Sharp LC-20S7U

Description: The Sharp LC-20S7U is a 20-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $500.This product is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: Has a 4:3 image aspect ratio, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.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: Has only a rear connector location.

Suitability: Ideal as a secondary TV in a bedroom or small den.

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

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• Manufacturer: Sharp
• Part Number: LC20SH7U

• General

• Product Type 20 in LCD TV
• TV Tuner 1x analog, 1x digital
• Video Interface S-Video, Component, Composite
• Dimensions Without stand
• Width 21.3 in
• Depth 4.4 in
• Height 15.7 in
• Weight 11 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black

• Display

• Diagonal Size 20 in
• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 640 x 480
• Display Format 480p
• Image Aspect Ratio 4:3
• Image Contrast Ratio 500:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 300 cd/m2
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 160 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 135 degrees
• Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Color Temperature Control Yes (Normal/Cool/Warm/User)
• Additional Features V-Chip, On-screen menu, Parental control

• TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Reception System NTSC-M
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Channel Coverage VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

• Digital TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner ATSC

• Video Features

• Electronic Program Guide Digital EPG
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Speakers Included 2 speakers
• Output Power / Total 2 Watt
• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 1 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop
• Stand Features Tilt

• Miscellaneous

• Antenna None

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Operational 60 Watt
• Battery None

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

• Dimensions & Weight Details

• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 21.3 in x 4.4 in x 15.7 in x 11 lbs, Panel with stand - 21.3 in x 8.9 in x 17.2 in x 13.2 lbs

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
• Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 4.9
• Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.

Sharp

Manufacturer profile

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