Buy Sharp Aquos LC32D40U 32-Inch LCD HDTV with Integrated ATSC Tuner Now !
Manufacturer: Sharp
Sophisticated design and first class performance for the ultimate in home entertainment. With a 16: 9 aspect ratio, HDTV resolution of 1366 x 768 and breathtaking color purity, this 32" LCD television is a next-generation TV to carry you into the high-definition future.
Amazon.com Product Description:
Sharp's LC-32D40U high-definition LCD HDTV proves you don't have to sacrifice style for technology. This gorgeous 32-inch set features a strikingly shiny piano black cabinet that will become an elegant centerpiece to any room. It also features the latest Sharp screen and video processing innovations, as well as an integrated HDTV tuner, a space-saving design with bottom-mounted speakers, included stand, pure digital audio/video connectivity with two HDMI inputs, and a rapid-fire response time of 6 ms (milliseconds)--perfect for watching fast-action sports and movies.
This set features Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View (ASV) LCD panel technology, which uses an enhanced color filter that permits more light throughput. This increases the contrast ratio by 150 percent to 1200:1 for pure whites, deep blacks, and a higher range of colors. Sharp's Quick Shoot video circuitry provides an ultra-fast pixel response time of 6 ms, which helps to ensure excellent detail and smooth motion during high-speed scene transitions. The screen also offers a low-reflection coating to reduce the effect of sunlight and interior lighting to provide vivid large-screen pictures wherever you install your LCD television.
The built-in ATSC tuner pulls HD signals right from the airwaves, and its QAM tuner is fully compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception. A standard analog NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming. The screen delivers a true 1366 x 768-pixel HDTV resolution, and it also features a wide 176-degree viewing angle and 450 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) brightness rating--perfect for viewing colorful details in even direct sunlight.
You'll enjoy enveloping audio from the set's built-in 20-watt bottom-mounted stereo speakers (10 watts per channel), which can also produce virtual Dolby surround sound. It provides the following connection options:
- Composite AV (RCA): 3 in
- S-Video: 1 in
- Component Video: 2 in
- HDMI: 2 in
- RF: 1 in
- Total analog audio in: 4
- Analog audio out: 1
- Digital optical: 1 out
Tech Talk
HDMI is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV--all over a single cable. HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It supports all ATSC formats--standard (SDTV), enhanced (EDTV), and high (HDTV).
Component video (also called Y/Pb/Pr) features a three-jack video input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. You will need a separate RCA left/right audio cable for sound.
What's in the Box
LCD TV, remote control (with batteries), stand, AC cord, cable clamp, printed operating instructions
Lowest Refurbished Price: USD 699.99
- 32-inch LCD TV ready for HDTV right out of the box; measures 32.3 x 25.5 x 10.8 inches (WxHxD) with stand
- Integrated NTSC, ATSC tuners; QAM tuner compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception
- 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 450 cd/m2 brightness, 1200:1 contrast ratio, ultra-fast 6 ms response time
- Inputs: 3 composite, 1 S-Video, 2 component, 2 HDMI, 1 RF
- Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); digital optical audio out
Color: Black
Model: LC32D40U
Avoid this unit -- not worth purchasing
My Aquos LC32D40U LCD TV worked fine for about 20 months then like many other owners have experienced, the TV would stop displaying a picture and in my case, it no longer produce sound either. The unit will power-on and display a blank screen no matter what I have tried.
Called Sharp support and the tech said, "never heard of this before" and pretty much said Sharp cannot do anything for me. He then directed me to the closest certified repair shop and gave the phone number.
Cost for the repair shop to just examine the TV is 5. Ouch! Not sure what the final repair cost will be but expecting a call back from the repair shop saying it will be between 0 and 0. Guess I have learned a lesson in buying a low-cost item from Sharp. Spend little up-front then pay more later plus the added bonus of getting a lot of frustration.
UPDATE: Repair shop said ,000 to repair as the LCD panel is dead. Told shop to recycle it for me. Total cost for 20 months of ownership is close to B000F785LO,100.
Recommend to avoid this poorly built Sharp LCD TV. It is really not worth the money.
Dark Screen Solution
We had the same problem as others where the screen never started displaying a picture. I had a service agreement so I called to get fixed. Sharp issued a service bulletin. Basically, it's 4 screws that are slightly too long and are grounding out. I don't know more than that, the service tech wouldn't give me more info.
Hopefully you can call Sharp and get the info.
As for a review, I think it's a great TV. The picture is great and we're really happy with it - now that we've solved the black screen of death!
Good luck
Do not buy this TV!!!
After 14 months I began having the exact same problem as many other owners: After initial startup with the "Please Wait" message displayed the screen goes blank and only audio comes through. This happens about every third time we try to use the set. SHARP customer service pretends they don't know about this problem even though I suggested they google their own product or even look at the Amazon reviews. My set was at a repair shop for over a month and they decided they couldn't fix it.
a work around for those of us that still own one of these things.
I have had the same issue with my Sharp. When I can get the tv to turn on, sometimes after 30 tries or so. yes patience is helpful. I have found a way to keep it working. Go to the menu button on the remote, when the setup appears, look for the option 'back lighting' on the setup option. turn it to Zero. this is the back lighting not the screen. then go to the brightness and color options and turn them up. This works for me. I can now turn the thing on consistantly. Granted the back light option is gone. I suspect the back light has something to do with the issue of the Please wait then the black screen. My set started to be unreliable at about 18 months. I did not contact Sharp, I was out of warranty. The TV I had before the Sharp lasted for 14 years. I don't plan on purchasing a Sharp product again. I hope this works you.
Died after 1 1/2 years
I used to be employed by an electronics retail store. When I got ready to buy a flat panel TV, I really wanted a samsung, but settled for this model because of budget. After a 1 1/2 years of use, I too am having trouble with the backlight. It just goes dark religiously at start up every time. After about 30 minutes of hassle (beating it) it will generally stay on for the rest of the day. Luckily, we bought the extended warranty, and will probably be getting a store credit to get a new model. Hopefully, a samsung.
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