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Contents

Connecting a PC (Continued)

PC Control of the TV .................................................................................................. 49
PC compatibility chart ............................................................................................... 50
RS-232C commands list ............................................................................................ 50

Teletext function

About Teletext ............................................................................................................ 51
Displaying Subtitles ................................................................................................... 52
Displaying Subpages ................................................................................................. 52
Teletext language setting .......................................................................................... 53

Appendix

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 54
Error messages about recording using AQUOS LINK ........................................... 55
Reset ........................................................................................................................... 56
Identifi cation .............................................................................................................. 56
Specifi cations ............................................................................................................. 57
Optional accessory  ................................................................................................... 57
Dimensional drawings ............................................................................................... 58
Mounting the TV on the wall  .................................................................................... 59

Removing the stand  ...................................................................................... 59
Handling and precautions with the wall-mounted TV  ................................... 59

CLEARING THE PASSWORD .................................................................................... 60

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Page 2: ...TV STB Set Top Box 12 Connecting a PC 12 Using Digital Audio Output 12 Inserting the batteries 13 Using the remote control unit 13 Cautions regarding the remote control unit 13 Turning the TV on off 14 Turning on the power 14 Turning off the power 14 About Menu operations 15 What is Menu 15 Basic Menu operations 15 About Guide Display 15 TV AV input mode menu items 16 PC input mode menu items 17 W...

Page 3: ...g input source 38 Selecting input signal type 38 Labelling input sources 39 Skipping HDMI RGB input 39 Colour system settings 39 AQUOS LINK Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK 40 AQUOS LINK connection 41 Connecting an AQUOS BD Player via the AQUOS LINK compatible audio system 41 Connecting an AQUOS BD Player only 41 AQUOS LINK Setup 41 AQUOS LINK Auto power on 41 Selecting recorder 42 Operat...

Page 4: ...btitles 52 Displaying Subpages 52 Teletext language setting 53 Appendix Troubleshooting 54 Error messages about recording using AQUOS LINK 55 Reset 56 Identification 56 Specifications 57 Optional accessory 57 Dimensional drawings 58 Mounting the TV on the wall 59 Removing the stand 59 Handling and precautions with the wall mounted TV 59 CLEARING THE PASSWORD 60 ...

Page 5: ...openings This product is not designed for 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 LCD panel used in this product is made of glass Therefore it can break when the product is struck forcefully or with a sharp object If the LCD panel is broken be careful not...

Page 6: ...marks TruSurround XT SRS and h symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Stand post Stand post Hex key Cloth Put all parts of the stand unit together and then attach it to the TV LC 42A65M LC 46A65M Stand uni...

Page 7: ...and tighten the 4 short screws into the 4 holes on the rear of the TV Hex key Short screw Soft cushion NOTE To detach the stand perform the steps in reverse order 2 Hex key Long screw Attach the supporting post for the stand unit onto the base as shown below Confirm the 8 screws supplied with the TV Short screws g4 used in step 3 Long screws g4 used in step 2 LC 42A65M LC 46A65M Hex key Long screw...

Page 8: ...re Control See page 33 See page 14 for the TV status indicator MENU button OPC sensor Remote control sensor POWER indicator The illustrations in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations The illustrations used throughout this manual are based on LC 42A65M TV Front Side SLEEP timer indicator ...

Page 9: ...TOR OUT terminals DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal Regarding the headphone jack Use headphones with a stereo mini plug Ø 3 5 mm Be sure to unplug headphones from the jack when they are not in use The speakers do not output volume when headphones are plugged in The Audio menu cannot be operated when headphones are plugged in You can set the volume to different levels for each input source Volume displ...

Page 10: ...ages automatically Press 3 again to release the hold mode See pages 51 and 52 1 Subpage Display the Teletext subpage directly See page 52 v Top Bottom Full TELETEXT mode Set the area of magnification See page 51 13 TV VIDEO INPUT SOURCE Select an input source TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 INPUT6 INPUT7 PC See pages 11 24 37 to 39 45 14 OPC To switch the Optical Picture Control on and off S...

Page 11: ...ecting the AC cord AC outlet Place the TV close to the AC outlet and keep the power plug within reach Disconnect the AC cord from the AC outlet if the TV will not be used for a long period of time TV rear view Connecting the antenna cable To enjoy a clearer picture use an outdoor antenna The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for coaxial cable Standard DIN45...

Page 12: ...er and other audiovisual equipment When using HDMI cable commercially available When using component cable commercially available NOTE When using a DVI HDMI conversion adaptor input the Audio Signal from the AUDIO terminal of INPUT1 See page 37 R AUDIO L Y PB CB PR CR When using component cable commercially available R AUDIO L Y PB CB PR CR Connecting external devices You can connect many types of...

Page 13: ...tal TV STB Set Top Box Digital TV STB Set Top Box Using Digital Audio Output It is possible to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal PCM audio outputs from the terminal To optical digital input of external audio devices Optical fibre cable commercially available Connecting a PC You can use the INPUT7 PC terminal when connecting to a PC See page 45 ANALOG RGB AUDIO R L PC NOTE The ...

Page 14: ...tions in the battery compartment 2 Insert the two supplied AAA size batteries 3 Close the battery cover 5 m Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote sensor window Objects between the remote control unit and sensor window may prevent proper operation Cautions regarding the remote control unit Do not subject the remote control unit to shock In addition do not soak the remote con...

Page 15: ... this TV for a long period of time be sure to remove the AC cord from the AC outlet Minor power is consumed when the unit is in standby mode Turning the TV on off Press POWER on the remote control The TV enters standby mode and the image on the screen disappears The POWER indicator on the TV changes from green to red Press POWER on the TV The POWER indicator on the TV turns off When the TV is turn...

Page 16: ...the remote control The bar will change in accordance with each menu setting screen What is Menu You need to bring up the On Screen Display to perform settings for the TV The On Screen Display for the settings is called Menu The Menu enables various settings and adjustments See pages 16 and 17 The Menu can be operated with the remote control unit Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to...

Page 17: ...set Page 36 Setup Auto Installation Page 18 Programme Setup Pages 20 23 Child Lock Page 27 Input Skip Page 39 Input Label Page 39 Position Page 35 HDMI Auto View Page 37 WSS Page 30 4 3 Mode Page 30 Standby Mode Page 26 Language Page 19 Text Language Page 53 Identification Page 56 Reset Page 56 Option AQUOS LINK Setup Page 41 Input Select INPUT4 Page 38 INPUT5 Page 38 INPUT6 Page 38 HDMI Audio Sel...

Page 18: ...tup Input Skip Page 39 Input Label Page 39 Standby Mode Page 26 Language Page 19 Reset Page 56 NOTE Some menu items may not be displayed depending on the selected input source Option AQUOS LINK Setup Page 41 Input Select INPUT4 Page 38 INPUT5 Page 38 INPUT6 Page 38 Output Volume Select Page 36 Audio Only Page 25 Fine Sync Input Signal Page 48 Auto Sync Page 47 H Position Page 47 V Position Page 47...

Page 19: ... system and then press ENTER You do not need to do anything during the auto search Search is completed is displayed Press MENU to exit Press c d to select Yes and then press ENTER 5 Watching TV Setting channels automatically You can run auto installation again even after setting up the preset channels MENU Setup Auto Installation Setup Option Child Lock Input Skip Input Label Auto Installation Pro...

Page 20: ...he remote control unit To increase the volume press VOLk To decrease the volume press VOLl NOTE TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 INPUT6 and INPUT7 PC modes can store volume adjustment values separately Menu language settings You can also select a language from setup menu Select from among 4 languages English Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese and Arabic Press MENU and the MENU screen disp...

Page 21: ... a b to select Auto Search and then press ENTER Watching TV You can select one of the following settings 1 Search See page 21 2 Fine See page 21 3 Colour System See page 21 4 Sound System See page 21 5 Label See page 22 6 Skip See page 22 7 Lock See page 22 Manual setting for each channel You can set some channel items manually They are Search Fine TV frequency Colour System Sound System Label Net...

Page 22: ...can also set by directly entering the frequency number of the channel with 0 9 When setting a frequency on the Fine screen the last figure of the frequency needs to be 0 or 5 a 179 25 MHz Press 1 s 7 s 9 s 2 s 5 49 25 MHz Press 4 s 9 s 2 s 5 s ENTER Sound System Broadcasting system Press a b c d to select the channel you want to edit and then press ENTER The selected channel information displays P...

Page 23: ...ngs Press a b c d to select the channel you want to edit and then press ENTER The selected channel information displays 1 Press a b to select Label and then press ENTER The alphabet and numbers are listed 2 Labelling menu Repeat until the name is fully spelt out The name can be 5 characters or less When you want to set a channel name of less than 5 characters select END 4 Setting the child lock Yo...

Page 24: ... 08 09 10 03 02 04 05 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 01 KABEL Next Please select channel to replace 7 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 Press c d to select Setup Press a b to select Programme Setup and then press ENTER If you already set the password enter it here See page 27 for setting a password 2 3 Press a b to select Erase Programme and then press ENTER 4 Press c d to select Yes and th...

Page 25: ...rce e g INPUT1 and INPUT1 2Two pictures with different vertical frequency e g PAL and PAL 60 PAL 50 Hz and NTSC 60 Hz When you press P P the current input is moved to the left side screen display and the other input appears on the right side screen display When you cannot acquire split screen capability perform the operation below Select another input whose vertical frequency is same as one of the...

Page 26: ... the display off and enjoy audio only Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 Press c d to select Option 2 Press a b to select Audio Only and then press ENTER 3 Press c d to select On and then press ENTER 4 NOTE When you make operations that change the picture on the TV such as by changing the input source the Audio Only function is set to Off Selected item Description On Audio is output without...

Page 27: ...ays When receiving a bilingual signal Each time you press MPX the mode switches among CH A CH B and CH AB Stereo mode STEREO B G PAL B G PAL NICAM 99 BBC2 MONO 99 BBC2 Bilingual mode B G CH A PAL NICAM 99 BBC2 B G CH B PAL NICAM 99 BBC2 MONO 99 BBC2 CH AB B G PAL B G PAL NICAM 99 BBC2 Monaural mode MONO B G PAL B G PAL NICAM 99 BBC2 MONO 99 BBC2 Stereo mode B G STEREO PAL 99 BBC2 B G MONO PAL 99 B...

Page 28: ...s in step 6 to confirm 7 Press a b to select Change password and then press ENTER 5 Enter the 4 digit number as a password using 0 9 6 NOTE As a precautionary measure make a note of your password on the back of this operation manual cut it out and keep it in a safe place that children cannot reach This function is only available for TV input mode To relock a channel which has been temporarily unlo...

Page 29: ...minute 4 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 Press c d to select Power Control Press a b to select No Operation Off and then press ENTER 3 Press a b to select 30min or 3hr Five minutes before the power shuts down the remaining time displays every minute 4 NOTE Disable is the factory preset value Auto power off when there are no operations performed You can set the TV to automatically power o...

Page 30: ...shuts down Even if you start using the PC and the signal inputs again the TV stays off The TV turns on again by pressing POWER See page 14 If no signal inputs for approximately 8 seconds the power shuts down When you start using the PC and the signal inputs again the TV turns on The TV turns on again by pressing POWER See page 14 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 Press c d to select Power ...

Page 31: ...the broadcast signal contains no WSS information the function will not work even if enabled Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling WSS picture size manually The WSS signal has 4 3 auto switching that allows you to select between Panorama and Normal Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 Press c d to select Setup 2 Press a b to select 4 3 Mode and then press ENTER 3 Press c d to select Panorama or...

Page 32: ...size manually Press WIDE The WIDE MODE menu displays The menu lists the wide mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently received 1 Press WIDE or a b while the WIDE MODE menu displays on the screen As you toggle down the options each mode is immediately reflected on the TV 2 WIDE MODE Normal Zoom 14 9 Panorama Full Cinema 16 9 Cinema 14 9 4 3 Mode set to Panorama 4 3 Mode set to...

Page 33: ...mode only PC STANDARD and USER can be selected under the AV mode selection Selected item Description STANDARD For a highly defined image in a normally bright room MOVIE For a movie GAME Lowers image brightness for easier viewing PC For PC Available only when inputting an HDMI or PC signal USER Allows the user to customise settings as desired You can set the mode for each input source DYNAMIC FIXED...

Page 34: ... the screen brightness is automatically adjusted according to the lighting condition in the room OPC setting See this page Backlight The screen dims The screen brightens Contrast For less contrast For more contrast Brightness For less brightness For more brightness Colour For less colour intensity For more colour intensity Tint Skin tones become purplish Skin tones become greenish Sharpness For le...

Page 35: ...signal type or noisy input signal H Film Mode Automatically detects a film based source originally encoded at 24 25 frames second depending on the vertical frequency analyses it then recreates each still film frame for high definition picture quality H Monochrome For viewing images in monochrome H DNR Digital Noise Reduction Reduces noise on the screen and produces a clearer video image Selected i...

Page 36: ... and or signals Selected item Description H Position Centres the image by moving it to the left or right V Position Centres the image by moving it up or down Game Play Time This function displays the elapsed game time so you do not lose track of the time To display the elapsed time select GAME under AV Mode for the input mode of the terminal connected to the game console before starting the game P...

Page 37: ...T function on or off Using SRS TS XT on the menu screen You can produce SRS TruSurround XT effects from the Audio setting Selected item Description On SRS TruSuround XT creates a high quality surround sound experience when watching DVD movies and TV programmes broadcast in surround sound Off Outputs the normal sound Output Volume Select Allows you to select what controls the audio output NOTE The ...

Page 38: ...e Auto View Press c d to select the desired item and then press ENTER 5 NOTE Refer to your external equipment operation manual for the above settings When connecting a DVI HDMI conversion adaptor cable to the HDMI terminal the image may not come in clearly HDMI Audio Select is only available for INPUT1 Selected items Description Enable Disable Set whether or not to use WIDE MODE based on signal re...

Page 39: ...lect Option 2 Press a b to select Input Select and then press ENTER 3 Selecting input signal type For setting the signal type of external equipment Press a b to select a signal type you want to set and then press ENTER 4 NOTE If no colour image displays try changing the other signal type Check the operation manual of the external equipment for the signal type When the signal type is set to Auto th...

Page 40: ... displays 2 Press c d to select Setup 3 Press a b to select Input Label and then press ENTER 4 Labelling input sources TV INPUT SOURCE DVD INPUT2 INPUT6 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 INPUT7 Repeat until the name is fully spelt out The name can be 6 characters or less When you want to set an input source name of less than 6 characters select END then press ENTER to exit from the labelling menu Example 6 Pre...

Page 41: ...perating Title list of external devices You can also call up the external player s Top menu or AQUOS BD Player s Title list provided that the devices support AQUOS LINK Multiple control of HDMI devices You can select which HDMI device to operate using OPTION Controlling the AQUOS LINK compatible audio system You can adjust the volume and select the sound mode of the AQUOS LINK compatible audio sys...

Page 42: ...ayer via the AQUOS LINK compatible audio system Connecting an AQUOS BD Player only Optical fibre cable HDMI certified cable HDMI certified cable HDMI certified cable AQUOS BD Player AQUOS LINK compatible audio system AQUOS BD Player AQUOS LINK Setup Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 Press c d to select Option 2 Press a b to select AQUOS LINK Setup and then press ENTER 3 AQUOS LINK Auto pow...

Page 43: ...en displays 1 Press a b to select By AQUOS Audio SP and then press ENTER 2 Listening with the AQUOS LINK compatible audio system You can opt to listen to the TV sound only from the AQUOS LINK compatible audio system The sound from the TV speaker and headphone terminal is silenced and only the sound from the AQUOS LINK compatible audio system is audible You can use VOL k l and MUTE e Press REC E to...

Page 44: ...LINK This section explains how to play back a title in the AQUOS BD Player Select the title with a b c d and then press PLAY I to start playback 4 The linked recorder now powers on and the TV automatically selects the appropriate external input source The title list data from the connected AQUOS BD Player displays Recorder EPG Top Menu Title List Media change By AQUOS Audio SP By AQUOS SP Setup Me...

Page 45: ...ain you can specify which device to control here Open the remote control unit s flip cover press OPTION and the AQUOS LINK menu screen displays 1 Press a b to select Recorder EPG and then press ENTER The external input source switches and the recorder s EPG is displayed 2 Recording via the CEC compatible recorder s EPG only for recorders You can call up the CEC compatible recorder s EPG and preset...

Page 46: ...ompatible with the TV Signal names for 15 pin mini D sub connector NOTE Macintosh adaptor may be required for use for some Macintosh computers Pin No 5 is not used for inputting the signal 15 14 13 12 9 11 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Pin No Signal name Pin No Signal name Pin No Signal name GND Ground Not connected G GND Ground SDA B GND Ground HD Not connected 5V VD CSYNC GND Ground SCL When connecting to ...

Page 47: ...Selectable picture size may vary with input signal type Connecting a PC PC Connecting a PC Input Signal Full Normal An image fully fills the screen Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen display a Picture size images Dot by Dot Detects the resolution of the signal and displays an image with the same number of pixels on the screen WIDE MODE Full Dot by Dot or RGB cable commercially availa...

Page 48: ...e etc Selected item Description H Position Centres the image by moving it to the left or right V Position Centres the image by moving it up or down Clock Adjusts when the image flickers with vertical stripes Phase Adjusts when characters have low contrast or when the image flickers Adjusting the PC image automatically Adjusting the PC image manually Connecting a PC Press c d to select Yes and then...

Page 49: ...x 768 NOTE You can only select the Input Signal on the Setup menu when receiving one of the 2 input signals listed above Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 Press c d to select Option 2 Input resolution settings Press a b to select Fine Sync and then press ENTER 3 Press c d to select the desired input signal on the display and then press ENTER 5 Press a b to select Input Signal and then pres...

Page 50: ... the control commands from the PC via the RS 232C connector The TV operates according to the received command and sends a response message to the PC Do not send multiple commands at the same time Wait until the PC receives the OK response before sending the next command Command format Parameter Input the parameter values aligning left and fill with space s for the remainder Be sure that four value...

Page 51: ...PUT6 VIDEO TOGGLE STANDARD MOVIE GAME USER DYNAMIC FIXED DYNAMIC PC VOLUME 0 60 H POSITION AV 10 10 H POSITION PC 0 180 V POSITION AV 20 20 V POSITION PC 0 120 CLOCK 0 180 PHASE 0 15 TOGGLE NORMAL ZOOM 14 9 PANORAMA FULL CINEMA 16 9 CINEMA 14 9 UNDERSCAN DOT BY DOT TOGGLE MUTE ON MUTE OFF SURROUND TOGGLE SURROUND ON SURROUND OFF TOGGLE OFF SLEEP TIMER 30 MIN SLEEP TIMER 1 HOUR SLEEP TIMER 1 HOUR 3...

Page 52: ...eletext signal No Teletext available is displayed TELETEXT TELETEXT When viewing the Teletext information Press CHr to increase the page number Press CHs to decrease the page number NOTE When you turn TELETEXT on and change a Teletext page right after changing channels the relevant page may not be displayed until the TV finishes reading all the Teletext information Button functions Colour Red Gree...

Page 53: ...ss to display the subtitle Subtitle is updated by information sent by the broadcasting station To stop updating subtitle automatically press 3 Press to exit the subtitle screen NOTE Subtitle will not be displayed when the service does not contain subtitle information Displaying Subtitles You can display subtitles as they are transmitted Displaying Subpages You can display subpages as they are tran...

Page 54: ...w Select from among 4 kinds of language tables West Europe East Europe Greek Turkish Cyrillic Each table is compatible with the Teletext languages listed below Press a b to select receivable teletext broadcasting language in your country and then press ENTER NOTE Teletext can display only when it is sent by a network Not used to convert between languages MENU Setup Text Language West Europe East E...

Page 55: ...ay look dark in a room that is too bright Check the colour system setting See pages 21 and 39 Check the input signal setting See page 48 Check the HDMI Auto View setting See page 37 The unit s internal temperature has increased Remove any objects blocking the vent or clean Check the power control setting See pages 28 and 29 Is the sleep timer set See page 28 Is the connection to external equipment...

Page 56: ...me S13 S14 Check the content broadcast or programme It may be incompatible Failed to record No record media available S16 Check the recording medium Failed to record Cannot record while playback S17 Stop playback and set up the recording again Failed to record Cannot record while recording other programme S18 During recording another recording is not possible Failed to record No record media avail...

Page 57: ...press ENTER When Reset is completed the backlight will turn off and then on in a short period of time The screen will be returned to its original state Execute auto installation displays on the screen 4 Reset Press c d to select Yes and then press ENTER Auto installation will be executed 5 NOTE If you execute Reset all the settings such as Picture Audio Programme and Language will be reset to the ...

Page 58: ... 1080P 50Hz 1080P 60Hz 1080P 24Hz AUDIO in Ø 3 5 mm jack 15 pin mini D sub AUDIO in Ø 3 5 mm jack STEREO BILINGUAL NICAM B G I D K A2 stereo B G Resolution 2 073 600 pixels 1920 g 1080 As a 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 nomina...

Page 59: ...400 550 400 200 933 2 526 2 114 95 305 1004 409 708 646 62 Dimensional drawings 550 400 400 1023 4 1101 575 6 62 434 124 95 325 175 760 698 LC 46A65M 58 Unit mm Appendix LC 42A65M ...

Page 60: ...r screws used to secure the stand in place 1Detach the stand from the TV Hold the stand so it will not drop from the edge of the base area 2Remove the stand post from the stand base and attach it to the TV Hex key Handling and precautions with the wall mounted TV You can mount the TV on the wall using the optional AN 52AG4 bracket For details refer to the instructions supplied with the optional br...

Page 61: ...is manual and keep it in a familiar place CLEARING THE PASSWORD 4 The password input screen displays 5 If you enter 3001 using 0 9 the Child Lock setting menu will be displayed Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 Press c d to select Setup 2 Press a b to select Child Lock and then press ENTER 3 The new password is now set 6 Enter the 4 digit number as a password using 0 9 See page 27 ...

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