Sharp AQUOS LCD HDTV

Product Description

The Aquos LC-52D92U offers a new standard for large-screen flat-panel TV models with HDTV capability to deliver 1920×1080 hi-res. The high-performance LC-52D92U is built in Sharp’s state-of-the-art 8th-generation factory, which produces large LCD screens with extraordinary precision. This TV combines full 1080p picture resolution with impressive contrast and black levels and the industry’s quickest response time. With Full HD 1080p resolution, dramatically enhanced black level and an elegant new design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The LC-52D62U Series utilizes the next generation of Sharp’s proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel with multi-pixel technology, providing 1500:1 Contrast Ratio, 6ms response time and wide viewing angles (Horizontal and Vertical 176 Degrees). The LC-52D92 features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle, recessed bottom-mounted speakers and the included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications. Four-wavelength Backlight System enables the display of very deep crimson reds, widening the available color spectrum Enhanced Black Level provides the deepest, most accurate black of any flat panel TV Lamp Life - 60,000 hours Audio System - 15 Watts x 2 Channels Stereo Tuning System - ATSC / QAM / NTSC Contrast Ratio - 2,000 - 1 Native / 10,000 - 1 Dynamic-contrast Aspect Ratio - 16 - 9 Widescreen Response Time - 6ms HDMI Input - 2 (1080p compatible) HD Component Input - 2 S-Video Input - 1 Composite Video Input (A/V) - 3 Audio Inputs (L/R) - 4 Cabinet Color - Black Table Stand - Included Power Source - 110 - 240V Unit Dimensions - Width 49.76 x Height 33.31 x Depth 4.64 inch / Weight - 82.7 pounds Dimensions - Width 49 49/64 x Height 36 7/64 x Depth 13 27/64 inch / Weight 90.4 pounds with stand and speakers

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6945 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sharp
• Model: LC52D92U
• Dimensions: 39.00″ h x 56.00″ w x 18.00″ l, 164.00 pounds
• Display size: 52

Features

• Panel Type - ASV TFT LCD
• Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuners provide access to DTV and analog TV channels
• Aquos Platform provides high-performance video processing for the brightest, most vivid colors and images
• Full HD Spec 1080p (1920 x 1080) Resolution for the sharpest picture possible
• High Brightness 450 cd/m2 with Wide Viewing Angles (176 Degrees) Sharps Aquos viewing angles are so wide, you can view the TV clearly from anywhere in the room

Customer Reviews

Great TV!
Like a lot of people, I was scared to order such a big expensive item online. Although I’m sure there are horror stories, mine was a great success.

The TV arrived quickly, undamaged, and in perfect condition. From what it looks like it came direct from the manufacturer.

The TV’s Auto Contrast feature was a bit annoying to me (it’s on by default), but it can be turned off. So if you’re wondering why your colors keeps changing, it’s the Auto Contrast feature.

Be aware that you might want to read the online sellers return policy. I didn’t need to return the item, but I saw that I couldn’t even if I’d wanted to. You have to go through the manufacturer warranty to have it repaired. If these types of limitations concern you, you may want to think about going through a retail store (and paying about twice as much).

amazing picture, menus a bit slow.
awesome TV, amazing picture, but seems Sharp did not get the good CPU for this TV’s menus, or did not write the software correctly, because the menus kinda hang, switchin input is a big pain.
If you need to switch from Input 1 to Input 5, and there is no signal on Inputs 2,3,4, it would temporarily freeze on either Input 2,3,4 or more than one when you are making the switch.

Had the potential of being the best, but manufacturing defects a huge issue
This set has a lot going for it. Great picture and nice ergonomics with decent speakers. But one serious flaw remains. BANDING! This is my third set from Sharp after the last two were replaced. Each set had a different degree of banding than the rest.

Banding is particularly noticeable in TV content that has a lot of camera movement against a neutral background (shows like ER, Boston Legal, CSI all accentuate this defect considerably). You’ll typically see shaded bars running horizontally across the screen. Some sets even experience vertical banding as well.

I had a different model Sharp before and it was flawless. These issues began plaguing Sharp models after they switched their manufacturing plant to a new facility. I’m not too sure if Sharp has entirely remedied this problem on newer sets with higher serial numbers, but based on the newsgroups I’ve visited, even new sets have this phenomena.

I am going to opt for a refund direct from Sharp since it appears they are honoring such requests from buyers that demand it. For me, the issue of banding was too distracting and destroyed the experience of enjoying this set. The picture is otherwise amazing. I’m going to seriously consider the Sony XBR sets. I’ve been hearing that they do not have the banding issues as these Sharp sets do and the specs either meet or exceed these Sharp models.

If you are going to consider this set, I strongly urge you to purchase it locally with a good return policy in case yours is unacceptable as well.