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LC-37D4U LC-32D4U LC-26D4U Besides the specifications, model name with "J" indicates the product specifically assembled in Japan. LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL ,, The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. ,, Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out. ,, The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-32D4U model.
iMPORTANT iNFORMATiON CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO CAUTION: DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART, STAND, TABLE. THE PRODUCT MAY FALL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL TRIPOD, INJURY BRACKET, OR AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. USE ONLY WITH A CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE PRODUCT.
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the important Safety instructions carefully before using this product. iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS f Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS • Water and Moisture -- Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the ,, Stand -- Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS • Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
QUICK REFERENCE STOP! To safely remove the AQUOS television It's best to use 2 people to remove the AQUOS television from the box for stability. 1. Use the cardboard holders on either side of the AQUOS television to remove it from the box. 2. Remove the cardboard; however, keep the wrapping on the AQUOS television to protect it while moving. 3. Lift onto installation location as the diagram illustrates.
QUICK REFERENCE If the remote control fails to operate TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit. "J Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two "AAA" size batteries (supplied with the product). 3 Close the battery cover. ® Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and ( ) indications in the battery compartment. Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below.
Contents iMPORTANT iNFORMATiON ........................... DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER .............................. iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ............... QUICK REFERENCE ....................................... Contents ...................................................... COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NOTICE ............... Supplied accessories .................................... Trademarks ................................................... Part names ................................................
Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Page 7 Page 7 Page 6 Page 6 ® Always use the AC cord supplied Page 6 with the LCD-TV. Trademarks ,, Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are ,, "HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Licensing LLC.
Part names Volume buttons (VOL-/+) Channel buttons INPUT button U I1 OPC sensor iiiiiiii!iHiiiiiiiil POWER indicator Remote control sensor OPC/DL indicator *OPC: Optical ® See page 14 for status indicator. Q -10 Picture Control (See page 25.
Part Ranles AC INPUT terminal MONITOR OUTPUT terminals INPUT 3 terminals L@ @L INPUT 2 terminals AUDIO R@ INPUT 1 @R iNPUT 2 ,_@ @¥ teMPopc@ @pc NENT PR@ @Pc INPUT 1 terminals _.
Part names 1 1 2 16 2 3 3 SOURCE POWER: Turns the power equipment on and off. 4 External equipment operational the external equipment. 5 0 - 9/= (DOT): Sets the channel. (See page 16.) 6 AIR: Receives air signal. 7 CABLE: Receives cable signal. 8 VOL +/-: 9 10 SURROUND: Selects Surround settings. (See page 17.) INFO: Displays the program information screen. (See page 46.) 11 FREEZE: Sets the still image. Press again to return to normal screen. (See page 47.
Preparation Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the TV. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may prevent proper operation. •, Do not expose the remote control unit to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control unit to liquids, and do not place in an area with high humidity. •, Do not install or place the remote control unit under direct sunlight. The heat may cause deformation of the remote control unit.
Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program r---q [ZZD JI - VOb + o X/CHA Press POWER on the TV or press TV POWER on the remote control. - POWERindicator (Blue): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) INPUT J P .... °.°°°°°°°.°°°°°°° ..... °°,.,,,,.,.,.,,, ,,o.°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° ..... ,,.*.,H*...*H. .,o*°o°°°°°°°°°H°°°° ...... ,.,.,bloc,.,.,, .°°*o.°°°°°°°°°.°°°°° .... °o°.,,,HJo,,,,,m ,°,°o°°°°°°.°°°°.°°_° ..... °H°°°°,,°*,°°.° ''°,°°°H',=.°.
Watching TV When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you live. Perform the following steps before you press TV POWER on the remote control unit. 1. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 7.) 2. Connect the antenna cable to the TV. (See page 13.) 3. Plug in the AC cord to the AC outlet. (See page 6.) Language setting Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish.
Watching TV You can change channels in several ways by pressing AIR or CABLE to select the antenna and then following one of the methods below. AIR CABLE INPUT LAS4BAO_ @@O@ Method 1 Using CH/X/V Method on the remote control unit or on the TV. 2 1. Press FLASHBACK channel. to switch to the previously 2. Press FLASHBACK again currently tuned channel. to switch back ® FLASHBACK will not work if no channel changed after TV is turned on.
Watching TV [] Using MUTE [] Changing on the remote control unit Mutes the current sound output. the volume You can change the volume on the TV or on the remote control unit. VOL OH O VOL Press MUTE. • "c_i" will be displayed on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is silenced. CH [] Using VOL +/o To increase the volume, press VOL +. ,, To decrease the volume, press VOL -. !! 1 Volume adjustment ® VOL -/+on the TV operates the same as VOL +/the remote control unit.
Watching TV The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program. This feature is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). The TV with MTS can receive mono sound, stereo sound and Secondary Audio Programs (SAP). The SAP feature allows a TV station to broadcast other information, which could be audio in another language or something completely different like weather information. You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available.
Watching TV [] if the above procedure does not work, please follow the following steps instead. Digital Cable Module is called CableCARD TM. By attaching the CableCARD security module, you can receive various digital services provided by your Cable Company. To obtain and use a CableCARD security module you need to first submit an application. Please contact your cable company to discuss receiving an application. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Basic adjustment List of menu settings items to help you with operations [_Pictoro OPC ................................................ Backlight ........................................ Contrast ......................................... Brightness ..................................... Color ............................................... Tint ................................................. Sharpness ...................................... Advanced Color Temp .......................... Black ..........
Basic adjustment You can run EZ Setup preset channels. settings again, even after setting up the Language setting Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. If initial setup does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channels. Antenna setting Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press 41/1_ to select "Setup". Press .,9/1_ to select Press A/Y to select press ENTER. "Setup".
Basic adjustment Channel memory settings setting Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press _/_ Press press to select "Setup". A/Y to select ENTER. "CH Setup", In order to receive digital air broadcasts, you need a digital broadcast antenna. You can confirm the antenna configuration through the "Antenna Setup - DIGITAL" screen. If necessary, adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the maximum signal strength. and then Signal Strength Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Basic adjustment settings Cable Reception ® This menu provides useful technical information for when the CableCARD security module is installed by cable service personnel. The following information may vary depending on your cable service provider. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press .,9/1_-to select "Setup". Press A/T to select "Antenna DIGITAL", and then press ENTER. Setup - • If you already set the Secret No., input the 4digit secret number here.
Basic adjustment settings Standby Mode may be set to either start the TV quickly from standby or conserve energy while on standby. Press A/Y/_II/I_ to select the channel you want to delete, and then press ENTER. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press .,9/1_-to select "Setup". Press 41/1_ to select "Yes", and then press ENTER. Press A/Y to select "Standby Mode", and then press ENTER. Press A/T' to select "Model" and then press ENTER.
Basic adjustment settings Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press 41/1_ to select "Picture". Press 41/1_ to select "Picture". Press A/Y Press A/Y item. to select "OPC". to select a specific adjustment Press 41/1_ to select "On" or "On: Display". Press 41/1_to adjust the item to your desired position.
Basic adjustment settings This TV provides various advanced optimizing the picture quality, functions for For easier viewing, change the viewing depth by selecting a level for automatically adjusting the dark portion of an image. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press _/_ to select "Picture". Press A/Y to select "Advanced", press ENTER. and then Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross color noise.
Basic adjustment settings You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. Surround effects can be set using the "Audio" menu. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press 41/1_ to select "Audio". Press 41/1_ to select "Audio". Press A/Y to select press ENTER. Audio "Surround", and then Audio Press A/Y item. to select a specific adjustment Press 41/1_to adjust the item to your desired position.
Basic adjustment settings Power control setting allows you to save energy. This setting allows you to optimize the settings of Digital broadcasting. No signal off When set to "Enable", the power will automatically shut down if no signal inputs for 15 minutes. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press 41/1_ to select "Power Control".
Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV, like a DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game console and camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from iNPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. Selecting Explanation here is for the setting when connecting DVD to INPUT1 terminal. AIR CABLE iNPUT VOL CH OO@O the iNPUT signal Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. FLASHBACK Press _/_ to select "Option".
Using external equipment You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2 or INPUT 3 terminals when connecting or Cable) and other audiovisual equipment. to a DVD player, a Digital TV STB (Air ® If your cable-TV company has CableCARD security module available, you can also use the CableCARD to receive HDTV programs. (See page 19.) When using component cable. (INPUT 1 or 2) When using composite cable. (INPUT - Component I video cable I (commercially I available)_ I _L _.
Using external equipment Please use the INPUT 4 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. When using an HDMI-DVl conversion cable, input the audio signal to AUDIO terminal of INPUT4. HDMI cable (commercially available) HDMI equipment Press A/T to select the desired item and press ENTER. To watch an HDMI equipment image, select "INPUT4" from "INPUT SOURCE" menu using iNPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. (See page 33.) INPUT4 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Useful adjustment settings For adjusting position. a picture's horizontal and vertical Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press _/_ to select "Setup". Press A/Y to select "Position", press ENTER. Press A/T and then to select "H-Pos." or "V-Pos.". You can move the picture around on the screen. Press A/V/41/_ to move an image on the screen to the desired position. Press ENTER to return to the initial image position.
Useful adjustment ]t settings II I Selecting input source Use this menu to select the input source. Press INPUT, • A list of selectable sources appears. Press INPUT again to select the input source. ,, An image from the selected source automatically displays. You can also select the input source by pressing A/T'. If the corresponding input is not plugged in, you cannot change the input. Be sure to connect the equipment beforehand.
Useful adjustment settings Lets you set the input terminal displayed INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. AIR CABLE iNPUT ©© using the FLASHBACK Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Input Label. © VOL You can set the orientation of the picture. CH Press A/_' to select "Picture Flip", and then press ENTER. Press &/V to select the desired mode, and then press ENTER. M_U Standard]: Press INPUT mode. to select the desired input normal imac e. ABC Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Useful adjustment settings AV MODE gives you six viewing options to choose from to best match environment of the TV, which can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of program watched or the type of image input from external equipment. AUDIO AVMODE Press VIEW MODE. - The View mode menu displays. -The menu lists the view mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently received. CC Press VIEW MODE or A/_' while the View mode menu is still on the screen.
Useful adjustment settings Produces a clearer video image. Allows you to select what controls the audio output. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Repeat steps Reduction. Press 41/1_ to select "Option". Press A/Y to select "Output Select", and then press ENTER. Press A/V to select "Digital Noise Reduction", and then press ENTER. Press _1/1_ to select "Fixed" or "Variable", and then press ENTER. Press A/T to select the desired level, and then press ENTER.
Useful adjustment settings I Sleep Timer: Select the optimum color systems to receive. (Auto, NTSC, PAL-M, PAL-N) Off I '_ -,IF ISleep Timer: 30 I I Sleep Timer: 60 I I Sleep Timer: 90 I I Sleep Timer: 120 I Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press _/_ to select "Option". Press A/Y to select "Color System", then press ENTER. and Press A/Y to select a compatible video signal system of your equipment, and then press ENTER.
Useful adjustment settings o Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. It allows you to view conversations, narration and sound effects as subtitles on your TV. Closed Captions are available on some TV programs, and on some VHS home video tapes, at the election of the program provider. •, Digital Closed Caption service is a new caption service available only on digital TV programs (also at the election of the service provider).
Useful adjustment settings This function allows you to adjust the closed caption screen appearance to suit your preference. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press _/_ to select "Option". Press A/T to select "Caption Setup", and then press ENTER. Press A/Y to select a specific adjustment item. ,, You can choose 7 items here; they are, _i_ "Caption Size", _2_"Font Style", _3_"Foreground Color", _ "Foreground Opacity", _5_"Background Color", "Background Opacity" and _7_"Character Edge".
Useful adjustment settings Input the same 4-digit number on the "Reconfirm" screen as in step 5 to confirm. Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. New Secret No. iMPORTANT: Three conditions must be met to enable V-Chip (see pages 40 to 45): _1_Secret No. is registered. _2_V-Chip settings have been made. _3_"Status" is set to "On". Setting a secret number Press MENU and MENU screen displays. Press RETURN to start configuring V-Chip settings.
Useful adjustment Changing settings the secret number Allows you to change your current secret number. Clearing the secret number Allows you to clear your secret number. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a secret number. • Secret number setting menu displays. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a secret number. Secret number setting menu displays. Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0 9. Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0 9. Press A/_)' to select "Secret No.", and then press ENTER.
Useful adjustment settings V-CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your TV. This tool gives parents a great degree of control over broadcasts accessed by their children. It allows parents to select programs judged suitable for child viewing while blocking ones judged not suitable. It does so automatically once you activate the V-CHIP feature in your Liquid Crystal Television. "V-Chip" and "Status" will not be selectable from the menu if you do not first configure your secret number.
Useful adjustment Voluntary settings movie rating system (IVIPAA) TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines) Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Voluntary rating system (MPAA). Press _/1_ to select "Setup". Press A/Y to select "TV Guidelines", then press ENTER. Press A/Y then press to select ENTER. "Parental CTRL", and ® Secret number setting menu displays only when "Secret No." is set. (See page 40.
Useful adjustment settings Canadian Rating Systems ,, The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programming. ,, While violence is the most important content element to be rated, the structure developed takes into consideration other program content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes.
Useful adjustment Canadian English settings ratings Canadian French ratings Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Canadian ratings. Press 41/1_ to select "Setup". Press A/Y to select "Can. French Ratings", and then press ENTER. Press A/T then press to select ENTER. "Parental CTRL", and ® Secret number setting menu displays only when "Secret No." is set. (See page 40.
Other viewing options You can view a list of all currently available broadcast channels, You can view information about a digital program you are currently watching. FREEZE _ M_U MENU o O E6T -- FAVORITE CH -- -- FAVORITE CH -- (b-(b-@-@ Press CH LIST. ,, A list of all channels (Air or Cable) currently available will be displayed. Broadcast Air/Cable station Press INFO broadcast. while watching a digital • Information of the current program will be displayed.
Other viewing options Allows you to capture and freeze an image from a moving image that you are watching. FREEZE _ You can operate the connected AV products (AV Receiver, Cable Box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, LD) using the presetting manufacturer function for your remote control unit. MENU C®9 TV : RESR" -- FAVORITE CH TV o _ CBL/SAT SOURCE VCR o DVD AUDIO FUNCTION LIGHT -- (9-(9-@-<9 REC AUDIO_ C?D A_DE Press FREEZE. ,, A moving image is captured.
Other viewing Manufacturer options codes VCR BRAND Akai Audio Broksonic Canon Capehart Craig Curtis Mathis Daewoo DBX Dynatech Emerson Fisher Funai G.E.
Other viewing options Cable TV 0 Iv C%/SAr VCR %o SOURCE AUDIO LIGHT 1 REC GE) (30 CE) 2 FAVORITE CH power on and off. 0-9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds channel that you wish to watch. to the FLASHBACK* Press to switch between the current channel and the channel you were watching immediately before. 4 CH A/V Press CH A channel.
Other viewing options VCR control 8 7 3 buttons The remote control unit button will function as follows when the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is set to VCR. ,, When the input selector button having the same number as the input terminal connecting the VCR is pressed, the VCR can operate using 1 to 8. 1 CN A/V Press to select the channel of the TV tuner on the VCR. 2 SOURCE POWER Turns the power of the VCR on and off. 3 I| Sets pauses and still pictures.
Other viewing options Notice [] When you change your address o If you change your address, please return the CableCARD security module to your Cable Provider Company. o You will need to request a new CableCARD security module from the cable provider at your new location. [] About EAS (Emergency Alert System) ,, In the case of a national emergency, natural disaster, or other emergency situation, Cable MSO will broadcast an Emergency Alert Message (EAS message).
Appendix Before detaching (or attaching) stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC input terminal. o Do not remove the stand from theTV unless using an optional wall mount bracket to mount it. Before attaching/detaching stand Before performing work make sure to turn off the TV. Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being damaged. 3 (LC-37/32D4U) 2 (LC-26D4U) .,/1//_ ",// Unfasten the screw used to secure the bracket in place.
Appendix Problem Possible • No power Solution • Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 14.) If the indicator on the TV is off, press POWER on the TV. ,, Is the AC cord disconnected? • Unit cannot be operated. Remote operate. Picture screen. control is cut ,, External influences such as lightning, static electricity, may cause improper operation.
Appendix PC Control of the TV ,, When a program is set, the TV can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/AV) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing. = Attach an RS-232C cable cross-type connections. (commercially available) to the supplied and Din/D-Sub RS-232C for the ®This operation system should be used by a person who is accustomed to using computers.
Appendix Response code format Normal response IolK!, I Return code (ODH) Problem response (communication error or incorrect command) IEIRIRI I Return code (0DH) Command table • Commands not indicated here are not guaranteed to operate.
Appendix Item Model: LC=37D4U LCD panel Model: LC=32D4U 37" Advanced Super 32" Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD View & BLACK TFT LCD 3,147,264 dots (1366 x 768 x 3 dots) Number of dots TV TV-standard (CCIR) American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System Function Receiving Channel VHF/UHF CATV VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69ch Model: LC-26D4U 26" Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD 1-125ch Digital Terrestrial 2-69ch Digitalcable (64/256QAM) Audio multiplex Brightness Backlight 1-135ch BTSC System 450 cd/m 2
Dimensional drawings LC-37D4U Unit: inch/(mm) 2@s/s2(671) 431/2(1105) 41/8(105) 4sV_4(114) B#, S _o I, 123/64(306) ,I if-. ¢- LC-32D4U 38s7/6_(980) 3SBi_4 (90) 4aVe4(114) I j 2737/64 700.
Dimensional drawings LC=26D4U Unit: inch/
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