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... manual (g1) NOTE • Always use the AC cord supplied with the stand unit. 3 1 Insert the stand into the openings on the bottom of the TV. 2 Insert and tighten the 4 long screws into the 4 holes on . Hex key 2 Attach the supporting post for the stand unit onto the base using ...the box for the stand unit as shown below. This will prevent it from the AC INPUT terminal. • Before performing work spread cushioning over . 1 Confirm that there are provided with the product. QUICK REFERENCE Attaching the stand • ...
... manual (g1) NOTE • Always use the AC cord supplied with the stand unit. 3 1 Insert the stand into the openings on the bottom of the TV. 2 Insert and tighten the 4 long screws into the 4 holes on . Hex key 2 Attach the supporting post for the stand unit onto the base using ...the box for the stand unit as shown below. This will prevent it from the AC INPUT terminal. • Before performing work spread cushioning over . 1 Confirm that there are provided with the product. QUICK REFERENCE Attaching the stand • ...
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...AV MODE 39 Input Signal (for PC input mode 39 Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions..... 40 Caption Setup 41 Secret number setting for parental control .......... 42 Parental control (... drawings • The dimensional drawings for Analog PC input mode only 33 Fine Sync. adjustment (for the LCD TV set are shown on the power 16 Turning off...an external equipment image 30 Input Select 30 Displaying an image from HDMI equipment ........ 32 Input Skip 32 Useful adjustment settings 33 Auto Sync. Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1 Trademarks 2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY ...
...AV MODE 39 Input Signal (for PC input mode 39 Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions..... 40 Caption Setup 41 Secret number setting for parental control .......... 42 Parental control (... drawings • The dimensional drawings for Analog PC input mode only 33 Fine Sync. adjustment (for the LCD TV set are shown on the power 16 Turning off...an external equipment image 30 Input Select 30 Displaying an image from HDMI equipment ........ 32 Input Skip 32 Useful adjustment settings 33 Auto Sync. Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1 Trademarks 2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY ...
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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 the previous menu screen. 24 FAVORITE CH 27 A, B, C, D: Select 4 preset favorite channels in low-light situations.... Turns the power of the external equipment on and off if no operations are performed within about 5 seconds. When the input source is TV, INPUT 1, 2 or 3: STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, USER, DYNAMIC (Fixed), DYNAMIC. The lighting will light. Press again to...
...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 the previous menu screen. 24 FAVORITE CH 27 A, B, C, D: Select 4 preset favorite channels in low-light situations.... Turns the power of the external equipment on and off if no operations are performed within about 5 seconds. When the input source is TV, INPUT 1, 2 or 3: STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, USER, DYNAMIC (Fixed), DYNAMIC. The lighting will light. Press again to...
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...You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 or INPUT 6 terminals when connecting to a Blu-ray disc player, HDDVD player, DVD player, a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) and other audiovisual equipment. When using composite cable. (INPUT 1, 2 or 3) Blu-ray disc player/HD-DVD player/ DVD player/Digital TV STB AV cable (...Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player, DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game console or camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. (See pages 30 to the HDMI terminal. 13 Connecting a Blu...
...You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 or INPUT 6 terminals when connecting to a Blu-ray disc player, HDDVD player, DVD player, a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) and other audiovisual equipment. When using composite cable. (INPUT 1, 2 or 3) Blu-ray disc player/HD-DVD player/ DVD player/Digital TV STB AV cable (...Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player, DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game console or camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. (See pages 30 to the HDMI terminal. 13 Connecting a Blu...
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...enjoy the AQUOS 1080p display capability, connect your Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player or other audiovisual equipment can use the INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. External audio devices Optical fiber cable (commercially available) Connecting HDMI equipment You can ...other external equipment using composite cable. HDMI equipment HDMI cable (commercially available) NOTE • When using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable, input the audio signal to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal. (See page 29 for details.) PCM audio outputs from the...
...enjoy the AQUOS 1080p display capability, connect your Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player or other audiovisual equipment can use the INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. External audio devices Optical fiber cable (commercially available) Connecting HDMI equipment You can ...other external equipment using composite cable. HDMI equipment HDMI cable (commercially available) NOTE • When using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable, input the audio signal to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal. (See page 29 for details.) PCM audio outputs from the...
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...DVI terminal, use a DVI cable (commercially available) instead of a RGB/DVI conversion cable. Power Management is necessary to a PC with an HDMI terminal. (INPUT 4 or 5) PC HDMI cable (commercially available) NOTE • The HDMI terminals only support digital signal. When connecting to a PC with a DVI terminal... available) NOTE • If you are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Co., Inc. 15 VGA and XGA are connecting the TV to set PC input signals. PC compatibility chart It is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association.
...DVI terminal, use a DVI cable (commercially available) instead of a RGB/DVI conversion cable. Power Management is necessary to a PC with an HDMI terminal. (INPUT 4 or 5) PC HDMI cable (commercially available) NOTE • The HDMI terminals only support digital signal. When connecting to a PC with a DVI terminal... available) NOTE • If you are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Co., Inc. 15 VGA and XGA are connecting the TV to set PC input signals. PC compatibility chart It is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association.
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... for this item. 2 Item in brackets • This indicates the current setting for the remote control. The bar will change in the selected input modes, but the main reasons are the same. • The screens in yellow • This indicates the item currently selected. • Press... setting screen. 21 ENTER: Press to go to operate the menu. On-Screen Display Example Option Audio Only 1 Digital Noise Reduction [Off] 2 Input Select [VIDEO] Output select [Fixed] Color System [Auto] Caption Setup 3 Program Title Display [No] 4 MENU: Press to the next step or ...
... for this item. 2 Item in brackets • This indicates the current setting for the remote control. The bar will change in the selected input modes, but the main reasons are the same. • The screens in yellow • This indicates the item currently selected. • Press... setting screen. 21 ENTER: Press to go to operate the menu. On-Screen Display Example Option Audio Only 1 Digital Noise Reduction [Off] 2 Input Select [VIDEO] Output select [Fixed] Color System [Auto] Caption Setup 3 Program Title Display [No] 4 MENU: Press to the next step or ...
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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 27 Fine Motion Page 27 3D-Y/C Page 27 Monochrome Page 27 Film Mode Page 27 Range ... 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 42-47 Position Page 34 Language Page 34 Reset Page 34 Option Audio Only Page 38 Digital Noise Reduction Page 38...
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 27 Fine Motion Page 27 3D-Y/C Page 27 Monochrome Page 27 Film Mode Page 27 Range ... 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 42-47 Position Page 34 Language Page 34 Reset Page 34 Option Audio Only Page 38 Digital Noise Reduction Page 38...
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...with your region, follow the instructions below to exit. NOTE • If no channel is selected in the set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. Channel Setup If initial setup does not memorize all channels viewable in Antenna setting: Press c/d to step.... 3 Press a/b to select "Air/Cable", and then press ENTER. 4 Press a/b to step 4. 3 Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0-9. See page 42 for all channels viewable in your TV and try channel search again. • If you select "Analog Search Start" and initiate the channel search, ...
...with your region, follow the instructions below to exit. NOTE • If no channel is selected in the set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. Channel Setup If initial setup does not memorize all channels viewable in Antenna setting: Press c/d to step.... 3 Press a/b to select "Air/Cable", and then press ENTER. 4 Press a/b to step 4. 3 Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0-9. See page 42 for all channels viewable in your TV and try channel search again. • If you select "Analog Search Start" and initiate the channel search, ...
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... 0 Antenna Setup - DIGITAL. 2 Press a/b to select "Channel Strength", and then press ENTER. 3 Input the 2-digit channel number to check the signal strength of the selected channel. • Make sure the ... a digital broadcast antenna. NOTE • Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV. 3 Press a/b to select "Signal Strength". • The signal strength of the antenna to ... can confirm the antenna configuration through the "Antenna Setup - See page 42 for DIGITAL (Air) only. When viewing DIGITAL broadcasts: 1 Press a/b to select the channel...
... 0 Antenna Setup - DIGITAL. 2 Press a/b to select "Channel Strength", and then press ENTER. 3 Input the 2-digit channel number to check the signal strength of the selected channel. • Make sure the ... a digital broadcast antenna. NOTE • Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV. 3 Press a/b to select "Signal Strength". • The signal strength of the antenna to ... can confirm the antenna configuration through the "Antenna Setup - See page 42 for DIGITAL (Air) only. When viewing DIGITAL broadcasts: 1 Press a/b to select the channel...
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...-Y/C Provides high quality images with Reddish tone Black Changes the viewing depth by automatically adjusting the dark portion of an image for input signal from Composite Video and analog broadcasts (air and cable). The adjustment range of the OPC sensor can be set to view... fast-action video more clearly. 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 "...
...-Y/C Provides high quality images with Reddish tone Black Changes the viewing depth by automatically adjusting the dark portion of an image for input signal from Composite Video and analog broadcasts (air and cable). The adjustment range of the OPC sensor can be set to view... fast-action video more clearly. 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 "...
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... outputs audio signal in PCM form. NOTE • "Disable" is connected to an AV amplifier or similar device whose DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT terminal is the factory preset value. 29 Audio Setup You can output digital audio to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the... 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. PCM Dolby Digital NOTE • "Disable" is no operation for 15 minutes. 1 Press MENU to display the...
... outputs audio signal in PCM form. NOTE • "Disable" is connected to an AV amplifier or similar device whose DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT terminal is the factory preset value. 29 Audio Setup You can output digital audio to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the... 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. PCM Dolby Digital NOTE • "Disable" is no operation for 15 minutes. 1 Press MENU to display the...
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... are not displayed or displayed without any color. Be sure to select "Input Select", and then press ENTER. connection priority. • You can be selected on the TV. Selecting input signal type (INPUT 1, INPUT 2) 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press ...c/d to select "Option". 2 Press a/b to connect the INPUT 1 or 2: 1 COMPONENT VIDEO 2 VIDEO equipment beforehand. Using...
... are not displayed or displayed without any color. Be sure to select "Input Select", and then press ENTER. connection priority. • You can be selected on the TV. Selecting input signal type (INPUT 1, INPUT 2) 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press ...c/d to select "Option". 2 Press a/b to connect the INPUT 1 or 2: 1 COMPONENT VIDEO 2 VIDEO equipment beforehand. Using...
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Option Audio Only Digital Noise Reduction [Off] Input Select [Auto] Output Select [Fixed] 4 Press a/b to select the equipment connected to exit. 31 Auto DIGITAL ANALOG 5 Press MENU to INPUT 6 terminal, and then press ENTER. INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 INPUT6 2 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Option". 3 Press a/b to select INPUT 6. Using external equipment DVI input signal setting (INPUT 6) 1 Press INPUT to select "Input Select", and then press ENTER.
Option Audio Only Digital Noise Reduction [Off] Input Select [Auto] Output Select [Fixed] 4 Press a/b to select the equipment connected to exit. 31 Auto DIGITAL ANALOG 5 Press MENU to INPUT 6 terminal, and then press ENTER. INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 INPUT6 2 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Option". 3 Press a/b to select INPUT 6. Using external equipment DVI input signal setting (INPUT 6) 1 Press INPUT to select "Input Select", and then press ENTER.
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... operation. 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Setup". 2 Press a/b to select "Input Skip", and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b to select the Input (INPUT 4, INPUT 5, INPUT 6) you wish to exit. NOTE • Refer to your external equipment operation manual for the signal type. • "Signal Type" is only... the HDMI terminal. Auto View Enable Disable Set whether or not to the HDMI terminal, the image may not come in clearly. 32 INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 INPUT6 Input Skip This setting allows you to skip the HDMI or DVI...
... operation. 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Setup". 2 Press a/b to select "Input Skip", and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b to select the Input (INPUT 4, INPUT 5, INPUT 6) you wish to exit. NOTE • Refer to your external equipment operation manual for the signal type. • "Signal Type" is only... the HDMI terminal. Auto View Enable Disable Set whether or not to the HDMI terminal, the image may not come in clearly. 32 INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 INPUT6 Input Skip This setting allows you to skip the HDMI or DVI...
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... (black) edges, or is moved while executing Auto Sync. • Be sure to connect the PC to the TV and switch it on before starting Auto Sync. • It is being input, so it to the left or right. may fail even if "Completed" displays. • Auto Sync. Yes ... [ 20] a b Reset 30% 4 Press MENU to exit. failed. • Auto Sync. V-Pos. Adjust when the image flickers with vertical stripes. adjustment (for DVI input mode only) Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to select the specific adjustment item. is needed to optimize the image. 1 Press...
... (black) edges, or is moved while executing Auto Sync. • Be sure to connect the PC to the TV and switch it on before starting Auto Sync. • It is being input, so it to the left or right. may fail even if "Completed" displays. • Auto Sync. Yes ... [ 20] a b Reset 30% 4 Press MENU to exit. failed. • Auto Sync. V-Pos. Adjust when the image flickers with vertical stripes. adjustment (for DVI input mode only) Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to select the specific adjustment item. is needed to optimize the image. 1 Press...
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See page 42 for setting a secret number. • "Return to the factory preset values" displays on the screen. 4 Press c/d to exit. The screen will have returned to select "Yes", and then press ENTER. • "Now, TV will not be changed . • The Secret number...select "Language", and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b to select the desired language listed on . Example Reset If complex adjustments are stored separately according to input source. 34 V-Pos. H-Pos. [ 0] a10 b10 V-Pos. [ 0] a20 b20 Reset Now initializing... NOTE • For resetting adjustments to the ...
See page 42 for setting a secret number. • "Return to the factory preset values" displays on the screen. 4 Press c/d to exit. The screen will have returned to select "Yes", and then press ENTER. • "Now, TV will not be changed . • The Secret number...select "Language", and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b to select the desired language listed on . Example Reset If complex adjustments are stored separately according to input source. 34 V-Pos. H-Pos. [ 0] a10 b10 V-Pos. [ 0] a20 b20 Reset Now initializing... NOTE • For resetting adjustments to the ...
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...Off 30 60 4 Press a/b/c/d to select the new name for the input mode, and then press ENTER. 120 90 Example INPUT SOURCE TV DVD NOTE • Select "Off" by pressing SLEEP to cancel the sleep timer. • The TV will enter the standby when the remaining time reaches zero. • When... the sleep timer is TV. 35 Sleep Timer: Remaining 30 1 Press INPUT to select the desired input source. 2 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press...
...Off 30 60 4 Press a/b/c/d to select the new name for the input mode, and then press ENTER. 120 90 Example INPUT SOURCE TV DVD NOTE • Select "Off" by pressing SLEEP to cancel the sleep timer. • The TV will enter the standby when the remaining time reaches zero. • When... the sleep timer is TV. 35 Sleep Timer: Remaining 30 1 Press INPUT to select the desired input source. 2 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press...
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...ratio in a full screen programs. The screen. Detects the resolution of the signal and displays an image with input signal type. 1 Press VIEW MODE. • The View Mode menu displays. top and bottom of pixels ...Press VIEW MODE or a/b while the View Mode menu is cropped. Input signal 16:9 Stretch Dot by Dot 4:3 Keeps the original For viewing wide- Useful adjustment settings View Mode ...for PC input mode You can select the screen size. NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments...
...ratio in a full screen programs. The screen. Detects the resolution of the signal and displays an image with input signal type. 1 Press VIEW MODE. • The View Mode menu displays. top and bottom of pixels ...Press VIEW MODE or a/b while the View Mode menu is cropped. Input signal 16:9 Stretch Dot by Dot 4:3 Keeps the original For viewing wide- Useful adjustment settings View Mode ...for PC input mode You can select the screen size. NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments...
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..., such as VOL, MUTE, SURROUND, AUDIO) is output without screen image. Program Title Display Select the CH display when changing channels for the INPUT 1/2 VIDEO and INPUT 3. NTSC - PAL-N NOTE • "Color System" can set the screen off and enjoy audio only. displays "Program Info." Useful adjustment...what controls the audio output. Color System Select the video signal system compatible with VOL k/l on the remote control unit or VOLl/k on the TV. • Sound via the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is not adjustable and outputs at a consistent level. • Sound via speaker is muted....
..., such as VOL, MUTE, SURROUND, AUDIO) is output without screen image. Program Title Display Select the CH display when changing channels for the INPUT 1/2 VIDEO and INPUT 3. NTSC - PAL-N NOTE • "Color System" can set the screen off and enjoy audio only. displays "Program Info." Useful adjustment...what controls the audio output. Color System Select the video signal system compatible with VOL k/l on the remote control unit or VOLl/k on the TV. • Sound via the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is not adjustable and outputs at a consistent level. • Sound via speaker is muted....