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Introduction
Dear SHARP customer ................................................................................................................. 1
Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 1
Precautions for daily use .............................................................................................................. 3
Important safety precautions ....................................................................................................... 4
Trademarks .................................................................................................................................... 5
Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 6
Attaching the stand unit ............................................................................................................... 7
Protection against overturning .................................................................................................... 8
Handling and precautions with the wall-mounted TV ............................................................... 8
Part names ..................................................................................................................................... 9
TV (Side/Front) ................................................................................................................. 9
TV (Rear) ........................................................................................................................ 10
Remote control unit ....................................................................................................... 11
Before turning on the power ...................................................................................................... 12
Connecting external devices ..................................................................................................... 13
Inserting a SD/SDHC memory card (commercially available) ................................................ 14
Connecting a USB memory device ............................................................................................ 14
Connecting to the Network ........................................................................................................ 14
Inserting the batteries ................................................................................................................ 15
Using the remote control unit .................................................................................................... 15
Cautions regarding the remote control unit ................................................................... 15
Turning the TV on/off .................................................................................................................. 16
Running the TV for the first time .................................................................................... 16
Turning off the TV .......................................................................................................... 16
User Guide ................................................................................................................................... 17
General ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Wallpaper setting ........................................................................................................... 18
Skin setting .................................................................................................................... 18
Booting state ................................................................................................................. 18
Language ....................................................................................................................... 18
Default input method ..................................................................................................... 18
No signal power off ........................................................................................................ 18
Sleep timer ..................................................................................................................... 18
Video ............................................................................................................................................. 19
AV mode ........................................................................................................................ 19
Contrast/Brightness/Tint/Sharpness/Colour/Backlight ................................................. 19
Colour temp. (Colour temperature) ................................................................................ 19
Wide mode ..................................................................................................................... 19
DNR ............................................................................................................................... 20
Active contrast ............................................................................................................... 20
Reset .............................................................................................................................. 20
Audio ............................................................................................................................................ 20
AV mode ........................................................................................................................ 20
Auto volume ................................................................................................................... 20
Bass/Treble/Balance...................................................................................................... 20
Surround sound ............................................................................................................ 21
Reset .............................................................................................................................. 21
OPERATION MANUAL
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
OPERATION MANUAL 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. - Page 2 Contents Watching TV (Continued) Channel ............................21 Auto search ........................21 Digital setting ......................... 21 Analogue setting ......................21 Channel edit ........................22 Network ............................22 Apps ............................. 22 Option ............................22 Digital setup ........................22 Audio select ........................23 Headphone/Audio out select ..................
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Page 3: Precautions For Daily Use
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. • Be careful not to use an abrasive cloth for cleaning or clean with excessive force, as this could scratch the surface of the cabinet. -
Page 4: Important Safety Precautions
• Do not open the rear cover of the cabinet to reconstruct the circuits. There exists high voltage within the cabinet and it may cause electric shock and injury. If maintenance is required, contact your dealer. • The LCD panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is struck forcefully or with a sharp object. If the LCD panel is broken, be careful not to be injured by broken glass. -
Page 5: Trademarks
SHARP shall not be liable to you or any third party for your failure to abide by such authorization or terms of use. Unless otherwise specifically authorized by the applicable content or service provider, all third party content and... -
Page 6: Accessories
Accessories Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit “AAA” size alkaline battery ( g 2) Conversion cable Operation manual Yellow Used with batteries inserted. Page 13 Page 11 Page 15 Stand unit Stand base cover Stand Unit Clamps( g 2) Screws (g4) Page 7 Page 8... -
Page 7: Preparation
Preparation Attaching the stand unit • When you attach the stand unit, put the TV on a flat surface. • Before attaching (or detaching) the stand unit, unplug the AC power cord from the AC power outlet. • Before performing work, spread cushioning over the surface on which you will be laying the TV. This will prevent it from being damaged. CAUTION • Attach the stand unit in the correct direction. • Be sure to follow the instructions. Incorrect installation of the stand unit may result in the TV falling over. Place the TV on a flat surface with soft cushion on top of it. Insert the stand unit into the slot on the bottom of the TV while holding the stand unit to avoid it falling over. -
Page 8: Protection Against Overturning
• For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the optional bracket. CAUTION • This TV should be mounted on a wall only with a wall mount bracket recommended by SHARP. The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries. • Installing the TV requires special skills that should only be performed by qualified service personnel. Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves. -
Page 9: Part Names
Preparation Part names TV (Side / Front) POWER (On/Off) button VOL k/l (Volume up/down) buttons MENU button Power indicator INPUT button Remote control sensor CH r/ (Channel up/down) buttons • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. • The illustrations used throughout this operation manual are based on LC-40A1H. -
Page 10: Tv (Rear)
Preparation TV (Rear) *1 Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) can also be used. (See page 33.) *2 When using the AV input terminal to connect external devices, please use the conversion cable supplied. For service 1/ For service 2 terminal SD/SDHC Headphone/AUDIO (L/R) terminal USB 1 terminal HDMI 1 (HDMI 1/MHL) terminal* USB 2 terminal Antenna terminal (ATV/DTV) AV(L/R) input terminal* COMPONENT input... -
Page 11: Remote Control Unit
Preparation Remote control unit 10 MULTIMEDIA Access to multimedia player. (See page 30.) 11 BROWSER Start browser. (See page 28.) 12 SLEEP Set the sleep timer. (See page 18.) 13 [ SUB.T(Subtitle) Switch subtitles. (See page 22.) 14 INFO DTV only: Display the programme information. 15 GUIDE Display the channel list of DTV and ATV. (See page 25.) 16 EPG DTV only: To display EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) screen. (See page 24.) 17 DELETE Delete the characters. Press it continually to delete characters quickly. 18 DISPLAY Display the channel or input information. -
Page 12: Before Turning On The Power
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. • If there are any protective plastic sheets on the TV cabinet, please take them off before connecting. Connecting the antenna cable To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for coaxial cable. -
Page 13: Connecting External Devices
Preparation Connecting external devices You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV, like a VCR, Digital TV Set Top Box (STB), game console, camcorder, DVD player and PC. To view external source images, select the input source from on the remote control unit or INPUT on the TV. CAUTION • To protect all equipment, always turn off the TV before connecting to a VCR, game console, camcorder, DVD player, Digital TV Set Top Box (STB), PC or other external equipment. • Refer to the relevant operation manual (Digital TV Set Top Box (STB), VCR, DVD player, etc.) carefully before making connections. w When using HDMI cable (commercially available) Digital TV STB/VCR/Game console/Camcorder/DVD Player/PC NOTE • When using a TV set-top box to watch TV programs, use the set-top box remote control to switch channels. w When using component cable (commercially available) Audio-L(White) Audio-R(Red) Digital TV STB/VCR/Game... -
Page 14: Inserting A Sd/Sdhc Memory Card (Commercially Available)
Preparation Inserting a SD/SDHC memory card (commercially available) It provides access to Apps ,video,music,and other files in SD/SDHC memory cards. Insert a SD/SDHC memory card that stores your files into the SD slot. Refer to the method of playing files stored in the USB device specified on page 30 for details. NOTE • Insert the memory card into the slot in the direction shown in the figure. • The SD slot supports SD and SDHC memory cards. However some memory cards may not be supported. • This product supports memory cards with a maximum storage of 32 GB. We recommend that you use a memory card with at least a speed of Class 4 for a higher read-write speed, thus guaranteeing the system performance. • Unplug the memory card after you have safely unloaded it or the TV has been turned off. • Do not unplug the memory card while data is being transferred. Otherwise the TV may malfunction. • Regulary back up data in the memory card to prevent data corruption or operating errors of the TV. (SHARP shall not bear any responsibility for data corruption or destruction.) Connecting a USB memory device See page 30. Connecting to the Network See pages 26 to 27. -
Page 15: Inserting The Batteries
Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the first time, insert two “AAA” size alkaline batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size alkaline batteries. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the two supplied “AAA” size 3 Close the battery cover. alkaline batteries. • Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the ( e ) and ( f ) indications in the battery compartment. CAUTION Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below. • Do not mix batteries of different types. Different types of batteries have different characteristics. • Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause chemical leakage in old batteries. • Remove batteries as soon as they have worn out. Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause a rash. If you find any chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth. -
Page 16: Turning The Tv On/Off
Preparation w Power indicator Turning the TV on/off Power off TV is in standby TV is switched on Green POWER button NOTE • If you are not going to use this TV for a long period of time, be sure to remove the AC cord from the AC outlet. • A small amount of electric power is still consumed even the TV is in standby mode or switch off by pressing POWER on the TV. • If TV loses power in special circumstances such as power outage or grid fluctuations, etc.), TV may not work well when TV is switched on again. Please try to power off the TV (by the POWER key in the TV's boby) or unplug and replug the AC cord to restart the TV. • It is a normal phenomenon when the TV temperature rises in the process of watching TV. • Please do not cut the power off casually in the process of switching on or switching off the TV, running APPS or POWER updating, otherwise TV system could not work rightly. button Please turn off TV after closing all APPS. Running the TV for the first time After inserting the AC cord, press POWER on the TV. -
Page 17: User Guide
Preparation If you want to return to “Start Settings”, press User Guide c / d on the remote control to select “Back”, and then press ENTER. When the TV powers on for the first time after purchase, the setting wizard appears. Follow the w TV Channels Setting menus and make the necessary settings one after another. When the screen displays “TV Channels Setting”, press c / d on the remote control to Confirm the following before turning on the select “Start” and then press ENTER. -
Page 18: Watching Tv
ENTER. NOTE Press a / b to select “Wallpaper setting”, and • The initial installation of the TV is “IQQI-Chinese Pro”. then press ENTER. • If you use any other input method, SHARP can not guarantee its compatibility with television system. Press c / d to select “Dream land” or “Deep ocean”, and then press ENTER. No signal power off... -
Page 19: Video
Watching TV Video Selected item c button d button Set the video as you desired . Contrast For less contrast. For more contrast. Brightness For less brightness. For more brightness. Tint Skin tones become Skin tones become reddish. greenish. Sharpness For less sharpness. For more sharpness. Colour For less colour For more colour intensity. intensity. Backlight The screen dims. The screen brightens. Colour temp. (Colour temperature) Adjusts the colour temperature to give the best white image. -
Page 20: Dnr
Watching TV Audio Normal Zoom 14:9 Panorama Set the audio as you desired . Cinema 14:9 Cinema 16:9 Full NOTE • Some picture sizes may not be displayable depending on the input signal. • “Zoom 14:9” and “Cinema 14:9” are only available for the DTV or ATV mode. AV mode Please see page 19. Reduce noise on screen and produces a clearer video. In the “Menu”, press a / b to select “Video”, Auto volume and then press ENTER. Different sound sources sometimes do not have the same volume level, such as a programme and its Press a / b to select “DNR”. commercial breaks. The automatic volume control (Auto volume) reduces this problem by equalizing Press c / d to select “Auto”, “High”, “Low” or... -
Page 21: Surround Sound
Watching TV Surround sound Digital setting The surround function produces a surround effect from You can set some DTV channel items manually. the speakers. In the “Menu”, press a / b to select “Channel”, In the “Menu”, press a / b to select “Audio”, and then press ENTER. and then press ENTER. Press a / b to select “Digital setting”, and then Press a / b to select “Surround sound”. -
Page 22: Channel Edit
Watching TV Option Item Description For setting other items. Storage to Save programme to your desired [1~99] channel number. Press ENTER to save. Current CH Select the channel you want to edit. Colour system Select the optimum colour system to receive. (PAL, SECAM, NTSC) Sound system Select the optimum sound system (Broadcasting system) to receive. (BG, DK, I, M) Search Start searching from current channel. You can Search the next channel by pressing c / d to adjust the frequency . Fine-Tune Tune the frequency of the stored channel to your desired position. -
Page 23: Audio Select
Watching TV Audio select System When connecting HDMI device to the TV's HDMI 3 You can view and set the info about the system. terminal, and inputting analogue audio signals from the System info AUDIO IN terminal. From here , you can view the Hardware info and In the “Menu”, press a / b to select “Option”, Software info. and then press ENTER. Legal info Press a / b to select “Audio select”. From here , you can view the open source licenses. -
Page 24: Epg
Watching TV An “EPG” (Electronic Programme Guide) is a programme schedule, which is displayed on the TV screen. The EPG is broadcasted together with DTV. 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. The EPG enables you to check the schedule of DTV, view detailed information, turn to an event currently on-air and set a timer for future events. Press ENTER to save reminder timer, and display the reminder schedule list. NOTE • The time displayed on the EPG is information sent by the TV station. The added instruction for R/C buttons A (Flashback) Press A to toggle between the currently selected input source and the previously selected one. Press EPG to display EPG (Electronic Press A to switch the currently tuned channel Programme Guide) screen. -
Page 25: Mpx
Watching TV You can switch between multiple audio modes when watching a multiple audio or stereo broadcast programme. Each time you press MPX the mode switches as follows. In the NICAM TV broadcasts Signal Mode switch When receiving a NICAM STEREO , MONO stereo signal When receiving a NICAM DUAL Ⅰ , NICAM DUAL Ⅱ... -
Page 26: Network Function
Network function Connecting to the Network NOTE • This TV has received the following certifications. To enjoy internet services, you need to connect the – Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ (certification program from the Wi-Fi TV to a router with a high speed connection to the Alliance®) internet. • A wireless LAN connection and performance cannot be guaranteed for all residential environments. In the following NOTE cases, the wireless LAN signal may be poor or drop, or the connection speed may become slower. • If you do not have a broadband internet connection, – When used in buildings made with concrete, reinforced consult the store where you purchased your TV or ask your steel, or metal. internet service provider or telephone company. – When placed near objects that obstruct the signal. • A stable connection speed is required to play back – When used with other wireless devices that emit the streaming content, otherwise you may not be able to watch... -
Page 27: Network Setting
Network function Network setting Add network Select “Add network” , and then press Select “Menu” in the smart home, and then press ENTER. You can add unbroadcast wireless ENTER. Press a / b to select “Network”, and then network manually. press ENTER . It displays the connect format. Enter the information about the unbroadcast wireless network , and then select “Connect”. Now the TV is connected to the unbroadcasted wireless network. Ethernet network connection Press a / b to select “Ethernet network connection”, and then press ENTER. Press c / d to adjust “Ethernet” to “On”. -
Page 28: Smart Function
ENTER, or press BROWSER to start Press SMART to display the smart home. browsing internet. Input Select an input source (ATV, DTV, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, COMPONENT, AV.) , and then press ENTER on the remote control. NOTE • To scan the information of the smart home, you must have a broadband internet connection. • SHARP is not responsible for the service of third-party. • Parental consent is necessary for children to use the internet service. • Intelligent interface in the relevant content in the future will do related adjustment, SHARP company reserves the right to relevant adjustment without prior notice. Store Local Apps Provide you mass Apps that are formulated for TV Here you can view the local Apps that have been specially. -
Page 29: Text Input
Safely Remove SD Remove SD card after you have safely unloaded it. NOTE • Do not unplug the memory card while data is being transferred. Otherwise the TV may malfunction. • Unplug the memory card after you have safely unloaded it or the TV has been turned off. • Please regularly back up data in the memory card to prevent data corruption or operating errors of the TV. (SHARP shall not bear any responsibility for data corruption or destruction.) Text input The virtual keyboard appears when you press ENTER to input text. It provides virtual keyboard input mode. In the process, you can choose character by moving cursor, and press ENTER to complete character input. At the same time, you can change the input mode from virtual keyboard. -
Page 30: Other Useful Features
Other useful features You can connect a USB memory device or a USB hard Playing back files on a USB memory disk drive (HDD) to the TV to enjoy viewing pictures, device listening to music, and watching videos. NOTE • Depending on the USB memory device, the TV may not be able to recognise the data. • It may take time to read the data if the USB memory device contains many files or folders. • External subtitles for some video files may not be supported. Connecting a USB memory device Insert the USB memory device with recorded photos, Press SMART to display the smart home, music or videos into the USB 1 or USB2 terminal on select “Multimedia”... -
Page 31: Buttons For Usb Media Operation
Other useful features Buttons for USB media operation Button/ Movie Music Photo Description menu mode mode mode d / g Play/Pause. Reverse. Each time you press this button, the speed will change. Fast forward. Each time you press this button, the speed will change. Go to the previous file. Go to the next file. Loop. Each time you press ENTER, the mode will switch between Shuffle , Single repeat and Order cycle. Loop from point A to B. Press ENTER to set the current playback time starting point. Press ENTER to set the loop end of the current playing time and start loop playback. -
Page 32: List Of File Formats Compatible With Usb Mode
Other useful features List of file formats compatible with USB mode w Supported video format File Video decoder Audio decoder Subtitle extension MPEG2 MP@HL MPEG4 SP, MPEG4 ASP@Level 5 Dolby Digital .avi H.264 HP@Up to Level 4.1 H.264(AVC) MP@L4.1 MPEG1 MPEG2 MP@HL Dolby Digital MPEG4 SP, MPEG4 ASP@Level 5 .mkv H.264 HP@Up to Level 4.1 VORBIS H.264(AVC) MP@L4.1 Dolby Digital H.264 HP@Up to Level 4.1 LPCM H.264(AVC) MP@L4.1... -
Page 33: Using A Smartphone With The Tv
Other useful features w Supported audio format Using a Smartphone with the TV File This function enables you to connect a smartphone Audio decoder extension that supports Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) to the TV using a MHL-compatible cable. To connect your .mp3 MPEG1 Layer 1/2/3 MHL-compatible smartphone to the TV, be sure to .flac flac use a MHL-compatible cable (Commercially available). Connect the device to the HDMI 1. Press on the remote control unit, select HDMI 1 source, and then HE-AAC(AAC+) .aac HE-AAC v2 (enhanced AAC+) press ENTER. -
Page 34: Appendix
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. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 12.) • Has the power been turned on? (See page 16.) • When the power switch does not work, remove the power plug and insert it again, and press POWER on the TV after waiting more than five seconds. • Unit cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, etc., may cause improper operation. In this case, operate the unit after first turning the power off the TV or unplugging the AC cord and re-plugging it in after 1 or 2 minutes. • Remote control unit does not • Are batteries inserted with polarity ( e , f ) aligned? (See page 15.) operate. • Are batteries worn out? (Replace with new batteries.) • Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting? • Is a fluorescent light shining on the remote control sensor? • Picture is cut off. • Are screen mode adjustments such as picture size made correctly? (See pages 19 and 21.) • Strange colour, light colour, or... -
Page 35: Specifications
Appendix Specifications Model LC-40A1H LC-50A1H Item Resolution 2,073,600 pixels (1920 (H) g 1080 (V)) Video colour system PAL/SECAM/NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/PAL 60 TV function TV-Standard Analogue PAL:BG, DK, I SECAM:BG, DK NTSC:M Digital DTMB Receiving VHF/UHF 44.25MHz-863.25 MHz channel CATV S1-S41ch (including Hyperband) Digital terrestrial broadcast 52.50MHz-866.00MHz STEREO/BILINGUAL NICAM: BG, I, DK ； A2 stereo: BG TV tuning system Analogue Auto preset 99 channel Digital Auto preset 999 channel Audio amplifier 8.5W x 2 (L / R) Speaker (96 mm x 30mm) x 2 (118 mm x 33mm) x 2... -
Page 36: Dimensional Drawings
Appendix Dimensional drawings LC-40A1H Unit: mm LC-50A1H *1 Active area *2 Thinnest part...
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