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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 13A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.
OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH • The models LC-37D44E-BK and LC-37D44S-BK feature a black cabinet. • The models LC-37D44E-GY and LC-37D44S-GY feature a silver cabinet. • The illustrations and the OSD (On-Screen Display) in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations.
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. Important Safety Precautions •...
Supplied accessories Remote control unit AC cord (g1) Cable clamp (g1) Stand unit (g1) (g1) Product shape varies in some countries. Pages 5 and 6 Page 4 Page 4 Page 3 • Operation manual (This publication) • “AA” size battery (g2) ..Page 5 Quick guide Attaching the stand Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on, making sure the area is...
Setting the TV on the wall • This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the wall mount bracket available from SHARP. (See page 35.) The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.
Quick guide 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 unit fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AA” size batteries. Hold in the tab on the battery cover and pull the cover towards the direction of the arrow.
Quick guide Remote control unit B (Standby/On) 17 DTV Enter standby mode or turn on the Press to access DTV mode while watching other input sources, and vice power. (See page 8.) versa. AV MODE (This button will not work if you were Select a video setting.
Quick guide TV (Front view) B (Standby/On) indicator Remote control sensor TV (Rear view) a (Power button) i (l/k) (Volume buttons) MENU button P (s/r) (Programme [channel] buttons) b (Input Source) button WARNING: Make sure that the volume is turned down before using or connecting earphones and headphones.
Quick guide Turning on the power Using the analogue programme list You can also select the desired channel from Press a on the TV or B on the remote control unit. programme list instead of using 0 - 9 numeric buttons or P (r/s).
Using external equipment Setting the input source To view external source images, select the input source using b on the remote control unit or the TV. NOTE • The cables marked with * are commercially available items. Connecting a VCR Connecting a DVD player You can use the EXT 1 or 2 terminals when connecting You can use the EXT 2, 3, 5, 6 (HDMI) or 7 (HDMI)
Using external equipment Connecting a decoder Using AV Link function You can use the EXT 1 terminal when connecting a This TV incorporates three typical AV Link functions decoder and other audiovisual equipment. for smooth connections between the TV and other audiovisual equipment.
Menu operations Menu operation buttons On-Screen Display Use the following buttons on the remote control unit to Example operate the menu. [ Option ... Colour System ] MENU Option Audio Only [Off] Input Select [CVBS] Colour System [AUTO] 1 Item displayed in white •...
Menu operations Common operations Menu Operation: A Menu Operation: B 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select the desired menu. 2 Press c/d to select the desired menu. 3 Press a/b to select the desired menu item, 3 Press a/b to select the desired menu item and then press OK (Example: AV Mode, etc.).
Menu operations Picture menu Picture adjustments Menu Operation: B (page 12) MENU [ Picture ] Adjust the picture to your prefer ence with the following Picture Audio picture settings. AV Mode [STANDARD] Adjustment items Backlight [+6] –8 Selectable Contrast [+30] c button d button items...
Menu operations Advanced TV/DTV/AV only Film Mode Automatically detect a film-based source (originally Menu Operation: C (page 12) encoded at 24/25 frames/second, depending on the This TV provides various advanced functions for vertical frequency), analyses it then recreates each still optimising the picture quality.
Menu operations Surround Power Management PC only Menu Operation: A (page 12) Menu Operation: A (page 12) Surround function allows you to enjoy realistic “live” When set, the TV will automatically enter the standby sound. mode. NOTE Item • You can also choose surround effects by pressing •...
Menu operations Press a/b to select the desired menu item, Programme Setup TV only and then press OK. This section describes how to set up analogue TV Press a/b/c/d to select or adjust. channels manually. NOTE Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. •...
Menu operations Enter the 4-digit number as a PIN using 0 – 9. Lock Enter the same 4-digit number as in step 4 to You can block the viewing of any channel. confirm. NOTE • “The system PIN has been changed successfully” •...
Menu operations Position XGA Mode PC only TV/DTV/AV only Menu Operation: C (page 12) Menu Operation: C (page 12) For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical position. You can select one of the 3 input signals listed below to adjust the picture resolution when the PC input is an Item XGA signal.
Menu operations DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Input Select TV/DTV/AV only Menu Operation: A (page 12) Menu Operation: A (page 12) Produce a clearer image. (Off, High, Low) For setting the signal type of external equipment. Input source Signal type HDMI Setup AV only EXT 1 Y/C, CVBS, RGB...
Useful features WIDE MODE WIDE MODE TV/AV only PC only You can select the picture size. Selectable picture size You can select the picture size. varies with the type of signal received. Press f. • The WIDE MODE menu displays. Item (for SD (Standard-Definition) signal) Normal: For 4:3 “standard”...
Useful features Time display Still image You can display the time information included in the You can freeze a motion picture on the screen. DTV and Teletext broadcasts. Press 3. NOTE • Skip step 1 if receiving DTV broadcasts. Press 3 again to exit still image. Select a TV channel providing Teletext NOTE information.
DTV menu operations DTV menu operation buttons DTV On-Screen Display Use the following buttons on the remote control unit to Example operate the DTV Menu. DTV MENU / Language Select DTV MENU 1 Language • To customise the language preference for audio and MHEG5 application.
DTV menu operations About using the character set screen Language In some cases you may be prompted to enter Select language settings for audio (if a programme is characters. See below for details. broadcast in more than one language) and MHEG5 service.
DTV menu operations EXAMPLE: Favourite Moving “002 ZDF” ahead of “001 ARD”. Assign services to 4 different favourite groups. Default order: Press a/b to select the desired service in 001rs002rs003rs004. Press a/b to select the desired service. Sorted order: Press a/b to select the desired service Press on the remote control.
DTV menu operations Installation Select Use this function to jump to the specific service in This section describes how to reconfigure the DTV one step. This is useful when there are many services settings after conducting Initial auto installation displayed on screen to scroll through. (DTV) on page 8.
DTV menu operations Carrier Setup System Setup This is provided for you to rename (label), erase, or re- Configure On-Screen Display and Child Lock settings. scan carriers. “Carrier” in this context refers to a service OSD Setup station that provides a set of individual services. Press c/d to select “Installation”.
DTV menu operations Child Lock Software Upgrade This function allows TV and Radio services to be The software for controlling the built-in DTV decoder restricted. It prevents children from watching violent or can be upgraded when necessary. In Great Britain sexual scenes that may be harmful.
DTV menu operations Common Interface Inserting a CA card Check the detailed information on the CI module A single DVB Common Interface (CI) will be (Common Interface module) and the CA card implemented to allow adoption of a Conditional Access (Conditional Access card) in use.
Useful features (DTV) To watch an event currently on-air, press OK About EPG (OK/Timer). • The TV will show the image in full screen. With the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), you can • Selecting an event that has not yet started will check the schedule of DTV and Radio events, view activate the EPG Timer mode instead.
Useful features (DTV) Using the ESG Viewing a service banner The Electronic Service Guide (ESG) is a simplified A service banner shows event names, start/end time of version of EPG, giving you only essential information of event, and other useful information. current events for faster access.
Useful features (DTV) NOTE Using the multi audio function • When “Subtitle” is set to “On”, the TV will automatically start subtitle presentation if tuned to a programme Change the audio mode and language for the currently containing subtitle data. viewed service.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power. • Check if you pressed B on the remote control unit. (See page 8.) If the indicator on the TV lights up red, press B. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 4.) •...
Appendix Communication procedure PC compatibility chart Send the control commands from the PC via the RS- 232C connector. Horizontal Vertical VESA Resolution The TV operates according to the received command Frequency Frequency Standard and sends a response message to the PC. ✓...
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Operating temperature 0°C to k40°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.
If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.
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