OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH Dear SHARP customer 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.
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Contents Watching TV (Continued) Reducing the start-up time ................26 Password setting for the child lock (for A-TV/D-TV input mode) ....27 Energy conservation settings ................... 28 Auto power-off at a designated time ............. 28 Auto power-off after the end of broadcast ............ 28 Auto power-off when there are no operations performed ......
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Contents AQUOS LINK Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK ............. 51 AQUOS LINK connection ..................52 Connecting an AQUOS BD Player via the AQUOS AUDIO ......52 Connecting an AQUOS BD Player ............... 52 AQUOS LINK Setup ....................52 AQUOS LINK Auto power on ............... 52 Selecting recorder ..................
Use a damp cloth to break when the product is struck clean the product. Do not use liquid forcefully or with a sharp object. If cleaners or aerosol cleaners. the LCD panel is broken, be careful not to be injured by broken glass.
Always use the AC cord supplied with Used with batteries inserted. the TV. Page 9 Page 13 Page 10 Cable clamp Stand unit LC-42D83M Stand base Short screws ( g 4) Long screws ( g 4) Stand post Hex key Cloth For bundling cables.
(used in step 2) the 4 holes on the rear of the TV. Hex key Short screw Attach the supporting post for the stand unit onto the base as shown below. LC-42D83M Long screw Soft cushion LC-46D83M/LC-52D83M NOTE Long screw •...
*OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 33.) ** See page 14 for the TV status indicator. • The illustrations in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. • The illustrations used throughout this manual are based on LC-42D83M.
Preparation Remote control unit 10 EPG D-TV mode: To display EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) screen. (See page 39 to 40.) 11 EXIT Turn off the On-Screen Display. 12 OPC To switch the Optical Picture Control on and off. (See page 33.) AV MODE Select a video setting.
Preparation 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. Connecting the antenna cable To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna.
Preparation Connecting external devices You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV, like a VCR, game console, camcorder, DVD player, Digital TV STB (Set Top Box) and PC. To view external source images, select the input source from TV/ VIDEO on the remote control unit or TV/VIDEO on the TV.
Preparation Connecting a Digital TV STB (Set Top Box) You can use the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 (component) or INPUT 4/INPUT 5/INPUT 6 (HDMI) terminals when connecting to a Digital TV STB (Set Top Box) and other audiovisual equipment. NOTE • When using a DVI-HDMI conversion adaptor, input the Audio Signal from the AUDIO terminal of INPUT 6. (See page 48.) When using HDMI cable When using component cable (commercially available)
Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the fi rst time, insert two “AAA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the two supplied “AAA”...
Preparation Turning the TV on/off Turning on the power Turning off the power Press POWER on the TV. POWER button • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, an image appears with sound.) • After turning the power “ON” by pressing POWER on the TV, you can turn the power ON/OFF by pressing POWER on the remote control.
Preparation About Menu operations What is Menu? H Using the control panel of the TV • You need to bring up the On-Screen Display to perform You can also operate the Menu using the control panel settings for the TV. The On-Screen Display for the settings of the TV.
Preparation A-TV/D-TV/AV input mode menu items List of A-TV/D-TV/AV menu items to help you with operations Picture Setup Auto Installation ............Page 18 AV Mode ..............Page 32 Programme Setup ..........Pages 20-23 OPC ................Page 33 Child Lock ..............Page 27 Backlight ..............
Preparation PC input mode menu items List of PC menu items to help you with operations Picture Setup Input Skip ..............Page 50 AV Mode ..............Page 32 Input Label ..............Page 50 OPC ................Page 33 Standby Mode ............Page 26 Backlight ..............
Watching TV Setting channels automatically You can run auto installation again, even after setting If you have already set the password, enter it up the preset channels. here. • See page 27 for setting a password. Press a / b to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Selecting programmes Adjusting the volume You can change channels in several ways. Using CH r / s on the remote control unit • Press CH r to increase the channel number. • Press CH s to decrease the channel number. NOTE •...
Watching TV Setting channels to your preference You can run the auto search procedure again at any time by accessing the Setup menu and Programme Setup. Channels can be tuned automatically or manually. Auto search Manual setting for each channel You can also automatically search by performing You can set some channel items manually.
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Watching TV Manual setting for each channel (continued) Search tuning Colour system Press a / b / c / d to select the channel you Press a / b / c / d to select the channel you want to edit, and then press ENTER. want to edit, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Manual setting for each channel (continued) Sorting programmes Channel positions can be sorted freely. Skipping channels Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. when using CH r / s even if selected while watching the image from the TV.
Watching TV Erasing programmes Labelling programmes The individual programme can be erased. Channels can be labelled freely. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Programme Setup”, and Press a / b to select “Programme Setup”, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Useful viewing functions Split-screen viewing This function is conveniently used when, for instance, watching cooking programmes and taking notes. Split-screen Picture and still image You can display two pictures except when inputting You can freeze a motion picture on the Display. from the RS-232C or PC INPUT terminal.
Watching TV Outputting only audio Returning to the previously selected channel When listening to music from a music programme, you can set the display off and enjoy audio only. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. A-TV D-TV RADIO FAV. Press c / d to select “Option”.
Watching TV Switching the analogue audio format You can switch between multiple audio modes When receiving a bilingual signal when watching a multiple audio or stereo broadcast Each time you press MPX, the mode switches among programme. CH A, CH B and CH AB. Bilingual mode BBC2 BBC2...
Watching TV Password setting for the child lock (for A-TV/D-TV input mode) Setting a channel Allows you to use a password to protect certain Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Setting a password. settings from being accidentally changed. Press a / b to select “Channel Setting”, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Energy conservation settings Auto power-off at a designated time Auto power-off after the end of broadcast This function is conveniently used when, for instance, You can set the TV to automatically power off in about going to bed while watching TV. 15 minutes after the TV goes into a state of receiving no programme signals, such as the end of a broadcast day.
Watching TV Power Management Ecology When set to “Yes”, The TV activates the following You can set the TV to automatically power off when no power saving mode. image is displayed on PC. • “OPC” set to “On” (Page 33) Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Watching TV Picture size settings Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling (WSS) picture size manually (WSS) picture size automatically The WSS signal has 4:3 auto-switching that allows you WSS allows a television to switch automatically among to select between Panorama and Normal.
Watching TV Selecting the picture size manually Manual Selection Auto Selection You can select different picture sizes that account for If you set “WSS” and “4:3 Mode” in the Setup menu the kind of each picture. on page 30, the optimum WIDE mode is automatically chosen for every broadcast containing the WSS information.
Watching TV Selecting a preset AV MODE The AV MODE function enables you to select Selected item Description appropriate settings for audio and video to account for the system environment which can vary due to factors STANDARD For a highly defi ned image in a normally like room brightness, type of programme watched or bright room the type of image input from external equipment.
Watching TV Manual picture settings c button d button Selected item Sets whether or not the screen brightness Picture adjustment is automatically adjusted according to the lighting condition in the room. (OPC You can adjust the picture to your preference. setting: See this page.) Follow the steps to adjust the picture.
Watching TV Advanced picture settings The advanced settings enable you to set the picture H Black adjustment in more detail. There are six options you For easier viewing, change the viewing depth by can choose from. selecting a level for automatically adjusting the dark Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Watching TV Other picture settings DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Game Play Time Reduces noise on the screen and produces a clearer This function displays the elapsed game time so you video image. do not lose track of the time. To display the elapsed time, select “GAME” under “AV Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Watching TV Audio adjustment You can adjust the audio of the selected AV mode. H Bass Enhancer This function allows you to enjoy bass-enhanced Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. sound. Press c / d to select “Audio”. Repeat steps 1 to 2 in Audio Adjustment. Audio Power Control Press a / b to select “Bass Enhancer", and...
Watching TV When you watch the TV for the fi rst time A-TV (Analogue)/D-TV/RADIO buttons When the TV powers on for the fi rst time after Use the following buttons on the remote control to purchase, perform the auto installation. operate the menu.
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) D-TV input mode menu items List of D-TV menu items to help you with operations Programme Programme List ....................Page 42 Edit Channel Favourite & Lock ..........Page 42 Parental Rate ........... Page 42 Setup Installation Auto Search .............
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) What is an EPG? An “EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)” is a programme schedule, which is displayed on the TV screen. The EPG is broadcasted together with D-TV. The TV screen shows the EPG when the viewer presses EPG on the remote control, provided that the TV is receiving the digital broadcasting signal.
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Basic adjustment settings (Digital) 5 Check previous day programme information Press G. Press a / b to select the desired genre, and then press ENTER. Press a / b to select a programme you want to watch, and then press ENTER. Dec 31 23:00 Dec 31...
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Programme Guide NOTE • While the I-Plate is still on the screen, you can press You can check the schedule of D-TV events and view INFO on the remote control again to call up the extended detailed information about current or future events.
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Programme List Selected item Description You can easily select your favourite You can select the desired programme from the channel from the Favourite Programme programme list. List. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Lock When the channel is locked, you must enter your password whenever you tune to the channel.
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Installation Manual Adjust The fi rst time the receiver is powered on, “Programme You can set some channel items manually. list is empty” will display on the screen. Under the Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Auto Search. main menu, select “Installation”...
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Reset Data Video Setup Use this function to clear the channel data. This function allows you to select an output format. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press c / d to select “Option”.
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Digital Output NOTE • The DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal outputs only D-TV This function allows you to select your favourite audio audio. output system. • When you are watching a programme on Analogue TV or images from external equipment, audio from the D-TV Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Time Setup I-Plate Setup (Information Plate Setup) This function allows you to select your local time zone. This function allows you to confi gure the display time Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. and time format for the information plate. Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Time Setup.
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) OAD Option • This function is for automatically download the data for the version update software over digital broadcasts when the "OAD Option" is set to "ON". • To download, follow the instructions when the download message appears during a digital broadcast.
Settings when using external devices Settings when using HDMI output devices HDMI terminals can carry audio and visual signals to the TV with an HDMI certifi ed cable. When you want to output the audio and picture from an HDMI output device on the TV, select “INPUT4”, “INPUT5” or “INPUT6” by switching the input source.
Settings when using external devices Selecting the input source and signal type Selecting input source Selecting input signal type Can use for selecting the input source. For setting the signal type of external equipment. Using TV/VIDEO on the remote control unit or on Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Settings when using external devices Labelling input sources Skipping HDMI/PC input You can assign each input source a label as you This setting allows you to skip the HDMI or PC input prefer. on the Input Selection operation. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”.
AQUOS LINK Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK What is AQUOS LINK? Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system devices (AV amplifi er, DVD, Blu-ray Disc device) using a single remote control. NOTE •...
AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK connection First connect the 1 BIT THEATER RACK SYSTEM (AQUOS AUDIO) or an AQUOS BD Player that supports the HDMI CEC protocol. NOTE • Refer to the operation manual of the device to be connected for further details. •...
AQUOS LINK Selecting recorder Operating an AQUOS LINK device You can select a recorder for the recording from AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMI- several connected recorders. connected device with one remote control. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in AQUOS LINK Auto Use the following procedure to start playback.
AQUOS LINK Listening with the AQUOS TV speaker Playback of titles using AQUOS LINK system This section explains how to play back a title in the AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder. You can opt to listen to the TV sound only from the AQUOS TV speaker system.
AQUOS LINK Selecting media type for CEC-compatible HDMI device selection recorder If multiple HDMI devices are connected in a daisy chain, you can specify which device to control here. If your recorder has multiple storage media, select the media type here. Press OPTION and the AQUOS LINK menu Press OPTION and the AQUOS LINK menu screen displays.
Connecting a PC Use the PC terminals to connect a PC. NOTE • The PC INPUT terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. • Refer to page 61 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV. ANALOG RGB cable (commercially available) Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) AUDIO...
Connecting a PC Selecting the picture size You can select the picture size as illustrated below. NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments. • Selectable picture size may vary with input signal type. Connecting a PC ANALOG AUDIO (L/R) Press WIDE.
Connecting a PC Adjusting the PC image automatically Adjusting the PC image manually This function enables the screen to be automatically Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as adjusted to its best possible condition when the necessary to change image position using Auto Sync. analogue terminals of the TV and PC are connected In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed with a commercially available RGB cable, etc.
Connecting a PC Input resolution settings Selecting the input resolution • Some input signals may have to be registered manually to display properly. • The pairs of input signals (resolutions) in the list below are not distinguishable when received. In such case, you have to set the correct signal manually.
Connecting a PC PC Control of the TV • When a programme is set, the TV can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing.
Connecting a PC PC compatibility chart Horizontal Vertical VESA Horizontal Vertical VESA Resolution Resolution Frequency Frequency Standard Frequency Frequency Standard ✓ 720 g 400 1024 g 768 31.5 kHz 70 Hz 48.4 kHz 60 Hz ✓ ✓ 640 g 480 1024 g 768 31.5 kHz 60 Hz...
Teletext function About Teletext What is Teletext? Teletext broadcasts pages of information and entertainment to specially equipped television sets. Your TV receives Teletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes them into graphical format for viewing. News, weather reports, sports information, TELETEXT stock exchange prices and programme previews are among the many services available.
Teletext function Teletext language setting Displaying Subtitles If Teletext information does not display correctly, You can display subtitles as they are transmitted. perform the procedure below. Select from among 4 kinds of language tables: West Europe, East Europe, Turkish/Greek, Arabic/Hebrew. Each table is compatible with the Teletext languages listed below.
DVB Subtitle Switching subtitle languages Each time you press [ on the remote control, the subtitle switches. (For hearing impaired) Subtitle 1 ON Subtitle OFF Subtitle 2 ON NOTE • When there is no subtitle broadcast, "No subtitle Data" will be displayed.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power. • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 14.) If the indicator on the TV lights up red, press POWER. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 10.) •...
Appendix Error messages about recording using AQUOS LINK The example of an error message Error code Possible Solution displayed on a screen Check the content (broadcast or programme) Failed to record or the recording medium such as HDD or DVD. Cannot record the broadcast.
Appendix Reset If complex adjustments are made and the settings cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings to the factory preset values. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Reset”, and then press ENTER.
0°C — 40°C • As a 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. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
• For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the optional bracket. CAUTION • This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the AN-52AG4 (SHARP) wall mount bracket. The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.
Appendix CLEARING THE PASSWORD If you forget your password, set a new password using the following procedure. A-TV D-TV RADIO FAV. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Child Lock”, and then press ENTER. The password input screen displays.