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Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Sharp Aquos� LC-32D40U 32 in. HDTV LCD TV Amazing picture quality, Sharp really knows TVs I purchased this television for our bedroom to replace our old Toshiba CRT TV. First, let me start by saying that the form factor and weight...

Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Sharp Aquos LC-46D62U 46 in. HDTV LCD TV Excellent TV We replaced our rear-projection 53" Sony (non-HDTV) with this Sharp Aquos. I performed quite a bit of research, and spent a lot of time in s...

What does a professional with electrical engineering degrees purchase? This one found the Sharp LC-32D50U to offer everything needed with quite a lot in mind. I even found it to excel over more expensive and newer offerings. Read on for a look into HDTV LCD TV. This Sharp Aquos may very well be what you have in mind.

What works - and not badly:

I’ve been using a 36″ high resolution (790 lines as compared to the old standard 525 horizontal) CRT television monitor for a computer screen with two of my computers set to display 800×600 since 2001. I have also been using a 19″ computer monitor (1280X1080 native screen resolution and up to 8 ms response time) and a standard CRT Compaq monitor for some time in my home with two others - and with HDTV cards. At fifteen to twenty feet the 36″ set has always displayed a sharp and clear picture for me in monitor use, and the unit has always displayed a very acceptable TV picture - but my corrected vision also varies between 20/10 and 20/15 and that’s a little better than most. Because of this, I also notice things like the very narrow dark spacing between the horizontal picture lines or vertical - very noticeable to me on light or white backgrounds. Other adjustments were required to improve font and text size on the 36″ monitor, but the set has always displayed well for me. When the time finally came to replace a bedroom TV, I was fully aware of what to look for in specifications for a LCD - and what to expect using them. Having several electrical degrees and a degree in computer sciences didn’t hurt anything either. After all was said and done, the Sharp LC32D50U fit the bill for improvement.

Some company background:

Sharp has offered computer monitors for a long time now. I’ll bet you thought Sharp was a company spawned by some American electronics visionary - not so. Sharp’s roots are from Tokuji Hayakawa who started out making a belt buckle and a mechanical pencil that did well in a business opened in 1912. I have been aware of Sharp for a number of years (since the early 1970’s). The company has broadened its product line over the years from calculators to a number of fine products, as is evidenced by my purchase in 2005 of what continues to be an excellent microwave oven (Sharp R 428 J) - they produced the first one marketed with the internal turntable for more even heating. They also have the distinction of the first all transistor-diode electronic desktop calculators and the first introduced LCD technology used in that category and, yes, you have probably used a Sharp calculator at some point also. Some notable companies that have formed partnerships with Sharp are SONY, IBM, Intel, and Apple. Small wonder the Sharp Aquos has gained such fame among consumers, I will also tell you, Sharp has been a leader making LCD computer screens since the 1990s - no wonder this TV model has ports for use as a computer monitor!

As you may be already able to tell, this is a long review. Feel free to skip ahead to “The install” or “Lights, action, camera!” for the actual user experience of the Sharp Aquos LC32D50U - but you’ll be missing a lot of attention applied to general LCD performance details if you do. (chuckle) On second thought, maybe you should just skip around to the various topics highlighted here that interest you most - it’s still a long review.

Why I was interested in a LCD set:

Recently, I was informed one of my TV sets in a bedroom at my home (a Magnavox) was behaving erratically at times. At power-on, the set would play sound without a picture at times. Turning the set off and on several times would bring back the picture. The set still sounded good and the picture was great, as it had always been, but the set was an older heavy CRT analog tuner model with a 19″ screen. A quick look at its back panel revealed its age - the set was a 1992 model. Now 15 years is good service life, and little may be wrong causing the problem, but at that age I don’t see the need for repair of a set that will soon need an additional tuner to work with Off-Air channels - and adapter ports for the old set were decidedly lacking.

My 36″ RCA is a behemoth at 200 lbs. and, unfortunately, HDTV was still in the early stages at the time of its purchase - as well as LCD TVs at that time. However it has no small number of ports and features. So, that has put me off for a while on conversion to newer solutions - until now. This is probably for the best, as manufacturers really needed time for the new standards to start taking form and implementation - time for the latest engineering models and technologies to grow in this industry.

This time, I was offered an excellent opportunity to check out the new much lighter weight LCD TVs with built-in ATSC digital tuners, and all the additional software features now offered. LCD progress now offers 60,000 hour projected screen life, which is in line with CRT models. As this older set was sitting in a bedroom on top of a clothes chest with drawers below, I wanted another set that would sit nicely in the same spot. A new 16 x 9 Widescreen format 32 inch was measured to be a perfect fit - still allowing the stereo headphones receiver and rechargeable headphones, also there, to sit just behind the new Sharp LC32D50U with the charger cord and room for the headphones in front of the set - and all well below the lower edge of the Sharp’s view screen. Even though this set has much narrower depth (about 5″ without the stand), it would not allow the small DirecTv satellite receiver to easily sit behind it, so the set found its new position on the middle of the clothes chest - not to mention this set can be moved around much easier for house cleaning. The sturdy stand actually has a one-foot depth by two-foot wide footprint. The Sharp LC32D50U also offered a full HD feature set with its HDMI/HDCP support. HDMI and iLink are the latest standard for connections and high definition conversion connection. HDCP is a standard for copy protection coding. Having both of these means this set will remain current for quite a while, even as newer standards emerge. While other LCD sets offer these, the Sharp adds a DVI and RC 232C port (D-Sub) for computer use as a monitor and control of the TV by command using a computer. RCA and S-video are, of course, also available.

Why the Sharp Aquos LC32D50U and some comparisons:

I haven’t owned a Panasonic TV in probably 25 years or so, but I remember those long ago were reliable and lasted well. I had decided against purchasing another RCA despite I’ve had, and continue to have, very good service from those in my home - and those are currently only 5 to 6 years old and have the needed ports for at least the addition of a good digital tuner. They also have connected DirecTV receivers. One of those is the high resolution RCA 36″ TV I also use as a computer monitor. As I reflected on what should be good offerings in the field, I decided to also shop the Samsung, Sharp, Sony, and Toshiba name brands.

What I learned almost immediately was most were offering LED TVs utilizing 8 ms response times - while the Sharp model here is rated 6 ms. That means less ghosting of fast moving images. More expensive models were also displaying higher screen resolutions - which I knew to be unnecessary for a 16 X 9 ratio 32″ screen. My NEC monitor is only 8 ms and offers a resolution of 1280 x 1020 and a 4 X 3 ratio. A nice 19″ monitor, it’s blown away by the 6 ms refresh and well equaled by the 1366 x 768 resolution of the Sharp Aquos LC32D50U - which is also fine for my Vista Ultimate installs and video cards. That higher horizontal resolution also bested the picture of the NEC monitor and the 36″ high resolution CRT television, while making any alternating dark horizontal or vertical lines totally invisible. Dot crawl was also very minimal and unnoticeable unless uncomfortably close (2-5 feet) to a screen this size, which is a testament to the filtering provided in this set. I also found no noticeable ghosting - or “trailing” apparent in fast moving images. So, the 6 ms refresh is accurate or an understatement of an actually much faster response time. Although, a few manufacturers like Sony are claiming a 2 ms response time on some models - just expect to pay a LOT more for those (twice as much). I found the 2 ms response spec., and higher resolutions of these higher priced versions to be overkill on a 32″ set - but they do produce improvement on larger screens.

After some study involving the 32″ models in these brands, I decided a total investment of $800 to be reasonable in light of new lower prices. Brightness, contrast ratio, a 6 ms picture response, the remote control operation, and provided rear ports also narrowed the field. Great booming sound from the speakers would be little of an issue in a bedroom also. Since wireless stereo headphones are provided in that bedroom anyway and, of course, an internal ATSC/NTSC HDTV tuner was a foremost requirement.

Price quickly shot Sony down. The Sony’s offered higher screen resolutions, faster response times, higher brightness, and higher contrast ratios - but, as I stated earlier, on a 32″ set you really don’t need to go overboard on such anyway. After a point, high contrast ratios just offer little benefit. High brightness levels are needed in areas of extreme lighting, but my home follows industry standards for proper lighting. A Panasonic TC-32LX70 stayed in, running extremely close to the Sharp. With the Toshiba’s lower specs. in this level, it next fell off the list at its price. The Samsung models were also close to the Panasonic and Sharp, and offered some superior picture specifications again and had great features - but I just couldn’t break the $850-$900 price barrier with them.

Down to the Panasonic and Sharp, the Panasonic was extremely similar in features and specs. It had one thing going for it, as it was a brand new model just appearing on the market - and the Sharp model LC32D50U has been out for almost a year. But, the Panasonic lacked a computer monitor port and fell behind in the additional ports provided by the Sharp. It did offer slightly better brightness at 500cd/m2 to the 450cd/m2 of the Sharp, but that’s still not enough to worry over and very sufficient for my purposes. The lowest price I found for it, when I was ready to purchase, was also $40 higher than the Sharp - not worth what was offered for the extra few dollars. The cabinet of the Panasonic also had a cheap shiny black plastic look compared to the nice light gray Titanium metal finish look of the Sharp - and there is no odd rattling of the LCD on the Sharp as described by Panasonic as normal in the user manual for their own set. (chuckle) Yes, I downloaded and read the user manuals of these sets - it’s the attention to details that help make good purchases. Shipping pulled my $759 purchase price of the Sharp to $809. Right on my estimation of what should be correct for a set ranking in what is considered the middle ground of what is offered in better 32″ LCD sets - due to specifications.

A side note: I actually did my shopping all over the Internet - using multiple search engines and a number companies offering LCD TV products. I did find a few name brand products offering slightly less quality at greater savings, but I chose to make my final selections from NewEgg.com and without sacrificing any picture quality specifications. This was due to their larger selection, customer reviews, better pricing, and quick delivery, while providing accurate information in one place for shopping. Epinions just didn’t offer the information I needed in a quick format for viewing all the brands and models. Epinions did offer me a quick link to my purchase. Unfortunately, I needed to know exactly what I wanted first - this time around.

As the Sharp model reviewed here has been out for almost a year, I also found many positive reviews for it and none negative. The Sharp Aquos line has also been recognized for outstanding performance for more than a little while now. This made my purchase of the Sharp Aquos Widescreen easier in light of the fact I have never owned a television produced by Sharp before. Actually, I might have purchased the Panasonic anyway, but only for another reason or two - despite I could find no reviews on it. The Panasonic TC-32LX70 remote control has a much larger code base for other equipment, making its remote much more universal. The TC-32LX70 also boasts 20 watt x2 speakers and is an inch narrower in overall frontal width while a bit thicker in depth. These minor differences and the lack of a computer port, some might not be interested in, could make it the choice of others over my Sharp. One additional thing of note that pleased me about the Sharp is this model has features other manufacturers were not including a year back - making it a leader in their addition at that time, and still a forerunner holding pace with newer offerings at this time.

Additionally, the Panasonic’s price had increased to $799 plus $49 shipping over the Memorial Day holiday weekend at NewEgg. It returned to $749 Tuesday ($10 less than the Sharp) - after I made my purchase of the Sharp. So you can see how really close the two were in my comparison and thoughts. Only a close up and personal viewing of these two sets playing in a store could have really changed my mind in favor of one over the other - but I do like the design of the stand and the front panel look better on the Sharp, and I know its DVI and RS 232C computer ports offer a duality I intend to make use of. Hopefully, my Sharp will prove itself worthy over the Panasonic for a long time. Both carry a one year factory warranty, and I never spend extra on extended warranties.

Delivery and shipment:

NewEgg.com shipped my set from Tennessee toward my Alabama address Tuesday and it arrived Thursday by UPS Ground ($49 3 day guaranteed - the cheapest offered). The “Boss”, I had set my plan in motion Wednesday to take the day off (after checking to see the package was out for delivery) and I met the driver in my driveway Thursday as he rolled in. I handed him a cold can of Coke and he joined me as I drank mine. We spoke a bit as we both sipped the cold liquid and I inspected the carton. This UPS driver and I know each other as he has delivered many packages to my home in the past - usually electronics or automotive parts. The driver knows of my electronics background and enjoys electronics “shop talk” - so we always speak. The Sharp LC32D50U factory packaging was sturdy and intact, and I signed the electronic pad as my delivery friend set the package on my front porch and left to continue his deliveries.

The install:

I’ve had a previous heart attack a number of years back and have severe back problems, so I gently maneuvered and slid the box into the front door to the foyer. At only about 50 lbs. shipping weight, it’s still more than I’m supposed to lift - but what my doctors can’t see doesn’t hurt and, like Archimedes, hand me a lever and I’ll move the world. As packaged, it wasn’t difficult to handle, but I was glad it was no 200 lb. monster like the 2001 36″ RCA in my den - that one took two stout people to wrestle into my entertainment center cabinet.

As this was to be a surprise, I had sent everyone out earlier on a few errands shopping for the day. Still worried a bit about getting caught putting the set in place, I moved it onto a large towel and pulled it down the hall to the bedroom I wanted it in - with one hand steadying the tall box. Ceramic tile and hardwood floors made that a simple task. There, I tore into the carton and proceeded to remove the set. I picked it up and placed it face down on the bed, after tearing the thin protective foam cloth from it, and familiarized myself with the rear panel a moment - then removing the old Magnavox, the DirecTV receiver beside it, and the wireless remote headphones there.

In the box were:

_the TV

_power cord

_cable management clip and tie

_stand and support tube

_package of 4 short and 4 long hex head machine screws and hex key

_one remote and two Toshiba AAA batteries (I found that slightly entertaining after my “shoot out”)

_one large user manual roughly 11 1/2″ X 8 1/4″ X 1/2″ - 75 pages dedicated to Englander, with the rest divided among Francais and Espanol

I quickly installed the stand to the television using the eight supplied screws and tightening them snugly with the hex key. A sticker, marked rear on the base, helps with the install. It’s cautioned the base must be properly installed for stability - unless you purchased and use the optional wall mount, which can also tilt the set for easier viewing when mounted high up or near a ceiling.

I then placed the old TV set onto the towel still on the floor. That was where I felt my first twinge of pain. That 15 year old 20″ set was heavier, but I dragged it out of the room to the kitchen and covered it for later removal. Resting a few moments, I then returned to place the Sharp on the clothes chest where the other set had rested. Quickly connecting the Off-Air 75 Ohm antenna, I then set the DirecTV receiver close by on a large vanity cabinet next to the clothes chest. I plugged the wireless stereo headphones transmitter into the audio out ports on the TV and set it behind the set. Then I used an S-video and RCA audio leads to connect to the satellite receiver to the TV - the old set had used a 75 Ohm cable connection, but had always had a clear picture despite that poorer connection type. After connecting the Off-Air antenna 75 Ohm cable, I connected the power cord to the set and wall outlet. There was an expected slight small electrical crackle at the plug, as I connected it to the wall outlet and the set made its initial connection to the power - the Sharp uses continuous power in a low power standby mode just as most other monitors and sets do. Total power usage in operation is 178 watts with what is likely 2 watts in standby (off) while connected to a power outlet - a good reason to disconnect the power from any set that will remain unused for any length of time. This small amount of standby power allows for faster power up from standby and the Sharp offers two choices - fast power up or slow. Slow power up saves a small amount of energy and is the default setting. The set was not slow to power on in this power saving mode to my opinion - it was under 3 seconds.

The major difference in this new install was the fact the Off-Air antenna now had a direct connection to the TV that didn’t rely on the satellite receiver switching for this. Other differences were the new S-video picture connection and RCA audio connections, which I later changed to one RCA video and audio cable. With the diplexer (for the combined satellite and Off-Air antenna) now neatly hidden behind the clothes chest, all that showed from the front was the one 75 Ohm cable connecting to the combined antenna wall outlet. Sharp has supplied a special tie cable and three retaining clips, I used, that hold the cables to the back and center of the set - just out of sight. The power outlet was already hidden behind the chest. Standing back, I admired the set and new setup, noting the new neater and better look to the bedroom there. The screen size was perfect.

*Of Note* I did notice the Cable antenna connection is a bit more difficult to connect to, but it’s nothing that is a problem. The more accessible Off-Air connector is very easy to connect to. Both connections point straight downward to prevent crimped cables in the connection area, which is badly needed on all equipment, as horizontal ones often cause a bending problem over time - which can short or otherwise contribute to poor signals.

Lights, action, camera!

I placed the two supplied AAA batteries in the remote and pressed the remote’s power button. With my reading glasses in hand, I took a seat in a recliner there, put on my glasses, and started consulting the owners’ manual. Yes, like many others in their 50s, I too wear bifocals while reading - and with my corrected vision, I miss very little.

After about four minutes time, using “EZ” setup of the channels, the set had found EVERY OFF-AIR Analog and DIGITAL (including multi-cast) channel including some I didn’t know of - two of the digital channels were coming in from OVER 60 miles away and another Analog shopping channel from who knows where. The total ended up 14 Digital and 14 Analog channels - but, additional Digital channels are available by channel search and antenna aiming using the menu. Analog pictures were decent and comparable to those on the previous Magnavox CRT model, but the Digital was almost unbelievable - even considering I had been watching it previously using two digital tuner cards in two computers (Avermedia 780 and Hauppauge WinTV-HD). The Off-Air Digital picture was extremely sharp providing excellent contrast and color in all areas. Control adjustment from the factory default was unnecessary, but I did tweak the settings lightly. The Off-Air Analog picture was also good, but with a softness in contrast and slightly grainy look. This made viewing the Analog more acceptable from 10-15 feet back than being closer up. But, with all the digital channels, this set has no need for Analog. Still, best viewing is never close up on a screen of this size.

Sunlight was shining in the two large bay windows just to the left and between myself and the TV. This was no problem as the set still offered a great picture without “wash out” due to glare - but as I read, I turned on the management feature for OPC. This automatically controls picture brightness according to room lighting levels and lowers it for decidedly better viewing in a darkened room. Even at extreme viewing angles, I was able to see a clear picture - but understandably, “washout” could occur at extreme angles. The picture was even much improved over my CRT monitors, but at great angles there is some very mild picture darkening most CRT monitors don’t exhibit - but that occurs at angles beyond 145 degrees anyway. No one I know of views a TV or monitor from such extreme angles - it’s simple ergonomics. Do you know anyone who would - I don’t. Why would anyone want to view from angles as great as that, or anywhere near such large angles (The Sharp here offers a 176 degree viewing angle), or on the screen of any other type monitor for that matter? Think about it, if you were landing an airplane, would you rather turn your head and look sideways to view where you’re trying to land? If so, you’re not a pilot I want to be flying with. After switching to Input two, which has an added S-video input, I started watching the DirecTv satellite feed. Hmmm, two cables there - I connected the second RCA video and audio output to Input one on the Sharp using one combined cable. Switching back and forth, I noted performance was excellent in either configuration with RCA video input no better than the S-video. So, I removed the S-video and RCA audio only cables, left those connected to Input one for a total of one combined RCA cable connecting the two receivers, and used the Sharp menu settings to display Satellite for this input selection.

Sound from the stereo speakers on the Sharp was very good for two small speakers rated 10 watts each. Bass and treble had good depth and response from low to higher frequencies and volumes, and the volume control was extremely adequate for the large bedroom or a room such as a den. Of course, the user still has the option to connect a surround sound system with Dolby, or Digital/Optical 5D surround sound to take advantage of this feature available on Digital media and Digital broadcasts. I even found the Analog channel sound to be amazingly clear of interference - all a contribution of the superior audio and channel tuner circuitry found in the Sharp.

I had wanted to control a Hughes D10 satellite receiver from the Sharp remote - but the small code base of the remote wouldn’t support it. A surprise was the excellent DirecTv Universal Remote worked the needed (power, volume, channel up/down, and input selection) features on the Sharp just fine after a simple code change provided from the DirecTv website. I went on and programmed the Sharp and its remote functions for favorite channels, information displays for channels, and a few other items related to picture sizing (S Stretch or “Smart” Stretch appeared best to me, providing a full picture, and is adjustable for individual input selections). I was still sitting there in the bedroom when my family arrived home.

Yes, I got caught sitting there setting the adjustments - well, watching TV more than making adjustments! But, the smiles in the room said it all, as the great new look somewhat mesmerized us all. Although the manual is very easy to read and understand, I found it hard to stop watching the TV to activate features - and that set has seen more use already that the previous one there ever saw in a day.

Friday, after work, I checked to see the signal levels and features for the digital signal, as I was having some disbelief at how well the set was acquiring and maintaining an Off-Air Digital picture so perfectly. I found a Digital channel that had dropped power levels due to still ongoing testing. I noted the signal level of it was dropping below 35% before it started displaying artifacts. Anything above this and the picture was perfect and I noticed the menu also offered Digital filtering. Even though this channel and a multi-cast channel embedded with it were not available the day before (insufficient signal), the tuner had found and added them to the channel line-up at that time - pointing to it having a very low threshold for signal sensing. That is the mark of well designed electronics here. That’s also something many digital tuners on the market today don’t do without help from some type of provided TV guide or manual settings - which means this tuner is a very good one. The cable line to the room, this set operates in, is also a noisy one due to its transmission length and hardware connection losses - and Analog channels often had interference. On those affected Analog channels, this is still apparent - but stabilization is better with the newer set, and I really never expected to see the Digital come in so well in that room without work to the antenna system. Instead it came in excellent - and my nearest Digital stations are 40 plus miles distant (45 is the usual limit due to the Earth’s curvature). Of note, the Analog Off-Air channels were of comparable quality to what I had before in this room, but who needs them now - I don’t.

The Menus:

Extensive to say the least, the menus offer easily made custom settings that are of benefit to users. While the defaults are quite adequate, users can tailor this set greatly to suit their preferences. Here’s a sampling:

PICTURE->

OPC->

Backlight->

Contrast->

Brightness->

Color->

Tint->

Sharpness->

Advanced->

-Color Temp->

-Black->

-3D-Y/C->

-Monochrome->

-Film Mode->

-Range of OPC->

AUDIO->

Treble->

Bass->

Balance->

Surround->

POWER CONTROL->

No Signal Off->

No Operation Off->

SETUP->

EZ Setup->

CH Setup->

Antenna Setup-Digital->

Input Skip->

Parental Control->

Position->

Picture Flip->

Standby Mode->

Language->

Reset->

OPTION->

Audio Only->

Digital Noise Reduction->

Input Select->

Output Select->

Quick Shoot->

Color System->

Caption Setup->

Program Title Display->

Favorite CH->

DIGITAL SETUP->

Audio Setup->

i.Link Setup->

Beside the numerous sub-routines available for these menu items, more menus are available from special buttons on the remote.

The Remote;

While I found the remote lacking in compatibility with my satellite receiver, it offers a multitude of functions - with several more appearing beneath a small cover at the rear as you hold it in your hand ready for use. Additional menus are also available by special buttons controlling features. Some of these added features are Sleep, AV Mode, and Freeze Picture.

With no less than 55 control buttons, this remote benefits from a noticeably specific and somewhat familiar design and layout of functions. At the top right is a “Light” button that lights all the buttons for about 5 seconds with each press - excluding the six protected beneath the lower panel. A fairly standard layout, I became quickly familiar with the control. Using it or my DirecTv Universal remote, the set had no problem receiving the infra-red signal from almost anywhere in the room. Four “favorites” buttons offer quick access to four channels programmed to each by the user - I programmed mine to my 14 Digital channels. Operation of the remote is just as quick as it should be, but you do have to wait until the set is on the channel selected before selecting another - nothing more than the time required using most any other remote. This is a nice remote that can be improved on, and I feel it probably will be in the future - a larger included code base for added equipment comes quickly to mind.

PC use:

Curiosity got the better of me and I temporarily connected one of my computer towers to the Sharp LC3250U using the DVI port on the Sharp and one of those available on that tower’s ASUS EN7600 GS video cards. From the Vista Ultimate x64 operating system I selected an appropriate resolution and refresh rate to match one of the two available, and selected one in the menu available on the Sharp. I didn’t connect the D-sub port, for control of the monitor by computer, but I’m sure it too would operate as Sharp relates in the manual. Overall performance was slightly better using the Sharp than on my 19″ NEC computer monitor - which was a top of the line LCD product only two years ago. A 1360×768 resolution was selected and I found, sitting a distance of some ten to fifteen feet from the screen, the monitor was excellent in this use - whether viewing a text browser or a DVD playing on the computer. The text was crisp and clear, just it was in viewing Digital Off-Air channels and my DirecTv satellite channels. Other compatible resolutions for PC are 720×400, 640×480, 800×600, and 1024×768.

Simple Care:

This consists of a light wipe with a damp cloth, avoiding any heavy pressure to the screen. Only use water to dampen the cloth - solvents will damage it just as they will any other LCD. Additional care consists of not exposing the set to direct sunlight. Excessive cold and heat can also cause erratic operation - so avoid locations that will not provide a temperate environment, and this set should perform well for many years.

Specifications courtesy of Sharp:

Panel Type

(Diagonally

Measured) 32″ Advanced Super View / Black TFT LCD Panel

Pixel Resolution 1366 x 768

Brightness 450 cd/m2

Lamp Life 60,000 hrs.2

Viewing Angles 176� H x 176� V

Audio System 10W + 10W

Tuning System ATSC / QAM / NTSC

Contrast Ratio 1200:1

Aspect Ratio 16:9

Quick Shoot Response Time 6ms

Color Temperature Selectable: 13000�K, 9500�K, 8000�K, 6500�K, 5000�K

(values are approximate)

View Modes Sidebar, Smart Stretch, Stretch, Zoom, Dot by Dot (for PC), Normal (for PC)

DVI-I Input DVI-I x 1

RS-232C Input 9-pin mini D-Sub x 1

HDMI™ Input HDMI x 2

HD Component Input Y/Pr/Pb x 1

S-Video Input 4-pin DIN x 1

Composite Video Input (A/V) RCA x 3

Audio Inputs RCA L/R x 3

Audio Outputs Optical Digital Audio x 1

DTVLink™ 1394 x 2

Backlight Three-Wavelength

Limited Warranty 1 year parts and labor

Cabinet Color Titanium

Speakers Fixed

Table Stand Included

Optional Wall Mount Brackets AN-37AG2 (Tilting)

AN-LCGWF (Flat)

Power Consumption AC 178W

TV Dimensions

(w x h x d) TV, Stand and Speakers: 32 1/16″ x 25 41/64″ x 12 1/64″

TV and Speakers: 32 1/16″ x 23 9/32″ x 4 57/64″

Weight TV, Stand and Speakers: 45.2 lbs.

TV and Speakers: 39.7 lbs.

Final thoughts;

As I mention previously, the manual is roughly 8 1/4″ X 11 1/2″ X 1/2″. It provided three sections for Englander, Francais, and Espanol. No less than 75 pages are devoted to operation of the set, and I found it to be a very easy read - while watching TV no less. The attention to details and specifications, Sharp has provided in this set, is apparent and the manual is concise and well written. The quality of this product appears to be such throughout I doubt I’ll ever have a problem with it. For a mid-range set, in price, features, and specifications, I feel this one is an excellent choice that others will also appreciate well - the many other positive reviews I’ve seen for the Sharp LC32D50U just prove out my own thoughts. Not just for a bedroom, this set would also fit well in an average Den. Maybe it’s time you looked at a Sharp Aquos for your own viewing needs - this one was a real bargain at what I paid, and for the blistering performance it offers.

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