Sharp LC-32GP1U manual

ENGLISH ENGLISH LC-32GP1U LC-37GP1U FRANÇAIS FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL ESP AÑOL OPE R A TION MANU AL MODE D' EMP L OI MANU AL DE OPE R AC IÓN LIQUID C RY ST AL TE LEVISION TÉLÉV I SEUR ACL TELEV ISO R CON P ANT A LL A DE CRI ST AL L ÍQ UID O IMPORT ANT : Please read this operation manual befor e starting operating the equipment. IMPORT ANTE : [...]

[...]

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “danger ous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of suf ficient magnitude to constitut[...]

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MA TCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT , FULL Y INSERT . CAUTION: WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expr essly approved by the manufactur er could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. “Note to CA TV system installer: This reminder is[...]

Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This pr oduct has been engineered and manufactur ed with the highest priority on safety . However , improper use can result in electric shock and/or fir e. In order to pr event potential danger , please observe t[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 • Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. • Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base c[...]

5 • Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast an[...]

Supplied accessories QUICK REFERENCE 2 1 3 6 2 3 1 Hex key Screw 1 Insert the stand into the openings on the bottom of the TV. 2 Insert and tighten the 4 screws into the 4 holes on the rear of the TV. NOTE • To detach the stand, perform the steps in reverse order. 1 Set the post for the stand unit onto the box. 2 Attach the base to the post. 3 In[...]

7 Ventilation & Cleaning Tips Keep your AQUOS television in a well ventilated area and make sure not to place it by a heat source or use near water. The AQUOS television is designed for AC use only and should be used with supplied AC cord. Clean the screen by spraying a soft lint free cloth with water to lightly moisten. Gently wipe and avoid p[...]

8 QUICK REFERENCE If the remote control fails to operate TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit. 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. ?[...]

9 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ................................. 1 Trademarks ............................................................. 2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER .................................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 3 Supplied accessories ............................................. 6 QUICK REFERENCE .....................[...]

10 Part names TV (Front) OPC indicator* POWER indicator** OPC sensor* Remote control sensor NOTE *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 27.) **See page 17 for TV status indicator. SLEEP indicator** TV (Rear/Side) AUDIO terminal (INPUT 7) AUDIO terminals (INPUT 6) HDMI terminal (INPUT 4) INPUT 1 terminals POWER button Channel buttons ( CH V / U ) V[...]

3 2 11 5 5 6 4 9 8 18 16 17 19 20 7 21 11 10 22 12 24 25 26 13 14 28 23 27 11 Part names 1 TV POWER: Switch the TV power on or enters standby. (See page 17.) 2 DISPLAY: Display the channel information. 3 SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on and off. 4 External equipment operational buttons: Operate the external equipment. 5 0 [...]

Antennas To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for a coaxial cable. If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector, plug it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the TV set. 1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with[...]

13 Preparation You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV like a game console, Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player, DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment or camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. (See pages 31 to 33.) CAUTION • To protect e[...]

14 Connecting a Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player, DVD player or a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 or INPUT 7 terminals when connecting to a Blu-ray disc player, HD- DVD player, DVD player, a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) and other audiovisual equipment. When using composite cable. (INPUT 1 or 2) AV cable (c[...]

15 Connecting a VCR, game console or camcorder A VCR, game console, camcorder and other audiovisual equipment can be conveniently connected using the INPUT 1 or 2 terminals. When using S-VIDEO cable. (INPUT 2) VCR/Game console/Camcorder S-VIDEO cable (commercially available) Audio cable (commercially available) When using composite cable. (INPUT1 o[...]

16 Preparation Connecting a PC When connecting to a PC with a DVI terminal. (INPUT 7) PC RGB/DVI Conversion cable (commercially available) Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) NOTE • If you are connecting the TV to a PC with a DVI terminal, use a DVI cable (commercially available) instead of a RGB/DVI conversion cable. When co[...]

17 Simple operations for watching a TV program POWER indicator TV POWER (On/Standby) Turning on the power Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control unit. • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) NOTE • The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the fi rst time. If the T[...]

Language Air/Cable CH Search English Español Français CH Search [ ] 20 Found [ ] 25 Air 2 Air ANALOG Audio : MONO Air/Cable Language CH Search Air Cable Air/Cable Language CH Search Start Cancel When “Cable” is selected in Antenna setting: Press a / b to select “Analog & Digital Search Start” to search both analog and digital broadcas[...]

22. Air Air DIGITAL 22.1 22.1 Air 22 Air 2 Air 11 Cable 1 Cable 115 Cable ANALOG 5 Air 5 Air ANALOG 19 Simple button operations for changing channels You can change channels in several ways. NOTE • When selecting a 1-digit channel number, it is not necessary to press 0 before the number. • When you enter 0-9 only, channel selection will be made[...]

20 20 20 Surround : Off Surround : On 20 Simple button operations for changing volume/sound ■ Changing the volume You can change the volume on the TV or on the remote control unit. NOTE • VOL l / k on the TV operates the same as VOL k / l on the remote control unit. ■ Using VOL k / l • To increase the volume, press VOL k . • To decrease t[...]

2 Air ANALOG Audio : MONO 2 Air ANALOG Audio : STEREO 2 Air ANALOG Audio : MAIN 2 Air ANALOG Audio : SAP 2 Air ANALOG Audio : MONO 2 Air ANALOG Audio : ST(SAP) 2 Air ANALOG Audio : SAP(ST) 2 Air ANALOG Audio : MONO 2.2 Air DIGIT AL Audio3 : SURROUND 2.2 Air DIGIT AL Audio1 : STEREO 2.2 Air DIGIT AL Audio2 : STEREO 21 Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode The[...]

ENTER : Select : Enter MENU : Exit RETURN : Back On-Screen Display 1 Item displayed in yellow • This indicates the item currently selected. • Press ENTER to go to the adjustment screen for this item. 2 Item in brackets • This indicates the current setting for the item. 3 Item displayed in white • This indicates an item can be selected. 4 It[...]

Picture Setup Audio Option Power Control Digital Setup Picture Setup Audio Power Control 23 Basic adjustment settings Menu items for TV/INPUT 1/2/3 Menu items for HDMI/DVI Treble .......................................................................... Page 29 Bass ............................................................................. Page [...]

24 Basic adjustment settings Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “EZ Setup”, and then press ENTER . • If you already set the Secret No., go to step 3. If not, skip to step 4. Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0 – 9 . Press a / b to select the desired language listed[...]

Signal Strength Channel Strength Signal Strength Current Max 00 Signal Strength Current CH Max 0 12 0 Signal Strength Channel Strength 25 Basic adjustment settings Antenna Setup - DIGITAL In order to receive digital air broadcasts, you need a digital broadcast antenna. You can confi rm the antenna confi guration through the “Antenna Setup - DIG[...]

Air 3 Air 18 Air 10.1 AB C D Air 3 AB C D Air 10.1 Ye s No 26 Basic adjustment settings Favorite channel setting This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels, in 4 different categories. By setting the favorite channels in advance, you can select your favorite channels easily. Press a / b / c / d to select the position in the category, an[...]

Picture Audio Contrast OPC Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Advanced Reset [ b 30] [ 0] [ 0] [ 0] [ b 2] 0 a 30 [ b 12] a 16 a 30 a 30 a 10 b 40 b 30 b 30 b 30 b 10 Backlight b 16 Off On On : Display 27 Basic adjustment settings Picture adjustments Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. NOTE • For resetting all[...]

28 Advanced picture adjustments This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality. Black Changes the viewing depth by automatically adjusting the dark portion of an image for easier viewing. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c / d to select “Picture”. Press a / b to select “Advanced”, and the[...]

Audio Power Control T reble Bass Balance Surround Subwoofer Reset [Off] a 15 L b 15 [ 0] [ 0] [ 0] a 15 b 15 R [Off] 29 Sound adjustment You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. Basic adjustment settings Surround Surround function allows you to enjoy realistic “live” sound. Press F / G to adjust the item [...]

Disable Enable PCM Dolby Digital 4 30 Power Control Power control setting allows you to save energy. No signal off When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut down if there is no signal for 15 minutes. Audio Setup You can output digital audio to an AV amplifi er or similar device whose DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT terminal is connected to t[...]

Auto COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 INPUT6 INPUT7 7 Option Input Select Output Select Audio Only Digital Noise Reduction [Fixed] [Off] [Auto] 31 Using external equipment Displaying an external equipment image To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the T[...]

Option Input Select Output Select Audio Only Digital Noise Reduction [Fixed] [Off] [Auto] Auto ANALOG DIGIT AL DVI input signal setting (INPUT 7) INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 INPUT5 INPUT6 INPUT7 7 6 Press a / b to select “Input Select”, and then press ENTER . Press INPUT to select INPUT 7. Press MENU to display the MENU s[...]

INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 INPUT6 INPUT7 7 Digital Noise Reduction Output Select Audio Only [Fixed] HDMI Setup [Low] Input 4 (HDMI) Input 5 (HDMI) Input 6 (HDMI) Input 7 (DVI) Ye s No 33 Displaying an image from HDMI equipment To watch an HDMI equipment image, select INPUT4, INPUT 5 or INPUT 6 from “INPUT SOURCE” menu us[...]

Auto Sync. adjustment (for Analog PC input mode only) For automatically adjusting the PC image. Press a / b to select “Auto Sync.”, and then press ENTER . Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c / d to select “Setup”. 1 2 Press c / d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER . • Auto Sync. starts and “Now adjusting the i[...]

Now initializing... 35 Useful adjustment settings Reset If complex adjustments are made and the settings cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings to the factory preset values. Press c / d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER . • “Now, TV will restart automatically. OK?” displays on the screen. Press MENU to display the ME[...]

Sleep Timer: Remaining 30 Off 30 60 120 90 INPUT SOURCE TV DVD INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 INPUT6 INPUT7 7 36 Input Label Lets you set the input terminal displayed when using the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. Useful adjustment settings Press a / b / c / d to select the new name for the input mode, and then press ENTER . Example NOTE • You[...]

View Mode Side Bar S. Stretch Zoom Stretch 37 Useful adjustment settings Press VIEW MODE or D / E while the View Mode menu is displayed to select a desired item on the menu . • You can sequentially select a View Mode that has its own aspect ratio. View Mode for 4:3 Programs Stretch: This mode is useful for 1.78:1 DVDs. When viewing 1.85:1 DVDs, s[...]

View Mode Normal Zoom Stretch Dot by Dot 38 View Mode (for PC input mode) You can select the screen size. NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page 16.) • Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type. 1 2 Press VIEW MODE . • The View Mode menu displays. Press VIEW MODE or D / E while the View Mode menu is displayed [...]

39 Useful adjustment settings Output Select Allows you to select what controls the audio output. Color System Select the video signal system compatible with your equipment from the list below; — Auto — NTSC — PAL-M — PAL-N NOTE • “Color System” can only be set for the INPUT 1 VIDEO and INPUT 2. Digital Noise Reduction Produces a clear[...]

AV MODE: MOVIE AV MODE: ST ANDARD AV MODE: DYNAMIC AV MODE: GAME AV MODE: USER [TV] AV MODE: DYNAMIC (Fixed) AV MODE: MOVIE AV MODE: ST ANDARD AV MODE: DYNAMIC AV MODE: GAME AV MODE: PC AV MODE: USER [ ] AV MODE: DYNAMIC (Fixed) 40 Useful adjustment settings Press MENU to exit. 4 When the input source is TV, INPUT 1, 2 or 3 terminals (Example) When[...]

2 Air ANALOG Audio : MONO CC : 1/2 CC1 1/3 ENG 2/3 CC1 3/3 T ext1 OFF 41 Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. It allows you to view conversations, narration and sound effects as subtitles on your TV. Closed Captions are available on some TV programs and on some VHS home video tapes[...]

Caption Size Default Font Style Default Foreground Color Default Foreground Opacity Default Background Color Default Background Opacity Default Character Edge Default Reset ABC 123 42 Caption Setup This function allows you to adjust the closed caption screen appearance to suit your preference. Press a / b to select a specifi c adjustment item. •[...]

V -Chip Secret No. Status V -Chip (DTV Only) New Secret No. Secret No. Clear New Secret No. a a a a Input Secret No. a a a a Reconfirm a a a a V -Chip V -Chip (DTV Only) Secret No. Status On Off New Secret No. Secret No. Clear New Secret No. * * * * Input Secret No. a a a a Reconfirm a a a a 43 Secret number setting for parental control Allows yo[...]

New Secret No. Secret No. Clear New Secret No. a a a a Input Secret No. a a a a Reconfirm a a a a New Secret No. Secret No. Clear New Secret No. a a a a Input Secret No. a a a a Reconfirm a a a a New Secret No. Secret No. Clear New Secret No. * * * * Input Secret No. a a a a Reconfirm a a a a New Secret No. Secret No. Clear Ye s No 44 NOTE • S[...]

MP AA TV Guidelines Can. English Ratings Can. French Ratings PG-13 R NC-17 X NONE PG G 45 Parental control (setting V-CHIP level) V-CHIP is an electronic fi ltering device built into your TV. This tool gives parents a great degree of control over broadcasts accessed by their children. It allows parents to select programs judged suitable for child [...]

MP AA TV Guidelines Can. English Ratings Can. French Ratings PG-13 R NC-17 X NONE PG G MP AA TV Guidelines Can. English Ratings Can. French Ratings L S V FV D TV -G TV -PG TV -14 TV -MA NONE TV -Y7 TV -Y MP AA TV Guidelines Can. English Ratings Can. French Ratings L S V D TV -G TV -PG TV -14 TV -MA NONE TV -Y7 TV -Y FV V -Chip V -Chip (DTV Only) Se[...]

47 Canadian Rating Systems • The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programming. • While violence is the most important content element to be rated, the structure developed takes into consideration other program content like language, n[...]

48 Canadian English ratings Example Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Canadian English ratings . Press a / b to select “Can. French Ratings”, 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. • If St[...]

49 NOTE • When this function is not available, “No displaying still image available.” will display. • The still image automatically goes out after 30 minutes. • If you are using the freeze function and a broadcast activates the V-CHIP BLOCK, the freeze function will be cancelled and a V-CHIP BLOCK message will appear. Presetting remote co[...]

50 Manufacturer codes REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER Other viewing options VCR BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER DVD/LD BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER CATV/SAT BRAND NOTE • Numbers marked with * are SAT codes, all others are CATV codes. AUDIO BRAND REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER[...]

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 51 ■ Cable control buttons When the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SAT, the cable converter connected to the TV can be operated using 1 to 4 . 1 SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off. 2 0–9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch. 3 FLASHBACK * Press to switch between the curren[...]

2 8 4 1 7 65 3 8 10 3 7 2 1 5 6 9 4 52 Other viewing options ■ VCR control buttons The remote control unit button will function as follows when the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is set to VCR. • Press INPUT until the input connected to the VCR is selected. The following 1 to 8 can be used to control the VCR. 1C H U / V Press to select the[...]

53 Removing the stand Before detaching (or attaching) stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. CAUTION • Do not remove the stand from the TV unless using an optional wall mount bracket to mount it. Before attaching/detaching stand • Before performing work make sure to turn off the TV. • Before performing work spread cushioning ov[...]

54 Troubleshooting Possible Solution • Is the volume too low? (See page 20.) • Is “Variable” selected in “Output Select”? (See page 39.) • Have you pressed MUTE on the remote control unit? (See page 20.) • Is “On” selected in “Subwoofer”? (See page 29.) Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments Appendix[...]

55 Specifi cations *1 Emergency alert messages via Cable are unreceivable. *2 The dimensional drawings are shown on the inside back cover. • As part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specifi cation changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specifi cation fi gures indic[...]

56 The secret number is NOTE • As a precautionary measure, make a note of your secret number above, cut it from this manual, and keep it in a safe place. . CLEARING THE SECRET NUMBER If you forget the secret number, clear the secret number using the following procedure. Press and hold both CH U and VOL k on the TV simultaneously until the message[...]

57 For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service, or to obtain product literature, accessories, supplies, or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP. Calling for Service LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”),[...]

58[...]

LC-32GP1U LC-37GP1U Dimensional drawings Unit: Inch/(mm) 15 19 / 32 (396.1) 2 3 / 8 (60) 20 59 / 64 (531) 23 9 / 32 (591) 13 35 / 64 (344) 27 5 / 8 (701.4) 31 25 / 64 ( 797) 10 3 / 4 (273) 3 15 / 32 (88) 3 53 / 64 (97) 19 31 / 32 (507) 7 7 / 8 (200) 7 7 / 8 (200) 3 23 / 64 (85) 32 25 / 64 (822.6) 36 3 / 16 (919) 3 53 / 64 (97) 4 37 / 64 (116) 11 1 [...]

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORA TION Printed in Mexico Imprimé au Mexique Impreso en México TINS-C866WJZZ 07P01-MX-NM[...]