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 the Important Safety Precautions carefully before using this product.
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Contents Watching TV (Continued) Reducing the start-up time ................27 Password setting for the child lock (for A-TV/D-TV input mode) ....28 Energy conservation settings ................... 29 Auto power-off at a designated time ............. 29 Auto power-off after the end of broadcast ............ 29 Auto power-off when there are no operations performed ......
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Contents AQUOS LINK (continued) Operating an AQUOS LINK device ................51 Listening with the AQUOS LINK compatible audio system ......51 Listening with the AQUOS TV speaker system ..........52 Manually changing the AQUOS LINK compatible audio system’s sound mode ..52 Calling up the menu of an external device connected with the TV via HDMI ..
Use a damp cloth to break when the product is struck clean the product. Do not use liquid forcefully or with a sharp object. If cleaners or aerosol cleaners. the LCD panel is broken, be careful not to be injured by broken glass.
Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. “AAA” size battery ( g 2) Remote control unit AC cord Always use the AC cord supplied with Used with batteries inserted. the TV. Page 9 Page 14 Page 10 Cable clamp ( g 2) Safety restraint...
Preparation Attaching the stand • Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. • Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being damaged.
*OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 34.) ** See page 15 for the TV status indicator. • The illustrations in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. • The illustrations used throughout this manual are based on LC-42G77H.
Preparation Remote control unit D-TV only: To display EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) screen. (See pages 40 to 41.) 10 INFO D-TV only: Display the programme information. (See page 42.) 11 EXIT Return to the default screen. 12 P&P Set the split-screen picture mode. Press P&P again to return to normal view.
Preparation Before turning on the power Notes on installing the TV • Avoid direct sunlight and place the TV in a well-ventilated location. • Place the TV in a level location. • Do not turn on the power of the TV before connecting the AC cord. Connecting the antenna cable To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna.
Preparation Connecting external devices You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV, like a VCR, game console, camcorder, DVD player and PC. To view external source images, select the input source from TV/VIDEO on the remote control unit or TV/VIDEO on the TV.
Preparation Connecting a Set Top Box (Satellite, Cable, etc.) You can use the INPUT 1/INPUT 2/INPUT 3 (HDMI), INPUT 4 or INPUT 5/INPUT6 (component) terminals when connecting to a Set Top Box (Satellite, Cable, etc.) and other audiovisual equipment. NOTE •...
Preparation Protecting against overturning There is a danger of the product overturning in the case of a disaster or sudden collision. Carry out the following tip-resistant measurement for your safety. Anchoring the TV to the wall or a pillar View from the top Affi...
Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the fi rst time, insert two “AAA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the two supplied “AAA”...
NOTE • If you are not going to use this TV for a long period of time, LC-42G77H/LC-46G77H/LC-52G77H be sure to remove the AC cord from the AC outlet. • Minor power is consumed when the unit is in standby mode.
Preparation About Menu operations w Using the control panel of the TV What is Menu? • You need to bring up the On-Screen Display to perform You can also operate the Menu using the control panel settings for the TV. The On-Screen Display for the settings of the TV.
Preparation A-TV (Analogue TV)/D-TV (Digital TV)/AV input mode menu items List of A-TV/D-TV/AV menu items to help you with operations Picture Setup Auto Installation ............Page 19 AV Mode ..............Page 33 Programme Setup ..........Pages 21 - 24 OPC ................Page 34 Child Lock ..............
Preparation PC input mode menu items List of PC menu items to help you with operations Picture Setup Input Skip ..............Page 56 AV Mode ..............Page 33 Input Label ..............Page 56 OPC ................Page 34 Standby Mode ............Page 27 Backlight ..............
Watching TV Setting channels automatically You can run auto installation again, even after setting If you have already set the password, enter it up the preset channels. here. • See page 28 for setting a password. Press c / d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Selecting programmes Adjusting the volume You can change channels in several ways. Using CH r / s on the remote control unit • Press CH r to increase the channel number. • Press CH s to decrease the channel number. NOTE •...
Watching TV Setting channels to your preference You can run the auto search procedure again at any time by accessing the “Setup” menu and “Programme Setup”. Channels can be tuned automatically or manually. Auto search Manual setting for each channel You can also automatically search by performing You can set some channel items manually.
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Watching TV Manual setting for each channel (continued) Search tuning Colour system Press a / b / c / d to select the channel you Press a / b / c / d to select the channel you want to edit, and then press ENTER. want to edit, and then press ENTER.
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Watching TV Manual setting for each channel (continued) Labelling channels Setting the child lock When a TV channel sends its Network Name, the auto You can block the viewing of any channel. installation detects the information and assigns a name Press a / b / c / d to select the channel you to it.
Watching TV Sorting programmes Erasing programmes Channel positions can be sorted freely. The individual programme can be erased. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Programme Setup”, and Press a / b to select “Programme Setup”, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Useful viewing functions Split-screen viewing This function is conveniently used when, for instance, watching cooking programmes and taking notes. Split-screen Picture and still image You can display two pictures except when inputting You can freeze a motion picture on the Display. from the RS-232C or PC INPUT terminal.
Watching TV Outputting only audio Returning to the previously selected channel When listening to music from a music programme, you can set the display off and enjoy audio only. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Option”. Press A to switch the currently tuned channel to the previously tuned channel.
Watching TV Switching the analogue audio format You can switch between multiple audio modes When receiving a bilingual signal when watching a multiple audio or stereo broadcast Each time you press MPX, the mode switches among programme. CH A, CH B and CH AB. Bilingual mode BBC2 BBC2...
Watching TV Password setting for the child lock (for A-TV/D-TV input mode) Allows you to use a password to protect certain Clearing the password settings from being accidentally changed. Allows you to clear your password. Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Setting a password. Press a / b to select “Clear password”, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Energy conservation settings Auto power-off at a designated time Auto power-off after the end of broadcast This function is conveniently used when, for instance, You can set the TV to automatically power off in about going to bed while watching TV. 15 minutes after the TV goes into a state of receiving no programme signals, such as the end of a broadcast day.
Watching TV Power Management Ecology When set to “Yes”, the TV activates the following You can set the TV to automatically power off when no power saving mode. image is displayed on PC. • “OPC” set to “On” (Page 34) Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Watching TV Picture size settings Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling (WSS) picture size automatically (WSS) picture size manually WSS allows a television to switch automatically among The WSS signal has 4:3 auto-switching that allows you the different screen formats.
Watching TV Selecting the picture size manually Press WIDE or a / b while the WIDE MODE Manual Selection menu displays on the screen. You can select different picture sizes that account for • As you toggle down the options, each mode is the kind of each picture.
Watching TV Selecting a preset AV MODE The AV MODE function enables you to select AV input mode appropriate settings for audio and video to account for [ Picture ... AV Mode ] MENU the system environment which can vary due to factors D-TV like room brightness, type of programme watched or the type of image input from external equipment.
Watching TV Manual picture settings Picture adjustment You can adjust the picture to your preference. c button d button Selected item Follow the steps to adjust the picture. Sets whether or not the screen brightness is automatically adjusted according to the lighting condition in the room.
Reduces noise on the screen and produces a clearer 50/60 frames per second) by supplementing the video image. picture from the preceding and following scenes using Sharp’s unique algorithm. Users are able to view fast- Selected item Description moving images more clearly.
Watching TV Other picture settings Adjusting the image position Game Play Time For adjusting a picture's horizontal and vertical position. This function displays the elapsed game time so you do not lose track of the time. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. To display the elapsed time, select “GAME”...
Watching TV Audio adjustment w Bass Enhancer You can adjust the audio of the selected AV mode. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. This function allows you to enjoy bass-enhanced sound. Press c / d to select “Audio”. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Audio Power Control Press c / d to select “Audio”.
Watching TV A-TV (Analogue)/D-TV (Digital) buttons Use the following buttons on the remote control to When you watch the TV for the fi rst time operate the menu. When the TV powers on for the fi rst time after purchase, perform the auto installation. A-TV (Analogue TV) You can run the auto installation to set channels automatically.
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Selecting D-TV menu Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Option”. Press a / b to select “D-TV Menu”, and then press ENTER. D-TV Menu > Programme Programme Setup Option Press a / b to select the desired item and adjust the item to the desired level.
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) What is an EPG? An “EPG” (Electronic Programme Guide) is a programme schedule, which is displayed on the TV screen. The EPG is broadcasted together with D-TV. The TV screen shows the EPG when the viewer presses EPG on the remote control, provided that the TV is receiving the digital broadcasting signal.
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Basic adjustment settings (Digital) 4 Check previous day programme information Press Y. Press a / b to select the programme you want to check. Press R. Jan. 24 09:58 Jan. 24 Plus TV 03:30 - 06:00 CCTV 9 - Live 06:00 - 06:30 Little Robots (R) 06:30 - 06:45...
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Programme Guide You can check the schedule of D-TV events and view NOTE detailed information about current or future events. • While the I-Plate (Information Plate Setup) is still on the screen, you can press INFO on the remote control again to call up the extended programme information of the current TV channel.
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Programme List You can select the desired programme from the Selected item Description programme list. You can easily select your favourite Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. channel from the Favourite Programme List. Press c / d to select “Option”. Lock When the channel is locked, you must enter your password whenever you tune to...
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Installation The fi rst time the receiver is powered on, “Programme list is empty” will display on the screen. Under the main menu, select “Installation” and enter into the sub- menu. Auto Search Manual Adjust You can automatically search for and download TV You can set some channel items manually.
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Reset Data Video Setup Use this function to clear the channel data. This function allows you to select an output format. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Option”. Press c / d to select “Option”.
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Digital Output This function allows you to select your preferred audio Using Digital Audio Output output system. It is possible to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal. PCM or Dolby Digital audio Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. outputs from the terminal.
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Multilingual Time Setup You can select a different audio language when the This function allows you to select your local time zone. broadcast has different audio language. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Using MPX on the remote control Press c / d to select “Option”.
Basic adjustment settings (Digital) Information S/W Update You can check the current version of the software on This function is only for service personnel to use for the screen. software updates. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Switching subtitle languages Each time you press [ on the remote control, the Press c / d to select “Option”.
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 amplifi er, DVD, Blu-ray Disc device) . By connecting AQUOS LINK-compatible devices with HDMI-certifi ed cables to the TV, you can control a recorder or AV amplifi...
AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK connection First connect the AQUOS LINK compatible audio system or an AQUOS BD Player that supports the HDMI CEC protocol. NOTE • Refer to the operation manual of the device to be connected for further details. •...
AQUOS LINK Selecting recorder Operating an AQUOS LINK device You can select a recorder for the recording from several AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMI- connected recorders. connected device with one remote control. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in AQUOS LINK Auto Use the following procedure to start playback.
AQUOS LINK Listening with the AQUOS TV speaker Playback of titles using AQUOS LINK system This section explains how to play back a title in the AQUOS BD Player. You can opt to listen to the TV sound only from the AQUOS TV speaker system.
AQUOS LINK Selecting media type for CEC-compatible Recording via the CEC-compatible recorder recorder’s EPG (only for recorders) If your recorder has multiple storage media, select the You can call up the CEC-compatible recorder’s EPG media type here. and preset timer recordings using the TV’s remote control.
Settings when using external devices Settings when using HDMI output devices HDMI terminals can carry audio and visual signals to the TV with an HDMI certifi ed cable. When you want to output the audio and picture from an HDMI output device on the TV, select “INPUT1”, “INPUT2” or “INPUT3” by switching the input source.
Settings when using external devices Selecting the input source and signal type Selecting input source Selecting input signal type Can use for selecting the input source. For setting the signal type of external equipment. Using TV/VIDEO on the remote control unit or on Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Settings when using external devices Labelling input sources Skipping HDMI/PC input You can assign each input source a label as you This setting allows you to skip the HDMI or PC input prefer. on the “Input Select” menu. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”.
Connecting a PC Use the PC terminals to connect a PC. Analogue Connection RGB cable (Commercially available) Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (Commercially available) INPUT 7 RGB/DVI conversion cable (Commercially available) INPUT 7 Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (Commercially available) Signal names for 15-pin mini D-sub connector Pin No.
Connecting a PC Selecting the picture size You can select the picture size as illustrated below. NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments. • Selectable picture size may vary with input signal type. Connecting a PC RGB cable Ø 3.5 mm stereo (commercially minijack cable available)
Connecting a PC Adjusting the PC image automatically Adjusting the PC image manually This function enables the screen to be automatically Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as adjusted to its best possible condition when the necessary to change image position using Auto Sync. analogue terminals of the TV and PC are connected In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed with a commercially available RGB cable, etc.
Connecting a PC Input resolution settings Selecting the input resolution • Some input signals may have to be registered manually to display properly. • The pairs of input signals (resolutions) in the list below are not distinguishable when received. In such case, you have to set the correct signal manually.
Connecting a PC PC Control of the TV • When a programme is set, the TV can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing.
Connecting a PC PC compatibility chart Horizontal Vertical VESA Horizontal Vertical VESA Resolution Resolution Frequency Frequency Standard Frequency Frequency Standard ✓ 720 g 400 1024 g 768 31.5 kHz 70 Hz 48.4 kHz 60 Hz ✓ ✓ 640 g 480 1024 g 768 31.5 kHz 60 Hz...
Appendix Troubleshooting The problems described below are not always caused by malfunctions. Check the TV again before having the TV serviced. Problem Possible Solution • No power. • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 15.) If the indicator on the TV lights up red, press POWER.
Appendix Error messages about recording using AQUOS LINK The example of an error message Error code Possible Solution displayed on a screen Check the content (broadcast or programme) or the recording medium such as HDD or DVD. Failed to record Either the content or the recording medium may be Cannot record the broadcast.
Appendix Reset Identifi cation If complex adjustments are made and the settings You can check the current version of the software on cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings the screen. to the factory preset values. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
0°C - 40°C • As a 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. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
Appendix Mounting the TV on the wall 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. • Detach the four caps at the 4 locations on the rear of the TV. 1 Detach the stand from the TV.
• For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the optional bracket. 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.
Remove the tape and the string from the wall. NOTE • The above description is for reference. Please mount the TV in a way which properly suits the location. LC-42G77H When using wall mount bracket AN-52AG4 On the wall bracket of AN- 52AG4, there is a letter ‘c’...
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Appendix LC-46G77H When using wall mount bracket AN-52AG4 353.5 353.5 On the wall bracket of AN- 52AG4, there is a letter ‘b’ indicating the centre point of the TV monitor. * Every time the attaching point is 1 1 0 7 moved, this fi...
Appendix Clearing the password If you forget your password, set a new password using the following procedure. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Child Lock”, and then press ENTER. The password input screen displays.
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