Sharp AQUOS LC-65D64U

Description: The Sharp AQUOS LC-65D64U is a 65-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $3,610.This unit is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: Has a 65-inch screen size.This is larger than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price.This television can display images that are sharper and more realistic than standard definition television when mated 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: Suitable for a large room or a home theater.Also, 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: Overall, this TV's features are as expected for this price.

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• Manufacturer: Sharp
• Part Number: LC-65D64U

• General

• Series Aquos
• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 65 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 60.2 in x 3.9 in x 37.2 in x 110.2 lbs, Panel with stand - 60.2 in x 15.9 in x 40.2 in x 121.3 lbs
• Enclosure Color High-gloss black

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p
• LCD Refresh Rate 60Hz
• LCD Pixel Response Time 4 ms
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 2000:1
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 10000:1
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 176 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
• Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
• Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
• Additional Features Multi-pixel technology

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Stereo Reception System MTS

• Video Features

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

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 15 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
• Output Power / Total 30 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side
• 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 0.35
• Power Consumption Operational 525 Watt
• Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star

• 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.sharpusa.com/
• Address: Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ.
• Phone: (201) 529-8200