Sharp LC 20SH6U, LC 13SH6U, LC 15SH6U User Manual
SHARR
LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION
LC=I 3SH6U/LC=I 5SH6 U/LC..20SH6U
Products 1hat have earned the ENERGY STAR_
are designed to protect the environment through
superior energy efficiency
Model No :
Serial No:
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
ENHANCI_D _3EFINITION Tt_LEVISION
MONITOR
n PORTANT 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
to the presence of uninsufated
RiSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons
CAUTION:TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVECOVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTSiNSIDE
REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIEDSERVICE
PERSONNEL
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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
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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
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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
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"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 dose to the point of cable
entry as practical°" fu 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.
PORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Electricity is used to pedorm 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 fallowing instructionswhen
installing, operating and cleaning the product To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your LCD co,or TV
product, please read the following precautions carefully belore using the product
I_ Read instructions--All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated.
I_ Keep thismanual in a sale place--These safety and operating instruclions must be kept in a sale place for future
relerence
I_! Observe warnings--Air warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely
t Follow instructions--All operating instructions must be followed
ta Attachments--Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer Use of inadequate attachments can
result _naccidents
m 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 operale
on batteries or another power source, refer to the operating instructions
AC cord protection --The AC cords must be routed propedy to prevent people from stepping on them or objects from
resting on them. Check the cords at the plugs and product
ml Overloading _ Do not oveMoad AC out_ets or extension cords
Overloading can cause fire or electric shock
I_1 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
sptt_water or liquid on the product.
m Servicing --Do not attempt to service the product yourseff Removing covers can expose you 1o high voltage and other
dangerous conditions. Request a qualified service person to perform servicing
I_1 Repair--If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the AC cord from the AC outtet, 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 torain or water
d When the product does not operate properly as described in the Operating instructions
Do nottouch the controfs 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 abnormafity in the product indicates that the
product needs servicing
Rep_acement parts-_n c_se _hepr_duct needs rep__cement parts_make sure th_t _heserv_ce person u_es rep_acement
parts specified by the manutacturer, or those with the same charactedstics and performance as the original parts Use of
unauthorized parts can resul! in fire, electric shock and/or other danger
m Safety_hecks-Up_nc_mp_et__n_{service_rrepa_rw_rk_request_heservice_echn_c_ant_ped_rmsafetycheckst_
ensure that the product is in proper operating condition
r_ Wa_ _r ce_ng m_unt_ng-When m_unt_ng_hepr_du_t _n a waH _r ce_ng' be sur_ t_ _nsta_the pr_duct acc_rding _ the
method recommended by the manufacturer
_1 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 lit into the power outlet onty one way. This is a safety feature II you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug If the ptug should still fail to fit. contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug
B 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
El 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 fail, 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 toIo}low the manufacturer's instructions Use onty the mounting hardware recommended by the
manufacturer
Whenrelocatingtheproductplacedonacart,itmustbemovedwithutmostcareSudden
stops,excessiveforceandunevenfloor surtace can cause the product Is lali from the cad
I_ 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 shorlen the fife of tile 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 isprovided or the manufacturer's instructions are followed
13 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
W Heat sources_Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, hea_ers, stoves and other heat-generating
products (including amp]ifiers)
8t The Liquid Crysta! panel is a very high technology product with 921,600 thin film transistors, giving you fine picture
details
Occasiona]Iy, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red
P_ease note that this does not affect the pedermance of your product
_I ]f 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 respecl 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
t! [ LEAD IN
j GROUND.,,.._y/_ IX.&
/ / CLAMP /._._ l[t XN'_
__-_..,___ _..// _3_ _ ANTENNA
l ........ _ I ,_/1 DISCHARGE UNIT
I i_LC_L'r L _L--I (NEC SECTION 81S-20)
L,_ ......... _'_"_ I_ ../ Y_ GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
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NEC--NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE {NEC ART 250 PART H)
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
I_ Lightning - For added protection !or this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused !or long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnec! the antenna This will prevent damage to the
equipment due to lightning and power-line surges
I_1 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 [! can fall into such power lines or circuils 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
!_1 To prevent fire. never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the TV set
I_1 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.
m To prevent fire or shock hazard, do net place the AC cord under the TV set or ether heavy items
I_t 13onot display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an alterimage to remain.
18I 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
uppaied Accessories
Make sure the to{lowing accessories are provided with the LCD TV set
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(LC-13SH6U)
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Preparation
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: : :: Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
Before using the LCD TV set for the {irst time. install the two "AAA" size batteries (supplied) in the remole control. When the
batteries become dep{eted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new "AAA" size balteries
1 Open the battery cover 2 insert two "AAA" size batteries
• Detach the cover - Place batteries wilh their o Align the tab on the battery cover [O) and place
while pressing the terminals corresponding it white pressing the tab (@)) to close it
(V) part to the (+) and (-)
indications in the batter,/
. Z_CautionL_, compartment
Precautions regarding batteries
Improper use of batteries can result in a leakage of chemicals and/or explosion Be sure to lol_ow 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 otd 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 depteted Chemicals that leak from baltedee can cause a rash if chemical
leakage is Iound, wipe it oft with a cloth
• The batlertes 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
; Us_n,, *_,_ C_emote r'ontro _..,_..,.. ,.. , :
Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote sensor
window of the main unit Obiects between the remote controt and
sensor window may prevent proper operalion
Cautions regarding use of the remote control
* Do not apply shock to the remote control In addition, do not
expose the remote control to Iiquids, and do not p_ace tt in an area
wlth high humMity
" Do not install or ptace 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 tn such a case.
change the angle of the lighting or main unit. or operate the remote
control closer to the remote sensor window
3 close the battery cover
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The antenna requirements for good color television reception are more important than these forblack & white lelevia[on
reception For th}a reason, a good quality ouldoor antenna ts strongly recommended
The following is a brieI exptanatien of the type o! connections that are p_'owided 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 te_'minalwithout lools (not eupp!ied)
2 A 300-ohm eyslern is a fiat "twin4ead" ceb}e that can be attached to a 75-ohm
tm-minaJ through a 300/75-ohm adapter {not supplied)
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' Use one of the fottowin_ lwo diagrams if youconnecl an outdoor antenna
A: Using a VHF/UHF combination ot_t_oor antenna
B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antennae
• Connect the outdoor antenna cable Jead-in to ANT (Antenna lerminal) on the rear of the main unit
A Combination VHFIUHF Antenna
Connection
75-ohm coaxial cable 0*cued)
300-ohm twin-!earl cable (flat)
LJ
_-- F-type Connector
ANT (Anlenna
terminal)
_ F-type connecIor
75-Dhm coaxial cane
B Sepai*ate VHF and!or
UHF Anlennas
UHF
8nlenna VHF
300- h _ anlenna
Cembin_ ; I
(e_Is_pp_ied)/ 300-ohm
==J twin-lead
_, -ob_ or
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 )
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• 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 alter "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/descrambter is necessary tar normal viewing of the scrambled channeJs (Set your TV to channe_ 3
or 4, typically one of these channels is used it"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
conver_er/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 supplled): You can v_ew all unscrambfed channels by using the TV's channel keys
_'B"position on the RF switch (not supplied): Youcan view the scrambled channels via the converterldescrambler by
using the converter's channel keys
RF switch (not supplied}
_ Cable TV Line
1 (nol suppl}od} J
ConsulIyour SHARPD-meieror Service Cenlerfor the lype of sptlller, RF swilch or combinerlhel mighlbe required
: Power Connection .... :_ :''_
Connect !o the POWER INPUT terminal of the LCD TV set using the AC cord (soppl}ed)
POWER
- AC INPUT terminal
(ACt20 V)
Household
poweroutlet
AC cord
• UnplugtheAC ca_d!_remIhe powergutter when theLCD TV set is not to be used tot e long period of lime
Part Names of Main Unit
The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-2OSHdU model
Upper control pane!
CH (Channel)
(v)/(,,,',) INPUT
VOL (Volume) MENU POWER
(-)"+)1--
" 1
Speaker
How to adjust the angle
_ithe display by holding !he oppOSer
r_while securely hotding down l
stand with your other hand /
To change the vertical angle of the LCD
TV set, tilt the screen up to 2 5 degrees
forwards or 10 degrees backwards
Please adjust the angle so that the LCD
TV set can be watched most comfortably,
POWER SLEEP _ 1
Remote sensor _ @ ......
POWER indicator _ L
The POWER indicatorlights up green
when the power is on, and red when in the
standby mode (the indicator will not light
up when the main power is off)
• INPUT,CH (v)/(i'_). VOL(-)/(+) and MENUon the main unit have thesame !unctions as the same buttons on theremotecontrol
Fundamentally,this operation manualprovides a descriptionbased on operation usingtheremotecontrol
Headphone jack
Plug the headphone mini-plug in!o the headphone jack
located on the front of the main unit
SLEEP TIMER indicator
The SLEEP TIMER indicator ][gh!sup red when Ihe
SLEEP TIMER is set to "ON"
Listening with HeadphOnes
Plug the headphone mini-plug into the headphone jack
located on lhe Hen! o! the LCD FV set
Adjust the sound volume using VOL (+}l(-) on the remote
control
Headphones
On-screen display
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o Headphonesare not included in thesuppliedaccessories
Nosound is hea;d lrom themain unit speakers whena
headphoneminFp_ugisconnected into theheadphonejack
- Donot set the volumeaf a high level Hearing expeds edvis_
againstextended listeningal high volumelevets
Part Names of Main Unit (Continued)
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_Jtltll,_. "_f} _-- ANT., (Antenna terminal)
._____t_--- AUDIO (L) L-tNPUT2
terminal
(ACt20 V)
• Using the Kensington Lock
o This LCD TV eel has a Kensington Security Standard stot tor
use wilh a Kensington M_ereSaver Security System Rater to
the information Ihet came with the system {or instruclions on
hew to use it to secure the LCD TV set
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Be sure to secure the cabfes and AC cord with the supplied cable clamp
How to Fix the Cables
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P_ INPUT1
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Part Names of Remote Control
POWER
POWER
Swilches the Liquid Crystal
Tetevision pawer on or standby
Channel Select
Sets 1hechannel
Setects audio settings
Mutes the sound
Sets the volume
MUTE
VOL (÷)/(-)
DISPLAY
Displays the receiving channel
and the current, t_mefor 10
seconds
(v);(,",)
Switches the inpul source
between INPUT1, INPUT2,
INPUT3 and 'lW modes
CH[/,.);(v)
Selects channei
Returns to the previous
Outputs audio without screen
Displays Closed Caption
Adjusts the brightness of the
Sets the orientation of the
Returns tothe previous
FLASHBACK
charmer
AUDIO ONLY
image
CO
subtitles
BACKLIGHT
screen
PtC, FLIF
picture
MENU RETURN
screen
Sets the sleep timer
AV MODE
Setecte preferred AV MODE
ENTER
Executes a command
MENU
Disptays the maeu screer_
._ [_'1 _ t _" (Cursor control)
Selects a desired item on the
screen
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