Sharp BD-HP35U AQUOS 3D Blu-ray Disc Player

The Sharp BD-HP35U Blu-ray Player is a 3D-ready, full HD 1080p disc player with Wi-Fi and online streaming capability. The BD-HP35U offers support for playback of Blu-ray 3D discs, so if you've already got Blu-ray discs encoded in 3D you can take advantage of the intense, realistic visuals as well as the full HD 1080p resolution of your HDTV. Along with a 3D-ready HDTV or home theater projector, 3D-ready HDMI cable, and 3D glasses (sold separately), you're all set to enjoy the full three-dimensional experience. This player also supports native 24p (frames per second) so you can get a truly cinematic experience.

When paired with an internet connection (sold separately), this player can realize its full potential. You can connect to the internet via the Ethernet port or your wireless network. After you're connected, you can access online streaming services like Netflix (with subscription), VUDU, Pandora and YouTube. Since this player also supports BD Live 2.0 you can also download movie extras from the internet like scene extras, previews, games and other content. It also supports the BONUSVIEW feature, so you can get picture-in-picture special features. You can watch your favorite movie scenes and bonus content simultaneously on your BD-HP35U.

Since most of us still have a large DVD collection, the BD-HP35U has you covered. The unit upconverts your standard DVDs to near-HD quality, up to 1080p resolution for enhanced picture quality.

Since video is half the entertainment experience, this player can decode two audio formats that provide 7.1 channels of lossless audio, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio. This allows you to get high fidelity digital audio to accompany your favorite films, rounding out the whole entertainment experience.

If you have a Sharp HDTV with AQUOS Link, you can control everything with just a single cable connection through HDMI for effortless flexibility. Since the unit is DLNA certified, you can also play video content from a PC or NAS located anywhere else in the house, as long as your other devices share the DLNA certification.

This multi-format disc player also supports several file formats and offers two USB ports for quick, easy sharing of your favorite video, music and photo files. If you're looking for a compact, Wi-Fi ready disc player that will support 3D content and 1080p resolution as well as streaming of online content, the BD-HP35U is a smart choice.

3D Support

The BD-HP35U supports playback of Blu-ray 3D discs, so if you've already got a 3D-ready HDTV or home theater projector, 3D-ready cable and 3D glasses you're all set to enjoy realistic, wraparound visuals that put you right into the action of your favorite entertainment.

Full HD 1080p Resolution

This player supports resolutions up to 1080p (1920 x 1080 pixels) so you can take full advantage of the crisp, clear images encoded on Blu-ray discs. Since it supports playback at 24 frames per second (fps), you'll get a more cinema-like experience since this is the frame rate that most films are shot and mastered in.

Built-in Wi-Fi

If you already have an internet connection at home, you can take advantage of all this player has to offer by connecting it via the Ethernet port or using its built-in Wi-Fi capability.

Web Connected Streaming

Even before you pop in a disc, you can enjoy online streaming services once you're connected to the internet. Get access to movie streaming from Netflix and VUDU, stream music from Pandora and see your favorite YouTube videos (Netflix subscription required).

BD-Live 2.0

This player supports BD Live Profile 2.0 which gives you access to additional content related to the movies you are watching and turns passive viewing into an interactive experience. Access extras like internet chats, games and downloadable content like movie trailers with Blu-ray titles that support this feature.

Two USB Ports

This player features two USB ports so you can enjoy MP3 files from a USB memory drive and display JPEG photos from a digital camera. It also supports playback of DivX HD so you can see your videos taken on a camcorder displayed on the big screen.

Advanced Audio Codecs

This Blu-ray player features built-in decoding of several Dolby and DTS audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio and DTS HD High Resolution Audio, which are lossless audio formats found on many Blu-ray discs. Support for these as well as other formats means a more detailed, immersive sound field.

DLNA Certified

This player is DLNA certified, so it makes it easier for you to use, share and display digital photos, music and videos along with other DLNA certified products like PCs and NAC (Network Attached Storage).

HDMI w/ AQUOS Link On-Screen Control

If you already have a Sharp HDTV with AQOUS Link functionality, a one-cable connection carries complete digital audio and video content between your HDTV and this player for optimum high-definition video and high fidelity audio in home theater today.

Energy Efficient

The BD-HP35U is Energy Star Certified to produce a minimal drain on resources. In operation it consumes just 15 watts of power, and in Standby mode it uses about a quarter of a watt.