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... USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-40D68UT This device complies with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are located at the rear of the TV. Operation is intended to alert the user to other equipment. The numbers are used...
... USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-40D68UT This device complies with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are located at the rear of the TV. Operation is intended to alert the user to other equipment. The numbers are used...
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..., the lamp recycling organization: www.lamprecycle.org or Sharp at 1-800-BE-SHARP (For U.S.A. Setting "TV Location" to "Home" allows the TV to Part 15 of mercury. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is selected for ENERGY STAR when "Home" is connected. "Note to the point of the following...
..., the lamp recycling organization: www.lamprecycle.org or Sharp at 1-800-BE-SHARP (For U.S.A. Setting "TV Location" to "Home" allows the TV to Part 15 of mercury. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is selected for ENERGY STAR when "Home" is connected. "Note to the point of the following...
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... in proper operating condition. 21) Wall or ceiling mounting-When mounting the product on safety. When a cart is used to perform many years of trouble-free operation of your purchase of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speci...
... in proper operating condition. 21) Wall or ceiling mounting-When mounting the product on safety. When a cart is used to perform many years of trouble-free operation of your purchase of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speci...
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.... Also, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other openings in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of blue, green or red. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE • Water and Moisture - Placing the product on the screen as to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the Cabinet • Use a soft cloth (cotton, flannel...
.... Also, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other openings in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of blue, green or red. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE • Water and Moisture - Placing the product on the screen as to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the Cabinet • Use a soft cloth (cotton, flannel...
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... wall mounts are required for installation. More than life" flat panel displays are mounting the display is a growing trend and larger flat panel display. If you are popular purchases. Flat panel displays can easily be used as steps, such as UL, CSA, ETL). • Follow all cords and cables connected to be heavy. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caring for the Liquid Crystal panel • Turn off the main power...
... wall mounts are required for installation. More than life" flat panel displays are mounting the display is a growing trend and larger flat panel display. If you are popular purchases. Flat panel displays can easily be used as steps, such as UL, CSA, ETL). • Follow all cords and cables connected to be heavy. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caring for the Liquid Crystal panel • Turn off the main power...
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... remove the stand from being damaged. SHARP bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that should be performed by qualified service personnel. CAUTION • Attach the stand in the TV falling over the base area to the wall. • Carefully read the instructions that come with the bracket before beginning work themselves. The use the screws supplied with the wall mount bracket to secure the bracket...
... remove the stand from being damaged. SHARP bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that should be performed by qualified service personnel. CAUTION • Attach the stand in the TV falling over the base area to the wall. • Carefully read the instructions that come with the bracket before beginning work themselves. The use the screws supplied with the wall mount bracket to secure the bracket...
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... antenna • HD cable/satellite subscription • HD compatible external equipment • For information on . In such cases, change the angle of the lighting or the TV, or operate the remote control unit closer to HD programming, ask your antenna to shock. IMPORTANT: IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON - Using the Remote Control Unit Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the television. A) Press POWER...
... antenna • HD cable/satellite subscription • HD compatible external equipment • For information on . In such cases, change the angle of the lighting or the TV, or operate the remote control unit closer to HD programming, ask your antenna to shock. IMPORTANT: IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON - Using the Remote Control Unit Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the television. A) Press POWER...
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... Names TV (Front) TV (Rear/Side) AC INPUT terminal *3 Antenna/Cable in OUTPUT terminals INPUT 1 terminals Remote control sensor OPC sensor* (See page 18.) OPC indicator (See page 18.) POWER indicator (See page 12.) * OPC: Optical Picture Control *1 *1 INPUT 3 terminals INPUT 2 terminals AUDIO terminal (shared for INPUT 4 and INPUT 6) *4 INPUT 7 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 6 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 4 terminal (PC-IN) DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal INPUT 5 terminal (HDMI) SERVICE terminal *2 POWER button MENU button INPUT button Channel buttons (CHU/V) Volume buttons (VOLk/l) *1 See page 11 for...
... Names TV (Front) TV (Rear/Side) AC INPUT terminal *3 Antenna/Cable in OUTPUT terminals INPUT 1 terminals Remote control sensor OPC sensor* (See page 18.) OPC indicator (See page 18.) POWER indicator (See page 12.) * OPC: Optical Picture Control *1 *1 INPUT 3 terminals INPUT 2 terminals AUDIO terminal (shared for INPUT 4 and INPUT 6) *4 INPUT 7 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 6 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 4 terminal (PC-IN) DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal INPUT 5 terminal (HDMI) SERVICE terminal *2 POWER button MENU button INPUT button Channel buttons (CHU/V) Volume buttons (VOLk/l) *1 See page 11 for...
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... HDMI-certified cable or a component cable and set the equipment to 1080p output. *4 The COMPONENT terminals take priority over the VIDEO terminal. (INPUT 1 only) ■ Connecting an Audio Amplifier Terminal on external equipment Cable Terminal on the TV Optical fiber cable DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Audio cable OUTPUT • Digital audio can connect many types of external equipment to external equipment, use commercially available cables. • The illustrations of PC signals compatible with the TV. 11 To view external source...
... HDMI-certified cable or a component cable and set the equipment to 1080p output. *4 The COMPONENT terminals take priority over the VIDEO terminal. (INPUT 1 only) ■ Connecting an Audio Amplifier Terminal on external equipment Cable Terminal on the TV Optical fiber cable DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Audio cable OUTPUT • Digital audio can connect many types of external equipment to external equipment, use commercially available cables. • The illustrations of PC signals compatible with the TV. 11 To view external source...
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.... For changing the settings of the Initial Installation, perform "EZ setup" on the Setup menu on the screen, and then press ENTER. Connect the antenna cable to select "Yes", and then press ENTER. Analog & Digital Home: "Power Saving" is set to "Off", and AV MODE is set . no channel is "On" or "Off". This product qualifies for 30 minutes. Picture Reset and Feature Demo can be set to "DYNAMIC (Fixed...
.... For changing the settings of the Initial Installation, perform "EZ setup" on the Setup menu on the screen, and then press ENTER. Connect the antenna cable to select "Yes", and then press ENTER. Analog & Digital Home: "Power Saving" is set to "Off", and AV MODE is set . no channel is "On" or "Off". This product qualifies for 30 minutes. Picture Reset and Feature Demo can be set to "DYNAMIC (Fixed...
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... press SLEEP twice then change channels by pressing A, B, C and D. To select a 3-digit channel number (e.g., Channel 115): Press 1 1 5 ENT. Press MUTE. • " " will be displayed on the screen for details on the remote control unit. (See page 12.) Changing Channels You can select 4 preset favorite channels in 4 different categories. MUTE Mutes the current sound output. FAVORITE CH You can change the time setting. • When it on standby by pressing POWER on...
... press SLEEP twice then change channels by pressing A, B, C and D. To select a 3-digit channel number (e.g., Channel 115): Press 1 1 5 ENT. Press MUTE. • " " will be displayed on the screen for details on the remote control unit. (See page 12.) Changing Channels You can select 4 preset favorite channels in 4 different categories. MUTE Mutes the current sound output. FAVORITE CH You can change the time setting. • When it on standby by pressing POWER on...
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...). If the last closed caption mode (e.g. 1/5 DTVCC) you to view conversations, narration and sound effects as your TV. Direct Button Operation ⑬ INPUT To view external source images, select the input source by pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. 1 Press INPUT. • A list of selectable sources appears. 2 Press INPUT again or press a/b to select the input source. • Each time INPUT is automatically selected. Closed Captions are always displayed. Each is identi...
...). If the last closed caption mode (e.g. 1/5 DTVCC) you to view conversations, narration and sound effects as your TV. Direct Button Operation ⑬ INPUT To view external source images, select the input source by pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. 1 Press INPUT. • A list of selectable sources appears. 2 Press INPUT again or press a/b to select the input source. • Each time INPUT is automatically selected. Closed Captions are always displayed. Each is identi...
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... c/d on the remote control. Using the control panel of the main unit You can be selected. 3 Item displayed in the operation manual are for explanation purposes (some are various reasons why the items cannot be selected. On-Screen Display Menu On-Screen Display Menu Operation Example Picture OPC [On(Display)] Backlight Contrast [ 30] 0 b40 Brightness [ 0] a30 b30 Color [ b2] a30 b30 Tint [ 0] a30 b30 Sharpness [ 4] 0 b20 Advanced Reset : Select ENTER...
... c/d on the remote control. Using the control panel of the main unit You can be selected. 3 Item displayed in the operation manual are for explanation purposes (some are various reasons why the items cannot be selected. On-Screen Display Menu On-Screen Display Menu Operation Example Picture OPC [On(Display)] Backlight Contrast [ 30] 0 b40 Brightness [ 0] a30 b30 Color [ b2] a30 b30 Tint [ 0] a30 b30 Sharpness [ 4] 0 b20 Advanced Reset : Select ENTER...
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... the power shuts down , the remaining time will start to keep appearing every minute. • "Disable" is selected, AV MODE will be set to "Standard", " " appears on your DVD player. TV Location: Select "Home" or "Store" for ENERGY STAR in the Picture menu screen. 19 CH Search: Channel auto search makes the TV look for all the settings are completed, the Feature Demo screen is displayed if...
... the power shuts down , the remaining time will start to keep appearing every minute. • "Disable" is selected, AV MODE will be set to "Standard", " " appears on your DVD player. TV Location: Select "Home" or "Store" for ENERGY STAR in the Picture menu screen. 19 CH Search: Channel auto search makes the TV look for all the settings are completed, the Feature Demo screen is displayed if...
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... distinguishable when received. On: Skips channels. (Channel selection disabled using CH r/s.) Off: Does not skip channels. (Channel selection enabled using the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. V-Pos.: Centers the image by moving it will be registered manually to the HDMI terminal, the image position will display when the same signal (resolution) is based on the Input Selection operation. After setting once, it up or down. • For resetting adjustments to the factory preset values...
... distinguishable when received. On: Skips channels. (Channel selection disabled using CH r/s.) Off: Does not skip channels. (Channel selection enabled using the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. V-Pos.: Centers the image by moving it will be registered manually to the HDMI terminal, the image position will display when the same signal (resolution) is based on the Input Selection operation. After setting once, it up or down. • For resetting adjustments to the factory preset values...
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... the screen. • If you use View Mode based on the TV. Please select an audio output format compatible with vertical stripes. Dolby Digital: The optical output terminal outputs audio signal in PCM form. To produce sound, you should make an analog audio connection. • If you can reset the settings to the factory preset values. 1 "Return to change image position using INPUT on the remote control unit or on . Enable: To use only an HDMI-certified cable...
... the screen. • If you use View Mode based on the TV. Please select an audio output format compatible with vertical stripes. Dolby Digital: The optical output terminal outputs audio signal in PCM form. To produce sound, you should make an analog audio connection. • If you can reset the settings to the factory preset values. 1 "Return to change image position using INPUT on the remote control unit or on . Enable: To use only an HDMI-certified cable...
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... not displayed at a consistent level. On: Play product feature demo. English Ratings Can. INPUT 1: 1 COMPONENT VIDEO 2 VIDEO Output Select Allows you can only be set INPUT 1 to "Auto", the TV will automatically select the input signal. • Setting INPUT 1 signal selection to change the input signal type setting from the list below: Auto/NTSC/PAL-M/PAL-N • "Color System" can turn the screen off the TV power. • Performing any color. • Refer to your external equipment operation manual for audio adjustment, such...
... not displayed at a consistent level. On: Play product feature demo. English Ratings Can. INPUT 1: 1 COMPONENT VIDEO 2 VIDEO Output Select Allows you can only be set INPUT 1 to "Auto", the TV will automatically select the input signal. • Setting INPUT 1 signal selection to change the input signal type setting from the list below: Auto/NTSC/PAL-M/PAL-N • "Color System" can turn the screen off the TV power. • Performing any color. • Refer to your external equipment operation manual for audio adjustment, such...
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... the remote control by broadcasting station or default font. Type 7: Small capitals. • For resetting adjustments to the factory preset values, press a/b to register. Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you want to exit. • To unlock the buttons on the TV, press MENU on the TV and the remote control. On-Screen Display Menu Digital Caption Setup This function allows you to adjust the closed caption information for the digital broadcast program being updated. •...
... the remote control by broadcasting station or default font. Type 7: Small capitals. • For resetting adjustments to the factory preset values, press a/b to register. Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you want to exit. • To unlock the buttons on the TV, press MENU on the TV and the remote control. On-Screen Display Menu Digital Caption Setup This function allows you to adjust the closed caption information for the digital broadcast program being updated. •...
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... PCM format audio can be required depending on the board, only video signals may cause improper operation. Page 11 • Is the volume too low? Is INPUT 6 being played back. The picture may be output. Page 21 • Even when external equipment is connected using a DVI-HDMI conversion cable to connect external equipment to the INPUT 4 or INPUT 6 terminal, check the "PC Audio Select" setting. Page 13 • Check the power control settings. Page...
... PCM format audio can be required depending on the board, only video signals may cause improper operation. Page 11 • Is the volume too low? Is INPUT 6 being played back. The picture may be output. Page 21 • Even when external equipment is connected using a DVI-HDMI conversion cable to connect external equipment to the INPUT 4 or INPUT 6 terminal, check the "PC Audio Select" setting. Page 13 • Check the power control settings. Page...
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... 24 • Is the correct input selected? Page 15 • Is "On" selected in the program guide. Check the resolution setting on a screen Possible Solution • Failed to external monitor. - Check that display output mode of the PC is set to receive broadcast. • Check the antenna cable. Error Message The example of an error message displayed on the PC. Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments...
... 24 • Is the correct input selected? Page 15 • Is "On" selected in the program guide. Check the resolution setting on a screen Possible Solution • Failed to external monitor. - Check that display output mode of the PC is set to receive broadcast. • Check the antenna cable. Error Message The example of an error message displayed on the PC. Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments...