Sharp Aquos LC52SE94U 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

by Sharp

Product Details

• Item Weight: 85 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 93 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B00121QIA2
• Item model number: LC-52SE94U
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #84,817 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Manufacturer's Description--July 1, 2008

The "Special Edition" AQUOS SE94 series is designed to offer a premium LCD TV experience, including ground-breaking design, industry-leading picture quality, and custom web-based content to enhance the viewing experience. With a unique "Cornerstone" and Slim-line Design and textured cabinet, the SE94 is truly elegant. The series features Sharp?s 10-bit full-HD Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel and introduces an astonishing 27,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for simply amazing picture quality, extraordinary color and the blackest blacks. Through the unit?s Ethernet jack, users have access to AQUOS Net, a revolutionary service providing customized Web-based content as well as real-time customer support. 120Hz frame rate conversion produces the ultimate in fast-motion image processing on LCD TV?s. The SE94s? recessed bottom-mounted speakers are detachable and the included table stand removes easily for wall-mounting applications. AQUOS LINK enables convenient control of your other devices using just your AQUOS TV remote.

• What size TV should you get?

Key Features

• Incredibly thin slim-line design

  New -- DLNA-Compatible: for better interopability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers (Learn more)
• New -- Aquos Net (Learn more)
  
• 10-Bit Panel offers more colors (Learn more)
• Full HD 1080p resolution (Learn more)
• 27,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio with 450 nit brightness
• 4ms response time
• Fine Motion Advanced 120 Hz Frame Rate Conversion for smoother fast motion (Learn more)
  
• Five-wavelength backlight for incredibly rich color(Learn more)
• 60,000 hour lamp life
  
• 3 HDMI ports: Simplay compliant (Learn more)
  
• Cornerstone Design (Learn more)
  
• Manufacturing including a solar-powered factory (Learn more)
• OPC function: Automatically alters brightness to adjust to changing room conditions
• 3D-Y/C Digital Comb Filter to help eliminate dot crawl and the moiré effect
• One side-mounted composite video input provides quick access for switching components, with an additional two rear inputs for stationary system accessories.
• Built-in tuners: ATSC, QAM and NTSC tuners provide access to DTV and analog TV channels.
• PC input easily turns your TV into a PC monitor via 15-pin dSub.
• Picture-in-Picture enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources
• V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content.
• Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.
  
• Auto wall mount compatible:3-dimensional operation via TV?s remote control; no external IR receiver required.
• Removable table stand included
• 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty

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Cornerstone Design

The SE94 series? distinguished "Cornerstone" design sets these models apart from the competition, combining a stunning, new textured finish with eye-catching corner accents and detachable bottom speakers to match modern home décors. As with the AQUOS D64 series, the SE94 series features a slim-line design that?s 28% slimmer than the previous generation and 9% lighter. The units also include a detachable table stand for wall mounting flexibility.

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AQUOS Net

When connected to an existing Internet connection through the unit?s Ethernet jack, SE94 users can access AQUOS Net, a revolutionary service that is able to provide customized Web-based content as well as real-time customer support directly on the AQUOS television. Sharp intends that SE94 owners will be able to configure "widgets" to check the local weather forecast, get stock quotes or even follow their favorite comic strip, while watching television, all directly from the TV?s remote control. Sharp is working with Web-based content providers to deliver reliable, constantly updated information. Through AQUOS Net, consumers will also have access to unparalleled customer support for their television, including the ability to have dedicated Sharp advisors connect remotely to their TV to assist in adjusting the TV?s settings and optimizing picture quality for the best viewing experience. This interactive tool, known as AQUOS Advantage Live, is easily accessible from the AQUOS Net Portal Website. In addition, AQUOS Net provides consumers with instant access to important information about their television. Consumers can find FAQs that explain HDMI, HDTV and other TV technology-related features, as well as view the user manual directly on the AQUOS LCD TV. A "What?s New" page will also be available, outlining exciting new products and news from Sharp.

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Advanced Super View (ASV) LCD 10-Bit Panel

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%, allowing placement of the D64-series televisions in virtually any setting. Sharp?s innovative LCD panel technology, Advanced Super View panels provide pure whites, deep blacks and a vivid range of color. The panel provides a dynamic contrast ratio up to 27,000:1 and LCD TV industry leading 4ms response time for true film-like smoothness. A 10-bit panel increases the color capability from more than 16 million colors to more than one billion colors. This means richer color and a more accurate, more brilliant depiction of the world on screen

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Full HD 1080P

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 a 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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120Hz Fine Motion

The SE94 Series uses 120Hz Fine Motion Advanced Frame Rate Conversion as a way to help improve picture quality. This increases the display image to 120 frames per second, doubling the conventional 60 frames per second. Sharp uses a unique algorithm to help smooth edges on moving objects such as a swinging baseball bat or a speeding motorcycle. By creating new images and filling the gaps, the motion is smoother and sharper.

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Five-Wavelength Backlight

Sharp vastly improves natural color reproduction with the development of its four-wavelength backlight system, adding a remarkably vivid crimson red to the palette?and changing the way LCD TV is viewed. The SE94 series takes the technology a step further with a five-wavelength backlight system, adding an even deeper green. The result is more accurate reproduction, especially of nature scenes.

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Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)

You already know something about digital living. There?s the TV and digital video recorder in your family room. (And another set in your bedroom.) You have a PC and digital printer in your office, along with a network attached storage device. And you?ve copied all your music onto your portable music player and haven?t had to open a CD case for years. But getting them to talk to each other can be pretty tough. Why is it still so difficult to send digital content from one device to another? Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a collaboration of the world?s leading consumer electronics, PC and mobile companies that has created design guidelines for a new generation of products that can work together ? no matter the brand. Think for a moment about all of the photos locked away on your home PC that you wish you could access while entertaining your friends and family. Now, thanks to DLNA enabled devices, a DLNA-enabled PC can be accessed from the comfort of your living room or family room via a DLNA-enabled HDTV, where you can enjoy your memories with friends and family, without having to deal with the hassle and non-intuitive PC experience. Or, say you recently downloaded your daughter?s birthday party video from your digital camcorder to your PC. Now you want to share it with your parents who are visiting. Without DLNA, you probably have to burn a DVD of the video or hook up the camcorder to the TV. With DLNA, you can just use your TV?s remote to call up the video on your TV. That?s it.

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Manufacturing

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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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Connectivity

Sharp has incorporated advanced HD connectivity and networking capabilities that expand the HDTV?s functionality. A variety of multimedia devices can be connected to the set through any one of the three Simplay compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs (including one on the side), and the customizable remote lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just one device. Connect HD digital devices like disc players, game consoles, and satellite dish components into the 2 rear connections and use the side-mounted input for cameras, camcorders, and laptops. 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. All Connections HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface version 1.3): 3 (2 rear/1 side) Ethernet port Component video: 2 (Y, Pb, Pr) S-Video input: 1 side/1 rear A/V inputs: 1 side/1 rear PC Input (D-Sub): 1 RF antenna inputs: 2 HDMI-CEC Headphone jack

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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

Product Description

Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) Resolution

Built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC Tuners

Next Generation 10-Bit ASV LCD Panel

AQUOS Net

AQUOS Link Function

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilled with the TV, June 20, 2008

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J. Lucas (Lexington SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sharp Aquos LC52SE94U 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I found the buying experience through Amazon's authorized retailer to be great. I was a bit nervous about spending such a large amount of money with a retailer I knew nothing about but the transaction was perfect. As for the TV. I don't know much about the tech side but the picture quality is outstanding. I did start out with the analog cable but upgraded to digital 1080p and found the money is well worth it. The TV needs to be fed the high quality signal to perform at its best.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great picture, a few features missing, November 19, 2008

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J. Suppe (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sharp Aquos LC52SE94U 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

From a geek perspective:

This TV gives a great picture. It has so far been great for me and outperforms my roommates 1yr old Bravia XBR in a few areas. I was holding off for many months from buying and finally these were reduced to a reasonable price-size ratio. I couldn't give 5 stars because there are several cons- none of which are deal breakers but they broke my heart to be missing or incomplete. Overall, great set and I highly recommend over anything else on the market for quality and looks, although as far as usability features go they could be refined a bit more.

As noted in there are some cons which I will reiterate here as well:

Pro:
- Great contrast ratio.
- Size of the bordering on the set are small.
- No LED lit logo (sony's do that).
- Plenty of inputs.
- Great motion response: games look great. Great response in general actually: over a 25' VGA cable it looks great as a computer monitor.
- Audio input for couple with VGA input.
- RS232 port and decent specifications in the documentation to control the set.
- Detachable speakers

Cons:
- No Picture in Picture: with so much screen, only one input at a time?
- No labeling of inputs: If your input is not digital it won't know what it is.
- PC inputs are limited in resolution: Even though it is not practical to scale up to 1080p for VGA and be visible, it would be nice- especially since the set is tauted as being 'Full 1080'. Although it does function and look nice at lower resolutions, not all of them are supported.
- No DVI.
- Speakers are not as great as they could be, although this set begs for wall mount and speaker removal (they are removable).
- One feature of this thing is the 'Net' which is a really dumb downed slow web utility to view 'widgets' like current weather, stock prices, etc. Usability of this feature is not so great and it is too slow to be purposeful. Would be great if it were always on and customizable (email notifications would be great).

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Bad Pixels no satisfaction from Sharp, December 29, 2008

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Joe H. (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sharp Aquos LC52SE94U 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I purchased the Sharp LC52SE94U LCD HDTV through Amazon. The actual seller was OneCall(Huppin's). After 3 days 2 pixels went bad. Contacted OneCall, they said it was a manufacturer's defect & they would not be able to help me. They gave me the number to Sharp customer service. One interesting thing about the product, when I opened up the box it appeared that the LCD screen had been pulled out and replaced in the box. The internal packaging surrounding the display appeared to have been removed and replaced. When I mentioned this to the person at OneCall he stated that they did not open the product prior to shipping it to me. When I received the product it was still sealed with two nylon straps each covered with the OneCall's labels to ensure it had not been opened during shipping. So, if it had been taken out of the box it was prior to being shipped to me by OneCall.

Called Sharp and they had me take pictures of the problem and send the pictures to them via email. I sent the pictures to Sharp and received this response via email:

"We have reviewed the pictures, and the unit is within our specifications."

When I responded and ask what their specifications were for this type of defect I received the following from Sharp.

"
The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 3,147,264 thin film transistors, giving you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product.

Sincerely,

Mrs. ***** ********
AQUOS Advantage Advisor
Customer Assistance Center
Sharp Electronics Corporation
1-87-SEE-AQUOS
[e-mail]
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It is my opinion that since this is a display system any error in the display would have direct affect to the performance of the product. I have High Definition cable and these defects are easily noticed during low light and night scenes.

A friend of mine had been considering purchasing a Sharp LCD HDTV but after hearing about my problems he is now planning on buying a Samsung.

Gave it 2 stars because it is a very nice display but the defects are very annoying. Sharp appears to have poor manufacturing processes and customer service. Why roll the dice with your hard earned money.

I have shopped on Amazon for many years. Their pass-through purchasing system has become very problematic with too many sellers each having numerous disparate reviews. If I had purchased this product from a brick & mortar store I would have been able to return it or exchange it. With OneCall this is not an option. In my opinion don't buy from Amazon, don't buy from OneCall, or and especially do not purchase a Sharp LCD TV.

Joe H