Sharp AQUOS LC-52D62U

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• 8 stars

  Outstanding when adjusted properly

  by FJR speedster on November 9, 2006

  Pros: superb clear picture, clean design

  Cons: lack of convenient front or side inputs for cameras, games

  Summary: This set was delivered on Nov 7, having been delivered to the dealer by Sharp Canada only days before so it is a recent build. I am a Sony nut ...

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  Summary: This set was delivered on Nov 7, having been delivered to the dealer by Sharp Canada only days before so it is a recent build. I am a Sony nut with two Bravias, an HC3 HD Camcorder and much more but could not face the price of the big Sony. The factory settings on the Sharp are terrible with oversaturated colour and a cold blue tint affecting white objects on the screen like white shirts, documents etc, Fortunately with some considerable adjustment I warmed it up, adjusted the colour, contrast etc and it was every bit as good as my Sony. I saw no signs on any input, DVD, HDMI etc of the reported colour bands - if this changes I will let you know. This is a good buy not to be overlooked - best buy today for a 52" LCD.

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  21 out of 21 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 4 stars

  This TV has defects

  by fxstshog on November 3, 2006

  Pros: Big, Attractive look

  Cons: Has significant banding issues, Quality Control, Red Push

  Summary: I own this TV. Unfortunately, Sharp has a serious QA issue with this line and my set has several vertical bands that are present when viewing DVDs. These are most ...

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  Summary: I own this TV. Unfortunately, Sharp has a serious QA issue with this line and my set has several vertical bands that are present when viewing DVDs. These are most noticeable in dark scenes. My understanding is this issue is very widespread with the d62 series. It is almost impossible ot see the banding in the showroom, so you role the dice with this one. I can not recommend this TV to anyone. Note: The CNET review also detected the banding issue.

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  23 out of 26 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Superb TV with an incredible picture.

  by Cmdr21 on November 20, 2006

  Pros: Great Color and Resolution, almost 3D at times

  Cons: Could have more accessible inputs on front or side.

  Summary: I purchased this Flat Panel on line and less than two days later it was delivered. Observations:
  1. Great Packing, easy unpacking.
  2. Easy installation on a wall bracket.
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  Summary: I purchased this Flat Panel on line and less than two days later it was delivered. Observations:
  1. Great Packing, easy unpacking.
  2. Easy installation on a wall bracket.
  3. Well laid out connections, however a more accessible side connection for a game or Video camera would have been nice.
  4. Easily understandable Operators Manual.
  5. Incredible picture out of the box with no adjustments at all. No sign of the banding problem talked about, at least none after one week.
  6. User friendly menu very intuitive.
  7. The viewing angle provided by the company is correct, but like all LCD's brightness is somewhat diminished at angles over plus or minus 45 degrees off of center.
  8. In my opinion the picture quality is equal to greater than the Sony Bravia 46 1080p panel, and the Sharp is 6 inches bigger. Who said size dosen't matter.
  9. I paid less than 3 grand for this unit and it just rocks. I am using it in a monitor mode with Comcast HD TV. Don't even think of taking it away from me.

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  The more I watch this LCD TV the more impressed I am with it. I have not found any of the banding problems discussed on various sites. The picture is clear, bright and crisp. HD viewing is just outstanding.

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  After watching several programs I kept seeing what I assumed to be ghosts, but the more I watched I realized that the ghost were in fact vertical Bands on the Screen. I managed to get a totally gray screen and observed at least six vertical bands and many horizontal bands. I have reported this to Sharp who informed me they were aware of the problem, assigned me a case number and assured me that they would notify me when a fix was available. Very professional and concerned. I still fell that the quality of the picture is outstanding but the banding problem should be fixed. Would I return the set, No. I can honestly say it is the best picture I have ever seen on a LCD flat panel and the banding can be ignored, if you even know it is there.

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  17 out of 17 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 3 stars

  What a COLOSSAL disappointment!

  by bgetchel on December 15, 2006

  Pros: It's big. The promise of 1080p. Great paper specs.

  Cons: The one thing that counts -- the PICTURE! Banding is ATROCIOUS!

  Summary: I purchased a Sony 46" Bravia 1080p LCD HDTV the day after Thanksgiving -- I loved it! The LC-52D62U wasn't available in any store at that time, and the ...

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  Summary: I purchased a Sony 46" Bravia 1080p LCD HDTV the day after Thanksgiving -- I loved it! The LC-52D62U wasn't available in any store at that time, and the CNET review of the 46" variant scared me toward the Sony (which was Editor's Choice). I figured the banding issue just HAD to be blown out of proportion and that it was "cured" with the arrival of Sharp's new 52" variant.
  
  It wasn't.
  
  If anything, the banding appear to be WORSE than reports had led me to believe! I just picked it up earlier today, and almost immediately the egregious banding -- both horizontal and vertical -- became evident. It's not just noticeable on the random dark scene, it's actually quite obtrusive even in well-lit scenes. Color is more washed out that the Sony as well. It's just not as "rich" and contrasty. Saturation is mediocre at best.
  
  This unit won't even last 24 hours in my house. And yes, I've tried every setting adjustment, including the use of SpyderTV to calibrate the display.
  
  Sharp has serious, SERIOUS QC issues here. I thought I could gain six inches and better specs for the same price by trading my Sony Bravia in, but I came out a loser. This TV/Monitor is a D-O-G!
  
  This was my first, and last, Sharp product I've purchased. For $3,500 these things should work at least satisfactorily, if not stupendously.
  
  What a bust.

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  14 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 10 stars

  Don't be put off by other bad reviews - this just might be the perfect TV

  by csoder on January 16, 2007

  Pros: Crystal clear picture, extremely easy to set up, beautiful black cabinet, small footprint for such a large TV, remarkably light and easy to manage

  Cons: None that I can see so far

  Summary: I was almost put off of this TV based on some of the reviews I had seen where people complained about seeing bands across the screen. I was looking to ...

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  Summary: I was almost put off of this TV based on some of the reviews I had seen where people complained about seeing bands across the screen. I was looking to replace a four year old Panasonic 42" EDTV and wanted to get the most up-to-date technology so I would get the most out of the new HD DVD formats (once the dust settles and it is clear which one will prevail).
  I was drawn to this set based on the LCD display technology (which is supposed to be clearer and less prone to burn-in issues that plasma), full 1080p capability, and price. I spent a lot of time at Circuit City, Best Buy, Tweeter, and others watching various sets side-by-side and every time concluded that only the Sony Bravia LCD sets were as clear, rich and bright. I know that some people say that DLP has the best picture, but every time I compared them side-by-side, they looked washed out and less crisp. All of the 720p plasmas just didn't look quite as clear either (although the color saturation of plasma is hard to beat), and the only 1080 plasma I could find (the Pioneer Elite) was thousands of dollars more. I almost decided to spend the $1500-$2000 more that the Sony would have cost, but finally just decided to go with my gut and try the Sharp. I have to say, I could not be more pleased. The TV looks great in my den and the picture is truly astounding. I had heard that the picture on regular non-HD channels wasn't that clear on HD sets, including this one. However, on the Sharp they are clearer than they were on the Panasonic (contrary to the general wisdom that EDTVs handle regular programming better). DVDs are stunning (we watched Finding Nemo last night and the clarity and color richness was unbelievable). I have digital cable and the HD broadcasts obviously look great, as well. Lastly, you just have to see what games on the X-Box look like on this. All of this and I still haven't actually taken full advantage of the 1080p capability. All I can say is that you should not assume that you will have a bad experience with this TV, as others say they have. My experience has been great. To me, this is the best value for the money out there if you want full HD capability.

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  10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Spectacular.....as long as you don't get a lemon.

  by rbfriedman on December 8, 2006

  Pros: Great picture; nice design; easy to use

  Cons: fewer inputs; no front input;

  Summary: I did a ton of research on all manner of over-50 inch plasma and LCDs. I had really not considered this TV, or other large LCDs, because of price. But ...

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  Summary: I did a ton of research on all manner of over-50 inch plasma and LCDs. I had really not considered this TV, or other large LCDs, because of price. But I happened to be in BrandsMart one day and noticed the nice picture on it. The sales rep said the "special price" was $3299. When Circuit City agreed to sell it to me for $3250, I thought it was a no-brainer.
  
  I talked to managers at Circuit City, BrandsMart, and some online retailers about the quality control issues. None reported any returns on the 52-inch model. I think there's a clear reporting bias on CNET and suspect the QC issues are much less prevalent than suggested here.
  
  I've had my TV up for about 2 weeks and have had no problems at all. The sound and picture are excellent. Maybe the 46" version has more problems? For the $3250 (from a reputable, local dealer), I think this is the best TV money can buy.

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  7 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Nice TV for the money.

  by ronabc on December 29, 2006

  Pros: Great Value

  Cons: None really

  Summary: Had the set for a couple of weeks. Nice screen. No ghosting whatsoever. I was annoyed with the auto brightness adjustment feature and simply turned it off. I suspect the "...

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  Summary: Had the set for a couple of weeks. Nice screen. No ghosting whatsoever. I was annoyed with the auto brightness adjustment feature and simply turned it off. I suspect the "ghosting" issue some see may be due to that feature, as it was on when I got it. Took a while to figure why the screen would lighten or darken in the middle of a scene.
  
  Nice sound. Works like a charm. Decent styling.
  
  Got it online for $2900, no tax and about $150 shipping, so hard to go wrong with this set at this price.
  
  Works well in direct sunlight as it is a bright screen.
  
  I'd buy it again if I had to. Can't say more than that about a product.

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  5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 1 stars

  We Made A VERY Poor Selection!!

  by mspdx52 on February 26, 2007

  Pros: None apparent to me.

  Cons: Didn't work!!

  Summary: My wife and I agonized over the banding issue of the Sharp Aquos 52" television. Finally, after advice from one of our techie friends, we purchased the unit yesterday at ...

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  Summary: My wife and I agonized over the banding issue of the Sharp Aquos 52" television. Finally, after advice from one of our techie friends, we purchased the unit yesterday at Costco. What beautiful showroom picture!! At home, we got it all set-up, but the picture was very grainy. I decided to call Sharp Customer Service for assistance in fine tuning the picture. While on hold (for 27 minutes), the screen went black and the green power light slowly blinked. I unplugged the set. When a CSR came on the line, I told her what happened. Since the set had been unplugged for approximately 20 minutes, she told me to plug it in and hold down on the power button until a picture appeared. Long story short, it never happened. The CSR advised that the set had faulty software, and gave me the option of an in-home repair or to exchange it at Costco. I elected to take it back to Costco for a refunded.
  
  My wife and I feel extremely let down by this experience, but are researching other comparable sets.
  
  By the way, Costco's price was $2999.99.

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  4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  I'm glad I got this TV

  by bprawlins on January 31, 2007

  Pros: Incredibly crisp picture, The only great over 50" LCD

  Cons: DVD's go light and dark, but there's an easy fix

  Summary: I bought this TV the first week of January and have been using it for four weeks. It's fantastic. The only problem I've had is with dark DVD ...

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  Summary: I bought this TV the first week of January and have been using it for four weeks. It's fantastic. The only problem I've had is with dark DVD scenes lightening themselves up automatically, but I just read from an earlier poster that you turn off the automatic brightness setting, and the situation is resolved.
  
  I have had NO problems with banding. Perhaps that was a problem with earlier models.
  
  I liked LCD versus Plasma because of the burn-in and damage issues associated with Plasma. I did not want to go less than 50". This is the one to get!
  
  Listen to this: A TV Salesman from one store told me to go to another store and buy this TV because it was the best! (He was not on commission, of course.)

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  3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 8 stars

  The second best LCD on the market next to XBR3

  by blklacker on October 2, 2006

  Pros: This LCD produces really great color/contrast

  Cons: The black bezal is too shiny, it looks like cheap plastic

  Summary: For the price this is a great buy. Probally the second best LCD on the market next to sony XBR3. I would get this TV over the xbr2.

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  Summary: For the price this is a great buy. Probally the second best LCD on the market next to sony XBR3. I would get this TV over the xbr2.

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  1# I was at work and I didnt feel like getting in depth about the pros-cons vs xbr2/3 vs D62
  
  
  2# I spent a good 2 weeks researching and compairing these TVS. D62 has a softer picture xbr2/3 has a sharper picture.
  
  3# I purchased an XBR3 over the D62 becuase.............. XBR3 allows you to adjust the colors specs on RGB colors most tvs wont let you touch that. Once configured correctly Colors pop more and the picture is sharper than D62. The over all style of the sony is better. These are my reason I feel the xbr3 is superior to the D62
  
  I never put down the D62 at all. It is a great TV no dout. For the price its a great deal.

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  After a month of viewing user have noticed banding issue on the screen. To me this is a major problem, Im happy I didnt purchase this TV and got a xbr3

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  7 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.

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