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... place any 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 an anti-static brush, which is grounded so as this product to remain. Article 810... electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 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...
... place any 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 an anti-static brush, which is grounded so as this product to remain. Article 810... electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 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...
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...30° 30° IMPORTANT: The POWER indicator on the AQUOS television should light GREEN indicating you have power to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for an extended period of batteries can result in old batteries... batteries as soon as they are worn out. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. 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 ...
...30° 30° IMPORTANT: The POWER indicator on the AQUOS television should light GREEN indicating you have power to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for an extended period of batteries can result in old batteries... batteries as soon as they are worn out. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. 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 ...
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...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 11 Remote control unit 12 Preparation 13 Using the remote control unit 13 Cautions regarding remote control unit........... 13 Antennas 13 Watching TV... Display 35 Sleep Timer 35 Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions..... 36 Caption Setup 37 Secret number setting for parental control........... 38 Parental control (setting V-CHIP level 40 How to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK 43 Reactivating the temporarily...
...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 11 Remote control unit 12 Preparation 13 Using the remote control unit 13 Cautions regarding remote control unit........... 13 Antennas 13 Watching TV... Display 35 Sleep Timer 35 Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions..... 36 Caption Setup 37 Secret number setting for parental control........... 38 Parental control (setting V-CHIP level 40 How to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK 43 Reactivating the temporarily...
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...(See page 46.) 15 7 INPUT: Select a TV input source. (TV, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5) (See pages 27 and 31.) 8 VOL k/l: Set the volume. (See page 17.) 9 SURROUND: Select Surround settings. (See page 17.) 16 10 FREEZE: Set the still image. The lighting will light. Press ...again to return to press FUNCTION and DISPLAY at the TV. 12 Part names Remote control unit 1 14 2 3...
...(See page 46.) 15 7 INPUT: Select a TV input source. (TV, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5) (See pages 27 and 31.) 8 VOL k/l: Set the volume. (See page 17.) 9 SURROUND: Select Surround settings. (See page 17.) 16 10 FREEZE: Set the still image. The lighting will light. Press ...again to return to press FUNCTION and DISPLAY at the TV. 12 Part names Remote control unit 1 14 2 3...
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...tools (Commercially available). 2. Antennas To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. In addition, do not expose the remote control unit to the TV set . 1. The heat may cause damage to your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector, plug it into the antenna ...UHF ANTENNA ANTENNA 300-ohm twin-lead 300-ohm twin-lead Combiner (commercially available) IN OUT or 75-ohm coaxial cable 13 If your TV set. (The breaking of the remote control unit. • The remote control unit may prevent proper operation. Preparation Using the remote control unit ...
...tools (Commercially available). 2. Antennas To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. In addition, do not expose the remote control unit to the TV set . 1. The heat may cause damage to your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector, plug it into the antenna ...UHF ANTENNA ANTENNA 300-ohm twin-lead 300-ohm twin-lead Combiner (commercially available) IN OUT or 75-ohm coaxial cable 13 If your TV set. (The breaking of the remote control unit. • The remote control unit may prevent proper operation. Preparation Using the remote control unit ...
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...) "Off" is selected in OPC setting • See page 23 for details. See page 20 for the first time. If the TV has been turned on the TV gradually turns off Lighting (Green) 14 Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program POWER POWER indicator OPC indicator TV POWER (On/Standby) Turning on the...; Weak electric power is still consumed even when POWER is selected in OPC setting "On" or "On: Display" is turned off. Turning off the power Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control. • The TV enters standby mode and the image on the screen disappears. • The ...
...) "Off" is selected in OPC setting • See page 23 for details. See page 20 for the first time. If the TV has been turned on the TV gradually turns off Lighting (Green) 14 Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program POWER POWER indicator OPC indicator TV POWER (On/Standby) Turning on the...; Weak electric power is still consumed even when POWER is selected in OPC setting "On" or "On: Display" is turned off. Turning off the power Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control. • The TV enters standby mode and the image on the screen disappears. • The ...
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...unit. (See page 8.) 2. Select "Search Start", and then press ENTER. • If you press TV POWER on the remote control unit. 1. Plug in the set area. 4 Press c/d to move down . Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection is found, confirm the type of connection made with your... TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable". 3 Press c/d to the AC outlet. (See page 7.) Language setting Select from standby. Perform the following steps before you are receiving both an analog signal and a ...
...unit. (See page 8.) 2. Select "Search Start", and then press ENTER. • If you press TV POWER on the remote control unit. 1. Plug in the set area. 4 Press c/d to move down . Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection is found, confirm the type of connection made with your... TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable". 3 Press c/d to the AC outlet. (See page 7.) Language setting Select from standby. Perform the following steps before you are receiving both an analog signal and a ...
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... To decrease the volume, press VOLl. Audio status Output device Speaker Output Select Fixed Variable Variable sound Mute * When "Output Select" is set to "Variable", the indicator on the screen changes as VOL k/l on the remote control unit Mutes the current sound output. Changing the volume.... Volume adjustment 20 NOTE • VOLl/k on the TV operates the same as shown below . • Mute will not suddenly output a loud sound as the volume level is set to enjoy natural, realistic surround sound. Watching TV Simple button operations for changing volume/sound Using MUTE on ...
... To decrease the volume, press VOLl. Audio status Output device Speaker Output Select Fixed Variable Variable sound Mute * When "Output Select" is set to "Variable", the indicator on the screen changes as VOL k/l on the remote control unit Mutes the current sound output. Changing the volume.... Volume adjustment 20 NOTE • VOLl/k on the TV operates the same as shown below . • Mute will not suddenly output a loud sound as the volume level is set to enjoy natural, realistic surround sound. Watching TV Simple button operations for changing volume/sound Using MUTE on ...
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...In addition, it is possible for the program. You can receive mono sound, stereo sound and Secondary Audio Programs (SAP). 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 a second ...sound.) If stereo sound is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode The types of sound other than the main audio for multiple audio tracks to toggle between audio modes. The TV with MTS can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where ...
...In addition, it is possible for the program. You can receive mono sound, stereo sound and Secondary Audio Programs (SAP). 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 a second ...sound.) If stereo sound is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode The types of sound other than the main audio for multiple audio tracks to toggle between audio modes. The TV with MTS can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where ...
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... 29 Output Select Page 34 Quick Shoot Page 34 Color System Page 35 Caption Setup Page 37 Program Title Display Page 35 Favorite CH Page 22 Digital Setup Audio Setup Page 26 19 a/b/c/d:...Page 23 Backlight Page 23 Contrast Page 23 Brightness Page 23 Color Page 23 Tint Page 23 Sharpness Page 23 Advanced Color Temp Page 24 Black Page 24 3D-Y/C Page 24 Monochrome Page 24 ...Bass Page 25 Balance Page 25 Surround Page 25 MENU: Press to the previous step. Basic adjustment settings Menu operation buttons Use the following buttons on the screen or adjust a selected item. Power Control ...
... 29 Output Select Page 34 Quick Shoot Page 34 Color System Page 35 Caption Setup Page 37 Program Title Display Page 35 Favorite CH Page 22 Digital Setup Audio Setup Page 26 19 a/b/c/d:...Page 23 Backlight Page 23 Contrast Page 23 Brightness Page 23 Color Page 23 Tint Page 23 Sharpness Page 23 Advanced Color Temp Page 24 Black Page 24 3D-Y/C Page 24 Monochrome Page 24 ...Bass Page 25 Balance Page 25 Surround Page 25 MENU: Press to the previous step. Basic adjustment settings Menu operation buttons Use the following buttons on the screen or adjust a selected item. Power Control ...
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...then press ENTER. • If you already set the Secret No., go to move down . Channel search Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Antenna setting in the set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret...no channel is found , confirm the type of connection is found , confirm the type of connection made with your TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable". 6 Press c/d to move down . Language setting Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press ...
...then press ENTER. • If you already set the Secret No., go to move down . Channel search Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Antenna setting in the set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret...no channel is found , confirm the type of connection is found , confirm the type of connection made with your TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable". 6 Press c/d to move down . Language setting Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press ...
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...the DIGITAL (Air) antenna is made with your TV. 3 Press a/b to select "Antenna Setup DIGITAL", and then press ENTER. • If you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. See page 38 for setting a secret number. 4 Press a/b to select...on the current channel. Signal Strength Channel Strength Signal Strength Current 0 Max 0 5 Press MENU to exit. DIGITAL" screen. Basic adjustment settings Channel memory setting 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Setup". 3 Press a/b to select "CH Setup", and then...
...the DIGITAL (Air) antenna is made with your TV. 3 Press a/b to select "Antenna Setup DIGITAL", and then press ENTER. • If you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. See page 38 for setting a secret number. 4 Press a/b to select...on the current channel. Signal Strength Channel Strength Signal Strength Current 0 Max 0 5 Press MENU to exit. DIGITAL" screen. Basic adjustment settings Channel memory setting 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Setup". 3 Press a/b to select "CH Setup", and then...
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... ENTER. 4 Press c/d to select "Yes", and then press ENTER. 5 Press MENU to register. Deleting a favorite channel 1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Favorite channel setting. 2 Press a/b to select "1 Data Clear", and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b/ c/d to select the channel you want to register as a favorite channel. 3 Press... • You can delete aAilrl the favorite channels by selecting "All Data Clear" in step 2 in 4 different categories. By setting the favorite channels in advance, you to exit. Using FAVORITE CH on the remote control unit Using Favorite CH on the MENU screen...
... ENTER. 4 Press c/d to select "Yes", and then press ENTER. 5 Press MENU to register. Deleting a favorite channel 1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Favorite channel setting. 2 Press a/b to select "1 Data Clear", and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b/ c/d to select the channel you want to register as a favorite channel. 3 Press... • You can delete aAilrl the favorite channels by selecting "All Data Clear" in step 2 in 4 different categories. By setting the favorite channels in advance, you to exit. Using FAVORITE CH on the remote control unit Using Favorite CH on the MENU screen...
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... [b12] a16 Contrast [b30] 0 Brightness [ 0] a30 Color [ 0] a30 Tint [ 0] a30 Sharpness [ 0] a10 Advanced Reset On : Display b16 b40 b30 b30 b30 b10 NOTE • When set in "Backlight". Selected item Off On On: Display Description The brightness is fixed at the value...intensity For more color intensity Tint Skin tones become Skin tones become purplish greenish Sharpness For less sharpness For more sharpness NOTE • Select "Advanced" and then press ENTER to set to sense surrounding light. • When set "Color Temp.", "Black", "3D-Y/C", "Monochrome", "Film Mode" or ...
... [b12] a16 Contrast [b30] 0 Brightness [ 0] a30 Color [ 0] a30 Tint [ 0] a30 Sharpness [ 0] a10 Advanced Reset On : Display b16 b40 b30 b30 b30 b10 NOTE • When set in "Backlight". Selected item Off On On: Display Description The brightness is fixed at the value...intensity For more color intensity Tint Skin tones become Skin tones become purplish greenish Sharpness For less sharpness For more sharpness NOTE • Select "Advanced" and then press ENTER to set to sense surrounding light. • When set "Color Temp.", "Black", "3D-Y/C", "Monochrome", "Film Mode" or ...
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..., converts film source Range of OPC The brightness level range of the OPC sensor's automatic adjustments can be set to a maximum of e16 and a minimum of f16. Basic adjustment settings Advanced picture adjustments This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to...
..., converts film source Range of OPC The brightness level range of the OPC sensor's automatic adjustments can be set to a maximum of e16 and a minimum of f16. Basic adjustment settings Advanced picture adjustments This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to...
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... and then press ENTER. Surround Surround effects can be required on the remote control unit. • Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set using the "Audio" menu. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Audio". 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen...25 Surround] Audio Power Control 2 Press c/d to your preference with the following settings. NOTE • Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to "Variable". • For some discs, setup may be set to "Variable". • For resetting all Audio adjustment items to the factory...
... and then press ENTER. Surround Surround effects can be required on the remote control unit. • Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set using the "Audio" menu. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Audio". 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen...25 Surround] Audio Power Control 2 Press c/d to your preference with the following settings. NOTE • Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to "Variable". • For some discs, setup may be set to "Variable". • For resetting all Audio adjustment items to the factory...
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... power shuts down, the remaining time displays every minute. 5 Press MENU to optimize the settings of the program you to exit. NOTE • "Disable" is the factory preset value. • When a TV program finishes, this function may not operate. Audio Setup You can output digital audio to ...• Five minutes before the power shuts down if there is no signal for 3 hours. 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in No signal off When set to "Enable", the power will automatically shut down , the remaining time displays every minute. 4 Press MENU to select "Enable", and then press ENTER....
... power shuts down, the remaining time displays every minute. 5 Press MENU to optimize the settings of the program you to exit. NOTE • "Disable" is the factory preset value. • When a TV program finishes, this function may not operate. Audio Setup You can output digital audio to ...• Five minutes before the power shuts down if there is no signal for 3 hours. 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in No signal off When set to "Enable", the power will automatically shut down , the remaining time displays every minute. 4 Press MENU to select "Enable", and then press ENTER....
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...of external equipment to the INPUT1 terminal. Using external equipment You can be selected on the TV. Displaying an external equipment image This explanation is for the setting when connecting a DVD player to your external equipment operation manual for external equipment connection. ...Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Option". 3 Press a/b to your TV like a DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game console or camcorder. The setting is pressed, the input source toggles. • Refer to select "Input Select", and then press ENTER...
...of external equipment to the INPUT1 terminal. Using external equipment You can be selected on the TV. Displaying an external equipment image This explanation is for the setting when connecting a DVD player to your external equipment operation manual for external equipment connection. ...Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Option". 3 Press a/b to your TV like a DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game console or camcorder. The setting is pressed, the input source toggles. • Refer to select "Input Select", and then press ENTER...
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... terminal. 4 Press a/b to select "HDMI Setup", and then press ENTER. 7 Press MENU to select the desired setting and press ENTER. INPUT4 Auto View Enable/Disable Set whether or not to your external equipment operation manual for an audio 3 Press c/d to AUDIO terminal of INPUT 4. Select... HDMI equipment HDMI equipment 1 To watch an HDMI equipment image, select "INPUT4" or "INPUT5" from YCbCr 4:2:2 the HDMI terminal. TV INPUT1 INPUT2 HDMI Setup items Selectable items Description INPUT3 Signal Type RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4/ Select the video signal type from "INPUT SOURCE" menu ...
... terminal. 4 Press a/b to select "HDMI Setup", and then press ENTER. 7 Press MENU to select the desired setting and press ENTER. INPUT4 Auto View Enable/Disable Set whether or not to your external equipment operation manual for an audio 3 Press c/d to AUDIO terminal of INPUT 4. Select... HDMI equipment HDMI equipment 1 To watch an HDMI equipment image, select "INPUT4" or "INPUT5" from YCbCr 4:2:2 the HDMI terminal. TV INPUT1 INPUT2 HDMI Setup items Selectable items Description INPUT3 Signal Type RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4/ Select the video signal type from "INPUT SOURCE" menu ...
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...conserve energy while on the screen, and then press ENTER. 5 Press MENU to exit. Standby Mode Standby Mode may be set to either start the TV quickly from standby. Description Centers the image by moving it up or down. NOTE • For resetting adjustments to the...the item to the desired position. 6 Press MENU to exit. V-Pos. Useful adjustment settings Input Skip This setting allows you wish to skip, and then press ENTER. Select from the Setup menu. Language setting You can easily move the image position as shown on the Input Selection operation. 1 Press...
...conserve energy while on the screen, and then press ENTER. 5 Press MENU to exit. Standby Mode Standby Mode may be set to either start the TV quickly from standby. Description Centers the image by moving it up or down. NOTE • For resetting adjustments to the...the item to the desired position. 6 Press MENU to exit. V-Pos. Useful adjustment settings Input Skip This setting allows you wish to skip, and then press ENTER. Select from the Setup menu. Language setting You can easily move the image position as shown on the Input Selection operation. 1 Press...