Sharp AQUOS LC-46D82U manual

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    SHARP LC-46 LC-52 U U LiQUiD CRYSTAL TELEViSiON TELEVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LiQUIDO TELEVISOR DE CRISTAL LiQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACION MANUAL DE OPERA(_,_,O AQUOS D[']IDOLBYI DiGiTAL 1245 HIGH-DFF N • ON TFIFV SlON Hii::31m| TM HIGH-DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE NYCE IMPORTANq_ Please [...]

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    LC-46D82 LC-52D82 LiQUiD CRYSTAL TELEViSiON ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. • Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out. • The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-52D82U model[...]

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    iMPORTANT iNFORMATiON CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. 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 RECOMM[...]

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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 f Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also ca[...]

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    iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS I_ Water and Moisture -- Do not use this product near water - for exarr/ple, near a bath tub, wash ] _ 1 bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. __ * Stand -- Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable ba[...]

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    iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS f . 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 prop[...]

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    Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit (x 1) AC cord Cable Clamp (x 2) Stand unit "AAA" size battery (x 2) ( × 1) Cable tie ( × 1) (x 1 ) Page 8 Page 7 Page 7 Page 6 Operatls?anua' Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV. AC cord enclosed in this product is fo[...]

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    QUICK REFERENCE STOP! To safely remove the AQUOS television from the box ', It's best to use 2 people to rernove the AQUOS television for stability. ,, Lift onto installation location as the diagram illustrates. Ventilation & Cleaning Tips Keep your AQUOS television in a well ventilated area and make sure not to place it by a heat sou[...]

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    QUICK REFERENCE If the remote control fails to operate TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two "AAA" size batteries (supplied with the product). • Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and ( ) indications in the battery compartment. 3 Close the ba[...]

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    Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION .................................. 1 Trademarks .............................................................. 2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ..................................... 3 iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................. 3 Supplied accessories .............................................. 6 QUICK REFERENCE .........[...]

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    Part names POWER SLEEP OPC Remote control sensor _ 9 ? ? _ OPt indicator* / OPC sensor* ....................... _ L . SLEEP indicator** / -- -- POWER indicator** *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 26.) **See page 16 for TV status indicator. ***See page 32 for Blue Illumination LED, (_-10 HDMI terminal (INPUT 4) terminal (INPUT 5) [ I[] o,o,,AL[...]

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    Part names 1 14 CB_/SAT 2 SOURCE _ LIGHT 3 _ _' 15 5 6 17 7 _9., H @o 18 OL o 9 _9 _ @° 20 10 FREEZE_ ME.U 21 22 E X,T iii iiii! @ @ 23 11 i 24 c : 25 SLEEP AUDIO AVMOEE CC 26 12 13 27 ........... _ss,!,,ii@_" t TV POWER: Switch the TV power on or enters standby. (See page 16.) 2 DISPLAY: Display the channel information. 3 SOURCE POWER: [...]

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    Preparation Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the reFnote control sensor on the TV. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor Fnay prevent proper operation. co Do not expose the remote control unit to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote , _,_ control unit to liquids, and do not place in an area [...]

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    Preparation You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV like a Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player, DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game console or carncorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. (See pages 30 and 31 .) To protect equipment, al[...]

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    Preparation A VCR, game console, carncorder and other audiovisual equipment can be conveniently connected using the INPUT 1, 2 and 3 terminals. When using S=VIDEO cable. VCR/Game console/ Camcorder S-VIDEO cable (commercially available) _ Is-_ I @:. Ico , o I Audio cable vi_:i ° vl_i° _ (commercially available) J ..... iil ool When using composit[...]

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    Preparation When connecting to a PC with an HDMi terminal. (iNPUT 4, 5 or 6) PC i HDrn_ HDMI cable (commercially available) The HDMI terminals only support digital signal. It is necessary to set the PC format correctly to display XGA and WXGA signal. Refer to page 37 to set PC input signals. PC Resolution VESA Standard 720 x 400 PC VGA SVGA XGA WXG[...]

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    Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program A r--q r--q O q VOI + N/ CH A INPUT POWERj POWER Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control unit. POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) PowF_ SL_E_ O_C O O _, POWER indicator-- -- OPC indicator SLEEP indicator The initial setup[...]

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    Watching TV When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you live. Perform the following steps before you press TV POWER on the remote control unit. t. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 8.) 2. Connect the antenna cable to the TV. (See page 12.) 3. Plug in the A[...]

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    Watching TV Method 1 Using CH A/V on the remote control unit or on the TV. You can change channels in several ways. VOL _ INPUT POWER Method 2 1 Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned channel. 2 Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the currently tuned channel. VOL CH sdh FREEZE MENU C®S -- FAVORITECH -- ®®@® AQUOS SHARP • FLASHB[...]

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    [] Changing the volume You can change the volume on the TV or on the remote control unit. Watching TV [] Using MUTE on the remote control unit Mutes the current sound output. c22 © c-n vol + V CH A INPUT ROWER Press MUTE. • c_ will be displayed on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is silenced. ii VOL CH [] Using VOL+/- = To increase the v[...]

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    Watching TV 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 a[...]

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    Basic adjustment settings Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu. 2 v 2 A_,o CBL/SAT D_D FUNCTION O SOURCE LIGHT G9 _ GE) REC (3D (3D (]O (b Q (Z) QQ(:D Q(Z) Q Q(:D@ INPUT _ASNBACK OO VOL OH FREEZE MENU O @ -- FAVORITECH -- ®®@@ AQUOS MENU: Press to open or close the menu screen. A/V/4/I_: Press to select a desired it[...]

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    Basic adjustment settings _ Picture OPC ............................................................. Page 26 Backlight .................................................... Page 26 Contrast ................................................... Page 26 Brightness ................................................. Page 26 Color .........................[...]

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    Basic adjustment settings You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the preset channels. Language setting Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 4/_ to select "Setup". Press A/Y to select "EZ Setup", and then press ENTER. • If you already set th[...]

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    Basic adjustment settings Channel memory setting Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 4/1_ to select "Setup". Press A/V to select "CH Setup", and then press ENTER. If you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. See page 40 for setting a secret number. Press A/Y to select "CH Memory[...]

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    Basic adjustment settings This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels, in 4 different categories. By setting the favorite channels in advance, you can select your favorite channels easily. Using FAVORITE CH on the remote control unit Using Favorite CN on the menu screen You carl also set your favorite channels in "Option" on t[...]

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    Basic adjustment settings Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 4/_ to select "Picture". Press A/V to select a specific adjustment item. Press 4/_ to adjust the item to the desired level. Press MENU to exit. • For resetting all Picture adjustment[...]

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    Basic adjustment settings This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 4/1_ to select "Picture". Press A/Y to select "Advanced", and then press ENTER. Press A/_' to select a specific adjustment item, and then press ENTER. • You can se[...]

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    Basic adjustment settings You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. FREEZE MENU 0 O -- FAVORITE CH -- @@@@ Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 4/_ to select "Audio". Audio Surround function allows you to enjoy realistic "live" sound. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, [...]

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    Basic adjustment settings Power control setting allows you to save energy. No signal off When set to "Enable", the power will automatically shut down if there is no signal for 15 minutes. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 4/1_ to select "Power Control". Press A/Y to select "No Signal Off", and then [...]

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    Using external equipment To view external source images, select the input source from iNPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. iNPUT FLASHBACK @© VOL OH FREEZE MENU 0 @ _ r-----1 C----q CD _ VOL v CH ,/_ INPUT POWER Press iNPUT. • A list of selectable sources appears. If the image does not come in clearly from the external equipment connec[...]

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    Using external equipment To watch an HDMI equipment image, select "INPUT4", "INPUT5" or "INPUT6" from "INPUT SOURCE" menu using iNPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. INPUT4 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 4/1_ to select "Option". Press A/V to select "HDMI Setup&qu[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings You can also select a language from the Setup menu. Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 4/_ to select "Setup". Press A/V to select "Language", and then press ENTER. Press A/V to select the desired language listed on the scree[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings Lets you set the input terminal displayed when using the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. INPUT FLASHBACK © VOL CH FREEZE MENU 0 ® Press INPUT to select the desired input source. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 4/_ to select "Setup". Press A/V to select "Input Label", and t[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings TV TV VCR AUDIO O o o o FUNCTION %,sAT %,_ O SOURCE LIGHT CD _ (SD (E) REO C£3 C_3 (33 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. Side Bar Press VIEW MODE or A/T while the View Mode menu is displayed to selec[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings You can select the screen size. Connect the PC before making adjustments, (See page 15.) Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type. Press ViEW MODE. The View Mode menu displays. Example Normal TV TV VCR AUDIO 0 0 0 C_L/SAT OVD FUNCTION o o 0 SOURCE LIGHT GE) OD GE) REC (3D CE) FREEZE MENU 0 0 -- FAVORITE CH -[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings Perform the following steps to set the Option menu items on this page. FREEZE MENU 0 0 -- FAVORITECH -- ®®@@ Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 4/_ to select "Option". Press A/T to select a specific adjustment item, and then press ENTER. Press A/T (or 4/1_) to select the desired setting, and[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings AV MODE gives you 7 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 again before the mode displayed on the screen disappears. The mode changes as[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings 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. Digital Closed Caption service is a new captio[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings This function allows you to adjust the closed caption screen appearance to suit your preference. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 4/1_ to select "Option". Press A/Y to select "Caption Setup", and then press ENTER. Press A/V to select a specific adjustment item. • You can adjust 7[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings Input the same 4-digit number on the "Reconfin-n" screen as in step 4 to confin-n. New Secret No. iM PORTANT: Three conditions must be met to enable the V-Chip (see pages 40 to 45): Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. Secret No. is registered. V-Chip/V-C[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings Changing the secret number Allows you to change your current secret number. Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Setting a secret number. • The secret number setting menu displays. Clearing the secret number Allows you to clear your secret number. Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Setting a secret number. , The secret number setting menu disp[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings V-CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your TV. This tool gives parents a great degree of control over broadcasts accessed by their children. It allows parents to select programs judged suitable for child viewing while blocking ones judged not suitable. It does so automatically once you activate the V-CHIP fe[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) TV Parental Guidelines ('IV Guidelines} Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 4/_ to select "Setup". Press A/V to select "Parental CTRL", and then press ENTER. • The secret number setting menu displays only when "Secret No." is set. [...]

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    Useful adjustment settings Canadian Rating Systems • 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 cont[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings Canadian English ratings Canadian French ratings Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 4/_ to select "Setup". Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Canadian English ratings. Press A/V to select "Parental CTRL", and then press ENTER. • Secret number setting menu displays only when "Secret No.&qu[...]

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    Other viewing options Allows you to capture and freeze a moving image that you are watching. FREEZE MENU G®S -- FAVORITE CH -- ®®@@ AQUOS Press FREEZE. A moving image is captured. Press FREEZE again to cancel the function. When this function is not available, "No displaying still image available." will display. The still image automati[...]

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    Other viewing options Manufacturer codes REMOTE CONTROL CODE VCR BRAND NUMBER Akai Audio Broksonic Canon Capehart Craig Curtis Mathis Daewoo DBX Dynatech 25, 26, 37 15, 22, 30 32 04 34 10, 31 04 34 15, 22, 30 29 Philco Philips RCA Realistic Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Emerson 21 Fisher 09, Funai 28, G.E. 04 Goldstar 24 Hitachi 06, Insta[...]

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    Other viewing options ® ® i _REEZE MENU o_o C®8 FAVORITECH ®®©@ [] Cable control buttons When the FUNCTION is set to CBWSAT, the cable AQUOS converter connected to the TV can be operated using 1 to4. t SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off. 2 0-9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to wa[...]

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    Other viewing options 2_ 4-- __ 8 TV TV VC_ AUOIO ooo cst/s_ 8VD FUNCTIO_ _SOU_CE _l _LIGHT --3 _ _-- --7 REC @ 5 @QQ @QQ QQQ Q@Q I_PUT _1 AS_B_CK @o 1 F_EEZE MENU o_o C®8 FAVORITECH ®®@@ AQUOS 3 10 BL/SA? I_Vt} FUt_CION o o @ il uo ,q ..... (D 0 (g_ @@(!) @@(i) Q@@ INPUT F ABHOAC_ @© VOL CH RITZ[ MENU N AVORIX E CH ®®@® AQUOS -9 _4 -7 [] VC[...]

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    Appendix Before detaching (or attaching) stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. = Do not remove the stand from the TV unless using an optional wall mount bracket to mount it. Before attaching/detaching stand • Before performing work make sure to turn off the TV. • Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay[...]

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    Appendix • No power Problem Possible Solution • Unit cannot be operated. • Remote control unit does not operate. • Picture is cut off/with sidebar screen. • Strange color, light color, or color misalignment • Power is suddenly turned off. • No picture Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 16.) If the indi[...]

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    Appendix item Model: LC-46D82U Model: LC-52D82U 46" Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT 52" Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT _CD panel LCD LCD ',lumber of dots 6,220,800 dots (1920 x 1080 x 3 dots) W-standard (CCIR) American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System TV Receiving VHF/UHF VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69ch --unction Channel CATV 1-135ch (n[...]

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    CLEARING THE SECRET NUMBER If you forget the secret number, clear the secret number using the following procedure. FREEZE MENU 0 @ @ Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 4/_ to select "Setup". Press A/V to select "EZ Setup", "CH Setup", "Parental CTRL" or "Reset", and the Secret num[...]

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    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. LiMiTED WARRANTY CONSUMER LiMiTED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the "Product"[...]

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    VALID IN CANADA ONLY SHAR| LiMiTED WARRANTY Consumer E/ectronics Products Congratulations on your purchase! Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (hereinafter called "Sharp") gives the following express warranty to the first consumer purchaser for this Sharp brand product, when shipped in its original container and sold or distributed in Canad[...]

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    NOTE Q- 56[...]

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    Dimensional drawings LC=46D82U Unit: inch/(mm) 44"%_ (1137) CO oo 407/32 (1021.4) L LC=52D82U 501/8 (1273) co (xI _o J ® S 4531/_ (1155.0) L 77/8 J 6_ 25°_/._4 (660) 3_/., (95 4Sl/32(126) 12"/o4 (309)_[...]

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    ® SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORATION Printed in Mexico Imprim6 au Mexique Impreso en M6xico Impresso no M6xico TINS-C996WJZZ 07P02-MX-NG[...]