Sharp BD-HP25U manual

MODEL BD-HP25U BLU-RA Y DISC/DVD PLA YER OPERA TION MANUAL[...]

1 OPERA TION MANUAL ENGLISH Introduction SAFETY INFORMA TION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous ele[...]

2 Introduction IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if impr operly handled. This product has been engineer ed and manufactured with the highest priority on safety . However , improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In or der t[...]

3 Introduction IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • W ater and Moisture—Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. • Stand—Do not place the pr oduct on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an un[...]

4 Introduction PRECAUTIONS Precautions on viewing ster eoscopic 3D images • Do not view ster eoscopic 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 pr oblems such as fatigue and discomfort while viewing stereoscopic 3D images, immediately[...]

5 Introduction DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player . T o ensure safety and many years of trouble-fr ee operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully befor e using this product. Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Make sure the following accessories ar e provided wit[...]

6 Introduction Contents Intr oduction SAFETY INFORMA TION ...................................................................................... 1 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................. 2 PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................................................[...]

7 Contents The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly fr om the actual operations. Settings SETTINGS ........................................................................................................... 40 Common operations ..............................................[...]

8 Introduction What would you like to do with this Player? W atch high quality movies on Blu-ray discs This Player offers full high-definition Blu-ray disc playback. Video/Pictur e/Music Playback (p. 25) Enjoy stereoscopic and powerful 3D images This player can play 3D content from 3D compatible Blu-ray discs thr ough an HDMI cable. T o watch 3D im[...]

9 Introduction About Media T ypes Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation optical media format, offering the following key featur es: • Lar gest 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 wit[...]

10 Introduction About Media T ypes Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Player The following discs cannot be played back or will not play back properly on this Player . If such a disc is mistakenly played back, speaker damage may occur . Never attempt to play back these discs. CDG, Video CD, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT , SVCD, SACD, PD, CDV , CVD, DVD[...]

11 Introduction About Media T ypes About files/folders for Still images (JPEG files) and audio data (MP3 files) Y ou can play still images (JPEG files) /audio data (MP3 files) with this unit by making folder(s) on discs or USB memory devices as shown below . Example of a folder structure: 001.jpg/001.mp3 xxx.jpg/xxx.mp3 Root 01 Folder xxx Folder Fo[...]

12 Introduction About Media T ypes Icons Used on BD/DVD Video Disc Cases The back of the case of a BD/DVD that is commercially available usually contains various information about the contents of the disc. 2 2 16:9 2 LB 2 13 5 46 1. English 2. Chinese 1. English 2. Chinese 1 2 3 4 5 DVD Video BD Video 1 Audio tracks and audio formats BD and DVD dis[...]

13 Introduction Important Information Disc Precautions Be Careful of Scratches and Dust • BD, DVD and CD discs ar e sensitive to dust, fingerprints and especially scratches. A scratched disc may not be able to be played back. Handle discs with care and store them in a safe place. Proper Disc Storage Place the disc in the center of the disc case a[...]

14 Introduction Major Components Main Unit (Front) 1 2 12 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 Main Unit (Rear) 3 4 5 1 2 1 POWER (p. 21) 2 POWER (ON/ST ANDBY) indicator (p. 21) 3 d PLA Y (p. 25) 4 H STOP (p. 25) 5 G REV (p. 35) 6 J FWD (p. 35) 7 OPEN/CLOSE (p. 25) 8 USB2 terminal (p. 32) 9 Remote control sensor (p. 20) 0 BD/DVD/CD mode indicator (p. 21) Q Door fla[...]

15 Introduction Major Components Remote Control Unit 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 14 24 15 25 1 POWER (p. 21) 2 m OPEN/CLOSE (p. 25) 3 AUDIO (p. 37), SUBTITLE (p. 37) 4 Number buttons (p. 39) 5 VUDU (p. 56) 6 T SKIP/ k (pp. 29, 35) 7 U SKIP/ l (pp. 29, 35) 8 F P AUSE (pp. 32, 35) 9 d PLA Y (p. 25) 0 TOP MENU/TITLE LIST (pp.[...]

16 Connection Connection Connecting to a TV/pr ojector Y ou 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. 1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the TV/pr ojector before making any co[...]

17 Connection Connecting to an amplifier/A V r eceiver Y ou can connect this player to an amplifier/A V 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/A V receiver you connect. • HDMI connection • Digital audio[...]

18 Connection Br oadband Inter net 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 Inter net connection can be made using either one of the following methods. • W[...]

19 Connection Broadband Internet Connection Wireless connection (wir eless LAN) Insert a wireless LAN adapter (sold separately , Model number VR-WL25) into the W-LAN/USB1 terminal on the rear of the player . Wireless LAN adapter * PC Wireless router Modem Internet When a wireless connection is made, it is necessary to enter the MAC addr ess shown o[...]

20 Playback Playback Befor e Starting Playback Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Hold in the tab on the battery cover and pull the cover towards the dir ection of the arrow . 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.[...]

21 Playback Before Starting Playback T urning the Power On 2 1 3 1 POWER button 2 POWER (ON/ST ANDBY) indicator 3 BD/DVD/CD mode indicator T urning the power on Press POWER on the r emote control or on the Player to turn on the power of the Player . NOTE • When you turn on this player for the first time after purchase or when you turn on this pla[...]

22 Playback Before Starting Playback Language Setting Changing the on-screen display language 1 Press a/b to select “Settings”, then pr ess d or ENTER . 2 Press a/b to select “On Scr een Language”, then press d or ENTER . Video Music Picture Audio Video Settings Smart Settings AQUOS LINK Playback Setting On Screen Language Communication Set[...]

23 Playback Before Starting Playback Using AQUOS LINK 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 . What you can do with AQUOS LINK When you connect this player to the LCD TV compatible w[...]

24 Playback Before Starting Playback Control Panel This function allows you to operate this player using the TV remote contr ol by displaying the control panel on the TV screen. • T o operate this function, connect this player to a TV compatible with HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) using an HDMI cable (See page 16). Make sure that “Cont[...]

25 Playback V ideo/Pictur e/Music Playback Loading a Disc POWER OPEN/CLOSE 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 r ecorded on both sides, face down the side to play back. 4 Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tra[...]

26 Playback Video/Pictur e/Music Playback Displaying the disc information Press DISPLA Y during playback. • Each time you pr ess DISPLA Y , the display switches as follows. BD-VIDEO 00 : 00 : 12 1/1 10 /1 1 03 /: 1 2 : 2 8 00 : 00 : 12 03 /: 1 2 : 2 8 1 2 3 4 4 Disc Information screen A Disc Information screen B No Display 1 T ype of disc 2 Title[...]

27 Playback Video/Pictur e/Music Playback Using the pop-up menu BD VIDEO 1 Press POP-UP MENU during playback. • The pop up menu scr een is displayed. • 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. Example Pop-up menu Previous page Next page 2 Pre[...]

28 Playback Video/Pictur e/Music Playback Use of Picture in Pictur e function (secondary audio/video playback) BD-Video that includes secondary audio and video compatible with Picture in Pictur e can be played back with secondary audio and video simultaneously as a small video in the corner . 1 Press PinP during playback to show the 2-picture scr e[...]

29 Playback Video/Pictur e/Music Playback DVD-R/-RW (VR format) / BD-RE/-R (BDA V format) Playback DVD-R DVD-RW BD-RE BD-R Y ou can play back a recor ded disc (DVD: VR format finalized disc only / BD: BDA V format disc only). • For a description of other playback functions, r efer to ”Playback Functions” on pages 35–36. NOTE • “Finalize[...]

30 Playback Video/Pictur e/Music Playback Playback by selecting a chapter 1 Press B (Gr een) while the Thumbnail screen is displayed. • The chapter scr een is displayed. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 • If you want to select additional chapters, switch pages by pressing f or g . • T o return to the Thumbnail scree[...]

31 Playback Video/Pictur e/Music Playback Audio CD Playback AUDIO CD This Player can play back audio CDs. • For a description of other playback functions, r efer to “Playback Functions” on pages 35–36. Playback from the beginning 1 Load an audio CD. • The CD scr een is displayed. (The CD screen is displayed only when a compact disc recor [...]

32 Playback Video/Pictur e/Music Playback Audio Data (MP3 File) Playback CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW USB This Player can play back audio data (MP3 files) recor ded on CD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/R W discs and USB memory devices or via a home network. • For details on the audio data that you can play using this player , refer to page 11. NOTE • When you in[...]

33 Playback Video/Pictur e/Music Playback Displaying Still Images (JPEG files) CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW USB This Player can display still images (JPEG files) recor ded on CD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/R W discs and USB memory devices or via a home network. • For details on the still images that you can display using this player , refer to page 11. • Stil[...]

34 Playback Video/Pictur e/Music Playback Accessing DLNA servers The player can browse and play movies, music and photos stored on your DLNA Certified media servers connected within your home network. 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 [...]

35 Playback Playback Functions NOTE • Some operations in the following playback functions cannot be performed depending on the specifications of the disc. Fast Forward/Reverse (Sear ch) BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE DVD VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW AUDIO CD The Fast Forward/Reverse function is enabled when d or e is pressed during playback. Example : When e is press[...]

36 Playback Playback Functions Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Playback) BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE DVD VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW AUDIO CD 1 Play back the title or chapter you want to repeat. 2 Press FUNCTION . • The Function Contr ol screen is displayed on the TV . 3 Press a/b to select the Repeat column, then press ENTER . 4 Press a/b to select[...]

37 Playback Playback Functions Displaying the Audio Information Y ou can display the audio information on the disc currently being played back by pr essing AUDIO . The displayed contents vary depending on the disc. BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO The audio channel currently being played back will be displayed. If multiple audio channels are r ecorded, you can s[...]

38 Playback Settings During Playback Function Control BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE DVD VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW AUDIO CD This allows you to adjust various settings at once, like subtitles, angle settings and the title selection for Direct Playback. Y ou can adjust the video and audio to suit your prefer ences. The operations are the same for BD and DVD. Function [...]

39 Playback Functions which can be set Title/T rack Number (Direct Title/T rack Skip) • Shows the title number being played back (or track number when playing back an audio CD). Y ou can skip to the start of the title (or track). • T o skip to the start of a selected title (or track), press the Number buttons to enter the title (or track) numbe[...]

40 Settings Settings SETTINGS Common operations The “menu” enables various audio/visual settings and adjustments on the functions using the remote control unit. Y ou 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”. Example : Setting “AQUOS [...]

41 Settings SETTINGS Basic Operation for Playback Setting Example : Setting “Parental Contr ol” under “Playback Setting” 1 Press a/b to select “Settings”, then pr ess d or ENTER . 2 Press a/b to select “Playback Setting”, then press d or ENTER . 3 Press a/b to select “Par ental Control”, then press d or ENTER . • When you oper[...]

42 Settings SETTINGS Audio Video Settings HDMI Video Out This sets the resolution of the video output for the HDMI terminal of this player . Normally set to “Auto” (factory preset value). Item Auto, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p NOTE • When the BD player is connected to a 1080p 24Hz compatible TV and the “HDMI Video Out” is set to “Auto”, [...]

43 Settings SETTINGS Dynamic Range Control 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. Item Normal: The same audio output range is played as the original recor ded audio output range. Shift*: When Dolby Digital audio is played back, th[...]

44 Settings SETTINGS Playback Setting Parental Contr ol This lets you set the Parental Contr ol depending on the disc content. The available Parental Contr ol Levels are shown below . The 4-digit password number needs to be enter ed before the Par ental Control Levels and the Country Code are set. The Par ental Control Levels and the Country Code c[...]

45 Settings SETTINGS 3D mode This sets output of 3D images. T o 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 . Item Auto: Video signals ar e 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 vid[...]

46 Settings SETTINGS Communication Setup 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 requir ed to use BD-LIVE functions, video on-demand services (e-Contents), home networks and software updates that connect to the Internet. NOTE • Make sur [...]

47 Settings SETTINGS 6 Select “Next”, then press ENTER . • If selecting “Y es” in the step 5, go to the step 8. 7 Enter your DNS address. Enter your DNS address. Primary Secondary Next • The primary and secondary DNS addr esses are entered using the scr een for inputting characters. (See page 49.) Regarding each of the setup values, con[...]

48 Settings SETTINGS 7 Press ENTER , then enter the access point name. • The access point name is manually enter ed using the screen for inputting characters. (See page 49.) Enter the access point name. Access Point: Next 8 Select “Next”, then press ENTER . 9 Press a/b to select your appr opriate security key , then press ENTER . • When sel[...]

49 Settings SETTINGS The operation procedur e for inputting characters manually NOTE • Numeric characters such as IP addr ess 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 contr ol. IP Address Netmask Gateway 123 1 Press ENTER at the boxes in which[...]

50 Settings SETTINGS Before using the USB memory device CAUTION: • Do not r emove the USB memory device or unplug the AC cord while the operations for “USB Memory Management” or “Software Update (Manual Update from USB memory device)” ar e being performed. • Do not use a USB extension cable when connecting a USB memory device to the USB[...]

51 Settings SETTINGS Software Update Settings In this player , the software version can be updated using either one of the following methods. • Auto Update fr om Network • Manual Update fr om Network • Manual Update fr om USB memory device Auto Update from Network This function allows you to perform the update by accessing an Internet connect[...]

52 Settings SETTINGS Manual Update from Network This function allows you to perform the update operation by accessing an Internet connection manually to check if there is a new firmwar e version. NOTE • Make sur e that the LAN cable or the wireless LAN adapter is connected to this player and make sure that the wireless r outer/access point is con[...]

53 Settings SETTINGS NOTE • Only USB memory devices formatted with F A T 32/16 are compatible. When formatting a USB memory device using a PC, perform the following settings. Format File System: F A T32 Allocation Unit Size: Default Allocation Size • Do not extract the firmwar e update file to any folders other than the root dir ectory on the U[...]

54 Settings SETTINGS • If the USB memory device is not pr operly installed 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 corr ectly . Software update file is not detected in the USB memory device. Confirm that you[...]

55 Streaming content Streaming content Playing back video on demand str eaming content In this player , you can enjoy a variety of video on demand streaming content by connecting to the Internet. VOD content Video Music Picture e-Contents Settings VOD content Netflix • Instantly W atching Movies VUDU • Enjoying Movies and Internet Application Y[...]

56 Streaming content Playing back streaming content Enjoying Movies and Internet Application with VUDU Y ou 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[...]

57 Appendix The following problems do not always suggest a defect or malfunction of this Player . Refer to the problems and lists of possible solutions below befor e calling for service. Power Problem Possible causes and solutions The Player power cannot be turned on. • Is the power cor d firmly plugged into the AC outlet? (Page 20 ) • When the[...]

58 Appendix T roubleshooting Playback (Continued) Problem Possible causes and solutions Video stops. • Has the Player been subjected to shock or impact? Ar e 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 som[...]

59 Appendix T roubleshooting 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. • Ther e is no sound during still mode, slow motion playback, fast forward and fast r everse. (Page 35 ) • DVD audio r ecorded in DTS is only output fr om the D[...]

60 Appendix T roubleshooting Other Problem Possible causes and solutions The TV operates incorrectly . • Some TVs with wir eless remote contr ol capability may operate incorrectly when using the r emote control of this Player . Use such TVs away from this Player . The Player heats up during use. • When using this Player , the console cabinet ma[...]

61 Appendix On-scr een Err or Messages The following messages appear on the TV screen in case of an err or 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 [...]

62 Appendix Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. General Power supply AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power consumption (Normal) 15 W Power consumption (Standby) 0.3 W (When “Quick Start” is set to “No”) Dimensions Approx. 16 15 / 16 g 1 15 / 16 g 7 13 / 16 inch (W g H g D) Approx. 430 mm g 49 mm g 198 mm (W g H g D) W eight[...]

63 Appendix Glossary Ad-hoc mode (page 19) 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 VCHD (page 9) A VCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) refers to a r ecording format (specification) for digital video cameras which can [...]

64 Appendix Glossary DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential is a lossless audio compression technology developed for the next generation high definition optical disc format. DVD upscaling (page 25) Upscaling (upconverting) refers to a function of various players and devices that enlar ge the image size to fit the size of th[...]

65 Appendix Glossary Pan Scan (PS 4:3) (page 41) A screen size that cuts of f the sides of the image to allow viewing of wide-screen (16:9) material on a connected 4:3 TV . Parental contr ol (page 43) 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 , yo[...]

66 Appendix Network Service Disclaimer This Sharp device facilitates the access to content and services provided by thir d parties. The content and services accessible via this device belong to and may be proprietary to thir d parties. Therefor e, any use of such third party content and services must be in accor dance with any authorization or term[...]

67 Appendix About Softwar e License Information on the Software License for This Pr oduct Software composition The software included in this pr oduct is comprised of various software components whose individual copyrights ar e held by SHARP or by third parties. Software developed by SHARP and open sour ce software The copyrights for the software co[...]

68 LIMITED W ARRANTY CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand pr oduct (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container , will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agr ees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or r eplace the d[...]

69 V ALID IN CANADA ONLY Revision 11/10/10 LIMITED WARRANTY Consumer Electronics Products Congratulations on your purchase! Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (hereinafter called “Sharp”) gives the following express warranty to the first consumer purchaser for this Sharp brand product, when shipped in its original container and sold or distribute[...]

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