Sharp LC-46GD7X, LC-52GD7X Operation Manual

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LC-46GD7X
LC-52GD7X
LCD COLOUR TELEVISION
OPERATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 MODEL LC-46GD7X LC-52GD7X LCD COLOUR TELEVISION OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LCD COLOUR TELEVISION 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.
  • Page 3: Trademarks

    Contents Basic adjustment settings (Digital) …………………… 32 DTV input mode menu items ………………………… 32 Selecting DTV mode ………………………………… 32 Programme Guide …………………………………… 33 Info ……………………………………………………… 33 Favourite Programme List …………………………… 33 Programme List ……………………………………… 34 Favourite & Lock ……………………………………… 34 Parental Rate ……………………………………………...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Precautions

    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...
  • Page 5: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit Page 14 Cable clamp (g2) Page 6 Safety restraints Screws Restraining for brackets brackets NOTE • Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV. •...
  • Page 6: Preparation

    Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the first 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. Open the battery cover. CAUTION Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion.
  • Page 7: Setting The Tv

    Preparation Setting the TV Notes on installing the TV • Avoid direct sunlight and place the TV in a well-ventilated location. • Place the TV in a level location. Removing the terminal cover TV (rear view) Connecting the AC cord, antenna, and external equipment to the TV •...
  • Page 8: Setting The Tv On The Wall

    • For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the optional bracket. CAUTION • This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the AN-37AG2/AN-52AG1 (SHARP) wall mount bracket. The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.
  • Page 9: Protection Against Overturning

    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. Anchoring the TV to the wall or a pillar Fix the product with the 2 clamps (supplied), using the screws (supplied).
  • Page 10: Basic Connection

    Preparation Simple operations for watching a TV programme Basic connection Connecting to an antenna 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) Antenna cable...
  • Page 11: Connecting A Vcr, Game Console Or Camcorder

    Preparation You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV, like a VCR, DVD player, HDTV tuner, game console and camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from TV/VIDEO on the remote control unit or TV/VIDEO on the TV. CAUTION •...
  • Page 12: Connecting A Digital Tv Stb (Set Top Box)

    Preparation Connecting a Digital TV STB (Set Top Box) You can use the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 (component) or INPUT 4/INPUT 5 (HDMI) terminal when connecting to a Digital TV STB and other audiovisual equipment. NOTE • When using a DVI-HDMI conversion adaptor, input the Audio Signal from the AUDIO terminal of INPUT 5. •...
  • Page 13: Part Names

    Part names TV (Front) Channel up (r)/down (s) buttons Volume up (+)/down (–) buttons Remote control sensor Regarding the headphone jack • Use headphones with a stereo mini plug ( • Be sure to unplug headphones from the jack when they are not in use.
  • Page 14: Tv (Rear)

    Part names TV (Rear) INPUT 4 (HDMI) terminal INPUT 5 (HDMI) terminal INPUT 6 terminals INPUT 5 (AUDIO) terminals INPUT 1 terminals INPUT 2 terminals MONITOR OUT terminals *Usually do not connect anything to this terminal as it is reserved only for service personnel. SERVICE ONLY terminal* DIGITAL AUDIO...
  • Page 15: Remote Control Unit

    Part names Remote control unit NOTE • When using the remote control unit, point it at the TV. POWER (STANDBY/ON) To switch the power on and off. (See page 15.) 0–9 TV/DTV/External input mode: Set the channel. (See page 15.) TELETEXT mode: Set the page.
  • Page 16: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Turning on the power Press POWER on the TV. • 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.
  • Page 17: Using Flashback (A) On The Remote Control Unit

    Watching TV Using Flashback (A) on the remote control unit Press A to switch the currently tuned channel to the previously tuned channel. Press A again to switch back to the currently tuned channel. Press A to toggle between the currently selected input source and the previously selected one.
  • Page 18: Simple Button Operation For Changing Volume/Sound

    Watching TV Simple button operation for changing volume/sound Changing the volume You can change the volume on the TV or on the remote control unit. • To increase the volume, press • To decrease the volume, press NOTE • “TV”, “DTV”, “INPUT1”, “INPUT2”, “INPUT3”, “INPUT4”, “INPUT5 and “INPUT6”...
  • Page 19: Analog/Dtv/Radio Buttons

    Watching TV ANALOG/DTV/RADIO buttons Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu. ANALOG: Press to switch to analogue mode. After switching from DTV, radio or external input mode to analogue mode, the TV jumps to the most recently viewed analogue channel.
  • Page 20: Basic Adjustment Settings

    Basic adjustment settings Menu operation buttons Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu. MENU: Press to open or close the menu screen. a/b/c/d: Press to select a desired item on the screen or adjust a selected item. ENTER: Press to go to the next step or complete the setting.
  • Page 21: Menu Items (Tv/Dtv/Input1-3)

    Basic adjustment settings Menu items (TV/DTV/INPUT1-3) List of menu items to help you with operations Picture OPC ... Page 26 Backlight ... Page 27 Contrast ... Page 27 Brightness ... Page 27 Colour ... Page 27 Tint ... Page 27 Sharpness ...
  • Page 22: Auto Installation

    Basic adjustment settings (Analogue) Auto installation You can run auto installation again, even after setting up the preset channels. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Auto Installation”, and then press ENTER. [ Setup ...
  • Page 23: Manual Setting For Each Channel

    Basic adjustment settings (Analogue) Manual setting for each channel You can set some channel items manually. They are Search, Fine (TV frequency), Colour sys., Sound sys., Label (Network name), Skip and Lock (Child Lock). Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”.
  • Page 24: Colour System

    Basic adjustment settings (Analogue) Manual setting for each channel (continued) Colour system Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you want to edit, and then press ENTER. • The selected channel information displays. Press a/b to select “Colour sys.”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 25: Skipping Channels

    Basic adjustment settings (Analogue) Manual setting for each channel (continued) Skipping channels Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over when using CHr/s even if selected while watching the image from the TV. Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you want to edit, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 26: Erase Programme

    Basic adjustment settings (Analogue) Erase Programme The individual programme can be erased. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Programme Setup”, and then press ENTER. If you already set the password, enter it here. •...
  • Page 27: Av Mode Selection

    Basic adjustment settings (Analogue/Digital) AV MODE selection AV MODE gives you 7 viewing options to choose from to best match the system environment, which can vary due to factors like room-brightness, type of programme watched or the type of image input from external equipment.
  • Page 28: Picture Adjustments

    Basic adjustment settings (Analogue/Digital) Picture adjustments You can adjust the picture to your preference. Follow the steps to adjust the picture. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”. Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item.
  • Page 29: Advanced

    Basic adjustment settings (Analogue/Digital) Advanced Advanced setting enables you to set the picture adjustment in more detail. There are seven options you can choose from. Colour temperature Adjusts the colour temperature to give the best white image. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”.
  • Page 30: Monochrome

    Basic adjustment settings (Analogue/Digital) Monochrome For viewing a video in monochrome. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”. Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “Monochrome”, and then press ENTER. Press c/d to select “On”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 31: Audio Adjustment

    Basic adjustment settings (Analogue/Digital) Audio adjustment You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Audio”. MENU [ Audio ] Audio STANDARD Treble –15 Bass –15 Balance Surround...
  • Page 32: Power Control

    Basic adjustment settings (Analogue/Digital) Power Control Power control setting allows you to save energy. No Signal Off When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut down if no signal inputs for 15 minutes. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Power Control”.
  • Page 33: Basic Adjustment Settings (Digital)

    Basic adjustment settings (Digital) DTV input mode menu items List of DTV menu items to help you with operations Programme Programme List ... Page 34 Edit Channel Setup Installation System Setup Option Information ... Page 38 S/W Update (SERVICE ONLY) ... Page 38 NOTE •...
  • Page 34: Programme Guide

    Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Programme Guide You can check the schedule of DTV events and view detailed information about current or future events. Press GUIDE to display the programme guide list. Press a/b to display your desired programme, and then press ENTER. •...
  • Page 35: Programme List

    Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Programme List You can select the desired programme from the programme list. Press DTV MENU to display the DTV menu screen. Press a/b to select “Programme”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “Programme List”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 36: Installation

    Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Installation The first time the receiver is powered on, “Database is empty” or “No Channel Available” will display on the screen. Under the main menu, select “Installation” and enter into the sub-menu. Auto Search You can automatically search for and download TV channels.
  • Page 37: Quick Search

    Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Quick Search If you live in the cities or regions listed in the “Quick Search” menu, you can scan all DTV channel signals. Press DTV MENU to display the DTV menu screen. Press a/b to select “Setup”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 38: Digital Output

    Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Digital Output This function allows you to select your favourite audio output system. Press DTV MENU to display the DTV menu screen. Press a/b to select “Setup”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “System Setup”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 39: I-Plate Setup (Information Plate Setup)

    Basic adjustment settings (Digital) I-Plate Setup (Information Plate Setup) This function allows you to configure the display time and time format for the information plate. Press DTV MENU to display the DTV menu screen. Press a/b to select “Setup”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 40: Useful Adjustment Settings

    Useful adjustment settings Password setting for child lock (for TV/DTV input mode) Allows you to use a password to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. Setting a password Register a 4-digit password number to use the Child Lock function. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
  • Page 41: Speaker Setup

    Useful adjustment settings Speaker Setup Connecting external speakers Press POWER on the top TV panel to turn it off. Connect external speakers to the TV. Rear view Right External speakers Connecting speaker cables Push up the tab. 1 1 1 1 1 Insert the end of the cable 2 2 2 2 2 into the hole while pressing...
  • Page 42: Input Skip

    Useful adjustment settings Input Skip This setting allows you to skip the HDMI or DVI input on the “Input Select” menu. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Input Skip”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 43: Auto Sync. Adjustment (Pc Input Mode Only)

    Useful adjustment settings Auto Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) For automatically adjusting the PC image. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Auto Sync.”, and then press ENTER. Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 44: Input Label

    Useful adjustment settings Input Label You can assign each input source a label you like. Press TV/VIDEO to select the desired input source. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Input Label”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 45: Wide Screen Signalling (Wss)

    Useful adjustment settings Wide Screen Signalling (WSS) WSS allows a television to switch automatically among the different screen formats. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “WSS”, and then press ENTER. Press c/d to select “On”...
  • Page 46: Standby Mode

    Useful adjustment settings Standby Mode Standby Mode may be set to either start the TV quickly from standby or conserve energy while on standby. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Standby Mode”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 47: Wide Mode (For Tv/Av Input Mode)

    Useful adjustment settings WIDE MODE Normal Zoom 14:9 Panorama Full Cinema 16:9 Cinema 14:9 4:3 Mode set to “Panorama” 4:3 Mode set to “Normal” Selected item For 4:3 “standard” pictures. A side bar appears on each side. Normal For 14:9 letterbox pictures. A thin side bar appears on each side, and you may also see bars on Zoom 14:9 the top and bottom with some programmes.
  • Page 48: Wide Mode (For Pc Input Mode)

    Useful adjustment settings Screen size images. Input Signal 1024g768 Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen display. Input Signal 1360g768 WIDE mode (for PC input mode) You can select the screen size. NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments. •...
  • Page 49: Audio Only

    Useful adjustment settings Audio Only 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. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Audio Only”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 50: Language Setting For On-Screen Display

    Useful adjustment settings Language setting for on-screen display You can also select a language from setup menu. Select from among 3 languages: English, Chinese and Arabic. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Language”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 51: Using External Equipment

    Using external equipment Displaying an external equipment image Explanation here is for the setting when connecting DVD to INPUT1 terminal. NOTE • Each time TV/VIDEO is pressed, the input source toggles. • If the image does not come in clearly, you may need to change the input signal type setting on the “Input Select”...
  • Page 52: Useful Features

    Useful features Freezing images Allows you to capture and freeze one frame from a moving image that you are watching. Press FREEZE. • Capture one frame from a moving image. Press FREEZE again to cancel the function. NOTE • This function does not work in INPUT 6. •...
  • Page 53: Teletext Function

    Useful features Teletext function 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, stock exchange prices and programme previews are among the many services available.
  • Page 54 Useful features Displaying Subtitle You can display several subtitles as they are transmitted. Press [ to display the subtitle. • Subtitle is updated by information sent by the broadcasting station. • To stop updating subtitle automatically, press 3. Press [ to exit the subtitle screen. NOTE •...
  • Page 55: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem • No power. • Unit cannot be operated. • Remote control unit does not operate. • Picture is cut off. • Strange colour, light colour, or dark, or colour misalignment. • Power is suddenly turned off. • No picture. •...
  • Page 56: Rs-232C Port Specifications

    Appendix RS-232C port specifications 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.
  • Page 57: Pc Compatibility Chart

    Appendix Response code format Normal response Return code (0DH) Commands • Commands not indicated here are not guaranteed to operate. CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER POWER OFF (STANDBY) POWER SETTING INPUT SELECTION A INPUT SWITCHING (TOGGLE) TV (CHANNEL FIXED) DTV (CHANNEL FIXED) INPUT1 –...
  • Page 58: Specifications

    Display, speakers and stand Operating Temperature • As a 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.
  • Page 59: Removing The Speakers

    Appendix Removing the speakers The unit’s speakers can be attached and removed. Before attaching/detaching the speakers • Before detaching (or attaching) the speakers, unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet. • Remove all terminal covers and connected cables. • Make sure two or more people perform the operation when detaching (or attaching) the speakers. Remove the two speaker terminal covers.
  • Page 60: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional drawings LC-46GD7X, LC-52GD7X Unit: mm NOTE • Figures within parentheses are for LC-52GD7X. 800 (800) 1128 (1264) 131 (129) 125 (126) 1022 (1155) 360 (360) 200 (200)
  • Page 61: Clearing The Password

    CLEARING THE PASSWORD If you forget the password, clear the password using the following procedure. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Auto Installation”, “Programme Setup”, “Child Lock”, and the password input screen displays.
  • Page 62 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.sharp.net.au OR CALL SHARP CUSTOMER CARE 1300 135 022 (LOCAL CALL COST APPLY WITHIN AUSTRALIA) SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN NEW ZEALAND REGARDING YOUR LOCAL SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.sharp.net.nz...
  • Page 63 This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of original purchase. If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Centre. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.

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