Sharp BD-HP17U Blu-ray Disc Player

Region A / Profile BD-Live(2.0)

Video:
Video resolution:
1080p/24p
DVD upscaling: 1080p
Audio:
HDMI output: 7.1
Analog output: 2.0
Media:
Blu-ray / DVD / CD

Other:
HDMI version: 1.3
Ethernet: Yes
Release Date:
July, 2009

THE PROS: The Sharp BD-HP17U has great image quality when playing Blu-ray Discs. Supports digital audio formats: DTS-HD digital output , Dolby Digital Plus output and Dolby True HD digital output. You can access BD-Live content.

THE CONS: It’s competitors offer more features and functions. No built-in internal memory. No Wi-Fi ability or DLNA function. No online streaming ability.

THE FINAL WORD: The BD-HP17U has great image and audio quality. It is a Profile 2.0 and has a nice set of features but no online streaming services. If you don’t want streaming services, the BD-HP17U could be a good Blu-ray Player to suit your needs. Price you should look for when purchasing — Under $200.00

HDMI™ Output – Simple One Cable Connection: A HDMI cable transfers digital audio and video content between your HDTV and the BD-HP17U to get the best possible high-definition video and audio quality.
Full HD Resolution: Brings you full 1080p resolution capability when playing Blu-ray discs. That is the maximum picture resolution available.

High Resolution Audio: You get real life like Sound when playing Blu-ray Dis. You get the latest surround sound formats such as Dolby TrueHD. This means you will enjoy high quality lossless 7.1 Channel digital surround that is the same as the original master recording.
HDMI™ Up-scaling: Backwards Compatible – 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 displaying on a 1080p capable HDTV with HDMI™ technology), BD-HP17U can deliver more picture and sound quality.
JPEG Viewing: You can view image stills and video digital images recorded onto a CD-RW/R in a slide show format.
AQUOS LINK Function: This function allows you to control your AQUOS LCD TV and your AQUOS Blu-ray Disc player with one Remote Control.
Quick Start: This allows you to start enjoying High Definition content as soon as possible.
BD Live: BD-Live provides access to a large amount of online content through an internet connection. Content such as movie trailers, extra scenes, chat rooms, live comentary amd much more. The Bonus View function give you access to picture-in-picture special features. Here you can simultaneously watch your favorite movie scenes and added bonus features on compatible blu-ray disc.
AQUOS PURE MODE: This feature helps provide the best viewing Blu-ray Discs. When the BD-HP17U is connected to a Sharp AQUOS LCD panel via a HDMI cable, the AQUOS LINK recognizes this connection. The projected image’s color base shifts to get the best setting for display. Giving you the best possible picture in accordance to the unique panel setup of an AQUOS LCD screen.

SPECIFICATIONS

Features	Full HD 1080p Quick Start Mode HDMI AQUOS LINK USB Port Quick Start Parental Lock Display Dimmer Cinema mode AQUOS PURE MODE
Audio	Dolby Digital Decoder Dolby Digital Plus Decoder Dolby True HD Decoder DTS Decoder DTS HD Decoder DTS HD MA Output DTS-HD MA (bitstream)
Video	Full HD 1080p output for Blu-ray Discs and upconversion of standard DVD video to 1080p High-quality picture with AQUOS Pure Mode x.v. color
Wireless Connectivity	Ethernet
Internet services	None
Inputs and Outputs	2.0 Analog Output 1 HDMI Output Composite Video Component Video Digital Audio Output(s): Optical
Compatibility	Disc: BD-ROM • BD-RE • BD-R • DVD-ROM • DVD-R • DVD-R DL • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+R DL • DVD+RW • CD-ROM • CD-RW • CD-R File formats: MPEG-2 • MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) • VC-1
Dimensions (W x H x D)	17″ (W) x 2.3″ (H) x 10.2″ (D) Product Dimensions
Weight	10 lbs. Shipping Weight 9 lbs.