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Sharp BD-HP20U Blu-ray Player

Sharp Blu Ray Player — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:12:10 +0000

BD-HP20U AQUOS Blu-ray disk player is designed to work with AQUOS LCD TVs to play your DVDs. The AQUOS LINK function allows you to control both your AQUOS LCD TV and your AQUOS Blu-ray disk player together so you enjoy Blu-ray disk video with the touch of a button in less than 10 seconds. Features eight terminal outputs including HDMI outputs and 1080P as well as DVD up-conversion to 1080P, the maximum picture resolution available. Player is backwards compatible with your DVDs. (more…)

Sharp AQUOS BD-HP21U Blu-ray Disc Player

Sharp Blu Ray Player — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:38:45 +0000

BD Player – BD-RE, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD-RW – BD Video, DVD Video, JPEG, CD-DA, MPEG-2, VC-1, AC3, LPCM Playback – Progressive Scan

The CNET review for this product includes the following snippet…the Sharp BD-HP20U does a solid job of simply playing back movies, and the image quality in 1080p/24 mode is excellent if your HDTV supports it.

This is a Profile 1.0 Blu Ray player, so it does not have BonusView or BD-Live capabilities. However, as CNET says, it does a solid job of playing back movies, and the image quality is excellent, so if all you want is movie playback, this might be a good choice.

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Sharp Aquos BD-HP16U Blu-ray Player

Sharp Blu Ray Player — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:18:36 +0000

Now you can enjoy the best of 1080p video on your AQUOS LCD TV. Especially designed to work with AQUOS LCD TVs, the BD-HP16U AQUOS Blu-ray Disc player provides seamless operability via the AQUOS LINK function through the HDMI connection. Performing as if it were all one system, the BD-HP16U’s BD Live allows connection to the internet for studio content on BD-Live Blu-ray Discs. The quick start feature let’s you enjoy gorgeous Blu-ray Disc video with the touch of a button in as l (more…)

Sharp AQUOS LC32BD60U 32-Inch LCD HDTV with Built-In Blu-ray Player

Sharp Blu Ray Player — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:14:55 +0000

Sharp makes it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite movies in spectacular 1080p high-definition quality by including an integrated Blu-ray Disc Player with its BD60 series LCD HDTV. This 32-inch combines the convenience of an all-in-one home theater solution with Sharp’s new Superlucent Advanced Super View (ASV) panel for a dramatically bright and crisp picture. The (more…)

Sharp Aquos BDHP20U Blu-Ray Player

Sharp Blu Ray Player — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:29:26 +0000

Quick start up!

Now you can enjoy the best of 1080P video on your AQUOS LCD TV. Especially designed to work with AQUOS LCD TVs, the BD-HP20U AQUOS Blu-ray Disc player provides seamless operability via the AQUOS LINK function through the HDMI connection. Performing as if it were all one system, the BD-HP20U’s Quick Start feature lets you enjoy gorgeous Blu-ray Disc video with the touch of a button in less than 10 seconds1. With eight terminal outputs including HDMI outputs and 1 (more…)

Sharp AQUOS LC46BD80U 46-Inch LCD HDTV with Built-In Blu-ray Player

Sharp Blu Ray Player — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:24:13 +0000

Sharp makes it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite movies in spectacular 1080p high-definition quality by including an integrated Blu-ray Disc Player with its BD80 series LCD HDTVs. It combines the convenience of an all-in-one home theater solution with Sharp’s new Superlucent Advanced Super View (ASV) panel for a dramatically bright and crisp picture. The slot-loading Blu-ray Disc Player plac (more…)

Sharp AQUOS LC52BD80U 52-Inch LCD HDTV with Built-In Blu-ray Player

Sharp Blu Ray Player — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:56:17 +0000

Sharp BD-HP21A Blu-Ray player

Sharp Blu Ray Player — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:57 +0000

Plays DVDs from any country!

Disc Compatibility BD-ROM/RE/R*, DVD video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Audio CD, CD-R/RW
Video Characteristics Full Digital High-Definition 1080p video output via HDMI
Audio Characteristics Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Advanced Digital Out
Format Profile 1.1, 1080p 24Hz, HDMI v 1.3 for x.v.colour
Terminals HDMI out, Component video out, Video out, Audio out L/R, Optical digital audio output
Power consumption 26W (Standby: 0.5W)
Power requirements AC 100-240 V, 50/60 H (more…)

Blu Ray Jargon 101 – Audio Acronyms

Sharp Blu Ray Player — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:18:51 +0000

BD-ROM players are required to support Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM. They may optionally support the others.

There are two formats for audio files: PCM and DTS. The difference between the two has to do with how the data is stored.

Linear PCM (LPCM) – up to 8 channels of uncompressed audio, standard format used in
computers, older electronic music keyboards, some CDs audio
DTS is a predecessor of the DVD audio.

PCM format
DOLBY Digital (DD) – format used for DVDs, 5.1-channel surround sound
Dolby Digital Plus – 7.1-channel surround sound
Dolby TrueHD – lossless encoding of up to 8 channels of audio

DTS format
DTS – 5.1-channel surround sound
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio – 7.1-channel surround sound
DTS-HD Master Audio – lossless encoding of up to 8 channels of audio

HDMI (digital) – up to 8 channels of digital audio

Sharp BDHP210U Blu-ray Disc Player

Sharp Blu Ray Player — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:17:59 +0000

Quick start up!

Now you can enjoy the best of 1080p video on your AQUOS® LCD TV. Especially designed to work with AQUOS LCD TVs, the BDHP210U Blu-ray Disc™ Player provides seamless operability via the AQUOS LINK™ function through the HDMI™ connection. Performing as if it were all one system, the BDHP210U’s Quick Start feature lets you enjoy gorgeous Blu-ray Disc™ video with the touch of a button in as little as 10 seconds. With HDMI™ outputs and 1080p as well as DVD up-conversion, yo (more…)