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LC-20A2ECover 00.11.17 LC-20A2E LCD COLOUR TELEVISION LCD-FARBFERNSEHGERÄT TÉLÉVISION COULEUR À ÉCRAN À CRISTAUX LIQUIDES (LCD) TELEVISORE A COLORI LCD TELEVISIÓN EN COLOR LCD SHARP CORPORATION LCD-FÄRG-TV OSAKA, JAPAN LCD-KLEURENTELEVISIE OPERATION MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE MANEJO...
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This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE.
Dear SHARP Customer Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD Colour TV product. 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.
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The LCD panel is a very high technology product with 921,600 thin film transistors, giving you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product. LC-20A2E-GBpp01-12 00.12.12, 12:54 PM...
Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Operation manual (×1) Wireless remote control (×1) LC-20A2E LCD COLOUR TELEVISION LCD-FARBFERNSEHGERÄT TÉLÉVISION COULEUR À ÉCRAN À CRISTAUX LIQUIDES (LCD) TELEVISORE A COLORI LCD TELEVISIÓN EN COLOR LCD LCD-FÄRG-TV...
I The remote control may not work properly if the remote sensor window is under direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such a case, change the angle of the lighting or main unit, or operate the remote control closer to the remote sensor window. LC-20A2E-GBpp01-12 00.12.12, 12:54 PM...
300-ohm to 75-ohm impedance converter and plug it into the antenna terminal at the back of TV set via the antenna cable (not supplied). 75-ohm coaxial cable (round cable) To antenna input terminal ( 300-ohm twin-lead flat feeder LC-20A2E-GBpp01-12 00.12.12, 12:55 PM...
L o c a t i o n o f T V s e t O t h e r c o u n t r i C h a n g e s e t t i n g s S t a r t s e a r c h B a c k E n d LC-20A2E-GBpp01-12 00.12.12, 12:55 PM...
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E 5 0 E 0 3 E 5 3 E 0 5 E 5 4 E 0 6 E 5 6 E 0 9 E 5 7 E 1 0 E n d Press END to exit. LC-20A2E-GBpp01-12 00.12.12, 12:55 PM...
I TV/VIDEO, CH(])/([), and Volume (+)/(–) 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. LC-20A2E-GBpp01-12 00.12.12, 12:55 PM...
• For regular care and cleaning, wipe away dust and dirty using a duster or soft brush. • Do not let your nails or other sharp object scratch the speaker net. • Do not wipe with a house-cloth or use a vacuum cleaner.
(2) with the corresponding slots. Then, press the marked parts (3) until the two hooks on the bottom of the cover lock in place with a click. LC-20A2E-GBpp01-12 00.12.12, 12:55 PM...
Mute Channel Select SOUND SOUND Switches the sound mode. TEXT TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO TEXT Blue, Teletext Subtitle Flashback Yellow, Standard Value Returns to the previous channel. Red, Picture Menu Green, Sound Menu LC-20A2E-GBpp01-12 00.12.12, 12:55 PM...
• AVS: Select this when viewing the 1 S 0 8 signals from the video equipment connected to the AV-IN2 terminals using the S-VIDEO terminal for video input. (If both the S-VIDEO and VIDEO terminals are connected, the S-VIDEO terminal takes priority.) LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 12:59 PM...
I The Mute function is cancelled when is pressed. ON/OFF Standby To turn off the LCD TV Press . The power indicator will turn red. To turn the LCD TV back on Press again. The power indicator will turn green. LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:00 PM...
-30 – 30 Higher colour intensity Black level Less bright -30 – 30 More bright Sharpness Soft picture 0 – 5 Sharp picture Green colouring Less green -5 – 5 More green Red-blue colouring More red -5 – 5 More blue...
* These items are not displayed when the “Sound via” item is set to “Hi-fi”. Note: I In the “AV audio sig.” item, mono-video recorders should select “Sound1” or “Sound2”. Stereo-video recorders should select “Sound1+2” so that the desired sound can be selected when playing back the video. LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:01 PM...
O K B a c k Volume (+)/(–) when the cursor is E n d at a programme in the right or left column. Press OK to display the selected programme. LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:01 PM...
I The items displayed differ depending on the setting conditions. I The item selected is displayed in blue. I The adjustment values and settings which were changed before the screen is restored are saved as is in the memory. LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:01 PM...
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P l e a s e m emo r i z e y o u r P I N b e f o r e p r o c e e d i n g w i t h O K . LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:01 PM...
V a l u e s c a l l e d ! B a c k E n d Note: I You can also call up the standard settings by pressing Yellow with the normal screen displayed. LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:01 PM...
N e w p r o g r amme s o n l y S e l e c t a n d p r o c e e d w i t h OK B a c k E n d LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:01 PM...
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S t a r t s e a r c h I See pages 7 and 8 for details of the search process. B a c k E n d After the search is completed, press END to exit. LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:02 PM...
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I n s e r t B a c k O v e r w r i t e E n d Press CH (])/([) and/or Volume (+)/(–) to select the desired programme position to insert the channel. LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:02 PM...
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Programme name (up to five characters) A – Z, +, –, ., !, /, 0 – 9 B/G, I, L, D/K, M, N TV norm TV stand. Autom., PAL, SECAM, Col. st. Colour norm NTSC-V, PAL-V NTSC, PAL(Norm M), etc. LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:02 PM...
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([) to move the currently marked programme to the desired pro- gramme position. The marked programme is swapped with the programme at the selected programme position. Press Blue to leave the Move mode. Press END to exit. LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:02 PM...
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S t a r t w i t h O K , s e l e c t e n d B a c k E n d a n d e r a s e w i t h O K LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:02 PM...
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/ c h a n g e a n d e n d w i t h O K E n d Note: I See page 30 for information on how to use the “Decoder programmes” item. LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:03 PM...
P A L - M P A L - N S e l e c t a n d a c c e p t B a c k E n d w i t h O K LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:03 PM...
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S o u n d f r o m A V 1 A u t o m. D e c . T V Press END to exit. B a c k E n d LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:03 PM...
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I If the item concerned is set to “yes”, the appropriate picture is through-connected at all pro- gramme positions from 1 to 196 B a c k E n d when a control voltage/an RGB signal is applied. Press END to exit. LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:04 PM...
O K . Press OK to accept the entered 0 - 9 : I n p u t B a c k PIN. E n d LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:04 PM...
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C h a n g e P I N C a n c e l P I N E r a s e w i t h O K B a c k E n d LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:04 PM...
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Input the start and end time for a daily-recurring Child Lock. Daily HH:MM-HH:MM The lock is activated everyday unless “no” is selected. Input the start and end time for a once-only Child Lock. The HH:MM-HH:MM Once length of the period should be up to 24 hours. LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:04 PM...
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I The Child Lock remains effective until it is cancelled. Press END to exit. Note: I When a Child Lock is activated, the “Programmes” item is not displayed in the TV menu and cannot be selected. LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:05 PM...
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C h i l d l o c k **** Note: Channel SOUND I If the PIN has been input incor- Select TEXT TV/VIDEO rectly, “Wrong PIN!” is displayed. 0 - 9 : I n p u t LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:05 PM...
Direct Control menu, and certain messages. Position bottom To select display position of information windows. Sound info Time To select information displays is selected to be turned on or off in the TV status window. Alarm time Sleep time LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:05 PM...
The LCD TV set automatically turns off at Switch off HH:MM the specified time everyday. The alarm sound turns on at the specified Alarm HH:MM time everyday. Alarm volume 0 – 39 The volume of the alarm sound is selected. LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:05 PM...
Input the current date T i me (DD:MM:YYYY) with Channel D a t e **** Select. Press END to exit. 0 - 9 : I n p u t B a c k E n d LC-20A2E-GBpp13-39 00.12.12, 1:05 PM...
I The setting can be individually selected for each channel number. I You can also turn off the NICAM mode by setting the “Loudsp. sound” item to “Mono!” in the Sound screen, which is displayed when you press Green (see page 17). LC-20A2E-GBpp40-56 00.12.12, 1:07 PM...
I The setting can be selected individually for each channel number. I You can also turn off the IGR mode by setting the “Loudsp. sound” item to “Mono!” in the Sound screen, which is displayed when you press Green (see page 17). LC-20A2E-GBpp40-56 00.12.12, 1:07 PM...
• If TOP Teletext is broadcast, a control line, TOP line, can be 3 6 9 SHARP - T E X T 0 2 : 5 2 : 2 1 displayed on the screen. The TOP line involves the operating...
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Teletext (Continued) [1] Turning on and off Teletext mode Select a TV channel that is 3 6 9 SHARP - T E X T 0 2 : 5 2 : 0 6 broadcasting the Teletext programme. Press TEXT. The Teletext screen appears.
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(+)/(–) desired item. Press Volume (+)/(–) to select topics (column 1) or subtopics (column 2) if they exist. CH (])/ INFO Press OK. A page associated with MENU the selected item is displayed. SOUND TEXT TV/VIDEO LC-20A2E-GBpp40-56 00.12.12, 1:07 PM...
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You can display the desired subpage by directly inputting a four-digit subpage Subpage number with CH (])/([). Character set Press OK to display the “Character set” screen. Sub-title pages Press OK to display the “Sub-title pages” screen. LC-20A2E-GBpp40-56 00.12.12, 1:08 PM...
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I To obtain the correct sub-title in other countries (page 150 default), it is necessary to input the transmitting- station-dependent numbers for these pages beforehand. I Moving the programme position in the Programme table also moves the sub- title page. LC-20A2E-GBpp40-56 00.12.12, 1:08 PM...
AV-IN2 input. When viewing video from the VIDEO input terminal, do not connect anything to the S-VIDEO input terminal. I For details concerning usage and connection of external devices, see the respective instruction manuals. LC-20A2E-GBpp40-56 00.12.12, 1:08 PM...
12. Not used 19. Video output 6. Audio left input 13. Earth for red 20. Video input (PAL/SECAM/NTSC) 7. Blue input 14. Not used 21. Plug shield To AV-IN1 (21-pin Euro-SCART) terminal 21-pin Euro-SCART connector Decoder LC-20A2E-GBpp40-56 00.12.12, 1:08 PM...
Home video game system Notes: I When connecting to both the VIDEO input and S-VIDEO input terminals for AV-IN2, priority is given to the S-VIDEO input terminal. I Do not connect antennas or headphones to AV-IN2. LC-20A2E-GBpp40-56 00.12.12, 1:08 PM...
• Connect the cables and cords after affixing the cable clamps (2 positions) close to the antenna terminal and the POWER INPUT terminal. Cable clamps LC-20A2E-GBpp40-56 00.12.12, 1:08 PM...
• The fluorescent lamp may have reached the end of its – too dark. service life. • Check if batteries in the remote control have sufficient power. Remote control does not work. • Make sure the remote sensor window is not under strong lighting. LC-20A2E-GBpp40-56 00.12.12, 1:08 PM...
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• The quality of the broadcast may also be bad. • Make sure the antenna is facing the correct direction. The picture is • Make sure the outside antenna has not been disconnected. not sharp. The picture shakes. • Make sure the antenna is facing the correct direction.
Specifications Items 20" LCD COLOUR TV, Model: LC-20A2E LCD panel 20" TFT LCD Number of pixels 921,600 dots Video colour system PAL/SECAM/NTSC TV-Standard (CCIR) BG/L/DK, I, M, N Function TV-Tuning System Auto preset 200 ch. STEREO/BILINGUAL NICAM, IGR AUTO PRESET...
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A new PIN can now be input. ADVANCED CHILD LOCK will now be disengaged. We suggest that you remove this instruction from the manual to prevent children from reading it. Keep it in a safe space for future reference. LC-20A2E-GBpp40-56 00.12.12, 1:08 PM...
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