SHARP LC-15C2EA User Manual

LC-15C2E

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

LCD COLOUR TELEVISION
LCD-FARBFERNSEHGERÄT
TÉLÉVISION COULEUR À ÉCRAN

À CRISTAUX LIQUIDES (LCD)
TELEVISORE A COLORI LCD
TELEVISIÓN EN COLOR LCD

LCD-FÄRG-TV
LCD-KLEURENTELEVISIE

OPERATION MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI

FRANÇAIS

ITALIANO

ESPAÑOL

SVENSKA

MANUAL DE MANEJO
BRUKSANVISNING
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

NEDERLANDS

Contents

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LC-15C2E

LCD COLOUR TELEVISION

ENGLISH

OPERATION MANUAL

Page Page

Dear SHARP Customer.......................................... 2

Important Safety Precautions ................................. 2

Supplied Accessories ............................................. 4

Preparation ............................................................. 5

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ...... 5

Using Remote Control ..................................... 5

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

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

First Installation................................................ 7

Part Names of Main Unit ........................................ 9

Part Names of Remote Control ............................ 11

Basic Operation .................................................... 12

Turning On and Off the Main Power ............. 12

Switching the TV/VIDEO (AV1/AV2/AVS/TV)

Mode ........................................................... 12

Sound Volume ............................................... 13

ON/OFF Standby ........................................... 13

Changing Channels ....................................... 14

Useful Features .................................................... 15

Adjusting Picture Settings ............................. 15

Adjusting Sound Settings .............................. 16

Using Programme Table................................ 17

Selecting Menu Items .................................... 18

Standard Settings .......................................... 20

Programmes .................................................. 21

AV Connections ............................................. 28

Child Lock ...................................................... 31

On-screen Display ......................................... 36

Timer Functions ............................................. 37

Setting Time and Date (Manual) ................... 38

NICAM Broadcast Selection .......................... 39

IGR (German stereo system) Broadcasts..... 40

Teletext ................................................................. 41

Connecting External Devices ............................... 46

Examples of external devices that can be

connected ................................................... 46

21-pin Euro-SCART (RGB) ........................... 47

How to fix the cables ..................................... 49

Troubleshooting .................................................... 50

Specifications........................................................ 52

Dimensional Drawings.......................................... 53

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 attach-

ments 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 12-VDC 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 adjust-

ment 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.

2

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.

3

Supplied Accessories

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

Operation manual (×1) Wireless remote control (×1)

ENGLISHDEUTSCHFRANÇAISITALIANOESPAÑOLSVENSKA

LC-15C2E

LCD COLOUR TELEVISION
LCD-FARBFERNSEHGERÄT
TÉLÉVISION COULEUR À ÉCRAN

À CRISTAUX LIQUIDES (LCD)
TELEVISORE A COLORI LCD
TELEVISIÓN EN COLOR LCD
LCD-FÄRG-TV
LCD-KLEURENTELEVISIE

OPERATION MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MANUAL DE MANEJO
BRUKSANVISNING
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

NEDERLANDS

AC adapter (×1)

Size AAA dry battery (×2)

AC cord (×1)

* Product shape varies in some countries.

Cable clamp (×2)

4

Preparation

Remote sensor
window

Power/Standby
indicator

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

Before using the LCD TV set for the first time, install the two AAA batteries supplied in the remote control.
When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new
AAA batteries.

1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two AAA batteries. 3 Replace the battery cover.

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

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

■ Engaging the lower
claw with the remote
control, close the
cover.

Caution!

Precautions 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 depleted. Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause a rash. If
chemical leakage is found, wipe it off 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 to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the

remote control.

Using Remote Control

■ Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote sensor
window of the main unit. 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 it 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 is under direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such a case,
change the angle of the lighting or main unit, or operate the remote
control closer to the remote sensor window.

5

Preparation (Continued)

Power Connection

Connect to the DC input terminal of the product.

Household

power outlet

Plug into an AC outlet.

Pull down the hook
to open the cover.

AC cord*

* Product shape varies in some countries.

Notes:

■ Always turn the MAIN POWER switch of the LCD TV set to OFF when connecting the AC adapter.

■ Unplug the AC adapter from the LCD TV set and power outlet when the LCD TV set is not to be used for a long

period of time.

AC adapter

To POWER
INPUT DC 12 V
terminal

Antenna Connection

To enjoy a clearer picture, we recommend that you use
an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation
of the types of connection that are used for coaxial and
feeder cables:

(1)If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial

cable, change this for a new standard DIN45325
(IEC169-2) plug and plug it into the antenna
terminal at the back of TV set via the antenna cable
(not supplied).

(2)If your outdoor antenna uses a 300-ohm twin-lead

flat feeder, change this for a 300-ohm to 75-ohm
impedance converter and plug it into the antenna
terminal at the back of TV set via the antenna cable
(not supplied).

6

75-ohm coaxial cable (round cable)

To antenna input
terminal ( )

300-ohm twin-lead flat feeder

Please en ter t he TV set locat ion
f or the co r rect TV st andar d and
the appropriate programme
c lassi f icat ion for the country:

Locat ion of TV set

Other . . .
GB

I
NL
PL
HU
SL
Other countr ies

Great Br i tai n
Italy
Net her l ands
Pol and
Hungary
Slovenia

(

PAL- I

)

(

PAL- BG

)

(

PAL- BG

)

(

PAL-DK

)

(SECAM-DK)
(

PAL-DK

)

(Auto,-BG)

Selec t and
proceed wi th OK

Back
End

Preparation (Continued)

First Installation

When you turn on the LCD TV set for the first time, the First Installation routine, which makes
installation easier, is activated. Using this routine, you can select the on-screen display language,
and automatically search for and store all the receivable channels.

1 Press the MAIN POWER switch.

The “First installation” screen
with a list of the languages for
the on-screen display appears.

MAIN
POWER

SOUND

INFO

iE

OK

T

(

RED)(GREEN)(YELLOW)(CYAN

CH

TV/VIDEO

OK

END

]/[

MENUTEXT

M

)

2 Press ]/[ to select the desired

language, and then press OK.
The “Location of TV set” screen
appears in the language
selected.

Note:

■ You can change the on-screen
display language after the First
Installation routine by selecting
“Language” on the TV menu (see
pages 18 and 19).

3 Press ]/[ to select the TV set

location, and then press OK. The

“Autom. programme search”
screen appears.

4 Press ]/[ to select “Start

search.”

First installation

Whi ch l angua ge do you wan t

to use for operation?

Deutsch
Engl ish
Français
Español

Italiano

Neder l ands

Svenska

Select and
proceed

wi th OK

Autom. programme search

Your TV set sear ches wi th the

following settings:

Extent of search Al l prog r.
Store progr . fr om Programme 001
Locat i on of TV set Other countr i

Change se t t ing s
Star t search

Back
End

7

Preparation (Continued)

First Installation (Continued)

SOUND

INFO

iE

T

(

RED)(GREEN)(YELLOW)(CYAN

END

OK

CH

TV/VIDEO

END

MENUTEXT

M

OK

)

5 Press OK to begin the automatic

programme search. The bar on
the screen shows the progress.

When the search is completed,
the number of the programmes
found is displayed. The new
programmes found are displayed
in blue on the programme list.

6 Press END to exit.

Sta rt search

Search is ac ti ve. Please wai t!

001 MHz Auto-BG

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Start search

Search is complet ed.

19 Progr ammes f ound.

0

S01

1

S08

2

S10

3

S10

4

S11

5

E03

6

E05

7

E06

8

E09

9

E10

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19

10

E11

11

E36

12

E37

13

E38

14

E50

15

E53

16

E54

17

E56

18

E57

19

20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29

20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29

Cancel

End

8

Part Names of Main Unit

Controls

Front view

Speaker

(Left)

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

Speaker (Right)

Table stand

Control panel

CH

Headphones

Volume (+)/(–)

Note:

■ TV/VIDEO, CH( )/( ), and Volume (+)/(–) 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 using the
remote control.

CH ( )/( )

TV/VIDEO

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).

TV/VIDEO

MENU

MAIN POWER

MENU

Power/Standby indicator

Remote sensor
window

9

Part Names of Main Unit (Continued)

Terminals

Antenna

A

V

-IN

1

R

G

B

T

U

O

IO

D

AU

L

R

R

E

W

O

P

T

U

P

IN

V

2

1

C

D

AV-IN1
(21-pin Euro­SCART)

AUDIO OUT (L)

AUDIO OUT (R)
POWER INPUT
DC 12 V

Rear view

Carring handle

-IN

V

A

ID

V

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

2

O

E

L

R

VIDEO

AUDIO (L)
AUDIO (R)

S-VIDEO

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Part Names of Remote Control

(Power)

SOUND

OK, Programme Table

Turns on the menu

INFO

information when

the menu is displayed.

TEXT

GREEN, Sound Menu

RED, Picture Menu

Volume (+)/(–)

INFO

iE

OK

T

(

)(

RED

GREEN)(YELLOW)(CYAN

CH

END

MENUTEXT

M

)

SOUND

Switches the sound mode.

END, Status Display

Turns on the status display
when the menu is not
displayed.

Upward / Downward
Selection

MENU

Right / Left Selection

CYAN, Teletext Subtitle

YELLOW, Standard Value

Mute

Flashback

Returns to the

previous channel.

CH ( )/( )

Channel Select

TV/VIDEO

TV/VIDEO

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Basic Operation

Turning On and Off the Main Power

Press the MAIN POWER switch.

|

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

MAIN
POWER

Power/Standby indicator

Note:

■ The display time of the on-screen
indicators can be selected with “On­screen time” for the “On-screen
display” menu item in the TV menu
(see page 36).

To turn off the main power, press

|

the MAIN POWER switch.

Switching the TV/VIDEO (AV1/AV2/AVS/TV) Mode

1 Turn on the power of the

SOUND

INFO

iE

T

(

RED)(GREEN)(YELLOW)(CYAN

END

OK

MENUTEXT

M

)

CH

TV/VIDEO

TV/
VIDEO

connected video equipment.

2 Press TV/VIDEO to select the

applicable input source. The
screen displays AV1, AV2, AVS or
TV mode each time TV/VIDEO is
pressed.

Note:

■ About the video modes

• AV1: Select this when viewing the

signals from the video
equipment connected to the
AV-IN1 terminal.

• AV2: Select this when viewing the

signals from the video
equipment connected to the
AV-IN2 terminals using the
VIDEO terminal for video
input.

• AVS: Select this when viewing the

signals from the video
equipment connected to the
AV-IN2 terminals using the
S-VIDEO terminal for video
input.

On-screen display

1 S08

AV1 mode

199 AV1

AV2 mode

198 AV2

AVS mode

197 AVS

TV mode

1 S08

12

Basic Operation (Continued)

Changing Channels

You can select channels using Channel Select or CH ( )/( ).

• To handle the increasing number of channels available, this LCD TV set allows you to select up to
200 channels (0 to 199).

Using Channel Select

When selecting the channel using Channel Select, finish inputting the channel number by holding down
the button for the last digit for a moment.

To select a one-digit channel (e.g.

SOUND

INFO

iE

T

(

RED)(GREEN)(YELLOW)(CYAN

END

OK

MENUTEXT

M

)

CH

Channel 5):

1 Hold down the button.

Channel

TV/VIDEO

Select

To select a two/three-digit channel
(e.g. Channel 15):

1 Press the button.
2 Hold down the button.

Using CH ( )/( )

Press CH ( ) and the channels change in the order shown below:

1 → 2 → 3 → . . . → 198 → 199 → 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → . . .

Press CH (

) and the channels change in the order shown below:

3 → 2 → 1 → 0 → 199 → 198 → . . . → 3 → 2 → 1 → . . .

5

1

15

Note:

■ Channel “0” is prepared for RF output of VCR.

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Basic Operation (Continued)

Changing Channels

You can select channels using Channel Select or CH ( )/( ).

• To handle the increasing number of channels available, this LCD TV set allows you to select up to
200 channels (0 to 199).

Using Channel Select

When selecting the channel using Channel Select, finish inputting the channel number by holding down
the button for the last digit for a moment.

To select a one-digit channel (e.g.

SOUND

INFO

iE

T

(

RED)(GREEN)(YELLOW)(CYAN

END

OK

MENUTEXT

M

)

CH

Channel 5):

1 Hold down the button.

Channel

TV/VIDEO

Select

To select a two/three-digit channel
(e.g. Channel 15):

1 Press the button.
2 Hold down the button.

Using CH ( )/( )

Press CH ( ) and the channels change in the order shown below:

1 → 2 → 3 → . . . → 198 → 199 → 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → . . .

Press CH (

) and the channels change in the order shown below:

3 → 2 → 1 → 0 → 199 → 198 → . . . → 3 → 2 → 1 → . . .

5

1

15

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Contrast

Picture menu

Colour

Black level
Shar pness
Green co louri ng
Red - bl ue co l ou r i ng

Other .. .

0

Back
End

Useful Features

Adjusting Picture Settings

SOUND

INFO

iE

T

(

RED)(GREEN)(YELLOW)(CYAN

END

OK

MENUTEXT

M

)

CH

TV/VIDEO

Adjustment item

Contrast

</>

END

]/[

RED

Press Volume (–)

Decrease contrast

1 Press RED to display the Picture

menu.

Note:

■ The Picture menu can also be
displayed by selecting “Picture” in
the TV menu (see pages 18 and

19).

2 Press ]/[ to select the desired

adjustment item.

• Select “Other...” to display the

other part of the Picture menu.

3 Press </> to make the

adjustment.

4 Press END to exit.

Choice/Value range

0 – 60

Pi c ture menu

Contrast
Colour
Black l evel
Sharpness
Green co louri ng
Red - bl ue co l ou r i ng
Other .. .

Press Volume (+)

Increase contrast

Back
End

40

Colour

Black level

Sharpness

Green colouring

Red-blue colouring

Tint

Brightness

Rotate horizontally

Rotate vertically

Lower colour intensity

Less bright

Soft picture

Less green

More red

Toward purple

–

dark medium bright

–

–

-30 – 30

-30 – 30

0 – 5

-5 – 5

-5 – 5

-15 – 15

off on

off on

Higher colour intensity

More bright

Sharp picture

More green

More blue

Toward green

–

–

–

15

Useful Features (Continued)

Sound via

Sound menu

Headph. vol.
Loudsp. sound
Headph. sound

AV aud i o s i g .

Other .. .

TV Hi -fi

Back
End

Sound via

Sound menu

Headph. vol.
Loudsp. sound
Headph. sound
AV audio sig.
Other .. .

Back
End

20

Adjusting Sound Settings

SOUND

INFO

iE

T

(

RED)(GREEN)(YELLOW)(CYAN

END

OK

MENUTEXT

M

)

CH

TV/VIDEO

Adjustment item

Sound via

</>

END

]/[

GREEN

1 Press GREEN to display the

Sound menu.

Note:

■ The Sound menu can also be
displayed by selecting “Sound” in
the TV menu (see pages 18 and

19).

2 Press ]/[ to select the desired

adjustment item.

• Select “Other...” to display the

other part of the Sound menu.

3 Press </> to make the

adjustment.

4 Press END to exit.

Press Volume (–)

–

Choice/Value range

TV Hi-fi

Press Volume (+)

–

Headph. vol.*

Decrease head­phones volume

0 – 60

Increase head­phones volume

Mono Mono!/Sound1

Loudsp. sound

–

Headph. sound*

AV audio sig.

Maximum volume*

Decrease maximum
volume

Sound wide*

Balance*

* These items are not displayed when the “Sound via” item is set to “Hi-fi”.

Note:

■ In the “AV audio sig.” item, mono-video recorders should select “Sound1” or “Sound2”. Stereo-video recorders should
select “Sound1+2” so that the desired sound can be selected when playing back the video.

Increase the volume
of the left speaker

–

–

Sound2 Sound1+2 Mono!/

Stereo Mono!/Nicam Mono!

(*The choices differ depending on

whether or not a NICAM or IGR
signal is received.)

Sound1 Sound2 Sound1+2

10 – 60

off on

-15 – 15

–

–

Increase maximum
volume

–

Increase the volume
of the right speaker

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