Sharp LC-37D40U User manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
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LC-37D40U
LC-45D40U
LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION
ENGLISH
OPERATION
MANUAL
.. The dlustrations anc: on··screen dispiaysn this op(H-ation
manual are for explanation purposes and may vary
frmn the actual operations.
•Ivlmlu iterl1s that one net selectable are grayecJ out.
• T'h8 examoles usee:! thrOUQr1Out tr1is ,nanuEtI are bEtS8(1 on
tile LG-·3/D4C!U rnodei. '.
!~J1PORT/~NT:
To aie) reporting in case of loss or U,eft, please record the
TV's model and sE:rial numbers in tflO space providod. Ti"8
nUmlJ81's al'e located at tile (eci!" of the Tv.
[\r1oe)el No.:
Serial No.:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Tr18 lightning flash with arrow-head
symbol, within
an equilateral triangle,
is intended
to a!eli the user to the
presence of uninsulated ';dangerous
voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be
of sufficient
magnitude
to constitute arisk of
eiectric shock to persons.
CAUTiON: TO REDUCE THE RtSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REi\i10VE COVER (OR BACK),
NO USER-SERViCEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
FiEFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL
The exclamation point within a
triangle !s intended to aiert the user
to the presence of important
operating
and maintenance
{servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
product
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE
SlOT
lFULLY INSERT.
CAUTION:
DO [\JOT PLJ\CE THiS PRODUCT ON N~ UNST;\EiLE CART, ST/\NO, TRIPOD, BR/\CKET, OR
TABL.E, TI···IE PRODUCT r\t1t~Y FALL Ci\l.K3ING SE:R!OUS PERSONN.. INJURY !\f'JD SERIOUS
DA~jV\Cit: TO 'THE PFjODUCT. USE: ONLY WrrH AC/\HT, ST!\ND, TTiIPOD, BH,t\CKET, OF; Tb,BLE
RECOMMENDED BY THE [v1.!\~~UFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE PRODUCT. FOLLOW il··lE
MANUFAGTUHEH'S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN lNSTALUNO 'THE PHODUGT p-j',jD USE tv10UNTiNCi
/\CCFSSORIES RECO~vlM[NDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. 1\ PRODUCT !\ND CART
eXJt'/18IN/\TION SHOULD BE MOVED WITH Cf\RE. OUICK STOPS, EXCESSIVE FORCE, /\ND
UNEVEf-.,J SUFiFp,CES ~.;I/-\Y CAUSErHE PHODucr AND CAHT COMBlt,JATiOi'J TO OVEHTunN.
WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved
by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
CAUTION:
This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other
equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference witll electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use
shielded cables and connectors for connections.
"Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CAN system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the
National Electrical Code that
pmvides guidelines fer proper grounding and, in particular. specifies that the cable ground stlall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical."
This
product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing asmail amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be
regUlated
due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your !ocal authorities or the
Electronic Industries Al!iance: www.eia.org
Trademarks
•Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Do!by
Laboratories.
.. "HDM!. the HDMIIogo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HOM!
Licensing LLC."

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER
Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. To ensure safety and many years
of trouble~free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully before
using this product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electricity is used to petiorm many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if
improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However,
improper use can result in electric shock andior fire. !n order to prevent potential danger. please observe the following
instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product.
To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of
your Liquid Crystal Television, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product
1) Read these instructions.
2} Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use Hiis apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Instafl in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Apolarized plug has two blades with
one wider than
the other. Agrounding type plug has two blades and athird grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are prOVided for your safety. !f
the proVided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at p~ugs, convenience receptacles, <md the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart. stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the
apparatus. When acart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid
injury from bp-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during I1ghtning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing
to qualified service personneL Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture. does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
Additional Safety Information
15) Power Sources- This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure
of Hie type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery power. or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
16) Overloading-Do
not overload wail outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in arisk of fire
or electric shock.
17) Object and Liquid
Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result In afire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
18) Damage Requiring
Service- Unplug this product from the wail outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and wHl often require extensive work by aqualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation,
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f) When the product exhibits adistinct change in performance -this indicates aneed for service.
19) Replacement Parts- When replacement parts are required. be sure the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer
or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock,
or other hazards.
20) Safety
Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to Hiis product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
21) Wall or ceiling mounting-When rnounting
the product on awall or ceiHng, be sure to install the product
according to the method recommended
by the manufaCTurer.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
.. VVatw ancJ fvbsture -Do ,jot use this product near water' -for eXarnf)ie, neEJ( 8l;ath rut;, vv'i3sh
l)owL kitchen sink. or laundry tul); ;n a wet t);;isernent; or ri(:'1ar as\,virnrninq poei; ,:'/1(1 the like,
•Stand -
Do not plaex'J thtJ product on an unstable caft, ~)tarKj. t(pO(j or tat)le. PIClCit'i~l the
procuct on an unstable base can cause thE: product to tc'JI, in serious personal njuries
as INel1 as clarrage to the Use only acart. ~-,tand. tripod, bracl-<et or taiJle recornmencled
by the rnanufacturer or \:'/th tr'll} product. V\if'E:n he on a \Nall. r)e sure to
follow ttlE! rnanufacture:'s instructions. Use only the rneuntinfJ rec:ornrY)encled by Ule
rnamJfacturer.
'--;"",;'''1''1"""", the ieee-tion ....... Select aplace witll no cjin:~ct 8unnqht and good ventllaton.
•
Ventlaton -The \/ents and otier openinqs in the cabinet are (jes:~jried tor ventiiation. Do not
CDver or [)Iock H'iese vents ancj since insufficient ventilation {::;an cause
arKj/O( sf1 orter1 the life of tr,e procJuct. not p1ace tr,e pr(xjuct on a tyee:!, ~:;ofa, (uq or otr,er
sir-nilaf surface, since trley can [)iock \!entiieJion 'Triis
product is not designed for buiit ..
in insta!iation; do not place the product in an place such as a bO()kc8~:;e or rack, unless
propel" ventilator']
is provided or the rnanufacturer's instructions are feliol/o/GcL
.. TriG Liquid Crystal panel used In this proZ)uct is rnElde of glass. Tr,erefore, it CEln break wfien the
pmduct is dropped or applied \Nitll Irnpact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces
in case the panel breaks.
•
Heat -The product SfK)uld be situatec.i away from riGat sources such as radiators. heat
rE:1qisters, stoves or other pmducts mnplifiers) that produce heat.
.. Tile Liquid Crystal panel is avery liiQh technology product \:vith 3.147,264 tI-dn tilrn transistors, giving you fine picture
detaiis.
Occasionally,
8. few non-active p:xels may appear on the sO'een 8S a fixed POII:t of blue, green or reel. Please note that thk'3
dOGS not affect tile perfom,ance of your product.
Precautions when transporting the TV
• When transporting the TV, never carry it by i'oiding ento ti:e speaker. Be sure to always
cany the 'TV by two people ho!rjing it with two fHnds - one hand on each side of the TV.
~ftl~~~~:t~;~~:~r~~~~~:~~~;,~:~ t:~:; i~~1~v~~~r~)~~1~;f~~~~t dUml9 f; ~i~~~~,~~~~ ~;~~;r~~~~:i:
am) Ciisconnect the antenna. Tf-1is will prevent darnarJ8 to tl18 due to !i(Jr1tnin~1 anc.1
power .. iine surqes.
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•F\)vver Lines - A.n outsi(je mitermCl system sf'Jould not rJe located in H-Ie viCinity of overr1ead
power lines or otiler electric or pOVier circuits, or whor-e it can fali into such power lines
or chcuits. \iVhen instaiiing an outside antenna systern, extrerne care shOUld be taken to keep
frorn toucl-1lng sucn povtJer iines or circuits as contdct witii tI,ern :Tiigl!t be fatal,

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Outdoor /\ntenna Grounding - If an OIJi:sicie antenna is connected to tl,e televiSion equipment, lJe sure the antenna
-systern is fyounded so as to provide sorne protection voita\]8 surf:j8s anel built··up statc charqes.
Article 810 of tile i'Jational Electricai Code,
/:'J-JSI/f\JFP/\ provides inforrnation If/itn regard to proper of itlS
mast and structul-8, Qrounciino of tne !eacHn wire to an antenna dsci'c;lrQe unit, size of qrounciing cone]uctors,
lecation of unit, cor"iE:~ctiof' to oloctrocles. CincJ requin:;rnents for the (:;Iectrocle.
EXAMPLE OF ,l\NTEI,jNP, CHOU~JDli'KJ .AS PEH
~Jf\TIOf'j/\L. FLEeTRICN" CODE, /\NSI/NFP(\ 7()
NEC -NATIONAL ELEGTPICAL CODE
Ai\ITENNA
DISCHf\RGE UNIT
(NEC SECTIOi'J 810·-20)
GROUf'JDING CONDUCTORS
(l\jEC SECTION 810-21)
~"""::::;::::::""'C~ROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUi-JDING EL.ECTRODE
SYSTEM
(i'~FC ;\RT 250, P;\RT 1'1)
•To :xevent fir'e, never piace any type of cande or farnes on the top or near the TV set.
may
or splashing.
product
(:(Ynmerciaily available, to clean it.
cloth, iiquic.l cleaners or C11em:ca: cloth to clean it,
surface.
and unplug
triO /-\C cord fron'} trle wail outlet before ,",-"'",';1,,-,,,
gently wipe the Surface or the disrJlay panel. Using a!,arcj
surface.
•Use asot't clott, to ;jentiy wipe tl:e panel when it is n::aily diny.
(it iTay sucncll tie panel surface vvi-len
• If the panel is dusty, use an ant!·,'3tatlc
• To ti,e pane!, clo not use a
iTlat(irials may danla9(' t1e
• To prevent fire or S(iock fnzC1:"c.i, do not pk3.ce the AC corc.i under tie TV set or other heavy
items.
• To prevent fir-e or shocl< hazard, do not expose HilS produGt to
No
otijeCs fiiieci with liqui,js, SUOI as vases, shouicl !)e piacecl on
•Do not display astll picture for alonq kYle. 8S this couid cause an s.fterin'idqe to n:~rnain.

Su plied
cessories
~\~ake sure the tollovving Etccessories are provided vvith the product.
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A!vvays use th(:;1 AC cord suppned \;Vitrl the TV .
S!'101'1 screvv
;\ttac:r1 the tvvo parts of tr1e stand unit to each other
Uie 4short screvv's anc! the h~~x key (supplieej I.:vit!: tile
proe1uct) as sho'vvn.
~--- Hex key
4~ ln~)ert and tighten tie 4long scrG'vVS into tie 4 ["Joles on
ti'i8 rear of the TV.
'
m
..•. ~ .. ::.: 'i;'ia.: .. ~ .. '
~'::$ .~:!-
:t~ . ::
long screws {x 4}
(used in step 4)
Short screws (x 4)
(used in step 2)
3a Insert tie stand into the opE-}n~n(:-) on the bottonl of the
'TV.
.. Before attacJling (or detaching) stancL unplug the p{:; cord fr'OfTl the AC If\JPUT ten11inaL
•Before perfcnTling v,jork spread cushioninq over t.he base area t.o lay HIe TV on. This vvill prevent it. frolTl rJeing
danlaqed,
1a Confirrn tie 8 s(xe\;\fS supplied vvith t'le TV.
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QUICK REFERENCE
STOP! To safely remove the AQUOS television from the box
lfs best to use 2people to rerTlOVO the l\()U()S television 'for stability_
1. Lise trie cardboarc11ioleJer's Oli eiilinr sicj(~ of Ui(; !\()\...JC)S television to (er-nove it frcrn tho :)0><-
2. r:~erYlo\je FjO cardbcJcHT:; r-IO\;VeV(:t', f-(eop the vvrapping on trle /~C)UC)S telENision to pr-otoct It \fvhHe
3. L,ift onto i('lstallation location as H10 CHaUfE:H11 inustratos.
Ventilation &Cleaning Tips
Keep your /\QUOS television in a vve!l ventilated arE-3d and rnal-<e sure not to place it by aheat
source or use near vvater. The ;\OUOS television is deslf.jned for /f\.C use only and should be used
vVlth supplied A(~ cord.
(~iean the screer"") by spraying asoft lint free cloth \Jvith vvater to !!ghtly nloistert Gently 'vvipe and
avoid
p(essin~l on the screen. To clean the outer cabinet.) use the sarne rnethod. 00 not use
nquid or aerosol cleaners.
The screen is q!ass and can be scrat.ched or broken vV!len ciropped or llllpactecL
QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS
1. /\ttaeJi yOLH' antenna to the back of the 1'\1,
(See page 13.) 4.
Hov'J to turn on tile AC)U()S telev~sior'j for the first trne.
A) Fr-ess POWER on ;\()UC)S television.
8) PC)\j\jER inciicator on tr'H:;1 front of tjD ,L\C)UOS tolev~slon
Hfjhts GREE~\L
2. Connect hOle AC plug for the AQUOS teievislon into the
!\C outlet
"""""- __ ---':')-,'.c
d
, ::::, -.1 ,AC outet I
$Place the TV close to the AC outlet, arid keep the povver
pluQ vJithin reach.
o0o
$ TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!! DO NOT
TOUCH UN~iNSULATED PARTS Of ANY CABLES
WITH THE AC CORD CONNECTEDx
3. PlaC(l the Ferrite core in the space indicated in H'ts belovv
ffgure and bundle !fIe cords pr'operly vvith a cab~e clamp
arId cabk::) te.
PC)\JVEJ~ indicator
"Speaker cannot be detached froni the TV,
•T\/ anq~G cannot be adjusted>
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QUICK REFERENCE
If the (srnote control fails to operate Tv functions, replace the batteries in the (SrTlote control unit.
1
()pen the battory cover, 2lns()rt tvvo
f'AA..A,j size batteries
(supplied vvith H'le product),
~ F)iacE~ the lJatteries vvitf'i th(~ir tonrinals
correspoflding to tile ( .+ )and ( )
indications in t1-1e l)attery cornpartrnent.
3 (~!ose the battery cover,
lrnpropor use of lJatteries can result \n chontcat or explosion. Be sure to fo!jov\j Fie instructions belo\fj,
$Do not mix oe:tter-ies of diffe(ent types. Different types of batteries have different characteristics.
$ Dc) not rnix oid and ne\N batte(es, rVlixinq old (}n(j nevv batteries can sr1Cxten t1'le life of n(:3\N batteries or cause chernic;JI
leakaDe in 01(1 batteries,
fI Hernove t)(}tteries as soon as they ;:u'e \flOlr out. Chernica~s tr1at leak frorn batteries that corrie in cont(;lct 'NiH-l s~·<,in can cause
arash. If you find any cr18rnica~ ~E:~akage, vvipe thorouqf'1!y vviFi a c~otri<
$The ba:tteries supplied Vvi'th thiS product may have ashorter life expectancy due to stora~Je conditions,
~ If you vviH not be usinq the rerrlote control unit tor an extended period of tlrne, rer-nove batto(os frorn it.
/ .. /
//
/'
Renlote centrel
sensor
IMPORTANT:
The POVVER 1ndicator ()n the ,A()I.J()S television should light GREE~\j indicating you have povJer to the ,AC2UC)S
television,
H: the P()VvER lncncator on the AQUaS tek:jvision still does not light up~ press TV POWER
on the rernote control to turn the pO\Jver on. VCB
0
t;;;D
§
2)
CE) 8
;:;EC
CD
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~MPORTANT:
IF THE Uf\JIT [J()ES f\Je)T FJ()VVER ()f\J - UNPL.UeJ THE A()IJ()S TEL..EVISI()N FR()~vl THE ()UTL.ET ,~f\JD REPE/\T
THE l~~STALLATjON STEPS.
IF' '{()U ST!LL EN(~()UNTER f\JO P()\/VER~ PLE/~SE (~()f\rrACT US ,A:r 1-BOO··BE-Sr···Jp,RP,
Please rofer to the BASIC; ADJUST~j1ENT SETTINC;S SE(~'rl()N for EZ SrJ'tup a/lei basic channel setup funct~ons
and USING EXTERNi\L EQUIPf\~ENT SECT10r~ for other device connections (DVD) V(~R? ;\UDI(), in your
i\QU()S opnration rnal'1ual.

ontents
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 9UUUUXUUUU9UUUUXuun 1
Trademarks .. ~ ..... ~ ... ~ ..... ~ .... ~ ..... ~ ...... ~ ... x ..... ~ .... x ..... ~ .... "~."~"."""."" ... x ..... ~ .... 2
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER u .. xuuuxuuuuuxeu.nXHUUU 3
~MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS x.. ux u3
Supplied accessories " " 510 "6
QUICK REFERENCE "~ x " "~ " ,, ,,~ 6
,AttachinfJ tht; stand " .. "." "." .. "." .. ,,, ., (3
Contents , .. ,." "" " ... "" " "" "" " "" " " ... ""."""."" " """."" "" 9
Part names" " .. " "." " .. " "." .. " " .. " " .. "10
1\) (Front) , , , , , , ,." " .. " '1 (J
'T'V (Rec1r) ." .. " .. , .. " , " , " , ,, 11
Rernote control unlt, , ,, , .. , , " .. , .. ". " '12
Preparation "."~ x ~ ~ x" ~ ~~ ~ ~ x ~ x,, x x" 13
Using the rernote control unit. " " " " '13
(~autions (egardinD remote control unit " , 13
,Ar'l t Enl 1'1 clS .. ,.. , ,.. , ,.. ,, , , ,.. , ,.. ,, ,... '1':3
Watching TV "" "" " " ".." " ,,~ ,,~ 14
Turning on the power .. """ .. " " .. " .. , .. "." 1 .. 4
Turning oH the pOvver "" "."." .. " .. """ 14
Initial Se:tup ".... ,. .. "" " " .. "." .. ., ........." .. ,15
Sirnple button operations for
chan~jing channels " " 1 ()
Sirnple button operc.lt!ons for
changing volume/sound" ,17
Setting ~j1TS/Sf\P stereo rnode." " , .. , 18
Sett.!l"!Q Digital broadcast.inq audio rnode " .. , .. " 18
Basic adjustment settings "u ..... uu ... u~u u u ........ u.u. 19
(vie/iu operat.ion buttons ", .. " .. " .. " .. " " .. " .. , .. "19
~J1enu iterns ., , .. , , , , ",., , 19
EZ Set.Ll~) ...., .. ",., ", , " .. , .. " .. ,..., .. "., " .. , .. ,.20
(~hannel Setup .. , .. " .. ,.", .. ",., , .. " .. , , .. , .. , ".". 20
/\ntenna Setup-D!G!Tf\L,,, ,,.,, , 2'1
Favorite channel setting " .. , , ,22
Picture adjustrnents ,
.. , , .. , .. ,,, .. " .. ,., ,23
()PC setting, .. , , , .. " .. , , ,." .. " .. , .. " .. "., .. 23
/\dvanced picture adjustrnents .. ,., ,24
Color Tenjperature ., " .. , ",., " .. ,., .. ,."." .. 24
81<:3.(:;1< , , , " .. 2<4
3 0- Y'/(.~ ,.,.,.,, .. ,, , .. ,,,., ,, .. , , , ,.,, .. ,. 24
fvlonochrorne .. , , .. ,., , ,., , , .. , .. 24
Fiirn ~v1ocle (3:2 puH-dovvn) .. " , ", 24
Range of OP(~, , , " , 24
Sound adjustrnent " , " , " .. " " 25
E:')l..lrrOl..Jnd , " , .. ,"., .. " .. " " " , .. ,.25
Povver Control , , ,., " , , .. "26
Digital Setup" " .. " , ,., "., " .. ,., , 26
Audio Setup , , , " , 26
Using external equipment~u.n .. ""u.u.uu ..... QUu u.u. 27
Displaying an oxtstnal squiprnent irna~Js ..."27
Connectjn~J a[)VD player or" a Dif:Jital 'DJ ST8
(Air or (~able) .. ",., .. , , .. , .. ,., "." .. , ". 28
Connecting a
\JC:R. garne i::::onso!t;)
or carncorcJer " " 28
Using [)igital f\udio ()utput. " 28
(~onnectin~J Hl)fv11 equiprnent " "., , .. ,., ~?9
Displaying an irnage frorn HDlv1! equipnlc~nt 29
Useful adjustment settings u .. uuu.u"uu .. u QlOU~ .. 30
Input Skip., .. , .. " , .. , .. ", , , .. , , , , , ~30
f:aetncitJy l\~ode. , .. " , , ,.,., ", , .. , , ".30
Langua~Je .. "., ""." , , .. ".30
IrT1age position .. """ .. ,., , , , , .. , " .. , ". 30
Rrjset ,., "., .. " .. " " ,., , , ,." , ~31
Input SE·)!oct ., .. , , ,, , ,, , , 3'1
Input l....abel."., .. ""., " , " "., ,32
Picture flip "< .,.. , " "" .. 32
.AV rv1C)DE."., ,.,., .. , .. , .. , , .. , , , "., , .. ,33
V!8\/V rnode for /1-: 3 Pro~]rarns " , .. ., 33
V!ew rnode for HD Pro~:Jrarns, "33
Digita! ~,loise Reduction , , .. 34
l\udio Only., ,,, ,,., ,
.. ,,,, 3,4-
()utput Select "." , .. , " ." , , , ., .. "., ~34
Quick Shoot ,,.".,.,." , .. ,,.,., ", , .. , ,. 34
c.~o!or Systern , , , ,., " , , .. , , ,,35
Prograrn Title Disp!ay , , , .. ,.,., , , .. 35
Sleep Tlrner , .. " ,." " , , , .. , .. " .. , .. "., 35
(::losed Captions and Dig1ta! Closed C::aptions ,36
(~aption Setup ... ,., .... ".", .... ", ... ,....."., ... ", ,37
Secret number setting 'for parental control 38
Parental contr-c11 (seitlnf:J V-(~HIP level), "., .. ,40
I····! ovv to ternporarily relcase
the V-CHiP BLOCK , , .. , .. .,,, 43
Reactivating the ternporarHy released
V-CHlP BLC)Cr-<,., ....,.,., , , ... , .. ,.", ",."."., 43
Other viewing options u.<> u~ u.. uu""" "~ u,, ..... ~~.,. •• 44
Freezing irnages , , , ,., , ,., /j·4
Presetting rernote control funct.ion ., , , ,,44
Appendix ~ " .. " " " " " "." " "" ~ .. "."" .. """.",,048
Rernovlnq the stand , ".",., "., , .. " " .. 48
Setting the
'TV on tll{:~ vvaB "48
Troub!eshootinD "" .. ,.,."" .. "" , , .. , , ,,49
Troubloshooting··Digital broadcasting , " .. ".49
Specifications.,.,.,., "., , , " .. , " " .. 50
Optional accessory, ,".,.,." .. "., "" " .. , 50
Dimensional drawingsu u " " 51

Part name
C>lannei lJu"ttons
(CHV/!\)
POWER
iNPUT button
POWER button
INPUT"
'...,. ..... CH A
-VOL +
Volunle buttons (VOl-/· +)
POWER ope
Rernote control sensor
()FC sensor"
PC)VVER
indicato(·'·
;>-C)PC: Opteal P~ctur8 Control
HSee page 14 for TV status
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Part names
~-~- JNPUT 5teTninal
:~----w..-~~- DK.llT !\L. !~J.JD!O OUTPI..JT tnrrninal
,'\C INPUT ter(nina~
in
~-~-lf,jPUT 2terrninals
~II&--&..~~ j~~PUT1 terrninals
r •... j
I!
II
!!
I!
u
!NPt.JT 3 "=~=l&..~s&j
terrn!na~.s
INPUT 4 ~
tetTn~na~s
/\UD!O ()I.JTPUT ,'m..,*-"<$;~~_~~
terrninais
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Part nalnes
TV POWER: S\:vitcf"l trie 'TV pO\f.Jer on or enters stancil"Jy
nioclE?, (See pa~Je 14.)
1
4
5
6
7
8 ~~--,~--~"":-::
9 '~~-'-~'}::ii::;f
11
12
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
23
24
25
26
27
2DISPLAY: Display the criannoi infc)rrnation.
3 SOURCE POWER: Turns the PO\:V(1( of triO external
cnuiprnent on and off,
4External equiptnent operational buttons: ()pcrato thE?
exter'nal equiprnenL
5 0 .... 9: Set the channeL (See page 16,)
6 • {DOT}: (Soe paQe 46,)
7INPUT: SelE?ct a TV nput source, (TV 1INPUT 1 ~ INPUT:?,
If'-lPUT 3; !~\jPUT 4s!NPUT 5) (See pages. 27 and 31.)
8 VOL +I ~: Set thevolurre. (See page 17,)
9SURROUND: S(1~e(:t SU~TOuncj settings. (See i)ag€-?11.)
10 FREEZE: 3et HiE? st:iH Press a{ja~n to return to
norrnal scree!i. (See page
11 EXIT: Turn off Fie menu s.creen,
12 SLEEP: Set tf"ie s~eep tiniE?r", (See page 35.)
13 AUDIO: Selects the f\-1TS/S;.\P or !:fie audio (node clurinS)
nlulti-channel audio r)(oadcasts. (See page 1.5,)
14 FUNCTION: Svvitches the rerr-lote control for T\J, C:;BL./
Sp-,"L VCH
j
DVD and AUDI() operation, lncjicatex lights up
for the current nioele. (See paGes 44 to 4"7 for details.)
.* To enter tj')e cod('1 !ouistration rrc)(io~ you noed to press
FUNCTION and DISPLAY at Fie ;,:.;arne tirne,
15 LiGHT \tVrlen pressed aJ buttons on trv0 rernotE:~
~~~~:~~'(~;~~t:':~~1 r~~~;~n~~~Ii;;i~~~~ ~~~)i~~'~' ~:~;~r~~s. Th,s
l~)utton is used for perforrnlng opera.tions in
situations.
16 ViEW MODE: Select the screen size. (See page 33.)
11 ENT: Jurnps to achannel after selecting vith the 0-9
buttons.
18 FLASHBACK: Return to hl8 previous channel or input
external rno(je. page 16.)
19 CHI\IV= Se~ect "Hie cllannel. (See page 16.)
20 MUTE: fv1uto the sound, (See paqel"?,)
21 MENU: Display tho rnenu screon.
22 AiV' / ~/~ /ENTER: Select adeslreci itern on the
23 RETURN: Return to tr10 previous rrenu :.~cr08n.
24 FAVORITE CH
A, B, C~ D: Select tour preset fa.vo(te channels jn four
cWferent (See paQe ~:?~? 'for details."!
\j\fhi\e vvatchinglyou ca.n toqUle the S(i\(::ictod channels by
press.~ng /\, B~ Cdnd 0
25 FAVORITE: favor1te cJiantiei. (See peDe 22.)
26 CC: D~spL::~y captoriS frcni a f::;icsec1··caption source, (See
page 36.)
27 AV MODE: Select
an aud~o or vicJeo setting. (STAr\lD;\RD,
fv10VlE
l
G.J\~AE: USEFi, DYl'-JAfvllC {FixedL [}'ytr\JA~.;11C,)
(Se~j page 33,)
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Preparation
Use the rer-not(~ (~ontroi unit by pointing it towards the rernote control sensor on the
TV, Objects bet\;veen the rornate control unit E:1.nd the rernote control sensor rnay
prevent proper operation,
• Do not expo~:.e the rernote control unit to shod<.
~n auditior\ do not expose the terrioto conttoi unit to Hquids: and do not p!aco in an aroa
wiU"l !"l[Dh rH.lnlicJiiy.
• Do not install or place t1'18 !'ernote contro~ unit under direct sunn~1r1t. Tr'le r"18at rnEiY cause
cJE~forrnaton of the r8rTiote control un[t.
•The remote control unit
tTlay not \/vot"k properly Jthe rernote contro~ sensor on t11e TV ~s
under direct sun:iqht or str-onq liqr'ltin~l In such cases, eJ
1anqe
tr10 dn~Jie of thE3 ligritinq or
the
TV. or operate the rernote contro~ unit closer to the t'ernote control sensor,
T'o enjoy aclearer picture, use an outdoor antenna, 'T'he 'follovving is abrief e><planEit.ion of tho typos o'f connections
that
elre used for acoaxial cabie, !f your outdoor antenna uses ais-ohen cOclxiai cable vvith an F-type connector:
pluQ it into tt1fj antenna terminal at t.ho rear of HIe "]""\j set
'1 , A. 'is''OhiTl systern is ~lenet~any around carJ~e vvitfl F-type
ccrU18ctor that
can E~CiStly 1.)8 attacltec! to aterrn[nal V'Jithout toc~s
(CorTln"lerciaHyavailable).
F·,type connector
~
2, 1\ 300-ohrn system is a nat I:tvvin-leacf' cal;~e that can be
attached to a75-or1rr tern'dnal tf-lrouQ1'1 a300/75-chrn adapter
(CornrnerciaJyavaJable).
lb··ohrn
coaxia~ cabk:1 (round)
300,·ol"lrTi tv-Jir>~eaci cab~e (fiat)
F-tyr..ie connector
F-type connector should be finger-tightened only~
VVhen connecting tho RF cable to tho 'TV sot do not tig!'lten
F- type connector \Nith tOOlS,
If tools arc used, it may cause damagtJ to your 'TV set.
(The breal'(inC1 of internal circuit, etc.)
?5· .. ohrn coax!ai cable
Connecting Antenna Cable
VHF UHF
ANTENNA ANTENNA
Separate 'VHF/UHF
antenna
Cable
vviVlout a C:;A.TV
converter
C:;orn:)ination VHF/UHF
antenna
Cable TV lead-In _lIl8IIIIIl8IIIIliIIIlIIII8Q@ ---,
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Watching T
Sirnple operations for watchino a 1\/ prograrn
CD CD 0
-VOl. +V (;t~ A. iNPUT
o c r::.:~~ c:;-j
iiimmmmmmmmmmmm!mmijmmil-jg~g~~gg-m~m-gg-m-m-m-g .....,..,$
O()\:\jE-R' l'f"lCil'!'Pt('~- I
f ,-,'Ii _! ,_,"';.l,.VI l
()PC incl!cator
TV POWER (On/Stardby)
Til VCR
AUDIO
00 0
CBUSAT
DVD FUNCTiON
000
UGHT
(3
rn
8
(E)
8
REC
m00
88
aID
MODE
Pr(;ss POWER on the TV~ or TV POWER on thcJ
(ornote control,
• POVVEFi indicator (Uroen): Tl18 'TV is on. (/\fter a fevv'
seconds~ avindovv appears vvith soune).)
•The inital setup start:~::;. \t,jr~el\ HIe TV povvers on for the first
tirne. If ttl() TV has becn turned on before,jJlE~ E:Z Setup \.:vill
not be ~nvoked. See page 20 for performing EZ Setup frorn
the Setup rr'lentJ,
Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the
((;rnote
control>
• 'Tt)(J 'r) enters standby rnode and trlo irna~je on the SCXE~Gn
disappears.
• "Pie P()\;VEH ineJcator 01"1 tie T\! graejually turns off,
• !f you are not ~~lo~nu to use th~s TV for a lonD p(yiod of tirne.
be sure to remove the AC con) Troni the po\:ver outlet.
$Vveak elect(c po\rver is still consurneci even 'vvhen POWER
is turrjGc1 off.
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TV status indicator (POWER)
ON
Lights. cff
TV status indicator (Ope)
"()ff ~s selecteci in ope settlnq
"()n': Or' "(}l: Displai' is selected in ()PC ;3st'ting

Watching TV
VvlHJn you turn on the 'TV tor the first tirnn. it vvill autornaticaily rnemorize the broadcasting channels \fJhern you live.
PGrforrn
the follovving steps before you press TV POWER on the (Onlote control unit.
1. Insert the batteries into the reniote G0ntr01 unit (See page 8,)
2. Connect trit3 antenna Gab~e to '[:rJO TV. (See paCje '13.)
3. Plu~J in the AC Gorel to 't'ri() !\C outlot (St0e paS}) 1,)
language setting
Select from among 3languages: Eng!is!l~ FnJnch and
Spanish,
Channel search
C;hannol auto search fnakos the T\/ look for aU channels
Vie\Nab!e in the set area.
Example
• If you are ()n~y recejving an analog sjgnal throuqh
the Gab18, select dYes!' for CABLE Analo~llf you
are receiving :)oth an analog signa1 and adigtal
signal through the c2ble~ seiect ';'{es" for (~p.BLE
/\naloQ & DigrtaL
,
,
Press ~/.... to ~3el8ct "'y os I) for /\!R ,A.rk-l!oq 8{
Di~Jjtal, then press" to rnovo dovvn.
Press
~/~ to select :'Yes'! or hNo!' for
CABLE AnalogI then press V to rnove dovvn.
Press
~;'~ to select ':\(es)' or ':1\Jo') for
C:ABLE ,A.na!og 8. Digital. t.hen press • to
rnove dovvn.
Seloct "Search Start))! and then press
ENTER.
• If nc; crldnnel is fcuncl) confirTn thE:l tYr)(~ of ccnnec:tion rnatje
\fJith your T\/ a,ltd t?y E2 setup again, page 2t})
Pn:Jss ~/ .. to select "Air" or "C;ab!e",
Press
ENTER to enter tile setting.
Exarnple
Standby Mode setting
Select the standby setting. (See pa.ge 30.)
FJress A.;'"V to select. the desired langua~)e
listed on the screen, and then press ENTER.
f'v1ode 1: Starting '"1"'} is quick frorn standby,
~v1ode 2: PO\Ner consurnption is snlall at. the standby,
Antenna setting
f\1Elke sure vvhat. kind of connection ~s rnade VJit.h your
TV \Jvhen selecting ':Ai( or "Cablej ,.
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Watching TV
'{ou can ChEtnfJe chclnnels in ~.:~everal 'vvays.
VOL
S
"URDtl: OM. :,{J
1Ii\JV;"iiJ'
o -
FREEZE MENU
c::::I::::> 0
8<s8
EO~RORN
-- FAVORITE CH --
®---®-@--@
AQuas
SHARP
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Method 1
Usin~1 CH A/Von the rernote control unit or on the
"TV,
Method 2
'1 F)rt~ss FLASHBACK to svvitch to tile previously t.uned
channel.
~? PrEJss FLASHBACK c.tqain to s\Nitcll back to the
currontly tuned channoL
$ FLASHBACK \:vill not 'vvork if no Cr-k:HYiOI fi8.S beEnl
cr-l(Yl~je(j c-tfter tr-le "TV is turned on.
Method 3
Using ronlote control buttons 0-9, • (DC)T) to solect
channels for VHF/UHF/C/\T\JIOIC3IT/\L.
To select a 1 or 2 ... digit channel number
(e. g., Channel 5):
$ \/'vhen sejectlnQ 21 C~i8.nne1 nurnbor, it is not
necessary to press 0the nurnber.
~ VVl"len you enter 0-9 only, channel se~~3ction \:viH tie n"l8.cio if
there ~s no oper-ation \Nithin a fev\! z:.;econd~3.
To select a 3-digit channel number
{e. g., Channel 115):
Press '1 ~'1 ~5
To select a 4-digit channel number
(e. g., Channel 22.1):
Press 2··-·-f.<2··---f.< * (DC)T) ._ ... j 1-··-)ENT
$ VVhen you enter 0-9 only. channel seiection vvill be rnade if
there is no open:~ticn vvithin a fevv seconcls.
• If you ;JuZ-:;1l ('0': L)y itself, vviH !"lapperi.
•Cornplete
trlG above afelv seconds,
$\!vhen you enter 0-9 • ([)C)T), channe~ seiection \:vd! be
1T1aeje if thei~e is no operation vy~thin a fe\N seconds.

Watching TV
Changing the volume
\(ou cal, cl,()nqt~ Hie volurne on the Tv or on the rornote
control unit.
... VOL -+- VCH /...... INPUT PGW~R
CH
!J
f 'l1UTE
v0
Using MUTE on the remote control unit
fVlutes the current sound output.
Prnss
MUTE,
• r:~ vvHl be displayed on the sexef:)r! for :jO rrdnutcs; and the
SCLYld is sdencecL
•
Using VOL+ I-
eTo incrnas(} tho vo!un,o, press VOL + ,
eTo decrease the volurne: press VOl- ,
Mute
Vo~ume adjustment
.. VOL-! + CHI the TV operates Hle sar-ne as VOL +/ - en
the l'81Tlote contro~ unjt.
Audio status
Yo VJhen '\)utput Se1ect
ll
is set to ':Variable", 'the ir!d~cator on
H'18 screen chanqes as shovvn b(:;,;io\f,j.
.. See pa~K! 3/~ for details on Fi() Output Select "function.
•vVithin
30 rninutes of pressinCJ MUTE, !l"1u'tEj can be
canceled r))/ uS/19 one of tie rnethods be~ovv.
•iVlute \f,riH cancel if you r)n3SS VOL ,.- /+ <Y MUTE.
'# !v1ute vvj!l L-)e canceled after 30 Tlflutes f'laVe passed.
HO\fJev(:;!r; the TV win not suddonly output a, ioud sound as
'the volurns level is set to 0autonlaticaUy.
Using SURROUND on the remote control unit
SURROUND produces Surround effect 1'ro11'l U18
speakers, Each tlrne you press SURROUND; the
rllode cllanqes
LJetvveen ()n and ()ff,
Surround sound options
()n: fv1akes ~t pe~;sib~e to enjoy naturai, realistic surrouncl
sound.
()ff: ()utputs
tf'18 ncrrna1 sound.
•You can have the sarne settngs
on the rnenu jterrs. (See page

Watching TV
~ ~v~TS only operates v,jhi~e in TV rnode.
Pres::.~ AUDIO to toqUlo
betvveen .'3udio !nodes,
F/~VOfHTE
o
SLEEP GC
o0
Examples: when receiving Digital broadcasting
The types of audio transrnitted in £:'1. difJital brOEtdcast
include SURRC)Uf\JD as \lvell as rv1()~\jC) and ST'EREC}
in additionl it is possible 'for rnultiple duclio tracks to
accornpany asinqle video track,
You can c1!ange fvlTS as
srK.i\Nn be~()vJ to iTkltcr'l
HK~ telovis1on broadcast
If stereo sound is difficult to hear~
•()btain aciearer sound by rnanually svvltchlng to fixed
rnono·-sound rnode.
T'he "'r} has afeature that allovvs reception of sound
otl')(;( than tho
rnaln audio for thE-; prografTL This feature
is called ~J1ulti-ctlannel Television Sound (fv1TS), 'The 1\/
\Nith ~vlTS can receive rnono s()und~ stereo sound and
Secondary Audio ProSJ(;Jrns (SAf:J), The SAP feature
aHov'Js a TV stat!c~n to broadcC":lst othor inforrnation.
vvhich could be ;::tudio in another lclrl£Juaqe or sornethinq
cornpietely dirfnrent like
vveathnr inrormation.
You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP
broadcasts where available ..
• Stereo broadcasts
Vie\N prograrns like :lve sportinQ ENents, sriOVvS ancl
(:onr:erts in dynaniic sLEJrel.) sound,
~ SAP broadcasts
Rece[ve TV tJr0acica~:.ts in either fvlf\lf\j ()r" S/\P soevld.
f'vt~l~~ sound: 'Tll(:~ norrnal ~XO~~F'3iTi ·<...~oundtrack. (e~thor 11"1
mono or stereo).
SAP sound: Listen to aseconci
lan9ua~18, supplernentary
corrrnontary or c.dJ'1E~r ~nf{)trnatfcn. (S/\P is rTionc sound.)
Examples: when receiving MTS and SAP
STEREO
mode MAiN +SAP mode
MTS+SAP mode
MONO mode

Basic adjustment settings
Use tile follovving buttor1s on 'U'1f3 renlote control to
operate the rr1enu,
List of menu items to help you with operations
TV
vgR
g
,:x::;
Si.:'J>lGE
!.:GHT
S8@
808
REe
0m
(ill
8S
~
~,::.()~
CD
G)
G)
CD
CD
CD
(£)
ope Page 23
Backlight Page 23
Contrast .a •••••••• a •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• a ••••••••• Page 23
Briglltness Page 23
Color Page 23
Tint Page 23
Sharpness Page 23
Advanced
Color Temp Page 24
Black Page 24
30- Y Ie Page 24
Monochrome ox. Page 24
Film
Mode a ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• aPage 24
Range
of ope H ~46H ~.~ ••• Page 24
Treble ~ x.x ••••• ~ ••••••• ~ •••••••••• ~ ••• x ••••••••••••• Page 25
Bass .~ x •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ~ •• xPage 25
Bala'1ce a
•••••••• Page 25
Surround ~ .. ~.~ ~ Page 25
RETURN: Press to return to the previous step.
ENTER: Press to
go to the next step or
the setting,
AIT I ~/~: Press to select adesired jten1 on the
screen or adjust aselected ltern,
EZ ~~t~ In Page 20
CH
Setup Page 20
Antenna Setup-DIGITAL~ oa u.~ Page 21
Input Skip ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ .. ~ Page 30
Input Label ~ .. Page 32
Parentai
CTRL uu Pages 38-43
Position~ ~~~ ~ ~ Page 30
Picture ~ ~ Page 32
Statldby Mode ~.~ ~ Page 30
Language~ Page 30
Reset a •••••••••••••••••••••••••• aPage 31
Press to open or close the n1enu screen,
MENU:
The bar above is an operational guide 'for
the rernote control, The bar \NiH change in
accordance vvith each rnenu settin9 screer),
Audio Only u,." ••••••••••• x •••• ~" •••• a " ••••• Page 34
D~gital Noise Reduction Page 34
Input Select Page 31
HOMI Setup x ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ~x •••••••••••• Page 29
Output Select Page 34
Quick Shoot ."x.x •••••••• xPage 34
Color System .~ ~ Page 35
Caption Setup .~ ~ x •••••••••••• Page 31
Program Title Display Page 35
Favorite CH ...x
•••••••••••• a ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Page 22