LCD COLOUR TELEVISION LCD-FARBFERNSEHGERÄT TÉLÉVISION COULEUR À ÉCRAN À CRISTAUX LIQUIDES (LCD) ENGLISH ITALIANO OPERATION MANUAL MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI FRANÇAIS B517WJN2 DEUTSCH LC-13/15/20SH1E LC-13SH1E LC-15SH1E LC-20SH1E SHARP CORPORATION NEDERLANDS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUAL DE MANEJO TELEVISIÓN EN COLOR LCD LCD-KLEURENTELEVISIE MODE D’EMPLOI GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING Printed on environmentally friendly paper Auf ökologischem Papier gedruckt Imprimé sur papier écologique Stampato su carta ecologic
ENGLISH LC-13SH1E LC-15SH1E LC-20SH1E LCD COLOUR TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL Contents Dear SHARP Customer .................................................... 2 Useful Features .............................................................. 14 Important Safety Precautions ......................................... 2 Picture Adjustments .................................................. 14 Supplied Accessories ...................................................... 4 Sound Adjustments ...........
Dear SHARP Customer Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD colour TV product. 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 (Continued) • 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, laundry tub, swimming pool and in a wet basement. • Stand—Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table.
Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the LCD TV set. Wireless remote control AC cord “AA” size batteries (×2) (The LC-15SH1E and LC-20SH1E models only) Operation manual LC-13SH1E LC-15SH1E LC-20SH1E * Product shape may vary from country to country. pages 4 and 9 page 4 page 5 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.
Preparation (Continued) Power Connection Connect to the AC input terminal of the LCD TV set using the AC cord (supplied). (MAIN POWER) Household power outlet AC INPUT terminal (220-240V) Plug into an AC outlet. AC cord* To AC INPUT terminal * Product shape may vary from country to country. 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.
Preparation (Continued) First Installation When you turn on the LCD TV set for the first time, the First Installation routine, which makes installation easier, is activated. Using this routine, you can select the onscreen display language, clock setup and automatically search for and store all the receivable TV channels. 4 Country Colour system Sound system NOTE • You can also execute the First Installation routine by selecting “First installation” on the Setup Menu screen.
Part Names of the Main Unit The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-20SH1E model. How to adjust the angle Controls Upper control panel 12° 30° Adjustable range (MAIN POWER) (Input) MENU P ( )/( ) (Channel) i (–)/(+) (Volume) The screen angle can be tilted backwards between 12 and 30 degrees. (It cannot be set to vertical.) When changing the angle, make sure to hold the stand and adjust the screen to the best viewable angle.
Part Names of the Main Unit (Continued) Terminals AC INPUT terminal Rear View Antenna terminal EXT1 RGB (21-pin Euro-SCART) Headphone jack AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT Stand EXT2 VIDEO AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) S-VIDEO (L) (R) Round lock for Kensington Security Standard slot How to Fix the Cables Pull the cables connected to each terminal. Insert the cables into the stand hole and fix the cables.
Part Names of the Remote Control (Sound) Switches to the sound mode. (P. 24) (Power) (P. 10) (+)/(-) (Volume) (P. 11) ( )/( ) (Input) Switches the input source between EXT1, EXT2 and TV modes. (P. 10) OK, Programme Table (P. 6, 18) END Returns to normal screen. (P. 6) Right/Left Selection (P. 6) (Teletext) Displays the Teletext mode screen. (P. 25) (Reveal) Displays hidden information such as solutions to riddles and puzzles. (P. 26) (Hold) Temporarily holds the current Teletext page. (P.
Basic Operation Turning On and Off the Main Power Switching the Input Mode (EXT1/EXT2/TV) (MAIN POWER) 1 Turn on the power of the connected devices. 2 ( )/( Press input source. ) (Input) to select the applicable • The screen changes in order of EXT1, EXT2 and TV mode each time ( )/( ) (Input) is pressed. EXT1 mode EXT1 STANDBY/ON indicator ● Press EXT2 mode (MAIN POWER). EXT2 • The STANDBY/ON indicator instantly changes from red to green and the LCD TV set is turned on.
Basic Operation (Continued) Sound Volume Changing Channels You can select channels using Channel Select or P ( )/( ) (Channel). To adjust the volume ● Press i (+) to increase the sound volume. • The bar indicator shifts right. TV Volume 50 ● Press i (–) to decrease the sound volume. • The bar indicator shifts left. TV Volume 10 NOTE • To handle the increasing number of channels available, this LCD TV set allows you to select up to 200 channels (0 to 199).
Basic Operation (Continued) Selecting Menu Items The menus can be used to adjust the various settings of your LCD TV set. Select the desired menu item by following the steps below. See the next page for each Menu screen. NOTE • Settings most recently adjusted will be saved in memory. ■ Using the remote control ■ Using the control panel of the main unit (Input) i (–)/(+) 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select the desired menu item. P( • The cursor moves left or right.
Basic Operation (Continued) ■ Menu setting screens 0 For details on setting each menu item, refer to the page number indicated below. NOTE • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual appearance. • “Programmes” or “First installation” cannot be set when the EXT1 or EXT2 mode is selected as an input mode.
Useful Features Picture Adjustments Sound Adjustments Adjust the picture to suit your preference. See the table below for the adjustment items. 1 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. • The Picture Menu screen can be displayed directly by pressing the Red button. 2 Press \/| to select “Picture”. 3 Press '/" to select a specific adjustment item.
Useful Features (Continued) NOTE For the “Sound via” setting • When setting “Sound via” to “Hi-fi” in the Sound Menu screen, the sound from the built-in speakers will be turned off. To exit this mode, switch “Sound via” from “Hi-fi” to “TV” in the Sound Menu screen. • Pressing i (+)/(–) will display the volume indicator shown below. You can adjust the volume by pressing i (+)/(–). Sound Mode Settings You can make various sound mode settings. Hi-fi Volume 20 For the “Loudsp.
Useful Features (Continued) 8 Programmes Press '/" to select “Start search”, and press OK to begin the automatic programme search. [1] Automatic Search Perform the procedure below to search for and store new TV programmes after the First Installation routine. C C S S S 9 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “Setup”. 3 Press '/" to select “Programmes”, and press OK. 4 Press '/" to select “Automatic search”, and press OK.
Useful Features (Continued) [3] Sort The programme positions for individual programmes can be changed freely. 4 If you are erasing programmes in a connected range, press '/"/\/| to select the programme at the end of the range. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Perform steps 1 to 3 in [1] Automatic Search to display the “Programmes” screen. 2 Press '/" to select “Sort”, and press OK.
Useful Features (Continued) Rotate Using the Programme Table The Programme table shows a list of all receivable programmes. They are located in channels 0 to 199. You can set the orientation of the picture. To select the desired programme 1 Press OK to display the Programme table. 2 Press '/"/\/| to select the desired programme.
Useful Features (Continued) EXT Connections It is possible to manually adjust various settings for connections with external devices on the “EXT connections” screen. ■ EXT1/EXT2 Select the appropriate signal type and colour standard for the signals from the video equipment connected to the EXT1 or EXT2 terminal. 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in Rotate to display the Setup Menu screen. 2 Press '/" to select “EXT connections”, and press OK.
Useful Features (Continued) Language Clock Setup The Sleep timer that turns power off at the specified time does not work unless the clock has been adjusted. Be sure to adjust the clock first. 1 2 The language for the on-screen display can be selected from English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Portuguese, Turkish, Greek, Finnish and Polish. 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in Clock Setup to display the Setup Menu screen. 2 Press '/" to select “Language”, and press OK.
Useful Features (Continued) Backlight Sleep Timer You can make the setting for the brightness of the screen. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “Features”. 3 You can set “Sleep timer” to automatically turn off the LCD TV set. 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in Backlight to display the Features Menu screen. Press '/" to select “Backlight”, and press OK. 2 Press '/" to select “Sleep timer”, and press OK. 4 Press '/" to select the desired mode, and press OK.
Useful Features (Continued) On-Screen Display Child Lock You can adjust various settings for on-screen displays. Important: • Please refer to page 31 for “IMPORTANT NOTE ON DISENGAGING ADVANCED CHILD LOCK”. The Child lock function blocks the viewing of any channels. To use this function, you need to define your PIN (Personal Identification Number) first. [1] Defining a PIN 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “Features”. 3 Press '/" to select “On screen disp.
Useful Features (Continued) 3 Press '/" to select “For all programmes”, and press OK. F F C C o o h a r a r i ang nce ll programmes ndividual prog. e PIN l PIN only [3] Changing/Cancelling a PIN To change a PIN 1 2 4 Perform steps 1 and 2 in [2] Setting a Child Lock to display the “Child lock” screen. Press '/" to select “Change PIN”, and press OK. • The currently defined PIN is displayed. Press '/" to select “Yes”, and press OK. • The lock remains effective until “No” is selected.
Useful Features (Continued) NICAM Broadcast Selection A2 Stereo Broadcast Selection This enables the selection of the reception mode when receiving a NICAM-I or NICAM-B/G signal. To let you enjoy NICAM broadcasting, this LCD TV set receives NICAM stereo system, bilingual, and monaural broadcasts. This enables the selection of the reception mode when receiving an A2 stereo signal. To let you enjoy A2 stereo broadcasting, this LCD TV set receives A2 stereo system and bilingual broadcasts.
Teletext ■ What is Teletext? Teletext is an information service organised like a magazine, which is provided by some TV stations in addition to regular television broadcasting. Your LCD TV set receives special Teletext signals broadcast by a TV station, processes the information and displays it graphically on the screen. News, weather and sports information, stock exchange prices, programme reviews and closed captioning for people hard of hearing are among the many services available through Teletext.
Teletext (Continued) [3] Changing subpages If a page has been selected from among several subpages, you can display a control line which contains the subpage numbers. 1 Press (Subpage). S TELETEXT 2 Press Channel Select to select the desired subpage number. 3 Press (Subpage) to turn off the control line. [4] Useful Features for Teletext ● (Hold) on the remote control can be used to hold the current teletext page. Press the button again to cancel the Hold mode.
Connecting External Devices You can enjoy picture and sound by connecting devices, such as a VCR or home video game system, to the terminals located on the rear of the LCD TV set. When connecting an external device, turn off the power of the LCD TV set first to prevent any possible damage.
Connecting External Devices (Continued) Connecting to the EXT1/EXT2 Terminals Video Audio (L) Audio (R) Audio/Video cable (commercially available) Camcorder S-Video S-Video cable (commercially available) VCR 21-pin Euro-SCART connector (commercially available) 21 19 Decoder 17 15 13 21-pin Euro-SCART (RGB) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Troubleshooting Before calling for repair services, make the following checks for possible remedies to the symptoms encountered. LCD TV set Problem Picture Sound There is no picture or sound. There is no picture. There is no picture from EXT2 . Picture Check item • Reception other than that of broadcasting stations could be the problem. • Make sure the input mode is set to TV. • Make sure the main power switch of the LCD TV set is on. • Make sure the Picture adjustment is properly adjusted.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Antenna Problem Check item The picture is not sharp. The picture shakes. • • • • The reception may be weak. The quality of the broadcast may also be bad. Make sure the antenna is facing the correct direction. Make sure the outside antenna has not been disconnected. The picture has ghosts. • Make sure the antenna is facing the correct direction. • Broadcast waves may be reflected from adjacent mountains or buildings. The picture is spotted.
Information for Customers on environmentally friendly disposal of this SHARP product If this product cannot be used any more, it should be disposed of in a legally correct and environmentally sound way. DO NOT DISPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT WITH YOUR HOUSEHOLD WASTE OR MIXED WITH OTHER WASTES! YOU MIGHT ENDANGER THE ENVIRONMENT! Sharp Corporation is committed to protecting the environment and conserving energy.
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Dimensional Drawings LC-13SH1E/LC-15SH1E/LC-20SH1E Unit: mm 143/145/161 163/167/215 312/344/418 12° 153/155/175 196/205/246 30° and of the same rating as above, which is also indicated 10 on the pin face of the plug, must be used. Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover fitted. In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home not being compatible with the plug supplied, cut off the mains plug and fit an appropriate type.
LCD COLOUR TELEVISION LCD-FARBFERNSEHGERÄT TÉLÉVISION COULEUR À ÉCRAN À CRISTAUX LIQUIDES (LCD) ENGLISH ITALIANO OPERATION MANUAL MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI FRANÇAIS B517WJN2 DEUTSCH LC-13/15/20SH1E LC-13SH1E LC-15SH1E LC-20SH1E SHARP CORPORATION NEDERLANDS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUAL DE MANEJO TELEVISIÓN EN COLOR LCD LCD-KLEURENTELEVISIE MODE D’EMPLOI GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING Printed on environmentally friendly paper Auf ökologischem Papier gedruckt Imprimé sur papier écologique Stampato su carta ecologic
