OPERATION MANUAL Dear SHARP customer Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD colour TV product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Precautions carefully before using this product.
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Contents Watching TV (Continued) Outputting only audio ..................26 Switching the analogue audio format ............27 Switching the digital audio format ..............27 Password setting for the child lock (for TV input mode) ........ 28 Parental Rate ....................29 Programme Title Display ................29 Key Lock ......................
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Contents AQUOS LINK Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK ............52 AQUOS LINK connection ..................53 Connecting an AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder via the AQUOS AUDIO ......................53 Connecting an AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder only ......53 AQUOS LINK Setup ....................53 AQUOS LINK Auto power on .................
Use a damp cloth to break when the product is struck clean the product. Do not use liquid forcefully or with a sharp object. If cleaners or aerosol cleaners. the LCD panel is broken, be careful not to be injured by broken glass.
Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. “AAA” size battery ( g 2) Remote control unit AC cord Always use the AC cord supplied with Used with batteries inserted. the TV. Page 9 Page 15 Page 10 Cable clamp Stand unit...
Preparation Attaching the stand • Before attaching (or detaching) the stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC INPUT terminal. • Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being damaged.
Preparation Part names TV (Front) TV/VIDEO button Channel up ( r )/down ( s ) buttons MENU button Volume up ( e )/down ( f ) buttons POWER (On/Off) button Remote control sensor OPC indicator* OPC sensor SLEEP timer indicator POWER indicator** *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 35.) ** See page 16 for the TV status indicator.
Preparation TV (Rear) AC INPUT terminal INPUT 3 (HDMI) terminals INPUT 4 (HDMI) terminal DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal RS-232C terminal INPUT 5 (PC) terminals Headphone jack INPUT 1 terminals MONITOR OUTPUT terminals Antenna input terminal SERVICE ONLY INPUT 2 terminals terminal* * Usually do not connect anything to this terminal as it is reserved only for service...
Preparation Remote control unit VOLk/VOLl Set the volume. (See page 21.) e (Mute) Mute the sound. (See page 26.) GUIDE DTV mode: Display the programme list. (See page 41.) 10 EPG DTV mode: To display EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) screen. (See page 44 to 47.) 11 EXIT Turn off the On-Screen Display.
Preparation Before turning on the power Notes on installing the TV • Avoid direct sunlight and place the TV in a well-ventilated location. • Place the TV in a level location. • Do not turn on the power of the TV before connecting the AC cord. Connecting the antenna cable To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna.
Preparation Supplying electric power to the Initial auto installation antenna When the TV powers on for the fi rst time after purchase, the initial auto installation wizard appears. When you set-up the DTV antenna for the fi rst time, Follow the menus and make the necessary settings or connect the antenna to a community antenna, you one after another.
Preparation Checking signal strength and channel strength If you install a DVB-T antenna for the fi rst time or relocate it, you should adjust the alignment of the antenna to receive a good reception while checking the antenna setup screen. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Preparation Connecting external devices You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV, like a VCR, game console, camcorder, DVD player, Digital TV STB (Set Top Box) and PC. To view external source images, select the input source from TV/ VIDEO on the remote control unit or TV/VIDEO on the TV.
Preparation Connecting a Digital TV STB (Set Top Box) You can use the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 or INPUT 3/INPUT 4 (HDMI) terminals when connecting to a Digital TV STB (Set Top Box) and other audiovisual equipment. NOTE • When using a DVI-HDMI conversion adaptor, input the Audio Signal from the AUDIO terminal of INPUT 3. (See page 48.) When using HDMI-certifi...
Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the fi rst time, insert two “AAA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert the two supplied “AAA”...
Preparation Turning the TV on/off Turning on the power Turning off the power Press POWER on the TV. POWER button • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, an image appears with sound.) • After turning the power “ON” by pressing POWER on the TV, you can turn the power ON/OFF by pressing POWER on the remote control.
Preparation About Menu operations H Using the control panel of the TV What is Menu? You can also operate the Menu using the control panel • You need to bring up the On-Screen Display to perform settings for the TV. The On-Screen Display for the settings of the TV.
Preparation Menu items (TV/INPUT 1-2) List of menu items to help you with operations Picture Option OPC ................Page 35 AQUOS LINK Setup ............ Page 53 Backlight ..............Page 35 DNR ................Page 37 Contrast ..............Page 35 Input Select ..............Page 50 Brightness ..............
Preparation Menu items (HDMI/RGB) List of menu items to help you with operations Picture Setup OPC ................Page 35 Input Skip ..............Page 51 Backlight ..............Page 35 Input Signal ..............Page 60 Contrast ..............Page 35 Auto Sync..............Page 59 Brightness ..............
Watching TV Setting channels automatically You can run auto installation again, even after setting If you have already set the password, enter it up the preset channels. here. • See page 28 for setting a password. Press c / d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Selecting programmes Adjusting the volume You can change channels in several ways. Using CH r / s on the remote control unit • Press CH r to increase the channel number. • Press CH s to decrease the channel number. Changing the volume NOTE You can change the volume on the TV or on the...
Watching TV Press a / b to select the desired service. Setting channels to your preference You can run the auto search procedure again at any Press the colour button on the remote control time by accessing the Setup menu and Programme corresponding with the item you want to Setup.
Watching TV Manual setting for each channel (Analogue) You can set some channel items manually. They are Press a / b to select item and press ENTER. Search, Fine (TV frequency), Colour sys., Sound sys., • Next: Search the next channel. Label (Network name), Skip and Lock (Child Lock).
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Watching TV Manual setting for each channel (continued) Sound system (Broadcasting system) Skipping channels Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over Press a / b / c / d to select the channel you when using CH r / s even if selected while watching want to edit, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Sorting programmes Erasing programmes Channel positions can be sorted freely. The individual programme can be erased. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Programme Setup”, and Press a / b to select “Programme Setup”, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Muting the audio temporarily Useful viewing functions Using Mute ( e ) on the remote control unit Returning to the previously selected e mutes the current sound output. channel Press e . • The sound is silenced. • “ M ” is displayed while the mute function is on. Mute Press A to switch the currently tuned channel to the previously tuned channel.
Watching TV Switching the analogue audio format When receiving a bilingual signal You can switch between multiple audio modes when watching a multiple audio or stereo broadcast Each time you press MPX, the mode switches among programme. CH A, CH B and CH AB. Bilingual mode BBC1 BBC1...
Watching TV Password setting for the child lock (for TV input mode) Allows you to use a password to protect certain Clearing the password settings from being accidentally changed. Allows you to clear your password. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a password. Enter the password.
Watching TV Parental Rate Key Lock This function allows TV channels to be restricted. This function allows you to lock the buttons on the It prevents children from watching violent or sexual TV or remote control in order to prohibit children from scenes that may be considered inappropriate.
Watching TV Energy conservation settings Auto power-off at a designated time Auto power-off when there are no operations performed This function is conveniently used when, for instance, going to bed while watching TV. You can set the TV to automatically power off when no TV operation is performed for more than 3 hours.
Watching TV Reducing the start-up time You can reduce the TV’s start-up time after the turning on the power with the remote control unit. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Standby Mode”, and then press ENTER.
Watching TV Picture size settings Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling Selecting the Wide Screen Signalling (WSS) picture size automatically (WSS) picture size manually WSS allows a television to switch automatically among The WSS signal has 4:3 auto-switching that allows you the different screen formats.
Watching TV Selecting the picture size manually Manual Selection Auto Selection You can select different picture sizes that account for If you set “WSS” and “4:3 Mode” in the Setup menu the kind of each picture. on page 32, the optimum WIDE mode is automatically chosen for every broadcast containing the WSS information.
Watching TV Selecting a preset AV MODE The AV MODE function enables you to select Selected item Description appropriate settings for audio and video to account for the system environment which can vary due to factors STANDARD For a highly defi ned image in a normally like room brightness, type of programme watched or bright room the type of image input from external equipment.
Watching TV Manual picture settings c button d button Selected item Sets whether or not the screen brightness Picture adjustment is automatically adjusted according to the lighting condition in the room. (OPC You can adjust the picture to your preference. setting: See this page.) Follow the steps to adjust the picture.
Watching TV Advanced picture settings The advanced settings enable you to set the picture H 3D-Y/C adjustment in more detail. There are 6 options you can Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl choose from. and cross colour noise. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Watching TV Other picture settings Game Play Time DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) This function displays the elapsed game time so you Reduces noise on the screen and produces a clearer do not lose track of the time. video image. To display the elapsed time, select “GAME” under “AV Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Watching TV Indicating time on the screen H Time Display H Time Format This function allows you to display the clock time on You can select the time format (either 24HR or AM/PM) the lower right screen. for the clock time. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Watching TV Audio adjustment You can adjust the audio of the selected AV mode. H Bass Enhancer This function allows you to enjoy bass-enhanced Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. sound. Repeat steps 1 to 2 in Audio Adjustment. Press c / d to select “Audio”.
Watching TV Press a / b to select your desired output Automatic Volume Adjustment system, and then press ENTER. Different sound sources sometimes do not have the Digital audio optical output same volume level, such as a programme and its commercial breaks.
Watching TV Programme Guide Info You can check the current schedule of DTV events While watching DTV you can check the extended and view detailed information about current events. programme information on the screen using INFO on the remote control. Press GUIDE to display the programme guide list.
Watching TV Press c / d to select “Yes”, and then press Favourite channel setting ENTER. This function allows you to program 4 favourite channels, in 4 different categories. By setting the favourite channels in advance, you can select your favourite channels easily.
Watching TV When you watch the TV for the fi rst time ATV (Analogue)/DTV/RADIO buttons When the TV powers on for the fi rst time after purchase, perform the auto installation. Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu.
Watching TV H Display Range Setup The Display range setup allows you to select three What is an EPG? types of time spans for display on the screen. An “EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)” is a Selected item Description programme schedule, which is displayed on the TV screen.
Watching TV Selecting a programme using EPG Basic Operation H Display the EPG screen Press EPG. [DTV-TV] Today [Tue]20 [Wed]21 [Thu]22 [Fri]23 [Sat]24 [Sun]25 [Mon]26 6/19[Tue] 9:28 ABC TV Sydney Global Grover 9:23 – 9:29 TEN Digital ABC TV Sydney Pla...
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Watching TV 4 Search a programme in a category Press G. Press a / b to select the desired genre, and then press ENTER. Press a / b to select a programme you want to watch, and then press ENTER. [DTV-TV] Today [Tue]20...
Watching TV Timer recording using EPG Cancelling the timer recording You can record TV programmes using data from the Press EPG. EPG. Press EPG. Press a / b / c / d to select the programme on timer setup, and then press ENTER. Press a / b / c / d to select the programme Press c / d to select “Cancel”...
Settings when using external devices Settings when using HDMI output devices HDMI terminals can carry audio and visual signals to the TV with an HDMI certifi ed cable. When you want to output the audio and picture from an HDMI output device on the TV, select “INPUT3” or “INPUT4” by switching the input source.
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Settings when using external devices H HDMI Audio Select Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Option”. Press a / b to select “HDMI Audio Select”, and then press ENTER. • The HDMI Audio Select can be selected only when “INPUT3”...
Settings when using external devices Selecting input signal type Selecting the input source and signal type For setting the signal type of external equipment. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Selecting input source Can use for selecting the input source. Press c / d to select “Option”.
Settings when using external devices Labelling input sources Skipping HDMI/RGB input You can assign each input source a label as you This setting allows you to skip the HDMI or RGB input prefer. on the Input Selection Operation. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”.
AQUOS LINK Controlling HDMI devices using AQUOS LINK What is AQUOS LINK? Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system devices (AV amplifi er, DVD, Blu-ray Disc device) using a single remote control. NOTE •...
AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK connection First connect the 1 BIT THEATER RACK SYSTEM (AQUOS AUDIO) or an AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder that supports the HDMI CEC protocol. NOTE • Refer to the operation manual of the device to be connected for further details. •...
AQUOS LINK Selecting recorder Operating an AQUOS LINK device You can select a recorder for the recording from AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMI- several connected recorders. connected device with one remote control. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in AQUOS LINK Auto Use the following procedure to start playback.
AQUOS LINK Listening with the AQUOS TV speaker Playback of titles using AQUOS LINK system This section explains how to play back a title in the AQUOS BD Player/AQUOS Recorder. You can opt to listen to the TV sound only from the AQUOS TV speaker system.
AQUOS LINK Selecting media type for CEC-compatible HDMI device selection recorder If multiple HDMI devices are connected in a daisy chain, you can specify which device to control here. If your recorder has multiple storage media, select the media type here. Press OPTION and the AQUOS LINK menu Press OPTION and the AQUOS LINK menu screen displays.
Connecting a PC Use the PC terminals to connect a PC. HDMI Connection DVI/HDMI conversion cable (Commercially available) INPUT 3 INPUT 4 Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (Commercially available) HDMI cable (Commercially available) NOTE • The PC INPUT terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. •...
Connecting a PC Displaying a PC image on the screen Selecting the picture size You can select the picture size as illustrated below. Press WIDE. • The WIDE MODE menu displays. WIDE MODE Full Dot by Dot (Example) Press WIDE or a / b to select a desired item on the menu.
Connecting a PC Adjusting the PC image automatically Adjusting the PC image manually This function enables the screen to be automatically Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as adjusted to its best possible condition when the necessary to change image position using Auto Sync. analogue terminals of the TV and PC are connected In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed with a commercially available DVI/D-Sub conversion...
Connecting a PC Input resolution settings Selecting the input resolution • 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.
Connecting a PC PC Control of the TV • When a programme is set, the TV can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing.
Connecting a PC PC compatibility chart Horizontal Vertical Analogue Resolution Digital (HDMI) VESA Standard Frequency Frequency (D-Sub) ✓ ✓ ✓ 640 g 480 31.5 kHz 60 kHz ✓ ✓ ✓ 800 g 600 SVGA 37.9 kHz 60 kHz ✓ ✓ ✓...
Teletext function About Teletext What is Teletext? Teletext broadcasts pages of information and entertainment to specially equipped television sets. Your TV receives Teletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes them into graphical format for viewing. News, weather reports, sports information, TELETEXT stock exchange prices and programme previews are among the many services available.
Teletext function Displaying Subpages Teletext language setting You can display subpages as they are transmitted. If Teletext information does not display correctly, perform the procedure below. Select from among 4 kinds of language tables: West Europe, East Europe, Greek/Turkish, Cyrillic. Each table is compatible with the Teletext languages listed below.
Teletext function Time display You can display the time information included in the Teletext broadcast. Select a TV channel providing Teletext information. (The time information is automatically captured.) Press DISPLAY. The channel display will appear on the display. Press DISPLAY again. The channel display about three seconds on the screen.
Teletext function H Selecting the Language Displaying Subtitles Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. You can display subtitles as they are transmitted. Press c / d to select “Digital Setup”. Press a / b to select “Subtitle”, and then press ENTER.
Appendix Troubleshooting The problems described below are not always caused by malfunctions. Check the TV again before having the TV serviced. Problem Solution • No power. • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 16.) If the indicator on the TV lights up red, press POWER.
Appendix Error messages about recording using AQUOS LINK The example of an error message Error code Possible Solution displayed on a screen Check the content (broadcast or programme) Failed to record or the recording medium such as HDD or DVD. Cannot record the broadcast.
Appendix Reset Information If complex adjustments are made and the settings Message List cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings to the factory preset values. When a new broadcast station is detected, the message is updated in the “Message List” of the Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
0°C — 40°C • As a part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specifi cation changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specifi cation fi gures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
• For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the optional bracket. CAUTION • This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the AN-37AG5 (SHARP) wall mount bracket. The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.
Appendix Wall Mounting Mark the monitor’s outline by placing tape at four points on the wall where the LCD-TV’s four corners’ will lie when it is installed. • When you mark the monitor’s outline on the wall, make sure that the vertical and horizontal lines are made accurate to the TV’s dimension.
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Appendix CLEARING THE PASSWORD If you forget your password, set a new password using the following procedure. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Child Lock”, and then press ENTER. The password input screen displays.
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