Sharp LC-13B2UB User Manual

LC-13B2UB

POWER

SLEEP

M E

N U

LC-15B2UB LC-20B2UB

LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA

DE CRISTAL LIQUIDO

TELEVISOR DE CRISTAL

LÍQUIDO

OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE MANEJO

MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO

ESPAÑOL

PORTUGUÊS

LC-13B2UB LC-15B2UB LC-20B2UB

LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION

ENGLISH

OPERATION MANUAL

ENGLISH

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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

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

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.

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.

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, Iocation of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

■ 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 it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.

■ An outside antenna system should not be located in the 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 an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

CONTENTS

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER .............................................................................................................3

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................3-5

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................. 7

PREPARATION............................................................................................................................8-10

Using the Remote Control .........................................................................................................8

Batteries for the Remote Control .............................................................................................. 8

Power Connection ...................................................................................................................... 9

Antenna Connection .............................................................................................................9, 10

FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS ............................................................................. 11-13

Removing the Back Cover ....................................................................................................... 13

Listening with Headphones .....................................................................................................13

REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................................................................................... 14

BASIC OPERATION ................................................................................................................. 15-18

Turning on POWER................................................................................................................... 16

Switching TV/VIDEO [AV1/AV2/COMPONENT/TV] Modes ................................................... 16

Sound Volume ...........................................................................................................................17

ON/OFF Standby ....................................................................................................................... 17

Changing the Channels............................................................................................................ 18

SELECTING MENU ITEMS ............................................................................................................19

ADJUSTMENT .......................................................................................................................... 20-36

Adjusting the SLEEP TIMER Settings ....................................................................................20

Adjusting the BRIGHTNESS Settings..................................................................................... 21

Adjusting the LANGUAGE Settings........................................................................................ 22

Adjusting the VIDEO ADJUST Settings ...........................................................................23, 24

Adjusting the PRESET Settings ..............................................................................................25

SET UP ................................................................................................................................. 26-28

Adjusting the BLUE SCREEN Settings .................................................................................. 29

Adjusting the CLOSED CAPTION Settings ............................................................................30

Adjusting the V-CHIP Settings .......................................................................................... 31-36

CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES .......................................................................... 37-39

TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................................................................40, 41

SPECIFICATIONS (LC-13B2UB) ...................................................................................................42

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS (LC-13B2UB)................................................................................... 43

SPECIFICATIONS (LC-15B2UB) ...................................................................................................44

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS (LC-15B2UB)................................................................................... 45

SPECIFICATIONS (LC-20B2UB) ...................................................................................................46

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS (LC-20B2UB)................................................................................... 47

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

Remote Control

RRMCG1664CESB

“AAA” Size (UM/SUM-4) Dry Battery (×2)

UBATU0038CEZZ

AC CordAntenna Cable (2m)

QCNWG0003CEPA

AC Adapter

UADP-0242CEPZ (LC-13B2UB/LC-15B2UB) UADP-0243CEPZ (LC-20B2UB)

QACCD3097CEPA

Operation Manual

LC-13B2UB LC-15B2UB LC-20B2UB

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OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI

MANUAL DE MANEJO MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO

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S LE EP

M E N U

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Cable Clamp (×2)

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PREPARATION

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

Batteries for the Remote Control

If the remote control fails to operate the LCD color TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote control.

1 Open the battery

cover.

2 Insert batteries (two “AAA”

size (UM/SUM-4) batteries, supplied with product).

3 Close the battery

cover.

ー

＋

ー

■ 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 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 is not used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the remote

control.

■ Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (–) indications in the battery compartment.

Power Connection

POWER

PREPARATION (Continued)

MAIN

TV/VIDEO

VOL

To DC input terminal (DC 12V: LC-13B2UB/LC-15B2UB) (DC 13V: LC-20B2UB)

Household power outlet

Plug into AC outlet.

AC adapter

AC cord

Note

● 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 a long period of time.

Antenna Connection

CABLE TV (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 scrambled channels. (Set your TV to 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: An RF switch provided with two inputs (A and B) is required (not supplied).

“A” position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view all unscrambled channels by using the

“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)

TV’s channel keys.

descrambler by using the converter’s channel keys.

Two-set

signal splitter (not supplied)

Cable TV Line

Note

● Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be

required.

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.

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).

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

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).

300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)

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 antennas.

• Connect the outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the ANT. terminal on the rear of the TV set.

A. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna

MAIN POWER

TV/VIDEO

VOL

To antenna input terminal

VHF/UHF

antenna

300-ohm twin-lead

F-type connector

300/75-ohm

adapter

(not supplied)

VHF/UHF

antenna

75-ohm

coaxial cable

Antenna cable (supplied)

B. Separate VHF and/or

UHF Antennas

300-ohm twin-lead

Combiner

(not supplied)

OUT IN

300-ohm twin-lead

75-ohm coaxial cable

UHF

antenna

VHF

antenna

FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS

Main unit (front view)

Upper control panel

LC-20B2UB

LC-13B2UB LC-15B2UB

Speaker

VOL

VOL (–)/(+)

CH ( )/( )

VOL

MENU TV/VIDEO MAIN POWER

TV/VIDEO

CH MENU TV/VIDEO MAIN POWER

Speaker

MAIN POWER

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 50 degrees horizontally. Please adjust the angle so that the TV set can be watched most comfortably.

POWER

SLEEP

SLEEP indicator

The SLEEP indicator lights up red when the SLEEP TIMER is set to on.

Remote sensor window

POWER 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).

Note

● TV/VIDEO, CH ( )/( ), VOL (–)/(+), and MENU on the main unit have the same functions as the same buttons

on the remote control. Fundamentally, this operation manual provides a description based on operation with the remote control.

● The LC-13B2UB, LC-15B2UB and LC-20B2UB have different external dimensions and the positions where the

names of the buttons are displayed also differ but the same operating procedures are followed for all three models.

FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS (Continued)

Main unit (rear view)

VIDEO

AV-IN2/OUT

AUDIO

COMPONENT

AUDIO

VIDEO AUDIO (L)

AUDIO (R) Y PB

PR AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R)

AV-IN2/OUT

COMPONENT

R E

I A

O E

D I

N E

O V

VIDEO

AUDIO (L)

AV-IN1

AUDIO (R)

S-VIDEO

HEADPHONE

Antenna terminal

POWER INPUT

(DC 12V: LC-13B2UB/

LC-15B2UB)

(DC13V: LC-20B2UB)

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

HEAD

PHONE

ANT.

POWER

INPUT DC12V

AV-IN1

FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS (Continued)

Removing the Back Cover

■ Before connecting a connection cord into the rear terminal, remove the back cover. Push in the tab and pull out the back cover carefully.

■ To mount the cover, insert the 2 hooks on the bottom of the cover into the cabinet and press on the upper part of the back cover until the tab locks in place with a click.

Listening with Headphones

■ Plug the headphone mini-plug into the HEADPHONE jack located on the rear of the TV set.

N I

EO D

/ V

N E

L O

TV/VIDE

VOL

▼ On-screen display

< Rear terminal

VOLUME

Headphones

Note

● Headphones are not included in the supplied accessories.

● No sound will be heard from the main unit speakers when a headphone mini-plug is connected into the

HEADPHONE jack.

REMOTE CONTROL

POWER

DISPLAY*

SLEEP BRIGHT

SLEEP

DISPLAY

BRIGHT

MUTE

VOL(+)/(–)

CH ( )/( )

MTS*

MENU/ ]/[/</>

MUTE TV/VIDEO

(Cursor control) TV/VIDEO

FLASHBACK

CHVOL

1 4

2 5

3 6

FLASHBACK*

Channel Select

MTS

8 0

100

*1Displays the receiving

channel for 10 seconds.

*2Returns to the previous

channel.

*3Selects audio settings.

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.

■ LC-13B2UB, LC-15B2UB

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 24)

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 24)

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 6 SECAM 7 PAL-60

■ LC-20B2UB

Country

U.S.A.

Canada, Mexico, Color: NTSC NTSC (N358) NTSC (N358) Latin America TV ch: US ch US ch US ch

Brazil

Argentina, Color: PAL-N NTSC (N358) NTSC (N358) Set color system to Uruguay TV ch: US ch US ch US ch PAL-N (see page 24)

TV broadcasting system

Color: NTSC NTSC (N358) NTSC (N358) Not required

TV ch: US ch US ch US ch or N/A

Color: PAL-M NTSC (N358) NTSC (N358) Set color system to TV ch: US ch US ch US ch PAL-M (see page 24)

Note

● The 3 Dimensional Y/C separation circuit* only works when the color system is set to N358 in TV mode and Video mode. *The 3 Dimensional Y/C separation circuit is used to remove flickering and color bleeding.

Factory setting of color system User setting

TV Video TV/Video

Not required or N/A

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