LiQUiD CRYSTAL ,, The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. ,, Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out. The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-37GP1U model.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-32GP1 U/LC-37GP1U This device complies 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.
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp of trouble-free operation of your using this product. iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, if improperly handled. This product However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent...
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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; ill a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. product on an unstable base call cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal 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.
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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna is connected to tile television equipment, 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, size of grounding conductors, of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit "AAA" size battery (x 1) (x2) Page 8 Page 8 Always use the AC cord supplbd with the TV. QUICK REFERENCE • Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. •...
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QUICK REFERENCE STOP! To safely remove the AQUOS television • It's best to use 2 people to remove the AQUOS television for stability. • Lift onto installation location as the diagram illustrates. Ventilation & Cleaning Tips Keep your AQUOS television in a well ventilated area and make sure not to place it by a heat source or use near water.
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THE INSTALLATION STEPS. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for other device connections (DVD, VCR, AUDIO, etc.) in your AQUOS operation manual.
Contents iMPORTANT iNFORMATiON Trademarks ... DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ... iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Supplied accessories ... QUICK REFERENCE ... Attaching the stand ... Contents ... Part names ... TV (Front) ... TV (Rear/Side) ... Remote control unit ... Preparation Using the remote control unit ... 12 Cautions regarding the remote control unit...12...
Part names • When using the remote control unit, point it at the TV. "IV POWER: Switch the TV power on or enters standby. (See page 17.) DISPLAY: Display the channel information. SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on and off.
Preparation Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the TV. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may prevent proper operation. Do not expose the remote control unit to shock, in addition, do not expose the remote control unit to liquids, and do not place in an area with high humidity.
Preparation You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV like a game console, Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player, DVD player, VCR, Digital %/tuner, HDMI equipment or camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the %/. (See pages 31 to 33.) ., To protect equipment, always turn off the TV before connecting any external equipment.
Preparation You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 or INPUT 7 terminals when connecting to a Blu-ray disc player, HD- DVD player, DVD player, a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) and other audiovisual equipment. When using composite cable.
Preparation A VCR, game console, camcorder and other audiovisual equipment can be conveniently connected using the INPUT 1 or 2 terminals. When using S-VIDEO cable. (iNPUT 2) S-VIDEO cable (commercially available) Audio cable (commercially available) VCR/Game console/Camcorder When using composite cable.
Preparation When connecting to a PC with _ 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable • if you are connecting the TV to a PC with a DVI terminal, use a DVI cable (commercially available) instead of a RGB/DVI conversion cable. When connecting to a PC with •...
Watching Simple operations for watching a TV program -- vo_ + i_PUl _ POWER POWER OPC indicator indicator SLEEP indicator TV POWER (On/Standby) AUDIO oo%AT oOo _ UN00,0N SOURCE LIGHT (_D 6E) (3D (33 6E) (E_ @ TV status indicator (POWER) rLighting/Green/ Standby...
Watching 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. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 8.) 2.
Watching TV You can change channels in several ways. -- VOL + INPUT AUDIO c%,_AT 0v0 FUNOTION SOURCE LIGHT GE) CE) INPUT FLASHBACK FREEZE MENU C®8 FAVORITE ®®@@ AO.UOS Method 1 Using CH/X/V Method 2 Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned channel.
Watching [] Changing the volume You can change the volume on the TV or on the remote control unit. -- voL + CH A INPUT [] Using VOL + / - • To increase the volume, press VOL+. • To decrease the volume, press VOL-. Volume adjustment ., VOL-/+ on the TV operates the same as VOL +/-...
Watching 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.
Basic adjustment settings Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu. CBL/SAT SOURCE (:DO(Z) (Z) (D (DQO (Z) (:D Q INPUT FLASHBACK FREEZE FAVORITECH ®®@@ AQLIOS MENU: Press to open or close the menu screen. A/T/41/I_: Press to select a desired item on the screen or adjust a selected item.
Basicadjustmentsettings 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 to display the MENU screen, and then press _/_ to select "Setup". Press _./Y to select "EZ Setup", and then press ENTER.
Basic adjustment settings Channel memory setting Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _1/1_ to select "Setup". Press _./Y to select "CH Setup", press ENTER. ,, If you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. See page 43 for setting a secret number.
Basic adjustment settings 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. Using FAVORmTE OH on the remote control unit Select the channel you want to register as a favorite channel.
Basic adjustment settings Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 41/1_ to select "Picture". Press A/Y to select a specific adjustment item. Press 41/1_ to adjust the item to the desired level.
Basic adjustment settings This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _/_ to select "Picture". Press _./Y to select "Advanced", and then press ENTER Press A/Y to select a specific item, and then press ENTER •...
Basic adjustment settings You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. FREEZE MENU ® FAVORITE 6)@@@ Press MENU to display the MENU screen, then press 4/_- to select "Audio". Audi° Press A/T to select a specific adjustment item.
Basic adjustment settings Power control setting allows you to save energy. No signal off When set to "Enable", the power will automatically shut down if there is no signal for 15 minutes. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _/_ to select "Power Control".
Using external equipment To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. INPUT FLASHBACK FREEZE MENU -- VOL + INPU_ Press INPUT. • A list of selectable sources appears, Press INPUT again to select the input source, •...
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Using external equipment DVl input signal setting (iNPUT 7) Press iNPUT to select INPUT 7. INPUT7 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 41/_ to select "Option". Press A/Y to select "Input Select", and then press ENTER. Opti°n Press A/T to select the equipment connected...
Using external equipment To watch an HDMI equipment image, select INPUT4, INPUT 5 or INPUT Gfrom "INPUT SOURCE" menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. me INPUT4 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _/I_ to select "Option".
Useful adjustment settings For automatically adjusting the PC image. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _/_ to select "Setup". Press A/Y to select "Auto Sync.", and then press ENTER, Press _/_ to select "Yes", and then press ENTER.
Useful adjustment settings You can also select a language from the Setup menu. Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 41/1_ to select "Setup". Press _./Y to select "Language", and then press ENTER.
Useful adjustment settings Lets you set the input terminal displayed when using the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. iNPUT FREEZE Press INPUT to selectthe desired input source. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _/_ to select "Setup". Press A/Y to select "Input Label", and then press ENTER.
Useful adjustment settings VC£ AUUlO CaLo/S_,I_D FtiNCTI0U FREEZE SOURCE LIGHT C®8 (3D Q_D (_ RE(; Press VIEW MODE. • The Vbw Mode menu displays. The menu lists the View Mode options seleetable for the type of video signal currently being received.
Useful adjustment settings You can select the screen size. Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page 16.) Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type. Press VIEW MODE. " The View Mode menu displays. Example Normal Press ViEW MODE or A/_' Mode menu is displayed to select a desired item on the menu.
Useful adjustment settings Perform the following steps to set the Option menu items on this page. FREEZE MENU ® FAVORITE ®®@@ Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _/_ to select "Option". Press A/T to select a specific adjustment item, and then press ENTER.
Useful adjustment settings AV MODE gives you 7 viewing to best match the surrounding which can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of program watched or the type of image input from external equipment. AUDIO AVMODE C3_C3 Press AV MODE. ,, CurrentAV MODE displays.
Useful adjustment settings Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. It allows you to view conversations, narration and sound effects as subtitles on your TV. Closed Captions are available on some TV programs and on some VHS home video tapes at the discretion of the program provider.
Useful adjustment settings This function allows you to adjust the closed caption screen appearance to suit your preference. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _/_ to select "Option". Press A/V to select "Caption Setup", and then press ENTER. Press A/Y to select a specific item.
Useful adjustment settings Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. IMPORTANT: Three conditions must be met to enable the V-Chip (see pages 43 to 48): Secret No. is registered. V-Chip/V-Chip (DTV Only) settings have been made.
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Useful adjustment settings Changing the secret number Allows you to change your current secret number. Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Setting a secret number. • The secret number setting menu displays. Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0-9. Press A/V to select "Secret No.", and then press ENTER.
Useful adjustment settings V-CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your W. 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 W.
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Useful adjustment settings Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 4/_ to select "Setup". Press A/T to select "Parental then press ENTER. ,, The secret number setting menu displays only when "Secret No." is set. (See page 43.) ,, "V-Chip"...
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Useful adjustment settings Canadian Rating Systems • The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programming. • While violence is the most important content element to be rated, the structure developed takes into consideration other program content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes.
Useful adjustment settings Canadian English ratings Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _/l_ to select "Setup". Press A/Y to select "Parental then press ENTER. " Secret number setting menu displays only when "Secret No." is set. (See page 43.) ,, "V-Chip"...
Other viewing options Allows you to capture and freeze a moving image that you are watching. FREEZE MENU C®8 E6T RE6R" FAVORITE @@@@ AQUOS Press FREEZE. • A moving image iscaptured. Press FREEZE again to cancel the function. When this function is not available, "No displaying still irnage availabb."...
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Other viewing options VCR A_IO sou_c_ LIGHT C®9 AQUOS _EEZE 0 "_0 _:AVOtI_EOH ®®@® AQUOS [] Cable control buttons When the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SAT, the cable converter connected to the TV can be operated using 1 to 4. SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off.
TV for the (sables. the stand in Detach the stand from the TV. (Hold the stand so it will not drop from the edge of the base area.) (SHARP) wall mount bracket. installation and may cause serious only be performed...
Appendix Problem • No power • Unit cannot be operated. • Remote control unit does not operate. • Picture is cut off/with sidebar screen. • Strange color, light color, or color misalignment • Power is suddenly turned off. • No picture •...
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CLEARING THE SECRET NUMBER If you forget the secret number, clear the secret number using the following procedure. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _ll/l_ to select "Setup". Press A/Y to select "EZ Setup", "CH Setup", "Parental CTRL" or "Reset", and the Secret number input screen displays.
Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction 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 liable or in any way responsible for any incidental allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS.
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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, not limited to earphones, remote controls, paper.