Sharp BD-HP75U AQUOS 3D Blu-ray Disc Player

The Sharp BD-HP75U Blu-ray Player is a flagship disc player with support for 3D content, Wi-Fi connectivity with online streaming, and support for exceptional video and audio.Prepared for the future, the BD-HP75U supports playback of Blu-ray 3D discs. So if you have a 3D-ready HDTV, 3D-ready cable and 3D glasses (sold separately), you're all set to jump into the action. With more and more Blu-ray titles being released in 3D, this player is fully capable of producing wraparound visuals that jump off the screen to bring you into the action of your favorite entertainment.

It also delivers an exceptional 2D viewing experience, with support for full HD 1080p resolution so you can take full advantage of crisp, clear visuals encoded on Blu-ray discs. It supports native 24p (frames per second) so you can get a truly cinematic experience. And this player hasn't forgotten about your collection of DVDs. When you play them in the BD-HP75U, they are automatically upconverted pixel by pixel to near-HD quality (up to 1080p). You'll get image quality more like that of Blu-ray without any costly upgrades.

This player also has built-in decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio to allow for 7.1 channels of lossless digital audio. These are encoded on many Blu-ray tracks and offer high fidelity, detailed sound for your favorite movies.

But that's not all. This player also comes with a Wi-Fi adapter so you can connect to a wireless network connection and access everything it has available. Once you're connected, you can get access to online streaming services like Netflix, VUDU, Pandora, and YouTube. It also supports BD Live 2.0 so you can download extras like previews, games, chats and more from the internet. It also supports BONUSVIEW for picture-in-picture functionality.

This unit has both a front and rear USB port so you can access files from a USB memory drive, allowing you to play MP3 files, display JPEG images and even DivX HD files from a camcorder. It also features a RS232C port and IP control for installation and control flexibility.

This player is DLNA certified, so you can easily share files from other DLNA certified devices like a PC or NAS. And if you've got a Sharp HDTV with AQUOS Link, you can control everything with a single HDMI connection. It's also Energy Star certified for a minimal drain on the environment. Packing interactive connectivity and full HD 3D playback into a slim, elegant chassis, this exceptional player offers you the ultimate home entertainment experience.

3D Support

The BD-HP75U 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.

Wireless LAN Ready

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 its wireless LAN capability. The Sharp VR-WL25 wireless LAN dongle is included with the package for a quick installation.

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 a handy front-panel USB port 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. The rear panel also features a USB port for additional connectivity.

Home Theater Control

This player features home theater control via an RS-232C port for an advanced installation and integrated system control, as well as IP control capability.

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 have Sharp HDTV with AQUOS Link, 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-HP75U is Energy Star Certified to produce a minimal drain on resources. In operation it consumes just 16 watts of power, and in Standy mode it uses about a quarter of a watt.