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- Page 1 MODEL LC-37D63X LCD COLOUR TELEVISION OPERATION MANUAL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
OPERATION MANUAL Dear SHARP customer 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 4 Contents Watching TV (Continued) Key Lock ........................29 Energy conservation settings ....................30 Auto power-off at a designated time ................30 Auto power-off after the end of broadcast ..............30 Auto power-off when there are no operations performed ..........30 Ecology ..........................
- Page 5 Connecting a PC HDMI Connection ........................56 Analogue Connection ......................... 56 Displaying a PC image on the screen ..................57 Selecting the picture size ....................57 Adjusting the PC image automatically ................58 Adjusting the PC image manually .................. 58 Input resolution settings ......................
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Page 6: Important Safety Precautions
Use a damp cloth to break when the product is struck clean the product. Do not use liquid forcefully or with a sharp object. If cleaners or aerosol cleaners. the LCD panel is broken, be careful not to be injured by broken glass. -
Page 7: Supplied Accessories
Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. “AAA” size battery ( g 2) Remote control unit AC cord Always use the AC cord supplied with Used with batteries inserted. the TV. Page 9 Page 15 Page 10 Cable clamp Stand unit... -
Page 8: Preparation
Preparation Attaching 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. -
Page 9: Part Names
Preparation Part names TV (Front/Side) TV/VIDEO button Channel up ( r )/down ( s ) buttons MENU button Volume up ( e )/down ( f ) buttons POWER (On/Off) button Remote control sensor OPC indicator* OPC sensor SLEEP timer indicator POWER indicator** *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 34.) ** See page 16 for the TV status indicator. -
Page 10: Tv (Rear)
Preparation TV (Rear) AC INPUT terminal INPUT 3 terminal Headphone jack SERVICE ONLY terminal* INPUT 4 (HDMI) terminal INPUT 6 (HDMI) terminal INPUT 5 (HDMI) terminal INPUT 7 (PC) terminal RS-232C terminal DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal INPUT 1 terminal INPUT 2 terminal Antenna input terminal MONITOR OUTPUT terminal * Usually do not connect anything to... -
Page 11: Remote Control Unit
Preparation Remote control unit 10 EPG DTV mode: To display EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) screen. (See page 43 to 46.) 11 EXIT Turn off the On-Screen Display. 12 OPC To switch the Optical Picture Control on and off. (See page 34.) AV MODE Select a video setting. -
Page 12: Before Turning On The Power
Preparation Before turning on the power Notes on installing the TV • Avoid direct sunlight and place the TV in a well-ventilated location. • Place the TV in a level location. • Do not turn on the power of the TV before connecting the AC cord. Connecting the antenna cable To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. -
Page 13: Supplying Electric Power To The Antenna
Preparation Supplying electric power to the Initial auto installation antenna When the TV powers on for the fi rst time after purchase, the initial auto installation wizard appears. Follow the When you set-up the DTV antenna for the fi rst time, or menus and make the necessary settings one after connect the antenna to a community antenna, you need another. -
Page 14: Checking Signal Strength And Channel Strength
Preparation Checking signal strength and channel strength If you install a DVB-T antenna for the fi rst time or relocate it, you should adjust the alignment of the antenna to receive a good reception while checking the antenna setup screen. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. -
Page 15: Connecting External Devices
Preparation Connecting external devices You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV, like a VCR, game console, camcorder, DVD player, STB (Satellite, Cable, etc.) and PC. To view input source images, select the input source from TV/VIDEO on the remote control unit or TV/VIDEO on the TV. -
Page 16: Connecting A Stb (Satellite, Cable, Etc.)
Preparation Connecting a STB (Satellite, Cable, etc.) You can use the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 (component) or INPUT 4/INPUT 5/INPUT 6 (HDMI) terminal when connecting to a STB (Satellite, Cable, etc.) and other audiovisual equipment. NOTE • When using a DVI-HDMI conversion adaptor, input the Audio Signal from the AUDIO terminal of INPUT 6. (See page 47.) When using HDMI cable When using component cable (commercially available) -
Page 17: Inserting The Batteries
Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the fi rst time, insert two “AAA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the two supplied “AAA”... -
Page 18: Turning The Tv On/Off
Preparation Turning the TV on/off Turning on the power Turning off the power Press POWER on the TV. POWER button • 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. -
Page 19: About Menu Operations
Preparation About Menu operations w Using the control panel of the TV What is Menu? • You need to bring up the On-Screen Display to perform You can also operate the Menu using the control panel settings for the TV. The On-Screen Display for the settings of the TV. -
Page 20: Menu Items (Tv/Input1-3)
Preparation Menu items (TV/INPUT 1-3) List of menu items to help you with operations Picture Option AQUOS LINK Setup ............ Page 52 OPC ................Page 34 DNR ................Page 36 Backlight ..............Page 34 Input Select ..............Page 49 Contrast ............... Page 34 Output Volume Select .......... -
Page 21: Menu Items (Hdmi/Rgb)
Preparation Menu items (HDMI/RGB) List of menu items to help you with operations Setup Picture Input Skip ..............Page 50 OPC ................Page 34 Input Signal ..............Page 59 Backlight ..............Page 34 Auto Sync..............Page 58 Contrast ............... Page 34 Input Label .............. -
Page 22: Watching Tv
Watching TV Setting channels automatically You can run auto installation again, even after setting If you have already set the password, enter it up the preset channels. here. • See page 28 for setting a password. Press c / d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER. -
Page 23: Selecting Programmes
Watching TV Selecting programmes Adjusting the volume You can change channels in several ways. Using CH r / s on the remote control unit • Press CH r to increase the channel number. • Press CH s to decrease the channel number. Changing the volume You can change the volume on the TV or on the NOTE... -
Page 24: Setting Channels To Your Preference
Watching TV Press a / b to select the desired service. Setting channels to your preference You can run the auto search procedure again at any Press the colour button on the remote control time by accessing the Setup menu and Programme corresponding with the item you want to Setup. -
Page 25: Manual Setting For Each Channel (Analogue)
Watching TV Manual setting for each channel (Analogue) Press a / b to select item and press ENTER. You can set some channel items manually. They are Search, Fine (TV frequency), Colour sys., Sound sys., • Next: Search the next channel. Label (Network name), Skip and Lock (Child Lock). - Page 26 Watching TV Manual setting for each channel (continued) Sound system (Broadcasting system) Skipping channels Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over Press a / b / c / d to select the channel you when using CH r / s even if selected while watching want to edit, and then press ENTER.
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Page 27: Sorting Programmes
Watching TV Sorting programmes Erasing programmes Channel positions can be sorted freely. The individual programme can be erased. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Programme Setup”, and Press a / b to select “Programme Setup”, and then press ENTER. -
Page 28: Useful Viewing Functions
Watching TV Useful viewing functions Returning to the previously selected Muting the audio temporarily channel Using Mute ( e ) on the remote control unit e mutes the current sound output. Press e . • The sound is silenced. • “ M ” is displayed while the mute function is on. Mute Press A to switch the currently tuned channel to the previously tuned channel. -
Page 29: Switching The Analogue Audio Format
Watching TV When receiving a bilingual signal Switching the analogue audio format Each time you press MPX, the mode switches among You can switch between multiple audio modes CH A, CH B and CH AB. when watching a multiple audio or stereo broadcast Bilingual mode programme. -
Page 30: Password Setting For The Child Lock (For Tv Input Mode)
Watching TV Password setting for the child lock (for TV input mode) Clearing the password Allows you to use a password to protect certain Allows you to clear your password. settings from being accidentally changed. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a password. Enter the password. -
Page 31: Parental Rate
Watching TV Parental Rate Key Lock This function allows TV channels to be restricted. This function allows you to lock the buttons on the It prevents children from watching violent or sexual TV or remote control in order to prohibit children from scenes that may be considered inappropriate. -
Page 32: Energy Conservation Settings
Watching TV Energy conservation settings Press c / d to select “Power Control”. Auto power-off at a designated time • Power control menu displays. This function is conveniently used when, for instance, Press a / b to select “No Operation Off”, and going to bed while watching TV. -
Page 33: Picture Size Settings
Watching TV Picture size settings Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling (WSS) picture size manually (WSS) picture size automatically The WSS signal has 4:3 auto-switching that allows you WSS allows a television to switch automatically among to select between Panorama and Normal. -
Page 34: Selecting The Picture Size Manually
Watching TV Selecting the picture size manually Press WIDE or a / b while the WIDE MODE Manual Selection menu displays on the screen. You can select different picture sizes that account for the kind of each picture. • As you toggle down the options, each mode is immediately reflected on the TV. -
Page 35: Selecting A Preset Av Mode
Watching TV Selecting a preset AV MODE The AV MODE function enables you to select Selected item Description appropriate settings for audio and video to account for STANDARD For a highly defi ned image in a normally the system environment which can vary due to factors bright room like room brightness, type of programme watched or the type of image input from external equipment. -
Page 36: Manual Picture Settings
Watching TV Manual picture settings Picture adjustment You can adjust the picture to your preference. c button d button Selected item Follow the steps to adjust the picture. Sets whether or not the screen brightness is automatically adjusted according to the lighting condition in the room. -
Page 37: Advanced Picture Settings
Watching TV w 3D-Y/C Advanced picture settings Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and The advanced settings enable you to set the picture cross colour noise. adjustment in more detail. There are 6 options you can choose from. Selected item Description Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. -
Page 38: Other Picture Settings
Watching TV Other picture settings DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Game Play Time Reduces noise on the screen and provides a clearer This function displays the elapsed game time so you video image. do not lose track of the time. To display the elapsed time, select “GAME” under “AV Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. -
Page 39: Indicating Time On The Screen
Watching TV Indicating time on the screen w Time Display w Time Format This function allows you to display the clock time on You can select the time format (either 24HR or AM/PM) the lower right screen. for the clock time. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. -
Page 40: Audio Adjustment
Watching TV Audio adjustment You can adjust the audio of the selected AV mode. Output Volume Select Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Allows you to select what controls the audio output. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Audio”. -
Page 41: Automatic Volume Adjustment
Watching TV Press a / b to select your desired output Automatic Volume Adjustment system, and then press ENTER. Different sound sources sometimes do not have the same volume level, such as a programme and its commercial breaks. The Automatic Volume Control (Auto Volume) reduces this problem by equalizing levels. -
Page 42: Programme Guide
Watching TV Programme Guide Info You can check the current schedule of DTV events While watching DTV you can check the extended and view detailed information about current events. programme information on the screen using INFO on the remote control. Press GUIDE to display the programme guide list. -
Page 43: Favourite Channel Setting
Watching TV Press c / d to select “Yes”, and then press Favourite channel setting ENTER. This function allows you to program 4 favourite channels, in 4 different categories. By setting the favourite channels in advance, you can select your favourite channels easily. -
Page 44: Atv (Analogue)/Dtv/Radio Buttons
Watching TV When you watch the TV for the fi rst time ATV (Analogue)/DTV/RADIO buttons When the TV powers on for the fi rst time after purchase, perform the auto installation. Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu. -
Page 45: Epg
Watching TV w Display Range Setup The Display range setup allows you to select three What is an EPG? types of time spans for display on the screen. An “EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)” is a programme schedule, which is displayed on the TV Selected item Description screen. -
Page 46: Selecting A Programme Using Epg
Watching TV Selecting a programme using EPG Basic Operation w Display the EPG screen Today [Tue]20 [Wed]21 [Thu]22 [Fri]23 [Sat]24 [Sun]25 [Mon]26 6/19[Tue] 9:28 [DTV-TV] ABC TV Sydney Global Grover Press EPG. 9:23 – 9:29 TEN Digital ABC TV Sydney Pla... - Page 47 Watching TV 4 Search a programme in a category Press G. Press a / b to select the desired genre, and then press ENTER. Press a / b to select a programme you want to watch, and then press ENTER. [DTV-TV] Today [Tue]20...
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Page 48: Timer Recording Using Epg
Watching TV Timer recording using EPG Cancelling the timer recording You can record TV programmes using data from the Press EPG. EPG. Press EPG. Press a / b / c / d to select the programme on timer setup, and then press ENTER. Press a / b / c / d to select the programme Press c / d to select “Cancel”... -
Page 49: Settings When Using External Devices
Settings when using external devices Settings when using HDMI output devices HDMI terminals can carry audio and visual signals to the TV with an HDMI certifi ed cable. When you want to output the audio and picture from an HDMI output device on the TV, select “INPUT4”, “INPUT5” or “INPUT6” by switching the input source. - Page 50 Settings when using external devices w HDMI Audio Select Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “HDMI Audio Select”, and then press ENTER. • The HDMI Audio Select can be selected only when “INPUT6”...
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Page 51: Selecting The Input Source And Signal Type
Settings when using external devices Selecting the input source and Selecting input signal type signal type For setting the signal type of external equipment. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Selecting input source Can use for selecting the input source. Using TV/VIDEO on the remote control unit or on Press c / d to select “Option”. -
Page 52: Labelling Input Sources
Settings when using external devices Labelling input sources Skipping HDMI/RGB input You can assign each input source a label as you This setting allows you to skip the HDMI or RGB input prefer. on the “Input Select” menu. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. -
Page 53: Aquos Link
AQUOS LINK Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK What is AQUOS LINK? Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system devices (AV amplifi er, DVD, Blu-ray Disc device) using a single remote control. NOTE •... -
Page 54: Aquos Link Connection
AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK connection First connect the AQUOS Audio speaker system or an AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder that supports the HDMI CEC protocol. NOTE • Refer to the operation manual of the device to be connected for further details. •... -
Page 55: Selecting Recorder
AQUOS LINK Selecting recorder Operating an AQUOS LINK device You can select a recorder for the recording from several AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMI- connected recorders. connected device with one remote control. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in AQUOS LINK Auto Press PLAY I to start playback of a title. -
Page 56: Listening With The Aquos Tv Speaker System
AQUOS LINK Listening with the AQUOS TV speaker Playback of titles using AQUOS LINK system This section explains how to play back a title in the AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder. You can opt to listen to the TV sound only from the AQUOS TV speaker system. -
Page 57: Selecting Media Type For Cec-Compatible Recorder
AQUOS LINK Selecting media type for CEC-compatible HDMI device selection recorder If multiple HDMI devices are connected in a daisy chain, you can specify which device to control here. If your recorder has multiple storage media, select the media type here. Press OPTION and the AQUOS LINK menu screen displays. -
Page 58: Connecting A Pc
Connecting a PC Use the PC terminals to connect a PC. HDMI Connection HDMI cable (Commercially available) INPUT 4 or 5 DVI/HDMI conversion cable (Commercially available) (Commercially available) Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable INPUT 6 NOTE • The PC INPUT terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. •... -
Page 59: Displaying A Pc Image On The Screen
Connecting a PC Displaying a PC image on the screen Selecting the picture size You can select the picture size as illustrated below. Press WIDE. • The WIDE MODE menu displays. WIDE MODE Normal Cinema Full Dot by Dot (Example) Press WIDE or a/b to select a desired item on the menu. -
Page 60: Adjusting The Pc Image Automatically
Connecting a PC Adjusting the PC image automatically Adjusting the PC image manually This function enables the screen to be automatically Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as adjusted to its best possible condition when the necessary to change image position using Auto Sync. analogue terminals of the TV and PC are connected In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed with a commercially available DVI/D-sub conversion... -
Page 61: Input Resolution Settings
Connecting a PC Input resolution settings Selecting the input resolution • 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. -
Page 62: Pc Control Of The Tv
Connecting a PC 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. -
Page 63: Pc Compatibility Chart
Connecting a PC PC compatibility chart Horizontal Vertical Analogue Resolution Digital (HDMI) VESA Standard Frequency Frequency (D-Sub) ✔ ✔ ✔ 640 g 480 31.5 kHz 60 Hz ✔ ✔ ✔ 800 g 600 SVGA 37.9 kHz 60 Hz ✔ ✔ ✔... -
Page 64: Teletext Function
Teletext function About Teletext What is Teletext? Teletext broadcasts pages of information and entertainment to specially equipped television sets. Your TV receives Teletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes them into graphical format for viewing. News, weather reports, sports information, TELETEXT stock exchange prices and programme previews are among the many services available. -
Page 65: Teletext Language Setting
Teletext function Teletext language setting Displaying Subpages If Teletext information does not display correctly, You can display subpages as they are transmitted. perform the procedure below. Select from among 4 kinds of language tables: West Europe, East Europe, Greek/Turkish, Cyrillic. Each table is compatible with the Teletext languages listed below. -
Page 66: Displaying Subtitles
Teletext function w Displaying subtitles for the hearing Displaying Subtitles impaired You can display subtitles as they are transmitted. You can display subtitles for the hearing impaired in the Teletext broadcast. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Digital Setup”. Press [ to display the subtitle. -
Page 67: Appendix
Appendix 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 16.) If the indicator on the TV lights up red, press POWER. -
Page 68: Reset
Appendix Reset Information If complex adjustments are made and the settings Message List cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings to the factory preset values. When a new broadcast station is detected, the message is updated in the “Message List” of the Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. -
Page 69: Specifi Cations
0°C — 40°C • As a 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 indicated are nominal values of production units. -
Page 70: Dimensional Drawings
Appendix Dimensional drawings Unit: mm LC-37D63X 824.4... -
Page 71: Mounting The Tv On The Wall
• The AN-37P30 attachment is always required when attaching the AN-37AG2 bracket to a wall. CAUTION • This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the AN-37AG2 (SHARP) / AN-37P30 (SHARP) wall mount bracket. The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries. -
Page 72: Clearing The Password
Appendix CLEARING THE PASSWORD If you forget the password, clear the password using the following procedure. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Auto Installation”, “Programme Setup”, “Child Lock”, “Reset”, and the password input screen displays. -
Page 73: Information On The Software License For This Product
The copyrights for the software components and various relevant documents included with this product that were developed or written by SHARP are owned by SHARP and are protected by the Copyright Act, international treaties, and other relevant laws. This product also makes use of freely distributed software and software components whose copyrights are held by third parties. - Page 74 Memo...
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