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LC-13C2M LC-15C2M LC-20C2M LCD COLOUR TELEVISION OPERATION MANUAL PRINTED IN JAPAN Printed on post-consumer recycled paper. TINS-7431CEZZ 01F-M/K...
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 Safety Precautions carefully before using this product. 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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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) ■ 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. ■ 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.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. LC-13C2M LC-15C2M LC-20C2M LCD COLOUR TELEVISION OPERATION MANUAL Printed on post-consumer recycled paper. PRINTED IN JAPAN TINS-7193CEZZ AC Cord Operation Manual (×1) * Product shape varies in some countries.
PREPARATION Preparing and Using the Remote Control ■ Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote sensor window. Objects between the remote control and sensor window may prevent proper operation. Cautions regarding use of remote control ■ Do not expose the remote control to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control to liquids, and do not place in an area with high humidity.
PREPARATION (Continued) Power Connection Household power outlet Connect to the DC input terminal of the product. Pull down the hook to open the cover. Plug into AC outlet. AC cord AC adapter To DC input terminal Notes: ■ Always turn the main power switch of the LCD TV set to OFF when connecting the AC adapter. ■...
LOCATION OF USERS CONTROL Main unit (front view) To change the vertical angle of the LCD TV set, tilt the screen up to 5 degrees forward or 10 degrees backward. The TV set can also be rotated 40 degrees horizontally. Please adjust the angle so that the TV set can be watched most comfortably.
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Main unit (rear view) Antenna terminal AV-IN 2 VIDEO AUDIO(L) AV -IN 2 VI DE O AUDIO(R) CO MP ON EN T COMPONENT AUDIO(L) AUDIO(R) POWER INPUT DC12V (LC-13C2M/LC-15C2M) Carrying handle AV-IN 1 VIDEO AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) S-VIDEO POWER INPUT DC13V (LC-20C2M)
LOCATION OF USERS CONTROL (Continued) Remote control DISPLAY Press..Displays receiving channel for 10 seconds. Channel indication reduces in size after about 10 seconds. Press again...Removes display. POWER POWER DISPLAY SLEEP MENU SLEEP BRIGHT BRIGHT MENU cursor The brightness can be (Upward/Downward Selection) switched between 3 levels.
BASIC OPERATION Turning on POWER Control section of main unit ▼ ON-screen display Press the MAIN POWER switch, located on the front side of the main unit to ON. The Power/Standby indicator instantaneously changes from red to green and the main unit is turned MAIN POWER Note:...
BASIC OPERATION (Continued) Sound Volume Press the VOL (+) to increase sound POWER POWER volume. The segment of indicator MUTE DISPLAY increases. SLEEP BRIGHT MENU TV/VIDEO Press the VOL (–) to decrease sound volume. The segment of indicator VOL(+)/(–) decreases. -/-- To mute sound Press the MUTE to temporarily turn...
BASIC OPERATION (Continued) Changing the Channels Changing channels using the CHANNEL SELECT on the remote control • To handle the increasing number of channels available, this LCD TV set allows you to select up to 100 positions (Channels 0 to 99). One-digit and two-digit methods of selection can be used. Follow the procedure shown below to select channels.
SELECTING THE MENU ITEMS Selecting a Menu Item • This LCD TV set allows you to adjust the picture and sound, and set the channels and other features using the On Screen Display. Select the desired menu item by following the steps below and then refer to the indicated page for details.
PRESET On-Screen Display Language Selection ■ The MENU on the LCD TV set can Front control panel also be used to select the language. Press the MENU front of the LCD TV/VIDEO TV set for more than two seconds to display the PRESET mode screen.
PRESET (Continued) Presetting the Channels (MANUAL) Front control panel ■ Setting a channel to a desired TV station: Sound System TV/VIDEO Press the MENU (PRESET-1) front of the LCD TV set for more than two seconds. The AUTO MENU mode screen appears. PRESET Press the MENU (PRESET-1) to display the MANUAL mode screen.
PRESET (Continued) Channel Setting (MENU screen) Press the MENU to display the </> POWER MENU screen. MENU DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER Press the ]/[ to move the cursor PICTURE SLEEP BRIGHT FEATURE CH-SETTING to CH-SETTING. MENU MENU Press the </> to display TV/VIDEO CH-SETTING screen.
ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the SLEEP TIMER Setting To use Direct Key function SLEEP POWER Press the SLEEP to display </> DISPLAY SLEEP TIMER screen. SLEEP BRIGHT MENU Press SLEEP to set the sleep MENU timer (in minutes). TV/VIDEO R E M A I N •...
ADJUSTMENT (Continued) Adjusting the PICTURE Settings Press the MENU to display the </> POWER MENU MENU screen. SLEEP TIMER PICTURE DISPLAY FEATURE CH-SETTING SLEEP BRIGHT MENU MENU TV/VIDEO SELECT: ENTER: EXIT: MENU Press the ]/[ to move the cursor MENU to PICTURE.
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ADJUSTMENT (Continued) Press the <. Press the >. Selected item CONTRAST Decrease contrast Increase contrast TINT Toward purple Toward green COLOUR Lower colour intensity Higher colour intensity BLACK LEVEL Less bright More bright SHARPNESS Soft picture Hard picture RED-BLUE More red level More blue level GREEN Less green level...
ADJUSTMENT (Continued) Adjusting the FEATURE Settings To use Direct Key function Press the BRIGHT to display </> POWER BRIGHTNESS screen. DISPLAY Press BRIGHT to select the SLEEP BRIGHT BRIGHT BRIGHTNESS. MENU MENU • Each time you press BRIGHT, the TV/VIDEO BRIGHTNESS changes as follows: BRIGHTNESS [BRIGHT] BRIGHT...
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ADJUSTMENT (Continued) Selected item Factory setting Setting change [NORMAL] Brightness 60% → Suitable for BRIGHTNESS [BRIGHT] Maximum brightness viewing in well-lit areas. Saves energy. [DARK] Brightness 20% → Sufficiently bright when viewing in dim areas. AUTO POWER OFF [OFF] [ON] The power of the LCD TV set is turned (only TV mode) off when there is no signal for 5 minutes.
NICAM BROADCASTS SELECTION Enables selection of reception mode when receiving a NICAM signal. To let you enjoy NICAM broadcasting, this LCD TV receives NICAM system stereo, bilingual, and monaural broadcasts. (When stereo sound is received) Stereo NICAM POWER TV set is receiving a stereo broadcast. STEREO •...
IGR (German stereo system ) BROADCASTS Enables selection of reception mode when receiving an IGR Stereo signal. To let you enjoy IGR broadcasting, this TV receives IGR system stereo and bilingual broadcasts. (When stereo sound is received) STEREO Stereo POWER TV set is receiving a stereo broadcast.
CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES It is possible to enjoy video and sound by connecting VCR’s and home video game systems to the terminals located on the rear of the main unit. When connecting an external device, turn off the power of the main unit and connect a device to prevent any possible damage.
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CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES (Continued) Connecting a VCR or home video game system (AV-IN 1/2) AV -IN 2 VI DE O CO MP ON EN T To COMPONENT input terminal To S-Video To AV input 2 To AV input 1 input terminal terminal terminal...
CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES (Continued) How to fix the cables • Secure cables and cords with the supplied cable clamps so that they do not get caught when mounting the cover. Cable clamps LISTENING WITH A HEADPHONE ■ Plug the headphone mini-plug into the headphone jack located on the front side of the set. [ Front terminal [ Screen display HEADPHONE...
TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Before calling for repair service, check the following items for possible remedies to the encountered symptoms. TV set Reference Problem Check item Pages • Make sure the AC adapter is properly inserted in the power outlet. Picture Sound •...
• The reception may be weak. • The state of the broadcast may also be bad. The picture is • Make sure the antenna is facing the right direction. not sharp. • Make sure the outside antenna is not disconnected. The picture moves.
SPECIFICATIONS LCD COLOUR TV COMPARISON ITEMS LC-13C2M LC-15C2M LC-20C2M MODEL LCD panel 13" TFT LCD 15" TFT LCD 19.7" TFT LCD Number of dots 921,600 dots VGA 921,600 dots VGA 921,600 dots VGA Video colour systems World multi system World multi system...
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