Sharp Lc 40le600 Operation Manual

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Initial auto installation
When the TV is powered on for the first time after 
purchase, the initial auto installation wizard appears. 
Follow the menus and make the necessary settings one 
after another.
Confirm the following before turning on 
the power
Is the antenna cable connected?
Is the AC cord plugged in?
Is the MAIN POWER switch turned on (;)? E
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Press a on the TV.The initial auto installation wizard appears.
Setting the OSD language.
English
Português
Press a/b to select the desired language, and 
then press ;.
Selecting the location of the TV.
HOMESTORE
Press a/b to select where you will use this TV, 
and then press ;.
HOME: “STANDARD” will be the default value for the “AV 
MODE” setting.
STORE: “DYNAMIC (Fixed)” will be the default value for 
the “AV MODE” setting. If the “AV MODE” is changed, 
the TV will automatically switch back to “DYNAMIC 
(Fixed)” when there is no signal input from the TV or 
remote control unit for 30 minutes.
Setting the country.
Austria
Finland
Press a/b to select your country or area, and 
then press ;.
This setting screen only appears during the first 
installation.
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Starting channel search.
StartSkip
Press a/b to select “Start” or “Skip”, and then 
press ;.
If you want to search for more broadcasts, execute 
“Additional Search” from the “Programme Setup” menu 
(Page 21).
The TV searches for, sorts and stores all the 
receivable TV stations according to their 
settings and the connected antenna.
To abort the initial auto installation in progress, press 6.
NOTEIf you turn off the power on the TV after performing step 5 or 
if you select “Skip” on step 5, the initial auto installation wizard 
will not appear. The auto installation function allows you to 
execute the installation again from the “Setup” menu (Page 20).
The initial auto installation wizard will abort if you leave the TV 
unattended for 10 minutes before searching for channels in 
step 6.
After initial auto installation is completed, the default PIN is 
automatically set to “1234”. To change the PIN setting, refer to 
Password/Parental lock settings (Page 22). To clear the PIN 
setting (PIN input will no longer be needed), refer to CLEARING 
THE PIN (Page 24).
When “Italy” is selected in the country setting, the default PIN is 
automatically set to “1234” and the default age restriction value 
is set to 18.
Checking signal strength
If you install an antenna for the first time or relocate it, you 
should adjust the alignment of the antenna to receive a 
good reception while checking the antenna setup screen.
Press @ and the “MENU” screen 
displays.
Press c/d to select “Setup”.
Press a/b to select “Antenna Setup”, and 
then press ;.
Press a/b to select “Signal Strength”.
NOTEThe values of “Signal Strength” indicates when to check the 
appropriate alignment of the antenna.
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Daily operation
Switching on/off
Turning on/off the power
Turn on (;) the MAIN POWER switch on the 
left side of the TV (Page 4).
Press a on the TV.
Switch it off by pressing a on the TV.
When turning off the power using a on the TV, EPG data 
will be lost.
Standby mode
To standby modeIf the TV is switched on, you can switch it to standby by 
pressing B on the remote control unit.
Switching on from standbyFrom standby, press B on the remote control unit.
TV indicator status
B (Standby/On 
indicator)Status
Off
Power off
Green
Power on
Red
Standby
NOTEIf you are not going to use this TV for a long period of time, be 
sure to remove the AC cord from the AC outlet or turn off (a) 
the MAIN POWER switch on the left side of the TV (Page 4).
A small amount of electric power is still consumed even when 
a is turned off.
Switching between digital and 
analogue broadcasts
To dial the first 
DTV service on the 
programme listTo dial the first 
ATV service on the 
programme list
NOTEIf the TV cannot search digital broadcasts, the analogue 
broadcasts are set from 001 channel.
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Changing channels
With :r/s: With 0_9:
Selecting an external video 
source
Once the connection is made, 
press b to display the “INPUT 
SOURCE” screen, and then press 
b or a/b to switch over to 
the appropriate external source 
with ;.
EXT 2
INPUT SOURCE
TV
EXT 1
EXT 3
Selecting a sound mode
DTV modeIf multi sound modes are received, each time you press 
2 the mode switches as follows.
Audio (ENG) STEREO
L/RLRLRAudio (ENG) CH A
CH A
CH BCH AB
Audio (ENG)MONO
Press c/d to select L or R sound when the STEREO or 
DUAL MONO screen is displayed.
Audio (ENG) STEREO
L/RLRLR
NOTEThe sound mode screen disappears in six seconds.
Selectable items vary depending on the received broadcasts.
ATV modeEach time you press 2, the mode switches as shown 
in the following tables.
NICAM TV broadcasts selection
Signal Selectable items
Stereo
NICAM STEREO, MONO
BilingualNICAM CH A, NICAM CH B, NICAM CH AB, 
MONO
Monaural
NICAM MONO, MONO
A2 TV broadcasts selection
Signal Selectable items
Stereo
STEREO, MONO
Bilingual
CH A, CH B, CH AB
Monaural
MONO
NOTEWhen no signal is input, the sound mode will display “MONO”.
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EPG
EPG is a programme list that is displayed on the screen. With the EPG, you can check the schedule of DTV/RADIO, view 
detailed information about them, tune to an event currently on-air.
Basic Operation
The illustrations on this page are explained 
using three digit channels.
Display/Close the EPG 
screen
Press EPG.E
[DTV-TV]
Filter All types[Mon][Mon]
SelectEnterBackExit PrevNextProgramme Info.Filter
Prev Next FilterProgramme Info.
Search for a programme on the main screen
Search for a channel and programme
Press a/b to select the channel you want to search, and then press d to move the cursor to the 
programme table.
If a or b are displayed on the left of the channels, continue to press a/b to display next or previous screen.
Press a/b to select the desired programme, and then press ; to display the programme 
information.
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Searching for a programme using colour buttons on the remote control unit
Search for a programme on the 
previous day
Press R to move to the programme table for 
the previous day.
Search for a programme on the next 
day
Press G to move to the programme table for 
the next day.
Check programme information
Press a/b to select the programme you want 
to check.
Press Y to display the programme information.
Press Y or 6 to go back to the EPG screen.
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Press B.
Press d to select the desired filter category.
Each time you press d, the filter category switches (e.g., 
“Movie”, “News”, etc.).
Press ; or B to display the programme table 
for the selected category.
Press B or 6 to go back to the EPG screen.
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Teletext
What is Teletext?Teletext broadcasts pages of information and 
entertainment to specially equipped TV. Your TV receives 
teletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes 
them into graphical format for viewing. News, weather 
and sports information, stock exchange prices and 
programme previews are among the many services 
available.
Turning Teletext on/off
Select a TV channel or external source 
providing a teletext programme.
Press m to display the Teletext.
Many stations use the TOP operating system, while 
some use FLOF (e.g., CNN). Your TV supports both 
these systems. The pages are divided into topic groups 
and topics. After switching on the teletext, up to 1,000 
pages are stored for fast access.
If you select a programme with no teletext signal, “No 
Teletext available” displays.
The same message displays during other modes if no 
teletext signal is available.
TELETEXTTELETEXT
Each time you press m, the screen switches as shown 
above.
Press m again to display the teletext on the right screen 
and the normal image on the left screen.
Teletext Language
If teletext information is not displayed correctly, select the 
language type from among nine kinds of language tables; 
“West Europe”, “East Europe”, “Russia”, “Russia-2”, 
“Greek”, “Turkey”, “Arab/Hbrw”, “Farsian”, or “Arab”.
Go to “MENU” > “Digital Setup” > “Teletext 
Language” > “Decode Page Lang.”.
Press c/d to select a receivable teletext 
broadcasting language in your area, and then 
press ;.
NOTETeletext can be displayed only when it is sent by a network. Not 
used to convert between languages.
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Buttons for teletext operations
Buttons Description
:r/sIncrease or decrease the page number.
Colour (R/G/
Y/B)Select a group or block of pages displayed 
in the coloured brackets at the bottom of 
the screen by pressing the corresponding 
Colour (R/G/Y/B) on the remote control 
unit.
Numeric 
buttons 0_9Directly select any page from 100 to 899 
by using the 0_9 numeric buttons.
v (Top/
Bottom/Full)Switch the teletext image to Top, Bottom 
or Full.
k (Reveal 
hidden Teletext)Reveal or hide hidden information such as 
an answer to a quiz.
3 (Freeze/
Hold)Stop updating teletext pages automatically 
or release the hold mode.
[ (Subtitle for 
Teletext)Display the subtitle or exit the subtitle 
screen.
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Move to the following subpage (G).
These two buttons are shown on the 
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Using the MHEG-5 application 
(UK only)
Some services bring you programmes with the MHEG 
application encoded, letting you experience DTV 
interactively. When provided, the MHEG-5 application will 
start when you press m.
Watching TV
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Before connecting ...Be sure to turn off the TV and any devices before making any connections.
Firmly connect a cable to a terminal or terminals.
Carefully read the operation manual of each external device for possible connection types. This also helps you get the best possible 
audiovisual quality to maximise the potential of the TV and the connected device.
Refer to page 25 for connecting a PC to the TV.
NOTEThe cables illustrated in pages 13_15 are commercially available items.
Video connections
HDMI connection
Example of connectable devicesDVD player/recorder
Blu-ray player/recorder
Game console E
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The HDMI connections permit digital video and 
audio transmission via a connection cable from a 
player/recorder. The digital picture and sound data are 
transmitted without data compression and therefore lose 
none of their quality. Analogue/digital conversion is no 
longer necessary in the connected devices, which also 
would result in quality losses.


HDMI-certified cable
ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
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AQUOS LINK functions
One touch play
When images are played back from the connected HDMI 
device, the TV will automatically switch to the appropriate 
input source.
Standby
When the TV enters standby mode, the connected HDMI 
device enters standby mode as well.
NOTEThe availability of the AQUOS LINK function depends on the 
HDMI device used. Depending on the manufacturer and type of 
equipment used, it is possible that the described functions may 
be completely or partially unusable.
DVI/HDMI conversionUsing a DVI/HDMI cable, the digital video signals of 
a DVD can also be played via the compatible HDMI 
connection. The sound must be fed in additionally.
When connecting a DVI/HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal, the 
image may not come in clearly.
When using the HDMI 2 terminalYou must set the audio signal input source 
depending on the type of HDMI cable connected 
(Refer to page 19 for details).
HDMI-certified cable
Go to “MENU” > “Option” > “PC Audio 
Select” > select “EXT 4 (RGB)”.
DVI/HDMI cable
Go to “MENU” > “Option” > “PC Audio 
Select” > select “HDMI 2”.
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used. Make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.
When playing the HDMI image, the best possible format for the 
picture will be detected and set automatically.
Supported video signal:576i, 576p, 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p, 1080p
See page 27 for PC signal compatibility.
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YPB
(CB)PR
(CR)Component connection
Example of connectable devicesVCR
DVD player/recorder E
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You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high 
quality images through the EXT 3 terminal when 
connecting a DVD player/recorder or other device.
YPB(CB) L RPR(CR)COMPONENT AUDIO

Audio cableComponent cable
VIDEO connection
Example of connectable devicesVCR
DVD player/recorder
Game console
Camcorder E
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You can use the EXT 8 terminal when connecting to a 
game console, camcorder, a DVD player/recorder or 
other device.

AV cable
SCART connection
Example of connectable devicesDecoder E
EXT 1 (RGB) terminal

SCART cable
Example of connectable devicesVCR
DVD player/recorder E
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EXT 2 (AV) terminal

SCART cable
NOTEDo not connect a decoder to the EXT 2 terminal.
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Audio connections
Speaker/amplifier connection
Connect an amplifier with external speakers as shown below.
Connecting an amplifier with digital 
audio input
DIGITAL AUDIO IN
	
Optical audio cable
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analogue audio input
AU X 1 INL RAUX OUTL R


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Digital audio output setting
After connecting an amplifier with digital audio input and external speakers as shown, you should set an audio 
output format compatible with the programme you are watching or the device connected.
Go to “MENU” > “Option” > “Digital Audio Output” > select “PCM” or “Dolby Digital”.
NOTEWhen set to “Dolby Digital”, Dolby Digital is output when the Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus audio formats are received. When 
set to “PCM”, PCM is output no matter what audio formats are received.
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Inserting the CA Card into the CI Module
Carefully insert the CI Module in 
the CI slot with the contact side 
forward.
The logo on the CI Module must 
be facing outward from the rear 
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Checking CI Module information
Go to “MENU” > “Digital Setup” > “CI Menu”.The content of this menu depends on the provider of the CI Module.
Module
General information on CI Module displays.
Menu
Adjustment parameters of each CA Card displays.
Enquiry
You can input numerical values such as passwords here.
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What is the MENU?
You need to call up the OSD to perform settings for the TV. The OSD for the settings is called “MENU”.
The “MENU” enables various settings and adjustments.
Basic Operation
Display the MENU 
Screen
Press @ and the “MENU” screen 
displays.
Picture
OPC [Off]
Backlight
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Tint
Sharpness
Advanced
ResetDYNAMIC
Exit the MENU screen
The operation will exit the “MENU” 
screen if you press > before it is 
completed.
Select an item
Press a/b/c/d to select/adjust 
the desired menu, and adjust the item 
to the desired level, and then press 
;. Press 6 to return to the previous 
“MENU” page.
Selecting in the MENU
Energy SaveECO
No Signal Off
No Operation Off[Off]
[Disable]
[Disable] ECO picture control [On]
Selecting options
On
NOTE“MENU” options differ in the selected input modes, but the operating procedures are the same.
Items with 4 cannot be selected for various reasons.
The “MENU” screen will disappear if left unattended for several seconds.
Operation without a remote control unit
This function is useful when there is no remote control unit within your reach.
Press @ and the “MENU” screen displays.
Press :r/s instead of a/b or i+/- instead of c/d to select the item.
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About the Guide Display
The Guide Display at the bottom of the screen shows operations with the 
OSD.
The bar above is an operational guide for the remote control unit. The bar will 
change in accordance with each menu setting screen. •SelectEnterBackEnd
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Picture Settings
Picture
OPC [Off]
Backlight
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Tint
Sharpness
Advanced
ResetDYNAMIC
Picture
OPC
Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen.
Item
On:DisplayDisplays the OPC effect on the screen 
while adjusting the brightness of the 
screen.
On
Automatically adjusts.
OffThe brightness is fixed at the value set 
in “Backlight”.
NOTEWhen set to “On”, the TV senses the surrounding light and 
automatically adjusts the backlight brightness. Make sure no 
object obstructs the OPC sensor, which could affect its ability 
to sense surrounding light.
Picture
Picture adjustments
Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following 
picture settings.
Adjustment items
Selectable 
itemsc (Cursor)d (Cursor)
Backlight
The screen dims The screen brightens
Contrast
For less contrast For more contrast
Brightness
For less brightness For more brightness
ColourFor less colour 
intensityFor more colour 
intensity
TintSkin tones become 
purplishSkin tones become 
greenish
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Advanced
This TV provides various advanced functions for 
optimising the picture quality.
Picture
Colour Temp. High
[On]
[On]
[Middle] Film Mode
Active Contrast
DNR
OPC Max.
OPC Min.DYNAMIC
Colour Temp.
Adjusts the colour temperature to give the best white 
image.
Item
High
White with bluish tone.
Mid-High
Intermediate tone between “High” and 
“Middle”.
Middle
Natural tone.
Mid-Low
Intermediate tone between “Middle” 
and “Low”.
Low
White with reddish tone.
Film Mode
Automatically detects a film-based source (originally 
encoded at 24 or 25 frames per second, depending on 
the vertical frequency), analyses it and then recreates 
each still film frame for high-definition picture quality.
Active Contrast
Automatically adjusts the contrast of an image according 
to the scene.
DNR
“DNR” produces a clearer image (“Off”, “High”, “Middle”, 
“Low”).
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Range of OPC
The brightness level range of the OPC sensor’s automatic 
adjustments can be set according to your preferences. 
The adjustment range of the OPC sensor can be set to a 
maximum of e 16 and a minimum of f 16.
NOTEThis function is available only when the “OPC” setting is set to 
“On” or “On:Display”.
The maximum setting cannot be set to a smaller number than 
the minimum setting.
The minimum setting cannot be set to a bigger number than 
the maximum setting.
The maximum and minimum settings cannot be set to the 
same number.
Depending on the brightness of the surrounding light, the OPC 
sensor might not operate if the adjustment range is small.
AV MODE
“AV MODE” gives you several viewing options to choose 
from to best match the system environment, which 
can vary due to factors like room-brightness, type of 
programme watched or the type of image input from 
external equipment.
Press #.
Each time you press #, the mode 
changes.
You can also switch the mode on the “Picture” and 
“Audio” menu screen by pressing #.
Item
STANDARDFor a highly defined image in a normally 
bright room.
MOVIE
For viewing a movie in a darkened room.
GAME
For playing of video games.
PC*
For PC.
USERAllows you to customise settings as 
desired. You can set the mode for each 
input source.
DYNAMIC (Fixed)For a clear-cut image emphasising 
high contrast for sports viewing (The 
“Picture” and “Audio” settings cannot 
be adjusted).
DYNAMICFor a clear-cut image emphasising high 
contrast for sports viewing.
NOTEThe item marked with * is available only when selecting “HDMI 
1”, “HDMI 2”, “HDMI 3” or “EXT 4” from the “INPUT SOURCE” 
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Audio Settings
Audio
Treble
[Off]
[Normal] Bass
Balance
Surround
Type
Audio Description
ResetDYNAMIC
LR
Audio
Audio Adjustment
You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with 
the following settings.
Selectable 
itemsc (Cursor)d (Cursor)
Treble
For weaker treble For stronger treble
Bass
For weaker bass For stronger bass
BalanceDecrease audio from 
the right speakerDecrease audio from 
the left speaker
Audio
Surround
This function allows you to enjoy realistic live sound.
Audio
Ty p e
Item
Normal
Audio stream is output normally.
Audio DescriptionSelecting this item enables you to adjust 
the settings for the visually impaired 
(see below).
Hard of HearingAudio for the hearing impaired is output 
on the TV speakers by default when the 
programme contains audio information.
Basic adjustment
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