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operation manual ENGLISH ENGLISH • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations.
Introduction 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.
Introduction Remote control unit POWER Press to turn the LCD TV on or enter standby mode. OK Press to activate a setting. VIDEO Press this button you could select YPbPr, Side AV, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3. oœpπ Press oœpπ to navigate and confirm your selection. SCART Press this button you could select SCART 1, SCART 2. R/G/Y/B (COLOUR BUTTON) Press buttons to select the pictures with various colours of text. Different channels display different functions. 0 PC Press to direct to the PC mode.
Introduction TV (Front view) B (Standby/On) indicator Remote control sensor TV (Rear view) i (k/l) Volume buttons P MENU AV IN VIDEO L 14 R 13 b (INPUT SOURCE) button a (Power) button 15 S-VIDEO MENU button C.I.
Preparation Supplied accessories Stand unit and Screws Remote control unit (g1) AAA battery (X2) Operation manual Quick Setup Guide 0 26” 32” 42” Operation Manual AC cord (X1) Product shape varies in some countries Quick Setup Guide Cable clamp (g1) Attached on the neck Mount the TV Stand 1. Put the TV face down on a safe surface that is covered by a soft and smooth cloth. 2. Adjust the TV stand to the base column. 3. Fasten 4 screws.
Preparation Installation of batteries 1. Insert two AAA batteries into Remote control. Make sure (k) and (l) are facing the proper direction. 2. Replace the cover. NOTE • If the remote control will not to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid remote control damage. CAUTION Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below. • Do not mix batteries of different types.
Quick guide Initial installation overview Follow the below steps one by one when using the TV for the first time. Some steps may not be necessary depending on your TV installation and connection. 1 2 TV Installation Power on and run the auto installation Preparation Start searching channels 4 System searching. Please wait... Digital channels found: Analogue channels found: Auto programming may take up to 20 minutes to complete. Please wait untill you see the Auto Programming.
Quick guide First time installation After unpacking and plugging in your new LCD TV, please proceed with the following steps to set-up your TV. If you do not run this set-up function, your LCD TV may not operate properly. Confirm the following before turning on the power E Is the antenna cable connected? E Is the AC cord plugged in? 1. Press the < or > buttons to select your language. And press the Green button to continue. 4.
Watching TV Daily operation Changing channels Switching on/off With Pr/ Ps: Turning on/off the power Press a on the TV. Switch it off by pressing a on the TV. Selecting external video source Once the connection is made, press b to display the INPUT SOURCE screen, and then press to switch over to the appropriate external source with OK. Standby mode E To standby mode If the TV set is switched on, you can switch it to standby by pressing B on the remote control.
Watching TV EPG (Electronic Program Guide) EPG is an on-screen guide that displays scheduled digital TV programs. This guide is not available with analogue channels. You can navigate, select and view programs. There are two types of EPG, ‘Now and Next’ and ‘7 or 8 day’ EPG. ‘Now and Next’ is always available but the ‘7 or 8 day’ EPG is only available in certain countries. With the EPG menu you can: • View a list of currently broadcast digital programs. • View upcoming programs. 3.
Watching TV Teletext 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 program previews are among the many services available. Buttons Description SUBPAGE Select the subpage when the current page contains subpage(s).
Connecting external devices E Before connecting ... • Be sure to turn off the TV and any devices before making any connections. • Firmly connect a cable to a terminal or terminals. • Carefully read the operation manual of each external device for possible connection types. This also helps you get the best possible audiovisual quality to maximise the potential of the TV and the connected device. Introduction to connections The TV is equipped with the terminals as shown below.
Connecting external devices HDMI connection (YPbPr) Component connection Example of connectable devices Example of connectable devices E DVD E Blu-ray player/recorder E VCR E DVD E Blu-ray player/recorder The HDMI connections (High Definition Multimedia Interface) permit digital video and audio transmission via a connection cable from a player/recorder. The digital picture and sound data are transmitted without data compression and therefore lose none of their quality.
Connecting external devices SCART connection Example of connectable devices Example of connectable devices E VCR E DVD recorder E Decoder E When using the SCART 1 E When using the SCART 2 Full SCART, which transmits RGB, S-Video and CVBS in, and CVBS tuner out. Half SCART, which transmits S-Video or CVBS in, and CVBS monitor out.
Connecting external devices Inserting a CA Card Access CI Module service In order to receive coded digital stations, a Common Interface Module (CI Module) and a CA Card must be inserted in the CI slot of your TV set. The CI Module and the CA Card are not supplied accessories. They are usually available from your dealer. Inserting the CA Card into the CI Module 1.
Menu operation Common operation 1 2 Display the Menu Screen Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. TV Menu Picture Picture Smart picture Sound Contrast Features Brightness Installation colour Select an item Press oœpπ to select/adjust the desired menu, and adjust the item to the desired level, and then press OK.
TV menu Picture Adjust picture settings 1. Press MENU on the remote control and select Picture. Use smart pictures Apart from manually adjusting picture settings, you can use Smart picture to set your TV to a predefined picture and sound setting.
TV menu Change picture format Change the picture format to suit your content. • Movie expand 16:9 (Not for HD) Scales the classic 4:3 format to 16:9. 1. Press ASPECT on your remote control. Alternatively, press MENU and select Picture > Picture format. NOTE • Constant use of the 16:9 picture format can cause screen distortion. 2. Press < or > to select one of the following picture formats: • Wide screen Stretches the classic 4:3 format to 16:9.
TV menu Sound Features Adjust sound settings Adjust feature settings This section describes how to adjust sound settings. 1. Press MENU on the remote control and select Sound. 1. Press MENU on the remote control and select Features. 2. Press > to enter. 2. Press ≥ to enter the list.
TV menu Automatically switch the TV to standby (Sleeptimer) Lock TV channels or connected devices (Auto Lock) Sleeptimer switches the TV to standby after a defined period of time. Lock TV channels or connected devices with a four digit code to prevent children from watching unauthorised content. 1. Press MENU on the remote control and select Features > Timer > Sleeptimer. 2. Press ≥ to enter the Sleeptimer menu 3. Press < or > to set the sleep time up to 180 minutes in steps of five minutes.
TV menu Use subtitles HDMI overscan You can enable subtitles for each TV channel. Subtitles are broadcasted via teletext or DVB-T digital broadcasts. With digital broadcasts, you have the additional option of selecting a preferred subtitle language. When you watch TV by HDMI input source, you could use this function to enlarge the picture. It may have few loss of video content. 1. Press MENU on the remote control and select 1.
TV menu Installation Install channels The first time you set up your TV, you are prompted to select an appropriate menu language and to perform automatic installation of TV and digital radio channels (if available). This chapter provides instructions on how to reinstall channels as well as other useful channel installation features. NOTE • Re-installing channels modifies the Channels list. Automatically install channels This section describes how to search and store channels automatically.
TV menu Step 2 Search and store new TV channels Installation update Installation update has similar function with Automatic Installation. The difference is you could update channel list without erasing the original information. 1. Press MENU on the remote control and select Installation > Channel installation > Installation update. 2. Press ≥ to enter the Installation update menu. Start now is highlighted. 3. Press OK. 1.
TV menu Fine tune analogue channels Uninstall or reinstall channels You can manually fine tune analogue channels when reception is poor. You can uninstall a stored channel or reinstall an uninstalled channel. 1. Press MENU on the remote control and select 1. Press MENU on the remote control and select Installation > Channel installation > Analogue: manual installation > Fine tune. 2. Press ≥ to enter the Fine tune menu. 3. Press < or > to adjust the frequency. 4. Press ≤ when done. 5.
TV menu Source Labels You can assign a label to each input source as you prefer in the label list. 1. Go to Installation > Source labels 2. Assign a input source and press > to select a label from label list. 3. Press b on the remote control and check the result. Assign a channel decoder (For ATV) Decoders that decode channels can be connected to SCART. You have to assign the TV channel as a channel to be decoded. Then assign the connection where the decoder is connected. 1.
Connecting a PC Connecting a PC HDMI Connection Supported display resolutions Computer formats (PC) PC HDMI cable COMPONENT Y Pb P L R SP L R AU PC VGA COMPONE DVI/HDMI conversion cable Ø 3.5 mm stereo mini jack cable Analogue Connection PC IN VGA PC AUDIO COMPONENT DVI/RGB conversion cable Ø 3.5 mm stereo mini jack cable PC IN VGA PC COMPONENT RGB cable Ø 3.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem No picture Abnormal colours Twisted picture Picture too dark Audio only, no images Picture only, no audio Cannot use remote control Possible Solution 1. Connect power cord correctly. 2. Turn on power. 3. Connect signal cable correctly. 4. Press any button on the LCD TV. Connect signal cable correctly. 1. Connect signal cable correctly. 2. Please use compatible signal. Adjust brightness and contrast. 1.
Appendix Specification Item 26o LCD COLOUR TV, Model: LC-26SB25E, LC-26SB25S 32o LCD COLOUR TV, Model: LC-32SB25E, LC-32SB25S 42o LCD COLOUR TV, Model: LC-42SB55E, LC-42SB55S LCD screen size 26o diagonal 32o diagonal 42o diagonal Number of dots 3,147,264 dots (1366 g 768 g 3 dots) 3,147,264 dots (1366 g 768 g 3 dots) 6,220,800 dots (1920 g 1080 g 3 dots) Video Colour System TV Function TV-Standard Receiving Channel PAL/SECAM/NTSC 3.58/NTSC 4.
Appendix Other information Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments • When the unit is used in a low temperature space (e.g. room, office), the picture may leave trails or appear slightly delayed. This is not a malfunction, and the unit will recover when the temperature returns to normal. • Do not leave the unit in a hot or cold location.
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.