Sharp LC-37D7U 37-Inch Aquos Widescreen LCD TV

by Sharp

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 36.6 x 28.3 x 12 inches
• Shipping Weight: 75 pounds
• 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.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0007UVYLW
• Item model number: LC-37D7U
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #224,482 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Whether you're seriously upgrading your home office or looking to transform your entertainment system, Sharp's high-definition AQUOS LC-37D7U Advanced Super View LCD television is just the ticket. This magnificent 37-inch set is picture-frame thin yet still houses both standard NTSC and digital ATSC (HDTV) tuners, as well as all necessary inputs and output jacks for integrating a range of gear. The 1,366 x 768-resolution television requires no supplementary DTV receiver boxes, however; it's ready to go right out of the box.

The LC-37D7U's widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio matches that of your favorite movies, and it's compatible with high-definition video sources up to full 1080i resolution. The set includes 2 detachable, high-aperture aluminum speakers powered by 10 watts per channel and enhanced by BBE sound and Mach 3 Bass. At just 4.25 inches deep without its detachable stand, the TV's as unobtrusive as a big-screen TV can get, and it's versatile enough to handle wall or table placement.

Sharp's proprietary Quick Shoot video circuit ensures a lightning-quick response time of less than 16 ms for smooth-as-silk video and gaming graphics. The set's authorized CableCARD ability means the set will also receive digital cable television systems services directly from the cable operator without requiring a bulky, external cable box.

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 (no risk of image burn-in), space savings, and light weight/easy positioning. 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).

The LC-37D7U's Advanced Super View/black TFT (thin-film-transistor) screen offers exceptionally wide (170- by 170-degree) viewing angles and an extraordinary contrast ratio of 800:1 for super-black blacks. Its high brightness (450 cd/m2) ensures wide dynamic range for vivid colors, great depth, and realism. You can place it anywhere--near windows, doors, or other light sources--and its picture will remain vivid. And, with its 60,000-hour lamp life, the backlight life is long enough to give you viewing pleasure for many years.

Connections consist of 2 high-definition component-video inputs, 1 DVI-I PC input (Digital Visual Interface-Integrated), 1 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) input, 3 composite-video inputs, 1 S-video input, and 1 RF input (HDTV reception may require an antenna). An audio/video output (composite- and S-video with stereo analog audio) facilitates hookup with a surround receiver, DVR, VCR, or other destination. An optical digital-audio output lets you channel multichannel Dolby Digital surround audio for select DTV broadcasts to a compatible audio/video surround receiver and speaker system.

DVI-I is a direct-digital DVI terminal capable of transmitting both analog and digital video data. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV or monitor. HDMI supports standard-definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED), or high-definition (HD) video, plus multi-channel digital audio--all using a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports up to 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements.

What's in the Box
LCD TV, detachable speakers, table stand, and a user's manual.

Product Description

Sharpâs LC-37D7U AQUOS(R) is a state-of-the-art 37" widescreen1 HDTV that can easily enhance the decor of any family room, living room or den. With a 16:9 aspect ratio, HDTV resolution of 1366 x 768, Sharpâs Emmy(R) award-winning LCD technology and breathtaking color purity, it is a next-generation TV to carry you into the high-definition future. The LC-37D7U utilizes Sharpâs proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel, which provides high brightness (450 cd/m2), an 800:1 contrast ratio, and wide viewing angles (170º x 170º). The LC-37D7U is Digital Cable Ready, including a CableCARD(TM) slot. This means you can "Plug and Play" with any HDTV capable Cable-TV system without a separate cable set-top box. The LC-37D7U also includes the new TV Guide On Screen(R) EPG. The LC-37D7U features a sleek titanium design with black sides and detachable high-aperture aluminum speakers to ensure the sound is as outstanding as the picture. In addition, the included table stand can be easily removed for wall mounting applications. Other features that distinguish the LC-37D7U: HDMI, DVI-I and 2 HD component video inputs and Sharpâs proprietary Quick Shoot video circuit, which enables a fast response time of less than 16 ms. Optional Wall Mount Brackets are also available: AN-37AG2 (Tilting) and AN-LCGWF (Flat) Next-Generation 16:9 LCD Panels from Sharpâs new state-of-the-art Kameyama factory. Wide XGA (1366 x 768) Resolution displays HDTV program images in 720p and is compatible with off-air (terrestrial), cable and satellite HDTV broadcasts.2 High Brightness (450 cd/m2) AQUOS Liquid Crystal Televisions are very bright. You can put them anywhere -- even near windows, doors or other light sources -- and the picture will still be vivid. High Contrast Ratio (800:1) provides incredibleimages whether you're watching dark or bright scenes. Wide Viewing Angles (170º

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sharp AQUOS LC-37D7U 37" LCD TV, September 21, 2005

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Thillaivel N. Ranganathan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sharp LC-37D7U 37-Inch Aquos Widescreen LCD TV (Electronics)

Strengths: In-built HD (ATSC) tuner, Multiple inputs, CableCard slot, Easy menu navigation, slick looks
Weaknesses: No PIP (single tuner), TV Guide setup is complicated, Black levels don't look impressive, No 1080i support
Summary: I had been looking for a good LCD tv for some time. I wanted a set that won't be outdated in 6 months, plus I did not want to pay a huge premium for a top of the line product. Well, LC-37D7U seemed to fit my bill. It offers a performance LCD tv at a fairly reasonable price (since I purchased it from Costco).

I bought the tv about 2 weeks ago at around 2k plus taxes. For a tv loaded with features, the setup was very easy. I used the EZ setup initially. I was up and running (watching a movie in less than 15minutes. The channel setup for cable and over the air signal took some time since the tv goes through hundreds of channel. The default audio and video configuration is very close to what you may end up with. Although I have tweaked it somewhat over the past few days. The menu navigation is pretty intuitive.


LC-37D7U has a native resolution of 1366 x 768, therefore it does not support native 1080i or 1080p resoltuion. One would expect a 37" tv to do so. However the picture quality with 720p incoming res looks stunning. It will be a while before 1080p signal becomes common. On that note, the set has a built-in ATSC tuner. You can plug in a HD media directly to the tv. However, LC-37D7U does not support PIP. The tv does support a freeze frame feature, though. It would have been nice if tey could incorporate PIP support for devices that do not require a tuner, like VCR, DVD, etc.


The viewing modes available in LC-37D7U cover pretty much every kind of incoming signal (aspect ratio). Also, the tv remembers the viewing mode for each input which is very convenient switching from one input to another. The OPC (optical picture control) can be improved according to me. This is a feature where the tv tries to optimize brightness according to the room conditions. I find it a little too dark. This is something that I would expect Sharp to improve in later releases.


The quick shoot mode that Sharp introduced to improve fast action scenes did not live up to the expectation. One can see obvious trailing/blurring in such scenes, expecially the dark ones. I guess under 16ms response time is not good enough for this size tv. But then most LCD tv suffer from this ghosting issue.


I have heard complaints about viewing angle compromise with LCD sets. However, I did not observe any color or contrast shift within +- 90 degrees. If you are watching a tv at wider angles then you should have other concerns.


I have tried 3 different LCD tvs before this. Every time I felt that the regular broadcast looked more grainy than the conventional CRT. LC-37D7U does not suffer from that problem much. One can see the deterioration but it's not significant.


A wide variety of inputs is a nice feature. I would have preferred more S-video inputs. I realized it because both my VCR and DVD do not have component output. Now that I got a couple of component cables, and another DVD player, it doesn't bother me anymore.


I have not yet installed CableCard so can't really comment on the ease of installation and its use.


Overall, I believe that I have the best tv in LCD category that I can buy today for under 3k. I would recommend Sharp Aquos LC-37D5U to those of you in the market for a LCD tv. Certainly, the prices are going to fall and better tvs will be coming out. However, it's a trade off. I pulled the trigger coz I think this was a winner and I am satified.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Caution, April 15, 2005

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CombatJAG (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sharp LC-37D7U 37-Inch Aquos Widescreen LCD TV (Electronics)

I'm not sure anyone would spent $4K on an on-line purchase without doing his or her research. But just in case someone has not. . . .

Please be aware that the photograph Amazon.com displayed for this item is not correct.

--The LC-37D7U has one panel of speakers on the bottom of the screen (similar to the layout of the LC-37GD6U or the LC-32D7U)

--It looks like the item pictured is actually the LC-37D5U model (the one with two speakers--one on the right and left sides of the screen).

Go to www.moretosee.com to see the correct photograph.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing picture with one regret, September 5, 2005

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S. Winograd - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sharp LC-37D7U 37-Inch Aquos Widescreen LCD TV (Electronics)

This was the largest set that would fit into my space. I also looked at the Westinghouse 37 inch HD moniter at Best Buy. The first time, I looked at the Westinghouse the picture looked a bit fuzzy. Then I read the review on CNET which said the Westinghouse picture was actually better than the Sharp. I went back to Best Buy and asked the sales person if the picture on the Westinghouse could be improved. He said it was as it good as it could be. He than said the Sharp was twice the price of the Westinghouse, so I should expect a better picture on the Sharp.In any event, I purchased the Sharp on Amazon during the recent Electronic Express Sale. On HD, the picture is amazing. It's also quite good on regular TV.
My only regret is that Toshiba has just come out with a 37inch LCD with a DVD built in. If I had known, I would have waited to check out that model.