Sharp LC-37DB5U Aquos 37-Inch HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV | 
| Brand: Sharp
Category: CE
List Price: $2,599.99
Buy New: $1,675.00
You Save: $924.99 (36%)
Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 45587
Color: SILVER
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Display Size: 37
Shipping Weight (lbs): 63
Dimensions (in): 48 x 16 x 30
MPN: LC-37DB5U
Model: LC-37DB5U
UPC: 074000363045
EAN: 0074000363045
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1366 x 768 pixel resolution | | • | 4000:1 contrast ratio | | • | 16:9 next generation aspect ratio | | • | Displays HDTV program images in 720p, compatible with off-air HDTV broadcasts | | • | 170 H/170 V viewing angle |
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Product Description
With state of the art 37 inch Widescreen LCD technology, Sharps AQUOS has Advance Super View/Black TFT Panel proprietary which provides high brightness, 800:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and wide viewing angles. The terrestrial ATSC built-in decorder allows off-air HDTV broadcast. The sleek silver design and included table stand enhances any living room or den. HDMI and HD component video inputs enables fast response time of less than 12ms with Sharp's proprietary Quick Shoot video circuit. 60,000 Lamp Life Non-detachable side speakers 10W per channel Brightness - 450 cd/m2 Displayed Format - 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV) Supported Format - 1080i (HDTV), 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV) Broadcast Format - ATSC (Digital), NTSC (analog) Interface Type - Serial 9 pin D-shell (EIA 574/232) Audio Format Supported - BBE High Definition Sound 1x Coaxial Video Input, 3x Composite Video Input (RCA), 4x S-Video Input, 2x Component Video Input (RCA), 1x HDMI/DVI Input Included Components - Speakers, Stand, Basic Remote Height 25.5 x Width 43.5 x Depth 4.2 inches Weight - 56.2 pounds
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 Biggest problem with this TV - low speaker volume September 9, 2007
Guy Owen (Hyattsville, MD USA)
I've owned this TV for over a year. It works very well if this is the size you can use (I prefer a larger screen and will move it to a bedroom, eventually). I will not articulate all the features that are covered so well by other Reviewers. But beware a few glaring irritations.
1) Low speaker volume.
Try all you want. There's no way to raise the speaker volume to a high-enough level to be heard over ambient noises in a household setting -- and I live alone! I am researching add-on third speaker units, right now. But at the cost most of them run I may decide on a new TV, instead.
2) Weird power loss and reset issues.
I've never experienced such a bewildering issue of losing control over a TV due to a power outage or brown-out. I'm sure it's a built-in safety factor. But periodically the TV has to be completely unplugged, then reconnected and reset to resume normal operations. I attribute this to local power outages in the neighborhood. But it completely mystifies me. And I have it plugged into a surge protector. Nothing else on that protector is affected in this way.
3) Limited controls.
The Mitsubishi HDTV that this one replaced had far greater controls available for tweaking the picture quality, etc. Maybe I'm expecting too much on a 37" LCD. For $1200 to $1700 Retail, I wanted more.
However, I must add, at the time I bought this LCD I compared it side-by-side to others on the market and felt it had the best picture, with the most-natural skin tones, etc. The Sony ran a very close second but was selling at a price well above the Sharp.
Here's a hint for those comparing between LCD and Plasma: To me, Plasma looks a lot sharper (especially the Panasonic), but if you have glare from overhead lights or windows, choose the LCD format. For some reason, they are now touting LCD screens with glass shields in front to get that glossy look, which they claim increases the picture quality. It seems to be defeating one of the strongest reasons for buying an LCD, to me. On the rear-screen projection Mitsubishi that I owned (53" screen), the main selling point was I could remove the clear acrylic protective shield and gain the sweet non-glare look of an exposed LCD-like viewing experience. You may notice that a lot of your friends mount their Plasmas up high on a wall and then tilt them downward. I think it's because they are trying -- in part -- to avoid that glare. Most people coming late from the traditional TV experience don't even realize the best advantages of LCD -- the lack of irritating reflections.
Problem with remote April 23, 2007
J. vandiver
I agree with other reviewers that this set is excellent for viewing. In the last few months, though, we've started having problems with the remote. When the set is first turned on only the on/off feature will work for about five minutes from ten feet away. When we move to within a couple feet the remaining features start working, and after the short wait period. We've changed the batteries several times and made sure the send and receive ports are not blocked to no avail. We've had the set just over a year and no other problems. We've no children or pets that chew on these things. I just emailed Sharp customer service describing the problem and haven't heard anything back. One way to troubleshoot this would be to buy a universal remote and see if it works any different. So far the nuisance factor hasn't driven us to do anything else. I'm prompted to write this because several reviewers noted what seems to be a remote control problem.
nice form factor, good looking picture March 30, 2007
J. Drost (NJ USA)
This is a nice looking TV - I have this in my home sitting on a mantle over a fireplace. The picture is great, though I think it does suffer from the same issue as most LCD displays - black levels that could be more black. This is especially apparent when viewing a movie in the dark.
Also, oddly, it seems as though the volume control is ignored for the first few seconds the TV is turned on. This can be a problem if the set is turned on and the volume is too loud for the time of day (perhaps others in the house are sleeping).
Just about perferfect November 17, 2006
Amighty (New York City)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This TV looks great, sounds fantastic, and has a stunning picture - in HD anyway. The regular standard-def picture is ok, but seems a little pixelated or "artifacty". This could be from the cable company and/or the TV's upresing. Either way I really only try to watch the HD - as I mentioned it's stunning.
I wish it had an additional HDMI port, but I don't need it yet. It would also be nice if they somehow hid an additional RCA video input on the fromt of the monitor, so I don't have to mess around with the giant panel of inputs in the back just to hook up my video camera.
It's amazing how even though the screen is so big, thee flatness of the TV actually makes it seem to take up less room than my older, smaller CRT TV.
Sturdy and beautiful all-around.
Better now, but still expensive May 24, 2006
A. Piniella (Indianapolis, IN)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I love this TV. Bought it for $1750 (floor model). Had an initial problem with the TV turning itself on and having a frozen screen where we couldn't shut it off unless we unplugged it. We called SHARP and they contacted a local repairman to come out and fix it. I guess this is a common problem with this model. The repairman came out yesterday and said he's already done this "firmware upgrade" to 15 others like ours. Hopefully this will solve our problem.
Otherwise it's awesome. Great visually and has a lot of options. We're in Indianapolis and are dropping our cable bc with a roof antenna we get our local channels in HD. Looks much better than cable!
Only gets 4 stars bc the price is still outrageous on technology is that supposed to be mainstream. Not everyone has $2k to drop on a TV.
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