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... life of any ventilation openings. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for long periods of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. Additional Safety Information 15) Power Sources-This product should be sure to install the product according to your home, consult your Liquid Crystal Television,... technician to restore the product to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you are not sure of the type of power source indicated on a wall or ceiling, be operated only from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified...
... life of any ventilation openings. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for long periods of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. Additional Safety Information 15) Power Sources-This product should be sure to install the product according to your home, consult your Liquid Crystal Television,... technician to restore the product to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you are not sure of the type of power source indicated on a wall or ceiling, be operated only from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified...
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...or the manufacturer's instructions are designed for long periods of your product. Therefore, it with them might be situated away from touching such power lines or circuits as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other similar surface, since insufficient ventilation can fall , resulting in ...case the panel breaks. • Heat - The product should be sure to always carry the TV by broken glass pieces in serious personal injuries as well as damage to keep from heat sources such as contact with two hands - Occasionally,...
...or the manufacturer's instructions are designed for long periods of your product. Therefore, it with them might be situated away from touching such power lines or circuits as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other similar surface, since insufficient ventilation can fall , resulting in ...case the panel breaks. • Heat - The product should be sure to always carry the TV by broken glass pieces in serious personal injuries as well as damage to keep from heat sources such as contact with two hands - Occasionally,...
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... Grounding - 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 and gently wipe... an afterimage to dripping or splashing. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) • To prevent fire, never place any type of antenna-discharge unit, connection ...
... Grounding - 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 and gently wipe... an afterimage to dripping or splashing. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) • To prevent fire, never place any type of antenna-discharge unit, connection ...
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...screen is designed for stability. • Lift onto installation location as the diagram illustrates. A) Press POWER on the screen. Gently wipe and avoid pressing on AQUOS television. AC outlet • Place the TV close to place it by spraying a soft lint free cloth with supplied AC cord.... POWER indicator NOTE • Speakers cannot be scratched or broken when dropped or impacted. The AQUOS ...
...screen is designed for stability. • Lift onto installation location as the diagram illustrates. A) Press POWER on the screen. Gently wipe and avoid pressing on AQUOS television. AC outlet • Place the TV close to place it by spraying a soft lint free cloth with supplied AC cord.... POWER indicator NOTE • Speakers cannot be scratched or broken when dropped or impacted. The AQUOS ...
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... your AQUOS operation manual. 8 Chemicals that leak from it. If the POWER indicator on the AQUOS television still does not light up, press TV POWER on . Please refer to the AQUOS television. If you have power to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup ... USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for an extended period of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. Mixing old and new batteries can cause a rash. Remote control sensor 17´ (5 m) 30º 30º ...
... your AQUOS operation manual. 8 Chemicals that leak from it. If the POWER indicator on the AQUOS television still does not light up, press TV POWER on . Please refer to the AQUOS television. If you have power to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup ... USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for an extended period of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. Mixing old and new batteries can cause a rash. Remote control sensor 17´ (5 m) 30º 30º ...
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... (for PC input mode 39 Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions..... 40 Caption Setup 41 Secret number setting for parental control .......... 42 Parental control (setting V-CHIP level 44 How to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK 47 Reactivating the temporarily released V-CHIP BLOCK 47 ... specifications 53 Specifications 55 SHARP recommended accessory 55 Calling for Service 57 LIMITED WARRANTY 57 Dimensional drawings • The dimensional drawings for the LCD TV set are shown on the power 16 Turning off the power 16 Initial setup 17 Simple button operations for...
... (for PC input mode 39 Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions..... 40 Caption Setup 41 Secret number setting for parental control .......... 42 Parental control (setting V-CHIP level 44 How to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK 47 Reactivating the temporarily released V-CHIP BLOCK 47 ... specifications 53 Specifications 55 SHARP recommended accessory 55 Calling for Service 57 LIMITED WARRANTY 57 Dimensional drawings • The dimensional drawings for the LCD TV set are shown on the power 16 Turning off the power 16 Initial setup 17 Simple button operations for...
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... the external equipment. 5 0 - 9: Set the channel. (See page 18.) 6 • (DOT): (See pages 18 and 50.) 15 7 INPUT: Select a TV input source. (TV, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, INPUT 6) (See pages 30 to normal screen. (See page 48.) 11 EXIT: Turn off the menu screen. ...press 19 FUNCTION and DISPLAY at the TV. 11 Part names Remote control unit 1 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 TV POWER: Switch the TV power on or enters standby. (See page 16.) 2 DISPLAY: Display the channel information. 3 SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on the remote ...
... the external equipment. 5 0 - 9: Set the channel. (See page 18.) 6 • (DOT): (See pages 18 and 50.) 15 7 INPUT: Select a TV input source. (TV, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, INPUT 6) (See pages 30 to normal screen. (See page 48.) 11 EXIT: Turn off the menu screen. ...press 19 FUNCTION and DISPLAY at the TV. 11 Part names Remote control unit 1 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 TV POWER: Switch the TV power on or enters standby. (See page 16.) 2 DISPLAY: Display the channel information. 3 SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on the remote ...
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Refer to page 39 to set the PC format correctly to display XGA and WXGA signal. Power Management is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association. Preparation Connecting a PC When connecting to a PC with a DVI terminal, use a DVI cable (...HDMI terminal. (INPUT 4 or 5) PC HDMI cable (commercially available) NOTE • The HDMI terminals only support digital signal. VGA and XGA are connecting the TV to set PC input signals. When connecting to a PC with a DVI terminal. (INPUT 6) PC with analog RGB terminal RGB/DVI conversion cable (commercially available)...
Refer to page 39 to set the PC format correctly to display XGA and WXGA signal. Power Management is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association. Preparation Connecting a PC When connecting to a PC with a DVI terminal, use a DVI cable (...HDMI terminal. (INPUT 4 or 5) PC HDMI cable (commercially available) NOTE • The HDMI terminals only support digital signal. VGA and XGA are connecting the TV to set PC input signals. When connecting to a PC with a DVI terminal. (INPUT 6) PC with analog RGB terminal RGB/DVI conversion cable (commercially available)...
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... selected in OPC setting • See page 26 for details. TV status indicator (POWER) ON Lighting (Green) Standby Lights off . Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program POWER Turning on the power Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control unit. • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) NOTE...
... selected in OPC setting • See page 26 for details. TV status indicator (POWER) ON Lighting (Green) Standby Lights off . Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program POWER Turning on the power Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control unit. • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) NOTE...
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..."Air" is made with your TV and try EZ Setup again. (See page 23.) 17 Language Air/Cable CH Search Analog & Digital Search Start Analog Search Start Cancel • The Channel search will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you press TV POWER on the screen, and then... press ENTER. Watching TV Initial setup When you turn on the TV for all channels viewable in Antenna setting: Press a/b to select "Analog & Digital Search ...
..."Air" is made with your TV and try EZ Setup again. (See page 23.) 17 Language Air/Cable CH Search Analog & Digital Search Start Analog Search Start Cancel • The Channel search will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you press TV POWER on the screen, and then... press ENTER. Watching TV Initial setup When you turn on the TV for all channels viewable in Antenna setting: Press a/b to select "Analog & Digital Search ...
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Basic adjustment settings Menu items for TV/INPUT 1/2/3 Picture OPC Page 26 Backlight Page 26 Contrast Page 26 Brightness Page 26 Color Page 26 Tint Page 26 Sharpness Page 26 Advanced Color Temp Page 27 ...Power Control No Signal Off Page 29 No Operation Off Page 29 Setup EZ Setup Page 23 CH Setup Page 23 Antenna Setup-DIGITAL Page 24 Input Skip Page 32 Input Label Page 35 Parental CTRL Pages 42...26 Backlight Page 26 Contrast Page 26 Brightness Page 26 Color Page 26 Tint Page 26 Sharpness Page 26 Advanced Color Temp Page 27 Black Page 27 Fine Motion Page 27 Monochrome Page...
Basic adjustment settings Menu items for TV/INPUT 1/2/3 Picture OPC Page 26 Backlight Page 26 Contrast Page 26 Brightness Page 26 Color Page 26 Tint Page 26 Sharpness Page 26 Advanced Color Temp Page 27 ...Power Control No Signal Off Page 29 No Operation Off Page 29 Setup EZ Setup Page 23 CH Setup Page 23 Antenna Setup-DIGITAL Page 24 Input Skip Page 32 Input Label Page 35 Parental CTRL Pages 42...26 Backlight Page 26 Contrast Page 26 Brightness Page 26 Color Page 26 Tint Page 26 Sharpness Page 26 Advanced Color Temp Page 27 Black Page 27 Fine Motion Page 27 Monochrome Page...
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... right speaker from the left speaker 4 Press MENU to the operation manual of your DVD player. Audio Power Control 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to the desired level. Audio Power Control Treble [ 0] a15 b15 Bass [ 0] a15 b15 Balance [ 0] L R Surround [Off] Reset 2 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment...
... right speaker from the left speaker 4 Press MENU to the operation manual of your DVD player. Audio Power Control 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to the desired level. Audio Power Control Treble [ 0] a15 b15 Bass [ 0] a15 b15 Balance [ 0] L R Surround [Off] Reset 2 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment...
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...the remaining time displays every minute. 4 Press MENU to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the TV. NOTE • "Disable" is connected to exit. No signal off When set to "Enable", the power will automatically shut down if there is no signal for 3 hours. 1 Press MENU to ...then press ENTER. 3 Press c/d to select "Enable", and then press ENTER. • Five minutes before the power shuts down if there is the factory preset value. • When a TV program finishes, this function may not operate. If your digital audio system does not support Dolby Digital, select...
...the remaining time displays every minute. 4 Press MENU to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the TV. NOTE • "Disable" is connected to exit. No signal off When set to "Enable", the power will automatically shut down if there is no signal for 3 hours. 1 Press MENU to ...then press ENTER. 3 Press c/d to select "Enable", and then press ENTER. • Five minutes before the power shuts down if there is the factory preset value. • When a TV program finishes, this function may not operate. If your digital audio system does not support Dolby Digital, select...
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... then press ENTER. 4 Press MENU to select "Yes", and then press ENTER. • "Now, TV will restart automatically. NOTE • The Channel Setup settings will not be changed. • The Language ...settings will not be changed . displays on the screen and blinks. • After the reset has completed, the power shuts off and then comes back on the screen. 3 Press c/d to exit. The screen will not be restored......" Selected item H-Pos. Select from the Setup menu. See page 42 for setting a secret number. • "Return to the factory preset values" displays on .
... then press ENTER. 4 Press MENU to select "Yes", and then press ENTER. • "Now, TV will restart automatically. NOTE • The Channel Setup settings will not be changed. • The Language ...settings will not be changed . displays on the screen and blinks. • After the reset has completed, the power shuts off and then comes back on the screen. 3 Press c/d to exit. The screen will not be restored......" Selected item H-Pos. Select from the Setup menu. See page 42 for setting a secret number. • "Return to the factory preset values" displays on .
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... V-Chip (DTV Only) Secret No. " " indicates the item is not set . (See page 42.) • "V-Chip" and "Status" will not work . (See page 42.) MPAA TV Guidelines Can. French Ratings 7 Press MENU to select "Can. is working , and then the secret number...42.) 2 Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0- 9. Status Canadian French ratings 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Canadian English ratings. 2 Press a/b to exit. aaaa 4 Press a/b to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK When the V-CHIP BLOCK is set to reactivate BLOCK. (See pages 45 and 47.) Method 3: Switch off the TV power...
... V-Chip (DTV Only) Secret No. " " indicates the item is not set . (See page 42.) • "V-Chip" and "Status" will not work . (See page 42.) MPAA TV Guidelines Can. French Ratings 7 Press MENU to select "Can. is working , and then the secret number...42.) 2 Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0- 9. Status Canadian French ratings 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Canadian English ratings. 2 Press a/b to exit. aaaa 4 Press a/b to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK When the V-CHIP BLOCK is set to reactivate BLOCK. (See pages 45 and 47.) Method 3: Switch off the TV power...
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NOTE • CABLE and SAT cannot be selected at the same time. ■ SAT control buttons 1 SOURCE POWER 1 Turns the cable converter power on and off . 2 0-9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch . 3 FLASHBACK * 3 Press to switch...viewing options 1 2 ■ Cable control buttons When the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SAT, the cable converter connected to the TV can be operated using 1 to 4. 1 SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off . 2 0-9, • (DOT) Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you...
NOTE • CABLE and SAT cannot be selected at the same time. ■ SAT control buttons 1 SOURCE POWER 1 Turns the cable converter power on and off . 2 0-9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch . 3 FLASHBACK * 3 Press to switch...viewing options 1 2 ■ Cable control buttons When the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SAT, the cable converter connected to the TV can be operated using 1 to 4. 1 SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off . 2 0-9, • (DOT) Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you...
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The following 1 to 10 can be used to control the VCR. 1 CH r/s Press to select the channel of the TV tuner on the VCR. 2 SOURCE POWER Turns the power of the VCR on and off . 3 F Sets pauses and still pictures. 4 G Rewinds the tape and allows picture search. 5 H Stops the tape transport...display. 8 ENTER, a/b/c/d ENTER: Press to activate the selected function. Each time you press it , you to the start of the previous chapter. 3 SOURCE POWER Turns the power of the DVD player on and off . 4 F Sets pauses and still pictures. 5 G Hold down to fast forward. 10 I Starts playback. ■...
The following 1 to 10 can be used to control the VCR. 1 CH r/s Press to select the channel of the TV tuner on the VCR. 2 SOURCE POWER Turns the power of the VCR on and off . 3 F Sets pauses and still pictures. 4 G Rewinds the tape and allows picture search. 5 H Stops the tape transport...display. 8 ENTER, a/b/c/d ENTER: Press to activate the selected function. Each time you press it , you to the start of the previous chapter. 3 SOURCE POWER Turns the power of the DVD player on and off . 4 F Sets pauses and still pictures. 5 G Hold down to fast forward. 10 I Starts playback. ■...
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... correct? (See page 34.) • Are screen mode adjustments such as this case, operate the unit after first turning on the power of the TV or unplugging the AC cord and replugging it under strong or fluorescent lighting? • Is a fluorescent light illuminated near a ... and 27.) • Is the room too bright? Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed MUTE on the remote control unit? (See page 19.) • The TV sometimes makes a cracking sound. • This is not a malfunction. Set it to direct sunlight...
... correct? (See page 34.) • Are screen mode adjustments such as this case, operate the unit after first turning on the power of the TV or unplugging the AC cord and replugging it under strong or fluorescent lighting? • Is a fluorescent light illuminated near a ... and 27.) • Is the room too bright? Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed MUTE on the remote control unit? (See page 19.) • The TV sometimes makes a cracking sound. • This is not a malfunction. Set it to direct sunlight...
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...* * * _ (0-999) D C 1 0 * * * * (0-9999) D C 1 1 * * * * (0-6383) CH UP C H U P x _ _ _ The channel number of TV b1 CH DOWN C H D W x _ _ _ The channel number of a closed caption. It input-switches by Dot [PC] [AV] 9 _ _ _ Full Screen [AV] MUTE M U T...ERR Return code (0DH) Command table • Commands not indicated here are not guaranteed to INPUT1~INPUT6. CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER POWER SETTING P O W R 0 _ _ _ Power Off INPUT SELECTION A TOGGLE I T G D x _ _ _ (Toggle) TV I TVD0 _ _ _ INPUT1-6 I A V D * _ _ _ Input terminal number (1-6) INPUT SELECTION B INPUT 1...
...* * * _ (0-999) D C 1 0 * * * * (0-9999) D C 1 1 * * * * (0-6383) CH UP C H U P x _ _ _ The channel number of TV b1 CH DOWN C H D W x _ _ _ The channel number of a closed caption. It input-switches by Dot [PC] [AV] 9 _ _ _ Full Screen [AV] MUTE M U T...ERR Return code (0DH) Command table • Commands not indicated here are not guaranteed to INPUT1~INPUT6. CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER POWER SETTING P O W R 0 _ _ _ Power Off INPUT SELECTION A TOGGLE I T G D x _ _ _ (Toggle) TV I TVD0 _ _ _ INPUT1-6 I A V D * _ _ _ Input terminal number (1-6) INPUT SELECTION B INPUT 1...
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...Audio out OSD language English/French/Spanish Power Requirement Power Consumption Weight TV only AC 120 V, 60 Hz 247 W (0.7 W Standby with AC 120V) 62.8 lbs./28.5 kg Dimension*2 (W g H g D) TV only 4019/32 g 2637/64 g...the inside back cover. • As part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product ...Super View & BLACK TFT LCD (Actual screen size 42 1/64o measured diagonally) 6,220,800 dots (1920 g 1080 g 3 dots) TV-standard (CCIR) American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System TV Function Receiving Channel VHF/UHF...
...Audio out OSD language English/French/Spanish Power Requirement Power Consumption Weight TV only AC 120 V, 60 Hz 247 W (0.7 W Standby with AC 120V) 62.8 lbs./28.5 kg Dimension*2 (W g H g D) TV only 4019/32 g 2637/64 g...the inside back cover. • As part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product ...Super View & BLACK TFT LCD (Actual screen size 42 1/64o measured diagonally) 6,220,800 dots (1920 g 1080 g 3 dots) TV-standard (CCIR) American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System TV Function Receiving Channel VHF/UHF...