Sharp LB-T462U manual

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    ENGLISH IMPORT ANT : Please read this operation manual befor e starting operating the equipment. LB-T462U LB-T422U OPER A TION MANUAL ENGLISH ENGLISH LED HD TV LCD COMMER CIAL D ISPLAY[...]

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    TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitut[...]

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    INFORMA TION: 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 r easonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency ener gy and, if n[...]

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    3 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water . 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not ins[...]

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    4 • 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 proper grounding of the mast an[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 Caring for the front panel • Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling. • Gently wipe the surface of the front panel with a soft cloth (cotton, fl annel, etc.). To protect the front panel, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners, or a chemical cloth (wet/dry sheet type[...]

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    6 Contents • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. IMPORTANT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . 3-5 Supplied[...]

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    7 Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit ( g 1) Page 8 “AAA” size battery ( g 2) Page 9 Operation manual ( g 1) Connection guide ( g 1) • Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV. • The illustrations above are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actu[...]

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    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 remo[...]

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    9 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. For connecting the antenna cable to the TV, use [...]

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    10 TV (Front) TV (Rear/Side) RS-232C IOIOI terminal terminal terminal *1 *2 *1 POWER button MENU button INPUT button Channel buttons ( CH / ) Volume buttons ( VOL k / l ) *1 See pages 13 to 16 and 42 for external equipment connection. *2 See pages 17 and 22 for button operations. POWER indicator OPC * Remote control sensor INPUT 1 terminal (HDMI) I[...]

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    11 Remote Control Unit • When using the remote control unit, point it at the TV. Part Names 1 IN P U T 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 E N T 1 2 DI S P L AY F RE E Z E FLASHBACK M UT E S U R RO U N D T V US B P C M E N U FA V O R I T E C H S L E EP CC VIEW M O DE AV MODE AUDI O V OL C H + N R U T E R T I X E LC DT V GJ 22 1 A B C D ENTER 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12[...]

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    12 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: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD quality antenna • HD cable/satellite subscription • HD compatible external equipment • For information on updating to HD programming, ask your cable[...]

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    13 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 pages 12 and 19.) For connecting the TV to external equipment, use commercially available cables. CAUTION • To protect equipment, always t[...]

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    14 Connecting to External Equipment When using Component cable (INPUT 5): • Blu-ray disc player • DVD player • HD cable/satellite set-top box COMPONENT OUT Audio cable Component video cable AUDIO-L (White) AUDIO-R (Red) • To enjoy 1080p display capability, connect your external equipment using an HDMI-certifi ed cable or a component cable [...]

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    INPUT 3 INPUT 4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT 15 Connecting to External Equipment Connecting an Audio Amplifi er When using Digital coaxial cable: It is possible to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal. (See page 26 for details.) PCM audio outputs from the terminal. DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT Digital coaxial cable • Depending on the connected [...]

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    16 Connecting a PC Refer to page 47 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV. When using HDMI cable (INPUT 1, 2, 3 or 4): HDMI OUT HDMI-certified cable • Depending on the board, only video signals may be output. In this case, in addition to connecting an HDMI-certified cable to the INPUT 1, 2, 3 or 4 terminal, connect a Ø 3.5 mm stereo [...]

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    17 Turning On/Off the Power POWER POWER (On/Standby) Press POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit to turn the power on. • 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, perfo[...]

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    Sleep Timer Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby. Press SLEEP . • 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. ?[...]

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    19 Direct Button Operation INPUT To view external source images, select the input source by pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. 1 Press INPUT . • The INPUT list screen displays. 2 Press a / b or press INPUT again to select the input source. • An image from the selected source automatically displays. • Each time INPUT is pr[...]

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    VIEW MODE You can select the screen size. AV MODE 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 Vie[...]

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    21 Direct Button Operation For PC input mode Connect the PC before making adjustments. Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type. Example: Screen size images • • Input signal Normal Cinema 4:3 Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen display. For viewing widescreen programs. The top and bottom of the image is cropped. An im[...]

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    AV MODE [USER] OPC [ON] Backlight Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Advanced Reset 1 Guide display • This indicates the buttons that can be operated on the displayed screen. The guide display varies depending on the menu setting screen. • The operations for some selected items may be displayed in the operational guide bar at the bottom o[...]

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    Menu Items System Options View Option ..................................... View Mode ............................ Freeze ................................... Change Audio ....................... Change CC ............................ Page 26 Input Terminal Setting ...................... Audio Setup .......................... PC input ..............[...]

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    • You can select AV MODE by pressing AV MODE on the remote control unit. See page 20 for details of AV MODE settings. AV MODE (Changing Pic.Quality) The audio and video settings can be changed to suit the program or input content being watched. Select from the following AV modes. When the input source is TV,COMPONENT/AV STANDARD/MOVIE/GAME/PC/USE[...]

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    • "DI Film Mode" does not function depending on input signal type. • "Auto" does not function when channel display shows an input signal resolution of 480p, 720p, or 1080p. • "DI Film Mode" is not available during PC format input. Digital Noise Reduction Produces a clearer video image. Auto: Automatically adjusts[...]

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    26 On-Screen Display Menu System Options Menu View Option System Options Input T erminal Setting Caption Setup System Options Example 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c / d to select "System Options". 2 Press a / b to select a specifi c adjustment item and then press ENTER . 3 Press a / b (or c / d ) to select the [...]

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    27 On-Screen Display Menu • Audio Select only shows when the input source is HDMI or PC IN. HDMI Setup ( For HDMI only ) HDMI Mode only shows and is available when HDMI device is connected. Select from Auto , Graphic , or Video . Audio Select Gaphic: HDMI input timing set to Graphic mode (PC). The image is full scan Auto: The HDMI input timin[...]

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    28 On-Screen Display Menu Broadcasting Setup CH Setup If Initial Installation does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instruct ions 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[...]

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    29 On-Screen Display Menu MPAA (Voluntary movie rating system) Example Example MPAA PG-13 R NC-17 X NONE PG G Press a / b to adjust the item to your desired position. " " indicates the item is blocked. Press MENU to exit. G: General audiences. All ages admitted. PG: Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for childr[...]

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    30 On-Screen Display Menu Press a / b to adjust the item to your desired position. " " indicates the item is blocked. Press MENU to exit. E: Exempt: Includes news, sports, documentaries and other information programming; talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. C: Children: Intended for younger children under the age of 8 years.[...]

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    You can connect the TV to a USB memory device, USB hard drive or DLNA Network server to enjoy viewing pictures, listening to music, and watching videos. • Depending on the USB memory device/USB hard drive/DLNA Network server, the TV may not be able to recognize the recorded data. • It may take time to read the recorded data if the USB memory de[...]

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    Select the Files to Play Back • To play back data on a USB memory device, insert the USB memory device on the TV If the input source is USB , go to step 2. • Use the following procedure to switch back to USB mode after switching from USB mode to another mode. 1 Select "USB" or "DLNA Network" from INPUT list screen. 2 3 Pre[...]

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    • th is se ttin g is not s aved. Example Rotat ing p hoto s onl y app lies to t he te mpora rily selec ted item and 33 Enjoying Photo/Music/Video Playback Viewing Individual Photos The photo in slide show by pressing Buttons for viewing Individual Photos operation Pre ss M ENU to d isp lay t he su b-m en u. Yo u can se le ct t he foll ow ing opt [...]

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    Vedio 1/1 Menu Menu Repeat A B C Repeat AB D OK. You know, most of the collection here was put together during the Ching dynasty. So, what did you think? I was impressed with the landscape paintings, and all the jade carvings. That jadecabbage just can't be beat! Some of the bronze pieces go back to the 17th century B.C., but the collection it[...]

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    Buttons for thumbnail operations • You c an se e th e fi le nam e, sh ooti ng da te, fi le size and p ixel size of t he se lect ed ph oto i n th e low er-l eft c orne r of the scree n (s hooti ng d ate i s onl y av ailab le i n the EXI F fi le form at). Viewing Individual Photos The photo selected on the thumbnail selection screen is displayed[...]

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    36 Enjoying Photo/Music/Video Playback • The displayed play time may differ slightly from the actual play time depending on the fi les. Music Mode Buttons for playing music Music 00:00:03 00:04:49 2.mp3 3/8 Repeat A Show Info Enter D Shuffle B Press M ENU to d isplay the sub-m enu. You can se lect the following options to play the music. • Pa[...]

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    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 t[...]

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    Example Menu View Option Input T erminal Setting System Options System Options 1 Press MENU to display the MENU scre en, and then press c / d to select "System Options". 2 Press a / b to select "Input Terminal Setting", and then press ENTER . 3 Press a / b to select "PC input" or "Audio Select", and then pres[...]

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    RS-232C Port Specifi cations PC control of the TV • The TV can be controlled from a PC using the RS- 232C terminal. • Use a cross-type RS-232C cable (commercially available) 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 sett[...]

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    Connecting to the Internet • To connect your TV to the Internet, you must have a broadband Internet connection. • If you do not have a broadband Internet connection, consult the store where you purchased your TV or ask your Internet service provider or telephone company. • When an Internet connection is made, an Ethernet and wireless connecti[...]

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    Using the wireless LAN This TV is equipped with a wireless LAN function. For a wireless LAN connection, you must use "Wireless Setup" to connect the access point and TV. Internet Modem PC Wireless LAN router/ access point • This TV has a built-in wireless LAN function. Using a separate wireless USB LAN adapter may result in radio commun[...]

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    Int ern et Setu p Example Menu EZ Setup Internet Setup Reset DivX ® Setup Broadcasting Setup Initial Setup Initial Setup [English] Connection Type 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c / d to select "Initial Setup". 2 Press a / b to select "Internet Setup", and then press ENTER . 3 Press a / b to select &apo[...]

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    43 Using the Internet Entering Text (Software Keyboard) When you are editing an input screen or specifying the Ethernet settings used for accessing the Internet, enter text from the software keyboard. • You can enter up to 128 characters for text. n o i t p i r c s e D s n o t t u B a Moves the focus up. When the focus is at the top edge, this mo[...]

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    Setting the TV on the Wall 44 Appendix Wall mounting the TV: 1 Carefully place the TV face down on a soft and flat surface (blanket, foam, cloth, etc) to prevent any damage to the TV. 2 Remove the 4 screws from the mount holes. 3 Purchase a VESA compatible wall bracket (please refer to the table above): VESA 400 x 400, 4 holes, M6, 20mm (LB-T462U)[...]

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    45 Appendix Troubleshooting n o i t u l o S e l b i s s o P m e l b o r P d e s s e r p u o y f i k c e h C • r e w o p o N • POWER on the remote control unit. Page 17 • Is the AC cord disconnected? Page 8 • Has the power been turned on? Page 17 • Unit cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, may[...]

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    46 n o i t u l o S e l b i s s o P m e l b o r P ? t c e r r o c s t n e n o p m o c r e h t o o t n o i t c e n n o c s I • e r u t c i p o N • Page 12 to 16 and 42 • Is the correct input selected? Pages 12 and 19 • If the PC image is not displayed, check the following: - When connecting a laptop PC to the TV, check that display output mod[...]

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    47 CLEARING THE SECRET NUMBER If you forget the secret number, clear the secret number using the following procedure. 2 Select Initial Setup. 3 Prsee Individual Setup ,press “ ENTER ”. 4 Press number 7071. 5 Press Secret No.. 6 Enter new password. • As a precautionary measure, make a note of your secret number above, and keep it in a safe pla[...]

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    TV m e t I LCD panel e z i S o 2 4 Cl ass (42 o Diagonal) 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 Terrestrial Broadcast (8VSB) 2-69ch Digital cable *1 (64/256 QAM) 1-135ch (non-[...]

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    49 Wireless LAN FCC 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. Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by t[...]

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    50 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. Software developed by SHARP and open source software The copyrights for the software components and various relevant documents included with this product that were developed or [...]

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    51 Software Copyrights XMLRPC-EPI Copyright 2000 © Epinions, Inc. libjpeg This software is copyright © 1991-1998, Thomas G. Lane. Portions of this software are based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. OpenSSL Copyright © 1998-2008 The OpenSSL Project. This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the [...]

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    52 END-USER COMMERCIAL APPLICATION LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty does not apply to any cosmetic or consumable items of the Product or if the serial number or model number affixed to the Product has been removed, defaced, changed, altered or tampered with. This warranty does not cover installation or signal reception problems. In order to enforce [...]

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    53 END-USER COMMERCIAL APPLICATION LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS of CANADA LIMITED warrants to the first end user purchaser that this commercial application Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repa[...]