LC-46D78UN LC-52D78UN 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 only with the AN-52AG4 (SHARP) wall mount bracket. The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.
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. • 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. • 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 Audio Video CC Ratings 1 Press INPUT. : : : : MONO 1080i (16:9) 1/2 CC1 NONE • 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 LCFONT embedded Example Example Option Picture Audio Only OPC Off On PC Audio Select On : Display [Input 4 (PC)] Backlight [b12] a16 b16 Auto Volume [Off] Contrast [b30] 0 b40 Clear Voice [Off] Brightness [ 0] a30 b30 Output Select Color [ 0] a30 b30 Caption Setup Tint [ 0] a30 b30 Digital Caption Info.
On-Screen Display Menu Color Temp. (Color Temperature) Picture Menu Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Selected item Backlight cbutton The screen dims Contrast Brightness For less contrast For less brightness For less color intensity Skin tones become reddish For less sharpness Color Tint Sharpness For a better white balance, use color temperature correction.
On-Screen Display Menu Digital Noise Reduction Produces a clearer video image. Surround The surround function produces Surround effect from the speakers. Auto: Automatically adjusts the level of noise reduction. High/Middle/Low: Select a desired level for viewing a clearer video image. Off: No adjustment. On: Makes it possible to enjoy natural, realistic surround sound. Off: Outputs the normal sound. • Audio menu is grayed out when "Output Select" is set to "Variable". (See page 24.
On-Screen Display Menu No Operation Off CH Setup When set to "Enable", the power will automatically shut down if there is no operation for 3 hours. If Initial Installation does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions 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 the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area.
On-Screen Display Menu Reset Auto Sync. (for Analog PC Input Mode Only) If complex adjustments are made and the settings cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings to the factory preset values. 1 "Return to the factory preset values" displays on the screen. For automatically adjusting the PC image. Yes: Auto Sync. starts and "Now adjusting the image." displays. No: This function does not work. • If you have already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here.
On-Screen Display Menu ■ TV Parental Guidelines Status Used to enable or disable the parental control function. This function will not be selectable from the menu if you do not first configure your secret number. On: Enables Parental CTRL. Off: Disables Parental CTRL. Example MPAA 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.
On-Screen Display Menu ■ Canadian French Ratings Canadian Rating Systems (Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings) • 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 Option Menu • When "PC Audio Select" is set to "Input 6 (HDMI)", sound will not be produced if you use only an HDMI-certified cable to connect HDMI-compatible equipment. To produce sound, you should make an analog audio connection. • If you want to connect HDMI-compatible equipment using only an HDMI-certified cable, set "PC Audio Select" to "Input 4 (PC)". Audio Only When listening to music from a music program, you can turn the screen off and enjoy audio only.
On-Screen Display Menu Digital Caption Info. (Digital Caption Information) Channel Selecting Effect You can select whether to use transition effects when changing channels. This function allows viewing of digital closed caption information for the digital broadcast program being viewed. Yes: A transition effect is used when the channel is changed. No: No function. • This list is not displayed for analog broadcasts or external input audio/video.
On-Screen Display Menu 1 Insert the USB memory device with the update file There is more than one software file in the USB memory device. Confirm that only the software update file is in the USB memory device. into the SERVICE terminal on the TV. OK 7 Press ENTER to start updating. • 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.
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-46D78UN Model: LC-52D78UN 46o Class (45 63/64o Diagonal) Size 52o Class (52 1/32o 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 Terminals BTSC Sy
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 1080p 1360 x 768 1280 x 1024 1400 x 1050 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 PC Horizontal Frequency 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 75.0 kHz 67.
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