Sharp LC 32SB27U manual

1 LC-32SB27U LIQU ID CRYST AL TELEV ISION OP ER A TION MANU AL ENGLISH Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit ( g 1) Page 8 “AA” size battery ( g 2) Page 9 AC cord ( g 1) Page 8 Stand unit ( g 1) Page 7 Operation manual ( g 3 languages) T o avoid scratching the frame or scr ee[...]

2 IMPORT ANT : T o aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please r ecord the TV's model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers ar e located at the rear of the TV . Model No.: Serial No.: IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK O[...]

3 • Manufactured under license fr om Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This product utilizes tin-lead solder , and fluor escent lamp containing a small amount of mercury . Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to envir onmental considerations. For disposal or recycling [...]

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

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

6 CHILD SAFETY : It Makes A Differ ence How and Where Y ou Use Y our Flat Panel Display Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new pr oduct, please keep these safety tips in mind: THE ISSUE The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger fl at panel displays are popular purchases. However, fl at panel displays[...]

7 Attaching/Detaching the Stand 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. CAUTION Attach the stand in the correct direction. Do not remove the stand from the TV unless using an option[...]

8 Using the Remote Control Unit Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the TV. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may prevent proper operation. 30º 30º 30º 30º 17´ (5 m) Remote Control senso r Cautions regarding the remote control unit Do not expose the remote control [...]

9 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 wi[...]

10 Part Names TV (Front) *OPC: Optical Picture Control TV (Rear/Side) *1 *2 *3 *1 POWER button MENU button INPUT button Channel buttons ( CH U / V ) Volume buttons ( VOL k / l ) DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal INPUT 6 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 5 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 4 terminal (PC-IN) AUDIO terminal (shared for INPUT 4 and INPUT 5) *4 Antenna/Cable in I[...]

11 Connecting to External Equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV like a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game console or camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. (See page 15.) CAUTION To protect equipm[...]

12 Turning On/Off the Power Press POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit to turn the power on. The POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the fi rst time. If the TV has been turned on before, the initial setup will not be invoked. For chan[...]

13 Direct Button Operation Changing Volume You can change the volume by pressing VOL k / l on the TV or on the remote control unit. To increase the volume, press VOL k . To decrease the volume, press VOL l . 20 Audio status Output device Output Select Fixed Variable Speaker Variable sound Mute When "Output Select" is set to "Variable[...]

14 Direct Button Operation AV MODE AV MODE gives you several viewing options to choose from to best match the surrounding environment of the TV, which can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of program watched or the type of image input from external equipment. Press AV MODE . Current AV MODE displays. Press AV MODE again before the mode[...]

15 Direct Button Operation INPUT To view external source images, select the input source using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. 1 Press INPUT . A list of selectable sources appears. 2 Press INPUT again or press a / b to select the input source. An image from the selected source automatically displays. Each time INPUT is pressed, the i[...]

16 Direct Button Operation VIEW MODE You can select the screen size. 1 Press VIEW MODE . The View Mode menu displays. The menu lists the View Mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently being received. 2 Press VIEW MODE or a / b while the View Mode menu is displayed to select a desired item on the menu. You can sequentially selec[...]

17 Example Audio Only Input Select Color System Output Select Digital Caption Setup Digital Caption Info. Program Title Display Favorite CH Operation Lock Out Demo Mode Identification Software Update Option 1 Item displayed in yellow This indicates the item currently selected. Press ENTER to go to the adjustment screen for this item. 2 Item displa[...]

18 Advanced Picture Setting This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality. C.M.S. (Color Management System) Color tone is managed using the six-color adjustment setting. C.M.S.-Hue: This is a standard to adjust the color either more reddish or more bluish in tone. C.M.S.-Saturation: Increases or decreases the satura[...]

19 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 through +16 Min.[...]

20 Setup Menu Example CH Setup Input Skip Input Label PC Setup PC Audio Select HDMI Auto View EZ Setup Parental CTRL Position Audio Setup Language Reset Setup EZ Setup You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the preset channels. Language: Select from among 3 languages (English, French and Spanish). TV Location: Select "Home" or [...]

21 Position For adjusting a picture's horizontal and vertical position. H-Pos.: Centers the image by moving it to the left or right. V-Pos.: Centers the image by moving it up or down. For resetting adjustments to the factory preset values, press a / b to select "Reset", and then press ENTER . When connecting a PC to the HDMI terminal[...]

22 Audio Setup You can output digital audio to an AV amplifi er or similar device whose DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT terminal is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the TV. Please select an audio output format compatible with the audio format of the program you are watching and the equipment connected. PCM: The optical output terminal outputs[...]

23 On-Screen Display Menu MPAA (Voluntary movie rating system) Example MP AA TV Guidelines Can. English Ratings Can. French Ratings PG-13 R NC-17 X NONE PG G ----- Block Block Block ----- ----- Press a / b to adjust the item to your desired position. "Block" indicates the item is blocked. Press MENU to exit. Voluntary movie rating system [...]

24 Canadian Rating Systems (Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings) 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 consi[...]

25 On-Screen Display Menu Option Menu Audio Only Input Select Color System Output Select Digital Caption Setup Digital Caption Info. Program Title Display Favorite CH Operation Lock Out Demo Mode Identification Software Update Option Example Audio Only When listening to music from a music program, you can turn the screen off and enjoy audio only. [...]

26 Favorite CH (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. To register your favorite channel: Select "Register" and then press ENTER . Press a / b / c / d to select the position in t[...]

27 On-Screen Display Menu 6 During the data checking, “Checking” blinks. Checking Now checking the data in the USB memory device. The current version of the TV software and the version of the update fi le on the USB memory device are displayed. To update the TV software with the update fi le, select “Yes”, and then press ENTER . No Curren[...]

28 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution No power • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 12.) If the indicator on the TV does not light up, press POWER on the TV. Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 8.) Has the power been turned on? (See page 12.) • • • Unit cannot be operated. • External infl uences su[...]

29 Specifi cations Item Model: LC-32SB27U LCD panel 32 o Class (31 1 / 2 o Diagonal) Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD Resolution 1,049,088 pixels (1,366 g 768) TV Function TV-standard (CCIR) American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System Receiving Channel VHF/UHF VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69ch CATV 1-135ch (non-scrambled channel only) Digital Terrestrial B[...]

30 PC Compatibility Chart It is necessary to set the PC correctly to display XGA and WXGA signal. PC 31.5 kHz 31.5 kHz 37.9 kHz 37.5 kHz 35.1 kHz 37.9 kHz 48.1 kHz 46.9 kHz 48.4 kHz 56.5 kHz 60.0 kHz 47.7 kHz 640 x 480 720 x 400 VGA 800 x 600 SVGA XGA 1024 x 768 WXGA 1360 x 768 70 Hz 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 56 Hz 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 60 Hz 70 Hz 75 Hz 60 Hz[...]

31 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 Liquid Crystal Display prod[...]