-- Revolutionary four-primary-color technology enables more than one
trillion colors
-- Three UltraBrilliant Edge-lit AQUOS LED LCD TV Series with sizes
ranging from 40- (40" diagonal) to an industry-first 68-inch (68 1/32"
diagonal) screen class
-- Newly developed dramatic, contemporary design sets the standard
-- Flagship LE920 Series offers AquoMotion 240 for clearer fast-moving
video
-- AQUOS Net™ adds streaming video for enhanced home theater
enjoyment
Sharp unveils three new AQUOS LED
LCD TV series, breaking new ground in LCD technology and design.
Premiering in the U.S. in early 2010, this next-generation set of
UltraBrilliant Edge-lit AQUOS LED
LCD TVs unveils a revolutionary technology, introducing
never-before-seen colors to the TV industry. Unveiled by the company at
the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Sharp's proprietary four-primary-color technology enables more than a trillion
colors to be displayed for more sparkling golds, Caribbean blues and
sunflower yellows.
"As a pioneer in the LCD industry, Sharp continues to advance the
technology, introducing its first LED-backlight LCD TV on the market less
than two years ago and paving the way for larger screen sizes, thin designs
and Internet connectivity," said Mikio Katayama, president and chief
operating officer, Sharp Corporation. "We have changed the way an LCD TV
produces an image with the new four-primary-color technology, allowing us
to broaden the visual experience and immerse consumers in a new world of
color."
Four Primary Color Technology
This four-primary-color display employs a four-color filter, for the first
time in the industry, that adds the color Y (yellow) to the three colors of
R (red), G (green), and B (blue). This combination expands the color gamut,
faithfully rendering nearly all colors that can be discerned with the
unaided human eye. Four-primary-color technology enables the display to
reproduce colors that have been difficult to portray using conventional LCD
displays, such as the golden yellow color of brass instruments.
When combined with Sharp's 1080p X-Gen LCD panel, which incorporates UV2A
Technology, the displays offer dramatic reduction in energy consumption
compared to conventional fluorescent-backlight LCD TVs.
Continuing Sharp's history of innovation and originality, the new AQUOS
LEDs offer a stunning new contemporary design that pushes the envelope for
flat-screen television artistry. At only 1.6-inches thin, the full-front
panel glass (on the LE920 and LE820 series) extends to meet the slim border
for a subtle edge that befits the elegance of a modern home theater.
These advanced AQUOS LED LCD TVs also include Sharp's newest version of
AQUOS Net, which delivers streaming video with Netflix®. AQUOS Net gives
users instant access to customized Web-based content as well as AQUOS
Advantage Live real-time customer support. The new AQUOS LED LCD TV
product lines are all compliant with Energy Star® Version 4.0 standards
which become effective in May 2010 and are equipped with Sharp's OPC
function that automatically adjusts the unit's brightness based on the
lighting of the room.
LE920 Series
The LE920 AQUOS LED LCD TV Series represents the flagship line of this new
suite of AQUOS products, offering the pinnacle in image quality and
connectivity. This Full-HD 1080p LCD TV Series, available in an
industry-first 68-inch (LC-68LE920UN) screen class size, as well as 60-
(LC-60LE920UN) and 52-inch (LC-52LE920UN) screen class sizes (68 1/32", 60
1/32" and 52 1/32" diagonals respectively), combines Sharp's Full HD 1080p
X-Gen LCD panel with its UltraBrilliant Edge-lit LED backlight to display
vibrant colors and deep blacks. Additionally, this 1080p TV offers
outstanding performance for fast-action imagery, employing AquoMotion 240,
which virtually eliminates blur and artifacts on fast-moving video.
Offering extreme flexibility, the LE920 Series includes a USB media player
for digital video/music/photo enjoyment.
LE820/810 Series
Offering additional large-screen AQUOS LED LCD TV options, the LE820 and
LE810 Series are available in 60- (LC-60LE820UN and LC-60LE810UN), 52-
(LC-52LE820UN and LC-52LE810UN), 46- (LC-46LE820UN and LC-46LE810UN) and
40-inch (LC-40LE820UN and LC-40LE810UN) screen class sizes (60 1/32", 52
1/32", 45 63/64" and 40" diagonals respectively). Similar to the LE920
Series, these models combine Sharp's X-Gen LCD panel with an UltraBrilliant
Edge-lit LED backlight. Sharp's proprietary Fine Motion Enhanced technology
is included for 120 Hz Frame Rate Conversion, as well as fast response time
(4 ms).
Advanced Connectivity
-- Four HDMI™ with Instaport™ quick switching to avoid delay when
switching between sources
-- 1080p component video input
-- RS-232C input for custom installations
-- PC input so the TV serves a dual purpose as a PC monitor
-- Ethernet jack for high-speed Internet
-- USB input for music/photos(LE820/810)
Availability
-- The LC-68LE920UN will be available in May, pricing is TBD
-- The LC-60LE920UN will be available in May, pricing is TBD
-- The LC-52LE920UN will be available in May, pricing is TBD
-- The LC-60LE820UN will be available in March for an MSRP of $3,999.99
-- The LC-52LE820UN will be available in March for an MSRP of $2,999.99
-- The LC-46LE820UN will be available in March for an MSRP of $2,399.99
-- The LC-40LE820UN will be available in March for an MSRP of $2,199.99
-- The LC-60LE810UN will be available in March for an MSRP of $3,499.99
-- The LC-52LE810UN will be available in March for an MSRP of $2,599.99
-- The LC-46LE810UN will be available in March for an MSRP of $2,099.99
-- The LC-40LE810UN will be available in March for an MSRP of $1,799.99
For more information on Sharp's full line of LCD TVs, contact Sharp
Electronics Corporation, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J., 07495-1163, or call
800-BE-SHARP. For online product information, visit Sharp's Web site at
sharpusa.com. Become a fan of Sharp AQUOS at www.facebook.com/SharpAQUOS
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