Reviews of the Sharp LC-37D42U
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Review Summary: Users rate this product 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: Sharp
Part number: LC-37D42U
General
- Series Aquos
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 37 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 35.9 in x 3.8 in x 23.6 in x 43 lbs, Panel with stand - 35.9 in x 11.5 in x 27.8 in x 50.7 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1366 x 768
- Display Format 720p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 1200:1
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 6000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 450 cd/m2
- Widescreen Modes Zoom, Smart, Stretch
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 176 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
- Pixel Response Time 6 ms
- Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC, 8-VSB
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Stereo Reception System MTS
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ), 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 )
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational 185 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1
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