LC-40D78UN LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH IMPORTANT : Please read this operation manual before starting operating the equipment. Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit (g1) “AA” size battery (g2) AC cord (g1) Page 8 Page 9 Page 8 ■ Operation manual (g3 languages) ■ Connection guide (g1) Cable clamp (g1) Page 8 Stand unit (g1) Page 7 • Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV.
IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Model No.: Serial No.: IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION INFORMATION: 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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 cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caring for the Liquid Crystal panel • Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling. • Gently wipe the surface of the display panel with a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, etc.). To protect the display panel, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners, or a chemical cloth (wet/dry sheet type cloth, etc.). This may damage the surface of the display panel.
QUICK REFERENCE Attaching/Detaching the Stand Setting the TV on the Wall • Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord. • Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being damaged. CAUTION • This TV should be mounted on the wall with both the AN-37AG2 (SHARP) wall mount bracket and the AN-37P30 (SHARP) attachment of the wall mount bracket. The TV cannot be mounted when with only the AN-37AG2 wall mount bracket.
QUICK REFERENCE QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS 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: 1 Attach your antenna to the back of the television. (See page 9.) 2 Connect the AC plug for the television into the AC • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD quality antenna • HD cable/satellite subscription • HD compatible external equipment outlet.
Preparation 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. F-type connector 1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without tools (Commercially available). 2.
Part Names TV (Front) Remote control sensor OPC sensor* (See page 18.) OPC indicator (See page 18.) POWER indicator (See page 12.
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 page 15.) For connecting the TV to external equipment, use commercially available cables. • The illustrations of the terminals are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual products. CAUTION • To protect equipment, always turn off the TV before connecting any external equipment.
Watching TV Turning On/Off the Power Press POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit to turn the power on. • The POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. POWER • The Initial Installation starts when the TV powers on for the first time. If the TV has been turned on before, the Initial Installation will not be invoked. For changing the settings of the Initial Installation, perform "EZ setup" on the Setup menu on page 20. Press POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit again to turn the power off.
Direct Button Operation Changing Volume ԥ Ԙ Ԧ You can change the volume by pressing VOLk/l on the TV or on the remote control unit. • To increase the volume, press VOLk. • To decrease the volume, press VOLl. ԝ ԟ Ԝ Ԣ ԛ 20 Audio status Output device ԙ Ԟ ԧ Speaker Output Select Fixed Variable Variable sound Mute • When "Output Select" is set to "Variable", the indicator on the screen changes as shown below. Ԥ Ԡ 60 • See page 24 for details on the Output Select function.
Direct Button Operation ⑪ AUDIO AV MODE ■ MTS/SAP stereo mode 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 another language or something completely different like weather information.
Direct Button Operation 1 Press CC. ⑬ INPUT • This will present the Closed Caption information display. To view external source images, select the input source by pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. 2 Press CC while the Closed Caption information is still on the screen. • Press repeatedly until you select the desired closed caption service. Air DIGITAL 22.1 Audio1 Video CC Ratings 1 Press INPUT. • A list of selectable sources appears.
Direct Button Operation VIEW MODE You can select the screen size. 1 Press VIEW MODE. • The View Mode menu displays. • The menu lists the View Mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently being received. 2 Press VIEW MODE or a/b while the View Mode menu is displayed to select a desired item on the menu. • You can sequentially select a View Mode that has its own aspect ratio.
On-Screen Display Menu On-Screen Display Menu Operation Example Example Option Picture Audio Only OPC Input Select [On(Display)] Output Select Backlight 0 b40 Color System 0] a30 b30 Digital Caption Setup Color [ b2] a30 b30 Digital Caption Info.
On-Screen Display Menu Color Temp. (Color Temperature) Picture Menu For a better white balance, use color temperature correction. Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings.
On-Screen Display Menu Range of OPC Power Control Menu The brightness level range of the OPC sensor's automatic adjustments can be set according to your preferences. The adjustment range of the OPC sensor can be set to a maximum of +16 and a minimum of –16. Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power Saving This function allows you to automatically reduce the backlight brightness in order to decrease the power consumption and increase the backlight lifespan. Max.: –15 through +16 Min.
On-Screen Display Menu Input Skip Setup Menu This setting allows you to skip the HDMI or PC-IN Input ("INPUT4 (PC)", "INPUT5 (HDMI)", "INPUT6 (HDMI)" and "INPUT7 (HDMI)") on the Input Selection operation. EZ Setup You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the preset channels. Yes: Skips the input. No: Does not skip input. Language: Select from among 3 languages (English, French and Spanish). TV Location: Select "Home" or "Store" for the location where you plan to install the TV.
On-Screen Display Menu HDMI Auto View Auto Sync. (for Analog PC Input Mode Only) For automatically adjusting the PC image. To watch an HDMI or PC-IN equipment image, select "INPUT5", "INPUT6" or "INPUT7" from "INPUT SOURCE" menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. Yes: Auto Sync. starts. No: This function does not work. Enable: To use View Mode based on signal recognition, including an HDMI signal. Disable: No function. • When "Auto Sync." is successful, "Completed" displays.
On-Screen Display Menu Parental CTRL (Parental Control Setting) V-Chip 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 feature in your TV.
On-Screen Display Menu ■ TV Parental Guidelines Canadian Rating Systems (Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings) Example • 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 content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes.
On-Screen Display Menu ■ Canadian French Ratings Option Menu Example Audio Only MPAA TV Guidelines E ----- Can. English Ratings G ----- Can. French Ratings 8ans+ Block 13ans+ Block 16ans+ Block 18ans+ Block When listening to music from a music program, you can turn the screen off and enjoy audio only. On: Audio is output without screen image. Off: Both screen images and audio are output.
On-Screen Display Menu Digital Caption Setup Operation Lock Out This function allows you to adjust the closed caption screen appearance to suit your preference. You can adjust 8 items: “Font Size”, “Font Style”, “Font Color”, “Font Opacity”, “Background Color”, “Background Opacity”, “Font Edge” and “Edge Color”. This function locks the operation buttons on the TV and the remote control. Off: No adjustment. RC Control Lock: All buttons on the remote control are locked.
On-Screen Display Menu 3 Press a/b to select “Software Update”, and then 7 Press ENTER to start updating. press ENTER. • The screen becomes dark for a while until the update screen can be displayed. Please wait for the update screen to appear. Do not unplug the AC cord. • If you have already set the Secret No., go to step 4. 4 Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0–9. 5 Press ENTER to start checking the data in the USB memory device.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. Page 12 If the indicator on the TV does not light up, press POWER on the TV. • Is the AC cord disconnected? Page 8 • Has the power been turned on? Page 12 • Unit cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, may cause improper operation.
Appendix Problem Possible Solution • No picture • Is connection to other components correct? Page 11 • Is the correct input signal type selected in "Input Select" after connection? Page 24 • Is the correct input selected? Page 15 • Is “On” selected in “Audio Only”? Page 24 • If the PC image is not displayed, check the following: - When connecting a laptop PC to the TV, check that display output mode of the PC is set to external monitor. - Check the resolution setting on the PC.
Appendix Specifications Item LCD panel TV Function Model: LC-40D78UN Size 40o Class (40o Diagonal) Resolution 2,073,600 pixels (1,920 g 1,080) 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-scrambled channel only) Audio multiplex BTSC System 8W g 2 Audio out Rear Terminals Side INPUT 1 AV in, COMPO
Appendix PC Compatibility Chart It is necessary to set the PC correctly to display XGA and WXGA signal. PC Resolution 720 x 400 VGA 640 x 480 SVGA 800 x 600 XGA 1024 x 768 WXGA SXGA SXGA+ UXGA 1360 x 768 1280 x 1024 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 PC Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency VESA Standard 31.5 kHz 31.5 kHz 37.9 kHz 37.5 kHz 35.1 kHz 37.9 kHz 48.1 kHz 46.9 kHz 48.4 kHz 56.5 kHz 60.0 kHz 47.7 kHz 64.0 kHz 65.3 kHz 75.
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