Sharp Lc 40le810 Operation Manual

							
Initial installation overview
Follow the steps below one by one when using the TV for the first time. \
Some steps may not be necessary depending 
on your TV installation and connection.
Preparation
Connect an antenna cable to the antenna terminal (Page 10).
If necessary, insert a CA card into the CI slot to watch 
scrambled broadcasts (Page 10).
Plug the AC cord into the AC outlet (Page 10).
Product shape varies in some countries.
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Run the initial 
settings
Check that the MAIN POWER switch on the rear of the TV is 
turned on (;).
The factory default for the MAIN POWER switch is set to on (;).
Turn on the power using 

						

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Before turning on the power
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Standard DIN45325 plug (IEC 169-2) 75 q coaxial cable
AC cord (product shape varies in some countries)
Check that the MAIN POWER switch on the rear of the TV is turned on 
(;).
Cable clamp (bundle the cables with the clamp)
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Place the TV close to the AC outlet, 
and keep the power plug within 
reach.
Inserting the CA card into the CI module
In order to receive coded digital stations, a common interface module (CI module) a\
nd a CA card must be inserted in the 
CI slot of the TV.
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 
of the TV.
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Checking CI module information
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “CI menu”.This menu is only available for digital stations.
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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NOTEIt takes about 30 seconds to certify the license key when you insert a C\
A card into the CI+ compatible CI module for the first time. This 
process may fail when there is no antenna input or you have never run “Auto installation”.
The CI+ compatible CI module sometimes upgrades its firmware. You may not receive any TV images before upgrading. You can only use 
the power button during upgrading.
The CI+ compatible CI module does not allow you to output any copy protected programmes using monitor out. In this case, the copy 
protect icon* is shown in the programme information when P. INFO is pressed.
Protect icon: X
If the TV displays an update confirmation message for the CA card while receiving CI+ compatible broadcasts, follow the screen prompts.
Make sure that the CI module is properly inserted.
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Quick guide
   
						

							
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 (;)?
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Press  “View setting” > 
“Reset” > select “HOME” again.
Setting the country.Press a/b/c/d to select your country or area, 
and then press ;.
This setting screen only appears during the first 
installation.
NOTEIf you set “Sweden” in the country setting, you can select 
the cable provider “ComHem”. Refer to the H mark 
in the following steps or instructions about the settings for 
“ComHem”.
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Starting channel search.
Digital searchAnalogue search
Press c/d to select “Digital search” or “Analogue 
search”, and then press ;.
To watch both analogue broadcasts and digital 
broadcasts, you should perform the auto installation 
setting for each format (Page 30).
If you want to search for more broadcasts, execute 
“Additional search” from the “Programme setup” menu 
(Pages 30_32).
NOTEIf you turn off the power on the TV while performing a channel 
search, the initial auto installation wizard will not appear. The 
auto installation function allows you to execute the installation 
again from “Setup” > “View setting” (Page 30).
The initial auto installation wizard will abort if you leave the TV 
unattended for 30 minutes before searching for channels.
After initial auto installation is completed, the default PIN is 
automatically set to “1234”. To change the PIN setting, refer to 
Password/Lock settings (Page 33). To clear the PIN setting 
(PIN input will no longer be needed), refer to CLEARING THE 
PIN (Page 50).
When “Italy” is selected in the country setting, the default age 
restriction value is set to 18.
Digital broadcast setting
Press c/d to select “Terrestrial” or “Cable”, 
and then press ;.
TerrestrialCable
HWhen you set “Sweden” in the country setting and select 
“Cable” for the searching format, you can select the 
cable provider “ComHem”.
Searching for terrestrial broadcasts
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.
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Quick guide
Searching for cable broadcasts
To change each item to the appropriate 
settings:
Press a/b to select the menu, and then 
press ;.
Scrambled stations[Yes]
Search method [Channel]
Start frequency
Network ID[None]
Symbol rate 1
Symbol rate 2
QAM modulation 1
QAM modulation 2
Reset
Search start
Press a/b/c/d or 0_9 to select or input 
the appropriate item/value, and then press 
;.
Press a/b to select “Search start”, and then 
press ;.
Press c/d to select “Yes” to start searching 
cable broadcasts, and then press ;.
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.
HThe “Scrambled stations” menu and the “Search method” 
menu are not displayed on the screen as each menu item is 
fixed.
The value of “Start frequency” and “Network ID” should be set 
to the value specified by the cable provider.
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Menu Description Selectable items
Scrambled 
stations Specifies if you 
need to add pay-TV 
services.
Yes, No
Search 
method Specifies how you 
search channels. Channel: Extracts all 
of information from a 
channel (quick, but 
needs corresponding 
TV stations).
Frequency: Checks 
every frequency in 
range (slow).
Quick*
2: All services 
are searched by 
one frequency. This 
menu works only 
when your cable 
provider provides 
the frequency and 
the network ID (e.g., 
Homing channel).
Start 
frequency From 47.0_858.0 
MHz
Network ID Specifies the network. 
Set this to register 
only the specified 
network ID without 
registering any special 
services.
None, 0_65535
Symbol rate 
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The symbol rates 
are specified by the 
cable provider. Input 
the value received for 
CATV. 1000_9000
Symbol rate 
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1
The symbol rates 
are specified by the 
cable provider. Input 
the value received for 
CATV. 1000_9000
QAM 
modulation 1 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
QAM 
modulation 2 None, 16, 32, 64, 
128, 256
Set up “Symbol rate 2” if the cable provider uses several 
symbol rates.
When “Quick” is selected, “Scrambled stations” is automatica\
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set to “No”.
When “Quick” is selected, “None” for the “Network ID” \
menu 
cannot be selected.
HWhen you set “Sweden” in the country setting and select 
“Cable” for the searching format, you can select the cable 
provider “ComHem”. Follow the screen prompts.
Analogue broadcast setting
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.
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Quick guide
Checking signal strength and 
channel strength (DVB-T/C)
If you install a DVB-T/C 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.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” 
> “Channel settings” > “Antenna setup-
DIGITAL”.
Checking signal strength
Press a/b to select “Signal strength”, and 
then press ;.
Supply voltageCH No.
CurrentMax.
Signal strengthSignal strength
Channel strength
CurrentMax.
Quality
Checking channel strength
Press a/b to select “Channel strength”, and 
then press ;.
You can input a specified frequency band using the 0_9 
numeric buttons.
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Channel strength of DVB-T
Supply voltage
CH No.
CurrentMax.
Signal strengthMHz
Signal strength
Frequency
Channel strength
CurrentMax.
Quality
Channel strength of DVB-C
Supply voltage
Current
Max.
Signal strengthMHz
Signal strength
FrequencySymbol rateQAM modulationChannel strength
CurrentMax.
Quality
Position and align the antenna so that the maximum possible values for “Signal 
strength” and “Quality” are obtained.
NOTEThe values of “Signal strength” and “Quality” indicate when to 
check the appropriate alignment of the antenna.
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Supplying power to the antenna
You must supply power to the antenna in order to receive digitally/terrestrially broadcast stations after connecting 
the antenna cable to the antenna terminal on the rear of the TV.
Press @ and the “Menu” screen displays.
Press c/d to select “Setup”, and then press ;.
Press c/d to select “View setting”, and then press ;.
Press a/b to select “Channel settings”, and then press ;.
Press a/b to select “Antenna setup-DIGITAL”, and then press ;.
Press a/b to select “Supply voltage”, and then press ;.
Press c/d to select “On”, and then press ;.
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Daily operation
Switching on/off
Turning on/off the power
Turn on (;) the MAIN POWER switch on the 
rear of the TV (Page 4).
To turn on the TV, press a on the remote control unit.
To turn off the TV, press a on the remote control unit.
Turn off (a) the MAIN POWER switch on the 
rear of the TV (Page 4).
When turning off the power using the MAIN POWER 
switch on the rear of the TV, EPG data will be lost.
Standby mode
To standby modeIf the MAIN POWER switch on the rear of the TV is 
turn on (;), you can switch it to standby by pressing 
a on the remote control unit.
Switching on from standbyFrom standby, press a on 
the remote control unit.
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 rear of the TV (Page 4).
A small amount of electric power is still consumed even when 
the MAIN POWER switch is turned off (a) (Page 4).
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Switching between digital and 
analogue broadcasts
Watching digital 
broadcasts Watching analogue 
broadcasts
Changing channels
With :r/s
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Watching TV
Selecting an external video 
source
Once the connection 
is made, press b to 
display the “INPUT” screen, 
and then press b or 
a/b to switch over to the 
appropriate external source 
with ;.
NOTEYou can also select an 
external video source from 
“CH list” > “INPUT”.
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Switchable
CH list
Selecting a sound mode
DTV modeIf multi sound modes are received, each time you press 
7 the mode switches as follows.
Audio (ENG)
STEREO
L/R L R LR
CH A CH B CH AB
Audio (ENG) CH A
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/R L R LR
NOTEThe sound mode screen disappears in six seconds.
Selectable items vary depending on the received broadcasts.
ATV modeEach time you press 7, the mode switches as shown 
in the following tables.
NICAM TV broadcasts selection
Signal Selectable items
Stereo NICAM STEREO, MONO
Bilingual NICAM 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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Watching TV
EPG
EPG is a programme list that is displayed on the screen. With the EPG, you can check the schedule of DTV/RADIO/
DATA, view detailed information about them, tune to an event currently on-air.
Useful settings for using EPG
Basic setting
View setting
EPG
If you want to use the EPG for digital stations, select “Yes”. The EPG data must be automatically captured 
while the TV is in standby mode. After setting to “Yes”, 
it may take some time to turn off the power using the 
remote control unit due to the process of the data 
capture.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > 
“Individual setting” > “Standby search” > 
“EPG”.
NOTEIf the MAIN POWER switch is switched off, the EPG data will 
not be captured.
Confirmation for the “EPG” settingIf you set “EPG” to “Yes” or “No”, the selected item is 
displayed on the item bar in “EPG setup” under “Option”.
Setup
Terminal setting Option for view Option
AQUOS LINK setup
CH list
:Back
:Enter
Menu
EPG setup[Yes]
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EPG display settings
Option
Display range setup
The “Display range setup” allows you to select three types of time spans for display on the screen.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “EPG 
setup” > “Display range setup”.
Item
Mode 1 (Wide 
angle) Displays six hours of programme 
information.
Mode 2 (Zoom) Displays three hours of programme 
information.
Mode 3 (Vertical 
angle) Changes to the EPG display format with 
a vertical time span.
Option
Genre icon setup
You can grey out or place a mark on desired genres and smoothly search for programmes you frequently watch.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “EPG 
setup” > “Genre icon setup”.
Press a/b to select the desired genre, and 
then press ;.
Genre icon list
Icon Genre Icon Genre
Movie/DramaMusic/Ballet/Dance
News/Current 
affairsArts/Culture 
(without music)
Show/Game showSocial/Political 
issues/Economics
SportsEducation/Science/
Factual topics
Children’s/Youth 
programmesLeisure hobbies
Press a/b to select a level to pick out or 
search for programmes you want to watch 
(“Standard”, “Light”, “Remark”).
 
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Selecting a programme using EPG
Basic operation
The illustrations on this page are explained 
using three digit services.
Display/Close the EPG 
screen
Press EPG.
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SelectEnterBackExit
AMPM
Programme info. Search by genre Search by date Timer list
NOTEYou can also display the EPG screen from “Menu” > “EPG” > “EPG”.
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Select a programme
Select the time span
Press c/d to select the time span you want 
to search.
Continue to press d to display programmes in the next 
time span.
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Select the desired programme
Press a/b to select the desired programme.If a or b are displayed on the left of the services, 
continue to press a/b to display next or previous 
screen.
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Useful functions
Check programme information
Press a/b/c/d to select the programme you want to check.
Press R, and then press ; to tune to the selected programme.
Search a programme in a category
Press G.
Press a/b to select the desired genre, and then press ;.
Press a/b to select a programme you want to watch, and then press 
;.
Refer to page 16 for the genre setting.
NOTEYou can also display this setting screen from “Menu” > “EPG” > “Search by genre”.
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News/Current affairs Movie/Drama
Show/Game show
Sports
Children’s/Youth programmes
Music/Ballet/Dance
Search for a programme by date/time
Press Y.
Press c/d to select the desired time span, and then press ;.
Back to EPG
EnterSelect time
Search by time
Enter +1 Week NextToday
0 AM - 6 AM 6 AM - 0 PM0 PM - 6 PM 6 PM - 0 AM Next
Press a/b to select the desired programme, and then press ;.
NOTEYou can also display this setting screen from “Menu” > “EPG” > “Search by date”.
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Watching TV
Display the timer list for TV 
programmes
Press B.Refer to page 18 for the timer setup.
Timer setup using EPG
You can switch to a programme at a set time.
Press EPG.
Press a/b/c/d to select the programme 
you want to set, and then press ;.
Back to EPGWatch No
Programme info.
Next
Press c/d to select “Watch”, and then press 
;.
If you select “No”, the TV returns to the EPG screen.
Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press 
;.
The selected TV programme is marked with an icon.
Press ; to select “Back”.
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Cancelling the timer setup
Press EPG.
Press a/b/c/d to select the programme 
with timer setup, and then press ;.
Press c/d to select “Cancel”, and then press 
;.
Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press 
;.
Cancelling using B button on the 
remote control unit
Press EPG.
Press B to display the timer setup list.
Press a/b to select the programme you want 
to cancel timer setup, and then press ;.
Press c/d to select “Cancel”, and then press 
;.
Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press 
;.
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