Sharp Aquos LC52D64U 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Product Description
The Aquos D64U Series fits a large screen size into incredibly small footprints. The depth of the D64U series is reduced by 30% by changing the layout of the circuits inside the LCD panel. Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel is utilized to provide 10,000:1 Dynamic-Contrast Ratio with Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology and 4ms response time. Place the TV practically anywhere in the room with a 176 degrees wide viewing angle. Enhanced Black Level provides the deepest, most accurate black of any flat panel TV. Aquos engine with ASV technology provides high performance video processing for the brightest, most vivid colors and images. 15 W + 15 W Audio System Tuning System ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuning System 10,000 - 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and 4ms response time produce spectacular picture quality 2000 - 1 Native Contrast Ratio 2000 - 1 Aspect Ratio 16 - 9 4-wavelength Backlight System AN-52AG4 Optional Wall Mount Brackets Input Ports - 3x HDMI (1 side, 2 rear), 2x HD Component (1 side, 1 rear), 1x 15-pin RGB PC, 1x S-Video, 3x Composite Video (1 side, 2 rear), 1x RS-232C 9-pin and 4x Audio (L/R) Inputs All inputs are compatible with 1080p sources Dimensions - 48-45/64 x 32-59/64 x 12-13/16 with Stand and Speakers / 48-45/64 x 30-31/64 x 3-3/4 without Stand Weight - 74.9 pounds with Stand and Speakers / 62.8 pounds without Stand
Feature
- 52" HDTV LCD-TV with Full HD 1080p resolution
- 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
- 4ms Response Time
- RS-232C Input for control
One awesome TV
I may be a little biased, as this is my first HDTV, but the 52 inch Sharp Aquos really works for me. I was a little concerned that the picture would look strange at certain angles, like my Samsung monitor does, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Even at rather extreme angles the Aquos looks just fine, the only real difference is that the colors become weaker and not quite as strong. The sound is decent, certainly not home theater good, but the best I've ever heard from a TV. The Aquos has plenty of inputs, both in the back of the TV and on the right hand side. From the TV's menu, there's choices of 7 different inputs. Adjusting the picture is easy enough, with the exception of the "backlight" adjustment on the picture, which is confusing simply because I don't know what it does.
All and all, a great TV, and Amazon has it for the best price I've seen.
Great TV for the price!
At less than $1300.00, this was by far the cheapest 52" LCD HDTV out there AND it's a Sharp Aquos. It looks great, both form and picture, has lots of inputs and works perfectly.
HD channels great picture
HD channels and DVD movies come in great. Picture not so great for non-HD channels. May be typical of all new flatscreen TVs'. Light, easy set up.
The best!
This is the best TV I've ever seen. The picture is so sharp and clear that the Sony 50" HD projection TV I've had for two years seems almost like "regular TV" by comparison. The Sony only had one HDMI input which meant that my PS3 and my satellite service couldn't both be connected at the highest quality at the same time. The Aquos has lots of inputs and is much more flexible. I love it!
Dark bands across the screen
I bought the LC-52D64U in November of 2008. The first problem that occured (within the first 2 weeks)was a vertical line of "dead pixels" running the entire screen. It looked like a single line of black or "unpowered" pixels. The tv was serviced & that problem has not yet reoccured. A few weeks after the "dead pixel" issue, a new problem showed up; faint dark bands running horizontally across the display. The bands were approx 2" wide. There were three bands, one near the top, one near the middle of the display & the other at the bottom. The band at the top was the most noticeable. The bands showed up regardless of the source of the image. DVDs, VHS tapes, & Satellite feeds all displayed the bands. Another service tech came & fixed the problem. Now after 9-10 months the problem has reoccured with these bands. The tv is now out of warranty & the problem is all mine. After having all of these problems, I can safely say I will NEVER BUY a SHARP PRODUCT again.
Manufacturer's Description
The BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs add an easy-to-use graphic interface and digital expandable to premium Full HD 1080p performance with Sony's Xross Media bar interface.
Thanks to some great new features V-Series HDTVs make the user experience more fun. Sony’s rich graphics make accessing video content and digitalimages colorful, fun and easy to do. TV channels, inputs, and digital images can be quickly accessed and enjoyed by the entire family. When the family wants to find out what’s on TV and to quickly access it things get a whole easier with the integration of TV Guide’s Interactive Program Guide (IPG) into Sony’s exclusive Xross Media Bar (XMB) user interface. TV Guide On Screen delivers updated program listings to users. BRAVIA Sync includes BRAVIA Theatre Sync HDMI-CEC functions along with the added functionality of controlling BRAVIA Syncenabled camcorders right on the TV screen using the BRAVIA HDTV’s remote control. No more getting up and down from the comfort of your easy chair to fast forward through those forgettable moments or rewind back to those magic memories. Sit back. Relax. Enjoy life with BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs.