Reviews of the Sharp LC-42D62U
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The Bottom Line: We preview the Sharp LC-D62U series, the company's 2006 high-end line of 1080p flat-panel LCDs.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 181089 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
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ultimateavmag.com
Review Summary: I've never been all that impressed with the picture quality of LCD flat panels. I'm primarily a nighttime, controlled light environment movie watcher, and the poor blacks and lack of contrast just do me in with these things. On top of that, many LCDs ...
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Manufacturer: Sharp
Part number: LC-42D62U
General
- Product Type 42 in LCD TV
- Series Aquos
- TV Tuner 1x analog, 1x digital
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- Dimensions Without stand
- Width 40.6 in
- Depth 5.3 in
- Height 26.6 in
- Weight 66.1 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
Display
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 1200:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 450 cd/m2
- Viewing Angle 176 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
- Pixel Response Time 6 ms
- Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
- Additional Features On-screen menu, Brightness sensor
TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Stereo Reception System MTS
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 1080p
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Speakers Included 2 speakers
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - 10 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 3 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 )
Miscellaneous
- Antenna None
- Included Accessories LCD TV stand
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational 247 Watt
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight Details
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 40.6 in x 5.3 in x 26.6 in x 66.1 lbs, Panel with stand - 40.6 in x 11.5 in x 28.9 in x 75 lbs
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 4.9
- Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.
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