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- Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 1
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL LC-37GD4U LC-32GD4U LC-26GD4U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LIQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 2
ENGLISH LC-37GD4U LC-32GD4U LC-26GD4U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 3
STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE PRODUCT. FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-37GD4U SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-32GD4U SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-26GD4U radio/TV technician for - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 4
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 , stand, time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 5
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 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 6
INSTRUCTIONS • Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the television CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) hazard, do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other heavy items. • Turn off the - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 7
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Contents 6 Trademarks 7 COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NOTICE 7 Patent Notice 7 Supplied accessories 8 Preparation 9 Where to place the TV 9 Setting the TV 10 Attaching speakers 11 Removing the stand 12 Setting the - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 8
remote control function 86 Appendix 92 Troubleshooting 92 PC compatibility chart 93 RS-232C port specifications 94 Specifications intent of Sharp that this product copyright owners services such as videoon-demand, a cable operator's enhanced program guide and data-enhanced television services - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 9
with the product. Remote control unit (g1) "AAA" size battery (g2) AC cord (g1) RRMCGA264WJSA Page 13 RF cable (g1) Page 13 Cable clamp (g1) Only included with the LC-32GD4U and LC-37GD4U. QACCDA019WJPZ Page 10 Operation manual (g1) LC-37GD4U LC-32GD4U LC-26GD4U QCNW-A342WJZZ Pages 18 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 10
TV. 1 Selecting the location of the TV • Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation. Display 2 Setting the TV in place Handling the Display CAUTION • Do not remove the stand while steadying the stand with your other hand. LC-37GD4U LC-32GD4U LC-26GD4U Maximum Degree of Adjustment - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 11
Preparation Setting the TV After putting the Display in place, connect the AC cord. Use Display AC cord (with ferrite core) 3 Bundling the cables with the clamp Cable clamp for LC-32GD4U/LC-37GD4U for LC-26GD4U CAUTION • TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT TOUCH UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 12
Preparation Attaching speakers The illustration shows the LC-32GD4U. 1 5 Remove the terminal cover as shown in Attach the terminal cover as shown in the illustration. CAUTION • Do not remove the stand and speaker from the Display unless using an optional bracket to mount it. • Before - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 13
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 bracket. (See the bracket instructions for details.) About setting the Display angle LC-37/32/26GD4U • You can set the - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 14
to follow the instructions below. • Place remote control unit for an extended period of time, remove batteries from it. Using the remote control unit Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the Display. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 15
Part names Display * The examples use throughout this manual are based on the 32GD4U model. VOLUME buttons (VOLl/k ) INPUT button CHANNEL buttons POWER button (CHs/r) Remote control sensor Headphone jack OPC sensor CARD indicator POWER indicator OPC indicator SLEEP indicator 14 *OPC: - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 16
DIGITAL terminal * Instead of AIR IN and CABLE IN terminals, the LC-26GD4U has an ANT/CABLE 75 q DIGITAL terminal. INPUT 2 terminals DIGITAL operations. ANALOG A OUT terminal • AV MODE resets to DYNAMIC (Fixed) • TV channel returns to initial channel setting (Air:2ch, Cable:1 or 2ch) ANALOG B - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 17
i.LINK panel. (See page 59.) 25 17 FUNCTION: Switches the remote control for TV, CBL/ 26 SAT, VCR, DVD and AUDIO operation. Indicator lights up for the current See page 22.) 32 21 INPUT: Selects a Liquid Crystal Television input source. (TV, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4, INPUT 5, Card - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 18
System. NOTE • The antenna and the cable converter cannot be connected at the same time. 1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type connector that ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) Cable TV converter/VCR connection • Be sure to connect the antenna or the cable - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 19
is made with your System. • Switching between ANALOG-A and ANALOG-B is possible by pressing the A-ANALOG-B button on the remote control. • A good color picture depends on a good TV signal. So does good multi-channel sound. Ask your dealer for advice on how to install your outdoor antenna to receive - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 20
use a 300/75-ohm adapter or combiner (output side is 75-ohm coaxial) to connect to the TV (see below). Outdoor antenna connection Connecting Antenna Cable Cable without a CATV converter CombinationCable TV lead-In VHF/UHF antenna Home Antenna terminal (75-ohm) or 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 21
is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) • POWER indicator (Off): The TV is in standby. Press TV POWER on the remote control. 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 XX - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 22
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 and then press ENTER. Language TV Guide On Screen Air/Cable CH Search English Franç - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 23
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 andENTER) to select up to 125 channels for VHF/UHF/CATV. To select a 1 or 2-digit channel number (e. g., Channel - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 24
Watching TV Changing volume/sound ■ Changing the volume You can change the volume on the Display or on the remote control unit. ■ Using VOL k/l Display ■ Using MUTE on the remote control unit Mutes the current sound output. VOL l/k 1 Press MUTE. • "M" has been displayed on the screen for 30 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 25
.) 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. STEREO mode ANALOG-A Air 2 Audio : STEREO ANALOG-A Air 2 Audio - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 26
TV Connecting Digital Cable Module Digital Cable Module is called CableCARD. By attaching the CableCARD, you can receive various digital services 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" - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 27
operations Picture OPC Page 33 Backlight Page 32 Contrast Page 32 Brightness Page 32 Color Page 32 Tint Page 32 Sharpness Page 32 Advanced C.M.S Page 33 Color Temp Page 33 Black Page 34 3D-Y/C Page 34 Monochrome Page 35 Page 36 Bass Page 36 Balance Page 36 Dolby Virtual Page 36 26 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 28
Basic adjustment settings Power Control Power Management Page 37 EZ setup You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the preset channels. Setup Speaker Setup Page 64 Input Signal Page 70 Auto Sync Page 65 Input Label Page 67 Fine Sync Page 65 Picture Flip Page 64 Language Page 30 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 29
and IRC. Select the one matches to your TV. Select Auto when you do not know TV channels Example MENU [Setup ... EZ Setup ... CH Search] ANALOG-A Air [ 25 ] Found [ 20 ] Channel setup If initial setup does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 30
CATV system, including Standard, HRC and IRC. Select the one matches to your TV. Select Auto when you do not know which one to select. Channel search Channel using CHa/b.) NOTE • Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV. MENU [Setup ... EZ Setup ... CH Search] DIGITAL Air [ 25 ] - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 31
Basic adjustment settings 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. 3 Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you want to delete, and then - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 32
Basic adjustment settings Antenna Setup - DIGITAL This function allows you to set the connected digital antenna. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Setup". 3 Press a/b to select "Antenna Setup - DIGITAL", and then press ENTER. • If you already set the Secret No - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 33
OPC Off On Backlight [ +8] -8 Contrast [+30] 0 Brightness [ 0] -30 Color [ 0] -30 Tint [ 0] -30 Sharpness [ 0] -10 Advanced Reset On : Display +8 +40 +30 +30 +30 +10 3 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. 4 Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired position. NOTE - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 34
Contrast [+30] 0 Brightness [ 0] -30 Color [ 0] -30 Tint [ 0] -30 Sharpness [ 0] -10 Advanced Reset On : Display +8 +40 +30 +30 +30 +10 Value" here instead of selecting "C.M.S-Hue". 5 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired position. - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 35
item Description Standard Fast Slow Normal adjustment For movie image For still image NOTE • 3D-Y/C is not available for S-video, Component, DVI, HDMI, CARD, DIGITAL-TV or i.Link inputs. 34 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 36
Basic adjustment settings Monochrome For viewing a video in monochrome. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. I/P Setting Adjusting the image and input signal can give you a more beautiful picture. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Monochrome. 2 Press c/d to select "Picture". 2 Press a/b to - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 37
[0] L R Dolby Virtual [Off] Reset 3 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. 4 Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired position. required on your DVD. In this case, please refer to the operation manual of your DVD player. • You may not get the Dolby Virtual Surround effect if you - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 38
after turning the power on again. In such press ENTER. case, press TV POWER on the remote control unit. • Five minutes before the power shuts down, • Press POWER on the display will have the same result. remaining time displays every minute. NOTE • "Disable" is factory preset value. 37 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 39
size to the size of your choice. All broadcasts will be converted and displayed in the 1080i format. NOTE • "Manual" is factory preset value. Selected item Descroption 4:3 TV 16:9 TV Bars may appear on the top and bottom with some programmes Display the full screen and keep a picture quality - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 40
Dolby Digital Selected item Descroption PCM The optical putput terminal outputs audio signal by PCM form. If your digital audio sysytem does not support Dolby Digital, select "PCM". Dolby Digital The optical output terminal outputs audio signal by Dolby Digital form. It reproduces sound from - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 41
LCD TV set, any troubles during use, or other problems, or any damages arising out of the use of the LCD TV owner of the copyrights of the object in question or when specific and written permission has been obtained from the owner time may vary depending on receiving condition of the LCD TV - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 42
not dismantle or modify memory cards or PC card adapters. • Refer to the appropriate operation manuals for details on using or keeping memory cards or PC card adapters. • Do not turn the LCD TV set off while a memory card is in operation (e.g. playing back, recording or displaying a slideshow). 41 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 43
Playback 11 Stop 12 Fast forward 13 Slow playback Precautions when playing back PC image data on the LCD TV Recording formats of image data: When recording image data on the LCD TV, the recording formats are as follows. • When recording motion pictures: The SD_VIDEO folder is created and the data - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 44
screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Still" or "Video", and then press ENTER. • When in CARD mode, press 0-9, CH a/b, FAVORITE CH or INPUT to switch either TV or AV input mode. 43 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 45
card." displays. 3 Press ENTER to update the still image. Still Cooking Time Displaying a still image 1 Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. the screen. • To turn off the operation panel, press CARD on the remote control. NOTE • See page 42 for operation panel function. • You can - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 46
. 3 Press c/d to select "Yes", and then press ENTER. • All the registered numbers are cleared. Audio Select You can enjoy the audio from TV or other external equipment during the still image playback. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Setting Slide Show. 2 Press a/b to select "Audio Select", and - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 47
Using memory card Protecting/unprotecting still picture files You can protect any file you do not want to delete. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Audio Select. 2 Press a/b to select "File Operation", and then press ENTER. Slide Show My Program Audio Select File Operation Protect Delete File Delete - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 48
8 DTV Program To display the remaining record time. Press DISPLAY while not recording. • Remaining record time displays in the lower right corner of the cord from the socket. • Recording stops if you press POWER on the remote control while recording. • When card has no capacity for recording, "Card - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 49
Using memory card Pre Record You can record the picture slightly before the point where you pressed the record button, enabling you to record just the scene you wanted. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Rec. Mode. 2 Press a/b to select "Pre Record", and then press ENTER. Rec. Mode Pre Record Repeat - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 50
Using memory card Deleting a motion picture file Format 1 Repeat step 1 to 5 in Protecting motion picture files. 2 Press a/b to select "Delete File", and then press ENTER. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Card Setup". 3 Press a/b/c/d to select the file - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 51
, VCR, Digital TV tuner, PC, HDMI equipment, game console, camcorder or other external equipment. NOTE • See pages XX to XX for external equipment connection. • Please refer to the relevant operation manual (DVD player, PC, etc.) carefully before making connections. • Each time INPUT is pressed - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 52
Using external equipment Connecting a DVD player You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminals when connecting to a DVD player and other audiovisual equipment. When using component cable. Component video cable (commercially available) Audio cable (commercially available) DVD - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 53
Using external equipment Connecting a VCR You can use the INPUT 3 terminal when connecting a VCR and other audiovisual equipment. NOTE • The S-video terminal has priority over the video terminals. S-video cable (commercially available) AV cable (commercially available) VCR Connecting a game - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 54
using component cable. Component video cable (commercially available) Audio cable (commercially available) Digital TV STB When using composite cable. AV cable (commercially available) Digital TV STB When using DVI cable. (INPUT 5) ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) DVI - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 55
image, select "INPUT4" from "INPUT SOURCE" menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the Display. (See page 66.) INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 i.LINK CARD Press MENU and the MENU signal. NOTE • Refer to your external equipment operation manual for the signal type. - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 56
a PC Use the INPUT 5 terminal to connect a PC. NOTE • Refer to page 81 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV. ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) DVI cable (Commercially available) PC with DVI terminal RGB/DVI conversion cable (Commercially available) ø 3.5 mm - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 57
cameras, computers or computer peripheral devices do not meet the specifications for this TV and therefore, cannot be connected. When 3 or more not relay data if their power is off. This TV can relay data during power off, by selecting "Yes" in the "Stand-by Mode" option in "i.LINK setup". (See Page - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 58
in red), i.LINK control commands cannot be received from a D-VHS deck. This does not change even if the "Stand-by Mode" is set to "Yes". To control the TV from a D-VHS deck, turn the TV power on (POWER indicator lights up in green). • Data cannot be relayed between i.LINK devices when all the - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 59
go to step 3. 2 Press a/b/c/d to select "Model" and press ENTER. • Selection screen appears. Type Maker Model NOTE • Devices that cannot be used with this TV will not appear in the selection screen. • When an item in the selection screen is grayed out, the item is not recognized by the - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 60
to be 3 completed beforehand. Press a/b to select a device to be deleted, • Please also refer to the operation manual of the D- and then press ENTER. VHS deck to be used with this TV. Type Maker Model Basic operation 1 Press i.LINK to display the i.LINK control panel. • The i.LINK button - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 61
cannot be used during timer recording. • The i.LINK control panel cannot be displayed together with the TV Guide On Screen™or other menus. • There may be some programs which D-VHS decks cannot record. to select "Yes", and then press ENTER. i.LINK Autoswitch Recording Mode Stand-by Mode Yes No 60 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 62
procedure, the steps in "i.LINK Setup" on page 58 need to be completed beforehand. • Please also refer to the operation manual of the DVHS deck to be used with this TV. 1 Select a digital program to be recorded. 2 Press i.LINK to display the i.LINK control panel. 1 Stop 00 : 00 : 00 D-VHS - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 63
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 steps on page 63 can be stored. Select either according to your objectives. • "TV", "INPUT1", "INPUT2", "INPUT3" and "INPUT4" can each adjust the image position - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 64
speakers, be sure to connect the plus/minus terminals with the correct cables. CAUTION • Make sure external speakers have 4 ohm and 10 watt specifications. • Connect the plus/minus terminals with the correct cables. Incorrect connection may cause a short. NOTE • Unplug the AC cord from the AC - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 65
Useful adjustment settings Audio Quality Control Audio Quality Control automatically optimizes the audio quality to suit internal (supplied) speakers. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Setup". 3 Press a/b to select "Speaker Setup", and then press ENTER. 4 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 66
Auto Sync. In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed to optimize the image. "Fine Sync.", and then press ENTER. 4 Press a/b to select the specific adjustment item. Yes No H-Pos. [90] - + V-Pos. [39 Be sure to connect the PC to the TV and switch it on before starting Auto Sync. - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 67
, 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 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 68
"Setup". 3 Press a/b to select "Input Label", and then press ENTER. 4 Press a/b/c/d to select the new name for the channel, and then press ENTER. INPUT SOURCE TV DVD INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 i.LINK CARD (Example) NOTE • You cannot change labels if the INPUT SOURCE is - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 69
displayed on the screen disappears. • The mode changes as shown below. Mode selection for TV, INPUT 1 to 5, i.LINK and CARD mode (Example) AV MODE: STANDARD AV MODE AV MODE item for each input mode. (For example, select STANDARD for TV input and DYNAMIC for VIDEO input.) • When AV MODE is set to - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 70
Useful adjustment settings a Input signal (640m480) View Mode Normal Zoom Stretch Dot by Dot Input signal (1024m768) View Mode Zoom Stretch Dot by Dot a Screen size images. Input signal Normal View mode (for PC input mode) You can select the screen size. NOTE • Connect the PC before making - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 71
of input signals (resolutions) in the list below are not distinguishable when received. In such case, you have to set the correct signal manually. After setting once, it will display when the same signal (resolution) is input again. 640g400 640g480 1024g768 720g400 848g480 1280g768 NOTE • You can - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 72
MENU and the MENU screen displays. Sleep timer Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby. 2 Press c/d to select "Option". 3 Press Sound via the MONITOR OUTPUT terminal is adjusted with VOL k/l on the remote control unit or VOL l/k on the Display. • Sound via speaker - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 73
Useful adjustment settings Title Display Type Select the CH display for Digital broadcasting. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Setup". 3 Press a/b to select "Title Display Type", and then press ENTER. 4 Press c/d to select "On" or "Off", and then press ENTER. - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 74
guide, weather) that is independent of the TV in progress. 1 Press CC. • Present Closed caption information displays. 2 Press CC while the Closed caption information in still on the screen. • You can sequentially select a closed caption service which you prefer. ANALOG-A Air 2 Audio : MONO - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 75
Useful adjustment settings Caption Size Select a caption size. Font Style Select a font style. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Option". 2 Press c/d to select "Option". 3 Press a/b to select "Caption Setup". 3 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 76
Useful adjustment settings Foreground Color Select a character foreground color. Foreground Opacity Select a foreground opacity value. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Foreground Color. 2 Press c/d to select "Option". 2 Press a/b to select "Foreground - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 77
Useful adjustment settings Background Opacity Select a background opacity value. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Option". 3 Press a/b to select "Caption Setup". 4 Press a/b to select "Background Opacity". ABC 123 Caption Size Font Style Foreground Color - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 78
2 Press c/d to select "Setup". 3 Press a/b to select "Parental CTRL", and then press ENTER. 4 Press a/b to select "Secret No.", and then press ENTER. TV MENU [Setup ... Parental CTRL] 4 Press c/d to select "On" or "Off", and then press ENTER. • Select "On" to enable and "Off" to disable - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 79
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 100.) • If the secret number is cleared the Status setting automatically - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 80
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 G PG PG-13 Age R NC-17 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 81
items. 3 Press c or RETURN to register after all individual content rating items are set. Example MPAA TV Guidelines Can. English Ratings Can. French Ratings TV-Y TV-Y7 D TV-G L TV-PG S TV-14 V TV-MA NONE • If Status is not set to "On" the configuration settings will not work. (See - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 82
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 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 83
any ratings below your selection. • If Status is not set to "On" the configuration settings will not work. (See page 77.) Example MPAA TV Guidelines Can. English Ratings Can. French Ratings E C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ NONE Canadian French ratings 1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Canadian English ratings - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 84
number with 0 - 9 and then press ENTER. At this time V-CHIP BLOCK temporarily releases. Reactivating the temporarily released V-CHIP BLOCK reactivate BLOCK. See page 77. Method 2: Select "V-Chip" setting ("MPAA", "TV Guidelines", "Can. English Ratings" or "Can. French Ratings") from the Parental - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 85
speaker when using 5.1ch surrounding sound system. Display speaker * Connect to external audio equipment which supports 5.1ch surround sound system. Refer to your external equipment operation manual for details. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Option", and then - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 86
Other viewing options Viewing a list of Digital broadcast channels You can view a list of all currently watchable digital broadcast channels. Viewing information of the program You can view information about a digital broadcast you are currently watching. 1 Push CH LIST while watching a digital - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 87
mode (TV image and video image) with TV selected will display the TV image of time you press ENTER, the image on the right screen updates. • If a PC card with enough capacity is inserted in the system, a message will appear on the screen asking you whether to save the image. Press REC on the remote - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 88
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. Presetting manufacturer codes 1 Press FUNCTION until the LED for your device lights up. 2 After the LED for your device lights up - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 89
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 REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER 25, 26, 37 15, 22, 30 32 04 34 10, 31 04 34 15, 22 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 90
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 items on the SAT GUIDE screen or SAT MENU screen. NOTE • CABLE and SAT cannot be selected at the same - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 91
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 a/b Press to select the channel of the TV tuner on the VCR. 2 SOURCE POWER - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 92
unit button will function as follows when the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is set to DVD. • When the input selector 1 to 10. 1U 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. 2T Pressing quickly once - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 93
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem • No power Possible Solution • Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 20.) If the indicator on the Display lights up red, press TV POWER on the remote control unit. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 10.) • Has the main power - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 94
Appendix PC compatibility chart PC/MAC PC MAC13" MAC16" MAC19" Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency VGA 640 x 400 720 x 400 640 x 480 WVGA 848 x 480 SVGA 800 x 600 XGA 1024 x 768 WXGA SXGA VGA SVGA XGA 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 1280 x 1024 640 x 480 832 x 624 1024 x 768 31.5 kHz - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 95
Appendix RS-232C port specifications PC Control of the System • When a program is 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 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 96
code format Normal response OK Return code (0DH) Problem response (communication error or incorrect Toggle) It input-switches by the toggle. (It is the same as an input change key) TV I TVD0 _ _ _ It input-switches to TV. (A channel remains as it is. (Last memory)) INPUT1-5 I A V D * _ - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 97
Specifications Item Model: LC-37GD4U Model: LC-32GD4U Model: LC-26GD4U LCD panel Number of dots TV Function TV-standard (CCIR) Receiving VHF/UHF Channel CATV 37o Advanced Super 32o Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD View & BLACK TFT LCD 3,147,264 dots (1366 m 768 m 3 dots) American TV - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 98
361 99 Dimensional drawings Display LC-37GD4U 671 1102 917 822.6 200 463.8 548 634 102 Unit: inch/(mm) 115 307 95.9 200 361 97 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 99
565 480 99 Dimensional drawings Display LC-32GD4U 671 980 795 700.4 200 395.1 327 102 Unit: inch/(mm) 115 307 61.5 200 327 98 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 100
493 407 206 201 95 Dimensional drawings Display LC-26GD4U 517 848 663 568 100 321 Unit: inch/(mm) 68 278 151 100 99 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 101
Press and hold down RESET and press POWER on the Display to turn on the TV. All setting items (except TV channel) return to the factory presetting. NOTE • Running the factory presetting operation note of your secret number above, scissor it from this manual, and keep it in a familiar place. 100 - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 102
of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the Specific Section Your Product Model Number & Description: LC-37GD4U • LC-32GD4U • LC-26GD4U LCD Color Television (Be sure to have this information available when you need service - Sharp LC-26GD4U | LC-26GD4U | LC-32GD4U | LC-37GD4U Operation Manual - Page 103
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
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