When you see how flawlessly clean and clear Sharp's 26" LC-26GD6U looks, you'll want to use it for all your viewing. And you can, because its middle name is "versatile." Sharp's smallest High-Definition flat-panel is thin and compact enough for your bedroom or office, elegant enough for your living room, and has the right inputs for today's advanced home theaters.
The LC-26GD6U's 1366 x 768 pixels is the most we've seen in a 26" screen. Right out of the box, the picture quality is truly dazzling, with pinpoint detail. This set is part of Sharp's G-series, which features proprietary "Quick Shoot" video circuitry. Quick Shoot provides ultra-fast pixel response time, which means you'll see naturally smooth on-screen motion, with no lag or ghosting. Improved color filters yield deeper, richer hues. Your eyes will feast on the effortless clarity that progressive-scan DVD and High-Definition broadcasts deliver on this widescreen panel.
The LC-26GD6U includes built-in reception for over-the-air and cable HD programming, so you don't need a separate tuner box (you'll just need a CableCARD™ from your local service provider to get cable HD programs). The built-in tuners save space and simplify hookup. The generous array of A/V inputs includes regular composite and S-video, 2 sets of component jacks, and both DVI and HDMI digital inputs. There are even two i.LINK® ports for connecting a compatible D-VHS deck — currently the best option for recording high-def material.
The versatile DVI-I input is also compatible with high-end PC video cards, so this TV can pull double duty as a widescreen PC monitor. Because LCD screens don't use a phosphor coating, you don't have to worry about image burn-in — great news for computer jockeys (and video game fans). And a handy PC Card slot lets you easily view digital photos.
With so much packed inside, the LC-26GD6U has an incredibly thin panel depth of under 4", leaving your placement options wide open. There's a built-in stand for tabletop use; it detaches if you prefer wall-mounting (wall bracket not included). The bottom-mounted stereo speaker module detaches as well, for an ultra-compact "nothing-but-screen" look when the TV is hung on the wall.
Details:
- High-Definition TV — receives and decodes digital HDTV/SDTV signals from over-the-air broadcasts (antenna required) and cable TV service (CableCARD required)
- low-reflective Black TFT LCD panel
- widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio
- 1366 x 768 pixels
- fast pixel response time (16 milliseconds)
- 800:1 contrast ratio
- 170°(H) x 170°(V) viewing angle
- selectable color temperature control
- dual 181-channel NTSC tuners
- 2-tuner Twin Picture PIP (split-screen)
- illuminated multibrand remote control
- detachable stereo speakers (10 watts x 2)
- 1-bit digital audio amplifier for clear, natural sound
- 7 A/V inputs, including:
- 3 rear-panel composite video
- 1 rear-panel S-video
- 2 rear-panel HD-compatible component video
(accepts 1080i/720p/480p/480i signals) - 1 DVI-I digital video/PC input with HDCP copy protection
- 1 HDMI digital audio/video input with HDCP copy protection
- 2 i.LINK (IEEE 1394) ports for record/play with compatible D-VHS decks
- 3 RF inputs for antenna/cable signals
- optical digital audio output for Dolby® Digital
- PC Card slot (PCMCIA) for accessing digital photos
- Energy Star® compliant
- detachable tilt/swivel stand (depth is 11-1/8")
- wall-mountable (bracket not included)
- 26"W x 19-7/8"H x 3-13/16"D (21-5/8"H x 11-1/8"D with stand)
- weight: 33.1 lbs. (without stand)
- warranty: 1 year parts & labor
- Want more peace of mind? Extended Service Plans Available
- Contact your local cable TV provider for details regarding the availability and costs of CableCARD-related services.
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