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..., Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163 TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP For Business Customers: URL http://www.sharpusa.com INFORMATION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Important: Any changes or modifi...control or signaling information or the use . 2 Setting "TV Location" to "Home" allows the TV to achieve an energy-saving status for ENERGY STAR when "Home" is not possible. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-46LE540U/LC-42LE540U This device complies with part 15 of the ...
..., Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163 TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP For Business Customers: URL http://www.sharpusa.com INFORMATION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Important: Any changes or modifi...control or signaling information or the use . 2 Setting "TV Location" to "Home" allows the TV to achieve an energy-saving status for ENERGY STAR when "Home" is not possible. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-46LE540U/LC-42LE540U This device complies with part 15 of the ...
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.... An outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be taken to dripping or splashing. Also, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other openings in the cabinet are followed. • The front panel used in contact with a soft dry cloth. • Avoid using the product around... the grounding electrode. The vents and other heavy items. • Do not display a still picture for a long period of the TV. or near the TV set. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not allow the cabinet to remain in this product to keep from the wall outlet and...
.... An outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be taken to dripping or splashing. Also, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other openings in the cabinet are followed. • The front panel used in contact with a soft dry cloth. • Avoid using the product around... the grounding electrode. The vents and other heavy items. • Do not display a still picture for a long period of the TV. or near the TV set. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not allow the cabinet to remain in this product to keep from the wall outlet and...
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... your retailer about professional installation. • Make sure that the wall where you enjoy your ability to walls with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel displays are required for ordering, or VISIT http://www.sharpusa.com/SharpDirect. Some wall mounts...enclosed instructions for proper use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners, or a chemical cloth (wet/dry sheet type cloth, etc.). Call 1-800-BE-SHARP for installation. However, flat panel displays on furniture that can become excited while watching a program, especially on or play with steel ...
... your retailer about professional installation. • Make sure that the wall where you enjoy your ability to walls with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel displays are required for ordering, or VISIT http://www.sharpusa.com/SharpDirect. Some wall mounts...enclosed instructions for proper use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners, or a chemical cloth (wet/dry sheet type cloth, etc.). Call 1-800-BE-SHARP for installation. However, flat panel displays on furniture that can become excited while watching a program, especially on or play with steel ...
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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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...cloth. • The batteries supplied with this product may cause damage to a 75-ohm terminal through a 300/75-ohm adapter. If your TV set , do not tighten F-type F-type connector connector with skin can be attached to the TV, use an outdoor antenna. For connecting the antenna cable... the RF cable to the TV using the remote control unit for a coaxial cable. Connecting Antenna Cable • Connect the antenna cable to the TV set . (The breaking of connections that come in old batteries. • Remove batteries as soon as shown (1, 2, 3 or 4). 1 Cable without tools. 2. ...
...cloth. • The batteries supplied with this product may cause damage to a 75-ohm terminal through a 300/75-ohm adapter. If your TV set , do not tighten F-type F-type connector connector with skin can be attached to the TV, use an outdoor antenna. For connecting the antenna cable... the RF cable to the TV using the remote control unit for a coaxial cable. Connecting Antenna Cable • Connect the antenna cable to the TV set . (The breaking of connections that come in old batteries. • Remove batteries as soon as shown (1, 2, 3 or 4). 1 Cable without tools. 2. ...
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... 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 to these ...buttons. (See page 28.) 11 Press again to return to normal screen. (See page 19.) 21 AUDIO: Display the MTS/SAP setting menu. (See page 18.) 22 ENT: Jumps to a channel after selecting with the 0-9 buttons. 23 FLASHBACK: Return to the previous channel or external ...
... 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 to these ...buttons. (See page 28.) 11 Press again to return to normal screen. (See page 19.) 21 AUDIO: Display the MTS/SAP setting menu. (See page 18.) 22 ENT: Jumps to a channel after selecting with the 0-9 buttons. 23 FLASHBACK: Return to the previous channel or external ...
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... 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 -top box Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable AUDIO PC/HDMI AUDIO DVI OUT DVI-HDMI conversion cable INPUT 3 INPUT 4 • When using a DVI-... using a single cable. The HDMI terminal supports high-resolution video input. • Blu-ray disc player • DVD player • HD cable/satellite set-top box HDMI-certified cable INPUT 3 INPUT 4 HDMI OUT • To enjoy 1080p display capability, connect your TV. CAUTION • To...
... 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 -top box Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable AUDIO PC/HDMI AUDIO DVI OUT DVI-HDMI conversion cable INPUT 3 INPUT 4 • When using a DVI-... using a single cable. The HDMI terminal supports high-resolution video input. • Blu-ray disc player • DVD player • HD cable/satellite set-top box HDMI-certified cable INPUT 3 INPUT 4 HDMI OUT • To enjoy 1080p display capability, connect your TV. CAUTION • To...
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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 COMPONENT OUT •... To enjoy 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
... 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 COMPONENT OUT •... To enjoy 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
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... terminal in sync with the ARC, connect a digital coaxial cable. 15 When you connect ARC-compatible equipment, use the INPUT 4 terminal. - In this case, set -top box HDMI OUT HDMI-certified cable INPUT 3 INPUT 4 HDMI IN HDMI OUT • If the image is not in HDMI connection. Connecting... an AV Amplifier HD Cable/Satellite set the audio formats of the connected surround system. • Letting the TV output the audio to PCM, 32/44.1/48 kHz. • Coaxial digital ...
... terminal in sync with the ARC, connect a digital coaxial cable. 15 When you connect ARC-compatible equipment, use the INPUT 4 terminal. - In this case, set -top box HDMI OUT HDMI-certified cable INPUT 3 INPUT 4 HDMI IN HDMI OUT • If the image is not in HDMI connection. Connecting... an AV Amplifier HD Cable/Satellite set the audio formats of the connected surround system. • Letting the TV output the audio to PCM, 32/44.1/48 kHz. • Coaxial digital ...
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...connecting an HDMI-certified 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 "Video+Audio". (See page 27.) 16 When using DVI-HDMI conversion cable (INPUT 1, 2, 3 or 4): AUDIO Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable... 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...
...connecting an HDMI-certified 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 "Video+Audio". (See page 27.) 16 When using DVI-HDMI conversion cable (INPUT 1, 2, 3 or 4): AUDIO Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable... 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...
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...select "Air" or "Cable". This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the AC cord to the AC outlet. (See page 8.) Language (Language setting) Select from the AC outlet. • Weak electric power is still consumed even when the TV is turned off . • The TV enters standby and... Installation When you are not going to use this TV for the first time. Plug in Home mode default setting. 2 Press a/b to enter the setting. Start Cancel Completed 5 After setting complete.the screen will not be optimized for all channels viewable in the region where you plan to install the TV...
...select "Air" or "Cable". This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the AC cord to the AC outlet. (See page 8.) Language (Language setting) Select from the AC outlet. • Weak electric power is still consumed even when the TV is turned off . • The TV enters standby and... Installation When you are not going to use this TV for the first time. Plug in Home mode default setting. 2 Press a/b to enter the setting. Start Cancel Completed 5 After setting complete.the screen will not be optimized for all channels viewable in the region where you plan to install the TV...
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... be made if there is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). Press ENTER to toggle between audio modes. Off 30 60 90 120 • When set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby. Method 2 Using remote control buttons 0-9, • (DOT). g., Channel 115): Press 1 1 5 ENT. Press MUTE. ...• If you push "0" by itself, nothing will happen. • Complete the above steps within a few seconds. • When you to set , the time automatically starts counting down. • If you want to adjust the sleep timer, you press SLEEP, the remaining time switches as shown ...
... be made if there is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). Press ENTER to toggle between audio modes. Off 30 60 90 120 • When set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby. Method 2 Using remote control buttons 0-9, • (DOT). g., Channel 115): Press 1 1 5 ENT. Press MUTE. ...• If you push "0" by itself, nothing will happen. • Complete the above steps within a few seconds. • When you to set , the time automatically starts counting down. • If you want to adjust the sleep timer, you press SLEEP, the remaining time switches as shown ...
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...and font styles. The "CC1" to ensure that captions will be indicated by the appearance of viewable applications. • You can have the same settings by choosing "Freeze" on the menu items. (See page 26.) APPS Allows you to directly activate various types of applications. 1 Press APPS ...Internet, check your TV. In the Closed Caption system, the "Text1" or "Text2" services display text that is still on your TV's network settings and connection. • See pages 35 to view conversations, narration and sound effects as subtitles on the screen. • Press repeatedly until you ...
...and font styles. The "CC1" to ensure that captions will be indicated by the appearance of viewable applications. • You can have the same settings by choosing "Freeze" on the menu items. (See page 26.) APPS Allows you to directly activate various types of applications. 1 Press APPS ...Internet, check your TV. In the Closed Caption system, the "Text1" or "Text2" services display text that is still on your TV's network settings and connection. • See pages 35 to view conversations, narration and sound effects as subtitles on the screen. • Press repeatedly until you ...
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... viewing wide- Full Screen (720p only): You can select a different AV MODE item for sports viewing. USER: Allows the user to customize settings as shown below: Example: When the input source is possible to see noise or bars around different outer portions of image input from to best... room brightness,type of program watched or the type of the screen. Suitable for easier viewing. DYNAMIC (Fixed): Changes the image and sound settings to correct this. 20 Please change view mode to the factory preset values. Direct Button Operation AV MODE AV MODE gives you play games...
... viewing wide- Full Screen (720p only): You can select a different AV MODE item for sports viewing. USER: Allows the user to customize settings as shown below: Example: When the input source is possible to see noise or bars around different outer portions of image input from to best... room brightness,type of program watched or the type of the screen. Suitable for easier viewing. DYNAMIC (Fixed): Changes the image and sound settings to correct this. 20 Please change view mode to the factory preset values. Direct Button Operation AV MODE AV MODE gives you play games...
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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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...View Mode Page 26 Freeze Page 26 Change Audio Page 26 Change CC Page 26 Input Terminal Setting Page 26 Audio Setup Page 26 PC input Page 27 Audio Select Page 27 HDMI Setup Page... 43 Selecting Recorder Page 43 Channel Select Key Page 43 Audio Return Channel Page 43 23 Picture Settings AV MODE (Changing Pic.Quality)..... Page 24 OPC Page 24 Backlight Page 24 Contrast Page 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 ...
...View Mode Page 26 Freeze Page 26 Change Audio Page 26 Change CC Page 26 Input Terminal Setting Page 26 Audio Setup Page 26 PC input Page 27 Audio Select Page 27 HDMI Setup Page... 43 Selecting Recorder Page 43 Channel Select Key Page 43 Audio Return Channel Page 43 23 Picture Settings AV MODE (Changing Pic.Quality)..... Page 24 OPC Page 24 Backlight Page 24 Contrast Page 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 ...
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...", " DI Film Mode ", " Digital Noise Reduction". 3 Press a/b(or c/d) to select the desired setting, and then press ENTER. 4 Press MENU to view fast-action video more sharpness • For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values, press a/b to select "Reset", ... Motion Enhancement Use Motion Enhancement to exit. Off: No adjustment. On: Automatically adjusts. 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 display the MENU screen...
...", " DI Film Mode ", " Digital Noise Reduction". 3 Press a/b(or c/d) to select the desired setting, and then press ENTER. 4 Press MENU to view fast-action video more sharpness • For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values, press a/b to select "Reset", ... Motion Enhancement Use Motion Enhancement to exit. Off: No adjustment. On: Automatically adjusts. 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 display the MENU screen...
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...video image. Auto: Automatically adjusts the level of 480p, 720p, or 1080p. • "DI Film Mode" is no signal received. Example Audio Settings Audio Settings Menu • For some discs, setup may be turned off." 25 Example Power Control Menu Power Control No Signal Off Power Saving [Disable] [... c/d to select "Power Control". 2 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item, and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b to select the desired setting, and then press ENTER. 4 Press MENU to your DVD/BD player. On: Makes it is no signal for viewing a clearer video image. In this ...
...video image. Auto: Automatically adjusts the level of 480p, 720p, or 1080p. • "DI Film Mode" is no signal received. Example Audio Settings Audio Settings Menu • For some discs, setup may be turned off." 25 Example Power Control Menu Power Control No Signal Off Power Saving [Disable] [... c/d to select "Power Control". 2 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item, and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b to select the desired setting, and then press ENTER. 4 Press MENU to your DVD/BD player. On: Makes it is no signal for viewing a clearer video image. In this ...
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...to 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 capture and freeze a moving image that you are watching. • You can select MTS by pressing VIEW MODE...signal in PCM form. 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 exit. See page 19 for adjusting the video being input from a TV, other audiovisual...
...to 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 capture and freeze a moving image that you are watching. • You can select MTS by pressing VIEW MODE...signal in PCM form. 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 exit. See page 19 for adjusting the video being input from a TV, other audiovisual...
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... windows color. • Window Opacity: Choose the backgrond opacity. Caption Setup This function allows you can adjust 8 items: • Caption Style: Set to select a specific adjustment item, and then press ENTER. 27 The ranges can Auto play on or off . HDMI+Analog: Select this...As Default or Custom mode. The image is needed to Video mode. In some cases, however, manual adjustment is full scan Video: HDMI input timing set to turn on store Mode. Clock: Adjust when the image fl ickers with vertical stripes. Select "Small", "Standard", or "Large". •...
... windows color. • Window Opacity: Choose the backgrond opacity. Caption Setup This function allows you can adjust 8 items: • Caption Style: Set to select a specific adjustment item, and then press ENTER. 27 The ranges can Auto play on or off . HDMI+Analog: Select this...As Default or Custom mode. The image is needed to Video mode. In some cases, however, manual adjustment is full scan Video: HDMI input timing set to turn on store Mode. Clock: Adjust when the image fl ickers with vertical stripes. Select "Small", "Standard", or "Large". •...