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LC-42X20E LC-42X20S LC-46X20E LC-46X20S LC-52X20E LC-52X20S LCD COLOUR TELEVISION LCD-FARBFERNSEHGERÄT TÉLÉVISEUR COULEUR À ÉCRAN CRISTAUX LIQUIDES (LCD) TELEVISORE A COLORI LCD LCD-KLEURENTELEVISIE TELEVISIÓN EN COLOR LCD OPERATION MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING MANUAL DE MANEJO...
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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fi tted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 13A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.
ENGLISH • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. • The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-42X20E model. Contents Contents ..................1 Basic adjustment .................24 Introduction ..................2...
Introduction 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.
Introduction TV (Front view) Remote control sensor OPC indicator OPC sensor SLEEP indicator B (Standby/On) indicator TV (Rear view) a (Power) button MENU button b (INPUT SOURCE) button P (r/s) Programme [channel] buttons i (k/l) Volume buttons 10 11 AC INPUT terminal EXT 1 (RGB) terminal 12 COMMON INTERFACE slot EXT 3 terminals...
(g1) (For Europe, except (For U.K. and Eire) U.K. and Eire) U.K. type 3-pin AC cord is only included with models LC-42X20E, LC-46X20E and LC-52X20E. Pages 3 and 6 Page 8 Page 8 Page 5 • Operation manual (This publication) •...
Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the first time, insert two “AAA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control unit fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. Open the battery cover. Insert two supplied “AAA”...
Quick guide Initial installation overview Follow the below steps one by one when using the TV for the first time. Some steps may not be necessary depending on your TV installation and connection. Power on and Preparation Watch TV run the auto installation Turn on the TV power with a.
Setting the TV on the wall • This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the wall mount bracket available from SHARP. (Page 39) The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.
Quick guide The TV searches for, sorts and stores all the Initial auto installation receivable TV stations according to their settings and the connected antenna. When the TV powers on for the first time after • To abort the initial auto installation in progress, press purchase, the initial auto installation wizard appears.
Watching TV Daily operation Selecting external video source Once the connection is made, press Switching on/off INPUT SOURCE INPUT SOURCE b to display the INPUT SOURCE screen, and then press a/b to switch EXT1 EXT1 Turning on/off the power over to the appropriate external source EXT2 EXT2 Press a on the TV.
Watching TV EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) is a programme list that is displayed on the screen. With the EPG, you can check the schedule of DTV/RADIO/DATA, view detailed information about them, tune to an event currently on-air and set a timer for future events.
Watching TV Selecting a programme using EPG Basic Operation Display the EPG screen [DTV-TV] Today (Tue)20 (Wed)21 (Thu)22 (Fri)23 (Sat)24 (Sun)25 (Mon)26 [Mon]16/04 10:57 AM Press EPG. BBC News 24 BBC News 10 : 00AM - 1 : 00 AM 10 AM 0 PM BBC TWO...
Watching TV Timer recording using EPG Cancelling the timer recording You can record TV programmes using data from the Press EPG. EPG. Press a/b/c/d to select the programme on Press EPG. timer setup, and then press OK. Press a/b/c/d to select the programme you Press c/d to select “Cancel”...
Watching TV Buttons for teletext operations Teletext Buttons Description What is Teletext? P (r/s) Increase or decrease the page number. Teletext broadcasts pages of information and Colour Select a group or block of pages displayed entertainment to specially equipped television sets. (R/G/Y/B) in the coloured brackets at the bottom of the screen by pressing the corresponding Colour...
Connecting external devices Before connecting ... • Be sure to turn off the TV and any devices before making any connections. • Firmly connect a cable to a terminal or terminals. • Carefully read the operation manual of each external device for possible connection types. This also helps you get the best possible audiovisual quality to maximise the potential of the TV and the connected device.
Connecting external devices HDMI connection Component connection Example of connectable devices Example of connectable devices E DVD E Blu-ray player/recorder E VCR E DVD E Blu-ray player/recorder The HDMI connections (High Definition Multimedia You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and Interface) permit digital video and audio transmission high quality images through the EXT 8 terminal via a connection cable from a player/recorder.
Connecting external devices SCART connection Example of connectable devices Example of connectable devices E Decoder E VCR E DVD recorder When using the EXT 1 (SCART) terminal When using the EXT 2 (SCART) terminal If your VCR supports TV-VCR advanced AV Link systems, you can connect the VCR using a fully wired SCART cable.
Connecting external devices Speaker/amplifier connection Connect an amplifier with external speakers as shown below. Connecting an amplifier with digital audio Connecting an amplifier with analogue input audio input Optical AUDIO cable Audio cable DIGITAL AUDIO IN AUX1 IN AUX OUT Amplifier with Amplifier with digital audio input...
Connecting external devices Checking CI Module information Inserting a CA Card NOTE In order to receive coded digital stations, a Common • Make sure that the CI Module is properly inserted. Interface Module (CI Module) and a CA Card must be •...
AQUOS LINK Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK What is AQUOS LINK? Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system devices (AV amplifier, DVD, Blu-ray Disc device) using a single remote control. NOTE •...
AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK connection First connect the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system or an AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder that supports the HDMI CEC protocol. NOTE • Refer to the operation manual of the device to be connected for further details. •...
AQUOS LINK Playback of titles using AQUOS LINK Operating an AQUOS LINK device This section explains how to play back a title in the AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMI- AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder. connected device with one remote control. Open the remote control’s flip cover.
Menu operation What is the Menu? • You need to bring up the On-Screen Display to perform settings for the TV. The On-Screen Display for the settings is called “Menu”. • The Menu enables various settings and adjustments. • The Menu can be operated with the remote control unit. Common operations Display the Menu Select an item...
Basic adjustment Picture Settings Picture Advanced MENU [ Picture ] Picture Audio This TV provides various advanced functions for optimising the picture quality. DYNAMIC [Off] Colour Temp. Backlight [+14] –16 Action Mode Film Mode High Contrast [+30] Active Contrast Mid-High Brightness –30 3D-Y/C...
Basic adjustment Monochrome Audio Settings For viewing a video in monochrome. MENU [ Audio ] Range of OPC Audio Power Control The brightness level range of the OPC sensor’s automatic adjustments can be set according to your DYNAMIC preferences. The adjustment range of the OPC sensor Treble [ 0] –15...
Basic adjustment Digital channel settings Power Control No Operation Off Setup The TV will automatically enter the standby mode if no Programme Setup operations are performed during the time span you set (“30min.” or “3hr.”). Digital Setting • Five minutes before the TV enters standby mode, the remaining time displays every minute.
Basic adjustment Skip Analogue channel settings Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over when using Pr/Ps even if selected while watching the image from the Setup Programme Setup Decoder When connecting a decoder to the unit, you need to select EXT1 or EXT2.
Basic adjustment Password/Parental lock settings Language Settings (language, subtitle, multi audio) Setup Setup Child Lock Language Allows you to use a PIN to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. You can select a OSD language from the Setup menu. Select from among 22 languages. (Czech, Change PIN Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Register a 4-digit password number to use the Child...
Useful Viewing functions Selecting the WSS picture size Selecting the picture size manually automatically You can select the picture size. Selectable picture size varies with the type of signal received. Setup Basically, if you set WSS to “On” in the Setup menu, the optimum Wide mode is automatically chosen for every broadcast.
Useful Viewing functions Selecting the recording picture size Reducing noise on the screen manually Option Digital Setup REC Picture Size DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) produces a clearer image. (Off, High, Low) You can use this menu to set the appropriate picture size for viewing a 16:9 format TV programme on a 4:3 Automatic volume adjustment Setting to “4:3 TV”...
Useful Viewing functions Display Settings Time and Title display Channel display Option You can display the channel information pressing p Time Display on the remote control. DTV Mode ATV Mode Time Display BBC2 BBC1 This function allows you to display the clock time on the lower right screen.
Other useful features Setting when using external devices Skipping specified input Input source settings Setup Input Skip Option Input Select This setting allows you to skip the SCART, HDMI or RGB input on the “Input Select” menu. For setting the signal type of external equipment. EXT 1 (SCART) EXT 2 (SCART) Item...
Connecting a PC Connecting a PC Displaying a PC image on the screen HDMI Connection Selecting the picture size EXT 4 or 5 You can select the picture size. HDMI cable Press f. • The WIDE MODE menu displays. Press f or a/b to select a desired item on the menu.
Connecting a PC Item Adjusting the PC image automatically H-Pos.: Centres the image by moving it to the left or right. V-Pos.: Centres the image by moving it up or down. This function enables the screen to be automatically Clock: Adjusts when the image flickers with vertical adjusted to its best possible condition when the stripes.
Connecting a PC Parameter RS-232C port specifications Input the parameter values, aligning left, and fill with blank(s) for the remainder. (Be sure that four values are PC Control of the TV input for the parameter.) • When a programme is set, the TV can be controlled from When the input parameter is not within an adjustable the PC using the RS-232C terminal.
Connecting a PC PC compatibility chart Horizontal Vertical Analogue (D- Resolution Digital (HDMI) VESA Standard Frequency Frequency Sub) ✔ ✔ ✔ 640 g 480 31.5 kHz 60 Hz ✔ ✔ ✔ 800 g 600 SVGA 37.9 kHz 60 Hz ✔ ✔...
The copyrights for the software components and various relevant documents included with this product that were developed or written by SHARP are owned by SHARP and are protected by the Copyright Act, international treaties, and other relevant laws. This product also makes use of freely distributed software and software components whose copyrights are held by third parties.
Updating your TV via DVB-T Information Receiver Report To ensure that your TV software version is always up to date, from time to time SHARP will make updated TV base software and DVB software available. Display reports regarding failures and changes for timer settings.
Operating temperature 0°C to k40°C • As a part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.
If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.
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