OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL LC-42D65U LC-46D65U LC-52D65U SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LC-42D65U LC-46D65U LC-52D65U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN SHARP CORPORATION MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Printed in Mexico Imprimé au Mexique Impreso en México TINS-D779WJN1 08P09-MX-NM LC42_46_52D65U_E_Hyo1-4.
Dimensional Drawings Unit: inch (mm) LC-52D65U 49 19/64 (1252) 19 1/32 (483) 33 3/4 (857) 25 41/64 (651) 15 3/4 (400) 21 21/32 (550) 4 27/32 (123) 3 25/32 (96) 15 3/4 (400) 5 23/32 (145) 2 13/32 (61) 31 11/32 (796) 45 9/16 (1157) 12 13/16 (325) LC42_46_52D65U_E_Hyo1-4.
ENGLISH LC-42D65U LC-46D65U LC-52D65U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Model No.: Serial No.: IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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.
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 safety.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Outdoor Antenna 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHILD SAFETY: It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat Panel Display Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips in mind: THE ISSUE • The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger flat panel displays are popular purchases. However, flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit (g1) Page 7 “AAA” size battery (g2) Page 8 AC cord (g1) Page 7 Cable clamp (g1) Cable tie (g1) Page 7 Stand unit (g1) Page 6 Operation manual (g1) • Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV. • AC cord enclosed in this product is for 110-125V. In using it on the 125-240V AC, please consult the following.
QUICK REFERENCE QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS Using the Remote Control Unit 1 Attach your antenna to the back of the television. (See page 8.) 2 Connect the AC plug for the television into the AC outlet. 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.
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. 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 available). 2.
Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..................................1 Trademarks ..............................................................2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER .....................................3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................3 Supplied Accessories..............................................6 QUICK REFERENCE ................................................6 Attaching the Stand .............................................6 QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS................................
Part Names TV (Front) Remote control sensor OPC sensor* (See page 21.) POWER indicator (See page 14.) OPC indicator (See page 21.) * OPC: Optical Picture Control TV (Rear/Side) *2 *3 POWER button MENU button AC INPUT terminal INPUT button *1 INPUT 7 terminal (HDMI) Channel buttons (CHU/V) INPUT 9 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 8 terminal (HDMI) Volume buttons (VOL.
Part Names 1 TV POWER: Switch the TV power on or enters standby. (See page 14.) 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 15.) 18 6 • (DOT): (See pages 15 and 32.) 7 INPUT: Select a TV input source. (TV, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, INPUT 6, INPUT 7, INPUT 8, INPUT 9) (See page 15.
Connecting to External Equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV like a Blu-ray disc 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 page 15.) CAUTION • To protect equipment, always turn off the TV before connecting any external equipment. • Please read the relevant operation manual (Blu-ray disc player, etc.
Connecting to External Equipment Using Digital Audio Output It is possible to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal. (See page 30 for details.) PCM audio outputs from the terminal. To optical digital input of external audio devices Optical fiber cable (commercially available) • Depending on the connected equipment, audio will not output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal in HDMI connection. In this case, set the audio formats of the connected equipment to PCM, 32/44.1/48 kHz.
Watching TV Turning On/Off the Power Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control unit to turn the power on. • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) POWER • The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the first time. If the TV has been turned on before, the initial setup will not be invoked. For changing the settings of the initial setup, perform EZ setup on the Setup menu on page 23.
Direct Button Operation Sleep Timer Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby. Press SLEEP. • The remaining time displays when the sleep timer has been set. • Each time you press SLEEP, the remaining time switches as shown below. Off 30 60 90 120 • When set, the time automatically starts counting down. • If you want to adjust the sleep timer, you can press SLEEP twice then change the time setting.
Direct Button Operation AV MODE AUDIO AV MODE gives you several 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. Press AV MODE. Current AV MODE displays. • Press AV MODE again before the mode displayed on the screen disappears.
Direct Button Operation POWER SAVING Allows you to set the Power Saving level in order to decrease the power consumption and increase the backlight lifespan. Press POWER SAVING. • Each time you press POWER SAVING, the mode changes as shown below. Advanced Standard Off 1 Press CC. • This will present the Closed Caption information display. 2 Press CC while the Closed Caption information is still on the screen. • Press repeatedly until you select the desired closed caption service.
Direct Button Operation VIEW MODE You can select the screen size. 1 Press VIEW MODE. • 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.
On-Screen Display Menu Menu Items For TV/INPUT 1/2/3 Mode For HDMI/PC-IN Mode Picture Menu OPC ..................................................................................... Page 21 Backlight.............................................................................. Page 21 Contrast .............................................................................. Page 21 Brightness .......................................................................... Page 21 Color .............................
On-Screen Display Menu On-Screen Display Menu Operation Example Example Picture Option AQUOS LINK Setup OPC Backlight Contrast Off On On : Display [b12] a16 [b30] 0 Audio Only b16 PC Audio Select b40 Output select [Input 4 (PC)] [Fixed] Brightness [ 0] a30 b30 Caption Setup Color [ 0] a30 b30 Digital Caption Info.
On-Screen Display Menu Picture Menu Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Example Picture OPC Off On On : Display Backlight [b12] a16 b16 Contrast [b30] 0 b40 Brightness [ 0] a30 b30 Color [ 0] a30 b30 Tint [ 0] a30 b30 Sharpness [ b2] a10 b10 Advanced • When set to "On", the Optical Picture Control (OPC) senses the surrounding light and automatically adjusts the backlight brightness.
On-Screen Display Menu 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. Audio Menu You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. Example On: Detects, analyzes, converts film source. Off: Normal viewing mode. Audio • "Film Mode" does not function when you set the "AV Mode" to "Game".
On-Screen Display Menu Power Control Menu Setup Menu Example Power control setting allows you to save energy. Example Setup Power Control EZ Setup Power Saving [Off] No Signal Off [Disable] Antenna Setup-DIGITAL No Operation Off [Disable] Input Skip CH Setup Parental CTRL 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Power Control". Position Operation Off", and then press ENTER. Press c/d to select "Enable", and then press ENTER. Press MENU to exit.
On-Screen Display Menu CH Setup If initial setup does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channels. Air/Cable: Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable". CH Search: Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area. CH Memory: You can select the channels to skip in each ANALOG (Air), ANALOG (Cable), DIGITAL (Air) and DIGITAL (Cable). On: Skips channels.
On-Screen Display Menu Position For adjusting a picture's horizontal and vertical position. H-Pos.: Centers the image by moving it to the left or right. V-Pos.: Centers the image by moving it up or down. • For resetting adjustments to the factory preset values, press a/b to select "Reset", and then press ENTER. • When connecting a PC to the HDMI terminal, the image position will be automatically adjusted. It cannot be manually adjusted.
On-Screen Display Menu ■ MPAA (Voluntary movie rating system) G: General audiences. All ages admitted. PG: Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R: Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian (age varies in some jurisdictions). NC-17: No one 17 and under admitted.
On-Screen Display Menu Canadian Rating Systems (Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings) • The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programming. • 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.
On-Screen Display Menu Option Menu Input Select If the image does not come in clearly from the external equipment connected to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2, you may need to change the input signal type setting on the "Input Select" menu. Example Option AQUOS LINK Setup ■ INPUT 1 Audio Only PC Audio Select Output Select [Input 4 (PC)] ■ INPUT 2 Select the input signal type from the list below: Digital Caption Info.
On-Screen Display Menu Output Select Allows you to select what controls the audio output. Fixed: Sound via speaker is adjusted with VOLk/l on the remote control unit or VOLk/l on the TV. Sound via the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is not adjustable and outputs at a consistent level. Variable: Sound via the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is adjusted with VOLk/l on the remote control unit or VOLk/l on the TV. Sound via speaker is muted.
On-Screen Display Menu Digital Setup Menu This setting allows you to optimize the settings of Digital broadcasting. Example Digital Setup Audio Setup Software Update This function allows software updates by inserting a USB memory device with the update file into the SERVICE terminal on the TV. To check for the availability of a software update, visit www.sharpusa.com. If you have any questions, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP (800-237-4277).
On-Screen Display Menu 5 Press ENTER to start checking the data in the USB memory device. Insert the USB memory device containing the software update file. 7 Press ENTER to start updating. • The screen becomes dark for a while until the update screen can be displayed. Please wait for the update screen to appear. Do not unplug the AC cord. The picture will temporarily go dark until the Software Update display appears. Wait several minutes and do not unplug the AC cord.
Other Viewing Options 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. Operating the Connected Equipment To operate the connected equipment, press FUNCTION to select the LED for your device. (VCR, AUDIO, CBL/SAT (cable converter) or DVD.) The LED lights up, and the remote control unit button will function as follows.
Other Viewing Options Manufacturer codes VCR BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER DVD/BD/LD BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER CATV/SAT BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER • Numbers marked with * are SAT codes, all others are CATV codes. AUDIO BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER 33 LC-42_46_52D65U_E.
Using AQUOS LINK Controlling HDMI Equipment Using AQUOS LINK What’s AQUOS LINK? • Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system equipment (Blu-ray Disc equipment, AV amplifier, DVD). • 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 allows you to operate the HDMI-connected equipment with one remote control.
Using AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK Setup Selecting Recorder When multiple AQUOS LINK-compatible devices are connected, this function allows you to set the recorder for recording when you press REC on the TV’s remote control unit. 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Option". 2 Press a/b to select “AQUOS LINK Setup”, and then Press ENTER. Press a/b to select the recorder for recording.
Using AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK Menu One Touch Playback AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMIconnected equipment with one remote control. AQUOS LINK Recorder EPG Top menu/title list Media change By AQUOS AUDIO SP Press d to start playing back a title. By AQUOS SP • The last played program is played back. You can use the following buttons during broadcast viewing. Buttons SOURCE POWER G I J Sound mode change Description Setup menu Turns the power of the HDMI connected devices on and off.
Using AQUOS LINK Playback of Titles Using AQUOS LINK This section explains how to play back a title in the AQUOS LINK-compatible equipment. 1 Power on the AQUOS LINK-compatible equipment, and select appropriate external input. 2 Press OPTION to display the AQUOS LINK MENU screen. 3 Press a/b to select “Top menu/title list”, and then press ENTER. • The title list data from the connected AQUOS LINKcompatible equipment displays. 4 Select the title with a/b/c/d, and then press d to start playback.
Appendix Removing the Stand • Before detaching (or attaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. CAUTION • Do not remove the stand from the TV unless using an optional wall mount bracket to mount it. Before attaching/detaching the stand • Before performing work, make sure to turn off the TV. • Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being damaged.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 14.) If the indicator on the TV does not light up, press POWER on the TV. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 7.) • Has the power been turned on? (See page 14.) • Unit cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, may cause improper operation.
Appendix RS-232C Port Specifications ■ PC control of the TV • Attach an RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially available) to the supplied Din/D-Sub RS-232C for the connections. ■ Command format Eight ASCII codes e CR C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 Command 4-digits • This operation system should be used by a person who is accustomed to using computers. ■ Communication conditions Set the RS-232C communication settings on the PC to match the TV's communication conditions.
Appendix Specifications Item LCD panel Model: LC-46D65U Model: LC-52D65U 42o Class (42 1/64o Diagonal) 46o Class (45 63/64o Diagonal) Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD 52o Class (52 1/32o Diagonal) Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD 2,073,600 pixels (1,920 g 1,080) Resolution TV-standard (CCIR) TV Function Model: LC-42D65U Receiving Channel American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System VHF/UHF VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69ch CATV 1-135ch (non-scrambled channel only) Digital Terrestrial Broadcast (8VSB)
PC Compatibility Chart It is necessary to set the PC correctly to display XGA and WXGA signal. Refer to page 24 to set PC input signals. PC Resolution 720 x 400 Horizontal Frequency 31.5 kHz 31.5 kHz VGA 640 x 480 37.9 kHz 37.5 kHz 35.1 kHz 37.9 kHz SVGA 800 x 600 48.1 kHz PC 46.9 kHz 48.4 kHz XGA 1024 x 768 56.5 kHz 60.0 kHz WXGA 1360 x 768 47.7 kHz SXGA 1280 x 1024 64.0 kHz SXGA+ 1400 x 1050 65.3 kHz UXGA 1600 x 1200 75.0 kHz *These 6 formats are not supported by the analog RGB terminal.
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.
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Dimensional Drawings Unit: inch (mm) LC-42D65U 16 17/64 (413) 20 23/32 (526) 36 3/4 (933.2) 21 21/32 (550) 4 13/16 (122) 15 3/4 (400) 3 61/64 (100) 15 3/4 (400) 7 7/8 (200) 2 17/32 (64) 28 1/32 (712) 25 9/16 (649) 40 11/64 (1020) 12 13/16 (325) LC-46D65U 43 53/64 (1113) 17 9/64 (435) 27 47/64 (704) 22 43/64 (575.6) 15 3/4 (400) 21 21/32 (550) 4 45/64 (119) 3 29/32 (99) 15 3/4 (400) 6 7/8 (174.3) 2 21/64 (59) 30 3/64 (763) 40 19/64 (1023.4) 12 13/16 (325) LC-42_46_52D65U_S.
Dimensional Drawings Unit: inch (mm) LC-52D65U 49 19/64 (1252) 19 1/32 (483) 33 3/4 (857) 25 41/64 (651) 15 3/4 (400) 21 21/32 (550) 4 27/32 (123) 3 25/32 (96) 15 3/4 (400) 5 23/32 (145) 2 13/32 (61) 31 11/32 (796) 45 9/16 (1157) 12 13/16 (325) LC42_46_52D65U_E_Hyo1-4.
OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL LC-42D65U LC-46D65U LC-52D65U SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LC-42D65U LC-46D65U LC-52D65U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN SHARP CORPORATION MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Printed in Mexico Imprimé au Mexique Impreso en México TINS-D779WJN1 08P09-MX-NM LC42_46_52D65U_E_Hyo1-4.