Sharp Aquos LC46D65U 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
June 12th, 2009 | 30 views | Posted by in Cheap HDTVs
Sharp Aquos LC46D65U 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
The AQUOS LC46D65U sets a new standard for large-screen flat panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant new design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none.
The LC46D65U utilizes Sharp’s proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel with Spectral Contrast Engine, providing high Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 6ms response time and wide viewing angles (176″H x 176″V). The LC46D65U is HDTV with built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and include 5 HDMI¿ inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, and 2 HD 1080p component video inputs. The LC46D65U features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle recessed bottom-mounted speakers. The included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications.
Advanced Super View (ASV) LCD 10-Bit Panel
By changing the layout of circuits inside the LCD panel and by reducing the number of parts, Sharp engineers developed the slim-line design which reduces depth by 25%, allowing placement of the D64-series televisions in virtually any setting.
Sharp’s innovative LCD panel technology, Advanced Super View panels provide pure whites, deep blacks and a vivid range of color. The panel provides a dynamic contrast ratio up to 27,000:1 and LCD TV industry leading 4ms response time for true film-like smoothness. A 10-bit panel increases the color capability from more than 16 million colors to more than one billion colors. This means richer color and a more accurate, more brilliant depiction of the world on screen
Full HD 1080P
By dividing each pixel into two sections and developing an advanced driving system, Sharp’s new Multi-Pixel Technology delivers more natural and accurate color reproduction when viewing the screen from virtually any angle. This technology improves extreme-angle viewing by approximately 60 percent.
Full HD, or 1080p, contains 1920 x 1080 pixels, 1.5 times more scanning lines than conventional HD TVs. More scanning lines mean more pixels, more details and a better picture. Sharp’s 1080p panel uses a impressively high-speed liquid crystal to cut response time to 6ms. The fast response time keeps images smooth even in the midst of high-speed motion.
- Screen Size: 46-inch Class (45-63/64” Diagonal)
- Pixel Resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Brightness: 450cd/m2
- Viewing Angles: 176º H x 176º V
- Lamp Life: 60,000 hours
- Audio System: 10W + 10W
- Tuning System: ATSC/QAM/NTSC
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Response Time: 6ms
- HDMI Input: 5 (1080p compatible)
- HD Component Input: 2 (1080p compatible)
- PC Input: 15-pin D-sub x 1
- S-Video Input: 1
- Composite Video Input: 2
- RS-232C: 9-pin x 1
- Audio Inputs (L/R): 3
- Backlight System: 3-wavelength
- Cabinet Color: High Gloss Black
- Table Stand: Included and removable
- Power Consumption AC: 245W
- Power Source: 120V, 60 Hz
- Limited Warranty: 1 year parts and labor from date of purchase
- Dimensions–TV with Stand and Speakers: 43-53/64 inches x 30-3/64 inches x 12-13/16 inches
- Dimensions–TV with Speakers only: 43-53/64 inches x 27-47/64 inches x 3-29/32 inches
- TV Weight with Stand and Speakers: 52.9 lbs.
- TV Weight with Speakers only: 41.9 lbs.
Sharp Aquos LC46D65U 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Review
To calibrate your 46D65U, start with the online CNET review of the LC52D65U and use the recommended settings given in the blog link. Then fine tune the levels as you get better acquainted with the big screen. The banding issue of the older models? Gone. Or at least I haven’t seen any bands so far and neither have recent reviewers. I find the remote control very easy to use once you know where everything is and can’t believe the reviewers who whine about the remote’s size etc. If you don’t like the color in a particular show or movie, it’s extremely easy to pull the menu down on the screen and quickly adjust things to improve the picture quality.
We set this black beauty up in less than an hour (getting it safely out of the box and onto the stand took most of that time) and have been watching our old DVDs and VHS tapes as a test before purchasing a newfangled Blu-ray player. Sure the old stuff isn’t as sharp as a 1080p hi-def source but it was still more than acceptable to our old eyes — surprisingly so. In fact, I’ve decided to go with the Toshiba DVR7 DVD/VCR combo player with the upconvert feature so I don’t have to abandon my huge pile of old VHS tapes and DVDs. If the DVDs upconvert to a better quality image that’s even half close to hi-def we’ll be more than happy. The VHS tapes will have to play as they are since they can’t be upconverted. Hopefully, Blu-ray players will be significantly improved in the coming year or two and tempt us out of our old ways. [UPDATE: See my review of the Sharp BDHP21U blu-ray player...we went that route instead and are happy we did.]
Bottom line: With this TV you get a nice big screen and full HD capability. If you’re traditionalists like us, you may be delighted to find that the LC46D65U also brings new life to old technology!
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