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Sharp 26GD4U User's Manual

1. Reconfirm 4 5 6 7 New Secret No Secret No Clear New Secret No Input Secret No Reconfirm 2 Input the 4 digit secret number by using 0 9 79 Useful adjustment settings Parental control setting V CHIP level 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 See page 77 for Secret number setting for parental control The U S has two rating systems for viewing content TV Parental Guidelines and movie ratings The TV Parental Guidelines work in conjunction with the V CHIP to help parents screen out inappropriate television shows from their children Movie ratings are used for original movies rated by the Motion Picture Association of America MPAA as watched on cable TV and not edited for television The V CHIP can also be set to block MPAA rated movies Voluntary movie rating system MPAA Rating Age G PG PG 13 R NC 17 X General audiences All ages adm
2. Page 72 Audio Power Control Setup Option PC input mode menu items List of PC menu items to help you with operations When INPUT4 is set to PC OPC Page 33 Backlight Page 32 Contrast Page 32 Brightness Page 32 Red Page 32 Green Page 32 Blue Page 32 Advanced C M S Page 33 Picture Audio Treble Page 36 Bass Page 36 Balance Page 36 Dolby Virtual Page 36 CableCARD Menu Page 25 Video Setup Page 38 Audio Setup Page 39 i LINK Setup Page 58 Digital Setup 27 Basic adjustment settings Power Management Page 37 Speaker Setup Page 64 Input Signal Page 70 Auto Sync Page 65 Input Label Page 67
3. 20 Initial setup 21 Changing channels Analog TV 22 Changing channels Digital TV 22 Changing volume sound 23 Setting MTS SAP stereo mode 24 Connecting Digital Cable Module 25 Basic adjustment settings 26 AV input mode menu items 26 PC input mode menu items 26 EZ setup 27 Channel setup 28 Favorite channel setting 30 Language setting 30 Antenna Setup DIGITAL 31 Picture adjustments 32 OPC setting 33 C M S Color Management System 33 Color temperature 34 Black 34 3D Y C 34 Monochrome 35 Film mode 3 2 pull down 35 I P Setting 35 Sound adjustment 36 Dolby virtual 36 Power control 37 Power control for AV source
4. 37 Power control for PC source 37 Digital Setup 38 Video setup 38 Audio setup 39 Using memory card 40 Important notes on using memory card 40 Card Setup mode menu items 42 Recording a still image 44 Displaying a still image 44 Displaying slide show 44 Setting unprotecting Slide Show 45 My Program 45 Audio Select 45 Protecting unprotecting still picture files 46 Deleting a still image file 46 Deleting all still image files 46 Recording a motion picture 47 Displaying a motion picture 47 Rec Mode 47 Pre Record 48 Repeat Play 48 Protecting unprotecting motion picture files 48 Deleting a motion picture file 49 Deleting all motion picture files 49 Format 49 Using external equipment 50 Displ
5. Page 34 Monochrome Page 35 Film Mode Page 35 I P Setting Page 35 Picture No Signal Off Page 37 No Operation Off Page 37 EZ Setup Page 27 CH Setup Pages 28 29 Antenna Setup DIGITAL Page 31 Speaker Setup Page 64 Input Label Page 64 Parental CTRL Pages 79 83 Position Page 62 Picture Flip Page 64 Language Page 30 Treble Page 36 Bass Page 36 Balance Page 36 Dolby Virtual Page 36 Audio Only Page 70 Digital Noise Reduction Page 70 HDMI Setup Page 54 Input Select Page 66 Output Select Page 71 Quick Shoot Page 71 Center Channel Input Page 84 Caption Setup Page 73 75 Title Display Type
6. When this function is not available No dual screen display available will display Pressing ANALOG A B DIGITAL while viewing in Twin Picture mode TV image and video image with TV selected will display the TV image of the other tuner Picture and still image Picture and still image You can display two same sized pictures one moving and one still Press FREEZE A moving image displays on the left screen and a still image displays on the right screen The still image is one frame captured from a moving image at the moment you press FREEZE Update the still image by pressing ENTER Each time you press ENTER the image on the right screen updates If a PC card with enough capacity is inserted in the system a message will appear on the screen asking you whether to save the image Press REC on the remote control if you want to save See page 44 Press FREEZE to exit still image NOTE This function does not work in INPUT 4 HDMI INPUT 5 DVI I and CARD When this function is not available No displaying still image will display Another image can be saved if a PC card with enough capacity is inserted in the system The still image is automatically erased after 30 minutes If you are using FREEZE and a broadcast activates the V CHIP BLOCK FREEZE will cancel and a block message will appear FREEZE 1 2 3 1 2 3 87 Other viewing options Presett
7. If your lead cable is a 300 ohm twin lead cable or UHF VHF separate cable use a 300 75 ohm adapter or combiner output side is 75 ohm coaxial to connect to the TV see below VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN Cable lead in VCR signal splitter commercially available Coaxial Antenna Cable commercially available Video Cable commercially available Audio Cable commercially available RF Cable Supplied 300 ohm twin lead flat 300 ohm twin lead 75 ohm coaxial cable round 75 ohm coaxial cable Cable TV lead In or IN OUT 300 ohm twin lead VHF ANTENNA UHF ANTENNA Combiner commercially available or Home Antenna terminal 75 ohm 300 75 ohm adapter commercially available RF Cable Supplied Coaxial cable commercially available Cable without a CATV converter Combination VHF UHF antenna Separate VHF UHF antenna Connecting Antenna Cable Outdoor antenna connection F type connector 75 ohm coaxial cable When connecting the RF cable to the TV set do not tighten F type connector with tools If tools are used it may cause damage to your TV set The breaking of internal circuit etc F type connector should be finger tightened only NOTICE 20 Display POWER Turning on the power ON Display status indicator w o CableCARD POWER indicator Press POWER on the Display POWER indicator Blue The TV is on After a few seconds a window appears w
8. Memory card Recordable time Picture size 256MB 5GB Memory card capacity Recordable numbers may vary depending on the receiving condition of the LCD TV set and or content of images Recording mode 320g240 320g240 320g240 SP LP EP Approx 10 min Approx 30 min Approx 1h Approx 4h Approx 10h Approx 25h Motion pictures Recordable time may vary depending on receiving condition of the LCD TV set or content of images The maximum amount of data you can record on a memory card is 1 024 pictures in total including still and motion pictures 41 Using memory card You can use memory cards commercially available for recording and playing back pictures Please use an appropriate PC card adapter commercially available for each memory card Following memory cards are available Note that names for memory cards vary depending on manufacturers Storage capacity SD Memory Card mini SD Card CompactFlash MultiMediaCard SmartMedia Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Microdrive xD Picture Card PC Card Hard Disk 512 MB or less 32 MB or less 2 GB or less 128 MB or less 128 MB or less 128 MB or less 1 GB or less 2 GB or less 128 MB or less 5 GB or less Memory card name Each memory card name is a trademark The capacity of memory card is approximate The capacity varies depending on the manufacturer To read pictur
9. NOTE Complete the above steps within a few seconds When selecting a 1 digit channel number it is not necessary to press 0 before the number When you enter 0 9 only channel selection will be made if there is no operation for 2 seconds dot can be used instead of ENTER To select a 3 digit channel number e g Channel 69 Press 6s9 NOTE Complete the above steps within a few seconds When you enter 0 9 only channel selection will be made if there is no operation for 2 seconds If you push 0 by itself nothing will happen dot can be used instead of ENTER Changing channels Digital TV You can change channels in several ways NOTE While watching a broad cast press DIGITAL Digital Air Cable Method 1 When you press CHr sor FLASHBACK repeat the same steps for Analog TV Method 2 1 Using remote control buttons 0 9 dot and ENTER to select the channels including a decimal point To select a 3 digit channel number e g Channel 22 1 Press 2 s2s dot s1s ENTER NOTE Complete the above steps within a few seconds When you enter 0 9 and dot channel selection will be made if there is no operation for 2 seconds dot can be used instead of ENTER When entering a 2 part channel number pushing dot after the second part of the number has the same function as ENTER Digital Cable One part Number Method 1
10. No i LINK model is available appears Please connect one See page 57 When there is no D VHS deck selected the selection screen appears Please go to step 3 Press b to select Cancel Connection and press ENTER Operation of the D VHS deck from the TV is disabled Model Input PLAY PWR D VHS Stop 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Type Maker Model Model Input PLAY PWR D VHS Stop 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Type Maker Model Type Cancel Connection Maker Model 59 Using external equipment Deleting a preset D VHS deck i LINK Preset D VHS decks can be selected from a list If a D VHS deck is connected it cannot be deleted from the list Press i LINK to display the i LINK control panel Press a b c d to select Selecting a device and then press ENTER Press a b to select a device to be deleted and then press ENTER 1 2 3 Controlling an i LINK device An i LINK compatible D VHS deck can be controlled from the TV using the i LINK control panel on the screen The steps in i LINK Setup on page XX need to be completed beforehand Please also refer to the operation manual of the D VHS deck to be used with this TV Basic operation Press i LINK to display the i LINK control panel The i LINK button is also used to exit the i LINK control panel Press a b c d to select a function and then press ENTER 1 2 Press c to se
11. Selected item Off On Press a b to select Film Mode and then press ENTER Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Monochrome 1 2 3 Press c d to select On and then press ENTER I P Setting Adjusting the image and input signal can give you a more beautiful picture Press a b to select I P Setting and then press ENTER Press c d to select Interlace or Progressive and then press ENTER Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Monochrome 1 2 3 NOTE I P Setting is set to Progressive when Film Mode is On I P Setting is not selectable when channel display shows an input resolution of 480P 720P or 1080I 36 Basic adjustment settings Sound adjustment You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings Press c d to select Audio Press a b to select a specific adjustment item Press c d to adjust the item to your desired position 2 3 4 cbutton For weaker treble For weaker bass Decrease audio from the right speaker Selected item Treble Bass Balance dbutton For stronger treble For stronger bass Decrease audio from the left speaker Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 MENU Audio Audio Power Control Treble Bass Balance Dolby Virtual Reset Off 0 0 15 L 15 0 15 15 R NOTE Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to
12. All Data Clear 1 Data Clear Delete favorite channel ANALOG A 3 ANALOG A 125 ANALOG B 33 ANALOG B 51 A B C D DIGITAL 100 Yes No NOTE You can delete all the favorite channels by selecting All Data Clear in step 2 in Delete favorite channel Select the channel you want to register as a favorite channel 1 4 4 Press c d to select Yes and then press ENTER Language setting You can also select a language from the Setup menu Select from among 3 languages English French and Spanish 3 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Setup Press a b to select Language and then press ENTER 4 English Espa ol Fran ais Press a b to select the desired language listed on the screen and then press ENTER 31 Basic adjustment settings Antenna Setup DIGITAL This function allows you to set the connected digital antenna 1 2 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Setup Press a b to select Antenna Setup DIGITAL and then press ENTER If you already set the Secret No input the 4 digit secret number here See page 77 for setting a secret number 4 3 Press a b to select Ant Power Setup and press ENTER 5 When the Lebel indicator is max press ENTER Press a b to select Frequency Setup and then press ENTER 6 Press a b to select Signal
13. Variable or when headphones are in use Balance and Audio Quality Control are grayed out when Dolby Virtual is set to On For resetting all adjustment items to factory preset values press a b to select Reset press ENTER press c d to select Yes and then press ENTER Press c d to select Audio Press a b to select Dolby Virtual and then press ENTER Press c d to select On and then press ENTER 2 3 4 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 Dolby virtual You can enjoy the SURROUND 2ch stereo with Dolby Pro Logic II technology VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL is a technology certified by Dolby Laboratories that creates a virtualized surround sound experience from two speakers using Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL retains all the original multichannel audio information and provides the listener with the sensation of being surrounded by additional speakers MENU Audio Dolby Virtual Audio Power Control Treble Bass Balance Dolby Virtual Reset Off 0 0 15 L 15 0 15 15 R NOTE Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to Variable or when headphones are in use Balance and Audio Quality Control are grayed out when Dolby Virtual is set to On For some discs setup may be required on your DVD In this case please refer to the operation manual of your DVD
14. and then press ENTER 2 3 Repeat step 1 to 5 in Protecting motion picture files 1 NOTE You cannot delete a protected file on the card Do not turn off the power or take out a card when deleting a file The card may malfunction Format 4 Press c d to select Yes and then press ENTER Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Card Setup 3 Press a b to select Format and then press ENTER No Yes NOTE Formatting a card deletes all files including the ones which set to protect Do not turn off the power or take out a card while it is being formatted 50 Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your System like a DVD player VCR Digital TV tuner PC 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 Display CAUTION To protect all equipment always turn off the TV before connecting to a DVD player VCR Digital TV tuner PC HDMI equipment game console camcorder or other external equipment NOTE See pages XX to XX for external equipment connection Please refer to the relevant operation manual DVD player PC etc carefully before making connections Each time INPUT is pressed the input source toggles Refer to your external equipment operation manual for the signal type Displ
15. Found Channel setup If initial setup does not memorize all the channels in your region follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channels Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Setup 1 2 3 Press a b to select CH Setup and then press ENTER If you already set the Secret No input the 4 digit secret number here See page XX for setting a secret number Antenna setting Press c d to select Air or Cable for ANALOG A then press a b to move down Press c d to select Air or Cable for ANALOG B Press c d to select Air or Cable for DIGITAL then press a b to move down Press ENTER to enter the setting ANALOG A ANALOG B Air Cable Auto DIGITAL Air Air Cable CH Search CH Memory Example 5 4 Press a b to select Air Cable and then press ENTER Air Cable CH Search ANALOG A ANALOG B Air DIGITAL Air Air CH Memory 29 Basic adjustment settings NOTE Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV when selecting Air or Cable for both ANALOG A B and DIGITAL There are 3 kinds of CATV system including Standard HRC and IRC Select the one matches to your TV Select Auto when you do not know which one to select Channel search Channel auto search makes the System look for all channels viewable in the set area Press MENU and the MENU screen displa
16. When using component cable When using composite cable When using DVI cable INPUT 5 54 Using external equipment Connecting HDMI equipment You can use the INPUT 4 terminal when connecting an HDMI equipment HDMI equipment HDMI cable Commercially available Displaying an image from HDMI equipment To watch an HDMI equipment image select INPUT4 from INPUT SOURCE menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the Display See page 66 INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 INPUT5 CARD i LINK 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 2 3 Press a b to select HDMI Setup and then press ENTER 4 Press c d to select Option MENU Option HDMI Setup Option Digital Noise Reduction Output Select Center Channel Input Caption Setup Audio Only Quick Shoot Fixed Off HDMI Setup Low Off 5 Press a b to select the desired item and press ENTER Press a b c d to select the desired setting and press ENTER 6 NOTE Refer to your external equipment operation manual for the signal type Selectable items Auto RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 YCbCr 4 2 2 Auto ITU601 ITU709 Standard Out of standard Enable Disable HDMI Setup items Signal Type Color Matrix Dynamic Range Auto View Description Select the signal type from an HDMI terminal Unless the image quality looks obviously p
17. l l l NOTE See page XX for details on the output select function Using MUTE on the remote control unit Mutes the current sound output Press MUTE M has been displayed on the screen for 30 minutes and the sound is silenced NOTE Within 30 minutes of pressing MUTE mute can be canceled by using one of the methods below Mute will cancel if you press VOL l k or MUTE Mute will be canceled after 30 minutes have passed However the TV will not suddenly output a loud sound as the volume level is set to 0 automatically Display VOL l k 20 20 20 1 24 Watching TV NOTE MTS only operates while in TV mode You can change MTS as shown below to match the television broadcast signal STEREOkSAP mode MONO mode Examples when receiving MTS and SAP STEREO mode MAINkSAP mode Setting MTS SAP stereo mode 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 Stereo broadcasts View programs like live sporting events shows and concerts in
18. parameter When the input parameter is not within an adjustable range ERR returns Refer to Response code format Any numerical value can replace the x on the table When is input for some commands the present setting value responds C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4 0 0 5 5 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 9 0 95 Command table Commands not indicated here are not guaranteed to operate CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS POWER SETTING It shifts to standby It input switches by the toggle It is the same as an input change key It input switches to TV A channel remains as it is Last memory It input switches to INPUT1 INPUT5 It input switches to i LINK It shifts to CARD mode An input change is also included Although it can choose now it is toggle operation in inside Although it can choose now it is toggle operation in inside Toggle Input terminal number 1 5 AUTO VIDEO COMPONENT DIGITAL PC ANALOG PC DIGITAL AV ANALOG AV Toggle STANDARD MOVIE USER GAME DYNAMIC Fixed DYNAMIC Volume 0 60 AV mode 10 PC mode 0 180 AV mode 20 PC mode 0 100 Only PC mode 0 180 Only PC mode 0 40 Toggle AV An input change is included if it is not TV display In Air 2 69ch is effective In Cable 1 125ch is effective If it is not TV display it will input switch to TV same function as CH If it
19. size of grounding conductors Iocation of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE To prevent fire never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the TV set To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to dripping or splashing No objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the product To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other heavy items Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface of the display panel Using a hard cloth may scratch the panel surface Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when it is really dirty It may scratch the panel surface when wiped strongly If the panel is dusty use an anti static brush which is commercially available to clean it To protect the panel do not use a dirty cloth liquid cleaners or chemical cloth to clean it such materials may damage the panel surface
20. to the wall Carefully read the instructions that come with the bracket before beginning work Vertical mounting Angular mounting Hanging on the wall AN 37AG2 wall mount bracket See the bracket instructions for details About setting the Display angle LC 37 32 26GD4U You can set the Display on the wall up to 20 degrees forward when the speakers are attached and up to 20 degrees forward when the speakers are not attached Do not set the angle outside those ranges CAUTION Do not remove the stand and speaker from the Display unless using an optional bracket to mount it We do not recommend attaching the LC 26GD4U to a wall surface Angle of Display LC 37GD4U With Speakers Removed With Speakers Attached 10 10 LC 32GD4U 20 20 13 1 Open the battery cover 2 Insert two AAA size batteries supplied with the product Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the e and f indications in the battery compartment 3 Close the battery cover CAUTION Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion Be sure to follow the instructions below Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the e and f indications Do not mix batteries of different types Different types of batteries have different characteristics Do not mix old and new batteries Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries
21. 0 100 331 784 018 The words Pairing Information may be replaced by a different expression depending of the manufacturer of the CableCARD CableCARD tm Diagnostic Information Power ON In band O K Out of band O K Video O K Audio O K LINK Turn on the POWER 1 Select Cable in Antenna Setup See page 30 3 Removing CableCARD Turn on the POWER Check that the CableCARD upgrade screen is not displayed If it is displayed wait until it disappears Remove the cableCARD Disconnecting the cable antenna Turn on the POWER Check that the CableCARD upgrade screen is not displayed If it is displayed wait until it disappears Disconnect the cable antenna 26 Basic adjustment settings AV input mode menu items List of AV menu items to help you with operations OPC Page 33 Backlight Page 32 Contrast Page 32 Brightness Page 32 Color Page 32 Tint Page 32 Sharpness Page 32 Advanced C M S Page 33 Color Temp Page 33 Black Page 34 3D Y C
22. 147 264 dots 1366 m 768 m 3 dots Brightness 450 cd m2 Backlight 60 000 hours at Backlight Standard position Viewing angles H 170 V 170 Audio amplifier 10W m 2 Speakers 8cm 2pcs 2 5cm 2pcs MONITOR OUTPUT S VIDEO out AV out Headphones 3 5mm jack 224 W 0 2 W Standby with AC 120 V 40 8 lbs 18 5 kg Display only 51 6 lbs 23 4 kg with Display and speaker 60 8 lbs 27 6 kg with Display speaker and standby CENTER CHANNEL INPUT RCA pin 4 q 10W L R EXTERNAL SPEAKER Optional accessory The listed optional accessory is available for the Liquid Crystal Television Please purchase it at your nearest shop Additional optional accessories may be available in the near future When purchasing please read the newest catalogue for compatibility and check the availability INPUT 5 Audio in DVI I in with HDCP No Wall mount bracket Part name Part number 1 AN 37AG2 Model LC 32GD4U Model LC 26GD4U Digital Terrestrial Broadcast 8VSB 2 69ch Digital cable 64 256 QAM 1 135ch for LC 37GD4U LC 32GD4U 182 W 0 2 W Standby with AC 120 V 150 W 0 2 W Standby with AC 120 V 32o Advanced Super View amp BLACK TFT LCD 26o Advanced Super View amp BLACK TFT LCD DIGITAL ANTENNA 75 q for Digital Air Cable in m 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Optical Digital audio output m 1 PCM Dolby Digital i LINK IEEE1394 m 2 with DTCP PC CARD slot 68 pin PCMCIA m 1 Cable
23. 7 8 9 1011 12 13 1 Rotate the image 2 Pause 3 Go to previous image 4 Start slide show 5 Stop slide show 6 Go to next image 1 Action 2 Go back to the beginning of the file 3 Pause 4 Repeat playback setting 5 Go to the beginning of the next file 6 Recording mode 7 Counter 8 Current action 9 Reverse 10 Playback 11 Stop 12 Fast forward 13 Slow playback Slide show operation panel Motion picture operation panel Precautions when playing back PC image data on the LCD TV Recording formats of image data When recording image data on the LCD TV the recording formats are as follows When recording motion pictures The SD_VIDEO folder is created and the data is stored in When playing the card the SD_VIDEO recording format is recognized When recording still pictures The DCIM folder is created and the data is stored in When playing the card the DCIM recording format is recognized When playing the card record PC data in a recording format the LCD TV can recognize 1 When copying motion pictures from a PC to a card recorded with the LCD TV first place the pictures in the SD_VIDEO folder before playing them 2 When copying still pictures from a PC to a card recorded with the LCD TV first place the pictures in the DCIM folder before playing them 3 When using a new card for copying motion pictures first format the card and create an SD_VIDEO folder before placing the data in the folder for playback 4 When
24. 8 who cannot distinguish between imaginary and real situations Recommended for viewing with parent Over 13 years Could contain frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended for viewing with parent Over 16 years Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence Over 18 years Only for adult viewing Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme violence Description Canadian French ratings 82 Useful adjustment settings Canadian English ratings Press a b to select Can English Ratings and then press ENTER Press a b to adjust the item to your desired position indicates the item is blocked The setting automatically enters Block for any ratings below your selection If Status is not set to On the configuration settings will not work See page 77 MPAA TV Guidelines Can English Ratings Can French Ratings E C C8 G PG 14 18 NONE Canadian French ratings Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Canadian English ratings 1 2 Press a b to select Can French Ratings and then press ENTER Press a b to adjust the item to your desired position indicates the item is blocked The setting automatically enters Block for any ratings below your selection If Status is not set to On the configuration settings will not work See page 77 3 MPAA TV Guidelines Can English Ratings Can French Ratings 8
25. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way and f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 21 Wall or ceiling mounting When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer 4 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 like 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 per
26. Air Two Part numbers 2 digit plus 2 digit DIGITAL Cable Two Part numbers 3 digit plus 3 digit DIGITAL Cable Two Part numbers 3 digit plus 3 digit Front half of DIGITAL CABLE CHANNEL NO Designate major channel Rear half of DIGITAL CABLE CHANNEL NO Designate minor channel DIRECT CHANNEL D A 2 0 D C 2 0 _ D C 2 1 _ DIGITAL Cable One Part numbers 5 digit less than 10 000 D C 1 0 DIGITAL Cable One Part numbers 5 digit more than 10 000 D C 1 1 _ _ ANALOG A s ANALOG B s DIGITAL Toggle A N T S 0 _ _ _ ANALOG A 1 _ _ _ ANALOG B 2 _ _ _ DIGITAL 3 _ _ _ _ _ Toggle AUDIO SELECTION A C H A x _ _ _ _ _ OFF TIMER 60 MIN OFF TIMER 90 MIN DA2P DA2U DA2L 2 3 _ _ _ _ _ _ OFF TIMER 120 MIN 4 _ _ _ _ _ Toggle On Off MUTE M U T E 0 1 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ INPUT5 AV mode 90 _ _ _ _ _ INPUT5 AV mode 50 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ L I N K x _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ AUTO VIDEO COMPONENT AUTO I N P 2 INPUT 2 0 1 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ TV INPUT1 5 CARD Appendix NOTE If an underbar _ appears in the parameter column enter a space If an asterisk appears enter a value in the range indicated in bra
27. CARD slot 68 pin PCMCIA m 1 DC OUTPUT DC 9 V 7 W MAX LC 37GD4U 36 4 lbs 16 5 kg Display only 46 1 lbs 20 9 kg with Display and speaker 55 3 lbs 25 1 kg with Display speaker and standby LC 32GD4U XX X lbs XX X kg Display only XX X lbs XX X kg with Display and speaker XX X lbs XX X kg with Display speaker and standby LC 26GD4U 97 Dimensional drawings Unit inch mm Display LC 37GD4U 917 1102 634 548 361 822 6 463 8 99 671 102 307 115 200 200 95 9 361 98 307 99 671 102 700 4 395 1 327 795 565 980 115 480 200 61 5 200 327 Dimensional drawings Unit inch mm Display LC 32GD4U 99 Dimensional drawings Unit inch mm Display LC 26GD4U 68 278 568 321 663 848 206 493 201 95 407 517 100 100 151 100 HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS Turn off the Display by pressing POWER Press and hold down RESET and press POWER on the Display to turn on the TV All setting items except TV channel return to the factory presetting NOTE Running the factory presetting operation also clears the secret number You can run the EZ Setup again by using the following steps 1 Turn on the power of the Display 2 Press MENU Make sure the menu screen displays 3 Press c d to select Setup 4 Press a b to select EZ Setup 5 Press ENTER NOTE If the
28. ENTER When in CARD mode press 0 9 CH a b FAVORITE CH or INPUT to switch either TV or AV input mode Reverse side Opening the PC CARD slot cover Use your fingertip to slide the catch in the direction of the arrow 44 Using memory card Recording a still image You can record a still image on the card Press REC 1 2 Press FREEZE 3 Press ENTER to update the still image Onion Tomato Potato x 1 x 1 x 1 Still Cooking Time Onion Tomato Potato x 1 x 1 x 1 Cooking Time Still Still image captured on card Displaying a still image Press CARD and the card mode screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Still and then press ENTER 3 Press a b c d to select a file you want to display and then press ENTER Still Video File 1 File 2 File 3 File 4 File 5 File 6 File 7 File 8 File 9 Cooking Time Still Still image captured on card displays To display the files that are in the previous or next page select c d on the index screen and press ENTER When viewing a still image by pressing VIEW MODE the image size changes Normal Full This function does not work when displaying the index screen Displaying slide show Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Displaying a still image above The operation panel displays 1 2 Press a b c d to select d and then press ENTER Slide show starts Operate slide
29. Test and input a channnel number using 0 9 Ant Power Setup Frequency Setup Signal Strength Current Signal Test Max 0 0 Ant Power Setup Frequency Setup Signal Strength Current CH Signal Test Max 0 1 2 0 32 Adjustments items for PC source Basic adjustment settings cbutton The screen dims For less contrast For less brightness For less color intensity Skin tones become purplish For less sharpness Selected item Backlight Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Adjustments items for AV source MENU Picture Picture Audio Contrast OPC Brightness Reset 30 0 0 30 40 30 Backlight 8 8 8 Off On Red Green Blue Advanced 0 0 0 30 30 30 30 30 30 On Display MENU Picture Picture Audio Contrast OPC Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Advanced Reset 30 0 0 0 0 0 30 30 30 10 40 30 30 30 10 Backlight 8 8 8 Off On On Display NOTE Select Advanced and then press ENTER to set C M S Hue C M S Saturation C M S Value Color Temp Black 3D Y C Monochrome Film Mode or I P Setting See pages 33 to 35 dbutton The screen brightens For more contrast Fo
30. View mode for 4 3 Programs Press VIEW MODE The View mode menu displays The menu lists the view mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently received Side Bar Suitable for viewing conventional 4 3 programs in their normal format S Stretch Suitable for stretching 4 3 programs to fill the screen Zoom Suitable for viewing wide screen 2 35 1 anamorphic DVDs in full screen Stretch This mode is useful for 1 78 1 DVDs When viewing 1 85 1 DVDs stretch mode will still show very thin black bands at the top and bottom of the screen Smart stretch 1 2 Press VIEW MODE or a b while the View mode menu is still on the screen You can sequentially select a view mode that has its own aspect ratio View Mode Side Bar S Stretch Zoom Stretch NOTE You can select a different AV MODE item for each input mode For example select STANDARD for TV input and DYNAMIC for VIDEO input When AV MODE is set to DYNAMIC Fixed No picture adjustments available in Dynamic Fixed mode displays 69 Useful adjustment settings Input signal 1024m768 Input signal 640m480 View mode for PC input mode You can select the screen size a View Mode Normal Stretch Dot by Dot Zoom View Mode Zoom Dot by Dot Stretch Input signal Normal Zoom Stretch Dot by Dot Input signal Normal Zoom Stretch Dot by Dot ex 640g480 Keep
31. are not compatible with this TV are connected to the TV using i LINK other i LINK connections may be disrupted E g When only one D VHS deck is connected NOTE Please make sure the shapes of the terminal and the plug match and insert the plug into the terminal straight not on an angle Use either one of the terminals These two terminals do not differ in quality or function 57 Using external equipment Setting the recording mode i LINK The function for automatically adjusting the recording mode of connected D VHS decks can be turned on or off Since most of the currently available D VHS decks automatically recognize the transfer rates of the pictures and sound being recorded and control the recording mode accordingly you should always set this Mode to No in normal circumstances Depending on the D VHS deck used and the type of broadcast being recorded this TV may not adjust the recording mode properly In this case please set the Recording Mode to No Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Digital Setup Press a b to select i LINK Setup and then press ENTER 1 2 3 Press a b to select Recording Mode and then press ENTER 4 Press c d to select Yes or No and then press ENTER Normally this should be set to No 5 Setting the Stand by Mode i LINK Power consumption during stand by mo
32. or cause chemical leakage in old batteries Remove batteries as soon as they are worn out Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause a rash If you find any chemical leakage wipe thoroughly with a cloth The batteries supplied with this product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions If you will not be using the remote control unit for an extended period of time remove batteries from it Inserting the batteries If the remote control fails to operate Liquid Crystal Television functions replace the batteries in the remote control unit Using the remote control unit Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the Display Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may prevent proper operation Cautions regarding remote control unit 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 The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote control sensor on the Display is under direct sunlight or strong lighting In such cases change the angle of the lighting or the Display or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote control sensor Preparation 14 Part names POWER indicat
33. page 71 15 AUDIO Selects the MTS SAP See page 24 16 i LINK Displays the i LINK panel See page 59 17 FUNCTION Switches the remote control for TV CBL SAT VCR DVD and AUDIO operation Indicator lights up for the current mode See page 87 to 91 for details 18 When pressed all buttons on the remote control unit will light The lighting will turn off if no operations are performed within about 5 seconds This button is used for performing operations in dark places 19 VIEW MODE Selects the screen size See pages 69 and 71 20 FLASHBACK Returns to the previous channel or input external mode See page 22 21 INPUT Selects a Liquid Crystal Television input source TV INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 Card See pages 50 and 66 22 DIGITAL Receives digital broadcasts 23 CH r r r r r s s s s s Selects the channel 24 MUTE Mutes the sound See page 23 25 CH LIST Displays the channel list screen 26 MENU Displays the menu screen 27 a b c d Selects a desired item on the screen 28 RETURN Returns to the previous menu screen 29 FAVORITE CH A B C D Selects four preset favorite channels in four different categories See page 30 for details While watching you can toggle the selected channels by pressing A B C and D 30 FREEZE Sets the still image Press again to return to normal screen See page 86 31 CC Displays captions during closed caption source See page 73 32 EDIT Regi
34. picture and sound data may not be able to be sent back and forth between a D VHS deck that has DTLA copyright protection technology and one that does not Using external equipment Automatic input switching to i LINK Input mode can be set to automatically switch to i LINK when a D VHS deck connected to the TV is played Press MENU to display the MENU screen Press c d to select Digital Setup and then press ENTER Press a b select i LINK Autoswitch and then press ENTER 1 2 4 Press c d to select Yes and then press ENTER 5 i LINK Autoswitch Stand by Mode Recording Mode Yes No Press a b to select i LINK setup and then press ENTER 3 61 Using external equipment Recording digital programs with a D VHS deck i LINK Before commencing this procedure the steps in i LINK Setup on page 58 need to be completed beforehand Please also refer to the operation manual of the D VHS deck to be used with this TV Select a digital program to be recorded Press i LINK to display the i LINK control panel Press a b c d to select E and then press ENTER Recording starts Select E and press ENTER to stop recording 1 2 3 NOTE Input mode cannot be switched to i LINK during recording Some D VHS decks may not be able to be operated using the TV s i LINK control panel When a D VHS deck connected to the TV is under timer record
35. player You may not get the Dolby Virtual Surround effect if you adjust Treble or Bass setting 37 Basic adjustment settings No signal off When set to Enable the power will automatically shut down if no signal inputs for 15 minutes Press a b to select No Signal Off and then press ENTER Press c d to select Enable and then press ENTER 3 4 Five minutes before the power shuts down remaining time displays every minute NOTE Disable is factory preset value When a TV program finishes this function may not operate Press c d to select Power Control Press MENU and the MENU screen displays No operation off When set to Enable the power will automatically shut down if there is no operation for 3 hours Press a b to select No Operation Off and then press ENTER Press c d to select Enable and then press ENTER Five minutes before the power shuts down remaining time displays every minute NOTE Disable is factory preset value Repeat steps 1 and 2 in No signal off 2 1 Disable Enable 3 2 1 Power control Power control setting allows you to save energy Power control for AV source Power control for PC source Power control setting allows you to save energy Power management When set the power will automatically shut down Press a b to select Power Management and then p
36. secret number setting screen displays you need to enter your secret number If you forget your secret number refer to HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS above NOTE As a precautionary measure make a note of your secret number above scissor it from this manual and keep it in a familiar place The secret number is 101 CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product the Product when shipped in its original container will be free from defective workmanship and materials and agrees that it will at its option either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period s set forth below This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item s set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse abnormal service or handling or which has been altered or modified in design or construction In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law ALL IMPLIED WARRANTI
37. select the recording mode picture quality for a motion picture 5 6 Press a b to select Rec Mode and then press ENTER Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 2 3 Press c d to select Card Setup 4 Press a b to select Video Setup and then press ENTER Rec Mode Pre Record Repeat Play File Operation SP LP EP Press a b to select the desired mode and then press ENTER Press CARD and the card mode screen displays 1 48 Using memory card Pre Record You can record the picture slightly before the point where you pressed the record button enabling you to record just the scene you wanted Press a b to select Pre Record and then press ENTER 2 3 Rec Mode Pre Record Repeat Play File Operation On Off Press c d to select On and then press ENTER Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Rec Mode 1 Repeat Play You can specify one file or all files to replay repeatedly Press a b to select Repeat Play and then press ENTER 2 3 Press a b to select desired setting and then press ENTER Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Rec Mode 1 Description No playback or repeat Plays back and repeats one file Plays back all movie files on the card then repeats Selected item Off File All Protecting unprotecting motion picture files You can protect any file you do not want to delete Press a b to select File Operation and the
38. the actual operations Some items may be grayed out They are not selectable 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical This product utilizes tin lead solder and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eia org CAUTION DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART STAND TRIPOD BRACKET OR TABLE THE PRODUCT MAY FALL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY 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 FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT AND USE MOUNTING ACCESSORIES REC
39. the speaker terminal cover Fasten the bracket with the screw Attach the terminal cover as shown in the illustration Align nub of the bracket with the groove and slot it into place The illustration shows the LC 32GD4U Screw BLACK Screw SILVER 12 Preparation Removing the stand Before detaching or attaching stand unplug the AC cord from the AC input terminal CAUTION Do not remove the stand from the Display 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 Display on This will prevent it from being damaged NOTE To attach the stand perform the above steps in reverse order 2 Detach the stand from the Display Hold the stand so it will not drop from the edge of the base area 1 Unfasten the four screws used to secure the stand in place Setting the Display on the wall CAUTION Installing the Liquid Crystal Television requires special skill that should only be performed by qualified service personnel Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves SHARP bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury Using an optional bracket to mount the Display You can ask a qualified service personnel about using an optional AN 37AG2 bracket to mount the Display
40. using a new card for copying still pictures first format the card and create a DCIM folder before placing the data in the folder for playback When creating revising or copying images using your PC the edited images may not playback correctly 43 Using memory card Inserting a PC card adapter Press in the EJECT button if it is popped out Insert a memory card to a PC card adapter beforehand See page XX Insert the PC adapter card slowly Ejecting the card Make sure the card indicator lights up green CARD indicator lights up green when the card is inserted PC CARD slot CARD indicator Press EJECT button EJECT button is popped up 1 2 Press EJECT button again EJECT button NOTE Please do not insert a CableCARD POD card in the PC Card slot When Please insert a PC card is displayed eject the PC card adapter and then insert the PC card adapter slowly all the way to the end When over a thousand files are in a card it takes several minutes to load approx 5 minutes Even if the green light is on you can not record on a card right after you inserted it Make sure the CARD indicator lights green when you take out a card Never take out a card when the CARD indicator lights red This may damage the card Selecting Still and Video mode Press CARD and the card mode screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Still or Video and then press
41. with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation RESPONSIBLE PARTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza Mahwah New Jersey 07430 2135 TEL 1 800 BE SHARP For Business Customers URL http www sharpusa com CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections 3 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 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 However improper use can result in electric shock and or fire In order to prevent potential danger please observe the following instructions when installing operating and cleaning the product To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your Liqu
42. you to select what controls the audio output Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press a b to select Output Select and then press ENTER 3 Press c d to select Fixed or Variable and then press ENTER 4 Press c d to select Option Quick Shoot Use Quick Shoot Operation to record action video more clearly 1 2 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Output Select Press a b to select Quick Shoot and then press ENTER Press c d to select On and then press ENTER NOTE Quick Shoot may cause image noise If this occurs turn the function Off Sleep timer Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby Sleep Timer Off 30 60 90 120 Sleep Timer Sleep Timer Sleep Timer Sleep Timer 1 2 Press SLEEP Remaining time displays when sleep timer has been set Each time you press SLEEP the remaining time switches as shown below When set the time automatically starts counting down If you want to adjust the sleep timer you can press SLEEP twice then change the time setting Five minutes before time expires the remaining time displays each minute NOTE Select OFF by pressing SLEEP to cancel the sleep timer If the sleep timer is activated when set to zero the TV will enter STANDBY mode Sleep Timer Remaining 30 72 Title Display Type Select the CH display for
43. 4 10 24 29 06 17 18 39 40 02 43 29 15 22 30 44 45 05 06 05 05 08 06 07 33 51 01 02 10 24 23 31 10 14 52 20 06 11 24 01 02 03 36 12 13 38 29 05 08 29 15 15 29 27 29 29 21 19 20 30 15 29 30 16 VCR BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER Denon JVC Kenwood Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan RCA Samsung Sharp Sony Toshiba Yamaha Zenith 02 09 13 21 04 04 06 02 22 04 23 08 11 20 03 03 24 07 12 01 10 05 25 04 02 04 DVD LD BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER Anvision Cable Star Eagle General Instrument Jerrold Magnavox Oak Sigma Panasonic Philips Pioneer Randtek RCA Scientific Atlanta Sony Viewstar Zenith 04 05 04 05 05 02 03 07 12 13 14 19 22 02 03 07 12 13 14 19 22 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 04 05 09 14 17 18 20 21 24 25 8 16 23 04 05 09 15 17 18 20 21 24 25 08 10 29 30 46 04 05 16 27 44 45 01 26 28 04 05 09 15 17 18 20 21 24 25 06 14 CATV CONVERTER BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER Sharp 01 AUDIO BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER 89 Other viewing options Cable control buttons When the FUNCTION is set to CBL SAT the cable converter connected to the Display can operate using 1 to 4 1 SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off 2 0 9 Press a button or buttons that corresponds t
44. 4U Maximum Degree of Adjustment Up Down Left Right 6 2 10 each LC 32GD4U 6 2 10 each LC 26GD4U 10 5 25 each 10 Display rear view Setting the TV After putting the Display in place connect the AC cord Use the cable clamp for bundling the cables Preparation Connecting the AC cord to the Display 1 2 3 Removing the terminal cover Bundling the cables with the clamp CAUTION TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT TOUCH UN INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES WITH THE AC CORD CONNECTED Press down the hooks to remove the cover toward you AC cord with ferrite core for LC 32GD4U LC 37GD4U Cable clamp for LC 26GD4U 11 Attaching speakers Preparation NOTE Perform the same steps for right speaker To attach the speakers perform the steps in reverse order CAUTION Do not remove the stand and speaker from the Display unless using an optional bracket to mount it Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the Display on This will prevent it from being damaged 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 Remove the terminal cover as shown in the illustration Fasten the screw Fasten the speaker cable with the holder Connect the ends of the cable to the speaker terminals as shown in the illustration Insert the projecting bulges on the side of the speakers into the corresponding slots in the display Attach
45. 6 Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Contents 6 Trademarks 7 COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NOTICE 7 Patent Notice 7 Supplied accessories 8 Preparation 9 Where to place the TV 9 Setting the TV 10 Attaching speakers 11 Removing the stand 12 Setting the Display on the wall 12 Inserting the batteries 13 Using the remote control unit 13 Cautions regarding remote control unit 13 Part names 14 Display 14 Remote control unit 16 Watching TV 17 Antennas 17 Cable TV converter VCR connection 17 Outdoor antenna connection 19 Turning on the power 20 Turning off the power
46. 747 and 6 516 132 This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming A security card provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as video on demand a cable operator s enhanced program guide and data enhanced television services may require the use of a set top box For more information call your local cable operator Trademarks Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license from BBE Sound Inc Licensed by BBE Sound Inc under USP4638258 5510752 and 5736897 BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound Inc HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 8 Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product NOTE Always use the AC cord supplied with the LCD TV RF cable g1 QCNW A342WJZZ Pages 18 and 19 Remote control unit g1 RRMCGA264WJSA Page 13 AAA size battery g2 Page 13 LC 26GD4U LC 32GD4U LC 37GD4U QACCDA019WJPZ Page 10 AC cord g1 TINS B241WJZZ Operation manual g1 Cable
47. AL Cable then press a b to move down Press ENTER to enter the setting This operation makes the System search for both ANALOG A and B There are 3 kinds of CATV system including Standard HRC and IRC Select the one matches to your TV Select Auto when you do not know which one to select Initial setup 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 13 2 Connect the antenna cable to the Display See pages 17 to 19 3 Plug in the AC cord to the AC outlet See page 10 Channel search Channel auto search makes the System look for all channels viewable in the set area 3 1 2 Language TV Guide On Screen Air Cable CH Search English Espa ol Fran ais Language Air Cable CH Search ANALOG A ANALOG B Air Air DIGITAL Cable STD CH Search ANALOG A 25 Air 20 Found CH Search ANALOG B 25 Cable 20 Found Language Air Cable CH Search ANALOG A ANALOG B Air Air DIGITAL Cable STD Example 2 ANALOG A Air Audio MONO Language setting Select from among 3 languages English French and Spanish Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV when selecting Air or Cable for b
48. Digital broadcasting 1 2 4 3 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Setup Press a b to select Title Display Type and then press ENTER Press c d to select On or Off and then press ENTER Selected item Descroption On Off Channel call displays Channel call does not display Useful adjustment settings 73 Useful adjustment settings Closed caption Your TV is equipped with an internal closed caption decoder Closed caption is the system which allows you to view conversations narration and sound effects in TV programs and home videos as subtitles on your Display Not all programs and videos offer closed caption Please look for the N symbol to ensure that captions will be shown CC1 or CC2 displays subtitles of TV dramas and news programs while allowing a full view of the picture Text1 or Text2 superimposes on the picture other information e g TV guide weather that is independent of the TV in progress 2 ANALOG A Air Audio MONO CC 1 2 CC1 NOTE See page 74 to 76 for the detailed closed caption settings When using Twin Picture functions see page 86 Closed Caption the program on the active screen will be displayed When using Freeze functions closed caption will not be displayed on the right screen still image When the program contains no closed caption dis
49. ENU screen displays Press c d to select Setup 4 3 Press a b to select Auto Sync and then press ENTER Press c d to select Yes and then press ENTER Auto Sync starts and Now adjusting the image displays MENU Setup Auto Sync No Yes NOTE When Auto Sync is successful Auto Sync completed successfully displays If not Auto Sync failed Auto Sync may fail even if Auto Sync completed successfully displays Auto Sync may fail if the computer image has low resolution has unclear black edges or is moved while executing Auto Sync Be sure to connect the PC to the TV and switch it on before starting Auto Sync Fine Sync adjustment PC input mode only Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to change image position using Auto Sync In some cases however manual adjustment is needed to optimize the image Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Setup Press a b to select Fine Sync and then press ENTER Press c d to adjust the item to your desired position NOTE For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values press a b to select Reset and then press ENTER 30 Description Centers the image by moving it to the left or right Centers the image by moving it up or down Adjusts the clock frequency Adjusts the clock phase Selected item H
50. ES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD S FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described herein or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on behalf of Sharp The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser Correction of defects in the manner and for the period of time described herein shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims whether based on contract negligence strict liability or otherwise In no event shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECI
51. FIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Model Specific Section Your Product Model Number amp Description Warranty Period for this Product Additional Item s Excluded from Warranty Coverage if any Where to Obtain Service What to do to Obtain Service LC37GD4U LC 32GD4U LC 26GD4U LC 37GD4U LC 32GD4U LC 26GD4U LCD Color Television Be sure to have this information available when you need service for your Product One 1 year parts and labor from the date of purchase Non rechargeable batteries From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer call Sharp toll free at 1 800 BE SHARP Contact your Sharp Authorized Servicer to obtain in home service for this Product The Servicer will come to your home and if it is necessary to remove the Product the Servicer will reinstall it Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available If you ship the Product be sure it is insured and packaged securely Calling for Service For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service or to obtain product literature accessories supplies or customer assistance please call 1 800 BE SHARP LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza Mahwah New Jersey 07430 2135 SHARP CORPORATIO
52. Fine Sync Page 65 Picture Flip Page 64 Language Page 30 Power Control Setup Option Audio Only Page 70 Input Select Page 66 Output Select Page 71 Quick Shoot Page 71 Center Channel Input Page 84 EZ setup You can run EZ Setup again even after setting up the preset channels Language setting Select from among 3 languages English French and Spanish Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Setup 1 2 Press a b to select EZ Setup and then press ENTER If you already set the Secret No go to step 4 If not skip to step 5 Input the 4 digit secret number by using 0 9 3 MENU Setup EZ Setup Setup Option Secret No 4 5 Press a b to select the desired language listed on the screen and then press ENTER Language Air Cable CH Search English Espa ol Fran ais i LINK Setup Page 25 Digital Setup 28 Basic adjustment settings Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV when selecting Air or Cable for ANALOG A B and DIGITAL 6 7 Searching TV channels Pres
53. HIP is working and then the secret number setting menu displays Enter your 4 digit secret number with 0 9 and then press ENTER At this time V CHIP BLOCK temporarily releases 84 Useful adjustment settings Center Channel Input You can use the display speakers as center speaker when using 5 1ch surrounding sound system 4 Press c d to select On and then press ENTER Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Option and then press ENTER 3 Press a b to select Center Channel Input and then press ENTER Off On NOTE Sound from Center Channel Input terminal is output from the display speaker Display speaker Connect to external audio equipment which supports 5 1ch surround sound system Refer to your external equipment operation manual for details 85 Other viewing options Viewing a list of Digital broadcast channels You can view a list of all currently watchable digital broadcast channels Push CH LIST while watching a digital broadcast A list of all digital channels over the air or cable currently watchable will be displayed Press a b to select the channel you want to watch and then press ENTER to display the selected channel Press c d to scroll between pages of the Channel List NOTE Sometimes the name of the program is not broadcast In that case the program name will not be displayed 1 2 3 WGBH SD CH
54. LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION T L VISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LIQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACI N LC 37GD4U LC 32GD4U LC 26GD4U ENGLISH ESPA OL FRAN AIS ENGLISH LC 37GD4U LC 32GD4U LC 26GD4U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrow head symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product IMPORTANT To aid reporting in case of loss or theft please record the TV s model and serial numbers in the space provided The numbers are located at the rear of the TV Model No Serial No The illustrations and on screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from
55. LIST DTV Air PBS HD WGBH DX 2 1 2 2 2 10 Air Cable Broadcast station CH Number Example Channel List Screen for Over the Air Broadcasts Viewing information of the program You can view information about a digital broadcast you are currently watching Press INFO while watching a digital broadcast Information of the current program will be displayed 1 WGBH SD WGBH DTV Broadcast Signal Input Info Video Audio C C Rating 480i Stereo Optic i Link REC REC OK OK Broadcast station Program Program information Sample program information 86 Other viewing options Twin picture functions Allows you to display two pictures on the screen at one time Twin picture in all cases You can display two same sized pictures except when inputting from INPUT 4 HDMI and INPUT 5 DVI I terminals and CARD Press TWIN PICTURE Twin picture displays and a selected input source image displays Press SELECT to set either screen to be active z displays on the active screen which has sound output Press TWIN PICTURE to exit twin picture NOTE This function does not work under the following input conditions 1INPUT 4 HDMI 2INPUT 5 DVI I 3CARD 4Two pictures from the same source e g INPUT 1 and INPUT 1 5An image will appear on the right side only if it is a 480i signal An SDTV image has a 480p signal so it will not appear either
56. N TO OBTAIN PRODUCT INFORMATION CALL 1 800 BE SHARP OR VISIT www sharpusa com 102 LIMITED WARRANTY Consumer Electronics Products Congratulations on your purchase Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd hereinafter called Sharp gives the following express warranty to the first consumer purchaser for this Sharp brand product when shipped in its original container and sold or distributed in Canada by Sharp or by an Authorized Sharp Dealer Sharp warrants that this product is free under normal use and maintenance from any defects in material and workmanship If any such defects should be found in this product within the applicable warranty period Sharp shall at its option repair or replace the product as specified herein This warranty shall not apply to a Any defects caused or repairs required as a result of abusive operation negligence accident improper installation or inappropriate use as outlined in the owner s manual b Any Sharp product tampered with modified adjusted or repaired by any party other than Sharp Sharp s Authorized Service Centres or Sharp s Authorized Servicing Dealers c Damage caused or repairs required as a result of the use with items not specified or approved by Sharp including but not limited to head cleaning tapes and chemical cleaning agents d Any replacement of accessories glassware consumable or peripheral items required through normal use of the product including but not limited to ea
57. OMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER A PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION SHOULD BE MOVED WITH CARE QUICK STOPS EXCESSIVE FORCE AND UNEVEN SURFACES MAY CAUSE THE PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION TO OVERTURN INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION MODEL LC 37GD4U SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION MODEL LC 32GD4U SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION MODEL LC 26GD4U This device complies
58. OPC effect on the screen while adjusting the brightness of the screen Selected item Off On On Display NOTE When set to On the OPC senses the surrounding light and automatically adjusts the backlight brightness Make sure no object obstructs the OPC sensor which could affect its ability to sense surrounding light When set to On Display OPC effect displays on the screen while OPC is adjusting the screen brightness Contrast OPC Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Advanced Reset 30 0 0 0 0 0 30 30 30 10 40 30 30 30 10 Backlight 8 8 8 Off On On Display C M S Color Management System Color tone is managed using the six color adjustment setting Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Picture 3 Press a b to select Advanced and then press ENTER 4 Press a b to select C M S Hue and then press ENTER 5 Press a b to select a specific adjustment item Press c d to adjust the item to your desired position C M S Hue R Y G C B M Reset 0 0 0 0 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 0 30 30 0 30 30 Changing reds closer to magenta or yellow C M S Saturation C M S Value NOTE For resetting all adjustment items to the factory p
59. Performs step 1 and 2 in My Program 1 2 Press c d to select Delete All and then press ENTER Description Set the frame interval for a slideshow Set the frame order for a slideshow See the right column for My Program setting If set to On the slideshow will play again after showing the last frame Selected item Interval Order Repeat Press CARD and the card mode screen displays 1 6 Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Setting Slide Show 1 5 Repeats the operation in step 4 You can select up to 32 files After selecting all the files you want press RETURN to return to MENU 3 Press c d to select Yes and then press ENTER All the registered numbers are cleared Audio Select You can enjoy the audio from TV or other external equipment during the still image playback Press a b to select Audio Select and then press ENTER 2 3 Press a b c d to select the desired sound output and then press ENTER Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Setting Slide Show 1 46 Using memory card Protecting unprotecting still picture files You can protect any file you do not want to delete 5 6 Press a b to select File Operation and then press ENTER 2 3 4 Slide Show My Program Audio Select File Operation Protect Delete File Delete All Press a b to select Protect and then press ENTER Press a b c d to select the file you want to protect and then pres
60. Pos V Pos Clock Phase Reset H Pos 90 V Pos Clock Phase 39 90 20 1 2 4 3 5 Press a b to select the specific adjustment item 66 Useful adjustment settings Input Select Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 3 Press c d to select Option Press a b to select Input Select and then press ENTER 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 b If the corresponding input is not plugged in you cannot change the input Be sure to connect the equipment beforehand 1 2 Selecting input signal type For setting the signal type of external equipment connected to INPUT 1 and Input 2 terminals 4 Press a b to select a signal type you want to set and then press ENTER If the selected signal type is incorrect images are not displayed or displayed without any color NOTE If you set INPUT1 and INPUT2 to Auto the TV will automatically select the input signal Check the operation manual of the external equipment for the signal type Setting INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 signal selection to Auto when other equipment is connected will result in the following connectivity priority Selecting input source Use this
61. UT 4 terminal DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal CENTER CHANNEL INPUT terminal MONITOR OUTPUT terminals i LINK terminals CableCARD slot ANT CABLE 75 q DIGITAL terminal Instead of AIR IN and CABLE IN terminals the LC 26GD4U has an ANT CABLE 75 q DIGITAL terminal This terminal looks different on the LC 26GD4U INPUT 3 terminals INPUT 1 terminals MONITOR OUTPUT terminals INPUT 2 terminals 16 Part names Remote control unit 3 2 1 17 5 6 4 7 20 18 19 21 22 23 8 24 9 25 10 26 11 28 29 30 13 14 15 12 31 16 33 27 32 1 TV POWER Switches the Liquid Crystal Television power on or Standby See page 20 2 DISPLAY Displays the channel information 3 SOURCE POWER Turns the power of the external equipment on and off 4 External equipment operational buttons Operates the external equipment 5 0 9 Sets the channel 6 A ANALOG B Each button selects the corresponding antenna 7 VOL k k k k k l l l l l Sets the volume See page 23 8 CARD Switches to card mode 9 INFO Displays the program information screen See page 85 10 Virtual Select Virtual Dolby Surround settings See page 36 11 EXIT Turns off the menu screen 12 SELECT Selects the active screen See page 85 13 TWIN PICTURE Sets the twin picture mode Press again to return to normal screen See page 86 14 SLEEP Sets the sleep timer See
62. When you press CHr sor FLASHBACK repeat the same steps for Analog TV Method 2 Using remote control buttons 0 9 and ENTER to select the channels including a decimal point To select a 5 digit channel number e g Channel 310 Press 3s1s0sENTER NOTE Complete the above steps within a few seconds When you enter 0 9 only channel selection will be made if there is no operation for 2 seconds dot can be used instead of ENTER Digital Cable Channels are shown by a number with a maximum of 5 digits 5 ANALOG A Air 5 ANALOG A Air 69 ANALOG A Air 6 ANALOG A Air 22 Digital Air 22 1 22 1 Digital Air 22 Digital Air 2 Digital Air 310 Digital Cable 310 Digital Cable 31 Digital Cable 3 Digital Cable 23 Watching TV Volume adjustment Mute To increase the volume press VOL k k k k k To decrease the volume press VOL l l l l l NOTE Output device Variable sound Output Select Variable Fixed Variable sound Constant as specified Mute VOL l kon the Display operates the same as VOL k l on the remote control unit Audio status When Output Select is set to Variable the indicator on the screen changes as shown below Speaker MONITOR OUT Changing volume sound Changing the volume You can change the volume on the Display or on the remote control unit Using VOL k k k k k l l
63. analog output with the TV s analog input and switch the TV s input mode to external input If a D VHS deck is operated with the TV s control panel during timer recording the recording may fail Do not use the TV s control panel to operate the D VHS deck during timer recording When the TV s control panel is used to record a program what is recorded with the D VHS deck are the pictures and sound of the digital program that the TV is receiving To record the picture and sound of a digital program which the TV is receiving use D VHS tape VHS or S VHS tape will not record The i LINK control panel cannot be used during timer recording The i LINK control panel cannot be displayed together with the TV Guide On Screen or other menus There may be some programs which D VHS decks cannot record With some D VHS decks the quality of the picture may be distorted during fast forwarding or rewinding IEEE 1394 is the IEEE s international standard i LINK and the i LINK logo are registered trademarks of Sony Electronic Inc A copy protection technology is used on D VHS decks that incorporate copyright protection This technology has received the approval of the Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator DTLA an organization that administers copyright protection technologies Some picture and sound data have restrictions on duplication Such data cannot be digitally copied using the i LINK Some
64. and well being Children over 8 years old Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on the screen General Considered acceptable for all age groups Appropriate viewing for the entire family contains very little violence physical verbal or emotional Parental Guidance Intended for a general audience but may not be suitable for younger children under the age of 8 because it could contain controversial themes or issues Over 14 Years Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements of the storyline but it must be integral to the development of plot or character Language usage could be profane and nudity present within the context of the theme Adults Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of violence which while related to the development of plot character or themes are intended for adult viewing Could contain graphic language and portrayals of sex and nudity Description Canadian English ratings Rating Age E G 8anse 13anse 16anse 18anse Exempt programming General All ages and children contains minimal direct violence but may be integrated into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner General but inadvisable for young children May be viewed by a wide public audience but could contain scenes disturbing to children under
65. ans 13ans 16ans 18ans NONE G E Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Setup Input the 4 digit secret number by using 0 9 3 MENU Setup Parental CTRL Setup Option Secret No Press a b to select Parental CTRL and then press ENTER Secret number setting menu displays only when Secret No is set See page 77 V Chip and Status will not be selectable from the menu if you do not first configure your secret number See page 77 5 Press a b to select V Chip and then press ENTER 6 V Chip Secret No Status 4 Example Example 7 83 Useful adjustment settings How to temporarily release the V CHIP BLOCK The V CHIP BLOCK is working and censors a broadcast V CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED displays Reactivating the temporarily released V CHIP BLOCK You can reactivate the temporarily released V CHIP BLOCK as shown below Method 1 Select Status setting from the Parental CTRL menu to reactivate BLOCK See page 77 Method 2 Select V Chip setting MPAA TV Guidelines Can English Ratings or Can French Ratings from the Parental CTRL to reactivate BLOCK See pages 80 and 82 Method 3 Switch off the TV power NOTE Performing any of the three above will activate the V CHIP BLOCK 1 2 Press ENTER while the V C
66. aying an external equipment image 50 Connecting a DVD player 51 Connecting a VCR 52 Connecting a game console or camcorder 52 Connecting a Digital TV STB 53 Connecting HDMI equipment 54 Displaying an image from HDMI equipment 54 Connecting a PC 55 Connecting D VHS Decks i LINK connection 56 About i LINK 56 i LINK connection 56 Connecting two or more D VHS decks 56 Setting the recording mode 57 Setting the Stand by Mode 57 Selecting a D VHS deck i LINK 58 Disabling the TV s operation of a D VHS deck i LINK 58 Deleting a preset D VHS deck i LINK 59 Controlling an i LINK device 59 Automatic input switching to i LINK 60 Recording digital programs with a D VHS deck i LINK 61 Useful adjustment settings 62 Image position AV input mode only 62 Moving the picture on the screen 62 Connecting external speakers 63 Audio Quality Control 64 Auto Sync adjustment PC input mode only 65 Fine Sync adjustm
67. aying an external equipment image Explanation here is for the setting when connecting DVD to INPUT1 terminal INPUT button To watch a DVD image select INPUT1 from INPUT SOURCE menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the Display See page XX INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 i LINK CARD 1 MENU Option Input Select Auto COMPONENT Video For INPUT1 signal Select the desired signal type The setting is stored and can be selected on the INPUT SOURCE menu Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 2 3 Press a b to select Input Select and then press ENTER 4 Press c d to select Option MENU Option Input Select Option Input Select Digital Noise Reduction Output Select Audio Only Quick Shoot Fixed Auto Low Off Center Channel Input Caption Setup Off Title Display type No NOTE If the image does not come in clearly you may need to change the input signal type setting on the Input Select menu Selecting the INPUT signal 51 Using external equipment Connecting a DVD player You can use the INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminals when connecting to a DVD player and other audiovisual equipment NOTE See page 54 for connecting a DVD player with HDMI terminal DVD player Component video cable commercially available Audio cabl
68. cifications Return code Command 4 digits Parameter 4 digits PC Control of the System When a program is set the Display 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 and settings can be made enabling automatic programmed playing Attach an RS 232C cable cross type commercially available to the supplied Din D Sub RS 232C for the connections NOTE This operation system should be used by a person who is accustomed to using computers Communication conditions Set the RS 232C communications settings on the PC to match the display s communications conditions The Display s communications settings are as follows Baud rate Parity bit Data length Stop bit Flow control 9 600 bps 8 bits None 1 bit None Appendix Command format Communication procedure Send the control commands from the PC via the RS 232C connector The display operates according to the received command and sends a response message to the PC Do not send multiple commands at the same time Wait until the PC receives the OK response before sending the next command Eight ASCII codes e CR Command 4 digits Command The text of four characters Parameter 4 digits Parameter 0 9 x blank Parameter Input the parameter values aligning left and fill with blank s for the remainder Be sure that 4 values are input for the
69. ckets under CONTROL CONTENTS As long as that from which the parameter g in the table is a numerical value it may write anything Return code 0DH Response code format Normal response Problem response communication error or incorrect command Return code 0DH O K E R R 96 Appendix Item Model LC 37GD4U TV Function American TV Standard ATSC NTSC System VHF UHF VHF 2 13ch UHF 14 69ch CATV 1 125ch Audio multiplex BTSC System Terminals AV in COMPONENT in INPUT 2 AV in COMPONENT in INPUT 4 HDMI in Type A with HDCP ANALOG ANTENNA 75 q Unbalance F Type for VHF UHF CATV in m 2 out m 1 INPUT 3 S VIDEO in AV in OSD language English French Spanish Power Requirement AC 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption Weight Accessories Operation manual m1 Remote control unit m1 AC cord m1 AAA size battery m2 Cable clamp m1 RF cable m1 Speaker unit m1 Bracket unit m1 only for LC 37GD4U LC 32GD4U TV standard CCIR Receiving Channel Rear INPUT 1 Front As part of policy of continuous improvement SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units There may be some deviations from these values in individual units Specifications LCD panel 37o Advanced Super View amp BLACK TFT LCD Number of dots 3
70. clamp g1 Speaker unit g1 LHLDW0110CEZZ Page 10 Left speaker LC 37GD4U DSP ZA079UJ07 LC 32GD4U DSP ZA076UJ07 Page 11 Right speaker LC 37GD4U DSP ZA079UJ08 LC 32GD4U DSP ZA076UJ08 Page 11 Bracket unit g1 LC 37GD4U LC 32GD4U GCOVAA856WJKB Page 11 Only included with the LC 32GD4U and LC 37GD4U The LC 26GD4U is shipped with the speakers attached The LC 26GD4U is shipped with the speakers attached Speaker unit Color Q ty 4 SILVER 2 Bracket unit BLACK 2 Parts number LX BZA063WJ01 XEBSN40P08000 XEBS940P12000 The parts number for screws Angle 2 LHLDZA375WJKA The parts number for speaker unit 9 Setting the TV in place Handling the Display CAUTION Do not remove the stand and speaker from the Display unless using an optional bracket to mount it Keep enough space above and behind the Display When you move TV carry out by two people or more than it When you move the Display hold the portion of the Display not the speaker Where to place the TV First select the location where to place the TV Selecting the location of the TV Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation Display 1 2 4 inches 10 cm or more Preparation CAUTION Adjust the screen with both hands Put one hand on the Display and tilt the screen while steadying the stand with your other hand LC 37GD
71. de can be minimized by changing the setting of the Standby Mode in i LINK Setup When i LINK is not in use select No in Stand by Mode Press MENU to display the MENU Press c d to select Digital Setup Press a b to select i LINK Setup and then press ENTER 1 2 3 Press a b to select Stand by Mode and then press ENTER 4 Press c d to select Yes or No and then press ENTER 5 Yes Power continues to pass through the i LINK circuit so data can be relayed No Power consumption is minimized during stand by mode Data cannot be sent at this setting NOTE When the main power of the TV is in standby mode POWER indicator lights up in red i LINK control commands cannot be received from a D VHS deck This does not change even if the Stand by Mode is set to Yes To control the TV from a D VHS deck turn the TV power on POWER indicator lights up in green Data cannot be relayed between i LINK devices when all the following conditions are met 1 More than one i LINK device is connected to the TV with i LINK cables 2 Stand by Mode is set to No and 3 The main power of the TV is in standby mode POWER indicator lights up in red When the TV is connected between two i LINK devices in series select Yes in Stand by Mode or connect the TV at an end of the series as shown in the diagram 58 Using external
72. de in Rec Mode and Pre Record Press REC to start recording CARD indicator lights up red Recording information displays in the lower right corner of the screen 1 2 Press H to stop recording To display the remaining record time Press DISPLAY while not recording Remaining record time displays in the lower right corner of the screen NOTE Do not remove the AC cord from the socket Recording stops if you press POWER on the remote control while recording When card has no capacity for recording Card is full displays and stops recording You cannot change the channel or switch the input source while recording Displaying a motion picture Press CARD and the card mode screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Video and then press ENTER 3 Press a b c d to select the file you want to play and then press ENTER Video playback starts 4 Press CARD again to display the operation panel See page XX for the operation panel information When viewing a motion picture by pressing VIEW MODE the picture size changes Small Medium Large NOTE The list of broadcasting type or input signal not available for recording 1 COMPONENT input 2 HDMI input 3 DVI I input 4 Card picture 5 Copy guarded signal 6 V chip blocked program 7 i LINK input 8 DTV Program Rec Mode Use this setting for recording images you are currently watching You can
73. display when the same signal resolution is input again NOTE You can only select the Input Signal on the Setup menu when receiving one of the 6 input signals listed above Digital Noise Reduction Produces a clearer video image 1 2 3 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Option Press a b to select Digital Noise Reduction and then press ENTER Press a b to select the desired level and then press ENTER 4 Off High Low 720g400 848g480 1280g768 640g400 640g480 1024g768 Audio Only When listening to music from a music program you can set the Liquid Crystal display off and enjoy audio only Press c d to select On and then press ENTER Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Digital Noise Reduction Press a b to select Audio Only and then press ENTER 1 2 3 Description Audio is output without screen image Both screen images and audio are output Selected item On Off 71 Useful adjustment settings Description Sound via speaker is adjusted with VOL k l on the remote control unit or VOL l k on the Display Sound via the MONITOR OUTPUT terminal is not adjustable and constantly outputs Sound via the MONITOR OUTPUT terminal is adjusted with VOL k l on the remote control unit or VOL l k on the Display Sound via speaker is muted Selected item Fixed Variable Output Select Allows
74. dynamic stereo sound SAP broadcasts Receive TV broadcasts in either MAIN or SAP sound MAIN sound The normal program soundtrack either in mono or stereo SAP sound Listen to second language supplementary commentary and other information SAP is mono sound If stereo sound is difficult to hear Obtain a clearer sound by manually switching to fixed mono sound mode 2 ANALOG A Air Audio MONO 2 ANALOG A Air Audio ST SAP 2 ANALOG A Air Audio SAP ST 2 ANALOG A Air Audio MONO 2 ANALOG A Air Audio MONO 2 ANALOG A Air Audio STEREO 2 ANALOG A Air Audio MAIN 2 ANALOG A Air Audio SAP 25 Connecting Digital Cable Module Digital Cable Module is called CableCARD By attaching the CableCARD you can receive various digital services provided by your Cable Company To obtain and use a CableCARD you need to first submit an application Please contact your cable company to discuss receiving and application Digital Cable allow you to tune digital and high definition cable channels through the cable antenna This module is called the CableCARD Watching TV Connect the cable antenna to ANT CABLE 75 q DIGITAL IN 2 Insert the CableCARD upper side facing left into the CableCARD slot A message will appear on the screen It might take a couple of minutes before the message appears Call the number on the screen and tell the opera
75. e commercially available AV cable commercially available DVD player 3 5 mm stereo minijack cable commercially available DVI cable Commercially available When using component cable When using composite cable When using DVI cable INPUT 5 DVD player 52 Using external equipment VCR AV cable commercially available Connecting a VCR You can use the INPUT 3 terminal when connecting a VCR and other audiovisual equipment Game console Camcorder S video cable commercially available Connecting a game console or camcorder A game console camcorder and some other audiovisual equipment are conveniently connected using the INPUT 3 terminals NOTE The S video terminal has priority over the video terminals AV cable commercially available S video cable commercially available NOTE The S video terminal has priority over the video terminals 53 Using external equipment Connecting a Digital TV STB You can use the INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminals when connecting a Digital TV STB and other audiovisual equipment Digital TV STB Component video cable commercially available Audio cable commercially available NOTE See page 54 for connecting a Digital TV STB to HDMI terminal AV cable commercially available Digital TV STB Digital TV STB 3 5 mm stereo minijack cable commercially available DVI cable Commercially available
76. e files recorded with digital cameras use the PC card adapter recommended by the corresponding manufacturer The names for PC card adapters vary depending on manufacturers For directions for use of digital cameras or PC card adapters please refer to the operation manual provided for each product You can playback DCF compliant JPEG pictures captured with other devices in the card playback mode DCF Design rule for Camera File system is a standard of the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA This standard specifies the image file format used for images shot with a digital camera Some motion pictures recorded with other devices may not be played back correctly Commercially available memory cards SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard CompactFlash Memory Stick PC card adapter Please use an appropriate PC card adapter commercially available for each memory card Preparing a memory card Insert a memory card commercially available into a PC card adapter commercially available Example Inserting the SD memory card into a PC card adapter Please note the following when using memory cards and PC card adapters to avoid corruption of data or malfunction of the LCD TV set If you use memory cards other than those shown above recording or playing back pictures are not guaranteed Some PC card adapters have restrictions of memory card capacity Refer to the releva
77. e format of image of Digital broadcasting Press a b to select Video Setup and then press ENTER 4 Press a b to select Screen Size and then press ENTER NOTE Manual is factory preset value REC Picture Size Select the screen size to record on 16 9 video Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Digital Setup Press a b to select Video Setup and then press ENTER Press a b to select REC Picture Size and then press ENTER Press c d to select the desired picture size and then press ENTER Selected item Descroption 4 3 TV 16 9 TV Bars may appear on the top and bottom with some programmes Display the full screen and keep a picture quality 1 2 3 4 5 Screen Size REC Picture Size 4 3 TV 16 9 TV Screen Size REC Picture Size Manual Auto Selected item Descroption Manual Auto Broadcasts in formats other than 480i will be converted and displayed in the 1080i format With 480i broadcasts you can change the screen size to the size of your choice All broadcasts will be converted and displayed in the 1080i format 39 Basic adjustment settings DIGITAL Audio setup Select the optical digital audio of Digital broadcasting 1 2 3 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Digital Setup Press a b to select Audio Setup and then press ENTER 4 Press a b to
78. e in an area with good signal reception This way you can view either TV programs or VCR tapes and not be concerned about the position of the VCR s TV VCR switch and you can enjoy stereo tape playback from a stereo VCR B Connecting with Cable Converter without VCR Cable lead in Cable TV converter commercially available OUT IN signal splitter commercially available Coaxial Antenna Cable commercially available Coaxial Antenna Cable commercially available NOTE Be sure to remember what kind of connection is made with your System Switching between ANALOG A and ANALOG B is possible by pressing the A ANALOG B button on the remote control A good color picture depends on a good TV signal So does good multi channel sound Ask your dealer for advice on how to install your outdoor antenna to receive the best possible signal If you subscribe to Cable TV or have a central antenna for your building you may not need an outdoor antenna Cable converter VCR connection continued 19 Watching TV C Connecting Antenna Cable with VCR NOTE Be sure to remember what kind of connection is made with your System Shown here is the preferred method of connecting a VCR to your TV if you are in an area with good signal reception This way you can view either TV programs or VCR tapes and not be concerned about the position of the VCR s TV VCR switch and you can enjoy stereo tape playback from stereo VCR
79. ect the desired color NOTE Default The foreground color specified by broadcasting station or default color For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values press a b to select Reset and then press ENTER NOTE Default The foreground opacity value specified by broadcasting station or default opacity value For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values press a b to select Reset and then press ENTER Background Color Select a character background color Press a b to select Background Color Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Foreground Color 1 2 3 Press c d to select the desired color NOTE Default The background color specified by broadcasting station or default color For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values press a b to select Reset and then press ENTER 76 Useful adjustment settings Background Opacity Select a background opacity value Press a b to select Background Opacity 4 Press c d to select the desired value 5 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Option 3 Press a b to select Caption Setup Caption Size Default Font Style Default Foreground Color Default Foreground Opacity Default Background Color Default Background Opacity Default Character Edge Default Reset A B C 1 2 3 NOTE Default The backgro
80. elect Parental CTRL and then press ENTER Secret number setting menu displays only when Secret No is set See page 77 V Chip and Status will not be selectable from the menu if you do not first configure your secret number See page 77 5 Press a b to select V Chip and then press ENTER 6 V Chip Secret No Status MENU Setup Parental CTRL Press a b to select MPAA and then press ENTER Press a b to adjust the item to your desired position indicates the item is blocked Press RETURN The setting automatically enters Block for any ratings below your selection If Status is not set to On the configuration settings will not work See page 77 7 MPAA TV Guidelines Can English Ratings Can French Ratings PG 13 R NC 17 X NONE PG G TV Parental Guidelines TV Guidelines Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Voluntary movie rating system MPAA 1 2 Press a b to select TV Guidelines and then press ENTER Press a b to adjust the item to your desired position indicates the item is blocked The setting automatically enters Block for any ratings below your selection 3 MPAA TV Guidelines Can English Ratings Can French Ratings L S V D TV G TV PG TV 14 TV MA NONE TV Y7 TV Y When setting an individual content based rating item do as follows 1 Pres
81. ent PC input mode only 65 Input Select 66 Input label 67 Picture flip 67 AV MODE 68 View mode for 4 3 Programs 68 View mode for PC input mode 69 Input signal for PC input mode 70 Digital Noise Reduction 70 Audio only 70 Output Select 71 Quick shoot 71 Sleep timer 71 Title Display Type 72 Closed caption 73 Caption Size 74 Font Style 74 Foreground Color 75 Foreground Opacity 75 Background Color 75 Background Opacity 76 Character Edge 76 7 Contents Secret number setting for parental control AV input mode only 77 Parental control setting V CHIP level 79 How to temporarily release the V CHIP BLOCK 83 Reactivating the tempo
82. equipment Selecting a D VHS deck i LINK In order to control a D VHS deck from the TV you must first choose the D VHS deck to be controlled One D VHS deck can be chosen from up to 16 i LINK connected decks All D VHS decks connected with i LINK cables should automatically appear in the selection screen Press i LINK to display the i LINK control panel Press a b c d to select Model and press ENTER Selection screen appears Press a b to select a device and then press ENTER The control panel for the D VHS deck appears 1 2 3 Disabling the TV s operation of a D VHS deck i LINK By disabling the TV s operation of a D VHS deck the deck can be operated from another i LINK device Press i LINK to display the i LINK control panel Press a b c d to select Model and press ENTER Selection screen appears 1 2 3 NOTE Devices that cannot be used with this TV will not appear in the selection screen When an item in the selection screen is grayed out the item is not recognized by the TV and cannot be selected The item may not be connected properly When there is no D VHS deck connected the message No i LINK model is available appears In this case please connect a D VHS deck See page 57 When there is no D VHS deck selected the selection screen appears In this case please go to step 3 When there is no D VHS deck connected
83. er peripheral devices do not meet the specifications for this TV and therefore cannot be connected Materials that can be recorded with the i LINK Only digital programs can be recorded by D VHS decks connected to this TV using the i LINK i LINK recording is not compatible with ground wave broadcasts or external input signals INPUT terminals 1 through 5 i LINK connection Only an i LINK cable is needed to connect the TV and the D VHS deck VIDEO S VIDEO and AUDIO terminals need not be connected D VHS deck Connecting two or more D VHS decks Up to 16 D VHS decks can be connected using a daisy chain connection with i LINK cables When 3 or more D VHS decks are connected branch connection can be used With branch connections up to 62 D VHS decks can be connected Cautions regarding i LINK connection Please use S400 type i LINK cables Some i LINK devices may not relay data if their power is off This TV can relay data during power off by selecting Yes in the Stand by Mode option in i LINK setup See Page 57 Please do NOT use a loop connection as shown in the diagram When using the i LINK do not turn off the power of or pull the cable from i LINK devices even if that i LINK devices is not in use This may affect the picture and the sound from a D VHS deck in use If devices such as a DVD recorders digital video cameras computers and computer peripheral devices which
84. escription The font specified by broadcasting station or default font Proportional font used in the MENU screen Monospaced with serifs Proportionally spaced with serifs Monospaced without serifs Proportionally spaced without serifs Casual font type Cursive font type Small capitals Selected item Default Type 0 Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 Type 5 Type 6 Type 7 NOTE Default The caption size specified by broadcasting station or default size For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values press a b to select Reset and then press ENTER NOTE For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values press a b to select Reset and then press ENTER 75 Useful adjustment settings Foreground Color Select a character foreground color 4 Press a b to select Foreground Color Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Option 3 Press a b to select Caption Setup Caption Size Default Font Style Default Foreground Color Default Foreground Opacity Default Background Color Default Background Opacity Default Character Edge Default Reset A B C 1 2 3 Foreground Opacity Select a foreground opacity value Press a b to select Foreground Opacity Press c d to select the desired value Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Foreground Color 1 2 3 5 Press c d to sel
85. eviously memorized position Moving the picture on the screen You can move the picture around on the screen Press a b c d to move an image on the screen to the desired position Press ENTER to return to the initial image position NOTE While pressing a b c d an on screen image Adjusting Position displays to the desired position This setting cannot be stored Once the TV shuts down or enters standby mode the setting is erased To move the picture around the screen again you must perform the above procedure again The image position setting using the steps on page 63 can be stored Select either according to your objectives TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 and INPUT4 can each adjust the image position setting on this page The same for view modes An on screen image from PC and card cannot be moved around Even when the image fills the screen its position can be adjusted with this function Press ENTER to reset the image to original positions 63 Rear view Useful adjustment settings Connecting external speakers When using external speakers Change the speaker setting to external speakers See page 64 Make sure to connect the speaker terminal and cable polarity L properly The speaker terminals have plus L and minus polarity Plus is red and minus is black The cables are also divided into plus and minus When connecting the
86. ew Secret No Secret No Clear New Secret No Input Secret No Reconfirm Input the new 4 digit number using 0 9 Input the same 4 digit number on the Reconfirm screen as in step 6 to confirm 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 1 2 Input the 4 digit secret number by using 0 9 3 5 4 Press a b to select Secret No and then press ENTER Press c d to select Yes and then press ENTER Your secret number is cleared Press a b to select Secret No Clear and then press ENTER NOTE See page 77 for re registering with a new secret number after being cleared As a precautionary measure make a note of your secret number and keep it in a familiar place If you lose or forget your secret number initialize the Liquid Crystal Television to return all settings except for the TV channel settings to factory preset values See page 100 If the secret number is cleared the Status setting automatically sets to Off V Chip and Status will not be selectable from the menu New Secret No Secret No Clear Yes No Press a b to select Secret No and then press ENTER New Secret No Secret No Clear New Secret No Input Secret No
87. f the image is missing or the image is out of position Strange color light color or color misalignment Power is suddenly turned off No picture No sound The upgrade screen will continue to be displayed indefinitely Alternatively it may appear and disappear repeatedly Problem Possible Solution Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit See page 20 If the indicator on the Display lights up red press TV POWER on the remote control unit Is the AC cord disconnected See page 10 Has the main power been turned on See page 20 External influences such as lightning static electricity may cause improper operation In this case operate the unit after first turning on the power of the Display or unplugging the AC cord and replugging it in after 1 or 2 minutes Is the FUNCTION set correctly Set it to the TV setting position Are batteries inserted with polarity e f aligned See page 13 Are batteries worn out Replace with new batteries Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting Is a fluorescent light illuminated near the remote control sensor Is the image position correct See page 62 Are screen mode adjustments such as picture size made correctly See pages 68 and 69 The video playback setting has been affected as a result of moving the image position when playing back a still image in card mode It is rec
88. ially available OUT IN 2 way signal splitter commercially available Coaxial Antenna Cable commercially available Coaxial Antenna Cable commercially available Video Cable commercially available Audio Cable commercially available VCR A 1 Connecting with cable TV Converter and VCR NOTE Be sure to remember what kind of connection is made with your System Shown here is the preferred method of connecting a VCR and CATV Converter to your TV if you are in an area with good signal reception This way you can view either TV programs or VCR tapes and not be concerned about the position of the VCR s TV VCR switch and you can enjoy stereo tape playback from a stereo VCR While in STANDBY no signal outputs from ANT A OUT 18 Watching TV A 2 Connecting with cable converter using AUX terminals for audio and video output If your cable TV converter has both RF OUTPUT and AUX terminals it is recommended to connect it as shown in example A 1 VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN Cable lead in IN signal splitter commercially available OUT VIDEO AUDIO Coaxial Antenna Cable commercially available RF Cable Supplied Cable TV Converter VCR Video Cable commercially available Audio Cable commercially available NOTE Be sure to remember what kind of connection is made with your System Shown here is the preferred method of connecting a VCR and CATV Converter to your TV if you ar
89. id Crystal Television please read the following precautions carefully before using the product 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servic
90. in material or workmanship relating to the product including damages for the loss of time or use of this Sharp product or the loss of information The purchaser will be responsible for any removal reinstallation transportation and insurance costs incurred Correction of defects in the manner and period of time described herein constitute complete fulfillment of all obligations and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the product and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims whether based on contract negligence strict liability or otherwise WARRANTY PERIODS Parts amp Labour exceptions noted Audio Products 1 year Camcorder 1 year DVD Products 1 year Projector 1 year lamp 90 days LCD amp Plasma Display TV 1 year Microwave Oven 1 year magnetron component 4 additional years Television Products 1 year picture tube component 1 additional year VCR Products 1 year Vacuum Cleaner 1 year To obtain the name and address of the nearest Authorized Sharp Service Centre or Dealer please contact SHARP ELECTRONICS OF CANADA LTD 335 Britannia Road East Mississauga Ontario L4Z 1W9 For more information on this Warranty Sharp Extended Warranty Offers Sharp Canada Products Accessory Sales Dealer or Service Locations please call 905 568 7140 Visit our Web site www sharp ca VALID IN CANADA ONLY Revision 04 22 03
91. ing the deck cannot be operated using the TV s control panel When the TV s control panel is used to record a program what is recorded with the D VHS deck are the pictures and sound of the digital program that the TV is receiving To record the picture and sound of a digital program which the TV is receiving use D VHS tape VHS or S VHS tape will not record The i LINK control panel cannot be used during timer recording Model Input PLAY PWR D VHS Stop 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 62 Useful adjustment settings Image position AV input mode only For adjusting a picture s horizontal and vertical position 1 2 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Setup 4 5 3 Press a b to select Position and then press ENTER Press a b to select H Pos or V Pos Reset H Pos 0 10 10 V Pos 0 20 20 Press c d to adjust the item to your desired position Description Centers the image by moving it to the left or right Centers the image by moving it up or down Selected item H Pos V Pos NOTE For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values press a b to select Reset and then press ENTER Adjustments are stored separately according to input source You can easily move the image position as shown on this page but when the power is switched off the image will return to the pr
92. ing remote control function 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 Presetting manufacturer codes Press FUNCTION until the LED for your device lights up After the LED for your device lights up if you press FUNCTION for three seconds and enter the code registration mode the LED will blink Press 0 9 to enter the manufacturer code See page 88 Preset mode is finished once the LED no longer lights up 1 2 3 After registering the code the LED will stop blinking then turn off after one second If you perform an incorrect operation the LED will blink quickly then turn off 4 88 Other viewing options Manufacturer codes Akai Audio Broksonic Canon Capehart Craig Curtis Mathis Daewoo DBX Dynatech Emerson Fisher Funai G E Goldstar Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penney JVC Kenwood Lloyds Magnavox Magnin Marantz Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi Montgomery Ward Multitech NEC Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips RCA Realistic Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Sony Sound Design Sylvania Symphonic Tatung Teac Teknika Thomas TMK Toshiba Video Concepts Yamaha Zenith 25 26 37 15 22 30 32 04 34 10 31 04 34 15 22 30 29 21 32 35 09 10 11 28 29 04 24 06 47 04 04 06 24 30 15 41 42 53 14 15 29 04 05 08 31 30 0
93. ing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 16 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 17 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 18 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the AC cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions
94. is not TV display it will input switch to TV same function as CH Toggle operation of a closed caption Toggle Side Bar AV S Stretch AV Zoom AV Stretch AV Normal PC Zoom PC Stretch PC Dot by Dot PC On Off OFF OFF TIMER 30 MIN The channel number of TV The channel number of TV 1 The channel number of TV 1 Toggle 1 125 AUTO P O W R I T G D I T V D I A V D I C R D I N P 1 I N P 5 INPUT SELECTION A TOGGLE i LINK INPUT SELECTION B AV MODE SELECTION VOLUME POSITION VIEWMODE Dolby Virtual SLEEP TIMER CHANNEL ANTENA SELECT CC DIRECT ANALOG DIGITAL CH UP CH DOWN CHANNEL H POSITION H POSITION V POSITION CLOCK PHASE INPUT 1 INPUT 5 A V M D V O L M H P O S V P O S C L C K P H S E A C D V O F T M D C C H C H U P C H D W C L C P W I D E 0 x 0 x 0 5 6 7 8 1 2 0 0 0 x x x 1 1 2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DIGITAL
95. isplay never carry it by holding onto the speaker Be sure to always carry the Display by two people holding it with two hands one hand on each side of the Display Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Lightning For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power line surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 5 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 Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit
96. ith sound POWER indicator Off The TV is in standby Press TV POWER on the remote control NOTE The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the first time If the TV has been turned on before the EZ setup will not be invoked See page XX to try EZ setup from the Setup menu Turning off the power Press TV POWER on the remote control The TV enters standby mode and the image on the screen disappears The POWER indicator on the Display gradually turns off Press POWER on the Display The POWER indicator on the Display gradually turns off The Power will not turn off unless the AC cord is pulled out from the wall outlet NOTE If you are not going to use this TV for a long period of time be sure to remove the AC cord from the power outlet Watching TV CAUTION Please do not unplug the AC cord when the POWER indicator is red When CableCARD inserted Standby OFF Standby TV Guide On Screen function is downloading data CableCARD is downloading data Lighting Blue Lights off Lighting Red Lighting Blue Lights off Lighting Red Lighting Red 21 Watching TV Press a b to select the desired language listed on the screen and then press ENTER Press c d to select Air or Cable for ANALOG A then press a b to move down Press c d to select Air or Cable for ANALOG B Press c d to select Air or Cable for DIGIT
97. itted Parental guidance suggested Some material may not be suitable for children Parents strongly cautioned Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian age varies in some jurisdictions No one 17 and under admitted X is an older rating that is unified with NC 17 but may be encoded in the data of older movies Description X Content rating can be set TV Parental Guidelines TV Y All children TV Y7 Directed to older children TV G General audience TV PG Parental Guidance suggested TV 14 Parents strongly cautioned TV MA Mature audience only Rating Suggested age Content FV Fantasy violence V Violence S Sexual situation L Adult language D Sexually suggestive dialog X X X X X X X X X X X X a If you select PG 13 this will automatically block the higher ratings R NC 17 and X NOTE Voluntary movie rating system only uses an age based rating MENU Setup Parental CTRL MPAA TV Guidelines Can English Ratings Can French Ratings PG 13 R NC 17 X NONE PG G 80 Useful adjustment settings Voluntary movie rating system MPAA Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Setup Input the 4 digit secret number by using 0 9 3 Press a b to s
98. layback 2 4 6 5 7 8 3 1 91 Other viewing options DVD control buttons The remote control unit button will function as follows when the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is set to DVD When the input selector button having the same number as the input terminal connecting a DVD player is pressed these players can operate using 1 to 10 1 U Pressing quickly once takes you to the start of the next chapter Each time you press it you move ahead to the start of the next chapter 2 T Pressing quickly once takes you to the start of the chapter currently playing Each time you press it you move back to the start of the previous chapter 3 SOURCE POWER Turns the power of the DVD player on and off 4 F Sets pauses and still pictures 5 G Continue pressing to go backward 6 H Playback stops when pressing once With some DVD players pressing the button twice may open the disc tray 7 MENU When this button is pressed the DVD menu will display 8 ENTER a b c d ENTER Press to activate the selected function a b c d Press the button to select items on the DVD MENU screen 9 J Continue pressing for fast forward 10 I Starts playback 3 10 5 6 2 8 1 7 4 9 92 Appendix No power Unit cannot be operated Remote control unit does not operate Picture is cut off with sidebar screen When playing back video in card mode a part o
99. lect Delete and then press ENTER The selected D VHS deck is deleted from the list Select Cancel to undelete a device 4 The i LINK control panel NOTE The input selection button is used to select either digital broadcasting or i LINK input Model Input PLAY PWR D VHS Stop 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Type Maker Model Type Cancel Connection Maker Model Model Input 1 D VHS PLAY PWR PWR 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cassette inserted Type of Videotape Tape Format Write Protect on When the defeat tabs are broken recording is impossible Function selected with the cursor Power On Off STOP PLAY PAUSE REC START Skip back REWIND FAST FORWARD Skip forward Status Display i LINK device number Maker s name Model Go to Model Selection screen Select input Current operation Tape Counter Timer Status D VHS recorder can not be operated when timer is set 60 NOTE Even when a connected D VHS deck is playing input signal can be switched to digital broadcasting by shifting the cursor to the input selection button and pressing ENTER This TV may not be able to operate some D VHS decks using the control panel or to display picture and or sound input from some D VHS decks Depending on the D VHS deck this TV s i LINK may not allow viewing of VHS and S VHS tape or analog recorded D VHS tape In this case connect the D VHS deck s
100. left right speakers be sure to connect the plus minus terminals with the correct cables NOTE Unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet before installing the speakers CAUTION Make sure external speakers have 4 ohm and 10 watt specifications Connect the plus minus terminals with the correct cables Incorrect connection may cause a short How to connect the speaker cable Push down the tab Insert the end of the cable 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 Lift the tab back up 64 Useful adjustment settings Audio Quality Control Audio Quality Control automatically optimizes the audio quality to suit internal supplied speakers Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Setup 1 2 Press c d to select Equalizer or Flat and then press ENTER 5 Press a b to select Speaker Setup and then press ENTER 3 Press a b to select Audio Quality Control and then press ENTER 4 Description Sets the optimum Audio Quality Control for the attached speakers When you are using your own speakers output the original sound without using Audio Quality Control Selected item Equalizer Flat NOTE When DOLBY Virtual is on Audio Quality Control automatically sets to Flat 65 Useful adjustment settings 1 2 Auto Sync adjustment PC input mode only For automatically adjusting the PC image Press MENU and the M
101. menu to select the input source INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 1 COMPONENT VIDEO 2 VIDEO Press INPUT to select INPUT5 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press a b to select the equipment connected to INPUT 5 terminal and then press ENTER 1 2 4 3 5 Display INPUT button INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 INPUT5 i LINK CARD Press c d to select Option Press a b to select Input Select and then press ENTER MENU Option Input Select Option Input Select Output Select Audio Only Quick Shoot Fixed ANALOG PC Off Center Channel Input Off MENU Option Input Select DIGITAL PC ANALOG PC DIGITAL AV ANALOG AV DVI input signal setting 67 Useful adjustment settings Input Label Lets you set the input terminal displayed using the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 3 4 Press c d to select Setup Press a b to select Input Label and then press ENTER 1 2 INPUT SOURCE TV DVD INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 INPUT5 i LINK CARD Press a b c d to select the new name for the channel and then press ENTER Example NOTE You cannot change labels if the INPUT SOURCE is TV i LINK or CARD Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Input Label 1 2 Press a b to select the desired mode and then press ENTER P
102. n press ENTER Rec Mode Pre Record Repeat Play File Operation Protect Delete File Delete All Press a b to select Protect and then press ENTER Press a b c d to select the file you want to protect and then press ENTER Protect mark displays Select the file with a protect mark and press ENTER to cancel file protect Press CARD and the card mode screen displays 1 5 6 Repeats the operation in step 4 After setting the files you want to protect press RETURN to return to MENU Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 2 3 Press c d to select Card Setup 4 Press a b to select Video Setup and then press ENTER 7 8 9 49 Using memory card Deleting a motion picture file 5 6 2 3 4 Press a b to select Delete File and then press ENTER Press a b c d to select the file you want to delete and then press ENTER Repeat step 1 to 5 in Protecting motion picture files 1 Press c d to select Yes and then press ENTER NOTE You cannot delete a protected file on the card Do not turn off the power or take out a card when deleting a file The card may malfunction Repeat the operations in steps 7 and 8 above After deleting the images you no longer need press RETURN to return to MENU Deleting all motion picture files Press a b to select Delete All and then press ENTER Press c d to select Yes
103. nt operation manual for such restrictions Some pictures which have been created modified or copied on your PC may not be played back Do not bend drop or apply a shock to memory cards or PC card adapters Keep memory cards or PC card adapters away from heat water or direct sunlight Do not dismantle or modify memory cards or PC card adapters Refer to the appropriate operation manuals for details on using or keeping memory cards or PC card adapters Do not turn the LCD TV set off while a memory card is in operation e g playing back recording or displaying a slideshow Notes on using memory cards and PC card adapter SmartMedia miniSD Card Memory Stick PRO xD Picture Card Microdrive PC Card Hard Disk 42 Using memory card Card Setup mode menu items Card Setup Still Setup Slide Show File Operation Video Setup Format Audio Select My Program Rec Mode Repeat Play Pre Record Yes No File Operation Interval Repeat Order Setup Delete All Off TV Input1 Input5 Protect Delete File Delete All SP LP EP On Off Off File All Protect Delete File Delete All 1 10 15 20 25 30 45 60 Sec 15 30 60 Min Normal Random My Program On Off CARD STILL 0001 0045 ORDER NORMAL REPEAT OFF PREV NEXT SLIDE SHOW 1 3 4 5 6 2 CARD VIDEO 0001 0045 REPEAT OFF Play Mode SP 0 0 1 5 2 5 PLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6
104. o the channel that you wish to watch 3 FLASHBACK Press to switch between the current channel and the channel you were watching immediately before 4 CH a b Press CH a or CH b to tune in a higher or lower channel Some manufacturers do not preset FLASHBACK NOTE CABLE and SAT cannot be selected at the same time 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 SAT control buttons 1 SOURCE POWER Turns the Satellite broadcast tuner power on and off 2 0 9 DOT Press a button or buttons that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch 3 ENTER a b c d ENTER Press to activate the selected function a b c d Press the button to select items on the SAT GUIDE screen or SAT MENU screen NOTE CABLE and SAT cannot be selected at the same time 90 Other viewing options VCR control 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 CH a b 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 F Sets pauses and still pictures 4 G Rewinds the tape and allows picture search 5 H Stops the tape transport 6 REC Starts recording 7 J Rapidly advances the tape and allows picture search 8 I Starts p
105. ommended not to move the image position when playing back images from a card Adjust the picture tone See pages 31 to 34 Is the room too bright The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright Check the input signal setting See page 66 Is the sleep timer set See page 71 Check the power control settings See page 36 The unit s internal temperature has increased Remove any objects blocking vent or clean the vent Is connection to other components correct See pages 51 to 57 Is correct input signal source selected after connection See page 66 Is the correct input selected See page 66 Is a non compatible signal being input See page 93 Is picture adjustment correct See pages 31 to 34 Is On selected in Audio Only See page 70 Is the volume too low See page 23 Is Variable selected in Output Select See page 71 Is On selected in Center Channel Input See page 84 Is the cable antenna connected Remove the CableCARD reconnect the Antenna correctly and then reinsert the CableCARD If the problem is still not resolved contact your cable company Troubleshooting Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments When the unit is used in a low temperature space e g room office the picture may leave trails or appear slightly delayed This is not a malfunction and the unit
106. oor select Auto Select the internal color space conversion method when an RGB signal is input Normally select Auto Select the signal amplitude range Normally select Standard Set whether or not to use VIEW MODE based on signal recognition including an HDMI signal 55 Using external equipment Connecting a PC Use the INPUT 5 terminal to connect a PC NOTE Refer to page 81 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV PC with DVI terminal 3 5 mm stereo minijack cable commercially available DVI cable Commercially available 3 5 mm stereo minijack cable commercially available PC with analog RGB terminal RGB DVI conversion cable Commercially available 56 Connecting D VHS Decks i LINK connection Using external equipment About i LINK i LINK is an interface connection using a serial transfer system and is able to transfer multimedia data such as digital images and digital sound between devices that have i LINK terminals i LINK is a term defined in the IEEE 1394 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers standard Currently the transfer speeds are at 100 Mbps 200 Mbps and 400 Mbps each of them expressed as S100 S200 and S400 respectively On this TV the maximum speed is 400 Mbps i LINK devices that can be connected to this TV Only D VHS decks can be connected to this TV Other devices such as DVD recorders digital video cameras computers or comput
107. or OPC sensor Display POWER button INPUT button VOLUME buttons VOLl k CHANNEL buttons CHs r Remote control sensor OPC Optical Picture Control See page 33 SLEEP indicator OPC indicator Headphone jack CARD indicator The examples use throughout this manual are based on the 32GD4U model 15 LC 37GD4U LC 32GD4U LC 26GD4U Part names Display Press RESET if the system cannot return to its original state after performing various operations AV MODE resets to DYNAMIC Fixed TV channel returns to initial channel setting Air 2ch Cable 1 or 2ch Twin picture resets to normal Audio setting initializes Dolby virtual resets to off Image position initializes Press SYSTEM RESET if the system does not operate after starting up NOTE Pressing RESET will not work if the System is in standby mode indicator lights red Pressing RESET will not delete channel preset or secret number See page 66 for clearing the secret number when you know it See page 100 for initializing to the factory preset values when you forget your secret number RESET INPUT 3 terminals SYSTEM RESET ANALOG A IN terminal ANALOG B IN terminal ANALOG A OUT terminal DC OUTPUT terminal Terminal for expanded functionality in the near future EXTERNAL SPEAKER terminals AC INPUT terminal RS 232C terminal INPUT 2 terminals INPUT 1 terminals INPUT 5 terminals INP
108. oth ANALOG A and B Example NOTE Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV when selecting Air or Cable for both ANALOG A B and DIGITAL If no channel is found make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV and try EZ setup again see page 27 Press c d to select Yes for ANALOG A then press a b to move down Press c d to select Yes for ANALOG B then press a b to move down Press c d to select Yes for DIGITAL AIR Cable and press UP DOWN to move down Select Search Start and then press ENTER ANALOG A Yes ANALOG B No Yes No DIGITAL Yes No Search Start Language Air Cable CH Search CH Search DIGITAL 25 Cable 20 Found DIGITAL Cable 22 Watching TV Changing channels Analog TV You can change channels in several ways NOTE While watching a broad cast press A ANALOG B to view the image received from the other tuner Method 1 Using CHr s on the remote control unit or on the display Method 2 1 Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned channel 2 Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the currently tuned channel NOTE FLASHBACK will not work if no channel has been changed after TV is turned on Method 3 Using remote control buttons 0 9 andENTER to select up to 125 channels for VHF UHF CATV To select a 1 or 2 digit channel number e g Channel 5 Press 5s ENTER
109. plays in the closed caption information Four kinds of closed caption service CC1 CC2 Text1 Text2 are available However selectable service CC1 CC2 Text1 Text2 are depends on the programs contains Closed caption information 1 2 Press CC Present Closed caption information displays Press CC while the Closed caption information in still on the screen You can sequentially select a closed caption service which you prefer Depending on the signal information such as 1 4 or 1 2 will appear 1 2 shows the first of two services Example When a program has two services CC1 and Text 1 closed caption will toggles like below 1 2 CC1 2 2 Text1 OFF 74 Useful adjustment settings Caption Size Select a caption size 4 Press a b to select Caption Size Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Option 3 Press a b to select Caption Setup Caption Size Default Font Style Default Foreground Color Default Foreground Opacity Default Background Color Default Background Opacity Default Character Edge Default Reset A B C 1 2 3 Font Style Select a font style Press a b to select Font Style 4 Press c d to select the desired style 5 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Option 3 Press a b to select Caption Setup 5 Press c d to select the desired size D
110. r more brightness For more color intensity Skin tones become greenish For more sharpness cbutton The screen dims For less contrast For less brightness For weaker red For weaker green For weaker blue Selected item Backlight Contrast Brightness Red Green Blue dbutton The screen brightens For more contrast For more brightness For stronger red For stronger green For stronger blue Picture adjustments Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 3 4 Press a b to select a specific adjustment item Press c d to adjust the item to your desired position Press c d to select Picture NOTE For resetting all adjustment items to factory preset values press a b to select Reset press ENTER press c d to select Yes and then press ENTER NOTE Select Advanced and then press ENTER to set C M S Hue C M S Saturation and C M S Value 33 OPC setting Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen Press c d to select Picture 2 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 Press a b to select OPC Press c d to select On or On Display 3 4 Basic adjustment settings Description The brightness is fixed at the value set in Backlight see page XX Automatically adjusts Displays the
111. rarily released V CHIP BLOCK 83 Center Channel Input 84 Other viewing options 85 Viewing a list of Digital broadcast channels 85 Viewing information of the program 85 Twin picture functions 86 Presetting remote control function 86 Appendix 92 Troubleshooting 92 PC compatibility chart 93 RS 232C port specifications 94 Specifications 96 Optional accessory 96 Dimensional drawings 97 COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NOTICE It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 4 907 093 5 315 448 6 381
112. reset values press a b to select Reset and then press ENTER You can select C M S Saturation or C M S Value here instead of selecting C M S Hue Description This is a standard to adjust the color either more reddish or more bluish in tone Increases or decreases the saturation of a selected color A higher value makes the image brighter A lower value makes the image darker Selected item C M S Hue C M S Saturation C M S Value 34 Basic adjustment settings Color temperature For a better white balance use color temperature correction 4 5 Press a b to select Color Temp and then press ENTER Description White with Bluish tone White with Reddish tone Selected item High Mid High Middle Mid Low Low Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Picture 3 Press a b to select Advanced and then press ENTER C M S Hue C M S Saturation C M S Value Color Temp Black 3D Y C Monochrome Film Mode I P Setting High Mid High Middle Mid Low Low Black For easier viewing change the viewing depth by selecting a level for automatically adjusting the dark portion of an image Press a b to select the desired level and then press ENTER Press a b to select Black and then press ENTER Press c d to select On and then press ENTER Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Color
113. ress ENTER Press a b to select Mode1 or Mode2 and then press ENTER Description No power management Factory preset value If no signal inputs for 8 minutes the power shuts down Even if you start using the PC and the signal inputs again the TV stays off The TV turns on again by pressing TV POWER on the remote control unit See page 20 Press POWER on the display will have the same result If no signal inputs for 8 seconds the power shuts down When you start using the PC and the signal inputs again the TV turns on Selected item Off Mode1 Mode2 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in No signal off 3 2 1 Off Mode1 Mode2 NOTE When using a digital PC and setting Mode2 in Power management the power may not turn back on automatically even if the signal inputs again If you turn off the power by disconnecting AC cord when setting Mode2 in power management the TV may not function properly after turning the power on again In such case press TV POWER on the remote control unit Press POWER on the display will have the same result 38 Basic adjustment settings DIGITAL Digital Setup This setting allows you to set the image of Digital broadcasting Video Setup You can adjust the settings for Digital image 1 2 3 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Digital Setup Screen Size Set th
114. ress a b to select Picture Flip and then press ENTER 3 Standard normal image Mirror mirror image ABC ABC ABC ABC Upside Down upside down image Rotate rotated image Picture Flip You can set the orientation of the picture 68 Useful adjustment settings AV MODE AV MODE gives you six viewing options to choose from to best match environment of the System which can vary due to factors like room brightness type of program watched or the type of image input from external equipment Description For a highly defined image in a normally bright room For a movie Lowers image brightness for easier viewing Allows the user to customize settings as desired You can set the mode for each input source Changing image and sound settings to factory preset values No adjustments are allowed For a clear cut image emphasizing high contrast for sports viewing Selected item STANDARD MOVIE GAME USER DYNAMIC Fixed DYNAMIC Press AV MODE Present AV MODE displays Press AV MODE again before the mode displayed on the screen disappears The mode changes as shown below 1 2 Mode selection for TV INPUT 1 to 5 i LINK and CARD mode Example Mode selection for the PC terminal Example AV MODE MOVIE AV MODE STANDARD AV MODE DYNAMIC AV MODE GAME AV MODE USER ANALOG A AV MODE DYNAMIC Fixed AV MODE STANDARD AV MODE USER PC
115. rphones remote controls AC adapters batteries temperature probe stylus trays filters belts ribbons cables and paper e Any cosmetic damage to the surface or exterior that has been defaced or caused by normal wear and tear f Any damage caused by external or environmental conditions including but not limited to transmission line power line voltage or liquid spillage g Any product received without appropriate model serial number and CSA cUL markings h Any products used for rental or commercial purposes i Any installation setup and or programming charges Should this Sharp product fail to operate during the warranty period warranty service may be obtained upon delivery of the Sharp product together with proof of purchase and a copy of this LIMITED WARRANTY statement to an Authorized Sharp Service Centre or an Authorized Sharp Servicing Dealer In home warranty service may be provided at Sharp s discretion on any Sharp television with the screen size of 27 or larger and on any Sharp Over the Range Microwave Oven This warranty constitutes the entire express warranty granted by Sharp and no other dealer service centre or their agent or employee is authorized to extend enlarge or transfer this warranty on behalf of Sharp To the extent the law permits Sharp disclaims any and all liability for direct or indirect damages or losses or for any incidental special or consequential damages or loss of profits resulting from a defect
116. s ENTER Protect mark displays Select the file with a protect mark and press ENTER to cancel file protect Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Audio Select 1 Repeats the operation in step 4 After setting the files you want to protect press RETURN to return to MENU NOTE You cannot delete a protected file on the card Deleting a still image file 5 6 2 3 4 Press a b to select Delete File and then press ENTER Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Protecting still picture files 1 Press a b c d to select the file you want to delete and then press ENTER Press c d to select Yes and then press ENTER NOTE You cannot delete a protected file on the card Do not turn off the power or take out a card when deleting a file The card may malfunction Repeat the operations in steps 7 and 8 above After deleting the images you no longer need press RETURN to return to MENU Deleting all still image files 2 3 Press a b to select Delete All and then press ENTER Press c d to select Yes and then press ENTER Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Protecting still picture files 1 NOTE You cannot delete a protected file on the card Do not turn off the power or take out a card when deleting a file The card may malfunction 47 Using memory card Recording a motion picture Use this setting to record images you are currently watching Record with the settings ma
117. s c d to select Air or Cable for ANALOG A then press a b to move down Press c d to select Air or Cable for ANALOG B Press c d to select Cable STD Cable HRC or Cable IRC for DIGITAL cable Press ENTER to enter the setting This operation makes the System search for both ANALOG A and B There are 3 kinds of CATV system including Standard HRC and IRC Select the one matches to your TV Select Auto when you do not know which one to select Channel search Channel auto search makes the System look for all channels viewable in the set area MENU Setup EZ Setup CH Search ANALOG A 25 Air 20 Found MENU Setup EZ Setup CH Search ANALOG B 2 Cable 20 Found Example NOTE If no channel is found make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV and try EZ setup again Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV when selecting Air or Cable for both ANALOG A and B Press c d to select Yes for ANALOG A then press a b to move down Press c d to select Yes for ANALOG B then press a b to move down Press c d to select Cable STD Cable HRC or Cable IRC for DIGITAL cable ANALOG A Yes ANALOG B No Yes No DIGITAL Yes No Search Start Language Air Cable CH Search MENU Setup EZ Setup CH Search DIGITAL 25 Air 20
118. s d to access block content items from the currently selected age based rating item 2 Press a b to select an individual item and then press ENTER to unblock is removed Repeat the same steps for other items 3 Press c or RETURN to register after all individual content rating items are set MPAA TV Guidelines Can English Ratings Can French Ratings L S V D TV G TV PG TV 14 TV MA NONE TV Y7 TV Y 4 Example Example Example If Status is not set to On the configuration settings will not work See page 77 81 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 When setting the V CHIP on the Canadian system you can choose either the Canadian English ratings or the Canadian French ratings Rating Age E C C8e G PG 14e 18e Exempt Includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming Children Intended for younger children under the age of 8 years Pays careful attention to themes that could threaten their sense of security
119. s the original aspect ratio in a full screen display Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen display The top and bottom of the image is slightly cropped An image fully fills the screen Detects the resolution of the signal and displays an image with the same number of pixels on the screen 1024g768 Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen display The top and bottom of the image is slightly cropped Detects the resolution of the signal and displays an image with the same number of pixels on the screen An image fully fills the screen a Screen size images NOTE Connect the PC before making adjustments See page 55 Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type Press VIEW MODE The View mode menu displays 1 2 Press VIEW MODE or a b to select a desired item on the menu 70 Useful adjustment settings Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press a b to select Input Signal and then press ENTER 3 Press c d to select Setup Press a b to select the desired input signal on the display 4 640 x 480 848 x 480 Example Input signal for PC input mode Some input signals may have to be registered manually to display properly The pairs of input signals resolutions in the list below are not distinguishable when received In such case you have to set the correct signal manually After setting once it will
120. select PCM or Dolby Digital and then press ENTER Selected item Descroption PCM Dolby Digital The optical putput terminal outputs audio signal by PCM form If your digital audio sysytem does not support Dolby Digital select PCM The optical output terminal outputs audio signal by Dolby Digital form It reproduces sound from surround program of digital PCM Dolby Digital 40 Important notes on using memory cards We will not be liable for misuse of the LCD TV set any troubles during use or other problems or any damages arising out of the use of the LCD TV set except for the cases for which we are liable by statute If you or other people misuse the LCD TV set or the LCD TV set is affected by static electricity or electrical noise the recorded data may be in danger of being changed or lost If you are making a record of importance run a test in advance to ensure that the recording would be performed correctly in terms of picture or sound quality We do not capture responsibility nor compensate even if pictures or sound could not be recorded correctly because of troubles The recording formats Duplicating images and music by copying and or editing from videocassettes and or TV programs that are subject to copyrights is only permitted when the edited or copied versions are used for personal pleasure With the exception of cases when the user personally is the owner of the copyrights of the objec
121. show with the operation panel appears on the screen To turn off the operation panel press CARD on the remote control CARD STILL 0001 0045 ORDER NORMAL PREV SLIDE SHOW STOP NEXT REPEAT OFF NOTE See page 42 for operation panel function You can not rotate the image during slide show Stop slide show to rotate the image NOTE The list of broadcasting type or input signal not available for recording 1 COMPONENT input 2 HDMI input 3 DVI I input 4 Card picture 5 Copy guarded signal 6 V chip blocked program 7 i LINK input 8 DTV Program 45 Using memory card Setting unprotecting Slide Show You can adjust the interval order and repeat settings 4 5 Press a b to select Slide Show and then press ENTER Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 2 Press c d to select Card Setup 3 Press a b to select Still Setup and then press ENTER Slide Show My Program Audio Select File Operation Interval Order 5 Sec Repeat Normal Off On My Program You can select up to thirty two pictures and specify the order for displaying in slide show Press a b c d to select the desired slide show setting and then press ENTER 4 Press a b to select My Program and then press ENTER 2 3 Press c d to select Setup and then press ENTER 6 Press a b c d to select the files and then press ENTER To cancel My Program setting
122. sing 0 9 5 New Secret No Secret No Clear New Secret No Input Secret No Reconfirm Input the same 4 digit number on the Reconfirm screen as in step 5 to confirm 6 New Secret No Secret No Clear New Secret No Input Secret No Reconfirm Setting parental control status Used to enable or disable the parental control function Press a b to select Status and then press ENTER Press c d to select On or Off and then press ENTER Select On to enable and Off to disable Parental CTRL V Chip Secret No Status On Off Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a secret number Secret number setting menu displays 1 2 Input the 4 digit secret number by using 0 9 3 4 Press RETURN to start configuring V Chip settings See pages 80 and 82 for details 7 Setting a secret number NOTE You can skip step 1 and 2 above while in Parental CTRL screen 78 Useful adjustment settings Changing the secret number Allows you to change your current secret number Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a secret number Secret number setting menu displays 1 3 Press a b to select New Secret No and then press ENTER Input the old 4 digit number you have set using 0 9 MENU Setup Parental CTRL N
123. sonal 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 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 Liquid Crystal panel used in this product is made of glass Therefore it can break when the product is dropped or applied with impact Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the panel breaks The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 3 147 264 thin film transistors giving you fine picture details Occasionally a few non active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue green or red Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product Precautions when transporting the Display When transporting the D
124. sters favorite channel 33 AV MODE Selects an audio or video setting See page 68 AV mode STANDARD MOVIE GAME USER DYNAMIC Fixed DYNAMIC PC mode STANDARD USER 17 Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program Antennas To enjoy a clearer picture use an outdoor antenna The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for a coaxial cable If your outdoor antenna uses a 75 ohm coaxial cable with an F type connector plug it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the AVC System NOTE The antenna and the cable converter cannot be connected at the same time 1 A 75 ohm system is generally a round cable with F type connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without tools Commercially available 2 A 300 ohm system is a flat twin lead cable that can be attached to a 75 ohm terminal through a 300 75 ohm adapter Commercially available F type connector 75 ohm coaxial cable round 300 ohm twin lead cable flat Be sure to connect the antenna or the cable converter as follows Signal reception may fail if improperly connected Be sure to remember what kind of connection is made with your System The connection type will determine whether to select Air or Cable for both ANT A and B when configuring Air Cable settings Cable TV converter VCR connection VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN Cable lead in Cable TV converter commerc
125. t in question or when specific and written permission has been obtained from the owner s of the object in question the user is not permitted to make copies and or duplications and or edited versions as this constitutes a violation of the copyright laws possible exposing the user to demands for compensation for damages Therefore strictly adhere to the existing copyright laws In addition when using image data that includes third parties the use without prior permission of these images may constitute an intrusion on the privacy of third parties so strictly refrain from such usage Using memory card Copyright Still picture Recording Playback file format Motion Picture JPEG DCF compliant Size of a captured still picture 640g480 dots SP LP ASF Motion Picture MPEG 4 compliant Sound WMA compliant EP ASF Motion Picture MPEG 4 compliant Sound G 726 compliant Recording file format SP Size 320g240 dots Frame approx 30 frames sec LP Size 320g240 dots Frame approx 30 frames sec EP Size 320g240 dots Frame approx 15 frames sec Size of a recorded motion picture number of frames ASF Motion Picture MPEG 4 compliant Sound WMA compliant ASF Motion Picture MPEG 4 compliant Sound G 726 compliant Playback file format Approximate number of recordable pictures time Still Pictures Still picture Picture size Approx 1000 pictures 32MB 640g480 128MB Approx 300 pictures
126. temperature 1 2 3 Description No adjustment For high detail in black portions Selected item Off On 3D Y C Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross color noise Description Normal adjustment For movie image For still image Selected item Standard Fast Slow Press a b to select 3D Y C and then press ENTER Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Color temperature 1 2 3 Press a b to select the desired level and then press ENTER NOTE 3D Y C is not available for S video Component DVI HDMI CARD DIGITAL TV or i Link inputs 35 Basic adjustment settings Monochrome For viewing a video in monochrome Description Normal color For viewing in monochrome Selected item Off On Press a b to select Monochrome and then press ENTER 4 Press c d to select On and then press ENTER 5 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Picture 3 Press a b to select Advanced and then press ENTER C M S Hue C M S Saturation C M S Value Color Temp Black 3D Y C Monochrome Film Mode I P Setting On Off Film mode 3 2 pull down Automatically detects a film based source originally encoded at 24 frames second analyzes it then recreates each still film frame for high definition picture quality Description Normal viewing mode Detects analyzes converts film source
127. tor the CableCARD ID and Host ID numbers displayed on the screen 4 2 Press c d to select Digital Setup a b to select CableCARD MENU a b to select Pairing Information and then press ENTER 3 Press MENU and the MENU screen appears 1 A message will appear on the screen Call the number on the screen and tell the operator the CableCARD ID and Host ID numbers displayed on the screen Paring Information Diagnostic Screen ECM Conditional Access CableCARD Dialog CableCARD tm Pairing Status In order to start cable service for this device please contact your cable provider 1 888 555 2222 CableCARD tm ID 7 561 034 449 009 Host ID 0 100 331 784 018 If there is a white triangle at the right side of the screen the screen is not showing the entire message Press a b on your remote control to display the rest of the message When there is a LINK button on the screen there is a link to the next page Press ENTER to go to the next page CableCARD slot ANT CABLE 75 q DIGITAL NOTE Do not insert a PCMCIA card into the CableCARD slot Please do not pull the AC cord out while the CableCARD is inserted If the above procedure does not work please follow the following steps instead CableCARD tm Pairing Status In order to start cable service for this device please contact your cable provider 1 888 555 2222 CableCARD ID 7 561 034 449 009 Host ID
128. umber Press c d to select ANALOG A B or DIGITAL 5 6 Press a b to select CH Memory ANALOG or CH Memory DIGITAL and then press ENTER Example Press a b and press c d to select the channel you want to skip or not ANTENNA A ANTENNA B DIGITAL CableCARD Skip On Off DIGITAL Air Yes No Air 32 2 69 Press a b to select Skip and press c d to select On or Off On Skips channels Channel selection disabled using CHa a a a a b b b b b Off Does not skip channels Channel selection enabled using CHa a a a a b b b b b 7 NOTE Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV 30 Basic adjustment settings Favorite channel setting This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels in 4 different categories By setting the favorite channels in advance you can select your favorite channels easily Press EDIT Press a b to select Register and then press ENTER 2 3 Press EDIT and the favorite channel screen displays Press a b to select 1 Data Clear and then press ENTER Press a b c d to select the position in the area and then press ENTER to register Press a b c d to select the channel you want to delete and then press ENTER 1 2 3 ANALOG A 3 A B C D ANALOG A 3 ANALOG A 18 ANALOG A 125 DIGITAL 100 ANALOG B 33 ANALOG B 51 A B C D Register
129. und opacity value specified by broadcasting station or default opacity value For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values press a b to select Reset and then press ENTER Character Edge Select a character edge 4 Press a b to select Character Edge Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Option 3 Press a b to select Caption Setup and then press ENTER 5 Press c d to select the desired setting NOTE Default The character edge specified by broadcasting station or default edge For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values press a b to select Reset and then press ENTER 77 Useful adjustment settings Secret number setting for parental control AV input mode only Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed IMPORTANT Three conditions must be met to enable V Chip see pages 79 to 83 1 Secret No is registered 2 V Chip settings have been made 3 Status is set to On Press MENU and MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Setup Press a b to select Parental CTRL and then press ENTER 3 Press a b to select Secret No and then press ENTER 4 V Chip Secret No Status TV MENU Setup Parental CTRL Select New Secret No and then press ENTER Input the new 4 digit secret number by u
130. will recover when the temperature returns to normal Do not leave the unit in a hot or cold location Also do not leave the unit in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near a heater as this may cause the cabinet to deform and the Liquid Crystal panel to malfunction Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C 93 Appendix PC compatibility chart Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc DDC is a registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association Power Management is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Co Inc PC MAC Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency VESA Standard PC 31 5 kHz 37 9 kHz 31 5 kHz 37 9 kHz 31 5 kHz 37 9 kHz 37 5 kHz 43 3 kHz 31 5 kHz 35 1 kHz 37 9 kHz 48 1 kHz 46 9 kHz 53 7 kHz 48 4 kHz 56 5 kHz 60 0 kHz 68 7 kHz 45 0 kHz 48 1 kHz 64 0 kHz 34 9 kHz 49 7 kHz 60 2 kHz 640 x 400 720 x 400 VGA 640 x 480 WVGA 848 x 480 SVGA 800 x 600 1024 x 768 XGA 1280 x 720 WXGA 1280 x 768 SXGA 1280 x 1024 VGA 640 x 480 MAC13 XGA 1024 x 768 MAC19 SVGA 832 x 624 MAC16 60 Hz 85 Hz 60 Hz 85 Hz 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 60 Hz 56 Hz 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 60 Hz 70 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 67 Hz 75 Hz 75 Hz O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 94 RS 232C port spe
131. ys Press c d to select Setup 1 2 3 Press a b to select CH Search and then press ENTER Air Cable CH Search ANALOG A Yes ANALOG B No Yes No DIGITAL Air Yes No Search Start CH Memory Press c d to select Yes for ANALOG A then press a b to move down Press c d to select Yes for ANALOG B then press a b to move down Press c d to select Yes for DIGITAL Air Cable and press a b to move down Select Search Start and then press ENTER 4 5 NOTE Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV Press a b to select CH Setup and then press ENTER If you already set the Secret No input the 4 digit secret number here See page 66 for setting a secret number Example CH Search MENU Setup EZ Setup CH Search ANALOG A 25 Air 20 Found MENU Setup EZ Setup CH Search ANALOG B 2 Cable 20 Found MENU Setup EZ Setup CH Search DIGITAL 25 Air 20 Found Channel memory setting Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Setup MENU Setup CH Setup Air Cable CH Search CH Memory CH Skip On Off Antenna ANALOG Air 1 2 3 4 Press a b to select CH Setup and then press ENTER If you already set the Secret No input the 4 digit secret number here See page 66 for setting a secret n

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