2008

AQUOS LCD TV with Built-In Blu-ray Disc Recorder <LC-52DX1>

Sharp introduced the world's first TV with a built-in Blu-ray Disc recorder*. The LC-52X1 series expanded people's home entertainment horizons as they now had the ability to watch TV, play Blu-ray Discs and DVDs, and record TV programs in high definition onto a Blu-ray Disc. Having all these functions in one unit eliminated complicated cable connections and simplified operations for TV viewing, recording, and playback operation onto on remote controller.

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As of October 15, 2008 for digital HD LCD TVs with built-in Blu-ray Disc recorders.