Sharp Lc 42sb55 Operation Manual

							tV menu
This section describes how to adjust sound settings�Press 
1� menu on the remote control and select 
Sound.
Press 
2� ≥ to enter the list.
TV Menu Sound
Sound
Features
Installatio n Sound mode
Vi
rtual surround
Vo lume-visually impaired
Audio language
Dual I-II
Mono/Stereo
Auto volume leveling Settings 
Picture
Press 3� < or > to select one of the following 
settings:
Settings: 
•	
-Bass: Adjusts the bass value to fit your best. 
-treble: Adjusts the treble value to fit your 
best listening. 
-Balance: Sets the balance of the left and 
right speakers to best fit your listening 
position.
Sound mode:
•	  Selects your desired setting. 
off / rock / pop / live / Dance / t echno / 
Classic / soft 
Virtual surround:
•	  Automatically switches the 
TV to the best surround sound mode available 
from a broadcast. Select on or off. 
Volume-visually impaired
•	 : Adjusts the aids 
on volume settings.
note
Audio description must be set on, and then “Volume-visually 
•	
impaired” will work if DTV has audio description language�
You can use “Audio language” menu to check if DTV has 
•	
audio description language�
•	 audio language: Available for digital 
channels only, when multiple languages are 
broadcasted. Lists available audio languages. 
•	 Dual i-ii: If available, choose between 
different audio languages.
•	 mono/Stereo: If stereo broadcasting is 
available, choose between mono or stereo.
•	 auto volume leveling: Reduces sudden 
volume changes, for example, during 
commercials or when switching from one 
channel to another. Select on or off. Press 
1� menu on the remote control and select 
Features
�
Press > to enter.2� 
TV Menu Features
Sound
Features
Installatio n Auto lock
Subtitle
Subtitle language
HDMI overscan
Common interfac e
Ti
mer
Picture
Press 3� < or > to select one of the following 
settings:
timer
•	
auto lock
•	
Subtitle
•	
Subtitle language
•	
HDmi overscan
•	
Common interface
•	
user timers
Press menu on the remote control and select 
Features > timer > Clock.
time zone:
•	  Adjusts time based on Gmt or as 
broadcaster.
time : 
•	 Sets the time and Date or makes it auto 
synchronization.
Sound
adjust sound settings
Features
adjust feature settings
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automatically switch the tV to standby 
(Sleeptimer)
Sleeptimer switches the TV to standby after a defined 
period of time�Press 
1� menu on the remote control and select 
Features > timer > Sleeptimer.
Press 
2� ≥ to enter the Sleeptimer menu
Press 
3� < or > to set the sleep time up to 180 
minutes in steps of five minutes. If set to zero 
minutes, the Sleeptimer is switched off.
Press 
4� oK to activate the Sleeptimer.
note  You can always switch off your TV earlier or reset Sleeptimer 
•	
during the countdown�
automatically switch the tV on  
(Start time)
Start time switches the TV to a specified channel at a 
specified time, from standby �
Press 
1� menu on the remote control and select 
Features > timer > Start time.
Press 
2� ≥ to enter the start time menu.
Use 
3� < or >, ≥ or ≤ to select and enter the menu 
items to set.
Press 
4� oK to confirm your choice.
Press 
5� menu to exit. 
note To switch off 
•	 Start time, select off in the Start time menu�
automatically switch the tV off  
(Stop time)
Stop time switches the TV to standby at a specified 
time�
Press 
1� menu on the remote control and select 
Features > timer > Stop time.
Press 
2� ≥ to enter the Stop time menu.
Use 
3� < or > , ≥ or ≤ to select and enter the 
menu items to set.
Press 
4� oK to confirm.
Press 
5� menu to exit.
lock tV channels or connected devices 
(auto lock)
Lock TV channels or connected devices with a four digit 
code to prevent children from watching unauthorised 
content�
t o set or change the auto lock code
Press1�  menu on the remote control and select 
Features > auto lock > Change code.
Press 
2� ≥ to enter the code setup.
Enter your code with the number buttons. 
3� The Features menu reappears with a message 
confirming that your code is created or changed.
note If you forget your code, enter ‘0711’ to override any existing 
•	
codes� 
to enter the auto lock menu
Press 1� menu on the remote control and select 
Features > auto lock and press > to enter your 
code.
Enter your code with the number buttons.
2� 
t o unlock all channels and connected 
devices
In the 1� auto lock menu, select Clear all�
Press 2� oK.
t o set parental ratings
Some digital broadcasters rate their programs according 
to age� You can set your TV to display only programs 
with age ratings higher than your child’s�
In the 
1� auto lock menu, select parental rating.
Press 
2� ≥ to enter.
Press 
3� < or > to select age rating.
Select the age and Press 
4� oK.
Press 
5� menu to exit the menu.
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use subtitles
You can enable subtitles for each TV channel� Subtitles 
are broadcasted via teletext or DVB-T digital broadcasts� 
With digital broadcasts, you have the additional option of 
selecting a preferred subtitle language�Press 
1� menu on the remote control and select 
Features > Subtitle.
Press 
2� ≥ to enter the list.
TV Menu Features
Sound
Features
Installation Auto lock
Subtitle language
HDMI overscan
Common interfac e
Ti
mer
Picture
Subtitle
Press 3� < or > to select on to display subtitles 
always or on during mute to display subtitles 
only when the sound is muted with the mute 
button on the remote control.
Press 
4� oK to return to the Features menu.
Select a subtitle language on digital tV 
channels
When you select a subtitle language on a digital TV 
channel as described below, the preferred subtitle 
language set in the installation menu is temporarily 
overruled�
Press 
1� menu on the remote control and select 
Features > Subtitle language. 
Press 
2� ≥ to enter the list of available languages.
Press 
3� < or > to select a subtitle language.
Press 
4� oK.
listen to digital radio channels
If digital broadcasting is available, digital radio channels 
are installed automatically during installation� To reorder 
the digital radio channels, see Section Rearrange the 
channels�  Press 
1� pr liSt on the remote control. The 
Channels list menu is displayed.
Use the number buttons to select a radio 
2� channel.
Press 
3� oK.
HDmi overscan
When you  watch TV by HDMI input source, you could 
use this function to enlarge the picture� It may have few 
loss of video content�
Press 
1� menu on the remote control and select 
Features > HDmi overscan
Select 
•	 on to activate.
Select 
•	 off to disable.
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The first time you set up your TV, you are prompted to 
select an appropriate menu language and to perform 
automatic installation of TV and digital radio channels (if 
available)�
This chapter provides instructions on how to reinstall 
channels as well as other useful channel installation 
features�
note Re-installing channels modifies the 
•	 Channels list�
automatically install channels
This section describes how to search and store 
channels automatically� Instructions are for both digital 
and analogue channels�
Installation Language
Primary audio languag e
Secondary audio languag e
Primary subtitle language
Secondary  subtitle language
Hearing impaired
Audio description
Digital teletext language Menu language
Country
Channel installation
Source label s
Decode r
Current software info
AV  reset
Factory reset Languag
e
TV Menu
Step 1 Select your menu language
Press 
1� menu on the remote control and select 
installation > language.
Press 
2� ≥ to enter menu language.
Press 
3� < or > to select your language.
Press 
4� oK to confirm.
Press 
5� ≤ to return to the installation menu.
In addition, you can configure the following language 
settings via the languages menu (digital channels only): primary audio
•	  language: Selects one of the 
available audio languages as your primary audio 
language. 
Secondary audio
•	  language: Selects one of the 
available audio languages as your secondary audio 
language. 
For more information, see Section Adjust sound settings .
primary subtitle language:
•	  Selects one of the 
available subtitle languages as your primary 
subtitle language.  Secondary subtitle language:
•	  Selects one of the 
available subtitle languages as your secondary 
subtitle language. 
For more information, see Section Select a subtitle language 
on digital TV channels.
•	 Hearing impaired: If available, select on to display 
the hearing impaired subtitle with your preferred 
language.
audio description: 
•	 If available, select on to hear 
the audio description with your preferred language.
Digital teletext language: 
•	 Selects one of the 
available digital teletext languages.
Step 2 Select your country
Select the country where you are located� The TV installs 
and arranges channels according to your country �
In the 
1� installation menu, press > to select 
Country.
Press 
2� ≥ to enter the list.
Press 
3� < or to select your country.
Press 
4� ≤ to return to the installation menu.
Step 3 automatic installation or installation update
Your TV searches and stores all available digital and 
analogue TV channels as well as all available digital radio 
channels� In the 
1� installation menu, press < or > to select 
Channel installation > automatic installation.
Press 
2� ≥ to select Start now.
Press 
3� oK.
Press the green button to start.  
4� The installation may take a few minutes.
When the channel search is completed, press the 
5� Red button to return to the Installation menu.
Press 
6� menu to exit.
note When digital TV channels are found, the list of installed 
•	
channels may display empty channel numbers� If you want 
to rename, reorder or uninstall stored channels, see Section 
Rearrange channels� 
installation
install channels
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installation update
installation update has similar function with 
automatic installation� The difference is you could 
update channel list without erasing the original 
information�Press 
1� menu on the remote control and select 
installation > Channel installation > installation 
update.
Press 
2� ≥ to enter the installation update menu. 
Start now is highlighted.
Press 
3� oK.
Press the green button to start the update. This 
4� may take a few minutes.
When the update is complete, press the red 
5� button to return to the Channel installation 
menu.
Press 
6� menu to exit.
manually install channels
This section describes how to search and store 
analogue TV channels manually � If you want to search 
and store digital channel, please kindly refer to Section Test 
digital reception
Step 1 Select your system
note  Skip to Step 2 Search and store new TV channels if your 
•	
system settings are correct�
Press 1� menu on the remote control and select 
installation > Channel installation > analogue: 
manual installation.
Press 
2� ≥ to enter the System list.
Channel installation Analog: Manual installation
Search
Fine tune
Store current channel System
Installation updat
e
Digital:  Test reception
Analog: Manual installation
Rearrang e
Clear program list Automatic installation
TV Menu I Installation
Press 3� < or > to select your country or region.
Press 
4� ≤ to return to the Channel installation 
menu. Step 2 Search and store new tV channels
Press 
1� menu on the remote control and select 
installation > Channel installation > analogue: 
manual installation > Search.
Press 
2� ≥ to enter the Search menu.
Press the red button and the number buttons 
3� on the remote control to enter the three digit 
frequency.  Alternatively, press the green button 
to automatically search for the next channel.
Press 
4� ≤ when the new channel is found.
Select 
5� Store as new channel, and press ≥ to 
enter.
Press 
6� oK to save this channel.
The channel number will be shown on the screen.
7� 
Press 8� menu to exit.
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Fine tune analogue channels
You can manually fine tune analogue channels when 
reception is poor�
Press 
1� menu on the remote control and select 
installation > Channel installation > analogue: 
manual installation > Fine tune. 
Press 
2� ≥ to enter the Fine tune menu.
Press 
3� < or > to adjust the frequency.
Press 
4� ≤ when done.
Select 
5� Store current channel to store the fine 
tuned channel under the current channel number.
Press 
6� ≥ to enter.
Press 
7� oK. Done appears.
Press 
8� menu to exit.
rearrange channels
Press 1� menu on the remote control and select 
installation >  Channel installation >  rearrange.
Press 
2� ≥ to enter the rearrange list.
Press 
3� < or > in the rearrange list to select the 
channel you want to rearrange.
Press the yellow button to move the channel 
4� up the list, or press the blue button to move the 
channel down the list.
Press 
5� menu to exit.
rename channels
Press 1� menu on the remote control and select 
installation >  Channel installation >  rearrange.
Press 
2� ≥ to enter the rearrange list.
Press 
3� < or > in the rearrange list to select the 
channel you want to rename.
Press the red button. (
4� rename)
Press 
5� ≤ and ≥ to select characters or < and > 
to change the characters. Space, numbers (0-9) 
and other special characters are located between 
z and a.
Press the green button or 
6� oK to finish.
note Delete all characters by pressing the yellow button� Delete 
•	
only the highlighted character by pressing the blue button�
uninstall or reinstall channels
You can uninstall a stored channel or reinstall an 
uninstalled channel�
Press 
1� menu on the remote control and select 
installation >  Channel installation >  rearrange.
Press 
2� ≥ to enter the rearrange list.
Press 
3� < or > to select the channel you want to 
uninstall or reinstall.
Press the green button to uninstall or reinstall the 
4� channel.
Press 
5� menu to exit.
t est digital reception
If using digital broadcasts, you can check the quality and 
signal strength of digital channels� This allows you to 
reposition and test your antenna or satellite dish�
Press 
1� menu on the remote control and select 
installation > Channel installation > Digital: 
t est reception.
Press 
2� oK.
Press the green button to automatically start 
3� the test or manually enter the frequency of the 
channel you want to test. If the signal quality 
and strength is poor, reposition the antenna or 
satellite dish and retest.
When complete, press the yellow button to store 
4� the frequency.
Press the red button to return to the 
5� Channel 
installation menu.
Press 
6� menu to exit.
note If you have further problems with the reception of your 
•	
digital broadcast, contact a specialised installer �
Clear program list
You can erase the program list�
Press 
1� menu on the remote control and select 
installation > Channel installation > Clear 
program list.
Press 
2� menu to exit.
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Source labels
You can assign a label to each input source as you 
prefer in the label list�Go to 
1� installation > Source labels 
Assign a input source and press > to select a 
2� label from label list.
Press 
3� b on the remote control and check the 
result.
assign a channel decoder (For atV)
Decoders that decode channels can be connected to 
SCART � You have to assign the TV channel as a channel 
to be decoded� Then assign the connection where the 
decoder is connected�
Press MENU on the remote control and select 
1� installation > Decoder.
Installation Decoder
2 ...
3 ... 1 ...
Country
Channel installation
Source labels
Decoder
Current software inf o
AV  reset
Factory reset Language
TV Menu
Press 2� ≥ to enter the list.
Press 
3� < or > to select the channel to decode.
Press 
4� oK to select or unselect the channel.
Press 
5� ≤ to return to the previous menu.
Press 
6� menu to exit.
Check your current software version
Press menu on the remote control and select 
installation > Current software info.
update software (digital broadcasts)
If using (DVB-T) digital broadcasts, your TV automatically 
receives software updates� If you receive a message 
on-screen prompting you to update your software:
Select 
•	 accept (recommended) to update the 
software immediately.
Select 
•	 reject to exit the update (not 
recommended).
Select 
•	 remind me later to be reminded to update 
the software later.
note To scan all carriers for upgrade availability, perform the manual 
•	
upgrade�
The software upgrade may take about 30 minutes, but may 
•	
take longer (up to 1 hour) depending on the signal status� 
Caution
Do not disconnect the AC cord when the software 
upgrade is in progress, as this may cause the upgrade 
to fail. If problem arises ask a qualified service 
personnel before the software upgrade period expires.
a V reset
To reset the Audio and Video to default settings�
Press MENU on the remote control and select 
1� installation > a V reset 
Press 
2� ≥ to select “Start now” and press oK.
Press 
3� menu to exit.
Factory reset
 When you activate the Factory reset , the TV needs to 
be reset from First time installation�  Press MENU on the remote control and select 
1� installation > Factory reset 
Press 
2� ≥ to select “Start now” and press oK.
Press 
3� menu to exit.
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							Connecting a pC
Connecting a pC
HDmi Connection
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VGA
AUDIO
PC IN
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PCIN
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VGA AUDIO
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PCIN
COMPONENT
Supported display resolutions
Computer formats (pC)
Resolution  Refresh rate 
640 x 480   60Hz 
800 x 600   56Hz 
800 x 600   60Hz 
1024 x 768  60Hz 
1280 x 720  60Hz
1280 x 768  60Hz
1360 x 768  60Hz 
1280 x 1024  60Hz (42” only) 
1920 x 1080  60Hz (42” only)
Video formats
Resolution Refresh rate 
480i    60Hz 
480p    60Hz 
576i    50Hz 
576p    50Hz 
720p    50Hz, 60Hz 
1080i    50Hz, 60Hz
1080p    (HDMI, Component only) 
    50Hz, 60Hz, 24Hz
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PC
PCHDMI cable
DVI/HDMI conversion cable
Ø 3�5 mm stereo mini jack cable
PC
PC DVI/RGB conversion cable
RGB cable
Ø 3�5 mm stereo mini jack cable
Ø 3�5 mm stereo mini jack cable
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							appendix
problempossible Solution
No picture 1� Connect power cord correctly �
2�  Turn on power �
3�  Connect signal cable correctly �
4�  Press any button on the LCD TV �
Abnormal colours Connect signal cable correctly�
Twisted picture 1� Connect signal cable correctly �
2�  Please use compatible signal�
Picture too dark Adjust brightness and contrast�
Audio only, no images 1� Please check if input signal is connected correctly �
2�  TV-RF signal must not be lower than 50dB�
Picture only, no audio 1� Connect signal cable correctly �
2�  Adjust volume to proper level�
3�  Connect audio signal cable correctly �
4�  TV-RF signal must not be lower than 50dB�
Cannot use remote control 1� Please change battery �
2�  Turn off power for 10 seconds; and then restart power �
Cannot receive sufficient channels 
through antenna Please use the Channel scan function to increase the number of 
channels not included in memory
�
No colours Please adjust the colour setup�
Blinking picture accompanied by ghost 
image 1� 
Check the connection of antenna/signal cable�
2�  Check if channel is in play mode�
3�  Press signal source and change input mode�
Broken lines or segments Adjust antenna�
Keep the TV away from noise sources, such as automobiles, neon 
lights, and hair dryers�
Certain TV channels are blocked (Hope to 
acquire some channels) Please use the Update scan method to add the channels not 
included in memory
�
Overlapping images or ghost images Please use multi-directional outdoor antenna�
(If your TV is subject to the influence of nearby mountains or 
buildings)�
Cannot use a function If the item you choose turns gray, that item cannot be selected�
Cannot receive programs Please use the Update scan method to add the channels not 
included in memory�
troubleshooting
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							appendix
item26o lCD Colour tV,
model: lC-26SB25e, 
lC-26SB25S32o lCD Colour tV,
model: lC-32SB25e, 
lC-32SB25S42o lCD Colour tV,
model: lC-42SB55e,
lC-42SB55S
LCD screen size 26o diagonal32o diagonal42o diagonal
Number of dots 3,147,264 dots 
(1366 g 768 g 3 dots)3,147,264 dots 
(1366 g 768 g 3 dots)6,220,800 dots  
(1920 g 1080 g 3 dots)
Video Colour System PAL/SECAM/NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/PAL 60
TV Function TV-StandardAnalogue CCIR (B/G, I, D/K, L/L’)
Digital DVB-T (2K/8K OFDM)
Receiving 
Channel VHF/UHF
ATV : IRA-E69, DVB-T : E5-E69
CATV S-band, S1–S41ch
TV-Tuning System Auto Preset 999 ch, Auto Label, Auto Sort
STEREO/BILINGUAL NICAM/A2
Brightness 500 cd/m
2450 cd/m2500 cd/m2
Backlight life60,000 hours (at Backlight Standard position)
Viewing angles H : 160°  V : 150°H : 176°  V : 176°
Audio amplifier 5W g 25W g 210W g 2
Speaker (100 mm g 30 mm) g 2(100 mm g 30 mm) g 2(140 mm g 30 mm) g 2
Rear
Side Antenna
UHF/VHF 75 q 
RS-232C D-Sub 3 pin male connector
SCART 1 SCART (AV input, Y/C input, RGB input, TV output-analogue only)
SCART 2 SCART (AV input, Y/C input, monitor output (analogue source - RF, SCART 1, SIDE AV; digital 
source - DTV sound only) )
PC IN VGA pin (AV input), Ø 3.5mm jack (Audio input)
Component Y/Pb(Cb)/Pr(Cr), RCA pin (L/R)
SPDIF Digital audio output 
AUDIO OUT RCA pin (L/R)
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
C. I. (Common Interface) EN50221, R206001
Headphones Ø 3.5mm jack (Audio output)
AV IN RCA pin (AV input) , RCA pin (L/R), S-VIDEO (Y/C input)
HDMI 3 For 32” and 42” only
OSD language Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, 
Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slov\
ak, Slovene, Spanish, 
Swedish, Turkish
Power Requirement AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption 100W (Standby