Product Description

The AQUOS LC46E77U sets a new standard for large-screen flat-panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant new design, the LC46E77U produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The LC46E77U utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View Superlucent / Black TFT Panel with Spectral Contrast Engine XD, providing high Contrast Ratio, 4ms response time and wide viewing angles (176°H x 176°V). In addition, the LC46E77U includes 120HZ Fine Motion Enhanced for the ultimate in fast-motion image processing. The LC46E77U has built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and include 5 HDMI inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, and 2 HD 1080p component video inputs. The LC46E77U features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle recessed bottom-mounted speakers. The included table stand features swivel capability for viewing angle convenience, and is also easily removed for wall-mounting applications.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11523 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: High-gloss black with gold accent
• Brand: Sharp
• Model: LC-46E77U
• Dimensions: 30.24" h x 43.81" w x 12.78" l, 48.50 pounds
• Native resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Display size: 46

Features

• 46-Inch Full HD 1080p HDTV LCD-TV with 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced
• 10-Bit AVS Superlucent LCD Panel
• 5 HDMI terminals, PC input, RS-232C Input
• 4ms response time
• Spectral Contrast Engine XD for Deep Black Level

From the Manufacturer
From the Manufacturer Manufacturer's Review (April 26, 2009)
Part of Sharp's E77U series, the 46-inch LC46E77U LCD Full 1080p HDTV offers increased video performance, improvements in energy efficiency and a dazzling new design. It features Sharp's 10-bit Superlucent Advanced Super View (ASV) panel for a dramatically bright and crisp picture with reduced haze and reflectivity. The Superlucent panel applies an ultra-smooth finish that minimizes gloss while intensifying panel brightness and contrast. It also includes Fine Motion Enhanced technology for 120 Hz Frame Rate Conversion and a special dejudder feature that helps eliminate background motion artifacts on Blu-ray movies, fast pixel response time of 4ms (milliseconds), and wide viewing angles of 176 degrees so you can view the television from virtually anywhere in the room.

The ASV panel with Spectral Contrast Engine XD (Extreme Dark) provides a high dynamic contrast ratio, enabling deep blacks and vibrant colors, and a special dejudder feature results in the smooth reproduction of film content. Two components of Sharp's Spectral Contrast Engine--Optical Picture Control (OPC) for automatically adjusting luminance to room brightness and lighting conditions and Brightness Preservation picture processing--make the E77U series very energy efficient. In fact, all models in this series exceed the EPA's ENERGY STAR certification requirement by at least 15 percent.

This E77U series HDTV comes equipped with a full array of connectivity options, including five HDMI (version 1.3 with Deep Color and 24p input capability) and two component video inputs, all of which are 1080p compatible, accepting signals from Blu-ray and advanced gaming devices. A dedicated PC input and RS-232 port for custom installations add to the feature set.

Not only does the E77U series provide a stunning picture, but it also features a new design sure to complement any decor. The black cabinet blends elegantly into to a soft champagne gold hue that accents the bottom of the frame, befitting both modern and traditional design schemes.

In addition to this 46-inch model, the 120 HZ E77U series includes the 40-inch LC40E77U and 52-inch LC52E77U. Sharp also offers these similarly outfitted 60Hz models: 40-inch LC40E67U and 32-inch LC32E67U.

Key Features

• Screen Size: 46 inches
• Full 1080p HD (Learn more)
• 10-Bit Panel offers more colors (Learn more)
• Superlucent Advanced Super View (ASV) LCD Panel provides pure whites, deep blacks and a more vivid range of color (Learn more)
• Spectral Contrast Engine XD (Extreme Dark) dynamic contrast ratio with 450 nit brightness
• 4ms response time
• 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 60,000 hour lamp life
• Active Contrast: Dynamic range extension based on advanced real-time picture analysis for greater sense of depth.
• Wide viewing angles (176°H x 176°W) enable viewing from practically anywhere in the room
• 120 HZ Fine Motion Enhanced for the ultimate in fast-motion picture quality (Learn more)
• Optical Picture Control (OPC) automatically raises or lowers the TV's brightness to match your room's ambient light (Learn more)
• Seven 1080p compatible inputs including five HDMI (v1.3 with Deep Color) and two HD component inputs
• Built-in tuners: ATSC, QAM and NTSC tuners provide access to DTV and analog TV channels.
• Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing including a solar-powered factory (Learn more)
• V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content.
• Audio: 10W x 10W stereo speakers (for 20 watts of total power)
• Removable swivel table stand included
• 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty
• AQUOS Advantage extends your warranty and adds special benefits (Learn more)

Connections
A variety of multimedia devices can be connected to the set through any one of the four HDMI 1.3 inputs, and the customizable remote lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just one device. HDMI is the best performing interface for displaying an HD source on an HDTV. With the convenient 15-pin dSub connection, you can connect to your computer system and play your favorite PC games.

• HDMI (version 1.3): 5
• Component: 2
• Composite A/V: 2
• S-Video: 1
• PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1
• Digital audio output: 1 optical
• See a schematic of all the ports

Dimensions

• TV without stand: 43.83 x 32.15 x 3.95 inches (WxHxD); 41.9 pounds
• TV with stand: 43.83 x 32.5 x 12.8 inches (WxHxD); 48.5 pounds
• What size TV should you get?

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Full HD 1080P Resolution

By dividing each pixel into two sections and developing an advanced driving system, Sharp's new Multi-Pixel Technology delivers more natural and accurate color reproduction when viewing the screen from virtually any angle. This technology improves extreme-angle viewing by approximately 60 percent. Full HD, or 1080p, contains 1920 x 1080 pixels, 1.5 times more scanning lines than conventional HD TVs. More scanning lines mean more pixels, more details and a better picture. Sharp's 1080p panel uses an impressively high-speed liquid crystal to cut response time to 6ms. The fast response time keeps images smooth even in the midst of high-speed motion.

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120 HZ Fine Motion Enhanced

Displays with 120 HZ capability provide a smoother picture with less jitter and makes scrolling text easier to read. Sharp's advanced processing technology delivers ultra-smooth fast motion--no matter what the source. Many LCD HDTVs use a technology that has the ability to display 60 frames of video per second, or 60Hz. Sharp uses a unique proprietary algorithm to display 120 frames per second, or 120 HZ--thereby enhancing the smoothness of objects such as grass on a football field or a baseball player swinging a bat. When thinking about 120 HZ versus 60 Hz, consider the analogy of a flip book with 10 pages showing a character walking from point A to point B. If the book doubles in size, there will be twice as much information and the character's transitions will be smoother.

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10-Bit Panel

A 10-bit panel is capable of displaying up to approximately one billion colors, while an 8-bit panel is capable of displaying approximately 16 million colors. This means richer color and a more accurate, more brilliant depiction of the world on screen. And you'll get smoother transitions between colors as a 10-bit panel has the ability to show up to 64 times the color variations of an 8-bit panel. This panel technology is a great match with Blu-ray Disc players and high definition game consoles, which take greater advantage of the additional color spectrum and depth.

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Superlucent Advanced Super View (ASV) LCD Panel

Sharp's innovative Superlucent Advanced Super View (ASV) LCD panel technology provides pure whites, deep blacks and a vivid range of color thanks to a dynamic contrast ratio up to 27,000:1 and LCD TV industry leading 4ms response time for true film-like smoothness. The new Superlucent ASV panel also applies an ultra-smooth finish that minimizes gloss, providing an excellent balance of light control that cuts down reflection from the panel. The leveled panel surface draws together external light and intensifies the panel brightness and contrast. The clear pictures reproduced on this panel takes full advantage of the details of a 1080p panel. Additionally, by changing the layout of circuits inside the LCD panel and by reducing the number of parts, Sharp engineers developed the slim-line design which reduces depth by 25 percent, allowing placement of the BD80-series televisions in virtually any setting.

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Optical Picture Control Sensor

Optical Picture Control (OPC) is a sensor on all Sharp AQUOS LCD HDTVs that, when activated, will automatically raise or lower the brightness level of the TV to match the ambient lighting in a room. Think about how bright a TV can seem when laying in bed at night. OPC automatically adjusts its brightness level to make it easier for your eyes to adjust and be less likely to hinder the ability for someone else in the room to sleep while you watch TV. A dedicated Power Savings button allows you to set the Power Saving level that can result in decreased overall power consumption and increased backlight lifespan.

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Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing

Opened in 2006, the Sharp LCD television plant in Kameyama, Japan, includes one of the world's largest roof-mounted solar electricity installations. All Sharp factories achieved green status according to international recommendations that combine economic efficiency, social-mindedness and environmental conservation. At the factories, cogeneration and photovoltaic power generation systems supply approximately one-third of the total energy used. Combined with an on-site fuel cell system that converts energy without combustion, Sharp has reduced CO2 emissions by 40 percent per year. It's Sharp's goal that by 2010, the emissions avoided through the use of Sharp's energy-creating and energy-saving products worldwide will equal their annual global emissions. All Sharp products are designed and manufactured to virtually eliminate lead, mercury and cadmium.

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AQUOS Advantage Program

Sharp AQUOS LCD televisions are covered by a 1-year warranty for parts and labor, but you can get even more coverage and extra benefits by enrolling in the free AQUOS Advantage Program, including: 3-month extension the manufacturer's limited warranty Dedicated toll-free number directly answered by AQUOS Advantage Advisors Extended customer support hours (including weekends and holidays)for added convenience Next-Business-Day service scheduling Expedited turnaround time on all in-home service visits If your TV cannot be repaired on the first visit, the Sharp Authorized Service Provider will provide you with a complimentary 32-inch HD loaner TV until your original TV is repaired. Learn more at AQUOSAdvantage.com.

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Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

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Customer Reviews

Very fine TV
Quality
I had another LCD Sharp for four years before this one. That one has survived two cross-country moves and the pixels are still perfect. My feeling is that Sharp's panels tend to have fewer dead pixels than their competition. Also, there are many fewer complaints about the sets suddenly not turning on after two months (in stark contrast to Samsung). So I regard Sharp as a high-quality but relatively cheap LCD TV maker.
Picture
The picture quality is fine (I'm not a videophile) and HDTV really is lovely. Imagine being able to see the food served on the Food network... to say nothing of a football or golf ball. I like the 120MHz motion de-juddering, but I have it turned to low rather than high. It really is quite unnatural in the high setting - everything looks like an episode of the Teletubbies. Maybe I'll get used to it. The "OPC" thing is annoying, but you can turn it off and/or stop the little leaves from appearing every thirty seconds. I think it has something to do with dynamic contrast, which takes the ambient light in the room into account, but I can't be sure. Suffice it to say, the picture is pretty good.
Sound
Also fine - how loud do you want it? Actually, the bass is a little overdone, but I've hooked up a soundbar and everything sounds great now. Nicely enough, this set acts a bit like a receiver: all my audio signals get channelled into the TV through HDMI connections and then I use a digital audio output to send it to my soundbar. I don't need multiple wires to connect my soundbar. I thought that was a nice feature.
Set-up
Easy. Clear manual. Good menus. Functional remote control (which also operates my other Sharp TV and looks almost identical!).
Why buy?
The styling is fine. It's not as thin as the latest Samsungs but it's only 40 lb (that's considerably lighter than last year's D85U, which this replaces) and the design works well.
It's energy efficient. Again, only the much more expensive Samsung LED-based LCDs are better, but they don't have even lighting across the whole screen. Oh, there's a Philips Eco-TV, too, but I never saw that in the shops.
It's high quality and does the job. Basically, it's a brand name product with the latest technology at a no-name price.
Why only 4 stars?
I wanted an LED set! No, seriously, this is a great TV with plenty of inputs (9 by my count, of which 5 are HDMI) and it's energy efficient and light enough to transport or wall-mount. It's not the lightest or the brightest or the loudest or the fastest, nor is it the cheapest, but it's a good compromise on all those things.

Several pros, some cons.
I got this LCD to replace an Aquos 42D65U; mainly because of my old set lacked a 10-bit panel and 120Hz video processor, features that are present with this set.

I am kind of picky regarding features and while some people might think Im a bit exaggerated regarding details this review is to address anyone whom needs to know specific details to help to decide about getting this set.

PROS:
-There are a lot of options in the menu that let you fine-tune the calibration of the image. If you own a calibration DVD or Blu ray you can easily achieve a perfect image and color balance that can also be tweaked to your personal taste.
-Input lag in GAME Mode is practically inexistent; I read that some brands have severe input lag while other brands also offer some sort of GAME mode to reduce such lag, but after personal comparisons Sharp manages it better.
-120Hz processing gives you a very smooth image and not as exaggerated as displayed by other brands and also NO artifacts!
many people turn this option off because it sometimes look unnatural, and I agree. Watching a movie that looks like a soap opera its not cool and sometimes it looks just plain silly and eerie, but this set manages it without going to the extreme and looks smooth and natural...and you can just turn it off if it bothers you.
Also note this: NO artifacts!

CONS:
note: I repeat, Im picky, maybe you wont notice these CONS and if you do you may not give a lot of thought to it as they are not catastrophic faults.
-that 10-bit panel promise of smooth transition between colors is not quite true. While it certainly alliviates some instances of color transition, that step between different shades of the same color are still present, not a deal-breaker issue, maybe you even havent noticed it.
-Light Banding, If you dont know what banding is, dont look for it, dont go fishing for problems. Old Aquos set had this problem and VERY more noticeable than it is in this set; also not a deal-breaker but mildly annoying if you look for it and visible only in specific panning scenes.
-Transitions of skin tones in faces sometimes look a bit posterized, or softened. Im stubborn and picky I want to see the pores on averyone faces, be able to count the eyelashes! But if you watch TV from the recommended distance then its absolutely no problem and also it might be a matter of personal taste for some people since professionals recommend to set the Sharpness of the picture at low settings. Turning down the Fine Motion and dejudder settings dont alleviate this issue, but as I said, its only somewhat visible in skin tones at close-ups, otherwise the details of objects are spot-on.

MOVIE and GAME modes are my recommended settings since I found both DYNAMICs, STANDARD, PC and USER modes more of a chore to calibrate and ultimately pointless since movie/game work perfect for me.

The picture is gorgeous, Blu Ray movies look amazing and both Xbox and PS3 also have excellent image quality and no lag. The price is really accesible compared to other brands and it might not have LAN connectivity or included content as weather widgets or cooking recipes as competing sets but you might already have several devices that offer those functions and its not a big deal.

So if you are disappointed in looking around the web or forums for those very specific details regarding this LCD I hope this helps you.

Awesome picture!
Just setup the tv last night to watch the Blazer game (thumped Denver!!!). Incredible picture and the faster processor kept up with the action pretty well (120hz). Setup was a snap, very intuitive if you've plugged in most any other electronics/gaming systems.
The only knock on this set are the speakers which if turned up are flat and tinny. That is not a concern for us as we've wired for surround however if you do not have a sound system I would consider a sound bar.