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... equipment. CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are located at the rear of the TV. ENGLISH LC-42BD80U LC-46BD80U LC-52BD80U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized...
... equipment. CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are located at the rear of the TV. ENGLISH LC-42BD80U LC-46BD80U LC-52BD80U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized...
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... power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have the same characteristics as the original part. Additional Safety Information 15) Power Sources-This product should be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer. 3 For products intended to operate from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service...
... power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have the same characteristics as the original part. Additional Safety Information 15) Power Sources-This product should be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer. 3 For products intended to operate from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service...
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... any type of antenna-discharge unit, connection to the television equipment, be situated away from the wall outlet before handling. • Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface of overhead power lines or other openings in a wet basement; The vents and other electric light or power circuits, or where it with 2,073,600 pixels, giving you fine picture...
... any type of antenna-discharge unit, connection to the television equipment, be situated away from the wall outlet before handling. • Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface of overhead power lines or other openings in a wet basement; The vents and other electric light or power circuits, or where it with 2,073,600 pixels, giving you fine picture...
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... understand all instructions supplied by curious children. Flat panel displays can easily be used as steps, such as UL, CSA, ETL). • Follow all enclosed instructions for installation. Note: CEA is committed to walls with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel displays on furniture that children can become excited while watching a program, especially on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or...
... understand all instructions supplied by curious children. Flat panel displays can easily be used as steps, such as UL, CSA, ETL). • Follow all enclosed instructions for installation. Note: CEA is committed to walls with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel displays on furniture that children can become excited while watching a program, especially on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or...
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... 36 Reset 36 Parental CTRL (Parental Control Setting) .......37 Option Menu 40 Audio Only 40 Color System 40 Input Select 40 HDMI Setup 40 PC Audio Select 40 Output Select 41 Caption Setup 41 Digital Caption Info. (Digital Caption Information 41 Program Title Display 41 Game Play Time 41 Operation Lock Out 41 Favorite CH (Favorite Channel Setting) ..........41 Demo Mode 41 Blu-ray disc Setup 42 Digital Setup Menu 46 Audio Setup 46 Identification 46 Software Update 46 Other Viewing Options 48 Presetting Remote Control Function 48 Operating the Connected...
... 36 Reset 36 Parental CTRL (Parental Control Setting) .......37 Option Menu 40 Audio Only 40 Color System 40 Input Select 40 HDMI Setup 40 PC Audio Select 40 Output Select 41 Caption Setup 41 Digital Caption Info. (Digital Caption Information 41 Program Title Display 41 Game Play Time 41 Operation Lock Out 41 Favorite CH (Favorite Channel Setting) ..........41 Demo Mode 41 Blu-ray disc Setup 42 Digital Setup Menu 46 Audio Setup 46 Identification 46 Software Update 46 Other Viewing Options 48 Presetting Remote Control Function 48 Operating the Connected...
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... actual operations. • The examples used throughout this manual are based on the TV, see page 31. 10 TV (Front) * OPC: Optical Picture Control TV (Side) Disc slot DISC indicator (EJECT) button (PLAY) button (STOP) button (SKIP REV) button (SKIP FWD) button Remote control sensor OPC sensor* (See page 32.) OPC indicator (See page 32.) POWER indicator (See page 15.) *1 *2 BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminal POWER button MENU button INPUT button Channel buttons (CHU/V) Volume buttons (VOLk/l) *1 For operation of buttons on...
... actual operations. • The examples used throughout this manual are based on the TV, see page 31. 10 TV (Front) * OPC: Optical Picture Control TV (Side) Disc slot DISC indicator (EJECT) button (PLAY) button (STOP) button (SKIP REV) button (SKIP FWD) button Remote control sensor OPC sensor* (See page 32.) OPC indicator (See page 32.) POWER indicator (See page 15.) *1 *2 BD STORAGE/SERVICE terminal POWER button MENU button INPUT button Channel buttons (CHU/V) Volume buttons (VOLk/l) *1 For operation of buttons on...
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... previous channel or external input mode. (See page 16.) This button will function only when AQUOS LINK is INPUT 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8: STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, PC, USER, DYNAMIC (Fixed), DYNAMIC) (See page 17.) 31 EJECT, DISC MENU, ANGLE: Use these buttons when playing back a disc. (See pages 23 to press FUNCTION and DISPLAY at the TV. 12 1 TV POWER: Switch the TV power on the remote control unit will turn off the menu screen...
... previous channel or external input mode. (See page 16.) This button will function only when AQUOS LINK is INPUT 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8: STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, PC, USER, DYNAMIC (Fixed), DYNAMIC) (See page 17.) 31 EJECT, DISC MENU, ANGLE: Use these buttons when playing back a disc. (See pages 23 to press FUNCTION and DISPLAY at the TV. 12 1 TV POWER: Switch the TV power on the remote control unit will turn off the menu screen...
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... the input source. • An image from the speakers. Changing Volume You can change the volume by pressing SLEEP to enjoy natural, realistic surround sound. Direct Button Operation Changing Channels You can change channels by choosing "Surround" on the screen for external equipment connection. 16 Examples: To select a 1 or 2-digit channel number (e. g., Channel 22.1): Press 2 2 • (DOT) 1 ENT. • When selecting a 1-digit channel number, it is 5 minutes before the number. • When you enter 0-9 only, channel selection...
... the input source. • An image from the speakers. Changing Volume You can change the volume by pressing SLEEP to enjoy natural, realistic surround sound. Direct Button Operation Changing Channels You can change channels by choosing "Surround" on the screen for external equipment connection. 16 Examples: To select a 1 or 2-digit channel number (e. g., Channel 22.1): Press 2 2 • (DOT) 1 ENT. • When selecting a 1-digit channel number, it is 5 minutes before the number. • When you enter 0-9 only, channel selection...
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... remote control. Using the control panel of the main unit. Button operations on the remote control as follows: -Nothing is connected to the selected input terminal. -The function is an operational guide for the remote control. Press to go 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 can also operate the menu...
... remote control. Using the control panel of the main unit. Button operations on the remote control as follows: -Nothing is connected to the selected input terminal. -The function is an operational guide for the remote control. Press to go 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 can also operate the menu...
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... Setup AQUOS LINK Setup Audio Only PC Audio Select [Input 4 (PC)] Output Select [Fixed] Caption Setup Digital Caption Info. Color System Select the video signal system compatible with your external equipment operation manual for the INPUT 1 VIDEO, INPUT 2 S-VIDEO and INPUT 3 VIDEO. • If you use View Mode based on the "Input Select" menu. ■ INPUT 1 Select the input signal type from the list below: Auto/COMPONENT/VIDEO ■ INPUT 2 Select the input signal type from a music program, you want to connect HDMI-compatible equipment using an HDMIDVI conversion cable...
... Setup AQUOS LINK Setup Audio Only PC Audio Select [Input 4 (PC)] Output Select [Fixed] Caption Setup Digital Caption Info. Color System Select the video signal system compatible with your external equipment operation manual for the INPUT 1 VIDEO, INPUT 2 S-VIDEO and INPUT 3 VIDEO. • If you use View Mode based on the "Input Select" menu. ■ INPUT 1 Select the input signal type from the list below: Auto/COMPONENT/VIDEO ■ INPUT 2 Select the input signal type from a music program, you want to connect HDMI-compatible equipment using an HDMIDVI conversion cable...
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.... Variable: Sound via the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is not displayed in external input mode. Type 5: Casual font type. Type 7: Small capitals. • For resetting adjustments to the factory preset values, press a/b to GAME mode in a list. Program Title Display Select the CH display when changing channels for analog broadcasts or external input audio/video. • This information is not included in the MENU screen. Operation Lock Out This function locks the operation buttons on the TV. Demo Mode You can adjust 7 items: "Caption Size", "Font Style", "Foreground Color", "Foreground...
.... Variable: Sound via the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is not displayed in external input mode. Type 5: Casual font type. Type 7: Small capitals. • For resetting adjustments to the factory preset values, press a/b to GAME mode in a list. Program Title Display Select the CH display when changing channels for analog broadcasts or external input audio/video. • This information is not included in the MENU screen. Operation Lock Out This function locks the operation buttons on the TV. Demo Mode You can adjust 7 items: "Caption Size", "Font Style", "Foreground Color", "Foreground...
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... sound or excessive output may be played back with a built-in 24Hz. Yes: Enter the 4-digit number. PCM: Select this when connecting to the speakers. Off: The content is played back. The available Parental Control Levels are set the Parental Control depending on the disc content. No: The Angle Mark is played as the original recorded audio output range. On-Screen Display Menu Blu-ray disc Setup Audio Video Settings ■ Play Format Set the playback setting...
... sound or excessive output may be played back with a built-in 24Hz. Yes: Enter the 4-digit number. PCM: Select this when connecting to the speakers. Off: The content is played back. The available Parental Control Levels are set the Parental Control depending on the disc content. No: The Angle Mark is played as the original recorded audio output range. On-Screen Display Menu Blu-ray disc Setup Audio Video Settings ■ Play Format Set the playback setting...
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...-BE-SHARP (800-237-4277). Erase: Deletes only BD-VIDEO data contents. Erase all contents. Complete OK 2 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Option". 3 Press a/b to select "Blu-ray disc Setup", and then press ENTER. 4 Press a/b to select "Erase" or "Format", and then press ENTER. Audio Video Settings Playback Setting Version USB Memory Management Software Update • "No USB memory...
...-BE-SHARP (800-237-4277). Erase: Deletes only BD-VIDEO data contents. Erase all contents. Complete OK 2 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Option". 3 Press a/b to select "Blu-ray disc Setup", and then press ENTER. 4 Press a/b to select "Erase" or "Format", and then press ENTER. Audio Video Settings Playback Setting Version USB Memory Management Software Update • "No USB memory...
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.... Digital Setup Audio Setup Identification Software Update [PCM] 4 Input the 4-digit secret number by step. PCM: The optical output terminal outputs audio signal in Dolby Digital form. Digital Setup Secret No. Audio Setup You can output digital audio to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the TV. If you have any questions, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP (800-237-4277). On-Screen Display Menu Digital Setup Menu This setting allows you are watching and the equipment connected. Please select an audio output format compatible with the audio format...
.... Digital Setup Audio Setup Identification Software Update [PCM] 4 Input the 4-digit secret number by step. PCM: The optical output terminal outputs audio signal in Dolby Digital form. Digital Setup Secret No. Audio Setup You can output digital audio to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the TV. If you have any questions, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP (800-237-4277). On-Screen Display Menu Digital Setup Menu This setting allows you are watching and the equipment connected. Please select an audio output format compatible with the audio format...
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... By AQUOS SP Sound mode change Setup menu Model select Timer Recording You can use the following BD players currently available. - Using AQUOS LINK One Touch Playback AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMIconnected equipment with the following buttons during broadcast viewing. You can use a/b/c/d, ENTER, RETURN, EXIT and the coloured buttons. • This function works only when a CEC-compatible recorder is displayed. 3 Select the program to record...
... By AQUOS SP Sound mode change Setup menu Model select Timer Recording You can use the following BD players currently available. - Using AQUOS LINK One Touch Playback AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMIconnected equipment with the following buttons during broadcast viewing. You can use a/b/c/d, ENTER, RETURN, EXIT and the coloured buttons. • This function works only when a CEC-compatible recorder is displayed. 3 Select the program to record...
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... to play back a title in the AQUOS LINK-compatible equipment. 1 Power on the AQUOS LINK-compatible recorder. 1 Press OPTION to display the AQUOS LINK MENU screen. 2 Press a/b to select "Media change", and then press ENTER. 3 Select the desired media such as DVD or HDD. • The Media type toggles each time you press ENTER in "Media change". • Select the media to be operated by the player. compatible equipment displays. 4 Select...
... to play back a title in the AQUOS LINK-compatible equipment. 1 Power on the AQUOS LINK-compatible recorder. 1 Press OPTION to display the AQUOS LINK MENU screen. 2 Press a/b to select "Media change", and then press ENTER. 3 Select the desired media such as DVD or HDD. • The Media type toggles each time you press ENTER in "Media change". • Select the media to be operated by the player. compatible equipment displays. 4 Select...
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... of the display. • Refer to the operation manual of the base area.) • To attach the stand, perform the above steps in place. Appendix Removing the Stand • Before detaching (or attaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the TV unless using an optional wall mount bracket to mount it from the edge of AN52AG4 for details.) About setting the TV angle LC-42BD80U •...
... of the display. • Refer to the operation manual of the base area.) • To attach the stand, perform the above steps in place. Appendix Removing the Stand • Before detaching (or attaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the TV unless using an optional wall mount bracket to mount it from the edge of AN52AG4 for details.) About setting the TV angle LC-42BD80U •...
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... sound. • This is not a malfunction. Set it under strong or fluorescent lighting? • Is a fluorescent light illuminated near the remote control sensor? • Picture is correctly setup. • Check the broadcast time in temperature. Error code E202 E203 Possible Solution • Check the antenna cable. Remove any objects blocking vent or clean. • Is connection to receive broadcast. • No broadcast now. Troubleshooting-Digital Broadcasting The error...
... sound. • This is not a malfunction. Set it under strong or fluorescent lighting? • Is a fluorescent light illuminated near the remote control sensor? • Picture is correctly setup. • Check the broadcast time in temperature. Error code E202 E203 Possible Solution • Check the antenna cable. Remove any objects blocking vent or clean. • Is connection to receive broadcast. • No broadcast now. Troubleshooting-Digital Broadcasting The error...
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... Terminals Rear INPUT 8 ANT/CABLE AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT HDMI in with HDCP 75 q Unbalance, F Type g 1 for Analog (VHF/UHF/CATV) and Digital (AIR/CABLE) Audio in (Ø 3.5 mm jack) Optical Digital audio output g 1 (PCM/Dolby Digital) OUTPUT Audio out RS-232C 9-pin D-sub male connector INPUT 3 AV in Side INPUT 5 HDMI in with HDCP SERVICE Software update Disc Drive ETHERNET Network connector (See page 11.) BD STORAGE/SERVICE USB 2.0 correspondence (for product improvement without prior notice. Part name Wall mount bracket Model number AN...
... Terminals Rear INPUT 8 ANT/CABLE AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT HDMI in with HDCP 75 q Unbalance, F Type g 1 for Analog (VHF/UHF/CATV) and Digital (AIR/CABLE) Audio in (Ø 3.5 mm jack) Optical Digital audio output g 1 (PCM/Dolby Digital) OUTPUT Audio out RS-232C 9-pin D-sub male connector INPUT 3 AV in Side INPUT 5 HDMI in with HDCP SERVICE Software update Disc Drive ETHERNET Network connector (See page 11.) BD STORAGE/SERVICE USB 2.0 correspondence (for product improvement without prior notice. Part name Wall mount bracket Model number AN...
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... for the time periods set forth below . Calling for Service For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service, or to obtain in home service for this product. This warranty does not apply to any ): LC-42BD80U/LC-46BD80U/LC-52BD80U LCD Color Television (Be sure to have this information available when you intend to or already use this limited warranty, you once completed. If you need service for commercial...
... for the time periods set forth below . Calling for Service For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service, or to obtain in home service for this product. This warranty does not apply to any ): LC-42BD80U/LC-46BD80U/LC-52BD80U LCD Color Television (Be sure to have this information available when you intend to or already use this limited warranty, you once completed. If you need service for commercial...