Sharp LC 26D6U Flat Panel Television Operation Manual

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135

SHARP CORPORATION

LC-37D6U

LC-32D6U

LC-26D6U

LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION

TÉLÉVISEUR ACL

TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO

OPERATION MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN

Printed in Mexico

Imprimé au Mexique

Impreso en México

TINS-B947WJZZ

05P08-MX-NG

LC-37D6U

LC-32D6U

LC-26D6U

LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION

ENGLISH

OPERATION MANUAL

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

• Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out.

• The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-32D6U model.

IMPORTANT:

To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV’s model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the

TV.

Model No.:

Serial No.:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION:

DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR

TABLE. THE PRODUCT MAY FALL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS

DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. USE ONLY WITH A CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE

RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE PRODUCT. FOLLOW THE

MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT AND USE MOUNTING

ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. A PRODUCT AND CART

COMBINATION SHOULD BE MOVED WITH CARE. QUICK STOPS, EXCESSIVE FORCE, AND

UNEVEN SURFACES MAY CAUSE THE PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION TO OVERTURN.

WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION:

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-37D6U



This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

RESPONSIBLE PARTY:

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION


TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP

For Business Customers: URL http://www. sharpusa. com

INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

“Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the

National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.”

This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eia.org

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DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER

Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully before using this product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. 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 Liquid Crystal Television, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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

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

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

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

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Additional Safety Information

15) Power Sources — This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

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

17) Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18) Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product, c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water, d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation, e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

19) Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

20) Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

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

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• Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

• Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer.

• Selecting the location — Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.

• Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions are followed.

• The Liquid Crystal panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the panel breaks.

• Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• The Liquid Crystal panel is a very high technology product with 3,147,264 thin film transistors, giving you fine picture details.

Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product.

Precautions when transporting the TV

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

• Lightning — For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.

• Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

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• Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC —NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.

No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product.

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

• Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling.

• Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface of the TV panel. Using a hard cloth may scratch the panel surface.

• Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the panel when it is really dirty.

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

• If the panel is dusty, use an anti-static brush, which is commercially available, to clean it.

• To protect the panel, do not use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners or chemical cloth to clean it, such materials may damage the panel surface.

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

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QUICK REFERENCE

STOP! To safely remove the AQUOS television from the box

It’s best to use 2 people to remove the AQUOS television for stability.

1. Use the cardboard holders on either side of the AQUOS television to remove it from the box.

2. Remove the cardboard; however, keep the wrapping on the AQUOS television to protect it while moving.

3. Lift onto installation location as the diagram illustrates.

Ventilation & Cleaning Tips

Keep your AQUOS television in a well ventilated area and make sure not to place it by a heat source or use near water. The AQUOS television is designed for AC use only and should be used with supplied AC cord.

Clean the screen by spraying a soft lint free cloth with water to lightly moisten. Gently wipe and avoid pressing on the screen. To clean the outer cabinet, use the same method. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

The screen is glass and can be scratched or broken when dropped or impacted.

QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS

1. Facing the back of the AQUOS television, remove the terminal cover.

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

4. Place the Ferrite core in the space indicated in the below figure and bundle the cords properly with a cable clamp and cable tie.

2. Attach your antenna to the back of the TV. (See page 13.)

3. Connect the AC plug for the AQUOS television into the wall outlet.

5. How to turn on the AQUOS television for the first time.

A) Press POWER on AQUOS television.

CAUTION

• TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

TOUCH UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES WITH

THE AC CORD CONNECTED.

POWER

B) POWER indicator on the front of the AQUOS television lights blue.

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POWER indicator

NOTE

• The TV can be swiveled 25 degrees (26 inch model) or

10 degrees (32 and 37 inch model) right and left with TV stand attached.

• You cannot tilt the screen vertically.

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QUICK REFERENCE

If the remote control fails to operate TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit.

1

Open the battery cover.

2

Insert two “AAA” size batteries

(supplied with the product).

3

Close the battery cover.

• Place the 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.

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

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

• Remove batteries as soon as they are worn out. Chemicals that leak from batteries that come in contact with skin can cause a rash. If you find any chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth.

• The batteries supplied with this product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions.

• If you will not be using the remote control unit for an extended period of time, remove batteries from it.

30

°

23

⬘ (7 m)

30

°

Remote control sensor

IMPORTANT:

The POWER indicator on the AQUOS television should light blue indicating you have power to the AQUOS television.

If the POWER indicator on the AQUOS television still does not light up, press TV POWER on the remote control to turn the power on.

IMPORTANT:

IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON - UNPLUG THE AQUOS TELEVISION FROM THE OUTLET AND REPEAT

THE INSTALLATION STEPS.

IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP.

Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for other device connections (DVD, VCR, AUDIO, etc) in your

AQUOS operation manual.

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Contents

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ……………………… 1

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ………………………… 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS …………… 3

QUICK REFERENCE ………………………………… 6

Contents ……………………………………………… 8

COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NOTICE …………… 8

Supplied accessories ……………………………… 9

Trademarks …………………………………………… 9

Part names ………………………………………… 10

TV (Front) ……………………………………… 10

TV (Rear) ……………………………………… 11

Remote control unit …………………………… 12

Preparation ………………………………………… 13

Using the remote control unit ………………… 13

Cautions regarding remote control unit … 13

Antennas ……………………………………… 13

Watching TV ……………………………………… 14

Turning on the power ………………………… 14

Turning off the power ………………………… 14

Initial setup ……………………………………… 15

Changing channels-Air/Cable ……………… 16

Changing volume/sound ……………………… 17

Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode ……………… 18

Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode …… 18

Connecting Digital Cable Module …………… 19

Basic adjustment settings ……………………… 20

Menu items ……………………………………… 20

EZ setup ………………………………………… 21

Channel Setup ………………………………… 21

Antenna Setup – DIGITAL …………………… 22

Standby Mode ………………………………… 24

Favorite channel setting ……………………… 24

Language setting ……………………………… 24

Picture adjustments …………………………… 25

OPC setting ………………………………… 25

Advanced picture adjustments ………… 26

Color temperature ………………………… 26

Black ……………………………………… 26

3D-Y/C ……………………………………… 26

Monochrome ……………………………… 26

Film Mode (3:2 pull-down) ……………… 26

Sound adjustment ……………………………… 27

Surround ………………………………………… 27

Power Control ………………………………… 28

Digital Setup …………………………………… 28

Audio Setup ……………………………… 28

Using external equipment ……………………… 29

Displaying an external equipment image …… 29

Connecting a DVD player or a Digital TV STB

(Air or Cable) ……………………………… 30

Connecting a VCR, game console or camcorder ……………………………… 30

Using Digital Audio Output …………………… 30

Connecting HDMI equipment ………………… 31

Displaying an image from HDMI equipment ………………………………… 31

Useful adjustment settings ……………………… 32

Image position ………………………………… 32

Moving the picture on the screen …………… 32

Input Select …………………………………… 33

Input Label ……………………………………… 34

Picture Flip ……………………………………… 34

AV MODE ……………………………………… 35

View mode for 4:3 Programs ………………… 35

View mode for HD Programs ………………… 35

Digital Noise Reduction ……………………… 36

Audio Only ……………………………………… 36

Output Select …………………………………… 36

Quick Shoot …………………………………… 36

Color System …………………………………… 37

Sleep Timer …………………………………… 37

Program Title Display ………………………… 37

Closed Captions and Digital Closed

Captions …………………………………… 38

Caption Setup ………………………………… 39

Secret number setting for parental control … 40

Parental control (setting V-CHIP level) ……… 42

How to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK ……………………… 45

Reactivating the temporarily released

V-CHIP BLOCK …………………………… 45

Other viewing options …………………………… 46

Viewing a list of channels ……………………… 46

Viewing information of the program ………… 46

Freezing images ……………………………… 47

Presetting remote control function …………… 47

Appendix ………………………………………… 51

Removing speakers …………………………… 51

Removing the stand …………………………… 52

Setting the TV on the wall …………………… 52

Troubleshooting ………………………………… 53

Troubleshooting-Digital broadcasting ……… 53

RS-232C port specifications ………………… 54

Specifications ………………………………… 56

Dimensional drawings …………………………… 57

COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NOTICE

• It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. U. S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; 6,381,747; and 6,516,132.

• This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by direct connection to a cable system providing such programming. A security card provided by your cable operator is required to view encrypted digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive digital cable services such as videoon-demand, a cable operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services may require the use of a set-top box. For more information call your local cable operator.

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Supplied accessories

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

Remote control unit (g1) “AAA” size battery (g2) AC cord (g1)

Page 7

Cable clamp (g1)

Page 7

Cable tie (g1)

Page 6

Operation manual (g1)

Page 6 Page 6

NOTE

• Always use the AC cord supplied with the LCD-TV.

Trademarks

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• “HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC.”

• CableCARD™ is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.

• Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP5510752 and 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of

BBE Sound, Inc.

• BBE Mach3Bass extends the bass response of a given loudspeaker and provides deep, tight and musically accurate bass frequencies.

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Part names

TV (Front)

Volume buttons (VOLl/k )

Channel buttons

(CHs/r)

INPUT button

POWER button

10

NOTE

• See page 14 for status indicator.

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OPC sensor POWER indicator

Remote control sensor OPC/DL indicator

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*OPC: Optical Picture Control

(See page 25.)

*DL: DownLoad

Part names

TV (Rear)

AC INPUT terminal

MONITOR OUTPUT terminals

INPUT 3 terminals

INPUT 2 terminals

INPUT 1 terminals

DIGITAL CABLE

IN terminal

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT terminal

ANALOG IN terminal

DIGITAL AIR IN terminal

SYSTEM RESET**

RESET*

RS-232C terminal

CableCARD™ slot

INPUT 4 terminals

* Press RESET if the TV cannot return to its original state after performing various operations.

• AV MODE resets to DYNAMIC (Fixed)

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

• Audio setting initializes

• Surround resets to off

• Image position initializes

** Press SYSTEM RESET if the TV does not operate after starting up.

NOTE

• Pressing RESET will not work if the TV is in standby mode.

• Pressing RESET will not delete channel preset or secret number. See page 41 for clearing the secret number when you know it. See page 58 for initializing to the factory preset values when you forget your secret number.

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12

13

14

15

9

10

11

6

7

8

Part names

Remote control unit

1 16

2

3

4

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

17

18

1

TV POWER: Switches the Liquid Crystal Television power on or enters Standby mode. (See page 14.)

2

DISPLAY: Displays the channel information.

3

SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on and off.

4

External equipment operational buttons: Operates the external equipment.

5

0 – 9/• (DOT): Sets the channel. (See page 16.)

6

AIR: Receives air signal.

7

CABLE: Receives cable signal.

8

VOL k

9

SURROUND: Selects Surround settings. (See page 17.)

10 INFO: Displays the program information screen. (See page 46.)

11 FREEZE: Sets the still image. Press again to return to normal screen. (See page 47.)

12 EXIT: Turns off the menu screen.

13 FAVORITE CH

A, B, C, D: Selects four preset favorite channels in four different categories. (See page 24 for details.)

While watching, you can toggle the selected channels by pressing A, B, C and D.

14 AUDIO: Selects the MTS/SAP or the audio mode during multi-channel audio broadcasts. (See page 18.)

15 SLEEP: Sets the sleep timer. (See page 37.)

16 FUNCTION: Switches the remote control for TV, CBL/

SAT, VCR, DVD and AUDIO operation. Indicator lights up for the current mode. (See pages 47 to 50 for details.)

* To enter the code registration mode, you need to press

FUNCTION and DISPLAY at the same time.

17 LIGHT

: When pressed all buttons on the remote control unit will light. The lighting will turn off if no operations are performed within about 5 seconds. This button is used for performing operations in low-light situations.

18 VIEW MODE: Selects the screen size. (See page 35.)

19 ENT: Enters a channel selection when choosing with the 0-9 buttons.

20 FLASHBACK: Returns to the previous channel or external input mode. (See page 16.)

21 INPUT: Selects a Liquid Crystal Television input source.

(TV, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4) (See pages

29 and 33.)

22 CH r

23 MUTE: Mutes the sound. (See page 17.)

24 CH LIST: Displays the channel list screen.

25 MENU: Displays the menu screen.

26 a/b/c/d/ENTER: Selects a desired item on the screen.

27 RETURN: Returns to the previous menu screen.

28 FAVORITE: Registers favorite channel. (See page 24.)

29 CC: Displays captions when receiving closed-caption signals. (See page 38.)

30 AV MODE: Selects an audio or video setting.

(STANDARD, MOVIE, GAME, USER, DYNAMIC

(Fixed), DYNAMIC) (See page 35.)

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Preparation

Using the remote control unit

Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the TV. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may prevent proper operation.

Cautions regarding remote control unit

• Do not expose the remote control unit to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control unit to liquids, and do not place in an area with high humidity.

• Do not install or place the remote control unit under direct sunlight.

The heat may cause deformation of the remote control unit.

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

Antennas

To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for a coaxial cable. If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector, plug it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the TV set.

F-type connector

1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without tools (Commercially available).

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

2. A 300-ohm system is a flat “twin-lead” cable that can be attached to a 75-ohm terminal through a 300/75-ohm adapter (Commercially available).

300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)

F-type connector

NOTICE

F-type connector should be finger-tightened only.

When connecting the RF cable to the TV set, do not tighten

F-type connector with tools.

If tools are used, it may cause damage to your TV set.

(The breaking of internal circuit, etc.)

75-ohm coaxial cable

Connecting Antenna Cable

Cable without a CATV converter

Combination

VHF/UHF antenna

Cable TV lead-In

Separate VHF/UHF antenna

Home Antenna terminal (75-ohm) or

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

300-ohm twin-lead (flat)

300/75-ohm adapter

(commercially available)

Coaxial cable


VHF

ANTENNA

UHF

ANTENNA

300-ohm twin-lead

Combiner


300-ohm twin-lead

IN OUT or

75-ohm coaxial cable signal splitter


Depending on your reception environment, either CABLE IN or

AIR IN may be used, or both

CABLE IN and AIR IN may be used.

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Watching TV

Simple operations for watching a TV program

Turning on the power

POWER

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

• POWER indicator (Blue): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.)

NOTE

• The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the first time. If the TV has been turned on before, the EZ setup will not be invoked. See page

21 for performing EZ setup from the Setup menu.

Turning off the power

POWER indicator

OPC/DL indicator

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

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

• The POWER indicator on the TV gradually turns off.

TV POWER

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 power outlet.

CAUTION

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

TV status indicator (POWER)

ON

OFF/Standby

Lighting (Blue)

Lights off

TV status indicator (OPC/DL)

“Off” is selected in OPC setting

“On” or “On: Display” is selected in OPC setting

CableCARD security module is downloading data

*OPC: Optical Picture Control

*DL: DownLoad

Lights off

Lighting (Green)

Lighting (Red)

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Watching TV

Initial setup

When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you live. Perform the following steps before you press TV POWER on the remote control unit.

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

2. Connect the antenna cable to the TV. (See page 13.)

3. Plug in the AC cord to the AC outlet. (See page 6.)

1

2

Standby Mode setting

Select the standby setting. (See page 24.)

Language

Standby Mode

Air/Cable

CH Search

Language setting

Select from among 3 languages: English,

French and Spanish.

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

Mode 1

Mode 2

4

Channel search

Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area.

Press c/d to select “Yes” for ANALOG, then press b to move down.

Press c/d to select “Yes” for DIGITAL (Air), then press b to move down.

Press c/d to select “Yes” for DIGITAL (Cable), and press b to move down.

Select “Search Start”, and then press ENTER.

• This operation makes the TV search for both ANALOG,

DIGITAL (Air) and DIGITAL (Cable) channels.

Language

Standby Mode

Air/Cable

CH Search

ANALOG

DIGITAL (Air)

DIGITAL (Cable)

Search Start

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

Mode 1: Starting TV is quick from standby.

Mode 2: Power consumption is small at the standby.

NOTE

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

3

Antenna setting

Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV.

Press c/d to select “Air”, “Cable” for ANALOG, then press b to move down.

Press c/d to select “Standard”, “HRC” or “IRC” for

DIGITAL (Cable).

Press ENTER to enter the setting.

• There are 3 kinds of CATV system, including Standard,

HRC and IRC. Select the one that matches to your TV.

NOTE

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

CableCARD security module is inserted.

Example

CH Search

ANALOG

Air

CH Search

DIGITAL Air

CH Search

DIGITAL Cable

Air ANALOG

2

Audio : MONO

Found

Found

Found

NOTE

• Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV.

• If no channel is found, make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV and try EZ setup again. (See page

21.)

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Watching TV

Changing channels-Air/Cable

You can change channels in several ways by pressing

AIR or CABLE to select the antenna and then following one of the methods below .

Method 1

Using CHr/s on the remote control unit or on the TV.

Method 2

1. Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned channel.

2. Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the currently tuned channel.

NOTE

• FLASHBACK will not work if no channel has been changed after TV is turned on.

Method 3

Using remote control buttons 0–9,

• (DOT) to select channels for VHF/UHF/CATV/DIGITAL.

To select a 1 or 2-digit channel number

(e. g., Channel 5):

Press 5

s

ENT

Air

5

Air

5

ANALOG

16

NOTE

• When selecting a 1-digit channel number, it is not necessary to press 0 before the number.

• When you enter 0–9 only, channel selection will be made if there is no operation for a few seconds.

To select a 3-digit channel number

(e. g., Channel 115):

Press 1

s

1

s

5

Cable

1

Cable

11

Cable ANALOG

115

To select a 4-digit channel number

(e. g., Channel 22.1):

Press 2

s

2

s• (DOT) s1s

ENT

Air Air

2 22

Air

22 .

Air

22 . 1

Air DIGITAL

22 . 1

NOTE

• When you enter 0–9 only, channel selection will be made if there is no operation for a few seconds.

• If you push “0” by itself, nothing will happen.

• Complete the above steps within a few seconds.

• When you enter 0–9 and • (DOT), channel selection will be made if there is no operation for a few seconds.

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Watching TV

Changing volume/sound

■ Changing the volume

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

■ Using MUTE on the remote control unit

Mutes the current sound output.

1

Press MUTE.

• “M” will be displayed on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is silenced.

20

Mute

Volume adjustment

20

NOTE

• VOL l/kon the TV operates the same as VOL k/l on the remote control unit.

Audio status

Output device

Speaker

MONITOR OUT

Fixed

Output Select

Variable

Variable sound

Mute

Constant as specified

Variable sound

* When “Output Select” is set to “Variable”, the indicator on the screen changes as shown below.

20

NOTE

• Within 30 minutes of pressing MUTE, mute can be canceled by using one of the methods below.

• Mute will cancel if you press VOL l/k or MUTE.

• Mute will be canceled after 30 minutes have passed.

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

■ Using SURROUND on the remote control

unit

SURROUND produces Surround effect from the speakers. Each time you press SURROUND, the mode changes between On and Off.

Surround sound options

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

• Off: Outputs the normal sound.

NOTE

• See page 36 for details on the output select function.

Surround : Off Surround : On

NOTE

• You can have the same settings by choosing “Surround” on the menu items. (See page 27.)

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Watching TV

Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode

The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program. This feature is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). The

TV with MTS can receive mono sound, stereo sound and Secondary Audio Programs (SAP). The SAP feature allows a TV station to broadcast other information, which could be audio in another language or something completely different like weather information.

You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available.

• Stereo broadcasts

View programs like live sporting events, shows and concerts in dynamic stereo sound.

• SAP broadcasts

Receive TV broadcasts in either MAIN or SAP sound.

MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack (either in mono or stereo).

SAP sound: Listen to second language, supplementary commentary and other information. (SAP is mono sound.)

If stereo sound is difficult to hear.

• Obtain a clearer sound by manually switching to fixed mono-sound mode.

NOTE

• MTS only operates while in TV mode.

You can change MTS as shown below to match the television broadcast signal.

Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode

The types of audio transmitted in a digital broadcast include SURROUND as well as MONO and STEREO.

In addition, it is possible for multiple audio tracks to accompany a single video track.

Press AUDIO to toggle between audio modes.

Examples: when receiving Digital broadcasting

Air DIGITAL

2.2

Audio1 : STEREO

Air

Air

DIGITAL

2.2

Audio2 : STEREO

DIGITAL

2.2

Audio3 : SURROUND

Examples: when receiving MTS and SAP

STEREO mode

Air ANALOG

2

Audio : STEREO

MAINkSAP mode

Air ANALOG

2

Audio : MAIN

Air ANALOG

2

Audio : MONO

Air ANALOG

2

Audio : SAP

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STEREOkSAP mode

Air ANALOG

2

Audio : ST(SAP)

Air ANALOG

2

Audio : SAP(ST)

Air ANALOG

2

Audio : MONO

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Air ANALOG

2

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Watching TV

Connecting Digital Cable Module

Digital Cable Module is called CableCARD™. By attaching the CableCARD security module, you can receive various digital services provided by your Cable

Company. To obtain and use a CableCARD security module you need to first submit an application.

Please contact your cable company to discuss receiving an application.

NOTE

• If your cable company does not have CableCARD security module available, you must connect to the cable-TV settop box via component video in order to receive HDTV programs. (See page 30.)

■ When you change your address (See page 50.)

■ About EAS (Emergency Alert System) (See page 50.)

■ If the above procedure does not work,

please follow the following steps instead.

1

2

Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

Press c/d to select “Digital Setup”, a/b to select “CableCARD Menu”, a/b to select

“Pairing Information”, and then press ENTER.

Conditional Access

Pairing Information

Diagnostic Screen

ECM

1

Turn on the power of the TV.

• The words “Pairing Information” may be replaced by a different expression depending on the manufacturer of the CableCARD security module.

2

Connect the antenna cables to both ANALOG

IN and DIGITAL CABLE IN terminals.

NOTE

• Use a signal splitter (commercially available) for this type of connection. (See page 13.)

3

4

Insert the CableCARD security module (lower side facing right) into the CableCARD slot.

• When the CableCARD security module is inserted, a message appears, asking you to confirm the cable connections.

Press RETURN to cancel the message, or wait until the screen in step 4 appears.

A message will appear on the screen. (It might take a couple of minutes before the message appears.) Call the number on the screen and tell the operator the CableCARD security module ID and Host ID numbers displayed on the screen.

CableCARD(tm) Pairing Status

In order to start cable service for this device, please contact your cable provider

1-888-555-2222

CableCARD™ ID:

7-561-034-449-009

Host ID:

0-100-331-784-018

NOTE

• Do not insert any PCMCIA card other than CableCARD security module into the CableCARD slot.

• Please do not pull the AC cord out while the CableCARD security module is inserted.

• After inserting the CableCARD security module, it may take several minutes before video output from the selected channel appears on screen.

3

A message will appear on the screen. Call the number on the screen and tell the operator the CableCARD security module ID and Host ID numbers displayed on the screen.

CableCARD Dialog

CableCARD(tm) Pairing Status

In order to start cable service for this device, please contact your cable provider

1-888-555-2222

CableCARD(tm) ID:

7-561-034-449-009

Host ID:

0-100-331-784-018

• If there is a white triangle at the right side of the screen, the screen is not showing the entire message. Press a/b on your remote control to display the rest of the message.

• When there is a “LINK” button on the screen, there is a link to the next page. Press ENTER to go to the next page.

CableCARD(tm)

Diagnostic Information

Power: ON

In band: O.K.

Out of band: O.K.

Video: O.K.

Audio: O.K.

LINK

Removing CableCARD security module

1 Turn on the power of the TV.

2 Check that the CableCARD security module upgrade screen is not displayed. If it is displayed, wait until it disappears.

3 Remove the CableCARD security module.

Disconnecting the cable antenna

1 Turn on the power of the TV.

2 Check that the CableCARD security module upgrade screen is not displayed. If it is displayed, wait until it disappears.

3 Disconnect the cable antenna.

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Basic adjustment settings

Menu items

List of menu items to help you with operations

Picture

OPC ................................................ Page 25

Backlight ........................................ Page 25

Contrast ......................................... Page 25

Brightness ..................................... Page 25

Color ............................................... Page 25

Tint ................................................. Page 25

Sharpness ...................................... Page 25

Advanced

Color Temp. ......................... Page 26

Black .................................... Page 26

3D-Y/C .................................. Page 26

Monochrome ....................... Page 26

Film Mode ............................ Page 26

Audio

Treble .............................................. Page 27

Bass ............................................... Page 27

Balance .......................................... Page 27

Surround ........................................ Page 27

Power Control

No Signal Off ................................. Page 28

No Operation Off ........................... Page 28

Setup

EZ Setup ........................................ Page 21

CH Setup ................................ Pages 21, 22

Antenna Setup-DIGITAL ............... Page 22

Input Label ..................................... Page 34

Parental CTRL ........................ Pages 42-45

Position .......................................... Page 32

Picture Flip .................................... Page 34

Standby Mode ............................... Page 24

Language ....................................... Page 24

Option

Audio Only ..................................... Page 36

Digital Noise Reduction ............... Page 36

HDMI Setup .................................... Page 31

Input Select .................................... Page 33

Output Select ................................. Page 36

Quick Shoot ................................... Page 36

Caption Setup ................................ Page 39

Program Title Display ................... Page 37

Color System ................................. Page 37

Digital Setup

CableCARD Menu ......................... Page 19

Audio Setup ................................... Page 28

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EZ Setup

You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the preset channels.


Select from among 3 languages: English, French and

Spanish.

1


Channel Setup

If initial setup does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channels.

Antenna setting

1


2

Press c/d to select “Setup”.

2


3

4

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

• If you already set the Secret No., go to step 4. If not, skip to step 5.

Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0 – 9.

5


Antenna setting

Make sure what kind of connection is made with your

TV when selecting “Air” or “Cable” for ANALOG and

DIGITAL (Cable).

6

Press c/d to select “Air”, “Cable”, for

ANALOG, then press b to move down.

Press c/d to select “Standard”, “HRC”,

“IRC” for DIGITAL (Cable).


• There are 3 kinds of CATV system, including

Standard, HRC and IRC. Select the one matches to your TV.

Channel search


7



Press c/d to select “Yes” for DIGITAL

(Cable), and press b to move down.

Select “Search Start”, and then press

ENTER.

• This operation makes the TV search for both

ANALOG, DIGITAL (Air) and DIGITAL (Cable) channels.

NOTE

• If no channel is found, make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV and try EZ Setup again.


3

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

• If you already set the Secret No., input the 4digit secret number here. See page 40 for setting a secret number.

4

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

5

Press c/d to select “Air”, “Cable”, for

ANALOG, then press b to move down.

Press c/d to select, “Standard”, “HRC”,

“IRC” for DIGITAL (Cable).


NOTE


• There are 3 kinds of CATV system, including Standard,

HRC and IRC. Select the one matches to your TV.

Channel search


1


2

3

4




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

5



Press c/d to select “Yes” for DIGITAL

(Cable), and press b to move down.

Select “Search Start”, and then press

ENTER.

NOTE


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Channel memory setting

1

2

3





Antenna Setup – DIGITAL

In order to receive digital air broadcasts, you need a digital broadcast antenna. You can confirm the antenna configuration through the “Antenna Setup - DIGITAL” screen.

If necessary, adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the maximum signal strength.

Signal Strength

1


2

4

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


3

Press a/b to select “Antenna Setup -

DIGITAL”, and then press ENTER.


5

Press a/b to select ANALOG, DIGITAL (Air),

DIGITAL (Cable) and CableCARD, and then press ENTER.

6

Perform the following steps after confirming the type of antenna connection made with your TV, and the channel type selected in

Step 5.

When viewing ANALOG broadcasts:

1 Press a/b, and then press c/d to select the channel to skip or not.

2 Press a/b to select “Skip”, and then press c/d to select “On” or “Off”.

When viewing DIGITAL broadcasts:

1 Press a/b to select the channel to skip or not, and then press c/d to select “On” or

“Off”.

• On: Skips channels. (Channel selection disabled using

CH

r

• Off: Does not skip channels. (Channel selection enabled using CH r

NOTE


4

Press a/b to select “Signal Strength”.

• The signal strength of the DIGITAL (Air) antenna is displayed. The signal information is based on the current channel.

Signal Strength

Channel Strength

Cable Reception

Signal Strength

Current 0 Max 0

Channel Strength

• The channel signal strength can also be checked separately.

1

Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Signal Strength in

Antenna Setup - DIGITAL.

2

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

3

Input the 2-digit channel number to check the signal strength of the selected channel.

• Make sure the appropriate signal strength of each channel received is obtained.

Signal Strength

Channel Strength

Cable Reception

1 2

CH

Signal Strength

Current 0 Max 0

NOTE

• This function is available for DIGITAL (Air) only.

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Cable Reception

• This menu provides useful technical information for when the CableCARD security module is installed by cable service personnel. The following information may vary depending on your cable service provider.

1


2


3

Press a/b to select “Antenna Setup -

DIGITAL”, and then press ENTER.


4

Press a/b to select “Cable Reception”.

• Technical information displays.

FAT (Forward Applications Transport) information:

• FAT denotes a TV program channel that your digital cable service provides. Digital cable reception information such as signal lock status and frequency is provided.

Status: When the TV is tuned to a program channel, it shows

“LOCK”. Otherwise “UNLOCK” is displayed.

Modulation: Shows modulation system of the digital cable service either in 64QAM or in 256QAM.

Frequency: Shows the signal frequency.

Strength: Shows the strength of the reception signal. The strength value varies from 0 to 99. To enjoy a clear picture without noise, the value should exceed 60.

FDC (Forward Data Channel) information:

• FDC denotes a data channel for CableCARD security module operation. When the CableCARD security module is inserted, data channel reception information such as signal lock status and frequency is displayed.

Status: When the TV is tuned to a data channel, it shows

“LOCK”. Otherwise “UNLOCK” is displayed.

Rate: Shows the data channel transmission rate.

Frequency: Shows the data channel frequency.

Strength: Shows the strength of the reception signal. The strength value varies from 0 to 99. To ensure stable operation, the value should exceed 60.

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Standby Mode

Standby Mode may be set to either start the TV quickly from standby or conserve energy while on standby.

1


3

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

A

ANALOG

3

B

ANALOG

18

C D

D-Air

10.1

2

3


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

4

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

Selected item

Mode1

Mode2

Description

Starting TV is quick from standby.

Power consumption is small at the standby.

4

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

ENTER.

Yes No

A

ANALOG

3

B C D

D-Air

10.1

NOTE

• You can delete all the favorite channels by selecting “All

Data Clear” in step 2 in Deleting favorite channel.


You can also select a language from the Setup menu.

Select from among 3 languages: English, French and

Spanish.

Favorite channel setting

This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels, in 4 different categories. By setting the favorite channels in advance, you can select your favorite channels easily.

1

Select the channel you want to register as a favorite channel.

2

Press FAVORITE.

1

2

3



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

3

4


4

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

Press a/b/c/d to select the position in the area, and then press ENTER to register.

A

ANALOG

3

B C D

Deleting favorite channel

1

2

Press FAVORITE and the favorite channel screen displays.

Press a/b to select “1 Data Clear”, and then press ENTER.

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Picture adjustments

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

1


OPC setting

Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen.

1


2

2

Press c/d to select “Picture”.


3

Press a/b to select “OPC”.

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

MENU [Picture]

Picture Audio

4

Press c/d to select “On” or “On: Display”.

OPC Off

Backlight [+16] –16

Contrast [+30] 0

Brightness [ 0] –30

Color

Tint

[ 0]

[ 0]

–30

–30

Sharpness [ 0] –10

Advanced

Reset

On On : Display

+16

+40

+30

+30

+30

+10

OPC

Backlight

Contrast

Off

[+16] –16

[+30] 0

Brightness [ 0] –30

Color [ 0] –30

Tint [ 0] –30

Sharpness [ 0] –10

Advanced

Reset

On On : Display

+16

+40

+30

+30

+30

+10

Selected item

Off

On

On: Display

Description

The brightness is fixed at the value set in

“Backlight”.

Automatically adjusts

Displays the OPC effect on the screen while adjusting the brightness of the screen.

Selected item

Backlight

cbutton

The screen dims d

button

The screen brightens

NOTE

• When set to “On”, the OPC 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.

• When set to “On: Display”, OPC effect displays on the screen while OPC is adjusting the screen brightness.

Contrast

For less contrast For more contrast

Brightness

Color

Tint

Sharpness

For less brightness For more brightness

For less color intensity

Skin tones become purplish

For more color intensity

Skin tones become greenish

For less sharpness For more sharpness

NOTE

• Select “Advanced” and then press ENTER to set “Color

Temp.”, “Black”, “3D-Y/C”, “Monochrome” or “Film Mode”.

See page 26.

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Advanced picture adjustments

This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality.

1


Black

For easier viewing, change the viewing depth by selecting a level for automatically adjusting the dark portion of an image.

Selected item

Off

On

Description

No adjustment

For high detail in black portions

2


3

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

4


• You can select “Color Temp.”, “Black”,

“3D-Y/C”, “Monochrome” or “Film Mode”.

5

Press a/b (or c/d) to select the desired parameter.

• See the table for the selectable parameters.

Color temperature

For a better white balance, use color temperature correction.

Selected item

High

Mid-High

Middle

Mid-Low

Low

Description

White with Bluish tone

White with Reddish tone

3D-Y/C

Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross color noise.

Selected item

Standard

Fast

Slow

Description

Normal adjustment

For movie image

For still image

NOTE

• 3D-Y/C is available for input signal from Composite Video and ANALOG IN.

Monochrome

For viewing a video in monochrome.

Selected item

Off

On

Description

Normal color

For viewing in monochrome

Film Mode (3:2 pull-down)

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

Selected item

Off

On

Description

Normal viewing mode

Detects, analyzes, converts film source

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Sound adjustment

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

Surround

Surround effects can be set using the “Audio” menu.

1

1



2

2

Press c/d to select “Audio”.

MENU [Audio]

Audio Power Control

3

Press c/d to select “Audio”.

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

MENU [Audio ... Surround]

Audio Power Control

Treble

Bass

Balance

Surround

[ 0]

[ 0]

[ 0]

Reset

–15

–15

L

+15

+15

R

[Off]

Treble

Bass

[ 0]

Balance

Surround

Reset

[ 0]

[ 0]

–15

–15

L

+15

+15

R

[Off]

3


4


Selected item

cbutton d

button

Treble

Bass

Balance

For weaker treble For stronger treble

For weaker bass For stronger bass

Decrease audio from the right speaker

Decrease audio from the left speaker

4

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

ENTER.

NOTE

• You can choose Surround by pressing SURROUND on the remote control unit.

• Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to

“Variable”.

• For some discs, setup may be required on your DVD. In this case, please refer to the operation manual of your

DVD player.

NOTE

• Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to

“Variable”.

• 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.

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Power Control

Power control setting allows you to save energy.

No signal off

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

1


2

Press c/d to select “Power Control”.

Digital Setup

This setting allows you to optimize the settings of Digital broadcasting.

Audio Setup

You can output digital audio to an AV amplifier or similar device whose DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT terminal is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the TV (see page 30). Please select an audio output format compatible with the audio format of the program you are watching and the equipment connected.

1


3

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

2

4

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

Press c/d to select “Digital Setup”.

3

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

Enable Disable

4

Press a/b to select “PCM” or “Dolby

Digital”, and then press ENTER.

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

NOTE

• “Disable” is factory preset value.

• When a TV program finishes, this function may not operate.

No operation off

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

1

Repeat steps 1 and 2 in No signal off.

2

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

3

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.

PCM

Dolby Digital

Selected item

PCM

Dolby Digital

Description

The optical output terminal outputs audio signal by PCM form. If your digital audio system does not support Dolby Digital, select

“PCM”.

The optical output terminal outputs audio signal by Dolby Digital form.

It reproduces sound from surround program of digital.

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Using external equipment

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

Selecting the INPUT signal

Displaying an external equipment image

Explanation here is for the setting when connecting

DVD to INPUT1 terminal.

1


2

Press c/d to select “Option”.

3

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

MENU [Option ... Input Select]

Option

Audio Only

Digital Noise Reduction

Input Select

Output Select

Quick Shoot

Caption Setup

Program Title Display

[Low]

[Auto]

[Fixed]

[On]

[No]

To watch a DVD image, select “INPUT1” from “INPUT

SOURCE” menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. (See page 33.)

4

Select the desired signal type.

For INPUT1 signal

INPUT SOURCE

TV

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT3

INPUT4

Auto

COMPONENT

VIDEO

NOTE

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

The setting is stored and can be selected on the

“INPUT SOURCE” menu.

CAUTION

• To protect all equipment, always turn off the TV before connecting to a DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game console, camcorder or other external equipment.

NOTE

• See pages 30 to 31 for external equipment connection.

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

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

• Refer to your external equipment operation manual for the signal type.

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Connecting a DVD player or a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable)

You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2 or INPUT 3 terminals when connecting to a DVD player, a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) and other audiovisual equipment.

NOTE

• If your cable-TV company has CableCARD security module available, you can also use the CableCARD security module to receive HDTV programs. (See page 19.)

When using component cable. (INPUT 1 or 2) When using composite cable. (INPUT 1, 2 or 3)

Component video cable


Audio cable


AV cable


DVD player/

Digital TV STB

DVD player/

Digital TV STB

NOTE

• See page 31 for connecting a DVD player or a Digital TV STB to HDMI terminal.

Connecting a VCR, game console or camcorder

A VCR, game console, camcorder and some other audiovisual equipment are conveniently connected using the INPUT 1 to 3 terminals.

NOTE

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

(INPUT 3 only)

Using Digital Audio Output

It is possible to output audio through the DIGITAL

AUDIO OUTPUT terminal. (See page 28 for details.)

PCM audio outputs from the terminal.

Optical fiber cable

To optical digital input of external audio devices

S-video cable


AV cable


VCR/Game console/

Camcorder

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NOTE

• When attempting to record copy protected material on a VCR or other recording device, the copy protection will activate and the protected material will not be recorded correctly. In addition, attempting to display copy protected material on a monitor connected via a VCR, whether for the purpose of viewing or not, will cause an inferior quality picture to be displayed. This is not a fault of the equipment. Please view copy protected material by connecting the product directly to the monitor.

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Connecting HDMI equipment

Please use the INPUT 4 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment.

When using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable, input the audio signal to AUDIO terminal of INPUT4.

HDMI cable


HDMI equipment

Displaying an image from HDMI equipment

1

2

3

4

To watch an HDMI equipment image, select

“INPUT4” from “INPUT SOURCE” menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. (See page 33.)

INPUT SOURCE

TV

INPUT1

INPUT2

INPUT3

INPUT4



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

MENU [Option ... HDMI Setup]

Option

Audio Only

Digital Noise Reduction

HDMI Setup

[Low]

5

6

Press a/b to select the desired item and press ENTER.

Press a/b/c/d to select the desired setting and press ENTER.

HDMI Setup items

Signal

Type

Selectable items

RGB/YCbCr 4:4:4/

YCbCr 4:2:2

Description

Select the video signal type from the HDMI terminal.

Color

Matrix

ITU601/ITU709

Dynamic

Range

Auto View

Audio

Select

Standard/

Out of standard

Enable/Disable

Digital/Analog

Select the internal color space conversion method when an RGB signal is input.

Select the signal amplitude range. Usually, select

“Standard”.

Set whether or not to use

VIEW MODE based on signal recognition, including an HDMI signal.

Select “Digital” for audio signal via the HDMI terminal. Select “Analog” for audio signal via the R-

AUDIO -L terminal.

NOTE

• Refer to your external equipment operation manual for the signal type.

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Useful adjustment settings

Image position

For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical position.

1

2

4



3

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

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

H-Pos.

V-Pos.

[ 0]

[ 0]

Reset

–10

–20

+10

+20

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 TV 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 this page 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 view modes.

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

• Press ENTER to reset the image to original positions.

Selected item

H-Pos.

V-Pos.

Description

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

Centers the image by moving it up or down.

5


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 this page, but when the power is switched off the image will return to the previously memorized position.

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Input Select

Selecting input source

Use this menu to select the input source.

1

Press INPUT.

• A list of selectable sources appears.

2

Press INPUT again to select the input source.

• An image from the selected source automatically displays.

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

• If the corresponding input is not plugged in, you cannot change the input. Be sure to connect the equipment beforehand.

Selecting input signal type

For setting the signal type of external equipment connected to INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 terminals.

1


2


3

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

4

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

• If the selected signal type is incorrect, images are not displayed or displayed without any color.

NOTE

• If you set INPUT1 and INPUT2 to Auto, the TV will automatically select the input signal.

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

• Setting INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 signal selection to “Auto” when other equipment is connected will result in the following connectivity priority.

INPUT 1 and INPUT 2

1. COMPONENT VIDEO

2. VIDEO

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Input Label

Lets you set the input terminal displayed using the

INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display.

Picture Flip

You can set the orientation of the picture.

1

Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Input Label.

2

3

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

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

[Standard]: normal image.

ABC

1

Press INPUT to select the desired input mode.


2

3


4

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

5

Press a/b/c/d to select the new name for the input mode, and then press ENTER.

INPUT SOURCE

TV

DVD

INPUT2

INPUT3

INPUT4

(Example)

NOTE

• You cannot change labels if the INPUT SOURCE is TV.

[Mirror]: mirror image.

ABC

[Upside Down]: upside down image.

ABC

[Rotate]: rotated image.

ABC

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AV MODE

AV MODE gives you six viewing options to choose from to best match environment of the TV, which can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of program watched or the type of image input from external equipment.

1

Press AV MODE.

• Present AV MODE displays.

2

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

• The mode changes as shown below.

Mode selection for TV and INPUT 1 to 4 mode

(Example)

AV MODE: STANDARD

AV MODE: MOVIE

View mode for 4:3 Programs

1

Press VIEW MODE.

• The View mode menu displays.

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

2

Press VIEW MODE or a/b while the View mode menu is still on the screen.

• You can sequentially select a view mode that has its own aspect ratio.

View Mode

Side Bar

S. Stretch

Zoom

Stretch

Side Bar:

Suitable for viewing conventional 4:3 programs in their normal format.

AV MODE: DYNAMIC

AV MODE: GAME

S.Stretch: Suitable for stretching 4:3

(Smart

programs to fill the screen.

stretch)

AV MODE: DYNAMIC (Fixed) AV MODE: USER

Selected item

STANDARD

MOVIE

GAME

USER

DYNAMIC

(Fixed)

DYNAMIC

Description

For a highly defined image in a normally bright room

For a movie

Lowers image brightness for easier viewing

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

Changing image and sound settings to factory preset values. No adjustments are allowed.

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

NOTE

• You can select a different AV MODE item for each input mode. (For example, select STANDARD for TV input and

DYNAMIC for VIDEO input.)

Zoom:

Suitable for viewing widescreen 2.35:1 anamorphic

DVDs in full screen.

Stretch:

This mode is useful for

1.78:1 DVDs.

When viewing 1.85:1

DVDs, stretch mode will still show very thin black bands at the top and bottom of the screen.

View mode for HD Programs

The following modes are available for HD programs.

S.Stretch:

(Smart stretch)

Suitable for stretching 4:3 programs to fill the screen.

Zoom:

Suitable for viewing wide-screen 2.35:1 aspectratio programs in full screen.

Stretch:

Dot by Dot:

Suitable for viewing wide-screen 1.78:1 aspectratio programs.

When viewing 1.85:1 programs, stretch mode will still show very thin black bands at the top and bottom of the screen.

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

NOTE

• When using Dot by Dot, it is possible to see noise or bars around different outer portions of the screen. Please change view mode to correct this.

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Digital Noise Reduction

Produces a clearer video image.

1

2

3

4



Press a/b to select “Digital Noise

Reduction”, and then press ENTER.

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

Off

High

Low

Output Select

Allows you to select what controls the audio output.

1

Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Digital Noise

Reduction.

2

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

3

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

Selected item

Fixed

Variable

Description

• Sound via speaker is adjusted with VOL k/l on the remote control unit or VOL l/ k on the TV.

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

• Sound via the MONITOR OUTPUT terminal is adjusted with VOL k/l on the remote control unit or VOL l/k on the TV.

• Sound via speaker is muted.

Audio Only

When listening to music from a music program, you can set the Liquid Crystal display off and enjoy audio only.

1

2

3


Reduction.

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


ENTER.

Quick Shoot

Use Quick Shoot to view fast-action video more clearly.

1


Reduction.

2

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

3


ENTER.

NOTE

• If video noise occurs, turn the function “Off”.

Selected item

On

Off

Description

Audio is output without screen image.

Both screen images and audio are output.

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Color System

Select the optimum color systems to receive. (Auto,

NTSC, PAL-M, PAL-N)

1


2


Sleep Timer:

Sleep Timer:

Sleep Timer:

Off

30

60

3

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

4

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

Sleep Timer

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

Sleep Timer:

Sleep Timer:

90

120

NOTE

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

• The TV will enter the standby mode when the remaining time reaches zero.

Program Title Display

Select the CH display when changing channels for digital broadcasting.

1


2


1

Press SLEEP.

• Remaining time displays when sleep timer has been set.

2

Sleep Timer: Remaining 30

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

• When set, the time automatically starts counting down.

• If you want to adjust the sleep timer, you can press SLEEP twice then change the time setting.

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

3

4

Press a/b to select “Program Title Display”, and then press ENTER.

Press c/d to select “Yes” or “No”, and then press ENTER.

Selected item

Yes

No

Description

“Program Info.” displays

“Program Info.” does not display

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Closed Captions and Digital Closed

Captions

• Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. It allows you to view conversations, narration and sound effects as subtitles on your TV.

Closed Captions are available on some TV programs, and on some VHS home video tapes, at the election of the program provider.

• Digital Closed Caption service is a new caption service available only on digital TV programs (also at the election of the service provider). It is a more flexible system than the original Closed Caption system, because it allows a variety of caption sizes and font styles. When the Digital Closed Caption service is in use, it will be indicated by appearance of a 3-letter abbreviation that also indicates the language of the Digital Closed Captions: ENG

(English) or SPA (Spanish) or FRA (French), or other language codes.

• Not all programs and VHS videotapes offer closed caption. Please look for the “N” symbol to ensure that captions will be shown.

• In the Closed Caption system, there can be more than one caption service provided. Each is identified by its own number. The “CC1” and “CC2” services display subtitles of TV programs superimposed over the program’s picture.

• In the Closed Caption system, the “Text1” or “Text2” services display text that is unrelated to the program being viewed (e.g., weather or news). These services are also superimposed over the program currently being viewed.

1

Press CC.

• This will present the Closed Caption information display.

2

Press CC while the Closed Caption information is still on the screen.

• Press repeatedly until you select a closed caption service which you prefer.

Air ANALOG

2

Audio : MONO

CC : 1/2 CC1 Closed Caption information

• Depending on the number of caption services in the signal being received, you will see information such as 1/2 or 1/4 displayed.

1/2 means “the first of two services”.

Example:

If a program has three services (Digital

CC(ENG), CC1 and Text1), the closed caption display will toggle in this sequence:

1/3 ENG 2/3 CC1 3/3 Text1 OFF

• The CC button keeps a record of the last service selected in its memory.

If the last closed caption mode (e.g. 1/3ENG) you selected is not available for the next program, or on another channel, the closed caption service that is available is automatically selected, and this service appears in parentheses, e.g.1/3(CC1).

Closed caption services that appear in parentheses will not be recorded in the CC button’s memory as your last selected service.

Only services that you have selected with the

CC button are recorded.

Examples:

In a case where there are two closed caption services provided, for instance, Digital CC(ENG) and CC1), and Digital CC(ENG) is displayed as your current selection, if Digital CC(ENG) is not broadcast for the next program, the other closed caption service, CC1, will be displayed in parentheses.

A closed caption service appears in parentheses because the service you selected is not available and a different service is displayed on your screen. “1/1(CC1)” is displayed instead of “1/2/

ENG”.

NOTE

• See page 39 for detailed closed caption settings.

• When the program contains no closed caption, “--” displays in the closed caption information.

• If the language code, e.g. “ENG”, is not found on Digital

TV programs, “--” will be shown.

• Four kinds of closed caption service (CC1, CC2, Text1,

Text2) are potentially available, but a broadcast may contain none, or only some of these services, at the election of the program provider.

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Caption Setup

This function allows you to adjust the closed caption screen appearance to suit your preference.

1


2

3


4

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


• You can choose 7 items here; they are,

1 “Caption Size”,

2 “Font Style”,

3 “Foreground Color”,

4 “Foreground Opacity”,

5 “Background Color”,

6 “Background Opacity” and

7 “Character Edge”.

5

A B C

1 2 3

Caption Size

Font Style

Foreground Color

Foreground Opacity

Background Color

Background Opacity

Character Edge

Reset

Default

Default

Default

Default

Default

Default

Default

Press c/d to select the desired parameter.

NOTE

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

ENTER.

• Each default value is specified by broadcasting station where available.

Selectable items available for “Font Style”.

Type 0

Type 1

Type 2

Type 3

Type 4

Type 5

Type 6

Type 7

Selected item

Default

Description

The font specified by broadcasting station or default font.

Proportional font used in the MENU screen.

Monospaced with serifs.

Proportionally spaced with serifs.

Monospaced without serifs.

Proportionally spaced without serifs.

Casual font type.

Cursive font type.

Small capitals.

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Secret number setting for parental control

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

IMPORTANT:

Three conditions must be met to enable V-Chip (see pages 40 to 45):

1 Secret No. is registered.

2 V-Chip settings have been made.

3 “Status” is set to “On”.

Setting a secret number

1

Press MENU and MENU screen displays.

6

Input the same 4-digit number on the

“Reconfirm” screen as in step 5 to confirm.

New Secret No.

Secret No. Clear

Input Secret No.

New Secret No.

Reconfirm

– – – –

* * * *

– – – –

7

Press RETURN to start configuring V-Chip settings. (See pages 43 and 45 for details.)

Setting parental control status

Used to enable or disable the parental control function.

2


3

4

5

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

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

MENU

[Setup ... Parental CTRL ... Secret No.]

V-Chip

Secret No.

Status

1

Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a secret

number.

• Secret number setting menu displays.

2

Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0 –

9.

3

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

ENTER.

4

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

• Select “On” to enable and “Off” to disable

Parental CTRL.

V-Chip

Secret No.

Status

On Off

Select “New Secret No.”, and then press

ENTER.

Input the new 4-digit secret number by using

0 – 9.

New Secret No.

Secret No. Clear

Input Secret No.

– – – –

New Secret No.

Reconfirm

– – – –

– – – –

NOTE

• You can skip step 1 and 2 above while in Parental CTRL screen.

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Changing the secret number

Allows you to change your current secret number.

1


number.


2


9.

3


4

Press a/b to select “New Secret No.”, and then press ENTER.

5

Input the old 4-digit number you have set using 0 – 9.

MENU [Setup ... Parental CTRL ... Secret No.]

New Secret No.

Secret No. Clear

Input Secret No.

New Secret No.

Reconfirm

– – – –

– – – –

– – – –

Clearing the secret number

Allows you to clear your secret number.

1


number.


2


9.

3


4

Press a/b to select “Secret No. Clear”, and then press ENTER.

5

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

ENTER.

• Your secret number is cleared.

New Secret No.

Secret No. Clear

Yes No

6

Input the new 4-digit number using 0 – 9.

New Secret No.

Secret No. Clear

Input Secret No.

– – – –

New Secret No.

Reconfirm

– – – –

– – – –

7

Input the same 4-digit number on the

“Reconfirm” screen as in step 6 to confirm.

New Secret No.

Secret No. Clear

Input Secret No.

– – – –

New Secret No.

Reconfirm

* * * *

– – – –

NOTE

• See page 40 for re-registering with a new secret number after being cleared.

• As a precautionary measure, make a note of your

secret number and keep it in a familiar place. If you lose or forget your secret number, initialize the

Liquid Crystal Television to return all settings except for the TV channel settings to factory preset values.

(See page 58.)

• If the secret number is cleared the Status setting automatically sets to “Off”. “V-Chip” and “Status” will not be selectable from the menu.

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Parental control (setting V-CHIP level)

V-CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your TV. This tool gives parents a great degree of control over broadcasts accessed by their children. It allows parents to select programs judged suitable for child viewing while blocking ones judged not suitable. It does so automatically once you activate the V-CHIP feature in your

Liquid Crystal Television.

“V-Chip” and “Status” will not be selectable from the menu if you do not first configure your secret

number. (See page 40 for Secret number setting for parental control.)

• The U.S. has two rating systems for viewing content: TV Parental Guidelines and movie ratings.

• The TV Parental Guidelines work in conjunction with the V-CHIP to help parents screen out inappropriate television shows from their children.

• Movie ratings are used for original movies rated by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) as watched on cable TV and not edited for television. The V-CHIP can also be set to block MPAA-rated movies.

Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA)

Rating Description

Age

G

PG

PG-13

R

NC-17

X

MENU [Setup ... Parental CTRL ... V-Chip]

MPAA

TV Guidelines

Can. English Ratings

Can. French Ratings

General audiences. All ages admitted.

Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian (age varies in some jurisdictions).

No one 17 and under admitted.

X is an older rating that is unified with NC-17 but may be encoded in the data of older movies.

G

PG

PG-13

R

NC-17

X

NONE a

• If you select “PG-13”, this will automatically block the higher ratings

“R”, “NC-17” and “X”.

NOTE

• Voluntary movie rating system only uses an age-based rating.

TV Parental Guidelines

Rating

FV

(Fantasy violence)

V

(Violence)

Content

S

(Sexual situation)

L

(Adult language)

D

(Sexually suggestive dialog)

Suggested age

TV-Y (All children)

TV-Y7 (Directed to older children)

TV-G (General audience)

TV-PG (Parental Guidance suggested)

TV-14 (Parents strongly cautioned)

TV-MA (Mature audience only)

X: Content rating can be set.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

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Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA)

1

2



3


• Secret number setting menu displays only when “Secret No.” is set. (See page 40.)

• “V-Chip” and “Status” will not be selectable from the menu if you do not first configure your secret number. (See page 40.)

4


9.

5

Press a/b to select “V-Chip”, and then press

ENTER.

MENU [Setup ... Parental CTRL ... V-Chip]

V-Chip

Secret No.

Status

6

7

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

ENTER.

Press a/b to adjust the item to your desired position. “ ” indicates the item is blocked.

Press RETURN.

• The setting automatically enters “Block” for any ratings below your selection.

• If Status is not set to “On” the configuration settings will not work. (See page 40.)

Example

MPAA

TV Guidelines


Can. French Ratings

G

PG

PG-13

R

NC-17

X

NONE

TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines)

1

Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Voluntary movie

rating system (MPAA).

2

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

3



Example

MPAA

TV Guidelines


Can. French Ratings

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

NONE

D

L

S

V

FV

When setting an individual content-based rating item, do as follows:

1 Press d to access block content items from the currently selected age-based rating item.

2 Press a/b to select an individual item, and then press ENTER to unblock (“ ” is removed). Repeat the same steps for other items.

3 Press c or RETURN to register after all individual content rating items are set.

Example

MPAA

TV Guidelines


Can. French Ratings

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

NONE

D

L

S

V

FV


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Canadian Rating Systems

• The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications

Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programming.

• While violence is the most important content element to be rated, the structure developed takes into consideration other program content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes.

• When setting the V-CHIP on the Canadian system you can choose either the Canadian English ratings or the

Canadian French ratings.

Canadian English ratings

Age

Rating

E

C

C8e

G

PG

14e

18e

Description

Exempt: Includes news, sports, documentaries and other information programming; talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.

Children: Intended for younger children under the age of 8 years. Pays careful attention to themes that could threaten their sense of security and well-being.

Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict; nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on the screen.

General: Considered acceptable for all age groups. Appropriate viewing for the entire family, contains very little violence, physical, verbal or emotional.

Parental Guidance: Intended for a general audience, but may not be suitable for younger children (under the age of 8) because it could contain controversial themes or issues.

Over 14 Years: Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements of the storyline, but it must be integral to the development of plot or character. Language usage could be profane and nudity present within the context of the theme.

Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of violence, which while related to the development of plot, character or themes, are intended for adult viewing. Could contain graphic language and portrayals of sex and nudity.

Canadian French ratings

Age

Rating

E

G

8anse

13anse

16anse

18anse

Description

Exempt programming.

General: All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but may be integrated into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner.

General but inadvisable for young children: May be viewed by a wide public audience, but could contain scenes disturbing to children under 8 who cannot distinguish between imaginary and real situations. Recommended for viewing with parent.

Over 13 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended for viewing with parent.

Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence.

Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing. Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme violence.

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Canadian English ratings

1

2

3

4




• Secret number setting menu displays only when “Secret No.” is set. (See page 40.)

• “V-Chip” and “Status” will not be selectable from the menu if you do not first configure your secret number. (See page 40.)


9.

MENU [Setup ... Parental CTRL]

Setup Option

Secret No.

– – – –

Canadian French ratings

1

Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Canadian English

ratings.

2

Press a/b to select “Can. French Ratings”, and then press ENTER.

3




Example

MPAA

TV Guidelines


Can. French Ratings

E

G

8ans+

13ans+

16ans+

18ans+

NONE

5

Press a/b to select “V-Chip”, and then press

ENTER.

V-Chip

Secret No.

Status

6

Press a/b to select “Can. English Ratings”, and then press ENTER.

How to temporarily release the

V-CHIP BLOCK

• The V-CHIP BLOCK is working and censors a broadcast, “V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED.” displays.

1

Press ENTER while the V-CHIP is working and then the secret number setting menu displays.

2

Enter your 4-digit secret number with 0 – 9.

At this time V-CHIP BLOCK temporarily releases.

7




Example

MPAA

TV Guidelines


Can. French Ratings

E

C

C8+

G

PG

14+

18+

NONE

Reactivating the temporarily released

V-CHIP BLOCK

• You can reactivate the temporarily released V-CHIP

BLOCK as shown below.

Method 1:

Select “Status” setting from the Parental CTRL menu to reactivate BLOCK. (See page 40.)

Method 2:

Select “V-Chip” setting (“MPAA”, “TV Guidelines”,

“Can. English Ratings” or “Can. French Ratings”) from the Parental CTRL to reactivate BLOCK. (See pages 43 and 45.)

Method 3:

Switch off the TV power.

NOTE

• Performing any of the three above will activate the V-CHIP

BLOCK.

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Other viewing options

Viewing a list of channels

You can view a list of all currently available broadcast channels.

Viewing information of the program

You can view information about a digital program you are currently watching.

1

2

3

Press CH LIST.

• A list of all channels (Air or Cable) currently available will be displayed.

Air/Cable

Broadcast station

CH LIST [Air]

CH.

Number

2.1

2.2

2.10

4

6

WGBH-SD

PBS-HD

WGBH-DX

(Example) Channel List Screen for Air

Broadcasts

Press a/b to select the channel you want to watch, and then press ENTER to display the selected channel.

1

Press INFO while watching a digital broadcast.

• Information of the current program will be displayed.

Broadcast station

Program

PBS-HD

PBS-HD

Program information

Input Info.

Video

Aspect

Audio

CC

1080i

16:9

SURROUND

Off

Sample program information

NOTE

• Sometimes the name of the program is not broadcast. In that case, the program name will not be displayed.

Press c/d to scroll between pages of the

Channel List.

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Freezing images

Allows you to capture and freeze an image from a moving image that you are watching.

Presetting remote control function

You can operate the connected AV products (AV

Receiver, Cable Box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, LD) using the presetting manufacturer function for your remote control unit.

1

Press FREEZE.

• A moving image is captured.

Press FREEZE again to cancel the function.

2

NOTE

• This function does not work in INPUT 4 (HDMI).

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

• The still image is automatically erased after 30 minutes.

• If you are using freeze function and a broadcast activates the V-CHIP BLOCK, freeze function will be cancelled and a V-CHIP BLOCK message will appear.

Presetting manufacturer codes

1

Press FUNCTION until the LED for your device lights up.

2

3

After the LED for your device lights up, if you press FUNCTION and DISPLAY and enter the code registration mode, the LED will blink.

Press 0 – 9 to enter the manufacturer code.

(See page 48.)

• Preset mode is finished once the LED no longer lights up.

4

After registering the code, the LED will stop blinking then turn off after one second. (If you perform an incorrect operation, the LED will blink quickly then turn off.)

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Manufacturer codes

VCR BRAND

Montgomery Ward

Multitech

NEC

Panasonic

Pentax

Philco

Philips

RCA

Realistic

Samsung

Sanyo

Scott

Sears

Sharp

Shintom

Sony

Sound Design

Sylvania

Symphonic

Tatung

Teac

Teknika

Thomas

TMK

Toshiba

Video Concepts

Yamaha

Zenith

Akai

Audio

Broksonic

Canon

Capehart

Craig

Curtis Mathis

Daewoo

DBX

Dynatech

Emerson

Fisher

Funai

G.E.

Goldstar

Hitachi

Instant Replay

JC Penney

JVC

Kenwood

Lloyds

Magnavox

Magnin

Marantz

Memorex

Minolta

Mitsubishi

REMOTE CONTROL

CODE NUMBER

04, 05, 08

31

30

04, 10, 24, 29

06

17, 18, 39, 40

02, 43

29

15, 22, 30

44, 45

05, 06

05

05, 08

06, 07, 33, 51

01, 02, 10, 24

23, 31

10, 14, 52

20

06, 11, 24

01, 02, 03

36

12, 13, 38

29

05, 08

29

15

15, 29

27, 29

29

21

19, 20

30

15, 29, 30

16

25, 26, 37

15, 22, 30

32

04

34

10, 31

04

34

15, 22, 30

29

21, 32, 35

09, 10, 11

28, 29

04

24

06, 47

04

04, 06, 24, 30

15, 41, 42, 53

14, 15

29

DVD/LD BRAND

Denon

JVC

Kenwood

Magnavox

Marantz

Mitsubishi

Panasonic

Philips

Pioneer

Proscan

RCA

Samsung

Sharp

Sony

Toshiba

Yamaha

Zenith

REMOTE CONTROL

CODE NUMBER

02

09, 13

21

04

04

06

02, 22

04, 23

08, 11, 20

03

03, 24

07, 12

01, 10

05, 25

04

02

04

CATV/SAT BRAND

Anvision

Cable Star

Eagle

General Instrument

Jerrold

Magnavox

Oak Sigma

Panasonic

Philips

Pioneer

Randtek

RCA

Scientific Atlanta

Sony

Viewstar

Zenith

04, 05, 09, 14, 17, 18,

20, 21, 24, 25

8

REMOTE CONTROL

CODE NUMBER

04, 05

04, 05

05

02, 03, 07, 12, 13, 14,

19, 22

02, 03, 07, 12, 13, 14,

19, 22, 31, 32, 33, 34,

35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40

16, 23

04, 05, 09, 15, 17, 18,

20, 21, 24, 25

08, 10, 29, 30, 43*, 46

04, 05

16, 27, 44*, 45*

01, 26

28

04, 05, 09, 15, 17, 18,

20, 21, 24, 25

06, 14

NOTE

• Numbers marked with * are SAT codes, all others are CATV codes.

AUDIO BRAND

Sharp

REMOTE CONTROL

CODE NUMBER

01

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1

2

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3

4

1

2

2

4

6

8

7

3

5

1

3

Cable control buttons

When the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SAT the cable converter connected to the TV can operate using 1 to

4.

1 SOURCE POWER

Turns the cable converter power on and off.

2

0 – 9

Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch.

3 FLASHBACK *

Press to switch between the current channel and the channel you were watching immediately before.

4

CH r/s

Press CH r or CH s to tune in a higher or lower channel.

* Some manufacturers do not preset FLASHBACK.

NOTE

• CABLE and SAT cannot be selected at the same time.

SAT control buttons

1 SOURCE POWER

Turns the Satellite broadcast tuner power on and off.

2

0 – 9,

•

(DOT)

Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch.

3

ENTER, a/b/c/d

ENTER: Press to activate the selected function.

a/b/c/d: Press the button to select items on the SAT

GUIDE screen or SAT MENU screen.

NOTE

• CABLE and SAT cannot be selected at the same time.

VCR control buttons

The remote control unit button will function as follows when the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is set to VCR.

• When the input selector button having the same number as the input terminal connecting the VCR is pressed, the VCR can operate using 1 to 8.

1

CH r/s

Press to select the channel of the TV tuner on the VCR.

2 SOURCE POWER

Turns the power of the VCR on and off.

3

F

Sets pauses and still pictures.

4

G

Rewinds the tape and allows picture search.

5

H

Stops the tape transport.

6 REC

Starts recording.

7

J

Rapidly advances the tape and allows picture search.

8

I

Starts playback.

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5

6

2

1


3 10

8

9

4

7

DVD control buttons

The remote control unit button will function as follows when the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is set to DVD.

• When the input selector button having the same number as the input terminal connecting a DVD player is pressed, these players can operate using

1 to 10.

1

U

Pressing quickly once takes you to the start of the next chapter. Each time you press it, you move ahead to the start of the next chapter.

2

T

Pressing quickly once takes you to the start of the chapter currently playing. Each time you press it, you move back to the start of the previous chapter.

3 SOURCE POWER

Turns the power of the DVD player on and off.

4

F

Sets pauses and still pictures.

5

G

Continue pressing to go backward.

6

H

Playback stops when pressing once.

With some DVD players, pressing the button twice may open the disc tray.

7 MENU

When this button is pressed, the DVD menu will display.

8

ENTER, a/b/c/d

ENTER: Press to activate the selected function.

a/b/c/d: Press the button to select items on the DVD

MENU screen.

9

J

Continue pressing for fast forward.

10 I

Starts playback.

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Notice

■ When you change your address

• If you change your address, please return the CableCARD security module to your Cable Provider Company.

• You will need to request a new CableCARD security module from the cable provider at your new location.

■ About EAS (Emergency Alert System)

• In the case of a national emergency, natural disaster, or other emergency situation, Cable MSO will broadcast an Emergency Alert Message (EAS message). When this unit receives an EAS message, if the level of emergency is comparatively low, an alert text message will be displayed on screen. If the level of emergency is high, the receiver will be force tuned to a details channel.

• Alert text messages will be displayed, and force tuning will occur, even during paid programming. Even when force tuning is active, the user can still change the channel.

• If the unit is force tuned to a channel that has been blocked by Parental Control, the Parental Control setting will be given priority.

NOTE

• If you have a digital cable antenna connected, you can receive EAS messages whether CableCARD security module is inserted or not.

• EAS messages may be broadcast not only via digital cable, but also via Analog Cable or over-the-air Analog transmission.

• When force tuning occurs, Video output from the MONITOR OUTPUT terminal will also be switched to the details channel.

• An alert text message does not output from MONITOR OUTPUT terminal.

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Appendix

Removing speakers

1 3

Remove the terminal cover.

Perform the same steps for both sides.

2

Unfasten the screws.


4

Unplug the speaker cable.


Lift, then remove the speaker box from the TV.

CAUTION

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

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

NOTE

• To attach the speakers, perform the steps in reverse order.

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Appendix

Removing the stand

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

CAUTION

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

Before attaching/detaching stand

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

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

1

2

3

(LC-37/32D6U) (LC-26D6U)

Unfasten the screw used to secure the bracket in place.

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

Start from step 2 for the 26 inch model to unfasten the screws. Note that the shape of each stand differs.

Detach the stand from the TV.

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

CAUTION

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

NOTE

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

Setting the TV on the wall

CAUTION

• Installing the Liquid Crystal Television 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.

Using an optional bracket to mount the TV

• You can ask a qualified service professional about using an optional bracket to mount the TV to the wall.

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

Hanging on the wall

Wall mount bracket. (See the bracket instructions for details.)

About setting the TV angle

LC-37D6U

LC-32D6U

Angle of TV

5˚

10˚

Vertical mounting

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

• No power

Problem Possible Solution

• Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 14.)

If the indicator on the TV is off, press POWER on the TV.

• Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 6.)

• Unit cannot be operated.

• External influences such as lightning, static electricity, may cause improper operation. In this case, operate the unit after first turning on the power of the TV or unplugging the AC cord and replugging it in after 1 or 2 minutes.

• Remote control unit does not operate.

• Is the FUNCTION set correctly? Set it to the TV setting position.

• Are batteries inserted with polarity (e, f) aligned? (See page 7.)

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

• Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting?

• Is a fluorescent light illuminated near the remote control sensor?

• Picture is cut off/with sidebar screen.

• Is the image position correct? (See page 32.)

• Are screen mode adjustments such as picture size made correctly? (See page

35.)

• Strange color, light color, or color misalignment

• Adjust the picture tone. (See pages 25 to 26.)

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

• Power is suddenly turned off.

• Is the sleep timer set? (See page 37.)

• Check the power control settings. (See page 28.)

• The unit’s internal temperature has increased.

Remove any objects blocking vent or clean the vent.

• No picture

• Is connection to other components correct? (See pages 30 to 31.)

• Is correct input signal source selected after connection? (See page 33.)

• Is the correct input selected? (See page 33.)

• Is picture adjustment correct? (See pages 25 to 26.)

• Is “On” selected in “Audio Only”? (See page 36.)

• If, after inserting the CableCARD security module, you are unable to receive broadcast service, remove the CableCARD security module and reinsert.

• No sound

• Is the volume too low? (See page 17.)

• Is “Variable” selected in “Output Select”? (See page 36.)

• Upgrade is displayed continuously.

• Verify your antenna cable is connected property.

• Reinsert the CableCARD security module. If the trouble still exists after reinserting the CableCARD security module and verifying the antenna cable, please contact your Cable Provider Company.

Troubleshooting-Digital broadcasting

■ The error message about reception of broadcast

The example of an error message displayed on a screen

Error code

• Failed to receive broadcast.

• No broadcast now.

E202

E203

Possible Solution

• Check the antenna cable. Check that the antenna is correctly setup.

• Check the broadcast time in the program guide.

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 Liquid Crystal panel to malfunction.

Storage temperature: –4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C)

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Appendix

RS-232C port specifications

PC Control of the TV

• When a program is set, the TV 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 computers.

Communication conditions

Set the RS-232C communications settings on the PC to match the TV’s communications conditions.

The TV’s communications settings are as follows:

Baud rate:

Data length:

Parity bit:

Stop bit:

Flow control:

9,600 bps

8 bits

None

1 bit

None

Communication procedure

Send the control commands from the PC via the RS-232C connector.

The TV 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.

Command format

Eight ASCII codes e CR

C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4

Command 4-digits Parameter 4-digits

Command 4-digits:Command. The text of four characters.

Parameter 4-digits:Parameter 0 – 9, x, blank, ?

Return code

Parameter

Input the parameter values, aligning left, and fill with blank(s) for the remainder. (Be sure that 4 values are input for the parameter.)

When the input parameter is not within an adjustable range, “ERR” returns. (Refer to “Response code format”.)

Any numerical value can replace the “x” on the table.

0

0 0 0 9

⫺

3 0

1 0 0

0 0 5 5

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

?

?

?

?

?

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Appendix

Response code format

Normal response

O K

Return code (0DH)

Problem response (communication error or incorrect command)

E R R

Return code (0DH)

Command table

• Commands not indicated here are not guaranteed to operate.

VOLUME

POSITION

MUTE

CONTROL ITEM

POWER SETTING

INPUT SELECTION A TOGGLE

INPUT SELECTION B

AV MODE SELECTION

VIEWMODE

SURROUND

AUDIO SELECTION

SLEEP TIMER

CHANNEL

Air/Cable SELECT

CC

TV

INPUT1-4

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

V-POSITION

DIRECT

CHANNEL

(ANALOG)

DIRECT

CHANNEL

(DIGITAL)

CH UP

CH DOWN

COMMAND PARAMETER

P O W R 0 _ _ _

I T G D

I T V D

I A V D

I N P 1 x x

*

0

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

(Toggle)

Input terminal number (1–4)

VIDEO

COMPONENT

I N P 2

A V M D

V O L M

H P O S

V P O S

W I D E

3

4

1

2

2

0

1

2

0

1

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

*

*

_

_

*

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

*

*

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

1

2

*

*

5

6

*

0

M U T E

A C S U

3

4

0

1

2

0

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

VIDEO

COMPONENT

(Toggle)

STANDARD

MOVIE

GAME

USER

DYNAMIC (Fixed)

DYNAMIC

Volume (0–60)

AV mode. (

Ⳳ10)

AV mode. (

Ⳳ20)

(Toggle) [AV]

Side Bar [AV]

S.Stretch [AV]

Zoom [AV]

Stretch [AV]

(Toggle)

On

Off

(Toggle)

On

Off

(Toggle)

1

2

_

_

_

_

A C H A x _ _ _

O F T M 0

1

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

_

D C C H

2 _ _ _

3 _ _ _

4 _ _ _

* * * _

D A 2 P

D C 2 U

D C 2 L

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

*

_

_

D C 1 0 * * * *

D C 1 1 * * * *

C H U P

C H D W

C L C P x x

_

_

_

_

_

_

A C S L 0 _ _ _

1 _ _ _

2 _ _ _ x _ _ _

It shifts to standby.

CONTROL CONTENTS

It input-switches by the toggle. (It is the same as an input change key)

It input-switches to TV. (A channel remains as it is. (Last memory))

It input-switches to INPUT1~INPUT4.

An input change is also included.

Although it can choose now, it is toggle operation in inside.

Although it can choose now, it is toggle operation in inside.

OFF

OFF TIMER – 30 MIN.




The channel number of TV

(1–125)

(0101-9999)

(0-999)

(0-999)

An input change is included if it is not TV display.

In Air, 2–69ch is effective.

In Cable, 1–125ch is effective.

DIGITAL Air (Two-Part numbers, 2-digit plus 2-digit)

DIGITAL Cable (Two-Part numbers, 3-digit plus 3-digit)

Front half of DIGITAL CABLE CHANNEL NO. (Designate major channel)

DIGITAL Cable (Two-Part numbers, 3-digit plus 3-digit)

Rear half of DIGITAL CABLE CHANNEL NO. (Designate minor channel)

(0-9999)

(0-6383)

The channel number of TV

Ⳮ1

The channel number of TV ⳮ1

(Toggle)

AIR

DIGITAL Cable (One-Part numbers, 5-digit, less than 10,000)

DIGITAL Cable (One-Part numbers, 5-digit, more than 10,000)

If it is not TV display, it will input-switch to TV. (same function as CHr)

If it is not TV display, it will input-switch to TV. (same function as CHs)

AIR s CABLE s AIR

CABLE

(Toggle) Toggle operation of a closed caption.

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.

• As long as that from which the parameter (g) in the table is a numerical value, it may write anything.

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Appendix

Specifications

Item Model: LC-37D6U Model: LC-32D6U

LCD panel

Number of dots

TV

Function

37o Advanced Super

View & BLACK TFT LCD

32o Advanced Super


3,147,264 dots (1366 m 768 m 3 dots)

American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System TV-standard (CCIR)

Receiving

Channel

VHF/UHF VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69ch

CATV 1-125ch

Digital Terrestrial

Broadcast (8VSB)

Digital cable

(64/256 QAM)

2-69ch

1-135ch

Audio multiplex BTSC System

Model: LC-26D6U

26o Advanced Super


Brightness

Backlight Life

Viewing angles

450 cd/m 2

60,000 hours (at Backlight Standard position)

H : 170° V : 170°

Audio out

Terminals Rear

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

OSD language

10W m 2

AV in, COMPONENT in

AV in, COMPONENT in

INPUT 3

INPUT 4

S-VIDEO in, AV in

Audio in, HDMI in with HDCP

ANALOG ANTENNA 75 q Unbalance, F Type for VHF/UHF/CATV in m 1

DIGITAL ANTENNA 75 q Unbalance, F Type m 2 (for Digital Air m 1/Digital Cable in m 1)

MONITOR OUTPUT S-VIDEO out, AV out

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Optical Digital audio output m 1 (PCM/Dolby Digital)

CableCARD slot 68 pin PCMCIA m 1

English/French/Spanish

Power Requirement

Power Consumption

Weight TV only

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

188 W

48.5 lbs./22.0 kg

146 W

38.6 lbs./17.5 kg

124 W

29.3 lbs./13.3 kg

Dimension

(W m H m D)

(in inches)

Accessories

Stand

TV with stand

TV e stand e speaker

TV e stand

TVe speaker

TV only

12.1 lbs./5.5 kg

60.6 lbs./27.5 kg

8.8 lbs./4.0 kg

47.4 lbs./21.5 kg

8.2 lbs./3.7 kg

37.5 lbs./17.0 kg

36 37 /

64

m 28 11 /

32

m 12 3 /

64

31 49 /

64

m 25 21 /

32

m 11 3 /

8

26 17 /

32

m 22 21 /

64

m 10 35 /

64

36 37 /

64

m 28 11 /

32

m 12 3 /

64

31 49 /

64

m 25 21 /

32

m 11 3 /

8

26 17 /

32

m 22 21 /

64

m 10 35 /

64

36

37

/

64

m 25

15

/

16

m 4

31

/

64

36

37

/

64

m 22

1

/

8

m 4

1

/

4

31

31

49

/

64

m 23

7

/

32

m 4

49

/

64

m 19

13

/

32

m 4

31

/

64

1

/

4

26

26

17

17

/

32

m 20

/

32

m 16

5

29

/

16

m 4

31

/

64

m 4

1

/

/

Operation manual (m1), Remote control unit (m1), AC cord (m1), “AAA” size battery (m2), Cable clamp (m1), Cable tie (m1)

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4

Operating temperature e32°F to e104°F (0°C to e40°C)

• As part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

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Dimensional drawings

LC-37D6U

32

3

/

8

(

822.6)

26 13 /

32

(

671)

36 37 /

64

( 929)

4 3 /

8

(

111)

4 1 /

4

(

108)

Unit: inch/(mm)

7

7

/

8

(

200)

4 31 /

64

(

114)

12 3 /

64

( 306)

LC-32D6U

24

27

/

32

(

631)

31 49 /

64

(

807)

27 37 /

64

( 700.4)

3 49 /

64

( 96) 4 1 /

4

( 108)

7 7 /

8

( 200)

4

31

/

64

( 114)

11 3 /

8

(

289)

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Dimensional drawings

LC-26D6U

22 3 /

64

( 560)

26

17

/

32

(

674)

22 23 /

64

(567.9)

6 7 /

64

( 155)

2 23 /

64

( 60) 4 1 /

4

( 108)

3 15 /

16

( 100)

4

31

/

64

( 114)

10 35 /

64

( 268)

Unit: inch/(mm)

HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS

Check that the power indicator is not on.

Remove the AC cord and switch off the power.

Press and hold down RESET at the same time as you re-insert the AC Cord into the outlet and switch on the TV.

All setting items (except TV channel) return to the factory presetting.

NOTE

• Running the factory presetting operation also clears the secret number.

You can run the EZ Setup again by using the following steps.

1

Turn on the power of the TV.

2

Press MENU. (Make sure the menu screen displays.)

3


4

Press a/b to select “EZ Setup”.

5

Press ENTER.

NOTE

• If the secret number setting screen displays, you need to enter your secret number.

• If you forget your secret number, refer to HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS above.

The secret number is .

NOTE

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

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Calling for Service

For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service, or to obtain product literature, accessories, supplies, or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP.

LIMITED WARRANTY

CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the

“Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.

This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction.

In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer.

The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE

LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on behalf of Sharp.

The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the

Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise.

In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM

STATE TO STATE.

Model Specific Section

Your Product Model Number & Description:

LC-37D6U • LC-32D6U • LC-26D6U LCD Color Television

(Be sure to have this information available when you need service for your Product.)

One (1) year parts and labor from the date of purchase.

Warranty Period for this Product:

Additional Item(s) Excluded from

Warranty Coverage (if any):

Where to Obtain Service:

Non-rechargeable batteries.

From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States.

To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP.

What to do to Obtain Service: LC37D6U/LC-32D6U

Contact your Sharp Authorized Servicer to obtain in-home service for this Product. The Servicer will come to your home and if it is necessary to remove the Product, the Servicer will reinstall it. Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available.

LC-26D6U

Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized

Servicer. Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available. If you ship the Product, be sure it is insured and packaged securely.

TO OBTAIN PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP OR VISIT www.sharpusa.com

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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION


SHARP CORPORATION

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VALID IN CANADA ONLY

LIMITED WARRANTY

Consumer Electronics Products

Congratulations on your purchase!

Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (hereinafter called “Sharp”) gives the following express warranty to the first consumer purchaser for this

Sharp brand product, when shipped in its original container and sold or distributed in Canada by Sharp or by an Authorized Sharp Dealer:

Sharp warrants that this product is free, under normal use and maintenance, from any defects in material and workmanship. If any such defects should be found in this product within the applicable warranty period, Sharp shall, at its option, repair or replace the product as specified herein.

This warranty shall not apply to:

(a) Any defects caused or repairs required as a result of abusive operation, negligence, accident, improper installation or inappropriate use as outlined in the owner’s manual.

(b) Any Sharp product tampered with, modified, adjusted or repaired by any party other than Sharp, Sharp’s Authorized Service Centres or Sharp’s Authorized Servicing Dealers.

(c) Damage caused or repairs required as a result of the use with items not specified or approved by Sharp, including but not limited to head cleaning tapes and chemical cleaning agents.

(d) Any replacement of accessories, glassware, consumable or peripheral items required through normal use of the product including but not limited to earphones, remote controls, AC adapters, batteries, temperature probe, stylus, trays, filters, belts, ribbons, cables and paper.

(e) Any cosmetic damage to the surface or exterior that has been defaced or caused by normal wear and tear.

(f) Any damage caused by external or environmental conditions, including but not limited to transmission line/power line voltage or liquid spillage.

(g) Any product received without appropriate model, serial number and CSA/cUL markings.

(h) Any products used for rental or commercial purposes.

(i) Any installation, setup and/or programming charges.

Should this Sharp product fail to operate during the warranty period, warranty service may be obtained upon delivery of the Sharp product together with proof of purchase and a copy of this LIMITED WARRANTY statement to an Authorized Sharp Service Centre or an

Authorized Sharp Servicing Dealer. In home warranty service may be provided at Sharp’s discretion on any Sharp television with the screen size of 27” or larger and on any Sharp Over-the-Range Microwave Oven.

This warranty constitutes the entire express warranty granted by Sharp and no other dealer, service centre or their agent or employee is authorized to extend, enlarge or transfer this warranty on behalf of Sharp. To the extent the law permits, Sharp disclaims any and all liability for direct or indirect damages or losses or for any incidental, special or consequential damages or loss of profits resulting from a defect in material or workmanship relating to the product, including damages for the loss of time or use of this Sharp product or the loss of information. The purchaser will be responsible for any removal, reinstallation, transportation and insurance costs incurred. Correction of defects, in the manner and period of time described herein, constitute complete fulfillment of all obligations and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the product and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise.

WARRANTY PERIODS:

Audio Products

Camcorder

DVD Products

Projector

LCD & Plasma Display TV

Microwave Oven

Television Products

VCR Products

Vacuum Cleaner

Parts & Labour (exceptions noted)

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year (lamp 90 days)

1 year

1 year (magnetron component-4 additional years)

1 year (picture tube component-1 additional year)

1 year

1 year

To obtain the name and address of the nearest Authorized Sharp Service Centre or Dealer, please contact:

SHARP ELECTRONICS OF CANADA LTD. 335 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W9

For more information on this Warranty, Sharp Extended Warranty

Offers, Sharp Canada Products, Accessory Sales, Dealer or Service

Locations, please call (905) 568-7140

Visit our Web site: www.sharp.ca

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Sharp LC 26D6U Flat Panel Television Operation Manual

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

SHARP CORPORATION

LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION

TÉLÉVISEUR ACL

TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO

OPERATION MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN

LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION

ENGLISH

OPERATION MANUAL

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION:

INFORMATION:

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

QUICK REFERENCE

STOP! To safely remove the AQUOS television from the box

It’s best to use 2 people to remove the AQUOS television for stability.

QUICK REFERENCE

1

2

3

Contents

COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NOTICE

Supplied accessories

Trademarks

Part names

TV (Front)

Part names

TV (Rear)

Part names

Remote control unit

Preparation

Using the remote control unit

Cautions regarding remote control unit

Antennas

NOTICE

Watching TV

Turning on the power

Turning off the power

Watching TV

Initial setup

CH Search

CH Search

CH Search

Watching TV

Changing channels-Air/Cable

s

s

s

s

s• (DOT) s1s

Watching TV

Changing volume/sound

■ Changing the volume

■ Using MUTE on the remote control unit

20

20

20

■ Using SURROUND on the remote control

unit

Watching TV

Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode

Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode

Watching TV

Connecting Digital Cable Module

■ If the above procedure does not work,

please follow the following steps instead.

Basic adjustment settings

Menu items

List of menu items to help you with operations