Sharp LC40E77U

The 40-inch LC40E77U LCD Full 1080p HDTV is aimed to provide consumers with increased video performance and energy efficiency in a design that features Sharp’s 10-bit Superlucent Advanced Super View (ASV) panel for bright and crisp picture with reduced haze and reflectivity. It features Sharp’s Multi-Pixel Technology that provides users with natural and accurate color reproduction when viewing the screen from any angle. This technology optimizes extreme-angle viewing by approximately 60 percent. With 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution Full HD 1080p view, the unit has 1.5 times more scanning lines than conventional HD TVs, giving more pixels, details and optimizes the picture. The 1080p panel uses high-speed liquid crystal to cut response time to 6ms. The fast response time keeps images smooth especially in the midst of high-speed motion. The Superlucent panel applies a finish that minimizes gloss while optimizing panel brightness and contrast. It also includes Fine Motion Enhanced technology for 120 Hz Frame Rate Conversion and a dejudder feature that reduces background motion artifacts on Blu-ray movies, pixel response time of 4ms (milliseconds), and viewing angles of 176 degrees that allows users to view the television from anywhere in the room. The ASV panel with Spectral Contrast Engine XD (Extreme Dark) provides a high dynamic contrast ratio, enabling deep blacks and vibrant colors, and a dejudder feature which results in reproduction of film content. Two components of Sharp’s Spectral Contrast Engine: Optical Picture Control (OPC) which is a sensor on all Sharp AQUOS LCD HDTVs that, when activated, will automatically raise or lower the brightness level of the TV to match the ambient lighting in a room. OPC automatically adjusts its brightness level for optimized viewing by the user and features a dedicated Power Savings button that allows users to set the Power Saving level that can result in decreased overall power consumption and increased backlight lifespan; and Brightness Preservation picture processing. The LC40E77U exceed the EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification requirement by at least 15 percent. The LC40E77U comes equipped with an array of connectivity options, including five HDMI (version 1.3 with Deep Color and 24p input capability) and two component video inputs, all of which are 1080p compatible, accepting signals from Blu-ray and advanced gaming devices. A PC input and RS-232 port for custom installations add to the feature set. The unit is designed in a black cabinet form factor that blends into to a soft champagne gold hue that accents the bottom of the frame. The Sharp LC40E77U is covered by a 1-year warranty for parts and labor, with options to upgrade to more coverage and extra benefits by enrolling in the free AQUOS Advantage Program, including: 3-month extension the manufacturer’s limited warranty, dedicated toll-free number directly answered by AQUOS Advantage Advisors, extended customer support hours (including weekends and holidays)for added convenience, Next-Business-Day service scheduling, expedited turnaround time on all in-home service visits and complimentary 32-inch HD loaner TV until the original TV is repaired if not repaired in the same day.

Specifications:
Display
The Sharp LC40E77U is a 40 inch Full 1080p HD, 10-Bit Panel LCD TV with Superlucent Advanced Super View (ASV) that provides pure whites, deep blacks and a vivid range of color. It also features Spectral Contrast Engine XD (Extreme Dark) dynamic contrast ratio with 450 nit brightness, 4ms response time, 1920 x 1080 resolution, 60,000 hour lamp life and Active Contrast which is a dynamic range extension based on advanced real-time picture analysis for greater sense of depth.

The display has viewing angles of 176°H x 176°W which enable viewing from practically anywhere in the room. It also features 120 HZ Fine Motion Enhanced for fast-motion picture quality, and Optical Picture Control (OPC) which automatically raises or lowers the TV’s brightness to match the room’s ambient light.

Input and output
The LC40E77U features six 1080p compatible inputs including four HDMI (v1.3 with Deep Color) and two HD component inputs. A variety of multimedia devices can be connected to the set through any one of the four HDMI 1.3 inputs, and the customizable remote lets users control all CEC-enabled peripherals using one device. It also features a 15-pin D-sub connection that allows users to connect the TV to a computer system and play favorite PC games. The LCDTV also features 2 component, one composite A/V, one S-video, one optical digital audio input and built-in tuners: ATSC, QAM and NTSC tuners provide access to DTV and analog TV channels.

Other features
The LC40E77U also features a V-Chip system that allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content.

Audio
The LC40E77U is supported by 10W x 10W stereo speakers (for 20 watts of total power)

Dimensions
The LCD TV measures 38.9 x 24.34 x 4.2 inches (WxHxD); 33.1 pounds without stand and 38.9 x 27.1 x 12.1 inches (WxHxD); 39.7 pounds with stand.

Review

“Sharp AQUOS LC40E77U 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV offers a new standard for large-screen flat-panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant new design, this series produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none.” – (Slayo.com, 2009)