Sharp LC-26D4U AQUOS 26-Inch Flat Panel LCD HDTV

by Sharp

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 33.4 x 19.6 x 10.5 inches ; 42 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 44 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AQE78A
• Item model number: LC-26D4U
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #84,946 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2005

Product Description

With screen sizes ranging from 26" to 37", the elegant AQUOS D4U Series easily enhances the decor of any family room, living room or den. With a true 16:9 aspect ratio, HDTV resolution of 1366 x 768, Sharp's Emmy award-winning LCD technology and breathtaking color purity, it is a next-generation TV to carry you into the highdefinition future. The D4U Series utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel,which provides high brightness (450 cd/m2), 4000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, and wide viewing angles (170 x 170). All three models are Digital Cable Ready, including a CableCARD slot. This means you can plug and playwith a CableCARD from your HDTV-capable Cable-TV system provider, without a separate cable set-top box. The D4U Series features a sleek glossy black cabinet and the included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications. Other features that distinguish the D4U Series: HDMI and 2 HD component video inputs as well as an enhanced version of Sharp's proprietary Quick Shoot video circuit,which enables fast response time of less than 12ms.Optional Wall Mount rackets are also available: AN-37AG2 (Tilting) for 32" and 37" models only and AN-LCGWF (Flat) for 26", 32" and 37" models.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding deal -- and it has HDTV BUILT IN!, May 26, 2006

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Doc Michaels - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sharp LC-26D4U AQUOS 26-Inch Flat Panel LCD HDTV (Electronics)

Don't be misled by the heading that this Sharp set is only "HD-READY." It in fact has all the tuners you need for HDTV built-in, including an ATSC tuner for over the air and a QAM tuner for your digital cable (if you have it).

The picture and quality are OUTSTANDING. Even better is this is the 2005 model, which was made BY Sharp themselves, and not the 2006 model, which was manufactured in another country by a different manufacturer (under the Sharp name).

I can't say what a phenomenal set this is -- especially at Amazon's price. FANTASTIC!

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars No need for a stereo system!!, May 21, 2006

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A/V Addict "A/V Addict" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sharp LC-26D4U AQUOS 26-Inch Flat Panel LCD HDTV (Electronics)

The sound on this tv is just that good. After receiving this item the day after I ordered it(Thank you Amazon!) I have done nothing but watch tv. I am watching HD through my cable company, so they get some of the credit here, but the picture is AMAZING.

The black case on the TV makes it sleek and sporty looking, and will look great using the included pedestal mount, or hanging it on the wall is even better if you wish.

Sharp added all the inputs that you could need on this tv. In my opinion, the HDMI is not worth the money, as you will not notice the difference in the picture quality using component cables, so save the hundred bucks.

Overall, a great buy for an even better price. I can't find a single merchant that will sell this tv for less than or the same as what Amazon gave it away for. You will be thrilled beyond belief when you take this puppy out of the box. Don't let the small screen size fool you. Once you power it up, you are hooked forever!!!

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Television - Warning about Firmware, July 30, 2006

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A. Feibus (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sharp LC-26D4U AQUOS 26-Inch Flat Panel LCD HDTV (Electronics)

First off... the TV is gorgeous. It looks like it costs a fortune, but really this is a fantastic deal for an HD LCD including tuners. We get a decent range of digital HD broadcast over the air here in SF. The picture using upscaled DVDs over HDMI is also incredible.

A warning about firmware. After 30 minutes of using this out of the box, the set started to turn on and off by itself. Turns out there was new firmware released in April. Our set was manufactured in March even though we bought it in late July.

This was a major pain. Because of the size of the TV, we had to bring it to a repair shop and have the firmware upgraded. Sharp paid for it under warranty, but who has time to deal with stuff like that?

The firmware issue is well documented on AVS forums and when you get the upgrade, you will no longer experience these problems, assuming you need it in the first place.

You can check your firmware versions in the service menu. The current versions are 1.04 and 1.12. Mine shipped with 1.03 and 1.11. To access the service menu on this TV:

- Unplug the TV.
- Hold down the Input button and the Volume down button, then plug the TV back in.
- The TV will power on with a little "K" on the left hand side of the screen.
- Hit the Channel Down and Volume Down buttons at the same time.