Sharp LC32RD2E LCD TV Review
June 20, 2007
Sharp LC32RD2E LCD TV is a HD Ready LCD TV with 32” screen. This LCD TV has come with innovative
- Screen size 32”
- Native resolution 1366×768 pixels
- Aspect ratio 16:9
- IDTV Freeview DVB tuner
- Response time 4 ms
- Brightness 450 cd/m2
- Contrast ratio: 1800:1
- Viewing angle 176 degrees
- Picture-in-Picture feature
- Two SCARTS inputs
- Two HDMI sockets
- One AV output
- One PC input
- Two speakers with 10 W output
- Nicam A2 digital surround sound system
Although this LCD TV has a native resolution of 1366×768 pixels, it is capable of producing excellent picture quality when you access High Definition sources. The DVB tuner ensures that the images look smooth, clear and more detailed. This LCD TV is able to show deeper blacks so pictures
To get the best out of your LCD TV, you need to use the various picture settings provided in this LCD like brightness, contrast and colour temperature settings. Furthermore, there is also a provision for controlling the backlight to reduce the noise levels.
Usually the great specs ensure the optimum picture quality. The contrast ratio of this TV which is 1200:1, offers good black levels. The shadow details while this LCD displayed dark scenes are impressive and there is no sign of graying to our surprise.
Of course, this LCD TV has the best possible response time (6 ms) among the high end LCD TVs. Indeed, there is no blurring to fast moving objects. A very quick response time ensures that fast movements as in sports broadcast look natural.
JVC LT-40FN97 LCD TV Review
June 9, 2007
JVC LT-40FN97 LCD TV is a full HDTV which delivers pictures that rivals reality. With a medium sized screen, (40") it has integrated many features like 5th Generation Digital Image Scaling Technology (D.I.S.T. 1080p) with GENESSA Picture Processing, 5-Point Color Management and Motion Adaptive Dynamic Gamma Correction Circuitry to boost its performance. The piano black frame and the sleek remote are other features that demands our attention. Main features:
- 40" screen
- Full HD Resolution of 1920×1080 pixels
- 1000:1 Contrast Ratio
- 500 cd/m2 brightness
- 178 Degree Viewing Angle
- 8ms Response Speed
- Digital Image Scaling Technology with GENESSA
- ATSC/QAM and Digital tuners
- 3-2 Pulldown
- Four aspect ratio settings
- 2 HDMI inputs
- 2 S-Video Inputs
- 3 AV Inputs
- RF Input
- Computer input
The full HD Spec 1080p resolution of this LCD TV ensures greater sharpness and more details to the pictures. With the decent contrast ratio of 1000:1, the black levels are quite nice and combined with excellent colour saturation, the pictures look realistic. The Component Cross Color Eliminator of this TV make provide the pictures with crispness, and vividness. The 5th Generation Digital Image Scaling Technology allows you to watch any standard television material with lot of enhancements both in picture quality and sound effects. You find four aspect ratios available with this TV for your use. This allows to choose the best aspect ratio to watch any HDTV material although you can view non-HDTV sources using other aspect ratios. Likewise, you can access Digital TV and analogue TV channels as this unit provides you with in-built ATSC, QAM and NTSC. There is also a 2:3 pull down feature which enables the fast moving images look realistic and removes any motion lag. The speakers are designed in such a way that the sound effects are quite pleasing. The powerful speakers render very good quality output which is indispensable when you play some DVD movies in this LCD TV.
Sharp AQUOS LC-52D62U LCD TV Review
May 19, 2007
Sharp AQUOS LC-52D62U LCD TV is the largest model in AQUOS series with a 52” wide screen. Sharp AQUOS LC-46D62U which has been reviewed earlier, shares similar features with this LCD TV like a sleek piano black cabinet, two recessed bottom-mounted speakers and other important specs. Both the LCD TVs support High Definition Television sources and can support a native 2000:1 contrast ratio and a dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000:1. The Multi-Pixel Technology combined with Advanced Black TFT Panel enhances viewing angles by processing each pixel with its two-way colouring and by producing 60 % more true-to-life colours. Its backlight system provides high brightness of 450 cd/m2. The AQUOS series LCD TVs are usually provided with an automatic feature that adjusts the brightness level depending on the ambient conditions.
Main features:
- Screen size 52”
- Native resolution 1080p or 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Aspect ratio 16:9
- Multi-Pixel Technology
- Wide viewing angles up to 176º
- Four-wavelength backlight system
- High brightness of 450 cd/m2
- Contrast ratio of 2000:1 and a dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000:1
- Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology
- Response time of 4ms1
- 2 HDMI inputs
- 2 HD component video inputs
- 3 Composite video inputs
- ATSC, QAM and NTSC tuners
- Computer input
- Two speakers of each 15 watt output
With full HD Spec 1080p resolution, this LCD TV renders greater sharpness and more details to the pictures. The dramatically enhanced black levels combined with excellent colour saturation is the dominating feature of AQUOS LC-52D62U LCD TV. The Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology produces make this possible and pictures look crisp, vivid and unbelievably realistic. With the two HDMI inputs and two HD composite video inputs available with this unit, you can view any range of HDTV material either from DVD or HDTV channels. This TV offers six picture presetting options to the viewers like standard, dynamic, dynamic (fixed), game, Movie, and PC. Similarly you can change the colour temperature settings and choose the best among the five presets provided in this unit. Like the AQUOS 46” version, there are four aspect ratios available with this TV, the dot-by-dot mode is ideal if you wan to view any HDTV material although you can view non-HDTV sources using other aspect ratios. Likewise, you can access Digital TV and analogue TV channels as this unit provides you with in-built ATSC, QAM and NTSC. While the four wave backlight system and its efficient backlight control are impressive, this TV also has an automatic feature that can adjust the light source depending on the room light conditions. There is also a 2:3 pull down feature which enables the fast moving images look realistic and removes any motion lag. The audio features are quite pleasing and the powerful speakers render very good quality output especially when you play some DVD movies in this LCD TV.
Response time of LCD TV
May 18, 2007
Response time refers to time taken by a pixel in a LCD TV to change from active (black) to inactive (white) and vice versa and this change usually takes place in fractions of a second, so it is measured in milliseconds.
A response time between 8 to 16 ms is normal while the older televisions used to have higher response time than 16 ms. High response times can be unpleasant for the viewers as they would produce blurs when moving objects are displayed on the screen. Usually the lower response times ensure that pictures are free from such kind of image artifacts. Similarly, the display systems with a high response time value are often unsuitable for fast paced video games, action-packed scenes, sports etc.
Do LCD screens have high response time?
Due to its display technology, the older LCD TVs had problems with smearing or ghosting. However, current LCD TV models have improved response time, so the artifacts are rarely seen. The latest LCD TVs make use of the innovative technologies like overdrive technology or Response time Compensation that significantly reduces gray transition.
As a result, there are many high- end LCD TVs which have a response time of 6 milliseconds and give satisfactory results when playing action-packed games or movies or software which need quicker refresh rate.
As a thumb of rule, the screen size and the quality of the LCD TV are the deciding factors when you purchase a LCD TV.Although response time of a LCD TV has become a non-issue in recent times, still it is a good idea to spend some time reading LCD reviews which provide you with the specification of the LCD TVs. While the high-rated LCD makers often provide you with realistic specs, it is always wise to check them by viewing some action-packed movies to ensure that the LCD renders pictures without motion lags.
Sharp LC42XD1E LCD TV Review
May 16, 2007
Sharp LC42XD1E LCD TV impresses us with its beautiful piano black, glossy frame, superb picture quality and attractive price adding great value for our money. Its excellent specs, HDTV compatibility and nice sound quality are quite amazing, and most importantly the stunning picture details and good black levels make it one of the best LCD TVs among the 42 inches LCD display. Whether it is DVD or Blue ray disc or HDTV broadcast, this LCD TV presents faultless display with as much HDTV features as possible.
Main Features:
- Screen size 42”
- Native resolution 1920 x 1080
- Aspect ratio 16:9
- IDTV Freeview DVB tuner
- Response time 6 ms
- Brightness 450 cd/m2
- Contrast ratio: 1200:1
- Viewing angle 176 degrees
- Picture-in-Picture feature
- Two SCARTS inputs
- Two HDMI sockets
- One AV input
- One PC input
- Two speakers with 15 W output
- Nicam A2 digital surround sound system
This LCD TV offers the best possible picture when you wish to view High Definition sources as it has a native resolution of 1920×1080 resolution. The display is faultless with pictures looking crisp, clear and sharp. It is a good idea to tweak the various picture settings provided in this LCD like brightness, contrast and colour temperature settings to get the optimum picture quality from this LCD. In addition, there is also a provision for controlling the backlight to reduce the noise levels.
Usually the great specs ensure the optimum picture quality. The contrast ratio of this TV which is 1200:1, offers good black levels. The shadow details while this LCD displayed dark scenes are impressive and there is no sign of graying to our surprise.
Of course, this LCD TV has the best possible response time (6 ms) among the high end LCD TVs. Indeed, there is no blurring to fast moving objects. A very quick response time ensures that fast movements as in sports broadcast look natural.
Again like typical high end LCD TV, Sharp LC42XD1E LCD TV offers you a variety of input options. There are two HDMI sockets for viewing HDTV content either from DVD or HDTV broadcast. You may also use two SCARTS, AV input and component inputs for accessing standard television sources, but the picture quality is not so impressive as that of HDTV. The computer input, though it not RGB enabled, is useful and you can view multimedia content on the wide aspect format.
The Nicam A2 digital surround sound system produces some awesome, admirable sound quality. To enhance the sound effects, you are provided with an audio output which can be connected to your home theatre speakers.
