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Sharp Aquos LC-20S5U Operation Manual

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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135
SHARP CORPORATION
LC-20S5U_E_Hyo1-4.indd
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LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION
TÉLÉVISEUR ACL
TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE
CRISTAL LÍQUIDO
TELEVISOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO
OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO
Printed in Mexico
Imprimé au Mexique
Impreso en México
Impresso no México
TINS-C234WJZZ
06P02-MX-NM
®
Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR
are designed to protect the environment
through superior energy efficiency.
Les produits agréés ENERGY STAR
®
sont conçus pour protéger l'environnement par un
rendement énergétique supérieur.
2005/12/21
10:00:11

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  • Page 1 TELEVISOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORATION Printed in Mexico ® Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR are designed to protect the environment Imprimé...
  • Page 2 Dimensional Drawings Unit: inch (mm) (142.4) (379.7) (482.9) (61.9) (101.1) (403.1) (241.6) (100) LC-20S5U_E_Hyo1-4.indd 2005/12/21 10:00:13...

  • Page 3: Important Information

    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. Serial No.: IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 4: 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 5 IMPORTANT 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 6 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 7: Table Of Contents

    7 page 11 • The AC cord enclosed in this product is for 110-125V. For using it on the 125-240V AC, please consult the following. SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 6100 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 230, Miami, Florida 33126, U.S.A. LC-20S5U_E.indb 2005/12/15...

  • Page 8: 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 9: Preparation

    Preparation Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 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 10: Antenna Connection

    Preparation (Continued) Antenna Connection ANTENNAS • 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. 1.

  • Page 11: Power Connection

    (not supplied) Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be required. Power Connection POWER AC INPUT terminal (AC 110-240 V) Wall outlet AC cord •...

  • Page 12: Part Names Of The Main Unit

    Part Names of the Main Unit Controls How to adjust the angle Upper control panel CH ( ) / ( ) INPUT VOL ( ) / ( ) MENU POWER Tilt the display by grabbing onto the carrying handle while securely holding down the stand with your other hand.

  • Page 13: How To Fix The Cables

    Part Names of the Main Unit (Continued) Terminals Carrying handle Rear View INPUT1 (COMPONENT) AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) AC INPUT VIDEO terminal INPUT3/OUTPUT AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) Round lock for Kensington Security ANT. (Antenna terminal) Standard slot AUDIO (R) AUDIO (L) * Using the Kensington Lock INPUT2 •...

  • Page 14: Part Names Of The Remote Control

    Part Names of the Remote Control POWER (P. 16) Switches the Liquid Crystal Television power on or standby. Channel Select (P. 18) Sets the channel. CH ( )/( ) (P. 18) Selects a channel. INPUT (P. 17) MTS (P. 17) Switches the input source between Selects audio settings.

  • Page 15: 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. INPUT1 INPUT1 terminal (COMPONENT) Component cable...

  • Page 16: Ez Setup (With Auto Clock Setting)

    EZ SETUP (With AUTO CLOCK Setting) EZ SETUP during the First Power On Press ENTER to access START EZ SETUP mode. Press '/" to select “YES”, and press ENTER. ■ When you turn on the LCD TV set for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels and •...

  • Page 17: Setting The Clock

    Setting the CLOCK AUTO CLOCK Setting • CLOCK: The AUTO CLOCK setting may take from several minutes to an There are two methods of setting the clock: AUTO CLOCK hour depending on the number of channels to receive and signal and MANUAL CLOCK.

  • Page 18: Time Display

    Basic Operation Turning On and Off the Main Power Daylight Saving Time (DST) Adjustment The Daylight Saving-Time changes as shown below. Set the DST to “ON” to forward the clock by 1 hour. To rewind the clock by 1 hour, set the DST to “OFF”. POWER (Spring) On the first Sunday in April DST starts.

  • Page 19: Switching The Input Modes (Input1/Input2/Input3/Tv)

    Basic Operation (Continued) Switching the Input Modes Sound Volume (INPUT1/INPUT2/INPUT3/TV) ■ To adjust the volume 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 ●...

  • Page 20: Changing Channels

    Basic Operation (Continued) Changing Channels Selecting Menu Items 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. •...
  • Page 21 Basic Operation (Continued) ■ Menu setting screens For details on setting each menu item, refer to the page number indicated below. • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual appearance.

  • Page 22: Basic Adjustment Settings

    Basic Adjustment Settings AV MODE 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. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press MENU to display the Menu screen.

  • Page 23: Backlight

    Basic Adjustment Settings (Continued) BACKLIGHT PICTURE Adjustments You can adjust the brightness of the picture. You can adjust the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “PICTURE”.

  • Page 24: Color Temperature

    Basic Adjustment Settings (Continued) COLOR TEMPERATURE I/P SETTING You can adjust the color temperature to give a better white Adjusting the image and input signal can give you a more balance. beautiful picture. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Repeat steps 1 to 3 of COLOR TEMPERATURE.

  • Page 25: Film Mode

    Basic Adjustment Settings (Continued) FILM MODE AUDIO Adjustments Automatically detects a film-based source (originally You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the encoded at 24 frames/second), analyses it, and then following settings. recreates each still film frame for cinematic picture quality. Press MENU to display the Menu screen.

  • Page 26: Useful Features

    Useful Features ■ Saving broadcast TV channels in the memory CH SETUP Repeat steps 1 to 3 of Setting the AIR/CABLE. ■ EZ SETUP When you move to an area with different broadcasting Press '/" to select “CH SEARCH”, and press ENTER. signals, you may have to set the channel numbers and the time with the EZ SETUP function.

  • Page 27: Setup

    Useful Features (Continued) SETUP Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “SETUP”. Press '/" to select the desired item, and press ENTER. SETUP� ��OPTION C H � S E T U P M T S C L O C K I N P U T 3 �...

  • Page 28: V-Chip Settings

    Useful Features (Continued) V-CHIP Settings ■ 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 29: Canadian English Ratings

    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 30 Useful Features (Continued) ● Setting BLOCK CONTENT (TV GUIDELINES) V-CHIP Settings (Continued) 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 '/" to select “TV GUIDELINES”, and press ■...
  • Page 31 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 28, You can activate V-CHIP BLOCK after setting V-CHIP. then “INPUT SECRET NO.” will be displayed. –...

  • Page 32: Closed Caption

    Useful Features (Continued) Directly setting the CLOSED CAPTION 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 33: View Mode

    Useful Features (Continued) ■ Directly setting the VIEW MODE VIEW MODE 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”. Press VIEW MODE to display the VIEW MODE screen. Press MENU to display the Menu screen.

  • Page 34: Audio Only

    Useful Features (Continued) AUDIO ONLY BLUE SCREEN When listening to music from a music program, you can turn This function automatically turns the screen blue if no the Liquid Crystal display off and enjoy audio only. broadcast signal or no input signal is received. Setting the AUDIO ONLY on the Menu screen Press MENU to display the Menu screen.

  • Page 35: Sleep Timer

    Useful Features (Continued) SLEEP TIMER WAKE-UP TIMER You can set the SLEEP TIMER to automatically turn off the TV. You can set the WAKE-UP TIMER to automatically turn on the TV. Repeat steps 1 and 2 of SLEEP TIMER. Setting the SLEEP TIMER on the Menu screen Press '/"...

  • Page 36: No Signal Off

    Useful Features (Continued) NO SIGNAL OFF PICTURE FLIP The NO SIGNAL OFF function allows you to save energy. You can set the orientation of the picture. When set to “ENABLE”, the power will automatically shut down if no signal inputs for 5 minutes. Repeat steps 1 and 2 of NO SIGNAL OFF.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ■ Before calling for repair services, make the following checks for possible remedies to the encountered symptoms. LCD TV set Problem Check item Reference page • Make sure the AC cord is properly inserted in the power outlet. Picture Sound There is no •...

  • Page 38: 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 some deviations from these values in individual units.

  • Page 39: 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 40 (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.

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