Sharp AQUOS LC-20B5E Operation Manual
Sharp AQUOS LC-20B5E Operation Manual

Sharp AQUOS LC-20B5E Operation Manual

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LC-20B5E
LCD COLOUR TELEVISION
LCD-FARBFERNSEHGERÄT
TÉLÉVISION COULEUR À ÉCRAN
À CRISTAUX LIQUIDES (LCD)
OPERATION MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D'EMPLOI

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  • Page 1 LC-20B5E LCD COLOUR TELEVISION LCD-FARBFERNSEHGERÄT TÉLÉVISION COULEUR À ÉCRAN À CRISTAUX LIQUIDES (LCD) OPERATION MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D’EMPLOI...
  • Page 2 This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinien 89/336/EWG und 73/23/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG. Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans les directives 89/336/CEE et 73/23/CEE modifiées par la directive 93/68/CEE. Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijnen 89/336/EEG en 73/23/EEG, gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LCD COLOUR TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL Contents Recording/Playing Back a Memory Card ..... 35 Dear SHARP customer ............ 2 Recording on the Memory Card........ 35 Important Safety Precautions ......... 2 Playing Back the Memory Card........ 35 Supplied Accessories ............4 Precautions when Playing Back PC Image Data Preparation ...............
  • Page 4: Dear Sharp Customer

    Dear SHARP customer Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD colour TV product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Precautions carefully before using this product. Important Safety Precautions Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled.
  • Page 5 Important Safety Precautions (Continued) • Cleaning—Unplug the AC cord • The LCD panel used in this from the AC outlet before cleaning product is made of glass. the product. Use a damp cloth to Therefore, it can break when the clean the product.
  • Page 6: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the LCD TV set. Wireless remote control “AAA” size batteries (×2) pages 5 and 10 page 5 AC adapter AC cord *Product shape varies in some countries. page 6 page 6 Cable holder Operation manual LC-20B5E...
  • Page 7: Preparation

    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. Open the battery cover.
  • Page 8: Power Connection

    Preparation (Continued) Power Connection Connect to the DC input terminal of the LCD TV set. POWER INPUT DC12V ( MAIN POWER ) Pull down the hook to Pull down the hook open the cover. to open the cover. Household power outlet To POWER INPUT terminal Plug into an AC outlet.
  • Page 9: First Installation

    Preparation (Continued) First Installation Press '/" to select the desired adjustment item, When you turn on the LCD TV set for the first time, the and press \/| to select the desired item. First Installation routine, which makes installation easier, is activated.
  • Page 10: Part Names Of Main Unit

    Part Names of Main Unit How to adjust the angle Controls Upper control panel X (MAIN POWER) TV/VIDEO MENU CH ( )/( ) i (–)/(+) (Volume) Tilt the display by grabbing onto the carrying handle while securely holding down the stand with your other hand.
  • Page 11: How To Fix The Cables

    Part Names of Main Unit (Continued) Terminals Rear View Carrying handle S-VIDEO AV-IN1 VIDEO AV-IN2 (21-pin Euro-SCART) AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) AUDIO OUT (L) AUDIO OUT (R) Antenna terminal POWER INPUT DC 12V How to fix the cables • Pull the cables connected to each terminal through the holes and close the left and right terminal covers. Push the cables into the grooves of the support covers.
  • Page 12: Part Names Of Remote Control

    Part Names of Remote Control SUBPAGE Displays the Teletext Records the motion picture. Subpage directly. (P. 37) (P. 30) CAPTURE HOLD Records the still picture. Temporarily holds the (P. 53) current Teletext page. (P. 30) REVEAL Displays hidden information such as solutions to riddles (Power) and puzzles.
  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Turning On and Off the Main Power Switching the TV/VIDEO (AV1/AV2/CARD/TV) Mode X (MAIN POWER) Turn on the power of the connected video equipment. Press TV/VIDEO to select the applicable input source. The screen changes in order of AV1, AV2, CARD and TV mode each time TV/VIDEO is pressed.
  • Page 14: Sound Volume

    Basic Operation (Continued) Sound Volume Changing Channels ■ To adjust the volume You can select channels using Channel Select or CH ( • To handle the increasing number of channels available, this LCD TV set allows you to select up to 200 channels (0 to 199).
  • Page 15: Selecting Menu Items

    Basic Operation (Continued) Selecting Menu Items • The menus can be used to adjust the various settings of your LCD TV set. Select the desired menu item by following the steps below. ■ Using menus ■ Using direct control menu Control panel of the main unit TV/VIDEO i (–)/(+)
  • Page 16: Menu Setting Screens

    Basic Operation (Continued) ■ Menu setting screens For details on using each setting screen, refer to the page number indicated. Page Picture Contrast ............15 M e n u [ P i c t u r e ] M e n u [ P i c t u r e ] P i c t u r e S o u n d S e t u p...
  • Page 17: Basic Adjustment Settings

    Basic Adjustment Settings Picture Adjustments I/P Setup Adjusting the image and input signal can give you a more Adjust the picture to your preference with the following beautiful picture. picture settings. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. •...
  • Page 18: Dnr (Digital Noise Reduction)

    Basic Adjustment Settings (Continued) DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Press '/" to select “Film mode”, and press OK. M e n u [ P i c t u r e M e n u [ P i c t u r e A d v a n c e d ] Produces a clearer video image.
  • Page 19: Useful Features

    Useful Features Sound Adjustments Hi-Fi Sound Settings You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the This programme allows you to enjoy higher sound quality following settings. when connecting the AUDIO OUT terminals to an external amplifier using an audio cord. Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
  • Page 20: Programmes

    Useful Features (Continued) Press '/"/\/| to select the programme position from Programmes which the programmes are to be stored, and press OK to begin the automatic programme search. [1] Automatic search M e n u [ S e t u p M e n u [ S e t u p P r o g r a m m e s ] P r o g r a m m e s ]...
  • Page 21 Useful Features (Continued) Adjustment item Choice/Value range Description [4] Erase programme range Channel 0–199 The channel changes to the higher The individual programme or programmes in a connected or lower channel. range can be erased. Frequency 044 – 859 (MHz) Receivable frequencies depending on TV norm, installation site, and range.
  • Page 22: Using Programme Table

    Useful Features (Continued) Using Programme Table [5] Enter/change name The name of an individual programme can be entered or changed. The Programme table shows a list of all receivable pro- grammes. They are located in channels 0 to 199. The currently selected programme is displayed in yellow, and the child-locked programmes are displayed in red.
  • Page 23: Clock Setup

    Useful Features (Continued) Clock Setup Features The Timer functions that turn power on at the specified time The Feature items can be set by the user. do not work unless the clock has been adjusted. Be sure to adjust the clock first. Press MENU to display the Menu screen.
  • Page 24: Timer Functions

    Useful Features (Continued) Timer Functions On-screen Display You can adjust various settings for on-screen displays. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Perform steps 1 and 2 in Features to display “Features” • The Timer function Menu screen can be displayed directly by screen.
  • Page 25: Child Lock

    Useful Features (Continued) [2] Changing/Cancelling a PIN Child Lock Important: • Please refer to page 63 for “IMPORTANT NOTE ON DISENGAGING ADVANCED CHILD LOCK”. The Child Lock function blocks the viewing of any channel for which the child lock has been set. To use the Child Lock function, you first need to define your PIN (Personal Identification Number).
  • Page 26 Useful Features (Continued) [3] Setting a Child Lock NOTE There are four different ways of activating a child lock: • If the current clock time is within the time limit, the Child Lock is activated immediately after the LCD TV set is turned off and on 1.
  • Page 27: Rotate

    Useful Features (Continued) [4] Temporarily cancelling the Child Lock setting Rotate You can view a programme for which a Child Lock has been set by temporarily cancelling the Child Lock setting. You can set the orientation of the picture. Perform the procedure below to input your PIN and cancel the Child Lock if you are prompted to do so.
  • Page 28: Av Connections

    Useful Features (Continued) Adjustment item Choice Description AV Connections Signal type* Auto, CVBS, Y/C To select the signal type of external equipment. It is possible to manually adjust various settings for connec- Mode1, Mode2 To select frequency control tions with external devices on the “AV connections” screen. modes.
  • Page 29: Language

    Useful Features (Continued) Language Press '/" to select “For decoder connected to AV1”, and press OK to display decoder programme selection screen. The language for the On-Screen Display can be selected English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish or Russian. E 5 4 E 5 6 E 1 1...
  • Page 30: Nicam Broadcast Selection

    Useful Features (Continued) NICAM Broadcast Selection A2 Stereo Broadcast Selection This enables the selection of the reception mode when This enables the selection of the reception mode when receiving a NICAM-I or NICAM-B/G signal. To let you enjoy receiving an A2 stereo signal. To let you enjoy A2 stereo NICAM broadcasting, this LCD TV set receives NICAM broadcasting, this LCD TV set receives A2 stereo system stereo system, bilingual, and monaural broadcasts.
  • Page 31: Teletext

    • If there are subpages, a control line holding the operat- ing instructions for subpages can be displayed on line 3 6 9 SHARP - T E X T 0 2 : 5 2 : 2 1 Press the Coloured buttons to operate the Teletext screen.
  • Page 32 E u r o p e T u r k i s h / G r e e k 3 6 9 SHARP - T E X T 0 2 : 5 2 : 2 1 C y r i l l i c Press '/"...
  • Page 33: Before Using Memory Cards

    ■ Important Notes on Using Memory Cards • SHARP cannot be held responsible for misuse of the LCD TV set, any troubles during use, or other problems, or any damages arising out of the use of the LCD TV set, except for those cases for which Sharp is liable by law.
  • Page 34: About Memory Cards

    About Memory Cards ■ You can use memory cards (commercially available) for • Some motion pictures recorded with other devices may recording and playing back pictures. not be played back correctly. • Please use an appropriate PC card adapter (commer- * Depending on the card or adapter used, normal opera- cially available) for each memory card.
  • Page 35: Loading A Pc Card Adapter

    Loading a PC Card Adapter Loading a PC Card Adapter Inserting/Removing a PC Card Adapter Important: You need to set a memory card in a PC card adapter before • Do not allow foreign objects to enter the PC card slot. This could lead loading it.
  • Page 36: Playing Back Mode

    Playing Back Mode You can also set the mode from the Menu screen. Select Mode Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Switches the mode between motion picture and still picture. Press \/| to select “Card”. Press '/" to select “Select mode”, and press OK. M e n u [ C a r d m o d e ] S e l e c t...
  • Page 37: Recording/Playing Back A Memory Card

    Recording/Playing Back a Memory Card Recording on the Memory Card The following settings are available to help you make correct recordings. When Recording Motion Pictures: ● Set the picture quality for recording motion pictures. → Rec mode (See page 36.) ●...
  • Page 38: Recording On A Memory Card (Video Setup)

    Recording on a Memory Card (Video Setup) Rec Mode Pre-Recording Use this setting for recording images you are currently When setting pre-recording to “On”, recording will be initiated watching. Select the recording mode (picture quality) for a starting from 5 seconds earlier. motion picture.
  • Page 39: Recording A Tv Programme In Real-Time

    Recording a TV Programme in Real-time Recording as a Motion Picture ■ To Pause Recording Press • When resuming the recording, press ●REC once more. Press Cyan to check that the desired recording mode has been selected and that the memory card has enough space for recording.
  • Page 40: Setting Timer Recording

    Setting Timer Recording Adjusting the Clock The LCD TV set has a built-in clock. Be sure to adjust the clock with “Clock setup” in “Setup” before setting the timer. (See page 21.) Timer Rec Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Warning: •...
  • Page 41: Checking The Programme List

    Setting Timer Recording (Continued) Checking the Programme List Press \/| to select “Ch”. • When you press ', channels are displayed in forward direction. You can check the current recording states in the list. • When you press ", channels are displayed in backward direction.
  • Page 42: Checking The Recording Mode

    Setting Timer Recording (Continued) Checking the Recording Mode At the Set Time • Starts recording with the channel and the mode you have set, and stops at the end time. • Do not remove the card during recording. Otherwise, problems may occur, causing the data including those previously recorded not to be recorded or kept properly.
  • Page 43: Playing Back Motion Pictures (Normal Mode)

    Playing Back Motion Pictures (Normal Mode) Operations while playing back Normal Playback Pause Press while playing back. Press | while pausing, fast forwarding, or fast Playback Modes for Playing Back Motion Pictures reversing. Normal/Repeat/Slowmotion/Zoom Fast Forward Press while playing back. Pressing 2, 3 or 4 times respectively fast forwards at 8 and 32 normal The Playback Quality of the Memory Card speed and back to regular speed.
  • Page 44: Playing Back Motion Pictures (Special Mode)

    Playing Back Motion Pictures (Special Mode) Slow-motion Press \/| to select “Off”, “File” or “All”, and press OK. V i d e o V i d e o 1 3 / 1 3 / T h u T h u 1 1 : 1 1 : 1 4 /...
  • Page 45: Zoom

    Playing Back Motion Pictures (Special Mode) (Continued) ■ The Screen When Slow-motion is Specified Press '/" to select the title to zoom, and press OK. V i d e o V i d e o 1 3 / 1 3 / T h u T h u 1 1 :...
  • Page 46: Protecting/Deleting Motion Pictures

    Protecting/Deleting Motion Pictures NOTE Protecting Motion Picture Files • Protecting the file: By setting to protect files, you can avoid deleting files by accident. You can protect files you do not want to be deleted. It is recommended to protect important files. Unprotecting Motion Picture Files •...
  • Page 47: Deleting One Motion Picture File

    Protecting/Deleting Motion Pictures (Continued) Deleting All Motion Picture Files Deleting One Motion Picture File This operation deletes all files that have not been set for This operation deletes one file that has not been set for protecting. protecting. Perform steps 1 to 4 in Protecting Motion Picture Perform steps 1 to 4 in Protecting Motion Picture Files to display the “Edit”...
  • Page 48: Playing Back Still Pictures

    Playing Back Still Pictures Modes for Playing Back Still Pictures You can specify various modes with “Card” in the Menu screen. ■ Listing Still Pictures; Index (page 47) ■ Rotate (page 50) (1) Lists nine still pictures at a time. Recorded pictures can be displayed rotated 90 degrees clockwise or anticlockwise.
  • Page 49: Listing Still Pictures (Index)

    Playing Back Still Pictures (Continued) Listing Still Pictures (Index) Displaying One Picture at a Time You can select a picture from the memory card and display Fast paging in forward/backward direction individually. When multiple still pictures are recorded, you can speed up paging in forward/backward direction by keeping \/| depressed during paging forward/backward direction.
  • Page 50: Slideshow Setup

    Playing Back Still Pictures (Continued) Slideshow Setup Press '/" to select “Still setup”, and press OK. Press '/" to select “Slideshow setup”, and press OK. You can set the interval to 1-10 seconds, 1 minute, 15 minutes, or 60 minutes, and select the playback order from among Press '/"...
  • Page 51: My Programme

    Playing Back Still Pictures (Continued) My Programme Perform the step above to select as many pictures as you like (up to 32). You can select up to 32 pictures and specify the order for • To delete the settings registered in “My programme”, select displaying in slideshow.
  • Page 52: Rotate

    Playing Back Still Pictures (Continued) Press \/| to select “Yes”, and press OK. Press '/" to select “Rotate ” or “ Rotate”. • The slideshow will be started. M e n u [ C a r d M e n u [ C a r d S t i l l S t i l l s e t u p ]...
  • Page 53: Audio Select

    Playing Back Still Pictures (Continued) Press '/"/\/| to select the sound to be output, and Audio Select press OK. One of the following sound setting can be selected Playing background music when playing back a card. when playing back a card. You can output the sound of other devices (e.g.
  • Page 54: Recording On A Memory Card

    Recording on a Memory Card Shutter Enables you to make sure that whenever a still picture is captured the shutter sounds. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “Card”. Press '/" to select “Still setup”, and press OK. M e n u [ C a r d s e t u p ] S t i l l...
  • Page 55: Capturing A Tv Programme In Real-Time

    Capturing a TV Programme in Real-time NOTE Capturing as Still Pictures • When you try to capture an image from a fast moving picture, there may be a small temporal delay in the captured picture. • The number of remaining pictures only serves as a guide and may differ on the reception conditions and the contents of the image.
  • Page 56: Protecting/Deleting Still Pictures

    Protecting/Deleting Still Pictures Press '/"/\/| to select the file you want to protect, Protecting Still Picture Files and press OK. P r o t e c t s e l e c t e d f i l e You can protect files you do not want to be deleted. 1 5 / 9 : 1 5 will be displayed.
  • Page 57: Deleting One Still Picture File

    Protecting/Deleting Still Pictures (Continued) Deleting One Still Picture File Deleting All Still Picture Files This operation deletes one file that has not been set for This operation deletes all files that have not been set for protecting. protecting. Perform steps 1 to 4 in Protecting Still Picture Files to Perform steps 1 to 4 in Protecting Still Picture Files to display the “Edit”...
  • Page 58: Formatting A Card

    Formatting a Card All motion picture and still picture files are deleted including any files that have been set for protecting. Run the memory card. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “Card”. Press '/" to select “Format”, and press OK. M e n u [ C a r d F o r m a t ] C a r d...
  • Page 59: Connecting External Devices

    Connecting External Devices It is possible to enjoy video and sound by connecting a VCR and home video game system to the terminals located on the rear of the LCD TV set. When connecting an external device, turn off the power of the LCD TV set and connecting device to prevent any possible damage.
  • Page 60: 21-Pin Euro-Scart (Rgb)

    Connecting External Devices (Continued) Connecting a Decoder through the 21-pin Euro-SCART (AV-IN1/RGB) 21-pin Euro-SCART (RGB) 1. Audio right output 2. Audio right input 3. Audio left output 4. Common earth for audio 5. Earth for blue 6. Audio left input 7.
  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before calling for repair services, make the following checks for possible remedies to the symptoms encountered. LCD TV set Reference Problem Check item page • Make sure the AC adapter is properly inserted in the power outlet. Picture Sound •...
  • Page 62 • The reception may be weak. • The quality of the broadcast may also be bad. The picture is • Make sure the antenna is facing the correct direction. not sharp. • Make sure the outside antenna has not been disconnected. The picture shakes.
  • Page 63: Specifications

    25°C/77°F room under standard lighting and brightness conditions. ■ 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...
  • Page 64: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional Drawings Unit: mm 403.3...
  • Page 65 (1) For our customers in Belgium, The Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland SHARP takes part in the respective national recycling systems for electronic equipment, which have been founded on the basis of the environmental laws in these countries.

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