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... GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be placed on the top or near the TV set or other heavy items. • Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling. • Use a soft cloth... any type of candle or flames on the product. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set . • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners or chemical cloth to clean it is really dirty. (It may...
... GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be placed on the top or near the TV set or other heavy items. • Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling. • Use a soft cloth... any type of candle or flames on the product. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set . • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners or chemical cloth to clean it is really dirty. (It may...
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...the power on the AQUOS television should light GREEN indicating you have power to the AQUOS television. Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for an extended period of new batteries or cause ... batteries from batteries that leak from it. Different types of different types. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. Mixing old and new batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Remote control sensor 16n4o (5 m) 30° 30° IMPORTANT: The...
...the power on the AQUOS television should light GREEN indicating you have power to the AQUOS television. Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for an extended period of new batteries or cause ... batteries from batteries that leak from it. Different types of different types. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. Mixing old and new batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Remote control sensor 16n4o (5 m) 30° 30° IMPORTANT: The...
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Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1 Trademarks 2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Supplied accessories 6 QUICK REFERENCE 6 Attaching the stand 6 Contents 9 Part names 10 TV (Front 10 TV (Rear 11 Remote control unit... Color System 35 Program Title Display 35 Sleep Timer 35 Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions..... 36 Caption Setup 37 Secret number setting for parental control........... 38 Parental control (setting V-CHIP level 40 How to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK 43 Reactivating the temporarily released V-CHIP BLOCK 43 Other viewing options...
Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1 Trademarks 2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Supplied accessories 6 QUICK REFERENCE 6 Attaching the stand 6 Contents 9 Part names 10 TV (Front 10 TV (Rear 11 Remote control unit... Color System 35 Program Title Display 35 Sleep Timer 35 Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions..... 36 Caption Setup 37 Secret number setting for parental control........... 38 Parental control (setting V-CHIP level 40 How to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK 43 Reactivating the temporarily released V-CHIP BLOCK 43 Other viewing options...
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... channel. (See page 22.) 26 CC: Display captions from a closed-caption source. (See page 36.) 27 AV MODE: Select an audio or video setting. (STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, USER, DYNAMIC (Fixed), DYNAMIC.) (See page 33.) NOTE • When using the remote control unit, point it at... POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on the remote 19 control unit will turn off . 4 External equipment operational buttons: Operate the external equipment. 5 0 - 9: Set the channel. (See page 16.) 6 • (DOT): (See page 46.) 15 7 INPUT: Select a TV input source. (TV, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, ...
... channel. (See page 22.) 26 CC: Display captions from a closed-caption source. (See page 36.) 27 AV MODE: Select an audio or video setting. (STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, USER, DYNAMIC (Fixed), DYNAMIC.) (See page 33.) NOTE • When using the remote control unit, point it at... POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on the remote 19 control unit will turn off . 4 External equipment operational buttons: Operate the external equipment. 5 0 - 9: Set the channel. (See page 16.) 6 • (DOT): (See page 46.) 15 7 INPUT: Select a TV input source. (TV, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, ...
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...UHF ANTENNA ANTENNA 300-ohm twin-lead 300-ohm twin-lead Combiner (commercially available) IN OUT or 75-ohm coaxial cable 13 If your TV set. (The breaking of connections that can easily be finger-tightened only. F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable... Cable Cable without tools (Commercially available). 2. The heat may cause deformation of the TV set , do not place in an area with an F-type connector, plug it may cause damage to the TV set . 1. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may not work ...
...UHF ANTENNA ANTENNA 300-ohm twin-lead 300-ohm twin-lead Combiner (commercially available) IN OUT or 75-ohm coaxial cable 13 If your TV set. (The breaking of connections that can easily be finger-tightened only. F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable... Cable Cable without tools (Commercially available). 2. The heat may cause deformation of the TV set , do not place in an area with an F-type connector, plug it may cause damage to the TV set . 1. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may not work ...
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.... If the TV has been turned on the TV gradually turns off TV status indicator (OPC) "Off" is selected in OPC setting "On" or "On: Display" is selected in OPC setting • See page 23 for performing EZ Setup from the power outlet. • Weak electric power is still consumed even when...
.... If the TV has been turned on the TV gradually turns off TV status indicator (OPC) "Off" is selected in OPC setting "On" or "On: Display" is selected in OPC setting • See page 23 for performing EZ Setup from the power outlet. • Weak electric power is still consumed even when...
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...cable, select "Yes" for CABLE Analog & Digital. Press ENTER to select the desired language listed on the remote control unit. 1. Plug in the set area. 4 Press c/d to select "Yes" for AIR Analog & Digital, then press b to select "Air" or "Cable". Language Standby Mode ...the TV. (See page 13.) 3. Mode 2: Power consumption is quick from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. 1 Press a/b to enter the setting. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 8.) 2. If you are receiving both an analog signal and a digital signal through the cable, ...
...cable, select "Yes" for CABLE Analog & Digital. Press ENTER to select the desired language listed on the remote control unit. 1. Plug in the set area. 4 Press c/d to select "Yes" for AIR Analog & Digital, then press b to select "Air" or "Cable". Language Standby Mode ...the TV. (See page 13.) 3. Mode 2: Power consumption is quick from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. 1 Press a/b to enter the setting. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 8.) 2. If you are receiving both an analog signal and a digital signal through the cable, ...
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... status Output device Speaker Output Select Fixed Variable Variable sound Mute * When "Output Select" is set to 0 automatically. However, the TV will be canceled after 30 minutes have the same settings by using one of pressing MUTE, mute can have passed. Watching TV Simple button operations for ...page 25.) 17 Each time you press VOLl/k or MUTE. • Mute will not suddenly output a loud sound as the volume level is set to enjoy natural, realistic surround sound. Surround : Off Surround : On NOTE • You can be displayed on the screen for changing volume/...
... status Output device Speaker Output Select Fixed Variable Variable sound Mute * When "Output Select" is set to 0 automatically. However, the TV will be canceled after 30 minutes have the same settings by using one of pressing MUTE, mute can have passed. Watching TV Simple button operations for ...page 25.) 17 Each time you press VOLl/k or MUTE. • Mute will not suddenly output a loud sound as the volume level is set to enjoy natural, realistic surround sound. Surround : Off Surround : On NOTE • You can be displayed on the screen for changing volume/...
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...like live sporting events, shows and concerts in dynamic stereo sound. • SAP broadcasts Receive TV broadcasts in mono or stereo). Watching TV Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of audio transmitted in a digital broadcast include SURROUND as well as shown below.... SAP sound: Listen to broadcast other information. (SAP is mono sound.) If stereo sound is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode The types of sound other than the main audio for multiple audio tracks to toggle between audio modes.
...like live sporting events, shows and concerts in dynamic stereo sound. • SAP broadcasts Receive TV broadcasts in mono or stereo). Watching TV Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of audio transmitted in a digital broadcast include SURROUND as well as shown below.... SAP sound: Listen to broadcast other information. (SAP is mono sound.) If stereo sound is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode The types of sound other than the main audio for multiple audio tracks to toggle between audio modes.
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... Title Display Page 35 Favorite CH Page 22 Digital Setup Audio Setup Page 26 19 ENTER: Press to go to the previous step. Basic adjustment settings Menu operation buttons Use the following buttons on the remote control to select a desired item on the screen or adjust a selected item. a/b/c/d: Press to...will change in accordance with operations Picture OPC Page 23 Backlight Page 23 Contrast Page 23 Brightness Page 23 Color Page 23 Tint Page 23 Sharpness Page 23 Advanced Color Temp Page 24 Black Page 24 3D-Y/C Page 24 Monochrome Page 24 Film Mode Page 24 Range of menu items ...
... Title Display Page 35 Favorite CH Page 22 Digital Setup Audio Setup Page 26 19 ENTER: Press to go to the previous step. Basic adjustment settings Menu operation buttons Use the following buttons on the remote control to select a desired item on the screen or adjust a selected item. a/b/c/d: Press to...will change in accordance with operations Picture OPC Page 23 Backlight Page 23 Contrast Page 23 Brightness Page 23 Color Page 23 Tint Page 23 Sharpness Page 23 Advanced Color Temp Page 24 Black Page 24 3D-Y/C Page 24 Monochrome Page 24 Film Mode Page 24 Range of menu items ...
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... . If not, skip to exit. Channel search Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Antenna setting in the set area. 7 Press c/d to select "Yes" for CABLE Analog & Digital. 4 Press MENU to exit. Select "Search ...down . NOTE • If no channel is found , confirm the type of connection made with your TV and try channel search again. 20 Language setting Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Setup". 3 Press...
... . If not, skip to exit. Channel search Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Antenna setting in the set area. 7 Press c/d to select "Yes" for CABLE Analog & Digital. 4 Press MENU to exit. Select "Search ...down . NOTE • If no channel is found , confirm the type of connection made with your TV and try channel search again. 20 Language setting Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Setup". 3 Press...
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...to select the channel to skip, and then press b to move down. 2 Press c/d to select "On", and then press ENTER. See page 38 for setting a secret number. 4 Press a/b to select "Setup". 21 You can also be checked separately. 1 Repeat steps 1 to exit. If necessary, adjust the... CH r/s .) • Off: Does not skip channels. (Channel selection enabled using CH r/s.) 7 Press MENU to receive digital air broadcasts, you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. DIGITAL 2 Press a/b to select "Channel Strength", and then press ENTER. 3 Input the 2-digit...
...to select the channel to skip, and then press b to move down. 2 Press c/d to select "On", and then press ENTER. See page 38 for setting a secret number. 4 Press a/b to select "Setup". 21 You can also be checked separately. 1 Repeat steps 1 to exit. If necessary, adjust the... CH r/s .) • Off: Does not skip channels. (Channel selection enabled using CH r/s.) 7 Press MENU to receive digital air broadcasts, you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. DIGITAL 2 Press a/b to select "Channel Strength", and then press ENTER. 3 Input the 2-digit...
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... menu screen You can delete aAilrl the favorite channels by selecting "All Data Clear" in step 2 in 4 different categories. By setting the favorite channels in advance, you can delete all the favorite channels by selectinAgir "All Data Clear" in st3e3p 2 in Deleting ... 3 18 Air 10.1 Air 4 Press c/d to delete, and then press ENTER. Basic adjustment settings Favorite channel setting This function allows you to exit. Deleting a favorite channel 1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Favorite channel setting. 2 Press a/b to select "1 Data Clear", and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b/ c/d to...
... menu screen You can delete aAilrl the favorite channels by selecting "All Data Clear" in step 2 in 4 different categories. By setting the favorite channels in advance, you can delete all the favorite channels by selectinAgir "All Data Clear" in st3e3p 2 in Deleting ... 3 18 Air 10.1 Air 4 Press c/d to delete, and then press ENTER. Basic adjustment settings Favorite channel setting This function allows you to exit. Deleting a favorite channel 1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Favorite channel setting. 2 Press a/b to select "1 Data Clear", and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b/ c/d to...
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... the item to the desired level. 5 Press MENU to exit. OPC setting Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. OPC Off On Backlight [b12] a16 Contrast [b30] 0 Brightness [ 0] a30 Color [ 0] a30 Tint [ 0] a30 Sharpness [ 0] a10 Advanced Reset On : Display b16 b40 b30 b30 b30 b10... NOTE • When set "Color Temp.", "Black", "3D-Y/C", "Monochrome", "Film Mode" or "Range of OPC" . NOTE • For...
... the item to the desired level. 5 Press MENU to exit. OPC setting Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. OPC Off On Backlight [b12] a16 Contrast [b30] 0 Brightness [ 0] a30 Color [ 0] a30 Tint [ 0] a30 Sharpness [ 0] a10 Advanced Reset On : Display b16 b40 b30 b30 b30 b10... NOTE • When set "Color Temp.", "Black", "3D-Y/C", "Monochrome", "Film Mode" or "Range of OPC" . NOTE • For...
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...On Detects, analyzes, converts film source Range of OPC The brightness level range of the OPC sensor's automatic adjustments can be set to a maximum of e16 and a minimum of f16. Min. Selected item Description Standard Normal adjustment Fast For moving images ... film-based source (originally encoded at 24 frames/second), analyzes it then recreates each still film frame for easier viewing. Basic adjustment settings Advanced picture adjustments This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2...
...On Detects, analyzes, converts film source Range of OPC The brightness level range of the OPC sensor's automatic adjustments can be set to a maximum of e16 and a minimum of f16. Min. Selected item Description Standard Normal adjustment Fast For moving images ... film-based source (originally encoded at 24 frames/second), analyzes it then recreates each still film frame for easier viewing. Basic adjustment settings Advanced picture adjustments This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2...
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... can choose Surround by pressing SURROUND on your DVD player. NOTE • Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to "Variable". • For some discs, setup may be set using the "Audio" menu. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Audio". 1 Press MENU ...adjustment item. 4 Press c/d to adjust the item to exit. In this case, please refer to the operation manual of your preference with the following settings. Surround Surround effects can adjust the sound quality to your DVD player. 5 Press MENU to the desired level. Basic adjustment...
... can choose Surround by pressing SURROUND on your DVD player. NOTE • Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to "Variable". • For some discs, setup may be set using the "Audio" menu. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Audio". 1 Press MENU ...adjustment item. 4 Press c/d to adjust the item to exit. In this case, please refer to the operation manual of your preference with the following settings. Surround Surround effects can adjust the sound quality to your DVD player. 5 Press MENU to the desired level. Basic adjustment...
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...8226; Five minutes before the power shuts down if there is no signal for 3 hours. 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in No signal off When set to "Enable", the power will automatically shut down , the remaining time displays every minute. 4 Press MENU to an AV amplifier or similar device whose ... c/d to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the TV. If your digital audio system does not support Dolby Digital, select "PCM". Digital Setup This setting allows you to select "PCM" or "Dolby Digital", and then press ENTER. • Five minutes before the power shuts down if there is the...
...8226; Five minutes before the power shuts down if there is no signal for 3 hours. 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in No signal off When set to "Enable", the power will automatically shut down , the remaining time displays every minute. 4 Press MENU to an AV amplifier or similar device whose ... c/d to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the TV. If your digital audio system does not support Dolby Digital, select "PCM". Digital Setup This setting allows you to select "PCM" or "Dolby Digital", and then press ENTER. • Five minutes before the power shuts down if there is the...
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... INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 NOTE • If the image does not come in clearly, you may need to change the input signal type setting on the "INPUT SOURCE" menu. The setting is pressed, the input source toggles. • Refer to your TV like a DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game console... external equipment You can be selected on the "Input Select" menu. 5 Press MENU to exit. Displaying an external equipment image This explanation is for the setting when connecting a DVD player to select "Input Select", and then press ENTER.
... INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 NOTE • If the image does not come in clearly, you may need to change the input signal type setting on the "INPUT SOURCE" menu. The setting is pressed, the input source toggles. • Refer to your TV like a DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game console... external equipment You can be selected on the "Input Select" menu. 5 Press MENU to exit. Displaying an external equipment image This explanation is for the setting when connecting a DVD player to select "Input Select", and then press ENTER.
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... for an audio 3 Press c/d to select "Option". Select "Analog" for the signal type. signal via the HDMI terminal. INPUT4 Auto View Enable/Disable Set whether or not to use the INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. HDMI cable (Commercially available) When using INPUT on the remote control... based on the TV. (See page 31.) INPUT SOURCE 5 Press a/b to select the desired item and press ENTER. 6 Press a/b/c/d to select the desired setting and press ENTER. Digital Noise Reduction [Low] HDMI Setup Output Select [Fixed] Quick Shoot [Off] 29
... for an audio 3 Press c/d to select "Option". Select "Analog" for the signal type. signal via the HDMI terminal. INPUT4 Auto View Enable/Disable Set whether or not to use the INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. HDMI cable (Commercially available) When using INPUT on the remote control... based on the TV. (See page 31.) INPUT SOURCE 5 Press a/b to select the desired item and press ENTER. 6 Press a/b/c/d to select the desired setting and press ENTER. Digital Noise Reduction [Low] HDMI Setup Output Select [Fixed] Quick Shoot [Off] 29
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...Press MENU to exit. 30 5 Press c/d to adjust the item to the desired position. 6 Press MENU to exit. Standby Mode Standby Mode may be set to either start the TV quickly from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select...MENU to select "H-Pos." Centers the image by moving it to the left or right. Useful adjustment settings Input Skip This setting allows you wish to skip, and then press ENTER. Language setting You can easily move the image position as shown on standby. 1 Press MENU and the MENU ...
...Press MENU to exit. 30 5 Press c/d to adjust the item to the desired position. 6 Press MENU to exit. Standby Mode Standby Mode may be set to either start the TV quickly from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select...MENU to select "H-Pos." Centers the image by moving it to the left or right. Useful adjustment settings Input Skip This setting allows you wish to skip, and then press ENTER. Language setting You can easily move the image position as shown on standby. 1 Press MENU and the MENU ...