Sharp LC - 40N3000U User manual

USER MANUAL
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USER MANUAL
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thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
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Copyright Statement
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and at any time, some or all of the pre-installed, or subsequently installed Application Services may not be available
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service limitations, etc. Any purchase or use of the Device, including any Application Services, is purely at the user’s
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such disclaimer without any claim on the licensors and manufacturer. You are solely responsible for providing an active
and working connection to the Internet, along with any and all hardware and/or software necessary to use the Device as
intended.
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Content
Content ...............................................................................................................3
Connecting Devices to your TV........................................................................4
Connecting an antenna, cable set-top box or satellite receiver ................................................4
Connecting a satellite receiver, DVD player or other audio visual (AV) device with a
composite video cable (yellow/red/white)..................................................................................4
Connecting an AV device with a component video cable (red/blue/green) .............................5
Connecting an AV device with an HDMI cable..........................................................................5
Connecting a headphone ..........................................................................................................6
Connecting speakers or other audio receivers..........................................................................6
Connecting a digital sound bar to use Audio Return Channel (ARC)........................................7
Using Your TV Remote Control.........................................................................8
Buttons on your TV remote.........................................................................................................8
Remote control range information..............................................................................................8
Begin using your remote............................................................................................................9
Completing the First-Time Setup Menu .........................................................10
Shortcuts Instructions.....................................................................................12
Selecting the input source .......................................................................................................12
Changing Channels / Volume ..................................................................................................12
Shortcuts Instructions ..............................................................................................................12
Basic Settings ..................................................................................................14
Using the Menu........................................................................................................................14
Picture Menu ............................................................................................................................15
Audio Menu..............................................................................................................................16
Channels Menu ........................................................................................................................17
Settings Menu ..........................................................................................................................18
Parental Controls Menu............................................................................................................19
Media.................................................................................................................21
Digital Media player .................................................................................................................21
Enjoy Movie Files .....................................................................................................................22
Browse the Photos ...................................................................................................................23
Playable Format List.................................................................................................................24
Quick Problem-Solving Tips ...........................................................................25

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Connecting Devices to your TV
You have several options for connecting your TV to different devices. The method in which you connect will be based
upon the type of cables you have and the available outputs on your device.
Connecting an antenna, cable set-top box or satellite receiver
To connect an antenna,cable set-top box or satellite receiver:
1. Connect one end of a coaxial cable (not included) to the RF OUT port on the antenna, cable or satellite box. If you
are using an antenna with twin-lead cable, you may need a 300-75 Ohm adapter (not provided) to connect it to the
back of your TV. Likewise, if you are using several antennas, you may need a combiner (not provided).
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the ANT/CABLE port on the side of TV.
3. Using your remote, press the [INPUT] button and select TV as the input source.
Connecting a satellite receiver, DVD player or other audio visual (AV)
device with a composite video cable (yellow/red/white)
To connect an AV device with a composite video cable (not provided):
1. Use the audio and video cables to connect the composite video/audio ports of the external AV device to the AV IN
ports of the TV. (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red)
2. Plug the connected devices into the AV connectors on the TV before switching it on.
3. Using your remote, press the [INPUT] button and select AV as the input source.
or ANT OUT
Cable Set top box
RF Out
EXTERNAL DEVICE
TV PORT
ANT/CABLE
AV OUT
Video
L
R
White (L)White (L)
Yellow (Video)Yellow or Green (Video)
Video Cable
Red (R)Red (R)
Audio Cable
TV PORTS
EXTERNAL DEVICES
DVD Player/Recorder
Video
Camera Set-top box
Satellite Receiver
Satellite
antenna
cable
VCR
VIDEO LR
AV IN

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Connecting an AV device with a component video cable (red/blue/green)
To connect an AV device with a component cable (not provided):
1. Use a component video cable to connect the component output ports of the external device to the YPBPR ports
for the TV. (Y = green, PB= blue, and PR= red). Use an audio cable to connect the component audio ports of the
external device to the TV AUDIO (L/R) ports.
2. Plug the connected devices into the YPBPRand L/R ports on the TV before switching it on.
3. Using your remote, press the [INPUT] button and select COMPONENT as the input source.
NOTE
• One AV device can be connected to the TV using a component video or composite video cable.
Connecting an AV device with an HDMI cable
This type of connection supports digital connections between HDMI-enabled AV devices such as a Personal Video
Recorder (PVR), DVD, Blu-Ray, AV receiver and digital devices. In addition, some devices (such as a PVR or DVD
player) require an HDMI signal to be set to Output in the settings of the device.
Please refer to the User Manual that came with your device for step-by-step instructions.
To connect an AV device with an HDMI cable (not provided):
1. Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI output port of the AV device to the HDMI port of the TV.
2. Plug the connected devices into the HDMI port on the TV before switching it on.
3. Using your remote, press the [INPUT] button and select the corresponding HDMI input.
NOTES
• Because the HDMI connector provides video and audio signals, it is not necessary to connect an audio cable.
• We strongly recommend to use HDMI Cable with 2 cores as shown in the figure.
EXTERNAL DEVICES
DVD Player/Recorder
Video
Camera Set-top box
Satellite Receiver
Satellite
antenna
cable
VCR
Component
R
L
PR
PB
Y
White(L) White(L)
Red(R) Red(R)
Audio Cable
Component Cable
Red(PR/CR) Red(PR/CR)
Blue(PB/CB) Blue(PB/CB)
Green(Y) Green(Y)
YP
BPR
COMPONENT IN
L R
TV PORTS
HDMI
HDMI
EXTERNAL DEVICES
DVD
Set-top Box
TV PORT
HDMI Cable

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Connecting a headphone
You can connect headphone (not provided) to the
AUDIO OUT port on your TV. While the headphone
is connected, the sound from the built-in speakers
will be disabled.
Connecting speakers or other audio receivers
To connect speakers or other audio receivers with an audio cable (not provided):
1. Use an audio cable to connect the digital audio in port of the audio receiver device to the DIGITAL OUTPUT port of
the TV. Another option is to use an RCA Y-cable (1/8”-stereo mini to L/R phono) to connect an analog sound system
to the AUDIO OUT port of the TV.
2. Plug the connected devices into the main power socket before switching on the TV.
• TIP: If you prefer to use Audio Return Channel, then see Connecting a digital sound bar to use Audio Return Channel
(ARC) on page 7.
NOTES
• When a digital audio system is connected to the DIGITAL OUTPUT port, decrease the TV and system volume.
• 5.1 CH (channel) audio is available when the TV is connected to an external device that supports a 5.1 channel
surround sound
• You can receive 5.1 channel audio in one of two ways. The first way is to connect the DIGITAL OUTPUT port
from the device to the Amplifier. The second way is to connect the DIGITAL OUTPUT port on the back of the TV
to the Optical port on the Amplifier. After you’ve completed one of the two methods then be sure to go into the
Advanced Audio Settings of the TV and select RAW to receive the 5.1 channel audio. You will need to also go
into the sound or audio settings of your device to ensure it is set to 5.1 Channel output. It may read ‘Bitstream’, ‘RAW’
or ‘Digital’.
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AUDIO OUT
TV PORT EXTERNAL DEVICE
Headphone
EXTERNAL DEVICES
Powerless
Bass Speaker
Speaker
Digital Sound Bar
Audio Amplifier
DIGITAL
OUTPUT
/
AUDIO OUT
TV PORTS
Audio Cable
White(L)
Red(R)
Audio Cable

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Connecting a digital sound bar to use Audio Return Channel (ARC)
If you’d like to use the Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature to have sound sent from the TV back down an HDMI cable
to a digital sound bar, then you will need to connect the cable to the HDMI / ARC port. By using this feature, you will
also be able to control the sound bar with your TV remote instead of having to use multiple remotes for each device.
To connect a digital sound bar with an HDMI cable (not provided):
1. Connect the cable that’s attached to the sound bar to the HDMI / ARC port on the TV.
2. Turn on the sound bar by pressing the Power button.
3. Press the [MENU] button on your remote and go to System > CEC Function.
4. Turn on the CEC Control setting.
5. Turn on the Audio Receiver setting.
NOTES
• Only digital sound bars that require a wired connection are compatible with the TV.
• If the device has an Input Selector feature then make sure to change it to TV.
HDMI
ARC
HDMI
EXTERNAL DEVICE
TV PORT
HDMI Cable
Digital Sound Bar

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Using Your TV Remote Control
Buttons on your TV remote
Remote control range information
The remote control can work at a distance of up to 26 feet in front of the TV set.
It can work at a 30 degree horizontal or vertical angle.
Power on / off
Direct channel selection
Select TV / AV / USB source
Dash button
Select a digital sub-channel
Media content control function buttons
Audio select button
Mono/Stereo/SAP operation
/ / /
Move Up/Down/Left/Right or
adjust settings
Display the channel name
Infrared transmitter
Select input source
Next channel
Previous channel
Select HDMI source
Set the sleep timer
Adjust closed caption mode
MENU button
Close the menu
Increase volume
Decrease volume
Display current time
Media content control function buttons
Select component source
Zoom button
Display favorite list
Go to the previous channel
Not available
Display the information banner
Conrm selections
Select picture mode
MUTE button
Select sound mode