Sharp AQUOS LC-32D77X Operation Manual

Sharp AQUOS LC-32D77X Operation Manual

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LC-32D77X
LC-42D77X
LC-46D77X
LC-52D77X
LCD COLOUR TELEVISION
OPERATION MANUAL
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  • Page 1 MODEL LC-32D77X LC-42D77X LC-46D77X LC-52D77X LCD COLOUR TELEVISION OPERATION MANUAL Cover_52D77X.indd 1 Cover_52D77X.indd 1 2/13/09 1:26:42 PM 2/13/09 1:26:42 PM...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    OPERATION MANUAL 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.
  • Page 4 Contents Watching TV (Continued) Key lock ......................... 29 Energy conservation settings ....................30 Auto power-off at a designated time ................30 Energy save ........................30 Auto power-off after the end of broadcast ..............30 Auto power-off when there are no operations performed ..........30 Quick start ........................
  • Page 5 Contents Connecting a PC HDMI Connection ........................54 Analogue Connection ......................... 54 PC audio select ........................... 55 Displaying a PC image on the screen ..................55 Selecting the picture size ....................55 Adjusting the PC image automatically ................56 Adjusting the PC image manually .................. 56 Input resolution settings ......................
  • Page 6: Important Safety Precautions

    • Not placing the television on tall furniture (for example, forcefully or with a sharp object. If cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the the LCD panel is broken, be careful furniture and the television to a suitable support.
  • Page 7: Supplied Accessories

    TV. Page 9 Page 15 Page 10 Cable clamp Stand unit LC-32D77X Screws (g8) Stand base Stand post For bundling cables. Put all parts of the stand unit together and then attach it to the TV. Page 6 Page 10...
  • Page 8: Attaching The Stand

    • Be sure to follow the instructions. Incorrect installation of the stand may result in the TV falling over. 1 Insert the stand into the openings on the Confi rm the 8 screws supplied with the TV. bottom of the TV. LC-32D77X 2 Insert and tighten the 4 short screws into Short screws (g4) Short screws (g4) the 4 holes on the rear of the TV.
  • Page 9: Part Names

    Preparation Part names TV (Front/Side) POWER (On/Off) button MENU button TV/VIDEO button Channel up (r)/down (s) buttons Volume up (e)/down (f) buttons Remote control sensor OPC indicator* POWER indicator** OPC sensor *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 34.) ** See page 16 for the TV status indicator. •...
  • Page 10: Tv (Rear)

    Preparation TV (Rear) AC INPUT terminal INPUT 3 (HDMI) terminal INPUT 4 terminals SERVICE ONLY Headphone jack terminal* INPUT 1 (HDMI) terminals** INPUT 2 (HDMI) terminal RS-232C terminal INPUT 7 (PC) terminals** Antenna input terminal MONITOR OUT terminals INPUT 5 terminals DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal INPUT 6 terminals *Usually do not connect anything to this terminal as it is reserved only for service personnel.
  • Page 11: Remote Control Unit

    Preparation Remote control unit 10 EPG DTV mode: To display EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) screen. (See pages 42 to 45.) 11 EXIT Turn off the On-Screen Display. 12 OPC To switch the Optical Picture Control on and off. (See page 34.) WIDE Change the wide image mode.
  • Page 12: Before Turning On The Power

    Preparation Before turning on the power Notes on installing the TV • Avoid direct sunlight and place the TV in a well-ventilated location. • Place the TV in a level location. • Do not turn on the power of the TV before connecting the AC cord. Connecting the antenna cable To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna.
  • Page 13: Supplying Electric Power To The Antenna

    Preparation Supplying electric power to the Initial auto installation antenna When the TV powers on for the fi rst time after purchase, When you set-up the DTV antenna for the fi rst time, the initial auto installation wizard appears. Follow the or connect the antenna to a community antenna, you menus and make the necessary settings one after need to proceed to set the antenna by following this...
  • Page 14: Checking Signal Strength And Channel Strength

    Preparation Initial auto installation (continued) Checking signal strength and channel strength The TV searches for, sorts and stores all the receivable TV stations according to their If you install a DVB-T antenna for the fi rst time or settings and the connected antenna. relocate it, you should adjust the alignment of the •...
  • Page 15: Connecting External Devices

    Preparation Connecting external devices You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV, like a VCR, game console, camcorder, DVD player, Digital TV STB (Set Top Box) and PC. To view input source images, select the input source from TV/VIDEO on the remote control unit or TV/VIDEO on the TV.
  • Page 16: Connecting A Stb (Satellite, Cable, Etc.)

    Preparation Connecting a STB (Satellite, Cable, etc.) You can use the INPUT 1/INPUT 2/ INPUT 3 (HDMI) or INPUT 5/INPUT 6 terminals when connecting to a STB (Satellite, Cable, etc.) and other audiovisual equipment. When using HDMI cable When using component cable (commercially available) (commercially available) (Set Top Box)
  • Page 17: Inserting The Batteries

    Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the fi rst time, insert two “AAA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the two supplied “AAA”...
  • Page 18: Turning The Tv On/Off

    Preparation Turning the TV on/off Turning on the power Turning off the power Press POWER on the TV. POWER button • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, an image appears with sound.) • After turning the power “ON” by pressing POWER on the TV, you can turn the power ON/OFF by pressing POWER on the remote control.
  • Page 19: About Menu Operations

    Preparation About Menu operations What is Menu? H Using the control panel of the TV • You need to bring up the On-Screen Display to perform You can also operate the Menu using the control panel settings for the TV. The On-Screen Display for the settings of the TV.
  • Page 20: Menu Items (Tv/Input 4-6)

    Preparation Menu items (TV/INPUT 4-6) List of menu items to help you with operations Picture Option OPC ................Page 34 AQUOS LINK setup ............ Page 50 Backlight ..............Page 34 PC audio select ............Page 55 Contrast ............... Page 34 Input select ..............
  • Page 21: Menu Items (Hdmi/Rgb)

    Preparation Menu items (HDMI/RGB) List of menu items to help you with operations Setup Picture OPC ................Page 34 Input skip ..............Page 48 Input signal ..............Page 57 Backlight ..............Page 34 Contrast ............... Page 34 Auto sync..............Page 56 Input label ..............
  • Page 22: Setting Channels Automatically

    Watching TV Setting channels automatically You can run auto installation again, even after setting If you have already set the password, enter it up the preset channels. here. • See page 28 for setting a password. Press c / d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 23: Selecting Programmes

    Watching TV Selecting programmes Adjusting the volume You can change channels in several ways. Using CH r / s on the remote control unit • Press CH r to increase the channel number. • Press CH s to decrease the channel number. NOTE •...
  • Page 24: Setting Channels To Your Preference

    Watching TV Press a / b to select the desired service. Setting channels to your preference You can run the auto search procedure again at any Press the colour button on the remote control time by accessing the Setup menu and Programme corresponding with the item you want to setup.
  • Page 25: Manual Setting For Each Channel (Analogue)

    Watching TV Manual setting for each channel (Analogue) Press a / b to select item and press ENTER. You can set some channel items manually. They are Search, Fine (TV frequency), Colour sys., Sound sys., • Next: Search the next channel. Label (Network name), Skip and Lock (Child lock).
  • Page 26 Watching TV Manual setting for each channel (continued) Sound system (Broadcasting system) Skipping channels Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over Press a / b / c / d to select the channel you when using CH r / s even if selected while watching want to edit, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 27: Sorting Programmes

    Watching TV Sorting programmes Erasing programmes Channel positions can be sorted freely. The individual programme can be erased. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Programme setup”, and Press a/b to select “Programme setup”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 28: Useful Viewing Functions

    Watching TV Useful viewing functions Returning to the previously selected Muting the audio temporarily channel Using Mute ( e ) on the remote control unit e mutes the current sound output. Press e . • The sound is silenced. • “ M ” is displayed while the mute function is on. Mute Press A to switch the currently tuned channel to the previously tuned channel.
  • Page 29: Switching The Analogue Audio Format

    Watching TV When receiving a bilingual signal Switching the analogue audio format Each time you press MPX, the mode switches among You can switch between multiple audio modes CH A, CH B and CH AB. when watching a multiple audio or stereo broadcast Bilingual mode programme.
  • Page 30: Password Setting For The Child Lock (For Tv Input Mode)

    Watching TV Password setting for the child lock (for TV input mode) Clearing the password Allows you to use a password to protect certain Allows you to clear your password. settings from being accidentally changed. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a password. Enter the password.
  • Page 31: Parental Rate

    Watching TV Parental rate Key lock This function allows TV channels to be restricted. This function allows you to lock the buttons on the It prevents children from watching violent or sexual TV or remote control in order to prohibit children from scenes that may be considered inappropriate.
  • Page 32: Energy Conservation Settings

    Watching TV Energy conservation settings Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Auto power-off at a designated time This function is conveniently used when, for instance, Press c / d to select “ECO”. going to bed while watching TV. • ECO menu displays. Press a / b to select “No signal off”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 33: Picture Size Settings

    Watching TV Picture size settings Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling (WSS) picture size automatically (WSS) picture size manually WSS allows a television to switch automatically among The WSS signal has 4:3 auto-switching that allows you the different screen formats.
  • Page 34: Selecting The Picture Size Manually

    Watching TV Selecting the picture size manually Press WIDE or a / b while the WIDE MODE Manual Selection menu displays on the screen. You can select different picture sizes that account for the kind of each picture. • As you toggle down the options, each mode is immediately reflected on the TV.
  • Page 35: Selecting A Preset Av Mode

    Watching TV Selecting a preset AV MODE The AV MODE function enables you to select Selected item Description appropriate settings for audio and video to account for STANDARD For a highly defi ned image in a normally the system environment which can vary due to factors bright room.
  • Page 36: Manual Picture Settings

    Watching TV Manual picture settings Picture adjustment You can adjust the picture to your preference. c button d button Selected item Follow the steps to adjust the picture. Sets whether or not the screen brightness is automatically adjusted according to the lighting condition in the room.
  • Page 37: Advanced Picture Settings

    Watching TV Advanced picture settings The advanced settings enable you to set the picture H Active contrast adjustment in more detail. There are ten options you Automatically adjusts the contrast of an image can choose from. according to the scene. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
  • Page 38: Other Picture Settings

    Watching TV Other picture settings Adjusting the image position Game play time For adjusting a picture's horizontal and vertical This function displays the elapsed game time so you position. do not lose track of the time. To display the elapsed time, select “GAME” under “AV Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
  • Page 39: Indicating Time On The Screen

    Watching TV Indicating time on the screen H Time display H Time format This function allows you to display the clock time on You can select the time format (either 24HR or AM/PM) the lower right screen. for the clock time. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
  • Page 40: Audio Adjustment

    Watching TV Audio adjustment You can adjust the audio of the selected AV mode. H Bass enhancer Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. This function allows you to enjoy bass-enhanced sound. Press c / d to select “Audio”. Repeat steps 1 to 2 in Audio adjustment. MENU [ Audio ] Audio...
  • Page 41: Automatic Volume Adjustment

    Watching TV Automatic volume adjustment Digital audio output Different sound sources sometimes do not have the This function allows you to select your favourite audio same volume level, such as a programme and its output system. commercial breaks. The Automatic volume control Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
  • Page 42: Using Digital Audio Output

    Watching TV Info Using Digital Audio Output While watching DTV you can check the extended It is possible to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO programme information on the screen using INFO on OUTPUT terminal. PCM audio outputs from the terminal. the remote control.
  • Page 43: Atv (Analogue)/Dtv/Radio Buttons

    Watching TV When you watch the TV for the fi rst time ATV (Analogue)/DTV/RADIO buttons When the TV powers on for the fi rst time after purchase, perform the auto installation. Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu.
  • Page 44: Epg

    Watching TV H Display range setup The Display range setup allows you to select three What is an EPG? types of time spans for display on the screen. An “EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)” is a programme schedule, which is displayed on the TV Selected item Description screen.
  • Page 45: Selecting A Programme Using Epg

    Watching TV Selecting a programme using EPG Basic Operation H Display the EPG screen Press EPG. Today [Tue]20 [Wed]21 [Thu]22 [Fri]23 [Sat]24 [Sun]25 [Mon]26 [Tue]19/6 9:28 [DTV-TV] ABC TV Sydney Global Grover 9:23 – 9:29 TEN Digital ABC TV Sydney Pla...
  • Page 46 Watching TV 4 Search a programme in a category Press G. Press a / b to select the desired genre, and then press ENTER. Press a / b to select a programme you want to watch, and then press ENTER. Today [Tue]20 [Wed]2...
  • Page 47: Timer Setting Using Epg

    Watching TV Timer setting using EPG Cancelling the timer setting You can select TV programmes using data from the Press EPG. EPG. Press EPG. Press a / b / c / d to select the programme on timer setup, and then press ENTER. Press a / b / c / d to select the programme Press c / d to select “Cancel”, and then press you want to set, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 48: Settings When Using External Devices

    Settings when using external devices Settings when using HDMI output devices HDMI terminals can carry audio and visual signals to the TV with an HDMI certifi ed cable. When you want to output the audio and picture from an HDMI output device on the TV, select “INPUT1”, “INPUT2” or “INPUT3” by switching the input source.
  • Page 49: Selecting The Input Source And Signal Type

    Settings when using external devices Selecting the input source and Selecting input signal type signal type For setting the signal type of external equipment. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Selecting input source Can use for selecting the input source. Using TV/VIDEO on the remote control unit or on Press c / d to select “Option”.
  • Page 50: Labelling Input Sources

    Settings when using external devices Labelling input sources Skipping HDMI/RGB input You can assign each input source a label as you This setting allows you to skip the HDMI or RGB input prefer. on the input source selection operation. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”.
  • Page 51: Aquos Link

    AQUOS LINK Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK What is AQUOS LINK? Using the HDMI CEC protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system devices (AV amplifi er, DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray player/ recorder) using a single remote control unit. What you can do with AQUOS LINK ✔...
  • Page 52: Aquos Link Connection

    AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK connection First connect the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system or an AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder that supports the HDMI CEC protocol. NOTE • Refer to the operation manual of the device to be connected for further details. •...
  • Page 53: Auto Power On

    AQUOS LINK Auto power on Using genre info. If this is activated, the One Touch Play function is enabled. This function allows you to automatically switch to While the TV is in standby mode, it automatically turns on the appropriate sound mode depending on the genre and plays back the image from the HDMI source.
  • Page 54: Listening With The Aquos Tv Speaker System

    AQUOS LINK Listening with the AQUOS TV speaker Playback of titles using AQUOS LINK system This section explains how to play back a title in the AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder. You can choose to listen to the TV sound only from the AQUOS TV speaker system.
  • Page 55: Selecting Media Type For Cec-Compatible Recorder

    AQUOS LINK Selecting media type for CEC-compatible HDMI device selection recorder If multiple HDMI devices are connected in a daisy chain, you can specify which device to control here. If your recorder has multiple storage media, select the media type here. Open the remote control unit’s fl...
  • Page 56: Connecting A Pc

    Connecting a PC Use the PC terminals to connect a PC. HDMI Connection HDMI cable (commercially available) DVI/HDMI conversion cable INPUT 2 or INPUT 3 (commercially available) INPUT 1* Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) * When using the INPUT 1 terminal, you must select the proper item in the “PC audio select” menu depending on the type of HDMI cable connected.
  • Page 57: Pc Audio Select

    Connecting a PC PC audio select When using the INPUT 7 terminal or INPUT 1 terminal, you must select which terminal uses the AUDIO (R/L) jack for analogue audio input. Selected item Description INPUT1(HDMI) INPUT When connecting devices (including a PC) with DVI/HDMI cable to the 1 terminal and inputting analogue audio signals from the AUDIO (R/L) jack.
  • Page 58: Adjusting The Pc Image Automatically

    Connecting a PC Adjusting the PC image automatically Adjusting the PC image manually This function enables the screen to be automatically Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as adjusted to its best possible condition when the necessary to change image position using Auto sync. analogue terminals of the TV and PC are connected In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed with a commercially available DVI/D-sub conversion...
  • Page 59: Input Resolution Settings

    Connecting a PC Input resolution settings Selecting the input resolution • Some input signals may have to be registered manually to display properly. • In such case, you have to set the correct signal manually. After setting once, it will display when the same signal (resolution) is input again.
  • Page 60: Pc Control Of The Tv

    Connecting a PC PC Control of the TV • When a programme is set, the TV can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing.
  • Page 61: Pc Compatibility Chart

    Connecting a PC PC compatibility chart Horizontal Vertical Analogue Resolution Digital (HDMI) VESA Standard Frequency Frequency (D-Sub) 640 g 480 ✔ ✔ ✔ 31.5 kHz 60 Hz 800 g 600 ✔ ✔ ✔ SVGA 37.9 kHz 60 Hz 1024 g 768 ✔...
  • Page 62: Teletext Function

    Teletext function About Teletext What is Teletext? Teletext broadcasts pages of information and entertainment to specially equipped television sets. Your TV receives Teletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes them into graphical format for viewing. News, weather reports, sports information, TELETEXT stock exchange prices and programme previews are among the many services available.
  • Page 63: Teletext Language Setting

    Teletext function Teletext language setting Displaying Subpages If Teletext information does not display correctly, You can display subpages as they are transmitted. perform the procedure below. Select from among 4 kinds of language tables: West Europe, East Europe, Greek/Turkish, Cyrillic. Each table is compatible with the Teletext languages listed below.
  • Page 64: Displaying Subtitles

    Teletext function H Displaying subtitles for the hearing Displaying Subtitles impaired You can display subtitles as they are transmitted. You can display subtitles for the hearing impaired in the Teletext broadcast. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Digital setup”. Press [ to display the subtitle.
  • Page 65: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting The problems described below are not always caused by malfunctions. Check the TV again before having the TV serviced. Problem Possible Solution • No power. • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 16.) If the indicator on the TV lights up red, press POWER.
  • Page 66: Error Messages About Recording Using Aquos Link

    Appendix Error messages about recording using AQUOS LINK The example of an error message Error code Possible Solution displayed on a screen Check the content (broadcast or programme) Failed to record or the recording medium such as HDD or DVD. Cannot record the broadcast.
  • Page 67: Reset

    Appendix Reset If complex adjustments are made and the settings The TV searches for, sort and stores all the cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the receivable TV stations according to their settings and the connected antenna. settings to the factory preset values. •...
  • Page 68: Specifi Cations

    0°C – 40°C • As a part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specifi cation changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specifi cation fi gures indicated are nominal values of production units.
  • Page 69: Dimensional Drawings

    Appendix Dimensional drawings LC-32D77X Unit: mm 699.2 LC-42D77X 1020 933.2 52D77X.indb 67 52D77X.indb 67 2/17/09 5:13:54 PM 2/17/09 5:13:54 PM...
  • Page 70 Appendix Dimensional drawings LC-46D77X Unit: mm 1113 1023.4 LC-52D77X 1254 1157.0 52D77X.indb 68 52D77X.indb 68 2/17/09 5:13:54 PM 2/17/09 5:13:54 PM...
  • Page 71: Mounting The Tv On The Wall

    • Lay the TV down on cushioning (such as a blanket) over a table. • Make sure two or more people perform the operation. CAUTION • Do not remove the stand from the TV unless using an optional bracket to mount it. LC-32D77X Screw driver (not supplied) Stand post 1 Detach the stand from the TV.
  • Page 72: Handling And Precautions With The Wall-Mounted Tv

    • For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the optional bracket. CAUTION • This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the AN-37AG2/AN-52AG4 (SHARP) wall mount bracket. The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.
  • Page 73: Clearing The Password

    Appendix CLEARING THE PASSWORD If you forget the password, clear the password using the following procedure. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Auto installation”, “Programme setup”, “Child lock”, “Reset”, and the password input screen displays.
  • Page 74: Information On The Software License For This Product

    The copyrights for the software components and various relevant documents included with this product that were developed or written by SHARP are owned by SHARP and are protected by the Copyright Act, international treaties, and other relevant laws. This product also makes use of freely distributed software and software components whose copyrights are held by third parties.
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