Internet-Ready Television

Internet-ready TVs use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content, whether it’s streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today’s weather forecast.

Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.

Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.

Learn more about Internet TVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you’ll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.

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April 2011
Sharp’s LE830 series reinforces its leadership in the HDTV field, complete with Sharp’s proprietary Quattron quad-pixel technology, which adds a fourth color–yellow–to the traditional RGB pixel format, for richer color and brilliant picture detail. An LED backlit X-Gen LCD panel enables a dynamic contrast ratio of 6,000,000:1 for seriously deep blacks. Sharp’s 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced motion processing virtually eliminates blur and motion artifacts in fast-moving video. The LC-40LE830U also boasts connected TV services, including Vudu apps, Netflix streaming video, CinemaNow, Blockbuster On Demand, Alphaline Entertainment, and Napster. Plus, with built-in Wi-Fi, connectivity is easier than ever. This also makes for an easy connection to AQUOS Advantage Live, the industry’s leading online support system, to help ensure you get the most out of your new television.

Quattron Quad Pixel Technology

Quattron LED LCD TVs feature advanced technologies enabling picture quality that has been difficult or impossible to reproduce using conventional LCD displays. When combined with Sharp’s 1080p X-Gen LCD panel, the displays offer dramatic reduction in energy consumption compared with conventional CCFL LCD TVs. These technologies work in tandem to optimize picture quality and contrast ratios while reducing energy use.

Quattron LED LCD TVs employ a four-color filter, adding the color Y (yellow) to the three colors of R (red), G (green) and B (blue). Quad Pixel technology produces this groundbreaking combination expanding the color gamut and faithfully rendering nearly all colors that can be discerned while introducing never-before-seen colors to LCD TVs, like sparkling golds, Caribbean blues and sunflower yellows.

Sharp’s X-Gen panel provides a wider aperture, allowing more light to pass through, which requires fewer backlighting elements to create an extremely bright image. Also, because the redesigned LCD panel has fewer ribs than traditional panels, the pixels seal more completely, enabling nearly all light to be blocked and resulting in deeper blacks.

120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced

Sharp uses a unique algorithm to create images that help smooth sharp edges on moving objects, like a running play in football, a player swinging a bat, or a car chase. By creating new images and filling in the gaps, motion appears smoother and less jumpy. The result is a smoother picture with more detail.

X-Gen Panel

Sharp’s X-Gen panel provides a wider aperture allowing more light to pass through, which requires fewer backlighting elements to create an extremely bright image. Also, because the re-designed LCD panel has less ribs than traditional panels, the pixels are better sealed which enables nearly all light to be blocked resulting in darker images.

Mega Contrast

With a full LED backlight, luminance can be controlled with greater precision than with a CCFL backlight because of the differences in intensity control properties. Compared with the modulation rate of a typical CCFL backlight, the ultra-bright LED backlight is capable of modulating down to an incredible rate. Through the combined operation of Sharp’s X-Gen panel, which has a high contrast ratio and Sharp’s ultra-brilliant LED backlight system, AQUOS LE830 Series LCD TVs achieve an ultra-high contrast ratio that delivers unprecedented degrees of black and images that project incredible depth.

VyperDrive

VyperDrive game mode helps to eliminate the lag time between the game console and TV. When Game Mode is activated, the signal is streamlined, resulting in transmission that is five times faster than normal mode. The result is a game experience you’ll never forget.

Environmental Advantages

Sharp designed AQUOS LCD TVs to require fewer resources to manufacture and less energy to consume. Sharp LCD TVs are ENERGY STAR qualified and feature low energy consumption and extended operation life. Sharp is committed to setting new standards for energy efficiency and environmental friendliness by minimizing waste and greenhouse gases in all Sharp factories. We are constantly improving conservation technologies and programs in the packaging, transportation, use, recycling and safe disposal of our products.

Connected TV Services

The built in Wi-Fi port allows connection to a wireless router to provide access to Netflix and VUDU streaming, while helping to eliminate cable clutter. Instantly watch TV episodes & movies from Netflix, VUDU or CinemaNow right from your TV. Plus, access hundreds of the best apps like Facebook, Pandora, Twitter, and Flickr through VUDU Apps. Membership and/or additional fees may apply.

AQUOS Advantage Live–SHARP EXCLUSIVE!

Receive exclusive benefits for registering free for AQUOS Advantage. Benefits of enrolling are Premium Connected Services. This allows an AQUOS Advantage advisor to connect to your AQUOS LCD TV via an available connection to the Internet. Once connected, the advisor can assist with product setup, review connections, personalize settings based on your preferences and perform a complete systems check-up. As a member you could also enjoy a dedicated member support phone line, priority services, access to the exclusive membership website and a FREE 3-Month Warranty Extension. Visit www.AquosAdvantage.com for full terms and conditions.

Netflix

The Quattron Series is full of great features, including the addition of TV shows and movies streaming from Netflix. With built-in Wi-Fi, connecting has never been easier. Instantly watch on your Sharp LCD TV when you want, as often as you want.

Membership and/or additional fees may apply.

VUDU HD Movies

If it’s out on DVD, chances are you can watch it on VUDU. Don’t pick from a list of last year’s hits or be limited by inventory. Get your movie on VUDU without the hassle–you can even watch the first few minutes for free. In 1080p HD quality and Dolby Digital Plus surround sound.

CinemaNow

CinemaNow offers instant access to an extensive library of premium video content for rental or purchase, including new-release movies and TV shows. Seamlessly access content on a wide range of internet-connected devices including TV, Blu-ray Disc players and PCs from multiple manufacturers. No subscription required.

Blockbuster On Demand

With Blockbuster On Demand you can order and watch movies instantly from your couch or on the go. There are no monthly fees and less waiting. Watch new movies the day they’re available for sale.

Napster

Napster lets you listen to music instantly on your Sharp TV. With Napster you get instant access to the 12 million song Napster library. Play Billboard Charts back to 1955, kick back and listen to over 60 ad-free radio stations. You can easily create playlists with the music you want.

Alphaline Entertainment

Alphaline Entertainment is a digital movie and entertainment service that lets you buy or rent newly released Hollywood hits and TV Shows. New releases are available on the same day DVDs and Blu-ray discs are available for purchase, and select TV Shows are available one day after airdate. You pay for only the content you buy or rent–no subscription fees!

DLNA Home Sharing

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a large coalition of the world’s best-known digital companies with the goal of making your home media networks a reality. Easily share high-quality streaming digital media between consumer electronic devices. Stream music from your phone to your TV and/or watch HD movies on the move.

IP Control

The Internet protocol (IP) control feature enables your computer, control panel or mobile device to remotely manage or automate video and audio equipment via the Ethernet terminal. This allows for easy integration into a home theater/home control system.

LC-40LE830U Select Specifications

Video
Screen Size (Diagonal):	40-Inch Class (40 Inches Diagonal)
Panel Type:	X-Gen LCD Panel
Backlight Type:	Edge-lit LED
Resolution:	Full 1920 x 1080 HD Resolution
Dynamic Contrast Ratio:	6,000,000:1
Viewing Angles:	176° H / 176° V
Audio System:	10W + 10W +15W (Subwoofer)
Tuner:	ATSC/QAM/NTSC
Input/Output
HDMI:	4
HD Component Video (Y/PB/PR):	1
Composite Video:	1
USB 2.0 Ports:	2
RS-232C Connection:	1
Analog Audio Input:	RCA x 2
PC Input:	1 (15-pin D-sub)
Ethernet:	1
Digital Audio Output:	1 (Optical)
Weight and Dimensions
Dimensions (WxHxD):	36-15/16 x 23-5/32 x 1-5/8 Inches (36-15/16 x 25-3/64 x 10-25/64 Inches With Stand)
Weight:	29.8 Lbs. (36.4 Lbs. With Stand)

What’s in the Box

Sharp LC-40LE830U, Stand Unit and Hardware, Remote Control With Batteries, Cable Tie, Documentation

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Sharp Quattron LE830/LE835 Series Comparison

Series	LE830	LE835
Models	LC-60LE830U, LC-52LE830U, LC-46LE830U, LC-40LE830U	LC-60LE835U, LC-52LE835U, LC-46LE835U, LC-40LE835U
Panel Type	LCD	LCD
Backlighting	Edge-lit LED	Edge-lit LED
Full HD 1080p
3D
Quattron Technololgy
Quad Pixel Plus Technology
Dynamic Contrast Ratio	6,000,000:1	8,000,000:1
Connected TV Services
Wi-Fi Ready
AQUOS Advantage LIVE
Netflix
Vudu HD
CimemaNow
IP Control
Refresh Rate	120Hz	AquoMotion 240
Response Time	4ms	4ms
HDMI Input	4	4
PC Input
MP3 & JPEG Playback
Energy Star

This HDTV is Internet-ready. To view Internet apps on this TV, you may also need:

• Broadband Internet service
• A router
• Cabling
• A Wi-Fi adapter (if there is not one built in)
• A PC for subscriptions or payments

To learn more about Internet-ready HDTVs, visit Internet-Ready TV 101.

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Great for sports and fast action, the 42-inch LG 42LD550 LCD HDTV offers 1080p Full HD resolution for crystal-clear detail, TruMotion 120Hz technology for virtually no motion blur, and a super-quick response time of 2.4ms (milliseconds). With LG’s NetCast, you get access to TV shows, movies and more, streamed directly from the Internet to your television screen. And the LD550 series also provides compatibility with Wireless 1080p Connectivity (wireless media kit required and sold separately).

Other features include an amazing 150,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for more stunning colors and deeper blacks, two USB ports for connecting external drives for playing back MP3 audio, JPEG photo and DivX HD video files, stereo speakers with 20 watts of power and Dolby Digital decoding, and four HDMI inputs.

NetCast Entertainment Access

NetCast Entertainment Access brings the best Internet services direct to your TV–no computer required. Instantly access movies and TV shows, news and weather and the world’s largest library of HD movies in 1080p. (Note: Internet connection & subscriptions required and sold separately.)

Get your HD film fix If you like movies and want major studio releases in Full HD 1080p and Dolby Digital Plus sound, you’ll love Vudu, the on-demand movie service with more hi-def titles than anyone else. Over 3,000 and counting. Plus, there’s no subscription. So you only pay for what you watch. Access your queue from the couch Make the most of the extensive offerings on Netflix. Now you can watch your favorite movies and shows–from new releases to classics to everything in between–without your PC. Sit back and enjoy unlimited instant access to thousands of movies and TV episodes streamed directly to your TV set.

It’s YouTube on your tube No more crowding around your PC to watch web videos. NetCast instantly streams videos and TV shows from YouTube for unlimited, direct access to the millions of Web videos whenever you want them. All you need is an active Internet connection. Watch that one fellow making a fool of himself over and over again. Stay up to speed Sometimes you want to see what’s going on in the world, but without changing the channel. Yahoo! TV Widgets delivers everything you need including news, scores, stocks and even photos from Flickr. Your pictures on the big screen Re-live all your family vacation memories with your Picasa photos on the big screen for everyone to enjoy, create galleries and slideshows for easy organization.

Key Features

Full HD 1080p resolution This stunning picture is the reason you wanted HDTV in the first place. With almost double the pixel resolution, Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You’ll see details and colors like never before.	TruMotion 120Hz TruMotion 120Hz technology lets you see sports, video games and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur. Now your TV can keep up with your fast-moving entertainment.
150,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio No more worrying about dark scenes or dull colors. The dynamic contrast ratio of 150,000:1 delivers more stunning colors and deeper blacks than you can imagine.	Intelligent Sensor Don’t strain your eyes. Let your TV do the adjustments for you. Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting and color conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience.
Wireless 1080p Ready The best place for your TV isn’t always near the cable. Wireless 1080p Connectivity lets you cut loose from messy wires, hang your TV where you want and still get a stunning Full HD picture. All those cords and cables are completely out of sight. And the only thing attached to your TV is you. (Note: Wireless media kit required and sold separately.)
AV Mode Sports, movies and video games are best enjoyed with customized settings. With AV Mode, you can easily select from one of three picture modes for “Cinema”, Sports” or “Games” to enjoy an optimized picture and sound experience.	Picture Wizard Get easy self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. Take the guesswork out of picture adjustments with this simple-to-use feature. It’s not actually magic, but it will sure seem that way.
24P Real Cinema Stay in for the theater. Enjoy a true cinema-like experience in your own home with movies the way they are meant to be seen. LG’s Real Cinema technology precisely displays 24p source frames on your screen, the same as on a movie screen. If you love movies, you’ll love Real Cinema.	ISFccc Calibration Ready LG’s ISFccc Ready HDTVs contain the detailed standards necessary for professional calibration of brightness, contrast, tint, sharpness, color levels and much more to meet local lighting conditions for both day and nighttime viewing. Settings are added to preset modes for easy access from your LG remote.
Clear Voice II Get audio the way it was meant to be heard. Clear Voice II enhances and amplifies the frequency range of the human voice to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells. Infinite Sound What’s a great picture without great sounds to match? Infinite Sound delivers an amazing listening experience with deep, rich bass to make the most of your entertainment.	Dolby Digital Dolby Digital lets you experience compelling 5.1-channel surround sound. And you can trust that you’ll get the same great Dolby Digital audio quality no matter what you’re watching–a DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, TV programming or downloaded content. Best of all, you can be confident that you’ll hear the audio exactly as it was intended, because Dolby Digital is also used to create the soundtracks for movies and games.
USB 2.0 Now reliving that fantastic family vacation can happen in the comfort of your living room. Easily connect your external USB devices to enjoy JPEG photos or listen to MP3 files. This HDTV is also compatible with playing back DivX HD video files from a USB drive.	HDMI V.1.3 with Deep Color Make installation of any enabled device a snap. Get 10.2Gbps of bandwidth for deeper colors and more to take advantage of the best Full HD experience. HDMI V.1.3 connectivity lets you prepare yourself for tomorrow’s technology today.
SimpLink Having a hard time keeping track of your remotes? With SimpLink, all your LG devices can be controlled with just one remote.	Smart Energy Saving With LG’s Smart Energy Saving Features, you can conserve money and energy.

Key Specifications

Screen size: 42-inch class (42 inches diagonal) Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p Full HD) Dynamic contrast ratio: 150,000:1 Viewing angle: 178 degrees horizontal/vertical Response time: 2.4ms Built-in tuner: ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM Audio output: 20 watts (10W x 2) Speaker system: 2-way, 4 speakers Dolby Digital decoder: Yes Surround system: Infinite Sound Input labeling: Yes Swivel stand: ±20 degrees VESA compliance: 600mm x 400mm Warranty: 1 year parts and labor Connections HDMI (version 1.3, HDCP): 3 rear, 1 side Component: 2 rear Composite A/V: 1 rear, 1 side RF: 1 rear PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 rear PC audio input: 1 rear Digital audio output: 1 optical, rear USB: 2 side Ethernet LAN: 1 rear Headphone out: 1 side RS-232c input: 1 rear

Dimensions TV without stand: 40.3 x 24.9 x 3.1 inches (WxHxD); 30.3 pounds TV with stand: 40.3 x 27.4 x 10.3 inches (WxHxD); 33.9 pounds What size TV should you get?

LG 2010 HDTV Comparison

Series:

LD350

LD450

LD520

LD550

LD650

LE5300

LE5400

LE8500

LX6500

PJ350

PK550

PK750

Models:

22-inch 26-inch 32-inch

32-inch 37-inch 42-inch 47-inch

32-inch 42-inch 47-inch 55-inch

32-inch 42-inch 46-inch 52-inch

47-inch 55-inch

22-inch 26-inch 32-inch 37-inch

32-inch 42-inch 47-inch 55-inch

47-inch 55-inch

47-inch 55-inch

42-inch 50-inch

50-inch 60-inch

50-inch 60-inch

Panel type

LCD

LCD

LCD

LCD

LCD

LED LCD

LED LCD

LED LCD

3D LED

Plasma

Plasma

Plasma

LED Local Dimming

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–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

3D Ready

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Resolution

720p

1080p

1080p

1080p

1080p

1080p

1080p

1080p

1080p

720p

1080p

1080p

Contrast ratio

50k:1 dynamic

100k:1 dynamic

100k:1 dynamic

150k:1 dynamic

200k:1 dynamic

3mil:1 dynamic

4mil:1 dynamic

9mil:1 dynamic

8mil:1 dynamic

3mil:1 dynamic

3mil:1 dynamic

3mil:1 dynamic

Refresh rate

60Hz

60Hz

120Hz

120Hz

240Hz

60Hz

120Hz

120Hz

240Hz

600Hz

600Hz

600Hz

Response time

5ms

4ms

2.4

2.4

2

2.4ms

2.6ms

1ms

2ms

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–

–

Netcast Entertainment

–

–

–

–

–

–

HDMI input

2

2

3

4

4

4

4

4

4

3

3

4

Component input (Y, PB, PR)

1

1

1

2

2

2

3

3

3

2

2

2

Composite input

1

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

PC input

USB port

1

1

1

2

2

1

2

2

2

1

1

2

MP3 and JPEG playback

–

DivX video playback

–

–

–

–

–

Ethernet

–

–

–

–

–

–

Wireless 1080p Ready

–

–

–

–

–

–

Energy Star

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–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Series:

LD350 LCD

LD450 LCD

LD520 LCD

LD550 LCD

LD650 LCD

LE5300 LED

LE5400 LED

LE8500 LED

LX6500 3D LED

PJ350 Plasma

PK550 Plasma

PK750 Plasma

Learn More

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Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

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