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) Switching the analogue audio format ................27 Switching the digital audio format ................. 27 Password setting for the child lock ................28 Parental rate........................29 Programme title display ....................29 Key lock ......................... 29 Energy conservation settings ....................30 Auto power-off at a designated time ................
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Contents Settings when using external devices (Continued) Selecting the input source ......................51 Labelling input sources ......................51 Headphone/Audio out select ..................... 52 Skipping an input ........................52 Colour system settings ....................... 52 Channel selecting effect ......................53 LED Illumination .......................... 53 Connecting a PC Analogue Connection .........................
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Therefore, it can break when the product is soaked in neutral detergent diluted with water and thoroughly wrung out, struck forcefully or with a sharp object. If the LCD and then wipe with a soft dry cloth. panel is broken, be careful not to be injured by •...
• Do not drop or place unnecessary stress on it when assembling and attaching the stand. • Be sure to not accidentally hit the glass part of the stand with a sharp or hard object, as it may cause the glass to break.
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 Protection against overturning There is a danger of the product overturning in the case of a disaster or sudden collision. Carry out the following tip-resistant measurement for your safety. Anchoring the TV to the wall or a pillar View from the top Affi...
*OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 34.) • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. • The Illustrations used throughout this manual are based on LC-40LE820X. 40LE820X_en_au.indd 9 40LE820X_en_au.indd 9...
Preparation TV (Rear) USB terminal ETHERNET (10/100) terminal OUTPUT (Headphones/AUDIO (L/R)) terminal INPUT2 terminal INPUT3 (PC input) terminal AUDIO IN terminal* * The AUDIO IN terminal can use the same audio input terminal (INPUT3/5 INPUT4 (HDMI/ARC) (HDMI)). However, the proper item must terminal be selected in the “Audio select”...
Preparation Remote control unit A (Flashback) Press to return to the previous selected channel or external input mode. (See page 25.) Select the sound multiplex mode. (See page 27.) WIDE Change the wide image mode. (See pages 32, 55 and 63.) 10 e (Mute) Mute the sound.
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 INPUT on the remote control unit or INPUT on the TV.
Preparation Connecting a Digital TV STB (Set Top Box) You can use the INPUT4 (ARC)/INPUT5/INPUT6/INPUT7 (HDMI) or the INPUT1 (component)/INPUT2 (composite) terminals when connecting to a Digital TV STB (Set Top Box), and other audiovisual equipment. NOTE • When using a DVI-HDMI adaptor or conversion cable, input the Audio Signal from the AUDIO terminal of AUDIO IN. (See page 50.) When using HDMI cable When using component cable...
Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the fi rst time, insert two “AAA” size alkaline batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size alkaline batteries.
Preparation Supplying electric power to the Turning the TV on/off antenna When you set-up the DTV antenna for the fi rst time, or connect the antenna to a community antenna, you need to proceed to set the antenna by following this POWER button manual.
Preparation Checking signal strength and Initial auto installation channel strength When the TV powers on for the fi rst time after purchase, the initial auto installation wizard appears. If you install a DTV antenna for the fi rst time or relocate Follow the menus and make the necessary settings it, you should adjust the alignment of the antenna to one after another.
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.
Watching TV Setting channels automatically Press a / b to select “Auto installation”, and You can run auto installation again, even after setting up the preset channels. then press ENTER. Menu CH list Setup :Enter :Back View setting Auto installation Channel settings Execute auto installation [Off]...
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 Press a / b to select the desired service. Setting channels to your preference You can run the auto search procedure again at any Press the colour button on the remote control time by accessing the “Setup” menu and “Programme corresponding with the item you want to setup”.
Watching TV Press a / b to select “Search”, and then press Manual setting for each channel (Analogue) ENTER. You can set some channel items manually. They are Search Search, Fine (TV frequency), Colour sys., Sound sys., Fine [48.25] Label, Skip and Lock. 48.25 Colour sys.
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Watching TV Skipping channels Manual setting for each channel (Analogue) (continued) Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over when using CH r / s even if selected while watching the image from the TV. Sound system (Broadcasting 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.
Watching TV Sorting programmes Erasing programmes Channel positions can be sorted freely. The individual programme can be erased. 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 b/c/d to select “View setting”.
Watching TV Press e again within 30 minutes to cancel the Useful viewing functions mute. • Before 30 minutes, the volume level returns to the Freezing the image previous setting. Allows you to capture and freeze one frame from a NOTE moving image that you are watching.
Watching TV Press a / b to select the desired language, Menu language settings and then press ENTER. You can also select a language from setup menu. Select from among 3 languages: English, Simplifi ed NOTE Chinese and Arabic. • If subtitles for the selected language are not included in a received broadcast, subtitles will not be shown for that Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Watching TV When receiving a bilingual signal Switching the analogue audio format Each time you press MPX, the mode switches among You can switch between multiple audio modes CH A, CH B and CH AB. when watching a multiple audio or stereo broadcast Bilingual mode programme.
Watching TV Password setting for the child lock Allows you to use a password to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. Enter the 4-digit number as in step 8 to confi rm. Press ENTER to complete. Password Press to complete Setting a password Register a 4-digit password number to use the Child Lock function.
Watching TV Press c / d to select “Yes”. Parental rate This function allows TV channels to be restricted. It prevents children from watching violent or sexual NOTE scenes that may be considered inappropriate. • The Programme title display function is only available for the DTV mode.
Watching TV Energy conservation settings Auto power-off at a designated time ECO picture control This function is conveniently used when, for instance, This function automatically detects the image source going to bed while watching TV. and decreases the power consumption while keeping the brightness of the image unchanged.
Watching TV Energy conservation settings (Continued) Picture size settings Auto power-off after the end of broadcast Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling (WSS) picture size automatically You can set the TV to automatically power off in about 15 minutes after the TV goes into a state of receiving WSS allows a television to switch automatically among no programme signals, such as the end of a broadcast the different screen formats.
Watching TV Selecting the picture size manually Press WIDE or a / b while the WIDE MODE Manual Selection menu displays on the screen. You can select different picture sizes that account for • As you toggle down the options, each mode is the kind of each picture.
Watching TV Using “AV mode” on the menu screen Selecting a preset AV MODE Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. The “AV mode” function enables you to select appropriate settings for audio and video to account for Press c/d to select “Setup”. the system environment which can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of programme watched or the type of image input from external equipment.
Watching TV Manual picture settings c button d button Selected item Sets whether or not the screen brightness Picture adjustment is automatically adjusted according to the lighting condition in the room. (OPC You can adjust the picture to your preference. setting: See this page.) Follow the steps to adjust the picture.
Watching TV w Fine motion advanced Advanced picture settings “Fine motion advanced” technology provides superior The advanced settings enable you to set the picture solutions for digital display picture quality removing adjustment in more detail. There are twelve options motion blur (“High”, “Low”, “Off”). you can choose from.
Watching TV Press a / b to select “Position”, and then Advanced picture settings (Continued) press ENTER. w 3D-Y/C Press a / b to select “H-Pos.” or “V-Pos.”. Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl Position and cross colour noise. Display position adjustment H-Pos.
Watching TV Indicating time on the screen w Time display w Time format This function allows you to display the clock time on You can select the time format (either 24HR or AM/PM) the lower right screen. for the clock time. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Watching TV w Bass enhancer Audio adjustment This function allows you to enjoy bass-enhanced sound. You can adjust the audio of the selected AV mode. 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”.
Watching TV Info Digital audio output While watching DTV you can check the extended This function allows you to select your favourite audio programme information on the screen using INFO on output system. the remote control. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”.
Watching TV ATV (Analogue)/DTV (Digital) buttons Use the following buttons on the remote control to When you watch the TV for the fi rst time operate the menu. When the TV powers on for the fi rst time after purchase, perform the auto installation. ATV (Analogue TV) You can run the auto installation to set channels automatically.
Watching TV EPG display settings Go to “Menu” s “Setup” s “Option” s “EPG setup” s “Display range setup” or “Genre icon setup”. What is an EPG? An “EPG” (Electronic Programme Guide) is a H Display range setup programme schedule, which is displayed on the TV The Display range setup allows you to select three screen.
Watching TV Selecting a programme using EPG Basic operation H Display the EPG screen Today [Sat]2 [Sun]3 [Mon]4 [Tue]5 [Wed]6 [Thu]7 [Fri]8 [Fri] 1/4 20:00 EPG [DTV-TV] Press EPG. SD Moving 20:00 - 21:00 SD Moving SD Moving SD Moving HD ColorBar HD ColorBar HD ColorBar...
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Watching TV 4 Search a programme in a category Press G. Press a / b to select the desired genre, and then press ENTER. Press a / b to select a programme you want to watch, and then press ENTER. EPG [DTV-TV] Today [Sat]2...
Watching TV Timer setting using EPG Time zone You can select TV programmes using data from the EPG. This function enables you to select your local time zone. Press EPG. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press a / b / c / d to select the programme Press c / d to select “Setup”.
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 amplifi er, DVD, Blu-ray Disc device) . NOTE • Please check the availability of AQUOS LINK-compatible AQUOS BD Players and AQUOS LINK-compatible audio systems in your country.
AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK connection First connect the AQUOS LINK-compatible audio system or an AQUOS BD Player that supports the HDMI CEC protocol. NOTE • Refer to the operation manual of the device to be connected for further details. • After unplugging connection cables or changing the connection pattern, fi rst turn on the power of the TV with all relevant device’s power turned on.
AQUOS LINK Press a / b to select the input source of the Selecting recorder connected HDMI device you want to control You can select a recorder for the recording from several using the TV’s remote control unit. connected recorders. Press c / d to select “On”.
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. connected device with one remote control. Use the following procedure to start playback.
AQUOS LINK Selecting media type for CEC-compatible recorder Manually changing the AQUOS LINK- compatible audio system’s sound mode If your recorder has multiple storage media, select the media type here. Press OPTION and the “Link operation” screen displays. Press OPTION and the “Link operation” screen displays.
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 “INPUT4”, “INPUT5”, “INPUT6” or “INPUT7” by switching the input source.
Settings when using external devices Selecting the input source Labelling input sources You can assign each input source a label as you Can use for selecting the input source. prefer. Using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the INPUT allows you to choose from the available input sources.
Settings when using external devices Headphone/Audio out select Skipping an input You can select which device is used for outputting This setting allows you to skip an input on the “Input audio. skip” menu. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Settings when using external devices Channel selecting effect LED Illumination This function sets a screen effect when choosing or This function makes the LED on the front of TV changing channels. illuminated in several ways. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Connecting a PC Use the PC terminals to connect a PC. Analogue Connection RGB cable ANALOGUE (Commercially available) Ø 3.5 mm stereo AUDIO minijack cable (L/R) (Commercially available) Signal names for 15-pin mini D-sub connector Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name Pin No.
Connecting a PC Displaying a PC image on the screen Press WIDE. Selecting the picture size • The WIDE MODE menu displays. You can select the picture size as illustrated below. WIDE MODE Normal Cinema Full Dot by Dot WIDE MODE Normal Cinema Full...
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 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 Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Analogue (D-Sub) Digital (HDMI) VESA Standard 640 g 480 ✔ ✔ ✔ 31.5 kHz 60 Hz ✔ ✔ ✔ 800 g 600 SVGA 37.9 kHz 60 Hz 1024 g 768 ✔...
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 Teletext language setting Initial teletext page setting If Teletext information does not display correctly, If you set the language of the initial page (this page is displayed for the fi rst time after pressing m .) for perform the procedure below. Select from among 4 kinds of language tables: West teletext in DTV mode, it will start from the selected Europe, East Europe, Greek/Turkish, Cyrillic.
Teletext function Displaying Subpages Switching subtitle languages You can display subpages as they are transmitted. Refer to “Switching subtitle languages”on page 26. Using the MHEG-5 application Some services bring you programmes with the MHEG application encoded, letting you experience DTV interactively.
Other useful features Connecting a USB device USB media/Home network Connect a USB device to the TV as shown below. Select “USB” or “Home network” from “INPUT” in the "CH list" menu to enter this mode or the TV automatically switches to the USB/Home network mode when a USB device/a Home network server is connected to the TV.
Other useful features H Viewing video Video mode Video_01.wmv Folder 1 Folder 2 Folder 3 Folder 4 Folder 5 16 Files 8 Files 15 Files 15 Files 10 Files Video 01.wmv Video 02.wmv Video 03.wmv Video 04.wmv Video 05.wmv Video 06.wmv Video 07.wmv Video 08.wmv Press c / d to select “Video mode”, and then...
Other useful features DivX® setup This is the function to confi rm your registration code. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press b / c / d to select “View setting”. Press a / b to select “DivX(R) setup”, and then press ENTER. H DivX®...
Other useful features Tool menu items Convenient functions organise in a shortcut menu. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Tool”. Press a/b to select the desired service. See the following pages for description for each selected item. AV mode ..........
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. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 12.) • Has the power been turned on? (See page 16.) •...
Appendix Reset Download setup If complex adjustments are made and the settings The TV automatically determines whether a new software version is available when the TV is in standby mode. cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the Go to “Menu” s “Setup” s “View setting” s “Individual settings to the factory preset values.
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.
Operating temperature • 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 units.
Appendix Mounting the TV on the wall Removing the stand For wall mounting with the optional bracket (AN-37AG2+AN-37P30 or AN-52AG4) remove the stand. Before setting TV on the wall. • Remove the connected cables (DVD, VCR, etc) from the terminals. •...
• For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the optional bracket. CAUTION • This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the AN-37AG2+AN-37P30 or AN-52AG4 (SHARP) wall mount bracket. The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.
Appendix Clearing the password If you forget your password, clear the password using the following procedure. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press b / c / d to select “View setting”. Press a / b to select “Individual setting”...