Operating instructions

FEATURES
SHARP
LCD COLOR TV
LC-13SH 1U (13INCHEASELTYPETABLESTAND)
LC-15SH 1U (15INCHEASELTYPETABLESTAND)
LC-20S H 1U (20INCHEASELTYPETABLESTAND)
• MTS/SAP Tuner
• 181 Channel Selection-All VHF/IJHF channels plus up to 125cable channels.
• PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuning- Tile latest PLL lhequency synthesized electronic tuning system pro
vides free and easy channel selection and lets you tune directly to any channel using tile number buttons 1()._9
and +100 key) on the remote control.
• On-Screen Function Display
• Remote Control
• Sleep Timer
• Closed Caption Decoder-You may xiew specially labeled (cc) TV programs, moxies, neD,rs, prerecorded
tapes, etc. with either a di tlogue caption or text display added to tile progranL
• Auto Shut Off Function- If there ix no signal input lhom the antenna terminal and no user operation R)r 15
minutes, the TV will turn itself off autonlatically.
• V-CHIP- Enables p trents to prevent their children lhom watching inappropriate material on TV.
• S-VIDEO Input- allows you to get better picture detail and clarity R)r the pl tyback of SWHS VCR tapes, Vide()
Discs, S ttellite System, Vide() Gmne or Vide() Cameras.
• Component Input
PRECAUTIONS
• Place your TV in a roonl with adequate ventilation.
• Keep your TV set away from sources of direct heal such as heat registers or direct sunlight.
• Do not pltce your TV on soil surfaces, such as rugs or blankets.
• Lea_e enough room for air to circulate around the bottom, top and back of the set.
This manual describes the LC-13SHIU, LC-15SH1U, and LC-20SHIU. These three I
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models ape different in size and shape, hut operate identically. The LC-20SHI U is
illustrated in this manual.
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Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR _ are designed to protect the environment
throttgh sttperior energy efficiency.
Warranties are located on the back of the Spanish Operation Manual.
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CAUTION
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.
A THIS SYMBOL INDICATES & THIS SYMBOL INDICATESTHAT
THAT DANGEROUS _ THERE AREIMPOTANT
VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A OPERATINGAND MAINTENANCE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS INSTRUCTIONSINTHE
PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. LITERATUREACCOMPANYING
THEAPPLIANCE.
The important note is located on the rear of the cabinet.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MO[STURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELE( TRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT. FULLY INSERT.
FCC WARNING- This equiplnent may generate or use radio fi'equency energy, Changes or modifications to this equipment may
cause harmful intedhrence unless file modificatkms are expressly lpproved in the instruction nlanual. The user could lose the
luthority to operate this equipnlent if all unauthorized chmge or inodilic dion ix in lde, [ U,S,A, ONLY ]
"Note to CATV system installer: This reminder ix provided to call the (ATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of tile
National Electrical Code thal provides guidelines Ibr proper grounding and, in particular, specifies thll the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding ysteln of the building, as close to the point of cable entl T as practicah
This product utili/es tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small anlount of mercury. Dispos 11of these malerials rely
be regulaled due to environmental consideralions. For dispos 11or recycling infimnalion, please contact your local authorities or
the Electronic hldustries Alliance: wx_x_.eia,olg
The LCD panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore. it cm break when the product is dropped or
applied with finp Ict.Be carefid not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case tile LCD panel breaks.
The LCD panel is a very high technok)gy product with 921,600 thin fihn transistors, giving you fine picture details.
Occasionally, afew non active pixels nlay appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red.
Please note that this does not affect the perR)nnance of your product.
To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or fl unes 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.
The serial number of this product nlay be lbund on tile back of the TV. No ()tilers have the same serial nunlber as
yours. You shouM record the nunlber and other vital inlbrmation here and retain this book as a perm ment record of
}our purchase Io aid identificalion in case of Ihefl. I U,S,A, ()NL¥ ]
IMPORTANT: FModel No.:
To aid reporting ill case of loss or theft, please record the TV's nlodel and serial
[
ntllllbers ill tile space provided. The nunlbers are located at tile rear of Ihe TV. Serial No
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER
Thank you for your purchase of the Stlarp LCD COLOR T'_51_) ensure safet) and many years of trouble-
free operation of your product, please read the IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS carelidly before using this
product.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read instructkms-All tile salety and operating instruc-
tions should be read belore the appliance is operated.
2. Relain Instructions-The satety and operaling insmlc-
tions should be retained lot hlture relerence.
3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions-All operating and use instructions
should be lollowed.
5. Cleaning-Unplug TV hom file wall outlet belore
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol clean-
erR. Use a damp cloth tot cleaning.
EXCEPTION: A producl thai is meant for uninter-
rupted selwice and thai tot some specific reasom such
as lhe possibility of file loss of an authorizalkm code
lot a CATV convelter, is not intended to be unplugged
by the user tot cleaning or ally other purpose, may
exchlde lhe mlerence 1o unplugging the appliance in
the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.
6. Anachnlents-Do not use attachments not recolnlllend-
ed by the TV manulacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this TV near water, lor
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
8. Accessories-Do not place this TV on an unstable cart.
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV may lall. caus-
ing serious illjUl) I to someone, and serious damage to
the appliance. Use only wilh a cml, sland_ tripod,
brackeh or lable reconmlended by the manutactumr, or
sold wit h tile "IV. POnTA_CECARTWAaIeNG
Any mounting of the appliance
should Iollow the manutacturer's
inslnlctions and should use a
mounting accessory reconln/ended
by the manuh*cmrer. All appliance
and calt combinatkm should be
moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive lbrce, and uneven sudaces may cause file
appliance and calt combination to overturn.
9. Ventilafion-Slols and openings in the cannel and the
back or bononl are provided lot ventilation and to
ensure reliable operalion of the TV and to protecl il
Ibom overheating, these openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing file TV on a bed, solm rag, or other similar
surlace. This TV should never be placed near or over a
radialor or heal register. This TV should not be placed
ill a built-in inslallalion such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or lhe manuhlc-
lurer's instructions have been adhered to .
10. Power Sources-This TV should be operated only fi'on/
file lype of power source indicated on lhe marking
label. If you am not sure of lhe type of power supply
lo your home. consull your appliance dealer or local
power company. For TVs intended to operate h'om bal-
tery power, or other sources, reler to the operating
insll/ictions.
11. Grounding or Polarization-This TV is equipped with a
polarized alternating-currenl line plug(a plug having
one blade wider than tile other). This plug will fit into
tile power outlel only one way. This is a safely Ieature.
If you ale tillable to inserl file ph/g fi/lly inlo the oullet,
IiT reversing the plug. If file plug should still lidl 1o fiL
contacl your elechician 1o replace your obsolete outlel.
Do not deleal the salely purpose of the polarized plug.
12. Power-Cord Protection-Power-supply cords should be
routed so thai lhey are nol likely 1o be walked <in or
pinched by ilems placed upon or againsl lllem, paying
palticuhlr altenlion to cords at plugs, convenience
receplacles, and lhe poinl where they exit fiom the
appliance.
13. Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside antenna or
cable syslem is connected lo lhe TV, be sum lhe anlenna
or cable systeln is groullded so as to provide some pro-
TABLE STAND
FIGUREA
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDINGAS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUND
ELgCTRIC
SgRVICE
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tection againsl voltage surges and buill-up stalic charges.
Article 810 of lhe National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
No. 70, provkles infi)rmation with mspecl to proper
grounding of lhe illasl and supporting struclum, ground-
ing of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge uniL size
of grounding conduclors, localion of anlenna-dischalge
uniL connection to grounding eleclrodes, and require-
ments Ior the grounding electrode. (Fig. A)
14, Lighming-Fo_ added protection lor this TV lecdvel dunng
a lighming slorm, or when it is left unanended and unused
ior long periods of time, unplug il fl'om lhe wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna ol cable system. This will plevent
damage Io Ihe TV clue to lighming and powerdine surges.
15. Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be
located in lhe vicinfly of overhead power lines or oilier
electric light of power circufls, or where it call lall inlo
such power lines or circuits. When installing an out-
side antenna systeliL exlreme care should be laken 1o
keep hom touching such power lines or circuits as
contact wilh them nlighl be fiaab
16. Overloading-Do nol overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can resull in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17. Obiecl and Liquid EnDy-Never push obiects of any kind
into this TV thlough openings as they may Iouch dangerous
vollage poinls or sholt oul paris that could rcsuh in a file ol
eleclric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on Ihe TV.
18 Servicing-Do not attempt Io service this TV yourself as opening
ol lenloving covels may expose you to dangelous voltage ol
ANTENNA
LEADIN
WIRE
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
POWER SgRVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250 PART H)
other hazards Relel dl servicing _o qualified selvice personnel
19. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this TV from the
wall outlet and i_fer servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel under the _llowing conditions:
a. When _he power supply cord or plug is damaged or flayed,
b, If liquid has been spilled, or ol_ects have _llen into the T_
c. If the TV has been exposed to rain or waten
d If _he TV does nol operale normally by _llowing the operating
ins_rucIions Ac[iust only _hose controls that are covel_d hy _he
operating instructions, as improper adjuslmen_ of o_her conlrols
may _sul_ in damage and will often l_quire ex_ensive work by
a qualified _echnician _o reslore _he TV _o its normal operalion
e. If the TV has been dropped or damaged in any way.
£ When the TV exhibits a distinct change in per_r-
mance-this indicates a need _r service.
20. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician uses _place-
nlent parts specified by the manufacturer that ]lave the
same charac_ristics as the original pan. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fi_, electric shock, il_ury
to persons or other hazards.
21 Safely Check-Upon complehon of any service or _pairs Io _his
TV. ask _he s_'vice _echnician to pedolm routine safely checks
_o de_ermine tha_ _he TV is in proper o_la_ing condition.
22. Heat-This TV product should be situated away fronl
heat sources such as radiators_ heat registers, stoves_ or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
EASEL TYPE
The angle of the TV has to be kept at 18°.
18 °
CAUTION :
Be careful not to hurt your fingers with the stand.
Do not pick up the TV by its stand.