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LC-42D62U Operation Manual

1. Nan aa anaa 6 Attaching the stand ssessseseeaa anana 6 CONTENTS saanak a DE ene a aan kani daa a kai ka ida aa 9 Part names saa aana 10 1 1 10 1 10 Remote COMMON 71 11 ProparatiOii anaana 12 Using the remote control 55 55 55 12 Cautions regarding the remote control unit 12 PANG MG prenasa AS 12 Connecting a Blu ray disc player HD DVD player DVD player or a Digital TV STB Air or Cable 13 Connecting a VCR game console 519 9 217819 617512 EE EE OE 13 Using Digital Audio Output seeinssreerrrerrrerrrenn 13 Connecting HDMI equipment 14 Connecting a PC 11011 14 PC format Compatibility 8 14 Watching TM sas asasi aas akas ba adakan SE gag aaa Sae aa a a Sa 15 T rning on the DOWO aaa aaa ag an Sa a A NAN a A 1 Turning Off the DOWER 4 9 9 15 Mita SetU errena a ga aa a aaa ab aa 16 Simple button operations for changing channels sasasi aa anaa a naa ka aa aga ala kh IA
2. b30 O NA 540 Brightness 0 a30 z b30 Backlight Contrast Color 0 a30 b30 Tint 0 a30 30 Sharpness b2 a10 b10 Advanced Reset Backlight The screen dims The screen brightens Brightness For less brightness For more brightness Color For less color For more color intensity intensity Tint Skin tones become Skin tones become purplish greenish Sharpness For less sharpness For more sharpness 9 Select Advanced and then press ENTER to set Color Temp Black 8D Y C Monochrome Film Mode or Range of OPC See page 26 OPC setting Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press c d to select Picture Press a b to select OPO Press c d to select On or On Display The brightness is fixed at the value set in Backlight on Automatically adjusts Displays the OPC effect on the screen while adjusting the brightness of the screen On Display Press MENU to exit e When set to On the OPC senses the surrounding light and automatically adjusts the backlight brightness Make sure nothing obstructs the OPC sensor which could affect its ability to sense surrounding light e When set to On Display OPC effect displays on the screen while the OPC adjusts the screen brightness EN 25 EN 26 Basic adjus
3. Audio STEREO Audio_ MAIN Air ANALOG 2 Audio MONO STEREOk SAP mode ANALOG MONO mode Audio T SAP Audio MONO ANALOG Audio SAP S Air ANALOG 2 Audio MONO Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode The types of audio transmitted in a digital broadcast include SURROUND as well as MONO and STEREO In addition it is possible for multiple audio tracks to accompany a single video track Press AUDIO to toggle FAVORITE i between audio modes SLEEP AUDIO AVMODE CC Examples when receiving Digital broadcasting i DIGITAL Audiol STEREO DIGITAL Audio STEREO DIGITAL Audio3 SURROUND Basic adjustment settings Menu operation buttons On Screen Display Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu Example MENU Option Digital Noise Reduction TV VCR AUDIO Option CBL SAT DVD FUNCTION o o Ae Audio Only 2 Be C O 00 Digital Noise Reduction Of 2 Bs Input Select VIDEO Output select Fixed Caption Setup 3 Program Title Display No 0060006 1 Item displayed in yellow e This indicates the item currently selected e Press ENTER to go to the adjustment screen for this item VOL CH m MUTE O O FREEZE MENU 2 Item in brackets e This indicates the current setting for the item FAVORITEC
4. You can connect many types of external equipment to your IV like a Blu ray disc player HD DVD player DVD player VCR Digital TV tuner HDMI equipment game console or camcorder To view external source images select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV See pages 29 and 30 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 before making connections Connecting a Blu ray disc player HD DVD player DVD player ora Digital TV STB Air or Cable You can use the INPUT 1 INPUT 2 or INPUT 3 terminals when connecting to a Blu ray disc player HD DVD player DVD player a Digital TV STB Air or Cable and other audiovisual equipment When using composite cable commercially available INPUT 1 2 or 3 INPUT 1 i VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO 1111882388 VIDEO y Blu ray disc player HD DVD player DVD player Digital TV STB When using component cable INPUT 1 or 2 AUDIO AUDIO Component video cable commercially available Audio cable commercially available Blu ray disc player HD DVD player DVD player Digital TV STB Connecting a VCR game console or camcorder A VCR game console camcorder and other audiovisual
5. FREEZE MENU O O 8 A Language setting Select from among 3 languages English French and Spanish Press a b to select the desired language Air Cable CH Search English Frangais Espa ol Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV when selecting Air or Cable Press d to select Air or Cable Press ENTER to enter the setting Example Language Air Cable CH Search listed on the screen and then press ENTER Channel search Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area When Air is selected in Antenna setting Press c d to select Start and then press ENTER Language Air Cable CH Search I When Cable is selected in Antenna setting Press a b to select Analog amp Digital Search Start to search both analog and digital broadcasts or Analog Search Start to search only analog broadcasts and then press ENTER Language Air Cable CH Search Analog amp Digital Search Start Analog Search Start Cancel e The Channel search will start automatically e To exit the Channel search screen select Cancel and then press ENTER Example CH Search Air 25 Found 20 Air ANALOG TNU To 0 M MONO e f no channel is found confirm the type of connection made with your TV and try EZ Setup again See pa
6. 39 Parental control setting V CHIP 6 41 How to temporarily release Me VOAM BLOG aaa aki aa Ga 8 44 Reactivating the temporarily released 1 ENE Na A NA 44 Other viewing OPTtiONS 2 ccssccesseeeseeeseeeseseeseeees 45 84 7461980 611 161 899 69 45 Presetting remote control fUNCtION 45 56181 1116 ET 49 Romovng TAS Slang siaran ria en aan Nek Sah K NA NANGEN 49 Setting the TV on the 8 5 55 55 5 49 Troubleshooting sesa 2 Troubleshooting Digital broadcasting 50 11 11 999 9 51 Opti nal accESSO seriei a a 51 Calling for Service ccssscssscssssscsccnssenesscnssnssccnssanes 53 LIMITED WARRANTY 53 Dimensional drawings e The dimensional drawings for the LCD TV set are shown on the inside back cover Part names TV Front POWER SLEEP OPC Remote control sensor _____ e OPC indicator OPC sensor TF SLEEP indicator POWER indicator OPC Optical Picture Control See page 25 See page 15 for TV status indicator TV Rear Channel buttons INPUT button CHs r Homi Bite P HDMI terminal INPUT 5 NAN buttons POWER button HDMI terminal INPUT 4 VOLI k
7. 47 EN 48 Other viewing options TV TV VCR AUDIO o 6 6 68 51 DVD FUNCTION sb MUTE O O FREEZE MENU a 1 5 FAVORITECH FAVORITECH E VCR control buttons The remote control unit button will function as follows when the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is set to VCR 9 Press INPUT until the input connected to the VCR is selected The following 1 to 8 can be used to control the VCR 1 CHr 5 Press to select the channel of the TV tuner on the VCR 2 SOURCE POWER Turns the power of the VCR on and off 3 F Sets pauses and still pictures 4 G Rewinds the tape and allows picture search 5 H Stops the tape transport 6 REC Starts recording 7 Rapidly advances the tape and allows picture search 8 Starts playback WH DVD control buttons The remote control unit button will function as follows when the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is set to DVD 9 Press INPUT until the input connected to the DVD player is selected The following 1 to 10 can be used to control the DVD player 1 L Pressing quickly once takes you to the start of the next chapter Each time you press it you move ahead to the start of the next chapter 2 K Pressing quickly once takes you to the start of the chapter currently playing Each time you press it you move back to the start of the previous chapter 3 SOURCE POWER Turns the power of the D
8. SHARP SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza Mahwah New Jersey 07430 2135 SHARP CORPORATION EN 53 VALID IN CANADA ONLY SH A RP LIMITED WARRANTY Consumer Electronics Products Congratulations on your purchase Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd hereinafter called Sharp gives the following express warranty to the first consumer purchaser for this Sharp brand product when shipped in its original container and sold or distributed in Canada by Sharp or by an Authorized Sharp Dealer Sharp warrants that this product is free under normal use and maintenance from any defects in material and workmanship If any such defects should be found in this product within the applicable warranty period Sharp shall at its option repair or replace the product as specified herein This warranty shall not apply to a Any defects caused or repairs required as a result of abusive operation negligence accident improper installation or inappropriate use as outlined in the owner s manual b Any Sharp product tampered with modified adjusted or repaired by any party other than Sharp Sharp s Authorized Service Centres or Sharp s Authorized Servicing Dealers c Damage caused or repairs required as a result of the use with items not specified or approved by Sharp including but not limited to head cleaning tapes and chemical cleaning agents d Any replacement of accessories glassware consumable or peripheral items
9. aligned See page 8 Are batteries worn out Replace with new batteries Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting Is a fluorescent light illuminated near the remote control sensor Picture is cut off with sidebar e 15 the image position correct See page 31 screen e Are screen mode adjustments such as picture size made correctly See pages 33 and 34 Strange color light color or color e Adjust the picture tone See pages 25 to 26 misalignment e s the room too bright The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright e Check the input signal setting See page 36 Power is suddenly turned off Is the sleep timer set See page 32 e Check the power control settings See page 28 The unit s internal temperature has increased Remove any objects blocking vent or clean No picture Is connection to other components correct See pages 13 and 14 Is correct input signal source selected after connection See page 29 Is the correct input selected See page 29 Is picture adjustment correct See pages 25 to 26 Is On selected in Audio Only See page 35 Is anon compatible signal being input See page 14 e No sound e s the volume too low See page 18 e Is Variable selected in Output Select See page 35 Have you pressed MUTE on the remote control unit See page 18 Troubleshooting Digital broadcasting The error message about reception of broadcast The exa
10. O 0 Turning off the power Press POWER on the TV or TV POWER on the remote control unit e The TV enters standby mode and the image on the screen SLEEP indicator disappears e The POWER indicator on the TV gradually turns off TV POWER On Standby 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 AC outlet e Weak electric power is still consumed even when POWER is turned off POWER indicator OPC indicator TV TV VCR AUDIO CBL SAT DVD FUNCTION 7 SOURCE LIGHT DISPLAY EEE 5 3 a E TV status indicator POWER TV status indicator OPC Lighting Green Off is selected in OPC setting Lights off OFF Standby Lights off On or On Display is selected in OPC setting Lighting Green e See page 25 for details TV status indicator SLEEP Off is selected in SLEEP setting Lights off 30 60 80 or 120 is selected in SLEEP setting Lighting Red e See page 32 for details Watching TV Initial setup When you turn on the TV for the first time it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you live Perform the following steps before you press TV 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
11. 2 Tg Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Setup Press a b to select EZ Setup CH Setup Parental CTRL or Reset and the Secret number input screen displays MENU Setup Parental CTRL Secret No fa aaa Press and hold both CHr and VOLk onthe TV simultaneously until the message appears on the screen CIB CI O CO VOL VW CH A INPUT POWER The secret number is 9 As a precautionary measure make a note of your secret number above cut it from this manual and keep it in a safe place EN 52 Calling for Service For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service or to obtain product 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 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 nor to the additional excluded item s set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damag
12. ED 9 POWER VOL INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal DIGITAL ANT CABLE Antenna Cable in R AUDIO L AUDIO terminal INPUT 4 INPUT 3 terminals INPUT 1 P COMPO NENT INPUT 1 terminals AC INPUT terminal INPUT 2 terminals AUDIO OUTPUT terminals Part names Remote control unit 1 TV POWER Switch the TV power on or enters standby mode See page 15 2 DISPLAY Display the channel information 3 SOURCE POWER Turns the power of the external equipment on and off 4 External equipment operational buttons Operate the external equipment 5 0 9 Set the channel See page 17 6 DOT See pages 17 and 47 a 15 7 INPUT Select a TV input source TV INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 See pages 29 and 30 8 VOLk Set the volume See page 18 9 SURROUND Select Surround settings See page 18 16 10 FREEZE Set the still image Press again to return to normal screen See page 45 11 EXIT Turn off the menu screen 12 SLEEP Set the sleep timer See page 32 13 AUDIO Selects the MTS SAP or the audio mode during multi channel audio broadcasts See page 19 17 14 FUNCTION Switches the remote control for TV CBL SAT VCR DVD and AUDIO operation Indicator lights up 18 for the current mode See pages 45 to 48 for details To enter the code regi
13. In the Closed Caption system there can be more than one caption service provided Each is identified by its own number The CC1 and CC2 services display subtitles of TV programs superimposed over the program s picture In the Closed Caption system the Text1 or Text2 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 FAVORITE SLEEP AUDIO AVMODE CC e When the program contains no closed caption displays in the closed caption information e the language code e g ENG is not found on Digital TV programs 9 Four kinds of closed caption service CC1 CC2 Text Text2 are potentially available but a broadcast may contain none or only some of these services at the discretion of the program provider Press CC e This will present the Closed Caption information display Press CC while the Closed Caption information is still on the screen e Press repeatedly until you select the desired closed caption service ANALOG 1810190306 MONO CC 1 2CC1 Closed Caption information Depending on the number of caption services in the signal being received you will see information such as 1 2 or 1 4 displayed 1 2 means the first of two services Example If a program has three services Digital CC ENG CC1 and Text1 the closed caption display wi
14. MODEL LC 42D62U 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 07430 2135 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 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 conn
15. Setup Press a 5 to select Parental CTRL and then press ENTER e The secret number setting menu displays only when Secret No is set See page 39 e V Chip and Status will not be selectable from the menu if you do not first configure your secret number See page 39 Input the 4 digit secret number by using 0 9 Press a b to select V Chip and then oress ENTER MENU Setup Parental CTRL V Chip V Chip DTV Only Secret No Status Press a b to select MPAA and then oress ENTER Press a b to adjust the item to your desired position g indicates the item Is blocked Press RETURN e The setting automatically enters Block for any ratings below your selection e f Status is not set to On the configuration settings will not work See page 39 Example TV Guidelines Can English Ratings Can French Ratings Press MENU to exit TV Parental Guidelines TV Guidelines Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Voluntary movie rating system MPAA Press a b 10 select TV Guidelines and then press ENTER Press a b to adjust the item to your desired position g indicates the item is blocked e The setting automatically enters Block for any ratings below your selection Example MPAA TV Guidelines Can English Ratings Can French Ratings NONIS When setting an individual content based rating ite
16. Simple button operations for changing volume sound sasae eaa anana 16 Setting MTS SAP stereo 006 19 Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode 19 Basic adjustment settings sssccssessseessseseeeseees 20 Menu operation DuttOns eaaa eaaa ren 20 On Screen Display ccccecccceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeneeens 20 Menu items for TV INPUT 1 21 Menu items for HDMI INPUT 4 21 e T e a asia aia kaa eag deletes 22 Channel Setup e anana aaa aana nana a eee 22 Antenna Setup DIGIAL 23 Favorite Channel S tting ccccesesseeseeeeeeeeeees 24 1 11 1 1 1111101111 25 OFC SSRN eniin E EE 25 Advanced picture adjustment 26 Color Temperature aaa eaaa nenen 26 rel E E E AE E PA ee 26 26 1 1 111 26 Film Mode 8 2 pull down 26 Rande Ole asana pan anaa teeter seu a naa aaa ajakan 26 SONG ANU SUNG rinane 27 TO ANG KANG NARTANI E NG NA ANGER HA NR Zt POW eenn EEn EREE 28 EO 1 EE AE O kaadakang 28 Audo 912078 sr aaa aaa aaa naa kaa ana a kan ag a ag 26
17. Using external 16 29 Displaying an external equipment image 29 29 Displaying an image from HDMI equipment 30 OU AO anana pagak aaa Ka Sa a AE naa scene aa agan aaa aa a a adan 30 Useful adjustment SettingS c1sccsscsssessessseseseees 31 Language SCOTIA Cisse sasarane aga taut iR 31 image POMON reari A 31 EEE E EE E aa T E ajana aaa E 31 INDUC AIDE saa aaa Ga a aea EDA 32 Sleep TIME sasasi Tiaa 32 View Mode for 4 3 Programs ccccsssseeeeseeeeees 33 View Mode for HD Programs cccccceseeeeeeeees View Mode for PC 8 34 Advanced Option settings c cccssesessesesseeeeees 35 AUTO ON ipa ga BA bang ani a a 35 Digital Noise REGUCTION nis aaa aaa aa 35 Output Select aaa anana 3 30 991619146 5 7 1 2 1855 iiaeie 30 Program Title 3 5 018 35 JANG NITI aceon een ee ene neem eee 36 JADUL Signal tor PC TOMA kaa sanak aga aaa na 36 Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions 37 CO VOM SUID 5970885550 aaa a Ae a a a eek a 36 Secret number setting for parental control
18. without tools Commercially available When connecting the RF cable to the TV set do not F type connector tighten F type connector with tools 75 oh al cabl 4 If tools are used it may cause damage to your TV 1 7 coaxial cable round set The breaking of internal circuit etc 2 A 300 ohm system is a flat twin lead cable that can be gt fe N F type connector attached to a 75 ohm terminal through a 300 75 ohm adapter Commercially available lt 200 0 twin lead cable flat 75 ohm coaxial cable Connecting Antenna Cable Home Antenna terminal 75 ohm 1 Cable without a Cable TV lead In WA CATV converter SS Coaxial cable commercially available VHF UHF antenna Connect the antenna cable to the TV using one of the methods in the illustration as terminal 75 ohm shown 1 2 3 or4 03 3 Coaxial cable commercially available 75 ohm coaxial cable round Combination VHF UHF antenna or 75 ohm coaxial cable round 300 75 ohm adapter commercially available 300 ohm twin lead flat VHF UHF ANTENNA ANTENNA Separate VHF 300 ohm UHF antenna twin lead Combiner commercially DIGITAL ANT CABLE AUDIO 300 ohm aed ele OUTPUT KO i our a To TV 75 ohm coaxial cable satona terminal INPUT 4 R AUDIO L Preparation
19. 45 Other viewing options Manufacturer codes REMOTE CONTROL CODE VCR BRAND NUMBER EN 46 Akai Audio Broksonic Canon Capehart Craig Curtis Mathis Daewoo DBX Dynatech Emerson Fisher Funai G E Goldstar Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penney JVC Kenwood Lloyds Magnavox Magnin Marantz Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi Montgomery Ward Multitech NEC Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips RCA Realistic Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Sony Sound Design Sylvania Symphonic Tatung Teac Teknika Thomas TMK Toshiba Video Concepts Yamaha Zenith 25 26 37 04 06 24 30 15 41 42 53 04 10 24 29 06 17 18 39 40 06 07 33 51 01 02 10 24 23 31 Denon JVC Kenwood Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan RCA Samsung Sharp Sony Toshiba Yamaha Zenith Anvision Cable Star Eagle General Instrument Jerrold Magnavox Oak Sigma Panasonic Philips Pioneer Randtek RCA Scientific Atlanta Sony Viewstar Zenith e Numbers marked with are SAT codes all others are CATV codes REMOTE CONTROL CODE DVD LD BRAND NUMBER 02 02 03 07 12 13 14 19 22 02 03 07 12 13 14 19 22 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 04 05 09 14 17 18 20 21 24 25 8 16 23 04 05 09 15 17 18 20 21 24 25 08 10 29 30 437 46 04 05 16 27 44 45 01 26 28 04 05 09 15 17 18 20 21 24 25
20. Grounding If an outside antenna is 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 Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ad NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NEC ART 250 PART H 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 expose this product to dripping or splashing No objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the product e To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items e Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling e Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface of the display panel Using a hard cloth may scratch the panel surface e Use a soft damp
21. a TV program finishes this function may not operate No operation off When set to Enable the power will automatically shut down if there is no operation for 3 hours Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Power Control Press a b to select No Operation Off and then press ENTER Press d to select Enable and then press ENTER e Five minutes before the power shuts down the remaining time displays every minute Press MENU to exit e Disable is the factory preset value Digital Setup This setting allows you to optimize the settings of Digital broadcasting Audio Setup You can output digital audio to an AV amplifier or similar device whose DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT terminal is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the TV Please select an audio output format compatible with the audio format of the program you are watching and the equipment connected Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Digital Setup Press a b to select Audio Setup and then press ENTER Press a b to select PCM or Dolby Digital and then press ENTER PCM Dolby Digital The optical output terminal outputs audio signal in PCM form If your digital audio system does not support Dolby Digital select PCM Selected item The optical output terminal outputs audio signal in Dolby Digi
22. also be set to block MPAA rated movies Voluntary movie rating system MPAA eee ia OOO General audiences All ages admitted Parental guidance suggested Some material may not be suitable for children Parents strongly cautioned Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian age varies in some jurisdictions 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 MENU Setup Parental CTRL V Chip a e f you select PG 13 this will automatically block the higher ratings R NC 17 and TV Guidelines NOTE Can English Ratings N NOTE Can French Ratings e Voluntary movie rating system only uses an age based rating TV Parental Guidelines Content FV V S L D Fantasy Violence Sexual Adult Sexually violence situation language suggestive dialog 15 1 1 Seea TPG 6 2 g g o g KAT ET 985 Lc a AA 15 TAA aan 2 The content rating can be set but this rating is not normally broadcast by TV stations g Content rating can be set EN 41 EN 42 Useful adjustment settings Voluntary movie rating system MPAA Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select
23. are available for HD programs Stretch Suitable for viewing wide screen 1 78 1 aspect ratio program stretch mode will still show very thin black bands at the top and bottom of the screen Dot by Dot 1080i p only Detects the resolution of the signal and displays an image with the same number of pixels on the screen When a 720p signal is being input the image will be delivered in full screen S Stretch Smart stretch Suitable for stretching 4 3 programs to fill the screen Zoom Suitable for viewing wide screen 2 35 1 aspect ratio programs in full screen e When using Dot by Dot it is possible to see noise or bars around different outer portions of the screen Please change view mode to correct this EN 33 EN 34 Useful adjustment settings View Mode for PC format You can select the screen size e Connect the PC before making adjustments See page 14 e Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type 4 3 16 9 Press VIEW MODE e The View Mode menu displays Example View Mode Normal Zoom Stretch Yo me Bie Press VIEW MODE ora b to select a desired item on the menu Example Screen size images __Input signal Normal Zoom Stretch Dot by Dot Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen display TV 60 For viewing wide VCR AUDIO 60 CBL SAT DVD FUNCTION ce 60 SO a w amp lt gt 4 2
24. cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the 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 of time mg 14 Refer all servicing to gualified service personnel Servicing is reguired 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 SAS 1 2 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
25. cloth to gently wipe the panel when it is really dirty It may scratch the panel surface when wiped strongly e the panel is dusty use an anti static brush which is commercially available to clean it e To protect the panel do not use a dirty cloth liquid cleaners or chemical cloth to clean it such materials may damage the panel surface e To clean the outer cabinet use the same method Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners e Do not display a still picture for a long time as this could cause an afterimage to remain Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product titi Remote control unit AAA size battery AC cord Cable Clamp g 2 Stand unit Operation manual g 1 g 2 g 1 Cable tie g 1 g 1 g 1 Page 8 Page 8 Page 7 Page 7 Page 6 e Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV QUICK REFERENCE Attaching the stand 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 Insert the stand into the openings on the bottom of the TV 2 Insert and tighten the 4 long screws into the 4 holes on the rear of the TV Confirm that ther
26. equipment can be conveniently connected using the INPUT 1 to 3 terminals When using S VIDEO cable commercially available VCR Game console Camcorder When using composite cable commercially available VCR Game console Camcorder e The S VIDEO terminal takes priority over the video terminals INPUT 3 only Using Digital Audio Output is possible to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal See page 28 for details PCM audio outputs from the terminal DIGITAL ANT CABLE R AUDIO L STe Optical fiber cable commercially available To optical digital input of external audio devices Preparation Connecting HDMI equipment You can use the INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment e When using HDMI DVI conversion cable input the audio signal to AUDIO terminal of INPUT 4 e To enjoy the AQUOS 1080p display capability connect your Blu ray disc player HD DVD player or other external equipment using an HDMI cable and set the equipment to 1080p output HDMI cable Homi commercially available HDMI equipment Connecting a PC format You can use the INPUT 4 or INPUT
27. is INPUT 4 or 5 terminals Example AV MODE STANDARD AV MODE MOVIE AV MODE DYNAMIC AV MODE GAME AV MODE DYNAMIC Fixed AV MODE PC NOTE e You can select a different AV MODE item for each input mode For example select STANDARD for TV input and DYNAMIC for VIDEO input e Enhanced Picture Contrast technology detects the source video characteristics and smoothly adjusts the screen brightness accordingly to realize deeper black levels Selected item Description STANDARD For a highly defined image in a normal lighting Enhanced Picture Contrast on MOVIE For a movie Enhanced Picture Contrast off Lowers image brightness for easier viewing Enhanced Picture Contrast off For PC Enhanced Picture Contrast off Allows the user to customize settings as desired You can set the mode for each input source Enhanced Picture Contrast off DYNAMIC Fixed Changes the image and sound settings to the factory preset values No adjustments are allowed Enhanced Picture Contrast on DYNAMIC For a clear cut image emphasizing high contrast useful for sports viewing Enhanced Picture Contrast on Input Signal for PC format Some input signals may have to be registered manually to display properly The pair of input signals resolutions in the list below are not distinguishable when received In such case you have to set the correct signal manually After setting once it will display when t
28. o 6 0000 screen programs The screen top and bottom of the image is cropped An image fully fills the Detects the resolution of the signal and displays an image with the same number of pixels on the screen of the signal and displays an image with the same number of pixels on the screen Useful adjustment settings Advanced Option settings Perform the following steps to set the Option menu items on this page FREEZE MENU O 9 8 7 Ia FAVORITECH Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press c d_ to select Option Press a b to select a specific adjustment item and then press ENTER Press a b orc d to select the desired setting and then press ENTER Press MENU to exit e Skip this step for Audio Only Audio Only When listening to music from a music program you can set the screen off and enjoy audio only Audio is output without screen image Both screen images and audio are output e The screen image will return to normal when a button except those for audio adjustment such as VOL MUTE SURROUND AUDIO is pressed Digital Noise Reduction Produces a clearer video image No adjustment For moderate Digital Noise Reduction For enhanced Digital Noise Reduction Output Select Allows you to select what controls the audio output e Sound via speaker is adjusted with
29. 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 Only for adult viewing Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme violence EN 43 EN 44 Useful adjustment settings Canadian English ratings Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press c d to select Setup Press a 5 to select Parental CTRL and then press ENTER e Secret number setting menu displays only when Secret No is set See page 39 e V Chip and Status will not be selectable from the menu if you do not first configure your secret number See page 39 Input the 4 digit secret number by using 0 9 MENU Setup Parental CTRL W Setup Option Secret No fa aaa Press a b to select V Chip and then press ENTER V Chip DTV Only Secret No Status Press a b to select Can English Ratings and then press ENTER Press a b to adjust the item to your desired position g indicates the item Is blocked e The setting automatically enters Block for any ratings below your selection e Status is not set to On the configuration settings will not work See page 39 Example MPAA TV Guidelines Can English Ratings Can French Ratings Press MENU to exit Canadian French ratings Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Cana
30. or not to use View Mode based on signal recognition including an HDMI signal Select Digital for an audio signal via the HDMI terminal Select Analog for an audio signal via the R AUDIO L terminal 6 Press MENU to exit e Refer to your external equipment operation manual for the signal type Signal Type is only available when an HDMI DVI conversion cable is connected Audio Select is only available for INPUT 4 When connecting an HDMI DVI conversion adapter cable to the HDMI terminal the image may not come in clearly Input Skip This setting allows you to skip the HDMI Input on the Input Selection operation Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press c d to select Setup Press a b to select Input Skip and then press ENTER Press a b to select the Input INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 you wish to skip and then press ENTER Input 4 HDMI Input 5 HDMI Press c d to select Yes and then press ENTER Press MENU to exit Useful adjustment settings Language setting You can also select a language from the Setup menu Select from among 3 languages English French and Spanish Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Setup Press a b to select Language and then press ENTER Press a b to select the desired language listed on the screen and then press ENTER Press MENU to exit Image p
31. required through normal use of the product including but not limited to earphones remote controls AC adapters batteries temperature probe stylus trays filters belts ribbons cables and paper e Any cosmetic damage to the surface or exterior that has been defaced or caused by normal wear and tear f Any damage caused by external or environmental conditions including but not limited to transmission line power line voltage or liquid spillage g Any product received without appropriate model serial number and CSA cUL markings h Any products used for rental or commercial purposes Any installation setup and or programming charges Should this Sharp product fail to operate during the warranty period warranty service may be obtained upon delivery of the Sharp product together with proof of purchase and a copy of this LIMITED WARRANTY statement to an Authorized Sharp Service Centre or an Authorized Sharp Servicing Dealer In home warranty service may be provided at Sharp s discretion on any Sharp television with the screen size of 27 or larger and on any Sharp Over the Range Microwave Oven This warranty constitutes the entire express warranty granted by Sharp and no other dealer service centre or their agent or employee is authorized to extend enlarge or transfer this warranty on behalf of Sharp To the extent the law permits Sharp disclaims any and all liability for direct or indirect damages or losses or for any incidental
32. special or consequential damages or loss of profits resulting from a defect in material or workmanship relating to the product including damages for the loss of time or use of this Sharp product or the loss of information The purchaser will be responsible for any removal reinstallation transportation and insurance costs incurred Correction of defects in the manner and period of time described herein constitute complete fulfillment of all obligations 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 WARRANTY PERIODS Parts amp Labour exceptions noted Audio Products 1 year Camcorder 1 year DVD Products 1 year Projector 1 year lamp 90 days LCD amp Plasma Display TV 1 year Microwave Oven 1 year magnetron component 4 additional years Television Products 1 year picture tube component 1 additional year VCR Products 1 year Vacuum Cleaner 1 year To obtain the name and address of the nearest Authorized Sharp Service Centre or Dealer please contact SHARP ELECTRONICS OF CANADA LTD 335 Britannia Road East Mississauga Ontario L4Z 1W9 For more information on this Warranty Sharp Extended Warranty Offers Sharp Canada Products Accessory Sales Dealer or Service Locations please call 905 568 7140 Visit our Web site www sharp ca Revision 04 22 03 Dimensional drawings
33. the signal type Setting INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 signal selection to Auto when other equipment is connected will result in the following connection priority INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 1 COMPONENT VIDEO 2 VIDEO Press a b to select Input Select and then press ENTER Press a b to select the signal type you want to set and then press ENTER 9 the selected signal type is incorrect images are not displayed or displayed without any color COMPONENT VIDEO Press MENU to exit e The setting is stored and can be selected on the INPUT SOURCE menu EN 29 EN 30 Using external equipment Displaying an image from HDMI equipment To watch an HDMI equipment image select INPUT4 or INPUTS from INPUT SOURCE menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV INPUT SOURCE TV NPUT1 INPUT2 INPUTS INPUT4 P INPUTS Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Option Press a b to select HDMI Setup and then oress ENTER Audio Only Digital Noise Reduction Low HDMI Setup Output Select Fixed Press a b to select the desired item and press ENTER Press a 5 c d to select the desired setting and press ENTER Select the video signal type from the HDMI terminal Selectable items RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 YCbCr 4 2 2 Audio Digital Select Analog Set whether
34. 06 14 REMOTE CONTROL CODE AUDIO BRAND NUMBER Other viewing options TV TV VCR AUDIO CBL SAT DVD FUNCTION 6 60 SOURCE LIGHT POWER Gs REC 5 14s D D D 660660600 EXIT Gg FEURN O O FAVORITECH H POWER DISPLAY TV VCR AUDIO CBL SAT DVD FUNCTION o o gt Gad FAVORITE CH Cable control buttons When the FUNCTION is set to CBL SAT the cable converter connected to the TV can be operated using 1 to 4 1 SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off 2 0 9 Press a button or buttons that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch 3 FLASHBACK Press to switch between the current channel and the channel you were watching immediately before 4 CHr s Press CHr or CHs_ to tune in a higher or lower channel Some manufacturers do not preset FLASHBACK e CABLE and SAT cannot be selected at the same time SAT control buttons 1 SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off 2 0 9 e DOT Press a button or buttons that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch 3 ENTER a b d ENTER Press to activate the selected function a b c d Press the button to select items on the SAT GUIDE screen or SAT MENU screen NOTE e CABLE and SAT cannot be selected at the same time EN
35. 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 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 IM
36. 5 terminal when connecting a PC When connecting to a PC with an HDMI terminal HDMI cable Homi commercially available exit INPUT 4 ont e The HDMI terminals only support digital signal PC format compatibility chart It is necessary to set the PC format correctly to display XGA and WXGA signal Refer to page 36 to set PC input signals PC Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency VESA Standard 720 x 400 askez we 31 5 kHz 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 60 0 kHz WXGA 12603 768 athe eom 0 1280x1024 some eom o DDC is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association Power Management is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Co Inc Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program Turning on the power Press POWER on the TV or TV POWER on the remote control unit e POWER indicator Green The TV is on After a few seconds a window appears with sound VOL VW CHA INPUT POWER ea O e The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the first time If the TV has been turned on before the EZ Setup will not be invoked See page 22 for performing EZ Setup from the Setup menu POWER SLEEP OPC
37. ANALOG broadcasts 1 Pressc d to select the channel to skip and then press b to move down 2 Pressc d to select On and then press ENTER When viewing DIGITAL broadcasts 1 Press 8 b 10 select the channel to skip and then press d to select On e On Skips channels Channel selection disabled using CH r 5 e Off Does not skip channels Channel selection enabled using CHr s Press MENU to exit NOTE e Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV Antenna Setup DIGITAL In order to receive digital air broadcasts you need a digital broadcast antenna You can confirm the antenna configuration through the Antenna Setup DIGITAL screen If necessary adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the maximum signal strength Signal Strength Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Setup Press a b to select Antenna Setup DIGITAL and then press ENTER Press a b to select Signal Strength e The signal strength of DIGITAL channel is displayed The signal information is based on the current channel Signal Strength Channel Strength Signal Strength 111111111111111 1 Current 0 Mak 0 4 Press MENU to exit Channel Strength The channel signal strength can also be checked separately Repeat steps 1 to 2 in Signal Strength in Antenna Setup DIGITAL Press a b to select C
38. ASHBACK FREEZE MENU 10 9 22 9 FAVORITE 12 13 e When using the remote control unit point it at the TV 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 the remote control unit e 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 e Do not install or place the remote control unit under direct sunlight The heat may cause deformation of the remote control unit e 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 terminal at the rear of the TV set 1 A 75 ohm system is generally a round cable with F type NOTIGE F type connector should be finger connector that can easily be attached to a terminal tightened only
39. H 3 Item displayed in white e This indicates an item can be selected 4 Item displayed in grey e This indicates that the item cannot be selected There are various reasons why items cannot be selected but the main reasons are as follows Nothing is connected to the selected input terminal The function is not compatible with the current input signal MENU Press to open or close the menu screen NOTE 3 b d Press to select a desired item on the e Menu options differ in the selected input modes but the screen or adjust a selected item operating procedures are the same e The screens in the operation manual are for explanation purposes Some are enlarged others cropped and may ENTER Press to go to the next step or complete vary slightly from the actual screens the setting RETURN Press to return to the previous step ia AT Tu Wi ENTER 58 1 RETURNA EH WL MENU JM Si The bar above is an operational guide for the remote control The bar will change in accordance with each menu setting screen EN 20 Basic adjustment settings Menu items for TV INPUT 1 2 3 Backlight Contrast Brightness Sharpness Advanced 0 15119 8 1 1 9 Page 26 Monochrome Film Mode Range of OPC Balance Surround No Signal Off No Operation Off EZ Setup Antenna Setup DIGITAL Input Skip Input Label Parental CTRL Audio Only Di
40. PORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 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 selecting the location Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation Ventilation The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation Do not cover or block these vents and openings 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 The Liquid Crystal panel used in this product is made of glass Therefore it can break when the pro
41. SHARP ENGLISH LC 42D62U 2 lt Z lt ar LL s LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION amp TELEVISEUR ACL A TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA 5 SS DE CRISTAL LIQUIDO lt OPERATION MANUAL MODE D EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACION yp Wa DIYA Daboy Home DIGITAL ticsverinmion MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE NAM T NOM 1245 LC 42D62U I Z 11 LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL e The illustrations and on screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations e Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out IMPORTANT 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
42. TV Only will only be selectable when a new rating system can be downloaded via digital broadcasting in the U S EN 39 EN 40 Useful adjustment settings Changing the secret number Allows you to change your current secret number Repeat steps 1 to 2 in Setting a secret number e The secret number setting menu displays Input the 4 digit secret number by using 0 9 Press a b to select Secret No and then oress ENTER Press a b to select New Secret No and then press ENTER Input the old 4 digit secret number by using 0 9 MENU Setup Parental CTRL Secret No New Secret No Secret No Clear Input Secret No New Secret No Reconfirm Input the new 4 digit secret number by using 0 9 New Secret No Secret No Clear Input Secret No New Secret No Haaa Reconfirm Input the same 4 digit number on the Reconfirm screen as in step 6 to confirm New Secret No Secret No Clear Input Secret No New Secret No aaaa 1559522227 Haaa Reconfirm Press MENU to exit Clearing the secret number Allows you to clear your secret number Repeat steps 1 to 2 in Setting a secret number e The secret number setting menu displays Input the 4 digit secret number by using 0 9 Press a b to select Secret No and then press ENTER Press a b to select Secret No Clear and then press ENTER Press d to se
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44. VD player on and off 4 F Sets pauses and still pictures 5 G Hold down to go in reverse 6 H Playback stops when pressed With some DVD players pressing the button twice may open the disc tray 7 MENU When this button is pressed the DVD menu will display 8 ENTER a b c d ENTER Press to activate the selected function a b d Press the button to select items on the DVD MENU screen 9 J Hold down to fast forward 10 Starts playback Appendix Removing the stand Before detaching or attaching stand unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal 9 Do not remove the stand from the TV unless using an optional wall mount bracket to mount it Before attaching detaching stand e Before performing work make sure to turn off the TV e Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on This will prevent it from being damaged Hex key 2 Unfasten the four screws used to secure the stand in Detach the stand from the TV Hold the stand so it will place not drop from the edge of the base area e To attach the stand perform the above steps in reverse order Setting the TV on the wall e This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the AN 37AG2 AN 52AG1 SHARP wall mount bracket The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries e Installing the TV requires special skill that should only be performed
45. VOL k onthe remote control unit or Selected item VOLI k onthe TV Sound via the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is not adjustable and outputs at a consistent level Sound via the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is adjusted with VOL k onthe remote control unit or VOL k onthe TV e Sound via speaker is muted Variable Color System Select the video signal system compatible with your equipment from the list below Auto NISC PAL M PAL N e Color System can only be set for the INPUT 1 2 VIDEO and INPUT 3 Program Title Display Select the CH display when changing channels for digital broadcasting Program Info displays Selected item Noo Program Info does not display EN 35 EN 36 Useful adjustment settings AV MODE AV MODE gives you 7 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 FAVORITE SLEEP AUDIO AVMODE CC COO O 3 Press AV MODE e Current AV MODE displays Press AV MODE again before the mode displayed on the screen disappears e The mode changes as shown below When the input source is TV INPUT 1 2 or 3 terminals Example AV MODE STANDARD gt AV MODE MOVIE AV MODE DYNAMIC AV MODE GAME AV MODE DYNAMIC Fixed lt AV MODE USER TV When the input source
46. by qualified service personnel Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves SHARP bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury Using an optional bracket to mount the TV e You can ask a qualified service professional about using an optional AN 37AG2 AN 52AG1 bracket to mount the TV to the wall e Carefully read the instructions that come with the bracket before beginning work Hanging on the wall AN 37AG2 AN 52AG1 wall mount bracket See the bracket instructions for details f 5 0 e 5 can be moved 5 cm up or 2 down Vertical mounting Angular mounting AN 37AG2 AN 52AG1 e Detach the cable clamps on the rear of the TV when using the optional mount bracket EN 49 Appendix Troubleshooting 9 No power e Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit See page 15 If the indicator on the TV does not light up press POWER on the TV e 15 the AC cord disconnected See page 7 e Has the power been turned on See page 15 Unit cannot be operated External influences such as lightning static electricity may Cause improper operation In this case operate the unit after first turning on the power of the TV or unplugging the AC cord and replugging it in after 1 or 2 minutes Remote control unit does not Is the FUNCTION set correctly Set it to the TV setting position operate Are batteries inserted with polarity e
47. ce 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 emotional 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 Canadian French ratings Exempt programming G General All ages and children contains minimal direct violence but may be integrated into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner Sanse 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 Age situations Recommended for viewing with parent 13anse Over 13 years Could contain scenes
48. creen and blinks e After the reset has completed the power shuts off and then comes back on The screen will have returned to its original settings Now initializing e The Channel Setup settings will not be changed e The Language settings will not be changed e The Secret number settings will not be changed EN 31 EN 32 Useful adjustment settings Input Label Lets you set the input terminal displayed when using the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display INPUT FLASHBACK VOL CH mmy Cw O O FREEZE MENU O m 0 oT gg E Press INPUT to select the desired input source Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Setup Press a b to select Inout Label and then oress ENTER Press a b c d to select the new name for the input mode and then press ENTER Example INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT2 INPUT3 NPUT4 P INPUTS Press MENU to exit e You cannot change labels if the INPUT SOURCE is TV Sleep Timer Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby FAVORITE SCA FAVORITE SLEEP AUDIO AVMODE CC Press SLEEP e The remaining time displays when the sleep timer has been set Sleep Timer Remaining 30 Each time you press SLEEP the remaining time switches as shown below e When set the time automatically starts counting down e f you want to adjust t
49. dian English ratings Press a b to select Can French Ratings and then press ENTER Press a b to adjust the item to your desired position g indicates the item is blocked e The setting automatically enters Block for any ratings below your selection e f Status is not set to On the configuration settings will not work See page 39 Example MPAA TV Guidelines E Can English Ratings G Can French Ratings 8ans 13ans 16ans 18ans NONE Press MENU to exit How to temporarily release the V CHIP BLOCK When the V CHIP BLOCK is working and censors a broadcast V CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED displays oS Press ENTER while the V CHIP is working and then the secret number setting menu displays Input the 4 digit secret number by using 0 9 At this time V CHIP BLOCK temporarily releases Reactivating the temporarily released V CHIP BLOCK You can reactivate the temporarily released V CHIP BLOCK as shown below Method 1 Select Status setting from the Parental CTRL menu to reactivate BLOCK See page 39 Method 2 Select V Chip setting MPAA TV Guidelines Can English Ratings or Can French Ratings from the Parental CTRL to reactivate BLOCK See pages 42 and 44 Method 3 Switch off the TV power e Performing any of the three above will activate the V CHIP BLOCK Other viewing options Freezing images Allows you
50. ds on the broadcasting station Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Option Selectable items available for Font Style Press a b to select Caption Setup and The font specified by broadcasting station or default font then press ENTER Press a b to select a specific adjustment item Proportional font used in the MENU e You can adjust 7 items here they are ibis 1 Caption Size Monospaced with serifs 2 Font Style 3 Foreground Color Proportionally spaced with serifs 4 5 Background Color 6 Background Opacity and Proportionally spaced without serifs 7 Character Edge Casual font type Cursive font type Caption Size Font Style Default Foreground Opacity Monospaced without serifs Small capitals Foreground Color 4 Default A B C Foreground Opacity 4 Default 1 Dp 3 Background Color 4 Default Background Opacity Default Character Edge 4 Default Reset Press c d to select the desired parameter Press MENU to exit EN 38 Useful adjustment settings Input the same 4 digit number on the Reconfirm screen as in step 4 to confirm New Secret No O Secret No Clear Secret number setting for parental control Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed IMPORTANT Three conditions must be met
51. duct is dropped or applied with impact Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the panel breaks 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 6 220 800 thin film transistors 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 Precautions when transporting the TV e Be sure to always carry the TV by two people holding it with two hands one hand on each side of the TV e Lightning For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm or n when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet U and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power line surges ik e Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Outdoor Antenna
52. e wipe thoroughly with a cloth e The batteries supplied with this product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions e f you will not be using the remote control unit for an extended period of time remove batteries from it Remote control sensor IMPORTANT The POWER indicator on the AQUOS television should light GREEN indicating you have power to the AQUOS television If the POWER indicator on the AQUOS television still does not light up press TV POWER on the remote control to turn the power on TV VCR AUDIO CBL SAT DVD FUNCTION 6 6 MODE 00 m O gt BFO IMPORTANT IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON UNPLUG THE AQUOS TELEVISION FROM THE OUTLET AND REPEAT THE INSTALLATION STEPS IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1 800 BE SHARP Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for other device connections DVD VCR AUDIO etc in your AQUOS operation manual Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION c ccneceneenseenees 1 Trad mar KS aa andana a a ga gan KEN aaa baana ag aa NEH 2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONG 3 Supplied accessories c cesseeseeeseenseeseenseenseeneenes 6 QUICK REFERENCE aisi eaaa ua
53. e are 8 screws 4 short screws and 4 long screws supplied with the Attach the two parts of the stand unit to each other using the 4 short screws and the hex key Supplied with the product as shown 2 7 Hex key oT e To detach the stand perform the steps in reverse order QUICK REFERENCE STOP To safely remove the AQUOS television from the box e 5 best to use 2 people to remove the AQUOS television for stability e Lift onto installation location as the diagram illustrates Ventilation amp Cleaning Tips Keep your AQUOS television in a well ventilated area and make sure not to place it by a heat source or use near water The AQUOS television is designed for AC use only and should be used with supplied AC cord Clean the screen by spraying a soft lint free cloth with water to lightly moisten Gently wipe and avoid pressing on the screen To clean the outer cabinet use the same method Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners The screen is glass and can be scratched or broken when dropped or impacted QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS a Attach your antenna to the back of the How to turn on the AQUOS television for the first time A Press POWER on AQUOS television AQUOS television See page 12 Connect the AC plug for the AQUOS television into the AC outlet VOL V CHA INPUT POWER CE O POWER lt 8 Ke i B POWER indicator on the front of the AQUOS television
54. ected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eia org Trademarks e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 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
55. ed or defaced which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse abnormal service or handling or which has been altered or modified in design or construction In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD S FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described herein or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on behalf of Sharp The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser 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 I
56. ge 22 Watching TV Simple button operations for changing channels You can change channels in several ways Co 8 O OO VOL VW CHA INPUT POWER FAVORITECH Method 1 Using CHr s onthe remote control unit or on the TV Method 2 1 Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned channel 2 Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the currently tuned channel e FLASHBACK will not work if no channel has been changed after the TV is turned on Method 3 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 5s ENT 228 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 15 15 5 Cable Cable Cable ANALOG EEEN ree ice To select a 4 digit channel number e g Channel 22 1 Press 2 5 25 DOT sS 15 ENT 6928 a a WAN WH 1 e When you enter 0 9 only channel selection will be made if there is no operation within a few seconds e f you push O by itself nothing will happen e Complete the above steps within a few seconds e When you enter 0 9 and e DOT channel selection will be made if there is no operation within a few sec
57. gital Noise Reduction Input Select Output Select Color System Caption Setup Program Title Display Favorite CH Audio Setup Menu items for HDMI INPUT 4 5 Backlight Contrast Brightness Sharpness Advanced Color Temp 555 5 5 55 3 Page 26 Monochrome Film Mode Range of OPC Balance Surround 47 Power Control No Signal Off No Operation Off Input Skip Input Signal Input Label Position Audio Only Digital Noise Reduction HDMI Setup Output Select 9 Some menu items may not be displayed depending on the selected input source EN 21 EN 22 Basic adjustment settings EZ Setup You can run EZ Setup again even after setting up the oreset channels Language setting Select from among 3 languages English French and Spanish Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Setup Press a b to select EZ Setup and then press ENTER e you already set the Secret No go to step 3 If not skip to step 4 Input the 4 digit secret number by using 0 9 Press a b to select the desired language listed on the screen and then press ENTER Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV when selecting Air or Cable Press c d to select Air or Cable Press ENTER to enter the setting Channe
58. hannel Strength and then press ENTER Input the 2 digit channel number to check the signal strength of the selected channel e Make sure the signal is strong enough for each channel Signal Strength Channel Strength CH Signal Strength 11111111111111 1 11 11 Current ES Max 0 Press MENU to exit e This function is available for DIGITAL Air only EN 23 EN 24 Basic adjustment settings Favorite channel setting Using Favorite CH on the menu screen You can also set your favorite channels in Option on This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels the MENU screen in 4 different categories By setting the favorite Channels in advance you can select your favorite channels easily Using FAVORITE CH on the remote control unit Select the channel you want to register as a favorite channel Press FAVORITE Press a b to select Register and then press ENTER Press a b c d to select the position in the category and then press ENTER to register Deleting a favorite channel Press FAVORITE and the favorite channel screen displays Press a b to select 1 Data Clear and then press ENTER e To delete all the favorite channels select All Data Clear and then skip to step 4 Press a b c d to select the channel you want to delete and then press ENTER Press c d to select Yes and then pres
59. 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 Television 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 A 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
60. he same signal resolution is input again 1024g 768 1360g 768 NOTE e You can only select the Input Signal on the Setup menu when receiving one of the 2 input signals listed above Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Setup Press a b to select Input Signal and then press ENTER Press a b to select the desired input signal on the display Press MENU to exit Useful adjustment settings Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions 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 for 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 N symbol to ensure that captions will be shown
61. he sleep timer you can press SLEEP twice then change the time setting e Five minutes before the time expires the remaining time displays every minute of 20 60 L 120 90 d 9 Select Off by pressing SLEEP to cancel the sleep timer e The TV will enter the standby mode when the remaining time reaches zero e When the sleep timer is set its indicator on the TV lights red Useful adjustment settings View Mode for 4 3 Programs TV YA AUDIO a ae on FUNCTION FREEZE MENU SOURCE LIGHT O O E3 Q Gy EXIT See REN O 3 gt gt 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 View Mode S Stretch Zoom Stretch Press VIEW MODE or a b while the View Mode menu is still on the screen e You can sequentially select a View Mode that has its own aspect ratio O 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 When viewing 1 85 1 DVDs stretch mode will still show very thin black bands at the top and bottom of the screen This mode is useful for 1 78 1 DVDs View Mode for HD Programs The following modes
62. l search Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area When Air is selected in Antenna setting Press d to select Start and then press ENTER When Cable is selected in Antenna setting Press a b to select Analog 4 Digital Search Start to search both analog and digital broadcasts or Analog Search Start to search only analog broadcasts and then press ENTER e The Channel search will start automatically e To exit the Channel search screen select Cancel and then press ENTER Press MENU to exit e f no channel is found confirm the type of connection made with your TV and try EZ Setup again e f you select Analog Search Start and initiate the channel search the CH Memory for Cable Digital will be deleted Channel Setup If initial setup does not memorize all the channels in your region follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channels Antenna setting Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Setup Press a b to select CH Setup and then press ENTER e you already set the Secret No input the 4 digit secret number here See page 39 for setting a secret number Press a b to select Air Cable and then press ENTER Press d to select Air or Cable Press ENTER to enter the setting Press MENU to exit Channel search Cha
63. lect Yes and then press ENTER e Your secret number is cleared New Secret No Secret No Clear Press MENU to exit e See page 39 for re registering a new secret number after being cleared e As a precautionary measure make a note of your secret number and keep it in a familiar place e the secret number is cleared the Status setting automatically sets to Off V Chip and Status will not be selectable from the menu Useful adjustment settings Parental control setting V CHIP level 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 and Status will not be selectable from the menu if you do not first configure your secret number See page 39 for Secret number setting for parental control e The U S has two rating systems for viewing content TV Parental Guidelines and movie ratings 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
64. lights GREEN o E POWER SLEEP OPC O O lt mp AC oat e Place the TV close to the AC outlet and keep the power plug within reach NOTE POWER indicator e TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT TOUCH UN INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES S NOTE WITH THE AC CORD CONNECTED 9 Speakers cannot be detached from the TV Place the Ferrite core in the space indicated e TV angle cannot be adjusted in the below figure and bundle the cords properly with cable clamps and a cable tie 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 AAA size batteries 3 Close the battery cover supplied with the product e Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the e and f indications in the battery compartment Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion Be sure to follow the instructions below 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 leakag
65. ll toggle in this sequence The CC button keeps a record of the last service selected in its memory If the last closed caption mode e g 1 3ENG you selected is not available for the next program or on another channel the closed caption service that is available is automatically selected and this service appears in parentheses e g 1 8 CC1 Closed Caption services that appear in parentheses will not be stored in the CC button s memory as your last selected service Only services that you have selected with the CC button are stored Examples In a case where there are two closed caption services provided for instance Digital CC ENG and CC1 and Digital CC ENG is displayed as your current selection if Digital CC ENG is not broadcast for the next program the other closed caption service CC1 will be displayed in parentheses A closed caption service appears in parentheses because the service you selected is not available and a different service is displayed on your screen 1 1 CC1 is displayed instead of 1 2 ENG e See page 38 for detailed closed caption settings iT will be shown EN 37 Useful adjustment settings Caption Setup e For resetting adjustments to the factory preset values This function allows you to adjust the closed caption oress a b to select Reset and then press ENTER screen appearance to suit your preference e The default value depen
66. m do as follows 1 Pressd or ENTER to access blocked content items from the currently selected age based rating item 2 Pressa b to select an individual item and then press ENTER to unblock it is removed Repeat the same steps for the other items 3 Pressc or RETURN to register after all individual content rating items are set Example MPAA TV Guidelines Can English Ratings Can French Ratings e f Status is not set to On the configuration settings will not work See page 39 Press MENU to exit Useful adjustment settings 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 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 violen
67. mple of an error Error code Possible Solution message displayed on a screen e Check the antenna cable Check that the antenna is correctly e Failed to receive broadcast setup e No broadcast now e Check the broadcast time in the program guide Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments e When the unit is used in a low temperature space 6 0 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 f 4 F to e 140 F f 20 C to e 60 C EN 50 Appendix Specifications Model LC 42D62U LCD panel 420Advanced Super View amp BLACK TFT LCD Number of dots 6 220 800 dots 1920 g 1080g 3 dots TV standard CCIR American TV Standard ATSC NTSC System TV Receiving VHF UHF VHF 2 13ch UHF 14 69ch Function Channel CATV 1 135ch non scrambled channel only Digital Terrestrial 5 Broadcast 8VSB eee Digital cable 64 256 QAM BISO System 60 000 hours at Backlight Standard position 10Wg 2 Terminals Rear INPUT 1 AV in COMPONENT in INPUT 2 AV in COMPONENT in INPUT 3 S VIDEO in AV in non scrambled channel only INPUT 4 Audi
68. n no event shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an 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 the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Model Specific Section Your Product Model Number amp Description LC 42D62U LCD Color 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 Item s Excluded from Warranty Coverage if any Non rechargeable batteries Where to Obtain Service From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer call Sharp toll free at 1 800 BE SHARP What to do to Obtain Service Contact your Sharp Authorized Servicer to obtain in home service for this Product The Servicer will come to your home and if it is necessary to remove the Product the Servicer will reinstall it Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available TO OBTAIN PRODUCT INFORMATION CALL 1 800 BE SHARP OR VISIT www sharpusa com
69. nnel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area Repeat steps 1 to 2 in Antenna setting in Channel Setup Press a b to select CH Search and then press ENTER When Air is selected in Antenna setting Press d to select Start and then press ENTER When Cable is selected in Antenna setting Press a b to select Analog amp Digital search Start to search both analog and digital broadcasts or Analog Search Start to search only analog broadcasts and then press ENTER e The Channel search will start automatically e To exit the Channel search screen select Cancel and then press ENTER Press MENU to exit NOTE 9 f no channel is found confirm the type of connection made with your TV and try channel search again e f you select Analog Search Start and initiate the channel search the CH Memory for Cable Digital will be deleted Basic adjustment settings Channel memory setting Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Setup Press a b to select CH Setup and then press ENTER e f you already set the Secret No input the 4 digit secret number here See page 39 for setting a secret number Press a b to select CH Memory and then press ENTER Press a b to select ANALOG Air ANALOG Cable DIGITAL Air or DIGITAL Cable and then press ENTER When viewing
70. o in HDMI in with HDCP INPUT 5 HDMI in with HDCP ANTENNA 75 q Unbalance F Type g 1 for Analog VHF UHF CATY and Digital AIR CABLE DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Optical Digital audio output 1 PCM Dolby Digital OUTPUT Audio out OSD language English French Spanish Power Requirement AC 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption 247 W w o stand 66 2 Ibs 30 0 kg w o stand 40 2 9 26 7 9 5 inch Weight Dimension Wg Hg D with stand 40 5 9 28 5 9 11 7 inch Operating temperature e 32 F toe 104 0 C to e 40 C Emergency alert messages via Cable are unreceivable The dimensional drawings are shown on the inside back cover e As part of 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 Optional accessory Model number The listed optional accessory is available for the Liquid Wall mount bracket AN 387AG2 AN 52AG1 Crystal Television Please purchase it at your nearest shop e Additional optional accessories may be available in the near future When purchasing please read the newest catalogue for compatibility and check the availability EN 51 CLEARING THE SECRET NUMBER If you forget the secret number clear the secret number using the following procedure ne au 8
71. of electric shock to persons The exclamation 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 IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT CAUTION DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART STAND TRIPOD BRACKET OR TABLE THE PRODUCT MAY FALL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT USE ONLY WITH A CART STAND TRIPOD BRACKET OR TABLE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE PRODUCT FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT AND USE MOUNTING ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER A PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION SHOULD BE MOVED WITH CARE QUICK STOPS EXCESSIVE FORCE AND UNEVEN SURFACES MAY CAUSE THE PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION TO OVERTURN 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 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION
72. onds Watching TV Simple button operations for changing volume sound Changing the volume You can change the volume on the TV or on the remote control unit CT O Co VOL VOL CH me MUTE O O E Using VOLK e To increase the volume press VOLK e To decrease the volume press VOLI Vv CHA INPUT POWER Volume adjustment DEI T20 e VOLI k onthe TV operates the same as VOL k on the remote control unit Audio status Output Select TAN Fixed Variable Mute Variable sound When Output Select is set to Variable the indicator on the screen changes as shown below iia 20 e See page 35 for details on the Output Select function E Using MUTE on the remote control unit Mutes the current sound output VOL CH Lia O O Press MUTE e M will be displayed on the screen for 30 minutes and the sound is silenced K e Mute e Within 30 minutes of pressing MUTE mute can be canceled by using one of the methods below Mute will cancel if you press VOLI k or MUTE e Mute will be canceled after 30 minutes have passed However the TV will not suddenly output a loud sound as the volume level is set to O automatically E Using SURROUND on the remote control unit VOL CH y Lie O O SURROUND produces Surround effect from the speakers Each time you press SURROUND the mode changes between On and Off Surround s
73. osition For adjusting a picture s horizontal and vertical position Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Setup Press a b to select Position and then press ENTER Press a b to select H Pos or V Pos Example aio I 05 0 V Pos 0 220 520 Reset Centers the image by moving it to the left or right V Pos Centers the image by moving it up or down H Pos 0 Press d to adjust the item to the desired position Press MENU to exit e For resetting adjustments to the factory preset values oress a b to select Reset and then press ENTER e Adjustments are stored separately according to input source Reset If complex adjustments are made and the settings cannot be restored to normal you can reset the settings to the factory preset values 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Setup Press a 5 to select Reset and then press ENTER If you already set the Secret No input the 4 digit secret number here See page 39 for setting a secret number Return to the factory preset values displays on the screen Press d to select Yes and then press ENTER e Now TV will restart automatically OK displays on the screen Press d to select Yes and then press ENTER e Now initializing displays on the s
74. ound options On Makes it possible to enjoy natural realistic surround sound Off Outputs the normal sound pe ees e You can have the same settings by choosing Surround on the menu items See page 27 Watching TV 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 TV 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 9 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 You can change MIS as shown below to match the television broadcast signal FAVORITE SLEEP AUDIO AVMODE CC Examples when receiving MTS and SAP STEREO mode MAINk SAP mode Air ANALOG 2
75. press a b to select Reset press ENTER press d to select Yes and then press ENTER Surround Surround effects can be set using the Audio menu Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Audio Press a b to select Surround and then press ENTER MENU Audio Surround Treble 0 215 BE aS b15 O EO 8 Of Bass 0 Balance 0 L Surround Reset Press d to select On and then press ENTER Press MENU to exit e You can choose Surround by pressing SURROUND on the remote control unit e Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to Variable e For some discs setup may be required on your DVD player In this case please refer to the operation manual of your DVD player EN 27 EN 28 Basic adjustment settings Power Control Power control setting allows you to save energy No signal off When set to Enable the power will automatically shut down if there is no signal for 15 minutes Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Power Control Press a b to select No Signal Off and then press ENTER Press c d to select Enable and then press ENTER e Five minutes before the power shuts down the remaining time displays every minute Press MENU to exit e Disable is the factory preset value e When
76. s ENTER Select the channel you want to register as a favorite channel Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Option Press a b to select Favorite CH and then press ENTER Press a b to select Register and then press ENTER Press a b to select the position in the category and then press ENTER to register Press MENU to exit Deleting a favorite channel Repeat steps 2 to 3 in Using Favorite CH on the menu screen Press a b to select 1 Data Clear and then press ENTER e To delete all the favorite channels select All Data Clear and then skip to step 4 Press a b to select the channel you want to delete and then press ENTER Press d to select Yes and then press ENTER Press MENU to exit Basic adjustment settings Picture adjustments Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d_ to select Picture Press a b to select a specific adjustment item Press c d to adjust the item to the desired level Press MENU to exit e For resetting all Picture adjustment items to the factory preset values press a b to select Reset press ENTER press d to select Yes and then press ENTER MENU M Picture Picture OPC YOK es b12 a16 6 On Display
77. stration mode you need to press FUNCTION and DISPLAY at the same time VOL CH 8 19 15 LIGHT D When pressed all buttons on the remote SURROUND MUTE control unit will light The lighting will turn off if no 20 operations are performed within about 5 seconds This button is used for performing operations in low light 21 situations 16 VIEW MODE Select the screen size See pages 33 and 34 17 ENT Jumps to a channel after selecting with the 0 9 buttons 23 18 FLASHBACK Return to the previous channel or external 24 input mode See page 17 19 CHr 5 Select the channel See page 17 25 20 MUTE Mute the sound See page 18 ea 21 MENU Display the menu screen QO 0 0 a 118 26 22 3 b 0 ENTER Select a desired item the screen 23 RETURN Return to the previous menu screen 24 FAVORITE CH A B C D Select 4 preset favorite channels in 4 different categories See page 24 for details While watching you can toggle the selected channels by pressing A B C and D 25 FAVORITE Register favorite channel See page 24 26 CC Display captions from a closed caption source See page 37 27 AV MODE Select an audio or video setting When the input source is TV INPUT 1 2 or 3 STANDARD MOVIE GAME USER DYNAMIC Fixed DYNAMIC When the input source is INPUT 4 or 5 STANDARD MOVIE GAME PC USER DYNAMIC Fixed DYNAMIC See page 36 5 INPUT FL
78. tal form It reproduces sound from surround program of digital 4 Press MENU to exit Dolby Digital Using external equipment Displaying an external equipment image To view external source images select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV INPUT FLASHBACK VOL CH wee O MUTE O O sep INPUT POWER VOL NV CH AN Press INPUT e A list of selectable sources appears INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 P INPUTS Press INPUT again to select the input SOUICE e An image from the selected source automatically displays 9 Each time INPUT is pressed the input source toggles e You can also select the input source by pressing a b 9 f the corresponding input is not plugged in you cannot change the input Be sure to connect the equipment beforehand e See pages 13 and 14 for external equipment connection Input Select If the image does not come in clearly from the external equipment connected to INPUT 1 or 2 you may need to change the input signal type setting on the Input Select menu 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Option NOTE e Refer to your external equipment operation manual for the signal type If you set INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 to Auto the TV will automatically select the input signal Check the operation manual of the external equipment for
79. tects analyzes converts film source 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 e 16 and a minimum of f 16 f 15 through 16 e The range of OPC settings are active only when the OPC is set to On e The maximum setting cannot be set to a smaller number than the minimum setting e The minimum setting cannot be set to a bigger number than the maximum setting e Depending on the brightness of the surrounding light the OPC sensor might not operate if the adjustment range is small Basic adjustment settings Sound adjustment You can adjust the sound guality to your preference with the following settings O oO rat ay FAVORITECH 5 Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Audio MENU 5 PN Treble 0 a15 9 WE a15 n WE WH 86 Off Bass 0 Balance 0 Surround Reset Press a b to select a specific adjustment item Press c d to adjust the item to the desired level For weaker treble For stronger treble Balance Decrease audio from Decrease audio the right speaker from the left soeaker Press MENU to exit e Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to Variable e For resetting all Audio adjustment items to the factory preset values
80. tment settings Advanced picture adjustments This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press d to select Picture Press a b to select Advanced and then press ENTER Press a b to select a specific adjustment item and then press ENTER e You can select Color Temp Black 3D Y C Monochrome Film Mode or Range of OPC Press a b orc d to select the desired parameter e See the table for the selectable parameters Press MENU to exit Color Temperature For a better white balance use color temperature correction White with Bluish tone 4 White with Reddish tone Selected item Black Changes the viewing depth by automatically adjusting the dark portion of an image for easier viewing on For high detail in black portions 3D Y C Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross color noise Standard Normal adjustment 0 e 3D Y C is available for input signal from Composite Video and ANALOG IN Monochrome For viewing a video in monochrome on For viewing in monochrome Film Mode 3 2 pull down Automatically detects a film based source originally encoded at 24 frames second analyzes it then recreates each still film frame for high definition picture quality Normal viewing mode De
81. to capture and freeze a moving image that you are watching FREEZE MENU FAVORITECH AQUOS Press FREEZE e A moving image is captured e When this function is not available No displaying still image available will display e The still image automatically goes out after 30 minutes e you are using the freeze function and a broadcast activates the V CHIP BLOCK the freeze function will be cancelled and a V CHIP BLOCK message will appear B Press FREEZE again to cancel the function Presetting remote control function You can operate the connected AV products AV Receiver Cable Box SAT tuner DTV VCR DVD LD using the presetting manufacturer function of your remote control unit TV TV VCR AUDIO O O O CBL SAT DVD FUNCTION 5 oO 00 m LIGH A 909000000E 0000 80 Eo 0 0 0 0 00 man gt Presetting manufacturer codes Press FUNCTION until the LED for your device lights up After the LED for your device lights up press FUNCTION and DISPLAY at the same time to enter the code registration mode The LED will blink Press 0 9 to enter the manufacturer code See page 46 e Preset mode is finished once the LED no longer lights up After registering the code the LED will stop blinking then turn off after one second If you perform an incorrect operation the LED will blink quickly then turn off EN
82. to enable the V Chip see pages 39 to 44 Input Secret No New Secret No Reconfirm 1 Secret No is registered 2 V Chip V Chip DTV Only settings have been made 3 Status is set to On Press RETURN to start configuring the V Chip settings See pages 42 and 44 for details Setting a secret number Press MENU to display the MENU screen and then press c d to select Setup Press MENU to exit Press a b to select Parental CTRL and Setting parental coniro status then press ENTER Used to enable or disable the parental control function Repeat steps 1 to 2 in Setting a secret number e The secret number setting menu displays Press a b to select Secret No and then oress ENTER MENU Setup Parental CTRL Secret No Input the 4 digit secret number by using 0 9 V Chip V Chip DTV Only Secret No Select New Secret No and then press Press a b to select Status and then press ENTER Press d to select On or Off and then press ENTER e Select On to enable and Off to disable ENTER Parental CTRL Input the new 4 digit secret number by using V Chip DTV Only New Secret No O Secret No Clear Secret No Status Input Secret No New Secret No Reconfirm Press MENU to exit e You can skip step 1 and 2 above while in the Parental CTRL screen e The V Chip D

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