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Sharp Aquos LC 26D7U Operation Manual

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LC-37D7U
LC - 32D7U
LC-26D7U
LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION
TÉLÉVISEUR ACL
TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LIQUIDO
OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN

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  • Page 1 LC-37D7U LC - 32D7U LC-26D7U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LIQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. • Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out. • The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-32D7U model.
  • Page 3 To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-37D7U SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-32D7U SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-26D7U This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Dear Sharp Customer

    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.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
  • Page 6 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. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

  • Page 7: Quick Reference

    QUICK REFERENCE STOP! To safely remove the AQUOS television from the box It's best to use 2 people to remove the AQUOS television for stability. 1. Use the cardboard holders on either side of the AQUOS television to remove it from the box.
  • Page 8 IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON - UNPLUG THE AQUOS TELEVISION FROM THE OUTLET AND REPEAT THE INSTALLATION STEPS. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for other device connections (DVD, VCR, AUDIO, etc) in your AQUOS operation manual.
  • Page 9 QUICK REFERENCE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN™ QUICK SETUP SHEET Once you set up the TV according to this operation manual, you are ready to set up TV Guide On Screen! Note: TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide supports cable-ready, cable box and digital cable services as well as over-the-air broadcast.
  • Page 10 QUICK REFERENCE On-Screen Setup • TV Guide uses setup information to provide TV listings and lineups. The first two screens ask you about your location. Follow the on-screen instructions. Press c/d to move the highlight. Press 0-9 or a/b to enter a ZIP Code or Postal Code.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION ……………………… 1 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ………………………… 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS …………… 3 QUICK REFERENCE ………………………………… 6 Contents …………………………………………… 10 Trademarks ………………………………………… 11 COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NOTICE ………… 11 PATENT NOTICE …………………………………… 11 Supplied accessories …………………………… 12 Part names ………………………………………… 13 TV (Front) ………………………………………...

  • Page 12: Trademarks

    Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NOTICE • It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

  • Page 13: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit (g1) Page 7 Cable clamp (g1) Page 6 Operation manual (g1) NOTE • Always use the AC cord supplied with the LCD-TV. “AAA” size battery (g2) Page 7 Cable tie (g1) Page 6...

  • Page 14: Part Names

    Part names TV (Front) Volume buttons (VOLl/k ) Channel OPC sensor NOTE • See page 17 for status indicator. INPUT button* buttons** (CHs/r) POWER button POWER indicator Remote control sensor OPC/DL indicator * INPUT button works as ENTER in TV Guide On Screen ** Channel buttons work as a/b in TV Guide On...

  • Page 15: Tv (Rear)

    Part names TV (Rear) INPUT 3 terminals INPUT 1 terminals DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal DIGITAL CABLE IN terminal SYSTEM RESET** RESET* * Press RESET if the TV cannot return to its original state after performing various operations. • AV MODE resets to DYNAMIC (Fixed) •...

  • Page 16: Remote Control Unit

    Part names Remote control unit TV POWER: Switches the Liquid Crystal Television power on or enters Standby mode. (See page 17.) DISPLAY: Displays the channel information. SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on and off. External equipment operational buttons: Operates the external equipment.

  • Page 17: Preparation

    Preparation Using the remote control unit Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the TV. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may prevent proper operation. Cautions regarding remote control unit •...

  • Page 18: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program POWER POWER indicator OPC/DL indicator TV POWER TV status indicator (POWER) Lighting (Blue) OFF/Standby Lights off Turning on the power Press POWER on the TV or press TV POWER on the remote control.

  • Page 19: Initial Setup

    Watching TV Initial setup When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you live. Perform the following steps before you press TV POWER on the remote control unit. 1. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 7.) 2.

  • Page 20: Using The Tv Guide On Screen™ (Interactive Program Guide)

    Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Using the TV Guide On Screen™ (Interactive Program Guide) The TV Guide On Screen system is a free, on-screen interactive television program guide (“IPG”) built into your LCD-TV. The TV Guide On Screen system was developed to help today’s TV viewers, overwhelmed by myriad viewing choices, find what they want to watch quickly and easily, directly from their TV screen.

  • Page 21: Tv Guide On Screen Initial Setup

    Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) ● Info Box Info Box contains information about a show, service, ad, or provides general help. A Show Listing Info Box can have up to three sizes: Small, Large, and “No”. The default size of the Info Box is Small. Press INFO to cycle among the sizes.
  • Page 22 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Basic initial setup Which country is your LCD-TV located in Press a/b to select the country. Enter the ZIP code (or postal code) for your location using the number buttons or a/b. Do you have cable service connected to this TV? Press a/b to select “Yes”...
  • Page 23 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Selecting the cable box brand name. Press a/b to select the cable box brand, and then press ENTER. • Press a/b to view more cable box brands. Tune your cable box to channel 02. Make sure to leave your cable box turned on, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 24 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) VCR setting Connect a VCR to your TV and use the TV Guide On Screen system’s program listings to easily schedule recordings using the one-touch recording feature. Use TV Guide On Screen to control VCR? Press a/b to select “Yes, setup VCR control”...

  • Page 25: Using Tv Guide On Screen

    Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Using TV Guide On Screen Basic buttons on the remote control Button Description • When watching TV, enters the Guide and TV GUIDE highlights a program listing. • When in the Guide, exit the Guide without changing channels.
  • Page 26 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Searching programs You can search for programs alphabetically, by category - HDTV, MOVIES, SPORTS, CHILDREN, EDUCATIONAL, NEWS, VARIETY, SERIES - or by keyword, and the result is displayed in a list. ● Search by category You can search for programs by specifying category in the “Confirmation”...
  • Page 27 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Edit keyword This Guide stores all the keywords you created. When the LISTINGS screen is displayed, press MENU. Press a/b to select “go to Service Bar” from the “Episode Options” menu, and press ENTER. Press c/d to select “SEARCH”...

  • Page 28: Program Recording Using Listings Function

    Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Program recording using LISTINGS function You can set any programs to record on a G-LINK connected recording device (VCR) directly from the LISTINGS for the appropriate day. ● Set recording Press a/b/c/d to select the program you want to record in the LISTINGS.

  • Page 29: Using Schedule Function

    Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Using SCHEDULE function The SCHEDULE is a list of programs created whenever you set a recording, or a reminder to watch a program. You can use this list to edit or delete the reminders and recordings you have set. Press MENU to display “Episode Options”.
  • Page 30 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Delete recording Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Using SCHEDULE function. Press a/b to select the program you want to delete. Press MENU to display “Schedule Options”. Press a/b to select “delete recording”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 31 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) New manual recording Aside from setting recordings using the program LISTINGS menus, you can also define the schedule of recordings manually by following the steps below. Press a/b to select the program you want to record.

  • Page 32: Changing System Settings

    Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Changing system settings After you initially complete Guide Setup, you can make changes to System settings in the “SETUP” screen. Press TV GUIDE and then press MENU. Press a/b to select “go to Service Bar” in “Episode Options”, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 33: Changing Default Options

    Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Changing default options This setting lets you change the default settings as follows. General default options Press TV GUIDE and then press MENU. Press a/b to select “go to Service Bar” in “Episode Options”, and then press ENTER. Press c/d to select “SETUP”...
  • Page 34 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Remind Default Options Press TV GUIDE and then press MENU. Press a/b to select “go to Service Bar” in “Episode Options”, and then press ENTER. Press b to select “Remind defaults”, and then press ENTER. Press ENTER to display “Remind Defaults”...

  • Page 35: Changing Channels-Air/Cable

    Watching TV Changing channels-Air/Cable You can change channels in several ways by pressing AIR or CABLE to select the antenna and then following one of the methods below . Method 1 Using CHr/s on the remote control unit or on the TV. Method 2 1.

  • Page 36: Changing Volume/Sound

    Watching TV Changing volume/sound ■ Changing the volume You can change the volume on the TV or on the remote control unit. ■ Using VOL k k k k k /l l l l l • To increase the volume, press VOL k k k k k . •...

  • Page 37: Setting Mts/Sap Stereo Mode

    Watching TV Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program. This feature is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). The TV with MTS can receive mono sound, stereo sound and Secondary Audio Programs (SAP).

  • Page 38: Connecting Digital Cable Module

    Watching TV Connecting Digital Cable Module Digital Cable Module is called CableCARD™. By attaching the CableCARD, you can receive various digital services provided by your Cable Company. To obtain and use a CableCARD you need to first submit an application. Please contact your cable company to discuss receiving an application.

  • Page 39: Basic Adjustment Settings

    Basic adjustment settings AV input mode menu items List of AV menu items to help you with operations Picture OPC ... Page 45 Backlight ... Page 44 Contrast ... Page 44 Brightness ... Page 44 Color ... Page 44 Tint ... Page 44 Sharpness ...

  • Page 40: Pc Input Mode Menu Items

    Basic adjustment settings *PC input mode menu items List of PC menu items to help you with operations *When INPUT5 is set to PC. Picture OPC ... Page 45 Backlight ... Page 44 Contrast ... Page 44 Brightness ... Page 44 Red ...

  • Page 41: Channel Setup

    Basic adjustment settings Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV when selecting “Air” or “Cable” for ANALOG and DIGITAL (Cable). Press c/d to select “Air”, “Cable”, for ANALOG, then press b to move down. Press c/d to select “Standard”, “HRC”, “IRC”...
  • Page 42 Basic adjustment settings Channel search Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “CH Setup”, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 43: Antenna Setup - Digital - Air

    Basic adjustment settings Antenna Setup – DIGITAL – Air In order to receive digital air broadcasts, you need a digital broadcast antenna. You can confirm the antenna configuration through the “Antenna Setup - DIGITAL” screen. If necessary, adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the maximum signal strength.

  • Page 44: Favorite Channel Setting

    Basic adjustment settings Favorite channel setting This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels, in 4 different categories. By setting the favorite channels in advance, you can select your favorite channels easily. Select the channel you want to register as a favorite channel.

  • Page 45: Picture Adjustments

    Basic adjustment settings Picture adjustments Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Adjustments for AV source MENU [ Picture ] Picture Audio On : Display Backlight [ +8] –8 Contrast [+30] Brightness –30 Color –30 Tint –30 Sharpness –10...

  • Page 46: Opc Setting

    Basic adjustment settings OPC setting Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”. Press a/b to select “OPC”. Press c/d to select “On” or “On: Display”. Backlight [ +8] –8 Contrast [+30]...

  • Page 47: Color Temperature

    Basic adjustment settings Color temperature For a better white balance, use color temperature correction. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”. Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “Color Temp.”, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 48: Monochrome

    Basic adjustment settings Monochrome For viewing a video in monochrome. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”. Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “Monochrome”, and then press ENTER. C.

  • Page 49: Sound Adjustment

    Basic adjustment settings Sound adjustment You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Audio”. MENU [ Audio ] Audio Treble [ 0] –15 Bass [ 0] –15 Balance...

  • Page 50: Power Control

    Basic adjustment settings Power Control Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power control for AV source No signal off When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut down if no signal inputs for 15 minutes. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Power Control”.

  • Page 51: Digital Setup

    Basic adjustment settings (DIGITAL) Digital Setup This setting allows you to set the image of Digital broadcasting. Video Setup You can adjust the settings for Digital image. Screen Size Set the format of image of Digital broadcasting. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Digital Setup”.

  • Page 52: Audio Setup

    Basic adjustment settings (DIGITAL) Audio Setup You can output digital audio to an AV amplifier or similar device whose DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT terminal is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the TV. Please select an audio output format compatible with the audio format of the program you are watching and the equipment connected.

  • Page 53: Using External Equipment

    Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV, like a DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, PC, HDMI equipment, game console and camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. Displaying an external equipment image Explanation here is for the setting when connecting DVD to INPUT1 terminal.

  • Page 54: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Using external equipment Connecting a DVD player You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminals when connecting to a DVD player and other audiovisual equipment. When using component cable. Component video cable (commercially Audio cable available) (commercially available) DVD player...

  • Page 55: Connecting A Vcr

    Using external equipment Connecting a VCR You can use the INPUT 3 terminal when connecting a VCR and other audiovisual equipment. NOTE • The S-video terminal has priority over the video terminals. • The G-LINK cable connection is necessary if you want to use the recording features of the TV Guide On Screen system with your VCR.

  • Page 56: Connecting A Digital Tv Stb (Air Or Cable)

    Using external equipment Connecting a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminals when connecting a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) and other audiovisual equipment. NOTE • If your cable-TV company has CableCARD available, you can also use the CableCARD to receive HDTV programs.

  • Page 57: Connecting Hdmi Equipment

    Using external equipment Connecting HDMI equipment Please use the INPUT 4 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. HDMI equipment Displaying an image from HDMI equipment To watch an HDMI equipment image, select “INPUT4” from “INPUT SOURCE” menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV.

  • Page 58: Connecting A Pc

    Using external equipment Connecting a PC Use the INPUT 5 terminal to connect a PC. NOTE • Refer to page 93 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV. ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) PC with analog RGB terminal DVI cable (Commercially available)

  • Page 59: Connecting D-Vhs Decks/Av-Hdd Recorder

    Using external equipment Connecting D-VHS decks/AV-HDD recorder/Blu-ray Disc recorder (i.LINK connection) About i.LINK i.LINK is an interface connection using a serial transfer system and is able to transfer multimedia data, such as digital images and digital sound, between devices that have i.LINK terminals. i.LINK is a term defined in the IEEE1394 (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) standard.

  • Page 60: Setting The Recording Mode (I.link)

    Using external equipment Setting the Recording Mode (i.LINK) • The function for automatically adjusting the recording mode of connected i.LINK devices can be turned on or off. • Since most of the currently available i.LINK devices automatically recognize the transfer rates of the pictures and sound being recorded and control the recording mode accordingly, you should always set this Mode to “Pass through”...

  • Page 61: Selecting An I.link Device

    Using external equipment Selecting an i.LINK device • In order to control an i.LINK device from the TV, you must first choose the i.LINK device to be controlled. • One i.LINK device can be chosen from up to 16 i.LINK connected decks. •...

  • Page 62: Controlling An I.link Device

    Using external equipment Controlling an i.LINK device • An i.LINK compatible device can be controlled from the TV using the i.LINK control panel on the screen. • The steps in “i.LINK Setup” on page 59 need to be completed beforehand. •...

  • Page 63: Automatic Input Switching To I.link

    Using external equipment NOTE • IEEE1394 is the IEEE’s international standard. • i.LINK and the i.LINK logo are registered trademarks of Sony Electronic, Inc. • A copy protection technology is used on i.LINK devices that incorporate copyright protection. This technology has received the approval of the Digital Transmission Licensing Administrator (DTLA), an organization that administers copyright protection technologies.

  • Page 64: Recording Digital Programs With Av-Hdd Recorder/Blu-Ray Disc Recorder

    Using external equipment Recording digital programs with AV-HDD recorder/Blu-ray Disc recorder • Before commencing this procedure, the steps in “i.LINK Setup” on page 59 need to be completed beforehand. • Please also refer to the operation manual of the AV- HDD recorder/Blu-ray Disc recorder to be used with this TV.

  • Page 65: Useful Adjustment Settings

    Useful adjustment settings Image position (AV input mode only) For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical position. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Position”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “H-Pos.” or “V-Pos.”. H-Pos.

  • Page 66: Auto Sync. Adjustment (Pc Input Mode Only)

    Useful adjustment settings Auto Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) For automatically adjusting the PC image. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Auto Sync.”, and then press ENTER. Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 67: Input Select

    Useful adjustment settings Input Select Selecting input source Use this menu to select the input source. Press INPUT. • A list of selectable sources appears. Press INPUT again to select the input source. • An image from the selected source automatically displays.

  • Page 68: Input Label

    Useful adjustment settings Input Label Lets you set the input terminal displayed using the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Input Label”, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 69: Av Mode

    Useful adjustment settings AV MODE AV MODE gives you six viewing options to choose from to best match 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.

  • Page 70: View Mode (For Pc Input Mode)

    Useful adjustment settings View Mode Normal Zoom Stretch Dot by Dot Screen size images. Input signal Normal Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen display. View mode (for PC input mode) You can select the screen size. NOTE •...

  • Page 71: Input Signal (For Pc Input Mode)

    Useful adjustment settings Input signal (for PC input mode) • 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. In such case, you have to set the correct signal manually.

  • Page 72: Output Select

    Useful adjustment settings Output Select Allows you to select what controls the audio output. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Output Select”, and then press ENTER. Press c/d to select “Fixed” or “Variable”, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 73: Program Title Display

    Useful adjustment settings Program Title Display Select the CH display when changing channels for digital broadcasting. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Program Title Display”, and then press ENTER. Press c/d to select “Yes” or “No”, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 74: Closed Captions And Digital Closed Captions

    Useful adjustment settings Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions • Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. It allows you to view conversations, narration and sound effects as subtitles on your TV. Closed Captions are available on some TV programs, and on some VHS home video tapes, at the election of the program provider.

  • Page 75: Caption Size

    Useful adjustment settings Caption Size Select a caption size. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “Caption Size”. Caption Size Font Style Foreground Color A B C Foreground Opacity...

  • Page 76: Foreground Color

    Useful adjustment settings Foreground Color Select a character foreground color. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “Foreground Color”. Caption Size Font Style Foreground Color A B C...

  • Page 77: Background Opacity

    Useful adjustment settings Background Opacity Select a background opacity value. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “Background Opacity”. Caption Size Font Style Foreground Color A B C...

  • Page 78: Secret Number Setting For Parental Control (Av Input Mode Only)

    Useful adjustment settings Secret number setting for parental control (AV input mode only) Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. IMPORTANT: Three conditions must be met to enable V-Chip (see pages 77 to 83): 1 Secret No.
  • Page 79 Useful adjustment settings Changing the secret number Allows you to change your current secret number. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a secret number. • Secret number setting menu displays. Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0 – Press a/b to select “Secret No.”, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 80: Parental Control (Setting V-Chip Level)

    Useful adjustment settings Parental control (setting V-CHIP level) 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.
  • Page 81 Useful adjustment settings Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Parental CTRL”, and then press ENTER. • Secret number setting menu displays only when “Secret No.” is set. (See page 77.) •...
  • Page 82 Useful adjustment settings Canadian Rating Systems • The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programming. • 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.
  • Page 83 Useful adjustment settings Canadian English ratings Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Parental CTRL”, and then press ENTER. • Secret number setting menu displays only when “Secret No.” is set. (See page 77.) •...

  • Page 84: How To Temporarily Release The V-Chip Block

    Useful adjustment settings How to temporarily release the V- CHIP BLOCK • The V-CHIP BLOCK is working and censors a broadcast, “V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED.” displays. Press ENTER while the V-CHIP is working and then the secret number setting menu displays.

  • Page 85: Other Viewing Options

    Other viewing options Viewing information of the program You can view information about a program you are currently watching. Press INFO while watching a broadcast. • Information of the current program will be displayed. WGBH-HD American Family – – – Journey of Dreams 20:00 Sample program information •...

  • Page 86: Presetting Remote Control Function

    Other viewing options Presetting remote control function You can operate the connected AV products (AV Receiver, Cable Box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, LD) using the presetting manufacturer function for your remote control unit. Presetting manufacturer codes Press FUNCTION until the LED for your device lights up.
  • Page 87 05, 08 06, 07, 33, 51 01, 02, 10, 24 Realistic Samsung 23, 31 Sanyo 10, 14, 52 Scott Sears 06, 11, 24 Sharp 01, 02, 03 Shintom Sony 12, 13, 38 Sound Design 05, 08 Sylvania Symphonic Tatung Teac...
  • Page 88 Other viewing options Cable control buttons When the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SAT the cable converter connected to the TV can operate using 1 to SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off. 0 – 9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch.
  • Page 89 Other viewing options VCR control buttons The remote control unit button will function as follows when the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is set to VCR. • When the input selector button having the same number as the input terminal connecting the VCR is pressed, the VCR can operate using 1 to 8.
  • Page 90 Other viewing options Notice ■ When you change your address • If you change your address, please return the CableCARD to your Cable Provider Company. • You will need to request a new CableCARD from the cable provider at your new location. ■...

  • Page 91: Appendix

    • 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 92: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem • No power • Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 17.) • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 6.) • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, may cause improper •...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting-Tv Guide On Screen

    Appendix Troubleshooting-TV Guide On Screen Problem • LISTINGS disappeared after a power failure. • Some channel numbers in the TV Guide On Screen are incorrect. • You have not received any local program listings. • A program you set to record did not record.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting-Digital Broadcasting

    Appendix Troubleshooting-Digital broadcasting ■ The error message about reception of broadcast The example of an error message Error code displayed on a screen • Failed to receive broadcast. • No broadcast now. ■ The cautions about i.LINK Caution sentence • Record/Playback may fail on the selected model. •...

  • Page 95: Rs-232C Port Specifications

    Appendix RS-232C port specifications PC Control of the TV • When a program is set, the TV can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/AV) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing.

  • Page 96: Command Table

    Appendix Response code format Normal response Return code (0DH) Problem response (communication error or incorrect command) Return code (0DH) Command table • Commands not indicated here are not guaranteed to operate. CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER POWER SETTING P O W R INPUT SELECTION A TOGGLE T G D...

  • Page 97: Specifications

    Accessories • As 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. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

  • Page 98: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional drawings LC-37D7U LC-37D7U LC-32D7U 671) 929) 822.6) 200) 631) 807) 700.4) 200) Unit: inch/(mm) 111) 108) 306) 108) 289)

  • Page 99: How To Set The Factory Presets

    Dimensional drawings LC-26D7U HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS Check that the power indicator is not on. Remove the AC cord and switch off the power. Press and hold down RESET at the same time as you re-insert the AC Cord into the outlet and switch on the TV. All setting items (except TV channel) return to the factory presetting.

  • Page 100: Calling For Service

    Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer.
  • Page 101 (b) Any Sharp product tampered with, modified, adjusted or repaired by any party other than Sharp, Sharp’s Authorized Service Centres or Sharp’s Authorized Servicing Dealers. (c) Damage caused or repairs required as a result of the use with items not specified or approved by Sharp, including but not limited to head cleaning tapes and chemical cleaning agents.

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