Page 2 - or; and of the same rating as above,
SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fi tted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 13A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or ASA and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face o...
Page 3 - OPERATION MANUAL; Contents; ENGLISH
OPERATION MANUAL Contents .........................................................................................1Introduction ....................................................................................2 Dear SHARP customer .............................................................2Imp...
Page 4 - Introduction; Precautions when transporting the TV; Trademarks
• “HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.” Introduction • Cleaning—Unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. Use a damp cloth to clean the product. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol clea...
Page 5 - Remote control unit
Introduction 15 1617 18192021 22 23 24 25 4 3 2 56 789 10 11 12 13 14 1 1 B (Standby/On) (Page 10) 2 Buttons for useful operations m (Teletext) ATV: Display analogue teletext. (Page 14) DTV: Select MHEG-5 and teletext for DTV. (Page 14) k (Reveal hidden Teletext) (Page 14) [ (Subtitle) ATV/DTV/Exter...
Page 7 - Preparation; Supplied accessories; Insert the stand into the openings on the
Preparation Supplied accessories Attaching the stand unit • Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal.• Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being damaged. CAUTION• Attach the stand in t...
Page 8 - Inserting the batteries; Open the battery cover.; Using the remote control unit
Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the first time, insert two “AAA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control unit fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. Open the battery cover. Insert two supplied “A...
Page 9 - Quick guide; Initial installation overview; Now you can watch TV.; Start searching
Quick guide Initial installation overview Follow the below steps one by one when using the TV for the first time. Some steps may not be necessary depending on your TV installation and connection. Preparation n Connect antenna cable to the antenna terminal. (Page 8) o If necessary, insert CA card int...
Page 10 - Before turning on the power; Setting the TV on the wall; Bundling the cables
Before turning on the power Quick guide Supplying power to the antenna You must supply power to the antenna in order to receive digitally/terrestrially broadcast stations after connecting the antenna cable to the antenna input terminal on the back of your TV. 1. Press MENU and the menu screen displa...
Page 11 - Initial auto installation; Checking signal strength; OK; Is the antenna cable connected?
Quick guide Initial auto installation When the TV powers on for the first time after purchase, the initial auto installation wizard appears. Follow the menus and make the necessary settings one after another. Checking signal strength and channel strength If you install a DVB-T antenna for the first ...
Page 12 - Watching TV; Changing channels; With P; Selecting external video source; Selecting Sound mode; LR; Daily operation
Watching TV TV indicator status B indicator Status Off Power off Green Power on Red Standby 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 power outlet. • A small amount of electric power is still consumed even when a is turned off. Chang...
Page 13 - EPG Overview; Search for a programme by category (Page 12); Useful settings for using EPG
Watching TV EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) is a programme list that is displayed on the screen. With the EPG, you can check the schedule of DTV/RADIO/DATA, view detailed information about them, tune to an event currently on-air and set a timer for future events. EP...
Page 14 - Selecting a programme using EPG; again
Selecting a programme using EPG 3 Check programme information Press a / b / c / d to select the programme you want to check. Press R . EPG [Mon]16/04 10:57 AM [DTV-TV] Today (Tue)20 (Wed)21 (Thu)22 (Fri)23 (Sat)24 (Sun)25 (Mon)26 040 10 : 00AM - 1 : 00 AM BBC News 24 BBC News Programme Info. Back to...
Page 15 - Timer recording using EPG; Cancelling the timer recording
Watching TV Timer recording using EPG You can record TV programmes using data from the EPG. Press EPG . Press a / b / c / d to select the programme you want to record, and then press OK . Press c / d to select the preferred timer setting, and then press OK . EPG [Mon]16/04 10:57 AM [DTV-TV] Today (T...
Page 16 - Buttons for teletext operations; Sample MHEG5 screen; Teletext; Turning on and off Teletext; Press
Buttons for teletext operations Buttons Description P ( r / s ) Increase or decrease the page number. Colour (R/G/Y/B) Select a group or block of pages displayed in the coloured brackets at the bottom of the screen by pressing the corresponding Colour (R/G/Y/B) on the remote control unit. 0 - 9 Dire...
Page 17 - Connecting external devices; Introduction to connections; HDMI device
Connecting external devices E Before connecting ... • Be sure to turn off the TV and any devices before making any connections.• Firmly connect a cable to a terminal or terminals.• Carefully read the operation manual of each external device for possible connection types. This also helps you get the ...
Page 18 - HDMI connection; Supported video signal:; Component connection
HDMI connection Connecting external devices The HDMI connections (High Definition Multimedia Interface) permit digital video and audio transmission via a connection cable from a player/recorder. The digital picture and sound data are transmitted without data compression and therefore lose none of th...
Page 19 - SCART connection; Controlling devices with SCART using AV Link; One Touch Play; Decoder; VCR; Decoder; Decoder
SCART connection Connecting external devices E When using the EXT 1 (SCART) terminal E When using the EXT 2 (SCART) terminal If your VCR supports TV-VCR advanced AV Link systems, you can connect the VCR using a fully wired SCART cable. Controlling devices with SCART using AV Link This TV incorporate...
Page 20 - Speaker/amplifier connection; Connect an amplifier with external speakers as shown below.; Amplifier with
Connecting external devices DIGITAL AUDIO IN L R AUX1 IN L R AUX OUT Speaker/amplifier connection Connect an amplifier with external speakers as shown below. E Connecting an amplifier with analogue audio input E Connecting an amplifier with digital audio input E After connecting Digital audio output...
Page 21 - Inserting a CA Card; General information on CI Module displays.; Menu; Adjustment parameters of each CA CARD displays.; Enquiry
Inserting a CA Card In order to receive coded digital stations, a Common Interface Module (CI Module) and a CA Card must be inserted in the CI slot of your TV set. (Page 8)The CI Module and the CA Card are not supplied accessories. They are usually available from your dealer. Inserting the CA Card i...
Page 22 - Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK; What you can do with AQUOS LINK; REC; REC STOP; You can select which HDMI device to operate using the; OPTION; AQUOS LINK
Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK What is AQUOS LINK? Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system devices (AV amplifier, DVD, Blu-ray Disc device) using a single remote control. NOTE • AQUOS LINK-compatible AQUOS...
Page 23 - Selecting recorder; AQUOS LINK Setup
Connecting an AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder only HDMI cable AQUOS AUDIO speaker system Connecting an AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder via the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system HDMI cable AQUOS BD Player/ AQUOS Recorder HDMI cable Optical AUDIO cable AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK Auto power on If this is activated, ...
Page 24 - Operating an AQUOS LINK device; Playback of titles using AQUOS LINK
AQUOS LINK Operating an AQUOS LINK device AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMI-connected device with one remote control. Open the remote control’s flip cover. Press PLAY I to start playback of a title. • See the right column, section “ Playback of titles using AQUOS LINK ” if you want to start ...
Page 25 - Menu operation; Common operations; Display the Menu; About the Guide Display; Operation without a remote control
Menu operation What is the Menu? • You need to bring up the On-Screen Display to perform settings for the TV. The On-Screen Display for the settings is called “Menu”. • The Menu enables various settings and adjustments.• The Menu can be operated with the remote control unit. Common operations 1 MENU...
Page 26 - Action Mode; ACTION; Film Mode; Picture Settings; Basic adjustment; Automatically adjust the brightness of the screen.; Adjustment items; OPC; Picture adjustments; Advanced
Action Mode This function improves LCD response and moving picture quality by reducing motion blur. Press ACTION to turn the Action Mode on/off. • The Action Mode screen indicates the current on/off status.• The Action Mode screen goes out after several seconds. Film Mode Automatically detects a fil...
Page 27 - Monochrome; For viewing a video in monochrome.; Range of OPC; 6 and a minimum of; Audio Settings; This function allows you to enjoy realistic “live” sound.; Power Save Settings; Audio adjustment; Audio; Surround; Audio; No Signal Off; AV Mode; AV MODE; AV MODE
Monochrome For viewing a video in monochrome. Range of OPC The brightness level range of the OPC sensor’s automatic adjustments can be set according to your preferences. The adjustment range of the OPC sensor can be set to a maximum of k 16 and a minimum of l 16. Selectable items Description Max. l ...
Page 28 - No Operation Off; Ecology; Sleep Timer; Channel Settings; Auto Installation; Digital channel settings; Programme Setup; Setup; Digital Setting; Buttons for Manual Adjust operation
The TV will automatically enter the standby mode if no operations are performed during the time span you set (“30min.” or “3hr.”). • Five minutes before the TV enters standby mode, the remaining time displays every minute. When set to “Yes” the TV activates the following power saving mode. • OPC set...
Page 29 - Analogue channel settings
Basic adjustment E Sort Channel positions can be sorted freely. Press c / d to select “Yes”, and then press OK . Press a / b / c / d to select the channel you want to move, and then press OK . Press a / b / c / d to move it to the desired position, and then press OK . Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all ...
Page 30 - Password/Parental lock settings; Child Lock; Enter the 4-digit number as a PIN using; Language; Subtitle; Digital Audio Language; Key Lock; Option
Basic adjustment Password/Parental lock settings Child Lock Setup Allows you to use a PIN to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. Change PIN Register a 4-digit password number to use the Child Lock function. Enter the 4-digit number as a PIN using 0 – 9 . Enter the same 4-digit ...
Page 31 - Useful Viewing functions; WSS; Selecting the picture size manually
Useful Viewing functions WSS Setup WSS signal 4:3 screen Selecting the WSS picture size automatically 4:3 Mode Setup The WSS signal has 4:3 auto-switching that allows you to select between Panorama and Normal. Selecting the WSS picture size manually Item Normal: Normal range keeping 4:3 or 16:9 aspe...
Page 32 - Other Picture and audio settings; For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical position.; Reducing noise on the screen
You can use this menu to set the appropriate picture size for viewing a 16:9 format TV programme on a 4:3 TV. Selecting the recording picture size manually REC Picture Size Digital Setup Setting to “4:3 TV” Setting to “16:9 TV” This function allows you to automatically change to the appropriate pict...
Page 33 - Display Settings; Time Format; Game Play Time; Programme Title Display; Time Display; You can display the channel information pressing; DTV Mode; Time and Title display
Useful Viewing functions Display Settings Channel display Time Display Option Item On: Display the clock time. On (half-hourly): Display the clock time in 30 minutes increments. Off: Hide the clock time. Time Format You can select the time format (either 24HR or AM/PM) for the clock time. Game Play ...
Page 34 - Other useful features; Setting when using external devices; Input Select; For setting the signal type of external equipment.; Input source settings; Input Label; You can assign each input source a label as you prefer.; Repeat until the name is fully spelt out.; Skipping specified input; Input Skip; Additional features; Standby Mode; Colour system settings; Colour System
Other useful features Setting when using external devices Input Select Option Item EXT 1: Y/C, CVBS, RGB EXT 2: Y/C, CVBS, RGB EXT 3: Auto, S-VIDEO, VIDEO For setting the signal type of external equipment. Input source settings NOTE • If no (colour) image displays, try changing to another signal typ...
Page 35 - Connecting a PC; You can select the picture size.; Normal; Analogue Connection; EXAMPLE; HDMI Connection
Connecting a PC Connecting a PC NOTE • The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible.• Refer to page 36 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV. • Macintosh adaptor may be required for use for some Macintosh computers. • When connecting to a PC, the correct input signal type is automatically...
Page 36 - Adjusting the PC image manually; Selecting input resolution; Input Signal; Adjusting the PC image automatically
Connecting a PC Adjusting the PC image manually 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 optimise the image. Press a / b to select the specific adjustment item. Press c / d to adjust the...
Page 37 - RS-232C port specifications
Connecting a PC C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4 RS-232C port specifications PC Control of the TV • When a programme is set, the TV can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can ...
Page 38 - PC compatibility chart
Connecting a PC PC compatibility chart Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Analogue (D- Sub) Digital (HDMI) VESA Standard VGA 640 g 480 31.5 kHz 60 Hz ✔ ✔ ✔ SVGA 800 g 600 37.9 kHz 60 Hz ✔ ✔ ✔ XGA 1024 g 768 48.4 kHz 60 Hz ✔ ✔ ✔ WXGA 1360 g 768 47.7 kHz 60 Hz ✔ ✔ ✔ SXGA 1280 g 1024 64...
Page 39 - Appendix; Troubleshooting; Information on the software license for this product; Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power. • Check if you pressed B on the remote control unit. If the indicator on the TV lights up red, press B . • Is the AC cord disconnected?• Check if you pressed a on the TV. • Unit cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning...
Page 40 - Updating your TV via DVB-T; Downloading the software; Download Setup; Message List; Identification; Information; Identification; Searching for updates*; CLEARING THE PASSWORD; CH
Appendix Updating your TV via DVB-T To ensure that your TV software version is always up to date, from time to time SHARP will make updated TV base software and DVB software available. Reset If complex adjustments are made so that the settings cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings...
Page 41 - Specifications; Optional accessory
Appendix Specifications Item 42 o LCD COLOUR TV, Model: LC-42X20E, LC-42X20S 46 o LCD COLOUR TV, Model: LC-46X20E, LC-46X20S 52 o LCD COLOUR TV, Model: LC-52X20E,LC-52X20S LCD panel 42 o Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD 46 o Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD 52 o Advanced Super View &am...
Page 42 - Rating table for Child Lock
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper...
Page 44 - SHARP CORPORATION; NEDERLANDS
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