Sharp LC 15A2U manual

LC-15A2U LCD COLOR TELEVISION OPERA TION MANUAL ENGLISH ENGLISH LC-15A2U(1-17)Eng.pm65 7/23/00, 10:26 AM 1[...]

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3 Important Information WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash[...]

4 CONTENTS Page DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ............................................................................................................ .5 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................... 5,6 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................................................[...]

5 DEAR SHARP CUST OMER Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp LCD Color TV product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Safety Precau- tions carefully before using this product. IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal [...]

6 The LCD panel is a very high technology product with 921,600 thin film transistors, giving you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your product. IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) ■ Cleaning—[...]

7 Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Operation Manual ( × 1) Wireless Remote Control ( × 1) AC Cord Antenna Cable Size AAA Dry Battery ( × 2) AC Adapter ( × 1) QACCD3088CEZZ UBATU0026GEZZ QCNW-5730CEZZ UADP-0212CEZZ RRMCG1559CESA TINS-7237CEZZ LHLDW1028GEZZ Cable clamp ( × 2) LCD COLOR TELEV[...]

8 PREP ARA TION Batteries for Remote Control If the remote control fails to operate LCD color TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote control. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert batteries (two size-AAA batteries, supplied with product). 3 Close the battery cover. ■ Slide the cover while pressing down. ■ Place batteries with their term[...]

9 Power Connection Plug into AC outlet. Household power outlet AC cord AC adapter Connect to the DC input terminal of the product. Notes: ■ Use a commercially available AC plug adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet. ■ Always turn the main power switch of the LCD TV set to OFF when connecting the AC adapter. ■ Alway[...]

10 PREP ARA TION (Continued) A. Combination VHF/UHF Antennas OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION • Use one of the following two diagrams if you connect an outdoor antenna. A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna. B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antenna. • Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR on the rear[...]

11 FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS Main unit (front view) Power/standby indicator A green indicator lights when the power is on and a red indicator lights when in the standby mode (the indicator will not light when the main power is off). Rear control panel Remote sensor window (The actual location is not visible) T o change the angle of the TV set,[...]

12 Main unit (rear view) FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS (Continued) Removing the Back Cover ■ To connect a connection cord into the rear terminal, remove the back cover. Pull the back cover to the front carefully. ■ Put back the cover. Insert the 3 hooks of the back cover into the rear of the TV set completely. AUDIO (R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO AUDIO ([...]

13 POWER TV/VIDEO CH VOL + VOL — CH 8 9 00 0 DISPLAY LCDTV 1 1 23 456 7 MENU MUTE FLASHBACK MENU POWER TV/VIDEO CHANNEL SELECT CH ( ] )/( [ ) ] Selects next higher channel [ Selects next lower channel FLASHBACK Returns to previous channel DISPLAY Press....Displays receiving channel for 10 seconds. Channel indication reduces in size after about 10[...]

14 BASIC OPERA TION (Continued) Control section of main unit 1 Slide the MAIN POWER switch, located on the rear side of the main unit to ON. 2 The Power indicator instantane- ously changes from red to green and the main unit is turned on. ▼ ON-screen display Turning on POWER Notes: Switching TV/VIDEO AV1/AV2/TV Mode Note: Input mode indication di[...]

15 Sound Volume ON/OFF Standby POWER TV/VIDEO CH CH 8 9 0 DISPLAY LCDTV 123 456 7 MENU FLASHBACK MUTE MUTE To mute sound POWER TV/VIDEO CH CH 8 9 0 DISPLAY LCDTV 123 456 7 MENU FLASHBACK MUTE POWER BASIC OPERA TION (Continued) 1 Press the VOL (+) to increase sound volume. The segment of indicator increases. 2 Press the VOL ( – ) to decrease sound[...]

16 1 Press the button. 2 Press the 5 button. BASIC OPERA TION (Continued) Changing the Channels Changing channels using the CHANNEL SELECT on the remote control To select a one-digit channel (e.g., Channel 5): Basically, the 2-digit entry is used. • To handle the increasing number of channels available, this LCD TV set allows you to select up to [...]

17 SELECTING THE MENU ITEMS • This LCD TV set allows you to adjust the picture and sound, and set the channels and other features using the On Screen Display . Select the desired menu item by following the steps below and then refer to the indicated page for details. 1 Press the MENU to display the MENU screen. 2 Press the CH ( ] )/( [ ) to selec[...]

18 1 Press the MENU to disply the MENU screen. 2 Press the CH ( ] )/( [ ) to move the cursor to SLEEP TIMER. 3 Press the VOL (+)/(–) to display SLEEP TIMER screen. ADJUSTMENT Adjusting the SLEEP TIMER Settings (MAIN MENU screen) (SLEEP TIMER screen) 4 Press the VOL (+)/(–) to set the sleep timer (in minutes). The setting can be set in increment[...]

19 Adjusting the LANGUAGE Settings The language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can be ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. Setting the ON SCREEN DISPLAY Language. 1 Press the MENU to display the MENU screen. (MAIN MENU screen) 2 Press the CH ( ] )/( [ ) to move the “ > ” mark to “SETUP”. 3 Press VOL (+)/(–) to display SETUP mode, then press CH ( ] )[...]

20 ADJUSTMENT (Continued) Adjusting the VIDEO ADJUST Settings 1 Press the MENU to display the MENU screen. (MAIN MENU screen) (VIDEO ADJUST screen) 2 Press the CH ( ] )/( [ ) to move the cursor to VIDEO ADJUST. 3 Press the VOL (+)/(–) to display the VIDEO ADJUST Menu screen. 4 Press the CH ( ] )/( [ ) to move the cursor and select the desired adj[...]

21 Selected item Press the VOL (–) . Press the VOL (+) . PICTURE Decrease contrast Increase contrast TINT/WHITE BALANCE Toward purple Toward green COLOR Lower color intensity Higher color intensity BLACK LEVEL Less bright More bright SHARPNESS Soft picture Hard picture RED-BLUE More red level More blue level GREEN Less green level More green leve[...]

22 1 Press the MENU to display the MENU screen. ADJUSTMENT (Continued) Adjusting the PRESET Settings ■ The PRESET items can be set by the user. Selected item Factory setting Setting change MTS (Multi ch TV sound) [STEREO] STEREO AUDIO [SAP] Second Audio Program [MONO] MONOPHONIC AUDIO Brightness [BRIGHT] Maximum brightness [NORMAL] Brightness 60%[...]

23 ADJUSTMENT (Continued) SET UP ■ CHANNEL SETTING It is necessary to set the receiving mode of air or cable channels to receive locally broadcasted TV programs. 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen. 2 Press CH ( ] )/( [ ) to move the “ > ” mark to “SET UP”. Note: ■ Receivable channels of your TV set are: AIR channels: CABLE chann[...]

24 SET UP (Continued) ■ Saving broadcast TV channels into memory. 1.1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, then press CH ( ] )/( [ ) to move the “ > ” mark to SET UP. 1.2 Press VOL (+)/(–) to display SET UP mode, then press CH ( ] )/( [ ) to move the “ > ” mark to “CH SETTING”. 1.3 Press VOL (+)/(–) to display CH SETTING s[...]

25 ADJUSTMENT (Continued) ■ BLUE SCREEN Automatically turns the screen blue if a broadcast signal is not received. 1 Press the MENU to display the MENU screen. 2 Press CH ( ] )/( [ ) to move the “ > ” mark to “SET UP”. Notes: ■ Poor reception due to weak signals, or too much noise might activate the BLUE SCREEN function despite the p[...]

26 Adjusting the CLOSED CAPTION Settings 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH ( ] )/( [ ) to move the “ > ” mark to “CLOSED CAPTION”. CAPTION TEXT OFF CH 1 CH 2 MODE: DATA: ■ If a broadcast has CLOSED CAPTION and the MUTE button is pressed, the set enters [CAPTION] mode automatically. Pressing MUTE again will return the [...]

27 Adjusting the V-CHIP Settings ■ V-CHIP • This function allows TV programs to be restricted and TV usage to be controlled based on FCC data. It prevents children from watching violent or sexual scenes that may be harmful. • Restriction of TV programs includes two ratings that contain information about the program: the MPAA rating and the TV[...]

28 [2] TV P ARENT AL GUIDELINES RA TING ⇑ age base ⇓ Adjusting the V-CHIP Settings (Continued) ⇐ content base ⇒ FV V S L D (Fantasy (Violence) (Sexual (Adult (Sexually Violence) Situation) Language) Suggestive Dialog) TV -Y (All children) TV -Y7 (Direct to Older Children) ✕ TV -G (General Audience) X TV -PG (Parental Guidance ✕✕ ✕ ?[...]

29 [ 1] MPAA RATING ■ SETTING V-CHIP Adjusting the V-CHIP Settings (Continued) 2 Press CH ( ] )/( [ ) to move the “ > ” mark to “V-CHIP BLOCK” then press VOL (+) . 3 “INPUT SECRET NO.” will be displayed. Enter the 4-digit secret No.using the channel select key. 4 Press VOL (+)/(–) to access V- CHIP select mode, then press VOL (+)[...]

30 [2] TV GUIDELINES Parent Control (V -CHIP Operation Continued) Adjusting the V-CHIP Settings (Continued) 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of [1] MPAA RATING . 2 Press CH ( ] )/( [ ) to move the “ > ” mark to “TV GUIDELINES”. 3 Press VOL (+)/(–) to access TV GUIDELINES mode. 4 Press CH ( ] )/( [ ) to move the “ > ” mark to “TV-Y7”, t[...]

31 [3] ACTIV A TE ON TO TURN ON V -CHIP BLOCK Adjusting the V-CHIP Settings (Continued) 1 Press MENU to access MENU screen. 2 Press CH ( ] )/( [ ) to move the “ > ” mark to V-CHIP BLOCK. 3 INPUT SECRET NO. will be displayed. Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the chanel select key. (Secret No. is not indicated on the display.) 4 Press MENU a[...]

32 [5] TO CHANGE THE V-CHIP BLOCK SETTING. (Secret No. is registered.) Adjusting the V-CHIP Settings (Continued) 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of [1] MPAA RATING , then “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed. 2 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD and the V-CHIP select mode will be displayed. Repeat configuration of the V-CHIP BLOCK. [6] [...]

33 CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES It is possible to enjoy video and sound by connecting VCR's and home video game systems to the terminals located on the rear of the main unit. When connecting an external device, turn off the power of the main unit and connecting device to prevent any possible damage. Example of external devices that can be [...]

34 CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES (Continued) Connecting a VCR or home video game system (AV-IN 1/2) Notes: ■ When connecting both Video input and S-Video terminals for AV-IN 1, priority is given to the S-Video input. ■ Do not connect antennas or headphones to AV-IN 2. S-Video cord To S-Video input terminal To S-Video output terminal To AV in[...]

35 CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES (Continued) Outputting video and audio (video output) It is possible to output video and audio from the set through the AV output terminal (AV-OUT). Note: ■ AV2 setting has two OUT modes: available and disavailable for speakers. ■ When using S-Video input for AV-IN 1, no video output will be made to the AV ou[...]

36 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Before calling for repair service, check the following items for possible remedies to the encountered symptoms. TV set Problem Check item Reference Pages There is no picture. There is no picture from AV-IN 1. 9 14 14 Sound Picture • Make sure the AC adapter is properly inserted in the power outlet. • Reception other than [...]

37 Antenna Problem Check item • The reception may be weak. • The state of the broadcast may also be bad. • Make sure the antenna is facing the right direction. • Make sure the outside antenna is not disconnected. The picture is not sharp. TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) The picture moves. The picture is doubled or tripled. • Make sure the ant[...]

38 SPECIFICA TIONS ITEMS LC-15A2U MODEL LCD panel 15” TFT LCD Number of pixels 921,600 pixels VGA Video color systems N358, N443, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM, PAL-60 Destination USA/Latin A/Twn TV Standard (CCIR) NTSC/PAL-M/PAL-N TV TV Tuning System PLL 181 ch. FUNCTION STEREO AV STEREO CATV 125 ch. 4-LINE COMB FILTER Yes Brightness 400 cd/m 2 Lamp [...]

39 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS (Continued) 6-5/32 (156.4) 4-1/2 (114.5) (1-31/32) ((50.0)) 1-13/16 (46.4) 1-31/28 (26.0) 1/2 (12) 13-11/32 (339.2) 4-7/8 (124.1) 4-3/4 (121.1) 1/32 (4.5) 2-5/32 (66.0) 1/8 (3.0) 7/64 (2.75) 1/8 (3.0) 1/2 (12) 1/2 (12) 1/2 (12) 1/2 (12) 9/16 (14.0) 9/16 (14.0) 9/16 (14.0) 9/16 (14.0) 9/16 (14.0) 9/16 (14.0) 9/16 (14.0) 9/16 [...]

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