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LC-37DB5U
LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION
ENGLISH
OPERATION MANUAL
• 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:
Model No.:
To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record
the TV’s model and serial numbers in the space
provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the
Serial No.:
TV.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION: DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE. THE PRODUCT MAY FALL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. USE ONLY WITH A CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE PRODUCT. FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT AND USE MOUNTING ACCESSORIES RE
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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 safety.
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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. • Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommen
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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
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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 AQUOS television to protect it while moving. 3. Lift onto installation location as the diagram illustrates. Ventilation & Cleaning Tips Keep your AQUOS television in a well ventilated area and make sur
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QUICK REFERENCE If the remote control fails to operate TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two “AAA” size batteries 3 Close the battery cover. (supplied with the product). • Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (e) and (f) indications in the battery compartment. CAUTION Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below. • Do not mix batteries of di
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Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION ………………………1 Using external equipment ……………………… 27 Trademarks ……………………………………………2 Displaying an external equipment image 27 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER …………………………3 Connecting a DVD player or Digital TV IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ……………3 STB (Air or Cable) …………………… 28 QUICK REFERENCE …………………………………6 Connecting a VCR, game console or Contents ………………………………………………8 camcorder …………………………… 28 COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NOTICE ……………8 Using Digital Audio Output ……………… 28 Supplied accessori
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Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit (g1) “AAA” size battery (g2) AC cord (g1) Page 7 Page 7 Page 6 Cable Clamp (g1) Cable tie (g1) Operation manual (g1) Page 6 Page 6 NOTE • 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
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Part names TV (Front) Channel buttons (CHs/r) INPUT Volume buttons (VOLl/k ) button POWER (On/Off) button OPC sensor* Remote control sensor OPC indicator* POWER indicator** NOTE *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 23.) ** See page 14 for TV status indicator. 10 LC-37DB5U(E)-01-13 10 05.8.1, 0:34 PM
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Part names TV (Rear) MONITOR OUTPUT terminals AC INPUT terminal INPUT 3 terminals INPUT 2 terminals INPUT 1 terminals DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Antenna input terminal (ANALOG) Antenna input terminal (DIGITAL) SYSTEM RESET** RESET* RS-232C terminal INPUT 4 terminals * 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 setting (Air: 2ch, Cable:1 or 2ch) • Audio setting initializes • S
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Part names 1TV POWER: Switch the TV power on or standby. (See Remote control unit page 14.) 2 DISPLAY: Display the channel information. 114 3 SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on and off. 4 External equipment operational buttons: Operate the external equipment. 2 50 – 9: Set the channel. (See page 16.) 3 15 6 • (DOT) (See page 46.) 7 INPUT: Select a TV input source. (TV, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3, INPUT 4) (See pages 27 and 31.) 4 8VOL k k k k k/l l l l l: Set the volume.
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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 • Do not expose the remote control unit to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control unit to liquids, and do not place in an area with high humidity. • Do not install or place the remote control unit under direct sunligh
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Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program Turning on the power Press POWER on the TV, or TV POWER on the remote control. • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) POWER POWER indicator 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 20 for performing EZ Setup from the Setup menu. Turning off the power Press POWER on the TV,
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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. Connect the antenna cable to the TV. (See page 13.) 3. Plug in the AC cord to the AC outlet. (See page 6.) Language setting Channel search Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Channel aut
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Watching TV Method 1 Simple button operations for Using CHr/s on the remote control unit or on the TV. changing channels Method 2 You can change channels in several ways. 1. Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned channel. 2. Press FLASHBACK 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, • (DOT) to select channels for VHF/UHF/CATV/DIGITAL. To select a
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Watching TV Using MUTE on the remote control unit Simple button operations for changing volume/sound Mutes the current sound output. Changing the volume You can change the volume on the TV or on the remote control unit. 1 Press MUTE. VOL l/k •“M” will be displayed on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is silenced. 20 Mute k k l l Using VOL k k k/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. NOTE • Within 30 minutes of pressing MUT
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Watching TV Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program. This feature The types of audio transmitted in a digital broadcast is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). The include SURROUND as well as MONO and STEREO. TV with MTS can receive mono sound, stereo sound In addition, it is possible for multiple audio tracks to and Secondary Audio Programs (SAP). The SAP accompany a
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Basic adjustment settings Menu items List of menu items to help you with operations Picture Setup OPC ................................................ Page 23 EZ Setup ........................................ Page 20 Backlight ........................................ Page 23 CH Setup ........................................ Page 20 Contrast ......................................... Page 23 Antenna Setup-DIGITAL ............... Page 21 Brightness ..................................... Page 23 Inpu
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Basic adjustment settings EZ Setup Channel Setup You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the If initial setup does not memorize all the channels in preset channels. your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channels. Language setting Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Antenna setting Spanish. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press
