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LC-42D64U
LC-46D64U
LC-52D64U
IMPORTANT
: Please read this operation manual before starting operating the equipment.
IMPORTANTE : Lea este manual de operación antes de comenzar a operar el equipo.
LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION
TÉLÉVISEUR ACL
TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA
DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO
OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN

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  • Page 1 LC-42D64U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA LC-46D64U DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL LC-52D64U MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN IMPORTANT : Please read this operation manual before starting operating the equipment. IMPORTANTE : Lea este manual de operación antes de comenzar a operar el equipo.

  • Page 3: Important Information

    LC-42D64U LC-46D64U LC-52D64U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. • Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out. •...

  • Page 4: Trademarks

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-42D64U/LC-46D64U/LC-52D64U This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • 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 • Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. •...
  • Page 7 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, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

  • Page 8: Supplied Accessories

    • Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV. • AC cord enclosed in this product is for 110-125V. In using it on the 125-240V AC, please consult to the following. SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, LATIN AMERICA GROUP 6100 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 150, Miami, Florida 33126, U.S.A.
  • Page 9 QUICK REFERENCE STOP! To safely remove the AQUOS television from the box • It's best to use 2 people to remove the AQUOS television for stability. • Lift onto installation location as the diagram illustrates. Ventilation & Cleaning Tips Keep your AQUOS television in a well ventilated area and make sure not to place it by a heat source or use near water.
  • Page 10 IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON - UNPLUG THE AQUOS TELEVISION FROM THE OUTLET AND REPEAT THE INSTALLATION STEPS. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for other device connections (DVD, VCR, AUDIO, etc.) in your...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION ......... 1 Using external equipment ........30 Trademarks ............. 2 Displaying an external equipment image ... 30 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ........3 Input Select ............30 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....3 Displaying an image from HDMI equipment..31 Supplied accessories ..........

  • Page 12: Part Names

    Part names TV (Front) Remote control sensor OPC sensor* OPC indicator** SLEEP indicator** NOTE POWER indicator** *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 26.) **See page 16 for TV status indicator. TV (Rear/Side) POWER button MENU button RS-232C terminal INPUT button INPUT 3 terminals Channel buttons...

  • Page 13: Remote Control Unit

    Part names TV POWER: Switch the TV power on or enters standby. (See Remote control unit page 16.) DISPLAY: Display the channel information. SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on and off. External equipment operational buttons: Operate the external equipment.

  • Page 14: Preparation

    Preparation Using the remote control unit Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the TV. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may prevent proper operation. Cautions regarding the remote control unit •...

  • Page 15: Connecting A Blu-Ray Disc Player, Hd-Dvd Player, Dvd Player Or A Digital Tv Stb (Air Or Cable)

    Preparation You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV like a Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD 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. (See pages 30 and 31.) CAUTION •...

  • Page 16: Connecting A Vcr, Game Console Or Camcorder

    Preparation Connecting a VCR, game console or camcorder A VCR, game console, camcorder and other audiovisual equipment can be conveniently connected using the INPUT 1, 2 and 3 terminals. When using S-VIDEO cable. VCR/Game console/ Camcorder S-VIDEO cable (commercially available) AUDIO cable (commercially available) When using composite cable.

  • Page 17: Connecting Hdmi Equipment

    Preparation Connecting HDMI equipment You can use the INPUT 4, INPUT 5 or INPUT 6 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. HDMI cable (commercially available) HDMI equipment NOTE • When using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable, input the audio signal to AUDIO terminal of INPUT 6. •...

  • Page 18: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program Turning on the power Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control unit. • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) NOTE Power •...

  • Page 19: Initial Setup

    Watching TV Initial setup When you turn on the TV for the fi rst time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you live. Perform the following steps before you press TV POWER on the remote control unit. 1. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 8.) 2.

  • Page 20: Simple Button Operations For Changing Channels

    Watching TV Method 1 Simple button operations for Using CH r/s on the remote control unit or on the changing channels You can change channels in several ways. Method 2 1 Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned channel. 2 Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the currently tuned channel.

  • Page 21: Simple Button Operations For Changing Volume/Sound

    Watching TV ■ Using MUTE on the remote control unit Simple button operations for Mutes the current sound output. changing volume/sound ■ Changing the volume You can change the volume on the TV or on the remote control unit. Press MUTE. •...

  • Page 22: Setting Mts/Sap Stereo Mode

    Watching TV Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program. This feature The types of audio transmitted in a digital broadcast is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS).

  • Page 23: Basic Adjustment Settings

    Basic adjustment settings Menu operation buttons On-Screen Display ■ Using the remote control Example Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu. Option AQUOS LINK Setup Audio Only Digital Noise Reduction [Off] Input Select [VIDEO] Output select [Fixed] Color System [Auto]...

  • Page 24: Menu Items For Tv/Input 1/2/3

    Basic adjustment settings Menu items for TV/INPUT 1/2/3 Menu items for HDMI/PC-IN Picture Picture OPC ................Page 26 OPC ................Page 26 Backlight ..............Page 26 Backlight ..............Page 26 Contrast ..............Page 26 Contrast ..............Page 26 Brightness ..............Page 26 Brightness ..............

  • Page 25: Ez Setup

    Basic adjustment settings EZ Setup Channel Setup You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the If initial setup does not memorize all the channels in preset channels. your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channels. Antenna setting Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select “Setup”.

  • Page 26: Antenna Setup - Digital

    Basic adjustment settings Channel memory setting Antenna Setup - DIGITAL In order to receive digital air broadcasts, you need a digital broadcast antenna. You can confi rm the antenna confi guration through the “Antenna Setup - DIGITAL” screen. If necessary, adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the maximum signal strength.

  • Page 27: Favorite Channel Setting

    Basic adjustment settings Using Favorite CH on the menu screen Favorite channel setting You can also set your favorite channels in “Option” on the MENU screen. This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels, in 4 different categories. By setting the Select the channel you want to register as a favorite channels in advance, you can select your favorite channel.

  • Page 28: Picture Adjustments

    Basic adjustment settings Picture adjustments cbutton dbutton Selected item Backlight The screen dims The screen Adjusts the picture to your preference with the brightens following picture settings. Contrast For less contrast For more contrast Brightness For less brightness For more brightness Color For less color For more color...

  • Page 29: Advanced Picture Adjustments

    Basic adjustment settings Advanced picture adjustments Color Temperature This TV provides various advanced functions for For a better white balance, use color temperature optimizing the picture quality. correction. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and Selected item Description then press c/d to select “Picture”. High White with Bluish tone Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then...

  • Page 30: Film Mode (3:2 Pull-Down)

    Basic adjustment settings Film Mode (3:2 pull-down) Sound adjustment Automatically detects a fi lm-based source (originally You can adjust the sound quality to your preference encoded at 24 frames/second), analyzes it then recreates with the following settings. each still fi lm frame for high-defi nition picture quality. Selected item Description Detects, analyzes, converts fi...

  • Page 31: Surround

    Basic adjustment settings Power Control Surround Power control setting allows you to save energy. Surround function allows you to enjoy realistic “live” sound. No signal off When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select “Audio”.

  • Page 32: Using External Equipment

    Using external equipment Displaying an external equipment Input Select image If the image does not come in clearly from the external equipment connected to INPUT 1 or 3, you may need To view external source images, select the input to change the input signal type setting on the “Input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on Select”...

  • Page 33: Displaying An Image From Hdmi Equipment

    Using external equipment Displaying an image from HDMI Input Skip equipment This setting allows you to skip the HDMI or PC-IN Input on the Input Selection operation. To watch an HDMI or PC-IN equipment image, select “INPUT4”, “INPUT5” or “INPUT 6” from Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and “INPUT SOURCE”...

  • Page 34: Useful Adjustment Settings

    Useful adjustment settings Auto Sync. adjustment (for Analog Fine Sync. adjustment PC input mode only) Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to change image position using Auto Sync. For automatically adjusting the PC image. In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed to optimize the image.

  • Page 35: Image Position

    Useful adjustment settings Image position Reset For adjusting a picture's horizontal and vertical If complex adjustments are made and the settings position. cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings to the factory preset values. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select “Setup”.

  • Page 36: Input Label

    Useful adjustment settings Input Label Sleep Timer Lets you set the input terminal displayed when using Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. switches to standby. Press SLEEP. • The remaining time displays when the sleep timer has been set.

  • Page 37: View Mode For 4:3 Programs

    Useful adjustment settings View Mode for 4:3 Programs View Mode for HD Programs The following modes are available for HD programs. Stretch: Suitable for viewing wide-screen 1.78:1 aspect ratio program, stretch mode will still show very thin black bands at the top and bottom of the screen.

  • Page 38: View Mode For Pc Input Mode

    Useful adjustment settings View Mode for PC input mode You can select the screen size. NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page 15.) • Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type. Press VIEW MODE. • The View Mode menu displays. Example View Mode Normal...

  • Page 39: Advanced Option Settings

    Useful adjustment settings Advanced Option settings Output Select Allows you to select what controls the audio output. Perform the following steps to set the Option menu items on this page. Selected item Description Fixed • Sound via speaker is adjusted with VOL k/l on the remote control unit or VOLk/l on the TV.

  • Page 40: Av Mode

    Useful adjustment settings AV MODE Selected item Description AV MODE gives you 7 viewing options to choose from STANDARD For a highly defi ned image in a normal lighting to best match the surrounding environment of the TV, [Enhanced Picture Contrast: on] which can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of program watched or the type of image input MOVIE...

  • Page 41: Closed Captions And Digital Closed Captions

    Useful adjustment settings Press CC. Closed Captions and Digital Closed • This will present the Closed Caption information Captions display. Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption Press CC while the Closed Caption information decoder. It allows you to view conversations, narration is still on the screen.

  • Page 42: Caption Setup

    Useful adjustment settings Selectable items available for “Font Style”. Caption Setup Selected item Description This function allows you to adjust the closed caption The font specifi ed by broadcasting station screen appearance to suit your preference. Default or default font. Proportional font used in the MENU Type 0 screen.

  • Page 43: Secret Number Setting For Parental Control

    Useful adjustment settings Input the same 4-digit number on the Secret number setting for parental “Reconfi rm” screen as in step 4 to confi rm. control New Secret No. Secret No. Clear Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain Input Secret No.
  • Page 44 Useful adjustment settings Changing the secret number Clearing the secret number Allows you to change your current secret number. Allows you to clear your secret number. Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Setting a secret number. • The secret number setting menu displays. Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0–9.

  • Page 45: Parental Control (Setting V-Chip Level)

    Useful adjustment settings Parental control (setting V-CHIP level) V-CHIP is an electronic fi ltering device built into your TV. This tool gives parents a great degree of control over broadcasts accessed by their children. It allows parents to select programs judged suitable for child viewing while blocking ones judged not suitable.
  • Page 46 Useful adjustment settings Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines) Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA). Press a/b to select “TV Guidelines”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to adjust the item to your desired Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and position.
  • Page 47 Useful adjustment settings Canadian Rating Systems • 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 48 Useful adjustment settings Canadian English ratings Canadian French ratings Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Canadian English ratings. Press a/b to select “Can. French Ratings”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to adjust the item to your desired Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and position.

  • Page 49: How To Temporarily Release The V-Chip Block

    Useful adjustment settings How to temporarily release the Digital Setup V-CHIP BLOCK This setting allows you to optimize the settings of Digital broadcasting. When the V-CHIP BLOCK is working and censors a broadcast, “V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED.” displays. Audio Setup Press ENTER while the V-CHIP is working, and then the secret number setting menu You can output digital audio to an AV amplifi...

  • Page 50: Software Update

    Now checking the data in the USB memory device. terminal on the TV. Regarding how to obtain the software update fi le, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP. Checking • The current version of the TV software and the version of the update fi le on the USB memory device are displayed.
  • Page 51 Useful adjustment settings After the screen shown below is displayed, Press ENTER to start updating. press ENTER. • The screen becomes dark for a while until the update screen can be displayed. Please wait for the update screen to appear. Do not unplug the System software was AC cord.

  • Page 52: Other Viewing Options

    Other viewing options Freezing images Presetting remote control function Allows you to capture and freeze a moving image that You can operate the connected AV products (AV you are watching. Receiver, Cable Box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, LD) using the presetting manufacturer function of your remote control unit.
  • Page 53 Other viewing options Manufacturer codes REMOTE CONTROL CODE REMOTE CONTROL CODE VCR BRAND DVD/LD BRAND NUMBER NUMBER REMOTE CONTROL CODE CATV/SAT BRAND NUMBER NOTE • Numbers marked with * are SAT codes, all others are CATV codes. REMOTE CONTROL CODE AUDIO BRAND NUMBER...
  • Page 54 Other viewing options ■ Cable control buttons When the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SAT, the cable converter connected to the TV can be operated using 1 to 4. 1 SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off. 2 0–9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch.
  • Page 55 Other viewing options ■ VCR control buttons The remote control unit button will function as follows when the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is set to VCR. • Press INPUT until the input connected to the VCR is selected. The following 1 to 8 can be used to control the VCR.

  • Page 56: Controlling Hdmi Equipment Using Aquos Link

    Other viewing options 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 (Blue-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 57 Other viewing options Auto Power On Selecting Recorder If this is activated, the One Touch Play function is When multiple AQUOS LINK-compatible devices are enabled. connected, this function allows you to set the recorder While the TV is in standby mode, it automatically turns for recording when you press REC on the TV’s remote on and plays back the image from the HDMI source.

  • Page 58: One Touch Recording

    Other viewing options Selecting Media Type for CEC-compatible One Touch Recording Recorder This function allows easy one-touch recording of the program being viewed on the TV to AQUOS LINK- You can switch the media (HDD or DVD) for playback compatible equipment with a recording function by or recording on the AQUOS LINK-compatible recorder.

  • Page 59: One Touch Playback

    Other viewing options One Touch Playback Listening with the AQUOS AUDIO Speaker System AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMI- You can select to listen to the TV sound only from the AQUOS LINK- connected equipment with one remote control. compatible Audio system and manually change its sound mode.

  • Page 60: Appendix

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

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 16.) If the indicator on the TV does not light up, press POWER on the TV. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 7.) •...

  • Page 62: Rs-232C Port Specifi Cations

    Appendix RS-232C port specifi cations PC control of the TV • When a program is set, the TV can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/AV) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing.

  • Page 63: Command Table

    Appendix Response code format Normal response Problem response (communication error or incorrect command) Return code (0DH) Return code (0DH) Command table • Commands not indicated here are not guaranteed to operate. CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS POWER ON COMMAND SETTING R S P W _ OFF The Power On command rejected.

  • Page 64: 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 65 CLEARING THE SECRET NUMBER If you forget the secret number, clear the secret number using the following procedure. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “EZ Setup”, “CH Setup”, “Parental CTRL” or “Reset”, and the Secret number input screen displays.

  • Page 66: Information On The Software License For This Product

    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 67: 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.

  • Page 69: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional drawings Unit: inch (mm) LC-42D64U (1004) (933.2) (550) (125) (95) (400) (325) LC-46D64U (1101) (1023.4) (550) (95) (125) (400) (325)
  • Page 70 Dimensional drawings Unit: inch (mm) LC-52D64U (1237) (1157.0) (550) (400) (124) (95) (325)
  • Page 71 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORATION Printed in Mexico Imprimé au Mexique Impreso en México TINS-D194WJZZ 07P07-MX-NM...

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