LC-37D40U LC-45D40U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. • Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out. • The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-37D40U model. IMPORTANT: Model No.: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in the space provided. The Serial No.: numbers are located at the rear of the TV. IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol, within an equilateral triangle, CAUTION...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION: DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE. THE PRODUCT MAY FALL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT.
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully before using this product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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 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. • Selecting the location — Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation. • 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 Liquid Crystal panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the panel breaks. • Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. • The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 3,147,264 thin film transistors, giving you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product. Precautions when transporting the TV • When transporting the TV, never carry it by holding onto the speaker. Be sure to always carry the TV by two people holding it with two hands — one hand on each side of the TV.
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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 proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND ANTENNA CLAMP DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE • To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the TV set. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items. • Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling. • Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface of the display panel. Using a hard cloth may scratch the panel surface.
Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit ( g 1) “AAA” size battery ( g 2) AC cord ( g 1) Page 8 Page 8 Page 7 Cable Clamp ( g 1) Cable tie ( g 1) Stand unit ( g 1) Operation manual ( g 1) Page 7 Page 7 Page 6 NOTE • Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV. QUICK REFERENCE Attaching the stand • Before attaching (or detaching) 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.
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QUICK REFERENCE STOP! To safely remove the AQUOS television from the box It's best to use 2 people to remove the AQUOS television for stability. 1. Use the cardboard holders on either side of the AQUOS television to remove it from the box. 2. Remove the cardboard; however, keep the wrapping on the AQUOS television to protect it while moving. 3. Lift onto installation location as the diagram illustrates. 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 pressing on the screen. To clean the outer cabinet, use the same method. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. The screen is glass and can be scratched or broken when dropped or impacted. QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS Attach your antenna to the back of the TV. How to turn on the AQUOS television for the first time. (See page 13.) A) Press POWER on AQUOS television. Connect the AC plug for the AQUOS television into the AC outlet.
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) and ( f ) indications in the battery compartment. NOTE 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. • Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause chemical leakage in old batteries. • Remove batteries as soon as they are worn out. Chemicals that leak from batteries that come in contact with skin can cause a rash. If you find any chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth. • The batteries supplied with this product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions. • If you will not be using the remote control unit for an extended period of time, remove batteries from it. 16 n 4 o (5 m) Remote control 30° 30° sensor IMPORTANT: The POWER indicator on the AQUOS television should light GREEN indicating you have power to the AQUOS television. If the POWER indicator on the AQUOS television still does not light up, press TV POWER on the remote control to turn the power on. IMPORTANT: IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON - UNPLUG THE AQUOS TELEVISION FROM THE OUTLET AND REPEAT THE INSTALLATION STEPS. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ Setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for other device connections (DVD, VCR, AUDIO, etc) in your AQUOS operation manual.
Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION ........1 Using external equipment ........27 Trademarks .............. 2 Displaying an external equipment image ..... 27 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ........3 Connecting a DVD player or a Digital TV STB IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....3 (Air or Cable) ............ 28 Supplied accessories ..........6 Connecting a VCR, game console QUICK REFERENCE ..........6 or camcorder ........... 28 Attaching the stand ..........6 Using Digital Audio Output .
Part names TV (Front) Channel buttons (CH s / r ) INPUT button Volume buttons (VOL l / k ) POWER button Remote control sensor OPC sensor* OPC indicator* POWER indicator** NOTE *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 23.) **See page 14 for TV status indicator.
Part names Remote control unit TV POWER: Switch the TV power on or enters standby mode. (See page 14.) DISPLAY: Display the channel information. SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on and off. External equipment operational buttons: Operate the external equipment. 0 – 9: Set the channel. (See page 16.) • (DOT): (See page 46.) INPUT: Select a TV input source. (TV, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5) (See pages 27 and 31.) VOL k / l : Set the volume. (See page 17.) SURROUND: Select Surround settings. (See page 17.) 10 FREEZE: Set the still image. Press again to return to normal screen. (See page 44.) 11 EXIT: Turn off the menu screen. 12 SLEEP: Set the sleep timer. (See page 35.) 13 AUDIO: Selects the MTS/SAP or the audio mode during multi-channel audio broadcasts. (See page 18.) 14 FUNCTION: Switches the remote control for TV, CBL/ SAT, VCR, DVD and AUDIO operation. Indicator lights up for the current mode. (See pages 44 to 47 for details.)
Preparation 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. Cautions regarding remote control unit • Do not expose the remote control unit to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control unit to liquids, and do not place in an area with high humidity. • Do not install or place the remote control unit under direct sunlight. The heat may cause deformation of the remote control unit. • The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote control sensor on the TV is under direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such cases, change the angle of the lighting or the TV, or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote control sensor. 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. F-type connector 1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without tools (Commercially available). 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 2. A 300-ohm system is a flat “twin-lead” cable that can be attached to a 75-ohm terminal through a 300/75-ohm adapter (Commercially available). 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) F-type connector should be finger-tightened only. NOTICE F-type connector When connecting the RF cable to the TV set, do not tighten...
Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program Turning on the power Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control. • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) POWER NOTE •...
Watching TV Initial setup When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you live. Perform the following steps before you press TV POWER on the remote control unit. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 8.) Connect the antenna cable to the TV.
Watching TV Method 1 Simple button operations for Using CH r / s on the remote control unit or on the changing channels You can change channels in several ways. Method 2 1 Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned channel.
Watching TV Using MUTE on the remote control unit Simple button operations for Mutes the current sound output. changing volume/sound Changing the volume You can change the volume on the TV or on the remote control unit. Press MUTE. • M will be displayed on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is silenced.
Watching TV Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program. This feature The types of audio transmitted in a digital broadcast is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS).
Basic adjustment settings Menu operation buttons Menu items Use the following buttons on the remote control to List of menu items to help you with operations operate the menu. Picture OPC ............. Page 23 Backlight ............ Page 23 Contrast ............. Page 23 Brightness ..........
Basic adjustment settings EZ Setup Channel Setup You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the If initial setup does not memorize all the channels in preset channels. your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channels. Language setting Antenna setting Select from among 3 languages: English, French and...
Basic adjustment settings Channel memory setting Press a / b to select “Antenna Setup - DIGITAL”, and then press ENTER. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. • If you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. See page 38 for setting a secret number.
Basic adjustment settings Using Favorite CH on the menu screen Favorite channel setting You can also set your favorite channels in “Option” on the MENU screen. This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels, in 4 different categories. By setting the favorite Select the channel you want to register as a channels in advance, you can select your favorite favorite channel.
Basic adjustment settings OPC setting Picture adjustments Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Picture”. Press c / d to select “Picture”.
Basic adjustment settings Advanced picture adjustments 3D-Y/C This TV provides various advanced functions for Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl optimizing the picture quality. and cross color noise. Selected item Description Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Standard Normal adjustment Press c / d to select “Picture”.
Basic adjustment settings Sound adjustment Surround You can adjust the sound quality to your preference Surround effects can be set using the “Audio” menu. with the following settings. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Audio”. Press a / b to select “Surround”, and then press ENTER.
Basic adjustment settings Power Control Digital Setup Power control setting allows you to save energy. This setting allows you to optimize the settings of Digital broadcasting. No signal off When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut Audio Setup down if there is no signal for 15 minutes.
Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV like a 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.
Using external equipment Connecting a DVD player or a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2 or INPUT 3 terminals when connecting to a DVD player, a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) and other audiovisual equipment. When using component cable.
Using external equipment Connecting HDMI equipment You can use the INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. When using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable, input the audio signal to AUDIO terminal of INPUT 4. HDMI cable (Commercially available) HDMI equipment Displaying an image from HDMI equipment...
Useful adjustment settings Input Skip Language setting This setting allows you to skip the HDMI Input on the You can also select a language from the Setup menu. Select Input Selection operation. from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Useful adjustment settings Reset Input Select If complex adjustments are made and the settings cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings to the factory preset values. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Reset”, and then press ENTER.
Useful adjustment settings Input Label Picture flip Lets you set the input terminal displayed when using You can set the orientation of the picture. the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Picture Flip”, and then press ENTER.
Useful adjustment settings AV MODE View mode for 4:3 Programs AV MODE gives you six viewing options to choose from Press VIEW MODE. to best match the surrounding environment of the TV, • The View mode menu displays. which can vary due to factors like room brightness, •...
Useful adjustment settings Digital Noise Reduction Output Select Produces a clearer video image. Allows you to select what controls the audio output. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Option”. Press c / d to select “Option”.
Useful adjustment settings Color System Sleep Timer Select the optimum color systems to receive. (Auto, Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically NTSC, PAL-M, PAL-N) switches to standby. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Option”. Press a / b to select “Color System”, and Press SLEEP.
Useful adjustment settings Press CC. Closed Captions and Digital Closed • This will present the Closed Caption information Captions display. Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption Press CC while the Closed Caption decoder. It allows you to view conversations, narration information is still on the screen.
Useful adjustment settings Caption Setup NOTE • For resetting adjustments to the factory preset values, This function allows you to adjust the closed caption a / b ENTER press to select “Reset”, and then press screen appearance to suit your preference. •...
Useful adjustment settings Input the same 4-digit number on the Secret number setting for parental “Reconfirm” screen as in step 5 to confirm. control New Secret No. Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain Secret No. Clear settings from being accidentally changed.
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Useful adjustment settings Changing the secret number Clearing the secret number Allows you to change your current secret number. Allows you to clear your secret number. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a secret Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a secret number.
Useful adjustment settings Parental control (setting V-CHIP level) V-CHIP is an electronic filtering 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 viewing while blocking ones judged not suitable.
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Useful adjustment settings Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines) Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA). Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “TV Guidelines”, and then press ENTER.
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Useful adjustment settings 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, nudity, sexuality and mature themes.
Useful adjustment settings Canadian English ratings Canadian French ratings Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Canadian English ratings. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Can. French Ratings”, and then press ENTER.
Other viewing options Freezing images Presetting remote control function Allows you to capture and freeze an image from a You can operate the connected AV products (AV moving image that you are watching. Receiver, Cable Box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, LD) using the presetting manufacturer function of your remote control unit. Press FREEZE. • A moving image is captured. Press FREEZE again to cancel the function. NOTE Presetting manufacturer codes • When this function is not available, “No displaying still image available.” will display. • The still image automatically goes out after 30 minutes. Press FUNCTION until the LED for your • If you are using the freeze function and a broadcast device lights up. activates the V-CHIP BLOCK, the freeze function will be cancelled and a V-CHIP BLOCK message will appear. After the LED for your device lights up, press FUNCTION and DISPLAY at the same time to enter the code registration mode. The LED will blink. Press 0–9 to enter the manufacturer code. (See page 45.) • Preset mode is finished once the LED no longer lights up.
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Other viewing options Manufacturer codes REMOTE CONTROL CODE REMOTE CONTROL CODE VCR BRAND DVD/LD BRAND NUMBER NUMBER REMOTE CONTROL CODE CATV/SAT BRAND NUMBER NOTE • Numbers marked with * are SAT codes, all others are CATV codes. REMOTE CONTROL CODE AUDIO BRAND NUMBER...
Other viewing options 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. SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off. 0–9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch. FLASHBACK * Press to switch between the current channel and the channel you were watching immediately before. CH r / s Press CH r or CH s to tune in a higher or lower channel. * Some manufacturers do not preset FLASHBACK. NOTE • CABLE and SAT cannot be selected at the same time. SAT control buttons SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off. 0–9, • (DOT) Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch.
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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. CH r / s Press to select the channel of the TV tuner on the VCR. SOURCE POWER Turns the power of the VCR on and off. Sets pauses and still pictures. Rewinds the tape and allows picture search. Stops the tape transport. Starts recording. Rapidly advances the tape and allows picture search. Starts playback. DVD control buttons The remote control unit button will function as follows when the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is set to DVD. • Press INPUT until the input connected to the DVD player is selected. The following 1 to 10 can be used to control the DVD player. Pressing quickly once takes you to the start of the next chapter. Each time you press it, you move ahead to the start of the next chapter. Pressing quickly once takes you to the start of the chapter currently playing. Each time you press it, you move back to the start of the previous chapter.
• Installing the TV 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.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 14.) If the indicator on the TV does not light up, press POWER on the TV. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 7.) •...
12 inch Remote control unit ( m 1), AC cord ( m 1), “AAA” size battery ( m 2), Cable clamp ( m 1), Accessories Cable tie ( m 1), Stand unit ( m 1), Operation manual ( m 1) Operating temperature e 32°F to e 104°F (0°C to e 40°C) * Emergency alert messages via Cable are unreceivable. • As 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. Optional accessory Part name Part number The listed optional accessory is available for the Liquid Wall mount bracket AN-37AG2 Crystal Television. Please purchase it at your nearest shop.
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CLEARING THE SECRET NUMBER If you forget the secret number, clear the secret number using the following procedure. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “EZ Setup”, “CH Setup”, “Parental CTRL” or “Reset”, and the Secret number input screen displays.
Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer.
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