LCD COLOUR TELEVISION
LCD-FARBFERNSEHGERÄT
TÉLÉVISION COULEUR À ÉCRAN
À CRISTAUX LIQUIDES (LCD)
TELEVISORE A COLORI LCD
LCD-KLEURENTELEVISIE
TELEVISIÓN EN COLOR LCD
ENGLISHDEUTSCHFRANÇAIS
OPERATION MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D'EMPLOI
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
MANUAL DE MANEJO
ITALIANO
NEDERLANDS
ESPAÑOL
SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.
ASA
The mains lead of this product is fi tted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 13A fuse. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or
and of the same rating as above,
which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.
Always refi t the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fi tted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut off the mains
plug and fi t an appropriate type.
DANGER:
The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of in a
safe manner.
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a 13A socket outlet, as a serious electric
shock may occur.
To fi t an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:
IMPORTANT:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
• The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked N or coloured black.
• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked L or coloured red.
Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three-pin plug.
Before replacing the plug cover make sure that:
• If the new fi tted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed from the cut-off plug.
• The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead, and not simply over the lead wires.
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
OPERATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
• The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the
actual operations.
• The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-52XL1E model.
End of life disposal ..................................................................44
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Dear SHARP customer
Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD colour TV product. To ensure safety and many years of troublefree operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Precautions carefully before using this product.
Important Safety Precautions
• Cleaning—Unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. Use a damp cloth to clean the product.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
• Water and moisture—Do not use the product near water, such as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
swimming pool and in a wet basement.
• Do not place vases or any other water-fi lled containers on this product.
The water may spill onto the product causing fi re or electric shock.
• Stand—Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Doing so 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.
• When relocating the product placed on a cart, it must be moved with utmost care. Sudden stops,
excessive force and uneven fl oor surface can cause the product to fall from the cart.
• 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 built-in 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 LCD panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or impact
applied. If the LCD panel is broken, be careful not to be injured by broken glass.
• Heat sources—Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other heat-generating
products (including amplifi ers).
• To prevent fi re, never place any type of candle or naked fl ames on the top or near the TV set.
• To prevent fi re or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items.
• Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an afterimage to remain.
• There is power consumption always if main plug is connected.
• Servicing—Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to high
voltage and other dangerous conditions. Request a qualifi ed person to perform servicing.
The LCD panel is a very high technology product, giving you fi ne picture details.
Due to the very large number of pixels, occasionally a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a
fi xed point of blue, green or red.
This is within product specifi cations and does not constitute a fault.
Precautions when transporting the TV
When transporting the TV, never carry it by holding onto the speakers. Be sure to always carry the TV by two
people holding it with two hands — one hand on each side of the TV.
WARNING:
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Trademarks
• “HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC.”
• truD is a registered trademark of Micronas in Germany and other countries.
• The “HD ready” Logo is a trademark of EICTA.
• The DVB logo is the registered trademark of the Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB - project.
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Supplied accessories
AC cord (g1)
(For Europe, except
U.K. and Eire)
U.K. type 3-pin AC cord is only included
with models LC-46XL1E,
LC-52XL1E.
• “AAA” size battery (g2)..........Page 6
• Operation manual (This publication)
(For U.K. and Eire)
Page 4
Cable tie (g1)
Page 4
• Remote control unit (g1)..........Pages 6 and 7
Stand unit
(g1)
Page 3
Cable clamp
(Smallg2, Large g1)
Page 4
3 RCA to 15-pin
D-sub adapter
(g1)
Page 10
Quick guide
Attaching the stand
Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on, making sure the area is
completely fl at. This will prevent it from being damaged.
Before attaching (or detaching) stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal.
CAUTION
• Attach the stand in the correct direction.
• Be sure to follow the instructions. Incorrect installation of the stand may result in the TV falling over.
1
Confi rm that there are 10 screws (6 short screws
and 4 long screws) supplied with the TV.
2
Attach the two supporting posts for the stand
unit onto the base using the box for the stand
unit as shown below.
(Close-up of the upper side of the stand unit)
Hex key
1 Insert the stand into the openings on the
3
bottom of the TV.
Insert and tighten the 4 long screws into the
2
4 holes on the rear of the TV.
Hex key
Long screw
Soft cushion
Short screw
1 Insert each of the protrusions on the two supporting
posts into the openings on the upper side of the
base.
2 Insert and tighten the 6 short screws with the hex
key (supplied with the product) in the order of 1, 2
and 3.
NOTE
• To detach the stand, perform the above steps in reverse
order.
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Quick guide
Setting the TV
Place the TV close to the
AC outlet, and keep the
power plug within reach.
Ferrite Core *
Standard DIN45325
plug (IEC 169-2)
75 q coaxial cable
AC cord
Cable
clamp
(large)
Bundle the
cables with
the clamp.
Cable tie
Cable clamp (small)
(For Europe, except
U.K. and Eire)
(For U.K. and
Eire)
Bundle the AC
cord with the
clamp (small).
Antenna
Connect the antenna cable from your antenna-/cable socket or the (room-/roof) antenna for antenna input terminal on the
back of your TV set to receive digitally/terrestrially broadcast stations.
An indoor antenna can also be used under good reception conditions. Passive and active room antennas are offered
commercially. In an active antenna its power is supplied via the antenna input terminal.
The supply voltage (5V) must be correspondingly set under “Supply voltage”. (Page 19)
* Ferrite Core
The Ferrite Core should be permanently attached and never removed from the AC cord.
Setting the TV on the wall
• This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the wall mount bracket available from SHARP. (See page 43.)
The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.
• Installing the LCD Colour 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.
• You can ask a qualifi ed service personnel about using an optional bracket to mount the TV to the wall.
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Quick guide
TV (Front view)
Blue illumination LED indicator
Remote control
sensor
OPC sensor
TV (Rear view)
P (s/r)
(Programme [channel] buttons)
i (l/k
(Volume buttons)
Antenna input terminal
(DVB-T 5V=/80 mA)
OPC indicator
SLEEP indicator
(Standby/On)
B
indicator
MENU button
(Power button)
)
a
RS-232C terminal
EXT 6 (HDMI) terminal
EXT 5 (HDMI/AUDIO) terminals
COMMON INTERFACE slot
EXT 4 terminals
EXT 1 (RGB) terminal
EXT 2 (AV) terminal
OUTPUT (Audio) terminals
EXT 3 terminals
Headphone jack
NOTE
• Only if you use an
active terrestrial
antenna, select
“yes (5V)” under
“Supply voltage”.
(Page 19)
AC INPUT terminal
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Quick guide
Inserting the batteries
Before using the TV for the fi rst time, insert two “AAA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become
depleted and the remote control unit fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries.
Press and slide the battery cover to open it.
1
Insert two supplied “AAA” size batteries.
2
• Place batteries with their terminals corresponding
to the (e) and (f) indications in the battery
compartment.
Close the battery cover.
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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 have worn out. Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause a rash. If you fi nd
any chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth.
• When replacing the batteries, use alkaline batteries instead of manganese ones.
• Do not overuse the light-up function by using LIGHT D button, doing so may shorten the battery life. Replace
the batteries when the light on LCD window or light-up function become weak or blurry.
• Do not continue to use the remote control unit with batteries running low. This may
result in error message or malfunction. Should this happen replace the batteries and
leave it unused for a while. Otherwise, you may open the rear battery cover and press
the RESET button. When you press the RESET button, your Universal remote control
settings will be deleted.
• The remote control unit has a internal memory of external devices. In order not to lose the data,
replace the batteries quickly. If the manufacturer code is initialised and lost, you can input the
manufacturer code again. (See page 37.)
• 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 the batteries from it.
RESET button
Using the remote control unit
Use the remote control unit by
pointing it towards the remote
control sensor. Objects between the
remote control unit and sensor may
prevent proper operation.
30°
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 unit.
• The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote control sensor of the
TV is under direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such case, change the angle of the
lighting or TV, or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote control sensor.
5 m
30°
Remote control
sensor
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Quick guide
Remote control unit
NOTE
• The symbols
8, 9
and
0
indicate that the buttons become
available in respective operating mode
when using as a universal remote
control.
1
(Page 8)
2 LIGHT
When pressed buttons that are
3 FUNCTION
Press this button briefl y (for more than
See page 37 for how to use this unit as
4 LCD window
This screen shows which device you are
5 0 – 9
Set the channel in TV and DTV mode.
Enter the desired numbers or letters.
Set the page in Teletext mode.
6
Press to return to the previous image in
7 DTV MENU
DTV: Display DTV Menu screen.
8 DTV
Press to access DTV mode while
(Will not work if you were watching
9
10
TV sound on/off
11 Colour (Red/Green/Yellow/Blue)
TELETEXT: Select a page. (Page 25)
The coloured buttons are used to select
12 a/b/c/d (Cursor)
Select a desired item on the setting
OK
TV/DTV/DVD/STB: Execute a command
TV/DTV: Display the station list in
13 END
Exit the menu screen.
(TV Standby/On)
B
D 890
frequently used (P r/s, i k/l,
0 - 9 numeric buttons, A and b)
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.
890
0.2 second), and the remote control
switches for DVD, SetTopBox or VCR
operation and currently controlled device
will be indicated in the LCD window.
a universal remote control.
currently controlling. (TV, DVD, STB or
VCR).
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(Flashback)
A
normal viewing mode.
watching other input sources, and vice
versa.
DTV immediately before turning off the
TV. In this case fi rst select any other
input source except DTV using the b
button.)
i (k/l
Increase/decrease TV volume.
(Mute)
e
correspondingly to the coloured items in
the menu screen.
Select an input source.
(TV, DTV, EXT1, EXT2, EXT3, EXT4,
16 MENU
TV: MENU screen on/off. (Page 15)
DVD: Title menu on/off.
17 EPG
DTV: To display EPG (Electronic
18 P (r/s)
Select the TV channel.
In analogue TV mode, external input
19 p (Display information)
(Pages 21, 22, 33 and 34)
20 6 (Return)
Return to the previous menu screen.
21 Buttons for other useful features
Flip open the remote control cover on
RADIO
DTV: Switch between RADIO and DTV
SURROUND
Surround effects on/off.
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Select the sound multiplex mode.
(Page 9)
AV MODE
Select a video setting. (Page 22)
SLEEP
Set the sleep timer on (in units of 30
(If the “Time and date” screen is
OPC
To switch the Optical Picture Control on
DEMO
Demonstrate the 100Hz effects in a dual
Select the wide mode. (Page 23)
22 AQUOS LINK buttons
If external equipment such as AQUOS
In DVD or VCR mode, press OPTION to
Not available when operating STB
23 REC E and REC STOP H buttons
(INPUT SOURCE)
b
EXT5, EXT6) (Page 22)
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Programme Guide) screen.
890
sources (EXT 1 - 6) can also be
selected.
the front.
mode.
(Sound mode)
min. up to max. 2hr. 30min) and off.
displayed, enter the time and date as
explained on page 21, and set the sleep
timer again.)
and off. (Page 22)
screen format. (Page 17)
(Wide modes)
f
80
BD Player is connected via HDMI cables
and AQUOS LINK compatible, you can
use these AQUOS LINK buttons. See
page 12 for details.
pause the picture.
except powering on the device.
80
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Quick guide
Turning on the power
Press a on the TV.
Standby mode
Press B on the remote control unit when the TV is on.
• The TV enters standby mode and the image on the screen
disappears.
• The B indicator on the TV changes from green to red.
• To completely turn off the power to the TV, unplug the AC
cord from the AC outlet. However, do not unplug the AC
cord unless otherwise instructed.
Display status indicator
Off
Red
Green
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 power outlet.
• Weak electric power is still consumed even when a is
turned off.
• In DTV input mode, if the power is turned off immediately
after a setting change from the menu screen, the new
setting or channel information may not be memorised.
Power off
The TV is in standby mode.
The TV is on.
Initial auto installation (Analogue)
When the TV powers on for the fi rst time after
purchase, the initial auto installation (Analogue) is
invoked. Follow the menus and make the necessary
settings one after another.
NOTE
• To reconfi gure the initial auto installation settings, go to
“Channels” and run “Search wizard” from the Setup menu.
(Page 19)
Setting the on-screen display language
1
2
3
4
5
Press a/b/c/d to select the desired language
1
listed on the screen.
Press OK to enter the setting.
2
Setting the country (“Location of TV set” screen)
Press a/b/c/d to select your country or area
1
listed on the screen.
Press OK to enter the setting.
2
• An overview of settings to be used for auto search
displays.
Press OK to start the search.
• The TV searches for, sorts and stores all the
receivable TV stations according to their settings and
the connected antenna.
• To abort the initial auto installation in progress, press
END.
When the auto sorting is completed, the item
“Decoder” displays. Press c/d to select “EXT
1” or “EXT 2”, and then press OK.
• Make sure to select the terminal (EXT 1 or 2) to which
the decoder is connected.
A message appears indicating that the fi rst
installation is successfully completed. Press
OK, if necessary.
• If a recording device with AV-Link is connected to
EXT 2, the TV automatically starts transferring the
station list data to the recording device.
Initial auto installation (DTV)
Digital Video Broadcasting is a transmission scheme.
It is much more than a simple replacement for existing
analogue television transmission. DVB provides more
stations, clearer picture quality and other services
displayed on the screen. It also allows a range of new
features and services including subtitles and multiple
audio tracks.
To watch DTV broadcasts, follow the procedures below
to scan all available services in your area.
NOTE
• Make sure to perform Initial auto installation
(Analogue) outlined in the preceding section as well,
even if you intend to view only DTV broadcasts.
Press DTV (or b, then a/b to select “DTV”,
1
and then press OK) to access the DTV mode.
Press DTV MENU and the DTV Menu screen
2
displays.
Press c/d to select “Installation”.
3
Press a/b to select “Auto Installation”, and
4
then press OK.
If you have already set the PIN, enter it here. If
not, enter the factory preset PIN “1234”.
• See page 20 for setting PIN.
• A confi rmation message displays. Press c/d to
select “Yes”, and then press OK to start the search.
The TV starts scanning all available DTV and
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radio services in your area.
NOTE
• The language and country settings used in this operation
are the settings you have already set while executing
the Initial auto installation (Analogue). If you want to
reconfi gure the country setting, for instance after moving
to another country, conduct “Search wizard” from the
Analogue Menu again. (Page 19)
• The DTV services are searched and stored according to the
channel number information embedded in the TV signal (if
available). If the information is not available, the services are
stored according to the order in which they were received.
If you would like to sort the order, it is possible to arrange it
as explained in page 28.
• To cancel the scan in progress, press END.
• You cannot select any DTV-related menu items unless “Auto
Installation” has been completed.
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Quick guide
Channel selection using the station
list (Analogue)
This section explains how to change/delete/
move/rename stations using the analogue
Station List. If you are watching DTV, refer
to the “Using the digital programme list”
section. (Page 34)
You can also select the desired channel from station
list instead of using 0 – 9 numeric buttons or P (r/s).
In analogue TV mode, press OK when no other
1
menu screen is active.
Station listNumerical
DTV
EXT1
EXT2
EXT3
EXT4
EXT5
EXT6
0
VIDEO
1
ARD
2
ZDF
3
SAT.1
4
RTL
Press a/b/c/d or 0 – 9 to select the desired
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station in the station list, and then press OK to
tune in the station.
• Press Blue to sort the list according to “Alphabetical”
or “Numerical”.
• Refer to the following table for how each numeric
button is assigned a set of characters.
NOTE
• This function cannot be operated when the selected input
source is HDMI.
To delete, move, and rename stations from
the station list
While in the station list, press Yellow (Change
stations).
E
Delete
Select a station to delete, and then press Red
(Delete). Mark more stations with a/b/c/d or
0 – 9, if desired. Confi rm with OK or cancel with
Red.
E
Move
Select a station to move, and then press Yellow
(Move). Mark more stations with a/b/c/d or
0 – 9, if desired. Press OK to fi nish marking.
Press a/b/c/d or 0 – 9 to select the position
to move to. Confi rm with OK or cancel with Yellow.
• Make sure to select the appropriate block of channels
or destination when moving.
E
Rename
Select a station to rename, and then press Blue
(Rename). Press any of the numeric buttons 0 – 9 to select the desired character. Remember
to press and toggle the numeric button quickly,
for the transition to the next digit is rather quick.
Repeat until the new name is fully spelt out.
Confi rm with OK or cancel with Blue.
• The name can be up to 8 characters.
5
VOX
6
S-RTL
7
N-TV
8
DSF
9
9LIVE
10
PRO7
11
RTL2
12
WDR 3
13
BR
14
HR
15
MDR 3
16
KIKA
Entering characters using the 0 – 9 buttons
Buttons
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Using
7
DTV mode:
Press 7 to open the multi audio screen. (Page 35)
Analogue TV mode:
Each time you press 7, the mode switches as
illustrated in the following tables.
SignalSelectable items
StereoStereo, Mono!
Bilingual
MonauralNICAM, Mono!
SignalSelectable items
StereoStereo, Mono!
Bilingual
MonauralMono
NOTE
• When no signal is input, the sound mode will display
“Mono”.
• “Mono!” indicates that you have manually changed to FM
mono.
To view external source images,
select the input source using b on
the remote control unit. (Page 22)
NOTE
• The cables marked with * are
commercially available items.
INPUT SOURCE
TV
DTV
EXT1
EXT2
EXT3
EXT4
EXT5
EXT6
• TV-OUT from EXT 1 outputs DTV
image when DTV is selected as the input.
Otherwise it constantly outputs analogue TV image.
• MONITOR OUTPUT from EXT 2 outputs audio only when
EXT 4, 5 and 6 is selected as the input.
Connecting a VCR
You can use the EXT 2 terminal when connecting a
VCR and other recording equipment.
If your VCR supports TV-VCR advanced AV Link
systems, you can connect the VCR using the fullywired SCART cable.
SCART cable*SCART cable*
VCRDecoder
EXT 2 (recommended)
NOTE
• If the above is your connection, make sure to select
“EXT 2” under the menu item “Decoder” when you
run the Initial auto installation (Analogue) (Page 8) or
when changing the setting later (Page 18).
• TV-VCR advanced AV Link systems may not be compatible
with some external sources.
Connecting a game console or
camcorder
A game console, camcorder and some other
audiovisual equipment are conveniently connected
using the EXT 3 terminals.
AUDIO cable*
Connecting a DVD player
You can use the EXT 3, 4, 5 (HDMI) or 6 (HDMI)
terminals when connecting to a DVD player and other
audiovisual equipment.
AUDIO cable*
S-video cable*
or
VIDEOS-VIDEOL-AUDIO-R
AV OUTPUT
DVD player
NOTE
• EXT 3: The S-VIDEO terminal has priority over the VIDEO
terminals.
Component
cable*
PR
CR)
(
CB)
(
COMPONENT
YPB
ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable*
DVD player
HDMI-DVI conversion adapter/
When using an HDMI-DVI
conversion adapter/cable,
input the Audio signal here.
EXT 5
If not, use EXT 6.
Composite
video cable*
EXT 3
3 RCA to 15-pin
D-sub adapter
(Supplied)
EXT 4
cable*
DVD player
S-video cable*
or
AV OUTPUT
Game console
VIDEOS-VIDEOL-AUDIO-R
Camcorder
Composite
video cable*
NOTE
• EXT 3: The S-VIDEO terminal has priority over the VIDEO
terminals.
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EXT 6
HDMI cable*
DVD player
NOTE
• When connecting an HDMI-DVI conversion adapter/cable
to the HDMI terminal, the image may not come in clearly.
EXT 3
Using external equipment
Connecting a decoder
You can use the EXT 1 terminal when connecting a
decoder and other audiovisual equipment.
EXT 1
SCART cable*
Decoder
NOTE
• If the above is your connection, make sure to select
“EXT 1” under the menu item “Decoder” when you run
the Initial auto installation (Analogue) (Page 8) or when
changing the setting later (Page 18).
Connecting a PC
Use the EXT 4 terminals to connect a PC.
PC
RGB cable*
EXT 4
HDMI connection
The HDMI connections (High Defi nition Multimedia
Interface) permit digital video and audio transmission
via a connection cable from a player.
The digital picture and sound data are transmitted
without data compression and therefore lose none of
their quality. Analogue/digital conversion is no longer
necessary in the connected devices, which also would
result in quality losses.
HDMI/DVI conversion
Using a DVI/HDMI adapter cable, the digital video
signals of a DVD can also be played via the compatible
HDMI connection. The sound must be fed in
additionally. (Page 10)
HDMI and DVI both use the same copy protection
method HDCP.
NOTE
• Video noise may occur depending on the type of HDMI
cable used. Make sure to use certifi ed HDMI cable.
• When playing the HDMI image, the best possible format for
the picture will be detected and set automatically.
• The cables marked with * are commercially available items.
• The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible.
• Refer to page 41 for a list of PC signals compatible with the
TV.
• Macintosh adaptor may be required for use for some
Macintosh computers.
• When connecting to a PC, the correct input signal type is
automatically detected.
EXT 4
If a connected HDMI device is AQUOS
LINK compatible, you can take
advantage of versatile functions using
the AQUOS LINK buttons on the remote
control.
See pages 12 - 14 for details.
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Using external equipment
Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK
What is AQUOS LINK?
Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate
compatible system devices (AV amplifi er, DVD, Blu-ray Disc device) using a single remote control.
NOTE
• AQUOS LINK-compatible AQUOS BD Player, AQUOS Audio speaker system and AQUOS Recorder
will be on sale after the release of this TV. (As of May 2007)
What you can do with AQUOS LINK
✔ One Touch Play
While the TV is in standby mode, it automatically turns on and plays back the image from
the HDMI source.
✔ Single remote control operation
The AQUOS LINK automatically recognises the connected HDMI device and you can control
the TV and the devices as if using a universal remote control.
✔ Operating Title list of external device
You can call up the external player’s Top Menu or the external recorder’s Title list provided
that the devices support AQUOS LINK.
✔ Multiple control of HDMI devices
You can select which HDMI device to operate using the OPTION button.
NOTE
• Point the remote control toward the TV, not to connected HDMI device.
• Video noise may occur depending on the type of HDMI cable used. Make sure to use a certifi ed HDMI cable.
• Up to 3 HDMI recording devices, one AV amplifi er and two players can be connected using this system.
• These operations affect the HDMI device selected as the current input source. If the device does not operate, turn on the
device and select the appropriate input source using b.
Connecting HDMI device to TV
First connect the AQUOS Audio speaker system or an AQUOS BD Player that supports HDMI CEC protocol.
NOTE
• Refer to the operation manual of the device to be connected for further details.
• After unplugging connection cables or changing the connection pattern, fi rst turn on the power of the TV with all relevant
device’s power turned on. Change the external input source by pressing b, select the appropriate external source and
verify the audiovisual output.
Connecting AQUOS
BD Player via AQUOS
Audio speaker system
Certifi ed HDMI cable
(commercially available)
Certifi ed HDMI cable
(commercially available)
Output
connection
TV
AQUOS BD Player
12
AQUOS Audio
speaker system
To Analogue Audio (L/R) input terminal
AUDIO cable
(commercially available)
Using external equipment
Connecting an AQUOS BD Player only
TV
Operating an AQUOS LINK device
AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMIconnected device with one remote control.
Open the remote control’s fl ip cover.
1
Press PLAY I to start playback of a title.
2
• See page 14, section “Playback of titles using
AQUOS LINK” if you want to start playback using
the list of the titles of the AQUOS BD Player.
Press FWD
3
Press REV
Press STOP H to stop.
Press B to turn the HDMI-connected device
on/off.
to fast forward.
J
to reverse.
G
Certifi ed HDMI cable
(commercially available)
AQUOS BD Player
AQUOS LINK Auto Power On
If this is activated, the One Touch Play function is
enabled.
While the TV is in standby mode, it automatically turns
on and plays back the image from the HDMI source.
Press MENU and the TV menu screen displays.
1
Press c/d to select “Setup”, and then press
2
OK.
TV menu
Setup
AQUOS LINK Auto Power On off
ChannelsChannels
Child lock
Auto format
Language
Blue illumination
Factory settings
Miscellaneous
Geometry
on
Listening with the AQUOS Audio speaker
system
You can opt to listen to the TV sound only from the
AQUOS Audio speaker system and manually change
its sound mode.
Open the remote control’s fl ip cover.
1
Press OPTION.
2
3
4
AQUOS LINK
AQUOS Recorder EPG
Top Menu/Title List
Media Change
By AQUOS Audio SP
Sound Mode Change
Model Select
yes
Press a/b to select “By AQUOS Audio SP”.
Press c/d to select “yes”.
• Select “no” to listen to the TV sound.
• The sound from the TV speaker and headphone
terminal is muted and only the sound from the
AQUOS Audio speaker system is audible.
• You can control the AQUOS Audio Speaker system’s
volume (i k/l) and mute functions (e).