Sharp LD-26SH3U User manual

26" LCD COLOR

TV

TÉLÉVISEUR ACL COULEUR 26"

TV DE LCD A COLOR DE 26"

LD-26SH3U

OPERATION MANUAL

MODE D'EMPLOI

MANUAL DE FUNCIONAMIENTO

Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR®

are designed to protect the environment through

superior energy efficiency.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:

To aid in reporting in case of loss or theft, please

record the TV's model and serial numbers in the

space provided. The numbers are located on the

rear of the TV.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with

arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended

to alert the user to the presence

of uninsulated "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 (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the product.

U.S.A. ONLY

Model No.:

Serial No.:

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.

CAUTION:

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect

the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as

radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

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FCC Statement

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.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Declaration of Conformity

SHARP 26" LCD Color TV LD-26SH3U

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135

TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP

For Business Customers: URL http://www.sharpusa.com

"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 close to the point of cable entry as practical."

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

U.S.A. ONLY

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Table of Contents

Getting started

Tips and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E5

Product and accessory checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E9

Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E10

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E10

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E12

Cable clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E13

Using headphones (commercially available) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E13

Angle adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E13

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E14

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E14

Batteries for the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E14

Connection and preparation

Preparation steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E15

Connecting the TV to a home antenna terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E16

Connecting the TV to a power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E19

Setting TV channels (EZ Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E20

Connecting the TV to AV equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E21

Connecting the TV to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E25

Analog connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E25

Digital connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E26

Connecting the audio cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E26

Basic operations

Basic adjustment screen operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E27

Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E28

Turning power on/off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E28

Switching display modes (INPUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E29

Selecting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E30

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E30

Enjoying surround sound (Virtual Dolby Surround) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E31

Muting the sound (MUTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E31

TV/AV mode

Setting TV channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E32

Selecting broadcast (Air) or cable TV (Cable) for channel setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E32

Saving broadcast TV channels in the memory (CH Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E33

Setting channels manually (CH Memory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E33

Watching TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E34

Selecting MTS (Multi ch TV Sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E34

Returning to previous channel (FLASHBACK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E34

Enjoying DVDs, games, and other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E35

Helpful features (in TV/AV mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E36

Adjusting the V-Chip settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E36

Setting the Closed Caption (CC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E40

Pausing the screen (FREEZE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E41

Using the menus in TV/AV mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E42

How to adjust using the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E42

Menu setting items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E42

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PC mode

Adjusting the computer display automatically (for analog signals) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E46

Using the menus in PC mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E47

How to adjust using the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E47

Menu setting items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E47

PIP/Split mode

Watching two images simultaneously (PIP/SPLIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E53

Displaying the images in PIP/Split mode (ON/OFF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E53

Selecting the active window (SELECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E53

Changing between TV and AV modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E53

Swapping images (SWAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E54

Adjusting the size or position of the small window (SIZE/MOVE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E54

Other features

Other features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E55

Changing the screen size (VIEW MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E55

Adjusting the picture mode (PICT MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E56

Checking your TV's current settings (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E57

Switching power off after a specified length of time (SLEEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E57

Preventing changes to adjusted values (Adjustment Lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E58

Resetting all adjustment values (ALL RESET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E58

Outputting images and sound to AV equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E59

Appendix

Instructions for attaching a VESA-compliant mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E60

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E62

TV care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E65

TV care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E65

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E65

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E66

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Tips and safety instructions

Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp 26" LCD Color TV. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-

free operation of your product, please read the important safety instructions carefully before using this

product.

Important safety instructions

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, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)

that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider

than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are

provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,

such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15) Power Sources

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This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If

you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For

products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

16) Overloading

–

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a

risk of fire or electric shock.

17) Object and Liquid Entry

–

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on

the product.

18) Damage Requiring Service

–

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel

under the following conditions:

a) When the AC cord or plug is damaged,

b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,

c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls

may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal

operation,

e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance

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this indicates a need for service.

19) Replacement Parts

–

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

20) Safety Check

–

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

21) 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.

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Tips and safety instructions

- Water and Moisture

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Do not use this product near water

–

for example, near a bath tub, wash

bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

- 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

manufacturer's instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer.

- Ventilation

–

The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not

cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating

and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar

surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in

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 panel breaks.

- Heat

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The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Precautions when transporting the TV

When transporting the TV, be sure to always carry the TV by two people holding it with two hands

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one hand on each side of the TV.

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- If an outside antenna is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so

as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard 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.

- For added protection for this equipment during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods

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.

- 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.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

GROUND

CLAMP

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

- To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the TV set.

- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing. 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 power cord under the TV set or other heavy

items.

Tips and safety instructions

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Tips and safety instructions

Power cord

- Do not damage the power cord, place heavy

objects on it, stretch it, or over bend it. Also, do

not add extension cords. Damage to the cord

may result in fire or electric shock.

- Use only the power cord supplied with the TV.

- Insert the power plug directly into the AC outlet.

Adding an extension cord may lead to fire as a

result of overheating.

- Do not remove or insert the power plug with wet

hands. Doing so could result in electric shock.

- Unplug the power cord if it is not used for a long

time.

- Do not attempt to repair the power cord if it is

broken or malfunctioning. Refer the servicing to

the service representative.

Manual scope

- In this manual, when there is no need to

distinguish between the following programs, the

term "Windows" will be used:

Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Millennium, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft

Windows 98, and Microsoft Windows 95.

- Microsoft and Windows are registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

- Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple

Computer, Inc.

- Adobe and Reader are registered trademarks of

Adobe Systems Incorporated.

- HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or

registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

- All other brand and product names are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective holders.

- Actual screens and buttons may differ from those

as shown in this manual.

- The procedures described in this manual use

screenshots in ENGLISH (factory setting).

- The explanations in this manual use primarily

the remote control.

(Operations requiring the use of control buttons

on the TV are specifically identified using the

words "on the TV".)

- The TFT color LCD panel used in this TV is made

with the application of high precision technology.

However, there may be minute points on the

screen where pixels never light or are

permanently lit. Also, if the screen is viewed from

an acute angle, there may be uneven colors or

brightness. Please note that these are not

malfunctions but common phenomena of LCDs

and will not affect the performance of the TV.

- Do not display a still picture for a long period, as

this could cause a residual image.

- If the brightness is adjusted to the minimum

setting, it may be difficult to see the screen.

- The quality of the video signal may influence the

quality of the display. We recommend using an

equipment able to emit high quality video

signals.

- Never rub or tap the TV with hard objects.

- Do not modify, disassemble, or repair the TV by

yourself. Doing so may cause a fire, electric

shock, or injury.

- Please understand that Sharp Corporation bears

no responsibility for errors made during use by

the customer or a third party, nor for any other

malfunctions or damage to this product arising

during use, except where indemnity liability is

recognized under law.

- This TV and its accessories may be upgraded

without advance notice.

Location

- Do not use the TV where ventilation is poor,

where there is a lot of dust, where humidity is

high, or where the TV may come into contact

with oil or steam, as this could lead to fire.

- Ensure that the TV does not come into contact

with water or other fluids. Ensure that no objects

such as paper clips or pins enter the TV as this

could lead to fire or electric shock.

- Do not place the TV on top of unstable objects or

in unsafe places. Do not allow the TV to come

into contact with strong shocks or vibrations.

Causing the TV to fall or topple over may

damage it.

- Do not use in places where the TV will be

subject to direct sunlight, near heating

equipment or anywhere else where there is

likelihood of high temperature, as this may lead

to generation of excessive heat and outbreak of

fire.

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Product and accessory checklist

Please check that the following items are included

in the package.

-26" LCD Color TV (1)

-Power cord (1)

-PC analog signal cable (1)

(model name: 0LTLS20276002)

-PC audio cable (1)

(model name: 0LTLS05247001)

-Remote control (1)

-"AAA" size (UM/SUM-4) dry battery (2)

-Cable clamp (2)

-CD-ROM (Utility Disk for Windows/Macintosh) (1)

-Operation manual (1)

Notes:

- The commercially available antenna cable is

required.

- The digital signal cable (DVI-D – DVI-D) is to be

purchased separately.

(model name: NL-C04J)

- You are advised to retain the carton in case the

TV needs to be transported.

- Sharp Corporation holds authorship rights to the

Utility program. Do not reproduce it without

permission.

- The shape of the supplied accessories may not

be exactly the same as shown in this manual.

- This product comes with RICOH Bitmap Fonts

produced and sold by RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

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Product description

Front view

POWERVOL

CH

ENTERMENUINPUT

OPC POWER

12

5678

4

3

Main unit

Removing/replacing the terminal cover

Removing the cover Replacing the cover

- Be careful not to pinch the cables.

1. Control buttons

(See page E29 for the INPUT button and E27

for the others. Also see page E30 for the

CH and VOL buttons.)

2. POWER button

(See page E28.)

3. Speakers

4. Headphone terminal

(See page E13.)

5. Remote control sensor

(See page E14.)

6. OPC (Optical Picture Control) sensor

(See OPC on page E43 or E49.)

7. OPC LED

Green: OPC is on.

Off: OPC is off.

8. POWER LED

Green: in use

Red: in standby mode

Orange: in power-saving mode

(only for PC mode)

Off: power off

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Product description

Main unit

Rear view

3

2

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

12

11

13

14

15

16

17

1

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26

A

B

1. Antenna input terminal

2. Antenna output terminal

3. S-video input terminal

4. Video input terminal

5. Audio input terminal - Left

6. Audio input terminal - Right

7. Component input terminals

8. Video input terminal

9. Audio input terminal - Left

10. Audio input terminal - Right

11. S-video input terminal

12. Video input terminal

13. Audio input terminal - Left

14. Audio input terminal - Right

15. Video output terminal

16. Audio output terminal - Left

17. Audio output terminal - Right

18. Optional terminal

(For factory use only)

19. HDMI input terminal

20. Audio input terminal - Left

21. Audio input terminal - Right

22. DVI input terminal

(DVI-D 24 pin)

(Also available as a digital RGB

input terminal for PC mode)

23. PC analog RGB input terminal

(Mini D-sub 15 pin)

24. PC audio input terminal

25. Power input terminal

26. Lug-hole for cable clamp

(See page E13.)

A Ventilation openings

Never block these openings as this may lead to

overheating inside the TV and result in

malfunction.

B Security lock anchor

By connecting a security lock (commercially

available) to the security lock anchor, the TV is

fixed so that it cannot be transported. The security

slot works in conjunction with Kensington Micro

Saver Security Systems.

AV-IN 1

AV-IN 2

AV-OUT

AV-IN 3

AV-IN 4

AV-IN 5

PC-IN

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Product description

Remote control

POWER DISPLAY INPUT

TV AV

MENU PC

VOLCH

RETURN

SLEEP

EXIT MTS MUTE

VIEW MODE PICT MODE

CC FREEZE

ON/OFF SIZE/MOVE

PIP/SPLIT

SWAP SELECT

ENTER

FLASH

BACK

1

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

11

12

2

1. POWER button

2. Channel buttons

3. FLASHBACK button

4. MENU button

5. buttons and ENTER button

6. CH (channel) buttons

7. RETURN button

8. EXIT button

9. VIEW MODE button

10. PICT MODE button

11. SLEEP button

12. PIP/SPLIT buttons

(ON/OFF, SIZE/MOVE, SWAP, and SELECT)

13. INPUT button

14. DISPLAY button

15. Input buttons (TV, AV, and PC)

16. VOL (volume) buttons

17. MUTE button

18. MTS (Multi ch TV Sound) button

19. FREEZE button

20. CC (Closed Caption) button

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Product description

Angle adjustment

Adjust to an easy to view angle.

CAUTION!

- Be sure to hold both sides of the TV when

adjusting the viewing angle. The LCD panel

used in this TV is made of glass. Pressure from

hands on the LCD panel could cause damage.

- Be careful not to allow your fingers to be

pinched.

- Do not put your hand or objects near the stand.

When changing the viewing angle horizontally,

the stand moves and may hit the objects or

cause injury to your hand or fingertips.

approx. 5°

approx. 5° approx.

15°

approx. 15°

Cable clamp

Use the supplied cable clamps to secure the

cables connected to the terminals.

CAUTION!

- When adjusting the viewing angle, cables may

be pulled. Therefore, ensure that the cables

have sufficient slack.

Using headphones

(commercially available)

You can connect headphones with a mini stereo

jack (φ 3.5 mm) to the TV.

Notes:

- When headphones are connected:

- No sound can be heard from the TV speakers.

In addition, when "Output Select" is set to

"Variable1" or "Variable2" in the Option menu,

no sound via the audio output terminals can

be heard either.

- The Virtual Dolby Surround function (see page

E31) cannot be used.

- The Audio menu (see pages E43 and E50)

cannot be adjusted.

Headphone

terminal

Headphones

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Remote control

Using the remote control

Use the remote control by pointing it towards the

remote control sensor on the TV. Objects between

the remote control and remote control sensor may

prevent proper operation.

5 m (16' 4")

Cautions regarding use of remote control

- Do not expose the remote control to shock.

In addition, do not expose the remote control to

liquid, and do not place in an area with high

humidity.

- Do not install or place the remote control under

direct sunlight. The heat may deform the unit.

- The remote control may not work properly if the

remote control sensor of the TV is under direct

sunlight or strong lighting, or a fluorescent light

is near the TV. In such case, change the angle or

place of the lighting or TV, or operate the remote

control closer to the remote control sensor.

- Do not use the remote control simultaneously

with remote controls of other equipment.

Batteries for the remote control

Before using the TV for the first time, install two

("AAA" size, UM/SUM-4) batteries (supplied).

When the operable distance becomes shorter,

replace the batteries immediately with new ("AAA"

size, UM/SUM-4) batteries.

1.Open the battery cover.

Slide the cover while pressing the ( ) part.

2.Insert two ("AAA" size, UM/SUM-4) batteries.

Position the positive and negative ends of the

batteries as indicated in the compartment.

3.Close the battery cover.

Engage the claw on the cover into the battery

housing and slide shut.

CAUTION!

Improper use of batteries can result in chemical

leakage and/or explosion. Be sure to follow the

instructions below.

- Place batteries with their terminals

corresponding to the (+) and (–) indications.

- Different types of batteries have different

characteristics. Do not mix batteries of different

types.

- Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and

new batteries can shorten the life of new battery

and/or cause the old battery to leak chemicals.

- Remove batteries when they become weak.

Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause a

rash. If chemical leakage is found, wipe with a

cloth.

- The batteries supplied with the TV may have a

shorter life expectancy due to storage

conditions.

- If the remote control will not be used for an

extended period of time, remove the batteries

from the remote control.

Remote control sensor

30°

(up/down/left/right)

30°

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PC

TV

AV

PCTV

AV

TV

Preparation steps

Use the following steps to connect and set up your TV.

PC

TV

AV

...Required when using the TV as a television

...Required when using the TV as an AV monitor

...Required when using the TV as a computer monitor

Connecting the TV to a computer (See pages E25 and E26.)

- If your computer has an analog RGB output terminal, see Analog connection

on page E25.

- If your computer has a digital RGB output terminal, see Digital connection on

page E26. (When using the TV with a digital connection, the separately-sold

digital signal cable is required.)

Connecting the TV to a home antenna terminal

(See pages E16 through E18.)

- The commercially available antenna cable is required.

Connecting the TV to AV equipment (See pages E21 through E24.)

- Follow these steps to connect the TV to AV equipment and enjoy watching

DVDs or playing games. For information on the connection using the AV-OUT

terminals, see page E59.

Connecting the TV to a power source (See page E19.)

Setting TV channels (EZ Setup)

(See page E20.)

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Connecting the

TV

to a home antenna terminal

CAUTION!

- When connecting, ensure that the TV is switched off.

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. (See page E10 for information on removing/replacing the terminal cover.)

1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type

connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without

tools (commercially available).

2. A 300-ohm system is a flat "twin-lead" cable that can be

attached to a 75-ohm terminal through a 300-75-ohm adapter

(commercially available).

F-type connector

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)

Notes:

- The 75-ohm coaxial cable is recommended.

-

When you first receive this TV, it has no memory of any channels. To receive channels, perform the EZ Setup

(see page E20) after the first power-on, or use "CH Setup" in the Setup menu (see pages E32 and E33).

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 the antenna input terminal (ANT-IN) on the right side of

the TV.

CAUTION!

- When connecting the coaxial cable to the TV, do not

tighten F-type connector with tools. If tools are

used, it may cause damage to your TV. (The

breaking of internal circuit, etc.)

F-type connector

75-ohm coaxial cable

A. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna

B. Separate VHF and/or

UHF Antennas

Antenna cable

(commercially available)

Antenna input terminal (ANT-IN)

or

VHF/UHF

antenna

300-ohm

twin-lead

75-ohm

coaxial cable

VHF/UHF

antenna

300/75-ohm

adapter

(commercially available)

or

75-ohm

coaxial cable

300-ohm

twin-lead

300-ohm

twin-lead

Combiner

(commercially

available)

OUTIN

VHF

antenna

UHF

antenna

Home Antenna

terminal (75-ohm)

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Connecting the TV to a home antenna terminal

Cable TV (CATV) connection

- A 75-ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup. When connecting the 75-ohm

coaxial cable to the set, screw the 75-ohm cable to the antenna input terminal (ANT-IN).

- 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 switch provided with two inputs (A and B) is required (commercially available).

"A" position on the RF switch (commercially available): You can view all unscrambled channels by

using the TV's channel buttons.

"B" position on the RF switch (commercially available): You can view the scrambled channels via the

converter/descrambler by using the converter's

channel keys.

Note:

- Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch, or combiner that might

be required.

Cable TV converter/

descrambler

(commercially

available)

Two-set

signal

splitter

(commercially

available)

Cable TV Line

RF switch (commercially available)

OUT IN

Antenna input terminal

(ANT-IN)

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Connecting the TV to a home antenna terminal

Connection to an antenna input terminal of AV equipment

A different type of antenna cable is required depending on the shape of the antenna input terminal of the

AV equipment to be connected.

Note:

- The signal from the antenna output terminal is less powerful than when it first enters the TV. Please use

a booster (commercially available), if necessary.

Antenna input

terminal of AV

equipment Antenna cable

(commercially

available)

Antenna output

terminal

(ANT-OUT)

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Connecting the TV to a power source

CAUTION!

- When connecting, ensure that the TV is switched off.

- Use only the power cord supplied with the TV.

- Be careful not to over bend the cable or add extension cords as this could lead to a malfunction.

See page E10 for information on removing/replacing the terminal cover.

1.Connect the power cord (supplied) to the power input terminal.

2.Place the power plug into an AC outlet.

1

2

Note:

- If the TV does not operate, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and reconnect it again. The

setup must be completed in the proper order for the TV to function.

AC outlet

Power input terminal

Power cord (supplied)

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