Sharp AQUOS LC-15B6U-S 15" LCD Flat Panel ED-Ready TV

by Sharp

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.9 x 13.8 x 2.3 inches ; 9.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 18 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001WV6DC
• Item model number: LC15B6US
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #174,951 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 28, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

PleASINg to the eyes when it's off as well as when it's on, Sharp's LC-15B6U-S LCD TV is little more than 2 inches deep yet produces a vivid, 15-inch image using Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View LCD panel. The space-saving set is a member of Sharp's acclaimed AQUOS line, and it provides an ideal means for enjoying TV, DVDs, and/or videocassettes in the kitchen, bedroom, or dorm room. The monitor includes a built-in 181-channel cable tuner--feed it a cable-TV signal and you've got a high-resolution video display and a full-fledged television.

The screen's 4:3 aspect-ratio is perfectly suited to most broadcast TV programs. This is an EDTV monitor, which means it's a step closer to high-definition or HDTV than standard TVs. When used with a progressive-scan DVD player (or 480p-output DTV set-top box) you'll get seamless, razor-sharp images from your favorite movies and concert videos. The set gives you a higher contrast ratio and wider viewing angles than conventional LCD screens--500:1 and a full 170 degrees viewing angle, vertical and horizontal--while its black TFT anti-glare coating makes it bright enough to view its rich colors with ease, even in well-lit rooms.

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 (with no risk of image burn-in), space savings, light weight/easy positioning, and energy efficiency (most LCDs use substantially less power than their CRT equivalents). 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).

Weighing in at about under 12 pounds (with stand), the LC-15B6U-S is easy to position and reposition. The unit sits comfortably on any flat surface with the included stand, which detaches for wall mounting (with any compatible mounting kit, none included).

Component- and composite-video inputs accommodate everything from DVD players to VCRs, camcorders, and gaming consoles, and the set's stereo speakers are powered by 2.1 watts per channel. With the LC-15B6U-S's NTSC, PAL, and SECAM compatibility, you can view video sources from the U.S., Western Europe, and Eastern Europe, and all will appear properly formatted, provided you have the proper region decoding for any DVD sources. The screen offers 640 x 480 (VGA) resolution.

Other features include auto clock, which automatically sets the TV's time clock for display on demand, a remote control, SAP (second audio program, for listening to alternate language tracks on select cable broadcasts), and V-Chip parental control (which lets you block TV content based on content ratings).

What's in the Box
TV, detachable stand, remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

Sharp AQUOS LC-15B6U-S is less than 3" deep with an elegant design and features the most advanced video processing for superb picture quality. And with Sharp's proprietary XGA Advanced Super View LCD panel, it delivers high brightness, 500:1 contrast ratio and 170-degree viewing angles. It is truly TV for any room (or any space) in the house!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sharp LC-15B6U-S 15" AQUOS, December 3, 2004

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J. Quinn (Sarasota, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sharp AQUOS LC-15B6U-S 15" LCD Flat Panel ED-Ready TV (Electronics)

Beautiful looking unit, very light and excellant sound from such a small unit. The menu controls are very easy to navigate, the system found all channels and pretty much set it self up with no input from me. I like the letterbox features, the auto clock and the remote is very easy to navigate. The picture quality is good except for motion scenes. I found that LCD's do not match the clarity of motion of a tube tv. ANY motion is just not clear and is quite evident in extreme motion scenes. If it wasn't for this drawback, I would have rated it a 5.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable Picture and Quality, October 21, 2005

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Bigrin (Ann Arbor, mi USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sharp AQUOS LC-15B6U-S 15" LCD Flat Panel ED-Ready TV (Electronics)

This is the best small unit TV ever owned. Sharp's quality in remarkable. Has many neat features, too many to list. Sound is great and the picture is even better. Auto contrast feature is nice, but the slimness and weight are remarkable. Compared all LCD Flat panel's, read all the reviews and decided to jump into the Sharp. Amazon had the best deal going. Great price and a quality unit.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 15" Aquos, February 13, 2005

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S. Pickford (Schenectady, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sharp AQUOS LC-15B6U-S 15" LCD Flat Panel ED-Ready TV (Electronics)

Looks absolutely great, takes up almost no space for the size of the screen, fantastic image. LCD screens still don't match the quality of a regular CRT television when displaying images of fast moving objects. This is a small drawback considering all the advantages (and it just looks cooler). The auto setup worked great, and there are many easy to use options to fine-tune your preferences. Removeable covers for recessed input jacks are a nice touch to keep all the wires and cable out of sight and neater.