Sharp will introduce into the Japanese market two models in the new LB Series of AQUOS Quattron 3D LCD TVs. The LCD panels in the LB Series (52V- and 46V-inch) use Sharp's proprietary four-primary-color technology, and both models feature 3D-compatible Blu-ray Disc (BD) recorders.

The LCD panels in the LB Series use four-primary-color technology developed by Sharp based on its proprietary UV2A technology. This technology adds Y (yellow) to the three RGB (red, green, blue) primary colors and significantly improves light utilization efficiency to provide a brightness approximately 1.8 times greater than conventional three-primary-color LCD panels, according to Sharp. In addition, these models are equipped with a new Quattron Pure Mode that automatically optimizes high-definition images to match the four-primary-color technology, resulting in smooth, reproduction of images from the built-in Blu-ray Disc recorder.

The built-in 3D-compatible Blu-ray Disc recorder enables viewers to enjoy Blu-ray 3D video using a single unit. Plus, these recorders are compatible with BDXL, the new format for multi-layer recordable Blu-ray Discs, and can record up to approximately 87 hours of high-definition TV programming in extended recording mode (In 10X extended record mode using triple-layer Blu-ray Disc media.)

These models also offer functions for enhanced connectivity with peripheral devices such as digital cameras and mobile phones, and support wireless LAN adaptors.

Both the new LC-52LB3 and LC-46LB3 models will be available in Japan in the 15th of November.