Sharp LC-37GD6U Aquos 37" HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV

Sharp LC-37GD6U Aquos 37" HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV
Manufacturer: Sharp
Product Type: CE

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Sharp's LC-37GD6U AQUOS is a state-of-the-art 37" widescreen HDTV that can easily enhance the decor of any family room, living room or den. With a 16: 9 aspect ratio, HDTV resolution of 1366 x 768 and breathtaking color purity, it is a next-generation TV to carry you into the high-definition future. The LC-37GD6U utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel, which provides high levels of brightness (450 cd/m2), an 800: 1 contrast ratio, and wide viewing angles (170? x 170?). The LC-37GD6U also includes a built-in HDTV tuner with full cable card "Plug and Play" capability and features an elegant new 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 LC-37GD6U 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 Sharp's proprietary Quick Shoot video circuit, which enables a fast response time of less than 16 ms.
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For DVD and HDTV viewing from a set that sounds great, looks great, and produces a terrific image, turn to Sharp's 37-inch LC-37GD6U Advanced Super View LCD television. The 1,366 x 768-resolution TV houses NTSC and ATSC (HDTV) tuners and all necessary inputs and outputs, so there's no need for supplementary components; the 1,366 x 768-resolution television is ready to go right out of its box. Sharp's proprietary Quick Shoot video circuit grants a response time of less than 16 ms--perfect for any programming that includes fast-motion scenes (such as action films and video games).

The AQUOS LC-37GD6U offers a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio to match your favorite movies, and compatibility with high-definition video sources up to 1080i. The set includes 2 detachable, high-aperture aluminum speakers powered by 10 watts per channel which affix just below the screen to conserve space on either side. At just 4 inches deep without its detachable stand, the set is as unobtrusive as a big-screen TV can get, and it's versatile enough to handle wall or table placement, computing or home theater uses.

A handy PC Card slot lets you record still images and video on a PC Card and view them on the TV, while 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-37GD6U'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, 3 composite-video inputs, and 1 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. 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 multichannel 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, table stand, and a user's manual.

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