Sharp Lc 40le810 Operation Manual

							
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 2,000 
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.
NOTETeletext will not work if the selected signal type is RGB (Page 
40).
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Buttons for teletext operations
Buttons Description
:r/s Increase 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_9 Directly select any page from 100 to 899 by 
using the 0_9 numeric buttons.
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.
Subtitles will not be displayed when 
the service does not contain subtitle 
information.
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1 (Subpage)
Reveal or hide subpages.Move to the previous subpage (R).
Move to the following subpage (G).
These two buttons are shown on the screen 
by the symbols “e” and “f”.
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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.
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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 be\
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audiovisual quality to maximise the potential of the TV and the connecte\
d device.
Refer to page 46 for connecting a PC to the TV.
NOTEThe cables illustrated except as described in “(supplied accessory)\
” in pages 20_22 are commercially available items.
Video connections
HDMI connection
Example of connectable devicesDVD player/recorder
Blu-ray player/recorder
Game console
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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.
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HDMI-certified cable
ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
DVI/HDMI cable
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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.
Both HDMI and DVI use the same HDCP copy protection 
method.
When using the HDMI 2 terminalYou must set the audio signal input source 
depending on the type of HDMI cable connected 
(refer to page 28 for details).
HDMI-certified cable
Press b to select “HDMI 2” from the 
“INPUT” menu, and then press ;.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > 
“Terminal setting” > “PC input” > “Audio 
select” > select “HDMI (Digital)”.
DVI/HDMI cable
Press b to select “HDMI 2” from the 
“INPUT” menu, and then press ;.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > 
“Terminal setting” > “PC input” > “Audio 
select” > select “HDMI+Analog”.
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NOTEIf a connected HDMI device is AQUOS LINK compatible, 
you can take advantage of versatile functions (Pages 
23_25).
Video noise may occur depending on the type of HDMI cable 
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.
An ARC (Audio Return Channel) compatible audio receiver must 
be connected to the HDMI 1 terminal with an ARC-compatible 
cable.
Supported video signal576i, 576p, 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p, 1080p
See page 47 for PC signal compatibility.
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Connecting external devices
 
						

							
SCART connection
Example of connectable devicesVCR
DVD player/recorder
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VCR Decoder
SCART cable (supplied accessory)/Conversion 
cable
SCART cable
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NOTEIn cases when the decoder needs to receive a signal from 
the TV, make sure to select the EXT 1 terminal to which the 
decoder is connected in “Manual adjust” in the “Analogue 
setting” menu (Page 32).
You cannot connect the VCR with decoder using a fully wired 
SCART cable when selecting “Y/C” under “EXT 1” in the “Input \
select” menu.
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(CB)PR
(CR)Component connection
Example of connectable devicesVCR
DVD player/recorder
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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.
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AUDIOY PB(CB) PR(CR)
(G) (B) (R)COMPONENT
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AV cable (supplied 
accessory)/
Conversion cableRGB component 
cable (supplied 
accessory)/
Conversion cable
After connectingYou must select the appropriate input source and 
input signal settings for component connection to 
enjoy high quality image through the EXT 3 terminal.
Selecting the component signal
Press b to select “EXT 3” from the 
“INPUT” menu, and then press ;.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > 
“Terminal setting” > “Input select” > 
select “COMPONENT”.
Setting audio output
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > 
“Terminal setting” > “PC input” > “Audio 
select” > select “Video+Audio”.
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VIDEO connection
Example of connectable devicesVCR
DVD player/recorder
Game console
Camcorder
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You can use the EXT 2 terminal when connecting to a 
game console, camcorder, a DVD player/recorder or 
other device.
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AV cable (supplied accessory)/Conversion cable
Audio connections
Speaker/amplifier connection
Connect an amplifier with external speakers as shown 
below.
Connecting an amplifier with digital/
analogue audio inputs
DIGITAL AUDIO INAUX1 IN
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Optical audio cable (for digital audio)
Audio cable (for analogue audio)
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After connecting
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” > “Setup” > “Option” 
> “Terminal setting” > “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.
When set to “Dolby Digital”, HE-AAC audio formats can 
be output as Dolby Digital.
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This terminal is also used for headhones. Reduce the volume 
before using headphones. Overwhelming sound may damage 
your hearing.
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Connecting external devices
 
						

							
Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK
What is AQUOS LINK?Using the HDMI CEC protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate 
compatible system devices (AV amplifier, DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray player/
recorder) using a single remote control unit.
NOTEAQUOS LINK-compatible AQUOS AUDIO speaker system and AQUOS recorder are scheduled 
to be on sale after the release of this TV.
AQUOS LINK does not work while using time shift functions.
What you can do with AQUOS LINK
One touch recording (DTV only)
You do not have to search for the remote control unit of your recording device. Press 
the REC E or REC STOP H buttons to start/stop recording what you see on the 
recorder.
One touch play
When the TV is in standby mode, it will automatically turn on and play back the 
image from the HDMI source.
Single remote control operation
AQUOS LINK automatically recognises connected HDMI devices and you can 
control the TV and the devices as if using a universal remote control unit.
Operating title list of external devices
In addition to displaying the TV’s own timer list (Page 18), you can also call up 
the external player’s top menu or AQUOS BD player’s/AQUOS recorder’s title list 
provided that the devices support AQUOS LINK.
Multiple control of HDMI devices
You can select which HDMI device to operate using the “Link operation”\
 menu or the 
< button.
NOTEWhen you use AQUOS LINK, make sure to use a certified HDMI cable.
Point the remote control unit toward the TV, not to the connected HDMI device.
Video noise may occur depending on the type of HDMI cable used. Make sure to use a certified 
HDMI cable.
Up to three HDMI recording devices, one AV amplifier and three players can be connected 
using this system.
These operations affect the HDMI device selected as the current external source. If the device 
does not operate, turn on the device and select the appropriate external source using b.
When you insert/remove HDMI cables or change connections, turn on all connected HDMI 
devices before turning on the TV. Confirm that picture and audio are correctly output by 
selecting “HDMI 1”, “HDMI 2”, “HDMI 3” or “HDMI 4”\
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AQUOS LINK connection
First connect the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system or an AQUOS BD player/AQUOS\
 recorder that supports the HDMI 
CEC protocol.
NOTERefer to the operation manual of the device to be connected for further \
details.
After unplugging connection cables or changing the connection pattern, turn on the power of the TV after all relevant devices’ power 
have been turned on. Change the external input source by pressing b, select the appropriate external source and verify the audiovisual 
output.
The cables illustrated in the following explanation are commercially available items.
The four buttons (G, I, V, H) connected by a green line are used for time shift operations for the time shift function.
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Connecting an AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder via 
the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system
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AQUOS BD player/AQUOS 
recorder
AQUOS AUDIO speaker system
HDMI-certified cable
Optical audio cable
Connecting an AQUOS BD 
player/AQUOS recorder 
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AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder
The ARC (Audio Return Channel) function 
works only when using the HDMI 1 
terminal.
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AQUOS LINK setup
Basic operation
Go to “Menu” > “Link operation” > “AQUOS 
LINK setup” > select the menu you want to 
set.
AQUOS LINK control
Set to “On” to enable HDMI CEC functions.
Auto power on
If this is activated, the one touch play function is enabled. 
While the TV is in standby mode, it automatically turns on 
and plays back the image from the HDMI source.
NOTEThe factory default for this item is “Off”.
Selecting recorder
Here, you can select a recorder for the recording from 
several connected recorders.
NOTEIf you have connected the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system 
between the TV and an AQUOS recorder, the external source’s 
indication changes (e.g., from “HDMI 1” to “HDMI 1 (Sub)”).
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Selecting channel key
This function allows you to select the channel of the 
connected HDMI device using the TV’s remote control 
unit.
Press a/b to select the input source of the 
connected HDMI device you want to control 
using the TV’s remote control unit, and then 
press ;.
Press c/d to select “On”, and then press 
;.
Using genre info
This function allows you to automatically switch to 
the appropriate sound mode depending on the genre 
information included the digital broadcast.
Audio return channel (ARC)
If this function is set to “Auto”, the TV can send audio 
data for video content shown on the TV to a connected 
audio device with just one ARC-compatible cable. Using 
this function eliminates the need to use a separate digital 
or analogue audio cable.
Connection for using “Audio return channel”You need to use ARC-compatible cables/devices and connect 
to the HDMI 1 terminal to activate this function. The connection 
method is the same as the above Connecting an AQUOS BD 
player/AQUOS recorder only.
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Operating an AQUOS LINK device
AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMI-connected 
device with a single remote control unit.
Press I to start playback of a title.See the section Top menu/title list if you want to start 
playback using the list of the titles in the AQUOS BD 
player/AQUOS recorder.
Press J to fast forward.
Press G to reverse.
Press H to stop.
Press SOURCE B to turn the HDMI-
connected device on/off.
AQUOS LINK menu
You can arrange the settings for the sound or external 
device by pressing < on the remote control unit 
to display the AQUOS LINK menu screen.
NOTEYou can also select the AQUOS LINK menu from the “Link 
operation” menu.
Recorder power on/off
You can call up the CEC-compatible recorder’s EPG and 
preset timer recordings using the TV’s remote control 
unit.
Press a/b to select “Recorder on/off”, and 
then press ;.
The external input source switches and the recorder’s 
EPG is displayed.
Select the programme to record.Refer to the operation manual of the recorder for details.
Top menu/title list
This section explains how to play back a title in the 
AQUOS BD player/AQUOS recorder.
Press a/b to select “Top menu/title list”, and 
then press ;.
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/
AQUOS recorder displays.
Press @ to hide the menu screen to 
operate a/b/c/d buttons.
Select the title with a/b/c/d, and then 
press PLAY I.
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Setup menu
You can call up the menu of an HDMI CEC-compatible 
external device (player, recorder, decoder, etc.) using the 
“Setup menu” function.
Press a/b to select “Setup menu”, and then 
press ;.
NOTEIf a connected device does not have this function or the device 
is in a status where the menu cannot be displayed (recording, 
entering standby, etc.), this function may not be available.
Media change
If your recorder has multiple storage media, select the 
media type here.
Press a/b to select “Media change”, and 
then press ;.
Select the desired medium, such as DVD 
recorder or HDD. The media type changes 
every time you press ;.
Change audio output device
By AQUOS audio SP
You can choose to listen to the TV sound only from the 
AQUOS AUDIO speaker system.
Press a/b to select “By AQUOS audio SP”, 
and then press ;.
The sound from the TV speaker and headphone terminal 
is silenced and only the sound from the AQUOS AUDIO 
speaker system is audible.
By AQUOS SP
You can choose to listen to the TV sound only from the 
AQUOS TV speaker system.
Press a/b to select “By AQUOS SP”, and 
then press ;.
Sound mode change
You can manually change the AQUOS AUDIO speaker 
system’s sound mode.
Press a/b to select “Sound mode change”.
The sound mode changes every time you 
press ;.
Refer to the operation manual of the AQUOS AUDIO 
speaker system for details.
Model select
If multiple HDMI devices are connected in a daisy chain, 
you can specify which device to control here.
Press a/b to select “Model select”, and then 
press ;. The HDMI device changes every 
time you press ;.
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Picture settings
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Picture”.
Setup
AV mode Picture
OPC
[Off]
CH list
:Back
:Enter
Menu
Backlight
Contrast
Picture
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 a/b to select the desired mode, and 
then press ;.
You can also switch the mode on the “Picture” and 
“Audio” menu screen by pressing #.
Item
AUTO The TV automatically sets the 
appropriate selection from the “AV 
mode” menu depending on the lighting 
conditions and the type of programme 
watched.
STANDARD For 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.
USER Allows you to customise settings as 
desired. You can set the mode for each 
input source.
x.v.Colour** Produce realistic colour on the TV 
screen unlike any other signal.
DYNAMIC For a clear-cut image emphasising high 
contrast for sports viewing.
DYNAMIC (Fixed) For a clear-cut image emphasising 
high contrast for sports viewing (the 
“Picture” and “Audio” settings cannot 
be adjusted).
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NOTEYou can also select “AV mode” by pressing #.
The item marked with * is available only when selecting “HDMI 
1”, “HDMI 2”, “HDMI 3”, “HDMI 4” or “EXT 3” f\
rom the “INPUT” 
menu.
The item marked with ** is available only when accepting an 
“x.v.Colour” signal through an HDMI terminal.
If you select “AUTO”, some selections in the “AV mode” menu 
may not be automatically set.
Picture
OPC
Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen.
Item
Off The brightness is fixed at the value set 
in “Backlight”.
On Automatically adjusts.
On:Display Displays the OPC effect on the screen 
while adjusting the brightness of the 
screen.
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 
items c (Cursor)
d (Cursor)
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 less sharpness For more sharpness
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Picture
Advanced
This TV provides various advanced functions for optimising the picture quality.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Picture” > 
“Advanced”.
C.M.S.-hue
This function adjusts the hue of a selected colour using a 
six-colour adjustment system.
C.M.S.-saturation
This function increases or decreases the saturation of a 
selected colour using a six-colour adjustment system.
C.M.S.-value
This function adjusts the brightness of a selected colour 
using a six-colour adjustment system.
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.
R/G/B Gain (LO), 
R/G/B Gain (HI) Adjusts the white balance by changing 
the value of each item.
Fine motion advanced
“Fine motion advanced” technology provides superior 
solutions for digital display picture quality removing 
motion blur (“High”, “Low”, “Off”).
NOTEThis effect is greater on fast moving images.
“Fine motion advanced” will have no effect in the following 
cases.
1) The type of signal received is a PC signal.
2) An OSD is being displayed.
3) Teletext is activated.
If images appear blurred, set the “Fine motion advanced” to 
“Off”.
Gamma adjustment
Selects the tone difference of the brightness and 
darkness of the image according to the type of 
programme watched from a maximum of e 2 to a 
minimum of f 2.
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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 
(“Advanced (High)”, “Advanced (Low)”, “Standard”, “Off”).
Active contrast
Automatically adjusts the contrast of an image according 
to the scene.
DNR
“DNR” produces a clearer image (“Auto”, “High”, 
“Middle”, “Low”, “Off”).
NOTEThis function may not be available depending on the input 
signal type.
3D-Y/C
Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and 
cross colour noise by detecting changes in the image.
Item
Standard Normal adjustment.
Fast Sets the optimum image quality for fast-
moving images.
Slow Sets the optimum image quality for 
slow-moving images.
NOTE“3D-Y/C” may not operate depending on the input signal type 
or when the input signal is noisy.
“3D-Y/C” has even more effect on composite video signals 
(CVBS).
Monochrome
For viewing a video in black & white.
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.
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Audio settings
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Audio”.
Setup
Bass
Auto volume
Audio
Treble
[Off]
STANDARD
CH list
:Back
:Enter
Menu
BalanceL30 R30
Audio
Auto volume
Different sound sources sometimes do not have the same volume level, such as a programme and its 
commercial breaks. This function reduces this problem 
by equalizing levels.
Item
High Strongly reduces the volume gaps 
among different sound sources.
Middle
Low Slightly reduces the volume gaps among 
different sound sources.
Off Does not adjust the volume gaps.
Audio
Audio adjustment
You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings.
Selectable 
items c (Cursor)
d (Cursor)
Treble For weaker treble For stronger treble
Bass For weaker bass For stronger bass
Balance Decrease audio from 
the right speaker Decrease audio from 
the left speaker
Audio
Surround
This function allows you to enjoy realistic live sound.
Audio
Bass enhancer
This function allows you to enjoy bass-enhanced sound.
Audio
Clear voice
This function emphasises speech against background noise for greater clarity.
Setting audio input
Option
Audio select
When using the EXT 3 terminal or HDMI 2 terminal, you must select which terminal uses the AUDIO (R/L) jack for 
analogue audio input.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > 
“Terminal setting” > “PC input” > “Audio 
select”.
When selecting “HDMI 2” from the “INPUT” menu
Item
HDMI (Digital) When connecting devices (including 
a PC) with HDMI cable to the HDMI 2 
terminal.
HDMI+Analog When connecting devices (including a 
PC) with DVI/HDMI cable to the HDMI 
2 terminal and inputting analogue audio 
signals from the AUDIO (R/L) jack.
NOTEYou must set this to “HDMI+Analog” when connecting devices 
(including a PC) with an HDMI-certified cable to the HDMI 2 
terminal. If “HDMI (Digital)” is set, there will be no sound output.
When selecting “EXT 3” from the “INPUT” menu
Item
Video When connecting devices with AV cable 
to the EXT 3 terminal, display images 
without audio.
Video+audio When connecting a PC to the EXT 3 
terminal, and inputting analogue audio 
signals from the AUDIO (R/L) jack.
NOTEYou must also set “COMPONENT” from the “Input select” 
menu when selecting “EXT 3” from the “INPUT” menu (Pages 
15 and 40).
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