OPERATION MANUAL Dear SHARP customer Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD colour TV product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Precautions carefully before using this product.
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Contents Watching TV (Continued) Energy conservation settings ................... 25 Auto power-off at a designated time ............. 25 Auto power-off after the end of broadcast ............ 25 Auto power-off when there are no operations performed ......25 Power Management ..................26 Picture size settings ....................
Use a damp cloth to break when the product is struck clean the product. Do not use liquid forcefully or with a sharp object. If cleaners or aerosol cleaners. the LCD panel is broken, be careful not to be injured by broken glass.
Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. “AA” size battery ( g 2) Remote control unit AC cord Always use the AC cord supplied with Used with batteries inserted. the TV. Page 8 Page 12 Page 9 Cable clamp Stand unit...
Preparation Attaching the stand • Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. • Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being damaged.
Preparation Part names TV (Front/Side) POWER (On/Off) button MENU button TV/VIDEO button Channel up ( r )/down ( s ) buttons Volume up ( e )/down ( f ) buttons Remote control sensor OPC indicator* OPC sensor POWER indicator** *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 30) ** See page 13 for the TV status indicator.
Preparation TV (Rear) AC INPUT terminal INPUT 4 (PC INPUT) terminals INPUT 3 (HDMI) terminals Headphone jack RS-232C terminal Antenna input terminal INPUT 2 terminals INPUT 1 terminals Regarding the headphone jack • Use headphones with a stereo mini plug (Ø 3.5 mm). Volume display when headphones are plugged in •...
Preparation Remote control unit a / b / c / d (Cursor) Select a desired item on the setting screen. ENTER Execute a command. EXIT Return to the default screen. Colour (Red/Green/Yellow/Blue) TELETEXT mode: Select a page. (See page 43.) 10 AV MODE Select an audio and video setting: AV MODE (STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, USER, DYNAMIC, DYNAMIC (FIXED)), PC...
Preparation Before turning on the power Notes on installing the TV • Avoid direct sunlight and place the TV in a well-ventilated location. • Place the TV in a level location. • Do not turn on the power of the TV before connecting the AC cord. Connecting the antenna cable To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna.
Preparation Connecting external devices You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV, like a VCR, game console, camcorder, DVD player, Digital TV STB (Set Top Box) and PC. To view external source images, select the input source from TV/ VIDEO on the remote control unit or TV/VIDEO on the TV.
Preparation Connecting a Digital TV STB (Set Top Box) You can use the INPUT 1 (component) or INPUT 3 (HDMI) terminal when connecting to a Digital TV STB (Set Top Box) and other audiovisual equipment. NOTE • When using a DVI-HDMI conversion adaptor, input the Audio Signal from the AUDIO terminal of INPUT 3. (See page 34) When using HDMI cable When using component cable (commercially available)
Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the fi rst time, insert two “AA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AA” size batteries. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the two supplied “AA”...
Preparation Turning the TV on/off Turning on the power Turning off the power Press POWER on the TV. POWER button • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, an image appears with sound.) • After turning the power “ON” by pressing POWER on the TV, you can turn the power ON/OFF by pressing POWER on the remote control.
Preparation About Menu operations w Using the control panel of the TV What is Menu? • You need to bring up the On-Screen Display to perform You can also operate the Menu using the control panel settings for the TV. The On-Screen Display for the settings of the TV.
Preparation TV/AV input mode menu items PC input mode menu items List of TV/AV menu items to help you with List of PC menu items to help you with operations operations Picture Picture AV Mode ..............Page 29 AV Mode ..............Page 29 OPC ................
Watching TV Setting channels automatically You can run auto installation again, even after setting If you have already set the password, enter it up the preset channels. here. • See page 24 for setting a password. Press a / b to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Selecting programmes Adjusting the volume You can change channels in several ways. Using CH r / s on the remote control unit • Press CH r to increase the channel number. • Press CH s to decrease the channel number. NOTE •...
Watching TV Setting channels to your preference You can run the auto search procedure again at any time by accessing the Setup menu and Programme Setup. Channels can be tuned automatically or manually. Auto search Manual setting for each channel You can also automatically search by performing You can set some channel items manually.
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Watching TV Manual setting for each channel (continued) Search tuning Colour system Press a / b / c / d to select the channel you Press a / b / c / d to select the channel you want to edit, and then press ENTER. want to edit, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Manual setting for each channel (continued) Sorting programmes Channel positions can be sorted freely. Skipping channels Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. when using CH r / s even if selected while watching the image from the TV.
Watching TV Erasing programmes Labelling programmes The individual programme can be erased. Channels can be labelled freely. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Programme Setup”, and Press a / b to select “Programme Setup”, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Useful viewing functions Muting the audio temporarily Returning to the previously selected channel Using Mute ( e ) on the remote control unit e mutes the current sound output. Press e . • The sound is silenced. • “ M ” is displayed while the mute function is on. Mute Press A to switch the currently tuned channel to the previously tuned channel.
Watching TV Switching the analogue audio format You can switch between multiple audio modes In the TV mode of A2 TV broadcasts when watching a multiple audio or stereo broadcast When receiving a stereo signal programme. Each time you press MPX, the mode switches between STEREO and MONO.
Watching TV Setting a channel Password setting for the child lock (For TV input mode) Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Setting a password. Allows you to use a password to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. Press a / b to select “Channel Setting”, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Energy conservation settings Auto power-off at a designated time Auto power-off after the end of broadcast This function is conveniently used when, for instance, You can set the TV to automatically power off in about going to bed while watching TV. 15 minutes after the TV goes into a state of receiving no programme signals, such as the end of a broadcast day.
Watching TV Power Management You can set the TV to automatically power off when no image is displayed on PC. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Power Control”, and then press ENTER. • Power control menu displays. Press a / b to select “Power Management”, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Picture size settings Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling (WSS) picture size manually (WSS) picture size automatically The WSS signal has 4:3 auto-switching that allows you WSS allows a television to switch automatically among to select between Panorama and Normal.
Watching TV Selecting the picture size manually Manual Selection Auto Selection You can select different picture sizes that account for If you set “WSS” and “4:3 Mode” in the Setup menu the kind of each picture. on page 27, the optimum WIDE mode is automatically chosen for every broadcast containing the WSS information.
Watching TV Selecting a preset AV MODE The AV MODE function enables you to select Selected item Description appropriate settings for audio and video to account for the system environment which can vary due to factors STANDARD For a highly defi ned image in a normally like room brightness, type of programme watched or bright room the type of image input from external equipment.
Watching TV Manual picture settings Picture adjustment You can adjust the picture to your preference. c button d button Selected item Follow the steps to adjust the picture. Sets whether or not the screen brightness is automatically adjusted according to the lighting condition in the room.
Watching TV Advanced picture settings w 3D-Y/C The advanced settings enable you to set the picture adjustment in more detail. There are six options you Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl can choose from. and cross colour noise. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Watching TV Other picture settings DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Rotating the image Reduces noise on the screen and provides a clearer You can set the orientation of the picture. video image. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”.
Watching TV Audio adjustment w Sound Wide You can adjust the audio of the selected AV mode. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. This feature can increase the spread of the sound. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Audio”.
Settings when using external devices Settings when using HDMI output devices HDMI terminals can carry audio and visual signals to the TV with an HDMI certifi ed cable. When you want to output the audio and picture from an HDMI output device on the TV, select “INPUT3” by switching the input source. nnecting an HDMI output device HDMI cable (commercially available)
Settings when using external devices Selecting input source Labelling input sources You can assign each input source a label as you prefer. Can use for selecting the input source. Using TV/VIDEO on the remote control unit or on the TV TV/VIDEO allows you to choose from the available input sources.
Settings when using external devices Colour system settings You can change the colour system to one that is compatible with the image on the screen. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Option”. Press a / b to select “Colour System”, and then press ENTER.
Connecting a PC Use the PC terminals to connect a PC. NOTE • The PC INPUT terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. • Refer to page 42 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV. Ø 3.5 mm stereo AUDIO minijack cable (L/R) (commercially available) RGB cable...
Connecting a PC Selecting the picture size You can select the picture size as illustrated below. NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments. • Selectable picture size may vary with input signal type. Connecting a PC AUDIO (L/R) ANALOG Press WIDE.
Connecting a PC Adjusting the PC image automatically Adjusting the PC image manually This function enables the screen to be automatically Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as adjusted to its best possible condition when the necessary to change image position using Auto Sync. analogue terminals of the TV and PC are connected In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed with a commercially available RGB cable, etc.
Connecting a PC Input resolution settings Selecting the input resolution • Some input signals may have to be registered manually to display properly. • The input signals (resolutions) in the list below are not distinguishable when received. In such case, you have to set the correct signal manually.
Connecting a PC PC Control of the TV • When a programme is set, the TV can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing.
Connecting a PC PC compatibility chart Horizontal Vertical VESA Horizontal Vertical VESA Resolution Resolution Frequency Frequency Standard Frequency Frequency Standard ✓ 640 g 480 1024 g 768 31.5 kHz 60 Hz 48.4 kHz 60 Hz ✓ ✓ 640 g 480 1024 g 768 37.9 kHz 72 Hz...
Teletext function About Teletext What is Teletext? Teletext broadcasts pages of information and entertainment to specially equipped television sets. Your TV receives Teletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes them into graphical format for viewing. News, weather reports, sports information, TELETEXT stock exchange prices and programme previews are among the many services available.
Teletext function Displaying Subtitles Displaying Subpages You can display subtitles as they are transmitted. You can display subpages as they are transmitted. Press [ to display the subtitle. • Subtitle is updated by information sent by the broadcasting station. • To stop updating subtitle automatically, press 3. Press [ to exit the subtitle screen.
Teletext function Teletext language setting If Teletext information does not display correctly, perform the procedure below. Select from among 4 kinds of language tables: West Europe, East Europe, Turkish/Greek, Arabic/Hebrew. Each table is compatible with the Teletext languages listed below. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Appendix Troubleshooting The problems described below are not always caused by malfunctions. Check the TV again before having the TV serviced. Problem Possible Solution • No power. • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 13.) If the indicator on the TV lights up red, press POWER.
Appendix Reset If complex adjustments are made and the settings cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings to the factory preset values. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Reset”, and then press ENTER.
0°C — 40°C • As a part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specifi cation changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specifi cation fi gures indicated are nominal values of production...
Appendix CLEARING THE PASSWORD If you forget the password, clear the password using the following procedure. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Child Lock”, and then press ENTER. The password input screen displays.