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SPECIAL NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable (moulded) plug incorporating a 13A fuse. Should or and of the same rating the fuse need to be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked as above, which is also indicated 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.
LCD COLOUR TELEVISION ENGLISH LC-26GA4E ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL Contents Contents …………………………………………………… 1 Dear SHARP customer …………………………………… 3 Important Safety Precautions ………………………… 3 Supplied accessories …………………………………… 5 Preparation ………………………………………………… 6 Setting the TV ………………………………………… 6 Inserting the batteries ………………………………… 7 Using the remote control unit ………………………… 7 Cautions regarding remote control unit ……… 7 Basic connection ……………………………………… 8 Connecting to an antenna ……………………… 8 Initial auto inst
Contents Useful adjustment settings ……………………………… 36 Image position (for TV/AV input mode) ……………… 36 Audio Only ……………………………………………… 36 Auto Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) ……… 36 Fine Sync.
Dear SHARP customer Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD colour TV product. To ensure safety and many years of troublefree 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 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. • Do not place vases or any other water-filled containers on this product. The water may spill onto the product causing fire or electric shock.
Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit (g1) “AAA” size battery (g2) AC cord (g1) Product shape varies in some countries.
Preparation Setting the TV After putting the TV in place, connect the AC cord. 1 Removing the terminal cover TV (rear view) Press down the hooks to remove the cover toward you. 2 Connecting the AC cord to the TV AC cord Product shape varies in some countries. 3 Bundling the cables CAUTION • TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT TOUCH UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES WITH THE AC CORD CONNECTED. CAUTION Adjust the screen with both hands.
Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the TV for the first time, insert two “AAA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. 1 Press and slide the battery cover to open it. 2 Insert two supplied “AAA” size batteries. • Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (e) and (f) indications in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery cover.
Preparation Simple operations for watching a TV programme Basic connection Connecting to an antenna To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of connecting to an antenna with a coaxial cable. Antenna cables–commercially available If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with a standard DIN45325 plug (IEC 169-2), plug it into the IN terminal at the rear of the TV.
Preparation After this setting, auto search starts with the following order. Initial auto installation When the TV powers on for the first time after purchase (see page 13), the initial auto installation is invoked. You can automatically set language, country and channels in successive operations. 1 Programme auto search 2 Auto labelling 3 Auto sorting 4 Preset download You do not need to do anything during the auto search.
Part names TV POWER button (a) VOLUME buttons ( il/k ) CHANNEL buttons (Ps/r) Remote control sensor OPC sensor INPUT button Headphone jack Remote control sensor indicator OPC indicator POWER indicator SLEEP timer indicator *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 24.
Part names TV INPUT 2 terminal AUDIO OUTPUT INPUT 4 terminals RS-232C terminal INPUT 3 terminals AC INPUT terminal SPEAKER terminals CENTRE CHANNEL INPUT terminal INPUT 1 terminal SYSTEM RESET** Antenna input terminal DC OUTPUT terminal (Terminal for expanded functionality in the near future.) RESET* * Press RESET if the TV cannot return to its original state after performing various operations. • • • • • • AV MODE resets to USER. Analogue TV channel resets to channel 1.
Part names 1 Remote control unit 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 16 17 18 19 5 6 8 7 8 9 20 10 11 12 13 14 21 22 9 10 23 24 11 12 25 26 13 14 15 15 27 28 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 NOTE • When using the remote control unit, point it at the Display. 24 25 26 27 28 12 B (STANDBY/ON) To switch the power on and off. (See page 13.) OPC To switch the Optical Picture Control on and off. (See page 24.) c (DUAL screen) Set the dual picture mode. Press c again to return to normal view. (See page 47.
Watching TV Turning on the power Press POWER on the TV. POWER • POWER indicator (Green): The TV is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) POWER indicator NOTE • The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the first time. If the TV has been turned on before, the initial auto installation will not be invoked. See page 19 to try Auto installation from the Setup menu. Turning off the power Press B on the remote control.
Watching TV Simple button operations for changing channels You can change channels in several ways. Channel display Channel display changes approximately after 3 seconds as shown below. (Example) Using Pr/son the remote control unit • Press Pr to increase channel number. • Press Ps to decrease channel number. SAT.1 12 PAL B/G SAT.1 12 MONO Using Flashback (A) on the remote control unit NOTE • Ps/r on the Display operates the same as Ps/ron the remote control unit.
Watching TV Using SOUND on the remote control unit Simple button operation for changing volume/sound Changing the volume You can change the volume on the Display or on the remote control unit. In the NICAM TV broadcasts When receiving a stereo signal Each time you press SOUND, the mode switches between NICAM STEREO and MONO. k il l/k When receiving a bilingual signal Each time you press SOUND, the mode switches among NICAM CH A, NICAM CH B, NICAM CH AB and MONO.
Watching TV Using e on the remote control unit Using Virtual on the remote control unit e mutes the current sound output. Virtual produces Dolby Virtual effect from the speaker. Each time you press Virtual, the mode changes between On and Off. 1 Dolby Virtual sound options Press e. • “e” has been displayed on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is silenced. • On: Makes it possible to enjoy natural, realistic surround sound. • Off: Outputs the normal sound.
Basic adjustment settings Menu operation buttons Use the following buttons on the remote control to operate the menu. On-Screen Display Example MENU [Option ... Quick Shoot] Option Audio Only DNR Input Select [Off] [CVBS] 1 Audio Out Quick Shoot Colour System Centre Channel Input [On] 2 [Auto] [On] 3 4 1 Item displayed in yellow • This indicates the item currently selected. • Press OK to go to the adjustment screen for this item.
Basic adjustment settings TV/AV input mode menu items List of AV menu items to help you with operations Picture List of PC menu items to help you with operations Picture OPC ................................................ Page 24 Backlight ........................................ Page 25 Contrast ......................................... Page 25 Brightness ..................................... Page 25 Colour ............................................ Page 25 Tint ......................................
Basic adjustment settings Auto installation Programme setup You can run auto installation again, even after setting up the preset channels. You can run the auto installation procedure again at any time, by accessing the Setup menu, then Programme Setup. Channels can be tuned automatically or manually. Auto search You can also automatically search and download TV channels by performing the procedure below. This is the same function as from programme auto search to preset download in auto installation.
Basic adjustment settings Manual setting for each channel You can set some channel items manually. They are Fine (TV frequency), Colour sys., Sound sys., Label (Network name), Skip, Decoder, Lock (Child Lock) and Booster. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 3 Press a/b to select “Programme Setup”, and then press OK. If you already set the PIN, enter it here. • See page 45 for setting PIN. 4 Press a/b to select “Manual Adjust”, and then press OK.
Basic adjustment settings Manual setting for each channel (continued) Colour system 1 Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you want to edit, and then press OK. • The selected channel information displays. 2 Press a/b to select “Colour sys.”, and then press OK. • Receivable colour systems are listed. (AUTO, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-60) Labelling channels When a TV channel sends its Network Name, the auto installation detects the information and assigns a name to it.
Basic adjustment settings Manual setting for each channel (continued) Skipping channels Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over when using Pr/Ps even if selected while watching the image from the TV. 1 Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you want to edit, and then press OK. Setting the child lock You can block the viewing of any channel. 1 • The selected channel information displays. 2 • The selected channel information displays. 2 Press a/b to select “Skip”, and then press OK.
Basic adjustment settings Sort Erase Programme Channel positions can be sorted freely. The individual programme can be erased. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Sort. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 2 Press a/b to select “Erase Programme”, and then press OK. 3 Press a/b to select “Programme Setup”, and then press OK. If you already set the PIN, enter it here. 3 Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press OK. • See page 45 for setting PIN.
Basic adjustment settings Language setting for on-screen display You can also select a language from setup menu. Select from among 13 languages. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 3 Press a/b to select “Language”, and then press OK. 4 Press a/b/c/d to select the desired language listed on the screen, and then press OK.
Basic adjustment settings Picture adjustments 1 Press MENU and the 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. Adjust the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. NOTE • For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values, press a/b to select “Reset”, and then press OK.
Basic adjustment settings Colour temperature C.M.S. (Colour Management System) Colour tone is managed using the six-colour adjustment setting. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Picture”. 3 Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then press OK. Adjusts the colour temperature to give the best white image. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in C.M.S. (Colour Management System). 2 Press a/b to select “Colour Temp.”, and then press OK.
Basic adjustment settings Monochrome 3D-Y/C Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross colour noise. For viewing a video in monochrome. 1 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Picture”. 3 Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then press OK. 4 Press a/b to select “3D-Y/C”, and then press OK. 5 Press a/b to select the desired level, and then press OK. 2 3 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in 3D-Y/C. Press a/b to select “Monochrome”, and then press OK.
Basic adjustment settings Audio adjustment Dolby Virtual You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Audio”. 2 Press c/d to select “Audio”. 3 Press a/b to select “Dolby Virtual”, and then press OK. 4 Press c/d to select “On”, and then press OK.
Basic adjustment settings Power control Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power control for AV source No signal off When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut down if no signal inputs for 15 minutes. Power control for PC source Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power management When set, the power will automatically shut down. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Power Control”.
Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV, like a decoder, VCR, DVD player, PC, game console and camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from b on the remote control unit or INPUT on the Display. Displaying an external equipment image Explanation here is for the setting when connecting DVD to INPUT3 terminal.
Using external equipment Connecting a decoder You can use the INPUT 1 terminal when connecting a decoder and other audiovisual equipment. NOTE • In cases when the decoder needs to receive signal from the TV, make sure to set “Decoder” to “INPUT1” in the Programme Setup “Manual Adjust” menu. (See page 22.) To watch an image from this input terminal, you may select the input source (see page 37) and the input signal type (see page 42).
Using external equipment Using AV Link function This TV incorporates four typical AV Link functions for smooth connections between the TV and other audiovisual equipment. NOTE • Only works when the audiovisual equipment is connected to the INPUT 2 terminal on the TV with AV Link via a fully wired SCART. One Touch Play While the TV is in standby mode, it automatically turns on and plays back the image from the audiovisual source (e.g. VCR, DVD). TV Standby When the connected audiovisual equipment (e.g.
Using external equipment Connecting a DVD player You can use the INPUT 3 terminal when connecting to a DVD player and other audiovisual equipment. To watch an image from this input terminal, you may select the input source (see page 37) and the input signal type (see page 42). AUDIO cable (commercially available) Component cable (commercially available) When using component cable, select “COMPONENT” for “Input Select” in the menu.
Using external equipment Connecting a PC Use the INPUT4 terminals to connect a PC. NOTE • The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. • Refer to page 51 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV. To watch the image from this input terminal, you may select input source (see page 37) and input signal type (see page 42). ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) PC DVI cable (commercially available) ø 3.
Using external equipment Connecting external speakers External Audio Bypass External Audio Bypass automatically optimises the audio quality to suit internal (supplied) speaker. Rear view How to connect the speaker cable 1 Pull up the lid. 2 Insert the edge of the cable. 3 Put the lid back down. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 3 Press a/b to select “Speaker Setup”, and then press OK. 4 Press a/b to select “External Audio Bypass”, and then press OK.
Useful adjustment settings Image position (for TV/AV input mode) For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical position. 1 2 3 4 Audio Only When listening to music from a music programme, you can set the Display off and enjoy audio only. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Option”. 3 Press a/b to select “Audio Only”, and then press OK. 4 Press c/d to select “On”, and then press OK. Press c/d to select “Setup”.
Useful adjustment settings 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 optimise the image. 1 Selecting input source Can use for selecting the input source. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 3 Press a/b to select “Fine Sync.”, and then press OK.
Useful adjustment settings Input Label You can assign each input source a label you like. Colour system setting (for TV/AV input mode) Yo u can change the colour system to one that is compatible with the image on the screen. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 Press b to select the desired input source. 2 Press c/d to select “Option”. 2 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 3 Press a/b to select “Colour System”, and then press OK. 3 Press c/d to select “Setup”.
Useful adjustment settings AV mode selection AV mode gives you five viewing options to choose from to best match the system environment, which can vary due to factors like room-brightness, type of programme watched or the type of image input from external equipment. 1 Wide screen signalling (WSS) (for TV/AV input mode) WSS allows a television to switch automatically among the different screen formats. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”.
Useful adjustment settings WIDE MODE Normal Zoom 14:9 Panorama WIDE mode (for TV/AV input mode) Manual Selection 1 • The WIDE MODE menu displays. • The menu lists the wide mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently received. Full Cinema 16:9 Cinema 14:9 Press f. 2 Press f or a/b while the WIDE MODE menu displays on the screen. • As you toggle down the options, each is immediately reflected on the Display. No need to press OK.
Useful adjustment settings a Input signal (640m480) WIDE MODE Normal Cinema Full Dot by Dot Input signal (1024m768) WIDE mode (for PC input mode) You can select the screen size. NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page 34.) • Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type. 1 Press f. • The WIDE MODE menu displays. 2 WIDE MODE Press f or a/b to select a desired item on the menu. Cinema Full Dot by Dot a Screen size images.
Useful adjustment settings Input signal (PC input mode only) • 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. 640g400 720g400 640g480 848g480 1024g768 1280g768 DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Produces a clearer video image.
Useful adjustment settings Rotate You can set the orientation of the picture. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 3 Press a/b to select “Rotate”, and then press OK. 4 Press a/b to select the desired mode, and then press OK. [Normal]: normal image. [Mirror]: mirror image. ABC CBA [Upside Down]: upside down image. [Rotate]: rotated image.
Useful adjustment settings Audio Out Sleep timer Allows you to select what controls the audio output. NOTE Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby. • This setting is available only in TV input mode. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Option”. 3 Press a/b to select “Audio Out”, and then press OK. 4 Press c/d to select “Fixed” or “Variable”, and then press OK. Selected item 1 Press SLEEP.
Useful adjustment settings PIN setting for child lock (for TV/AV input mode) Allows you to use a PIN to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. Resetting the PIN Allows you to reset your PIN. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 3 Press a/b to select “Child Lock”, and then press OK. 4 Enter the PIN. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 5 3 Press a/b to select “Child Lock”, and then press OK.
Useful adjustment settings Centre Channel Input You can use the speaker as the centre speaker when using a 5.1ch surround system. AV amplifier * Connect to external audio equipment that supports a 5.1ch surround system. Refer to your external equipment operation manual for details. DVD player, etc. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Option”, and then press OK. 3 Press a/b to select “Centre Channel Input”, and then press OK.
Useful features Dual screen functions Allows you to display two pictures on the screen at one time. Picture and still image You can freeze a motion picture on the display. Dual screen You can display two pictures except when inputting from the INPUT 4 terminal. 1 Press c. • Dual screen displays and a selected input source image displays. z 1 • A moving image displays on the left screen and a still image displays on the right screen.
Useful features Teletext function What is Teletext? Teletext broadcasts pages of information and entertainment to specially equipped television sets. Your TV receives Teletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes them into graphical format for viewing. News, weather and sports information, stock exchange prices and programme previews are among the many services available. TELETEXT Teletext mode Teletext is turned on/off with m on the remote control unit.
Useful features Displaying Subtitle Time display You can display several subtitles as they are transmitted. 1 Press [ to display the subtitle. • Subtitle is updated by the information sent by the broadcasting station. • To stop updating Subtitle automatically, press d. 2 Press [ to exit the subtitle screen. NOTE You can display the time information included in the Teletext broadcasts. 1 Select a TV channel providing Teletext information. (The time information is automatically captured.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power. • Check if you pressed B on the remote control unit. (See page 13.) If the indicator on the Display lights up red, press B. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 6.) • Has the power been turned on? (See page 13.) • Unit cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, etc., may cause improper operation.
Appendix PC compatibility chart PC/MAC Resolution PC 640 x 400 720 x 400 VGA 640 x 480 WVGA SVGA 800 x 600 XGA 1024 x 768 WXGA MAC13" MAC16" MAC19" 848 x 480 SXGA VGA SVGA XGA 1280 x 720 1280 x 768 1366 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 48.4 kHz 64.0 kHz 34.
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/video) 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) Commands CONTROL ITEM CONTROL CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL ITEM POSITION CONTROL CONTENTS COMMAND PARAMETER POWER SETTING P O W R 0 _ _ _ POWER OFF (STANDBY) H P O S * * * _ H-POSITION (AV) (ⳮ10 – Ⳮ10) INPUT SELECTION A I T G D _ _ _ _ INPUT SWITCHING (TOGGLE) H P O S * * * _ H-POSITION (PC) (0 – 180) I T V D _ _
Appendix Connecting pin assignments for SCART Various audio and video devices may be connected via the SCART terminals. 1 3 5 7 9 111315171921 2 4 6 8 101214161820 SCART (INPUT 1) 1. Audio right output (TV Monitor out) 2. Audio right input 3. Audio left output (TV Monitor out) 4. Common earth for audio 5. Earth for blue 6. Audio left input 7. Blue input 8. Audio-video control 15. Red input 9. Earth for green 16. Red/Green/Blue control 10. Not used 17. Earth for video 11.
Appendix Specifications Item 26o LCD COLOUR TV, Model: LC-26GA4E LCD panel 26o Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD Number of dots 3,147,264 dots (1366 g 768 g 3 dots) Video Colour System TV Function PAL/SECAM/NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.
Dimensional drawings 95 Unit: mm 519 69 848 568 206 321 493 407 201 663 279 100 151 100 56
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