Sharp Lc 42sb55 Operation Manual

Watching tV
turning on/off the power
Press a on the TV �
Switch it off by pressing a on the TV � 
B indicatorStatus
Off Power off
Green Power on
Red Standby
note If you are not going to use this TV for a long period of time, be 
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sure to remove the AC cord from the power outlet�
A small amount of electric power is still consumed even when 
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a is turned off�
tV indicator status
E  to standby mode
If the TV set is switched on, you can switch it to standby 
by pressing B on the remote control�
E...

Watching tV
EPG is an on-screen guide that displays scheduled 
digital TV programs� This guide is not available with 
analogue channels� You can navigate, select and view 
programs� 
There are two types of EPG, ‘Now and Next’ and ‘7 or 8 
day’ EPG� ‘Now and Next’ is always available but the ‘7 
or 8 day’ EPG is only available in certain countries� 
With the EPG menu you can:View a list of currently broadcast digital programs.
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View upcoming programs.
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Switch on epG
note
The first time you use EPG,...

Watching tV
teletext
What is Teletext?
Teletext broadcasts pages of information and 
entertainment to specially equipped television sets� 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 program previews are among the many 
services available�
t urning on and off t eletext
Select a TV channel or external source providing 
1� a Teletext program.
Press 
2� t eletext to display...

Connecting external devices
E Before connecting ���
Be sure to turn off the TV and any devices before making any connections�
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Firmly connect a cable to a terminal or terminals�
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Carefully read the operation manual of each external device for possible connection types� This also helps you get 
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the best possible audiovisual quality to maximise the potential of the T\
V and the connected device�
VGA
Y
LR
LR Pb
Pr
SCART 1S CART 2
AUDI
O
SPDIF OUT
AUDIO OUT
PC IN
COMPONENT
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SERV ICE
VGA
Y
LR
LR Pb...

Connecting external devices
example of connectable devices
E DVD E Blu-ray player/recorder
example of connectable devices
E VCR E DVD E Blu-ray player/recorder 
E Game console E Camcorder
example of connectable devices
E VCR E DVD E Blu-ray player/recorder
The HDMI connections (High Definition Multimedia 
Interface) 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...

E When using the SCart 1
Full SCART, which transmits RGB, S-Video and CVBS 
in, and CVBS tuner out�
SCART  1S CART 2
example of connectable devices
E Decoderexample of connectable devices
E VCR E DVD recorder
E
 Connecting an amplifier with digital audio input 
Y
LR
LR Pb
Pr
SPDIF OUT
AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT
DIGIT AL AUDIO IN
Y
LR
LR
PbPr
AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT
E
 Connecting an amplifier with analogue audio 
input
Y
LR
LR Pb
Pr
SPDIF OUT
AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT
Y
LR
PbPr
SPDIF OUT
COMPONENT
L
R
AUX1 INL
R
AU X OUT...

Connecting external devices
In order to receive coded digital stations, a Common 
Interface Module (CI Module) and a CA Card must be 
inserted in the CI slot of your TV set� 
The CI Module and the CA Card are not supplied 
accessories� They are usually available from your dealer�
inserting the Ca Card into the Ci module With the side with the gold coloured contact chip 
1� facing the side of the CI Module marked with 
the provider’s logo, push the CA Card into the CI 
Module as far as it will go. Note...

menu operation
00TV MenuPicture
Sound
Features
Installatio n Contrast
Brightnes
s
colour
Sharpness
T int
colour temperatur e
Picture format Smart picture 
Picture
Noise reduction
TV Menu Picture
Sound
Features
Installatio n Contrast
Brightnes
s
colour
Sharpness
T int
colour temperatur e
Picture format Smart picture 
Picture
Noise reduction
Common operation
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1Display the menu Screen
Press menu and the MENU screen displays�
exit the menu screen
The operation will exit the menu screen if you 
press eXit...

tV menu
adjust picture settings
Press 1� menu on the remote control and select 
picture.
TV Menu Picture
Sound
Features
Installatio n Contrast
Brightnes
s
colour
Sharpness
T int
colour temperatur e
Picture format Smart picture 
Picture
Noise reduction
Press 2� ≥ to enter the list.
Press 
3� < or > to select a setting:
•	 Contrast: Changes the level of bright parts in 
the picture keeping the dark parts unchanged.
•	 Brightness: Changes the level of light in the 
picture.
•	 Colour: Changes the level of...

tV menu
Change the picture format to suit your content�Press 
1� aSpeCt on your remote control. 
Alternatively, press menu and select picture > 
picture format.
Press 2� < or > to select one of the following 
picture formats:
automatic 
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Super zoom (not for HD)
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Removes the black 
bars on the side of 4:3 
broadcasts with minimal 
distortion
.
4:3
•	  (not for HD)
Displays the classic 4:3 
format.
note 
Constant use of the 
•	 4:3 picture format can cause screen 
distortion�  
movie expand 14:9
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