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LC-40D68UT
LIQUID CRYSTAL
TELEVISION
OPERATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
IMPORTANT : Please read this operation manual
before starting operating the equipment.
Supplied Accessories
Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.
Remote control unit ( 1) “AA” size battery ( 2) AC cord ( 1) Cable clamp ( 1) Stand unit ( 1)
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IMPORTANT: Model No.: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in the space Serial No.: provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the TV. 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, is intended to alert the CAUTION user to the presence of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK uninsulated "d
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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, ther
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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 has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safet
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS � Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against ANTENNA voltage surges and built-up static charges. LEAD IN WIRE Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the GROUND mast and supporting st
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caring for the Liquid Crystal panel � Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling. � Gently wipe the surface of the display panel with a soft cloth (cotton, fl annel, etc.). To protect the display panel, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners, or a chemical cloth (wet/dry sheet type cloth, etc.). This may damage the surface of the display panel. � Wiping with a hard cloth or using strong force may scratch the surface of th
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QUICK REFERENCE Attaching/Detaching the Stand Setting the TV on the Wall � Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC CAUTION cord. � This TV should be mounted on the wall with both � Before performing work spread cushioning over the base the AN-37AG2 (SHARP) wall mount bracket and the area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being AN-37P30 (SHARP) attachment of the wall mount damaged. bracket. The TV cannot be mounted when with CAUTION only the AN-37AG2 wall m
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QUICK REFERENCE QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS Experiencing HD images An HDTV without an HD source is just an ordinary TV. 1 Attach your antenna to the back of the television. To enjoy HD images on the TV, you should get HD (See page 9.) programming from the following: Connect the AC plug for the television into the AC 2 � Over-the-air broadcasting via HD quality antenna outlet. � HD cable/satellite subscription � HD compatible external equipment � For information on updating to HD programming, ask
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Preparation 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. F-type connector 1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without tools (Commercially 75-ohm coaxial cable (round)
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Part Names TV (Front) Remote control sensor OPC sensor* (See page 18.) OPC indicator (See page 18.) POWER indicator (See page 12.) * OPC: Optical Picture Control TV (Rear/Side) *1 *1 Antenna/Cable in OUTPUT terminals INPUT 3 terminals INPUT 1 terminals INPUT 2 terminals INPUT 5 terminal (HDMI) SERVICE AUDIO terminal terminal (shared for INPUT 4 and INPUT 6) *4 INPUT 7 terminal (HDMI) *2 INPUT 6 terminal (HDMI) POWER button INPUT 4 terminal (PC-IN) MENU button INPUT button DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
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Connecting to External Equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. (See page 15.) For connecting the TV to external equipment, use commercially available cables. � The illustrations of the terminals are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual products. � To protect equipment, always turn off the TV before connecting any external equipment.
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Watching TV Turning On/Off the Power Press POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit to turn the power on. � The POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. POWER � The Initial Installation starts when the TV powers on for the fi rst time. If the TV has been turned on before, the Initial Installation will not be invoked. For changing the settings of the Initial Installation, perform "EZ setup" on the Setup menu on page 19. Press POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit again to turn the
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Direct Button Operation Changing Volume You can change the volume by pressing VOLk/l on the TV or on the remote control unit. � To increase the volume, press VOLk. � To decrease the volume, press VOL . l 20 Audio status Output Select Output device Fixed Variable Speaker Variable sound Mute � When "Output Select" is set to "Variable", the indicator on the screen changes as shown below. 60 � See page 24 for details on the Output Select function. MUTE Mutes the current sound output
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Direct Button Operation AV MODE ⑪ AUDIO AV MODE gives you several viewing options to choose ■ MTS/SAP stereo mode from to best match the surrounding environment of the The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound TV, which can vary due to factors like room brightness, other than the main audio for the program. This feature type of program watched or the type of image input is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). The TV from external equipment. with MTS can receive mono sound, s
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Direct Button Operation 1 Press CC. ⑬ INPUT � This will present the Closed Caption information display. To view external source images, select the input source by Press CC while the Closed Caption information is 2 pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. still on the screen. � Press repeatedly until you select the desired closed caption service. Air DIGITAL 22.1 Audio1 : MONO Video : 1080i (16:9) Closed Caption 1 Press INPUT. CC : 2/5 CC1 Ratings :: NONE information � A list
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Direct Button Operation VIEW MODE You can select the screen size. Press VIEW MODE. 1 • The View Mode menu displays. • The menu lists the View Mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently being received. 2 Press VIEW MODE or a/b while the View Mode menu is displayed to select a desired item on the menu. • You can sequentially select a View Mode that has its own aspect ratio. ■ For 4:3 programs Example: Screen size images Side Bar S.Stretch (Smart stretch) Zoom Stretch Suitable
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On-Screen Display Menu On-Screen Display Menu Operation Example Example Picture Option Audio Only OPC Input Select [On(Display)] Output Select Backlight Color System Contrast [ 30] 0 b40 Digital Caption Setup Brightness [ 0] a30 b30 Digital Caption Info. Color [ b2] a30 b30 Program Title Display Tint [ 0] a30 b30 Favorite CH Sharpness [ 4] 0 b20 Operation Lock Out Advanced Reset Demo Mode Identification Software Update Item displayed in yellow 1 � This indicates the item currently selec
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On-Screen Display Menu Color Temp. (Color Temperature) Picture Menu For a better white balance, use color temperature Adjusts the picture to your preference with the correction. following picture settings. High: White with bluish tone Mid-High: Selected item cbutton dbutton Middle: Backlight The screen dims The screen Mid-Low: brightens Low: White with reddish tone Contrast For less contrast For more contrast Brightness For less For more Active Contrast brightness brightness Automatically
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On-Screen Display Menu No Signal Off Audio Menu When set to "Enable", the power will automatically shut You can adjust the sound quality to your preference down if there is no signal for 15 minutes. with the following settings. Selected item cbutton dbutton � When it is 5 minutes before the power shuts down, the Treble For weaker treble For stronger treble remaining time will start to keep appearing every minute. Bass For weaker bass For stronger bass � "Disable" is the factory preset value.
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On-Screen Display Menu CH Setup Position If Initial Installation does not memorize all the channels For adjusting a picture's horizontal and vertical in your region, follow the instructions below to manually position. H-Pos.: Centers the image by moving it to the left or memorize the channels. Air/Cable: Make sure what kind of connection is made right. V-Pos.: Centers the image by moving it up or down. with your TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable". CH Search: Channel auto search makes the TV lo
