Connecting To A Usb Device - Sharp BD-AMS10A Operation Manual

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 45) before inserting or removing the device. If you insert or
remove the device with the player or Quick Start on, the data may become damaged.
USB Memory Device Connection
Example: Front*
USB2 terminal
*
A USB terminal is also available on the rear side (USB1 terminal).
USB HDD Connection
Example: Front*
USB cable
(commercially available)
* A USB terminal is also available on the rear side (USB1 terminal).
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USB memory
device
USB
USB HDD
1
Connect a USB cable (commercially available) to the USB1 or USB2 terminal
on this player and the USB port of the USB HDD.
2
Turn on the power of the USB HDD.
3
Press B to turn on the power of this player.
CAUTION
• SHARP cannot guarantee breakdown or malfunction of a USB HDD, or loss of the
stored data in a USB HDD caused by connecting to other equipment.
NOTE
• Make sure to use a USB device supporting USB 2.0 High Speed (480 Mbps).
• Only self-powered type USB HDD can be used with this player. USB-powered HDD
cannot be used.
• Refer to the operation manual for the USB HDD for details regarding usage.
• This player cannot play back TV programmes recorded in a USB HDD by a recorder.
Regarding USB HDD formats
USB HDD is compatible with the following formats:
FAT32
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Format
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Copy
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Delete
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Play
NOTE
• USB HDD of 2TB or less can be used. Do not use USB HDD with multiple partitions.
Size limits for each type of file are shown below:
FAT32: 4GB
EXT3: 2GB
NTFS: 2TB
• Only USB memory devices and USB HDD formatted by FAT32 can be used as Local
Storage for BD-LIVE. USB HDD formatted on Windows 7 cannot be recognised by
this player. It is recommended to format a USB memory device and USB HDD on this
player. (Page 50)
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After connecting
• To play back video, music or picture files stored in a USB device, see pages 31–32
and 34–35.
• To initialise data stored in a USB device or delete BD-LIVE data, see page 50.
Formats
NTFS EXT3
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