MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN SHARP CORPORATION FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS OPERATION MANUAL Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 ENGLISH LC-20D30U SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO TELEVISOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO Printed in Mexico Imprimé au Mexique Impreso en México Impresso no México TINS-C219WJZZ 06P02-MX-NM LC-20D30U_E_H
Dimensional Drawings Unit: inch (mm) 10 31/64 (266) 5 43/64 (144) 15 (381) 2 / (66.5) 5 8 21 15/64 (539) 4 1/32 (102) 16 5/16 (414) 10 31/64 (266) 9 57/64 (251) 15 7/16 (392) 1 45/64 (43) 17 9/64 (435) 17 17/32 (445.2) 9 17/32 (242) LC-20D30U_E_Hyo1-4.
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ESPAÑOL ENGLISH IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV’s model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the TV. PORTUGUÊS OPERATION MANUAL Model No.: Serial No.: IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued) 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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) ■ Cleaning—Unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. Use a damp cloth to clean the product. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. ■ 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) ■ 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.
Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..................................... 1 Trademark .................................................................. 2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ....................................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................... 3 Supplied Accessories............................................... 6 Before Using the LCD TV Set ................................... 7 Preparation ................................................................
Before Using the LCD TV Set To use your LCD TV set, perform steps below. 1 2 Check the supplied accessories. (See page 6.) Insert two “AAA” size batteries into the remote control. (See page 8.) • Open the battery cover, and then insert batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (-) indications in the battery compartment. 3 Open the terminal cover. (See page 9.) 4 Connect the antenna cable. (See page 9.) 5 Connect with external devices. (See page 14.
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. ■ Slide the cover while pressing the ( ) part. 2 Insert two “AAA” size batteries.
Preparation (Continued) Antenna Connection ANTENNAS • The antenna requirements for good color television reception are more important than those for black & 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. F-type connector 1.
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. • 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.
Part Names of the Main Unit Controls How to adjust the angle Upper control panel CH ( )/( ) INPUT POWER MENU VOL( )/( ) 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 the 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.
Part Names of the Main Unit (Continued) Terminals Carrying handle Rear View Round lock for Kensington Security Standard slot* * Using the Kensington Lock • 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.
Part Names of the Remote Control POWER (P. 17) Switches the Liquid Crystal Television power on or standby. Channel Select (P. 19) Sets the channel. CH ( )/( ) (P. 19) Selects a channel. INPUT (P. 18) Switches the input source between INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3, INPUT4, INPUT5 (PC) and TV mode. MTS (P. 18) Selects audio settings. MUTE (P. 18) Mutes the sound. FLASHBACK (P. 19) Returns to the previous channel. AUDIO ONLY (P. 34) Outputs audio without screen image. DISPLAY (P.
Connecting with 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 LCD TV set. When connecting an external device, turn off the power of the LCD TV set first to prevent any possible damage. INPUT1 terminal (COMPONENT) Digital TV tuner DVD player * If your external device has a component terminal, COMPONENT connection is recommended (you can view high-quality pictures).
EZ SETUP (With AUTO CLOCK Setting) EZ SETUP during the First Power On 4 ■ When you turn on the LCD TV set for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels and clock. Please perform the following instructions before you press POWER. (1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 8.) (2) Connect the antenna cable to the LCD TV set. (See page 9.) (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 10.
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. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “SETUP”. 3 Press '/" to select “CLOCK”, and press ENTER.
Basic Operation Daylight Saving Time (DST) Adjustment 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”. Turning On and Off the Main Power POWER (Spring) On the first Sunday in April DST starts. 1:00AM 2:00AM Advances 1 hour. 3:00AM 4:00AM (Autumn) On the last Sunday in October DST finishes. 1:00AM 2:00AM Rewinds 1 hour.
Basic Operation (Continued) Switching the Input Modes (INPUT1/ INPUT2/INPUT3/INPUT4/INPUT5(PC)/TV) 1 2 Sound Volume ■ To adjust the volume Turn on the power of the connected video equipment. Press INPUT to select the applicable input source. The screen changes in order of INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3, INPUT4, INPUT5 (PC) and TV mode each time INPUT is pressed. ● Press VOL (+) to increase the sound volume. The bar indicator shifts right.
Basic Operation (Continued) Changing Channels Selecting Menu Items The menus can be used to adjust the various settings of the LCD TV set. Select the desired menu item by following the steps below. See the next page for each Menu screen. A • The items displayed differ depending on the setting conditions. • The item selected is displayed in yellow. • Settings most recently adjusted will be saved in memory. You can select channels using Channel Select or CH ( )/( ).
Basic Operation (Continued) ■ Menu setting screens For details on setting each menu item, refer to the page number indicated below. A • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual appearance. • Depending on the setting condition, such as an input mode, it may not be possible to adjust or set some items. In such cases, the alert message (Example: NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS SIGNAL.) is displayed on the menu setting screen.
Basic Adjustment Settings AV MODE OPC AV MODE gives you preset options to choose from, to best match the image based on room-brightness and playback software used. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “PICTURE”. 3 Press '/" to select “AV MODE”, and press ENTER. 4 Press '/" to select the desired setting, and press ENTER. Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “PICTURE”.
Basic Adjustment Settings (Continued) BACKLIGHT PICTURE Adjustments You can adjust the brightness of the picture. You can adjust the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “PICTURE”. 2 Press \/| to select “PICTURE”. 3 Press '/" to select “BACKLIGHT”. 3 Press '/" to select a specific adjustment item.
Basic Adjustment Settings (Continued) COLOR TEMPERATURE I/P SETTING You can adjust the color temperature to give a better white balance. Adjusting the image and input signal can give you a more beautiful picture. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 1 2 Press \/| to select “PICTURE”. 2 3 Press '/" to select “ADVANCED”, and press ENTER.
Basic Adjustment Settings (Continued) FILM MODE Automatically detects a film-based source (originally encoded at 24 frames/second), analyses it, and then recreates each still film frame for cinematic picture quality. 1 2 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of COLOR TEMPERATURE on page 23. Press '/" to select “FILM MODE”, and press ENTER. AUDIO Adjustments You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “AUDIO”.
Useful Features ■ Saving broadcast TV channels in the memory CH SETUP ■ 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. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of Setting the AIR/CABLE. 2 Press '/" to select “CH SEARCH”, and press ENTER. E A C C 1 Press '/" to select “CH SETUP” in the SETUP screen (see page 20), and press ENTER.
Useful Features (Continued) SETUP 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “SETUP”. 3 Press '/" to select the desired item, and press ENTER. SETUP� ��OPTION CH�SETUP MTS CLOCK INPUT3�S VミCHIP�B CLOSED�C COLOR�SY HDMI�SET PC�SETUP LANGUAGE Selected item E L A S U L O P T P E C T E CT K ION M 4 Press '/" to change the setting, and press ENTER. 5 Press MENU to exit.
Useful Features (Continued) V-CHIP Settings ■ V-CHIP • This function allows TV programs to be restricted and TV usage to be controlled based on FCC data. It prevents children from watching violent or sexual scenes that may be harmful. • Restriction of TV programs includes two ratings that contain information about the program: the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. The MPAA rating is restricted by age.
Useful Features (Continued) Canadian Rating Systems • The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programing. • 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.
Useful Features (Continued) ● Setting BLOCK CONTENT (TV GUIDELINES) V-CHIP Settings (Continued) V-CHIP settings allow you to set MPAA rating, TV GUIDELINES, Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings. ■ Setting V-CHIP 1 2 3 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “SETUP”. 3 Press '/" to select “V-CHIP BLOCK”, and press ENTER. 4 “INPUT SECRET NO.” will be displayed. Input the 4-digit secret number by using Channel Select.
Useful Features (Continued) ■ Activating V-CHIP BLOCK ■ Changing V-CHIP BLOCK settings ● Setting STATUS You can activate V-CHIP BLOCK after setting V-CHIP. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of Setting V-CHIP on page 29, then “INPUT SECRET NO.” will be displayed. – 2 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of Setting V-CHIP on page 29. 2 Press '/" to select “STATUS”, and press ENTER. M T C C S 3 P V A A T AA G N. N. AT U E F U IDELINES NGLISH RATINGS RENCH RATINGS S Press '/" to select “ON”, and press ENTER.
Useful Features (Continued) CLOSED CAPTION Directly setting the CLOSED CAPTION ■ Setting CLOSED CAPTION • This LCD TV set is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. “Closed Caption” is a system which allows conversations, narration, and sound effects in TV programs and home videos to be viewed as captions on the TV screen (see the illustration). • Not all programs and videos will offer closed captioning. Please look for the “ ” symbol to ensure that captions will be shown.
Useful Features (Continued) HDMI SETUP Please use the INPUT4 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. (See page 14.) HDMI cable (commercially available) HDMI equipment To HDMI output terminal To HDMI terminal ■ Displaying an image from HDMI equipment 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “SETUP”. 3 Press '/" to select “HDMI SETUP”, and press ENTER. 4 Press '/" to select the desired item, and press ENTER.
Useful Features (Continued) ■ View mode for HD programs VIEW MODE The following modes are available for HD programs. ■ View mode for 4:3 programs You can select the picture display size for the playback image of the DVD player from the following four modes: “SIDE BAR”, “S.STRETCH”, “ZOOM” and “STRETCH”. S.STRETCH: Suitable for stretching 4:3 programs to fill the (Smart screen. stretch) ZOOM: Suitable for viewing wide-screen 2.35:1 aspectratio programs in full screen.
Useful Features (Continued) AUDIO ONLY BLUE SCREEN When listening to music from a music program, you can turn the Liquid Crystal display off and enjoy audio only. Setting the AUDIO ONLY on the Menu screen This function automatically turns the screen blue if no broadcast signal or no input signal is received. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “OPTION”. 2 Press \/| to select “OPTION”.
Useful Features (Continued) SLEEP TIMER WAKE-UP TIMER You can set the SLEEP TIMER to automatically turn off the TV. Setting the SLEEP TIMER on the Menu screen 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “OPTION”. 3 Press '/" to select “SLEEP TIMER”, and press ENTER. 4 5 2 Repeat steps 1 and 2 of SLEEP TIMER. Press '/" to select “WAKE-UP TIMER”, and press ENTER. Press '/" to select the items, and press \/| to adjust them.
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. PICTURE FLIP You can set the orientation of the picture. 1 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “OPTION”. 3 4 Press '/" to select “NO SIGNAL OFF”, and press ENTER. 2 Press '/" to select “PICTURE FLIP”, and press ENTER. 3 Press '/" to select the desired mode, and press ENTER.
Connecting a PC Viewing an Image from a PC Use the INPUT5 (PC-IN) terminals to connect a PC. A • The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. • Refer to page 39 for a list of PC signals compatible with the System. • Make sure to select the same signal values for the output signal of a PC and the input signal of the LCD TV set before connecting with the PC. (See pages 38 and 39.) • Depending on the PC being used, images may not be shown without converting the output signals into external output.
Connecting a PC (Continued) INPUT SIGNAL (for PC mode) Select the computer input signal before displaying the PC image on the LCD TV screen. FINE SYNC. Adjustments (for PC mode) You can adjust the PC image using the FINE SYNC. menu. A • Make sure to select the input signal to “1280 × 768”, “1024 × 768”, “800 × 600” or “640 × 480”, before connecting a PC. 1 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “SETUP”. 3 Press '/" to select “PC SETUP”, and press ENTER.
Connecting a PC (Continued) POWER MANAGEMENT (for PC mode) When this function is set to “ON”, the power will automatically shut down. PC Compatibility Chart PC/MAC VGA 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select “OPTION”. 3 Press '/" to select “POWER MANAGEMENT”, and press ENTER.
Troubleshooting ■ Before calling for repair services, make the following checks for possible remedies to the encountered symptoms. LCD TV set Problem Picture Sound Picture Check item Reference page 10 There is no picture or sound. • Make sure the AC cord is properly inserted in the power outlet. • Reception other than those of broadcasting stations can be considered. • Make sure the input mode is set to TV. • Make sure the POWER switch of the main unit is on. There is no picture.
Troubleshooting (Continued) ■ Before calling for repair services, make the following checks for possible remedies to the encountered symptoms. Antenna Problem Check item The picture is not sharp. The picture moves. • • • • The reception may be weak. The quality of the broadcast may also be bad. Make sure the antenna is facing the right direction. Make sure the outside antenna is connected. The picture is doubled or tripled. • Make sure the antenna is facing the right direction.
Specifications Model Items LCD panel Number of dots Video color systems TV Standard (CCIR) TV Tuning System TV function STEREO CATV Y/C FILTER Brightness Lamp life (Fluorescent lamp) Viewing angles Audio amplifier Speakers INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3/OUTPUT INPUT4 Terminals INPUT5 Antenna Headphone OSD language Power supply Power consumption Display only Weight Display with stand Operating temperature LC-20D30U 20" Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD 3,147,264 dots WXGA N358, N443, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM, PAL-60
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