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OPERATION MANUAL
• The illustrations and on-screen displaysinthis operation
manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly
from the actual operations.
• Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out.
• The examples used throughout this manual are based on
the LC-52D62U model.
IMPORTANT:
To aid reporting
in
case of loss or theft, please record the
TV's model and serial numbers
in
the space provided. The
numbers are located at the rear
of
the
TV.
Model No.:
Serial No.:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with arrow-head
symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended
to
alert
the
usertothe
presence
of
uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the
product's
enclosure that may beofsufficient
magnitudetoconstitute a risk
of
electric
shocktopersons.
•
RISK OFELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The exclamation
point
within a
triangle is intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the presenceofimportant
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in
the
literature accompanying
the
product.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION:
DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT
ON
AN
UNSTABLE
CART,
STAND, TRIPOD,
BRACKET,
OR
TABLE. THE PRODUCT
MAY
FALL
CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS
DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT.
USE
ONLY
WITH A
CART,
STAND,
TRIPOD,
BRACKET,ORTABLE
RECOMMENDED
BY
THE MANUFACTURER
OR
SOLD
WITH
THE PRODUCT. FOLLOW THE
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT AND USE MOUNTING
ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. A PRODUCT AND CART
COMBINATION SHOULD BE MOVED
WITH
CARE. QUICK STOPS,
EXCESSIVE
FORCE,
AND
UNEVEN
SURFACES MAY CAUSE THE PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION TO OVERTURN.
WARNING:
FCC Regulations state
that
any unauthorized changesormodificationstothis
equipment
not
expressly
approved
by
the manufacturer could void
the
user's authoritytooperate this equipment.
CAUTION:
This
product
satisfies FCC regUlations when shielded cables and
connectors
are usedtoconnect
the unittoother
equipment.
To
prevent electromagnetic interference
with
electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use
shielded cables and
connectors
for
connections.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL
LC-46D62U/LC~52D62U
This device complies with Part 15ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subjecttothe following
two
conditions:
(1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY:
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah,
New
Jersey 07430-2135
TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP
For Business Customers: URL
http://www.sharpusa.com
INFORMATION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferenceina residential
installation. This eqUipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur
in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is
encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into
an
outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiverisconnected.
- Consult the dealer or
an
experienced radiofTV technician for help.
"Note to
CATV
system installer:
This
reminderisprovidedtocall
the
CATV
system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the
National Electrical Code that provides
gUidelines
for proper grounding
and,inparticular, specifies that the cable ground
sha!J
be
connected to the grounding system of the building,asclose to the point of cable entryaspractical."
This
product utilizes tin-lead
solder,
and
fluorescent
lamp
containing a
small
amount of
mercury.
Disposalofthese
materials
may
be
regulated
due
to environmental considerations.
For
disposal or recycling information,
please
contact your
local
authoritiesorthe
Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eia.org
Trademarks
• Manufactured
under
license from
Dolby
Laboratories.
"Dolby"
and the
double-D
symbol are trademarksofDolby
Laboratories.
• "HDMI, the
HDMIIogo
and High-Definition
Multimedia
Interface are trademarksorregistered trademarksofHDMI
Licensing LLC."
•
Products
that have earned
the
ENERGY
STAR®
are designedtoprotect
the
environment through superior energy
efficiency.
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER
Thank
you
for
your
purchaseofthe
Sharp
Liquid
Crystal
Television.Toensure
safety
and
many
years
of
trouble-free
operationofyour
product,
please
read
the
Important
Safety
Instructions
carefully
before
using
this
product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electricity is usedtopertorm many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if
improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However,
improper use can result
in
electric shock and/or fire.Inorder to prevent potential danger, please observe the following
instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the
productToensure your safety and prolong the service life
of
your Liquid Crystal Television, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.
1)
Read these instructions.
2)
Keep these instructions.
3)
Heed all warnings.
4)
Follow all instructions.
5)
Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)
Clean only with dry cloth.
7)
Do not block any ventilation openings. Installinaccordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8)
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)
Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two
blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding
type
plug has
two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or
table specifiedbythe manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to
avoid
injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or
when unused for long periodsoftime.
14) Refer all servicing
to
qualified service personnel. Servicingisrequired when the apparatus has been damaged
in
any way, such as power-supply cordorplugisdamaged, liquid has been spilledorobjects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to
rainormoisture, does not operate normally,orhas been
dropped.
Additional
Safety
Information
15) Power
Sources-
This product should be operated only from the
type
of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure
of
the type of power supplytoyour home, consult your product dealerorlocal power
company. For products intended to operate from battery power,
or
other sources, refertothe operating
instructions.
16) Overloading- Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result
in
a riskoffireorelectric shock.
17) Object and Liquid
Entry-Never
push objectsofany kind into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points
or
short-out parts that could resultina fire or electric shock. Never spill liquidofany
kind on the product.
18) Damage Requiring
Service-
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicingtoqualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a)
When the AC cordorplug is damaged,
b)
If liquid has been spilled,orobjects have fallen into the product,
c)
If the product has been exposedtorainorwater,
d)
Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as
an
improper adjustmentofother
controls may result
in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified techniciantorestore the
product
to
its normal operation,
e)
If the product has been droppedordamaged in any way, and
f)
When the product exhibits a distinct change in pertormance - this indicates a need for service.
19) Replacement
Parts-When
replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result
in
fire, electric shock,orother hazards.
20) Safety
Check-Upon
completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service techniciantoperform
safety checks
to
determine that the product isinproper operating condition.
21) Wall or ceiling
mounting-When
mounting the product on a wallorceiling, be suretoinstall the product
according
to
the method recommended by the manufacturer.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Water and Moisture~Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub;
in
a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
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Stand~Do
not place the product onanunstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the
product on
an
unstable base can cause the product to
fall,
resultinginserious personal injuries
as
wellasdamage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended
by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to
follow the manufacturer's instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the
manufacturer.
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Selecting the location - Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.
• Ventilation
~
The vents and other openingsinthe cabinet are designed for ventilation.Donot
cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating
and/or shorten the
life
of the product.Donot place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product
is
not designed for built-
in
installation; do not place the productinan
enclosed place suchasa bookcase or rack, unless
proper ventilation
is
provided or the manufacturer's instructions are followed.
• The
liquid
Crystal panel usedinthis productismade of glass. Therefore, it can break when the
product
is
dropped or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces
in
case the panel breaks.
• Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such
as
radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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The Liquid Crystal panelisa very high technology product with 6,220,800 thin film transistors, giving you fine picture
details.
Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear
on
the screenasa fixed point of blue, green or red. Please note that this
does not affect the performance of your product.
Precautions when transporting the TV
• Be sure to always carry theTVby two people holding it with two hands - one hand
on
each side of the
TV.
• Lightning - For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or
when it
is
left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet
and disconnect the antenna. This
will
prevent damage to the equipment duetolightning and
power-line surges.
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• Power Lines -Anoutside antenna system should notbelocatedinthe vicinity of overhead
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power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or whereitcan
fall
into such power lines
or circuits. When installing
an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits
as
contact with them might be fatal.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Outdoor Antenna Grounding -Ifan
outside antennaisconnected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna
system
is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection
to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE
OF
ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND ANTENNA
CLAMP DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
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GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC
SECTION 810-21)
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GROUND CLAMPS
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POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
(NEC
ART 250, PART
H)
• To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the TV set.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do
not expose this producttodrippingorsplashing.
No objects filled with liquids, such
as
vases, should be placedonthe product.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy
items.
• Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling.
• Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface of the display panel. Using a hard cloth may
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scratch the panel surface.
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• Use a soft damp clothtogently wipe the panel when itisreally dirty.
(It
may scratch the panel surface when wiped strongly.)
•
If
the panelisdusty, use an anti-static brush, whichiscommercially available,toclean
it.
• To protect the panel, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners or chemical cloth to clean
it,
such materials may damage the panel surface.
• To clean the outer cabinet, use the same method.
Do
not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
•
Do
not display a still picture for a long time, as this could causeanafterimagetoremain.
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Supplied accessories
Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.
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Remote control unit
"MA"
size battery
(x
1)
(x2)
Page 8 Page 8
AC
cord
(x
1)
Page 7
Cable
Clamp
(x
2)
Cable tie
(x
1)
Page 7
Stand unit
(x
1)
Page 6
Operation manual
(x
1)
CD
Always use theACcord
supplied with
the
TV.
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AC
cord
enclosedinthis
productisfor110-125V.Inusing it on the
125-240V
AC, please consulttothe follovving.
SHARP
ELECTRONICS
CORPORAT~ON
6100
Blue
lagoon
DrBve~
Suite
230,
Miami,
Florida
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U.S~A.
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REFERENCE
@ Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal.
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Before performing work spread cushioning
over
the
base
areatolay
theTVon.
This
will
preventitfrom
being
damaged.
Hex key
Long
screw
e To
detach
the
stand, perform
the
stepsinreverse order.
Confirm that there are 10 screws(6short
screws and
4 long screws) supplied with the
TV.
Attach the
two
supporting posts for the stand
unit onto the base using the box for the stand
unit
as
shown below.
(Ciose-upofthe
upper
sideofthe stand unit)
e
Attach
the
standunthe
correct
direction.
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Be
suretofollow
the
instructions.
Incorrect
installationofthe
stand
may
resultintheTVfalling
over.
CD
Insert the stand into the openingsonthe
bottom of the
TV.
® Insert and tighten the 4 long screws into
the
4 holes on the rear of the
TV.
1 Insert each
of
the protrusions on the
two
supporting posts into the openings on the upper
sideofthe base.
2 Insert and tighten the 6 short screws with the hex
key (supplied with the product)
in
the order of
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® and @.
QUICK REFERENCE
STOP! To safely remove the
AQUaS
television from the box
• It's besttouse 2 peopletoremove the
AQUaS
television for stability.
• Lift onto installation location as the diagram illustrates.
Ventilation & Cleaning Tips
Keep your
AQUaS
televisionina well ventilated area and make sure not to place it by a heat
source or use near water. The
AQUaS
televisionisdesigned for AC use only and should be
used with supplied AC cord.
Clean the screen by spraying a soft lint free cloth with water to lightly moisten. Gently wipe and "-
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avoid pressing on the screen. To clean the outer cabinet, use the same method. Do not use /J#rt:;J
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liquid or aerosol cleaners. I
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The screenisglass and can be scratched or broken when dropped or impacted.
QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS
Attach your antenna to the backofthe
AQUaS
television. (See page 12.)
How
to turn on the
AQUaS
television for the
first time.
A)
Press POWER on AQUaS television.
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CH
A INPUT
POWER
B)
POWER indicatoronthe front of the AQUaS
television lights GREEN.
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Connect the AC plug for the
AQUaS
television into the AC outlet.
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outlet I
e Place the
1V
close to the AC outlet, and keep the power
plug within reach.
POWER SLEEP ope
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e
TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT
TOUCH
UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES
WITH THE AC CORD CONNECTED.
Place the Ferrite coreinthe space indicated
in
the below figure and bundle the cords
properly with cable clamps and a cable tie.
POWER indicator
• Speakers cannot be detached from the 1V.
e
1V
angle cannot be adjusted.
Ferrite core
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QUICK REFERENCE
If
the remote control failstooperate1Vfunctions, replace the batteriesinthe remote control unit.
1 Open the battery cover.
2 Insert
two
"AAA" size batteries
(supplied with the product).
e Place the batteries with their terminals
corresponding to the (
+)and (- )
indications
in
the battery compartment.
3 Close the battery cover.
Improper use of batteries can resultinchemical leakage or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below.
• Do not mix batteries of different types. Different types of batteries have different characteristics.
e Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the
life
of new batteries or cause chemical
leakage
in
old batteries.
• Remove batteries
as
soonasthey are worn out. Chemicals that leak from batteries that comeincontact with skin can cause
a rash. If you find any chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth.
e The batteries supplied with this product may have a shorter
life
expectancy due to storage conditions.
•
If
you will not be using the remote control unit foranextended period of time, remove batteries from
it.
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Remote control
sensor
17'
(5
m)
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IMPORTANT:
The POWER indicator on the AQUOS television should light GREEN indicating you have powertothe
AQUaS
television.
If
the POWER indicator on the AQUOS television still does not light up, press TV POWER
on the remote controltoturn the power on.
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IMPORTANT:
IF
THE UNIT DOES NOT POWERON- UNPLUG THE AQUOS TELEVISION FROM THE OUTLET AND REPEAT
THE INSTALLATION STEPS.
IF
YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACTUSAT 1-800-BE-SHARP.
Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETIINGS SECTION for
EZ
Setup and basic channel setup functions
and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for other device connections
(DVD,
VCR,
AUDIO, etc)inyour
AQUOS operation manual.
Contents
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Using the remote control unit 12
Cautions regarding the remote control unit 12
Antennas 12
Connecting a Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player,
DVD
player or a Digital TV STB
(Air
or Cable) .... 13
Connecting a VCR, game console
or camcorder 13
Using Digital Audio Output. 13
Connecting HDMI equipment 14
Connecting a
PC
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PC format compatibility chart 14
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Turning on the power.., 15
Turning off the power 15
Initial setup 16
Simple button operations for
changing channels
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Simple button operations for
changing volumelsound
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Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode 19
Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode 19
Basic
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Menu operation buttons 20
On-Screen Display 20
Menu items for TVIINPUT
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Menu items for HDMI (INPUT 4/5)
21
EZ
Setup 22
Channel Setup 22
Antenna Setup-DIGITAL 23
Favorite channel setting
24
Picture adjustments 25
OPC setting 25
Advanced picture adjustments 26
Color Temperature 26
Black 26
Fine Motion 26
3D-Y/C 26
Monochrome 26
Film
Mode (3:2 pull-down) 26
Range of OPC 26
Sound adjustment 27
Surround 27
Power Control 28
Digital Setup 28
Audio Setup 28
Using
external
equipment
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Displayinganexternal equipment image 29
Input Select 29
Displayinganimage from HOMI equipment 30
Input Skip , 30
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Language setting ,
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Image position
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Reset
31
Input Label 32
Sleep Timer 32
View Mode for 4:3 Programs 33
View Mode for HD Programs 33
View Mode (for
PC
format) 34
Advanced Option settings
35
Audio Only
35
Digital Noise Reduction
35
Output Select
35
Color System ,
35
Program Title Display
35
AV MODE 36
Input Signal (forPCformat) 36
Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions 37
Caption Setup
38
Secret number setting for parental control 39
Parental control (setting V-CHIP
level)
41
Howtotemporarily release
the V-CHIP BLOCK 44
Reactivating the temporarily released
V-CHIP BLOCK 44
Other
viewing
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Freezing images 45
Presetting remote control function , 45
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Removing the stand 49
Setting the TV on the wall 49
Troubleshooting
50
Troubleshooting-Digital broadcasting ,
50
Specifications
51
Optional accessory
51
Calling
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Part names
Remote control sensor
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HDMI terminal (INPUT
5)
HDMI terminal (INPUT
4)
Channel buttons
(CHV//\)
Volume
buttons
(VOL-I+)
INPUT button
POWER button
- VOL + vCHA INPUT POWER
AC INPUT terminal
AUDIO terminal (INPUT
4)
Antenna/Cable
in
INPUT 2 terminals
INPUT 1 terminals
-----:..--
INPUT 3 terminals
---....:.--
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal
1------
AUDIO OUTPUT terminals
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Part names
1
TV POWER: Switch the
1V
power on or enters standby
mode.
(See
page 15.)
1
14
2
DISPLAY: Display the channel information.
3
SOURCE
POWER: Turns the power of the external
equipment on and off.
4
External
equipment
operational
buttons:
Operate the
external equipment.
5
0-
9: Set
tile
channel.
(See
page 17.)
2
6
• {DOT}:
(See
pages 17 and 47.)
3
15
7
INPUT: Select a
1V
input source.
(TV,
INPUT1,INPUT
2,
INPUT3,INPUT4,INPUT5)(See
pages 29 and 30.)
8
VOL
+
1-:
Set the volume.
(See
page 18.)
4
9
SURROUND:
Select Surround settings.
(See
page 18.)
16
10
FREEZE: Set the still image. Press again to return to
normal screen.
(See
page 45.)
11
EXIT: Turn off the menu screen.
5
12
SLEEP: Set the sleep timer.
(See
page 32.)
13
AUDIO:
Selects the MTS/SAP or the audio mode during
multi-channel audio broadcasts.
(See
page 19.)
6
17
14
FUNCTION: Switches the remote control for 1V,
CBU
SAT, VCR,
DVD
and AUDIO operation. Indicator lights up
7
18
for the current mode.
(See
pages 45 to 48 for details.)
* To enter the code registration mode, you need to press
FUNCTION
and
DISPLAY
at the same time.
8
19
15
l~GHT
-¢-:
When pressed
all
buttons on the remote
20
control unit will light. The lighting will turn off if no
9
operations are performed within about 5 seconds. This
buttonisused for performing operationsinlow-light
10
21
situations.
VIEW
MODE:
Select the screen size.
(See
pages 33 and
16
22
34.)
17
ENT: Jumps to a channel after selecting with the
0-9
buttons.
11
23
18
FLASHBACK:
Return to the previous channel or external
24
input mode.
(See
page 17.)
19
CH/\/V:
Select the channel.
(See
page 17.)
25
20
MUTE:
Mute the sound.
(See
page 18.)
21
MENU:
Display the menu screen.
26
22
..../TI
.....
/~/ENTER:
Select a desired item on the
screen.
12
23
RETURN: Return to the previous menu screen.
24
FAVORITECH
13
27
A,B,C,
D:
Select 4 preset favorite channelsin4 different
categories.
(See
page 24 for details.)
While watching, you can toggle the selected channels by
pressing
A,B,C and
D.
25
FAVORITE: Register favorite channel.
(See
page 24.)
26
CC: Display captions from a closed-caption source.
(See
page 37.)
27
AV
MODE:
Selectanaudio or video setting. (When the
input source
is
1V, INPUT1,2 or3:STANDARD, MOVIE,
GAME, USER, DYNAMIC
(Fixed),
DYNAMIC. When
the input source
is
INPUT 4 or5:STANDARD, MOVIE,
GAME,
PC,
USER, DYNAMIC
(Fixed),
DYNAMIC)
(See
page 36.)
o When using the remote control unit, point it at the 1V.
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Preparation
Use the remote control unit by pointingittowards the remote control sensor on the
TV.
Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may
prevent proper operation.
• Do not expose the remote control unit to shock.Inaddition, do not expose the remote
control unit to liquids, and do not place
inanarea with high humidity.
• Do not install or place the remote control unit under direct sunlight. The heat may cause
deformation of the remote control unit.
e The remote control unit may not work properly
if
the remote control sensor on the TV
is
under direct sunlight or strong lighting.Insuch cases, change the angle of the lighting or
the
TV,
or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote control sensor.
To enjoy a clearer picture, useanoutdoor antenna. The followingisa brief explanation of the types of connections
that are used for a coaxial cable.
If
your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable withanF-type connector,
plug
it
into the antenna terminal at the rear of the TV set.
1.
A 75-ohm systemisgenerally a round cable with F-type
connector that can easily be attached to a terminal
without tools (Commercially available).
F-type connector
~
_____
.75-ohm
coaxial cable (round)
2.A
300-ohm systemisa flat "twin-lead" cable that can be
attached to a 75-ohm terminal through a 300/75-ohm
adapter (Commercially available).
300-ohm twin-lead cable
(flat)
~
F-type
connector
shouldbefinger-
-
tightened
only
..
When connecting theRFcable to the TV set, do not
tighten F-type connector with tools.
If
tools are used,itmay cause damage to your
TV
set.
(The
breaking of internal circuit, etc.)
~~~type
connector
75-ohm coaxial cable
Connecting
Antenna
Cable
CD
Cable
without
a
CATV
converter
Home Antenna
terminal (75-ohm)
Cable
TV
lead-In
~
----------~
Coaxial cable
(commercially available)
® VHF/UHF
antenna
Home Antenna
75-ohm coaxial cable (round) terminal (75-ohm)
----------[j@
•
Connect
the
antenna
cable
to
theTVusing
oneofthe
methodsinthe
illustration
as
shown
<CD,
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or
@).
Coaxial cable
(commercially available)
VHF UHF
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
300-ohm
1~l8l8tlw~in-::le=ad
Combiner
'-Q \ (commercially
available)
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OUT
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001
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:::::lea./
:~t~na
terminal
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Separate
VHF/
UHF
antenna
@
Combination
VHFI
UHF
antenna
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Preparation
You can connect many types of external equipment
to
your TV like a Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player,
DVD
player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game
console or camcorder. To view external source images,
select the input source from
INPUT on the remote
control unit or on the
TV.
(See pages 29 and 30.)
A VCR, game console, camcorder and other
audiovisual equipment can be conveniently connected
using the INPUT 1
to
3 terminals.
e To protect equipment, always turn off the TV before
connecting any external equipment.
• Please read the relevant operation manual (Blu-ray disc
player, etc.) carefully before making connections.
You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2 or INPUT 3
terminals when connecting
to
a Blu-ray disc player,
HD-DVD player,
DVD
player, a DigitalTVSTB (Air or
Cable) and other audiovisual equipment.
When using composite cable (commercially
available)~
(INPUT 1, 2or3)
When using S-VIDEO cable (commercially
available).
S-VIDEO
~~_MF==~_
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VCRI
Game
console/
Camcorder
VIDEO
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AUDIO
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R
Blu-ray disc
player/HD-DVD
player/ DVD
player/Digital
TV
STB
When using component cable. (INPUT 1 or
2)
When using composite cable (commercially
available)"
VIDEO
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VCR/
Game
console/
Camcorder
• The S-VIDEO terminal takes priority over the video
terminals. (INPUT 3 only)
Optical fiber cable
(commercially available)
To optical digital input
of
external audio devices
II
DIGITAL ANT/CABLE
AUDIO
OUTPUT
~
Itispossible to output audio through the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT terminal.
(See
page 28 for details.)
PCM audio outputs from the terminal.
Component video
cable (commercially
available)
Blu-ray disc
player/HD-DVD
player/ DVD
player/Digital
TV
STB
Audio cable (commercially
,available)
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Preparation
You can use the INPUT 4 or iNPUT 5 terminal when connecting HOMI equipment.
HDMI
equipment
• When usinganHDMI-DVI conversion cable, input the audio signal to AUDIO terminal of INPUT
4.
CD
To enjoy the AQUOS 1080p display capability, connect your Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player or other external equipment
usinganHDMI cable and set the equipment to 1080p output.
You can use the INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminal when connecting a PC.
When
connectingtoa PC
withanHDMI
terminal
• The HDMI terminals only support digital signal.
Itisnecessary to set the PC format correctlytodisplay XGA and WXGA signal. Refer to page 36tosetPCinput
signals.
PC
Resolution
Horizontal
Frequency
Vertical
Frequency
VESA
Standard
PC
VGA
SVGA
XGA
WXGA
SXGA
720 x 400
640 x 480
800 x 600
1024 x 768
1360 x 768
1280x1024
31.5 kHz
31.5 kHz
-----------------
37.9 kHz
-----------------
37.5 kHz
35.1 kHz
-----------------
37.9 kHz
-----------------
48.1 kHz
-----------------
46.9 kHz
48.4 kHz
-----------------
56.5 kHz
-----------------
60.0 kHz
47.7 kHz
64.0 kHz
70 Hz
60 Hz
---------------
72 Hz
---------------
75 Hz
56 Hz
---------------
60 Hz
---------------
72 Hz
---------------
75 Hz
60
Hz
---------------
70 Hz
---------------
75 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
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DOCisa registered trademark of Video Electronics
Standards Association.
Power Management
is
a registered trademark of Sun
Microsystems, Inc.
VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Co., Inc.
Watching TV
Simple operations for watching a1Vprogram
- VOL + V
CH
A INPUT
Press POWER on the 1V, or TV POWER on the
remote control unit.
e POWER indicator (Green): The TV
is
on. (After a few
seconds, a
window
appears with sound.)
POWER
_____
----lIJ
POWER SLEEP
ope
o 0 Q (J) @
POWER
indicator
~
Eope indicator
SLEEP indicator
TV POWER (On/Standby)
TV
TV
VCR
AUDIO
0
0 0
CBLlSAT
DVD
FUNCTION
0
0
0
SOURCE
LIGHT
8
§)
@)
8 CB
8
REC
C!J
0 0
El
(3
@ID
MODE
TV status indicator (POWER)
• The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the first
time.Ifthe TV has been turned on before, theEZSetup will
not be invoked. See page 22 for performingEZSetup from
the Setup menu.
Press POWER on the
TV,
or TV POWER on the
remote control unit.
e The TV enters standby mode and the image on the screen
disappears.
• The POWER indicator on the TV gradually turns off.
•
If
you are not goingtouse this TV for a long periodoftime,
be sure
to
remove the AC cord from the AC outlet.
• Weak electric
powerisstill consumed even when POWER
is
turned off.
TV status indicator
(Ope)
ON
OFF/Standby
Lighting (Green)
Lights off
"Off"
is
selectedinOPC setting
"On" or "On: Display"
is
selectedinOPC setting
• See page 25 for details.
TV status indicator (SLEEP)
"Off"isselectedinSLEEP setting
"30", "60", "90" or "120"
is
selectedinSLEEP setting
• See page 32 for details.
Lights off
Lighting (Green)
Lights off
Lighting
(Red)
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Watching
TV
When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you
live.
Perform the following steps before you pressTVPOWER on the remote control unit.
1a Insert the batteries into the remote control unit.
(See
page
8.)
2a
Connect the antenna cable to the
TV.
(See
page 12.)
3a
Pluginthe AC cord to the AC outlet.
(See
page
7.)
• The Channel search will start automatically.
• To exit the Channel search screen, select
"Cancel", and then press
ENTER.
Example
When
"Cable"isselectedinAntenna
setting:
Press .../Tto select "Analog & Digital
Search Start" to search both analog and
digital broadcasts or "Analog Search Start"
to search only analog broadcasts, and then
press ENTER.
When
~'Air"
is
selectedinAntenna
setting:
Press
~/~
to select "Start", and then press
ENTER.
Channel
search
Channel auto search makes theTVlook for
all
channels
viewable
in
the set area.
Press
~/~
to
select "Air" or "Cable".
Press ENTER to enter the setting.
Example
Press
£/T
to select the desired language-
listed on the screen, and then press ENTER.
Antenna
setting
Make sure what kind of connectionismade with your
TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable".
language
setting
Select from among 3 languages: English, French and
Spanish.
•
•Ifno channelisfound, confirm the type of connection made
with your TV and try
EZ
Setup again.
(See
page 22.)
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Watching
TV
Method
1
Using CH
/\/V
on the remote control unit or on the
TV.
You can change channelsinseveral ways.
- VOL + V
CH
A
o
INPUT
POWER
Method
2
1 Press
FLASHBACK
to
switchtothe previously tuned
channel.
2 Press
FLASHBACK
againtoswitch backtothe
currently tuned channel.
e
FLASHBACK
will not workifno channel has been
changed after the TVisturned on.
Method
3
Using remote control buttons 0-9,wp(DOT) to select
channels for VHF/UHF/CATV/OIGITAL.
VOL
SURROUND
j+)
oU
INPUT
FLASHBACK
o
CH
MUTE
o
To
se~ect
a 1or2-digit
channel
number
(ea
g.,
Channel
5):
Press
5~ENT
FREEZE
MENU
o~o
888
EXIT
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RETURN
O~O
- FAVORITECH -
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AQuas
SHARP
" When selecting a 1-digit channel number, itisnot
necessary to press 0 before the number.
e When you enter
0-9
only, channel selection will be made if
there
is
no operation within a few seconds.
To
selecta3-digit
channel
number
{e.
g.,
Channel
115}:
Press
1~1~5
To
selecta4-digit
channel
number
(e. g.,
Channel
22.1):
Press 2
~2~
•
(DOT)~1
~ENT
• When you enter
0-9
only, channel selection will be made if
there
is
no operation within a few seconds.
~
If
you push "0" by itself, nothing will happen.
6}
Complete the above steps within a few seconds.
• When you enter
0-9
andI)(OOT)
, channel selection will be
made if there
is
no operation within a few seconds.
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Watching
TV
• Changing the volume
You can change the volume on the1Vor on the remote
control unit.
• Using MUTEonthe remote control unit
Mutes the current sound output.
II
Mute
•
Press MUTE.
s
[»;
will be displayedonthe screen for 30 minutes, and the
sound
is
silenced.
POWER
(J
C:
MUTE
v 0
VOL
c=J
0
SURROUND
o
- VOL + V CH A INPUT
•
Using
VOl+/-
e To increase the volume, press
VOl+.
® To decrease the volume, press
VOl-.
Volume
adjustment
$ Within 30 minutes of pressing MUTE, mute can
be
canceled by using one of the methods below.
- Mute will cancel
if
you press VOL - / + or MUTE.
c Mute will be canceled after 30 minutes have passed.
However, the TV will not suddenly output a loud sound
as
the volume
levelisset to 0 automatically.
•
Using
SURROUNDonthe remote
contro~
unit
Q
VOl-
/ +
on
the TV operates the same
as
VOL
+/- on
the remote control unit.
Audio status
VOL CH
SURR.,.O.,.,
....
UND{J
(JMUTE
e - v 0
* When "Output Select"
is
set to "Variable", the indicator on
the screen changesasshown below.
SURROUND produces Surround effect from the
speakers. Each time you press
SURROUND, the
mode changes between
On
and
Off.
Surround sound options
On:
Makesitpossible to enjoy natural, realistic surround
sound.
Off: Outputs the normal sound.
*
e See page 35 for details on the Output Select function.
..
You can have the same settings by choosing "Surround"
on the menu items.
(See
page 27.)
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