Sharp PN-465U

Description: The Sharp PN-465U is a 46-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $2,215.This TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: This set can display images that are sharper and more realistic than analog television when hooked up to a high definition signal.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: Suitable as a primary TV in a mid-size room.In general, a wide aspect display such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: Notwithstanding its relatively expensive price, this TV has good features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Sharp
• Part Number: PN-465U

• General

• Product Type 46 in LCD flat panel display
• TV Tuner No tuner
• Video Interface Component, Composite
• PC Interface DVI, VGA (HD-15)
• HDCP Compatible Yes
• Video Wall Components Qty 25
• Dimensions Without stand
• Width 43.7 in
• Depth 5.5 in
• Height 25.9 in
• Weight 78.3 lbs

• Display

• Diagonal Size 46 in - Widescreen
• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080i
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
• Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Image Contrast Ratio 1700:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 450 cd/m2
• Viewing Angle 176 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 6 ms

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Analog Video Input Signals NTSC 3.58

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Speakers Included Speakers not included
• External Speakers Amplifier Power (Total) 14 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x DVI-Digital ( 24 pin digital DVI ), 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x Component video / RGB input ( BNC x 5 ), 1 x Composite video input ( BNC ), 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ), 1 x RGB output ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ), 2 x Speakers output ( Click-fit x 2 )

• Compliances

• Compliant Standards UL 60950, FCC Class A certified

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 3.5 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 266 Watt
• Battery None

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years

• Sustainability

• 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