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.
• 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.
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.
2 Insert two supplied “AAA” size
3 Close the battery cover.
batteries.
• Place batteries with their terminals
corresponding to the (e) and (f)
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.
indications in the battery compartment.
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.
5 m
Remote control
sensor
30° 30°
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.
• You can mount the TV on the wall, using the optional AN-37AG2/AN-52AG1 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/AN-52AG1 (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.
<Example>
Hanging on the wall
About setting the TV angle and height adjustment
AN-37AG2/AN-52AG1 wall mount bracket.
(See the bracket instructions for details.)
Vertical mounting
Angular mounting
0°
AN-37AG2
1
2
AN-52AG1
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.
For AN-52AG1
1 0°/5°/10°/15°/20°
2 -5/0/+5 cm
(can be moved 5 cm
up or down)
12
Unfasten the four screws used to secure the stand in
place.
NOTE
• To attach the stand, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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.
20
NOTE
• “TV”, “INPUT1”, “INPUT2”, “INPUT3”, “INPUT4” and “PC”
modes can store volume adjustment values separately.
Using Mute (e) on the remote control unit
mutes the current sound output.
e
Sleep timer
Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically
switches to standby.
Press SLEEP.
1
• Remaining time displays when sleep timer has
been set.
Sleep Timer: Remain 2 hr. 00 min.
Each time you press SLEEP, the remaining
2
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.
1
• The sound is silenced.
• “M” is displayed while the mute function is on.
Mute
Press e again within 30 minutes to cancel the
2
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
—
e
• 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.
k
Still image
You can freeze a motion picture on the screen.
Press FREEZE.
1
Press RETURN to exit still image.
2
NOTE
• When this function is not available, “No still image
available.” will display.
• The still image automatically goes out after 30 minutes.