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Film Mode (3:2 pull-down)

Automatically detects a fi lm-based source (originally 
encoded at 24 frames/second), analyzes it then 
recreates each still fi lm frame for high-defi nition picture 
quality.

On: 

Detects, analyzes, converts fi lm source.

Off: 

Normal viewing mode. 

"Film Mode" does not function when you set the "AV Mode" 
to "Game". 
"Film Mode" is not selectable when channel display shows 
an input resolution of 480p or 720p.

Digital Noise Reduction

Produces a clearer video image.

Off: 

No adjustment

High: 

For enhanced Digital Noise Reduction

Low: 

For moderate Digital Noise Reduction

3D-Y/C

Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl 
and cross color noise.

Slow: 

For still images.

Standard: 

Normal adjustment.

Fast: 

For moving images.

Off (2D): 

For Game Mode.

3D-Y/C is available for input signal from Composite Video 
and analog broadcasts (air and cable).

Monochrome

For viewing a video in monochrome.

On: 

For viewing in monochrome.

Off: 

Normal color.

Range of OPC

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 +16 and a minimum of –16.

Max.:

 –15 t16

Min.:

 –16 t15

The range of OPC settings are active only when the OPC is 
set to "On".
The maximum setting cannot be set to a smaller number 
than the minimum setting. 
The minimum setting cannot be set to a bigger number 
than the maximum setting. 
Depending on the brightness of the surrounding light, the 
OPC sensor might not operate if the adjustment range is 
small.

On-Screen Display Menu

Audio Menu

You can adjust the sound quality to your preference 
with the

 

following settings.

Audio

Treble

Bass

Balance

Surround

Bass Enhancer

Reset

[Off]

[On]

a

15

L

b

15

[  0]

[  0]

[  0]

a

15

b

15

R

Example

1

 Press 

MENU

 to display the MENU screen, and then 

press 

c

/

d

 to select "Audio".

2

 Press 

a

/

b

 to select a specifi c adjustment item. 

Select "Surround" or "Bass Enhancer" and then press 

ENTER

 to set each item.

3

 Press 

a

/

b

 (or 

c

/

d

) to select the desired setting, 

and then press 

ENTER

.

4

 Press 

MENU

 to exit.

Selected item

c

button

d

button

Treble

For weaker treble

For stronger treble

Bass

For weaker bass

For stronger bass

Balance

Decrease audio from 
the right speaker

Decrease audio from 
the left speaker

Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to 
"Variable". (See page 25.)
For resetting all Audio adjustment items to the factory 
preset values, press 

a

/

b

 to select "Reset", press 

ENTER

press 

c

/

d

 to select "Yes", and then press 

ENTER

.

Surround

Surround function allows you to enjoy realistic "live" sound.

On: 

Surround function is on.

Off: 

Normal sound.

Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to 
"Variable". (See page 25.)
For some discs, setup may be required on your DVD player. 
In this case, please refer to the operation manual of your 
DVD player.

Bass Enhancer

This function allows you to enjoy bass-enhanced sound.

On: 

Bass Enhancer function is on.

Off: 

Normal sound.

Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to 
"Variable". (See page 25.)

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Summary of Contents for LC32SB21U - 31.5" LCD TV

Page 1: ...1 Page 7 Cable clamp g1 Page 8 Operation manual g3 languages To avoid scratching the frame or screen please use a soft lint free cloth for cleaning Approved cleaning cloths are available directly from Sharp in single 00Z LCD CLOTH or triple 00Z LCD CLOTH 3 packs Call 1 800 BE SHARP for ordering or VISIT www sharpusa com SharpDirect Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV IMPORTANT Please read ...

Page 2: ...tric appliances such as radios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections CAUTION DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART STAND TRIPOD BRACKET OR TABLE THE PRODUCT MAY FALL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT USE ONLY WITH A CART STAND TRIPOD BRACKET OR TABLE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE PRODUCT FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER...

Page 3: ...uctions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reo...

Page 4: ...mation 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 of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 16 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords o...

Page 5: ...eaks Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 1 049 088 pixels 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 this does...

Page 6: ...ly on a larger than life flat panel display Care should be taken to place or install the display where it cannot be pushed pulled over or knocked down Care should be taken to route all cords and cables connected to the flat panel display so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children WALL MOUNTING IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY ALWAYS Use a mount that has been re...

Page 7: ...HARP bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury Using an optional bracket to mount the TV You can ask a qualified service professional about using an optional AN 37AG5 bracket to mount the TV to the wall Carefully read the instructions that come with the bracket before beginning work QUICK REFERENCE Vertical mounting Angular mounting Hanging on the...

Page 8: ...PORTANT The POWER indicator on the television should light GREEN indicating you have power to the television If the POWER indicator on the television still does not light up press POWER on the remote control to turn the power on IMPORTANT IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON UNPLUG THE TELEVISION FROM THE OUTLET AND REPEAT THE INSTALLATION STEPS IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1 800 ...

Page 9: ... terminal 75 ohm or or F type connector should be finger tightened only CAUTION Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion Be sure to follow the instructions below Do not mix batteries of different types Different types of batteries have different characteristics Do not mix old and new batteries Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause ...

Page 10: ...B23U model Part Names TV Front OPC indicator See page 18 POWER indicator See page 12 OPC sensor See page 18 Remote control sensor SLEEP indicator See page 13 TV Top Rear POWER button INPUT button MENU button Channel buttons CHV U Volume buttons VOLl k 2 3 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal INPUT 4 terminal HDMI INPUT 5 terminals HDMI INPUT 6 terminals PC IN Antenna Cable in INPUT 1 terminals INPUT 2 ...

Page 11: ...AUDIO OUTPUT terminal in HDMI connection In this case set the audio formats of the connected equipment to PCM 32 44 1 48 kHz and 16 bits The HDMI terminals only support digital signal Refer to page 30 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV Terminal on the TV Terminal on external equipment INPUT 1 or 2 INPUT 1 or 3 INPUT 4 or 5 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT 2 Connecting a Blu ray disc player ...

Page 12: ...TV See page 9 3 Plug in the AC cord to the AC outlet See page 8 Example Air Cable TV Location Language CH Search Air Cable Air Cable Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV when selecting Air or Cable 3 Press c d to select Air or Cable Press ENTER to enter the setting Example POWER On Standby CH Search Channel search Channel auto search makes the TV look for all chan...

Page 13: ...g every minute Select Off by pressing SLEEP to cancel the sleep timer The TV will enter standby when the remaining time reaches 0 When the sleep timer is set its indicator on the TV lights red FLASHBACK Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned channel Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the currently tuned channel FLASHBACK will not work if no channel has been changed after the TV is ...

Page 14: ... 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 The SAP feature allows a TV station to broadcast other information which could be audio in another language or something completely different like weather information You can enjoy Hi Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available Stereo broadca...

Page 15: ...ge codes Not all programs and VHS videotapes offer closed captions Please look for the N symbol to ensure that captions will be shown In the Closed Caption system there can be more than one caption service provided Each is identified by its own number The CC1 and CC2 services display subtitles of TV programs superimposed over the program s picture In the Closed Caption system the Text1 or Text2 se...

Page 16: ...tretch mode will still show very thin black bands at the top and bottom of the screen Full Screen Displays an image faithful to the input signal in full screen S Stretch Smart stretch Suitable for stretching 4 3 programs to fill the screen Zoom Suitable for viewing wide screen 2 35 1 aspect ratio programs in full screen When using Full Screen it is possible to see noise or bars around different ou...

Page 17: ...16 b16 Off On On Display 1 Press c d to select the desired item 2 Press a b to select the desired item 3 Press c d to adjust the item On Screen Display Menu Operation MENU Press to open or close the menu screen a b c d Press to select a desired item on the screen or adjust a selected item ENTER Press to go to the next step or complete the setting RETURN Press to return to the previous step Option ...

Page 18: ...alance use color temperature correction High White with bluish tone Mid High Middle Mid Low Low White with reddish tone Active Contrast Automatically adjusts the image contrast according to the scene On Automatically adjusts the image contrast Off No adjustment Picture Menu Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings Picture Contrast OPC Brightness Color Tint Sharpne...

Page 19: ...er than the maximum setting Depending on the brightness of the surrounding light the OPC sensor might not operate if the adjustment range is small On Screen Display Menu Audio Menu You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings Audio Treble Bass Balance Surround Bass Enhancer Reset Off On a15 L b15 0 0 0 a15 b15 R Example 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen and...

Page 20: ...ts 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 Signal Strength The signal strength of DIGITAL channel is displayed The signal information is based on the current channel Channel Strength Input the 2 digit channel number to check the sign...

Page 21: ... so it cannot be selected The default cursor position may not be in the center because the screen position variable ranges may be asymmetrical The screen position variable ranges depend on the View Mode or the signal type The ranges can be seen on the position setting screen Input Label Lets you set the input terminal displayed when using the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display Press a b c d to s...

Page 22: ...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 It does so automatically once you activate the V CHIP feature in your TV V Chip and Status will not be selectable from the menu if you do not first configure your secret number The U S has two rating systems for viewing content ...

Page 23: ...into consideration other program content like language nudity sexuality and mature themes When setting the V CHIP on the Canadian system you can choose either the Canadian English ratings or the Canadian French ratings Canadian English Ratings Example MPAA TV Guidelines Can English Ratings Can French Ratings E C C8 G PG 14 18 NONE Press a b to adjust the item to your desired position indicates the...

Page 24: ...A TV Guidelines Can English Ratings or Can French Ratings from the Parental CTRL to reactivate BLOCK See pages 22 to 24 Switch off the TV power Performing any of the three above will activate the V CHIP BLOCK Option Menu Audio Only Output Select Caption Setup Digital Caption Info Program Title Display Favorite CH Game Play Time Operation Lock Out Fixed No Off Off Option Example 1 Press MENU to dis...

Page 25: ...t number here See page 22 for setting a secret number Caption Setup This function allows you to adjust the closed caption screen appearance to suit your preference You can adjust 7 items Caption Size Font Style Foreground Color Foreground Opacity Background Color Background Opacity and Character Edge Example Selectable items available for Font Style Default The font specified by broadcasting stati...

Page 26: ...he current version of the TV software is displayed On Screen Display Menu Software Update This function allows software updates by inserting a USB memory device with the update file into the SERVICE terminal on the TV To check for the availability of a software update visit www sharpusa com If you have any questions please call 1 800 BE SHARP 800 237 4277 CAUTION Do not remove the USB memory devic...

Page 27: ...e file is in the USB memory device OK 7 Press ENTER to start updating The screen becomes dark for a while until the update screen can be displayed Please wait for the update screen to appear Do not unplug the AC cord The picture will temporarily go dark until the Software Update display appears Wait several minutes and do not unplug the AC cord OK 30 Now updating Do not unplug AC cord Update Versi...

Page 28: ...room that is too bright Check the input signal setting See page 21 Is the sleep timer set See page 13 Check the power control settings See page 20 The unit s internal temperature has increased Remove any objects blocking vent or clean Is connection to other components correct See page 11 Is correct input signal source selected after connection See page 25 Is the correct input selected See page 25 ...

Page 29: ...language English French Spanish Power Requirement AC 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption 135 W 0 3 W Standby with AC 120V Weight TV stand 29 8 lbs 13 5 kg TV only 25 4 lbs 11 5 kg Dimension 2 W g H g D TV stand 30 9 16 g 22 41 64 g 9 1 16 inch TV only 30 9 16 g 20 19 32 g 3 45 64 inch Operating temperature e32 F to e104 F 0 C to e40 C 1 Emergency alert messages via Cable are unreceivable 2 The dimension...

Page 30: ...on the Software License for This Product Software composition The software included in this product is comprised of various software components whose individual copyrights are held by SHARP or by third parties Software developed by SHARP and open source software The copyrights for the software components and various relevant documents included with this product that were developed or written by SH...

Page 31: ... to the purchaser and only for the time periods set forth herein No other representations or promises made by anyone are permitted Correction of defects in the manner and for the period of time described herein shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims whet...

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