Sharp has announced a new Blu Ray player for the North American market.

The AQUOS BD-HP20U is an HDMI 1.3 compliant device, capable of 1080p24 output. In addition to the standard set of Blu Ray player features, the BD-HP20U will also decode Dolby TrueHD. Sharp is touting the unit's Quick Start feature, which allows for users to begin enjoying movie playback in as little as 10 seconds, depending on associated equipment.

The Sharp AQUOS BD-HP20U will be available this month for $549.99.