Sharp LC-30AA1M, LC-37AA1M Operating Manual

LC-30AA1M
LC-37AA1M

LCD COLOUR TELEVISION

ENGLISH

OPERATION MANUAL

Contents

Contents …………………………………………………… 1
Dear SHARP customer …………………………………… 2
Important Safety Precautions ………………………… 2
Supplied accessories …………………………………… 5
Preparation ………………………………………………… 6

Where to place the System…………………………… 6
Setting the System …………………………………… 7
Removing the stand and speaker …………………… 11
Setting the Display on the wall ……………………… 12
Setting the AVC System with the stand …………… 12
Inserting the batteries ………………………………… 13
Using the remote control unit ………………………… 13

Cautions regarding remote control unit ……… 13

Part names ………………………………………………… 14

Display ………………………………………………… 14
AVC System …………………………………………… 16
Remote control unit …………………………………… 17

Watching TV ……………………………………………… 18

Basic connection ……………………………………… 18

Connecting to an antenna ……………………… 18

Connecting to the power outlet ………………… 18
Turning on the power ………………………………… 19
Turning off the power ………………………………… 19
Simple button operations for changing channels … 20
Using Flashback (A) on the remote control unit … 20
Simple button operation for changing

volume/sound …………………………………… 21

Basic adjustment settings ……………………………… 24

AV input mode menu items …………………………… 24
PC input mode menu items ………………………… 24
Auto installation ……………………………………… 25
Programme setup……………………………………… 27

Auto search ……………………………………… 27

Manual setting for each channel ……………… 28

Search tuning………………………………… 29
Fine tuning …………………………………… 29
Colour system ……………………………… 30
Sound system (Broadcasting system) …… 30
Labelling channels ………………………… 30
Skipping channels ………………………… 31

Setting the child lock ……………………… 31
Sort ………………………………………………… 32
Booster …………………………………………… 33

Language setting for on-screen display …………… 34
Picture adjustments …………………………………… 35

C.M.S. (Colour Management System) ………… 36
Colour temperature ……………………………… 37
Black ……………………………………………… 37
Monochrome ……………………………………… 38
Film mode ………………………………………… 38
I/P setting ………………………………………… 39
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) ………………… 39

Audio adjustment ……………………………………… 40

Sound adjustment ……………………………… 40
Dolby Virtual ……………………………………… 40

ENGLISH

Power Control ………………………………………… 41

Power Control for AV source …………………… 41
Power Control for PC source …………………… 43

Using external equipment ……………………………… 44

Watching a DVD image ……………………………… 45

Connecting a DVD player ……………………… 45
Displaying a DVD image ………………………… 45

Watching a VCR image ……………………………… 46

Connecting a VCR ……………………………… 46
Displaying a VCR image ………………………… 46

Watching broadcasts via an HDTV tuner …………… 47

Connecting an HDTV tuner ……………………… 47
Displaying broadcasts via an HDTV tuner …… 47

Enjoying a game console and viewing camcorder

images …………………………………………… 48
Connecting a game console or camcorder …… 48
Displaying an image of the game console or

camcorder …………………………………… 48

Viewing an image from a PC ………………………… 49

Connecting a PC ………………………………… 49
Displaying an image from a PC ………………… 49

Connecting external speakers ……………………… 50

Selecting speakers ……………………………… 51

Useful adjustment settings ……………………………… 52

Image position (AV input mode only) ……………… 52
Moving the picture on the screen …………………… 53
Auto Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) ……… 54
Fine Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) ……… 54
Input signal source …………………………………… 55
Input Label …………………………………………… 56
Colour system setting (AV input mode only) ……… 57
AV mode selection …………………………………… 57
WIDE mode (for AV input mode) …………………… 58
WIDE mode (for PC input mode) …………………… 59
Input signal (PC input mode only) …………………… 60
Wide screen signalling (WSS)

(AV input mode only) …………………………… 61
Picture aspect ratio (AV input mode only) ………… 61
Selecting Full Mode display

(for AV input mode) (LC-30AA1M only) ……… 62
Rotate …………………………………………………… 63
Audio out ……………………………………………… 64
Sleep timer …………………………………………… 64
Cool climate …………………………………………… 65
Password setting for child lock (TV mode only) …… 66

Useful features …………………………………………… 67

Dual screen functions ………………………………… 67
Teletext language setting …………………………… 68
Teletext function ……………………………………… 69

Appendix ………………………………………………… 72

Troubleshooting ……………………………………… 72
PC compatibility chart ………………………………… 73
RS-232C port specifications ………………………… 74
Specifications ………………………………………… 76
Optional accessories ………………………………… 76

Dimensional drawings …………………………………… 77

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Dear SHARP customer

Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD colour TV product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble­free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Precautions carefully before using this product.

Important Safety Precautions

Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property
damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest
priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential
danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To
ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your LCD colour TV product, please read the following
precautions carefully before using the product.

1. Read instructions—All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated.

2. Keep this manual in a safe place—These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for
future reference.

3. Observe warnings—All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely.

4. Follow instructions—All operating instructions must be followed.

5. Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of inadequate attachments
can result in accidents.

6. Power source—This product must operate on a power source specified on the specification label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply used in your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

7. AC cord protection—The AC cords must be routed properly to prevent people from stepping on them or
objects from resting on them. Check the cords at the plugs and product.

8. Overloading—Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords. Overloading can cause fire or electric shock.

9. Entering of objects and liquids—Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings. High
voltage flows in the product, and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short internal parts. For
the same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product.

10. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to high voltage
and other dangerous conditions. Request a qualified service person to perform servicing.

11. Repair—If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet, and request a
qualified service person to perform repairs.

a. When the AC cord or plug is damaged.
b. When a liquid was spilled on the product or when objects have fallen into the product.
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. When the product does not operate properly as described in the operating instructions.

Do not touch the controls other than those described in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment
of controls not described in the instructions can cause damage, which often requires extensive adjustment

work by a qualified technician.
e. When the product has been dropped or damaged.
f. When the product displays an abnormal condition. Any noticeable abnormality in the product indicates

that the product needs servicing.

12. Replacement parts—In case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service person uses
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or those with the same characteristics and performance as
the original parts. Use of unauthorized parts can result in fire, electric shock and/or other danger.

13. Safety checks—Upon completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to perform safety
checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.

14. 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 Precautions

• Cleaning—Unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product.
Use a damp cloth to clean the product. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners.

• Water and moisture—Do not use the product near water, such as bathtub,
washbasin, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool and in a wet basement.

• Do not place vases or any other water-filled containers on this product.
The water may spill onto the product causing fire or electric shock.

• Stand—Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Doing
so 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.

• When relocating the product placed on a cart, it must be moved with utmost care.
Sudden stops, excessive force and uneven floor surface can cause the product to
fall from the cart.

• 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 LCD 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 LCD panel breaks.

• Heat sources—Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters,
stoves and other heat-generating products (including amplifiers).

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC power cord under the TV set
or other heavy items.

• To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flames on the top or near
the TV set.

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Important Safety Precautions

LC-37AA1M

The LCD 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.

LC-30AA1M

The LCD panel is a very high technology product with 2,949,120 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 Display

When transporting the Display, never carry it by holding onto the speakers. Be
sure to always carry the Display by two people holding it with two hands—one
hand on each side of the display.

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Supplied accessories

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

Remote control unit (g1)

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Stand unit (for AVC System) (g1)

“AA” size battery (g2)

System cable (g1)

Cable clamp (Large g1, Small g1)

Antenna cable (g1)

Stand (g1)
Stand cushion (g4)
Stand spacer (g4)
Stand screw (g2)

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Page 7

AC cord (g2)

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Preparation

Where to place the System

“System” means the Display and AVC System. First select the location where to place the System.

1

2

Selecting the location of the System

• Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.

• The Display and the AVC System are connected by the system cable.
(See page 7 for details.)

If you want to keep a longer distance between the
Display and AVC System, please purchase the optional
system cable AN-07SC1 (about 7 meters). (See page 76.)

IMPORTANT

• You cannot use external speakers when you are using the optional
system cable (AN-07SC1).

System cable

AVC System

Display

Setting the System in place

Handling the Display

CAUTION

• The LC-37AA1M Display weighs about 25 kg and the LC­30AA1M Display weighs about 20 kg. Move it with two or more
people.

• Do not remove the stand from the Display unless using an
optional bracket to mount it.

• Keep enough space above and behind the Display.

Handling the AVC System

CAUTION

• Do not put a VCR or other device on the AVC System.

• Keep enough space above and on the sides of the AVC System.

• Do not block the ventilation openings on the top and left side,
and the exhaust fan on the right side.

• Do not spread a thick cloth beneath the AVC System, or cover it
with one, as this can cause overheating and result in malfunction.

10 cm

or more

Keep enough space

CAUTION

Adjust the screen with both
hands. Put one hand on the
Display and tilt the screen
while steadying the stand
with your other hand.

You can adjust the screen
vertically up to 4 degrees
forward or 6 degrees back­ward, or rotate 10 degrees
horizontally.

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5 cm or more

5 cm or more
on both sides

There is an exhaust fan
on the right side.

Preparation

Setting the System

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After putting the Display and the AVC System in place, connect the system cables and AC cords. Use the
cable clamps for bundling the cables.

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2

Removing the terminal cover

Display (rear view)

Press the two hooks
toward the centre of the
Display and remove the
cover toward you.

Press down the two
upper hooks to remove
the cover toward you.

Connecting the system cable and the AC cord to the Display

(WHITE)
Connect the plug into the
terminal and secure it by
tightening the thumb screws.

3

(BLACK)

AC cord

System cable

Connecting the system cable and the AC cord to the AVC System

System cable

(WHITE)

AVC System (rear view)

(BLACK)

AC cord

(GREY)

(GREY)
Connect the plug firmly
until the hooks on both
sides click.

CAUTION

• TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT TOUCH UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES WITH THE
AC CORD CONNECTED.

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Preparation

4

Attaching the clamps and bundling the cables with the clamp

Cable clamp (Large)

Insert the cable
clamp in the hole
on the Display leg
as shown.

Cable clamp (Small)

Peel off the seal
on the back and
attach as shown.

Display (rear view)

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Closing the terminal cover

Cables come out
from the small
opening.

Preparation

Setting the System

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After putting the Display and the AVC System in place, connect the system cables and AC cords. Use the
cable clamps for bundling the cables.

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2

Removing the terminal cover

Display (rear view)

Press down the four
upper hooks to remove
the cover toward you.

Connecting the system cable and the AC cord to the Display

(GREY)
Connect the plug
firmly until the hooks
on both sides click.

3

System cable

(BLACK)

(WHITE)
Connect the plug into the
terminal and secure it by
tightening the thumb screws.

Connecting the system cable and the AC cord to the AVC System

System cable

(WHITE)

AVC System (rear view)

(BLACK)

AC cord

(GREY)

AC cord

CAUTION

• TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT TOUCH UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES WITH THE
AC CORD CONNECTED.

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Preparation

4

Attaching the clamps and bundling the cables with the clamp

Cable clamp (Large)

Insert the cable
clamp in the hole
on the Display leg
as shown.

Cable clamp (Small)

Peel off the seal
on the back and
attach as shown.

Display (rear view)

5

Arrange the
system cable as
shown in the
illustration.

Closing the terminal cover

Cables come out
from the small
opening.

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Preparation

Removing the stand and speaker

This unit has detachable type speaker.

You can detach the system speaker when using external speaker.
Before removing (or attaching) speaker, unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet and the system cable from the
Display.

CAUTION

• When using the TV with the supplied stand attached, do not remove the speaker. Doing so may disturb
the balance leading to product damage or personal injury.

Before attaching/removing speaker

• Before performing work make sure to turn off the System.

• Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the Display on. This will prevent it from
being damaged.

The graphics in the explanation below use the LC-37AA1M.

1

Unfasten the screws used to secure the stand
in place, and then detach the stand from the
Display.
(Hold the stand so it will not drop the stand from
the edge of the base area.)

2

Unfasten the screws used to secure the speaker in
place.

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Speaker plug

Take hold of the speaker and slowly slide it
sideways.
(The speaker plugs are still inserted, so make
sure not to pull the speaker too far.)

CAUTION

• The speaker terminals on the Display are only for the attached speaker. Do not connect any third party plug or speaker
to the terminal.

• Insert the speaker plug completely into the terminal.

NOTE

• To attach the speaker and stand, perform the above steps in reverse order.

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Remove the speaker plugs from the terminal on the
Display.
(Do not remove the plug by pulling the cord.)
Now the speaker can be removing from the Display.

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Preparation

Setting the Display on the wall

Using an optional bracket to mount the Display

• You can ask a qualified service personnel about using an optional AN-37AG1 bracket to mount the Display
to the wall.

• Carefully read the instructions that come with the bracket before beginning work.

Hanging on the wall

AN-37AG1 wall mount bracket. (See the bracket instructions for details.)

About setting the Display angle

• You can set the Display on the
wall up to 5 degrees forward
when the speaker is attached and
up to 20 degrees forward when
the speaker is not attached. Do
not set the angle outside those
ranges.

Vertical mounting Angular mounting

CAUTION

• Installing the LCD Colour 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.

5°

Setting the AVC System with the stand

How to install the AVC System vertically using the stand unit.

• Use the supplied stand unit for installing the AVC System vertically in an upright position.

Stick each spacer to the
stand as shown.

1

Peel each spacer
away from the
paper and attach
to the four bulging
areas on the stand.

Stand
spacer

Bulge

Attach each cushion to
the stand as shown.

2

Peel each cushion
away from the
paper and attach
to the four areas at
the bottom.

Stand cushion

Attaching point

Fit the stand to the AVC
System.

3

Insert the stand into the AVC
System, making sure that the
thick and thin bulges of the
stand align with the big and
small holes on the AVC
System.

Thin bulge

Bulge

Attach the stand using the
stand screws as shown.

4

Stand screw

NOTE

• When mounting the AVC System vertically, always use the supplied stand. Be careful not to block vent holes when
standing up directly on the floor or a flat surface as this can result in equipment failure.

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Attaching point

The AVC System installed
vertically with the stand.

Small
hole

Big hole

Thick
bulge

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Preparation

Inserting the batteries

Before using the System for the first time, insert two “AA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become
depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AA” size batteries.

1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two supplied “AA” size

3 Close the battery cover.

batteries.

+

_

• Place batteries with their terminals
corresponding to the (e) and (f)
indications in the battery compartment.

CAUTION

_

+

Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below.

• Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (e) and (f) indications.

• 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 have worn out. Chemicals that leak from batteries 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 the batteries from it.

Using the remote control unit

Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote sensor window.
Objects between the remote control unit and sensor window 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 unit.

• The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote sensor window of
the Display is under direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such case, change
the angle of the lighting or Display, or operate the remote control unit closer to
the remote sensor window.

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Part names

Display

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VOLUME buttons

( il/k )

CHANNEL buttons

(CHs/r)

INPUT
button

STANDBY/ON button
(B)

MAIN POWER
button (X)

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Remote control sensor

OPC sensor

STANDBY/ON indicator

OPC indicator*

*OPC: Optical Picture Control

(See pages 41 and 43.)

Part names

Display

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VOLUME buttons

( il/k )

CHANNEL buttons

(CHs/r)

INPUT
button

STANDBY/ON button
(B)

MAIN POWER
button (X)

Remote control sensor

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OPC sensor

STANDBY/ON indicator

OPC indicator*

SLEEP timer indicator

*OPC: Optical Picture Control

(See pages 41 and 43.)

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Part names

AVC System

Front view

PC INPUT terminal (AUDIO)

INPUT 4 terminal (VIDEO)

Headphone

(When connecting headphones,
the sound from the speakers is
muted.)

STANDBY/ON indicator

X (POWER) button

PC INPUT terminal
(ANALOG RGB)

CLEAR*

INPUT 4 terminals (AUDIO)

INPUT 4 terminal (S-VIDEO)

(How to open the door)

* If the AVC System is switched on but it does not appear to be operating correctly, it may need resetting. In this

case, press CLEAR, shown in the diagram, lightly with the end of a ballpoint pen or other pointed object.
This will reset the System as shown below.

• AV MODE resets to USER.

• TV channel resets to channel 1.

• Dual screen resets to normal.

• Audio setting initialises.

• Dolby Virtual resets to OFF.

• Image position is initialised.

NOTE

• Pressing CLEAR will not work if the System is in standby mode (indicator lights red).

• Pressing CLEAR will not delete channel preset or password. See page 66 for resetting the password when you know it.

See page 80 for initialising to the factory preset values when you forget your password.

Rear view

INPUT 3 terminal

ANTENNA INPUT

terminal

INPUT 3 terminals

INPUT 3 terminal

(VIDEO)

(S-VIDEO)

INPUT 3 terminals
(AUDIO)

(Y, P

B, PR)

INPUT 1
terminal
(S-VIDEO)

INPUT 1
terminal
(VIDEO)

INPUT 1 terminals
(Y, P

B, PR)

INPUT 1 terminals
(AUDIO)

EXTERNAL
SPEAKER
terminals

RS-232C terminal

DISPLAY OUTPUT1
terminal

DISPLAY OUTPUT2
terminal

MONITOR OUTPUT terminal

MONITOR OUTPUT terminal (VIDEO)

MONITOR OUTPUT terminals (AUDIO)

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(S-VIDEO)

INPUT 2 terminal
(VIDEO)

INPUT 2 terminal
(S-VIDEO)

INPUT 2 terminals
(AUDIO)

DC OUTPUT terminal
(Terminal for expanded
functionality in the near future.)

DISPLAY OUTPUT3
terminal

AC INPUT terminal

Part names

Remote control unit

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1
2
3

14

15

16
4
5

17
6
7
8

18

19
9

20

10
11
12

21

22

23

24

25

NOTE

• When using the remote control unit, point it
at the Display.

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

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

1 B (STANDBY/ON)

To switch the power on and off. (See page 19.)

2 du (FREEZE/HOLD for TELETEXT)

TV/External input mode: Change the still image mode.
TELETEXT mode: Freeze a multi-page on screen while other
pages are automatically updated. Press d again to return to the
normal image. (See pages 68 and 69.)

3 c (DUAL screen)

Set the dual picture mode. Press c again to return to normal view.
(See page 67.)

4 fv (WIDE MODE/ T/B/F)

TV/External input mode: Change the wide image mode. (See pages
58 and 59.)
TELETEXT mode: Set the area of magnification. (full/upper half/
lower half) (See page 69.)

5 AV MODE

Select a video setting: AV MODE (USER, STANDARD, DYNAMIC,
MOVIE, GAME), PC MODE (USER, STANDARD) (See page 57.)

6 SOUND

Select the sound multiplex mode. (See page 23.)

7 ]*

Select Virtual Dolby Surround settings. (See page 22.)

8 A (Flashback)

Press to return to the previous channel in normal viewing mode.
Press to return to the previous page in TELETEXT mode. (See page

20.)

9 il/ik (VOLUME)

Set the volume. (See page 21.)

10 k (Reveal hidden for TELETEXT)

TELETEXT mode: Display hidden characters. (See page 69.)

11 j (SUBPAGE for TELETEXT)

TELETEXT mode: Change the picture mode for sub-page selecting.
(See page 70.)

12 MENU

Display the MENU screen.

13 C (CHANNEL INFORMATION)

Display the channel information and time. (See page 71 for details
on the time display.)

14 b (INPUT SOURCE)

Select an input source. (TV, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4,
PC) (See pages 45-49 and 55.)

15 SLEEP

Set the Sleep timer. (See page 64.)

16 e (MUTE)

Mute the sound. (See page 21.)

17 0 – 9

TV/External input mode: Set the channel.
TELETEXT mode: Set the page.

18 o (Digit for channel select)

Change the digits of the selected TV channel. (See page 20.)

19 Colour (RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE)

TELETEXT mode: Select a page. (See page 69.)

20 CHa/CHb(w/x )

TV/External input mode: Select the channel.
TELETEXT mode: Set the page. (See page 69.)

21 l (TOP Overview for TELETEXT)

TELETEXT mode: Display an index page for CEEFAX/FLOF
information. TOP Overview for TOP programme. (See page 70.)

22 m (TELETEXT)

Select the TELETEXT mode. (all TV image, all TEXT image, TV/TEXT
image) (See pages 69 and 70.)

23 RETURN

MENU mode: Return to the previous menu screen.

24 ENTER

Execute a command.
Return to the initial image position after moving with a/b/c/d.

25 a/b/c/d (Cursor)

Select a desired item on the setting screen.
Move the picture on the screen.

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Watching TV

Simple operations for watching a TV programme

Basic connection

Connecting to an antenna

To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections
that are used for coaxial cable.

Standard DIN45325 plug (IEC169-2)

75-ohm coaxial cable (round cable)

Antenna cable

If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with a standard DIN45325
plug (IEC 169-2), plug it into the ANTENNA INPUT terminal at the rear of the
AVC System.

Connecting to the power outlet

Display (rear view)

AVC System (rear view)

* This picture is for LC-37AA1M. * This picture is for LC-30AA1M.

Plug in to wall outlet.

Display (rear view)

Plug in to wall outlet.

NOTE

• Always turn off the main power of Display and AVC System when connecting the AC cords.

• Disconnect the AC cords from the AC outlet, Display and AVC System if the System will not be used for a long period of
time.

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Plug in to wall outlet.

Watching TV

Display

B (STANDBY/ON) button

X (MAIN POWER)

STANDBY/ON indicator

LC-37AA1M

AVC System

LC-30AA1M

Turning on the power

1

2

When turning the AVC System on first

1

2

Press X (MAIN POWER) on the Display.

• The STANDBY/ON indicator on the Display flashes red.

Press X (POWER) on the AVC System.

• The System turns the power on.

• The STANDBY/ON indicator on the Display lights up
green and the one on the AVC System lights up green.

• If the STANDBY/ON indicators still light up red, press
B on the remote control unit or B (STANDBY/ON)
button on the Display to turn the System on.

Press X (POWER) on the AVC System.

• The STANDBY/ON indicator on the AVC System lights
up red.

Press X (MAIN POWER) on the Display.

• The System turns the power on.

• The STANDBY/ON indicator on the Display lights up
green and the one on the AVC System lights up green.

• If the STANDBY/ON indicators still light up red, press
B on the remote control unit or B (STANDBY/ON)
button on the Display to turn the System on.

STANDBY/ON indicator

X (POWER)

Display status indicator

Off

Flashing red

Red

Green

Power off

AVC System does not turn on or its AC cord is disconnected.

The System is in standby mode.

The System is on.

Turning off the power

1

2

3

• If you are not going to use this System for a long period of time, be
sure to remove the AC cords from the power outlet.

• Weak electric power is still consumed even when both X (MAIN
POWER) and X (POWER) are turned off.

Press B on the remote control unit or B
(STANDBY/ON) button on the Display.

• The System enters standby mode and the image on the
screen disappears.

• Both STANDBY/ON indicators change from green to red.

Press X (POWER) on the AVC System.

• The STANDBY/ON indicator on the AVC System turns
off and the one on the Display flashes red.

Press X (MAIN POWER) on the Display.

• The STANDBY/ON indicator on the Display gradually
turns off.

NOTE

AVC System status indicator

Off

Red

Green

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Power off

Only the AVC System is in standby mode or the System is in standby mode.

The System is on.

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Watching TV

Simple button operations for
changing channels

You can change channels in several ways.

aa

Using CH

• Press CH

• Press CH

NOTE

• CHs/r on the Display operates the same as CH

on the remote control unit.

bb

a/

bon the remote control unit

aa

bb

aa

a to increase channel number.

aa
b b

b to decrease channel number.

b b

bb

b/

bb

Channel display

Channel display changes approximately after 3
seconds as shown below.

SAT.1

12

PAL

B/G

(Example)

SAT.1

12

MONO

aa

a

aa

Using Flashback (A) on the remote
control unit

CHs/r

Using 0 – 9 on the remote control unit

Select the channels directly by pressing buttons 0 to

9.

a

To select a 1-digit channel (e.g. channel 2):

• Press 2. If “2” is indicated and the picture does not

change, press o to switch over to the 1-digit select
mode and press 2 again.

To select a 2-digit channel (e.g. channel 12):

• Press o to set the 2-digit select mode. Press 1,

followed by 2.

Press A to switch the currently tuned channel to the
previously tuned channel.
Press A again to switch back to the currently tuned
channel.

NOTE

• Complete this procedure within 3 seconds, otherwise the
selection will not be made on the 2-digit channel mode.

When viewing Teletext information

View a page directly which is 3-digit page number from
100 to 899 by pressing buttons 0 to 9. With Teletext,
you do not use o. (See page 70).

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Watching TV

0

Simple button operation for changing
volume/sound

Changing the volume

You can change the volume on the Display or on the
remote control unit.

ll

l/

ll

kk

k

kk

k k

k.

k k

ll

l.

ll

i

• To increase the volume, press i

• To decrease the volume, press i

Using e on the remote control unit

e mutes the current sound output.

1

Press e.

•“e” has been displayed on the screen for 30

minutes, and the sound is silenced.

20

NOTE

• “TV”, “INPUT1”, “INPUT2”, “INPUT3”, “INPUT4” and “PC”
modes can each store volume adjustment values
separately.

When “Audio Out” is set to “Variable”, the indicator on
the screen changes as shown below.

20

Audio status

Output device

Speaker

MONITOR
OUTPUT

Variable sound

Constant as

specified

Audio out

VariableFixed

Mute

Variable sound

Mute

NOTE

• Within 30 minutes of pressing e, mute can be cancelled

by using one of the two methods below.

• Pressing i
A can also cancel the mute.

• Changing channels can also cancel the mute.

• Mute will be cancelled after 30 minutes have elapsed.

However, the System will not suddenly output a loud
sound as the volume level is set to 0 automatically.

2

ff

f/i

ff

ee

e, SOUND, CH

ee

aa

bb

a/CH

b, 0 – 9, b or

aa

bb

Within 30 minutes, Press e again to cancel
the mute.

• Before 30 minutes, the volume level returns to
the previous setting.

• After 30 minutes, increase the volume level by
pressing ie.

NOTE

• See page 64 for details on the audio out function.

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Watching TV

Using ] on the remote control unit

] produces Dolby virtual effect from the speakers.
Each time you press ], the mode changes
between ON and OFF.

Dolby Virtual sound options

• ON: Makes it possible to enjoy natural, realistic
surround sound.

• OFF: Outputs the normal sound.

Dolby Virtual : OFF

Dolby Virtual : ON

NOTE

• You can have the same settings by choosing “Dolby

Virtual” on the menu items. (See page 40.)

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Watching TV

Using SOUND on the remote control unit

In the NICAM TV broadcasts

When receiving a stereo signal

Each time you press SOUND, the mode switches
between NICAM STEREO and MONO.

Stereo mode

BBC2

99

NICAM

STEREO

BBC2

99

MONO

When receiving a bilingual signal

Each time you press SOUND, the mode switches
among NICAM CH A, NICAM CH B, NICAM CH AB
and MONO.

Bilingual mode

BBC2

99

NICAM

CH A

BBC2

99

NICAM

CH B

BBC2

99

NICAM

CH AB

BBC2

99

In the TV mode of A2 TV broadcasts

When receiving a stereo signal

Each time you press SOUND, the mode switches
between STEREO and MONO.

Stereo mode

BBC2

99

STEREO

BBC2

99

MONO

When receiving a bilingual signal

Each time you press SOUND, the mode switches
among CH A, CH B and CH AB.

Bilingual mode

BBC2

99

CH A

BBC2

99

CH B

BBC2

99

CH AB

When receiving a monaural signal
When you press SOUND, “MONO” displays.

Monaural mode

BBC2

99

MONO

NOTE

• When no signal is input, the sound mode will display
“MONO”.

• “BBC2” and “99” are tentative network name and channel.

When receiving a monaural signal

Each time you press SOUND, the mode switches
between NICAM MONO and MONO.

Monaural mode

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MONO

BBC2

99

NICAM
MONO

BBC2

99

MONO

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Basic adjustment settings

AV input mode menu items

List of AV menu items to help you with operations

Picture

Contrast ................................................. Page 35

Brightness ............................................. Page 35

Colour .................................................... Page 35

Tint ......................................................... Page 35

Sharpness ............................................. Page 35

Advanced

C.M.S. .......................................... Page 36

Colour Temp ............................... Page 37

Black ........................................... Page 37

Monochrome .............................. Page 38

Film Mode ................................... Page 38

I/P Setting ................................... Page 39

DNR ............................................. Page 39

Audio

Treble ..................................................... Page 40

Bass ....................................................... Page 40

Balance .................................................. Page 40

Dolby Virtual .......................................... Page 40

Speaker .................................................. Page 51

PC input mode menu items

List of PC menu items to help you with operations

Picture

Contrast ................................................. Page 35

Brightness ............................................. Page 35

Red ......................................................... Page 35

Green ...................................................... Page 35

Blue ........................................................ Page 35

C.M.S. ..................................................... Page 36

Audio

Treble ..................................................... Page 40

Bass ....................................................... Page 40

Balance .................................................. Page 40

Dolby Virtual .......................................... Page 40

Speaker .................................................. Page 51

Power Control

Power Save ............................................ Page 43

Power Management .............................. Page 43

Power Control

Power Save ............................................ Page 41

No Signal Off ......................................... Page 42

No Operation Off ................................... Page 42

Setup

Auto Installation............................ Pages 25-26

Programme Setup ......................... Pages 27-32

Child Lock.............................................. Page 66

Position .................................................. Page 52

WSS ........................................................Page 61

4:3 Mode ................................................ Page 61

Full Mode* .............................................. Page 62

Rotate ..................................................... Page 63

Language ............................................... Page 34

Text Lang. ..............................................Page 68

Option

Input Select ........................................... Page 55

Input Label ............................................. Page 56

Audio Out............................................... Page 64

Cool Climate .......................................... Page 65

Colour System ...................................... Page 57

Booster .................................................. Page 33

Setup

Input Signal ........................................... Page 60

Auto Sync. ............................................. Page 54

Fine Sync. .............................................. Page 54

Rotate ..................................................... Page 63

Language ............................................... Page 34

Option

Audio Out............................................... Page 64

Cool Climate .......................................... Page 65

* Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M.

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Auto installation

You can run auto installation, even after setting up the
preset channels.

4

5

If you already set the password for child lock,
enter it here. If not, enter the factory preset
password “1234”.

• See page 66 for setting password.

––––

Enter your 4-digit password with 0 - 9 on the
remote control unit.

Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press
ENTER.

NoYes

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

Press a/b to select “Auto Installation”, and
then press ENTER.

...

[

Setup

MENU

Setup Option

Auto Installation

Programme Setup

Child Lock

Position

WSS

4:3 Mode [Panorama]

Rotate

Language

• Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M.

Auto Installation

[Mode1]Full Mode

[Normal]

[English]

[West Europe]Text Lang.

]

[On]

6

Press a/b to select the desired language
listed on the screen, and then press ENTER.

English

After this setting, auto search starts with the
following order.

1 Automatic channel searching
2 Automatic channel labelling
3 Automatic channel sorting

You do not need to do anything during the
auto search. (Go to the next page.)

NOTE

• The illustrations and on-screen displays in this manual
are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from
the actual operations.

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Automatic channel searching

Channel auto search finds all channels viewable in
your area.

01 55.25 02 85.25 03 102.25

NOTE

• If no channel is found, “No programme found.” displays.
And the auto installation finishes.

Automatic channel labelling

After finding TV channels, the System starts naming
each TV channel found.

01 SAT.1 02 PR07 03 KABEL

NOTE

• The System can only name channels where the channel
labelling information is provided. If channel information is
not provided, the System displays “-----”.

Automatic channel sorting

When channel auto labelling finishes, the System starts
sorting the labelled channels.

01 SAT.1 02 PR07 03 KABEL

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Basic adjustment settings

Programme setup

You can run the auto installation procedure again at
any time, by accessing the Setup menu, then
Programme Setup. Channels can be tuned
automatically or manually.

Auto search

You can also automatically search TV channels by
performing the procedure below. This is the same
function as from “Automatic channel searching” to
“Automatic channel sorting” in auto installation on page

26.

4

Press a/b to select “Auto Search”, and then
press ENTER.

Auto Search

Manual Adjust

Sort

5

Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press
ENTER.

• Auto search starts with the following order.

1 Automatic channel searching
2 Automatic channel labelling
3 Automatic channel sorting

NOTE

• See page 26 for details.

Yes No

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

Press a/b to select “Programme Setup”,
and then press ENTER.
If you already set the password for child lock,
enter it here. If not, enter the factory preset
password “1234”.

• See page 66 for setting password.

...

[

Setup

MENU

Setup Option

Auto Installation

Programme Setup

Child Lock

Position

WSS

4:3 Mode [Panorama]

Rotate

Language

• Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M.

Programme Setup

[Mode1]Full Mode

[Normal]

[English]

[West Europe]Text Lang.

]

[On]

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Basic adjustment settings

Manual setting for each channel

You can set some channel items manually. They are
Search, Fine (TV frequency), Colour sys., Sound sys.,
Label (Network name), Skip and Lock (Child Lock).

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

Press a/b to select “Programme Setup”,
and then press ENTER.
If you already set the password for child lock,
enter it here. If not, enter the factory preset
password “1234”.

• See page 66 for setting password.

...

[

Setup

MENU

Setup Option

Programme Setup

]

Programme Setup “Manual” menu

01 SAT.1 02 PR07 03 KABEL

Next

You can select one of the following settings.

1 Search (See page 29.)
2 Fine (See page 29.)
3 Colour system (See page 30.)
4 Sound system (See page 30.)
5 Label (See page 30.)
6 Skip (See page 31.)
7 Lock (See page 31.)

4

Auto Installation

Programme Setup

Child Lock

Position

WSS

4:3 Mode [Panorama]

Rotate

Language

[West Europe]Text Lang.

[On]

[Mode1]Full Mode

[Normal]

[English]

• Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M.

Press a/b to select “Manual Adjust”, and
then press ENTER.

Auto Search

Manual Adjust

Sort

Yes No

5

Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press
ENTER.

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MENU

[

Setup

...

Programme Setup

...

Manual Adjust

]

Fine

Colour sys.

Sound sys.

Label

Skip

Lock

[179.25]

Search

[AUTO]

[B/G]

[Off]

[SAT.1]

[Off]

179.25 MHz

NEXT

STORE

CANCEL

Manual setting for each channel (continued)

Search tuning

1

Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you
want to edit, and then press ENTER.

• The selected channel information displays.

2

Press a/b to select “Search”, and then
press ENTER.

3

Press a/b to select item and press ENTER.

• NEXT: Search the next channel.

• STORE: Memorise the current display channel.

• CANCEL: Returns to the previous screen. (The

Fine tuning

1

Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you
want to edit, and then press ENTER.

• The selected channel information displays.

search result is not stored.)

2

3

Press a/b to select “Fine”, and then press
ENTER.

Press c/d to adjust the frequency, and then
press ENTER.

• Adjust while checking the background picture
as a reference.

Search

Fine

Colour sys.

Sound sys.

Label

Skip

Lock

• Instead of the above, you can also set by
directly entering the frequency number of the
channel with 0 – 9.

a

• 179.25 MHz: Press 1 s 7 s 9 s 2 s 5 s
ENTER.

• 49.25 MHz: Press 4 s 9 s 2 s 5 s ENTER.

[179.25]

[AUTO]

[B/G]

[SAT.1]

[Off]

[Off]

179.25 MHz

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Basic adjustment settings

Manual setting for each channel (continued)

Colour system

1

Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you
want to edit, and then press ENTER.

• The selected channel information displays.

2

Press a/b to select “Colour sys.”, and then
press ENTER.

• Receivable colour systems are listed.

Colour system menu

MENU

Search

Fine

Colour sys.

Sound sys.

Label

Skip

Lock

[

Setup

...

Programme Setup

[179.25]

[AUTO]

[B/G]

[SAT.1]

[Off]

[Off]

...

Manual Adjust

]

AUTO

PAL

SECAM

NTSC 3.58

NTSC 4.43

3

Press a/b to select the optimum sound
system, and then press ENTER.

NOTE

• If you adjust this setting, please check the colour system
information. (See left column.)

Labelling channels

When a TV channel sends its Network Name, the auto
installation detects the information and assigns a name
to it. However, you can change individual channel
names.

1

Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you
want to edit, and then press ENTER.

• The selected channel information displays.

2

Press a/b to select “Label”, and then press
ENTER.

• Alphabets and numbers are listed.

Labelling menu

Search

Fine

Colour sys.

Sound sys.

Label

Skip

Lock

[179.25]

[AUTO]

[B/G]

[SAT.1]

[Off]

[Off]

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

+

– _

.

0123456789

CLEAR

BACK

END

3

Press a/b to select the optimum colour
system, and then press ENTER.

Sound system (Broadcasting system)

1

Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you
want to edit, and then press ENTER.

• The selected channel information displays.

2

Press a/b to select “Sound sys.”, and then
press ENTER.

• Receivable sound systems (Broadcasting
systems) are listed.

Sound menu

Search

Fine

Colour sys.

Sound sys.

Label

Skip

Lock

[179.25]

[AUTO]

[B/G]

[SAT.1]

[Off]

[Off]

B/G

D/K

3

Press a/b/c/d to select each character
of the new name for the channel, and then
press ENTER.

4

Repeat the above until the name is fully spelt
out.

• The name can be 5 characters or less.

I

M

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Basic adjustment settings

Manual setting for each channel (continued)

Skipping channels

Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over when
using CHa/CHb even if selected while watching the
image from the TV.

1

2

Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you
want to edit, and then press ENTER.

• The selected channel information displays.

Press a/b to select “Skip”, and then press
ENTER.

• Skip menu displays.

Skip menu

MENU

Search

Fine

Colour sys.

Sound sys.

Label

Skip

Lock

[

Setup

...

Programme Setup

[179.25]

[AUTO]

[B/G]

[SAT.1]

[Off]

[Off]

...

Manual Adjust

]

Off

On

Setting the child lock

You can block the viewing of any channel.

1

Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you
want to edit, and then press ENTER.

• The selected channel information displays.

2

Press a/b to select “Lock”, and then press
ENTER.

• Child lock menu displays.

Lock menu

Search

Fine

Colour sys.

Sound sys.

Label

Skip

Lock

3

Press a/b to set “Lock” to “On”, and then
press ENTER.

NOTE

• Even when this function is switched “On”, it will not work if
a password has not been set. See page 66 for details on
password setting.

• When “Lock” is set to “On” for a channel, “Child Lock Has
Been Activated.” displays , and the image and sound of
the channel is blocked.

• When pressing ENTER while “Child Lock Has Been
Activated.” displays, password input menu will display.
Inputting the correct password lifts the child lock
temporarily until the power is turned off.

[179.25]

[AUTO]

[B/G]

[SAT.1]

[Off]

[Off]

Off

On

3

Press a/b to set “Skip” to “On”, and then
press ENTER.

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Basic adjustment settings

Sort

Channel positions can be sorted freely.

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

Press a/b to select “Programme Setup”,
and then press ENTER.
If you already set the password for child lock,
enter it here. If not, enter the factory preset
password “1234”.

• See page 66 for setting password.

...

[

Setup

MENU

Setup Option

Programme Setup

]

7

Move it to the desired position by pressing

a/b/c/d, and then press ENTER.

8

Repeat the steps 6 and 7 until all desired
channels are sorted.

01 SAT.1

0106SAT.1 KABEL

02 03 04 05

01 SAT.1 02 KABEL

Sort menus

Next

4

Auto Installation

Programme Setup

Child Lock

Position

WSS

4:3 Mode [Panorama]

Rotate

Language

[West Europe]Text Lang.

[On]

[Mode1]Full Mode

[Normal]

[English]

• Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M.

Press a/b to select “Sort”, and then press
ENTER.

• The channels are listed. Black ones are set
“Skip” to “Off” and blue are set “Skip” to “On”.

Auto Search

Manual Adjust

Sort

Yes No

01 SAT.1 KABEL02

Next

01 KABEL

01 KABEL SAT.102

Next

5

Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press

ENTER.

6

Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you
want to move, and then press ENTER.

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Basic adjustment settings

Booster

When set to “AUTO”, picture noise is reduced for TV
broadcast signal strength from moderate regions.
Automatically sets to “Off” for a strong electrolytic
signal that has a constant level.

1

2

3

4

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Option”.

• Option menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Booster”, and then
press ENTER.

...

MENU

[

Option

Audio Out

Cool Climate

Colour System

Booster

Option

Booster

]

[Fixed]

[Off]

[AUTO]

[AUTO]

Press c/d to select “Auto” or “Off”, and then
press ENTER.

OffAUTO

NOTE

• In regions with pronounced changes in TV signal strength
or very strong signal strength, the effect is negligible and
may produce instability. In such case, turn the setting “Off”.
The built-in TV booster cannot handle regions with
extremely weak signal strength. After consulting with the
store of purchase, please attach an external booster
antenna.

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Basic adjustment settings

Language setting for on-screen
display

You can also select a language from setup menu.
Select from among 3 languages: English, Chinese and
Arabic.

AV Input mode

1

2

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

1

2

3

4

PC Input mode

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

Press a/b to select “Language”, and then
press ENTER.

...

[

Setup

MENU

Setup Option

Input Signal

Auto Sync.

Fine Sync.

Rotate

Language

Language

Press a/b to select the desired language
listed on the screen, and then press ENTER.

]

[Normal]

[English]

3

4

Press a/b to select “Language”, and then
press ENTER.

...

[

Setup

MENU

Setup Option

Auto Installation

Programme Setup

Child Lock

Position

WSS

4:3 Mode [Panorama]

Rotate

Language

• Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M.

Language

[West Europe]Text Lang.

]

[On]

[Mode1]Full Mode

[Normal]

[English]

Press a/b to select the desired language
listed on the screen, and then press ENTER.

English

English

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Basic adjustment settings

Picture adjustments

Adjust the picture to your preference with the following
picture settings.

Adjustments items for AV source

[

]

MENU

Picture

Picture Audio

1

2

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Picture”.

• Picture menu displays.

3

Press a/b to select a specific adjustment
item.

4

Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired
position.

NOTE

• For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset
values, press a/b to select “Reset”, and then press

ENTER.

Adjustments items for PC source

[

]

MENU

Picture

Picture Audio

USER

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Tint

Sharpness

Advanced

Reset

Selected item

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Tint

Sharpness

[+30]

–30

[0]

–30

[0]

–30

[0]

–30

[0]

–10

cbutton

For less contrast

For less brightness

For less colour
intensity

Skin tones become
purplish

For less sharpness

+40

+30

+30

+30

+10

dbutton

For more contrast

For more brightness

For more colour
intensity

Skin tones become
greenish

For more sharpness

USER

Contrast

Brightness

Red

Green

Blue

C. M. S.

Reset

Selected item

Contrast

Brightness

Red

Green

Blue

[+30]

0

[0]

–30

[0]

–30

[0]

–30

[0]

–30

cbutton

For less contrast

For less brightness

For weaker red

For weaker green

For weaker blue

+40

+40

+30

+30

+30

+30

dbutton

For more contrast

For more brightness

For stronger red

For stronger green

For stronger blue

NOTE

• Select “Advanced” and then press ENTER to set “C.M.S.”,

“Colour Temp”, “Black”, “Monochrome”, “Film Mode”, “I/P Setting”
or “DNR”. See pages 36 to 39.

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Basic adjustment settings

C.M.S. (Colour Management System)

Colour tone is managed using the six-colour
adjustment setting.

AV input mode

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Picture”.

• Picture menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then
press ENTER.

...

[

MENU

Picture

Picture Audio

Advanced

]

USER

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Tint

Sharpness

Advanced

Reset

[+30]

[0]

[0]

[0]

[0]

0

–30

–30

–30

–10

+40

+30

+30

+30

+10

5

Press a/b to select a specific adjustment
item.

C. M. S.

+30

+30

+30

+30

+30

+30

6

–30

[ 0]

Reset

R

Y

G

C

B

M

[ 0]

–30

[ 0]

–30

[ 0]

–30

[ 0] –30

[ 0] –30

Changing reds

closer to

magenta or yellow.

Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired
position.

NOTE

• For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset
values, press a/b to select “Reset”, and then press

ENTER.

PC input mode

1

2

3

4

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Picture”.

• Picture menu displays.

Press a/b to select “C.M.S.”, and then
press ENTER.

Press a/b to select a specific adjustment
item.

...

[

Picture

MENU

Changing reds

closer to

magenta or yellow.

C. M. S

]

Reset

R

Y

G

C

B

M

–30

[ 0]

[ 0]

–30

[ 0]

–30

[ 0]

–30

[ 0] –30

[ 0] –30

+30

+30

+30

+30

+30

+30

4

Press a/b to select “C.M.S.”, and then press
ENTER.

C. M. S.

Colour Temp

Black

Monochrome

Film Mode

I/P Setting

DNR

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R

Y

G

C

B

M

[ 0]

–30

[ 0]

–30

[ 0]

–30

[ 0]

–30

[ 0] –30

[ 0] –30

+30

+30

+30

+30

+30

+30

5

Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired
position.

NOTE

• For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset
values, press a/b to select “Reset”, and then press

ENTER.

Basic adjustment settings

Colour temperature

Adjusts the colour temperature to give the best white
image.

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Picture”.

• Picture menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then
press ENTER.

...

[

MENU

Picture

Picture Audio

Advanced

]

Black

Allows you to select a level for automatic adjustment
of a black areas of the image to suit viewing conditions.

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Picture”.

• Picture menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then
press ENTER.

...

[

MENU

Picture

Picture Audio

Advanced

]

USER

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Tint

Sharpness

Advanced

Reset

[+30]

[0]

[0]

[0]

[0]

0

–30

–30

–30

–10

+40

+30

+30

+30

+10

4

5

USER

0

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Tint

Sharpness

Advanced

Reset

[+30]

[0]

[0]

[0]

[0]

–30

–30

–30

–10

Press a/b to select “Colour Temp”, and then
press ENTER.

C. M. S.

Colour Temp

Black

Monochrome

Film Mode

I/P Setting

DNR

High

Mid-High

Mid-Low

Low

Press a/b to select the desired level, and
then press ENTER.

+40

+30

+30

+30

+10

Mid

4

5

Press a/b to select “Black”, and then press
ENTER.

C. M. S.

Colour Temp

Black

Monochrome

Film Mode

I/P Setting

DNR

Off

High

Low

Press a/b to select the desired level, and
then press ENTER.

Selected item

High
Mid-High
Mid
Mid-Low
Low

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Description

White with Bluish tone

White with Reddish tone

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Basic adjustment settings

Monochrome

For viewing a video in monochrome.

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Picture”.

• Picture menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then
press ENTER.

...

[

MENU

Picture

Picture Audio

Advanced

]

Film mode

Automatically detects a film-based source (originally
encoded at 24 frames/second), analyses it then
recreates each still film frame for high-definition picture
quality.

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Picture”.

• Picture menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then
press ENTER.

...

[

MENU

Picture

Picture Audio

Advanced

]

USER

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Tint

Sharpness

Advanced

Reset

[+30]

[0]

[0]

[0]

[0]

0

–30

–30

–30

–10

+40

+30

+30

+30

+10

4

5

USER

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Tint

Sharpness

Advanced

Reset

[+30]

[0]

[0]

[0]

[0]

0

–30

–30

–30

–10

Press a/b to select “Monochrome”, and
then press ENTER.

C. M. S.

Colour Temp

Black

Monochrome

Film Mode

I/P Setting

DNR

On Off

Press c/d to select “On”, and then press
ENTER.

+40

+30

+30

+30

+10

4

Press a/b to select “Film Mode”, and then
press ENTER.

• Some items may be greyed out. They are not
selectable.

C. M. S.

Colour Temp

Black

Monochrome

On Off

5

Film Mode

I/P Setting

DNR

Press c/d to select “On”, and then press

ENTER.

NOTE

• Set the Film Mode to “On” manually to detect a film-based
source (originally encoded 24 frames/second) when input
source has vertical frequency of 50 Hz (e.g. PAL, SECAM
etc.) .

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Basic adjustment settings

I/P setting

Adjusting the image and input signal can give you a
more beautiful picture.

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Picture”.

• Picture menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then
press ENTER.

...

[

MENU

Picture

Picture Audio

Advanced

]

USER

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Tint

Sharpness

Advanced

Reset

[+30]

[0]

[0]

[0]

[0]

0

–30

–30

–30

–10

+40

+30

+30

+30

+10

DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)

Produces a clearer video image.

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Picture”.

• Picture menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then
press ENTER.

...

[

MENU

Picture

Picture Audio

Advanced

]

USER

4

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Tint

Sharpness

Advanced

Reset

Press a/b to select “DNR”, and then press
ENTER.

• Some items may be greyed out. They are not
selectable.

C. M. S.

Colour Temp

Black

Monochrome

Film Mode

I/P Setting

DNR

[+30]

[0]

[0]

[0]

[0]

0

–30

–30

–30

–10

+40

+30

+30

+30

+10

Off

High

Low

4

Press a/b to select “I/P Setting”, and then
press ENTER.

• Some items may be greyed out. They are not
selectable.

C. M. S.

Colour Temp

Black

Monochrome

Interlace Progressive

5

Film Mode

I/P Setting

DNR

Press c/d to select “Interlace” or
“Progressive”, and then press ENTER.

NOTE

• The I/P Setting is set to Progressive when Film Mode is “On”.

5

Press a/b to select the desired level, and
then press ENTER.

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Basic adjustment settings

Audio adjustment

Sound adjustment

You can adjust the sound quality to your preference
with the following settings.

1

2

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Audio”.

• Audio menu displays.

[

]

MENU

Audio

Audio Power control

USER

Treble

Bass

Balance

Dolby Virtual

Speaker [Detachable]

Reset

[0]

–15

[0]

–15

[0]

L

+15

+15

R

[Off]

Dolby Virtual

You can also produce Dolby Virtual effects from the
“Audio” setting.

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Audio”.

• Audio menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Dolby Virtual”, and
then press ENTER.

...

[

Audio

MENU

Audio Power control

Dolby Virtual

]

USER

+15

+15

R

[Off]

[Detachable]

OffOn

4

Treble

Bass

Balance

Dolby Virtual

Speaker

Reset

[0]

–15

[0]

–15

[0]

L

Press c/d to select the desired level, and
then press ENTER.

3

Press a/b to select a specific adjustment
item.

4

Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired
position.

Selected item

Treble

Bass

Balance

NOTE

• For resetting all adjustment items to factory preset values,

press a/b to select “Reset”, press ENTER, press c/d
to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.

• Audio menu items are greyed out when Audio output is
variable or when headphones are in use.

• Balance is greyed out when Dolby Virtual is set to “On”.

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cbutton

For weaker treble

For weaker bass

Decrease audio from
the right speaker

dbutton

For stronger treble

For stronger bass

Decrease audio from
the left speaker

NOTE

• You can choose Dolby Virtual by pressing ] on the

remote control unit. See page 22 for Dolby Virtual.

• Balance is greyed out when Dolby Virtual is set to “On”.

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Basic adjustment settings

Power Control

Power Control setting allows you to reduce the display
brightness to save energy.

Power control for AV source

Power save

When set to “Manual” or “Auto”, power consumption
is reduced by decreasing backlight brightness.

1

2

3

4

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Power Control”.

• Power control menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Power Save”, and then
press ENTER.

[

MENU

Power Save

No Signal Off

No Operation Off [Disable]

Power control

Power control Setup

...

Power Save

[Manual]

[Disable]

]

Press c/d to select the desired backlight
brightness, and then press ENTER.

Manual [+8] –8+8

Auto

NOTE

• When setting to “Auto”, the OPC indicator lights up green,
senses the surrounding light and automatically adjusts
the backlight brightness. Make sure no object obstructs
the OPC sensor, which could affect its ability to sense
surrounding light.

• Power Save can be set differently for AV input mode and
PC input mode.

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Basic adjustment settings

No signal Off

When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut
down if no signal inputs for 15 minutes.

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Power Control”.

• Power control menu displays.

Press a/b to select “No Signal Off”, and
then press ENTER.

[

MENU

Power control

Power control Setup

...

No Signal Off

]

No operation Off

When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut
down if there is no operation for 3 hours.

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Power Control”.

• Power control menu displays.

Press a/b to select “No Operation Off”, and
then press ENTER.

[

MENU

Power control

Power control Setup

...

No Operation Off

]

[Manual]

[Disable]

4

Power Save

No Signal Off

No Operation Off [Disable]

Press c/d to select “Enable”, and then
press ENTER.

DisableEnable

• Five minutes before the power shuts down,
remaining time displays every minute.

NOTE

• “Disable” is factory preset value.

• When a TV programme finishes, and the AVC System
receives signal input, this function may not operate.

[Manual]

[Disable]

4

Power Save

No Signal Off

No Operation Off [Disable]

Press c/d to select “Enable”, and then
press ENTER.

• Five minutes before the power shuts down,
remaining time displays every minute.

NOTE

• “Disable” is factory preset value.

DisableEnable

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Basic adjustment settings

Power Control for PC source

Power Control allows you to reduce display brightness
and save energy.

Power save

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Power Control”.

• Power control menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Power Save”, and then
press ENTER.

[

MENU

Power Save

Power Management

Power control

Power control Setup

...

Power Save

[Manual]

[Off]

]

Power management

When set, the power will automatically shut down.

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Power control”.

• Power control menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Power Management”,
and then press ENTER.

...

Power Management

[Manual]

[Off]

]

4

[

MENU

Power Save

Power Management

Power control

Power control Setup

Press a/b to select “Mode1” or “Mode2”,
and then press ENTER.

Off

Mode1

Mode2

Selected item

Off

• No power management

• Factory preset value.

Description

4

Press c/d to select the desired backlight
brightness, and then press ENTER.

Manual [+8] –8+8

Auto

NOTE

• When setting to “Auto”, the OPC indicator lights up green,
senses the surrounding light and automatically adjusts
the backlight brightness. Make sure no object obstructs
the OPC sensor, which could affect its ability to sense
surrounding light.

• Power Save can be set differently for AV input mode and
PC input mode.

Mode1

Mode2

• If no signal inputs for 8 minutes, the power
shuts down.

• Even if you start using the PC and the signal
inputs again, the System stays off.

• The System turns on again by pressing B
(STANDBY/ON) button on the Display or B
on the remote control unit. (See page 19.)

• If no signal inputs for 8 seconds, the power
shuts down.

• When you start using the PC and the signal
inputs again, the System turns on.

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Using external equipment

You can connect many types of external equipment to your System, like a VCR, DVD player, HDTV tuner, PC,
game console and camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from b on the remote
control unit or INPUT on the Display.

HDTV tuner

DVD player

AVC System
(rear view)

AV Receiver VCR

AVC System
(front view)

PC

CAUTION

• To protect all equipment, always turn off the AVC System before connecting to a VCR, DVD player, HDTV tuner, PC, game
console, camcorder or other external equipment.

NOTE

• Please refer to the relevant operation manual (DVD player, PC, etc.) carefully before making connections.

Game console/Camcorder

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Using external equipment

Watching a DVD image

Connecting a DVD player

You can use the INPUT 1 terminal when connecting to a DVD player and other audiovisual equipment.

Component cable (commercially available)

AVC System (rear view)

When using
component cable,
select
“COMPONENT” for
“Input Select” in the
menu.

AV cable (commercially available)

S-video cable
(commercially available)

MENU

[

Option

INPUT SOURCE

TV

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT3

INPUT4

PC

...

Input Select

]

DVD player

Displaying a DVD image

To watch a DVD image, select “INPUT1” from “INPUT
SOURCE” menu using b on the remote control unit
or INPUT on the Display.

The setting is stored and can be selected in the “INPUT
SOURCE” menu.

NOTE

• Each time b is pressed, the input source toggles.

• If the DVD image does not come in clearly, you may need
to change the input signal type setting on the “Input Select”
menu.

• Refer to your DVD player operation manual for the signal
type.

• See page 55 for how to select the signal type.

• Below are signal types used for COMPONENT connection.
480i (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 580i (50Hz), 580p (50Hz), 720p

1

(60Hz)
1 Auto-detects video signal frequency.
2 1080i (50Hz) corresponds to a SMPTE275M signal.

, 1080i (50Hz2/60Hz)

(Horizontal frequency is 28.125kHz.)

COMPONENT

(For INPUT1 signal)

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AUTO

S-Video

Video

45

Using external equipment

Watching a VCR image

Connecting a VCR

You can use the INPUT 2 terminal when connecting a VCR and other audiovisual equipment.

AVC System (rear view)

AV cable (commercially available)

S-video cable
(commercially available)

VCR

MENU

[

Option

INPUT SOURCE

TV

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT3

INPUT4

PC

...

]

Input Select

AUTO

S-Video

Video

(For INPUT2 signal)

Displaying a VCR image

To watch a VCR image, select “INPUT2” from the
“INPUT SOURCE” menu using b on the remote
control unit or INPUT on the Display.

The setting is stored and can be selected in the “INPUT
SOURCE” menu.

NOTE

• Each time b is pressed, the input source toggles.

• If the VCR image does not come in clearly, you may need
to change the input signal type setting on the “Input Select”
menu.

• Refer to your VCR operation manual for the signal type.

• See page 55 for how to select the signal type.

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Using external equipment

Watching broadcasts via an HDTV tuner

Connecting an HDTV tuner

You can use the INPUT 3 terminal when connecting an HDTV tuner and other audiovisual equipment.

AVC System (rear view)

Component cable
(commercially available)

When using component
cable, select
“COMPONENT” for
“Input Select” in the
menu.

AV cable (commercially available)

S-video cable
(commercially available)

HDTV tuner

Displaying broadcasts via an HDTV tuner

To watch an HDTV tuner image, select “INPUT3” from
“INPUT SOURCE” menu using b on the remote
control unit or INPUT on the Display.

MENU

[

Option

INPUT SOURCE

TV

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT3

INPUT4

PC

...

Input Select

]

AUTO

COMPONENT

S-Video

Video

The setting is stored and can be selected in the “INPUT
SOURCE” menu.

NOTE

• Each time b is pressed, the input source toggles.

• If the HDTV tuner image does not come in clearly, you
may need to change the input signal type setting on the
“Input Select” menu.

• See page 55 for how to select the signal type.

• Below are signal types used for COMPONENT connection.
480i (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 580i (50Hz), 580p (50Hz), 720p

1

(60Hz)
1 Auto-detects video signal frequency.
2 1080i (50Hz) corresponds to a SMPTE275M signal.

, 1080i (50Hz2/60Hz)

(Horizontal frequency is 28.125kHz.)

(For INPUT3 signal)

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Using external equipment

Enjoying a game console and viewing camcorder images

Connecting a game console or camcorder

A game console, camcorder and some other audiovisual equipment are conveniently connected using the
INPUT 4 terminals.

NOTE

• The S-video terminal has priority over the video terminals.

AVC System (front view)

AV cable
(commercially available)

S-video cable
(commercially available)

INPUT SOURCE

TV

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT3

INPUT4

PC

Game console/Camcorder

Displaying an image of the game console or
camcorder

To connect a game console or view a camcorder, select
“INPUT4” from the “INPUT SOURCE” menu using b
on the remote control unit or INPUT on the Display.

The setting is stored and can be selected on the
“INPUT SOURCE” menu.

NOTE

• Each time b is pressed, the input source toggles.

• Refer to your game console or camcorder operation
manual for the signal type.

• See page 55 for how to select the signal type.

MENU

[

Option

Input Select

]

...

(For INPUT4 signal)

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AUTO

S-Video

Video

Using external equipment

Viewing an image from a PC

Connecting a PC

Use the PC terminals to connect a PC.

NOTE

• The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible.

• Refer to page 73 for a list of PC signals compatible with the System.

AVC System (front view)

RGB cable
(commercially available)

Signal names for 15-pin mini D-sub connecter

5

4 321

10

9

15

141312

6

7

8

11

Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name

1 R 6 GND (Ground) q Not connected
2 G 7 GND (Ground) w SDA
3 B 8 GND (Ground) e HD
4 Not connected 9 +5V r VD
5 CSYNC 0 GND (Ground) t SCL

NOTE

• Macintosh adaptor may be required for use for some Macintosh computers.

ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable
(commercially available)

Displaying an image from a PC

To view an image from a PC, select “PC” from the
“INPUT SOURCE” menu using b on the remote

control unit or INPUT on the Display.

When connecting to a PC, the correct input signal type
is automatically detected. (See page 60.) If the PC
image does not come in clearly, you may need to set
the Auto Sync. adjustment in the “Setup” menu. (See
page 54.)

PC

INPUT SOURCE

TV

PC

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NOTE

• Each time b is pressed, the input source toggles.

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT3

INPUT4

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Using external equipment

Connecting external speakers

Rear view

How to connect the speaker cable

Push down the tab.

11

1

11

Insert the end of the

22

2

22

cable.

When using external speakers

• Change the speaker setting to external speakers. (See
page 51.)

Make sure to connect the speaker jack and cable
polarity (L, +) properly

• The speaker jacks have plus (L ) and minus (+) polarity.

• Plus is red and minus is black.

• The cables are also divided into plus and minus.

• When connecting the left/right speakers, be sure to

connect the plus/minus jacks with the correct cables.

NOTE

• Unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet before installing
the speakers.

33

3

33

Put the lid back down.

CAUTION

• Make sure external speakers have 4 ohm and 10 watt
specifications.

• Connect the plus/minus jacks with the correct cables.
Incorrect connection may cause a short.

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Using external equipment

Selecting speakers

You can output audio using the supplied speakers
(detachable) or other external speakers.

1

2

3

4

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Audio”.

• Audio menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Speaker”, and then
press ENTER.

...

[

MENU

Audio

Audio Power control

Speaker

]

USER

Treble

Bass

Balance

Dolby Virtual

Speaker

Reset

[0]

–15

[0]

–15

[0]

L

Press c/d to select “ External” or
“Detachable”, and then press ENTER.

+15

+15

R

[Off]

[Detachable]

External Detachable

NOTE

• Audio menu items are greyed out when Audio output is
variable or when headphones are in use.

• Balance is greyed out when Dolby Virtual is set to “On”.

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Useful adjustment settings

Image position (AV input mode only)

For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical
position.

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

Press a/b to select “Position”, and then
press ENTER.

...

[

MENU

Setup

Setup Option

Position

]

NOTE

• For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset
values, press a/b to select “Reset”, and then press
ENTER.

• Adjustments are stored separately according to input

source.

• You can easily move the image position as shown on page
53, but when the power is switched off the image will return
to the previously memorised position.

Selected item

H-Pos.

V-Pos.

Centres the image by moving it to the left or
right.

Centres the image by moving it up or down.

Description

4

5

Auto Installation

Programme Setup

Child Lock

Position

WSS

4:3 Mode [Panorama]

Rotate

Language

[West Europe]Text Lang.

[On]

[Mode1]Full Mode

[Normal]

[English]

• Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M.

Press a/b to select “H-Pos.” or “V-Pos.”.

H-Pos. [0] –10 +10

V-Pos. [0] –20

Reset

+20

Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired
position.

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Useful adjustment settings

Moving the picture on the screen

You can move the picture around on the screen.

Press a/b/c/d to move an image on the screen to
the desired position. Press ENTER to return to the initial
image position.

NOTE

• While pressing a/ b/c /d, an on-screen image,
“Adjusting Position” displays to the desired position.

• This setting cannot be stored. Once the System shuts
down or enters standby mode, the setting is erased. To
move the picture around the screen again, you must
perform the above procedure again.

• The image position setting using the steps on page 52
can be stored. Select either according to your objectives.

• “TV”, “INPUT1”, “INPUT2”, “INPUT3” and “INPUT4” can
each adjust the image position setting on this page. The
same for WIDE modes.

• An on-screen image from a PC source cannot be moved
around.

• Even when the image fills the screen, its position can be
adjusted with this function.

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Useful adjustment settings

Auto Sync. adjustment (PC input
mode only)

For automatically adjusting the PC image.

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

• Setup menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Auto Sync.”, and then
press ENTER.

Fine Sync. adjustment (PC input
mode only)

Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as
necessary to change image position using Auto Sync.
In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed
to optimise the image.

1

2

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

4

Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press
ENTER.

• Auto Sync. starts and “Adjusting the image”
displays.

...

[

Setup

MENU

NOTE

• When Auto Sync. is successful, “Auto Sync. completed
successfully” displays. If not, Auto Sync. failed.

• Auto Sync. may fail even if “Auto Sync. completed
successfully” displays.

• Auto Sync. is likely to succeed when an input PC image
has wide vertical stripes (ex. pattern with high contrast
stripes, or cross-hatched).
It may fail when an input PC image is solid (low contrast).

• Be sure to connect the PC to the AVC System and switch
it on before starting Auto Sync.

Auto Sync.

]

NoYes

30%

3

Press a/b to select “Fine Sync.”, and then
press ENTER.

4

5

Press a/b to select the specific
adjustment item.

H-Pos. [90] – +

V-Pos.

Clock

Phase

Reset

[39]

[90]

[20]

–

–

–

+

+

+

Press c/d to adjust the item to your
desired position.

NOTE

• For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset
values, press a/b to select “Reset”, and then press

ENTER.

Selected item

H-Pos.

V-Pos.

Clock

Phase

Centres the image by moving it to the left or
right.

Centres the image by moving it to up or
down.

Adjusts the clock frequency.

Adjusts the clock phase.

Description

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Useful adjustment settings

Input signal source

Input selection

Can use for selecting the input source.

4

Press a/b to select a signal type you want
to set, and then press ENTER.

• If the selected signal type is incorrect, an image
does not display or no colour image displays.

For INPUT 1 signal

...

MENU

MENU

[

Option

[

Option

...

]

Input Select

AUTO

COMPONENT

S-Video

Video

For INPUT 2 signal

]

Input Select

AUTO

S-Video

Video

1

Press b on the remote control unit or
INPUT on the Display.

• INPUT SOURCE menu displays.

2

Press b on the remote control unit or
INPUT on the Display to select the input
source.

• An image from the selected source
automatically displays.

• You can also select the input source by
pressing a/b.

NOTE

• Some items may be greyed out. They are not selectable.

Input signal setting

For setting the signal type of external equipment.

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Option”.

• Option menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Input Select”, and then
press ENTER.

...

MENU

[

Option

Input Select

Input Label

Audio Out

Cool Climate

Colour System

Option

Input Select

]

[Fixed]

[Off]

[AUTO]

For INPUT 3 signal

MENU

[

Option

Input Select

]

AUTO

COMPONENT

S-Video

Video

...

For INPUT 4 signal

MENU

[

Option

Input Select

]

AUTO

S-Video

Video

...

NOTE

• If no (colour) image displays, try to change the other
signal type.

• Check the operation manual of the external equipment
for the signal type.

• Below are signal types used for COMPONENT connection.
480i (60Hz), 480p (60Hz), 580i (50Hz), 580p (50Hz), 720p

1

(60Hz)

, 1080i (50Hz2/60Hz)
1 Auto-detects video signal frequency.
2 1080i (50Hz) corresponds to a SMPTE275M signal.

(Horizontal frequency is 28.125kHz.)

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Useful adjustment settings

Input Label

Lets you set the input terminal displayed using the
INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display.

1

2

Press b on the remote control unit or
INPUT on the Display.

• INPUT SOURCE menu displays.

Press b on the remote control unit or
INPUT on the Display to select INPUT1.

• An image from the selected source
automatically displays.

• You can also select the input source by
pressing a/b.

6

Press a/b/c/d to select each character
of the new name for the channel, and then
press ENTER.

DVD

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

+

– _

0123456789

7

Repeat the above until the name is fully spelt
out, and then press ENTER.

• The name can be 6 characters or less.

INPUT SOURCE

TV

DVD

INPUT2

INPUT3

INPUT4

PC

(Example)

NOTE

• The name you input will not be translated.

• TV and PC are fixed.

I

.

CLEAR

J

BACK

T

END

3

4

5

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Option”.

• Option menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Input Label”, and then
press ENTER.

...

MENU

[

Option

Input Select

Input Label

Audio Out

Cool Climate

Colour System

Option

Input Label

]

[Fixed]

[Off]

[AUTO]

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Useful adjustment settings

Colour system setting (AV input
mode only)

You can change the colour system to one that is

compatible with the image on the screen.

1

2

3

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Option”.

• Option menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Colour System”, and
then press ENTER.

...

MENU

Option

[

Option

Colour System

]

AV mode selection

AV mode gives you five viewing options to choose from
to best match the system environment, which can vary
due to factors like room-brightness, type of programme
watched or the type of image input from external
equipment.

1

2

AV MODE: USER AV MODE: STANDARD

Press AV MODE.

• Present AV mode displays.

Press AV MODE again before the mode
displayed on the screen disappears.

• The mode changes as shown below.

AV input mode

Input Select

Input Label

[Fixed]

[Off]

[AUTO]

4

Audio Out

Cool Climate

Colour System

Press a/b to select a compatible video
signal system of your equipment, and then
press ENTER.

• Some items may be greyed out. They are not
selectable.

AUTO

PAL

SECAM

NTSC 3.58

NTSC 4.43

NOTE

• Factory preset value is “AUTO”.

• If “AUTO” is selected, colour system for each channel is
automatically set. If an image does not display clearly,
select another colour system (e.g. PAL, NTSC 4.43).

AV MODE: GAME

AV MODE: USER

Selected item

USER

STANDARD

DYNAMIC

MOVIE

GAME

AV MODE: DYNAMIC

AV MODE: MOVIE

PC input mode

AV MODE: STANDARD

Description

Allows the user to customise settings as
desired. You can set the mode for each
input source.

For a highly defined image in a normally
bright room

For a clear-cut image emphasising high
contrast for sports viewing

For a movie

Lowers image brightness for easier viewing.

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Useful adjustment settings

WIDE MODE

Normal

Full 14:9

Zoom 14:9

Panorama

Full

Cinema 16:9

Cinema 14:9

WIDE mode (for AV input mode)

Manual Selection

1

Press f.

• The WIDE MODE menu displays.

• The menu lists the wide mode options selectable
for the type of video signal currently received.

2

Auto Selection

If you set “WSS” and “4:3 Mode” in the Setup menu on
page 61, the optimum WIDE mode is automatically
chosen for every broadcast containing the WSS
information.

“WSS” menu

To enable Auto Selection, set “WSS” in the Setup menu
to “On”. (See page 61.)

“4:3 Mode” menu

To set the type of the wide screen, select “Normal” or
“Panorama” in the 4:3 Mode menu. (See page 61.)

Press f or a/b while the WIDE MODE
menu displays on the screen.

• As you toggle down the options, each is
immediately reflected on the Display. No need
to press ENTER.

4:3 Mode set to “Normal” 4:3 Mode set to “Panorama”

Selected item

Normal

Full 14:9

Zoom 14:9

Panorama

Full

Cinema 16:9

Cinema 14:9

For 4:3 “standard” pictures. A side bar appears on each side.

For 14:9 squeeze pictures. A thin side bar appears on each side.

For 14:9 letterbox pictures. A thin side bar appears on each side, and you may also see bars on
the top and bottom with some programmes.

In this mode the picture is progressively stretched toward each side of the screen.

For 16:9 squeeze pictures.

For 16:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may appear on the top and bottom with some programmes.

For 14:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may appear on the top and bottom with some programmes.

Normal Full 14:9

NOTE

• If the broadcast signal contains no WSS information, Auto
Selection will not function even when the WSS option is
enabled.

Description

Zoom 14:9

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Panorama

FullCinema 16:9Cinema 14:9

Useful adjustment settings

a

Screen size images.

Input Signal

a

Input signal

(640m480)

WIDE MODE

Normal

Full

WIDE mode (for PC input mode)

You can select the screen size.

NOTE

• Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page

49.)

• Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type.

Dot by Dot

Cinema

Input signal
(1024m768)

1

2

Press f.

• The WIDE MODE menu displays.

Press f or a/b to select a desired item on
the menu.

WIDE MODE

Full

Dot by Dot

Cinema

Normal Full CinemaDot by Dot

640g480 Keeps the original

Input Signal

1024g768

aspect ratio in a full
screen display.

Normal Full CinemaDot by Dot

An image fully fills
the screen.

An image fully fills
the screen.

Detects the
resolution of the
signal and displays
an image with the
same number of
pixels on the screen.

Detects the
resolution of the
signal and displays
an image with the
same number of
pixels on the screen.

Keeps the original
aspect ratio in a full
screen display. The
top and bottom of
the image is slightly
cropped.

Keeps the original
aspect ratio in a full
screen display. The
top and bottom of
the image is slightly
cropped.

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Useful adjustment settings

Input signal (PC input mode only)

• Some input signals may have to be registered manually
to display properly.

• The pairs of input signals (resolutions) in the list below
are not distinguishable when received. In such case, you
have to set the correct signal manually. After setting once,
it will display when the same signal (resolution) is input
again.

640g400

640g480

1024g768

NOTE

• You can only select the “Input Signal” on the Setup menu
when receiving one of the 6 input signals listed above.

720g400

848g480

1280g768

1

2

3

4

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

• Setup menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Input Signal” and then
press ENTER.

...

[

Setup

MENU

Setup Option

Input Signal

Auto Sync.

Fine Sync.

Rotate

Language

Input Signal

]

[Normal]

[English]

Press a/b to select the desired input signal
on the display.

640 x 480

848 x 480

(Example)

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Useful adjustment settings

Wide screen signalling (WSS) (AV
input mode only)

WSS allows a television to switch automatically among
the different screen formats.

1

2

3

4

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

Press a/b to select “WSS”, and then press
ENTER.

...

[

MENU

Auto Installation

Programme Setup

Child Lock

Position

WSS

4:3 Mode [Panorama]

Rotate

Language

Setup

Setup Option

WSS

[West Europe]Text Lang.

]

[On]

[Mode1]Full Mode

[Normal]

[English]

• Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M.

Press c/d to select “On” or “Off”, and then
press ENTER.

Picture aspect ratio (AV input mode
only)

The WSS signal has 4:3 auto-switching that allows you
to select between Normal and Panorama.

1

2

3

4

4:3 mode “Normal”

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

Press a/b to select “4:3 Mode”, and then
press ENTER.

...

[

MENU

Auto Installation

Programme Setup

Child Lock

Position

WSS

4:3 Mode [Panorama]

Rotate

Language

Setup

Setup Option

[West Europe]Text Lang.

4:3 Mode

[Mode1]Full Mode

[Normal]

[English]

]

[On]

• Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M.

Press c /d to select “Normal” or
“Panorama”, and then press ENTER.

NormalPanorama

WSS signal 4:3 screen

4:3 mode “Panorama”

NOTE

• Try to set WIDE mode if an image does not switch to the correct screen format. When the broadcast signal contains no
WSS information, the function will not work even if enabled. See page 58.

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OffOn

Selected item

Normal

Panorama

Normal range keeping 4:3 or 16:9 aspect
ratio

Wide image without side bars

Description

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Useful adjustment settings

Selecting Full Mode display (for AV
input mode) (LC-30AA1M only)

Select the display type in Full Mode.

1

2

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

Full Mode screen

Full mode “Mode1”

Selected item

Mode1

Mode2

Projects 16:9 squeeze image evenly over
entire screen.

Displays a 16:9 squeeze image without
distortion.
However, black bands appear at the top
and bottom.

Full mode “Mode2”

Description

3

4

Press a/b to select “Full Mode”, and then
press ENTER.

...

[

Setup

MENU

Setup Option

Auto Installation

Programme Setup

Child Lock

Position

WSS

4:3 Mode [Panorama]

Full Mode [Mode1]

Rotate

Language

Full Mode

[West Europe]Text Lang.

]

[On]

[Normal]

[English]

• Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M.

Press c/d to select “Mode1” or “Mode2”,
and then press ENTER.

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Mode 2Mode 1

Useful adjustment settings

Rotate

You can set the orientation of the picture.

AV input mode

1

2

3

4

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

Press a/b to select “Rotate”, and then press
ENTER.

...

[

MENU

Auto Installation

Programme Setup

Child Lock

Position

WSS

4:3 Mode [Panorama]

Rotate

Language

• Full Mode is only displayed for LC-30AA1M.

Setup

Setup Option

Rotate

[West Europe]Text Lang.

]

[On]

[Mode1]Full Mode

[Normal]

[English]

Press a/b to select the desired mode, and
then press ENTER.

Normal

Mirror

Upside Down

Rotate

1

2

3

4

PC input mode

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

Press a/b to select “Rotate”, and then press
ENTER.

...

[

MENU

Input Signal

Auto Sync.

Fine Sync.

Rotate

Language

Setup

Setup Option

Rotate

]

[Normal]

[English]

Press a/b to select the desired mode, and
then press ENTER.

Normal

Mirror

Upside Down

Rotate

[Normal]: normal image.

ABC

NOTE

• If you choose “Mirror” or “Rotate”, the sound orientation also changes.

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[Mirror]: mirror image.

ABC

[Upside Down]: upside

down image.

ABC

[Rotate]: rotated image.

ABC

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Useful adjustment settings

Audio out

Allows you to select what controls the audio output.

1

2

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Option”.

• Option menu displays.

Selected item

Fixed

Variable

• Sound via speakers is adjusted with

il/k on the remote control unit or the
Display.

• Sound via the MONITOR OUTPUT terminal
is not adjustable and constantly outputs.

• Sound via the MONITOR OUTPUT terminal
is adjusted with il/k on the remote
control unit or the Display.

• Sound via speakers is muted.

Description

Sleep timer

Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically
switches to standby.

3

4

Press a/b to select “Audio Out”, and then
press ENTER.

...

MENU

[

Option

Input Select

Input Label

Audio Out

Cool Climate

Colour System

Option

Audio Out

]

[Fixed]

[Off]

[AUTO]

(On-screen display for AV input mode.)

MENU

Option

Audio Out

Cool Climate

[

Option

Audio Out

]

[Fixed]

[Off]

...

(On-screen display for PC input mode.)

Press c/d to select “Fixed” or “Variable”,
and then press ENTER.

VariableFixed

1

2

Press SLEEP.

• Remaining time displays when sleep timer has
been set.

Sleep Timer: Remain 120

Each time you press SLEEP, the remaining
time switches as shown below.

• When the time has been set, countdown
automatically starts.

• Five minutes before the preset of time expires,
the remaining time displays each minute.

30 60 90

0

120

(minutes)

NOTE

• Audio menu items are greyed out when Audio output is
set to “Variable”.

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NOTE

• Select “0” by pressing SLEEP to cancel the sleep timer.

• When the sleep timer is working, its indicator on the
Display lights red. (LC-30AA1M only.)

Useful adjustment settings

Cool climate

Improves LCD response when viewing fast-moving
images. The effect is greater at low room temperatures
(at or below 15˚C/59˚F).

1

2

3

4

AV input mode

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Option”.

• Option menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Cool Climate”, and then
press ENTER.

...

MENU

Option

Input Select

Input Label

Audio Out

Cool Climate

Colour System

Option

Cool Climate

[

Press c/d to select “On”, and then press
ENTER.

]

[Fixed]

[Off]

[AUTO]

1

2

3

4

PC input mode

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Option”.

• Option menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Cool Climate”, and then
press ENTER.

...

MENU

Option

Audio Out

Cool Climate

Option

Cool Climate

[

Press c/d to select “On”, and then press
ENTER.

]

[Fixed]

[Off]

OffOn

NOTE

• Cool climate may cause image noise. If this occurs turn
the function “Off”.

• Cool Climate can be set differently for AV input mode and
PC input mode.

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OffOn

NOTE

• Cool climate may cause image noise. If this occurs turn
the function “Off”.

• Cool Climate can be set differently for AV input mode and
PC input mode.

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Useful adjustment settings

Password setting for child lock (TV
mode only)

Allows you to use a password to protect certain settings
from being accidentally changed.

Changing a password

You can change the factory preset password
“1234” to another 4-digit number you like.

1

2

3

4

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

• Setup menu displays.

Press a/b to select “Child Lock”, and then
press ENTER.

If you already set the password, enter it here.
If not, enter the factory preset password
“1234”.

7

Enter the same 4-digit number as in step 5
to confirm.

• “The new password is registered.” displays.

NOTE

• To view a locked channel (Lock setting in Programme
Setup “Manual” is set to “On”), you must enter a password.
(See page 31.) When you select a locked channel, a
password prompt message pops up. Press ENTER to
display the password input window.

Reset the password

Allows you to reset your password.

1

2

3

4

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

Press a/b to select “Child Lock”, and then
press ENTER.

If you already set the password, enter it here.
If not, enter the factory preset password
“1234”.

––––

5

6

––––

Press a/b to select “Change password”,
and then press ENTER.

Change password

Reset

New Password

Reconfirm

–––

–

––––

Enter the 4-digit number as a password using
0 – 9.

Change password

Reset

New Password

Reconfirm

–––

–

––––

5

Press a/b to select “Reset”, and then press

ENTER.

6

Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press
ENTER.

Change password

Reset

Yes No

NOTE

• As a precautionary measure, make a note of your
password and keep it in a familiar place. If you lose or
forget your password, initialise the System to return
all settings except for the TV channel settings to factory
preset values. (See page 80.)

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Useful features

Dual screen functions

Allows you to display two pictures on the screen at
one time.

Dual screen

You can display two same-sized pictures except when
inputting from a PC INPUT terminal.

3

4

• This function does not work under the following input
conditions:

1PC INPUT mode,
2Two pictures from the same source (e.g. INPUT 1 and

3Two pictures with different vertical frequency (e.g. PAL

• When this function is not available, “No dual screen display
available.” will display.

Press b to select another input source on
the active screen.

• A selected image displays.

Press c to exit dual screen.

NOTE

INPUT 1),

and PAL-60).

1

2

Press c.

• Dual screen displays and a selected input
source image displays.

z

z

Press c/d to set either screen to be active.

•“z” displays on the active screen, which has
sound output.

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Useful features

Picture and still image

You can display two same-sized pictures – one moving
and one still – when inputting from an AV source.

Teletext language setting

If Teletext information does not display correctly,
perform the setting procedure below.
Select from among 4 kinds of language tables: West
Europe, East Europe, Greek/Turkish, Cyrillic.
Each table is compatible with the Teletext languages
listed below.

1

Press MENU and the TV MENU screen
displays.

1

2

3

• This function does not work in PC input mode.

• When this function is not available, “No still image display
available.” will display.

• The still image automatically goes out after 30 minutes.

Press d.

• A moving image displays on the left screen and
a still image displays on the right screen. The
still image is one frame captured from a moving
image at the moment you press d.

FREEZE

Update the still image by pressing ENTER.

• Each time you press ENTER, the image on the
right screen updates.

Press d to exit still image.

NOTE

2

3

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

Press a/b to select “Text Lang.”, and then
press ENTER.

4

Press a/b to select the receivable teletext
broadcasting language in your country.

...

[

Setup

MENU

• West Europe - English, French, Scandinavian,
Czech, German, Spanish, Italian

• East Europe - Polish, French, Scandinavian,
Czech, German, Slovenian/Croatian, Italian,
Rumanian

• Greek/Turkish - English, French, Scandinavian,
Turkish, German, Spanish, Italian, Greek

• Cyrillic - English, Russian, Estonian, Czech,
German, Spanish, Ukrainian, Lettish

NOTE

• Teletext can display only when it is sent by a network. Not
used to convert between languages.

Text Lang.

]

West Europe

East Europe

Greek/Turkish

Cyrillic

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Useful features

Teletext function

What is Teletext?

Teletext broadcasts pages of information and
entertainment to specially equipped television sets.
Your System receives Teletext signals broadcast by a
TV network, and decodes them into graphical format
for viewing. News, weather and sports information,
stock exchange prices and programme previews are
among the many services available.

NOTE

• Teletext is broadcast in Europe and Asia, excluding
regions that use Arabic characters.

Teletext mode

Teletext is turned on/off with m on the remote control
unit. You can operate your System in Teletext mode
directly by inputting commands with the remote control
unit.

TELETEXT

TELETEXT

When viewing the Teletext information

• Press CH

• Press CH

aa

a (w) to increase the page number.

aa
bb

b (x) to decrease the page number.

bb

Turning on and off Teletext

1

2

3

Select a TV channel or external input source
providing the Teletext programme.

Press m to display the Teletext.

Press m again to display the Teletext on the
right screen and normal image on the left
screen.

• Each time you press m, the screen switches

as shown upper right.

• If you select a programme with no Teletext
signal, “No Teletext available.” displays.

• The same message displays during dual
screen or other modes if no Teletext signal is
available.

Button functions

Colour (RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE):

You can select a group or block of pages displayed in
the coloured brackets at the bottom of the screen by
pressing the corresponding Colour (RED/GREEN/

YELLOW/BLUE) on the remote control unit.

TELETEXT

GREEN

RED

0 – 9:
Directly select any page from 100 to 899 by using 0 –

9.

v:

Each time you press v, the TELETEXT image switches
as shown below.

Full

Upper half

k:
To reveal hidden information such as an answer to a
quiz, press k.

• Press k again to hide the information.

u:

To stop updating Teletext pages automatically, press
u.

• Press u again to release the hold mode.

Lower half

YELLOW BLUE

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Useful features

Displaying Subpages

You can display several subpages as they are
transmitted.

Displaying TOP Overview

When receiving TOP Teletext, you can read a TOP text
overview.

1

2

3

Press m to display Teletext.

Press l to display the TOP Overview as
shown below.

TOP Overview screen

INDEX

BLOCK PAGES

TV PROGRAMS
COLOR BAR
WEATHER
NEWS
MOVIE
LOCAL

SPORTS

BLOCK 1
BLOCK 2
BLOCK 3

GROUP PAGES

FOOT BALL
BASKETBALL

TENNIS

SKI
JUDO
SWIM
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
GROUP 3
GROUP 4

Select the desired block or group by using
a/b/c/d.

1

2

3

Press m to display Teletext.

Press j to display the subpage as shown
below.

Subpage screen

203 203TEXT 01:44:37

–+

0005 ‹‹ 02 03 04 05 06

Select the desired subpage by using c/d/
RED/GREEN.

• 0 – 9 directly selects the desired subpage.

4

5

Press ENTER to display the selected block
or group pages.

Press l to exit the TOP Overview screen.

4

Press j to exit the subpage screen.

• If you press w/x (CH
page will change to the next/previous page and
simultaneously exit the subpage screen.

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aa

bb

a/CH

b), the present

aa

bb

Useful features

Time display

You can display the time information included in the
Teletext. Follow the steps below to display the time.

1

• The time is not captured when a selected channel has no
Teletext information.

2

3

4

• The time display cannot be stored once the power is
turned off. When you turn on the power, perform steps 1 –
4 again.

Select a TV channel providing Teletext
information.
(The time information is automatically
captured.)

NOTE

Press C. The channel display will appear
on the Display.

Press C again within the three-second
interval the channel display is on the screen.
Time information will display on the lower left
of the screen for about three seconds.

Even when you change the TV channel, you
can display the time information with steps
2 – 3 above.

NOTE

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Solution

• No power.

• Unit cannot be operated.

• Remote control unit does not
operate.

• Picture is cut off.

• Strange colour, light colour, or
dark, or colour misalignment.

• Make sure the Display and the AVC System are connected correctly. (See page

7.)

• Check if you pressed B on the remote control unit. (See page 19.)
If the indicator on the Display lights up red, press B (STANDBY/ON) button.

• Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 18.)

• Has the main power been turned on? (See page 19.)

• External influences such as lightning, static electricity, etc., may cause improper
operation. In this case, operate the unit after first turning the power of the Display
and the AVC System, or unplugging the AC cord and re-plugging it in after 1 or
2 minutes.

• Are batteries inserted with polarity (e, f) aligned? (See page 13.)

• Are batteries worn out? (Replace with new batteries.)

• Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting?

• Is a fluorescent light illuminated to remote control sensor?

• Is the image position correct? (See pages 52 and 53.)

• Are screen mode adjustments such as picture size made correctly? (See pages
58 to 61.)

• Adjust the picture tone. (See pages 35 to 39 and 65.)

• Is the room too bright? The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright.

• Check the colour system setting. (See pages 30 and 57.)

• Check the input signal setting. (See page 55.)

• Power is suddenly turned off.

• No picture.

• No sound.

• Picture is not clear.

• No sound. (Even though the
System is receiving bilingual and
stereo signals, there is no sound
and the mode menu does not
display.)

• The unit’s internal temperature has increased.
Remove any objects blocking vent or clean.

• Check the power control setting. (See pages 42 and 43.)

• Check the sleep timer setting. (See page 64.)

• Is connection to other components correct? (See pages 44 to 49.)

• Is correct input signal source selected after connection? (See page 55.)

• Is the correct input selected? (See page 55.)

• Is a non-compatible signal being input? (See page 73.)

• Is picture adjustment correct? (See pages 35 to 39.)

• Is the volume too low? (See page 21.)

• Is “Variable” selected in “Audio Out”? (See page 64.)

• Is correct speaker output (“External” or “Detachable”) selected in “Speaker”?
(See page 51.)

• During Auto search, the sound system should automatically be detected.
However, auto-detect may not find some signals, in which case choose Manual.
(See page 30.)

• The Auto search (or Auto Installation) automatically searches for compatible
sound systems, but may not detect them depending on electric field conditions.
In that case, adjust to optimum sound system position by following directions on
page 30.

Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments

• When the unit is used in a low temperature space (e.g. room, office), the picture may leave trails or appear
slightly delayed. This is not a malfunction, and the unit will recover when the temperature returns to normal.

• Do not leave the unit in a hot or cold location. Also, do not leave the unit in a location exposed to direct sunlight
or near a heater, as this may cause the cabinet to deform and the LCD panel to malfunction.
Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F).

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Appendix

PC compatibility chart

Resolution Frequency

640g400

720g400

640g480

800g600

832g624

1024g768

1280g768

1280g1024 60 Hz

1366g768* 60 Hz

* LC-37AA1M only.

85 Hz

70 Hz

85 Hz

60 Hz

65 Hz

72 Hz

75 Hz

85 Hz

56 Hz

60 Hz

72 Hz

75 Hz

85 Hz

74.5 Hz

60 Hz

70 Hz

75 Hz

85 Hz

60 Hz

Remarks

Macintosh 13 (67 Hz)

Macintosh 16

Macintosh 19

Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc.
DDC is a registered trademark of Video Electronics
Standards Association.
Power Management is a registered trademark of
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Co., Inc.

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Appendix

RS-232C port specifications

PC Control of the System

• When a program is set, the display can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal.
The input signal (PC/AV) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and
settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing.

• Attach an RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially available) to the supplied Din/D-Sub RS-232C for the

connections.

NOTE

• This operation system should be used by a person who is accustomed to using PCs.

Communication conditions

Set the RS-232C communications settings on the PC to match the display’s communications conditions. The
display's communications settings are as follows:

Baud rate:
Data length:
Parity bit:

Stop bit:

Flow control:

Communication procedure

Send the control commands from the PC via the RS-232C connector.
The Display operates according to the received command and sends a response message to the PC.
Do not send multiple commands at the same time. Wait until the PC receives the OK response before sending
the next command.

9,600 bps

8 bits
None
1 bit
None

Command format

Eight ASCII codes e CR

C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4

Parameter

Input the parameter values, aligning left, and fill with blank(s) for the remainder. (Be sure that four values are input for the
parameter.)
When the input parameter is not within an adjustable range, “ERR” returns. (Refer to “Response code format”.)
No problem to input any numerical value for “x” on the table.

Command 4-digits: Command. The text of four characters.
Parameter 4-digits: Parameter 0 – 9, x, blank, ?

Return codeCommand 4-digits Parameter 4-digits

0

0009

– 30

100

0055

When “?” is input for some commands, the present setting value responds.

?

????

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Response code format

Normal response

OK

Problem response (communication error or incorrect command)

ERR

Commands

Return code (0DH)

Return code (0DH)

CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER

0

R

W

O

POWER SETTING

INPUT SELECTION A

INPUT SELECTION B

AV MODE
SELECTION

VOLUME

POSITION

P

x

D

G

T

I

0

D

V

T

I

*

D

V

T

I

*

D

V

A

I

x

D

C

P

I

0

1

P

N

I

1

1

P

N

I

2

1

P

N

I

3

1

P

N

I

0

2

P

N

I

1

2

P

N

I

2

2

P

N

I

0

3

P

N

I

1

3

P

N

I

2

3

P

N

I

3

3

P

N

I

0

4

P

N

I

1

4

P

N

I

2

4

P

N

I

0

D

M

V

A

1

D

M

V

A

2

D

M

V

A

3

D

M

V

A

4

D

M

V

A

5

D

M

V

A

*

M

L

O

V

*

S

O

P

H

*

S

O

P

H

*

S

O

P

V

*

S

O

P

V

*

K

C

L

C

*

E

S

H

P

_

_

_

POWER OFF (STANDBY)

INPUT SWITCHING (TOGGLE)

_

_

_

TV (CHANNEL FIXED)

_

_

*

TV (CHANNEL SELECTION) (1 – 99)

_

_

_

INPUT1 – 4 (1 – 4)

PC

_

_

_

INPUT1 (AUTO)

_

_

_

INPUT1 (COMPONENT)

_

_

_

INPUT1 (S-VIDEO)

_

_

_

INPUT1 (VIDEO)

_

_

_

INPUT2 (AUTO)

_

_

_

INPUT2 (S-VIDEO)

_

_

_

INPUT2 (VIDEO)

_

_

_

INPUT3 (AUTO)

_

_

_

INPUT3 (COMPONENT)

_

_

_

INPUT3 (S-VIDEO)

_

_

_

INPUT3 (VIDEO)

_

_

_

INPUT4 (AUTO)

_

_

_

INPUT4 (S-VIDEO)

_

_

_

INPUT4 (VIDEO)

_

_

TOGGLE

_

_

_

STANDARD

_

_

_

DYNAMIC

_

_

_

MOVIE

_

_

_

GAME

_

_

_

USER

_

_

*

VOLUME (0 – 60)

_

*

*

H-POSITION (AV) (10 – 10)

_

*

*

H-POSITION (PC) (0 – 180)

_

*

*

V-POSITION (AV) (20 – 20)

_

*

*

V-POSITION (PC) (0 – 99)

_

*

*

CLOCK (0 – 180)

_

*

*

PHASE (0 – 40)

CONTROL

CONTENTS

CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER

WIDE MODE

Dolby Virtual

DUAL SCREEN

CHANNEL

TEXT

W

W

W

W

W

W

W

W

W

W

W

W

A

A

A

T

T

D

C

C

T

T

D

0

E

D

I

1

E

D

I

2

E

D

I

3

E

D

I

4

E

D

I

5

E

D

I

6

E

D

I

7

E

D

I

8

E

D

I

9

E

D

I

1

E

D

I

1

E

D

I

0

V

D

C

1

V

D

C

2

V

D

C

0

N

I

W

1

N

I

W

*

H

C

C

x

P

U

H

x

W

D

H

0

T

X

E

1

T

X

E

*

G

P

C

_

_

_

TOGGLE

_

_

_

NORMAL (AV)

_

_

_

FULL 14:9 (AV)

_

_

_

ZOOM 14:9 (AV)

_

_

_

PANORAMA (AV)

_

_

_

FULL (AV)

_

_

_

CINEMA 16:9 (AV)

_

_

_

CINEMA 14:9 (AV)

_

_

_

NORMAL (PC)

_

_

_

FULL (PC)

_

_

0

DOT BY DOT (PC)

_

_

1

CINEMA (PC)

_

_

_

TOGGLE

_

_

_

ON

_

_

_

OFF

_

_

_

DUAL SCREEN OFF

_

_

_

DUAL SCREEN ON

_

_

*

DIRECT CHANNEL (1 – 99)

CHANNEL UP

CHANNEL DOWN

_

_

_

TEXT OFF

_

_

_

TEXT ON (TOGGLE)

_

*

*

DIRECT PAGE JUMP (100 – 899)

CONTROL

CONTENTS

NOTE

• If an underbar (_) appears in the parameter column, enter a space.

• If an asterisk (*) appears, enter a value in the range indicated in brackets under CONTROL CONTENTS.

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Appendix

Specifications

Item

LCD panel

Number of dots 3,147,264 dots (1366 g 768 g 3 dots)

Video Colour System PAL/SECAM/NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.43/PAL 60

TV
Function

Brightness 430 cd/m

Backlight 60,000 hours (at Manual 0 position)

Viewing angles H : 170° V : 170°

Audio amplifier 10W g 2

Speakers Ø 8 cm 2pcs, Ø 2.5 cm 2pcs

Terminals AV in, S-VIDEO in, COMPONENT VIDEO in

TV-standard (CCIR)

Receiving
Channel

TV-Tuning System

STEREO/BILINGUAL NICAM/A2

AVC
System

VHF/UHF

CATV

Rear INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 3

ANTENNA 75 q Din Type

MONITOR OUTPUT

DC OUTPUT DC 6.5V 7W MAX

37o LCD COLOUR TV, Model:LC-37AA1M

37o Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD

PAL: B/G, D/K, I SECAM: B/G, D/K NTSC: M

44.25-863.25 MHz

Hyper-band, S1–S41ch

Auto Preset 99 ch, Auto Label, Auto Sort

2

AV in, S-VIDEO in

AV in, S-VIDEO in, COMPONENT VIDEO in

Audio (Variable, Fixed), S-VIDEO out, VIDEO out

30o LCD COLOUR TV, Model:LC-30AA1M

30o Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD

2,949,120 dots (1280 g 768 g 3 dots)

SP OUTPUT External speaker output terminal (L and R)

Front

INPUT 4 S-VIDEO, AV in

PC INPUT

Headphones

OSD language

Power Requirement

Power
Consumption

Weight

Accessories

• 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. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

AVC System

Display

AVC System

Display

Optional accessories

The listed optional accessories are available for the LCD
colour TV. Please purchase them at your nearest shop.

• Additional optional accessories may be available in near
future. When purchasing, please read the newest
catalogue for compatibility and check the availability.

15 Pin mini D-Sub, Audio in (Ø 3.5mm jack)

Ø 3.5mm jack

English/Chinese/Arabic

AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz

34 W (1.2 W Standby)

135 W (0.9 W Standby)

5.4 kg (w/o stand), 5.5 kg (with stand)

16.9 kg (Display only)

20.4 kg (with Display and speakers)

25.0 kg (with Display, speakers and stand)

Operation manual, Remote control unit (g1), System cable (g1), AC cord
(g2), “AA” size battery (g2), Stand unit (g1), Cable clamp (Large g1, Small
g1), Antenna cable (g1)

No.

1 AN-37AG1

2 AN-07SC1

92 W (0.3 W Standby)

13.1 kg (Display only)

16.1 kg (with Display and speakers)

20.1 kg (with Display, speakers and stand)

Part name Part number

Wall mount bracket

System cable
(7 meters)

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IMPORTANT

• You cannot use external speakers when you are using the

optional system cable (AN-07SC1).

Dimensional drawings

Display

H LC-37AA1M

821.6

545

948

462.8

Unit: mm

305

90

82

784

298.5

5

200

85

200

495.5

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Dimensional drawings

Display

H LC-30AA1M

644.2

545

766

Unit: mm

305

88

79

497

608

385.8

100

422

58

18.5

100

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Dimensional drawings

AVC System

183

365

430

Unit: mm

250

95

5

180

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HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS

Press and hold down CLEAR on the AVC System while it is in standby mode. Then press B (STANDBY/ON)
button on the Display or B on the remote control unit to turn the System on.
All setting items (except TV channel) return to the factory presetting.

NOTE

• Running the factory presetting operation also reset the password to the factory preset “1234”.

You can run the Auto Installation again by using the following steps.

1 Turn on the power of the Display and the AVC System.
2 Press MENU. (Make sure the menu screen displays.)
3 Press c/d to select “Setup”.
4 Press a/b to select “Auto Installation”, and then press ENTER.
5 The password setting screen displays, you need to enter the factory preset password “1234”.

––––

6 Press c/d to select “Ye s”, and then press ENTER.

NoYes

The password is .

NOTE

• As a precautionary measure, make a note of your password above, scissor it from this manual, and keep it in a familiar
place.

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