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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Connecting a PC ............68 Connecting a PC ..........68 Displaying a PC image on the screen ....68 Selecting the picture size ........68 Adjusting the PC image automatically ....69 Adjusting the PC image manually ..... 69 PC control of the TV ..........70 Command list ...........
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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Therefore, it can break when the product is struck • Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could forcefully or with a sharp object. If cause an afterimage to remain. the LCD panel is broken, be careful not to be injured by broken glass.
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Caution regarding the power supply • Use the USB cable to connect to a USB terminal of a 3D compatible SHARP TV for supplying power. Supplying power using other devices may lead to heat generation or battery damage.
Page 8 AC cord ( x 1) Operation manual LC-80LE940X only Optional accessories The listed optional accessories are available for this LCD colour TV. Please purchase them at your nearest shop. • Additional optional accessories may be available in the near future. When purchasing, please read the newest catalogue for compatibility and check the availability.
The table should be set where it will not be overturned. Screws • Be sure to use at least two people when moving the TV. (commercially available) Restraining bracket NOTE • LC-80LE940X have two restraining bracket.
Preparation Insert and tighten middle screws into the holes on Attaching the stand unit – the rear of the TV. 52/46LE840X • Before performing work, spread cushioning over the surface on which you will be laying the TV. This will prevent it from Screwdriver being damaged.
Preparation Insert and tighten middle screws into the holes on Attaching the stand unit – 60LE940X 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 Screwdriver being damaged.
Preparation The case is equipped with push-in tabs to hold Attaching the stand unit – 80LE940X the cushioning materials in place. Push in the tabs (2 for each location) to secure the cushioning • Before performing work, spread cushioning over the surface materials in the case.
Antenna cable (75-ohm coaxial type: commercially available) NOTE Room antenna terminal (75-ohm type) • Cable tie is not available with the LC-80LE940X. Connect external devices. See pages 28 to 31 for connecting external equipment, such Angle adjustment as a VCR and DVD player.
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 view) POWER MENU INPUT VOL + /− 3D infrared emitter POWER SLEEP Remote control POWER SLEEP sensor sensor indicator timer indicator indicator This panel emits infrared signal towards the 3D glasses you wear when viewing 3D images. Do not place anything between the 3D infrared emitter on the TV and the infrared receiver on the 3D glasses.
Antenna terminal Regarding details of Skype, visit the following website. skype: http://www.skype.com or Sharp: http://www.aquos-world.com Refer to page 49 for details. The HDMI 2 and PC terminals can both use the same audio input terminal (AUDIO IN (HDMI 2/PC)). However, the proper item must be selected in the “Audio select”...
Part names and functions Remote control unit Select between 3D and 2D image viewing (Pages 72–76). a/b/c/d (Cursor) Select a desired item on the setting screen. EXT MEDIA ? (ENTER) Execute a command. 10 B Turn off the On-Screen Display (Page 16). INFO 11 e (Mute) Mute the sound.
Quick guide What is the HOME? You can easily launch to enjoy Internet connection and Home network function and to perform settings for the TV from this “HOME” screen. Basic operation MENU MENU Display the HOME screen Exit the HOME screen Press HOME and 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 Char. Set Input cursor 10 Clear Press c/d to move the cursor when Changes character set into the Erases the character string.
Quick guide NOTE Initial auto installation • If you turn off the power on the TV while performing a channel search in Step 5, the initial auto installation wizard may not When the TV is powered on for the first time after appear.
Watching TV Daily operation Turning on/off the power – using the control panel of 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 Watching TV (DTV only) Programme information (DTV only) Option Programme info. While watching DTV you can check the extended programme information on the screen using INFO on the Press > to change “DTV” or “ATV”. remote control. NOTE MENU MENU •...
Watching TV When receiving a bilingual signal Switching the digital audio format Each time you press MPX, the mode switches among (DTV only) NICAM CH A, NICAM CH B, NICAM CH AB and MONO. Bilingual mode If multi sound modes are received, each time you press MPX the mode switches as follows.
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.
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Watching TV View setting Initial teletext page (DTV only) If you set the language of the initial page (this page is displayed for the first time after pressing m) for teletext in DTV mode, it will start from the selected language page.
Watching TV Option EPG (DTV only) Genre icon setup EPG is a programme list that is displayed on the screen. With the EPG, you can check the schedule of DTV/ You can grey out or place a mark on desired genres and RADIO/DATA, view detailed information about them, tune smoothly search for programmes you frequently watch.
Watching TV Selecting a programme using EPG (DTV only) Basic operation Display the EPG screen EPG [DTV-TV] Today [Sat]2 [Sun]3 [Mon]4 [Tue]5 [Wed]6 [Thu]7 [Fri]8 [Fri] 1/4 20:00 Press GUIDE. SD Moving 20:00 - 21:00 SD Moving SD Moving SD Moving HD ColorBar HD ColorBar HD ColorBar...
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Watching TV 4 Search a programme in a category Press G. Press a/b to select the desired genre, and then press ?. Press a/b to select a programme you want to watch, and then press ?. EPG [DTV-TV] [Fri] 1/4 20:00 Today [Sat]2 [Sun]3...
Watching TV Timer setup using EPG You can switch to a programme at a set time. Press GUIDE. Press a/b/c/d to select the programme you want to set, and then press ?. Programme info. Back to EPG Next Watch Time shift Press c/d to select “Watch”...
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 DVI/HDMI conversion Video connections Using a DVI/HDMI cable, the digital video signals of a DVD can also be played via the compatible HDMI HDMI connection connection. The sound must be fed in additionally. • When connecting a DVI/HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal, the image may not come in clearly.
Connecting external devices Component connection Example of connectable devices DVD player/recorder You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images through the INPUT 5 terminal when connecting a DVD player/recorder or other device. AUDIO-L (White) (Yellow) AUDIO-R (Red) AUDIO (L/R) is shared (Green) with AV IN) (Red)
Connecting external devices NOTE Audio connections • If the image is not in sync with the audio, check the settings of the connected surround system. Speaker/amplifier connection After connecting Connect an amplifier with external speakers as shown Digital audio output setting below.
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. •...
AQUOS LINK Operating an AQUOS LINK device AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMI-connected Use the following procedure to start recording. device with a single remote control unit. Check the following items before recording. • Make sure the antenna cable is connected properly. EXT MEDIA •...
AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK control Set to “On” to enable HDMI CEC functions. If this is activated, the one touch play function • The factory default for this item is “Off”. is enabled. While the TV is in standby mode, it Auto power on automatically turns on and plays back the image from the HDMI source.
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AQUOS LINK Auto power on When an MHL-compatible device is connected to the TV, the TV turns on automatically. • This function operates when “AQUOS LINK control" is set to “On”. (See page 35.) Auto input selection When an MHL-compatible device is connected while the TV is on, the input mode is selected automatically.
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 Range of OPC The brightness level range of the OPC sensor’s Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Audio”. automatic adjustments can be set according to your preferences. The adjustment range of the OPC sensor Menu can be set to a maximum of e 16 and a minimum of CH list...
Basic adjustment Audio Audio Surround Audio description setting (DTV only) This function allows you to enable output of audio This function produces a surround effect from the description if the TV receives a signal including audio speakers. description. Item NOTE Reproducing lifelike experience of •...
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 View setting Channel settings Programme setup Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting”. You can run the auto search procedure again at any time by accessing the “Setup” menu and “Programme setup”. Menu Channels can be tuned automatically or manually. CH list Setup Digital setting (DTV only)
Basic adjustment Buttons for “Manual adjust” operation Manual adjust Lock Press R button. You can reconfigure the analogue TV channels settings When the service is locked, you must enter your password automatically or manually. whenever you tune to the service. After selecting “Yes”...
Useful viewing functions Basic adjustment Label TV Start-up time setting When a TV channel sends its network name, the “Auto installation” detects the information and assigns a View setting name to it. However, you can change channel names Quick start individually.
Useful viewing functions NOTE Individual setting – Password • As a precautionary measure, make a note of your password on page 88, cut it out and keep it in a safe place that children cannot reach. View setting • This function is only available for TV input mode. •...
Useful viewing functions Example of time difference with GMT Individual setting – Language Local GMT off set Canberra +10:00 View setting Sydney Digital audio language (DTV only) Singapore +8:00 Kuala Lumpur Bangkok Set up to three preferred multi audio languages to +7:00 Jakarta display if the audio languages are available.
Useful viewing functions Item (for SD [Standard-Definition] signals) Optional features settings Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full Normal screen display. Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Option”. For 14:9 letterbox pictures. A thin side Menu bar appears on each side, and you may Zoom 14:9 also see bars on the top and bottom...
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 “Full”. 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” Press to select the desired input source from >...
Useful viewing functions Adjusting image position Option Headphone out setting Option You can select the headphone/speaker audio output Position when using the headphones. Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical position. >...
Network function Useful viewing functions Additional features Playing Back Files from a Portable Device or PC Option With the remote playback function, you can use your portable device to playback pictures, video and music on Game play time the home network server. •...
Network function Connecting to the network When using Easy setup function To enjoy internet services, you need to connect the Refer to “How to connect”. TV to a router with a high speed connection to the Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > internet.
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Network function NOTE When using Manual setup function • When using the SHARP wireless LAN USB adapter (optional accessory), try to provide as much free space around the device for best performance. Refer to “How to connect”. • A wireless LAN connection and performance cannot be Go to “HOME”...
*Available from http://freetalk.me/product/sharp/ NOTE • The skype FREETALK® communication camera is not supplied by SHARP. • Other cameras and webcams are not compatible with AQUOS TVs. Get the operation manual for the skype function.
Network function Press a/b/c/d to select a function, and then Clear browser setting press ?. You can clear browser setting, which includes cookies, Selected item Description bookmarks and caches. Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > Go back to the previous page.
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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.
Other useful features For time shift Using a USB device You need to complete the following procedure to use the The TV provides you some functions using a USB USB storage device for time shift. After selecting “Time device. You can select which function to use after shift +”, the TV starts initialising the USB storage device.
TV or PC. “Setup” > “Option” > “Option for view”. • The “Audio description setting” menu does not work during SHARP corporation bears no responsibility regarding time shift playback. compensation for content when recording cannot • When the amount of memory used for time shift reaches does not take place, loss of recorded data or other “Full”...
Other useful features Time shift recording EPG timer setup You can select the programme you want to record and You can record the programme you are watching to the set the timer setting with EPG (Pages 24 to 27). registered USB storage device. Manual timer setting Starting time shift recording “Manual timer setting”...
Other useful features Time shift playback View setting Clear the Time shift memory Playback recorded scenes of the programme being recorded. Press d during time shift recording. You can clear the time shift memory. • The last recorded programme can be replayed after the Go to “HOME”...
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Other useful features View setting Device registration You need to perform this function to register the USB storage device for the time shift. Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” >“Time shift setting” > “Device registration”. •...
Other useful features USB media/Home network Selecting modes and drives/servers Press B. USB media/Home network In both modes, you can enjoy viewing photos, listening USB media mode (Example) to music and watching videos from external USB devices (USB Memory, USB card reader (Mass Storage Class), USB1-1 USB1-2 USB2...
Other useful features Photo mode 3D mode You can view photos in 3D mode. Viewing thumbnails Press B to display the “USB media menu” screen. Press a b to select “3D display”, and then press • See pages 72 to 76 for details on the 3D function. NOTE •...
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. Switch between 2D and 3D modes. 16 Files 8 Files 15 Files 15 Files 10 Files Start playback from the previously R button stopped scene.* Stop a video. G button Y button 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 63.
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) SURROUND TOGGLE TV (CHANNEL FIXED) INPUT SURROUND TS HD ON DTV (CHANNEL FIXED) SELECTION A SURROUND OFF...
Enjoying 3D image viewing You can use special 3D glasses to watch 3D-supported images on this TV. • You can enjoy 3D movies on this TV by viewing the movie through 3D glasses, sold separately. • To produce 3D images, liquid crystal shutters in the 3D glasses alternately open and close imperceptibly fast to exactly match alternating left and right video images displayed by the TV.
Enjoying 3D image viewing Take off the 3D glasses and turn off the power of Viewing 3D images the 3D glasses. • Press the power button for at least two seconds. • The LED light lights for two seconds. MENU MENU NOTE •...
Enjoying 3D image viewing Watching 2D images in 3D Configuring the TV settings to enhance 3D image viewing You can convert normal 2D images into 3D images. You can make various settings to enhance 3D image Press 3D. viewing. Press c/d to select “2D s 3D”, and then press Turn on the power of the 3D glasses, and then wear the 3D glasses.
Enjoying 3D image viewing 3D setup 3D still image effect setting Select the method for adjusting the 3D still image effect Basic operation (depth). Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” Item > “3D setup” > select the menu you want to set. Adjusts the still image effect (depth) Auto 3D auto change...
• From directly in front of the 3D infrared emitter on the TV: approx. 5 m (within approx. 30° horizontally and 20° vertically) − The 3D infrared emitter lights in 3D mode. NOTE • These 3D glasses are only for use with SHARP LCD TVs supporting 3D.
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 <...
Ensure that your TV software version is always up to to the factory preset values. date. From time to time SHARP will make updated TV Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “View base software and DVB software available.
Appendix Getting information Updating your TV via USB/Network Information Information Message list (DTV only) Software update When new software is detected, you can confirm the This function allows you to update to the latest software update information and download the software from using a USB device or Network.
Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Information” > “Software licence”. Software composition The software included in this product is comprised of various software components whose individual copyrights are held by SHARP or by third parties. Warning regarding basic use Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments •...
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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...
1 Unfasten the screws used to secure the stand in place. 2 Detach the stand from the TV (hold the stand so it will not drop from the edge of the base LC-80LE940X area). Unfasten the four screws used to secure the stand in place.
* Only for 60/52/46 inch models • This TV should be mounted on a wall only with the wall mount bracket available from SHARP (Page 6). The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.
For detailed information on installing the wall mount, see the instructions provided with the product. We recommend you to contact a technician for assistance when installing it. SHARP is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the wall mount on your own.
Appendix Dimensional drawings LC-80LE940X 1867 1771.20 LC-60LE940X 1329.12 10° AN-52AG4 Active area Thinnest part Excluding projecting part Including projecting part NOTE • Dimensions do not include protrusions such as screws and some parts.
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Appendix Dimensional drawings LC-52LE840X 1152.00 20° AN-52AG4 LC-46LE840X 1018.08 20° AN-52AG4 Active area Thinnest part Excluding projecting part Including projecting part NOTE • Dimensions do not include protrusions such as screws and some parts.
Appendix CLEARING THE PASSWORD Go to “HOME” >“TV Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “Individual setting” > “Password”. The password input screen displays. Press and hold both CHr and Y+ on the TV simultaneously until the message appears on the screen. NOTE •...
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