Sharp Aquos AVS

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I'm just dipping my big toe in this vast ocean. While I don't plan to take
the plunge until December I want to learn all the variables now. I realize
product offerings and hopefully prices will change some by then.

In my first round of research I've determined that for the size of my space
I will definitely need to wall mount something between 32-37". So I ruled
out DLP. I like the look of Plasma better than LCD but from all I've read so
far I'm leaning toward LCD (no burn-in, isn't as hot or energy consuming).
Of all the LCDs I've read about the Sharp Aquos LC-37G4U looks great to me.
As far as I can tell it's the only one that offers all the hook-ups through
their AVS box so that the screen only has one little cord coming from it on
the wall. I'll be wanting to hook up cable, dvd, vcr (?), hearing assisted
headphones & computer so we can surf the web on it too. May not bother with
surround sound (my husband's hearing isn't great and we'll be in a tiny
condo so don't want to blast the neighbors).

Here are my questions specifically (open to all input though):
* does anyone else also offer this feature (if so, who)?
* does the AVS make a lot of noise?
* does it have adequate connections for all the above

Thanks for your input.
Sheila

 

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I have the LC-374GU, and I like it a lot. It has a really good
picture, and it's really easy to use. I do want to correct one
misconception, however: the cord from the screen to the AVS box is by
no means little. It's about an inch across. Think three light-gray
RCA cables molded together into a flat bundle.

I've never been aware of any noise from the AVS box, although it is
situated about 10 feet away from where I normally sit. I don't even
know if it has a fan or not.

My main complaint with the unit is that I think they have been a bit
stingy with connections. They provide two sets of component inputs,
two RF inputs, one each of DVI, HDMI, and RS232. They provide one
composite input, but it is 'overlaid' with one of the component
inputs. By this I mean that for Input2, you can either use component
or composite, not both. In addition to these inputs, there are the
following inputs on the front of the AVS: Input3 which is either
Svideo or composite, headphone jack, and pc card slot (for still
pics/movies).

Is that enough for what you want? I think so. Here's how I see it:

Cable: if your box provides HDTV, then you'll want to use component
or HDMI/DVI.

DVD: probably component. If your DVD is really new and/or really
expensive maybe HDMI.

VCR: RF to rear of AVS or Svideo to front of AVS, depending on how
picky you are about your video

Headphones: headphone jack on front of AVS.

Computer: RS232

This works, but leaves little to spare. I have a similar setup, and
when I got a second DVD player (don't ask why), I had to buy a
manual component video switch and double up on the two DVD players.

-barry

"Sheila Hoffman" <Sheila@blarg.net> wrote:

>I'm just dipping my big toe in this vast ocean. While I don't plan to take
>the plunge until December I want to learn all the variables now. I realize
>product offerings and hopefully prices will change some by then.
>
>In my first round of research I've determined that for the size of my space
>I will definitely need to wall mount something between 32-37". So I ruled
>out DLP. I like the look of Plasma better than LCD but from all I've read so
>far I'm leaning toward LCD (no burn-in, isn't as hot or energy consuming).
>Of all the LCDs I've read about the Sharp Aquos LC-37G4U looks great to me.
>As far as I can tell it's the only one that offers all the hook-ups through
>their AVS box so that the screen only has one little cord coming from it on
>the wall. I'll be wanting to hook up cable, dvd, vcr (?), hearing assisted
>headphones & computer so we can surf the web on it too. May not bother with
>surround sound (my husband's hearing isn't great and we'll be in a tiny
>condo so don't want to blast the neighbors).
>
>Here are my questions specifically (open to all input though):
>* does anyone else also offer this feature (if so, who)?
>* does the AVS make a lot of noise?
>* does it have adequate connections for all the above
>
>Thanks for your input.
>Sheila
>

 

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Thanks so much Barry. Very helpful. I discovered the AVS forum (through this
group) and posted my same question there. I learned from Mike (the resident
Sharp person) that they're discontinuing the AVC option and this model is
already off the shelves most places! I'm a bit disappointed. I guess I'll
end up having to use some kind of receiver instead. I'm having a hard time
understanding how people wall-mount their flat-panels w/o having a scamble
of cords coming out of it. I know what my computer desk looks like
underneath and wouldn't want anything close to that hanging on my wall!

Sheila

 

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Sorry to hear about the console box going away. My set is not wall
mounted, so it's not important for me, but it makes things pretty easy
for wall mounting.

My friend has a wall mounted Sony plasma. He had it professionally
installed, and they handled the cable issue by cutting a hole in the
plaster behind the screen, and cutting another hole in the plaster
near floor level. Then they snaked his cables from the floor-level to
the TV. It looks beautiful, but it was a lot of work. In addition,
now he needs an extra set of cables, but is just skipping it because
it's too much hassle/money.

I suppose that an AV receiver is the only solution nowadays.

-barry


"Sheila Hoffman" <Sheila@blarg.net> wrote:

>Thanks so much Barry. Very helpful. I discovered the AVS forum (through this
>group) and posted my same question there. I learned from Mike (the resident
>Sharp person) that they're discontinuing the AVC option and this model is
>already off the shelves most places! I'm a bit disappointed. I guess I'll
>end up having to use some kind of receiver instead. I'm having a hard time
>understanding how people wall-mount their flat-panels w/o having a scamble
>of cords coming out of it. I know what my computer desk looks like
>underneath and wouldn't want anything close to that hanging on my wall!
>
>Sheila
>

 

[gerry]

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On Sat, 09 Apr 2005 12:27:14 -0400, Barry F Margolius <bfm@pobox.com>
wrote:

>Sorry to hear about the console box going away. My set is not wall
>mounted, so it's not important for me, but it makes things pretty easy
>for wall mounting.
>
>My friend has a wall mounted Sony plasma. He had it professionally
>installed, and they handled the cable issue by cutting a hole in the
>plaster behind the screen, and cutting another hole in the plaster
>near floor level. Then they snaked his cables from the floor-level to
>the TV. It looks beautiful, but it was a lot of work.

A bit easier to do if you have sheetrock and one of those electronic
density checkers/stud finders.

 

[george]

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I have one of these sets too (Sharp Aquos LC-37G4U) and like it a lot.
But someone on AVS forum said the separate AVS box won't be offered on
newer models. Media reader also will be gone as cost reduction issue.
All else like glass panel will be the same. I never used the media
reader but sure do like the separate AVS box.

George

Sheila Hoffman wrote:
>
> I'm just dipping my big toe in this vast ocean. While I don't plan to take
> the plunge until December I want to learn all the variables now. I realize
> product offerings and hopefully prices will change some by then.
>
> In my first round of research I've determined that for the size of my space
> I will definitely need to wall mount something between 32-37". So I ruled
> out DLP. I like the look of Plasma better than LCD but from all I've read so
> far I'm leaning toward LCD (no burn-in, isn't as hot or energy consuming).
> Of all the LCDs I've read about the Sharp Aquos LC-37G4U looks great to me.
> As far as I can tell it's the only one that offers all the hook-ups through
> their AVS box so that the screen only has one little cord coming from it on
> the wall. I'll be wanting to hook up cable, dvd, vcr (?), hearing assisted
> headphones & computer so we can surf the web on it too. May not bother with
> surround sound (my husband's hearing isn't great and we'll be in a tiny
> condo so don't want to blast the neighbors).
>
> Here are my questions specifically (open to all input though):
> * does anyone else also offer this feature (if so, who)?
> * does the AVS make a lot of noise?
> * does it have adequate connections for all the above
>
> Thanks for your input.
> Sheila

 

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"George" <steber@execpc.com> wrote in message
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> I have one of these sets too (Sharp Aquos LC-37G4U) and like it a lot.
> But someone on AVS forum said the separate AVS box won't be offered on
> newer models. Media reader also will be gone as cost reduction issue.
> All else like glass panel will be the same. I never used the media
> reader but sure do like the separate AVS box.
I bought a LC32GA5U this afternoon and it will be great to
take with me when I go camping. I will be using it with my
progressive scan DVD player most of the time.

Its relatively light weight will permit me to bring it in the
house and use it instead of having to leave it in one place
all of the time. I already have a 65 inch HDTV, but wanted
an LCD model so I could move it where I want it.