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- Page 1 LC - 37GB5U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LIQUIDO TELEVISOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO...
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Page 2: Important Information
LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION • 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. IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV’s model and serial numbers in the space provided. -
Page 3: Trademarks
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-37GB5U 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. -
Page 4: Dear Sharp Customer
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 Precautions 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. - Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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.
- Page 6 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 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.
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Page 7: Quick Reference
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. - Page 8 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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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Connecting a DVD player ………………… 30 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. -
Page 10: Supplied Accessories
• Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV. • AC cord enclosed in this product is for 110-125V. In using it on the 125-240V AC, please consult to the following. SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 6100 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 230, Miami, Florida 33126, U.S.A. -
Page 11: Part Names
Part names TV (Front) Volume buttons (VOLl/k ) NOTE ** See page 14 for TV status indicator. POWER (On/Off) Channel buttons button (CHs/r) INPUT button OPC sensor* Remote control sensor OPC indicator* POWER indicator** *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 24.) -
Page 12: Tv (Rear)
Part names TV (Rear) MONITOR INPUT 3 OUTPUT terminals terminals INPUT 2 INPUT 1 terminals terminals DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Antenna input terminal (ANALOG) Antenna input terminal (DIGITAL) SYSTEM RESET** RESET* * Press RESET if the TV cannot return to its original state after performing various operations. •... -
Page 13: Remote Control Unit
Part names Remote control unit NOTE • When using the remote control unit, point it at the TV. TV POWER: Switches the TV power on or enters standby mode. (See page 14.) DISPLAY: Displays the channel information. SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on and off. -
Page 14: Preparation
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 •... -
Page 15: Watching Tv
Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program POWER POWER indicator TV POWER (On/Standby) TV status indicator (POWER) Power off/standby Green The TV is on. Turning on the power Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control. •... -
Page 16: Initial Setup
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. -
Page 17: Simple Button Operations For Changing Channels
Watching TV Simple button operations for changing channels You can change channels in several ways. Method 1 Using CHr/s on the remote control unit or on the display. Method 2 1. Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned channel. 2. -
Page 18: Simple Button Operations For Changing Volume/Sound
Watching TV Simple button operations for changing volume/sound I Changing the volume You can change the volume on the TV or on the remote control unit. VOL l/k I Using VOL k k k k k /l l l l l •... -
Page 19: Setting Mts/Sap Stereo Mode
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). -
Page 20: Basic Adjustment Settings
Basic adjustment settings AV input mode menu items List of AV menu items to help you with operations Picture OPC ... Page 24 Backlight ... Page 23 Contrast ... Page 23 Brightness ... Page 23 Color ... Page 23 Tint ... Page 23 Sharpness ... -
Page 21: Ez Setup
Basic adjustment settings EZ Setup 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 and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “EZ Setup”, and then press ENTER. -
Page 22: Antenna Setup - Digital - Air
Basic adjustment settings Channel memory setting Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Antenna setting in Channel Setup. Press a/b to select “CH Memory”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select ANALOG and DIGITAL (Air), and then press ENTER. Perform the following steps after confirming the type of antenna connection made with your TV, and the channel type selected in Step 3. -
Page 23: Favorite Channel Setting
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. Select the channel you want to register as a favorite channel. -
Page 24: Picture Adjustments
Basic adjustment settings Picture adjustments Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Adjustments items for AV source MENU [ Picture ] Picture Audio On : Display Backlight [+8] –8 Contrast [+30] Brightness –30 Color –30 Tint –30 Sharpness –10... -
Page 25: Opc Setting
Basic adjustment settings OPC setting Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”. Press a/b to select “OPC”. Press c/d to select “On” or “On: Display”. Selected item Description No adjustment Automatically adjusts Displays the OPC effect on the screen while... -
Page 26: 3D-Y/C
Basic adjustment settings 3D-Y/C Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross color noise. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”. Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “3D-Y/C”, and then press ENTER. -
Page 27: Sound Adjustment
Basic adjustment settings Sound adjustment You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Audio”. MENU [ Audio ] Audio Treble –15 Bass –15 Balance Dolby Virtual Reset Press a/b to select a specific adjustment... -
Page 28: Power Control
Basic adjustment settings Power Control Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power control for AV source No signal off When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut down if no signal inputs for 15 minutes. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Power Control”. -
Page 29: Digital Setup
Basic adjustment settings Digital Setup This setting allows you to set the image of Digital broadcasting. Video Setup You can adjust the settings for Digital image. Screen Size Set the format of image of Digital broadcasting. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Digital Setup”. -
Page 30: Using External Equipment
Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV, like a DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, PC, 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. Displaying an external equipment image Explanation here is for the setting when connecting... -
Page 31: Connecting A Dvd Player
Using external equipment Connecting a DVD player You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 and INPUT 5 terminals when connecting to a DVD player and other audiovisual equipment. When using component cable. (INPUT 1 or 2) When using composite cable. (INPUT 1, 2 or 3) When using DVI cable. -
Page 32: Connecting A Vcr, Game Console Or Camcorder
Using external equipment 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) AV cable S-video cable (commercially available) -
Page 33: Connecting A Digital Tv Stb (Air Or Cable)
Using external equipment Connecting a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 or INPUT 5 terminals when connecting a Digital TV STB and other audiovisual equipment. When using component cable. (INPUT 1 or 2) When using composite cable. -
Page 34: Connecting Hdmi Equipment
Using external equipment Connecting HDMI equipment You can use the INPUT 4 terminal when connecting an HDMI equipment. Displaying an image from HDMI equipment To watch an HDMI equipment image, select “INPUT4” from “INPUT SOURCE” menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. -
Page 35: Connecting A Pc
Using external equipment Connecting a PC Use the INPUT 5 terminal to connect a PC. NOTE • Refer to page 58 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV. ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) PC with DVI terminal Using Digital Audio Output It is possible to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal. -
Page 36: Useful Adjustment Settings
Useful adjustment settings Image position (AV input mode only) For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical position. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Position”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “H-Pos.” or “V-Pos.”. H-Pos. -
Page 37: Auto Sync. Adjustment (Pc Input Mode Only)
Useful adjustment settings Auto Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) For automatically adjusting the PC image. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Auto Sync.”, and then press ENTER. Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER. -
Page 38: Input Select
Useful adjustment settings Input Select INPUT button Selecting input source Use this menu to select the input source. Press INPUT. • A list of selectable sources appears. Press INPUT again to select the input source. • An image from the selected source automatically displays. -
Page 39: Input Label
Useful adjustment settings Input Label Lets you set the input terminal displayed using the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. Press INPUT to select INPUT1. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Input Label”, and then press ENTER. -
Page 40: Av Mode
Useful adjustment settings AV MODE AV MODE gives you six viewing options to choose from the 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. -
Page 41: View Mode (For Pc Input Mode)
Useful adjustment settings Screen size images. Input signal View mode (for PC input mode) View Mode You can select the screen size. Normal NOTE Zoom • Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page 34.) Stretch • Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type. Dot by Dot Normal Zoom... -
Page 42: Input Signal (For Pc Input Mode)
Useful adjustment settings Input signal (for PC input mode) • Some input signals may have to be registered manually to display properly. • The pairs of input signals (resolutions) in the list below are not distinguishable when received. In such case, you have to set the correct signal manually. -
Page 43: Output Select
Useful adjustment settings Output Select Allows you to select what controls the audio output. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Output Select”, and then press ENTER. Press c/d to select “Fixed” or “Variable”, and then press ENTER. -
Page 44: Closed Captions And Digital Closed Captions
Useful adjustment settings 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. -
Page 45: Caption Size
Useful adjustment settings Caption Size Select a caption size. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “Caption Size”. Caption Size Font Style Foreground Color A B C Foreground Opacity... -
Page 46: Foreground Opacity
Useful adjustment settings Foreground Opacity Select a foreground opacity value. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “Foreground Opacity”. Press c/d to select the desired value. NOTE •... -
Page 47: Secret Number Setting For Parental Control (Av Input Mode Only)
Useful adjustment settings Secret number setting for parental control (AV input mode only) 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 46 to 51): 1 Secret No. - Page 48 Useful adjustment settings Changing the secret number Allows you to change your current secret number. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a secret number. • Secret number setting menu displays. Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0 – Press a/b to select “Secret No.”, and then press ENTER.
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Page 49: Parental Control (Setting V-Chip Level)
Useful adjustment settings 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. - Page 50 Useful adjustment settings Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Parental CTRL”, and then press ENTER. • Secret number setting menu displays only when “Secret No.” is set. (See page 46.) •...
- Page 51 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 content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes.
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Page 52: How To Temporarily Release The V-Chip Block
Useful adjustment settings Canadian English ratings Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Parental CTRL”, and then press ENTER. • Secret number setting menu displays only when “Secret No.” is set. (See page 46.) •... -
Page 53: Other Viewing Options
Other viewing options Picture and still image You can display two same-sized pictures – one moving and one still. Press FREEZE. • A moving image displays on the left screen and a still image displays on the right screen. The still image is one frame captured from a moving image at the moment you press FREEZE. - Page 54 05, 08 06, 07, 33, 51 01, 02, 10, 24 Realistic Samsung 23, 31 Sanyo 10, 14, 52 Scott Sears 06, 11, 24 Sharp 01, 02, 03 Shintom 12, 13, 38 Sony Sound Design Sylvania 05, 08 Symphonic Tatung Teac...
- Page 55 Other viewing options Cable control buttons When the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SAT the cable converter connected to the TV can operate using 1 to SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off. 0 – 9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch.
- Page 56 Other viewing options 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.
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Page 57: Appendix
• Installing the TV 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. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem • No power • Unit cannot be operated. • Remote control unit does not operate. • Picture is cut off/with sidebar screen. • Strange color, light color, or color misalignment • Power is suddenly turned off. • No picture •... -
Page 59: Pc Compatibility Chart
Appendix PC compatibility chart PC/MAC Resolution 640 x 400 720 x 400 640 x 480 WVGA 848 x 480 SVGA 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 WXGA 1280 x 768 SXGA 1280 x 1024 MAC13" 640 x 480 MAC16"... -
Page 60: Rs-232C Port Specifications
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. -
Page 61: Command Table
Appendix Response code format Normal response Return code (0DH) Problem response (communication error or incorrect command) Return code (0DH) Command table • About the command except being indicated here, it is outside the guarantee range of operation. CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER P O W R POWER SETTING INPUT SELECTION A... -
Page 62: Specifications
Accessories • 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. -
Page 63: Dimensional Drawings
Dimensional drawings (677) (1102) (822.6) 200) Unit: inch/(mm) (109) (108) (307) -
Page 64: How To Set The Factory Presets
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. -
Page 65: Calling For Service
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. - Page 66 (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.
- Page 67 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORATION Printed in Mexico Imprimé au Mexique Impreso en México Impresso no México TINS-B628WJZZ 05P03-MX-NG...