LC-26D40U/32D40U - TV SHARP - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LC-26D40U/32D40U SHARP

ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL + Theillustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightiy from the actual operations. + Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out. + The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-32D40U model IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the Model No.: TV's model and serial numbers in the space provided. The . numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Serial No.: IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol, within an equilateral triangle, CAUTION is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous DO NOT OPEN voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, The exclamation point within a NDASCE SEMOVE CO NER (OR QI triangle is intended to alert the user REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE ne an maine nene PERSONNEL. (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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. “Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, species that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.” This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eia.org Trademarks + Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. + “HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC." + WOW, SRS and C@) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your Liquid Crystal Television, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

) Read these instructions. ) Keep these instructions. ) _Heed all warnings. ) Follow all instructions. ) Do not use this apparatus near water. ) Clean only with dry cloth. ) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. ) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with

one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in

any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Additional Safety Information

15) Power Sources —This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking

label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

16) Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can

result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17) Object and Liquid Entry —Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18) Damage Requiring Service—Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions: a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

19) Replacement Parts —When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement

parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

20) Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform

safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

21) Wall or ceiling mounting—When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product

according to the method recommended by the manufacture.

(. Water and Moisture — Do notuse this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

+ Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer. Selecting the location — Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.

Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for Z built-in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions are followed. The Liquid Crystal panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the panel breaks. Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 3,147,264 thin film transistors, giving you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red. Please note that LU this does not affect the performance of your product.

(Precautions when transporting the TV + When transporting the TV, never carry it by holding onto the speaker. Be sure to always carry the TV by two people holding it with two hands — one hand on each side ofthe TV.

Lightning — For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges

Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal

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. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding ofthe mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H) L ” (. To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the TV set.

+ To prevent fre or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing. à No objects filed with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product. % L > (. à To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items.

Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling. Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface of the display panel. Using a hard cloth may scratch the panel surface. Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when itis really dirty. {It may scratch the panel surface when wiped strongly.) Ifthe panel is dusty, use an anti-static brush, which is commercially available, to clean it. To protect the panel, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners or chemical cloth to clean it, such materials may damage the panel surface. Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an afterimage to remain )

Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

Remote control unit (X1) “AAA size battery (X2) AC cord (x1) Page 8 Page 8 Page 7 Cable Clamp (X1) Stand unit (X1) Operation manual (X1) Aquos Page7 + Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV. QUICK REFERENCE Attaching the stand + Before attaching (or detaching) stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC input terminal. + Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being damaged. [Clcaurion] + Attach the stand in the correct direction. + The “REAR” label should be visible from the back of the TV. + Incorrect installation of the stand may result in the TV falling over. + Be sure to follow the instructions.

1. Confirm the 8 screws supplied with the TV.

Short screws (X4) Long screws (X4) (used in step 2) (used in step: 3) ( G f La: Insert the stand into the opening on the bottom of the [a] Insert and tighten the 4 long screws into the 4 holes on the rear of the TV

2. Attach the two parts of the stand unit to each other

using the 4 short screws and the hex key (supplied with the product) as shown —-— hex key Cr] Î-— Long screw Shortscrew— 24 Le) texte @-6 * To detach the stand, perform the steps in reverse order.

QUICK REFERENCE STOP! To safely remove the AQUOS television from the box Its best to use 2 people to remove the AQUOS television for stability.

1. Use the cardboard holders on either side of the AQUOS television to remove it from the box.

2. Remove the cardboard; however, keep the wrapping on the AQUOS television to protect it

3. Lift onto installation location as the diagramillustrates.

Ventilation & Cleaning Tips Keep your AQUOS television in a well ventilated area and make sure not to place it by a heat ER Re source or use near water. The AQUOS television is designed for AC use only and should be used with supplied AC cord. Clean the screen by spraying a soft lint free cloth with water to lightly moisten. Gently wipe and avoid pressing on the screen. To clean the outer cabinet, use the same method. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

The screen is glass and can be scratched or broken when dropped or impacted.

QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS

1. Attach your antenna to the back of the TV.

2. Connectthe AC plug for the AQUOS television into the

H ee + Place the TV close to the AC outlet, and keep the power plug within reach. + TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

TOUCH UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES

WITH THE AC CORD CONNECTED.

3. Bundle the cords properly with a cable clamp and cable

4. How to turn on the AQUOS television for the first time.

A) Press POWER on AQUOS television. CD OD O + VOHA MeUT POUER POWER B) POWER indicator on the front of the AQUOS television lights GREEN. pr \N POWER indicator + Speaker cannot be detached from the TV. + TV angle cannot be adjusted

QUICK REFERENCE Ifthe remote control fails to operate TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two "AAA" size batteries 3 Close the battery cover. (supplied with the product).

• Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (-) indications in the battery compartment. Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below. + Do not mix batteries of different types. Different types of batteries have different characteristics. + Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause chemical leakage in old batteries. + Remove batteries as soon as they are worn out. Chemicals that leak from batteries that come in contact with skin can cause a rash. If you find any chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth. + The batteries supplied with this product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions. + If you will not be using the remote control unit for an extended period of time, remove batteries from it. 164"(5 m) Remote control es sensor IMPORTANT: The POWER indicator on the AQUOS television should light GREEN indicating you have power to the AQUOS television. If the POWER indicator on the AQUOS television still does not light up, press TV POWER on the remote control to turn the power on. IMPORTANT: IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON - UNPLUG THE AQUOS TELEVISION FROM THE OUTLET AND REPEAT THE INSTALLATION STEPS. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION and basic Initial setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for other device connections (DVD, VCR, AUDIO, etc) in your AQUOS operation manual.

Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION Trademarks ….… DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER.

Supplied accessories QUICK REFERENCE Attaching the stand. Contents Part names. V (Front). TV (Rear).. Remote control unit Preparation. Using the remote control unit. Cautions regarding remote control uni Antennas Watching TV . 14 Preparation .14 Turning on the power .14 Turning off the power Initial setup Simple button operations for changing channels . Simple button operations for changing volume/sound … Display the channel information Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode. Setting WOW" surround sound Basic adjustment settings Menu operation buttons Menu items... Favorite channel setting Labeling channels Picture adjustments Color temperature Cinema mode Back lighting. Sound adjusti Digital audio output. Using external equipment... Displaying an external equipment image . Connecting a DVD player or a digital TV STB (Air or Cable)... Connecting a VCR, game console or camcorder … . Using digital audio output. Connecting HDMI equipment. Displaying an image from HDMI eq Selecting HDMI audio input source Useful adjustment setting Reset... Selecting the digital audio language. View mode for 4:3 programs … View mode for HD programs Picture scroll. Aspect … Audio output select. Sleep timer. Closed captions and digital closed caption Caption setup … Password setting for parental control Parental control (V-CHIP).. TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines) Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA).. Canadian rating systems. Canadian English ratings . Canadian French ratings. How to temporarily release the V-CHIP block Reactivating the temporarily released V-CHIP block... Other viewing options Freezing images. Signal meter. Removing the stand Setting the TV on the wall Troubleshooting Troubleshooting-Digi Specifications …. Optional accessories. Dimensional drawings

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TV POWER: Switch the TV power on or enters standby mode. (See page 14.) External equipment operational buttons: Operate the external equipment.

0 - 9: Setthe channel. (See page 16.)

+ (DOT): (See page 16.) INPUT: Select a TV input source. (TV, INPUT1-6) (See page 23.) VOL +/-: Setthe volume. (See page 17.) SURROUND: Display the WOW surround setting menu. (See page 18.) FREEZE: Setthe still image. Press again to return to normal screen. (See page 37.) EXIT: Turn off the menu screen. SLEEP: Setthe sleep timer. (See page 29.) AUDIO: Display the MTS setting menu. (See page 18.) FUNCTION: Switches the remote control for TV, CBL/ SAT, VCR, DVD and AUDIO operation. Indicator lights up for the current mode. (See pages 37, 39 and 40 for details.) *To enter the code registration mode, you need to press FUNCTION and DISPLAY at the same time. hen pressed all buttons without SLEEP, AUDIO, FAVORITE, CC and AV MODE on the remote control unit will light. The lighting will turn off if no operations are performed within about 5 seconds. This button is used for performing operations in low-light situations. DISPLAY: Display the channel information. VIEW MODE: Select the screen size. (See page 28.) ENT: Jumps to a channel after selecting with the 0-9 buttons. FLASHBACK: Return to the previous channel or input external mode. (See page 16.) CHA/V:Selectthe channel. (See page 16.) MUTE: Mute the sound. (See page 17.) MENU: Display the menu screen A/V/ODIENTER: Select a desired item on the screen. RETURN: Return to the previous menu screen. FAVORITE CH A, B, C, D: Select four preset favorite channels in four different categories. (See page 20 for details.) While watching, you can toggle the selected channels by pressing À, B, C and D. FAVORITE: Display the Favorite channel menu. (See page 20.) CC: Display captions during closed-caption source (See page 30.) AV MODE: Select an adjusted picture setting. (SPORTS, STANDARD, MOVIE, MEMORY.) (See page 27.) + When using the remote control unit, point it atthe TV. (See page 8.)

Preparation Using the remote control unit 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. Cautions regarding remote control unit Do not expose the remote control unit to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control unit to liquids, and do not place in an area with high humidity. Do notinstall or place the remote control unit under direct sunlight. The heat may cause deformation of the remote control unit. The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote control sensor on the TV is under direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such cases, change the angle of the lighting orthe TV, or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote control sensor. 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 à 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 F-type connector à connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without Ù tools (Commercially available).

2. À 300-ohm system is a flat “twin-lead” cable that can be 75-0hm coaxial cable (round)

attached to a 75-ohm terminal through a 300/75-ohm adapter (Commercially available). x L 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)

F-type connector should be finger-tightened only. When connecting the RF cable to the TV set, do nottighten F-type connector with tools. Iftools are used, it may cause damage to your TV set. (The breaking of internal circuit, etc.) (connecting Antenna Cable Home Antenna Cable without a CATV converter Combination VHF/UHF antenna Cable TV le36.1 or| 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) avalable) 300: {commerc 300-ohm ti-lead (fat) Separate VHE/UHE ans Kirenua antenna 300-0hm vin lead Combiner {commercialy available) 300-0hm tin-ead 75-ohm coaxial cable

Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program POWER

Lighting (Green) OFF/Standby Lighting (Red) TV POWER (On/Standby)

0] CaL/saT DVD FUNCTION ° $ O LIGHT Preparation Perform the following steps before you press TV POWER on the remote control unit.

1. Insertthe batteries into the remote control unit.

2. Connectthe antenna cable to the TV. (See page

Turning on the power Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER onthe remote control. + POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (“PLEASE WAIT" will appear for a few seconds on the screen.) + The LANGUAGE setup menu will appear automatically when MENU is pressed for the first time. (See below.) Turning off the power Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER onthe remote control. + The TV enters standby mode and the image on the screen disappears. + The POWER indicator on the TV changes to Red. OTE + If you are not going to use this TV for a long period of time, be sure to remove the AC cord from the power outlet. + Weak electric power is still consumed even when POWER is turned off. + Ifa station being viewed stops broadcasting, the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes. Initial setup Language setting When you press MENU for the first time, the LANGUAGE setup menu will appear automatically. Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. Press > to select the desired language from the list. dOEdE SETUP LANGUAGE EEMEIIFRANÇAISIESPANOL GLOCK SET » AIRICABLE CABLE

Watching TV Clock setting Please set correct date and time manually. Press A/Y to select "CLOCK SET”, then press /. The CLOCK SET menu screen displays. dou CLOCK SET DAY 1 (SUN) YEXR 2006 TIME ET GSELECT @ADIUST EXIT:END Press / to setthe MONTH, then press Y to move to the next. Setthe DAY, YEAR and TIME (hour and minute) as above step. After setting the date and time correctly, press ENTER. Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV when selecting “AIR” or “CABLE”. Press A/Y to select "AIR/CABLE”, then press / to select "AIR" or “CABLE”. CHAT EI CLOCK SET >»

@HSELECT ADIUST Channel search AUTO CHANNEL MEMORY makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area. Press A/Y to select “AUTO CH MEMORY” GET LE sEruR LANGUAGE ENGLISH CLOCK SET » AIRICABLE CABLE

Press 4. The TV will begin memorizing allthe channels available in your area.

EXIT:CANCEL PROGRAMMING NOW PLEASE WAIT + Depending on the reception condition, it may take approximately 10 minutes to complete memorizing digital cable channels, please be patient. Skipping stored channel You can set channel selection disabled using CH X / Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press 4» to select (Eÿ (SETUP). Press A/V to select "ADD/DELETE”, and then press 4». Press A/Y to select “ADD/DELETE"”, and then press 4/. Now, the channel list becomes selectable. Press A/Y to selectthe channel which you want to skip. Press 4/}> to select "DELETE” for selected channel. Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. Now, skipping channel is applied. + To add a digital channel you are watching: Select a channel you want to add. Then select “ADDING CHANNEL"in step 4, press 4. + To release the skipping channel: Select “ADD"in step 6. + To remove all the channels from channel memory: Select “CLEAR ALL" after step 3, and the press /. @-15

Watching TV Simple button operations for changing channels You can change channels in several ways. Dr TD —— FAVORITECH — O—-O-O-O | AQUuOS d SHARP Method 1 Using CH X/+ on the remote control unit or on the TV. Method 2 1 Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned channel. 2 Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the currently tuned channel. + FLASHBACK will not work if no channel has been changed after the TV is turned on. Method 3 Using remote control buttons 0-9, + (DOT) to select channels for VHF/UHF/CATV/DIGITAL. To select a 1 or 2 (e. g., Channel 5): it channel number Press 5-ENT + When selecting a 1-digit channel number, itis not necessary to press 0 before the number. + When you enter 0-9 only, channel selection will be made if there is no operation within a few seconds. To select a 3-digit channel number (e. g., Channel 115): Press 1->1-5-ENT To select a 4-digit channel number (e. g., Channel 22.1): Press 2-2- + (DOT) >-1-ENT + When you enter 0-9 only, channel selection will be made ifthere is no operation within a few seconds + Ifyou push “0” by itself, nothing will happen + Complete the above steps within a few seconds. + When you enter 0-9 and + (DOT), channel selection will be made ifthere is no operation within a few seconds.

Watching TV Simple button operations for changing volume/sound Changing the volume You can change the volume on the TV oronthe remote control unit. &® D © ( [e) O Using VOL +/-

• To increase the volume, press VOL+. + To decrease the volume, press VOL-. VOLUME 25 + VOL+/- on the TV operates the same as VOL+/- on the remote control unit. Using MUTE on the remote control unit Mutes the current sound output. (o) © Press MUTE. + “MUTE” will be displayed on the screen, and the sound is silenced. MUTE + Mute can be canceled if you press VOL+/- or MUTE. Display the channel information Press DISPLAY to display the current channel (or input source) information on the screen.

o © o CaL/SAT DVD FUNCTION 6 oo SOURCE Li (2) D © © When the TV receives a digital signal, press once, the digital information will appear. + Broadcast program name + Station name + Remaining time + Audio language + Program name + V-CHIP RATING + HD or SD mark Closed Caption mark + V-Chip mark A EEE MES Press DISPLAY again, the analog information will appear. Clock Channel number or VIDEO mode selected Channel label (if preset) Stereo or SAP (second audio program) audio status Content rating View mode STEREO SAP TV-PG LV SLEEP TIMER 2h00m SIDE BAR

Press DISPLAY again to clear the display. + Analog channel status will display on the screen for approx. 4 seconds. Digital channel status will display for approx. 10 seconds

@-18 Watching TV Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program. This feature is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). The TV with MTS can receive mono sound, stereo sound and Secondary Audio Programs (SAP). The SAP feature allows a TV station to broadcast other information, which could be audio in another language or something completely different like weather information. You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available. Stereo broadcasts View programs like live sporting events, shows and concerts in dynamic stereo sound. SAP broadcasts Receive TV broadcasts in either MAIN or SAP sound. MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack (either in mono or stereo). SAP sound: Listen to a second language, supplementary commentary or other information. (SAP is mono sound.) If stereo sound is difficult to hear. + Obtain a clearer sound by manually switching to fixed mono-sound mode. + MTS only operates while in TV mode. + When the TV receives a stereo or SAP broadcast, the word “STEREO"or "SAP" displays on-screen every time you turn the TV on, change the channel, or press DISPLAY. or DM © O —— FAVORTECH — O-O-O-O FAVORITE

SLEEP AUDIO AVNQDE CE

O 200 Changing MTS You can change MTS as shown below to match the television broadcast signal. w Press AUDIO and the gp (AU DIO) menu screen displays. “MTS” will be highlighted. Press AUDIO again or 4/k to select "STR (STEREO)", “SAP "or “MONO”. CETTE AUDIO MTS HESAPMONO BASS 2% TREBLE 2 BALANCE û SPEAKERS où

@USELECT ADIUST | à Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. Setting WOW" surround sound 71 _. 0 & © FREEZE MENU — FORTE — RAR AR SRS SRS WOW is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies that creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources. Your TV's audio will sound fuller, richer, and wider. SRS WOW consists of three features; SRS 3D, FOCUS, and TruBass. Select STEREO mode (see “Setting MTS/ SAP stereo mode” on this page). Press SURROUND and the @) (AUDIO) menu screen displays. "WOW SRS 3D" will be highlighted. Press A/Y to selectthe desired WOW feature you want to adjust. CHIC) AUDIO Mons 0 ONE FOCUS OFF TruBass OFF out #ou

SRS 3D: Press 4 to turn on or off the surround sound effect. FOCUS: Press 4/ to turn on or off the vocal emphasis effect. TruBass: Press 4/ to select the bass expansion effect high, low or off. After your desired setting, press EXIT to return to the normal screen.

Basic adjustment settings Menu operation buttons Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu.

@-20 Basic adjustment settings This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels. By setting the favorite channels in advance, you can select your favorite channels easily. Programming favorite channel Select the channel you want to register as a favorite channel. Press FAVORITE and the FAVORITE CH menu screen displays. Press / to select SET”, and then press ENTER. Press 4/ to select the position, and then press ENTER to register. down

Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. You can jump to the registered favorite channels directly using four FAVORITE CH. + You can enter to the same menu screen from Qoprion) menu. —— FAVORTECH — FF ‘"Sl [æ) Deleting a favorite channel | À Repeat steps 1 to 2 in above procedure. Press / to select "CLEAR”, and then press ENTER. Press 4/ to select the registered favorite channel you want to release, and then press ENTER. Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. To create channel labels Select a channel you want to label. Press MENU, then press 4/> to select ({}) (OPTION). Press A/Y to select “CH LABEL", then press “>. The CH LABEL menu will appear. Press A/V to select"SET/CLEAR”. Press > to select "SET" then press ENTER. Press / to enter a character in the first space. Press the button repeatedly until the character you want appears on the screen. dde dt

SET RETURN » GASELECT @ADIUST ENTER: SET The characters rotation as follows: = 09e AZ CT +<— SPACE Ifthe character which you desire appears, press ENTER. Repeat this step to enter the rest ofthe characters. When you finish inputting the label name, press ENTER. Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. Repeat steps 1-5 for other channels. You can assign a label to each channel. To erase channel labels Select a channel with a label which you want to remove. Press MENU, then press / to select ({}) (OPTION). Press A/Y to select “CH LABEL", then press /} to display the CH LABEL menu. Press A/Y to select"SET/CLEAR". Press “> to select "CLEAR”, then press ENTER. Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. Repeat steps 1-4 to erase other channel labels.

Basic adjustment settings Picture adjustments Adijusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press 4 to select @ (PICTURE). Press A/Y to select a specific adjustment item (BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS). Press > to adjust the item to the desired level. (E), COTE PICTURE AVMODE STANDARD BRIGHTNESS 2DET CONTRAST 4 COLOR El TINT û SHARPNESS 25 @:SELECT @'ADJUST Selected item < button > button BRIGHTNESS For less For more brightness brightness CONTRAST Forless contrast | For more contrast COLOR For less color For more color intensity intensity TINT Skin tones Skin tones become purplish | become greenish SHARPNESS For less For more sharpness sharpness D Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. + For resetting all Picture adjustment items to the factory preset values, press A/Y to select" RESET”, and then press /k (see page 26 for further information). Color temperature For a better white balance, use color temperature correction. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press 4/à to select (ff (PICTURE). Press A/Y to select "COLOR TEMPERATURE”. Press 4/ to selectthe mode you prefer. Selected item Description CcooL White with Blueish tone MEDIUM Neutral WARM White with Reddish tone 5 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. Cinema mode A smoother motion may be obtained by setting the CINEMA MODE to FILM when you view a DVD from the DVD player connected with the component input. |} Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. |} Press 4/à to select (ÿ (SETUP). 3 Press A/Y to select "CINEMA MODE”. 4 Press 4} to select “FILM” or VIDEO”. Selected item Description FILM Film content viewing mode VIDEO Video content viewing mode Back lighting BACK LIGHTING adjusts the screen brightness for improved picture clarity. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press 4» to select (Eÿ (SETUP). Press A/Y to select "BACK LIGHTING”. Press / to adjust the screen brightness. Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.

Basic adjustment settings Sound adjustment You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings.

@USELECT :ADIUST Press A/Y to select a specific adjustment item (BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE). Press / to adjust the item to the desired level. Selected item “button > button BASS For weaker bass | For stronger bass TREBLE For weaker For stronger treble treble BALANCE Decrease audio | Decrease audio from the right from the left speaker speaker vw Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. + For resetting all Audio adjustment items to the factory preset values, press A/Y to select "RESET”, and then press /k (see page 26 for further information). Digital audio output You can output digital audio to an AV amplifier or similar device whose DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT terminal is connected to the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the TV. Please select an audio output format compatible with the audio format of the program you are watching and the equipment connected. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press /b to select @) (AUDIO). Press A/Y to select “DIGITAL OUTPUT”. Press 4} to select “PCM” or “DOLBY DIGITAL". dede AUDIO

AUDIO LANGUAGE _p RÉSET GSELECT @ADIUST Selected item Description PCM The coaxial digital audio output terminal outputs audio signal in PCM form. If your digital audio system does not support Dolby Digital, select “PCM”. DOLBY DIGITAL | The coaxial digital audio output terminal outputs audio signal in Dolby Digital form. It reproduces sound from surround program of digital. 5 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.

Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV like a 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. Displaying an external equipment [Glcauron) image * To protect equipment, always turn off the TV before connecting a DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI This explanation is for the setting when connecting a equipment, game console, camcorder or other external DVD player to the INPUT3 terminal. equipment ® @ @ + See pages 24 and 25 for external equipment connection. + Please read the relevant operation manual (DVD player, etc.) carefully before making connections

(©) © + Refer to your external equipment operation manual for

the signal type. To watch a DVD image, select ‘INPUT3" from “SOURCE SELECTION” menu using 0-6 on the remote control. SOURCE SELECTION

+ Each time INPUT is pressed, SOURCE SELECTION item toggles. + You can also select SOURCE SELECTION item by pressing A/Y.

Using external equipment Connecting a DVD player or a digital TV STB (Air or Cable) You can use the INPUT1-4 terminals when connecting to a DVD player, a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) and other audiovisual equipment. When using component cable. When using composite cable. (INPUT1 or 2) (INPUT3 or 4) AV cable Component video (commercially available) cable (commercially available) Audio cable (commercially Las © available) =: (h eee DVD player/ DVD player/ Digital TV STB Digital TV STB OTE + See page 25 for connecting a DVD player or a Digital TV STB to the HDMI terminal. Connecting a VCR, game console or Using digital audio output camcorder Itis possible to output audio through the COXIAL A VCR, game console, camcorder and other DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal. (See page 22 for audiovisual equipment can be convenientiy connected details.) PCM audio outputs from the terminal. using the INPUT1 or 2 terminals. + The S-video terminal takes priority over the video terminals Coaxial digital cable To coaxial digital input of external audio devices AV cable (commercially available) S-video cable (commercially available) gi | VCR/Game console/ coco © |Camcorder

Using external equipment You can use the INPUTS5 or 6 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. When using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable, use INPUTS and AUDIO terminal. HDMI equipment Press MENU and the MENU screen To watch an HDMI equipment image, select “INPUT5" or “INPUT6” from “SOURCE SELECTION” menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. (See page 23.) SOURCE SELECTION L0-SISELECT + Refer to your external equipment operation manual for the signal type. displays. Press 4} to select @ÿ (AUDIO). Press A/Y to select "HDMI". Press 4} to select “HDMI” or “DVI”. CHIT I HDMI HDMI: When you connect the HDMI device to the TV, select this setting. the TV with analog audio cords, select Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. AUDIO

DVI: When you connect the DVI device to this setting.

@- 26 Useful adjustment settings If complex adjustments are made and the settings cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings to the factory preset values. Resetting picture adjustments Each picture adjustments return to the following factory settings:

BRIGHTNESS / COLOR / SHARPNESS …...center (25) CONTRAST (40) center (0) MEDIUM Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press 4 to select jf (PICTURE). Press A/Y to select 'RESET”, and then press @/h. dd & 4 PICTURE CoLor TEMPERATURE MEDIUM The TV screen return to the normal screen, and “RESET” will be displayed a few seconds. Resetting audio adjustments Each audio adjustments return to the following factory settings: .center (25) BALANCE .…… center (0) .center (25) Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press /} to select @) (AUDIO). Press A/Y to select 'RESET”, and then press @/h. CHLTE AUDIO

The TV screen return to the normal screen, and "RESET” will be displayed a few seconds. + The channel setup settings will not be changed. + The language settings will not be changed. + The password number setting will not be changed. Let you set the input terminal displayed when using the "SOURCE SELECTION” menu or channel display. INPUT FLASHBAGK (e] (e) FREEZE MENU Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press 4} to select 4) (OPTION). Press A/Y to select "VIDEO LABEL”, and then press >. The VIDEO LABEL menu screen displays. Press A/Y to select the specific input source which you want to change. Press 4/}> to select the new label for the selected input source. dou VIDEO LABEL

w <lôl: CHÉPIFE OTE + You cannot change label for “TV” input.

Useful adjustment settings AV mode AV mode gives you four viewing options to choose from to best match the surrounding environment ofthe TV, which can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of program watched or the type of image input from external equipment. —— FAVORITE CH — O—-O-O-O

@USELECT :ADIUST Selected item Description SPORTS For a clear-cut image emphasizing high contrast, useful for sports viewing STANDARD For a highly defined image in a normal lighting MOVIE For a movie MEMORY Allows the user to customize settings as desired. You can set the mode for each input source. 3 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. + Each time AV MODE is pressed, AV MODE item toggles. + You can select a different AV MODE item for each input mode. (For example, select STANDARD for TV input and SPORTS for VIDEO input.) Selecting the digital audio language When two or more audio languages are included in a digital signal, you can select one of the audio languages. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press 4} to select @ÿ (AUDIO). Press A/Y to select “AUDIO LANGUAGE", and then press 4». dede AUDIO

[0-T):SELECT ENTER:SET Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. @-27

Useful adjustment settings View mode for 4:3 programs 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. Press 0-3 to select each view mode directly while the view mode menu is still on the screen. + Each time VIEW MODE is pressed, VIEW MODE item toggles. + You can also select VIEW MODE item by pressing A/V. + You can sequentially select a view mode that has its own aspect ratio. VIEW HODE 1 S.STRETCH 2.200M 3 STRETCH (AI:SELECT SIDE BAR: Suitable for viewing conventional 4:3 programs in their normal format. O O OL, © N O 77] 200: Suitable for viewing wide-screen 2.35:1 anamorphic DVDs in full

+ You can enter to the same menu screen from (21 (SETUP) menu. + When this function is not available, "NOT AVAILABLE” will display. S.STRETCH (Smart stretch): Suitable for stretching 4:3 programs to fil the screen

STRETCH: This mode is useful for 1.78:1 DVDs. When viewing 1.85:1 DVDs, stretch mode will still show very thin black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. View mode for HD programs Stretch mode is available for HD programs. Suitable for viewing wide-screen 1.78:1 aspect-ratio programs. When viewing 1.85:1 programs, the stretch mode will still show very thin black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. Picture scroll For adjusting a picture's vertical position in ZOOM mode. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press 4» to select (ÿ (SETUP). Press A/Y to select "PICTURE SCROLL", and then press 4». SCROLL ADJUSTMENT screen displays. To raise the picture, press A. To lower the picture, press w. SCROLL ADJUSTMENT +10 @ : ADJUST The scroll amounts are as follows: + 480i/480p signal source: ZOOM: -10 to +20 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.

• In SIDE BAR, S.STRETCH and STRETCH mode, PICTURE SCROLL will not work. Aspect When the ASPECT is setto ON and the TV recieves a 480i signal, the picture size is automatically selected (as described in the following table). Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press à to select (#j (SETUP). Press A/Y to select "ASPECT", and then press /k to select"ON"or"OFF”. Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. Aspect ratio of signal Automatic aspect size source (when ASPECT is ON) 4:3 Normal SIDE BAR 16:9 Full STRETCH 4:3 Letter box ZOOM Not defined User-set mode

Useful adjustment settings Allows you to select what controls the audio output. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press /} to select @) (AUDIO). Press A/Y to select '"SPEAKERS”. Press 4/ to select"ON"or"OFF”. CRTC AUDIO ms STEREO BASS 2% TREBLE 2% BALANCE û

@USELECT 'ADIUST Description Sound via speaker is adjusted with VOL +/- on the remote control unit or VOL -/+on the TV. Sound via the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is not adjustable and outputs at a consistent level. OFF Sound via the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal is adjusted with VOL #- on the remote control unit or VOL -/+ on the TV. Sound via speaker is muted. Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby. FAVORITE CH — @—B-O-O FœRyE

SLEEP AUDIO AVUQDE CC

oO © Each time you press SLEEP, the remaining time setting switches as shown below. SLEEP Oh00m (Sleep timer off)

step up by 10 minutes SLEEP 2h00m This display will disappear after a few seconds, the sleep timer automatically starts counting down. + If you want to adjust the sleep timer again, you can press SLEEP repeatedly then change the time setting. Press SLEEP. + The remaining time displays when the sleep timer has been set. SLEEP Oh07m + Select “Oh00m” by pressing SLEEP repeatedly to cancel the sleep timer. + The TV will enter the standby mode when the remaining time reaches zero.

Useful adjustment settings Closed captions and digital closed captions Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. It allows you to view conversations, narration and sound effects as subtitles on your TV. Closed Captions are available on some TV programs and on some VHS home video tapes atthe discretion of the program provider. Digital Closed Caption service is a new caption service available only on digital TV programs (also atthe discretion of the service provider). Itis a more flexible system than the original Closed Caption system, because it allows à variety of caption sizes and font styles. When the Digital Closed Caption service is in use, it will be indicated by the appearance of a 3-letter abbreviation that also indicates the language of the Digital Closed Captions: ENG (English), SPA (Spanish), FRA (French) or other language codes. Not all programs and VHS videotapes offer closed captions. Please look for the ‘Tcc]"’ symbol to ensure that captions will be shown. In the Closed Caption system, there can be more than one caption service provided. Each is identified by its own number. The “C1” and “C2” services display subtitles of TV programs superimposed over the program's picture. Generally, Closed Captions in English are transmitted on C1 and Closed Captions in other languages are transmitted on C2. In the Closed Caption system, the ‘Textl” or ‘Text2" services display text that is unrelated to the program being viewed (e.g., weather or news). These services are also superimposed over the program currently being viewed. —— FAVORITE CH — O—-O-O-O FAVORITE]

+ Depending on the broadcast signal, some Analog Captions will function with a Digital broadcast signal.

Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. + You can enter to CLOSED CAPTION menu from (Eÿ (SETUP) menu. + To turn the Closed Caption feature off, select “OFF”. Ifthe program or video you selected is not closed-captioned, no captions will display on-screen. If text is not available in your viewing area, a black rectangle may appear on-screen. If this happens, setthe Closed When selecting Closed Captions, the captioning will be delayed approx. 10 seconds. If no caption signal is received, no captions will appear, but the television will remain in the Caption Mode. Misspellings or unusual characters may occasionally appear during Closed Captioning. This is normal with Closed Captioning, especially with live programs. This is because during live programs, captions are also entered live. These transmissions do not allow time for editing. Closed Captions. When Captions are being displayed, on-screen displays, such as volume and mute may be seen but may interfere with Some Cable TV systems and copy protection systems may interfere with the Closed Captioned signal. Ifusing an indoor antenna or if TV reception is very poor, the Closed Caption Decoder may not appear or may appear with strange characters or misspelled words. In this case, adjust the antenna for better reception or use an outdoor antenna.

Useful adjustment settings Caption setup This function allows you to adjust the closed caption screen appearance to suit your preference. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press / to select [=] (SETUP). Press A/Y to select "CC ADVANCED”, and then press 4/. The CC ADVANCED menu displayed. + You can adjust 5 items here. Selectable parameters available in each adjustment item. Item Selectable parameter TEXT SIZE: AUTO, SMALL, STANDARD, LARGE TEXT TYPE:

BACKGROUND COLOR: AUTO, BLACK, WHITE, RED, GREEN, BLUE, YELLOW, MAGENTA, CYAN + This feature is designed to customize Digital Captions only. + The “AUTO” value depends on the broadcasting station. @-31

Useful adjustment settings Allows you to use a password to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. IMPORTANT: Three conditions must be met to enable the V-Chip © Password is registered. @ V-CHIP settings have been made. @ ‘V-CHIP"is setto “ON”. Setting a password Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press / to select (] (LOCKS). Press A/V.The password entering menu displays. Select and enter a password (4 digits) using the number buttons (0-9), then press CELT LoKs ENTER:SET IDSPSELECT EXT-END “x "appears instead of the number. Enter the same password again to confirm, then press ENTER, the password is now registered and the LOCKS menu will appear on the screen. CL TE LOGKS ENTER:SET EXIT:END IDSPSELECT Changing the password Allows you to change your current password. + As a precautionary measure, make a note of your password and keep it in a familiar place. + The “V-CHIP SET (DTV)" will only be selectable when a new rating system can be downloaded via digital broadcasting in the U.S. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in setting a password. + The password entering menu displays. Input the 4-digit password by using 0-9, then press ENTER. Press A/Y to select "NEW PASSWORD", then press 4. COTE LocKs VcHIP OFF VCHIP SET

EXIT-END Enter the same password again to confirm, then press ENTER. CONTE LocKs ENTER:SET EXIT-END (D-JSELECT The screen returns to LOCKS menu. Your new password has been set.

Useful adjustment settings Parental control (V-CHIP) V-CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your TV. This tool gives parents a great degree of control over broadcasts accessed by their children. It allows parents to select programs judged suitable for child viewing while blocking ones judged not suitable. It does so automatically once you activate the V-CHIP feature in your TV. V-CHIP SET menu will not be selectable from the menu if you do not first configure your password. (See page 32 for password setting for parental control.) + The US. has two rating systems for viewing content: movie ratings and TV Parental Guidelines. + The TV Parental Guidelines work in conjunction with the V-CHIP to help parents screen out inappropriate television shows from their children. + Movie ratings are used for original movies rated by the Motion Picture Association of America (MP AA) as watched on cable TV and not edited for television. The V-CHIP can also be set to block MPAA-rated movies. TV Parental Guidelines Content TV RATING FANTASY |honence | SEXUAL | ADULT | SEXUAL

VIOLENCE SITUATIONS LANGUAGE| DIALOG

TV-Y (All children) TV-Y7 (Directed to older children) x Suggested TV-G (General audience) age TV-PG (Parental Guidance suggested) x x x x TV-14 (Parents strongly cautioned) x x x x TV-MA (Mature audience only) x x x X: Content rating can be set. Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) MOVIE RATING Description 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. Age R Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian (age varies in some jurisdictions). NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted. X X is an older rating that is unified with NC-17 but may be encoded in the data of older movies. + If you select “PG-13”, this will automatically block the higher ratings “R", “NC-17" and “X”. + Voluntary movie rating system only uses an age-based rating.

Useful adjustment settings Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press 4» to select () (LOCKS). Press A/V.The password entering menu displays. Input the 4-digit password by using 0-9, then press ENTER. The LOCKS menu displays. Press A/Y to select ‘V-CHIP SET”, then press @/B. The V-CHIP SET menu displays. Press A/Y to select "TV RATING”. Then press / to select the desired rating. V-CHIP SET OFF

will appear on the screen. Press DISPLAY to explain the rating. Press A/Y to select the desired rating you want. Press 4/h to select the setting “ON” or “OFF”. Then press RETURN. + See page 33 for setting details. Press RETURN. The LOCKS menu displays. Press A/Y to select “V-CHIP", then press / > to select "ON”. Your setting are now set into memory. + If*V-CHIP "is not set to “ON”, the V-CHIP setting will not work. CET EE LOGKS OFF VACHIP SET V.CHIP SET (DTV) à NEW PASSWORD à GGSELECT @:ADIUST Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. Repeat steps 1 to 5 in TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines). Press A/V to select "MOVIE RATING”. Then press /. The RATING SET menu displays. Press A/Y to select desired setting, then press / to select the settings “ON” or “OFF”. RATING SET PGA OFF NC-17 OFF

GISELECT @:ADIUST + See page 33 for setting details. Press EXIT to return to the normal screen.

Useful adjustment settings Canadian rating systems «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. + When setting the V-CHIP on the Canadian system you can choose either the Canadian English ratings or the Canadian French ratings. Canadian English ratings Rating Description E Exempt: Includes news, sports, documentaries and other information programming; talk shows, music videos, and variety programming c Children: Intended for younger children under the age of 8 years. Pays careful attention to themes that could threaten their sense of security and well-being. Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred, acceptable, or only] C8+ way to resolve conflict, nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on the screen. G General: Considered acceptable for all age groups. Appropriate viewing for the entire family, Age contains very little violence, physical, verbal or emotional. PG Parental Guidance: Intended for a general audience, but may not be suitable for younger children {under the age of 8) because it could contain controversial themes or issues. Over 14 Years: Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements of the 14+ storyline, but it must be integral to the development of plot or character. Language usage could be profane and nudity present within the context of the theme. Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of violence, which 18+ while related to the development of plot, character or themes, are intended for adult viewing. Could contain graphic language and portrayals of sex and nudity. Canadian French ratings Rating Description E Exempt programming G General: All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but may be integrated into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner. General but inadvisable for young children: May be viewed by a wide public audience, but could 8ans+ contain scenes disturbing to children under 8 who cannot distinguish between imaginary and real] Age situations. Recommended for viewing with parent. 13 + Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended for ans iewing with parent. 16ans+ [Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence. 18ans+ Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing. Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme (violence.

GASELECT @:ADIUST + See page 35 for setting details. Press RETURN. The LOCKS menu displays. Press A/Y to select “V-CHIP", then press / > to select "ON”. Your setting are now set into memory. + IF'V-CHIP"is notsetto “ON”, the V-CHIP setting will not work. CET EE LOGKS OFF VACHIP SET V.CHIP SET (DTV) à NEW PASSWORD GASELECT @:ADIUST Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Canadian English ratings. Press A/V to select CAN FRE RATING”. Then press 4/ to select the desired rating. VCHIP SET

GISELECT :ADIUST + See page 35 for setting details. Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. The V-CHIP block is working and censors a broadcast, ‘THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN BLOCKED!" displays. Press MUTE while the V-CHIP is working and then the password entering menu displays. Enter your 4-digit password with 0-9. Atthis time V-CHIP block temporarily releases. You can reactivate the temporarily released V-CHIP block as shown below. Method 1: Change to the other channel. Method 2: Switch off the TV power. + Performing any of the two above will activate the V-CHIP block.

Other viewing options Freezing images Allows you to capture and freeze an image from a moving image that you are watching. —— FAVORITE CH — Press FREEZE. +A moving image is captured. Press FREEZE again to cancel the function. + When this function is not available, "NOT AVAILABLE” will display. + The still image automatically goes out after 30 minutes. + If you are using the freeze function and a broadcast activates the V-CHIP block, the freeze function will be cancelled and a V-CHIP block message will appear. Signal meter In order to receive digital air broadcasts, you need a digital broadcast antenna. Y ou can confirm the antenna configuration through the “SIGNAL METER" menu. If necessary, adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the maximum signal strength. Signal strength Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press 4/} to select (mi (SETUP). Press A/Y to select "SIGNAL METER”. Press 4}. + The strength of the digital signal is displayed. The signal information is based on the current channel. CET SIGNAL METER CHANNEL (DIGITAL) 22.002

Press EXIT to return to the normal screen. 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. ES)

(e) Presetting manufacturer codes Press FUNCTION until the LED for your device lights up. After the LED for your device lights up, press FUNCTION and DISPLAY atthe same time to enter the code registration mode. The LED will blink. Press 0-9 to enter the manufacturer code. (See page 38.)

• Preset mode is finished once the LED no longer lights up. After registering the code, the LED will stop blinking then turn off after one second. (If you perform an incorrect operation, the LED Will blink quickly then turn off.)

de ® d @-O-O-© “Vds HNORTE GA GE © AQUOS Cable control buttons When the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SAT, the cable converter connected to the TV can be operated using 1to 4. 1 SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off. 2 0-9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch. 3 FLASHBACK * Press to switch between the current channel and the channel you were watching immediately before. 4 CHA/v Press CHA or CHY to tune in a higher or lower channel. *Some manufacturers do not preset FLASHBACK.

• CABLE and SAT cannot be selected at the same time. SAT control buttons 1 SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off. 2 0-9, +(DOT) Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch.

• CABLE and SAT cannot be selected at the same time.

[e] AQuOs BHNOU O-9-O-D AQuoOs INPUT VCR control buttons The remote control unit button will function as follows when the FUNCTION of the remote control unitis set to VCR. + Press INPUT until the input connected to the VCR is selected. The following 1 to 8 can be used to control the VCR 1 CHA/V Press to selectthe channel of the TV tuner on the VCR. 2 SOURCE POWER Turns the power of the VCR on and off. Sets pauses and still pictures. SL. Rewinds the tape and allows picture search. 5 = Stops the tape transport. 6 REC Starts recording. nn: Rapidly advances the tape and allows picture search. 8 > Starts playback. DVD control buttons The remote control unit button will function as follows when the FUNCTION of the remote control unitis set to DVD. + Press INPUT until the input connected to the DVD player is selected. The following 1 to 10 can be used to control the DVD player. 1 >» Pressing quickly once takes you to the start of the next chapter. Each time you press it, you move ahead to the start of the next chapter. 2 Hd Pressing quickly once takes you to the start of the chapter currently playing. Each time you press it, you move back to the start of the previous chapter. 3 SOURCE POWER Turns the power of the DVD player on and off. Set pauses and still pictures. 5 << Hold down to go in reverse. 6 # Playback stops when pressed. With some DVD players, pressing the button twice may open the disc tray. 7 MENU When this button is pressed, the DVD menu will display.

Hold down to fast forward.

Appendix Removing the stand Before detaching (or attaching) stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. [ClcaurIon] + Do not remove the stand from the TV unless using an optional wall mount bracket to mountit. Before attaching/detaching 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. ( à 1 F-— hex key 2 7_ Soft cushion Unfasten the four screws used to secure the stand in Detach the stand from the TV. place. (Hold the stand so it will not drop from the edge of the U base area.) ) + To attach the stand, perform the above steps in reverse order. Setting the TV on the wall [Glcaurion] + Installing the TV requires special skill that should only be performed by qualified service personnel. Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves. SHARP bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury. Using an optional bracket to mount the TV + You can ask a qualified service professional about using an optional AN-26AG1 bracket for LC-26D4OU or AN- 37AG2 bracket for LC-32D4O0U to mount the TV to the wall.

• Carefully read the instructions that come with the bracket before beginning work. ( à Hanging on the wall About setting the TV angle Wall mount bracket. (See the bracket instructions for details.) Angle of TV => = LC-26D40U | Up to 20° LC-32D4OU | Up to 10° Vertical mounting Angular mounting L J + Detach the cable clamp on the rear of the TV when using the optional mount bracket. @-41

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 TV 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. In this case, operate the unit after first turning on the power of the TV or unplugging the AC cord and replugging it in after 1 or 2 minutes. Remote control unit does not operate. Is the FUNCTION set correctly? Set it to the TV setting position. Are batteries inserted with polarity (+, -) aligned? (See page 8.) Are batteries worn out? (Replace with new batteries.) Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting? Is a fluorescent light illuminated near the remote control sensor? Picture is cut off screen. Are screen mode adjustments such as view mode choose made correctly? (See page 28.) Strange color, light color, or color misalignment Adjust the picture tone. (See page 21.) Is the room too bright? The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright. Power is suddenly turned off. Is the sleep timer set? (See page 29.) Check the power control settings. (See page 14.) The unit's internal temperature has increased. Remove any objects blocking vent or clean + No picture + Is connection to other components correct? (See pages 24 to 25.) + Is correct input signal source selected after connection? (See page 23.) + Is the correct input selected? (See page 23.) + Is picture adjustment correct? (See page 21.) + No sound + Is the volume too low? (See page 17.) ls “OFF"selected in “SPEAKERS”? (See page 29.) Troubleshooting-Digital broadcasting The example of an error message Possible Solution displayed on a screen + DIGITAL CHANNEL SIGNAL + Check the antenna cable. Check that the antenna is correctly setup. STRENGTHIS LOW + DIGITAL CHANNEL IS *Itis subscription channel. Contact the service provider. SCRAMBLED + AUDIO ONLY + The channel has audio contents only. Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments + When the unit is used in a low temperature space (e.g. room, office), the picture may leave trails or appear slightly delayed. This is not a malfunction, and the unit will recover when the temperature returns to normal. + Do not leave the unit in a hot or cold location. Also, do not leave the unit in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near a heater, as this may cause the cabinet to deform and the Liquid Crystal panel to malfunction. Storage temperature: - 4°F to +140°F (- 20°C to +60°C) @-4

Appendix Specifications Item Model: LC-26D40U Model: LC-32D40U 26" Advanced Super View & BLACK 32" Advanced Super View & BLACK LCD panel TFT LCD TFT LCD Number of dots 3,147,264 dots (1366 x 768 x 3 dots) TV-standard (CCIR) American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System ction Receiving |VHF/UHF _ |VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-60ch CATV 1-125ch (non-scrambled channel only.) Bradras ONE [2 69h (RASE OA) 1-125ch (non-scrambled channel only.) Audio multiplex BTSC System Backlight 60,000 hours (at Backlight Standard position) Audio out 10W x2 Terminals |Rear |INPUT 1 AV in, S-VIDEO in INPUT 2 AV in, S-VIDEO in INPUT 3 COMPONENT in, Audio in INPUT 4 COMPONENT in, Audio in INPUT 5 HDMI in with HDCP, Audio in INPUT 6 HDMI in with HDCP ANT/CABLE 75 Q Unbalance, F Type x 1 for Analog (VHF/UHF/CATV) and Digital (AIR/CABLE) DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT | Coaxial Digital audio output x 1 (PCM/Dolby Digital) OUTPUT Audio out OSD language English/French/S panish Power Requirement AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption 145 W (Standby 1W) 170 W (Standby 1W) wJo stand 26.1 Ibs./11.8 kg 37.5 Ibs./17.0 kg Weight with stand 29.8 Ibs./13.5 kg 43.0 lbs./19.5 kg Dimension wo stand 267/, x 194/,,x 477. inch 325/,, x 23%/,, x 4%, inch CW x H xD) with stand 267/, x 21%%/,, x 10%, inch 325/,, x 25°/, x 10%, inch Accessories Remote control unit (x1), AC cord (x1), “AAA” size battery (x2), Cable clamp (x1), Stand unit (x1), Operation manual (x1) Operating temperature +32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)

• Emergency alert messages via Cable are unreceivable. As part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units. Optional accessories The listed optional accessories are the LCD colour TV. Please purchase them at your nearest shop. + Additional optional accessories may be available in near future. When purchasing, please read the newest No. Part name Part number available for Wall mount bracket 1 [(forLC-26D40U) AN-26AG1 Wall mount bracket 2 (for Lc-32D40U) AN-37AG2 catalogue for compatibility and check the availability. @-43

CLEARING THE PASSWORD

If you forget the password, clear the password using the following procedure. Duo o (D D © ©

—VOL+ VCHA INPUT POWER © ©) ©

DO © INPUT FLASHBACK O © 1 Press and hold both VOL - on the TV and 0 on the remote control simultaneously for a few seconds until [a (LOCKS) menu appears on the screen. 2 Now the old password was cleared. You can setthe new password. (See page 32.) The password is As à precautionary measure, make a note of your password above, cutit from this manual, and keep it in a safe place. @-45

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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below. This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction. In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer. The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on behalf of Sharp. The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Model Specific Section Your Product Model Number & Description: LC-26D4OU +LC-32D4O0U LCD Color Television (Be sure to have this information available when you need service for your Product.) Warranty Period for this Product: One (1) year parts and labor from the date of purchase. Additional Item(s) Excluded from Warranty Coverage (if any): Non-rechargeable batteries. Where to Obtain Service: From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States. To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP. What to do to Obtain Service: LC-32D40U Contact your Sharp Authorized Servicer to obtain in-home service for this Product. The Servicer will come to your home and if it is necessary to remove the Product, the Servicer will reinstall it. Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available. LC-26D40U Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer. Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available. If you ship the Product, be sure it is insured and packaged securely. TO OBTAIN PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP OR VISIT www.sharpusa.com SHARP

# \ œe LIMITED WARRANTY Consumer Electronics Products Congratulations on your purchase! Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (hereinafter called “Sharp”) gives the following express warranty to the first consumer purchaser for this Sharp brand product, when shipped in its original container and sold or distributed in Canada by Sharp or by an Authorized Sharp Dealer: Sharp warrants that this product is free, under normal use and maintenance, from any defects in material and workmanship. If any such defects should be found in this product within the applicable warranty period, Sharp shall, at its option, repair or replace the product as specified herein. This warranty shall not apply to: {&) Any defects caused or repairs required as a result of abusive operation, negligence, accident, improper installation or inappropriate use as outlined in the owners manual {b)_ Any Sharp product tampered with, modified, adjusted or repaired by any party other than Sharp, Sharp's Authorized Service Centres or Sharp's Authorized Servicing Dealers. {c) Damage caused or repairs required as a result of the use with items not specified or approved by Sharp, including but not limited to head cleaning tapes and chemical cleaning agents. (4) Any replacement of accessories, glassware, consumable or peripheral items required through normal use of the product including but not limited to earphones, remote controls, AC adapters, batteries, temperature probe, stylus, trays, fiers, belts, ribbons, cables and paper. {e) Any cosmetic damage to the surface or exterior that has been defaced or caused by normal wear and tear {Any damage caused by external or environmental conditions, including but not limited to transmission line/power line voltage or liquid spillage. (g) Any product received without appropriate model, serial number and CSA/cUL markings. {h)_ Any products used for rental or commercial purposes. ()_ Any installation, setup and/or programming charges. Should this Sharp product fail to operate during the warranty period, warranty service may be obtained upon delivery of the Sharp product together with proof of purchase and a copy of this LIMITED WARRANTY statement to an Authorized Sharp Service Centre or an Authorized Sharp Servicing Dealer. In home warranty service may be provided at Sharp's discretion on any Sharp television with the screen size of 27” or larger and on any Sharp Over-the-Range Microwave Oven This warranty constitutes the entire express warranty granted by Sharp and no other dealer, service centre or their agent or employee is authorized to extend, enlarge or transfer this warranty on behalf of Sharp. To the extent the law permits, Sharp disclaims any and all liability for direct or indirect damages or losses or for any incidental, special or consequential damages or loss of profits resulting from a defect in material or workmanship relating to the product, including damages for the loss of time or use of this Sharp product or the loss ot information. The purchaser will be responsible for any removal, reinstallation, transportation and insurance costs incurred. Correction of defects, in the manner and period of time described herein, constitute complete fulfilment of all obligations and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the product and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. WARRANTY PERIODS: Parts & Labour (exceptions noted) Audio Products 1 year Camcorder 1 year DVD Products 1 year Projector 1 year (lamp 90 days) LCD & Plasma Display TV 1 year Microwave Oven 1 year (magnetron component-4 additional years) Television Products 1 year (picture tube component-1 additional year) VCR Products 1 year Vacuum Cleaner 1 year To obtain the name and address of the nearest Authorized Sharp Service Centre or Dealer, please contact: SHARP ELECTRONICS OF CANADA LTD. 335 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W9 eo TE, For more information on this Warranty, Sharp Extended Warranty Offers, Sharp Canada Products, Accessory Sales, Dealer or Service Locations, please call (905) 568-7140 Visit our Web site: www.sharp.ca Revision 04/22/03 @-47