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LC - 26GA5U
LC - 32GA5U
LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION
TÉLÉVISEUR ACL
TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LIQUIDO
TELEVISOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO
OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO
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- Page 1 LC - 26GA5U LC - 32GA5U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LIQUIDO TELEVISOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO Products that have earned the ENERGY STARb are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
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Page 2: Important Information
LC-26GA5U LC-32GA5U 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. • Some items may be grayed out. They are not selectable. •... -
Page 3: Trademarks
To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-26GA5U SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-32GA5U 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. -
Page 4: Dear Sharp Customer
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 Precautions 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. - Page 5 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.
- Page 6 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 antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
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Page 7: Quick Reference
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. - Page 8 AQUOS TELEVISION FROM THE OUTLET AND REPEAT THE INSTALLATION STEPS. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION for EZ setup and basic channel setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for other device connections (DVD, VCR, AUDIO, etc) in your AQUOS operation manual.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Useful adjustment settings ……………………… 33 Trademarks …………………………………………… 2 Image position (AV input mode only) ……… 33 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ………………………… 3 Moving the picture on the screen …………… 33 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS …………… 3 Auto Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) … 34 QUICK REFERENCE …………………………………... -
Page 10: Supplied Accessories
• 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. -
Page 11: Part Names
Part names VOLUME buttons (VOLl/k ) POWER (On/Off) CHANNEL buttons button (CHs/r) INPUT button OPC sensor Remote control sensor OPC indicator POWER indicator *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 23.) LC-26/32GA5U(E)-01-13 04.9.15, 7:42 AM... - Page 12 Part names INPUT 3 terminals MONITOR OUTPUT terminals INPUT 1 terminals INPUT 2 terminals AC INPUT terminal RS-232C terminal Antenna input terminal INPUT 5 terminals SYSTEM RESET** RESET* INPUT 4 terminal * Press RESET if the TV cannot return to its original state after performing various operations. •...
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Page 13: Remote Control Unit
Part names Remote control unit TV POWER: Switch the TV power on or standby. (See page 14.) DISPLAY: Display the channel information. SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on and off. External equipment operational buttons: Operate the external equipment. -
Page 14: Preparation
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 •... -
Page 15: Watching Tv
Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program 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. -
Page 16: Initial Setup
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. -
Page 17: Simple Button Operations For Changing Channels
Watching TV I Using FLASHBACK on the remote control Simple button operations for unit changing channels Press FLASHBACK to switch the currently tuned channel to the previously tuned channel. You can change channels in several ways. Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the currently tuned channel. -
Page 18: Simple Button Operations For Changing Volume/Sound
Watching TV I Using MUTE on the remote control unit Simple button operations for changing volume/sound Mutes the current sound output. I Changing the volume You can change the volume on the TV or on the remote control unit. Press MUTE. VOL l/k •... -
Page 19: Setting Mts/Sap Stereo Mode
Watching TV Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode NOTE • MTS only operates while in TV mode. The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program. This feature You can change MTS as is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). -
Page 20: Basic Adjustment Settings
Basic adjustment settings AV input mode menu items PC input mode menu items List of AV menu items to help you with List of PC menu items to help you with operations operations Picture Picture OPC ..........Page 23 OPC ..........Page 23 Backlight ........ -
Page 21: Ez Setup
Basic adjustment settings Channel setup EZ setup If initial setup does not memorize all the channels in You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the preset channels. your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channels. Language setting Antenna setting Select from among 3 languages: English, French and... -
Page 22: Favorite Channel Setting
Basic adjustment settings Channel memory setting Delete favorite channel Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press EDIT and the favorite channel screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “1 Data Clear”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “CH Setup”, and then Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you press ENTER. -
Page 23: Picture Adjustments
Basic adjustment settings Picture adjustments Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Press c/d to select “Picture”. Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired position. -
Page 24: Opc Setting
Basic adjustment settings OPC setting Color temperature Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. For a better white balance, use color temperature correction. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Repeat steps 1 and 2 in C.M.S. (Color Management System). Press c/d to select “Picture”. -
Page 25: Y/C
Basic adjustment settings 3D-Y/C Film Mode (3:2 pull-down) Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl Automatically detects a film-based source (originally and cross color noise. encoded at 24 frames/second), analyzes it then recreates each still film frame for high-definition picture quality. -
Page 26: Sound Adjustment
Basic adjustment settings Sound adjustment Dolby virtual You can adjust the sound quality to your preference You can enjoy the SURROUND 2ch stereo with Dolby with the following settings. Pro Logic II technology. VIRTUAL DOLBY SURROUND is a technology certified by Dolby Laboratories that creates a virtualized surround sound experience from two speakers using Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II. -
Page 27: Power Control
Basic adjustment settings Power control for PC source Power control Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power management Power control for AV source When set, the power will automatically shut down. No signal off When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut Repeat steps 1 and 2 in No signal off. -
Page 28: Using External Equipment
Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV, like a DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, PC, HDMI equipment, game console and camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. Selecting the INPUT signal Displaying an external equipment image Explanation here is for the setting when connecting... -
Page 29: Connecting A Dvd Player
Using external equipment Connecting a DVD player You can use the INPUT 1 to INPUT 5 terminals when connecting to a DVD player and other audiovisual equipment. When using component cable. (INPUT 1 or 2) Audio cable Component video cable (commercially (commercially available) available) -
Page 30: Connecting A Vcr, Game Console Or Camcorder
Using external equipment Connecting a VCR, game console or camcorder A VCR, game console, camcorder and some other audiovisual equipment are conveniently connected using the INPUT 1 to 3 terminals. NOTE • The S-video terminal has priority over the video terminals. (INPUT 3 only) AV cable S-video cable (commercially available) -
Page 31: Connecting A Digital Tv Stb
Using external equipment Connecting a Digital TV STB You can use the INPUT 1 to INPUT 5 terminals when connecting a Digital TV STB and other audiovisual equipment. When using component cable. (INPUT 1 or 2) Audio cable Component video cable (commercially (commercially available) available) -
Page 32: Connecting Hdmi Equipment
Using external equipment Connecting HDMI equipment You can use the INPUT 4 terminal when connecting an HDMI equipment. HDMI cable (Commercially available) HDMI equipment Displaying an image from HDMI equipment Press a/b to select the desired item and To watch an HDMI equipment image, select press ENTER. -
Page 33: Connecting A Pc
Using external equipment Connecting a PC Use the INPUT 5 terminal to connect a PC. NOTE • Refer to page 56 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV. ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable DVI cable (Commercially available) (commercially available) PC with DVI terminal ø... -
Page 34: Useful Adjustment Settings
Useful adjustment settings Image position (AV input mode Moving the picture on the screen only) You can move the picture around on the screen. For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical Press a/b/c/d to move an image on the screen to position. -
Page 35: Auto Sync. Adjustment (Pc Input Mode Only)
Useful adjustment settings Auto Sync. adjustment (PC input Fine Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) mode only) For automatically adjusting the PC image. Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to change image position using Auto Sync. In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed to optimize the image. -
Page 36: Input Select
Useful adjustment settings Input Select DVI input signal setting Press INPUT to select INPUT5. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. INPUT button Selecting input source Press a/b to select “Input Select”, and then Use this menu to select the input source. press ENTER. -
Page 37: Input Label
Useful adjustment settings Picture flip Input Label You can set the orientation of the picture. Lets you set the input terminal displayed using the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press INPUT to select INPUT1. Press c/d to select “Setup”. -
Page 38: Av Mode
Useful adjustment settings AV MODE View mode for 4:3 Programs AV MODE gives you six viewing options to choose from the best match environment of the TV, which can Press VIEW MODE. vary due to factors like room brightness, type of •... -
Page 39: View Mode (For Pc Input Mode)
Useful adjustment settings View mode (for PC input mode) Input signal (640m480) You can select the screen size. View Mode NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page Normal 32.) • Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type. Zoom Stretch Dot by Dot... -
Page 40: Input Signal (For Pc Input Mode)
Useful adjustment settings Input signal (for PC input mode) Digital Noise Reduction • Some input signals may have to be registered manually Produces a clearer video image. to display properly. • The pairs of input signals (resolutions) in the list below are not distinguishable when received. -
Page 41: Output Select
Useful adjustment settings Output Select Sleep timer Allows you to select what controls the audio output. Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Output Select”, and then press ENTER. -
Page 42: Closed Caption
Useful adjustment settings Closed caption • Your TV is equipped with an internal closed caption decoder. Closed caption is the system which allows you to view conversations, narration, and sound effects in TV programs and home videos as subtitles on your TV. •... -
Page 43: Caption Size
Useful adjustment settings Caption Size Foreground Color Select a caption size. Select a character foreground color. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Caption Size. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Foreground Color”. Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and Press c/d to select the desired color. -
Page 44: Foreground Opacity
Useful adjustment settings Foreground Opacity Background Opacity Select a foreground opacity value. Select a background opacity value. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Foreground Opacity. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Background Opacity”. Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and Press c/d to select the desired value. -
Page 45: Secret Number Setting For Parental Control (Av Input Mode Only)
Useful adjustment settings Setting parental control status Secret number setting for parental control (AV input mode only) Used to enable or disable the parental control function. Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a secret settings from being accidentally changed. - Page 46 Useful adjustment settings Changing the secret number Clearing the secret number Allows you to change your current secret number. Allows you to clear your secret number. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a Secret Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a secret Number.
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Page 47: Parental Control (Setting V-Chip Level)
Useful adjustment settings Parental control (setting V-CHIP level) V-CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your TV. This tool gives parents a great degree of control over broadcasts accessed by their children. It allows parents to select programs judged suitable for child viewing while blocking ones judged not suitable. - Page 48 Useful adjustment settings Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines) Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Voluntary movie Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. rating system (MPAA). Press a/b to select “TV Guidelines”, and Press c/d to select “Setup”. then press ENTER.
- Page 49 Useful adjustment settings Canadian Rating Systems • The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programming. • While violence is the most important content element to be rated, the structure developed takes into consideration other program content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes.
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Page 50: How To Temporarily Release The V-Chip Block
Useful adjustment settings Canadian English ratings How to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. • The V-CHIP BLOCK is working and censors a broadcast, “V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED.” displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press ENTER while the V-CHIP is working and then the secret number setting menu displays. -
Page 51: Other Viewing Options
Other viewing options Picture and still image Presetting remote control function You can display two same-sized pictures – one moving You can operate the connected AV products (AV and one still. Receiver, Cable Box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, LD) using the presetting manufacturer function for your remote control unit. - Page 52 Dynatech Proscan Emerson 21, 32, 35 03, 24 Fisher 09, 10, 11 Samsung 07, 12 28, 29 01, 10 Funai Sharp 05, 25 G.E. Sony Goldstar Toshiba Hitachi 06, 47 Yamaha Instant Replay Zenith JC Penney 04, 06, 24, 30...
- Page 53 Other viewing options Cable control buttons When the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SAT the cable converter connected to the TV can operate using 1 to SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off. 0 – 9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch.
- Page 54 Other viewing options VCR control buttons The remote control unit button will function as follows when the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is set to VCR. • When the input selector button having the same number as the input terminal connecting the VCR is pressed, the VCR can operate using 1 to 8.
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Page 55: Appendix
• Installing the TV requires special skill that should only be performed by qualified service personnel. Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves. SHARP bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury. -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 14.) If the indicator on the TV does not light up, press TV POWER on the remote control unit. •... -
Page 57: Pc Compatibility Chart
Appendix PC compatibility chart PC/MAC Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency VESA Standard 31.5 kHz 60 Hz 640 x 400 37.9 kHz 85 Hz 31.5 kHz 60 Hz 720 x 400 37.9 kHz 85 Hz 31.5 kHz 60 Hz 37.9 kHz 72 Hz 640 x 480 37.5 kHz... -
Page 58: Rs-232C Port Specifications
Appendix RS-232C port specifications PC Control of the TV • When a program is set, the TV can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/AV) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing. -
Page 59: Command Table
Appendix Response code format Normal response Return code (0DH) Problem response (communication error or incorrect command) Return code (0DH) Command table • About the command except being indicated here, it is outside the guarantee range of operation. CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS POWER SETTING P O W R... -
Page 60: Specifications
(m2), Cable clamp (m1), Cable tie (m1) • As part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units. -
Page 61: Dimensional Drawings
Dimensional drawings (421) Unit: inch/(mm) LC-26GA5U (519) (57) (108) (848) (568) (100) (210) (278) (473) LC-32GA5U (677) (109) (108) (980) (700.4) (200) (214) (307) LC-26/32GA5U(E)-54-63 04.9.15, 7:52 AM... -
Page 62: How To Set The Factory Presets
HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS Check that the power indicator is not on. Remove the AC cord and switch off the power. Press and hold down RESET at the same time as you re-insert the AC Cord into the outlet and switch on the TV. All setting items (except TV channel) return to the factory presetting. -
Page 63: Calling For Service
Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. - Page 64 (b) Any Sharp product tampered with, modified, adjusted or repaired by any party other than Sharp, Sharp’s Authorized Service Centres or Sharp’s Authorized Servicing Dealers. (c) Damage caused or repairs required as a result of the use with items not specified or approved by Sharp, including but not limited to head cleaning tapes and chemical cleaning agents.
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