Video Features
Audio Features
PC/USB Connections
Convenient Features
Remote Control
Mounting Options

Video Features

LCD Panel: Sharp's 32" Class (31.5" Diagonal) LC-32D47UA LCD TV provides a true 16:9 Aspect ratio LCD panel (1366 x 768) for high brightness, a high contrast ratio, low-reflection glare protection, and wide viewing angles, with a 6ms response time.

• 720p: The LCD television displays all inputs at a resolution of 720p (1366 x 768).
• High Brightness: The Sharp TVs LCD panel is very bright, so you can put it virtually anywhere - even near windows, doors, or other light sources; and the picture is still vivid.
• Spectral Contrast Engine: Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology provides high contrast ratios for incredible images whether you are watching dark or bright scenes.
• Wide Viewing Angles: Viewing Angles are wide (176º H x 176º V) so you can view the Sharp LCD TV from practically anywhere in the room.
• 6ms Response Time: The Sharp TV offers a 6ms response time for clear fast moving images.

Built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC Tuners: The Sharp LC-32D47UA offers built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners for DTV and available analog TV viewing.

Vide Inputs: The Sharp LCD TV features HDMI, component, S-video, and composite video inputs.

• 3 HDMI Inputs: The three HDMI inputs (2 rear/1 side) can be used to connect a Blu-ray player, Game console, HDTV or Satellite Set-top box with an HDMI output. One of the HDMI inputs can also be used to connect a device with a DVI output (a DVI-to-HDMI adapter cable is necessary). If a DVI-equipped device is used, a separate audio cable will also be needed from the device to the shared PC stereo minijack audio input. No audio cables are needed for an HDMI-equipped device. The same HDMI input can also be used to connect a PC to this TV. The HDMI jacks will accept 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i signals
• 2 Component Video Inputs: The two rear-panel Component Video inputs will accept 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i signals.
• S Video Input: The rear-panel S-video jack will accept 480i signals (only). The S-video and one of the component video input jacks share the same audio/video input (Input 2).
• Composite Video Input: The side-panel composite video jack will accept 480i signals (only).

View Modes: The TV offers the following view modes to suit the current type of video signal.

• Stretch: Suitable for viewing 1.78:1 aspect-ratio HD programs. When viewing 1.85:1 programs, the stretch mode will still show very think black bands at the  top and bottom of the screen.
• S. Stretch (Smart Stretch): Suitable for stretching 4:3 programs to fill the screen.
• Zoom: Suitable for viewing wide-screen 2.35:1 anamorphic DVDs in full screen.
• Side Bar: Suitable for viewing conventional 4:3 programs in their normal format.
• Dot-by-Dot (for PC/HDMI mode only): Detects the resolution of the signal of the image and it will be shown on the screen with the same amount of pixels.

Video Modes: The Sharp TV offers the various video modes to better suit the content you are viewing. You can choose from the following.

• Standard: For a highly defined image in normal lighting.
• Movie: For viewing movies with low light.
• Game: Lowers image brightness for easier viewing.
• PC: Suited for using the LCD TV as a computer monitor.
• User: Allows you to customize settings for each input source. You can adjust the following - Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, and Sharpness.
• Dynamic: For a clear-cut image emphasizing high contrast, useful for sports viewing.
• Dynamic (Fixed): Changes the image and sound settings to the factory preset values. No adjustments are allowed.

Advanced Picture Settings: This TV provides various advanced functions for optimizing the picture.

• C.M.S. (Color Management System): Color tone is managed using the six-color adjustment setting. You can adjust Hue (adjust reddish and bluish tones), Saturation (increases or decreases saturation of color), and Value (increases or decrease brightness).
• Color Temperature: The television's Color Temperature control adjusts the white balance of the TV. White balance can be adjusted between a maximum of +30 and a minimum of -30 for each color temperature (R,G,B).
• Active Contrast: Automatically adjusts the image contrast according to the scene.
• Gamma Adjustment: Adjusts the differences of picture tones between bright parts and dark parts. The adjustment range of the gamma can be set to a maximum of +2 and a minimum of -2.
• Black Level: Adjust on-screen black level to your preferred level (High or Low).
• Film Mode (3:2 pull-down): Automatically detects a film-base source (originally encoded at 24 fps), analyzes it, and then recreates each still film frame for high-definition picture quality.
• DNR: Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) produces a clear video image by reducing noise artifacts.
• 3D-Y/C (Composite and analog broadcasts): Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross color noise.
• Monochrome: For viewing a video in  monochrome.

OPC (Optical Picture Control): Optical Picture Control automatically adjust the brightness of the screen. The Optical Picture Control (OPC) sense the surround light and automatically adjusts the backlight brightness. The brightness level range of the OPC sensor's automatic adjustments can be set according to your preferences. The adjustment range of the OPC sensor can be set to a maximum of +16 and a minimum of -16.

Audio Features

Audio Settings: You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings.

• Bass & Treble: You can adjust the Bass, Treble, and Balance of the unit's built-in stereo speakers to your preference.
• Surround: The dynamic presence and sound created offers a more enjoyable listening experience by broadening the soundstage.
• Bass Enhancer: This function allows you to enjoy bass-enhanced sound.

Analog Audio Output: The Sharp LC-32D47UA is equipped with a rear-panel 3.5mm stereo minijack output for connecting the TV to your stereo receiver.

Digital Audio Output: The rear-panel optical digital output on the rear panel will output Dolby Digital (when available) or 2 channel PCM. The TV's optical digital terminal will output audio from the television's antenna, HDMI, and RCA inputs.

PC/USB Connection

PC Input: This rear-panel input consists of a stereo mini-jack and an analog RGB (D-Sub 15-pin) jack. This jack allows you to connect a personal computer with a D-Sub 15-pin output. When using the RGB (D-Sub 15-pin) jack, you must use the PC Audio 3.5mm input for your audio connection. The Sharp TV supports the following PC resolutions - 1024 x 768 or 1360 x 768.

USB Port: There is a side-panel USB for software updates only.

Convenient Features

Favorite Channel: This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels, in 4 different categories. By setting the favorite channels in advance, you can select your favorite channels quicker and easier from the included remote control.

Closed Captions (Analog and Digital): The TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. It allows you to view conversations, narrations, and sound effects as subtitles on the screen. Digital Closed Caption service is a new caption service available only on digital TV programs. It is a more flexible system than the original Closed Caption system, because it allows a variety of caption sizes and font styles.

V-Chip: V-Chip is an electronic filtering device built into the 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. It does so automatically once you activate the V-Chip feature. The Sharp TV offers an 8-level rating system for TV and movie programming protected by a 4-digit password.

Energy Star Compliant: Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency. By being Energy Star compliant you are assured that this Sharp television is helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money.

Power Control Settings: Power control settings allows you to save energy.

• Power Saving: This function allows you to set the Power Saving level in order to decrease the power consumption and increase the backlight lifespan. The Power Saving feature can be set to Standard, Advanced, or Off.
• No Signal Off: The power will automatically shut down if there is no signal for 15 minutes.
• No Operation Off: The power will automatically shut down if there is no operation for 30 minutes or 3 hours.

Sleep Timer: The Sleep Timer function allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby mode. You can set the sleep timer to 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.

Remote Control

TV/DVD Only Remote: The supplied IR remote control is designed to only operate the Sharp TV. You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 17 feet (30-degree angle) from TV with a direct line of sight.

Mounting Options

Pedestal Stand: The Sharp TV includes an unattached pedestal stand which can be installed using the supplied hardware, so you can place the unit on your stand, shelf, or cabinet. The TV weighs 28.7 lbs with the stand attached.

Wall Mounting: The TV has four threaded inserts on the back for use with an optional wall-mount bracket. The spacing of the mounting holes is VESA 200 (200mm horizontal x 200mm vertical) in accordance with the industry standards set by the Video Electronics Standards Association. The threaded inserts require M6 (6mm) machine screws (not supplied). The television weighs 26.5 lbs without the stand.