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Sharp LC-15B8U-S Flat Panel Television User Manual

1. Description USER Can set your desired color HIGH White with bluish tone MIDDLE LOW White with reddish tone J When you select USER the following items are adjustable Selected item 4 button P button RED Weaker red Stronger red GREEN Weaker green Stronger green BLUE Weaker blue Stronger blue J NOTE gt lt When resetting the items in the USER setting to factory preset values perform the following procedure Press A W to select RESET in the ADVANCED screen and press ENTER Press A W to select YES and press ENTER 20 US Useful Features E Saving broadcast TV channels in the memory CH SETTING E EZ SETUP When you move to an area with different broadcasting signals you may have to set the channel numbers and the time with the EZ SETUP function To activate EZ SETUP perform the following procedure Press A W to select CH SETTING in the SETUP screen see page 17 and press ENTER Press A W to select EZ SETUP and press ENTER Press A F to select YES and press ENTER Refer to page 12 for more information on EZ SETUP Press MENU to display the Menu screen Press lt gt to select SETUP Press A W to select CH SETTING and press ENTER A N Press A W to select CH SEARCH and press ENTER E Setting the AIR CABLE It is necessary to set the receiving mode to AIR or CABLE channels to receive loc
2. 1 S Advances 1 hour 1 1 b ngg 3 00AM 4 00AM Autumn On the last Sunday in October DST finishes 1 00AM 2 00AM 1 00AM 2 00AM Rewinds 1 hour TIME DISPLAY You can display the current time on the screen POWER 6 PIC FLIP DISPLAY AV MODE SLEEP BACKLIGHT O O wa f RETURN AUDIO MUTE ONLY CC INPUT O 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of AUTO CLOCK Setting on page 13 2 Press A V to select TIME DISPLAY and press ENTER 3 Press A V to select ON or OFF and press ENTER Selected item Description ON Displays the current time on the screen OFF No display Le S 4 Press MENU to exit NOTE gt When you press DISPLAY the current time is displayed for about 10 seconds 14 GS Basic Operation Turning On and Off the Main Power POWER f a gt ap00 0 POWER WAKE UP TIMER indicator Press POWER The POWER WAKE UP TIMER indicator instantly changes from red to green and the LCD TV set is turned on On screen display D gt STEREO SAP MONO NOTE gt lt The on screen display disappears in a few seconds To turn off the main power press POWER again Standby POWER PIC FLIP DISPLAY AV MODE OOO To turn off the LCD TV set Press POWER The POWER WAKE UP TIMER indicator will turn red To turn the LCD TV set back on Press POWER again The POWER WAKE UP TIMER indi
3. is displayed In this case input the correct secret number 26 US E Changing V CHIP BLOCK settings 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of Setting V CHIP on page 25 then INPUT SECRET NO will be displayed 2 Input the 4 digit secret number by using Channel Select the V CHIP select mode will be displayed Set the V CHIP BLOCK again O gt cmmc onz MOT zrm OI ITO TE D m run gt Z QZ MP TV CA CA ST gt ZZ gt 4 E Changing or clearing the SECRET NUMBER If you forget the secret number clear the secret number as follows Upper control panel of the main unit VOIS VCH A MENU CH A VOL MENU 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of Setting V CHIP on page 25 or 1 and 2 of Canceling the V CHIP BLOCK screen while V CHIP BLOCK is activated then INPUT SECRET NO will be displayed 2 Press and hold both CH A and VOL on the main unit simultaneously until the message INPUT SECRET NO blinks 3 Press MENU to exit Useful Features Continued CLOSED CAPTION Directly setting the CLOSED CAPTION E Setting CLOSED CAPTION 010 e This LCD TV set is equipped with an internal Closed Caption EE decoder Closed Caption is a system which allows conversa O O tions narration and sound effects in TV programs and home ENTEN videos to be viewed as captions on the TV screen see the RETURN eo MENU illustration e Not all programs and videos will offer closed captioning
4. 16 9 Stretches the image horizontally to display it ina 16 9 size ZOOM Displays the center part of the image by enlarging it in the horizontal and vertical directions STRETCH Stretches the image horizontally S Image type For an image stretched vertically D g D Q For an image stretched vertically with bands at the left and right sides For a 4 3 image O g 5 Press MENU to exit NOTE gt lt The 4 3 image will be distorted on the screen when the VIEW MODE is set to 16 9 lt When CLOSED CAPTION is set to CC1 CC2 T1 or T2 ZOOM and STRETCH cannot be set for VIEW MODE e You can select a different VIEW MODE item for each input mode INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUTS and TV 28 US AUDIO ONLY When listening to music from a music program you can turn the Liquid Crystal display off and enjoy audio only MENU asl D ENU O Setting the AUDIO ee on a screen 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 of VIEW MODE 2 Press A F to select AUDIO ONLY and press ENTER 3 Press A F to select ON and press ENTER ON OFF Selected item Description ON Audio is output without screen image OFF Both screen images and audio are output J Directly setting the AUDIO ONLY 1 Press AUDIO ONLY PRESS AUDIO ONLY FOR VIDEO OFF is displayed on the
5. ENGLISH LC 15B8U FRAN AIS ESPANOL LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION T L VISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL L QUIDO TELEVISOR DE CRISTAL L QUIDO PORTUGU S AQU O S OPERATION MANUAL MODE D EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACION MANUAL DE OPERA O NOM 1245 S NYCE Bae Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency Les produits agr s ENERGY STAR sont con us pour prot ger l environnement par un rendement nerg tique sup rieur LC 15B8U OPERATION MANUAL ENGLISH ENGLISH IMPORTANT j To aid reporting in case of loss or theft please record the Model No TV s model and serial numbers in the space provided The numbers are located at the rear of the TV Serial No U S A ONLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The lightning flash with arrow head symbol CAUTION within an equilateral triangle is intended to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK alert the user to the presence of uninsulated DO NOT OPEN dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servic ing instructions in the literatur
6. Mahwah New Jersey 07430 2135 SHARP CORPORATION Gs 35 LIMITED WARRANTY Consumer Electronics Products Congratulations on your purchase Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd hereinafter called Sharp gives the following express warranty to the first consumer purchaser for this Sharp brand product when shipped in its original container and sold or distributed in Canada by Sharp or by an Authorized Sharp Dealer Sharp warrants that this product is free under normal use and maintenance from any defects in material and workmanship If any such defects should be found in this product within the applicable warranty period Sharp shall at its option repair or replace the product as specified herein This warranty shall not apply to a Any defects caused or repairs required as a result of abusive operation negligence accident improper installation or inappropriate use as outlined in the owner s manual b Any Sharp product tampered with modified adjusted or repaired by any party other than Sharp Sharp s Authorized Service Centres or Sharp s Authorized Servicing Dealers c Damage caused or repairs required as a result of the use with items not specified or approved by Sharp including but not limited to head cleaning tapes and chemical cleaning agents d Any replacement of accessories glassware consumable or peripheral items required through normal use of the product including but not limited to earphones remote
7. Make sure the BRIGHTNESS is properly adjusted 19 picture lt Fluorescent lamp may have reached the end of service 34 There is no life picture from e Make sure the S VIDEO terminal has nothing connected 32 INPUT1 2 3 lt Make sure the AUDIO ONLY is not set to ON 28 lt Make sure the volume is not set to minimum 15 There is no Make sure the sound is not set to mute 15 sound e Make sure that headphones are not connected 9 There is no lt Make sure the antenna cable is properly connected 7 8 picture or lt Bad reception could be the problem sound just noise lt Make sure the antenna cable is properly connected 7 8 Picture is lt Bad reception could be the problem not clear l lt Check color adjustment 19 20 i rhe S Check COLOR SYSTEM setting 22 improperly tinted lt Press the BACKLIGHT button or set the BACKLIGHT or 19 BRIGHTNESS settings Th r ss lt Check CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS adjustment 19 lt Fluorescent lamp may have reached the end of service 34 life lt Check the batteries of the remote control 6 Remote control does not work lt Make sure the remote sensor window is not in strong 6 lighting lt The broadcasted EDS signal may be weak Check the The clock AUTO CLOCK antenna cannot be set e Carry out EZ SETUP or Setting the CLOCK again 12 13 21 lt If EDS signal is not sent set the clock using MANUAL 13 Unit cannot be operated External influences s
8. Please look for the eq symbol to ensure that captions will be shown e The Closed Caption broadcasts can be viewed in two modes CAPTION and TEXT For each mode two channels are available CH1 and CH2 1 Press CC to display the CC TEXT screen The CAPTION mode shows subscripts of dialogs and commen taries of TV dramas and news programs while allowing a clear view of the picture The TEXT mode displays various information over the picture such as TV program schedules and weather forecasts etc that is independent of the TV programs Good morning How are you AUDIO MUTE ONLY CC INPUT CC TEXT OFF 2 Press CC to change the setting gt CC TEXT OFF CC TEXT CC1 SLEEP BACKLIGHT CC TEXT 12 lt CC TEXT T1 CC TEXT CC2 O gt gt NOTE gt MENU e CC1 CLOSED CAPTION mode for CH1 data z8 MENU CC2 CLOSED CAPTION mode for CH2 data T1 TEXT mode for CH1 data So rad INPUT T2 TEXT mode for CH2 data NOTE gt If a broadcast contains Closed Caption data and MUTE is Press MENU to display the Menu screen pressed the LCD TV set enters CLOSED CAPTION mode automatically Pressing MUTE again will return the LCD TV set gt 5 to its previous condition 2 Press b to select SETUP lt Closed Caption may malfunction white blocks strange charac ters etc if signal conditions are poor or if there are problems at 3 Press A W to select CLOSED CAPTION and pr
9. SLEEP BACKLIGHT O O METER RETURN MENU W AUDIO MUTE ONLY CC INPUT lt This LCD TV set allows you to select up to 125 channels 1 to 125 To select a channel enter a 2 or 3 digit number PIC FLIP DISPLAY AV MODE m Using Channel Select When selecting the channel using Channel Select complete input of the channel number by holding down the button for the last digit for a moment To select a 1 or 2 digit channel number e g Channel 5 Complete the following procedure within 4 seconds 1 Press the button 2 Press the button 1 Press MENU on the remote control to display the Menu 0 5 screen 2 Press lt P to select the desired menu item NOTE gt lt The cursor moves left or right lt When selecting a 1 digit channel number do not fail to press the lt The cursor indicates the selected menu item button first we 3 Press A F to select the desired item and press lt gt To select a 3 digit channel number e g Channel 115 io adjust the selected item Complete the following procedure within 4 seconds For AV MODE OPC ADVANCED and RESET press ENTER to display the setting screen Press the button 2 Press the button TECH _ A DYNAMIC 1 11 o B c B 3 Press the button 115 R R NOTE gt 4 Press MENU RETURN to return to the previous screen lt The 3 digit channel number can be selected only when the or
10. TV mode The LCD TV set is factory set to comply with the color system in the United States NTSC N358 For Brazil PAL M Argentina PAL N or Uruguay PAL N adjust the color system before using the LCD TV set 22 Us Useful Features Continued V CHIP Settings E V CHIP e 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 lt Restriction of TV programs includes two ratings that contain information about the program the MPAA Motion Picture Association of America rating and the TV Parental Guidelines The MPAA rating is restricted by age TV Parental Guidelines are restricted by age and content lt Since a TV program may use either the MPAA rating or the TV Guidelines both should be adjusted for complete control MPAA rating Rating Description G GENERAL AUDIENCES All ages admitted f PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED Some material may not be suitable for children age PG 13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 based R RESTRICTED Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian NC 17 NO ONE 17 AND
11. color temperature to give a better white balance following settings SLEEP BACKLIGHT SLEEP O em O O gt a J RETURN MENU z8 AUDIO MUTE ONLY CC INPUT OO 0 0 le S Press MENU to display the Menu screen Press lt gt to select PICTURE Press lt gt to select AUDIO Press A F to select ADVANCED and press ENTER You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the oe O D Press MENU to display the Menu screen Press A W to select a specific adjustment item PICTURE IC AV OP BA Xe BR C 0 CPL TI 4 Press lt gt to adjust the item to the desired position SH AD RE 5 Press MENU to exit 4 Press A W to select COLOR TEMP and press Selected item button P button ENTER TREBLE For weaker treble For stronger treble BASS For weaker bass For stronger bass BALANCE Decrease audio from Decrease audio from L the right speaker the left speaker NOTE gt e The items on the AUDIO menu cannot be set when headphones are not used and INPUT3 SELECT is set to OUT DX VAO When resetting all adjustment items to factory preset values perform the following procedure 5 Press A Y to select the desired item and press ENTER ENTER Press A W to select RESET in the AUDIO screen and press Press A W to select YES and press ENTER 6 Press MENU to exit Selected item
12. controls AC adapters batteries temperature probe stylus trays filters belts ribbons cables and paper e Any cosmetic damage to the surface or exterior that has been defaced or caused by normal wear and tear f Any damage caused by external or environmental conditions including but not limited to transmission line power line voltage or liquid spillage g Any product received without appropriate model serial number and CSA cUL markings h Any products used for rental or commercial purposes Any installation setup and or programming charges gt Should this Sharp product fail to operate during the warranty period warranty service may be obtained upon delivery of the Sharp product together with proof of purchase and a copy of this LIMITED WARRANTY statement to an Authorized Sharp Service Centre or an Authorized Sharp Servicing Dealer In home warranty service may be provided at Sharp s discretion on any Sharp television with the screen size of 27 or larger and on any Sharp Over the Range Microwave Oven This warranty constitutes the entire express warranty granted by Sharp and no other dealer service centre or their agent or employee is authorized to extend enlarge or transfer this warranty on behalf of Sharp To the extent the law permits Sharp disclaims any and all liability for direct or indirect damages or losses or for any incidental special or consequential damages or loss of profits resulting from a defect in
13. having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Continued WH 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 and laundry tub swimming pool and in a wet basement Stand Do not place the product on an unstable cart stand tripod or table Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall resulting in serious personal injuries as well as 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 manufactur er s instructions Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufac turer 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 Ventilation The vents and other openings
14. 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 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 The Liquid Crystal 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 Liquid Crystal panel breaks Heat sources Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators heaters stoves and other heat generating products including amplifiers The Liquid Crystal 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 GS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Continued E If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Sect
15. ired or N A Latin America TV ch US ch US ch Auto System pn saa Mar Brazil Color PAL M NTSC N358 World Multi Set color system to SECAM TV ch US ch US ch Auto System PAL M see page 22 PAL 60 Argentina Color PAL N NTSC N358 World Multi Set color system to Uruguay TV ch US ch US ch Auto System PAL N see page 22 EZ SETUP With AUTO CLOCK Setting EZ SETUP during the First Power On 4 Press ENTER to access START EZ SETUP mode Press A T to select YES and press ENTER E When you turn on the LCD TV set for the first time it will NOTE automatically memorize the broadcasting channels and if clock e If you want to stop the EZ SETUP process once it has Please perform the following instructions before you press started press MENU and it will be canceled If you want to POWER set up again please refer to CH SETTING on page 21 1 Insert the batteries into the remote control See page 6 2 Connect the antenna cable to the LCD TV set See page 7 3 Connect the AC cord to the AC INPUT terminal of the LCD TV set and plug in the AC cord to the wall outlet See page 8 POWER The tuner will automatically search for the broadcasting and cable TV channels The channel number will automatically increase when it appears POWER SLEEP PICFLIP DISPLAY AV MODE PLEASE WAIT BACKLIGHT AUTO PROGRAMMING O seu 9 gt Du 0 Vs AUDIO MUTE ONLY CC IN
16. 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 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 unauthorized parts can result in fire electric shock and or other danger H 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 H 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 Polarization This AC cord may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug
17. screen l Y FOR VIDEO OFF 2 Press AUDIO ONLY again The screen image will disappear 3 Press AUDIO ONLY again The screen image will be displayed again BLUE SCREEN This function automatically turns the screen blue if no broadcast signal or no input signal is received 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 of VIEW MODE 2 Press A F to select BLUE SCREEN and press ENTER 3 Press A F to select ON and press ENTER ON 4 Press MENU to exit NOTE gt When received signals are weak or interfered with by some other signals the BLUE SCREEN function may be activated To watch the TV under such conditions set BLUE SCREEN to OFF Useful Features Continued SLEEP TIMER You can set the SLEEP TIMER to automatically turn off the TV POWER PICFLIP DISPLAY AV MODE SLEEP BACKLIGHT O Hep RETURN MENU AUDIO MUTE ONLY CC INPUT Setting the SLEEP TIMER on the Menu screen 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen 2 Press lt gt to select OPTION 3 Press A Y to select SLEEP TIMER and press ENTER 4 Press A W 4 gt to select 30MIN 6OMIN 90MIN 120MIN 150MIN or OFF and press ENTER BD Press MENU to exit NOTE gt e After you set the SLEEP TIMER pressing POWER on the main unit or POWER on the remote control will cancel the SLEEP TIMER setting lt 5 minutes before the SLEEP TIMER
18. to resolve conflict nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on the screen f General Considered acceptable for all age groups Appropriate viewing for the entire family contains very little violence physical verbal or emotional a Aia Parental Guidance Intended for a general audience but may not be suitable for younger children under the age of 8 because it could contain controversial themes or issues Over 14 Years Could contain themes where violence is one of the dominant elements of the storyline but it must be integral to the development of plot or character Language usage could be profane and nudity present within the context of the theme Adults Intended for viewers 18 years and older and might contain depictions of violence which while related to the development of plot character or themes are intended for adult viewing Could contain graphic language and portrayals of sex and nudity Canadian French ratings Description General All ages and children contains minimal direct violence but may be integrated into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner General but inadvisable for young children May be viewed by a wide public audience but i could contain scenes disturbing to children under 8 who cannot distinguish between imaginary and real situations Recommended for viewing with parent age based Over 13 years Could contain scenes of frequ
19. 0 6 Ibs 4 8 kg Typical time for power output decrease of about one half assuming continuous use in a room with normal lighting normal brightness and temperature at 77 F 25 C Dimensional Drawings e The dimensional drawings are shown on the inside back cover BAS 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 34 GS Calling for Service For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Service or to obtain product literature accessories supplies or customer assistance please call 1 800 BE SHARP LIMITED WARRANTY CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product the Product when shipped in its original container will be free from defective workmanship and materials and agrees that it will at its option either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period s set forth below This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item s set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or
20. Cables n n 10 CLOSED CAPTION 4556 adane aa naga aga ang aia 27 Part Names of the Remote Control 11 VIEW MODE taa aaa praene daa naga a ai setelan a aa 28 TV Signals in Your Region 40es0esanesansn aranana nen nnanen 11 AUDIO TONEY anne pa maea gana ab na aaa a daka 28 EZ SETUP With AUTO CLOCK Setting cnaaanani 12 BLUE SCREEN isa daa ae saga a a akuan alad a aa 28 EZ SETUP during the First Power On 12 SLEEP TIMERS iecniiadnntninarasanaaniias 29 Setting the CLOCK sccsc ses ccccesscestescsenttecesccecsscseecessetecentects 13 WAKE UP TIMERS c scevacsccataanstethstavsecnenteasbeatenteautt iets 29 AUTO CLOCK Setting side bete hate 13 NOSIGNAL OFF 5 aa banta akak aan a hie 30 MANUAL CLOCK Settings 13 NO OPERATION OFF saa aranana gagian basani 30 TIME DISPLAY ni pu us coi Anite an ag aa Aga GEN agi 14 PICTURE PUR aaa kaa aaa ne aa a ag a rite 30 Basic Op rati0n s ssasas54nasa58 55 GENRE DENE NA NENGA NASA BANGKA YE NAH 14 Connecting External Devices 31 Turning On and Off the Main Power see 14 Example of External Devices that can be Connected 31 Stand OY sasae aa a aaa ANA ka kang NG A aa a gaga aa a 14 Outputting Video and Audio Video Output 31 Switching the Input Modes Connecting to the INPUT1 2 3 Terminals 32 INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUTS TV eriein 15 Troubleshooting oo sseciscctscecssctveentecceseceecececsscestoeeceeresseeteees 33 SOUNA VOUE kara aana Kn aa ah a a Aa a a Avie dead 15
21. DE STANDARD gt AV MODE DYNAMIC AV MODE GAME lt AV MODE MOVIE lt AV MODE DYNAMIC FIXED OPC Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen O SLEEP BACKLIGHT O O sh are RETURN MENU AUDIO MUTE ONLY CC INPUT O Press MENU to display the Menu screen Press gt to select PICTURE Press A W to select OPC and press ENTER A OQO N Press A W to select ON or OFF and press ENTER Selected item Description ON Automatically adjusts the brightness OFF No adjustment J 5 Press MENU to exit 4 A Selected item Description STANDARD Changing image settings to standard values DYNAMIC For a clear cut image emphasizing high contrast for sports viewing DYNAMIC FIXED Changing image settings to factory preset values No adjustments are allowed MOVIE Controlling the contrast to enable easier viewing of dark images GAME Controlling the brightness of video games and other images for easier S viewing J 18 US NOTE gt e When setting to ON the OPC indicator lights up green senses the surrounding light and automatically adjusts the backlight brightness Make sure no object obstructs the OPC sensor which could affect its ability to sense surrounding light Basic Adjustment Settings Continued BACKLIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the picture O SLEEP BACKLIGHT O E
22. E To mute the sound Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound The MUTE mark 0X is displayed for 4 seconds ox Press MUTE or VOL to turn the sound back to the previous level The mute function is automatically turned off when any of the following buttons are pressed POWER MUTE VOL or MTS VOLUME TA 11111 ER NOTE gt e When VOL is pressed in the Mute mode the sound turns on and the volume indicator is displayed e The Mute function is canceled when POWER is pressed To select MTS Multichannel TV Sound Press MTS to display the MTS screen 2 Press MTS to select the MTS settings STEREO stereo audio SAP secondary audio program MONO monophonic audio P STEREO lt ON AIR SAP lt ON AIR MONO NOTE gt lt ON AIR appears when a STEREO or SAP broadcast is being aired Gs 15 Basic Operation Continued Changing Channels Selecting Menu Items Dr The menus can be used to adjust the various settings of the LCD TV set Select the desired menu item by following the Af St steps below See the next page for each Menu screen Leh O NOTE gt lt The items displayed differ depending on the setting conditions lt The item selected is displayed in yellow wis Settings most recently adjusted will be saved in memory You can select channels using Channel Select or E Using the remote control CH A V POWER
23. GUAGE 550ss5 nenen sa senep een napas 12 22 Page VIEW MODE 5555 reng ena en paes anga isan 28 AUDIO ONL Y sagang se genta aaa anibani 28 BLUE SCREEN sieer ieee 28 SL EPSTIMER 22 ere tester 29 WAKE UP TIMER 5 556 aane gan nean ka 29 NO SIGNAL OFF 545 nanas asang na ananeng 30 NO OPERATION OFF 30 PICTURE FLIP ss 30 Basic Adjustment Settings AV MODE AV MODE gives you preset options to choose from to best match the image based on room brightness and playback software used PIC FLIP DISPLAY AV MODE SLEEP BACKLIGHT O O MENU RETURN MENU Press MENU to display the Menu screen Press to select PICTURE Press A W to select AV MODE and press ENTER N a Press A W to select the desired setting and press ENTER STANDARD DYNAMIC DYNAMIC FIXED MOVIE GAME 5 Press MENU to exit NOTE gt lt You can select a different AV MODE item for each input mode For example select STANDARD for TV input and DYNAMIC for VIDEO input e When AV MODE is set to DYNAMIC FIXED NO PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS AVAILABLE IN DYNAMIC FIXED is dis played and the items in the PICTURE screen except OPC and ADVANCED cannot be set Directly setting the AV MODE Press AV MODE 2 Before the AV MODE display disappears press AV MODE again and select your desired setting lt Each time you press AV MODE the mode changes as shown below AV MO
24. K CONTENT are automatically blocked unless you manually set BLOCK CONTENT 1 User setting 2 Block table content based TV Y7 BLOCK TV G BLOCK TV PG BLOCK TV 14 BLOCK TV MA BLOCK BLOCK CONTENT DLSVFV F Select Auto bock ME block NOTE gt lt Age based ratings can be modified by the content based ratings but only in the combinations indicated by an X in the table above e Choosing a lower age based rating blocks the higher age based ratings regardless of content rating settings lt If you set TV Y or TV Y7 to BLOCK BLOCK CONTENT will display all items GS 23 Useful Features Continued Canadian Rating Systems e The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio Television and Telecommunications Commission CRTC policy on violence in television programing e While violence is the most important content element to be rated the structure developed takes into consideration other program content like language nudity sexuality and mature themes e When setting the V CHIP on the Canadian system you can choose either the Canadian English ratings or the Canadian French ratings Canadian English ratings Description Children Intended for younger children under the age of 8 years Pays careful attention to themes that could threaten their sense of security and well being Children over 8 years old Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred acceptable or only way
25. PUT The LCD TV set will automatically switch to searching for EDS signals If EDS signals are received the channel number and time will be displayed and then the screen shown in step 5 appears 1 Press POWER on the upper side of the main unit to ses peer turn on the TV The SELECT LANGUAGE screen will PLEASE WAIT be displayed Press A W to select ENGLISH ESPANOL Spanish or FRANCAIS French NOW SEARCHING TIME ENGLISH 5 Once EZ SETUP is completed the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed 2 2 Press ENTER to access CH SETTING mode Press A F to select ON or OFF When you select ON the LCD TV set will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels P gt STEREO SAP ON MONO 11 53AM OFF NOTE gt NOTE gt e Do not let the EZ SETUP screen remain unattended for a long time e If you select OFF EZ SETUP will be canceled e If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region please refer to page 21 for more information on manually memo rizing the channels using CH SETTING 3 Le ALES to a r a mode e It may be difficult to preset when the broadcasting signals are ress to select or i weak the channel cycle frequency is incorrect or the frequency When you select ON the LCD TV set will jamming is occurring around the area Please refer to page 21 for automatically adjust the clock to search time signals more informati
26. S signal carrier in your area press lt gt to select the channel and press ENTER DISPLAY EDS CH lt 4AUTOD When set to AUTO CLOCK the current time is acquired automatically when the main power is turned OFF This function will not work when EDS CH is not set E Backup The clock function is maintained for about 5 minutes even when the AC cord has been shut off due to a power outage or when moving the LCD TV set Since about 30 minutes are required to charge the backup power supply it may not be possible to maintain the clock function if the charging time is excessively short If the clock setting has been reset repeat the procedures on this page NOTE gt CLOCK The AUTO CLOCK setting may take from several minutes to an hour depending on the number of channels to receive and signal status EDS CH lt AUTO gt If there are no channels with EDS signals or the antenna signal is weak the AUTO CLOCK Setting may not operate In such a case the message EDS CH IS NOT AVAILABLE appears and the CLOCK setting screen in step 4 in AUTO CLOCK Setting is displayed Refer to MANUAL CLOCK Setting to set the clock manually EDS CH lt Not AUTO gt If the channel you have selected for EDS CH is wrong or the EDS signal carrier is weak or when there is no broadcast the AUTO CLOCK Setting may not operate In such cases the message EDS CH XXX EDS DATA IS NOT AVAILABLE appears and the CLOCK
27. SP CINCANONS sarasa sasana 020 dd ns ccecenayy nessa ras ess tenta 34 Changing Channels ss raisaasiis unekke an agi Ana NE aan 16 Calling for Service 35 Selecting Menu Items 16 LIMITED WARRANTY cccccsecesseeeesseeeeesneeeeseeeeeneneeeens 35 Dimensional Drawings e The dimensional drawings for the LCD TV set are shown on the inside back cover Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the LCD TV set Wireless remote control AC cord LC 15B8U Sa NOTE gt e The AC cord enclosed in this product is for 110 125V For using it on the 125 240V AC please consult the following SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 6100 Blue Lagoon Drive Suite 230 Miami Florida 33126 U S A Preparation Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Before using the LCD TV set for the first time install the two AAA size batteries supplied in the remote control When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate replace the batteries with new AAA size batteries 1 Open the battery cover 2 Insert two AAA size batteries 3 Close the battery cover E Slide the cover while E Place batteries with their Engaging the lower pressing the part terminals corresponding claw with the remote to the and control close the indications in the battery cover compartment A Caution Precautions regarding batteries E Improper use of batteries can res
28. UNDER ADMITTED X X is an older rating that is unified with NC 17 but may be encoded in the data of older movies MPAA rating Example 1 Example 2 f sa wU tt 2 Block tabl ple lt 1 User settin 2 Block table PG 13 in the age based rating is Sor seming on Nai to R in the age based rating is FREE g Not to blocked this will also we Sea block blocked this will also automatically pac automatically block the higher PG Notto plock the higher ratings NC 17 and PG block ratings R NC 17 and X PG 13 BLOCK Select X PG 13 age Not to R BLOCK pute R gLock based Select NC 17 BLOCK Faye NC 17 BLOCK Auto x BLOCK A x BLOCK block NOTE gt lt The MPAA rating is only age based TV parental guidelines lt content based gt FV V S L D Rating Fantasy Violence Sexual Adult Sexually Violence Situation Language Suggestive Dialog TV Y All children x x x x x TV Y7 Direct to Older Children x x x x xI TV G General Audience x x x x age based TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested x x x TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned x x x TV MA Mature Audience Only x x x x The content rating can be set but this rating is not normally broadcast by TV stations X The content rating can be set TV parental guidelines Example When TV Y7 in the age based rating is set to BLOCK the higher ratings TV G TV PG TV 14 and TV MA will also be blocked automatically In addition D L S V and FV in BLOC
29. ally broadcast TV programs 5 Press ENTER The tuner will search through all available SLEEP BACKLIGHT x O oo O channels in your area and add them to the TV memory MENU 8 f 2 RETURN MENU O w 0 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen PSTEREO MONO 2 Press gt to select SETUP NOTE gt 7 7 e To interrupt CH SEARCH press MENU RETURN CH SEARCH will 3 Press A to select CH SETTING and press ENTER stop at the current channel and will not add any higher channels 4 Press A F to select AIR CABLE and press ENTER E Adding weak or additional channels or erasing Press A W to select the desired setting and press ENTER unwanted channels from TV memory Individual settings of programs can be adjusted SLEEP BACKLIGHT Se O lt O iw p a RETURN MENU 5 Press MENU to exit OS 0000 NOTE gt e Receivable channels of the LCD TV set are AIR channels CABLE channels 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of Saving broadcast TV channels VHF 2 through 13 1 HRC and IRC in the memory UHF 14 through 69 2 through 125 STD HRC and IRC 2 Press A Y to select CH MEMORY and press ENTER 3 Press A F to move the cursor to CHANNEL and use lt gt or Channel Select to select the desired channel to be added or erased 4 Press A Y to move the cursor to SKIP and use 4 gt to select ON or OFF 5 Press MENU to exit NOTE gt lt If CH SEARCH is performe
30. axial cable N Antenna cable commercially available B Separate VHF and or UHF antennas UHF antenna VHF 300 ohm antenna twin lead Combiner not supplied 00 hm twin lead 75 ohm or coaxial cable NOTICE F type connector F type connector should be finger tightened only When connecting the RF cable to the LCD TV set do not tighten F type connector with tools If tools are used it may cause damage to your LCD TV set breaking of internal circuit etc 75 ohm coaxial cable Preparation Continued Antenna Connection Continued CABLE TV CATV CONNECTION A 75 ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the LCD TV set for easy hookup When connecting the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the LCD TV set screw the 75 ohm cable to the ANT terminal e Some cable TV companies offer premium pay channels Since the signals of these premium pay channels are scrambled a cable TV converter descrambler is generally provided to the subscriber by the cable TV company This converter descrambler is necessary for normal viewing of the scrambled channels Set your TV to channel 3 or 4 typically one of these channels is used If this is unknown consult your cable TV company For more specific instructions on installing cable TV consult your cable TV company One possible method of utilizing the converter descrambler provided by your cable TV company is explained below Please note An RF sw
31. bserve warnings All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely Follow instructions All operating instructions must be followed Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer Use of inadequate attachments can result in accidents 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 For units designed to operate on batteries or another power source refer to the operating instructions H AC cord protection The AC cord must be routed properly to prevent people from stepping on it or objects from resting on it Check the cord at the plugs and product E Overloading Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords Overloading can cause fire or electric shock 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 E 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 Repair lf any of the following conditions occurs unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet and request a qualified service
32. cator will turn green Basic Operation Continued Switching the Input Modes INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 TV SLEEP O BACKLIGHT O O a D AUDIO MUTE ONLY CC INPUT O 1 Turn on the power of the connected video equipment 2 Press INPUT to select the applicable input source The screen changes in order of INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 and TV mode each time INPUT is pressed INPUT 1 mode INPUT1 480P INPUT2 mode INPUT2 INPUT3 mode INPUT3 TV mode 2 NOTE gt lt INPUT1 Used for video equipment connected to the COMPONENT input terminals lt INPUT2 Used for video equipment connected to the INPUT2 termi nals The S video input terminal is additionally provided for the INPUT2 terminal If both the S video terminal and normal video terminals are connected with cables the S video input terminal takes priority e INPUT3 OUTPUT INPUT3 mode is used to adjust the preset settings and IN or OUT can be selected INPUTS indication is not displayed when OUT is selected For details on setting INPUT3 SELECT see page 22 Sound Volume E To adjust the volume AUDIO MUTE ONLY CC INPUT 000 OOF PIC FLIP DISPLAY AV MODE BACKLIGHT Press VOL to increase the sound volume The bar indicator shifts right VOLUME 50 NIUNNNANANN NANA ANNA NANA LETT LL teat Press VOL to decrease the sound volume The bar indicator shifts left VOLUME 10 111111 GP eg ag NA a nan
33. change the setting PU FLIP NORMAL gt PICTURE FLIP MIRROR PICTURE FLIP UPSIDE DOWN PICTURE FLIP ROTATE NORMAL Normal image orientation MIRROR To display mirror images for special uses JGA ROTATE To display rotated images for special uses ogv ABC UPSIDE DOWN To display upside down images for special uses VBC Connecting External Devices You can enjoy picture and sound by connecting a VCR or a home video game system to the terminals located on the rear of the main unit When connecting an external device turn off the POWER of the main unit first to prevent any possible damage Example of External Devices that can be Connected To INPUT1 terminal lt Example gt e DVD Player etc If your external device has a component terminal COMPONENT connection is recommended you can view high quality pictures To INPUT3 OUTPUT terminal lt Example gt e VCR e Laser disc player NOTE gt lt For the cable use a commercially available audio video cable To INPUT2 terminal lt Example gt SS e Camcorder aus e Home video game system RO PUT37 INI OUTI Lour If your external device has an S video terminal S VIDEO connection is recommended lt Only connect audio video signals to INPUT2 and INPUT3 OUTPUT terminals C
34. d again the previously memorized channels will be lost S 21 Useful Features Continued SETUP SLEEP O BACKLIGHT O lt O MENU RETURN gep MENU AUDIO MUTE ONLY CC INPUT O Press MENU to display the Menu screen Press lt gt to select SETUP Press A W to select the desired item and press ENTER SETUP AAN 4 Press A Y to change the setting and press ENTER Press MENU to exit Selected item Factory setting Setting options MTS STEREO Stereo audio SAP Secondary audio program MONO Monophonic audio INPUT3 SELECT IN INPUT3 OUTPUT terminals selected as input terminals OUT q FAO Line output is selected output volume is fixed speaker output is available OUT aX VAO Line output is selected output volume is variable speaker output is mute COLOR SYSTEM TV mode N358 PAL M PAL N INPUT mode INPUT2 INPUT3 N358 N443 PAL PAL M PAL N SECAM PAL60 AUTO e When the INPUT1 COMPONENT mode is selected this function cannot be set LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL FRAN AIS INPUT3 SELECT cannot be set when INPUT3 is selected in WAKE UP TIMER in the OPTION menu e For details about the following items refer to each indicated page CH SETTING ia CLOCK rares V CHIP BLOCK silah Page 21 Pages 13 and 14 Pages 23 to 26 CLOSED CAPTION Page 27 lt
35. defaced which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse abnormal service or handling or which has been altered or modified in design or construction In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD S FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described herein or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on behalf of Sharp The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser Correction of defects in the manner and for the period of time described herein shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims whether based on contract negligence strict liability or otherwise In no ev
36. displays in this manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual appearance lt Depending on the setting condition such as an input mode it may not be possible to adjust or set some items In such cases a message will be displayed on the menu setting screen PICTURE CPR AUDIO SETUP OPTION PICTURE LA A a TA JANI AV MODE DYNAMIC T gt W10wWOwWO mor ODO gt rv PEN ENTER PURE TURN MENU The bar above is an operational guide for the remote control The bar will change in accordance with each menu setting screen o ADI SETUP OPTION MMEN U SETUP PICTURE AUDIO EMEN U IOPTION PICTURE AUDIO SETUP Page AV MODE 255 18 ORR aaa E naas NB E E E E E 18 BACKLIGHT 5555 atangan esse mener 19 CONTRAST 15 asanes sega si aee bengang nag anna 19 BRIGHTNESS naa a ingan ai aka ana kaa 19 COLOR aana E une ner 19 MINT sacrement ai 19 SHARPNESS 19 ADVANCED is 20 RESET segan ka Se me 19 Page TREBLE oi sasae aga Ena aaa aa se ees aana 20 BASS angan ga aa nges a aa agak aaa na es 20 BALANG E 56 scies aaa an aan ag gaen sesak 20 RESET sinata aguna ag a Ta aga agan ag aa a KEN 20 Page CH SETTING ue 21 MTS Sens pu An in 15 22 CLOCK aaa anggana kaa aaa gega baka nagan 13 14 INPUTS SELECT 2525 22 V CHIP BLOCK 0 0 0 cccceceeceeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeees 23 26 CLOSED CAPTION 55 aaa agin aapa nadyan 27 COLOR SYSTEM usines 11 22 LAN
37. e accompanying the product 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 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT CAUTION DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART STAND TRIPOD BRACKET OR TABLE THE PRODUCT MAY FALL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT USE ONLY WITH A CART STAND TRIPOD BRACKET OR TABLE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE PRODUCT FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT AND USE MOUNTING ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER A PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION SHOULD BE MOVED WITH CARE QUICK STOPS EXCESSIVE FORCE AND UNEVEN SURFACES MAY CAUSE THE PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION TO OVERTURN WARNING FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment USA ONLY Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as cl
38. ent shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Model Specific Section Your Product Model Number amp Description LC 15B8U LCD Color Television Be sure to have this information available when you need service for your Product Warranty Period for this Product One 1 year parts and labor from the date of purchase Additional Item s Excluded from Warranty Coverage if any Non rechargeable batteries Where to Obtain Service From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer call Sharp toll free at 1 800 BE SHARP What to do to Obiain Service Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available If you ship the Product be sure it is insured and packaged securely TO OBTAIN PRODUCT INFORMATION CALL 1 800 BE SHARP OR VISIT www sharpusa com SHARP SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza
39. ent violent scenes and therefore recommended for viewing with parent Over 16 years Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence Over 18 years Only for adult viewing Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme violence 24 US Useful Features Continued V CHIP Settings Continued 6 Setting BLOCK CONTENT TV GUIDELINES V CHIP settings allow you to set MPAA rating TV GUIDE LINES Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings 2 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of Setting V CHIP Press A V to select TV GUIDELINES and press E Setting V CHIP ENTER FEES w ol o Q a P O u O 3 Press A F to select BLOCK CONTENT and press O O nee MENU TV Y BLOCK z8 D 7 O amp TV Y7 BLOCK TV G BLOCK O S te T Vv P B L 6 C K TV 1 BLOCK TV M BLOCK LOC ONTEN D L V_FV Press MENU to display the Menu screen Press 4P to select SETUP 4 Press A F to select the desired item and press lt gt Press A W to select V CHIP BLOCK and press ENTER to select BLOCK or unblock WON a INPUT SECRET NO will be displayed Input the 4 digit secret number by using Channel Select NOTE gt lt When you input the secret number for the first time press ENTER to register Otherwise continue to step 5 UH HAH 5 Press MENU to exit 5 Press A F to select the desired item and press ENTER 6 Pres
40. enu screen 2 Press lt gt to select OPTION 3 Press A F to select NO SIGNAL OFF and press ENTER 4 Press A W to select ENABLE and press ENTER ENABLE DISABLE 5 Press MENU to exit NOTE gt DISABLE is factory preset value e This function can work only in TV mode e If interfered with by other broadcast or radio waves NO SIGNAL OFF may not work properly even when the broadcast is over NO OPERATION OFF When set to ENABLE the power will automatically shut down if there is no operation for 3 hours Repeat steps 1 and 2 of NO SIGNAL OFF 2 Press A F to select NO OPERATION OFF and press ENTER 3 Press A W to select ENABLE and press ENTER ENABLE DISABLE lt 5 minutes before the power shuts down remaining time is displayed every minute 4 Press MENU to exit NOTE gt DISABLE is factory preset value 30 GS PICTURE FLIP You can set the orientation of the picture Setting the PICTURE FLIP on the MENU screen PIC FLIP DISPLAY AV MODE SLEEP BACKLIGHT O im O xeha O WF 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 of NO SIGNAL OFF 2 Press A Y to select PICTURE FLIP and press ENTER 3 Press A Y to select the desired mode and press ENTER NORMAL MIRROR ROTATE UPSIDE DOWN 4 Press MENU to exit Directly setting the PICTURE FLIP 1 Press PIC FLIP to display the PICTURE FLIP screen 2 Press PIC FLIP to
41. eo cable commercially available Component cable commercially available a S Video Audio Video cable commercially available Video Audio L Audio R Video Audio L Audio R INPUT3 OUTPUT terminal NOTE gt 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 synthesized pictures by connecting two or more external devices When connecting an external device use care to connect the video and audio cables to the corresponding terminals Only when 4801 480P 5761 576P 720P or 10801 signal is received picture can be displayed 32 US Troubleshooting E Before calling for repair services make the following checks for possible remedies to the encountered symptoms CLOCK Setting LCD TV set Problem Check item Reference page lt Make sure the AC cord is properly inserted in the power 8 outlet sea s 4 lt Reception other than those of broadcasting stations can pic a be considered Soung lt Make sure the input mode is set to TV 15 lt Make sure the POWER switch of the main unit is on 14 There is no lt
42. ess the broadcast source This does not necessarily indicate a ENTER problem with the LCD TV set lt If any button is pressed to call up the on screen display while viewing a Closed Caption broadcast the closed captions will disappear momentarily 4 cee eee the CLOSED CAPTION seling lt If no TEXT broadcast is being received while viewing in the TEXT mode the screen may become blank for some programs Should this occur switch the CLOSED CAPTION mode to OFF lt If you select CC1 CC2 T1 or T2 or MUTE is pressed while VIEW MODE is set to ZOOM or STRETCH VIEW MODE will be changed to 4 3 or 16 9 automatically NOTE gt e CC1 CLOSED CAPTION mode for CH1 data CC2 CLOSED CAPTION mode for CH2 data T1 TEXT mode for CH1 data T2 TEXT mode for CH2 data 5 Press MENU to exit GS 27 Useful Features Continued VIEW MODE You can select the picture display size for the playback image of the DVD player from the following four modes 4 3 16 9 ZOOM and STRETCH SLEEP BACKLIGHT 5 MENU af MENU O S INPUT Press MENU to display the Menu screen Press lt gt to select OPTION Press A W to select VIEW MODE and press ENTER N a Press A W to select the desired setting and press ENTER STRETCH Selected item Description 4 3 Displays the image in a 4 3 size
43. et the volume at a high level Hearing experts advise against extended listening at high volume levels Part Names of Main Unit Continued Terminals Rear View Carrying handle AC INPUT AC 110 240 V Round lock for Kensington Security Standard slot ANT INPUT1 AUDIO R lity k COMPONENT M JE VIDEO A 2 INPUT3 AUDIO L OUTPUT L AUDIO R Il 6 23 3g Eg is How to Fix the Cables S VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R Using the Kensington Lock e This LCD TV set has a Kensington Security Standard slot for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System Refer to the information that came with the system for instructions on how to use it to secure the LCD TV set Antenna terminal INPUT2 Secure cables and cords with the supplied cable clamp so that they do not get caught when mounting the cover 10 Us Pull down the hook to open the cover Cable clamp Part Names of the Remote Control POWER p 14 Switches the Liquid Crystal Television power on or standby PIC FLIP p 30 7 Sets the orientation of the picture SLEEP p 29 Sets the sleep timer MENU RETURN p 16 Returns to the previous screen ENTER Executes a command MUTE p 15 Mutes the sound AUDIO ONLY p 28 Outpu
44. he LCD TV set tilt the screen up to 2 5 degrees forward or 10 degrees backward Please adjust the angle so that the LCD TV set can be watched most comfortably Speaker _ Headphone jack Q Plug the headphone mini plug into the headphone jack located on the front of the main unit OPC Optical Picture Control indicator The OPC indicator lights up green when OPC is set to ON See page 18 POWER WAKE UP TIMER indicator POWER WAKE UP TIMER 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 and orange when the wake up timer is set the indicator will light when in the standby mode Speaker OPC Optical Picture Control sensor Remote sensor NOTE gt e INPUT CH Y A VOL and MENU on the main unit have the same functions as the same buttons on the remote control Fundamentally this operation manual provides a description based on operation using the remote control Listening with Headphones E Plug the headphone mini plug into the headphone jack located on the front of the main unit V On screen display VOLUME 20 NINI NNNNNNN Adjust the sound volume Headphones using VOL on the remote control e Headphones are not included in the supplied accessories e No sound is heard from the main unit speakers when a headphone mini plug is connected into the headphone jack e Do not s
45. hts up orange while in the standby mode e Be sure to adjust the clock with CLOCK in SETUP before setting SLEEP TIMER and WAKE UP TIMER e You can output the picture and sound of the external device with the WAKE UP TIMER function Make sure that the external device turns on at the time you specified lt The CHANNEL setting for WAKE UP TIMER changes in the following order INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 TV AIR or CABLE The skipped channels cannot be selected e When not using LCD TV set for a long period of time either turn the main power off or set WAKE UP TIMER to OFF lt When WAKE UP TIMER has been set to ON the TV is turned on at the set time every day until it is set to OFF After the TV has been turned ON by WAKE UP TIMER SLEEP TIMER is automatically set to 120 minutes for safety reason The time that is currently set can be checked on the screen by pressing DISPLAY lt When the time set for WAKE UP TIMER is reached when the power is on the TV changes to the set channel The volume does not change at this time Gs 29 Useful Features Continued NO SIGNAL OFF The NO SIGNAL OFF function allows you to save energy When set to ENABLE the power will automatically shut down if no signal inputs for 5 minutes PIC FLIP DISPLAY AV MODE O SLEEP BACKLIGHT O O METER RETURN MENU 1 Press MENU to display the M
46. ion 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT ELECTRIC NEC SECTION 810 20 SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NEC ART 250 PART H Lightning For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for a long period of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power line surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal To prevent fire never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the TV set T
47. itch provided with two inputs A and B is required not supplied A position on the RF switch not supplied You can view all unscrambled channels by using the TV s channel keys B position on the RF switch not supplied You can view the scrambled channels via the converter descrambler by using the converter s channel keys RF switch not supplied Two set Ds Cable TV line Cable TV ANNEE descrambler not supplied NOTE gt lt Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter RF switch or combiner that might be required Power Connection AC INPUT terminal AC 110 240 V Plug the AC cord into the main unit and then put it through the cable holder Wall outlet 10 game AC cord NOTE gt lt Use a commercially available AC plug adapter if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet lt Unplug the AC cord from the LCD TV set and wall outlet when LCD TV set is not to be used for a long period of time 8 CD Part Names of the Main Unit WH How to adjust the angle Upper control panel CH Channel V A INPUT VOL Volume MENU POWER y a MOH ME VY CH NA MENU INPUT POWER QIO QIO O 0 Tilt the display by grabbing onto the carrying handle while securely holding down the stand with your other hand To change the vertical angle of t
48. k properly if the remote sensor window is in 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 6 Gs Preparation Continued Antenna Connection ANTENNAS lt The antenna requirements for good color television reception are more important than those for black amp white television reception For this reason a good quality outdoor antenna is strongly recommended The following is a brief explanation of the type of connections that are provided with the various antenna systems 1 A 75 ohm system is generally a round cable with F type connector that can easily J F type connector be attached to a terminal without tools not supplied 75 ohm coaxial cable round 2 A 300 ohm system is a flat twin lead cable that can be attached to a 75 ohm C terminal through a 300 75 ohm adapter not supplied 300 ohm twin lead cable flat 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 antennas Connect the outdoor antenna cable lead in to ANT Antenna terminal on the rear of the main unit A Combination VHF UHF antenna ANT 300 75 ohm Antenna terminal adapter VHF UHF not supplied antenna VHF UHF antenna s or 300 ohm twin lead 75 ohm co
49. material or workmanship relating to the product including damages for the loss of time or use of this Sharp product or the loss of information The purchaser will be responsible for any removal reinstallation transportation and insurance costs incurred Correction of defects in the manner and period of time described herein constitute complete fulfillment of all obligations and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the product and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims whether based on contract negligence strict liability or otherwise WARRANTY PERIODS Parts amp Labour exceptions noted Audio Products 1 year Camcorder 1 year DVD Products 1 year Projector 1 year lamp 90 days LCD amp Plasma Display TV 1 year Microwave Oven 1 year magnetron component 4 additional years Television Products 1 year picture tube component 1 additional year VCR Products 1 year Vacuum Cleaner 1 year To obtain the name and address of the nearest Authorized Sharp Service Centre or Dealer please contact SHARP ELECTRONICS OF CANADA LTD 335 Britannia Road East Mississauga Ontario L4Z 1W9 Jo THE Bes For more information on this Warranty Sharp Extended Warranty Offers Sharp Canada Products Accessory Sales Dealer or Service SHARP Locations please call 905 568 7140 Visit our Web site www sharp ca To SERVICE S Usromer oi 5 Revision 04 22 03 36 US Dimensional Drawings Unit inch
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51. n RETURN MENU a p aa AUDIO MUTE ONLY CC O Press MENU to display the Menu screen INPUT Press lt P to select PICTURE Press A V to select BACKLIGHT PICTURE _ AUD A Ja NAAS LANAG AV MODE DYNAMIC OFF w e Zz ofo M T 0 w 2 es au Hih oz mm On P A 0 R 0 H D E Ee rA C F M gt D O O EX 420 DI Dig C B C T S A R 4 Press lt gt to adjust the item to the desired position 5 Press MENU to exit NOTE gt lt BACKLIGHT cannot be adjusted while OPC is set to ON Directly setting the BACKLIGHT 1 Press BACKLIGHT to display the BACKLIGHT screen PICTURE Adjustments You can adjust the picture to your preference with the following picture settings SLEEP BACKLIGHT O em O a J RETURN MENU AUDIO MUTE ONLY CC INPUT 00 0 Press MENU to display the Menu screen Press gt to select PICTURE Press A W to select a specific adjustment item PICTURE AO DYNAMIC o oz ai gt lan mm FA o on mfal T a 0 a K T G 0 T R A E AZ0 EU Lu 4 Press lt gt to adjust the item to the desired position 5 Press MENU to exit 2 Press BACKLIGHT to change the setting OPC OFF OPC OFF BACKLIGHT BRIGHT BACKLIGHT NORMAL OPC ON OPC OFF OPC OFF BACKLIGHT AUTO LE BACKLIGHT VARIABLE LE BACKLIGHT DARK NOTE g
52. o prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to dripping or splash ing No objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the product To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items H Do not display a still picture for a long time as this could cause an afterimage to remain 4 CD Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION ini 1 Basic Adjustment Settings 18 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER sise 2 AV MODE a eee as sadat ag 18 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ssassssssssnnsnnrnnrnnnnns 2 OPC sas iiss inte Papi ag ng paguna gan kaa naa an ga gg na Man aing iga 18 Supplied Accessories ns 5 BACKLIGHT tresses 19 PrFeparatlOMssssssssssssersssessereennserntsncannnrenncnnesnenetet 6 PICTURE Adjustments saanane naen n anane nani 19 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 6 COLOR TEMPERATURE 388 ban tent 20 Using the Remote Control 6 AUDIO Adjustment saanane aane naen anna ane 20 Antenna Connection sesa esee sesawen a rane na rane 7 Useful Features sin 21 Power Connection ire aapa ak Ngan A pa kaga Tag 8 CHESETTING 555555 aa eea naa ea aa aaa nag arak meme sut 21 Part Names of the Main Unit sss0eesseeseneennnnenannenannn 9 SETUP nn ne Kaga Bi a aja rinane a KA DN ha 22 Listening with Headphones saawn agan ina an 9 VECHIR SEeWingS sasana aga ina ageman sag gk an an 23 How to Fix the
53. on on manually memorizing channels using EDS signals which are provided by some TV stations CH SETTING The AUTO CLOCK setting may take from several e If there are no channels with EDS signals or the antenna signal is weak the AUTO CLOCK setting may not operate In this case the minutes 19 an nour depenang on tie number or EDS CH IS NOT AVAILABLE message will appear and the channels io receive and signal status Ji you know the mode will change to MANUAL CLOCK setting Refer to page 13 to channel of the EDS signal carrier PBS or other in your set the clock al pag area select OFF and follow the procedure in AUTO CLOCK Setting See page 13 12 GS Setting the CLOCK AUTO CLOCK Setting There are two methods of setting the clock AUTO CLOCK and MANUAL CLOCK AUTO CLOCK uses EDS signals which are provided by some TV stations to automatically adjust the clock MANUAL CLOCK sets the clock manually in areas where no channel carries EDS signals SLEEP BACKLIGHT O ER O gep TP AUDIO MUTE ONLY CC O MENU RETURN MENU INPUT Press MENU to display the Menu screen Press lt P to select SETUP Press A W to select CLOCK and press ENTER SETUP EN AUTO MANUAL 5 Press A Y to select AUTO and press ENTER if you do not know the channel that carries EDS signals in your area set EDS CH to AUTO and press ENTER If you know the channel of the ED
54. onnecting other signals may result in a malfunction lt INPUT2 has 2 video input terminals VIDEO and S VIDEO When you connect external devices to both terminals and if you select INPUT2 you can only view pictures from the S VIDEO terminal To view the picture from the VIDEO terminal do not connect any external device to the S VIDEO terminal lt For more information about external device connections see the manuals of your external devices Outputting Video and Audio Video Output You can output video and audio signals from the LCD TV set through the INPUT3 OUTPUT terminal lt When using INPUT3 OUTPUT as an output terminal select SETUP in the Menu screen and set INPUT3 SELECT to OUT See page 22 e The factory setting for INPUT3 SELECT is IN NOTE gt e When using the S VIDEO input for INPUT2 or COMPONENT input for INPUT1 no video signal will be made to the INPUT3 OUTPUT terminal but audio signal will be made for connection to external audio systems GS 31 Connecting External Devices Continued Connecting to the INPUT1 2 3 Terminals INPUT1 terminal COMPONENT INPUT2 terminal DVD player Camcorder Audio cable Audio L commercially available Audio R ANT ee INPUT 4 S Video cable commercially available EL pt SHE Audio Vid
55. ose to the point of cable entry as practical U S A ONLY This product utilizes tin lead solder and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eia org DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television 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 color TV product please read the following precautions carefully before using the product Read instructions All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated Keep this manual in a safe place These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for future reference O
56. press MENU to exit receiving mode is set to CABLE in CH SETTING For details on setting the receiving mode see page 21 E Using the control panel of the main unit Changing channels with CH A v on the remote control You can also operate the menu with the control panel of the Air Press CH A and the channels change in the order shown below main unit 2 3 68 69 2 gt 3 Button operations on the control panel correspond to the Press CH v and the channels change in the order shown below ones on the remote control as shown below 3 2 gt 69 68 gt 32 Sa Cable Press CH A and the channels change in the order shown below Control panel of the main unit 1 223 gt 27125 1 2 gt 3 OL fe N CH AN MENU INPUT POWER Press CH WV and the channels change in the order shown below CD CIO O O 3 2 1 125 3 2 1 VOL Cursor lt gt on the remote control MUS ng FLASHBACK CH VA Cursor W on the remote control Press FLASHBACK to switch the currently tuned channel MENU MENU on the remote control to the previously tuned channel INPUT ENTER on the remote control Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the currently tuned channel 16 US E Menu setting screens Basic Operation Continued For details on setting each menu item refer to the page number indicated below NOTE gt lt The illustrations and on screen
57. re environments lt 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 lt 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 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Specifications Items Model LC 15B8U LCD panel 15 Advanced Super View amp BLACK TFT LCD Number of dots 921 600 dots VGA Video color systems N358 N443 PAL PAL M PAL N SECAM PAL 60 TV Standard CCIR NTSC PAL M PAL N TV Tuning System PLL 181 ch RER STEREO MTS SAP CATV 125 ch Y C FILTER 3 LINE COMB FILTER Brightness 430 cd m Lamp life Fluorescent lamp 60 000 hours Viewing angles H 170 V 170 Audio amplifier 2 1Wx2 Speakers 1 37 64 x 2 3 4 in 4 x 7 cm 2 pcs INPUT1 AUDIO IN COMPONENT IN INPUT2 AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN Terminals INPUT3 OUTPUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Antenna F Type Headphone Mini jack for stereo 63 5 mm OSD language English Spanish French Power supply AC 110 240V 50 60Hz Power consumption 54 W 0 5 W standby AC 120V Weight Display only 9 0 Ibs 4 1 kg With Display and stand 1
58. s A F to select the desired item press lt gt to select BLOCK MPAA rating TV GUIDELINES af N A Vv AAO olirti a oka lt 24 11 or lt lt lt lt R lt 7 Press MENU to exit NOTE gt lt The setting automatically enters BLOCK for any ratings below your selection Gs 25 Useful Features Continued E Activating V CHIP BLOCK Setting STATUS You can activate V CHIP BLOCK after setting V CHIP SLEEP O O O BACKLIGHT Es O oe D wis Co MUTE NY cc INPUT 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of Setting V CHIP on page 25 2 Press A T to select STATUS and press ENTER MPAA TV GUIDELINES CAN ENGLISH RATINGS CAN FRENCH RATINGS STATUS 3 Press A W to select ON and press ENTER NOTE gt If STATUS is set to OFF V CHIP BLOCK will not be activated 4 Press MENU to exit E Canceling the V CHIP BLOCK screen while V CHIP BLOCK is activated V CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED appears if you watch a program with the same Program Rating data you configured V CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED TV 14 DLSV NOTE gt lt V CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED will not be displayed if STATUS is set to OFF 2 Press MENU to display INPUT SECRET NO 3 Input the 4 digit secret number by using Channel Select V CHIP BLOCK is temporarily canceled If you input an incorrect secret number SECRET NO IS INCORRECT
59. setting screen in step 4 in AUTO CLOCK Setting is displayed as in the case with EDS CH lt AUTO gt Follow step 4 and repeat the AUTO CLOCK Setting procedure If broadcasting channels are not memorized EDS signals cannot be received even when the EDS CH is set to AUTO In this case try EZ SETUP again See page 21 MANUAL CLOCK Setting If there are no channels with EDS signals set the clock manually using MANUAL CLOCK 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of AUTO CLOCK Setting 2 Press A F to select MANUAL and press ENTER DISPLAY AUTO MANUAL 3 Press A F to select DST and press b to select ON or OFF Press A F to select TIME and press lt gt to set the time and press ENTER m 12 00AM lt gt 11 59AM 4 gt 11 59PM lt gt 12 00PM lt lt Holding down lt gt changes the setting at a high speed 4 Press MENU to exit NOTE gt Make sure to press ENTER after adjusting the time Otherwise the time will not be set When DST is set to ON the time entered is forwarded by 1 hour Please be sure to set DST before setting TIME GS 13 Daylight Saving Time DST Adjustment k The Daylight Saving Time changes as shown below Set the DST to ON to forward the clock by 1 hour To rewind the clock by 1 hour set the DST to OFF Spring On the first Sunday in April DST starts 1 00AM 2 00AM
60. t lt The BACKLIGHT screen automatically disappears in 3 seconds lt BRIGHT Maximum brightness NORMAL Suitable for viewing in a well lit area Saves energy DARK Sufficiently bright when viewing in dim areas VARIABLE The brightness can be adjusted to suit your prefer ence using 4 gt Screen brightness adjusts according to the ambient light of the room to conserve power consumption The OPC indicator lights up green When set to AUTO make sure no object obstructs the OPC sensor which could affect its ability to sense surrounding light AUTO Selected item 4 button P button BACKLIGHT The screen dims The screen brightens CONTRAST For less contrast For more contrast BRIGHTNESS For less brightness For more brightness COLOR For less color intensity For more color intensity TINT Skin tones become Skin tones become purplish greenish SHARPNESS For less sharpness For more sharpness NOTE gt lt Select ADVANCED and press ENTER to set COLOR TEMP See page 20 lt When resetting all adjustment items except for the items on the AV MODE OPC and ADVANCED menus to factory preset values perform the following procedure Press A F to select RESET in the PICTURE screen and press ENTER Press A F to select YES and press ENTER GS 19 Basic Adjustment Settings Continued COLOR TEMPERATURE AUDIO Adjustments You can adjust the
61. ts audio without screen image VOL p 15 Sets the volume MTS p 15 Selects audio settings POWER NG Displays the receiving channel and oe A TE the current time for 10 seconds as AV MODE p 18 SHARP LCDTV TV Signals in Your Region BACKLIGHT Selects preferred AV MODE BACKLIGHT p 19 Adjusts the brightness of the screen A V lt 4 gt Cursor control p 16 Selects a desired item on the screen MENU p 16 Displays the menu screen INPUT p 15 Switches the input source between INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 and TV mode CC p 27 Displays Closed Caption subtitles FLASHBACK p 16 Returns to the previous channel CH AJAM p 16 Selects a channel Channel Select p 16 Sets the channel This product is factory set to comply with the TV broadcasting system in the United States For Brazil Argentina and Uruguay set the color system according to the country before using this product by following the table below The VIDEO INPUT mode is compatible with color systems worldwide and is automatically set 4 The World Multi Auto System a TV broadcasting Factory setting of color system User setting D is compatible with all color ii system TV Video TV systems indicated below Color NTSC NTSC N358 World Multi Not ired r N A N358 USA TV ch US ch US ch Auto System ee N443 PAL Canada Mexico Color NTSC NTSC N358 World Multi Not
62. turns off the LCD TV set 5MIN REMAINING is displayed on the screen for 4 seconds The SLEEP TIMER counts down and shows a similar 4 second display for each remaining minute until the timer turns off the LCD TV set Directly setting the SLEEP TIMER 1 Press SLEEP to display the SLEEP TIMER screen SLEEP TIMER OFF 2 Press SLEEP to change the setting OFF 30MIN 60MIN 150MIN 120MIN 90MIN minutes NOTE gt lt The SLEEP TIMER screen automatically disappears in 3 seconds WAKE UP TIMER You can set the WAKE UP TIMER to automatically turn on the TV PIC FLIP DISPLAY AV MODE SLEEP BACKLIGHT O O un J RETURN MENU Repeat steps 1 and 2 of SLEEP TIMER 2 Press A Y to select WAKE UP TIMER and press ENTER 3 Press A F to select the items and press lt gt to adjust them Selected item Description TIMER To activate the WAKE UP TIMER set this item to ON TIME Set the time at which you want to turn on the TV CHANNEL Set the TV channel or input mode when the TV is turned on VOLUME Set the volume when the TV is turned on 4 Press MENU to exit 5 Make sure to turn off the LCD TV set with the remote control lt The WAKE UP TIMER will not be activated if the LCD TV is turned off with POWER on the main unit NOTE gt When you set WAKE UP TIMER the POWER WAKE UP TIMER indicator lig
63. uch as lightning static electricity etc may cause improper operation In this case operate the unit after first turning the power off or unplugging the AC cord and re plugging it in 1 or 2 minutes GS 33 Troubleshooting Continued E Before calling for repair services make the following checks for possible remedies to the encountered symptoms Antenna Problem Check item lt The reception may be weak The picture is not sharp lt The quality of the broadcast may also be bad The picture moves lt Make sure the antenna is facing the right direction lt Make sure the outside antenna is connected lt Make sure the antenna is facing the right direction lt There may be reflected electric waves from mountains or buildings The picture is doubled or tripled lt There may be interference from automobiles trains high voltage lines neon lights etc lt There may be interference between the antenna cable and AC cord Try positioning them further apart The picture is spotted e Is the unit receiving interference from other devices Transmission antennas of radio broadcasting stations transmission antennas of amateur radios and cellular phones may also cause interference e Use the unit as far apart as possible from devices that may cause possible interference There are stripes on the screen or colors fade E Cautions regarding use in high and low temperatu
64. ult in a leakage of chemicals and or explosion Be sure to follow the instructions below lt Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the and indications lt Different types of batteries have different characteristics Do not mix batteries of different types lt 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 a long period of time remove the batteries from the remote control Using the Remote Control E Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote sensor we ae window of the main unit Objects between the remote control and O aa sensor window may prevent proper operation i L Headphone jack OPC indicator POWER WAKE UP TIMER indicator Remote sensor Cautions regarding use of the remote control E 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 OPC sensor E Do not install or place the remote control in direct sunlight The heat may cause deformation of the unit The remote control may not wor

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