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Sharp Aquos LC-45GD4U 45-Inch HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Sharp
Display Size: 45 inches
EAN: 0074000362475
Item Dimensions: 3350476097001600
Label: Sharp
Manufacturer: Sharp
Model: LC-45GD4U
MPN: LC-45GD4U
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sharp
Studio: Sharp
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features:- Capable of displaying High Definition TV (HDTV) resolution with just a CableCARD from a cable-TV system provider
- 16:9 aspect ratio; 170-degree viewing angles
- 60,000-hour lamp life
- 800:1 contrast ratio
- Table stand included
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Editorial Review:
Sharps LC-45GD4U is a breathtaking 45" widescreen HDTV TV that can easily enhance the decor ofany family room, living room or den. With a magnificent 45" widescreen display, this LCD flat-panel is magnificent beyond comparison. It displays all content in full HD spec (1080p) resolution, the highest of the DTV resolutions. With a 16:9 aspect ratio, unbeatable resolution of 1920 x 1080 and vivid color purity, it is a next-generation TV to carry you into the high-definition future. With a fully integrated HDTV tuner and CableCARD compatibility, the LC-45GD4U is a complete state-of-the-art HDTV. This means you can "plug and play" with any HDTV-capable Digital Cable Ready cable TV system, without requiring a separate cable set-top box. The LC-45GD4U features an elegant new design with detachable speakers to ensure the sound is as outstanding as the picture. In addition, the table stand (included) can be easily removed for wall mounting applications. Simply add an optional home-theater sound system, and you've got audio video nirvana for the ultimate in home entertainment. PCCard Slot - lets you record and playback MPEG4 video and display JPEG still pictures with a PC Card 10 Watts per channel stereo sound with detachable speakers Connectivity - DVI Input DVI-I x 1 / HDMI Input HDMI x 1 / HD Component Input Y/Pr/Pb x 2 / S-Video Input 4-pin DIN x 1 / Composite Video Input (A/V) RCA x 3 / S-Video Output 4-pin DIN x 1 / Audio Inputs RCA L/R x 3 / Audio Outputs RCA L/R x 1, 3.5mm Stereo Minijack x 1 Included Table Stand / Wall mountable (wall mount is optional, not included) Unit Dimensions WHD - 49 61/64 x 28 49/64 x 12 5/64 (with table stand and with speakers); 42 43/64 x 25 25/64 x 4 7/32 (without table stand and without speakers) / 81.6 lbs. (with table stand and with speakers) / 60.6 lbs. (without stand and without speakers)
Sharp's stylish LC-45GD4U may be projection-sized in its screen, but the 45-inch LCD TV is a picture-frame thin 4.2 inches, letting you mount it in spots where a projection set would never fit. The HDTV- and PC-compatible Advanced Super View high-definition television houses both NTSC and ATSC (HDTV) tuners and all necessary inputs and outputs, so there's no need for supplementary components; the detailed, 1,920 x 1,080-resolution television is ready to go right out of its box.
The AQUOS LC-45GD4U offers a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio to match your favorite movies, and full compatibility with high-definition video sources up to 1080i. The set includes 2 detachable, high-aperture aluminum speakers powered by 10 watts per channel.
A handy PC Card slot lets you record still images and video on a PC Card and view them on the TV, and Sharp's proprietary Quick Shoot video circuit ensures a lightning-quick response time of less than 12 ms for smooth-as-silk video and gaming graphics (easily one of the fastest screens available). The set's authorized CableCARD ability means the set will also receive digital cable television systems services directly from the cable operator without requiring a bulky, external cable box.
LCD screens offer a number of benefits over CRT monitors and televisions, including general ease of use, freedom from eye strain (no screen flickering or radiation emissions), quiet operation (no high-pitch "flyback" noise, an issue with CRT TVs), accurate image geometry (no curvature distortion or susceptibility to magnetic interference from, say, speakers), long screen life (no risk of image burn-in), space savings, and light weight/easy positioning. They also tend to be cheaper and, to some eyes, slightly more natural looking than their plasma flat-panel counterparts, which usually "spec" higher (higher brightness, higher contrast ratio).
The LC-45GD4U's Advanced Super View/black TFT (thin-film-transistor) screen offers exceptionally wide (170- by 170-degree) viewing angles and an extraordinary contrast ratio of 800:1 for super-black blacks. Its high brightness (450 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.
Connections consist of 2 high-definition component-video inputs, 1 DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface-Integrated) input, 1 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) input, 2 i.Link (IEEE 1394 inputs), 3 composite-video inputs, and 2 S-video input. An audio/video output (composite- and S-video with stereo analog audio) facilitates hookup with a surround receiver, DVR, VCR, or other destination.
DVI-I is a direct-digital DVI terminal capable of transmitting both analog and digital video data. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV or monitor. HDMI supports standard-definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED), or high-definition (HD) video, plus multi-channel digital audio--all using a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports up to 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements.
What's in the Box
LCD TV, detachable speakers, a table stand, a remote control, remote batteries, an AC power cord, an RF coaxial cable, a cable clamp, 2 wall bracket units, and a user's manual.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - High Definition Television at its Best
The picture on this television is outstanding. We have it attached to an antenae and receive network sports in high definition for free!! We also have it hooked to a satelite dish, but are not paying the extra monthly fees for high definition as there are few channels to make it worthwhile. It was well packed, came in 3 days, and was easy to hook up. The price was far less than local stores and it is very highly rated by Consumer Reports.
Rating: - great television
I recently received this monitor about 10 days after ordering it from Amazon. The HD picture quality is excellent. Personally I can't see any compression artifacts, even in scenes with a lot of movement. Also I have not noticed any dead or stuck pixels. I have not tuned the setting yet, and it seems the reds are a little too much. But the positives are the tv is very bright, I also have not noticed the lack of very "black" blacks that I have heard plasma owners discuss on message boards. From ... Read More
Rating: - Unreal HD Quality
NOTE: Don't buy this TV if you don't have access to an HD signal.
When the right signal is pumped into this unit, the picture is far better than either Plasma or DLP sets. From the blades of grass on a football field to the things i wish i never saw so well(newscasters NEED all that makeup, trust me)this TV tops them all.
Styling is a plus as well and the stand it comes on is just fine if you decide not to hang it on your wall.
I paid close to double what ... Read More
Rating:  - I bought the next generation LC-445GD7U only available at Magnolia HIFI
The newer TV LC- 46GD7U, whick will probably be available at most big box stores soon, has a beautiful picture. However, there are problems with hooking it up to Comcast Cable if you use the cable card or cable box. There is NO documentation to tell you this in the manual so I spent more than 3 hours (with no help from the Sharp customer support) to figure it out. Most tvs require you to input the cable only to the "digital cable in" input, not with this tv. There is absolutely no documentation ... Read More
Rating: - Spectacular monitor...but not nearly obsolescence proof
The 45" Sharp LC-45GD4U is a spectacular LCD HDTV monitor, with superb picture quality that stands up to anything currently on the market. Unfortunately, despite being one of the first 1920x1080 displays, it's not as obsolescence proof as you might think as it doesn't support 1080p resolution at this time without major workarounds. In English, this means that next-generation DVDs won't be displayed in maximum resolution and some HTPCs will have problems. Still, this is a marvelous HDTV; its just ... Read More
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