Sharp Aquos LC-37D43U 32 in. HDTV-Ready TV

Pros: Excellent Picture, Under $1000, Inputs and multiple viewing options.
Cons: Remote could be better. No channel labeling for Satellite receivers.

I recently purchased the 32" Sharp Aquos LC-32D4OU HDTV through my local TV Service Center. I have been in the market for a while know (1 year) and talking with my local supplier. He had advised me back then to hold off as the prices he felt would drop ...

Pros: Excellent picture quality, just as good as last generation's model with some good fixes.
Cons: Dynamic contrast feature might be annoying to some.

To start off, I want to let you all know that I have (had) the LC-32D41U and this TV is VERY VERY SIMILAR to that one. You can read my review on the L C-32D41U for more background information. But to sum it up, the ...

Pros: Picture quality, tv design, sound all are excellent
Cons: Low audio hum when volume is turned down low.

I too have been searching for a hidef tv for just over a year. And have constantly been put off with the fact that I would need either cable or sat to get a hidef picture. Well when finding the Sharp - AQUOS 32 Flat-Panel LCD HDTV - LC-32D40U, I was ...

Pros: Lots of Inputs Great Brightness Superior Color Quality Fun to play games on
Cons: Nothing that I've found...

I purchased this television for our bedroom to replace our old Toshiba CRT TV. First, let me start by saying that the form factor and weight is significantly less than anything of this size using CRT technology. I can move this television around by ...

Pros: Quality, Quality, Quality to image, sound, appearance
Cons: Costs more than other models but makes up for it in quality

The Sharp Liquid Crystal TV isn’t the cheapest one on the market. However, it has an excellent display which delivers a very realistic picture. Colors are accurate. Detail shows up crisply that dwarfs other tvs in this size range. Adjusting the ...

Pros: Worked well for a year.
Cons: Get an extended warranty, you'll need it.

Fifteen months ago a bought a Sharp LC-32D4U AQUOS 32". It worked fine for 13 months. (12 month warranty) The problem is when the unit turns on a message "please wait" comes on. In normal operation at this point the input (e.g. DTV) comes on and then ...

Pros: Great picture and well-engineered features.
Cons: Dynamic contrast feels like a gimmick more than a feature

I recently purchased this Aquos and have had it long enough now to offer a reasoned opinion. I was torn between getting one of these Sharp units or a cheaper brand like Vizio or Olevia. In the end, I made my choice based on the reputation of the Aquos ...

Pros: The Sharp Aquos LC-32D40U: beautiful and light.Picture quality is excellent. Colour is natural.
Cons: Picture goes black intermittently. Black screen becomes permanent. One year warranty insufficient.

My love affair with our thirteen month old Sharp Aquos LC-32D40U fizzled out over a period of months. Initially, I loved the realistic picture, the great surround sound and the sleek looks of the television itself. Blackouts began shortly ...

Pros: Nice looking, good picture quality
Cons: Durability, slow switching between channels

This tv worked well for the first year but then all went to hell...of course, after one year warranty expired. We purchased this tv in March of 2006 to upgrade from our old 20 inch tv. Other than a lag in the picture/sound display when turning the ...

Pros: It does look really nice when turned off.
Cons: It was brand new and it does not work!

I selected this television based on the reputation of Sharp as an LCD manufacturer and the quality of their televisions I saw in retail stores. I made the mistake of purchasing this TV from Buy.com. I did so because they had a good price and I had ...

Pros: Good sound, good picture.
Cons: Slow channel changing, inferior components or assembly.

I considered many factors before purchasing my Sharp LC-32D40U 32" LCD Flat Panel TV November 1, 2006. I compiled a lot of research into the technical quality and specifications of the various models then available as well as learning about the High ...

Pros: fabulous picture, black levels, simple directions and ease of use
Cons: cleaning

Our circa 1995 television finally died and we had to find a replacement. My mission was simple, find a modest sized LCD tv for under $1000.00. Since all 1080 dpi LCDs are over that we opted for the 780 dpi and I went about finding the best bargain. I ...

Pros: Aesthetics
Cons: TV screen blacks out after a years use.

As other have said the screen will die in and around the 13 - 16 month period. I have the exact same problem. Screen will just go black. Have to turn off, wait, turn back on again; sometimes this fixes the problems other times it does not. I do not have extended warranty so will have to see about fixing it. As it stands this appears to be a recall issue and Sharp should be held accountable for this problem since it is all too common. There should be some kind of legal precedent that would hold Sharp responsible, if it can be proven this problem exists with numerous televisions of the same model??? I am going to look in to what can be done to put an end to Sharp selling inferior products with known issues. Anyone else care to join in on a class action against them concerning this specific problem and television set?

Pros: MANY FEATURES, EASY TO USE REMOTE, BETTER SOUND THAN SANYO,MENU VALUES HAVE NUMBERED GRAPHS .
Cons: PITURE QUALITY, NOT AS GOOD AS SANYO, SLOW TUNING FROM CHANNEL TO CHANNEL,LESS CHANNELS

I SET UP THE SHARP UNIT AS PER THE MANUAL. DID THE CHANNEL SEARCH. I'M USING BRIGHTHOUSE ANALOG/DIGITAL CABLE W/O THE SET TOP BOX.THE CHANNEL SEARCH DID NOT RETRIEVE AS MANY DIGITAL CHANNELS AS MY SANYO 32746 DID. I PURCHASED THE SHARP,THINKING IT WOULD BE A BETTER SET, AS IT HAD MANY MORE CREATURE FEATURES. AFTER DOING A SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON, THE PICTURE QUALITY ON THE SHARP IS NOWHERE AS GOOD AS THE SANYO. THIS IS TRUE FOR BOTH ANALOG CHANNELS AND DIGITAL/HD CHANNELS. NO MATTER HOW I TRIED TO ADJUST THE PICTURE ON THE SHARP, IT COULDN'T COME CLOSE. IV'E SINCE RETURNED THE SHARP TO CIRCUIT CITY AND AM PURCHASING ANOTHER SANYO AT WAL-MART.

Pros: Picture quality and sound
Cons: none

This is the set I have wanted my whole life. Space in my credenza was limited and this fit like a glove. The picture is better than I expected, bright vibrant colors,and beautiful sound. I also bought at BB on sale and so far I am very satisfied.

Pros: Great Picture for HD and digital channels. HD tuner with ATSC and Qam.
Cons: Power up and channel changing is very slow. Remote could be better.

My first impression of this LCD is good. The picture quality is great. Connections are easy to get to. I like the built in HD tuner with QAM (Cable).

I do have some things that could have been done better.
The time it takes to power up the unit is very slow. The tuning could be better. The time it takes to change the channel is very slow. The favorite channel selection is very limited. It only allows 4 favorites. With Cable and their sub-channels (HD Channels, it is difficult to navigate. The remote is way more complicated than necessary and it is not have back lighting.

Overall I really like this LCD. Sharp needs to work on the finer points to make this a great unit.

Pros: Picture, Colors, sound
Cons: slow channel change but who cares!

Blown away by the clarity of OTA signal. OTA HD is even better. Haven't received my DirectTV HD box yet, but even with the antiquated coaxial cable and SD box, the picture is better than the tube TV I replaced. Tuner is slow, but that is the only drawback I have seen one week into owning it. Almost bought a lesser quality brand then this went on sale for $899 at BB.( Then used a 12% off coupon from rewards card ) Maybe not as "bright" as some in the showroom, but definitely the most realistic color reproduction. Sound is better than any box set I've owned, and the six inputs and 2 outputs allow for lots os add ons. Can't go wrong with this one...

Pros: 1. Good Picture before the Aquos Black Screen of Death happened. 2. Good Form Factor.
Cons: 1. No Picture. 2. Speakers in the set are low powered.

I purchased my Sharp Aquos LC-32D4OU 32 inch TV in September of 2006. Recently, I have experienced a problem when I attempt to turn on the TV. There is no picture and the sound is fine. I did some searching on the web and found hundreds of accounts of the same problem with Sharp LCDs - many models. The time-frame in which the problem occurs is commonly from 13 to 16 months. If I may, I'm calling this problem the "Aquos Black Screen of Death". I will NEVER buy another Sharp product. I wish I had surveyed the web better before I bought the TV.

Pros: Picture quality, size, just looks good even when off. Solid HD.
Cons: wish it had multiple HDMI inputs and an easier to use remote.

I purchased this set in 11/05, have been completely satisfied with picture quality, HD quality and the ease to set up. Colors are accurate, blacks are really black. For a moderate sized room, study or bedroom don't waste your time on anything else. It delivers far more than other more expensive type technologies.

Pros: It was a great TV until it stopped working well.
Cons: That the TV goes bad after a year or so is a huge negative.

I'm also dealing with the screen turning black after seeing "Please Wait". The last time it happened I could not get it to work for almost a full day.

I have no idea even how to get it fixed and apparently from reading other reviews, Sharp is no help.

Pros: Picture, appearance, ease of use.
Cons: I honestly can't think of any.

I can't think of any disappointments we've had with this set. The picture, even analog, is awesome. It's very attractive, and its slim design doesn't seem to compromise quality. It works fine with our Comcast remote. Setup is quick and easy.

Pros: Picture Quality, Off-Air Tuner, Sound Quality, Price
Cons: Still Looking

Had a hard time finding one, but it was worth the search. The picture quality on HD is unbelievable. I live about 30 miles from Tampa Bay, and I was able to receive over 15 digital channels by simply hooking up my existing 20 yr old roof top antenna. The off air HD broadcasts are considerably better than my non-HD Direct TV which I originally thought was excellent. The sound quality was a real surprise. I figured I would need a sub woofer to get the kind of bass this thing puts out. No disappointments yet.

Pros: Great picture quality, especially HD, good brand reputation.
Cons: None so far.

I have had this 32-inch TV for almost 6 months so I can now give an informed and educated opinion. Bottom line - it's a great TV. I had a nightmarish experience buying a 32-inch Polaroid which was about $300 cheaper but broke after 2 months, and the frustration of dealing with their repair and customer service departments was off the charts. Eventually I got my money back and decided to focus more on the quality than the price. This TV has both - not terribly expensive, but so much more reliable. Picture quality is fabulous, especially the HD channels, which in some ways look better than on my 52-inch! I am not a guru in terms of technical terms (Pixels, 4:3 ratio, etc.), all I know is, the research I did on the brand stated Sharp was very reliable and the set has been great so far. Major "thumbs up!"

Pros: Excellent picture quality and features
Cons: Customer support is atrocious.

The TV when working was a beautiful example of a 32" HDTV. But after 9 months it went south.

Sharp's customer support has been troublesome. I'm still waiting for the Repairer to replace parts 8 weeks after the initial service request was made...

Very frustrating... and to think that I chose to buy a Sharp brand TV for the customer support that I expected to receive. They've got until Friday and then I'm completely pitching a fit.

Pros: None! I am mad as hell, and I want to warn everyone.
Cons: Do not buy this crap!

I purchased a Sharp LC-32D40U - AQUOS 32" about 18 months ago. The pictures goes blank (black) about 3-4 seconds after it is turned on. I turn it on then off several times and the same thing happens. Sometimes it will eventually stay on. It is always a surprise if I can watch the TV or not. This is a piece of CRAP. I have never been more disappointed in a product. This was an expensive purchase for me, and I feel as if I have been scammed. What happened to the days when you purchased a product in good faith, and actually got quality goods.

Pros: None so far.
Cons: Only available in black I don't like to dust.

When we went to Sears to buy a Sony, we saw this set on display. We based our opinion on the Sony because of Eopinion reviews and did not believe it possible that a much less expensive Sharp could compete with much more expensive sets.

We use Direct TV (Non HD) with local extra. Using rabbit ears and no Direct TV box, we get local channels clearer than on Direct. Thats five bucks per month saved right there.

Pros: Nice looking picture
Cons: Quality problem

Ive had this model for approximitly 14 mouths now was workiing great and now ive started to have a hum possibly the power supply going out. I am also experincing a black screen after the please wait logo and sometimes have to turn the tv off and on in order to get it to work. I called sharp and they said its out warranty and i need to have it serviced. for the amount of money i paid for this tv it should work more then 16 mouths. I wont buy sharp again unless it comes with its own extended warranty. They Suck!

Osgood

Pros: Fantastic picture, easy out-of-the-box install, screen options.
Cons: Sound on HD channels are way to low; recommend surround sound.

We've had this set for almost a year now and haven't had a single problem with it. There are many features that allow you to customize your viewing experience. Our only complaint is with sound on HD channels. There is no problem with any movies or non-HD channels, however, in order to 'try' to hear the majority of HD channels we have to turn the volume up full-blast, but sometime it's still not loud enough. We haven't figured out if it's caused from the HD stations, the DVR Cable co., or if it's actually the tv.

Pros: Good product but important limitations
Cons: Product price and anticipated repairs make the cost of ownership very high!

This is a good TV and I purchased it after lot of research and recommendation from consumer reports. 2 years after purchase the sound issues are present. The TV loses sound about 10 minutes of being 'ON' This has happened to a handful of people - see reviews on this and other sites by google search. This seems to occur independent of model or year of production. I talked to SHARP USA and as of June 2008, the company has not acknowledged this defect. I will advise you buy at least 3 or preferably 5 year warranty. I will have to spend about $300 in repairs. Recommend other brands SONY or a cheaper alternative.

Pros: The TV picture is great when it's working.
Cons: Overall quality of the TV is poor.

I purchased a Sharp Aquos LC-32D40U TV 18 months ago. I was very happy with it until about a month ago, when the screen started going black while I was watching cable or DVDs. At first the problem occurred intermittently, but now it's happening every 5 to 15 minutes. If I power the set off for a bit, the picture comes on fine when I power it back on. But it only stays on for around 15 minutes or less.

The TV is not close to a light, not close to a window, there's no reason for it to be over heating, which is what the Sharp Customer Service rep told me might be happening. The warranty has expired so I will have to pay for repairs myself.

I purchased the Sharp TV because research indicated it was a quality product. I did not buy the extended warranty because a $1500 TV shouldn't need repairs when it is less than two years old! I will not purchase another Sharp product.

Pros: picture WAS nice
Cons: TV did not last

I purchased our TV in august of 2006. A few months ago we noticed a burnt spot in the upper right hand corner. We did buy an extended warranty that is good until august of 2009. The repair service just informed me that it needs a new LCD panel that is no longer available. Now they are waiting to hear from G.E. to see how they are going to handle this. I will not buy another Sharp TV. Too much money was paid for a TV that less than 2 years later cannot be repaired.

Pros: Aesthetically pleasing, Clear crisp picture when it works.
Cons: Manufacturing issues, poor customer service, Slow to change channels.

I originally purchased a LC-32D40U 32" TV in Dec of 06. The TV arrived damaged (the greed LCD driver failed over approximately 25% of the screed.) and Sharp replaced my unit with a new LC-32D42 in Mid Jan of 07. Inputs 1-6 failed within 3 weeks and the TV was in the shop Feb 15, 2007. Parts were scheduled to arrive March 02, 2007 but did not arrive. At this point I had argued enough with Sharp about the late arrival of the replacement parts they decided to send me another new TV. They ensured me that because I had purchased a TV in Dec. and had yet to get a working unit I would receive a replacement via 2 day shipping (March 7, 2007). As of March 15 that TV has yet to arrive. Sharp refuses to refund my money, and it has taken 4 days to talk to a manager. I would not use a Sharp product again even if someone gave me one.

Pros: Aesthetically pleasing, Clear crisp picture when it works.
Cons: Manufacturing issues, poor customer service, Slow to change channels.

I originally purchased a LC-32D40U 32" TV in Dec of 06. The TV arrived damaged and Sharp replaced my unit with a new LC-32D42 in Mid Jan of 07. Inputs 1-6 failed within 3 weeks and the TV was in the shop Feb 15, 2007. Parts were scheduled to arrive March 02, 2007 but did not arrive. At this point I had argued enough with Sharp to about the replacement parts they decided to send me another new TV. They ensured me that because I had purchased a TV in Dec. and had yet to get a working unit I would receive a replacement via 2 day shipping (March 7, 2007). As of March 15 that TV has yet to arrive. Sharp refuses to refund my money, and it has taken 4 days to talk to a manager. I would not use a Sharp product again even if someone gave me one.