Features:

• 6000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
• PC input
• Enhanced color filter fore 150% higher contrast ratio
• Built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners
• 16:9 wide-screen aspect ratio

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
With a screen size of 32", the elegant AQUOS LC-32D42U easily enhances the decor of any family room, living room or den. With a true 16: 9 aspect ratio, HDTV resolution of 1366 x 768, Sharp's award-winning LCD technology and breathtaking color purity, it is a next generation TV to carry you into the high-definition future.The AQUOS LC-32D42U utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View Black TFT Panel providing a 6000: 1 dynamic contrast ratio, 6ms response time and a wide 176 x 176 degree viewing angle. The AQUOS LC-32D42U is an HDTV with built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuner and includes 2 HDMI and HD component video inputs as well as a 15 pin mini D-sub input for PC compatibility. The AQUOS LC-32D42U features a black cabinet, and the included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications.

Amazon.com:
With screen size 32", the elegant AQUOS D42U Series easily enhances the decor of any family room, living room or den. With a true 16:9 aspect ratio, HDTV resolution of 1366 x 768, Sharp’s Emmy award-winning LCD technology and breathtaking color purity, it is a next-generation TV to carry you into the high-definition future. The D42U Series utilizes Sharp’s proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel providing 6000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 6ms response time and wider viewing angles (176°H x 176°V). Both models are HDTVs with built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and include 2 HDMI and HD component video inputs as well as a D-sub, 15-pin input for PC compatibility. The D42U Series features a black cabinet and the included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications. Optional Wall Mount Brackets are also available: AN-37AG2 (Tilting) and AN-LCGWF (Flat).

Feature List

• 16:9 ASV LCD Panel from Sharp’s state-of-the-art Kameyama factory producing 6000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and 6ms response time.
• True 16:9 wide-screen aspect ratio with 1366 x 768 HDTV resolution.
• Wide Viewing Angles (176°H x 176°W) Sharp's AQUOS viewing angles are so wide, you can view the TV clearly from practically anywhere in the room.
• PC Input conveniently turns your TV into a PC monitor.
• Enhanced Color Filter uses finer points to achieve higher throughput, enabling deeper, more vivid colors and 150% higher contrast ratio.
• High Brightness (450 cd/m2) AQUOS LCD Televisions are very bright. You can put them virtually anywhere – even near windows, doors or other light sources – and the picture is still vivid.
• Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuners provide access to DTV and analog TV channels.

Rating : - Sharp's 6ms Refresh Rate Makes A Big Difference.
In my opinion, the Sharp LC-32D43U and LC-32D42U provide the best overall value for the money, when compared to comparably priced 720p native resolution LCD TVs.

I have owned the Sharp LC-32D42U for 4 months now and I couldn't be happier. The Sharp LC-32D42U and LC-32D43U 720p TVs are identical, with these exceptions: The 42U has a low-gloss frame with a silver base while the 43U has a high-gloss screen frame with a black base. (The 42U is a lower cost warehouse version and the 43U is a higher cost department store version.)

One downside to these Sharp TVs is that they reportedly do not do well deinterlacing or recognizing 3:2 pulldown when fed 1080i signals. However, when fed their native 720p signals, these TVs perform beautifully. Some reviews also mention subpar standard-definition 480i video processing (I rarely watch analog TV or VHS); fewer picture adjustments than many LCDs (this has not presented a problem for me); inability to change aspect ratios with HDMI sources (this won't bother purists who appreciate a movie director's intended aspect ratio). When fed a 720p signal from a cable or satellite box, HD reception looks great. (Sharp also recommends that the 720p output setting be used with Blu-Ray and HD players.) I have not experimented with the computer input, but most people report being satisfied with it.

In spite of its faults, the main attraction of these two Sharp LCDs is that they produce outstanding picture quality with 720p input: Deep blacks, vivid contrast, accurate colors and a very fast 6ms refresh rate which makes a big difference during fast motion scenes. When viewed next to comparably priced Sony, Samsung and Toshiba LCDs with 8ms refresh rates during fast panning and other fast motion scenes, the clarity of the Sharp TVs is vastly superior. This fast refresh rate is also the reason that many gamers prefer the Sharp TVs.

Unlike several other LCD brands, all of the Sharp digital processing (automatic brightness, enhanced picture contrast, black level expansion and digital noise reduction) can be disabled. The LC-32D42U can be found in the $700 range, making it a much better buy than its higher priced fraternal twin, the LC-32D43U. Also, the industry trend toward low-gloss LCD screen frames (such as the one found on the LC-32D42U) makes good sense, because black matte screen frames do not reflect room light or show dust and fingerprints.

Admittedly, the Sharp TVs do not have the greatest sound. The Sharp TVs can be configured to variable stereo audio output (simultaneously muting the TV's internal speakers) and the volume level of external self powered speakers (I am using an Altec Lansing 3-piece computer speaker system) can be controlled with the Sharp remote. Wireless headphones can also be used, with full volume control from the remote and the TV also has an optical output which can be used to direct digital sound to a surround sound receiver.