Sharp AQUOS LC-32GP3U-R

Description: The Sharp AQUOS LC-32GP3U-R is a 32-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $970.This product is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: This television can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when hooked up to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this TV reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: Has only a rear connector location.

Suitability: An LCD TV, suited for home entertainment.Also, a wide aspect display such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: In general, this TV has great features for the money.Nonetheless, take note that LCD TVs having similar viewable size have an average cost of about $805.

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• Manufacturer: Sharp
• Part Number: LC-32GP3U-R

• General

• Series Aquos
• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 32 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 30.9 in x 3.6 in x 21 in x 33.1 lbs, Panel with stand - 30.9 in x 11.7 in x 23.1 in x 39.7 lbs
• Enclosure Color Red

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
• LCD Refresh Rate 60Hz
• LCD Pixel Response Time 6 ms
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 2000:1
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 10000:1
• Widescreen Modes Full, Zoom, Stretch, Dot by Dot, Super Wide, Conventional 4:3
• Color Temperature Control Yes (High/Mid-High/Mid/Mid-Low/Low)
• Total Pixels 2,073,600
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 176 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
• Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
• Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
• Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Picture Adjustment Standard/Dynamic/Movie/Game/User

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Channel Coverage DTV:2-69, VHF:2-13, DTV:1-135, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-135
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• Supported Computer Resolutions 720 x 400, 1360 x 768, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side, 1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
• Features Back-lit buttons

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.7 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 145 Watt

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• Sustainability

• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1

Sharp

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.sharp-usa.com/SharpHome/
• Address: Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ.
• Phone: (201) 529-8200