OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH Dear SHARP customer Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD colour TV product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Precautions carefully before using this product.
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Contents Watching TV (Continued) Reducing the start-up time ................25 Password setting for the child lock (for TV input mode) ........ 26 Energy conservation settings ................... 27 Auto power-off at a designated time ............. 27 Auto power-off after the end of broadcast ............ 27 Auto power-off when there are no operations performed ......
Use a damp cloth to break when the product is struck clean the product. Do not use liquid forcefully or with a sharp object. If cleaners or aerosol cleaners. the LCD panel is broken, be careful not to be injured by broken glass.
Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. “AAA” size battery ( g 2) Remote control unit AC cord Always use the AC cord supplied with Used with batteries inserted. the TV. Page 7 Page 12 Page 8 Cable clamp Safety restraints...
Preparation Part names TV (Front/Top/Side) LC-42GX3H (Top) LC-46GX3H/LC-52GX3H (Side) POWER (On/Off) button MENU button TV/VIDEO button Channel up ( r )/ down ( s ) buttons Volume up ( e )/ Volume up ( e )/ POWER (On/Off) down ( f ) buttons down ( f ) buttons button Channel up ( r )/...
Preparation Remote control unit POWER (STANDBY/ON) To switch the power on and off. (See page 13.) 0 – 9 Set the channel. (See page 18.) A (Flashback) Press to return to the previous selected channel or external input mode. (See page 24.) Select the sound multiplex mode.
Preparation Before turning on the power Notes on installing the TV • Avoid direct sunlight and place the TV in a well-ventilated location. • Place the TV in a level location. • Do not turn on the power of the TV before connecting the AC cord. Connecting the antenna cable To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna.
Preparation Connecting external devices You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV, like a VCR, game console, camcorder, DVD player, Digital TV Decoder (Set Top Box) and PC. To view external source images, select the input source from TV/VIDEO on the remote control unit or TV/VIDEO on the TV.
Preparation Connecting a Digital TV Decoder (Set Top Box) You can use the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 (component) or INPUT 4/INPUT 5/INPUT 6 (HDMI) terminals when connecting to a Digital TV Decoder (Set Top Box) and other audiovisual equipment. NOTE • When using a DVI-HDMI conversion adaptor, input the Audio Signal from the AUDIO terminal of INPUT 6. (See page 36.) When using HDMI cable When using component cable (commercially available)
Preparation Protection against overturning There is a danger of the product overturning in the case of a disaster or sudden collision. Carry out the following tip-resistant measurement for your safety. Anchoring the TV to the wall or a pillar View from the top Affi...
Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the fi rst time, insert two “AAA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the two supplied “AAA”...
Preparation Turning the TV on/off Turning on the power Turning off the power Press POWER on the TV. POWER button • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, an image appears with sound.) • After turning the power “ON” by pressing POWER on the TV, you can turn the power ON/OFF by pressing POWER on the remote control.
Preparation About Menu operations w Using the control panel of the TV What is Menu? • You need to bring up the On-Screen Display to perform You can also operate the Menu using the control panel settings for the TV. The On-Screen Display for the settings of the TV.
Preparation TV/AV input mode menu items List of TV/AV menu items to help you with operations Picture Setup Auto Installation ............Page 17 AV Mode ..............Page 31 Programme Setup ..........Pages 19-22 OPC ................Page 32 Child Lock ..............Page 26 Backlight ..............
Preparation PC input mode menu items List of PC menu items to help you with operations Picture Setup Input Skip ..............Page 38 AV Mode ..............Page 31 Input Label ..............Page 38 OPC ................Page 32 Standby Mode ............Page 25 Backlight ..............
Watching TV Setting channels automatically You can run auto installation again, even after setting If you have already set the password, enter it up the preset channels. here. • See page 26 for setting a password. Press a / b to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Selecting programmes Adjusting the volume You can change channels in several ways. Using CH r / s on the remote control unit • Press CH r to increase the channel number. • Press CH s to decrease the channel number. NOTE •...
Watching TV Setting channels to your preference You can run the auto search procedure again at any time by accessing the Setup menu and Programme Setup. Channels can be tuned automatically or manually. Auto search Manual setting for each channel You can also automatically search by performing You can set some channel items manually.
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Watching TV Manual setting for each channel (continued) Search tuning Colour system Press a / b / c / d to select the channel you Press a / b / c / d to select the channel you want to edit, and then press ENTER. want to edit, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Manual setting for each channel (continued) Sorting programmes Channel positions can be sorted freely. Skipping channels Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. when using CH r / s even if selected while watching the image from the TV.
Watching TV Erasing programmes Labelling programmes The individual programme can be erased. Channels can be labelled freely. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Programme Setup”, and Press a / b to select “Programme Setup”, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Useful viewing functions Split-screen viewing This function is conveniently used when, for instance, watching cooking programmes and taking notes. Split-screen Picture and still image You can display two pictures except when inputting You can freeze a motion picture on the Display. from the RS-232C or PC INPUT terminal.
Watching TV Outputting only audio Returning to the previously selected channel When listening to music from a music programme, you can set the display off and enjoy audio only. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Option”. Press A to switch the currently tuned channel to the previously tuned channel.
Watching TV Switching the analogue audio format You can switch between multiple audio modes When receiving a bilingual signal when watching a multiple audio or stereo broadcast Each time you press MPX, the mode switches among programme. CH A, CH B and CH AB. Bilingual mode BBC2 BBC2...
Watching TV Password setting for the child lock (for TV input mode) Setting a channel Allows you to use a password to protect certain Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Setting a password. settings from being accidentally changed. Press a / b to select “Channel Setting”, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Energy conservation settings Auto power-off at a designated time Auto power-off after the end of broadcast This function is conveniently used when, for instance, You can set the TV to automatically power off in about going to bed while watching TV. 15 minutes after the TV goes into a state of receiving no programme signals, such as the end of a broadcast day.
Watching TV Power Management Ecology When set to “Yes”, The TV activates the following You can set the TV to automatically power off when no power saving mode. image is displayed on PC. • “OPC” set to “On” (Page 32) Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Watching TV Picture size settings Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling (WSS) picture size automatically (WSS) picture size manually WSS allows a television to switch automatically among The WSS signal has 4:3 auto-switching that allows you the different screen formats.
Watching TV Selecting the picture size manually Press WIDE or a / b while the WIDE MODE Manual Selection menu displays on the screen. You can select different picture sizes that account for • As you toggle down the options, each mode is the kind of each picture.
Watching TV Selecting a preset AV MODE The AV MODE function enables you to select Selected item Description appropriate settings for audio and video to account for the system environment which can vary due to factors STANDARD For a highly defi ned image in a normally like room brightness, type of programme watched or bright room the type of image input from external equipment.
Watching TV Manual picture settings Picture adjustment You can adjust the picture to your preference. c button d button Selected item Follow the steps to adjust the picture. Sets whether or not the screen brightness is automatically adjusted according to the lighting condition in the room.
The “Fine Motion Advanced” provides a picture with 100/120 frames per second (double the conventional 50/60 frames per second) by supplementing the picture from the preceding and following scenes using Sharp’s unique algorithm. Users are able to view fast- moving images more clearly. Selected item Description...
Watching TV Other picture settings DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Game Play Time Reduces noise on the screen and produces a clearer This function displays the elapsed game time so you video image. do not lose track of the time. To display the elapsed time, select “GAME” under “AV Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Watching TV Audio adjustment You can adjust the audio of the selected AV mode. Output Volume Select Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Allows you to select what controls the audio output. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Audio”.
Settings when using external devices Settings when using HDMI output devices HDMI terminals can carry audio and visual signals to the TV with an HDMI certifi ed cable. When you want to output the audio and picture from an HDMI output device on the TV, select “INPUT4”, “INPUT5” or “INPUT6” by switching the input source.
Settings when using external devices Selecting the input source and signal type Selecting input source Selecting input signal type Can use for selecting the input source. For setting the signal type of external equipment. Using TV/VIDEO on the remote control unit or on Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Settings when using external devices Labelling input sources Skipping HDMI/PC input You can assign each input source a label as you This setting allows you to skip the HDMI or PC input prefer. on the “Input Select” menu. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”.
Connecting a PC Use the PC terminals to connect a PC. NOTE • The PC INPUT terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. • Refer to page 44 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV. ANALOGUE RGB cable (commercially available) Ø 3.5 mm stereo AUDIO minijack cable (R/L)
Connecting a PC Selecting the picture size You can select the picture size as illustrated below. NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments. • Selectable picture size may vary with input signal type. Connecting a PC ANALOGUE RGB cable (commercially available) Ø...
Connecting a PC Adjusting the PC image automatically Adjusting the PC image manually This function enables the screen to be automatically Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as adjusted to its best possible condition when the necessary to change image position using Auto Sync. analogue terminals of the TV and PC are connected In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed with a commercially available RGB cable, etc.
Connecting a PC Input resolution settings Selecting the input resolution • Some input signals may have to be registered manually to display properly. • The pairs of input signals (resolutions) in the list below are not distinguishable when received. In such case, you have to set the correct signal manually.
Connecting a PC PC Control of the TV • When a programme is set, the TV can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing.
Connecting a PC PC compatibility chart Horizontal Vertical VESA Horizontal Vertical VESA Resolution Resolution Frequency Frequency Standard Frequency Frequency Standard ✓ 720 g 400 1024 g 768 31.5 kHz 70 Hz 48.4 kHz 60 Hz ✓ ✓ 640 g 480 1024 g 768 31.5 kHz 60 Hz...
Appendix Troubleshooting The problems described below are not always caused by malfunctions. Check the TV again before having the TV serviced. Problem Possible Solution • No power. • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 13.) If the indicator on the TV lights up red, press POWER.
Appendix Reset If complex adjustments are made and the settings cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings to the factory preset values. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Reset”, and then press ENTER.
0°C — 40°C • As a part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specifi cation changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specifi cation fi gures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
Appendix Mounting the TV on the wall Removing the stand For wall mounting with the optional bracket (AN-52AG4) remove the stand. Before setting TV on the wall. • Remove the connected cables (DVD, VCR, etc) from the terminals. • Detach the four caps at the 4 locations on the rear of the TV. 1 Detach the stand from the TV.
• For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the optional bracket. CAUTION • This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the AN-52AG4 (SHARP) wall mount bracket. The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.
Appendix Wall Mounting Mark the monitor’s outline by placing tape at four points on the wall where the LCD-TV’s four corners’ will lie when it is installed. • When you mark the monitor’s outline on the wall, make sure that the vertical and horizontal lines are made accurate to the TV’s dimension.
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Appendix LC-46GX3H When using wall mount bracket AN-52AG4 20 ° On the wall bracket of AN- 52AG4, there is a letter ‘b’ indicating the centre point of the TV monitor. * Every time the attaching point is moved, this fi gure changes by 50 mm. tape wall markings dimensional markings...
Appendix CLEARING THE PASSWORD If you forget your password, set a new password using the following procedure. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Child Lock”, and then press ENTER. The password input screen displays.
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