Sharp LC-13E1M, LC-15E1M, LC-20E1M 1, LC-20E1M User Manual

LC-13E1M
LC-15E1M
LC-20E1M

LCD COLOUR TELEVISION

OPERATION MANUAL

ENGLISH

Printed on post-consumer recycled paper.

Printed in Japan

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02P09-JKM

CONTENTS

LC-13E1M
LC-15E1M
LC-20E1M

LCD COLOUR TELEVISION

ENGLISH

OPERATION MANUAL

ENGLISH

Page

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, 18

On-Screen Display Language Selection ...15

Adjusting the LANGUAGE Settings ........... 15

Presetting the Channels (AUTO) ................ 16

Presetting the Channels (MANUAL) ..........17

Channel Setting ............................................ 18

ADJUSTMENT ............. 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25

Adjusting the SLEEP TIMER Setting .........19

Adjusting the PICTURE Settings ........ 20, 21

Adjusting the FEATURE Settings ....... 22, 23

Adjusting the BRIGHTNESS Settings........ 24

Adjusting the DISPLAY MODE Settings.... 25

NICAM BROADCASTS SELECTION ............... 26

IGR (German stereo system) BROADCASTS ....

CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL

DEVICES ............................................. 28, 29, 30

HOW TO FIX THE CABLES .............................. 30

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ 31, 32

SPECIFICATIONS.............................................. 33

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS ................ 34, 35, 36

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1

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).

■ 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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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

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.

SLEEPPOWER

SLEEP indicator
Power/Standby indicator
Remote sensor window

■ Slide the cover while
pressing the ([) part.

–

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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Household
power outlet

AC cord*

AC adapter

* Product shape varies in some countries.

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 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.)

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LOCATION OF USERS CONTROL

Main unit (front view)

Upper control panel

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TV/VIDEO MAIN POWER

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LC-15E1M

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MAIN POWER

MAIN 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.

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Adjustable range

Speaker

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-20E1M

model. There may be a slight difference in the illustrations, if you are

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.

using the LC-13E1M and LC-15E1M models.

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LOCATION OF USERS CONTROL (Continued)

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LOCATION OF USERS CONTROL (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.

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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.

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LOCATION OF USERS CONTROL (Continued)

Remote control

DISPLAY

Press....Displays receiving channel for 10 seconds.

Channel indication reduces in size after
about 10 seconds.

Press again...Removes display.

POWER

POWER

(P.12)

(P.19)

MENU cursor

(Upward/Downward Selection)

(P.14)

MUTE (P.12)

Press....Stops sound.

Press again...Returns
sound to previous level.

LANGUAGE (P.15)

VOL (+)/(–) (P.12)

CHANNEL SELECT (P.13)

LANGUAGE DIS.MODE

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DISPLAY

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TV
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MENU (P.14)SLEEP

BRIGHT (P.24)

The brightness can be
switched between 3 levels.

MENU cursor
(Right/Left Selection) (P.14)

TV VIDEO (P.11)

DIS.MODE (P.25)

FLASHBACK

Returns to previous channel.

CH ( )/( ) (P.13)
Selects next higher channel.
Selects next lower channel.

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MPX

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MPX (P.26)

Switches Audio mode.

BASIC OPERATION

Turning on POWER

Control section of main unit

MAIN POWER

1 Press MAIN POWER, located on

the upper part of the main unit to

MAIN POWER

MENU

VOL

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TV/VIDEO

CH

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PRESET

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.

Power/Standby indicator

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

1 Turn on the power of the con-

nected video equipment.

2 Press TV VIDEO and select the

applicable input source. The screen
displays AV1, AV2, COMPONENT

POWER

VOL

MPX

DISPLAY

MENU

LANGUAGE DIS.MODE

CH

or TV mode at the upper right
corner each time TV
pressed.

BRIGHTSLEEP

TV
VIDEO

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TV
VIDEO

Note:

• AV input mode indication remains for

five 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 23.)

• COMPONENT:

Video equipment connected to the
COMPONENT input terminals.

VIDEO is

▼ On-Screen Display

AV1 mode

AV2 mode

COMPONENT mode

COMPONENT

TV mode

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