Sharp BD-HP21U ユーザーズマニュアル
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About Discs
Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation optical media
format, offering the following key features:
format, offering the following key features:
Largest capacity (25 GB single layer – 50 GB dual layer)
– with over 5 times the amount of content possible with
current DVDs, particularly well suited for high definition
feature films with extended levels of interactive features
Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high
definition 1920 x 1080p resolution
Best audio possible with uncompressed surround sound
(higher quality than even theatre audio)
Broadest industry support – ensuring more choice for
consumers in the marketplace
Hardware products will be backward compatible with
DVDs, allowing continued enjoyment of existing DVD
libraries.
Disc Durability – new breakthroughs in hard coating
technologies gives Blu-ray Discs the strongest resistance
to scratches and finger prints.
– with over 5 times the amount of content possible with
current DVDs, particularly well suited for high definition
feature films with extended levels of interactive features
Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high
definition 1920 x 1080p resolution
Best audio possible with uncompressed surround sound
(higher quality than even theatre audio)
Broadest industry support – ensuring more choice for
consumers in the marketplace
Hardware products will be backward compatible with
DVDs, allowing continued enjoyment of existing DVD
libraries.
Disc Durability – new breakthroughs in hard coating
technologies gives Blu-ray Discs the strongest resistance
to scratches and finger prints.
Types of Discs that Can Be Used
with This Player
with This Player
The following discs can be played back in this Player. Do not use
an 8 cm (3”) to 12 cm (5”) adapter.
Use discs that conform to compatible standards as indicated by
the presence of official logos on the disc label. Playback of discs
not complying with these standards is not guaranteed. In addition,
the image quality or sound quality is not guaranteed even if the
discs can be played back.
an 8 cm (3”) to 12 cm (5”) adapter.
Use discs that conform to compatible standards as indicated by
the presence of official logos on the disc label. Playback of discs
not complying with these standards is not guaranteed. In addition,
the image quality or sound quality is not guaranteed even if the
discs can be played back.
Disc Type
Recording
Format
Contents
Disc Size
BD video
Region
code
A/ALL
code
A/ALL
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Audio + Video
(Movie)
(Movie)
12 cm (5”)
BD-RE DL
BD-R DL
BD-R DL
BDMV
format only
format only
DVD Video
Region
code
1/ALL
code
1/ALL
1
ALL
Video format
Audio + Video
(Movie)
(Movie)
12 cm (5”)
8 cm (3”)
8 cm (3”)
DVD+RW/DVD+R
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW/DVD-R
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW/DVD-R
Video/VR
format
(finalized disc
only)
format
(finalized disc
only)
Audio + Video
(Movie)
(Movie)
12 cm (5”)
8 cm (3”)
8 cm (3”)
Audio CD*
1
Audio CD
(CD-DA)
(CD-DA)
Audio
12 cm (5”)
8 cm (3”)
8 cm (3”)
CD-RW/CD-R
Audio CD
(CD-DA)
(CD-DA)
Audio
JPEG*
2
Still image
(JPEG file)
(JPEG file)
This Player has been designed on the premise of playing back
Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards. CDs
containing a signal for the purpose of protecting copyrights (copy
control signal) may not be able to be played back with this Player.
Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards. CDs
containing a signal for the purpose of protecting copyrights (copy
control signal) may not be able to be played back with this Player.
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BD/DVD video players and discs have region codes, which dictate
the regions in which a disc can be played. This Player's region
code is A for BD and 1 for DVD. (Discs marked ALL will play in
any player.)
BD/DVD Video operations and functions may be different from
the explanations in this manual and some operations may be
prohibited due to disc manufacturer's settings.
If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayed during
playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure displayed.
The audio component of a DVD video recorded at 96 kHz (Linear
PCM) will be output as 48 kHz audio during playback.
the regions in which a disc can be played. This Player's region
code is A for BD and 1 for DVD. (Discs marked ALL will play in
any player.)
BD/DVD Video operations and functions may be different from
the explanations in this manual and some operations may be
prohibited due to disc manufacturer's settings.
If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayed during
playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure displayed.
The audio component of a DVD video recorded at 96 kHz (Linear
PCM) will be output as 48 kHz audio during playback.
NOTE
Playback for some of the discs in the left side column tables may
not be possible depending on the disc.
“Finalize” refers to a recorder processing a recorded disc so that it
will play in other DVD players/recorders as well as this player. Only
finalized DVD discs will play back in this player. (This player does
not have a function to finalize discs.)
not be possible depending on the disc.
“Finalize” refers to a recorder processing a recorded disc so that it
will play in other DVD players/recorders as well as this player. Only
finalized DVD discs will play back in this player. (This player does
not have a function to finalize discs.)
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Discs that Cannot Be Used with This
Player
Player
The following discs cannot be played back or will
not play back properly on this Player. If such a disc
is mistakenly played back, speaker damage may
occur. Never attempt to play back these discs.
not play back properly on this Player. If such a disc
is mistakenly played back, speaker damage may
occur. Never attempt to play back these discs.
CDG, Video CD, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT,
SVCD, SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio,
BD-RE with the cartridge, CD-MP3, CD-WMA
SVCD, SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio,
BD-RE with the cartridge, CD-MP3, CD-WMA
Discs with unusual shapes cannot be played.
Discs with unusual shapes (heart-shaped or hexagonal
discs, etc.) cannot be used. The use of such discs will cause
malfunction.
discs, etc.) cannot be used. The use of such discs will cause
malfunction.
The following BD video discs cannot be played.
Discs not displaying “A” or “ALL” for the region code (discs
sold outside the authorized marketing area).*
Discs produced illegally.
Discs recorded for commercial use.
The region code for this product is A.
sold outside the authorized marketing area).*
Discs produced illegally.
Discs recorded for commercial use.
The region code for this product is A.
The following DVD video discs cannot be played.
Discs not displaying “1” or “ALL” for the region code (discs sold
outside the authorized marketing area).*
Discs produced illegally.
Discs recorded for commercial use.
The region code for this product is 1.
outside the authorized marketing area).*
Discs produced illegally.
Discs recorded for commercial use.
The region code for this product is 1.
The following BD-RE/R, DVD-RW/R and DVD+RW/R
discs cannot be played.
discs cannot be played.
Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be played
back.
back.
The following Audio CD discs cannot be played.
Discs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting
copyrights (copy control signal) may not be played back with
this Player.
This Player has been designed on the premise of playing back
Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards.
copyrights (copy control signal) may not be played back with
this Player.
This Player has been designed on the premise of playing back
Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards.
The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played.
Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be played
back.
Discs recorded in a format other than an Audio CD and JPEG
file format*
back.
Discs recorded in a format other than an Audio CD and JPEG
file format*
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cannot be played back.
Discs may not be played back depending on their recording
status or the status of the disc itself.
Discs may not be played back depending on their compatibility
with this Player.
status or the status of the disc itself.
Discs may not be played back depending on their compatibility
with this Player.
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