LC-15S4U
OPERATION MANUAL
ENGLISH
IMPORTANT:
Model No.:
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.
Serial No.:
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
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 (servic-
ing) instructions in the literature 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.
U.S.A. 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 close 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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued)
■ Cleaning—Unplug the power 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 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.
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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. Section 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
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
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 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.
■ To 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.
■ Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an afterimage to remain.
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Contents
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ............................................ 1
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER .............................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................ 2
Supplied Accessories...................................................... 5
Preparation ....................................................................... 6
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ................... 6
Using the Remote Control ........................................... 6
Antenna Connection ................................................... 7
Power Connection ....................................................... 8
Part Names of the Main Unit ........................................... 9
Listening with Headphones......................................... 9
How to Fix the Cables ............................................... 10
Part Names of the Remote Control............................... 11
TV Signals inYour Region ............................................. 11
EZ SETUP (With AUTO CLOCK Setting) ...................... 12
EZ SETUP during the First Power On ........................ 12
Setting the CLOCK......................................................... 13
AUTO CLOCK Setting ............................................... 13
MANUAL CLOCK Setting.......................................... 13
TIME DISPLAY ........................................................... 14
Basic Operation.............................................................. 14
Turning On and Off the Main Power .......................... 14
Standby ..................................................................... 14
Switching the Input Modes
Basic Adjustment Settings............................................ 18
AV MODE .................................................................. 18
OPC........................................................................... 18
BACKLIGHT .............................................................. 19
PICTURE Adjustments .............................................. 19
COLOR TEMPERATURE ........................................... 20
AUDIO Adjustments .................................................. 20
Useful Features .............................................................. 21
CH-SETTING ............................................................. 21
SETUP ....................................................................... 22
V-CHIP Settings......................................................... 23
CLOSED CAPTION ................................................... 27
VIEW MODE .............................................................. 28
AUDIO ONLY ............................................................. 28
BLUE SCREEN .......................................................... 28
SLEEP TIMER ............................................................ 29
WAKE-UP TIMER....................................................... 29
NO SIGNAL OFF ....................................................... 30
NO OPERATION OFF ................................................ 30
PICTURE FLIP ........................................................... 30
Connecting External Devices........................................ 31
Example of External Devices that can be Connected ... 31
Outputting Video and Audio (Video Output) ............. 31
Connecting a VCR, DVD Player or a Camcorder to
(INPUT1/INPUT2/INPUT3/TV) ............................. 15
Sound Volume ........................................................... 15
Changing Channels .................................................. 16
Selecting Menu Items................................................ 16
INPUT1/INPUT2/INPUT 3 ................................... 32
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 33
Specifications................................................................. 34
Calling for Service.......................................................... 35
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................... 35
Dimensional Drawings
• 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 adapter
AC cord
pages 6 and 11
page 8
page 8
Cable clamp
Audio cable
“AAA” size batteries (×2)
Operation manual
LC-15S4U
page 6
page 10
page 32
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• 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.
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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.
■ Slide the cover while
pressing the ( ) part.
■ Place batteries with their
terminals corresponding
to the (+) and (–)
indications in the battery
compartment.
■ Engaging the lower
claw with the remote
control, close the
cover.
Caution!
Precautions regarding batteries
■ Improper use of batteries can result in a leakage of chemicals 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 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
■ Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote sensor
window of the main unit. Objects between the remote control and
sensor window may prevent proper operation.
30˚
Remote
sensor
30˚
Cautions regarding use of the remote control
■ 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.
■ Do not install or place the remote control in direct sunlight. The
heat may cause deformation of the unit.
■ The remote control may not work 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.
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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. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type connector that can easily
be attached to a terminal without tools (not supplied).
75-ohm coaxial cable (round)
300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)
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 (not supplied).
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.
(Antenna terminal)
300-ohm
twin-lead
300/75-ohm
adapter
VHF/UHF
antenna
(not supplied)
VHF/UHF
antenna
or
75-ohm
Antenna cable
(commercially available)
coaxial cable
B. Separate VHF and/or
UHF Antennas
UHF
VHF
antenna
antenna
300-ohm
twin-lead
Combiner
(not supplied)
300-ohm
twin-lead
OUT
IN
75-ohm
or
coaxial cable
F-type connector
NOTICE
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.
(The breaking of internal circuit, etc.)
75-ohm coaxial cable
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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.
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 (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
signal
Cable TV Line
splitter
(not
supplied)
OUT
IN
Cable TV converter/
descrambler
(not supplied)
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• Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be required.
Power Connection
POWER
POWER INPUT
terminal
(DC 12V)
Household power outlet
AC adapter
AC cord
■ Using the AC Adapter
• Although the AC adapter may become warm during use, this is not a malfunction.
• Do not wrap or cover the AC adapter with a blanket or similar covering. This can cause a malfunction or accident.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the AC adapter. The insides of the AC adapter contain high-voltage components
that can result in the risk of electrical shock.
• When you insert the AC adapter plug into the POWER INPUT terminal of the main unit, make sure that it is fitted firmly.
• Once the AC adapter plug is plugged in, be sure that it is held by the cable holder and fixed neatly.
A
• Use a commercially available AC plug adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet.
• Unplug the AC adapter from the product and power outlet when not using for a long period of time.
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Part Names of the Main Unit
Controls
How to adjust the angle
Upper control panel
CH (Channel) INPUT
( )/( )
VOL (Volume)
(–)/(+)
MENU
POWER
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.
Speaker
HEADPHONE jack
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).
Remote sensor
OPC (Optical Picture Control) sensor
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• INPUT, CH ( )/( ), 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
■ Plug the headphone mini-plug into the HEADPHONE jack located on the front of the main unit.
▼ On-screen display
Headphones
VOLUME
20
Adjust the sound volume
using VOL (+)/(–) on the
remote control.
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• Headphones are not included in the supplied accessories.
• No sound is heard from the main unit speakers when a headphone mini-plug is connected into the HEADPHONE jack.
• Do not set the volume at a high level. Hearing experts advise against extended listening at high volume levels.
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Part Names of the Main Unit (Continued)
Terminals
Rear View
Carrying handle
AUDIO (R)
AUDIO (L)
VIDEO
INPUT3/
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO (L)
AUDIO (R)
INPUT2
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.
ANT.
(Antenna terminal)
Y
P
P
B
R
INPUT1
(COMPONENT)
AUDIO (L/R)
POWER INPUT
(DC 12V)
How to Fix the Cables
• Secure cables and cords with the supplied cable clamp so that they do not get caught when mounting the cover.
Push the two hooks
sideways to the left
to open the cover.
Cable clamp
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Part Names of the Remote Control
POWER (p. 14)
Switches the Liquid Crystal
Television power on or standby.
DISPLAY
Displays the receiving channel and
the current time for 10 seconds.
PIC.FLIP (p. 30)
Sets the orientation of the picture.
AV MODE (p. 18)
Selects preferred AV MODE.
SLEEP (p. 29)
Sets the sleep timer.
BACKLIGHT (p. 19)
Adjusts the brightness of the screen.
MENU RETURN (p. 16)
Returns to the previous screen.
' /" /\ /| (Cursor control) (p. 16)
Selects a desired item on the screen.
ENTER
Executes a command.
MENU (p. 16)
Displays the menu screen.
INPUT (p. 15)
Switches the input source between
INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and TV
mode.
MUTE (p. 15)
Mutes the sound.
AUDIO ONLY (p. 28)
Outputs audio without screen image.
CC (p. 27)
Displays Closed Caption subtitles.
FLASHBACK (p. 16)
Returns to the previous channel.
VOL (+)/(–) (p. 15)
Sets the volume.
CH ( )/( ) (p. 16)
Selects a channel.
MTS (p. 15)
Selects audio settings.
Channel Select (p. 16)
Sets the channel.
TV Signals in Your Region
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.
Factory setting of color system
User setting
TV
TV broadcasting
system
Country
U.S.A.
TV
Video
Color: NTSC
TV ch: US ch
NTSC (N358)
US ch
NTSC (N358)
US ch
Not required or N/A
Not required or N/A
Canada, Mexico,
Latin America
Color: NTSC
TV ch: US ch
NTSC (N358)
US ch
NTSC (N358)
US ch
Color: PAL-M
TV ch: US ch
NTSC (N358)
US ch
NTSC (N358)
US ch
Set color system to
PAL-M (see page 22)
Brazil
Argentina,
Uruguay
Color: PAL-N
TV ch: US ch
NTSC (N358)
US ch
NTSC (N358)
US ch
Set color system to
PAL-N (see page 22)
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EZ SETUP (With AUTO CLOCK Setting)
Press ENTER to access START EZ SETUP mode.
Press '/" to select “YES”, and press ENTER.
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EZ SETUP during the First Power On
■ 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.
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• If you want to stop the EZ SETUP process once it has
started, press MENU and it will be canceled. If you want to
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 adapter to the POWER INPUT terminal
of the LCD TV set and plug in the AC cord to the wall
outlet. (See page 8.)
YES
NO
CONNECT ANTENNA
OR CABLE.
POWER
The tuner will automatically search for the broadcasting
and cable TV channels. (The channel number will
automatically increase when it appears.)
PLEASE
WAIT
AUTO PROGRAMMING
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
turn on the TV. The SELECT LANGUAGE screen will
be displayed.
PLEASE
WAIT
NOW SEARCHING
TIME
Press '/" to select “ENGLISH”, “ESPAÑOL”
(Spanish) or “FRANÇAIS” (French).
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
5 Once EZ SETUP is completed, the lowest channel
number memorized will be displayed.
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2 Press ENTER to access CH-SETTING mode.
Press '/" to select “ON” or “OFF”. When you select
“ON”, the LCD TV set will automatically memorize the
broadcasting channels.
STEREO
SAP
MONO
11:53AM
ON
OFF
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• Do not let the EZ SETUP screen remain unattended for a long time.
• 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.
• It may be difficult to preset when the broadcasting signals are
weak, the channel cycle frequency is incorrect or the frequency
jamming is occurring around the area. Please refer to page 21 for
more information on manually memorizing the channels using
CH-SETTING.
• 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
“EDS CH IS NOT AVAILABLE.” message will appear and the
mode will change to MANUAL CLOCK setting. Refer to page 13 to
set the clock manually.
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• If you select “OFF”, EZ SETUP will be canceled.
Press ENTER to access AUTO CLOCK mode.
Press '/" to select “ON” or “OFF”.
When you select “ON”, the LCD TV set will
automatically adjust the clock to search time-signals
(EDS signals), which are provided by some TV stations.
The AUTO CLOCK setting may take from several
minutes to an hour depending on the number of
channels to receive and signal status. If you know the
channel of the EDS signal carrier (PBS or other) in your
area, select “OFF” and follow the procedure in AUTO
CLOCK Setting. (See page 13.)
3
ON
OFF
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Setting the CLOCK
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• CLOCK:
AUTO CLOCK Setting
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 < AUTO >:
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.
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.
• EDS CH < Not AUTO >:
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 setting screen (in step 4 in AUTO CLOCK Setting) is
displayed as in the case with EDS CH < AUTO >. 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.)
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
Press \/| to select “SETUP”.
2
MANUAL CLOCK Setting
If there are no channels with EDS signals, set the clock
manually using MANUAL CLOCK.
Press '/" to select “CLOCK”, and press ENTER.
3
SETUP
OPTION
CH–SETTING
MTS
CLOCK
INPUT3 SELECT
V–CHIP BLOCK
CLOSED CAPTION
COLOR SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
Repeat steps 1 to 4 of AUTO CLOCK Setting.
1
Press '/" to select “MANUAL”, and press ENTER.
SET
2
TIME DISPLAY
AUTO
MANUAL
Press '/" to select “SET”, and press ENTER.
SET
4
5
TIME DISPLAY
AUTO
Press '/" to select “DST”, and press \/| to select
3
MANUAL
“ON” or “OFF”.
Press '/" to select “TIME”, and press \/| to set the
time, and press ENTER.
Press '/" to select “AUTO”, and press ENTER.
12:00AM
11:59PM
11:59AM
12:00PM
●
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 EDS signal carrier in your area, press \/| to select
the channel and press ENTER.
• Holding down \/| changes the setting at a high speed.
SET
TIME DISPLAY
DST
TIME
OFF
12:
AM
0 0
SET
TIME DISPLAY
EDS CH
AUTO
Press MENU to exit.
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● 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.)
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• Make sure to press ENTER after adjusting the time. Otherwise,
the time will not be set.
■ Backup
• When “DST” is set to “ON”, the time entered is forwarded by 1
hour.
• Please be sure to set “DST” before setting “TIME”.
The clock function is maintained for about 5 minutes even
when the AC adapter 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.
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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.
1:00AM 2:00AM
POWER/WAKE UP TIMER indicator
TIME DISPLAY
You can display the current time on the screen.
● 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
STEREO
SAP
MONO
A
• The on-screen display disappears in a few seconds.
● To turn off the main power, press POWER again.
Standby
Repeat steps 1 to 3 of AUTO CLOCK Setting on page
13.
1
Press '/" to select “TIME DISPLAY”, and press
2
ENTER.
SET
TIME DISPLAY
ON
OFF
To turn off the LCD TV set
Press POWER. The POWER/WAKE UP TIMER indicator will
turn red.
Press '/" to select “ON” or “OFF”, and press
3
ENTER.
Selected item
Description
Displays the current time on the screen.
No display
To turn the LCD TV set back on
ON
Press POWER again. The POWER/WAKE UP TIMER
OFF
indicator will turn green.
Press MENU to exit.
4
A
• When you press DISPLAY, the current time is displayed for about
10 seconds.
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Basic Operation (Continued)
Switching the Input Modes (INPUT1/
INPUT2/INPUT3/TV)
Sound Volume
■ To adjust the volume
● Press VOL (+) to increase the sound volume.
1
Turn on the power of the connected video equipment.
The bar indicator shifts right.
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.
VOLUME
50
● Press VOL (–) to decrease the sound volume.
INPUT1 mode
The bar indicator shifts left.
I N P U T 1
4 8 0 P
VOLUME
10
INPUT2 mode
I N P U T 2
■ To mute the sound
● Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound.
The MUTE mark
is displayed for 4 seconds.
INPUT3 mode
I N P U T 3
● Press MUTE or VOL (+)/(–) to turn the sound back to the
previous level.
TV mode
The mute function is automatically turned off when any of
the following buttons are pressed: POWER, MUTE,
VOL (+)/(–) or MTS.
2
VOLUME
10
A
• INPUT1:
A
Used for video equipment connected to the COMPONENT input
terminals.
• INPUT2:
• When VOL (+)/(–) is pressed in the Mute mode, the sound turns
on and the volume indicator is displayed.
• The Mute function is canceled when POWER is pressed.
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.
■ To select MTS (Multichannel TV Sound)
Press MTS to display the MTS screen.
1
• INPUT3/OUTPUT:
INPUT3 mode is used to adjust the preset settings and IN or
OUT can be selected. INPUT3 indication is not displayed
when OUT is selected. (For details on setting INPUT3
SELECT, see page 22.)
Press MTS to select the MTS settings.
2
STEREO: stereo audio
SAP:
MONO:
secondary audio program
monophonic audio
STEREO
SAP
<
<
ON A I R
ON A I R
M
ONO
A
• “ON AIR” appears when a STEREO or SAP broadcast is being
aired.
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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.
■ Using the remote control
You can select channels using Channel Select or
CH ( )/( ).
• 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.
■ 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.
Press the
button.
Press the
button.
1
2
Press MENU on the remote control to display the Menu
screen.
1
0 –
5
Press \/| to select the desired menu item.
2
A
• The cursor moves left or right.
• When selecting a 1-digit channel number, do not fail to press the
button first.
• The cursor indicates the selected menu item.
Press '/" to select the desired item, and press \/|
3
To select a 3-digit channel number (e.g., Channel 115):
to 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.
Press the
button.
1
3
2
PICTURE
S
AUDIO
SETUP
OPTION
AV MODE
OPC
[DYNAMIC]
[OFF]
1 – –
1 1–
BACKLIGHT [BRIGHT
]
CONTRAST
[ 45]
BRIGHTNESS[
]–
+
+
0
COLOR
TINT
[+ 5]–
[
Press the
button.
]
0
SHARPNESS [
ADVANCED
RESET
0 ]–
+
1 15
A
Press MENU RETURN to return to the previous screen,
or press MENU to exit.
4
• The 3-digit channel number can be selected only when the
receiving mode is set to “CABLE” in “CH-SETTING”. (For details
on setting the receiving mode, see page 21.)
■ Using the control panel of the main unit
Changing channels with CH ( )/( ) on the remote control
You can also operate the menu with the control panel of the
main unit.
Air:
Press CH ( ) and the channels change in the order shown below:
Button operations on the control panel correspond to the
ones on the remote control as shown below.
2 → 3 → . . . → 68 → 69 → 2 → 3 → . . .
Press CH ( ) and the channels change in the order shown below:
3 → 2 → 69 → 68 → . . . → 3 → 2 → . . .
Control panel of the main unit
Cable: Press CH ( ) and the channels change in the order shown below:
1 → 2 → 3 → . . . → 125 →1 → 2 → 3 → . . .
Press CH ( ) and the channels change in the order shown below:
3 → 2 → 1 → 125 → . . . → 3 → 2 → 1 → . . .
VOL (–)/(+): Cursor \/| on the remote control
CH ( )/( ): Cursor "/' on the remote control
MENU: MENU on the remote control
■ Using FLASHBACK
● Press FLASHBACK to switch the currently tuned channel
to the previously tuned channel.
INPUT: ENTER on the remote control
● Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the currently
tuned channel.
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Basic Operation (Continued)
■ Menu setting screens
0
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, a message
will be displayed on the menu setting screen.
Page
AV MODE ....................................................... 18
OPC ................................................................ 18
BACKLIGHT ................................................... 19
CONTRAST .................................................... 19
BRIGHTNESS ................................................ 19
COLOR ........................................................... 19
TINT ................................................................ 19
SHARPNESS.................................................. 19
ADVANCED .................................................... 20
RESET ............................................................ 19
MENU[
PICTURE
]
PICTURE
PICTURE
S
AV MODE
OPC
AUDIO
SETUP
[DYNAMIC]
[OFF]
OPTION
BACKLIGHT [BRIGHT
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS[
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS [
ADVANCED
RESET
]
[ 45]
0 ]–
+
+
[+ 5]–
[
]
0
0 ]–
+
:
SELECT
ENTER
:
ENTER
RETURN
:
BACK
MENU
:
EXIT
The bar above is an operational guide for the remote
control. The bar will change in accordance with each
menu setting screen.
Page
TREBLE .......................................................... 20
BASS .............................................................. 20
BALANCE ....................................................... 20
RESET ............................................................ 20
AUDIO
MENU[
AUDIO
]
PICTURE
AUDIO SETUP
OPTION
TREBLE [
BASS
BALANCE[
RESET
]–
]–
]L
+
+
R
0
0
0
[
Page
CH-SETTING .................................................. 21
MTS ......................................................... 15, 22
CLOCK...................................................... 13, 14
INPUT3 SELECT ............................................ 22
V-CHIP BLOCK ......................................... 23-26
CLOSED CAPTION ........................................ 27
COLOR SYSTEM ..................................... 11, 22
LANGUAGE .............................................. 12, 22
MENU [
SETUP
]
SETUP
PICTURE
AUDIO SETUP
OPTION
CH–SETTING
MTS
CLOCK
INPUT3 SELECT
V–CHIP BLOCK
CLOSED CAPTION
COLOR SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
Page
VIEW MODE ................................................... 28
AUDIO ONLY.................................................. 28
BLUE SCREEN .............................................. 28
SLEEP TIMER ................................................ 29
WAKE-UP TIMER........................................... 29
NO SIGNAL OFF ............................................ 30
NO OPERATION OFF.................................... 30
PICTURE FLIP ............................................... 30
OPTION
MENU[
OPTION
]
PICTURE
AUDIO
SETUP
OPTION
VIEW MODE
AUDIO ONLY
BLUE SCREEN
SLEEP TIMER
WAKE–UP TIMER
NO SIGNAL OFF
ED CA
NO OPERATION OFF
PICTURE FLIP
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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.
Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
1
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
2 Press \/| to select “PICTURE”.
Press \/| to select “PICTURE”.
2
3
Press '/" to select “OPC”, and press ENTER.
3
4
Press '/" to select “AV MODE”, and press ENTER.
Press '/" to select “ON” or “OFF”, and press ENTER.
4 Press '/" to select the desired setting, and press
ENTER.
ON
STANDARD
DYNAMIC
DYNAMIC(FIXED)
MOVIE
OFF
Selected item
Description
Automatically adjusts the brightness
No adjustment
ON
OFF
GAME
5 Press MENU to exit.
Press MENU to exit.
A
5
• 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.
A
• You can select a different AV MODE item for each input mode.
(For example, select “STANDARD” for TV input and “DYNAMIC”
for VIDEO input.)
• 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.
1
Before the AV MODE display disappears, press
2
AV MODE again and select your desired setting.
• Each time you press AV MODE, the mode changes
as shown below.
AV MODE [DYNAMIC]
AV MODE [STANDARD]
AV MODE [GAME]
AV MODE [MOVIE]
AV MODE [DYNAMIC (FIXED)]
Selected item
STANDARD
Description
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
GAME
Controlling the contrast to enable
easier viewing of dark images.
Controlling the brightness of video
games and other images for easier
viewing.
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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.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
Press \/| to select “PICTURE”.
2
3
Press \/| to select “PICTURE”.
2
Press '/" to select “BACKLIGHT”.
PICTURE
AUDIO
SETUP
OPTION
AV MODE
OPC
BACKLIGHT [BRIGHT
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS[
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS [
ADVANCED
RESET
[DYNAMIC]
[OFF]
Press '/" to select a specific adjustment item.
3
PICTURE
AUDIO
SETUP
OPTION
]
AV MODE
OPC
[DYNAMIC]
[OFF]
[ 45]
]–
+
+
0
BACKLIGHT [BRIGHT
]
[+ 5]–
CONTRAST
[ 45]
[
]
]–
0
0
BRIGHTNESS[
0 ]–
+
+
+
COLOR
TINT
[+ 5]–
0 ]
]–
[
SHARPNESS [
ADVANCED
RESET
+
0
Press \/| to adjust the item to the desired position.
4
Press \/| to adjust the item to the desired position.
4
5
5 Press MENU to exit.
A
Press MENU to exit.
• “BACKLIGHT” cannot be adjusted while “OPC” is set to “ON”.
Selected item
\ button
The screen dims
For less contrast
For less brightness
| button
Directly setting the BACKLIGHT
BACKLIGHT
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
The screen brightens
For more contrast
For more brightness
1
Press BACKLIGHT to display the BACKLIGHT screen.
Press BACKLIGHT to change the setting.
2
For less color intensity For more color intensity
TINT
Skin tones become
purplish
Skin tones become
greenish
OPC OFF
OPC OFF
BACKLIGHT [NORMAL]
BACKLIGHT [BRIGHT]
SHARPNESS
For less sharpness
For more sharpness
OPC ON
BACKLIGHT [AUTO]
OPC OFF
BACKLIGHT [VARIABLE]
OPC OFF
BACKLIGHT [DARK]
A
• Select “ADVANCED”, and press ENTER to set “COLOR TEMP.”.
See page 20.
• 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.
A
• The BACKLIGHT screen automatically disappears in 3 seconds.
• [BRIGHT]: Maximum brightness
[NORMAL]: Suitable for viewing in a well-lit area. Saves energy.
[DARK]:
[VARIABLE]: The brightness can be adjusted to suit your prefer-
1 Press '/" to select “RESET” in the PICTURE screen, and
Sufficiently bright when viewing in dim areas.
press ENTER.
2 Press '/" to select “YES”, and press ENTER.
ence using \/|.
[AUTO]:
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.
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Basic Adjustment Settings (Continued)
COLOR TEMPERATURE
AUDIO Adjustments
You can adjust the color temperature to give a better white
balance.
You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the
following settings.
1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
Press \/| to select “AUDIO”.
2
Press \/| to select “PICTURE”.
2
3 Press '/" to select a specific adjustment item.
Press '/" to select “ADVANCED”, and press ENTER.
3
AUDIO
SETUP
OPTION
PICTURE
AUDIO
SETUP
OPTION
TREBLE [
BASS
]–
]–
]L
+
+
R
0
0
0
AV MODE
OPC
[DYNAMIC]
[OFF]
[
BALANCE[
RESET
BACKLIGHT [BRIGHT
]
CONTRAST
[ 45]
BRIGHTNESS[
0 ]–
+
+
COLOR
TINT
[+ 5]–
0 ]
]–
[
4
5
Press \/| to adjust the item to the desired position.
SHARPNESS [
ADVANCED
RESET
+
0
Press MENU to exit.
Selected item
\ button
For weaker treble
For weaker bass
| button
For stronger treble
For stronger bass
Press '/" to select “COLOR TEMP.”, and press
4
5
TREBLE
BASS
ENTER.
COLOR TEMP.
RED
GREEN [
BLUE
RESET
[
0 ]
0 ]
0 ]
USER
HIGH
MIDDLE
LOW
BALANCE
Decrease audio from Decrease audio from
the right speaker the left speaker
[
A
• The items on the AUDIO menu cannot be set when “INPUT3
SELECT” is set to “OUT
• When resetting all adjustment items to factory preset values,
perform the following procedure.
VAO”.
1 Press '/" to select “RESET” in the AUDIO screen, and press
Press '/" to select the desired item, and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
2 Press '/" to select “YES”, and press ENTER.
6 Press MENU to exit.
Selected item
Description
USER
Can set your desired color*
White with bluish tone
HIGH
MIDDLE
LOW
White with reddish tone
* When you select “USER”, the following items are adjustable.
Selected item
RED
\ button
Weaker red
| button
Stronger red
GREEN
BLUE
Weaker green
Weaker blue
Stronger green
Stronger blue
A
• When resetting the items in the “USER” setting to factory preset
values, perform the following procedure.
1 Press '/" to select “RESET” in the ADVANCED screen, and
press ENTER.
2 Press '/" to select “YES”, and press ENTER.
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Useful Features
■ Saving broadcast TV channels in the memory
CH-SETTING
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
■ 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 \/| to select “SETUP”.
2
Press '/" to select “CH-SETTING”, and press ENTER.
3
1 Press '/" to select “CH-SETTING” in the SETUP screen (see
page 17), and press ENTER.
Press '/" to select “CH SEARCH”, and press ENTER.
4
2 Press '/" to select “EZ SETUP”, and press ENTER.
3 Press '/" to select “YES”, and press ENTER.
Refer to page 12 for more information on EZ SETUP.
EZ SETUP
AIR/CABLE
CH SEARCH
CH MEMORY
CABLE
1
■ Setting the AIR/CABLE
It is necessary to set the receiving mode to AIR or CABLE
channels to receive locally broadcast TV programs.
Press ENTER. The tuner will search through all available
channels in your area and add them to the TV memory.
5
2
STEREO
SAP
MONO
1
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
2
3
4
Press \/| to select “SETUP”.
A
•
To interrupt CH SEARCH, press MENU RETURN. CH SEARCH will
Press '/" to select “CH-SETTING”, and press ENTER.
stop at the current channel and will not add any higher channels.
■ Adding weak or additional channels or erasing
unwanted channels from TV memory
Press '/" to select “AIR/CABLE”, and press ENTER.
Press '/" to select the desired setting, and press ENTER.
EZ SETUP
Individual settings of programs can be adjusted.
AIR/CABLE
CH SEARCH
CH MEMORY
AIR
CABLE
Press MENU to exit.
5
A
• Receivable channels of the LCD TV set are:
Repeat steps 1 to 3 of Saving broadcast TV channels
in the memory.
1
AIR channels:
VHF: 2 through 13.
UHF: 14 through 69.
CABLE channels:
1 (HRC and IRC)
2 through 125 (STD, HRC and IRC)
Press '/" to select “CH MEMORY”, and press
2
ENTER.
EZ SETUP
AIR/CABLE
CH SEARCH
CH MEMORY
CHANNEL
SKIP
AIR
ON
2
Press '/" to move the cursor to “CHANNEL”, and use
\/| or Channel Select to select the desired channel to
be added or erased.
3
4
5
Press '/" to move the cursor to “SKIP”, and use \/|
to select “ON” or “OFF”.
Press MENU to exit.
A
• If CH SEARCH is performed again, the previously memorized
channels will be lost.
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Useful Features (Continued)
SETUP
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
Press \/| to select “SETUP”.
2
Press '/" to select the desired item, and press ENTER.
3
SETUP
OPTION
CH–SETTING
MTS
CLOCK
INPUT3 SELECT
V–CHIP BLOCK
CLOSED CAPTION
COLOR SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
4
5
Press '/" to change the setting, and press ENTER.
Press MENU to exit.
Selected item
Factory setting
[STEREO] Stereo audio
Setting options
MTS
[SAP]
Secondary audio program
[MONO] Monophonic audio
[OUT FAO]
Line output is selected, output volume is fixed,
speaker output is available.
INPUT3 SELECT*
[IN]
INPUT3/OUTPUT terminals selected as input
terminals
[OUT
VAO]
Line output is selected, output volume is variable,
speaker output is mute.
COLOR SYSTEM
LANGUAGE
TV mode: N358/PAL-M/PAL-N
INPUT mode (INPUT2/INPUT3): N358/N443/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM/PAL60
When the INPUT1 (COMPONENT) mode is selected, this function cannot be set.
•
[ENGLISH]
[ESPAÑOL]
[FRANÇAIS]
* “INPUT3 SELECT” cannot be set when “INPUT3” is selected in “WAKE-UP TIMER” in the OPTION menu.
A
• For details about the following items, refer to each indicated page.
• CH-SETTING ....................... Page 21
• CLOCK ................................. Pages 13 and 14
• V-CHIP BLOCK .................... Pages 23 to 26
• CLOSED CAPTION ............. Page 27
• 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.
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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. TV Parental Guidelines are restricted by age and
content.
• 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
GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
G
⇑
PG
PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.
PG-13
R
age-
based
NC-17
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:
PG-13 in the age-based rating is
blocked, this will also
automatically block the higher
ratings R, NC-17 and X.
Example 2:
R in the age-based rating is
blocked, this will also automatically
block the higher ratings NC-17 and
X.
A
• The MPAA rating is only age-based.
TV parental guidelines
content-based
⇐
⇒
FV
(Fantasy
Violence)
V
S
L
D
Rating
(Violence)
(Sexual
Situation)
(Adult
Language)
(Sexually
Suggestive
Dialog)
TV-Y (All children)
TV-Y7 (Direct to Older Children)
✕
⇑
TV-G (General Audience)
age-
X
TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
TV-MA (Mature Audience Only)
✕
✕
✕
✕
✕
✕
✕
✕
✕
✕
✕
based
⇓
: The content rating can be set, but this rating is not normally broadcast by TV stations.
✕: 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 BLOCK CONTENT are automatically blocked unless you manually set BLOCK CONTENT.
A
• Age-based ratings can be modified by the content-based ratings, but only in the combinations indicated by an ✕ in the table above.
• Choosing a lower age-based rating blocks the higher age-based ratings regardless of content rating settings.
• If you set TV-Y or TV-Y7 to BLOCK, BLOCK CONTENT will display all items.
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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.
• 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
Rating
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.
C
Children over 8 years old: Contains no portrayal of violence as the preferred, acceptable,
or only way to resolve conflict; nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which
they may see on the screen.
C8e
General: Considered acceptable for all age groups. Appropriate viewing for the entire
family, contains very little violence, physical, verbal or emotional.
G
⇑
age-based
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.
PG
⇓
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.
14e
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.
18e
Canadian French ratings
Rating
Description
General: All ages and children, contains minimal direct violence, but may be integrated
into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner.
G
General but inadvisable for young children: May be viewed by a wide public audience, but
could contain scenes disturbing to children under 8 who cannot distinguish between
imaginary and real situations. Recommended for viewing with parent.
8 anse
⇑
age-based
Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of frequent violent scenes and therefore
recommended for viewing with parent.
13 anse
⇓
Over 16 years: Could contain frequent violent scenes and intense violence.
16 anse
Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing. Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme
violence.
18 anse
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Useful Features (Continued)
● Setting BLOCK CONTENT (TV GUIDELINES)
V-CHIP Settings (Continued)
1
Repeat steps 1 to 4 of Setting V-CHIP.
V-CHIP settings allow you to set MPAA rating, TV GUIDE-
LINES, Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings.
Press '/" to select “TV GUIDELINES”, and press
2
ENTER.
■ Setting V-CHIP
Press '/" to select “BLOCK CONTENT”, and press
3
ENTER.
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK CONTENT
[D L S V FV]
1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
Press \/| to select “SETUP”.
2
3
4
Press '/" to select the desired item, and press \/|
4
5
Press '/" to select “V-CHIP BLOCK”, and press ENTER.
to select “BLOCK” or “–––––” (unblock).
D
L
S
V
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
“INPUT SECRET NO.” will be displayed. Input the 4-
digit secret number by using Channel Select.
A
FV
• When you input the secret number for the first time, press
ENTER to register. Otherwise, continue to step 5.
–
– – –
Press MENU to exit.
Press '/" to select the desired item, and press
5
6
ENTER.
MPAA
TV GUIDELINES
CAN.ENGLISH RATINGS
CAN.FRENCH RATINGS
STATUS
Press '/" to select the desired item, press \/| to
select “BLOCK”.
(MPAA rating)
(TV GUIDELINES)
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
–––––
G
PG
PG–13
R
NC–17
X
–––––
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK CONTENT
[D L S V FV]
(Canadian English ratings) (Canadian French ratings)
G
8
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
C
C8+
G
PG
14+
18+
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
ans+
13 ans+
16 ans+
18 ans+
Press MENU to exit.
7
A
• The setting automatically enters “BLOCK” for any ratings below
your selection.
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Useful Features (Continued)
■ Activating V-CHIP BLOCK
■ Changing V-CHIP BLOCK settings
● Setting STATUS
Repeat steps 1 to 3 of Setting V-CHIP on page 25,
then “INPUT SECRET NO.” will be displayed.
1
You can activate V-CHIP BLOCK after setting V-CHIP.
–
– – –
Input the 4-digit secret number by using Channel
Select; the V-CHIP select mode will be displayed.
Set the V-CHIP BLOCK again.
2
1
Repeat steps 1 to 4 of Setting V-CHIP on page 25.
MPAA
TV GUIDELINES
CAN.ENGLISH RATINGS
CAN.FRENCH RATINGS
STATUS
2
Press '/" to select “STATUS”, and press ENTER.
MPAA
TV GUIDELINES
CAN.ENGLISH RATINGS
CAN.FRENCH RATINGS
STATUS
■ Changing or clearing the SECRET NUMBER
If you forget the secret number, clear the secret number
as follows.
Press '/" to select “ON”, and press ENTER.
3
Upper control panel of the main unit
ON
OFF
A
• If “STATUS” is set to “OFF”, V-CHIP BLOCK will not be
activated.
CH (
)
VOL (+)
MENU
4
Press MENU to exit.
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.
■ 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.
1
Press and hold both CH ( ) and VOL (+) on the main
unit simultaneously until the message “INPUT SECRET
NO.” blinks.
2
3
Press MENU to exit.
V–CHIP
HAS
BEEN
ACTIVATED
TV–14
DLSV
A
• “V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED” will not be displayed if
“STATUS” is set to “OFF”.
Press MENU to display “INPUT SECRET NO.”.
2
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.” is displayed. In this case, input the
correct secret number.
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Useful Features (Continued)
Directly setting the CLOSED CAPTION
CLOSED CAPTION
■ Setting CLOSED CAPTION
• This LCD TV set is equipped with an internal Closed Caption
decoder. “Closed Caption” is a system which allows conversa-
tions, 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.
• The Closed Caption broadcasts can be viewed in two modes:
CAPTION and TEXT. For each mode, two channels are
available: CH1 and CH2.
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
1
2
Press CC to display the CC/TEXT screen.
CC/TEXT[OFF]
forecasts, etc.) that is independent of
the TV programs.
Press CC to change the setting.
CC/TEXT [OFF]
CC/TEXT [T2]
CC/TEXT [CC1]
CC/TEXT [CC2]
CC/TEXT [T1]
A
• 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
A
• If a broadcast contains Closed Caption data and MUTE is
pressed, the LCD TV set enters CLOSED CAPTION mode
automatically. Pressing MUTE again will return the LCD TV set
to its previous condition.
• Closed Caption may malfunction (white blocks, strange charac-
ters, etc.) if signal conditions are poor or if there are problems at
the broadcast source. This does not necessarily indicate a
problem with the LCD TV set.
• If any button is pressed to call up the on-screen display while
viewing a Closed Caption broadcast, the closed captions will
disappear momentarily.
• 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”.
1
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
Press \/| to select “SETUP”.
2
3
Press '/" to select “CLOSED CAPTION ”, and press
ENTER.
4
Press '/" to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting,
and press ENTER.
OFF
CC1
CC2
T1
• 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.
T2
A
• 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.
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Useful Features (Continued)
VIEW MODE
AUDIO ONLY
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”.
When listening to music from a music program, you can set
the Liquid Crystal display off and enjoy audio only.
Setting the AUDIO ONLY on the Menu screen
Repeat steps 1 and 2 of VIEW MODE.
1
1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
2 Press \/| to select “OPTION”.
Press '/" to select “AUDIO ONLY”, and press ENTER.
2
Press '/" to select “ON”, and press ENTER.
3
3 Press '/" to select “VIEW MODE”, and press ENTER.
ON
Press '/" to select desired setting, and press ENTER.
4
OFF
4:3
Selected item
Description
16:9
ON
Audio is output without screen image.
Both screen images and audio are output.
ZOOM
OFF
STRETCH
Directly setting the AUDIO ONLY
Press AUDIO ONLY. ‘PRESS “AUDIO ONLY” FOR
VIDEO OFF’ is displayed on the screen.
1
Selected item
Description
4:3
Displays the image in a 4:3 size.
16:9
Stretches the image horizontally to display it in a
16:9 size.
ZOOM
Displays the center part of the image by enlarging
it towards the horizontal and vertical directions.
STRETCH
Stretches the image horizontally.
AUDIO
ONLY
[OFF]
PRESS"AUDIO
ONLY"FOR
VIDEO
OFF
Image type
4:3
16:9
ZOOM
STRETCH
(For an image
stretched vertically)
Press AUDIO ONLY again. The screen image will disappear.
2
3
Press AUDIO ONLY again. The screen image will be
displayed again.
(For an image
stretched vertically
with bands at the left
and right sides)
BLUE SCREEN
This function automatically turns the screen blue if no
broadcast signal is received.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 of VIEW MODE.
1
(For a 4:3 image)
Press '/" to select “BLUE SCREEN”, and press ENTER.
2
Press '/" to select “ON”, and press ENTER.
3
Press MENU to exit.
5
ON
A
OFF
•
The 4:3 image will be distorted on the screen when the “VIEW MODE”
is set to “16:9”.
• When the CLOSED CAPTION mode is set to “CC1”, “CC2”, “T1” or
“T2”, “ZOOM” and “STRETCH” cannot be set for “VIEW MODE”.
Press MENU to exit.
4
A
• 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”.
• The BLUE SCREEN function is activated when INPUT mode is
selected with no signal being input.
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Useful Features (Continued)
WAKE-UP TIMER
SLEEP TIMER
You can set the WAKE-UP TIMER to automatically turn on
the TV.
You can set the SLEEP TIMER to automatically turn off the TV.
POWER
Repeat steps 1 and 2 of SLEEP TIMER.
1
Press '/" to select “WAKE-UP TIMER”, and press
2
ENTER.
Press '/" to select the items, and press \/| to
3
Setting the SLEEP TIMER on the Menu screen
adjust them.
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
1
TIMER
TIME
OFF
7:0 0 AM
CHANNEL
VOLUME
1
Press \/| to select “OPTION”.
2
2 0
3 Press '/" to select “SLEEP TIMER”, and press
Selected item
Description
ENTER.
TIMER
To activate the WAKE-UP TIMER, set this item to
“ON”.
4 Press '/"/\/| to select “30MIN”, “60MIN”, “90MIN”,
TIME
Set the time at which you want to turn on the TV.
“120MIN”, “150MIN” or “OFF”, and press ENTER.
CHANNEL
Set the TV channel or input mode when the TV is
turned on.
3 0 MIN
OFF
VOLUME
Set the volume when the TV is turned on.
6 MIN
0
9 0 MIN
Press MENU to exit.
4
5
12 MIN
0
Make sure to turn off the LCD TV set with the remote
control.
15 MIN
0
• The WAKE-UP TIMER will not be activated if the LCD
TV is turned off with POWER on the main unit.
5
Press MENU to exit.
A
A
• When you set “WAKE-UP TIMER”, the POWER/WAKE UP TIMER
indicator lights up orange while in the standby mode.
• Be sure to adjust the clock with “CLOCK” in “SETUP” before
setting “SLEEP TIMER” and “WAKE-UP TIMER”.
• After you set the SLEEP TIMER, pressing POWER on the main
unit or POWER on the remote control will cancel the SLEEP
TIMER setting.
• 5 minutes before the SLEEP TIMER 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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”.
• 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.
Directly setting the SLEEP TIMER
1 Press SLEEP to display the SLEEP TIMER screen.
SLEEP
TIMER
[OFF]
• 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.
2
Press SLEEP to change the setting.
[OFF]
[30MIN]
[60MIN]
[150MIN]
[120MIN]
[90MIN]
(minutes)
A
• The SLEEP TIMER screen automatically disappears in 3 seconds.
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Useful Features (Continued)
PICTURE FLIP
NO SIGNAL OFF
You can set the orientation of the picture.
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.
Setting the PICTURE FLIP on the MENU screen
Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 of NO SIGNAL OFF.
1
1
Press \/| to select “OPTION”.
Press '/" to select “PICTURE FLIP”, and press
2
2
ENTER.
Press '/" to select “NO SIGNAL OFF”, and press
3
ENTER.
Press '/" to select the desired mode, and press
3
ENTER.
Press '/" to select “ENABLE”, and press ENTER.
4
NORMAL
ENABLE
MIRROR
DISABLE
ROTATE
UPSIDE DOWN
Press MENU to exit.
5
Press MENU to exit.
4
A
• “DISABLE” is factory preset value.
Directly setting the PICTURE FLIP
• This function can work only in TV mode.
• If interfered with by other broadcast or radio waves, “NO SIGNAL
OFF” may not work properly even when the broadcast is over.
Press PIC.FLIP to display the PICTURE FLIP screen.
1
Press PIC.FLIP to change the setting.
2
NO OPERATION OFF
PICTURE FLIP [NORMAL]
PICTURE FLIP [MIRROR]
PICTURE FLIP [UPSIDE DOWN] PICTURE FLIP [ROTATE]
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.
[NORMAL]
Normal image orientation.
[MIRROR]
To display mirror images
for special uses.
1
Press '/" to select “NO OPERATION OFF”, and
2
press ENTER.
Press '/" to select “ENABLE”, and press ENTER.
3
ENABLE
DISABLE
[UPSIDE DOWN]
To display upside down
images for special uses.
[ROTATE]
To display rotated images
for special uses.
• 5 minutes before the power shuts down, remaining
time is displayed every minute.
Press MENU to exit.
4
A
• “DISABLE” is factory preset value.
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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 INPUT2 terminal
To INPUT1 terminal
<Example>
<Example>
• Camcorder
• DVD Player, etc.
• Home video game system
• Digital TV tuner
* If your external device has a
component terminal, COMPONENT
connection is recommended
(you can view high-quality pictures).
* If your external device has an
S-video terminal, S-VIDEO
connection is recommended.
To INPUT3/OUTPUT terminal
<Example>
• VCR
• Laser disc player
• Audio amplifier
ANote:
• PC connection is not possible.
• For the cable, use a commercially available audio/video cable.
• Only connect audio/video signals to INPUT2 and INPUT3/OUTPUT terminals. Connecting other signals may result in a malfunction.
• 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.
• 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 TV set through the INPUT3/OUTPUT terminal.
• When using INPUT3/OUTPUT as an output terminal, select “SETUP” in the Menu and set “INPUT3 SELECT” to “OUT”.
(See page 22.)
• The factory setting for “INPUT3 SELECT” is “IN”.
A
• When using the S-VIDEO input for INPUT2, or Y, PB or PR input for COMPONENT, no video output will be made to the AV output terminal,
but audio output will be made for connection to external audio systems.
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Connecting External Devices (Continued)
Connecting a VCR, DVD Player or a Camcorder to INPUT1/INPUT2/INPUT 3
S-Video cable
(commercially available)
S-Video
Audio/Video cable
(commercially available)
Video
Camcorder
Audio (L)
Audio (R)
VCR
Component cable
(commercially available)
Y
PB
PR
Audio cable (supplied)*1
Audio (L)
Audio (R)
DVD Player
Audio cable
(commercially available)
*1 To mount the terminal cover firmly, arrange the audio cable
for INPUT1 (COMPONENT) as illustrated on the left.
Audio (R)
Audio (L)
Video
VCR
Audio/Video cable
(commercially available)
A
• 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 480I, 480P or 576I signal is received, picture can be displayed.
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Troubleshooting
■ Before calling for repair services, make the following checks for possible remedies to the encountered symptoms.
LCD TV set
Problem
Check item
Reference page
• Make sure the AC adapter 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.
8
Picture
Sound
There is no
picture or
sound.
–
15
14
There is no
picture.
There is no
picture from
INPUT2 or
INPUT3.
• Make sure the BRIGHTNESS is properly adjusted.
• Fluorescent lamp may have reached the end of service
life.
• Make sure the S-VIDEO terminal has nothing connected.
• Make sure the AUDIO ONLY is not set to ON.
19
34
Picture
32
28
• Make sure the volume is not set to minimum.
• Make sure the sound is not set to mute.
• Make sure that headphones are not connected.
15
15
9
There is no
sound.
• Make sure the antenna cable is properly connected.
• Bad reception could be the problem.
7, 8
–
There is no
picture or
sound, just
noise.
• Make sure the antenna cable is properly connected.
• Bad reception could be the problem.
7, 8
–
Picture is
not clear.
• Check color adjustment.
• Check COLOR SYSTEM setting.
19, 20
22
Picture is
light or
improperly
tinted.
• Press the BACKLIGHT button or set the BACKLIGHT or
BRIGHTNESS settings.
• Check CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS adjustment.
• Fluorescent lamp may have reached the end of service
life.
19
The picture
is too dark.
19
34
• Check the batteries of the remote control.
• Make sure the remote sensor window is not under strong
lighting.
6
6
Remote control does not work.
• The broadcasted EDS signal may be weak. Check the
antenna.
• Carry out EZ SETUP or Setting the CLOCK again.
• If EDS signal is not sent, set the clock using MANUAL
CLOCK Setting.
–
The clock (AUTO CLOCK)
cannot be set.
12, 13, 21
13
–
• External influences such as lightning, static electricity,
etc., may cause improper operation. In this case, operate
the unit after first turning the power off the LCD TV set,
or unplugging the AC cord and re-plugging it in after 1 or
2 minutes.
Unit cannot be operated.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
■ Before calling for repair services, make the following checks for possible remedies to the encountered symptoms.
Antenna
Problem
Check item
• The reception may be weak.
The picture is not sharp.
The picture moves.
• 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.
• Make sure the antenna is facing the right direction.
• There may be reflected electric waves from mountains or buildings.
The picture is doubled or tripled.
The picture is spotted.
• There may be interference from automobiles, trains, high voltage lines, neon
lights, etc.
• There may be interference between the antenna cable and AC cord. Try
positioning them further apart.
• 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.
• Use the unit as far apart as possible from devices that may cause possible
interference.
There are stripes on the screen or
colors fade.
■ Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments
• 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.
• 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
Model
LC-15S4U
Items
LCD panel
15" Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD
Number of dots
Video color systems
921,600 dots VGA
N358, N443, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM, PAL-60
TV Standard (CCIR)
NTSC/PAL-M/PAL-N
PLL 181 ch.
TV Tuning System
STEREO
TV function
MTS+SAP
CATV
125 ch.
Y/C FILTER
Brightness
3-LINE COMB FILTER
430 cd/m2
Lamp life (Fluorescent lamp)
Viewing angles
Audio amplifier
Speakers
60,000 hours*
H: 170° V: 170°
2.1 W × 2
1 3/16 × 2 61
/64 in. (3 × 7.5 cm), 2 pcs.
INPUT1
Mini-jack for stereo (ø3.5 mm), COMPONENT-IN
AUDIO-IN, VIDEO-IN, S-VIDEO-IN
AUDIO-IN, VIDEO-IN/AUDIO-OUT, VIDEO-OUT
F-Type
INPUT2
Terminals
INPUT3/OUTPUT
Antenna
Headphone
Mini-jack for stereo (ø3.5 mm)
English/Spanish/French
OSD language
Power supply
DC 12V, AC 110-240V, 50/60Hz (AC adapter), AC 110-125V (AC cord)
36 W (0.2 W standby): AC 120V
31 W: DC 12V
Power consumption
Display only
Display with stand
Operating temperature
7.9 lbs./3.6 kg
Weight
9.5 lbs./4.3 kg
+32°F to +104°F (0°C to +40°C)
* 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
• The dimensional drawings are shown on the inside back cover.
■As 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.
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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 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
LIMITEDTOTHE PERIOD(S) FROMTHE 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 event 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.
THISWARRANTY GIVESYOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS.YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICHVARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
Model Specific Section
Your Product Model Number & Description:
LC-15S4U 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.
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.
Where to Obtain 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.
What to do to Obtain Service:
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135
SHARP CORPORATION
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VALID IN CANADA ONLY
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 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.
(i) Any installation, setup and/or programming charges.
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 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 & Labour (exceptions noted)
1 year
1 year
Audio Products
Camcorder
DVD Products
1 year
Projector
1 year (lamp 90 days)
LCD & Plasma Display TV
Microwave Oven
Television Products
VCR Products
1 year
1 year (magnetron component-4 additional years)
1 year (picture tube component-1 additional year)
1 year
1 year
Vacuum Cleaner
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
For more information on this Warranty, Sharp Extended Warranty
Offers, Sharp Canada Products, Accessory Sales, Dealer or Service
Locations, please call (905) 568-7140
Visit our Web site: www.sharp.ca
Revision 04/22/03
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