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.... • Menu items that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of the TV. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). The numbers are...
.... • Menu items that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of the TV. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). The numbers are...
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...: 1-800-BE-SHARP For Business Customers: URL http://www.sharpusa.com INFORMATION: This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for proper grounding... CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are designed to environmental considerations. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-42D72U This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...
...: 1-800-BE-SHARP For Business Customers: URL http://www.sharpusa.com INFORMATION: This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for proper grounding... CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are designed to environmental considerations. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-42D72U This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...
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...Select a place with the product. The vents and other similar surface, since insufficient ventilation can cause the product to always carry the TV by the manufacturer. • Selecting the location - do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless ...a bed, sofa, rug or other openings in this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is not designed for long periods of the TV. • Lightning - in case the panel breaks. • Heat - or near water - Use only the mounting hardware recommended by two people holding...
...Select a place with the product. The vents and other similar surface, since insufficient ventilation can cause the product to always carry the TV by the manufacturer. • Selecting the location - do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless ...a bed, sofa, rug or other openings in this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is not designed for long periods of the TV. • Lightning - in case the panel breaks. • Heat - or near water - Use only the mounting hardware recommended by two people holding...
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... type of candle or flames on the product. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set . • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners or chemical cloth to an antenna discharge unit, size...; Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when it 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...
... type of candle or flames on the product. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set . • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners or chemical cloth to an antenna discharge unit, size...; Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when it 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...
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...accessories are 8 screws (4 short screws and 4 long screws) 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 . This will prevent it from the AC INPUT terminal. • Before performing work spread... cushioning over . 1 Confirm that there are provided with the TV. Hex key 2 Attach the supporting post for the stand unit onto the base using the box for the stand unit as shown below. Long screw...
...accessories are 8 screws (4 short screws and 4 long screws) 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 . This will prevent it from the AC INPUT terminal. • Before performing work spread... cushioning over . 1 Confirm that there are provided with the TV. Hex key 2 Attach the supporting post for the stand unit onto the base using the box for the stand unit as shown below. Long screw...
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To safely remove the AQUOS television from the TV. • TV angle cannot be used with supplied AC cord. To clean the outer cabinet, use liquid or aerosol cleaners. NOTE • TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC ... make sure not to place it by spraying a soft lint free cloth with cable clamps and a cable tie. Ferrite core 7 AC outlet • Place the TV close to use only and should be adjusted. Clean the screen by a heat source or use near water. The screen is designed for stability. •...
To safely remove the AQUOS television from the TV. • TV angle cannot be used with supplied AC cord. To clean the outer cabinet, use liquid or aerosol cleaners. NOTE • TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC ... make sure not to place it by spraying a soft lint free cloth with cable clamps and a cable tie. Ferrite core 7 AC outlet • Place the TV close to use only and should be adjusted. Clean the screen by a heat source or use near water. The screen is designed for stability. •...
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... the battery compartment. IMPORTANT: IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON - IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause chemical leakage in contact with skin can result in your AQUOS... 8 Chemicals that come in old batteries. • Remove batteries as soon as they are worn out. 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 "AAA" size batteries (supplied with the product). 3...
... the battery compartment. IMPORTANT: IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON - IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause chemical leakage in contact with skin can result in your AQUOS... 8 Chemicals that come in old batteries. • Remove batteries as soon as they are worn out. 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 "AAA" size batteries (supplied with the product). 3...
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...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 ... drawings for Analog PC input mode only 33 Fine Sync. adjustment (for the LCD TV set are shown on the power 16 Turning off the power 16 Initial setup... IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1 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 Remote control unit 11...
...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 ... drawings for Analog PC input mode only 33 Fine Sync. adjustment (for the LCD TV set are shown on the power 16 Turning off the power 16 Initial setup... IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1 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 Remote control unit 11...
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... are performed within about 5 seconds. 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...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 32.) 8 VOL k/l: Set the volume. (See page 19.) 16 9 SURROUND: Select...
... are performed within about 5 seconds. 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...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 32.) 8 VOL k/l: Set the volume. (See page 19.) 16 9 SURROUND: Select...
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... uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with tools. The following is a flat "twin-lead" cable that are used for a coaxial cable. If your TV set , do not tighten F-type connector with an F-type connector, plug it into the antenna terminal at ) NOTICE F-type connector should be fingertightened...explanation of the types of the remote control unit. • The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote control sensor on the TV. A 75-ohm system is under direct sunlight. If tools are used , it may prevent proper operation. Cautions regarding the remote control unit ...
... uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with tools. The following is a flat "twin-lead" cable that are used for a coaxial cable. If your TV set , do not tighten F-type connector with an F-type connector, plug it into the antenna terminal at ) NOTICE F-type connector should be fingertightened...explanation of the types of the remote control unit. • The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote control sensor on the TV. A 75-ohm system is under direct sunlight. If tools are used , it may prevent proper operation. Cautions regarding the remote control unit ...
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...8226; See page 14 for connecting a Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player, DVD player or a Digital TV STB to 32.) CAUTION • To protect equipment, always turn off the TV before connecting any external equipment. • Please read the relevant operation manual (Blu-ray disc player, etc.) ...types of external equipment to your external equipment using DVI cable. (INPUT 6) Blu-ray disc player/HD-DVD player/ DVD player/Digital TV STB DVI cable (commercially available) Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) NOTE • To enjoy the AQUOS 1080p display capability, connect...
...8226; See page 14 for connecting a Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player, DVD player or a Digital TV STB to 32.) CAUTION • To protect equipment, always turn off the TV before connecting any external equipment. • Please read the relevant operation manual (Blu-ray disc player, etc.) ...types of external equipment to your external equipment using DVI cable. (INPUT 6) Blu-ray disc player/HD-DVD player/ DVD player/Digital TV STB DVI cable (commercially available) Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) NOTE • To enjoy the AQUOS 1080p display capability, connect...
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... 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz VESA Standard O 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 VGA and XGA are connecting the TV to display XGA and WXGA signal. Power Management is necessary to set PC input signals. When connecting to set the PC format correctly to a PC...
... 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz VESA Standard O 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 VGA and XGA are connecting the TV to display XGA and WXGA signal. Power Management is necessary to set PC input signals. When connecting to set the PC format correctly to a PC...
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...: Display" is selected in OPC setting • See page 26 for a long period of time, be invoked. Turning off the power Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control unit. • The TV enters standby and the image on the screen disappears. • The POWER indicator on the... electric power is still consumed even when POWER is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) NOTE • The initial setup starts when the TV powers on before, the EZ Setup will not be sure to remove the AC cord from the Setup menu. If the...
...: Display" is selected in OPC setting • See page 26 for a long period of time, be invoked. Turning off the power Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control unit. • The TV enters standby and the image on the screen disappears. • The POWER indicator on the... electric power is still consumed even when POWER is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) NOTE • The initial setup starts when the TV powers on before, the EZ Setup will not be sure to remove the AC cord from the Setup menu. If the...
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...to search both analog and digital broadcasts or "Analog Search Start" to the AC outlet. (See page 7.) Channel search Channel auto search makes the TV look for the first time, it will start automatically. • To exit the Channel search screen, select "Cancel", and then press ENTER.... Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 8.) 2. Example Language Air/Cable CH Search Air Cable 3 When "Air" is made with your TV and try EZ Setup again. (See page 23.) 17 Example CH Search Air [ 25 ] Found [ 20 ] Air ANALOG 2 Audio : MONO NOTE •...
...to search both analog and digital broadcasts or "Analog Search Start" to the AC outlet. (See page 7.) Channel search Channel auto search makes the TV look for the first time, it will start automatically. • To exit the Channel search screen, select "Cancel", and then press ENTER.... Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 8.) 2. Example Language Air/Cable CH Search Air Cable 3 When "Air" is made with your TV and try EZ Setup again. (See page 23.) 17 Example CH Search Air [ 25 ] Found [ 20 ] Air ANALOG 2 Audio : MONO NOTE •...
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... within a few seconds. • When you enter 0-9 and • (DOT), channel selection will be made if there is no channel has been changed after the TV is no operation within a few seconds. • If you enter 0-9 only, channel selection will happen. • Complete the above steps within a few seconds. To select... currently tuned channel. Air 22.1 Air DIGITAL 22.1 NOTE • When you push "0" by itself, nothing will be made if there is turned on the TV. Watching TV Simple button operations for VHF/UHF/CATV/DIGITAL.
... within a few seconds. • When you enter 0-9 and • (DOT), channel selection will be made if there is no channel has been changed after the TV is no operation within a few seconds. • If you enter 0-9 only, channel selection will happen. • Complete the above steps within a few seconds. To select... currently tuned channel. Air 22.1 Air DIGITAL 22.1 NOTE • When you push "0" by itself, nothing will be made if there is turned on the TV. Watching TV Simple button operations for VHF/UHF/CATV/DIGITAL.
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... "Variable", the indicator on the remote control unit. Mute will cancel if you press SURROUND, the mode changes between On and Off. Watching TV Simple button operations for details on the Output Select function. Each time you press VOLl/k or MUTE. • Mute will not suddenly output... See page 38 for changing volume/sound ■ Changing the volume You can have passed. Volume adjustment 20 NOTE • VOLl/k on the TV operates the same as VOL k/l on the screen changes as the volume level is set to enjoy natural, realistic surround sound. Surround : Off ...
... "Variable", the indicator on the remote control unit. Mute will cancel if you press SURROUND, the mode changes between On and Off. Watching TV Simple button operations for details on the Output Select function. Each time you press VOLl/k or MUTE. • Mute will not suddenly output... See page 38 for changing volume/sound ■ Changing the volume You can have passed. Volume adjustment 20 NOTE • VOLl/k on the TV operates the same as VOL k/l on the screen changes as the volume level is set to enjoy natural, realistic surround sound. Surround : Off ...
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...another language or something completely different like live sporting events, shows and concerts in dynamic stereo sound. • SAP broadcasts Receive TV broadcasts in either in TV mode. MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack (either MAIN or SAP sound. SAP sound: Listen to accompany a single video... 2 Audio : MONO 20 NOTE • MTS only operates while in mono or stereo). Press AUDIO to toggle between audio modes. The TV with MTS can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available. • Stereo broadcasts View programs like weather information. The SAP ...
...another language or something completely different like live sporting events, shows and concerts in dynamic stereo sound. • SAP broadcasts Receive TV broadcasts in either in TV mode. MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack (either MAIN or SAP sound. SAP sound: Listen to accompany a single video... 2 Audio : MONO 20 NOTE • MTS only operates while in mono or stereo). Press AUDIO to toggle between audio modes. The TV with MTS can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available. • Stereo broadcasts View programs like weather information. The SAP ...
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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 ...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 ... 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 ...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 ... 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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... broadcasts, and then press ENTER. • The Channel search will be deleted. 4 Press c/d to select "Air" or "Cable". See page 42 for Cable Digital will start automatically. • To exit the Channel search screen, select "Cancel", and then press ENTER. 4 Press MENU to select...4. 3 Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0-9. If not, skip to manually memorize the channels. Channel search Channel auto search makes the TV look for Cable Digital will start automatically. • To exit the Channel search screen, select "Cancel", and then press ENTER. 7 Press MENU...
... broadcasts, and then press ENTER. • The Channel search will be deleted. 4 Press c/d to select "Air" or "Cable". See page 42 for Cable Digital will start automatically. • To exit the Channel search screen, select "Cancel", and then press ENTER. 4 Press MENU to select...4. 3 Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0-9. If not, skip to manually memorize the channels. Channel search Channel auto search makes the TV look for Cable Digital will start automatically. • To exit the Channel search screen, select "Cancel", and then press ENTER. 7 Press MENU...
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...digital air broadcasts, you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. DIGITAL" screen. 4 Press MENU to exit. See page 42 for each channel. Basic adjustment settings Channel memory setting 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Setup". 2 .... 3 Input the 2-digit channel number to check the signal strength of the selected channel. • Make sure the signal is made with your TV. 3 Press a/b to select "Signal Strength". • The signal strength of the antenna to obtain the maximum signal strength. NOTE • This...
...digital air broadcasts, you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. DIGITAL" screen. 4 Press MENU to exit. See page 42 for each channel. Basic adjustment settings Channel memory setting 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Setup". 2 .... 3 Input the 2-digit channel number to check the signal strength of the selected channel. • Make sure the signal is made with your TV. 3 Press a/b to select "Signal Strength". • The signal strength of the antenna to obtain the maximum signal strength. NOTE • This...