Sharp LC-32SB24U manual

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    SHARP LC-32SB24U LC--37SB24U LiQUiD CRYSTAL TELEVISION DDjDOLBYJ JJ,_ _3 rr_ | '_ D i G | T A L .................................. _O_ 1245 IMPORTANT : Please read this operation manual before starting operating the equipment. NYCE Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provkJed with the product. ,f LC 32SB24U Lo37sBg4u _[...]

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    IMPORTANq_ 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. I 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. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK [...]

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    IMPORTANT INFORMATION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY= SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-32SB24U/LC-37SB24U 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 [...]

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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 marly useful functions, but it can also cau[...]

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    iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS • 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 p/otectJon 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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    QUICK REFERENCE Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC Y4_l'_f/f_% cord from the AC iNPUT terminal. Before perfo/ming work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on This will prevent it from being damaged. • Attach the stand in the correct direction. Do not remove the stand from the 1_/unless using an optional w[...]

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    QUICK REFERENCE o ,_ t= -= ± ok D 1 Attach your antenna to the back of the tebvision. :3 Bundle the cords properly with the cable clamp. (See page 8.) 2 outlet.C°nnecttheACplugf°rthetelevisi°nint°theAC SJ • Place the TV close to the AC outlet, and keep the power plug within reach • TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT TOUCH UN-INSULAT[...]

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    Preparation To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a bdef 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. fl ,A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable w[...]

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    Part Names Volume buttons INPUT button POWER button NOL /+) 1 -- AC INPUTterminal H_ml L AUDIO OUTPUT terminals l l-- DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal INPUT 6 terminals (PC-IN) INPUT 5 terminals (HDMI) INPUT 4 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 1 terminals SERVICE terminal , INPUT 2 terminals Antenna/Cable in INPUT 3 terminals The illustrations in this operation m[...]

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    Part Names 12 POWER _)_SPLAY SLEEP ,,W_0DE 13 @ 3 2 cc Auolo 14 iiii_ . _ii_ ¸ 1 POWER: Switch the TV power on or enters sb_ndby. (See page 12.) 2 CC: Display captions from a dosed caption source. (See page 15.) :3 AUDIO: Selects the MTS/SAP or the audio mode during multi channel audio broadcasts. (See page 14.) 4 0-9: Set the channel (See page 13[...]

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    Connecting to External Equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV like a Blu-ray disc player, HD DVD player, DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game consde or camcorder. To vbw external source images, select the input source from iNPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. (See page 13.) * To protect eq[...]

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    Watching TV Press POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit to turn the _ '_' '_ ..... poweron. POWER indicator (Green): The %/is on (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound) POWER _X_ The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the first time, If the TV has been turned on before, the E7 Setup will not be invoked [...]

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    Direct Button Operation @@@ @@@ @@@ ®®@ ®@@ _REEZE r_E_U You can change channels by pressing CHA/V or 1_9, * (DOT). Examples: To select a i or 2-digit channel number (e. g., Channel 5): Press 5 _ ENT. To select a 3-digit channel number (e. g., Channel 115): Press 1_ 1 _ 5_ ENT, To select a 4-digit channel number (e. g., Channel 22.1): Press 2 _ [...]

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    Direct Button Operation *_1' _s_#_! .... 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. Press AV MODE. Current AV MODE displays. Press AV MODE again before the [...]

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    Direct Button Operation Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. It allows you to view cor/versations, narration and sound dlects as subtFtles on your TV. Closed Captions are available on some TV programs and on some VHS home video tapes at the discretion ot the program provider. Digital Closed Caption service is a new caption s[...]

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    Direct Button Operation You can select the screen size. 1 Press VIEW MODE. The View Mode menu displays. The menu lists the View Mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently being received 2 Press VIEW MODE or A/_' whFle the Vbw Mode menu is displayed to sebct a desked item on the menu. You can sequentially select a View Mode [...]

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    Example On-Screen Display Menu Example [_ Option _ Press _/_- to select the desired item. _2_ Press &/T to select the desired item. _1 Press _/D,, to adiust the item. ,0 _', Item displayed in yellow • This indicates the item currently selected, Press ENTER to go to the adjustment screen for this item _ Item in brackets This indicates the[...]

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    On-Screen Display Menu Adiusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Example[ t_ picture 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _l/l_ to select "Picture". 2 Press A/_' to select a specific adiustment item. Select "Advanced" and then p/ess ENTER to set "C,M,S.-Hue", &q[...]

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    On-Screen Display Menu Automatically detects a film-based source (originally You can adjust the sound quality to your preference encoded at 24 frames/second), analyzes it then with the following settings. recreates each still film frame for high-definition picture quality. On: Detects, analyzes, converts film source Example [ (} Audio Off: Normal v[...]

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    On-Screen Display Menu Power control setting allows you to save energy. Example I _ P_erOontrol 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _/1_ to select "Power Control". 2 Press A/_" to select a "No Signal Off" or "No Operation Off", and then press ENTER. 3 Press _/_- to select "Enable", an[...]

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    On-Screen Display Menu This setting allows you to skip the HDMI or PC-IN Input ("Input 4 (HDMI)", "Input 5 (HDMI)" and "Input 6 (RGB)") on the Input Selection operation. Yes: Skips the input, No: Does not skip input. Some input signals may have to be registered manually to display properly. The pair of input signals (r[...]

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    On-Screen Display Menu V CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your TV. This tool gives parents a great degree ot control over broadcasts accessed by their children. It allows Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. IMPORTANT: Three conditions must be met to enable the VChip/see pag[...]

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    On-Screen Display Menu [] TV Parental Guidelines Example PressA/T to adjust the item to your desired pos_ion. "t_" indicates the item is blocked. Press MENU to exit. Suggested age T_/-Y: All children. TV-Y7: Directed to older children. TV-G: General audience. TV-PG: Parental Guidance suggested. TV-I 4: Parents strongly cautioned. T_/-MA: [...]

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    On-Screen Display Menu [] Canadian French Ratings Example Example [_ opt_or_ Press A/Y to adjust the item to your desired position. "t_" indicates the item is blocked. Press MENU to exit. E: Exempt programming, G: General: All ages and child/en, contains minimal direct violence, but may be integlated into the plot in a humorous or unreafi[...]

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    On-Screen Display Menu If the image does not come in clearly from the external equipment connected to INPUT 1, you may need to change the input signal type setting from the list below: Auto/COMPONENT/VIDEO If the selected signal type is incorrect, images are not displayed at all or are displayed without any color • Refer to your external equipmen[...]

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    On-Screen Display Menu This setting allows you to optimize the settings of Digital broadcasting. Example [ _] Digital Setup 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press _1/_- to select "Digital Setup". 2 Press A/_' toselect a specific adjustment item, and then press ENTER. 3 Press A/_' (or 4/_-)to select the desired s[...]

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    On-Screen Display Menu 6 Dudng the data checking, "CheckEng" bIFnks. 7 Press ENTER to start updating. The screen becomes dark for a while until the update screen can be displayed, Please wait for the update screen to appear Do not unplug the AC cord The current version of the %/softwale and the ve/sion of the update file on the USB memory[...]

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    Appendix Problem • NO power • Unit cannot be operated Remote control unit does not operate • Picture is cut off/with sidebar screen Stlange color, light color, or color misalignment Power is suddenly turned off • NO picture • Nosound • The %/sometimes makes a clacking sound Possible Solution Check if you pressed POWER on the remote cont[...]

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    Appendix Item Model: LC-82SB24U Model: LC-87SB24U 32" screen size class Advanced Super 37" screen size class Advanced Super LCD panel View & BLACK TFT LCD View & BLACK TFF LCD (Diagonal Measurement : 31 1/2") (Diagonal Measurement : 37") Resolution 1,049,088 pixels (1,366 >{ 768) TV standald (CCIR) American %/Standard[...]

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    it is necessary to set the PC correctly to display XGA and WXGA signal Reter to page 21 to set PC input signaFs. PC Horizontal Frequency 31 5 kHz 31 5 kHz VGA 37 9 kHz 37 5 kHz 351 kHz 37 9 kHz PC SVGA 481 kHz 469 kHz 484 kHz 565 kHz 600 kHz WXGA 1360 x 768 47,7 kHz %hese 3 formats are not supported by the analog RGB terminal, Resolution 720 x 400 [...]

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    Calling for Service For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service, or to obtai_ 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 Liquld Crystal Display product ([...]

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    SHARP LIMITED WARRANTY Consumer Electronics Products Congratulations on your purchase! Sharp Elect ro_,_cs of Ca_,ada Ltd. (hereinalfer called "Sharp") gives the following express warranty to the first consume_ _urchaser for ths Sharp brand product, when shipped in its origin,el container and sold or distributed in Canada by Sharp or by a[...]