Sharp AQUOS 9JDJ3BX0131A User's Manual
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1. e 5 lt di G Si INPUT 6 terminals LOCH EA 5 i OUTPUT terminals 2 INPUT 2 3 terminals ANT CABLE in al aci INPUT 1 terminals e AC INPUT INPUT 5 terminal INPUT 4 terminal e The illustrations in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations 0 Part names Remote control unit 10 e When using the remote control unit point it at the TV See page 8 There is a protective film covering the face of the remote control Please remove this film before use 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 POWER Switch the power on or enters standby mode See page 18 0 9 Set the channel See page 18 e DOT See page 18 FREEZE Set the still image Press again to return to normal screen e The still image automatically goes out after 30 minutes SLEEP Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby Each time you press this button the remaining time setting switches by 10 minutes up to 2 hours This display will disappear2. Or 75 ohm coaxial cable round 300 ohm twin lead cable flat 300 75 ohm adapter VHF UHF commercially available ANTENNA ANTENNA 4 Separate VHF 300 ohm UHF antenna twin lead cable Combiner commercially 300 ohm twin lead Sch available IN OUT 11a or To TV antenna terminal 75 ohm coaxial cable Using external equipment Experiencing HD images An HDTV without an HD source is just an ordinary TV To enjoy HD images on the TV you should get HD programming from the following e Over the air broadcasting via HD quality antenna e HD cable satellite subscription e HD compatible external equipment e For information on updating to HD programming ask your cable satellite service provider Types of Connection Image quality differs depending on the terminal used To enjoy clearer images check the output terminals of your external equipment and use its appropriate terminals for higher quality images e The illustrations of the terminals are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual products Image Terminal on external Cable Terminal on the TV Quality equipment HD Qualit ae y ie HDMI certified cable Se DVI HDMI conversion cable DVI OUT 3 5 mm stereo minijack cable KS Component video cable Car COMPONENT a e e SS Audio cable an
3. Connecting an Audio Amplifier E When using coaxial cable It is possible to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL terminal Coaxial cable Rear of the TV AUDIO DIGITADAUDIO R L COAXIAL Y Pb Pr O O O AUDIO R L MONO VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT R L MONO VIDEO COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT E When using audio cable This connection allows you to use an audio amplifier and external speakers and adjust the audio level using the TV s remote control See page 27 Audio cable AUDIO R Red Rear of the TV AUDIO L White m AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO R L COAXIAL Y Pb m AUDIO R L MONO VIDEO ANALOG AUDIO IN m AUDIO R L MONO VIDEO _ Connecting a PC E When using HDMI cable INPUT 4 or 5 Rear of the TV AUDIO n DIGITAL AUDIO CHLO R L COAXIAL Y Pb Pr r AUDIO R L MONO VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO R L MONO VIDEO HDMI certified cable COMPONENT e Depending on the board only video signals may be output In this case in addition to connecting an HDMI certified cable to the INPUT 4 HDMI1 terminal connect an audio cable to the AUDIO PC HDMI terminal and set HDMI1 Audio to DVI See page 27 e The HDMI terminals only support digital signal Connecting to External Equipment E When using DVI HDMI conversion cable INPUT 4 Re
4. or ENTER 2 Input the 4 digit password by using 0 9 then press ENTER All your settings return to the factory settings EN 23 EN 24 Watching TV Parental control V CHIP V CHIP might not function according to the condition of the signal from the broadcasting station V CHIP is an electronic filtering 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 It does so automatically once you activate the V CHIP feature in your TV V CHIP menu will not be selectable from the menu if you do not first configure your password See page 23 for password setting for parental control e The U S has two rating systems for viewing content movie ratings and TV Parental Guidelines e The TV Parental Guidelines work in conjunction with the V CHIP to help parents screen out inappropriate television shows from their children e Movie ratings are used for original movies rated by the Motion Picture Association of America MPAA as watched on cable TV and not edited for television The V CHIP can also be set to block MPAA rated movies TV Parental Guidelines TV RATING FANTASY VIOLENCE SEXUAL ADULT SEXUAL VIOLENCE SITUATIONS LANGUAGE DIALOG TV Y All children TV Y7 Directed to older children Suggested TV G General audience age TV PG
5. SHARP AQUOS LC 26SB28UT LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION T L VISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LIQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACION CD HOMI PC DO Cure IMPORTANT Please read this operation manual before starting operating the equipment IMPORTANT Veuillez lire ce mode d emploi avant de commencer utiliser l appareil IMPORTANTE Lea este manual de operaci n antes de comenzar a operar el equipo ENGLISH 2 lt O lt a LL ESPANOL LC 26SB28UT LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION I H Z D ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT e To aid reporting in case of loss or theft please record the Model No TV s model and serial numbers in the space provided The numbers are located at the rear of the TV Serial No IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The lightning flash with arrow head symbol within an equilateral triangle CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclama
6. e You cannot select Side Bar and S Stretch when a 720p 1080i or 1080p signal is being input e Some High Definition and or Digital broadcasts may not allow you to change the picture size e In PC HDMI Mode only the Side Bar Stretch and Dot by Dot picture size features are available In PC Mode WXGA only the Stretch and Dot by Dot picture size features are available View mode for HD programs Stretch mode is available for HD programs Suitable for viewing wide screen 1 78 1 aspect ratio programs When viewing 1 85 1 programs the stretch mode will still show very thin black bands at the top and bottom of the screen Labeling channels To create channel labels 1 Select a channel you want to label 2 Press MENU then press aA v to select Channel then press or ENTER Press A v to select Ch Label then press or ENTER The Ch Label menu will appear 3 Press to select a channel you want to label then press Y Ch Label Channel Number 15 1 Ch Label ABC gt gt Label Clear AV Select UD Adjust ENTER Set 4 Press repeatedly until the character you want appears in the first space The characters rotation as follows TT lt gt A z lt gt 0 e If the character which you desire appears press ENTER Repeat this step to enter the rest of the characters When you finish inputting the label name press ENTER 5 Rep
7. AUDIO S VIDEO cable M N R L Hie VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO Te Audio cable aia AV cable En O VIDEO AUDIO r AUDIO R L MONO VIDEO O Standard Quality Displaying an External Equipment Image To view external source images select the input source by pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV e For information on updating to HD programming ask your cable satellite service provider POWER FREEZE FLASHBACK Ce 1 Press INPUT UE O e A list of selectable sources appears AS 2 Press 0 6 to select the input source e Each time INPUT is pressed the input source toggles EXE d GE TV Input Input Input6 es Input3 AUDIO CC_ VIEWMODE AVMODE e You can also select the input source by pressing A V e An image from the selected source automatically displays Input Select 1 Input1 2 Input2 3 Input3 4 Input4 5 Input5 6 Input6 0 6 Select EN 13 EN 14 Connecting to External Equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV To view external source images select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV See page 13 For connecting the TV to external equipment use commercially available cables e To protect equipment always turn off the TV before connecting any external equipment e Please read the relevant operation manual Blu ray disc player etc carefully befor
8. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting CE structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge 14 PL NEC SECTION 810 20 unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna ELECTRIC discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and EE PA de requirements for the grounding electrode ey NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD e 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 e Stand Do not place the product on an unstable cart stand tripod or table Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product Use only a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product When mounting the product on a wall be sure to follow the manufacturer s instructions Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer e Selecting the location Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation e Ventilation The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation Do not cover or block these vents and openings
9. Parental Guidance suggested E TV 14 Parents strongly cautioned TV MA Mature audience only x The content rating can be set but this rating is not normally broadcast by TV stations X Content rating can be set EEE e If you select TV G this will automatically block the higher ratings TV PG TV 14 and TV MA Voluntary movie rating system MPAA MOVIE RATING Description Go General audiences All ages admitted PG Parental guidance suggested Some material may not be suitable for children PG 13 Parents strongly cautioned Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 Ro Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian age varies in some jurisdictions NC 17 No one 17 and under admitted X is an older rating that is unified with NC 17 but may be encoded in the data of older movies EXAMPLE IER e If you select PG 13 this will automatically block the higher ratings R NC 17 and X e Voluntary movie rating system only uses an age based rating Age TV Parental Guidelines Voluntary movie rating system TV Guidelines MPAA 1 In Lock menu press A v to select V Chip then 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in TV Parental Guidelines press to select On TV Guidelines 2 Press a v to select V Chip Set then press or 2 Press a v to select Movie Rating then press gt ENTER or ENTER 3 Press 4 v to select TV Ra
10. Three conditions must be met to enable the V Chip O Password is registered 2 V Chip settings have been made 3 V Chip is set to On Setting a password 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 2 Press a v to select Lock then press or ENTER 3 Select and enter a password 4 digits using the 0 9 then press ENTER e X appears instead of the number 4 Enter the same password again to confirm then press ENTER the password is now registered and the Lock menu will appear on the screen Changing the password Allows you to change your current password 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a password 2 Press a v to select Change Password then press or ENTER 3 Enter a new password using 0 9 then press ENTER 4 Enter the same password again to confirm then press ENTER 5 The screen returns to Lock menu Your new password has been set e As a precautionary measure make a note of your password and keep it in a familiar place e The V Chip Set DTV will only be selectable when a new rating system can be downloaded via digital broadcasting in the U S How to enter the Lock menu 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 2 Press A v to select Lock then press or ENTER 3 Input the 4 digit password by using 0 9 then press ENTER The Lock menu displays To clear the all V Chip settings 1 Inthe Lock menu press A v to select V Chip Clear then press
11. and then press or ENTER 3 Press lt gt to select the registered favorite channel you want to release and then press ENTER 4 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen EN 22 Watching TV Closed captions and digital closed captions e Closed Caption might not appear according to the condition of the signal from the broadcasting station Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder It allows you to view conversations narration and sound effects as subtitles on your TV Closed Captions are available on some TV programs and on some VHS home video tapes at the discretion of the program provider Digital Closed Caption service is a new caption service available only on digital TV programs also at the discretion of the service provider It is a more flexible system than the original Closed Caption system because it allows a variety of caption sizes and font styles When the Digital Closed Caption service is in use it will be indicated by the appearance of a 3 letter abbreviation that also indicates the language of the Digital Closed Captions ENG English SPA Spanish FRA French or other language codes Not all programs and VHS videotapes offer closed captions Please look for the CC symbol to ensure that captions will be shown In the Closed Caption system there can be more than one caption service provided Each is identified by its own number The C1 and C2 services di
12. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONG 3 Supplied accessories esse 6 QUICK REFERENCE 6 Attaching the stand WE 6 a 9 Part E 10 o A ee 10 is A q 10 A A E 10 Remote control unit 11 o sissid 12 Using the remote control unit 12 Cautions regarding remote control unit 1 Antennas ir 12 Using external equipment ss 13 Experiencing HD images 13 Types of Connection 13 Displaying an External Equipment Image 13 Connecting to External Equipment 14 Connecting a Blu ray Disc DVD Player or HD Cable Satellite Set top Box 14 Connecting a VCR Game Console Camcorder or Cable Satellite Set top Box 15 Connecting an Audio Amplifier 16 Connecting Eege 16 Displaying an image from a PC 17 PC compatibility chat 17 Watching TY soci 18 Preparation PR Re 18 Turning on the DOW EN nr 18 PUIG SOU o eebe eebe EEN 18 Turning off the DOWEOT esse 18 Changing CANNES 18 Auto Ch E le E 19 Skipping stored channel 19 CSA en nn ne 19 Display the channel information 19 Setting MTS SAP stereo mode 19 Selecting the digital audio language 00 20 View mode for 4 3 programs 20 View mode for HD porograms 20 Labeling channels cisne does 20 Favorite channel setting 21 Closed captions and digital closed captions 22 CAD NOM SSD autoradio 23 Password settin
13. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help License information Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency 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 This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety However improper use can result in electric shock and or fire In order to prevent potential danger please observe the following instructions when installing operating and cleaning the product To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your Liquid Crystal Televis
14. after a few seconds and the sleep timer automatically starts counting down e f you want to adjust the sleep timer again you can press this button repeatedly then change the time setting e Select Off by pressing SLEEP repeatedly to cancel the sleep timer e The TV will enter the standby mode when the remaining time reaches zero EXIT Turn off the menu screen CC Display captions during closed caption source See page 22 AUDIO Display the MTS setting menu See page 19 FAVORITE CH A B C D Select 4 preset favorite channels in 4 different categories See page 21 for details While watching you can toggle the selected channels by pressing A B C and D DISPLAY Display the current channel or input source information on the screen See page 19 INPUT Select a TV input source See page 13 MUTE Mute the sound Mute will be displayed on the screen and the sound is silenced The muting feature can be released by pressing this button again or one of the VOL buttons e Sound via the DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL OUTPUT terminal is not muted VOL Set the volume e To increase the volume press VOL e To decrease the volume press VOL CH v Select the channel See page 18 ENT Jumps to a channel after selecting with the 0 9 buttons FLASHBACK Press to switch to the previously tuned channel Press again to switch back to the currently tuned channel e This function will
15. analog and digital channels using the same channel number your channel up function will scroll through the analog channel first then the digital channel Although it may appear as though the channel does not change it actually moves from the analog to the digital channel in sequence If you use channel down it will move in reverse from the digital channel to the analog channel Method 2 Using remote control buttons 0 9 e DOT to select channels for VHF UHF CATV DIGITAL To select a 1 or 2 digit channel number e g Channel 5 Press 5 e When selecting a 1 digit channel number it is not necessary to press 0 before the number e When you enter 0 9 only channel selection will be made if there is no operation within a few seconds To select a 3 digit channel number e g Channel 115 Press 1 gt 1 gt 5 To select a 4 digit channel number e g Channel 22 1 Press 2 gt 2 gt DOT gt 1 e When you enter 0 9 only channel selection will be made if there is no operation within a few seconds If you press 0 by itself in Air reception nothing will happen e Complete the above steps within a few seconds When you enter 0 9 and DOT channel selection will be made if there is no operation within a few seconds Watching TV Auto Ch Memory Auto Ch Memory makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 2 Press a v to select Channel then pr
16. lamp recycling organization www lamprecycle org or Sharp at 1 800 BE SHARP For U S A Only DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION MODEL LC 26SB28UT 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 RESPONSIBLE PARTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza Mahwah New Jersey 07495 1163 TEL 1 800 BE SHARP For Business Customers URL http www sharpusa com INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
17. not work if no channel has been changed after the TV is turned on MENU Display the menu screen A v lt 4 ENTER Select a desired item on the screen RETURN Return to the previous menu screen VIEW MODE Select the screen size See page 20 AV MODE Select an adjusted picture setting Sports Standard Movie Memory See page 27 EN 11 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 remote control unit Do not expose the remote control unit to shock In addition do not expose the remote control unit to liquids and do not place in an area with high humidity Do not install or place the remote control unit under direct sunlight The heat may cause deformation of the remote control unit The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote control sensor on the TV is under direct sunlight or strong lighting In such cases change the angle of the lighting or the TV or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote control sensor 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 termi
18. of time a 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Additional Safety Information 15 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 16 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 17 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 18 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the AC cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product
19. 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 Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments e When the unit is used in a low temperature space e g room office the picture may leave trails or appear slightly delayed This is not a malfunction and the unit will recover when the temperature returns to normal e Do not leave the unit in a hot or cold location Also do not leave the unit in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near a heater as this may cause the cabinet to deform and the Liquid Crystal panel to malfunction Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C CLEARING THE PASSWORD If you forget the password clear the password using the following procedure 1 Press and hold both VOL on the TV and press 0 on the 7 9 A remote control simultaneously for a few seconds until Lock CH menu appears on the screen E SS 2 Now the old password was cleared You can set the new password The password is e As a precautionary measure make a note of your password above cut it from this manual and keep it in a safe place EN 29 Calling for Service For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service or to obtain produc
20. since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and or shorten the life of the product Do not place the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface since they can block ventilation openings This product is not designed for built in installation do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions are followed e The Liquid Crystal panel used in this product is made of glass Therefore it can break when the product is dropped or applied with impact Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the panel breaks e Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 1 049 088 pixels giving you fine picture details Occasionally a few non active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue green or red Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product Lightning For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power line surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinit
21. temperature This does not affect the TV s performance Troubleshooting Error Message The example of an error Possible Solution message displayed on a screen e Digital channel signal strength is Check the antenna cable Check that the antenna is correctly setup low e Digital channel is scrambled e It is subscription channel Contact the service provider e Audio only e The channel has audio contents only Troubleshooting PC mode Possible Solution e There is no image e Make sure the RGB cable is properly connected See page 17 e Make sure the output signal of the PC and the input signal setting of the LCD TV set are matched See page 17 e Some software prohibit video playback on an external display when playing back a video with a notebook PC This is not attributable to a problem with the LCD TV set e There is no sound e Make sure the PC audio cable is properly connected See page 17 e Check if the mute function activates or if the volume is set to minimum See page 11 e The text is blurred e Adjust Clock and Phase using the PC Setting menu See page 27 e The image is not displayed in the Adjust Hor Position and Ver Position using the PC Setting menu See page 27 center of the screen EN 28 Appendix Specifications Model LC 26SB28UT LCD panel 26 Class 26 Diagonal Active Matrix a Si TFT LCD 1 049 088 pixels 1366 x 768 Resolution TV TV
22. using it under strong or fluorescent lighting Is a fluorescent light illuminated near the remote control sensor e Picture is cut off with sidebar e Are screen mode adjustments such as view mode choose made correctly See screen page 20 e Strange color light color or color Adjust the picture tone See page 27 misalignment e Is the room too bright The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright e Power is suddenly turned off e Is the sleep timer set See page 11 e Check the Auto Shut Off settings See page 27 e The unit s internal temperature has increased Remove any objects blocking vent or clean e No picture Is connection to other components correct See page 13 Is correct input signal source selected after connection See page 13 Is the correct input selected See page 13 Is picture adjustment correct See page 27 e No sound Is the volume too low Have you pressed MUTE on the remote control unit See page 11 Is connection to other components correct See pages 13 17 Is Off selected in Speakers See page 27 Check the audio output of the connected external equipment Is the volume too low or mufed When external equiprnent is connected via an HDMI cable you may need to configure the audio to be output through the HDMI cable e The TV sometimes makes a This is not a malfunction This happens when the cabinet slightly expands and cracking sound contracts according to change in
23. AUDIO PC HDMI terminal and set HDMI1 Audio to DVI See page 27 Connecting to External Equipment E When using Component cable INPUT 3 e Blu ray disc player e DVD player e HD cable satellite set top box Y Green Pb Blue AT Rear of the TV Component video cable GEI AUDIO Y PB PR COMPONENT OUT S VIDEO AUDIO R Red AUDIO L White Audio cable e See page 14 for connecting a Blu ray disc player DVD player or an HD cable satellite set top box to the HDMI terminal Connecting a VCR Game Console Camcorder or Cable Satellite Set top Box E When using S VIDEO cable INPUT 1 e Game Console Rear of the TV e Camcoder e VCR m AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO CHUS R L COAXIAL S VIDEO cable O Y Pb Pr O O O AUDIO R e E e R L MONO Nr S VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT r AUDIO 4 R L MONO VIDEO t AUDIO L White AUDIO R Red Audio cable E When using Composite cable INPUT 1 or 2 e Game console e VCR Rear of the TV Camcorder Cable Satellite set top box oe PU OAXIAL O Y Pb Pr O _ _ AUDIO R L MONO VIDEO COMPONENT O ue AUDIO R L MONO VIDEO TTT RR VIDEO Yellow AUDIO L White VIDEO AUDIO R Red AV cable e The S VIDEO terminals take priority over the Video terminals EN 16 Connecting to External Equipment
24. E SHARP What to do to Obtain Service Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer Be sure to have proof of purchase available If you ship the Product be sure it is insured and packaged securely Please use two persons to carry the Product transport it in its original packaging and ensure that the Product is covered to avoid scratches and damage Sharp shall not be responsible for lost stolen or misdirected mail or for damage to the product incurred during shipping TO OBTAIN PRODUCT INFORMATION OR PURCHASE ACCESSORIES AND EXTENDED WARRANTIES CALL 1 800 BE SHARP OR VISIT www sharpusa com Ings l draw imensiona D Unit inch mm Unit pouce mm Unidad pulgada mm 261 32 661 361 64 100 5 39 16 90 5 il 200 28 1211 Le 294 9 e181 808 03 EN 33 A MJ A 77 8 200 Lp 79501 001 9 5 SHARP SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp P
25. Hz 35 1 kHz 37 9 kHz 48 1 kHz 46 9 kHz 48 4 kHz 56 5 kHz 60 0 kHz 47 8 kHz 47 7 kHz GA SVGA 800 x 600 PC 1 024 x 768 1 280 x 768 WXGA 1 360 x 768 EN 17 EN 18 Watching TV Preparation Perform the following steps before you press POWER on the remote control unit 1 Insert the batteries into the remote control unit See page 8 2 Connect the antenna cable to the TV See page 12 3 Plug in the AC cord to the AC outlet See page 7 Turning on the power Press POWER on the TV or POWER on the remote control TV status indicator POWER OFF Standby Lighting Red e POWER indicator Green The TV is on Please wait will appear for a few seconds on the screen Auto Setup The Auto Setup menu appears the first time you turn on the TV and assists you to select the menu language specify the Air Cable setting and program your channels automatically IMPORTANT Make sure that the antenna or cable TV system connection is made 1 The turn on the TV press POWER POWER indicator on the front of the unit changes green It may take approx 10 seconds for a picture to appear on screen 2 The Auto Setup function begins Press to select your desired language 3 Press A v to select TV Location then press lt gt to select Home or Store This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR In Home mode default setting Home Qualifies for ENERGY STAR Back
26. Shut Off feature is On if a station being viewed stops broadcasting the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes e If Auto Shut Off is On and the broadcast signal is weak the TV may automatically shut itself off If this happens turn Auto Shut Off to Off Auto Setup See page 20 The Reset function returns your settings to the factory settings PC Setting is available only for PC INPUT INPUT 6 When you connect the PC via HDMI input you can setting Hor Position and Ver Position only Whenever you change the PC display resolution settings and find that the characters of the PC input has rough edges or has some flickerings please go to PC Setting and do an Auto Adjust to improve the display of the PC input EN 27 Appendix Troubleshooting Possible Solution e No power e Check if you pressed POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit See page 18 e Is the AC cord disconnected See page 7 e Has the power been turned on See page 18 External influences such as lightning static electricity may cause improper operation In this case operate the unit after first turning off the power of the TV or unplugging the AC cord and replugging it in after 1 or 2 minutes e Remote control unit does not Are batteries inserted with polarity aligned See page 8 operate Are batteries worn out Replace with new batteries Are you
27. U Alv lt gt ENTER RETURN EXIT v O m H U 6060 U C m OOOO Gees E 0 FREEZE FLASHBACK SLEEP LC LC 3 0 EXIT TD RETURN AUDIO CC VIEWMODE AV MODE Ca 8 Cc o FAVORITE CH SHARP Press to open the menu screen Press to select a desired item on the screen or adjust a selected item Press to go to the next step or complete the setting Press to return to the previous step Press to exit from the menu screen All changed settings will be saved AV Select lt P Adjust The lower part of the menu screen is an operational guide for the remote control It will change in accordance with each menu setting screen Quick guide for MENU operation example Select Language 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays B Picture Audio Channel NA Vv Lock Setup AY Select ENTER Set 2 Press A v to select Setup then press or ENTER Press A v to select Language Closed Caption gt gt Language English Video Label gt gt On Timer Off Auto Setup gt gt Reset gt gt AY Select lt gt Adjust 3 Press lt gt to select the desired language On the following pages the MENU can be called in the same way as here 4 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen e Some menu items may not displayed depending on the selected input source e f no buttons are pressed for more than approx 60 seconds the m
28. V station to broadcast other information which could be audio in another language or something completely different like weather information You can enjoy Hi Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available e Stereo broadcasts View programs like live sporting events shows and concerts in dynamic stereo sound e SAP broadcasts Receive TV broadcasts in either MAIN or SAP sound MAIN sound The normal program soundtrack either in mono or stereo SAP sound Listen to a second language supplementary commentary or other information SAP is mono sound If stereo sound is difficult to hear e Obtain a clearer sound by manually switching to fixed mono sound mode e MTS only operates while in TV mode e MTS is available only when receiving analog broadcasting not when receiving digital broadcasting When the TV receives a stereo or SAP broadcast the word Stereo or SAP displays on screen if you press DISPLAY Changing MTS You can change MTS as shown below to match the television broadcast signal 1 In analog TV mode press AUDIO and the Audio menu screen displays MTS will be highlighted 2 Press AUDIO again or lt gt to select Stereo SAP or Mono 3 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen EN 19 EN 20 Watching TV Selecting the digital audio language When two or more audio languages are included in a digital signal you can select one of the audio
29. able listening Experience you can select one of the audio languages When you connect the DVI device to the TV with analog audio SCH E this setting Speakers e Sound via speaker and AUDIO OUTPUT terminal are adjusted with VOL on the remote control unit or VOL on the TV A e Sound via the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is adjusted with VOL on the remote control unit or VOL on the TV e Sound via speaker is muted Ge Add Delete Adding Channel Add Delete See page 19 Clear All DTV Signal Select DTV Signal then press or ENTER The Digital Signal strength screen will appear If necessary adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the maximum signal strength Auto Ch Memory Signal Type Automatic See page 19 Search Ch Label Channel Number Ch Label See page 20 Label Clear Setup Closed Caption See page 22 Language English Francais Espa ol You can choose from three different languages English French and Spanish for the on screen displays Video Label Let you set the input terminal displayed when using the Input Select menu or channel display Press A v to select the specific input source which you want to change Press to select the new label for the selected input source On Timer Off Oh30m 1h00m 1h30m You can set On Timer to automatically turn on the TV To cancel the On 2h00m 3h00m 12h00m Timer set to Off Auto Shut Off On Off In case of Auto
30. ar of the TV AUDIO DIGMALAUDIO It R L COAXIAL Homi Y Pb Pr eas COMPONENT 3 5 mm stereo minijack cable ESE O O O LAA AUDIO gt R L MONO VIDEO oO O AUDIO S VIDEO R L MONO VIDEO AUDIO DVI OUT O O O A a conversion cable e When using an DVI HDMI conversion cable you should make an analog audio connection In this case in addition to connecting an DVI HDMI conversion cable to the INPUT 4 HDMI1 terminal connect an audio cable to the AUDIO PC HDMI terminal and set HDMI1 Audio to DVI See page 27 E When using analog RGB cable INPUT 6 Rear of the TV Analog RGB cable D sub 15pin cable AUDIO DIGTALAUDIO lt o Or VGA cable R COAXIAL O Y Pb AUDIO R L MONO r AUDIO n Pr COMPONENT 3 5 mm stereo minijack cable S VIDEO VIDEO R L MONO VIDEO OO O e When using an analog RGB cable input the audio signal to the AUDIO PC HDMI terminal of INPUT 6 Displaying an image from a PC To view an image from a PC perform the following procedure Select the Input 6 PC mode using INPUT on the remote control or the TV set See page 13 2 Adjust the Picture items if the PC image does not come in clearly See page 27 PC compatibility chart VESA Standard Vertical Frequency Horizontal Resolution Frequency 31 5 kHz 31 5 kHz 640 x 480 37 9 kHz 37 5 k
31. channel you want to add Then select Adding Channel in step 4 press or ENTER e To release the skipping channel Select Add in step 6 Clear All All channels are deleted from the channel memory Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press A v to select Channel then press or ENTER Press A v to select Add Delete then press or ENTER Press a v to select Clear All then press or ENTER Press EXIT to return to the normal screen O1 a N Display the channel information Press DISPLAY to display the current channel or input source information on the screen When the TV receives a digital signal the digital information will appear for a few seconds e Channel number e Station name e Channel label if preset e Broadcast program name e V Chip rating e Signal type e Sleep timer e Audio language e Program guide e Picture size e Resolution When the TV receives an analog signal the analog information will appear e Channel number Channel label if preset e V Chip rating e Signal type e Sleep timer e Audio information Stereo SAP or Mono e Picture size e Resolution Setting MTS SAP stereo mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program This feature is called Multi channel Television Sound MTS The TV with MTS can receive mono sound stereo sound and Secondary Audio Programs SAP The SAP feature allows a T
32. d while watching a program especially on a larger than life flat panel display Care should be taken to place or install the display where it cannot be pushed pulled over or knocked down Care should be taken to route all cords and cables connected to the flat panel display so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children WALL MOUNTING IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY ALWAYS e Use a mount that has been recommended by the display manufacturer and or listed by an independent laboratory such as UL CSA ETL e Follow all instructions supplied by the display and wall mount manufacturers e If you have any doubts about your ability to safely install your flat panel display contact your retailer about professional installation e Make sure that the wall where you are mounting the display is appropriate Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls with steel studs or old cinder block construction lf you are unsure contact a professional installer e A minimum of two people are required for installation Flat panel displays can be heavy EAN Note CEA is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the 161 billion U S INY EA consumer electronics industry More than 2 200 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA Consumer Electronics Association membership including legislative advocacy market research technical training and www CE org safety education industry promotion a
33. der QUICK REFERENCE QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS 1 Attach your antenna to the back of the TV See page 12 2 Connect the AC plug for the TV into the wall outlet O gt K gt gt gt 00000000 E MS lt ee e Place the TV close to the AC outlet and keep the power plug within reach e TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT TOUCH UN INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES WITH THE AC CORD CONNECTED 3 How to turn on the TV for the first time A Press POWER on TV POWER B POWER indicator on the front of the TV lights GREEN S NOTE POWER indicator e Speaker cannot be detached from the TV e TV angle cannot be adjusted EN 7 QUICK REFERENCE If the remote control fails to operate TV functions replace the batteries in the remote control unit 1 Open the battery cover 2 Insert two AA size batteries 3 Close the battery cover supplied with the product e Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the and indications in the battery compartment Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion Be sure to follow the instructions b
34. does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way and f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 21 Wall or ceiling mounting When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer EN 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL e Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 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
35. e making connections Connecting a Blu ray Disc DVD Player or HD Cable Satellite Set top Box E When using HDMI cable INPUT 4 or 5 The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface terminal is an audio video interface that enables a connection for audio and video signals using a single cable The HDMI terminal supports high resolution video input e Blu ray disc player e DVD player e HD cable satellite set top box Rear of the TV AUDIO n DIGITAL AUDIO its R L COAXIAL Y Pb Pr m AUDIO R L MONO VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO R L MONO VIDEO HDMI certified cable COMPONENT E e Supported Audio format Linear PCM sampling rate 32 44 1 48kHz and Dolby Digital e Digital audio cannot be output when the HDMI input E When using DVI HDMI conversion cable INPUT 4 e Blu ray disc player e DVD player e HD cable satellite set top box AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO Bisi R L COAXIAL Y Pb Pr AUDIO n R L MONO VIDEO DVI HDMI conversion cable OO O F AUDIO INPUT 1 R L MONO VIDEO DVI OUT AUDIO 3 5 mm stereo minijack cable e When using an DVI HDMI conversion cable you should make an analog audio connection In this case in addition to connecting an DVI HDMI conversion cable to the INPUT 4 HDMI1 terminal connect an audio cable to the
36. eat steps 1 5 for other channels You can assign a label to each channel 6 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen To erase channel labels 1 Selecta channel with a label which you want to remove 2 Press MENU then press A v to select Channel then press or ENTER Press A v to select Ch Label then press or ENTER to display the Ch Label menu 3 Press 4 v to select Label Clear Press or ENTER 4 Repeat steps 1 4 to erase other channel labels 5 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen Watching TV Favorite channel setting This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels in 4 different categories By setting the favorite channels in advance you can select your favorite channels easily Programming favorite channel 1 Select the channel you want to register as a favorite channel 2 Press MENU then press A v to select Channel then press or ENTER Press 4 v to select Favorite Ch then press or ENTER The Favorite Ch menu will appear 3 Press A v to select Set and then press or ENTER 4 Press to select the position and then press ENTER to register 5 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen 6 You can jump to the registered favorite channels directly using four FAVORITE CH AUDIO CC VIEWMODE AV MODE Ca 8 Cc o FAVORITE CH Deleting a favorite channel 1 Repeat steps 2 in above procedure 2 Press A v to select Clear
37. elect Setup then press or ENTER 3 Press 4 v to select Closed Caption then press gt or ENTER The Closed Caption menu displays 4 Press A v to select Digital CC Preset then press lt gt to select Custom 5 Press 4 v to select CC Advanced then press gt or ENTER 6 Press A v to select the desired item then press lt gt to change the setting 7 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen Selectable parameters available in each adjustment item Item Selectable parameter Auto Small Standard Large Text Type Auto Style1 Style2 Style3 Style4 Styles Style6 Style7 Text Edge Auto None Raised Depressed Uniform Left Shadow Right Shadow Text Color Auto Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Text Auto Solid Transparent Translucent Opacity Flashing Background Auto Black White Red Green Blue Color Yellow Magenta Cyan Background Auto Solid Transparent Translucent Opacity Flashing e This feature is designed to customize Digital Captions only The Auto value depends on the broadcasting station You cannot set both Text Color and Background Color as asame color e You cannot set both Text Opacity and Background Opacity to Transparent Password setting for parental control Allows you to use a password to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed IMPORTANT
38. elow e Do not mix batteries of different types Different types of batteries have different characteristics e 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 e Remove batteries as soon as they are worn out Chemicals that leak from batteries that come in contact with skin can cause a rash If you find any chemical leakage wipe thoroughly with a cloth The batteries supplied with this product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions If you will not be using the remote control unit for an extended period of time remove batteries from it SHARP Remote control sensor IMPORTANT The POWER indicator on the television should light GREEN indicating you have power to the TV If the POWER indicator on the television still does not light up press POWER on the remote control to turn the power on POWER DISPLAY INPUT e OO MUTE oa IMPORTANT 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 Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION c scssecseeseeeseees 1 License information ooononccccnnnccconncnconennanonennnanennnnns 2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER o ooonccccnccoconnnnnccnnnnnanonnnnns
39. enu screen will return to normal Monitor screen automatically Other convenience functions icon Selected item Picture Picture Setting Brightness Contrast You can adjust the picture quality to your preference Ki Sharpness Color Tint Color Temperature Bluish Cool Neutral Standard Reddish Warm Backlight Backlight adjusts the screen brightness for improved picture clarity DBC On Off Use this feature to change the Black level automatically according to the brightness of an image The Black level will become dark in a dark scene AV Mode For a clear cut image emphasizing high contrast useful for sports viewing Standard For a highly defined image in a normal lighting Memory Allows the user to customize settings as desired You can set the mode for each input source View Mode See page 20 Film Mode On Off A smoother motion may be obtained by setting the Film Mode to On when you view a DVD from the DVD player PC Setting Hor Position Ver Position To adjust the horizontal vertical position of the image on the PC Monitor see page 16 17 screen Each video standard will require a different value for this setting To minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background Phase This must be adjusted after the frequency has been set optimize picture quality DNR Digital Noise Reduction can reduce the roughness of the picture Audio di MTS Stereo SAP Mono Seepage19 S enjoy
40. ess or ENTER Press A v to select Auto Ch Memory then press or ENTER 3 Press 4 v to select Signal Type then press lt gt to select Cable or Air 4 Press A v to select Automatic Search then press or ENTER 5 The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area e It may take from 15 minutes to 30 minutes to complete memorizing digital cable channels Depending on the reception condition a bar display may not advance for several minutes please be patient e Memorizing channels is best accomplished during evening PRIMETIME hours as more stations are broadcasting digital signals Memorizing channels can only be accomplished while a station is broadcasting a digital signal to set that channel into memory e New digital channels may be added to your area periodically it is recommended to perform the Automatic Search procedure regularly Skipping stored channel You can set channel selection disabled using CHA v 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 2 Press A v to select Channel then press or ENTER 3 Press A V to select Add Delete then press or ENTER 4 Press a v to select Add Delete then press or ENTER 5 Press A v to select the channel that you want to skip 6 Press to select Delete for selected channel 7 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen e To add a digital channel you are watching Select a
41. g for parental control 23 How to enter the Lock menu 23 To clear the all V Chpsettnges 23 Parental control V CHIP 24 TV Parental Guidelines TV Guidelines 24 Voluntary movie rating system MPAA 24 Canadian rating systems 25 Canadian English ratings 25 Canadian French ratings 25 How to temporarily release the V Chip block 25 Other convenience functions 26 Menu operation buttons n nnaannannnnnnennnennnenna 26 Quick guide for MENU operation 26 AA 28 LEOUPISS ee lt E 28 Troubleshooting Error Message 28 Troubleshooting PC mode 28 SPECICATION S ne cm 29 Calling for Service sms 30 LIMITED WARRANTY 2 31 Dimensional Drawings e The dimensional drawings for the TV set are shown on the inside back cover Part names TV Front TV Left Remote control sensor POWER indicator Volume VOL A gt GE E INPUT ENTER button e The buttons on the main unit have the same functions as the same buttons on the remote control Fundamentally this operation manual provides a description based on operation using the remote control TV Rear m
42. g force may scratch the surface of the cabinet e f the cabinet is very dirty wipe with a soft cloth cotton flannel etc soaked in neutral detergent diluted with water and thoroughly wrung out and then wipe with a soft dry cloth e The cabinet is primarily made of plastic Avoid using benzene thinner and other solvents as these may deform the cabinet and cause the paint to peel off e Do not apply insecticides or other volatile liquids Also do not allow the cabinet to remain in contact with rubber or vinyl products for a long period of time Plasticizers inside the plastic may cause the cabinet to deform and cause the paint to peel off IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caring for the Liquid Crystal panel e Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling e Gently wipe the surface of the display panel with a soft cloth cotton flannel etc To protect the display panel do not use a dirty cloth liquid cleaners or a chemical cloth wet dry sheet type cloth etc This may damage the surface of the display panel e Wiping with a hard cloth or using strong force may scratch the surface of the display panel e Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the display panel when it is really dirty It may scratch the surface of the display panel when wiped strongly e If the display panel is dusty use an anti static brush which is commercially available to clean it e To avoid scratching the frame or
43. ion please read the following precautions carefully before using the product Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the O E 0 d O O1 P ND Dr gt rm e e e Nm Wei apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
44. l Parental Guidance Intended for a general audience but may not be suitable for younger children under the age of 8 because it could contain controversial themes or issues Over 14 Years Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements of the storyline but it must be integral to the development of plot or character Language usage could be profane and nudity present within the context of the theme Adults Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of violence which while related to the development of plot character or themes are intended for adult viewing Could contain graphic language and portrayals of sex and nudity Example If you select Q this will automatically block the higher ratings PG 14 and 18 Canadian French ratings Rating SO Description Exempt programming General All ages and children contains minimal direct violence but may be integrated into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner General but inadvisable for young children May be viewed by a wide public audience but could contain scenes disturbing to children under 8 who cannot distinguish between imaginary and real situations Recommended for viewing with parent Over 13 years Could contain scenes of frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended for viewing with parent Over 16 years Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence Over 18 years O
45. languages 1 In digital TV mode press AUDIO and the Audio Language menu screen displays 2 Press 4 v or 0 6 to select your desired language 3 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen e Digital audio is active only when receiving digital boardcasting not when receiving analog boardcasting View mode for 4 3 programs 1 Press VIEW MODE e The View mode menu displays e The menu lists the view mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently being received 2 Press 0 3 or a to select each view mode directly while the View mode menu is still on the screen e Each time VIEW MODE is pressed View Mode item toggles e You can also select View Mode item by pressing A V e You can sequentially select a view mode that has its own aspect ratio O O OJ O O y Side Bar Suitable for viewing conventional 4 3 programs in their normal format S Stretch Smart stretch Suitable for stretching 4 3 programs to fill the screen Zoom Suitable for viewing wide screen 2 35 1 anamorphic DVDs in full screen Stretch This mode is useful for 1 78 1 DVDs When viewing 1 85 1 DVDs stretch mode will still show very thin black bands at the top and bottom of the screen Dot by Dot for PC HDMI mode only Detects the resolution of the signal of the image and it will be shown on the screen with same amount of pixels e You can enter to the same menu screen from Picture menu
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47. light Default setting Store Not qualify for ENERGY STAR Backlight maximum e If you want to change this setting you can adjust the Backlight setting See page 27 4 Press a v to select Signal Type then press lt gt to select Cable or Air Air VHF UHF channels Cable CABLE TV channels 5 Press A v to select Automatic Search then press or ENTER 6 The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area e t may take from 15 minutes to 30 minutes to complete memorizing digital cable channels Depending on the reception condition a bar display may not advance for several minutes please be patient e f you press ENTER in the process of Auto Setup the Auto Setup stops and changes to the normal screen e When you make a menu selection your changes occur immediately You do not have to press EXIT to see your changes Turning off the power Press POWER on the TV or POWER on the remote control e The TV enters standby mode and the image on the screen disappears e The POWER indicator on the TV changes to Red e f you are not going to use this TV for a long period of time be sure to remove the AC cord from the power outlet e Weak electric power is still consumed even when the power is turned off Changing channels You can change channels in several ways Method 1 Using CH A v on the remote control unit or on the TV e If your cable TV system includes
48. nal at the rear of the TV set 1 A 75 ohm system is generally a round cable with F type Moila F type connector should be connector that can easily be attached to a terminal fingertightened only without tools Commercially available When connecting the RF cable to the TV set do not tighten F type SES F type connector with tools If tools are used it may cause damage to your TV set The a 75 ohm coaxial cable round breaking of internal circuit etc AN 2 300 ohm system is a flat twin lead cable that can be F type connector ea attached to a 75 ohm terminal through a 300 75 ohm Ke S DE adapter Commercially available 300 ohm twin lead cable flat 75 ohm coaxial cable Connecting Antenna Cable Zn Home Antenna O Cable without a Cable TV lead In terminal 75 ohm CATV converter _ S S Coca cable e Connect the antenna cable to the commercially available TV using one of the methods in the VHF UHF antenna illustration as shown D or Home Antenna 75 ohm coaxial cable round terminal 75 ohm o gt EH Coaxial cable commercially available 3 Combination VHF UHF antenna
49. nd the fostering of business and strategic relationships EN 5 EN 6 Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product AA size battery X2 Page 8 Remote control unit X1 Page 8 e Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV QUICK REFERENCE Attaching the stand AC cord X1 Page 7 Operation manual X1 Stand unit X1 Page 6 e Before attaching or detaching the stand unplug the AC cord from the AC input terminal e Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on This will prevent it from being damaged e Attach the stand in the correct direction e Be sure to follow the instructions Incorrect installation of the stand may result in the TV falling over 1 Confirm the 8 screws supplied with the TV Short screws X4 Long screws X4 used in step 2 used in step 3 2 Remove the covering sheet of the stand 1 Attach the base to the post 2 Attach the base to the 4 screws into the 4 holes on the bottom of the base Hex key R Screw DE WK A D Insert the stand into the openings on the bottom of the TV 2 Insert and tighten the 4 screws into the 4 holes on the rear of the TV Soft cushion S S 4 For protection sheets are covering the product Please remove these sheets before use e To detach the stand perform the step in reverse or
50. ned no captions will display on screen Setting to Off If text is not available in your viewing area a black rectangle may appear on screen If this happens setting the CC e When selecting Closed Captions the captioning will be delayed approx 10 seconds If no caption signal is received no captions will appear but the television will remain in the Caption Mode Misspellings or unusual characters may occasionally appear during Closed Captioning This is normal with Closed Captioning especially with live programs This is because during live programs captions are also entered live These transmissions do not allow time for editing Closed Captions When Captions are being displayed on screen displays such as volume and mute may be seen but may interfere with Some Cable TV systems and copy protection systems may interfere with the Closed Captioned signal If using an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor the Closed Caption Decoder may not appear or may appear with strange characters or misspelled words In this case adjust the antenna for better reception or use an outdoor antenna displayed When a Digital TV Program has both Digital Closed Caption and Analog Closed Caption signals Digital Closed Caption is Watching TV Caption setup This function allows you to adjust the closed caption screen appearance to suit your preference 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 2 Press A v to s
51. nly for adult viewing Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme violence Example If you select 8 ans this will automatically block the higher ratings 13 ans 16 ans and 18 ans Canadian English ratings How to temporarily release the V Chip block 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in TV Parental Guidelines TV Guidelines The V Chip block is working and censors a broadcast D A P Ai 2 Select CAN ENG Rating then press or ENTER This program has been blocked displays Press A v to select E C C8 G PG 14 or 18 1 Press MUTE while the V Chip is working and then then press ENTER the password entering menu displays 3 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen 2 Enter your 4 digit password with 0 9 then press ENTER At this time V Chip block temporarily releases Canadian French ratings Reactivating the temporarily released V Chip block Method 1 Change to the other channel 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in TV Parental Guidelines Method 2 Switch off the TV power TV Guidelines E 2 Select CAN FRE Rating then press or ENTER Press 4 v to select E G 8 ans 13 ans 16 ans e Performing any of the two above will activate the V Chip or 18 ans then press ENTER block 3 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen EN 25 EN 26 Other convenience functions Menu operation buttons Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu MEN
52. 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 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 e The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger flat panel displays are popular purchases However flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer s recommendations e Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers bookcases shelves desks speakers chests or carts may fall over and cause injury THIS MANUFACTURER CARES e The consumer electronics industry is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe TUNE INTO SAFETY e One size does NOT fit all Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for the safe installation and use of your flat panel display Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for proper use of this product Don t allow children to climb on or play with furniture and television sets Don t place flat panel displays on furniture that can easily be used as steps such as a chest of drawers Remember that children can become excite
53. splay subtitles of TV programs superimposed over the program s picture Generally Closed Captions in English are transmitted on C1 and Closed Captions in other languages are transmitted on C2 In the Closed Caption system the T1 or T2 services display text that is unrelated to the program being viewed e g weather or news These services are also superimposed over the program currently being viewed Tune the TV to the desired program Press CC and the Closed Caption screen displays Press or to setting the CC Setting to On Press A v to select Analog Caption or Digital Caption da GO MM When you select Analog Caption you can choose C1 C2 C3 C4 T1 T2 T3 and T4 When you select Digital Caption you can choose from CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 and CS6 5 Press lt gt to select the desired Closed Caption mode for both Digital and Analog Caption 6 Press a v to select CC Priority then press lt gt to select Digital CC or Analog CC e Depending on the broadcast signal some Analog Captions will function with a Digital broadcast signal This step prevent that two kind of captions are overlapping 7 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen e To turn the Closed Caption feature off setting the CC Setting to Off e You can enter the Closed Caption menu from setup menu e If the program or video you selected is not closed captio
54. st be able to provide proof of purchase to the servicer which proof must include the date of purchase To the extent permitted by applicable state law the warranties set forth are in lieu of and exclusive of all other warranties express or implied Specifically ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUDED ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR USE AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED IF UNDER APPLICABLE STATE LAW IMPLIED WARRANTIES MAY NOT VALIDLY BE DISCLAIMED OR EXCLUDED THE DURATION OF SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS LIMITED TO THE PERIOD S FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS 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 Correction of defects in the manner and for the period of time described herein shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims whether based on contract negligence strict liability or otherwise Sharp does not warrant nor shall Sharp be liable or in any
55. standard CCIR American TV Standard ATSC NTSC System Function Receiving VHF UHF Channel caty VHF 2 13ch UHF 14 69ch 1 135ch non scrambled channel only Digital Terrestrial 2 69ch Broadcast 8VSB Digital Cable 1 135ch non scrambled channel only 64 256 QAM Audio multiplex BTSC System 5 0W x 2 AV in S VIDEO in AV in COMPONENT in Audio in Share with INPUT 2 NPUT 4 HDMI in with HDCP Audio in INPUT 5 HDMI in with HDCP NPUT 6 15 pin mini D sub female connector Audio in 3 5 mm stereo minijack OUTPUT Analog audio output x 1 Digital coaxial audio output x 1 PCM Dolby Digital ANT CABLE 75 O Unbalance F Type x 1 for Analog VHF UHF CATV and Digital AIR CABLE English French Spanish Power Requirement AC 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption 63 W 0 7 W Standby with AC 120V TV stand 20 5 Ibs 9 3 kg TV only 16 9 lbs 7 7 kg Dimension TV stand 26 32 x 20 x 9 16inch WxHxD 26 32 x 18 64 x 3 ainch Operating temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C n gt Audio out Terminals Rear INPUT 1 INPUT 2 NPUT 3 O O U D 5 O C D Q D O O gt lt O Emergency alert messages via Cable are unreceivable The dimensional drawings are shown on the inside back cover e Typical time for power output decrease of about one half assuming continuous use in a room with normal lighting normal brightness and temperature at 77 F 25 C e As part of
56. t literature accessories supplies or customer assistance please call 1 800 BE SHARP LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand Liquid Crystal Display product the Product when shipped in its original container will be free from defective workmanship and materials and agrees that it will at its option either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period s set forth below This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product or if the serial number or model number affixed to the Product has been removed defaced changed altered or tampered with This warranty does not cover installation or signal reception problems This limited warranty will not apply if the Product has been or is being used in a commercial setting or application this warranty is meant solely for the non commercial household use of the Product by consumers in their home or residence If you intend to or already use this Product for commercial purposes or in a commercial setting there are warranties available to cover your use of this Product the terms of which may vary Please contact 1 888 GO SHARP for further information In order to enforce your rights under this limited warranty you should follow the steps set forth below You mu
57. ting then press or 3 Press A v to select the desired rating then press ENTER ENTER 4 Press 4 v lt 4 to select the desired rating then 4 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen press ENTER 5 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen Watching TV Canadian rating systems e The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio Television and Telecommunications Commission CRTC policy on violence in television programming e 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 e When setting the V CHIP on the Canadian system you can choose either the Canadian English ratings or the Canadian French ratings Canadian English ratings EEN Exempt Includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming Children Intended for younger children under the age of 8 years Pays careful attention to themes that could threaten their sense of security and well being Children over 8 years old Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on the screen General Considered acceptable for all age groups Appropriate viewing for the entire family contains very little violence physical verbal or emotiona
58. tion point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product EN 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAUTION TOPREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT WARNING FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical This product utilizes tin lead solder and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae org the
59. way responsible for Products which have been subject to abuse including but not limited to improper voltage accident misuse negligence lack of reasonable care alteration modification tampering misuse improper operation or maintenance or any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than a Sharp authorized servicer Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage Some states do not allow limits on warranties or on remedies for breach in certain transactions in such states the limits herein may not apply THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE FIFTY 50 UNITED STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND PUERTO RICO Model Specific Section Your Product Model Number amp Description LC 26SB28UT Liquid Crystal Television Be sure to have this information available when you need service for your Product Warranty Period for this Product One 1 year parts and labor from the date of purchase Additional Exclusions from Image Retention resulting from a fixed image being displayed for long Warranty Coverage if any periods of time is not covered by this Limited Warranty see Operation Manual on how to prevent this Where to Obtain Service From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer please call Sharp toll free at 1 800 B
60. y of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal e To prevent fire never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the TV set e To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items e Do not display a still picture for a long time as this could cause an afterimage to remain e To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to dripping or splashing No objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the product e Do not insert foreign objects into the product Inserting objects in the air vents or other openings may result in fire or electric shock Exercise special caution when using the product around children Precautions when transporting the TV e When transporting the TV never carry it by holding or otherwise putting pressure onto the display Be sure to always carry the TV by two people holding it with two hands one hand on each side of the TV Caring for the Cabinet e Use a soft cloth cotton flannel etc and gently wipe the surface of the cabinet e Using a chemical cloth wet dry sheet type cloth etc may deform the components of the main unit cabinet or cause cracking e Wiping with a hard cloth or using stron
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