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LC-46X8E LC-46X8S LCD COLOUR TELEVISION LCD-FARBFERNSEHGERÄT TÉLÉVISEUR COULEUR À ÉCRAN CRISTAUX LIQUIDES (LCD) TELEVISORE A COLORI LCD LCD-KLEURENTELEVISIE OPERATION MANUAL TELEVISIÓN EN COLOR LCD BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING MANUAL DE MANEJO...
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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 13A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.
Introduction 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.
The channel display for the LC- information (channel number, signal, 46X8S model has 4-digits and the etc.) in the upper right corner of the LC-46X8E model has 3-digits. screen. (Page 31) A (Flashback) SLEEP Press to return to the previous image Press to schedule a time for the TV in normal viewing mode.
Introduction TV (Front view) Remote control sensor OPC indicator OPC sensor SLEEP indicator B (Standby/On) indicator TV (Rear view) a (Power) button MENU button b (INPUT SOURCE) button P (r/s) Programme (channel) buttons i (k/l) Volume buttons AC INPUT terminal EXT1 (RGB) terminal COMMON INTERFACE slot EXT3 terminals...
Preparation Supplied accessories Remote control unit AC cord (g1) Cable clamp (g1) Stand unit (g1) (g1) Product shape varies in some countries. Pages 3 and 6 Page 8 Page 8 Page 5 • Operation manual (This publication) • “AAA” size battery (g2) ... Page 6 Attaching the stand unit •...
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 unit fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. Open the battery cover. Insert two supplied “AAA”...
Quick guide Initial installation overview Follow the below steps one by one when using the TV for the first time. Some steps may not be necessary depending on your TV installation and connection. Power on and Preparation run the auto Watch TV installation Turn on the TV power with a.
Setting the TV on the wall • This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the wall mount bracket available from SHARP. (Page 39) The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.
Quick guide The TV searches for, sorts and stores all the Initial auto installation receivable TV stations according to their settings and the connected antenna. When the TV powers 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 Selecting external video source Once the connection is made, press Switching on/off INPUT SOURCE b to display the “INPUT SOURCE” screen, and then press a/b to EXT1 switch over to the appropriate Turning on/off the power EXT2 external source with OK.
Watching TV EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) is a programme list that is displayed on the screen. With the EPG, you can check the schedule of DTV/RADIO/DATA, view detailed information about them, tune to an event currently on-air and set a timer for future events.
Watching TV Selecting a programme using EPG Basic Operation [DTV-TV] Today (Tue)20 (Wed)21 (Thu)22 (Fri)23 (Sat)24 (Sun)25 (Mon)26 [Mon]16/04 10:57 AM Display/Close the EPG screen BBC News 24 BBC News 10 : 00AM - 1 : 00 AM Press EPG. 10 AM 0 PM BBC TWO...
Watching TV Timer recording using EPG Cancelling the timer recording You can record TV programmes using data from the Press EPG. EPG. Press a/b/c/d to select the programme on Press EPG. timer setup, and then press OK. Press a/b/c/d to select the programme you Press c/d to select “Cancel”, and then press want to record, and then press OK.
Watching TV Buttons for teletext operations Teletext Buttons Description What is Teletext? Increase or decrease the page number. P (r/s) Teletext broadcasts pages of information and Colour (R/G/ Select a group or block of pages entertainment to specially equipped television sets. Y/B) displayed in the coloured brackets at the Your TV receives Teletext signals broadcast by a TV...
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 HDMI connection Component connection Example of connectable devices Example of connectable devices DVD E Blu-ray player/recorder VCR E DVD E Blu-ray player/recorder The HDMI connections (High Definition Multimedia You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and Interface) permit digital video and audio transmission high quality images through the EXT8 terminal via a connection cable from a player/recorder.
Connecting external devices SCART connection Example of connectable devices Example of connectable devices VCR E DVD recorder Decoder When using the EXT2 (SCART) terminal If your VCR supports TV-VCR advanced AV Link systems, you can connect the VCR using a fully wired SCART cable.
Connecting external devices Speaker/amplifier connection Connect an amplifier with external speakers as shown below. Connecting an amplifier with digital audio Connecting an amplifier with analogue input audio input DIGITAL AUDIO R-AUDIO-L OUTPUT OUTPUT Optical AUDIO cable Audio cable DIGITAL AUDIO IN AUX1 IN AUX OUT Amplifier with...
Connecting external devices Checking CI Module information Inserting a CA Card NOTE In order to receive coded digital stations, a Common • Make sure that the CI Module is properly inserted. Interface Module (CI Module) and a CA Card must be •...
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 amplifier, DVD, Blu-ray Disc device) using a single remote control. NOTE •...
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 Playback of titles using AQUOS LINK This section explains how to play back a title in the AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMI- AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder. connected device with one remote control. Open the remote control’s flip cover.
Menu operation What is the MENU? • You need to bring up the OSD to perform settings for the TV. The OSD for the settings is called “MENU”. • The “MENU” enables various settings and adjustments. • The “MENU” can be operated with the remote control unit. Common operations Display the MENU Select an item...
Basic adjustment Picture Settings Picture Advanced Picture DYNAMIC This TV provides various advanced functions for optimising the picture quality. [Off] Backlight [+14] –16 Colour T em p . Contrast [+30] Film Mode Brightness –30 Active Contrast High 3D-Y/C Colour –30 Mid-High Monochrome Tint...
Basic adjustment Audio Settings Monochrome For viewing a video in monochrome. Audio Range of OPC DYNAMIC Treble [ 0] –15 The brightness level range of the OPC sensor’s automatic adjustments can be set according to your Bass [ 0] –15 preferences.
Basic adjustment Digital channel settings Power Control No Operation Off Setup Programme Setup The TV will automatically enter the standby mode if no operations are performed during the time span you set (“30min.” or “3hr.”). Digital Setting • Five minutes before the TV enters standby mode, the remaining time displays every minute.
Basic adjustment Skip Analogue channel settings Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over when using Pr/Ps even if selected while watching Setup the image from the TV. Programme Setup Decoder When connecting a decoder to the unit, you need to select “EXT1”...
Basic adjustment Password/Parental lock settings Language Settings (language, subtitle, multi audio) Setup Setup Child Lock Language Allows you to use a PIN to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. You can select a OSD language from the “Setup” menu. Select from among 22 languages. (Czech, Change PIN Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian,...
Useful Viewing functions Selecting the screen format Selecting the picture size manually You can select the picture size. Selectable picture size Selecting the WSS picture size varies with the type of signal received. automatically Item (for SD [Standard-Definition] signals) Setup Normal: Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen display.
Useful Viewing functions Selecting the recording picture Reducing noise on the screen size manually Option Digital Setup REC Picture Size “DNR” (Digital Noise Reduction) produces a clearer image. (“Off”, “High”, “Low”) You can use this menu to set the appropriate picture size for viewing a 16:9 format TV programme on a 4:3 Automatic volume adjustment Option...
Useful Viewing functions Display Settings Time and Title display Channel display Option Time Display You can display the channel information pressing p on the remote control. DTV Mode ATV Mode Time Display BBC2 BBC1 This function allows you to display the clock time on the lower right screen.
Other useful features Setting when using external Skipping specified input devices Setup Input source settings Input Skip Option This setting allows you to skip the SCART, HDMI or Input Select RGB input on the Input Source Selection operation menu. For setting the signal type of external equipment. EXT1 (SCART) Item EXT2 (SCART)
Connecting a PC Connecting a PC Displaying a PC image on the screen HDMI Connection Selecting the picture size EXT4 or 5 You can select the picture size. HDMI-certified cable Press f. • The “WIDE MODE” menu displays. Press f or a/b to select a desired item on the menu.
Connecting a PC Item Adjusting the PC image H-Pos.: Centres the image by moving it to the left or automatically right. V-Pos.: Centres the image by moving it up or down. This function enables the screen to be automatically Clock: Adjusts when the image flickers with vertical adjusted to its best possible condition when the stripes.
Connecting a PC Parameter RS-232C port specifications Input the parameter values, aligning left, and fill with blank(s) for the remainder. (Be sure that four values are PC Control of the TV input for the parameter.) • When a programme is set, the TV can be controlled When the input parameter is not within an adjustable from the PC using the RS-232C terminal.
Connecting a PC PC compatibility chart Horizontal Vertical Analogue (D- VESA Resolution Digital (HDMI) Frequency Frequency Sub) Standard ✔ ✔ ✔ 640 g 480 31.5 kHz 60 Hz ✔ ✔ ✔ 800 g 600 SVGA 37.9 kHz 60 Hz ✔ ✔...
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.
Updating your TV via DVB-T Information Receiver Report To ensure that your TV software version is always up to date, from time to time SHARP will make updated TV base software and DVB software available. Display reports regarding failures and changes for timer settings.
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. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.
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