Sharp LC-32LB370U User Manual

USER GUIDE
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LC-32LB370U/LC-50LB370U
Full HD LED 1080p TV
32"
50"
CLASS
(31.5" Diagonal)
(49.7" Diagonal)
1080p

Sharp LC-32LB370U Specifications

General

Comb filter	3D
Screen shape	Flat
Response time	- ms
Display diagonal	31.5 \
Display brightness	- cd/m²
LED backlighting type	Direct-LED
Supported video modes	1080p
Contrast ratio (dynamic)	2000000:1
Screen format adjustments	16:9
Supported graphics resolutions	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Motion interpolation technology	-
3D type	Active
Tuner type	Analog & digital
Number of tuners	2 tuner(s)
Analog signal format system	NTSC
Digital signal format system	ATSC
Audio system	DTS Sound
Audio decoders	DTS
RMS rated power	5 W
Number of speakers	2
HDMI ports quantity	3
DVI-D ports quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	Aquos Link
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	ENG, ESP, FRE
Product color	Black
Panel mounting interface	100 x 100 mm
AC input voltage	120 V
AC input frequency	60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)	1 W
Power consumption (typical)	47 W

Weight and Dimensions

Depth (with stand)	184 mm
Height (with stand)	464 mm
Weight (with stand)	5100 g
Depth (without stand)	64 mm
Width (without stand)	727 mm
Height (without stand)	437 mm
Weight (without stand)	4900 g

Summary

Child Safety

Television Placement Safety

Guidelines for safe TV placement and handling to prevent injury.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Covers warnings about water, heat, ventilation, and electrical hazards.

Usage and Handling Guidelines

Instructions for proper cord protection, attachments, and handling.

Technical Notes and Warnings

Includes servicing, grounding, condensation, and mobile phone warnings.

Power and Servicing Information

Power Source and Servicing

Details on power source, servicing instructions, and damage requiring service.

Grounding and Condensation

Guidance on outdoor antenna grounding, CATV installation, and condensation.

Warnings and Directives

Covers mobile phone warnings, end-of-life disposal, and non-active pixels.

Wall-Mounting the TV

Bracket Installation Warnings

Cautions regarding wall-mount bracket installation and safety.

Mounting Hole Specifications

Details on mounting hole dimensions and screw types for wall mounting.

Installing the TV Stand

Stand Installation Steps

Step-by-step guide for attaching the TV stand.

Stand Installation Notes

Important notes regarding stand installation and storage.

TV Side Connections

HDMI Ports

Describes the function and connection for HDMI 3, HDMI 2, and HDMI 1/ARC ports.

USB Port

Explains the use of the USB port for flash drives and picture files.

TV Back Connections

Audio Output Ports

Details the /AUDIO OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT ports.

Antenna and AV Inputs

Explains the ANT/CABLE jack and Y/VIDEO, PB/PR, L/R audio jacks.

Remote Control Functions

Remote Control Buttons

Identifies and explains the function of each button on the remote.

Remote Control Usage Notes

Provides important cautions and notes for using the remote.

TV Components Overview

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the TV package.

Front Panel Buttons

Explains the function of the buttons located on the front of the TV.

Connecting a Cable or Satellite Box

HDMI Connection (Best)

Step-by-step guide for connecting to a cable/satellite box using HDMI.

Connecting via Component Video

Component Video Connection (Better)

Instructions for connecting devices using component video cables.

Connecting via AV (Composite)

AV Composite Video Connection (Good)

Steps for connecting devices using AV composite video cables.

Connecting via Coaxial Cable

Coaxial Connection (Good)

Guide for connecting to TV using a coaxial cable.

Connecting Antenna or Cable TV (No Box)

Antenna/Cable TV Setup

Instructions for connecting antenna or cable TV directly to the TV.

Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray Player

HDMI Connection for Players

Steps to connect DVD or Blu-ray players using HDMI.

Connecting DVD/Blu-ray via Component Video

Component Video for Players

Instructions for connecting players using component video cables.

Connecting DVD/Blu-ray via AV Composite

AV Composite for Players

Steps for connecting players using AV composite video cables.

Connecting a Game Console

HDMI Connection for Game Consoles

Guide for connecting game consoles using HDMI.

Connecting Game Console via Component Video

Component Video for Consoles

Instructions for connecting game consoles using component video.

Connecting Game Console via AV Composite

AV Composite for Consoles

Steps for connecting game consoles using AV composite video.

Connecting a Computer

HDMI Connection for Computers

Guide for connecting computers using HDMI.

Connecting a USB Flash Drive

USB Flash Drive Connection

Steps for connecting and using a USB flash drive for photos.

Connecting Headphones

Headphone Connection

Instructions for connecting headphones to the audio out jack.

Connecting External Audio Devices

Digital Audio Connection

Steps for connecting speakers/sound bars via digital audio.

Connecting External Audio Devices

Analog Audio Connection

Instructions for connecting speakers/sound bars via analog audio.

Connecting a Home Theater System

Multi-Device Home Theater Setup

Diagram showing connections for a multi-device home theater system.

Connecting the TV Power

Power Cord Connection

Steps to connect the AC power cord to the TV and power outlet.

Using the Remote Control

Installing Remote Control Batteries

Guide on how to insert batteries into the remote control.

Aiming the Remote Control

Advice on pointing the remote control towards the TV sensor.

Universal Remote Control Setup

Programming Universal Remotes

Instructions for programming universal remote controls for the TV.

Viewing Remote Control Codes

How to access and view universal remote control codes on the TV.

Initial TV Setup

First-Time TV Power On

Steps for turning on the TV and starting the initial setup wizard.

Customizing TV Settings

Guide to customizing settings like region, language, and time during setup.

Completing the Initial Setup Wizard

Channel Setup Wizard

Steps for setting up channels, including cable, antenna, or none.

Labeling Input Sources

How to label connected devices for easier input selection.

Understanding the On-Screen Menu

On-Screen Menu Navigation

Overview of how to navigate through the TV's on-screen menus.

Picture and Sound Menus

Explains the Picture and Sound menu options.

Navigating TV Menus

Menu Navigation Controls

Explains how to use remote buttons to navigate menus.

Accessing Specific Menus

Shows how to access Channels, Settings, and Photos menus.

Managing TV Channels and Volume

Selecting and Viewing Channels

How to select channels, view information, and adjust volume.

Using CEC Control

Explains how to use HDMI CEC for device control.

Advanced CEC Settings

Enabling/Disabling CEC Control

Steps to turn the main CEC Control feature on or off.

Auto Power Settings

How to configure Device Auto Power Off and TV Auto Power On.

CEC Device Management

Audio Return Channel Control

How to turn the Audio Return Channel feature on or off.

Listing CEC-Compatible Devices

How to view a list of connected CEC-compatible devices.

Managing CEC Devices

Selecting CEC-Compatible Devices

Steps to select a CEC-compatible device from a list.

Accessing CEC Device Root Menu

How to open the root menu of a CEC-compatible device.

Using USB Flash Drives

USB Mode and Photo Browsing

How to switch to USB mode and browse photo files.

Viewing Photos from USB

Viewing Favorite Photos

How to browse and view favorite photos from a USB drive.

Viewing Photos in Slideshow

Steps to start and control a photo slideshow from USB.

Adjusting Picture Settings

Picture Adjustment Options

Explains settings like Backlight, Brightness, Contrast, and Color.

Advanced Picture Settings

Details on advanced settings like Tint, Sharpness, and custom picture modes.

Adjusting Picture Aspect Ratio

Aspect Ratio Settings

Explains various aspect ratio options like Normal, Zoom, Wide, and Cinema.

Auto View Mode

How to use the Auto View Mode for automatic aspect ratio adjustment.

Adjusting Sound Settings

Sound Mode Selection

How to select different sound modes like Standard, Movie, and Music.

Sound Feature Explanations

Explains features like Voice, Balance, Bass, and Treble.

Selecting Audio Output

Audio Output Modes

How to select audio output modes like Headphones, Analog TV, and Surround Sound.

Managing Channel Settings

Automatic Channel Scanning

Steps to perform an automatic scan for available channels.

Channel List Management

Hiding Channels

How to hide channels from the channel list to skip them.

Favorite Channel Lists

Setting Up Favorite Channels

How to create and manage a list of favorite channels.

Viewing Favorite Channels

How to access and select channels from the favorite list.

Channel Labeling

Adding/Changing Channel Labels

Steps to add or change labels for TV channels.

Signal Strength and Parental Controls

Checking Digital Signal Strength

How to check the digital signal strength for optimal picture quality.

Setting Up Parental Controls

Guide to setting up parental controls and passwords.

Parental Control Features

Blocking Unrated TV Content

How to block TV programs that do not have a rating.

Setting Parental Control Passwords

Steps for changing the parental control password.

Parental Control Levels

Setting US and Canadian Ratings

How to set parental control levels based on US and Canadian ratings.

Parental Rating System Configuration

Configuring V-Chip Ratings

How to configure V-Chip ratings for US and Canadian content.

Locking TV Buttons

Button Lock Functionality

How to lock the physical buttons on the TV using the remote.

Closed Captioning Settings

Analog Closed Captioning

How to select analog closed captioning modes (CC1-CC4).

Digital Closed Captioning

How to select digital closed captioning modes.

Customizing Digital Closed Captioning

Digital CC Style and Font

How to customize digital closed captioning style, font, and colors.

Adjusting Time Settings

Setting the TV Clock

Steps to set the current time and date on the TV.

Time and Sleep Timer Settings

Setting the Sleep Timer

How to set the sleep timer to automatically turn off the TV.

Menu and Input Settings

Adjusting Menu Language

How to change the TV's menu language.

Input Sensor Configuration

How to turn the Input Sensor on or off for auto input detection.

Input Labeling and Maintenance

Labeling Input Sources

How to label connected input sources for easier identification.

Cleaning the TV

Instructions for cleaning the TV cabinet and screen.

Troubleshooting and System Information

Viewing System Information

How to access and view the TV's system information.

Learning More About Troubleshooting

Guidance on where to find more information for troubleshooting.

TV Firmware and Settings Reset

Updating TV Firmware

Steps to update the TV's firmware using a USB flash drive.

Restoring Default Settings

How to reset all TV settings to their factory defaults.

Video and Audio Troubleshooting

Picture Issues Troubleshooting

Solutions for common picture problems like no screen display or poor quality.

Audio Issues Troubleshooting

Solutions for common audio problems like no sound or poor sound quality.

Advanced Video/Audio Troubleshooting

Screen Display Problems

Solutions for screen issues like dots, lines, or double images.

Sound and Audio Cable Issues

Troubleshooting for sound issues and audio cable connections.

Remote Control and General Troubleshooting

Remote Control Not Working

Solutions for problems where the remote control is not functioning.

General Troubleshooting Tips

Common issues like no channels or error messages.

CEC Compatible Device Issues

CEC Device Not Displaying

Troubleshooting steps when a CEC device does not appear on the TV.

CEC Device Not Turning On/Off

Solutions for issues with CEC devices not turning on or off with the TV.

Advanced CEC Device Troubleshooting

Audio Return Channel CEC Setting

How to manage the Audio Return Channel CEC setting.

CEC Device Not Supported

What to do if a device is not supported by the CEC feature.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions and Weight

Detailed dimensions and weight of the TV with and without stand.

Display and Screen Specs

Information on display type, resolution, refresh rate, and aspect ratio.

Power and Input Specs

Details on power consumption, input type, and power requirements.

Miscellaneous Specs

Includes specs for Wi-Fi, Internet, OSD languages, and VESA mounts.

Legal Notices and Trademarks

FCC Compliance Statement

Legal compliance information regarding FCC rules and radio frequency.

Dolby and DTS Licensing

Information on Dolby Digital, DTS, and HDMI licensing.

Open Source Software

Details about open source software used in the product.

Warranty Information

One-Year Limited Warranty

Details of the limited warranty coverage for Sharp Televisions.

Warranty Coverage Exclusions

List of conditions and situations not covered by the warranty.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

Instructions on how to get warranty service and contact support.