OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163 SHARP CORPORATION ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL LC-42BD80U LC-46BD80U LC-52BD80U SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LC-42BD80U LC-46BD80U LC-52BD80U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Printed in Mexico Imprimé au Mexique Impreso en México TINS-E037WJZZ 09P02-MX-NM LC-42BD80U_E_Hyo1-4.
Dimensional Drawings Unit: inch (mm) LC-52BD80U 49 3/8 (1254) 19 9/64 (486) 34 1/16 (865) 25 41/64 (651.0) 15 3/4 (400) 21 7/64 (536) 5 1/4 (133) 5 3/32 (129) 15 3/4 (400) 5 23/32 (145) 1 15/16 (49) 32 9/64 (816) 45 9/16 (1157.0) 14 17/32 (369) LC-42BD80U_E_Hyo1-4.
ENGLISH LC-42BD80U LC-46BD80U LC-52BD80U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL 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 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-42BD80U/LC-46BD80U/LC-52BD80U 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.
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 CHILD SAFETY: It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat Panel Display Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips in mind: THE ISSUE • The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger flat panel displays are popular purchases. However, flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit (g1) Page 7 “AAA” size battery (g2) Page 8 AC cord (g1) Page 7 Cable clamp (g1) Cable tie (g1) Page 7 Stand unit (g1) Page 6 Operation manual (g1) • Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV. • To avoid scratching the frame or screen, please use a soft, lint free cloth for cleaning.
QUICK REFERENCE QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS Using the Remote Control Unit 1 Attach your antenna to the back of the television. (See page 8.) 2 Connect the AC plug for the television into the AC outlet. 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.
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. 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.
Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..................................1 Trademarks ..............................................................2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER .....................................3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................3 Supplied Accessories..............................................6 QUICK REFERENCE ................................................6 Attaching the Stand .............................................6 QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS................................
Part Names • The illustrations 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-42BD80U model. TV (Front) Remote control sensor OPC sensor* (See page 32.) OPC indicator (See page 32.) POWER indicator (See page 15.
Part Names TV (Side/Rear) *1 *2 *3 INPUT 5 terminal (HDMI) AC INPUT terminal INPUT 3 terminals *1 SERVICE terminal INPUT 7 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 8 terminal (HDMI) DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal AUDIO OUTPUT terminals Antenna/Cable in INPUT 1 terminals INPUT 2 terminals RS-232C terminal INPUT 4 terminal (PC-IN) AUDIO terminal (shared for INPUT 4 and INPUT 6) *4 INPUT 6 terminal (HDMI) *1 See pages 13 and 14 for external equipment connection. *2 The Disc Drive has an ETHERNET terminal.
Part Names Remote Control Unit 1 2 3 1 TV POWER: Switch the TV power on or enter standby. (See page 15.) 2 DISPLAY: Display the channel information. When a Blu-ray disc is loaded, the disc information during playback is displayed. 3 SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on and off. 4 G, 5 0–9: Set the channel. (See page 16.) 6 • (DOT): (See pages 16 and 48.) 7 INPUT: Select a TV input source.
Connecting to External Equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV like a Blu-ray disc 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 page 16.) CAUTION • To protect equipment, always turn off the TV before connecting any external equipment. • Please read the relevant operation manual (Blu-ray disc player, etc.
Connecting to External Equipment Using Digital Audio Output It is possible to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal. (See page 46 for details.) PCM audio outputs from the terminal. To optical digital input of external audio devices Optical fiber cable (commercially available) • Depending on the connected equipment, audio will not output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal in HDMI connection. In this case, set the audio formats of the connected equipment to PCM, 32/44.1/48 kHz.
Watching TV Turning On/Off the Power Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control unit to turn the power on. POWER • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) • The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the first time. If the TV has been turned on before, the initial setup will not be invoked. For changing the settings of the initial setup, perform EZ setup on the Setup menu on page 35.
Direct Button Operation Sleep Timer Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby. Press SLEEP. • The remaining time displays when the sleep timer has been set. • 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.
Direct Button Operation AV MODE AUDIO AV MODE gives you several 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. Press AV MODE. Current AV MODE displays. • Press AV MODE again before the mode displayed on the screen disappears.
Direct Button Operation POWER SAVING Allows you to set the Power Saving level in order to decrease the power consumption and increase the backlight lifespan. Press POWER SAVING. • Each time you press POWER SAVING, the mode changes as shown below. Off Standard Advanced 1 Press CC. • This will present the Closed Caption information display. 2 Press CC while the Closed Caption information is still on the screen. • Press repeatedly until you select the desired closed caption service.
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.
About Discs Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray disc is the ultimate next generation optical media format, offering the following key features: • Largest capacity (25 GB single layer – 50 GB dual layer) – with over 5 times the amount of content possible with current DVDs, particularly well suited for high definition feature films with extended levels of interactive features • Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high definition 1920 x 1080p resolution • Best audio possible with uncompressed surround sound
About Discs ■ The following CD-RW/R discs cannot be played. • Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be played back. • Discs recorded in a format other than an Audio CD cannot be played back. • Discs may not be played back depending on their recording status or the status of the disc itself. • Discs may not be played back depending on their compatibility with this TV. 1 Audio tracks and audio formats DVD discs can contain up to 8 separate tracks with a different language on each.
About Discs Disc Precautions Be Careful of Scratches and Dust • BD, DVD and CD discs are sensitive to dust, fingerprints and especially scratches. A scratched disc may not be able to be played back. Handle discs with care and store them in a safe place. Proper Disc Storage Place the disc in the center of the disc case and store the case and disc upright. Avoid storing discs in locations subject to direct sunlight, close to heating appliances or in locations of high humidity.
Disc Playback This section explains playback of commercially available BD-VIDEO and DVD-VIDEO discs (like movies), CDs, and recorded DVD-RW/R discs. Loading a Disc Insert the disc into the disc slot. • The label side of the disc must face towards the front of the TV (towards you). • When inserting a dual-sided DVD, the side you want to play must face towards the rear of the TV (away from you). Disc slot The label side of the disc • When the disc is loaded, the DISC indicator lights up.
Disc Playback Using the Disc Menu BD/DVD Menus • This section explains how to play back a BD/DVD-VIDEO disc with a top menu, disc menu or pop-up menu. • The titles listed in the top menu and a disc guide (for options like subtitles and audio languages) are given in the disc menu. DVD-VIDEO Example: Select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”. 1 Press TOP MENU. • The disc menu screen is displayed. 2 Press a/b to select “SUBTITLE LANGUAGE”, and then press ENTER.
Disc Playback BONUSVIEW DVD-R/-RW/BD-RE/-R Playback Use of Picture in Picture Function (Secondary Audio/Video Playback) DVD-R BD-VIDEO BD-RE DVD-RW BD-R You can play back a recorded disc (finalized DVD disc only). BD-VIDEO that includes secondary audio and video compatible with Picture in Picture can be played back with secondary audio and video simultaneously as a small video in the corner. 1 Load a recorded disc. • The Title List screen is displayed.
Disc Playback Sorting the Titles Playback Functions Each time you press B, the Title List display changes between displaying the newest titles first and the oldest titles first. Playing Back the Title You Stopped While Being Played BD-VIDEO DVD-VIDEO BD-R DVD-R BD-RE DVD-RW AUDIO CD 1 Press D while the Title List screen is displayed. From Beginning From Continued 2 Press c/d to select the type of playback, and then press ENTER. • Playback of the title will begin.
Disc Playback Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Playback) Partial Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of a Specified Part) DVD-VIDEO DVD-R DVD-RW AUDIO CD 1 Play back the title or chapter you want to repeat. 2 Press DISC MENU. • The DISC MENU control screen is displayed. BD-VIDEO 1/3 5 / 25 00 : 20 : 30 2 English 1 1 5 . 1c h Off • Some operations in the following playback function cannot be performed depending on the specifications of the disc. 1 Press DISC MENU during playback.
Disc Playback Displaying the Audio Information Pressing AUDIO displays the audio information for the disc being played back. • The displayed information varies depending on the disc. BD-VIDEO DVD-VIDEO The audio track currently being played back will be displayed. • If multiple audio is recorded, you can switch the audio each time you press AUDIO. DVD-RW DVD-R When a recorded broadcast with stereo or monaural audio is played back: “Stereo” is displayed. (Audio cannot be switched.
Disc Playback Settings During Playback • If “– –” is displayed for an option like title number or subtitles, the disc has no titles or subtitles which can be selected. • The displayed items vary depending on the disc. • If you access the DISC MENU control screen during playback of a BD/DVD-VIDEO, it may be impossible to operate the BD/DVD-VIDEO playback. In cases like this, close the DISC MENU control screen.
On-Screen Display Menu Menu Items For TV/Blu-ray/INPUT 1/2/3 Mode For HDMI/PC-IN Mode Picture Menu OPC ..................................................................................... Page 32 Backlight.............................................................................. Page 32 Contrast .............................................................................. Page 32 Brightness .......................................................................... Page 32 Color .....................
On-Screen Display Menu On-Screen Display Menu Operation LCFONT embedded Example Picture Example Option Blu-ray disc Setup OPC Off On On : Display AQUOS LINK Setup Backlight [b12] a16 b16 Audio Only Contrast [b30] b40 PC Audio Select b30 Output select Brightness [ 0 0] a30 [Input 4 (PC)] Color [ 0] a30 b30 Caption Setup Tint [ 0] a30 b30 Digital Caption Info.
On-Screen Display Menu Picture Menu Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Example Picture OPC Off On On : Display Backlight [b12] a16 b16 Contrast [b30] 0 b40 Brightness [ 0] a30 b30 Color [ 0] a30 b30 Tint [ 0] a30 b30 Sharpness [ b2] a10 b10 Advanced • When set to "On", the Optical Picture Control (OPC) senses the surrounding light and automatically adjusts the backlight brightness.
On-Screen Display Menu Film Mode (3:2 pull-down) Automatically detects a film-based source (originally encoded at 24 frames/second), analyzes it then recreates each still film frame for high-definition picture quality. Audio Menu You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. Example Advanced(High)/Advanced(Low): Select a desired level to remove jerkiness from film contents. Standard: Detects, analyzes, converts film source. Off: Normal viewing mode.
On-Screen Display Menu Power Control Menu Power control setting allows you to save energy. Example Power Control Power Saving [Off] Blu-ray disc Ecology [Enable] No Signal Off [Disable] No Operation Off [Disable] 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then 2 3 4 press c/d to select "Power Control". Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item, and then press ENTER. Press a/b (or c/d) to select the desired setting, and then press ENTER. Press MENU to exit.
On-Screen Display Menu CH Setup Setup Menu If initial setup does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channels. Example Setup 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. CH Memory: You can select the channels to skip in each ANALOG (Air), ANALOG (Cable), DIGITAL (Air) and DIGITAL (Cable).
On-Screen Display Menu Auto Sync. (for Analog PC Input Mode Only) For automatically adjusting the PC image. Position For adjusting a picture's horizontal and vertical position. H-Pos.: Centers the image by moving it to the left or right. V-Pos.: Centers the image by moving it up or down. Yes: Auto Sync. starts and "Now adjusting the image." displays. No: This function does not work. • When Auto Sync. is successful, "Completed" displays. If not, Auto Sync. failed. • Auto Sync.
On-Screen Display Menu Parental CTRL (Parental Control Setting) Secret No. 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 37 to 39): 1. Secret No. is registered. 2. V-Chip/V-Chip (DTV Only) settings have been made. • The “V-Chip (DTV Only)” will only be selectable when a new rating system can be downloaded via digital broadcasting in the U.S. 3. "Status" is set to "On". ■ New Secret No.
On-Screen Display Menu ■ MPAA (Voluntary movie rating system) G: General audiences. All ages admitted. PG: Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R: Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian (age varies in some jurisdictions). NC-17: No one 17 and under admitted.
On-Screen Display Menu 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 Input Select Option Menu If the image does not come in clearly from the external equipment connected to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2, you may need to change the input signal type setting on the "Input Select" menu.
On-Screen Display Menu Output Select Allows you to select what controls the audio output. Fixed: Sound via speaker is adjusted with VOLk/l on the remote control unit or VOLk/l on the TV. Sound via the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is not adjustable and outputs at a consistent level. Variable: Sound via the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is adjusted with VOLk/l on the remote control unit or VOLk/l on the TV. Sound via speaker is muted.
On-Screen Display Menu Blu-ray disc Setup Audio Video Settings ■ Play Format Set the playback setting for content recorded in 24Hz. Auto: The content is played back in 24Hz. Off: The content is played back in 60Hz. ■ Secondary Audio This toggles the clicking sound on the menu and audio with secondary video in picture in picture mode for BDVIDEO. On: BD-VIDEO that includes secondary audio compatible with Picture in Picture can be played back with secondary audio. Off: Secondary audio does not output.
On-Screen Display Menu Country Code List USA / CANADA / JAPAN / GERMANY / FRANCE / UK / ITALY / SPAIN / SWISS / SWEDEN / HOLLAND / NORWAY / DENMARK / FINLAND / BELGIUM / HONG KONG / SINGAPORE / THAILAND / MALAYSIA / INDONESIA / TAIWAN /PHILIPPINE / AUSTRALIA / RUSSIA / CHINA Language List English / Français / Deutsch / Italiano / Español / Japanese / Svenska / Nederlands Language Code List AA Afar / AB Abkhazian / AF Afrikaans / AM Ameharic / AR Arabic / AS Assamese / AY Aymara / AZ Azerbaijani / BA Bash
On-Screen Display Menu Version 5 Press a/b to select “Erase” or “Format”, and then press ENTER. Erase: Deletes only BD-VIDEO data contents. Format: Deletes all contents. When you select “Version”, the system software version is displayed. USB Memory Management The following instructions explain how to delete data such as the Virtual Package data copied to a USB memory device. Erase Erases BD-VIDEO data on USB memory. Format Erase all contents on USB memory including protected contents.
On-Screen Display Menu 4 Press a/b to select “Software Update”, and then press ENTER. • If you have not yet set the password, go to step 6. Audio Video Settings Playback Setting Version USB Memory Management Software Update 8 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. The picture will temporarily go dark until the software update display appears.
On-Screen Display Menu Digital Setup Menu This setting allows you to optimize the settings of Digital broadcasting. Example Digital Setup Audio Setup Software Update This function allows software updates by inserting a USB memory device with the update file into the SERVICE terminal on the TV. To check for the availability of a software update, visit www.sharpusa.com. If you have any questions, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP (800-237-4277).
On-Screen Display Menu 5 Press ENTER to start checking the data in the USB memory device. Insert the USB memory device containing the software update file. Use SERVICE port near the INPUT3. 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. The picture will temporarily go dark until the Software Update display appears. Wait several minutes and do not unplug the AC cord.
Other Viewing Options Presetting Remote Control Function You can operate the connected AV products (AV receiver, cable box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, LD) using the presetting manufacturer function of your remote control unit. Operating the Connected Equipment To operate the connected equipment, press FUNCTION to select the LED for your device. (VCR, AUDIO, CBL/SAT (cable converter) or DVD.) The LED lights up, and the remote control unit button will function as follows.
Other Viewing Options Manufacturer codes VCR BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER DVD/BD/LD BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER CATV/SAT BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER • Numbers marked with * are SAT codes, all others are CATV codes. AUDIO BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER 49 LC-42BD80U_E.
Using AQUOS LINK Controlling HDMI Equipment Using AQUOS LINK What’s AQUOS LINK? • Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system equipment (Blu-ray disc equipment, AV amplifier, DVD). • By connecting AQUOS LINK-compatible devices with HDMI-certified cables to the TV, you can control a recorder or AV amplifier using the remote control of the TV. • AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMI-connected equipment with one remote control.
Using AQUOS LINK Selecting Recorder When multiple AQUOS LINK-compatible devices are connected, this function allows you to set the recorder for recording when you press REC on the TV’s remote control unit. AQUOS LINK Setup 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Option". Press a/b to select the recorder for recording. Example AQUOS LINK Control 2 Press a/b to select “AQUOS LINK Setup”, and then press ENTER.
Using AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK Menu One Touch Playback AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMIconnected equipment with one remote control. AQUOS LINK Recorder EPG Top menu/title list Media change By AQUOS AUDIO SP Press d to start playing back a title. By AQUOS SP • The last played program is played back. You can use the following buttons during broadcast viewing. Buttons SOURCE POWER G I J Sound mode change Setup menu Description Turns the power of the HDMI connected devices on and off.
Using AQUOS LINK Playback of Titles Using AQUOS LINK This section explains how to play back a title in the AQUOS LINK-compatible equipment. 1 Power on the AQUOS LINK-compatible equipment, and select appropriate external input. 2 Press OPTION to display the AQUOS LINK MENU screen. 3 Press a/b to select “Top menu/title list”, and then press ENTER. • The title list data from the connected AQUOS LINKcompatible equipment displays. 4 Select the title with a/b/c/d, and then press d to start playback.
Appendix Removing the Stand • Before detaching (or attaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. CAUTION • Do not remove the stand from the TV unless using an optional wall mount bracket to mount it. Before attaching/detaching the stand • Before performing work, make sure to turn off the TV. • Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being damaged.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 15.) If the indicator on the TV does not light up, press POWER on the TV. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 7.) • Has the power been turned on? (See page 15.) • Unit cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, may cause improper operation.
Appendix Troubleshooting-Disc Playback Problem Possible Solution • No picture. • Take out the disc and clean it. • Video stops. • Has the TV been subjected to shock or impact? Are you using it in an unstable location? The TV will stop if it senses shock or vibration. • No sound or distorted sound from speakers. • There is no sound during still mode, slow motion playback, fast forward and fast reverse. • Take out the disc and clean it.
Appendix Problem Possible Solution • Still image playback or frame advance playback does not work properly. • Frame advance playback on discs other than DVD-RW/R (VR format) may not work properly. • Some commercially available BD-VIDEO and DVD-VIDEO discs are not compatible with still image playback or frame advance playback. • On BD-VIDEO discs, frame reverse playback does not work. • Fast forward/reverse (search) does not work properly.
Appendix RS-232C Port Specifications ■ PC control of the TV • Attach an RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially available) to the supplied Din/D-Sub RS-232C for the connections. ■ Command format Eight ASCII codes e CR C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 Command 4-digits • This operation system should be used by a person who is accustomed to using computers. ■ Communication conditions Set the RS-232C communication settings on the PC to match the TV's communication conditions.
Appendix Specifications Item LCD panel Model: LC-46BD80U Model: LC-52BD80U 46o Class (45 63/64o Diagonal) Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD 52o Class (52 1/32o Diagonal) Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD 2,073,600 pixels (1,920 g 1,080) Resolution TV-standard (CCIR) TV Function Model: LC-42BD80U 42o Class (42 1/64o Diagonal) Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD Receiving Channel American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System VHF/UHF VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69ch CATV 1-135ch (non-scrambled channel only)
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 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.
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.