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 LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 20 in
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 18.8 in x 3.7 in x 15.7 in x 12.1 lbs, Panel with stand - 18.8 in x 8.9 in x 17.2 in x 14.8 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black, Titanium silver

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 640 x 480
• Image Aspect Ratio 4:3
• Image Contrast Ratio 500:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 430 cd/m2
• Viewing Angle 170 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 170 degrees
• Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)

• TV Tuner

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

• Video Features

• Video Interface S-Video, Component, Composite

• Audio System

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

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 )

• 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 Operational 81 Watt

• 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