Sharp Aquos LC37D62U 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV From Sharp
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Product Description
This 37" AQUOS LC37D62U sets a new standard for large-screen flat panel TVs. With Full HD Spec 1080p resolution, dramatically enhanced black level and an elegant new design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The LC37D62U utilizes the next generation of Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel with multi-pixel technology, providing 8,500:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio with Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology, 6ms response time and wide viewing angles (176°H x 176°V). The LC37D62U has HDTV with built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and include 2 HDMI¿ inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, and 2 HD component video inputs. The LC37D62U features a sleek piano black cabinet, with subtle, recessed bottom-mounted speakers and the included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications.
Dimensions: 25.75" h x
11.50" w x
36.19" l,
52.00 pounds
Display size: 37
Features
37" HDTV LCD-TV with Full HD 1080p Resolution
8,500:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
6ms Response Time
Dual 1080p HDMI Terminals
Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology
Customer Reviews
Good Solid HDTV I picked up this television almost two weeks ago. After tweaking the color and contrast settings, the picture quality is phenomenal. Fortunately my set does not suffer from the banding issues that its larger brethren (42"/46"/52") suffered. Overall it's a great tv. Now for a few minor negatives. There is only on RF input (coaxial cable) for the ATSC over the air antenna (OTA), QAM, and analog cable. In previous models there were separate inputs for each. Therefore, you could receive OTA programming, analog cable, as well as any unscrambled digital cable channels that your cable company provides. For most this is not a problem, but I like redundancy , and would prefer to be able to receive all three. With this set you can either have an OTA antenna or cable, not both. The other negative would be the lack of digital inputs. This model has only 2 HDMI inputs. Its predecessor, the 37D90U had a DVI input and 2 HDMI inputs. For most this is not an issue, but I have a media center PC that I hook up to the tv as well as other digital devices such as an upconverting DVD player. Aside from these two minor issues, this television really is an excellent buy. I would however recommend that you but it locally (sorry Amazon) and have the store take it out of the box, turn it on, and have them either hook up a dvd player with a color calibration DVD or tune it to a channel with a light colored background to make sure it has neither dead nor stuck pixels nor any visible bands. Believe me, you do not want to suffer through having to return a large tv because there are banding issues. For more on what banding is, google the lc-46d62u model on the AVS forum and read all of the horror stories that many have dealt with. I would highly recommend this television, but everyone has different needs and you should always do a thorough investigation of what set would best suit your situation. The AVS forum is a good place to explore this. Best wishes on your purchases. Larry.
LC37D62U Review This is an incredible TV for the money. You will NOT find a better quality TV for your money than Sharp. Sony may be a slightly better TV but the significant increase in price is not worth it as far as I am concerned.
The glossy and crafty finish of this TV will make any room look like a million dollars and the picture quality is worth a million dollars.
Furthermore, Sharp has EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. My 3rd Sharp TV (Model LC37D40U) arrived with a defective printed circuit board. Sharp arranged to have the TV picked up from my house and I noticed that the repair shop scratched the frame of the TV during the repair process.
The repair shop failed to take any responsibility for the physical damage that they caused but Sharp took immediate action. Sharp sent me a brand new LC37D62U (latest model) as a replacement for the scratched TV and this TV functions flawlessly.
As a result of this fantastic service, I will only buy Sharp TV's from this point forward. This is my 3rd Sharp Aquos TV and I refuse to buy any other brand of HDTV.
My only complaint about this TV is that the TV only has 1 DEDICATED composite input port and 2 NON-DEDICATED component/composite input ports.
A NON-DEDICATED Input Port means that there are BOTH one component (HD) cable connector AND one composite (SD) cable connector sharing the SAME input port. This means that you MUST choose the connector type (HD or SD) based upon your input device (HD or SD). A DEDICATED Input Port means that the input port ONLY has one HD component cable connector OR one SD composite cable connector -- but NOT both.
I would have preferred the TV to have 2 DEDICATED COMPONENT INPUT PORTS and 2 DEDICATED COMPOSITE INPUT PORTS rather than my having to chose between the component or composite cable connectors on the same input port. However, there are 2 additional HDMI INPUT PORTS which compensate for this input design.
This is NOT a real big deal. I have my HDTV set top box plugged into Component/Composite Input Port #1 using the HD component cable connectors. My DVD/VCR plugged into the one dedicated composite input Port #2 using the SD composite cable connectors and I have XBOX 360 plugged into Component/Composite Input Port #3 using the HD component cable connectors. I do NOT use either one of the HDMI Input Ports yet.
The remote is very very easy to use and it has lights on it which is nice when you are watching TV in the dark. Programming the TV and setting the TV up is a breeze.
Do not waste your money with lessor brands like Olevia because you will definitely notice a vast difference in picture quality. Instead, save your money and spend the extra $300 - $400 to buy a Sharp because the difference in picture quality is similar to the difference between a Ford Taurus and a Mercedes Benz - get my drift.
This is simply a fantastic quality TV for the money.
I plan to buy another Sharp LC 42" inch set this year because Sharp is a great brand of TV.
Great picture, cheap details Let me first say, I do not own this Sharp TV, but feel somewhat qualified to give my point-of-view.
Like many of you, I was limited to a 37" set due to existing cabinet restrictions. Wife would not let me get rid of the existing furniture, etc.... Due to the configuration of our cabinet, even the new 40" narrow bezel sets were not going to work for us. So, I made a project to find the best 37".
Here were the issues I (we) face:
- The only 37" plasma ever made is now out of production (Panasonic)
- Most of the major manufactures do not make 37" any longer (it seems 40 is the new 37)
- Wanted full 1080p
- Wanted maximum hook-up options
So my choices were limited to three:
- Sharp Aquos LC37D62U
- JVC LT-37X688
- LG 37LB5D
I was lucky my local Fry's electronics store had all three of these models displayed side-by-side. Plus they do not tend to have aggressive salesmen lurking around try to "help". I was able to spend a couple hours (over a several visits), playing with all three sets. I was free to select HD and SD inputs, and adjust all the settings. Here is what I found:
- Picture quality on all three was really very good... the latest generation of LCD sets have really come a long way. I am picky, and would not have considered an LCD before now.
- Overall HD picture quality on the Sharp was just very slightly better than the other two (very very close here, and may even be psychological since I had expected the Sharp to look best).
- SD and DVD picture quality on the LG was the best
- Color accuracy was the best on the LG (easiest adjustment to get natural/warm tones)
- Viewing angle on the LG was the widest
- On screen menu system on the LG was the best (although Sharp was good also)
- LG has three HDMI inputs (the others have only two). Three HDMI is the new standard, and will be important in many cases (DVD player + satellite + home network box or video game = 3).
- LG remote was clearly the best (Sharp remote was oversized, illogical, and cheap feeling)
- The sound on the Sharp was abysmal (tinny sound, max volume level far too low). Honestly, this $1200 TV sounded like a $5 AM radio.
- The JVC was the best value ($999 on Amazon today), and would be a good choice for a bedroom set.
Conclusion: I purchased the LG 37LB5D, and am very happy. Simply put, LG gave the highest impression of quality. I know this sounds strange, since I have never really considered LG a "premium brand" before now. It took a few weeks of inner reflection, to pick the LG over the respected Sharp brand.
It seems Sharp spent all the money on the excellent LCD panel itself, and really economized on the details (sound, remote, connection options, etc...). Good TV, but no cigar.
