SHARR AQUOS LC-32D44U LC-37D44U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION H DDIDOLBY] DiGiTAL Hle_EH_ITIONTEL_VlSlO_ _0_ IMPORTANT 1245 NYCE Supplied TM HIGH-DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE : Please read this operation manual before starting operating the equipment. Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.
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 TM. Serial No.: IMPORTANT WARNING: INFORMATION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-32D44U/LC-37D44U This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp of trouble-free operation of your product, using this product, IMPORTANT Liquid please SAFETY Crystal Television. read the Important To ensure safety and many years Safety instructions careful}y before INSTRUCTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS • 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.
QUICK REFERENCE - ® |- e| G" _ - o Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. o Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being damaged. o Attach the stand in the correct direction. o Do not remove the stand from the TV unless using an optional wall mount bracket to mount it. o Be sure to follow the instructions, incorrect installation of the stand may result in the TV falling over.
QUICK REFERENCE 1 Attach your antenna to the back of the AQUOS television. (See page 8.) 2 Connect the AC plug for the AQUOS television into the AC outlet. 3 4 Bundle the cords properly with the cable clamp. How to turn on the AQUOS television A) Press POWER on the AQUOS for the first time. television. / • Place the TV close to the AC outlet, and keep the power plug within reach. B) The POWER indicator on the front of tile AQUOS television lights GREEN.
Preparation To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation that are used for a coaxial cable. If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable plug it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the TV set. "1.A 75_ohm system is generally a round cable with F4ype connector _ Fqype connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without tools (Commercially avaNable). _ 2.
Oh Volume :ttons MENUbutton buttons INPUT button POWER button (VOL-/+) .
Part Names 1 POWER: Switch the TV power standby. (See page 12.) 2 CC: Display captions from a closed-caption source. (See page 15.) 3 AUDIO: during 14.) on or enters Selects the MTS/SAP or the audio multi-channel audio broadcasts. Set the channel. (See page 13.) mode (See page 4 0-9: 5 • (DOT): 6 FLASHBACK: Return to the previous external input mode. (See page 14.) 7 VIEW 8 FREEZE: Set the still image. Press again to return to normal screen. 9 (See page 13.
Connecting to External Equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV like a Bh-ray disc player, HD-DVD player, DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game console or camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on tile remote control unit or on tile TV. (See page 13.) • To protect equipment, always turn off the TV before connecting any external equipment. • Please read the relevant operation manual (BID-ray disc player, etc.
Watching TV n Press POWER on tile TV or oil the remote control unit to turn the power on. o POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) POWER o The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the first time. If the TV has been turned on before, the EZ Setup will not be invoked. See page 20 for performing E7 Setup from the Setup menu. POWER (On/Standby) Press POWER on tile TV or oil the remote control unit again to turn the power off.
Direct Button Operation Mutes the current Press MUTE. sound output. o . rD" will be displayed on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is silenced. o Within 30 minutes of pressing MUTE, mute can be canceled by using one of the methods below. Mute will be canceled if you press VOL +/or MUTE. o Mute will be canceled after 30 minutes have passed. However, the TV will not suddenly output a loud sound as the volume level is set to 0 automatically.
Direct Button Operation [] MTS/SAP AV MODE gives you 7 viewing options to choose from to best match the surrounding environment of the TV, which can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of program watched or the type of image input from external equipment. mode with MTS can receive mono sound, stereo sound and Secondary Audio Programs (SAP). The SAP feature allows a TV station to broadcast other Press AV MODE. Current AV MODE displays.
Direct Button Operation Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed decoder. It allows you to view conversations, Caption narration 1 o This will present the Closed Caption intormation display. and sound effects as subtitles on your TV. Closed Captions are available on sorne TV programs and on some VHS home video tapes at the discretion of the program provider. 2 system than the original Closed Caption system, because it allows for a variety of caption sizes and font styles.
Direct Button Operation You can select the screen size. 1 2 PressVIEW MODE. o The View Mode menu dispbys. o The menu lists the View Mode options sebctable for the type of video signal currently being received. Press VIEW MODE or A/_' while the View Mode menu is displayed to select a desired item on the menu. • You can sequentially select a View Mode that has its own aspect ratio.
On-Screen Display Menu ]R_ Example ,,, Example (2) ® Item displayed in yellow o This indicates the item currently selected. o Press ENTER to go to the adjustment screen tot this item. Item in brackets o This indicates the current setting for the item. T_he bar above the remote l accordance is an operational control. with J guide for The bar will change each menu setting in screen. Press 4/1_ to select the desired item. Press A/T" to select the desired item.
On-Screen Display Menu Adjusts tile picture to your preference following picture settings. Example Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. Off: The brightness is fixed at the value set in "Backlight". On: Automatically adjusts. On: Display: Displays the OPC effect on the screen while adjusting the brightness of the screen. with the E r_ Picture o When set to "On", the OPC senses the surrounding light and automatically adjusts the backlight brightness.
On-Screen Display Menu Automatically detects a film-based source (originally encoded at 24 frames/second), analyzes it then recreates each still film frame for high-definition picture quality. On: Detects, analyzes, converts film soume. Off: Normal viewing mode. You can adjust the sound quality with the following settings. ExampleJ _ to your preference Audio o "Film Mode" does not tunction when you set the "AV Mode" to "Game".
On-Screen =o Power Display - • Menu • control setting ExampNe I _ allows You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the preset channels. Language; Select from among 3 languages (English, French and Spanish). TV Location: Select "Home" or "Store" for the location where you plan to install the TV. Ifyou select "Home", AV MODE isset to "STANDARD". = Ifyou select "Store", AV MODEis setto "DYNAMIC(Fixed)".
On-Screen Display Menu This setting allows you to skip the HDMI or PC-IN Input ("Input 4 (HDMI)", "Input 5 (HDMI)" and "Input 6 (RGB)") on the Input Selection operation. Yes: Skips the input. No: Does not skip input. Lets you set the input terminal displayed when using the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. Press A/V/41/I_ to select the new name for the input mode. o You cannot change labels if the INPUT SOURCE is TV.
On-Screen DispJay Menu Allows you to use a secret number to protect settings from being accidentally changed. V-CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your TV. This tool gives parents a great degree of control over broadcasts accessed by their children. It allows parents to select programs judged suitable for child viewing while blocking ones judged not suitable. It does so automatically once you activate the V-CHIP feature in your TV.
On-Screen Display Menu [] TV Parental Guidelines Canadian Rating Systems (Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings) o The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio Television and Tebcommanications Commission (CRTC) policy on violence Jntelevision programming. o 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.
On-Screen Display [] Canadian French Menu Ratings • • Example • Example L_ " I I _l Option Press A/_" to adjust the item to your desired position. "_," indicates the item is blocked. Press MENU to exit. E: Exempt programming. G: General: All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but may be integrated into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner.
On-Screen Display Menu If tile image does not come in clearly from the external equipment connected to INPUT 1, you may need to change the input signal type setting from the list below: Auto/COMPONENT/VIDEO This function allows you to adjust the closed caption screen appearance to suit your preference. You can adjust 7 items: "Caption Size", "Font Style", "Foreground Color", "Foreground Opacity", "Background Color", "Background Opacity" and "Character Edge".
On-Screen D • _ Display Menu - • This setting allows you to optimize Digital broadcasting. Example I _ the settings This function allows software updates by inserting a USB mernery device with the update file into the SERVICE terminal on the TV. of To check for the availability of a software update, visit www.sharpusa.com, if you have any questions, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP (800-237-4277). DigRalSetup 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, press 4/_" to select "Digital Setup".
On-Screen 6 During Display Menu the data checking, "Checking" blinks. 7 Press ENTER to start updating. o The screen becomes dark for a while until the update screen can be displayed. Phase wait for the update screen to appear. Do not unplug the AC cord. o The current version of the TV software and the version of the update file on the USB memory device are displayed. To update the TV software with the update fib, select "Yes", and then press ENTER.
Appendix Problem Possible Solution o NO power o Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 12.) Ifthe indicator on the TV does not light up, press POWER on the TV. o Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 7.) o Has the power been turned on? (See page 12.) o Unit cannot be operated. o External influences such as lightning, static electricity, may cause improper operation.
Appendix Item Model: LC-32D44U LCD panel ResohJtion Receiving Channel American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System VHF/UHF VHF 243ch, CATV 1 135ch (non scrambled channel only) UHF 14 69ch Digital Terrestrial Broadcast (SVSB) 2-69ch Digitalcable*_ (64/256CAM) Audio multiplex Backlight 1-135ch (non scrambled channel only) BTSC System 60,000 hours (at Backlight Standard position) Audio out Terminals 37" screen size class Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD (Diagonal Measurement : 37") 1,049,088 pixels
it is necessary to set the PC correctly PC to display Resolution XGA and WXGA Horizontal Frequency signal. Refer to page 21 to set PC input signals. Vertical VESA Standard Frequency 720 x 400 31.5 kHz 70 Hz 640 x 480 31.5 kHz 37.9 kHz 37.5 kHz 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz O O O SVGA 800 x 600 35.1 37.9 48.1 46.9 kHz kHz kHz kHz 56 60 72 75 Hz Hz Hz Hz O O O O XGA 1024 x 768 WXGA 1360 x 768 48.4 56.5 60.0 47.
Calling for Service For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Sewice, customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP. LiMiTED SHARP in its defective This warranty changed, been CORPORATION odg_nal Product container, or part does altered not apply used In order to enforce proof To the extent OTHER permgtod only for _ebed given the time of the does not Product cover you for Products modification, attempted repairs tia_ economic not apply.
VALID IN CANADA ONLY LiMiTED WARRANTY Consumer Electronics Products Congratulations on your purchase! Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (hereinafter called 'Sharp") gives the following express warranty to the first consumer purchaser for this Sharp brand product, when shipped in its original container and sold or distributed in Canada by Sharp or by an Authorized Sharp Dealer: Sharp warrants that this product is free, under normal use and maintenance, from any defects in material and workmanship.
