LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH 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.: 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).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. • Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. • Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Outdoor Antenna Grounding — 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.
Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION ……………………… 1 Trademarks …………………………………………… 2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ………………………… 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS …………… 3 Contents ……………………………………………… 6 Supplied accessories ……………………………… 7 Preparation …………………………………………… 8 Where to place the System ……………………… 8 Setting the System ……………………………… 9 Setting the AVC System with the stand ……… 11 Setting the Display on the wall ……………… 11 Removing the stand and speaker …………… 12 Inserting the batteries ………………………… 13 Using the remote control unit ………
Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.
Preparation Where to place the System “System” means the Display and AVC System. First select the location where to place the System. 1 Selecting the location of the System • Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation. • The Display and the AVC System are connected by the system cable. (See page 9 for details.) If you want to keep a longer distance between the Display and AVC System, please purchase the optional system cable AN-07SC1 (about 23 feet/7 meters). (See page 81.
Preparation Setting the System After putting the Display and the AVC System in place, connect the system cables and AC cords. Use the cable clamps for bundling the cables. 1 Removing the terminal cover Display (rear view) Press down the four upper hooks to remove the cover toward you. 2 Connecting the system cable and the AC cord to the Display (GRAY) Connect the plug firmly until the hooks on both sides click. System cable (BLACK) Connect the plug completely.
Preparation 4 Attaching the clamps and bundling the cables with the clamp Cable clamp (Large) Cable clamp (Small) Insert the cable clamp in the hole on the Display leg as shown. Peel off the seal on the back and attach as shown. Display (rear view) Arrange the system cable as shown in the illustration. 5 Closing the terminal cover Cables come out from the small opening.
Preparation Setting the AVC System with the stand How to install the AVC System vertically using the stand unit. • Use the supplied stand unit for installing the AVC System vertically in an upright position. 1 Stick each spacer to the stand as shown. Peel each spacer away from the paper and attach to the four bulging areas on the stand. Attach each cushion to the stand as shown. Peel each cushion away from the paper and attach to the four areas at the bottom.
Preparation Removing the stand and speaker This unit has a detachable type speaker. You can detach the system speaker when using external speakers. Before detaching (or attaching) speaker, unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet and the system cable from the Display. CAUTION • Do not remove the stand and speaker from the Display unless using an optional bracket to mount it. • When using the TV with the supplied stand attached, do not remove the speaker.
Preparation Inserting the batteries If the remote control fails to operate Liquid Crystal Television functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two “AA” size batteries 3 Close the battery cover. (supplied with the product). _ + + _ • Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (e) and (f) indications in the battery compartment. CAUTION Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion.
Part names Display INPUT button VOLUME buttons (VOLl/k ) CHANNEL buttons (CHs/r) Remote control sensor POWER button SLEEP indicator OPC sensor OPC indicator* POWER indicator 14 MAIN POWER button *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 32.
Part names AVC System Front view PC INPUT terminal (AUDIO) PC INPUT terminal (ANALOG RGB) Headphone (When connecting headphones, the sound from the speakers is muted.) How to open the door. INPUT 4 terminals (AUDIO L/R) STANDBY/ON indicator MAIN POWER button CLEAR* INPUT 4 terminal (VIDEO) INPUT 4 terminal (S-VIDEO) * If the AVC System is switched on but it does not appear to be operating correctly, it may need resetting.
Part names Remote control unit 1 2 24 25 1 12 13 14 2 TV TV POWER 3 AV 15 CBL VCR DVD /SAT /LD /DTV ANT-A/B 3 INPUT Virtual MODE CC 16 TWIN CH 17 MTS 4 5 6 7 TWIN 4 5 PICTURE SELECT MODE FREEZE INPUT DISPLAY SLEEP VIEW 6 7 8 9 10 SUB EDIT/ LEARN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 ⴐ 18 VOL 13 14 ENT 19 15 16 FLASHBACK CH ⴑ 8 9 10 11 12 MUTE 20 17 21 MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU DTV/DVD TOP MENU SOURCE DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE 11 SET/ ENTER DTV/SAT 22 IN
Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program Antennas To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for a coaxial cable. If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector, plug it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the AVC System. NOTE • The antenna and the cable converter cannot be connected at the same time. F-type connector 1.
Watching TV Cable converter/VCR connection (continued) A-2. Connecting with cable converter using AUX terminals for audio and video output. (If your cable TV converter has both RF OUTPUT and AUX terminals, it is recommended to connect it as shown in example A-1.
Watching TV C. Connecting Antenna Cable with VCR RF Cable (Supplied) Coaxial Antenna Cable (commercially available) Rear Terminals 2-way signal splitter (not supplied) Cable lead-in Coaxial Antenna Cable (commercially available) VCR S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN Video Cable (commercially available) Audio Cable (commercially available) S-video Cable (commercially available) NOTE • Be sure to remember what kind of connection is made with your System.
Watching TV Connecting the AC cord Connect the AC cords after all component connections have been completed. Display (rear view) AC cord AVC System (rear view) AC cord NOTE • Always turn off the main power of the Display and AVC System when connecting the AC cords. • Disconnect the AC cords from the AC outlet, Display and AVC System when the System is not going to be used for a long period of time.
Watching TV Turning on the power Display 1 Press MAIN POWER on the Display. • The POWER indicator on the Display flashes red. POWER button MAIN POWER 2 Press MAIN POWER on the AVC System. • The System turns the power on. • The POWER indicator on the Display lights up green and the STANDBY/ON indicator on the AVC System lights up green.
Watching TV Initial setup When you turn on the System for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you live. Perform the following steps before you press TV POWER on the remote control unit. 1. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 13.) 2. Connect the antenna cable to the AVC System. (See pages 17 to 19.) 3. Plug in the AC cord to the AC outlet. (See page 20.) Language setting Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish.
Watching TV Simple button operations for changing channels You can change channels in several ways. NOTE • While watching a broadcast, press ANT-A/B to view the image received from the other tuner. TV TV POWER CBL VCR DVD /SAT /LD /DTV ANT-A/B MTS CC TWIN PICTURE SELECT MODE FREEZE INPUT DISPLAY SLEEP SUB VIEW TWIN CH EDIT/ LEARN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 ⴐ NOTE • FLASHBACK will not work if no channel has been changed after the System is turned on.
Watching TV ■ Using MUTE on the remote control unit Simple button operations for changing volume/sound Mutes the current sound output. ■ Changing the volume TV TV You can change the volume on the Display or on the remote control unit. POWER AV ⴐ CBL VCR DVD /SAT /LD /DTV ANT-A/B INPUT ⴑ Virtual MTS MODE FLASHBACK CH VOL MUTE CC TWIN Display PICTURE 1 TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP RETURN MENU MENU Press MUTE.
Watching TV Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode The System has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program. This feature is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). The System with MTS can receive mono sound, stereo sound and Secondary Audio Programs (SAP). The SAP feature allows a TV station to broadcast other information, which could be audio in another language or something completely different like weather information.
Basic adjustment settings AV input mode menu items List of AV menu items to help you with operations Picture OPC ................................................ Page 32 Backlight ........................................ Page 33 Contrast ......................................... Page 33 Brightness ..................................... Page 33 Color ............................................... Page 33 Tint ................................................. Page 33 Sharpness ...............................
Basic adjustment settings Antenna setting EZ setup You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the preset channels. 1 2 3 MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU SOURCE 4 7 5 6 8 9 0 100 DTV/DVD TOP MENU NOTE • Make sure what kind of connection is made with your System when selecting “Air” or “Cable” for both ANT-A and B. DTV/SAT GUIDE POWER SET/ ENTER 6 DTV/SAT INFO FAVORITE CH ENT VCR REC Language setting Press c/d to select “Air” or “Cable” for ANTA, then press a/b to move down.
Basic adjustment settings Channel search Channel setup If initial setup does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channels. MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU Channel auto search makes the System look for all channels viewable in the set area. 1 Press MENU and the TV MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 3 Press a/b to select “CH Setup”, and then press SET/ENTER.
Basic adjustment settings TWIN PICTURE SELECT MODE FREEZE INPUT DISPLAY SLEEP SUB VIEW 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 NOTE • Make sure what kind of connection is made with your System. ENT FLASHBACK VOL ⴑ Press a/b to select “Skip”, and press c/d to select “On” or “Off”. • On: Skips channels. (Channel selection disabled using a/b b and TWIN CHa a/b b.) CHa • Off: Does not skip channels. (Channel selection enabled a/b b and TWIN CHa a/b b.
Basic adjustment settings Channel setup (continued) 4 Press a/b to select “Favorites(ANT-A)” or “Favorites(ANT-B)”, and then press SET/ ENTER. 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH Search 8 9 Favorites(ANT-A) A A A A Favorites(ANT-B) A A A A 0 100 A A A A A A A A 7 ⴐ Air/Cable A CH Memory ENT B C D FLASHBACK VOL (On-screen display when “Favorites(ANT-A)” is selected.
Basic adjustment settings Language setting You can also select a language from the Setup menu. Select from among 3 languages: English, French and Spanish. MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU DTV/DVD TOP MENU SOURCE DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE SET/ ENTER DTV/SAT INFO FAVORITE CH VCR REC A B C D POWER INPUT VOLⴑ VOLⴐ RECEIVER PC input mode AV input mode 1 Press MENU and the TV MENU screen displays. 1 Press MENU and the PC MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”.
Basic adjustment settings PC input mode OPC setting Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE SET/ ENTER INFO POWER INPUT 2 Press c/d to select “Picture”. 3 Press a/b to select “OPC”. DTV/SAT FAVORITE CH B Press MENU and the PC MENU screen displays. MENU SOURCE A 1 DTV/DVD TOP VCR REC PC MENU C D VOLⴑ VOLⴐ [Picture ...
Basic adjustment settings Picture adjustments 1 Press MENU and the TV MENU (PC MENU) screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Picture”. 3 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. 4 Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired position. Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings.
Basic adjustment settings C.M.S. (Color Management System) 5 Color tone is managed using the six-color adjustment setting. Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired position. C. M. S. MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU DTV/DVD TOP R [ 0] –30 +30 Y [ 0] –30 +30 G [ 0] –30 +30 C [ 0] –30 +30 DTV/SAT B [ 0] –30 +30 INFO M [ 0] –30 +30 Changing reds closer to magenta or yellow.
Basic adjustment settings Color temperature Black Adjusts the color temperature to give a better white balance. MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU For easier viewing, change the viewing depth by selecting a level for automatically adjusting the dark portion of an image. DTV/DVD TOP MENU SOURCE DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE SET/ ENTER DTV/SAT INFO FAVORITE CH 1 Press MENU and the TV MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Picture”. 3 Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then press SET/ENTER.
Basic adjustment settings 3D-Y/C Monochrome Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross color noise. MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU DTV/DVD TOP MENU SOURCE For viewing a video in monochrome. 1 Press MENU and the TV MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Picture”. 3 Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then press SET/ENTER. DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE SET/ ENTER DTV/SAT INFO FAVORITE CH VCR REC A B C D POWER INPUT VOLⴑ VOLⴐ RECEIVER TV MENU 1 [Picture ...
Basic adjustment settings Film mode (3:2 pull-down) I/P Setting Automatically detects a film-based source (originally encoded at 24 frames/second), analyzes it then recreates each still film frame for high-definition picture quality. Adjusting the image and input signal can give you a more beautiful picture.
Basic adjustment settings Sound adjustment Dolby virtual You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP RETURN MENU MENU SOURCE VIRTUAL DOLBY SURROUND is a technology certified by Dolby Laboratories that creates a virtualized surround sound experience from two speakers using Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II.
Basic adjustment settings Power control Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power control for AV source No signal off No operation off When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut down if no signal inputs for 15 minutes. When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut down if there is no operation for 3 hours.
Basic adjustment settings Power control for PC source Power control setting allows you to save energy. MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU DTV/DVD TOP MENU SOURCE DTV/SAT GUIDE POWER SET/ ENTER DTV/SAT INFO VCR REC FAVORITE CH A B C D POWER INPUT VOLⴑ VOLⴐ RECEIVER Power management When set, the power will automatically shut down. 1 Press MENU and the PC MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Power Control”. 3 Press a/b to select “Power Management”, and then press SET/ENTER.
Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your System, like a DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, PC, game console and camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the Display.
Using external equipment Watching a DVD image Connecting a DVD player You can use the INPUT 1 terminal when connecting to a DVD player and other audiovisual equipment. AVC System (rear view) Component video cable (commercially available) When using component video cable, select “COMPONENT” for “Input Select” in the menu.
Using external equipment Watching a VCR image Connecting a VCR You can use the INPUT 2 terminal when connecting a VCR and other audiovisual equipment. NOTE • The S-video terminal has priority over the video terminals.
Using external equipment Watching broadcasts via a Digital TV tuner Connecting a Digital TV tuner You can use the INPUT 3 terminal when connecting a Digital TV tuner and other audiovisual equipment. Component video cable (commercially available) AVC System (rear view) When using component video cable, select “COMPONENT” for “Input Select” in the menu.
Using external equipment Enjoying a game console or viewing camcorder images Connecting a game console or camcorder A game console, camcorder and some other audiovisual equipment are conveniently connected using the INPUT 4 terminals. NOTE • The S-video terminal has priority over the video terminals.
Using external equipment Viewing an image from a PC Connecting a PC Use the PC terminals to connect a PC. NOTE • The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. • Refer to page 77 for a list of PC signals compatible with the System. AVC System (front view) RGB cable (commercially available) PC ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) Signal names for 15-pin mini D-sub connecter 5 4 10 15 13 12 Pin No.
Useful adjustment settings Image position (AV input mode only) For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical position. TV TV POWER CBL VCR DVD /SAT /LD /DTV ANT-A/B INPUT 1 Press MENU and the TV MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 3 Press a/b to select “Position”, and then press SET/ENTER. Virtual AV MODE MTS CC PICTURE SELECT MODE FREEZE INPUT DISPLAY SLEEP Setup SUB VIEW 1 [Setup ...
Useful adjustment settings Moving the picture on the screen You can move the picture around on the screen. ⴐ FLASHBACK VOL CH ⴑ Press a/b/c/d to move an image on the screen to the desired position. Press SET/ENTER to return to the initial image position.
Useful adjustment settings Connecting external speakers Rear view How to connect the speaker cable 1 Push down the tab. 2 Insert the end of the cable. 3 Lift the tab back up. When using external speakers • Change the speaker setting to external speakers. (See page 50.) Make sure to connect the speaker terminal and cable polarity (L, +) properly CAUTION • Make sure external speakers have 4 ohm and 10 watt specifications. • Connect the plus/minus terminals with the correct cables.
Useful adjustment settings Selecting speakers You can output audio using the supplied speaker (internal) or other external speakers. MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU DTV/DVD TOP MENU SOURCE DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE SET/ ENTER DTV/SAT INFO FAVORITE CH VCR REC A B C D POWER INPUT VOLⴑ VOLⴐ RECEIVER AV input mode PC input mode 1 Press MENU and the TV MENU screen displays. 1 Press MENU and the PC MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”.
Useful adjustment settings Auto Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) For automatically adjusting the PC image. MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU DTV/DVD TOP MENU SOURCE Fine Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to change image position using Auto Sync. In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed to optimize the image.
Useful adjustment settings DVI input signal setting Input signal source TV TV CBL VCR DVD /SAT /LD /DTV ANT-A/B POWER MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU SOURCE DTV/DVD TOP MENU DTV/SAT INPUT POWER GUIDE Virtual AV MTS MODE SET/ ENTER CC TWIN PICTURE The Digital input signal switches automatically between 1080i, 720p and VGA or 480p. For VGA or 480p, set manually following the steps as shown below.
Useful adjustment settings Selecting Stretch Mode display (AV input mode only) Stretch Mode screen Stretch mode “Mode1” Stretch mode “Mode2” Select the display type in Stretch Mode. MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU DTV/DVD TOP MENU SOURCE DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE SET/ ENTER DTV/SAT INFO FAVORITE CH A B POWER INPUT Selected item VCR REC C D VOLⴑ VOLⴐ RECEIVER 1 Press MENU and the TV MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”.
Useful adjustment settings Picture flip You can set the orientation of the picture. MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU DTV/DVD TOP MENU SOURCE DTV/SAT GUIDE POWER SET/ ENTER DTV/SAT INFO FAVORITE CH VCR REC A B C D POWER INPUT VOLⴑ VOLⴐ RECEIVER AV input mode PC input mode 1 Press MENU and the TV MENU screen displays. 1 Press MENU and the PC MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”.
Useful adjustment settings AV MODE View mode for 4:3 Programs AV MODE gives you six viewing options to choose from to best match environment of the System, which can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of program watched or the type of image input from external equipment. TV TV POWER AV CBL VCR DVD /LD /SAT /DTV ANT-A/B MTS CC TWIN PICTURE SELECT Press VIEW MODE. • The View mode menu displays.
Useful adjustment settings a TV TV POWER AV Input signal (640m480) CBL VCR DVD /LD /SAT /DTV ANT-A/B INPUT Virtual MODE MTS CC View Mode TWIN PICTURE SELECT VIEW SUB MODE FREEZE DISPLAY SLEEP TWIN CH INPUT EDIT/ LEARN Normal Stretch TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP RETURN MENU MENU SOURCE DTV/SAT SET/ ENTER DTV/SAT INFO FAVORITE CH A B VCR REC C D NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page 46.) • Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type.
Useful adjustment settings Input signal (for PC input mode) • Some input signals may have to be registered manually to display properly. • The pairs of input signals (resolutions) in the list below are not distinguishable when received. In such case, you have to set the correct signal manually. After setting once, it will display when the same signal (resolution) is input again. DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Produces a clearer video image.
Useful adjustment settings Audio only Audio out When listening to music from a music program, you can set the Liquid Crystal display off and enjoy audio only. MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU SOURCE Allows you to select what controls the audio output.
Useful adjustment settings Sleep timer Quick shoot Improves the response of Liquid Crystal Panel when viewing fast-moving images. The effect is greater at low room temperatures (at or below 59˚F/15˚C). MENU TV/SAT/DVD DTV/DVD TOP RETURN MENU MENU SOURCE DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby.
Useful adjustment settings Closed caption • Your System is equipped with an internal closed caption decoder. Closed caption is the System which allows you to view conversations, narration, and sound effects in TV programs and home videos as subtitles on your Display. • Not all programs and videos offer closed caption. Please look for the “N” symbol to ensure that captions will be shown. • “CC1” or “CC2” displays subtitles of TV dramas and news programs while allowing a full view of the picture.
Useful adjustment settings Secret number setting for parental control (AV input mode only) 5 Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. Select “New Secret No.”, and then press SET/ENTER. Input the new 4-digit secret number by using 0 – 9. New Secret No. IMPORTANT: Three conditions must be met to enable V-Chip (see pages 63 to 67): 1 Secret No. is registered. 2 V-Chip settings have been made. 3 “Status” is set to “On”.
Useful adjustment settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU DTV/DVD TOP MENU SOURCE DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE SET/ ENTER DTV/SAT INFO FAVORITE CH 0 100 A B POWER INPUT ENT VCR REC C D VOLⴑ VOLⴐ Clearing the secret number Allows you to clear your secret number. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a Secret Number. • Secret number setting menu displays. RECEIVER 2 Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0 – 9. 3 Press a/b to select “Secret No.
Useful adjustment settings Parental control (setting V-CHIP level) V-CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your System. This tool gives parents a great degree of control over broadcasts accessed by their children. It allows parents to select programs judged suitable for child viewing while blocking ones judged not suitable. It does so automatically once you activate the V-CHIP feature in your Liquid Crystal Television.
Useful adjustment settings 1 2 3 4 5 6 MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU DTV/DVD TOP MENU SOURCE POWER 7 8 GUIDE SET/ ENTER Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA). 2 Press a/b to select “TV Guidelines”, and then press SET/ENTER. 3 Press a/b to adjust the item to your desired position. “ ” indicates the item is blocked.
Useful adjustment settings Canadian Rating Systems • The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programming. • While violence is the most important content element to be rated, the structure developed takes into consideration other program content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes.
Useful adjustment settings 1 4 7 2 3 5 MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU 9 0 100 MENU SOURCE DTV/SAT POWER GUIDE 6 8 DTV/DVD TOP SET/ ENTER 7 • The setting automatically enters “Block” for any ratings below your selection. • If Status is not set to “On” the configuration settings will not work. (See page 61.) DTV/SAT INFO FAVORITE CH VCR REC A B C D POWER INPUT VOLⴑ VOLⴐ ENT Press a/b to adjust the item to your desired position. “ ” indicates the item is blocked.
Useful adjustment settings TV TV POWER How to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK CBL VCR DVD /LD /SAT /DTV ANT-A/B INPUT • The V-CHIP BLOCK is working and censors a broadcast, “V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED.” displays.
Other viewing options Picture and still image Twin picture functions Allows you to display two pictures on the screen at one time. You can display two same-sized pictures – one moving and one still – when inputting from an AV source. Twin picture in all cases TV You can display two same-sized pictures except when inputting from a PC INPUT terminal.
Other viewing options Learning remote control function You can operate the connected AV products (AV Receiver, Cable Box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, LD) using the learning function for your remote control unit. This remote control unit has the function that can memorize each remote control code. TV ANT-A/B Slide the Mode switch to match the device to which you want to preset the remote control signal. 2 Press EDIT/LEARN and 1 at the same time. • LED flashes continuously.
Other viewing options Manufacturer codes CATV/SAT/ DTV VCR DVD/LD 00 PIONEER1 (CATV) SHARP1 SHARP (DVD) 01 PIONEER2 (CATV) SHARP2 02 JERROLD1 (CATV) 03 VCR DVD/LD 24 SANYO1 PHILIPS (LD) PIONEER (DVD) 25 SANYO2 RCA (LD) SHARP3 PANASONIC (DVD) 26 SANYO3 SONY (MDP) JERROLD2(CATV) PIONEER SAMSUNG (DVD) 27 SONY (BETA) SONY (LD) 04 JERROLD3 (CATV) FISHER SONY (DVD) 28 SONY (VHS) 05 JERROLD4 (CATV) FISHER TOSHIBA (DVD) 29 SONY (8 mm) 06 JERROLD5 (CATV) FISHER JVC (DV
Other viewing options TV TV POWER ANT-A/B INPUT Virtual AV MTS MODE CC Receiver control buttons TWIN PICTURE SELECT MODE FREEZE INPUT DISPLAY SLEEP VIEW SUB When a SHARP receiver is connected to the Display, the receiver can operate using buttons 1 to 3. When another non-SHARP receiver is connected to the display, the signals for 1 to 3 must first be learned before operating. (See page 69.
Other viewing options Cable control buttons TV TV POWER Mode switch CBL VCR DVD /SAT /LD /DTV ANT-A/B INPUT Virtual AV MTS MODE CC TWIN PICTURE SELECT MODE FREEZE INPUT DISPLAY SLEEP VIEW 1 5 SUB EDIT/ LEARN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 ⴐ ENT 1 0–9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch. 2 CH a/b Press CH a or CH b to tune in a higher or lower channel. 3 SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off.
Other viewing options SAT control buttons TV TV POWER Mode switch CBL VCR DVD /SAT /LD /DTV ANT-A/B INPUT Virtual AV MTS MODE CC TWIN PICTURE SELECT MODE FREEZE INPUT DISPLAY SLEEP VIEW 1 SUB EDIT/ LEARN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 ⴐ ENT 1 0–9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch. 2 SOURCE POWER Turns the Satellite broadcast tuner power on and off. 3 SET/ENTER, a/b/c/d SET/ENTER: Press to activate the selected function.
Other viewing options DTV control buttons TV TV POWER Mode switch CBL VCR DVD /SAT /LD /DTV ANT-A/B INPUT Virtual AV MODE MTS When the Mode switch is set to CBL/SAT/DTV, the remote control unit buttons will function as shown below. • Operate the tuner using 1 to 10. CC TWIN PICTURE SELECT MODE FREEZE INPUT DISPLAY SLEEP VIEW 1 SUB EDIT/ LEARN 2 3 4 5 6 2 ⴐ 8 9 0 100 VOL 0–9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch.
Other viewing options VCR control buttons TV TV POWER Mode switch CBL VCR DVD /SAT /LD /DTV ANT-A/B INPUT Virtual AV MTS MODE CC TWIN PICTURE SELECT MODE FREEZE INPUT DISPLAY SLEEP VIEW SUB EDIT/ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 ENT FLASHBACK VOL CH ⴑ MENU TV/SAT/DVD RETURN MENU CH a/b Press to select the channel of the TV tuner on the VCR. 2 SOURCE POWER Turns the power of the VCR on and off. 3 F Set pauses and still pictures. 4 G Rewinds the tape and allows picture search.
Other viewing options DVD/LD control buttons TV TV POWER Mode switch CBL VCR DVD /SAT /LD /DTV ANT-A/B INPUT Virtual AV MODE MTS CC TWIN PICTURE SELECT MODE FREEZE INPUT DISPLAY SLEEP VIEW SUB EDIT/ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 1 U Pressing quickly once takes you to the start of the next chapter. Each time you press it, you move ahead to the start of the next chapter. 2 T Pressing quickly once takes you to the start of the chapter currently playing.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Make sure the Display and the AVC System are connected correctly. (See page 9.) • Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 21.) If the indicator on the Display lights up red, press POWER on the Display. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 20.) • Has the main power been turned on? (See page 21.) • Unit cannot be operated.
Appendix PC compatibility chart PC/MAC Resolution PC 640 x 400 720 x 400 VGA 640 x 480 WVGA SVGA 848 x 480 800 x 600 XGA WXGA MAC13" MAC16" MAC19" SXGA VGA SVGA XGA 1024 x 768 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 1280 x 1024 640 x 480 832 x 624 1024 x 768 Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency 31.5 kHz 37.9 kHz 31.5 kHz 37.9 kHz 31.5 kHz 37.9 kHz 37.5 kHz 43.3 kHz 31.5 kHz 35.1 kHz 37.9 kHz 48.1 kHz 46.9 kHz 53.7 kHz 48.4 kHz 56.5 kHz 60.0 kHz 68.7 kHz 45.0 kHz 48.1 kHz 64.0 kHz 34.9 kHz 49.7 kHz 60.
Appendix RS-232C port specifications PC Control of the System • When a program is set, the Display can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/AV) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing. • Attach an RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially available) to the supplied Din/D-Sub RS-232C for the connections.
Appendix Response code format Normal response O K Return code (0DH) Problem response (communication error or incorrect command) E R R Return code (0DH) Command table • About the command except being indicated here, it is outside the guarantee range of operation.
Appendix Specifications Item 30o LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, Model: LC-30HV6U LCD panel 30o Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD Number of dots 2,949,120 dots (1280 m 768 m 3dots) TV Function TV-standard (CCIR) American TV Standard NTSC System Receiving Channel VHF/UHF VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69ch CATV 1-125ch Audio multiplex BTSC System Brightness 430 cd/m2 Backlight 60,000 hours (at Backlight Standard position) Viewing angles H : 170° V : 170° Audio amplifier 10W m 2 Speakers Ø 8cm Ter
Dimensional drawings Display 12 (305) Unit: inch/(mm) 2129/64 (545) 3 15/32 (88) 3 7/64 (79) 30 5/32 (766) 2315/16 (608) 2 9/32 (58) 16 39/64 (422) 15 3/16 (385.8) 19 9/16 (497) 25 23/64 (644.2) 3 15/16 (100) 23 /32 (18.
Dimensional drawings AVC System Unit: inch/(mm) 9 27/32 (250) 3 /16 (5) 3 47/64 (95) 7 13/64 (183) 14 23/64 (365) 7 5/64 (180) 59 64 16 / (430) 83
HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS Press and hold down CLEAR on the AVC System while it is in standby mode. Then press POWER button on the Display or TV POWER on the remote control unit to turn the System on. All setting items (except TV channel) return to the factory presetting. NOTE • Running the factory presetting operation also clears the secret number. You can run the EZ Setup again by using the following steps. 1 2 3 4 5 Turn on the power of the Display and the AVC System. Press MENU.
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