
Review Summary
The Sharp AQUOS Q+ LC70SQ15 70" Full HD 1080p LED TV is loaded with Sharp's new Q+ and Quattron technology, a built-in resolution upscaler and 3D and 4K playback; this is in addition to the 8 million: 1 contrast ratio, 240Hz refresh rate and other image enhancing software and hardware. All this technology geared towards improving your viewing pleasure makes this one of the best full HD TVs available.
Quattron Full HD 1080p
Sharp has always made one of the best HD TV panels available; AQUOS LED use an advanced pixel structure that incorporates photo-alignment algorithms to allow more light through on bright scenes and shut out more light on dark scenes. By employing some of the best panel technologies available, Sharp full HD TVs with Quattron provide a richer, clearer picture that's so real you can see the difference
Q+ Technology
Sharp's SQ series is one of two lines that come loaded with this proprietary technology. Q+ technology divides each red, green, blue and yellow subpixel in two; this creates 16 million subpixels - 10 million more than Full HD. More subpixels equal more detail; content is then scaled to match the new resolution. Q+ TVs are able to take a 1080p resolution screen and create an effective resolution of up to 3840x2160. In addition, the SQ can receive and playback content from any 4K source
Resolution Upscaler and 4K Playback
The built-in upscaler uses smart algorithms to calculate the source resolution going to the television and converts it to a resolution that can fully utilize Sharp's Q+ technology. Content can be upscaled or downscaled to match the resolution of the TV
Quattron Technology
Quattron is another Sharp exclusive panel technology; it adds an extra yellow subpixel to the typical red, green and blue pixel design of conventional TVs By adding the extra subpixel, Sharp increased the subpixel count by 2 million more than full HD; this gives you finer details and a billion more shades of color
Optical Picture Control (OPC)
Optical Picture Control, or OPC, is Sharp's light sensor that measures light around the television and automatically adjusts the backlight of the screen accordingly
Enhanced Noise Reduction
Enhanced noise reduction removes the unwanted video noise from ANALOG and SD signals that have been upscaled to display at full-screen. It smooths the edges of objects bringing the image closer to HD quality; this option can be controlled in the picture settings
Dual-Core Processor
The AQUOS Q is loaded with a powerful dual-core processor that helps product sharp images with accurate color and reduced motion blur. The additional core also enables multi-tasking and faster browsing and search results
3D Playback w/ 2D to 3D Conversion
Experience real-life action and depth when viewing 3D movies and shows. Sharp AQUOS LEDs with active 3D technology offers one of the best 3D experiences outside of a movie theater. Concerned about the "leanness" of your 3D library? Sharp AQUOS Q+ TVs are capable of creating a 3D image from a 2D picture; this gives you an endless library of 3D content
8 Million: 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
The SQ's 8 Million: 1 contrast ratio means the brightest white is 8 million times brighter than the darkest black
240Hz Refresh Rate
The SQ15, AQUOS Q+, has a 240Hz refresh rate panel that nearly eliminates motion blur and delivers superior clarity, especially during fast-motion scenes. Sharp AQUOS Q+ LEDs creates 4 times the images a standard high-definition television can create in the same amount of time; by time a TV can create one image the SQ has already created 4. This greatly improves motion clarity since the image processors calculate the next on-screen movement and creates additional frames
Inputs/Outputs
AQUOS Q+ LED TVs has a variety of high-definition inputs like HDMI, component and even USB; this makes it easy for you to connect all your favorite components for the ultimate home entertainment experience
HDMI
HDMI can carry a surround sound signal and a lot of them are capable of carrying 4K and 3D video signals. The SQ has four HDMI inputs; this should be enough for your favorite console or media player, an AV receiver, a cable/satellite box, or any other high-definition audio and video components you own
ARC (HDMI 1)
Audio Return Channel, ARC, allows audio to travel in two directions, downstream and upstream; this makes it easier to get media from an external device, like a game console, through an AV receiver and then to the TV for further processing
MHL (HDMI 4)
Mobile High-definition Link, or MHL, is one of the latest standards for wired, high-definition data transfer between mobile devices and your TV. This wired connection allows you to enjoy videos, images and audio from your mobile device on your Quattron LED
Component
Component inputs only carry a left and right, or stereo, audio signal, no Dolby or DTS surround sound. However, you can still use the SQ's digital optical output to carry a lossless surround sound signal
Composite
There are (2) composite video inputs available Sharp's SQ series; composite inputs only offer standard-definition video, 480i or 576i
USB
AQUOS Q+ TVs have (2) two USB inputs; they're used for software updates and playing digital media files, like music, photos and movies. Compatible devices include USB memory sticks/thumb drives, USB card readers (mass storage devices), or USB hard drives; tablet PCs and smartphones classify as mass storage devices
RF (Antenna)
If you own a set-top box, there won't be anything plugged into this input; the coaxial cable plugs into your set-top box for video and audio processing and then it's sent through the composite, component, or HDMI output to the TV. On an older television, this output is generally occupied by a standard antenna
PC Input (VGA)
AQUOS TVs make it easy to connect a laptop or desktop PC to your TV with a VGA input. The VGA input can carry video, but not audio, from your PC to the TV
SmartCentral 3.0
SmartCentral 3.0 is the product of Sharp's dedication to giving you the best viewing experience possible. Sharp AQUOS TVs with SmartCentral 3.0 have a new global search function, powered by an integrated guide; the two functions work together to help you find and access the things you like to watch faster
Smart/Streaming Applications
SmartCentral offers the best applications for your AQUOS TV. You'll have instant access to streaming video services like Vudu and Netflix, streaming music services and Internet radio like Rhapsody and Pandora and best of gaming and social applications on your TV
Global Search and Integrated Guide
The global search and integrated guide help you find old and new content based on your personal preferences. A simple search query will return results for movies and shows from online streaming services and your satellite/cable provider
Improved Smartphone and Tablet Connectivity
Turn your mobile device in the best remote control ever with Sharp's SmartCentral mobile app! Sharp's free mobile app gives you new and intuitive ways to control what's on your TV. Nearly everything you do on your TV can be done from a mobile device
Built-in Wi-Fi
Every Sharp Q+ has built-in Wi-Fi so you can wirelessly connect to the Internet and enable DLNA media sharing with other devices on your home network
DLNA
DLNA is a wireless streaming feature that is available across several devices. DLNA allows you to use an existing wireless network, Wi-Fi, to stream media between devices
Flash-Enabled Web Browser
Sharp AQUOS Q+ LEDs have a flash-enabled web browser; this means every website is bigger, better and more beautiful than you'll ever see on another device
Split-Screen Web + TV
With AQUOS Split-Screen Web + TV you can browse the web and order halftime refreshments without missing any action, web browsing takes place next to the broadcast
AQUOS Advantage Live (AAL)
AQUOS Advantage Live is Sharp's remote access, customer support service for your AQUOS TV. A team of expert advisors are on stand-by to remotely assist you with optimizing settings, adjusting your TV, checking connections and testing signals
Automatic Software Updates
Speaker Layout
The AQUOS SQ series has (2) two down-firing speakers powered by a 20-watt amplifier. The AQUOS Q+ also has built-in audio enhancements so all your scenes sound as good as they look
Auto Volume Control Auto Volume Control, AVC, uses sophisticated software to measure and lower the volume of broadcast commercials so they match the volume of the movie/show
Clear Voice
The SQ series will ensure you never miss anymore puns or pivotal points in movies or shows because the actor's voice is lower than the rest of the audio track? Clear Voice increases the volume of the dialogue in movies and shows so it's louder than the other ambient sounds
Virtual Surround Sound
AQUOS Q+ TVs can receive DTS or Dolby surround sound signals and process them to create a simulated surround sound experience using the TV's on-board speakers; the surround signal can also be sent to an external AV receiver or speaker for further processing