LC-15SH1M
LC-15SH1X
LC-20SH1M
LC-20SH1X
LCD COLOUR TELEVISION
OPERATION MANUAL
Printed in Japan
TINS-B645WJN1
05P02-JA-MM
Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper.
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
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.
However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please
observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety
and prolong the service life of your LCD colour TV product, please read the following precautions carefully
before using the product.
1. Read instructions—All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated.
2. Keep this manual in a safe place—These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for future
reference.
3. Observe warnings—All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely.
4. Follow instructions—All operating instructions must be followed.
5. Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of inadequate attachments can
result in accidents.
6. Power source—This product must operate on a power source specified on the specification label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply used in your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
7. AC cord protection—The AC cords must be routed properly to prevent people from stepping on them or objects
from resting on them. Check the cords at the plugs and product.
8. Overloading—Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords. Overloading can cause fire or electric shock.
9. Entering of objects and liquids—Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings. High voltage
flows in the product, and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short internal parts. For the same
reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product.
10. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to high voltage and
other dangerous conditions. Request a qualified service person to perform servicing.
11. Repair—If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet, and request a qualified
service person to perform repairs.
a. When the AC cord or plug is damaged.
b. When a liquid was spilled on the product or when objects have fallen into the product.
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. When the product does not operate properly as described in the operating instructions.
Do not touch the controls other than those described in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of
controls not described in the instructions can cause damage, which often requires extensive adjustment work
by a qualified technician.
e. When the product has been dropped or damaged.
f. When the product displays an abnormal condition. Any noticeable abnormality in the product indicates that
the product needs servicing.
12. Replacement parts—In case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service person uses
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or those with the same characteristics and performance as the
original parts. Use of unauthorised parts can result in fire, electric shock and/or other danger.
13. Safety checks—Upon completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to perform safety checks
to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.
14. Wall or ceiling mounting—When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according
to the method recommended by the manufacturer.
2
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
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.
• The LCD panel used in this
product is made of glass.
Therefore, it can break when the
product is dropped or applied
with impact. Be careful not to be
injured by broken glass pieces in
case the LCD panel breaks.
• 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.
• Heat sources—Keep the product
away from heat sources such as
radiators, heaters, stoves and
other heat-generating products
(including amplifiers).
• Stand—Do not place the product
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod
or table. Doing so can cause the
product to fall, resulting in serious
personal injuries as well as
• 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.
damage to the product. Use only
a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the
product. When mounting the
product on a wall, be sure to
follow the manufacturer’s
• To prevent fire, never place any
type of candle or naked flames on
the top or near the TV set.
instructions. Use only the
mounting hardware recommended
by the manufacturer.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not place the AC power cord
under the TV set or other heavy
items.
• When relocating the product
placed on a cart, it must be
moved with utmost care. Sudden
stops, excessive force and
uneven floor surface can cause
the product to fall from the cart.
The LCD panel is a very high technology product with
921,600 thin film transistors, giving you fine picture
details.
Due to the very large number of pixels, a few
non-active pixels may occasionally appear on the screen
as a fixed point of blue, green or red.
This is within product specifications and does not
constitute a fault.
• Ventilation—The vents and other
openings in the cabinet are
designed for ventilation. Do not
cover or block these vents and
openings since insufficient
ventilation can cause overheating
and/or shorten the life of the
product. Do not place the product
on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface, since they can block
ventilation openings. This product
is not designed for built-in
Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could
cause an afterimage to remain.
installation; do not place the
product in an enclosed place
such as a bookcase or rack,
unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions are followed.
Install the product on the place where the AC cord can
be unplugged easily from the AC outlet, or from the AC
INPUT terminal on the rear of the product.
3
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Supplied Accessories
Make sure the following accessories are provided with the LCD TV set.
“AA” size batteries
Wireless remote control
AC cord
Antenna cable
Operation manual
(×2)
LC-15SH1M
LC-15SH1X
LC-20SH1M
LC-20SH1X
or
* Product shape may vary
from country to country.
* The LC-15SH1X and
LC-20SH1X models only.
pages 4 and 9
page 4
page 5
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. When the
batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AA” size batteries.
1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two “AA” size batteries.
3 Close the battery cover.
1
2
• Detach the cover
while pressing the
• Place batteries with their
terminals corresponding
to the (+) and (–)
indications in the battery
compartment.
• Align the tab on the battery cover (1) and place
it while pressing the tab (2) to close it.
(
) part.
"
Caution!
Precautions regarding batteries
Improper use of batteries can result in a leakage of chemicals and/or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below.
• Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (–) indications.
• Different types of batteries have different characteristics. Do not mix batteries of different types.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries and/or cause old
batteries to leak chemicals.
• Remove batteries as soon as they are depleted. Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause a rash. If chemical
leakage is found, wipe it off with a cloth.
• The batteries supplied with the LCD TV set may have a shorter operating time due to storage conditions.
• If the remote control is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the remote control.
Using the Remote Control
Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote sensor
POWER
window of the main unit. Objects between the remote control and
sensor window may prevent proper operation.
OPC indicator
Remote sensor
OPC sensor
Cautions regarding use of the remote control
• Do not apply shock to the remote control. In addition, do not
expose the remote control to liquids, and do not place it in an area
with high humidity.
POWER indicator
• Do not install or place the remote control under direct sunlight. The
heat may cause deformation of the unit.
• The remote control may not work properly if the remote sensor
window is under direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such a case,
change the angle of the lighting or main unit, or operate the remote
control closer to the remote sensor window.
4
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
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
(110-240V)
Plug into an AC outlet.
AC cord*
* Product shape may vary
from country to country.
To AC INPUT terminal
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.
Antenna Connection
■ Using a TV antenna cable
• Using the antenna cable, connect the room
antenna terminal to the antenna terminal on
the LCD TV set.
(Refer to the figure on the right.)
Antenna
terminal
Room antenna terminal
(75-ohm type)
Antenna cable
To antenna
terminal
Listening with Headphones
Plug the headphone mini-plug into the headphone jack
located on the side of the LCD TV set.
Adjust the sound volume using VOL (+)/(–) on the remote
control.
Headphones
On-screen display
TV VOLUME
10
NOTE
• Headphones are not included in the supplied accessories.
• No sound is heard from the main unit speakers when the
headphone mini-plug is connected into the headphone jack.
• Do not set the volume at a high level. Hearing experts
advise against extended listening at high volume levels.
5
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Preparation (Continued)
First Installation
1 Press (MAIN POWER) on the LCD TV set.
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 on-
screen display language, and automatically search for
and store all the receivable TV channels.
• The “FIRST INSTALLATION” screen with a list of the
languages for the on-screen display is displayed.
2 Press '/" to select the desired language, and
press OK.
NOTE
• You can also execute the First Installation routine by
selecting “FIRST INSTALLATION” on the SETUP Menu
screen.
ENGLISH
For selecting the menu items, see pages 13 and 14.
Upper control panel of the main unit
3
Press OK to execute the automatic programme
search.
START
SEARCH
(MAIN POWER)
4
After “SEARCH IS COMPLETED” is displayed,
press MENU to exit.
NOTE
• After the First installation routine, you can change the settings
of “LANGUAGE” (page 17), and perform the automatic search
(page 12) again.
6
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Part Names of the Main Unit
The examples used throughout this manual are based on the LC-20SH1M model.
How to adjust the angle
Controls
Upper control panel
Adjustable range
(MAIN POWER)
TV//VIDEO
MENU
CH ( )/( ) (Channel)
VOL (–)/(+) (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.
Speaker
OPC (Optical Picture Control) indicator
The OPC indicator lights up green when the “BACKLIGHT” is
set to “AUTO (OPC)”. (See page 17.)
Remote sensor
OPC sensor
POWER indicator
POWER indicator lights up green when the power is on, and red when in the
standby mode (the indicator will not light when the main power is off).
NOTE
• TV/VIDEO, CH ( )/( ) (Channel), VOL (–)/(+) (Volume) and MENU on the upper control panel of the main unit have the same
functions as the same buttons on the remote control (see page 13). Fundamentally, this operation manual provides a description based
on operation using the remote control.
7
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Part Names of the Main Unit (Continued)
Terminals
AC INPUT
terminal
Antenna terminal
Headphone jack
Rear View
INPUT1
COMPONENT
R
R
P (C )
B
B
P (C )
R
L
AUDIO
Y
Stand
INPUT2
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
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.
Stand hole
How to Prevent the LCD TV Set from Falling Over
To prevent the LCD TV set from falling over in case
2
of earthquakes and so on, strap it onto the wall by
threading one end of the string through the loop of
the stand (1) and fastening the LCD TV set with
the string attached to the hook on the wall or the
post, etc. (2).
(An example of strapping the LCD TV set onto the
wall is shown on the right.)
• The string and hook are commercially available.
1
Stand
8
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Part Names of the Remote Control
MPX
Switches to the sound mode.
(P. 19)
BACKLIGHT
Selects the brightness and
OPC of the display. (P. 17)
POWER
(Flashback)
Returns to the previous channel.
(P. 11)
(P. 10)
(
)
VOL (+)/(
-
) Volume
(P. 11)
(Mute)
Switches the sound on and off.
(P. 11)
TV/VIDEO ( )/(
)
Switches the input source
between INPUT1, INPUT2
and TV mode. (P. 10)
CH ( )/( ) (Channel)
TV mode: Selects the channel.
(P. 11)
Teletext mode: Selects the page.
(P. 21)
OK
(P. 6)
RETURN
Returns to the previous screen.
(P. 13)
Upwards/Downwards
Selection, Zoom display
function (Teletext mode)
(P. 6, 22)
Right/Left Selection
(P. 12)
MENU
Displays the menu.
(P. 6)
TEXT
Displays the Teletext mode
screen. (P. 21)
REVEAL
Displays hidden information
such as solutions to riddles
and puzzles. (P. 22)
Channel Select
TV mode: Selects the channel.
(P. 11)
Teletext mode: 0-9/Selects the page.
(P. 21)
HOLD
Temporarily holds the
current Teletext page.
(P. 22)
Cyan, Status Display
Turns on the status display
when the menu screen is not displayed.
(P. 18, 21)
SUBTITLE
Displays the Teletext
Subtitle directly.
(P. 22)
Yellow, SLEEP TIMER Menu
(P. 18, 21)
Green, SOUND Menu
(P. 15, 21)
SUBPAGE
Displays the Teletext
Subpage directly.
(P. 22)
Red, PICTURE Menu
(P. 15, 21)
9
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Basic Operation
Turning On and Off the Main Power
Switching the Input Mode (INPUT1/INPUT2/TV)
(MAIN POWER)
1 Turn on the power of the connected device.
Press TV/VIDEO ( )/( ) to select the applicable
input source.
2
• The screen changes in order of INPUT1, INPUT2 and TV
mode each time TV/VIDEO ( )/( ) is pressed.
INPUT1 mode
I N P U T 1
POWER indicator
INPUT2 mode
● Press
(MAIN POWER).
I N P U T 2
• The POWER indicator instantly changes from red to green and
the LCD TV set is turned on.
• The on-screen display appears for a few seconds after turning
on the main power.
TV mode
On-screen display
1
1
NOTE
● To turn off the main power, press
(MAIN POWER)
• INPUT1: Select this mode when viewing the signals from the video
equipment connected to the INPUT1 (COMPONENT)
terminals.
again.
• INPUT2: Select this mode when viewing the signals from the video
equipment connected to the INPUT2 terminals using the
VIDEO or S-VIDEO terminal for video input.
STANDBY/ON
If both terminals are connected with cables, the S-VIDEO
input terminal is selected as the high priority.
To turn off the LCD TV
Press POWER of the remote control.
• The POWER indicator will turn red.
To turn the LCD TV back on
Press POWER of the remote control again.
• The POWER indicator will turn green.
10
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Basic Operation (Continued)
NOTE
Sound Volume
• Channel “0” is reserved for RF output of VCR.
• Channels not set with “FIRST INSTALLATION” or “CH SETUP”
are set to be skipped and therefore cannot be displayed using
CH ( )/( ) (Channel).
1
■ Using Channel Select
To adjust the volume
When selecting the channel using Channel Select, finish
inputting the channel number by holding down the button for
the last digit for a moment.
● Press VOL (+) to increase the sound volume.
• The bar indicator shifts right.
TV VOLUME
50
To select a one-digit channel (e.g., Channel 5):
1
Hold down the
button.
● Press VOL (–) to decrease the sound volume.
• The bar indicator shifts left.
5
TV VOLUME
10
• If “5-” is indicated and the picture does not change,
press the button to switch over to the 1-digit
select mode and hold down the button again.
To mute the sound
● Press e (Mute) to temporarily turn off the sound.
To select a two-digit channel (e.g., Channel 15):
• “SOUND OFF” is displayed.
1
Press the
button to set the 2-digit select mode.
S O U N D O F F
- -
● Press e (Mute) again to turn off the Mute function.
• “SOUND ON” is displayed.
2
3
Press the
button.
Hold down the
button.
S O U N D O N
1 -
1 5
NOTE
• When VOL (+)/(–) is pressed in the Mute mode, the sound turns
on, and the volume indicator is displayed.
To select a 3-digit channel number (e.g., Channel 150):
• The Mute function is cancelled when POWER is pressed.
Press the
button to set the 3-digit select mode.
1
2
4
- - -
Changing Channels
You can select channels using Channel Select or
CH ( )/( ) (Channel).
Press the
button.
Press the
button.
3
1 - -
1 5 -
Hold down the
button.
1 5 0
NOTE
NOTE
• To handle the increasing number of channels available, this LCD
TV set allows you to select up to 200 channels (0 to 199).
• Complete this procedure within 4 seconds, otherwise the selection
will not be made.
• For a 3-digit channel number, only “0” or “1” can be input for the
first digit.
■ Using CH ( )/( ) (Channel)
● Press CH ( ) to change the channels in the following order:
■ Using A (Flashback)
1 → 2 → 3 → . . . → 198 → 199 → 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → . . .
● Press A to switch the currently tuned channel to the
● Press CH ( ) to change the channels in the following order:
previously tuned channel.
3 → 2 → 1 → 0 → 199 → 198 → . . . → 3 → 2 → 1 → . . .
● Press A again to switch back to the currently tuned
channel.
11
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Basic Operation (Continued)
Selected item
Description
Channel Setting (AUTO)
POSITION
The channel position changes to the upper or lower
number.
FINE
The frequency changes to allow fine tuning.
COLOUR SYSTEM The mode changes as follows:
PAL SECAM
AUTO
PAL60
N443 N358
SOUND SYSTEM The mode changes as follows:
B/G D/K
I
M
SKIP
The mode changes as follows:
ON OFF
Channel numbers with a “ (RED)” mark on the left are
set to skip.
To turn off Skip, press Channel Select to select the
desired channel, and then set the Skip mode on the CH
SETUP (MANUAL) menu to “OFF”.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
Press \/| to select “SETUP”.
2
NICAM
A2
The broadcast sound system changes as follows:
ON (NICAM sound)
Stereo system changes as follows:
ON (A2 sound) OFF (Monaural TV sound)
OFF (Monaural TV sound)
3
4
Press '/" to select “CH SETUP”, and press OK.
Press '/" to select “AUTO”, and press OK.
NOTE
AUTO
• Switching COLOUR SYSTEM:
MANUAL
Set the system to Auto for normal TV reception. The Auto mode
automatically detects the receiving signal system and changes the
reception system of the LCD TV set. When the picture or sound is
not stable, switching to an appropriate system may improve the
picture or sound quality.
5
Press OK to begin the automatic programme search.
START
SEARCH
• When the automatic programme search is completed, the
channel first received will be displayed.
6
After “SEARCH IS COMPLETED” is displayed, press
MENU to exit.
Channel Setting (MANUAL)
1
Perform steps 1 and 2 in Channel Setting (AUTO) to
display the Setup Menu screen.
2
3
4
Press '/" to select “CH SETUP”, and press OK.
Press '/" to select “MANUAL”, and press OK.
Press '/" to select the desired adjustment item.
POSITION
FINE
COLOUR SYSTEM
SOUND SYSTEM
SKIP
1
871.1 0 MHZ
AUTO
B/G
OFF
NICAM
OFF
A2
OFF
Each time you press \/|, the setting for individual
5
6
items changes as shown in the table on the right.
Press MENU to exit.
12
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
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 made will be saved in memory.
■ Using the remote control
■ Using the control panel of the main unit
TV/VIDEO
VOL (–)/(+)
MENU
CH ( )/(
)
1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
Press \/| to select the desired menu item.
2
• The cursor moves left or right.
• The cursor indicates the selected menu item.
2
Press VOL (–)/(+) to select the desired menu item.
• The cursor moves left or right.
• The cursor indicates the selected menu item.
3 Press '/" to select the desired item, and press \/|
to adjust the selected item.
Press CH ( )/( ) to select the desired item, and press
3
• For some items (e.g. “SOUND VIA” on the “SOUND” Menu
screen), press OK to display the setting screen.
VOL (–)/(+) to adjust the selected item.
• For some items (e.g. “SOUND VIA” on the “SOUND” Menu
screen), press TV/VIDEO to display the setting screen.
PICTURE
SOUND
SETUP
FEATURES
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
TINT
SHARPNESS
RESET
[ 5 0 ] -
+
+
+
[
[
[
[
0 ] -
0 ] -
0 ]
PICTURE
SOUND
SETUP
FEATURES
CONTRAST
[ 5 0 ] -
+
+
+
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
TINT
SHARPNESS
RESET
[
[
[
[
0 ] -
0 ] -
0 ]
0 ] -
+
0 ] -
+
Press RETURN to return to the previous screen or
MENU to exit.
4
Press MENU to exit.
4
13
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
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 only and may slightly vary from the actual
appearance.
• “FIRST INSTALLATION” cannot be set when the INPUT1 or INPUT2 mode is selected as an input mode.
Page
CONTRAST .................................................... 15
BRIGHTNESS ................................................ 15
COLOUR......................................................... 15
TINT ................................................................ 15
SHARPNESS.................................................. 15
RESET ............................................................ 15
[
]
MENU
PICTURE
PICTURE
SOUND
PICTURE
SETUP
FEATURES
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
[ 50 ] -
+
+
+
[
[
[
[
0 ] -
0 ] -
0 ]
TINT
SHARPNESS
RESET
0 ] -
+
Page
SOUND VIA .................................................... 16
TREBLE .......................................................... 15
BASS .............................................................. 15
BALANCE ....................................................... 15
SOUND WIDE ................................................ 16
RESET ............................................................ 15
MENU
PICTURE
[SOUND]
SOUND
SOUND
SETUP
FEATURES
[TV]
SOUND VIA
TREBLE
BASS
BALANCE
SOUND WIDE
RESET
[
[
[
0 ]-
0 ]-
0 ]L
+
+
R
Page
CH SETUP...................................................... 12
FIRST INSTALLATION .................................... 6
DISPLAY MODE............................................. 16
LANGUAGE .................................................... 17
TELETEXT LANGUAGE ................................ 17
MENU
PICTURE
[SETUP]
SOUND
SETUP
SETUP
CH SETUP
FIRST INSTALLATION
DISPLAY MODE
LANGUAGE
FEATURES
TELETEXT LANGUAGE
Page
BACKLIGHT ................................................... 17
SLEEP TIMER ................................................ 18
AUTO POWER OFF ....................................... 18
ON SCREEN DISP......................................... 18
MENU
PICTURE
[FEATURES]
FEATURES
SOUND
SETUP
FEATURES
BACKLIGHT
SLEEP TIMER
AUTO POWER OFF
ON SCREEN DISP.
:SELECT
RETURN:BACK
MENU:EXIT
The bar above is an operational guide for the remote control.
The bar will change in accordance with each menu setting
screen.
14
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Useful Features
Picture Adjustments
Sound Adjustments
Adjust the picture to suit your preference. See the table
below for the adjustment items.
Adjust the sound quality and volume to suit your preference.
See the table below for the adjustment items.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
1
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
• The PICTURE Menu screen can be displayed directly by
• The SOUND Menu screen can be displayed directly by
pressing the Red button.
pressing the Green button.
Press \/| to select “PICTURE”.
2
2
3
Press \/| to select “SOUND”.
3 Press '/" to select a specific adjustment item.
Press '/" to select a specific adjustment item.
PICTURE
SOUND
SETUP
FEATURES
SOUND
SOUND VIA
TREBLE
SETUP
FEATURES
[TV]
CONTRAST
[ 5 0 ] -
+
+
+
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
TINT
SHARPNESS
RESET
[
[
[
[
0 ] -
0 ] -
0 ]
[
[
[
0 ]-
0 ]-
0 ]L
+
+
R
BASS
BALANCE
SOUND WIDE
RESET
0 ] -
+
Press \/| to adjust the item to your desired position.
4
5
4 Press \/| to adjust the item to your desired position.
Press MENU to exit.
Press MENU to exit.
5
Selected item
\ button
For less contrast
For less brightness
| button
For more contrast
Selected item
TREBLE*
\ button
For weaker treble
For weaker bass
| button
For stronger treble
For stronger bass
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOUR
For more brightness
BASS*
For less colour
intensity
For more colour
intensity
BALANCE*
Decrease audio from
the right speaker.
Decrease audio from
the left speaker.
TINT
Skin tones become
purplish.
Skin tones become
greenish.
* These items cannot be adjusted when “SOUND VIA” is set to “HIFI”.
NOTE
SHARPNESS
For less sharpness
For more sharpness
• When resetting all adjustment items to factory preset values,
perform the following procedure.
NOTE
• When resetting all adjustment items to factory preset values,
perform the following procedure.
1 Press '/" to select “RESET”, and press OK.
2 Press '/" to select “YES”, and press OK.
1 Press '/" to select “RESET”, and press OK.
2 Press '/" to select “YES”, and press OK.
15
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Useful Features (Continued)
Sound Mode Settings
DISPLAY MODE
You can make various sound mode settings.
You can set the orientation of the picture.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
Press \/| to select “SETUP”.
2
1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
• The SOUND Menu screen can be displayed directly by
pressing the Green button.
Press '/" to select “DISPLAY MODE”, and press OK.
3
4 Press '/" to select the desired mode, and press OK.
2 Press \/| to select “SOUND”.
NORMAL
Press '/" to select the desired item, and press OK.
3
MIRROR
ROTATE
Press '/" to select the sound mode, and press OK.
4
UPSIDE DOWN
Press MENU to exit.
5
Press MENU to exit.
5
Selected item
Choice
SOUND VIA
TV
HIFI
SOUND WIDE ON (For increasing the spread of the sound)
OFF
[NORMAL]: Normal image
orientation.
[MIRROR]: To display mirror
image for special use.
NOTE
For the “SOUND VIA” setting
• When setting “SOUND VIA” to “HIFI” in the Sound Menu screen,
the sound from the built-in speakers will be turned off. To exit this
mode, switch “SOUND VIA” from “HIFI” to “TV”.
• Pressing VOL (+)/(–) will display the volume indicator shown
below. You can adjust the volume by pressing VOL (+)/(–).
[UPSIDE DOWN]: To display [ROTATE]: To display
upside down image for
special use.
rotated image for special
use.
HIFI VOLUME
20
For the “SOUND WIDE” setting
• “SOUND WIDE” cannot be set when “SOUND VIA” is set to
“HIFI”.
16
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Useful Features (Continued)
BACKLIGHT
LANGUAGE
You can make the setting for the brightness of the screen.
The language for the on-screen display can be selected from
English, Chinese and Arabic.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
Press \/| to select “FEATURES”.
2
Press \/| to select “SETUP”.
2
Press '/" to select “BACKLIGHT”, and press OK.
3
Press '/" to select “LANGUAGE”, and press OK.
3
Press '/" to select the desired mode, and press OK.
4
Press '/" to select the desired language, and press
4
Press MENU to exit.
5
OK.
ENGLISH
Selected item Factory setting
Choice
BACKLIGHT [BRIGHT]
Maximum
[AUTO (OPC*)]
Screen brightness is adjusted
according to the ambient light of the
room.
brightness
Press MENU to exit.
[NORMAL]
Suitable for viewing in a well-lit area.
Saves energy.
5
[DARK]
Sufficiently bright when viewing in a dim
area.
TELETEXT LANGUAGE
The language for the Teletext can be selected.
* OPC is an abbreviation of Optical Picture Control.
NOTE
Perform steps 1 and 2 in LANGUAGE to display the
SETUP Menu screen.
1
• The Backlight setting can be directly selected using the remote
control (see below).
Press '/" to select “TELETEXT LANGUAGE”, and
2
■ Directly setting the Backlight
You can change the Backlight setting directly.
press OK.
Press '/" to select the desired language, and press
3
Press BACKLIGHT to select the desired mode.
• Each time you press BACKLIGHT, the mode changes as follows.
OK.
ARABIC
BACKLIGHT:BRIGHT
B A C K L I G H T : N O R M A L
BACKLIGHT:DARK
WEST EUROPE
EAST EUROPE
B A C K L I G H T : A U T O ( O P C )
Press MENU to exit.
4
NOTE
• See the table above for details on each brightness setting.
• When set to “AUTO (OPC)”, make sure that no object obstructs the
OPC sensor, which could affect its ability to sense surrounding light.
17
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Useful Features (Continued)
SLEEP TIMER
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
You can set “SLEEP TIMER” to automatically turn off the
LCD TV set.
You can adjust various settings for on-screen displays.
1
2
3
Perform steps 1 and 2 in SLEEP TIMER to display the
FEATURES Menu screen.
Press '/" to select “ON SCREEN DISP.”, and press
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
• The SLEEP TIMER Menu screen can be displayed
1
OK.
directly by pressing Yellow.
Press '/" to select the desired item.
POSITION
SOUND INFO.
SLEEP TIME
BOTTOM
YES
NO
Press \/| to select “FEATURES”.
2
Press '/" to select “SLEEP TIMER”, and press OK.
3
Each time you press \/|, the setting for individual
4
5
Press '/" to select the desired mode, and press OK.
4
items changes as shown in the table below.
OFF
Press MENU to exit.
30 MIN
6 MIN
0
Selected item
Choice
Description
90 MIN
POSITION
BOTTOM
TOP To select the position of the on-
screen display.
12 MIN
0
SOUND
INFO.
NO
YES To select whether or not sound
information is to be displayed,
when a channel has been
selected.
Press MENU to exit.
5
SLEEP TIME
NO
YES To select whether or not sleep
time information is to be displayed
on the on-screen display.
NOTE
• When not using the LCD TV set for a long period of time, turn off
the main power.
NOTE
• The status display appears by pressing the Cyan button.
AUTO POWER OFF
You can set the power to automatically turn off if there is no
signal for 5 minutes.
1
Perform steps 1 and 2 in SLEEP TIMER to display the
FEATURES Menu screen.
Press '/" to select “AUTO POWER OFF”, and press
2
3
OK.
Press '/" to select “ON”, and press OK.
ON
OFF
4
Press MENU to exit.
NOTE
• “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “OFF” at the factory setting.
18
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
NICAM Broadcast Selection
To let you enjoy NICAM broadcasting, this LCD TV set receives
NICAM stereo system, bilingual and monaural broadcasts.
If the sound quality is poor due to a weak signal or other
problems during NICAM broadcast reception, set the “OFF”
position of the NICAM to change the TV sound to monaural.
Stereo
The LCD TV set is receiving a stereo broadcast.
• Each time you press MPX, the mode changes between
“NICAM STEREO” and “MONO”.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
• When “MONO” is selected, the TV sound is output monaurally.
Press \/| to select “SETUP”.
2
NICAM STEREO
MONO
Press '/" to select “CH SETUP”, and press OK.
3
Press '/" to select “MANUAL”, and press OK.
4
Bilingual
Press '/" to select “NICAM”, and press \/| to select
5
The LCD TV set is receiving a bilingual broadcast.
• Each time you press MPX, the mode changes as follows:
“OFF”.
POSITION
FINE
COLOUR SYSTEM
SOUND SYSTEM
SKIP
1
NICAM M2
NICAM M1
871.1 MHZ
AUTO
B/G
0
OFF
MONO
NICAM M1+M2
NICAM
A2
OFF
OFF
Monaural
• When the NICAM sound is set to the “OFF” position, the
TV sound is output in monaural.
The LCD TV set is receiving a monaural broadcast.
• Each time you press MPX, the mode changes between
“NICAM MONO” and “MONO”.
6
Press MENU to exit.
(When the “OFF” position is selected)
NICAM MONO
MONO
NOTE
• If approximately 3 seconds pass without a button being pressed,
the mode setting is automatically terminated and the LCD TV set
returns to the normal mode.
15
NICAM
• The setting can be selected individually for each channel number.
NOTE
• When the NICAM sound is set to the “OFF” position, MPX cannot
be used to change the audio mode between stereo and bilingual
setting.
19
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
A2 Stereo Broadcast Selection
To let you enjoy A2 stereo broadcasting, this LCD TV set
receives A2 stereo system and bilingual broadcasts.
If the sound quality is poor due to a weak signal or other
problems during A2 stereo broadcast reception, set the
“OFF” position of the A2 to change the TV sound to monaural.
Stereo
The LCD TV set is receiving a stereo broadcast.
• Each time you press MPX, the mode changes between
“STEREO” and “MONO”.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
Press \/| to select “SETUP”.
2
• When “MONO” is selected, the TV sound is output monaurally.
STEREO
MONO
Press '/" to select “CH SETUP”, and press OK.
3
4 Press '/" to select “MANUAL”, and press OK.
Bilingual
Press '/" to select “A2”, and press \/| to select
5
The LCD TV set is receiving a bilingual broadcast.
“OFF”.
• Each time you press MPX, the mode changes as follows:
POSITION
FINE
1
871.1 MHZ
0
SUB
MAIN
COLOUR SYSTEM
SOUND SYSTEM
SKIP
NICAM
A2
AUTO
B/G
OFF
OFF
OFF
MAIN+SUB
• When the A2 sound is set to the “OFF” position, the
NOTE
TV sound is output in monaural.
• If approximately 3 seconds pass without a button being pressed,
the mode setting is automatically terminated and the LCD TV set
returns to the normal mode.
6 Press MENU to exit.
• The setting can be selected individually for each channel number.
(When the “OFF” position is selected)
15
NOTE
• When the A2 sound is set to the “OFF” position, MPX cannot be
used to change the audio mode between stereo and bilingual
setting.
20
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Teletext
■ What is Teletext?
[1] Turning on and off Teletext mode
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.
Select a TV channel that is broadcasting the Teletext
programme.
1
■ Teletext mode
Press TEXT to display the Teletext screen.
2
Teletext is activated with TEXT on the remote control and
is also closed with it. The LCD TV set can be controlled in
Teletext mode directly by inputting commands with the
remote control and indirectly through the on-screen
display (menu system).
• To turn off the Teletext mode, press TEXT again.
100
100
TELETEXT
TELETEXT
Cyan
Red
Green Yellow
NOTE
• For selecting the language for the Teletext screen, see
“TELETEXT LANGUAGE” on page 17.
Cyan
Red
Green Yellow
[2] Using the TOP line
When TOP Teletext is being broadcast, a control line and
TOP line can be displayed on the screen. The TOP line
involves the operating instructions associated with all of
the Coloured buttons if TOP text is transmitted.
■ When viewing the Teletext information
Press the Coloured buttons to operate the Teletext screen.
• Press Red to display the previous page and Green to display the
next page. Yellow and Cyan are as indicated on the TOP line.
• Press CH ( ) to increase the page number.
• Press CH ( ) to decrease the page number.
•
Directly select any page from 100 to 899 by using
to
.
■ Operating instructions in Teletext mode
• The FLOF system for Teletext is transmitted in Singapore
currently.
• The TOP system for Teletext is transmitted in Australia
currently.
21
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
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.
Press SUBPAGE.
1
S
TELETEXT
Press Channel Select to select the desired subpage
number.
2
Press SUBPAGE to turn off the control line.
3
[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.
● '/" can be used to zoom the current Teletext page as
shown below.
• The screen is displayed in each mode each time '/" is
pressed.
ABC
DEF
ABC
DEF
● SUBTITLE can be used to quickly activate subtitles.
• Press TEXT to deactivate subtitles.
● REVEAL can be used to display hidden information such
as solutions to riddles and puzzles.
Press the button again to hide the information.
22
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Connecting External Devices
You can enjoy picture and sound by connecting external devices, such as 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 main power of the LCD TV set first to prevent any possible damage.
Example of external devices that can be connected
To INPUT1 terminal (COMPONENT)
<Example>
• DVD player, etc
To INPUT2 terminal
<Example>
• Camcorder
• Home video game system
• VCR
* If the external device has an S-VIDEO terminal,
S-VIDEO connection is recommended.
To AUDIO OUT terminal
<Example>
• Audio amplifier
NOTE
Note:
• PC connection is not possible.
• For the cable, use a commercially available audio/video cable.
• Only connect audio/video signals to INPUT1 and INPUT2 terminals. Connecting other signals may result in a malfunction.
• The VIDEO input terminal and the S-VIDEO input terminal on the INPUT2 are shared connections with priority given to the S-VIDEO
input terminal. If both terminals are connected, the video signals from the S-VIDEO input terminal are selected for the INPUT2 mode.
When viewing video from the VIDEO input terminal, do not connect anything to the S-VIDEO input terminal.
• For more information about external device connections, see the operation manuals of your external devices.
23
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Connecting External Devices (Continued)
Connecting to the INPUT1/INPUT2 terminals
Component cable
(commercially available)
Y
P
B
R
P
Audio (L)
Audio (R)
DVD Player
Audio cable
(commercially available)
S-Video cable
(commercially available)
S-Video
Video
Camcorder
Audio (L)
Audio (R)
Audio/Video cable
(commercially available)
VCR
NOTE
Note:
• If your VCR (or other external devices) has an S-Video terminal, S-VIDEO connection is recommended. (Use an S-Video cable.)
• When you connect external devices to both S-VIDEO and VIDEO terminals (and if you select INPUT2), you can only view pictures from
the S-VIDEO terminal.
• You cannot view multiple or synthesised pictures by connecting two or more external devices. When connecting an external device, make
sure to connect the video and audio cable to the corresponding terminals.
• Only when 480I/576I/480P signal is received through the INPUT1 terminals, picture can be displayed.
* This LCD TV set does not support HD signal (1080I/720P/576P), even though it may display it in some circumstances.
• When connecting the DVD player, VCR or other external devices to each input terminal, the screen image will sometimes disappear, or
there will be no colour when turning on or off the power of the external device or changing the signal of the DVD player from 480I to
480P, or vice versa. This is not malfunction. In this case, press TV/VIDEO to select the other input mode and press TV/VIDEO again to
select the desired input mode.
24
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Troubleshooting
Before calling for repair services, make the following checks for possible remedies to the symptoms encountered.
LCD TV set
Reference
page
Problem
Check item
• Reception other than that of broadcasting stations could be the
problem.
–
Picture
Sound
• Make sure the input mode is set to TV.
• Make sure the main power switch of the LCD TV set is on.
10
10
There is no
picture or sound.
• Make sure the Picture adjustment is properly adjusted.
• The fluorescent lamp may have reached the end of its service
life.
15
–
There is no
picture.
There is no
picture from
INPUT2 .
Picture
• Make sure the S-VIDEO terminal has nothing connected.
8, 24
• Make sure the volume is not set to minimum.
• Make sure the sound is not set to mute.
11
11
There is no
sound.
• Make sure the antenna cable is properly connected.
• Bad reception could be the problem.
5
–
There is no
picture or sound,
just noise.
• Make sure the antenna cable is properly connected.
• Bad reception could be the problem.
5
–
The picture is
not clear.
• Check the colour adjustment.
15
The picture is
too light or
improperly
tinted.
17
15
–
• Check if “BACKLIGHT” is set to “DARK”.
• Check “CONTRAST”.
• The fluorescent lamp may have reached the end of its service
life.
The picture is
too dark.
4
4
• Check if batteries in the remote control have sufficient power.
• Make sure the remote sensor window is not under strong
lighting.
Remote control does not work.
Unit cannot be operated.
–
• External influences such as lightning, static electricity, etc., may
cause improper operation. In this case, operate the unit after
turning the power off, or unplugging the AC cord and re-plugging
it in 1 or 2 minutes.
When a problem has occurred such as no picture or no sound, either turn off the main power and then turn it back on again, or
unplug the AC cord and then plug it in again.
■ 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. Also, do not leave the unit in a location exposed to direct sunlight or near a
heater, as this may cause the cabinet to deform and the LCD panel to malfunction.
(Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C)
25
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Troubleshooting (Continued)
Antenna
Problem
Check item
• The reception may be weak.
• The quality of the broadcast may also be bad.
• Make sure the antenna is facing the correct direction.
The picture is not sharp.
The picture shakes.
• Make sure the outside antenna has not been disconnected.
• Make sure the antenna is facing the correct direction.
• Broadcast waves may be reflected from adjacent mountains or buildings.
The picture has ghosts.
The picture is spotted.
• There may be interference from automobiles, trains, high-voltage lines, neon lights, etc.
• There may be interference between the antenna cable and power cable. Try positioning
them further apart.
• Is the unit receiving interference from other devices?
Transmission antennas of radio broadcasting stations and transmission antennas of
amateur radios and mobile phones may also cause interference.
There are stripes on the screen or
colours fade.
• Use the unit as far apart as possible from devices that may cause possible interference.
Specifications
Model
LC-15SH1M/LC-15SH1X
LC-20SH1M/LC-20SH1X
Items
LCD panel
15" (38 cm) Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD 20" (50 cm) Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD
Number of dots
Video colour system
TV-Standard (CCIR)
TV-Tuning System
921,600 dots
World multi system
PAL: B/G, I, D/K NTSC: M SECAM: B/G, D/K
Auto preset tuning
TV
STEREO/BILINGUAL
AUTO PRESET
CATV
NICAM-B/G, I, D/K, A2 stereo-B/G
Yes
S1~S41 ch. Hyper Band
4 LINE DIGITAL COMB FILTER
Brightness
Yes
430 cd/m2
Lamp life
60,000 hours*
Viewing angles
Audio amplifier
Speakers
H: 170° V: 170°
2.1 W × 2
11 cm × 4 cm 2 pcs.
Y, PB (CB), PR (CR) / Audio (L/R)
Composite Video, S-Video, Audio (L/R)
Audio (L/R)
INPUT1
INPUT2
AUDIO OUT
Terminals
Headphones
OSD language
3.5 mm ø jack (side)
English/Chinese/Arabic
AC 110 V–240 V, 50/60 Hz
46 W (1.0 W Standby), AC 230 V
4.3 kg, w/o accessories
Power requirement
Power consumption
Weight (approx.)
64 W (1.0 W Standby), AC 230 V
6.4 kg, w/o accessories
* The typical period of time after which the lamp’s power output will have decreased by about half, given that the LCD TV set is used continu-
ously in a 25°C room under standard lighting and brightness conditions.
■As a part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for the LCD TV set
improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be
some deviations from these values in individual units.
26
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
Dimensional Drawings
LC-15SH1M/LC-15SH1X / LC-20SH1M/LC-20SH1X
145/161
Unit: mm
155/175
205/246
307/403.3
281/342
384/480
100
115/121
79/85
158/178
27
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
SHARP CORPORATION
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.
|