Sharp LC-52D92U
Manufacturer: Sharp Part number: LC-52D92U
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- Problems with screen uniformity spoil the otherwise impressive Sharp LC-52D92U's chances to be counted among the elite flat-panel HDTVs.
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CNET editors' review
Sharp LC-52D92U price range: $1,799.99 - $1,995.00
- Reviewed by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 03/01/2007
- Updated on:11/15/2007
- Released on: 02/01/2007
The good: Deepest blacks of any non-
The bad: Expensive; irregular bands across the screen visible in some scenes; inaccurate color temperature; lacks picture-in-picture view.
The bottom line: Problems with screen uniformity spoil the otherwise impressive Sharp LC-52D92U's chances to be counted among the elite flat-panel HDTVs.
When we reviewed the LC-46D62U, we were surprised by a couple of its picture-quality characteristics. It managed to display a deeper shade of black--an important ingredient in HDTV performance--than any other display we'd tested yet. Unfortunately, its screen was pretty uneven from one area to the next. The new model, the 52-inch LC-52D92U, has basically the same characteristics. This higher-end set does offer excellent connectivity, slick styling, a well-rounded feature package, and plenty of commendable picture-quality attributes, including those same inky blacks. Unfortunately we just can't overlook its uneven uniformity, especially in an HDTV this expensive.
Design
Sharp has always made eye-catching LCD televisions, and in our opinion the look of the LC-D92U series is one of its best efforts yet. A glossy black frame of middling thickness--two inches wide on the sides and 1.5 inches on the top and bottom--is bordered above and below by a rounded, off-black strip. The subtle chrome accents on either side of the panel are not visible from the front but, along with the glossy plastic and matching stand, they lend the LC-52D92U a sophisticated, jewel-like appearance that certainly befits its high price. The frame's only adornments are indicator lights and a tiny Dolby Digital logo on the lower right, the Sharp logo on the lower bottom, and a subtle Aquos logo on the upper left.
Just when we thought we'd seen everything in flat-panel design, Sharp springs a small surprise with its newfangled speaker. It's basically a very slim bar that when attached to the panel extends a mere inch below. The classy cloth grille is in low-key black and further deflects attention by being mounted about an inch back from the main frame itself, almost hidden by the bulk of the panel. With the speaker and stand attached, the LC-52D92U measures approximately 50.2x34.4x12.2 inches and weighs 92.6 pounds. Sans speaker and stand, its dimensions shrink to 50.2x30.6x4.9 and its weight to 71.7 pounds.
Sharp's been using the same remote for years, and the LC-52D92U continues the tradition. It has full orange backlighting, the ability to command four other pieces of gear, keys that are nicely spread out and differentiated well, and a generally logical button layout. We say "generally" because the key to control aspect ratio is stashed clear at the top of the long wand, the one for freezing the image is given an unduly important spot near the main directional keypad, and the one for changing picture modes is hidden beneath a flip-up hatch. The menu system is simple enough to navigate and includes helpful explanations that appear along the bottom.
Features
A native resolution of 1,920x1,080 pixels, aka 1080p, distinguishes the Sharp LC-52D92U from lower-resolution models. All of those pixels allow it to resolve every detail of 1080i and 1080p HDTV sources; all other sources, including 720p HDTV, DVD, and standard-definition TV, are scaled to fit the pixels. Sharp also adds a 120Hz frame rate conversion mode to the spec sheet, which is not the same as a true 120 Hz refresh rate (we mistakenly thought it was for the initial publication of this review). We'll deal with its effects in the Performance section below.
Control over the picture is one of the most important items on an HDTV's features list, as far as we're concerned, and the LC-52D92U falls into the middle of the pack in that category. We appreciated the five preset picture modes, all of which can be adjusted; a sixth that cannot; and a seventh, called "User," that's independent per input. There's a 32-step backlight control, plenty of range to coax and nice deep black from the set. In the advanced menu, we found five color temperature presets, with the Warm option coming closest to the standard. There's also a control for black level (low and high), which we left in the Off position because that setting delivered better shadow detail than did the On position; a setting labeled "fine motion advanced" that we left on since it supposedly reduced blurring in motion; and a film mode setting that engages 2:3 pull-down detection.
The set also features Sharp's light-sensing circuit, called OPC, which automatically adjusts the TVs light output depending on the brightness of the room: the TV gets brighter in well-lit rooms and darker in dim rooms. That's all well and good, but for critical performance testing we left it off because in our completely darkened theater, OPC capped light output at a very dim 12FTL. That's actually the standard for a movie theater but we consider 35 to 40FTL ideal for testing because it increases the contrast ratio--adding more pop--without becoming blinding or washing out dark areas of the picture.
Aspect ratio control on the LC-52D62U is fine for an expensive HDTV. We noted four choices with HDTV sources, including a dot-by-dot mode that matches 1080i and 1080p sources directly to the display with no scaling. There are also four aspect ratio choices available with standard-definition.
In terms of conveniences, Sharp throws in the requisite ATSC tuner although the company skipped putting a CableCard slot on this model. People who like to watch two images at once will lament the omission of a picture-in-picture view, which is extremely common among high-end HDTVs. The Sharp, however, does have a freeze option.
Once area where Sharp didn't skimp is with the LC-52D92U's connectivity. The back panel is home to no less than four digital inputs: three HDMI and one DVI for PCs (1,920x1,080 maximum resolution). The DVI input can also accept analog VGA-style computer connections, albeit at just 1,280x1,024 maximum resolution. In addition, there are three dedicated analog input slots: one offering a choice of component- or composite-video; the second a choice of composite- or S-Video; and the third component-video only. The LC-52D92U also has one RF-style input for an antenna or a cable; an optical digital-audio output; a standard analog output; and an RS-323 port for interfacing with custom control systems. Sharp left out easy-access side-panel inputs though.
Performance
The picture quality of the Sharp LC-52D92U was mostly solid with one glaring exception. On one hand it delivered the darkest shade of black any flat-panel display we've tested yet, LCD or plasma models including the former champ, Sharp's own LC-46D62U. On the other, it evinced the same uniformity problems that plagued its predecessor. While we liked a lot of things about its picture, we found it hard to forgive the uneven uniformity, and wouldn't recommend the LC-52D92U to sharp-eyed videophiles.
As always we began by setting up the Sharp in a completely dark room and adjusting its picture accordingly. We set maximum light output to a comfortable 40FTL and set the brightness control to as dark as possible without sacrificing too much shadow detail. We chose the Low color temperature preset, which came fairly close to the 6500K standard (see the Geek box at the end of this review) but was minus green, meaning there wasn't enough green in the gray, and too much red and blue. We did not subject the LC-52D92U to a pro-level grayscale calibration because, in our experience, it's not worth it with Sharp sets. For a full list of our user-menu picture settings, click here or see the Tips section above.
For our main HDTV tests we always try to compare different sets side-by-side using our HDMI distribution amplifier and the same source material. In this case we checked out the Sharp alongside the Pioneer Pro-FHD1 and the Panasonic TH-50PH9UK--both 50-inch plasmas--as well as the Vizio GV47LF HDTV, a 47-inch 1080p LCD TV. We chose Black Hawk Down on Blu-ray, delivered via a Sony PlayStation3, for our source material.
As we mentioned at the top, the black levels delivered by the LC-52D92U were superb, outclassing anything in the room (including the Panasonic by a hair). The letterbox bars and black screen were the most obvious example, but shadowy areas were also darker; the recesses in the stalls and the back of the Jeep during the opening shots of Bakara Market, for example. Good black-level performance depends on more than just deep blacks, however; it also requires full shadow detail. That's where the Sharp's picture didn't appear quite as impressive as either of the plasma models. Close-ups of the dramatically lit faces during the military debriefing, for example, didn't look quite as natural on the LC-52D92U; the rise from black to light was slightly steeper, and some fine details were obscured. We could bring them back by increasing the brightness control, but that sacrificed too much depth of black and still didn't achieve as natural a look as the plasma TVs.
Colors on the Sharp LC-52D92U were mostly accurate, although we definitely missed the ability to tweak the grayscale easily. As a result, we couldn't reduce the color control to compensate--that simply desaturated the image too much--and skin tones appeared a bit too ruddy in dark areas. We also noticed that the blue of the water and sky was more intense than it should have been, again a function of the less-accurate grayscale. Otherwise, the Sharp evinced fine color decoding with no red push while primary color accuracy was about average (see the Geek box for more). The grass and brush outside of town, for example, appeared slightly bluer than they did on the Pioneer, but the difference wasn't drastic.
At the top we mentioned the LC-46D62U we reviewed last year, with its uneven uniformity across the screen, and this year's LC-52D92U has the same problem. We first noticed on a test pattern that filled the entire screen with what should have been a flat gray field; instead, there were alternating darker and lighter strips that ran vertically down the screen. There were also regular horizontal bands of light and dark that appeared to be grouped more visibly on the bottom and the top third of the screen.
Evidence of these issues was easy to spot in program material as well as test patterns. During one example, where the camera on a DiscoveryHD special follows a rocket through the sky during liftoff, we could see the faint yet clear horizontal bands across the screen, and the larger brighter and darker areas arranged vertically. Once we noticed the unevenness, it was difficult to ignore. None of these issues appeared on any of the other displays we had on hand, and they were noticeable enough to reduce the LC-52D92U's performance score.
Most LCDs have uniformity issues that manifest as irregular bright areas on dark screens (or vice versa), and the LC-52D92U we reviewed was no exception. With completely black scenes, like the void of space, a letterbox bar or just some blankness between a disc loading and the menu appearing, we saw a lighter streak angling down out of the upper-left corner.
In its favor, the LC-52D92U did do a better job than most LCDs of remaining true when seen from an off angle. The image did wash out slightly when viewed from the far right or left (or above or below), but it wasn't drastic by any means. The Sharp did not have a problem with false contouring. During a shot of Earth's atmosphere, for example, we saw distinct lines on the Panasonic and the Vizio as the blue of the atmosphere faded into the black of space, but on the Sharp and on the Pioneer plasma, the gradation was smooth without any visible lines.
The LC-52D92U also delivered excellent detail, although as usual its 1080p resolution didn't noticeably outperform the lower-resolution display--in this case the 1,366x768 Panasonic TH-50PH9UK--unless we sat closer than about 7 feet and paid very close attention to the very best 1080i and 1080p material. Test patterns revealed that in the dot-by-dot aspect ratio setting the display delivered every detail of both 1080i and 1080p formats.
We were also curious to see how the Sharp's 120Hz frame rate conversion affected the picture, and we must say the impact was nearly unnoticeable. Comparing the LC-52D62U directly to the Vizio, which has the standard 60Hz refresh rate, we didn't see any evidence of the image appearing smoother or less blurry during motion, even during the fast-paced combat scenes in Black Hawk Down. We also watched a basketball game on ESPN, and the only time when the Sharp might have looked slightly less blurry was when the camera panned quickly to follow a player's fast-break dunk, but it was really difficult to see.
We checked out the Sharp's ability to handle standard-definition signals by putting it through the HQV benchmark test via its component-video input at 480i. Overall its performance was slightly above average. It delivered the full resolution and bandwidth according to the disc's color bars pattern; detail in the stone bridge was very good; and 2:3 pull-down detection was exceedingly quick. We appreciated the LC-52D92U's excellent three-step noise-reduction control; the high mode did as good a job of reducing video "snow," in low-quality shots of skies, trees, and sunsets, for example, as any HDTV we've tested recently. The Sharp's main standard-definition weakness was in smoothing out moving diagonals and other lines; it left more jagged edges than most displays we've tested.
As a PC display, the Sharp LC-52D92U does a bang-up job with digital sources. It handled a 1,920x1,080 digital signal via its DVI input with no problem; text looked very good, although not quite as crisp as some LCDs we've seen; and according to DisplayMate's resolution patterns the Sharp delivered every detail on both the horizontal and vertical axes. The DVI input can also accept analog VGA-style signals (when used with a VGA-to-DVI cable) but it maxed out at 1,280x1,024 resolution, which came with letterbox bars to either side and looked downright fuzzy on the big screen. As long as you're using a DVI output to drive the Sharp, it makes a fine computer monitor.
| TEST | RESULT | SCORE |
| Before color temp (20/80) | 6763/7218 | Good |
| After color temp | N/A | |
| Before grayscale variation | +/- 577K | Average |
| After grayscale variation | N/A | |
| Color of red (x/y) | 0.654/0.319 | Average |
| Color of green | 0.277/0.620 | Average |
| Color of blue | 0.148/0.055 | Good |
| Overscan | 0 % | Good |
| Black-level retention | All patterns stable | Good |
| 2:3 pull-down, 24fps | Y | Good |
| Defeatable edge enhancement | Y | Good |
User reviews
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Nice TV Except for the Banding
by BillBurn on March 2, 2007
Pros: Lots of inputs, attractive design, good blacks
Cons: Banding problem
Summary: We've had the TV for almost two weeks and are pretty happy with it, however our set also has the banding defect mentioned in this review. Ours does not ...
Summary: We've had the TV for almost two weeks and are pretty happy with it, however our set also has the banding defect mentioned in this review. Ours does not sound as bad as the one in the review, but you do notice it in scenes with an all black or all gray background. Sharp's quality control for sets this expensive should be a lot better than it apparently is. If you buy one, you should probably buy a unit at a store and ask to have it tested first before you take it home.
17 out of 18 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Better than I expected!
by brianml on February 17, 2007
Pros: Great picture quality. Lots of inputs. 15K:1 contrast. 4MS response time.
Cons: None discovered so far.
Summary: I have had the LC-52D92U a week now. I was supposed to be watching a Sony 46xbr3 right now but on the eve of delivery and install I received a ...
Summary: I have had the LC-52D92U a week now. I was supposed to be watching a Sony 46xbr3 right now but on the eve of delivery and install I received a call from the retailer telling me that the Sony is out of stock and isn't comming in time for the install date. They offered me the LC-52D92U as replacement and said that if I didn't like it I would get the Sony when in stock. I cautiously accepted the offer and to my suprise I was blown away by the picture quality of this Sharp. I have not experience the "Banding" issues mentioned in the first review so I consider myself lucky for that. I have a OPPO DVD player (upconverts to 1080p) in one HDMI port and an Onkyo SR674 amp in another the second and I still have an extra hdmi and DVI ports available for future use. I am not using the Sharp's speakers so I can not review the sound.
15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent. The reference model for all future LCD's. Nevermind CNET.
by DanielDaly on April 16, 2007
Pros: No ghosting. Deep inky Blacks. Dot by Dot mode. True Film-like reproduction of 24fps sources thanks to 120hz conversion. Great viewing angle!!
Cons: Slightly inaccurate primaries. Reportedly some have backlight banding. Below average standard definition upscaling. Reviewer can't figure out why 120hz matters when comparing to a Plasma (Durrh...)
Summary: Let me start off this review with this, to prevent any sort of comments about me being biased: I own this TV. It is hanging on my wall. I had ...
Summary: Let me start off this review with this, to prevent any sort of comments about me being biased: I own this TV. It is hanging on my wall. I had every TV in the world to choose from, and I stare at them 12 hours a day where I work. I chose this one. Here's why:
Having worked in a high end video and audio store for quite some time now, I would consider myself a video connoisseur of sorts and am relentless critical of every TV that gets rolled through these doors. Up until lately, I had dismissed LCD as a poor alternative for Plasma-- needed only for video games and people who can't figure out how to get their TV out of the sun. Up until I saw this set that is.
Common problems of LCD's have always been the lackluster black levels, lack of depth, and most importantly, poor response times and ghosting.
First, I'd like to explain the reason why a Plasma snob like me decided to invest in an LCD:
While my room is plenty dark, I am known to play a few video games. My room-mates on the other hand, are known to play them for hours on end. I am also a big movie buff-- and I hate the idea of having to stretch my picture to prevent the uneven aging of those black bars on the top and bottom.
That being said, for a short period of time we had several TV's in a row: The 52" Sony XBR3 LCD, the Samsung 52" 65 series LCD, The 60" Pioneer Elite 1540 Plasma, the Mitsubishi 57" 831 DLP, the Sony 60" XBR2 LCoS (SXRD, whatever.), a Panasonic 50" 600U Plasma and of course the Sharp 52" D92U.
Despite the smooth and richly colorful Pioneer's jaw-dropping video quality, I did notice one thing: The Sharp D92U was the only TV to even approach the Pioneer's black levels. In fact, it exceeded it! Interesting, I thought. I then noticed that when playing a DVD at 24fps, both TV's had the same fluidity not found in other models (As the Pioneer ran at 72hz and the Sharp at 120hz. Think 120 / 5 or 72 / 3.) This also caught my attention in another way: This TV did not ghost. At all. While it was easy to see that the Sony XBR3 could not keep up in terms of response time and during any sort of motion, the Sharp had a far more detailed picture. (It is important to note however that the Sony XBR3 did have a sharper picture during still scenes.)
When playing an HD-DVD trailer of Chronicles of Riddick, I noticed that the Sharp was able to display every last detail in the darkest of scenes... even when other TV's such as the Panasonic 600U could not! Then came a trailer for Charlie and the Chocolate factory: The red's! Oh the red's! And the green's! I knew full well that the Red's and Green's were a little inaccurate, but when watch the Oompah Loompah's dancing around on a grassy hilly was disturbingly exciting. And during more contrasted scenes, such as a tunnel which constantly flashed purple, white, yellow, and back to black constantly, the colors were popping, but there was no blooming whatsoever, and at no time did the response time slow.
"Perfection!" I though to myself. This was the first I had ever seen an LCD that could rival the quality of some of the entry to mid-level Plasma's! Further more, I could play games and watch movies on it!
It didn't take me long to decide and I quickly purchased the set through an employee accommodation program.
The first thing I did when I got home (and after tweaking it to my liking [Backlight +2, Contrast +31, Brightness +7, Color -2, Sharpness +2, Color Temp. Warm. Black Expansion Off. All digital noise reduction off. Limitted OPC's range from 5 to +16) was to put this baby to the test. I had borrowed a friends computer which I knew could handle the task of graphically intensive 1920 x 1080p resolution at high framerates, and put on the game Half-Life 2 through the television's DVI-I input.
I have never been so amazed by a game. During the horrific and dark scenes of Ravenholme, I could see EVERYTHING. Every time I was started by a zombie lurking behind me and had to quickly jerk around to fire, the set stayed smooth in motion.
I decided to further test this sets black levels, and put Doom 3 on. Again, it was flawless.
I did find a few flaws however in the set:
I've seen the XBR3 and Pioneer Elite handle standard definition. I've seen many LG plasma's and Panasonic plasma's handle it as well. And every last one of those sets did a better job than this Sharp. 480i just looks horrible. Also, inaccurate primary colors at times will make you wonder "Is that car REALLY that red?".
Also, when put to a solid gray screen, and staring at the screen hard enough, it is possible to notice the banding issues aforementioned. However, when watching ANY sort of content, I have not noticed this. And even during a gray screen, at +2 backlight, it had completely disappeared.
All in all, I have to say that this is easily the best LCD on the market, and my conclusion is that if you are in a situation like me as far as video games and movies go, but hate to break away from the depth of Plasma, then this is the set for you. I can finally say that LCD can be used as a alternative to Plasma!
Highly Recommended.Updated
"I then noticed that when playing a DVD at 24fps, both TV's had the same fluidity not found in other models (As the Pioneer ran at 72hz and the Sharp at 120hz. Think 120 / 5 or 72 / 3.) "
Correction: Seems 3:2 mode was on and it was running at 60hz. The TV can NOT take a 24hz signal.
"The first thing I did when I got home (and after tweaking it to my liking [Backlight +2, Contrast +31, Brightness +7, Color -2, Sharpness +2, Color Temp. Warm. Black Expansion Off. All digital noise reduction off. Limitted OPC's range from 5 to +16) was to put this baby to the test."
Correction: Since this review, I have further tweaked my settings: Backlight +2, Contrast +32, Brightness +10, Sharpness 0 (-2 for DVD's), Color Temperature: Warm, Black Expansion off. Digital Noise Reduction off. OPC Range: -2 to +9
"Having worked in a high end video and audio store for quite some time now, I would consider myself a video connoisseur of sorts and am relentless critical of every TV that gets rolled through these doors."
Correction:"relentless" with "relentlessly". Grammatical error.
Banding has all but gone away. Seems to only be a problem within the first few weeks of the set, possibly because that is when the CFL's burn their brightest (Or so I assume... No facts to back that claim up.)14 out of 14 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best TV I've seen yet
by wespector on March 10, 2007
Pros: Picture quality, connection options, styling
Cons: Wish it were bigger, minor color variability
Summary: The D92 has the best picture I've ever seen on an LCD. Right up there with plasmas. The blacks are spectacular. The ease with which I can hook up ...
Summary: The D92 has the best picture I've ever seen on an LCD. Right up there with plasmas. The blacks are spectacular. The ease with which I can hook up my PC is great. The set's ability to display fast action with pixelization or artifacting of any kind is amazing.
Though the calibration (color, contrast, etc) was perfect right out of the box (when I ran Video Essentials), some stations seem to run heavily toward the red.
I suppose if I were having banding problems (which I'm not--no trace of that on my set), I'd be upset. I saw one with the problem in a store, while researching, but mine is fine. Since I'm not having banding, just judging the set on its own merits, it's amazing. Well worth the price and a worthy replacement for my much loved Mitsubishi 40" CRT (which USED to be the best television I'd ever seen).
I don't rate things as perfect (the "10" rating), but after three weeks of ownership, I really don't have any complaints about my D92 at all.9 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fuzzy logic used when rating flat panal TV
by gpratt on March 9, 2007
Pros: Sharp picture with different formats. Color and resolutions excellent in high light.
Cons: Is there a perfect product being built?
Summary: The industry still suffers from customers who implode when a disappointing single purchase event occurs. They go onto the conclusion entire factories should be dosed to the ground. While the ...
Summary: The industry still suffers from customers who implode when a disappointing single purchase event occurs. They go onto the conclusion entire factories should be dosed to the ground. While the industry still suffers from a 2%-5% quality control rate, one must be willing to have the unit replaced or repaired or substituted. I have the 52" and the 46" units from Sharp. I had the theater people bring the Sony's and Samsung's to compare with. With some sources I saw little difference in picture quality. As they ran through various extreme pictures they started pointing them out and asking me if I felt anoyed enough to not like a particular TV. When it was all done I settled with Sharp on both sets. For me the sets do a beautiful job and those who come to my home love their quality as well. I suggest Sharp is a top tier TV and would suggest anyone who is laying out this kind of money to seriously consider Sharp.
8 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Save your money
by SandhillCemetary on February 26, 2007
Pros: Nice specs on paper
Cons: bands, clouds, dots
Summary: Sharp has clearly dropped to a 3rd-tier LCD maker. Not to be outdone, this latest version of LCD from the vaunted K2 plant introduces new features such as cloudy backlight ...
Summary: Sharp has clearly dropped to a 3rd-tier LCD maker. Not to be outdone, this latest version of LCD from the vaunted K2 plant introduces new features such as cloudy backlight and dots, which are a nice compliment to the vertical and horizontal bands.
If you like to look at static images, this is the set for you: the PQ is outstanding. Unfortunately, anything that moves easily shows the glaring screen uniformity flaws.
Once, Sharp was a top of the line manufacturer but sad to say, their K2 plant produces junk.
This door stop is going back.14 out of 23 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not Worth the Money Spent
by purepixel on February 10, 2007
Pros: Good Color, Blacks, and Detail
Cons: Suffers from the Banding Problem
Summary: Very disappointed with Sharp. I spent over $4000 for a TV that also suffers from the "Banding" problem just like the CNET review on the LC-46D62. I have visible bands (...
Summary: Very disappointed with Sharp. I spent over $4000 for a TV that also suffers from the "Banding" problem just like the CNET review on the LC-46D62. I have visible bands (both horizontal and vertical) that show up during material that shows a light background. This is very distracting and takes away from my viewing experience. If I were you, spend your money elsewhere as Sharp still has some Quality Control issues to deal with.
9 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Take the plunge
by cnomaan on March 12, 2007
Pros: picture quality is amazing
Cons: volume is too low
Summary: Luckily no banding. I bought this in costco for 3K, I think they changed model numbers so retailers wouldn't have to price match. I did extensive research and knew ...
Summary: Luckily no banding. I bought this in costco for 3K, I think they changed model numbers so retailers wouldn't have to price match. I did extensive research and knew sharp is the only company with user replaceable lamps, others you have to toss out once it dims. Sony was way to out of budget and uses samsung parts plus was left with a bad after taste from sony, with my rear projection I had to throw away after 3 years and 3k. When I opened my sony it was all made by panasonic back then.
I have to say,you have to give them a chance, the picture is amazing, and I think the banding issue is resolved (read circuit city reviews). I have this hooked up to dishnetwork HD receiver. Its sharper than your eyes! Take a closer look at cnet reviews, they would have gave this set #1 position if it wasn't for the banding. The should revisit the review upon checking.
The only complaint would be that you need external speakers with this tv. The volume is not up to par.6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent TV - What Banding?
by suburbnyc on March 9, 2007
Pros: superb picture, excellent blacks, plenty of available settings
Cons: Friends get jealous
Summary: This is a fine set. Although I certainly considered the Pioneer 5070, the potential for 1080P and the possibility of glare in a multi-window room made the Sharp a better ...
Summary: This is a fine set. Although I certainly considered the Pioneer 5070, the potential for 1080P and the possibility of glare in a multi-window room made the Sharp a better choice for me. One problem so far...it happened only when watching Nat'l Geographic HD (or was it the Discover Channel HD)the bass vibrated. Only happened twice - but Sharp is ready to address it. I don't understand the banding complaint. Might that have anything to do with the signal? I recently installed Verizon Fios (fiber optic)and am very satisfied with the picture.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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One of the Best on the market
by rich5559 on March 22, 2007
Pros: Very clear picture and contrast ratio.
Cons: No connection for a PC computer.
Summary: I was in the market for a HDTV(it was my first) and found the Sharp a real jewel of a set. The outside appearance is like a piece of ...
Summary: I was in the market for a HDTV(it was my first) and found the Sharp a real jewel of a set. The outside appearance is like a piece of fine furniture and the picture quality is superb. I upgraded my DVD player in order to take advantage of the HDMI connection and later upgraded my Receiver to an Onkyo 674. So far I have no negative experiences with it.
4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sharp
- Part number: LC-52D92U
- Description: The AQUOS LC-52D92U LCD Television sets a standard for large-screen flat panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution, dramatically enhanced black level and an elegant design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The LC-52D92U utilizes the next generation of Sharp's proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel with multi-pixel technology, providing 15,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 4ms response time and wide viewing angles (176º H x 176º V). In addition, the AQUOS LC-52D92U includes 120Hz frame rate conversion for superior fast-motion image processing. The LC-52D92U is an HDTV with built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners and includes 3 HDMI inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, 1 DVI-I and 2 HD 1080p component video inputs, as well as RS-232C for PC control. The LC-52D92U features a sleek piano black cabinet with detachable, recessed bottom-mounted speakers, and the included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications.
General
- Series Aquos
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 52 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 50 in x 4.9 in x 30.6 in x 71.6 lbs, Panel with stand and speakers - 50 in x 12.2 in x 34.4 in x 92.6 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 3000:1
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 15000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 450 cd/m2
- 120Hz Yes
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 176 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
- Pixel Response Time 4 ms
- Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
- Additional Features Five wavelength backlight system
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
- Digital TV Tuner ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Stereo Reception System MTS
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Detachable - 15 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
- Output Power / Total 30 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x DVI-I ( 29 pin DVI ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x Serial, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 )
- PC Interface DVI
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational 328 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1
Product series
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Manufacturer: Sharp
Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 450, 15000:1, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Black
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Manufacturer: Sharp
Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 450 cd/m2, 15000:1, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Black
Accessories
- dreamGEAR Dreamline video / audio cable - HDMI - 6 ft (33543214)27.49
- XtremeMac XtremeHD video / audio cable - HDMI - 6.6 ft (32416821)10.77 - 15.35
- ViewSonic ViewMate Cable Collection - video / audio cable - 6.6 ft (31482671)32.00
- ViewSonic ViewMate Cable Collection - video / audio cable - 10 ft (31482685)34.00
- VIZIO VMAX1000 - video / audio cable - HDMI - 6 ft (33397373)32.00
- ADCOM GFR-700 (31966032)1049.00 - 1999.00
- Adcom GFR-700HD (32082704)1737.00 - 2899.00
- Denon AVR-1705 (31085938)
- Denon AVR-1707 (31987322)449.99
- Denon AVR-1906 (31494106)
- URC Universal Remote Professional Line MX-810 (32912039)260.00 - 399.95
- URC Universal Remote Control MX-900 (32552106)449.95 - 460.99
- URC Professional Line MX-850 - universal remote control (32092938)439.99
- URC Professional Line MX-450 - universal remote control (33639921)239.95 - 249.95
- URC Home Theater Master MX-3000 - universal remote control (31337842)610.62 - 989.95
Manufacturer info
- Sharp
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Sharp products on Shopper.com
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- Website: http://www.sharp-usa.com/SharpHome/
- Address:
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ - Phone: (201) 529-8200
