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SHARP AQUOS LC-50LE650U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION T#LI-VISEUR ACL mDOLSY 1-41|11"111 ......DIGITAL PLUS ........IMPORTANT : Please read this operation manual before starting operating the equipment. IMPORTANT : Veuillez lire ce mode d'emploi avant de commencer & utiliser I'appareil.
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LC-50LE650U LiQUiD CRYSTAL TELEViSiON ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in the space provided. numbers are located at the rear of the TV. IMPORTANT INFORMATION...
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RESPONSIBLE PARTY: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163 TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP For Business Customers: URL htt ://www.shar usa.corn iNFORMATiON: This equipment has been tested and found to comply...
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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 Read these instructions.
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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS EXAMPLEOF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER ,, Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna is NATIONALELECTRICALCODE 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.
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• If the front 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.
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Contents iMPORTANT iNFORMATiON ....Enjoying Photo/Music/Video Playback DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ....... Connecting a USB Memory Device/ USB Hard Drive ......iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ..Connecting a Home Network (DLNA) Server,,, Supplied Accessories ......Select the Files to Play Back ....
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Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with product. Remote control unit "AAA" size battery Stand unk Operation manual Connection guide (x 1) Page8 (x2) Page9 (xl) Page7 (xl) (xl) ,, Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV. ,, The illustrations above are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual accessories.
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- Speakers cannot be detached from the TV. • The TV angle cannot be adjusted. IMPORTANT: 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.
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Preparation To eqoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna, The following is a bdd 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, For connecting the antenna cable to the TV, use commercially...
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Part Names STB, DVDoVCR, 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, DVDoVCR or AUDIO) DISPLAY at the same time.
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Introduction to Connections An HDTV without an HD source is just an ordinary To enjoy HD images on the TV, you should get HD programming from the following: . Over--the--air broadcasling via HD quaN-y antenna HD cable/satellite subscription HD compatible external equipment * For information on updating to HD programming, ask your cable/satellite service provider.
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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 20.) For connecting the TV to external equipment, use commercially...
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Connecting toExternal Equipment [] When using Component cable (INPUT 5): • Blu-ray disc player • DVD player • HD cable/satellite set-top box Y (Green)_\_.._ Component video cable AUDIO-R (Red)z,,,,,,,,,J .__1_ - To enjoy 1080p display capability, connect your external equipment using an HDMbcertified cable or a component cable and set the equipment to 1080p output.
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Connecting to E×ternal Equipment [] When using Digital coa×ial cable: It is possible to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal. (See page 27 for details.) audio outputs from the terminal. iiiiiiill iiii_ii!ii!i!i! !!!!iiiiiiiiii i Digital coaxial cable • Depending on the connected equipment, audio will not output...
Connecting to E×ternal Equipment Refer to page 48 for a list of PC signals compatible with the ]V, iiiii!iiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! [] When using HDMI cable (iNPUT 1, 2, 3 or 4): ii/iiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiili_!i HDMI-certified cane ii iiiiiiiiiiiiii: - Depending on the board, only video signals may be output. In this case, in addition to connecting an HDMbcertified cable to the INPUT 1, 2, 3 or 4 terminal, connect a G 3.5 mm stereo mini jack cable to the AUDIO PC/HDMI terminal and set "Audio Select"...
Watching Country • "® Press A/V to select the desired Country listed on the POWER (On/Standby) screen, and then press ENTER. POWER PowR DISPLAY SOURCE) CZ3_ czl czl DVD,VOR AUDIO OPTION SLEEP AUDIO FREEZE POWER Time zone Press POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit to turn Press A/V...
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Watching Completed After setting complete.the screen will show EZ setup ® ENERGY STAR qualification is based on AV MODE Completed. "STANDARD(ENERGY STAR)". Air/Cable (Antenna setting) Make sure what kind of connection is made with your f_/when selecting "Air" or "Cable". Press A/Y to select "Air"...
Direct Button Operation OPTION SLEEP AUDIO FREEZE Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby. Press SLEEP, The remaining time displayswhen the sleep timer has been set. Sma_ Each time you press SLEEP, the remaining time switches Centra] as shown below.
Direct Button Operation Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption channel. decoder, it allows you to view conversations, narration • Press FLASHBACK againto switch backtothe currently tuned channel. and sound effects as subtitles on your TV, Closed Captions are available on some FV programs...
Direct Button Operation AV MODE gives several viewing options to choose from to best match the surrounding environment of the TM, which vary to factors like room brightness,type of program watched or the type of image input from external equipment, Press MODE, Current...
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Direct Button Operation [] For programs Example: Screen size images Normal Zoom Stretch S.Stretch (Smart stretch) o oo This mode is useful for 1.78:1 Sukable for viewing Sukable for stretching Suitable for viewing wide- conventional 4:3 programs programs to fill the screen. screen 2.35:1 anamorphic...
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On=Screen Display Menu Example Example ® (1} Guide display • This indicates the buttons that can be operated on the displayed screen. The guide display varies depending Press MENU to displaythe MENU screen, on the menu setting screen. • The operations fer some selected items may be displayed _1) Press...
On=Screen Display Menu • Some menu items may not be displayed depending on the selected input source. Picture Settings _,_ initial Setup AV MODE (Changing Pic.Quality) ..Page 25 EZ Setup .......... Page 28 OPC ..........Page 25 Broadcasting Setup ......Page 29 Backlight .........
On=Screen Display Menu • You can select AV MODE by pressing AV MODE on the Adjusts the picture to your preference with the remote control unit. See page 21 for details of AV MODE following picture settings, settings. Example Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen,...
On=Screen Display Menu • "DI Film Mode" does not function depending on input signal surround function produces Surround effect from type. the speakers, On: Makes it possible to enjoy natural, realistic surround "Auto" does not function when channel display shows sound.
On=Screen Display Menu Allows you to capture and freeze a moving image that Example you are watching, • You can select Freeze by pressing FREEZE on the remote control unit. See page 20 for details of Freeze function. Allows you to change the audio when multiple audio is available for the program you are watching, Select the MTS mode from Stereo, SAP or Mono, (See page 19 for detaiWs of this function,)
On=Screen Display Menu H-Pos.: Centers the image by moving it to the left or right. V-Pos.: Centers the image by moving it up or down. This function allows you to adjust the closed caption Clock: Adjust when the image fi bkers wkh vertical screen appearance to suit your...
On=Screen Display Menu • When you select "individual Setup", you can enter the Air/Cable: Make sure what kind of connection is made 4-digk secret number here. See page 30 for setting a wkh your TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable". secret number.
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On=Screen Display Menu ml MPAA (Voluntary movie rating system} Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed, New Secret No, : Enter a 4--digit Secret No, with the number buttons on Example the remote control to change you secret No,.
On=Screen Display Menu Press A/V to adjust the item to your desired position. "_" indicates the item is blocked. Press MENU to exit. E: Exempt: Includes news, sports, documentaries and other Example information programming; talk shows, music videos, variety programming. 0: Children: Intended for younger...
On=Screen Display Menu [] How to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK Central SmaEt When the V-CHIP BLOCK is working and censors a broadcast, "V-CHiP HAS BEEN ACTIVA]ED." displays. 1 Press ENTER while the V--CHIP is working, then the secret number setting menu displays. Input the 4--digit secret number by using 0-9.
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Software with a USB Memory Device To check for the availability of a software update, visit http://www.sharpusa.com/products/support/. If you have any quesllons, please call 1--800--BE-SHARP (800--237-4277). ® Do not remove the USB memory device or unplug the AC cord...
On=Screen Display Menu Press ENTER to start checking the data in the USB memory device. • Do not remove the USB memory device or unplug the AC cord while the software is being updated, 6 When the software is successfully updated, screen is displayed indicating that the update...
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Enjoying Photo/Music/Video Playback You can connect the lV to a USB memory device, USB hard drive or home network (DLNA) server to enjoy viewing pictures, listening to music, and watching videos. • Depending on the USB memory device/USB hard drive/home network (DLNA) server, the TV may not be able to recognize...
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Enjoying Photo/Music/Video Playback POWER DISPLAY <souac_/ czl r-n _ DVD*VCR AUDIO Example SmaEt Central c_ c'_ c_ "RE° OPTION SLEEP AUDIO FREEZE EZ3 CZ3 _ Buttons thumbnails operations • To play back data on a USB memory device, insert the USB memory device on the TV If the input source...
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Enjoying Photo/Music/Video Playback Press MENU to display tile sub-menu. You carl select tile following options to display the photos The p hoto selected on the thumbnail selection screen • Play pressing ENTER Example • Repeat • Shuffle • Rotate • Zoom •...
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Enjoying Photo/Music/Video Playback Example USB device USB Memory, USB card reader (Mass Storage class), USB hard drive File system FAT/FAT32 Photo file format JPEG(.jpg .jpeg) Progressive JPEG BMP(.bmp) PNG(.png) Music file MP3 (.mp3) format Buttons for Video mode XviD AiYi4i Select a desired kern.
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Enjoying Photo/Music/Video Playback Press MENU to display the sub-menu. You carl select tile following options to dispBy the photos • Play • Repeat • Shuffle • Rotate • Zoom e Show Info • Rotating photos only applies to the temporarily selected item and this setting is not saved.
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Enjoying Photo/Music/Video Playback Example Example Buttons playing music RETURN/EXIT Return to the thumbnail selection screen. Buttons playing Video A(red) None/Repeat One/Repeat All. B(green) Play the music in random order. RETURN/EXIT Return to the thumbnail selection screen. D(yellow) Display the information. A(red} None/Repeat One/Repeat...
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Other Viewing Options You can operate the connected AV products 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 LD) using the presetting manufacturer function of your (cabldsatdlite set-top box), DVD, BD, VCR or AUDIO,)
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S.ATLANTA 04,05,06 01,09,24 QUASAR VIEWSTAR 04,05,08,13,15,16, REALISTIC 01,02 18,19,22,23 ZENITH SAMSUNG 11,12 06,35 SHARP 01,02,03 SONY 07,08,15 SYLVANIA 04,05,06 - Numbers marked with * are SAT codes, all others are STB TATUNG codes. TEAC REMOTE CONTROL CODE YAMAHA AUDIO BRAND...
Using AQUOS LiNK What's AQUOS LINK? Using the HDMt CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system equipment (Blu-ray disc equipment, AV amplifier, DVD). By connecting AQUOS UNK compatible devices with HDMI--certified cables to the 'FV, you can control a recorder or AV amplifier using the remote control of the 'FV.
Using AQUOS LiNK This function be set for each input terminal. Example The remote control unk of the TV can be used to select the channel, display program information, perform other operations of a connected AQUOS LINK-compatible recorder, Off: This function does not work.
Using AQUOS LiNK DISPLAY <SOL _CE} POWER {:::3 {:::D 1:::3 1::3 I:_ STB DVD'VCRAUDIO OPTION SLEEP AUDIO FREEZE E::) I::_ This function allows easy one--touch recording of the program being viewed on the FV to AQUOS LINK-- compatible equipment with a recording function simply...
Using AQUOS LiNK Press A/Y to select "Link Booking (Rec. Book)", and then press ENTER. This section explains how to play back a title in the . The recorder's EPG is displayed. AQUOS LINK--compatible equipment. Select the program to record. Power on the AQUOS LINK-compatible equipment,...
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Using a PC You can select the screen size. 1 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/Y while the View Mode menu is displayed to select a desired item on the menu.
Using a PC This function sets the terminal to output the computer For automatically adjusting the PC image. audio. Yea: Auto Sync. start and "Auto adjusting ..." displays. No: This function does not work. adjustment items vary depending on the input source.
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Using a PC [] Parameter [] Command format Input the parameter values, aligning left, and fill with Eight ASCII codes _ CR blank(s) for the remainder. (Be sure that 4 values are input for the parameter,) When the input parameter is not within an adjustable range, "ERR"...
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Using the Internet By connecting your ]V to a broadband system, you can access the Internet from the 'FV, Display the latest Intemet information and access a range of useful information for AQUOS users from the original home page*, You can enjoy a variety of streaming content and Internet applications, * About...
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Using the Internet [] Using the wireless This 'FV is equipped with a wireless LAN function, For a wireless [..AN connection, you must use "Wireless Setup" to connect the access point and ]V. Modem Internet • This TV has a buikqn wireless LAN function.
Using the Internet Example Smart US£ Cent_aE [] If you cannot connect to the Internet Perform the procedures below to check your qV's network settings, 1 Press EXIT to display the normal TV screen. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _1/11_to select "initial Setup".
Using Internet 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then Connect to the IM with the following settings made for press to select "initial Setup", IP on the PC. Press A/T to select "lntemet Setup", and then TCP/IP press ENTER, Set the IP address on the IM menu...
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Using the Internet Alphabet " • " ® " " 0®. Press 4/11_ to select the fype of characters entered; When you are editing an input screen or specifying alphabet, number or sign, Ethemet settings used for accessing the Intemet, enter •...
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Using the Internet _ Oe " " These applications are provided by content providers. By connecting the TV to the Internet, can enjoy available applications vary depending on your country variety of broadband content, including videos, movies, region. music, photos, games.
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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, Unless otherwise specifically...
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Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves. SHARP bears no responsibility improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury. Wall mounting the TV: 1 Carefully...
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Appendix Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. rot,Page • is the AC cord disconnected? _ Page • Has the power been turned on? .I, Page • Unk cannot be operated. •...
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Appendix Problem Possible Solution • No picture • is connection to other components correct? ,_ Page 12 to t6 and 43 • Is the correct input selected? _ Pages 12 and 20 • If the PC image is not displayed, check the following: - When...
L C _ :1 _/b-, L C F Q N T, --E)L,'_m_ 'z_ _' 1"-and LC logo mark are registered trademarks of SHARP Corporation. This product is embedded with LC Font technology, which was developed by SHARP...
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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 specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.
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Specifications This device compiles 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the par_ responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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...
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information on the Software License for This Product ImSoftware Copyrights XMLRPC--EPI Copyright 2000 @ Epinions, Inc. Iibjpeg This software is copyright @ 1991-1998, Thomas G, L.ane. Portions of this software are based in pad on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
LiMiTED WARRANTY CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand Liquid Crystal Display product (the "Product"), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option,...
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Sharp's discretion, on any Sharp Television with the screen size of 40" or larger and on any Sharp Over-The-Range Microwave Oven Home Microwave Drawer. No other person (including Sharp dealer or service...
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