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LC-32D44U
LC-37D44U
LIQUID CRYSTAL
TELEVISION
OPERATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
IMPORTANT : Please read this operation manual
before starting operating the equipment.
The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-32D44U model.
Supplied Accessories
Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.
LC-32D44U
LC-37D44U
Remote control unit “AA” size battery AC cord Cable clamp Stand unit Operation manual
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IMPORTANT: Model No.: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in the space Serial No.: provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the TV. IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the CAUTION user to the presence of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK uninsulated "d
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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. RESPONSIBLE PARTY: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP
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DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully before using this product. IMPORTANT SAFETY 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 safet
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS � Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against ANTENNA voltage surges and built-up static charges. LEAD IN WIRE Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the GROUND mast and supporting st
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QUICK REFERENCE Attaching/Detaching the Stand Setting the TV on the Wall � Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC CAUTION cord from the AC INPUT terminal. � This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the � Before performing work spread cushioning over the base AN-37AG5 (SHARP) wall mount bracket. The use of area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable damaged. installation and may cause serious injur
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QUICK REFERENCE QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS Bundle the cords properly with the cable clamp . Attach your antenna to the back of the AQUOS 3 1 television. (See page 8.) Connect the AC plug for the AQUOS television into 2 the AC outlet. LC-32D44U LC-37D44U How to turn on the AQUOS television for the fi rst time. 4 A) Press POWER on the AQUOS television. POWER AC outlet B) The POWER indicator on the front of the � Place the TV close to the AC outlet, and keep the power AQUOS television lights GREEN.
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Preparation Antennas To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for a coaxial cable. If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector, plug it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the TV set. F-type connector 1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without tools (Commercially 75-ohm coaxial cable (round)
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Part Names TV (Front) Remote control sensor OPC sensor (See page 18.) OPC indicator (See page 18.) SLEEP indicator (See page 13.) POWER indicator (See page 12.) TV (Top/Rear) Channel buttons MENU button (CH / ) Volume buttons INPUT button POWER button (VOL / ) AC INPUT terminal AUDIO OUTPUT terminals DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal INPUT 6 terminals (PC-IN) INPUT 5 terminals (HDMI) INPUT 4 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 1 terminals SERVICE terminal INPUT 2 terminals Antenna/Cable in INPUT 3 terminals 9
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Part Names Remote Control Unit 1 POWER: Switch the TV power on or enters standby. (See page 12.) 2 CC: Display captions from a closed-caption source. (See page 15.) 11 3 AUDIO: Selects the MTS/SAP or the audio mode 12 during multi-channel audio broadcasts. (See page 14.) 1 13 4 0–9: Set the channel. (See page 13.) 2 14 3 5 � (DOT): (See page 13.) 15 6 FLASHBACK: Return to the previous channel or external input mode. (See page 14.) 4 7 VIEW MODE: Select the screen size. (See page 16.) 16 8 F
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Connecting to External Equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV like a Blu-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 the remote control unit or on the TV. (See page 13.) CAUTION � To protect equipment, always turn off the TV before connecting any external equipment. � Please read the relevant operation manual (Blu-ray disc player
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Watching TV Turning On/Off the Power Press POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit to turn the power on. � POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) POWER � The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the fi rst time. If the TV has been turned on before, the EZ Setup will not be invoked. See page 20 for performing EZ Setup from the Setup menu. Press POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit again to turn the POWER power off.
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Direct Button Operation MUTE Mutes the current sound output. Press MUTE. � " " will be displayed on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is silenced. � Within 30 minutes of pressing MUTE, mute can be canceled by using one of the methods below. - Mute will be canceled if you press VOLk/l or MUTE. � 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. Sleep Timer Allows you to set a time whe
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Direct Button Operation AV MODE AUDIO AV MODE gives you 7 viewing options to choose from ■ MTS/SAP stereo mode to best match the surrounding environment of the TV, The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound which can vary due to factors like room brightness, other than the main audio for the program. This feature type of program watched or the type of image input is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). The TV from external equipment. with MTS can receive mono sound, stereo
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Direct Button Operation Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption Press CC. 1 decoder. It allows you to view conversations, narration � This will present the Closed Caption information and sound effects as subtitles on your TV. Closed display. Captions are available on some TV programs and on some VHS home video tapes at the discretion of the Press CC while the Closed Caption information is 2 program provider. still on the screen. � Press
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Direct Button Operation VIEW MODE You can select the screen size. 1 Press VIEW MODE. • The View Mode menu displays. • The menu lists the View Mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently being received. 2 Press VIEW MODE or a/b 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. ■ For 4:3 programs Example: Screen size images Side Bar S.Stretch (Smart stretch) Zoom Stretch Suitable
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On-Screen Display Menu On-Screen Display Menu Operation Example Example Picture Option Audio Only Input Select [VIDEO] OPC Off On On : Display Output select [Fixed] Backlight [b12] a16 b16 Color System [Auto] Contrast [b30] 0 b40 Caption Setup Brightness [ 0] a30 b30 Digital Caption Info. Color [ 0] a30 b30 Program Title Display [No] Tint [ 0] a30 b30 Game Play Time [Off] Sharpness [ b2] a10 b10 Operation Lock Out [Off] Advanced Reset 1 Item displayed in yellow � This indicates the ite
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On-Screen Display Menu OPC Setting Picture Menu Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. Adjusts the picture to your preference with the Off: The brightness is fi xed at the value set in "Backlight". following picture settings. On: Automatically adjusts. On: Display: Displays the OPC effect on the screen while Example Picture adjusting the brightness of the screen. OPC Off On On : Display � When set to "On", the OPC senses the surrounding light and automatically adjusts the backligh
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On-Screen Display Menu Film Mode (3:2 pull-down) Audio Menu Automatically detects a fi lm-based source (originally You can adjust the sound quality to your preference encoded at 24 frames/second), analyzes it then with the following settings. recreates each still fi lm frame for high-defi nition picture quality. Example On: Detects, analyzes, converts fi lm source. Audio Off: Normal viewing mode. Treble [ 0] a15 b15 � "Film Mode" does not function when you set the "AV Mode" to "Game". Bass
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On-Screen Display Menu EZ Setup Power Control Menu You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the Power control setting allows you to save energy. preset channels. Language: Select from among 3 languages (English, Example French and Spanish). Power Control TV Location: Select "Home" or "Store" for the location No Signal Off [Disable] where you plan to install the TV. � If you select "Home", AV MODE is set to "STANDARD". No Operation Off [Disable] � If you select "Store", AV MODE is set
