Sharp AQUOS LC-15A2U User Manual
LC-15A2U
LCD COLOR TELEVISION
ENGLISH
OPERATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
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Important Information
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilat-
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
eral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within a
triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
product.
U.S.A. ONLY
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
“Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40
of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.”
IMPORTANT:
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.
Model No.:
Serial No.:
U.S.A. ONLY
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CONTENTS
Page
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER .............................................................................................................5
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................... 5,6
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................. 7
PREPARATION ............................................................................................................................8-10
Preparing and Using the Remote Control ............................................................................... 8
Batteries for Remote Control ....................................................................................................8
Power Connection ...................................................................................................................... 9
Antenna Connection ..............................................................................................................9,10
FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS ................................................................................... 11
Removing the back cover ........................................................................................................ 12
REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................................................................................... 13
BASIC OPERATION ................................................................................................................. 13-16
Turning on POWER................................................................................................................... 14
Switching TV/VIDEO AV1/AV2/TV Mode ................................................................................ 14
Sound Volume ........................................................................................................................... 15
ON/OFF Standby ....................................................................................................................... 15
Changing the Channels............................................................................................................ 16
SELECTING THE MENU ITEMS .................................................................................................... 17
Selecting a Menu Item .............................................................................................................. 17
ADJUSTMENT .......................................................................................................................... 18-32
Adjusting the SLEEP TIMER Settings .................................................................................... 18
Adjusting the LANGUAGE Settings ........................................................................................ 19
Adjusting the VIDEO ADJUST Settings ............................................................................ 20,21
Adjusting the PRESET Settings .............................................................................................. 22
SET UP ................................................................................................................................. 23-24
Adjusting the BLUE SCREEN Settings .................................................................................. 25
Adjusting the CLOSED CAPTION Settings ............................................................................ 26
Adjusting the V-CHIP Settings .......................................................................................... 27-32
LISTENING WITH A HEADPHONE ...............................................................................................32
CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES .......................................................................... 33-35
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................... 36,37
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................... 38
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DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER
Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp LCD Color 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property
damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest
priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent
potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the
product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your LCD color TV product, please read
the following precautions carefully before using the product.
■ Read instructions—All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is
operated.
■ Keep this manual in a safe place—These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a
safe place for future reference.
■ Observe warnings—All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed
closely.
■ Follow instructions—All operating instructions must be followed.
■ Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of inad-
equate attachments can result in accidents.
■ Power source—This product must operate on a power source specified on the specification
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply used in your home, consult your dealer or
local power company. For units designed to operate on batteries or another power source, refer
to the operating instructions.
■ Power cord protection—The power cords must be routed properly to prevent people from
stepping on them or objects from resting on them. Check the cords at the plugs and product.
■ If the AC adapter is misplaced or needs to be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from a
SHARP service center or your dealer.
■ Overloading—Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords.
Overloading can cause fire or electric shock.
■ Entering of objects and liquids—Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings. High voltage flows in the product, and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or
short internal parts. For the same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product.
■ Servicing—Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to
high voltage and other dangerous conditions. Request a qualified service person to perform
servicing.
■ Repair—If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, and
request a qualified service person to perform repairs.
a.When the power cord or plug is damaged.
b.When a liquid was spilled on the product or when objects have fallen into the product.
c.When the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d.When the product does not operate properly as described in the operating instructions.
Do not touch the controls other than those described in the operating instructions. Improper
adjustment of controls not described in the instructions can cause damage, which often
requires extensive adjustment work by a qualified technician.
e.When the product has been dropped or damaged.
f. When the product displays an abnormal condition. Any noticeable abnormality in the product
indicates that the product needs servicing.
■ Replacement parts—In case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service
person uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or those with the same characteristics and performance as the original parts. Use of unauthorized parts can result in fire, electric
shock and/or other danger.
■ Safety checks—Upon completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to
perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.
■ Wall or ceiling mounting—When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the
product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer.
■ Polarization—This AC adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
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IMPORTANT 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.
■ Stand—Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can
cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal
injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the
product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended
by the manufacturer.
■ When relocating the product placed on a cart, it must be
moved with utmost care. Sudden stops, excessive force and
uneven floor surface can cause the product to fall from the
cart.
■ Ventilation—The vents and other openings in the cabinet are
designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents
and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause
overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not
place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This
product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place
the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or
rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions are followed.
■ The LCD panel used in this product is made of glass.
Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or
applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken
glass pieces in case the LCD panel breaks.
■ Heat sources—Keep the product away from heat sources
such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other heat-generating
products (including amplifiers).
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.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.
Operation Manual (×1) Wireless Remote Control (×1)
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LC-15A2U
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LCD COLOR TELEVISION
T L VISION COULEUR ¸
CRAN ¸ CRISTAUX
LIQUIDES (LCD)
OPERATION MANUAL
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Antenna Cable
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AC Adapter (×1)
AC Cord
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Cable clamp (×2)
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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.
■ Do not install or place the remote control under direct sunlight.
The heat may cause deformation of the unit.
■ The remote control may not work properly if the remote sensor window
of the main unit is under direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such case,
change the angle of the lighting or LCD TV set, or operate the remote
control closer to the remote sensor window.
Batteries for Remote Control
If the remote control fails to operate LCD color TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote
control.
1 Open the battery
cover.
2 Insert batteries (two
size-AAA batteries,
supplied with product).
3 Close the battery
cover.
■ Slide the cover while
pressing down.
–
Caution!
Cautions regarding batteries
Improper use of batteries can result in a leakage of chemicals and/or explosion. Be sure to follow the
instructions below.
• Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (–) indications.
• Different types of batteries have different characteristics. Do not mix batteries of different types.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new
batteries and/or cause old batteries to leak chemicals.
• Remove batteries as soon as they are non-operable.
Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause a rash. If chemical leakage is found, wipe with a
cloth.
• The batteries supplied with the product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions.
• If the remote control is not used for an extended period of time, remove batteries from the remote
control.
■ Place batteries with their
terminals corresponding to
the (+) and (–) indications
in the battery compartment.
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Power Connection
Plug into AC outlet.
Household power outlet
PREPARATION (Continued)
Connect to the DC input
terminal of the product.
AC cord
Notes:
■ Use a commercially available AC plug adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet.
■ Always turn the main power switch of the LCD TV set to OFF when connecting the AC adapter.
■ Always unplug the AC adapter from the product and power outlet when not using for long periods of time.
AC adapter
To DC input terminal
(DC 12V)
Antenna Connection
CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION
• A 75 ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup. When connecting the 75
ohm coaxial cable to the set, screw the 75 ohm cable to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR.
• Some cable TV companies offer “premium pay channels”. Since the signals of these premium
pay channels are scrambled, a cable TV converter/descrambler is generally provided to the
subscriber by the cable TV company. This converter/descrambler is necessary for normal
viewing of the scrambled channels. (Place your TV on channel 3 or 4, typically one of these
channels is used. If this is unknown, consult your cable TV company.) For more specific instructions on installing cable TV, consult your cable TV company. One possible method of utilizing the
converter/descrambler provided by your cable TV company is explained below.
Please note: RF switch equipped with position A/B (not provided) is required.
“A” position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view all unscrambled channels using the TV’s
“B” position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view the scrambled channels via the converter/
RF switch (not supplied)
OUT
Cable TV converter/
descrambler
(not supplied)
Note:
■ Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be
required.
channel keys.
descrambler using the converter’s channel keys.
Two-set
signal
splitter
(not
IN
supplied)
Cable TV Line
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PREPARATION (Continued)
Antenna Connection (Continued)
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:
F-type connector
1. A 75 ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type
connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without
tools (not supplied).
2. A 300 ohm system is a flat “twin-lead” cable that can be
attached to a 75 ohm terminal through a 300-75 ohm
ADAPTER (not supplied).
OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION
• Use one of the following two diagrams if you connect an outdoor antenna.
A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna.
B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antenna.
• Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR on the rear of the TV set.
75-ohm coaxial cable (round)
300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)
A. Combination VHF/UHF Antennas
VHF/UHF ANTENNA
300-ohm
twin-lead
VHF/UHF ANTENNA
or
75-ohm
coaxial cable
300/75-ohm
ADAPTOR
(Not supplied)
B. Separate VHF/UHF Antenna
VHF
ANTENNA
or
UHF
ANTENNA
300-ohm
twin-lead
300-ohm
twin-lead
75-ohm coaxial
cable
COMBINER
(not supplied)
IN OUT
To antenna input
terminal
Supplied antenna cable
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FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS
Main unit (front view)
Rear control panel
To change the angle of the TV
set, tilt the screen 10 degrees
forward or 20 degrees backward.
it can also be rotated 90 degrees.
Please adjust the angle so that
the TV set can be watched most
comfortably.
Remote sensor window
(The actual location is not visible)
Power/standby indicator
A green indicator lights when the power is on and a red indicator
lights when in the standby mode (the indicator will not light when
the main power is off).
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FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS (Continued)
Main unit (rear view)
Antenna terminal
AV-IN 1
AUDIO (R)
AUDIO (L)
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
AUDIO (L)
AUDIO (R)
Removing the Back Cover
■ To connect a connection cord into the rear terminal, remove the back
cover. Pull the back cover to the front carefully.
■ Put back the cover. Insert the 3 hooks of the back
cover into the rear of the TV set completely.
1
Power input (DC 12 V)
Head phone
AV-IN 2 / OUT
12
2
REMOTE CONTROL/BASIC OPERATION
POWER
TV/VIDEO
CHANNEL SELECT
POWER
TV/VIDEO
VOL
—
1123
456
8
7
000
LCDTV
CH
CH
FLASHBACK
9
MENU
DISPLAY
MUTE
VOL
MENU
CH (])/([)
+
]Selects next higher channel
[Selects next lower channel
FLASHBACK
Returns to previous channel
DISPLAY
Press....Displays receiving channel for 10 seconds.
Channel indication reduces in size after
about 10 seconds.
MUTE
Press....Stops sound.
BASIC OPERATION
This product is factory set to comply with the TV broadcasting system in the United States. For Brazil,
Argentina and Uruguay, set the color system according to the country before using this product by
following the table below.
The VIDEO INPUT mode is compatible with color systems worldwide and is automatically set.
Country
U.S.A
Canada, Mexico, Color: NTSC NTSC (N358) World Multi
Latin America TV ch: US ch US ch Auto System
Brazil
Argentina, Color: PAL-N NTSC (N358) World Multi Set color system to
Uruguay TV ch: US ch US ch Auto System PAL-N (see page 21)
TV broadcasting
system
Color: NTSC NTSC (N358) World Multi Not required
TV ch: US ch US ch Auto System or N/A
Color: PAL-M NTSC (N358) World Multi Set color system to
TV ch: US ch US ch Auto System PAL-M (see page 21)
Factory setting of color system User setting
TV Video TV
Not required or N/A
* The World Multi Auto System
is compatible with all color
systems indicated below.
1
N358
2
N443
3
PAL
4
PAL-M
5
PAL-N
7
SECAM
8
PAL-60
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