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... liquids, such as this product to the television equipment, be placed on the top or near the TV set. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items. • Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the...
... liquids, such as this product to the television equipment, be placed on the top or near the TV set. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items. • Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the...
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... the AQUOS television. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. Mixing old and new batteries can result in old batteries. • Remove batteries as soon... • Do not mix old and new batteries. Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for an ...DOES NOT POWER ON - Chemicals that leak from it. QUICK REFERENCE If the remote control fails to operate TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two "...
... the AQUOS television. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. Mixing old and new batteries can result in old batteries. • Remove batteries as soon... • Do not mix old and new batteries. Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for an ...DOES NOT POWER ON - Chemicals that leak from it. QUICK REFERENCE If the remote control fails to operate TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two "...
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...Trademarks 2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Supplied accessories 6 QUICK REFERENCE 6 Attaching the stand 6 Contents 9 Part names 10 TV (Front 10 TV (Rear 10 ...Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode 20 Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode 20 Basic adjustment settings 21 Menu operation buttons 21 On-Screen Display 21 Menu items for TV/INPUT 1/2/3 22 Menu items for the LCD TV set...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...
...Trademarks 2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Supplied accessories 6 QUICK REFERENCE 6 Attaching the stand 6 Contents 9 Part names 10 TV (Front 10 TV (Rear 10 ...Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode 20 Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode 20 Basic adjustment settings 21 Menu operation buttons 21 On-Screen Display 21 Menu items for TV/INPUT 1/2/3 22 Menu items for the LCD TV set...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...
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...to return to 32.) 8 VOL k/l: Set the volume. (See page 19.) 16 9 SURROUND: Select Surround settings. (See page 19.) 10 FREEZE: Set the still image. 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...buttons on and off. 4 External equipment operational buttons: Operate 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...
...to return to 32.) 8 VOL k/l: Set the volume. (See page 19.) 16 9 SURROUND: Select Surround settings. (See page 19.) 10 FREEZE: Set the still image. 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...buttons on and off. 4 External equipment operational buttons: Operate 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...
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... available) • Connect the antenna cable to a terminal without tools (Commercially available). When connecting the RF cable to the TV set . (The breaking of the TV set. 1. The heat may cause deformation of connections that are used for a coaxial cable. The following is a brief explanation of... the types of the remote control unit. • The remote control unit may prevent proper operation. If your TV set , do not place in the illustration as shown (1, 2, 3 or 4). 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 4 Separate VHF/ UHF antenna...
... available) • Connect the antenna cable to a terminal without tools (Commercially available). When connecting the RF cable to the TV set . (The breaking of the TV set. 1. The heat may cause deformation of connections that are used for a coaxial cable. The following is a brief explanation of... the types of the remote control unit. • The remote control unit may prevent proper operation. If your TV set , do not place in the illustration as shown (1, 2, 3 or 4). 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 4 Separate VHF/ UHF antenna...
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... component cable. (INPUT 1 or 2) Blu-ray disc player/HD-DVD player/ DVD player/Digital TV STB Audio cable (commercially available) Component video cable (commercially available) When using a component or DVI cable and set the equipment to 1080p output. • See page 14 for connecting a Blu-ray disc player..., HD-DVD player, DVD player or a Digital TV STB to the HDMI terminal. 13 To view external source images, select ...
... component cable. (INPUT 1 or 2) Blu-ray disc player/HD-DVD player/ DVD player/Digital TV STB Audio cable (commercially available) Component video cable (commercially available) When using a component or DVI cable and set the equipment to 1080p output. • See page 14 for connecting a Blu-ray disc player..., HD-DVD player, DVD player or a Digital TV STB to the HDMI terminal. 13 To view external source images, select ...
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... 5 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. Preparation Connecting a VCR, game console or camcorder A VCR, game console, camcorder and other external equipment using an HDMI cable and set the equipment to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal. (See page 29 for details.) PCM audio outputs from the terminal. When using composite...
... 5 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. Preparation Connecting a VCR, game console or camcorder A VCR, game console, camcorder and other external equipment using an HDMI cable and set the equipment to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal. (See page 29 for details.) PCM audio outputs from the terminal. When using composite...
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... DVI terminal, use a DVI cable (commercially available) instead of a RGB/DVI conversion cable. VGA and XGA are connecting the TV to set PC input signals. Power Management is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association. PC compatibility chart It is necessary to a PC... O O O O O O O O O O O O O DDC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Co., Inc. 15 Refer to page 39 to set the PC format correctly to a PC with a DVI terminal. (INPUT 6) PC with analog RGB terminal RGB/DVI conversion cable (commercially available) Ø 3.5 mm stereo...
... DVI terminal, use a DVI cable (commercially available) instead of a RGB/DVI conversion cable. VGA and XGA are connecting the TV to set PC input signals. Power Management is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association. PC compatibility chart It is necessary to a PC... O O O O O O O O O O O O O DDC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Co., Inc. 15 Refer to page 39 to set the PC format correctly to a PC with a DVI terminal. (INPUT 6) PC with analog RGB terminal RGB/DVI conversion cable (commercially available) Ø 3.5 mm stereo...
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... • Weak electric power is still consumed even when POWER is turned off TV status indicator (OPC) "Off" is selected in OPC setting "On" or "On: Display" is selected in SLEEP setting • See page 35 for details. TV status indicator (POWER) ON Lighting (Green) Standby Lights off . Turning off ...and the image on the screen disappears. • The POWER indicator on the TV turns off Lighting (Red) 16 TV status indicator (SLEEP) "Off" is selected in SLEEP setting "30", "60", "90" or "120" is selected in OPC setting • See page 26 for the first time. See page 23 ...
... • Weak electric power is still consumed even when POWER is turned off TV status indicator (OPC) "Off" is selected in OPC setting "On" or "On: Display" is selected in SLEEP setting • See page 35 for details. TV status indicator (POWER) ON Lighting (Green) Standby Lights off . Turning off ...and the image on the screen disappears. • The POWER indicator on the TV turns off Lighting (Red) 16 TV status indicator (SLEEP) "Off" is selected in SLEEP setting "30", "60", "90" or "120" is selected in OPC setting • See page 26 for the first time. See page 23 ...
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... Start Analog Search Start Cancel • The Channel search will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you press TV POWER on the remote control unit. 1. Plug in Antenna setting: Press a/b to select "Analog & Digital Search Start" to search both analog and digital broadcasts or "Analog.... • To exit the Channel search screen, select "Cancel", and then press ENTER. Watching TV Initial setup When you turn on the TV for all channels viewable in Antenna setting: Press c/d to select "Start", and then press ENTER. Press ENTER to select the desired language...
... Start Analog Search Start Cancel • The Channel search will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you press TV POWER on the remote control unit. 1. Plug in Antenna setting: Press a/b to select "Analog & Digital Search Start" to search both analog and digital broadcasts or "Analog.... • To exit the Channel search screen, select "Cancel", and then press ENTER. Watching TV Initial setup When you turn on the TV for all channels viewable in Antenna setting: Press c/d to select "Start", and then press ENTER. Press ENTER to select the desired language...
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...SURROUND produces Surround effect from the speakers. Volume adjustment 20 NOTE • VOLl/k on the TV operates the same as shown below . - However, the TV will not suddenly output a loud sound as the volume level is set to "Variable", the indicator on the screen changes as VOL k/l on the remote control .... (See page 28.) 19 Press MUTE. • M will be canceled after 30 minutes have the same settings by using one of pressing MUTE, mute can change the volume on the TV or on the remote control unit. ■ Using MUTE on the remote control unit Mutes the current sound output...
...SURROUND produces Surround effect from the speakers. Volume adjustment 20 NOTE • VOLl/k on the TV operates the same as shown below . - However, the TV will not suddenly output a loud sound as the volume level is set to "Variable", the indicator on the screen changes as VOL k/l on the remote control .... (See page 28.) 19 Press MUTE. • M will be canceled after 30 minutes have the same settings by using one of pressing MUTE, mute can change the volume on the TV or on the remote control unit. ■ Using MUTE on the remote control unit Mutes the current sound output...
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...Sound (MTS). The SAP feature allows a TV station to broadcast other information, which could be audio in TV mode. Examples: when receiving MTS and SAP STEREO mode MAINkSAP mode Air ANALOG 2 Audio : STEREO Air ANALOG 2 Audio : MAIN Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode The types of ...language, supplementary commentary or other than the main audio for multiple audio tracks to accompany a single video track. Watching TV Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of audio transmitted in a digital broadcast include SURROUND as well as shown below to...
...Sound (MTS). The SAP feature allows a TV station to broadcast other information, which could be audio in TV mode. Examples: when receiving MTS and SAP STEREO mode MAINkSAP mode Air ANALOG 2 Audio : STEREO Air ANALOG 2 Audio : MAIN Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode The types of ...language, supplementary commentary or other than the main audio for multiple audio tracks to accompany a single video track. Watching TV Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of audio transmitted in a digital broadcast include SURROUND as well as shown below to...
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... the item currently selected. • Press ENTER 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 an item can be selected. 4 Item displayed in grey • This indicates that ... may vary slightly from the actual screens. : Select ENTER : Enter RETURN : Back MENU : Exit The bar above is not compatible with each menu setting screen. 21 NOTE • Menu options differ in accordance with the current input signal. ENTER: Press to go to the next step or complete the...
... the item currently selected. • Press ENTER 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 an item can be selected. 4 Item displayed in grey • This indicates that ... may vary slightly from the actual screens. : Select ENTER : Enter RETURN : Back MENU : Exit The bar above is not compatible with each menu setting screen. 21 NOTE • Menu options differ in accordance with the current input signal. ENTER: Press to go to the next step or complete the...
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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 Black Page... Antenna Setup-DIGITAL Page 24 Input Skip Page 32 Input Label Page 35 Parental CTRL Pages 42-47 Position Page 34 Language Page 34 Reset Page 34 Option Audio Only Page 38 Digital ... 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 Black Page... Antenna Setup-DIGITAL Page 24 Input Skip Page 32 Input Label Page 35 Parental CTRL Pages 42-47 Position Page 34 Language Page 34 Reset Page 34 Option Audio Only Page 38 Digital ... 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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...secret number by using 0-9. NOTE • If no channel is selected in Antenna setting: Press c/d to select "Air" or "Cable". Channel search Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set the Secret No., go to search only analog broadcasts, and then press ENTER. ...press ENTER. 7 Press MENU to select "Start", and then press ENTER. See page 42 for all the channels in Antenna setting: Press c/d to exit. Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection made with your TV and try EZ Setup again. • If you select "Analog Search Start" and ...
...secret number by using 0-9. NOTE • If no channel is selected in Antenna setting: Press c/d to select "Air" or "Cable". Channel search Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set the Secret No., go to search only analog broadcasts, and then press ENTER. ...press ENTER. 7 Press MENU to select "Start", and then press ENTER. See page 42 for all the channels in Antenna setting: Press c/d to exit. Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection made with your TV and try EZ Setup again. • If you select "Analog Search Start" and ...
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... DIGITAL" screen. 4 Press MENU to receive digital air broadcasts, you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. NOTE • Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV. 3 Press a/b to check the signal strength of the selected channel. ...8226; Make sure the signal is available for DIGITAL (Air) only. Channel Strength The channel signal strength can confirm the antenna configuration through the "Antenna Setup - DIGITAL In order to exit. See page 42...
... DIGITAL" screen. 4 Press MENU to receive digital air broadcasts, you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. NOTE • Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV. 3 Press a/b to check the signal strength of the selected channel. ...8226; Make sure the signal is available for DIGITAL (Air) only. Channel Strength The channel signal strength can confirm the antenna configuration through the "Antenna Setup - DIGITAL In order to exit. See page 42...
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... 10.1 4 Press c/d to select the position in 4 different categories. Yes A B Air 3 No C D Air 10.1 25 Basic adjustment settings Favorite channel setting This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels, in the category, and then press ENTER to register. Using FAVORITE CH on the menu screen.... 4 Press a/b to select "Register", and then press ENTER. 5 Press a/b/ c/d to select the position in advance, you can also set your favorite channels in "Option" on the menu screen You can select your favorite channels easily. Deleting a favorite channel 1 Repeat steps 2 ...
... 10.1 4 Press c/d to select the position in 4 different categories. Yes A B Air 3 No C D Air 10.1 25 Basic adjustment settings Favorite channel setting This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels, in the category, and then press ENTER to register. Using FAVORITE CH on the menu screen.... 4 Press a/b to select "Register", and then press ENTER. 5 Press a/b/ c/d to select the position in advance, you can also set your favorite channels in "Option" on the menu screen You can select your favorite channels easily. Deleting a favorite channel 1 Repeat steps 2 ...
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... less sharpness For more sharpness NOTE • Select "Advanced" and then press ENTER to select "On" or "On: Display". Selected item Off On On: Display Description The brightness is fixed at the value set to "On: Display", OPC effect displays on the screen while adjusting... On Backlight [b12] a16 Contrast [b30] 0 Brightness [ 0] a30 Color [ 0] a30 Tint [ 0] a30 Sharpness [ b2] a10 Advanced Reset On : Display b16 b40 b30 b30 b30 b10 NOTE • When set "Color Temp.", "Black", "Fine Motion", "3D-Y/C", "Monochrome", "Film Mode" or "Range of the screen. Automatically...
... less sharpness For more sharpness NOTE • Select "Advanced" and then press ENTER to select "On" or "On: Display". Selected item Off On On: Display Description The brightness is fixed at the value set to "On: Display", OPC effect displays on the screen while adjusting... On Backlight [b12] a16 Contrast [b30] 0 Brightness [ 0] a30 Color [ 0] a30 Tint [ 0] a30 Sharpness [ b2] a10 Advanced Reset On : Display b16 b40 b30 b30 b30 b10 NOTE • When set "Color Temp.", "Black", "Fine Motion", "3D-Y/C", "Monochrome", "Film Mode" or "Range of the screen. Automatically...
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Basic adjustment settings Advanced picture adjustments This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality. 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Picture". 2 Press a/b to select "... range of OPC". 4 Press a/b (or c/d) to view fast-action video more clearly. Description f15 through e16 f16 through e15 NOTE • The range of OPC settings are active only when the OPC is small. 27 Color Temperature For a better white balance, use color temperature correction. Selected item Description High Mid-High...
Basic adjustment settings Advanced picture adjustments This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality. 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Picture". 2 Press a/b to select "... range of OPC". 4 Press a/b (or c/d) to view fast-action video more clearly. Description f15 through e16 f16 through e15 NOTE • The range of OPC settings are active only when the OPC is small. 27 Color Temperature For a better white balance, use color temperature correction. Selected item Description High Mid-High...
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...right speaker from the left speaker 4 Press MENU to select "Audio". NOTE • You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. Treble [ 0] a15 b15 Bass [ 0] a15 b15 Balance [ 0] L R Surround [Off] Reset 3 Press c/d to select "On", and ... a/b to select a specific adjustment item. 3 Press c/d to adjust the item to select "Surround", and then press ENTER. Basic adjustment settings Sound adjustment You can choose Surround by pressing SURROUND on the remote control unit. (See page 19.) • Audio menu is grayed out when ...
...right speaker from the left speaker 4 Press MENU to select "Audio". NOTE • You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. Treble [ 0] a15 b15 Bass [ 0] a15 b15 Balance [ 0] L R Surround [Off] Reset 3 Press c/d to select "On", and ... a/b to select a specific adjustment item. 3 Press c/d to adjust the item to select "Surround", and then press ENTER. Basic adjustment settings Sound adjustment You can choose Surround by pressing SURROUND on the remote control unit. (See page 19.) • Audio menu is grayed out when ...