Page 2 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC; CAUTION; TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE; to operate this equipment.
2 IMPORTANT:To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Model No.: Serial No.: IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT ...
Page 3 - Trademarks
3 • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR when "Home" is selected for "TV Location".Setting "TV Location" to "Home" allows the TV to achieve an ene...
Page 4 - DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 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 t...
Page 6 - It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat Panel Display
6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caring for the Liquid Crystal panel • Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling.• Gently wipe the surface of the display panel with a soft cloth (cotton, fl annel, etc.). To protect the display panel, do not use a dirty cloth,...
Page 7 - Attaching/Detaching the Stand; Setting the TV on the Wall; Using an optional bracket to mount the TV; QUICK REFERENCE; Hanging on the wall
7 Attaching/Detaching the Stand • Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord. • Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being damaged. CAUTION • Attach the stand in the correct direction. • Do not remove the stand fro...
Page 8 - Experiencing HD images; An HDTV without an HD source is just an ordinary TV.; Using the Remote Control Unit; Cautions regarding the remote control unit; QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS; POWER
8 QUICK REFERENCE 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: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD quality antenna• HD cable/satellite subscription• HD compatible external equipment • For in...
Page 9 - Antennas; NOTICE; Open the battery cover.; Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Unit; Preparation; Connecting Antenna; Cable
9 300-ohm twin-lead cable 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 75-ohm coaxial cable IN OUT 300-ohm twin-lead cable VHFANTENNA UHFANTENNA Combiner (commercially available) 300/75-ohm adapter (commercially available) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) Cable TV lead-In Coaxial cable(co...
Page 10 - Part Names
10 Part Names TV (Front) OPC indicator (See page 18.) OPC sensor * (See page 18.) POWER indicator (See page 12.) Remote control sensor TV (Rear/Side) *1 See page 11 for external equipment connection.*2 See pages 12 and 17 for button operations.*3 See page 8 for connecting the AC cord.*4 See page 21 ...
Page 11 - Connecting to External Equipment; INPUT; Connecting an Audio Amplifi er; Connecting a PC
11 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 15.) For connecting the TV to external equipment, use commercially available cables.•...
Page 12 - Turning On/Off the Power; Watching TV; Initial Installation
12 POWER Turning On/Off the Power Press POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit to turn the power on. The POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. The Initial Installation starts when the TV powers on for the fi rst time. If the TV has been turned on before, the Initial Installation will not be ...
Page 13 - Direct Button Operation
13 Direct Button Operation Changing Volume You can change the volume by pressing VOL k / l on the TV or on the remote control unit. To increase the volume, press VOL k . To decrease the volume, press VOL l . 20 Audio status Output device Output Select Fixed Variable Speaker Variable sound Mute When ...
Page 14 - AV MODE; Press; PC; Operating On-Screen Display Menu; Displays the menu screen.; Digital broadcasting audio mode; FREEZE
14 AV MODE AV MODE gives you several viewing options to choose from to best match the surrounding environment of the TV, which can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of program watched or the type of image input from external equipment. Press AV MODE . Current AV MODE displays. Press AV ...
Page 15 - DISPLAY
15 Direct Button Operation ⑬ INPUT To view external source images, select the input source by pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. 1 Press INPUT . A list of selectable sources appears. 2 Press INPUT again or press a / b to select the input source. Each time INPUT is pressed, the i...
Page 16 - You can select the screen size.; For PC input mode
16 Direct Button Operation VIEW MODE You can select the screen size. 1 Press VIEW MODE . The View Mode menu displays.The menu lists the View Mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently being received. 2 Press VIEW MODE or a / b while the View Mode menu is displayed to select a des...
Page 17 - On-Screen Display Menu; On-Screen Display Menu Operation
17 Example Audio Only Input Select Color System Output Select Digital Caption Setup Digital Caption Info. Program Title Display Favorite CH Operation Lock Out Demo Mode Identification Software Update Option 1 Item displayed in yellow This indicates the item currently selected.Press ENTER to go to th...
Page 18 - Picture Menu; OPC Setting; Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen.; Advanced Picture Setting
18 Color Temp. (Color Temperature) For a better white balance, use color temperature correction. High: White with bluish tone Mid-High:Middle:Mid-Low:Low: White with reddish tone Active Contrast Automatically adjusts the image contrast according to the scene. On: Automatically adjusts the image cont...
Page 19 - Audio Menu; This function allows you to enjoy bass-enhanced sound.; Power Control Menu; Power control setting allows you to save energy.; Setup Menu
19 Audio Menu You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. Selected item c button d button Treble For weaker treble For stronger treble Bass For weaker bass For stronger bass Balance Decrease audio from the right speaker Decrease audio from the left speaker Audio ...
Page 20 - CH Setup; Input Skip; to select the new name for the input; Position; PC Setup; Input Signal (for Analog PC Input Mode Only)
20 CH Setup If Initial Installation does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channels. Air/Cable: Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable". CH Search: Channel auto search ma...
Page 21 - PC Audio Select
21 On-Screen Display Menu Fine Sync. Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to change image position using "Auto Sync.". In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed to optimize the image. H-Pos.: Centers the image by moving it to the left or right. V-Pos.: Centers ...
Page 22 - You can set and change the secret number by using
22 On-Screen Display Menu Parental CTRL(Parental Control Setting) Secret No. Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. IMPORTANT: Three conditions must be met to enable the V-Chip (see pages 22 to 24): 1. Secret No. is registered. 2. V-Chip/V-Chip...
Page 24 - Canadian French Ratings; MENU; Option Menu; Audio Only
24 On-Screen Display Menu Canadian French Ratings Example MPAA TV Guidelines Can. English Ratings Can. French Ratings 8ans+ 13ans+ 16ans+ 18ans+ NONE G E Block Block Block Block ----- ----- Press a / b to adjust the item to your desired position. "Block" indicates the item is blocked. Press ...
Page 25 - The current version of the TV software is displayed.; Software Update
25 On-Screen Display Menu Digital Caption Setup This function allows you to adjust the closed caption screen appearance to suit your preference. You can adjust 8 items: “Font Size”, “Font Style”, “Font Color”, “Font Opacity”, “Background Color”, “Background Opacity”, “Font Edge” and “Edge Color”. Ex...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting; Appendix
27 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. Page 12 If the indicator on the TV does not light up, press POWER on the TV. • Is the AC cord disconnected? Page 8 • Has the power been turned on? Page 12 • Unit cannot be operated. • Ext...
Page 29 - Specifi cations; Optional Accessory
29 Item Model: LC-40D68UT LCD panel Size 40 o Class (40 o Diagonal) Resolution 2,073,600 pixels (1,920 g 1,080) TV Function TV-standard (CCIR) American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System Receiving Channel VHF/UHF VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69ch CATV 1-135ch (non-scrambled channel only) Digital Terrestrial Broadca...
Page 30 - The secret number is; CLEARING THE SECRET NUMBER; PC Compatibility Chart
30 • As a precautionary measure, make a note of your secret number above, cut it from this manual, and keep it in a safe place. The secret number is . CLEARING THE SECRET NUMBER If you forget the secret number, clear the secret number using the following procedure. 1 Select an item from the list bel...
Page 31 - SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
31 For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service, or to obtain product literature, accessories, supplies, or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP. Calling for Service LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163 SHARP CORPORATION CONSUME...
