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LC-26GA3H
LCD COLOUR TELEVISION
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  • Page 1 LC-26GA3H LCD COLOUR TELEVISION OPERATION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LCD COLOUR TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL Contents Contents …………………………………………………… 1 Language setting for on-screen display …………… 25 Dear SHARP customer …………………………………… 3 OPC setting …………………………………………… 25 Important Safety Precautions ………………………… 3 Picture adjustments …………………………………… 26 Supplied accessories …………………………………… 5 C.M.S. (Colour Management System) ………… 27 Preparation …………………………………………………...
  • Page 3 Contents Displaying an external equipment image ………… 41 Displaying a DVD image (Example) ………………… 41 Connecting a DVD player …………………………… 42 Connecting a VCR …………………………………… 42 Connecting a game console or camcorder ………… 43 Connecting an HDTV tuner ………………………… 43 Connecting a PC ………………………………………...

  • Page 4: Dear Sharp Customer

    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.
  • Page 5 Important Safety Precautions • Cleaning—Unplug the AC cord • The LCD panel used in this from the AC outlet before cleaning product is made of glass. the product. Use a damp cloth to Therefore, it can break when the clean the product. Do not use product is dropped or impact liquid cleaners or aerosol applied.

  • Page 6: Supplied Accessories

    Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit (g1) “AAA” size battery (g2) AC cord (g1) Page 13 Page 9 Page 6 Antenna Cable (g1) Operation manual (g1) LC-26GA3H Page 10 NOTE • Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV.

  • Page 7: Preparation

    Preparation Setting the TV After putting the TV in place, connect the AC cord. Removing the terminal cover TV (rear view) Press down the hooks to remove the cover toward you. Connecting the AC cord to the TV AC cord Bundling the cables CAUTION •...

  • Page 8: Removing The Stand And Speaker

    Preparation Removing the stand and speaker This unit has detachable type speaker. You can detach the speaker when using external speaker. Before removing (or attaching) speaker, unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet. CAUTION • Do not remove the stand and speaker from the TV unless using an optional bracket to mount it. •...

  • Page 9: Setting The Tv On The Wall

    • Installing the TV requires special skill that should only be performed by qualified service personnel. Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves. SHARP bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury.

  • Page 10: Inserting The Batteries

    Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the first time, insert two “AAA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. Open the battery cover. Insert two supplied “AAA”...

  • Page 11: Basic Connection

    Preparation Simple operations for watching a TV programme Basic connection Connecting to an antenna To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for coaxial cable. Standard DIN45325 plug (IEC169-2) 75-ohm coaxial cable (round cable) Antenna cable...

  • Page 12: Part Names

    Part names TV (Front) VOLUME buttons POWER (On/Off) (VOLl/k ) button CHANNEL buttons TV/VIDEO (CHs/r) button PC CARD slot cover (The PC CARD slot is under the slot cover.) Headphone jack Remote control sensor CARD indicator OPC sensor POWER indicator OPC indicator* SLEEP timer indicator *OPC: Optical Picture Control...

  • Page 13: Tv (Rear)

    Part names TV (Rear) MONITOR OUTPUT terminals INPUT 2 terminals INPUT 3 terminals INPUT 1 terminals AC INPUT terminal INPUT 4 terminals SPEAKER terminals CENTRE CHANNEL INPUT terminal SYSTEM RESET** RS-232C terminal DC OUTPUT terminal Antenna input terminal RESET* * Press RESET if the TV cannot return to its original state after performing various operations. This will reset the TV as shown below.

  • Page 14: Remote Control Unit

    Part names POWER (STANDBY/ON) Remote control unit To switch the power on and off. (See page 14.) To switch the Optical Picture Control on and off. (See page 25.) P&P Set the dual picture mode. Press P&P again to return to normal view. (See page 57.) SELECT To select either screen to be active in Dual screen mode.

  • Page 15: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Turning on the power Press POWER on the TV. • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window POWER button appears with sound.) • After turning the power “ON” by pressing the POWER button on the TV, you can turn the power ON/OFF by pressing the POWER button on the POWER indicator remote control.

  • Page 16: Simple Button Operations For Changing Channels

    Watching TV Channel display Simple button operations for Channel display changes approximately after 3 changing channels seconds as shown below. You can change channels in several ways. Using CHr/son the remote control unit SAT.1 • Press CHr to increase channel number. •...

  • Page 17: Using Mpx On Remote Control Unit

    Watching TV Using MPX on the remote control unit In the TV mode of A2 TV broadcasts When receiving a stereo signal Each time you press MPX, the mode switches between STEREO and MONO. Stereo mode BBC2 STEREO In the NICAM TV broadcasts BBC2 When receiving a stereo signal Each time you press MPX, the mode switches between...

  • Page 18: Simple Button Operation For Changing Volume/Sound

    Watching TV Using e on the remote control unit Simple button operation for changing e mutes the current sound output. volume/sound Changing the volume You can change the volume on the TV or on the remote control unit. Press e. •...

  • Page 19: Basic Adjustment Settings

    Basic adjustment settings Menu operation buttons On-Screen Display Use the following buttons on the remote control to Example operate the menu. [ Option ... Quick Shoot ] MENU Option Audio Only [Off] Input Select [VIDEO] Audio Out Quick Shoot [On] Colour System [AUTO] Centre Channel Input...

  • Page 20: Tv/Av Input Mode Menu Items

    Basic adjustment settings TV/AV input mode menu items PC input mode menu items List of TV/AV menu items to help you with List of PC menu items to help you with operations operations Picture Picture OPC ..........Page 25 OPC ..........Page 25 Backlight ........

  • Page 21: Auto Installation

    Basic adjustment settings Auto installation Programme setup You can run auto installation again, even after setting You can run the auto installation procedure again at up the preset channels. any time, by accessing the Setup menu, then Programme Setup. Channels can be tuned automatically or manually.

  • Page 22: Manual Setting For Each Channel

    Basic adjustment settings Search tuning Manual setting for each channel You can set some channel items manually. They are Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you Search, Fine (TV frequency), Colour sys., Sound sys., want to edit, and then press ENTER. Label (Network name), Skip, Lock (Child Lock) and •...

  • Page 23: Colour System

    Basic adjustment settings Labelling channels Manual setting for each channel (continued) When a TV channel sends its Network Name, the auto Colour system installation detects the information and assigns a name to it. However, you can change individual channel names. Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you want to edit, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 24: Skipping Channels

    Basic adjustment settings Setting the booster Manual setting for each channel (continued) Picture quality may improve in regions with weak signal Skipping channels strength using this function. Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over when using CHr/s even if selected while watching the Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you image from the TV.

  • Page 25: Sort

    Basic adjustment settings Sort Erase Programme Channel positions can be sorted freely. The individual programme can be erased. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Sort. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Erase Programme”, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 26: Language Setting For On-Screen Display

    Basic adjustment settings Language setting for on-screen OPC setting display Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. You can also select a language from setup menu. Using OPC on the remote control unit Select from among 2 languages: English and Chinese. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

  • Page 27: Picture Adjustments

    Basic adjustment settings Picture adjustments Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Adjust the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Press c/d to select “Picture”. Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired position.

  • Page 28: Colour Management System)

    Basic adjustment settings Colour temperature C.M.S. (Colour Management System) Adjusts the colour temperature to give the best white Colour tone is managed using the six-colour image. adjustment setting. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in C.M.S. (Colour Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Management System).

  • Page 29: Y/C

    Basic adjustment settings 3D-Y/C Monochrome For viewing a video in monochrome. Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross colour noise. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in 3D-Y/C. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press a/b to select “Monochrome”, and Press c/d to select “Picture”.

  • Page 30: Audio Adjustment

    Basic adjustment settings Audio adjustment Dolby Virtual You can also produce Dolby Virtual effects from the You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. “Audio” setting. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Audio”.

  • Page 31: Power Control

    Basic adjustment settings Power control Power control for PC source Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power control for AV source Power management When set, the power will automatically shut down. No Signal off When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut down if no signal inputs for 15 minutes.

  • Page 32: Using Memory Card

    Important notes on using memory cards • Sharp cannot be held responsible for misuse of the LCD TV set, any troubles during use, or other problems, or any damages arising out of the use of the LCD TV set, except for those cases for which Sharp is liable by law.
  • Page 33 Using memory card You can use memory cards (commercially available) Commercially available memory cards for recording and playing back pictures. • Please use an appropriate PC card adapter PC card adapter SD Memory PC Card (commercially available) for each memory card. Card Hard Disk •...

  • Page 34: Card Setup Mode Menu Items

    Using memory card Card Setup mode menu items Press the CARD button first to access following items. Still Setup Slide Show Setup Interval 1-10/15/20/25/30/ 45/60 Sec. 15/30/60 Min. Order Normal/Random/ My Programme Repeat On/Off My Programme Setup/Erase Card Audio Select Off/TV/INPUT1-INPUT4 Edit Protect/Delete File/ Delete All...

  • Page 35: Recording A Still Image

    Using memory card Opening the PC CARD slot cover Recording a still image • Use your fingertip to slide the catch in the direction of the arrow. You can record a still image on the card. Inserting a PC card adapter Press FREEZE.

  • Page 36: Displaying A Still Image

    Using memory card Selecting Still mode Setting Slide Show You can adjust the interval, order and repeat settings. Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. Press c/d to select “Still”, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 37: My Programme

    Using memory card Audio Select My Programme You can enjoy the audio from TV or other external You can select up to thirty-two pictures and specify equipment during the still image playback. the order for displaying in slide show. Press CARD and the card mode screen Repeat steps 1 to 4 in My Programme.

  • Page 38: Deleting A Still Image File

    Using memory card Deleting a still image file Deleting all still image files Press CARD and the card mode screen Select “Delete All” instead of “Delete File” in displays. step 6 in Deleting a still image file. Slide Show Setup My Programme Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

  • Page 39: Recording A Motion Picture

    Using memory card Recording a motion picture Displaying a motion picture Use this setting to record images you are currently watching. Press CARD and the card mode screen Record with the settings made in “Rec. Mode” and displays. “Pre-recording”. Press E REC to start recording. Press c/d to select “Video”, and then press •...

  • Page 40: Pre-Recording

    Using memory card Pre-recording Protecting/unprotecting motion picture files You can record the picture slightly before the point You can protect any file you do not want to delete. where you pressed the record button, enabling you to record just the scene you wanted. Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Pre-recording.

  • Page 41: Deleting A Motion Picture File

    Using memory card Deleting a motion picture file Deleting all motion picture files Press CARD and the card mode screen Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Card”.

  • Page 42: Displaying An External Equipment Image

    Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV, like a VCR, DVD player, HDTV tuner, PC, game console and camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from TV/VIDEO on the remote control unit or TV/VIDEO on the TV.

  • Page 43: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Using external equipment Connecting a DVD player You can use the INPUT 1 terminal when connecting to a DVD player and other audiovisual equipment. To watch an image from this input terminal, you need to select the input source (see page 41) and the input signal type (see page 47).

  • Page 44: Connecting A Game Console Or Camcorder

    Using external equipment Connecting a game console or camcorder A game console, camcorder and some other audiovisual equipment are conveniently connected using the INPUT 2 terminals. NOTE • The S-video terminal has priority over the video terminals. • You can also connect the game console to INPUT 1 or 3 terminals to enjoy clearer picture. To watch an image from this input terminal, you need to select the input source (see page 41) and the input signal type (see page 47).

  • Page 45: Connecting A Pc

    Using external equipment Connecting a PC Use the INPUT4 terminals to connect a PC. NOTE • The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. • Refer to page 59 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV. To watch the image from this input terminal, you need to select input source (see page 41) and input signal...

  • Page 46: Speaker Setup

    Using external equipment Speaker Setup External Audio Bypass External Audio Bypass automatically optimises the Connecting external speakers audio quality to suit internal (supplied) speakers. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Rear view Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Speaker Setup”, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 47: Useful Adjustment Settings

    Useful adjustment settings Image position (for TV/AV input mode) Audio Only For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical When listening to music from a music programme, you position. can set the Liquid Crystal display off and enjoy audio only. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

  • Page 48: Fine Sync. Adjustment (Pc Input Mode Only)

    Useful adjustment settings Fine Sync. adjustment (PC input Input Select mode only) Selecting input source Can use for selecting the input source. Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to change image position using Auto Sync. In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed to optimise the image.

  • Page 49: Input Label

    Useful adjustment settings Colour system setting (for TV/AV Input Label input mode) You can assign each input source a label you like. u can change the colour system to one that is compatible with the image on the screen. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press TV/VIDEO to select an appropriate Press c/d to select “Option”.

  • Page 50: Av Mode Selection

    Useful adjustment settings AV mode selection AV mode gives you five viewing options to choose from to best match the system environment, which can vary due to factors like room-brightness, type of programme watched or the type of image input from external equipment.

  • Page 51: Wide Mode (For Tv/Av Input Mode)

    Useful adjustment settings WIDE mode (for TV/AV input mode) WIDE MODE Normal Manual Selection Zoom 14:9 Press WIDE. Panorama • The WIDE MODE menu displays. Full • The menu lists the wide mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently received. Cinema 16:9 Cinema 14:9 Press WIDE or a/b while the WIDE MODE...

  • Page 52: Wide Mode (For Pc Input Mode)

    Useful adjustment settings WIDE mode (for PC input mode) Input signal (640m480) You can select the screen size. WIDE MODE NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page Normal 44.) Cinema • Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type. Full Press WIDE.

  • Page 53: Input Signal (Pc Input Mode Only)

    Useful adjustment settings DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Input Signal (PC input mode only) Produces a clearer video image. • Some input signals may have to be registered manually to display properly. • The pairs of input signals (resolutions) in the list below Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

  • Page 54: Rotate

    Useful adjustment settings Rotate You can set the orientation of the picture. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Rotate”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select the desired mode, and then press ENTER.

  • Page 55: Audio Out

    Useful adjustment settings Audio Out Sleep timer Allows you to select what controls the audio output. Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby. NOTE • This setting is available only in TV input mode. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.

  • Page 56: Password Setting For Child Lock (For Tv Input Mode)

    Useful adjustment settings Password setting for child lock Enter the same 4-digit number as in step 6 (for TV input mode) to confirm. • “The new password is registered.” displays. Allows you to use a password to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed.

  • Page 57: Centre Channel Input

    Useful adjustment settings Centre Channel Input You can use the speaker as the centre speaker when using a 5.1ch surround system. Speaker AV amplifier * Connect to external audio equipment that supports a 5.1ch surround system. Refer to your external equipment operation manual for details.

  • Page 58: Useful Features

    Useful features Picture and still image Dual screen functions You can freeze a motion picture on the display. Allows you to display two pictures on the screen at one time. Dual screen You can display two pictures except when inputting from a INPUT 4 terminal and card.

  • Page 59: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power. • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 14.) If the indicator on the TV lights up red, press POWER. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 6.) •...

  • Page 60: Pc Compatibility Chart

    Appendix PC compatibility chart PC/MAC Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency VESA Standard 31.5 kHz 60 Hz 640 x 400 37.9 kHz 85 Hz 31.5 kHz 60 Hz 720 x 400 37.9 kHz 85 Hz 31.5 kHz 60 Hz 37.9 kHz 72 Hz 640 x 480 37.5 kHz...

  • Page 61: Rs-232C Port Specifications

    Appendix RS-232C port specifications PC Control of the TV • When a program is set, the TV can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing.
  • Page 62 Appendix Response code format Normal response Return code (0DH) Problem response (communication error or incorrect command) Return code (0DH) Commands CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTENTS CONTENTS POWER OFF (STANDBY) POSITION H-POSITION (AV) ( 10 – POWER SETTING INPUT SELECTION A INPUT SWITCHING (TOGGLE)

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Operation manual, Remote control unit (g1), AC cord (g1), “AAA” size battery (g2), Antenna Cable (g1) • 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.

  • Page 64: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional drawings Unit: mm...

  • Page 65: How To Set The Factory Presets

    HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS Turn off the TV by pressing POWER on the TV. After waiting for about 1 minute, press and hold down RESET and press POWER on the TV to turn on the TV. All setting items (except TV channel) return to the factory presetting. NOTE •...

  • Page 66: Sharp Corporation

    SHARP CORPORATION Printed in Japan Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper. TINS-B319WJZZ 04P06-JKG...

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