Printed on environmentally friendly paper Auf ökologischem Papier gedruckt Imprimé sur papier écologique Stampato su carta ecologica Afgedrukt op ecologisch papier Impreso en papel ecológico Impresso sobre papel ecológico PIN Printed in Spain Gedruckt in Spanien Imprimé en Espagne Stampato in Spagna Gedrukt in Spanje Impreso en España Impresso no Espanha TINS-D638WJZZ 1 08P06-SP-NG DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS LCD COLOUR TELEVISION ITALIANO LCD-FARBFERNSEHGERÄT TÉLÉVISEUR COULEUR À ÉCRAN CRISTAUX LIQUIDES (LCD) L
( ) : LC-32XL8E/32XL8S [ ] : LC-37XL8E/37XL8S : LC-32XL8E/32XL8S LC-37XL8E/37XL8S 480.0 480,0 99.0 99,0 ( 776.0 ) / [ 898.0 ] ( 776,0 ) / [ 898,0 ] 94.6 94,6 ( 332.0 ) / [ 369.0 ] ( 332,0 ) / [ 369,0 ] [ 156.7 ] [ 156,7 ] [57.0] [57,0] 276.0 276,0 300.0 300,0 300.0 300,0 ( 130.0 ) ( 130,0 ) 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.
ENGLISH • The illustrations and the OSD (On-Screen Display) 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-37XL8E model. Contents Contents ............................................................................. 1 Introduction........................................................................ 2 Dear SHARP customer .................................................
Introduction 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.
Introduction Remote control unit B (Standby/On) (Page 10) 2 Buttons for useful operations m (Teletext) ATV: Display analogue teletext (Page 14). DTV: Select MHEG-5 and teletext for DTV (Page 14). k (Reveal hidden Teletext) (Page 14) [ (Subtitle) Switch subtitle languages on/off (Pages 14 and 28). 3 (Freeze/Hold) Press to freeze a moving image on the screen. Teletext: Stop updating teletext pages automatically or release the hold mode.
Introduction TV (Front view) Remote control sensor OPC indicator OPC sensor SLEEP indicator B (Standby/On) indicator TV (Rear view) Pr/s Programme (channel) buttons b (INPUT SOURCE) button MENU button ik/l Volume buttons a (Power) button 15 1 7 2 12 3 8 4 9 5 13 16 14 10 6 WARNING: 11 EXT4 (HDMI) terminal EXT5 (HDMI) terminal EXT7 (ANALOGUE RGB/AUDIO) terminals DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal OUTPUT (AUDIO) terminals Antenna terminal 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 EXT6 (HDMI/AUDIO) terminals RS-232C term
Preparation Supplied accessories Remote control unit (g1) AC cord (g1) Cable clamp (g1) Stand unit (g1) Page 8 Page 5 Product shape varies in some countries. Pages 3 and 6 Page 8 • Operation manual (This publication) • “AAA” size alkaline battery (g2) ... Page 6 Attaching the stand unit • Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. • Before performing work, spread cushioning over the surface on which you will be laying the TV.
Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the first time, insert two supplied “AAA” size alkaline batteries. When the batteries become depleted and the remote control unit fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two supplied “AAA” size alkaline batteries. • Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (e) and (f) indications in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery cover.
Quick guide Initial installation overview Follow the steps below one by one when using the TV for the first time. Some steps may not be necessary depending on your TV installation and connection. 1 Preparation n Connect an antenna cable to the antenna terminal (Page 8). 2 3 Power on and run the auto installation Watch TV n Turn on the power using a on n Congratulations! Now you can watch TV. the TV (Page 10). o If necessary, adjust the antenna to attain maximum signal reception (Page 9).
Quick guide Before turning on the power 1 Carefully insert the CI Module in the CI slot with the contact side forward. 2 The logo on the CI Module must be facing forward from the rear of the TV. Standard DIN45325 plug (IEC 169-2) 75 q coaxial cable Place the TV close to the AC outlet, and keep the power plug within reach.
Quick guide Initial auto installation When the TV is powered on for the first time after purchase, the initial auto installation wizard appears. Follow the menus and make the necessary settings one after another. Confirm the following before turning on the power E Is the antenna cable connected? E Is the AC cord plugged in? 1 Press a on the TV. • The initial auto installation wizard appears. 2 Setting the OSD language.
Watching TV Daily operation Selecting an external video source Switching on/off Turning on/off the power Press a on the TV. Switch it off by pressing a on the TV. Once the connection is made, press b to display the “INPUT SOURCE” screen, and then press a/b to switch over to the appropriate external source with OK.
Watching TV EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) is a programme list that is displayed on the screen. With the EPG, you can check the schedule of DTV/RADIO/DATA, view detailed information about them, tune to an event currently on-air and set a timer for future events.
Watching TV Selecting a programme using EPG Basic Operation The illustrations on this page are explained using three digit services. E Display/Close the EPG screen EPG [DTV-TV] Today 040 BBC News 24 10 : 00AM - 1 : 00 AM Press EPG.
Watching TV Timer recording using EPG Cancelling the timer recording You can record TV programmes using data from the EPG. 1 Press EPG. 2 Press a/b/c/d to select the programme you want to record, and then press OK. 3 Press c/d to select the preferred timer setting, and then press OK. Watch Record No • If you select “No”, the TV returns to the EPG screen. E Watching a programme at a set time 1 2 Press c/d to select “Watch”, and then press OK. Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press OK.
Watching TV Buttons for teletext operations Teletext Buttons What is Teletext? Teletext broadcasts pages of information and entertainment to specially equipped TV. Your TV receives teletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes them into graphical format for viewing. News, weather and sports information, stock exchange prices and programme previews are among the many services available. Turning Teletext on/off 1 2 Select a TV channel or external source providing a teletext programme.
Connecting external devices E Before connecting ... • Be sure to turn off the TV and any devices before making any connections. • Firmly connect a cable to a terminal or terminals. • Carefully read the operation manual of each external device for possible connection types. This also helps you get the best possible audiovisual quality to maximise the potential of the TV and the connected device. • Refer to page 33 for connecting a PC to the TV.
Connecting external devices HDMI connection Y PB PR (CB) (CR) Component connection Example of connectable devices Example of connectable devices E DVD player/recorder E Blu-ray player/recorder E VCR E DVD player/recorder E Blu-ray player/recorder The HDMI connections (High Definition Multimedia Interface) permit digital video and audio transmission via a connection cable from a player/recorder.
Connecting external devices SCART connection Example of connectable devices Example of connectable devices E Decoder E VCR E DVD player/recorder E When using the EXT2 (SCART) terminal If your VCR supports TV-VCR advanced AV Link systems, you can connect the VCR using a fully wired SCART cable.
Connecting external devices Speaker/amplifier connection Connect an amplifier with external speakers as shown below.
Connecting external devices Inserting a CA Card Checking CI Module information In order to receive coded digital stations, a Common Interface Module (CI Module) and a CA Card must be inserted in the CI slot of the TV (Page 8). The CI Module and the CA Card are not supplied accessories. They are usually available from your dealers.
AQUOS LINK Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK What is AQUOS LINK? Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system devices (AV amplifier, DVD player/recorder, Blu-ray player/recorder) using a single remote control unit. NOTE • AQUOS LINK-compatible AQUOS AUDIO speaker system and AQUOS Recorder are scheduled to be on sale after the release of this TV (as of June 2008).
AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK connection First connect the AQUOS AUDIO speaker system or an AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder that supports the HDMI CEC protocol. NOTE • Refer to the operation manual of the device to be connected for further details. • After unplugging connection cables or changing the connection pattern, turn on the power of the TV after all relevant devices’ power have been turned on.
AQUOS LINK Operating an AQUOS LINK device AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMIconnected device with a single remote control unit. 1 Open the remote control unit’s flip cover. 2 Press PLAY I to start playback of a title. • See the right column, section “Playback of titles using AQUOS LINK” if you want to start playback using the list of the titles of the AQUOS BD Player/ AQUOS Recorder. 3 Press FWD J to fast forward. Press REV G to reverse. Press STOP H to stop.
Menu operation What is the MENU? • You need to call up the OSD to perform settings for the TV. The OSD for the settings is called “MENU”. • The “MENU” enables various settings and adjustments. • The “MENU” can be operated with the remote control unit. Common operations 1 Display the MENU Screen 2 Select an item Press a/b/c/d to select/adjust the desired menu, and adjust the item to the desired level, and then press OK. Press MENU and the “MENU” screen displays.
Basic adjustment Picture Settings Picture Advanced Picture DYNAMIC OPC [Off] This TV provides various advanced functions for optimising the picture quality. Backlight [+14] –16 +16 Contrast [+30] 0 +40 100Hz Brightness [0] –30 +30 Film Mode Active Contrast Colour [0] –30 +30 Tint [0] –30 +30 Sharpness [0] –10 +10 Colour Temp. 3D-Y/C High Mid-High Middle Monochrome Range of OPC Advanced Mid-Low Low Reset Colour Temp.
Basic adjustment Audio Settings Monochrome For viewing a colour video in black & white. Range of OPC Audio DYNAMIC The brightness level range of the OPC sensor’s automatic adjustments can be set according to your preferences. The adjustment range of the OPC sensor can be set to a maximum of e16 and a minimum of f16. Treble [ 0] –15 +15 Bass [ 0] –15 +15 Balance [ 0] L R Surround [Off] Reset Selectable items Description Max. f16 through e16 Min.
Basic adjustment Power Control Digital channel settings No Operation Off The TV will automatically enter standby mode if no operations are performed during the time span you set (“30min.” or “3hr.”). • Five minutes before the TV enters standby mode, the remaining time displays every minute. Power Control Ecology When set to “Yes”, the TV activates the following power saving mode. • • • • “OPC” set to “On” (Page 24). “Standby Mode” set to “Mode2” (Page 32). “No Signal Off” set to “Enable” (Page 25).
Basic adjustment Analogue channel settings Setup Programme Setup Analogue Setting Skip Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over when using Pr/s even if selected while watching the image from the TV. Decoder When connecting a decoder to the TV, you need to select “EXT1” or “EXT2”. You can reconfigure the analogue TV channels settings automatically or manually. NOTE E Additional Search Lock You can block the viewing of any channel.
Basic adjustment Password/Parental lock settings Setup Language Settings (language, subtitle, multi audio) Setup Child Lock Allows you to use a PIN to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. Change PIN Register a four-digit password number to use the “Child Lock” function. 1 Enter the four-digit number as a PIN using 0–9 numeric buttons. 2 Enter the same four-digit number as in step 1 to confirm. Language You can select a OSD language from the “Setup” menu.
Useful Viewing functions Selecting the picture size Selecting the WSS (Wide Screen Signalling) picture size automatically Selecting the picture size manually You can select the picture size. Selectable picture size varies with the type of signal received. Item (for SD [Standard-Definition] signals) Setup WSS The “WSS” allows the TV to switch automatically among the different picture size. NOTE • Use “WIDE MODE” if an image does not switch to the appropriate picture size.
Useful Viewing functions Selecting the recording picture size manually Reducing noise on the screen Option Digital Setup DNR REC Picture Size You can use this menu to set the appropriate picture size for viewing a 16:9 format TV programme on a 4:3 TV. “DNR” (Digital Noise Reduction) produces a clearer image (“Off”, “High”, “Low”). Automatic volume adjustment Option Auto Volume Different sound sources sometimes do not have the same volume level, such as a programme and its commercial breaks.
Useful Viewing functions Display Settings Time and Title display Channel display Option Time Display You can display the channel information by pressing p on the remote control unit. DTV Mode ATV Mode DTV 001 Audio (ENG) : STEREO Video : 1080i Subtitle : ENG 1/3 New Information Time Display BBC1 BBC2 ATV 01 PAL I NICAM STEREO Subtitle : Teletext Off New Information * Four digit numbers (e.g. 0001) are displayed after selecting the five Nordic countries in the country setting.
Other useful features Setting when using external devices Skipping specified inputs Setup Input source settings Option Input Select For setting the signal type of external equipment. Input Skip This setting allows you to skip the SCART, HDMI or RGB input on the Input Source Selection operation.
Connecting a PC Connecting a PC Displaying a PC image on the screen HDMI Connection EXT4 or 5 PC Selecting the picture size You can select the picture size. 1 Press f. HDMI-certified cable • The “WIDE MODE” menu displays. 2 EXT6 PC Press f or a/b to select a desired item on the menu. NOTE DVI/HDMI cable • Connect the PC before making adjustments. • Selectable picture size may vary with input signal type. EXAMPLE ø 3.
Connecting a PC Item Adjusting the PC image automatically This function enables the screen to be automatically adjusted to its best possible condition when the analogue terminals of the TV and PC are connected with a commercially available DVI/RGB conversion cable, etc. H-Pos.: Centres the image by moving it to the left or right. V-Pos.: Centres the image by moving it up or down. Clock: Adjusts when the image flickers with vertical stripes.
Connecting a PC RS-232C port specifications PC Control of the TV • When a programme is set, the TV 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. • Use an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type) (commercially available) for the connections.
Connecting a PC PC compatibility chart Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Analogue (DSub) Digital (HDMI) VESA Standard VGA 640 g 480 31.5 kHz 60 Hz ✔ ✔ ✔ SVGA 800 g 600 37.9 kHz 60 Hz ✔ ✔ ✔ XGA 1,024 g 768 48.4 kHz 60 Hz ✔ ✔ ✔ WXGA 1,360 g 768 47.7 kHz 60 Hz ✔ ✔ ✔ SXGA 1,280 g 1,024 64.0 kHz 60 Hz ✔ ✔ ✔ SXGA+ 1,400 g 1,050 65.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power. • Check if you pressed B on the remote control unit. If the indicator on the TV lights up red, press B. • Is the AC cord disconnected? • Check if you pressed a on the TV. • The TV cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, etc., may cause improper operation. In this case, operate the TV after first turning off the power, or unplugging the AC cord and re-plugging it in after one or two minutes.
Appendix Updating your TV via DVB-T Ensure that your TV software version is always up to date. From time to time SHARP will make updated TV base software and DVB software available. Digital Setup Download Setup Searching for updates* Information Receiver Report Display reports regarding failures and changes for timer settings. Reset If complex adjustments are made so that the settings cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings to the factory preset values.
Appendix Specifications 32o LCD COLOUR TV, Model: LC-32XL8E, LC-32XL8S 37o LCD COLOUR TV, Model: LC-37XL8E, LC-37XL8S LCD panel 32o Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD 37o Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD Resolution 2,073,600 pixels (1,920 g 1,080) Item Video Colour System TV Function TV-Standard Receiving Channel PAL/SECAM/NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.
End of life disposal 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! Attention: Your product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products.
( ) : LC-32XL8E/32XL8S [ ] : LC-37XL8E/37XL8S : LC-32XL8E/32XL8S LC-37XL8E/37XL8S 480.0 480,0 99.0 99,0 ( 776.0 ) / [ 898.0 ] ( 776,0 ) / [ 898,0 ] 94.6 94,6 ( 332.0 ) / [ 369.0 ] ( 332,0 ) / [ 369,0 ] [ 156.7 ] [ 156,7 ] [57.0] [57,0] 276.0 276,0 300.0 300,0 300.0 300,0 ( 130.0 ) ( 130,0 ) 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.
Printed on environmentally friendly paper Auf ökologischem Papier gedruckt Imprimé sur papier écologique Stampato su carta ecologica Afgedrukt op ecologisch papier Impreso en papel ecológico Impresso sobre papel ecológico PIN Printed in Spain Gedruckt in Spanien Imprimé en Espagne Stampato in Spagna Gedrukt in Spanje Impreso en España Impresso no Espanha TINS-D638WJZZ 1 08P06-SP-NG DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS LCD COLOUR TELEVISION ITALIANO LCD-FARBFERNSEHGERÄT TÉLÉVISEUR COULEUR À ÉCRAN CRISTAUX LIQUIDES (LCD) L