This Sharp AQUOS 3D Blu-ray Disc player is designed to work seamlessly with AQUOS TVs thanks to its AQUOS Link function. Plus, it can deliver gorgeous 2D or 3D high-definition visuals across your TV's screen, and is loaded with other great features to ensure you enjoy all of your entertainment with ease .
HDMI Output – Simple One Cable Connection
A one cable connection carries complete digital audio and video connection between your HDTV and the BD-HP21U player for the best high definition video and the highest fidelity audio in home theatre today. Blu-ray Disc™ technology brings the multiplex experience right to your home.
Full HD Resolution – An Amazing Home Theatre Experience in the Comfort of Your Home
The Blu-ray Disc™ format has full 1080p resolution capability – that’s the maximum picture resolution available today. 1080p=1,080 lines of vertical resolution, progressively scanned.
High Fidelity Audio – Real Life-Like Sound
Blu-ray technology lets you take advantage of the latest surround sound formats such as Dolby® TrueHD™.Thismeans you will enjoy high quality lossless 7.1 Channel digital surround (48kHz Only) that is bit for bit the equivalent of a master recording.
HDMI Up scaling – Backwards Compatibility
Even your existing standard definition DVD library can look better than ever because Blu-ray Disc™ players are backwards compatible with your DVDs. By optimizing standard DVD playback signals to 1080p (when displayed on a 1080p capable HDTV with HDMI™technology), the BD-HP21U can deliver more picture and sound quality.
JPEG / MP3 Viewing
Digital images recorded onto a CD-RW/R can be viewed in a slideshow format on screen, delivering both still and video images for greater versatility as well as MP3 Audio File Playback.
AQUOS LINK Function
Seamless Operation among Sharp Audio Video Products with One Remote Control Why use two remotes when you can use one? The AQUOS LINK function allows you to control both your AQUOS LCD TV and your AQUOS Blu-ray Disc™ Player together. When you connect your AQUOS LCD TV to the Blu-ray Disc™ Player via an HDMI™ connection, you will have seamless interoperability between your AQUOS LCD TV and BD-HP21U Blu-ray Disc™ Player.
Quick Start - Enjoy Movie Content Quickly without any Delays
A proprietary Sharp technology allows you to enjoy viewing high definition content on your big screen quicker than most other Blu-ray Disc™ players. Unlike many other Blu-ray Disc™ players the BD-HP21U has an impressive startup time allowing you to beginwatching yourmovies in approximately 10 seconds*
BD Live 2.0 Profile
Provides consumers access to a wide variety of real-time content via a network connection, such as movie scene extras, new previews, games, chat and more. The Bonus View function provides access to picture-inpicture special features, allowing users to simultaneously watch their favorite movie scenes and added bonus features on compatible disc.
Netflix Movie Streaming†
The Blu-ray player BD-HP24U has Netflix streaming software embedded directly in the player, requiring no external device. Netflix service will display a library of movies and TV episodes that Netflix members can watch instantlywith Ethernet connectivity. NetFlix also provides DVD or Blu-ray disc service via mail delivery with the membership, both instantmovie watching and in hand disc rental.
†Netflix unlimited membership is required.
| Model Number | BDHP25U |
| Media | Version -2.0 (BD-Live)
3D BLU/RAY BD-ROM/R/RE -Yes / Yes / Yes
DVD Video -Yes
DVD-RW/R -Yes
DVD+RW/R -Yes
CD-DA/CD-RW/R -Yes
JPEG – CD-RW/R -Yes (20 MB maximum)
MP3/CD-RW/R, USB -Yes |
| Format | 3D HD MPEG2/H.264/VC1 -Yes
AC3 -Yes
DTS -Yes
Linear PCM -Yes
DTS HD Master / High Res. -Yes
Dolby® Digital Plus -Yes
Dolby® TrueHD (Lossless) (48kHz) -Yes |
| Features | HDMI™ Technology 1080p
(Output Resolution) = (Dual Outlet) 1080i
AQUOS LINK™ Function -Yes
HDMI™ 1080p 24Hz Output -Yes
Video DAC 12 bit / 148.5MHz
Pop-up Menu System -Yes
Display Dimmer -Yes
Parental Lock -Yes
Quick Start (after preload) -Yes
Control via HDMI™ (AQUOS LINK) -Yes (On Screen Control) |
| Output Terminals | Composite Video RCA x 1
HD Component x 1
HDMI™ Output x 1 (Ver. 1.3)
Analog Audio Output (L/R) x 1
Digital out (Optical) x 1
Ethernet Jack x 1
BD USB Memory Port x 1 |
| Included Accessories | HDMI Cable x 1
AV Cable x 1
Remote Control (with Batteries) Unified |
| Additional Specifications | Energy Star Qualified -Yes
USB Memory (2 GB) x 1
Power Consumption 14W
Limited Warranty -1 year parts and labour from date of purchase |
One-Year Manufacturer's Warranty
This item is features a one-year parts and labor warranty.
