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Sharp AQUOS LC-46D77X User Manual

Sharp AQUOS LC-46D77X
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MODEL
LC-32D77X
LC-42D77X
LC-46D77X
LC-52D77X
LCD COLOUR TELEVISION
OPERATION MANUAL
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Sharp AQUOS LC-46D77X Specifications

General IconGeneral
Screen Size46 inches
Display TypeLCD
Backlight TypeCCFL
HDMI Ports3
USB Ports1
Aspect Ratio16:9
Brightness450 cd/m²
Resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Contrast Ratio2000:1
Viewing Angle176° (H) / 176° (V)
Input PortsComponent, Composite, S-Video
Sound Output10W + 10W

Summary

Important Safety Precautions

Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the TV using a damp cloth and avoiding liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Water and moisture

Warning against using the product near water sources like bathtubs or sinks.

Stand

Guidance on using stable carts, stands, tripods, or tables recommended by the manufacturer.

Ventilation

Ensuring proper ventilation by not blocking openings to prevent overheating.

Precautions when transporting the TV

Recommendations for safely moving the TV, emphasizing two-person handling.

Supplied accessories

Remote control unit

Lists the remote control unit included with the television for operation.

Stand unit

Details the components of the stand unit and instructions for assembly.

Trademarks

Lists trademarks and brands associated with the product's technology and features.

Preparation

Attaching the stand

Step-by-step instructions for correctly attaching the TV stand for stability.

Preparation

Part names

Identifies the front/side and rear components of the TV for user reference.

TV (Front/Side)

Diagram and labels for the front and side controls and indicators of the TV.

TV (Rear)

Diagram and labels for the rear terminals and connections of the TV.

Preparation

Remote control unit

Detailed layout and function of each button on the remote control.

Preparation

Before turning on the power

Essential steps before powering on the TV, including antenna and external device connections.

Connecting the antenna cable

Guide on connecting the antenna cable for optimal reception.

Connecting external devices

Instructions for connecting various external equipment like VCRs and DVD players.

Connecting the AC cord

Steps for safely connecting the AC power cord to the TV and outlet.

Preparation

Initial auto installation

Guides the user through the automatic setup process for channels and settings.

Checking signal strength and channel strength

How to check and optimize antenna alignment for best signal reception.

Preparation

Connecting external devices

Detailed instructions for connecting VCRs, game consoles, camcorders, and DVD players.

Connecting a VCR, game console or camcorder

Specifics on using component or composite/S-VIDEO cables for these devices.

Connecting a DVD player

Guidance on connecting DVD players using HDMI or component cables.

Preparation

Connecting a STB (Satellite, Cable, etc.)

Instructions for connecting Set Top Boxes using HDMI or component cables.

Connecting a PC

Information on connecting a personal computer to the TV.

Preparation

Inserting the batteries

Procedure for inserting batteries into the remote control unit.

Using the remote control unit

How to point and operate the remote control unit effectively.

Cautions regarding the remote control unit

Warnings about handling the remote control, avoiding shock, liquids, and direct sunlight.

Preparation

Turning the TV on/off

Explains how to power the TV on using the TV set or remote, and how to turn it off.

Turning on the power

Details the procedure for turning the TV on and the indicator status.

Turning off the power

Explains how to turn the TV off into standby mode and the indicator status.

Preparation

About Menu operations

Introduction to the TV's menu system for settings and adjustments.

What is Menu?

Explains the purpose of the On-Screen Display and menu for TV settings.

Basic Menu operations

Outlines the fundamental steps for navigating and operating the TV menu.

Using the control panel of the TV

Describes how TV's physical control panel buttons correspond to remote control functions.

Preparation

Menu items (TV/INPUT 4-6)

Lists menu options available for TV and specific input sources (INPUT 4-6).

Preparation

Menu items (HDMI/RGB)

Lists menu options available for HDMI and RGB input sources.

Watching TV

Setting channels automatically

Explains how to perform auto installation to find and set channels.

Watching TV

Selecting programmes

Methods for changing channels using the remote control or number buttons.

Adjusting the volume

Instructions for increasing or decreasing the TV volume using controls.

Menu language settings

How to select the display language for the TV menus.

Watching TV

Setting channels to your preference

Guides on manually adjusting channel settings like locking, skipping, and sorting.

Digital settings

Options for configuring digital TV services, including channel management.

Manual Search

Procedure for manually searching for new services within a specific frequency band.

Manual Adjust

How to configure various settings for each service using color buttons.

Watching TV

Manual setting for each channel (Analogue)

Steps to manually set analogue channel parameters like frequency, sound system, and label.

Fine tuning

Adjusting the channel frequency for optimal picture quality.

Colour system

Selecting the appropriate colour system for compatible video signals.

Watching TV

Manual setting for each channel (continued)

Covers sound system settings, channel labelling, and skipping functionality.

Sound system (Broadcasting system)

Selecting the optimal sound system for analogue broadcasts.

Labelling channels

Assigning custom names to channels for easier identification.

Skipping channels

How to mark channels to be passed over during channel selection.

Setting the child lock

Procedure to block viewing of specific channels for child protection.

Watching TV

Useful viewing functions

Description of handy features for enhancing the viewing experience.

Returning to the previously selected channel

Function to quickly switch between the current and last viewed channel.

Freezing the image

Allows capturing a still frame from a moving image.

Muting the audio temporarily

How to silence the TV's sound output using the Mute button.

Outputting only audio

Option to turn off the screen image and output audio only.

Watching TV

Switching the analogue audio format

How to switch between audio modes like stereo, bilingual, and monaural.

Switching the digital audio format

Instructions for selecting audio formats for digital broadcasts.

Watching TV

Password setting for the child lock (for TV input mode)

Procedure to set a password to protect TV settings from accidental changes.

Clearing the password

Steps to reset or clear the previously set password.

Watching TV

Parental rate

Allows restricting TV channels based on content ratings for age appropriateness.

Key lock

Function to lock TV or remote control buttons to prevent unauthorized changes.

Programme title display

Enables displaying programme information such as title and airtime.

Watching TV

Energy conservation settings

Features to reduce power consumption and increase backlight life.

Auto power-off at a designated time

Sets the TV to automatically turn off after a specified period.

Auto power-off when there are no operations performed

Automatically powers off the TV if no operations are performed for a set duration.

Energy save

Reduces backlight brightness to decrease power consumption.

Auto power-off after the end of broadcast

Powers off the TV approximately 15 minutes after losing programme signal.

Quick start

Reduces the TV's start-up time after powering on.

Watching TV

Picture size settings

Options for adjusting the aspect ratio of the displayed image.

Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling (WSS) picture size automatically

Automatically switches screen formats based on WSS signals.

Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling (WSS) picture size manually

Manually selects between Panorama and Normal aspect ratios.

Watching TV

Selecting the picture size manually

Allows manual selection of various picture sizes to match content.

Manual Selection

Lists and describes available picture size options like Normal, Zoom, and Full.

Auto Selection

Explains how WSS and 4:3 mode settings enable automatic wide mode selection.

Watching TV

Selecting a preset AV MODE

Chooses predefined video and audio settings suitable for different environments.

Using AV MODE on the remote control unit

How to activate and cycle through available AV MODE presets using the remote.

Watching TV

Manual picture settings

Allows fine-tuning of picture parameters like brightness, contrast, and colour.

Picture adjustment

Detailed steps for adjusting picture quality using the menu.

OPC (Optical Picture Control) setting

Enables automatic adjustment of screen brightness based on room lighting.

Using OPC on the remote control unit

How to turn the OPC function on or off using the dedicated button.

Watching TV

Advanced picture settings

Provides detailed picture adjustments including colour hue, saturation, and noise reduction.

Active contrast

Automatically adjusts image contrast based on the scene.

DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)

Reduces screen noise for clearer video images.

3D-Y/C

Improves image quality by reducing dot crawl and cross-colour noise.

Monochrome

Setting to view images in black and white.

Range of OPC

Sets the adjustment range for the OPC sensor's automatic brightness.

Watching TV

Other picture settings

Includes settings for image position and game play time.

Adjusting the image position

How to adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the picture.

Game play time

Displays elapsed game time when the TV is in GAME mode.

Watching TV

Indicating time on the screen

Features for displaying the clock time and time format on the screen.

Time display

Enables displaying the clock time on the lower right screen.

Time format

Allows selection between 24-hour and AM/PM formats for the clock time.

Watching TV

Audio adjustment

Adjusting audio parameters such as treble, bass, and balance.

Bass enhancer

Function to enjoy enhanced bass sound for a richer audio experience.

Output volume select

Selects how the audio output volume is controlled (Fixed or Variable).

SRS TruSurround (TS) XT

Enables SRS TruSurround XT sound for a theatre-like audio experience.

Watching TV

Automatic volume adjustment

Equalizes volume levels between programmes and commercial breaks.

Clear voice

Emphasizes speech against background noise for better intelligibility.

Watching TV

Digital audio output

Allows selection of preferred audio output systems like PCM or Dolby Digital.

Watching TV

ATV (Analogue)/DTV/RADIO buttons

Usage of remote control buttons for switching between ATV, DTV, and RADIO modes.

Watching TV

EPG

Introduction to the Electronic Programme Guide and its functionalities.

What is an EPG?

Defines EPG as a broadcast schedule for searching programmes and setting timers.

EPG display settings

Options for customizing the EPG display, including range, genre icons, and time zone.

Display range setup

Selects the time span displayed in the EPG, such as 3 or 6 hours.

Genre icon setup

Allows marking or dimming genres for easier programme searching.

Time zone

Sets the local time zone to ensure accurate EPG time display.

Watching TV

Selecting a programme using EPG

Guides on navigating the EPG to find and select programmes.

Basic Operation

Fundamental steps for displaying and interacting with the EPG.

Display the EPG screen

Instructions on how to bring up the EPG interface.

Selecting a programme

Steps to select a specific programme from the EPG list.

Close the EPG screen

How to exit the EPG display.

Watching TV

Search a programme in a category

Finds programmes by selecting a genre.

Search for a programme by date/time

Locates programmes based on their broadcast date and time.

Watching TV

Timer setting using EPG

Allows setting timers for programmes directly from the EPG.

Cancelling the timer setting

Procedure for removing a previously set timer.

Cancelling using B button on the remote control

Alternative method to cancel timers using the remote control's B button.

Selecting "Watch" in the timer setup screen

Sets the TV to switch to a programme automatically at the scheduled time.

Settings when using external devices

Settings when using HDMI output devices

Configures TV settings for devices connected via HDMI.

Connecting an HDMI output device

Instructions on how to connect an HDMI source device to the TV.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Auto View

Enables automatic WIDE MODE adjustment based on HDMI signal recognition.

Settings when using external devices

Selecting the input source and signal type

Guides on choosing input sources and setting signal types for external equipment.

Selecting input source

How to select an input source using TV/VIDEO button.

Selecting input signal type

Sets the signal type (e.g., Auto, Component) for external equipment.

Selecting the size of the picture for recording

Sets the picture size for recording 16:9 DTV broadcasts.

Settings when using external devices

Labelling input sources

Assigns custom labels to input sources for easier identification.

Skipping HDMI/RGB input

Allows skipping HDMI or RGB inputs during source selection.

Colour system settings

Selects a compatible colour system for optimal image display.

AQUOS LINK

Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK

Explains how AQUOS LINK enables interactive control of connected HDMI devices.

What is AQUOS LINK?

Defines AQUOS LINK as HDMI CEC protocol for system device interaction.

What you can do with AQUOS LINK

Outlines features like One Touch Recording, One Touch Play, and single remote control.

AQUOS LINK

AQUOS LINK connection

Steps for connecting AQUOS AUDIO speaker systems or BD Players/Recorders.

Connecting an AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder via the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system

Diagrams for connecting players/recorders through an audio system.

Connecting an AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder only

Diagrams for connecting players/recorders directly via HDMI.

AQUOS LINK setup

Guides on enabling and configuring AQUOS LINK functions.

AQUOS LINK control

Procedure to enable AQUOS LINK control for HDMI CEC functions.

AQUOS LINK

Auto power on

Enables One Touch Play, automatically turning on the TV and playing HDMI sources.

Selecting recorder

Allows selection of a specific recorder for recording from multiple connected devices.

Using genre info.

Automatically switches sound modes based on digital broadcast genre information.

Operating an AQUOS LINK device

How to control connected HDMI devices using the TV's remote control.

Listening with the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system

Option to output sound exclusively through the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system.

AQUOS LINK

Listening with the AQUOS TV speaker system

Option to listen to TV sound only through the TV's built-in speaker system.

Manually changing the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system's sound mode

How to manually adjust the sound mode of the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system.

Calling up the menu of an external device connected with the TV via HDMI

Accesses the menu of HDMI CEC-compatible external devices via the Setup Menu.

Playback of titles using AQUOS LINK

Instructions for playing back titles from connected BD Players or Recorders.

AQUOS LINK

Selecting media type for CEC-compatible recorder

Selects the media type (e.g., DVD recorder, HDD) for CEC-compatible recorders.

HDMI device selection

Specifies which HDMI device to control when multiple are daisy-chained.

Recording via the AQUOS Recorder EPG (only for recorders)

Uses the recorder's EPG and timer settings via the TV remote.

Connecting a PC

HDMI Connection

Guide on connecting a PC to the TV using an HDMI cable.

Analogue Connection

Instructions for connecting a PC using analogue (RGB) and audio cables.

Connecting a PC

PC audio select

Selects the correct audio input jack for PC connections.

Displaying a PC image on the screen

How to display the PC's image on the TV screen.

Selecting the picture size

Manually selects the picture size for PC input.

Connecting a PC

Adjusting the PC image automatically

Automatically adjusts PC image for optimal display using analogue terminals.

Adjusting the PC image manually

Manual adjustments for PC image position, clock, and phase.

Connecting a PC

Input resolution settings

Manually registers or sets input signals and resolutions for proper display.

Selecting the input resolution

Procedure to select the correct input signal resolution when needed.

Connecting a PC

PC Control of the TV

Control TV functions from a PC using the RS-232C terminal.

Communication conditions

Specifies RS-232C communication settings like baud rate and data length.

Communication procedure

Details the process of sending commands from PC to TV via RS-232C.

Connecting a PC

PC compatibility chart

Lists compatible PC resolutions, frequencies, and connection types.

RS-232C commands list

Provides a list of commands and parameters for PC control of the TV.

Teletext function

About Teletext

Introduction to Teletext services and how the TV decodes graphical information.

What is Teletext?

Explains Teletext as a broadcast service providing information and entertainment.

Teletext mode

How to turn Teletext mode on/off and operate using the remote control.

Turning on and off Teletext

Procedure to display Teletext and switch between Teletext and normal image views.

Teletext function

Teletext language setting

Selects the language table for correct Teletext information display.

Displaying Subpages

How to display Teletext subpages as they are transmitted.

Time display

Shows time information included in Teletext broadcasts.

Teletext function

Displaying Subtitles

Enables displaying subtitles transmitted with programmes.

Displaying subtitles for the hearing impaired

Shows subtitles specifically for hearing-impaired viewers.

Switching subtitle languages (DVB Subtitle)

Allows switching between available subtitle languages for DVB broadcasts.

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Guides on diagnosing and resolving common TV problems.

Troubleshooting-Digital broadcasting

Addresses issues related to digital broadcast reception and error codes.

The error message about reception of broadcast

Lists error codes and possible solutions for broadcast reception issues.

Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments

Precautions for operating the TV in extreme temperature conditions.

Appendix

Error messages about recording using AQUOS LINK

Lists error codes encountered during recording via AQUOS LINK and their solutions.

Appendix

Reset

Procedure to restore TV settings to factory defaults.

Information

Provides access to message lists, receiver reports, and software identification.

Message list

Displays messages related to detected broadcast stations.

Receiver report

Shows reports on failures and changes in timer settings.

Identification

Allows checking the current software version of the TV.

Appendix

Specifications

Technical details and features of the TV models.

Optional accessory

Lists available optional accessories and their part numbers.

Appendix

Dimensional drawings

Provides physical dimensions for the LC-32D77X and LC-42D77X models.

Appendix

Dimensional drawings

Provides physical dimensions for the LC-46D77X and LC-52D77X models.

Appendix

Mounting the TV on the wall

Instructions for wall mounting, including removing the TV stand.

Removing the stand

Step-by-step guide on how to detach the stand from the TV.

Appendix

Handling and precautions with the wall-mounted TV

Safety guidelines and procedures for wall-mounting the TV.

Using an optional bracket to mount the TV

Information on using optional brackets and consulting service personnel.

Appendix

CLEARING THE PASSWORD

Procedure to clear the TV's password if it is forgotten.

Appendix

Information on the software license for this product

Details about software composition, open source licenses, and obtaining source code.

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