Sharp LC-20S5U Installation Manual

LC-20S5U

OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO

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ENGLISHFRANÇAISESPAÑOLPORTUGUÊS

LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION
TÉLÉVISEUR ACL
TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE

CRISTAL LÍQUIDO

TELEVISOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO

OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO

Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR® are designed to protect the environment
through superior energy efficiency.
Les produits agréés ENERGY STAR® sont conçus pour protéger l’environnement par un
rendement énergétique supérieur.

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135

SHARP CORPORATION

Unit: inch (mm)

Dimensional Drawings

3

61

/

64

(100)

3

61

/64 (100)

2

15

/32

(62.6)

19 1/64 (482.9)

5 5/8 (142.4)

9 33/64 (241.6)

3 63/64

(101.1)

2 29/64

(61.9)

14 61/64 (379.7)

15 7/8 (403.1)

11

27

/

32

(300.8)

11

35

/

64

(293)

18

1

/

64

(457.5)

17

1

/32 (432.5)

1

45

/64

(42.9)

18

47

/64 (475.4)

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ENGLISHFRANÇAISESPAÑOLPORTUGUÊS

OPERATION MANUAL

IMPORTANT:
To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV’s

model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers
are located at the rear of the TV.

Model No.:

Serial No.:

ENGLISH

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.

WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE

SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION:

DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR
TABLE. THE PRODUCT MAY FALL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS
DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. USE ONLY WITH A CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE
RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE PRODUCT. FOLLOW THE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT AND USE MOUNTING
ACCESSORIES REC O M M ENDED BY TH E MANUFACTURER . A PRODUCT AND CART
COMBINATION SHOULD BE MOVED WITH CARE. QUICK STOPS, EXCESSIVE FORCE, AND
UNEVEN SURFACES MAY CAUSE THE PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION TO OVERTURN.

“Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.”

This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eia.org

U.S.A. ONLY

U.S.A. ONLY

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DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER

Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. 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 color TV product, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

■

Read instructions—All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated.

■

Keep this manual in a safe place—These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for future

reference.

■

Observe warnings—All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely.

■

Follow instructions—All operating instructions must be followed.

■

Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of inadequate attachments

can result in accidents.

■

Power source—This product must operate on a power source specified on the specification label. If you are

not sure of the type of power supply used in your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For units
designed to operate on batteries or another power source, refer to the operating instructions.

■

AC cord protection—The AC cord must be routed properly to prevent people from stepping on it or objects from

resting on it. Check the cord at the plugs and 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 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.

■

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.

■

Polarization—This AC cord may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one

blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

3

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)

■

The Liquid Crystal 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.

■

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 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 Liquid Crystal 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 Liquid Crystal panel breaks.

■

Heat sources—Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators,

heaters, stoves and other heat-generating products (including amplifiers).

4

■

If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to

provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical
Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

■

Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity

of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits
as contact with them might be fatal.

ANTENNA
LEAD-IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCT

ORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND
CLAMP

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

■

Lightning – For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for a long period of time, unplug
it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to
the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.

■

To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the

TV set.

■

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or

splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
product.

■

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or

other heavy items.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)

■

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.

5

IMPORTANT INFORMATION .....................................

1

DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ....................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................... 2

Supplied Accessories ............................................... 5

Before Using the LCD TV Set ................................... 6

Preparation ................................................................ 7

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ............. 7

Using the Remote Control ..................................... 7

Antenna Connection .............................................. 8

Power Connection ................................................. 9

Part Names of the Main Unit .................................. 10

Listening with Headphones ................................. 10

How to Fix the Cables ..........................................11

Part Names of the Remote Control ....................... 12

TV Signals in Your Region ..................................... 12

Connecting External Devices ................................ 13

Outputting Video and Audio (Video Output) ........ 13

EZ SETUP (With AUTO CLOCK Setting) ............... 14

EZ SETUP during the First Power On ................. 14

Setting the CLOCK .................................................. 15

AUTO CLOCK Setting ......................................... 15

MANUAL CLOCK Setting ................................... 15

TIME DISPLAY .................................................... 16

Basic Operation ...................................................... 16

Turning On and Off the Main Power .................... 16

Standby ............................................................... 16

Switching the Input Modes

(INPUT1/INPUT2/INPUT3/TV) ...................... 17

Sound Volume ..................................................... 17

Changing Channels ............................................. 18

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

Basic Adjustment Settings .................................... 20

AV MODE ............................................................ 20

OPC ..................................................................... 20

BACKLIGHT ........................................................ 21

PICTURE Adjustments ........................................ 21

COLOR TEMPERATURE ................................... 22

I/P SETTING ....................................................... 22

NOISE CLEAN .................................................... 22

FILM MODE ........................................................ 23

AUDIO Adjustments ............................................ 23

Useful Features ....................................................... 24

CH SETUP .......................................................... 24

SETUP ................................................................ 25

V-CHIP Settings .................................................. 26

CLOSED CAPTION ............................................ 30

VIEW MODE ....................................................... 31

AUDIO ONLY ...................................................... 32

BLUE SCREEN ................................................... 32

SLEEP TIMER ..................................................... 33

WAKE-UP TIMER ............................................... 33

NO SIGNAL OFF ................................................34

NO OPERATION OFF ......................................... 34

PICTURE FLIP ....................................................34

Troubleshooting ...................................................... 35

Specifications .......................................................... 36

Calling for Service .................................................. 37

LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................. 37

Dimensional Drawings

•

The dimensional drawings for the LCD TV set are

shown on the inside back cover.

Make sure the following accessories are provided with the LCD TV set.

Supplied Accessories

Contents

A

• The AC cord enclosed in this product is for 110-125V. For using it on the 125-240V AC, please consult the following.
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 6100 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 230, Miami, Florida 33126, U.S.A.

Operation manual“AAA” size batteries (

×

2)

page 7

page

9

Cable clamp

page 11

pages 7 and 1

2

AC cordRemote control unit

6

To use your LCD TV set, perform steps below.

Check the supplied accessories. (See page

5.)

Insert two “AAA” size batteries into the remote control. (See page

7.)

• Open the battery cover, and then insert batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (-) indications in the
battery compartment.

Open the terminal cover. (See page 8.)

• Pull down the hook located on the upper side of terminal cover to open the cover.

Connect the antenna cable. (See page 8.)

Connect with external devices. (See page 13.)

INPUT1 Terminal (COMPONENT)

Terminal for component connection.

INPUT2 Terminal

Terminal for S-video connection.

INPUT3/OUTPUT Terminal

Terminal for INPUT/OUTPUT connection.

Connect the AC cord to the AC INPUT terminal of the LCD TV set and plug in the AC cord to the wall outlet.
(See page 9.)

Turn on the main power. (See page 16.)

Press POWER on the upper side of the main unit.
The POWER/WAKE UP TIMER indicator located on the front of the main unit changes from red to green.

POWER

POWER/WAKE UP TIMER indicator

Start EZ SETUP. (See page 14.)

• The broadcasting channels and clock will be memorized automatically.

Before Using the LCD TV Set

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

7

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

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

1

Open the battery cover.

2

Insert two “AAA” size batteries.

3

Close the battery cover.

■

Place batteries with their

terminals corresponding
to the (

+

) and (–)
indications in the battery
compartment.

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 a long period of time, remove the batteries from the remote control.

Preparation

■

Engaging the lower

claw with the remote
control, close the cover.

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 in direct sunlight. The

heat may cause deformation of the unit.

■

The remote control may not work properly if the remote sensor

window is in 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.

■

Slide the cover while

pressing the (

)

part.

17' (5m)

30°

30°

Remote

sensor

Preparation (Continued)

8

Antenna Connection

OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION

1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type connector that
can easily be attached to a terminal without tools (not supplied).

2. A 300-ohm system is a flat “twin-lead” cable that can be attached to a
75-ohm terminal through a 300/75-ohm adapter (not supplied).

• The antenna requirements for good color television reception are more important than those for black & white television
reception. For this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is strongly recommended.

The following is a brief explanation of the type of connections that are provided with the various antenna systems.

ANTENNAS

75-ohm

coaxial cable

300-ohm
twin-lead

VHF/UHF
antenna

VHF/UHF
antenna

Pull down the hook
to open the cover.

300/75-ohm

adapter

(not supplied)

300-ohm
twin-lead

300-ohm
twin-lead

75-ohm
coaxial cable

IN OUT

VHF

antenna

UHF

antenna

Combiner

(not supplied)

or

or

ANT.
(Antenna
terminal)

A. Combination VHF/UHF antenna

B. Separate VHF and/or UHF antennas

Antenna Cable

(commercially available)

F-type connector should be finger-tightened only.

When connecting the RF cable to the LCD TV set, do not tighten F-type connector
with tools.
If tools are used, it may cause damage to your LCD TV set.
(breaking of internal circuit, etc.)

NOTICE

F-type connector

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

300 -ohm twin-lead cable (flat)

• Use one of the following two diagrams if you connect an outdoor antenna.

A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna
B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antennas

• Connect the outdoor antenna cable lead-in to ANT (Antenna terminal) on the rear of the main unit.

F-type connector

75-ohm coaxial cable

Preparation (Continued)

9

Antenna Connection (Continued)

• A 75-ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the LCD TV set for easy hookup. When connecting the 75-ohm coaxial
cable to the LCD TV set, screw the 75-ohm cable to the ANT terminal.

• Some cable TV companies offer “premium pay channels”. Since the signals of these premium pay channels are
scrambled, a cable TV converter/descrambler is generally provided to the subscriber by the cable TV company.
This converter/descrambler is necessary for normal viewing of the scrambled channels. (Set your TV to channel 3
or 4, typically one of these channels is used. If this is unknown, consult your cable TV company.) For more specific
instructions on installing cable TV, consult your cable TV company. One possible method of utilizing the converter/
descrambler provided by your cable TV company is explained below.

Please note: An RF switch provided with two inputs (A and B) is required (not supplied).

“A” position on the RF switch (not supplied): You can view all unscrambled channels by using the TV’s channel keys.
“B” position on the RF switch (not supplied): You can view the scrambled channels via the converter/descrambler by

using the converter’s channel keys.

CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION

A

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

• Unplug the AC cord from the LCD TV set and wall outlet when LCD TV set is not to be used for a long period of time.

Power Connection

OUT

IN

Cable TV line

Cable TV converter/

descrambler

(not supplied)

Two-set
signal
splitter
(not
supplied)

RF switch (not supplied)

A

• Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be required.

AC INPUT terminal
(AC 110-240 V)

AC cord

POWER

Wall outlet

10

POWER

MENU

INPUT

CH

(

)

/

( )

VOL

(

)

/

(

)

Upper control panel

Speaker

OPC (Optical Picture
Control) sensor

Remote sensor

Headphone jack (

)

Plug the headphone mini-plug into the headphone jack located
on the front of the main unit.

OPC (Optical Picture Control) indicato

r

The OPC indicator lights up green when "OPC" is set to "ON".
(See page 20.)

POWER/WAKE UP TIMER indicator

POWER/WAKE UP TIMER 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), and orange when the wake up timer is set (the indicator will
light when in the standby mode).

Part Names of the Main Unit

Controls

A

• INPUT, CH (

)/( ), VOL (–)/(+) and MENU 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.

To change the vertical angle of the LCD TV
set, tilt the screen up to 2.5 degrees forward
or 10 degrees backward. Please adjust
the angle so that the LCD TV set can be
watched most comfortably.

Tilt the display by grabbing onto the
carrying handle while securely holding
down the stand with your other hand.

How to adjust the angle

Listening with Headphones

■

Plug the headphone mini-plug into the headphone jack located on the front of the main unit.

A

• Headphones are not included in the supplied accessories.

• No sound is heard from the main unit speakers when a 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.

▼

On-screen display

10

VOLUME

Headphones

Adjust the sound volume using VOL (+)/(–) on the
remote control.