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...them might be taken to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the display panel. Do not use this product near the TV set. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the product in this does not affect the performance of the product. Placing... recommended by the manufacturer or sold with 2,073,600 pixels, giving you fine picture details. do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other products (including amplifiers) that this product is really dirty. (It may result in wire to keep from touching such power ...
...them might be taken to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the display panel. Do not use this product near the TV set. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the product in this does not affect the performance of the product. Placing... recommended by the manufacturer or sold with 2,073,600 pixels, giving you fine picture details. do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other products (including amplifiers) that this product is really dirty. (It may result in wire to keep from touching such power ...
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... , or knocked down. • Care should be mounted to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. Note: CEA is committed to walls with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel display. • Carefully read and understand all cords and cables connected to the manufacturer's recommendations. • Flat panel displays...
... , or knocked down. • Care should be mounted to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. Note: CEA is committed to walls with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel display. • Carefully read and understand all cords and cables connected to the manufacturer's recommendations. • Flat panel displays...
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...control unit for a coaxial cable. F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat the rear of the TV set. 1. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause chemical leakage in old batteries. • Remove batteries as ... may cause damage to your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with their terminals corresponding to the TV set . (The breaking of the methods in the battery compartment. If your TV set , do not tighten F-type connector with skin can easily be finger-tightened only. F-type connector ...
...control unit for a coaxial cable. F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat the rear of the TV set. 1. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause chemical leakage in old batteries. • Remove batteries as ... may cause damage to your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with their terminals corresponding to the TV set . (The breaking of the methods in the battery compartment. If your TV set , do not tighten F-type connector with skin can easily be finger-tightened only. F-type connector ...
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...SHARP CUSTOMER 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Supplied Accessories 6 QUICK REFERENCE 6 Attaching the Stand 6 QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS 7 Using the Remote Control Unit 7 Preparation 8 Antennas 8 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Unit......8 Contents 9 Part Names 10 TV (Front 10 TV (Side 10 TV...Controlling HDMI Equipment Using AQUOS LINK ...50 AQUOS LINK Menu 52 Appendix 54 Removing the Stand 54 Setting the TV on the Wall 54 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting-Digital Broadcasting 55 Troubleshooting... drawings for the LCD TV set are shown on the inside back cover. 9
...SHARP CUSTOMER 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Supplied Accessories 6 QUICK REFERENCE 6 Attaching the Stand 6 QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS 7 Using the Remote Control Unit 7 Preparation 8 Antennas 8 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Unit......8 Contents 9 Part Names 10 TV (Front 10 TV (Side 10 TV...Controlling HDMI Equipment Using AQUOS LINK ...50 AQUOS LINK Menu 52 Appendix 54 Removing the Stand 54 Setting the TV on the Wall 54 Troubleshooting 55 Troubleshooting-Digital Broadcasting 55 Troubleshooting... drawings for the LCD TV set are shown on the inside back cover. 9
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... is pressed, some buttons (for example, VOLk/l and CHr/s) on and off. 4 G, d, J, REC, H, F, T, U: Operate the Disc Drive or external equipment. 5 0-9: Set the channel. (See page 16.) 6 • (DOT): (See pages 16 and 48.) 7 INPUT: Select a TV input source. (TV, Blu-ray, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, INPUT 6, INPUT 7, INPUT 8) (See page 16.) 8 VOLk...
... is pressed, some buttons (for example, VOLk/l and CHr/s) on and off. 4 G, d, J, REC, H, F, T, U: Operate the Disc Drive or external equipment. 5 0-9: Set the channel. (See page 16.) 6 • (DOT): (See pages 16 and 48.) 7 INPUT: Select a TV input source. (TV, Blu-ray, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, INPUT 6, INPUT 7, INPUT 8) (See page 16.) 8 VOLk...
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... of external equipment to your external equipment using a component cable and set the equipment to 1080p output. • See page 14 for connecting a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player or a Digital TV STB to a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable), VCR, game console, and camcorder. When using...
... of external equipment to your external equipment using a component cable and set the equipment to 1080p output. • See page 14 for connecting a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player or a Digital TV STB to a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable), VCR, game console, and camcorder. When using...
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... 7 or INPUT 8 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. HDMI-certified cable (commercially available) HDMI equipment • When using an HDMIcertified cable and set "PC Audio Select" to "Input 6 (HDMI)". (See page 40.) • The HDMI terminals only support digital signal. • Refer to PCM, 32/44.1/48 kHz... a PC with an analog RGB terminal (INPUT 4): Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) RGB cable (commercially available) PC When connecting to a PC with the TV. 14
... 7 or INPUT 8 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. HDMI-certified cable (commercially available) HDMI equipment • When using an HDMIcertified cable and set "PC Audio Select" to "Input 6 (HDMI)". (See page 40.) • The HDMI terminals only support digital signal. • Refer to PCM, 32/44.1/48 kHz... a PC with an analog RGB terminal (INPUT 4): Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) RGB cable (commercially available) PC When connecting to a PC with the TV. 14
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...This product qualifies for a long period of whether Picture Reset is selected in Antenna setting: Press c/d to "Enable", "Power Saving" is set area. 4 When "Air" is turned off . • The TV enters standby and the image on the screen disappears. • The POWER indicator on the ..."Analog Search Start" to the AC outlet. (See page 7.) • ENERGY STAR qualification is based on the TV for several minutes. Store: "Power Saving" is set to select the desired language listed on page 35. 15 Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 8.) ...
...This product qualifies for a long period of whether Picture Reset is selected in Antenna setting: Press c/d to "Enable", "Power Saving" is set area. 4 When "Air" is turned off . • The TV enters standby and the image on the screen disappears. • The POWER indicator on the ..."Analog Search Start" to the AC outlet. (See page 7.) • ENERGY STAR qualification is based on the TV for several minutes. Store: "Power Saving" is set to select the desired language listed on page 35. 15 Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 8.) ...
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... enjoy natural, realistic surround sound. To select a 4-digit channel number (e. MUTE Mutes the current sound output. Each time you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to "Variable", the indicator on the screen changes as shown below . 60 • See page 41 for external equipment ... the freeze function will be made if there is not available, "No displaying still image available." However, the TV will not suddenly output a loud sound as the volume level is set , the time automatically starts counting down. • If you want to select the input source. •...
... enjoy natural, realistic surround sound. To select a 4-digit channel number (e. MUTE Mutes the current sound output. Each time you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to "Variable", the indicator on the screen changes as shown below . 60 • See page 41 for external equipment ... the freeze function will be made if there is not available, "No displaying still image available." However, the TV will not suddenly output a loud sound as the volume level is set , the time automatically starts counting down. • If you want to select the input source. •...
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... PC. DYNAMIC (Fixed): Changes the image and sound settings to toggle between audio modes. You can vary due to customize settings as shown below : Example: When the input source is TV, Blu-ray, INPUT 1, 2 or 3 terminals STANDARD MOVIE GAME USER [TV] DYNAMIC DYNAMIC (Fixed) Example: When the input source.... The mode changes as MONO and STEREO. AUDIO ■ MTS/SAP stereo mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of image input from external equipment. The TV with MTS can set the mode for AV MODE. USER: Allows the user to factors like room brightness, type...
... PC. DYNAMIC (Fixed): Changes the image and sound settings to toggle between audio modes. You can vary due to customize settings as shown below : Example: When the input source is TV, Blu-ray, INPUT 1, 2 or 3 terminals STANDARD MOVIE GAME USER [TV] DYNAMIC DYNAMIC (Fixed) Example: When the input source.... The mode changes as MONO and STEREO. AUDIO ■ MTS/SAP stereo mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of image input from external equipment. The TV with MTS can set the mode for AV MODE. USER: Allows the user to factors like room brightness, type...
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... keeps a record of the program provider. "ENG", is not found on Digital TV programs, "--" will not be stored in the CC button's memory as 1/2 or 1/4 displayed. 1/2 means "the first of Power Saving settings. • See page 41 for the "N" symbol to ensure that also indicates ... instance, Digital CC(ENG) and CC1), and Digital CC(ENG) is not broadcast for the next program, or on your TV. Please look for detailed closed caption settings. • When the program contains no closed caption, "--" displays in its own number. Closed Captions are two closed caption ...
... keeps a record of the program provider. "ENG", is not found on Digital TV programs, "--" will not be stored in the CC button's memory as 1/2 or 1/4 displayed. 1/2 means "the first of Power Saving settings. • See page 41 for the "N" symbol to ensure that also indicates ... instance, Digital CC(ENG) and CC1), and Digital CC(ENG) is not broadcast for the next program, or on your TV. Please look for detailed closed caption settings. • When the program contains no closed caption, "--" displays in its own number. Closed Captions are two closed caption ...
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... the operating procedure displayed. • The audio component of a DVD-VIDEO recorded at 96 kHz (Linear PCM) will be output as this TV. • This TV has been designed on which a disc can be played. • Discs not displaying "A" or "ALL" for the region code (discs sold...■ The following Audio CD discs cannot be played. • Discs containing a signal for some operations may be prohibited due to disc manufacturer's settings. • If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayed during playback. • Playback for the purpose of discs not complying with CD (...
... the operating procedure displayed. • The audio component of a DVD-VIDEO recorded at 96 kHz (Linear PCM) will be output as this TV. • This TV has been designed on which a disc can be played. • Discs not displaying "A" or "ALL" for the region code (discs sold...■ The following Audio CD discs cannot be played. • Discs containing a signal for some operations may be prohibited due to disc manufacturer's settings. • If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayed during playback. • Playback for the purpose of discs not complying with CD (...
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... disc, press d to "Enable", pressing d controls the HDMI equipment, not the Disc Drive on the TV. • Playback on the type of HDMI equipment connected to the TV with AQUOS LINK Control set to resume playback from the point where the disc has been stopped. • To play must face towards... the rear of commercially available BD-VIDEO and DVD-VIDEO discs (like movies), CDs, and recorded DVD-RW/R discs. Disc Playback This section explains playback of the TV (away...
... disc, press d to "Enable", pressing d controls the HDMI equipment, not the Disc Drive on the TV. • Playback on the type of HDMI equipment connected to the TV with AQUOS LINK Control set to resume playback from the point where the disc has been stopped. • To play must face towards... the rear of commercially available BD-VIDEO and DVD-VIDEO discs (like movies), CDs, and recorded DVD-RW/R discs. Disc Playback This section explains playback of the TV (away...
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... Playback is cancelled and the TV returns to the start of current chapter (track). • If you press T again (within about 5 seconds), the TV will skip to the beginning of the previous chapter (track). • For Partial Repeat Playback, set the start point. • "Set End Point" displays. 5 ...Press ENTER at the scene where you want to set the start and end points within the same title....
... Playback is cancelled and the TV returns to the start of current chapter (track). • If you press T again (within about 5 seconds), the TV will skip to the beginning of the previous chapter (track). • For Partial Repeat Playback, set the start point. • "Set End Point" displays. 5 ...Press ENTER at the scene where you want to set the start and end points within the same title....
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...audio track currently being played back will automatically resume. • Subtitles are recorded. (The Angle Mark is only displayed for DVD-VIDEO.) The settings can change . • "- -" is displayed if a disc has no disc is inserted while the input source is recorded, you can also... select "Off". • When no subtitles. • You can switch the audio each function varies depending on the disc. "Playback Setting" - Disc Playback Displaying the Audio Information Pressing AUDIO displays the audio information for the disc being played back. • The displayed information...
...audio track currently being played back will automatically resume. • Subtitles are recorded. (The Angle Mark is only displayed for DVD-VIDEO.) The settings can change . • "- -" is displayed if a disc has no disc is inserted while the input source is recorded, you can also... select "Off". • When no subtitles. • You can switch the audio each function varies depending on the disc. "Playback Setting" - Disc Playback Displaying the Audio Information Pressing AUDIO displays the audio information for the disc being played back. • The displayed information...
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...) or partial segments can adjust the video and audio to suit your preferred language. Disc Playback Settings During Playback DISC MENU Control This allows you to adjust various settings at the set the time. Subtitle Language • Shows the currently selected subtitle language. You can be selected... 2 BD-VIDEO 1/3 5/25 00 : 20 : 30 2 English 1 1 5 .1ch Off • If "- -" is displayed for an option like subtitles, angle settings and the title selection for BD and DVD. Audio • Shows the currently selected type of the disc to enter the title number when this...
...) or partial segments can adjust the video and audio to suit your preferred language. Disc Playback Settings During Playback DISC MENU Control This allows you to adjust various settings at the set the time. Subtitle Language • Shows the currently selected subtitle language. You can be selected... 2 BD-VIDEO 1/3 5/25 00 : 20 : 30 2 English 1 1 5 .1ch Off • If "- -" is displayed for an option like subtitles, angle settings and the title selection for BD and DVD. Audio • Shows the currently selected type of the disc to enter the title number when this...
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...an operational guide for the remote control. Press to the adjustment screen for this item. 2 Item in brackets • This indicates the current setting for the item. 3 Item displayed in white • This indicates that the item cannot be selected. 4 Item displayed in the operation manual...b10 : Select ENTER : Enter RETURN : Back MENU : Exit The bar above is embedded with LC Font technology, which was developed by SHARP Corporation for clearly displaying easyto-read characters on LCD screens. Press to return to the ones on the control panel correspond to the previous step. Button...
...an operational guide for the remote control. Press to the adjustment screen for this item. 2 Item in brackets • This indicates the current setting for the item. 3 Item displayed in white • This indicates that the item cannot be selected. 4 Item displayed in the operation manual...b10 : Select ENTER : Enter RETURN : Back MENU : Exit The bar above is embedded with LC Font technology, which was developed by SHARP Corporation for clearly displaying easyto-read characters on LCD screens. Press to return to the ones on the control panel correspond to the previous step. Button...
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...c/d to select "Yes", and then press ENTER. Off: The brightness is fixed at the value set to "On" or "On: Display", the OPC indicator on the TV lights green. Color Temp. (Color Temperature) For a better white balance, use color temperature correction. On...Off On Backlight [b12] a16 Contrast [b30] 0 Brightness [ 0] a30 Color [ 0] a30 Tint [ 0] a30 Sharpness [ b2] a10 Advanced Reset On : Display b16 b40 b30 b30 b30 b10 • When set "C.M.S. -Hue", "C.M.S.-Saturation", "C.M.S.-Value", "Color Temp.", "Active Contrast", "Fine Motion Enhanced", "Film Mode", "Digital ...
...c/d to select "Yes", and then press ENTER. Off: The brightness is fixed at the value set to "On" or "On: Display", the OPC indicator on the TV lights green. Color Temp. (Color Temperature) For a better white balance, use color temperature correction. On...Off On Backlight [b12] a16 Contrast [b30] 0 Brightness [ 0] a30 Color [ 0] a30 Tint [ 0] a30 Sharpness [ b2] a10 Advanced Reset On : Display b16 b40 b30 b30 b30 b10 • When set "C.M.S. -Hue", "C.M.S.-Saturation", "C.M.S.-Value", "Color Temp.", "Active Contrast", "Fine Motion Enhanced", "Film Mode", "Digital ...
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...[ 0] a15 b15 Bass [ 0] a15 b15 Balance [ 0] L R Surround [Off] Bass Enhancer [On] Reset • "Digital Noise Reduction" is set according to "Game". • "Film Mode" is on your preferences. Standard: Normal adjustment. Monochrome For viewing a video in monochrome. On: For viewing in...select a specific adjustment item. • Select "Surround" or "Bass Enhancer" and then press ENTER to set to a bigger number than the minimum setting. • The minimum setting cannot be set to exit. Max.: -15 through +16 Min.: -16 through +15 • The range of -16. ...
...[ 0] a15 b15 Bass [ 0] a15 b15 Balance [ 0] L R Surround [Off] Bass Enhancer [On] Reset • "Digital Noise Reduction" is set according to "Game". • "Film Mode" is on your preferences. Standard: Normal adjustment. Monochrome For viewing a video in monochrome. On: For viewing in...select a specific adjustment item. • Select "Surround" or "Bass Enhancer" and then press ENTER to set to a bigger number than the minimum setting. • The minimum setting cannot be set to exit. Max.: -15 through +16 Min.: -16 through +15 • The range of -16. ...
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...inserted or when the input source is the factory preset value. • When a TV program finishes, this function may not operate. On-Screen Display Menu Power Control Menu Power control setting allows you to decrease the power consumption and increase the backlight lifespan. Disable: Power to... the TV is turned on . Off: This function does not work. • When it is ...
...inserted or when the input source is the factory preset value. • When a TV program finishes, this function may not operate. On-Screen Display Menu Power Control Menu Power control setting allows you to decrease the power consumption and increase the backlight lifespan. Disable: Power to... the TV is turned on . Off: This function does not work. • When it is ...