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  Switching on from standby
From standby, press B on the remote control�
Selecting external video source
Once the connection is made, 
press b to display the INPUT 
SOURCE screen, and then 
press  to switch over to the 
appropriate external source with 
oK�
Selecting Sound mode
Press Dual button on the remote control�
Select Mono, Stereo, DUAL I and DUAL II for ATV 
channel� Select Audio language for DTV channel�
Source
YPbPr TV
Side  AV
SCAR T 1
SCAR T 2
PC
HDMI 1
HDMI 2 No Label
No Label
No Label
No Label
No Label
No Label
No Label
Standby mode Changing channels
With Pr/ Ps: 
Daily operation
Switching on/off
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							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, you may be prompted to perform 
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an update� If so, follow the on-screen instructions�
Press 1� epG on the remote control, the  “Now 
and Next” EPG will appear and the detailed 
information about the current program is 
displayed.
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Use the colour buttons on the remote control to 2� activate available actions.
Vi ewing date: T hu. 03 Jan
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I EPG
Current time: Thu. 03 Jan 16:5 2
1
2
7
10
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BBC CHO...
BBC i
BBC NE
BBC P AR
BBC Kno
MTK_OAD BBC ONE
BBC T WO
17:00~17:25 Children’s
Next day
Prev day Detail17:00The Blue Peter Quest CBBC
16:30
The Wild Thornberrys CBBC
Use the colour buttons to view 7 or 8 day EPG.3� 
prev Day
•	  (Red): List the previous day’s EPG
next Day
•	  (Green): List the next day’s EPG
17:00 ~ 17:25    The Blue Peter Quest CBBC
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I EPG I Detail
Your chance to travel back onces more to the time s
of pirates and buried treasure. Follow Matt and 
Meg as the set out to find the Golden Galleon
that will release his granny from Jali. W/S.
Next day
Prev day Detail
Children’s
Press EPG to exit .4� 
epG (electronic program Guide)
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							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 Teletext.
Many stations use the TOP operating system, 
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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 1000 pages 
are stored for fast access.
If you select a program with no Teletext signal, 
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“No Teletext ” displays.
The same message displays during other 
•	
modes if no Teletext signal is available.
noteTeletext will not work if the selected signal type is RGB� 
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Buttons for teletext operations
Buttons Description
p (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.
0 - 9 Directly select any page from 
100 to 899 by using 0 - 9 .
miX Press this button to activate 
Teletext with T V.
S iZ e
Switch the Teletext image to 
Top, Bottom or Full.
in De X
Press this button to return to 
page 100 or index page.
H ol D
Stop updating Teletext pages 
automatically or release the hold 
mode.
re Veal
Reveal or hide hidden 
information such as an answer 
to a quiz.
using the mHeG5 application (uK 
only)
Some services bring you programs with the MHEG 
(Multimedia and Hypermedia Expert Group) application 
encoded, letting you experience DTV interactively �
When provided, the MHEG5 application will start when 
you press the r button�
Sample mHeG5 screen
Buttons Description
Su Bpa Ge
Select the subpage when 
the current page contains 
subpage(s).
Press number buttons on the 
remote control to access the 
subpage directly. (four digits)
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							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
75
SERV ICE
VGA
Y
LR
LR Pb
PrAUDI
O
SPDIF OUT
AUDIO OUT
PC IN
COMPONENT
75
SERV ICE
SPDIF OUT
Y
LR
PbPr
COMPONENT
LRLR
S-VIDEO
VIDEO L R
AV INVIDEOL
R
AVIN
S-VIDEOO
LRLR
The TV is equipped with the terminals as shown below � Find the cable corresponding the TV’s terminal and connect 
the device�
* When using S-video cable, you also need to connect an audio cable (r/l)�
introduction to connections
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Digital audio cable
HDmi device 
Game console or  camcorder
Video recording  device
audio device HDMI Cable
DVI/HDMI Cable
Audio cable
S-video cable
*
AV cable*
Audio cable
Component cable SCART cable
or
Audio cableor
or
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							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 none of their quality � 
Analogue/digital conversion is no longer necessary in 
the connected devices, which also would result in quality 
losses�
Y
LR
LR Pb
PrAUDI
O
SPDIF OUT
AUDIO OUTCOMPONENTY
LR
LR
PbPr
SPDIF OUTAUDIO OUT
COMPONENT
DVi/HDmi conversion 
Using an DVI/HDMI adapter cable, the digital video 
signals of a DVD can also be played via the compatible 
HDMI connection� The sound must be fed in additionally �
Both HDMI and DVI use the same HDCP copy 
protection method�
Supported video signal:
576i, 576p, 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p, 1080p
See page 26 for PC signal compatibility �You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high 
quality images through the (YPbPr) when connecting a 
DVD recorder or other recording equipment�
YPB
(CB)L
RPR
(CR)COMPONENT
AU DIO
Y
LR Pb
Pr
SPDIF OUTCOMPONENT
SPDIF OUT
You can use the S-Video when connecting to a game 
console, camcorder, a DVD recorder and some other 
equipment�
S-VIDEO VIDEO L R
AV IN
note
When using an S-video cable, you also need to connect 
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an audio cable (r/l)�
HDmi connection(Ypbpr) Component connection
S-Video connection
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Component cable
DVI/HDMI 
adapter cable Audio cable
HDMI cable
Audio cable
Audio cable S-video cable
or
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							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
note
In cases when the decoder needs to receive a signal from the TV, make sure to select the appropriate input source�
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Do not connect the decoder to the SCART 2�
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You cannot connect the VCR with Decoder using a fully wired SCART cable under the SCART 2 source�
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E 
When using the SCart 2
Half SCART, which transmits S-Video or CVBS in, and 
CVBS monitor out�
SCART  1S CART 2
Connecting external devices
Speaker/ amplifier connection
SCart connection
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amplifier with analogue audio input
amplifier with digital audio input
SCART cable
Decoder
VCr
Decoder
SCART cable
SCART cable
Audio cableDigital audio cable
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							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 the direction of 
the arrow printed on the CA card.
Inserting the CI Module in the CI slot2� 
C.I.
Carefully insert the CI Module in the CI slot 3� with the contact side 
forward. The logo on 
the CI Module must be 
facing forward from the 
rear of the TV. Do not use 
excessive force. Make 
sure the module is not 
bent in the process.
access Ci module service
After inserting and activating the CI Module,
make sure the input source is tV�
Press 
1� menu on the remote control.
Go to 
2� Features > Common interface.
This menu option is only available if the CI Module is 
correctly inserted and activated� On-screen applications 
and content are provided by your digital TV service 
operator �
inserting a Ca Card
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							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 before it is completed�
2Select an item
Press oœpπ to select/adjust the desired 
menu, and adjust the item to the desired level, and 
then press oK�
E Selecting in the menu
operation without a remote control
This function is useful when there is no remote control within your reach�
Press 
1� menu briefly to display the direct control screen.
Press 
2� p r/s instead of  or i k/l instead of ≤/≥ to select the item.
Press 
3� menu to confirm the selection.
note The direct control menu screen will disappear if left unattended for several seconds�
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note
Menu options differ in the selected input modes, but the operating procedures are the same�
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The screens in the operation manual are for explanation purposes (some are enlarged, others cropped) and may vary slightly from 
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the actual screens�
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							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 saturation.
•	 Sharpness: Changes the level of sharpness of 
fine details.
tint: 
•	 Changes the colours to reddish or bluish. 
Colour temperature:
•	  There are 3 items which 
can be selected. Press ≥ to enter the select 
menu. Press < or > to move to the item. 
Press oK to change to the selected colour 
temperature: normal (balanced), Warm 
(redder), Cool (bluer).
picture format: 
•	 See Section Change picture 
format.
•	 noise reduction: Filters and reduces the 
noise in the picture. Select on to enable or off 
to disable this function.
use smart pictures
Apart from manually adjusting picture settings, you 
can use Smart picture to set your TV to a predefined 
picture and sound setting�
Picture TV Menu
Smart picture
Contrast
Brightnes s
colour Cinem
a
Sport
Vi vid
Hi-bright User
Smart picture
Sharpnes s
Ti nt
colour temperature
Picture format
Press 1� menu on the remote control and select 
Smart picture.
Press 
2� ≥ to enter the list.
Press 
3� < or > to select one of the following 
settings:
•	 User
•	 Cinema
Sport
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•	 Vivid
Hi-bright
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Press 
4� oK to store your selection.
picture
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							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
•	  (not for HD)
Scales the classic 4:3 
format to 14:9.  movie expand 16:9 (not for HD)
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Scales the classic 4:3 
format to 16:9.
note 
Constant use of the 
•	 16:9 picture format can cause screen 
distortion� 
Wide screen
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Stretches the classic 4:3 
format to 16:9.
Subtitle zoom
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Scales the classic 4:3 
format to 16:9.
 
When source input is pC mode, only 4:3 and 
Wide screen are available�
For 4:3 pC input signal, picture format 4:3 and Wide 
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screen are available�
For other input signals, only Wide screen is 
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available�
The Automatic format for 
DTV and HDMI transports 
streams with AFD 
information, while for ATV 
and SCART should be with 
WSS information.
Change picture format
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