Sharp LC 20SH3U User Manual

OPERATION
MANUAL

ENGLISH

Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR
are designed to protect the environment through
superior energy efficiency.

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.

®

LC-20SH3U

LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION

Model No.:

Serial No.:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrow-head
symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user

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.

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.

Printed in China

TINS-B942WJZZ

05P07-CH-NM

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 RECOMMENDED BY THE 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.

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.

“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.”

U.S.A. ONLY

U.S.A. ONLY

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

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 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.

■ 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.

■ 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).

■ 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.

■ 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.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

■ Lightning – For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for 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.

■ 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.

■ 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.

■ Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an afterimage to remain.

Supplied Accessories

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

Wireless remote control

“AA” size batteries (×2)

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.

1

AC cord

Operation manual

2

• 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.

•Align the tab on the battery cover (1) and place
it while pressing the tab (2) to close it.

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.

17' (5m)

30˚

Remote

30˚

sensor

Antenna Connection

ANTENNAS

• 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.

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).

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

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).

300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)

OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION

• 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.

A. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna

F-type connector

VHF/UHF

antenna

VHF/UHF

antenna

75-ohm

coaxial cable

NOTICE

300-ohm
twin-lead

or

F-type connector

75-ohm coaxial cable

300/75-ohm

adapter

(not supplied)

ANT. (Antenna terminal)

Antenna cable

(commercially available)

B. Separate VHF and/or

UHF Antennas

UHF

VHF

antenna

75-ohm
coaxial cable

antenna

or

Combiner

(not supplied)

OUT IN

300-ohm
twin-lead

300-ohm
twin-lead

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.
(The breaking of internal circuit, etc.)

Antenna Connection (Continued)

CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION

•A 75-ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup. When connecting the 75-ohm coaxial cable
to the 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

RF switch (not supplied)

OUT
Cable TV converter/

(not supplied)

A

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

using the converter’s channel keys.

Two-set
signal
splitter
(not
supplied)

IN

descrambler

Cable TV Line

Power Connection

Connect to the POWER INPUT terminal of the LCD TV set using the AC cord (supplied).

POWER

POWER INPUT
terminal (AC 120V)

To POWER INPUT terminal

AC cord

NOTE

• 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.

Household
power outlet

Part Names of Main Unit

Controls

Upper control panel

Ta ble stand

Easel type

The angle of the LCD TV set has to be kept at 12° .

12

VOL (Volume)
(–)/(+)

CH (Channel)
( )/( )

MENU POWER

INPUT

Caution:

• Be careful not to hurt your fingers with the stand.

• Do not pick up the LCD TV set by its stand.

• Securely unfold the easel type table stand until you
hear a clicking sound.
Only use the easel type table stand after first unfolding
until a clicking sound is heard to ensure that it is stable.

Easel type table stand

Speaker

SLEEP TIMER indicator

The SLEEP TIMER indicator lights up red when the
SLEEP TIMER is set to “ON”.

Remote sensor

POWER indicator

The POWER indicator lights up green when the power is on,
and red when in the standby mode (the indicator will not light up

A

• INPUT, CH (
Fundamentally, this operation manual provides a description based on operation using the remote control.

)/( ), VOL (–)/(+) and MENU on the main unit have the same functions as the same buttons on the remote control.

when the main power is off).

°

Headphones

Listening with Headphones

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

VOLUME

20

NOTE

• 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.

Part Names of Main Unit (Continued)

Terminals

Rear View

ANT.

(Antenna

terminal)

POWER INPUT

terminal

Headphone

jack

INPUT2

S-VIDEO

VIDEO
AUDIO (L)
AUDIO (R)

Tab le stand

Y

P

B

R

P

AUDIO (R)

AUDIO (L)

AUDIO (L)

AUDIO (R)

How to Fix the Cables

Pull the cables connected to each terminal. Insert the cables into the stand hole and fix the cables.

Stand hole

INPUT1

AUDIO
OUT

Caution!

Do not place any object under the table stand

Do not place any object under the table stand, as this could cause the LCD TV set to fall down,
breaking the LCD panel as well as damaging the main unit.

Part Names of Remote Control

Switches the Liquid Crystal
Television power on or standby.

Executes a command.

POWER

VOL (+)/(–)

Sets the volume.

ENTER

MUTE

Mutes the sound.

DISPLAY

Displays the receiving channel
and the current time for 10
seconds.

SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

)/( )

CH (

Selects channel.

MENU RETURN

Returns to the previous

Displays Closed Caption

Adjusts the brightness of the

Outputs audio without screen

Sets the orientation of the

Selects audio settings.

Selects preferred AV MODE.

screen.

CC

subtitles.

BACKLIGHT

screen.

AUDIO ONLY

image.

PIC. FLIP

picture.

MTS

AV MODE

' / "/ \ / | (Cursor control)

Selects a desired item on the
screen.

MENU

Displays the menu screen.

Channel Select

Sets the channel.

INPUT(

)/( )

Switches the input source
between INPUT1, INPUT2
and TV modes.

FLASHBACK

Returns to the previous
channel.