-888-
554-VUDU (8838).
Pressing quickly once takes you to the
start of the next chapter. Each time you
press it, you move ahead to the start of
the next chapter.
U
• If you are not able to access any network service (e.g.
BD-LIVE) from your device, please contact your device
manufacture for assistance.
VUDU Movies features:
The activation e-mail was not obtained.
• Check your junk or spam e-mail folders. If you are
unable to find the activation e-mail in the folders,
reconfirm the e-mail address you have entered, and
then try your account settings again.
• True 1080p HD, the only service to offer 1080p quality
video on-demand
• Over 16,000 titles available on-demand
• Over 3,000 titles available in HD, more than are available
anywhere else
• 5.1 surround sound, delivered through state-of-the-art
Dolby Digital Plus
• The latest Hollywood hits available the same day as
DVD
If you encounter any other issues during activation,
refer to the following online resources:
Detailed VUDU Manual: Available at
to all aspects of the revolutionary VUDU service
with easy-to-follow instructions.
• No subscription fees required
VUDU FAQ: To learn more about VUDU, visit the
Frequently Asked Questions at
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Playing back streaming content
Playing back YouTube content
This player can play back YouTube video content
streaming through the Internet.
• For more information about YouTube, see the YouTube
website using a PC (http://www.youtube.com).
NOTE
• Some video content may not be played back with this
player.
• The actual functions which can be operated may differ
from the descriptions shown.
Operational buttons for playback control
Item
Pause the video content. To resume
playing paused content, press
the playback controls.
on
Skip to the previous video content on
the video list.
Skip to the next video content on the
video list.
Fast reverse (search).
Fast forward (search).
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Appendix
PC control of the Player (for BD-AMS20U only)
• This player can be controlled from a PC using the
Command format
IP Control Setup
IP.
Eight ASCII codes e CR
• Use an ETHERNET cable (commercially available)
or wireless LAN USB adapter for the connections.
C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4
NOTE
Command
4-digits
Parameter
4-digits
Return code
• This operation system should be used by a person who
is accustomed to using computers.
Command 4-digits: Command. The text of four
characters.
Communication conditions for IP
Parameter 4-digits: Parameter 0 – 9, blank
Connect to the player with the following settings
1 Press c/d to select “Settings”, then press b or
made for IP on the PC.
Parameter
ENTER.
Input the parameter values, aligning left, and fill with
blank(s) for the remainder. (Be sure that four values
are input for the parameter.)
IP protocol:
TCP/IP
2 Press c/d to select “Communication Setup”,
then press b or ENTER.
Host IP address:
Set the IP address on the player
menu
When the input parameter is not within an adjustable
range, “ERR” returns. (Refer to “Response code
format”.)
3 Press a/b to select “IP Control Setup”, then
press ENTER.
Service:
None (Do not select Telnet or
SSH)
4 Press a/b to select “Change”, then press
ENTER.
Response code format
TCP port#:
Set a port number on the player
menu
5 To use IP Control, select “Enable”, then press
Normal response
ENTER.
When you set your ID and password on the player
menu, you need to enter them as soon as you
connect to the player.
O
K
6 Set the device name.
7 Set your login ID and password.
8 Set the port to use with IP Control.
9 Confirm the settings, then press “OK”.
Return code (0DH)
NOTE
Problem response (communication error or
incorrect command)
• The connection will be cut off when there has been no
communication for 3 minutes.
Communication procedure
E
R
R
Send the control commands from the PC via the IP.
This Player operates according to the received
command and sends a response message to the
PC.
Return code (0DH)
Do not send multiple commands at the same time.
Wait until the PC receives the OK response before
sending the next command.
Make sure to send “A” with the carriage return and
confirm that “ERR” returns before operating.
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PC control of the Player
Command list
CONTROL ITEM
POWER ON*
POWER OFF
PLAY
COMMAND
PARAMETER
CONTROL ITEM
COMMAND
PARAMETER
P
P
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
O
O
P
S
F
W
W
L
R
R
Y
P
D
V
N
K
N
T
1
0
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
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The POWER ON command is available with IP control only when the power is off and
Quick start is ON.
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Troubleshooting
The following problems do not always suggest a defect or malfunction of this Player.
Refer to the problems and lists of possible solutions below before calling for service.
Power
Problem
Possible causes and solutions
The Player power cannot be turned on.
• When the power cord is plugged into an AC outlet, press and hold POWER on the Player until “
” appears on the
The Player power is turned off.
• Is “Auto Power Off” set to “Yes”? When “Auto Power Off” is set to “Yes”, the power will be automatically turned off after
Basic Operation
Problem
Possible causes and solutions
The remote control does not work.
• Reset the remote control.
− Press and hold 1 (the number button) first and then ENTER on the remote control together for more than 5 seconds.
Cannot operate the Player.
Playback
Problem
Possible causes and solutions
The Player cannot play a disc.
• Check that the disc is recorded in the compatible TV system (PAL or NTSC).
• Proper playback may be impossible due to the state of the disc recording, a scratched, warped or dirty disc, the state of
• When the recorded time of a disc is unusually short, playback may not be possible.
The disc is automatically ejected after closing the disc
tray.
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Troubleshooting
Playback (Continued)
Problem
Possible causes and solutions
Video stops.
• Has the Player been subjected to shock or impact? Are you using it in an unstable location? The Player will stop if it
senses shock or vibration.
The Player makes a snapping sound when starting
playback or loading a disc.
• The player may sometimes make a snapping sound when starting playback if it has not been operated in a while. These
sounds are not malfunctions of the player but are normal operating conditions.
Picture
Problem
Possible causes and solutions
No picture.
• There is no picture from the HDMI output.
Screen freezes and operation buttons do not work.
Square noise (mosaic) appears on the screen.
• Turn off the power and turn on the power again.
• Blocks in images may be visible in scenes with rapid movement due to the characteristics of digital image compression
technology.
Audio is not output, or images are not played back
properly.
• The audio may not be output or the images may not be played back properly for some discs in which copyright-
3D images cannot be output to a TV.
• Is an HDMI cable used?
• Are a 3D compatible TV and 3D glasses used?
• Is a proper connection made between the HDMI OUT terminal of the player and the HDMI input terminal of the 3D
• Are all devices (amplifier, AV receiver, etc.) between the TV and the player connected by HDMI and 3D compatible?
• Is the 3D setting on the TV correct?
• Is a 3D compatible BD disc being played back?
Noise appears on the screen.
• When you watch TV broadcasts with the power of this player turned on, noise may appear on the TV screen. In such
cases, turn off the power to this player or keep this player away from the TV.
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Troubleshooting
Sound
Problem
Possible causes and solutions
No sound, or sound is distorted.
• If the volume of the TV or amplifier is set to minimum, turn the volume up.
• There is no sound during still mode, slow motion playback, fast forward and fast reverse. (Page 38)
• Check that the cable plugs are clean.
• Audio may not be output depending on the audio recording status, such as when audio other than an audio signal or
Audio is not output, or images are not played back
properly.
• The audio may not be output or the images may not be played back properly for some discs in which copyright-
protected contents are recorded.
Network
Problem
Possible causes and solutions
Cannot connect to the Internet.
When the wired Internet connection is made
• Is the wrong cable such as a modular cable used? Connect a LAN cable to the ETHERNET terminal. (Page 19)
• Is the power for the connected equipment, such as a broadband router or modem turned on?
• Is the broadband router and/or modem properly connected?
When the wireless Internet connection is made
• Is the power for the connected equipment, such as a wireless router or access point turned on?
• Is the wireless router or access point properly connected?
• Are there any obstacles, such as physical structures (brick and concrete walls, etc.) and electronics (microwave, etc.)
between the wireless router/access point and the player? As this may cause interference with the wireless signal, make
sure to keep obstacles away.
Cannot download BD-LIVE contents.
• Is the USB device properly connected? Check that the USB device is connected to the USB1 or USB2 terminal of this
• Check if the BD disc supports BD-LIVE.
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Troubleshooting
Other
Problem
Possible causes and solutions
The TV operates incorrectly.
• Some TVs with wireless remote control capability may operate incorrectly when using the remote control of this Player.
Use such TVs away from this Player.
The Player heats up during use.
• When using this Player, the console cabinet may heat up depending on the usage environment. This is not a malfunction.
POWER (ON/STANDBY) indicator will remain lit.
• When the AC cord is removed from the outlet, the POWER (ON/STANDBY) indicator will remain lit for a short period. This
is normal and is not a malfunction.
POWER
To Reset this Player
• If this Player receives strong interference from a source such as excessive static electricity, strong external noise, malfunction of power supply, or
voltage caused by lightning during use or a wrong operation is sent to the Player, errors like the Player not accepting an operation may occur.
Press and hold POWER on the Player until “
” appears on the front panel display when the Player does not operate properly even after
the power has been turned off. Then, after the POWER indicator is lit, turn on the power.
• When a reset is performed while the power is on, the Player will turn off. Turn the power on again. At this point, it may take a few moments for the system processing to finish before
the Player is ready for use. During the system processing, the BD/DVD/CD mode indicator on the front panel display of the player will blink. Once the system processing has finished,
the indicator will finish blinking and then light up normally. You can operate the Player when the BD/DVD/CD mode indicator is lit.
• Since all settings including the language setting stored in memory are also reset when a reset has been performed, they must be set again.
• When the problem persists even after performing a reset, unplug the AC cord and plug it in again. If this does not solve the problem, contact the nearest service center approved by
SHARP.
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On-screen Error Messages
The following messages appear on the TV screen in case of an error during operation.
Error message
Possible Error
Suggested Solution
Cannot play.
• The disc cannot be played back with this Player.
• Check the disc, and load it correctly.
Incompatible disc.
• If you load a disc which cannot be played with this
Player (i.e. a scratched disc), or if you load a disc upside
down, this message will appear, and the disc tray will
automatically pop out.
• Occurs if the loaded disc cannot be played because it is • Remove the disc.
a non-standard disc or scratched, etc.
Cannot operate.
• Occurs if an operation is incorrect.
This USB memory is not formatted properly. Please format • Occurs if there is a formatting error.
the memory in USB memory management. • Occurs if the USB memory is not formatted with FAT
32/16.
• Format the USB memory again.
• Format the USB memory with your PC.
The Connected USB Memory cannot be used. It should be • Occurs if USB memory not compliant with USB 2.0 High • Connect USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbps) compliant
compliant with USB 2.0
Speed (480 Mbps) is used (i.e. USB 1.0/USB 1.1).
USB memory.
NOTE
Cinavia Notice
• This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some
commercially-produced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use
of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or
copying will be interrupted.
• More information about Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer
Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with your mailing address to: Cinavia Consumer
Information Center, P.O. Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.
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Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
General
Power supply
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
BD-AMS10U 15 W
BD-AMS20U 16 W
Power consumption (Normal)
Power consumption (Standby)
Dimensions
BD-AMS10U Approx. 0.1 W (When “Quick Start” is set to “No”)
BD-AMS20U Approx. 0.2 W (When “Quick Start” is set to “No”)
Approx. 16 15 16 g 1 15 16 g 7 1/16 inch (W g H g D)
/ /
Approx. 430 mm g 49 mm g 178 mm (W g H g D)
Weight
Approx. 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg)
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Operating humidity
TV systems
41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
–4°F to 140°F (–20°C to 60°C)
10 % to 80 % (no condensation)
NTSC system
Playback
Playable discs/media formats
BD-ROM, BD-RE, BD-R,
DVD Video, DVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R (Video/VR/AVCHD/JPEG file/MP3 file/DivX (H.264/MKV) format),
Audio CD (CD-DA), CD-RW/R (CD-DA/JPEG file/MP3 file format)
USB device (USB HDD, USB memory device) (JPEG file/MP3 file/DivX (H.264/MKV) format)
Region code
A or ALL for BD, 1 or ALL for DVD
Input/Output
HDMI output
HDMI 19-pin standard connector (1080p 24Hz output)
HDMI® (Deep Color, x.v.Color, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential)
HDMI (MHL) input (for BD-AMS20U only)
For a MHL device
HDMI 19-pin standard connector
Digital audio optical output
USB input
Terminal: Square Optical terminal
USB1/USB2
USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbps) correspondence (for Wireless LAN adapter and Local storage/Software update/JPEG,
MP3 and DivX (H.264/MKV) playback)
ETHERNET
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
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Specifications
Wireless LAN USB Adapter (for BD-AMS20U only)
Product name
Standard
Wireless LAN adapter (supplied)
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
USB 2.0
Host interface
Frequency band
Draft 802.11n Radio: 2.4GHz
802.11g Radio: 2.4GHz
802.11b Radio: 2.4GHz
2.400 – 2.483GHz (channel 1–11)
Modulation
DBPSK @ 1 Mbps
DQPSK@ 2 Mbps
CCK@ 5.5/11 Mbps
BPSK@ 6/9 Mbps
QPSK@ 12/18 Mbps
16-QAM@ 24/36 Mbps
64-QAM@ 48/54 Mbps
Security
AP (Infrastructure) mode supports
- Static WEP that supports both 64 and 128 bit keys.
- WPA(TKIP) with PSK
Power consumption
Dimensions
TX: up to 310mA (5V)
Approx. 11
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16
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32 g 13/16 inch (W g H g D)
Approx. 17 g 8.4 g 29.8 mm (W g H g D)
Weight
Approx. 0.14 oz (3.9 g)
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.
The wireless LAN adapter (supplied with
BD-AMS20U only) 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.
Please contact your local authority for
the correct method of disposal of this
product and/or packaging.
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.
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Glossary
This Player is compatible with Deep Color. You can
enjoy this function by connecting to a Deep Color
compatible TV using an HDMI cable.
Ad-hoc mode is a wireless LAN communication
format. This performs direct communication
between equipment without an access point. (Ad-
hoc mode is not supported.)
A BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is a recordable
and rewritable Blu-ray Disc.
BD-ROM
This lets you select things like the subtitle language
or audio format using a menu stored on the DVD
video disc.
BD-ROMs (Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory)
are commercially produced discs. Other than
conventional movie and video contents, these discs
have enhanced features such as interactive content,
menu operations using pop-up menus, selection of
subtitle display, and slide shows. Although a BD-
ROM may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM
discs will contain movies in High Definition format
for playback on Blu-ray Disc players.
AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)
refers to a recording format (specification) for digital
video cameras which can record to a disc such as
8 cm DVD disc and play back digital high definition
images.
Dolby Digital
A sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories
Inc. that gives movie theater ambience to audio
output when the product is connected to a Dolby
Digital processor or amplifier.
BDAV (page 9)
BDAV (Blu-ray Disc Audio/Visual, BD-AV) refers to
one of the application formats used for writable
Blu-ray discs such as BD-R, BD-RE, etc. BDAV is a
recording format equivalent to DVD-VR (VR mode) of
the DVD specifications.
A sound system developed as an extension to Dolby
Digital. This audio coding technology supports 7.1
multi-channel surround sound.
A disc format developed for recording/playing high-
definition (HD) video (for HDTV, etc.), and for storing
large amounts of data. A single layer Blu-ray Disc
holds up to 25 GB, and a dual-layer Blu-ray Disc
holds up to 50 GB of data.
BD-J application
Dolby TrueHD is a lossless coding technology that
supports up to 8 channels of multi-channel surround
sound for the next generation optical discs. The
reproduced sound is true to the original source bit-
for-bit.
The BD-ROM format supports Java for interactive
functions. “BD-J” offers content providers almost
unlimited functionality when creating interactive BD-
ROM titles.
Sections of a movie or a music feature that are
smaller than titles. A title is composed of several
chapters. Some discs may only be comprised of a
single chapter.
DTS
A variety of interactive content is available from BD-
LIVE compatible Blu-ray discs via the Internet.
This is a digital sound system developed by DTS,
Inc. for use in cinemas.
Control Panel (page 25)
This function allows you to operate this player using
the TV remote control by displaying the control
panel on the TV screen.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is a new technology
developed for the next generation high definition
optical disc format.
BDMV (Blu-ray Disc Movie, BD-MV) refers to one
of the application formats used for BD-ROM which
is one of the Blu-ray Disc specifications. BDMV is
a recording format equivalent to DVD-video of the
DVD specification.
Copy guard
This function prevents copying. You cannot copy
discs marked by the copyright holder with a signal
which prevents copying.
DTS-HD Master Audio is a lossless audio
compression technology developed for the next
generation high definition optical disc format.
A BD-R (Blu-ray Disc Recordable) is a recordable,
write-once Blu-ray Disc. Since contents can be
recorded and cannot be overwritten, a BD-R can be
used to archive data or for storing and distributing
video material.
Deep Color
Deep Color can reproduce rich colors, increasing
the number of bits describing colors.
(Continued on the next page)
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Glossary
DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential
DVD+/-RW (pages 9, 26)
Linear PCM Sound
DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential is a lossless audio
compression technology developed for the next
generation high definition optical disc format.
A DVD+/-RW is a recordable and rewritable DVD.
The re-recordable feature makes editing possible.
The DVD+/-RW has two different formats: VR format
and Video format. DVDs created in Video format
have the same format as a DVD video, while discs
created in VR (Video Recording) format allow the
contents to be programed or edited.
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.)
Upscaling (upconverting) refers to a function of
various players and devices that enlarge the image
size to fit the size of the screen of video equipments
such as a TV.
MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) (page
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an
interface that supports both video and audio on
a single digital connection. The HDMI connection
carries standard to high definition video signals
and multi-channel audio signals to AV components
such as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without
degradation.
MHL is a mobile audio and video interface standard
for transmitting digital audio and high definition (HD)
video (1080p/30fps) without any compression.
A disc format that contains up to eight hours of
moving pictures on a disc the same diameter as
a CD. A single-layer single sided DVD holds up to
4.7 GB; a double layer single-sided DVD, 8.5 GB; a
single layer double-sided DVD, 9.4 GB; double-layer
double-sided DVD, 17 GB. The MPEG 2 format was
adopted for efficient video data compression. It is
a variable rate technology that encodes the data to
according to the status of the video for reproducing
high-quality images. Audio information is recorded
in a multi-channel format such as Dolby Digital,
allowing for a realistic audio presence.
MP3 files are audio data compressed in the
MPEG1/2 Audio layer-3 file format. “MP3 files” have
“.mp3” as extensions.
Infrastructure mode (page 20)
Infrastructure mode is a wireless LAN
communication format. This performs wireless
communication through an access point.
MPEG-2
MPEG-2 (Moving Picture Experts Group phase 2) is
one of the video data compression schemes, which
is adopted for DVD videos and digital broadcasts
worldwide. Some Blu-ray Discs also use high bitrate
MPEG-2.
Interlace format
Interlace format shows every other line of an image
as a single “field” and is the standard method for
displaying images on television. The even numbered
field shows the even numbered lines of an image,
and the odd numbered field shows the odd
numbered lines of an image.
A DVD+/-R is a recordable, write-once DVD.
Since contents can be recorded and cannot be
overwritten, a DVD+/-R can be used to archive data
or for storing and distributing video material. The
DVD+/-R has two different formats: VR format and
Video format. DVDs created in Video format have
the same format as a DVD video, while discs created
in VR (Video Recording) format allow the contents to
be programed or edited.
This is a feature of DVD and BD video discs. In
some discs, the same scene is shot from different
angles, and these are stored in a single disc so you
can enjoy playback from each angle. (This function
can be enjoyed if the disc is recorded with multiple
angles.)
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a still
image data compression format and is used in most
of digital cameras.
Multi Audio
This is a feature of DVD and BD video discs. This
function makes it possible to record different audio
tracks for the same video, so you can enhance your
enjoyment by switching the audio. (You can enjoy
this function with discs recorded with multiple audio
tracks.)
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Glossary
Netflix is an online DVD and Blu-ray Disc rental
service, offering rental-by mail and streaming
instantly to Netflix unlimited members.
These are the lines of text appearing at the bottom
of the screen which translate or transcribe the
dialog. They are recorded on many DVD and BD
video discs.
Parental control (page 48)
In some digital broadcasts and BD/DVD video discs,
a control level for disc viewing is set depending on
the age of the viewer. With this Player, you can set
the control level for viewing such broadcasts and
discs.
Time number
This indicates the play time which has elapsed from
the start of a disc or a title. It can be used to find a
specific scene quickly. (It may not work with some
discs.)
An enhanced menu operation available on BD video
discs. The pop-up menu appears when POP-UP
MENU is pressed during playback, and can be
operated while playback is in progress.
These numbers are recorded on DVD and Blu-ray
discs. When a disc contains two or more movies,
these movies are numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.
Progressive format
In a BD/DVD video, this is the menu for selecting
things like the chapter to be played back and the
subtitle language. In some DVD videos, the top
menu may be called the “Title Menu”.
Compared to the Interlace format that alternately
shows every other line of an image (field) to create
one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire
image at once as a single frame. This means that
while the Interlace format can show 30 frames/60
fields in one second, the Progressive format
can show 60 frames in one second. The overall
picture quality increases and still images, text, and
horizontal lines appear sharper.
These numbers are assigned to the tracks which are
recorded on audio CDs. They enable specific tracks
to be located quickly.
VUDU is an on-demand video service for renting or
buying movies that can be watched instantly on TV.
Code identifying a geographic region of
compatibility for a BD/DVD.
x.v.Color
x.v.Color reproduces a greater range of color than
before, showing almost all of the colors that the
human eye can detect. (Applicable for JPEG files
only with this system)
If you stop playback while it is in progress, the
Player stores the stop position in memory, and this
function lets you playback from that point.
YouTube is a website where users can upload and
view video content, such as video clips and TV clips.
You can watch the content streamed on your TV.
This returns to the start of the chapter (or track)
being played, or skips to the next chapter (or track).
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Network Service Disclaimer
This Sharp device facilitates the access to content and services provided by third parties. The content and services accessible via this device belong to and may
be proprietary to third parties. Therefore, any use of such third party content and services must be in accordance with any authorization or terms of use provided by
such content or service provider. Sharp shall not be liable to you or any third party for your failure to abide by such authorization or terms of use. Unless otherwise
specifically authorized by the applicable content or service provider, all third party content and services provided are for personal and non-commercial use; you may
not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, upload, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer or sell in any manner or medium any
content or services available via this device.
Sharp is not responsible, nor liable, for customer service-related issues related to the third party content or services. Any questions, comments or service-related
inquiries relating to the third party content or service should be made directly to the applicable content or service provider.
You may not be able to access content or services from the device for a variety of reasons which may be unrelated to the device itself, including, but not limited to,
power failure, other Internet connection, or failure to configure your device properly. Sharp, its directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors and affiliates shall
not be liable to you or any third party with respect to such failures or maintenance outages, regardless of cause or whether or not it could have been avoided.
ALL THIRD PARTY CONTENT OR SERVICES ACCESSIBLE VIA THIS DEVICE IS PROVIDED TO YOU ON AN “AS-IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS AND SHARP AND
ITS AFFILIATES MAKE NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND TO YOU, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY WARRANTIES OF SUITABILITY, AVAILABILITY,
ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, TITLE, USEFULNESS, LACK OF NEGLIGENCE OR ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION OR USE OF THE
CONTENT OR SERVICES PROVIDED TO YOU OR THAT THE CONTENT OR SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS.
SHARP IS NOT AN AGENT OF AND ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF THIRD PARTY CONTENT OR SERVICE PROVIDERS, NOR
ANY ASPECT OF THE CONTENT OR SERVICE RELATED TO SUCH THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS.
IN NO EVENT WILL SHARP AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER THE THEORY OF LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF WARRANTY,
STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE AND WHETHER OR NOT SHARP AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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About Software License
Information on the Software License for This Product
Software composition
The software included in this product is comprised of various software components whose individual copyrights are held by SHARP or by third parties.
Software developed by SHARP and open source software
The copyrights for the software components and various relevant documents included with this product that were developed or written by SHARP are owned
by SHARP and are protected by the Copyright Act, international treaties, and other relevant laws. This product also makes use of freely distributed software and
software components whose copyrights are held by third parties. These include software components covered by a GNU General Public License (hereafter GPL), a
GNU Lesser General Public License (hereafter LGPL) or other license agreement.
Obtaining source code
Some of the open source software licensors require the distributor to provide the source code with the executable software components. GPL and LGPL include
similar requirements. For information on obtaining the source code for the open source software and for obtaining the GPL, LGPL, and other license agreement
information, visit the following website:
We are unable to answer any questions about the source code for the open source software. The source code for the software components whose copyrights are
held by SHARP is not distributed.
Acknowledgements
The following open source software components are included in this product:
• cairo • Curl • DirectFB • Droid Sans font • Droid Sans Fallback font • Expat • Fltk • FreeType • Giflib • glib • Icu • Jpeg • libcurl • libidn
• Libpng • LibPThread • Librt • libsoup • libssl and libcrypto • Libstdc++ • libxml2 • lua • lua-slncryptop • lua-xmlreader • OpenSSL
• Optional UnitTest++ Software • pango • swfdec • Webkit • zlib • linux kernel • uClibc • modutils • NanoXML • org.apache.oro.text.regex
• libsysfs • mtd/jffs2 • ncurses • Qt/Webkit • libiconv • libusb • busybox • bash • libmpeg2 • libjpeg • FontConfig • ntfs-3g
Software License Notice
Software License Notice Requirements
The software components incorporated into this product include components whose copyright holders require license notices. The license notices for these software
components are shown below.
OpenSSL License
This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org)
Original SSLeay License
BSD License
This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley and its contributors.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free
from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured
equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.
This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product or if the serial number or model number affixed to the Product has been removed, defaced, changed, altered or
tampered with. This warranty does not cover installation or signal reception problems. This limited warranty will not apply if the Product has been or is being used in a commercial
setting or application; this warranty is meant solely for the non-commercial, household use of the Product by consumers in their home or residence.
In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer.
To the extent permitted by applicable state law, the warranties set forth are in lieu of, and exclusive of, all other warranties, express or implied. Specifically ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
OTHER THAN THOSE SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUDED, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR USE, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED. IF, UNDER APPLICABLE STATE LAW, IMPLIED WARRANTIES MAY NOT VALIDLY BE
DISCLAIMED OR EXCLUDED, THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
The warranties given herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser and only for the time
periods set forth herein. No other representations or promises made by anyone are permitted. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described herein, shall
constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether
based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. Sharp does not warrant nor shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for Products which have been subject to
abuse (including, but not limited to, improper voltage), accident, misuse, negligence, lack of reasonable care, alteration, modification, tampering, improper operation or maintenance
or any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than a Sharp authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable
or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow limits on warranties or on remedies for breach in certain
transactions; in such states, the limits herein may not apply.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY (50) UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND PUERTO RICO.
Model Specific Section
Your Product Model Number & Description:
BD-AMS10U BLU-RAY DISC/DVD PLAYER
BD-AMS20U BLU-RAY DISC/DVD PLAYER
(Be sure to have this information available when you need service for your Product.)
Warranty Period for this Product:
One (1) year parts and labor from the date of purchase.
Non-rechargeable batteries.
Additional Item(s) Excluded from
Warranty Coverage (if any):
Where to Obtain Service:
From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States. To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer,
call Sharp toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP.
What to do to Obtain Service:
Please transport the Product in its original packaging and ensure that the Product is covered to avoid scratches and
damage. Sharp shall not be responsible for lost, stolen or misdirected mail or for damage to the product incurred during
shipping.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
Consumer Electronics Products
Congratulations on your purchase!
Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (“Sharp”) warrants to the first purchaser for this Sharp brand product (“Product”), when shipped in its original container and sold or
distributed in Canada by Sharp or by an authorized Sharp dealer, that the Product will during the applicable warranty period, be free from defects in material and
workmanship, and will within the applicable warranty period, either repair the defective Product or provide the first purchaser a replacement of the defective Product.
(a) Any defects caused or repairs required as a result of abusive operation, negligence, accident, improper installation or inappropriate use as outlined in the owner’s
manual or other applicable Product documentation.
(b) Any defects caused or repairs required as a result of any Product that has been tampered with, modified, adjusted or repaired by any person other than Sharp, a
Sharp authorized service centre or a Sharp authorized servicing dealer.
(c) Any defects caused or repairs required as a result of the use of the Product with items not specified or approved by Sharp, including but not limited to, head
cleaning tapes and chemical cleaning agents.
(d) Any replacement of accessories, glassware, consumable or peripheral items required through normal use of the Product, including but not limited to, earphones,
remote controls, AC adapters, batteries, temperature probe, trays, filters, belts, ribbons, cables and paper.
(e) Any cosmetic damage to the Product surface or exterior that has been defaced or caused by normal wear and tear.
(f) Any defects caused or repairs required as a result of damage caused by any external or environmental conditions, including but not limited to, transmission
line/power line voltage or liquid spillage or acts of God.
(g) Warranty claims for Products returned with illegible or without appropriate model, serial number and CSA/cUL markings.
(h) Any Products used for rental or commercial purposes.
(i) Any installation, setup and/or programming charges.
How to get service: Warranty service may be obtained upon delivery of the Product, together with proof of purchase (including date of purchase) and a copy of this
limited warranty statement, to an authorized Sharp service centre or an authorized Sharp servicing dealer. In home warranty service may be provided, at Sharp’s
discretion, on any Sharp Television with the screen size of 40” or larger and on any Sharp Over-The-Range Microwave Oven or Home Use Microwave Drawer . No
other person (including any Sharp dealer or service centre) is authorized to extend, enlarge or transfer this warranty on behalf of Sharp. The purchaser will be
responsible for any and all removal, reinstallation, transportation and insurance costs incurred.
The express warranties in this limited warranty are, except for consumer purchasers domiciled in Quebec, in lieu of and, except to the extent prohibited by applicable
law, Sharp disclaims all other warranties and conditions, express or implied, whether arising by law, statute, by course of dealing or usage of trade, including, without
limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability and/or quality, fitness for a particular use or purpose, and/or non-infringement. Limitations (not
applicable to consumer purchasers domiciled in Quebec to the extent prohibited under Quebec law): (a) Sharp shall not be liable for any incidental, special, conse-
quential, economic, exemplary or indirect damages of any kind or nature (including lost profits or damages for loss of time or loss of use or loss of data) arising from
or in any connection with the use or performance of a Product or a failure of a Product, even if Sharp is aware of or has been advised of the possibility of such
damages; (b) the remedies described in this limited warranty constitute complete fulfillment of all obligations and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with
respect to the Product and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. Some provinces may not
allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, or limits on the duration or voiding of implied warranties or conditions; in such provinces, the exclusions and
limits herein may not apply. This limited warranty is, except for consumer purchasers domiciled in Quebec, governed by the laws of the Province in Canada in which
the purchaser has purchased the Product. For consumer purchasers domiciled in Quebec this limited warranty is governed by the laws of Quebec.
WARRANTY PERIODS (calculated from the date of original purchase):
Audio Product
BD/DVD Product
Projector
1 year
Air Purifier
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
Portable Air Conditioner
Plasmacluster Ion Generator
3D Glasses
1 year (lamp 90 days)
1 year
1 year (magnetron component-4 additional years) Wireless LAN Adapter
LCD TV
Microwave Open
To obtain the name and address of the nearest Authorized Sharp Service Centre or Dealer, or for more information on this Limited Warranty, Sharp Extended Warranty Offers,
Sharp Canada Products or Accessory Sales, please contact Sharp:
• By writing to Sharp Electronics Of Canada Ltd. at 335 Britannia Road East Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W9
• Calling: at 905-568-7140
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN CANADA
Revision 12/17/10
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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
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SHARP CORPORATION
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