LC-70LE550U LC-60LE550U 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 (g1) Page 9 “AA” size battery (g2) Page 10 Stand unit (g1) Page 7 Operation manual (g3 languages) ■ Connection guide (g1) • Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV.
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 and left side 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 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-70LE550U/LC-60LE550U 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.
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 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, flannel, 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.
QUICK REFERENCE 3 1 Insert the stand into the openings on the bottom Attaching the Stand of the TV. • Make sure that the stand is firmly inserted into the TV. Improper installation may result in tilting of the TV set. • Before attaching the stand, make sure to turn off the TV and unplug the AC cord. • Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being damaged. 2 Insert and tighten the 4 screws into the 4 holes on the rear of the TV.
QUICK REFERENCE Setting the TV on the Wall • Due to the terminal configuration on this TV, when you wall-mount this model, make sure there is enough space between the wall and the TV for the cables. • To use this TV mounted on a wall, remove the AC cord holder on the rear of the TV, and then use the screws supplied with the wall mount bracket to secure the bracket to the rear of the TV. CAUTION • This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the wall mount bracket AN-52AG4 (SHARP).
QUICK REFERENCE QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS Experiencing HD images An HDTV without an HD source is just an ordinary TV. To enjoy HD images on the TV, you should get HD programming from the following: 1 Attach your antenna to the back of the television. (See page 10.) 2 Connect the AC plug for the television into the AC • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD quality antenna • HD cable/satellite subscription • HD compatible external equipment outlet.
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 available). 2.
Part Names TV (Front/Side) *1 POWER button MENU button INPUT button Center Icon illumination (See page 25.) Channel buttons (CHU/V) Volume buttons (VOLk/l) OPC sensor *2 Remote control sensor *1 See pages 13 and 18 for button operations. *2 OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 19.
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 16.) 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.
Watching TV Turning On/Off the Power Press POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit to turn the power on. POWER • The Initial Installation starts when the TV powers on for the first 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 21. Press POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit again to turn the power off.
Direct Button Operation Changing Volume ԣ Ԙ Ԥ 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 VOLl. ԝ ԟ Ԝ Ԡ ԛ Audio status Ԟ ԧ Output Select Fixed Variable Variable sound Mute Output device ԙ Speaker • When "Output Select" is set to "Variable", the indicator on the screen changes as shown below. Ԣ ԥ ԡ • See page 25 for details on the Output Select function.
Direct Button Operation Ĵ AUDIO AV MODE ■ 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.
Direct Button Operation ĵ FREEZE ĸ Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions Allows you to capture and freeze a moving image that you are watching. Press FREEZE. 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. • A moving image is captured.
Direct Button Operation VIEW MODE You can select the screen size. Press VIEW MODE to toggle between view modes. ■ For HD programs Stretch Dot by Dot (Full Screen) Suitable for viewing widescreen 1.78:1 aspect ratio program, stretch mode will still show very thin black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. Zoom Dot by Dot (1080i/p only): Suitable for viewing wideDetects the resolution of the screen 2.35:1 aspect-ratio signal and displays an image programs in full screen.
On-Screen Display Menu On-Screen Display Menu Operation Example Example Option Audio Only Icon Light Up Setting Output Select Color System Caption Setup Favorite CH Fine Sync. Identification Software Update Picture STANDARD (ENERGY STAR) OPC Backlight Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Advanced Reset On:Display 7 30 0 4 0 2 Fixed Auto 4 1 Item displayed in light blue • This indicates the item currently selected. 2 This indicates the current setting for the item.
On-Screen Display Menu Color Temp. (Color Temperature) Picture Menu For a better white balance, use color temperature correction. Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings.
On-Screen Display Menu Audio Menu Power Control Menu You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. Power control setting allows you to save energy.
On-Screen Display Menu Input Label Setup Menu Lets you set the input terminal displayed when using the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. Press c/d to select the new name for the input mode. Example ■ Setting the Names to Your Preference 1 Press c/d to select "Custom". 2 Press a/b to enter the desired characters.
On-Screen Display Menu Language Status Used to enable or disable the parental control function. This function will not be selectable from the menu if you do not first configure your secret number. You can also select a language from the Setup menu. Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. On: Enables Parental CTRL. Off: Disables Parental CTRL. Reset If complex adjustments are made and the settings cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings to the factory preset values.
On-Screen Display Menu ■ TV Parental Guidelines Pressa/b to adjust the item to your desired position. "Block" indicates the item is blocked. Press MENU to exit.
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 Basic Selection Option Menu You can select a desired Closed Caption. Off/CC1-CC4/TEXT1-TEXT4 Example Advanced Selection Option You can select a desired service. Off/Service1-Service6 Audio Only Icon Light Up Setting Output Select Color System Caption Setup Favorite CH Fine Sync. Identification Software Update Setting Fixed Auto ■ Mode Default: The default settings will be displayed. Custom: You can adjust the closed caption screen appearance to suit your preference.
On-Screen Display Menu 2 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then Input Signal (for Analog PC Input Mode Only) press c/d to select “Option”. Some input signals may have to be registered manually to display properly. The pair of input signals (resolutions) in the list below is not distinguishable when received. In such a case, you have to set the correct signal manually. After setting once, it will display when the same signal (resolution) is input again.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. Page 13 If the indicator on the TV does not light up, press POWER on the TV. • Is the AC cord disconnected? Page 9 • Has the power been turned on? Page 13 • Unit cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, may cause improper operation.
Appendix Problem Possible Solution Is connection to other components correct? Page 12 Is the correct input selected? Page 16 Is “On” selected in “Audio Only”? Page 25 If the PC image is not displayed, check the following: - When connecting a laptop PC to the TV, check that display output mode of the PC is set to external monitor. - Check the resolution setting on the PC. Is a non-compatible signal being input? “PC Compatibility Chart” below • No picture • • • • • Picture quality of HD programs is poor.
Appendix Specifications Item LCD panel TV Function Model: LC-70LE550U 70o Class (69 1/2o Diagonal) Size Model: LC-60LE550U 60o Class (60 1/32o Diagonal) Resolution 2,073,600 pixels (1,920 g 1,080) TV-standard (CCIR) American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System Receiving Channel VHF/UHF VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69ch CATV 1-135ch (non-scrambled channel only) Digital Terrestrial Broadcast (8VSB) 2-69ch Digital cable*1 (64/256 QAM) 1-135ch (non-scrambled channel only) Audio multiplex BTSC System 10W g 2
Information on the Software License for This Product ■ Software composition The software included in this product is comprised of various software components whose individual copyrights are held by SHARP or by third parties.
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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