Sharp Aquos LC46D92U 46 LCD Flat Panel HDTV

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Sharp Aquos LC46D92U 46" LCD Flat Panel HDTV
 
Manufacturer: Sharp
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Product Description
The AQUOS LC-46D92U LCD Television sets a new standard for large-screen flat panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution, dramatically enhanced black level and an elegant new design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The LC-46D92U utilizes the next generation of Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel with multi-pixel technology, providing 15,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 4ms response time and wide viewing angles (176? H x 176? V). In addition, the AQUOS LC-52D92U includes 120Hz frame rate conversion for superior fast-motion image processing. The LC-46D92U is an HDTV with built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners and includes 3 HDMI inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, 1 DVI-I and 2 HD 1080p component video inputs, as well as RS-232C for PC control. The LC-46D92U features a sleek piano black cabinet with detachable, recessed bottom-mounted speakers, and the included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications.

Product Details
  • Pixel Resolution 1920x1080 for display resolutions up to 1080p
  • Audio System - 15 Watts per channel to 2 speakers for stereo sound
  • Brightness 450 cd/m2
  • ATSC QAM NTSC Tuners
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio - 15,000 - 1

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Customer Reviews
KDL-46XBR2 vs. 46D92U!
 
Review Date: April 19, 2007
Reviewer: Christophe, Louisville, KY
I ordered a Sharp 46D92U after living with a Sony KDL464XBR2 for a while. My wife and I love the XBR2, but right now both sets are set up side by side in my living room and while there's a long list of things that we prefer about the Sony; after several evenings of viewing, the Sony's going back to the store and the Sharp has a new home.

Now that's not because of looks. Neither my wife nor I have ever found televisions attractive. They tend to be these big ugly hunks of glass that are best hidden away when not in use. Not so the XBR2, we find the XBR2 to be the most attractive looking flat screen package on the market. It looks like a thing you want hanging in your living room. The Sharp? The Sharp looks like a really big computer monitor. We had a tough time ordering it in the first place because we find it so ugly and the Sony so pretty.

It's also not because of the build quality. Don't get me wrong, the Sharp is built well. But the quality of the buttons, the labels on the ports, all much lower on the Sharp than the Sony.

Nor is it because of the "out of the box" sound. The Sony's speakers and sound have it hands down over the sharp which sounds tinny and thin and quiet compared to the Sony.

But then there's the picture quality. This is after all a TV; not a vase, not a computer keyboard, not a stereo, it's a TV. The two boxes are set up side by side in our living room and here's the net. Coming out of a Blu-Ray player, the Sony looks worse on almost every scene compared to the Sharp. The Sharp has this clear "no panel blur" picture that is just incredible. The Sharp displays a level of detail in the darker scenes that the Sony just cannot match.

Don't get me wrong, if we'd not done the side-by-side, we would have continued to be completely happy with the Sony. The XBR2 has an incredible picture. But it's not as good as the Sharp's. Motion on the Sharp is better. Dark scenes on the Sharp are better. The only downside is that all that "sharp-ness" makes the source material look grainy once in a while. So, if you are willing to put up with the Sharp's looks and not going to rely on the built in speakers for sound, this may be the set for you.
Wow! Now That's HD!
 
Review Date: April 27, 2007
Reviewer: Saint Brutus,
I have been researching flat panel TVs for months now trying to decide between Plasma vs. LCD, TV size, and picture quality. What I found was the Sharp LC46D92U. First of all LCDs appear to be the direction of the industry as there may be limitations to the advancements that can be made with plasma technology. Secondly the advances made with the Sharp LC46D92U have put to rest all of the advantages held by plasma sets in the past. Plasma TVs for example had deeper blacks than LCDs because plasma TVs do not use a back light. Also in the past, faster moving scenes on large LCDs have been a problem because the frame rate conversion was to slow to keep up with the fast motion. The Sharp LC46D92U put all issues to rest because they doubled the frame rate conversion solving the fast motion problems, and a 5 wave back light has solved the black level problems. Now, I could go on about how this set is superior showing you all of my research, but I don't feel that I need to as this set speaks for itself. Be sure to get the D92 module as it is the latest set with the advanced 5 wave back light, 120z frame rate conversion, and the 4ms response time. Also watch out for the previous D62 and D82 modules as some stores are still trying to push old stock (Best Buy & Circuit City, etc.). These old modules do not have the latest advances nor do they have as many connections, and they had some banning problems on the old modules. Also as a side note this set is 1080p Full HD, so it is ready for the latest forms of HD (1080p) (Blue Ray DVD) (HD DVD). All in all, the picture is fantastic and the price can't be beat and that is why I bought the Sharp LC46D92U.
Excellent HDTV with top-rate features!
 
Review Date: July 22, 2007
Reviewer: Pasig CT,
Just got this Sharp LC46D92U from a local store. I chose it because, it was at the time of purchase, the latest ASV LCD made at the Kateyama 2 factory in Japan with 4ms response time, 120Hz frame rate conversion and the new 5 wavelength backlight (all latest technology for LCDs). After trying it out for the last few days, I was not disappointed. I played HD-DVD movies at 1080p from an XBOX 360 Elite via HDMI and the picture quality was excellent! The blacks were black and contrast level was amazing. I also had to dial down the brightness because the preset level was at the highest. There were no banding issues seen. I did not see any dead pixels or any clouding issues. I am very pleased with this flat panel TV and would recommend it highly.
Sharp Aquos LC46-D92U
 
Review Date: December 29, 2007
Reviewer: Stephen D. Seidel,
We ordered the Sharp Aquos LC46-D92U on the internet, since all local stores were pushing the D82U model to clear their stock. In addition, we saved a few hundred dollars in the process. The TV was brand new, not a refurbished model. Many local stores incorrectly inform customers that internet purchases are refurbs and that is how they sell at a reduced price. Just remember that the internet stores will not accept a return on screens this large. The Sharp TV worked just fine for two hours and then developed a bright blue line just left of center, stopping half way up the display. I immediately called Sharp and took six digital pictures of the problem and E-mailed them to their technical service department. In a couple of days Sharp called and informed me that a brand new replacement would be shipped and the defective one would be picked up at zero cost.
One week later the delivery truck stopped at our house right on time. The new D92U (manufactured in November 2007) was set up and the defective one was boxed up, no questions asked. We waited for eight hours before we plugged it in so that the TV would be at room temperature. The picture was perfect and the sound was very good - I do not use the simulated surround setting. In my opinion the Sharp LC46-D92U picture beats even the fifth generation Sony XBR picture. Sony still lists response times @ 8 msec in their specifications. I research everything before I buy. Internet purchases do not always proceed without problems and local store purchases are not always smooth sailing either. I just want you to know that Sharp does stand behind the Aquos products and that I am thrilled with the performance of this set. Read the book and go through the setup screens step by step. I used HDMI cables for all hookups. I have a Sony Blu-Ray and a Toshiba HD DVD player and both work equally well. Direct TV in HD is exceptional. Returns on these high tech displays by all manufacturers are not that uncommon. There are many good products to choose from, but for the money Sharp cannot be beat. I would not trade this set for anything that Sony or Samsung has to offer. I hope that this short review helps in your buying decision.
18 months of research
 
Review Date: April 7, 2008
Reviewer: Sean Rene, Tempe, AZ United States
I spent 8 months reading and waiting and watching the 3 bext LCD tvs in the 46" arena. And it was SOOO worth the wait!
I weighed the LCD TVs in the areas of HDMI connections, contrast ratio, response time, refresh rate, and a few more -but most importantly watched the price every week from August '07 to March '08!
The top three brands were Sharp, Toshiba, and Sony using only the top of their lines in the 46" arena -and watched and waited as all three prices dropped significantly after early Feb (Super Bowl) and saved my self over $1,000!
Will update this review after 2 months of using the new TV.
So far:
No banding problems
Great picture after calibrating
Very poor speaker system but adequate if temporary
Easy to assemble stand and speakers
Aboslutely NO glare at all
Great viewing angles
Easy to hook up: DVD, Cable box, Game system
Great HDTV
 
Review Date: September 14, 2007
Reviewer: Alex Ruskewich, Connecticut, USA
I received the TV from 6th Ave Photo through Amazon quickly and with no problems. The ordering was hassle free and efficient. The Sharp Aquos installed with no problems, but as with any electronics as sophisticated as this YOU MUST READ THE MANUAL. I've had the set for over 2 weeks and am very satisfied
amazing!
 
Review Date: August 12, 2007
Reviewer: Rajiv Pramanik, San Francisco, CA USA
My parents bought this tv via the internet and they are amazed. at first we were worried there was some banding, but the helpful technician came by and showed us the setting of the dvd player was wrong. voila no banding....
AMAZING BLACKS
BRIGHT COLORS
FAST REFRESH!
GREAT SERVICE ALSO! (they were worried as it is hard to return this item...0

Much better than the sony or samsungs! Now I am planning to save up money to buy my own.
Buyer's remorse
 
Review Date: November 16, 2007
Reviewer: Carl Hart, Virginia Beach,VA.
After comparing the specs on the various high end LCD models,
I chose the Sharp Aquos LC46D92U set.It has a remarkably clear picture . My image source is the 5- pickup feed from a Direct TV satellite dish. This set delivers. My regret...I should have upgraded to the larger size ( 52" ).It's not so much that bigger is better, but wanting a home theater experience versus a TV experience.
High Quality, High Price, The Height of Vewing
 
Review Date: December 26, 2007
Reviewer: New Owner Nov 2007, Alabama
After careful review it came down to this TV and similar Sony. I have had a few Sony's and while expensive, they are good TVs. The specifications on this TV could not be matched anywhere, but its how it looks in person that will always carry the day. After having owned the TV for at least 30 days, I know there are great TVs out there - but, I am sure I made a great decision. This TV is incredible - if you have the right settings. Standard TV channels are ok (and you are going to find that on all large screen TVs), but high def channels or DVDs are unlike anything else I can still see on the shelf. Others have talked about the need to change the settings and that is so important. I worked for many days tweaking the settings and still find some greens a tad harsh. But if you are will to pay the price and work with the settings, this TV will redefine your viewing experience.
Worth The Wait
 
Review Date: February 18, 2008
Reviewer: Greeek, Santa Clarita, CA. USA
I had waited a year to buy this TV, and it did not disappoint. Great design, easy to setup, and the picture is awesome!!. Incredible value for the stats that this set provides.

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