Sharp LC-42BT10U User Manual

IMPORTANT: Please read this operation manual before

starting operating the equipment.

IMPORTANTE: Lea este manual de operación antes de

comenzar a operar el equipo.

LC-42BT10U

LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA

DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO

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OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN

LC-42BT10U

LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION

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OPERATION MANUAL

• The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations.

• Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out.

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.

ENGLISH

Model No.:

Serial No.:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING:

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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, OR TABLE 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 changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION:

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other 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-42BT10U

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 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:

For Business Customers: URL http://www.sharpusa.com

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP

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 interference in a 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 receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

“Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.”

This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eia.org

Trademarks

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• “HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Deﬁ nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.”

• Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR efﬁ ciency.

are designed to protect the environment through superior energy

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER

Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully before using this product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electricity is used to perform 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. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure 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. Install in accordance 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 specified by the 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 periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has 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 supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

16) Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17) Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18) Damage Requiring Service—Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the

product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - 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, or other hazards.

20) Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

21) Wall or ceiling mounting—When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• 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.

• Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage 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.

• Selecting the location — Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.

• Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufﬁ cient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for builtin installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions are followed.

• The Liquid Crystal panel used in this product is made 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 ampliﬁ ers) that produce heat.

• The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 6,220,800 thin ﬁ lm transistors, giving you ﬁ ne picture details.

Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a ﬁ xed 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 the TV by 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 due to lightning and power-line surges.

• Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can 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 — If an outside antenna is connected 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

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE

SYSTEM

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

• To prevent ﬁ re, never place any type of candle or ﬂ ames on the top or near the TV set.

• To prevent ﬁ re or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.

No objects ﬁ lled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product.

• To prevent ﬁ re or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items.

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

• 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 scratch the panel surface.

• Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when it is really dirty.

(It may scratch the panel surface when wiped strongly.)

• If the panel is dusty, use an anti-static brush, which is commercially available, to clean 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 cause an afterimage to remain.

Supplied accessories

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

Remote control unit (g1)

“AAA” size battery (g2)

Page 8

NOTE

• Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV.

AC cord

(g1)

Page 7

Cable clamp (g2)

Cable tie (g1)

Page 7

Hole cover

(g1)

Page 6

Operation manual

(g1)

QUICK REFERENCE

Afﬁ xing the hole cover

This TV type is designed to be hung on a wall. Afﬁ x the supplied hole cover to the TV cabinet hole by following the instructions below. Place the TV on a soft cushion.

Remove the hole cover from the backing.

Firmly afﬁ x the hole cover to the cabinet hole on the bottom of the TV.

Setting the TV on the wall

CAUTION

• This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the AN-37AG2 (SHARP) wall mount bracket. The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.

• Installing the TV requires special skill that should only be performed by qualiﬁ ed service personnel. Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves. SHARP bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury.

Using a SHARP recommended bracket to mount the TV

• You can ask a qualiﬁ ed service professional about using a SHARP recommended AN-37AG2 bracket to mount the TV to the wall.

• Carefully read the instructions that come with the bracket before beginning work.

Hanging on the wall

AN-37AG2 wall mount bracket. (See the bracket instructions for details.)

Vertical mounting Angular mounting

NOTE

• Detach the cable clamps on the rear of the TV when using the SHARP recommended mount bracket.

About setting the TV angle

0° or 5°

QUICK REFERENCE

STOP! To safely remove the AQUOS television from the box

• It's best to use 2 people to remove the AQUOS television for stability.

• Lift onto installation location as the diagram illustrates.

Ventilation & Cleaning Tips

Keep your AQUOS television in a well ventilated area and make sure not to place it by a heat source or use near water. The AQUOS television is designed 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 avoid pressing on the screen. To clean the outer cabinet, use the same method. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

The screen is glass and can be scratched or broken when dropped or impacted.

QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS

Attach your antenna to the back of the

AQUOS television. (See page 12.)

Connect the AC plug for the AQUOS

television into the AC outlet.

How to turn on the AQUOS television for the

ﬁ rst time.

A) Press POWER on AQUOS television.

AC outlet

• Place the TV close to the AC outlet, and keep the power plug within reach.

NOTE

• TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT TOUCH UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES WITH THE AC CORD CONNECTED.

Place the Ferrite core in the space indicated

in the below ﬁ gure and bundle the cords properly with cable clamps and a cable tie.

POWER

B) POWER indicator on the front of the AQUOS

television lights GREEN.

POWER indicator

NOTE

• Speakers cannot be detached from the TV.

Ferrite core

QUICK REFERENCE

If the remote control fails to operate TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit.

1 Open the battery cover.

2 Insert two “AAA” size batteries

3 Close the battery cover.

(supplied with the product).

• Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (e) and (f) indications in the battery compartment.

CAUTION

Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below.

• Do not mix batteries of different types. Different types of batteries have different characteristics.

• 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 soon as they are worn out. Chemicals that leak from batteries that come in contact with skin can cause a rash. If you ﬁ nd any chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth.

• 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 for an extended period of time, remove batteries from it.

Remote control sensor

17´ (5 m)

30º 30º

30º

IMPORTANT:

The POWER indicator on the AQUOS television should light GREEN indicating you have power to the AQUOS television.

If the POWER indicator on the AQUOS television still does not light up, press TV POWER on the remote control to turn the power on.

IMPORTANT:

IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON - UNPLUG THE AQUOS TELEVISION FROM THE OUTLET AND REPEAT THE INSTALLATION STEPS.

IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP.

Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for other device connections (DVD, VCR, AUDIO, etc.) in your AQUOS operation manual.

Contents

IMPORTANT INFORMATION .................................. 1

Trademarks .............................................................. 2

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ..................................... 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................. 3

Supplied accessories .............................................. 6

QUICK REFERENCE ................................................ 6

Afﬁ xing the hole cover .......................................... 6

Setting the TV on the wall ..................................... 6

Contents ................................................................... 9

Part names ............................................................. 10

TV (Front) ........................................................... 10

TV (Rear/Top) ..................................................... 10

Remote control unit ............................................ 11

Preparation ............................................................ 12

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 ................................................... 14

Using Digital Audio Output .................................. 14

Connecting HDMI equipment ............................. 14

Connecting a PC ................................................ 15

PC compatibility chart ........................................ 15

Watching TV ........................................................... 16

Turning on the power .........................................16

Turning off the power ......................................... 16

Initial setup ......................................................... 17

Simple button operations for

changing channels .......................................... 18

Simple button operations for

changing volume/sound .................................. 19

Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode ........................... 20

Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode ............ 20

Basic adjustment settings .................................... 21

Menu operation buttons ..................................... 21

On-Screen Display ............................................. 21

Menu items for TV/INPUT 1/2/3.......................... 22

Menu items for HDMI/DVI ................................... 22

EZ Setup ............................................................ 23

Channel Setup ................................................... 23

Antenna Setup-DIGITAL ..................................... 24

Favorite channel setting ...................................... 25

Picture adjustments ............................................ 26

OPC setting .................................................... 26

Advanced picture adjustments ....................... 27

Color Temperature ......................................... 27

Black .............................................................. 27

Fine Motion ....................................................27

3D-Y/C ........................................................... 27

Monochrome .................................................. 27

Film Mode (3:2 pull-down) .............................. 27

Range of OPC ................................................ 27

Sound adjustment .............................................. 28

Surround ............................................................ 28

Power Control .................................................... 29

Digital Setup ....................................................... 29

Audio Setup ................................................... 29

Using external equipment ..................................... 30

Displaying an external equipment image ............. 30

Input Select ........................................................ 30

Displaying an image from HDMI equipment ........ 32

Input Skip ........................................................... 32

Useful adjustment settings ................................... 33

Auto Sync. adjustment

(for Analog PC input mode only) ....................... 33

Fine Sync. adjustment

(for DVI input mode only) .................................. 33

Language setting ................................................ 34

Image position .................................................... 34

Reset ................................................................. 34

Input Label ......................................................... 35

Sleep Timer ........................................................ 35

View Mode for 4:3 Programs .............................. 36

View Mode for HD Programs .............................. 36

View Mode for PC input mode ............................ 37

Advanced Option settings .................................. 38

Audio Only ..................................................... 38

Digital Noise Reduction .................................. 38

Output Select ................................................. 38

Color System ................................................. 38

Program Title Display ...................................... 38

AV MODE ........................................................... 39

Input Signal (for PC input mode) ......................... 39

Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions ..... 40

Caption Setup .................................................... 41

Secret number setting for parental control .......... 42

Parental control (setting V-CHIP level) ................. 44

How to temporarily release

the V-CHIP BLOCK .......................................... 47

Reactivating the temporarily released

V-CHIP BLOCK ................................................ 47

Other viewing options ........................................... 48

Freezing images ................................................. 48

Presetting remote control function ...................... 48

Appendix ................................................................ 52

Troubleshooting ................................................. 52

Troubleshooting-Digital broadcasting ................. 52

RS-232C port speciﬁ cations ............................... 53

Speciﬁ cations ..................................................... 55

SHARP recommended accessory ...................... 55

Calling for Service ................................................. 57

LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................ 57

Dimensional drawings

• The dimensional drawings for the LCD TV set are shown on the inside back cover.

Part names

TV (Front)

Remote control sensor

OPC sensor*

NOTE

*OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 26.) **See page 16 for TV status indicator.

TV (Rear/Top)

HDMI terminal (INPUT 5)

HDMI terminal (INPUT 4)

DVI-I terminal (INPUT 6)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal

Channel buttons

(CHs/r)

Volume buttons

(VOLl/k)

OPC indicator**

SLEEP indicator**

POWER indicator**

INPUT button

POWER button

Antenna/Cable in

AUDIO terminal (INPUT 6)

AUDIO terminals (INPUT 4)

INPUT 3 terminals

INPUT 1 terminals

INPUT 2 terminals

AUDIO OUTPUT terminals

AC INPUT terminal

RS-232C terminal

Part names

Remote control unit

114

2 3

6 7

8 9

11 23

13 27

17 18

19 20

1 TV POWER: Switch the TV power on or enters standby.

(See page 16.)

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 the channel. (See page 18.) 6 • (DOT): (See pages 18 and 50.) 7 INPUT: Select a TV input source. (TV, INPUT 1, INPUT 2,

INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, INPUT 6) (See pages 30 to

32.)

8 VOL k/l: Set the volume. (See page 19.) 9 SURROUND: Select Surround settings. (See page 19.) 10 FREEZE: Set the still image. Press again to return to

normal screen. (See page 48.)

11 EXIT: Turn off the menu screen. 12 SLEEP: Set the sleep timer. (See page 35.) 13 AUDIO: Selects the MTS/SAP or the audio mode during

multi-channel audio broadcasts. (See page 20.)

14 FUNCTION: Switches the remote control for TV, CBL/

SAT, VCR, DVD and AUDIO operation. Indicator lights up for the current mode. (See pages 48 to 51 for details.)

* To enter the code registration mode, you need to press

FUNCTION and DISPLAY at the same time.

15 LIGHT D: When pressed all buttons on the remote

control unit will light. The lighting will turn off if no operations are performed within about 5 seconds. This button is used for performing operations in low-light situations.

16 VIEW MODE: Select the screen size. (See pages 36 and

37.)

17 ENT: Jumps to a channel after selecting with the 0–9

buttons.

18 FLASHBACK: Return to the previous channel or external

input mode. (See page 18.)

CHr/s: Select the channel. (See page 18.) 20 MUTE: Mute the sound. (See page 19.) 21 MENU: Display the menu screen. 22 a/b/c/d/ENTER: Select a desired item on the

screen.

23 RETURN: Return to the previous menu screen. 24 FAVORITE CH

A, B, C, D: Select 4 preset favorite channels in 4 different

categories. (See page 25 for details.)

While watching, you can toggle the selected channels by

pressing A, B, C and D.

25 FAVORITE: Set the favorite channels. (See page 25.) 26 CC: Display captions from a closed-caption source. (See

page 40.)

27 AV MODE: Select an audio or video setting. (When the

input source is TV, INPUT 1, 2 or 3: STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, USER, DYNAMIC (Fixed), DYNAMIC. When the input source is INPUT 4, 5 or 6: STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, PC, USER, DYNAMIC (Fixed), DYNAMIC) (See page 39.)

NOTE

• When using the remote control unit, point it at the TV.

Preparation

Using the remote control unit

Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the TV. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may prevent proper operation.

Cautions regarding the remote control unit

• Do not expose the remote control unit to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control unit to liquids, and do not place in an area 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.

• The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote control sensor on the TV is under direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such cases, change the angle of the lighting or the TV, or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote control sensor.

Antennas

To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for a coaxial cable. If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector, plug it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the TV set.

1. A 75-ohm system is generally 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 system is a ﬂ at “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 (ﬂ at)

Connecting Antenna Cable

Cable without a

CATV converter

VHF/UHF antenna

Combination VHF/

UHF antenna

Cable TV lead-In

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

NOTICE

F-type connector should be ﬁ ngertightened only.

When connecting the RF cable to the TV set, do not tighten F-type connector with tools. If tools are used, it may cause damage to your TV set. (The breaking of internal circuit, etc.)

F-type connector

75-ohm coaxial cable

Home Antenna terminal (75-ohm)

Coaxial cable (commercially available)

• Connect the antenna cable to the TV using one of the

Home Antenna terminal (75-ohm)

Coaxial cable (commercially available)

methods in the illustration as shown (1, 2, 3 or 4).

Separate VHF/

UHF antenna

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)

VHF

UHF

ANTENNA

300-ohm twin-lead cable

75-ohm coaxial cable

300-ohm

twin-lead cable

Combiner (commercially available)

IN OUT

300/75-ohm adapter

(commercially available)

To TV antenna terminal

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 30 to 32.)

CAUTION

• 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.

Connecting a Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player, DVD player or a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable)

You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 or INPUT 6 terminals when connecting to a Blu-ray disc player, HDDVD player, DVD player, a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) and other audiovisual equipment.

When using composite cable. (INPUT 1, 2 or 3)

Blu-ray disc player/HD-DVD player/ DVD player/Digital TV STB

AV cable (commercially available)

When using component cable. (INPUT 1 or 2)

Blu-ray disc player/HD-DVD player/ DVD player/Digital TV STB

Audio cable (commercially available)

Component video cable (commercially available)

When using DVI cable. (INPUT 6)

Blu-ray disc player/HD-DVD player/ DVD player/Digital TV STB

DVI cable (commercially available)

Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available)

NOTE

• To enjoy the AQUOS 1080p display capability, connect your external equipment using a component or DVI cable and set the equipment to 1080p output.

• See page 14 for connecting a Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player, DVD player or a Digital TV STB to the HDMI terminal.

Preparation

Connecting a VCR, game console or camcorder

A VCR, game console, camcorder and other audiovisual equipment can be conveniently connected using the INPUT 1, 2 and 3 terminals.

When using S-VIDEO cable.

VCR/Game console/ Camcorder

When using composite cable.

VCR/Game console/ Camcorder

S-VIDEO cable (commercially available)

Audio cable (commercially available)

AV cable (commercially available)

NOTE

• The S-VIDEO terminal takes priority over the video terminals. (INPUT 3 only)

Using Digital Audio Output

It is possible to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal. (See page 29 for details.) PCM audio outputs from the terminal.

External audio devices

Optical ﬁ ber cable (commercially available)

Connecting HDMI equipment

You can use the INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment.

HDMI equipment

HDMI cable (commercially available)

NOTE

• When using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable, input the audio signal to AUDIO terminal of INPUT 4.

• To enjoy the AQUOS 1080p display capability, connect your Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player or other external equipment using an HDMI cable and set the equipment to 1080p output.

Preparation

Connecting a PC

When connecting to a PC with an HDMI terminal. (INPUT 4 or 5)

NOTE

• The HDMI terminals only support digital signal.

When connecting to a PC with a DVI terminal. (INPUT 6)

PC with analog RGB terminal

HDMI cable (commercially available)

RGB/DVI conversion cable (commercially available)

Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available)

NOTE

• If you are connecting the TV to a PC with a DVI terminal, use a DVI cable (commercially available) instead of a RGB/DVI conversion cable.

PC compatibility chart

It is necessary to set the PC format correctly to display XGA and WXGA signal. Refer to page 39 to set PC input signals.

PC Horizontal Frequency VESA StandardResolution Vertical Frequency

* DVI input only.

720 x 400

VGA

XGA 1024 x 768

WXGA 1360 x 768

SXGA 1280 x 1024

640 x 480

800 x 600SVGA

+* 1400 x 1050 60 Hz O

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

64.0 kHzSXGA

75.0 kHzUXGA* 1600 x 1200 60 Hz O

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

O O O O O O O O O O O O

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Watching TV

Simple operations for watching a TV program

POWER

POWER indicator

SLEEP indicator

OPC indicator

Turning on the power

Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control unit.

• POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.)

NOTE

• The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the ﬁ rst time. If the TV has been turned on before, the EZ Setup will not be invoked. See page 23 for performing EZ Setup from the Setup menu.

Turning off the power

Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control unit.

• The TV enters standby and the image on the screen disappears.

• The POWER indicator on the TV turns off.

NOTE

• If you are not going to use this TV for a long period of time, be sure to remove the AC cord from the AC outlet.

• Weak electric power is still consumed even when POWER is turned off.

TV POWER (On/Standby)

TV status indicator (POWER)

ON Lighting (Green)

Lights offStandby

TV status indicator (OPC)

“Off” is selected in OPC setting

“On” or “On: Display” is selected in OPC setting

• See page 26 for details.

TV status indicator (SLEEP)

“Off” is selected in SLEEP setting

“30”, “60”, “90” or “120” is selected in SLEEP setting

• See page 35 for details.

Lights off

Lighting (Green)

Lights off

Lighting (Red)

Watching TV

Initial setup

When you turn on the TV for the ﬁ rst time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you live. Perform the following steps before you press TV POWER on the remote control unit.

1. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 8.)

2. Connect the antenna cable to the TV. (See page 12.)

3. Plug in the AC cord to the AC outlet. (See page 7.)

Channel search

Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area.

When “Air” is selected in Antenna

setting:

Press c/d to select “Start”, and then press

Language setting

Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish.

Press a/b to select the desired language listed on the screen, and then press ENTER.

Language

Air/Cable

CH Search

English

Français

Español

Antenna setting

Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV when selecting “Air” or “Cable”.

Press c/dto select “Air” or “Cable”. Press ENTER to enter the setting.

Example

Language

Air/Cable

CH Search

Air

Cable

ENTER.

Language

Air/Cable

CH Search

Start

Cancel

When “Cable” is selected in Antenna setting:

Press a/b to 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.

Language

Air/Cable

CH Search

• The Channel search will start automatically.

• To exit the Channel search screen, select

“Cancel”, and then press ENTER.

Example

Analog & Digital Search Start

Analog Search Start

Cancel

CH Search

[ ]25

Air

Air ANALOG

Found

[ ]20

Audio : MONO

NOTE

• If no channel is found, conﬁ rm the type of connection made with your TV and try EZ Setup again. (See page 23.)

Watching TV

Simple button operations for changing channels

You can change channels in several ways.

Method 1

Using CH r/s on the remote control unit or on the TV.

Method 2

1 Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned

channel.

2 Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the

currently tuned channel.

NOTE

• FLASHBACK will not work if no channel has been changed after the TV is turned on.

Method 3

Using remote control buttons 0-9, • (DOT) to select channels for VHF/UHF/CATV/DIGITAL.

To select a 1 or 2-digit channel number (e. g., Channel 5):

Press 5sENT

Air

NOTE

• When selecting a 1-digit channel number, it is not

necessary to press 0 before the number.

• When you enter 0-9 only, channel selection will be made if

there is no operation within a few seconds.

Air ANALOG

To select a 3-digit channel number (e. g., Channel 115):

Press 1s1s5sENT

Cable

To select a 4-digit channel number (e. g., Channel 22.1):

Cable

Cable ANALOG

115

Press 2 s2s • (DOT) s1sENT

Air

Air Air DIGITAL

22.

NOTE

• 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.

• Complete the above steps within a few seconds.

• When you enter 0–9 and • (DOT), channel selection will be made if there is no operation within a few seconds.

Air

22.1

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