Sharp LC-45GD6U 45-Inch AQUOS Flat-Panel LCD TV with Integrated HDTV Tuner
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Manufacturer: SharpBrand: Sharp
Edition: Electronics
Model: LC-45GD6U
Publisher: Sharp
Studio: Sharp
Music Label: Sharp
Product features:
- Sharp TFT Advanced Super View LCD widescreen TV with 1,920 x 1,080 pixel resolution; 42.7 x 25.4 x 4.2 inches (W x H x D) without stand
- Onboard ATSC HDTV tuner permits off-air high-definition reception; 2 digital-video inputs (1 DVI-I, 1 HDMI)
- Ultra-high 800:1 contrast radio, ultra-fast response time: less than 12 ms
- Wide viewing angles (170 degrees horizontal/vertical) and high brightness (450 cd/m2) allow placement near windows
- Detachable bottom-mounted speakers and table stand, 10 watts per channel x 2
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Digital camera reviews of Sharp LC-45GD6U 45-Inch AQUOS Flat-Panel LCD TV with Integrated HDTV Tuner
Digital camera Review: After 4 years still not satisfied with HD quality
Summary: 2 Stars
For the pro side: this set has been trouble free since 2005.
For the Con side: In 2005 I read the above "Spectacular Monitor" review. At the time the Sharp LC-45GD6U 45-Inch AQUOS Flat-Panel LCD TV with Integrated HDTV Tuner was the largest LCD TV available. I bought one in November 2005. The picture quality never matched my sister's Sony 32" (largest Sony at the time - 2005) nor many later brands of LCD large screen HDTVs.
The Sharp factory service was called within days after delivery and set-up. A local Sharp contractor said the picture was fine however my cable reception was weak. "Raise the signal strength and the picture would improve." The cable company made a valiant effort, eliminated splitters, added a signal booster and raised the signal strength as much could be expected on the third floor of an apartment building.
Believing what the Sharp service representative said, several months later I installed a satellite service. The HD picture quality barely improved, more importantly picture quality was lacking compared to other large screen LCD HDTVs. It appears this Sharp model did not meet the published specifications.
Summary of Sharp LC-45GD6U 45-Inch AQUOS Flat-Panel LCD TV with Integrated HDTV Tuner
Sharpâs GD6U Series of AQUOS Liquid Crystal Televisions bring a touch of elegance to HDTV. With a fully integrated HDTV tuner and CableCARD compatibility, the GD6U models are complete state-of-the-art HDTVs. This means you can âplug and playâ these HDTVs with any HDTV-capable Cable-TV system, with no need for a separate cable set-top box. All use Sharpâs proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel, which provides levels of high brightness (450 cd/m2), an 800:1 contrast ratio, and wide viewing angles (170 degrees x 170 degrees). The GD6U Series features an elegant new titanium design with detachable speakers to ensure the sound is as outstanding as the picture. In addition, the included table stand can be easily removed for wall mounting applications. Other features that distinguish the GD6U Series include: HDMI, DVI-I and 2 HD component video inputs; a PC Card slot which allows you to record and view still images and video on a PC Card; and Sharpâs proprietary Quick Shoot video circuit, which enables fast response time of less than 16ms. Next-Generation 16:9 LCD Panels from Sharpâs new state-of-the-art Kameyama factory. High Resolution: The LC-45GD6U uses the full 1080p HDTV spec (1920 x 1080) for the highest resolution possible. High Brightness (450 cd/m2) AQUOS(TM) Liquid Crystal Televisions are very bright. You can put them anywhere â even near windows, doors or other light sources â and the picture will still be vivid. High Contrast Ratio (800:1) provides incredible images whether you're watching dark or bright scenes. Wide Viewing Angles (170 degrees H / 170 degrees V) Sharp's viewing angles are so wide, you can view the TV clearly from anywhere in the room! Detachable Speakers / Included Table Stand are the ultimate in convenience! PC Card Slot lets you record and playback MPEG4 video and display JPEG still pictures with a PC card. Quick Shoot Sharpâs proprietary fast response timSharp's stylish LC-45GD6U may be projection-sized in its screen, but the 45-inch LCD TV is a picture-frame thin 4.2 inches, letting you mount it in spots where a projection set would never fit. The HDTV- and PC-compatible Advanced Super View high-definition television houses both NTSC and ATSC (HDTV) tuners and all necessary inputs and outputs, so there's no need for supplementary components; the detailed, 1,920 x 1,080-resolution television is ready to go right out of its box.
The AQUOS LC-45GD6U offers a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio to match your favorite movies, and full compatibility with high-definition video sources up to 1080i. Mounted just below the screen are 2 detachable, high-aperture aluminum speakers powered by 10 watts per channel.
A handy PC Card slot lets you record still images and video on a PC Card and view them on the TV, and Sharp's proprietary Quick Shoot video circuit ensures a lightning-quick response time of less than 12 ms for smooth-as-silk video and gaming graphics (easily one of the fastest screens available). The set's authorized CableCARD ability means the set will also receive digital cable television systems services directly from the cable operator without requiring a bulky, external cable box.
LCD screens offer a number of benefits over CRT monitors and televisions, including general ease of use, freedom from eye strain (no screen flickering or radiation emissions), quiet operation (no high-pitch "flyback" noise, an issue with CRT TVs), accurate image geometry (no curvature distortion or susceptibility to magnetic interference from, say, speakers), long screen life (no risk of image burn-in), space savings, and light weight/easy positioning. They also tend to be cheaper and, to some eyes, slightly more natural looking than their plasma flat-panel counterparts, which usually "spec" higher (higher brightness, higher contrast ratio).
The LC-45GD6U's Advanced Super View/black TFT (thin-film-transistor) screen offers exceptionally wide (170- by 170-degree) viewing angles and an extraordinary contrast ratio of 800:1 for super-black blacks. Its high brightness (450 cd/m2) ensures wide dynamic range for vivid colors, great depth, and realism. You can place it anywhere--near windows, doors, or other light sources--and its picture will remain vivid. And, with its 60,000-hour lamp life, the backlight life is long enough to give you viewing pleasure for many years.
Connections consist of 2 high-definition component-video inputs, 1 DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface-Integrated) input, 1 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) input, 2 i.Link (IEEE 1394 inputs), 3 composite-video inputs, and 2 S-video input. An audio/video output (composite- and S-video with stereo analog audio) facilitates hookup with a surround receiver, DVR, VCR, or other destination.
DVI-I is a direct-digital DVI terminal capable of transmitting both analog and digital video data from PCs and video cards. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 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 or monitor. HDMI supports standard-definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED), or high-definition (HD) video, plus multi-channel digital audio--all using a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports up to 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements.
What's in the Box
LCD TV, detachable speakers, a table stand, a remote control, remote batteries, an AC power cord, an RF coaxial cable, a cable clamp, 2 wall bracket units, and a user's manual.
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