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Contents

Connecting a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting a USB flash drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connecting external speakers or a sound bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Digital audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Analog audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the remote control

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Installing remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Aiming the remote control

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Programming universal remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Viewing universal remote control codes

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Turning on your TV for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Understanding the basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Turning your TV on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Selecting the video input source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

On-screen menu overview

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Navigating the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Selecting a channel

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Adjusting the volume

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Viewing channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using CEC Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Turning CEC Control on or off

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Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Turning TV Auto Power On on or off

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Turning Audio Return Channel on or off

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Displaying a list of CEC-compatible devices

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Selecting a CEC-compatible device

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Opening a CEC-compatible device’s root menu

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Using a USB flash drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Switching to USB mode

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Browsing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Viewing favorite photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Viewing photos in a slideshow

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Adjusting the picture

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Adjusting the TV picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Setting the power on picture mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Adjusting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Adjusting sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Selecting the audio out mode

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Playing TV audio only

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Section	Page
CHILD SAFETY	5
Important Safety Instructions	6
WARNING	6
Electric shock hazard	6
Lightning	6
Power lines	6
Handling the LCD panel	6
Replacement parts	6
Safety check	6
Power source	7
Servicing	7
CAUTION	7
Damage requiring service	7
Outdoor antenna grounding	7
Note to CATV system installer	7
Condensation	7
Mobile telephone warning	7
End of life directives	7
Non-active pixels	7
Introduction	8
CEC Control	8
DTS Sound™	8
Game mode	8
Installing the stands or wall-mount bracket	9
Installing the stand	9
Installing a wall-mount bracket	11
TV components	13
Package contents	13
Front	13
Front buttons	13
Side	14
Back	15
Remote control	16
What connection should I use?	17
Connecting a cable or satellite box	18
HDMI (best)	18
Component video (better)	19
AV (composite video) (good)	20
Coaxial (good)	21
Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)	22
Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player	23
HDMI (best)	23
Component video (better)	24
AV (composite video) (good)	25
Connecting a game console	26
HDMI (best)	26
Component video (better)	27
AV (composite video) (good)	28
Connecting a computer	29
Connecting a USB flash drive	30
Connecting headphones	31
Connecting external speakers or a sound bar	32
Digital audio	32
Analog audio	33
Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices	34
Connecting power	35
Using the remote control	36
Installing remote control batteries	36
Aiming the remote control	36
Programming universal remote controls	37
Viewing universal remote control codes	37
Turning on your TV for the first time	38
Customize my TV	38
Finish the wizard	39
Understanding the basics	40
Turning your TV on or off	40
Selecting the video input source	40
On-screen menu overview	40
Accessing the menus	40
Picture menu (TV mode)	40
Sound menu (TV mode)	40
Channels menu (TV mode)	41
Settings menu (TV mode)	41
Photos menu (USB mode)	41
Help menu (TV mode)	41
Navigating the menus	41
Selecting a channel	42
Adjusting the volume	42
Viewing channel information	42
Using CEC Control	42
Turning CEC Control on or off	42
Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off	43
Turning TV Auto Power On on or off	43
Turning Audio Return Channel on or off	44
Displaying a list of CEC-compatible devices	44
Selecting a CEC-compatible device	45
Opening a CEC-compatible device’s root menu	45
Using a USB flash drive	46
Switching to USB mode	46
Browsing photos	46
Viewing favorite photos	47
Viewing photos in a slideshow	47
Adjusting the picture	48
Adjusting the TV picture	48
Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio	49
Setting the power on picture mode	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	53
Setting up a favorite channel list	54
Viewing a favorite channel	54
Adding or changing a channel label	55
Checking the digital signal strength	56
Setting parental controls	56
Setting or changing the password	56
Blocking unrated TV	57
Setting parental control levels	58
U.S. rating levels	58
Canadian rating levels	58
Downloading rating information	59
Locking control buttons	60
Using closed captioning	61
Turning closed captioning on or off	61
Selecting the analog closed captioning mode	61
Selecting the digital closed captioning mode	62
Customizing digital closed captioning settings	62
Adjusting time settings	63
Setting the clock	63
Setting the sleep timer	64
Adjusting menu settings	65
Selecting the menu language	65
Turning Input Sensor on or off	65
Labeling an input source	66
Maintenance	66
Cleaning the TV cabinet	66
Cleaning the TV screen	66
Troubleshooting	67
Viewing system information	67
Learning more	67
Updating the TV firmware	68
Restoring settings to the defaults	68
Video and audio	69
Remote control	71
General	71
CEC-compatible device	72
Specifications	75
Dimensions and weight	75
Screen	75
Display resolutions (both models)	75
Tuner (both models)	75
Inputs (both models)	75
Outputs (both models)	75
Audio (both models)	75
Power	75
Miscellaneous	75
Legal notices	76
FCC Statement	76
Warning	76
Cables	76
Canadian Notice	76
IC Statement	76
Dolby License Notice and Trademark Acknowledgement	76
HDMI	76
DTS Sound™	76
Open Source	76
One-year limited warranty - Sharp Televisions	77
Definitions:	77
How long does the coverage last?	77
What does this warranty cover?	77
How to obtain warranty service?	77
Where is the warranty valid?	77

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