Sharp Aquos LC-32D5U, Aquos LC-37D5U, Aquos LC-26D5U Operation Manual

LC-37D5U LC-32D5U LC-26D5U

LIQUID CRYSTALTELEVISION

ENGLISH

OPERATION MANUAL

• The illustrations and on-screen displaysinthis 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

the LC-32D5U model.

IMPORTANT: To

aid reportingincase of loss or theft, please record

the TV's model and serial numbers

the space provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the TV.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Model No.:

Serial No.:

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

•

RISKOFELECTRIC SHOCK DO

NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle

intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions

the

literature accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO

WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION:

NOT

PLACE

THIS

PRODUCTONAN

UNSTABLE

CART,

STAND,

TRIPOD,

BRACKET,

TABLE.

THE

PRODUCT

MAY

FALL

CAUSING

SERIOUS

PERSONAL

INJURY

AND

SERIOUS

DAMAGETOTHE

PRODUCT

USE

ONLY

WITHACART,

STAND,

TRIPOD,

BRACKET,ORTABLE

RECOMMENDEDBYTHE

MANUFACTURERORSOLD

WITH

THE

PRODUCT

THE

MANUFACTURER'S

INSTRUCTIONS

WHEN

INSTALLING

THE

PRODUCT

AND

USE

MOUNTING

ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDEDBYTHE

MANUFACTURER. A PRODUCT

AND

CART

COMBINATION

SHOULDBEMOVED

WITH

CARE.

QUICK

STOPS,

EXCESSIVE

FORCE,

AND

UNEVEN

SURFACES

MAY

CAUSE

THE

PRODUCT

AND

CART

COMBINATIONTOOVERTURN.

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WARNING:

FCC

Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly

approved

the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION:

This product satisfies

FCC

regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unittoother

equipment.

prevent electromagnetic interference

with

electric appliances suchasradios and televisions, use

shielded cables and connectors

for

connections.

DECLARATIONOFCONFORMITY

SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-37D5U SHARP LIQUID

CRYSTAL

TELEVISION, MODEL LC-32D5U SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-26D5U This devicecomplies

with

Part15of

the

FCC

Rules. Operation is subjecttothe

following

two

conditions:

(1)

This device may

not

cause harmful interference, and

(2)

this device

must

accept any interference

received, including interference

that

may

cause undesired operation.

RESPONSIBLE

PARTY:

SHARP

ELECTRONICS

CORPORATION

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135

TEL:

1-800-BE-SHARP

For Business Customers:

URL

http://www.sharpusa.com

INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply

with

the limits

for

a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to

Part

the

FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

not

installed and used in accordance

with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there

no guarantee that interference will

not

occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

television reception, which

can

determined by turning the equipment

off

and on, the userisencouraged to

try

to correct the interference by

one

moreofthe following measures:

-Reorientorrelocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase

the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect

the equipment intoanoutlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiverisconnected.

-Consult

the dealeroran

experienced radiofTV technician

for

help.

"Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry

practical:'

This product utilizes tin-lead solder,

and

fluorescent lamp containing a small amountofmercury. Disposal of these

materials may

regulated duetoenvironmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact

your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eia.org

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER

Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television.Toensure 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

Electricityisused to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority

safety. However,

improper use can result

electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following

instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product.

ensure your safety and prolong the service life of

your liqUid Crystal Television, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

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apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any

way,

such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into

the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,

has been

dropped.

15) Power Sources - This product should

operated only from the type of power source indicatedonthe

marking label.

you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

16) Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17) Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result

a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid

of any kind on the product.

18) Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

When theACcord or plug is damaged, b)Ifliquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c)

If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result

damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to its normal operation,

If the product has been dropped or damagedinany

way,

and

When the product exhibits a distinct changeinperformance - this indicates a need for service.

19) Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified

the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result

fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

20) Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is

proper operating condition.

21) Wall or ceiling mounting - When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Water and Moisture -

not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub,

wash bowl, kitchen sink,

laundry tub;ina wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the

like.

• Stand -

not place the productonan

unstable cart, stand, tripodortable. Placing the

product on

unstable base can cause the product to fall, resultinginserious personal

injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket

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

direct sunlight and good ventilation.

• Ventilation - The vents and other openings

the cabinet are designed for ventilation.

not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause

overheating and/or shorten the life of the product.

not place the productona bed, sofa,

rug

other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This productisnot

designed for built-in installation; do not place the product

inanenclosed place such as a

bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation

provided or the manufacturer's instructions are

followed.

• The Liquid Crystal panel used

this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when \ \ I I

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the product is dropped or applied with impact.Becareful not to be injured by broken glass

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piecesincase the panel breaks.

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• 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

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

red.

Please note

that this does not affect the performance of your product.

Precautions when transporting the TV

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When transporting the

TV,

never carry it by holding onto the speaker.Besuretoalways

carry theTVby two people holding it with two

hands-one

handoneach side of the Display.

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• Lightning -

For

added protection for this television equipment during a lightning

storm, or when it

left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.

• Power Lines -

outside antenna system should not be locatedinthe vicinity of

overhead power lines or other electric light

power circuits, or where it can fall

into such power lines or circuits.

When

installinganoutside antenna system, extreme

care should be taken

keep from touching such power linesorcircuits as contact

with them might be fatal.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Outdoor Antenna Grounding -Ifan

outside antennaisconnected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna

system

groundedsoas 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

antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE

ANTENNA GROUNDINGASPER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC

-NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL

CODE

ANTENNA LEAD

WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE

UNIT

(NEC

SECTION

810-20)

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GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

(NEC

SECTION

810-21)

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GROUND

CLAMPS

POWER

SERVICE

GROUNDING

ELECTRODE

SYSTEM

(NEC

ART

250,

PART

•Toprevent fire, never place any type of candleorflamesonthe topornear the

set.

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•Topreventfire or shock hazard, do not expose this producttodripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product.

•Toprevent fire or shock hazard, do not place theACpower cord under theTVset or other heavy items.

•

Turn

off the main power and unplug theACcord from the wall outlet before handling.

• Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface of the

panel. Using a hard cloth

may scratch the panel surface.

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• Use a soft damp clothtogently wipe the panel when it

really dirty. B

(It may scratch the panel surface when wiped strongly.)

•

the panelisdusty, useananti-static brush, whichiscommercially available, to

clean

it.

•Toprotect the panel, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleanersorchemical cloth

clean

it,

such materials may damage the panel surface.

• Do not display a still picture for a long time,

this could causeanafterimage to remain.

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QUICK REFERENCE

Use the cardboard holdersoneither side of the

AQUaS

television to remove

from the box.

Remove the cardboard; however, keep the wrappingonthe AQUaS television to protect

while moving.

Lift onto installation locationasthe diagram illustrates.

STOP! To safely remove the AQUOS television from the box

It's best to use 2 people to remove the AQUaS television for stability.

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Ventilation &Cleaning Tips

Keep your

AQUaS

televisionina well ventilated area and make sure not to placeitby a

heat source or use near water. The AQUaS television

designed for AC use only and

should be used with supplied

cord.

Clean the screen by spraying a soft lint free cloth with water to lightly moisten. Gently wipe and avoid pressing

the screen.Toclean the outer cabinet, use the same

method.

not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

The screen

glass and can be scratched or broken when dropped or impacted.

QUICK

INSTALLATION TIPS

Facing the back of the AQUaS television, remove the terminal cover.

Bundle the cords properly with a cable clamp and cable tie, and close the terminal cover.

VOL

+ V

POWER

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III

POWER

paWER indicatoronthe front of the

AQUaS

television lights blue.

How to turnonthe AQUaS television for the first time. A)

Press POWERonAQUaS television.

• TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT TOUCH UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLESWITH THE

CORD CONNECTED.

Attach your antenna to the back of the

TV.

(See

page 16.)

Connect the AC plug for the

AQUaS

television

into the wall outlet.

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Press down the upper hooks to

remove the cover

toward you.

o 0

T'~·'

paWER indicator

• Speaker cannot be detached from the

TV.

•TVangle cannot be adjusted.

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QUICK REFERENCE

If the remote control fails to operateTVfunctions, replace the batteriesinthe remote control unit.

1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert

two

"AAA" size batteries 3 Close the battery cover.

(supplied with the product).

• Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding

to the

(+)

and

(-)

indicationsinthe battery compartment.

Improper use of batteries can resultinchemical leakage or explosion.Besure 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

old batteries.

• Remove batteries as soon as they are worn out. Chemicals that leak from batteries that come

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

extended period of time, remove batteries from

it.

IMPORTANT:

The

POWER

indicatoronthe AQUOS television should light blue indicating you have power to the AQUOS

television.

the

POWER

indicatoronthe AQUOS television still does not light up, press

POWER

the remote control to turn the power on.

IMPORTANT:

THE UNIT DOES NOT

POWERON- UNPLUG

THE

AQUOS TELEVISION

FROM

THE

OUTLET AND

REPEAT

THE INSTALLATION

STEPS.

YOU

STILL ENCOUNTER NO

POWER,

PLEASE

CONTACTUSAT

1-800-BE-SHARP.

Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for

setup and basic channel setup functions

and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for other device connections (DVD,

VCR,

AUDIO, etc)inyour

AQUOS operation manual.

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QUICK REFERENCE

GUIDE ON SCREENTM QUICK SETUP SHEET

Once you set up theTV according to this operation manual, you are ready to set upTV Guide On Screen!

Note:

Guide

Screen™

interactive program guide supports cable-ready, cable box and digital cable

services as well as over-the-air broadcast. It does not provide listings for satellite services.

Use the TV remote for On-Screen Setup

Press

lar./.....

and ENTER to highlight an

item

ina

Setup screen.

® Press ENTER to select that item.

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Place the G-LINK cable{s)

control a

VCR,

place one of the G-LINK

cables underneath the

VCR

approximately 1

inch

front of the sensor you foundinstep

2. If you have a cable box, place the other GLINK cable approximately 1 inch

front of

the sensor you found

step

2. Use the double-sided tape to secure each G-LINK cable.

G-L1NK

cable

Find the VCR and Cable Box IR Sensors.

control recording, find the VCR'sIRsensor.

Turn the VCR off.

® Hold the

VCR

remote so thatittouches the

front of the VCR (Figure

1).

Move

the

remote

across

the

front

while

pressing POWER (Figure 2).

(You

must press and release the power button each time you move the remote; holding down the button will not work).

@ When the

VCR

powers on, you have found

the sensor.

@ Remember the location of the sensor, and

to step

you

have a cable box, repeat this procedure using the cable box and its remote, and then go to step

Figure 1 Figure 2

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G-LINK

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Find and Connect the included G-LINKcable into the G-LINK terminal.

G-LINK cable with Double-Sided Tape

Note: If you press ENTER and the screen does not change, make sure that the batteriesinthe remote control are properly installed. If you need to control a

cable

box

and/or a VCR,

complete steps 1 through

If not,goto step

Follow the on-screen instructions

you previously skippedTVGuide On Screen setup,

you see the Reminder Screen.

After completing the

TV's

initial setup, you see the

TV Guide On Screen Setup Welcome Screen. Note: If

Guide On Screen is not set up, pressing TV

GUIDE while watching

will display the Welcome

Screen.

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QUICK REFERENCE

On-Screen Setup

•TVGuide

uses setup information to provideTVlistings and lineups.

This screen indicates you have successfully completed setup for

GuideOnScreen.

Important: Power off your recorder overnight and if you have a cable box, leave it on.

Within 24 hours, you will begin

receive

program listings.

Note: If you have a cable box, itisnormal for theTVto switch channelsonthe cable box while the unit

setting up. DO NOT interfere

with the process.Ifyou want to resume

viewing

and stop the

from

changing

channels, you need to poweronthe

TV.

This screen gives helpful information about

GuideOnScreen.

Congratulations, you are done!

This screen asks you to confirm that the settings are correct.

the answeris"YES", you

l\'

next see the screeninstep

11. If the answeris"NO", you

are returned

step 5 from where you can change any incorrect information by repeating the Setup process.

This screen asks you about a VCR.

the answeris"YES", you are directed through additional screens, which include selecting and verifying the

VCR

brand. When successfully completed, you next see the screen

step 10 which asks about confirming all

of your settings.

the answeris"NO", you next see the screeninstep

10 which asks about confirming all of your settings.

the United States,TVGUIDE and other related marks

are

registered

marks

Gemstar-

Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates.InCanada, TV

GUIDEisa registered mark of Transcontinental Inc.,

and is used

under

license

Gemstar-TV

Guide

International, Inc.

This screen asks you

about

antenna

connection.

If the answer is "YES", you may see

additional

screen

select the input. Then you next see the screeninstep 8 about confirming your basic settings.

the answer is "NO", you next see the screeninstep

8 about confirming your basic settings.

Important: If you selected that you

not

have cable service connected to this

the previous screens, you must select "YES"

this screen to receive a channel lineup and

listings.

This screen asks you if the

settings

are

correct, so

far.

If the answer is "YES" I you next see

information screen and then the screen in

step 9 which asks about

a VCR. If

the answeris"NO", you

are returned

step5,from where you can change any incorrect information by repeating the Setup process.

These screens ask you about cable.

If the answer is "YES", you next see a screen about a cable

box. If the answer is "NO", you next see the screen

step

7 which asks about

antenna connection. If the answer is "YES", you

are directed through additional screens, which include selecting the input used on theTVfor the cable

box and verifying the cable

box brand. When successfully completed, you next see the screen

step 7 which asks about

antenna connection.

• Please refer to the note on step 4 in page21for

details.

If the answer is "NO", you next see the screen

step

7 which asks about

antenna connection.

Press

~/~

move the highlight. Press 0-9

./T

to enter a ZIP Code or Postal Code.

The first two screens ask you about your location.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 QUICK REFERENCE 6 Contents 10 Trademarks

PATENT

NOTiCE..........................................

11 Supplied accessories 12 Part names 13

TV (Front) , 13 TV

(Rear)

.. .. ..

Remote control unit 15

Preparation 16

Using the remote control unit 16

Cautions regarding remote control unit 16

Antennas . . ... ...... 16

WatchingTV 17

Turning on the

power

.. .. .. .. .. .. ..

Turning off the

power.....

.. .. .. ..

Initial

setup.............................................

Using the TV

GuideOnScreen™

(Interactive Program Guide) 19

Guide

On Screen Initial setup 20

UsingTVGuideOnScreen........................

Program recording using

LISTINGS function 27

Using Reminder

function..

......... .. 27

Using SCHEDULE

function........................

Changing

system settings

Changing

channel

display

Changing

default options 32

Changing

channels-Air/Cable......... ...34

Changing

volume/sound 35

Setting MTS/SAP stereo

mode

Setting Digital

broadcasting

audio

mode......

Connecting

Digital

Cable

Module 37

Basic adjustment settings 38

input

mode

items........................

input

mode

items........................

EZ setup

Channel Setup 40 Antenna Setup - DIGITAL - Air 42 Standby

Mode

........

.. ..

.... .

Favorite channel setting 43 Language

setting 43

Picture adjustments 44

OPC

setting.......................................

C.M.S. (Color

Management

System) 45 Color temperature 46 Black 46 3D-Y/C 46 Monochrome 47 Film

Mode

(3:2 pUll-down) 47

I/P Setting 47

Sound

adjustment....................................

Dolby

Virtual 48

Power Control , 49

Power control forAVsource 49 Power control for PC source 49

Digital Setup 50

Video

Setup.

...................................... 50

Audio

Setup

Using external equipment 52

Displayinganexternal

equipment

image.

.. 52

Connecting a DVD player 53 Connecting a VCR ...

.. ..

Connecting a

game

console

camcorder

Connecting a Digital

STB (Air or Cable) 55

Connecting HDMI

equipment.....................

Displaying an

image

from HDMI

equipment

. . ... ...... 56

Connecting a PC 57 Connecting D-VHS decks/AV-HDD recorder/

Blu-ray Disc recorder (LLINK connection) 58 About

LLiNK 58

i.L1NK connection 58

Connecting two or more LLiNK devices 58 Setting the Recording

Mode

(i.L1NK) 59

Setting the Standby

Mode

(LLlNK) 59

Selecting an LLiNK

device

Disabling the TV's operation of

an LLiNK

device

Deleting registered i.L1NK

devices

Controlling an LLiNK

device

Automatic input switching to i.L1NK 62 Recording digital

programs

with a D-VHS

deck

(LLlNK) 62

Recording digital programs with AV-HDD

recorder/Blu-ray Disc recorder

Playing

back

using REC LIST (LLlNK) 63

Useful adjustment settings... 64

Image

position (AV input

mode

only) 64

Moving the picture on the screen

Auto Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) 65 Fine Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) 65 Input Select 66 Input Label 67 Picture Flip 67 AV

MODE

View

mode

for 4:3 Programs

View

mode

for HD Programs 68

View

mode

(forPCinput

mode)

Input signal (forPCinput

mode)

Digital Noise Reduction 70 Audio

Only 70

Output

Select

Quick Shoot

Sleep Timer

Program Title Display

.. .... .. ..

Closed Captions and Digital Closed

Captions 73

Caption Size .................................... 74

Font Style. .......................................

74 Foreground Color 75 Foreground

Opacity

75 Background Color 75 Background

Opacity...

.. .. .. .. ..

76 Character Edge 76

Secret

number

setting for parental control

(AV input

mode

only) 77 Parental control (setting V-CHIP level) 79 How

to temporarily release

the V-CHIP BLOCK 83

Reactivating the temporarily released

V-CHIP BLOCK 83

Contents

Other viewing options 84

Viewing information of the program 84

Picture and still image 84 Presetting remote control function 85

Appendix 90

Removing the stand 90 Setting the

TVonthe wall .....

.. ..

.... 90

Troubleshooting

91 Troubleshooting-TV GuideOnScreen 92 Troubleshooting-Digital broadcasting 93 PC

compatibility chart 93

RS-232C port specifications

Specifications . ... 96

Optional accessories

.. .. ..

Dimensional drawings 97

Trademarks

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• Manufactured under license from SSE Sound, Inc. Licensed by SSE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897. SSE and SSE symbol are registered trademarks of SSE Sound, Inc.

• "HDMI, the HDMIIogo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC."

• CableCARDTM is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.

• In the United States, TV GUIDE and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its affiliates.

Canada, TV GUIDE is a registered mark of Transcontinental Inc., andisused

under license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.

•Itis

the intent of Sharp that this product be usedinfull compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that

prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that

protected by

U.S.

patents and other intellectual property

rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and

intended for home and

other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly

prohibited.U.S.

Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; 6,381,747; and 6,516,132.

• This digital television

capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming

by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. A security card provided by your cable operator

required to view encrypted digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services suchasvideoon-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of a set-top box. For more information call your local cable operator.

• The

GuideOnScreen systemismanufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of

its affiliates.

PATENT NOTICE

TheTVGuideOnScreen systemisprotected by one or more of the following issued United States patents 6,498,895, 6,418,556, 6,331,877; 6,239,794; 6,154,203; 5,940,073; 4,908,713; 4,751,578; 4,706,121.

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Supplied

accessories

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

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• Always use theACcord supplied with the

LCD-TV.

Part names

INPUT button*

POWER button

Channel

Volume buttons

(Val

- / + ) buttons**

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indicator

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(See

page

45.)

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Part names

i.L1NK terminals

G-L1NK terminal

INPUT 1

terminals

AC INPUT terminal

INPUT 4 terminal

RS-232C terminal

DIGITAL AIR

terminal

RESET*

* Press RESET if the

cannot return to its original state after performing various operations.

•AVMODE resets to DYNAMIC (Fixed)

•

channel returns to initial channel (Air:2ch, Cable: 1 or 2ch)

•

Audio

setting initializes

•

Dolby

Virtual resets to off

•

Image

position initializes

** Press SYSTEM RESET if the

does

not operate after starting up.

• Pressing RESET will not work if theTVisinstandby

mode.

• Pressing

RESET will not delete channel preset or secret number. See

page

78 for clearing the secret

number

when you

know it. See

page

98 for initializing to the factory preset values when you forget your secret number.

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Part names

6 AIR: Receives air signal. 7 CABLE: Receives cable signal.

8 VOL

+/-:

Sets the volume. (See page 35.)

9 [][]Virtual: Selects Virtual Dolby Surround settings. (See

page 35.)

10 INFO: Displays the program information screen. (See

page 84.)

RECORD: Records the program to equipment (capable

of recording). (See page 27.) InTVGuideOnScreen, initiates the recording process.

12 EXIT: Turns off the menu screen and

Guide On

Screen.

13 FAVORITE CH

A,B,C,D:Selects four preset favorite channelsinfour different categories. (See page 43 for details.) While watching, you can toggle the selected channels by pressing

A,B,C and D.

DAY

-/DAY

InTVGuideOnScreen, moves forward

or backward

24 hour incrementsinthe listing grid.

14 AUDIO: Selects the MTS/SAP or the audio mode during

multi-channel audio broadcasts. (See page 36.)

15 SLEEP: Sets the sleep timer. (See page 71.) 16 LLINK: Displays the i.LINK panel. (See page 60.) 17 FUNCTION: Switches the remote control for

TV,

CBL/

SAT,

VCR,

DVD

and AUDIO operation. Indicator lights

up for the current mode. (See pages 85 to 88 for details.)

enter the code registration mode, you need to press

FUNCTION and DISPLAY at the same time.

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When pressed all buttons on the remote control unit will light. The lighting will turn off if no operations are performed within about 5 seconds. This button

used

for performing operations

low-light situations.

19 VIEW MODE: Selects the screen size. (See pages 68

and 69.)

ENT: Enters a channel selection when choosing with

the

0-9 buttons.

FLASHBACK:

Returns to the

channel

external input mode. (See page 34.)

22 INPUT: Selects a Liquid Crystal Television input source.

(TV,

CableBox, INPUT1,INPUT2,INPUT3,INPUT

INPUT5,i.LINK) (See pages 52 and 66.)

If the CableBox

set upintheTVGuideOnScreen

setting menu, the CableBox option appears.

!\/V:

Selects the channel.IntheTVGuide

Screen, moves one page up or one page downinthe

LISTINGS grid.

MUTE: Mutes the sound. (See page 35.)

GUIDE: Displays

Guide On Screen.

MENU: Displays the menu screen.

J../'Y

~/~

/ENTER:

Selectsadesired

item on the

screen.

RETURN: Returns to the previous menu screen.

FREEZE: Sets the still image. Press again to return to

normal screen. (See page 84.)

CC: Displays captions when receiving closed-caption

signals. (See page 73.)

EDIT: Registers favorite channel.

MODE: Selects

audio or video setting. (See

page 68.)

(AV

mode: STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME,

USER,

DYNAMIC (Fixed), DYNAMIC.PCmode:

STANDARD, USER.)

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POWER: Switches the Liquid Crystal Television

power on or enters Standby mode. (See page 17.)

DISPLAY: Displays the channel information. SOURCE

POWER: Turns the power of the external

equipment on and off.

External equipment operational buttons: Operates

the external equipment.

9/-

(DOT): Sets the channel.

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Preparation

Use the remote control unit by pointingittowards the remote control sensor

the

TV.

Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor

may prevent proper operation.

expose

addition, do not expose the

remote control unit to liquids, and do not place

inanarea with high humidity.

•

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

the remote control sensor

theTVis

under direct sunlight or strong lighting.Insuch cases, change the

angle of the lighting or the

TV,

or operate the remote control unit closer to the

remote control sensor.

enjoy a clearer picture, useanoutdoor antenna. The followingisa brief explanation of the types of connections

that are used for a coaxial cable.

your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable withanF-type connector,

plug

into the antenna terminal at the rear of theTVset.

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).

F-type connector

---II-

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

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).

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300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)

F-type connector

shouldbefinger-tightened

only.

When connecting theRFcable to theTVset, do not tighten F-type connector with tools. If tools are used, it may cause damage to your

set.

(The breaking of internal

circuit

etc.)

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available)

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ANTENNA ANTENNA

Combination

VHF/UHF antenna

Separate VHF/UHF

antenna

Home Antenna

Cable without a CATV Cable

lead-In

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terminal (75-ohm)

converter

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Connecting Antenna Cable

Dependingonyour reception environment either CABLEINor AIR

may be used, or both

CABLE

and AIRINmay be

used.

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WatchingTV

Simple operations for \fI/atching aTVprogram

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POWER

Press POWER on theTVor press

POWER on the remote

control.

• POWER indicator (Blue): TheTVis

on. (After a few seconds, a window

appears with sound.)

POWEfl

OPCJDL

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POWER indicator

OPC/DL indicator

POWER

VCR

AUDIO

CBLlSAT

DVD

FUNCTION

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MODE

• The initial setup starts when theTVpowers on for the first time.Ifthe

TV has been turned on before, theEZsetup will notbeinvoked. See page 39 for performing

setup from the Setup menu.

Press POWER on theTVor press TV POWER on the remote control.

• TheTVenters standby mode and the imageonthe screen disappears.

• The POWER indicator

theTVgradually turns off.

•Ifyou are not going to use thisTVfor a long period of time, be sure

remove theACcord from the power outlet.

• Please do not unplug theACcord when the OPC/DL indicator is red.

TV status indicator (POWER)

TV status indicator (OPC/DL)

ON OFF/Standby

Lighting (Blue) Lights off

"Off" is selected

OPC setting Lights off

"On" or "On:Display" is selected

OPC setting

Lighting (Green)

CableCARD is downloading data

Lighting (Red)

GuideOnScreen systemisdownloading data

Lighting (Red)

Timer recording (in

Guide On Screen system)isin

Lighting (Red)

progress TV

Guide On Screen system is preparing to start timer

Lighting (Red)

recording or display reminder screen

*OPC: Optical Picture Control *Dl:

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WatchingTV

When you turn on theTVfor the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you live. Perform the following steps before you press

POWER

the remote control unit.

Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 7.)

2. Connect the antenna cable to the

TV.

(See

page

16.)

3. Plug

the AC cord to the AC outlet. (See page 6.)

Mode1:StartingTVis

quick

from standby.

Mode

Power consumptionissmall at the standby.

Standby Mode setting

Select the standby setting. (See page 42.)

Channel search

Channel auto search makes theTVlook for

all channels viewable

the set area.

Example

Press

~/~

to select "Yes" for ANALOG, then press T

to move down. Press

~/~

to select

"Yes"

for DIGITAL (Air), then press

T to move down.

Press

~/~

to select "Yes" for DIGITAL (Cable), and

press

T to move down.

Select "Search Start", and then press

ENTER.

• This operation makes theTVsearch for both

ANALOG,

DIGITAL (Air) and DIGITAL (Cable) channels.

Language setting

Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. Press

./T

to select the desired language

listed on the screen, and then press ENTER.

• When the CableCARD is inserted, power consumption will be higher.

TV Guide On Screen setting

Press ENTER to continue the setting. (See page

20.)

Antenna setting

Make sure what kind of connection is made with your

TV.

Press

~/~

to select "Air", "Cable" for ANALOG, then

press T to move down. Press

~/~

to select "Standard", "HRC" or "IRC" for DIGITAL (Cable). Press ENTER to enter the setting.

• There are 3 kinds of

CATV

system, including Standard,

HRC and IRC. Select the one that matches to your

TV.

• Some items are not

selectable

because

the antenna

setting

linked to theTVGuide On Screen setting.

• DIGITAL(Cable) setting cannot be selected when a proper

CableCARD

inserted.

• Make sure what kind of connection

made with your

TV.

•Ifno channelisfound, make sure what kind of connection is

made with yourTVand tryEZsetup again. (See page

39.)

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WatchingTV(TV Guide

Screen)

Viewers may set reminders to ensure they never miss their favorite programs.

Reminders can even be setto automatically turn on the

when a program begins.

Important!

TheTVGuide On Screen system automatically comes

up when you turn

the

LCD-TV.

You

can turn off this

feature by changing default options. (See page 32 for

details.)

Screen Components

Info Box

Tile

Names and categories of the selected programs

Service Bar

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Video Window

The screening times of the

selected programs

Panel Channel Ad Logo

Video Windows - displays the last

program or the

preview of the next

program

Service Bar - provides access to the 4 main Guide

Services(LISTINGS/SEARCH/SETUP/SCHEDULE)

Tile - displays program title

Info Box - provides information for a highlighted item

Channel Logo - identifies network

PanelAd- displays promotion.al information

• A

VCR

or a supported i LINK recording device is required

for one-touch recordings. If you

connect

a VCR, it is

recommended

that you

connectitaccording

to the

instructions on pages 8 and 54.

SEARCH Feature

1. Viewers can search for programs by categories such as

HDTV,

movies, sports or children's shows. Within categories, viewers can sort by show type, such as baseball or football.

Viewers can sort alphabetically, orbya keyword such as a show title or a starring actor.

One-touch Recording

1.Torecord, viewers simply highlight a program title and then press a button

the remote control.

Guide

On Screen will

automatically

record the

program.

Programs may be set to record one time or every time they

air.

• Over-the-air or cable access to stations carryingTVGuide On Screen data

required for theTVGuideOnScreen

systemtooperate.

The

data

provider

may

elect

discontinue the service or it may cease to be available

in your area.Ineither of these cases, theTVGuideOnScreen feature will not function.

Also, since the program information provided by

Guide

On Screen system

based on your location, you will need

run

SETUP againifyou move to a different ZIP or postal

code.

About the Key features of TV Guide On Screen

LISTINGS Service

Displays eight days of viewers' local program listings and descriptions for broadcast and cable.

Viewers

can

tune to any

program,

schedule

program to record, or set a reminder.

The Video Window lets viewers monitor the last

channel tuned while viewing program listings, or preview channels as they

page

through listings.

Color-coded program genres help viewers quickly identify movies, sports, and children's programming.

The

Guide On Screen systemisa free, on-screen interactive television program guide ("IPG") built into your LCD-TV. The

Guide

Screen system was

developed to help today's

viewers, overwhelmed by myriad viewing choices, find what they want to watch quickly and easily, directly from their

screen.

The

Guide On Screen System displays all the major

channels and programs availableinthe viewer's

household.

Information on the selected programs

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WatchingTV(TV Guide On Screen)

Press l../T to selectanoption.

• "Set upTVGuideOnScreen now": Basic initial setup will start.

• "Remind me to set it

later": Returns to

watching

TV.

• "Don't remind me again": Returns to watching TV

and

stops

the

reminder

screen

from

appearing upon powering on.

Press TV GUIDE to start setup.

Press

ENTER. Basic initial setup will start.

IMPORTANT: When usingTV Guide On Screen or if program information does not download, please follow the instructions below.

TheTVmust be off to download information.

Leave yourTVoff overnight to receive the initial

download

your area.

(Refer to Troubleshooting-TV Guide On Screen

page 92 for details.)

• If you

decide

not to set up the Guide now, this reminder

screen will appear each time you power

the LCD-TV

(except if you selected "Don't remind me again").

Reminder screen

you previously skipped Guide setup you will see the

Reminder Screen when you poweronyour

LCD-TV.

The Guide uses Setup information to provide you with

show listings and lineups

your area - which are

updated several times a day. Once you setup the LCD-

according to this operation manual, you are ready

to set up

GuideOnScreen.

• The programisset to Record but is

currently

off.

(The

program

remainsinschedule.)

• The programissuspended due

to a schedule conflict. (The program remains

Schedule.)

•

Recording

resumes

when

the

conflict no longer exists.

• The program is set

remind once.

Other

frequencies

are

Daily (manual recording only), Regularly, and Weekly.

• The programissettoremind but

is currently off. (The program remains in

Schedule.)

• The program is suspended due to a schedule conflict. (The program remains

Schedule.)

• Remind resumes when the conflict no longer exists.

• The program

set to record once.

•

Other

frequencies

are

Daily (manual recording only), Regularly, and Weekly.

•

rating for the program.

• Closed Captionisavailable for the program.

• The program

availableinStereo.

• The program is new (not a repeat program).

• The program

presentedinHigh-

Definition

TV,ifavailable.

• Elapsed time

current program.

This

appears

LISTINGS,

and

when

INFO

pressed while watching

TV.

Record suspend

Remind suspend

Record

offl

Record once

Remind once

Remind

off

Rating

Stereo

New

HDTV

Progress bar

Icons

The

following

icons

indicate

the

current

program

information and the current and future actions & status.

Info Button

The Info button appearsonthe button bar, if the Info

box size can change and/or if there are add itional Info screens.

• Press INFO on the remote control cycles between Info box sizes, as available.

•

some instances, the Info key is used to page forward, if there are additional pages of information, such as a Panel Ad, Channel Ad, or help text.

Info Box

Info Box contains information about a show, service, ad, or provides general help. A Show Listing Info Box can have up to three sizes: Small, Large, and "No". The default size of the Info Box

Small. Press INFO

to cycle among the sizes.

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WatchingTV(TV GuideOnScreen)

What is your TV tuned to when using the cable box?

Press

./T

to select from "Ch 2", "Ch 3" and

"Ch 4", and then press

ENTER.

• Please consult your cable provider if you are unsure.

•

receiveTVprogram listingsintheTVGuide

Screen system, if you select "Input1"or

"Input

2", please ensure your

cable

box

connected to the input marked "VIDEO" and

proceed to step

Do not connect your cable box to the "COMPONENT" video of INPUT 1 or INPUT

2,asyou will not receive anyTVprogram

listings. If you select "Analog" input, proceed

to step

• If your answeris"No" skip to step 12 on page

22.

Please indicate which input the cable box is plugged into.

Press

./T

select

the

input

you

connected, and then press ENTER.

Is a cable box connected to this TV?

Press

./T

to select "Yes" or "No", and then

press

ENTER.

•ToreceiveTVprogram listingsintheTVGuide On Screen system, please ensure to connect your cable box to the input marked "VIDEO" if you connect your cable box to your LCD-TV using INPUT 1 or INPUT

Do not connect

the cable box to the "COMPONENT" video of INPUT 1 or

INPUT

as you will not receive anyTVprogram listings

through this input.

• If your answer

"No"1 skip to step11on page

22.

Do you have cable service connected to

this

TV?

Press

./T

to select "Yes" or "No", and then

press

ENTER.

Which country is your LCD-TV located in

Press

./T

to select the country.

Enter the ZIP code (or postal code) for your location using the number buttons or

./T.

Basic initial setup

The diagramonthe screen shows the correct way to connect the G-LINK cable from the back of the

to the cable box.

Make sure the

G-LINK

cableisproperly

connected, and then press ENTER.

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WatchingTV(TV GuideOnScreen)

Are the settings correct?

Confirm the settings displayedonthe screen and press

./T

to select

"Yes,

end setup" or "No, repeat setup process", and then press

ENTER.

• If you select "Yes",goto the next step.

• If you selected "No"instep3,you must connect

antenna

to yourTVand

select

"Yes" to

receive a channel lineup and listings.

Do you have an antenna connected to

yourTV?

Press

./T

to select "Yes" or "No", and then

press

ENTER.

Is your cable box now tuned to channel Press ENTER to continue. 09?

Press

./T

to select "Yes", "No" or "Test this

code again", and then press

ENTER. • Please

not use the CableCARD while using

cable

box.

• If you select "Yes"Jgoto the next step.

• If you select "No"J a different

codeistested

the previous screen.

• If you select "Test this

code

again"J the same

code

is tested againinthe previous screen.

TheTVGuideOnScreen system will conduct

a series of tests and when the testing

is completed the next screen will be displayed automatically. Do not press any buttons while testing

in progress.

• Press

1.1

to view more

cable

box brands.

Tune your cable box to channel 02.

Make sure to leave your cable box turned

on, and then press

ENTER.

Selecting the cable box brand name.

Press

./T

to select the cable box brand,

and then press

ENTER.

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WatchingTV(TV Guide On Screen)

Press ENTER to complete the

SETUP.

• If you select "Yes", go to the next step.

• If you select "No", a different

code

is tested

the previous screen.

• If you select "Test this

code

again", the same

code

is tested againinthe previous screen.

Are the settings correct?

Confirm the settings displayed

the screen

and press

./T

to select

"Yes,

end setup" or "No, repeat setup process", and then press ENTER.

Did your VCR stop playing?

Press

./T

to select "Yes", "No" or "Test this

code again", and then press ENTER.

Press ENTER twice to watch

TV.

• Up-to-date listings

will

begin loading over the next 24 hours

when your LCD-1Vispowered off.(Do

not

unplug theACcord.)

• It may take more than one day for all eight days of listings to update. The guide will automatically receive updates during the period when your LCD-TV is turned off.

•Toreceive your channel lineup and program listings, leave your cable box on.

Your

VCR

and LCD-TV should be turned

off overnight.(Do not unplug the AC cord.)

•Torecord aTVprogram, make sure your

cable

boxison. Put a tapeinyour VCR, tune the device to the Line input, then turn the VCR off. (Do not unplug the AC cord.)

•

You

must redo theTVGuide On Screen system setup if

you:

-Move your LCD-TV to a newZIP or postal

code

-Cancel cable service or change

cable

boxes

-Change your VCR brand or model

Turnonyour

VCR

and insert a tape, and then

play

the

media

on the VCR. Then press

ENTER

the remote control of your

TV.

• If you select "Yes",goto the next step.

• If you select "No", setup will end.

TheTVGuide On Screen system will conduct a series of tests and when the testing is completed the next screen will be displayed automatically. Do not press any buttons while testing

progress.

Selecting the VCR brand name.

Press

./T

to select the

VCR

brand, and

then press ENTER.

This screen shows the correct way to connect the G-LINK cable from the back of the

to the recording device. Make sure the G-LINK cable

properly connected, and then press

ENTER.

Use

Guide On Screen to control VCR?

Press

./T

to select

"Yes,

setup

VCR

control"

or "No, end setup", and then press ENTER.

VCR setting

Connect a

VCR

to yourTVand use theTVGuide On Screen system's program listings to easily schedule recordings using the one-touch recording feature.

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WatchingTV(TV Guide On Screen)

Video Window

Lock/Unlock Icon

Press MENU to display the Listings Options.

Press

..../~to highlightthe desired Channel

Logo.

When you enter the Guide, the

program for the current show appearsinthe Video Window. The Video Window also includes a

clock

display

and a

lockl

unlock icon to indicate the status of the Video Window.

You

can set the Video Window to remain on a single channel (locked) or change channels (unlocked) as you navigate through Listings.

How to set the Video Window

Video Window

• Provides directional control.

• When watching

TV,

press

~I"

to scroll

through the channel list.

• The Info Box contains information about a

program,

service,

ad,orprovides

general help. The size of the Info Box can

be set to "Small" or "Large", or not to be displayed by selecting "No". The default size of the Info Box

"Small". Press INFO

to cycle among "Small", "Large" and "No".

• When watching

TV,

enters the Guide and

highlights a program listing.

• Wheninthe Guide, exit the Guide without changing channels.

INFO

GUIDE

Basic buttons on the remote control

How to go to Service Bar

The

service

provided

Guide

On Screen is

composed

four

services:

SETUP, LISTINGS,

SEARCH and SCHEDULE.

make detailed settings for each service, it is necessary to select the service bar and change the selected service.

ENTER

DAY

-/+

~/~

MENU PAGE

A1V

(CH

/\/V)

• Makes a selection or executesanaction.

• With a currently airing

program

listing highlighted, returns to normalTVviewing and tunes to the program channel.

•

Withafuture

airing

program

listing highlighted, displays a Panel menu with viewing options.

• Shows the program listing for a different day.

• Selects the time on the changed listing.

• Moves one page up or one

page

down

the LISTINGS grid.

Press

./T

to select "video" and then press

..../~to select "locked" or "unlocked".

• TheTVGuide On Screen menus showninthis manual are for illustration purposes only. The channels, programs, and TV

Guide On Screen information illustratedinthis manual may not be availableinyour area. The options and features illustratedinthis manual are

subjecttochange

when updates are downloaded from theTVGuide On Screen service to your

TV.

• TheTVGuide On Screen system does not display program listings for satelliteTVsystems.

Choosingaprogramtowatch·Using

the

LISTINGS

Press TV GUIDE.

Press MENU to display "Service Options".

Press

./T

....

to select the program to

watch, and then press

ENTER.

Press

./T

to select "go to Service Bar".

Press ENTER.

• The current position of the cursor is highlightedinyellow.

•Tocancel the Guide screen, pressTVGUIDE.

Changes the day from within LISTINGS

• Press

DAY

-orDAY

+ to select the day you want to

check the

program table.

@)-24

WatchingTV(TV Guide On Screen)

Searching programs

You

can

for

programs

alphabetically,

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