Page 2 - IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted 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; ENGLISH; Dear SHARP customer; Important; Trademarks
1 OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH The illustrations and the OSD in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations.The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-46LE821E model. Dear SHARP customer Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LC...
Page 4 - Important safety precautions; WARNING; Introduction
2 Important safety precautions 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 cleaners. • Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when it is dirty. To protect the panel, do not use a chem...
Page 7 - Basic operation; Display the Menu; Exit the Menu screen; Select an item; Selecting in the Menu; Selecting options; EXAMPLE; LCFONT; NOTE
5 What is the Menu? You need to call up the OSD to perform settings for the TV. The OSD for the settings is called “Menu”. The “Menu” enables various settings and adjustments. Basic operation Display the Menu screen Press @ and the “Menu” screen displays. Exit the Menu screen The operation will exit...
Page 8 - Operation without a remote control unit; Supplied accessories
6 Introduction Operation without a remote control unit This function is useful when there is no remote control unit within your reach. Press @- and the “Menu” screen displays. Press !s/r instead of a/b or Yl/k instead of c/d to select the item. Press #b to complete the setting. 12 3 About the guide ...
Page 9 - Attaching the stand unit; CAUTION; Attaching the stand cover.; Preparation
7 Attaching the stand unit Before performing work, spread cushioning over the surface on which you will be laying the TV. This will prevent it from being damaged. CAUTION Attach the stand in the correct direction.Be sure to follow the instructions. Incorrect installation of the stand may result in t...
Page 10 - Open the battery cover.; Close the battery cover.; Angle of the remote control unit; Cautions regarding the remote control unit
8 Using the remote control unit Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the first time, insert two supplied “AAA” size alkaline batteries. When the batteries become depleted and the remote control unit fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. Open the battery co...
Page 11 - Initial installation overview; Language setting; Start searching; Quick guide
9 Initial installation overview Follow the steps below 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 Connect an antenna cable to the antenna terminal (Page 10). If necessary, insert a CA card into the CI...
Page 12 - Before turning on the power; Inserting the CA card into the CI module; Checking CI module information
10 Before turning on the power o q p 2 1 n Standard DIN45325 plug (IEC 169-2) 75 q coaxial cable AC cord (product shape varies in some countries) Check that the MAIN POWER switch on the rear of the TV is turned on ( ; ). Cable clamp (bundle the cables with the clamp) Place the TV close to th...
Page 13 - Initial auto installation; Digital broadcast setting; Searching for terrestrial broadcasts
11 Initial auto installation When the TV is powered on for the first time after purchase, the initial auto installation wizard appears. Follow the menus and make the necessary settings one after another. Confirm the following before turning on the power Is the antenna cable connected?Is the AC cord ...
Page 14 - Searching for cable broadcasts; Analogue broadcast setting
12 Quick guide Searching for cable broadcasts To change each item to the appropriate settings: Press a/b to select the menu, and then press ; . Scrambled stations [Yes] Search method [Channel] Start frequency Network ID [None] Symbol rate 1 Symbol rate 2 QAM modulation 1 QAM modulation 2 Reset Searc...
Page 15 - Checking signal strength; Checking channel strength; Channel strength of DVB-C; Supplying power to the antenna
13 Quick guide Checking signal strength and channel strength (DVB-T/T2/C) If you install a DVB-T/T2/C antenna for the first time or relocate it, you should adjust the alignment of the antenna to receive a good reception while checking the antenna setup screen. Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “View se...
Page 16 - Daily operation; Turning on/off the power; To standby mode; Changing channels; With; Watching TV
14 Daily operation Switching on/off Turning on/off the power Turn on ( ; ) the MAIN POWER switch on the rear of the TV (Page 4). To turn on the TV, press <a on the TV or >a on the remote control unit. To turn off the TV, press <a on the TV or >a on the remote control unit. Turn off ( a )...
Page 17 - Selecting a sound mode; DTV mode; ATV mode
15 Watching TV Selecting an external video source Once the connection is made, press b to display the “INPUT” screen, and then press b or a/b to switch over to the appropriate external source with ; . NOTE You can also select an external video source from “CH list” > “INPUT”. • TV INPUT Switchabl...
Page 18 - Basic setting; EPG; Confirmation for the “EPG” setting; EPG display settings; Display range setup; Option; Genre icon setup; Genre icon list
16 Watching TV EPG EPG 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. Useful settings for using EPG Basic setting View setting EPG If you want to use the EPG for...
Page 19 - Selecting a programme using EPG
17 Selecting a programme using EPG Basic operation Display/Close the EPG screen Press EPG . E Select Enter Back Exit AM PM Programme info. Search by genre Search by date Timer list NOTE You can also display the EPG screen from “Menu” > “EPG” > “EPG”. • Select a programme Select the time span P...
Page 20 - Timer setup using EPG; Cancelling the timer setup
18 Watching TV Display the timer list for TV programmes Press B . Refer to page 18 for the timer setup. Timer setup using EPG You can switch to a programme at a set time. Press EPG . Press a/b/c/d to select the programme you want to set, and then press ; . Back to EPG Watch No Programme info. Next P...
Page 21 - Teletext; Turning teletext on/off; Using the MHEG-5 application
19 Teletext What is teletext? Teletext broadcasts pages of information and entertainment to specially equipped TV. Your TV receives teletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes them into graphical format for viewing. News, weather and sports information, stock exchange prices and programm...
Page 22 - Video connections; Example of connectable devices; When using the HDMI 2 terminal; Connecting external devices
20 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 best possible audiovisual quality...
Page 23 - SCART connection; VCR; Component connection; After connecting; Selecting the component signal
21 SCART connection Example of connectable devices VCRDVD player/recorder EE q r VCR Decoder SCART cable (supplied accessory)/Conversion cable SCART cable NOTE In cases when the decoder needs to receive a signal from the TV, make sure to select the EXT 1 terminal to which the decoder is connecte...
Page 24 - VIDEO connection; Audio connections; Digital audio output setting
22 VIDEO connection Example of connectable devices VCRDVD player/recorderGame consoleCamcorder EEEE You can use the EXT 2 terminal when connecting to a game console, camcorder, a DVD player/recorder or other device. u AV cable (supplied accessory)/Conversion cable Audio connections Speaker/amplifi...
Page 25 - Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK; What you can do with AQUOS LINK; REC; REC STOP; One touch play; AQUOS LINK connection; AQUOS LINK
23 Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK What is AQUOS LINK? Using the HDMI CEC protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system devices (AV amplifier, DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray player/recorder) using a single remote control unit. NOTE AQUOS LINK-compatible AQUOS AUDI...
Page 26 - AQUOS AUDIO speaker system; AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder; AQUOS LINK setup
24 Connecting an AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder via the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system n n o AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder AQUOS AUDIO speaker system HDMI-certified cable Optical audio cable Connecting an AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder only n AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder The ARC (Audio Return Cha...
Page 27 - Operating an AQUOS LINK device; SOURCE; AQUOS LINK menu; PLAY; By AQUOS audio SP
25 Operating an AQUOS LINK device AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMI-connected device with a single remote control unit. Press I to start playback of a title. See the section Top menu/title list if you want to start playback using the list of the titles in the AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder. ...
Page 28 - Picture settings; Picture; AV mode; OPC; Picture adjustments; Adjustment items; Basic adjustment
26 Picture settings Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Picture”. Setup AV mode Picture OPC [Off] CH list :Back :Enter Menu Backlight Contrast Picture AV mode “AV mode” gives you several viewing options to choose from to best match the system environment, which can vary due to factors like room-brightne...
Page 29 - Advanced
27 Picture Advanced This TV provides various advanced functions for optimising the picture quality. Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Picture” > “Advanced”. C.M.S.-hue This function adjusts the hue of a selected colour using a six-colour adjustment system. C.M.S.-saturation This function increases ...
Page 30 - Audio settings; Setting audio input; When selecting “HDMI 2” from the “INPUT” menu; When selecting “EXT 3” from the “INPUT” menu
28 Audio settings Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Audio”. Setup Auto volume Audio Treble [Off] STANDARD CH list :Back :Enter Menu Audio Auto volume Different sound sources sometimes do not have the same volume level, such as a programme and its commercial breaks. This function reduces this problem b...
Page 31 - Power save settings; “Energy save” status icons
29 Power save settings Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “ECO”. Setup No signal off ECO picture control ECO Energy save CH list :Back :Enter Menu No operation off [Disable] [Disable] [Off] [On] ECO ECO picture control This function automatically detects the image source and decreases the power consumpt...
Page 32 - Channel settings; Auto installation; Digital; Analogue search; Analogue; View setting; Programme setup; Digital setting; Additional search
30 Channel settings Setup Quick start Auto installation View setting Channel settings CH list :Back :Enter Menu Individual setting View setting Auto installation The TV automatically detects and stores all available services in your area. This function also allows you to perform the channel setting ...
Page 33 - Buttons for “Manual adjust” operation; Cable; Searching for; Manual search; Manual adjust
31 Basic adjustment Manual adjust Configure various settings for each service using the colour ( R / G / Y / B ) buttons. Service no. Lock Service name Lock CH skip Old LCN CH skip Sort Delete Press a/b to select the desired service. Press the colour button on the remote control unit corresponding w...
Page 34 - Analogue setting; Sort
32 Analogue setting You can reconfigure the analogue TV channels settings automatically or manually. Additional search Use this menu to add new services automatically after “Analogue search” in the “Auto installation” menu has been completed. Manual adjust Use this menu to set up analogue TV channel...
Page 35 - PIN; When selecting “Yes”; When selecting “No”; Parental rating; when selecting “Yes”; Key lock; Cancelling the lock
33 Password/Lock settings View setting PIN Allows you to use a PIN to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “Individual setting” > “PIN”. NOTE PIN input is required when executing “PIN”. The default PIN is “1234”. To clear the...
Page 36 - Language settings; Digital audio language; Switching the multi audio languages; Subtitle; Selectable items; Switching subtitle languages; Off; Set “For hearing impaired” to “Yes”; st language; Language; OSD language; Useful settings; Quick start
34 Basic adjustment Language settings View setting Digital audio language Set up to three preferred multi audio languages to display if the audio languages are available. Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “Individual setting” > “Digital audio language”. Switching the multi audio ...
Page 37 - Time shift; READY; Buttons for time shift operation; Useful viewing functions
35 Time shift This function enables you to pause the digital TV programme you are watching and start watching it again from the paused scene. This function is available only for the 821 model series. Press READY . The TV starts temporary recording of the real time broadcast in the background. Time s...
Page 38 - Display information regarding time shift; Auto input selection
36 Useful viewing functions Display information regarding time shift Channel display Channel information displays by pressing p on the remote control unit. Audio (ENG) STEREO VideoSubtitle Off >> New information The time shift ready icon shows up when READY is pressed and the TV is recording t...
Page 39 - Selecting the picture size; WSS; WSS signal 4:3 screen; Wide mode
37 Selecting the picture size Selecting the WSS picture size automatically Option WSS The “WSS” allows the TV to switch automatically among the different picture size. Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “WSS”. NOTE Use “Wide mode” if an image does not switch to the appropriate picture size...
Page 40 - REC picture size; HDMI auto view; Adjusting image position; Position
38 Selecting the recording picture size manually Option REC picture size You can use this menu to set the appropriate picture size for viewing a 16:9 format TV programme on a 4:3 TV. Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “Terminal setting” > “REC picture size”. Setting to “4:3 TV” Setting ...
Page 41 - Time display in channel information; Time and title display; Time display; Game play time; Programme title display
39 Display settings Channel display You can display the channel information by pressing p on the remote control unit. DTV mode ATV mode Audio (ENG) STEREO VideoSubtitle Off >> New information MONO Auto Subtitle Time display in channel information You can display the time information included i...
Page 42 - Input source settings; Input select; Input label; Skipping specified inputs; Input skip; Other useful features
40 Setting when using external devices Input source settings Option Input select For setting the signal type of external equipment. Press b to select the input source for setting the input signal (“EXT 1” or “EXT 3”) from the “INPUT” menu, and then press ; . Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” &...
Page 43 - Additional features; Colour system; Headphone/Audio out select; Channel selecting effect; Illumination
41 Additional features Option Colour system You can change the colour system to one that is compatible with the image on the screen. Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “Colour system”. NOTE The factory preset value is “Auto”.If “Auto” is selected, the colour system for each channel is auto...
Page 44 - Connecting a USB device; USB media/Home network
42 Connecting a USB device Connect an USB device to the TV as shown below. The TV automatically switches to the USB mode when a USB device is inserted in the USB terminal (this does not work when using the time shift function).Depending on the USB device, the TV may not be able to recognise the cont...
Page 45 - Selecting the BGM; Slide show
43 Photo mode Viewing thumbnails This bar is not shown in the “Home network” screen. Buttons for thumbnail operations Buttons Description ; When selecting a folder icon: Enter this directory.When selecting a photo thumbnail: Enlarge the photo. a/b/c/d (Cursor) Select a desired item. 6 Return to the ...
Page 47 - DivX® setup; DivX® VOD registration
45 Other useful features View setting DivX® setup This is the function to confirm your registration code. You need to register the code at www.divx.com. Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “DivX® setup”. DivX® VOD registration You can find your registration code on this menu. You need...
Page 48 - PC; PC; Connecting a PC
46 Connecting a PC HDMI connection PC HDMI 1, 2, 3 or 4 n HDMI-certified cable PC HDMI 2* o p ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable DVI/HDMI cable When using the HDMI 2 terminal, you must select the proper item in the “Audio select” menu depending on the type of HDMI cable connected (refer to page 28...
Page 49 - Adjusting the PC image manually; PC compatibility chart
47 Adjusting the PC image automatically Option Auto sync. This function enables the screen to be automatically adjusted to its best possible condition when the analogue terminals of the TV and PC are connected with a commercially available DVI/RGB conversion cable, etc. Press b to select “EXT 3” fro...
Page 50 - RS-232C port specifications
48 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 be made, enabling automatic programmed ...
Page 52 - Troubleshooting; Appendix
50 Troubleshooting Problem Possible solution No power. • Turn on ( ; ) the MAIN POWER switch on the rear of the TV (Page 4). Is the AC cord disconnected?Check if you pressed <a on the TV. ••• The TV cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, etc., may cause i...
Page 53 - Download setup; Searching for updates*; Downloading the software; Follow the screen prompts.; Getting update information; Message list; Receiver report; Information; Identification
51 Updating your TV via DVB-T/T2 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. View setting Download setup Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “Individual setting” > “Standby search”...
Page 54 - Updating your TV via USB; Software update; The TV starts updating the system; Information on the software license for this product
52 Appendix Updating your TV via USB Information Software update This function allows you to update to the latest software using a USB device. You must update the software through the USB terminal. To check the software version for the TV, use the URL shown on the back cover. Go to “Menu” > “Setu...
Page 56 - Warning regarding basic use
54 Appendix Warning regarding basic use Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments When the TV 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 TV will recover when the temperatur...
Page 57 - Specifications
55 Specifications Item LCD COLOUR TV (40 o /102 cm), LC-40LE821E, LC-40LE811E LCD COLOUR TV (46 o /117 cm), LC-46LE821E, LC-46LE811E LCD panel 102 cm (40 o ) X-Gen panel 117 cm (46 o ) X-Gen panel Resolution 1,920 x 1,080 x 4 dots Video colour system External input: PAL/SECAM/NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/PAL...
Page 58 - Environmental specifications; Wall mount audio setup
56 Environmental specifications Item 40 inch models 46 inch models I On-Mode (W) (HOME MODE) 71 W 85 W J Energy-Save-Mode (W) Advanced 69 W 77 W K Standby-Mode (W) 0.20 W 0.20 W L Off Mode (W) MAIN POWER switch 0.01 W or less 0.01 W or less M Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) 103.7 kWh 124.1 kWh N Ann...
Page 60 - Dimensional drawings
58 Appendix Dimensional drawings LC-46LE821E LC-40LE821E ( 1127.0 ) / [ 993.0 ]( 1127,0 ) / [ 993,0 ] ( 540.0 )( 540,0 )[ 450.0 ][ 450,0 ] ( 785.0 ) / [ 707.0 ] ( 785,0 ) / [ 707,0 ] ( 400.0 ) / [ 300.0 ] ( 400,0 ) / [ 300,0 ] ( 734.0 ) / [ 659.0 ] ( 734,0 ) / [ 659,0 ] [ 404.0 ] [ 404,0 ] ( 444.0 )...
Page 62 - End of life disposal
Page 64 - SHARP CORPORATION; Printed in Poland
SHARP ELECTRONICS (Europe) GmbH Sonninstraße 3, D-20097 Hamburg SHARP CORPORATION http://www.sharp-eu.com Printed in Poland TINS-E751WJZZ 10P04-PL-NG PIN