Sharp AQUOS LX959H User manual

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Dear SHARP customer
Contents
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.
OPERATION MANUAL
Introduction
Dear SHARP customer ................................................................................................................. 1
Contents......................................................................................................................................... 1
Precautions for daily use.............................................................................................................. 5
Important safety precautions....................................................................................................... 6
Trademarks.................................................................................................................................... 8
Accessories ................................................................................................................................. 10
Supplied accessories..................................................................................................... 10
Optional accessories ..................................................................................................... 10
Preparation
Attaching the stand unit ............................................................................................................. 11
How to make a simple platform (For LC-70LX959H only) ....................................................... 12
Protection against overturning .................................................................................................. 13
Handling and precautions with the wall-mounted TV ............................................................. 13
Part names................................................................................................................................... 14
TV (Side/Front) ............................................................................................................... 14
TV (Rear) ........................................................................................................................ 15
Remote control unit ....................................................................................................... 16
Before turning on the power ...................................................................................................... 17
Connecting external devices ..................................................................................................... 18
Connecting an AV amplier ........................................................................................... 19
Using digital audio output.............................................................................................. 19
Connecting a USB hard disk drive (HDD) ..................................................................... 19
Connecting to the Network............................................................................................ 19
Insert a SD/SDHC memory card.................................................................................... 19
Inserting the batteries ................................................................................................................ 20
Using the remote control unit .................................................................................................... 20
Cautions regarding the remote control unit................................................................... 20
Turning the TV on/off.................................................................................................................. 21
Turning on/off the power ............................................................................................... 21
Standby mode ............................................................................................................... 21
Initial auto installation................................................................................................................. 21
Supplying electric power to the antenna .................................................................................. 22
Checking signal strength and channel strength ...................................................................... 22
About Menu operations .............................................................................................................. 23
What is Menu?............................................................................................................... 23
Basic menu operations .................................................................................................. 23
About guide display ....................................................................................................... 23
Watching TV
Setting channels automatically.................................................................................................. 24
Selecting programmes ............................................................................................................... 25
Adjusting the volume .................................................................................................................. 25
Setting channels to your preference......................................................................................... 26
Digital settings ............................................................................................................... 26
Manual setting for each channel (Analogue).................................................................. 27
Sorting programmes (Analogue).................................................................................... 29
Erasing programmes (Analogue).................................................................................... 29

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Contents
Watching TV (Continued)
Useful viewing functions ............................................................................................................ 30
Freezing the image ........................................................................................................ 30
Returning to the previously selected channel................................................................ 30
Muting the audio temporarily......................................................................................... 30
Outputting only audio .................................................................................................... 30
Quick start ..................................................................................................................... 30
Illumination..................................................................................................................... 30
Menu language settings................................................................................................. 31
Switching subtitle languages......................................................................................... 31
Digital audio language ................................................................................................... 31
Switching the analogue audio format ............................................................................ 32
Switching the digital audio format ................................................................................. 32
Password setting for the child lock ............................................................................... 33
Parental rate................................................................................................................... 34
Programme title display................................................................................................. 34
Key lock ......................................................................................................................... 34
Favourite channel information ....................................................................................... 34
BluetoothTM .................................................................................................................... 35
Miracast ......................................................................................................................... 36
Energy conservation settings .................................................................................................... 37
Auto power-off at a designated time ............................................................................. 37
ECO picture control ....................................................................................................... 37
Energy save ................................................................................................................... 37
Auto power-off after the end of broadcast .................................................................... 38
Auto power-off when there are no operations performed ............................................. 38
Picture size settings ................................................................................................................... 38
Auto wide....................................................................................................................... 38
4:3 Mode........................................................................................................................ 38
Selecting the picture size manually ............................................................................... 39
Selecting a preset AV mode....................................................................................................... 40
Manual picture settings.............................................................................................................. 41
Picture adjustment......................................................................................................... 41
Advanced picture settings ............................................................................................. 42
Other picture settings................................................................................................................. 44
Adjusting the image position ......................................................................................... 44
Game play time ............................................................................................................. 44
Wallpaper setting........................................................................................................... 45
Boot picture .................................................................................................................. 45
Indicating time on the screen ........................................................................................ 46
Audio adjustment ........................................................................................................................ 47
Adaptive volume ............................................................................................................ 47
Harmonics enhancer extended...................................................................................... 47
Clear voice ..................................................................................................................... 47
Wall mount audio setup................................................................................................. 48
Digital audio output........................................................................................................ 48
Headphone/Audio out select ......................................................................................... 48
Headphone out setting .................................................................................................. 48
TV buttons.................................................................................................................................... 49
Info................................................................................................................................. 49
EPG............................................................................................................................................... 50
Basic settings ................................................................................................................ 50
EPG display settings...................................................................................................... 50
Selecting a programme using EPG ........................................................................................... 51
Basic operation.............................................................................................................. 51
Selecting a programme ................................................................................................. 51
Timer setting using EPG............................................................................................................. 53
Cancelling the timer setting ....................................................................................................... 53
Switching subtitle languages..................................................................................................... 53
Text............................................................................................................................................... 53
Enjoying 3D image
Display format for 3D and 2D images ....................................................................................... 54
Preparing for the 3D glasses ..................................................................................................... 55
Accessories for supplied 3D glasses............................................................................. 55
Parts name..................................................................................................................... 55
Battery assembly ........................................................................................................... 56

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Contents
Enjoying 3D image (Continued)
Using the 3D glasses .................................................................................................................. 56
Turn on/off the power .................................................................................................... 56
Selecting the 2D and 3D modes.................................................................................... 56
Usage range of the 3D Glasses ..................................................................................... 56
Viewing 3D images...................................................................................................................... 57
Receiving a 3D image signal that can be detected automatically................................. 57
Switching 3D to 2D mode.............................................................................................. 57
Receiving a 3D image signal that cannot be detected automatically............................ 57
Watching 2D images in 3D ............................................................................................ 58
Switching to the previous mode .................................................................................... 58
3D menu ........................................................................................................................ 58
Configuring the TV settings to enhance 3D image viewing .................................................... 58
3D picture adjustments.................................................................................................. 58
3D setup ........................................................................................................................ 59
Specifications - 3D glasses........................................................................................................ 59
Settings when using external devices
Settings when using HDMI output devices............................................................................... 60
Controlling HDMI devices .......................................................................................................... 61
Audio select for connecting HDMI ............................................................................................ 61
Selecting the input source ........................................................................................................ 61
Labelling input sources .............................................................................................................. 62
Skipping an input ........................................................................................................................ 62
Colour system settings............................................................................................................... 62
Channel selecting effect............................................................................................................. 62
AQUOS LINK
Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK......................................................................... 63
AQUOS LINK connection............................................................................................................ 64
Connecting an AQUOS BD player via the AQUOS LINK-compatible audio system..... 64
Connecting an AQUOS BD player only ......................................................................... 64
Regarding “Select recording device”........................................................................................ 64
AQUOS LINK setup ..................................................................................................................... 64
AQUOS LINK control ..................................................................................................... 64
AQUOS LINK auto power on ......................................................................................... 64
Selecting recorder ......................................................................................................... 65
Selecting channel key.................................................................................................... 65
Audio return channel (ARC) ........................................................................................... 65
Operating an AQUOS LINK device ............................................................................................ 66
Recorder power on/off................................................................................................... 66
Playback of titles using AQUOS LINK ........................................................................... 66
Setup menu .................................................................................................................. 66
Selecting media type for CEC-compatible recorder...................................................... 67
Recording via the CEC-compatible recorder’s EPG (only for recorders) ...................... 67
HDMI device selection................................................................................................... 67
Using a Smartphone with the TV ............................................................................................... 68
Connecting a PC
Analogue connection.................................................................................................................. 69
PC compatibility chart ................................................................................................................ 69
HDMI connection ........................................................................................................................ 70
Audio select for connecting a PC.............................................................................................. 70
Displaying a PC image on the screen ....................................................................................... 70
Selecting the picture size............................................................................................... 70
Adjusting the PC image automatically........................................................................... 72
Adjusting the PC image manually.................................................................................. 72
PC control of the TV.................................................................................................................... 73
Communication conditions for IP .................................................................................. 73
Communication conditions for RS-232C....................................................................... 73
RS-232C Commands List ........................................................................................................... 74

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Contents
Network function
Connecting to the Network........................................................................................................ 75
Wired installation ............................................................................................................75
Wireless installation ........................................................................................................75
LAN Setting.....................................................................................................................75
Specifications (Wireless LAN) .....................................................................................................77
Home UI ........................................................................................................................................77
Basic operation ...............................................................................................................77
Selecting in the HOME ...................................................................................................78
Clear browser setting......................................................................................................79
About links ......................................................................................................................79
Other useful features
USB recording ............................................................................................................................ 80
Connecting a USB HDD................................................................................................. 80
USB HDD registration.................................................................................................... 80
Disconnecting the USB HDD......................................................................................... 80
How to operate USB recording ................................................................................................ 81
USB recording .............................................................................................................. 82
USB recording timer setting ......................................................................................... 82
Timer list ....................................................................................................................... 82
USB recording playback ............................................................................................... 82
View setting .................................................................................................................. 83
Multimedia/Home network......................................................................................................... 84
Playing back files on a media drive........................................................................................... 85
Photo mode ................................................................................................................... 85
Music mode ................................................................................................................... 87
Video mode.................................................................................................................... 87
DivX®setup.................................................................................................................... 89
Game ............................................................................................................................................ 89
List of file formats compatible with USB mode ....................................................................... 89
Connecting a home network server.......................................................................................... 90
Playing back files on a home network server .......................................................................... 91
Photo mode ................................................................................................................... 91
Music mode ................................................................................................................... 92
Video mode.................................................................................................................... 92
List of file formats compatible with home network mode ...................................................... 92
Selecting the picture size for video mode in USB and home network mode........................ 92
Playing back files from a portable device or PC...................................................................... 93
Easy share setting.......................................................................................................... 93
Appendix
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 94
Troubleshooting - Digital broadcasting .................................................................................... 94
Troubleshooting - 3D images..................................................................................................... 95
Reset ............................................................................................................................................ 96
Download setup .......................................................................................................................... 96
Downloading the software............................................................................................. 96
Information .................................................................................................................................. 96
Picture / Audio test ........................................................................................................ 96
Message list................................................................................................................... 97
Receiver report .............................................................................................................. 97
Identication .................................................................................................................. 97
Updating your TV via USB/Network .......................................................................................... 97
Information on the software license for this product.............................................................. 97
Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 98
Dimensional drawings ................................................................................................................ 99
Clearing the password.............................................................................................................. 100

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Observe the following items
Maintenance of the cabinet
•When cleaning the cabinet, use a soft cloth (made of cotton, floss, etc.) to clean gently.
Do not use a dry or damp rag mixed with chemicals, as this could cause the ingredients of the cabinet body to deteriorate or crack.
• Becarefulnottouseanabrasiveclothforcleaningorcleanwithexcessiveforce,asthiscouldscratchthesurfaceofthecabinet.
• Ifthecabinetisgreatlysoiled,cleanwithasoftcloth(madeofcotton,oss,etc.)soakedwithasmallamountofdilutedneutral
detergent and wrung out, and then clean with a soft dry cloth.
• Becausethecabinetismadeofplastic,solventssuchasbenzene,alcoholorthinnercouldcauseittodeteriorate,ormakeits
coatingcomeoff.Thereforedonotusesuchsolventstocleanthecabinet.
• Becauseplasticizerisincludedintheplastics,deteriorationorthecoatingpeelingoffcouldoccurwhenthecabinetcomesinto
contactwithsomesubstances.Thereforekeepitawayfromvolatilesubstancessuchasinsecticide.Inaddition,donotletitcome
into contact with objects made of rubber, resin, etc. for a long time.
Maintenance of the LCD panel
• BeforecleaningtheLCDpanel,besuretoturnofftheTVsetandunplugthepowercordfromtheoutlet.
• WhencleaningtheLCDpanel,useadryandsoftcloth(madeofcotton,oss,etc.)tocleanthesurfaceoftheLCDpanelgently.For
protectingtheLCDpanel,donotcleanwithadirtycloth,detergent,oradryordampragmixedwithchemicals,asthiscouldcause
peeling of the panel surface.
• Becarefulnottocleanwithanabrasiveclothorwithexcessiveforce,asthiscouldcausethepanelsurfacetobescratched.
• IftheLCDpanelisgreatlysoiled,cleanitgentlywithasoftcloth(madeofcotton,oss,etc.)soakedwithasmallamountofwater(Do
notcleanwithexcessiveforce,soastoavoidthescratchofthepanelsurface).
• IfduststicksonthesurfaceoftheLCDpanel,cleanthepanelwithacommerciallyavailablecleaningbrush(anti-staticbrush).
Precautions for daily use

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Important safety precautions
• 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-lled
containers on this product.
The water may spill onto the product
causingre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insufcient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 struck forcefully or with a sharp
object.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ampliers)
• Topreventre,neverplaceanytypeof
candle or naked flames on the top or near
theTVset.
• Topreventreorshockhazard,donot
placetheACpowercordundertheTVset
orotherheavyitems.
• Donotplaceheavyobjectsonthis
product or stand on it. Doing so
could cause injury if the product
overturns.Takespecialcarenear
children and pets.
TheLCDpanelisaveryhightechnologyproductwith
2,073,600pixels,givingyounepicturedetails.
Duetotheverylargenumberofpixels,occasionallyafew
non-activepixelsmayappearonthescreenasaxed
point of blue, green, red or yellow.
Thisiswithinproductspecicationsanddoesnot
constitute a fault.
• Donotdisplayastillpictureforalongtime,asthiscouldcause
an afterimage to remain.
• InstalltheproductontheplacewheretheACcordcanbe
unpluggedeasilyfromtheACoutlet.
Precautions when transporting the
TV
• WhentransportingtheTV,nevercarryitby
holding or otherwise putting pressure onto
the display.
 BesuretoalwayscarrytheTVbytwo
peopleholdingitwithtwohands—one
handoneachsideoftheTV.
• Incasetheproductisdroppedandthecabinetisdamaged,be
sure to turn off the power of the product, and unplug the power
cord.Ifyoucontinuetousetheproduct,itmaycausereor
electric shock.
• Donotopentherearcoverofthecabinet
to reconstruct the circuits. There exists high
voltagewithinthecabinetanditmaycause
electricshockandinjury.Ifmaintenanceis
required, contact your dealer.
• Unplugthepowercordbeforeyoumove
theTVset.Ifnotunpluggedbeforehand,
the power cord may become damaged and
cause electric shock.
NOTE
• Theabovearepicturesforreferenceonly;theactualitemmightbe
different.
• Cleaning—UnplugtheACcordfromthe
ACoutletbeforecleaningtheproduct.
Use a damp cloth to clean the product.
Do not use alcohol cleaners, spray
cleaners or chemical cloth when cleaning
because these types of materials may
damage the product.

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Important Safety Precautions
3D glasses
Prevention of accidental ingestion
• Keeptheaccessoryoutofthereachofsmallchildren.Smallchildrencanaccidentallyswallowtheseparts.
• Ifachildaccidentallyswallowsanyoftheseparts,seekimmediatemedicalattention.
Do not disassemble
• Donotdisassemblethe3Dglasses.Donotmodifythe3Dglasses.
Caution for button battery
• Donotexposethebatterytoexcessiveheat,sunlightorthere,etc.
• Replaceonlywiththesametypeofbattery.Thebatterymayexplodeifimproperlyreplaced.
• Pleasepayspecialattentiontothepolaritiesofthebattery.Improperinstallationmaycausethedamageofthebatteryor
leadstotheleakageofthechemicalmaterialthuscausethereandbodydamage.
Handling the 3D glasses
• Donotdrop,exertpressureon,orsteponthe3Dglasses.Doingsomaydamagetheglasssection,whichmayresultin
injury.
• Becarefulnottotrapyourngerinthehingesectionofthe3Dglasses.Doingsomayresultininjury.
• Payspecialattentionwhenchildrenareusingthisproduct.
Using the 3D glasses
• The3Dglassesvisionshouldbelimited.Securityadvisoryestablishesamaximumof3hoursvisualization,andinanycase
no more than one show length, break included.
• Useonlythe3DglassesrecommendedforthisTV.
• Usethe3Dglassesonlyforthespeciedpurpose.
• Donotmovearoundwhilewearingthe3Dglasses.Thesurroundingareaappearsdark,whichmayresultinfallingorother
accidents that may cause injury.
Caring for the 3D glasses
• Useonlysoftclothtocleanthelenses.Removedustandsoilfromthecloth.Anydustorothersoilingontheclothmay
resultinscratchesontheproduct.Donotusesolventssuchasbenzeneorthinnersasdoingsomaycausethecoatingto
peel off.
• Whencleaningthe3Dglasses,takecarenottoallowwaterorotheruidstocomeintocontactwiththeglasses.
• Whenstoringthe3Dglasses,avoidveryhumidorhotlocations.
Viewing 3D images
•Ifyouexperiencedizziness,nausea,orotherdiscomfortwhileviewing3Dimages,discontinueuseandrestyoureyes.
• Donotusethe3Dglassesiftheyarecrackedorbroken.
Keep away from heat
•Donotplacethe3Dglassesinare,nearheatorinanareawithhighhumidity.Thisproductmaycauseareorinjury
from ignition or explosion of the button battery.

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This product is embedded with LC Font technology, which was developed by SHARP Corporation for clearly displaying
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Accessories
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Supplied accessories
Silveryscrews
(g12)
Clamps
(g2)
Screwsfor
clamps (g2)
Blackscrews
(g2)
Stand Supportingpost B racket cover
Makesurethefollowingaccessoriesareprovidedwiththeproduct.
Remotecontrolunit
“AAA”sizealkalinebattery (g2) Convert Cable
Used with batteries inserted.
Page16 Page20
Standunit Safetyrestraint
Page11 Page13
3D glasses accessories (g2) Operation manual
Page55
Optional accessories
ThelistedoptionalaccessoriesareavailableforthisLCDcolourTV.Pleasepurchasethematyournearestshop.
• Additionaloptionalaccessoriesmaybeavailableinthenearfuture.Whenpurchasing,pleasereadthenewestcataloguefor
compatibilityandchecktheavailability.
Part name Part number Note
3D glasses AN-3DG30 Rechargeable
3DGlasses(×2) Buttonbattery*
CR2025(×2)
NOTE
• Theoptionalglassesaredifferentfromthesuppliedones.Pleaserefertotheoperationmanualoftheoptionfortheoperation
details.
*Alreadyinstalledin3Dglasses.

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Preparation
• Beforeattaching(ordetaching)thestand,unplugtheACpowercordfromtheACpoweroutlet.
• Beforeperformingwork,spreadcushioningoverthesurfaceonwhichyouwillbelayingtheTV.Thiswillpreventitfrombeingdamaged.
CAUTION
• Attach the stand in the correct direction.
• Be sure to follow the instructions. Incorrect installation of the stand may result in the TV falling over.
NOTE
•Wheninstallingthestand,youneedtoputyourTVonaat
surface.Beforethat,putasoft cushion on the surface.
•Todetachthestandunit,performthestepsinreverse
order.
•Theangleofthestandisnot adjustable.
•Ascrewdriverisnotsuppliedwiththisproduct.
•Intheinstallationprocedure,becarefulnottocatchyour
fingersbetweentheTVsetandthefloor.
Attaching the stand unit
2
Attachingandxingthestandunit
LaytheTVatonasoftcushionasshownin
thegure,andinsertthestandbracketsintothe
openingsonthebottomoftheTV.Makesure
that the screw holes at the lower part of the main
unit are homocentric with those on the brackets.
(Ifnoproperplatformisavailable,thepacking
box can be used to make a simple platform as
asubstitute.Forthemethod,see“Howtomake
asimpleplatform”onPage12.Thismethodis
applicableonlytoLC-70LX959H.)
After the stand unit is attached, secure it with
foursilveryscrews(M5×14)inthesupplied
accessories.
3
Attachingandxingthebracketcover
Puttheplasticcoveronthestandbracket,move
it to the bottom in the arrow direction as shown
inthegure(ensuringthatthescrewholeon
thecoverishomocentricwiththatonthestand
bracket),andthenxthecoverwithtwoblack
screws(M4×8)inthesuppliedaccessories.
Now the installation of the stand unit is complete.
1
Assemblingandxingthestandandthestand
brackets
Asshowninthegure,attachthebentprojection
portions of the two stand brackets in the square
recesses on the top surface of the stand reliably,
andthenuseeightsilveryscrews(M5×14)inthe
suppliedaccessoriestoxthem.
Softcushion

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Preparation
How to make a simple platform (For LC-70LX959H only)
Tomakesuchasimpleplatform,youneedtousethepackingboxandthefourfoamblocksinsideit:TOP-L,
TOP-C,TOP-RandSIDE-R.
Asshowninthefollowinggure,removethe
threefoamblocksTOP-L,TOP-CandTOP-R
on the top.
Asillustratedinthefollowinggure,
disassemble the packing box from one side.
Andremovethetwofoamblocksonboth
sides.
1 AsshowninFigureA,reassemblethepacking
box from the side, and place it face down.
2 AttachthefoamblocksTOP-LandTOP-Ronto
the left side and right side of the packing box
respectively (asshowninFigureB).
3 InsertthefoamblocksTOP-C,SIDE-Rintothe
packingbox(asshowninFigureB).Now,a
simple platform is ready.
NOTE
• Puttheplatformontheatoorafteryouhavemadeit.
•Wheninstallingthestand,youneedtoputtheTVface
downonthesimpleplatform.Beforethat,putashockpad
on the platform to protect the screen.
•The simple platform is just for temporary use. Do not apply
anyloadexceedingtheweightoftheLCDTVontothis
platform.
FigureA
FigureB
1
2
3
Front

13
Preparation
Protection against overturning
Thereisadangeroftheproductoverturninginthecaseofadisasterorsuddencollision.Carryoutthefollowing
tip-resistantmeasurementforyoursafety.
1
2
Usethe2screws(supplied)toattachthe2clamps(supplied)totherearoftheTV.
AttachtheTVtothewallusingextrastrongties(commerciallyavailable).
Anchoring the TV to the wall or a pillar
CAUTION
• As this product is heavy, use a table that is wide enough to support the product and capable of withstanding the
product’s weight. The table should be set where it will not be overturned.
• BesuretouseatleasttwopeoplewhenmovingtheTV.
View from the top
NOTE
• The illustrations of this page are according to LC-60LX959H.
wall
 


 Cuphook(commerciallyavailable)
 Tie(commerciallyavailable)
 Screwsforattachingclamps(supplied)
 Clamps(supplied)
Handling and precautions with the wall-mounted TV
• YoucanmounttheTVonthewallusingtheoptionalbracket.
• Fordetails,refertotheinstructionssuppliedwiththeoptionalbracket.
CAUTION
• This TV should be mounted on a wall only with a wall mount bracket recommended by SHARP. The use of other wall
mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.
• Installing the TV requires special skills that should only be performed by qualified service personnel. Customers
should not attempt to do the work themselves. SHARP bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting
that results in accident or injury.
Using a SHARP recommended bracket to mount the TV
• YoucanaskaqualiedserviceprofessionalaboutusingaSHARPrecommendedbrackettomounttheTVtothewall.
• Carefullyreadtheinstructionsthatcomewiththebracketbeforebeginningwork.
NOTE
• IfyouwanttomounttheTVonthewall,usethescrewsprovidedwiththewall-mountbrackettoafxthebrackettotherearof
theTV.

14
Preparation
Part names
• Theillustrationsandon-screendisplaysinthisoperationmanualareforexplanationpurposesandmayvaryslightlyfromthe
actual operations.
• TheillustrationsusedthroughoutthisoperationmanualarebasedonLC-60LX959H.
TV (Side / Front)
6 7 890
1POWER(On/Off) button
2MENU button
3INPUT button
4CH r/s(Channelup/down)buttons
5VOL k/l(Volumeup/down)buttons
6OPC sensor*
7Remotecontrolsensor
8Illumination
9POWER indicator
0TIMER/REC indicator
 Infraredemitter
* OPC: Optical Picture Control
(Seepage42fordetails.)
1
2
3
4
5

15
Preparation
TV (Rear)
HDMI2(HDMI)
terminal(INPUT2)
Antenna terminal
USB3(HDD)terminal*4
LANterminal
Regarding the headphone jack
• Useheadphoneswithastereominiplug(Ø3.5mm).
• Besuretounplugheadphonesfromthejackwhentheyarenot
in use.
• Thespeakersdonotoutputvolumewhenheadphonesare
plugged in.
• The“Audio”menucannotbeoperatedwhenheadphonesare
plugged in.
• Youcansetthevolumetodifferentlevelsforeachinputsource.
Volume display when headphones are plugged in
30
OUTPUT
(Headphone/AUDIO
(R/L))terminal
HDMI3(HDMI/ARC)
terminal(INPUT3)*1
DIGITALAUDIO
OUTPUTterminal
HDMI1(HDMI)
terminal(INPUT1)
SD/SDHCcardslot
HDMI4(HDMI/MHL)
terminal(INPUT4)*2
AUDIO IN (HDMI2/PC)
terminal*3
INPUT 5 (AV IN)
AUDIO(R/L) terminal*5
PCterminal
USB1terminal
USB2terminal
*1 Audio Return Channel ( ARC ) (Seepage65.)
*2 Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) can also be used. (Seepage68.)
*3 TheHDMI2andPCterminalscanbothusethesameaudioinputterminal(AUDIOIN(HDMI2/PC)).However,theproperitem
mustbeselectedinthe“Audioselect”menu.(Seepages61and70.)
*4 UsethisterminaliftherechargingoftheUSBHDDisbyUSB.
*5 WhenusingINPUT5,youneedtheconvertcablesupplied.
7
INPUT 6
6
COMPONENT
SD/
SDHC
USB 1
AUDIO(R/L)
(DC 5V 900mA)
ARC
OUTPUT
RS-232Cterminal
INPUT6(COMPONENT/AUDIO(L/R)/VIDEO)
terminal

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Preparation
Remote control unit
EXT MEDIA
TV INFO
MENU
GUIDE
SLEEP
5
6
15
16
2
11
12
8
9
10
7
1
27
28
13
4
17
*
18
14
25
26
22
23
20
19
21
24
3
1. <(Standby/On)
Toswitchthepoweronandoff(Page21).
2. EXT MEDIA buttons
AQUOSLINK
IfexternalequipmentsuchasaAQUOSBDplayerisconnected
viaHDMIcablesandisAQUOSLINKcompatible,youcanuse
theseEXTMEDIAbuttons.Seepages66fordetails.
USB-recording
Recordaprogrammeyouarewatching.(Pages81).
3. >
PresstoaccessanalogueordigitalTVmode.
4. INFO
DTV:Displaytheprogrammeinformation(Page49).
ATV:Displaythechannelinformation.
5. 0–9*
Setthechannel(Page24).
6. A(Flashback)*
Presstoreturntothepreviouslyselectedchannelorexternalinput
(Page30).
7. HOME
Displaythe“HOME”screentoenjoyInternetconnectionand
HomenetworkfunctionandtoperformsettingsfortheTV(Page
77).
8. 3D
Selectbetween3Dand2Dimageviewing(Pages57–58).
9. a/b/c/d(Cursor)
Selectadesireditemonthesettingscreen.
?(ENTER)
Executeacommand.
10. B
TurnofftheOn-ScreenDisplay.
11. e(Mute)
Mutethesound(Page30).
12. VOL+/–
Setthevolume(Page25).
13. MPX
Selectasoundmultiplexmode(Page32).
14. WIDE
Changeawideimagemode(Pages39,70and92).
15. CONTROL
Presstodisplaythepaneltooperatesomefunctionsonthescreen
(Pages81,88and92).
16. FREEZE
Freezeamotionpictureonthescreen(Pages30).
17. m(text)
D-TVonly:TodisplayMHEG-5broadcasts(Page53).
18. [(Subtitle)
Switchsubtitlelanguageson/off(Page31,53and88).
19. b(INPUT SOURCE)*
Selectaninputsource(Pages18,35,36,61,62and64).
20. @
Displaysthemenuscreen(Page23).
21. C
Menumode:Returntothepreviousmenuscreen(Page23).
22. GUIDE
DTV:TodisplayEPG(ElectronicProgrammeGuide)screen(Pages
50–53).
ATV:Displaythechannellist.
23. CHr/s
TVinputmode:Selectthechannel(Page25).
AQUOS.NET:Selectthepage(Page78).
24. R/G/Y/B (Colour) buttons
The coloured buttons are correspondingly used to select the
coloureditemsonthescreen(e.g.,AQUOSLINK,Multimedia,
Homenetwork,teletext).
25. DISPLAY
Display the channel or input information.
26. AV MODE
Selectaudio/videosettings(Page40).
27. ECO
Select“Energysave”setting(Page37).
28. SLEEP
Setthesleeptimer(Page37).
NOTE
* “0−9”,“A”, “b” are used by string input like a mobile
phone.

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1
Before turning on the power
Notes on installing the TV
• AvoiddirectsunlightandplacetheTVinawell-ventilatedlocation.
• PlacetheTVinalevellocation.
• DonotturnonthepoweroftheTVbeforeconnectingtheACcord.
CAUTION
• TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT TOUCH UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES WITH THE
AC CORD CONNECTED.
Bundling the cables
Asthepictureillustrated,insertthecableclipintotheholeontheTV,andputthecableintothecableclip
for banding.
4
Plug the AC cord in to the AC outlet.
• PlacetheTVclosetotheACoutlet,andkeepthepowerplugwithinreach.
• DisconnecttheACcordfromtheACoutletiftheTVwillnotbeusedforalongperiodoftime.
TV (rear view)
Connecting the antenna cable
To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of
connections that are used for coaxial cable.
StandardDIN45325
plug(IEC169-2)
75-ohmcoaxialcable
(round cable)
Roomantennaterminal
(75-ohmtype)
Antenna cable
(commerciallyavailable)
Connecting external devices
Seepages18to19forconnectingexternalequipment,suchasaVCRandDVDplayer.
2
3
To antenna
terminal
ACcord
ACoutlet
or

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CAUTION
• Toprotectallequipment,alwaysturnofftheTVbeforeconnectingtoaVCR, game console, camcorder,DVDplayer,Digital
TVSetTopBox(STB),PCorotherexternalequipment.
• Refertotherelevantoperationmanual(VCR,DVDplayer,etc.)carefullybeforemakingconnections.
Connecting external devices
YoucanconnectmanytypesofexternalequipmenttoyourTV,likeaVCR,gameconsole,camcorder,DVD
player,DigitalTVSetTopBox(STB)andPC.Toviewexternalsourceimages,selecttheinputsourcefrombon
the remote control unit or INPUTontheTV.
When using component cable (commercially available)
When using composite cable (commercially available)
Video(Yellow)
Video(Yellow)
L– AUDIO – R Y P
B
(C B )
P
R
(C R )
INPUT 6
6
COMPONENT
INPUT 6
6
COMPONENT
PR(Red)
PB(Blue)
Y(Green)
Digital TV STB/VCR/Game
Console/Camcorder/DVD Player
Audio-R(Red)
Audio-L(White)
Digital TV STB/VCR/
Game Console/
Camcorder/DVD Player
Audio-R(Red)
Audio-R(Red)
Audio-L(White)
Audio-L(White)
When using HDMI cable (commercially available)
Digital TV STB/VCR/
Game console/
Camcorder/DVD Player
• WhenusingaDVI-HDMIadaptor,inputtheaudiosignalfromtheHDMI2/PC AUDIO INPUTterminal.(Seepage70.)
• Somecommerciallyavailabledevicesmayhavenotbeenproperlycertied.WhentheyareconnectedtotheTVviaHDMI,
theremaybenosoundatall.Inthiscase,itisrecommendedtouseHDMI2andHDMI2/PCAUDIOINPUTterminaltoinput
audio signals.
NOTE
(DC 5V 900mA)
ARC
or
AVcable
(supplied)

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HDMI OUT
HDMI
IN
HDMI
OUT
(DC 5V 900mA)
ARC
Preparation
Using digital audio output
ItispossibletooutputaudiothroughtheDIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT terminal.PCMorBitstream(Dolbyor
DTSDigitalaudio)outputsfromtheterminal.
Connecting to the Network
Seepages75to76.
Insert a SD/SDHC memory card
Itprovidesaccesstophotos,video,music,andother
lesinSD/SDHCmemorycards.
Insert a SD/SDHC memory card that stores your files
into the SD slot. Refer to the method of playing files
stored in the multimedia device specified on Page 84
for details.
To optical digital input of
external audio devices
Opticalbrecable
(commercially
available)
NOTE
• TheDIGITALAUDIOOUTPUTterminalusuallyoutputsthe
same audio from the speakers. (The audio of the content
youareviewingisoutputfromtheterminal.)
• TheDIGITALAUDIOOUTPUTterminaldoesnotoutput
somesignals,dependingondevicesandsoftware.
Connecting a USB hard disk drive (HDD)
YoucanuseUSB3(HDD)terminalwhenconnectingaUSB
harddiskdrive.
USB hard disk drive
Connecting an AV amplifier
Set Top Box (STB) HDMI-certiedcable
(commerciallyavailable)
NOTE
• Iftheimageisnotinsyncwiththeaudio,checkthesettings
of the connected surround system.
• LettingtheTVoutputtheaudiotoanAVamplier:
- WhenyouconnectARC-compatibleequipment,usethe
HDMI3(ARC)terminal.
- Iftheequipmenttobeconnectedisnotcompatiblewith
theARC,connectanopticalbrecable.
When using RGB cable (commercially
available) connecting to a PC (see page 72 )
NOTE
• Macintosh adaptor may be required for use for some
Macintosh computers.
PC
7
3
SD/
SDHC
NOTE
• Insertthememorycardintotheslotinthedirectionshown
inthegure.
• The SD slot supports SD and SDHC memory cards.
However some memory cards may not be supported.
• This product supports memory cards with a maximum
storage of 32 GB. We recommend that you use a memory
card with at least a speed of Class 4 for a higher read-write
speed, thus guaranteeing the system performance.
• Unplug the memory card after you have safely unloaded it
or the TV has been turned off.
• Do not unplug the memory card while data is being
transferred. Otherwise the TV may malfunction.
• Regularly back up data in the memory card to prevent data
corruption or operating errors of the TV. (SHARP shall not
bear any responsibility for data corruption or destruction.)

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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.
• Removebatteriesassoonastheyhavewornout.Chemicalsthatleakfrombatteriescancausearash.Ifyoundany
chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth.
• Thebatteriessuppliedwiththisproductmayhaveashorterlifeexpectancyduetostorageconditions.
• Ifyouwillnotbeusingtheremotecontrolunitforanextendedperiodoftime,removethebatteriesfromit.
• Batteriesshallnotbeexposedtoexcessiveheatsuchassunshine,reorthelike.
Remotecontrolsensor
1 Openthebatterycover.
• Placebatterieswiththeirterminals
corresponding to the (e) and (f)
indications in the battery compartment.
2Insertthetwosupplied“AAA”size
alkaline batteries.
3Closethebatterycover.
Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the
remote sensor window.
Objects between the remote control unit and sensor
windowmaypreventproperoperation.
Cautions regarding the remote control unit
• Donotsubjecttheremotecontrolunittoshock.
 Inaddition,donotsoaktheremotecontrolunitwithliquidsorplaceit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 unit.
• The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote sensor
window of the TV is under direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such
cases, change the angle of the lighting or TV, or operate the remote
control unit closer to the remote sensor window.
Inserting the batteries
BeforeusingtheTVforthersttime,inserttwo“AAA”sizealkalinebatteries(supplied).Whenthebatteries
becomedepletedandtheremotecontrolfailstooperate,replacethebatterieswithnew“AAA”sizealkaline
batteries.
Using the remote control unit
EXTMEDIA
TV INFO
MENU
GUIDE
SLEEP