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LC-40LE820UN LC-46LE820UN LC-52LE820UN LC-60LE820UN LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN IMPORTANT : Please read this operation manual before starting operating the equipment. IMPORTANT : Veuillez lire ce mode d'emploi avant de commencer à utiliser l'appareil. IMPORTANTE : Lea este manual de operación antes de comenzar a operar el equipo.
LC-40LE820UN LC-46LE820UN LC-52LE820UN LC-60LE820UN LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT: Model No.: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in the space provided. The Serial No.: numbers are located at the rear of the TV. IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO WARNING:...
LC logo mark are registered trademarks of SHARP Corporation. This product is embedded with LC Font technology, which was developed by SHARP Corporation for clearly displaying easy-to-read characters on LCD screens. However, other fonts are used for some screen pages, too.
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 perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against ANTENNA voltage surges and built-up static charges.
• If the display panel is dusty, use an anti-static brush, which is commercially available, to clean it. • To avoid scratching the frame or screen, please use a soft, lint free cloth for cleaning. Approved cleaning cloths are available directly from Sharp in single (00Z-LCD-CLOTH) or triple (00Z-LCD-CLOTH-3) packs. Call 1-800-BE-SHARP for ordering, or VISIT http://www.sharpusa.com/SharpDirect.
Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. LC-40LE820UN/ LC-46LE820UN/ LC-52LE820UN Remote control unit “AAA” size battery Cable clamp Stand unit Operation manual ( g 1) ( g 2) ( g 1) ( g 1) ( g 1) Page 8 Page 9 Page 8...
IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON - UNPLUG THE TELEVISION FROM THE OUTLET AND REPEAT THE INSTALLATION STEPS. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. POWER Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 9.) •...
Preparation Antennas To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for a coaxial cable. If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector, plug it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the TV set.
Part Names TV (Front) Center Icon illumination (See page 30.) Remote control sensor OPC sensor *1 (See page 24.) VOL l / k INPUT POWER *2 MENU *1 OPC: Optical Picture Control *2 See pages 17 and 22 for using the touch sensor panel. TV (Rear) USB 1 terminal ETHERNET terminal...
Part Names POWER: Switch the TV power on or enter standby. (See page Remote Control Unit 17.) TV, STB, DVD•VCR, AUDIO: Switches the remote control for TV, STB, DVD, BD, VCR and AUDIO operation. (See pages 41 to 42 for details.) * To enter the code registration mode, you need to press an appropriate button (STB, DVD•VCR or AUDIO) and DISPLAY at the same time.
Introduction to Connections Experiencing HD Images An HDTV without an HD source is just an ordinary TV. To enjoy HD images on the TV, you should get HD programming from the following: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD quality antenna • HD cable/satellite subscription •...
Connecting to External Equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. (See pages 12 and 19.) For connecting the TV to external equipment, use commercially available cables.
Connecting to External Equipment ■ When using Component cable (INPUT 1): • Blu-ray disc player • DVD player • HD cable/satellite set-top box Audio cable Component video cable (Red) AUDIO-R (Red) (Blue) AUDIO-L (White) Y (Green) COMPONENT OUT Back panel horizontal inputs •...
Connecting to External Equipment Connecting an Audio Amplifi er ■ When using optical fi ber cable: It is possible to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal. (See page 28 for details.) PCM audio outputs from the terminal. Back panel vertical inputs Optical fiber cable OPTICAL...
Connecting to External Equipment Connecting a PC Refer to page 48 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV. ■ When using HDMI cable (INPUT 4, 5, 6 or 7): Back panel vertical inputs HDMI-certified cable HDMI OUT •...
Watching TV Turning On/Off the Power Press POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit to turn the power on. • The Initial Installation starts when the TV powers on for the fi rst time. If the TV has been turned on before, the Initial Installation will not be invoked. For changing the settings of the Initial Installation, perform "EZ setup"...
Direct Button Operation MUTE Mutes the current sound output. Press MUTE. • " " will be displayed on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is silenced. • Within 30 minutes of pressing MUTE, mute can be canceled by pressing VOL k / l or MUTE. •...
Direct Button Operation INPUT AUDIO ■ MTS/SAP stereo mode To view external source images, select the input source by pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program.
Direct Button Operation Press CC. DOCK • This will present the Closed Caption information Allows you to directly activate various types of display. applications. Press CC while the Closed Caption information is still on the screen. • See pages 37, 51 and 57 for details of viewable •...
Direct Button Operation VIEW MODE You can select the screen size. Press VIEW MODE. • The View Mode menu displays. • The menu lists the View Mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently being received. Press VIEW MODE or a / b while the View Mode menu is displayed to select a desired item on the menu.
• The screens in the operation manual are for explanation purposes (some are enlarged, others cropped) and may vary slightly from the actual screens. LCFONT: • This product is embedded with LC Font technology, which was developed by SHARP Corporation for clearly displaying easy- to-read characters on LCD screens. Menu Operation Buttons...
On-Screen Display Menu Menu Items • When AV MODE is set to "AUTO", part of the menu may not be displayed correctly or the setting range of the menu may be changed. • Some menu items may not be displayed depending on the selected input source. Picture Settings System Options AV MODE (Changing Pic.Quality) ..
On-Screen Display Menu Picture Settings AV MODE (Changing Pic.Quality) The audio and video settings can be changed to suit Adjusts the picture to your preference with the the program or input content being watched. following picture settings. Select from the following AV modes. Example ■...
On-Screen Display Menu Color Temp. Digital Noise Reduction (Color Temperature) Produces a clearer video image. Auto: Automatically adjusts the level of noise reduction. For a better white balance, use color temperature correction. High/Middle/Low: Select a desired level for viewing a High: White with bluish tone clearer video image.
On-Screen Display Menu Audio Settings Auto Volume Different sound sources sometimes do not have the You can adjust the sound quality to your preference same loudness level, such as a program and its with the following settings. commercial breaks. The Automatic Volume Control (Auto Volume) reduces this problem by equalizing Example levels.
On-Screen Display Menu Power Saving Power Control This function allows you to set the Power Saving level Power control setting allows you to save energy. in order to decrease the power consumption and increase the backlight lifespan. Example Standard: Optimizes power reduction based upon video content.
On-Screen Display Menu Change CC System Options Allows you to change the Closed Caption display. Example Select "Change CC" on the menu to display the Closed Caption information. Menu System • The information displayed varies depending on the program Options you are watching.
On-Screen Display Menu Output Select Caption Setup Allows you to select what controls the audio output. This function allows you to adjust the closed caption Fixed: Sound via speaker is adjusted with VOL k / l on screen appearance to suit your preference. You can the remote control unit or VOL l / k on the TV.
On-Screen Display Menu Icon Light Up Setting Initial Setup When this function is set to "On", the LED on the front Example of the TV turns on. Menu Initial Setup • "On" is the factory preset value. If you want to turn off the Initial Setup LED, set the function to "Off".
On-Screen Display Menu Broadcasting Setting Wall Mount Audio Setup This selects the optimal audio for the program you are CH Setup currently watching even when the TV is mounted to a If Initial Installation does not memorize all the channels wall.
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On-Screen Display Menu ■ TV Parental Guidelines Parental CTRL (Parental Control Setting) Example MPAA Status TV Guidelines TV-Y Used to enable or disable the parental control function. Can. English Ratings TV-Y7 This function will not be selectable from the menu if Can.
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On-Screen Display Menu ■ Canadian French Ratings Canadian Rating Systems (Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings) • The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Example Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications MPAA Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television TV Guidelines programming.
On-Screen Display Menu Information Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0-9. Software Update Example Enter your Secret No. Menu Information Information Press a / b to select “Manual Update” or “Auto Identification Update Setting”, and then press ENTER. Digital Caption Info. •...
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To check for the availability of a software update, visit Estimated Update Time http://www.sharpusa.com/products/support/. If you have any questions, please Select "Yes" to start update. call 1-800-BE-SHARP (800-237-4277). CAUTION • When a server connection cannot be established or an • Do not remove the USB memory device or unplug update is not available, a message is displayed.
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On-Screen Display Menu Press ENTER to start checking the data in the USB Press ENTER to start updating. memory device. Press "OK" to restart the TV Insert the USB memory device and complete the update. Wait several minutes and do not containing the software update file.
Enjoying Photo and Music Playback You can enjoy viewing photos and listening to music from external USB memory devices. • Depending on the USB memory device, the TV may not be able to recognize the recorded data. • Use only alphanumeric characters for naming fi les. •...
Enjoying Photo and Music Playback Slide Show Photo Mode The photos displayed on the thumbnail selection Viewing Thumbnails screen are displayed as a slide show. Example Buttons Description RETURN Return to the thumbnail selection screen. picture 1 picture 2 picture 3 picture 4 picture 5 C (blue)
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Enjoying Photo and Music Playback Set/Reset All Slide Show Image Set or reset the images to be displayed. Press D to display the USB MENU screen. a / b Press to select "Set All Slide Show Image"/ "Reset All Slide Show Image", and then press ENTER.
Enjoying Photo and Music Playback USB Menu Music Mode Example Example USB MENU music 1 music 2 music 3 music 4 music 5 SONG_01.MP3 3:42 Set All Auto Play SONG_02.MP3 4:55 SONG_03.MP3 4:35 Reset All Auto Play SONG_04.MP3 4:08 SONG_05.MP3 4:20 SONG_06.MP3 3:55...
Other Viewing Options Operating the Connected Equipment Presetting Remote Control Function You can operate the connected AV products (AV To operate the connected equipment, press STB, receiver, cable box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, BD, DVD∙VCR or AUDIO to select your device. (STB (cable LD) using the presetting manufacturer function of your converter), DVD, BD, VCR or AUDIO.) The remote remote control unit.
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01, 02, 03 codes. SONY 07, 08, 15 SYLVANIA 04, 05, 06 REMOTE CONTROL CODE TATUNG AUDIO BRAND NUMBER TEAC SHARP YAMAHA SHARP (SOUND BAR) REMOTE CONTROL CODE DVD/BD/LD BRAND NUMBER DENON KENWOOD MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI PANASONIC 24, 37 26, 38 PHILIPS...
Using AQUOS LINK Controlling HDMI Equipment Using AQUOS LINK What’s AQUOS LINK? • Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system equipment (Blu-ray disc equipment, AV amplifi er, DVD). • By connecting AQUOS LINK-compatible devices with HDMI-certifi ed cables to the TV, you can control a recorder or AV amplifi...
Using AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK Setup Channel Select Key This function can be set for each input terminal. Example On: The remote control unit of the TV can be used to Menu System select the channel, display program information, and Options perform other operations of a connected AQUOS System Options...
Using AQUOS LINK Link Operation Menu Menu Link Operation Link Operation Recorder Power On/Off Device Operation panel Play from Rec. List One Touch Recording This function allows easy one-touch recording of the Show Start Menu program being viewed on the TV to AQUOS LINK- Change Media of Device compatible equipment with a recording function by simply pressing...
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Using AQUOS LINK Using the Device Operation Panel Timer Recording You can use the device operation panel to control You can call up the AQUOS LINK-compatible playback operations. recorder’s EPG and preset timer recordings using the TV’s remote control. Press OPTION to display the Link Operation Menu screen.
Using a PC Displaying a PC Image on the Screen VIEW MODE You can select the screen size. Press VIEW MODE. • The View Mode menu displays. • The menu lists the View Mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently being received.
Using a PC Setting Audio Input Audio Select This function sets the terminal to output the computer audio. The adjustment items vary depending on the input source. Select the input source corresponding to the terminal connected to the PC and then adjust the Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then desired item.
Using a PC RS-232C Port Specifi cations ■ PC control of the TV ■ Command format • Attach an RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially Eight ASCII codes e CR available) to the supplied Din/D-Sub RS-232C for the connections. C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4 Command 4-digits Return code Parameter 4-digits...
If you still cannot connect to the Internet, please consult your Internet service provider or telephone company. Information on the PLC adapter The SHARP PLC adapter kit (sold separately) lets you use the existing electrical wiring in your house to create a home network.
Live Support. press c / d to select “Initial Setup”. Mail Center: Stay connected with SHARP news and more! Learn More: Learn more about the many benefi ts of Press a / b to select “Internet Setting”, and then AQUOS Advantage membership available to you.
Using the Internet Entering Text (Software Keyboard) Caps Off/Caps On/Caps Lock If “alphabet” is selected in “Character Set”, this switches characters between uppercase and lowercase. When you are editing an input screen or specifying the Each time you press ENTER, the character type switches as Ethernet settings used for accessing the Internet, enter shown below: text from the software keyboard.
Using the Internet Using the Browser About links • Web pages on the Internet often include “links” that allow you to jump to other web pages (or sites). • “Links” can take various forms, including words or images, but they always work in the same way letting you jump to the link destination when you select them.
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Using the Internet Using the Toolbar Using Tabs You can use the toolbar to control the browser and to You can use tabs to view up to 3 web pages at the specify settings. same time. Each page appears in a separate tab, and you can switch between the tabs.
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Using the Internet Saving the URL of the Current Page Editing Bookmarks Adding a web page to your bookmarks allows you to You can rearrange or delete the bookmarks. return to that page later by simply selecting it from your ■...
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Using the Internet Browser Settings Security Settings You can check or modify your browser settings from Security: Save Setting: If you select this option, a message is the Browser menu. The Browser menu includes a display settings menu displayed when you move from a protected page to an unprotected page.
To enjoy this function, make a broadband Internet connection to both your PC and the TV (see page 50), and then set Internet Setting (see page 51), then perform the 2 Subscribe by visiting http://www.netfl ix.com/sharp following operation. from your PC.
Using the Internet The title you selected is displayed. Using your PC, visit http://www.netfl ix.com/activate, To return to the step 8, press a . and then enter the activation code displayed in step 5. • Press a / b to select "play", and then press ENTER The screen of the PC or d to start playback.
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Sharp shall not be liable to you or any third party for your failure to abide by such authorization or terms of use.
Appendix Removing the Stand • Before detaching (or attaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord. CAUTION • Do not remove the stand from the TV unless using an optional wall mount bracket to mount it. ■ LC-40LE820UN/LC-46LE820UN/LC-52LE820UN Before attaching/detaching the stand •...
LC-46LE820UN/LC-52LE820UN/LC-60LE820UN • This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the wall mount bracket AN-52AG4 (SHARP). The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries. • Installing the TV requires special skill that should only be performed by qualifi ed service personnel. Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. Page 17 • Is the AC cord disconnected? Page 8 • Has the power been turned on? Page 17 • Unit cannot be operated. •...
Appendix Problem Possible Solution • No picture • Is connection to other components correct? Pages 12 to 16 and 43 • Is the correct input selected? Pages 12 and 19 • Is "On" selected in "Audio Only"? Page 27 • If the PC image is not displayed, check the following: - When connecting a laptop PC to the TV, check that display output mode of the PC is set to external monitor.
Appendix Specifi cations Item Model: LC-40LE820UN Model: LC-46LE820UN 40 o Class (40 o Diagonal) 46 o Class (45 o Diagonal) Size panel 2,073,600 pixels (1,920 g 1,080) Resolution TV-standard (CCIR) American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System VHF/UHF VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69ch CATV 1-135ch (non-scrambled channel only) Receiving...
The dimensional drawings are shown on the inside back cover. • As part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specifi cation changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specifi cation fi gures indicated are nominal values of production units.
The copyrights for the software components and various relevant documents included with this product that were developed or written by SHARP are owned by SHARP and are protected by the Copyright Act, international treaties, and other relevant laws. This product also makes use of freely distributed software and software components whose copyrights are held by third parties.
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. The warranties given herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser and only for the time periods set forth herein. No other representations or promises made by anyone are permitted.
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