Sharp flat panel television user manual (61 pages)
Summary of Contents for Sharp AQUOS LC-32GD8E
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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 13A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.
PC only the menu item can be set or adjusted only in the selected input mode. Contents Contents …………………………………………………………… 1 Input Label ……………………………………………… 17 Dear SHARP customer …………………………………………… 2 Fine Sync. ……………………………………………… 17 Important Safety Precautions ………………………………… 2 Position ………………………………………………… 18 Trademarks …………………………………………………………...
Dear SHARP customer Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD colour TV product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble- free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Precautions carefully before using this product. Important Safety Precautions •...
Supplied accessories Remote control unit (g1) AC cord (g1) Cable tie (g1) Product shape varies in some countries. Pages 5 and 6 Page 4 Page 4 Cable clamp (g1) 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub Stand unit (g1) adapter (g1) Page 4 Page 9 Page 3 •...
• Installing the LCD Colour TV 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.
Quick guide Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the first time, insert two “AAA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control unit fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. Press and slide the battery cover to open it.
Quick guide Remote control unit B (Standby/On) truD Enter standby mode or turn on the This button is not available in case of power. (See page 8.) using LC-32/37GD8E/BT8E models. m (Teletext) SLEEP Set the sleep timer on (in units of 30 Select the TELETEXT mode.
Quick guide After this setting, auto search starts with the following Turning on the power order. 1 Programme auto search Press a on the TV or B on the remote control unit. 2 Auto labelling 3 Auto sorting Standby mode 4 Preset download Press B on the remote control unit when the TV is You do not need to do anything during the auto search.
Using external equipment Setting the input source To view external source images, select the input source using b on the remote control unit or TV. NOTE • The cables marked with * are commercially available items. Connecting a DVD player Connecting a VCR You can use the EXT 2, 3, 4 or 5 (HDMI) terminals You can use the EXT 1 or 2 terminals when connecting...
Using external equipment Connecting a decoder Using AV Link function You can use the EXT 1 terminal when connecting a This TV incorporates three typical AV Link functions decoder and other audiovisual equipment. for smooth connections between the TV and other audiovisual equipment.
Menu operations Menu operation buttons On-Screen Display Use the following buttons on the remote control unit to Example operate the menu. [ Option ... Colour System ] MENU Option Audio Only [Off] Input Select [CVBS] Quick Shoot [On] Colour System [AUTO] Demo 1 Item displayed in yellow...
Menu operations Common operations Menu Operation: A Menu Operation: B 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select the desired menu. 2 Press c/d to select the desired menu. 3 Press a/b to select the desired menu item, and 3 Press a/b to select the desired menu item then press OK (Example: AV Mode, OPC, etc.).
Menu operations TitleB Picture menu Picture adjustments Menu Operation: B (page 12) MENU [ Picture ] Picture Audio Adjust the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. AV Mode [STANDARD] Adjustment items for AV source [Off] Backlight [+6] –8 Selectable c button...
Menu operations Audio menu Colour Temp. Adjust the colour temperature to give the best white MENU [ Audio ] image. Audio Power Control Item AV Mode [STANDARD] High: White with bluish tone Treble –15 Mid-High: Intermediate tone between High and Middle Bass –15 Middle: Natural tone...
Menu operations Power Control menu Auto Installation TV only You can run Auto Installation again, even after setting MENU [ Power Control ] up the preset channels. Audio Power Control Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. No Signal Off [Disable] No Operation Off [Disable]...
Menu operations Press a/b/c/d to select each character of the Manual Adjust new name for the channel, and then press OK. Repeat step 2 above until the name is fully spelt You can set some channel items manually. out. [ Setup ... Programme Setup ] MENU •...
Menu operations Child Lock Input Label TV only Allow you to use a PIN to protect certain settings from You can assign each input source a label you like. being accidentally changed. Press b to select the desired input source. Changing the PIN Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Menu operations Position Rotate TV/DTV/AV only Menu Operation: C (Page 12) Menu Operation: A (page 12) For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical You can set the orientation of the picture. position. [Normal] [Mirror] [Upside [Rotate] Down] Item H-Pos.: Centres the image by moving it to the left or right. A B C V-Pos.: Centres the image by moving it up or down.
Menu operations DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Input Select TV/DTV/AV only Menu Operation: A (page 12) Menu Operation: A (page 12) Produce a clearer image. (Off, High, Low) For setting the signal type of external equipment. Input source Signal type HDMI Setup AV only EXT 1 Y/C, CVBS, RGB...
Useful features WIDE MODE WIDE MODE TV/AV only PC only You can select the picture size. Selectable picture size You can select the picture size. varies with the type of signal received. Press f. Item (for SD (Standard) signal) • The WIDE MODE menu displays. Normal: For 4:3 “standard”...
Useful features Time display Still image You can display the time information included in the DTV and Teletext broadcasts. You can freeze a motion picture on the screen. NOTE Press 3. • Skip step 1 if receiving DTV broadcasts. Press 3 again to exit still image. Select a TV channel providing Teletext information.
DTV menu operations DTV menu operation buttons DTV On-Screen Display Use the following buttons on the remote control unit to Example operate the DTV Menu. DTV MENU / Language Select DTV MENU 1 Language • To customise the language preference for audio and MHEG5 application.
DTV menu operations Language About using the character set screen Select language settings for audio (if a programme is In some cases you may be prompted to enter broadcast in more than one language) and MHEG5 characters. See below for details. service.
DTV menu operations Favourite Move To Assign services to 4 different favourite groups. Use this function to change the position of two selected services. Press a/b to select the desired service. Press a/b to select the desired service. Press on the remote control. A selection box displays.
DTV menu operations Auto Installation Select The TV automatically detects and stores all available Use this function to jump to the specific service in one services in your area. See Initial auto installation step. This is useful when there are many services (DTV) on page 8 for details.
DTV menu operations System Setup Carrier Setup Configure On-Screen Display and Child Lock settings. This is provided for you to rename (label), erase, or re-scan carriers. “Carrier” in this context refers to a service station that provides a set of individual OSD Setup services.
DTV menu operations Child Lock Software Upgrade This function allows TV and Radio services to be The software for controlling the built-in DTV decoder restricted. It prevents children from watching violent can be upgraded when necessary. In Great Britain this or sexual scenes that may be harmful.
DTV menu operations Common Interface Inserting a CA card Check the detailed information on the Common A single DVB Common Interface (CI) will be Interface module card in use. implemented to allow adoption of a Conditional Access (CA) system by means of a plug-in CA module. Press OK while the cursor is on “Common Scrambled Broadcasting service can be routed via the Interface”.
Useful features (DTV) To watch an event currently on-air, press OK (OK/ About EPG Timer). • The TV will show the image in full screen. With the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), you can • Selecting an event that has not yet started will check the schedule of DTV and Radio events, view activate the EPG Timer mode instead.
Useful features (DTV) Using the ESG Viewing a service banner The Electronic Service Guide (ESG) is a simplified A service banner shows event names, start/end time version of EPG, giving you only essential information of event, and other useful information. of current events for faster access.
Useful features (DTV) Using the multi audio function Using the MHEG5 application (UK only) Change the audio mode and language for the currently Some services bring you programmes with the MHEG viewed service. (Multimedia and Hypermedia Expert Group) application encoded, letting you experience DTV Press 2 when no other menu screen is displayed.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • Check if you pressed B on the remote control unit. (See page 8.) • No power. If the indicator on the TV lights up red, press B. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 4.) •...
Appendix Communication procedure PC compatibility chart Send the control commands from the PC via the RS- 232C connector. Horizontal Vertical VESA The TV operates according to the received command Resolution Frequency Frequency Standard and sends a response message to the PC. Do not send multiple commands at the same time.
Appendix Commands CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTENTS CONTENTS POSITION POWER SETTING H-POSITION AV ( 10 – POWER OFF INPUT SELECTION A AV ( 10 – INPUT SWITCHING (Toggle) V-POSITION AV ( 20 – TV (CHANNEL FIXED) AV ( 20 –...
Operating temperature 0°C to e40°C • As a 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.
If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.
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