Sharp LC 42D43U manual

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    SHARP LC-42D43U LC-46D43U LC-52D43U AQUOS LC-42D43U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION T#LI_VISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LIQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACION _["] IDOLBY! _,,_ _ rr'u r" DIGITAL ................................... iIii_ _ IMPORTANT : Please read this operation manual before starting o[...]

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    LC-42D43 LC-46D43 LC-52D43 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-46D43U mo[...]

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    iMPORTANT iNFORMATiON 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 RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE PRODUC]_ FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUC[...]

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

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    iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Water and Moisture -- Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash q:_r_----_ bowl, kitchen s,nk, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimm,ng pool; and the I,ke. _JC_/_ : ,, tand -- Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unsta[...]

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    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 ctlarges. 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. j Page 9 Page 8 [] LC-46D43U/LC-52D43U Page 7 Page 9 Page 8 [] LC-42D43U Page 7 Page 8 Page 8 SHIRR - Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV. AC cord enclosed in this product is for 110-125V. In using it on the 125-240V AC, please consult to the following. [...]

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    QUICK REFERENCE • Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. • Before performing work spread cushioning over tile base area to lay the TV on. Thb will prevent it from being damaged. • Attach the stand in the correct direction. • Be sure to follow the instructions, incorrect installation of the [...]

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    QUICK REFERENCE STOP! To safely remove the AQUOS television from the box • It's best to use 2 people to remove 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. t 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 th[...]

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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 *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 26.) **See page 16 for TV status indicator. Remote control sensor OPC sensor* POWER SLEEP OPC I t _ OPC indicator** SLEEP indicator** POWER indicator** INPUT 3 terminals INPUT 1 terminals INPUT 2 terminals AUDIO OUTPUT terminals Channel buttons AC INPUT terminal Q-11[...]

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    Part names 1 14 2 SOURCE _ LIGHT 3 o_ _ 15 i[ ®- ,, ® ® 5 INPUT F_ASHBACK _ _ 8 SURROUN? _MUTE 9 8 @-- 20 FREEZE MENU 10 11-- 12 13 27 ¢:;b_ o When using the remote control unit, point it at the TV. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 TV POWER: Switch the TV power on or enters standby. (See page 16.) DISPLAY:[...]

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    Preparation 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. 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 with high h[...]

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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 camcorder. 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 .) A VCR, game console, camc[...]

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    Preparation You can use the INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. HDMI cable (commercially available) • When using an HDMbDVI conversion cable, input the audio signal to AUDIO terminal of INPUT 5. • When receiving an incompatible signal, such as 1080p, the message below appears without the image on the screen. For an incom[...]

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    Watching TV Simple operations for watching a W program VO] _ V C _ INPUT POWER Press POWER on the W, or TV POWER on the remote control unit. ,' POWER indicator (Green}: The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) ., The initial setup starts when tile TV powers on for the first _WE_ 9LEEP OPC O O e e e ndicator indicator S[...]

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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. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 9.) t= 2. 3. Connect the antenna cable to the TV. (See page 13.) Plug in the A[...]

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    Watching TV Method t Using OH/_,/V on the remote control unit or on the TV. You can change channels in several ways. r--q POWER Method 2 Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned channel. Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the currently tuned channel. TV TV VCR AUDIO 000 CBL/SAT DVD FUNCTION o o O SOURCE LIGHT GE) OD 5E) REC (3D (3E) ([...]

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    Watching TV [] Using MUTE on the remote control unit Mutes tile current sound output. [] Changing the volume You can change the volume oil the TV or on the remote control unit. j ° L voL + • INPUT POWE_ [] Using VOL+/- • To increase the volume, press VOL+. • To decrease the volume, press VOL-. i/ voL oH l! Press MUTE. ., E_) will be displaye[...]

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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 vo °_ +20 CBL/SAT DVD FUNCTION 0 SOURCE LIGHT G9 (:_ (:E9 REC (:E) (3D (3D (D (:D (D (D(DO (D (D (2) (:D@Q INPUT FLASHBACK O0 FREEZE MENU 0 @ -- FAVORITE OH -- ®®@® AQUOS MENU: Press to open or close the menu screen. A/T/_I/_: Press to select a desi[...]

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

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    Basic adjustment settings 0 0 0 ® O0 You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the _reset channels. :J Language setting Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _11/1_ to select "Setup". Press A/Y to select "EZ Setup", and then press ENTER. ,, if y[...]

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    Basic adjustment settings Channel memory setting vo OH FREEZE MENU 0 @ m FAVORITECH m ®®@@ SL_:EP AUDIO AV_0D_ CC Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _11/1_ to select "Setup". Press &/Y to select "CH Setup", and then press ENTER. • If you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here.[...]

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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 ON on the remote control unit Select the channel you want to register as a favorite channel. Press FAVORITE. Using Favorite ON on the [...]

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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 _11/1_ to select "Picture". Backlight Tile screen dims The screen brig htens Contrast For less contrast For more contrast Brightness For less brightness For more brightness Color For l[...]

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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 _/_ to select "Picture". Press A/Y to select "Advanced", and then press ENTER. Press A/Y to select a specific adjustment item, and then press ENTER. • You can select &q[...]

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

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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 _11/1_ to select "Power Control". Press A/Y to select "No Signal Off", and the[...]

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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 @0 VOL CH FREEZE MENU 0 @ _ R_N - v cRA I_PUT POWEn Press INPUT. • A list of selectable sources appears. INPUT1 If the image does not come in clearly from the external equipment connected to INPUT 1 [...]

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    Using external equipment To watch an HDMI/PC-IN equipment image, select "INPUT4" or "INPUTS" from "INPUT SOURCE" menu using iNPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. _I_ INPUT4 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _11/_- to select "Option". Press A/Y to select "HDMI Setup", and[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings For automatically adjusting the PC image. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _ll/l_ to select "Setup". Press A/Y to select "Auto Sync.", and then press ENTER. Press _l/l_ to select "Yes", and then press ENTER. " Auto Sync. starts and "Now adjusting tile image.&quo[...]

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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 _11/_ to select "Setup". Press A/Y to select "Language", and then press ENTER. Press A/Y to select the desired language listed on the scr[...]

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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 @© FREEZE MENU 0 @ Press INPUT to select the desired input source. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _11/_ to select "Setup". Press A/Y to select "Input Label", and then p[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings TV TV VCR AUOIO 000 CB_/SAT DVU FUNCTIOn O SOURCE LIGHT (_E) OE) E£_ _EC (B (B _ FREEZE MENU 0 o C®9 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. Example Stretch mode is available for HD programs. Suitable for v[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings You call select the screel/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 Tv Tv v_ A_,o 0 o CU6/SAI D_D FUNCTION O SOURCE LIGHT G9 QE3 (E_ REC C_3 (_3 QD FREEZE MENU 0 0 -- FAVORITECH -- [...]

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    Useful adjustment settings Perform the following steps to set the Option menu items on this page. VOL CH FREEZE MENU 0 O _ R_N Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and tlnen press _11/_ to select "Option". Press A/Y to select a specific adjustment item, and then press ENTER. Press A/Y (or _/_) to select the desired setting, and then pre[...]

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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. FREEZE MENU 0 @ -- FAVORITE CH -- @@@@ i %E Press AV MODE. Current AV MODE displays. Press [...]

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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. G:) Q INPUT FLASHI3ACK O0 VOL CH FREEZE MENU 0 @ _ R_N Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _11/_ to select "Option". Press A/Y to select "Caption Setup", and then press ENTER. Press j,/Y t[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. IMPORTANT: Three conditions must be met to enable the V-Chip (see pages 41 to 46): Secret No. is registered. V-Chip/V-Chip (DTV Only) settings have been made. "Status" is set to "On". Setting a secret number [...]

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    Useful adjustment settings Changing the secret number Allows you to change your current secret number. / °°/ Q OO Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Setting a secret number. ,, The secret number setting menu displays. Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0-9. Press A/Y to select "Secret No.", and then press ENTER. Press A/Y to select "New[...]

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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) / °°/ @ ® Q ® OO Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _11/1_ to select "Setup". Press A/V to select "Parental CTRL", and then press ENTER. ._ Tile secret number setting menu displays only when "Secret No." is set. (See page 41 .) ._ &q[...]

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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 [...]

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    Useful adjustment settings Canadian English ratings / °°/ O ® O ® CO Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _11/_ to select "Setup". Press A/V to select "Parental CTRL", and then press ENTER. ,, Secret number setting menu displays only when "Secret No." is set. (See page 41 .) • "V-Chip" [...]

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    Other viewing options Allows you to capture and freeze a moving image that you are watching. FREEZE MENU C@9 -- FAVORITE OH -- ®®@@ 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 au[...]

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    Other viewing options Manufacturer codes REMOTE CONTROL CODE VCR BRAND Akai Audio Broksonic Canon Capehart Craig Curtis Mathis Daewoo DBX Dynatech Emerson Fisher Funai G.E. Goldstar Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penney JVC Kenwood LIoyds Magnavox Magnin Marantz Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi Montgomery Ward Multitech NEC Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pio[...]

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    Other viewing options _=_=====_- [] Cable control buttons __ -- _c_ C_3 C_3 C_3 OO-- _E_Z_; MENU o_o 5 ¸ _,_ FAVORITE CH ®®©® AQUOS When the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SAT, the cable converter connected to the TV can be operated using 1 to 4. t SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off. 2 O-9 Press a button (or buttons) that correspo[...]

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    Other viewing options 8 Tv To_v_R _u_,o 4 7 6 ....... |1 q-_ __ 5 O (2) (2) QOQ QQ(2) G> (2) _ INPUT R _SRSACK @O o d::::Z:::b O _8 _::z_ " FAVORITE OH ®®@® AQUOS --I 3 10 -9 --4 OQQ QOQ (2>QO Q(2)_ INPUTFI_S_0K @O voL cH 8-- __ w7 O _" 0 F_,VORITE OH ®®©® AQUOS [] VCR control buttons The remote control unit button will funct[...]

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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 la[...]

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    Appendix Problem Possible Solution ,' No power ,' Check if you pressed TV POWER oil the remote control unit. (See page 16.) If the indk_'ator on the TV does not light up, press POWER on the TV. ,, Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 8.) Has the power been turned on? (See page 16.) Unit cannot be operated. • External influences s[...]

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    Appendix item Model: LC-42D43U Model: LC-46D43U Model: LC-52D43U LCD panel 42" Advanced Super 46" Advanced Super View 52" Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD & BLACK TFT LCD View & BLACK TFT LCD (Screen size 42" measured (Screen size 45 _5/s" (Screen size 52" measured diagonally) measured diagonally) diagon[...]

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    CLEARING THE SECRET NUMBER If you forget the secret number, clear the secret number using the following procedure. :! Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _11/1_ to select "Setup". Press A/T to select "EZ Setup", "CH Setup", "Parental CTRL" or "Reset", and the Secret number input sc[...]

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    Appendix 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 so[tware components and various relevant documents included with this product that were develop[...]

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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 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 or]ginaJ container and sold or distributed in Canada by S[...]

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    Dimensional drawings Unit: inch (mm) LC=42D43U 40 19/32 (1031) u:) v _q Lo cq o_ 3 25/32 5 9/32 7 7/8 (200) (96) (134) LC=46D43U 44 s/8 (1127) i i 40 7/32 (1021.4) I I i 7 7/s (200} 11 /2 (292) I, 25 es/64 (660) _J 12 11/64 (309)[...]

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    Dimensional drawings Unit: inch (mm) LC-52D43U 49 47/64 (1 263) 45 sl/e4 (1155.0) L to 7 7/8 (200) I 2_J_4,66o, 3 25/32 4 59/64 (96) (125) 12 11/64 (309)[...]

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    SHARP SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORATION Printed in Mexico Imprim_ au Mexique Impreso en Mexico TINS-D164WJZZ 07P08-MX-NM[...]