Sharp BD-HP20U BD-HP20U Operation Manual - Page 8

About Discs A Quick Reference for Selecting Discs The following is a quick reference to see what discs can/ cannot be used with this Player. Each disc has a compatible Recording Format(s) which may present some constraints. For detailed and exact information, read the explanation in pages 6 and 7. ■ Can Play Back BD Video (with Region code "A" and "ALL" only) BD-RE Ver.2.1 1L (finalized disc only) BD-R Ver.1.1 1L (*finalized disc only) DVD Video (with Region code "1" and "ALL" only) DVD-RW/DVD-R (*finalized disc only) DVD+RW/DVD+R (*finalized disc only) DVD-R DL (*finalized disc only) Audio CD CD-RW/CD-R ■ Cannot Play Back CDG, Video CD, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, SVCD, SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio BD-RE Ver. 1.0, BD-RE DL, CD-MP3, CD-WMA NOTE * "Finalize" in this manual refers to making sure to have a recording device process on the recorded disc so that it will play in other DVD players as well as this player. Only finalized discs will playback in this player. Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation optical media 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. Types of Discs that Can Be Used 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 are 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 BD vIdeo Region code - A/ALL Contents Audio + Video (Movie) Disc Size 12 cm (5") BD-RE/BD-R (finalized disc only) DVD Video Region code 1 ALL Video/VR mode Audio + Video (Movie) 12 cm (5") 8 cm (3") DVD+RW/DVD+R DVD-RW/DVD-R DVD-R DL Video/VR mode (findlized disc only) Audio + Video (Movie) Audio CD *1 Audio CD (CD-DA) Audio CD-RW/CD-R (finalized disc only) Audio CD (CD-DA) Audio 12 cm (5") 8 cm (5") 12 cm (5") 8 cm (3") *1 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. • 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. NOTE • Playback for some of the discs in the tables above may not be possible depending on the disc. * "Finalize" in this manual refers to making sure to have a recording device process the recorded disc so that it will play in other DVD players and on this player. Accordingly, only finalized discs will playback in this player. 6