ENGLISH LC-20B10N LCD COLOUR TELEVISION OPERATION MANUAL Printed in Malaysia Printed on post-consumer recycled paper. TINS-C344WJZZ 06P04-MA-NM LC-20B10N̲E̲Hyo1̲4.
ENGLISH ENGLISH LC-20B10N OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH Contents Supplied Accessories ..................................................... 1 Dear SHARP Customer ................................................... 2 Important Safety Precautions........................................ 2 Before Using the LCD TV Set ......................................... 3 Preparation ....................................................................... 4 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control .....................
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 • 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.
Before Using the LCD TV Set To use your LCD TV set, perform steps below. 1 Check the supplied accessories. (See page 1.) 2 Insert two “AAA” size batteries into the remote control. (See page 4.) • Open the battery cover, and then insert batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (–) indications in the battery compartment. 3 Open the terminal cover. (See page 5.) • Pull down the hook located on the upper side of terminal cover to open the cover. 4 Connect the antenna cable.
Preparation Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Before using the LCD TV set for the first time, install the two “AAA” size batteries supplied in the remote control. When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. 1 Open the battery cover. ■ Slide the cover while pressing the ( ) part. 2 Insert two “AAA” size batteries. 3 Close the battery cover. ■ Engaging the lower claw with the remote control, close the cover.
Preparation (Continued) Antenna Connection Using the antenna cable, connect the room antenna terminal to the antenna terminal on the LCD TV set. (Refer to the figure below.) Pull down the hook to open the cover. Antenna terminal Antenna cable To antenna terminal Room antenna terminal (75-ohm type) Power Connection Connect to the AC input terminal of the LCD TV set using the AC cord (supplied). POWER AC INPUT terminal (110-240V) Household power outlet Plug into power outlet.
Part Names of the Main Unit How to adjust the angle Controls Upper control panel CH (Channel) TV/VIDEO ( )/( ) VOL (Volume) MENU POWER (–)/(+) Tilt the display by grabbing onto the carrying handle while securely holding down the stand with your other hand. To change the vertical angle of the LCD TV set, tilt the screen up to 2.5 degrees forward or 10 degrees backward. The LCD TV set can also be rotated up to 12 degrees to right and left.
Part Names of the Main Unit (Continued) Terminals Carrying handle Rear View Y PB PR AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) VIDEO AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) AV1 IN (COMPONENT) AV3 IN/OUT ANT. (Antenna terminal) Round lock for Kensington Security Standard slot* * Using the Kensington Lock • This LCD TV set has a Kensington Security Standard slot for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Refer to the information that came with the system for instructions on how to use it to secure the LCD TV set.
Part Names of the Remote Control POWER (P. 10) MPX Switches to the audio mode. (P. 23) VOL (+)/(-) Sets the volume. (P. 11) (Mute) Switches the sound on and off. (P. 11) SURROUND Switches the surround effects on and off. (P. 19) LANGUAGE Sets the on-screen display language. (P. 20) ENTER Executes a command. (P. 14) RETURN Returns to the previous screen. TIMER Displays the Sleep timer screen. (P. 22) DIS.MODE Turns over the picture on the screen. (P. 20) Channel Select Sets the channel. (P.
Connecting with External Devices You can enjoy picture and sound by connecting a VCR or a 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. AV1 terminal AV1 IN Component cable Y • DVD Player, etc.
Basic Operation Turning On and Off the Main Power Switching the TV/VIDEO Modes (AV1/AV2/AV3/TV) POWER 1 Turn on the power of the connected video equipment. 2 Press TV/VIDEO to select the applicable input source. The screen changes in order of AV1, AV2, AV3 and TV mode each time TV/VIDEO is pressed. AV1 mode $9 0 3 AV2 mode $9 3$/ POWER indicator AV3 mode $9 ● Press POWER. The POWER indicator instantly changes from red to green and the LCD TV set is turned on.
Basic Operation (Continued) Sound Volume ■ To adjust the volume Changing Channels You can select channels using Channel Select or CH ( )/( ). • To handle the increasing number of channels available, this LCD TV set allows you to select up to 100 positions (Channels 0 to 99). One-digit and two-digit methods of selection can be used. Follow the procedure shown below to select channels. ■ Using Channel Select To select a one-digit channel (e.g., Channel 5): ● Press VOL (+) to increase the sound volume.
Preset On-Screen Display Language Selection MENU on the LCD TV set can also be used to select the language. Presetting the Channels (AUTO) Automatically tunes in and presets receivable TV stations. Make sure the antenna cable is properly connected. Upper control panel 3 1, 2 4 1 Upper control panel 2 1 Press MENU (PRESET-1) on the upper part of the LCD TV set for more than 2 seconds to display the PRESET mode screen.
Preset (Continued) Presetting the Channels (MANUAL) ■ Setting a channel to a desired TV station Upper control panel 4 3 1, 2, 6 1 ■ In a weak reception area or under bad reception conditions Upper control panel 4 1, 2, 3, 5 Press MENU (PRESET-1) on the upper part of the LCD TV set for more than 2 seconds to display the AUTO mode screen. Sound System 1 Press MENU (PRESET-1) on the upper part of the LCD TV set for more than 2 seconds to display the AUTO mode screen.
Preset (Continued) Selected item Channel Setting (AUTO) POSITION Description The channel position changes to the upper or lower number. COLOUR SYSTEM The mode changes in the following order: PAL AUTO PAL60 SECAM N443 N358 SOUND SYSTEM The mode changes in the following order: B/G 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “SETUP”. The frequency changes to allow fine tuning.
Selecting Menu Items ■ Menu setting screens 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. • Depending on the setting condition, such as an input mode, it may not be possible to adjust or set some items. In such cases, the alert message (Example: CANNOT OPERATE) is displayed on the menu setting screen.
Basic Adjustment Settings AV MODE OPC AV MODE gives you preset options to choose from, to best match the image based on room-brightness and playback software used. Directly setting the AV mode 1 Press AV MODE to display the AV mode screen. 2 Press AV MODE to change the setting. AV MODE [STANDARD] AV MODE [GAME] Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “PICTURE”. 3 Press '/" to select “OPC”, and press ENTER.
Basic Adjustment Settings (Continued) BACKLIGHT Picture Adjustments You can adjust the brightness of the picture. Directly setting the BACKLIGHT 1 Press BACKLIGHT to display the BACKLIGHT screen. 2 Press BACKLIGHT to change the setting. OPC OFF BACKLIGHT [BRIGHT] 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “PICTURE”. 3 Press '/" to select a specific adjustment item.
Basic Adjustment Settings (Continued) COLOUR SYSTEM (AV2 or AV3 Mode) Set the system to “AUTO” for normal reception. The “AUTO” mode automatically detects the receiving signal system and changes the reception system of the set. When the picture or sound is not stable, switching to an appropriate system may improve the picture or sound quality. Colour Temperature Adjust the colour temperature to give a better white balance. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “PICTURE”.
Useful Features Sound Adjustments SURROUND You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “SOUND”. 3 Press '/" to select a specific adjustment item.
Useful Features (Continued) DISPLAY MODE AV3 IN/OUT You can turn over the picture on the screen by this function. You can select the AV3 IN/OUT terminal as input terminals or output terminals. 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in DISPLAY MODE to display the Setup menu screen. 2 Press '/" to select “AV3 IN/OUT”, and press ENTER. 3 Press '/" to select the desired mode, and press ENTER. Directly setting the Display mode 1 Press DIS.MODE to display the Display mode screen. 2 Press DIS.
Useful Features (Continued) WIDE MODE AUDIO ONLY You can select the picture display size for the playback image of the DVD player from the following four modes: “4:3”, “16:9”, “ZOOM” and “STRETCH”. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “FEATURES”. 3 Press '/" to select “WIDE MODE”, and press ENTER. 4 Press '/" to select the desired setting, and press ENTER. When listening to music from a music programme, you can turn the display off and enjoy audio only.
Useful Features (Continued) SLEEP TIMER You can set “SLEEP TIMER” to automatically turn off the LCD TV set. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “FEATURES”. 3 Press '/" to select “SLEEP TIMER”, and press ENTER. NO OPERATION OFF You can set the power to automatically shut down if there is no operation for 3 hours. 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 in SLEEP TIMER to display the Features Menu screen. 2 Press '/" to select “NO OPERATION OFF”, and press ENTER.
NICAM Broadcast Selection To let you enjoy NICAM broadcasting, this LCD TV set receives NICAM stereo system, bilingual, and monaural broadcasts. Stereo The LCD TV set is receiving a stereo broadcast. • Each time you press MPX, the mode changes between “NICAM STEREO” and “MONO”. • When “MONO” is selected, the TV sound is output monaurally.
A2 Stereo Broadcast Selection To let you enjoy A2 stereo broadcasting, this LCD TV set receives A2 stereo system and bilingual broadcasts. Stereo The LCD TV set is receiving a stereo broadcast. • Each time you press MPX, the mode changes between “STEREO” and “MONO”. • When “MONO” is selected, the TV sound is output monaurally. (When stereo sound is received) 49 STEREO 49 MONO Bilingual The LCD TV set is receiving a bilingual broadcast. • Pressing MPX changes the audio mode in the order shown below.
Troubleshooting Before calling for repair services, check the following items for possible remedies to the encountered symptoms. LCD TV set Problem Sound Picture There is no picture or sound. Picture There is no picture. There is no picture from AV1/2/3. Check item Reference page • Make sure the AC cord is properly inserted in the power outlet. • Reception other than those of broadcasting stations can be considered. • Make sure the input mode is set to the LCD TV set.
Troubleshooting (Continued) Antenna Problem Check item The picture is not sharp. • • • • The reception may be weak. The state 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 moves. The picture is doubled or tripled. The picture is spotted. There are stripes on the screen or colours fade. • Make sure the antenna is facing the correct direction.
Dimensional Drawings Unit: mm 340 443 143 65.9 600 101.7 50 249 300.8 414 385 435 403.3 238.4 37.4 100 100 27 LC-20B10N̲E.
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