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LC-C3237U
LIQUID CRYSTAL
TELEVISION
OPERATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
IMPORTANT : Please read this operation manual
before starting operating the equipment.
Supplied Accessories
Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.
Remote control unit “AA” size battery AC cord Stand unit Operation manual
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• Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV.
To avoid scratching the frame or screen, please use a soft, lint free cloth fo
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IMPORTANT: Model No.: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in the space Serial No.: provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the TV. IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the CAUTION user to the presence of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK uninsulated "d
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-C3237U 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. RESPONSIBLE PARTY: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163 TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP For Busine
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DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully before using this product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safet
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS � Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70 connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against ANTENNA voltage surges and built-up static charges. LEAD IN WIRE Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHILD SAFETY: It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat Panel Display Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips in mind: THE ISSUE � The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger fl at panel displays are popular purchases. However, fl at panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. � Flat panel displ
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QUICK REFERENCE Attaching/Detaching the Stand Setting the TV on the Wall � Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. CAUTION � Before performing work spread cushioning over the base � This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being AN-37AG5 (SHARP) wall mount bracket. The use of damaged. other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injur
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QUICK REFERENCE QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS Using the Remote Control Unit Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the Attach your antenna to the back of the television. 1 (See page 9.) remote control sensor on the TV. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may Connect the AC plug for the television into the AC 2 prevent proper operation. outlet. Remote Control sensor 30º 17´ (5 m) AC outlet 30º 30º � Place the TV close to the AC outlet, and keep the p
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Preparation Antennas To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for a coaxial cable. If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector, plug it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the TV set. F-type connector 1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without tools (Commercially 75-ohm coaxial cable (round)
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Part Names TV (Front) Remote control sensor OPC sensor* (See page 18.) POWER indicator (See page 12.) *OPC: Optical Picture Control TV (Rear/Side) *2 *3 POWER button MENU button AC INPUT terminal INPUT button *1 Channel buttons INPUT 6 terminal (CH / ) (HDMI) DIGITAL AUDIO Volume OUTPUT terminal buttons (VOL / ) kl AUDIO OUTPUT terminals *1 Antenna/Cable in INPUT 7 terminal (HDMI) INPUT 1 terminals INPUT 3 terminals INPUT 2 terminals INPUT 4 terminal (PC-IN) AUDIO terminal (shared for INP
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Connecting to External Equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV like a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game console or camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. (See page 15.) CAUTION � To protect equipment, always turn off the TV before connecting any external equipment. � Please read the relevant operation manual (Blu-ray disc player, etc.) careful
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Watching TV Turning On/Off the Power Press POWER on the TV or on the remote control unit to turn the power on. � The POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window POWER POWER appears with sound.) � The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the fi rst time. If the TV has been turned on before, the initial setup will not be invoked. For changing the settings of the initial setup, perform EZ setup on the Setup menu on page 20. Press POWER on the TV or on the re
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Direct Button Operation Changing Volume You can change the volume by pressing VOLk/l on the TV or on the remote control unit. � To increase the volume, press VOLk. � To decrease the volume, press VOL . l 20 Audio status Output Select Output device Fixed Variable Speaker Variable sound Mute � When "Output Select" is set to "Variable", the indicator on the screen changes as shown below. 60 � See page 25 for details on the Output Select function. MUTE Mutes the current sound output. Press MUTE.
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Direct Button Operation AV MODE AUDIO AV MODE gives you several viewing options to choose ■ MTS/SAP stereo mode from to best match the surrounding environment of the The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound TV, which can vary due to factors like room brightness, other than the main audio for the program. This feature type of program watched or the type of image input is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). The TV from external equipment. with MTS can receive mono sound,
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Direct Button Operation 1 Press CC. INPUT � This will present the Closed Caption information display. To view external source images, select the input source Press CC while the Closed Caption information is 2 using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. still on the screen. Press INPUT. 1 � Press repeatedly until you select the desired closed � A list of selectable sources appears. caption service. 2 Press INPUT again or press a/b to select the input source. Air DIGITAL � An image
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Direct Button Operation VIEW MODE You can select the screen size. 1 Press VIEW MODE. � The View Mode menu displays. � The menu lists the View Mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently being received. Press VIEW MODE or / while the View Mode menu is displayed to select a desired item on the menu. 2 a b � You can sequentially select a View Mode that has its own aspect ratio. ■ For 4:3 programs Example: Screen size images Side Bar S.Stretch (Smart stretch) Zoom Stretch Suita
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On-Screen Display Menu On-Screen Display Menu Operation Example Example Picture Option Audio Only OPC Input Select [On(Display)] Output Select Backlight Color System Contrast [ 30] 0 b40 Digital Caption Setup Brightness [ 0] a30 b30 Digital Caption Info. Color [ b2] a30 b30 Program Title Display Tint [ 0] a30 b30 Favorite CH Sharpness [ 4] 0 b20 Operation Lock Out Advanced Reset Demo Mode Identification Software Update Item displayed in yellow 1 � This indicates the item currently selec
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On-Screen Display Menu Advanced Picture Setting Picture Menu This TV provides various advanced functions for Adjusts the picture to your preference with the optimizing the picture quality. following picture settings. C.M.S. (Color Management System) Example Picture Color tone is managed using the six-color adjustment setting. OPC [On(Display)] C.M.S.-Hue: This is a standard to adjust the color either more reddish or more bluish in tone. Backlight C.M.S.-Saturation: Increases or decreases the
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On-Screen Display Menu Monochrome Bass Enhancer For viewing a video in monochrome. This function allows you to enjoy bass-enhanced sound. On: For viewing in monochrome. On: Bass Enhancer function is on. Off: Normal color. Off: Normal sound. Range of OPC � Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to The brightness level range of the OPC sensor's "Variable". (See page 25.) automatic adjustments can be set according to your preferences. Power Control Menu The adjustment range of the OP
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On-Screen Display Menu CH Setup Setup Menu If initial setup does not memorize all the channels in Example your region, follow the instructions below to manually Setup memorize the channels. Air/Cable: Make sure what kind of connection is made EZ Setup with your TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable". CH Setup CH Search: Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area. Input Skip CH Memory: You can select the channels to skip in each ANALOG (Air), ANALOG (Cable),
