ENGLISH LC-42SB45U 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. • To avoid scratching the frame or screen, please use a soft, lint free cloth for cleaning. Approved cleaning cloths are available directly from Sharp in single (00Z-LCD-CLOTH) or triple (00Z-LCD-CLOTH-3) packs.
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 PRODUCT. FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT AND USE MOUNTING ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. A PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION SHOULD BE MOVED WITH CARE.
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.
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QUICK REFERENCE Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit (g1) Page 7 “AA” size battery (g2) Page 8 AC cord (g1) Page 7 Stand (g1) Page 6 Screws (g4) Page 6 Operation manual (g1) • 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 the following.
QUICK REFERENCE Quick Installation Tips 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. 3 Bundle the cords properly with the cable tie. 4 AC outlet How to turn on the television for the first time. A) Press POWER on the television. B) The POWER indicator on the front of the television lights GREEN. • Place the TV close to the AC outlet, and keep the power plug within reach.
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.
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Part Names TV (Front) Remote control sensor POWER indicator (See page 13.) TV (Side/Rear) *2 *1 SERVICE terminal Volume buttons (VOL +/-) Channel buttons (CH ) MENU button INPUT 3 terminals (SIDE AV IN) INPUT button POWER button *3 INPUT 6 terminal (HDMI) AC INPUT terminal *1 INPUT 1 terminals DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal INPUT 4 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 5 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 7 terminals (PC-IN) *1: See pages 8 and 12 for external equipment connection. *2: See page 18 for button operations.
Part Names Remote Control Unit 1 POWER: Switch the power on or enters standby mode. (See page 13.) 2 0–9: Set the channel. 3 • (DOT): (See page 14.) 4 SURROUND: Display the surround setting menu. (See page 14.) 5 FREEZE: Set the still image. Press again to return to normal screen. 6 SLEEP: Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby. Each time you press this button, the remaining time setting switches by 5 minutes up to 3 hours.
Connecting to External Equipment 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 page 14.) 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.
Watching TV Turning On/Off the Power Press POWER on the TV, or POWER on the remote control unit to turn the power on. • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) Press POWER on the TV, or POWER on the remote control unit again to turn the power off. POWER (On/Standby) • The TV enters standby and the image on the screen disappears. • POWER indicator (Red): The TV is standby.
Direct Button Operation FLASHBACK Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned channel. •• Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the currently tuned channel. •• FLASHBACK will not work if no channel has been changed after the TV is turned on. SURROUND Changing Channels You can change channels by pressing • (DOT). Examples: CHr/s or 0-9, To select a 1 or 2-digit channel number (e. g., Channel 5): Press 5 ENT. To select a 3-digit channel number (e. g., Channel 115): Press 1 1 5 ENT.
Direct Button Operation AUDIO ■ 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 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. ■ For 4:3 programs Example: Screen size images S.
On-Screen Display Menu Menu Items For TV Mode For PC Mode Picture Contrast................................................................................ Page 19 Brightness............................................................................. Page 19 Color..................................................................................... Page 19 Sharpness............................................................................. Page 19 Color temperature........................................
On-Screen Display Menu On-Screen Display Menu Operation Example Example Picture Contrast Contrast 50 Brightness 50 Color 50 Sharpness 4 Color temperature Tint 0 Settings Audio Picture Audio Features Parental control Setup Audio setting Audio mode Alternate audio Digital audio language AVL Active contrast View mode 1 Item displayed in yellow • This indicates the item currently selected. • Press d to go to the adjustment screen for this item.
On-Screen Display Menu Picture Menu Audio Menu Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Adjusts the sound quality to your preference with the following settings.
On-Screen Display Menu Features Menu Digital Caption Service Setting Example Settings Features Picture Audio Features Parental control Setup Closed captions Caption service Digital caption service Digital caption options Sleep Timer This allows you to configure the way you choose to view digital captioning. Select one of the digital service channels made available by the caption provider. There are six standard services. Service 1 is designated as the Primary Caption Service.
On-Screen Display Menu Parental Control Menu Controls special functions for the TV channels. Example Settings Parental control Picture Audio Features Parental control Setup Channel lock US TV ratings lock US Movie ratings lock Canada English ratings lock Canada French ratings lock Region ratings lock Set PIN 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then 2 3 4 press a/b to select “Parental control” and press d to enter it.
On-Screen Display Menu US Movie Ratings Lock Setting This section describes how to control viewing of movies based on their Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating. Movie rating All NR G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X Description None. None. General audiences. All ages admitted. Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Restricted.
On-Screen Display Menu Clock Setting Setup Menu This function allows you to use the TV as a clock. Use a/b to set the time (Hour/Minute/AM or PM) and press ENTER to confirm the change. Example Settings Setup Picture Audio Features Parental control Setup Language Auto CH search Input source Clock Favorite channels Current software info Reset 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then 2 3 4 press a/b to select “Setup” and press d to enter it.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 13.) 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 13.) • Unit cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, may cause improper operation.
Appendix Specifications Item Model: LC-42SB45U a-si TFT LCD 42o Class (42 1/64 o Diagonal) LCD panel Resolution 2,073,600 pixels (1,920 g 1,080) TV-standard (CCIR) TV Function Receiving Channel American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System 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 Backlight 60,000 hours (at Backlight Standard pos
PC Compatibility Chart It is necessary to set the PC correctly to display XGA and WXGA signal. Refer to page 14 to set PC input signals. PC Resolution 720 x 400 Horizontal Frequency 31.5 kHz 31.5 kHz VGA 640 x 480 37.9 kHz 37.5 kHz 35.1 kHz 37.9 kHz SVGA 800 x 600 48.1 kHz PC 46.9 kHz 48.4 kHz XGA 1024 x 768 56.5 kHz 60.0 kHz WXGA 1360 x 768 47.7 kHz SXGA 1280 x 1024 64.0 kHz SXGA+ 1400 x 1050 64.0 kHz UXGA 1600 x 1200 75.0 kHz *These 4 formats are not supported by the analog RGB terminal.
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