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LC-26DV22U LC-26DV22U-W LC-32DV22U COMBINATION LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION AND DVD/CD PLAYER COMBINÉ TÉLÉVISEUR ACL ET LECTEUR DVD/CD COMBINACION TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO CON DVD/DISCOS COMPACTOS OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR superior energy efficiency.
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-26DV22U LC-26DV22U-W LC-32DV22U AND DVD/CD PLAYER ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL Model No.: Serial No.:...
RADIATION MAY BE PRESENT WHEN THE ENCLOSURE IS OPENED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SHARP COMBINATION LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION AND DVD CD PLAYER, MODEL LC-26DV22U/LC-26DV22U-W/LC-32DV22U. 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 Combination Liquid Crystal Television and DVD/CD player. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully before using this product.
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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. •...
Disc Discs which can be played back In this unit, use only discs that meet the standard, such as those bearing the below logo marks on the disc label surface. If you use a non-standard disc, we cannot guarantee playback. Even if such a disc can be played back, we cannot guarantee the image or sound quality.
Disc Handling discs Removing the Disc from its case Be sure to hold the edge of disc. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Pick up the disc gently from the case. • Do not scratch the disc. • Do not get dirt on the surface of the disc. •...
TV. For protection, sheets are covering the product. Please remove these sheets before use. NOTE • To detach the stand, perform the step in reverse order. LC-26DV22U LC-26DV22U-W LC-32DV22U COMBINATION LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION AND DVD/CD PLAYER COMBINÉ...
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QUICK REFERENCE STOP! To safely remove the television from the box It’s best to use 2 people to remove the television for stability. • • Lift onto installation location as the diagram illustrates. Ventilation & Cleaning Tips Keep your TV/DVD in a well ventilated area and make sure not to place it by a heat source or use near water. The TV/DVD is designed for AC use only and should be used with supplied AC cord.
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IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON - UNPLUG THE TELEVISION FROM THE OUTLET AND REPEAT THE INSTALLATION STEPS. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP. Please refer to the BASIC ADJUSTMENT SETTINGS SECTION and basic Initial setup functions and USING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SECTION for other device connections (DVD, VCR, AUDIO, etc) in your operation manual.
Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION ... 1 Trademarks ... 2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ... 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 3 Disc ... 5 Discs which can be played back ... 5 Discs which cannot be played back ... 5 Title/Chapter/Track ... 5 Handling discs ...
If you want to adjust the sleep timer again, you can press this button repeatedly then change the time setting. • Select “OFF” (LC-26DV22U/LC-26DV22U-W) or “0h00m” (LC-32DV22U) by pressing SLEEP repeatedly to cancel the sleep timer. • The TV/DVD will enter the standby mode when the remaining time reaches zero.
Preparation Using the remote control unit Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the TV/DVD. Objects between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor may prevent proper operation. Cautions regarding remote control unit •...
Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV/DVD like a DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game console or camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV/DVD. Displaying an external equipment image This explanation is for the setting when connecting a...
Using external equipment Connecting a DVD player or a digital TV STB (Cable) You can use the INPUT1–4 terminals when connecting to a DVD player, a Digital TV STB (Cable) and other audiovisual equipment. When using component cable. (INPUT3) Audio cable (commercially Component video cable available)
Using external equipment Connecting HDMI equipment You can use the INPUT4 or 5 (LC-26DV22U/LC-26DV22U-W: INPUT 4 only) terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. When using an HDMI-DVI conversion cable, use INPUT4 and AUDIO terminal. Displaying an image from HDMI equipment To watch an HDMI equipment image, select “INPUT4 or 5”...
Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program POWER POWER indicator TV status indicator (POWER) Lighting (Green) OFF/Standby Lighting (Red) Preparation Perform the following steps before you press POWER on the remote control unit. 1. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 9.) 2.
Watching TV Initial setup Language setting When you press TV MENU for the first time, the LANGUAGE setup menu will appear automatically. Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. Press / to select the desired language from the list. SETUP LANGUAGE ENGLISH...
Watching TV Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode The TV/DVD has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program. This feature is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). The TV/DVD with MTS can receive mono sound, stereo sound and Secondary Audio Programs (SAP).
Basic adjustment settings Labeling channels To create channel labels Select a channel you want to label. Press TV MENU, then press / to select (OPTION). Press / to select “CH LABEL”, then press / . The CH LABEL menu will appear. Press / to select “SET/CLEAR”.
Basic adjustment settings Picture adjustments Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Press TV MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press / to select Press / to select a specific adjustment item (BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS). Press / to adjust the item to the desired level.
Basic adjustment settings Sound adjustments You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. Press TV MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press / to select (AUDIO). AUDIO STEREO BASS TREBLE BALANCE SPEAKERS SURROUND :SELECT :ADJUST Press / to select a specific adjustment item (BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE).
Useful adjustment settings AV mode AV mode gives you four viewing options to choose from to best match the surrounding environment of the TV/DVD, which can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of program watched or the type of image input from external equipment.
Useful adjustment settings View mode for 4:3 programs Press VIEW MODE. • The View mode menu displays. • The menu lists the view mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently being received. Press 0–3 to select each view mode directly while the View mode menu is still on the screen.
Useful adjustment settings Closed captions and digital closed captions NOTE • Closed Caption might not appear according to the condition of the signal from the broadcasting station. Your TV/DVD is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. It allows you to view conversations, narration and sound effects as subtitles on your TV/DVD.
Useful adjustment settings Caption setup This function allows you to adjust the closed caption screen appearance to suit your preference. Press TV MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press / to select (SETUP). Press / to select “CC ADVANCED”, and then press / .
Useful adjustment settings Password setting for parental control Allows you to use a password to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. IMPORTANT: Three conditions must be met to enable the V-Chip ① Password is registered. ② V-CHIP settings have been made. ③...
Useful adjustment settings Parental control (V-CHIP) NOTE V-CHIP might not function according to the condition of the signal from the broadcasting station. V-CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your TV/DVD. This tool gives parents a great degree of control over broadcasts accessed by their children.
Useful adjustment settings TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines) Press TV MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press / to select Press / . The password entering menu displays. Input the 4-digit password by using 0–9, then press ENTER. The LOCKS menu displays. Press / to select “V-CHIP SET”, then press / .
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.
Useful adjustment settings Canadian English ratings Press TV MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press / to select Press / . The password entering menu displays. Input the 4-digit password by using 0–9, then press ENTER. The LOCKS menu displays. Press / to select “V-CHIP SET”, then press / .
Other viewing options Signal meter In order to receive digital air broadcasts, you need a digital broadcast antenna. You can confirm the antenna configuration through the “SIGNAL METER” menu. If necessary, adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the maximum signal strength. Signal strength Press TV MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Displaying an image from a PC To view an image from a PC, perform the following procedure. ① Select the INPUT6 (LC-26DV22U/LC-26DV22U-W : INPUT5) (PC) mode using INPUT on the remote control or the TV/DVD set. (See page 14.) ② Select the PC input signal. (See page 35.) ③...
Connecting a PC (personal computer) Picture and Audio adjustments in PC mode There are a number of picture settings you can adjust to optimize the performance of the unit in PC mode. Press TV MENU during PC mode. PC monitor menu will appear. Press / to select (PICTURE) or (AUDIO).
Watching the DVD Simple operations for watching a DVD. POWER POWER indicator TV/DVD status indicator (POWER) Lighting (Green) OFF/Standby Lighting (Red) POWER (On/Standby) TV/DVD Preparation Perform the following steps before you press POWER on the remote control unit. 1. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 9.) 2.
Watching the DVD Playback procedure Place the disc in the disc slot with the label side facing forward. (If the disc has a label.) Hold the disc without touching its surface, align it with the guides, and place it in position. On the screen, “...
Watching the DVD Special playback Fast Forward Playback Press FWD during normal playback. Each press of FWD will increase the speed of the search (x 2), (x 4), (x 8), • To resume normal playback, press PLAY. • The above figure shown in parentheses indicates the average speed multiplier.
Watching the DVD Repeat playback Press PLAY MODE during playback or stop mode. Press ENTER to select “Chapter” or “Title”. • The unit automatically starts repeat playback after finishing the current title or chapter. Play Mode Repeat : Off Press PLAY MODE again to make the screen disappear.
Watching the DVD Changing angles When playing back a disc recorded with multi-angle facility, you can change the view angle. Press ANGLE during playback. The current angle will appear. Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired angle is selected. NOTE JPEG-image is rotated •...
Watching the DVD Changing soundtrack language You can select the language when you play a multilingual disc. Press AUDIO during playback. The current soundtrack language will appear. 1/2 Eng Dolby Digital Press AUDIO repeatedly until the desired language is selected. The on-screen display will disappear after a few seconds.
MP3/WMA/JPEG and Audio CD operation This TV/DVD can playback the MP3/WMA/JPEG-data which has been recorded on CD-R or CD-RW. Audio CD also can be played back. To produce the MP3/WMA/JPEG-data, you need a Windows-PC with CD-R/RW drive and a MP3/WMA/JPEG-encoding Software (not supplied). The Apple-HFS-System cannot be played.
MP3/WMA/JPEG and Audio CD operation Loading CD Load a disc on which MP3 or WMA files have been recorded in the disc slot. “Reading” will appear on the TV screen. Reading time will depend on the number of files on the disc. A file browser screen will appear on the TV screen.
MP3/WMA/JPEG and Audio CD operation JPEG playback In the file browser, press / to select the desired JPEG file. To display a thumbnail list, press DVD MENU. Press / / / to select the desired file. (To return to the file browser, press TOP MENU.) /Picture-01.JPG Picture-01 Select Files...
MP3/WMA/JPEG and Audio CD operation Repeat playback (CD) In the file browser, press / / / to select “Repeat” during stop mode. Press ENTER repeatedly to select “Track” or “All”. Press PLAY. • The unit automatically starts repeat playback after finishing the current track. To resume normal playback Select Repeat : “Off”...
Function setup Basic operation buttons Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu. SETUP: Press to open or close the menu screen. • During stop mode, the DVD SETUP screen displays. • During playback mode, the TV MENU displays.
Function setup Setting the language You can select the language of the disc menu messages of DVDs. The same language can always be selected even if you replace the disc or turn the power off. Press SETUP and the SETUP screen displays.
Function setup Setting the picture mode There are two types of source content in pictures recorded in DVD video discs: film content (pictures recorded from films at 24 frames per second) and video content (video signals recorded at 30 frames per second).
Function setup Parental control setting Some discs are specified as not suitable for children. Playback of such discs can be restricted with this TV/DVD. Press SETUP and the SETUP screen displays. Press / to select (SETUP), then press / or ENTER. Press / to select “Parental”, then press or ENTER.
Function setup Temporary disabling of rating level by DVD disc Depending on the DVD disc, the disc may try to temporarily cancel the rating level that you have set. It is up to you to decide whether to cancel the rating level or not.
Appendix Language code list Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings “Menu”, “Subtitle” and/or “Audio” (see page 47). Language Name Code Language Name Abkhazian 1112 Fiji Afar 1111 Finnish Afrikaans 1116 French Albanian 2927 Frisian Amharic 1123 Galician Arabic 1128 Georgian Armenian...
Setting the TV on the wall CAUTION • This TV should be mounted on the wall only with the AN-26AG1 (SHARP) bracket for LC-26DV22U/ LC-26DV22U-W or AN37AG2 (SHARP) bracket for LC-32DV22U wall mount bracket. The use of other wall mount brackets may result in an unstable installation and may cause serious injuries.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem • No power • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 17.) If the indicator on the TV/DVD does not light up, press POWER on the TV/DVD. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 8.) •...
Appendix Troubleshooting-DVD Problem • Playback doesn’t start. • No picture. • No sound. • Picture is distorted during fast reverse/forward playback. • Stopping playback, search, slowmotion play, repeat play, or program play, etc. cannot be performed. • No on-screen display. •...
• Typical time for power output decrease of about one-half assuming continuous use in a room with normal lighting, normal brightness and temperature at 77°F/25°C • 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.
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CLEARING THE PASSWORD If you forget the password, clear the password using the following procedure. Press and hold both VOL – on the TV/DVD and press 0 on the remote control simultaneously for a few seconds until Now the old password was cleared. You can set the new password. The password is 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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