Sharp LC-50LE440U User Guide

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Introduction to Connections
An HDTV without an HD source is just an ordinary TV.
To enjoy HD images on the TV, you should get HD programming from the following:
•  Over-the-air broadcasting via HD quality antenna
•  HD cable/satellite subscription
•  HD compatible external equipment
Types of Connection
•  For information on updating to HD programming, ask your cable/satellite service provider.
HD
Quality
Standard
Quality
Terminal
on the TV
Cable
Terminal on external
equipment
Image
Quality
Component video cable(commercially
available)
Audio cable(commercially available)
HDMI-certified cable
Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable 
AUDIO
DVI OUT
DVI-HDMI conversion cable
AV cable (commercially available)
INPUT 1, 2, 3
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INPUT 1, 2, 3
Displaying an External Equipment Image Display
To view external source images, select the input source by pressing 
INPUT on the remote control 
unit or on the TV.
Image quality differs depending on the terminal used. To enjoy clearer images, check the output 
terminals of your external equipment and use its appropriate terminals for higher quality images.
For connecting the TV to external equipment, use commercially available cables.
•  The illustrations of the terminals are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual products.
Example
INPUT
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
E N T
1
2
DISPLAY FREEZE
FLASHBACK
MUTE
SURROUND
TV
USB
PC
MENU
AUDIO
VOL
CH
+
POWER
RETURN
EXIT
ENTER
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
INPUT4
PC IN
Input Source
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
COMP/AV
USB
TV
1.  Press INPUT.
     • The Input source list screen displays.
2.  Press    /    to select the input source. 
     • You can also select the input source by 
        pressing 
INPUT. Each time INPUT is 
        pressed, the input source toggles.
INPUT4
TV
USB
PC IN
INPUT1                INPUT2                INPUT3
• An image from the selected source 
   automatically displays.
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Experiencing HD Images
INPUT 4
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
R-AUDIO-L
INPUT 4
Y/VIDEO
PB
PR
R-AUDIO-L