Sharp LC-37DB5U

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OPERATION MANUAL
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrow-head
symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within a
triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
IMPORTANT:
To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record
the TV’s model and serial numbers in the space
provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the
TV.
Model No.:
Serial No.:
• The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation
manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly
from the actual operations.
• Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out.
LC-37DB5U
LC-37DB5U(E)-01-13 05.8.1, 0:33 PM1

Sharp LC-37DB5U Specifications

General

Brand	Sharp
Model	LC-37DB5U
Category	LCD TV
Language	English

Summary

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safety Warnings and Symbols

Key warnings about fire, electric shock, and symbol explanations for safe operation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Precautions

Comprehensive safety guidelines for installation, operation, and cleaning to prevent hazards.

Additional Safety Information

Specific safety advice regarding power sources, overloading, object entry, and damage requiring service.

QUICK REFERENCE

Part Names: Remote Control

Watching TV: Power Operations

Turning On and Off

Describes how to turn the TV on and off, including power indicator status and standby mode.

Watching TV: Initial Setup Process

Setup Steps

Guides through first-time setup, language selection, and automatic channel scanning.

Watching TV: Channel Operations

Changing Channels

Watching TV: Audio Operations

Volume Control and Muting

Basic Adjustment Settings

Picture Adjustments

Lists picture settings like Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, and Sharpness.

Sound Adjustments

Basic Adjustment Settings: EZ Setup

EZ Setup Process

Guides on running the EZ Setup process for language, antenna, and channel memorization.

Basic Adjustment Settings: Channel Management

Channel and Antenna Setup

Details channel memory settings and digital antenna setup for signal strength.

Basic Adjustment Settings: Picture Controls

Basic Adjustment Settings: Advanced Picture

Advanced Picture Options

Basic Adjustment Settings: Sound Controls

Using External Equipment: Input Selection

Selecting the INPUT Signal

Guides on selecting input sources for connected external devices like DVD players or VCRs.

Using External Equipment: Connections

Connecting AV Devices

Using External Equipment: HDMI

Displaying an Image from HDMI Equipment

Details connecting HDMI equipment and configuring signal types for optimal display.

Useful Adjustment Settings: Image Position

Image Position Adjustment

Useful Adjustment Settings: Input Signal Type

Selecting Input Source

Useful Adjustment Settings: Viewing Modes

AV Mode Selection

Useful Adjustment Settings: Closed Captions

Closed Caption Display

Useful Adjustment Settings: Caption Customization

Caption Setup

Useful Adjustment Settings: Parental Controls

Secret Number Setup

Guides on setting a 4-digit secret number to protect TV settings from unauthorized changes.

Parental Control Status

Enables or disables the parental control function using the registered secret number.

Useful Adjustment Settings: Secret Number Management

Changing Secret Number

Clearing Secret Number

Useful Adjustment Settings: V-Chip System

Movie Rating System (MPAA)

Explains the MPAA rating system for blocking movies based on age appropriateness.

TV Parental Guidelines

Details the TV rating system for blocking programs based on age and content.

Useful Adjustment Settings: Rating System Configuration

MPAA and TV Guidelines Setup

Guides on setting MPAA movie ratings and TV parental guidelines to block content.

Useful Adjustment Settings: V-Chip Block Management

Temporarily Releasing V-Chip Block

Instructions on how to temporarily disable the V-Chip block for specific broadcasts.

Appendix: Troubleshooting

Common TV Issues

Provides solutions for common problems like no power, unit operation failure, remote issues, and picture/sound anomalies.

Digital Broadcast Troubleshooting

Addresses error messages related to broadcast reception and suggests antenna checks.

Appendix: RS-232 C Control

RS-232 C Port Specifications

Appendix: RS-232 C Command Table

Command Table

Appendix: Specifications

Appendix: Factory Reset

How to Set Factory Presets