BD-HP21H
BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER OPERATION MANUAL
Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd.
4 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB11 1EZ

SHARP CORPORATION

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport. Customers without Internet access may telephone 0421 during ofce hours(or (01) 6760648 if telephoning from Ireland).

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The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used. Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted. In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.

TERMS OF GUARANTEE

Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. (Sharp) guarantees to provide for the repair, or at its option the replacement, of this product subject to the conditions listed below:1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior workmanship or materials. It does not cover faults or damage caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp. 2. As this product is intended for private domestic use only, the guarantee will not apply if the product is used in the course of a business, trade or profession. 3. To benet from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notied to Sharp, or its appointed Service Facility within one year from the date this product was purchased. Proof of purchase must be provided. 4. The guarantee does not cover carriage costs. 5. In the unlikely event of this product requiring repair, please contact the supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact the Sharp Customer Information Centre on the telephone number given below. 6. No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee. 7. This guarantee is offered as an additional benet to your statutory rights, and does not affect these rights in any way. If you have any difficulty operating this product, or would like information on other Sharp products, please telephone the Sharp Customer Information Centre on the number given below. Sharp Customer Information Centre - Telephone 0421 (or (01) if telephoning from Ireland)

Introduction

OPERATION MANUAL

SAFETY INFORMATION

This Player can be used only where the power supply is AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.

ENGLISH

Power Cord Protection
To avoid any malfunctions of the Player, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following.
Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord. Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances. Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord. Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in any way. This Player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the rear cover. This product contains a low power laser device. To ensure continued safety do not remove any cover or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS PLAYER IS HARMFUL TO THE EYES, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

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Contents

SAFETY INFORMATION.. 1 Contents... 2 What would you like to do with this Player?.. 3 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER.. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. About Discs.. About Disc Contents.. 9 Important Information.. 10 Getting Started.. 11 Major Components. Playback Functions.. 28 30
Fast Forward/Reverse (Search).. 28 Skipping to the Next or the Start of the Current Chapter (Track).. 28 Pause/Frame Advance Playback.. 28 Slow Playback.. 28 Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Playback)... 28 Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of a Specified Part)... 29 Switching Audio.. 29 Switching Subtitles.. 29 Switching the Angle.. 30 Displaying the Angle Mark.. 30
JPEG File Playback.. 31 Settings During Playback.. 32 33

Function Control.. 32

Connection
Introduction to Connections. 14 Video Connections. 15 17
Connecting to the HDMI Terminal. 15 Switching the video output between HDMI and Component video.. 15 Connecting to the Component Jacks.. 16 Connecting to the Video Jack.. 17

Settings

SETTINGS... 34 38
Common operations... 34 Basic Operation for PLAYBACK SETTING. 34 AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS.. 35 QUICK START.. 36 AUTO POWER OFF.. 36 AQUOS LINK.. 36 PLAYBACK SETTING.. 36 FRONT DISPLAY/LED.. 37 VERSION... 37 SOFTWARE UPDATE.. 37 SYSTEM RESET.. 37 USB MEMORY MANAGEMENT.. 38

Audio Connections. 18 19

Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal. 18 Connecting the Audio Jacks.. 19

Disc Playback

Before Starting Playback. 20 23
Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control.. 20 Connecting the Power Cord.. 20 Setting the Remote Control Code. 21 Operating the TV of SHARP Using the Remote Control... 21 Turning the Power On.. 22 Language Setting.. 22 Turning Off the LCD Backlight and Indications. 23 Using AQUOS LINK.. 23

Appendix

Troubleshooting. On-screen Error Messages.. 40 Glossary.. Specifications.. 43
* The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual
are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations.
BD/DVD/CD Playback. 24 27
Loading a Disc.. 24 BD/DVD Video Playback.. 24 BD/DVD Menus... 24 BONUSVIEW Use of Picture in Picture function (secondary audio/video playback).. 25 Virtual Package... 25 DVD-R/-RW Playback.. 26 Audio CD Playback.. 27

2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal. For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even if you don't purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
Attention: Your product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products.
B. Information on Disposal for Business Users 1. In the European Union
If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities. For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-back of your used products.
If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Information on Battery Disposal
The battery supplied with this product contains traces of Lead. For EU: The crossed-out wheeled bin implies that used batteries should not be put to the general household waste! There is a separate collection system for used batteries, to allow proper treatment and recycling in accordance with legislation. Please contact your local authority for details on the collection and recycling schemes. For Switzerland: The used battery is to be returned to the selling point. For other non-EU countries: Please contact your local authority for correct method of disposal of the used battery.

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About Discs

Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation optical media format, offering the following key features: Largest capacity (25 GB single layer 50 GB dual layer) with over 5 times the amount of content possible with current DVDs, particularly well suited for high definition feature films with extended levels of interactive features Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high definition 1920 x 1080p resolution Best audio possible with uncompressed surround sound (higher quality than even theatre audio) Broadest industry support ensuring more choice for consumers in the marketplace Hardware products will be backward compatible with DVDs, allowing continued enjoyment of existing DVD libraries. Disc Durability new breakthroughs in hard coating technologies gives Blu-ray Discs the strongest resistance to scratches and finger prints on a disc the same size as existing CDs and DVDs (i.e. no cartridge is required).

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 B for BD and 2 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. If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayed during playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure displayed. The audio component of a DVD video recorded at 96 kHz (Linear PCM) will be output as 48 kHz audio during playback.
Playback for some of the discs in the left side column tables may not be possible depending on the disc. Finalise refers to a recorder processing a recorded disc so that it will play in other DVD players/recorders as well as this player. Only finalised DVD discs will play back in this player. (This player does not have a function to finalise discs.)
Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Player
The following discs cannot be played back or will not play back properly on this Player. If such a disc is mistakenly played back, speaker damage may occur. Never attempt to play back these discs. CDG, Video CD, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, SVCD, SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, BD-RE with the cartridge, CD-MP3, CD-WMA, DIVX Discs with unusual shapes cannot be played.
Discs with unusual shapes (heart-shaped or hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be used. The use of such discs will cause malfunction. Discs not displaying B or ALL for the region code (discs sold outside the authorised marketing area).* Discs produced illegally. Discs recorded for commercial use. * The region code for this product is B. Discs not displaying 2 or ALL for the region code (discs sold outside the authorised marketing area).* Discs produced illegally. Discs recorded for commercial use. * The region code for this product is 2.
Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Player
The following discs can be played back in this Player. Do not use an 8 cm (3) to 12 cm (5) adapter. Use discs that conform to compatible standards as indicated by the presence of official logos on the disc label. Playback of discs not complying with these standards is not guaranteed. In addition, image quality or sound quality is not guaranteed even if such discs can be played back. Disc Type

BD video Region code B/ALL

Recording Format

Audio + Video (Movie)

Disc Size

12 cm (5)
The following BD video discs cannot be played.
BD-RE DL BD-R DL DVD Video Region code 2/ALL
BDMV format only Video format Audio + Video (Movie) 12 cm (5) 8 cm (3)
The following DVD video discs cannot be played.
DVD+RW/DVD+R DVD-R DL DVD-RW/DVD-R Audio CD*1 CD-RW/CD-R
Video/VR format (finalised disc only) Audio CD (CD-DA) Audio CD (CD-DA) JPEG*2

12 cm (5) 8 cm (3)

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. Sharp cannot guarantee playback compatibility for all selfrecorded BD-discs because Blu-Ray is a new and evolving format. The playback compatibility will be affected by your choice of BD-recorder, BD-disc and BD-burning software. Please always ensure you are using the latest software versions on all units and contact the individual manufacturers for further help if required. To avoid inconveniences, please check the playback compatibility of your self-recorded disc before you purchase this BD-Player. For maximum playback compatibility of self-recorded BD-discs Sharp recommends that the BDMV standard is used. If a playback issue occurs after purchase, please download the latest software version for your BDPlayer from the Sharp internet page www.sharp.co.uk/ page/downloaddrivermanuals (select Drivers then Software Downloads), or ask your Sharp-Dealer. This BD-player uses the latest technology available at the time of development and cannot guarantee support for future enhancements or changes to the standard.
Audio Audio Still image (JPEG file) 12 cm (5) 8 cm (3)
*1 This Player has been designed on the premise of playing back
Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards. CDs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be able to be played back with this Player.

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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. Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be played back. Discs recorded in a format other than an Audio CD and JPEG file format*2 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.

Structure of still images (JPEG) folders
You can play still images (JPEG) with this unit by making folder on disc as shown below. Root
The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played.
01 Folder 001.jpg 002.jpg 003.jpg 02 Folder 004.jpg 005.jpg 006.jpg 007.jpg
*2 About the JPEG file format
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 and audio files as well as Motion JPEG format files cannot be played, even though they are JPEG files. You may not be able to play some still images which you have created, touched up, copied or otherwise edited on your computer.
64 Folder 254.jpg 255.jpg 256.jpg
Other files that cannot be played back.
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 those using JPEG compression. (Refer to http://exif.org for more information.)
When using the unit to play a CD-RW/R disc with still images stored (recorded).
With CD-RW/R discs on which still images are mixed in with music or movies, you will be able to play only the still images. You may not be able to play some of these discs at all. Multi-session discs cannot be played. You may not be able to play some still images you have processed (rotated or saved by overwriting other images) using image processing software or some still images you have imported from the Internet or e-mail. The discs which this Player can play back (recognise) are limited to the following properties: Contains EXIF format files Picture resolution: Between 32g32 and 7680g4320 pixels Maximum number of folders: 64 Maximum number of files: 256 File size: 20MB or less

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About Disc Contents

BD Video
Enjoy Final Standard Profile (BD-ROM Profile ver. 1.1) functions (Page 25), such as picture-in-picture. The available functions differ depending on the disc. This is a new function of BD-Video that plays the primary video and secondary video simultaneously. For instance, the 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.

Title, Chapter and Track

You can set the keylock to prevent accidental operations. This function allows TVs compatible with AQUOS LINK to also perform a Key Lock on the player. Press and hold (Lock) for more than 5 seconds.
Each time you perform this operation, the function is activated or deactivated. If you try to operate the Player while the keylock function is set, Hold blinks on the front display panel to indicate that the keylock function is set.

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Introduction to Connections
This Player is equipped with the terminals/jacks listed below. Find the corresponding terminal/jack on your video equipment. Using the supplied cable or commercially available cables, connect the video first. Then connect the audio.
Video terminals/jacks on this Player

Higher Quality

1 HDMI OUT terminal

Page 15

2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

Page 16

3 VIDEO output jack

Page 17

Standard Quality
Audio terminals/jacks on this Player Digital audio connection
2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL terminal

Page 18

Analogue audio connection

2CH AUDIO output jacks

Page 19

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Video Connections

Connecting to the HDMI Terminal
You can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal. See page 37 for information on the output of next generation audio formats. When you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.
1: Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. 2: Firmly connect an HDMI cable (commercially available) to the HDMI terminals (1 and 2).

CAUTION

HDMI output and Component Video output can not be used at the same time.

This Player

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 using an HDMI output, 7.1 ch Digital Output is available. Video signal outputs: 1080p 24Hz 720p 50/60Hz 1080p 50/60Hz 576p 50Hz 1080i 50/60Hz 480p 60Hz For example; 1080p: 1080 progressive scan 1080i: 1080 interlace scan
Switching the video output between HDMI and Component video
When you connect both an HDMI cable and a component cable to this player, you can switch the outputs using the remote control. (The video signal is not output over both terminals at the same time.)

To HDMI OUT terminal

HDMI cable (commercially available)
Turn on the power. Press and hold HDMI button for 5 seconds to switch between HDMI Out and Component Video Out.

While you are holding the button, the current output setting
will be shown with the display blinking, and then the switched output setting will be displayed on the front panel display. (HDMI Out) or (Component Video Out) is displayed alternately on the front panel display.

To HDMI input terminal

When you connect the player to a SHARP TV with an HDMI cable only and the TV is turned on, the video output switches to HDMI automatically. (The above setting is unnecessary.) When you connect the player to a TV with an HDMI cable, HDMI VIDEO OUT is set to AUTO. If you dont get a stable image, select the desired resolution*. When you set HDMI VIDEO OUT to a setting other than AUTO, you can only select resolutions* that are compatible with the connected TV. * Refer to HDMI VIDEO OUT on page 35 regarding the resolutions of the HDMI video output.

Projector

AV receiver
Equipment with an HDMI terminal
Even when there is no cable connected to the Component video out, switching the output to CP-oP (Component video out) is still possible. When CP-oP is selected, there will be no signal from the HDMI out.

After connecting

Load a disc and start playback. (Pages 24-27) If desired, connect audio equipment. (Pages 18-19) Refer to AQUOS LINK function. (Pages 23 and 36)

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Connecting to the Component Jacks
You can enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images through the component jacks.
1: Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. 2: Firmly connect a component video cable (commercially available) to the component jacks (1 and 2).

(Red) (Blue) (Green)

Video signal outputs: 1080i 50/60Hz 576i 50Hz 720p 50/60Hz 480p 60Hz 576p 50Hz 480i 60Hz For example; 480p: 480 progressive scan 480i: 480 interlace scan
To COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
You need to switch the output to Component video by pressing HDMI button to enjoy images via the Component video output. (See page 15.)
Component video cable (commercially available)

2 video input jacks

To component

COMPONENT IN PR

PB (CB) Y
Connect directly Blu-ray Disc Player LCD TV
Connect the Blu-ray disc player to LCD TV directly. If you playback the image via VCR, the image may deteriorate due to the copy guard function. When you record the programme where copyright is protected, the copy guard function is activated automatically; the programme can not be recorded correctly. Also, the playback image via VCR may deteriorate due to this function. However, this is not a malfunction. When you watch the programme where copyright is protected, we recommend that the Blu-ray disc player be connected to LCD TV directly.

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.
Press SETUP to display the SETUP MENU screen. Press a/b/c/d to select SETTINGS, then press ENTER. Press a/b to select FRONT DISPLAY/LED, then press ENTER.
What you can do with AQUOS LINK
When you connect this player to the LCD TV compatible with AQUOS LINK using an HDMI cable, you can perform the function listed below. (See page 15 for connecting to the HDMI terminal).
AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS QUICK START AUTO POWER OFF AQUOS LINK PLAYBACK SETTING FRONT DISPLAY/LED VERSION USB MEMORY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE SYSTEM RESET
Playback function turns on the LCD TV immediately.
When you start to playback of this player, Power of LCD TV will be turned on and the playback image will appear on the screen.
Automatic input select function
Press c/d to select ON or OFF, then press ENTER. Press SETUP or EXIT to exit.
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 programme.
Automatic power off function
If you turn off the LCD TV when this player is in stop mode, the power of this player will be turned off automatically. (In this case, while playing back the disc, the power does not turn off.)
Automatic power on function
When you switch to the LCD TV input terminal connected to this player, the power of the player will be turned on automatically. NOTE
In order to make AQUOS LINK available, set up AQUOS LINK on the LCD TV that is connected to this player. See page 36 regarding the setup of this player. Refer to the Operation Manual of the TV for details regarding setup.

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BD/DVD/CD Playback

This section explains playback of commercially available BD Video and DVD Video discs (like movies), CDs, and recorded DVD-RW/R discs.

BD/DVD Menus

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.

Loading a Disc

Press B to turn on the power. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

OPEN/CLOSE

Start playback by selecting a title from the top menu

BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO

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.
Press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST.
The top menu screen is displayed.

TOP MENU

Jazz Classic

Latin Rock

Press a/b/c/d to select the title, then press ENTER.
The selected title is played back. NOTE
Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

BD/DVD Video Playback

BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO BD-RE BD-R
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. A top menu is not displayed for a DVD-RW/R (Video format) if it has not been finalised.
Top menu This player supports DVD upscaling during DVD playback.
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. If no top menu is available, the TOP MENU/TITLE LIST button will have no effect.

Load a disc.

Playback may begin automatically, depending on the disc.

Press d PLAY.

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. NOTE
The disc load time may vary depending on the disc.

To stop playback

Press H STOP.

Resume playback function

If you press d PLAY next, playback will resume from the point where the Player was previously stopped. To playback from the beginning, cancel resume mode by pressing H STOP, then press d PLAY. (This may not work depending on the type of disc. In this case, open the disc tray or enter standby.)
Resume playback may not function depending on the disc.

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Using the disc menu

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Playback Functions

BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE DVD-RW
Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Playback)
Some operations in the following playback functions cannot be performed depending on the specifications of the disc.
Play back the title or chapter you want to repeat. Press REPEAT. Press c/d to select the type of Repeat Playback.
PLAYBACK TITLE: Repeats the title currently being played back. PLAYBACK CHAPTER: Repeats the chapter currently being played back. SCENE SELECTION: Repeats the specified scene of title or chapter.
Fast Forward/Reverse (Search)
Fast Forward/Reverse functions when G REV or J FWD is pressed during playback. Example: When J FWD is pressed
The search speed will cycle as follows each time you press the button.

When playing back a DVD

You cannot fast forward or fast reverse from one title and continue to another title (except when playing audio CDs).

PLAYBACK TITLE

PLAYBACK CHAPTER

SCENE SELECTION

Skipping to the Next or the Start of the Current Chapter (Track)
Skipping (to the beginning of a chapter or track) functions when T SKIP/k or U SKIP/l is pressed during playback.
Press n RETURN 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.
Pause/Frame Advance Playback
Pause functions when F PAUSE is pressed during playback. (If you are playing back an audio CD, the CD will also pause.) Frame Advance Playback functions when U SKIP/l is pressed during Pause. Frame Advance Playback may not function properly with discs other than DVD-RW (VR format). Some BD/DVD Video discs are not compatible with Pause/Frame Advance Playback.

Press ENTER.

Example: Repeat playback of a title (TITLE)
BD VIDEO 1// : 20 : ENGLISH 5. 1c h ON TITLE REPEAT
Frame Advance/Reverse Playback can be performed for DVD discs by pressing L SKIP/l or K SKIP/k during Pause.

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

ON TITLE REPEAT

Slow Playback
Slow Playback functions when T SKIP/k or U SKIP/l is pressed more than 2 seconds during pause.

On-screen Error Messages

Messages Relating to BD and DVD
The following messages appear on the TV screen in case the disc you tried to playback is not appropriate or the operation is not correct. Error message
CANNOT PLAY. INCOMPATIBLE DISC.

Possible Error

The disc cannot be played back with this Player. 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 a non-standard disc or scratched, etc.

Suggested Solution

Check the disc, and load it correctly.

Remove the disc.

CANNOT OPERATE. THIS USB MEMORY IS NOT FORMATTED PROPERLY. PLEASE FORMAT THE MEMORY IN USB MEMORY MANAGEMENT. THE CONNECTED USB MEMORY CANNOT BE USED. IT SHOULD BE COMPLIANT WITH USB 2.0.
Occurs if an operation is incorrect. Occurs if there is a formatting error.
Format the USB memory again.
Occurs if USB memory not compliant with USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbit/s) is used (i.e. USB 1.0/USB 1.1).
Connect USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbit/s) compliant USB memory.

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Glossary

BD-J application
The BD-ROM format supports Java for interactive functions. BD-J offers content providers almost unlimited functionality when creating interactive BD-ROM titles.
This is a digital sound system developed by DTS, Inc. for use in cinemas. This system uses 6 audio channels and provides accurate sound field positioning and realistic acoustics. (By connecting a DTS Digital Surround decoder, you can also listen to DTS Digital Surround sound.)

BDMV (page 7)

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.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is a new technology developed for the next generation high definition optical disc format.

BD-R (page 7)

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.

DTS-HD Master Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio is a lossless audio compression technology developed for the next generation high definition optical disc format.

BD-RE (page 7)

A BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is a recordable and rewritable Blu-ray Disc.

DVD upscaling (page 24)

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.

BD-HP21H

Full High-Definition 1080p/24 Hz Output via HDMI Quick Start (Approx. 10 Sec. in Standby Mode) Slim Design (68 mm Height) Multi-Format Playability of conventional DVD's and CD's Conventional DVD Upconversion to 1080p 5.1-Ch downstream conv. Opt./HDMI- Digital Audio Output Aquos-Link for easy operations via HDMI (CEC Standard) Low Power Consumption (Approx. 0.5 W in Standby Mode)
Enjoy the Full-HD and conventionel world with the new slim and stylish Bluray Player from Sharp

Area Specifications

DVD Region Code: 2 Blu-ray Region Code: B

Special Features

Quick Start: yes Motorized Front Door: no Display dimmable and switch-off: yes TV-Control (basic) for Sharp LCD-TV sets: yes

Playback Formats

BD-ROM (1.0) / -R (2.0) / -RE(3.0) except ACCS: yes/yes/no BD-MV / BD-AV: yes/yes BD-Live / BD-J: - / AVCHD: no DVD Video: yes DVD-RW/R/DL: yes/yes/yes DVD+RW/R/DL: yes/yes/yes CD-DA/CD-RW/R: yes/yes/yes Audio-CD / CD-MP3 / CD-WMA: yes/no/no JPEG / JPEG-HD: no/yes VCD / SVCD: no/no

Accessories

Remote Control with Batteries: yes HDMI- / AV-Cable: no/yes Others: AC-Cord, O/M booklet

General

OSD Languages: German, english, french, italian, spanish, swedish, netherlands, portugues Operation: On main unit ON/OFF and BD-Eject Power Supply (AC): 230 Stand-By Power Consumption (W): 0,5 Dimensions in mm (WxHxD): 430x68x335 Weigth, Kg: 4 Display: Half shiny Color Main Unit / Remote Control: Piano black, black EAN Code: 4974019602257
MPEG2 / H.264 / VC1: yes/yes/yes Video D/A Converter: 148,5MHz/ 12bit 1080P/24Hz Output: yes Progressive Scan: yes Audio D/A Converter: 192kHz/ 24bit Built-In Audio Decoder: yes Dolby-Digital-Plus / Dolby-TruHD (bitstream): yes/yes DTS-HD / DTS High Resolution Audio (bitstream): yes/yes CD-MP3 / WMA Navigation: no/no HDMI V1.4 / HDMI V1.3: HDMI vers. 1.2 HDMI: Deep Color / x.v.Color: - / HDMI Audio Formats: SA-CD / DVD-Audio: - / HDMI Audio Formats: DTS-HD Master Audio / Dolby TrueHD: - / Video / S-Video / Component: yes/no/yes Scart-Terminal: no Analogue Audio (RCA): L/R: yes Audio 5.1 out (RCA): no Digital Audio: Optical/Coaxial: yes/no USB-Port: For service update and memory expand LAN / WLAN (802.11 n/g/b): no/no

Output Terminals

Sharp Electronics (UK) Limited, 4 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB11 1EZ. Tel. 2000