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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORATION LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO TELEVISOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO Printed in Mexico Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR Imprimé...
LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION 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. IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-20D30U. 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.
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 PRECAUTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) ■ Cleaning—Unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. Use a damp cloth to clean the product. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. ■ Water and moisture—Do not use the product near water, such as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink and laundry tub, swimming pool and in a wet basement.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) ■ 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. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect 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.
8 • The AC cord enclosed in this product is for 110-125V. For using it on the 125-240V AC, please consult the following. SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 6100 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 230, Miami, Florida 33126, U.S.A. PICTURE Adjustments ... 22 COLOR TEMPERATURE ...
Before Using the LCD TV Set To use your LCD TV set, perform steps below. Check the supplied accessories. (See page 6.) Insert two “AAA” size batteries into the remote control. (See page 8.) • Open the battery cover, and then insert batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (-) indications in the battery compartment.
Preparation Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Before using the LCD TV set for the first time, install the two “AAA” size batteries supplied in the remote control. When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. Open the battery cover.
ANTENNAS • The antenna requirements for good color television reception are more important than those for black & white television reception. For this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is strongly recommended. The following is a brief explanation of the type of connections that are provided with the various antenna systems. 1.
RF switch (not supplied) • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be required. • Use a commercially available AC plug adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet.
Part Names of the Main Unit Controls Upper control panel CH ( ) / ( ) INPUT VOL ( ) / ( ) MENU Speaker OPC (Optical Picture Control) sensor Remote sensor – • INPUT, CH ( ), VOL ( ) and MENU on the main unit have the same functions as the same buttons on the remote control.
Part Names of the Main Unit (Continued) Terminals Carrying handle Round lock for Kensington Security Standard slot Rear View * Using the Kensington Lock • This LCD TV set has a Kensington Security Standard slot for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System.
Part Names of the Remote Control POWER (P. 17) Switches the Liquid Crystal Television power on or standby. Channel Select (P. 19) Sets the channel. MTS (P. 18) Selects audio settings. MUTE (P. 18) Mutes the sound. AUDIO ONLY (P. 34) Outputs audio without screen image.
Connecting with External Devices You can enjoy picture and sound by connecting a VCR or a home video game system to the terminals located on the rear of the LCD TV set. When connecting an external device, turn off the power of the LCD TV set first to prevent any possible damage. INPUT1 terminal (COMPONENT) DVD player Digital TV tuner...
EZ SETUP (With AUTO CLOCK Setting) EZ SETUP during the First Power On ■ When you turn on the LCD TV set for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels and clock. Please perform the following instructions before you press POWER.
Setting the CLOCK AUTO CLOCK Setting There are two methods of setting the clock: AUTO CLOCK and MANUAL CLOCK. AUTO CLOCK uses EDS signals, which are provided by some TV stations, to automatically adjust the clock. MANUAL CLOCK sets the clock manually in areas where no channel carries EDS signals.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Adjustment The Daylight Saving-Time changes as shown below. Set the DST to “ON” to forward the clock by 1 hour. To rewind the clock by 1 hour, set the DST to “OFF”. (Spring) On the first Sunday in April DST starts. 1:00AM 2:00AM Advances 1 hour.
Basic Operation (Continued) Switching the Input Modes (INPUT1/ INPUT2/INPUT3/INPUT4/INPUT5(PC)/TV) Turn on the power of the connected video equipment. Press INPUT to select the applicable input source. The screen changes in order of INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3, INPUT4, INPUT5 (PC) and TV mode each time INPUT is pressed.
Changing Channels You can select channels using Channel Select or CH ( • This LCD TV set allows you to select up to 125 channels (1 to 125). To select a channel, enter a 2- or 3-digit number. ■ Using Channel Select When selecting the channel using Channel Select, complete input of the channel number by holding down the button for the last digit for a moment.
Basic Operation (Continued) ■ Menu setting screens For details on setting each menu item, refer to the page number indicated below. • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual appearance.
Basic Adjustment Settings AV MODE AV MODE gives you preset options to choose from, to best match the image based on room-brightness and playback software used. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “PICTURE”. Press '/" to select “AV MODE”, and press ENTER. Press '/"...
Basic Adjustment Settings (Continued) BACKLIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the picture. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “PICTURE”. Press '/" to select “BACKLIGHT”. PICTURE�� AUDIO� � SETUP� ��OPTION A V � M O D E � � � [ D Y N A M I C ] � � � O P C �...
COLOR TEMPERATURE You can adjust the color temperature to give a better white balance. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “PICTURE”. Press '/" to select “ADVANCED”, and press ENTER. PICTURE�� AUDIO� � SETUP� ��OPTION A V � M O D E � � � [ D Y N A M I C ] O P C �...
• “FILM MODE” cannot be adjusted when the PC mode is selected as an input mode. QUICK SHOOT Provides sharp pictures suitable for fast moving images such as a sports program. Repeat steps 1 to 3 of COLOR TEMPERATURE on page 23.
Useful Features CH SETUP ■ EZ SETUP When you move to an area with different broadcasting signals, you may have to set the channel numbers and the time with the EZ SETUP function. To activate EZ SETUP, perform the following procedure. 1 Press '/"...
Useful Features (Continued) SETUP Selected item [STEREO] Stereo audio INPUT3 SELECT* [IN] INPUT3/OUTPUT terminals selected as input terminals COLOR SYSTEM TV mode* INPUT mode (INPUT2/INPUT3): N358/N443/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM/PAL60/AUTO • When the INPUT1 (COMPONENT), INPUT4 (HDMI) or INPUT5 (PC) mode is selected, this function cannot be set.
V-CHIP Settings ■ V-CHIP • This function allows TV programs to be restricted and TV usage to be controlled based on FCC data. It prevents children from watching violent or sexual scenes that may be harmful. • Restriction of TV programs includes two ratings that contain information about the program: the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) rating and the TV Parental Guidelines.
Useful Features (Continued) 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 programing. • 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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V-CHIP Settings (Continued) V-CHIP settings allow you to set MPAA rating, TV GUIDE- LINES, Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings. ■ Setting V-CHIP Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “SETUP”. Press '/" to select “V-CHIP BLOCK”, and press ENTER. “INPUT SECRET NO.”...
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Useful Features (Continued) ■ Activating V-CHIP BLOCK ● Setting STATUS You can activate V-CHIP BLOCK after setting V-CHIP. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of Setting V-CHIP on page 29. Press '/" to select “STATUS”, and press ENTER. M P A A G U I D E L I N E S C A N .
CLOSED CAPTION ■ Setting CLOSED CAPTION • This LCD TV set is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. “Closed Caption” is a system which allows conversations, narration, and sound effects in TV programs and home videos to be viewed as captions on the TV screen (see the illustration).
Useful Features (Continued) HDMI SETUP Please use the INPUT4 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. (See page 14.) HDMI equipment To HDMI output terminal ■ Displaying an image from HDMI equipment Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “SETUP”. Press '/"...
VIEW MODE ■ View mode for 4:3 programs You can select the picture display size for the playback image of the DVD player from the following four modes: “SIDE BAR”, “S.STRETCH”, “ZOOM” and “STRETCH”. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “OPTION”.
Useful Features (Continued) AUDIO ONLY When listening to music from a music program, you can turn the Liquid Crystal display off and enjoy audio only. Setting the AUDIO ONLY on the Menu screen Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “OPTION”.
SLEEP TIMER You can set the SLEEP TIMER to automatically turn off the TV. Setting the SLEEP TIMER on the Menu screen Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “OPTION”. Press '/" to select “SLEEP TIMER”, and press ENTER.
Useful Features (Continued) NO SIGNAL OFF The NO SIGNAL OFF function allows you to save energy. When set to “ENABLE”, the power will automatically shut down if no signal inputs for 5 minutes. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “OPTION”.
Connecting a PC Viewing an Image from a PC Use the INPUT5 (PC-IN) terminals to connect a PC. • The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. • Refer to page 39 for a list of PC signals compatible with the System. •...
Connecting a PC (Continued) INPUT SIGNAL (for PC mode) Select the computer input signal before displaying the PC image on the LCD TV screen. • Make sure to select the input signal to “1280 × 768”, “1024 × 768”, “800 × 600” or “640 × 480”, before connecting a PC. Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
POWER MANAGEMENT (for PC mode) When this function is set to “ON”, the power will automatically shut down. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “OPTION”. Press '/" to select “POWER MANAGEMENT”, and press ENTER. OPTION V I E W M O D E A U D I O...
Troubleshooting ■ Before calling for repair services, make the following checks for possible remedies to the encountered symptoms. LCD TV set Problem Picture Sound There is no picture or sound. There is no Picture picture. There is no picture from INPUT1/2/3/4.
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Problem • The reception may be weak. • The quality of the broadcast may also be bad. The picture is not sharp. The picture moves. • Make sure the antenna is facing the right direction. • Make sure the outside antenna is connected.
• The dimensional drawings are shown on the inside back cover. ■ As a part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for the LCD TV set 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.
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.