Sharp LC-42SB45U

Description: The Sharp LC-42SB45U is a 42-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $1,125.This product is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: This unit can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when mated 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: An LCD TV, suited for home entertainment.Also, a wide aspect display such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this TV has good features for the money.In terms of viewable size, LCD TVs with comparable viewable size have an average cost of around $1,450.

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• Manufacturer: Sharp
• Part Number: LC-42SB45U

• General

• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with speakers - 39.8 in x 25.4 in x 3.9 in x 43.9 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• LCD Refresh Rate 60Hz
• LCD Pixel Response Time 6 ms
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 2000:1
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 8000:1
• Viewing Angle 176 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
• Additional Features Crystal display, Spectral contrast engine

• TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
• Input Video Formats 1080p

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 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 )
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Operational 200 Watt

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• Sustainability

• ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1

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  Sharp LC-42SB45U

  Price: $649.95 - $1,036.87

  Manufacturer: Sharp

  Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 500 cd/m2, 8000:1, 2000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Black

Sharp

Manufacturer profile

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