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MODEL
BD-AMS10U
BD-AMS20U
BLU-RAY DISC/DVD PLAYER
OPERATION MANUAL
BD-AMS20U only BD-AMS20U only
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OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH Introduction SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: “WARNING–FCC Regulations state that USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR CAUTION any unauthorized changes or PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN RISK OF ELECTRIC modifications to this equipment not THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN SHOCKDO NOT OPEN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate CAUTION: AS THE LASER BEAM USED IN THIS UNIT IS TO REDUCE THE
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SAFETY INFORMATION The following statement applies to BD-AMS20U only. * FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Wireless Radio For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1–11 can be operated. Selection of other channels
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 18) Damage Requiring Service—Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer 19) Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged, same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in b) If liquid has b
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PRECAUTIONS Precautions on viewing stereoscopic 3D images Notes on using Wireless LAN • Do not view stereoscopic 3D images if you have a history of photosensitivity, heart • When this player is connected to a wireless LAN network, transmissions between disease or poor health. This may cause the symptoms to worsen. the wireless LAN adapter (BD-AMS10U: VR-WL25, sold separetely/BD-AMS20U: • If you experience any health problems such as fatigue and discomfort while viewing supplied) and a wirel
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Introduction DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP Blu-ray Disc/DVD 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. Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Selecting equipment to connect Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Connection varies with the equipment used. Refer to Connection (Pages 16–20). Turn off the devices b
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Contents Language Setting ....................................................................................................... 23 Introduction Operating a SHARP TV Using the Remote Control .................................................... 23 Turning Off or Dimming the LED Light and Indications .............................................. 23 SAFETY INFORMATION ......................................................................................1 Using AQUOS LINK .........................
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Contents Functions which can be set ................................................................................... 42 Enjoying smartphone on the TV (for BD-AMS20U only) ................................43 What to do first: Refer to “Getting Started” (p. 5) to prepare for using this Settings player. SETTINGS ...........................................................................................................44 Common operations ..........................................................
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What would you like to do with this Player? Watch high quality movies on Blu-ray discs Enjoy BD-LIVE functions through the Internet This Player offers full high-definition Blu-ray disc playback. This Player is compatible with BD-LIVE. You can enjoy bonus content such as movie trailers through the Internet when playing back BD-Video discs Video/Picture/Music Playback (p. 26) compatible with BD-LIVE. Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE (pp. 28–29) Enjoy stereoscopic and powerful 3D images This player
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Introduction About Media Types Recording Disc Media Format Recording Format Contents Blu-ray Disc Disc Type Contents Format Size USB device DivX Plus® HD Audio + Video Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation optical BD Region — Audio 12 cm (USB HDD, USB (H.264/MKV) (Movie) media format, offering the following key features: Video code A/ALL + Video (5”) memory device) Still image J • Largest capacity (25 GB single layer – 50 GB dual layer) JPEG (Movie) (JPEG file) – with over 5 times t
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About Media Types *3 The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played. About the MP3 file format Discs that Cannot Be Used with • Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be MP3 files are audio data compressed in the played back. This Player MPEG1/2 Audio layer-3 file format. “MP3 files” have • Discs recorded in a format other than an Audio CD and “.mp3” as extensions. (Some files that have “.mp3” JPEG/MP3 file format cannot be played back. The following discs cannot be played back
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Introduction About Media Types About files/folders for Still images (JPEG ABOUT DivX VIDEO Title, Chapter and Track • DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a files) and audio data (MP3 files) subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX You can play still images (JPEG files) /audio data • Blu-ray discs and DVDs are divided into “Titles” Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com (MP3 files) with this unit by making folder(s) on discs and “Chapters”
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About Media Types 2 Subtitle languages Icons Used on BD/DVD Video Disc This indicates the kind of subtitles. Cases 3 Screen aspect ratio Movies are shot in a variety of screen modes. The back of the case of a BD/DVD that is 4 Camera angle commercially available usually contains various Recorded onto some BD/DVD discs are scenes information about the contents of the disc. which have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the 1 2 front, fr
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Introduction Important Information • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Cleaning the Pick Up Lens Disc Precautions Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of • Never use commercially available cleaning discs. The HDMI Licensing LLC. use of these discs can damage the lens. • “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of Sony • Request the nearest service center approved by SHARP Be Careful of Scratches and Dust Corporation. to clean the lens. • BD, DVD and
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Major Components Main Unit (Front) Main Unit (Rear) 1 2* 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 6 7 8 9 10 1 Disc tray (p. 26) 8 Remote control sensor (p. 21) 1 AC cord (p. 21) 1 2 OPEN/CLOSE (p. 26) 9 Front panel display (p. 22) 2 MHL/HDMI INPUT terminal (p. 43) ( for BD-AMS20U only) * • The elapsed time is displayed during 3 d PLAY (p. 26) 3 HDMI OUT terminal (p. 16) playback. 4 H STOP (p. 26) 4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL terminal (p. 17) • When skipping is performed, 5 POWER (p. 22) 5 ETHERNET terminal (p. 1
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Introduction Major Components Remote Control Unit 1 POWER (p. 22) O V FWD (p. 38) 2 m OPEN/CLOSE (p. 26) P S REV (p. 38) 3 AUDIO (p. 40), SUBTITLE (p. 40) A H STOP (p. 26) 1 4 Number buttons (p. 42) S POP-UP MENU (p. 28) 16 2 5 VUDU (p. 60) D n RETURN (pp. 34, 36, 37, 39) 3 6 T SKIP/k (pp. 30, 38) F HDMI (p. 43) • This function is available for BD-AMS20U only. 7 U SKIP/l (pp. 30, 38) G HOME (pp. 23, 34–37, 44) 8 F PAUSE (pp. 34, 35, 36, 38) 17 9 d PLAY (p. 26) 4 0 TOP MENU/TITLE LIST (pp. 27,
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Connection Connecting to a TV/projector You can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound using an HDMI cable. (Only NOTE TVs/projectors with an HDMI terminal can be connected to this player.) • In this player, “HDMI Video Out” is set to “Auto” as a default (See page 46). (Normally set When you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certified HDMI cable. to “Auto”.) If you don’t get a stable image with “HDMI Video Out” set to “Auto”, select 1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the TV/projec
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Connection Connecting to an amplifier/AV receiver You can connect this player to an amplifier/AV receiver to enjoy digital surround NOTE sound. With this player, the audio connection can be made using either one of • When using an HDMI output, 7.1 ch Digital Output is available. the following methods depending on the capabilities of the amplifier/AV receiver • Audio transmitted in DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio you connect. formats is output from the HDMI terminal as
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Connecting to a USB device You can connect USB devices to this player (USB memory device, USB HDD) to 1 Connect a USB cable (commercially available) to the USB1 or USB2 terminal enjoy video, music, or picture files stored on the USB device. This player has 2 on this player and the USB port of the USB HDD. USB terminals, one on the front side and another on the rear side. 2 Turn on the power of the USB HDD. NOTE 3 Press POWER to turn on the power of this player. • When you insert or remove a US
