Sharp LC-60C52U banding problem

Sharp LCD 52" exhibits banding problems. This is a video of Master and Commander which is known for showing banding or clouding issues in the Sharp Aquos. For more information visit the Avsform's Aquos thread.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=733575

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• 60C52U
• 52D62U

[akirarat]

I'm gonna hold on to it for one more week then return it at Costco. I plan get a Sony XBR3 or Sharp D92U, but I need to wait and see if they fair better than their previous models.

[akirarat]

The banding issue has been a problem across all Aquos branded TVs from sharp. Even the newer D92U models have the same problem. I fear if you buy a Aquos, you must accept that the TV will have some sort of branding/clouding imperfection.

[akirarat]

The Sharp LC-60C52U is the same as LC-52D62U just re-branded for Costco resell. Overall it's a great TV with the best picture quality for the price range. It does not do upscaling so 480p TV looks poor compared to other comparable LCD units. However, every resolution above that looks great.

[swass001]

Banding is a well documented problem with sharps new lcds, has nothing to do with the source, just the TV itself, look it up

[dustyler79]

great video. i attempted to capture this and did not do as well. has service agent replace Logic Board and FRC unit, but that did NOT fix my LC52D82. I am waiting on a response from sharp.

[KaySkywalker]

Samthing happens on my sanyo crt. Usually its a result from a still bright image on the tv after a few minutes. Technically its burned into the tube. Usually screen savers are good for that kind off thing on computers but they don't have that kind of logic for tvs. This is the first I've seen it happen on an LCD screen. Intersting.

[smalilay]

My advice, buy all you TV's from Costco. They have the best return policy in the history of returns. Even though they have a 90 return policy notice, they will still replace your TV if you have a problem no questions asked. Even if you bought it for years and no receipt. All you need is your account #. Example, recently I brought back an 20" LCD bought 3 years ago. There's sound and no pic. They fully refunded me without even pluggin it in. My bro also brought his back. I LOVE COSTCO!

[dargis49]

Wow, thats worse than mine. I have a 46 inch from '06 and it has some thin vertical banding, but mostly it's the two huge dark bars that go across my screen that bug the hell out of me.

Good thing Circuit City will be here in a couple of hours to look at it. Then determine I need a new Aquos.

[stratosdice]

i have a samsung tv and from the first day i buy it my cat it's drop it down realy.and now it has something grey on the panel size beam

[sbboki]

question that doesn't mean that tv is broken or something it's just banding problem right it wong power of or picture fails broken or something thanx

[sbboki]

sharp 92 doesn't have that problem it's onli 62 and up 92 is new model and they fixed that buy sharp

[jime68]

I have a 32in LG And don't have this problem yet..

I hear the Sony Bravia has clouds..

[luvs2spooge101]

ive got a sharp aquos....is it gunna fuck me over later in life?