Sharp LC40LE830U Quattron 40-inch 1080p 120 Hz LED-LCD HDTV, Black

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 37 x 25.2 inches ; 36.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 44 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B004NP1E9E
• Item model number: LC40LE830U
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,135 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Sharp's LE830 series reinforces its leadership in the HDTV field, complete with Sharp's proprietary Quattron quad-pixel technology, which adds a fourth color-yellow-to the traditional RGB pixel format, for richer color and brilliant picture detail. An LED backlit X-Gen LCD panel enables a dynamic contrast ratio of 6,000,000:1 for seriously deep blacks. Sharp's 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced motion processing virtually eliminates blur and motion artifacts in fast-moving video. The LC-40LE830U also boasts connected TV services, including Vudu apps, Netflix streaming video, CinemaNow, Blockbuster On Demand, Alphaline Entertainment, and Napster. Plus, with built-in Wi-Fi, connectivity is easier than ever. This also makes for an easy connection to AQUOS Advantage Live, the industry's leading online support system, to help ensure you get the most out of your new television.

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127 of 132 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best LED, June 14, 2011

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This review is from: Sharp LC40LE830U Quattron 40-inch 1080p 120 Hz LED-LCD HDTV, Black (Electronics)

I shopped around for awhile trying to decide between plasma and LED. I went to a few stores to see the TVs in person and to compare all the different brands and features. I had seen commercials for the Sharp Quattron so I specifically wanted to check it out.

Hands down the Quattron has the best, brightest, and clearest picture amongst the LED/LCDs. I looked at all the plasmas which just seemed so dull compared to the LEDs and specifically the Quattron. I wanted the LED because it weighed less, consumed less energy, was brighter, and didn't have the risk of burn in or a plasma TV hum, or the glare issue everyone is talking about. It comes down to personal preference really and the debate will never end over which technology is better. But you CAN use facts to determine which to purchase. If you don't care about viewing angle, and want a brighter picture, lower weighing and power consuming product, then you choose LED. The newest LEDs really do have good black levels compared to prior years LCDs.

The Quattron's colors truly are more crisp and richer than even other LEDs that I compared it to--it was so obvious with all of them side by side (especially with scenes containing yellow). I found the colors to be pretty realistic, true, bold, and rich. Some reviews I read were saying how the colors seemed unreal or fake. You be the judge. You can calibrate this TV however you want so each to his own with regards to color. I left it on standard and everything looked great right out of the box.

It isn't as "fast" on paper as some of the 240hz models (mainly those with 3d), but it doesn't need to be. I'm not worried about motion because my 3 year old regular LCD with 120hz from samsung handled sports and motion just fine, and this TV does as well. As the other reviewer was stating, this 120hz motion engine is a beast. It, at times, makes you feel like you are on the set the movement is so smooth. Sometimes it may seem artificial its so realistic/smooth as he was stating so you can turn down some of the effects depending on what you are watching. I've compared this movement to other TVs and the movement is *consistent* on this TV and has no blur, whereas on some other LED/LCDs you will notice edge blur even on regular shows and I'd hate to see those on sports.

I'm upgrading from a 46" Samsung Touch of Color that was top of the line back in 2008 and this 40" Sharp blows it out of the water in every way. I'm going to be upgrading to the 46" version of the Quattron since I love it so much.

Network setup was easy, it found my home wireless network. I was really impressed by the built in wi-fi. I didn't even have to configure anything. I just turned the TV on, it found my network, and immediately asked if I wanted to upgrade to the latest software/firmware. The Netflix and other apps work fine, but honestly just about EVERY device now has all these built in apps (my ps3, blue player, and now the TV). So I prefer to use the apps via my PS3 to take the burden, if any, from the TV. Sound is plenty for this TV, but you can obviously upgrade to a home theatre system. I was satisfied with the built in sound and it was plenty loud for my needs.

Bottom line is this is a very high quality LED. I have never invested in a Sharp product. I've always stuck with Samsung, but this TV has won me over. It is so high quality from the TV to the remote control (love it). You see this quality in the price, and with TVs, you get what you pay for.

Final verdict? I am completely satisfied with this TV. It's very thin, light weight, bright, gives an awesome picture, and has good audio. If you want this caliber of a TV, but don't need the built in Wi-Fi (for many reasons), you can save money and get the 810 series. If you want all the bells and whistles get the 830 series, and if you want everything plus the 3D, try the 835 series.

69 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Turn off Film Mode, May 19, 2011

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This review is from: Sharp LC40LE830U Quattron 40-inch 1080p 120 Hz LED-LCD HDTV, Black (Electronics)

At first I couldn't believe how unbelievably clear things looked! But then it started to weird me out a bit. I felt like I was the camera man and at times it took me out of the story. Also I noticed way too much detail in animated films and they didn't quite seem as fluid as they should be. In action based movies I started noticing that certain parts were suddenly moving a slight bit faster than seemed normal. This is when I really started to investigate all the features. To make a long story short, I figured out that the setting called film mode was giving these awkward effects. Basically turn it off to have a better viewing experience. The TV looks fantastic without the added feature so it's pretty much unnecessary for most situations.
Also make sure you do some color calibrations. Start with the movie AV mode and work your way from there.
Just remember no TV is perfect out of the box no one setting is perfect for everyone. Play around with the colors and settings until it looks good to you. I'm extremely pleased with the purchase!

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great LED TV for the price, September 12, 2011

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This review is from: Sharp LC40LE830U Quattron 40-inch 1080p 120 Hz LED-LCD HDTV, Black (Electronics)

Reviews play a big part in any television purchase and since I relied heavily on them, it only made sense for me to provide a good review that could help others. Overall, once this TV is setup correctly and all calibration and adjustments are made, it is by far one of the best TVs out there in terms of picture quality, clarify and accuracy. The out of box setting is acceptable but will feel like you are at a big box electronics store. There are a few calibration settings out in various forums so just search for them, try them all and choose your pick. There is some clouding especially when displaying blacks but nothing that will stand out during a normal movie. It is not distracting enough to take your attention away from any movie. Overall blacks are great. TV is loaded with features and options starting from full calibration settings to internet apps galore. One big con is that the navigation menu/software is far from superior. In fact, it can be downright horrible at times. You will get used to it but it could be better. Internet WI-FI built in is great but getting a good signal is not the best. I ended up using a wired connection with a wireless repeater. The TV tuner is borderline. It takes a few seconds to switch between channels regardless of advancing channels or punching in the channel numbers. Like other reviewers said, do not count of advancing channels, just punch in the actual channel you are looking for. Finally, this LED TV is the best value out there. For the price, you cannot go wrong. It is clearly about $200 cheaper than the competition and Sharp makes their own LCD panels. Here are a few calibrations from various sources. I do not take credit for these calibrations.

Calibrations from AVS Forums
AV Mode Movie (AVS)
OPC Off
Backlight 16
Contrast 35
Brightness 0
Color -5 or -8
Tint -5
Sharpness 1

CMS Hue
Red 0
Yellow -20
Green 16
Cyan 0
Blue 0
Magenta 27

CMS Saturation
Red 10
Yellow -9
Green 0
Cyan -5
Blue -10
Magenta 0

CMS Value
Red 0
Yellow 15
Green 0
Cyan 6
Blue 10
Magenta 0

Color Gamut Range Expanded
Color Temp Low

Motion Enhancement 120
Quad Pixel Plus On
Active Contrast Off
Gamma Adjustment 0
Film Mode Off
Digital Noise Reduction Off
Monochrome Off
Range of OPC N/A
Power Savings Off


Calibrations from CNET
AV Mode Movie
OPC Off
Backlight 4
Contrast 30
Brightness 1
Color 0
Tint 0
Sharpness 0

CMS Hue
Red 0
Yellow 4
Green -5
Cyan 2
Blue 0
Magenta 2

CMS Saturation
Red 0
Yellow -2
Green -1
Cyan 0
Blue -7
Magenta 0

CMS Value
Red 2
Yellow 0
Green 9
Cyan 4
Blue 3
Magenta 0

Color Gamut Range Standard
Color Temp Low
R Lo =11
G Lo =7
B Lo = 13
R Hi = -2
G Hi = -7
B Hi = 0


Motion Enhancement 120
Quad Pixel Plus On
Active Contrast Off
Gamma Adjustment 2
Film Mode Off
Digital Noise Reduction Off
Monochrome Off
Range of OPC Any
Power Savings Off