OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH Dear SHARP customer Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD colour TV product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read Important safety precautions carefully before using this product. Contents Basic adjustment ............
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Enjoying 3D image viewing........64 Display format for 3D and 2D images ....64 Viewing 3D images ..........65 Receiving a 3D image signal that can be detected automatically ........65 Switching 3D to 2D mode ........ 65 Receiving a 3D image signal that cannot be detected automatically ........
Introduction Precautions For Daily Use Observe the following items Maintenance of the cabinet • When cleaning the cabinet, use a soft cloth (made of cotton, floss, etc.) to clean gently. • Do not use a dry or damp rag mixed with chemicals, as this could cause the ingredients of the cabinet body to deteriorate or crack.
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Therefore, it can break when the product is struck • Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could forcefully or with a sharp object. If cause an afterimage to remain. the LCD panel is broken, be careful not to be injured by broken glass.
Remote control unit ( x 1) “AAA” size battery ( x 2) AV cable ( x 1) Pages 10 and 12 Page 10 Page 27 Stand unit LC-60LE835X LC-52/46LE835X LC-40LE835X Page 8 Page 7 Page 7 Cable tie ( x 1)
Preparation Protection against overturning There is a danger of the product overturning in the case of a disaster or sudden collision. Carry out the following tip- resistant measurement for your safety. Anchoring the TV to the wall or a pillar Affix the TV to the wall or a pillar using View from the top extra strong ties and cup hooks.
Preparation Insert and tighten middle screws into the holes on Attaching the stand unit – the rear of the TV. 52/46/40LE835X • Before performing work, spread cushioning over the surface Middle on which you will be laying the TV. This will prevent it from screws being damaged.
Preparation Attaching the stand cover. Attaching the stand unit – 60LE835X Insert the stand cover. Insert and tighten two short screws into the holes of • Before performing work, spread cushioning over the surface the stand cover. on which you will be laying the TV. This will prevent it from being damaged.
Preparation Bundle the cables. Connecting the TV Insert the clip into the hole on the TV. Bundle the cables. Notes on installing the TV • Avoid direct sunlight and place the TV in a well-ventilated location. • Place the TV in a level location. •...
Preparation Using the remote control unit Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the first time, insert two supplied “AAA” size batteries. When the batteries become depleted and the remote control unit fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. Open the battery cover.
Skype will be available only for the USB1 port. Visit the following website for details: skype: http://www.skype.com or Sharp: http://www.aquos-world.com The HDMI 2 and PC terminals can both use the same audio input terminal (AUDIO IN (HDMI 2/PC)). However, the proper item must be selected in the “Audio select”...
Part names and functions Remote control unit WIDE Change a wide image mode (Pages 40, 59 and 60). MENU 10 e (Mute) Mute the sound. 11 VOL + / – Set the volume. 12 HOME Display the “HOME” screen for enjoy Internet connection and Home network function and to perform settings for the TV (Page 13 ).
Quick guide What is the HOME? You can easily launch to enjoy Internet connection and Home network function and to perform settings for the TV from this “HOME” screen. Basic operation Display the HOME screen Exit the HOME screen Press HOME and the “HOME” screen The operation will exit the “HOME”...
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Quick guide Using software keyboard Use the software keyboard when you need to input text. Char.Set Caps Done Clear Cancel Delete Cursor Left Caps Char.Set Cursor Right Char. Set Input cursor 10 Clear Press c/d to move the cursor when Changes character set into the Erases the character string.
Quick guide NOTE Initial auto installation • If you turn off the power on the TV while performing a channel search in Step 5, the initial auto installation wizard may not When the TV is powered on for the first time after appear.
Watching TV Daily operation Turning on/off the power – using the TV front panel Turning on/off the power Turn on the power. Press POWER a on the TV (after a few seconds, an image appears with sound). POWER a on the TV after inserting the •...
Watching TV Switching between digital and Programme information (DTV) analogue broadcasts Option Watching digital Watching analogue Programme info. broadcasts broadcasts While watching DTV you can check the extended programme information on the screen using INFO on the remote control. Programme guide (CH list) MENU MENU You can check the current schedule of DTV events and...
Watching TV When receiving a bilingual signal Switching the digital audio format Each time you press MPX, the mode switches among NICAM CH A, NICAM CH B, NICAM CH AB and MONO. If multi sound modes are received, each time you press Bilingual mode MPX the mode switches as follows.
Watching TV Teletext View setting Text language What is teletext? Teletext broadcasts pages of information and If Teletext information does not display correctly, perform entertainment to specially equipped TV. Your TV receives the procedure below. teletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes Select from among six kinds of language tables: West them into graphical format for viewing.
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Watching TV View setting Initial teletext page If you set the language of the initial page (this page is displayed for the first time after pressing m) for teletext in DTV mode, it will start from the selected language page. Go to “HOME”...
Watching TV Option Genre icon setup EPG is a programme list that is displayed on the screen. With the EPG, you can check the schedule of DTV/ You can grey out or place a mark on desired genres and RADIO/DATA, view detailed information about them, tune smoothly search for programmes you frequently watch.
Watching TV Selecting a programme using EPG Basic operation Display the EPG screen EPG [DTV-TV] Today [Sat]2 [Sun]3 [Mon]4 [Tue]5 [Wed]6 [Thu]7 [Fri]8 [Fri] 1/4 20:00 Press EPG. SD Moving 20:00 - 21:00 SD Moving SD Moving SD Moving HD ColorBar HD ColorBar HD ColorBar H264 SD-Color P...
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Watching TV 4 Search a programme in a category Press G. Press a/b to select the desired genre, and then press A. Press a/b to select a programme you want to watch, and then press A. EPG [DTV-TV] [Fri] 1/4 20:00 Today [Sat]2 [Sun]3...
Watching TV Timer setup using EPG You can switch to a programme at a set time. Press EPG. Press a/b/c/d to select the programme you want to set, and then press A. Programme info. Back to EPG Next Watch Press c/d to select “Watch”, and then press •...
Connecting external devices Before connecting ... • Be sure to turn off the TV and any devices before making any connections. • Firmly connect a cable to a terminal or terminals. • Carefully read the operation manual of each external device for possible connection types. This also helps you get the best possible audiovisual quality to maximise the potential of the TV and the connected device.
Connecting external devices DVI/HDMI conversion Video connections Using a DVI/HDMI cable, the digital video signals of a DVD can also be played via the compatible HDMI HDMI connection connection. The sound must be fed in additionally. • When connecting a DVI/HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal, the image may not come in clearly.
Connecting external devices Component connection VIDEO connection Example of connectable devices Example of connectable devices DVD player/recorder DVD player/recorder Game console You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high Camcorder quality images through the INPUT3 terminal when You can use the INPUT1 or INPUT2 terminal when connecting a DVD player/recorder or other device.
Connecting external devices NOTE Audio connections • Optical digital audio will be output in 2-ch stereo when it is from the external equipment connected to the TV using an HDMI cable. Speaker/amplifier connection • If the image is not in sync with the audio, check the settings of the connected surround system.
AQUOS LINK Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK What is AQUOS LINK? Using the HDMI CEC protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system devices (AV amplifier, DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray player/recorder) using a single remote control unit. By connecting AQUOS LINK-compatible devices with HDMI-certified cables to the TV, you can control a recorder or AV amplifier using the remote control of the TV.
AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK connection First connect the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system or an AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder that supports the HDMI CEC protocol. NOTE • Refer to the operation manual of the device to be connected for further details. •...
AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK menu Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Link operation” > select the menu you want to set. Link Operation Description Note This function is for turning of the CEC-compatible • Refer to the operation manual of the recorder for recorder on/off.
Basic adjustment NOTE Picture settings “PC” is available only when selecting “HDMI1”, “HDMI2”, “HDMI3”, “HDMI4” or “PC” from the “INPUT” menu. “x.v.Colour” is available only when accepting an “x.v.Colour” signal Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Picture”. through an HDMI terminal.
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Basic adjustment NOTE Picture • This effect is greater on fast moving images. • This function will have no effect in the following cases. Advanced 1) The type of signal received is a PC signal. 2) An OSD is being displayed. 3) Teletext is activated.
Basic adjustment Audio settings Audio Surround Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Audio”. Menu This function produces a surround effect from the speakers. CH list Setup :Enter :Exit Item Reproduces a concert hall experience Audio with realistic live surround sound based 3D Hall on reverberant sounds measured in a STANDARD...
Basic adjustment Power save settings No signal off Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “ECO”. Menu When set to “Enable”, the TV will automatically enter standby mode if there is no signal input for 15 minutes. CH list Setup NOTE :Enter...
Basic adjustment The “Digital setting” screen displays, and then Channel settings press A. Press a/b to select the desired menu item, and Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “View then press A. setting”. Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press Menu CH list Setup...
Basic adjustment Analogue setting Sound sys. Select the optimum sound systems (broadcasting Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Digital setting. systems) to receive (“B/G”, “D/K”, “I”, “M”). The “Analogue setting” screen displays, and then NOTE press A. • Check the sound system if the sound output were not Repeat steps 4 and 5 in Digital setting.
Useful viewing functions NOTE TV Start-up time setting • To view a locked channel, you must enter the password (see page 37 for locking channels password). When you select a locked channel, a password prompt message pops up. Press C to display the password input window. View setting Deleting the password Quick start...
Useful viewing functions Switching the multi audio languages Individual setting – Time Each time you press MPX on the remote control unit, the audio language switches. NOTE View setting • This function depends on audio language information from Time display broadcasters.
Useful viewing functions Item (for SD [Standard-Definition] signals) Optional features settings Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full Normal screen display. Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Option”. For 14:9 letterbox pictures. A thin side Menu bar appears on each side, and you may Zoom 14:9 also see bars on the top and bottom...
Useful viewing functions Skipping specified inputs Option 4:3 mode Option The “WSS” signal has 4:3 auto-switching that allows you Input skip to select between “Normal” and “Panorama”. Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” This setting allows you to skip the inputs on the input >...
Useful viewing functions Option Option Input label Headphone/Audio out select You can label each input source with a custom You can select which device is used for outputting audio. description. Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” Press INPUT to select the desired input source >...
Useful viewing functions Option Channel selecting effect This function shows a screen effect when choosing or changing channels. Go to “HOME” > “TV Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “Screen effect” > “Channel selecting effect”. Option Programme title display This function allows you to display programme information such as the title and airtime by tuning a channel.
Useful viewing functions Additional features Option Key lock Option This function allows you to lock the buttons on the TV Illumination or remote control unit in order to prohibit children from changing the channel or volume. This function makes the LED on the front of TV Go to “HOME”...
Network function How to connect Connecting to the network Router ETHERNET terminal To enjoy internet services, you need to connect the TV to a router with a high speed connection to the internet. You can also connect the TV to your Home network server through a router or access point.
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NOTE operation manual of the router/access point. • When using the SHARP wireless LAN USB adapter (optional Press a/b to select “Push button”, and then accessory), try to provide as much free space around the device for best performance.
Other useful features NOTE Using a USB device • When you have inserted two or more USB storage devices in the ports, an error message appears. Insert only one USB storage device for time shift. The TV provides you some functions using a USB •...
Other useful features NOTE Time shift • Instead of pressing buttons on the remote control unit, most of the operations shown to the left are also available on the screen with the control panel. You can call up this control This function enables you to pause the digital TV programme panel by pressing CONTROL on the remote control unit or you are watching and start watching it again from the paused...
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Other useful features Examples of time shift usage Display information regarding time shift When you move away from the TV for a while Channel display (press READY when you move away from the Channel information displays by pressing DISPLAY on the remote control unit.
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Other useful features Option Option Auto input selection Device check You can choose whether or not to switch the input You can manually check the condition of a USB storage source automatically when receiving an AQUOS LINK device to be used for time shifting. compatible signal on the TV during time shift operations.
Other useful features USB media/Home network Selecting modes and drives/servers Press B. USB media/Home network In both modes, you can enjoy viewing photos, listening USB media mode (Example) to music and watching videos from external USB devices (USB Memory, USB card reader (Mass Storage Class), USB1-1 USB1-2 USB2...
Other useful features Photo mode 3D mode You can view photos in 3D mode. Viewing thumbnails Press B to display the “USB media menu” screen. Press a b to select “3D display”, and then press • See pages 64 to 68 for details on the 3D function. NOTE •...
Other useful features Slide show Slide show Buttons for slide show operation (When using USB media mode) Selecting the BGM Setup the slide show BGM from “Select slide show Buttons Description BGM” by pressing B when selecting photo thumbnails. Return to the previous operation. This function is available only for the USB media mode.
Other useful features Video mode Buttons Description Go back to the file selection screen. Switch between 2D and 3D modes. 16 Files 8 Files 15 Files 15 Files 10 Files Start playback from the previously R button stopped scene.* Stop a video. G button Y button Display the USB control panel.
Other useful features USB device compatibility Selecting the picture size for video mode You can select the picture size in “Video mode”. USB memory, USB card reader (Mass USB device Select “Video mode”. Storage class), USB HDD • Refer to Selecting modes and drives/servers on File system FAT/FAT32/NTFS page 55.
Connecting a PC Connecting a PC Displaying a PC image on the screen HDMI connection Selecting the picture size HDMI 1, 2, 3 or 4 terminals You can select the picture size. Press WIDE. • The “Wide mode” menu displays. Press WIDE or a/b to select the desired item.
Connecting a PC Adjusting the PC image Adjusting the PC image manually automatically Option Option Fine sync. Auto sync. Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to change image position using “Auto sync.”. In some This function enables the screen to be automatically cases, however, manual adjustment is needed to adjusted to its best possible condition when the optimise the image.
Connecting a PC Set the RS-232C communications settings on the PC PC control of the TV to match the TV’s communications conditions. The TV’s communications settings are as follows: • When a programme is set, the TV can be controlled Baud rate 9,600 bps from the PC using the RS-232C or IP.
Connecting a PC Command list CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS POWER TOGGLE POWER OFF (STANDBY) SETTING MUTE MUTE INPUT SWITCHING MUTE OFF (TOGGLE) SURROUND TOGGLE ATV (CHANNEL FIXED) INPUT SELECTION SURROUND TS HD ON DTV (CHANNEL FIXED) SURROUND OFF INPUT 1_3 (1f3), HDMI...
Enjoying 3D image viewing You can use special 3D glasses to watch 3D-supported images on this TV. • You can enjoy 3D movies on this TV by viewing the movie through 3D glasses, sold separately. • To produce 3D images, liquid crystal shutters in the 3D glasses alternately open and close imperceptibly fast to exactly match alternating left and right video images displayed by the TV.
Enjoying 3D image viewing Take off the 3D glasses and turn off the power of Viewing 3D images the 3D glasses. • Press the power button for at least two seconds. • The LED light lights for two seconds. NOTE •...
Enjoying 3D image viewing Watching 2D images in 3D Configuring the TV settings to enhance 3D image viewing You can convert normal 2D images into 3D images. You can make various settings to enhance 3D image Press 3D. viewing. Press c/d to select “2D s 3D”, and then press Turn on the power of the 3D glasses, and then wear the 3D glasses.
Enjoying 3D image viewing 3D setup 3D still image effect adjustment You can adjust the 3D still image effect (depth). Basic operation Adjust the level from l5 to +10. “0” is the level where no adjustment is made (factory preset value). Go to “HOME”...
• From directly in front of the 3D infrared emitter on the TV: approx. 5 m (within approx. 30° horizontally and 20° vertically) − The 3D infrared emitter lights in 3D mode. NOTE • These 3D glasses are only for use with SHARP LCD TVs supporting 3D.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible solution • No power. • Is the AC cord disconnected? • Check if you pressed POWER a on the TV. • When the power switch does not work, remove the power plug and insert it again, and press POWER a on the TV after waiting more than five seconds.
Ensure that your TV software version is always up to cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings date. From time to time SHARP will make updated TV to the factory preset values. base software and DVB software available.
Appendix Getting information Updating your TV via USB/Network Information Information Message list Software update When new software is detected, you can confirm the This function allows you to update to the latest software update information and download the software from using a USB device or Network.
LC logo mark are registered trademarks of SHARP Corporation. This product is embedded with LC Font technology, which was developed by SHARP Corporation for clearly displaying easy-to-read characters on an LCD screen. However, other non-LCD fonts are used for displaying some screen pages.
The HDMI 2 and PC terminals can both use the same audio input terminal. • As a part of our 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...
Appendix LC-60LE835X Removing the stand Loosen the two screws used to secure the stand cover. For wall mounting with the optional bracket (AN-37AG2 + AN-37P30 or AN-52AG4) remove the stand. Before setting TV on the wall • Remove the connected cables (DVD, VCR, etc) from the terminals.
Appendix Dimensional drawings LC-60LE835X 26.4 * 33.4 * 1383 41 * 1329.12 * 10° AN-52AG4 LC-52LE835X 26.4 * 33.4 * 1206 41 * 1152.0 * 20° AN-52AG4 Active area Thinnest part Excluding projecting part Including projecting part NOTE • Dimensions do not include protrusions such as screws and some parts.
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Appendix Dimensional drawings LC-46LE835X 26.4 * 33.4 * 1072 41 * 1018.08 * 20° AN-52AG4 LC-40LE835X 26.4 * 33.4 * 41 * 885.6 * 19° 20° AN-37AG2 AN-37P30 Active area Thinnest part Excluding projecting part Including projecting part NOTE • Dimensions do not include protrusions such as screws and some parts.
Appendix CLEARING THE PASSWORD Go to “HOME” >“TV Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “Individual setting” > “Password”. The password input screen displays. Press and hold both CHr and VOL+ on the TV simultaneously until the message appears on the screen. NOTE •...
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