Sharp Aquos LC 26GD4U Operations Instructions

LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISIONTÉLÉVISEUR ACLTELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LIQUIDOOPERATION MANUALMODE D’EMPLOIMANUAL DE OPERACIÓNLC-37GD4ULC-32GD4ULC-2

9Setting the TV in placeHandling the DisplayCAUTION• Do not remove the stand and speaker from the Display unlessusing an optional bracket to mount it.

99Dimensional drawingsUnit: inch/(mm)Display LC-26GD4U245/64(69)1031/32 (279)2223/64 (568)125/8 (321)263/32 (663)333/8 (848)87/64 (206)1925/64 (493)72

100HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETSCheck that the power indicator is not on. Remove the AC cord and switch off the power. Press and hold downRESET at th

101CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTYSHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the“Product”), when

102LIMITED WARRANTYConsumer Electronics ProductsCongratulations on your purchase!Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (hereinafter called “Sharp”) gives t

LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISIONTÉLÉVISEUR ACLTELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LIQUIDOOPERATION MANUALMODE D’EMPLOIMANUAL DE OPERACIÓNLC-37GD4ULC-32GD4ULC-2

10Display (rear view)Setting the TVAfter putting the Display in place, connect the AC cord. Use the cable clamp for bundling the cables.PreparationCon

11Attaching speakersPreparationNOTE• Perform the same steps for right speaker.• To remove the speakers, perform the steps in reverse order.CAUTION• Do

12PreparationRemoving the standBefore detaching (or attaching) stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC input terminal.CAUTION• Do not remove the stand f

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

14Part namesPOWER indicatorOPC sensorDisplayPOWER buttonINPUTbuttonVOLUME buttons(VOLl/k )CHANNEL buttons(CHs/r)Remote control sensor*OPC: Optical Pic

15LC-37GD4ULC-32GD4ULC-26GD4UPart namesDisplay* Press RESET if the system cannot return to itsoriginal state after performing various operations.• AV

16Part namesRemote control unit32117564720181921222382492510 2611 2829301314151231163327321TV POWER: Switches the Liquid Crystal Televisionpower on o

17Watching TVSimple operations for watching a TV programAntennasTo enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanati

18Watching 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

ENGLISHLC-37GD4ULC-32GD4ULC-26GD4ULIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISIONENGLISHOPERATION MANUALIMPORTANT INFORMATIONWARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

19Watching TVC. Connecting Antenna Cable with VCRNOTE• Be sure to remember what kind of connection is made with your TV.• Shown here is the preferred

20Display POWERTurning on the powerONDisplay status indicatorw/o CableCARD POWER indicatorPress POWER on the Display or press TV POWER on theremote

21Watching TVPress a/b to select the desired languagelisted on the screen, and then press ENTER.Press c/d to select “Air” or “Cable” forANALOG-A, the

22Watching TVChanging channels - Analog-TVYou can change channels in several ways.NOTE• While watching a broad cast, press A-ANALOG-B to viewthe image

23Watching TVVolume adjustmentMute• To increase the volume, press VOL kkkkk.• To decrease the volume, press VOL lllll.NOTEOutput deviceVariable soundO

24Watching TVNOTE• MTS only operates while in TV mode.You can change MTS asshown below to matchthe television broadcastsignal.STEREOkSAP mode MONO mod

25Connecting Digital Cable ModuleDigital Cable Module is called CableCARD™. By attaching the CableCARD, you can receive various digitalservices provid

26Basic adjustment settingsAV input mode menu itemsList of AV menu items to help you withoperationsOPC ...

27Basic adjustment settingsPower Management ... Page 37Speaker Setup ... Page 64Input Signal ...

28Basic adjustment settingsAntenna settingMake sure what kind of connection is made with your TV whenselecting “Air” or “Cable” for ANALOG-A, B and DI

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

29Basic adjustment settingsChannel searchChannel auto search makes the TV look for all channelsviewable in the set area.Press MENU and the MENU screen

30Basic adjustment settingsAntenna Setup – DIGITAL – AirIn order to receive digital air broadcasts, you need adigital broadcast antenna. You can set t

31Basic adjustment settingsFavorite channel settingThis function allows you to program 4 favorite channels,in 4 different categories. By setting the f

32Adjustments for PC sourceBasic adjustment settingscbuttonThe screen dimsFor less contrastFor less brightnessFor less colorintensitySkin tones become

33OPC settingAutomatically adjusts the brightness of the screen.Press c/d to select “Picture”.2Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.1Press a/b to s

34Basic adjustment settingsColor temperatureFor a better white balance, use color temperaturecorrection.45Press a/b to select “Color Temp.”, and thenp

35Basic adjustment settingsMonochromeFor viewing a video in monochrome.DescriptionNormal colorFor viewing in monochromeSelected itemOffOnPress a/b to

36Basic adjustment settingsSound adjustmentYou can adjust the sound quality to your preferencewith the following settings.Press c/d to select “Audio”.

37Basic adjustment settingsNo signal offWhen set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shutdown if no signal inputs for 15 minutes.Press a/b to se

38Basic adjustment settings (DIGITAL)Digital SetupThis setting allows you to set the image of Digitalbroadcasting.Video SetupYou can adjust the settin

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

39Basic adjustment settings (DIGITAL)Audio SetupYou can output digital audio to an AV amp or similardevice whose DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT terminal isconnec

40Important 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

41Using memory cardYou can use memory cards (commercially available)for recording and playing back pictures.• Please use an appropriate PC card adapte

42Using memory cardCard Setup mode menu itemsCardSetupStill Setup Slide ShowFile OperationVideo SetupFormatAudio SelectMy ProgramRec. ModeRepeat PlayP

43Using memory cardInserting a PC card adapter• Press in the EJECT button if it is popped out.• Insert a memory card to a PC card adapterbeforehand. (

44Using 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

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

46Using memory cardProtecting/unprotecting still picture filesYou can protect any file you do not want to delete.56Press a/b to select “File Operation

47Using memory cardRecording a motion pictureUse this setting to record images you are currentlywatching.Record with the settings made in “Rec. Mode”

48Using memory cardPre RecordYou can record the picture slightly before the pointwhere you pressed the record button, enabling you torecord just the s

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

49Using memory cardDeleting a motion picture file56234Press a/b to select “Delete File”, and thenpress ENTER.Press a/b/c/d to select the file you want

50Using external equipmentYou can connect many types of external equipment to your System, like a DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, PC,HDMI equipment

51Using external equipmentConnecting a DVD playerYou can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminals when connecting to a DVD player and ot

52Using external equipmentVCRAV cable(commercially available)Connecting a VCRYou can use the INPUT 3 terminal when connecting a VCR and other audiovis

53Using external equipmentConnecting a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable)You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminals when connecting a D

54Using external equipmentConnecting HDMI equipmentPlease use the INPUT 4 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment.HDMI equipmentHDMI cable(Commerciall

55Using external equipmentConnecting a PCUse the INPUT 5 terminal to connect a PC.NOTE• Refer to page 81 for a list of PC signals compatible with the

56Connecting D-VHS Decks (i.LINKconnection)Using external equipmentAbout i.LINKi.LINK is an interface connection using a serialtransfer system and is

57Using external equipmentSetting the recording mode (i.LINK)• The function for automatically adjusting the recordingmode of connected D-VHS decks can

58Using external equipmentSelecting a D-VHS deck (i.LINK)• In order to control a D-VHS deck from the TV, youmust first choose the D-VHS deck to be con

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

59Using external equipmentDeleting a preset D-VHS deck (i.LINK)• Preset D-VHS decks can be selected from a list.• If a D-VHS deck is connected, it can

60NOTE• Even when a connected D-VHS deck is playing, inputsignal can be switched to digital broadcasting by shiftingthe cursor to the input selection

61Using external equipmentRecording digital programs with a D-VHSdeck (i.LINK)• Before commencing this procedure, the steps in“i.LINK Setup” on page 5

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

63Rear viewUseful adjustment settingsConnecting external speakersWhen using external speakers• Change the speaker setting to external speakers. (Seepa

64Useful adjustment settingsAudio Quality ControlAudio Quality Control automatically optimizes the audioquality to suit internal (supplied) speakers.P

65Useful adjustment settings12Auto Sync. adjustment (PC inputmode only)For automatically adjusting the PC image.Press MENU and the MENU screen display

66Useful adjustment settingsInput SelectPress MENU and the MENU screen displays.123Press c/d to select “Option”.Press a/b to select “Input Select”, an

67Useful adjustment settingsInput LabelLets you set the input terminal displayed using theINPUT SOURCE menu or channel display.Press MENU and the MENU

68Useful adjustment settingsAV MODEAV MODE gives you six viewing options to choosefrom to best match environment of the TV, which canvary due to facto

6ContentsIMPORTANT INFORMATION ………………………1DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER …………………………3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS …………… 3Contents ………………………………………………6Trademarks ……

69Useful adjustment settingsInput signal(1024m768)Input signal(640m480)View mode (for PC input mode)You can select the screen size.aView ModeNormalStr

70Useful adjustment settingsPress MENU and the MENU screen displays.12Press a/b to select “Input Signal” and thenpress ENTER.3Press c/d to select “Set

71Useful 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

72Title Display TypeSelect the CH display when changing channels fordigital broadcasting.1243Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.Press c/d to sele

73Useful adjustment settingsClosed caption• Your TV is equipped with an internal closed caption decoder. Closed caption is the system which allows you

74Useful adjustment settingsCaption SizeSelect a caption size.4Press a/b to select “Caption Size”.Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.12Press c/d

75Useful adjustment settingsForeground ColorSelect a character foreground color.4Press a/b to select “Foreground Color”.Press MENU and the MENU screen

76Useful adjustment settingsBackground OpacitySelect a background opacity value.Press a/b to select “Background Opacity”.4Press c/d to select the desi

77Useful adjustment settingsSecret number setting for parentalcontrol (AV input mode only)Allows you to use a secret number to protect certainsettings

78Useful adjustment settingsChanging the secret numberAllows you to change your current secret number.Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a secretnumber.•

7ContentsSecret number setting for parental control(AV input mode only) ……………………… 77Parental control (setting V-CHIP level) ……… 79How to temporarily r

79Useful adjustment settingsParental control (setting V-CHIP level)V-CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your TV. This tool gives parent

80Useful adjustment settingsVoluntary movie rating system (MPAA)Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.12Press c/d to select “Setup”.Input the 4-digi

81Useful adjustment settingsCanadian Rating Systems• The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications

82Useful adjustment settingsCanadian English ratingsPress a/b to select “Can. English Ratings”,and then press ENTER.Press a/b to adjust the item to yo

83Useful adjustment settingsHow to temporarily release the V-CHIPBLOCK• The V-CHIP BLOCK is working and censors abroadcast, “V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED

84Useful adjustment settingsCenter Channel InputYou can use the display speakers as center speaker when using 5.1ch surrounding sound system.4Press c/

85Other viewing optionsViewing a list of Digital broadcastchannelsYou can view a list of all currently watchable digitalbroadcast channels.Press CH L

86Other viewing optionsTwin picture functionsAllows you to display two pictures on the screen atone time.Twin picture in all casesYou can display two

87Other viewing optionsPresetting remote control functionYou can operate the connected AV products (AVReceiver, Cable Box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, L

88Other viewing optionsManufacturer codesAkaiAudioBroksonicCanonCapehartCraigCurtis MathisDaewooDBXDynatechEmersonFisherFunaiG.E.GoldstarHitachiInstan

8Supplied accessoriesMake sure the following accessories are provided with the product.NOTE• Always use the AC cord supplied with the LCD-TV.RF cable

89Other viewing optionsCable control buttonsWhen the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SAT the cableconverter connected to the Display can operate using1 to 4.1

90Other viewing optionsVCR control buttonsThe remote control unit button will function as followswhen the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is setto

91Other viewing optionsNotice When you change your address• If you change your address, please return theCableCARD to your Cable Provider Company.• Y

92Appendix• No power• Unit cannot be operated.• Remote control unit does notoperate.• Picture is cut off/with sidebarscreen.• When playing back video

93AppendixPC compatibility chartApple and Macintosh are registered trademarksof Apple Computer, Inc.DDC is a registered trademark of Video Electronics

94RS-232C port specificationsReturn codeCommand 4-digits Parameter 4-digitsPC Control of the TV• When a program is set, the Display can be controlled

95Command table• Commands not indicated here are not guaranteed to operate.CONTROL ITEM COMMANDPARAMETERCONTROL CONTENTSPOWER SETTING It shifts to sta

96AppendixItem Model: LC-37GD4UTVFunctionAmerican TV Standard ATSC/NTSC SystemVHF/UHFVHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69chCATV 1-125chAudio multiplex BTSC SystemTer

97Dimensional drawingsUnit: inch/(mm)Display LC-37GD4U363/32 (917)433/8 (1102)25 (635)219/16 (548)1413/64 (361)323/8 (822.6)181/4 (463.8)315/16(100)26

98125/64 (307)315/16(100)2613/32 (671)4 (102)279/16 (700.4)1535/64 (395.1)1255/64 (327)319/32 (795)229/32 (566)3837/64 (980)433/64 (115)187/8 (480)755