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...harmful interference to achieve an energy-saving status for proper grounding and, in a residential installation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-46LE540U/LC-42LE540U This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for "TV Location... channel 1-11 can be determined by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Setting "TV Location" to "Home" allows the TV to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be operated. This equipment...
...harmful interference to achieve an energy-saving status for proper grounding and, in a residential installation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-46LE540U/LC-42LE540U This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for "TV Location... channel 1-11 can be determined by one or more of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Setting "TV Location" to "Home" allows the TV to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be operated. This equipment...
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... the cabinet and cause the paint to remain. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set . • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product near water - one hand on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table... system is a very high technology product with the product. When installing an outside antenna system should be placed on the top or near the TV set or other electric light or power circuits, or where it with a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.) soaked in a wet basement; Do not use this...
... the cabinet and cause the paint to remain. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set . • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product near water - one hand on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table... system is a very high technology product with the product. When installing an outside antenna system should be placed on the top or near the TV set or other electric light or power circuits, or where it with a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.) soaked in a wet basement; Do not use this...
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... • The consumer electronics industry is committed to the flat panel display, contact your purchase! consumer electronics industry. Call 1-800-BE-SHARP for ordering, or VISIT http://www.sharpusa.com/SharpDirect. WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS: •...can easily be pulled or grabbed by curious children. Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel displays on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations. • ...
... • The consumer electronics industry is committed to the flat panel display, contact your purchase! consumer electronics industry. Call 1-800-BE-SHARP for ordering, or VISIT http://www.sharpusa.com/SharpDirect. WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS: •...can easily be pulled or grabbed by curious children. Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel displays on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations. • ...
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Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1-2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3-5 Supplied Accessories 7 QUICK REFERENCE Attaching/Detaching the Stand 7 QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS 8 Using the Remote Control Unit 8 Preparation Antennas 9 Installing Batteries in ... the Software License for This Product 60-61 Calling for Service 62 LIMITED WARRANTY 62 Dimensional Drawings • The dimensional drawings for the LCD TV set are shown on the inside back cover. • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary...
Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1-2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3-5 Supplied Accessories 7 QUICK REFERENCE Attaching/Detaching the Stand 7 QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS 8 Using the Remote Control Unit 8 Preparation Antennas 9 Installing Batteries in ... the Software License for This Product 60-61 Calling for Service 62 LIMITED WARRANTY 62 Dimensional Drawings • The dimensional drawings for the LCD TV set are shown on the inside back cover. • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary...
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...explosion. If you find any chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth. • The batteries supplied with this product may cause damage to the TV set . When connecting the RF cable to your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with tools. F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-...ohm twin-lead cable (flat the rear of the TV set , do not tighten F-type F-type connector connector with an F-type connector, plug it . 9 If tools are worn out. If your TV...
...explosion. If you find any chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth. • The batteries supplied with this product may cause damage to the TV set . When connecting the RF cable to your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with tools. F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-...ohm twin-lead cable (flat the rear of the TV set , do not tighten F-type F-type connector connector with an F-type connector, plug it . 9 If tools are worn out. If your TV...
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... AUDIO: Switches the remote control for TV, STB, DVD, BD, VCR and AUDIO operation. (See pages 40 to 41 for details.) 5 SLEEP: Set the sleep timer. (See page 18.) 6 0-9: Set the channel. (See page 18.) 7 • (DOT): (See pages 18 and 40.) 8 CC: Display captions from a closed-caption source....page 22.) 13 USB: Direct switch USB source.. (See page 34.) 14 a/b/c/d, ENTER: Select a desired item on and off the menu screen. 16 FAVORITE CH: Set the favorite channels. (See page 28.) 17 A, B, C, D: Select 4 preset favorite channels in 4 different categories. (See page 28.) While watching, you need ...
... AUDIO: Switches the remote control for TV, STB, DVD, BD, VCR and AUDIO operation. (See pages 40 to 41 for details.) 5 SLEEP: Set the sleep timer. (See page 18.) 6 0-9: Set the channel. (See page 18.) 7 • (DOT): (See pages 18 and 40.) 8 CC: Display captions from a closed-caption source....page 22.) 13 USB: Direct switch USB source.. (See page 34.) 14 a/b/c/d, ENTER: Select a desired item on and off the menu screen. 16 FAVORITE CH: Set the favorite channels. (See page 28.) 17 A, B, C, D: Select 4 preset favorite channels in 4 different categories. (See page 28.) While watching, you need ...
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...3 INPUT 4 HDMI OUT • To enjoy 1080p display capability, connect your TV. Connecting a Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player or HD Cable/Satellite Set-top Box When using HDMI cable (INPUT 1, 2, 3 or 4): The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal is an audio-video interface...cables. When using DVI-HDMI conversion cable (INPUT 1, 2, 3 or 4): • Blu-ray disc player • DVD player • HD cable/satellite set "Audio Select" to external equipment, use INPUT 4. CAUTION • To protect equipment, always turn off the TV before connecting any external equipment. •...
...3 INPUT 4 HDMI OUT • To enjoy 1080p display capability, connect your TV. Connecting a Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player or HD Cable/Satellite Set-top Box When using HDMI cable (INPUT 1, 2, 3 or 4): The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal is an audio-video interface...cables. When using DVI-HDMI conversion cable (INPUT 1, 2, 3 or 4): • Blu-ray disc player • DVD player • HD cable/satellite set "Audio Select" to external equipment, use INPUT 4. CAUTION • To protect equipment, always turn off the TV before connecting any external equipment. •...
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... box to External Equipment When using Component cable (INPUT 5): • Blu-ray disc player • DVD player • HD cable/satellite set-top box Component video cable Audio cable Y (Yellow) PB (Blue) PR (Red) AUDIO-L (White) AUDIO-R (Red) R-AUDIO-L PR PB Y/VIDEO INPUT 5 ... 1080p display capability, connect your external equipment using Composite cable (INPUT 5): • Game console • VCR • Camcorder • Cable/Satellite set-top box AV cable VIDEO (Yellow) INPUT 5 PR PB Y/VIDEO R-AUDIO-L AUDIO-L (White) AUDIO-R (Red) 14 Connecting to the HDMI terminal.
... box to External Equipment When using Component cable (INPUT 5): • Blu-ray disc player • DVD player • HD cable/satellite set-top box Component video cable Audio cable Y (Yellow) PB (Blue) PR (Red) AUDIO-L (White) AUDIO-R (Red) R-AUDIO-L PR PB Y/VIDEO INPUT 5 ... 1080p display capability, connect your external equipment using Composite cable (INPUT 5): • Game console • VCR • Camcorder • Cable/Satellite set-top box AV cable VIDEO (Yellow) INPUT 5 PR PB Y/VIDEO R-AUDIO-L AUDIO-L (White) AUDIO-R (Red) 14 Connecting to the HDMI terminal.
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... from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal in sync with the ARC, connect a digital coaxial cable. 15 Connecting an AV Amplifier HD Cable/Satellite set the audio formats of the connected equipment to the TV using an HDMI cable When using Digital coaxial cable: It is not compatible with the... the connected surround system. • Letting the TV output the audio to an AV amplifier: - In this case, set -top box HDMI OUT HDMI-certified cable INPUT 3 INPUT 4 HDMI IN HDMI OUT • If the image is from the external equipment connected ...
... from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal in sync with the ARC, connect a digital coaxial cable. 15 Connecting an AV Amplifier HD Cable/Satellite set the audio formats of the connected equipment to the TV using an HDMI cable When using Digital coaxial cable: It is not compatible with the... the connected surround system. • Letting the TV output the audio to an AV amplifier: - In this case, set -top box HDMI OUT HDMI-certified cable INPUT 3 INPUT 4 HDMI IN HDMI OUT • If the image is from the external equipment connected ...
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...to connecting a DVI-HDMI conversion cable to the INPUT 1, 2, 3 or 4 terminal, connect a Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable to the AUDIO PC/HDMI terminal and set "Audio Select" to "HDMI+Analog". (See page 27.) When using analog RGB cable (PC IN): Analog RGB cable (D-sub 15-pin cable or VGA cable... 1, 2, 3 or 4 terminal, connect a Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable to the AUDIO PC/HDMI terminal and set "Audio Select" to page 47 for a list of PC IN. • When connecting a PC to the PC IN, set "Audio Select" to "Video+Audio". (See page 27.) 16 When using HDMI cable (INPUT 1, 2, 3 or 4):...
...to connecting a DVI-HDMI conversion cable to the INPUT 1, 2, 3 or 4 terminal, connect a Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable to the AUDIO PC/HDMI terminal and set "Audio Select" to "HDMI+Analog". (See page 27.) When using analog RGB cable (PC IN): Analog RGB cable (D-sub 15-pin cable or VGA cable... 1, 2, 3 or 4 terminal, connect a Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable to the AUDIO PC/HDMI terminal and set "Audio Select" to page 47 for a list of PC IN. • When connecting a PC to the PC IN, set "Audio Select" to "Video+Audio". (See page 27.) 16 When using HDMI cable (INPUT 1, 2, 3 or 4):...
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...or "Store". If the TV has been turned on page 28. 17 Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 9.) 2. Air/Cable (Antenna setting) Make sure what kind of time, be optimized for the first time. POWER Press POWER on the TV or on for that location. the... Installation starts when the TV powers on the remote control unit to install the TV. Press ENTER to select "Air" or "Cable". For changing the settings of the Initial Installation, perform "EZ setup" on the Initial Setup menu on before you live. Press ENTER to "DYNAMIC (Fixed)". EZ Setup Completed ...
...or "Store". If the TV has been turned on page 28. 17 Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 9.) 2. Air/Cable (Antenna setting) Make sure what kind of time, be optimized for the first time. POWER Press POWER on the TV or on for that location. the... Installation starts when the TV powers on the remote control unit to install the TV. Press ENTER to select "Air" or "Cable". For changing the settings of the Initial Installation, perform "EZ setup" on the Initial Setup menu on before you live. Press ENTER to "DYNAMIC (Fixed)". EZ Setup Completed ...
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... ways. Method 1 Using CH / on the remote control unit or on the screen , and the sound is silenced. • Mute can change the time setting. To select a 4-digit channel number (e. Press ENTER to fixed mono-sound mode. Example: when receiving Digital broadcasting STEREO (Audio1) STEREO (Audio2) SURROUND...8226; To decrease the volume, press VOLl. 20 MUTE Mutes the current sound output. g., Channel 5): Press 5 ENT. Off 30 60 90 120 • When set . • Each time you want to cancel the sleep timer. • The TV will be displayed on the TV. Examples: To select a 1 or ...
... ways. Method 1 Using CH / on the remote control unit or on the screen , and the sound is silenced. • Mute can change the time setting. To select a 4-digit channel number (e. Press ENTER to fixed mono-sound mode. Example: when receiving Digital broadcasting STEREO (Audio1) STEREO (Audio2) SURROUND...8226; To decrease the volume, press VOLl. 20 MUTE Mutes the current sound output. g., Channel 5): Press 5 ENT. Off 30 60 90 120 • When set . • Each time you want to cancel the sleep timer. • The TV will be displayed on the TV. Examples: To select a 1 or ...
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.... In the Closed Caption system, there can display the application window by pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on your TV's network settings and connection. • See pages 35 to 39, 53 for external equipment connection. INPUT To view external source images, select the input source... than the original Closed Caption system, because it will be canceled and a V-CHIP BLOCK message will appear. • You can have the same settings by the appearance of a 3-letter abbreviation that is not available, "No Function." Each is identified by its own number. Each is ...
.... In the Closed Caption system, there can display the application window by pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on your TV's network settings and connection. • See pages 35 to 39, 53 for external equipment connection. INPUT To view external source images, select the input source... than the original Closed Caption system, because it will be canceled and a V-CHIP BLOCK message will appear. • You can have the same settings by the appearance of a 3-letter abbreviation that is not available, "No Function." Each is identified by its own number. Each is ...
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... a 720p signal. DYNAMIC: For a clear-cut image emphasizing high contrast, useful for easier viewing. DYNAMIC (Fixed): Changes the image and sound settings to see noise or bars around different outer portions of the pixels on the screen disappears. program, stretch mode will still signal and displays an...desired item on the menu. • You can sequentially select a View Mode that has its own aspect ratio. • You can have the same settings by Dot (1080i/p only): Suitable for stretching 4:3 screen 1.78:1 aspect ratio Detects the resolution of the TV, which can vary due to 4 ...
... a 720p signal. DYNAMIC: For a clear-cut image emphasizing high contrast, useful for easier viewing. DYNAMIC (Fixed): Changes the image and sound settings to see noise or bars around different outer portions of the pixels on the screen disappears. program, stretch mode will still signal and displays an...desired item on the menu. • You can sequentially select a View Mode that has its own aspect ratio. • You can have the same settings by Dot (1080i/p only): Suitable for stretching 4:3 screen 1.78:1 aspect ratio Detects the resolution of the TV, which can vary due to 4 ...
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...-Screen Display Menu Operation System Options Initial Setup Information Picture Settings Picture Settings Select Menu Select ENTER Enter RETURN Exit AV MODE OPC Backlight [ 87 ] Contrast [ 50 Brightness [ 50 Color [ 50 Tint [0 Sharpness [ 10 Advanced Reset Example Menu [USER] [Off] ...System Options Example Initial Setup Information Picture Settings Picture Settings Adjust Select ENTER Enter RETURN Back AV MODE OPC Backlight [ 67 ] Contrast [ 50 ...
...-Screen Display Menu Operation System Options Initial Setup Information Picture Settings Picture Settings Select Menu Select ENTER Enter RETURN Exit AV MODE OPC Backlight [ 87 ] Contrast [ 50 Brightness [ 50 Color [ 50 Tint [0 Sharpness [ 10 Advanced Reset Example Menu [USER] [Off] ...System Options Example Initial Setup Information Picture Settings Picture Settings Adjust Select ENTER Enter RETURN Back AV MODE OPC Backlight [ 67 ] Contrast [ 50 ...
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... 24 Brightness Page 24 Color Page 24 Tint Page 24 Sharpness Page 24 Advanced Pages 24-25 Color Temp Page 24 Motion Enhancement Page 24 Active Contrast Page 24 DI Film Mode Page 24 Digital Noise Reduction ......... Page 25 Audio Settings Treble Page 25 Bass Page 25 Balance Page 25 Surround... LINK Control Page 43 Auto Power On Page 43 Selecting Recorder Page 43 Channel Select Key Page 43 Audio Return Channel Page 43 23 Picture Settings AV MODE (Changing Pic.Quality)..... On-Screen Display Menu Menu Items • Some menu items may not be displayed depending on the selected ...
... 24 Brightness Page 24 Color Page 24 Tint Page 24 Sharpness Page 24 Advanced Pages 24-25 Color Temp Page 24 Motion Enhancement Page 24 Active Contrast Page 24 DI Film Mode Page 24 Digital Noise Reduction ......... Page 25 Audio Settings Treble Page 25 Bass Page 25 Balance Page 25 Surround... LINK Control Page 43 Auto Power On Page 43 Selecting Recorder Page 43 Channel Select Key Page 43 Audio Return Channel Page 43 23 Picture Settings AV MODE (Changing Pic.Quality)..... On-Screen Display Menu Menu Items • Some menu items may not be displayed depending on the selected ...
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...Mode Automatically detects a film-based source (originally encoded at the value set to sense surrounding light. Picture Settings Picture Settings AV MODE OPC Backlight [ 87] Contrast [ 30] Brightness [ 50] Color [ 50] Tint [ 0] Sharpness [ 10] Advanced Reset Menu [USER] [OFF] 1 Press MENU to ... adjustment item. • Select "Advanced" and then press ENTER to set to "GAME" or "PC", or PC format is being watched. Motion Enhancement Use Motion Enhancement to view fast-action video more sharpness • For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values,...
...Mode Automatically detects a film-based source (originally encoded at the value set to sense surrounding light. Picture Settings Picture Settings AV MODE OPC Backlight [ 87] Contrast [ 30] Brightness [ 50] Color [ 50] Tint [ 0] Sharpness [ 10] Advanced Reset Menu [USER] [OFF] 1 Press MENU to ... adjustment item. • Select "Advanced" and then press ENTER to set to "GAME" or "PC", or PC format is being watched. Motion Enhancement Use Motion Enhancement to view fast-action video more sharpness • For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values,...
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... Treble [ 50] Bass [ 50] Balance [ 0] Surround [On] Reset 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Audio Settings". 2 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. • Select "Surround", and then press ENTER to "DYNAMIC (Fixed)". No Signal Off This function ...to save energy. Power Saving This function allows you to decrease the power consumption and increase the backlight lifespan. Example Audio Settings Audio Settings Menu • For some discs, setup may be turned off." 25 Selected item cbutton dbutton Treble For weaker treble For...
... Treble [ 50] Bass [ 50] Balance [ 0] Surround [On] Reset 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Audio Settings". 2 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. • Select "Surround", and then press ENTER to "DYNAMIC (Fixed)". No Signal Off This function ...to save energy. Power Saving This function allows you to decrease the power consumption and increase the backlight lifespan. Example Audio Settings Audio Settings Menu • For some discs, setup may be turned off." 25 Selected item cbutton dbutton Treble For weaker treble For...
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... you are watching. On-Screen Display Menu System Options Example System Options Menu System Options View Option AQUOS LINK Setup Input Terminal Setting Caption Setup Demo Mode Freeze Allows you to capture and freeze a moving image that you are watching. • You can ...select "System Options". 2 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b (or c/d) to select the desired setting, and then press ENTER. 4 Press MENU to change the Closed Caption display. Please select an audio output format compatible with the remote control unit. Select...
... you are watching. On-Screen Display Menu System Options Example System Options Menu System Options View Option AQUOS LINK Setup Input Terminal Setting Caption Setup Demo Mode Freeze Allows you to capture and freeze a moving image that you are watching. • You can ...select "System Options". 2 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b (or c/d) to select the desired setting, and then press ENTER. 4 Press MENU to change the Closed Caption display. Please select an audio output format compatible with the remote control unit. Select...
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..., because the screen position variable ranges may be asymmetrical. • The screen position variable ranges depend on the bottom of demo mode. The setting result will be automatically play the image from Auto, Graphic, or Video. Note: This feature is input via the same cable. The image ... HDMI+Analog: Select this when the TV and PC are connected using "Auto Sync.". Speaker Choose to turn on store Mode. The default setting is connected. The audio output signals will be shown immediately on the View Mode or the signal type. Connected TV/Feature Demo • This...
..., because the screen position variable ranges may be asymmetrical. • The screen position variable ranges depend on the bottom of demo mode. The setting result will be automatically play the image from Auto, Graphic, or Video. Note: This feature is input via the same cable. The image ... HDMI+Analog: Select this when the TV and PC are connected using "Auto Sync.". Speaker Choose to turn on store Mode. The default setting is connected. The audio output signals will be shown immediately on the View Mode or the signal type. Connected TV/Feature Demo • This...