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OPERATION
MANUAL
Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR
are designed to protect the environment through
superior energy efficiency.
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
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
ENGLISH
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
DO NOT OPEN
PERSONNEL.
LC-13SH4U
LC-15SH4U
LC-20SH4U
LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION
®
Model No.:
Serial No.:
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.
U.S.A. ONLY
Printed in China
TINS-B905WJN2
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- Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. 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.
- Page 2 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION: DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE. THE PRODUCT MAY FALL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT.
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Page 3: Dear Sharp Customer
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. - Page 4 ■ When relocating the product placed on a cart, it must be moved with utmost care. Sudden stops, excessive force and uneven floor surface can cause the product to fall from the cart. ■ Ventilation—The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product.
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Page 5: Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the LCD TV set. Wireless remote control Preparation Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Before using the LCD TV set for the first time, install the two “AA” size batteries (supplied) in the remote control. When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AA”... -
Page 6: Antenna Connection
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. -
Page 7: Power Connection
Cable TV converter/ • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be required. Connect to the POWER INPUT terminal of the LCD TV set using the AC cord (supplied). -
Page 8: Part Names Of Main Unit
Part Names of Main Unit The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-20SH4U model. Controls Upper control panel VOL (Volume) MENU (–)/(+) CH (Channel) ( )/( ) Speaker Remote sensor • INPUT, CH ( ), VOL (–)/(+) and MENU on the main unit have the same functions as the same buttons on the remote control. Fundamentally, this operation manual provides a description based on operation using the remote control. -
Page 9: Power Input
Part Names of Main Unit (Continued) Terminals ANT. (Antenna terminal) Headphone jack INPUT1 S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT2 AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) Pull the cables connected to each terminal. Insert the cables into the stand hole and fix the cables. Rear View Round lock for Kensington Security Standard slot* AUDIO (R) -
Page 10: Part Names Of Remote Control
Part Names of Remote Control POWER Switches the Liquid Cr ystal Television power on or standby. VOL (+)/(–) Sets the volume. ENTER Executes a command. MENU RETURN Returns to the previous screen. Displays Closed Caption subtitles. BACKLIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the screen. -
Page 11: Ez Setup During The First Power On
EZ SETUP EZ SETUP during the First Power On ■ When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automati- cally memorize the broadcasting channels. Please perform the following instructions before you press POWER. (1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (2) Connect the antenna cable to the LCD TV set. -
Page 12: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Turning On and Off the Main Power POWER indicator ● Press POWER. The POWER indicator instantly changes from red to green and the LCD TV set is turned on. On-screen display S T E R E O S A P M O N O M O N O •... -
Page 13: Sound Volume
Basic Operation (Continued) Sound Volume ■ To adjust the volume ● Press VOL (+) to increase the sound volume. The bar indicator shifts right. VOLUME ● Press VOL (–) to decrease the sound volume. The bar indicator shifts left. VOLUME ■... -
Page 14: Selecting Menu Items
Selecting Menu Items The menus can be used to adjust the various settings of your LCD TV set. Select the desired menu item by following the steps below. See the right column for each Menu screen. • The items displayed differ depending on the setting conditions. •... -
Page 15: Basic Adjustment Settings
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 '/"... -
Page 16: Picture Adjustments
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 PICTURE S AUDIO AUDIO SETUP SETUP OPTION OPTION M O D E [ D Y N A M I C ] B A C K L I G H T [ BRIGHT ] C O N T R A S T... -
Page 17: Audio Adjustments
Basic Adjustment Settings (Continued) AUDIO Adjustments You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “AUDIO”. Press '/" to select a specific adjustment item. AUDIO SETUP OPTION T R E B L E... -
Page 18: Useful Features
Useful Features CH-SETTING ■ 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 procedures. 1 Press '/"... -
Page 19: V-Chip Settings
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. -
Page 20: Canadian Rating Systems
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. - Page 21 Useful Features (Continued) 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.”...
- Page 22 ■ Activating V-CHIP BLOCK ● Setting STATUS Repeat steps 1 to 4 of Setting V-CHIP. Press '/" to select “STATUS”, and press ENTER. M P A A G U I D E L I N E S C A N . E N G L I S H R A T I N G S C A N .
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Page 23: Closed Caption
CLOSED CAPTION ■ Setting CLOSED CAPTION • This LCD TV set is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. “Closed Caption” is a system which allows conversa- tions, narration, and sound effects in TV programs and home videos to be viewed as captions on the TV screen (see the illustration). -
Page 24: View Mode
VIEW MODE You can select the picture display size for the playback image of the DVD player from the following four modes: “4:3”, “16:9”, “ZOOM” and “STRETCH”. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “OPTION”. Press '/" to select “VIEW MODE”, and press ENTER. Press '/"... -
Page 25: Blue Screen
Useful Features (Continued) BLUE SCREEN This function automatically turns the screen blue if no broadcast signal is received. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “OPTION”. Press '/" to select “BLUE SCREEN”, and press ENTER. Press '/" to select “ON”, and press ENTER. O F F O F F Press MENU to exit. -
Page 26: No Signal Off
NO SIGNAL OFF Power control setting 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”. Press '/"... -
Page 27: Connecting External Devices
Connecting 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 main unit. When connecting an external device, turn off the POWER of the main unit first to prevent any possible damage. Example of External Devices that can be Connected ANote: •... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
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 INPUT2 There is no sound. -
Page 29: Specifications
77°F/25°C ■ As a part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improve- ment 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. -
Page 30: Dimensional Drawings
Dimensional Drawings LC-13SH4U/LC-15SH4U/LC-20SH4U 265 ) 307.6 ) / ( 403.3 ) / 12 302.4 ) / 302.4 ) / ( 436 ) 444.9 ) 497.6 ) ( 620 ) / 19 / 24 100 ) 92.1 ) 93.8 ) / ( 89.8 ) (37.7) 36 ) /... -
Page 31: Calling For Service
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. -
Page 32: Congratulations On Your Purchase
(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.