Sharp LC-52D82U

Description: The Sharp LC-52D82U is a 52-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $2,000.This flat-TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: Has a 52-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 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 TV 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: Suited for a large room or a home theater.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: Overall, this TV's features are in line with its price.

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• Manufacturer: Sharp
• Part Number: LC-52D82U

• General

• Series Aquos
• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 52 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 50 in x 5 in x 32 in x 82.7 lbs, Panel with stand - 50 in x 12.2 in x 34.4 in x 92.6 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 2000:1
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 10000:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 450 cd/m2
• 120Hz Yes
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 176 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 4 ms
• Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
• Additional Features Four wavelength backlight system

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
• Digital TV Tuner 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 - Detachable - 15 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
• Output Power / Total 30 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 2 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 ), 2 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 322 Watt

• 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

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  Sharp LC-46D82U

  Price: $1,149.00 - $1,299.00

  Manufacturer: Sharp

  Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 450, 10000:1, 2000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Black

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  Sharp LC-52D82U

  Price: $1,199.99 - $1,999.99

  Manufacturer: Sharp

  Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 450 cd/m2, 10000:1, 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