ENGLISH
LC-15B2MA/LC-20B2MA
LCD COLOUR TELEVISION
OPERATION MANUAL
Printed in Japan
TINS-A011WJZZ
02P04-JKM
Printed on post-consumer recycled paper.
LC-15B2MA
LC-20B2MA
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LC-15B2MA
LC-20B2MA
LCD COLOUR TELEVISION
OPERATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
CONTENTS
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DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ................................2
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
BASIC OPERATION ............................. 10, 11, 12
Turning on POWER...................................... 10
Switching TV/VIDEO AV1/AV2/
COMPONENT/TV Mode ............................. 10
Sound Volume .............................................. 11
ON/OFF Standby .......................................... 11
Changing the Channels ............................... 12
SELECTING THE MENU ITEMS ....................... 13
Selecting a Menu Item ................................. 13
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PRESET................................................. 14, 15, 16
On-Screen Display Language Selection ...14
Presetting the Channels (AUTO) ................ 14
Presetting the Channels (MANUAL) .......... 15
Channel Setting ............................................ 16
ADJUSTMENT .......................... 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Adjusting the SLEEP TIMER Setting .........17
Adjusting the PICTURE Settings ........ 18, 19
Adjusting the FEATURE Settings ....... 20, 21
NICAM BROADCASTS SELECTION ............... 22
IGR (German stereo system) BROADCASTS ....
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CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL
DEVICES ............................................. 24, 25, 26
LISTENING WITH HEADPHONES ................... 26
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................ 27, 28
HOW TO FIX THE CABLES .............................. 28
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................. 29
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS ...................... 30, 31
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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 Safety
Precautions carefully before using this product.
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 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.
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■ 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)
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LCD COLOUR TELEVISION
OPERATION MANUAL
Printed in Japan
TINS-A011WJZZ
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Printed on post-consumer recycled paper
LC-15B2MA
LC-20B2MA
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Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Operation Manual (×1)
Wireless Remote Control (×1)
“AAA” size (UM/SUM-4) dry battery (×2)
AC Cord
*Product shape varies in some countries.
Cable clamp (×2)
AC Adapter (×1)
Antenna Cable (×1)
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PREPARATION
Batteries for Remote Control
If the remote control fails to operate LCD colour TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote
control.
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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.
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.
1 Open the battery
cover.
2 Insert batteries [two
“AAA” size (UM/SUM-4)
batteries, supplied with
product].
3 Close the battery
cover.
■ Slide the cover while
pressing the ([) part.
■ Place batteries with their
terminals corresponding to
the (+) and (–) indications
in the battery compartment.
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Power Connection
Antenna Connection
Note:
• 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.
PREPARATION (Continued)
• Using the supplied antenna cable, connect the room
antenna terminal to the antenna input terminal on the
TV set. (Refer to the figure below.)
To antenna input terminal
Room antenna terminal
(75-ohm type)
Antenna cable (supplied)
Plug into AC
outlet.
AC cord*
AC adapter
Household
power outlet
To DC input
terminal
Connect to the DC input
terminal of the product.
Pull down the hook
to open the cover.
Pull down the hook
to open the cover.
* Product shape varies in some countries.
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LOCATION OF USERS CONTROL
SLEEP indicator
The SLEEP indicator lights up red when
the SLEEP TIMER is set to on.
Remote sensor window
(The actual location is not visible.)
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/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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Upper control panel
Speaker
Speaker
PRESET
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PRESET
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CHVOL
MENU
TV/VIDEO MAIN POWER
CHVOL
MENU
TV/VIDEO
MAIN POWER
LC-20B2MA
MENU MAIN POWER
TV/VIDEO
LC-15B2MA
CH( )/( )VOL (-)/(+)
Note:
• 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.
Main unit (front view)
* The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-20B2MA
model. There may be a slight difference in the illustrations, if you are
using the LC-15B2MA model.
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LOCATION OF USERS CONTROL (Continued)
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AUDIO (R)
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HEADPHONE
Antenna terminal
POWER INPUT
DC 12V (LC-15B2MA)/
DC 13V (LC-20B2MA)
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CH
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TV/VIDEO
DISPLAY
BRIGHTSLEEP
MENU
POWER
MPX
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MENUSLEEP
MENU cursor
(Right/Left Selection)
VOL (+)/(–)
POWER
TV/VIDEO
MENU cursor
(Upward/Downward Selection)
CHANNEL SELECT
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.
Press again...Removes display.
Press....Stops sound.
Press again...Returns
sound to previous level.
MPX
Switches Audio mode.
BRIGHT
The brightness can be
switched between 3 levels.
MUTE
LOCATION OF USERS CONTROL (Continued)
Remote control
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