Sharp reveals eight new DX Series LED AQUOS TVs with Built-in Blu-ray Disc Recorder

Sharp Corporation will introduce into the Japanese market eight models in the DX Series of LED AQUOS LCD TVs with built-in Blu-ray Disc recorders (52V-, 46V-, 40V-, and 32V-inch screen sizes).

These models, which represent the third in the series of Blu-ray equipped AQUOS LCD TVs, feature next-generation LCD panels that employ Sharp’s proprietary UV2A photo-alignment technology and LED backlight system that enables precise control of light output to deliver superb image quality with a cinema contrast of 5,000,000:1. In addition, these models offer high energy efficiency that results in the industry’s lowest level of energy consumption, with annual power consumption 30% lower than previous models.

Further, in addition to the convenience expected from the “all-in-one” integrated design, including simple and easy recording to Blu-ray Disc and playback of Blu-ray Disc and DVD titles, these models feature even more sophisticated recording functions, such as an extended recording time of up to 36 hours of full-HD video programming on a single Blu-ray Disc.

Major Features

1. Blu-ray Disc Recorder for recording and playback is integrated into the TV unit. Enables extended video recording time of up to approximately 36 hours of full HD video programming on a single Blu-ray Disc.
2. UV2A technology and LED backlight technology deliver high image quality (cinema contrast of 5,000,000:1) and high energy efficiency with the industry’s lowest level of energy consumption (annual power consumption 30% lower than previous models).
3. Comes with AQUOS High-Picture-Quality Master Engine*8 and Preferred Image Sensor for automatically adjusting to viewers’ preferred image settings.
4. Home Network function enables users to play back recorded programs on an AQUOS Blu-ray Recorder located in another room.
5. Compatible with AQUOS Familink II that provides an expanded feature set and a wider range of supported applications, via HDMI cable connection to peripheral equipment and devices.

Product name	Terrestrial/BS/CS110° Digital High-Definition LCD TV
Nickname	LED AQUOS				AQUOS
Model name	LC-52DX3-B	LC-46DX3-B	LC-40DX3 -B/-W/-R	LC-32DX3 -B/-W/-R	LC-26DV7 -B/-W/-R
Color	Black		Black, white, red
Dot count (H x V)	Full high-definition (1,920 x 1,080)			High-definition (1,366 x 768)
Suggested retail price	Open
Date of introduction in Japan	June 10, 2010			May 20, 2010
Initial monthly production	3,000 units	5,000 units	25,000 units	40,000 units	15,000 units

Source: Sharp