Sharp Lc 40le810 Operation Manual

							
Display settings
Channel display
You can display the channel information by pressing p 
on the remote control unit.
DTV modeATV mode
Audio (ENG)STEREO
Video
Subtitle Off
>> New informationMONOAuto
Subtitle
Four digit numbers (e.g., 0001) are displayed after selecting the five Nordic countries in the country setting.
Time display in channel informationYou can display the time information included in DTV and 
teletext broadcasts.
NOTESkip step 1 if receiving DTV broadcasts.
Select a TV channel (the time information is 
automatically captured).
Press p. The channel display will appear on 
the TV.
Press p again within the several seconds 
that the channel display is on the screen. Time 
information will be shown in the lower-right 
corner of the screen for several seconds.
Even when you change the TV channel, you 
can display the time information with steps 2 
and 3 above.
NOTEIf acquired successfully, the time information will appear in the 
upper-right corner of the screen by pressing @.
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Time and title display
View setting
Time display
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “Individual setting” > “Time display”.
Time display
This function allows you to display the clock time in the 
lower-right corner of the screen.
Item
On Displays the clock time.
On (half-hourly) Displays the clock time in 30-minute 
increments.
Off Hides the clock time.
Time format
You can select the time format (either “24HR” or “AM/
PM”) for the clock time.
Option
Game play time
This function allows you to display the elapsed time on the screen when “AV mode” is set to “GAME”.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “Game 
play time”.
Item
On Under connecting a game console to 
the TV, the elapsed time is displayed 
in 30-minute increments after you start 
playing a game.
Off Hides the time.
NOTEThis menu is not selectable if the input source is “TV” or “USB”.
Option
Programme title display
This function allows you to display programme information such as the title and airtime by tuning a 
channel.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “Screen 
effect” > “Programme title display”.
NOTEThis function is available only when the DTV mode is selected.
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Setting when using external 
devices
Input source settings
Option
Input select
For setting the signal type of external equipment.
Press b to select the input source for 
setting the input signal (“EXT 1” or “EXT 3”) 
from the “INPUT” menu, and then press ;.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > 
“Terminal setting” > “Input select”.
Item
EXT 1 Y/C, CVBS, RGB
EXT 3 COMPONENT, RGB
NOTEIf no (colour) image displays, try changing to another 
signal type.
Check the operation manual of the external equipment for the 
signal type.
Option
Input label
You can label each input source with a custom description.
Press b to select the desired input source 
from the “INPUT” menu, and then press ;.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > 
“Terminal setting” > “Input label”.
Press a/b/c/d to select each character of 
the new name for the input source, and then 
press ;.
CLEAR
BACK
END
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Repeat until the label is fully spelt out.
NOTEThe label can be six characters or less.
When you want to set an input source label of less than six 
characters, select “END” to set the name.
TVINPUT
Switchable
CH list
NOTEYou cannot change labels if the input source is “TV” or “USB”.
Skipping specified inputs
Option
Input skip
This setting allows you to skip the SCART, HDMI or RGB input on the input source selection operation.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “Input 
skip”.
Setup
Input skip
Terminal setting
[No]
[No]
[No]
[No]
[No]
[Yes]
NOTEWhen you select “ATV” or “DTV”, the skip function works only 
when using the INPUT b button on the front of the TV.
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Additional features
Option
Colour system
You can change the colour system to one that is compatible with the image on the screen.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “Colour 
system”.
NOTEThe factory preset value is “Auto”.
If “Auto” is selected, the colour system for each channel is 
automatically set. If an image does not display clearly, select 
another colour system (e.g., “PAL”, “SECAM”).
Option
Headphone/Audio out select
You can select which device is used for outputting audio.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > 
“Terminal setting” > “Headphone/Audio out 
select”.
Item
Headphone Output audio through headphones.
Audio out Output audio through an A/V receiver or 
surround audio controller.
CAUTIONThis terminal is also used for headhones. Reduce the volume 
before using headphones. Overwhelming sound may damage 
your hearing.
NOTEIf you select “Audio out” when a cable is inserted in the HDMI 
2/EXT 3 AUDIO (L/R) terminal, the TV speakers are muted.
When you select “Audio out”, you can adjust the TV sound 
volume with the Yl/k buttons on the TV or i+/- 
buttons on the remote control unit.
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Option
Channel selecting effect
This function shows a screen effect when choosing or changing channels.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > “Screen 
effect” > “Channel selecting effect”.
Option
Illumination
This function makes the LED on the front of TV illuminated in several ways.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > 
“Illumination”.
Item
Off The LED is not illuminated.
Standby The LED is illuminated while the TV is in 
standby mode.
Watch The LED is illuminated while you watch 
TV.
Always The LED is illuminated all the time.
NOTEThe factory default for this item is “Watch”. Set to “Off” if you do 
not want the LED to illuminate.
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Connecting a USB device
Connect an USB device to the TV as shown below.
The TV automatically switches to the USB mode when a USB device is inserted in the USB terminal (this does not work when 
using the time shift function).
Depending on the USB device, the TV may not be able to 
recognise the contained data.
Use only alphanumeric characters for naming files.
File names over 80 characters (may vary depending on the 
character set) may not be displayed.
Do not disconnect a USB device or memory card from the TV 
while transferring files, using the slide show function, when a 
screen is switching to another or before you exit “USB” from 
the “INPUT” menu.
Do not connect and disconnect a USB device from the TV 
repeatedly.
CAUTIONDo not use a USB extension cable when connecting a USB 
device to the USB terminal of the TV.
Using a USB extension cable may prevent the TV from 
performing correctly.
Connecting a Home network 
server
Connect a Home network server to the TV as shown 
below. This function is available only for the 820 model 
series.
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Home network server
Router
LAN cable
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NOTEYou may need to setup the TV for a Home network server in 
“Ethernet setup” from the “View setting” menu.
The TV automatically switches to Home network mode when a 
Home network server is connected (this does not work when 
using the time shift function).
Depending on the Home network server, the TV may not be 
able to recognise the contained data.
Use only alphanumeric characters for naming files.
File names over 80 characters (may vary depending on the 
character set) may not be displayed.
Do not disconnect a Home network server from the TV while 
transferring files, using the slide show function, when a screen 
is switching to another or before you exit “Home network” from 
the “INPUT” menu.
Do not connect and disconnect a Home network server from 
the TV repeatedly.
USB media/Home network
Select “USB” or “Home network” from the “INPUT” menu 
to enter this mode or the TV automatically switches to 
the USB/Home network mode when a USB device/a 
Home network server is connected to the TV.
USB mediaIn this mode, you can enjoy viewing photos, listening to 
music and watching videos from external USB devices.
Home networkIn this mode, you can enjoy viewing photos and listening 
to music from external Home network server.
NOTEYou cannot enter this mode when there is no USB device or 
Home network server connected to the TV.
“Wide mode” is fixed during “Photo mode”. During “Video 
mode”, you can select “Auto” or “Original”.
Selecting modes and drives/servers
Photo mode
Video mode Music mode
Press B to select the drive/server where you 
want to find your files, and then press ;.
Press c/d to select among “Photo mode”, 
“Music mode” or “Video mode”, and then 
press ;.
NOTE“Video mode” is only available for USB mode.
You do not need to select the drive/server in step 1 when there 
is only one drive in the connected USB device or there is only 
one Home network server connected to the TV.
16 is the maximum number of drives/servers that can be 
displayed.
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Photo mode
Viewing thumbnails
This bar is not shown in the “Home network” screen.
Buttons for thumbnail operations
ButtonsDescription
; When selecting a folder icon: Enter this 
directory.
When selecting a photo thumbnail: 
Enlarge the photo.
a/b/c/d (Cursor) Select a desired item.
6 Return to the previous operation.
R button Select/deselect items (4 mark appears 
on the selected items).
G button Select BGM for the slide show.
Y button Start the slide show.
B button Show slide show setup options.
NOTEWhen there are invalid photo files, the g mark will be displayed 
for the file.
You can see the file name, shooting date, file size and pixel size 
of the selected photo on the left of the screen (shooting date is 
only available in the EXIF file format).
Viewing enlarged photos
Buttons for enlarged photo display operation
Buttons Description
c/d (Cursor) Go to the previous/next photo in the 
same directory.
6 Return to the thumbnail selection 
screen.
R button Rotate the photo by 90 degrees to 
the left.
G button Rotate the photo by 90 degrees to 
the right.
Y button Reveal/hide the guide display.
NOTERotating photos only applies to the temporarily selected item 
and this setting is not saved.
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Slide show
Selecting the BGMSetup the slide show BGM from “Select slide show 
BGM” by pressing B when selecting photo thumbnails.
This bar is not shown in the “Home network” screen.
Buttons for slide show BGM select operation
Buttons
Description
; When selecting a music file: Play music.
a/b/c/d (Cursor) Select a desired item.
6 Return to the previous operation.
R button Select/deselect items (4 mark appears 
on the selected items).
G button Stop music.
Y button Play/pause music.
B button Show slide show setup options.
NOTESlide show BGM will be reset in the cases below.
Select “Reset all BGM” by pressing B during selecting 
music files.
Go back to the top menu.
Change the “INPUT”.
When there are invalid music files, the g mark will be displayed 
for the file.
The displayed play time may differ slightly from the actual play 
time depending on the files.
Slide show
Buttons for slide show operation
Buttons Description
6 Return to the previous operation.
Y button Reveal/hide the guide display.
B button Show slide show setup options.
NOTEThe selected BGMs are played repeatedly.
The slide show continues until you press 6.
The slide show interval per photo can be set in “Select slide 
show interval” by pressing B.
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Music mode
This bar is not shown in the “Home network” screen.
Buttons for music mode
ButtonsDescription
; When selecting a music file: Play music.
a/b/c/d (Cursor) Select a desired item.
6 Return to the previous operation.
R button Select/deselect items (4 mark appears 
on the selected items).
G button Stop music.
Y button Play/pause music.
B button Show auto play setup options.
NOTEWhen there are invalid music files, the g mark will be displayed 
for the file.
The displayed play time may differ slightly from the actual play 
time depending on the files.
Video mode
Buttons for file selecting operations
Buttons Description
; When selecting a folder icon: Enter this 
directory.
When selecting a video file: Play the 
video.
a/b/c/d (Cursor) Select a desired item.
6 Return to the previous operation.
R button Select/deselect items (4 mark appears 
on the selected items).
B button Show auto play setup options.
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NOTE“Video mode” is only available for USB mode.
Instead of pressing buttons on the remote control unit, the 
operations above are also available on the screen with the 
operation panel. You can call up this operation panel by 
pressing CONTROL on the remote control unit or select 
“Control (USB)” from “Option” > “Option for view”.
When there are invalid video files, the g mark will be displayed 
for the file.
Buttons for playing mode
Buttons
Description
a (Cursor) Go to the beginning of a file by pressing 
a once and the previous file by pressing 
a twice.
b (Cursor) Go to the next file.
c/d (Cursor) Reverse/fast forward a video.
6 Go back to the file selection screen.
R button Start playback from the previously 
stopped scene.
G button Stop a video.
Y button Reveal/hide the guide display.
NOTEReverse/fast forward continues from one file to another during 
continuous playback.
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View setting
DivX® setup
This is the function to confirm your registration code. You need to register the code at www.divx.com.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > 
“DivX® setup”.
DivX® VOD registrationYou can find your registration code on this menu. You 
need to register the TV at www.divx.com before playing 
the DivX content.
DivX® VOD deregistrationYou can find your deregistration code on this menu. You 
need to deregister the TV at www.divx.com to release the 
registration.
USB device/Home network server 
compatibility
USB deviceUSB Memory, USB card reader (Mass 
Storage class)
File system FAT/FAT32
Photo file format JPEG (.jpg) (DCF2.0 compliant)
Music file format MP3 (.mp3)
Bitrate: 32 k, 40 k, 48 k, 56 k, 64 k, 80 
k, 96 k, 112 k, 128 k, 160 k, 192 k, 224 
k, 256 k, 320 kbps
Sampling frequency: 32 k, 44.1 k, 48 kHz
Video file format
File 
extension Container Video
Audio
*.avi AVI DivX 3.11/4.x/5.1/6.0
XviD
H.264
MPEG4
Motion Jpeg MP3
AC3
LPCM
ADPCM
*.mkv MKV DivX 3.11/4.x/5.1/6.0
XviD
H.264
MPEG4 MP3
AC3
LPCM
ADPCM
*.asf ASF DivX 3.11/4.x/5.1/6.0
XviD
H.264
MPEG4 VC-1 MP3
AC3
LPCM
ADPCM
*.wmv ASF VC-1WMA
*.mp4 *.mov MP4 
(SMP4) H.264
MPEG4 XviD MP3
AAC
*.mpg
*.mpeg PS MPEG2
MPEG1 AC3
MPEG Audio LPCM
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NOTEProgressive format jpeg files are not supported.
Music files in USB 1.1 devices may not be played properly.
Operation using USB hubs is not guaranteed.
Some video file formats may not be played depending on the 
file.
Selecting the picture size for 
video mode
You can select the picture size in “Video mode”.
Select “Video mode”.Refer to Selecting modes and drives/servers on 
page 42.
Press f.The “Wide mode” menu displays.
Press f or a/b to select the desired item.As you toggle the options, each is immediately reflected 
on the screen. There is no need to press ;.
EXAMPLE
Item
Auto Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full 
screen display.
Original Keeps the original aspect ratio and size.
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Connecting a PC
HDMI connection
PCHDMI 1, 2, 3 or 4
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ø 3.5 mm stereo 
minijack cableDVI/HDMI cable
When using the HDMI 2 terminal, you must select the proper 
item in the “Audio select” menu depending on the type of HDMI 
cable connected (refer to page 28 for details).
Analogue connection
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RGB cableø 3.5 mm stereo 
minijack cable
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DVI/RGB conversion 
cableø 3.5 mm stereo 
minijack cable
When using the EXT 3 terminal, you must select “Video+Audio” 
in the “Audio select” menu (refer to page 28 for details).
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After connectingYou must also set “RGB” from the “Input select” menu 
when selecting “EXT 3” from the “INPUT” menu (Pages 
15 and 40).
NOTEThe PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible.
Refer to page 47 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV.
Displaying a PC image on the 
screen
Selecting the picture size
You can select the picture size.
Press f.The “Wide mode” menu displays.
Press f or a/b to select the desired item.
EXAMPLE
Normal
Full
Item
Normal Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full 
screen display.
Cinema For letterbox pictures. Bars may appear 
on the top and bottom with some 
programmes.
Full An image fully fills the screen.
Dot by Dot Displays an image with the same 
number of pixels on the screen.
NOTEYou can also select an item by pressing f on the remote 
control unit.
Connect the PC before making adjustments.
Selectable picture size may vary with input signal type.
Refer to page 37 for AV signals.
HDMI: 480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p
ANALOGUE RGB: 576p/720p (50 Hz)/1080i
The ANALOGUE RGB (PC) terminal (EXT 3) is not compatible 
with 480i/576i/1080p signals.
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Adjusting the PC image 
automatically
Option
Auto sync.
This function enables the screen to be automatically adjusted to its best possible condition when the analogue 
terminals of the TV and PC are connected with a 
commercially available DVI/RGB conversion cable, etc.
Press b to select “EXT 3” from the “INPUT” 
menu, and then press ;.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > 
“Terminal setting” > “Input select” > select 
“RGB”.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > 
“Terminal setting” > “PC input” > “Auto sync.”.
NOTEWhen “Auto sync.” is successful, “Auto Sync completed 
successfully” displays. If not, “Auto sync.” failed.
“Auto sync.” may fail even if “Auto Sync completed 
successfully” displays.
“Auto sync.” may fail if the PC image has low resolution, has 
unclear (black) edges, or is moved while executing “Auto 
sync.”.
Be sure to connect the PC to the TV and switch it on before 
starting “Auto sync.”.
“Auto sync.” can be executed only when inputting analogue 
signals through the EXT 3 terminal.
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Adjusting the PC image manually
Option
Fine sync.
Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to change image position using “Auto sync.”. In some 
cases, however, manual adjustment is needed to 
optimise the image.
Press b to select “EXT 3” from the “INPUT” 
menu, and then press ;.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > 
“Terminal setting” > “Input select” > select 
“RGB”.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” > 
“Terminal setting” > “PC input” > “Fine sync.”.
Press a/b to select the specific adjustment 
item.
Press c/d to adjust the item to the desired 
position.
Item
H-Pos. Centres the image by moving it to the 
left or right.
V-Pos. 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.
NOTEFor resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values, 
press a/b to select “Reset”, and then press ;.
“Clock” and “Phase” in the “Fine sync.” menu can be ad\
justed 
only when inputting analogue signals through the EXT 3 
terminal.
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PC compatibility chart
Resolution Horizontal 
frequency Vertical 
frequency Analogue (D-
Sub) Digital (HDMI)
VESA standard
VGA 640 x 480 31.5 kHz60 Hz
444
SVGA 800 x 600 37.9 kHz60 Hz
444
XGA 1,024 x 768 48.4 kHz60 Hz
444
WXGA 1,360 x 768 47.7 kHz60 Hz
444
SXGA 1,280 x 1,024 64.0 kHz60 Hz
444
SXGA+ 1,400 x 1,050 65.3 kHz60 Hz
444
UXGA 1,600 x 1,200 75.0 kHz60 Hz
444
1080p 1,920 x 1,080 67.5 kHz60 Hz
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VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA 
are registered trademarks of International Business 
Machines Corporation.NOTEThis TV has only limited PC compatibility, correct operation can 
only be guaranteed if the video card conforms exactly to the 
VESA 60 Hz standard. Any variations from this standard will 
result in picture distortions.
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RS-232C port specifications
PC control of the TVWhen 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.
Use an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type) 
(commercially available) for the connections.
NOTEThis operation system should be used by a person 
who is accustomed to using PCs.
RS-232C serial control cable (cross type)
Communication conditionsSet the RS-232C communications settings on the PC 
to match the TV’s communications conditions. The TV’s 
communications settings are as follows:
Baud rate9,600 bps
Data length 8 bits
Parity bit None
Stop bit 1 bit
Flow control None
Communication procedureSend 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.
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Command format
Eight ASCII codes +CR
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C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4
Command four digits: Command. The text of four characters.
Parameter four digits: Parameter 0_9, blank, ?, 
minus
Return code (0DH): ?
ParameterInput the parameter values, aligning left, and fill with 
blank(s) for the remainder (be sure that four values are 
input for the parameter).
When the input parameter is not within an adjustable 
range, “ERR” returns (refer to “Response code format”).
0 0 5 5 1 0 0
0 0 0 9 0
When “?” is input for some commands, the present setting value responds.
? ? ? ?
Response code format
Normal response
O K
Return code (0DH)
Problem response (communication error or incorrect 
command)
E R R
Return code (0DH)
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