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MODEL
BD-HP52U
BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER OPERATION MANUAL
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163
SHARP CORPORATION
Printed in China
TINSEA166WJQZ
09P09-CH-NG
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ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL • 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. 1 B BD-HP52U_en.indd 1 D-HP52U_en.indd 1 2 2009/09/15 11:35:05 009/09/15 11:35:05
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Introduction Contents DVD-R/-RW (VR format) / BD-RE/-R (BDAV format) Introduction Playback ............................................................ 27–28 Contents ............................................................................. 2 Playback by selecting a title ............................. 27–28 What would you like to do with this Player? ................... 3 Playback by selecting a chapter ............................. 28 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ...................................
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What would you like to do with this Player? Watching high quality movies on Blu- ray discs This Player offers full high-definition Blu-ray disc What to do first: playback. Refer to “Getting Started” (p. 10) to prepare for watching your discs. BD/DVD/CD Playback (p. 24) Introduction (pp. 1–12) Enjoying different kinds of discs and Explains the important operation information. contents Use this Player to enjoy various types of optical discs such as DVDs and CDs that contain various multimedia
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DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP Blu-ray Disc Player. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully before using this product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. How
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Water 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 product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or ta
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About Discs • BD/DVD video players and discs have region codes, which Blu-ray Disc dictate the regions in which a disc can be played. This Player's region code is A for BD and 1 for DVD. (Discs Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation optical marked ALL will play in any player.) media format, offering the following key features: • BD/DVD video operations and functions may be different • Largest capacity (25 GB single layer – 50 GB dual layer) from the explanations in this manual and so
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Introduction About Discs The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played. The following files cannot be played on this • Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be player. played back. • When both Audio CD [CD-DA] format and JPEG/MP3 file • Discs recorded in a format other than an Audio CD and formats are recorded on a disc. (The disc is recognized to JPEG/MP3 file format cannot be played back. be an Audio CD [CD-DA] only tracks in Audio CD [CD-DA] • Discs may not be played back depe
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About Disc Contents DTS BD Video DTS is a digital sound system developed by DTS, Inc. for use in cinemas. Enjoy BD-specific functions including BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM Profile 1 Version 1.1), such as picture-in-picture, and BD-LIVE Linear PCM Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for Audio (page 26). For the BD video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW/BD- CDs and on some DVD and Blu-ray discs. The sound on Audio CDs is recorded at 44.1 kHz with 16 bits. LIVE, you can enjoy additional contents
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Introduction Important Information Disc Precautions Copyright • Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works Be Careful of Scratches and Dust which must not be recorded without the authority of the • BD, DVD and CD discs are sensitive to dust, fingerprints owner of the copyright. Refer to relevant laws in your and especially scratches. A scratched disc may not be able country. to be played back. Handle discs with care and store them • This product incorporates copyright protectio
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Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit AC cord “AA” size battery (g2) AV cable Step 2: Selecting equipment to connect Connection varies with the equipment used. Refer to Connection. (Pages 13–18) 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 19–37) Step 4: Adjust settings Adjust sett
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Introduction Major Components Main Unit (Front) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 AQUOS PURE MODE indicator 1 OPEN/CLOSE (p. 24) 5 POWER (p. 20) (pp. 20, 22) 2 Door flap 6 d PLAY (p. 24) 10 Remote control sensor (p. 19) 3 Disc tray (p. 24) 7 H STOP (p. 24) 11 Front panel display (p. 20) 4 ON/STANDBY indicator (p. 20) 8 F PAUSE (p. 29) 12 BD/DVD/CD mode indicator (p. 20) Main Unit (Rear) 1 HDMI OUT terminal (p. 14) 2 ETHERNET terminal (p. 18) 3 BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminal BD STORAGE (pp. 26, 45) SERV
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Major Components Remote Control Unit 1 POWER (p. 20) 2 m OPEN/CLOSE (p. 24) 3 AUDIO (p. 34), SUBTITLE (p. 34) 1 4 Number buttons (p. 37) 16 5 REPEAT (pp. 33, 34) 2 6 T SKIP/k (pp. 27, 33) 3 7 U SKIP/l (pp. 27, 33) 8 F PAUSE (pp. 29, 33) 17 9 d PLAY (p. 24) 4 10 TOP MENU/TITLE LIST (pp. 25, 27) 11 Cursor buttons (a/b/c/d), ENTER (pp. 21, 38) 12 EXIT (pp. 20, 38) 13 A (Red), B (Green), C (Blue), D (Yellow) (pp. 28, 29, 32, 44) 5 18 14 (Lock) (See below.) 6 15 VIDEO OUTPUT RESET (p. 39) 19 1
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Connection Connection 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 14 2 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Page 15 3 VIDEO output jack Page 16 Standard Quality Audio terminals/jacks on this Player Digital audio c
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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 50 for information on the output of next generation audio formats. • 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 NOTE • Audio transmitted in DTS
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Connection Video Connections Connecting to the Component Jacks You can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images through the component jacks. STEPS 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). This Player CAUTION (Red) • You need to select the priority video output in Red “Settings” – “Audio Video Settings” – “Video Out (Blue) Select”. (See
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Video Connections Connecting to the Video Jack You can enjoy the images through the video jack. STEPS 1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. 2 Firmly connect an AV cable (supplied) to the video jacks (1 and 2). This Player (Yellow) Yellow VCR Connect directly Blu-ray Disc LCD TV Player To VIDEO output jack 1 NOTE • Connect the Blu-ray disc player to LCD TV directly. If you play back the image via VCR, AV cable (supplied) the image may deteriorate d
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Connection Audio Connections Connecting to the Digital Audio Terminal or Audio Jacks • You can connect audio equipment or the TV to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal or 2CH AUDIO output jacks. • See page 50 for information on the output of next generation audio formats. STEPS 1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. 2 Firmly connect an optical digital cable (commercially available) or AV cable (supplied) to the optical digital audio terminals or audio jack
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Broadband Internet Connection Connecting to the ETHERNET terminal • You can enjoy a variety of contents with interactive functions by connecting to the internet when playing BD- LIVE compatible discs. Refer to pages 26 and 41 regarding further information on BD-LIVE functions. • You can enjoy an RSS reader function and Netflix service via the internet. (Netflix service will be available with a software update.) • This player can update the software from Sharp’s server using the internet. • When
