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 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”.)

AUTO: When you play back audio in the Dolby TrueHD format, the dynamic range is automatically adjusted.

*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.

QUICK START

This turns the QUICK START function on and off. When the QUICK START function is on:

The startup time of the Player is reduced when resuming playback from standby.

However, power consumption will increase.

Item

YES, NO

AUTO POWER OFF

This sets the Player so that power is automatically shut off if playback is stopped for about 10 minutes.

Item

YES, NO

AQUOS LINK

This lets you set the Player to receive the control signal from the AQUOS LINK remote control via the HDMI cable.

Item

YES, NO

NOTE

• For details, refer to the operation manual of TV.

PLAYBACK SETTING

PARENTAL CONTROL

This lets you set the Parental Control depending on the disc content. The available Parental Control Levels are shown below.

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.

Item (For DVD-video)

8 and OFF: All DVD-video can be played.

1-7: Prohibits play of DVD-video with corresponding ratings recorded on them.

Item (For BD-ROM)

NO LIMIT: All BD-video can be played.

0-99 year(s): Prohibits play of BD-video with corresponding ratings recorded on them.

Item (COUNTRY CODE)

Sets the Country Code. Refer to the Country Code List (page 37) because the ratings differ according to the country.

NOTE

Refer to “Basic Operation for PLAYBACK SETTING” on page 34 for details.

DISC LANGUAGE (DISC PRIORITY LANGUAGE)

This lets you select the language for subtitles, audio and menus displayed on the screen.

Item (SUBTITLE)

Refer to the Language Code List. (Page 37)

Item (AUDIO)

Refer to the Language Code List. (Page 37)

Item (MENU)

Refer to the Language Code List. (Page 37)

ANGLE MARK DISPLAY

This lets you turn the Angle Mark Display on or off when DVD video recorded with multiple angles is played back. (The Angle Mark is displayed in the lower right screen.)

Item

YES, NO

PASSWORD SETTING

This sets the password for setting or changing the Parental Control Level.

Item

YES: Enter the 4 digit number.

NO

NOTE

When you forget the password, you can reset the current password using SYSTEM RESET under SETTINGS. (See page 37.)

You can also set the new password if desired.

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Sharp BD-HP21U Item For DVD-video, Item For BD-ROM, Item Country Code, Item Subtitle, Item Audio, Item Menu

BD-HP21U specifications

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