Sharp BD-HP21U Getting Started

Introduction

Step 1: Unpacking

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

Getting Started

Remote control unit “AA” size battery (g2) AC cord

AV cable

Step 2: Selecting equipment to connect

Connection varies with the equipment used. Refer to Connection. (Pages 14–19)

Turn off the devices before connecting.

Step 3: Playing back discs

Play back a Blu-ray disc after connecting the Player to your favorite equipment.

Refer to Disc Playback. (Pages 20–33)

Step 4: Adjust settings

Adjust settings to enjoy various features and other functions for playing discs.

Refer to Settings. (Pages 34–40)

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Contents

Main BD-HP21U TINS-D803WJQZ SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION SHARP CORPORATION Page Page Contents Introduction p Connection Disc Playback What would you like to do with this Player? n o pqr Introduction Connection Disc Playback DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Page Page About Discs Blu-ray Disc Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Player Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Player * About Discs Icons Used on DVD Video Disc Cases The Icons Used in This Operation Manual Example 2: Audio CD BD Video About Disc Contents 10 Important Information Disc Precautions Be Careful of Scratches and Dust Proper Disc Storage Handling Precautions Getting Started Main Unit (Rear) Main Unit (Front) Major Components Remote Control Unit Major Components Introduction to Connections Video Connections Connecting to the HDMI Terminal Firmly connect an HDMI cable (commercially available) to the HDMI terminals (1 and 2). Equipment with an HDMI terminal Switching the video output between HDMI and Component video Video Connections video input jacks Connecting to the Component Jacks You can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images through the component jacks. NOTE Video Connections Connecting to the Video Jack Video equipment with a video jack Firmly connect an AV cable (supplied) to the video jacks (1 and 2). You can enjoy the images through the video jack. Audio Connections Audio Connections Connecting the Audio Jacks Audio equipment with audio jacks 20 Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control Before Starting Playback Approximate operating range of remote control If remote control does not work Operating a SHARP TV Using the Remote Control TV function control Setting the Remote Control Code Setting the Remote Control Code of the Remote Setting the Remote Control Code of the Player Turning the Power On Turning the power on Entering standby Indicators on the Player Language Setting Turning Off the LCD Backlight and Indications Using AQUOS LINK Controlling the Blu-ray disc player using AQUOS LINK Loading a Disc Press POWER to turn on the power. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the BD/DVD/CD Playback Using the disc menu Press POP-UP MENU. Press a/b to select SUBTITLE LANGUAGE, then press ENTER. Press a/b to select the subtitle language, then press ENTER. Press POP-UP MENU to exit. Use of Picture in Picture function (secondary video playback) Virtual Package DVD-R/-RW Playback Playback from the beginning Load a recorded disc. Press dPLAY. Playback by selecting a title Load a recorded disc. Press TOP MENU/TITLE LIST. Audio CD Playback Playback from the beginning Fast Forward/Reverse (Search) Skipping to the Next or the Start of the Current Chapter (Track) Pause/Frame Advance Playback Playback Functions Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of a Specified Part) Press REPEAT during playback. Press c/d to select SCENE SELECTION, then press ENTER. SET START POINT displays. Press ENTER at the scene where you want. Press ENTER at the scene where you want to set the end point. Playback Functions Switching the Angle Press FUNCTION during playback. Press a/b to select the Angle Number column, then press ENTER. Press a/b to select the desired Angle Number, then press ENTER. Playback Functions Playing back still images in sequence Playing back still images in a selected folder JPEG File Playback Playing back Slide Show Setting slide show speed/ repeat playback Function Control Function control screen Settings During Playback Functions which can be set 33 Settings During Playback Angle Number NOTE Title Number (Direct Title Skip) Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip) SETTINGS Common operations 2 Basic Operation for PLAYBACK SETTING 1 AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS TV ASPECT RATIO <When selecting NORMAL 4:3> COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI VIDEO OUT QUICK START AUTO POWER OFF AQUOS LINK PASSWORD SETTING PLAYBACK SETTING FRONT DISPLAY/LED VERSION * Country Code List Language Code List USB MEMORY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE Enter the 4-digit number using 0-9. Press ENTER to start checking data in the USB memory device. During the data checking, Checking blinks. Page Troubleshooting The Player power cannot be turned on. The disc is automatically ejected after closing the No picture. The Player cannot play a disc. On-screen Error Messages Error message Possible Error Suggested Solution Glossary BD-J application BDMV (page 7) BD-R (page 7) BD-RE (page 7) Glossary Specifications General Playback Input/Output BD-HP21U BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY (Valid for warranty service in the U.S. and PUERTO RICO only) Page Page BD-HP21U TINS-D803WJQZ SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION SHARP CORPORATION