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LC - 37HV4U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LIQUIDO TELEVISOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO...
LC-37HV4U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT: Model No.: 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 Serial No.: IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO...
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-37HV4U. 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 Liquid Crystal Television. 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 Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. • Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub;...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • 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, size of grounding conductors, Iocation of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION ……………………… 1 Using external equipment ……………………… 41 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ………………………… 3 Watching a DVD image ……………………… 42 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS …………… 3 Connecting a DVD player ………………… 42 Contents ……………………………………………… 6 Displaying a DVD image ………………… 42 Supplied accessories ………………………………...
LC-37HV4U • AC cords enclosed in this product are for 110-125V. In using it on the 125- 240V AC, please consult to the following. SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 1300 Naperville Drive, Romeoville, Illinois 60446-1091, U.S.A. TEL: 630- 226-2400 QCNW-A342WJZZ...
Preparation Attaching the speakers The supplied speaker unit can be attached to or detached from the Display. It must be attached unless you use external amplifier/speakers. Before attaching (or detaching) speakers, unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet. Be sure to attach or detach the speakers with two or more people. Example: Attaching right speaker.
Preparation Where to place the System “System” means the Display and AVC System. First select the location where to place the System. Selecting the location of the System • Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation. • The Display and the AVC System are connected by the system cable. (See page 10 for details.) System cable AVC System...
Preparation Setting the System After putting the Display and the AVC System in place, connect the system cables and AC cords. Use the cable clamps for bundling the cables. Removing the terminal cover Display (rear view) Press the two hooks toward the center of the Display and remove the cover toward you.
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Preparation Attaching the clamps and bundling the cables with the clamp Cable clamp (Large) Cable clamp (Small) Insert the cable Peel off the seal clamp in the hole on the back and on the Display leg attach as shown. as shown. Display (rear view) NOTE •...
• 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.
Preparation Inserting the batteries If the remote control fails to operate Liquid Crystal Television functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit. Open the battery cover. Insert two “AA” size Alkaline Close the battery cover. batteries (supplied with the product).
Part names Display VOLUME buttons INPUT MAIN POWER (VOLl/k ) button button CHANNEL buttons POWER button (CHs/r) Remote control sensor OPC sensor OPC indicator* *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See pages 38 and 40.) POWER indicator Downloaded from: http://www.usersmanualguide.com/...
Part names AVC System Headphone PC INPUT terminal (AUDIO) (When connecting headphones, the sound from the speakers is muted.) Front view PC INPUT terminal (ANALOG RGB) How to open the door. INPUT 4 terminals (AUDIO L/R) STANDBY/ON indicator INPUT 4 terminal (VIDEO) CLEAR* MAIN POWER button INPUT 4 terminal (S-VIDEO)
Part names Remote control unit TV POWER: Switch the Liquid Crystal Television power on or off. (See page 21.) FRONT SURROUND: Set SRS* and FOCUS* Sound System mode. (See page 25.) AV MODE: Select an audio or video setting. (See 12 13 page 52.) (AV mode: STANDARD, DYNAMIC, MOVIE, GAME, USER.
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.
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Watching TV Cable converter/VCR connection (continued) 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.) Cable Coaxial Antenna Cable (commercially available) (Supplied)
Watching TV Connecting the AC cord Connect the AC cords after all component connections have been completed. Display (rear view) AC cord AVC System (rear view) AC cord NOTE • Always turn off the main power of the Display and AVC System when connecting the AC cords. •...
Watching TV Turning on the power Display Press MAIN POWER on the Display. • The POWER indicator on the Display flashes red. POWER button Press MAIN POWER on the AVC System. MAIN POWER • The System turns the power on. •...
Watching TV Initial setup When you turn on the System 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.
Watching TV Using FLASHBACK on the remote control Simple button operations for unit changing channels Press FLASHBACK to switch the currently tuned channel to the previously tuned channel. You can change channels in several ways. Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the currently tuned channel.
Watching TV Using MUTE on the remote control unit Simple button operations for changing volume/sound Mutes the current sound output. Changing the volume You can change the volume on the Display or on the /SAT remote control unit. /DTV POWER ANT-A/B INPUT Display...
Watching TV Using FRONT SURROUND on the Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode remote control unit The System has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program. This h produces SRS and FOCUS effects from the feature is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS).
Basic adjustment settings AV input mode menu items PC input mode menu items List of AV menu items to help you with List of PC menu items to help you with operations operations Picture Picture Contrast ......... Page 32 Contrast ......... Page 32 Brightness ........
Basic adjustment settings Antenna setting EZ setup NOTE You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the preset channels. • Make sure what kind of connection is made with your System when selecting “Air” or “Cable” for both ANT-A MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP...
Basic adjustment settings Channel search Channel setup Channel auto search makes the System look for all channels viewable in the set area. If initial setup does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channels.
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Basic adjustment settings TWIN Press a/b to select “Skip”, and press c/d PICTURE SELECT VIEW TWIN CH to select “On” or “Off”. MODE FREEZE INPUT • On: Skips channels. (Channel selection disabled using DISPLAY SLEEP LEARN EDIT/ CHa a a a a /b b b b b and TWIN CHa a a a a /b b b b b .) •...
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Basic adjustment settings Channel setup (continued) Press a/b to select “Favorites(ANT-A)” or “Favorites(ANT-B)”, and then press SET/ ENTER. TV MENU Setup CH Setup Air/Cable CH Search CH Memory Favorites(ANT-A) Favorites(ANT-B) FLASHBACK MUTE (On-screen display when “Favorites(ANT-A)” is selected.) MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP TV MENU RETURN...
Basic adjustment settings Language setting You can also select a language from the setup menu. Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP RETURN MENU MENU SOURCE DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE SET/ ENTER DTV/SAT INFO VCR REC FAVORITE CH POWER INPUT...
Basic adjustment settings Picture adjustments Press MENU and the TV MENU (PC MENU) screen displays. Adjust the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Press c/d to select “Picture”. • Picture menu displays. Press a/b to select a specific adjustment MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP...
Basic adjustment settings C.M.S. (Color Management System) Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. Press c/d to adjust the item to your Color tone is managed using the six-color adjustment desired position. setting. TV MENU MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP Picture RETURN MENU...
Basic adjustment settings Color temperature Black Adjusts the color temperature to give a better white Select a level for automatically adjusting blackish tone balance. to suit viewing conditions. MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP RETURN MENU MENU Press MENU and the TV MENU screen SOURCE DTV/SAT displays.
Basic adjustment settings 3D-Y/C Monochrome Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl For viewing a video in monochrome. and cross color noise. MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP Press MENU and the TV MENU screen RETURN MENU MENU displays. SOURCE DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE Press c/d to select “Picture”.
Basic adjustment settings Film mode (3:2 pull-down) I/P Setting Automatically detects a film-based source (originally Adjusting the image and input signal can give you a encoded at 24 frames/second), analyses it then more beautiful picture. recreates each still film frame for high-definition picture MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP...
Basic adjustment settings Sound adjustment You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP RETURN MENU MENU SOURCE DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE SET/ ENTER DTV/SAT INFO VCR REC FAVORITE CH POWER INPUT RECEIVER Press MENU and the TV MENU (PC MENU) screen displays.
Basic adjustment settings Power control Power control setting allows you to save energy. MENU DTV/DVD TOP TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU MENU SOURCE DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE SET/ ENTER DTV/SAT INFO VCR REC FAVORITE CH POWER INPUT RECEIVER Power control for AV source Power save When set to “Manual”...
Basic adjustment settings No signal off No operation off When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut down if no signal inputs for 15 minutes. down if there is no operation for 3 hours. MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP...
Basic adjustment settings Power management Power control for PC source When set, the power will automatically shut down. Power control setting allows you to save energy. MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP Press MENU and the PC MENU screen RETURN MENU MENU displays.
Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your System, like a DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, PC, game console and camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the Display.
Using external equipment Watching a DVD image Connecting a DVD player You can use the INPUT 1 terminal when connecting to a DVD player and other audiovisual equipment. AVC System Component video cable (rear view) (commercially available) When using component video cable, select “COMPONENT”...
Using external equipment Watching a VCR image Connecting a VCR You can use the INPUT 2 terminal when connecting a VCR and other audiovisual equipment. AVC System (rear view) AV cable (commercially available) S-VIDEO cable (commercially available) Displaying a VCR image /SAT /DTV To watch a VCR image, select “INPUT2”...
Using external equipment Watching broadcasts via a Digital TV tuner Connecting a Digital TV tuner You can use the INPUT 3 terminal when connecting a Digital TV tuner and other audiovisual equipment. Component video cable AVC System (rear view) (commercially available) When using component video cable, select “COMPONENT”...
Using external equipment Enjoying a game console or viewing camcorder images Connecting a game console or camcorder A game console, camcorder and some other audiovisual equipment are conveniently connected using the INPUT 4 terminals. NOTE • The S-video terminal has priority over the video terminals. AVC System (front view) AV cable (commercially available) S-video cable...
Using external equipment Viewing an image from a PC Connecting a PC Use the PC terminals to connect a PC. NOTE • The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. • Refer to page 77 for a list of PC signals compatible with the System. AVC System (front view) RGB cable (commercially available)
Useful adjustment settings Image position (AV input mode Press MENU and the TV MENU screen only) displays. For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical position. Press c/d to select “Setup”. /SAT /DTV Press a/b to select “Position”, and then POWER ANT-A/B INPUT press SET/ENTER.
Useful adjustment settings 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 FLASHBACK the desired position. Press SET/ENTER to return to the initial image position. MUTE NOTE •...
Useful adjustment settings Auto Sync. adjustment (PC input Fine Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) mode only) For automatically adjusting the PC image. Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to change image position using Auto Sync. In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP...
Useful adjustment settings DVI input signal setting Input signal source Selecting the image resolution of the DVI-DIGITAL input signal. MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP The DVI-DIGITAL terminal of this System supports the RETURN MENU MENU /SAT /DTV SOURCE DTV/SAT HDCP* standard. POWER ANT-A/B INPUT...
Useful adjustment settings Picture flip MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP MENU RETURN MENU You can set the orientation of the picture. SOURCE DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE SET/ ENTER DTV/SAT INFO VCR REC FAVORITE CH POWER INPUT RECEIVER AV input mode PC input mode Press MENU and the TV MENU screen Press MENU and the PC MENU screen displays.
Useful adjustment settings AV MODE View modes for 4:3 Programs AV MODE gives you five viewing options to choose from to best match environment of the System, which Press VIEW MODE. can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of •...
Useful adjustment settings View mode (for PC input mode) Input signal /SAT /DTV (640m480) You can select the screen size. POWER ANT-A/B INPUT FRONT View Mode NOTE MODE SURROUND TWIN • Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page Normal PICTURE SELECT 46.)
Useful adjustment settings Input signal (for PC input mode) Noise clean • Some input signals may have to be registered manually Produces a clearer video image. to display properly. • The pairs of input signals (resolutions) in the list below MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP...
Useful adjustment settings Audio out Sleep timer Allows you to select what controls the audio output. Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby. MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP RETURN MENU MENU SOURCE DTV/SAT /SAT /DTV POWER GUIDE POWER...
Useful adjustment settings Connecting external speakers Rear view How to connect the speaker cable 1 1 1 1 1 Pull up the lid. 2 2 2 2 2 Insert the edge of the cable. RED BLACKBLACK RED 3 3 3 3 3 Put the lid back down.
Useful adjustment settings Selecting speakers You can output audio using the supplied speakers (internal) or other external speakers. MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP RETURN MENU MENU SOURCE DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE SET/ ENTER DTV/SAT INFO VCR REC FAVORITE CH POWER INPUT RECEIVER Press MENU and the TV MENU screen displays.
Useful adjustment settings Cool climate MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP MENU RETURN MENU Improves the response of Liquid Crystal Panel when SOURCE DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE viewing fast-moving images. The effect is greater at SET/ low room temperatures (at or below 59˚F/15˚C). ENTER DTV/SAT INFO...
Useful adjustment settings Closed caption • Your System 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.
Useful adjustment settings Secret number setting for parental Select “New Secret No.”, and then press control (AV input mode only) SET/ENTER. Input the new 4-digit secret number by using Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain 0 – 9. settings from being accidentally changed.
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Useful adjustment settings Clearing the secret number MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP RETURN MENU MENU Allows you to clear your secret number. SOURCE DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE SET/ ENTER DTV/SAT Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a Secret INFO VCR REC FAVORITE CH Number.
Useful adjustment settings Parental control (setting V-CHIP level) V-CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your System. 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.
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Useful adjustment settings TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines) MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP RETURN MENU MENU SOURCE DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Voluntary movie SET/ ENTER rating system (MPAA). DTV/SAT INFO VCR REC FAVORITE CH Press a/b to select “TV Guidelines”, and POWER INPUT then press SET/ENTER.
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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.
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Useful adjustment settings MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP RETURN MENU MENU Press a/b to adjust the item to your desired SOURCE DTV/SAT position. “ ” indicates the item is blocked. POWER GUIDE • The setting automatically enters “Block” for any SET/ ENTER DTV/SAT ratings below your selection.
Useful adjustment settings How to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK /SAT /DTV POWER ANT-A/B INPUT • The V-CHIP BLOCK is working and censors a FRONT broadcast, “V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED.” MODE SURROUND displays. TWIN PICTURE SELECT VIEW TWIN CH MODE FREEZE INPUT Press SET/ENTER while the V-CHIP is...
Other viewing options Picture and still image Twin picture functions You can display two same-sized pictures – one moving Allows you to display two pictures on the screen at and one still – when inputting from an AV source. one time. Twin picture in all cases You can display two same-sized pictures except when /SAT...
Other viewing options Presetting manufacturer codes Learning remote control function You can operate the connected AV products (AV Receiver, Cable Box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, LD) Slide the Mode switch to match the device using the learning function for your remote control unit. to which you want to preset the remote This remote control unit has the function that can control signal.
/DTV POWER ANT-A/B INPUT FRONT MODE SURROUND Receiver control buttons TWIN When a SHARP receiver is connected to the Display, PICTURE SELECT VIEW TWIN CH the receiver can operate using buttons 1 to 3. MODE FREEZE INPUT When another non-SHARP receiver is connected to...
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Other viewing options Cable control buttons Mode switch When the Mode switch is set to CBL/SAT/DTV the /SAT /DTV cable converter connected to the Display can operate ANT-A/B POWER INPUT using 1 to 5. FRONT MODE SURROUND Cable converters made by other manufacturers and TWIN not preset can also operate using the remote control PICTURE...
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Other viewing options SAT control buttons Mode switch When the SAT is preset by the learning remote control /SAT /DTV function, the remote control unit buttons will function POWER ANT-A/B INPUT as shown below. FRONT MODE SURROUND • When the Mode switch is set to CBL/SAT/DTV, TWIN satellite broadcast tuners made by other PICTURE...
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Other viewing options DTV control buttons Mode switch For viewing DTV broadcasts, a digital TV tuner /SAT /DTV (commercially available) is necessary. POWER ANT-A/B INPUT FRONT When the Mode switch is set to CBL/SAT/DTV, the MODE SURROUND remote control unit buttons will function as shown TWIN PICTURE SELECT...
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Other viewing options VCR control buttons Mode switch When the VCR is preset by the learning remote control /SAT /DTV function, the remote control unit button will function as POWER ANT-A/B INPUT follows when the Mode switch of the remote control FRONT MODE SURROUND...
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Other viewing options DVD/LD control buttons Mode switch When the DVD/LD is preset by the learning remote /SAT /DTV control function, the remote control unit button will POWER ANT-A/B INPUT function as follows when the Mode switch of the FRONT MODE SURROUND remote control unit is set to DVD/LD.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Make sure the Display and the AVC System are connected correctly. (See page 10.) • Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 21.) If the indicator on the Display lights up red, press POWER on the Display. •...
Appendix RS-232C port specifications 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.
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Appendix Response code format Normal response Return code (0DH) Problem response (communication error or incorrect command) Return code (0DH) Command table • About the command except being indicated here, it is outside the guarantee range of operation. CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS POWER SETTING P O W R...
Speaker screw (m4), Cable clamp (Large m1, Small m2), RF cable (m1) • 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.
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HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS Press and hold down CLEAR on the AVC System while it is in standby mode. Then press POWER button on the Display or TV POWER on the remote control unit to turn the System on. All setting items (except TV channel) return to the factory presetting.
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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.
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(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.
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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORATION Printed in Japan Imprimé au Japon Printed on post-consumer recycled paper. Impreso en Japón Imprimé sur du papier recyclé. Impresso no Japão Impreso en papel reciclado. TINS-A529WJZZ Impresso em papel reciclado pós utilização.
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