LCD COLOUR TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL Contents Contents …………………………………………………… 1 Language setting for on-screen display …………… 28 Dear SHARP customer …………………………………… 3 OPC (Optical Picture Control) setting ……………… 28 Picture adjustments …………………………………… 29 Trademarks ………………………………………………… 3 Important Safety Precautions ………………………… 4 Advanced ………………………………………………...
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Contents Using external equipment ……………………………… 43 Displaying an external equipment image ………… 43 Displaying a DVD image (Example) ………………… 43 When connecting a game console using composite cable ………………………………… 44 When connecting a VCR using S-video cable …… 44 When connecting a DVD player or an HDTV tuner using component cable …………………………...
Dear SHARP customer Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD colour TV product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble- free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Precautions carefully before using this product. Trademarks Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Do not use liquid cleaners or Therefore, it can break when the aerosol cleaners. product is struck forcefully or with a sharp object. If the LCD panel is broken be careful not to be injured • Water and moisture—Do not use by broken glass.
Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. AVC System Display Remote control unit “AAA” size battery (g2) Cable clamp (g4) Page 8 Page 12 Page 12 System cable AC cord AC cord Page 7 Page 7 Page 7 RCA/SCART conversion connector Stand unit (for AVC System)
Preparation Where to place the System “System” means the Display and AVC System. First select the location where to place the System. Selecting the location of the System • Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation. • Select a place where it is flat and without a slope. •...
Preparation Setting the System After putting the Display and the AVC System in place, connect the system cables and AC cords. Use the cable clamps for bundling the cables. Removing the terminal cover Display (rear view) Press down the six upper hooks to remove the cover toward you.
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Preparation Attaching the clamp and bundling the cables with the clamp Fit the band around system cables. 1 Pass the end of the 2 Pull the band band through the toward you and hole. fasten to the tab. Fix the system cables firmly to the Display as shown. * If routing the cables on the right side, use the holder on the right.
Preparation Setting the AVC System with the stand How to install the AVC System vertically using the stand unit • Use the supplied stand unit for installing the AVC System vertically in an upright position. Stick each spacer to the Attach each cushion to Fit the stand to the AVC stand as shown.
• Installing the Display requires special skill that should only be performed by qualified service personnel. Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves. SHARP bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury.
Preparation Removing the stand Before detaching (or attaching) stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC input terminal and the system cable from the Display. CAUTION • Do not remove the stand and speaker from the Display unless using an optional bracket to mount it. Before attaching/detaching stand •...
Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the System for the first time, insert two “AAA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. Open the battery cover. Insert two supplied “AAA”...
Preparation Simple operations for watching a TV programme Basic connection Connecting to an antenna To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for coaxial cable. AVC System (rear view) Standard DIN45325 plug (IEC169-2) 75-ohm coaxial cable (round cable)
Part names Display POWER (On/Off) button TV/VIDEO button Channel up (r)/down (s) buttons Volume up (k)/down (l) buttons Remote control sensor OPC indicator Remote control indicator OPC sensor* POWER indicator *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 28.)
Part names AVC System Front view INPUT 4 terminal (VIDEO) INPUT 4 terminal (AUDIO L/R) POWER indicator INPUT 4 terminal (S-VIDEO) POWER button CARD indicator How to open the door. RESET* SYSTEM RESET** PC CARD slot Headphone (When connecting headphones, the sound from the speakers is muted.) * Press RESET if the System cannot return to its original state after performing various operations.
Part names Remote control unit POWER (STANDBY/ON) To switch the power on and off. (See page 17.) To switch the Optical Picture Control on and off. (See page 28.) P&P Set the dual picture mode. Press P&P again to return to normal view. (See page 58.) SELECT To select either screen to be active in Dual screen mode.
Watching TV Display Turning on the power Before turning on the power make sure you have completed required connections. (See pages 7 and 13.) POWER Press POWER on the Display. button • POWER indicator (Green): The System is on. (After a few seconds, programme information appears with sound.) •...
Watching TV Channel display Simple button operations for Channel display changes approximately after 3 changing channels seconds as shown below. You can change channels in several ways. Using CHr/son the remote control unit SAT.1 • Press CHr to increase the channel number. •...
Watching TV In the TV mode of A2 TV broadcasts Using MPX on the remote control When receiving a stereo signal unit Each time you press MPX, the mode switches between STEREO and MONO. Stereo mode BBC2 STEREO BBC2 In the NICAM TV broadcasts MONO When receiving a stereo signal Each time you press MPX, the mode switches between...
Watching TV Using e (Mute) on the remote control unit Simple button operation for changing e mutes the current sound output. volume/sound Changing the volume You can change the volume on the Display or on the remote control unit. VOLk k k k k /l l l l l Press e.
Basic adjustment settings Menu operation buttons On-Screen Display Use the following buttons on the remote control to Example operate the menu. [ Option ... Quick Shoot ] MENU Option Audio Only 3D-NR [Off] Mosquito Noise Reduction [Off] Input Select [COMPONENT] Audio Out [Fixed] Quick Shoot...
Basic adjustment settings TV/AV input mode menu items PC input mode menu items List of TV/AV menu items to help you with List of PC menu items to help you with operations operations Picture Picture OPC ............Page 28 OPC ............Page 28 Backlight ..........
Basic adjustment settings Auto installation Programme setup You can run auto installation again, even after setting You can run the auto search procedure again at any up the preset channels. time by accessing the Setup menu and Programme Setup. Channels can be tuned automatically or manually.
Basic adjustment settings Search tuning Manual setting for each channel You can set some channel items manually. They are Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you Search, Fine (TV frequency), Colour sys., Sound sys., want to edit, and then press ENTER. Label (Network name), Skip, Lock (Child Lock) and •...
Basic adjustment settings Labelling channels Manual setting for each channel (continued) When a TV channel sends its Network Name, the auto Colour system installation detects the information and assigns a name to it. However, you can change individual channel names. Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you want to edit, and then press ENTER.
Basic adjustment settings Setting the child lock Manual setting for each channel (continued) You can block the viewing of any channel. Skipping channels Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over when Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you using CHr/s even if selected while watching the want to edit, and then press ENTER.
Basic adjustment settings Sort Erase Programme Channel positions can be sorted freely. The individual programme can be erased. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Sort. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Erase Programme”, and then press ENTER.
Basic adjustment settings Language setting for on-screen OPC (Optical Picture Control) setting display You can set the System to automatically adjust the screen to suitable backlight brightness according to You can also select a language from setup menu. the lighting conditions. Select from among 3 languages: English, Chinese and Arabic.
Basic adjustment settings Picture adjustments You can adjust the picture to your preference. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Follow the steps to adjust the picture. Press c/d to select “Picture”. Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired position.
Basic adjustment settings Advanced Colour temperature Adjusts the colour temperature to give the best white Advanced setting enables you to set the picture image. adjustment in more detail. There are eight options you can choose from. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in C.M.S. (Colour C.M.S.
Basic adjustment settings I/P setting 3D-Y/C Adjusting the image and input signal can give you a Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl more beautiful picture. and cross colour noise. Using 3D-Y/C on the remote control unit Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”.
Basic adjustment settings Audio adjustment Dolby Virtual You can adjust the sound quality to your preference When you set Dolby Virtual to On, you can enjoy virtual surround sound, the same as if you were in a movie with the following settings. theatre.
Basic adjustment settings Power control Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power control for AV source Power control for PC source No Signal off Power management When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut When set, the power will automatically shut down if no down if no signal inputs for 15 minutes.
Important notes on using memory cards • SHARP cannot be held responsible for misuse of the LCD TV set, any troubles during use, or other problems, or any damages arising out of the use of the LCD TV set, except for those cases for which SHARP is liable by law.
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Using memory card You can use memory cards (commercially available) Commercially available memory cards for recording and playing back pictures. • Please use an appropriate PC card adaptor PC card adaptor SD Memory PC Card (commercially available) for each memory card. Card Hard Disk •...
Using memory card Card Setup mode menu items Press CARD first to access following items. Still Setup Slide Show Setup Interval 1-10/15/20/25/30/ 45/60 s. 15/30/60 Min. Order Normal/Random/ My Programme Repeat On/Off My Programme Setup/Erase Card Audio Select Off/TV/INPUT1-INPUT5 Edit Protect/Delete File/ Delete All Video Setup Rec.
Using memory card Inserting a PC card adaptor Recording a still image • Press in the EJECT button if it is popped out. • Insert a memory card to a PC card adaptor You can record a still image on the card. beforehand.
Using memory card Setting Slide Show Displaying a still image You can adjust the interval, order and repeat settings. Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. Press c/d to select “Still” and then press ENTER.
Using memory card Audio Select My Programme You can enjoy the audio from the System or other You can select up to thirty-two pictures and specify external equipment during the still image playback. the order for displaying in slide show. Press CARD and the card mode screen Repeat steps 1 to 4 in My Programme.
Using memory card Deleting a still image file Recording a motion picture Use this setting to record images you are currently watching. Repeat steps 1 to 4 in My Programme. Record with the settings made in “Rec. Mode” and “Pre-recording”. Press a/b to select “Edit”, and then press Press E REC to start recording.
Using memory card Displaying a motion picture Pre-recording You can record the picture slightly before the point where you pressed the record button, enabling you to Press CARD and the card mode screen record just the scene you wanted. displays. Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Rec.
Using memory card Protecting/unprotecting motion picture files Deleting all motion picture files You can protect any file you do not want to delete. Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Protecting/ Press CARD and the card mode screen unprotecting motion picture files. displays.
Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your System, like a VCR, DVD player, PC, HDTV tuner, game console and camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from TV/VIDEO on the remote control unit or TV/VIDEO on the Display. Displaying an external equipment image Displaying a DVD image (Example) Explanation here is for the setting when connecting...
Using external equipment The System can be connected to a SCART terminal on the external equipment with SCART cable. Refer to the operation manual of the external equipment for details. When connecting a game console using composite cable You can use the INPUT 1, 2 or 3 terminal when connecting a game console and other audiovisual equipment. To watch an image from this input terminal, you may need to select the input signal type (see page 49).
Using external equipment When connecting a DVD player or an HDTV tuner using component cable You can use the INPUT 3 terminal when connecting a DVD player or an HDTV tuner and other audiovisual equipment. To watch an image from this input terminal, you may need to select the input signal type (see page 49).
Using external equipment Connecting a PC Use the INPUT5 terminals to connect a PC. NOTE • The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. • Refer to page 63 for a list of PC signals compatible with the System. AVC System (rear view) To watch the image from this input terminal, you need to select input signal...
Using external equipment Speaker Setup Selecting speakers You can output audio using the supplied speakers or Connecting external speakers other external speakers. CAUTION Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. • Press POWER to turn the power off before connecting/ disconnecting speaker cables.
Useful adjustment settings Image position (for TV/AV input mode) Audio Only For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical When listening to music from a music programme, you position. can set the display off and enjoy audio only. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Useful adjustment settings Fine Sync. adjustment (PC input Input Select mode only) Selecting input source Can use for selecting the input source. Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to change image position using Auto Sync. In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed to optimise the image.
Useful adjustment settings Colour system setting (for TV/AV Input Label input mode) You can assign each input source a label you like. u can change the colour system to one that is compatible with the image on the screen. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”.
Useful adjustment settings Wide Screen Signalling (WSS) (for AV mode selection TV/AV input mode) AV mode gives you five viewing options to choose from to best match the system environment, which can vary WSS allows a television to switch automatically among due to factors like room-brightness, type of programme the different screen formats.
Useful adjustment settings WIDE mode (for TV/AV input mode) Manual Selection Press WIDE. • The WIDE MODE menu displays. • The menu lists the wide mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently received. Press WIDE or a/b while the WIDE MODE menu displays on the screen.
Useful adjustment settings WIDE mode (for PC input mode) You can select the screen size. NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page 46.) • Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type. Press WIDE. • The WIDE MODE menu displays. Press WIDE or a/b to select a desired item on the menu.
Useful adjustment settings Input signal (PC input mode only) Quick Shoot • Some input signals may have to be registered manually Improves LCD response when viewing fast-moving to display properly. images. The effect is greater at low room temperatures • The pairs of input signals (resolutions) in the list below (at or below 15˚C/59˚F).
Useful adjustment settings Mosquito Noise Reduction Sleep timer Reduces fine detail mosquito noise. Allows you to set a time when the System automatically switches to standby. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Mosquito Noise Reduction”, and then press ENTER.
Useful adjustment settings Password setting for child lock Enter the same 4-digit number as in step 6 (for TV input mode) to confirm. • “The new password was registered.” displays. Allows you to use a password to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed.
Useful adjustment settings Centre Channel Input You can use the speaker as the centre speaker when using a 5.1ch surround system. Speaker AV amplifier * Connect to external audio equipment that supports a 5.1ch surround system. Refer to your external equipment operation manual for details.
Useful features Picture and still image Dual screen functions You can freeze a motion picture on the Display. Allows you to display two pictures on the screen at one time. Dual screen You can display two pictures except when inputting from the INPUT 5 terminal and card.
Useful features Teletext language setting If Teletext information does not display correctly, perform the setting procedure below. Select from among 4 kinds of language tables: West Europe, East Europe, Greek/Turkish, Cyrillic. Each table is compatible with the Teletext languages listed below. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Useful features Teletext function What is Teletext? Teletext broadcasts pages of information and entertainment to specially equipped television sets. Your System receives Teletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes them into graphical format TELETEXT for viewing. News, weather report, sports information, stock exchange prices and programme previews are among the many services available.
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Useful features Displaying Subtitle Time display You can display several subtitles as they are You can display the time information included in the transmitted. Teletext broadcast. Select a TV channel providing Teletext information. (The time information is automatically captured.) Press DISPLAY. The channel display will appear on the Display.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power. • Make sure the Display and the AVC System are connected correctly. (See page • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 17.) If the indicator on the Display lights up red, press POWER on the display. •...
Appendix RS-232C port specifications PC Control of the System • When a program is set, the System can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing.
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Appendix Response code format Normal response Return code (0DH) Problem response (communication error or incorrect command) Return code (0DH) Commands CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTENTS CONTENTS POWER OFF (STANDBY) POSITION H-POSITION (AV) ( 10 – POWER SETTING INPUT SELECTION A INPUT SWITCHING (TOGGLE)
Operating Temperature 0°C - 40°C • As a part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.
Appendix Protection against overturning View from the top Anchoring the Display to a wall or pillar Hook (commercially available) Fasten the Display to the wall or pillar, using an extra strong cord and a hook (commercially Wall available). Cord (commercially available) •...
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NOTE • The supplied safety restraints are used for preventing an accident caused by overturn of this product. SHARP cannot compensate for damage or injury caused by the collapse of this product due to natural disasters or misuse of the safety...
Dimensional drawings Display Unit: mm 1572 165.6 1431.4...
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Dimensional drawings AVC System Unit: mm...
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HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS Turn off the Display by pressing POWER on the Display. Press and hold down RESET on the AVC System and press POWER on the Display to turn on the System. All setting items (except TV channel) return to the factory presetting. NOTE •...
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This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12) months from the data of or iginal purchase. If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Centre. These repairs would be carried out at no charge to the owner, subject to the conditions specified herein.