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LC-40LE821E LC-40LE81 1E LC-46LE821E LC-46LE81 1E LCD COLOUR TELEVISION OPERA TION MANUAL[...]
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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 13A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or AST A approved BS 1362 fuse marked or ASA and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used. Always refit the fuse c[...]
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1 OPERA TION MANUAL ENGLISH The illustrations and the OSD in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-46LE821E model. Dear SHARP customer Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD colour TV product. T o ensure safety and many [...]
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2 Important safety precautions Cleaning—Unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet befor e cleaning the product. Use a damp cloth to clean the product. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. • Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when it is dirty . T o protect the panel, do not use a chemical cloth to clean it. Chemicals may cause[...]
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3 Part name Remote control unit >a (Standby/On) (Page 14) AT V Press to access conventional analogue TV mode. DTV Press to access digital TV mode. SA T This function is not available for the 821 and 811 model series. RADIO DTV : Switch between radio and data mode. When only data broadcasting (no radio broadcasting) is transmitted by DVB, the rad[...]
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4 TV (front view) 1 3 45 8 67 2 Yl/k (V olume buttons) !s/r (Programme [channel] buttons) #b (Input source button) @- (Menu button) <a (Power button) OPC sensor Remote control sensor Illumination LED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TV (rear view) 16 *2 10 *1 6 5 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 1 2 3 4 Antenna terminal EXT 1 (RGB) terminal RS-232C terminal DIGIT AL AUDIO O[...]
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5 What is the Menu? Y ou need to call up the OSD to perform settings for the TV . The OSD for the settings is called “Menu”. The “Menu” enables various settings and adjustments. Basic operation Display the Menu screen Press @ and the “Menu” scr een displays. Exit the Menu screen The operation will exit the “Menu” screen if you pr es[...]
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6 Introduction Operation without a remote contr ol unit This function is useful when there is no r emote control unit within your reach. Press @- and the “Menu” scr een displays. Press !s/r instead of a/b or Yl/k instead of c/d to select the item. Press #b to complete the setting. 1 2 3 About the guide display The guide display below the menu b[...]
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7 Attaching the stand unit Before performing work, spread cushioning over the surface on which you will be laying the TV . This will pr event it from being damaged. CAUTION Attach the stand in the correct direction. Be sure to follow the instructions. Incorrect installation of the stand may r esult in the TV falling over . Confirm that there ar e n[...]
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8 Using the remote contr ol unit Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the first time, insert two supplied “AAA” size alkaline batteries. When the batteries become depleted and the remote contr ol unit fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. Open the battery cover . Insert two supplied “AAA” size[...]
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9 Initial installation overview Follow the steps below one by one when using the TV for the first time. Some steps may not be necessary depending on your TV installation and connection. Preparation Connect an antenna cable to the antenna terminal (Page 10). If necessary , insert a CA card into the CI slot to watch scrambled broadcasts (Page 10). Pl[...]
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10 Before turning on the power o q p 2 1 n Standard DIN45325 plug (IEC 169-2) 75 q coaxial cable AC cord (pr oduct shape varies in some countries) Check that the MAIN POWER switch on the rear of the TV is turned on ( ; ). Cable clamp (bundle the cables with the clamp) Place the TV close to the AC outlet, and keep the power plug with[...]
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11 Initial auto installation When the TV is powered on for the first time after purchase, the initial auto installation wizar d appears. Follow the menus and make the necessary settings one after another . Confirm the following before turning on the power Is the antenna cable connected? Is the AC cord plugged in? Is the MAIN POWER switch turned on [...]
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12 Quick guide Searching for cable br oadcasts T o change each item to the appropriate settings: Press a/b to select the menu, and then press ; . Scrambled stations [Y es] Search method [Channel] Start frequency Network ID [None] Symbol rate 1 Symbol rate 2 QAM modulation 1 QAM modulation 2 Reset Search start Press a/b/c/d or 0 _ 9 to select or inp[...]
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13 Quick guide Checking signal strength and channel strength (DVB-T/T2/C) If you install a DVB-T/T2/C antenna for the first time or relocate it, you should adjust the alignment of the antenna to receive a good r eception while checking the antenna setup screen. Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “Channel settings” &g[...]
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14 Daily operation Switching on/off T urning on/off the power T ur n on ( ; ) the MAIN POWER switch on the rear of the TV (Page 4). T o turn on the TV , press <a on the TV or >a on the remote contr ol unit. T o turn off the TV , pr ess <a on the TV or >a on the remote contr ol unit. T ur n of f ( a ) the MAIN POWER switch on the rear of[...]
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15 W atching TV Selecting an external video source Once the connection is made, press b to display the “INPUT” screen, and then press b or a/b to switch over to the appropriate external source with ; . NOTE Y ou can also select an external video source from “CH list” > “INPUT”. • TV INPUT Switchable CH list Selecting a sound mode D[...]
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16 W atching TV EPG EPG is a programme list that is displayed on the scr een. W ith the EPG, you can check the schedule of DTV/RADIO/ DA T A, view detailed information about them, tune to an event currently on-air . Useful settings for using EPG Basic setting View setting EPG If you want to use the EPG for digital stations, select “Y es”. The E[...]
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17 Selecting a programme using EPG Basic operation Display/Close the EPG screen Press EPG . E Select Enter Back Exit AM PM Programme info. Search by genre Search by date Timer list NOTE Y ou can also display the EPG screen fr om “Menu” > “EPG” > “EPG”. • Select a programme Select the time span Press c/d to select the time span y[...]
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18 W atching TV Display the timer list for TV programmes Press B . Refer to page 18 for the timer setup. Timer setup using EPG Y ou can switch to a programme at a set time. Press EPG . Press a/b/c/d to select the pr ogramme you want to set, and then press ; . Back to EPG Watch No Programme info. Next Press c/d to select “W atch”, and then press[...]
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19 T eletext What is teletext? T eletext broadcasts pages of information and entertainment to specially equipped TV . Y our TV receives teletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes them into graphical format for viewing. News, weather and sports information, stock exchange prices and programme pr eviews are among the many services availa[...]
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20 Before connecting ... Be sure to turn off the TV and any devices before making any connections. Firmly connect a cable to a terminal or terminals. Carefully read the operation manual of each external device for possible connection types. This also helps you get the best possible audiovisual quality to maximise the potential of the TV and the con[...]
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21 SCART connection Example of connectable devices VCR DVD player/recor der E E q r VCR Decoder SCART cable (supplied accessory)/Conversion cable SCART cable NOTE In cases when the decoder needs to receive a signal from the TV , make sure to select the EXT 1 terminal to which the decoder is connected in “Manual adjust” in the “Analogu[...]
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22 VIDEO connection Example of connectable devices VCR DVD player/recor der Game console Camcorder E E E E Y ou can use the EXT 2 terminal when connecting to a game console, camcorder , a DVD player/recorder or other device. u A V cable (supplied accessory)/Conversion cable Audio connections Speaker/amplifier connection Connect an amplifier wit[...]
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23 Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK What is AQUOS LINK? Using the HDMI CEC protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system devices (A V amplifier , DVD player/recor der , Blu-ray player/ recor der) using a single remote control unit. NOTE AQUOS LINK-compatible AQUOS AUDIO speaker system and AQUOS recorder ar e sch[...]
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24 Connecting an AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recor der via the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system n n o AQUOS BD player/AQUOS rec order AQUOS AUDIO speaker system HDMI-certified cable Optical audio cable Connecting an AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recor der only n AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recor der The ARC (Audio Return Channel) function works only when using the H[...]
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25 Operating an AQUOS LINK device AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMI-connected device with a single remote contr ol unit. Press I to start playback of a title. See the section T op menu/title list if you want to start playback using the list of the titles in the AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder . Press J to fast forwar d. Press G to r everse. [...]
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26 Picture settings Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Picture”. Setup AV m o d e Picture OPC [Off] CH list :Back :Enter Menu Backlight Contrast Picture A V mode “A V mode” gives you several viewing options to choose from to best match the system envir onment, which can vary due to factors like room-brightness, type of programme watche[...]
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27 Picture Advanced This TV provides various advanced functions for optimising the picture quality . Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Picture” > “Advanced”. C.M.S.-hue This function adjusts the hue of a selected colour using a six-colour adjustment system. C.M.S.-saturation This function increases or decr eases the saturation of a[...]
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28 Audio settings Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Audio”. Setup Auto volume Audio Treble [Off] ST ANDARD CH list :Back :Enter Menu Audio Auto volume Differ ent sound sources sometimes do not have the same volume level, such as a programme and its commercial br eaks. This function reduces this problem by equalizing levels. Item High Stro[...]
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29 Power save settings Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “ECO”. Setup No signal off ECO picture control ECO Energy save CH list :Back :Enter Menu No operation off [Disable] [Disable] [Off] [On] ECO ECO picture contr ol This function automatically detects the image source and decreases the power consumption while keeping the brightness of t[...]
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30 Channel settings Setup Quick start Auto installation View setting Channel settings CH list :Back :Enter Menu Individual setting View setting Auto installation The TV automatically detects and stores all available services in your area. This function also allows you to perform the channel setting for digital and analogue individually and reconfig[...]
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31 Basic adjustment Manual adjust Configure various settings for each service using the colour ( R / G / Y / B ) buttons. Service no. Lock Service name Lock CH skip Old LCN CH skip Sort Delete Press a/b to select the desir ed service. Press the colour button on the r emote control unit corresponding with the item you want to reconfigur e. The ✔ m[...]
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32 Analogue setting Y ou can reconfigure the analogue TV channels settings automatically or manually . Additional search Use this menu to add new services automatically after “Analogue search” in the “Auto installation” menu has been completed. Manual adjust Use this menu to set up analogue TV channels manually . After selecting “Y es” [...]
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33 Password/Lock settings View setting PIN Allows you to use a PIN to protect certain settings fr om being accidentally changed. Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “Individual setting” > “PIN”. NOTE PIN input is required when executing “PIN”. The default PIN is “1234”. T o clear the PIN setting (PIN in[...]
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34 Basic adjustment Language settings View setting Digital audio language Set up to three pr eferred multi audio languages to display if the audio languages are available. Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “Individual setting” > “Digital audio language”. Switching the multi audio languages Each time you press[...]
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35 Time shift This function enables you to pause the digital TV programme you ar e watching and start watching it again from the paused scene. This function is available only for the 821 model series. Press READY . The TV starts temporary recording of the r eal time broadcast in the background. Time shift recordable time is appr oximately 150 minut[...]
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36 Useful viewing functions Display information regar ding time shift Channel display Channel information displays by pressing p on the remote control unit. Audio (ENG) STEREO Video Subtitle Off >> New information The time shift ready icon shows up when READY is pressed and the TV is r ecording the programme. The status icon shows up depe[...]
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37 Selecting the picture size Selecting the WSS picture size automatically Option WSS The “WSS” allows the TV to switch automatically among the differ ent picture size. Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “WSS”. NOTE Use “Wide mode” if an image does not switch to the appropriate picture size. When the br oadcast sig[...]
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38 Selecting the recor ding picture size manually Option REC picture size Y ou can use this menu to set the appropriate picture size for viewing a 16:9 format TV programme on a 4:3 TV . Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “T erminal setting” > “REC picture size”. Setting to “4:3 TV” Setting to “16:9 TV” NOTE [...]
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39 Display settings Channel display Y ou can display the channel information by pressing p on the remote contr ol unit. DTV mode A TV mode Audio (ENG) STEREO Vide o Subtitle Off >> New information MONO Auto Subtitle Time display in channel information Y ou can display the time information included in DTV and teletext broadcasts. NOTE Skip ste[...]
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40 Setting when using external devices Input source settings Option Input select For setting the signal type of external equipment. Press b to select the input sour ce for setting the input signal (“EXT 1” or “EXT 3”) from the “INPUT” menu, and then pr ess ; . Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “T erminal setting[...]
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41 Additional features Option Colour system Y ou can change the colour system to one that is compatible with the image on the screen. Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “Colour system”. NOTE The factory preset value is “Auto”. If “Auto” is selected, the colour system for each channel is automatically set. If an ima[...]
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42 Connecting a USB device Connect an USB device to the TV as shown below . The TV automatically switches to the USB mode when a USB device is inserted in the USB terminal (this does not work when using the time shift function). Depending on the USB device, the TV may not be able to recognise the contained data. Use only alphanumeric characters for[...]
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43 Photo mode Viewing thumbnails This bar is not shown in the “Home network” screen. Buttons for thumbnail operations Buttons Description ; When selecting a folder icon: Enter this directory . When selecting a photo thumbnail: Enlarge the photo. a/b/c/d (Cursor) Select a desired item. 6 Return to the previous operation. R button Select/deselect[...]
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44 Music mode This bar is not shown in the “Home network” screen. Buttons for music mode Buttons Description ; When selecting a music file: Play music. a/b/c/d (Cursor) Select a desired item. 6 Return to the previous operation. R button Select/deselect items ( ✔ mark appears on the selected items). G button Stop music. Y button Play/pause mus[...]
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45 Other useful features View setting DivX® setup This is the function to confirm your registration code. Y ou need to register the code at www .divx.com. Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “DivX® setup”. DivX® VOD registration Y ou can find your registration code on this menu. Y ou need to register the TV at www [...]
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46 Connecting a PC HDMI connection PC HDMI 1, 2, 3 or 4 n HDMI-certified cable PC HDMI 2* o p ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable DVI/HDMI cable When using the HDMI 2 terminal, you must select the proper item in the “Audio select” menu depending on the type of HDMI cable connected (refer to page 28 for details). Analogue connection PC E[...]
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47 Adjusting the PC image automatically Option Auto sync. This function enables the screen to be automatically adjusted to its best possible condition when the analogue terminals of the TV and PC are connected with a commercially available DVI/RGB conversion cable, etc. Press b to select “EXT 3” fr om the “INPUT” menu, and then press ; . Go[...]
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48 RS-232C port specifications PC control of the TV When a programme is set, the TV can be contr olled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing. Use an RS-232C serial control cable (cr [...]
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49 RS-232C command list CONTROL ITEM COMMAND P ARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS POWER SETTING P O W R 0 _ _ _ POWER OFF (ST ANDBY) INPUT SELECTION A I T G D ____ INPUT SWITCHING (TOGGLE) I T V D ____ T V (CHANNEL FIXED) ID T V____ DTV (CHANNEL FIXED) IA V D *_ __ EXT 1 _ 3 (1 _ 3), HDMI 1 _ 4 (4 _ 7) CHANNEL D C C H * * _ _ TV DIRECT CHANNEL (1 _ 99) C H [...]
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50 T r oubleshooting Problem Possible solution No power . • T urn on ( ; ) the MAIN POWER switch on the rear of the TV (Page 4). Is the AC cord disconnected? Check if you pressed <a on the TV . • • • The TV cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning, static electricity , etc., may cause improper operation. In this case[...]
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51 Updating your TV via DVB-T/T2 Ensure that your TV softwar e version is always up to date. From time to time SHARP will make updated TV base software and DVB softwar e available. View setting Download setup Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “Individual setting” > “Standby search” > “Download setup”. [...]
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52 Appendix Updating your TV via USB Information Software update This function allows you to update to the latest software using a USB device. Y ou must update the software through the USB terminal. T o check the software version for the TV , use the URL shown on the back cover . Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Information” > “Soft[...]
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53 Appendix Software copyrights BSD License This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley and its contributors. libjpeg This software is copyright © 1991-1998, Thomas G. Lane. Portions of this software ar e based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. OpenSSL LICENSE ISSUES The OpenSSL toolkit stays[...]
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54 Appendix W ar ning r egarding basic use Cautions regar ding use in high and low temperature environments When the TV is used in a low temperature space (e.g., room, of fice), the picture may leave trails or appear slightly delayed. This is not a malfunction, and the TV will recover when the temperature r eturns to normal. Do not leave the TV in [...]
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55 Specifications Item LCD COLOUR TV (40 o /102 cm), LC-40LE821E, LC-40LE811E LCD COLOUR TV (46 o /117 cm), LC-46LE821E, LC-46LE811E LCD panel 102 cm (40 o ) X-Gen panel 117 cm (46 o ) X-Gen panel Resolution 1,920 x 1,080 x 4 dots Video colour system External input: P AL/SECAM/NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/P AL 60, A TV tuner: P AL TV function TV -standard A[...]
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56 Environmental specifications Item 40 inch models 46 inch models I On-Mode (W) (HOME MODE) 71 W 85 W J Energy-Save-Mode (W) Advanced 69 W 77 W K Standby-Mode (W) 0.20 W 0.20 W L Off Mode (W) MAIN POWER switch 0.01 W or less 0.01 W or less M Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) 103.7 kWh 124.1 kWh N Annual Energy Consumptioning Energy-Save-Mode (kWh) A[...]
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57 Rating table for child lock User -adjusted rating Broadcasted rating AGE 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Universal viewing ✔ —————————————— Parental approval pref. ✔✔✔✔✔ —————————— X-rated ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔ User -adjusted rating Broadcasted rating Univ[...]
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58 Appendix Dimensional drawings LC-46LE821E LC-40LE821E ( 1127.0 ) / [ 993.0 ] ( 1127,0 ) / [ 993,0 ] ( 540.0 ) ( 540,0 ) [ 450.0 ] [ 450,0 ] ( 785.0 ) / [ 707.0 ] ( 785,0 ) / [ 707,0 ] ( 400.0 ) / [ 300.0 ] ( 400,0 ) / [ 300,0 ] ( 734.0 ) / [ 659.0 ] ( 734,0 ) / [ 659,0 ] [ 404.0 ] [ 404,0 ] ( 444.0 ) ( 444,0 ) [ 48.0 ] [ 48,0 ] ( 51.0 ) ( 51,0 )[...]
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59 Appendix ( 1125.0 ) / [ 992.0 ] ( 1125,0 ) / [ 992,0 ] ( 540.0 ) ( 540,0 ) [ 450.0 ] [ 450,0 ] ( 784.0 ) / [ 706.0 ] ( 784,0 ) / [ 706,0 ] ( 400.0 ) / [ 300.0 ] ( 400,0 ) / [ 300,0 ] ( 733.0 ) / [ 658.0 ] ( 733,0 ) / [ 658,0 ] [ 404.0 ] [ 404,0 ] ( 444.0 ) ( 444,0 ) [ 48.0 ] [ 48,0 ] ( 51.0 ) ( 51,0 ) [ 132.0 ] [ 132,0 ] ( 211.0 ) ( 211,0 ) 39.5[...]
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60 End of life disposal Appendix[...]
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SHARP ELECTRONICS (Europe) GmbH Sonninstraße 3, D-20097 Hamburg SHARP CORPORA TION http://www .sharp-eu.com Printed in Poland TINS-E751WJZZ 10P04-PL-NG PIN[...]