Page 1: Table Of Contents
Picture aspect ratio (AV input mode only) ………… 61 Labelling channels ………………………… 30 Selecting Full Mode display Skipping channels ………………………… 31 (for AV input mode) (LC-30AA1M only) ……… 62 Setting the child lock ……………………… 31 Rotate …………………………………………………… 63 Sort ………………………………………………… 32 Audio out ………………………………………………...
Page 2: Dear Sharp Customer
Dear SHARP customer Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD colour TV product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble- free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Precautions carefully before using this product. Important Safety Precautions Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled.
Page 3 Important Safety Precautions • Cleaning—Unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. Use a damp cloth to clean the product. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. • Water and moisture—Do not use the product near water, such as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool and in a wet basement.
Page 4 Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product. LC-30AA1M The LCD panel is a very high technology product with 2,949,120 thin film transistors, giving you fine picture details.
Page 5: Supplied Accessories
Stand unit (for AVC System) (g1) System cable (g1) Antenna cable (g1) Page 7 Page 18 AC cord (g2) Operation manual Stand (g1) LC-30AA1M Stand cushion (g4) LC-37AA1M Stand spacer (g4) Stand screw (g2) Page 12 Page 7 LC-37AA1M(E)-a 03.11.6, 9:46 AM...
Page 6: Preparation
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 7 for details.) If you want to keep a longer distance between the Display and AVC System, please purchase the optional...
Page 7: Setting The System
Preparation Setting the System H LC-37AA1M 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 centre of the Display and remove the cover toward you.
Page 8 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) Closing the terminal cover Cables come out...
Page 9 Preparation Setting the System H LC-30AA1M 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 down the four upper hooks to remove the cover toward you.
Page 10 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) Arrange the system cable as...
Page 11: Removing The Stand And Speaker
Preparation Removing the stand and speaker This unit has detachable type speaker. You can detach the system speaker when using external speaker. Before removing (or attaching) speaker, unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet and the system cable from the Display.
Page 12: Setting The Display On The Wall
• Installing the LCD Colour TV requires special skill that should only be performed by qualified service personnel. Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves. SHARP bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury.
Page 13: Inserting The Batteries
Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the System for the first time, insert two “AA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AA” size batteries. Open the battery cover. Insert two supplied “AA”...
Page 14: Part Names
Part names Display H LC-37AA1M VOLUME buttons INPUT MAIN POWER ( il/k ) button button (X) CHANNEL buttons STANDBY/ON button (CHs/r) Remote control sensor OPC sensor OPC indicator* STANDBY/ON indicator *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See pages 41 and 43.) LC-37AA1M(E)-a 03.11.6, 9:47 AM...
Page 15 Part names Display H LC-30AA1M VOLUME buttons INPUT MAIN POWER ( il/k ) button button (X) CHANNEL buttons STANDBY/ON button (CHs/r) SLEEP timer indicator Remote control sensor OPC sensor OPC indicator* STANDBY/ON indicator *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See pages 41 and 43.) LC-37AA1M(E)-a 03.11.6, 9:47 AM...
Page 16: Avc System
Part names AVC System Front view Headphone PC INPUT terminal (AUDIO) INPUT 4 terminal (VIDEO) (When connecting headphones, the sound from the speakers is muted.) PC INPUT terminal STANDBY/ON indicator INPUT 4 terminals (AUDIO) (ANALOG RGB) X (POWER) button INPUT 4 terminal (S-VIDEO) CLEAR* (How to open the door) * If the AVC System is switched on but it does not appear to be operating correctly, it may need resetting.
Page 17: Remote Control Unit
Part names B (STANDBY/ON) Remote control unit To switch the power on and off. (See page 19.) du (FREEZE/HOLD for TELETEXT) TV/External input mode: Change the still image mode. TELETEXT mode: Freeze a multi-page on screen while other pages are automatically updated. Press d again to return to the normal image.
Page 18: Watching Tv
(IEC 169-2), plug it into the ANTENNA INPUT terminal at the rear of the AVC System. Connecting to the power outlet * This picture is for LC-37AA1M. * This picture is for LC-30AA1M. Display (rear view) Display (rear view) Plug in to wall outlet.
Page 19: Turning On The Power
When turning the AVC System on first Press X (POWER) on the AVC System. • The STANDBY/ON indicator on the AVC System lights LC-37AA1M LC-30AA1M up red. Press X (MAIN POWER) on the Display. • The System turns the power on.
Page 20: Simple Button Operations For Changing Channels
Watching TV Channel display Simple button operations for Channel display changes approximately after 3 changing channels seconds as shown below. You can change channels in several ways. Using CHa a a a a /b b b b b on the remote control unit SAT.1 •...
Page 21: Simple Button Operation For Changing Volume/Sound
Watching TV Using e on the remote control unit Simple button operation for changing e mutes the current sound output. volume/sound Changing the volume You can change the volume on the Display or on the remote control unit. il l l l l /k k k k k Press e.
Page 22 Watching TV Using ] on the remote control unit ] produces Dolby virtual effect from the speakers. Each time you press ], the mode changes between ON and OFF. Dolby Virtual sound options • ON: Makes it possible to enjoy natural, realistic surround sound.
Page 23 Watching TV Using SOUND on the remote control unit In the TV mode of A2 TV broadcasts When receiving a stereo signal Each time you press SOUND, the mode switches between STEREO and MONO. Stereo mode BBC2 STEREO In the NICAM TV broadcasts BBC2 When receiving a stereo signal Each time you press SOUND, the mode switches...
Page 24: Basic Adjustment Settings
Cool Climate .......... Page 65 4:3 Mode ..........Page 61 Full Mode* ..........Page 62 Rotate ............. Page 63 * Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M. Language ..........Page 34 Text Lang..........Page 68 Option Input Select ........... Page 55 Input Label ..........
Page 25: Auto Installation
• The illustrations and on-screen displays in this manual [On] are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. 4:3 Mode [Panorama] Full Mode [Mode1] Rotate [Normal] Language [English] Text Lang. [West Europe] • Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M. LC-37AA1M(E)-c 03.11.6, 9:50 AM...
Page 26 Basic adjustment settings Automatic channel searching Channel auto search finds all channels viewable in your area. 01 55.25 02 85.25 03 102.25 NOTE • If no channel is found, “No programme found.” displays. And the auto installation finishes. Automatic channel labelling After finding TV channels, the System starts naming each TV channel found.
Page 27: Programme Setup
[ Setup ... Programme Setup ] MENU Setup Option Auto Installation Programme Setup Child Lock Position [On] 4:3 Mode [Panorama] Full Mode [Mode1] Rotate [Normal] Language [English] Text Lang. [West Europe] • Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M. LC-37AA1M(E)-c 03.11.6, 9:50 AM...
Page 28: Manual Setting For Each Channel
[Mode1] Rotate [Normal] Language [English] Text Lang. [West Europe] • Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M. Press a/b to select “Manual Adjust”, and then press ENTER. Auto Search Manual Adjust Sort Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.
Page 29: Search Tuning
Basic adjustment settings Manual setting for each channel (continued) Search tuning Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you want to edit, and then press ENTER. • The selected channel information displays. Press a/b to select “Search”, and then press ENTER. [Setup ...
Page 30: Colour System
Basic adjustment settings Manual setting for each channel (continued) Press a/b to select the optimum sound system, and then press ENTER. Colour system NOTE • If you adjust this setting, please check the colour system information. (See left column.) Labelling channels When a TV channel sends its Network Name, the auto installation detects the information and assigns a name to it.
Page 31: Skipping Channels
Basic adjustment settings Setting the child lock Manual setting for each channel (continued) You can block the viewing of any channel. Skipping channels Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you want to edit, and then press ENTER. • The selected channel information displays. Press a/b to select “Lock”, and then press ENTER.
Page 32: Sort
[Mode1] Rotate [Normal] Language [English] Text Lang. [West Europe] • Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M. 01 KABEL Press a/b to select “Sort”, and then press ENTER. • The channels are listed. Black ones are set 01 KABEL SAT.1 “Skip”...
Page 33: Booster
Basic adjustment settings Booster When set to “AUTO”, picture noise is reduced for TV broadcast signal strength from moderate regions. Automatically sets to “Off” for a strong electrolytic signal that has a constant level. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”.
Page 34: Language Setting For On-Screen Display
[Panorama] Full Mode [Mode1] Rotate [Normal] Language [English] Text Lang. [West Europe] • Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M. Press a/b to select the desired language listed on the screen, and then press ENTER. English LC-37AA1M(E)-c 03.11.6, 9:51 AM...
Page 35: Picture Adjustments
Basic adjustment settings Picture adjustments Press MENU and the 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 item. Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired position.
Page 36: Colour Management System)
Basic adjustment settings C.M.S. (Colour Management System) Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. Colour tone is managed using the six-colour adjustment setting. C. M. S. Changing reds [ 0] –30 closer to [ 0] –30 magenta or yellow. [ 0] –30 [ 0]...
Page 37: Colour Temperature
Basic adjustment settings Colour temperature Black Adjusts the colour temperature to give the best white Allows you to select a level for automatic adjustment image. of a black areas of the image to suit viewing conditions. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”.
Page 38: Monochrome
Basic adjustment settings Monochrome Film mode For viewing a video in monochrome. Automatically detects a film-based source (originally encoded at 24 frames/second), analyses it then recreates each still film frame for high-definition picture quality. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”.
Page 39: I/P Setting
Basic adjustment settings I/P setting DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Adjusting the image and input signal can give you a Produces a clearer video image. more beautiful picture. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”. • Picture menu displays. Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then press ENTER.
Page 40: Audio Adjustment
Basic adjustment settings Audio adjustment Dolby Virtual You can also produce Dolby Virtual effects from the Sound adjustment “Audio” setting. You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Audio”.
Page 41: Power Control
Basic adjustment settings Power Control Power Control setting allows you to reduce the display brightness to save energy. Power control for AV source Power save When set to “Manual” or “Auto”, power consumption is reduced by decreasing backlight brightness. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Power Control”.
Page 42 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. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Page 43: Power Control For Pc Source
Basic adjustment settings Power management Power Control for PC source When set, the power will automatically shut down. Power Control allows you to reduce display brightness and save energy. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Power control”. •...
Page 44: Using External Equipment
Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your System, like a VCR, DVD player, HDTV tuner, PC, game console and camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from b on the remote control unit or INPUT on the Display.
Page 45: Watching A Dvd Image
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. Component cable (commercially available) AVC System (rear view) When using component cable, select “COMPONENT”...
Page 46: Watching A Vcr Image
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 To watch a VCR image, select “INPUT2”...
Page 47: Watching Broadcasts Via An Hdtv Tuner
Using external equipment Watching broadcasts via an HDTV tuner Connecting an HDTV tuner You can use the INPUT 3 terminal when connecting an HDTV tuner and other audiovisual equipment. AVC System (rear view) Component cable (commercially available) When using component cable, select “COMPONENT”...
Page 48: Enjoying A Game Console And Viewing Camcorder Images
Using external equipment Enjoying a game console and 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)
Page 49: Viewing An Image From A Pc
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 73 for a list of PC signals compatible with the System. AVC System (front view) RGB cable (commercially available)
Page 50: Connecting External Speakers
Using external equipment Connecting external speakers Rear view How to connect the speaker cable Push down the tab. 1 1 1 1 1 Insert the end of the 2 2 2 2 2 cable. 3 3 3 3 3 Put the lid back down. When using external speakers CAUTION •...
Page 51: Selecting Speakers
Using external equipment Selecting speakers You can output audio using the supplied speakers (detachable) or other external speakers. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Audio”. • Audio menu displays. Press a/b to select “Speaker”, and then press ENTER.
Page 52: Useful Adjustment Settings
Full Mode [Mode1] Rotate [Normal] Language [English] Text Lang. [West Europe] • Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M. Press a/b to select “H-Pos.” or “V-Pos.”. H-Pos. –10 V-Pos. –20 Reset Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired position.
Page 53: 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 initial image position. NOTE •...
Page 54: 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 optimise the image.
Page 55: Input Signal Source
Useful adjustment settings Input signal source Press a/b to select a signal type you want to set, and then press ENTER. Input selection • If the selected signal type is incorrect, an image Can use for selecting the input source. does not display or no colour image displays.
Page 56: Input Label
Useful adjustment settings Input Label Press a/b/c/d to select each character of the new name for the channel, and then Lets you set the input terminal displayed using the press ENTER. INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. CLEAR BACK – 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Repeat the above until the name is fully spelt out, and then press ENTER.
Page 57: Colour System Setting (Av Input Mode Only)
Useful adjustment settings Colour system setting (AV input AV mode selection mode only) AV mode gives you five viewing options to choose from to best match the system environment, which can vary u can change the colour system to one that is due to factors like room-brightness, type of programme compatible with the image on the screen.
Page 58: Wide Mode (For Av Input Mode)
Useful adjustment settings WIDE mode (for AV input mode) WIDE MODE Normal Manual Selection Full 14:9 Press f. Zoom 14:9 • The WIDE MODE menu displays. Panorama • The menu lists the wide mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently received. Full Cinema 16:9 Press f or a/b while the WIDE MODE...
Page 59: Wide Mode (For Pc Input Mode)
Useful adjustment settings WIDE mode (for PC input mode) Input signal (640m480) You can select the screen size. WIDE MODE NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page Normal 49.) Full • Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type. Dot by Dot Press f.
Page 60: Input Signal (Pc Input Mode Only)
Useful adjustment settings Input signal (PC input mode only) Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. • Some input signals may have to be registered manually to display properly. • The pairs of input signals (resolutions) in the list below Press c/d to select “Setup”.
Page 61: Wide Screen Signalling (Wss) (Av Input Mode Only)
[ Setup ... WSS ] MENU Language [English] Setup Option Text Lang. [West Europe] Auto Installation • Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M. Programme Setup Child Lock Press c/d to select “Normal” or “Panorama”, and then press ENTER. Position [On] 4:3 Mode [Panorama]...
Page 62: Selecting Full Mode Display (For Av Input Mode) (Lc-30Aa1M Only)
4:3 Mode [Panorama] Full Mode [Mode1] Rotate [Normal] Language [English] Text Lang. [West Europe] • Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M. Press c/d to select “Mode1” or “Mode2”, and then press ENTER. Mode 1 Mode 2 LC-37AA1M(E)-h 03.11.6, 10:55 AM...
Page 63: Rotate
Input Signal Language [English] Auto Sync. Text Lang. [West Europe] Fine Sync. • Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M. Rotate [Normal] Language [English] Press a/b to select the desired mode, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select the desired mode, and then press ENTER.
Page 64: Audio Out
NOTE • Select “0” by pressing SLEEP to cancel the sleep timer. • When the sleep timer is working, its indicator on the Display lights red. (LC-30AA1M only.) NOTE • Audio menu items are greyed out when Audio output is set to “Variable”.
Page 65: Cool Climate
Useful adjustment settings Cool climate Improves LCD response when viewing fast-moving images. The effect is greater at low room temperatures (at or below 15˚C/59˚F). AV input mode PC input mode Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”.
Page 66: Password Setting For Child Lock (Tv Mode Only)
Useful adjustment settings Password setting for child lock (TV Enter the same 4-digit number as in step 5 mode only) to confirm. • “The new password is registered.” displays. Allows you to use a password to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. NOTE •...
Page 67: Useful Features
Useful features Dual screen functions Press b to select another input source on the active screen. Allows you to display two pictures on the screen at • A selected image displays. one time. Dual screen Press c to exit dual screen. You can display two same-sized pictures except when inputting from a PC INPUT terminal.
Page 68: Teletext Language Setting
Useful features Picture and still image Teletext language setting You can display two same-sized pictures – one moving If Teletext information does not display correctly, and one still – when inputting from an AV source. perform the setting procedure below. Select from among 4 kinds of language tables: West Europe, East Europe, Greek/Turkish, Cyrillic.
Page 69: Teletext Function
Useful features Teletext function What is Teletext? Teletext broadcasts pages of information and entertainment to specially equipped television sets. Your System receives Teletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes them into graphical format for viewing. News, weather and sports information, TELETEXT stock exchange prices and programme previews are among the many services available.
Page 70 Useful features Displaying Subpages Displaying TOP Overview You can display several subpages as they are When receiving TOP Teletext, you can read a TOP text transmitted. overview. Press m to display Teletext. Press l to display the TOP Overview as shown below.
Page 71 Useful features Time display You can display the time information included in the Teletext. Follow the steps below to display the time. Select a TV channel providing Teletext information. (The time information is automatically captured.) NOTE • The time is not captured when a selected channel has no Teletext information.
Page 72: Appendix
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power. • Make sure the Display and the AVC System are connected correctly. (See page • Check if you pressed B on the remote control unit. (See page 19.) If the indicator on the Display lights up red, press B (STANDBY/ON) button. •...
Page 73: Pc Compatibility Chart
Appendix PC compatibility chart Remarks Resolution Frequency 640g400 85 Hz 720g400 70 Hz 85 Hz 640g480 60 Hz Macintosh 13 (67 Hz) 65 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 800g600 56 Hz 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 832g624 74.5 Hz Macintosh 16...
Page 74: 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 75 Appendix Response code format Normal response Return code (0DH) Problem response (communication error or incorrect command) Return code (0DH) Commands CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTENTS CONTENTS POWER OFF (STANDBY) WIDE MODE TOGGLE POWER SETTING INPUT SELECTION A INPUT SWITCHING (TOGGLE) NORMAL (AV)
Page 76: Specifications
(g2), “AA” size battery (g2), Stand unit (g1), Cable clamp (Large g1, Small g1), Antenna cable (g1) • 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.
Page 77: Dimensional Drawings
Dimensional drawings Display Unit: mm H LC-37AA1M 821.6 LC-37AA1M(E)-j 03.11.6, 10:59 AM...
Page 78 Dimensional drawings Display Unit: mm H LC-30AA1M 644.2 LC-37AA1M(E)-j 03.11.6, 10:59 AM...
Page 79 Dimensional drawings AVC System Unit: mm LC-37AA1M(E)-j 03.11.6, 10:59 AM...
Page 80 HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS Press and hold down CLEAR on the AVC System while it is in standby mode. Then press B (STANDBY/ON) button on the Display or B 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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Preparation

Part Names

Watching TV

Basic Adjustment Settings

Using External Equipment

Useful Adjustment Settings

Useful Features

Appendix

Dimensional Drawings

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