Sharp LC-32G2X/ TU-32GAX Operation Manual
Sharp LC-32G2X/ TU-32GAX Operation Manual

Sharp LC-32G2X/ TU-32GAX Operation Manual

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32oDISPLAY
LC-32G2X/ TU-32GAX
37oDISPLAY
LC-37G2X/ TU-37GAX
LCD COLOUR TELEVISION
OPERATION MANUAL
AVC SYSTEM
AVC SYSTEM

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  • Page 1 32oDISPLAY AVC SYSTEM LC-32G2X/ TU-32GAX 37oDISPLAY AVC SYSTEM LC-37G2X/ TU-37GAX LCD COLOUR TELEVISION OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TU-37GAX LCD COLOUR TELEVISION OPERATION MANUAL Contents Contents …………………………………………………… 1 Language setting for on-screen display …………… 30 Dear SHARP customer …………………………………… 3 OPC setting …………………………………………… 30 Important Safety Precautions ………………………… 3 Picture adjustments …………………………………… 31 Supplied accessories …………………………………… 5 C.M.S. (Colour Management System) ………… 32 Preparation …………………………………………………...
  • Page 3 Contents Using external equipment ……………………………… 46 Displaying an external equipment image ………… 46 Displaying a DVD image (Example) ………………… 46 Connecting an HDTV tuner ………………………… 47 Connecting a VCR …………………………………… 47 Connecting a DVD player …………………………… 48 Connecting a game console or camcorder ………… 48 Connecting a PC ………………………………………...
  • Page 4: 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 5 Important Safety Precautions • Cleaning—Unplug the AC cord • The LCD panel used in this from the AC outlet before cleaning product is made of glass. the product. Use a damp cloth to Therefore, it can break when the clean the product. Do not use product is dropped or impact liquid cleaners or aerosol applied.
  • Page 6: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. AVC System: TU-32GAX/TU-37GAX Remote control unit (g1) “AAA” size battery (g2) System cable (g1) Page 14 Page 14 Page 9 Stand unit (for AVC System) (g1) AC cord (g1) Antenna cable (g1) Page 9 Page 15...
  • Page 7 Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Display: LC-32G2X Operation manual AC cord (g1) Cable clamp (g1) Page 9 Page 10 • Speakers are attached when shipping LC-32G2X. Display: LC-37G2X AC cord (g1) Cable clamp (g1) Bracket unit (g1) Page 9 Page 10...
  • Page 8: Preparation

    Preparation Attaching speakers LC-37G2X 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 9: Where To Place The System

    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 9 for details.) If you want to keep a longer distance between the...
  • Page 10: 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 centre of the Display and remove the cover toward you.
  • Page 11 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 12: 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 13: Removing Speakers

    Preparation Removing speakers LC-32G2X 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. NOTE •...
  • Page 14: 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 15: Inserting The Batteries

    Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the System for the first time, insert two “AAA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. Open the battery cover. Insert two supplied “AAA”...
  • Page 16: Basic Connection

    Preparation Simple operations for watching a TV programme Basic connection Connecting to an antenna To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for coaxial cable. Standard DIN45325 plug (IEC169-2) 75-ohm coaxial cable (round cable) Antenna cable...
  • Page 17: Part Names

    Part names Display VOLUME buttons TV/VIDEO MAIN POWER (VOL l/k ) button button CHANNEL buttons POWER button (CHs/r) Remote control sensor POWER indicator OPC sensor* *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 30.)
  • Page 18: Avc System

    Part names AVC System Front view INPUT 4 terminal (VIDEO) INPUT 4 terminal (AUDIO L/R) POWER indicator INPUT 4 terminal (S-VIDEO) CARD indicator POWER button 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 19: Remote Control Unit

    Part names POWER (STANDBY/ON) Remote control unit To switch the power on and off. (See page 19.) To switch the Optical Picture Control on and off. (See page 30.) P&P Set the dual picture mode. Press P&P again to return to normal view. (See page 62.) SELECT To select either screen to be active in Dual screen mode.
  • Page 20: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Turning on the power Display Make sure that the system cable is connected before turning on the power. POWER button Press MAIN POWER on the Display. MAIN POWER button • POWER indicator (Green): The System is on. (After a few seconds, programme information appears with POWER indicator sound.)
  • Page 21: 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 CHr/son the remote control unit SAT.1 • Press CHr to increase channel number. •...
  • Page 22 Watching TV Using MPX on the remote control unit In the TV mode of A2 TV broadcasts When receiving a stereo signal Each time you press MPX, 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 MPX, the mode switches between...
  • Page 23: 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. VOLl l l l l /k k k k k Press e.
  • Page 24: Basic Adjustment Settings

    Basic adjustment settings Menu operation buttons On-Screen Display Use the following buttons on the remote control to Example operate the menu. [ Option ... Quick Shoot ] MENU Option Audio Only [Off] [VIDEO] Input Select Audio Out Quick Shoot [On] Colour System [AUTO] Centre Channel Input...
  • Page 25: Tv/Av Input Mode Menu Items

    Basic adjustment settings TV/AV input mode menu items PC input mode menu items List of TV/AV menu items to help you with operations List of PC menu items to help you with operations Picture Picture OPC ..........Page 30 OPC ..........Page 30 Backlight ........
  • Page 26: Auto Installation

    Basic adjustment settings Auto installation Programme setup You can run auto installation again, even after setting You can run the auto installation procedure again at up the preset channels. any time, by accessing the Setup menu, then Programme Setup. Channels can be tuned automatically or manually.
  • Page 27: Manual Setting For Each Channel

    Basic adjustment settings Manual setting for each channel Manual setting for each channel (continued) You can set some channel items manually. They are Search, Fine (TV frequency), Colour sys., Sound sys., Search tuning Label (Network name), Skip, Lock (Child Lock) and Booster.
  • Page 28: Colour System

    Basic adjustment settings Labelling channels Manual setting for each channel (continued) When a TV channel sends its Network Name, the auto Colour system installation detects the information and assigns a name to it. However, you can change individual channel names. Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you want to edit, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 29: 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 Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over when Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you using CHr/s even if selected while watching the want to edit, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 30: Sort

    Basic adjustment settings Sort Erase Programme Channel positions can be sorted freely. The individual programme can be erased. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Sort. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Erase Programme”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 31: Language Setting For On-Screen Display

    Basic adjustment settings OPC setting Language setting for on-screen display Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. You can also select a language from setup menu. Using OPC on the remote control unit Select from among 3 languages: English, Chinese and Arabic.
  • Page 32: 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”. Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired position.
  • Page 33: Colour Management System)

    Basic adjustment settings Colour temperature C.M.S. (Colour Management System) Adjusts the colour temperature to give the best white Colour tone is managed using the six-colour image. adjustment setting. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in C.M.S. (Colour Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Management System).
  • Page 34: Y/C

    Basic adjustment settings 3D-Y/C Monochrome For viewing a video in monochrome. Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross colour noise. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in 3D-Y/C. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press a/b to select “Monochrome”, and Press c/d to select “Picture”.
  • Page 35: Audio Adjustment

    Basic adjustment settings Audio adjustment Dolby Virtual You can adjust the sound quality to your preference You can also produce Dolby Virtual effects from the with the following settings. “Audio” setting. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Audio”.
  • Page 36: Power Control

    Basic adjustment settings Power control Power control for PC source Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power control for AV source Power management When set, the power will automatically shut down. No Signal off When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut down if no signal inputs for 15 minutes.
  • Page 37: Using Memory Card

    Important notes on using memory cards • Sharp cannot be held responsible 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 those cases for which Sharp is liable by law.
  • Page 38 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 PC Card (commercially available) for each memory card. Card Hard Disk •...
  • Page 39: Card Setup Mode Menu Items

    Using memory card Card Setup mode menu items Press the CARD button first to access following items. Still Setup Slide Show Setup Interval 1-10/15/20/25/30/ 45/60 s. 15/30/60 Min. Order Normal/Random/ My Programme Repeat On/Off My Programme Setup/Erase Card Audio Select Off/TV/INPUT1-INPUT5 Edit Protect/Delete File/ Delete All...
  • Page 40: Recording A Still Image

    Using memory card Inserting a PC card adapter Recording a still image • Press in the EJECT button if it is popped out. • Insert a memory card to a PC card adapter You can record a still image on the card. beforehand.
  • Page 41: Displaying A Still Image

    Using memory card Selecting Still mode Setting Slide Show You can adjust the interval, order and repeat settings. Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. Press c/d to select “Still”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 42: My Programme

    Using memory card Audio Select My Programme You can enjoy the audio from TV or other external You can select up to thirty-two pictures and specify equipment during the still image playback. the order for displaying in slide show. Press CARD and the card mode screen Repeat steps 1 to 4 in My Programme.
  • Page 43: 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 Select “Delete All” instead of “Delete File” in displays. step 6 in Deleting a still image file. Slide Show Setup My Programme Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
  • Page 44: Recording A Motion Picture

    Using memory card Recording a motion picture Displaying a motion picture Use this setting to record images you are currently watching. Press CARD and the card mode screen Record with the settings made in “Rec. Mode” and displays. “Pre-recording”. Press E REC to start recording. Press c/d to select “Video”, and then press •...
  • Page 45: Pre-Recording

    Using memory card Pre-recording Protecting/unprotecting motion picture files You can record the picture slightly before the point You can protect any file you do not want to delete. where you pressed the record button, enabling you to record just the scene you wanted. Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Pre-recording.
  • Page 46: 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 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”.
  • Page 47: Using External Equipment

    Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your System, like an HDTV tuner VCR, DVD player, PC, game console and camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from TV/VIDEO on the remote control unit or TV/VIDEO on the Display. Displaying an external equipment image Displaying a DVD image (Example) Explanation here is for the setting when connecting...
  • Page 48: Connecting An Hdtv Tuner

    Using external equipment Connecting an HDTV tuner You can use the INPUT 1 terminal when connecting an HDTV tuner and other audiovisual equipment. To watch an image from this input terminal, you need to select the input source (see page 46) and the input signal type (see page 52).
  • Page 49: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Using external equipment Connecting a DVD player You can use the INPUT 3 terminal when connecting to a DVD player and other audiovisual equipment. To watch an image from this input terminal, you need to select the input source (see page 46) and the input signal type (see page 52).
  • Page 50: Connecting A Pc

    Using external equipment Connecting a PC Use the INPUT5 terminals to connect a PC. NOTE • The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. • Refer to page 67 for a list of PC signals compatible with the System. AVC System (rear view) To watch the image from this input terminal, you need to select input source...
  • Page 51: Speaker Setup

    Using external equipment Speaker Setup Selecting speakers You can output audio using the supplied speakers or Connecting external speakers other external speakers. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Rear view Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Speaker Setup”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 52: Useful Adjustment Settings

    Useful adjustment settings Image position (for TV/AV input mode) Audio Only For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical When listening to music from a music programme, you position. 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 53: Fine Sync. Adjustment (Pc Input Mode Only)

    Useful adjustment settings Fine Sync. adjustment (PC input Input Select mode only) Selecting input source Can use for selecting the input source. 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 54: Input Label

    Useful adjustment settings Colour system setting (for TV/AV Input Label input mode) You can assign each input source a label you like. u can change the colour system to one that is compatible with the image on the screen. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”.
  • Page 55: Av Mode Selection

    Useful adjustment settings Wide screen signalling (WSS) (for AV mode selection TV/AV input mode) AV mode gives you five viewing options to choose from to best match the system environment, which can vary WSS allows a television to switch automatically among due to factors like room-brightness, type of programme the different screen formats.
  • Page 56: Wide Mode (For Tv/Av Input Mode)

    Useful adjustment settings WIDE mode (for TV/AV input mode) WIDE MODE Normal Manual Selection Zoom 14:9 Press WIDE. Panorama • The WIDE MODE menu displays. Full • The menu lists the wide mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently received. Cinema 16:9 Cinema 14:9 Press WIDE or a/b while the WIDE MODE...
  • Page 57: 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.) Cinema • Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type. Full Press WIDE.
  • Page 58: Input Signal (Pc Input Mode Only)

    Useful adjustment settings DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Input signal (PC input mode only) Produces a clearer video image. • Some input signals may have to be registered manually to display properly. • The pairs of input signals (resolutions) in the list below are not distinguishable when received.
  • Page 59: Rotate

    Useful adjustment settings Rotate You can set the orientation of the picture. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Rotate”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select the desired mode, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 60: Audio Out

    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. NOTE • This setting is available only in TV input mode. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
  • Page 61: Password Setting For Child Lock (For Tv Input Mode)

    Useful adjustment settings Password setting for child lock Enter the same 4-digit number as in step 6 (for TV input mode) to confirm. • “The new password is registered.” displays. Allows you to use a password to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed.
  • Page 62: Centre Channel Input

    Useful adjustment settings Centre Channel Input You can use the speaker as the centre speaker when using a 5.1ch surround system. Speaker AV amplifier * Connect to external audio equipment that supports a 5.1ch surround system. Refer to your external equipment operation manual for details.
  • Page 63: Useful Features

    Useful features Picture and still image Dual screen functions You can freeze a motion picture on the display. Allows you to display two pictures on the screen at one time. Dual screen You can display two pictures except when inputting from a INPUT 5 terminal and card.
  • Page 64: Teletext Language Setting

    Teletext language setting If Teletext information does not display correctly, perform the setting procedure below. Select from among 4 kinds of language tables: West Europe, East Europe, Greek/Turkish, Cyrillic. Each table is compatible with the Teletext languages listed below. Press MENU and the TV MENU screen displays.
  • Page 65: 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 TELETEXT for viewing. News, weather and sports information, stock exchange prices and programme previews are among the many services available.
  • Page 66 Useful features Displaying Subtitle Time display You can display several subtitles as they are You can display the time information included in the transmitted. Teletext broadcast. Select a TV channel providing Teletext information. (The time information is automatically captured.) Press DISPLAY. The channel display will appear on the Display.
  • Page 67: 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 POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 19.) If the indicator on the Display lights up red, press POWER on the display. •...
  • Page 68: 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 69: 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/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing.
  • Page 70 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 SETTING POWER OFF (STANDBY) POSITION H-POSITION (AV) ( 10 – INPUT SELECTION A INPUT SWITCHING (TOGGLE) H-POSITION (PC) (0 –...
  • Page 71: Specifications

    Antenna cable (g1), Speaker unit (g1), Bracket unit (g1), Screwdriver (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 72: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional drawings Display LC-32G2X Unit: mm 89.4 700.4...
  • Page 73 Dimensional drawings Display LC-37G2X Unit: mm 1102 89.4 822.6...
  • Page 74 Dimensional drawings AVC System Unit: mm...
  • Page 75: 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 76 SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.sharp.net.au OR CALL SHARP 1 300 135 022 LOCAL CALL SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED NEW ZEALAND CONTACT YOUR SELLING DEALER/RETAILER OR CALL SHARP CUSTOMER SERVICES TELEPHONE: 09 573 0111 FACSIMILE: 09 573 0113 WEB: www.sharpnz.co.nz...
  • Page 77: Sharp Corporation

    Consumer Electronic Products Congratulations on Your Purchase! This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12)* months from the data of original purchase. If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Centre.

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