Sharp AQUOS LC-42BD80U Operation Manual

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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163
SHARP CORPORATION
LC-42BD80U
LC-46BD80U
LC-52BD80U
LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION
TÉLÉVISEUR ACL
TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA
DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO
OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
Printed in Mexico
Imprimé au Mexique
Impreso en México
TINS-E037WJZZ
09P02-MX-NM
IMPORTANT
: Please read this operation manual before starting operating the equipment.
IMPORTANT
: Veuillez lire ce mode d'emploi avant de commencer à utiliser l'appareil.
IMPORTANTE : Lea este manual de operación antes de comenzar a operar el equipo.

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  • Page 1 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163 SHARP CORPORATION LC-42BD80U LC-46BD80U LC-52BD80U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Printed in Mexico Imprimé au Mexique Impreso en México...
  • Page 2 Dimensional Drawings LC-52BD80U (1254) (1157.0) (400) Unit: inch (mm) (536) (133) (129) (369)
  • Page 3: Important Information

    LC-42BD80U LC-46BD80U LC-52BD80U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the TV. IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 4: Trademarks

    • LCフォント、LCFONT、エルシーフォント 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 LCD screens. However, other fonts are used for some screen pages, too.
  • Page 5: Dear Sharp Customer

    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 Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,...
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHILD SAFETY: It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat Panel Display Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips in mind: THE ISSUE • The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger fl at panel displays are popular purchases.
  • Page 8: Supplied Accessories

    • Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV. • 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 www.sharpusa.com/SharpDirect.
  • Page 9: Quick Installation Tips

    TV POWER on the remote control to turn the power on. IMPORTANT: POWER 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. 30º Remote control sensor 30º 30º...
  • Page 10: Preparation

    Preparation Antennas To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief 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.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...1 Trademarks ...2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ...3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...3 Supplied Accessories...6 QUICK REFERENCE ...6 Attaching the Stand ...6 QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS ...7 Using the Remote Control Unit ...7 Preparation ...8 Antennas ...8 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Unit ...8 Contents ...9...
  • Page 12: Part Names

    Part Names • The illustrations in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. • The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-42BD80U model. TV (Front) * OPC: Optical Picture Control TV (Side) DISC indicator (EJECT) button...
  • Page 13: Tv (Side/Rear)

    Part Names TV (Side/Rear) INPUT 5 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 3 terminals SERVICE terminal *1 See pages 13 and 14 for external equipment connection. *2 The Disc Drive has an ETHERNET terminal. With a future fi rmware update, you will be able to enjoy additional contents by downloading them via the Internet. (For the BD-VIDEO discs compatible with BD-LIVE.) *3 See page 7 for connecting the AC cord.
  • Page 14: Remote Control Unit

    Part Names Remote Control Unit • When using the remote control unit, point it at the TV. TV POWER: Switch the TV power on or enter standby. (See page 15.) DISPLAY: Display the channel information. When a Blu-ray disc is loaded, the disc information during playback is displayed. SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on and off.
  • Page 15: Connecting To External Equipment

    Connecting to External Equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV like a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game console or camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV.
  • Page 16: Using Digital Audio Output

    Connecting to External Equipment Using Digital Audio Output It is possible to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal. (See page 46 for details.) PCM audio outputs from the terminal. To optical digital input of external audio devices Optical fi ber cable (commercially available) •...
  • Page 17: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Turning On/Off the Power POWER TV POWER (On/Standby) Initial Setup When you turn on the TV for the fi rst time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels available in the region where you live. Perform the following steps before you press TV POWER on the remote control unit.
  • Page 18: Direct Button Operation

    Direct Button Operation Changing Channels You can change channels by pressing CH • (DOT). Examples: To select a 1 or 2-digit channel number (e. g., Channel 5): Press 5 ENT. To select a 3-digit channel number (e. g., Channel 115): Press 1 ENT.
  • Page 19: Digital Broadcasting Audio Mode

    Direct Button Operation AV MODE AV MODE gives you several viewing options to choose from to best match the surrounding environment of the TV, which can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of program watched or the type of image input from external equipment.
  • Page 20: (Digital) Closed Captions

    Direct Button Operation POWER SAVING Allows you to set the Power Saving level in order to decrease the power consumption and increase the backlight lifespan. Press POWER SAVING. • Each time you press POWER SAVING, the mode changes as shown below. Standard Advanced •...
  • Page 21 Direct Button Operation VIEW MODE You can select the screen size. 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 / b while the View Mode menu is displayed to select a desired item on the menu. •...
  • Page 22: About Discs

    About Discs Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray disc is the ultimate next generation optical media format, offering the following key features: • Largest capacity (25 GB single layer – 50 GB dual layer) – with over 5 times the amount of content possible with current DVDs, particularly well suited for high defi...
  • Page 23: Bd-Video

    About Discs ■ The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played. • Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be played back. • Discs recorded in a format other than an Audio CD cannot be played back. • Discs may not be played back depending on their recording status or the status of the disc itself.
  • Page 24: Disc Precautions

    • Never use commercially available cleaning discs. The use of these discs can damage the lens. • Request the nearest service center approved by SHARP to clean the lens. Warnings about dew formation • Condensation may form on pick up lens or disc in the following conditions: –...
  • Page 25: Disc Playback

    Disc Playback This section explains playback of commercially available BD-VIDEO and DVD-VIDEO discs (like movies), CDs, and recorded DVD-RW/R discs. Loading a Disc Insert the disc into the disc slot. • The label side of the disc must face towards the front of the TV (towards you).
  • Page 26: Bd/Dvd Menus

    Disc Playback BD/DVD Menus • This section explains how to play back a BD/DVD-VIDEO disc with a top menu, disc menu or pop-up menu. • The titles listed in the top menu and a disc guide (for options like subtitles and audio languages) are given in the disc menu.
  • Page 27: Bonusview

    Disc Playback BONUSVIEW Use of Picture in Picture Function (Secondary Audio/Video Playback) BD-VIDEO BD-VIDEO that includes secondary audio and video compatible with Picture in Picture can be played back with secondary audio and video simultaneously as a small video in the corner. Primary Secondary audio/video...
  • Page 28: Audio Cd Playback

    Disc Playback Sorting the Titles Each time you press B, the Title List display changes between displaying the newest titles fi rst and the oldest titles fi rst. Playing Back the Title You Stopped While Being Played Press D while the Title List screen is displayed. From Beginning From Continued Press c / d to select the type of playback, and then...
  • Page 29 Disc Playback Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Playback) Play back the title or chapter you want to repeat. Press DISC MENU. • The DISC MENU control screen is displayed. BD-VIDEO 1 / 3 00 : 20 : 30 2 English 5 .
  • Page 30 Disc Playback Displaying the Audio Information Pressing AUDIO displays the audio information for the disc being played back. • The displayed information varies depending on the disc. BD-VIDEO DVD-VIDEO The audio track currently being played back will be displayed. • If multiple audio is recorded, you can switch the audio each time you press AUDIO.
  • Page 31: Settings During Playback

    Disc Playback Settings During Playback DISC MENU Control This allows you to adjust various settings at once, like subtitles, angle settings and the title selection for Direct Playback. You can adjust the video and audio to suit your preferences. The operations are the same for BD and DVD.
  • Page 32: On-Screen Display Menu

    On-Screen Display Menu Menu Items For TV/Blu-ray/INPUT 1/2/3 Mode Picture Menu OPC ... Page 32 Backlight ... Page 32 Contrast ... Page 32 Brightness ... Page 32 Color ... Page 32 Tint ... Page 32 Sharpness ... Page 32 Advanced C.M.S.-Hue ...
  • Page 33: On-Screen Display Menu Operation

    The screens in the operation manual are for explanation purposes (some are enlarged, others cropped) and may vary slightly from the actual screens. LCFONT: • This product is embedded with LC Font technology, which was developed by SHARP Corporation for clearly displaying easy- to-read characters on LCD screens. Menu Operation Buttons Using the remote control Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu.
  • Page 34: Picture Menu

    On-Screen Display Menu Picture Menu Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Example Picture On : Display [b12] a16 Backlight Contrast [b30] Brightness Color Tint [ b2] Sharpness Advanced Reset Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c / d to select "Picture".
  • Page 35: Audio Menu

    On-Screen Display Menu Film Mode (3:2 pull-down) Automatically detects a fi lm-based source (originally encoded at 24 frames/second), analyzes it then recreates each still fi lm frame for high-defi nition picture quality. Advanced(High)/Advanced(Low): Select a desired level to remove jerkiness from fi lm contents. Standard: Detects, analyzes, converts fi...
  • Page 36: Power Control Menu

    On-Screen Display Menu Power Control Menu Power control setting allows you to save energy. Example Power Control [Off] Power Saving [Enable] Blu-ray disc Ecology [Disable] No Signal Off [Disable] No Operation Off Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c / d to select "Power Control".
  • Page 37: Setup Menu

    On-Screen Display Menu Setup Menu Example Setup EZ Setup CH Setup Antenna Setup-DIGITAL Input Skip Parental CTRL Position Language [English] Reset Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c / d to select "Setup". Press a / b to select a specifi c adjustment item, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 38: Auto Sync. (For Analog Pc Input Mode Only)

    On-Screen Display Menu Auto Sync. (for Analog PC Input Mode Only) For automatically adjusting the PC image. Yes: Auto Sync. starts and "Now adjusting the image." displays. No: This function does not work. • When Auto Sync. is successful, "Completed" displays. If not, Auto Sync.
  • Page 39: Parental Ctrl (Parental Control Setting)

    On-Screen Display Menu Parental CTRL (Parental Control Setting) Secret No. Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. IMPORTANT: Three conditions must be met to enable the V-Chip (see pages 37 to 39): 1.
  • Page 40 On-Screen Display Menu ■ MPAA (Voluntary movie rating system) Example MPAA TV Guidelines Can. English Ratings Can. French Ratings PG-13 NC-17 NONE Press a / b to adjust the item to your desired position. " " indicates the item is blocked. Press MENU to exit. •...
  • Page 41: Canadian English Ratings

    On-Screen Display Menu Canadian Rating Systems (Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings) • The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programming. • While violence is the most important content element to be rated, the structure developed takes into consideration other program content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes.
  • Page 42: Option Menu

    On-Screen Display Menu Option Menu Example Option Blu-ray disc Setup AQUOS LINK Setup Audio Only PC Audio Select [Input 4 (PC)] Output Select [Fixed] Caption Setup Digital Caption Info. [No] Program Title Display Favorite CH Game Play Time [Off] [Off] Operation Lock Out Demo Mode Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then...
  • Page 43: Output Select

    On-Screen Display Menu Output Select Allows you to select what controls the audio output. Fixed: Sound via speaker is adjusted with VOL k / l on the remote control unit or VOL k / l on the TV. Sound via the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is not adjustable and outputs at a consistent level.
  • Page 44: Blu-Ray Disc Setup

    On-Screen Display Menu Blu-ray disc Setup Audio Video Settings ■ Play Format Set the playback setting for content recorded in 24Hz. Auto: The content is played back in 24Hz. Off: The content is played back in 60Hz. ■ Secondary Audio This toggles the clicking sound on the menu and audio with secondary video in picture in picture mode for BD- VIDEO.
  • Page 45: Language Code List

    On-Screen Display Menu Country Code List USA / CANADA / JAPAN / GERMANY / FRANCE / UK / ITALY / SPAIN / SWISS / SWEDEN / HOLLAND / NORWAY / DENMARK / FINLAND / BELGIUM / HONG KONG / SINGAPORE / THAILAND / MALAYSIA / INDONESIA / TAIWAN /PHILIPPINE / AUSTRALIA / RUSSIA / CHINA Language List English / Français / Deutsch / Italiano / Español / Japanese / Svenska / Nederlands...
  • Page 46 STORAGE/SERVICE terminal on the Disc Drive of this TV. To check for the availability of a software update, visit www.sharpusa.com. If you have any questions, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP (800-237-4277). CAUTION • Do not remove the USB memory device or unplug the AC cord while the software is being updated.
  • Page 47 On-Screen Display Menu Press a / b to select “Software Update”, and then press ENTER. • If you have not yet set the password, go to step 6. Audio Video Settings Playback Setting Version USB Memory Management Software Update Enter the 4-digit number by using 0-9. Enter 4-digit password Press ENTER to start checking data in the USB memory device.
  • Page 48: Digital Setup Menu

    USB memory device with the update fi le into the SERVICE terminal on the TV. To check for the availability of a software update, visit www.sharpusa.com. If you have any questions, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP (800-237-4277). CAUTION • Do not remove the USB memory device or unplug the AC cord while the software is being updated.
  • Page 49 On-Screen Display Menu Press ENTER to start checking the data in the USB memory device. Insert the USB memory device containing the software update file. Use SERVICE port near the INPUT3. During the data checking, “ Checking Now checking the data in the USB memory device. Checking •...
  • Page 50: Other Viewing Options

    Other Viewing Options Presetting Remote Control Function You can operate the connected AV products (AV receiver, cable box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, LD) using the presetting manufacturer function of your remote control unit. Presetting manufacturer codes Press FUNCTION until the LED for your device lights up.
  • Page 51 Other Viewing Options Manufacturer codes REMOTE CONTROL CODE VCR BRAND DVD/BD/LD BRAND NUMBER CATV/SAT BRAND • Numbers marked with * are SAT codes, all others are CATV codes. AUDIO BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER...
  • Page 52: Using Aquos Link

    Using AQUOS LINK Controlling HDMI Equipment Using AQUOS LINK What’s AQUOS LINK? • Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system equipment (Blu-ray disc equipment, AV amplifi er, DVD). • By connecting AQUOS LINK-compatible devices with HDMI-certifi ed cables to the TV, you can control a recorder or AV amplifi...
  • Page 53 Using AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK Setup Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c / d to select "Option". Press a / b to select “AQUOS LINK Setup”, and then press ENTER. Press a / b to select a specifi c item, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 54: Aquos Link Menu

    Using AQUOS LINK One Touch Playback AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMI- connected equipment with one remote control. Press d to start playing back a title. • The last played program is played back. You can use the following buttons during broadcast viewing.
  • Page 55 Using AQUOS LINK Playback of Titles Using AQUOS LINK This section explains how to play back a title in the AQUOS LINK-compatible equipment. Power on the AQUOS LINK-compatible equipment, and select appropriate external input. Press OPTION to display the AQUOS LINK MENU screen.
  • Page 56: Appendix

    Setting the TV on the Wall CAUTION • This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the wall mount bracket AN-52AG4 (SHARP). The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem • No power • Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 15.) If the • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 7.) • Has the power been turned on? (See page 15.) •...
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting-Disc Playback

    Appendix Troubleshooting-Disc Playback Problem • No picture. • Take out the disc and clean it. • Video stops. • Has the TV been subjected to shock or impact? Are you using it in an unstable • No sound or distorted sound •...
  • Page 59 Appendix Problem • Still image playback or frame • Frame advance playback on discs other than DVD-RW/R (VR format) may not work advance playback does not work properly. • Some commercially available BD-VIDEO and DVD-VIDEO discs are not compatible • On BD-VIDEO discs, frame reverse playback does not work. •...
  • Page 60: Rs-232C Port Specifi Cations

    Appendix RS-232C Port Specifi cations ■ PC control of the TV • Attach an RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially available) to the supplied Din/D-Sub RS-232C for the connections. • This operation system should be used by a person who is accustomed to using computers. ■...
  • Page 61: Specifi Cations

    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 specifi cation changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specifi cation fi gures indicated are nominal values of production units.
  • Page 62: Pc Compatibility Chart

    The copyrights for the software components and various relevant documents included with this product that were developed or written by 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 software and software components whose copyrights are held by third parties.
  • Page 63: Calling For Service

    WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. The warranties given herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser and only for the time periods set forth herein. No other representations or promises made by anyone are permitted.

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