Sharp BD-MPC41U - Manual

4 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP Home Theater with 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electr...

5 Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Precautions when cleaning this product Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling.To clean the outer cabinet, periodically wipe it with a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.).For severe dirt, soak a soft cloth (cotto...

6 Precautions ■ General Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which generate electrical noise.If the unit does not work properly, unplug and plug it in again. Then turn on the u...

7 Introduction Main Features [1] Features a new design with a sound bar front speaker to complement flat screen TVs. Sound bar speaker houses the left, center, and right channel speakers in a single box. [2] Uses well-established Audyssey room equalization technologies to expand the listening area a...

8 Watching high quality movies on Blu-ray discs This system offers full high-definition Blu-ray disc playback. Video/Picture/Music Playback (p. 45) Enjoying different kinds of media sources Use this system to enjoy video, picture or music content from various types of media sources such as DVDs, USB...

9 Introduction About Media Types 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 suite...

11 Introduction DTS DTS is a digital sound system developed by DTS, Inc. for use in cinemas. Linear PCM Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for Audio CDs and on some DVD and Blu-ray discs. The sound on Audio CDs is recorded at 44.1 kHz with 16 bits. (Sound is recorded between 48 kHz with 16...

12 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 Place the disc ...

13 Introduction Step 1: Unpacking Make sure the following system components and accessories are provided with the product. ■ System components Main Unit Speakers: Sound Bar speakers (L/R/Center), Surround speakers (L/R), Subwoofer ■ Accessories Remote control (x 1), “AAA” size battery (x 2) AC power...

14 Step 2: Connecting to speakers and selecting equipment Make necessary connections each speakers. Refer to “Positioning the Speaker System” (Pages 18-21) and “Speaker Connections” (Pages 22-23).Connection varies with the equipment used. Refer to Connection. (Pages 24-33)Turn off the devices before...

15 Introduction Main Unit (Front) 1 3 6 7 8 14 15 9 12 4 2 5 11 13 10 16 Major Components Door flapPHONE jack (p. 42)POWER (p. 36)USB2 terminal (p. 77) When you insert or remove a USB memory device, be sure to turn the main power off. Also, be sure to set “Quick Start” to “No” (See page 69) before i...

16 Major Components Surround Speakers 1 2 Mounting HolesSpeaker Terminals 12 Subwoofer 2 1 3 Bass Reflex DuctSpeaker TerminalsWoofer 123 Front Panel Display Various information about the operating condition of the unit is shown here, including the input source, volume level setting, sound mode, mute...

17 Introduction Major Components POWER (p. 36) OPEN/CLOSE (p. 41) FM (p. 62)TOP MENU (pp. 46, 48)Cursor buttons ( a / b / c / d ), ENTER (pp. 37, 67) TUNING a / b , PRESET DOWN c /PRESET UP d (p. 62)EXIT (pp. 36, 67)DYNAMIC VOL (p. 66)SUB WOOFER (p. 66)MULTI (p. 64)SUBTITLE (p. 57)DISPLAY (p. 42)ON ...

18 Positioning the Speaker System Placing the Speaker System To ensure optimal sound, it is recommended that you set up the speaker system as shown below. Sound Bar speaker (left/center/right) Subwoofer Surroundspeaker (right) Surroundspeaker (left) Default setting:10 feet Default setting:8 feet Ins...

19 Connection and Setup Positioning the Speaker System How to apply foot cushions Affix the foot cushions (supplied) to the bottom of the speakers to prevent them from sliding or falling due to vibration. [Sound Bar Speaker] [Surround Speaker] To mount the speakers on the wall The Sound Bar speaker ...

20 To mount the Sound Bar Speaker on the wall Positioning the Speaker System ε Wall mount angle fixed on the wall (Horizontal position) Fix the pattern paper to the wall in horizontal position as below. 29 mm 29 mm 44 mm 44 mm 509 mm Pattern paper Wall surface Make a hole on the wall following the s...

21 Connection and Setup Positioning the Speaker System To mount the Surround Speakers on the wall ε Screw fixed on the wall Decide and make marks where to fix the screws on the wall in horizontal or vertical position as bellow. 4-1/8 " (105 mm) 4-1/8 " (105 mm) (Horizontal position) (Vertica...

22 Speaker Connections The speaker terminals on the main unit, the tube of the speaker lead, and speaker labels are distinguished by colors.Connect the speaker and the unit by matching the colors. Subwoofer Surround speaker (right) Purple Black Red Speaker terminals Sound Bar Speaker (right/center/l...

23 Connection and Setup Speaker Connections Connecting speaker wires Make sure to leave the AC power lead disconnected when connecting the speakers. To prevent accidental short circuit between m and n terminals, connect the speaker wires to the speakers first then to the main unit. Connect the wires...

24 TV Connections Connecting to the HDMI Terminal and the DIGITAL AUDIO IN Terminal You can enjoy high quality digital picture through the HDMI terminal.When you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.You can enjoy the TV sound through the DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminal. STEPS 1: Be sure...

25 Connection and Setup Selecting the priority video output when connecting HDMI and Component video When you connect both an HDMI cable and a component cable to this system, you need to select the priority video output in “Settings” – “Audio Video Settings” – “Video Out Select”. (See page 68.) NOTE...

27 Connection and Setup TV Connections Connecting to the VIDEO OUT Jack and ANALOG AUDIO IN Jacks You can enjoy the images through the video jack.You can enjoy the TV sound through the ANALOG AUDIO IN jacks. STEPS 1: Be sure to turn off this system and the equipment before making any connections. 2:...

28 Audio Connections Connecting to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN Terminal You can enjoy the audio equipment sound through the DIGITAL AUDIO IN terminal. STEPS 1: Be sure to turn off this system and the equipment before making any connections. 2: Firmly insert the cables all the way into the terminal connecto...

29 Connection and Setup Connecting the ANALOG AUDIO IN Jacks You can enjoy the audio equipment sound through the ANALOG AUDIO IN jacks. STEPS 1: Be sure to turn off this system and the equipment before making any connections. 2: Firmly insert the cable all the way into the terminal connector ( 1 and...

30 Audio Connections Connecting to the iPod Terminal You can enjoy the iPod sound through the iPod terminal. STEPS 1: Be sure to turn off this system and the equipment before making any connections. 2: Firmly connect an iPod cable to the iPod terminal. Main Unit To iPod Refer to “Connecting the iPod...

31 Connection and Setup Audio Connections Connecting to the 2CH AUDIO output Jacks You can connect audio equipment to 2CH AUDIO output jacks. STEPS 1: Be sure to turn off this system and the equipment before making any connections. 2: Firmly insert the cable all the way into the terminal connector (...

32 Broadband Internet Connection Connecting to the ETHERNET terminal By connecting this system to the Internet, you can enjoy a variety of content on your TV using BD-LIVE functions, the RSS reader function and Netflix.This system can update the software from Sharp’s server using the Internet.When u...

33 Connection and Setup Antenna Connection Connecting to the FM ANT Jack You can connect an FM antenna to the system to receive FM broadcast. STEPS 1: Be sure to turn off this system and the equipment before making any connections. 2: Firmly insert the cable all the way into the terminal connector. ...

34 Loading the Batteries in the Remote Control Press down on the tab in the direction of the arrow to remove the battery cover. Load the two “AAA” size batteries (R-03 size, UM/SUM-4) supplied with the remote control. Make sure that the battery poles m and n are positioned as indicated. Slide the ba...

35 Pr eparations and Basic Operations Setting the Remote Control Code 3 types of remote control codes operate this system: RC-1, RC-2 and RC-3. If you operate this system by remote control along with SHARP Blu-ray Disc Player or DVD Player placed next to it simultaneously, switching the remote contr...

36 Before Starting Playback Turning the Power On POWER BD/DVD/CD mode indicator AQUOS PURE MODE indicator STANDBY indicator Turning the power on Press POWER on the remote control or on the main unit to turn on the power of the system. NOTE When you turn on this system for the first time after purcha...

37 Pr eparations and Basic Operations Before Starting Playback Buttons under the cover Language Setting Changing the on-screen display language Press BD/AUX repeatedly to select DISC function. The same operation can be performed by pressing SELECTOR repeatedly on the main unit. Press HOME to display...

38 Before Starting Playback Control Panel This function allows you to operate this system using the TV remote control by displaying the control panel on the TV screen. To operate this function, connect this system to a TV compatible with HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) using an HDMI cable (s...

39 Pr eparations and Basic Operations Before Starting Playback Speaker Settings To ensure optimal sound, configure the speaker settings according to the speaker position. Buttons under the cover Setting configuration Press BD/AUX repeatedly to select DISC function. The same operation can be performe...

40 Testing the speaker settings Adjust the volume to 30 before testing the audio level. (Page 41) Press a / b / c / d to select “Test Start”, then press ENTER . A test tone is outputted from each speaker in the following order.L ➝ C ➝ R ➝ RS ➝ LS ➝ SW 0dBSW 10ft/0dB L LS 8ft/0dB RS 8ft/0dB 10ft/0dB ...

41 Pr eparations and Basic Operations POWER VOLUME control OPEN/CLOSE SELECTOR Loading a Disc Press POWER to turn on the power. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray. Load a disc on the disc tray. Insert the disc with the label face up.In case of disc recorded on both sides, face down the side to p...

42 Changing the Display Use DISPLAY on the remote control to change the display on the front display panel. Pressing DISPLAY changes the display as follows. Function VOLUME Sound mode *1 *1 The elapsed time is displayed during disc playback. NOTE If no buttons are operated for 3 seconds during the v...

43 Pr eparations and Basic Operations AQUOS LINK Control Controlling This System Using AQUOS LINK What is AQUOS LINK? Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate this system with your SHARP AQUOS TV. What you can do with AQUOS LINK When you connec...

44 AQUOS LINK Control Watching TV with AQUOS LINK Use the remote control of the AQUOS TV and point it towards the AQUOS TV for operation. The operations and displays may differ from those on this page depending on the model of the AQUOS LINK-compatible TV used with this system. Refer also to the ope...

45 Enjoying V ideo and Audio Playback Video/Picture/Music Playback BD/DVD Video Playback BD-R BD VIDEO BD-RE DVD-RW DVD VIDEO DVD-R This section explains playback of commercially available BD Video and DVD Video discs (like movies), and recorded DVD-RW/R discs. This system supports DVD upscaling dur...

46 Video/Picture/Music Playback 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. Start playback by selectin...

47 Enjoying V ideo and Audio Playback Video/Picture/Music Playback Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BD-LIVE BD VIDEO This system is compatible with additional functions of BD-Video, BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM Profile 1 Version 1.1) and BD-LIVE.For BD-Video discs compatible with BONUSVIEW, the functions of Picture in Pi...

48 BD-LIVE In this system, a variety of contents with interactive functions are available through BD-LIVE compatible Blu-ray discs by connecting to the internet. You can enjoy the download of bonus features such as latest movie trailers to the USB memory device, communication compatible BD-J interac...

49 Enjoying V ideo and Audio Playback Video/Picture/Music Playback About Title List The Title List can be displayed in two types, Thumbnail and Title Name.Each time you press A (Red), the screen changes between Thumbnail and Title Name. Program 1 5 Program 56 Program 6[From Old] 1 Program 1 2 Progra...

50 Audio CD Playback AUDIO CD This system can play back audio CDs. For a description of other playback functions, refer to “Playback Functions” on pages 55-57. Playback from the beginning Press BD/AUX repeatedly to select DISC function. The same operation can be performed by pressing SELECTOR repeat...

51 Enjoying V ideo and Audio Playback Audio Data (MP3 File) Playback CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW USB This system can play back audio data (MP3 files) recorded on CD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/RW discs and USB memory devices. For details on the audio data that you can play using this system, refer to page 10. But...

52 Displaying Still Images (JPEG files) CD-R CD-RW DVD-R DVD-RW USB This system can display still images (JPEG files) recorded on CD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/RW discs and USB memory devices. For details on the still images that you can display using this system, refer to page 10.Still images are played one...

53 Enjoying V ideo and Audio Playback Video/Picture/Music Playback (Continued on the next page) Instantly Watching Movies from Netflix Please check that the most current software is loaded on this system by selecting auto update on the system menu screen (See pages 75-78) or by visiting http://www.s...

55 Enjoying V ideo and Audio Playback Playback Functions Buttons under the cover NOTE Some operations in the following playback functions cannot be performed depending on the specifications of the disc. • Fast Forward/Reverse (Search) BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE DVD VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW AUDIO CD The Fast Forw...

56 Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Playback) BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE DVD VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW AUDIO CD Play back the title or chapter you want to repeat.Press REPEAT . Press a / b to select the type of Repeat Playback. Playback Title: Repeats the title currently being played back.Playback Ch...

57 Enjoying V ideo and Audio Playback NOTE Some operations in the following playback function cannot be performed depending on the specifications of the disc. • Displaying the Audio Information You can display the audio information on the disc currently being played back by pressing AUDIO . The disp...

58 Settings During Playback Function Control BD VIDEO BD-R BD-RE DVD VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW AUDIO CD This allows you to adjust various settings at once, like subtitles, angle settings and the title selection for Direct Playback. You can adjust the video and audio to suit your preferences. The operations...

59 Enjoying V ideo and Audio Playback Settings During Playback Functions which can be set 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 ...

60 Supported iPod This system is compatible with the following iPod models. ε iPod nano (software 1.2 above) ε iPod mini (software 1.2 above) ε iPod (5th generation) (software 1.3 above) ε iPod (4th generation) (software 3.0.2 above) ε iPod nano (2nd generation) (software 1.0.0 above) ε iPod nano (3...

61 Enjoying V ideo and Audio Playback Listening to the iPod iPod Playback Main unit operation: Press SELECTOR on the main unit repeatedly to select iPod function. The iPod turns on and enters pause mode. Press I (PLAY) on the main unit to start playback.Press F ( PAUSE) on the main unit to enter pau...

62 Listening to the FM Broadcast Buttons under the cover Tuning Press SELECTOR on the main unit or FM on the remote control as many times as required to select the desired band. Each time FM is pressed, the setting changes between “FM STEREO” and “FM MONO”. Press TUNING a / b to tune in to the desir...

63 Enjoying V ideo and Audio Playback Buttons under the cover Audio Setting Display Pressing BD FUNCTION during playback displays the playback setting screen. The current playback audio format and number of channels are displayed. BD-VIDEO 00 : 20 : 30 1 1 / 3 5 . 1ch 5 5 / 2 2 English 1 On Title Re...

64 Enjoying Multi-Channel Mode When playing back Dolby Digital, DTS or other multi-channel audio signals, the system automatically selects the optimal decoder for the signal format and plays back the multi-channel audio signal. This system is equipped with Dolby Pro Logic .The Dolby Pro Logic functi...

65 Enjoying V ideo and Audio Playback Enjoying a Surround Sound Effect (Sound Mode) Buttons under the cover The sound is interrupted momentarily when switching the sound mode. • Audio Settings and Operations Enjoying preset sound mode Select any of the 10 sound modes preset to the optimal sound qual...

66 Dynamic Volume You can adjust the Dynamic Volume level. Press DYNAMIC VOL once. The current Dynamic Volume level is displayed. Press a / b within 3 seconds to adjust the desired mode as the below indicated. OFF MEDIUM HEAVY LIGHT The switched Dynamic Volume level is displayed on the TV screen for...

67 Settings SETTINGS Buttons under the cover Common operations The “menu” enables various audio/visual settings and adjustments on the functions using the remote control. You need to call up the On Screen Display to perform settings for this system. The following is the explanation for the basic ope...

68 SETTINGS Audio Video Settings TV Aspect Ratio You can set the screen aspect ratio of the connected TV, and adjust the video output.If you switch your TV (i.e. because you have bought a new one) and the screen aspect ratio of the connected TV changes, you will have to change the “TV Aspect Ratio” ...

69 Settings SETTINGS Smart Settings Quick Start This turns the Quick Start function on and off.When the Quick Start function is on: The startup time of the system is reduced.However, power consumption will increase. When the Quick Start function is off: The system will enter the low power consumptio...

70 Disc Language (Disc Priority Language) This lets you select the language for subtitles, audio and menus displayed on the screen. Refer to the Language List. (Page 79) Refer to the Language List. (Page 79) Refer to the Language List and Language Code List. (Page 79) SETTINGS Version When you selec...

71 Settings SETTINGS Communication Setup This allows you to perform and/or change the communication setting. This setting is required to use BD-LIVE functions, the RSS reader function, Netflix and software updates that connect to the Internet. NOTE Make sure that the LAN cable is connected to this s...

73 Settings 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 ...

74 SETTINGS Press BD/AUX repeatedly to select DISC function. The same operation can be performed by pressing SELECTOR repeatedly on the main unit. Press HOME to display the menu screen. Press a / b to select “Settings”, then press d or ENTER . Press a / b to select “USB Memory Management”, then pres...

75 Settings SETTINGS Software Update Settings In this system, the software version can be updated using either one of the following methods. Auto Update from NetworkManual Update from NetworkManual Update from USB memory device Auto Update from Network This function allows you to perform the update ...

76 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 is connected to this system. (See page 32.)Make sure to perform the communicatio...

77 Settings SETTINGS Manual Update from USB memory device This function allows software updates by inserting a USB memory device with the update file into the USB1 or USB2 terminal on this system. When a software update is performed, the software update data must be written onto the USB memory devic...

80 Troubleshooting The following problems do not always suggest a defect or malfunction of this system.Refer to the problems and lists of possible solutions below before calling for service. Power Problem Possible causes and solutions The system power cannot be turned on. Is the power cord firmly pl...

81 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes and solutions No picture. Make sure that the cables are connected correctly. (Pages 24-27 ) Make sure that the connected TV or the AV receiver is set to the correct input. (Pages 24-27 ) Take out the disc and clean it. (Page 12 ) Make sure that reg...

83 Appendix The following messages appear on the TV screen in case of an error during operation. Error message Possible Error Suggested Solution Cannot play. The disc cannot be played back with this system. • Check the disc, and load it correctly. • Incompatible disc. If you load a disc which cannot...

84 Specifications As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from...

85 Appendix Glossary AQUOS LINK (pages 43-44) AQUOS LINK is a function that lets the system control and be controlled by the operations of a connected AQUOS TV that supports AQUOS LINK.When you turn on or off the system, the AQUOS TV is automatically turned on or off. When you adjust the volume, mut...

87 Appendix Netflix (pages 53, 54) Netflix is an online DVD and Blu-ray Disc rental service, offering rental-by mail and streaming instantly to Netflix unlimited members. Pan Scan (PS 4:3) (page 68) A screen size that cuts off the sides of the image to allow viewing of wide-screen (16:9) material on...

88 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 acco...

89 Appendix 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. Software developed by SHARP and open sourc...

90 CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the ...

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