Sharp Aquos LC-15S5U Operation Manual

Sharp Aquos LC-15S5U Operation Manual

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LC-15S5U
LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION
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TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE
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OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
MANUAL DE OPERACION
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  • Page 1 SHAR~ LC-15S5U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TELEVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LiQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACION AQuas ENHANCED DEFINITION TELEVISION f=OT~ - - MONITOR Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR® are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
  • Page 2: Important Information

    LC-15S5U OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH IMPORTANT: Model No.: 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. Senal No.:...
  • 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 IMPOR,TANT 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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION BACKLIGHT DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER PICTURE Adjustments · IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS COLOR TEMPERATURE Supplied Accessories AUDIO Adjustments Before Using the LCD TV Set Useful Features Preparation CH SETUP SETUP Installing Batteries in the Remote Control. Using the Remote Control...
  • Page 7: Before Using The Lcd Tv Set

    Before Using the LCD TV Set To use your LCD TV set, perform steps below. Check the supplied accessories. (See page 5.) Insert two "AAA" size batteries into the remote control. (See page 7.) • Open the battery cover, and then insert batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (-) indications in the battery compartment.
  • Page 8: Preparation

    Preparation 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.
  • Page 9: Antenna Connection

    Preparation (Continued) • 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 10 , ' , .,' , ' , ;.:,' " (not supplied) > NOTE • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be required. POWER AC INPUT terminal (AC 120V) Wall outlet >...
  • Page 11: Part Names Of The Main Unit

    Part Names of the Main Unit Upper control panel CH (v)/(A) INPUT VOL (-)/(+) MENU POWER Tilt the display by grabbing onto the carrying handle while securely holding down the stand with your other hand. To change the vertical angle of the LCD TV set, tilt the screen up to 2.5 degrees forward or 10 degrees backward.
  • Page 12 Part Names of the Main Unit (Continued) Terminals Carrying handle Rear View INPUT1 (COMPONENT) ~~!-- AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) ACINPUT VIDEO terminal AUDIO (L) INPUT3/0UTPUT AUDIO (R) ANT. (Antenna terminal) Round lock for Kensington Security Standard slot* AUDIO (R) ===-=--- AUDIO (L) INPUT2 ~~~~-VIDEO...
  • Page 13: Part Names Of The Remote Control

    Part Names of the Remote Control POWER (P. 15) - - . Switches the Liquid Crystal Television power on or standby. Channel Select (P.16) - - - - - Sets the channel. CH (A)/(v) (P. 16) Selects a channel. INPUT (P. 15) MTS(~16)-----~~ Switches the input source between Selects audio settings.
  • Page 14: Connecting With External Devices

    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. IINPUT11 INPUT1 terminal (COMPONENT) Component cable...
  • Page 15 EZ SETUP Press ENTER to access START EZ SETUP mode. .Ji../~ Press to select "YES", and press ENTER. >- • When you turn on the LCD TV set for the first time, it will NOTE automatically memorize the broadcasting channels and •...
  • Page 16 Basic Operation ~~E§:§f POWER 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 and TV mode each time INPUT is pressed. INPUT1 mode INPUT1 480P INPUT2 mode...
  • Page 17 Basic Operation (Continued) .To adjust the volume ' C :r OE+§VOL AUDIO ONLY FLASHBACK • CDCD® 0®® You can select channels using Channel·Select or CH (A)/(V). • Press VOL (+) to increase the sound volume. The bar indicator shifts right. VOLUME •...
  • Page 18 Basic Operation (Continued) The menus can be used to adjust the various settings of the LCD TV set. Select the desired menu item by following the steps below. See the next page for each Menu screen. [NOTE> • The items displayed differ depending on the setting conditions. •...
  • Page 19: Opc

    Basic Operation (Continued) • Menu setting screens For details on setting each menu item, refer to the page number indicated below. > NOTE • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual appearance.
  • Page 20 Basic Adjustment Settings AV MODE gives you preset options to choose from, to best Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. match the image based on room-brightness and playback software used. • _ffiErt. AV MODE DISPLAY ~rt!5' ' e U .
  • Page 21: Opc

    Basic Adjustment Settings (Continued) You can adjust the brightness of the picture. You can adjust the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. 0.-..0 AV MODE DISPLAY "_ill_ ° AV MODE DISPLAY ~7J'~I;u RETON-"" MENU SLEEP VIEW MODE BACKLIGHT CC 0 0 _ 0 Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
  • Page 22: Reset

    Basic Adjustment Settings (Continued) You can adjust the color temperature to give a better white You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the balance. following settings. o _;__ AV MODE DISPLAY AV MODE DISPLAY MENU MENU CiltB*S' REON RETON - .
  • Page 23: Useful Features

    Useful Features • Saving broadcast TV channels in the memory Repeat steps 1 to 3 of Setting the AIR/CABLE . • 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.
  • Page 24: Ch Setup

    Useful Features (Continued) Press MENU to display the Menu screen. POWER Press to select "SETUP". CD®® .Ji..ry Press to select the desired item, and press ENTER. 0CD® SETUP CD<ID® @(])@ IICr +§VOL A§CoH ° AUDIO ONLY FLASHBACK Press .Ji../T to change the setting, and press ENTER. AV MODE DISPLAY 0 .
  • Page 25: V-Chip Settings

    Useful Features (Continued) • 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 26 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.
  • Page 27 Useful Features (Continued) • Setting BLOCK CONTENT (TV GUIDELINES) Repeat steps 1 to 4 of Setting V-CHIP. V-CHIP settings allow you to set MPAA rating, TV GUIDE- LINES', Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings. Press £,./T to select "TV GUIDELINES", and press •...
  • Page 28 Useful Features (Continued) • Activating V-CHIP BLOCK • Changing V-CHIP BLOCK settings • Setting STATUS Repeat steps 1 to 3 of Setting V-CHIP on page 27, You can activate V-CHIP BLOCK after setting V-CHIP. then "INPUT SECRET NO." will be displayed. aaaa AV MODE DISPLAY...
  • Page 29 Useful Features (Continued) Directly setting the 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).
  • Page 30: View Mode

    Useful Features (Continued) • Directly setting the VIEW MODE AV MODE DISPLAY 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". MENU RETURN MENU AV MODE DISPLAY 0·"'18.
  • Page 31: Audio Only

    Useful Features (Continued) This function automatically turns the screen blue if no When listening to music from a music program, you can turn broadcast signal or no input signal is received. the Liquid Crystal display off and enjoy audio only. _fBI_ AV MODE DISPLAY...
  • Page 32: Sleep Timer

    Useful Features (Continued) You can set the SLEEP TIMER to automatically turn off the TV. The NO SIGNAL OFF function allows you to save energy. When set to "ENABLE", the power will automatically shut AV MODE DISPLAY down if no signal inputs for 5 minutes. ~~~8iU AV MODE DISPLAY...
  • Page 33: Picture Flip

    Useful Features (Continued) You can set the orientation of the picture. Repeat steps 1 and 2 of NO SIGNAL OFF. Press £/..., to select "PICTURE FLIP", and press ENTER. Press £/..., to select the desired mode, and press ENTER. Press MENU to exit. [NORMAL] [MIRROR] Normal image orientation.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting • Before calling for repair services, make the following checks for possible remedies to encountered symptoms. Q-CD TV Check item Reference page Problem • Make sure the AC cord is properly inserted in the power outlet. There is no •...
  • Page 35: Specifications

    • 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...
  • Page 36: 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 37 (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 38: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional Drawings Unit: inch (mm) (140.6) (309.4) / 16 11/ 64 (55) (99.3) 53 / 64 (224.1) ..!
  • Page 39 SHAR~ SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORATION Printed in China Imprime en Chine Impreso en China TINS-C454WJZZ 06P05-CH...
  • Page 40 Please do not send any products or other correspondence to this address. If you have comments or suggestions about our product, please write to: SHARP ELECTRONIC CORPORATION TV Marketing Department Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07430-2135 U.S.A. Visit our website at http://www.sharpusa.com MLH01·01 SHAR~ POBOX 171098 DENVER CO 80217·1098...
  • Page 41 1. D 2. D 1. D 2. D yrs. yrs. (check only one) Where did you first learn about this Sharp product? Salesperson In-Store Display (check all that apply) Occupation: Spouse Friend/Relative Retailer's Ad ProfessionalfTechnical..Magazine Article or Review...
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