Sharp Aquos LC 32G4U User Manual Page 1

ENGLISHLC-37G4ULC-32G4UTU-GA1U-SLIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISIONENGLISHOPERATION MANUALIMPORTANT INFORMATIONWARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC S

10Setting the System in placeHandling the DisplayCAUTION• Do not remove the stand and speaker from the Display unlessusing an optional bracket to moun

100Unit: inch/(mm)DisplayDimensional drawingsLC-32G4U125/64(307)249/64(70.5)333/64(89.4)3119/64(795)2613/32(671)3837/64(980)79/32(185)1857/64(480)229/

101Dimensional drawings1423/64(365)1159/64(303)821/32(220)159/64(49)3/16(5)1659/64(430)347/64(95)Unit: inch/(mm)AVC System

102HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETSPress and hold down RESET on the AVC System while it is in standby mode. Then press POWER button onthe Display or TV

103CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTYSHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the“Product”), when

104LIMITED WARRANTYConsumer Electronics ProductsCongratulations on your purchase!Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (hereinafter called “Sharp”) gives t

11System cableAVC System (rear view)AC cordDisplay (rear view)Setting the SystemAfter putting the Display and the AVC System in place, connect the sys

12Preparation45Attaching the clamp and bundling the cables with the clampClosing the terminal coverCable clampInsert the cableclamp in the holeon the

13PreparationSetting the AVC System with the stand1How to install the AVC System vertically using the stand unit.• Use the supplied stand unit for ins

14Removing speakersPreparation12354LC-32G4UNOTE• Perform the same steps for right speaker.• To attach the speakers, perform the steps in reverse order

15PreparationRemoving the standBefore detaching (or attaching) stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC input and the system cable from theDisplay.CAUTIO

161 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two “AAA” size batteries(supplied with the product).• Place the batteries with their terminalscorresponding to th

17Part namesPOWER indicatorMAIN POWERbuttonOPC sensorDisplayPOWER buttonINPUTbuttonVOLUME buttons(VOLl/k )CHANNEL buttons(CHs/r)Remote control sensor*

18Part namesFront viewRESET*POWER buttonINPUT 3 terminal (S-VIDEO)INPUT 3 terminal (VIDEO)SYSTEM RESET**INPUT 3 terminals (AUDIO L/R)AVC SystemRear vi

19Part namesRemote control unitNOTE• When using the remote control unit, point it at the LiquidCrystal Television.321155647181617192082192210 24252612

2IMPORTANT INFORMATIONWARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expresslyapproved by the ma

20Watching TVSimple operations for watching a TV programAntennasTo enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanati

21Watching TVA-2. Connecting with cable converter using AUX terminals for audio and video output.(If your cable TV converter has both RF OUTPUT and AU

22Watching TVC. Connecting Antenna Cable with VCRNOTE• Be sure to remember what kind of connection is made with your System.• Shown here is the prefer

23Watching TVConnecting the AC cordConnect the AC cords after all component connections have been completed.Display (rear view)AC cordAC cordAVC Syste

24DisplayAVC System POWER buttonTurning on the powerMake sure that the system cable is connected beforeturning on the power.STANDBY/ON indicatorPOWER

25Watching TVPress a/b to select the desired languagelisted on the screen, and then press ENTER.Press c/d to select “Air” or “Cable” for ANT-A, then p

26Watching TVSimple button operations forchanging channelsYou can change channels in several ways.NOTE• While watching a broadcast, press ANT-A/B to v

27Watching TVVolume adjustmentMute Using VOL kkkkk/lllll on the remote control unit• To increase the volume, press VOL kkkkk.• To decrease the volume

28Watching TVNOTE• Once “MONO” mode is selected, the sound remains monoeven if the System receives a stereo broadcast. You mustswitch the mode back to

29Basic adjustment settingsAV input mode menu itemsList of AV menu items to help you withoperationsOPC ...

3DEAR SHARP CUSTOMERThank you for your purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. To ensure safety and many yearsof trouble-free operation of yo

30Basic adjustment settingsEZ setupYou can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up thepreset channels.Language settingSelect from among 3 languages:

31Basic adjustment settingsChannel setupIf initial setup does not memorize all the channels inyour region, follow the instructions below to manuallyme

32Basic adjustment settingsChannel memory settingPress MENU and the MENU screen displays.Press c/d to select “Setup”.MENU[Setup...CH Setup]Air/CableCH

33Basic adjustment settingsFavorite channel settingThis function allows you to program 4 favorite channels,in 4 different categories. By setting the f

34Basic adjustment settingsLanguage settingYou can also select a language from the Setup menu.Select from among 3 languages: English, French andSpanis

35OPC settingAutomatically adjusts the brightness of the screen.Press c/d to select “Picture”.2AV input modePress MENU and the MENU screen displays.1P

36Adjustments items for PC sourceBasic adjustment settingscbuttonThe screen dimsFor less contrastFor less brightnessFor less colorintensitySkin tones

37Basic adjustment settingsC.M.S. (Color Management System)Color tone is managed using the six-color adjustmentsetting.Press MENU and the MENU screen

38Basic adjustment settingsColor temperatureAdjusts the color temperature to give a better whitebalance.45Press a/b to select “Color Temp.”, and thenp

39Basic adjustment settings3D-Y/CProvides high quality images with minimal dot crawland cross color noise.DescriptionNormal adjustmentFor movie imageF

4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub,wash bowl, kitchen sink, or lau

40Basic adjustment settingsFilm mode (3:2 pull-down)Automatically detects a film-based source (originallyencoded at 24 frames/second), analyzes it the

41Basic adjustment settingsSound adjustmentYou can adjust the sound quality to your preferencewith the following settings.Press c/d to select “Audio”.

42Basic adjustment settingsNo signal offWhen set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shutdown if no signal inputs for 15 minutes.Press a/b to se

43Power control for PC sourcePower control setting allows you to save energy.Basic adjustment settingsPower managementWhen set, the power will automat

44Important 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 damage

45Using memory cardYou can use memory cards (commercially available)for recording and playing back pictures.• Please use an appropriate PC card adapte

46Using memory cardCard Setup mode menu itemsCardSetupStill Setup Slide ShowFile OperationVideo SetupFormatAudio SelectMy ProgramRec. ModeRepeat PlayP

47Using memory cardInserting a PC card adapter• Insert a memory card to a PC card adapterbeforehand. (See page XX.)• Insert the PC adapter card slowly

48Using memory cardRecording a still imageYou can record a still image on the card.Press REC.12Press FREEZE.3Press ENTER to update the still image.Oni

49Using memory cardSetting Slide ShowYou can adjust the interval, order and repeat settings.45Press a/b to select “Slide Show” and thenpress ENTER.Pre

5IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antennasystem

50Using memory cardAudio SelectYou can enjoy the audio from TV or other externalequipment during the still image playback.45Press a/b to select “Audio

51Using memory cardDeleting all still image files56Press a/b to select “File Operation”, andthen press ENTER.Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.2

52Using memory cardRec. ModeUse this setting for recording images you are currentlywatching. You can select the recording mode (picturequality) for a

53Using memory cardRepeat PlayYou can specify one file or all files to replay repeatedly.56Press a/b to select “Repeat Play”, and thenpress ENTER.Pres

54Using memory cardDeleteing all motion picture files6Press c/d to select “Delete All”, and thenpress ENTER.Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then pressE

55Using memory cardRecording a motion pictureRecord with the settings made in “Rec. Mode” and“Pre Record”.Format4Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then p

56Using external equipmentYou can connect many types of external equipment to your System, like a DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, PC,HDMI equipment

57Using external equipmentAVC System(rear view)DVD playerConnecting a DVD playerYou can use the INPUT 1 terminal when connecting to a DVD player and o

58Using external equipmentAVC System (rear view)VCRAV cable(commercially available)Connecting a VCRYou can use the INPUT 2 terminal when connecting a

59Using external equipmentAVC System (rear view)Digital TV STBConnecting a Digital TV STBYou can use the INPUT 2 terminal when connecting a Digital TV

6ContentsIMPORTANT INFORMATION …………………… XXTrademarks ………………………………………… XXDEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ……………………… XXIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ………… XXContents

60Using external equipmentConnecting HDMI equipmentYou can use the INPUT 4 terminal when connecting an HDMI equipment.HDMI equipmentHDMI cable(Commerc

61Using external equipmentAVC System (rear view)ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable(commercially available)PCConnecting a PCUse the INPUT 5 terminal to con

62Useful adjustment settingsImage position (AV input modeonly)For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and verticalposition.12Press MENU and the MENU scre

63Useful adjustment settingsMoving the picture on the screenYou can move the picture around on the screen.Press a/b/c/d to move an image on the screen

64Rear viewUseful adjustment settingsConnecting external speakersWhen using external speakers• Change the speaker setting to external speakers. (Seepa

65Selecting speakersYou can output audio using the supplied speakers orother external speakers.Press c/d to select “SPEAKER-A” or“SPEAKER-B”, and the

66Useful adjustment settings12Auto Sync. adjustment (PC inputmode only)For automatically adjusting the PC image.Press MENU and the MENU screen display

67Useful adjustment settingsInput SelectPress MENU and the MENU screen displays.123Press c/d to select “Option”.Press a/b to select “Input Select”, an

68Useful adjustment settingsInput LabelLets you set the input terminal displayed using theINPUT SOURCE menu or channel display.Press MENU and the MENU

69Useful adjustment settingsPicture flipYou can set the orientation of the picture.Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.124Press c/d to select “Set

7Supplied accessoriesMake sure the following accessories are provided with the product.AVC System: TU-GA1U-SLC-37G4ULC-32G4UTU-GA1U-SStand unit (for A

70Useful adjustment settingsAV MODEAV MODE gives you six viewing options to choosefrom to best match environment of the System, whichcan vary due to f

71Useful adjustment settingsInput signal(1024m768)Input signal(640m480)View mode (for PC input mode)You can select the screen size.aView ModeNormalStr

72Useful adjustment settingsPress MENU and the MENU screen displays.12Press a/b to select “Input Signal” and thenpress ENTER.3Press c/d to select “Set

73Useful adjustment settingsDescription• Sound via speaker is adjusted with VOLk/l on the remote control unit or VOL l/k on the Display.• Sound via th

74Useful adjustment settingsQuick shootImproves the response of Liquid Crystal Panel whenviewing fast-moving images. The effect is greater atlow room

75Useful adjustment settingsClosed caption• Your System is equipped with an internal closed caption decoder. Closed caption is the system which allows

76Useful adjustment settingsCaption SizeSelect a caption size.4Press a/b to select “Caption Size”, and thenpress ENTER.Press MENU and the MENU screen

77Useful adjustment settingsForeground ColorSelect a character foreground color.4Press a/b to select “Foreground Color”, andthen press ENTER.Press MEN

78Useful adjustment settingsBackground ColorSelect a character background color.4Press a/b to select “Background Color”,and then press ENTER.Press MEN

79Useful adjustment settingsCharacter EdgeSelect a character edge.4Press a/b to select “Character Edge”, andthen press ENTER.Press MENU and the MENU s

8Supplied accessoriesMake sure the following accessories are provided with the product.Display: LC-37G4UDisplay: LC-32G4UCable clamp (g1)LHLDW0110CEZZ

80Useful adjustment settingsSecret number setting for parentalcontrol (AV input mode only)Allows you to use a secret number to protect certainsettings

81Useful adjustment settingsChanging the secret numberAllows you to change your current secret number.Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a secretnumber.•

82Useful adjustment settingsParental control (setting V-CHIP level)V-CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your System. This tool gives pa

83Useful adjustment settingsVoluntary movie rating system (MPAA)Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.12Press c/d to select “Setup”.Input the 4-digi

84Useful adjustment settingsCanadian Rating Systems• The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications

85Useful adjustment settingsCanadian English ratingsPress a/b to select “Can. English Ratings”,and then press ENTER.Press a/b to adjust the item to yo

86Useful adjustment settingsHow to temporarily release the V-CHIPBLOCK• The V-CHIP BLOCK is working and censors abroadcast, “V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED

87Useful adjustment settingsCenter Channel InputYou can use the display speakers as center speaker when using 5.1ch surrounding sound system.4Press c/

88Other viewing optionsTwin picture functionsAllows you to display two pictures on the screen atone time.Twin picture in all casesYou can display two

89Other viewing optionsPresetting remote control functionYou can operate the connected AV products (AVReceiver, Cable Box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, L

9Attaching speakersPreparation12365478Peel off the tape holding the ends of the cables,and move cables towards behind the display.Turn the speaker to

90Other viewing optionsManufacturer codesAkaiAudioBroksonicCanonCapehartCraigCurtis MathisDaewooDBXDynatechEmersonFisherFunaiG.E.GoldstarHitachiInstan

91Other viewing optionsCable control buttonsWhen the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SAT the cableconverter connected to the Display can operate using1 to 4.1

92Other viewing optionsVCR control buttonsThe remote control unit button will function as followswhen the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is setto

93Other viewing optionsDVD control buttonsThe remote control unit button will function as followswhen the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is setto

94Appendix• No power• Unit cannot be operated.• Remote control unit does notoperate.• Picture is cut off/with sidebarscreen.• Strange color, light col

95AppendixPC compatibility chartApple and Macintosh are registered trademarksof Apple Computer, Inc.DDC is a registered trademark of Video Electronics

96RS-232C port specificationsReturn codeCommand 4-digits Parameter 4-digitsPC Control of the System• When a program is set, the Display can be control

97Command table• About the command except being indicated here, it is outside the guarantee range of operation.CONTROL ITEM COMMANDPARAMETERCONTROL CO

99AppendixItem 32o LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION,Model: LC-32G4U (Display)TU-GA1U-S (AVC System)TVFunctionAmerican TV Standard NTSC SystemVHF/UHFVHF 2-13c

99Dimensional drawingsUnit: inch/(mm)Display333/64(89.4)367/64(917)2613/32(671)433/8(1102)77/8(200)79/32(185)2137/64(548)25(635)77/8(200)125/64(307)24