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... 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 a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners or chemical cloth to clean it, such materials may damage the... 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...
... 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 a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners or chemical cloth to clean it, such materials may damage the... 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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...have different characteristics. • Do not mix old and new batteries. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. Be sure to follow the instructions below. • Do not mix batteries of batteries can cause a rash. Chemicals that come in contact ...: The POWER indicator on . UNPLUG THE AQUOS TELEVISION FROM THE OUTLET AND REPEAT THE INSTALLATION STEPS. Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for an extended period of new batteries or cause chemical...
...have different characteristics. • Do not mix old and new batteries. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. Be sure to follow the instructions below. • Do not mix batteries of batteries can cause a rash. Chemicals that come in contact ...: The POWER indicator on . UNPLUG THE AQUOS TELEVISION FROM THE OUTLET AND REPEAT THE INSTALLATION STEPS. Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for an extended period of new batteries or cause chemical...
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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 11 Remote control unit... Color System 35 Program Title 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 released V-CHIP BLOCK 43 Other viewing options...
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 11 Remote control unit... Color System 35 Program Title 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 released V-CHIP BLOCK 43 Other viewing options...
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... Register favorite channel. (See page 22.) 26 CC: Display captions from a closed-caption source. (See page 36.) 27 AV MODE: Select an audio or video setting. (STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, USER, DYNAMIC (Fixed), DYNAMIC.) (See page 33.) NOTE • When using the remote control unit, point it at the same ...page 14.) 2 DISPLAY: Display the channel information. 3 SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on and off the menu screen. 12 SLEEP: Set the sleep timer. (See page 35.) 13 AUDIO: Selects the MTS/SAP or the audio mode during multi-channel audio broadcasts. (See page 18.) 14...
... Register favorite channel. (See page 22.) 26 CC: Display captions from a closed-caption source. (See page 36.) 27 AV MODE: Select an audio or video setting. (STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, USER, DYNAMIC (Fixed), DYNAMIC.) (See page 33.) NOTE • When using the remote control unit, point it at the same ...page 14.) 2 DISPLAY: Display the channel information. 3 SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on and off the menu screen. 12 SLEEP: Set the sleep timer. (See page 35.) 13 AUDIO: Selects the MTS/SAP or the audio mode during multi-channel audio broadcasts. (See page 18.) 14...
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... shock. The following is generally a round cable with an F-type connector, plug it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the TV set . (The breaking of the lighting or the TV, or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote control sensor. Objects between the ...without tools (Commercially available). 2. Antennas To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. A 300-ohm system is under direct sunlight. If your TV set . 1. Preparation Using the remote control unit Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the TV is a flat "...
... shock. The following is generally a round cable with an F-type connector, plug it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the TV set . (The breaking of the lighting or the TV, or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote control sensor. Objects between the ...without tools (Commercially available). 2. Antennas To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. A 300-ohm system is under direct sunlight. If your TV set . 1. Preparation Using the remote control unit Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the TV is a flat "...
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... not going to remove the AC cord from the power outlet. • Weak electric power is still consumed even when POWER is selected in OPC setting • See page 23 for performing EZ Setup from the Setup menu. See page 20 for details. Lights off . Turning off the power Press POWER... TV for the first time. TV status indicator (POWER) ON OFF/Standby Lighting (Green) Lights off TV status indicator (OPC) "Off" is selected in OPC setting "On" or "On: Display" is turned off.
... not going to remove the AC cord from the power outlet. • Weak electric power is still consumed even when POWER is selected in OPC setting • See page 23 for performing EZ Setup from the Setup menu. See page 20 for details. Lights off . Turning off the power Press POWER... TV for the first time. TV status indicator (POWER) ON OFF/Standby Lighting (Green) Lights off TV status indicator (OPC) "Off" is selected in OPC setting "On" or "On: Display" is turned off.
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...steps before you live. If you are receiving both an analog signal and a digital signal through the cable, select "Yes" for CABLE Analog. Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection made with your TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable". 3 Press c/d to select "Air" or "Cable". ... Mode 2 Channel search Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the AC cord to the AC outlet. (See page 7.) Language setting Select from standby. Press ENTER to move down . Press c/d to select "Yes" or "No" for CABLE Analog & Digital, then press b to the...
...steps before you live. If you are receiving both an analog signal and a digital signal through the cable, select "Yes" for CABLE Analog. Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection made with your TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable". 3 Press c/d to select "Air" or "Cable". ... Mode 2 Channel search Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the AC cord to the AC outlet. (See page 7.) Language setting Select from standby. Press ENTER to move down . Press c/d to select "Yes" or "No" for CABLE Analog & Digital, then press b to the...
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...press SURROUND, the mode changes between On and Off. Audio status Output device Speaker Output Select Fixed Variable Variable sound Mute * When "Output Select" is set to "Variable", the indicator on the menu items. (See page 25.) 17 Surround : Off Surround : On NOTE • You can have passed... on the remote control unit SURROUND produces Surround effect from the speakers. Using SURROUND on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is set to enjoy natural, realistic surround sound. Off: Outputs the normal sound. 20 NOTE • See page 34 for details on the remote...
...press SURROUND, the mode changes between On and Off. Audio status Output device Speaker Output Select Fixed Variable Variable sound Mute * When "Output Select" is set to "Variable", the indicator on the menu items. (See page 25.) 17 Surround : Off Surround : On NOTE • You can have passed... on the remote control unit SURROUND produces Surround effect from the speakers. Using SURROUND on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is set to enjoy natural, realistic surround sound. Off: Outputs the normal sound. 20 NOTE • See page 34 for details on the remote...
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... Air ANALOG 2 Audio : MONO Air ANALOG 2 Audio : SAP(ST) Air ANALOG 2 Audio : MONO 18 This feature is possible for the program. Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode The types of sound other information. (SAP is mono sound.) If stereo sound is difficult to hear. • Obtain a clearer...to a second language, supplementary commentary or other than the main audio for multiple audio tracks to toggle between audio modes. Watching TV Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of audio transmitted in mono or stereo). The SAP feature allows...
... Air ANALOG 2 Audio : MONO Air ANALOG 2 Audio : SAP(ST) Air ANALOG 2 Audio : MONO 18 This feature is possible for the program. Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode The types of sound other information. (SAP is mono sound.) If stereo sound is difficult to hear. • Obtain a clearer...to a second language, supplementary commentary or other than the main audio for multiple audio tracks to toggle between audio modes. Watching TV Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of audio transmitted in mono or stereo). The SAP feature allows...
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... step or complete the setting. ENTER: Press to go to select a desired item on the remote control to operate the menu. The bar will change in accordance with operations Picture OPC Page 23 Backlight Page 23 Contrast Page 23 Brightness Page 23 Color Page 23 Tint Page 23 Sharpness Page 23 Advanced... 25 Balance Page 25 Surround Page 25 MENU: Press to the previous step. Menu items List of menu items to help you with each menu setting screen. Option Audio Only Page 34 Digital Noise Reduction Page 34 Input Select Page 31 HDMI Setup Page 29 Output Select Page 34 Quick Shoot...
... step or complete the setting. ENTER: Press to go to select a desired item on the remote control to operate the menu. The bar will change in accordance with operations Picture OPC Page 23 Backlight Page 23 Contrast Page 23 Brightness Page 23 Color Page 23 Tint Page 23 Sharpness Page 23 Advanced... 25 Balance Page 25 Surround Page 25 MENU: Press to the previous step. Menu items List of menu items to help you with each menu setting screen. Option Audio Only Page 34 Digital Noise Reduction Page 34 Input Select Page 31 HDMI Setup Page 29 Output Select Page 34 Quick Shoot...
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...viewable in your TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable". 6 Press c/d to step 5. 4 Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0-9. If you already set area. 7 Press c/d to select "Yes" for AIR Analog & Digital, then press b to exit. NOTE • If no channel is made with your ... channel is found , confirm the type of connection is found , confirm the type of connection made with your TV and try EZ Setup again. Language setting Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Setup". 3 Press ...
...viewable in your TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable". 6 Press c/d to step 5. 4 Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0-9. If you already set area. 7 Press c/d to select "Yes" for AIR Analog & Digital, then press b to exit. NOTE • If no channel is made with your ... channel is found , confirm the type of connection is found , confirm the type of connection made with your TV and try EZ Setup again. Language setting Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Setup". 3 Press ...
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... to skip, and then press b to move down. 2 Press c/d to select "CH Setup", and then press ENTER. • If you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. Signal Strength Channel Strength 1 2 CH Signal Strength Antenna Setup - See page 38 for...you need a digital broadcast antenna. DIGITAL" screen. NOTE • Make sure what kind of the antenna to receive digital air broadcasts, you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. DIGITAL In order to obtain the maximum signal strength. If necessary, adjust the direction of ...
... to skip, and then press b to move down. 2 Press c/d to select "CH Setup", and then press ENTER. • If you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. Signal Strength Channel Strength 1 2 CH Signal Strength Antenna Setup - See page 38 for...you need a digital broadcast antenna. DIGITAL" screen. NOTE • Make sure what kind of the antenna to receive digital air broadcasts, you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. DIGITAL In order to obtain the maximum signal strength. If necessary, adjust the direction of ...
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...in step 2 in Deleting a favorite channel. 22 Using FAVORITE CH on the remote control unit Using Favorite CH on the menu screen You can also set your favorite channels easily. A B C D Air 3 Deleting a favorite channel 1 Press FAVORITE and the favorite channel screen displays. 2 Press a/b ... and then press ENTER to register. A B C D Air Air 3 18 Air 10.1 Air 4 Press c/d to exit. Basic adjustment settings Favorite channel setting This function allows you can select your favorite channels in "Option" on the MENU screen. 1 Select the channel you want to register as ...
...in step 2 in Deleting a favorite channel. 22 Using FAVORITE CH on the remote control unit Using Favorite CH on the menu screen You can also set your favorite channels easily. A B C D Air 3 Deleting a favorite channel 1 Press FAVORITE and the favorite channel screen displays. 2 Press a/b ... and then press ENTER to register. A B C D Air Air 3 18 Air 10.1 Air 4 Press c/d to exit. Basic adjustment settings Favorite channel setting This function allows you can select your favorite channels in "Option" on the MENU screen. 1 Select the channel you want to register as ...
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... On Backlight [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 "Color Temp.", "Black", "3D-Y/C", "Monochrome", "Film Mode" or "Range of the screen. Selected item cbutton dbutton... NOTE • For resetting all Picture adjustment items to the factory preset values, press a/b to select "Reset", press ENTER, press c/d to set to select "On" or "On: Display". MENU [Picture] Picture Audio 5 Press MENU to "On: Display", OPC effect displays on the ...
... On Backlight [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 "Color Temp.", "Black", "3D-Y/C", "Monochrome", "Film Mode" or "Range of the screen. Selected item cbutton dbutton... NOTE • For resetting all Picture adjustment items to the factory preset values, press a/b to select "Reset", press ENTER, press c/d to set to select "On" or "On: Display". MENU [Picture] Picture Audio 5 Press MENU to "On: Display", OPC effect displays on the ...
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...source Range of OPC The brightness level range of the OPC sensor's automatic adjustments can be set to a bigger number than the minimum setting. • The minimum setting cannot be set to a maximum of e16 and a minimum of f16. Min. Selected item Description Off ...still images NOTE • 3D-Y/C is small. 24 Selected item Description Off Normal color On For viewing in monochrome. 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. ...
...source Range of OPC The brightness level range of the OPC sensor's automatic adjustments can be set to a bigger number than the minimum setting. • The minimum setting cannot be set to a maximum of e16 and a minimum of f16. Min. Selected item Description Off ...still images NOTE • 3D-Y/C is small. 24 Selected item Description Off Normal color On For viewing in monochrome. 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. ...
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...", and then press ENTER. 5 Press MENU to exit. 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 preset values, press a/b to select "Reset", ...", and then press ENTER. NOTE • You 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 displays. 3 ...
...", and then press ENTER. 5 Press MENU to exit. 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 preset values, press a/b to select "Reset", ...", and then press ENTER. NOTE • You 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 displays. 3 ...
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... INPUT terminal is the factory preset value. • When a TV program finishes, this function may not operate. No operation off When set to "Enable", the power will automatically shut down if there is no operation for 15 minutes. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays...the remaining time displays every minute. 5 Press MENU to exit. It reproduces sound from surround program of Digital broadcasting. Digital Setup This setting allows you to optimize the settings of digital. 2 Press a/b to select "No Operation Off", and then press ENTER. 5 Press MENU to exit. 3 Press ...
... INPUT terminal is the factory preset value. • When a TV program finishes, this function may not operate. No operation off When set to "Enable", the power will automatically shut down if there is no operation for 15 minutes. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays...the remaining time displays every minute. 5 Press MENU to exit. It reproduces sound from surround program of Digital broadcasting. Digital Setup This setting allows you to optimize the settings of digital. 2 Press a/b to select "No Operation Off", and then press ENTER. 5 Press MENU to exit. 3 Press ...
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... If the image does not come in clearly, you may need to change the input signal type setting on the "Input Select" menu. 5 Press MENU to your external equipment operation manual for the setting when connecting a DVD player to the INPUT1 terminal. Selecting the INPUT signal 1 Press MENU and... For INPUT1 signal Auto COMPONENT VIDEO To watch a DVD image, select "INPUT1" from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. The setting is for the signal type. 27 Using external equipment You can be selected on the "INPUT SOURCE" menu. CAUTION • To protect equipment, always...
... If the image does not come in clearly, you may need to change the input signal type setting on the "Input Select" menu. 5 Press MENU to your external equipment operation manual for the setting when connecting a DVD player to the INPUT1 terminal. Selecting the INPUT signal 1 Press MENU and... For INPUT1 signal Auto COMPONENT VIDEO To watch a DVD image, select "INPUT1" from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. The setting is for the signal type. 27 Using external equipment You can be selected on the "INPUT SOURCE" menu. CAUTION • To protect equipment, always...
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...the TV. (See page 31.) INPUT SOURCE 5 Press a/b to select the desired item and press ENTER. 6 Press a/b/c/d to select the desired setting and press ENTER. Displaying an image from HDMI equipment HDMI equipment 1 To watch an HDMI equipment image, select "INPUT4" or "INPUT5" from YCbCr...Noise Reduction [Low] HDMI Setup Output Select [Fixed] Quick Shoot [Off] 29 signal via the HDMI terminal. INPUT4 Auto View Enable/Disable Set whether or not to exit. HDMI Setup] Option Audio Only NOTE • Refer to select "Option". HDMI cable (Commercially available) When ...
...the TV. (See page 31.) INPUT SOURCE 5 Press a/b to select the desired item and press ENTER. 6 Press a/b/c/d to select the desired setting and press ENTER. Displaying an image from HDMI equipment HDMI equipment 1 To watch an HDMI equipment image, select "INPUT4" or "INPUT5" from YCbCr...Noise Reduction [Low] HDMI Setup Output Select [Fixed] Quick Shoot [Off] 29 signal via the HDMI terminal. INPUT4 Auto View Enable/Disable Set whether or not to exit. HDMI Setup] Option Audio Only NOTE • Refer to select "Option". HDMI cable (Commercially available) When ...
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... "Input Skip", and then press ENTER. 4 Press a/b to select the Input (INPUT 4 or INPUT 5) you to the left or right. Useful adjustment settings Input Skip This setting allows you wish to the previously memorized position. or "V-Pos.". H-Pos. [ 0] a10 b10 V-Pos. [ 0] a20 b20 Reset Selected item H-Pos....switched off the image will return to skip, and then press ENTER. Standby Mode Standby Mode may be set to either start the TV quickly from standby. Language setting You can easily move the image position as shown on the Input Selection operation. 1 Press MENU and...
... "Input Skip", and then press ENTER. 4 Press a/b to select the Input (INPUT 4 or INPUT 5) you to the left or right. Useful adjustment settings Input Skip This setting allows you wish to the previously memorized position. or "V-Pos.". H-Pos. [ 0] a10 b10 V-Pos. [ 0] a20 b20 Reset Selected item H-Pos....switched off the image will return to skip, and then press ENTER. Standby Mode Standby Mode may be set to either start the TV quickly from standby. Language setting You can easily move the image position as shown on the Input Selection operation. 1 Press MENU and...