• The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. Contents Contents ���������������������������������������������������������������� 1 Introduction ����������������������������������������������������������� 2 Dear SHARP customer ... 2 Important Safety Precautions .. 2 Remote control unit ... 3 TV (Front view) ... 4 TV (Rear view) .. 4 Preparation������������������������������������������������������������ 5 Supplied accessories .. 5 Mount the TV base ... 5 Wall mounting .. 5 Installation of batteries ... 6 Using the remote control .. 6 Quick guide �����������������������������������������������������������...
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. Important Safety Precautions • Cleaning—Unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. Use a damp cloth to clean the product. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. • Water and moisture—Do not use the product near water, such as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool and in a wet basement. • Do not place vases or any other water-filled containers on this product. The water may spill onto the product causing fire or electric shock. • Stand—Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Doing so can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer. • When relocating the product placed on a cart, it must be moved with utmost care. Sudden stops, excessive force and uneven floor surface can cause the product to fall from the cart. • Ventilation—The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions are followed. • The LCD panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or impact applied. If the LCD panel is broken, be careful not to be injured by broken glass. • Heat sources—Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other heat-generating products (including amplifiers). • To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flames on the top or near the TV set.
Introduction Remote control unit (POWER) Press to turn the LCD TV on or enter standby mode. b (INPUT SOURCE) Select an input source. 0-9 DIGIT BUTTONS To select a TV channel directly. Press this button to display electronic programme guide when watching digital channels. PRE PR To display the previous selected TV channel. DTV/ATV Press this button to switch between ATV and DTV channels. PR LIST Press to display a list of channels. Then press Red button to select the digital or analogue channel list. (Only available when your input source is TV). Press this button to set the picture with less brightness for saving energy. Ë Display programme information, if available. ” (+/-) Press to adjust the volume.
Introduction TV (Front view) TV (Rear view) HDMI 1 RS-232C IOIOI Volume buttons Programme (Channel) buttons MENU button INPUT SOURCE button POWER button HDMI 1 HDMI 2 RS232C-connector • The RS232 connector is only used for service purpose. (Standby/On) indicator PC IN (VGA / AUDIO) SCART (CVBS Tuner out) Tuner Input AV VIDEO and L/R Audio COMPONENT (VIDEO...
Preparation Supplied accessories Stand unit and screws AC cord (x1) Cable clamp (x1) Product shape varies Attached in back of the TV. in some countries YPbPr Remote control (×1) AAA battery (×2) MENU /EXIT PR LIST FREEZE Operation Manual Quick Setup Guide Operation Manual Quick Setup Guide Mount the TV base...
Preparation Installation of batteries 1� Insert two AAA batteries into Remote control. Make sure (k) and (l) are facing the proper direction. 2� Replace the cover. NOTE • If the remote control will not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid remote control damage. CAUTION Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below. • Do not mix batteries of different types. Different types of batteries have different characteristics. • Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause chemical leakage in old batteries.
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. Preparation Connect antenna cable to the antenna terminal. 75Ω If necessary, insert CA module into the CI slot to watch scrambled broadcasts. Connect the AC cord to the TV. AC cord (x1) Product shape varies in some countries.
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Quick guide 3� Mode select (TV location setting) Initial Setup Mode select Please select your mode HOME SHOP Back Select Next When selecting HOME mode, go to step 4 to select the scan mode. When selecting SHOP mode, a window pops out to ask your confirmation. 4� Scan Mode setting Initial Setup Scan Mode Please select your scan Analogue mode Analogue and Digital Back Select...
Watching TV Daily operation Turning on/off the power Press on the TV. Switch it off by pressing on the TV. MENU Changing channels With P<>: Standby mode To standby mode If the TV set is switched on, you can switch it to standby by pressing B on the remote control. Switching on from standby From standby, press B on the remote control. TV indicator status Status B indicator Power off Standby Green Power on NOTE • If you are not going to use this TV for a long period of time, be sure to remove the AC cord from the power...
Watching TV EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) EPG is an on-screen guide that displays scheduled digital TV programmes. This guide is not available with analogue channels. You can navigate, select and view programmes. There are two types of EPG, “Now and Next” and “7 or 8 day” EPG. “Now and Next” is always available but the “7 or 8 day” EPG is only available in certain countries. With the EPG menu you can: • View a list of currently broadcast digital programmes. • View upcoming programmes. Switch on EPG NOTE • The first time you use EPG, you may be prompted to perform an update. If so, follow the on-screen instructions.
Watching TV 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 and sports information, stock exchange prices and programme previews are among the many services available. Turning on and off Teletext 1� Select a TV channel or external source providing a Teletext programme. 2� Press TELETEXT to display Teletext. • Many stations use the TOP operating system, while some use FLOF (e.g.
TV menu Picture Adjust picture settings 1� Press MENU on the remote control and select Picture. 2� Press OK or ≥ to enter the list. Menu Picture Smart Picture Brightness Sound Contrast Colour Tint Features Sharpness Parental Colour Temperature Select Enter 3�...
TV menu Use Sound Mode Apart from manually adjusting sound settings, you can use Sound Mode to set your TV to a predefined sound setting. 1� Press MENU on the remote control and select Sound. 2� Press OK or ≥ to enter Sound and select Sound Mode� 3� Press ≤≥ to select one of the following settings: • Personal • Music...
TV menu E Single RF Scan If using digital broadcasts, you can check the quality and signal strength of digital channels. This allows you to reposition and test your antenna or satellite dish. 1� Press MENU on the remote control and select TV ≥ Channels. NOTE • You are prompted to enter current password to enter Channels if Channel Block /Parental Guidance / Input Block in the Parental menu is not the default setting. 2� Press <> to select Single RF Scan and press OK or ≥...
TV menu E Channel Skip Channel skip allows you to skip one or more channels when pressing P <> on the remote control to switch between channels. 1� Press MENU on the remote control and select TV ≥ Channels� NOTE • You are prompted to enter current password to enter Channels if Channel Block /Parental Guidance / Input Block in the Parental menu is not the default setting. 2� Press <> to select Channel Skip and press OK or ≥ to enter the channel list. 3�...
TV menu E Assign a channel decoder (For ATV) Decoders that decode channels can be connected to SCART. You have to assign the TV channel as a channel to be decoded. Before selecting channels, make sure your TV is connected to SCART. 1� Press MENU on the remote control and select TV ≥ Channels� NOTE • You are prompted to enter current password to enter Channels if Channel Block /Parental Guidance / Input Block in the Parental menu is not the default setting. 2� Press <> to select Decoder and press OK or ≥...
TV menu Zoom 1 (Not for HD) Scales the classic 4:3 format to 14:9. Zoom 2 (Not for HD) Scales the classic 4:3 format to 16:9. Wide Stretches the classic 4:3 format to 16:9. NOTE • When source input is PC mode, only Full screen and 4:3 are available. • For 4:3 PC input signal, picture format 4:3 and Wide screen are available.
TV menu E Automatically switch the TV to standby (Sleep timer) Sleep timer switches the TV to standby after a defined period of time. 1� Press MENU on the remote control and select Features ≥ Time. 2� Press OK or ≥ to enter Time. 3� Press <> to select Sleep Timer� 4�...
TV menu HDMI overscan When you watch TV via HDMI input source, you could use this function to enlarge the picture. It may have few loss of video content. 1� Press MENU on the remote control and select Features > HDMI Scan info 2� Press ≤≥ to select one of the following: • Select Auto to scan the picture automatically. • Select Underscan to disable. • Select Overscan to activate.
TV menu Parental Lock TV channels or connected devices with a four digit code to prevent children from watching unauthorized content. Access Parental menu 1� Press MENU on the remote control and select Parental. 2� Press OK or ≥ to highlight the password box. Menu Picture Password: Sound Features Parental EXIT Back 3� Enter your password by using the digit buttons on the remote control.
TV menu Set / Change password 1� Enter your password to access the Parental menu. 2� Press <> to select Set Password and press OK or ≥ to enter. 3� Enter your new password in the New box by using the digit buttons on the remote control. 4�...
Connecting a USB device USB function This TV is equipped with a USB connector that enables you to view photos, listen to music, and play videos stored on a USB storage device. NOTE • Depending on the USB device, the TV may not be able to recognise the contained data. • Use only alphanumeric characters for naming files. • File names over 80 characters (may vary depending on character set) may not be displayed. • Do not disconnect a USB device or memory card from the TV while transferring files, using the slide show function, when a screen is switching to another or before you exit “USB” from the “SOURCE” menu. • Do not connect and disconnect a USB device from the TV repeatedly. E Basic Operation 1� Turn on the TV. 2� Connect the USB storage device to the USB port on the side of your TV.
Connecting a USB device Buttons Descriptions G button Select the slide show duration. Y button Select the slide show transition effect. EXIT Return to the previous operation. E Listen to Music 1� In the Music thumbnail browser, press <>≤≥ to select a music file or a music album. 2� Press OK to play the MP3 file. 3�...
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. HDMI connection Example of connectable devices E DVD E Blu-ray player/recorder The HDMI connections (High Definition Multimedia Interface) permit digital video and audio transmission via a connection cable from a player/recorder. The digital picture and sound data are transmitted without data compression and therefore lose none of their quality. Analogue/digital conversion is no longer necessary in the connected devices, which also would result in quality losses. HDMI HDMI cable HDMI device DVI-HDMI cable Audio cable DVI/HDMI conversion • Using an DVI/HDMI adapter cable, the digital video signals of a DVD can also be played via the compatible...
Connecting external devices Example of connectable devices E VCR E DVD recorder When using the SCART 2 Half SCART, which transmits S-Video or CVBS in, and CVBS monitor out. VCD / DVD recorder NOTE • In cases when the decoder needs to receive a signal from the TV, make sure to select the appropriate input source. • Do not connect the decoder to the SCART 2. • You cannot connect the VCR with Decoder using a fully wired SCART cable under the SCART 2 source. Speaker / Amplifier connection Connecting an amplifier with digital audio input / analogue audio input Digital audio in Speaker / Amplifier...
Connecting external devices Connecting a PC Digital connection HDMI DVI-HDMI cable Ø 3.5 mm stereo mini jack cable Analogue connection Ø 3.5 mm stereo mini jack cable RGB cable DVI-I / RGB conversion cable DVI-I Supported display resolutions Computer formats (PC) HDMI cable Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 1360 x 768 1280 x 1024...
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem No picture Abnormal colours Twisted picture Picture too dark Audio only, no images Picture only, no audio Cannot use remote control Cannot receive sufficient channels through antenna No colour Blinking picture accompanied by ghost image Broken lines or segments Certain TV channels are blocked (Hope to acquire some channels) Overlapping images or ghost images Cannot use a function Cannot receive programmes Possible Solution Connect power cord correctly. Turn on power. Connect signal cable correctly. Press any button on the LCD TV. Connect signal cable correctly. Connect signal cable correctly. Please use compatible signal. Adjust brightness and contrast. Please check if input signal is connected correctly. TV-RF signal must not be lower than 50dB. Connect signal cable correctly. Adjust volume to proper level. Connect audio signal cable correctly. TV-RF signal must not be lower than 50dB. Please change battery. Turn off power for 10 seconds; and then restart power. Please use the Channel Scan function to increase the number of channels not included in memory.
Appendix Environmental specifications Item *1 On-Mode (W) Standard *2 Energy-Save-Mode (W) Eco ≥ On *3 Standby-Mode (W) *4 Off Mode (W) Power button *5 Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) *6 Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) Eco ≥ On (Energy-Save-Mode) *1 Measured according to IEC 62087 Ed. 2 *2 For further information about the Energy Save function, please see related pages in this operation manual *3 Measured according to IEC 62301 Ed.
Appendix Information on the software license for this product Software composition The software included in this product is comprised of various software components whose individual copyrights are held by SHARP or by third parties. Software developed by SHARP and open source software 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. These include software components covered by a GNU General Public License (hereafter GPL), a GNU Lesser General Public License (hereafter LGPL) or other license agreement. Acknowledgements The following open source software components are included in this product: • linux kernel • modutils • glibc • zlib • libpng Trademarks • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • The “HD TV” Logo is a trademark of DIGITALEUROPE. • The “HD TV 1080p” Logo is a trademark of DIGITALEUROPE. • The DVB logo is the registered trademark of the Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB - project.
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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.
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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 5A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.