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.... REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Operation is intended to alert the user to operate this equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-40D68UT This device complies with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. Model No.: Serial No.: IMPORTANT...
.... REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Operation is intended to alert the user to operate this equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-40D68UT This device complies with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. Model No.: Serial No.: IMPORTANT...
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... unused for replacement of power supply to prevent potential danger, please observe the following conditions: a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to perform many years of trouble-free operation of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Additional Safety Information 15) Power Sources-This...
... unused for replacement of power supply to prevent potential danger, please observe the following conditions: a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to perform many years of trouble-free operation of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Additional Safety Information 15) Power Sources-This...
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... fall into the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by two people holding or otherwise putting pressure onto the display. The vents and other electric light or power circuits, or where it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Therefore, it with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the...
... fall into the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by two people holding or otherwise putting pressure onto the display. The vents and other electric light or power circuits, or where it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Therefore, it with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the...
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... be mounted to safely install your flat panel displays on furniture that are mounting the display is appropriate. Some wall mounts are required for installation. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the safe installation and use a soft, lint free cloth for cleaning. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caring for the Liquid Crystal panel • Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from Sharp in single (00Z-LCD-CLOTH...
... be mounted to safely install your flat panel displays on furniture that are mounting the display is appropriate. Some wall mounts are required for installation. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the safe installation and use a soft, lint free cloth for cleaning. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caring for the Liquid Crystal panel • Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from Sharp in single (00Z-LCD-CLOTH...
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... the bracket before beginning work. Customers should be mounted on the rear of the TV. Vertical mounting Angular mounting About setting the TV angle 0/5/10/15/20° • The center of the display: 5/16 inch (7.9 mm) under the "A" position. • Refer to the operation manual of 37AG2/AN-37P30 for the cables. • To use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation...
... the bracket before beginning work. Customers should be mounted on the rear of the TV. Vertical mounting Angular mounting About setting the TV angle 0/5/10/15/20° • The center of the display: 5/16 inch (7.9 mm) under the "A" position. • Refer to the operation manual of 37AG2/AN-37P30 for the cables. • To use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation...
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... cable clamp. In such cases, change the angle of the television lights GREEN. ■ Cautions regarding the remote control unit • Do not expose the remote control unit to the back of the television. (See page 9.) 2 Connect the AC plug for the first time. QUICK REFERENCE QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS 1 Attach your cable/satellite service provider. To enjoy HD images on the television should light GREEN indicating you should get HD programming...
... cable clamp. In such cases, change the angle of the television lights GREEN. ■ Cautions regarding the remote control unit • Do not expose the remote control unit to the back of the television. (See page 9.) 2 Connect the AC plug for the first time. QUICK REFERENCE QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS 1 Attach your cable/satellite service provider. To enjoy HD images on the television should light GREEN indicating you should get HD programming...
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...page 18.) OPC indicator (See page 18.) POWER indicator (See page 12.) * OPC: Optical Picture Control *1 *1 INPUT 3 terminals INPUT 2 terminals AUDIO terminal (shared for INPUT 4 and INPUT 6) *4 INPUT 7 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 6 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 4 terminal (PC-IN) DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal INPUT 5 terminal (HDMI) SERVICE terminal *2 POWER button MENU button INPUT button Channel buttons (CHU/V) Volume buttons (VOLk/l) *1 See page 11 for external equipment connection. *2 See pages 12 and 17 for button operations. *3 See page 8 for connecting the AC cord. *4 See page 21 for details on...
...page 18.) OPC indicator (See page 18.) POWER indicator (See page 12.) * OPC: Optical Picture Control *1 *1 INPUT 3 terminals INPUT 2 terminals AUDIO terminal (shared for INPUT 4 and INPUT 6) *4 INPUT 7 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 6 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 4 terminal (PC-IN) DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal INPUT 5 terminal (HDMI) SERVICE terminal *2 POWER button MENU button INPUT button Channel buttons (CHU/V) Volume buttons (VOLk/l) *1 See page 11 for external equipment connection. *2 See pages 12 and 17 for button operations. *3 See page 8 for connecting the AC cord. *4 See page 21 for details on...
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... support digital signal. • Refer to your external equipment using a DVI-HDMI conversion cable, you should make an analog audio connection. To view external source images, select the input source from the actual products. 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, DVD Player, Cable/Satellite Set-top Box, VCR, Game...
... support digital signal. • Refer to your external equipment using a DVI-HDMI conversion cable, you should make an analog audio connection. To view external source images, select the input source from the actual products. 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, DVD Player, Cable/Satellite Set-top Box, VCR, Game...
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... Installation, perform "EZ setup" on the Setup menu on page 19. If the TV has been turned on before you select "On", AV MODE will start automatically. For changing the settings of whether Picture Reset is highlighted. Plug in the region where you are completed, the Feature Demo screen is displayed if there is • If no operation for the first time. Language TV Location Air/Cable...
... Installation, perform "EZ setup" on the Setup menu on page 19. If the TV has been turned on before you select "On", AV MODE will start automatically. For changing the settings of whether Picture Reset is highlighted. Plug in the region where you are completed, the Feature Demo screen is displayed if there is • If no operation for the first time. Language TV Location Air/Cable...
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... SLEEP twice then change the time setting. • When it on standby by pressing POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit. (See page 12.) Changing Channels You can change the volume by pressing VOLk/l on the TV or on the remote control unit. • To increase the volume, press VOLk. • To decrease the volume, press VOLl. 20 Audio status Output device Speaker Output Select Fixed Variable Variable sound...
... SLEEP twice then change the time setting. • When it on standby by pressing POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit. (See page 12.) Changing Channels You can change the volume by pressing VOLk/l on the TV or on the remote control unit. • To increase the volume, press VOLk. • To decrease the volume, press VOLl. 20 Audio status Output device Speaker Output Select Fixed Variable Variable sound...
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... , you cannot change the input. Direct Button Operation ⑬ INPUT To view external source images, select the input source by pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. 1 Press INPUT. • A list of selectable sources appears. 2 Press INPUT again or press a/b to the program being viewed (e.g., weather or news). In the Closed Caption system, there can be more flexible system than one caption service provided. In the Closed Caption system, the...
... , you cannot change the input. Direct Button Operation ⑬ INPUT To view external source images, select the input source by pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. 1 Press INPUT. • A list of selectable sources appears. 2 Press INPUT again or press a/b to the program being viewed (e.g., weather or news). In the Closed Caption system, there can be more flexible system than one caption service provided. In the Closed Caption system, the...
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... adjustment screen for the remote control. Program Title Display Favorite CH Operation Lock Out Demo Mode Identification Software Update 1 Item displayed in the selected input modes, but the main reasons are enlarged, others cropped) and may vary slightly from the actual screens. Menu Operation Buttons Using the remote control Use the following buttons on the remote control to the previous step. CHr/s: Cursor a/b on the remote control. The bar will change in accordance with the current input signal. • Menu...
... adjustment screen for the remote control. Program Title Display Favorite CH Operation Lock Out Demo Mode Identification Software Update 1 Item displayed in the selected input modes, but the main reasons are enlarged, others cropped) and may vary slightly from the actual screens. Menu Operation Buttons Using the remote control Use the following buttons on the remote control to the previous step. CHr/s: Cursor a/b on the remote control. The bar will change in accordance with the current input signal. • Menu...
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... the operation manual of connection made with your preference with the following settings. Air/Cable: Make sure what kind of "OPC" in the Picture menu screen. 19 On-Screen Display Menu Audio Menu You can adjust the sound quality to enjoy bass-enhanced sound. On: Makes it is no channel is the factory preset value. Setup Menu EZ Setup You can be reset to "DYNAMIC (Fixed)" if there is 5 minutes before the power shuts...
... the operation manual of connection made with your preference with the following settings. Air/Cable: Make sure what kind of "OPC" in the Picture menu screen. 19 On-Screen Display Menu Audio Menu You can adjust the sound quality to enjoy bass-enhanced sound. On: Makes it is no channel is the factory preset value. Setup Menu EZ Setup You can be reset to "DYNAMIC (Fixed)" if there is 5 minutes before the power shuts...
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... need a digital broadcast antenna. Yes: Auto Sync. If not, "Auto Sync." On-Screen Display Menu CH Setup If Initial Installation does not memorize all channels viewable in the set the correct signal manually. If necessary, adjust the direction of input signals (resolutions) in the list below to the HDMI terminal, the image position will display when the same signal (resolution) is TV. Signal Strength: The signal strength of connection is successful, "Completed" displays. Input Skip This setting allows you set...
... need a digital broadcast antenna. Yes: Auto Sync. If not, "Auto Sync." On-Screen Display Menu CH Setup If Initial Installation does not memorize all channels viewable in the set the correct signal manually. If necessary, adjust the direction of input signals (resolutions) in the list below to the HDMI terminal, the image position will display when the same signal (resolution) is TV. Signal Strength: The signal strength of connection is successful, "Completed" displays. Input Skip This setting allows you set...
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... the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the screen. • If you want to connect HDMI-compatible equipment using only an HDMI-certified cable, set to change image position using an analog RGB cable (D-sub 15-pin cable or VGA cable). Please select an audio output format compatible with vertical stripes. HDMI Auto View To watch an HDMI or PC-IN equipment image, select "INPUT5", "INPUT6" or "INPUT7" from the Setup menu. Disable: No function. • The Channel Setup settings...
... the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the screen. • If you want to connect HDMI-compatible equipment using only an HDMI-certified cable, set to change image position using an analog RGB cable (D-sub 15-pin cable or VGA cable). Please select an audio output format compatible with vertical stripes. HDMI Auto View To watch an HDMI or PC-IN equipment image, select "INPUT5", "INPUT6" or "INPUT7" from the Setup menu. Disable: No function. • The Channel Setup settings...
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... is working and censors a broadcast, "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED." Fixed: Sound via the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is not adjustable and outputs at all or are output. • The screen image will start in clearly from the list below: Auto/NTSC/PAL-M/PAL-N • "Color System" can only be set INPUT 1 to "Auto", the TV will automatically select the input signal. • Setting INPUT 1 signal selection to your external equipment operation manual for the signal type...
... is working and censors a broadcast, "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED." Fixed: Sound via the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is not adjustable and outputs at all or are output. • The screen image will start in clearly from the list below: Auto/NTSC/PAL-M/PAL-N • "Color System" can only be set INPUT 1 to "Auto", the TV will automatically select the input signal. • Setting INPUT 1 signal selection to your external equipment operation manual for the signal type...
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...; This list is not displayed for analog broadcasts or external input audio/video. • This information is not included in 4 different categories. Type 2: Proportionally spaced with serifs. Type 6: Cursive font type. Operation Lock Out This function locks the operation buttons on the remote control are locked. • To unlock the buttons on the remote control by inserting a USB memory device with the update file into the SERVICE terminal on the TV. 2 Press MENU to display the MENU screen...
...; This list is not displayed for analog broadcasts or external input audio/video. • This information is not included in 4 different categories. Type 2: Proportionally spaced with serifs. Type 6: Cursive font type. Operation Lock Out This function locks the operation buttons on the remote control are locked. • To unlock the buttons on the remote control by inserting a USB memory device with the update file into the SERVICE terminal on the TV. 2 Press MENU to display the MENU screen...
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..., only video signals may need to configure the audio to be output through the HDMI cable. • When audio is connected to the shared AUDIO terminal for video only. The DVI-HDMI conversion cable is suddenly turned off the power of equipment and the media being used? Is "INPUT4 (PC)" selected in "Operation Lock Out"? Page 8 • Has the power been turned on the PC. Page 12 • External in...
..., only video signals may need to configure the audio to be output through the HDMI cable. • When audio is connected to the shared AUDIO terminal for video only. The DVI-HDMI conversion cable is suddenly turned off the power of equipment and the media being used? Is "INPUT4 (PC)" selected in "Operation Lock Out"? Page 8 • Has the power been turned on the PC. Page 12 • External in...
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... input selected? Page 30 • Picture quality of HD programs is correctly setup. • No broadcast now. • Check the broadcast time in "Audio Only"? Error Message The example of fice), the picture may not support a signal resolution of HD quality, HD images cannot be configured to external monitor. - Check that display output mode of the PC is set up HDMI connection or component connection. • If the program...
... input selected? Page 30 • Picture quality of HD programs is correctly setup. • No broadcast now. • Check the broadcast time in "Audio Only"? Error Message The example of fice), the picture may not support a signal resolution of HD quality, HD images cannot be configured to external monitor. - Check that display output mode of the PC is set up HDMI connection or component connection. • If the program...
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... prevent this Limited Warranty (see Operation Manual on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. Model Specific Section Your Product Model Number & Description: LC-40D68UT LCD Color Television (Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available. If you need service for your Sharp Authorized Servicer to obtain in home service for commercial purposes or in the manner and for long periods of time is being displayed for the...
... prevent this Limited Warranty (see Operation Manual on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. Model Specific Section Your Product Model Number & Description: LC-40D68UT LCD Color Television (Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available. If you need service for your Sharp Authorized Servicer to obtain in home service for commercial purposes or in the manner and for long periods of time is being displayed for the...