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LC - 26GA4U 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.
LC-26GA4U 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. IMPORTANT: Model No.: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record...
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-26GA4U 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 INSTRUCTIONS 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 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.
COPYRIGHT It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.
• AC cords enclosed in this product are for 110-125V. When using this product on the 220-240V, please order and use “QACCZA036WJPZ” as an option in this manual. SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 6100 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 230, Miami, Florida 33126, U.S.A.
Preparation Setting the TV After putting the TV in place, connect the AC cord. Removing the terminal cover TV (rear view) Press down the hooks to remove the cover toward you. Connecting the AC cord to the TV AC cord (with ferrite core) Bundling the cables CAUTION •...
Preparation Removing speakers CAUTION • Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the TV on. This will prevent it from being damaged. Unfasten the screw used to secure the speaker Unfasten the screws. bracket. Take off the speaker terminal cover. Disconnect the cable from the speaker.
• 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.
Preparation Inserting the batteries If the remote control fails to operate TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit. Open the battery cover. Insert two “AAA” size batteries Close the battery cover. (supplied with the product). • Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (e) and (f) indications in the battery compartment.
Part names Remote control unit TV POWER: Switch the TV power on or standby. (See page 18.) 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.
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.
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Watching TV Cable converter/VCR connection (continued) A-2. Connecting with cable converter using AUX terminals for audio and video output. (If your cable TV converter has both RF OUTPUT and AUX terminals, it is recommended to connect it as shown in example A-1.) Coaxial Antenna Cable (commercially available) 2-way signal splitter...
Watching TV Connecting Antenna Cable with VCR 2-way signal splitter (commercially Coaxial Antenna Cable available) (commercially available) Cable lead-in RF Cable (Supplied) Audio Cable (commercially available) Video Cable (commercially available) VIDEO AUDIO NOTE • Be sure to remember what kind of connection is made with your TV. •...
Watching TV Turning on the power Display Press POWER on the Display. • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) POWER • POWER indicator (Red): The TV is in standby. Press TV POWER on the remote control.
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 11.) 2.
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.
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 Display or on the remote control unit. Display Press MUTE.
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).
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 29 OPC ..........Page 29 Backlight ........
Basic adjustment settings Antenna setting EZ setup Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV when You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the selecting “Air” or “Cable” for both ANT-A and B. preset channels. Press c/d to select “Air”...
Basic adjustment settings Channel search Channel setup Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area. If initial setup does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channels.
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Basic adjustment settings Press a/b to select “Skip”, and press c/d to select “On” or “Off”. • On: Skips channels. (Channel selection disabled using CHa a a a a /b b b b b .) • Off: Does not skip channels. (Channel selection enabled using CHa a a a a /b b b b b .) NOTE •...
Basic adjustment settings Favorite channel setting Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you want to delete, and then press ENTER. 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 easily.
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.
Basic adjustment settings OPC setting C.M.S. (Color Management System) Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. Color tone is managed using the six-color adjustment setting. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”. Press c/d to select “Picture”.
Basic adjustment settings Color temperature Black For a better white balance, use color temperature For easier viewing, change the viewing depth by correction. selecting a level for automatically adjusting the dark portion of an image. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Color temperature.
Basic adjustment settings Monochrome I/P Setting For viewing a video in monochrome. Adjusting the image and input signal can give you a more beautiful picture. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Monochrome. Press c/d to select “Picture”. Press a/b to select “I/P Setting”, and then press ENTER.
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.
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.
Using memory card Important notes on using memory cards • We will not be liable for misuse of the TV set, any troubles during use, or other problems, or any damages arising out of the use of the TV set, except for the cases for which we are liable by statute. •...
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Using memory card You can use memory cards (commercially available) Commercially available memory cards for recording and playing back pictures. • Please use an appropriate PC card adapter PC card adapter SD Memory (commercially available) for each memory card. Card PC Card Hard Disk •...
Using memory card Card Setup mode menu items Still Setup Slide Show Interval 1-10/15/20/25/30/ 45/60 s. 15/30/60 Min. Normal/Random/ Order My Program Repeat On/Off My Program Setup/Delete All Card Audio Select Off/TV/Input1-Input5 Setup File Operation Protect/Delete File/ Delete All Video Setup Rec.
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Using memory card Ejecting the card • Make sure the card indicator lights up green. Press EJECT button. • EJECT button is popped up. EJECT button Inserting a PC card adapter • Press in the EJECT button if it is popped out. •...
Using memory card Recording a still image Displaying a still image You can record a still image on the card. Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. Press c/d to select “Still”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b/c/d to select a file you want to display, and then press ENTER.
Using memory card Setting Slide Show My Program You can adjust the interval, order and repeat settings. You can select up to thirty-two pictures and specify the order for displaying in slide show. Press CARD and the card mode screen displays.
Using memory card Protecting/unprotecting still image files Deleting all still image files You can protect any file you do not want to delete. Repeat steps 1 to 2 in Protecting/ unprotecting still image files. Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Setting Slide show. Press a/b to select “Delete All”, and then press ENTER.
Using memory card Displaying a motion picture Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. Press c/d to select “Video”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b/c/d to select the file you want to play, and then press ENTER. • Video playback starts. Press CARD again to display the operation panel.
Using memory card Rec. Mode Pre Record Use this setting for recording images you are currently You can record the picture slightly before the point watching. You can select the recording mode (picture where you pressed the record button, enabling you to quality) for a motion picture.
Using memory card Protecting/unprotecting motion picture files Deleting a motion picture file You can protect any file you do not want to delete. Repeat step 1 to 5 in Protecting/ Press CARD and the card mode screen unprotecting motion picture files. displays.
Using memory card Format Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Card Setup”. Press a/b to select “Format” and then press ENTER. Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER. NOTE • Formatting a card deletes all files including the ones which set to protect.
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 Display. Selecting the INPUT signal Displaying an external equipment image Explanation here is for the setting when connecting...
Using external equipment Connecting a DVD player You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminals when connecting to a DVD player and other audiovisual equipment. When using component cable. Component video cable Audio cable (commercially (commercially available) available)
Using external equipment Connecting a VCR You can use the INPUT 3 terminal when connecting a VCR and other audiovisual equipment. NOTE • The S-video terminal has priority over the video terminals. S-video cable AV cable (commercially (commercially available) available) Connecting a game console or camcorder A game console, camcorder and some other audiovisual equipment are conveniently connected using the INPUT 3 terminals.
Using external equipment Connecting a Digital TV STB You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminals when connecting a Digital TV STB and other audiovisual equipment. When using component cable. Component video cable (commercially available) Audio cable (commercially available) Digital TV STB...
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.
Using external equipment Connecting a PC Use the INPUT 5 terminal to connect a PC. NOTE • Refer to page 79 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 RGB/DVI conversion cable...
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.
Useful adjustment settings Connecting external speakers Rear view How to connect the speaker cable Pull up the 1 1 1 1 1 lid. Insert the 2 2 2 2 2 edge of the cable. Put the lid 3 3 3 3 3 back down.
Useful adjustment settings Audio Quality Control Audio Quality Control automatically optimizes the audio quality to suit internal (supplied) speakers. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Speaker Setup”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “Audio Quality Control”, and then press ENTER.
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.
Useful adjustment settings Input Select DVI input signal setting Press INPUT to select INPUT5. INPUT SOURCE Display INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT button INPUT5 INPUT5 Selecting input source CARD Use this menu to select the input source. Press INPUT. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. •...
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 c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Picture Flip”, and then press ENTER.
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 •...
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 50.) • Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type. Zoom Stretch Dot by Dot...
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.
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.
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 Display.
Useful adjustment settings Caption Size Font Style Select a caption size. Select a font style. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER.
Useful adjustment settings Foreground Color Foreground Opacity Select a character foreground color. Select a foreground opacity value. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Foreground Color. Press a/b to select “Foreground Opacity”, Press c/d to select “Option”. and then press ENTER.
Useful adjustment settings Background Opacity Select a background opacity value. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “Background Opacity”, and then press ENTER. Caption Size Default Font Style...
Useful adjustment settings Secret number setting for parental Select “New Secret No.”, and then press control (AV input mode only) ENTER. Input the new 4-digit secret number by using Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain 0 – 9. settings from being accidentally changed.
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Useful adjustment settings Clearing the secret number Allows you to clear your secret number. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a Secret Number. • Secret number setting menu displays. Changing the secret number Allows you to change your current secret number. Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0 –...
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.
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Useful adjustment settings TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines) Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA). Press a/b to select “TV Guidelines”, and Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) then press ENTER. Press a/b to adjust the item to your desired Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
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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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Useful adjustment settings Press a/b to adjust the item to your desired position. “ ” indicates the item is blocked. • The setting automatically enters “Block” for any ratings below your selection. • If Status is not set to “On” the configuration settings will not work.
Useful adjustment settings How to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK • The V-CHIP BLOCK is working and censors a broadcast, “V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED.” displays. Press ENTER while the V-CHIP is working and then the secret number setting menu displays. Enter your 4-digit secret number with 0 –...
Useful adjustment settings Center Channel Input You can use the speakers as center speaker when using 5.1ch surrounding sound system. * Connect to external audio equipment which supports 5.1ch surround sound system. Refer to your external equipment operation manual for details. Press c/d to select “On”...
Other viewing options Picture and still image Twin picture functions You can display two same-sized pictures – one moving Allows you to display two pictures on the screen at and one still. one time. Twin picture in all cases You can display two same-sized pictures except when inputting from INPUT 4 (HDMI) and INPUT 5 (DVI-I) terminals and CARD.
Other viewing options Presetting manufacturer codes Presetting remote control function You can operate the connected AV products (AV Receiver, Cable Box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, LD) Press FUNCTION until the LED for your using the presetting manufacturer function for your device lights up.
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Other viewing options Cable control buttons When the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SAT the cable converter connected to the Display can operate using 1 to 4. 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.
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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.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 18.) If the indicator on the Display lights up red, press TV POWER on the remote control unit. •...
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.
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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...
(m2), RF cable (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.
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HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS Turn off the TV by pressing POWER. Press and hold down RESET and press POWER on the Display to turn on the TV. All setting items (except TV channel) return to the factory presetting. NOTE •...
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.
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(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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