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Sharp Aquos LC32D40U 32-Inch LCD HDTV with Integrated ATSC Tuner
Shopping Tags: sharp aquos lc32d40u 32 lcd hdtv with integrated atsc tuner
List Price: $1,399.99
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Manufacturer: Sharp
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Features:
32-inch LCD TV ready for HDTV right out of the box; measures 32.3 x 25.5 x 10.8 inches (WxHxD) with stand
Integrated NTSC, ATSC tuners; QAM tuner compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception
1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 450 cd/m2 brightness, 1200:1 contrast ratio, ultra-fast 6 ms response time
Inputs: 3 composite, 1 S-Video, 2 component, 2 HDMI, 1 RF
Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); digital optical audio out
Description / Details:
Sophisticated design and first class performance for the ultimate in home entertainment. With a 16: 9 aspect ratio, HDTV resolution of 1366 x 768 and breathtaking color purity, this 32" LCD television is a next-generation TV to carry you into the high-definition future.
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Customer Rating:
Shopping reviews to date: 2008-10-01
Reviews summary: Avoid this unit -- not worth purchasing
Comment reviews: My Aquos LC32D40U LCD TV worked fine for about 20 months then like many other owners have experienced, the TV would stop displaying a picture and in my case, it no longer produce sound either. The unit will power-on and display a blank screen no matter what I have tried.
Called Sharp support and the tech said, "never heard of this before" and pretty much said Sharp cannot do anything for me. He then directed me to the closest certified repair shop and gave the phone number.
Cost for the repair shop to just examine the TV is $175. Ouch! Not sure what the final repair cost will be but expecting a call back from the repair shop saying it will be between $350 and $500. Guess I have learned a lesson in buying a low-cost item from Sharp. Spend little up-front then pay more later plus the added bonus of getting a lot of frustration.
UPDATE: Repair shop said $2,000 to repair as the LCD panel is dead. Told shop to recycle it for me. Total cost for 20 months of ownership is close to $1,100.
Recommend to avoid this poorly built Sharp LCD TV. It is really not worth the money.
Customer Rating:
Shopping reviews to date: 2008-09-29
Reviews summary: Dark Screen Solution
Comment reviews: We had the same problem as others where the screen never started displaying a picture. I had a service agreement so I called to get fixed. Sharp issued a service bulletin. Basically, it's 4 screws that are slightly too long and are grounding out. I don't know more than that, the service tech wouldn't give me more info.
Hopefully you can call Sharp and get the info.
As for a review, I think it's a great TV. The picture is great and we're really happy with it - now that we've solved the black screen of death!
Good luck
Customer Rating:
Shopping reviews to date: 2008-08-17
Reviews summary: Do not buy this TV!!!
Comment reviews: After 14 months I began having the exact same problem as many other owners: After initial startup with the "Please Wait" message displayed the screen goes blank and only audio comes through. This happens about every third time we try to use the set. SHARP customer service pretends they don't know about this problem even though I suggested they google their own product or even look at the Amazon reviews. My set was at a repair shop for over a month and they decided they couldn't fix it.
Customer Rating:
Shopping reviews to date: 2008-07-05
Reviews summary: a work around for those of us that still own one of these things.
Comment reviews: I have had the same issue with my Sharp. When I can get the tv to turn on, sometimes after 30 tries or so. yes patience is helpful. I have found a way to keep it working. Go to the menu button on the remote, when the setup appears, look for the option 'back lighting' on the setup option. turn it to Zero. this is the back lighting not the screen. then go to the brightness and color options and turn them up. This works for me. I can now turn the thing on consistantly. Granted the back light option is gone. I suspect the back light has something to do with the issue of the Please wait then the black screen. My set started to be unreliable at about 18 months. I did not contact Sharp, I was out of warranty. The TV I had before the Sharp lasted for 14 years. I don't plan on purchasing a Sharp product again. I hope this works you.
Customer Rating:
Shopping reviews to date: 2008-06-18
Reviews summary: Died after 1 1/2 years
Comment reviews: I used to be employed by an electronics retail store. When I got ready to buy a flat panel TV, I really wanted a samsung, but settled for this model because of budget. After a 1 1/2 years of use, I too am having trouble with the backlight. It just goes dark religiously at start up every time. After about 30 minutes of hassle (beating it) it will generally stay on for the rest of the day. Luckily, we bought the extended warranty, and will probably be getting a store credit to get a new model. Hopefully, a samsung.
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