Sharp LC52E77U-Feedback by Thomas S. Danel-ThomasD

Fantastic Deal, May 20, 2009

This was my second LCD TV purchase in the last year, so needless to say I have been reading reviews and doing research for nearly a full year now.

As soon as I saw this new 52inch 2009 model for $1450 I had to seal the deal, and I am very glad I did.

There is no banding on my TV ( this was a previous issue with some sharp series, however I cannot say that no TV in this series has banding I only speak for the one I have)

Straight out the box picture is amazing. I am still waiting for Satellite hookup, so for now I have tested my PC input, Xbox, and PS3. The picture on each one blew me away. I have not tweaked the video settings yet, because this is a new TV there are no calibration settings posted yet. Watched Underworld on BlueRay and was astounded at the clarity for the price.

Yes, I have seen better pictures on TVs in the store, however these TVs were nearly 2000$ more than what I paid for this one. And the extra 2000$ does not justify the small incremental increase in picture quality IMO.

As far as sound goes, I would suggest using at least a soundbar if not a full surround sound.

Perfect TV for Value shoppers. This TV is by far the best bang for your buck that I have found in the last year.

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Sharp LC52E77U-Scott M. Tingley

Excellent TV for the price!, May 8, 2009

Just received this TV yesterday and had it up and running in no time at all. I have successfully connected my Cox HD-DVR, Roku (Netflix device), and Pioneer DVD player (1080p upconvert) to the TV…all with new HDMI cables. Visually this TV looks great, I like the piano black finish and the slight champagne gradiant at the bottom…will look even better once we get it up on our wall I think (wife likes the look too).

Upon first powering it up I was greeted with a few simple setup questions all laid out nicely on a very easy to read menu system. Once done I was up and running on our Cox HD-DVR. I went to a basketball game that was on and being broadcast in 1080i. Wow, simply wow. Amazing picture quality…and I hadn’t even tweaked the settings yet. After watching a few more channels I switched over to my son’s Cars (Pixar movie) DVD to check out the 1080p upconvert and the 120Hz dejudder capabilities. I had never really been able to detect the difference of this in big stores, but wow in the Cars movie at home it was very evident and actually looked really cool. The animation was sooo much smoother, it took a little getting used to but now I’m just amazed at it. Some might not like it, but I think most will.

SD channels actually look suprsingly ok. Was expecting them to look like total crap on this size TV, but they dont.

Later in the evening I started to get down to adjusting the video settings to get the blacks a litter better and the color to be just right (for my eyes anyway). Took about 30-40 mins but I think I have everything set the way I like it, and it looks even better than the initial settings. Blacks are VERY good.

For $1468 shipped, this is an amazing TV. Sure it doesn’t have some of the newest bells and whistles…but for some of us who don’t have a need for those or the added cost, its nice (ie, ethernet port, USB port, 240Hz, etc).

There are only 2 little downsides I have come across:

1) The sound is only so-so, but that was to be expected…most TVs just aren’t spectacular. The sound is very clear, and voices are easy to hear/understand…but just no bass at all. So movies seem a little drab in the sound department. We will be adding a sound bar soon.

2) The viewing angle could be a little better I think. The image gets a little washed as you move to the sides of the TV. I was able to minimize some of it by tweaking the backlight level and contrast/brightness. But still could be better. The stand on this unit swivels though, so we just angle it towards the couch or chairs we will be in and the problem is solved.

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Sharp LC52E77U-Feedback by Recursive

Low price leader, May 5, 2009

At least for now this TV seems like the low price leader among new 2009 52″ sets. I am very happy with my purchase after 2 weeks of ownership. I am watching it without any custom tweaking at all and blu-ray looks great, and ATSC digital broadcast reception via a RCA ANT1500 Large Multi-Directional Digital Flat Passive Antenna (White) is excellent too.

I bought this sight unseen because the price was right and it seemed to have the important stuff and not the frills, which was just what I wanted. Also previous models of the Aquos line got decent reviews.

This is my first large LCD so I don’t have much to compare with. The features seem to be just a somewhat more mature version of last years features which is great if you don’t want the dubious advantages (and expense) of things like 240hz mode, LED backlighting or ultra-thin screen.

The built-in sound is decent with hidden, downward pointing speakers and I use it for live TV (ie News and Sports) but for movies I have it connected to an AV surround amp.

Looks great mounted on the wall (nicer than on the stand).

Pros:

- 10-bit screen

- non-glare screen

I have it next to large window and although you can certainly see the light reflected, it is a kind of matte look not a sharp reflection. And the brightness of the screen can overcome whatever reflection there is except in dark scenes.

- 120hz mode

I really don’t see a lot of difference so I tend to leave things in the regular movie mode, even for baseball

- good response time

subjective, nothing to compare

- good black

subjective, nothing to compare

- plenty of connections

- can custom label the on-screen menu inputs

well, it’s important to me

Cons:

- no PIP

I don’t care

- no DLNA/Internet connectivity

I’m connected to a MediaPC so this would be redundant except for firmware upgrades which have to be done via a USB port (not sure if end user can do that)

- the USB port is good only for service, not, for example, loading home pictures – again with a MediaPC it’s not needed.

The delivery via Amazon/CEVA was by a couple of very nice guys who brought it in, unpacked it, put it on the stand (which I later removed) and turned it on, which was exactly what I wanted and expected. No dead pixels. 15 month warranty (12 month plus 3 more for registering online) which I hope I don’t have to use.

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Sharp LC52E77U Discriptions

From the Manufacturer

Manufatcurer’s Review (April 26, 2009)

Part of Sharp’s E77U series, the 52-inch LC52E77U LCD Full 1080p HDTV offers increased video performance, improvements in energy efficiency and a dazzling new design. It features Sharp’s 10-bit Superlucent Advanced Super View (ASV) panel for a dramatically bright and crisp picture with reduced haze and reflectivity. The Superlucent panel applies an ultra-smooth finish that minimizes gloss while intensifying panel brightness and contrast. It also includes Fine Motion Enhanced technology for 120 Hz Frame Rate Conversion and a special dejudder feature that helps eliminate background motion artifacts on Blu-ray movies, fast pixel response time of 4ms (milliseconds), and wide viewing angles of 176 degrees so you can view the television from virtually anywhere in the room.

The ASV panel with Spectral Contrast Engine XD (Extreme Dark) provides a high dynamic contrast ratio, enabling deep blacks and vibrant colors, and a special dejudder feature results in the smooth reproduction of film content. Two components of Sharp’s Spectral Contrast Engine–Optical Picture Control (OPC) for automatically adjusting luminance to room brightness and lighting conditions and Brightness Preservation picture processing–make the E77U series very energy efficient. In fact, all models in this series exceed the EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification requirement by at least 15 percent.

This E77U series HDTV comes equipped with a full array of connectivity options, including five HDMI (version 1.3 with Deep Color and 24p input capability) and two component video inputs, all of which are 1080p compatible, accepting signals from Blu-ray and advanced gaming devices. A dedicated PC input and RS-232 port for custom installations add to the feature set.

Not only does the E77U series provide a stunning picture, but it also features a new design sure to complement any decor. The black cabinet blends elegantly into to a soft champagne gold hue that accents the bottom of the frame, befitting both modern and traditional design schemes.

In addition to this 52-inch model, the 120 Hz E77U series includes the 40-inch LC40E77U and 46-inch LC46E77U. Sharp also offers these similarly outfitted 60Hz models: 40-inch LC40E67U and 32-inch LC32E67U.

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The AQUOS LC52E77U sets a new standard for large-screen flat-panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant new design, the LC52E77U produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The LC52E77U utilizes Sharp’s proprietary Advanced Super View Superlucent / Black TFT Panel with Spectral Contrast Engine XD, providing high Contrast Ratio, 4ms response time and wide viewing angles (176°H x 176°V). In addition, the LC52E77U includes 120HZ Fine Motion Enhanced for the ultimate in fast-motion image processing. The LC52E77U has built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and include 5 HDMI inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, and 2 HD 1080p component video inputs. The LC52E77U features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle recessed bottom-mounted speakers. The included table stand features swivel capability for viewing angle convenience, and is also easily removed for wall-mounting applications.

Sharp LC52E77U Details and Features

• HDMI (version 1.3): 5
• Component: 2
• Composite A/V: 2
• S-Video: 1
• PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1
• Digital audio output: 1 optical
• TV without stand: 49.4 x 32.15 x 5.25 inches (WxHxD); 52.9 pounds
• TV with stand: 49.4 x 34.15 x 14.5 inches (WxHxD); 61.7 pounds

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