Sharp’s LE920UN Series 1080p 240Hz LED Edge-Lit LCD HDTV publicity has been focused on the industry first AQUOS Quattron quad pixel technology which adds a fourth sub-pixel color, yellow, to the traditional RGB (red green blue) pixel format. This allows the LE920UN to display colors other LCD HDTVs cannot such as sparkling golds, Caribbean blues and sunflower yellows. Read our Quattron quad pixel technology guide to understand what benefits this new technology can deliver. The Sharp LE920UN range includes the; 68 inch LC-68LE920UN, 60 inch LC-60LE920UN and the 52 inch LC-52LE920UN.

The LE920UN models have an attractive, full-front glass surface over the X-Gen LCD display. Read our X-Gen and UV2A Technology technical guide to find out how the X-Gen panel and the LED edge backlighting deliver a superior picture quality to previous models. The Sharp LE920UN has an exceptional 6,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio helped by deeper blacks due to less light leakage. The UltraBrilliant LED system includes a unique double-dome light amplifier lens and multi-fluorescents, enabling high brightness and color purity. Missing from the specification is local dimming however, it does have a dynamic contrast ratio that matches those that don’t.

For those who enjoy action movies and/or sports broadcasts, the LE920UN has AquoMotion 240 (Hz) to virtually eliminate blur and motion artifacts in fast-moving video. The 4ms leading edge fast pixel response time also helps with motion sharpness. Thanks to the included AQUOS Net service a whole world Internet sourced entertainment is available using the included USB WiFi adapter. Rounding out the entertainment possibilities is a USB media player for portable video/music players. One notable omission limiting the LE920′s media center credentials in comparison to some other HDTVs is the lack of DLNA for streaming over a home network. Another is 24p playback of films recorded at 24 frames per second (fps). Read our technology guide on the benefits of 24p playback vs 3:2 .

AQUOS Net

The AQUOS Net Internet portal delivers two main services; customized Web based content downloads and live access to Sharp support.

Web Based Content

Customized Web Based content is becoming a differentiator between Internet connected HDTVs. Some information is delivered as a feed through easily-configured widgets much like the sidebar widgets of Window’s Vista. Web-based content that can be viewed in full screen or split screen.

Sharp’s newest version of AQUOS Net has extra content services not included in previous models. Notable additions include Netflix, Vudu (this flagship model only) as well as SharpTweets which allows consumers to follow their Twitter streams, update, monitor and tweet back, all through the TV display and remote. Other content available through AQUOS Net includes; Weatherbug to check the local forecast, NASDAQ for stock quotes, Accedo Broadband for casual games such as black jack and Sudoku, UCLICK to follow daily comic strips, daily local NAVTEQ Traffic reports, AQUOS Gallery, which provides users with beautiful high-resolution 1080p images of scenery and nature, and a variety of web-based content from NBCU’s broad portfolio. Sharp is continuing to upgrade their AQUOS Net portal with new content services over time.

VUDU

VUDU is an on-demand streaming service for movies in Full HD 1080p resolution and Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound. Movies are sourced from all Hollywood studios and over 30 independent studios. Movies and TV titles can be instantly bought or rented and there are no monthly fees.

Netflix

Netflix is a subscription based instant streaming providing access to a library of over 15,000 movie and TV episode titles. A lot of the content is standard definition and a Netflix subscription is not included.

Sharp Live Support and Help Resources

AQUOS Advantage Live is a new interactive tool that enables online Sharp technical support advisors to remotely connect to your Sharp AQUOS LCD HDTV, and assist in adjusting your TV’s settings to optimize picture quality for the best viewing experience. HDTV optimization can be a complex task so this is a valuable service.

There is also access to help information about your LCD HDTV including FAQ, specifications, terminology glossaries and
User Manuals.

Viewing Angle

Sharp specify that the LE920UN series has a 176-degree viewing angle however, you should consider this in light of our explanation of what viewing angle means. If a genuinely wide viewing angle with no color shift or brightness drop is essential then a plasma HDTV is the best choice.

OPC (Optical Picture Control)

Sharp’s OPC system automatically adjusts the TV’s brightness level based on ambient light so the picture will always be sufficiently bright.

Power Consumption

Power consumption has also been significantly reduced from previous models and satisfy the criteria under ENERGY STAR program requirements for TVs: version 5.0. This is significant as this is the first HDTV reviewed which states compliance with the extremely strict requirements of version 5.

Connections

• Audio Inputs (L/R)
• Composite Video RCA X 2
• Ethernet Input 1x
• HD Component 1x
• HDMI x4
• PC x1 (15-pin D-sub)
• RS-232C x1

Sharp AQUOS LE920UN Review Summary

Sharp’s Quattron quad pixel technology which adds a fourth yellow sub-pixel color allows LE920UN models to display colors other LCD HDTVs cannot although the degree of benefit is debatable. The LEX-Gen panel and LED edge backlighting do however deliver excellent picture quality thanks to an exceptional 6,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio helped by deeper blacks due to less light leakage. The inclusion of AQUOS Net and WiFi connectivity delivers a wide range of customized Internet content. Some may be disappointed with the lack of 24p playback and DLNA for network file streaming.

Sharp LE920UN Resources

Sharp 2010 Full Entertainment Line Up Brochure