Sharp Aquos LC-26A37M User manual

Contents
Printed in Malaysia
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Supplied accessories
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Dear SHARP customer
Important Safety Precautions
Trademarks
LC-26A37M
LC-32A37M
LC-37A37M
LCD COLOUR TELEVISION
OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD colour TV product. To ensure safety and many
years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Precautions
carefully before using this product.
Page
Supplied accessories...........................1
Dear SHARP customer.........................2
Important Safety Precautions .............2
Trademarks...........................................2
Attaching the stand ..............................3
Setting the TV .......................................3
Connecting external devices...............4
Remote control unit .............................5
Part names ............................................ 6
Turning the TV on/off ...........................7
Auto Installation....................................7
Programme Setup ................................7
Page
Selecting a preset AV Mode ................8
Picture menu......................................... 9
Audio menu ...........................................9
Power Control menu ..........................10
Setup menu.........................................10
Option menu .......................................12
Picture and still image .......................12
Wide Mode ..........................................12
Connecting a PC.................................13
Appendix .............................................15
Specifications .....................................16
Remote control unit “AA” size battery (g2) Cable clamp AC cord
Operation manual Stand unit
• Cleaning — Unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. Use a damp cloth to clean the product.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
• Water and moisture — Do not use the product near water, such as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
swimming pool and in a wet basement.
• Do not place vases or any other water-filled containers on this product.
The water may spill onto the product causing fire or electric shock.
• Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Doing so can cause the product to fall,
resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the
manufacturer’s instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer.
• When relocating the product placed on a cart, it must be moved with utmost care. Sudden stops, excessive force and
uneven floor surface can cause the product to fall from the cart.
• Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents
and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed
for built-in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation
is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions are followed.
• The LCD panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is struck forcefully or with a
sharp object. If the LCD panel is broken, be careful not to be injured by broken glass.
• Heat sources — Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other heat-generating
products (including amplifiers)
• To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flames on the top or near the TV set.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other heavy items.
• Do not place heavy objects on this product or stand on it. Doing so could cause injury if the product overturns. Take
special care near children and pets.
• The LCD panel is a very high technology product with 1,049,088 pixels, giving you fine picture details.
Due to the very large number of pixels, occasionally a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of
blue, green or red.
This is within product specifications and does not constitute a fault.
• Precautions when transporting the TV
When transporting the TV, never carry it by holding or otherwise putting pressure onto the display. Be sure to always carry
the TV by two people holding it with two hands — one hand on each side of the TV.
• Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an afterimage to remain.
• Install the product on the place where the AC cord can be unplugged easily from the AC outlet, or from the AC INPUT
terminal on the rear of the product.
• “HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.”
Stand base Screws (g4)
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Attaching the stand
Setting the TV
Connecting external devices
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• Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal.
• Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from
being damaged.
1Confirm the screws supplied with the TV.
2Insert the stand base to the stand post on the
bottom of the TV. (1)
3Insert and tighten the 4 screws into the 4 holes
on the bottom of the stand base. (2)
NOTE
• To detach the stand, perform the steps in reverse order.
*When installing the Liquid Crystal Television on a wall
mount bracket, it is necessary to remove the stand post. Screw driver
Screw
Soft cushion
Place the TV close to the AC outlet, and keep the power plug within reach.
Antenna
Connect the antenna cable from your antenna-/cable socket or the (room-/roof) antenna for antenna input
terminal on the back of your TV set to receive signals from broadcasting stations.
An indoor antenna can also be used under good reception conditions. Passive and active room antennas
are offered commercially. In an active antenna its power is supplied via the antenna input terminal.
Screws (m4)
(used in step 3)
*Product shape varies in some countries.
Cable clamp
Standard DIN45325 plug (IEC169-2)
75-ohm coaxial cable (round cable)
Antenna cable (commercially available)
AC cord
AC outlet
You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV, like a VCR, game console, camcorder, DVD
player, Digital TV Set Top Box (STB) and PC. To view external source images, select the input source from
TV/VIDEO on the remote control unit or TV/VIDEO on the TV.
CAUTION
• To protect all equipment, always turn off the TV before connecting to a VCR, game console, camcorder,
DVD player, Digital TV Set Top Box (STB), PC or other external equipment.
• Refer to the relevant operation manual (VCR, DVD player, etc.) carefully before making connections.
Connecting a VCR, game console or camcorder
A VCR, game console, camcorder and some other audiovisual equipment can be conveniently connected
using the INPUT 3/INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminals.
For Input 5, when the S-video terminal and composite video terminals are both used, the S-video input takes
priority over the composite video terminal and S-video picture will be automatically displayed.
When using component cable
(commercially available)
When using composite cable or S-VIDEO cable
(commercially available)
AUDIO
L
R
Y
PB
(CB)
PR
(CR)
AUDIO
L
R
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
VCR/Game
console/Camcorder
VCR/Game
console/Camcorder
Connecting a DVD player/Digital TV Set Top Box (STB)
You can use the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 (HDMI), INPUT 3/INPUT 4 terminals when connecting to a DVD player/
Digital TV Set Top Box (STB) and other audiovisual equipment.
When using HDMI-certified cable
(commercially available)
When using component cable
(commercially available)
AUDIO
L
R
Y
PB
(CB)
PR
(CR)
DVD player/
Digital TV Set Top Box (STB)
Connecting a PC
You can use the INPUT 6 (PC) terminals when connecting to a PC.
ANALOG
RGB
AUDIO
(L/R)
PC
DVD player/
Digital TV Set Top Box (STB)
or
*Stand post
Remove 4 Screw and Stand Post
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Remote control unit Part names
TV (Front/Side)
POWER (On/Off)
button
MENU button
TV/VIDEO button
Channel up (r)/
down (s) buttons
Volume up (e)/
down (f) buttons
POWER indicator
OPC sensor
TV (Rear)
• The illustrations in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations.
• The illustrations used throughout this manual are based on LC-26A37M.
INPUT 5 terminals
INPUT 6 (PC) terminals
INPUT 1 (HDMI)
terminal
Antenna input terminal
INPUT 2 (HDMI) terminal
AC INPUT terminal
INPUT 3 terminals
OUTPUT terminals
RS-232C terminal
INPUT 4 terminals
Inserting the batteries
Before using the TV for the first time, insert two “AA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become
depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AA” size batteries.
1Open the battery cover. 2Insert the two supplied “AA” size
batteries.
3Close the battery cover.
• Place batteries with their terminals
corresponding to the (e) and (f) indications in
the battery compartment.
1
2
3
4
6
8
7
5
10
11
13
12
14
16
15
17
18
9
1 POWER (STANDBY/ON)
To switch the power on and off. (See page 7.)
2 DISPLAY
Display the channel or input information.
3 0 – 9
Set the channel.
4 A(Flashback)
Press to return to the previous selected channel
or external input mode.
5 WIDE
Change the wide image mode. (See page 12 and
13.)
6 FREEZE
Freeze a motion picture on the screen. (See page 12.)
7 a/b/c/d(Cursor)
Select a desired item on the setting screen.
ENTER
Execute a command.
8 EXIT
Return to the default screen.
9 AV MODE
Select an audio and video setting. (See page 8.)
10 SLEEP
Set the Sleep timer. Each time you press SLEEP, the
remaining time switches as shown below.
0hr.30min. 1hr.00min.
2hr.30min.
1hr.30min.
2hr.00min.
Off
• Five minutes before the preset of time expires, the
remaining time displays each minute.
11 e(Mute)
Press
sMutes sound.
Press again
sRestores sound.
Mute will be cancelled after 30 minutes. However, the TV
will not suddenly output loud sound as the volume level
will be set to 0 automatically. Increase the volume level by
pressing VOL k.
12 MPX
Select the sound multiplex mode.
13 VOLk/VOLl
Set the volume.
(
k) Increase the volume.
(
l) Decrease the volume.
14 CHr/CHs
TV input mode: Select the channel.
(
r) Increase the channel number.
(
s) Decrease the channel number.
15 TV/VIDEO (INPUT SOURCE)
Select an input source.
16 PC
Directly select the PC terminal.
17 MENU
Display the menu screen.
18 RETURN
MENU mode: Return to the previous menu screen.
Remote control sensor
*OPC: Optical Picture Control
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Turning the TV on/off Programme Setup
Auto Installation
Programme Setup (Continued)
Selecting a preset AV Mode
Turning on the power
Press POWER on the TV.
• POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few
seconds, an image appears with sound.)
• After turning the power “ON” by pressing POWER on the
TV, you can turn the power ON/OFF by pressing POWER
on the remote control.
Turning off the power
Press POWER on the remote control.
• The TV enters standby mode and the image on the screen
disappears.
• The POWER indicator on the TV changes from green to
red.
Press POWER on the TV.
• The POWER indicator on the TV turns off.
• When the TV is turned off by POWER on the TV, you
cannot turn on the power by pressing POWER on the
remote control.
POWER indicator
Light off Power off
Lighted (Red) The TV is in standby mode.
Lighted (Green) The TV is on.
NOTE
• If you are not going to use this TV for a long period of time,
be sure to remove the AC cord from the AC outlet.
• Minor power is consumed when the unit is in standby
mode.
You can run auto installation again, even after setting
up the preset channels.
1Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
2Press c/dto select “Setup”.
3Press a/bto select “Auto Installation”, and
then press ENTER.
4If you have already set the Password, enter it
here.
• See pages 10 to 11 for setting a password.
5Press c/dto select “Yes”, and then press
ENTER.
6Press a/bto select the desired language
listed on the screen, and then press ENTER.
Press c/dto select “HOME” or “STORE”, and
then press ENTER.
Press a/bto select the desired sound system,
and then press ENTER.
You do not need to do anything during the auto
search. Press RETURN to exit.
Auto Search
You can also automatically search by performing
the procedure below. This is the same function as
programme auto search in auto installation.
1Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
2Press c/dto select “Setup”.
3Press a/bto select “Programme Setup”, and
then press ENTER.
4If you have already set the Password, enter it
here.
• See pages 10 to 11 for setting a password.
5Press a/bto select “Auto Search”, and then
press ENTER.
6Press c/dto select “Yes”, and then press
ENTER.
Press a/bto select the desired sound system,
and then press ENTER.
Press RETURN to exit.
Manual Adjust
You can set some channel item manually.
1Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Auto Search.
2Press a/bto select “Manual Adjust”, and then
press ENTER.
3Press c/dto select “Yes”, and then press
ENTER.
4Press a/b/c/dto select the channel you
want to edit, and then press ENTER.
• The selected channel information displays.
5Press a/bto select the desired menu, and
then press ENTER.
6Press a/bor c/dto select the desired item
or adjust the item to the desired level. Press
ENTER if necessary.
HSearch
The next channel will be search in order.
HFine
You can adjust the frequency to your desired position.
NOTE
• Adjust while checking the background picture as a
reference.
• Instead of pressing c/dto adjust the frequency, you
can set by directly entering the frequency number of the
channel with 0 — 9.
a
• 179.25 MHz: Press 1 s7 s9 s2 s5.
• 49.25 MHz: Press 4 s9 s2 s5 sENTER.
HColour System
Select the optimum colour system to receive. (AUTO,
PAL, SECAM, NTSC3.58)
HSound System (Broadcasting system)
Select the optimum sound system (Broadcasting
system) to receive. (B/G, D/K, I, M)
HLabel
When a TV channel sends its Network Name, the
auto installation detects the information and assigns
a name to it. However, you can change individual
channel names.
1Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Manual Adjust.
2Press a/b/c/dto select each character of
the new name for the channel, and then press
ENTER.
Repeat until the name is fully spelt out.
• The name can be 5 characters or less.
• When you want to set a channel name of less than 5
characters, select “END”.
HSkip
Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over
when using CHr/seven if selected while
watching the image from the TV.
HLock
You can block the viewing of any channel.
NOTE
• See “Child Lock” for setting a Password.
• If “Lock” is set to “On” for a channel, “Child lock has been
activated.” is displayed when you select the channel, and
the image and sound of the channel is blocked.
• When pressing ENTER while “Child lock has been
activated.” is displayed, Password input menu will be
displayed. Inputting the correct Password lifts the child
lock temporarily until the power is turned off.
Sorting programmes
Channel position can be sorted freely.
1Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Auto Search.
2Press a/bto select “Sort”, and then press
ENTER.
3Press c/dto select “Yes”, and then press
ENTER.
4Press a/b/c/dto select the channel you
want to move, and then press ENTER.
5Move it to the desired position by pressing
a/b/c/d, and then press ENTER.
6Repeat the steps 4 and 5 until all desired
channels are sorted.
Erase Programme
The individual programme can be erased.
1Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Auto Search.
2Press a/bto select “Erase Programme”, and
then press ENTER.
3Press c/dto select “Yes”, and then press
ENTER.
4Press a/b/c/dto select the channel you
want to erase, and then press ENTER.
• A message screen pops up.
5Press c/dto select “Yes”, and then press
ENTER to erase the selected programme. All
the subsequent programme move up.
6Repeat the steps 4 and 5 until all desired
channels are erased.
The AV Mode function enables you to select
appropriate settings for audio and video to account for
the system environment which can vary due to factors
like room brightness, type of programme watched or
the type of image input from external equipment.
1Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
2Press c/dto select “Picture” or “Audio”.
3Press a/bto select “AV Mode”, and then
press ENTER.
4Press a/bto select the desired item, and then
press ENTER.
Selected item Description
STANDARD For a highly defined image in a normally
bright room.
MOVIE For a movie.
GAME Lowers image brightness for easier viewing.
PC For PC. (Available only when inputting an
HDMI or PC signal.)
USER Allows the user to customise settings as
desired. You can set the mode for each
input source.
DYNAMIC
(Fixed)
Changes the image and sound settings to
the factory preset values. No adjustments
are allowed.
DYNAMIC For a clear-cut image emphasising high
contrast for sports viewing.
NOTE
• You can also select AV Mode options by pressing AV
MODE on the remote control unit.
• You can select a different AV Mode item for each input
mode. (For example, select STANDARD for TV input and
DYNAMIC for VIDEO input.)
• You can adjust the factory preset parameters given in
“STANDARD”, “MOVIE”, “GAME” and “DYNAMIC”. The
parameters chosen affect each of the input sources.
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Picture menu
Audio menu
Audio menu (Continued)
Power Control menu
Setup menu
MENU [Picture]
Picture Audio
AV Mode
OPC
Backlight –8
Contrast 0
[STD]
Brightness –3 0
[0 ]
Colour –3 0
[0 ]
Tint –3 0
[0 ]
Sharpness
Colour Temp.
Reset
0
+8
+40
+30
+30
+30
+10
[0 ]
[+32]
[USER]
[Middle]
[Off]
Power Control
1Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
2Press c/dto select “Picture”.
3Press a/bto select the desired menu item.
Press ENTER to proceed if necessary.
4Press a/bor c/dto select the desired item
or adjust the item to the desired level. Press
ENTER if necessary.
HOPC (Optical Picture Control) setting
You can set the TV to automatically adjust the
screen to suitable backlight brightness according to
the lighting conditions.
Selected item Description
Off The brightness is fixed at the value set in
“Backlight”.
On Automatically adjusts
On (Display) Displays the OPC effect on the screen
while adjusting the brightness of the
screen.
NOTE
• Make sure no object obstructs the OPC sensor, which
could affect its ability to sense surrounding light.
HPicture adjustments
Selected item c button d button
Backlight The screen dims The screen
brightens
Contrast For less contrast For more contrast
Brightness For less brightness For more
brightness
Colour For less colour
intensity
For more colour
intensity
Tint Skin tones become
purplish
Skin tones become
greenish
Sharpness For less sharpness For more
sharpness
HColour Temp. (Colour Temperature)
Adjusts the colour temperature to give the best white
image.
Selected item Description
High
Mid-High
Middle
Mid-Low
Low
White with bluish tone
White with reddish tone
NOTE
• For resetting all adjustment items to factory preset values,
press a/bto select “Reset”, press ENTER, press c/d
to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.
• “Backlight” cannot be adjusted when “OPC” is set to “On”
or “On (Display)”.
MENU [Audio]
Picture Power Control
Audio
AV Mode
Treble
Bass
–15
Balance
–15
[0 ]
Surround
L
[0 ]
Auto Vol
Clear Voice
Reset
+15
R
[Off]
[Off]
[Off]
[0 ]
[USER]
+15
1Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
2Press c/dto select “Audio”.
3Press a/bto select the desired menu item.
Press ENTER to proceed if necessary.
4Press a/bor c/dto select the desired item
or adjust the item to the desired level. Press
ENTER if necessary.
HAudio adjustments
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
HSurround
When you set to “On”, you can enjoy surround
sound, the same as if you were in a movie theatre.
Selected item Description
On Makes it possible to enjoy natural, realistic
surround sound.
Off Outputs the normal sound.
• “Surround” cannot be selected under “Dynamic (Fixed)” for
“AV Mode” setting.
HAuto Vol
Different sound sources, fairly often do not have the
same volume level, for example the changing from
movie to the advertisements. The Automatic Volume
Control (Auto Vol) solves this problem and equalises
the volume levels.
HClear Voice
This function emphasises speech voice against the
background noise for more intelligibility. It is not
recommended for music sources.
NOTE
• For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset
values, press a/bto select “Reset”, press ENTER, press
c/dto select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.
MENU [Power Control]
Power Control
Audio
No Signal Off
No Operation Off
[Disable]
[Disable]
Setup
1Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
2Press c/dto select “Power Control”.
3Press a/bto select “No Signal Off” or “No
Operation Off”, and then press ENTER.
4Press a/bor c/dto select the desired item.
Press ENTER if necessary.
HNo Signal Off
You can set the TV to automatically power off in
about 15 minutes after the TV goes into a state of
receiving no programme signals, such as the end of
a broadcast day. (Enable, Disable)
• Five minutes before the power shuts down, the remaining
time displays every minute.
NOTE
• “Disable” is the factory preset value.
• When a TV programme finishes, and the TV receives signal
input, this function may not operate.
HNo Operation Off
You can set the TV to automatically power off when
no TV operation is performed for more than 3 hours.
(30min., 3hr., Disable)
• Five minutes before the power shuts down, the remaining
time displays every minute.
NOTE
• “Disable” is the factory preset value.
MENU [Setup]
SetupPower Control
Auto Installation
Programme Setup
Child Lock
Position
WSS
4:3 Mode
Output Volume Select
Language [English]
[Panorama]
[On]
[Fixed]
Option
1Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
2Press c/dto select “Setup”.
3Press a/bto select the desired menu, and
then press ENTER.
4Press a/bor c/dto select the desired item.
Press ENTER if necessary.
HChild Lock (TV input mode only)
Allows you to use a Password to protect certain
settings from being accidentally changed.
Setting a Password
1Repeat steps 1 to 2 in Setup menu.
2Press a/bto select “Child Lock”, and then
press ENTER.
3If you already set the Password, enter it here.
HPower Management (PC input mode only)
1Repeat steps 1 to 2 in Power Control menu.
2Press a/bto select “Power Management”,
and then press ENTER.
3Press a/bto select “Mode 1” or “Mode 2”,
and then press ENTER.
Selected item Description
Off • No power management
• Factory preset value.
Mode 1 • If no signal inputs for approximately 8
minutes, the power shuts down.
• Even if you start using the PC and the
signal inputs again, the TV stays off.
• The TV turns on again by pressing
POWER. (See page 7.)
Mode 2 • If no signal inputs for approximately 8
seconds, the power shuts down.
• When you start using the PC and the
signal inputs again, the TV turns on.
• The TV turns on again by pressing
POWER. (See page 7.)
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Setup menu (Continued) Setup menu (Continued)
Option menu
Picture and still image
Wide Mode
4Press a/bto select “Change Password”, and
then press ENTER.
5Enter the 4-digit number as a Password using
0 — 9.
Enter your new password. Use 4 digits.
New Password
– – – –
Reconfirm
Change Password
4Reset
–– – –
6Enter the same 4-digit number as in step 5 to
confirm.
NOTE
• To view a locked channel (Lock setting in Programme Setup
“Manual Adjust” is set to “On”), you must enter a Password.
When you select a locked channel, a Password prompt
message pops up.
• Press ENTER to display the Password input window.
Resetting the Password
Allow you to reset your password.
1Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a Password.
2Press a/bto select “Reset”, and then press
ENTER.
3Press c/dto select “Yes”, and then press
ENTER.
HPosition
For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical
position.
Selected item Description
H-Pos. Centres the image by moving it to the left
or right.
V-Pos. Centres the image by moving it up or
down.
HWSS
WSS allows a television to switch automatically
among the different screen formats.
NOTE
• Try to set WIDE mode if an image does not switch to the
correct screen format. When the broadcast signal contains
no WSS information, the function will not work even if
enabled.
• Not available for COMPONENT signal.
H4:3 Mode
The WSS signal has 4:3 auto-switching that allows
you to select between Panorama and Normal.
Selected item Description
Panorama Wide image without side bars
Normal Normal range keeping 4:3 or 16:9 aspect
ratio
WSS signal 4:3 screen
4:3 mode “Panorama” 4:3 mode “Normal”
HOutput Volume Select
Allows you to select what controls the audio output.
Selected item Description
Fixed • Sound via speakers is adjusted with
VOL k/lon the remote control unit
or the TV.
• Sound via the OUTPUT terminal is not
adjustable and constantly outputs.
Variable • Sound via the OUTPUT terminal
is adjusted with VOL k/lon the
remote control unit or the TV.
• Sound via speakers is muted.
NOTE
• The “Audio” menu cannot be operated when “Variable” is
selected.
HLanguage
You can also select a language from setup menu.
Select from among 4 languages: English, Simplified
Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Arabic.
HInput Label
You can assign each input source a label as you
prefer.
1Press TV/VIDEO to select the desired input
source.
2Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
3Press c/dto select “Setup”.
4Press a/bto select “Input Label”, and then
press ENTER.
5Press a/b/c/dto select each character of
the new name for the input source, and then
press ENTER.
6Repeat until the name is fully spelt out.
• The name can be 6 characters or less.
• When you want to set an input source name of less
than 6 characters, select “END”, then press ENTER
to exit from the labelling menu.
NOTE
• You cannot change labels if the input source is TV.
HHDMI Setup (HDMI input mode only)
1Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Input Label.
2Press a/bto select “HDMI Setup”, and then
press ENTER.
3Press a/bto select the desired menu, and
then press ENTER.
4Press a/bor c/dto select the desired item.
Press ENTER if necessary.
HDMI Setup
items Description
Signal Type* Select the video signal type from the
HDMI terminal.
Colour Matrix* Select the internal colour space
conversion method when an RGB
signal is input.
Dynamic
Range*
Select the signal amplitude range.
Usually, select “Normal”.
Auto View Set whether or not to use WIDE MODE
based on signal recognition, including
an HDMI signal.
Audio Select Select “Digital” for audio signal via the
HDMI terminal. Select “Analogue” for
audio signal via the AUDIO jack.
NOTE
• Items marked * may be greyed out (with 4) depending on
the type of signal input from the external equipment.
HInput Signal (PC input mode only)
• 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. After setting once, it will display when the
same signal (resolution) is input again.
1024
g768 1280 g768 1360 g768
MENU [Option]
Option
Audio Only
DNR
Colour System [AUTO]
[Low]
Setup
1Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
2Press c/dto select “Option”.
3Press a/bto select the desired menu, and
then press ENTER.
4Press a/bor c/dto select the desired item.
Press ENTER if necessary.
You can freeze a motion picture on the Display.
1Press FREEZE.
• A still image displays.
• The still image is one frame captured from a moving
image at the moment you press FREEZE.
2Press FREEZE again to exit still image.
NOTE
• The still image automatically goes out after 30 minutes.
• FREEZE doesn’t function for HDMI/COMPONENT input
(1080i/720p resolution) and PC input (all resolution). “No
still image display available” message will appear.
Manual Selection
You can select different picture sizes that account for
the kind of each picture.
1Press WIDE.
• The WIDE MODE menu displays.
• The menu lists the wide mode options selectable for
the type of video signal currently received.
2Press WIDE or a/bwhile the WIDE MODE
menu displays on the screen.
• As you toggle down the options, each mode is
immediately reflected on the TV.
Auto Selection
If you set “WSS” and “4:3 Mode” in the Setup
menu on page 11, the optimum WIDE mode is
automatically chosen for every broadcast containing
the WSS information.
HAudio Only
When listening to music from a music programme,
you can set the display off and enjoy audio only.
Selected item Description
On Audio is output without screen image.
Off Both screen images and audio are output.
NOTE
• When you make operations that change the picture on the
TV such as by changing the input source, the Audio Only
function is set to “Off”.
HDNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
Reduce noise on the screen and produces a clearer
video image. (Off, High, Low)
HColour System
You can change the colour system to one that is
compatible with the image on the screen. (AUTO,
PAL, SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43, PAL-60)
NOTE
• If “AUTO” is selected, colour system for each channel is
automatically set. If an image does not display clearly,
select another colour system (e.g. PAL, NTSC4.43).
• “Colour System” is selectable only when inputting an
S-VIDEO or composite signal.
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Wide Mode (Continued) Connecting a PC (Continued)
Connecting a PC
Communication conditions
Set the RS-232C communications settings on the
PC to match the communications conditions of the
TV. The communications settings of the TV are as
follows:
Baud rate: 9,600 bps
Data length: 8 bits
Parity bit: None
Stop bit: 1 bit
Flow control: None
Communication procedure
Send the control commands from the PC via the RS-
232C connector.
The TV 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 next command.
Command format
Eight ASCII codes eCR
C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4
Command 4-digits: Command. The text of four characters.
Parameter 4-digits: Parameter 0 — 9, space, ?
Parameter
Input the parameter values, aligning left, and fill with
space(s) for the remainder. (Be sure that four values
are input for the parameter.)
When the input parameter is not correct, “ERR”
returns. (Refer to “Response code format”.)
0055
100
a 30
0009
0
When “?” is input for some commands, the present
setting value responds.
????
?
Response code format
OK
Problem response (communication error or incorrect
command)
ERR
PC compatibility chart
Resolution Horizontal
Frequency
Vertical
Frequency
VESA
Standard
VGA 640 g480 31.5 kHz 60 Hz ✓
SVGA 800 g600 37.9 kHz 60 Hz ✓
XGA 1024 g768 48.4 kHz 60 Hz ✓
WXGA 1280 g768 47.7 kHz 60 Hz ✓
WXGA 1360 g768 47.7 kHz 60 Hz ✓
Power Management is a registered trademark of Sun
Microsystems, Inc.
VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corp.
Return code (0DH)
Normal response
Return code (0DH)
NOTE
• If an underbar (_) appears in the parameter column, enter
a space.
• If an asterisk (*) appears, enter a value in the range
indicated in brackets under CONTROL CONTENTS.
Command 4-digits Parameter 4-digits Return code
“WSS” menu
To enable Auto Selection, set “WSS” in the Setup
menu to “On”. (See page 11.)
“4:3 Mode” menu
To set the type of the wide screen, select “Panorama”
or “Normal” in the 4:3 Mode menu. (See page 11.)
4:3 Mode set to “Panorama” 4:3 Mode set to
“Normal”
NOTE
• If the broadcast signal contains no WSS information, Auto
Selection will not function even when the WSS option is
enabled.
Selected item Description
Normal For 4:3 “standard” pictures. A side bar
appears on each side.
Zoom 14:9 For 14:9 letterbox pictures. A thin side
bar appears on each side, and you may
also see bars on the top and bottom with
some programmes.
Panorama In this mode the picture is progressively
stretched toward each side of the screen.
Full For 16:9 squeeze pictures.
Cinema 16:9 For 16:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may
appear on the top and bottom with some
programmes.
Cinema 14:9 For 14:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may
appear on the top and bottom with some
programmes.
Underscan Display with an Underscan image only
when receiving a 720p signal. Display
with the High-Definition image adjusted
optimally. Noise may appear on the edge
of the screen with some programmes.
RS-232C commands list
Commands
• Commands not indicated here are not guaranteed
to operate.
P
I
I
I
D
C
C
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
V
H
H
V
V
C
P
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
M
M
M
A
A
A
A
O
O
O
O
O
O
POWER SETTING
INPUT SELECTION A
POWER OFF (STANDBY)
INPUT SWITCHING (TOGGLE)
TV (CHANNEL FIXED)
INPUT1—6 (1—6)
TV DIRECT CHANNEL (1—99)
CHANNEL UP
CHANNEL DOWN
TOGGLE
STANDARD
MOVIE
GAME
USER
DYNAMIC (FIXED)
DYNAMIC
PC
VOLUME (0—60)
H-POSITION (AV) (f10—10)
H-POSITION (PC) (0—60)
V-POSITION (AV) (f10—10)
V-POSITION (PC) (0—20)
CLOCK (0—180)
PHASE (0—64)
TOGGLE
NORMAL
ZOOM 14:9
PANORAMA
FULL
CINEMA 16:9
CINEMA 14:9
UNDERSCAN
NORMAL (PC)
FULL (PC)
TOGGLE
MUTE ON
MUTE OFF
SURROUND TOGGLE
SURROUND ON
SURROUND OFF
TOGGLE
OFF
SLEEP TIMER 30 MIN
SLEEP TIMER 1 HOUR
SLEEP TIMER 1 HOUR 30 MIN
SLEEP TIMER 2 HOUR
SLEEP TIMER 2 HOUR 30 MIN
CHANNEL
VOLUME
POSITION
WIDE MODE
MUTE
SURROUND
AUDIO CHANGE
SLEEP TIMER
AV MODE
SELECTION
O
T
T
A
C
H
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V
V
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0
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*
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*
*
*
0
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2
3
4
5
6
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9
10
0
1
2
0
1
2
_
0
1
2
3
4
5
CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS
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PC Control of the TV
• When a programme is set, the TV can be controlled
from the PC using the RS-232C terminal.
The input signal (PC/video) can be selected,
the volume can be adjusted and various other
adjustments and settings can be made, enabling
automatic programmed playing.
• Attach an RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially
available) to the RS-232C for the connections.
NOTE
• This operation system should be used by a person who is
accustomed to using PCs.
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Appendix Specifications
Item Model LC-26A37M LC-32A37M LC-37A37M
LCD panel
26o(648 mm) Advanced Super
View & BLACK TFT LCD
32o(800 mm) Advanced Super
View & BLACK TFT LCD
37o(940 mm) Advanced Super
View & BLACK TFT LCD
Resolution 1,049,088 pixels (1366 g768)
Video Colour System PAL/SECAM/NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/PAL 60
TV
Function
TV-Standard PAL: B/G, D/K, I SECAM: B/G, D/K, K/K1NTSC: M
Receiving
Channel
VHF/UHF 44.25—863.25 MHz
CATV S1—S41ch (including Hyperband)
TV-Tuning System Auto Preset 99 ch
STEREO/BILINGUAL NICAM: B/G, I, D/K A2 stereo: B/G
Backlight life 60,000 hours (at Backlight Standard position)
Viewing angles H : 176º V : 176º
Audio amplifier 10W g2
Speakers 10 g4 cm 2pcs
Terminals Rear Antenna input UHF/VHF 75 qDIN type
INPUT 1
HDMI (HDMI input) (480I, 576I, 480P, 576P, 720P/50Hz, 720P/60Hz, 1080I/50Hz, 1080I/60Hz)
INPUT 2 HDMI (HDMI input) (480I, 576I, 480P, 576P, 720P/50Hz, 720P/60Hz, 1080I/50Hz, 1080I/60Hz)
INPUT 3 AUDIO in, COMPONENT in (480I, 576I, 480P, 576P, 720P/50Hz, 720P/60Hz, 1080I/50Hz, 1080I/60Hz)
INPUT 4 AUDIO in, COMPONENT in (480I, 576I, 480P, 576P, 720P/50Hz, 720P/60Hz, 1080I/50Hz, 1080I/60Hz)
INPUT 5 S-VIDEO in, VIDEO in, AUDIO in
INPUT 6 (PC input) 15 pin mini D-sub, AUDIO in (common use with INPUT 1) (Ø 3.5 mm jack)
OUTPUT AUDIO out
RS-232C 9 pin D-sub male connector
OSD language English/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese/Arabic
Power Requirement AC 110—240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 88 W (0.9 W Standby) 97 W (0.9 W Standby) 126 W (0.9 W Standby)
Dimensions
(W gH gD)
without stand 652 g445 g123 mm 788 g519 g123 mm 916 g595 g123 mm
with stand 652 g504 g235 mm 788 g575 g235 mm 916 g660 g255 mm
Weight without stand 7.5 kg 9.5 kg 12.5 kg
with stand 9.0 kg 11.0 kg 14.5 kg
Operating Temperature 0°C — 40°C
• As a 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.
Handling and precautions with the wall-mounted TV
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CAUTION
• This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the AN-37AG3 (SHARP) wall mount bracket. The use
of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.
• 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.
Using an optional bracket to mount the TV
• You can ask a qualified service personnel about using an optional AN-37AG3 bracket to mount
the TV to the wall.
• Carefully read the instructions that come with the bracket before beginning work.
Troubleshooting
The problems described below are not always caused by malfunctions. Check the TV again before having the
TV serviced.
Problem Possible Solution
• No power. • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 7.)
If the indicator on the TV lights up red, press POWER.
• Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 3.)
• Has the power been turned on? (See page 7.)
• Unit cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, etc., may cause improper
operation. In this case, operate the unit after first turning the power off the TV or
unplugging the AC cord and re-plugging it in after 1 or 2 minutes.
• Remote control unit does not
operate.
• Are batteries inserted with polarity (e, f) aligned? (See page 5.)
• Are batteries worn out? (Replace with new batteries.)
• Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting?
• Is a fluorescent light shining on the remote control sensor?
• Picture is cut off. • Is the image position correct? (See page 11.)
• Are screen mode adjustments such as picture size made correctly? (See pages 11 to
13.)
• Strange colour, light colour, or
dark, or colour misalignment.
• Adjust the picture tone. (See page 9.)
• Is the room too bright? The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright.
• Check the colour system setting. (See pages 8, 12.)
• Check the input signal setting. (See page 12.)
• Power is suddenly turned off. • The unit’s internal temperature has increased.
Remove any objects blocking the vent or clean.
• Check the power control setting. (See page 10.)
• Is the sleep timer set? (See page 5.)
• No picture. • Is the connection to external equipment correct? (See page 4.)
• Has the input signal setup been performed correctly after connection? (See page 12.)
• Is the picture adjustment correct? (See page 9.)
• Is the antenna connected properly? (See page 3.)
• Is “On” selected in “Audio Only”? (See page 12.)
• No sound. • Is the volume too low? (See page 5.)
• The TV sometimes makes a
cracking sound.
• This is not a malfunction. This happens when the cabinet slightly expands and
contracts according to changes in temperature. This does not affect the TV’s
performance.
Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments
• When the unit is used in a low temperature space (e.g. room, office), the picture may leave trails or appear slightly
delayed. This is not a malfunction, and the unit will recover when the temperature returns to normal.
• Do not leave the unit in a hot or cold location. Also, do not leave the unit in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near
a heater, as this may cause the cabinet to deform and the LCD panel to malfunction.
Storage temperature:
f20°C to e60°C.
Resetting the Password
1Repeat steps 1 to 2 in Setting a Password. (See pages 10 to 11.)
2The Password input screen displays.
3If you enter “3001” using 0 – 9, the “Child Lock” setting menu will be displayed.
4Enter the 4-digit number as a password using 0 – 9. The new password is now set.
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