SHARP LC-20M4E User Manual [en, nl]

LCD AV MONITOR
LCD-AV-MONITOR
MONITEUR AV À

CRISTAUX LIQUIDES
MONITOR AV LCD
MONITOR AV LCD
LCD-BILDSKÄRM
LCD AV-MONITOR

LC-20M4E

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

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

FRANÇAIS

ITALIANO

ESPAÑOL

SVENSKA

NEDERLANDS

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by
93/68/EEC.

Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit
Änderung 93/68/EWG.

Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées
par la directive 93/68/CEE.

Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/
EEG.

Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC med tillæg nr. 93/68/EEC.

Quest’apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti delle direttive 89/336/EEC e 73/23/EEC come emendata dalla
direttiva 93/68/EEC.

Η εγκατάσταση αυτή ανταποκρίνεται στις απαιτήσεις των οδηγιών της Ευρωπαϊκής Ενωσης 89/
336/ΕΟΚ και 73/23/EOΚ, %πως οι κανονισµοί αυτοί συµπληρώθηκαν απ% την οδηγία 93/68/ΕΟΚ.

Este equipamento obedece às exigências das directivas 89/336/CEE e 73/23/CEE, na sua versão
corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.

Este aparato satisface las exigencias de las Directivas 89/336/CEE y 73/23/CEE, modificadas por medio
de la 93/68/CEE.

Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjerna 89/336/EEC och 73/23/EEC så som kompletteras av
93/68/EEC.

Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivene 89/336/EEC og 73/23/EEC i endringen 93/68/EEC.

Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 89/336/EEC ja 73/23/EEC vaatimukset, joita on muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/
EEC.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse.
Should the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked
the same rating as above, which is also indicated on the pin face of the plug, must be used.
Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted.
In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut
off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.
DANGER: The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and the cut-off plug

destroyed immediately and disposed of in a safe manner.
Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be inserted elsewhere into a

13A socked outlet, as a serious electric shock may occur.
To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the instructions below:
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this product may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows;

• The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked N
or coloured black.

• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the plug terminal which is marked
L or coloured red.

Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connected to the earth terminal in your three-pin
plug. Before replacing the plug cover make sure that:

• If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same as that removed from the cut-off
plug.

• The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains lead, and not simply over the lead
wires.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

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Contents

Page

Dear SHARP Customer........................................ 1

Important Safety Precautions ............................... 1

Supplied Accessories ...........................................3

Preparation ........................................................... 4

Power Connection ............................................ 4

Batteries for Remote Control ........................... 4

Names of Parts (Main Unit).................................. 5

Opening and Closing Front Cover ................... 5

Removing Back Cover .....................................6

Names of Parts (Remote Control) ....................... 7

Basic Operation .................................................... 8

Turning on Main Power ................................... 8

Switching the AV INPUT [AV1/AV2] Mode ..... 8

Sound Volume..................................................9

ON/OFF Standby ............................................. 9

Selecting the Menu Items...................................10

Adjustment .......................................................... 11

Adjusting the LANGUAGE Settings...............11

Adjusting the PICTURE Settings ................... 12

Adjusting the FEATURE Settings .................. 14

Adjusting the SLEEP TIMER Settings........... 15

Connecting to External Devices ......................... 16

Connecting to a VCR, a DVD player, etc.

(AV 1/2 IN) ..................................................... 16

Connecting to a DVD player

(COMPONENT terminal) ............................... 17

Outputting video and audio

(video output) .................................................18

Listening with Headphones ........................... 18

Fixing the Cables ...........................................18

Watching TV ................................................... 19

Troubleshooting .................................................. 20

Specifications......................................................21

Dimensional Drawings ........................................ 22

Dear SHARP Customer

Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp LCD product. To ensure safety and many
years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Safety Precautions
carefully before using this product.

Important Safety Precautions

Page

ENGLISH

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 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. 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.

6. Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of inadequate
attachments can result in accidents.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. If you plan to use a 13-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.

14. 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.

15. Overloading—Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords. Overloading can cause fire or
electric shock.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

2

Supplied Accessories

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.

Operation Manual (×1) Wireless Remote Control (×1)

LC-20M4E

LCD AV MONITOR
LCD-AV-MONITOR
MONITEUR AV A
CRISTAUX LIQUIDES
MONITER AV LCD
MONITER AV LCD
LCD-BILDSKARM
LCD AV-MONITOR

AC Adapter (×1)

R-03 (UM/SUM-4) Dry Battery (×2)

AC Cord (×1)

* Product shape varies in some countries

Cable Clamp (×2)

3

Preparation

Power Connection

Plug into AC outlet.

Household power outlet

Connect to DC input
terminal of the product.

AC cord

Notes:

■ Use a commercially available AC plug adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall.

■ Always turn the main power switch of the LCD monitor to OFF when connecting the AC adapter.

■ Always unplug the AC adapter from the product and power outlet when not being used for a long period of time.

AC adapter

DC input terminal
(DC 13 V)

Batteries for Remote Control

If the remote control fails to operate monitor functions, replace the batteries in the remote control.

1 Open the battery

cover.

2 Insert batteries (two R-03

(UM/SUM-4) batteries,
supplied with product).

3 Close the battery

cover.

■ Slide the cover while
pressing down.

■ Place batteries with their
terminals corresponding to
the (+) and (–) indications
in the battery compartment.

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 when they become weak.
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.

4

Names of Parts (Main Unit)

Main unit (front view)

To change the vertical angle of
the LCD monitor, tilt the screen
up to 10 degrees backward.
The monitor can also be
rotated 20 degrees horizontally.
Please adjust the angle so that
the monitor can be watched
most comfortably.

Speaker

MENU — +

Headphones

Remote sensor window

Note:

■ MENU, Volume (+)/(–), SELECT(] )/([), and AV INPUT 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.

Volume (+)/(–)

buttons

MENU

button

Speaker

SELECT (])/([)

buttons

AV INPUTSELECT

AV INPUT

button

Main Power

switch

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).

Remote sensor
indicator

The red indicator
flashes when the
monitor receives
the signal from the
remote control.

Opening and Closing Front Cover

■ To open the cover, push .

■ To close the cover, press the upper part of the cover.

5

Names of Parts (Main Unit) (Continued)

Main unit (rear view)

Rear terminal section

Can also be used as video
output terminals.

Rear Speaker
(woofer)

Stand

AV 2 IN/OUT

AUDIO

R L

AUDIO

AV 2 IN/OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

R L

AUDIO

VIDEO S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AV 1 IN

S-VIDEO

AV 1 IN

Removing Back Cover

■ When connecting the cords to the terminals, remove the back
cover by gently pulling the part marked forward.

COMPONENT

Y PB(CB

COMPONENT

POWER

)

(

P

R

INPUT

)

DC13V

C

R

POWER INPUT
DC13V

■ To replace the back cover, first fit the four top clips (1) into the
corresponding slots of the terminal section, and then align the four
side clips (2) with the corresponding slots. Then, press the marked
parts (3) until the two hooks on the bottom of the cover lock in
place with a click.

6

Names of Parts (Remote Control)

Remote control

Infrared transmitter window

Power ON/OFF
button

AV INPUT

button

ON/OFF

AV INPUT

LCD MONITOR

SELECT

SELECT

MUTE

MENU

Menu control section

Sound MUTE button

MENU button

VOLVOL

SELECT (])/([) buttons

VOL (+)/(–) buttons

Note:

■ MENU, Volume (+)/(–), SELECT(])/([), and AV INPUT 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.

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Basic Operation

AV1

PAL

Turning on Main Power

Control section of main unit

1 Press Main Power, located on the

front side of the main unit.

2 The Power/Standby indicator

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

Notes:

■ When the Power/Standby indicator is red,
press ON/OFF on the remote control to turn
on the monitor.
The Power/Standby indicator changes from
red to green.

■ The input mode indication disappears after
five seconds.

Main Power

Power/Standby
indicator

Switching the AV INPUT [AV1/AV2] Mode

1 Turn on the power of the connected

video equipment.

2 Press AV INPUT and select the

applicable input source. The screen
displays AV1 or AV2 mode at the
upper right corner each time AV

INPUT is pressed.

ON/OFF

AV INPUT

ON/OFF

AV INPUT

MUTE

MENU

SELECT

▼ On-screen display

Initial mode (AV1)

SELECT

LCD MONITOR

VOLVOL

Note:

■ The AV input mode indication remains for
five seconds.

• AV1: Select AV1 when video equipment is

connected to the AV 1 IN terminals.
The display of the AV1 mode indicates
either AV1 or COMPONENT depend­ing on the adjustment of the FEA­TURE settings.
AV1 is displayed when AV1 is set to
NORMAL in the FEATURE settings,
and COMPONENT is displayed when
AV1 is set to COMPONENT.
(see page 14)

• AV2: The AV2 mode can be set to either IN

or OUT in the FEATURE settings.
(see page 14)
AV2 indication is not displayed when
the mode is selected to OUT.

AV1 mode

AV1

AV2 mode

AV2

8

VOLUME
10

Sound Volume

VOLUME
30

VOLUME
50

Basic Operation (Continued)

ON/OFF

AV INPUT

LCD MONITOR

SELECT

SELECT

MUTE

MENU

To adjust the volume

Press VOL (+) to increase the sound

MUTE

|

volume. The indicator segment
increases.

VOLVOL

Press VOL (–) to decrease the sound

|

volume. The indicator segment

VOL

decreases.

(+)/( )

To mute the sound

Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the

|

sound.
The MUTE mark

Press MUTE or VOL (+)/(–) to turn the

|

sound back to the previous level.
The MUTE mark

Note:

■ MUTE is automatically cleared when the
following button is pressed: ON/OFF,
VOL (+)/(–) or MUTE.

is displayed.

disappears.

ON/OFF Standby

ON/OFF

AV INPUT

MUTE

MENU

SELECT

SELECT

LCD MONITOR

ON/OFF

VOLVOL

To turn off the LCD monitor

Press ON/OFF.
The Power indicator turns red.

To turn the LCD monitor back on

Press ON/OFF again.
The Power indicator turns green.

9

Selecting the Menu Items

PICTURE(AV1)
CONTRAST
COLOUR
BLACK LEVEL
SHARPNESS
RED-BLUE
GREEN
COLOUR SYSTEM
RESET

[ 30]
[ 0]
[ 0]
[ 0]
[ 0]
[ 0]
[ AUTO]

ENTER: –VOL+SELECT: EXIT: MENU

FEATURE
BRIGHTNESS
UPSIDE
RIGHT/LEFT
BLUE BACK
AV1
AV2 IN/OUT
SLEEP TIMER

[BRIGHT ]
[NORMAL]
[NORMAL]
[OFF ]
[NORMAL]
[IN ]
[– – – REMAIN]

ADJUST: –VOL+SELECT: EXIT: MENU

LANGUAGE

SELECT: EXIT: MENU

ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
NEDERLANDS
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
SVENSKA

Selecting the Menu Items

• This LCD monitor set allows you to adjust the picture, sound, and other features using the On-screen
Display. Select the desired menu item by following the steps below and then refer to the indicated page
for details.

ON/OFF

AV INPUT

SELECT

SELECT

LCD MONITOR

MUTE

MENU

VOLVOL

VOL
(+)/( )

MENU

SELECT
(])/([)

1 Press MENU to display the MENU

screen.

2 Press SELECT (])/([) to select

the desired menu item.

• The cursor moves up or down.

• The cursor indicates the selected
menu item.

3 Press VOL (+)/(–) to enter.
4 Press MENU again to exit.

MENU
PICTURE
FEATURE
LANGUAGE

ENTER: –VOL+SELECT: EXIT: MENU

Notes:

■ The displayed items differ depending
on the setting conditions.

■ The selected item is highlighted in
yellow.

■ Items in purple cannot be selected.

■ The original screen is restored by

pressing MENU on the menu screen
or any of the adjustment screens.
The original screen is also restored
when no buttons have been pressed
for about a period of 30 seconds.
The adjustment values and settings
that were changed before the screen
is restored are saved as is in the
memory.

(Pages 12 and 13)

(Pages 14 and 15)

(Page 11)

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* The screen indications shown above are larger than actual size for easy reading.

Adjustment

MENU
PICTURE
FEATURE
LANGUAGE

ENTER: –VOL+SELECT: EXIT: MENU

LANGUAGE

SELECT: EXIT: MENU

ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
NEDERLANDS
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
SVENSKA

Adjusting the LANGUAGE Settings

MENU on the LCD monitor set can also be used to select the language.

ON/OFF

AV INPUT

LCD MONITOR

SELECT

SELECT

MUTE

MENU

VOLVOL

VOL
(+)/( )

MENU

SELECT
(])/([)

1 Press MENU to display the MENU

screen.

2 Press SELECT (])/([)

to move the

cursor to LANGUAGE, and then press

VOL (+)/(–) to display the LANGUAGE

screen.

3 Press SELECT (])/([) to select the

language you want to display.

4 Press MENU again to exit.

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Adjustment (Continued)

MENU
PICTURE
FEATURE
LANGUAGE

ENTER: –VOL+SELECT: EXIT: MENU

PICTURE(AV1)
CONTRAST
COLOUR
BLACK LEVEL
SHARPNESS
RED-BLUE
GREEN
COLOUR SYSTEM
RESET

[ 30]
[ 0]
[ 0]
[ 0]
[ 0]
[ 0]
[ AUTO]

ENTER: –VOL+SELECT: EXIT: MENU

COLOUR
0
– +

ADJUST: –VOL+SELECT: EXIT: MENU

Adjusting the PICTURE Settings

ON/OFF

AV INPUT

LCD MONITOR

SELECT

SELECT

MUTE

MENU

VOLVOL

VOL
(+)/( )

MENU

SELECT
(])/([)

1 Press MENU to display the MENU

screen.

2 Press SELECT (])/([) to move the

cursor to PICTURE, and then press
VOL (+)/(–) to display the PICTURE
screen.

3 Press SELECT (])/([) to move the

cursor and select the desired
adjustment item.
All items that can be adjusted are
shown in the table on the next page.

4 Press VOL (+)/(–) to display the screen

for the selected adjustment item.

5 Press VOL (+)/(–) to make the

adjustment.

6 Press MENU again to exit.

12

Adjustment (Continued)

Adjusting the PICTURE Settings (Continued)

Selected item Press VOL (–). Press VOL (+).

CONTRAST Decrease contrast Increase contrast

TINT Toward purple Toward green

COLOUR Lower colour intensity Higher colour intensity

BLACK LEVEL Decrease brightness Increase brightness

SHARPNESS Soft picture Sharp picture

RED-BLUE More red More blue

GREEN Less green More green

COLOUR SYSTEM Press VOL (+)/(–) to select COLOUR SYSTEM.

Note:

■ TINT is displayed only when N358 or N443 is selected.

Switching the COLOUR SYSTEM

Set the system to AUTO for normal reception. The AUTO mode automatically detects the receiving signal
system and changes the reception system of the set.
When the picture is not stable, switching to an appropriate system may improve the picture quality.

13

Adjustment (Continued)

MENU
PICTURE
FEATURE
LANGUAGE

ENTER: –VOL+SELECT: EXIT: MENU

ABC

ABC

ABC

FEATURE
BRIGHTNESS
UPSIDE
RIGHT/LEFT
BLUE BACK
AV1
AV2 IN/OUT
SLEEP TIMER

[BRIGHT ]
[NORMAL]
[NORMAL]
[OFF ]
[NORMAL]
[IN ]
[– – – REMAIN]

ADJUST: –VOL+SELECT: EXIT: MENU

Adjusting the FEATURE Settings

The FEATURE items can be set by the user.

1 Press MENU to display the MENU

screen.

2 Press SELECT (])/([) to move the

cursor to FEATURE.

ON/OFF

AV INPUT

SELECT

MUTE

MENU

VOL
(+)/( )

MENU

VOLVOL

SELECT

SELECT

LCD MONITOR

(])/([)

3 Press VOL (+)/(–) to display the

FEATURE screen.

4 Check the factory setting of each item

on the FEATURE screen.
The user can change the settings with

SELECT (])/([) and VOL (+)/(–).

5 Press MENU again to exit.

Selected item Factory setting Setting change

BRIGHTNESS

UPSIDE

[BRIGHT] Maximum brightness

[NORMAL] Normal vertical

image orientation

[MEDIUM] Brightness 60% → Suitable for viewing in well-lit areas.

[DARK] Brightness 20% → Sufficiently bright when viewing in

[DOWN] Inverted image → To display images upside down for

Saves energy.

dim areas.

special uses.

RIGHT/LEFT

BLUE BACK

AV1

AV2 IN/OUT

SLEEP TIMER

[NORMAL] Normal horizontal

image orientation

[OFF] This feature is

inactivated.

[NORMAL]

[IN]

[ – – – REMAIN]

[MIRROR] Mirror image → To display mirror images for special

[ON] The screen is turned blue when there is no signal.

[COMPONENT]

[OUT

[OUT

The setting can be specified in increments of 30 minutes and in a
range between 30 and 120 minutes. (see page 15)

Note:

■ In BLUE BACK, PICTURE setting displayed in purple cannot be selected.

14

uses.

] Line Output is selected, Output volume is fixed, Speaker

output is available.

] Line Output is selected, Output volume is variable,

Speaker output is Mute.