Sharp LC-39LE440U Operation Manual - Page 15

Introduction to Connections 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: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD quality antenna • HD cable/satellite subscription • HD compatible external equipment • For information on updating to HD programming, ask your cable/satellite service provider. Types of Connection Image quality differs depending on the terminal used. To enjoy clearer images, check the output terminals of your external equipment and use its appropriate terminals for higher quality images. 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. Image Terminal on external Quality equipment HD Quality Cable HDMI-certified cable Terminal on the TV INPUT 1, 2, 3 Page 15 AUDIO DVI OUT Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable DVI-HDMI conversion cable Component video cable(commercially available) Audio cable(commercially available) INPUT 1, 2, 3 INPUT 4 PR PB Y/VIDEO Page 15 Page 16 R-AUDIO-L Standard Quality AV cable (commercially available) INPUT 4 Page 16 PR PB Y/VIDEO R-AUDIO-L Displaying an External Equipment Image Display To view external source images, select the input source by pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. 1. Press INPUT. POWER INPUT Example • The Input source list screen displays. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 E N T DIS P LAY F RE E Z E AUDIO FLASHBACK MUTE + VOL SURROUND CH TV USB PC MENU EXIT ENTER RETURN Input Source TV INPUT1 HDMI1 INPUT2 HDMI2 INPUT3 HDMI3 INPUT4 COMP/AV PC IN USB 2. Press / to select the input source. • You can also select the input source by pressing INPUT. Each time INPUT is pressed, the input source toggles. INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 TV USB PC IN INPUT4 • An image from the selected source automatically displays. 14