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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.Viewing Effects
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06.Calibration
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07.Connectivity
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08.Remote Control
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Multimedia & Internet
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Sony KDL-40NX700 Comparison
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13.Samsung LN40B650 Comparison
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14.Vizio VL420M Summary
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Photo Gallery
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18.Ratings & Specs
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19.Comments
Sharp Aquos LC-40LE700UN
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Multimedia & InternetAudio & Menus
Decent audio performance. Portions of the menu are quite confusing.
Audio Quality (6.00)
The built-in speakers on the Sharp LC-40LE700UN are hardly comparable to a 5.1 surround sound system, but it sounds decent for a moderately priced television. The most winning element is the clear voice detail, which frequently gets muddied in other TVs. The bass is lacking, but there’s no trace of a rattle – another problem common in TVs.
There is, of course, a simulated surround sound effect. While it does seem to slightly enhance the stereophonic feel, it has the side effect of muddying the dialogue.
Menu Interface (4.00)
The menu on the Sharp LC-40LE700UN is ugly and confusing. There, we said it. Why pull punches?
Granted, it’s not completely bewildering, but we can easily imagine the frustration this would cause someone who isn’t comfortable with TV menus. The top-level interaction is pretty straightforward. When you push the menu button, a horizontal bar appears along the top with the main sub-headers: Picture, Audio, Power Control, Setup, Option, and Digital Setup. As you scroll through, the little sub-menus pop up underneath them. Relatively simple, yes?
The trouble is when you have to enter a sub-submenu. Take, for instance, the Advanced menu (listed under Picture). Many of the features have a on/off setting, but you can hardly tell which is which. Is ‘off’ dark grey-blue or light grey-blue? Couldn’t they be yellow and grey, or green and grey—anything with some contrast. Instead, you have to painstakingly go through each setting manually confirm that you have the settings you want.
Instruction Manual (5.00)
The instruction manual for the Sharp LC-40LE700UN offers a fair amount of detail about the TV’s features, but finding those descriptions can be difficult. The table of contents is useful, but an index in the back would be greatly appreciated.
The remote control can be programmed for use with other devices, so you’ll find all the necessary codes in the manual, as well. You can find the Sharp LC-40LE700UN’s manual online here.
| Other Models in the LC-xxLE700UN Series | ||
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| For more information on other models in this series, check our Series Comparison Page. | ||
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