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    1 Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit ( g 1) Page 8 “AA” size battery ( g 2) Page 9 AC cord ( g 1) Page 8 Cable clamp ( g 1) Page 8 LC-46D78UN LC-52D78UN LIQU ID CRYST AL TELEV ISION OP ER A TION MANU AL ENGLISH Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV. The illustrations[...]

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    2 IMPORT ANT : T o aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please r ecord the TV's model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers ar e located at the rear of the TV . Model No.: Serial No.: IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK O[...]

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    3 • Manufactured under license fr om Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "Note to CA TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CA TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of th e National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper gr ounding and, in p[...]

  • Page 4

    4 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 engineer ed and manufactured with the highest priority on safety . However , improper use can result in electric shock and/or fir e. In order to prevent potential danger , please observe t[...]

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    5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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 p[...]

  • Page 6

    6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caring for the Liquid Crystal panel • Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling. • Gently wipe the surface of the display panel with a soft cloth (cotton, fl annel, etc.). To protect the display panel, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners, or a chemical cloth (wet/d[...]

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    7 Attaching/Detaching the Stand • Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord. • Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being damaged. CAUTION • Attach the stand in the correct direction. • Do not remove the stand from the TV unless using an optional wall mou[...]

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    8 QUICK REFERENCE Experiencing HD images An HDTV without an HD source is just an ordinary TV. To enjoy HD images on the TV, you should get HD programming from the following: • Over-the-air broadcasting via HD quality antenna • HD cable/satellite subscription • HD compatible external equipment • For information on updating to HD programming,[...]

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    9 300-ohm twin-lead cable 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 75-ohm coaxial cable IN OUT 300-ohm twin-lead cable VHF ANTENNA UHF ANTENNA Combiner (commercially available) 300/75-ohm adapter (commercially available) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) Cable TV lead-In Coaxial cable (commercially available) Coaxial cable (commercia[...]

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    10 Part Names TV (Front) OPC indicator (See page 18.) OPC sensor * (See page 18.) POWER indicator (See page 12.) Remote control sensor * OPC: Optical Picture Control TV (Rear/Side) INPUT 3 terminals SERVICE terminal INPUT 5 terminal (HDMI) POWER button MENU button INPUT button Channel buttons ( CH U / V ) Volume buttons ( VOL . / / ) DIGITAL AUDIO [...]

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    11 Connecting to External Equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. (See page 15.) For connecting the TV to external equipment, use commercially available cables. • The illustrations of the terminals are for exp[...]

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    12 Turning On/Off the Power Press POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit to turn the power on. • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. • The Initial Installation starts when the TV powers on for the fi rst time. If the TV has been turned on before, the Initial Installation will not be invoked. For changing the settings of the Initial I[...]

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    13 Direct Button Operation Changing Volume You can change the volume by pressing VOL k / l on the TV or on the remote control unit. To increase the volume, press VOL k . To decrease the volume, press VOL l . 20 Audio status Output device Output Select Fixed Variable Speaker Variable sound Mute When "Output Select" is set to "Variable[...]

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    14 AV MODE AV MODE gives you several viewing options to choose from to best match the surrounding environment of the TV, which can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of program watched or the type of image input from external equipment. Press AV MODE . Current AV MODE displays. Press AV MODE again before the mode displayed on the screen[...]

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    15 Direct Button Operation ⑬ INPUT To view external source images, select the input source by pressing INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. 1 Press INPUT . A list of selectable sources appears. 2 Press INPUT again or press a / b to select the input source. Each time INPUT is pressed, the input source toggles. INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4[...]

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    16 Direct Button Operation VIEW MODE You can select the screen size. 1 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. 2 Press VIEW MODE or a / b while the View Mode menu is displayed to select a desired item on the menu. You can sequentially selec[...]

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    17 ENTER : Select : Enter MENU : Exit RETURN : Back The bar above is an operational guide for the remote control. The bar will change in accordance with each menu setting screen. 1 Item displayed in yellow • This indicates the item currently selected. • Press ENTER to go to the adjustment screen for this item. 2 Item in brackets • This indica[...]

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    18 On-Screen Display Menu Color Temp. (Color Temperature) For a better white balance, use color temperature correction. High: White with bluish tone Mid-High: Middle: Mid-Low: Low: White with reddish tone White balance can be adjusted between a maximum of +30 and a minimum of –30 for each color temperature. R Gain (LO/HI): –30 through +30 G Gai[...]

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    19 On-Screen Display Menu Digital Noise Reduction Produces a clearer video image. Auto: Automatically adjusts the level of noise reduction. High/Middle/Low: Select a desired level for viewing a clearer video image. Off: No adjustment. "Digital Noise Reduction" is not available during PC format input. 3D-Y/C Provides high quality images wi[...]

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    20 On-Screen Display Menu No Operation Off When set to "Enable", the power will automatically shut down if there is no operation for 3 hours. When it is 5 minutes before the power shuts down, the remaining time will start to keep appearing every minute. "Disable" is the factory preset value. Setup Menu EZ Setup You can run EZ Se[...]

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    21 On-Screen Display Menu Auto Sync. (for Analog PC Input Mode Only) For automatically adjusting the PC image. Yes: Auto Sync. starts and "Now adjusting the image." displays. No: This function does not work. When "Auto Sync." is successful, "Completed" displays. If not, "Auto Sync." failed. "Auto Sync.&q[...]

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    22 On-Screen Display Menu Status Used to enable or disable the parental control function. This function will not be selectable from the menu if you do not fi rst confi gure your secret number. On: Enables Parental CTRL. Off: Disables Parental CTRL. V-Chip V-CHIP is an electronic fi ltering device built into your TV. This tool gives parents a gre[...]

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    23 On-Screen Display Menu ■ Canadian French Ratings Example MP AA TV Guidelines Can. English Ratings Can. French Ratings 8ans+ 13ans+ 16ans+ 18ans+ NONE G E Press a / b to adjust the item to your desired position. " " indicates the item is blocked. Press MENU to exit. E: Exempt programming. G: General: All ages and children, contains mi[...]

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    24 On-Screen Display Menu Option Menu Audio Only When listening to music from a music program, you can turn the screen off and enjoy audio only. On: Audio is output without screen image. Off: Both screen images and audio are output. The screen image will return to normal when a button (except those for audio adjustment, such as VOL , MUTE , AUDIO )[...]

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    25 Channel Selecting Effect You can select whether to use transition effects when changing channels. Yes: A transition effect is used when the channel is changed. No: No function. Demo Mode You can select the image from several types of demo mode. 120Hz Demo 1/120Hz Demo 2/10 bit Demo/Feature Demo/Auto Play If you select "Auto Play", you [...]

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    26 On-Screen Display Menu 1 Insert the USB memory device with the update fi le into the SERVICE terminal on the TV. 2 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c / d to select “Digital Setup”. 3 Press a / b to select “Software Update”, and then press ENTER . If you have already set the Secret No., go to step 4. 4 Input the 4-di[...]

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    27 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. Page 12 If the indicator on the TV does not light up, press POWER on the TV. • Is the AC cord disconnected? Page 8 • Has the power been turned on? Page 12 • Unit cannot be operated. • External infl uences such as lightning, [...]

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    28 Problem Possible Solution • No picture • Is connection to other components correct? Page 11 • Is the correct input signal type selected in "Input Select" after connection? Page 24 • Is the correct input selected? Page 15 • Is “On” selected in “Audio Only”? Page 24 • If the PC image is not displayed, check the follow[...]

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    29 Item Model: LC-46D78UN Model: LC-52D78UN LCD panel Size 46 o Class (45 63 / 64 o Diagonal) 52 o Class (52 1 / 32 o Diagonal) Resolution 2,073,600 pixels (1,920 g 1,080) TV Function TV-standard (CCIR) American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System Receiving Channel VHF/UHF VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69ch CATV 1-135ch (non-scrambled channel only) Digital Terrestri[...]

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    30 PC Compatibility Chart It is necessary to set the PC correctly to display XGA and WXGA signal. VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corp. PC 31.5 kHz 31.5 kHz 37.9 kHz 37.5 kHz 35.1 kHz 37.9 kHz 48.1 kHz 46.9 kHz 48.4 kHz 56.5 kHz 60.0 kHz 47.7 kHz 640 x 480 720 x 400 VGA 800 x 600 SVGA XGA 1024 x 768 WXGA 136[...]

  • Page 31

    31 For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service, or to obtain product literature, accessories, supplies, or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP. Calling for Service LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163 SHARP CORPORA TION CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TIO[...]