Sharp announces two new AQUOS Quattron 3D HDTVs

Sharp Electronics today announced the Canadian availability of its new LE835 Series of AQUOS Quattron 3D TVs and LE830 Series of AQUOS Quattron 2D TV models in 60-, 52-, 46- and 40-inch screen sizes. 

Announced earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, both Series feature built-in WiFi, delivering wide network functionality such as video streaming from the Internet and throughout the home, as well as Sharp’s AQUOS Advantage Live customer service.

“No matter what the technological advancements over the years, consumer have always put picture quality and colour first when making their choice in a TV,” said Carmine Cinerari, President, Sharp Canada. “We’re excited to be launching two new Quattron 3D and 2D LCD TV Series that feature the expanded colour palette and brightness that only Sharp’s Quad Pixel Technology can produce.”

With its proprietary Quad Pixel Technology, Sharp adds the color Y (yellow) to the R (red), G (green), and B (blue) – RGB - spectrum of the traditional television pixel structure. This enables Quattron TVs to reproduce colors that have been difficult to portray using conventional LCD displays, such as the brass golds of musical instruments and Caribbean blues and greens. The addition of the yellow sub-pixel also allows more light to pass through to the panel. This, combined with Sharp’s advanced pixel control technology that minimizes light leakage while offering a wider aperture to let more light through, results in a brighter, more vibrant image.  A brighter image is particularly important for 3D viewing, compensating for the common problem of images becoming dark and dull when viewed through active shutter 3D glasses.

Sharp AQUOS Quattron 3D LE835 Series

Sharp’s LE835 Series of AQUOS Quattron 3D LCD TVs (LC-60LE835U, LC-52LE835U, LC-46LE835U and LC-40LE835U) feature edge-lit LED X-Gen LCD panels, as well as an impressive Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 8,000,000:1. Sharp’s exclusive AquoMotion 240 technology improves picture quality by virtually eliminating blur and artifacts from fast-moving onscreen action sequences. These models also offer built-in WiFi for advanced connectivity around the home and four HDMI inputs for simple connections to multiple HD components. The Series includes Netflix, Vudu* and CinemaNow* streaming video capability, along with the industry’s leading online support system AQUOS Advantage Live, in which a Sharp technician can remotely take control of and optimize your TV for room lighting and the media you are consuming, as well as help you troubleshoot.  The LE835 Series’ attractive streamlined ultra-slim and narrow bezel design provides a great complement to any home theatre viewing environment.

Features

• AQUOS Quattron 3D TV - with technology that produces a brighter 3D experience, with reduced crosstalk blur.
• Optional 3D Glasses - with unique 3D-2D mode conversion button. Make the choice to watch in 2D or 3D.
• Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) Resolution - with more than 8 million or 33% more dots for the sharpest picture possible.
• Full HD 1080p X-Gen LCD Panel - with 10-bit processing is designed with advanced pixel control to minimize light leakage and a wider aperture to let more light through.
• AquoMotion 240 - virtually eliminates blur and artifacts in fast-motion scenes.
• Frame Rate Enhanced Driving - uses single-source wiring to achieve unprecedented 3D TV brightness with a 240Hz driving circuit.

Sharp AQUOS Quattron LE830 Series

Sharp’s LE830 Series of AQUOS Quattron edge-lit LCD TVs, including the LC-60LE830U, LC-52LE830U, LC-46LE830U and LC-40LE830U, deliver crystal-clear resolution with a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 6,000,000:1. These models also offer built-in WiFi for network applications and four HDMI inputs for simple connections to multiple HD components. They also share the 835 Series’ attractive ultra-slim and narrow bezel design. 

Features

• Quad Pixel Plus – provides panelcontrol at the sub-pixel level for better processing of images with higher resolution and less jags in diagonal lines.
• UltraBrilliant LED system - includes a unique “doubledome” light amplified lens and multi-fluorescents, enabling high brightness and colour purity.
• Full HD 1080p X-Gen LCD Panel - is designed with advanced pixel control to minimize light leakage and a wider aperture to let more light through, providing the industry’s highest contrast level.
• Built-in Media Player – allows for playback of video, music and photos via the USB port.

Industry Leading Energy Efficiency

Sharp’s commitment to being a leader in energy saving and energy producing products has resulted in its production of some of the world’s most energy efficient TVs.  Its LE835 and LE830 Series TVs meet ENERGY STAR® standards, employing the latest in energy saving design, with a dedicated Power Saving mode allowing operation with significantly less power consumption than prior models.  Additionally, the LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology used to backlight these TVs allows for the development of the world’s leading displays with the lowest levels of overall power consumption. 

Canadian Availability and Pricing

• The LC-60LE835U is now available for a suggested retail price of $ 3,399.99
• The LC-52LE835U is now available for a suggested retail price of $ 2,599.99
• The LC-46LE835U is now available for a suggested retail price of $ 2,099.99
• The LC-40LE835U is now available for a suggested retail price of $ 1,799.99
• The LC-60LE830U is now available for a suggested retail price of $ 2,999.99
• The LC-52LE830U is now available for a suggested retail price of $ 2,199.99
• The LC-46LE830U is now available for a suggested retail price of $ 1,699.99
• The LC-40LE830U is now available for a suggested retail price of $ 1,399.99