Sharp Aquos LC 32G4U- Manuals

6 Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION …………………… XXTrademarks ………………………………………… XXDEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ……………………… XXIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ………… XXContents …………………………………………… XXSupplied accessories …………………………… XXPreparation ………………………………………… XX Attaching speakers …………………………… XXWhere to place the System ……...

7 Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. AVC System: TU-GA1U-S LC-37G4ULC-32G4UTU-GA1U-S Stand unit (for AVC System) ( g 1) QACCDA019WJPZ Page XX Operation manual ( g 1) AC cord ( g 1) Stand ( g 1) Stand spacer ( g 4) Stand cushion ( g 4) Stand screw ...

9 Attaching speakers Preparation 1 2 3 6 5 4 7 8 Peel off the tape holding the ends of the cables,and move cables towards behind the display. Turn the speaker to the front of the Display(direction of the arrow) and fit it to the screw hole. Fasten the screws. Hook the W hole of the speaker to the sc...

10 Setting the System in place Handling the Display CAUTION • Do not remove the stand and speaker from the Display unless using an optional bracket to mount it. • Keep enough space above and behind the Display. • The Display weighs about XX kg (LC-37G4U) and XX kg (LC- 32G4U). Move it with two or mo...

11 System cable AVC System (rear view) AC cord Display (rear view) Setting the System After putting the Display and the AVC System in place, connect the system cables and AC cords. Use the cable clamps for bundling the cables. Preparation Connecting the system cable and the AC cord to the Display 1 ...

12 Preparation 4 5 Attaching the clamp and bundling the cables with the clamp Closing the terminal cover Cable clamp Insert the cableclamp in the holeon the Display asshown. Display (rear view) Cables comeout from thesmall opening.

13 Preparation Setting the AVC System with the stand 1 How to install the AVC System vertically using the stand unit. • Use the supplied stand unit for installing the AVC System vertically in an upright position. Stick each spacer to thestand as shown. Peel each spacer away from the paperand attach ...

14 Removing speakers Preparation 1 2 3 5 4 LC-32G4U NOTE • Perform the same steps for right speaker.• To attach the speakers, perform the steps in reverse order. Unfasten the screw used to secure the speakerbracket. Take off the speaker cable cover. Take off the speaker terminal cover. Unfasten the ...

15 Preparation Removing the stand Before detaching (or attaching) stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC input and the system cable from theDisplay. CAUTION • Do not remove the stand from the Display unless using an optional wall mount bracket to mount it. Before attaching/detaching stand • Before pe...

16 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two “AAA” size batteries(supplied with the product). • Place the batteries with their terminals c o r re s p o n d i n g t o t h e ( e ) a n d ( f ) indications in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery cover. CAUTION Improper use of batteries can result i...

17 Part names POWER indicator MAIN POWERbutton OPC sensor Display POWER button INPUT button VOLUME buttons (VOL l / k ) CHANNEL buttons (CH s / r ) Remote control sensor *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page XX.)

18 Part names Front view RESET* POWER button INPUT 3 terminal (S-VIDEO) INPUT 3 terminal (VIDEO) SYSTEM RESET** INPUT 3 terminals (AUDIO L/R) AVC System Rear view Antenna (A)input terminal Antenna (B)input terminal Antenna (A)output terminal How to open the door. STANDBY/ON indicator * If the AVC Sy...

19 Part names Remote control unit NOTE • When using the remote control unit, point it at the Liquid Crystal Television. 3 2 1 15 5 6 4 7 18 16 17 19 20 8 21 9 22 10 242526 12 11 27 13 14 29 23 28 1 TV POWER: Switch the Liquid Crystal Television power on or off. (See page XX.) 2 DISPLAY: Display the ...

20 Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program Antennas To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connectionsthat are used for a coaxial cable. If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector,plug...

21 Watching TV A-2. Connecting with cable converter using AUX terminals for audio and video output. (If your cable TV converter has both RF OUTPUT and AUX terminals, it is recommended to connect it asshown in example A-1.) Rear Terminals Coaxial Antenna Cable (commercially available) VCR Cable lead-...

22 Watching TV C. Connecting Antenna Cable with VCR NOTE • Be sure to remember what kind of connection is made with your System.• Shown here is the preferred method of connecting a VCR to your TV if you are in an area with good signal reception. This way you can view either TV programs or VCR tapes ...

23 Watching TV Connecting the AC cord Connect the AC cords after all component connections have been completed. Display (rear view) AC cord AC cord AVC System (rear view) NOTE • Always turn off the main power of the Display when connecting the AC cords.• Disconnect the AC cords from the AC outlet, D...

24 Display AVC System POWER button Turning on the power Make sure that the system cable is connected beforeturning on the power. STANDBY/ON indicator POWER MAIN POWER Off Red Green Display status indicator Power off The System is in standby mode. The System is on. AVC System status indicator Power o...

25 Watching TV Press a / b to select the desired language listed on the screen, and then press ENTER . Press c / d to select “Air” or “Cable” for ANT- A, then press a / b to move down. Press c / d to select “Air” or “Cable” for ANT- B.Press ENTER to enter the setting. • This operation makes the Syst...

26 Watching TV Simple button operations forchanging channels You can change channels in several ways. NOTE • While watching a broadcast, press ANT-A/B to view the image received from the other tuner. ■ Using CH r / s on the remote control unit • Press CH r r r r r to increase the channel number. • P...

28 Watching TV NOTE • Once “MONO” mode is selected, the sound remains mono even if the System receives a stereo broadcast. You mustswitch the mode back to “STEREO” if you want to hearstereo sound again. • Selecting MTS while in the input mode does not change the type of sound. In this case, sound is...

29 Basic adjustment settings AV input mode menu items List of AV menu items to help you withoperations OPC ............................................... Page XXBacklight ....................................... Page XXContrast ........................................ Page XXBrightness ................

30 Basic adjustment settings EZ setup You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up thepreset channels. Language setting Select from among 3 languages: English, French andSpanish. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. 1 2 Press a / b to select “EZ Setup”, and th...

31 Basic adjustment settings Channel setup If initial setup does not memorize all the channels inyour region, follow the instructions below to manuallymemorize the channels. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. 1 2 3 NOTE • Make sure what kind of connection is made...

33 Basic adjustment settings Favorite channel setting This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels,in 4 different categories. By setting the favoritechannels in advance, you can select your favoritechannels easily. Press EDIT . Press a / b to select “Register”, and then press ENTER . 2 3 ...

35 OPC setting Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. Press c / d to select “Picture”. 2 AV input mode Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 Press a / b to select “OPC”. Press c / d to select “On”. 3 4 Basic adjustment settings PC input mode Press a / b to select “OPC”. Press c / d...

36 Adjustments items for PC source Basic adjustment settings c button The screen dims For less contrast For less brightness For less colorintensity Skin tones becomepurplish For less sharpness Selected item Backlight Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Adjustments items for AV source MENU [Pict...

38 Basic adjustment settings Color temperature Adjusts the color temperature to give a better whitebalance. 4 5 Press a / b to select “Color Temp.”, and then press ENTER . Description White with Bluish tone White with Reddish tone Selected item High Mid-High Middle Mid-Low Low Press MENU and the MEN...

39 Basic adjustment settings 3D-Y/C Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawland cross color noise. Description Normal adjustment For movie image For still image Selected item Standard Fast Slow 4 Press a / b to select “3D-Y/C”, and then press ENTER . Press MENU and the MENU screen display...

41 Basic adjustment settings Sound adjustment You can adjust the sound quality to your preferencewith the following settings. Press c / d to select “Audio”. Press a / b to select a specific adjustment item. Press c / d to adjust the item to your desired position. 2 3 4 c button For weaker treble For...

42 Basic adjustment settings No signal off When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shutdown if no signal inputs for 15 minutes. Press a / b to select “No Signal Off”, and then press ENTER . Press c / d to select “Enable”, and then press ENTER . 3 4 • Five minutes before the power shuts do...

43 Power control for PC source Power control setting allows you to save energy. Basic adjustment settings Power management When set, the power will automatically shut down. Press a / b to select “Power Management”, and then press ENTER . Press a / b to select “Mode1” or “Mode2”, and then press ENTER...

44 Important notes on using memory cards • We will not be liable for misuse of the LCD TV set, any troubles during use, or other problems, or any damages arising out of the use of the LCD TV set, except for the cases for which we are liable by statute. • If you or other people misuse the LCD TV set,...

45 Using memory card You can use memory cards (commercially available)for recording and playing back pictures.• P l e a s e u s e a n a p p r o p r i a t e P C c a r d a d a p t e r (commercially available) for each memory card. • Following memory cards are available. (Note that n a m e s f o r m e ...

46 Using memory card Card Setup mode menu items CardSetup Still Setup Slide Show File Operation Video Setup Format Audio Select My Program Rec. Mode Repeat Play Pre Record Yes/No File Operation Interval Repeat Order Setup/Delete All Off/TV/Input1-Input5 Protect/Delete File/ Delete All SP/LP/EP On/Of...

47 Using memory card Inserting a PC card adapter • I n s e r t a m e m o r y c a rd t o a P C c a rd a d a p t e r beforehand. (See page XX.) • Insert the PC adapter card slowly. Ejecting the card • Make sure the card indicator lights up green. • CARD indicator lights up green when the card is inser...

48 Using memory card Recording a still image You can record a still image on the card. Press REC . 1 2 Press FREEZE . 3 Press ENTER to update the still image. Onion Tomato Potato x 1 x 1 x 1 Still Cooking Time Onion Tomato Potato x 1 x 1 x 1 Cooking Time Still Still image was captured on a card. Dis...

49 Using memory card Setting Slide Show You can adjust the interval, order and repeat settings. 4 5 Press a / b to select “Slide Show” and then press ENTER . Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c / d to select “Card Setup”. 3 Press a / b to select “Still Setup”, and then press ENTER . M...

50 Using memory card Audio Select You can enjoy the audio from TV or other externalequipment during the still image playback. 4 5 Press a / b to select “Audio Select”, and then press ENTER . Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c / d to select “Card Setup”. 3 Press a / b to select “Still...

51 Using memory card Deleting all still image files 5 6 Press a / b to select “File Operation”, and then press ENTER . Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 3 Press c / d to select “Card Setup”. 4 Press a / b to select “Still Setup”, and then press ENTER . MENU [Card Setup ... Still Setup] Card...

52 Using memory card Rec. Mode Use this setting for recording images you are currentlywatching. You can select the recording mode (picturequality) for a motion picture. 5 6 Press a / b to select “Rec. Mode”, and then press ENTER . Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 3 Press c / d to select “C...

53 Using memory card Repeat Play You can specify one file or all files to replay repeatedly. 5 6 Press a / b to select “Repeat Play”, and then press ENTER . Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 3 Press c / d to select “Card Setup”. 4 Press a / b to select “Video Setup” and then press ENTER . M...

55 Using memory card Recording a motion picture Record with the settings made in “Rec. Mode” and“Pre Record”. Format 4 Press c / d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER . Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 2 Press c / d to select “Card Setup”. 3 Press a / b to select “Format” and then press ...

56 Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your System, 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 Display. CAUTI...

57 Using external equipment AVC System(rear view) DVD player Connecting a DVD player You can use the INPUT 1 terminal when connecting to a DVD player and other audiovisual equipment. Audio cable (commercially available) Component video cable(commercially available) When using component cable. When u...

58 Using external equipment AVC System (rear view) VCR AV cable(commercially available) Connecting a VCR You can use the INPUT 2 terminal when connecting a VCR and other audiovisual equipment. AVC System (front view) Game console/Camcorder AV cable (commercially available) S-video cable(commercially...

61 Using external equipment AVC System (rear view) ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable(commercially available) PC Connecting a PC Use the INPUT 5 terminal to connect a PC. NOTE • Refer to page XX for a list of PC signals compatible with the System. ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable(commercially available) D...

62 Useful adjustment settings Image position (AV input modeonly) For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and ver ticalposition. 1 2 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. 4 5 3 Press a / b to select “Position”, and then press ENTER . Press a / b to select “H-Pos.” or “V...

63 Useful adjustment settings Moving the picture on the screen You can move the picture around on the screen. Press a / b / c / d to move an image on the screen to the desired position. Press ENTER to return to the initial image position. NOTE • W h i l e p r e s s i n g a / b / c / d , a n o n - s ...

64 Rear view Useful adjustment settings Connecting external speakers When using external speakers • Change the speaker setting to external speakers. (See page XX.) Make sure to connect the speaker terminal andcable polarity ( L , + ) properly • The speaker ter minals have plus ( L ) and minus ( + ) ...

65 Selecting speakers You can output audio using the supplied speakers orother external speakers. P r e s s c / d t o s e l e c t “ S P E A K E R - A ” o r “SPEAKER-B”, and then press ENTER . 5 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Speaker”, a...

67 Useful adjustment settings Input Select Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 2 3 Press c / d to select “Option”. Press a / b to select “Input Select”, and then press ENTER . Press INPUT on the remote control unit or on the Display. Press INPUT on the remote control unit or on the Display to...

68 Useful adjustment settings Input Label Lets you set the input terminal displayed using theINPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 3 4 Press c / d to select “Setup”. • Option menu displays. Press a / b to select “Input Label”, and then press ENTER . MENU [Set...

69 Useful adjustment settings Picture flip You can set the orientation of the picture. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 2 4 Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select the desired mode, and then press ENTER . Press a / b to select “Picture Flip”, and then press ENTER . MENU [Setup...

70 Useful adjustment settings AV MODE AV MODE gives you six viewing options to choosefrom to best match environment of the System, whichcan vary due to factors like room brightness, type ofprogram watched or the type of image input fromexternal equipment. Description For a highly defined image in a ...

71 Useful adjustment settings Input signal (1024 m 768) Input signal (640 m 480) View mode (for PC input mode) You can select the screen size. a View Mode Normal Stretch Dot by Dot Zoom View Mode Stretch Dot by Dot Zoom Input signal Normal Zoom Stretch Dot by Dot Input signal Normal Zoom Stretch Dot...

72 Useful adjustment settings Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 2 Press a / b to select “Input Signal” and then press ENTER . 3 Press c / d to select “Setup”. MENU [Setup ... Input Signal] Setup Option Fine Sync. Speaker Auto Sync. Input Label [English] [Standard] Input Signal Language Pict...

73 Useful adjustment settings Description • Sound via speaker is adjusted with VOL k / l on the remote control unit or VOL l / k on the Display. • Sound via the MONITOR OUTPUT terminal is not adjustable and constantly outputs. • Sound via the MONITOR OUTPUT terminal is adjusted with VOL k / l on the...

74 Useful adjustment settings Quick shoot Improves the response of Liquid Crystal Panel whenviewing fast-moving images. The effect is greater atlow room temperatures (at or below 59˚F/15˚C). 1 2 3 4 MENU [Option ... Quick Shoot] Option Input Select Digital Noise Reduction Output Select Audio Only Qu...

75 Useful adjustment settings Closed caption • Your System is equipped with an internal closed caption decoder. Closed caption is the system which allows you to view conversations, narration, and sound effects in TV programs and home videos as subtitles on yourDisplay. • Not all programs and videos ...

76 Useful adjustment settings Caption Size Select a caption size. 4 Press a / b to select “Caption Size”, and then press ENTER . Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 2 Press c / d to select “Option”. 3 Press a / b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER . MENU [Option ... Caption Setup...

77 Useful adjustment settings Foreground Color Select a character foreground color. 4 Press a / b to select “Foreground Color”, and then press ENTER . Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 2 Press c / d to select “Option”. 3 Press a / b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER . MENU [Op...

78 Useful adjustment settings Background Color Select a character background color. 4 Press a / b to select “Background Color”, and then press ENTER . Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 2 Press c / d to select “Option”. 3 Press a / b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER . MENU [Op...

80 Useful adjustment settings Secret number setting for parentalcontrol (AV input mode only) Allows you to use a secret number to protect certainsettings from being accidentally changed. IMPORTANT: Three conditions must be met to enable V-Chip (seepages XX to XX): 1 Secret No. is registered. 2 V-Chi...

81 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. 1 3 Press a / b to select “New Secret No.”, and then press ENTER . Input the old 4-digit number you have s...

82 Useful adjustment settings Parental control (setting V-CHIP level) V-CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your System. This tool gives parents a great degree of controlover broadcasts accessed by their children. It allows parents to select programs judged suitable for childviewing wh...

83 Useful adjustment settings Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 2 Press c / d to select “Setup”. Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0 – 9 . 3 Press a / b to select “Parental CTRL”, and then press SET/ENTER . • Secret number setting menu displays on...

84 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 ...

88 Other viewing options Twin picture functions Allows you to display two pictures on the screen atone time. Twin picture in all cases You can display two same-sized pictures except wheninputting from INPUT 5 terminal and card. Press TWIN PICTURE . • Twin picture displays and a selected input source...

89 Other viewing options Presetting remote control function You can operate the connected AV products (AVReceiver, Cable Box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, LD)using the presetting manufacturer function for yourremote control unit. Presetting manufacturer codes Press FUNCTION to match the device to which...

90 Other viewing options Manufacturer codes AkaiAudioBroksonicCanonCapehartCraigCurtis MathisDaewooDBXDynatechEmersonFisherFunaiG.E.GoldstarHitachiInstant ReplayJC PenneyJVCKenwoodLloydsMagnavoxMagninMarantzMemorexMinoltaMitsubishiMontgomery WardMultitechNECPanasonicPentaxPhilcoPhilipsRCARealisticSa...

91 Other viewing options Cable control buttons When the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SAT the cable converter connected to the Display can operate using 1 to 4 . 1 SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off. 2 0 – 9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to thechannel that you wish to wa...

92 Other viewing options VCR control buttons The remote control unit button will function as followswhen 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 ispressed, the VCR can operate using 1 to 8 ...

93 Other viewing options DVD control buttons The remote control unit button will function as followswhen the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is set to DVD.• When the input selector button having the same number as the input terminal connecting a DVDplayer is pressed, these players can operate us...

94 Appendix • No power • Unit cannot be operated. • R e m o t e c o n t ro l u n i t d o e s n o t operate. • P i c t u re i s c u t o ff / w i t h s i d e b a r screen. • Strange color, light color, or color misalignment • Power is suddenly turned off. • No picture • No sound Problem Possible Solut...

95 Appendix PC compatibility chart Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarksof Apple Computer, Inc.DDC is a registered trademark of Video ElectronicsStandards Association.Power Management is a registered trademark ofSun Microsystems, Inc.V G A a n d X G A a re re g i s t e re d t r a d e m a r k...

96 RS-232C port specifications Return code Command 4-digits Parameter 4-digits PC Control of the System • When a program is set, the Display 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 an...

97 Command table • About the command except being indicated here, it is outside the guarantee range of operation. CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS POWER SETTING It shifts to standby. It input-switches by the toggle. (It is the same as an input change key) It input-switches to TV. (A c...

99 Appendix Item 32 o LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, Model: LC-32G4U (Display)TU-GA1U-S (AVC System) TVFunction American TV Standard NTSC System VHF/UHF VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69ch CATV 1-125ch Audio multiplex BTSC System Terminals AV in, COMPONENT in INPUT 2 AV in, COMPONENT in INPUT 4 HDMI in ANTENNA 75 q...

99 Dimensional drawings Unit: inch/(mm) Display 3 33 / 64 (89.4) 36 7 / 64 (917) 26 13 / 32 (671) 43 3 / 8 (1102) 7 7 / 8 (200) 7 9 / 32 (185) 21 37 / 64 (548) 25(635) 7 7 / 8 (200) 12 5 / 64 (307) 2 49 / 64 (70.5) LC-37G4U

102 HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS Press and hold down RESET on the AVC System while it is in standby mode. Then press POWER button on the Display or TV POWER on the remote control unit to turn the System on. All setting items (except TV channel) return to the factory presetting. NOTE • Running the ...

103 CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the“Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that itwill, at its option, either repair the d...

104 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 thisSharp brand product, when shipped in its original container and sold or dist...