Sharp AQUOS BD-HP22U 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player

Product Review

Now you can enjoy the best of 1080p video on your AQUOS LCD TV. Especially designed to work with AQUOS LCD TVs, the BD-HP22U 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-HP22U'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, you'll enjoy full digital high-definition video and high-fidelity audio. JPEG Digital images can be viewed as a slide show from recorded CD-RW/R with digital images.

Product Features

Full HD 1080p output for Blu-ray Discs and upconversion of standard DVD video to 1080p
Ethernet connection for accessing bonus content from BD-Live Blu-ray Discs such as additional scenes and shorts
Advanced audio decoding; high-quality picture with AQUOS Pure Mode; Quick Start feature for quick disc loading
Outputs: 1 HDMI (1.3), 1 component, 1 composite, 1 analog audio (L/R), 1 digital optical audio
Includes remote control and composite AV cable; measures 17 x 2.4 x 10.25 inches

Accessories

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(34 customer reviews)

44 of 48 people found the following review helpful

Works great - but beware of the AQUOS LINK, June 10, 2009

S.A.CT "S.A.CT" (CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sharp AQUOS BD-HP22U 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player (Electronics)

Great picture, easy setup, but I agree with D. L..M about the AQUOS LINK. In fact, after reading that review I called Sharp to make sure my TV (1 month old) supports AQUOS LINK before ordering this player. They said it supported this feature so I ordered the player.

After getting the player, I couldn't get the AQUOS LINK function to work. I called back tech support, asked the same question - does this TV support AQUOS LINK? Yes they said. OK, tell me how to make it work. I'm put on hold, they come back after 10 minutes and tell me it is not supported.

So, heads up, these items might indicate your Sharp TV doesn't support AQUOS LINK: The remote doesn't have DVD function buttons, the little feature sticker on the side of your tv didn't say AQUOS LINK or your manual doesn't mention it. I guess that seems obvious, but since tech support said it would work, I just figured this was just a sharp feature that was inherent with the TV's and wasn't anything special.

72 of 88 people found the following review helpful

Beware, May 20, 2009

D. L..M (Wallingford ,CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sharp AQUOS BD-HP22U 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player (Electronics)

If you are thinking about buying this player because you have an AQUOS TV and you want "seamless operability via the AQUOS LINK function through the HDMI connection" ( their words) be advised that it may not work.
It seems that after you purchase this player and try to get the AQUOS LINK to work the Sharp people will tell you it will only work with certain AQUOS TVs
My AQUOS TV is less than a year old and SHARP people told me sorry but it won't work with your set.
I asked them the Sharp customer service why they don't advertise this feature as working with SOME AQUOS TVs but not all, the supervisor said words are words and it's how you take it

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

Great BD player for the price!, June 21, 2009

Mike Ferrando "mikebear45" (Menlo Park, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sharp AQUOS BD-HP22U 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player (Electronics)

I've had this player for about 2 months now and I'm happy with this purchase for the most part. I don't have an AQUOS TV so, I can't take advantage of the "Aquos Pure Mode" feature. Also, to date no firmware update exists for this model. The picture and sound quality is great for 1080p video and up to DTSHD 7.1 audio running through my Yamaha home theater system. I would recommend purchasing this unit for anyone's home entertainment enjoyment!