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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.

NOTE

• See page 54 for connecting a DVD player with HDMI

terminal.

DVD player

Component
video cable

(commercially

available)

Audio cable
(commercially available)

AV cable (commercially

available)

DVD player

ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable

(commercially available)

DVI cable (Commercially available)

When using component cable.

When using composite cable.

When using DVI cable. (INPUT 5)

DVD player

Summary of Contents for Aquos LC 26GD4U

Page 1: ...LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LIQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN LC 37GD4U LC 32GD4U LC 26GD4U ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ...

Page 2: ...e of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product IMPORTANT To aid reporting in case of loss or theft pleas...

Page 3: ...l device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interferenc...

Page 4: ... required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure ...

Page 5: ...ass Therefore it can break when the product is dropped or applied with impact Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the panel breaks The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 3 147 264 thin film transistors giving you fine picture details Occasionally a few non active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue green or red Please note that ...

Page 6: ...ING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE To prevent fire never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the TV set To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to dripping or splashing No objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the product To prevent fire or shock hazard do not plac...

Page 7: ...o Select 45 Protecting unprotecting still picture files 46 Deleting a still image file 46 Deleting all still image files 46 Recording a motion picture 47 Displaying a motion picture 47 Rec Mode 47 Pre Record 48 Repeat Play 48 Protecting unprotecting motion picture files 48 Deleting a motion picture file 49 Deleting all motion picture files 49 Format 49 Using external equipment 50 Displaying an ext...

Page 8: ...is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 4 907 093 5 315 448 6 381 747 and 6 516 132 This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system...

Page 9: ...er unit g1 LHLDW0110CEZZ Page 10 Left speaker LC 37GD4U DSP ZA079UJ07 LC 32GD4U DSP ZA076UJ07 Page 11 Right speaker LC 37GD4U DSP ZA079UJ08 LC 32GD4U DSP ZA076UJ08 Page 11 Bracket unit g1 LC 37GD4U LC 32GD4U GCOVAA856WJKB Page 11 Only included with the LC 32GD4U and LC 37GD4U The LC 26GD4U is shipped with the speakers attached The LC 26GD4U is shipped with the speakers attached Speaker unit Color ...

Page 10: ...tion of the Display not the speaker Where to place the TV First select the location where to place the TV Selecting the location of the TV Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation Display 1 2 4 inches 10 cm or more Preparation CAUTION Adjust the screen with both hands Put one hand on the Display and tilt the screen while steadying the stand with your other hand LC 37GD4U Maximum...

Page 11: ...Connecting the AC cord to the Display 1 2 3 Removing the terminal cover Bundling the cables with the clamp CAUTION TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT TOUCH UN INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES WITH THE AC CORD CONNECTED Press down the hooks to remove the cover toward you AC cord with ferrite core for LC 32GD4U LC 37GD4U Cable clamp for LC 26GD4U ...

Page 12: ...ed 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 Remove the terminal cover as shown in the illustration Fasten the screw Fasten the speaker cable with the holder Connect the ends of the cable to the speaker terminals as shown in the illustration Insert the projecting bulges on the side of the speakers into the corresponding slots in the display Attach the speaker terminal cover Fasten the bracket with the screw Attach the term...

Page 13: ...tomers should not attempt to do the work themselves SHARP bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury Using an optional bracket to mount the Display You can ask a qualified service personnel about using an optional AN 37AG2 bracket to mount the Display to the wall Carefully read the instructions that come with the bracket before beginning work Verti...

Page 14: ... due to storage conditions If you will not be using the remote control unit for an extended period of time remove batteries from it Inserting the batteries If the remote control fails to operate Liquid Crystal Television functions replace the batteries in the remote control unit Using the remote control unit Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the Displa...

Page 15: ... button INPUT button VOLUME buttons VOLl k CHANNEL buttons CHs r Remote control sensor OPC Optical Picture Control See page 33 SLEEP indicator OPC indicator Headphone jack CARD indicator The examples use throughout this manual are based on the 32GD4U model ...

Page 16: ... the secret number when you know it See page 100 for initializing to the factory preset values when you forget your secret number RESET INPUT 3 terminals SYSTEM RESET ANALOG A IN terminal ANALOG B IN terminal ANALOG A OUT terminal DC OUTPUT terminal Terminal for expanded functionality in the near future EXTERNAL SPEAKER terminals AC INPUT terminal RS 232C terminal INPUT 2 terminals INPUT 1 termina...

Page 17: ...mode See page 87 to 91 for details 18 When pressed all buttons on the remote control unit will light The lighting will turn off if no operations are performed within about 5 seconds This button is used for performing operations in dark places 19 VIEW MODE Selects the screen size See pages 69 and 71 20 FLASHBACK Returns to the previous channel or input external mode See page 22 21 INPUT Selects a L...

Page 18: ...lows Signal reception may fail if improperly connected Be sure to remember what kind of connection is made with your System The connection type will determine whether to select Air or Cable for both ANT A and B when configuring Air Cable settings Cable TV converter VCR connection VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN Cable lead in Cable TV converter commercially available OUT IN 2 way signal splitter commercially av...

Page 19: ... TV programs or VCR tapes and not be concerned about the position of the VCR s TV VCR switch and you can enjoy stereo tape playback from a stereo VCR B Connecting with Cable Converter without VCR Cable lead in Cable TV converter commercially available OUT IN signal splitter commercially available Coaxial Antenna Cable commercially available Coaxial Antenna Cable commercially available NOTE Be sure...

Page 20: ...ble Coaxial Antenna Cable commercially available Video Cable commercially available Audio Cable commercially available RF Cable Supplied 300 ohm twin lead flat 300 ohm twin lead 75 ohm coaxial cable round 75 ohm coaxial cable Cable TV lead In or IN OUT 300 ohm twin lead VHF ANTENNA UHF ANTENNA Combiner commercially available or Home Antenna terminal 75 ohm 300 75 ohm adapter commercially available...

Page 21: ... remote control The TV enters standby mode and the image on the screen disappears The POWER indicator on the Display gradually turns off Press POWER on the Display The POWER indicator on the Display gradually turns off The Power will not turn off unless the AC cord is pulled out from the wall outlet NOTE If you are not going to use this TV for a long period of time be sure to remove the AC cord fr...

Page 22: ...all channels viewable in the set area 3 1 2 Language TV Guide On Screen Air Cable CH Search English Español Français Language Air Cable CH Search ANALOG A ANALOG B Air Air DIGITAL Cable STD CH Search ANALOG A 25 Air 20 Found CH Search ANALOG B 25 Cable 20 Found Language Air Cable CH Search ANALOG A ANALOG B Air Air DIGITAL Cable STD Example 2 ANALOG A Air Audio MONO Language setting Select from am...

Page 23: ... Digital TV You can change channels in several ways NOTE While watching a broad cast press DIGITAL Digital Air Cable Method 1 When you press CHr sor FLASHBACK repeat the same steps for Analog TV Method 2 1 Using remote control buttons 0 9 dot and ENTER to select the channels including a decimal point To select a 3 digit channel number e g Channel 22 1 Press 2 s2s dot s1s ENTER NOTE Complete the ab...

Page 24: ...Changing the volume You can change the volume on the Display or on the remote control unit Using VOL k k k k k l l l l l NOTE See page XX for details on the output select function Using MUTE on the remote control unit Mutes the current sound output Press MUTE M has been displayed on the screen for 30 minutes and the sound is silenced NOTE Within 30 minutes of pressing MUTE mute can be canceled by ...

Page 25: ...nguage or something completely different like weather information You can enjoy Hi Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available Stereo broadcasts View programs like live sporting events shows and concerts in dynamic stereo sound SAP broadcasts Receive TV broadcasts in either MAIN or SAP sound MAIN sound The normal program soundtrack either in mono or stereo SAP sound Listen to second language...

Page 26: ...for this device please contact your cable provider 1 888 555 2222 CableCARD tm ID 7 561 034 449 009 Host ID 0 100 331 784 018 If there is a white triangle at the right side of the screen the screen is not showing the entire message Press a b on your remote control to display the rest of the message When there is a LINK button on the screen there is a link to the next page Press ENTER to go to the ...

Page 27: ...cture Flip Page 64 Language Page 30 Treble Page 36 Bass Page 36 Balance Page 36 Dolby Virtual Page 36 Audio Only Page 70 Digital Noise Reduction Page 70 HDMI Setup Page 54 Input Select Page 66 Output Select Page 71 Quick Shoot Page 71 Center Channel Input Page 84 Caption Setup Page 73 75 Title Display Type Page 72 Audio Power Control Setup Option PC input mode menu items List of PC menu items to h...

Page 28: ...ven after setting up the preset channels Language setting Select from among 3 languages English French and Spanish Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Setup 1 2 Press a b to select EZ Setup and then press ENTER If you already set the Secret No go to step 4 If not skip to step 5 Input the 4 digit secret number by using 0 9 3 MENU Setup EZ Setup Setup Option Secret No 4 5 Pre...

Page 29: ...ting Air or Cable for both ANALOG A and B Press c d to select Yes for ANALOG A then press a b to move down Press c d to select Yes for ANALOG B then press a b to move down Press c d to select Cable STD Cable HRC or Cable IRC for DIGITAL cable ANALOG A Yes ANALOG B No Yes No DIGITAL Yes No Search Start Language Air Cable CH Search MENU Setup EZ Setup CH Search DIGITAL 25 Air 20 Found Channel setup ...

Page 30: ...lready set the Secret No input the 4 digit secret number here See page 66 for setting a secret number Example CH Search MENU Setup EZ Setup CH Search ANALOG A 25 Air 20 Found MENU Setup EZ Setup CH Search ANALOG B 2 Cable 20 Found MENU Setup EZ Setup CH Search DIGITAL 25 Air 20 Found Channel memory setting Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Setup MENU Setup CH Setup Air Ca...

Page 31: ... 3 ANALOG A 18 ANALOG A 125 DIGITAL 100 ANALOG B 33 ANALOG B 51 A B C D Register All Data Clear 1 Data Clear Delete favorite channel ANALOG A 3 ANALOG A 125 ANALOG B 33 ANALOG B 51 A B C D DIGITAL 100 Yes No NOTE You can delete all the favorite channels by selecting All Data Clear in step 2 in Delete favorite channel Select the channel you want to register as a favorite channel 1 4 4 Press c d to ...

Page 32: ...ret No input the 4 digit secret number here See page 77 for setting a secret number 4 3 Press a b to select Ant Power Setup and press ENTER 5 When the Lebel indicator is max press ENTER Press a b to select Frequency Setup and then press ENTER 6 Press a b to select Signal Test and input a channnel number using 0 9 Ant Power Setup Frequency Setup Signal Strength Current Signal Test Max 0 0 Ant Power...

Page 33: ...ee pages 33 to 35 dbutton The screen brightens For more contrast For more brightness For more color intensity Skin tones become greenish For more sharpness cbutton The screen dims For less contrast For less brightness For weaker red For weaker green For weaker blue Selected item Backlight Contrast Brightness Red Green Blue dbutton The screen brightens For more contrast For more brightness For stro...

Page 34: ... 30 30 30 10 Backlight 8 8 8 Off On On Display C M S Color Management System Color tone is managed using the six color adjustment setting Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Picture 3 Press a b to select Advanced and then press ENTER 4 Press a b to select C M S Hue and then press ENTER 5 Press a b to select a specific adjustment item Press c d to adjust the item to your...

Page 35: ... selecting a level for automatically adjusting the dark portion of an image Press a b to select the desired level and then press ENTER Press a b to select Black and then press ENTER Press c d to select On and then press ENTER Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Color temperature 1 2 3 Description No adjustment For high detail in black portions Selected item Off On 3D Y C Provides high quality images with minim...

Page 36: ...lly encoded at 24 frames second analyzes it then recreates each still film frame for high definition picture quality Description Normal viewing mode Detects analyzes converts film source Selected item Off On Press a b to select Film Mode and then press ENTER Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Monochrome 1 2 3 Press c d to select On and then press ENTER I P Setting Adjusting the image and input signal can give...

Page 37: ... ENTER Press c d to select Audio Press a b to select Dolby Virtual and then press ENTER Press c d to select On and then press ENTER 2 3 4 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 Dolby virtual You can enjoy the SURROUND 2ch stereo with Dolby Pro Logic II technology VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL is a technology certified by Dolby Laboratories that creates a virtualized surround sound experience from two s...

Page 38: ...ol for PC source Power control setting allows you to save energy Power management When set the power will automatically shut down Press a b to select Power Management and then press ENTER Press a b to select Mode1 or Mode2 and then press ENTER Description No power management Factory preset value If no signal inputs for 8 minutes the power shuts down Even if you start using the PC and the signal in...

Page 39: ... screen displays Press c d to select Digital Setup Press a b to select Video Setup and then press ENTER Press a b to select REC Picture Size and then press ENTER Press c d to select the desired picture size and then press ENTER Selected item Descroption 4 3 TV 16 9 TV Bars may appear on the top and bottom with some programmes Display the full screen and keep a picture quality 1 2 3 4 5 Screen Size...

Page 40: ...o Setup and then press ENTER 4 Press a b to select PCM or Dolby Digital and then press ENTER Selected item Descroption PCM Dolby Digital The optical putput terminal outputs audio signal by PCM form If your digital audio sysytem does not support Dolby Digital select PCM The optical output terminal outputs audio signal by Dolby Digital form It reproduces sound from surround program of digital PCM Do...

Page 41: ... strictly adhere to the existing copyright laws In addition when using image data that includes third parties the use without prior permission of these images may constitute an intrusion on the privacy of third parties so strictly refrain from such usage Using memory card Copyright Still picture Recording Playback file format Motion Picture JPEG DCF compliant Size of a captured still picture 640g4...

Page 42: ...e format used for images shot with a digital camera Some motion pictures recorded with other devices may not be played back correctly Commercially available memory cards SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard CompactFlash Memory Stick PC card adapter Please use an appropriate PC card adapter commercially available for each memory card Preparing a memory card Insert a memory card commercially available into...

Page 43: ...k PC image data on the LCD TV Recording formats of image data When recording image data on the LCD TV the recording formats are as follows When recording motion pictures The SD_VIDEO folder is created and the data is stored in When playing the card the SD_VIDEO recording format is recognized When recording still pictures The DCIM folder is created and the data is stored in When playing the card th...

Page 44: ...PC card adapter and then insert the PC card adapter slowly all the way to the end When over a thousand files are in a card it takes several minutes to load approx 5 minutes Even if the green light is on you can not record on a card right after you inserted it Make sure the CARD indicator lights green when you take out a card Never take out a card when the CARD indicator lights red This may damage ...

Page 45: ...dex screen and press ENTER When viewing a still image by pressing VIEW MODE the image size changes Normal Full This function does not work when displaying the index screen Displaying slide show Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Displaying a still image above The operation panel displays 1 2 Press a b c d to select d and then press ENTER Slide show starts Operate slide show with the operation panel appears on...

Page 46: ... Program setting Performs step 1 and 2 in My Program 1 2 Press c d to select Delete All and then press ENTER Description Set the frame interval for a slideshow Set the frame order for a slideshow See the right column for My Program setting If set to On the slideshow will play again after showing the last frame Selected item Interval Order Repeat Press CARD and the card mode screen displays 1 6 Rep...

Page 47: ...n the card Deleting a still image file 5 6 2 3 4 Press a b to select Delete File and then press ENTER Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Protecting still picture files 1 Press a b c d to select the file you want to delete and then press ENTER Press c d to select Yes and then press ENTER NOTE You cannot delete a protected file on the card Do not turn off the power or take out a card when deleting a file The ca...

Page 48: ...to select Video and then press ENTER 3 Press a b c d to select the file you want to play and then press ENTER Video playback starts 4 Press CARD again to display the operation panel See page XX for the operation panel information When viewing a motion picture by pressing VIEW MODE the picture size changes Small Medium Large NOTE The list of broadcasting type or input signal not available for recor...

Page 49: ...s one file Plays back all movie files on the card then repeats Selected item Off File All Protecting unprotecting motion picture files You can protect any file you do not want to delete Press a b to select File Operation and then press ENTER Rec Mode Pre Record Repeat Play File Operation Protect Delete File Delete All Press a b to select Protect and then press ENTER Press a b c d to select the fil...

Page 50: ...nger need press RETURN to return to MENU Deleting all motion picture files Press a b to select Delete All and then press ENTER Press c d to select Yes and then press ENTER 2 3 Repeat step 1 to 5 in Protecting motion picture files 1 NOTE You cannot delete a protected file on the card Do not turn off the power or take out a card when deleting a file The card may malfunction Format 4 Press c d to sel...

Page 51: ...ype Displaying an external equipment image Explanation here is for the setting when connecting DVD to INPUT1 terminal INPUT button To watch a DVD image select INPUT1 from INPUT SOURCE menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the Display See page XX INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 i LINK CARD 1 MENU Option Input Select Auto COMPONENT Video For INPUT1 signal Select the de...

Page 52: ...NOTE See page 54 for connecting a DVD player with HDMI terminal DVD player Component video cable commercially available Audio cable commercially available AV cable commercially available DVD player ø 3 5 mm stereo minijack cable commercially available DVI cable Commercially available When using component cable When using composite cable When using DVI cable INPUT 5 DVD player ...

Page 53: ...r S video cable commercially available Connecting a game console or camcorder A game console camcorder and some other audiovisual equipment are conveniently connected using the INPUT 3 terminals NOTE The S video terminal has priority over the video terminals AV cable commercially available S video cable commercially available NOTE The S video terminal has priority over the video terminals ...

Page 54: ...tal TV STB Component video cable commercially available Audio cable commercially available NOTE See page 54 for connecting a Digital TV STB to HDMI terminal AV cable commercially available Digital TV STB Digital TV STB ø 3 5 mm stereo minijack cable commercially available DVI cable Commercially available When using component cable When using composite cable When using DVI cable INPUT 5 ...

Page 55: ...Center Channel Input Caption Setup Audio Only Quick Shoot Fixed Off HDMI Setup Low Off 5 Press a b to select the desired item and press ENTER Press a b c d to select the desired setting and press ENTER 6 NOTE Refer to your external equipment operation manual for the signal type Selectable items Auto RGB YCbCr 4 4 4 YCbCr 4 2 2 Auto ITU601 ITU709 Standard Out of standard Enable Disable HDMI Setup i...

Page 56: ... to page 81 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV PC with DVI terminal ø 3 5 mm stereo minijack cable commercially available DVI cable Commercially available ø 3 5 mm stereo minijack cable commercially available PC with analog RGB terminal RGB DVI conversion cable Commercially available ...

Page 57: ... TV and the D VHS deck VIDEO S VIDEO and AUDIO terminals need not be connected D VHS deck Connecting two or more D VHS decks Up to 16 D VHS decks can be connected using a daisy chain connection with i LINK cables When 3 or more D VHS decks are connected branch connection can be used With branch connections up to 62 D VHS decks can be connected Cautions regarding i LINK connection Please use S400 t...

Page 58: ... i LINK Setup When i LINK is not in use select No in Stand by Mode Press MENU to display the MENU Press c d to select Digital Setup Press a b to select i LINK Setup and then press ENTER 1 2 3 Press a b to select Stand by Mode and then press ENTER 4 Press c d to select Yes or No and then press ENTER 5 Yes Power continues to pass through the i LINK circuit so data can be relayed No Power consumption...

Page 59: ...d press ENTER Selection screen appears 1 2 3 NOTE Devices that cannot be used with this TV will not appear in the selection screen When an item in the selection screen is grayed out the item is not recognized by the TV and cannot be selected The item may not be connected properly When there is no D VHS deck connected the message No i LINK model is available appears In this case please connect a D ...

Page 60: ... is also used to exit the i LINK control panel Press a b c d to select a function and then press ENTER 1 2 Press c to select Delete and then press ENTER The selected D VHS deck is deleted from the list Select Cancel to undelete a device 4 The i LINK control panel NOTE The input selection button is used to select either digital broadcasting or i LINK input Model Input PLAY PWR D VHS Stop 1 0 0 0 0 ...

Page 61: ...layed together with the TV Guide On Screen or other menus There may be some programs which D VHS decks cannot record With some D VHS decks the quality of the picture may be distorted during fast forwarding or rewinding IEEE 1394 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 D VHS decks that i...

Page 62: ...NOTE Input mode cannot be switched to i LINK during recording Some D VHS decks may not be able to be operated using the TV s i LINK control panel When a D VHS deck connected to the TV is under timer recording the deck cannot be operated using the TV s control panel When the TV s control panel is used to record a program what is recorded with the D VHS deck are the pictures and sound of the digital...

Page 63: ...d off the image will return to the previously memorized position Moving the picture on the screen You can move the picture around on the screen Press a b c d to move an image on the screen to the desired position Press ENTER to return to the initial image position NOTE While pressing a b c d an on screen image Adjusting Position displays to the desired position This setting cannot be stored Once t...

Page 64: ...les are also divided into plus and minus When connecting the left right speakers be sure to connect the plus minus terminals with the correct cables NOTE Unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet before installing the speakers CAUTION Make sure external speakers have 4 ohm and 10 watt specifications Connect the plus minus terminals with the correct cables Incorrect connection may cause a short How to ...

Page 65: ...ualizer or Flat and then press ENTER 5 Press a b to select Speaker Setup and then press ENTER 3 Press a b to select Audio Quality Control and then press ENTER 4 Description Sets the optimum Audio Quality Control for the attached speakers When you are using your own speakers output the original sound without using Audio Quality Control Selected item Equalizer Flat NOTE When DOLBY Virtual is on Audi...

Page 66: ... connect the PC to the TV and switch it on before starting Auto Sync Fine Sync adjustment PC input mode only Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to change image position using Auto Sync In some cases however manual adjustment is needed to optimize the image Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Setup Press a b to select Fine Sync and then press ENTER Pre...

Page 67: ...any color NOTE If you set INPUT1 and INPUT2 to Auto the TV will automatically select the input signal Check the operation manual of the external equipment for the signal type Setting INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 signal selection to Auto when other equipment is connected will result in the following connectivity priority Selecting input source Use this menu to select the input source INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 1 C...

Page 68: ... INPUT5 INPUT5 i LINK CARD Press a b c d to select the new name for the channel and then press ENTER Example NOTE You cannot change labels if the INPUT SOURCE is TV i LINK or CARD Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Input Label 1 2 Press a b to select the desired mode and then press ENTER Press a b to select Picture Flip and then press ENTER 3 Standard normal image Mirror mirror image ABC A B C ABC ABC Upside...

Page 69: ...al Example AV MODE MOVIE AV MODE STANDARD AV MODE DYNAMIC AV MODE GAME AV MODE USER ANALOG A AV MODE DYNAMIC Fixed AV MODE STANDARD AV MODE USER PC View mode for 4 3 Programs Press VIEW MODE The View mode menu displays The menu lists the view mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently received Side Bar Suitable for viewing conventional 4 3 programs in their normal format S Stre...

Page 70: ...e is slightly cropped An image fully fills the screen Detects the resolution of the signal and displays an image with the same number of pixels on the screen 1024g768 Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen display The top and bottom of the image is slightly cropped Detects the resolution of the signal and displays an image with the same number of pixels on the screen An image fully fills...

Page 71: ... only select the Input Signal on the Setup menu when receiving one of the 6 input signals listed above Digital Noise Reduction Produces a clearer video image 1 2 3 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Option Press a b to select Digital Noise Reduction and then press ENTER Press a b to select the desired level and then press ENTER 4 Off High Low 720g400 848g480 1280g768 640g4...

Page 72: ...e clearly 1 2 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Output Select Press a b to select Quick Shoot and then press ENTER Press c d to select On and then press ENTER NOTE Quick Shoot may cause image noise If this occurs turn the function Off Sleep timer Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby Sleep Timer Off 30 60 90 120 Sleep Timer Sleep Timer Sleep Timer Sleep Timer 1 2 Press SLE...

Page 73: ... MENU and the MENU screen displays Press c d to select Setup Press a b to select Title Display Type and then press ENTER Press c d to select On or Off and then press ENTER Selected item Descroption On Off Channel call displays Channel call does not display Useful adjustment settings ...

Page 74: ...ttings When using Twin Picture functions see page 86 Closed Caption the program on the active screen will be displayed When using Freeze functions closed caption will not be displayed on the right screen still image When the program contains no closed caption displays in the closed caption information Four kinds of closed caption service CC1 CC2 Text1 Text2 are available However selectable service...

Page 75: ...elect Option 3 Press a b to select Caption Setup 5 Press c d to select the desired size Description The font specified by broadcasting station or default font Proportional font used in the MENU screen Monospaced with serifs Proportionally spaced with serifs Monospaced without serifs Proportionally spaced without serifs Casual font type Cursive font type Small capitals Selected item Default Type 0 ...

Page 76: ...o select the desired color NOTE Default The foreground color specified by broadcasting station or default color For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values press a b to select Reset and then press ENTER NOTE Default The foreground opacity value specified by broadcasting station or default opacity value For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values press a b to...

Page 77: ...2 3 NOTE Default The background opacity value specified by broadcasting station or default opacity value For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values press a b to select Reset and then press ENTER Character Edge Select a character edge 4 Press a b to select Character Edge Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Option 3 Press a b to select Caption Setup a...

Page 78: ...it secret number by using 0 9 5 New Secret No Secret No Clear New Secret No Input Secret No Reconfirm Input the same 4 digit number on the Reconfirm screen as in step 5 to confirm 6 New Secret No Secret No Clear New Secret No Input Secret No Reconfirm Setting parental control status Used to enable or disable the parental control function Press a b to select Status and then press ENTER Press c d to...

Page 79: ...ect Secret No and then press ENTER Press c d to select Yes and then press ENTER Your secret number is cleared Press a b to select Secret No Clear and then press ENTER NOTE See page 77 for re registering with a new secret number after being cleared As a precautionary measure make a note of your secret number and keep it in a familiar place If you lose or forget your secret number initialize the Liq...

Page 80: ...The V CHIP can also be set to block MPAA rated movies Voluntary movie rating system MPAA Rating Age G PG PG 13 R NC 17 X General audiences All ages admitted Parental guidance suggested Some material may not be suitable for children Parents strongly cautioned Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian age varies in som...

Page 81: ... English Ratings Can French Ratings PG 13 R NC 17 X NONE PG G TV Parental Guidelines TV Guidelines Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Voluntary movie rating system MPAA 1 2 Press a b to select TV Guidelines and then press ENTER Press a b to adjust the item to your desired position indicates the item is blocked The setting automatically enters Block for any ratings below your selection 3 MPAA TV Guidelines Can...

Page 82: ...ed for a general audience but may not be suitable for younger children under the age of 8 because it could contain controversial themes or issues Over 14 Years Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements of the storyline but it must be integral to the development of plot or character Language usage could be profane and nudity present within the context of the theme Adults I...

Page 83: ...your desired position indicates the item is blocked The setting automatically enters Block for any ratings below your selection If Status is not set to On the configuration settings will not work See page 77 3 MPAA TV Guidelines Can English Ratings Can French Ratings 8ans 13ans 16ans 18ans NONE G E Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Setup Input the 4 digit secret numbe...

Page 84: ...om the Parental CTRL menu to reactivate BLOCK See page 77 Method 2 Select V Chip setting MPAA TV Guidelines Can English Ratings or Can French Ratings from the Parental CTRL to reactivate BLOCK See pages 80 and 82 Method 3 Switch off the TV power NOTE Performing any of the three above will activate the V CHIP BLOCK 1 2 Press ENTER while the V CHIP is working and then the secret number setting menu ...

Page 85: ...s MENU and the MENU screen displays 1 2 Press c d to select Option and then press ENTER 3 Press a b to select Center Channel Input and then press ENTER Off On NOTE Sound from Center Channel Input terminal is output from the display speaker Display speaker Connect to external audio equipment which supports 5 1ch surround sound system Refer to your external equipment operation manual for details ...

Page 86: ...ometimes the name of the program is not broadcast In that case the program name will not be displayed 1 2 3 WGBH SD CH LIST DTV Air PBS HD WGBH DX 2 1 2 2 2 10 Air Cable Broadcast station CH Number Example Channel List Screen for Over the Air Broadcasts Viewing information of the program You can view information about a digital broadcast you are currently watching Press INFO while watching a digit...

Page 87: ... image with TV selected will display the TV image of the other tuner Picture and still image Picture and still image You can display two same sized pictures one moving and one still Press FREEZE A moving image displays on the left screen and a still image displays on the right screen The still image is one frame captured from a moving image at the moment you press FREEZE Update the still image by ...

Page 88: ...TION until the LED for your device lights up After the LED for your device lights up if you press FUNCTION for three seconds and enter the code registration mode the LED will blink Press 0 9 to enter the manufacturer code See page 88 Preset mode is finished once the LED no longer lights up 1 2 3 After registering the code the LED will stop blinking then turn off after one second If you perform an ...

Page 89: ...07 33 51 01 02 10 24 23 31 10 14 52 20 06 11 24 01 02 03 36 12 13 38 29 05 08 29 15 15 29 27 29 29 21 19 20 30 15 29 30 16 VCR BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER Denon JVC Kenwood Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan RCA Samsung Sharp Sony Toshiba Yamaha Zenith 02 09 13 21 04 04 06 02 22 04 23 08 11 20 03 03 24 07 12 01 10 05 25 04 02 04 DVD LD BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMB...

Page 90: ...tching immediately before 4 CH a b Press CH a or CH b to tune in a higher or lower channel Some manufacturers do not preset FLASHBACK NOTE CABLE and SAT cannot be selected at the same time 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 SAT control buttons 1 SOURCE POWER Turns the Satellite broadcast tuner power on and off 2 0 9 DOT Press a button or buttons that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch 3 ENTER a b c d EN...

Page 91: ... input terminal connecting the VCR is pressed the VCR can operate using 1 to 8 1 CH a b Press to select the channel of the TV tuner on the VCR 2 SOURCE POWER Turns the power of the VCR on and off 3 F Sets pauses and still pictures 4 G Rewinds the tape and allows picture search 5 H Stops the tape transport 6 REC Starts recording 7 J Rapidly advances the tape and allows picture search 8 I Starts pla...

Page 92: ...essing quickly once takes you to the start of the chapter currently playing Each time you press it you move back to the start of the previous chapter 3 SOURCE POWER Turns the power of the DVD player on and off 4 F Sets pauses and still pictures 5 G Continue pressing to go backward 6 H Playback stops when pressing once With some DVD players pressing the button twice may open the disc tray 7 MENU Wh...

Page 93: ...laying back a still image in card mode It is recommended not to move the image position when playing back images from a card Adjust the picture tone See pages 31 to 34 Is the room too bright The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright Check the input signal setting See page 66 Is the sleep timer set See page 71 Check the power control settings See page 36 The unit s internal temperature...

Page 94: ...Standard PC 31 5 kHz 37 9 kHz 31 5 kHz 37 9 kHz 31 5 kHz 37 9 kHz 37 5 kHz 43 3 kHz 31 5 kHz 35 1 kHz 37 9 kHz 48 1 kHz 46 9 kHz 53 7 kHz 48 4 kHz 56 5 kHz 60 0 kHz 68 7 kHz 45 0 kHz 48 1 kHz 64 0 kHz 34 9 kHz 49 7 kHz 60 2 kHz 640 x 400 720 x 400 VGA 640 x 480 WVGA 848 x 480 SVGA 800 x 600 1024 x 768 XGA 1280 x 720 WXGA 1280 x 768 SXGA 1280 x 1024 VGA 640 x 480 MAC13 XGA 1024 x 768 MAC19 SVGA 832...

Page 95: ... rate Parity bit Data length Stop bit Flow control 9 600 bps 8 bits None 1 bit None Appendix Command format Communication procedure Send the control commands from the PC via the RS 232C connector The display 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 n...

Page 96: ...OSITION H POSITION V POSITION CLOCK PHASE INPUT 1 INPUT 5 A V M D V O L M H P O S V P O S C L C K P H S E A C D V O F T M D C C H C H U P C H D W C L C P W I D E 0 x 0 x 0 5 6 7 8 1 2 0 0 0 x x x 1 1 2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DIGITAL Air Two Part...

Page 97: ...TOR OUTPUT S VIDEO out AV out Headphones Ø 3 5mm jack 224 W 0 2 W Standby with AC 120 V 40 8 lbs 18 5 kg Display only 51 6 lbs 23 4 kg with Display and speaker 60 8 lbs 27 6 kg with Display speaker and standby CENTER CHANNEL INPUT RCA pin 4 q 10W L R EXTERNAL SPEAKER Optional accessory The listed optional accessory is available for the Liquid Crystal Television Please purchase it at your nearest s...

Page 98: ...97 Dimensional drawings Unit inch mm Display LC 37GD4U 917 1102 634 548 361 822 6 463 8 99 671 102 307 115 200 200 95 9 361 ...

Page 99: ...98 307 99 671 102 700 4 395 1 327 795 565 980 115 480 200 61 5 200 327 Dimensional drawings Unit inch mm Display LC 32GD4U ...

Page 100: ...99 Dimensional drawings Unit inch mm Display LC 26GD4U 68 278 568 321 663 848 206 493 201 95 407 517 100 100 151 ...

Page 101: ...Setup again by using the following steps 1 Turn on the power of the Display 2 Press MENU Make sure the menu screen displays 3 Press c d to select Setup 4 Press a b to select EZ Setup 5 Press ENTER NOTE If the secret number setting screen displays you need to enter your secret number If you forget your secret number refer to HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS above NOTE As a precautionary measure make ...

Page 102: ...ibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the 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 Nor shall ...

Page 103: ...warranty period warranty service may be obtained upon delivery of the Sharp product together with proof of purchase and a copy of this LIMITED WARRANTY statement to an Authorized Sharp Service Centre or an Authorized Sharp Servicing Dealer In home warranty service may be provided at Sharp s discretion on any Sharp television with the screen size of 27 or larger and on any Sharp Over the Range Micr...

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