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Sharp LC-20S4U-S 20-inch LCD TV

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Sharp LC-20S4U-S 20-inch LCD TV

Date Published: 10/26/07

The LC-20S4U-S is a 20-inch AQUOS TV from Sharp that is small enough to fit into a range of tight spaces, from the kitchen counter to a spare bedroom.

The flat LCD screen is configured in the standard 4:3 aspect ratio, with a black TFT coating to reduce reflections. Control buttons are located along the top edge and speakers are placed below the screen in the silver base.

The picture is displayed at a resolution of 640X480, at the EDTV level, and it is ideally configured for use with progressive scan DVD players. The LC-20S4U-S is not HD-compatible. The picture is nice and bright, and a contrast ratio of 500:1 ensures that edges are crisp. The wide 170-degree viewing angle makes the LC-20S4U-S easy to watch from anywhere in a room.

The built-in stereo system produces 4.2 total watts of audio output, which is adequate on a small TV.

The inputs are designed for use with a DVD player and several other components such as a VCR, with the rear panel containing one RF input, two audio/video inputs, one S-video input, one HD component video input, and audio/video outputs. The remote control has a comfortable layout and an attractive design.

The monitor of the Sharp LC-20S4U-S can be mounted on a wall using mounting hardware that is available separately, or it can be used with the included tilt-and-swivel stand.



Warranty
1 year parts and labor



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Product Specs

Height
18-25/32 in. (17-1/32 in. without stand)
Width
19-1/32 in.
Depth
8-53/64 in. (3-45/64 in. without stand)
Weight
15.2 lbs. (14.1 lbs. without stand)
HDTV
no
Nbr. of speakers
2
Screen size
20 in.
Watts per channel
2.1 watts X2
Parental control
yes
PIP/POP
no
Display capability
480p
Headphone jack
yes
DVI/HDMI interface
no
Comb filter
3-D Y/C digital


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