Sharp AQUOS LC32BD60U 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
June 13th, 2009 | 39 views | Posted by in Cheap HDTVs
Sharp AQUOS LC32BD60U 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with Built-In Blu-ray Player
Sharp makes it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite movies in spectacular 1080p high-definition quality by including an integrated Blu-ray Disc Player with its BD60 series LCD HDTV. This 32-inch combines the convenience of an all-in-one home theater solution with Sharp’s new Superlucent Advanced Super View (ASV) panel for a dramatically bright and crisp picture. (Learn more about what size TV should you get.) The slot-loading Blu-ray Disc Player placed on the back of the HDTV is also backward-compatible with DVD and CD titles.
Sharp AQUOS LC32BD60U, Full HD 1080p resolution produces a crisp picture, and Sharp’s Spectral Contrast Engine XD (Extreme Dark) provides a high dynamic contrast ratio, enabling deep blacks and vibrant colors, and a special dejudder feature results in the smooth reproduction of film content. The 4ms response time delivers amazingly accurate picture quality and it also features built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners, high-performance speakers with 20 watts of total power, and the following inputs: three HDMI, two component, one PC, one composite, one S-Video, and one RS-232C.
- Slot-loading Blu-ray Disc Player on the back enables easy operation of Blu-ray Disc content and offers backwards compatibility with DVDs and CDs
- Full HD 1080p resolution
- AQUOS Pure Mode automatically senses the aspect ratio of the Blu-ray title being played and optimizes the TV’s view mode for the best possible HD picture possible.
- Superlucent Advanced Super View (ASV) LCD Panel provides pure whites, deep blacks and a more vivid range of color
- Spectral Contrast Engine XD (Extreme Dark) dynamic contrast ratio with 450 nit brightness
- 4ms response time
- 60,000 hour lamp life
- Wide viewing angles (176°H x 176°W) enable viewing from practically anywhere in the room
- Optical Picture Control (OPC) automatically raises or lowers the TV’s brightness to match your room’s ambient light
- Five 1080p compatible inputs including three HDMI (v1.3 with Deep Color) and two HD component inputs
- Built-in tuners: ATSC, QAM and NTSC tuners provide access to DTV and analog TV channels.
- Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing including a solar-powered factory
- Picture-in-Picture enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources.
- V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content.
- Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French
- Removable swivel table stand included
- Energy Star v3.0 compliant
- 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty
- AQUOS Advantage extends your warranty and adds special benefits
Connections
A variety of multimedia devices can be connected to the set through any one of the four HDMI 1.3 inputs, and the customizable remote lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just one device. HDMI is the best performing interface for displaying an HD source on an HDTV. With the convenient 15-pin dSub connection, you can connect to your computer system and play your favorite PC games.
- 3 HDMI (1080p compatible)
- 2 component (1080p compatible)
- 1 S-Video
- 1 composite
- 1 RS-232C (9-pin)
- 1 PC input
- 4 audio (L/R)
Dimensions
- TV with stand: 30.4 x 22.75 x 10.67 inches (WxHxD)
- TV without stand: 30.4 x 20.8 x 5.4 inches (WxHxD)
What’s in the Box
HDTV, remote control with batteries, power cord, printed user instructions
Sharp AQUOS LC32BD60U 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Review
Received this 1080p LCD TV two days ago…this is an initial hands-on review. This is the first line of LCD TVs to contain a built-in Blu-ray DVD player. I needed this because of space limitations and for convenience. This TV extracts the highest resolution from Blu-ray DVDs for an exceptional picture. Conventional DVDs also produce an excellent picture and are upconverted from 480p. So far, I’m pleased. This TV will accept virtually all current video signals up to 1080p + PC input, making it as future proof as any current LCD TV. But there are some caveats.
1. TV Setup: TV is well packaged and protected. The Owners Manual is detailed and understandable. You must attach the base stand to the TV unless you intend to wall hang it. The black lacquer stand attaches easily using phillips screws and a screwdriver provided. All plastic protective coverings stayed on the TV and stand until final placement because black lacquer surfaces and LCD screens attract fingerprints and scratches. The base doesn’t swivel or tilt. It is hefty and supports the TV very well.
2. Inputs abound: Seven inputs can handle most sources. They include three HDMI HDCP inputs, an Analog PC input, and various component/S-video/composite combos. Additionally, a USB input (called a Service Terminal) is provided for future firmware updates. I have an HD TiVo with HD Digital Cable service connected via HDMI. The TV and TiVo synched perfectly and the TV automatically labeled this input as TiVo…cool feature. Picture controls are adjustable for each input and maintain their settings.
3. Blu-ray Player (Profile 1.1, upgradeable): The DVD player forms a slight bulge on the rear right of the TV and is not obvious. It has a USB port for memory expansion and an ethernet port for future BD-Live capability. When a DVD is inserted into the loading slot, the TV switches to DVD input, reads the type disc and begins playing. Very easy to use! I tested two Blu-ray DVDs and two conventional DVDs without a hitch. Blu-ray DVDs took just under two minutes to load their data and play. Conventional DVDs took less than a minute. Commercial or homemade music CDs also work, however homemade MP-3 music disks will not play. The DVD player initially makes slight noises as the disk is loading. Once play starts it is silent. If there is a fan, it is very quiet. DVD functionality seems very well integrated into the electronics, remote control, and overall operation of this TV.
4. Limitations of the Blu-ray player: First, audio output to A/V receivers is bitstream via optical output in Dolby Digital 5.1 or 2-channel PCM. Analog 2-channel rca outputs are also provided. None of the next generation audio formats found on Blu-ray DVDs, i.e., Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, can be output. Second, if the player fails I must return the entire TV for service. Third, this is a profile 1.1 player. The owners manual indicates it will be upgradeable to profile 2.0 at a future date. If you can live with these limitations (which I can), then convenience, space savings, and ease of use make this a valuable addition.
5. Performance: Overall excellent picture with Standard and High Definition sources, after some adjustment. Sound is about average for this size TV. Bass and Treble, along with a Surround mode are adjustable. Blu-ray DVDs display exceptional video quality. HD Cable programs are pristine. Normal DVDs look very good. Sound is boosted slightly when playing DVDs and I perceived a very slight improvement in overall dynamics. Out of the box, after some adjustments, this TV exhibits a very slight red push…not a deal breaker. This means reds were somewhat over emphasized in all picture modes. Luckily, the Color Management System allows very detailed adjustment of each of six colors in Hue, Saturation, and Value (brightness). This is in addition to the normal contrast, tint, brightness, and color controls. Additionally, backlight is adjustable (from off to full on) as are video noise reduction controls. I’m sure with the help of my Avia test DVD and some experimenting, I’ll be able to tweak the picture to my liking.
6. Summary: I’m very satisfied at this point. Factoring the price of a separate Blu-ray player into the price of a quality 1080p 32inch LCD TV makes this combo a reasonable alternative to separate components in my view. Limitations aside, the convenience of having a well integrated DVD player attached to a TV makes sense for many folks.
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