Sharp Aquos Lc 65d64u 65 Lcd Tv 1080p
The once-mighty rear-projection television (RPTV) is poised to become a footnote in history, but its demise won't be complete until the hugely popular flat-panel designs can match the value that RPTVs offer for the largest screens. The 65-inch Sharp Aquos LC-65D64U LCD television ($3,999.99 direct) was introduced more than a year ago, and today it still represents the best value among the largest 1080p flat-panel screens currently available. Sharp's mega-size LC65D64U may seem like a costly alternative to similar-size RPTVs, but its picture quality can outperform any RPTV in several critical areas.
The LC-65D64U's glossy black bezel measures 1.7 inches across along the top and is slightly wider along the sides. The D64 series is thinner (depth) and weighs less than the D62 series it replaces, although the LC-65D64U 's 110.3pound weight increases to a hefty 121.3 pounds when it is attached to its rectangular-shaped table stand. Like the D62 series, the D64s also feature a stylishly curved lower bezel that partially conceals a narrow (1.5-inch-wide) mesh-topped stereo speaker that is as long as the TV is wide. The set's universal remote control is Sharp's premium baton design that features a fully backlit keypad.
A/V port connections on the LC-65D64U are divided across three locations: side- and downward-facing rear port panels, and a front-accessible selection of ports on the set's right-hand side. Video connection options include a total of three HDMI ports (one side), two component video inputs (one side), VGA, and an RF input. The LC-65D64U also features a serial port (RS-232C) for use with programmable home-theater control systems. A USB port on the TV's right-hand side is used for applying firmware updates, and I successfully applied the latest firmware file available on the Sharp Web site prior to testing.
Among its available picture mode presets, the LC-65D64U's movie preset proved to be the most color-accurate when compared with the standard used in HD video production; primary colors were almost perfect, except for a slightly oversaturated green. This mode's default setup includes an active film-detection feature to improve detail with video sources, such as most movies and prime-time television, that were originally captured at 24 frames per second (fps). Sharp's 1080p televisions (including the LC-65D64U) also feature a picture size setting that ensures that every 720p and 1080i or 1080p video pixel is visible, for better picture detail—something no RPTV can easily match.
Standard definition (480i) video via using the LC-65D64U's component video input looked average to good, with some jagged edges visible in the classic waving flag scene on the HQV Benchmark DVD. Film-based DVDs (originally captured at 24 fps) were quickly detected as such, but the TV occasionally lost its "lock," allowing moiré and other interlaced video–related artifacts to sneak in.
Sharp has a long history of providing excellent HD video processing in its 1080p televisions, and the LC-65D64U continues this tradition with a perfect score in the HD HQV Benchmark (1080i). The HD HQV findings were also mirrored in my satellite HD video examinations. The LC-65D64U, with its 60-Hz display technology, isn't as effective as the latest 120- or 240-Hz LCD televisions at maintaining picture detail in video depicting motion (motion resolution). Its effective motion resolution measured somewhere between 720 and 1,080 lines of detail, whereas the 120-Hz
Considering how long the LC-65D64U's has been available, I was pleasantly surprised to find it could produce an average contrast ratio of 1,539:1, with an average black level of 0.07 candela per square meter (cd/m2 ). This contrast result is about half of what current (and smaller-size) Samsung LCDs such as the A750- and A950-series are capable of producing; significantly darker black levels (0.03 cd/m2 average) give these Samsung TVs a contrast boost. However, the LC-65D64U's contrast result surpasses those of more recent Sharp models, including the
The LC-65D64U's supersize fluorescent backlight system draws considerable power when the TV is configured to use its default picture settings, resulting in an estimated operating cost of $10.21 per month (515 watts average). Prior to this result, the most power-hungry LCD that I've tested was the 52-inch
The Sharp Aquos LC-65D64U represents the best value for one of the largest LCD screens currently available: Only Sony's $20,000 70-inch LCD screen is bigger. Sharp has announced a new
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Benchmark Test Results:
Calibrated display settings
HDMI video input @ 1080i/1080p60
Objective Testing (higher is better):
VESA Bright Uniformity 86.6%
VESA Dark Uniformity 57.5%
HQV Benchmark score: 68/130
HD HQV Benchmark score: 100/100
Average Contrast Ratio: 1539:1
Average Power Consumption (default settings): 515W; $10.21/month @ $0.13/kWh (a local average)
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