Sharp LC32E67U 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black

by Sharp

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 30.4 x 22.7 inches ; 32 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 32 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: B001T6WGQ0
• Item model number: LC32E67U
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,712 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Manufacturer's Review (April 26, 2009)
Part of Sharp's E67U series, the 32-inch LC32E67U LCD HDTV offers an exceptionally detailed Full 1080p picture, improvements in energy efficiency and a dazzling new design. It features Sharp's Superlucent Advanced Super View (ASV) panel for a dramatically bright and crisp picture with reduced haze and reflectivity. The Superlucent panel applies an ultra-smooth finish that minimizes gloss while intensifying panel brightness and contrast. It also includes a fast pixel response time of 6ms (milliseconds) and wide viewing angles of 176 degrees so you can view the television from virtually anywhere in the room. It also comes equipped with advanced gaming features to satisfy video gamers looking for superior picture quality. Sharp's proprietary Vyper Drive circuit reduces the lag time between the game console input and the TV display to imperceptible levels, ensuring video gamers a seamless gaming experience.

The ASV panel with Spectral Contrast Engine XD (Extreme Dark) provides a high dynamic contrast ratio, enabling deep blacks and vibrant colors, and a special dejudder feature results in the smooth reproduction of film content. Two components of Sharp's Spectral Contrast Engine--Optical Picture Control (OPC) for automatically adjusting luminance to room brightness and lighting conditions and Brightness Preservation picture processing--make the E67U series very energy efficient. In fact, all models in this series exceed the EPA's ENERGY STAR certification requirement by at least 15 percent.

This E67U series HDTV comes equipped with a full array of connectivity options, including four HDMI (version 1.3 with Deep Color and 24p input capability) and two component video inputs, all of which are 1080p compatible, accepting signals from Blu-ray and advanced gaming devices. A dedicated PC input and RS-232 port for custom installations add to the feature set.

Not only does the E67U series provide a stunning picture, but it also features a new design sure to complement any decor. The black cabinet blends elegantly into to a soft champagne gold hue that accents the bottom of the frame, befitting both modern and traditional design schemes.

In addition to this 32-inch model, the 60Hz E67U series includes the 40-inch LC40E67U. For a step up to Sharp's 120 Hz Fine Motion Enhanced technology--which helps eliminate background motion artifacts--check out the 40-inch LC40E77U, 46-inch LC46E77U and 52-inch LC52E77U.

Key Features

• Screen Size: 40 inches
• Full 1080p HD (Learn more)
• Superlucent Advanced Super View (ASV) LCD Panel provides pure whites, deep blacks and a more vivid range of color (Learn more)
• Spectral Contrast Engine UD (Ultra Dark) dynamic contrast ratio with 450 nit brightness
• 6ms response time
• 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 60,000 hour lamp life
• Active Contrast: Dynamic range extension based on advanced real-time picture analysis for greater sense of depth.
• Wide viewing angles (176°H x 176°W) enable viewing from practically anywhere in the room
• Optical Picture Control (OPC) automatically raises or lowers the TV's brightness to match your room's ambient light (Learn more)
• Six 1080p compatible inputs including four HDMI (v1.3 with Deep Color) and two HD component inputs
• Built-in tuners: ATSC, QAM and NTSC tuners provide access to DTV and analog TV channels.
• Manufacturing including a solar-powered factory (Learn more)
• V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content.
• Audio: 10W x 10W stereo speakers (for 20 watts of total power)
• Removable swivel table stand included
• 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty
• AQUOS Advantage extends your warranty and adds special benefits (Learn more)

Connections
A variety of multimedia devices can be connected to the set through any one of the four HDMI 1.3 inputs, and the customizable remote lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just one device. 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.

• HDMI (version 1.3): 4
• Component: 2
• Composite A/V: 1
• S-Video: 1
• PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1
• Digital audio output: 1 optical
• See a schematic of all the ports

Dimensions

• TV without stand: 30.5 x 20.36 x 4.1 inches (WxHxD); 23.1 pounds
• TV with stand: 30.5 x 22.75 x 9.65 inches (WxHxD); 27.6 pounds
• What size TV should you get?

Learn More

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Full HD 1080P Resolution

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 an 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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Superlucent Advanced Super View (ASV) LCD Panel

Sharp's innovative Superlucent Advanced Super View (ASV) LCD panel technology provides pure whites, deep blacks and a vivid range of color thanks to a dynamic contrast ratio up to 27,000:1 and LCD TV industry leading 4ms response time for true film-like smoothness. The new Superlucent ASV panel also applies an ultra-smooth finish that minimizes gloss, providing an excellent balance of light control that cuts down reflection from the panel. The leveled panel surface draws together external light and intensifies the panel brightness and contrast. The clear pictures reproduced on this panel takes full advantage of the details of a 1080p panel. Additionally, 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 percent, allowing placement of the BD80-series televisions in virtually any setting.

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Optical Picture Control Sensor

Optical Picture Control (OPC) is a sensor on all Sharp AQUOS LCD HDTVs that, when activated, will automatically raise or lower the brightness level of the TV to match the ambient lighting in a room. Think about how bright a TV can seem when laying in bed at night. OPC automatically adjusts its brightness level to make it easier for your eyes to adjust and be less likely to hinder the ability for someone else in the room to sleep while you watch TV. A dedicated Power Savings button allows you to set the Power Saving level that can result in decreased overall power consumption and increased backlight lifespan.

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Manufacturing

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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AQUOS Advantage Program

Sharp AQUOS LCD televisions are covered by a 1-year warranty for parts and labor, but you can get even more coverage and extra benefits by enrolling in the free AQUOS Advantage Program, including: 3-month extension the manufacturer's limited warranty Dedicated toll-free number directly answered by AQUOS Advantage Advisors Extended customer support hours (including weekends and holidays)for added convenience Next-Business-Day service scheduling Expedited turnaround time on all in-home service visits If your TV cannot be repaired on the first visit, the Sharp Authorized Service Provider will provide you with a complimentary 32-inch HD loaner TV until your original TV is repaired. Learn more at AQUOSAdvantage.com.

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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

The LC32E67U offers high performance at a top value. With a 16:9 aspect ratio, Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 and fine color purity, it is a next-generation TV to carry you into the high-definition future. The LC32E67U utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View Superlucent / Black TFT Panel providing high Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 6ms response time and wide viewing angles (176°H x 176°V). It is an HDTV with built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and includes 4 HDMI and 2 HD component video inputs as well as a D-sub, 15-pin input for PC compatibility. The LC32E67U features a black cabinet and the included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars extremely satisfied, May 6, 2009

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audi "geo" (Fort Laud., FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sharp LC32E67U 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black (Electronics)

if you're looking for a 32" lcd with 1080p then this one
will not upset you or your pocket. i shopped for at least
3 to 4 months for a 32" lcd and could not find anything that
would satisfy my budget. just when i made up my mind to buy
a samsung i compared both at the store and realized the sharp
was not only over $100 cheaper but the quality was better. i
also find this lcd to have goods looks too. goes great with
the fine wood bedroom set and wait until you hook up the ps3.
by the way i paid just under $630.00

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Quality and Excellent Price, May 22, 2009

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Javier E. Jovel Melendez (Clovis, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sharp LC32E67U 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black (Electronics)

I've owned this television for about a month now and I am completely and fully satisfied with my purchase.

The video quality of the TV is superb. I have experienced Digital Television with HD programming via just a regular cable connection and the HD programming looked great from FOX (they broadcast at 720p for their sporting events)

I also connected my XBOX360 using an HDMI cable and I must say that the image from a 1080p connection are amazing. Games such as H.A.W.X and Call of Duty World at War look amazing. The Vyper drive actually does work, I was wondering about it at first, but if you're a gamer you can actually tell that there is almost no lag whatsoever in the game display. Usually games such as Guitar Hero have an annoying lag, but not with this TV. Also, watching HD movies through Netflix works great.

The third component that I hooked up my tv with is my computer. I hooked it up using a regular RGB computer monitor cable, and the image is great, the smart stretch feature on the television to stretch the feed to full screen works the best and looks great.

Some people often complain about these televisions speakers, but if you have a receiver or something that you can connect the audio out from the television then this shouldn't really be a problem. I connected my dvd player's speakers to the television just with regular mono cables and it works great.

The Menu's are easy to navigate and setting your preferred video settings is also easy to do. There are also settings for more advanced users (it breaks down the colors to red yellow green cyan blue and magenta) I've never had to tinker with these settings because the picture looked great right out of the box.

If you're wondering about the TV's power saving settings, they work great. The television has a sensor that can tell how bright or dark a room is and it corrects its picture brightness. The presettings for movie, game, or PC also are easy to navigate through and each input has a memory that will go back to what you set it on last. I find that standard works great with regular tv and movies. Although there is a "movie" pre setting, to me that particular setting looks just a little washed out, but maybe that's just personal preference.

There is one minor nitpick about this television that I wish it had. This television does not have picture in picture capability which surprised me a little bit seeing as how it has so many possible inputs for all the devices, I suppose because it is only a 32" they didn't think of adding the function.

All in all, the television is great, the price is great, and if you want a television for your bedroom or a small living room, then this television won't disappoint.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good TV, not so good as PC monitor, January 30, 2010

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Stan "QA Engineer" (Washington, USA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Sharp LC32E67U 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black (Electronics)

My use case:
* I was looking for a TV that I would primarily use as a PC monitor switching to watch antenna TV once in a while

Pros:
* Delivery was excellent (Amazon uses a 3rd party freight company)
* Excellent viewing angle
* Matte screen prevents from glare
* Price is one of the lowest in its category

Cons:
* TV tuning. Switching from channel to channel is slow. It takes between 3 and 10 seconds, which feels very slow. -1/2 star
* Menu user interface is old schoold. It's hard to navigate around, not intuitive (Even though I am considering myself a technically proficient person). Don't get me wrong. There're lots of configurable options to adjust picture, etc. But when you compare interface to a TV like Sony Bravo... -1/2 star
* No PiP
* Not well suitable as PC monitor. -1 star
- VGA input only accepts a defined set of resolutions up to 1280*1024. 1600*1200 is rescaled to fit the screen, so it's not useful. TV refuses to display any non-supported PC resolution. VGA does not take HD resolution of 1920*1080 (many other TVs do!)
- I had no luck connecting TV to PC with HDMI cable. I bought a brand new ATI video card with HDMI output, connected with a cable. Per pixel sharpness was horrible not suiting for reading text on websites. I had to switch back to VGA cable. It could be a problem my specific setup though, but I tried every possible signal adjustment...