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 Important safety precautions carefully before using this product. Contents Introduction ..............
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Appendix ..............49 Troubleshooting ............ 49 Reset ..............50 Updating your TV via USB/Network ...... 50 Getting information ..........50 Information on the software licence for this product ............51 Software licence ..........51 Specifications ............52 Removing the stand ..........53 Mounting the TV on a wall ........
Introduction Precautions For Daily Use 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.
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• The above are pictures for reference only; the actual item is made of glass. Therefore, it can might be different. 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.
Introduction Supplied accessories Remote control unit ( x 1) “AAA” size battery ( x 2) AV cable ( x 1) Pages 8 and 10 Page 8 Page 19 Stand unit Operation manual Page 6 Optional accessories The listed optional accessories are available for this LCD colour TV. Please purchase them at your nearest shop. •...
Preparation Insert and tighten the four screws into the four Attaching the stand unit holes on the rear of the TV. • Before performing work, spread cushioning over the surface on which you will be laying the TV. This will prevent it from being damaged.
Preparation Connect external devices. Fixing the TV to the table See pages 17 to 19 for connecting external equipment, such as a VCR and DVD player. Place the TV on the table. Plug the AC cord in to the AC outlet (product shape varies in some countries).
Preparation Using the remote control unit Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the first time, insert two supplied “AAA” size batteries. When the batteries become depleted and the remote control unit fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. Open the battery cover.
Part names and functions TV (front/side view) Remote control sensor OPC indicator OPC sensor* SLEEP indicator POWER indicator OPC: Optical Picture Control (Page 23) TV (rear view) RS-232C terminal PC terminal INPUT 2 (VIDEO/AUDIO (L/R)) OUTPUT (Headphones/ terminal AUDIO (L/R)) terminal USB 1 port INPUT 3 (Component/ AUDIO (L/R)) terminal...
Part names and functions Remote control unit 0 Y+/- Set the volume. Q HOME Display the “HOME” screen for enjoying Internet connection, Home network functions and to perform settings for the TV (Page 11). W a/b/c/d (Cursor) Select a desired item on the setting screen. ENTER Execute a command.
Quick guide What is the HOME? You can easily launch to enjoy Internet connection and Home network functions and to perform settings for the TV from this “HOME” screen. Basic operation Display the HOME screen Exit the HOME screen Press HOME and the “HOME” screen The operation will exit the “HOME”...
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Quick guide Using software keyboard Use the software keyboard when you need to input text. Char.Set Caps Done Clear Cancel Delete Cursor Left Caps Char.Set Cursor Right 0 Clear Char. Set Input cursor Press c/d to move the cursor when Changes character set into the Erases the character string.
Quick guide The TV searches for and stores all the receivable Initial auto installation TV stations according to their settings and the connected antenna. When the TV is powered on for the first time after • To abort the initial auto installation in progress, press purchase, the initial auto installation wizard appears.
Watching TV Daily operation Turning on/off the power—using the TV Turning on/off the power Turn on the power. Press < on the TV (after a few seconds, an image appears with sound). • Wait more than five seconds until you press < on the TV after inserting the power plug.
Watching TV When receiving a bilingual signal Selecting an external video source Each time you press MPX, the mode switches among NICAM CH A, NICAM CH B, NICAM CH AB and MONO. Once the connection is made, press # to display the “INPUT”...
Watching TV Teletext View setting Text language What is teletext? Teletext broadcasts pages of information and If Teletext information does not display correctly, perform entertainment to specially equipped TV. Your TV receives the procedure below. teletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes Select from among six kinds of language tables: West them into graphical format for viewing.
Connecting external devices Before connecting ... • Be sure to turn off the TV and any devices before making any connections. • Firmly connect a cable to a terminal or terminals. • Carefully read the operation manual of each external device for possible connection types. This also helps you get the best possible audiovisual quality to maximise the potential of the TV and the connected device.
Connecting external devices Video connections When using the HDMI 2 terminal You must set the audio signal input source depending on the type of HDMI cable connected (refer to page 31 for HDMI connection details). HDMI-certified cable Example of connectable devices Press # to select “HDMI2”...
Connecting external devices * This terminal is also used for headphones. Reduce the VIDEO connection volume before using headphones. Overwhelming sound may damage your hearing. NOTE Example of connectable devices • Optical digital audio will be output in 2-ch stereo when it is from the external equipment connected to the TV using an DVD player/recorder HDMI cable.
AQUOS LINK Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK What is AQUOS LINK? Using the HDMI CEC protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system devices (AV amplifier, DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray player/recorder) using a single remote control unit. By connecting AQUOS LINK-compatible devices with HDMI-certified cables to the TV, you can control a recorder or AV amplifier using the remote control of the TV.
AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK connection First connect the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system or an AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder that supports the HDMI CEC protocol. NOTE • Refer to the operation manual of the device to be connected for further details. •...
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AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK menu Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Link operation” > select the menu you want to set. Link Operation Description Note This function is for turning of the CEC-compatible • Refer to the operation manual of the recorder for recorder on/off.
Basic adjustment NOTE Picture settings “PC” is available only when selecting “HDMI1”, “HDMI2”, “HDMI3”, “HDMI4” or “PC” from the “INPUT” menu. “x.v.Colour” is available only when accepting an “x.v.Colour” signal Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Picture”. through an HDMI terminal.
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Basic adjustment NOTE Picture • This effect is greater on fast moving images. • This function will have no effect in the following cases. Advanced 1) The type of signal received is a PC signal. 2) An OSD is being displayed. 3) Teletext is activated.
Basic adjustment Audio settings Audio SRS TS HD Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Audio”. Menu This function produces a surround effect from the CH list Setup speakers. :Enter :Exit Item SRS TruSurround HD™ creates a high Audio quality surround sound experience, STANDARD...
Basic adjustment Power save settings No signal off Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “ECO”. Menu When set to “Enable”, the TV will automatically enter standby mode if there is no signal input for 15 minutes. CH list Setup NOTE :Enter...
Basic adjustment Manual adjust Channel settings Use this menu to set up the TV channels manually. Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “View After selecting “Yes” on the screen, press a/b/ setting”. c/d to select the channel you want to set and then press A.
Basic adjustment Label When a TV channel sends its network name, the “Auto installation” detects the information and assigns a name to it. However, you can change channel names individually. Select each character of the new name for the channel with using the software keyboard (see page 12).
Useful viewing functions NOTE TV Start-up time setting • To view a locked channel, you must enter the password (see page 28 for locking channels password). When you select a locked channel, a password prompt message pops up. Press C to display the password input window. View setting Deleting the password Quick start...
Useful viewing functions Item (for SD [Standard-Definition] signals) Individual Setting—language Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full Normal screen display. View setting For 14:9 letterbox pictures. A thin side bar appears on each side, and you may Language Zoom 14:9 also see bars on the top and bottom with some programmes.
Useful viewing functions Skipping specified inputs Option 4:3 mode Option The “WSS” signal has 4:3 auto-switching that allows you Input skip to select between “Normal” and “Panorama”. Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” This setting allows you to skip the inputs on the input >...
Useful viewing functions Option Option Input label Headphone/Audio out select You can label each input source with a custom You can select which device is used for outputting audio. description. Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” >...
Useful viewing functions Additional features Option Channel selecting effect Option This function shows a screen effect when choosing or Game play time changing channels. Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” This function allows you to display the elapsed time on >...
Network function How to connect Connecting to the network Router ETHERNET terminal To enjoy internet services, you need to connect the TV to a router with a high speed connection to the internet. You can also connect the TV to your Home network server through a router or access point.
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup), select “Search” and follow the NOTE on-screen instructions and the operation manual of the • When using the SHARP wireless LAN USB adapter (optional router/access point. accessory), try to provide as much free space around the • To establish the connection manually, select “Manual device for best performance.
Network function Clear browser setting You can clear browser settings, which include cookies, bookmarks and caches. Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “Clear browser setting”. NOTE • Password input is required when executing “Clear browser setting”...
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Other useful features NOTE USB media/Home network • The explanations for the buttons that can be used in each mode are the explanations when USB media/Home network using USB media mode. In both modes, you can enjoy viewing photos, listening Some operations may differ in Home network mode.
Other useful features Photo mode Viewing enlarged photos Buttons for enlarged photo display operation Viewing thumbnails (When using USB media mode) Buttons Description Go to the previous/next photo in the c/d (Cursor) same directory. Return to the thumbnail selection screen. Rotate the photo by 90 degrees to the R button left.
Other useful features Slide show Slide show Buttons for slide show operation (When using USB media mode) Selecting the BGM Setup the slide show BGM from “Select slide show Buttons Description BGM” by pressing B when selecting photo thumbnails. Return to the previous operation. This function is available only for the USB media mode.
Other useful features Video mode Buttons Description Go back to the file selection screen. Start playback from the previously R button 16 Files 8 Files 15 Files 15 Files 10 Files stopped scene.* G button Stop a video. CONTROL or Y Display the USB control panel.
Other useful features USB device compatibility Selecting the picture size for video mode You can select the picture size in “Video mode”. USB memory, USB card reader (Mass USB device Select “Video mode”. Storage class), USB HDD • Refer to Selecting modes and drives/servers on File system FAT/FAT32/NTFS page 40.
Connecting a PC Connecting a PC Displaying a PC image on the screen HDMI connection Selecting the picture size HDMI 1, 2, 3 or 4 terminals You can select the picture size. Press WIDE. • The “Wide mode” menu displays. Press WIDE or a/b to select the desired item.
Connecting a PC Adjusting the PC image Adjusting the PC image manually automatically Option Option Fine sync. Auto sync. Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to change image position using “Auto sync.”. In some This function enables the screen to be automatically cases, however, manual adjustment is needed to adjusted to its best possible condition when the optimise the image.
Connecting a PC Set the RS-232C communications settings on the PC PC control of the TV to match the TV’s communications conditions. The TV’s communications settings are as follows: • When a programme is set, the TV can be controlled Baud rate 9,600 bps from the PC using the RS-232C or IP.
Connecting a PC Command list CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS POWER TOGGLE POWER OFF (STANDBY) SETTING MUTE MUTE INPUT SWITCHING MUTE OFF (TOGGLE) INPUT SRS TS HD TOGGLE TV (CHANNEL FIXED) SELECTION SRS TS HD SRS TS HD ON INPUT 1–3 (1–3), HDMI 1–4 (4–7), PC (8)
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible solution • No power. • Is the AC cord disconnected? • Check if you pressed < on the TV. • When the power switch does not work, remove the power plug and insert it again, and press <...
Appendix Press A and then insert the USB device Reset containing the software update file. If complex adjustments are made so that the settings cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings to the factory preset values. Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting”...
LC_LCFONT+ and 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 an LCD screen. However, other non-LCD fonts are used for displaying some screen pages.
The HDMI 2 and PC terminals can both use the same audio input terminal. • As a part of our 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. There...
Appendix Removing the stand For wall mounting with the optional bracket (AN-52AG4) remove the stand. Before setting TV on the wall • Remove the connected cables (DVD, VCR, etc) from the terminals. • Before performing work, make sure to turn off the TV. •...
TV. • This TV should be mounted on a wall only with the wall mount bracket available from SHARP (Page 5). The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.
Appendix Dimensional drawings LC-70LE735M 1613 1538.88* 5° AN-52AG4 Active area Including projecting part Thinnest part NOTE • Dimensions do not include protrusions such as screws and some parts.