So as LCD prices are slashing shortly,so you can likely get a premium 32 inch LCD TV with just less than RM3k.Nevertheless,some of consumer would still prefer old days CRT displays as their price are still freak cheap.Today our lab comes in a Sharp LC32D30M-R LCD TV which is a special designer series and equipped with 10W Reflex Sub woofer at the both side.
Specification
| LCD Panel | 32″ HD READY LCD TV |
| Number of Pixels (dots) | 1366 X 768 |
| LCD Panel | Advanced Super View |
| Four-Wavelength Backlight System | - |
| Luminance (cd/m2) | 450 |
| Contrast ratio | 7,500:1 (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) 1,500:1 (Native Contrast Ratio) |
| Fine Motion Advanced (100/120Hz) | - |
| Viewing Angle (H / V) | 176° / 176° |
| Backlight Lifespan | 60,000 hours (Std mode and 25° room temperature) |
| TV Receiving Systems | PAL-B/G, -DK, -I,-60, NTSC-M, SECAM-B/G, -D/K, -K/K1 |
| Video Colour Systems | PAL / SECAM / NTSC 3.58 / NTSC 4.43 / PAL 60 |
| Audio Output | 10W x 2 |
| Speakers | 10 x 4.0cm x 4 |
| Stereo System | SRS TruSurround XT (Side Bass) |
| OSD Langguage | English / Chinese / Arabic |
| Picture and Text | Y |
| Picture and Picture | Y |
| OPC (Optical Picture Control) | Y |
| Video Colour Systems | PAL / SECAM / NTSC 3.58 / NTSC 4.43 / PAL 60 |
| 3D-Y/C Digital Comb | Y (PAL/NTSC) |
| Video CTI/LTI | Y |
| PC Input (Analog 15-pin D-sub) | Y |
| AQUOS LINK | Y |
| Tuner in | UHF/VHF 75 Din Type |
| Video in | 2 |
| S Video in | 1 |
| Component in | 2 |
| DVI-I | - |
| HDMI | 2 |
| Headphones | 1 |
| RS-232C | 1 |
| Digital Audio Output | - |
| AV output | 1 |
| Power supply | 110-240V 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption (W) Appx | Approx. 133W |
| Panel Dimensions (W x H x D) mm (W stand) | 785.4 x 607 x 240.9 |
| Panel Dimensions (W x H x D) mm (W/O stand) | 776 x 523 x 95 |
| Weight Panel kg (W stand) Appx | 12.5 kg |
| Weight Panel kg (W/O Stand) Appx | 10.5 kg |
Initially,Sharp used to making moderate contrast ratio displays which not like LG or Samsung which providing astonishing performance in contrast ratio.In fact,some times “Dynamic Contrast Ratio” isn’t accurate enough to judge a monitor contrast,in the meantime native contrast ratio is still the main element to consider.So Sharp plays a mid range performer in contrast ratio challenges,so 7500:1 is capable for your HD playbacks.
In addition,this current model comes with a 10W subwoofer which using innovative reflex technology which giving rich bass and immersives sounds for your movies.And OPC feature which stand out as an innovative light sensor which allow the monitor to adjust automatically to suits your environment brightness,besides that LG also starting to introduce this kind of technology with different name.
One only the cons is Sharp didn’t mention that what image processor been using as Sony,Samsung,Panasonic,LG has their own innovative processor whcih asists in improving the visual clarities.
Pictures
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Picture taken before the plastic sheet had teared off.
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Works as a conventional PC Montior!Huge huh?[Output @ Admin's Lappie which running Windows Vista Ultimate]
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Output on Windows Media Center @Windows Vista Ultimate![Looks like a true media center?] As you can see the OPC sensors is working agility.And do you notice the square cube are 3D?Hehe..looks immersive huh?
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Displaying Public Free TV station-TV3.Resulting abit of stretching which caused by the aspect ratio from the TV station 4:3 as our native ratio is 16:9 respectively.
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Subwoofer built at both side which giving 10W of rich bass although its not much.
Verdicts
Overall the TV is just stunning great when use to watch movies as well as TV broadcast.The only cons is the lack of DVI input cable and they didnt provide any HDMI cables also.So for user who have any gaming consoles or BD Console would need to purchase an additional HDMI cables to connect on the TV.
Great
- Great Surround Sounds System
- Designer Beauty!
- Steel bezels and tough stands
- With OPC[Optical Picture Control]
- HD Ready which supporting not only HDMI as well as analogue cables.
Cons
- Slightly more expensive opposed to other 32inchers
- No DVI Input!
- Moderate Contrast Ratio,Not much outstandings
- Lacks of Bundles Cables and stuffs
4.3/5
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