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.... • Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when it . • To protect the panel, do not place the AC cord under the TV set . • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this could cause an afterimage to remain. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Outdoor Antenna Grounding...; If the panel is dusty, use an anti-static brush, which 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...
.... • Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when it . • To protect the panel, do not place the AC cord under the TV set . • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this could cause an afterimage to remain. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Outdoor Antenna Grounding...; If the panel is dusty, use an anti-static brush, which 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...
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...the battery compartment. Mixing old and new batteries can result in contact with their terminals corresponding to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for an extended period of time... THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON - If the POWER indicator on the AQUOS television still does not light up, press TV POWER on the remote control to the AQUOS television. Be sure to storage conditions. • If you will not be... and new batteries. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP.
...the battery compartment. Mixing old and new batteries can result in contact with their terminals corresponding to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for an extended period of time... THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON - If the POWER indicator on the AQUOS television still does not light up, press TV POWER on the remote control to the AQUOS television. Be sure to storage conditions. • If you will not be... and new batteries. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP.
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Contents 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 Preparation 12 Using the remote control unit 12 Cautions ... the stand 49 Setting the TV on the wall 49 Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting-Digital broadcasting 50 Specifications 51 Optional accessory 51 Calling for Service 53 LIMITED WARRANTY 53 Dimensional drawings • The dimensional drawings for the LCD TV set are shown on the...
Contents 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 Preparation 12 Using the remote control unit 12 Cautions ... the stand 49 Setting the TV on the wall 49 Troubleshooting 50 Troubleshooting-Digital broadcasting 50 Specifications 51 Optional accessory 51 Calling for Service 53 LIMITED WARRANTY 53 Dimensional drawings • The dimensional drawings for the LCD TV set are shown on the...
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...pages 17 and 47.) 15 7 INPUT: Select a TV input source. (TV, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5) (See pages 29 and 30.) 8 VOL k/l: Set the volume. (See page 18.) 9 SURROUND: Select Surround settings. (See page 18.) 16 10 FREEZE: Set the still image. The lighting will light. 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 mode...
...pages 17 and 47.) 15 7 INPUT: Select a TV input source. (TV, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5) (See pages 29 and 30.) 8 VOL k/l: Set the volume. (See page 18.) 9 SURROUND: Select Surround settings. (See page 18.) 16 10 FREEZE: Set the still image. The lighting will light. 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 mode...
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...to a 75-ohm terminal through a 300/75-ohm adapter (Commercially available). 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat the rear of the TV set . (The breaking of internal circuit, etc.) F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable Connecting Antenna Cable 1 Cable without tools (Commercially available). If...round) 3 Combination VHF/ UHF antenna Home Antenna terminal (75-ohm) Coaxial cable (commercially available) • Connect the antenna cable to your TV set . 1. The heat may cause deformation of the remote control unit. • The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote ...
...to a 75-ohm terminal through a 300/75-ohm adapter (Commercially available). 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat the rear of the TV set . (The breaking of internal circuit, etc.) F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable Connecting Antenna Cable 1 Cable without tools (Commercially available). If...round) 3 Combination VHF/ UHF antenna Home Antenna terminal (75-ohm) Coaxial cable (commercially available) • Connect the antenna cable to your TV set . 1. The heat may cause deformation of the remote control unit. • The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote ...
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...connect your Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player or other external equipment using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable, input the audio signal to set PC input signals. PC format compatibility chart It is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. PC Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency VESA ...., Inc. 14 Connecting a PC format You can use the INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminal when connecting a PC. Refer to page 36 to set the PC format correctly to a PC with an HDMI terminal HDMI cable (commercially available) PC NOTE • The HDMI terminals only support digital signal...
...connect your Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player or other external equipment using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable, input the audio signal to set PC input signals. PC format compatibility chart It is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. PC Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency VESA ...., Inc. 14 Connecting a PC format You can use the INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminal when connecting a PC. Refer to page 36 to set the PC format correctly to a PC with an HDMI terminal HDMI cable (commercially available) PC NOTE • The HDMI terminals only support digital signal...
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... (POWER) ON Lighting (Green) OFF/Standby Lights off . Lights off Lighting (Green) Lights off . TV status indicator (SLEEP) "Off" is selected in SLEEP setting "30", "60", "90" or "120" is selected in OPC setting • See page 25 for the first time. NOTE • If you are not going ...from the AC outlet. • 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 32 for details. See page 22 for a long period of time, be ...
... (POWER) ON Lighting (Green) OFF/Standby Lights off . Lights off Lighting (Green) Lights off . TV status indicator (SLEEP) "Off" is selected in SLEEP setting "30", "60", "90" or "120" is selected in OPC setting • See page 25 for the first time. NOTE • If you are not going ...from the AC outlet. • 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 32 for details. See page 22 for a long period of time, be ...
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... ] Example Found [ 20 ] Air ANALOG 2 Audio : MONO NOTE • If no channel is selected in Antenna setting: Press c/d to select "Air" or "Cable". Press ENTER to the TV. (See page 12.) 3. Language Air/Cable CH Search Analog & Digital Search Start Analog Search Start Cancel • The... Language Air/Cable CH Search Start Cancel Language Air/Cable CH Search English Français Español Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection made with your TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable". 2 Press c/d to select "Start", and then press ENTER. Example Language...
... ] Example Found [ 20 ] Air ANALOG 2 Audio : MONO NOTE • If no channel is selected in Antenna setting: Press c/d to select "Air" or "Cable". Press ENTER to the TV. (See page 12.) 3. Language Air/Cable CH Search Analog & Digital Search Start Analog Search Start Cancel • The... Language Air/Cable CH Search Start Cancel Language Air/Cable CH Search English Français Español Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection made with your TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable". 2 Press c/d to select "Start", and then press ENTER. Example Language...
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...8226; Within 30 minutes of the methods below . Press MUTE. • M will not suddenly output a loud sound as the volume level is set to enjoy natural, realistic surround sound. Audio status Output device Speaker Output Select Fixed Variable Variable sound Mute * When "Output Select" is silenced....can be displayed on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is set to 0 automatically. ■ Using SURROUND on the screen changes as VOL k/l on the menu items. (See page 27.) 18 Watching TV Simple button operations for changing volume/sound ■ Changing the volume You...
...8226; Within 30 minutes of the methods below . Press MUTE. • M will not suddenly output a loud sound as the volume level is set to enjoy natural, realistic surround sound. Audio status Output device Speaker Output Select Fixed Variable Variable sound Mute * When "Output Select" is silenced....can be displayed on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is set to 0 automatically. ■ Using SURROUND on the screen changes as VOL k/l on the menu items. (See page 27.) 18 Watching TV Simple button operations for changing volume/sound ■ Changing the volume You...
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... can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available. • Stereo broadcasts View programs like weather information. Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode The types of sound other than the main audio for multiple audio tracks to toggle between audio ... ANALOG 2 Audio : SAP(ST) Air ANALOG 2 Audio : MONO 19 SAP sound: Listen to fixed mono-sound mode. 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 match the television broadcast...
... can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available. • Stereo broadcasts View programs like weather information. Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode The types of sound other than the main audio for multiple audio tracks to toggle between audio ... ANALOG 2 Audio : SAP(ST) Air ANALOG 2 Audio : MONO 19 SAP sound: Listen to fixed mono-sound mode. 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 match the television broadcast...
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... 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. 20 a/b/c/d: Press to the selected input terminal. - RETURN: Press to return to the previous step. 1 Item displayed in yellow • This...input signal. There are various reasons why items cannot be selected. 4 Item displayed in brackets • This indicates the current setting for the remote control. The bar will change in the operation manual are for explanation purposes (some are as follows: - Basic adjustment...
... 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. 20 a/b/c/d: Press to the selected input terminal. - RETURN: Press to return to the previous step. 1 Item displayed in yellow • This...input signal. There are various reasons why items cannot be selected. 4 Item displayed in brackets • This indicates the current setting for the remote control. The bar will change in the operation manual are for explanation purposes (some are as follows: - Basic adjustment...
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Basic adjustment settings Menu items for TV/INPUT 1/2/3 Picture OPC Page 25 Backlight Page 25 Contrast Page 25 Brightness Page 25 Color Page 25 Tint Page 25 Sharpness Page 25 Advanced Color Temp Page 26 Black Page 26 3D-Y/C Page 26 Monochrome Page 26 Film Mode Page 26 Range of OPC Page 26 ... 28 Menu items for HDMI (INPUT 4/5) Picture OPC Page 25 Backlight Page 25 Contrast Page 25 Brightness Page 25 Color Page 25 Tint Page 25 Sharpness Page 25 Advanced Color Temp Page 26 Black Page 26 Monochrome Page 26 Film Mode Page 26 Range of OPC Page 26 Audio Treble Page...
Basic adjustment settings Menu items for TV/INPUT 1/2/3 Picture OPC Page 25 Backlight Page 25 Contrast Page 25 Brightness Page 25 Color Page 25 Tint Page 25 Sharpness Page 25 Advanced Color Temp Page 26 Black Page 26 3D-Y/C Page 26 Monochrome Page 26 Film Mode Page 26 Range of OPC Page 26 ... 28 Menu items for HDMI (INPUT 4/5) Picture OPC Page 25 Backlight Page 25 Contrast Page 25 Brightness Page 25 Color Page 25 Tint Page 25 Sharpness Page 25 Advanced Color Temp Page 26 Black Page 26 Monochrome Page 26 Film Mode Page 26 Range of OPC Page 26 Audio Treble Page...
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...the screen, and then press ENTER. Channel Setup If initial setup does not memorize all channels viewable in Antenna setting: Press c/d to step 3. 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 to select "Air" or "Cable". Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection made with your TV and try EZ Setup again. • If you select "Analog Search Start" and initiate the channel search, the CH ...
...the screen, and then press ENTER. Channel Setup If initial setup does not memorize all channels viewable in Antenna setting: Press c/d to step 3. 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 to select "Air" or "Cable". Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection made with your TV and try EZ Setup again. • If you select "Analog Search Start" and initiate the channel search, the CH ...
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...;rm the antenna configuration through the "Antenna Setup - 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 check the signal strength of the selected channel... DIGITAL In order to 2 in Signal Strength in Antenna Setup - NOTE • This function is based on the current channel. Basic adjustment settings Channel memory setting 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Setup". 2 Press a/b to select "Antenna Setup DIGITAL", and...
...;rm the antenna configuration through the "Antenna Setup - 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 check the signal strength of the selected channel... DIGITAL In order to 2 in Signal Strength in Antenna Setup - NOTE • This function is based on the current channel. Basic adjustment settings Channel memory setting 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Setup". 2 Press a/b to select "Antenna Setup DIGITAL", and...
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Basic adjustment settings Favorite channel setting This function allows you to register. A B C D Air 3 Deleting a favorite channel 1 Press FAVORITE and the favorite channel screen displays. 2 Press a/b to select "1 Data Clear", and then ... register. 6 Press MENU to delete, and then press ENTER. Using FAVORITE CH on the MENU screen. 1 Select the channel you can also set your favorite channels easily. By setting the favorite channels in advance, you want to register as a favorite channel. 2 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to...
Basic adjustment settings Favorite channel setting This function allows you to register. A B C D Air 3 Deleting a favorite channel 1 Press FAVORITE and the favorite channel screen displays. 2 Press a/b to select "1 Data Clear", and then ... register. 6 Press MENU to delete, and then press ENTER. Using FAVORITE CH on the MENU screen. 1 Select the channel you can also set your favorite channels easily. By setting the favorite channels in advance, you want to register as a favorite channel. 2 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to...
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...to select "On" or "On: Display". See page 26. 25 OPC setting Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. OPC Off 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 to set in "Backlight". NOTE • For resetting all Picture adjustment items to the factory preset values, ...
...to select "On" or "On: Display". See page 26. 25 OPC setting Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. OPC Off 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 to set in "Backlight". NOTE • For resetting all Picture adjustment items to the factory preset values, ...
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...through e16 f16 through e15 NOTE • The range of OPC settings are active only when the OPC is set to On. • The maximum setting cannot be set to a smaller number than the maximum setting. • Depending on the brightness of the surrounding light, the ... level range of the OPC sensor's automatic adjustments can be set according to a bigger number than the minimum setting. • The minimum setting cannot be set to your preferences. Basic adjustment settings Advanced picture adjustments This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality. 1 ...
...through e16 f16 through e15 NOTE • The range of OPC settings are active only when the OPC is set to On. • The maximum setting cannot be set to a smaller number than the maximum setting. • Depending on the brightness of the surrounding light, the ... level range of the OPC sensor's automatic adjustments can be set according to a bigger number than the minimum setting. • The minimum setting cannot be set to your preferences. Basic adjustment settings Advanced picture adjustments This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality. 1 ...
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... from Decrease audio the right speaker from the left speaker 4 Press MENU to exit. NOTE • Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to "Variable". • For resetting all Audio adjustment items to the factory preset values, press a/b to select "Reset", press ENTER, press c/d to ... adjustment You can be required on the remote control unit. • Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to "Variable". • For some discs, setup may be set using the "Audio" menu. 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Audio". 2 Press a/b...
... from Decrease audio the right speaker from the left speaker 4 Press MENU to exit. NOTE • Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to "Variable". • For resetting all Audio adjustment items to the factory preset values, press a/b to select "Reset", press ENTER, press c/d to ... adjustment You can be required on the remote control unit. • Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to "Variable". • For some discs, setup may be set using the "Audio" menu. 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Audio". 2 Press a/b...
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...press c/d to select "Power Control". 2 Press a/b to select "No Signal Off", and then press ENTER. 3 Press c/d to optimize the settings of Digital broadcasting. The optical output terminal outputs audio signal in PCM form. If your digital audio system does not support Dolby Digital, select "... the program you to select "Enable", and then press ENTER. Basic adjustment settings Power Control Power control setting allows you to exit. No signal off When set to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the TV. PCM Dolby Digital NOTE • "Disable" is connected to "Enable", ...
...press c/d to select "Power Control". 2 Press a/b to select "No Signal Off", and then press ENTER. 3 Press c/d to optimize the settings of Digital broadcasting. The optical output terminal outputs audio signal in PCM form. If your digital audio system does not support Dolby Digital, select "... the program you to select "Enable", and then press ENTER. Basic adjustment settings Power Control Power control setting allows you to exit. No signal off When set to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the TV. PCM Dolby Digital NOTE • "Disable" is connected to "Enable", ...
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...type is not plugged in clearly from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. Input Select If the image does not come in , you set INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 to Auto, the TV will automatically select the input signal. • Check the operation manual of selectable sources ...appears. INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 4 Press MENU to exit. • The setting is stored and can also select the input source by pressing a/b. • If the corresponding input is incorrect, ...
...type is not plugged in clearly from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. Input Select If the image does not come in , you set INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 to Auto, the TV will automatically select the input signal. • Check the operation manual of selectable sources ...appears. INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 4 Press MENU to exit. • The setting is stored and can also select the input source by pressing a/b. • If the corresponding input is incorrect, ...