Sharp AQUOS LC-32GP1U manual

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    SHARP LC-32GP1U LC-37GP1U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TELC:VISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LIQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACION AQUOS DEI[OOLBY] DiGiTAL 1245 Hii:3ml/M HIGH DE_INITION MULTIME{31A It_TER_ACE 4=T_ NYCE i ii_! _ IMPORTANT : Please iead starti i comenza_ # _er_ e! eqUipo.[...]

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    LC-32GP1 LC-37GP1 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-37GP1U model. IMPO[...]

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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 RECOMME[...]

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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 carefulmy before using this product. iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also caus[...]

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    iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; ill a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. I tand -- Do not place the product oil an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base call cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product.[...]

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    iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna is connected to tile 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 [...]

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    Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. f Remote control unit "AAA" size battery AC cord Cable Clamp (x 1) Stand unit (x 1) (x2) (x 1) Cable tie (x 1) (x 1) Page 8 Page 8 Page 7 Page 7 Page 6 Operation manual (×t) Always use the AC cord supplbd with the TV. QUICK REFERENCE • Before attach[...]

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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. • 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 [...]

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    QUICK REFERENCE If the remote control fails to operate TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit. t Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two "AAA" size batteries (supplied with the product). ,, Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and ( ) indications in the battery compartment. 3 Close the bat[...]

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    Contents iMPORTANT iNFORMATiON ................................. 1 Trademarks ............................................................. 2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER .................................... 3 iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS ................. 3 Supplied accessories ............................................. 6 QUICK REFERENCE ..............[...]

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    Part names POWER SLEEP OPC 1 Remote control sensor _ _ ? t _ OPC indicator* / OPC sensor .................................. / _ -- SLEEP indk_'ator** / _,- POWER indicator** *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 27.) **See page 17 for TV status indicator. HDMI terminal (INPUT 5) -- HDMI terminal (INPUT 6) -- DVH terminal (INPUT 7) DIGITAL AU[...]

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    Part names 1 15 • When using the remote control unit, point it at the TV. 1 "IV POWER: Switch the TV power on or enters standby. (See page 17.) 2 DISPLAY: Display the channel information. 3 SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on and off. 4 External equipment operational buttons: Operate the external equipment. 5 0 - 9: Se[...]

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    Preparation 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. 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 h[...]

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    Preparation You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV like a game console, Blu-ray disc player, HD-DVD player, DVD player, VCR, Digital %/tuner, HDMI equipment or camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the %/. (See pages 31 to 33.) ., To protect equipment, alw[...]

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    Preparation You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 or INPUT 7 terminals when connecting to a Blu-ray disc player, HD- DVD player, DVD player, a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) and other audiovisual equipment. When using composite cable. (iNPUT t or 2} Example Blu-ray disc player/HD-DVD player/ DVD player/Digital TV STB AV cable (commercially avail[...]

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    Preparation A VCR, game console, camcorder and other audiovisual equipment can be conveniently connected using the INPUT 1 or 2 terminals. When using S-VIDEO cable. (iNPUT 2) VCR/Game console/Camcorder S-VIDEO cable (commercially available) Audio cable (commercially available) When using composite cable. (INPUT1 or 2) Example VCR/Game console/Camco[...]

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    Preparation When connecting to a PC with a DVl terminal. (iNPUT 7) RGB/DVI Conversion cable _r] ! _ 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable [ (commercially available) II PC I1! ! !1111DVI'I blGIt_L AUDIO ouPu_ AUDIO • if you are connecting the TV to a PC with a DVI terminal, use a DVI cable (commercially available) instead of a RGB/DVI conversion cable[...]

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    Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program -- vo_ + i_PUl _ I POWER J Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control unit. POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) ., The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the first time. If the TV has been turned on before, the EZ[...]

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    Watching TV 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. t. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 8.) 2. Connect the antenna cable to the TV. (See page 12.) 3. Plug in the A[...]

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    Watching TV You can change channels in several ways. -- VOL + INPUT POWER TV TV VCR AUDIO 00 0 FUNOTION c%,_AT 0v0 0 SOURCE LIGHT GE) CE) REC (]D CE) INPUT FLASHBACK O VOL CH FREEZE MENU C®8 -- FAVORITE CH -- ®®@@ AO.UOS Method 1 Using CH/X/V on the remote control unit or on the TV, Method 2 Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned chan[...]

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    Watching TV [] Using MUTE on the remote control unit Mutes the current sound output. [] Changing the volume You can change the volume on the TV or on the remote control unit. -- voL + v CH A INPUT POWER !/ VOL oH l! Press MUTE. .' :@ will be displayed on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is silenced. ! Mute [] Using VOL + / - • To inc[...]

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    Watching TV 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 a[...]

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    Basic adjustment settings Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu. TV fv VCR A{_IO @o o CBL/SAT DVD FUNCTION o o 0 SOURCE LIGHT G9 0D (_E) REC (K) (30 OO (:DO(Z) (Z) (D Q (DQO (Z) (:D Q INPUT FLASHBACK O0 VOL CH E FREEZE MENU O @ -- FAVORITECH -- ®®@@ AQLIOS MENU: Press to open or close the menu screen. A/T/41/I_: Pres[...]

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    Basic adjustment settings 14 p,oturo lil OPC .............................................................................. Page 27 Backlight ..................................................................... Page 27 Contrast ...................................................................... Page 27 Brightness ...............................[...]

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    Basic adjustment settings You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the preset channels. Language setting Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _/_ to select "Setup". Press _./Y to select "EZ Setup", and then press ENTER. ,, If you already set th[...]

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    Basic adjustment settings Channel memory setting Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _1/1_ to select "Setup". Press _./Y to select "CH Setup", and then press ENTER. ,, If you already set the Secret No., input the 4-digit secret number here. See page 43 for setting a secret number. Press A/Y to select "CH M[...]

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    Basic adjustment settings 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. Using FAVORmTE OH on the remote control unit Select the channel you want to register as a favorite channel. Press FAVORITE. Using Favorite CN on the [...]

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    Basic adjustment settings Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 41/1_ to select "Picture". Press A/Y to select a specific adjustment item. Press 41/1_ to adjust the item to the desired level. Press MENU to exit. ,, For resetting all Picture adjustm[...]

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    Basic adjustment settings This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture quality. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _/_ to select "Picture". Press _./Y to select "Advanced", and then press ENTER Press A/Y to select a specific adjustment item, and then press ENTER • You can select &qu[...]

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    Basic adjustment settings You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. FREEZE MENU 0 ® -- FAVORITE CH -- 6)@@@ Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 4/_- to select "Audio". I _ Audi° Surround function allows you to enjoy realbtb "live" sound. Press MENU to display the MENU sc[...]

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    Basic adjustment settings Power control setting allows you to save energy. No signal off When set to "Enable", the power will automatically shut down if there is no signal for 15 minutes. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _/_ to select "Power Control". Press ._/Y to select "No Signal Off", and then [...]

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    Using external equipment To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. INPUT FLASHBACK 0 VOL CH FREEZE MENU 0 @ c3 -- VOL + INPU_ POWER Press INPUT. • A list of selectable sources appears, If the image does not come in clearly from the external equipment connected to INPUT 1 or INPUT 7[...]

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    Using external equipment DVl input signal setting (iNPUT 7) Press iNPUT to select INPUT 7. INPUT7 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 41/_ to select "Option". Press A/Y to select "Input Select", and then press ENTER. I _ Opti°n Press A/T to select the equipment connected to INPUT 7 terminal, and then press ENT[...]

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    Using external equipment Press MENU to exit, To watch an HDMI equipment image, select INPUT4, INPUT 5 or INPUT G from "INPUT SOURCE" menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. me INPUT4 • Refer to your external equipment operation manual for the signal type. • "Audio Select" is only available for iNPUT 6. • [...]

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    Useful adjustment settings For automatically adjusting the PC image. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _/_ to select "Setup". Press A/Y to select "Auto Sync.", and then press ENTER, Press _/_ to select "Yes", and then press ENTER. ,, Auto Sync. starts and "Now adjusting the image." display[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings You can also select a language from the Setup menu. Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press 41/1_ to select "Setup". Press _./Y to select "Language", and then press ENTER. Press A/Y to select the desired language listed on the sc[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings Lets you set the input terminal displayed when using the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. iNPUT FLASHBACK 0 VOL OH FREEZE MENU 0 O _ R_N Press INPUT to selectthe desired input source. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _/_ to select "Setup". Press A/Y to select "Input Label", an[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings TV TV VC£ AUUlO O O O CaLo/S_,I_D FtiNCTI0U O SOURCE LIGHT (3D Q_D (_ RE(; (]D (]D (Z) FREEZE MENU O O C®8 Press VIEW MODE. • The Vbw Mode menu displays. The menu lists the View Mode options seleetable for the type of video signal currently being received. The following modes are available for HD programs. Stretch: Su[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings You can select the screen size. Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page 16.) Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type. Press VIEW MODE. " The View Mode menu displays. Example Normal _ C_/SAT L_oVD FUNCTION O SOURCE LIGHT GD OD GE) REC (30 (_3 OD FREEZE MENU © © G@S -- FAVORITECH -- ®®©@[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings Perform the following steps to set the Option menu items on this page. FREEZE MENU 0 ® -- FAVORITE CH -- ®®@@ Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _/_ to select "Option". Press A/T to select a specific adjustment item, and then press ENTER. Press A/T (or _/_) to select the desired setting, an[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings AV MODE gives you 7 viewing options to choose from to best match the surrounding 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. AUDIO AVMODE CC C3_C3 Press AV MODE. ,, Current AV MODE displays. Press AV MODE again befor[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings 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 discretion of the program provider. Digital Closed Caption service is a new captio[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings This function allows you to adjust the closed caption screen appearance to suit your preference. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _/_ to select "Option". Press A/V to select "Caption Setup", and then press ENTER. Press A/Y to select a specific adjustment item. * You can adjust 7 it[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. IMPORTANT: Three conditions must be met to enable the V-Chip (see pages 43 to 48): Secret No. is registered. V-Chip/V-Chip (DTV Only) settings have been made. "Status" is set to "On". Setting a secret number [...]

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    Useful adjustment settings Changing the secret number Allows you to change your current secret number. Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Setting a secret number. • The secret number setting menu displays. _ Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0-9. Press A/V to select "Secret No.", and then press ENTER. Clearing the secret number Allows you t[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings V-CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your W. 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 fea[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) "iV Parental Guidelines ('iV Guidelines) Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Voluntary movie then press 4/_ to select "Setup". rating system (MPAA), Press A/T to select "Parental CTRL", and then press ENTER. ,, The secret numb[...]

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    Useful adjustment settings 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 [...]

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    Useful adjustment settings Canadian English ratings Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _/l_ to select "Setup". Press A/Y to select "Parental CTRL", and then press ENTER. " Secret number setting menu displays only when "Secret No." is set. (See page 43.) ,, "V-Chip" and "Status&quo[...]

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    Other viewing options Allows you to capture and freeze a moving image that you are watching. FREEZE MENU C®8 E6T RE6R" -- FAVORITE OH -- @@@@ AQUOS Press FREEZE. • A moving image is captured. Press FREEZE again to cancel the function. When this function is not available, "No displaying still irnage availabb." will display. ., The [...]

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    Other viewing options Manufacturer codes REMOTE CONTROL CODE VCR BRAND NUMBER Akai Audio Broksonic Canon Capehart Craig Curtis Mathis Uaewoo DBX Dynatech Emerson Fisher Funai G.E. Goldstar Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penney JVC Kenwood Lloyds Magnavox Magnin Marantz Memorex Minomta Mitsubishi Montgomery Ward Multitech NEC Panasonic Pentax Philco Phil[...]

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    Other viewing options [] Cable control buttons __ TV TV VCR A_IO _o o o o 0 sou_c_ LIGHT o_o C®9 AQUOS When the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SAT, the cable converter connected to the TV can be operated using 1 to 4. t 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 [...]

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    Other viewing options 8 _l_Tv To,, v_ %_,o OQQ Q_Q (Z) (Z) Q (Z) O_ INPUT FI _ _CK @© n Z M_NU o_o G®8 -- FAVOalTEC_ -- ®®@® AQUOS [] VCR control buttons The remote control unit button will function as follows when the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is set to VCR. ,, Press INPUT until the input connected to the VCR is selected. The follow[...]

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    Appendix Before detaching (or attaching) stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. ® Do not remove the stand from the TV unless using an optional wail 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 la[...]

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    Appendix Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 17.) If tile indicator on the TV does not light up, press POWER on the TV. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 7.) • Has the power been turned on? (See page 17.) • Unit cannot be operated. • External influences such a[...]

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    Appendix Item Model: LC-32GP1U Model: LC-37GP1U CD panel 32" Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT 37" Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD LCD Number of dots 6,220,800 dots (1920 x 1080 x 3 dots) TV TV-standard (CCIR) American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System :unction Receiving VHF/UHF VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69ch Channel CATV 1- 135ch (non-scra[...]

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    CLEARING THE SECRET NUMBER If you forget the secret number, clear the secret number using the following procedure. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _ll/l_ to select "Setup". Press A/Y to select "EZ Setup", "CH Setup", "Parental CTRL" or "Reset", and the Secret number input scree[...]

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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"[...]

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    VaLD ,N CANADA ONL 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 Sha[...]

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    Dimensional drawings LC-32GP1U Unit: Inch/(mm) 31 2s/64 (797) © 8 _ _8 I I 27 s/8 (701.4) _' I I r-----m h 19 sl/s2 (507) 3 Ws2 3 ss/64 (88) a (97) 10 s/4(273) J LC-37GP1U co 8 _ s_ 36 s/16 (919) i I 32 2_/64 (822.6) I , J ! [ , I ' I L 21, 4/500/ I 4 37/64 3 5s/64 (116) (97) 11 1/2 (292) /[...]

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