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LC-52D62U
LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION
ENGLISH
OPERATION MANUAL
•The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation
manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly
from the actual operations.
•Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out.
•The examples used throughout this manual are based on
the LC-52D62U model.
IMPORTANT:
To aid reporting
in case of loss or theft, please record the
TV's model and serial numbers
in the space provided. The
numbers are located at the rear
of the TV.
Model No.:
Serial No.:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with arrow-head
symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended
to alert the user to the
presence
of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the
product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute arisk of
electric shock to persons.
•
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within a
triangle is intended
to alert 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, FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION:
DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR
TABLE. THE PRODUCT MAY FALL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS
DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT.
USE ONLY WITH A CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE
RECOMMENDED
BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE PRODUCT. FOLLOW THE
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT AND USE MOUNTING
ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. APRODUCT AND CART
COMBINATION SHOULD BE MOVED
WITH CARE. QUICK STOPS, EXCESSIVE FORCE, AND
UNEVEN SURFACES MAY CAUSE THE PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION TO OVERTURN.
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 with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use
shielded cables and
connectors for connections.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL
LC-46D62U/LC~52D62U
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY:
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah,
New Jersey 07430-2135
TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP
For Business Customers: URL
http://www.sharpusa.com
INFORMATION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential
installation. This eqUipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur
in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more ofthe following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into
an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or
an experienced radiofTV technician for help.
"Note to
CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the
National Electrical Code that provides
gUidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground sha!J 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 a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be
regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eia.org
Trademarks
•Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
•"HDMI, the
HDMIIogo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC."
•
Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR® are designed to protect the environment through superior energy
efficiency.

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 pertorm 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 and/or fire. In 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 this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install 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. Ifthe provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an
electrician for replacement ofthe obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and 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 tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning 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 the 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 wall 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 wall 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) Ifthe 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 will 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 pertormance -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 this 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 mounting the product on awall or ceiling, be sure to install the product
according
to the method recommended by the manufacturer.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
tl Water and Moisture ~ Do not use this product near water -for example, near abath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub;
in awet basement; or near aswimming pool; and the like.
4D Stand ~ Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the
product on
an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries
as well as damage to the product. Use only acart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended
by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on awall, be sure to
follow the manufacturer's instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the
manufacturer.
q, Selecting the location -Select aplace with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.
•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 abed, 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 abookcase or rack, unless
proper ventilation
is provided or the manufacturer's instructions are followed.
•The
liquid Crystal panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the
product
is dropped or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces
in case the panel breaks.
•Heat -The product should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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4D The Liquid Crystal panel is avery high technology product with 6,220,800 thin film transistors, giving you fine picture
details.
Occasionally, afew non-active pixels may appear
on the screen as afixed point of blue, green or red. Please note that this
does not affect the performance of your product.
Precautions when transporting the TV
•Be sure to always carry the TV by two people holding it with two hands -one hand on
each side of the TV.
•Lightning -For added protection for this television equipment during alightning storm, or
when it
is left unattended and unused for long periods oftime, unplug it from the wall outlet
and disconnect the antenna. This
will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and
power-line surges.
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•Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead 1r&!
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits
as contact with them might be fatal.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna
system
is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE
OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND ANTENNA
CLAMP DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
r--f_..::::::",a.. GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
~...::;..;;:::::=-. GROUND CLAMPS
~- POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
NEC -NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
•To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the TV set.
•To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.
No objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, should be placed on the product.
•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy
items.
•Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling.
•Use asoft cloth and gently wipe the surface of the display panel. Using ahard cloth may
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scratch the panel surface. ~
•Use asoft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when it is really dirty.
(It may scratch the panel surface when wiped strongly.)
•
If the panel is dusty, use an anti-static brush, which is commercially available, to clean it.
•To protect the panel, do not use adirty cloth, liquid cleaners or chemical cloth to clean it,
such materials may damage the panel surface.
•To clean the outer cabinet, use the same method.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
•
Do not display astill picture for along time, as this could cause an afterimage to remain.
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Supplied accessories
Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.
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Remote control unit "MA" size battery
(x 1) (x2)
Page 8Page 8
AC cord
(x 1)
Page 7
Cable Clamp (x 2)
Cable tie (x 1)
Page 7
Stand unit
(x 1)
Page 6
Operation manual
(x 1)
CD Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV.
(?) AC cord enclosed in this product is for 11 0-125V. In using it on the 125-240V AC, please consult to the follovving.
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORAT~ON
6100 Blue lagoon DrBve~ Suite 230, Miami, Florida 33126~ U.S~A.
UICK REFERENCE
@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.
Hex key
Long screw
eTo detach the stand, perform the steps in reverse order.
Confirm that there are 10 screws (6 short
screws and 4long screws) supplied with the
TV.
Attach the two supporting posts for the stand
unit onto the base using the box for the stand
unit
as shown below.
(Ciose-up of the upper side of the stand unit)
e Attach the stand un the correct direction.
~ Be sure to follow the instructions. Incorrect installation of the stand may result in the TV falling over.
CD Insert the stand into the openings on the
bottom of the
TV.
®Insert and tighten the 4long screws into
the 4holes on the rear of the
TV.
1Insert each of the protrusions on the two
supporting posts into the openings on the upper
side of the base.
2Insert and tighten the 6short screws with the hex
key (supplied with the product)
in the order of CD,
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QUICK REFERENCE
STOP! To safely remove the
AQUaS television from the box
•It's best to use 2people to remove the AQUaS television for stability.
•Lift onto installation location as the diagram illustrates.
Ventilation &Cleaning Tips
Keep your AQUaS television in awell ventilated area and make sure not to place it by aheat
source or use near water. The AQUaS television is designed for AC use only and should be
used with supplied AC cord.
Clean the screen by spraying asoft lint free cloth with water to lightly moisten. Gently wipe and "-
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avoid pressing on the screen. To clean the outer cabinet, use the same method. Do not use /J#rt:;J II l -=-
liquid or aerosol cleaners. I ;( U ~! "
The screen is glass and can be scratched or broken when dropped or impacted.
QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS
Attach your antenna to the back of the
AQUaS television. (See page 12.)
How to turn on the AQUaS television for the
first time.
A) Press POWER on AQUaS television.
-VOL +v CH AINPUT
POWER
B) POWER indicator on the front of the AQUaS
television lights GREEN.
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Connect the AC plug for the AQUaS
television into the AC outlet.
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ePlace the 1V close to the AC outlet, and keep the power
plug within reach.
POWER SLEEP ope
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e TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
TOUCH UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES
WITH THE AC CORD CONNECTED.
Place the Ferrite core in the space indicated
in the below figure and bundle the cords
properly with cable clamps and acable tie.
POWER indicator
•Speakers cannot be detached from the 1V.
e 1V angle cannot be adjusted.
Ferrite core
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QUICK REFERENCE
If the remote control fails to operate 1V functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit.
1Open the battery cover. 2Insert
two "AAA" size batteries
(supplied with the product).
ePlace the batteries with their terminals
corresponding to the (+)and (- )
indications
in the battery compartment.
3Close the battery cover.
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.
eDo 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.
•Remove batteries
as soon as they are worn out. Chemicals that leak from batteries that come in contact with skin can cause
arash. If you find any chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with acloth.
eThe batteries supplied with this product may have ashorter life expectancy due to storage conditions.
•
If you will not be using the remote control unit for an extended period of time, remove batteries from it.
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Remote control
sensor
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IMPORTANT:
The POWER indicator on the AQUOS television should light GREEN indicating you have power to the AQUaS
television.
If the POWER indicator on the AQUOS television still does not light up, press TV POWER
on the remote control to turn the power on.
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IMPORTANT:
IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON -UNPLUG THE AQUOS TELEVISION FROM THE OUTLET AND REPEAT
THE INSTALLATION STEPS.
IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP.
Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETIINGS SECTION for
EZ Setup and basic channel setup functions
and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for other device connections
(DVD, VCR, AUDIO, etc) in your
AQUOS operation manual.

Contents
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1V (Front) ,10
1V (Rear) 10
Remote control unit 11
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Using the remote control unit 12
Cautions regarding the remote control unit 12
Antennas 12
Connecting aBlu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player,
DVD player or aDigital TV STB (Air or Cable) .... 13
Connecting aVCR, game console
or camcorder 13
Using Digital Audio Output. 13
Connecting HDMI equipment 14
Connecting a
PC format 14
PC format compatibility chart 14
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Turning on the power .. ,15
Turning off the power 15
Initial setup 16
Simple button operations for
changing channels 17
Simple button operations for
changing volumelsound 18
Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode 19
Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode 19
Basic adjustment settings .""".. "II"""UII"lIa" " •• a""""""""",, 20
Menu operation buttons 20
On-Screen Display 20
Menu items for TVIINPUT 1/2/3
21
Menu items for HDMI (INPUT 4/5) 21
EZ Setup 22
Channel Setup 22
Antenna Setup-DIGITAL 23
Favorite channel setting 24
Picture adjustments 25
OPC setting 25
Advanced picture adjustments 26
Color Temperature 26
Black 26
Fine Motion 26
3D-Y/C 26
Monochrome 26
Film Mode (3:2 pull-down) 26
Range of OPC 26
Sound adjustment 27
Surround 27
Power Control 28
Digital Setup 28
Audio Setup 28
Using external equipment II " •••••••••••••• II 29
Displaying an external equipment image 29
Input Select 29
Displaying an image from HOMI equipment 30
Input Skip ,30
Useful adjustment settings."""""aa"""a""aaaa.aa,,,,,,",,,,,,,,,aaaa .. 31
Language setting , 31
Image position 31
Reset 31
Input Label 32
Sleep Timer 32
View Mode for 4:3 Programs 33
View Mode for HD Programs 33
View Mode (for
PC format) 34
Advanced Option settings
35
Audio Only 35
Digital Noise Reduction 35
Output Select 35
Color System , 35
Program Title Display 35
AV MODE 36
Input Signal (for PC format) 36
Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions 37
Caption Setup
38
Secret number setting for parental control 39
Parental control (setting V-CHIP
level) 41
How to temporarily release
the V-CHIP BLOCK 44
Reactivating the temporarily released
V-CHIP BLOCK 44
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Freezing images 45
Presetting remote control function ,45
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Removing the stand 49
Setting the TV on the wall 49
Troubleshooting
50
Troubleshooting-Digital broadcasting , 50
Specifications 51
Optional accessory 51
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Dimensional drawings
eThe dimensional drawings for the LCD 1'J set are shown on
the inside back cover.
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Part names
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*OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 25.)
**See page 15 for TV status indicator.
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HDMI terminal (INPUT 5)
HDMI terminal (INPUT 4)
Channel buttons
(CHV//\)
Volume
buttons
(VOL-I+)
INPUT button
POWER button
-VOL +v CH AINPUT POWER
AC INPUT terminal
AUDIO terminal (INPUT
4)
Antenna/Cable in
INPUT 2terminals
INPUT 1terminals
-----:..-- INPUT 3terminals
---....:.-- DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal
1------ AUDIO OUTPUT terminals
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Part names
1TV POWER: Switch the
1V power on or enters standby
mode.
(See page 15.)
1
14
2DISPLAY: Display the channel information.
3
SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external
equipment on and off.
4
External equipment operational buttons: Operate the
external equipment.
5
0- 9: Set tile channel. (See page 17.)
26•{DOT}: (See pages 17 and 47.)
3
15
7INPUT: Select a
1V input source. (TV, INPUT 1, INPUT 2,
INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5) (See pages 29 and 30.)
8
VOL + 1-: Set the volume. (See page 18.)
49
SURROUND: Select Surround settings. (See page 18.)
16
10
FREEZE: Set the still image. Press again to return to
normal screen. (See page 45.)
11
EXIT: Turn off the menu screen.
5
12
SLEEP: Set the sleep timer. (See page 32.)
13
AUDIO: Selects the MTS/SAP or the audio mode during
multi-channel audio broadcasts.
(See page 19.)
6
17
14
FUNCTION: Switches the remote control for 1V, CBU
SAT, VCR, DVD and AUDIO operation. Indicator lights up
7
18
for the current mode. (See pages 45 to 48 for details.)
*To enter the code registration mode, you need to press
FUNCTION and DISPLAY at the same time.
8
19
15
l~GHT -¢-: When pressed all buttons on the remote
20
control unit will light. The lighting will turn off if no
9operations are performed within about 5seconds. This
button is used for performing operations in low-light
10
21
situations.
VIEW MODE: Select the screen size. (See pages 33 and
16
22
34.)
17 ENT: Jumps to achannel after selecting with the 0-9
buttons.
11
23
18
FLASHBACK: Return to the previous channel or external
24 input mode.
(See page 17.)
19 CH/\/V: Select the channel. (See page 17.)
25 20
MUTE: Mute the sound. (See page 18.)
21
MENU: Display the menu screen.
26
22 .... /T I ..... /~/ENTER: Select adesired item on the
screen.
12
23 RETURN: Return to the previous menu screen.
24 FAVORITECH
13
27
A, B, C, D: Select 4preset favorite channels in 4different
categories.
(See page 24 for details.)
While watching, you can toggle the selected channels by
pressing
A, B, Cand D.
25 FAVORITE: Register favorite channel.
(See page 24.)
26
CC: Display captions from aclosed-caption source. (See
page 37.)
27 AV MODE: Select an audio or video setting. (When the
input source
is 1V, INPUT 1, 2or 3: STANDARD, MOVIE,
GAME, USER, DYNAMIC
(Fixed), DYNAMIC. When
the input source
is INPUT 4or 5: STANDARD, MOVIE,
GAME,
PC, USER, DYNAMIC (Fixed), DYNAMIC) (See
page 36.)
oWhen using the remote control unit, point it at the 1V.
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Preparation
Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the
TV. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may
prevent proper operation.
•Do not expose the remote control unit to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote
control unit to liquids, and do not place
in an area with high humidity.
•Do not install or place the remote control unit under direct sunlight. The heat may cause
deformation of the remote control unit.
eThe remote control unit may not work properly if the remote control sensor on the TV is
under direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such cases, change the angle of the lighting or
the
TV, or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote control sensor.
To enjoy aclearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is abrief explanation of the types of connections
that are used for acoaxial cable.
If your outdoor antenna uses a75-ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector,
plug
it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the TV set.
1. A75-ohm system is generally around cable with F-type
connector that can easily be attached to aterminal
without tools (Commercially available).
F-type connector
~
_____ .75-ohm coaxial cable (round)
2.A 300-ohm system is aflat "twin-lead" cable that can be
attached to a75-ohm terminal through a300/75-ohm
adapter (Commercially available).
300-ohm twin-lead cable
(flat)
~ F-type connector should be finger-
- tightened only ..
When connecting the RF cable to the TV set, do not
tighten F-type connector with tools.
If tools are used, it may cause damage to your TV
set. (The breaking of internal circuit, etc.)
~~~type connector
75-ohm coaxial cable
Connecting Antenna Cable
CD Cable without a
CATV converter
Home Antenna
terminal (75-ohm)
Cable
TV lead-In ~
----------~
Coaxial cable
(commercially available)
®VHF/UHF antenna
Home Antenna
75-ohm coaxial cable (round) terminal (75-ohm)
----------[j@
• Connect the antenna cable
to the TV using one of the
methods in the illustration as
shown <CD, ®, @ or @).
Coaxial cable
(commercially available)
VHF UHF
ANTENNA ANTENNA
300-ohm
1~l8l8tlw~in-::le=ad Combiner
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available)
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Preparation
You can connect many types of external equipment to
your TV like aBlu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player, DVD
player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game
console or camcorder. To view external source images,
select the input source from INPUT on the remote
control unit or on the
TV. (See pages 29 and 30.) AVCR, game console, camcorder and other
audiovisual equipment can be conveniently connected
using the INPUT 1
to 3terminals.
eTo protect equipment, always turn off the TV before
connecting any external equipment.
•Please read the relevant operation manual (Blu-ray disc
player, etc.) carefully before making connections.
You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2or INPUT 3
terminals when connecting
to aBlu-ray disc player,
HD-DVD player,
DVD player, aDigital TV STB (Air or
Cable) and other audiovisual equipment.
When using composite cable (commercially
available)~ (INPUT 1, 2 or 3)
When using S-VIDEO cable (commercially
available).
S-VIDEO
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VCRI
Game console/
Camcorder
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Blu-ray disc
player/HD-DVD
player/ DVD
player/Digital
TV
STB
When using component cable. (INPUT 1or 2)
When using composite cable (commercially
available)"
VIDEO
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VCR/
Game console/
Camcorder
•The S-VIDEO terminal takes priority over the video
terminals. (INPUT 3only)
Optical fiber cable
(commercially available)
To optical digital input of
external audio devices
II
DIGITAL ANT/CABLE
AUDIO
OUTPUT
~
It is possible to output audio through the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT terminal.
(See page 28 for details.)
PCM audio outputs from the terminal.
Component video
cable (commercially
available)
Blu-ray disc
player/HD-DVD
player/ DVD
player/Digital
TV
STB
Audio cable (commercially
,available)
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Preparation
You can use the INPUT 4or iNPUT 5terminal when connecting HOMI equipment.
HDMI equipment
•When using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable, input the audio signal to AUDIO terminal of INPUT 4.
CD To enjoy the AQUOS 1080p display capability, connect your Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player or other external equipment
using an HDMI cable and set the equipment to 1080p output.
You can use the INPUT 4or INPUT 5terminal when connecting aPC.
When connecting to aPC with an HDMI terminal
•The HDMI terminals only support digital signal.
It is necessary to set the PC format correctly to display XGA and WXGA signal. Refer to page 36 to set PC input
signals.
PC
Resolution
Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency
VESA Standard
PC
VGA
SVGA
XGA
WXGA
SXGA
720 x400
640 x480
800 x600
1024 x768
1360 x768
1280x1024
31.5 kHz
31.5 kHz
-----------------
37.9 kHz
-----------------
37.5 kHz
35.1 kHz
-----------------
37.9 kHz
-----------------
48.1 kHz
-----------------
46.9 kHz
48.4 kHz
-----------------
56.5 kHz
-----------------
60.0 kHz
47.7 kHz
64.0 kHz
70 Hz
60 Hz
---------------
72 Hz
---------------
75 Hz
56 Hz
---------------
60 Hz
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72 Hz
---------------
75 Hz
60 Hz
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70 Hz
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75 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
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Standards Association.
Power Management
is aregistered trademark of Sun
Microsystems, Inc.
VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Co., Inc.

Watching TV
Simple operations for watching a 1V program
-VOL +V CH AINPUT
Press POWER on the 1V, or TV POWER on the
remote control unit.
ePOWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After afew
seconds, a window appears with sound.)
POWER
_____ ----lIJ
POWER SLEEP ope
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POWER indicator ~ Eope indicator
SLEEP indicator
TV POWER (On/Standby)
TV
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MODE
TV status indicator (POWER)
•The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the first
time. If the TV has been turned on before, the EZ Setup will
not be invoked. See page 22 for performing EZ Setup from
the Setup menu.
Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the
remote control unit.
eThe TV enters standby mode and the image on the screen
disappears.
•The POWER indicator on the TV gradually turns off.
•
If you are not going to use this TV for along period of time,
be sure
to remove the AC cord from the AC outlet.
•Weak electric
power is still consumed even when POWER
is turned off.
TV status indicator (Ope)
ON
OFF/Standby
Lighting (Green)
Lights off
"Off"
is selected in OPC setting
"On" or "On: Display"
is selected in OPC setting
•See page 25 for details.
TV status indicator (SLEEP)
"Off" is selected in SLEEP setting
"30", "60", "90" or "120"
is selected in SLEEP setting
•See page 32 for details.
Lights off
Lighting (Green)
Lights off
Lighting
(Red)
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Watching TV
When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you live.
Perform the following steps before you press TV POWER on the remote control unit.
1aInsert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 8.)
2a Connect the antenna cable to the TV. (See page 12.)
3a Plug in the AC cord to the AC outlet. (See page 7.)
•The Channel search will start automatically.
•To exit the Channel search screen, select
"Cancel", and then press ENTER.
Example
When "Cable" is selected in Antenna
setting:
Press ... /T to select "Analog &Digital
Search Start" to search both analog and
digital broadcasts or "Analog Search Start"
to search only analog broadcasts, and then
press ENTER.
When ~'Air" is selected in Antenna
setting:
Press ~/~ to select "Start", and then press
ENTER.
Channel search
Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels
viewable
in the set area.
Press
~/~ to select "Air" or "Cable".
Press ENTER to enter the setting.
Example
Press £/T to select the desired language-
listed on the screen, and then press ENTER.
Antenna setting
Make sure what kind of connection is made with your
TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable".
language setting
Select from among 3languages: English, French and
Spanish.
•
• If no channel is found, confirm the type of connection made
with your TV and try
EZ Setup again. (See page 22.)
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Watching TV
Method 1
Using CH /\/V on the remote control unit or on the
TV.
You can change channels in several ways.
-VOL +V CH Ao INPUT POWER
Method 2
1Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned
channel.
2Press
FLASHBACK again to switch back to the
currently tuned channel.
e FLASHBACK will not work if no channel has been
changed after the TV is turned on.
Method 3
Using remote control buttons 0-9, wp (DOT) to select
channels for VHF/UHF/CATV/OIGITAL.
VOL
SURROUND j+)
oU
INPUT FLASHBACK
o
CH
MUTE
o
To se~ect a 1 or 2-digit channel number
(ea g., Channel 5):
Press 5~ENT
FREEZE MENU
o~o
888
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O~O
-FAVORITE CH -
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AQuas
SHARP
"When selecting a 1-digit channel number, it is not
necessary to press 0before the number.
eWhen you enter 0-9 only, channel selection will be made if
there
is no operation within afew seconds.
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 ~2~ • (DOT) ~ 1 ~ENT
•When you enter 0-9 only, channel selection will be made if
there
is no operation within afew seconds.
~ If you push "0" by itself, nothing will happen.
6} Complete the above steps within afew seconds.
•When you enter 0-9 and I) (OOT) ,channel selection will be
made if there
is no operation within afew seconds.
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Watching TV
•Changing the volume
You can change the volume on the 1V or on the remote
control unit.
•Using MUTE on the remote control unit
Mutes the current sound output.
II
Mute
•
Press MUTE.
s [»; will be displayed on the screen for 30 minutes, and the
sound
is silenced.
POWER
(J
C: MUTE
v0
VOL
c=J 0
SURROUND
o
-VOL +VCH AINPUT
• Using VOl+/-
eTo increase the volume, press VOl+.
®To decrease the volume, press VOl-.
Volume adjustment
$Within 30 minutes of pressing MUTE, mute can be
canceled by using one ofthe methods below.
-Mute will cancel
if you press VOL- / +or MUTE.
cMute will be canceled after 30 minutes have passed.
However, the TV will not suddenly output aloud sound
as
the volume level is set to 0automatically.
• Using SURROUND on the remote contro~ unit
Q VOl- /+ on the TV operates the same as VOL +/- on
the remote control unit.
Audio status
VOL CH
SURR.,.O.,., .... UND{J (JMUTE
e - v0
*When "Output Select" is set to "Variable", the indicator on
the screen changes as shown below.
SURROUND produces Surround effect from the
speakers. Each time you press SURROUND, the
mode changes between
On and Off.
Surround sound options
On: Makes it possible to enjoy natural, realistic surround
sound.
Off: Outputs the normal sound.
*
eSee page 35 for details on the Output Select function.
.. You can have the same settings by choosing "Surround"
on the menu items.
(See page 27.)
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Watching TV
Press AUDIO to toggle
between audio modes.
+
FAVORITE
o
SLEEP AUDIO AV MODE CC
o DO
Examples: when receiving Digital broadcasting
The types of audio transmitted in adigital broadcast
include SURROUND
as well as MONO and STEREO.
In addition, it is possible for multiple audio tracks to
accompany asingle video track.
The TV has afeature that allows reception of sound
other than the main audio for the program. This feature
is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). The TV
with MTS can receive mono sound, stereo sound and
Secondary Audio Programs
(SAP). The SAP feature
allows a
TV station to broadcast other information,
which could be audio
in another language or something
completely different like weather information.
You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP
broadcasts where available ..
QD Stereo broadcasts
View programs like live sporting events, shows and
concerts in dynamic stereo sound.
oSAP broadcasts
Receive TV broadcasts in either MAIN or SAP sound.
MAIN sound: The
nortTlal program soundtrack (either in
mono or stereo).
SAP sound: Listen to asecond language, supplementary
commentary or other inforrnation.
(SAP is mono sound.)
if stereo sound is difficult to hear ..
oObtain aclearer sound by manually switching to fixed
mono-sound mode.
QMTS only operates while in TV mode.
FAVORITE
o
SLEEP AUDIO AV MODE CC
o DO
You can change MTS as
shown below to match
the television broadcast
signal.
Examples: when receiving MTS and SAP
STEREO
mode MAIN+SAP mode
STEREO+SAP mode
MONO mode
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