Sharp LC-37D7U - Manuals

6 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. 2. Remove the cardboard; however, keep the wrapping on the...

7 QUICK REFERENCE IMPORTANT: The POWER indicator on the AQUOS television should light blue indicating you have power to the AQUOStelevision. If the POWER indicator on the AQUOS television still does not light up, press TV POWER on the remote control to turn the power on. IMPORTANT: IF THE UNIT DOES ...

8 QUICK REFERENCE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN™ QUICK SETUP SHEET Once you set up the TV according to this operation manual, you are ready to set up TV Guide On Screen! Note: TV Guide On Screen™ interactive program guide supports cable-ready, cable box and digital cableservices as well as over-the-air broadca...

9 If the answer is “YES”, younext see the screen in step11. If the answer is “NO”, youare returned to step 5 fromwhere you can change anyincorrect information byrepeating the Setup process. On-Screen Setup • TV Guide uses setup information to provide TV listings and lineups. QUICK REFERENCE 5 The fi...

10 Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION ……………………… 1DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ………………………… 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS …………… 3QUICK REFERENCE ………………………………… 6Contents …………………………………………… 10Trademarks ………………………………………… 11COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NOTICE ………… 11 PATENT NOTICE …………………………………… 11Supplied accessories …………………...

11 Contents 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. • This product incorporates copyright protection technology t...

12 Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. NOTE • Always use the AC cord supplied with the LCD-TV. Remote control unit ( g 1) Page 7 “AAA” size battery ( g 2) Page 7 Page 6 AC cord ( g 1) Operation manual ( g 1) Cable clamp ( g 1) Page 6 Cable tie ( g ...

13 Part names POWER indicator OPC sensor TV (Front) POWER button INPUT button* Volume buttons (VOL l / k ) Channel buttons**(CH s / r ) Remote control sensor *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 45.)*DL: DownLoad OPC/DL indicator * INPUT button works as ENTER in TV Guide On Screen ** Channel butt...

14 Part names TV (Rear) * Press RESET if the TV cannot return to its original state after performing various operations. • AV MODE resets to DYNAMIC (Fixed)• TV channel returns to initial channel (Air:2ch, Cable:1 or 2ch)• Audio setting initializes• Dolby Virtual resets to off• Image position initia...

15 Part names Remote control unit 23 18 19 20 212223 2425 26 27 28 29 303132 1 17 4 5 678 9 11 12 13 141516 10 6 AIR: Receives air signal. 7 CABLE: Receives cable signal. 8 VOL k k k k k / l l l l l : Sets the volume. (See page 35.) 9 Virtual: Selects Virtual Dolby Surround settings. (See page 35.) ...

16 Preparation Using the remote control unit Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor onthe TV. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensormay prevent proper operation. Cautions regarding remote control unit • Do not expose the remote con...

17 “Off” is selected in OPC setting “On” or “On:Display” is selected in OPC setting CableCARD is downloading data TV Guide On Screen system is downloading data Timer recording (in TV Guide On Screen system) is inprogress TV Guide On Screen system is preparing to start timerrecording or display remin...

18 Watching TV Initial setup When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where youlive. 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. Co...

19 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Using the TV Guide On Screen™ (Interactive Program Guide) NOTE • Over-the-air or cable access to stations carrying TV Guide On Screen data is required for the TV Guide On Screensystem to operate. The data provider may elect todiscontinue the service or it may ceas...

20 Press ENTER . Basic initial setup will start. 2 Press TV GUIDE to start setup. 1 Press a / b to select an option. • “Set up TV Guide On Screen now”: Basic initial setup will start. • “Remind me to set it up later”: Retur ns to watching TV. • “Don’t remind me again”: Returns to watching T V a n d ...

21 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Do you have cable service connected tothis TV? Press a / b to select “Yes” or “No”, and then press ENTER . Is a cable box connected to this TV? Press a / b to select “Yes” or “No”, and then press ENTER . • If your answer is “No”, skip to step 11 on page 22. • If y...

23 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) The TV Guide On Screen system will conducta series of tests and when the testing iscompleted the next screen will be displayedautomatically.Do not press any buttons while testing is inprogress. Did your VCR stop playing? Press a / b to select “Yes”, “No” or “Test ...

24 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Using TV Guide On Screen Choosing a program to watch - Using the LISTINGS Press TV GUIDE . 1 NOTE • The current position of the cursor is highlighted in yellow.• To cancel the Guide screen, press TV GUIDE . 2 Press a / b / c / d to select the program to watch, and...

25 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Searching programs You can search for programs alphabetically, bycategor y - HDTV, MOVIES, SPORTS, CHILDREN,EDUCATIONAL, NEWS, VARIETY, SERIES - or bykeyword, and the result is displayed in a list. When the LISTINGS screen is displayed,press MENU . Press a / b to ...

26 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Press c / d to select “KEYWORD”. • The keyword list is displayed. 3 Press MENU to display the “Search Options” menu. Edit keyword This Guide stores all the keywords you created. 6 Press b to select “edit search”, and press ENTER . Delete keyword Keywords may be de...

27 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Press a / b / c / d to select the program you want to record in the LISTINGS. 1 Press MENU to display “Episode Options”. Press a / b to select “set recording”, and t h e n p re s s E N T E R t o d i s p l a y “ R e c o rd Options”. 2 Program recording using LISTIN...

28 Press MENU to display “Episode Options”. Press a / b to select “go to Service Bar”, and then press ENTER . 1 Press c / d to select “SCHEDULE”. 2 Using SCHEDULE function The SCHEDULE is a list of programs created whenever you set a recording, or a reminder to watch a program.You can use this list ...

29 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Press a / b to select the program for which you want to set the reminder. Press MENU to display “Schedule Options”. Repeat steps 1 to 2 in Using SCHEDULE function . 1 2 3 Edit reminder Press a / b to select “edit reminder”, and t h e n p re s s E N T E R t o d i s...

30 Press MENU to display “Remind Options”. Press a / b to select “new manual reminder” and then press ENTER . New manual reminder Instead of setting a reminder from the programLISTINGS, you can set a reminder manually for aprogram that you want to watch or a recording youhave set. P r e s s E N T E ...

31 Press TV GUIDE and then press MENU . 1 Press a / b to select “go to Service Bar” in “Episode Options”, and then press ENTER . 2 Changing system settings After you initially complete Guide Setup, you can makechanges to System settings in the “SETUP” screen. 3 Press c / d to select “SETUP” . 4 Pres...

32 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Press b to select “General default options”, and press ENTER . 4 5 Press MENU to display “General Defaults”. 6 Press a / b / c / d to set the following items. 7 When you have finished, press a / b to select “done”, and then press ENTER again to exit. Record defaul...

33 Watching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Remind Default Options Press b to select “Remind defaults”, and then press ENTER . Press ENTER to display “Remind Defaults” screen. Press a / b / c / d to set the following items. When you have finished, press a / b to select “done”, and then press ENTER again to ...

34 Watching TV Changing channels-Air/Cable You can change channels in several ways by pressing AIR or CABLE to select the antenna and then following one of the methods below . Method 1 Using CH r / s on the remote control unit or on the TV. Method 2 1. Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tun...

35 Watching TV Volume adjustment Mute ■ Using VOL k k k k k / l l l l l • To increase the volume, press VOL k k k k k . • To decrease the volume, press VOL l l l l l . Output device Variable sound Output Select Variable Fixed Variable sound Constant as specified Mute NOTE • VOL l / k on the TV opera...

36 Watching TV NOTE • MTS only operates while in TV mode. You can change MTS asshown below to matchthe television broadcastsignal. STEREO k SAP mode MONO mode Examples: when receiving MTS and SAP STEREO mode MAIN k SAP mode Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of so...

37 Connecting Digital Cable Module Digital Cable Module is called CableCARD™. By attaching the CableCARD, you can receive various digitalservices provided by your Cable Company. To obtain and use a CableCARD you need to first submit anapplication.Please contact your cable company to discuss receivin...

38 Basic adjustment settings AV input mode menu items List of AV menu items to help you with operations OPC ................................................ Page 45Backlight ........................................ Page 44Contrast ......................................... Page 44Brightness ............

39 Basic adjustment settings Power Management ...................... Page 49 Input Signal ................................... Page 70Auto Sync. ..................................... Page 65Input Label ..................................... Page 67Fine Sync. ...................................... Page...

40 Basic adjustment settings Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection is made with yourTV when selecting “Air” or “Cable” for ANALOG andDIGITAL (Cable). 6 7 Searching TV channels Press c / d to select “Air”, “Cable”, for ANALOG, then press b to move down. Press c / d to select “Standard”, “...

41 Basic adjustment settings Channel search Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channelsviewable in the set area. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. 1 2 3 Press a / b to select “CH Search”, and then press ENTER . Air/Cable CH Search ANALOG Yes DIGITAL (...

42 Basic adjustment settings Antenna Setup – DIGITAL – Air In order to receive digital air broadcasts, you need adigital broadcast antenna. You can confirm the antennaconfiguration through the “Antenna Setup - DIGITAL”screen. If necessary, adjust the direction of the antenna toobtain the maximum sig...

43 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 ...

44 Adjustments 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 for AV source MENU [Picture] Picture...

45 OPC setting Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. Press c / d to select “Picture”. 2 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 Press a / b to select “OPC”. Press c / d to select “On” or “On: Display”. 3 4 Basic adjustment settings Description The brightness is fixed at the value se...

46 Basic adjustment settings Color temperature For a better white balance, use color temperaturecorrection. 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...

48 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...

49 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...

50 Basic adjustment settings (DIGITAL) Digital Setup This setting allows you to set the image of Digitalbroadcasting. Video Setup You can adjust the settings for Digital image. 1 2 3 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Digital Setup”. Screen Size Set the format of image o...

51 Basic adjustment settings (DIGITAL) Audio Setup You can output digital audio to an AV amplifier or similardevice whose DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT ter minal isconnected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminalon the TV. Please select an audio output formatcompatible with the audio format of the program youar...

52 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. CAUTION • To p...

53 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 otheraudiovisual equipment. NOTE • See page 56 for connecting a DVD player with HDMI terminal. DVD player Componentvideo cable (commercially availabl...

54 Using external equipment VCR AV cable(commerciallyavailable) Connecting a VCR You can use the INPUT 3 terminal when connecting a VCR and other audiovisual equipment. Game console/Camcorder S-video cable (commercially available) Connecting a game console or camcorder A game console, camcorder and ...

55 Using external equipment Connecting a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminals when connecting a Digital TV STB (Air orCable) and other audiovisual equipment. Digital TV STB Component video cable (commercially available) Audio cable(commercially...

56 Using external equipment Connecting HDMI equipment Please use the INPUT 4 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. HDMI equipment HDMI cable(Commercially available) Displaying an image from HDMI equipment To watch an HDMI equipment image, select“INPUT4” from “INPUT SOURCE” menuusing INPUT on the ...

57 Using external equipment Connecting a PC Use the INPUT 5 terminal to connect a PC. NOTE • Refer to page 93 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV. PC with DVI terminal ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) DVI cable (Commercially available) ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cabl...

58 Connecting D-VHS decks/AV-HDDrecorder/Blu-ray Disc recorder (i.LINKconnection) Using external equipment About i.LINK i.LINK is an interface connection using a serialtransfer system and is able to transfer multimediadata, such as digital images and digital sound,between devices that have i.LINK te...

64 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...

66 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 . • A list of selectable sources appears. Press INPUT again to select the input source. • A n i m a g e f...

67 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”. Press a / b to select “Input Label”, and then press ENTER . 1 2 INPUT SOURCE TV CableBox [TV]...

68 Useful adjustment settings AV MODE AV MODE gives you six viewing options to choosefrom to best match environment of the TV, which canvary 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 norm...

70 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”. Press a / b to select the desired input signal on the display. 4 640 x 480 848 x 480 Example Input signal (for PC input mode) • Some...

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

72 Program Title Display Select the CH display when changing channels fordigital broadcasting. 1 2 4 3 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Option”. Press a / b to select “Program Title Display”, and then press ENTER . Press c / d to select “Yes” or “No”, and then press EN...

73 Useful adjustment settings Closed Captions and Digital ClosedCaptions • Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption d e c o d e r. I t a l l o w s y o u t o v i e w c o n v e r s a t i o n s ,narration and sound effects as subtitles on your TV.Closed Captions are available on some TV prog...

74 Useful adjustment settings Caption Size Select a caption size. 4 Press a / b to select “Caption Size”. 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 . Caption Size Default Font Style Default Foreground Co...

75 Useful adjustment settings Foreground Color Select a character foreground color. 4 Press a / b to select “Foreground Color”. 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 . Caption Size Default Font Style...

76 Useful adjustment settings Background Opacity Select a background opacity value. Press a / b to select “Background Opacity”. 4 Press c / d to select the desired value. 5 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 ...

77 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 77 to 83): 1 Secret No. is registered. 2 V-Chi...

78 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...

79 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 overbroadcasts accessed by their children. It allows parents to select programs judged suitable for child viewingwhile ...

80 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 ENTER . • Secret number setting menu displays only w...

81 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 ...

84 Other viewing options NOTE • Sometimes the name of the program is not broadcast. In that case, the program name will not be displayed. Viewing information of the program You can view information about a program you arecurrently watching. Press INFO while watching a broadcast. • Infor mation of th...

85 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 until the LED for your devic...

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

87 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 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 watch. ...

88 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 ...

89 Other viewing options Notice ■ When you change your address • If you change your address, please retur n the CableCARD to your Cable Provider Company. • You will need to request a new CableCARD from the cable provider at your new location. ■ About EAS (Emergency Alert System) • In the case of a n...

90 Appendix Removing the stand Before detaching (or attaching) stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC input terminal. CAUTION • Do not remove the stand from the TV unless using an optional wall mount bracket to mount it. Before attaching/detaching stand • Before performing work make sure to turn off ...

91 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 • Upgrade is displayed...

92 Appendix • LISTINGS disappeared after a power failure. • Some channel numbers in the TV Guide On Screen are incorrect. • You have not received any local program listings. • A program you set to record did not record. • The TV did not tune to a program you scheduled with the reminderfeature. • You...

93 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...

94 RS-232C port specifications Return code Command 4-digits Parameter 4-digits 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 andsettings...

95 Command table • Commands not indicated here are not guaranteed to operate. 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 channel remains as it is. (Last memor...

96 Appendix Item Model: LC-37D7U TVFunction American TV Standard ATSC/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 (Type-A) with HDCP ANALOG ANTENNA 75 q Unbalance, F Type for VHF/UHF/CA...

97 Dimensional drawings Unit: inch/(mm) LC-37D7U 7 7 / 8 ( 200) 3 49 / 64 ( 96) 7 7 / 8 ( 200) 32 3 / 8 ( 822.6) 28 11 / 32 ( 720) 25 15 / 16 ( 659) 22 1 / 8 ( 562) 26 13 / 32 ( 671) 36 37 / 64 ( 929) 12 3 / 64 ( 306) 4 23 / 64 ( 111) 4 1 / 4 ( 108) 17 23 / 64 ( 440.8) 18 1 / 4 ( 463.8) LC-37D7U LC-...

98 Dimensional drawings Unit: inch/(mm) LC-26D7U 3 15 / 16 (10 0) 1 31 / 32 ( 50) 3 15 / 16 (10 0) 22 23 / 64 ( 567.9) 22 21 / 64 ( 567) 20 5 / 16 ( 516) 16 29 / 64 ( 418) 22 3 / 64 ( 560) 26 17 / 32 ( 674) 10 35 / 64 ( 268) 23 23 / 64 ( 60) 6 7 / 64 ( 155) 4 1 / 4 ( 108) 14 9 / 64 ( 359.2) 21 47 / ...

99 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 de...

100 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...