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Sharp's LC-45GX6U AQUOS is a state-of-the-art 45" wide screen HDTV that can easily enhance the decor of any family room, living room or den. The LC-45GX6U is the largest LCD-TV available with a built-in HDTV / Cable CARD system, and it displays all content in full HD spec (1080p) resolution, the highest of the DTV resolutions. With a true 16: 9 aspect ratio, full HDTV resolution of 1920 x 1080 and breathtaking color purity, it is a next-generation TV to carry you into the high-definition future. The LC-45GX6U utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel, which provides levels of high brightness (450 cd/m2), an 800: 1 contrast ratio, and wide viewing angles (170? x 170?). The LC-45GX6U with full Cable CARD "Plug and Play" capability also features an elegant new design with detachable speakers to ensure thesound is as outstanding as the picture. In addition, the included table stand can be easily removed for wall mounting applications.Other features that distinguish the LC-45GX6U: an AVC System (TU-GD10U-T) that houses all terminals for convenient connections; HDMI, DVI-I and 2 HD component video inputs; a PC Card slot which allows you to record and view still images and video on a PC Card; and the next generation of Sharp's proprietary Quick Shoot video circuit, which enables a fast response time of less than 12 ms. Amazon.com Product Description:
Picture-frame thin at just 3.7 inches, Sharp's sleek, titanium-finished LC-45GX6U LCD television offers a giant 45-inch display and a stand-alone component to house all wires and connections, leaving you free to enjoy your big-screen set in all its streamlined glory. The HDTV- and PC-compatible Advanced Super View high-definition television houses both NTSC and ATSC (HDTV) tuners and all necessary inputs and outputs, so there's no need for supplementary components; the detailed, 1,920 x 1,080-resolution television is ready to go right out of its box. The AQUOS LC-45GX6U offers a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio to match your favorite movies, and full compatibility with high-definition video sources up to 1080i. Mounted just below the screen are 2 detachable, high-aperture aluminum speakers powered by 10 watts per channel. A handy PC Card slot lets you record still images and MPEG-4 video on a PC Card and view them on the TV, and Sharp's proprietary Quick Shoot video circuit ensures a lightning-quick response time of less than 12 ms for smooth-as-silk video and gaming graphics (easily one of the fastest screens available). The set's authorized CableCARD ability means the set will also receive digital cable television systems services directly from the cable operator without requiring a bulky, external cable box. LCD screens offer a number of benefits over CRT monitors and televisions, including general ease of use, freedom from eye strain (no screen flickering or radiation emissions), quiet operation (no high-pitch "flyback" noise, an issue with CRT TVs), accurate image geometry (no curvature distortion or susceptibility to magnetic interference from, say, speakers), long screen life (no risk of image burn-in), space savings, and light weight/easy positioning. They also tend to be cheaper and, to some eyes, slightly more natural looking than their plasma flat-panel counterparts, which usually "spec" higher (higher brightness, higher contrast ratio). The LC-45GX6U's Advanced Super View/black TFT (thin-film-transistor) screen offers exceptionally wide (170- by 170-degree) viewing angles and an extraordinary contrast ratio of 800:1 for super-black blacks. Its high brightness (450 cd/m2) ensures wide dynamic range for vivid colors, great depth, and realism. You can place it anywhere--near windows, doors, or other light sources--and its picture will remain vivid. And, with its 60,000-hour lamp life, the backlight life is long enough to give you viewing pleasure for many years. This sleek titanium set includes a matched AVC system to house all terminal connections, eliminating wires and providing more convenient proximity to other components. The AVC System features 2 high-definition component-video inputs, 1 DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface-Integrated) input, 1 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) input, 2 composite-video inputs, and 1 S-video input. An optical digital-audio output routs HDTV signals' Dolby Digital 5.1 surround content (where applicable) to a compatible surround receiver and multichannel speaker system. DVI-I is a direct-digital DVI terminal capable of transmitting both analog and digital video data from PCs and video cards. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV or monitor. HDMI supports standard-definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED), or high-definition (HD) video, plus multi-channel digital audio--all using a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports up to 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements. What's in the Box
LCD TV with detachable speakers, a table stand, a remote control, remote batteries, an AVC system (with cable), an AC power cord, an RF coaxial cable, a cable clamp, 2 wall bracket units, and a user's manual. + Read more.... |  |
- Great on HD, less so on Analog