Sharp LC-32A53X, LC-37A53X, LC-42A53X Operating Manual

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LC-32A53X LC-37A53X LC-42A53X

LCD COLOUR TELEVISION

OPERATION MANUAL

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LC-32A53X LC-37A53X LC-42A53X

LCD COLOUR TELEVISION

OPERATION MANUAL

Dear SHARP customer

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

Contents

Dear SHARP customer ........................................... 1

Contents .................................................................. 1

Trademarks ............................................................. 2

Important Safety Precautions ............................... 3

Supplied accessories ............................................. 4

Preparation ............................................................. 5

Inserting the batteries ......................................... 5

Using the remote control unit .............................. 5

Cautions regarding remote control unit ........... 5

Attaching the stand ............................................. 6

Setting the TV ..................................................... 7

Basic connection ................................................ 8

Connecting to an antenna .............................. 8

Connecting to the AC outlet ........................... 8

Setting the TV on the wall ................................... 9

Removing the stand ............................................ 9

Part names ............................................................ 10

TV (Front) .......................................................... 10

TV (Rear) ........................................................... 11

Remote control unit .......................................... 12

Watching TV .......................................................... 13

Turning on the power ........................................ 13

Turning off the power ........................................ 13

Simple button operations for changing

channels ......................................................... 13

Using Flashback (A) on the remote

control unit ..................................................... 14

Using MPX on the remote control unit ............... 14

Simple button operation for changing

volume/sound ................................................ 15

Sleep timer ....................................................... 15

Basic adjustment settings ................................... 16

Menu operation buttons .................................... 16

On-Screen Display ............................................ 16

Menu items (TV/AV) .......................................... 17

Menu items (PC) ............................................... 17

Auto installation ................................................ 18

Programme setup ............................................. 18

Auto search .................................................. 18

Manual setting for each channel ................... 19

Search tuning .......................................... 19

Fine tuning ............................................... 19

Colour system ......................................... 19

Sound system (Broadcasting system) ...... 20

Skipping channels ................................... 20

Sort .............................................................. 20

Label ............................................................ 21

Erase Programme ........................................ 21

AV MODE selection .......................................... 22

OPC (Optical Picture Control) setting ................ 22

Picture adjustments .......................................... 23

Advanced ......................................................... 24

Colour temperature ...................................... 24

Fine Motion Advanced .................................. 24

Film Mode .................................................... 24

Black ............................................................ 24

3D-Y/C ........................................................ 25

Monochrome ............................................... 25

Audio adjustment .............................................. 25

Surround ...................................................... 26

Power Control .................................................. 26

Contents

Useful adjustment settings .................................. 28

Password setting for child lock

(for TV input mode) ........................................ 28

Input Skip ......................................................... 29

Input Label ........................................................ 29

Image position .................................................. 30

Wide Screen Signalling (WSS) ........................... 30

Picture aspect ratio ........................................... 31

Standby Mode .................................................. 31

Reset ................................................................ 32

WIDE mode (for TV/AV input mode) .................. 33

WIDE mode (for PC input mode) ....................... 34

Language setting for on-screen display ............. 35

Demo ................................................................35

DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) ........................... 36

Input Select ...................................................... 36

Output Volume Select ....................................... 37

Audio Only ........................................................ 37

Game Play Time ............................................... 38

Colour system setting ....................................... 38

HDMI Setup ...................................................... 39

PC Setup ...........................................................39

Input Signal (PC input mode only) ................. 39

Adjusting the PC image automatically ............40

Adjusting the PC image manually ..................40

Useful features ..................................................... 41

Dual screen functions ....................................... 41

Output Select ....................................................42

Teletext language setting .................................. 42

Teletext function ............................................... 43

Using external equipment .................................... 45

Displaying an external equipment image .......... 45

Displaying a DVD image (Example) ................... 45

Connecting a VCR ........................................... 45

Connecting a DVD player ................................. 46

Connecting a game console or camcorder ....... 47

Connecting a Digital TV STB (Set Top Box) ....... 47

Using Digital Audio Output .................................48

Viewing an image from a PC ............................. 48

Connecting a PC .......................................... 48

Displaying an image from a PC ..................... 48

Appendix ............................................................... 49

Troubleshooting ................................................ 49

PC compatibility chart ....................................... 49

RS-232C port speciﬁ cations ............................. 50

Speciﬁ cations ................................................... 52

Optional accessory ........................................... 52

Dimensional drawings.......................................... 53

Trademarks

• “HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Deﬁ nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.”

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-ﬁ lled containers on this product.

The water may spill onto the product

causing ﬁ re 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.

• The LCD panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is struck forcefully or with a sharp object. If the LCD panel is broken, be careful not to be injured by broken glass.

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

• To prevent ﬁ re, never place any type of candle or naked ﬂ ames on the top or near the TV set.

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

• Do not place heavy objects on this product or stand on it. Doing so could cause injury if the product overturns. Take special care near children and pets.

• When relocating the product placed on a cart, it must be moved with utmost care. Sudden stops, excessive force and uneven ﬂ oor 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 insufﬁ cient 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 is a very high technology product with 3,147,264 thin ﬁ lm transistors, giving you ﬁ ne picture details. Due to the very large number of pixels, occasionally a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a ﬁ xed point of blue, green or red. This is within product speciﬁ cations and does not constitute a fault.

Precautions when transporting the TV

Be sure to always carry the TV by two people holding it with two hands — one hand on each side of the TV.

• Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an afterimage to remain.

• Install the product on the place where the AC cord can be unplugged easily from the AC outlet, or from the AC INPUT terminal on the rear of the product.

Supplied accessories

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

Remote control unit “AAA” size battery (g2) AC cord

Page 12 Page 5 Page 7

AC cord clamp Cable clamp

Page 7 Page 7

Stand base Stand post

Cloth

Short screws (g4)

Hex key

Cable tie

Page 7

Operation manualStand unit

Long screws (g4)

Page 6

NOTE

• Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV.

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

• The illustrations used throughout this manual are based on LC-37A53X.

Preparation

Inserting the batteries

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

1 Open the battery cover.

CAUTION

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

• Do not mix batteries of different types. Different types of batteries have different characteristics.

• Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause chemical leakage in old batteries.

• Remove batteries as soon as they have worn out. Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause a rash. If you ﬁ nd 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.

2 Insert two supplied “AAA” size

batteries.

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

3 Close the battery cover.

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.

Remote control sensor

Cautions regarding remote control unit

• Do not subject the remote control unit to shock. In addition, do not soak the remote control unit with liquids, or place it 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 TV is under direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such case, change the angle of the lighting or TV, or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote sensor window.

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30°30°

Preparation

Attaching the stand

• Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal.

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

CAUTION

• Attach the stand in the correct direction.

• Be sure to follow the instructions. Incorrect installation of the stand may result in the TV falling over.

Conﬁ rm the 8 screws supplied with the TV.

1 3

Short screws (g4)

(used in step 2)

Set the post for the stand unit onto the

box.

Attach the base to the post.

Insert and tighten the 4 screws into the 4

holes on the bottom of the base.

Hex key

Screw

Long screws (g4)

(used in step 3)

• To detach the stand, perform the steps in reverse order.

Insert the stand into the openings on the

bottom of the TV.

Insert and tighten the 4 screws into the 4

holes on the rear of the TV.

Hex key

Screw

NOTE

Soft cushion

Preparation

Setting the TV

Notes on installing the TV

• Avoid direct sunlight and place the TV in a well-ventilated location.

• Place the TV in a level location.

Connecting the AC cord, antenna, and external equipment to the TV

TV (rear view)

AC cord clamp

See pages 8 and 45—48 for connecting antennas and external equipment, such as VCR and DVD player.

AC outlet

AC cord

• Place the TV close to the AC outlet, and keep the power plug within reach.

Bundling the cables

Insert the cable clamp in the hole on the TV as shown.

Cable clamp

Cable tie

CAUTION

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

Preparation

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)

(commercially available)

To antenna terminal Room antenna terminal (75-ohm type)

Connecting to the AC outlet

Antenna cable

Rear view

AC outlet

AC cord

NOTE

• Always turn off the power of the TV when connecting the AC cord.

• Disconnect the AC cord from the AC outlet if the TV will not be used for a long period of time.

Preparation

Setting the TV on the wall

• You can mount the TV on the wall, using the optional AN-37AG2 bracket.

• For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the optional bracket.

CAUTION

• This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the AN-37AG2 (SHARP) wall mount bracket. The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.

• Installing the Liquid Crystal Television requires special skill that should only be performed by qualiﬁ ed 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.

Hanging on the wall

AN-37AG2 wall mount bracket. (See the bracket instructions for details.)

Regarding the angle when mounting the TV on the wall

• The maximum angle to which you can tilt the wall-mounted TV is as follows. Do not tilt it more than the maximum angle.

0°, 5°, 10°

0°, 5°

Vertical mounting

Angular mounting

LC-32A53X

LC-37A53X

LC-42A53X

• Tilt the wall-mounted TV slowly when adjusting its angle.

Removing the stand

For wall mounting with the optional bracket, remove the stand.

Before detaching/attaching the stand

• Before detaching (or attaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet.

• Remove all terminal covers and connected cables.

• Lay the TV down on cushioning (such as a blanket) over a table.

• Make sure two or more people perform the operation.

CAUTION

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

Hex key

Unfasten the four screws used to secure the stand in place.

NOTE

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

Detach the stand from the TV. (Hold the stand so it will not drop from the edge of the base area.)

Part names

TV (Front)

Channel up (r)/down (s) buttons

Volume up (e)/down (f) buttons

TV/VIDEO button

POWER (On/Off) button

Remote control sensor

OPC sensor

POWER indicator

OPC indicator*

SLEEP timer indicator

*OPC: Optical Picture Control

(See page 22.)

Part names

TV (Rear)

INPUT 4 (HDMI) terminal

INPUT 3 (HDMI) terminal

RS-232C terminal

INPUT 5 terminals

Headphone jack

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal

INPUT 2 terminals

INPUT 1 terminals

Antenna input terminal

AUDIO OUTPUT terminal

Regarding the headphone jack

• Use headphones with a stereo mini plug (Ø 3.5 mm).

• Be sure to unplug headphones from the jack when they are not in use.

• The speakers do not output volume when headphones are plugged in.

• Audio adjustments (page 25) do not affect the audio of connected headphones.

• You can set the volume to different levels for each input source.

AC INPUT terminal

Volume display when headphones are plugged in

Part names

Remote control unit

6 7

NOTE

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

1 POWER (STANDBY/ON)

To switch the power on and off. (See page 13.)

2 0 — 9

Set the channel. (See page 13.) TELETEXT mode: Set the page. (See page 43.)

3 A (Flashback)

Press to return to the previous channel or external input mode.

(See page 14.)

4 WIDE

Change the wide image mode. (See pages 33 and 34.)

5 AV MODE

Select an audio and video setting. (See page 22.)

18 19

21 22

6 MPX

Select the sound multiplex mode. (See page 14.)

7 e (Mute)

Mute the sound. (See page 15.)

8 VOLk/VOL

Set the volume. (See page 15.)

9 P&P

Set the dual picture mode. Press P&P again to return to normal

view. (See page 41.)

10 SURROUND

Select Surround settings. (See page 26.)

11 a/b/c/d (Cursor)

Select a desired item on the setting screen. (See page 16.)

ENTER

Execute a command.

12 EXIT

Return to the default screen.

13 DEMO

Press to show Fine Motion Advanced demostration in a split

screen format. (See page 35.)

14 m (TELETEXT)

Select the TELETEXT mode. (all TV image, all TEXT image, TV/

TEXT image) (See pages 43 and 44.)

(Reveal hidden for TELETEXT)

TELETEXT mode: Display hidden characters. (See page 43.)

(SUBTITLE for TELETEXT)

[

To turn the subtitles on and off. (See page 44.)

(Hold)

TELETEXT mode: Stop updating Teletext pages automatically.

Press 3 again to release the hold mode. (See page 43.)

(Subpage)

Display the Teletext subpage directly. (See page 44.)

(Top/Bottom/Full)

TELETEXT mode: Set the area of magniﬁ cation. (See page 43.)

15 TV/VIDEO (INPUT SOURCE)

Select an input source. (TV, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4,

INPUT 5) (See pages 36, 45 and 48.)

16 OPC

To switch Optical Picture Control on and off. (See page 22.)

17 FREEZE

Freeze a motion picture on the screen. (See page 41.)

18 DISPLAY

Display the channel or input information.

19 SLEEP

Set the Sleep timer. (See page 15.)

20 CHr/CH

TV input mode: Select the channel. (See page 13.) TELETEXT mode: Select the page. (See page 43.)

21 SELECT

To select either screen to be active in Dual screen mode.

22 MENU

Display the menu screen. (See page 16.)

23 RETURN

MENU mode: Return to the previous menu screen. (See page 16.)

24 Colour (Red/Green/Yellow/Blue)

TELETEXT mode: Select a page. (See page 43.)

Watching TV

Turning on the power

Press POWER on the TV.

• POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, an image appears with sound.)

• After turning the power “ON” by pressing POWER on the TV, you can turn the power ON/OFF by pressing POWER on the remote control.

POWER button

POWER indicator

Turning off the power

Press POWER on the remote control.

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

• The POWER indicator on the TV changes from green to red.

Press POWER on the TV.

• The POWER indicator on the TV turns off.

• When the TV is turned off by POWER on the TV, you cannot turn on the power by pressing POWER on the remote control.

POWER indicator

Off Power off

The TV is in standby mode.Red

The TV is on.Green

Simple button operations for changing channels

You can change channels in several ways.

Using CHr/s on the remote control unit

• Press CHr to increase the channel number.

• Press CHs to decrease the channel number.

NOTE

• CHr/s on the TV operates the same as CHr/s on

the remote control unit.

Using 0 — 9 on the remote control unit Select the channels directly by pressing buttons 0 to 9.

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

• Press 0, followed by 2. To select a 2-digit channel (e.g. channel 12):

• Press 1, followed by 2.

NOTE

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

• Minor power is consumed when the unit is in standby mode.

POWER button

When viewing Teletext information

View a page directly which is 3-digit page number from 100 to 899 by pressing buttons 0 to 9.

Channel display

(Example)

SAT.1

B/GPAL

MONO

Watching TV

Using Flashback (A) on the remote control unit

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

Press A to toggle between the currently selected input source and the previously selected one.

Press A to return to the previous page in TELETEXT mode.

Using MPX on the remote control unit

When receiving a monaural signal

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

Monaural mode

PAL

NICAM

BBC2

B/G

MONO

BBC2

MONO

In the TV mode of A2 TV broadcasts When receiving a stereo signal

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

Stereo mode

BBC2

B/G

MONO

PAL

NICAM

BBC2

B/G

STEREO

PAL

NICAM

When receiving a bilingual signal

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

Bilingual mode

PAL

NICAM

BBC2

B/G

CH A

PAL

NICAM

BBC2

B/G

CH B

In the NICAM TV broadcasts When receiving a stereo signal

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

Stereo mode

BBC2

MONO

PAL

NICAM

BBC2

B/G

STEREO

When receiving a bilingual signal

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

Bilingual mode

BBC2

PAL

NICAM

B/G

CH A

BBC2

MONO

PAL

NICAM

PAL

NICAM

BBC2

CH B

BBC2

CH AB

B/G

BBC2

PAL

NICAM

B/G

CH AB

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

Monaural mode

BBC2

NOTE

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

MONO

Watching TV

Simple button operation for changing volume/sound

Changing the volume

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

• To increase the volume, press VOLk.

• To decrease the volume, press VOLl.

NOTE

• “TV”, “INPUT1”, “INPUT2”, “INPUT3”, “INPUT4” and “INPUT5” (PC) modes can store volume adjustment values separately.

Using Mute (e) on the remote control unit

mutes the current sound output.

Sleep timer

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

Press SLEEP.

• Remaining time displays when sleep timer has been set.

Sleep Timer: Remain 2 hr. 00 min.

Each time you press SLEEP, the remaining

time switches as shown below.

0 hr. 30 min. 1 hr. 00 min. 1 hr. 30 min.

Off

NOTE

• The sleep timer indicator on the TV lights up when the time has been set.

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

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

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

2 hr. 30 min. 2 hr. 00 min.

Press e.

• The sound is silenced.

• “M” is displayed while the mute function is on.

Mute

Press e again within 30 minutes to cancel the

mute.

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

NOTE

• Within 30 minutes after pressing e, press one of the buttons below to cancel the mute. — VOLl/VOL —

• Mute will be cancelled after 30 minutes. However, the TV will not suddenly output loud sound as the volume level will be set to 0 automatically. Increase the volume level by pressing VOLk.

Basic adjustment settings

Menu operation buttons

Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu.

On-Screen Display

(Example)

...

[

Option



DNR

Input Select

Output Volume Select

Audio Only

Game Play Time

Colour System

HDMI Setup

Fine Sync.

Item displayed in yellow

Colour System

• This indicates the item currently selected.

• Press ENTER to go to the adjustment screen for this

item.

Item displayed in white

• This indicates an item can be selected.

Item displayed in grey

• This indicates that the item cannot be selected. * There are various reasons why items cannot be

selected, but the main reasons are as follows:

1. Nothing is connected to the selected input terminal.

2. The function is not compatible with the current input signal.

]

MENU: Press to open or close the menu screen.

/b/c/d: Press to select a desired item on the

screen or adjust a selected item.

ENTER: Press to go to the next step or complete

the setting.

RETURN: Press to return to the previous step.

ENTER

: Select : Enter

RETURN

: Back

: End

The bar above is an operational guide for the remote control. The bar will change in accordance with each menu setting screen.

NOTE

• The screens in the operation manual are for explanation purposes (some are enlarged, others cropped) and may vary slightly from the actual screens.

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