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May 19, 2008

Sharp to Introduce Seven New G-Series AQUOS LCD TVs in
26V- to 52V-inch*1 Range

Smooth Image Quality Renders Color Gradations with Subtle Detail and a Feeling of Depth, ARSS Speaker System*2 Improves Sense of Unity Between Picture and Sound*3

Press Release

Sharp Corporation will introduce into the Japanese market seven new G-Series AQUOS models featuring Smooth Image Quality that renders color gradations with subtle detail and a heightened feeling of depth, and an ARSS Speaker System that enhances the sense of unity between picture and audio.

This G Series delivers Smooth Image Quality by reproducing subtle color gradations with rich detail and a powerful feeling of depth based on a TV contrast*4 of 15,000:1 and 12-bit BDE*5 color value rendering. This feature increases the perceived contrast by optimally controlling the backlight brightness and the aperture ratio of the LCD panel to match the video scene being shown, and uses proprietary brightness level control circuitry to reproduce subtle changes in color values (color gradations) for a smooth, natural-looking picture.

In addition, an ARSS Speaker System that places speakers underneath and on both sides of the screen provides both rich bass sound plus a well-balanced stereo effect. This arrangement increases the sense of unity between the picture and sound, as well as creating a viewing environment with a realistic feeling of presence.

Also, Sharp’s “AQUOS.jp” Web site, a content service for AQUOS owners, has been further enhanced, allowing users to enjoy the latest video images in full HD, including high-definition, high-image-quality photos and illustrations. These G-Series models are also compatible with AQUOS Familink*6, an advanced interface that enables viewers to use the accessory remote control unit for easy operation of an AQUOS Blu-ray Disc Player, AQUOS HD Recorder, or AQUOS Audio System connected via an HDMI cable to the AQUOS TV.


Product name Terrestrial/BS/CS110°Digital HD LCD TV
Nickname
Model name LC-52GX5 LC-46GX5 LC-42GX5 LC-37GX5 LC-32GX5 LC-32GH5 LC-26GH5
Dot count (H x V) Full HD
1,920 x 1,080
HD
1,366 x 768
Design type Side-speaker design Bottom-speaker design
Suggested retail price Open
Date of introduction in Japan June 1, 2008
Monthly production 5,000 units 5,000 units 10,000 units 10,000 units 5,000 units 10,000 units 5,000 units

Major Features
1. TV contrast of 15,000:1 and 12-bit BDE color value rendering delivers Smooth Image Quality, reproducing subtle color gradations with rich detail and a powerful feeling of depth (GX5 line).
2. ARSS Speaker System for high-quality audio heightens the sense of unity between picture and sound (GX5 line).
3. Content of the AQUOS.jp website, a service designed for AQUOS owners, has been further enhanced, allowing users to enjoy the latest full HD video images, including high-definition, high-image-quality photos and illustrations.
4. All models are compatible with AQUOS Familink for simple, easy operation of connected AQUOS Blu-ray devices.

*1 “V-inch” is a measure of the true size of the flat TV screen, standardizing on the length of the diagonal dimension of the actual viewing area.
*2 ARSS is an abbreviation for “Around Speaker System.”
*3 GX5 line only; models LC-52GX5, LC-46GX5, LC-42GX5, LC-37GX5 and LC-32GX5.
*4 The maximum contrast level a TV set is capable of achieving (the ratio of maximum screen brightness for an all-white signal to the minimum screen brightness with an all-black signal; in this case, 15,000:1 with AV position set to “Dynamic”).
*5 BDE (Bit Depth Expansion) uses a proprietary algorithm that exploits the characteristics of human vision perception to expand the bit depth (brightness levels) for each of the red, blue and green colors in the LCD panel to the equivalent of 12 bits for each color.
*6 Please visit Sharp’s Web site for the latest information on models for which operation has been verified. http://www.sharp.co.jp/support/aquos/index.html (available only in Japanese)

Specifications

Product name LCD color TV
Model name LC-52GX5
LCD panel Screen size 52V-inch (115.2 H x 64.8 V cm; 132.2 cm on the diagonal)
Drive system TFT (thin-film transistor) active-matrix drive
Dot count 1,920 H x 1,080 V
Screen brightness 450 cd/m2
Contrast 2000:1 (living room contrast 900:1)
Viewing angle Vertical: 176°, horizontal 176°
Backlight source Internal (built-in fluorescent tube)
Speakers 6.5 cm diameter x 3
2.0 cm diameter x 2
3.0 cm x 10.0 cm oval x 2
Max. audio output (JEITA) Total 30.0 W (7.5 W + 7.5 W + 15.0 W)
AC power supply voltage 100 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 315 W
Standby power
consumption
0.1 W
Annual power consumption*7 255 kWh/year
Main unit dimensions
Display section only 132.0 cm W x 8.5 cm [7.9 cm in the thinnest part] D x
80.6 cm H
With table stand 132.0 cm W x 32.8 cm D x 87.4 cm H
Main unit weights
Display section only Approx. 29.0 kg
With table stand Approx. 31.0 kg
TV reception channels VHF channels 1 to 12
UHF channels 13 to 62
Cable TV channels 13 to 63
Digital BS channels 001 to 999
Digital CS110° channels 000 to 999
Digital terrestrial channels 011 to 528 (with cable TV pass-thru)
Input/output jacks HDMI input (3 sets)*8
D5 video input (3 sets)
S2 video input
Video input (3 sets)
DVI–I input (with audio input jack)
Monitor output (combined with S2 jack, doubles as Video Input 6 and recording output jack)
Headphone output
Digital audio output (optical)
i.LINK (TS) S400 (2 sets)
B–CAS card slot
VHF/UHF antenna input
BS/CS110° antenna input
Telephone line (2,400bps)
LAN (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
Control (RS232C)
Center speaker input
AC power input
Accessories Table stand (pre-assembled with main unit)
Wireless remote control
AAA dry cell battery (alkaline)
Power cord
VHF/UHF antenna cable
BS/CS110° antenna cable
Telephone cable
B–CAS card
Modular splitter
Tipover-prevention hardware (1 set)
Operating manual
Easy user’s guide
Warranty card


*7 Measured under standard conditions with A/V position switch set to “Normal”
*8 Supports 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p and 1080p.


Product name LCD color TV
Model name LC-46GX5
LCD panel Screen size 46V-inch (101.8 H x 57.3 V cm; 116.8 cm on the diagonal)
Drive system TFT (thin-film transistor) active-matrix drive
Dot count 1,920 H x 1,080 V
Screen brightness 450 cd/m2
Contrast 2000:1 (living room contrast 900:1)
Viewing angle Vertical: 176°, horizontal 176°
Backlight source Internal (built-in fluorescent tube)
Speakers 6.5 cm diameter x 3
2.0 cm diameter x 2
3.0cm x 10.0 cm oval x 2
Max. audio output (JEITA) Total 30.0 W (7.5 W + 7.5 W + 15.0 W)
AC power supply voltage 100 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 280 W
Standby power
consumption
0.1 W
Annual power consumption*7 222 kWh/year
Main unit dimensions
Display section only 118.4 cm W x 8.5 cm [7.9 cm in the thinnest part] D x
73.0 cm H
With table stand 118.4 cm W x 32.8 cm D x 79.8 cm H
Main unit weights
Display section only Approx. 26.0 kg
With table stand Approx. 27.5 kg
TV reception channels VHF channels 1 to 12
UHF channels 13 to 62
Cable TV channels 13 to 63
Digital BS channels 001 to 999
Digital CS110° channels 000 to 999
Digital terrestrial channels 011 to 528 (with cable TV pass-thru)
Input/output jacks HDMI input (3 sets)*8
D5 video input (3 sets)
S2 video input
Video input (3 sets)
DVI–I input (with audio input jack)
Monitor output (combined with S2 jack, doubles as Video Input 6 and recording output jack)
Headphone output
Digital audio output (optical)
i.LINK (TS) S400 (2 sets)
B–CAS card slot
VHF/UHF antenna input
BS/CS110° antenna input
Telephone line (2,400bps)
LAN (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
Control (RS232C)
Center speaker input
AC power input
Accessories Table stand (pre-assembled with main unit)
Wireless remote control
AAA dry cell battery (alkaline)
Power cord
VHF/UHF antenna cable
BS/CS110° antenna cable
Telephone cable
B–CAS card
Modular splitter
Tipover-prevention hardware (1 set)
Cable clamp set (1 set)
Operating manual
Easy user’s guide
Warranty card


*7 Measured under standard conditions with A/V position switch set to “Normal”
*8 Supports 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p and 1080p.


Product name LCD color TV
Model name LC-42GX5
LCD panel Screen size 42V-inch (93.0 H x 52.3 V cm; 106.7 cm on the diagonal)
Drive system TFT (thin-film transistor) active-matrix drive
Dot count 1,920 H x 1,080 V
Screen brightness 450 cd/m2
Contrast 2000:1 (living room contrast 900:1)
Viewing angle Vertical: 176°, horizontal 176°
Backlight source Internal (built-in fluorescent tube)
Speakers 6.5 cm diameter x 3
2.0 cm diameter x 2
3.0 cm x 10.0 cm oval x 2
Max. audio output (JEITA) Total 30.0 W (7.5 W + 7.5 W + 15.0 W)
AC power supply voltage 100 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 235 W
Standby power
consumption
0.1 W
Annual power consumption*7 201 kWh/year
Main unit dimensions
Display section only 108.7 cm W x 8.5 cm [7.9 cm in the thinnest part] D x
67.9 cm H
With table stand 108.7 cm W x 28.6 cm D x 74.7 cm H
Main unit weights
Display section only Approx. 22.0 kg
With table stand Approx. 24.0 kg
TV reception channels VHF channels 1 to 12
UHF channels 13 to 62
Cable TV channels 13 to 63
Digital BS channels 001 to 999
Digital CS110° channels 000 to 999
Digital terrestrial channels 011 to 528 (with cable TV pass-thru)
Input/output jacks HDMI input (3 sets)*8
D5 video input (3 sets)
S2 video input
Video input (3 sets)
DVI–I input (with audio input jack)
Monitor output (combined with S2 jack, doubles as Video Input 6 and recording output jack)
Headphone output
Digital audio output (optical)
i.LINK (TS) S400 (2 sets)
B–CAS card slot
VHF/UHF antenna input
BS/CS110° antenna input
Telephone line (2,400bps)
LAN (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
Control (RS232C)
Center speaker input
AC power input
Accessories Table stand (pre-assembled with main unit)
Wireless remote control
AAA dry cell battery (alkaline)
Power cord
VHF/UHF antenna cable
BS/CS110° antenna cable
Telephone cable
B–CAS card
Modular splitter
Tipover-prevention hardware (1 set)
Cable clamp set (1 set)
Operating manual
Easy user’s guide
Warranty card


*7 Measured under standard conditions with A/V position switch set to “Normal”
*8 Supports 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p and 1080p.


Product name LCD color TV
Model name LC-37GX5
LCD panel Screen size 37V-inch (81.9 H x 46.1 V cm; 94.0 cm on the diagonal)
Drive system TFT (thin-film transistor) active-matrix drive
Dot count 1,920 H x 1,080 V
Screen brightness 450 cd/m2
Contrast 2000:1 (living room contrast 900:1)
Viewing angle Vertical: 176°, horizontal 176°
Backlight source Internal (built-in fluorescent tube)
Speakers 6.5 cm diameter x 3
2.0 cm diameter x 2
3.0 cm x 10.0 cm oval x 2
Max. audio output (JEITA) Total 20.0 W (10.0 W + 10.0 W)
AC power supply voltage 100 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 210 W
Standby power
consumption
0.1 W
Annual power consumption*7 173 kWh/year
Main unit dimensions
Display section only 98.1 cm W x 8.4 cm [8.1 cmin the thinnest part] D x 61.5 cm H
With table stand 98.1 cm W x 31.9 cm D x 67.5 cm H
Main unit weights
Display section only Approx. 18.0 kg
With table stand Approx. 20.5 kg
TV reception channels VHF channels 1 to 12
UHF channels 13 to 62
Cable TV channels 13 to 63
Digital BS channels 001 to 999
Digital CS110° channels 000 to 999
Digital terrestrial channels 011 to 528 (with cable TV pass-thru)
Input/output jacks HDMI input (3 sets)*8
D5 video input (3 sets)
S2 video input
Video input (3 sets)
DVI–I input (with audio input jack)
Monitor output (combined with S2 jack, doubles as Video Input 6 and recording output jack)
Headphone output
Digital audio output (optical)
i.LINK (TS) S400 (2 sets)
B–CAS card slot
VHF/UHF antenna input
BS/CS110° antenna input
Telephone line (2,400bps)
LAN (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
Control (RS232C)
Center speaker input
AC power input
Accessories Table stand (pre-assembled with main unit)
Wireless remote control
AAA dry cell battery (alkaline)
Power cord
VHF/UHF antenna cable
BS/CS110° antenna cable
Telephone cable
B–CAS card
Modular splitter
Tipover-prevention hardware (1 set)
Operating manual
Easy user’s guide
Warranty card


*7 Measured under standard conditions with A/V position switch set to “Normal”
*8 Supports 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p and 1080p.


Product name LCD color TV
Model name LC-32GX5
LCD panel Screen size 32V-inch (69.8 H x 39.3 V cm; 80.1 cm on the diagonal)
Drive system TFT (thin-film transistor) active-matrix drive
Dot count 1,920 H x 1,080 V
Screen brightness 450 cd/m2
Contrast 2000:1 (living room contrast 900:1)
Viewing angle Vertical: 176°, horizontal 176°
Backlight source Internal (built-in fluorescent tube)
Speakers 6.5 cm diameter x 3
2.0 cm diameter x 2
3.0 cm x 10.0 cm oval x 2
Max. audio output (JEITA) Total 20.0 W (10.0 W + 10.0 W)
AC power supply voltage 100 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 154 W
Standby power
consumption
0.1 W
Annual power consumption*7 130 kWh/year
Main unit dimensions
Display section only 85.3 W cm x 8.4 cm [8.1 cm the thinnest part] D x 54.6 cm H
With table stand 85.3 cm W x 28.8 cm D x 60.6 cm H
Main unit weights
Display section only Approx. 15.5 kg
With table stand Approx. 18.0 kg
TV reception channels VHF channels 1 to 12
UHF channels 13 to 62
Cable TV channels 13 to 63
Digital BS channels 001 to 999
Digital CS110° channels 000 to 999
Digital terrestrial channels 011 to 528 (with cable TV pass-thru)
Input/output jacks HDMI input (3 sets)*8
D4 video input (3 sets)
S2 video input
Video input (3 sets)
Analog RGB input (with audio input jack)
Monitor output (combined with S2 jack, doubles as Video Input 6 and recording output jack)
Headphone output
Digital audio output (optical)
i.LINK (TS) S400 (2 sets)
B–CAS card slot
VHF/UHF antenna input
BS/CS110° antenna input
Telephone line (2,400bps)
LAN (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
Control (RS232C)
AC power input
Accessories Table stand (pre-assembled with main unit)
Wireless remote control
AAA dry cell battery (alkaline)
Power cord
VHF/UHF antenna cable
BS/CS110° antenna cable
Telephone cable
B–CAS card
Modular splitter
Tipover-prevention hardware (1 set)
Operating manual
Easy user’s guide
Warranty card


*7 Measured under standard conditions with A/V position switch set to “Normal”
*8 Supports 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p and 1080p.


Product name LCD color TV
Model name LC-32GH5
LCD panel Screen size 32V-inch (69.8 H x 39.2 V cm; 80.1 cm on the diagonal)
Drive system TFT (thin-film transistor) active-matrix drive
Dot count 1,366 H x 768 V
Screen brightness 450 cd/m2
Contrast 1500:1 (living room contrast 650:1)
Viewing angle Vertical: 176°, horizontal 176°
Backlight source Internal (built-in fluorescent tube)
Speakers 6.5 cm diameter x 3
2.0 cm diameter x 2
Max. audio output (JEITA) Total 20.0 W (10.0 W + 10.0 W)
AC power supply voltage 100 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 144 W
Standby power
consumption
0.1 W
Annual power consumption*7 113 kWh/year
Main unit dimensions
Display section only 78.6 W cm x 8.3 cm [8.1 cm in the thinnest part] D x 54.3 cm H
With table stand 78.6 cm W x 28.8 cm D x 60.6 cm H
Main unit weights
Display section only Approx. 13.0 kg
With table stand Approx. 15.5 kg
TV reception channels VHF channels 1 to 12
UHF channels 13 to 62
Cable TV channels 13 to 63
Digital BS channels 001 to 999
Digital CS110° channels 000 to 999
Digital terrestrial channels 011 to 528 (with cable TV pass-thru)
Input/output jacks HDMI input (3 sets)*9
D4 video input (3 sets)
S2 video input
Video input (3 sets)
Analog RGB input (with audio input jack)
Monitor output (combined with S2 jack, doubles as Video Input 6 and recording output jack)
Headphone output
Digital audio output (optical)
i.LINK (TS) S400 (2 sets)
B–CAS card slot
VHF/UHF antenna input
BS/CS110° antenna input
Telephone line (2,400bps)
LAN (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
Control (RS232C)
AC power input
Accessories Table stand (pre-assembled with main unit)
Wireless remote control
AAA dry cell battery (alkaline)
Power cord
VHF/UHF antenna cable
B–CAS card
Tipover-prevention hardware (1 set)
Operating manual
Easy user guide
Warranty card


*7 Measured under standard conditions with A/V position switch set to “Normal”
*9 Supports 480i, 480p, 1080i and 720p.


Product name LCD color TV
Model name LC-26GH5
LCD panel Screen size 26V-inch (56.5 H x 31.8 V cm; 64.8 cm on the diagonal)
Drive system TFT (thin-film transistor) active-matrix drive
Dot count 1,366 H x 768 V
Screen brightness 450 cd/m2
Contrast 1500:1 (living room contrast 650:1)
Viewing angle Vertical: 176°, horizontal 176°
Backlight source Internal (built-in fluorescent tube)
Speakers 6.5 cm diameter x 3
2.0 cm diameter x 2
Max. audio output (JEITA) Total 20.0 W (10.0 W + 10.0 W)
AC power supply voltage 100 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 123 W
Standby power
consumption
0.1 W
Annual power consumption*7 90 kWh/year
Main unit dimensions
Display section only 65.0 cm W x 8.3 cm [8.1 cm in the thinnest part] D x 47.1 cm H
With table stand 65.0 cm W x 28.8 cm D x 53.1 cm H
Main unit weights
Display section only Approx. 10.5 kg
With table stand Approx. 13.0 kg
TV reception channels VHF channels 1 to 12
UHF channels 13 to 62
Cable TV channels 13 to 63
Digital BS channels 001 to 999
Digital CS110° channels 000 to 999
Digital terrestrial channels 011 to 528 (with cable TV pass-thru)
Input/output jacks HDMI input (3 sets)*9
D4 video input (3 sets)
S2 video input
Video input (3 sets)
Analog RGB input (with audio input jack)
Monitor output (combined with S2 jack, doubles as Video Input 6 and recording output jack)
Headphone output
Digital audio output (optical)
i.LINK (TS) S400 (2 sets)
B–CAS card slot
VHF/UHF antenna input
BS/CS110° antenna input
Telephone line (2,400bps)
LAN (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
Control (RS232C)
AC power input
Accessories Table stand (pre-assembled with main unit)
Wireless remote control
AAA dry cell battery (alkaline)
Power cord
VHF/UHF antenna cable
B–CAS card
Tipover-prevention hardware (1 set)
Operating manual
Easy user’s guide
Warranty card


*7 Measured under standard conditions with A/V position switch set to “Normal”
*9 Supports 480i, 480p, 1080i and 720p.




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