FRANÇAIS LC-52E77U ENGLISH LC-46E77U OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163 ESPAÑOL LC-46E77U LC-52E77U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN SHARP CORPORATION MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Printed in Mexico Imprimé au Mexique Impreso en México TINS-E113WJZZ 1 09P03-MX-NM LC-46_52E77U_E_Hyo1-4.
Dimensional Drawings Unit: inch (mm) LC-46E77U 43 53/64 (1113) 17 21/64 (440) 22 43/64 (575.6) 28 5/32 (715) 2 21/64 (59) 30 31/64 (774) 40 19/64 (1023.4) 20 3/4 (527) 3 61/64 (100) 4 45/64 (119) 15 3/4 (400) 6 57/64 (175) 15 3/4 (400) 12 13/16 (325) LC-52E77U 49 3/8 (1254) 19 1/4 (489) 25 41/64 (651.0) 32 9/64 (816) 2 1/64 (51) 34 9/64 (867) 45 9/16 (1157.0) 21 7/64 (536) 5 1/4 (133) 4 27/64 (112) 15 3/4 (400) 5 23/32 (145) 15 3/4 (400) 14 17/32 (369) LC-46_52E77U_E_Hyo1-4.
ENGLISH LC-46E77U LC-52E77U 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 WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
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) 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. Approved cleaning cloths are available directly from Sharp in single (00Z-LCD-CLOTH) or triple (00Z-LCD-CLOTH-3) packs.
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 TV (Front) Remote control sensor OPC sensor* (See page 21.) OPC indicator (See page 21.) POWER indicator (See page 14.
Part Names Remote Control Unit 1 2 3 17 18 4 19 1 TV POWER: Switch the TV power on or enter standby. (See page 14.) 2 DISPLAY: Display the channel information. 3 SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on and off. 4 External equipment operational buttons: Operate the external equipment. 5 0–9: Set the channel. (See page 15.) 6 • (DOT): (See pages 15 and 32.) 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 15.) 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 30 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 23.
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.
On-Screen Display Menu Menu Items For TV/INPUT 1/2/3 Mode For HDMI/PC-IN Mode Picture Menu OPC ..................................................................................... Page 21 Backlight.............................................................................. Page 21 Contrast .............................................................................. Page 21 Brightness .......................................................................... Page 21 Color .............................
On-Screen Display Menu On-Screen Display Menu Operation LCFONT embedded Example Picture Example Option AQUOS LINK Setup OPC Off On On : Display Audio Only PC Audio Select Backlight [b12] a16 b16 Contrast [b30] b40 Output select 0 [Input 4 (PC)] [Fixed] Brightness [ 0] a30 b30 Caption Setup Color [ 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 Gamma Adjustment Adjust mid-level brightness. The adjustment range of the gamma can be set to a maximum of +2 and a minimum of –2 by pressing c or d. Audio Menu You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. Example 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.
On-Screen Display Menu Power Control Menu Setup Menu Power control setting allows you to save energy. Example Example Setup Power Control EZ Setup Power Saving [Off] No Signal Off [Disable] Antenna Setup-DIGITAL No Operation Off [Disable] Input Skip 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.
On-Screen Display Menu CH Setup If initial setup 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. CH Memory: You can select the channels to skip in each ANALOG (Air), ANALOG (Cable), DIGITAL (Air) and DIGITAL (Cable). On: Skips channels.
On-Screen Display Menu 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. • For resetting adjustments to the factory preset values, press a/b to select "Reset", and then press ENTER. • When connecting a PC to the HDMI terminal, the image position will be automatically adjusted. It cannot be manually adjusted.
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. Example Option AQUOS LINK Setup ■ INPUT 1 Audio Only PC Audio Select Output Select [Input 4 (PC)] ■ INPUT 2 Select the input signal type from the list below: Digital Caption Info.
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 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. 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 33 LC-46_52E77U_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. 1 Hex key Unfasten the four screws used to secure the stand in place.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 14.) 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 14.) • Unit cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, may cause improper operation.
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 Model: LC-46E77U Model: LC-52E77U LCD panel 46o Class (45 63/64o Diagonal) Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD 52o Class (52 1/32o Diagonal) Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD 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 *1 Digital cable (64/256 QAM) Audio mul
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.
Dimensional Drawings Unit: inch (mm) LC-46E77U 43 53/64 (1113) 17 21/64 (440) 22 43/64 (575.6) 28 5/32 (715) 2 21/64 (59) 30 31/64 (774) 40 19/64 (1023.4) 20 3/4 (527) 3 61/64 (100) 4 45/64 (119) 15 3/4 (400) 6 57/64 (175) 15 3/4 (400) 12 13/16 (325) LC-52E77U 49 3/8 (1254) 19 1/4 (489) 25 41/64 (651.0) 32 9/64 (816) 2 1/64 (51) 34 9/64 (867) 45 9/16 (1157.0) 21 7/64 (536) 5 1/4 (133) 4 27/64 (112) 15 3/4 (400) 5 23/32 (145) 15 3/4 (400) 14 17/32 (369) LC-46_52E77U_E_Hyo1-4.
FRANÇAIS LC-52E77U ENGLISH LC-46E77U OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163 ESPAÑOL LC-46E77U LC-52E77U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN SHARP CORPORATION MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Printed in Mexico Imprimé au Mexique Impreso en México TINS-E113WJZZ 1 09P03-MX-NM LC-46_52E77U_E_Hyo1-4.