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- Page 1 LC-13C3U LC-15C3U LC-20C3U 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...
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Page 2: Important Information
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. LC-13C3U LC-15C3U LC-20C3U ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL Model No.: Serial No.: U.S.A. - Page 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued) WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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Page 4: Dear Sharp Customer
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp LCD Color TV product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Safety Precau- tions 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 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) I Cleaning—Unplug the power 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. I 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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Page 6: Important Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) I 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 elec- trodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ... 1, 2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ... 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 3-5 CONTENTS ... 6 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ... 7 PREPARATION ... 8-10 Using the Remote Control ... 8 Batteries for the Remote Control ... 8 Antenna Connection ... 9, 10 Power Connection ... -
Page 8: Supplied Accessories
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote Control “AAA” size (UM/SUM-4) Dry Battery (×2) RRMCGA118WJSA Antenna Cable AC Cord QCNWG0003CEPA QACCD3097CEPA AC Adapter Operation Manual Cable Clamp (×2) UADP-0212CEZZ UBATU0026GEZZ UADP-A009WJPZ (LC-13/15C3U) UADP-0243CEPZ (LC-20C3U) TINS-A419WJZZ LHLDWA002WJSA... -
Page 9: Preparation
PREPARATION Using the Remote Control Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote control sensor window on the main unit. Objects between the remote control and sensor window may prevent proper operation. Cautions regarding use of the remote control Do not expose the remote control to shock. -
Page 10: Antenna Connection
PREPARATION (Continued) 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. -
Page 11: Power Connection
“B” position on the RF switch (not supplied): You can view the scrambled channels via the converter/ RF switch (not supplied) • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be required. -
Page 12: Display And Control Overview
Basically, this operation manual provides a description based on operation with the remote control. • The LC-13C3U, LC-15C3U and LC-20C3U have different external dimensions and the positions where the names of the buttons are displayed also differ but the same operating procedures are followed for all three models. - Page 13 Hold the carrying handle and tilt the screen while steadying the stand with AV-IN2/OUT your other hand. COMPONENT ANT. (Antenna terminal) POWER INPUT (DC12V: LC-13C3U : LC-15C3U DC13V: LC-20C3U) Carrying handle AUDIO (L) A U D IO AUDIO (R) A N T .
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Page 14: Removing The Back Cover
DISPLAY AND CONTROL OVERVIEW (Continued) Removing the Back Cover I Before connecting cables and cords to the rear terminals, remove the back covers. Push in the tabs and pull out the back covers carefully. I To mount the cover, insert the 2 hooks on the bottom of the cover into the cabinet and press on the upper part of the back cover until the tab locks in place with a click. -
Page 15: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL SLEEP ENTER DISPLAY MUTE BRIGHT 1 POWER (p. 17) Switch the Liquid Crystal Television power on or off. 2 SUB (p. 29) Switch the subwoofer on or off. PIC. FLIP 3 SLEEP (p. 22) Set the sleep timer. MENU 4 ENTER Execute a command. -
Page 16: Ez Setup
EZ SETUP EZ SETUP during the First Power On Control section of main unit MAIN POWER MENU TV/VIDEO MAIN POWER SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO ENTER/ RETURN a/b/c/d MENU • Do not let the EZ SETUP screen remain unattended for a long time. •... -
Page 17: Basic Operation
This product is factory set to comply with the TV broadcasting system in the United States. For Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, set the color system according to the country before using this product by following the table below. I LC-13C3U, LC-15C3U The VIDEO INPUT mode is compatible with color systems worldwide and is automatically set. TV broadcasting... -
Page 18: Turning On Power
BASIC OPERATION (Continued) Turning on POWER Control section of main unit MAIN POWER MENU TV/VIDEO MAIN POWER POWER indicator Standby SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO POWER RETURN Press MAIN POWER, located on the upper side of the main unit, to The POWER indicator instantane- ously changes from red to green and the main unit turns on. -
Page 19: Switching Tv/Video [Av1/Av2/Component/Tv] Modes
BASIC OPERATION (Continued) Switching TV/VIDEO [AV1/AV2/COMPONENT/TV] Modes SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO RETURN TV/VIDEO Turn on the power of the con- nected video equipment. Press TV/VIDEO and select the applicable input source. The screen displays AV1, AV2, COM- PONENT or TV mode each time TV/VIDEO is pressed. -
Page 20: Sound Volume
BASIC OPERATION (Continued) Sound Volume POWER SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO MUTE RETURN (+)/(–) Press VOL (+) to increase the sound volume. The bar indicator shifts right. Press VOL (–) to decrease the sound volume. The bar indicator shifts left. To mute the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. -
Page 21: Changing Channels
BASIC OPERATION (Continued) Changing Channels Changing channels by using Channel Select on the remote control • 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. SLEEP PIC. -
Page 22: Selecting Menu Items
SELECTING MENU ITEMS Selecting Menu Items • This LCD TV set allows you to adjust the various settings using the menu screen. Select the desired menu item by following the steps below and then refer to the indicated page for details. SLEEP PIC. -
Page 23: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting SLEEP TIMER Settings You can set the SLEEP TIMER to automatically turn off the TV. SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO SLEEP RETURN SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO ENTER/ RETURN a/b/c/d MENU •... -
Page 24: Adjusting Brightness Settings
ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) Adjusting BRIGHTNESS Settings You can adjust the brightness of the screen. SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO RETURN BRIGHT SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO ENTER/ RETURN a/b/c/d MENU Directly setting the BRIGHTNESS Press BRIGHT to display the BRIGHTNESS screen. -
Page 25: Adjusting Picture Flip Settings
ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) Adjusting PICTURE FLIP Settings You can set the orientation of the picture. SLEEP PIC. FLIP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO RETURN SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO ENTER/ RETURN a/b/c/d MENU Directly setting the PICTURE FLIP Press PIC. -
Page 26: Adjusting Preset Settings
ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) Adjusting PRESET Settings SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO ENTER/ RETURN a/b/c/d MENU Selected item Factory setting BRIGHTNESS [BRIGHT] AUTO POWER OFF [OFF] This feature is inactive. (only TV mode) PICTURE FLIP [NORMAL] Normal image AV2 IN/OUT [IN] AV-IN2 terminals selected as input terminals... -
Page 27: Adjusting Language Settings
ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) Adjusting LANGUAGE Settings The language for the On-Screen Display can be ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO ENTER/ RETURN a/b/c/d MENU Press MENU to display the MENU screen. Press a/b to move the cursor to SET UP, and press ENTER. -
Page 28: Adjusting Video Adjust Settings
• The TINT display only appears when the color system is set to N358 or N443 in the NTSC mode. I LC-13C3U/LC-15C3U • The TINT display only appears when the color system is set to N358, N443 or AUTO in the NTSC mode. -
Page 29: Adjusting Video Adjust Settings
This product is factory set to comply with the color system in the United States (NTSC-N358). For Brazil (PAL- M), Argentina (PAL-N) or Uruguay (PAL-N), adjust the color system before using this product. LC-13C3U/LC-15C3U • COLOR SYSTEM When you set COLOR SYSTEM to AUTO, the AUTO mode automatically detects the receiving signal system and adjusts the reception system of the TV set. -
Page 30: Adjusting Audio Adjust Settings
ADJUSTMENT (Continued) Adjusting AUDIO ADJUST Settings You can adjust the sound quality to suit the video, game or broadcasting content. The 2.1 channel speaker system delivers a dynamic bass and treble response. SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO RETURN SLEEP... - Page 31 ADJUSTMENT (Continued) Adjusting AUDIO ADJUST Settings (Continued) SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO ENTER/ RETURN a/b/c/d MENU • If AV-IN2/OUT is set to LINEOUT/VOL. VARIABLE, the subwoofer will not function, and the following message will display. “AV2 [OUT ] IS SELECTED! (LINEOUT/VOL.
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Page 32: Set Up
ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) SET UP I SETTING THE AIR/CABLE It is necessary to set the receiving mode to AIR or CABLE channels to receive locally broadcast TV programs. SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO ENTER/ RETURN a/b/c/d MENU •... - Page 33 ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) SET UP (Continued) I Saving broadcast TV channels in the memory SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO ENTER/ RETURN a/b/c/d MENU I Adding weak or additional channels or erasing unwanted channels from TV memory SLEEP PIC.
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Page 34: Adjusting Blue Screen Settings
ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) Adjusting BLUE SCREEN Settings I BLUE SCREEN Automatically turns the screen blue if no broadcast signal is received. SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO ENTER/ RETURN a/b/c/d MENU • When received signals are weak or interfered with by some other signals, the BLUE SCREEN function may be activated. -
Page 35: Adjusting Closed Caption Settings
ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) Adjusting CLOSED CAPTION Settings I SETTING CLOSED CAPTION • This 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). •... -
Page 36: Adjusting Closed Caption Settings
ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) Adjusting CLOSED CAPTION Settings (Continued) I SETTING CLOSED CAPTION SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO ENTER/ RETURN a/b/c/d MENU MUTE Setting the CLOSED CAPTION on the MENU screen Press MENU to display the MENU screen. Press a/b to move the cursor to CLOSED CAPTION, and press ENTER. -
Page 37: Adjusting V-Chip Settings
ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) Adjusting V-CHIP Settings I 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 rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. - Page 38 ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) Adjusting V-CHIP Settings (Continued) [2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES RATING TV-Y (All children) TV-Y7 (Direct to Older Children) ⇑ TV-G (General Audience) TV-PG (Parental Guidance based Suggested) ⇓ TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) : The content rating can be set, but this rating is not normally broadcast by TV stations. ✕...
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Page 39: I Setting V-Chip
ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) Adjusting V-CHIP Settings (Continued) I SETTING V-CHIP [1] MPAA RATING SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU ENTER/ MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO a/b/c/d RETURN MENU Channel Select • If you set G to BLOCK, all ratings are automatically blocked. • If you set X to BLOCK, G, PG, PG-13, R and NC-17 are not blocked. Press MENU to display the MENU screen. - Page 40 ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) Adjusting V-CHIP Settings (Continued) [2] TV GUIDELINES G Setting TV GUIDELINES SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO ENTER/ RETURN a/b/c/d MENU Repeat steps 1 to 3 of [1] MPAA RATING. (See page 38.) Press a/b to move the cursor to TV GUIDELINES, and press ENTER.
- Page 41 ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) Adjusting V-CHIP Settings (Continued) I Setting BLOCK CONTENT SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO ENTER/ RETURN a/b/c/d MENU • If you set TV-14 to BLOCK, TV-MA is automatically blocked. Contents D, L, S and V are automatically blocked by X in the table on page 37.
- Page 42 ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) Adjusting V-CHIP Settings (Continued) [3] ACTIVATING V-CHIP BLOCK G Setting STATUS You can activate V-CHIP BLOCK after setting [1] MPAA RATING and/ or [2] TV GUIDELINES. SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO ENTER/ RETURN a/b/c/d MENU [4] CANCELING THE V-CHIP BLOCK SCREEN WHILE V-CHIP BLOCK IS ACTIVATED SLEEP...
- Page 43 ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) Adjusting V-CHIP Settings (Continued) [5] CHANGING V-CHIP BLOCK SETTINGS SLEEP PIC. FLIP ENTER DISPLAY MENU MUTE BRIGHT TV/VIDEO RETURN Channel Select [6] CHANGING OR CLEARING THE SECRET NUMBER If you forget the secret number, clear the secret number as follows. Upper control panel of the main unit MENU...
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Page 44: 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 TV set. When connecting an external device, turn off the power of the main unit first to prevent any possible damage. - Page 45 CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES (Continued) Connecting a VCR, DVD player or a video camera (AV-IN1/2/COMPONENT) V ID E O A U D IO S -V ID E V ID E O /O U T A V -I N 2 A U D IO H E A D P H O N E A U D IO...
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Page 46: Bundling Cables With Clamps
CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES (Continued) Outputting video and audio (video output) You can output video and audio signals from the TV set through the AV output terminals (AV-OUT). • When using AV2 as an output terminal, select PRESET in the MENU and set AV-IN2/OUT to OUT. (See page 25.) •... -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING I Before calling for repair services, make the following checks for possible remedies to the encountered symptoms. TV set Problem Picture Sound There is no picture or sound. There is no Picture picture. There is no picture from AV-IN1. There is no sound. - Page 48 TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) Antenna Problem The picture is not sharp. The picture moves. The picture is doubled or tripled. The picture is spotted. There are stripes on the screen or colors fade. I Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments •...
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Page 49: Specifications
Weight Accessories As a 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. -
Page 50: Dimensional Drawings
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS I LC-13C3U (67) (62.5) (147.3) (198.6) Unit: inch (mm) MENU TV/VIDEO MAIN POWER (269.2) (337) (267) POWER SLEEP (100) - Page 51 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS (Continued) I LC-15C3U (67.5) (62.5) (158) (217) Unit: inch (mm) MENU TV/VIDEO MAIN POWER (299.2) (379) (307) POWER SLEEP (100)
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Page 52: Dimensional Drawings
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS (Continued) I LC-20C3U (74.4) (67.9) (190) (268.1) Unit: inch (mm) MENU TV/VIDEO MAIN/POWER (400.4) (492.4) (403.6) POWER SLEEP (100) -
Page 53: 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 54: Limited Warranty
(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. - Page 55 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORATION Printed on post-consumer recycled paper. Imprimé sur du papier recyclé. Impreso en papel reciclado. Impresso em papel reciclado pós utilização. Printed in Japan Imprimé au Japon Impreso en Japón Impresso no Japão...