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Sharp Aquos LC-32G4U Operation Manual

32" & 37" display, avc system, liquid crystal television
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37o o o o o DISPLAY/ECRAN 37o o o o o /PANTALLA 37o o o o o /TELA 37o o o o o
LC - 37G4U
32o o o o o DISPLAY/ECRAN 32o o o o o /PANTALLA 32o o o o o /TELA 32o o o o o
LC - 32G4U
AVC SYSTEM/SYSTÈME AVC/SISTEMA AVC/SISTEMA AVC
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TELEVISOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO
OPERATION MANUAL
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  • Page 1 37o o o o o DISPLAY/ECRAN 37o o o o o /PANTALLA 37o o o o o /TELA 37o o o o o LC - 37G4U 32o o o o o DISPLAY/ECRAN 32o o o o o /PANTALLA 32o o o o o /TELA 32o o o o o LC - 32G4U AVC SYSTEM/SYSTÈME AVC/SISTEMA AVC/SISTEMA AVC TU-GA1U-S...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    LC-37G4U LC-32G4U TU-GA1U-S LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. • Some items may be grayed out. They are not selectable.

  • Page 3: Trademarks

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL TU-GA1U-S (AVC System). 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.

  • Page 4: Dear Sharp Customer

    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 INSTRUCTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Copyright

    COPYRIGHT 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION ……………………… 1 Deleting all still image files …………………… 51 Trademarks …………………………………………… 2 Recording a motion picture …………………… 52 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ………………………… 3 Displaying a motion picture ………………… 52 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS …………… 3 Rec. Mode ……………………………………… 53 COPYRIGHT …………………………………………...

  • Page 8: Supplied Accessories

    • AC cords enclosed in this product are for 110-125V. When using this product on the 220-240V, please order and use “QACCZA036WJPZ” as an option in this manual. SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 6100 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 230, Miami, Florida 33126, U.S.A.
  • Page 9 Page 11 Page 12 Page 9 Speaker unit (g1) Left speaker Right speaker DSP-ZA053UJ03 DSP-ZA053UJ04 Page 9 Page 9 Display: LC-32G4U AC cord (g1) Cable clamp (g1) QACCDA019WJPZ LHLDW0110CEZZ Page 11 Page 12 • Speakers are attached when shipping LC-32G4U.

  • Page 10: Preparation

    Preparation Attaching speakers LC-37G4U Peel off the tape holding the ends of the cables, Fasten the speaker cable with the holder. and move cables towards behind the display. • Connect the ends of the cables to the speaker terminals as shown in the illustration. Hook the W hole of the speaker to the screw of the Fix the speaker terminal cover.

  • Page 11: Where To Place The System

    • Keep enough space above and behind the Display. • The Display weighs about 52.9 lbs/24 kg (LC-37G4U) and 48.5 lbs/22 kg (LC-32G4U). Move it with two or more people. • When you move the Display, hold the portion of the Display, not the speaker.

  • Page 12: Setting The 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.
  • Page 13 Preparation Attaching the clamp and bundling the cables with the clamp Cable clamp Insert the cable clamp in the hole on the Display as shown. Display (rear view) Closing the terminal cover Cables come out from the small opening.

  • Page 14: Setting The Avc System With The Stand

    Preparation Setting the AVC System with the stand How to install the AVC System vertically using the stand unit. • Use the supplied stand unit for installing the AVC System vertically in an upright position. Stick each spacer to the Attach each cushion to Fit the stand to the AVC stand as shown.

  • Page 15: Removing Speakers

    Preparation Removing speakers LC-32G4U Unfasten the screw used to secure the speaker Take off the speaker cable cover. bracket. Take off the speaker terminal cover. Unfasten the screws. Disconnect the cable from the speaker. CAUTION • Do not remove the stand and speaker from the Display unless using an optional bracket to mount it.

  • Page 16: Removing The Stand

    • 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.

  • Page 17: Inserting The Batteries

    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 “AAA” size batteries Close the battery cover. (supplied with the product). •...

  • Page 18: Part Names

    Part names Display VOLUME buttons INPUT MAIN POWER (VOLl/k ) button button CHANNEL buttons POWER button (CHs/r) Remote control sensor POWER indicator OPC sensor *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 35.)

  • Page 19: Avc System

    Part names AVC System Front view INPUT 3 terminal (VIDEO) INPUT 3 terminals (AUDIO L/R) STANDBY/ON indicator INPUT 3 terminal (S-VIDEO) POWER button CARD indicator How to open the door. RESET* SYSTEM RESET** Headphone PC CARD slot (When connecting headphones, the sound from the speakers is muted.) * Press RESET if the system cannot return to its original state after performing various operations.

  • Page 20: Remote Control Unit

    Part names Remote control unit TV POWER: Switch the Liquid Crystal Television power on or off. (See page 24.) DISPLAY: Display the channel information. SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on and off. External equipment operational buttons: Operate the external equipment.

  • Page 21: Watching Tv

    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.
  • Page 22 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)

  • Page 23: Outdoor Antenna Connection

    Watching TV Connecting Antenna Cable with VCR RF Cable Coaxial Antenna Cable (commercially available) (Supplied) Rear Terminals 2-way signal splitter (commercially available) Cable lead-in Coaxial Antenna Cable (commercially available) VIDEO AUDIO Video Cable (commercially available) Audio Cable (commercially available) NOTE •...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Ac Cord

    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 when connecting the AC cords. •...

  • Page 25: Turning On The Power

    Watching TV Turning on the power Display Make sure that the system cable is connected before turning on the power. Press MAIN POWER on the Display. POWER button • POWER indicator (Green): The System is on. (After a few MAIN POWER seconds, a window appears with sound.) •...

  • Page 26: Initial Setup

    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 16.) 2.

  • Page 27: Simple Button Operations For Changing Channels

    Watching TV I 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.

  • Page 28: Simple Button Operations For Changing Volume/Sound

    Watching TV I Using MUTE on the remote control unit Simple button operations for changing volume/sound Mutes the current sound output. I Changing the volume You can change the volume on the Display or on the remote control unit. Display Press MUTE.

  • Page 29: Setting Mts/Sap Stereo Mode

    Watching TV Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode NOTE • MTS only operates while in TV mode. The System has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program. This You can change MTS as feature is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). shown below to match The System with MTS can receive mono sound, stereo the television broadcast...

  • Page 30: Basic Adjustment Settings

    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 OPC ..........Page 35 OPC ..........Page 35 Backlight ........

  • Page 31: Ez Setup

    Basic adjustment settings Antenna setting EZ setup Make sure what kind of connection is made with your System You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the when selecting “Air” or “Cable” for both ANT-A and B. preset channels. Press c/d to select “Air”...

  • Page 32: Channel Setup

    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.
  • Page 33 Basic adjustment settings 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 .) NOTE •...

  • Page 34: Favorite Channel Setting

    Basic adjustment settings Favorite channel setting Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you want to delete, and then press ENTER. 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.

  • Page 35: Language Setting

    Basic adjustment settings Language setting You can also select a language from the Setup menu. Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Language”, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 36: Opc Setting

    Basic adjustment settings PC input mode OPC setting Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”. Press a/b to select “OPC”. [ Picture ... OPC ] MENU Picture Audio AV input mode On : Display Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

  • Page 37: Picture Adjustments

    Basic adjustment settings Picture adjustments Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Press c/d to select “Picture”. Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired position.

  • Page 38: Color Management System)

    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. C. M. S-Hue C. M. S-Saturation [ 0] –30 C.

  • Page 39: Color Temperature

    Basic adjustment settings Color temperature Black For a better white balance, use color temperature For easier viewing, change the viewing depth by correction. selecting a level for automatically adjusting the dark portion of an image. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”.

  • Page 40: 3D-Y/C

    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. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”. Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 41: Film Mode (3:2 Pull-Down)

    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), analyzes it then more beautiful picture. recreates each still film frame for high-definition picture quality.

  • Page 42: Sound Adjustment

    Basic adjustment settings Sound adjustment Dolby virtual You can adjust the sound quality to your preference You can enjoy the SURROUND 2ch stereo with Dolby with the following settings. Pro Logic II technology. VIRTUAL DOLBY SURROUND 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.

  • Page 43: Power Control

    Basic adjustment settings Power control Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power control for AV source 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.

  • Page 44: Power Control For Pc Source

    Basic adjustment settings Power control for PC source Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power management When set, the power will automatically shut down. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Power Control”. Press a/b to select “Power Management”, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 45: Using Memory Card

    Using memory card 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. •...
  • Page 46 Using memory card You can use memory cards (commercially available) Commercially available memory cards for recording and playing back pictures. • Please use an appropriate PC card adapter PC card adapter SD Memory (commercially available) for each memory card. Card PC Card Hard Disk •...

  • Page 47: Card Setup Mode Menu Items

    Using memory card Card Setup mode menu items Still Setup Slide Show Interval 1-10/15/20/25/30/ 45/60 Sec. 15/30/60 Min. Normal/Random/ Order My Program Repeat On/Off My Program Setup/Delete All Card Audio Select Off/TV/Input1-Input5 Setup File Operation Protect/Delete File/ Delete All Video Setup Rec.
  • Page 48 Using memory card Inserting a PC card adapter Selecting Still and Video mode • Press in the EJECT button if it is popped out. • Insert a memory card to a PC card adapter Press CARD and the card mode screen beforehand.

  • Page 49: Recording A Still Image

    Using memory card Recording a still image Displaying a still image You can record a still image on the card. Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. Press c/d to select “Still”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b/c/d to select a file you want to display, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 50: Setting Slide Show

    Using memory card Setting Slide Show My Program You can adjust the interval, order and repeat settings. You can select up to thirty-two pictures and specify the order for displaying in slide show. Repeat steps 1 to 4 in “Setting Slide Show” on the left column.

  • Page 51: Audio Select

    Using memory card Audio Select Protecting/unprotecting still image files You can enjoy the audio from TV or other external You can protect any file you do not want to delete. equipment during the still image playback. Repeat steps 1 to 4 in “Audio Select” on the left column.

  • Page 52: Deleting A Still Image File

    Using memory card Deleting a still image file Deleting all still image files Press CARD and the card mode screen Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Card Setup”.

  • Page 53: Recording A Motion Picture

    Using memory card Displaying a motion picture Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. Press c/d to select “Video”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b/c/d to select the file you want to play, and then press ENTER. • Video playback starts. Press CARD again to display the operation panel.

  • Page 54: Rec. Mode

    Using memory card Rec. Mode Pre Record Use this setting for recording images you are currently You can record the picture slightly before the point watching. You can select the recording mode (picture where you pressed the record button, enabling you to quality) for a motion picture.

  • Page 55: Repeat Play

    Using memory card Repeat Play Protecting/unprotecting motion picture files You can specify one file or all files to replay repeatedly. You can protect any file you do not want to delete. Repeat steps 1 to 4 in “Repeat Play” on the left column.

  • Page 56: Deleting A Motion Picture File

    Using memory card Deleting a motion picture file Deleting all motion picture files Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Card Setup”. Press CARD and the card mode screen displays.

  • Page 57: Format

    Using memory card Format Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Card Setup”. Press a/b to select “Format” and then press ENTER. Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER. NOTE • Formatting a card deletes all files including the ones which set to protect.

  • Page 58: Using External Equipment

    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. Displaying an external equipment image Press a/b to select “Input Select”, and then Explanation here is for the setting when connecting...

  • Page 59: Connecting A Dvd Player

    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. When using component cable. AVC System Component video cable (rear view) (commercially available) Audio cable (commercially available)

  • Page 60: Connecting A Vcr

    Using external equipment 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) Connecting a game console or camcorder A game console, camcorder and some other audiovisual equipment are conveniently connected using the INPUT 3 terminals.

  • Page 61: Connecting A Digital Tv Stb

    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. When using component cable. Component video cable (commercially available) AVC System (rear view) Audio cable (commercially available)

  • Page 62: Connecting Hdmi Equipment

    Using external equipment Connecting HDMI equipment You can use the INPUT 4 terminal when connecting an HDMI equipment. HDMI equipment HDMI cable (Commercially available) AVC System (rear view) Displaying an image from HDMI equipment Press a/b to select the desired item and To watch an HDMI equipment image, select press ENTER.

  • Page 63: Connecting A Pc

    Using external equipment Connecting a PC Use the INPUT 5 terminal to connect a PC. NOTE • Refer to page 96 for a list of PC signals compatible with the System. AVC System (rear view) RGB/DVI conversion cable (Commercially available) ø...

  • Page 64: Useful Adjustment Settings

    Useful adjustment settings Image position (AV input mode Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. only) For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical position. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Position”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “H-Pos.” or “V-Pos.”. H-Pos.

  • Page 65: Moving The Picture On The Screen

    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 the desired position. Press ENTER to return to the original image position. NOTE •...

  • Page 66: Connecting External Speakers

    Useful adjustment settings Connecting external speakers Rear view How to connect the speaker cable Push down 1 1 1 1 1 the tab. Insert the 2 2 2 2 2 end of the cable. Lift the tab 3 3 3 3 3 back up.

  • Page 67: Selecting Speakers

    Useful adjustment settings Selecting speakers Audio Quality Control You can output audio using the supplied speakers or Audio Quality Control automatically optimizes the audio other external speakers. quality to suit internal (supplied) speakers. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”.

  • Page 68: Auto Sync. Adjustment (Pc Input Mode Only)

    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 to optimize the image.

  • Page 69: Input Select

    Useful adjustment settings Input Select DVI input signal setting Press INPUT to select INPUT5. INPUT SOURCE Display INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT button INPUT5 INPUT5 Selecting input source CARD Use this menu to select the input source. Press INPUT. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. •...

  • Page 70: Input Label

    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. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Input Label”, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 71: Picture Flip

    Useful adjustment settings Picture flip You can set the orientation of the picture. AV and PC input mode [Standard]: normal image. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Picture Flip”, and then [Mirror]: mirror image.

  • Page 72: Av Mode

    Useful adjustment settings AV MODE View mode for 4:3 Programs AV MODE gives you six 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 •...

  • Page 73: View Mode (For Pc Input Mode)

    Useful adjustment settings View mode (for PC input mode) Input signal (640m480) You can select the screen size. View Mode NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page Normal 62.) • Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type. Zoom Stretch Dot by Dot...

  • Page 74: Input Signal (For Pc Input Mode)

    Useful adjustment settings Input signal (for PC input mode) Digital Noise Reduction • 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 are not distinguishable when received.

  • Page 75: Digital Noise Reduction

    Useful adjustment settings Audio only Output Select When listening to music from a music program, you Allows you to select what controls the audio output. can set the Liquid Crystal display off and enjoy audio only. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

  • Page 76: Quick Shoot

    Useful adjustment settings Sleep timer Quick shoot Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically Use Quick Shoot Operation to record action video more switches to standby. clearly. Press SLEEP. • Remaining time displays when sleep timer has been set.

  • Page 77: Closed Caption

    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.

  • Page 78: Caption Size

    Useful adjustment settings Caption Size Font Style Select a caption size. Select a font style. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER. [ Option ... Caption Setup ] MENU Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

  • Page 79: Foreground Color

    Useful adjustment settings Foreground Color Foreground Opacity Select a character foreground color. Select a foreground opacity value. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER. [ Option ... Caption Setup ] MENU Option Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

  • Page 80: Background Color

    Useful adjustment settings Background Color Background Opacity Select a character background color. Select a background opacity value. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. [ Option ...

  • Page 81: Character Edge

    Useful adjustment settings Character Edge Select a character edge. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER. [ Option ... Caption Setup ] MENU Option Audio Only Digital Noise Reduction [Low] Input Select...

  • Page 82: Secret Number Setting For Parental Control (Av Input Mode Only)

    Useful adjustment settings Secret number setting for parental Select “New Secret No.”, and then press control (AV input mode only) 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.
  • Page 83 Useful adjustment settings 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. Changing the secret number Allows you to change your current secret number. Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0 –...

  • Page 84: Parental Control (Setting V-Chip Level)

    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.
  • Page 85 Useful adjustment settings TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines) Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA). Press a/b to select “TV Guidelines”, and Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) then press ENTER. Press a/b to adjust the item to your desired Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
  • Page 86 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.
  • Page 87 Useful adjustment settings 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.

  • Page 88: How To Temporarily Release The V-Chip Block

    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. Press ENTER while the V-CHIP is working and then the secret number setting menu displays. Enter your 4-digit secret number with 0 –...

  • Page 89: Center Channel Input

    Useful adjustment settings Center Channel Input You can use the display speakers as center speaker when using 5.1ch surrounding sound system. Display speaker * Connect to external audio equipment which supports 5.1ch surround sound system. Refer to your external equipment operation manual for details.

  • Page 90: Other Viewing Options

    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. 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.

  • Page 91: Presetting Remote Control Function

    Other viewing options Presetting manufacturer codes Presetting remote control function You can operate the connected AV products (AV Receiver, Cable Box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, LD) Press FUNCTION until the LED for your using the presetting manufacturer function for your device lights up.
  • Page 92 08, 11, 20 Pioneer Dynatech Proscan Emerson 21, 32, 35 03, 24 Fisher 09, 10, 11 Samsung 07, 12 Funai 28, 29 Sharp 01, 10 G.E. Sony 05, 25 Goldstar Toshiba Hitachi 06, 47 Yamaha Instant Replay Zenith 04, 06, 24, 30...
  • Page 93 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. SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off. 0 – 9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch.
  • Page 94 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.
  • Page 95 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.

  • Page 96: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Make sure the Display and the AVC System are connected correctly. (See page 11.) • Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 24.) If the indicator on the Display lights up red, press POWER on the Display. •...

  • Page 97: Pc Compatibility Chart

    Appendix PC compatibility chart PC/MAC Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency VESA Standard 31.5 kHz 60 Hz 640 x 400 37.9 kHz 85 Hz 31.5 kHz 60 Hz 720 x 400 37.9 kHz 85 Hz 31.5 kHz 60 Hz 37.9 kHz 72 Hz 640 x 480 37.5 kHz...

  • Page 98: Rs-232C Port Specifications

    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.
  • Page 99 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...

  • Page 100: Specifications

    Bracket unit (m1), Speaker unit (m1) • 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.

  • Page 101: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional drawings Display LC-37G4U Unit: inch/(mm) (89.4) (917) (671) (1102) (200)
  • Page 102 Dimensional drawings Display LC-32G4U Unit: inch/(mm) (89.4) (795) (671) (980) (200)
  • Page 103 Dimensional drawings AVC System Unit: inch/(mm) (365) (49) (220) (430) (303)

  • Page 104: How To Set The Factory Presets

    HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS Turn off the Display by pressing MAIN POWER. Press and hold down RESET on the AVC System and press MAIN POWER on the Display to turn on the System. All setting items (except TV channel) return to the factory presetting. NOTE •...

  • Page 105: Calling For Service

    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.
  • Page 106 (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.

  • Page 107: Sharp Corporation

    SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORATION Printed in Japan Imprimé au Japon Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Impreso en Japón Imprimé sur 100% de papier recyclé. Impresso no Japão Impreso en 100% de papel reciclado de postconsumo.

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