Sharp Aquos LC-32G4U vs LG-32GD4U

dagman · 12-20-2004, 12:39 PM

What is the difference in the models? Which is better? I assume it has something to do with the PLL Synthesizer Tuner in the G4U & the Frequency Synthesizer (Analog/Digital) Tuner in the GD4U, but I do not know what these mean?

Lanny · 12-20-2004, 12:44 PM

The "D" model has a OTA HDTV tuner built in and the other model doesn't, otherwise they're pretty much the same. See the Sharp USA web site for details:

Click me

dagman · 12-20-2004, 01:08 PM

So they are both tuner's, but the one receives broadcast while the other only cable?

Lanny · 12-20-2004, 10:41 PM

If you don’t want cable or satellite service then the only way to get digital TV, whether SD or HD is over the air (OTA) with an ATSC tuner using an UHF antenna, providing you live close enough to the stations to get an acceptable signal.

As I said before, the “D” model has a built in ATSC OTA tuner, the other one doesn’t and will be cheaper. If you don’t need an ATSC tuner now, you can always add an external one later.

It’s not a question of which one is better; the TVs are the same. The question is which one best for your needs. Example, I live in a brick condo that faces North and away from all of my areas local TV transmitters, and there is no chance of my using an antenna, indoors or outdoors, and I have no plans on moving. I don’t need an ATSC tuner in the foreseeable future, so wouldn’t buy the “D” model.

mripple · 12-21-2004, 06:26 AM

I have the LC-32GD4U and I think it's worth mentioning that all of the AV inputs and outputs are on the back of the display itself. The G4U requires and external AVC box for the connections then a single "mother" cable connects to the display from the AVC box. I wanted the ATSC tuner and did not want another component to hide so the choice was easy for me. Good luck.

Tico · 12-23-2004, 09:46 PM

Ditto --- The GD4U is higher priced as well because they included the integrated ATSC tuner... so if you don't need integrated you'll be fine with the G4U

jharg · 01-08-2005, 06:08 AM

Are there any other advantages to having the buult in tuner? Now or later?

RVRambler · 01-13-2005, 08:21 AM

Of course, with a OTA tuner, you do NOT have to subscribe to cable or satellite and can still watch the networks. If your cable or sat goes out you can still watch something, or you can take your HDTV to your UNI-Bomber cabin up on a mtn side and still get your soap opera fix!!

E55 KEV · 01-13-2005, 11:30 AM

The new Sharp model is the LC-32GA5U, MSRP $3,299. No Built-in HDTV tuner and all connections on the back of unit, no separate box like the LC-32G4U. However, the side speakers are permanent and do not remove like the other two. Also there is a $200 rebate on all Sharp 32 LCD until end of Feb 2005. See here:

http://www.highdefforum.com/showthre...6689#post16689

12-20-2004, 12:39 PM	#1
dagman A couch and an HDTV to go please. Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 10	Sharp Aquos LC-32G4U vs LG-32GD4U What is the difference in the models? Which is better? I assume it has something to do with the PLL Synthesizer Tuner in the G4U & the Frequency Synthesizer (Analog/Digital) Tuner in the GD4U, but I do not know what these mean?

12-20-2004, 10:41 PM	#4
Lanny High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Winthrop, MA Posts: 421	If you don’t want cable or satellite service then the only way to get digital TV, whether SD or HD is over the air (OTA) with an ATSC tuner using an UHF antenna, providing you live close enough to the stations to get an acceptable signal. As I said before, the “D” model has a built in ATSC OTA tuner, the other one doesn’t and will be cheaper. If you don’t need an ATSC tuner now, you can always add an external one later. It’s not a question of which one is better; the TVs are the same. The question is which one best for your needs. Example, I live in a brick condo that faces North and away from all of my areas local TV transmitters, and there is no chance of my using an antenna, indoors or outdoors, and I have no plans on moving. I don’t need an ATSC tuner in the foreseeable future, so wouldn’t buy the “D” model. Last edited by Lanny; 12-20-2004 at 11:07 PM.

01-13-2005, 11:30 AM	#9
E55 KEV High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 1,032	The new Sharp model is the LC-32GA5U, MSRP $3,299. No Built-in HDTV tuner and all connections on the back of unit, no separate box like the LC-32G4U. However, the side speakers are permanent and do not remove like the other two. Also there is a $200 rebate on all Sharp 32 LCD until end of Feb 2005. See here: http://www.highdefforum.com/showthre...6689#post16689 __________________ My Website www.E55AMG.com

12-20-2004, 12:44 PM	#2
Lanny High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Winthrop, MA Posts: 421	The "D" model has a OTA HDTV tuner built in and the other model doesn't, otherwise they're pretty much the same. See the Sharp USA web site for details: Click me

12-20-2004, 01:08 PM	#3
dagman A couch and an HDTV to go please. Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 10	So they are both tuner's, but the one receives broadcast while the other only cable?

12-21-2004, 06:26 AM	#5
mripple 1080p Sharp LCD, please. Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 16	I have the LC-32GD4U and I think it's worth mentioning that all of the AV inputs and outputs are on the back of the display itself. The G4U requires and external AVC box for the connections then a single "mother" cable connects to the display from the AVC box. I wanted the ATSC tuner and did not want another component to hide so the choice was easy for me. Good luck.

12-23-2004, 09:46 PM	#6
Tico TicoTVA Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 44	Ditto --- The GD4U is higher priced as well because they included the integrated ATSC tuner... so if you don't need integrated you'll be fine with the G4U

01-08-2005, 06:08 AM	#7
jharg My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6	Are there any other advantages to having the buult in tuner? Now or later?

01-13-2005, 08:21 AM	#8
RVRambler High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 138	Of course, with a OTA tuner, you do NOT have to subscribe to cable or satellite and can still watch the networks. If your cable or sat goes out you can still watch something, or you can take your HDTV to your UNI-Bomber cabin up on a mtn side and still get your soap opera fix!!