Sharp LC-20B4M, LC-15B4M, LC-13B4M User Manual

LC-13B4M
LC-15B4M
LC-20B4M

LCD COLOUR TELEVISION

ENGLISH

Printed on post-consumer recycled paper.

OPERATION MANUAL

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LC-13B4M
LC-15B4M
LC-20B4M

LCD COLOUR TELEVISION

ENGLISH

OPERATION MANUAL

ENGLISH

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DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ................................ 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......... 2, 3

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................ 4

PREPARATION ................................................ 5, 6

Preparing and Using the Remote Control .. 5

Batteries for Remote Control ....................... 5

Power Connection ......................................... 6

Antenna Connection ...................................... 6

LOCATION OF USERS CONTROL ..... 7, 8, 9, 10

Removing the Back Cover ........................... 9

Listening with Headphones ......................... 9

BASIC OPERATION ............................. 11, 12, 13

Turning on POWER...................................... 11

Switching TV/VIDEO AV1/AV2/

COMPONENT/TV Mode ............................. 11

Sound Volume .............................................. 12

ON/OFF Standby .......................................... 12

Changing the Channels ............................... 13

SELECTING THE MENU ITEMS ....................... 14

Selecting a Menu Item ................................. 14

PRESET................................................. 15, 16, 17

On-Screen Display Language Selection ...15

Presetting the Channels (AUTO) ................ 15

Presetting the Channels (MANUAL) ..........16

Channel Setting ............................................ 17

ADJUSTMENT ............. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Adjusting the SLEEP TIMER Setting .........18

Adjusting the PICTURE Settings ........ 19, 20

Adjusting the FEATURE Settings ....... 21, 22

Adjusting the BRIGHTNESS Settings........ 23

Adjusting the DISPLAY MODE Settings.... 24

NICAM BROADCASTS SELECTION ............... 25

IGR (German stereo system) BROADCASTS ....

Teletext ................................................. 27, 28, 29

CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL

DEVICES ............................................. 30, 31, 32

How to Fix the Cables ................................. 32

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ 33, 34

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................. 35

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS ................ 36, 37, 38

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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. 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 colour 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 inadequate

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 you plan to use a DC power supply unit other than the AC adapter supplied with the product,
make sure the power supply unit provides stable voltage with minimum fluctuations. Unstable
power supply can cause problems in the product.

■ 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 re-

quires 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.

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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).

■ To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flames on the top or
near the TV set.

■ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on
the product.

■ 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.

Wireless Remote Control (×1)

Antenna Cable (×1)

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

AC Cord (×1)

*Product shape varies in some countries.

AC Adapter (×1)

Operation Manual (×1)

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LC-20B4M

LCD COLOUR TELEVISION

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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.

SLEEPPOWER

SLEEP indicator
Power/Standby indicator
Remote sensor window

Batteries for Remote Control

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.

2 Insert two (“AAA” size,

UM/SUM-4) batteries.

3 Close the battery

cover.

■ Slide the cover while

pressing the ([) part.

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Caution!

■ Position the positive and
negative ends of the
batteries as indicated in the
compartment.

■ Engage the claw on the
cover into the battery
housing and slide shut.

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.

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PREPARATION (Continued)

Power Connection

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AC cord*

* Product shape varies in some countries.

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• 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.

Antenna Connection

• Using the supplied antenna cable, connect the room
antenna terminal to the antenna input terminal on the
TV set. (Refer to the figure below.)

Room antenna terminal
(75-ohm type)

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LOCATION OF USERS CONTROL

Main unit (front view)

Upper control panel

MENU

PRESET

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TV/VIDEO MAIN POWER

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TV/VIDEO

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MAIN POWER

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 25 degrees to right and left.
Please adjust the angle so that the
TV set can be watched most
comfortably. (See How to adjust
the angle on page 8.)

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SLEEP indicator

Remote sensor window

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

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).

* The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-20B4M

model. There may be a slight difference in the illustrations, if you are
using the LC-13B4M and LC-15B4M models.

Note:

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TV/VIDEO, CH ( )/( ), and VOL (–)/(+) 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.

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LOCATION OF USERS CONTROL (Continued)

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LOCATION OF USERS CONTROL (Continued)

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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.

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• 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.

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LOCATION OF USERS CONTROL (Continued)

Remote control

Selects the brightness

BRIGHT

of the display.

(P.23)

HOLD

Temporarily holds the

current Teletext page.

(P.29)

POWER

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MENU

Displays the TV menu.

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SUBTITLE

Displays the Teletext

Subtitle directly.

(P.29)

MPX

Switches Audio

mode. (P.25)

Right / Left Selection

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Red

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VOL (+)/(

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CHANNEL SELECT

(P.13)

Flashback

Returns to the previous

channel.

SLEEP

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DIS.MODE

(P.24)

SUBPAGE

Displays the Teletext
Subpage directly.
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screen. (P.27)

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such as solutions to riddles
and puzzles. (P.29)

TV/VIDEO

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between AV1, AV2, COMPONENT
and TV mode. (P.11)

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Upwards/Downwards
Selection, zoom display
function (Teletext mode)

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OK

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MUTE

Switches the sound on and off.
(P.12)

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CH ( )/( )
Selects next higher channel.
Selects next lower channel.

(P.13)

DISPLAY

SLEEP DIS.MODE

Press....Displays receiving channel

for 10 seconds. Channel
indication reduces in size
after about 10 seconds.

Press again...Removes display.

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BASIC OPERATION

Turning on POWER

Control section of main unit

MAIN POWER

MAIN POWER

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Switching TV/VIDEO AV1/AV2/COMPONENT/TV Mode

1 Press MAIN POWER, located on

the upper part of the main unit to
ON.

2 The Power/Standby indicator

instantaneously changes from red
to green and the main unit is turned
on.

Note:

• Input mode indication disappears after
several seconds.

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1 Turn on the power of the connected

AV1 mode

video equipment.

2 Press TV/VIDEO and select the

applicable input source. The screen
displays AV1, AV2, COMPONENT
or TV mode at the upper right

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Note:

• AV input mode indication remains for 5
seconds.

• AV1: Video equipment connected to the

AV1 input terminals.
An S-video input terminal is
additionally provided for the AV1
input. If both S-video terminal and
normal video terminals are
connected with cables, the S­video input terminal is selected as
the high priority.

• AV2: AV2 mode is used to adjust the

preset settings and IN or OUT can
be selected. AV2 indication is not
displayed when OUT is selected.
(For details on setting AV-OUT,
see page 22.)

• COMPONENT:

Video equipment connected to the
COMPONENT input terminals.

AV2 mode

COMPONENT mode

COMPONENT

TV mode

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