Sharp AQUOS LC-15E1U, AQUOS LC-13E1U Operation Manual

LC-13E1U
LC-15E1U

LIQUID CRYSTALTELEVISION

ENGLISH

OPERATION MANUAL

IMPORTANT:
To aid reporting
record the TV's model and serial numbers
space provided. The numbers are located at the
rear of the TV.

in

case of loss or theft, please

in

the

Model No

Serial No.:

..

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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 equilat­eral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of

RISK OF

A

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

DO NOT OPEN.

~

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

ELECTR~C

PERSONNEL.

SHOCK. A A

~

A

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
triangleisintended to alert the

to

the presence of impor-

user
tant operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions
literature accompanying the
product.

in

the

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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.

IU.S.A.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ONLyl

"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,
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical."

This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury.
Disposal of these materials may
recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance:
www.eia.org

be

regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or

in

particular, specifies that the cable

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
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.

on

safety. However, improper use can resultinelectric shock and/or fire.Inorder to prevent

• Read

• Keep this manual

• Observe

• Follow

•

• Power

• Power cord

• If the AC adapter is misplaced or needs to be replaced, obtain the same type of adapter from a

•

• Entering of objects and

•

•

• Replacement

• Safety

• Wall or ceiling

•

instructions-All

operated.
safe place for future reference.
closely.
Attachments-Do

equate attachments can resultinaccidents.
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply usedinyour home, consult your dealer or

local power company. For units designed to operate
to the operating instructions.

stepping
SHARP service center or your dealer.

Overloading-Do
Overloading can cause fire or electric shock.

ings. High voltage flows
short internal parts. For the same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product.
Servicing-Do
high voltage and other dangerous conditions. Request a qualified service person to perform
servicing.

Repair-If
request a qualified service person to perform repairs.

a.

b.
c.
d.

e.
f.

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
shock and/or other danger.

perform safety checks to ensure that the productisin
product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer.

Polarization-ThisACadapter 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.
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

Do

warnings-All

instructions-All

source-This

protection-The

on

them or objects from restingonthem. Check the cords at the plugs and product.

not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to

any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the power cord from theACoutlet, and

When the power cord or plugisdamaged.
When a liquid was spilledonthe product or when objects have fallen into the product.
When the product has been exposed to rain or water.
When the product does not operate properlyasdescribedinthe operating instructions.
Do

not touch the controls other than those describedinthe operating instructions. Improper

adjustment of controls not described

requires extensive adjustment work by a qualified technician.
When the product has been dropped or damaged.
When the product displaysanabnormal condition. Any noticeable abnormalityinthe product

indicates that the product needs servicing.

not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

parts-In

checks-Upon

mounting-When

operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is

in

a safe

place-These

warningsonthe product andinthe instructions must be observed

operating instructions must be followed.

not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of inad-

product must operateona power source specifiedonthe specification

power cords mustberouted properly to prevent people from

not overload AC outlets or extension cords.

liquids-Never

in

the product, and insertinganobject can cause electric shock and/or

case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service

completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to

mounting the productona wall or ceiling, be sure to install the

If

you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the

safety and operating instructions must be keptina

on

batteries or another power source, refer

insertanobject into the product through vents or open-

in

the instructions can cause damage, which often

in

fire, electric

proper operating condition.

IMPORTANT

•

Cleaning-Unplug
cleaning the product. Use a damp cloth to clean the product.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

SAFETY

the power cord from the AC outlet before

PRECAUTIONS

(Continued)

• Water and
such as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink and laundry tub,
swimming pool and

•

Stand-Do
tripod or table. Placing the product
cause the product to fall, resulting
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,besure 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
designed for ventilation.
and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause over­heating and/or shorten the life of the product.
the product
since they can block ventilation openings. This product
designed for built-in installation; do not place the product
an

enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruc­tions are followed.

moisture-Do

not place the productonan

vents and other openingsinthe cabinet are

on

a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface,

not use the product near water,

in

a wet basement.

unstable cart, stand,

onanunstable base can

in

serious personal

Do

not cover or block these vents

Do

not place

is

not

in

in

• The LCD panel used
Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or
applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken
glass pieces

• Heat

• The LCD panel is a very high technology product with 921,600 thin film transistors, giving you fine

sources-Keep
such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other heat-generating
products (including amplifiers).

picture details.
Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear
Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product.

in

case the LCD panel breaks.

this productismade of glass.

the product away from heat sources

on

the screenasa fixed point of blue, green or

red.

IMPORTANT

• Ifanoutside 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.

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

(Continued)

EXAMPLEOFANTENNA

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

NEC-NATIONAL

• For added protection for this television equipment during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for

long periods of time, unplug

disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the

equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.

An

outside antenna system should not be locatedinthe

•
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing
care should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

ELECTRICAL CODE

it

from the wall outlet and

an

outside antenna system, extreme

GROUNDING AS PER

GROUND CLAMPS

"::"~

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA
LEAD

IN

WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

UNIT

CONTENTS

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3-5
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 7
PREPARATION

Using

the

Remote Control 8

Batteries

for

the

Remote Control 8
Power Connection
Antenna Connection

FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS 11-13

Removing
Listening

EZ

SETUP 14

EZ

SETUP

the

Back

Cover 13

with

Headphones 13

during

the

First Power On 14
REMOTE CONTROL 15
BASIC OPERATION 15-18

TurningonPOWER 16

SWitching TVNIDEO [AV1/AV2/COMPONENTrrV] Modes 16
Sound Volume 17
ON/OFF Standby 17
Changing

the

Channels 18

SELECTING MENU ITEMS 19

Selecting Menu Items 19

ADJUSTMENT 20-37

Adjusting
Adjusting
Adjusting
Adjusting
Adjusting
Adjusting
SET
Adjusting
Adjusting
Adjusting

UP

the

SLEEP TIMER Settings 20

the

BRIGHTNESS

the

PICTURE FLIP

the

LANGUAGE

the

VIDEO ADJUST

the

PRESET Settings 26

the

BLUE SCREEN

the

CLOSED CAPTION Settings 30,

the

V-CHIP Settings 32-37

Settings

Settings

Settings

Settings

Settings

CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES 38-40

How

to

Fix

the

Cables 40
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS 43

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS 44,

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•••••••••

24,
27, 28

41,42

Page

8-10

9,

9

10

21
22
23
25

29
31

45

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Make

sure

the

following

accessories

are

provided

with

the

product.

RRMCGA077WJSA (LC-13/15E1
RRMCGA077WJSB (LC-13/15E1 UB)
RRMCGA077WJSC (LC-13/15E1 UW)

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UBATU0038CEZZ

OACCD3097CEPA

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UADP-A009WJPZ

SHARR

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TINS-A156WJZZ

LHLDW0109CESA

(LC-13/15E1U,

LC·13/15E1UW)

LHLDW0109CESB

(LC·13/15E1

UB)

PREPARATION

• Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote sensor window
on

the main unit. Objects between the remote control and sensor

window may prevent proper operation.

Cautions regarding use of remote control

•Donot expose the remote control to shock.
In

addition, do not expose the remote control to liquid, and do not place

inanarea with high humidity.

•Donot 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
change the angle of the lighting or LCD TV set, or operate the remote
control closer to the remote sensor window.

Before using the LCD TV set for the first time, install two ("AAA" size, UM/SUM-4) batteries (supplied).

When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with

new ("AAA" size, UM/SUM-4) batteries.

1 Open the battery

cover.

is

under direct sunlight or strong lighting.Insuch case,

2 Insert two ("AAA" size, UM/

SUM-4) batteries.

3 Close the battery

cover.

o

I

L-

L-

~

..

SLEEP Indicator
POWER indicator
Remote Sensor

Window

• Slide the cover while

pressing the

'·.··m{

••

Cautions regarding batteries

Improper use of batteries can resultinchemical leakage and/or explosion. Be sure to follow the instruc-

tions below.

• Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the

• 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

•
battery and/or cause the old battery to leak chemicals.

• Remove batteries when they become weak.

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 will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the
remote control.

(T)

part.

I~!it

• Position the positive and
negative ends of the batteries
as indicated
ment.

in

the compart-

(+) and

(-)

indications.

• Engage the clawonthe
cover into the battery
housing and slide shut.

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PREPARATION (Continued)

DC

input terminal

(DC 12V)

Household power outlet

INOTE >

• Use a commercially availableACplug adapter, if necessary, dependingonthe design of the wall outlet.

• Always turn the MAIN POWER switch of the LCD TV set to off when connecting the

• Always unplug the

AC

adapter from the product and power outlet when not using for a long period of time.

AC

adapter.

CABLETV (CATV) CONNECTION

• A 75-ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup. When connecting the 75­ohm coaxial cable to the set, screw the 75-ohm cable to the ANT. terminal.

• 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

4,

scrambled channels. (Set your TV to channel 3 or

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.

B)

Please note: An RF switch provided with two inputs (A and

RF

"A" position on the

switch (not supplied) :

You

can view all unscrambled channels by using the

is required (not supplied).

TV's channel keys.

"B" position on the

switch (not supplied) :

You

can view the scrambled channels via the converter/

RF

descrambler by using the converter's channel keys.

RF

switch (not supplied)

A

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IN

B

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Two-set
signal
splitter
(not

supplied)

Cable TV Line

INOTE >

• Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter,RFswitch or combiner that might be
required.

PREPARATION (Continued)

• 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

systems.

is

a brief explanation of the type of connections that are provided with the various antenna

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 connectanoutdoor antenna.
A:

Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna.

S:

Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antennas.

• Connect the outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the

ANT.

terminalonthe rear of the TV set.

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Antenna cable (supplied)

F-type connector

---.

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)

A.

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna

300/75-ohm

~

~~orrlV~

twin-lead

...JJ

75-ohm

coaxial cable

'f~~~~:

Antenna input

terminal

Combiner

(not

supplied)

~

~OUT

S.

Separate VHF and/or

UHF Antennas

UHF

antenna

/

300-ohm

I twin-lead

IN.-

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VHF

antenna

or

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FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS

IMain

unit

(front

r

If

view) I

Upper

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control

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........

panel

(-)/{+)

VOL

(v

MENU

MAIN

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X\

)/(A)

DEO

POWER

The screen can be
adjusted backwards to an
angle between 12
degrees and 35 degrees.
The screen cannot be set

up straight. When
changing the angle, make
sure to hold the stand and
adjust the screen to the

best viewable angle.

CH

TVNI

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............

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> Adjustable

range

Speaker

Remote

INOTE >

• TVNIDEO,CH(V)/{A),
the remote control. Basically, this operation manual provides a description basedonoperation with the remote
control.

• The outer dimensions and placement of buttons, etc. may slightly differ between the LC-13E1U and LC-15E1

sensor

However, the basic operations are the same.

window

POWER

A green indicator lights when the power is on and a red indicator lights wheninthe
standby mode (the indicator will not light when the main power is off).

indicator

VOL (-)/{+) and MENUonthe main unit have the same functions as the same buttons

SLEEP

The SLEEP indicator lights up red when

the SLEEP TIMER is set to on.

indicator

on

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FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS (Continued)

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unit

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FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS (Continued)

• Before connecting a connection cord into the rear terminal, remove the
back cover. Push

• To mount the cover, insert the 2 hooks
into the cabinet and press
the tab locks

in

the tab and pull out the back cover carefully.

on

the bottom of the cover

in

place with a click.

on

the upper part of the back cover until

• Plug the headphone mini-plug into the HEADPHONE jack locatedonthe rear of the TV set.

... On-screen display

.....

Rear terminal

VOLUME

60

1111111111111111111111111111111

Headphones

INOTE :>

• Headphones are not includedinthe supplied accessories.

•

No

sound willbeheard from the main unit speakers when a headphone mini-plugisconnected into the

HEADPHONE jack.

EZ SETUP

Control

sectionofmain

MAIN POWER

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unit

• When you turnonthe TV for the first time, it will automatically
memorize the broadcasting channels.

Please perform the following instructions before you press MAIN
POWER.
(1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 8.)
(2) Connect the antenna cable to the TV set. (See page 10.)
(3) Connect the AC adapter to the

in

and plug

the AC cord to the wall outlet. (See page 9.)

1 Press MAIN POWER, located

the upper side of the main unit, to

on

turn

LANGUAGE mode will be dis­played.

2 Press

"ESPANOL (SPANISH)" or
:'FRANCAIS (FRENCH)".

3 Press

mode.

4 Press

The tuner will automatically search
for the broadcasting and cable TV
channels. (The
automatically increase when it
appears.)

If you want to stop the
process once it has started, press

want to SET UP again, please refer
to pages 27 and 28

To

Press

the TV. The SELECT

./T

to select "ENGLISH",

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to accessEZSETUP

~

CH

~

and it will be canceled.Ifyou

cancel

EZ SETUP

~

No.

on

will

EZ

SETUP

SET UP.

on

DC

input terminal of the product

SElECT

[1J

SElECT:~

YES:@

LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPANOL
FRANCAI

S

ENTER:@

CONNECT

ANTENNAORCABLE.

STARTEZSETUP?

NO:~

PLEASE

WAIT

AUTO

PROGRAMMI

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EXIT:.

EXIT:.

SHARP

STOP:@

5 Once

EZ

SETUPiscompleted, the
lowest channel number memorized
will

be

displayed.

INOTE >

• Do not let the EZ SETUP screen display unattended for a long time.

• If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels
information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.

• It may be difficult to PRESET when the broadcasting signals are weak, the channel cycle frequency is incorrect or
the frequency jamming is occuring around the area. Please refer to pages 27 and 28 for more information on
manually memorizing channels using CHANNEL SETTING.

in

your region, please refer to pages 27 and 28 for more

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