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Dear SHARP customer .............................................................2
Important Safety Precautions ....................................................2
Trademarks ...............................................................................2
Remote control unit...................................................................3
TV (Front view) ..........................................................................4
TV (Rear view) ...........................................................................4

Supplied accessories ................................................................5
Attaching the stand unit ............................................................5
Inserting the batteries ................................................................6
Using the remote control unit ....................................................6

Cautions regarding the remote control unit ...........................6

Initial installation overview ..........................................................7
Before turning on the power......................................................8

Bundling the cables .............................................................8

Initial auto installation ................................................................9

Checking signal strength and channel strength ....................9

Daily operation ........................................................................10

Switching on/off .................................................................10
Switching between analogue and digital broadcasts ..........10
Changing channels ............................................................10
Selecting external video source ..........................................10
Selecting Sound mode ......................................................10

EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) .........................................11
EPG Overview .........................................................................11
Useful settings for using EPG ..................................................11
Selecting a programme using EPG..........................................12
Timer recording using EPG .....................................................13
Cancelling the timer recording .................................................13
Teletext ...................................................................................14
Using the MHEG5 application (UK only) ..................................14

Introduction to connections .....................................................15

HDMI connection ...............................................................16
Component connection .....................................................16
S-VIDEO/VIDEO connection ..............................................16
SCART connection ............................................................17
Controlling devices with SCART using AV Link  ..................17
Speaker/amplifier connection .............................................18

Inserting a CA Card .................................................................19

Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK .........................20
AQUOS LINK connection ........................................................21
AQUOS LINK Setup ................................................................21
Operating an AQUOS LINK device ..........................................22

What is the Menu? ..................................................................23

Common operations ..........................................................23

Picture Settings .......................................................................24

AV Mode ............................................................................25

Audio Settings ........................................................................25
Power Save Settings ...............................................................25
Channel Settings .....................................................................26

Auto Installation .................................................................26
Digital channel settings ......................................................26
Analogue channel settings .................................................27
Password/Parental lock settings ........................................28

Language Settings (language, subtitle, multi audio) .................28

Selecting the WSS picture size automatically .....................29
Selecting the WSS picture size manually ............................29
Selecting the picture size manually .....................................29
Selecting the recording picture size manually .....................30
Selecting the HDMI picture size automatically ....................30

Other Picture and audio settings .............................................30

Adjusting image position ....................................................30
Reducing noise on the screen ............................................30
Automatic volume adjustment ............................................30
Clear Voice ........................................................................30
Audio Only .........................................................................30

Display Settings ......................................................................31

Channel display .................................................................31
Time and Title display ........................................................31

Setting when using external devices .......................................32

Input source settings .........................................................32
Skipping specified input .....................................................32
Colour system settings ......................................................32

Additional features ..................................................................32

Connecting a PC ....................................................................33
Displaying a PC image on the screen ......................................33

Selecting the picture size ...................................................33
Adjusting the PC image automatically ................................34
Adjusting the PC image manually .......................................34

Selecting input resolution ........................................................34
RS-232C port specifications ...................................................35
PC compatibility chart .............................................................36
RS-232C command list...........................................................36

Troubleshooting ......................................................................37
Using the universal remote control ..........................................38
Updating your TV via DVB-T ...................................................42
Reset ......................................................................................42
Identification............................................................................42
Specifications .........................................................................43
Optional accessory .................................................................43
End of life disposal ..................................................................44

ENGLISH

•  The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the 

actual operations.

•  The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-42XL2E model.

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•  “HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI 

Licensing LLC.”

•  Cleaning—Unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. Use a damp cloth to clean the product. 

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

•  Water and moisture—Do not use the product near water, such as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink, laundry tub, 

swimming pool and in a wet basement.

•  Do not place vases or any other water-filled containers on this product.
  The water may spill onto the product causing fire or electric shock.
•  Stand—Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Doing so can cause the 

product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, 
stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When 
mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use only the mounting 
hardware recommended by the manufacturer.

•  When relocating the product placed on a cart, it must be moved with utmost care. Sudden stops, 

excessive force and uneven floor surface can cause the product to fall from the cart.

•  Ventilation—The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or 

block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the 
life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they 
can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place the 
product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the 
manufacturer’s instructions are followed.

•  The LCD panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is 

dropped or impact applied. If the LCD panel is broken, be careful not to be injured by broken glass.

•  Heat sources—Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other heat-generating 

products (including amplifiers).

•  To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flames on the top or near the TV set.
•  To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items.
•  Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an afterimage to remain.
•  There is power consumption always if main plug is connected.
•  Servicing—Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to high 

voltage and other dangerous conditions. Request a qualified person to perform servicing.

The LCD panel is a very high technology product, giving you fine picture details.
Due to the very large number of pixels, occasionally a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a 
fixed point of blue, green or red.
This is within product specifications and does not constitute a fault.

When transporting the TV, never carry it by holding onto the speakers. Be sure to always carry the TV by two 
people holding it with two hands — one hand on each side of the TV.

Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD colour TV product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-
free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Precautions carefully before using this product.

•  Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
•  “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

•  The “HD ready 1080P” Logo is a trademark of EICTA.

•  The DVB logo is the registered trademark of the Digital Video Broadcasting - DVB - project.

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case 
the user may be required to take adequate measures.

•  TruSurround XT, SRS and 

h symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

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B (TV Standby/On) (Page 10)

D 8 9 0

 

When pressed, buttons that are frequently 
used (P 

r/s, i 

k/l, 0 - 9 numeric 

buttons, 

A and b) will light. The lighting 

will turn off if no operations are performed 
within about 5 seconds. This button is 
used for performing operations in low-light 
situations.

8 9 0

 

Press this button briefly (for more than 0.2 
second), and the remote control switches 
for DVD, SetTopBox or VCR operation 
and currently controlled devices will be 
indicated in the LCD window.

 

See page 38 for how to use this unit as a 
universal remote control.

8 9 0

 

This screen shows which device you are 
currently controlling. (TV, DVD, STB or 
VCR)

9

 

Set the channel.

 

Enter desired numbers.

 

Set the page in teletext mode.

A (Flashback)

 

Press to return to the previous image in 
normal viewing mode.

7 ATV
 

Press to access conventional analogue TV 
mode.

8 DTV
 

Press to access DTV mode.

i (

k/l) (Volume)

 

Increase/decrease TV volume.

e (Mute)

 

TV sound on/off.

11  R/G/Y/B (Colour) buttons
 

On the menu screen, the coloured buttons 
are correspondingly used to select the 
coloured items on the screen. (e.g. EPG, 
MHEG-5, TELETEXT)

a/b/c/d (Cursor) 8

 

Select a desired item on the setting 
screen.

8 9

 

ATV/DTV/DVD/STB: Execute a command 
within the menu screen.

 

ATV/DTV: Display the programme list 
when no other menu screen is running.

13 END
 

Exit the menu screen.

b (INPUT SOURCE)

 

Select an input source. (TV, EXT1, EXT2, 
EXT3, EXT4, EXT5, EXT6, EXT7, EXT8) 
(Page 10)

16 RADIO
 

DTV: Switch between Radio and Data 
mode.

 

•  When only data broadcasting (no radio 

broadcasting) is transmitted by DVB, 
the radio broadcasting will be skipped.

17 EPG
 

DTV: Display the EPG screen. 
(Pages 11 - 13)

r/s) 8 9 0

 

Select the TV channel. 

 

In analogue TV mode, external sources 
can also be selected.

8

 

ATV/DTV: Menu screen on/off.

 

DVD: Title menu on/off.

6 (Return)

 

Return to the previous menu screen.

21  Buttons for other useful features
 

Flip open the remote control cover on the 
front.

p (Display information) 

 

Press to display the station information 
(channel number, signal, etc.) in the upper 
right corner of the screen. (Page 31) 

 

Press to display programme information 
which is transmitted through digital video 
broadcasting in the upper left corner of 
the screen. (DTV only) 

7 (Sound mode)

 

Select the sound multiplex mode. (Page 10)

 

Select a video setting. (Page 25)

 DEMO
 

Demonstrate the 100 Hz effects in a dual 
screen format. (Page 24)

f (WIDE MODE)

 

Select the wide mode. (Pages 29 and 33)

8 9 0

 

TV mode: If external equipment such as a 
AQUOS BD Player is connected via HDMI 
cables and is AQUOS LINK compatible, 
you can use these AQUOS LINK buttons. 
See pages 20 and 22 for details.

 

DVD/VCR mode: Press OPTION to pause 
the picture.

 

•  The buttons except OPTION are 

correspondingly used to select the 
items on the screen.

 

STB mode: Only the 

B button can be 

used to operate on STB.

1 (Subpage) (Page14)

 

m (Teletext)

 

ATV: Display analogue teletext. (Page 14)

 

DTV: Select MHEG-5 and teletext for DTV. 
(Page 14)

 

3 (Freeze/Hold)

 

Press to freeze a moving image on the 
screen.

 

TELETEXT: Stop updating Teletext pages 
automatically or release the hold mode.

 

k (Reveal hidden Teletext) (Page 14)

 

[ (Subtitle)

 

ATV/DTV/External: Switch subtitle 
languages on/off. (Pages 14 and 28)

 

v (Top/Bottom/Full)

 

Set the area of magnification in teletext 
mode. (Page 14)

NOTE
• The symbols 

8, 9 and 0 indicate that the buttons become available in respective operating mode when using 

as a universal remote control.

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AC INPUT terminal

 

EXT 3 terminals

 

EXT 4 (HDMI) terminal

 Headphones

 SERVICE 

socket

 

EXT 1 (RGB) terminal

 

EXT 2 (RGB) terminal

 

EXT 8 (COMPONENT/AUDIO) terminals

 Antenna 

terminal

  OUTPUT (AUDIO) terminals

  DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal

  COMMON INTERFACE slot

 RS-232C terminal

  EXT 5 (HDMI) terminal

  EXT 6 (HDMI/AUDIO) terminals

  EXT 7 (ANALOGUE RGB/AUDIO) terminals

Remote control sensor

OPC sensor

OPC indicator

SLEEP indicator

B (Standby/On) 
indicator

 button

a (Power) button

i (

k/l)

Volume buttons

 (

r/s)

Programme [channel] 
buttons

b (INPUT SOURCE) 

button

Blue illumination LED indicator

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