LC-15SH1M
LC-15SH1X
LC-20SH1M
LC-20SH1X
ENGLISH
LCD COLOUR TELEVISION
OPERATION MANUAL
Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper.
Printed in Japan
TINS-B645WJN1
05P02-JA-MM
LC-15SH1M
LC-15SH1X
LC-20SH1M
LC-20SH1X
LCD COLOUR TELEVISION
ENGLISH
OPERATION MANUAL
Contents
Dear SHARP Customer .................................................... 2
Important Safety Precautions ......................................... 2
Supplied Accessories ...................................................... 4
Preparation ....................................................................... 4
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ................... 4
Using the Remote Control ........................................... 4
Power Connection ....................................................... 5
Antenna Connection ................................................... 5
Listening with Headphones......................................... 5
First Installation ........................................................... 6
Part Names of the Main Unit ........................................... 7
How to Fix the Cables ................................................. 8
How to Prevent the LCD TV Set from Falling Over ...... 8
Part Names of the Remote Control................................. 9
Basic Operation..............................................................10
Turning On and Off the Main Power ..........................10
STANDBY/ON ............................................................ 10
Switching the Input Mode (INPUT1/INPUT2/TV) ....... 10
Sound Volume ........................................................... 11
Changing Channels .................................................. 11
Channel Setting (Auto) .............................................. 12
Channel Setting (Manual).......................................... 12
Selecting Menu Items................................................ 13
ENGLISH
Useful Features .............................................................. 15
Picture Adjustments .................................................. 15
Sound Adjustments ................................................... 15
Sound Mode Settings ................................................ 16
DISPLAY MODE ........................................................ 16
LANGUAGE............................................................... 17
TELETEXT LANGUAGE ............................................. 17
BACKLIGHT .............................................................. 17
SLEEP TIMER ............................................................18
AUTO POWER OFF ................................................... 18
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY .............................................. 18
NICAM Broadcast Selection .......................................... 19
A2 Stereo Broadcast Selection ..................................... 20
Teletext............................................................................ 21
Connecting External Devices........................................ 23
Example of external devices that can be
connected .......................................................... 23
Connecting to the INPUT1/INPUT2 terminals ........... 24
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 25
LCD TV set ................................................................ 25
Antenna .....................................................................26
Specifications ................................................................. 26
Dimensional Drawings................................................... 27
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.
1. Read instructions—All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated.
2. Keep this manual in a safe place—These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for future
reference.
3. Observe warnings—All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely.
4. Follow instructions—All operating instructions must be followed.
5. Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of inadequate attachments can
result in accidents.
6. 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.
7. AC cord protection—The AC 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.
8. Overloading—Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords. Overloading can cause fire or electric shock.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Repair—If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet, and request a qualified
service person to perform repairs.
a. When the AC 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.
12. 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 unauthorised parts can result in fire, electric shock and/or other danger.
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13. 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.
14. 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.
Important Safety Precautions (Continued)
• Cleaning—Unplug the AC 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,
laundry tub, swimming pool and in
a wet basement.
• Stand—Do not place the product
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod
or table. Doing so 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.
• 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).
• Do not place vases or any other
water-filled containers on this
product. The water may spill onto
the product causing fire or electric
shock.
•To prevent fire, never place any
type of candle or naked flames on
the top or near the TV set.
• 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.
•To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not place the AC power cord
under the TV set or other heavy
items.
The LCD panel is a very high technology product with
921,600 thin film transistors, giving you fine picture
details.
Due to the very large number of pixels, a few
non-active pixels may occasionally appear on the screen
as a fixed point of blue, green or red.
This is within product specifications and does not
constitute a fault.
Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could
cause an afterimage to remain.
Install the product on the place where the AC cord can
be unplugged easily from the AC outlet, or from the AC
INPUT terminal on the rear of the product.
3
Supplied Accessories
POWER indicator
OPC indicator
Remote sensor
OPC sensor
POWER
LC-15SH1M
LC-15SH1X
LC-20SH1M
LC-20SH1X
Make sure the following accessories are provided with the LCD TV set.
Wireless remote control Operation manual
“AA” size batteries
(×2)
AC cord
or
Antenna cable
* Product shape may vary
from country to country.
pages 4 and 9 page 4 page 5
* The LC-15SH1X and
LC-20SH1X models only.
page 5
Preparation
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
Before using the LCD TV set for the first time, install the two “AA” size batteries (supplied) in the remote control. When the
batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AA” size batteries.
1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two “AA” size batteries. 3 Close the battery cover.
• Detach the cover
while pressing the
(") part.
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 LCD TV set may have a shorter operating time 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.
•Place batteries with their
terminals corresponding
to the (+) and (–)
indications in the battery
compartment.
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•Align the tab on the battery cover (1) and place
it while pressing the tab (2) to close it.
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Using the 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 the remote control
•Do not apply shock to the remote control. 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.
Power Connection
NOTE
(
MAIN POWER
)
AC INPUT
terminal
(110-240V)
TV VOLUME
10
NOTE
Connect to the AC input terminal of the LCD TV set using the AC cord (supplied).
To AC INPUT terminal
Preparation (Continued)
Household
power outlet
Plug into an AC outlet.
AC cord*
* Product shape may vary
from country to country.
• Unplug the AC cord from the LCD TV set and power outlet when the LCD TV set is not to be used for a long period of time.
Antenna Connection
■ Using a TV antenna cable
•Using the antenna cable, connect the room
antenna terminal to the antenna terminal on
the LCD TV set.
(Refer to the figure on the right.)
Headphones
Room antenna terminal
(75-ohm type)
Antenna cable
Listening with Headphones
Antenna
terminal
To antenna
terminal
Plug the headphone mini-plug into the headphone jack
located on the side of the LCD TV set.
Adjust the sound volume using VOL (+)/(–) on the remote
control.
On-screen display
• Headphones are not included in the supplied accessories.
• No sound is heard from the main unit speakers when the
headphone mini-plug is connected into the headphone jack.
• Do not set the volume at a high level. Hearing experts
advise against extended listening at high volume levels.
5
NOTE
Preparation (Continued)
ENGLISH
START SEARCH
NOTE
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 onscreen display language, and automatically search for
and store all the receivable TV channels.
• You can also execute the First Installation routine by
selecting “FIRST INSTALLATION” on the SETUP Menu
screen.
For selecting the menu items, see pages 13 and 14.
Upper control panel of the main unit
(MAIN POWER)
First Installation
Press (MAIN POWER) on the LCD TV set.
1
5
• The “FIRST INSTALLATION” screen with a list of the
2
Press '/" to select the desired language, and
press OK.
3
Press OK to execute the automatic programme
search.
4
After “SEARCH IS COMPLETED” is displayed,
press MENU to exit.
languages for the on-screen display is displayed.
• After the First installation routine, you can change the settings
of “LANGUAGE” (page 17), and perform the automatic search
(page 12) again.
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Part Names of the Main Unit
NOTE
12°
30°
How to adjust the angle
Adjustable range
The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-20SH1M model.
Controls
Upper control panel
(MAIN POWER)
TV//VIDEO
MENU
CH ( )/( ) (Channel)
VOL (–)/(+) (Volume)
The screen angle can be tilted backwards
between 12 and 30 degrees. (It cannot be
set to vertical.) When changing the angle,
make sure to hold the stand and adjust the
screen to the best viewable angle.
POWER indicator lights up green when the power is on, and red when in the
standby mode (the indicator will not light when the main power is off).
• TV/VIDEO, CH ( )/( ) (Channel), VOL (–)/(+) (Volume) and MENU on the upper control panel of the main unit have the same
functions as the same buttons on the remote control (see page 13). Fundamentally, this operation manual provides a description based
on operation using the remote control.
POWER indicator
Speaker
OPC (Optical Picture Control) indicator
The OPC indicator lights up green when the “BACKLIGHT” is
set to “AUTO (OPC)”. (See page 17.)
Remote sensor
OPC sensor
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Part Names of the Main Unit (Continued)
Stand
AC INPUT
terminal
Round lock for Kensington
Security Standard slot
Rear View
AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
INPUT1
INPUT2
L
R
L
R
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
COMPONENT
P
R
(CR)
PB (CB)
Y
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
Antenna terminal
Headphone jack
Stand hole
Stand
2
1
Terminals
Pull the cables connected to each terminal.
Insert the cables into the stand hole and fix the cables.
To prevent the LCD TV set from falling over in case
of earthquakes and so on, strap it onto the wall by
threading one end of the string through the loop of
the stand (1) and fastening the LCD TV set with
the string attached to the hook on the wall or the
post, etc. (2).
(An example of strapping the LCD TV set onto the
wall is shown on the right.)
• The string and hook are commercially available.
8
How to Fix the Cables
How to Prevent the LCD TV Set from Falling Over
Part Names of the Remote Control
MPX
Switches to the sound mode.
(P. 19)
BACKLIGHT
Selects the brightness and
OPC of the display. (P. 17)
Upwards/Downwards
Selection, Zoom display
function (Teletext mode)
(P. 6, 22)
(Mute)
Switches the sound on and off.
(P. 11)
POWER
(P. 10)
MENU
Displays the menu.
(P. 6)
(Flashback)
Returns to the previous channel.
(P. 11)
Channel Select
TV mode: Selects the channel.
(P. 11)
Teletext mode: 0-9/Selects the page.
(P. 21)
Cyan, Status Display
Turns on the status display
when the menu screen is not displayed.
(P. 18, 21)
Yellow, SLEEP TIMER Menu
(P. 18, 21)
VOL (+)/(-) (Volume
)
(P. 11)
TV/VIDEO ( )/( )
Switches the input source
between INPUT1, INPUT2
and TV mode. (P. 10)
OK
(P. 6)
RETURN
Returns to the previous screen.
(P. 13)
Right/Left Selection
(P. 12)
TEXT
Displays the Teletext mode
screen. (P. 21)
REVEAL
Displays hidden information
such as solutions to riddles
and puzzles. (P. 22)
HOLD
Temporarily holds the
current Teletext page.
(P. 22)
SUBTITLE
Displays the Teletext
Subtitle directly.
(P. 22)
SUBPAGE
Displays the Teletext
Subpage directly.
(P. 22)
Red, PICTURE Menu
(P. 15, 21)
Green, SOUND Menu
(P. 15, 21)
CH ( )/( ) (Channel)
TV mode: Selects the channel.
(P. 11)
Teletext mode: Selects the page.
(P. 21)
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1
Basic Operation
NOTE
INPUT2
INPUT1
INPUT1 mode
INPUT2 mode
TV mode
1
Turning On and Off the Main Power
(MAIN POWER)
POWER indicator
● Press (MAIN POWER).
• The POWER indicator instantly changes from red to green and
the LCD TV set is turned on.
• The on-screen display appears for a few seconds after turning
on the main power.
On-screen display
Switching the Input Mode (INPUT1/INPUT2/TV)
Turn on the power of the connected device.
1
Press TV/VIDEO (
2
input source.
• The screen changes in order of INPUT1, INPUT2 and TV
mode each time TV/VIDEO ( )/( ) is pressed.
)/( ) to select the applicable
● To turn off the main power, press (MAIN POWER)
STANDBY/ON
To turn off the LCD TV
Press POWER of the remote control.
• The POWER indicator will turn red.
To turn the LCD TV back on
Press POWER of the remote control again.
• The POWER indicator will turn green.
again.
• INPUT1: Select this mode when viewing the signals from the video
equipment connected to the INPUT1 (COMPONENT)
terminals.
• INPUT2: Select this mode when viewing the signals from the video
equipment connected to the INPUT2 terminals using the
VIDEO or S-VIDEO terminal for video input.
If both terminals are connected with cables, the S-VIDEO
input terminal is selected as the high priority.
10
NOTE
1
5
- -
1 -
1 5
- - -
1 - -
1 5 -
1 5 0
NOTE
TV VOLUME
50
TV VOLUME
10
SOUND OFF
SOUND ON
NOTE
NOTE
Basic Operation (Continued)
Sound Volume
To adjust the volume
● Press VOL (+) to increase the sound volume.
• The bar indicator shifts right.
● Press VOL (–) to decrease the sound volume.
• The bar indicator shifts left.
To mute the sound
● Press
ee
e (Mute) to temporarily turn off the sound.
ee
• “SOUND OFF” is displayed.
• Channel “0” is reserved for RF output of VCR.
• Channels not set with “FIRST INSTALLATION” or “CH SETUP”
are set to be skipped and therefore cannot be displayed using
CH ( )/( ) (Channel).
■ 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., Channel 5):
1
Hold down the
• If “5-” is indicated and the picture does not change,
press the
select mode and hold down the
To select a two-digit channel (e.g., Channel 15):
1
Press the
button.
button to switch over to the 1-digit
button again.
button to set the 2-digit select mode.
● Press
• When VOL (+)/(–) is pressed in the Mute mode, the sound turns
on, and the volume indicator is displayed.
• The Mute function is cancelled when POWER is pressed.
ee
e (Mute) again to turn off the Mute function.
ee
• “SOUND ON” is displayed.
Changing Channels
You can select channels using Channel Select or
CH ( )/( ) (Channel).
• To handle the increasing number of channels available, this LCD
TV set allows you to select up to 200 channels (0 to 199).
■ Using CH ( )/( ) (Channel)
● Press CH ( ) to change the channels in the following order:
1 → 2 → 3 → . . . → 198 → 199 → 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → . . .
● Press CH ( ) to change the channels in the following order:
3 → 2 → 1 → 0 → 199 → 198 → . . . → 3 → 2 → 1 → . . .
2
Press the button.
To select a 3-digit channel number (e.g., Channel 150):
Press the button to set the 3-digit select mode.
1
Press the button. Press the
2
Hold down the button.
4
• Complete this procedure within 4 seconds, otherwise the selection
will not be made.
• For a 3-digit channel number, only “0” or “1” can be input for the
first digit.
■ Using
● Press
● Press
AA
A (Flashback)
AA
AA
A to switch the currently tuned channel to the
AA
previously tuned channel.
AA
A again to switch back to the currently tuned
AA
channel.
3
Hold down the button.
3
button.
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AUTO
MANUAL
START SEARCH
POSITION 1
FINE 871.1 MHZ
COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO
SOUND SYSTEM B/G
SKIP OFF
NICAM OFF
A2 OFF
0
NOTE
Basic Operation (Continued)
Channel Setting (AUTO)
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
Press \/| to select “SETUP”.
2
3
Press '/" to select “CH SETUP”, and press OK.
4
Press '/" to select “AUTO”, and press OK.
5
Press OK to begin the automatic programme search.
Selected item
POSITION
FINE
COLOUR SYSTEM
SOUND SYSTEM
SKIP
NICAM
A2
• Switching COLOUR SYSTEM:
Set the system to Auto for normal TV reception. The Auto mode
automatically detects the receiving signal system and changes the
reception system of the LCD TV set. When the picture or sound is
not stable, switching to an appropriate system may improve the
picture or sound quality.
The channel position changes to the upper or lower
number.
The frequency changes to allow fine tuning.
The mode changes as follows:
PAL
AUTO
PAL60 N443
The mode changes as follows:
B/G I D/K M
The mode changes as follows:
ON OFF
Channel numbers with a “ (RED)” mark on the left are
set to skip.
To turn off Skip, press Channel Select to select the
desired channel, and then set the Skip mode on the CH
SETUP (MANUAL) menu to “OFF”.
The broadcast sound system changes as follows:
ON (NICAM sound) OFF (Monaural TV sound)
Stereo system changes as follows:
ON (A2 sound)
Description
SECAM
N358
OFF (Monaural TV sound)
• When the automatic programme search is completed, the
channel first received will be displayed.
6
After “SEARCH IS COMPLETED” is displayed, press
MENU to exit.
Channel Setting (MANUAL)
Perform steps 1 and 2 in Channel Setting (AUTO) to
1
display the Setup Menu screen.
Press '/" to select “CH SETUP”, and press OK.
2
Press '/" to select “MANUAL”, and press OK.
3
4
Press '/" to select the desired adjustment item.
Each time you press \/|, the setting for individual
5
items changes as shown in the table on the right.
6
Press MENU to exit.
12
CONTRAST [ 5CONTRAST [ 5 ] - ] - +
BRIGHTNESS [ BRIGHTNESS [ ] - ] - +
COLOUR [ COLOUR [ ] -] - +
TINT [ TINT [ ]]
SHARPNESS [ SHARPNESS [ ] - +
RESET
PICTURE SOUND SETUP FEATURES
0
0
0
0
0
Selecting Menu Items
NOTE
CONTRAST [ 5CONTRAST [ 5 ] - ] - +
BRIGHTNESS [ BRIGHTNESS [ ] - ] - +
COLOUR [ COLOUR [ ] -] - +
TINT [ TINT [ ]]
SHARPNESS [ SHARPNESS [ ] - +
RESET
PICTURE SOUND SETUP FEATURES
0
0
0
0
0
The menus can be used to adjust the various settings of your
LCD TV set. Select the desired menu item by following the
steps below.
See the next page for each Menu screen.
• Settings most recently made will be saved in memory.
Basic Operation (Continued)
■ Using the remote control
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
Press \/| to select the desired menu item.
2
• The cursor moves left or right.
• The cursor indicates the selected menu item.
3
Press '/" to select the desired item, and press \/|
to adjust the selected item.
• For some items (e.g. “SOUND VIA” on the “SOUND” Menu
screen), press OK to display the setting screen.
Press RETURN to return to the previous screen or
4
MENU to exit.
■ Using the control panel of the main unit
TV/VIDEO
VOL (–)/(+)
CH ( )/( )
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
2
Press VOL (–)/(+) to select the desired menu item.
• The cursor moves left or right.
• The cursor indicates the selected menu item.
Press CH ( )/( ) to select the desired item, and press
3
VOL (–)/(+) to adjust the selected item.
• For some items (e.g. “SOUND VIA” on the “SOUND” Menu
screen), press TV/VIDEO to display the setting screen.
Press MENU to exit.
4
MENU
13
NOTE
0
0
0
0
MENU [SOUND]
PICTURE SOUND SETUP FEATURES
SOUND VIA [TV]
TREBLE [ ]- +
BASS [ ]- +
BALANCE [ ]L R
SOUND WIDE
RESET
MENU [SETUP]
PICTURE SOUND SETUP FEATURES
CH SETUP
FIRST INSTALLATION
DISPLAY MODE
LANGUAGE
TELETEXT LANGUAGE
MENU [FEATURES]
PICTURE SOUND SETUP FEATURES
BACKLIGHT
SLEEP TIMER
AUTO POWER OFF
ON SCREEN DISP.
MENU [PICTURE
]
CONTRAST [ 5CONTRAST [ 5 ] - ] - +
BRIGHTNESS [ BRIGHTNESS [ ] - ] - +
COLOUR [ COLOUR [ ] -] - +
TINT [ TINT [ ]]
SHARPNESS [ SHARPNESS [ ] - +
RESET
PICTURE SOUND SETUP FEATURES
0
0
0
0
0
Basic Operation (Continued)
MENU [PICTURE
]
CONTRAST [ 5 ] - +
BRIGHTNESS [ ] - +
COLOUR [ ] - +
TINT [ ]
SHARPNESS [ ] - +
RESET
PICTURE SOUND SETUP FEATURES
0
0
0
0
0
:SELECT
■ Menu setting screens
For details on setting each menu item, refer to the page number indicated below.
• The illustrations and on-screen displays in this manual are for explanation purposes only and may slightly vary from the actual
appearance.
• “FIRST INSTALLATION” cannot be set when the INPUT1 or INPUT2 mode is selected as an input mode.
Page
PICTURE
SOUND
CONTRAST .................................................... 15
BRIGHTNESS ................................................ 15
COLOUR ......................................................... 15
TINT ................................................................ 15
SHARPNESS .................................................. 15
RESET ............................................................ 15
Page
SOUND VIA .................................................... 16
TREBLE .......................................................... 15
BASS .............................................................. 15
BALANCE ....................................................... 15
SOUND WIDE ................................................ 16
RESET ............................................................ 15
SETUP
FEATURES
:SELECT
RETURN
:BACK
MENU
:EXIT
The bar above is an operational guide for the remote control.
The bar will change in accordance with each menu setting
screen.
Page
CH SETUP ...................................................... 12
FIRST INSTALLATION .................................... 6
DISPLAY MODE ............................................. 16
LANGUAGE .................................................... 17
TELETEXT LANGUAGE ................................ 17
Page
BACKLIGHT ................................................... 17
SLEEP TIMER ................................................ 18
AUTO POWER OFF ....................................... 18
ON SCREEN DISP. ........................................ 18
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Useful Features
CONTRAST [ 5CONTRAST [ 5 ] - ] - +
BRIGHTNESS [ BRIGHTNESS [ ] - ] - +
COLOUR [ COLOUR [ ] -] - +
TINT [ TINT [ ]]
SHARPNESS [ SHARPNESS [ ] - +
RESET
PICTURE SOUND SETUP FEATURES
0
0
0
0
0
SOUND VIA [TV]
TREBLE [ ]- +
BASS [ ]- +
BALANCE [ ]L R
SOUND WIDE
RESET
SOUND SETUP FEATURES
0
0
0
NOTE
NOTE
Picture Adjustments
Adjust the picture to suit your preference. See the table
below for the adjustment items.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
• The PICTURE Menu screen can be displayed directly by
pressing the Red button.
Press \/| to select “PICTURE”.
2
3
Press '/" to select a specific adjustment item.
Press \/| to adjust the item to your desired position.
4
Sound Adjustments
Adjust the sound quality and volume to suit your preference.
See the table below for the adjustment items.
1
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
• The SOUND Menu screen can be displayed directly by
pressing the Green button.
2
Press \/| to select “SOUND”.
3
Press '/" to select a specific adjustment item.
Press \/| to adjust the item to your desired position.
4
Press MENU to exit.
5
Selected item
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
TINT
SHARPNESS
• When resetting all adjustment items to factory preset values,
perform the following procedure.
1 Press '/" to select “RESET”, and press OK.
2 Press '/" to select “YES”, and press OK.
\\
\ button
\\
For less contrast
For less brightness
For less colour
intensity
Skin tones become
purplish.
For less sharpness
||
| button
||
For more contrast
For more brightness
For more colour
intensity
Skin tones become
greenish.
For more sharpness
Press MENU to exit.
5
Selected item
TREBLE*
BASS*
BALANCE*
* These items cannot be adjusted when “SOUND VIA” is set to “HIFI”.
• When resetting all adjustment items to factory preset values,
perform the following procedure.
1 Press '/" to select “RESET”, and press OK.
2 Press '/" to select “YES”, and press OK.
\\
\ button
\\
For weaker treble
For weaker bass
Decrease audio from
the right speaker.
||
| button
||
For stronger treble
For stronger bass
Decrease audio from
the left speaker.
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NOTE
HIFI VOLUME
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Useful Features (Continued)
NORMAL
MIRROR
ROTATE
UPSIDE DOWN
Sound Mode Settings
You can make various sound mode settings.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
• The SOUND Menu screen can be displayed directly by
pressing the Green button.
Press \/| to select “SOUND”.
2
Press '/" to select the desired item, and press OK.
3
Press '/" to select the sound mode, and press OK.
4
Press MENU to exit.
5
DISPLAY MODE
You can set the orientation of the picture.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
Press \/| to select “SETUP”.
2
Press '/" to select “DISPLAY MODE”, and press OK.
3
Press '/" to select the desired mode, and press OK.
4
Selected item
SOUND VIA
SOUND WIDE
For the “SOUND VIA” setting
• When setting “SOUND VIA” to “HIFI” in the Sound Menu screen,
the sound from the built-in speakers will be turned off. To exit this
mode, switch “SOUND VIA” from “HIFI” to “TV”.
• Pressing VOL (+)/(–) will display the volume indicator shown
below. You can adjust the volume by pressing VOL (+)/(–).
For the “SOUND WIDE” setting
• “SOUND WIDE” cannot be set when “SOUND VIA” is set to
“HIFI”.
TV HIFI
ON (For increasing the spread of the sound) OFF
Choice
Press MENU to exit.
5
[NORMAL]: Normal image
orientation.
[UPSIDE DOWN]: To display
upside down image for
special use.
[MIRROR]: To display mirror
image for special use.
[ROTATE]: To display
rotated image for special
use.
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ENGLISH
ARABIC
WEST EUROPE
EAST EUROPE
Useful Features (Continued)
NOTE
BACKLIGHT:BRIGHT
BACKLIGHT:NORMAL
BACKLIGHT:AUTO(OPC)
BACKLIGHT:DARK
NOTE
LANGUAGE
The language for the on-screen display can be selected from
English, Chinese and Arabic.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
Press \/| to select “SETUP”.
2
Press '/" to select “LANGUAGE”, and press OK.
3
Press '/" to select the desired language, and press
4
OK.
Press MENU to exit.
5
TELETEXT LANGUAGE
The language for the Teletext can be selected.
BACKLIGHT
You can make the setting for the brightness of the screen.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
Press \/| to select “FEATURES”.
2
Press '/" to select “BACKLIGHT”, and press OK.
3
Press '/" to select the desired mode, and press OK.
4
Press MENU to exit.
5
Selected item
BACKLIGHT
* OPC is an abbreviation of Optical Picture Control.
Factory setting
[BRIGHT]
Maximum
brightness
Choice
[AUTO (OPC*)]
Screen brightness is adjusted
according to the ambient light of the
room.
[NORMAL]
Suitable for viewing in a well-lit area.
Saves energy.
[DARK]
Sufficiently bright when viewing in a dim
area.
Perform steps 1 and 2 in LANGUAGE to display the
1
SETUP Menu screen.
Press '/" to select “TELETEXT LANGUAGE”, and
2
press OK.
Press '/" to select the desired language, and press
3
OK.
Press MENU to exit.
4
• The Backlight setting can be directly selected using the remote
control (see below).
■ Directly setting the Backlight
You can change the Backlight setting directly.
Press BACKLIGHT to select the desired mode.
• Each time you press BACKLIGHT, the mode changes as follows.
• See the table above for details on each brightness setting.
• When set to “AUTO (OPC)”, make sure that no object obstructs the
OPC sensor, which could affect its ability to sense surrounding light.
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OFF
3 MIN
6 MIN
9 MIN
12 MIN
0
0
0
0
NOTE
ON
OFF
NOTE
Useful Features (Continued)
POSITION BOTTOM
SOUND INFO. YES
SLEEP TIME NO
NOTE
SLEEP TIMER
You can set “SLEEP TIMER” to automatically turn off the
LCD TV set.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
• The SLEEP TIMER Menu screen can be displayed
directly by pressing Yellow.
Press \/| to select “FEATURES”.
2
Press '/" to select “SLEEP TIMER”, and press OK.
3
Press '/" to select the desired mode, and press OK.
4
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
You can adjust various settings for on-screen displays.
Perform steps 1 and 2 in SLEEP TIMER to display the
1
FEATURES Menu screen.
2
Press '/"
OK.
Press '/"
3
Each time you press \/|, the setting for individual
4
items changes as shown in the table below.
Press MENU to exit.
5
to select “ON SCREEN DISP.”, and press
to select the desired item.
Press MENU to exit.
5
• When not using the LCD TV set for a long period of time, turn off
the main power.
AUTO POWER OFF
You can set the power to automatically turn off if there is no
signal for 5 minutes.
1
Perform steps 1 and 2 in SLEEP TIMER to display the
FEATURES Menu screen.
Press '/" to select “AUTO POWER OFF”, and press
2
OK.
Press '/" to select “ON”, and press OK.
3
Selected item
POSITION
SOUND
INFO.
SLEEP TIME
• The status display appears by pressing the Cyan button.
Choice
BOTTOM TOP
NO YES
NO YES
To select the position of the onscreen display.
To select whether or not sound
information is to be displayed,
when a channel has been
selected.
To select whether or not sleep
time information is to be displayed
on the on-screen display.
Description
4
Press MENU to exit.
• “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “OFF” at the factory setting.
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NICAM STEREO
MONO
NICAM M1
NICAM M1+M2
NICAM M2
MONO
NICAM MONO
MONO
NOTE
NICAM Broadcast Selection
POSITION 1
FINE 871.1 MHZ
COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO
SOUND SYSTEM B/G
SKIP OFF
NICAM OFF
A2 OFF
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NOTE
To let you enjoy NICAM broadcasting, this LCD TV set receives
NICAM stereo system, bilingual and monaural broadcasts.
Stereo
The LCD TV set is receiving a stereo broadcast.
•Each time you press MPX, the mode changes between
“NICAM STEREO” and “MONO”.
•When “MONO” is selected, the TV sound is output monaurally.
Bilingual
The LCD TV set is receiving a bilingual broadcast.
• Each time you press MPX, the mode changes as follows:
If the sound quality is poor due to a weak signal or other
problems during NICAM broadcast reception, set the “OFF”
position of the NICAM to change the TV sound to monaural.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
Press \/| to select “SETUP”.
2
Press '/" to select “CH SETUP”, and press OK.
3
Press '/" to select “MANUAL”, and press OK.
4
Press '/" to select “NICAM”, and press \/| to select
5
“OFF”.
Monaural
The LCD TV set is receiving a monaural broadcast.
• Each time you press MPX, the mode changes between
“NICAM MONO” and “MONO”.
• If approximately 3 seconds pass without a button being pressed,
the mode setting is automatically terminated and the LCD TV set
returns to the normal mode.
• The setting can be selected individually for each channel number.
• When the NICAM sound is set to the “OFF” position, the
TV sound is output in monaural.
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Press MENU to exit.
(When the “OFF” position is selected)
• When the NICAM sound is set to the “OFF” position, MPX cannot
be used to change the audio mode between stereo and bilingual
setting.
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STEREO
MONO
MAIN
MAIN+SUB
SUB
NOTE
POSITION 1
FINE 871.1 MHZ
COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO
SOUND SYSTEM B/G
SKIP OFF
NICAM OFF
A2 OFF
0
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NOTE
A2 Stereo Broadcast Selection
To let you enjoy A2 stereo broadcasting, this LCD TV set
receives A2 stereo system and bilingual broadcasts.
Stereo
The LCD TV set is receiving a stereo broadcast.
•Each time you press MPX, the mode changes between
“STEREO” and “MONO”.
•When “MONO” is selected, the TV sound is output monaurally.
Bilingual
The LCD TV set is receiving a bilingual broadcast.
•Each time you press MPX, the mode changes as follows:
If the sound quality is poor due to a weak signal or other
problems during A2 stereo broadcast reception, set the
“OFF” position of the A2 to change the TV sound to monaural.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
Press \/| to select “SETUP”.
2
Press '/" to select “CH SETUP”, and press OK.
3
4
Press '/" to select “MANUAL”, and press OK.
Press '/" to select “A2”, and press \/| to select
5
“OFF”.
• If approximately 3 seconds pass without a button being pressed,
the mode setting is automatically terminated and the LCD TV set
returns to the normal mode.
• The setting can be selected individually for each channel number.
• When the A2 sound is set to the “OFF” position, the
TV sound is output in monaural.
Press MENU to exit.
6
(When the “OFF” position is selected)
• When the A2 sound is set to the “OFF” position, MPX cannot be
used to change the audio mode between stereo and bilingual
setting.
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TELETEXT
Red Green Yellow
Cyan
100
NOTE
TELETEXT
Red Green Yellow
Cyan
100
Teletext
■ What is Teletext?
Teletext is an information service organised like a
magazine, which is provided by some TV stations in
addition to regular television broadcasting. Your LCD TV
set receives special Teletext signals broadcast by a TV
station, processes the information and displays it
graphically on the screen. News, weather and sports
information, stock exchange prices, programme reviews
and closed captioning for people hard of hearing are
among the many services available through Teletext.
■ Teletext mode
Teletext is activated with TEXT on the remote control and
is also closed with it. The LCD TV set can be controlled in
Teletext mode directly by inputting commands with the
remote control and indirectly through the on-screen
display (menu system).
[1] Turning on and off Teletext mode
Select a TV channel that is broadcasting the Teletext
1
programme.
Press TEXT to display the Teletext screen.
2
•To turn off the Teletext mode, press TEXT again.
■ When viewing the Teletext information
• Press CH ( ) to increase the page number.
• Press CH ( ) to decrease the page number.
Directly select any page from 100 to 899 by using to .
•
■ Operating instructions in Teletext mode
• The FLOF system for Teletext is transmitted in Singapore
currently.
• The TOP system for Teletext is transmitted in Australia
currently.
• For selecting the language for the Teletext screen, see
“TELETEXT LANGUAGE” on page 17.
[2] Using the TOP line
When TOP Teletext is being broadcast, a control line and
TOP line can be displayed on the screen. The TOP line
involves the operating instructions associated with all of
the Coloured buttons if TOP text is transmitted.
Press the Coloured buttons to operate the Teletext screen.
• Press Red to display the previous page and Green to display the
next page. Yellow and Cyan are as indicated on the TOP line.
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TELETEXT
S
ABC
DEF
ABC DEF
Teletext (Continued)
[3] Changing subpages
If a page has been selected from among several subpages,
you can display a control line which contains the subpage
numbers.
Press SUBPAGE.
1
Press Channel Select to select the desired subpage
2
number.
Press SUBPAGE to turn off the control line.
3
[4] Useful Features for Teletext
● HOLD on the remote control can be used to hold the
current teletext page.
Press the button again to cancel the Hold mode.
● '/" can be used to zoom the current Teletext page as
shown below.
• The screen is displayed in each mode each time '/" is
pressed.
● SUBTITLE can be used to quickly activate subtitles.
• Press TEXT to deactivate subtitles.
● REVEAL can be used to display hidden information such
as solutions to riddles and puzzles.
Press the button again to hide the information.
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NOTE
<Example>
• Audio amplifier
To AUDIO OUT terminal
To INPUT2 terminal
<Example>
• Camcorder
• Home video game system
• VCR
* If the external device has an S-VIDEO terminal,
S-VIDEO connection is recommended.
<Example>
• DVD player, etc
To INPUT1 terminal (COMPONENT)
Connecting External Devices
You can enjoy picture and sound by connecting external devices, such as a VCR or a home video game system, to the
terminals located on the rear of the LCD TV set.
When connecting an external device, turn off the main power of the LCD TV set first to prevent any possible damage.
Example of external devices that can be connected
• PC connection is not possible.
• For the cable, use a commercially available audio/video cable.
• Only connect audio/video signals to INPUT1 and INPUT2 terminals. Connecting other signals may result in a malfunction.
• The VIDEO input terminal and the S-VIDEO input terminal on the INPUT2 are shared connections with priority given to the S-VIDEO
• For more information about external device connections, see the operation manuals of your external devices.
Note:
input terminal. If both terminals are connected, the video signals from the S-VIDEO input terminal are selected for the INPUT2 mode.
When viewing video from the VIDEO input terminal, do not connect anything to the S-VIDEO input terminal.
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Camcorder
VCR
DVD Player
Audio/Video cable
(commercially available)
S-Video cable
(commercially available)
Component cable
(commercially available)
Audio cable
(commercially available)
Video
Audio (L)
Audio (R)
Audio (L)
Audio (R)
S-Video
Y
P
B
P
R
NOTE
Connecting External Devices (Continued)
Connecting to the INPUT1/INPUT2 terminals
Note:
• If your VCR (or other external devices) has an S-Video terminal, S-VIDEO connection is recommended. (Use an S-Video cable.)
• When you connect external devices to both S-VIDEO and VIDEO terminals (and if you select INPUT2), you can only view pictures from
the S-VIDEO terminal.
• You cannot view multiple or synthesised pictures by connecting two or more external devices. When connecting an external device, make
sure to connect the video and audio cable to the corresponding terminals.
• Only when 480I /576I/480P signal is received through the INPUT1 terminals, picture can be displayed.
* This LCD TV set does not support HD signal (1080I/720P/576P), even though it may display it in some circumstances.
• When connecting the DVD player, VCR or other external devices to each input terminal, the screen image will sometimes disappear, or
there will be no colour when turning on or off the power of the external device or changing the signal of the DVD player from 480I to
480P, or vice versa. This is not malfunction. In this case, press TV/VIDEO to select the other input mode and press TV/VIDEO again to
select the desired input mode.
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Troubleshooting
Before calling for repair services, make the following checks for possible remedies to the symptoms encountered.
LCD TV set
Sound
Problem Check item
• Reception other than that of broadcasting stations could be the
Picture
Picture
There is no
picture or sound.
There is no
picture.
There is no
picture from
INPUT2 .
There is no
sound.
There is no
picture or sound,
just noise.
problem.
• Make sure the input mode is set to TV.
• Make sure the main power switch of the LCD TV set is on.
• Make sure the Picture adjustment is properly adjusted.
•The fluorescent lamp may have reached the end of its service
life.
• Make sure the S-VIDEO terminal has nothing connected.
• Make sure the volume is not set to minimum.
• Make sure the sound is not set to mute.
• Make sure the antenna cable is properly connected.
• Bad reception could be the problem.
Reference
page
–
10
10
15
–
8, 24
11
11
5
–
• Make sure the antenna cable is properly connected.
The picture is
not clear.
The picture is
too light or
improperly
tinted.
The picture is
too dark.
Remote control does not work.
Unit cannot be operated.
When a problem has occurred such as no picture or no sound, either turn off the main power and then turn it back on again, or
unplug the AC cord and then plug it in again.
• Bad reception could be the problem.
• Check the colour adjustment.
• Check if “BACKLIGHT” is set to “DARK”.
•Check “CONTRAST”.
•The fluorescent lamp may have reached the end of its service
life.
• Check if batteries in the remote control have sufficient power.
• Make sure the remote sensor window is not under strong
lighting.
• External influences such as lightning, static electricity, etc., may
cause improper operation. In this case, operate the unit after
turning the power off, or unplugging the AC cord and re-plugging
it in 1 or 2 minutes.
5
–
15
17
15
–
4
4
–
■ Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments
•
When the unit is used in a low temperature space (e.g. room, office), the picture may leave trails or appear slightly delayed.
This is not a malfunction, and the unit will recover when the temperature returns to normal.
• Do not leave the unit in a hot or cold location. Also, do not leave the unit in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near a
heater, as this may cause the cabinet to deform and the LCD panel to malfunction.
(Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C)
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
Antenna
Problem Check item
• The reception may be weak.
The picture is not sharp.
The picture shakes.
The picture has ghosts.
The picture is spotted.
There are stripes on the screen or
colours fade.
• The quality of the broadcast may also be bad.
• Make sure the antenna is facing the correct direction.
• Make sure the outside antenna has not been disconnected.
• Make sure the antenna is facing the correct direction.
• Broadcast waves may be reflected from adjacent mountains or buildings.
• There may be interference from automobiles, trains, high-voltage lines, neon lights, etc.
• There may be interference between the antenna cable and power cable. Try positioning
them further apart.
• Is the unit receiving interference from other devices?
Transmission antennas of radio broadcasting stations and transmission antennas of
amateur radios and mobile phones may also cause interference.
• Use the unit as far apart as possible from devices that may cause possible interference.
Specifications
Items
LCD panel
Number of dots 921,600 dots
Video colour system World multi system
TV-Standard (CCIR) PAL: B/G, I, D/K NTSC: M SECAM: B/G, D/K
TV-Tuning System Auto preset tuning
TV STEREO/BILINGUAL NICAM-B/G, I, D/K, A2 stereo-B/G
AUTO PRESET Yes
CATV S1~S41 ch. Hyper Band
4 LINE DIGITAL COMB FILTER Yes
Brightness 430 cd/m
Lamp life 60,000 hours*
Viewing angles H: 170° V: 170°
Audio amplifier 2.1 W × 2
Speakers 11 cm × 4 cm 2 pcs.
INPUT1 Y, PB
Terminals
OSD language English/Chinese/Arabic
Power requirement AC 110 V–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 46 W (1.0 W Standby), AC 230 V 64 W (1.0 W Standby), AC 230 V
Weight (approx.) 4.3 kg, w/o accessories 6.4 kg, w/o accessories
* The typical period of time after which the lamp’s power output will have decreased by about half, given that the LCD TV set is used continu-
ously in a 25°C room under standard lighting and brightness conditions.
INPUT2 Composite Video, S-Video, Audio (L/R)
AUDIO OUT Audio (L/R)
Headphones 3.5 mm ø jack (side)
Model
15" (38 cm) Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD 20" (50 cm) Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD
LC-15SH1M/LC-15SH1X LC-20SH1M/LC-20SH1X
2
(C
B), PR
R) / Audio (L/R)
(C
■ As a part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for the LCD TV set
improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be
some deviations from these values in individual units.
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Dimensional Drawings
384/480
307/403.3
351/427
201/242
231/300.8
10
311/375
30°
282/346
344/418
100
100
158/178
158/205
3
167/215
281/342
155/175
79/85
115/121
205/246
145/161
12°
37.4/47
LC-15SH1M/LC-15SH1X / LC-20SH1M/LC-20SH1X
Unit: mm
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SHARP CORPORATION
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