Sharp LC 52SB55U manual

1 Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit ( g 1) Page 8 “AA” size battery ( g 2) Page 9 AC cord ( g 1) Page 8 Stand unit ( g 1) Page 7 Cable clamp ( g 1) Cable tie ( g 1) Page 8 LC-52SB55U LIQ UID CRYST AL TELEVI SION OP ER A TION MANU AL ENGLISH T o avoid scratching the frame [...]

2 IMPORT ANT : T o aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please recor d the TV's model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers ar e located at the rear of the TV . Model No.: Serial No.: IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK O[...]

3 • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol ar e trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This product utilizes tin-lead solder , and fluor escent lamp containing a small amount of mercury . Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to envir onmental considerations. For disposal or recycling [...]

4 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 engineer ed and manufactured with the highest priority on safety . However , improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to pr event potential danger , please observe t[...]

5 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. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to p[...]

6 CHILD SAFETY : It Makes A Differ ence How and Where Y ou Use Y our Flat Panel Display Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new pr oduct, please keep these safety tips in mind: THE ISSUE The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger fl at panel displays are popular purchases. However, fl at panel displays[...]

7 1 1 2 2 Hex key Screws Soft cushion Attaching/Detaching the Stand • Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. • Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being damaged. CAUTION • Attach the stand in the correct direction. • Do not[...]

8 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 • Do not expose the remote control unit to shock. In addition, do not expose the [...]

9 300-ohm twin-lead cable 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 75-ohm coaxial cable IN OUT 300-ohm twin-lead cable VHF ANTENNA UHF ANTENNA Combiner (commercially available) 300/75-ohm adapter (commercially available) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) Cable TV lead-In Coaxial cable (commercially available) Coaxial cable (commercia[...]

10 Part Names TV (Front) OPC indicator (See page 18.) POWER indicator (See page 12.) OPC sensor * (See page 18.) Remote control sensor SLEEP indicator (See page 13.) TV (Rear/Side) AC INPUT terminal POWER button MENU button INPUT button Channel buttons ( CH U / V ) Volume buttons ( VOL k / l ) RS-232C terminal DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal INPUT 7 [...]

11 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 eq[...]

12 Language TV Location Air/Cable CH Search English Español Français TV Location Language Air/Cable CH Search Home Store TV Location Air/Cable Language CH Search Analog & Digital Search Start Cancel Analog Search Start Turning On/Off the Power Air/Cable TV Location Language CH Search Start Cancel Press POWER on the TV or on the remote control[...]

13 Direct Button Operation Changing Volume You can change the volume by pressing VOL k / l on the TV or on the remote control unit. To increase the volume, press VOL k . To decrease the volume, press VOL l . 20 Audio status Output device Output Select Fixed Variable Speaker Variable sound Mute When "Output Select" is set to "Variable[...]

14 AV MODE 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[...]

15 22.1 Air DIGIT AL Audio : MONO : CC 1/2 CC1 : Video 1080i (16:9) Ratings : NONE : NONE Closed Caption information Direct Button Operation INPUT To view external source images, select the input source using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. 1 Press INPUT . A list of selectable sources appears. 2 Press INPUT again or press a / b to se[...]

16 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 selec[...]

17 ENTER : Select : Enter MENU : Exit RETURN : Back 1 Item displayed in yellow • This indicates the item currently selected. • Press ENTER to go to the adjustment screen for this item. 2 Item in brackets • This indicates the current setting for the item. 3 Item displayed in white • This indicates that the item can be selected. 4 Item displa[...]

18 On-Screen Display Menu Color Temp. (Color Temperature) For a better white balance, use color temperature correction. High: White with bluish tone Mid-High: Middle: Mid-Low: Low: White with reddish tone White balance can be adjusted between a maximum of +30 and a minimum of –30 for each color temperature. R Gain: –30 through +30 G Gain: –30[...]

19 Digital Noise Reduction Produces a clearer video image. Off: No adjustment High/Middle/Low: Select a desired level for viewing a clearer video image. "Digital Noise Reduction" is not selectable when channel display shows an input resolution of 1080P. 3D-Y/C Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross color noise. Slow[...]

20 Antenna Setup - DIGITAL In order to receive digital air broadcasts, you need a digital broadcast antenna. You can confi rm the antenna confi guration through the "Antenna Setup - DIGITAL" screen. If necessary, adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the maximum signal strength. Signal Strength: The signal strength of DIGITAL ch[...]

21 Fine Sync. Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to change image position using Auto Sync. In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed to optimize the image. H-Pos.: Centers the image by moving it to the left or right. V-Pos.: Centers the image by moving it up or down. Clock: Adjust when the image fl ickers with vert[...]

22 Status Used to enable or disable the parental control function. This function will not be selectable from the menu if you do not fi rst confi gure your secret number. On: Enables Parental CTRL Off: Disables Parental CTRL. V-Chip V-CHIP is an electronic fi ltering device built into your TV. This tool gives parents a great degree of control ove[...]

23 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 consi[...]

24 On-Screen Display Menu Option Menu Audio Only When listening to music from a music program, you can turn the screen off and enjoy audio only. On: Audio is output without screen image. Off: Both screen images and audio are output. The screen image will return to normal when a button (except those for audio adjustment, such as VOL , MUTE , SURROUN[...]

25 Caption Setup This function allows you to adjust the closed caption screen appearance to suit your preference. You can adjust 7 items: "Caption Size", "Font Style", "Foreground Color", "Foreground Opacity", "Background Color", "Background Opacity" and "Character Edge". Example[...]

26 On-Screen Display Menu During the data checking, “ Checking ” blinks. Checking Now checking the data in the USB memory device. The current version of the TV software and the version of the update fi le on the USB memory device are displayed. To update the TV software with the update fi le, select “Yes”, and then press ENTER . Example N[...]

27 Troubleshooting Possible Solution • Is the volume too low? (See page 13.) • Is “Variable” selected in “Output Select”? (See page 24.) • Have you pressed MUTE on the remote control unit? (See page 13.) Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments Appendix Problem • No power • Unit cannot be operated. • Remot[...]

28 Appendix ■ 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. • 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 co[...]

29 Item Model: LC-52SB55U LCD panel 52 o screen size class Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD (Diagonal Measurement : 52 1 / 32 o ) Resolution 2,073,600 pixels (1,920 g 1,080) TV Function 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 [...]

30 • As a precautionary measure, make a note of your secret number above, cut it from this manual, and keep it in a safe place. The secret number is . CLEARING THE SECRET NUMBER If you forget the secret number, clear the secret number using the following procedure. 1 Select an item from the list below to display the secret number input screen. (F[...]

31 For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service, or to obtain product literature, accessories, supplies, or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP. Calling for Service LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand Liquid Crystal Display prod[...]

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