Sharp BD-HP21U Video Connections, Connecting to the Hdmi Terminal, After connecting

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Video Connections

Connecting to the HDMI Terminal

You can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound through the HDMI terminal.

When you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.

STEPS

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

2:Firmly connect an HDMI cable (commercially available) to the HDMI terminals (1 and 2).

This Player

When using an HDMI output, 7.1 ch Digital Output is available.

1 To HDMI OUT terminal

HDMI cable (commercially available)

2 To HDMI input terminal

Projector

TV

AV receiver

Equipment with an HDMI terminal

CAUTION

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

NOTE

• 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.

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.)

1Turn on the power.

2Press 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.

NOTE

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 don’t 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.

CAUTION

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.

o Connection

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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Contents BD-HP21U Page Introduction Contents OConnection pp What to do firstNIntroduction pp Dear Sharp Customer Additional Safety InformationIntroduction Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions Blu-ray Disc About DiscsTypes of Discs that Can Be Used with This Player Discs that Cannot Be Used with This PlayerAbout the Jpeg file format About DiscsAbout Disc Contents Copyright Disc PrecautionsImportant Information Getting Started Adjust settingsUnpacking Selecting equipment to connectMain Unit Rear Major ComponentsMain Unit Front Introduction Keylock function Remote Control UnitMajor Components Video terminals/jacks on this Player Introduction to ConnectionsAnalog audio connection 2CH Audio output jacksSwitching the video output between Hdmi and Component video Connecting to the Hdmi TerminalAfter connecting Video ConnectionsVideo Connections Connecting to the Component JacksTo Component Video OUT jacks To component video input jacksYou can enjoy the images through the video jack Connecting to the Video JackTo Video jack ToinputvideojackAudio Connections Connecting to the Digital Audio TerminalLoad a disc and start playback. Pages To Optical TerminalAudio Connections Connecting the Audio JacksTo 2CH Audio Output jacks To audio input JacksConnecting the Power Cord Loading the Batteries in the Remote ControlApproximate operating range of remote control Before Starting PlaybackOperating a Sharp TV Using the Remote Control Setting the Remote Control CodeIf remote control does not work Before Starting PlaybackLanguage Setting Turning the Power OnTurning the power on Indicators on the PlayerTurning Off the LCD Backlight and Indications Using Aquos LinkLoading a Disc BD/DVD/CD PlaybackBD/DVD Video Playback BD/DVD MenusUsing the pop-up menu Using the disc menuBD/DVD/CD Playback Virtual PackagePlayback by selecting a title DVD-R/-RW PlaybackPlayback from the beginning Sorting the titles Audio CD PlaybackPlayback by selecting a Play List Fast Forward/Reverse Search Playback FunctionsPause/Frame Advance Playback Slow PlaybackSwitching Subtitles Switching AudioPlayback Functions Partial Repeat Playback Repeat Playback of a Specified PartPress Function during playback Switching the AngleDisplaying the Angle Mark Jpeg File Playback Setting slide show speed/ repeat playbackPlaying back still images in sequence Playing back still images in a selected folderFunction Control Settings During PlaybackFunction control operation procedure Functions which can be set Settings During PlaybackCommon operations When setting the password for the first timeDisplay the Menu Select the next item Screen Select a menu itemWhen selecting Normal SettingsYou can set the audio output mode for each output terminal This sets the audio output connected to Surround equipmentItem For BD-ROM Item For DVD-videoItem Country Code Item SubtitleLanguage Code List Country Code ListPresets On indicatorPress a/b, select Erase or FORMAT, then press Enter Press a/b to select USB Memory MANAGEMENT, then press EnterPress c/d, select YES, and press Start the processEnter the 4-digit number using Press a/b to select Software UPDATE, then EnterIf you already set the password, go to step Press Enter to start checking data in the USB memory devicePress Enter to start updating Appendix TroubleshootingMessages Relating to BD and DVD On-screen Error MessagesTroubleshooting Glossary Glossary Hdmi 19-pin standard connector 1080p 24Hz output SpecificationsGeneral PlaybackWarranty Period for this Product Valid for warranty service in the U.S. and Puerto Rico onlyAdditional Items Excluded from Warranty Coverage if any Where to Obtain ServiceMemo Page Sharp Electronics Corporation

BD-HP21U specifications

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