1. 30-inch, high-definition widescreen TFT LCD monitor; 30.1 x 19.6 x 3.5 inches (W x D x H, without speakers and stand)
2. Wide XGA (1,280 x 768) resolution and high-definition compatibility (up to 720p)
3. 2 built-in cable TV tuners and XGA PC input, 1 DVI digital input, 2 HD component-video inputs
4. High 500:1 contrast radio, wide viewing angles (170 degrees h/v), high brightness (430 cd/m2) render vivid, detailed images
5. Detachable speakers, 10 watts per channel stereo sound

Editorial Review :

Do it with quality, do it in style. Make the move to widescreen, flat-panel elegance with Sharp's 30-inch, widescreen, HDTV- and PC-compatible LC-30HV4U Advanced Super View LCD television. Part of Sharp's stylish AQUOS line, the 1,280 x 768-resolution LC-30HV4U offers a 16:9 aspect ratio to match your favorite movies, as well as high-definition resolution up to 720p (progressive-scan).

Sharp's flat-panels are a fraction of the width of traditional CRT TVs.

At a mere 3 inches deep, the set is perfect for wall mounting, though it comes with a table stand for desktop positioning. The set also includes detachable speakers with 10 watts per channel audio power.

Sharp's ASV panel offers exceptionally wide horizontal and vertical viewing angles, so you can watch TV from anywhere in the room.

The Advanced Super View screen offers exceptionally wide (170-by- 170-degree) viewing angles and a high contrast ratio of 500:1 for super-black blacks. Its high brightness (430 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. A built-in 181-channel tuner lets you plug your cable TV right into the LC-30HV4U and start watching.

AQUOS TVs strive for a high level of energy efficiency.

AQUOS LCD TVs are Energy Star compliant devices, and consume up to 60% less power than CRT systems and about half as much power as comparable plasma TVs.

Two-tuner POP (picture-on-picture) includes a pair of independent cable TV tuners so you can watch two programs side-by-side, or record one program while watching another.

Being too thin to house its many connections (a direct-digital DVI input, two high-definition component-video inputs, four each S-video and composite-video, and an XGA-resolution PC input), the LC-30HV4U comes with a stand-alone AVC System--a set-top box that houses all terminals, minimizes clutter, and preserves the panel's austere look. (For greater placement flexibility, Sharp makes an optional 30-foot extension cable for this device, model AN-PZAVC1.)

What's in the Box
LCD TV, detachable speakers, AVC system (set-top box with all terminals and a short connection cable), table stand, and user's manual.

Customer Review :

Truely is worth every penny

In all seriousness, if you are looking for a quality flat-screen TV, your search is over. The clarity, plus the features, and the good customer service make this a great buy. It would be nice if it were slightly larger for the price, but I can't really complain.

I have a warning though. It's highly addictive and really should be sold with a Surgeon's General Warning on it. I used to be an active, productive citizen of this country, but since I purchased this tv, my productivity has plummetted down the chutes. Even as I speak, there is a graveyard of pizza boxes and potato chip bags surrounding me. I can't leave the tv. I used to have an inferior "box tv", and thought it was plenty enjoyable. But when I got this tv, it was like trying "Ecstasy" for the first time... I had never experienced such a realistic picture, that it was almost surreal! When I thought back to what I had before, I never wanted to go back. Now I am a "Flat-Screen Junkie".

(This makes a great retirement gift, because old people already have money and don't need to be productive)

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Sharp and Stylish and Family Friendly

UPDATE 16/10/2004-- IF YOU WANT TO SEE MORE PICTURES OF THIS TV, HEAD ON OVER TO TIGERDIRECT WEBSITE. THEY GOT A LOT OF DETAILED PHOTOS.

In choosing an Lcd Tv, there are a couple important things to keep in mind: one, video-image quality-- not just what the specs claim for contrast ratios and response times, but what _YOU_ as a human viewer think of the image, and two, is the Tv going to last a long time? Lcd is fragile, and it's expensive!

I searched long for a colour Lcd Tv. The only thing I knew for sure was I wanted a 27 or 30 inch set for affordability considerations. The previous reviewer about right: 30" is good from about 8-10 feet-- 2-3 meters for us who prefer metrics. I think you ought to go to a store and see for yourself what screen size is good for you.

To borrow an analogy from the Mp3 world, the Sharp 30" Tv is like combining the style and friendliness of the iPod and the unmatched output quality of a Creative Zen. Well-- the sound on the Sharp itself is acceptable but not home theatre grade. You should get your own audio setup-- my suggestions include Onkyo, Yahmaha, so forth. What it excels is topclass video quality. Prior to getting this Tv, I spent many hours doing homework and watching tons of Tv in stores. My end conclusion was, Sharp has the best quality-- plus smart cable management so all those messy Av cables get hidden. Since I was going to spend a bloody bunch of money on a Tv, I expected it to be topclass and perform like a champ. What pleasantly surprised me was this excellent 30" Tv was actualy cheaper than many 'no-name' brands I found at CircuitCity, BestBuy, and other stores.

I just got my Tv last night, and so far it's met and exceeded my expectations. I had seen it many times at Tweeter's, but now that I have one in my living room, I realise how much better it looks, aesthetically and video-wise. O yah, you _SHOULD_ get the Avid tuning disc which you can order for $35 from Amazon.

My summary: Lcd Tv is still a high-expense item for most families, but if you've got the money, go for the best-- Sharp Aquos Lcd Tv!

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The best money can by

Well, I'm an unhappy shopper! This 30" widescreen LCD from Sharp was the one I really wanted to buy, after salivating over it many times at my local Best Buy, but because it was well over two grand (plus I was unemployed), so I could only look but not own. Finally I got a cheaper Olevia set, which I'm happy with, but now that Amazon has lowered the price on this Sharp, I wish I had waited. The Sharp's image quality and overall reliability makes it worth the several extra hundred dollars.

Ok, enough venting from me. In case you haven't compared the various LCD TVs from different brands in person, there's no doubt that Sharp's LCD offerings are among the best. Compared to other brands (including my beloved Syntax Olevia), Sharp offers these following advantages:

- Top-of-class image quality. Well some other companies may cite higher contrast or brightness in their tech specs, none offers the same kind of image quality that you'll perceive *subjectively* as Sharp's high-end LCD TVs. Whether it's live sports or the latest DVD movies, the Sharp just does it better. Maybe they use better liquid crystals, or (more likely) better signal processors, Sharp LCDs just give you a better picture.

- Better black-level details than other brands. LCD TVs are notorious for failing to reproduce details in the dark end of the spectrum. If you enjoy movies with lots of dark scenes, you should probably stick with a CRT like Sony's Trinitron. The new Sharp models are better than most, though.

- More refined styling and user interface. Older Sharp Aquos models had the typical first-generation bland looks, but the latest models are stylish and cool.

- Better reliability. I speak this from experience (my own and my friends'). LCD monitors (like all other monitors) have limited bulb life. Almost all LCD TVs you'll encounter now claim "up to 60,000 hours" of bulb life. But when you compare the Sharp with a Syntax or Westinghouse or HP or LG, you'll notice that the Sharp has a more solid feel, which gives you more confidence over its life span than with the other brands. (If you are a Mac or Sony fan, you know what I'm talking about.)

I think if money is tight but you still want an LCD TV, you should consider the Syntax Olevia model. But for the best LCD TV money can buy, get a Sharp. This 30" is good if your viewing distance is less than 8 feet -- a rule of thumb is the you should get a screen size four times the viewing distance. If you want a bigger screen, LCD TVs aren't the answer yet -- the 37" Sharp Aquos costs twice as much as this 30" model! For bigger screens you may want to consider a plasma (Hitachi and Panasonic and Pioneer are the best) or (gasp!) DLP or LCD-based rear projection TV. But for freedom from screen burn-in, better image quality than plasma, and thinness, LCD is the way to go, and this Sharp, at the new price, is simply the best.

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excellent LCD HDTV

This is my first wide screen HDTV and I am impressed. Just watched "Friday Night Lights" with a composite video cable from a progressive scan DVD player. Now I know it's pathetic to use that low end cable but it's all I have until I get component cables. Even with that the picture was great! And the form factor is beautiful with the separate AVC box.
2 thumbs up.

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best money i did'nt spend

so a close freind of mine wants me to set up his home theater (i am a nerd after all) and this is the tv i found and when it arrived i realy... realy, did'nt want to give it up, off air 480i looks pritty good, DVD's 480p is the best i have yet to see.
HD is, wow, real, real good (1080i on my samsung ATSC tuner).
it has the most well thought out inputs i have yet to encounter (eg, 2 ant. in, 1 ant. out, 2 componint inputs ,dvi ;for five and pc totel) other great pointless featurs too.
sharp realy knows how to make a good LCD.
it even looks great when its off.

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1. 26" HDTV LCD TV slim design with a distinctive small foot print.
2. Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuners for DTV and analog TV viewing
3. 2 HDMI™ Inputs for convenient connection to digital devices
4. PC Input conveniently turns your TV into a PC monitor
5. 800:1 Contrast Ratio

Editorial Review :

Sharp's LC-26SB24U provides convenient 26" screen size class HDTV solutions with a distinctive design. The LC26SB24U features a high-performance LCD panel for high brightness, a high contrast ratio, low-reflection glare protection and wide viewing angles. Features: True 16:9 Aspect Ratio (1366 x 768) LCD Panel displays 16:9 widescreen programs in their native aspect ratio without the need for scaling or other video processing. Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuners for DTV and analog TV viewing. High Brightness (500 cd/m2) Sharp LCD TVs are very bright, so you can put them virtually anywhere - even near windows, doors or other light sources - and the picture is still vivid. HDMI™ Input for convenient connection to digital devices. 160°H x 150°V Viewing Angles are so wide you can view Sharp LCD TVs from virtually anywhere in the room! 800:1 Contrast Ratio provides incredible images whether you're watching dark or bright scenes. 8ms Response Time ensures you will enjoy all fast motion video with minimal blur. PC Input easily turns your TV into a PC monitor.

Customer Review :

Little Giant

Awesome TV for the price. Just so you know, it does have a L/R output. Not sure what the other guy is talking about. I run it with my Xbox and Laptop. Im glad I went with this TV, great value and very good if you want a TV for a smaller room.
The only thing I didn't completely enjoy is the fact that the base does not allow for vertical movement (meaning that your entertainment center or tv stand needs to already be at a perfect height.
Other than, really GREAT buy.

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4 star Digital or 3 star Analog

I got this tv to use just for that, a tv. Because I have Cable, I was able to try it out with an Analog signal to start with and the picture quality was not very good. I was told it could be because of the tv tunner and this could be true because when I connected a Digital signal, the picture quality was Excellent. HD is good, sound is good, ajustments are easy and good, enough imputs for me and the TV itself is sturdy. However, the Remote could be bigger and the manual is cheap and leaves much to be desired. It should be a good TV after June 2009 when the country goes all Digital. With Analog I don't recommend it.

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picture good-

Picture goog hook up easy - functins easy to us - remote and menu clear to understand

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That's Sharp

Affordable with a nice picture from a company I have counted on in the past.

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Can't Believe the Wonderful Delivery!!

Wow!! The Sharp 26" TV came in record time! I ordered it on Sunday night and it was at my house on Tuesday. Service fantastic, AMAZON! The digital picture is terrific EVEN with only rabbit ears (no cable). Only negative is the slowness of channel changing. I wasn't use to that, but I'll deal.

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2. Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuners for DTV and analog TV viewing
3. HDMI™ Input for convenient connection to a digital device
4. PC Input conveniently turns your TV into a PC monitor
5. Component Input

Editorial Review :

Sharp's LC-32DV24U provides convenient 32" screen size class HDTV solutions with a distinctive design. The LC-32DV24U features a side-loading progressive scan DVD player. The LC32DV24U features a high-performance LCD panel for high brightness, a high contrast ratio, low-reflection glare protection and wide viewing angles. Features Include: True 16:9 Aspect Ratio (1366 x 768) LCD Panel displays 16:9 widescreen programs in their native aspect ratio without the need for scaling or other video processing. Built-in side-loading progressive scan DVD player on the LC-32DV24U is the ultimate in convenience! Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuners for DTV and analog TV viewing. High Brightness (500 cd/m2) Sharp LCD TVs are very bright, so you can put them virtually anywhere - even near windows, doors or other light sources - and their picture is still vivid. HDMI™ Input for convenient connection to digital devices. 160°H x 150°V Viewing Angles are so wide you can view Sharp LCD TVs from virtually anywhere in the room! PC Input easily turns your TV into a PC monitor.

Customer Review :

Couldn't be much happier

Picture: The TV picture could be clearer/sharper, but that may be a question of signal quality. Difficult to get the color to be consistent between channels/programs. Almost have to readjust it every time you change channels. DVD picture quality depends on the DVD.
Sound: Good "surround sound" effect. Volume is adequate if you're within 15 feet. Beyond that, it fades. I plan to connect it to external speakers.
DVD Player: Excellent. The several DVD's I have played have played perfectly.
Overall: It meets my needs.

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Surprisingly good.

When I was younger Sharp was known as a "discount" brand, so I was a little reluctant to buy this. But wow - I got a surprise, sharp picture and good sound. Maintain colors and light from almost all viewing angles.

Unbeatable.

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Good Product, Good Service

TV arrived promptly, well-packaged and ready to install. It works great and I am very pleased.

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Good for the Money

Nothing exceptional about this TV but it performs as advertised. Several other reviews mentioned the delay when using the internal tuner and it is a bit frustrating but if you have a STB it won't be apparent. Picture quality is decent but I don't have it connected to a digital source so it's difficult to get a true representation. For the price, I'm very satisifed with the purchase!

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I love my Aquos T.V.

The picture is gorgeous. It's very bright, so I don't have to pull down my shades to watch T.V. in the daytime. When an HDTV signal comes through it looks almost 3D. The remote is easy to use and the DVD player works like a charm.

I actually feel guilty that I got such a great deal...O.K. only a little guilty.

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2. True 16:9 (1366 x 768) Resolution
3. Digital Cable Ready with CableCARD slot
4. Dynamic Contrast Ratio (4000:1)
5. 56.20lbs (LxWxH) 43.50"x 12.04"x 25.46"

Editorial Review :

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 Review :

All Sound is ... lost !

Count me among the many who lost all sound, beginning 2 weeks ago after owning the set about 30 months, trouble-free. I solved the problem by hooking up my cable audio output to a small receiver with speakers, spending about $10 to buy a cable to convert audio cables to a stereo connector, at Radio Shack. I won't be buying another Sharp set after this disappointment.

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Sound went out also

This set was great up until this week and suddenly the sound went out. My second Sharp TV set to have problems this week. Guess I angered the Sharp Gods.

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Terrific product!

This is a wonderful TV. I had no problem setting it up and it fit beautifully into my TV cabinet. The picture is terrific and the controls are easy to understand. I would buy another one in a minute.

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Do not purchase this TV

Likewise, the sound went out just after 1 year warranty was up. then the video followed. 500.00 to fix. Has been sitting and collecting dust ever since.

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Warning

I purchased this item in June of 2006. In August of 2007 -- 2 months after the warrantee ran out -- the sound went out. Do not recommend.

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2. 6000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
3. 6ms Response Time
4. PC Input for computers
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Editorial Review :

This elegant 26 AQUOS® HDTV LCD-TV 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 high-definition future. The LC26D43U utilizes Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel providing 6000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 6ms response time and wider viewing angles (176°H x 176°V). The LC26D43U is HDTV with built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and include 2 HDMI¿ and HD component video inputs as well as a D-sub, 15-pin input for PC compatibility. The LC26D43U features a black cabinet and the included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications.

Customer Review :

NEVER BUY a Sharp

I purchased a 37" Aquos about 3 years ago, paid $2000.00. The sound has gone out and the repair shop says $750.00 for the part plus labor. I already paid $50.00 just to have it looked at. Sharp customer service is a JOKE, the girl told me to try unplugging and plugging back in. I did, that did nothing. I have received no further contact from Sharp in response to e mails and phone calls. After searching online this seems to be be a common problem with many of these Aquos, different sizes and models all the same problem. Spend your hard earned dollars elsewhere. I now have a 37" dust collector.

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Returned This TV

I do not know how I did it but this TV did not have the one feature I needed on it. (I will not debate where that issue lies)
Although it was stated at the time of order the TV was in stock and would ship in 2-3 days it did not ship for 9 days after the order. The cross country shipping took longer than expected.
The TV arrived with a plastic shrink wrap over the manufacturers standard packing like you would get if you bought it at a retail store. That does not seem to be a safe way to ship an LCD via UPS ground but it appears to have made the voyage in proper working order.
The LCD TV had been opened and the box had some sort of stickers or labels removed after being cut off the cardboard.
My return was processed after being threatened with a 20% restocking fee and told if it was not in "as new" condition the refund was not going to be given. Nowhere was that mentioned when I checked the "stores" policy. The only information given about a restocking fee was if an item was returned with out an RMA which I was given.
When all was done the refund was given and no restocking fee was applied. This is the last time I will order something such as a LCD TV online. I would rather pay $50 more with a local big box retailer and take it home the same day, be able to return it without shelling out big $$ shipping to return.



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After four weeks, I have not received this TV. No report sent!

The TV is probably great, but I wouldn't know, as I haven't received it yet.

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Sharp Aquos 26"

Received TV quickly. Plugged TV in and setup was easy. After 5 days we had to unplug the TV and when we plugged the TV back up the TV no longer worked. There was no picture and no sound. Strangest thing I've ever seen. Seemed unbelievable.

Brought the TV in for service and the whole board controlling video and audio sound was burnt out and had to be replaced.

After only having the TV for 5 days I thought Sharp should have taken the TV back.

Sound is satisfactory. Remote control is easy to use. Non HD channel's clarity is decent but can't be stretched to fit so there is a black border around the picture. But that does not diminish your picture watching.

Basically, we are happy with the set.

I'd recommend the TV to a friend.


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Great 26" LCD Flatscreen

Great product, excellent picture, easy to install. I really like the HDMI connections. Connects easily to Direct TV receiver. I would reccomened to anyone.

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