Sharp LC-19SB25U

Description: The Sharp LC-19SB25U is a 19-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $325.This TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: With built-in HDTV compatibility, this unit can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

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

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has good features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Sharp
• Part Number: LC19SB25U

• General

• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 19 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 18.2 in x 4.3 in x 12.6 in x 10.4 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• LCD Refresh Rate 60Hz
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 400:1
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 176 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
• Backlight Life 50,000 hour(s)

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 2 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Output Power / Total 4 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ), 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x SPDIF output, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.5
• Power Consumption Operational 45 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year, Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
• 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