Sharp D62U Settings and Tweaks - Page 3

Originally Posted by TNG

I don't know if this is connected, but when I change channels there is a abrupt darkening that is visible only because of the channel display. When the blank screen is replaced by the channel feed the brightness jumps back to where it should be. Not sure if this is just a function of the screen blanking or if there is a setting that will stop this.

Originally Posted by Nordsman

My set does the same thing. Also somewhat bothersome is the slow response to channel up/down.

Originally Posted by withnail

I was just looking at the manual pdf, and it mentions to use the HDMI connection for "full 1080p video". Now, I'll be using the VGA cable from an Xbox 360 - please tell me there's no issue getting 1080p from the VGA.

Originally Posted by Sfrmid

Hi,

Does anybody know if there is a way to display the video signal format on TV channels? On other inputs (e.g. component) pressing "Display" button on the remote shows current input source and video format info; TV source shows channel numbers and current Audio/CC/Ratings, but not video signal format.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by ewerx

Is anyone using a Harmony remote with the Sharp?

I have noticed that when the TV is off, and you start an Activity, it always fails to change the input on the TV. But if you press Help, it will retry setting the input, and then it's fine. I am using discrete input codes, and the Power On delay is set to 5000ms. What settings are others using?

I will try increasing the Power On delay, that seems to be the most likely culprit.. but 5 seconds already seems like a long time.

Originally Posted by moporpail

Love the stream. Thanks to all who contribute.
I have the Sharp 42" and it has been amazing with HD broadcasts ( and recorded HD as well). As such, I wonder why mess with a good thing - but suspect there is sound advice here.
The factory presets have backlight on full - does that reduce life of set?
Secondly, it appears that people adjust for both TV and DVD - dumb question - in other words can you have seperate settings for each Input area?
Given only 10 days in ( 20 hours of viewing), is there an advantage to wait a certain period before making adjustments?
thanks

Originally Posted by ewerx

Is anyone using a Harmony remote with the Sharp?

I have noticed that when the TV is off, and you start an Activity, it always fails to change the input on the TV. But if you press Help, it will retry setting the input, and then it's fine. I am using discrete input codes, and the Power On delay is set to 5000ms. What settings are others using?

I will try increasing the Power On delay, that seems to be the most likely culprit.. but 5 seconds already seems like a long time.

Originally Posted by dearsmiths

to program their Directv H20 remote so that you can use that instead of the Sharp remote for say, the volumn, screens sizes, etc. If so, what was the code you used (wife starting to get at having to use 2 remotes). Or, somehow, point me in the proper direction.

jw

Originally Posted by A.r.k.i.v.e.r

Yes, each input is configurable with it's own settings (multiple settings actually using the different modes). As for waiting, I prefer to calibrate my set immediately so my eyes don't have too much time to get used to the out-of-box settings, which are always out of whack.

Originally Posted by sfhub

My older Sharp display has 2 buttons on the remote. Display, which does what you describe, and "Info" which displays the incoming signal for the digital tuners. If you don't have the "Info" button, Sharp may have removed it on the more recent remotes, but there is a possibility the TV still responds to the IR. You'll need to get the IR from somewhere else though, either somebody else or if you have a programmable remote, through an existing device map.

Originally Posted by mydnyte

my 42 is as follows (done with THX Optimizer DVD ...will do DVE config at a later date):

Input Source: 1080i Upconverted Pioneer DVD Player

AV Mode: User
OPC: Off
Backlight: -6
Contrast: +31
Brightness: -6
Color: +5
Tint: -2
Sharpness: -4
Color Temp: Med
Black: On
Noise Reduction: Low
Fine Motion: On

Originally Posted by atellis

1. How do I disable the Sharp's speakers? Will never use these.

2. If the DVD picture feed goes directly to the Sharp (via component or HDMI) and the DVD audio feed goes thru' the Rotel preamp, will there be a picture/audio lag problem? How do I fix this?

Thanks!

Ashley

Originally Posted by ewerx

I am using a Harmony 880 remote. I added the Sharp LC46D62U and it seems to have most of the codes, including discreet input commands for all 5 inputs. It also has a bunch of commands that don't seem to do anything (like PIP-related stuff), so I'll have to go in and manually clean up the button mapping later.

Originally Posted by atellis

Help the newbie, please!!! We only watch DVDs--no cable/OTA, no PC, no gaming. So I'm hoping this will be a really simple setup!

Just got the 52" out of the box and before even powering up, I have 2 quick questions, keeping in mind that I will use this only as a monitor to watch DVDs from my old 480p Sony DVD player. I will hook up the component video from the DVD player to the 52" monitor and the audio will go via optical to my Rotel preamp and 5.1 surround sytem. Eventually, with the new 981 Oppo I will do HDMI from DVD to TV but will still route audio thru' the Rotel preamp. So:

1. How do I disable the Sharp's speakers? Will never use these.

2. If the DVD picture feed goes directly to the Sharp (via component or HDMI) and the DVD audio feed goes thru' the Rotel preamp, will there be a picture/audio lag problem? How do I fix this?

Thanks!




Ashley

Originally Posted by cewolcott

Do you have the discrete code for Input TV working? I know I could just fake it by turning to Channel X, but I would like to get the real discrete code working. I have LC-52D62U and I have tried several different models of Sharp LCDs to get this to work and can not. I also emailed a request to someone within Sharp USA and have not heard back yet.