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Connecting a computer

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Using VGA (most common) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using HDMI (best) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting a USB flash drive

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Connecting headphones

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Connecting a basic home theater system

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Using digital audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using analog audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices

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Connecting power

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Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Installing remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Aiming the remote control

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Turning on your TV for the first time

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Understanding the basics

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Turning your TV on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Selecting the video input source

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On-screen menu overview

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Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Selecting a channel

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Adjusting the volume

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Viewing channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Adjusting the TV picture

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Setting the power on picture mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Adjusting the computer image

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Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Adjusting sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Selecting the audio out mode

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Playing TV audio only

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Changing channel settings

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Automatically scanning for channels

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Hiding channels

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Setting up a favorite channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Viewing a favorite channel

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Adding or changing a channel label

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Checking the digital signal strength

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Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Setting parental controls

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Setting or changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Locking control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Blocking unrated TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Setting parental control levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Downloading rating information

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Section	Page
CHILD SAFETY	6
Important Safety Instructions	7
WARNING	7
Electric shock hazard	7
Lightning	7
Power lines	7
Handling the LCD panel	7
Replacement parts	7
Safety check	8
Power source	8
Servicing	8
CAUTION	8
Damage requiring service	8
Outdoor antenna grounding	8
Note to CATV system installer	8
Condensation	8
Mobile telephone warning	8
End of life directives	8
Non-active pixels	8
Introduction	9
MHL™	9
CEC Control	9
Motion Enhancement	9
DTS Sound™	9
Game mode	9
Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket	10
Installing the stand	10
Installing a wall-mount bracket	12
TV components	14
Package contents	14
Front	14
Side	15
Back	16
Remote control	17
What connection should I use?	18
Connecting a cable or satellite box	19
Using HDMI (best)	19
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection)	20
Using component video (better)	21
Using composite video (good)	22
Using coaxial (good)	23
Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)	24
Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player	25
Using HDMI (best)	25
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection)	26
Using component video (better)	27
Using composite video (good)	28
Connecting an MHL-enabled device	29
Connecting a game console	30
Using HDMI (best)	30
Using component video (better)	31
Using composite video (good)	32
Connecting a computer	33
Using VGA (most common)	33
Using HDMI (best)	34
Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection)	35
Connecting a USB flash drive	36
Connecting headphones	37
Connecting a basic home theater system	38
Using digital audio	38
Using analog audio	39
Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices	40
Connecting power	41
Using the remote control	42
Installing remote control batteries	42
Aiming the remote control	42
Turning on your TV for the first time	43
Understanding the basics	45
Turning your TV on or off	45
Selecting the video input source	45
On-screen menu overview	46
Navigating the menus	46
Selecting a channel	47
Adjusting the volume	47
Viewing channel information	47
Adjusting the picture	48
Adjusting the TV picture	48
Setting the power on picture mode	49
Adjusting the computer image	50
Adjusting the sound	50
Adjusting sound settings	50
Selecting the audio out mode	51
Playing TV audio only	52
Changing channel settings	52
Automatically scanning for channels	52
Hiding channels	54
Setting up a favorite channel list	54
Viewing a favorite channel	54
Adding or changing a channel label	55
Checking the digital signal strength	55
Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio	56
Setting parental controls	56
Setting or changing the password	56
Locking control buttons	57
Blocking unrated TV	57
Setting parental control levels	58
U.S. rating levels	58
Canadian rating levels	58
Downloading rating information	59
Using closed captioning	60
Turning closed captioning on or off	60
Selecting the analog closed captioning mode	61
Selecting the digital closed captioning mode	61
Customizing digital closed captioning settings	62
Adjusting time settings	63
Setting the clock	63
Setting the sleep timer	64
Adjusting menu settings	64
Selecting the menu language	64
Turning Input Sensor on or off	64
Labeling an input source	65
Using CEC Control	65
Turning CEC Control on or off	65
Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off	66
Turning TV Auto Power On on or off	66
Turning Audio Return Channel on or off	67
Displaying a list of CEC-compatible devices	67
Waking CEC-compatible devices	68
Opening a CEC-compatible device’s root menu	68
Using an MHL-enabled device or Roku Streaming Stick	69
Using an MHL-enabled device	69
Using a Roku Streaming Stick	70
Using a USB flash drive	71
Switching to USB mode	71
Browsing photos	71
Viewing favorite photos	72
Viewing photos in a slideshow	72
Customizing slideshow settings	73
Maintaining	73
Cleaning the TV cabinet	73
Cleaning the TV screen	73
Troubleshooting	74
Restoring settings to the defaults	74
Viewing system information	74
Video and audio	75
Remote control	77
General	77
MHL-enabled device or Roku Streaming Stick	78
CEC-compatible device	79
Specifications	81
Dimensions and weight	81
Screen	81
Display resolutions	81
Tuner	81
Inputs	81
Outputs	81
Audio	81
Power	81
Miscellaneous	81
Programming universal remote controls	82
Common universal remote control codes	82
Legal notices	83
FCC Statement	83
Warning	83
Cables	83
Canadian Notice	83
IC Statement	83
Dolby License Notice and Trademark Acknowledgement	83
HDMI	83
DTS Sound™	83
MHL™ (Mobile High-Definition Link)	83
Energy Star	83
One-year limited warranty - Sharp Televisions	84
Definitions:	84
How long does the coverage last?	84
What does this warranty cover?	84
How to obtain warranty service?	84
Where is the warranty valid?	84

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