MODEL BD-AMS10S BD-AMS20S BLU-RAY DISC/DVD PLAYER OPERATION MANUAL BD-AMS20S only BD-AMS20S only
OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH Introduction SAFETY / IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
SAFETY / IMPORTANT INFORMATION * The following statement applies to BD-AMS20S only. CE Statement: Hereby, SHARP Electronics (Europe) GmbH declares that the wireless LAN USB adapter (URCO-A002WJPZ) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at: http://www.sharp.de/doc/URCO-A002WJPZ.pdf. NOTE The wireless LAN USB adapter is designed for indoor use only.
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.
PRECAUTIONS Precautions on viewing stereoscopic 3D images • Do not view stereoscopic 3D images if you have a history of photosensitivity, heart disease or poor health. This may cause the symptoms to worsen. • If you experience any health problems such as fatigue and discomfort while viewing stereoscopic 3D images, immediately discontinue viewing. Continuing viewing after symptoms appear may cause health risks. Take a break until the symptoms have completely disappeared.
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 before connecting.
Contents Introduction SAFETY / IMPORTANT INFORMATION.............................................................. 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................. 2 PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................... 4 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ................................................................................. 5 Getting Started .................................................................
Contents Functions which can be set ................................................................................... 42 Enjoying smartphone on the TV (for BD-AMS20S only) ................................. 43 Settings SETTINGS ........................................................................................................... 44 Common operations ................................................................................................... 44 Basic Operation for Playback Setting ...........
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 compatible with BD-LIVE. Video/Picture/Music Playback (p. 26) Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE (pp.
About Media Types Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation optical media format, offering the following key features: BD Region Video code B/ALL — Contents Audio + Video (Movie) Disc Size 12 cm BD-RE/BD-RE DL BD-R/BD-R DL BDMV/BDAV format DVD Region Video code 2/ALL Video format Audio + Video (Movie) 12 cm 8 cm Video/VR/ AVCHD format (finalised disc only) Audio + Video (Movie) 12 cm 8 cm 2 DVD+RW/DVD+R DVD-RW/DVD-R DVD+R DL/DVD-R DL Media Format USB device (USB HDD, USB memo
About Media Types To avoid inconveniences, please check the playback compatibility of your self-recorded disc before you purchase this BD-player. For maximum playback compatibility of self-recorded BD-discs Sharp recommends that the BDMV/BDAV standards are used. If a playback issue occurs after purchase, please download the latest software version for your BD-player from the Sharp internet page or ask your Sharp-Dealer.
About Media Types About the DivX Plus® HD (H.264/MKV) file format • DivX playback may not be available depending on the DivX content and file. About files/folders for Still images (JPEG files) and audio data (MP3 files) You can play still images (JPEG files) /audio data (MP3 files) with this unit by making folder(s) on discs or USB devices as shown below. NOTE Root 001.jpg/001.mp3 • File and folder names displayed on this player may differ from those displayed on PCs. * xxx.jpg/xxx.
About Media Types Title, Chapter and Track • Blu-ray discs and DVDs are divided into “Titles” and “Chapters”. If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a separate “Title”. “Chapters”, on the other hand, are subdivisions of titles. (See Example 1.) • Audio CDs are divided into “Tracks”. You can think of a “Track” as one tune on an Audio CD. (See Example 2.
Important Information Disc Precautions Be Careful of Scratches and Dust • BD, DVD and CD discs are sensitive to dust, fingerprints and especially scratches. A scratched disc may not be able to be played back. Handle discs with care and store them in a safe place. Proper Disc Storage Avoid storing discs in locations subject to direct sunlight, close to heating appliances or in locations of high humidity. Do not drop discs or subject them to strong vibrations or impacts.
Major Components Main Unit (Front) Main Unit (Rear) 2 3 4 5 2* 6 1 1 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Disc tray (p. 26) OPEN/CLOSE (p. 26) d PLAY (p. 26) H STOP (p. 26) B (Power) (p. 22) B (On/Standby) indicator (p. 22) BD/DVD/CD mode indicator (p. 22) 8 9 1 3 4 5 6 10 8 Remote control sensor (p. 21) 9 Front panel display (p. 22) • The elapsed time is displayed during playback. • When skipping is performed, the chapter (or track) number is displayed. 0 USB2 terminal (pp.
Major Components Remote Control Unit 1 2 3 16 5 6 18 19 20 21 7 8 9 10 Y DISPLAY (pp. 27, 39) U TV control buttons (p. 23) I FUNCTION (pp. 39, 41) O V FWD (p. 38) P S REV (p. 38) A H STOP (p. 26) SPOP-UP MENU (p. 28) D n RETURN (pp. 34, 36, 37, 39) FHDMI (p. 43) G HOME (pp. 23, 34–37, 44) H PinP (p. 29) Introduction 17 4 1 B (Power) (p. 22) 2 m OPEN/CLOSE (p. 26) 3 AUDIO (p. 40), SUBTITLE (p. 40) 4 Number buttons (p. 42) 5 REPEAT (p. 39) 6 T SKIP/k (pp. 30, 38) 7 U SKIP/l (pp.
Connection Connecting to a TV/projector You can enjoy high quality digital picture and sound using an HDMI cable. (Only TVs/projectors with an HDMI terminal can be connected to this player.) When you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certified HDMI cable. 1 Be sure to turn off this Player and the TV/projector before making any connections. 2 Firmly connect an HDMI cable (commercially available) to the HDMI OUT terminal on the player (1) and the HDMI IN terminal of the TV/projector (2).
Connecting to an amplifier/AV receiver You can connect this player to an amplifier/AV receiver to enjoy digital surround sound. With this player, the audio connection can be made using either one of the following methods depending on the capabilities of the amplifier/AV receiver you connect. • HDMI connection • Digital audio connection NOTE • Be sure to turn off this Player and the equipment before making any connections. • For details on output of audio formats, see page 58.
Connecting to a USB device You can connect USB devices to this player (USB memory device, USB HDD) to enjoy video, music, or picture files stored on the USB device. This player has 2 USB terminals, one on the front side and another on the rear side. NOTE • When you insert or remove a USB device, be sure to turn off the main power of this player and the USB device (only if connecting a USB HDD). Also, be sure to set “Quick Start” to “No” (See page 47) before inserting or removing the device.
Broadband Internet Connection By connecting this player to the Internet, you can enjoy a variety of content on your TV using BD-LIVE functions, video on-demand services (e-Contents), home networks and also perform software updates. In this player, the Internet connection can be made using either one of the following methods. • Wired connection (LAN cable) • Wireless connection (wireless LAN) (See page 20.
Broadband Internet Connection NOTE Wireless connection (wireless LAN) Insert a wireless LAN adapter (Model number VR-WL25, supplied with BDAMS20S only) into the W-LAN/USB1 terminal on the rear of the player. E After connecting • Perform the communication settings. (Pages 50–53) • When enjoying BD-LIVE functions, see pages 29 and 48. • When enjoying video on-demand services (e-Contents), see page 59. • To play back files via the Home Network, see page 37.
Playback Before Starting Playback Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Hold in the tab on the battery cover and pull the cover towards the direction of the arrow. 2 Load the two “AA” size batteries (R-06 size, UM/SUM-3). Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the m and n indications in battery compartment. NOTE • Do not subject the remote control unit to shock, water or excessive humidity.
Before Starting Playback Turning the Power On Turning the power on Press B on the remote control or on the Player to turn on the power of the Player.
Before Starting Playback Language Setting Operating a SHARP TV Using the Remote Control The Universal Remote Control may operate the basic functions of the SHARP TV. TV function control Changing the on-screen display language • • • • Turning Off or Dimming the LED Light and Indications If you feel that the indicators on the player’s front display are too bright when watching movies, you can turn them off except for the B (On/Standby) indicator.
Before Starting Playback Using AQUOS LINK Controlling the Blu-ray disc player using AQUOS LINK What is AQUOS LINK? Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate this player with your SHARP AQUOS TV. What you can do with AQUOS LINK When you connect this player to the LCD TV compatible with AQUOS LINK using an HDMI cable, you can perform the functions listed below. (See page 16 for connecting to the HDMI terminal).
Before Starting Playback Control Panel This function allows you to operate this player using the TV remote control by displaying the control panel on the TV screen. Control Panel POP-UP MENU Major functions of each button icon TOP MENU TITLE LIST FUNC. • To operate this function, connect this player to a TV compatible with HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) using an HDMI cable (See page 16). Make sure that “Control Panel” is set to “Yes” (See page 47).
Video/Picture/Music Playback BD/DVD Video Playback Loading a Disc BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO BD-RE DVD-R BD-R DVD-RW This section explains playback of commercially available BD Video and DVD Video discs (like movies) and recorded DVD-RW/R discs. OPEN/CLOSE B • This player supports DVD upscaling during DVD playback. • For a description of other playback functions, refer to “Playback Functions” on pages 38–40. • Insert the disc with the label face up.
Video/Picture/Music Playback Displaying the disc information NOTE BD/DVD Menus • This section explains how to play back a BD/DVD video disc with a top menu, disc menu or pop-up menu. • The titles listed in the top menu and a disc guide (for options like subtitles and audio languages) are given in the disc menu. Press DISPLAY during playback. • Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switches as follows.
Video/Picture/Music Playback Using the pop-up menu BD VIDEO 1 Press POP-UP MENU during playback. • The pop up menu screen is displayed. • The menu contents displayed vary depending on the disc. For details on how to see and operate the pop-up menu, refer to the manual for the disc. Example Pop-up menu Previous page Next page 2 Press a/b/c/d to select the desired item, then press ENTER. 3 Press POP-UP MENU to exit. • The pop-up menu will automatically disappear for some discs.
Video/Picture/Music Playback Use of Picture in Picture function (secondary audio/video playback) BD-Video that includes secondary audio and video compatible with Picture in Picture can be played back with secondary audio and video simultaneously as a small video in the corner. Virtual Package For BD-Video discs compatible with Virtual Package, data is copied from the discs or Internet to local storage. It is automatically copied to the local storage prior to playback.
Video/Picture/Music Playback DVD-R/-RW (VR format) / BD-RE/-R (BDAV format) Playback DVD-R DVD-RW BD-RE BD-R You can play back a recorded disc (DVD: VR format finalised disc only / BD: BDAV format disc only). • For a description of other playback functions, refer to “Playback Functions” on pages 38–40. About Title List Playback by selecting a title • The Title List can be displayed in two types, Thumbnail and Title Name.
Video/Picture/Music Playback Playback by selecting a chapter 1 Press B (Green) while the Thumbnail screen is displayed. Playback by selecting a Playlist 1 Press C (Yellow) while the Title List screen is displayed. • The chapter screen is displayed. • The Playlist screen is displayed. Example: Thumbnail screen CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 Program 1 21/5 Fri 9:30 AM 110 Min. CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 6 Program 1 • If you want to select additional chapters, switch pages by pressing f or g.
Video/Picture/Music Playback Playback using a USB device You can play back video, music and picture data stored in a USB device, including a USB HDD and a USB memory device. • YouTube/DLNA content cannot be recorded to the USB device. • Regarding playback of a music or picture file, see pages 35–36. • To play back a file or content downloaded from a streaming service, see page 59. Searching/sorting the titles Searching by title name 1 Insert a USB device* to the USB1 or USB2 terminal.
Video/Picture/Music Playback Selecting/deleting files You can select multiple files on the Title List screen to delete or copy all at once. 1 When the Title List screen is displayed, press a/b to select the desired file or folder, then press B (Green). • A check mark is displayed next to the selected file or folder. • The number of selected files and the total file size are displayed at the left of the screen. USB Memory Device/Picture/ 1.
Video/Picture/Music Playback 2 Press a if playback does not begin Audio CD Playback 3 AUDIO CD This Player can play back audio CDs. • For a description of other playback functions, refer to “Playback Functions” on pages 38–39. automatically or playback is stopped. To pause the playback at any time, press b. • Press b or a to return to playback. 4 Press c to stop playback.
Video/Picture/Music Playback Audio Data (MP3 File) Playback CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW USB This Player can play back audio data (MP3 files) recorded on CD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/RW discs and USB devices or via a home network. • For details on the audio data that you can play using this player, refer to page 11. 2 Press c/d to select “Music”, then press b or 3 ENTER. Press c/d to select “DVD/CD*”, “USB-1”, “USB-2” or “Home Network”, then press b or ENTER.
Video/Picture/Music Playback Displaying Still Images (JPEG files) CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW USB This Player can display still images (JPEG files) recorded on CD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/RW discs and USB devices or via a home network. 4 Press a/b to select a folder or file. • When you select a folder, press ENTER to open it, and then press a/b to select a file in the folder. Folder 1 1 Folder 1 2 Folder 2 3 Folder 3 4 Folder 4 5 Image 01.jpg 6 Image 02.
Video/Picture/Music Playback Accessing DLNA servers The player can browse and play movies, music and photos stored on your DLNA Certified media servers connected within your home network. About a home network This Player can display and play movies, photos and music content from your DLNA-compatible digital media servers (such as a PC and consumer electronics). Before accessing DLNA servers: To play MKV files via DLNA server, you will need to download and install “DivXinstaller.
Playback Functions Fast Forward/Reverse (Search) BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO BD-R DVD-R BD-RE BD VIDEO DVD-RW DVD VIDEO AUDIO CD The Fast Forward/Reverse function is enabled when d or e is pressed during playback. Example: When e is pressed • The search speed will change each time you press the button. When playing back a DVD • You cannot perform Fast Forward/Fast Reverse from one title and continue to another title (except when playing audio CDs).
Playback Functions Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Playback) BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO BD-R DVD-R 4 Press ENTER. Example: Repeat playback of a title (TITLE) 1/3 5 / 25 00 : 20 : 30 2 English 1 1 DTS On Title Repeat DVD-RW AUDIO CD 1 Play back the title or chapter you want to repeat. 2 Press REPEAT. 3 Press a/b to select the type of Repeat Playback Chapter On Title Repeat 5 Press j or FUNCTION to close the Function Control screen. • When you press REPEAT, repeat playback will be cancelled.
Playback Functions Displaying the Audio Information You can display the audio information on the disc currently being played back by pressing AUDIO. The displayed contents vary depending on the disc. BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO The audio channel currently being played back will be displayed. If multiple audio channels are recorded, you can switch the audio channel by pressing AUDIO.
Settings During Playback 3 Operation guide display Function Control BD VIDEO DVD VIDEO BD-R DVD-R Provides help on remote control button operations. BD-RE Function control operation procedure DVD-RW AUDIO CD • Operations vary depending on the setting. Follow the operation instructions on the screen. 4 Press j or FUNCTION to close the Function Control screen. NOTE • If “– –” is displayed for an option like title number or subtitles, the disc has no titles or subtitles which can be selected.
Settings During Playback Functions which can be set Title/Track Number (Direct Title/Track Skip) • Shows the title number being played back (or track number when playing back an audio CD). You can skip to the start of the title (or track). • To skip to the start of a selected title (or track), press the Number buttons to enter the title (or track) number when this option is highlighted. Chapter Number (Direct Chapter Skip) • Shows the chapter number being played back.
Enjoying smartphone on the TV (for BD-AMS20S only) This player allows you to view smartphone displays on your TV. By connecting your smartphone to this player with an MHL* cable, you can enjoy a variety of smartphone content with high definition audio and video on your TV, including VOD content, Web browsing, Widget, games and news. 1 Press B to turn on the player. • When a disc or USB device is inserted or played back, stop playback, and then press HDMI to switch the HDMI input.
Settings SETTINGS Common operations The “menu” enables various audio/visual settings and adjustments on the functions using the remote control unit. You need to call up the On Screen Display to perform settings for this player. The following is the explanation for the basic operations of the “menu”.
SETTINGS Basic Operation for Playback Setting Example: Setting “Parental Control” under “Playback Setting” 1 Press c/d to select “Settings”, then press b or ENTER. 2 Press c/d to select “Playback Setting”, then 3 press b or ENTER. Press a/b to select “Parental Control”, then press d or ENTER. 5 Press c/d to select the parental control level for DVD VIDEO, BD-ROM, and then select the country code. Press ENTER after making each selection.
SETTINGS Audio Video Settings HDMI Video Out This sets the resolution of the video output for the HDMI terminal of this player. Normally set to “Auto” (factory preset value). Item Auto, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576/480p NOTE • When the BD player is connected to a 1080p 24Hz compatible TV and the “HDMI Video Out” is set to “Auto”, 1080p 24Hz will automatically be displayed when compatible discs are played back.
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 dialogue. 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 dialogue portion can be heard easily. (If the audio sounds abnormal, set to “Normal”.
SETTINGS 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 PIN code 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 PIN code has not been created or the PIN code is not entered. • Select the rating level appropriate for the age of the user.
SETTINGS 3D Mode This sets output of 3D images. To view 3D images, playback of 3D content (3D BD video) is necessary with a 3D compatible TV and 3D glasses in addition to this player. Item Auto: Video signals are output as 3D when 3D content (3D BD video) is played or as 2D when 2D content is played. 2D: Even if 3D content (3D BD video) is played, video signals are output as 2D at all times.
SETTINGS Communication Setup This allows you to perform and/or change the communication settings and select the type of Internet connection from Cable or Wireless. This setting is required to use BD-LIVE functions, video on-demand services (e-Contents), home networks and software updates that connect to the Internet.
SETTINGS 7 Enter your DNS address. When selecting Wireless Enter your DNS address. CAUTION Primary Secondary Next • The primary and secondary DNS addresses are entered using the screen for inputting characters. (See page 53.) Regarding each of the setup values, confirm the specifications of your broadband router. 8 Select “Next”, then press ENTER. 9 For testing the connection to the Internet, after confirming the settings, press a/b to select “Test”, then press ENTER.
SETTINGS 7 Press ENTER, then enter the access point name. • The access point name is manually entered using the screen for inputting characters. (See page 53.) Enter the access point name. “Test”, then press ENTER. • If the test has failed, an error message appears. Retry to perform the settings after checking that the connection (page 20) is performed properly. Confirm your setting. Access Point: Next 8 Select “Next”, then press ENTER.
SETTINGS The operation procedure for inputting characters manually NOTE • Numeric characters such as IP address can be entered on the input screen either by selecting each of the characters in the “Numeric” mode or using the Number buttons on the remote control. IP Address Netmask Gateway 5 Press D (Blue) (Complete) to fix the numbers NOTE • Press j (Del.Char.) to delete a number/ character you have input.
SETTINGS 5 Press ENTER to move to the next screen. 6 Press a/b to select “Erase” or “Format”, then Before using the USB device (USB HDD, USB memory device) press ENTER. CAUTION: Erase: Deletes only BD-VIDEO data written on the USB device such as BD-LIVE data. Format: Be aware that all data including BD-VIDEO data and software update data will be deleted.
SETTINGS Update process 1 When this player is turned on, the Internet Software Update Settings connection starts automatically. In this player, the software version can be updated using either one of the following methods. • “Accessing...” blinks on the screen.
SETTINGS Manual Update from Network This function allows you to perform the update operation by accessing an Internet connection manually to check if there is a new firmware version. NOTE • Make sure that the LAN cable or the wireless LAN adapter is connected to this player and make sure that the wireless router/access point is connected to the Internet if using the wireless LAN adapter. (See pages 19–20.) • Make sure to perform the communication settings. (See pages 50–53.
SETTINGS NOTE • Only USB memory devices formatted with FAT 32/16 are compatible. When formatting a USB memory device using a PC, perform the following settings. Format File System: FAT32 Allocation Unit Size: Default Allocation Size • Do not extract the firmware update file to any folders other than the root directory on the USB memory device. The firmware update file must be only one file directly in the root directory.
SETTINGS • If the USB memory device is not properly installed or the correct update file cannot be found on the USB memory device, an error message is displayed. Check the file on the USB memory device, and then reinsert the USB memory device correctly. 10 Press ENTER to start updating. Software update file is not detected in the USB memory device. Confirm that you have transferred the file to the USB memory device and retry software update.
Streaming content Playing back video on demand streaming content In this player, you can enjoy a variety of video on demand streaming content by connecting to the Internet. Video Music Picture e-Contents Settings Playing back YouTube content This player can play back YouTube video content streaming through the Internet. • For more information about YouTube, see the YouTube website using a PC (http://www.youtube.com).
Appendix PC control of the Player (for BD-AMS20S only) • This player can be controlled from a PC using the IP. • Use an ETHERNET cable (commercially available) or wireless LAN USB adapter for the connections. IP Control Setup Command format Eight ASCII codes e CR C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4 NOTE Command 4-digits • This operation system should be used by a person who is accustomed to using computers.
PC control of the Player Command list CONTROL ITEM COMMAND CONTROL ITEM PARAMETER COMMAND PARAMETER POWER ON* P O W R 1 _ _ _ PAUSE D P U S _ _ _ _ POWER OFF P O W R 0 _ _ _ OPEN/CLOSE D E J T _ _ _ _ PLAY D P L Y _ _ _ _ FUNCTION D F N C _ _ _ _ STOP D S T P _ _ _ _ REPEAT D R E P _ _ _ _ FWD D F W D _ _ _ _ DEVICE NAME B D N M 1 _ _ _ REV D R E V _ _ _ _ MODEL NAME M N R D 1 _ _ _ TOP MENU D
Troubleshooting The following problems do not always suggest a defect or malfunction of this Player. Refer to the problems and lists of possible solutions below before calling for service. Power Problem The Player power cannot be turned on. The Player power is turned off. Possible causes and solutions • Is the power cord firmly plugged into the AC outlet? (Page 21) • When the power cord is plugged into an AC outlet, press and hold B on the Player until “ panel display.
Troubleshooting Playback (Continued) Problem Possible causes and solutions Video stops. • Has the Player been subjected to shock or impact? Are you using it in an unstable location? The Player will stop if it senses shock or vibration. The Player makes a snapping sound when starting playback or loading a disc. • The player may sometimes make a snapping sound when starting playback if it has not been operated in a while.
Troubleshooting Sound Problem Possible causes and solutions No sound, or sound is distorted. • • • • • • If the volume of the TV or amplifier is set to minimum, turn the volume up. There is no sound during still mode, slow motion playback, fast forward and fast reverse. (Page 38) Check that the HDMI cable and/or optical digital cable is connected correctly. (Page 17) Check that the cable plugs are clean. Take out the disc and clean it.
Troubleshooting Other Problem Possible causes and solutions The TV operates incorrectly. • Some TVs with wireless remote control capability may operate incorrectly when using the remote control of this Player. Use such TVs away from this Player. The Player heats up during use. • When using this Player, the console cabinet may heat up depending on the usage environment. This is not a malfunction. B (On/Standby) indicator will remain lit.
On-screen Error Messages The following messages appear on the TV screen in case of an error during operation. Error message Possible Error Cannot play. • The disc cannot be played back with this Player. Incompatible disc. • If you load a disc which cannot be played with this Player (i.e. a scratched disc), or if you load a disc upside down, this message will appear, and the disc tray will automatically pop out.
Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. General Power supply Power consumption (Normal) Power consumption (Standby) AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz BD-AMS10S 15 W (AC 230 V, 50 Hz) BD-AMS20S 16 W (AC 230 V, 50 Hz) BD-AMS10S Approx. 0.2 W (AC 230 V, 50 Hz) (When “Quick Start” is set to “No”) BD-AMS20S Approx. 0.2 W (AC 230 V, 50 Hz) (When “Quick Start” is set to “No”) Dimensions Approx. 430 mm g 49 mm g 178 mm (W g H g D) Weight Approx. 1.
Specifications Wireless LAN USB Adapter (for BD-AMS20S only) Product name Wireless LAN adapter (supplied) Standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n Host interface USB 2.0 Frequency band Draft 802.11n Radio: 2.4GHz 802.11g Radio: 2.4GHz 802.11b Radio: 2.4GHz Europe-2.400 – 2.483GHz (channel 1–13) Modulation DBPSK @ 1 Mbps DQPSK@ 2 Mbps CCK@ 5.
Glossary Ad-hoc mode (page 20) Ad-hoc mode is a wireless LAN communication format. This performs direct communication between equipment without an access point. (Adhoc mode is not supported.) AVCHD (page 9) AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) refers to a recording format (specification) for digital video cameras which can record to a disc such as 8 cm DVD disc and play back digital high definition images.
Glossary DVD upscaling (page 26) Upscaling (upconverting) refers to a function of various players and devices that enlarge the image size to fit the size of the screen of video equipments such as a TV. DVD video (pages 9, 26) A disc format that contains up to eight hours of moving pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD. A single-layer single sided DVD holds up to 4.7 GB; a double layer single-sided DVD, 8.5 GB; a single layer double-sided DVD, 9.4 GB; double-layer double-sided DVD, 17 GB.
Glossary Progressive format Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames/60 fields in one second, the Progressive format can show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper.
Network Service Disclaimer This Sharp device facilitates the access to content and services provided by third parties. The content and services accessible via this device belong to and may be proprietary to third parties. Therefore, any use of such third party content and services must be in accordance with any authorisation or terms of use provided by such content or service provider. Sharp shall not be liable to you or any third party for your failure to abide by such authorisation or terms of use.
About Software License Information on the Software License for This Product Software composition The software included in this product is comprised of various software components whose individual copyrights are held by SHARP or by third parties.
End of Life Disposal A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Attention: Your player and the wireless LAN adapter (supplied with BD-AMS20S only) are marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products.
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