ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH LC-32GD8E LC-32BT8E LC-37GD8E LC-37BT8E ESPAÑOL OPERATION MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING MANUAL DE MANEJO NEDERLANDS ITALIANO LCD COLOUR TELEVISION LCD-FARBFERNSEHGERÄT TÉLÉVISION COULEUR À ÉCRAN À CRISTAUX LIQUIDES (LCD) TELEVISORE A COLORI LCD LCD-KLEURENTELEVISIE TELEVISIÓN EN COLOR LCD
SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 13A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked or and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used. Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.
ENGLISH • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. • The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-32GD8E model. • The factory preset PIN is “1234”. : these icons used throughout this manual indicate TV only TV/AV only TV/DTV/AV only AV only PC only the menu item can be set or adjusted only in the selected input mode.
Dear SHARP customer Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD colour TV product. To ensure safety and many years of troublefree operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Precautions carefully before using this product. 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.
Supplied accessories Remote control unit (g1) AC cord (g1) Cable tie (g1) Product shape varies in some countries. Pages 5 and 6 Page 4 Page 4 Cable clamp (g1) 3 RCA to 15-pin D-sub adapter (g1) Stand unit (g1) Page 4 Page 9 Page 3 • “AAA” size battery (g2) ...... Page 5 • Operation manual (This publication) Quick guide Attaching the stand Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on, making sure the area is completely flat.
Quick guide Setting the TV Place the TV close to the AC outlet, and keep the power plug within reach. Standard DIN45325 plug (IEC 169-2) 75-ohm coaxial cable Product shape varies in some countries. Antenna Connect the antenna cable from your antenna-/ cable socket or the (room-/roof) antenna for antenna input terminal on the back of your TV set to receive digitally/terrestrially broadcast stations. An indoor antenna can also be used under good reception conditions.
Quick guide Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the first time, insert two “AAA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control unit fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. 1 2 Press and slide the battery cover to open it. Insert two supplied “AAA” size batteries. • Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (e) and (f) indications in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery cover.
Quick guide Remote control unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 B (Standby/On) Enter standby mode or turn on the power. (See page 8.) m (Teletext) Select the TELETEXT mode. (all TV image, DTV/DATA image, all TEXT image, TV/TEXT image) (See pages 21 and 31.) DTV: Select DTV data broadcasting and TELETEXT. k (Reveal hidden Teletext) (See page 21.) [ (Subtitle for Teletext) TV/External: To turn the subtitles on and off. (See page 21.) DTV: Display the subtitle selection screen. (See page 31.
Quick guide TV (Front view) OPC indicator Remote control sensor OPC sensor SLEEP indicator B (Standby/On) indicator TV (Rear view) b (Input button) P (s/r) (Programme [channel] buttons) i (l/k) (Volume buttons) a (Power button) Antenna input terminal (DVB-T 5V=/80 mA) RS-232C terminal EXT 5 (HDMI/AUDIO) terminals COMMON INTERFACE slot EXT 4 terminals EXT 1 (RGB) terminal NOTE EXT 2 (RGB) terminal OUTPUT (Audio) terminals • Only if you use an active terrestrial antenna, select “On (5V)” under “S
Quick guide Turning on the power After this setting, auto search starts with the following order. 1 2 3 4 Press a on the TV or B on the remote control unit. Standby mode Press B on the remote control unit when the TV is on. You do not need to do anything during the auto search. • The TV enters standby mode and the image on the screen disappears. • The B indicator on the TV changes from green to red. • To completely turn off the power to the TV, unplug the AC cable from the AC outlet.
Using external equipment Setting the input source To view external source images, select the input source using b on the remote control unit or TV. NOTE • The cables marked with * are commercially available items. Connecting a DVD player Connecting a VCR You can use the EXT 1 or 2 terminals when connecting a VCR and other audiovisual equipment. If your VCR supports TV-VCR advanced AV Link systems, you can connect the VCR to the EXT 2 terminal of the TV using the fully-wired SCART cable.
Using external equipment Connecting a decoder Using AV Link function You can use the EXT 1 terminal when connecting a decoder and other audiovisual equipment. EXT 1 This TV incorporates three typical AV Link functions for smooth connections between the TV and other audiovisual equipment. One Touch Play While the TV is in standby mode, it automatically turns on and plays back the image from the audiovisual source (e.g. VCR, DVD).
Menu operations Menu operation buttons Use the following buttons on the remote control unit to operate the menu. On-Screen Display Example MENU [Option ... Colour System] Option Audio Only DNR [Off] Input Select [CVBS] Quick Shoot [On] Colour System [AUTO] Demo 1 2 3 4 1 Item displayed in yellow • This indicates the item currently selected. 2 Item in brackets • This indicates the current setting for the item. 3 Item displayed in white • This indicates an item can be selected.
Menu operations Common operations Menu Operation: A 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select the desired menu. 3 Press a/b to select the desired menu item, and then press OK (Example: AV Mode, OPC, etc.). • Select “Reset” to reset all adjustment items to the factory preset values. MENU 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select the desired menu. 3 Press a/b to select the desired menu item (Example: Backlight, Contrast, etc.).
Menu operations TitleB Picture menu MENU Picture adjustments Menu Operation: B (page 12) [Picture] Picture Audio AV Mode [STANDARD] OPC Adjust the picture to your preference with the following picture settings.
Menu operations Colour Temp. Adjust the colour temperature to give the best white image. Item High: White with bluish tone Mid-High: Intermediate tone between High and Middle Middle: Natural tone Mid-Low: Intermediate tone between Middle and Low Low: White with reddish tone Black For easier viewing, change the viewing depth by selecting a level for automatically adjusting the dark portion of an image.
Menu operations Power Control menu MENU Auto Installation You can run Auto Installation again, even after setting up the preset channels. [Power Control] Power Control Audio No Signal Off [Disable] No Operation Off [Disable] No Signal Off TV only 1 2 3 TV/AV only Menu Operation: A (page 12) When set to “Enable” the TV will automatically enter the standby mode if there is no signal input for 15 minutes. • Five minutes before the TV enters standby mode, the remaining time displays every minute.
Menu operations 2 Press a/b/c/d to select each character of the new name for the channel, and then press OK. 3 Repeat step 2 above until the name is fully spelt out. Manual Adjust You can set some channel items manually. MENU [Setup ... Programme Setup] Fine [179.25] Colour sys. [AUTO] Sound sys. Label 1 2 3 [B/G] • The name can be 5 characters or less. • If a channel name is less than 5 characters, select “END”, then press OK. 179.25 MHz Skip [SAT.
Menu operations Child Lock TV only Allow you to use a PIN to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. Changing the PIN 1 2 3 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Child Lock”, and then press OK. Input Label You can assign each input source a label you like. 1 2 3 4 Press b to select the desired input source. 5 Press a/b/c/d to select each character of the new name for the input source, and then press OK.
Menu operations TV/DTV/AV only Rotate Menu Operation: C (Page 12) Menu Operation: A (page 12) For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical position. You can set the orientation of the picture. [Normal] [Mirror] ABC CBA [Upside Down] Item H-Pos.: Centres the image by moving it to the left or right. V-Pos.: Centres the image by moving it up or down. ABC [Rotate] ABC Position NOTE • Adjustments are stored separately according to input source.
Menu operations DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) TV/DTV/AV only Input Select Menu Operation: A (page 12) Menu Operation: A (page 12) Produce a clearer image. (Off, High, Low) For setting the signal type of external equipment. HDMI Setup AV only HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal selection. 1 2 3 4 To watch an HDMI equipment image, select “EXT5” from “INPUT SOURCE” menu using b on the remote control unit or TV. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”.
Useful features WIDE MODE WIDE MODE TV/AV only You can select the picture size. Selectable picture size varies with the type of signal received. Item (for SD (Standard) signal) Normal: For 4:3 “standard” pictures. A side bar appears on each side. Zoom 14:9: For 14:9 letterbox pictures. A thin side bar appears on each side, and you may see bars on the top and bottom with some programmes. Panorama: In this mode the picture is progressively stretched toward each side of the screen.
Useful features Time display Still image You can freeze a motion picture on the screen. 1 2 You can display the time information included in the DTV and Teletext broadcasts. NOTE Press 3. • Skip step 1 if receiving DTV broadcasts. Press 3 again to exit still image. 1 Select a TV channel providing Teletext information. (The time information is automatically captured.) 2 Press p. The channel display will appear on the TV.
DTV menu operations DTV menu operation buttons Use the following buttons on the remote control unit to operate the DTV Menu. DTV On-Screen Display Example DTV MENU / Language 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Select 1 DTV MENU OK END Language • To customise the language preference for audio and MHEG5 application. 2 Programme Setup • To configure various settings for each service. These include: Fav(ourite), Lock, Move, Move To, Skip, Select, Erase, Label, and View functions.
DTV menu operations Language About using the character set screen In some cases you may be prompted to enter characters. See below for details. Sample Alpha Numerical Character Set screen Alpha Numerical Character Set 1 2 1 2 Press OK while the cursor is on “Language”. 3 Select a desired language for each item. FAV ! ~ # $ % & ‘ ( ) * + , - . / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; : < _ > ? @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ \ ] ^ `
DTV menu operations Favourite Move To Assign services to 4 different favourite groups. Use this function to change the position of two selected services. 1 2 3 Press a/b to select the desired service. on the remote control. A selection box Press displays. Press a/b to register the selected service to any of the 4 favourite groups (None, Fav 1 ... Fav 4) and then press OK. An icon displays indicating the favourite status. 1 2 3 4 Press OK.
DTV menu operations Auto Installation Select Use this function to jump to the specific service in one step. This is useful when there are many services displayed on screen to scroll through. The TV automatically detects and stores all available services in your area. See Initial auto installation (DTV) on page 8 for details. 1 Press on the remote control. Now you can change the service number on the left side of the screen. NOTE 2 numeric buttons, Enter the number using and then press OK.
DTV menu operations System Setup Carrier Setup This is provided for you to rename (label), erase, or re-scan carriers. “Carrier” in this context refers to a service station that provides a set of individual services. 1 2 Press c/d to select “Installation”. Press a/b to select “Carrier Setup”, and then press OK. If you have already set the PIN, enter it here. If not, enter the factory preset PIN “1234”. Configure On-Screen Display and Child Lock settings.
DTV menu operations Child Lock Software Upgrade This function allows TV and Radio services to be restricted. It prevents children from watching violent or sexual scenes that may be harmful. The software for controlling the built-in DTV decoder can be upgraded when necessary. In Great Britain this can be achieved via an Over Air Download. 1 2 Press c/d to select “System Setup”. Preparation Press a/b to select “Child Lock”, and then press OK.
DTV menu operations Common Interface Inserting a CA card Check the detailed information on the Common Interface module card in use. 1 Press OK while the cursor is on “Common Interface”. • The CI module name is displayed. CI Module Module Name IRDETO DTV MENU 2 A single DVB Common Interface (CI) will be implemented to allow adoption of a Conditional Access (CA) system by means of a plug-in CA module. Scrambled Broadcasting service can be routed via the CA system.
Useful features (DTV) 3 About EPG With the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), you can check the schedule of DTV and Radio events, view detailed information about them, tune to an event currently on-air and set a timer for future events. General EPG screen 1 2 3 To watch an event currently on-air, press OK (OK/ Timer). • The TV will show the image in full screen. • Selecting an event that has not yet started will activate the EPG Timer mode instead.
Useful features (DTV) Viewing a service banner Using the ESG The Electronic Service Guide (ESG) is a simplified version of EPG, giving you only essential information of current events for faster access. 1 Press ESG. ESG Press p.
Useful features (DTV) Using the multi audio function Using the MHEG5 application (UK only) Change the audio mode and language for the currently viewed service. 1 Press 2 when no other menu screen is displayed. Multi Audio S.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power. • Check if you pressed B on the remote control unit. (See page 8.) If the indicator on the TV lights up red, press B. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 4.) • Check if you pressed a on the TV. (See page 8.) • Unit cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, etc., may cause improper operation.
Appendix PC compatibility chart Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency VESA Standard 640 g 480 31.5 kHz 60 Hz ✓ SVGA 800 g 600 37.9 kHz 60 Hz ✓ XGA 1024 g 768 48.4 kHz 60 Hz ✓ Resolution VGA Communication procedure Send the control commands from the PC via the RS232C connector. The TV operates according to the received command and sends a response message to the PC. Do not send multiple commands at the same time. Wait until the PC receives the OK response before sending the next command.
Appendix Commands CONTROL ITEM CONTROL CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL ITEM POSITION CONTROL CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER POWER SETTING P O W R 0 _ _ _ POWER OFF * * * _ H-POSITION AV (ⳮ10 – Ⳮ10) INPUT SELECTION A I T G D _ _ _ _ INPUT SWITCHING (Toggle) H P O S ? ? ? ? AV (ⳮ10 – Ⳮ10) I T V D _ _ _ _ TV (CHANNEL FIXED) V P O S * * * _ V-POSITION AV (ⳮ20 – Ⳮ20) I D T V _ _ _ _ DTV (CHANNEL FIXED) V P O S ? ? ? ? AV (ⳮ20 – Ⳮ20) I A V D * _ _ _ EXT1 – 5
Appendix Specifications Item 32o LCD COLOUR TV, Model: LC-32GD8E, LC-32BT8E 37o LCD COLOUR TV, Model: LC-37GD8E, LC-37BT8E LCD panel 32o Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD 37o Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD Number of dots 3,147,264 dots (1366 g 768 g 3 dots) Video Colour System TV Function TV-Standard Receiving Channel PAL/SECAM/NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
LC-32GD8E / LC-32BT8E / LC-37GD8E / LC-37BT8E ( ) : LC-32GD8E LC-32BT8E [ ] : LC-37GD8E LC-37BT8E : LC-32GD8E LC-32BT8E LC-37GD8E LC-37BT8E (356.0) / [396.0] (356,0) / [396,0] (539.0) / [612.0] (539,0) / [612,0] 119.2 119,2 (804.0) / [926.0] (804,0) / [926,0] 115.7 115,7 (394.3) / [463.8] (394,3) / [463,8] 61.0 61,0 (388.5) / [422.9] (388,5) / [422,9] (575.0) / [644.0] (575,0) / [644,0] (636.0) / [705.0] (636,0) / [705,0] (699.6) / [822.6] (699,6) / [822,6] (115.0) / [104.
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