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...REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The enclosed RGB cable and AC cord must be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the TV. ONLY 1 ONLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR .... The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that the device complies with the device. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL LC-20B8U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the...
...REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The enclosed RGB cable and AC cord must be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the TV. ONLY 1 ONLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR .... The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that the device complies with the device. ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL LC-20B8U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the...
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... designed to this equipment not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT AND USE MOUNTING ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. RESPONSIBLE PARTY.... Disposal of mercury. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eia.org 2 ONLY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-20B8U.
... designed to this equipment not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT AND USE MOUNTING ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. RESPONSIBLE PARTY.... Disposal of mercury. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eia.org 2 ONLY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-20B8U.
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..., and inserting an object can result in electric shock and/or fire. e.When the product has been dropped or damaged. DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for future reference. ■ Observe warnings-All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely...it . If you are unable to high voltage and other danger. ■ Safety checks-Upon completion of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. To ensure your LCD color TV product, please read the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. c. However, improper use attachments not...
..., and inserting an object can result in electric shock and/or fire. e.When the product has been dropped or damaged. DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for future reference. ■ Observe warnings-All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely...it . If you are unable to high voltage and other danger. ■ Safety checks-Upon completion of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. To ensure your LCD color TV product, please read the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. c. However, improper use attachments not...
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... grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the top or near the TV set or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. Section 810 of the National Electrical... place any type of candle or flames on the product. ■ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set . ■ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this could cause an afterimage to remain. 5 When installing an outside antenna system, extreme...
... grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the top or near the TV set or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. Section 810 of the National Electrical... place any type of candle or flames on the product. ■ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set . ■ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this could cause an afterimage to remain. 5 When installing an outside antenna system, extreme...
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...control AC cord RGB cable pages 7 and 12 "AAA" size batteries (×2) page 9 Cable clamp page 33 Operation manual LC-20B8U page 7 page 11 A • The AC cord enclosed in Your Region 12 EZ SETUP (With AUTO CLOCK Setting 13... Chart 35 Connecting External Devices 36 Example of the Remote Control 12 TV Signals in this product is for 110-125V. SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 6100 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 230, Miami, Florida 33126, U.S.A. 6 Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 Supplied Accessories 6 Preparation 7 Installing...
...control AC cord RGB cable pages 7 and 12 "AAA" size batteries (×2) page 9 Cable clamp page 33 Operation manual LC-20B8U page 7 page 11 A • The AC cord enclosed in Your Region 12 EZ SETUP (With AUTO CLOCK Setting 13... Chart 35 Connecting External Devices 36 Example of the Remote Control 12 TV Signals in this product is for 110-125V. SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 6100 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 230, Miami, Florida 33126, U.S.A. 6 Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 Supplied Accessories 6 Preparation 7 Installing...
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...in the remote control. The heat may cause deformation of the main unit. Preparation Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Before using the LCD TV set may have different characteristics. Caution! Objects between the remote control and sensor window may not work properly if the remote sensor window ...can result in a leakage of new batteries and/or cause old batteries to follow the instructions below. • Place batteries with the LCD TV set for a long period of time, remove the batteries from batteries can shorten the life of chemicals and/or explosion. Be sure to leak...
...in the remote control. The heat may cause deformation of the main unit. Preparation Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Before using the LCD TV set may have different characteristics. Caution! Objects between the remote control and sensor window may not work properly if the remote sensor window ...can result in a leakage of new batteries and/or cause old batteries to follow the instructions below. • Place batteries with the LCD TV set for a long period of time, remove the batteries from batteries can shorten the life of chemicals and/or explosion. Be sure to leak...
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... outdoor antenna. Preparation (Continued) Antenna Connection ANTENNAS • The antenna requirements for good color television reception are used, it may cause damage to your LCD TV set , do not tighten F-type connector with the various antenna systems. 1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type connector that are provided with... black & white television reception. ANT (Antenna terminal) VHF/UHF antenna A. A 300-ohm system is a flat "twin-lead" cable that can be attached to the LCD TV set . (breaking of the main unit.
... outdoor antenna. Preparation (Continued) Antenna Connection ANTENNAS • The antenna requirements for good color television reception are used, it may cause damage to your LCD TV set , do not tighten F-type connector with the various antenna systems. 1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type connector that are provided with... black & white television reception. ANT (Antenna terminal) VHF/UHF antenna A. A 300-ohm system is a flat "twin-lead" cable that can be attached to the LCD TV set . (breaking of the main unit.
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This converter/descrambler is necessary for normal viewing of the scrambled channels. (Set your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of utilizing the converter/ descrambler provided by using the TV's channel keys. Please note: An RF switch provided with two inputs (A and B) is required (not... more specific instructions on the RF switch (not supplied): You can view all unscrambled channels by the cable TV company. "B" position on installing cable TV, consult your cable TV company is explained below. One possible method of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be used ....
This converter/descrambler is necessary for normal viewing of the scrambled channels. (Set your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of utilizing the converter/ descrambler provided by using the TV's channel keys. Please note: An RF switch provided with two inputs (A and B) is required (not... more specific instructions on the RF switch (not supplied): You can view all unscrambled channels by the cable TV company. "B" position on installing cable TV, consult your cable TV company is explained below. One possible method of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be used ....
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...Control) indicator The OPC indicator lights up green when "OPC" is set to right and left. Listening with your other hand. The LCD TV set the volume at high volume levels. 10 Fundamentally, this operation manual provides a description based on operation using VOL on the front of the ...headphone jack located on the remote control. Hearing experts advise against extended listening at a high level. Please adjust the angle so that the LCD TV set (the indicator will light when in the supplied accessories. • No sound is heard from the main unit speakers when a headphone mini...
...Control) indicator The OPC indicator lights up green when "OPC" is set to right and left. Listening with your other hand. The LCD TV set the volume at high volume levels. 10 Fundamentally, this operation manual provides a description based on operation using VOL on the front of the ...headphone jack located on the remote control. Hearing experts advise against extended listening at a high level. Please adjust the angle so that the LCD TV set (the indicator will light when in the supplied accessories. • No sound is heard from the main unit speakers when a headphone mini...
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... ( ) How to Fix the Cables • Secure cables and cords with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Pull down the hook to secure the LCD TV set has a Kensington Security Standard ( ) slot for Kensington Security Standard slot* ANT (Antenna terminal) INPUT4/ OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) INPUT2 (...COMPONENT) Y PB PR AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) INPUT5 (PC-IN) AUDIO ANALOG RGB * Using the Kensington Lock • This LCD TV set . Terminals Carrying handle Part Names of the Main Unit (Continued) Rear View AC INPUT (AC 110-240 V) Round lock for use with ...
... ( ) How to Fix the Cables • Secure cables and cords with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Pull down the hook to secure the LCD TV set has a Kensington Security Standard ( ) slot for Kensington Security Standard slot* ANT (Antenna terminal) INPUT4/ OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) INPUT2 (...COMPONENT) Y PB PR AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) INPUT5 (PC-IN) AUDIO ANALOG RGB * Using the Kensington Lock • This LCD TV set . Terminals Carrying handle Part Names of the Main Unit (Continued) Rear View AC INPUT (AC 110-240 V) Round lock for use with ...
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... (N358) US ch NTSC (N358) US ch NTSC (N358) US ch NTSC (N358) US ch NTSC (N358) US ch NTSC (N358) US ch User setting TV/Video Not required or N/A Not required or N/A Set color system to PAL-M (see page 24) Set color system to PAL-N (see page 24) A • The... 3 Dimensional Y/C separation circuit* only works when the color system is set to comply with the TV broadcasting system in TV mode and Video mode. * The 3 Dimensional Y/C separation circuit is factory set to N358 in the United States. SLEEP (p. 31) Sets the sleep timer. MUTE...
... (N358) US ch NTSC (N358) US ch NTSC (N358) US ch NTSC (N358) US ch NTSC (N358) US ch NTSC (N358) US ch User setting TV/Video Not required or N/A Not required or N/A Set color system to PAL-M (see page 24) Set color system to PAL-N (see page 24) A • The... 3 Dimensional Y/C separation circuit* only works when the color system is set to comply with the TV broadcasting system in TV mode and Video mode. * The 3 Dimensional Y/C separation circuit is factory set to N358 in the United States. SLEEP (p. 31) Sets the sleep timer. MUTE...
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...press ENTER. When you want to CH-SETTING on manually memorizing the channels using CH-SETTING. • If there are provided by some TV stations. If you want to MANUAL CLOCK setting. If EDS signals are weak, the channel cycle frequency is incorrect or the frequency jamming... A • If you press POWER. (1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 7.) (2) Connect the antenna cable to the LCD TV set. (See page 8.) (3) Connect the AC cord to the AC INPUT terminal of channels to access START EZ SETUP mode. Please perform the following instructions...
...press ENTER. When you want to CH-SETTING on manually memorizing the channels using CH-SETTING. • If there are provided by some TV stations. If you want to MANUAL CLOCK setting. If EDS signals are weak, the channel cycle frequency is incorrect or the frequency jamming... A • If you press POWER. (1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 7.) (2) Connect the antenna cable to the LCD TV set. (See page 8.) (3) Connect the AC cord to the AC INPUT terminal of channels to access START EZ SETUP mode. Please perform the following instructions...
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... main power is turned OFF. (This function will not be set. • When "DST" is set to "ON", the time entered is forwarded by some TV stations, to select "CLOCK", and press ENTER. SET TIME DISPLAY AUTO MANUAL 5 Press '/" to select "AUTO", and press ENTER. ● If you do not know...." If you have selected for about 5 minutes even when the AC cord 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...
... main power is turned OFF. (This function will not be set. • When "DST" is set to "ON", the time entered is forwarded by some TV stations, to select "CLOCK", and press ENTER. SET TIME DISPLAY AUTO MANUAL 5 Press '/" to select "AUTO", and press ENTER. ● If you do not know...." If you have selected for about 5 minutes even when the AC cord 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...
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...press DISPLAY, the current time is turned on page 14. 2 Press '/" to select "ON" or "OFF", and press ENTER. Standby To turn off the LCD TV set Press POWER. Basic Operation Daylight Saving Time (DST) Adjustment The Daylight Saving-Time changes as shown below. On-screen display STEREO SAP MONO A •...display 4 Press MENU to forward the clock by 1 hour, set the DST to green and the LCD TV set back on the screen. The POWER/WAKE UP TIMER indicator will turn the LCD TV set is displayed for about 10 seconds. Selected item ON OFF Description Displays the current time on Press...
...press DISPLAY, the current time is turned on page 14. 2 Press '/" to select "ON" or "OFF", and press ENTER. Standby To turn off the LCD TV set Press POWER. Basic Operation Daylight Saving Time (DST) Adjustment The Daylight Saving-Time changes as shown below. On-screen display STEREO SAP MONO A •...display 4 Press MENU to forward the clock by 1 hour, set the DST to green and the LCD TV set back on the screen. The POWER/WAKE UP TIMER indicator will turn the LCD TV set is displayed for about 10 seconds. Selected item ON OFF Description Displays the current time on Press...
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...PC) mode INPUT5 PC ● Press MUTE or VOL (+)/(-) to turn off when any of INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3, INPUT4, INPUT5 (PC) and TV mode each time INPUT is pressed. If both the S-video terminal and normal video terminals are pressed: POWER, MUTE, VOL (+)/(-) or MTS. The screen... provided for video equipment connected to increase the sound volume. Basic Operation (Continued) Switching the Input Modes (INPUT1/ INPUT2/INPUT3/INPUT4/INPUT5(PC)/TV) Sound Volume ■ To adjust the volume 1 Turn on and the volume indicator is displayed. • The Mute function is canceled when...
...PC) mode INPUT5 PC ● Press MUTE or VOL (+)/(-) to turn off when any of INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3, INPUT4, INPUT5 (PC) and TV mode each time INPUT is pressed. If both the S-video terminal and normal video terminals are pressed: POWER, MUTE, VOL (+)/(-) or MTS. The screen... provided for video equipment connected to increase the sound volume. Basic Operation (Continued) Switching the Input Modes (INPUT1/ INPUT2/INPUT3/INPUT4/INPUT5(PC)/TV) Sound Volume ■ To adjust the volume 1 Turn on and the volume indicator is displayed. • The Mute function is canceled when...
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...the remote control ■ Using Channel Select When selecting the channel using Channel Select or CH ( )/( ). • This LCD TV set . Control panel of the main unit VOL (-)/(+): Cursor \/| on the remote control CH ( )/( ): Cursor "/' on the... PICTURE] PICTURE S AUDIO SETUP OPTION AV MODE [DYNAMIC] OPC [OFF] B A C K L I G H T [ BRIGHT ] CONTRAST [ 40] BRIGHTNESS[ 0 ]- + COLOR [+ 5]- + TINT [ 0] SHARPNESS [ 0 ]- + ADVANCED RESET A • The 3-digit channel number can be used to exit. : SELECT ENTER : ENTER RETURN : BACK MENU : EXIT ■ Using the control panel of...
...the remote control ■ Using Channel Select When selecting the channel using Channel Select or CH ( )/( ). • This LCD TV set . Control panel of the main unit VOL (-)/(+): Cursor \/| on the remote control CH ( )/( ): Cursor "/' on the... PICTURE] PICTURE S AUDIO SETUP OPTION AV MODE [DYNAMIC] OPC [OFF] B A C K L I G H T [ BRIGHT ] CONTRAST [ 40] BRIGHTNESS[ 0 ]- + COLOR [+ 5]- + TINT [ 0] SHARPNESS [ 0 ]- + ADVANCED RESET A • The 3-digit channel number can be used to exit. : SELECT ENTER : ENTER RETURN : BACK MENU : EXIT ■ Using the control panel of...
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... (FIXED)", "NO PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS AVAILABLE IN [DYNAMIC (FIXED)]." 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 displayed and the items in the PICTURE screen (except "OPC" and "ADVANCED") cannot be...
... (FIXED)", "NO PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS AVAILABLE IN [DYNAMIC (FIXED)]." 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 displayed and the items in the PICTURE screen (except "OPC" and "ADVANCED") cannot be...
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... to select the desired setting, and press ENTER. Make sure the PC mode is selected before making this setting. INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5(PC) TV 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select "SETUP". 3 Press '/" to select "CH-SETTING", and press ENTER. 4 Press '/" to ... on EZ SETUP. ■ Setting the AIR/CABLE It is necessary to set the receiving mode to AIR or CABLE channels to receive locally broadcast TV programs. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select "AUDIO". 3 Press '/" to select "PC SOUND SELECT", and press ENTER. 4 ...
... to select the desired setting, and press ENTER. Make sure the PC mode is selected before making this setting. INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5(PC) TV 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select "SETUP". 3 Press '/" to select "CH-SETTING", and press ENTER. 4 Press '/" to ... on EZ SETUP. ■ Setting the AIR/CABLE It is necessary to set the receiving mode to AIR or CABLE channels to receive locally broadcast TV programs. 1 Press MENU to display the Menu screen. 2 Press \/| to select "AUDIO". 3 Press '/" to select "PC SOUND SELECT", and press ENTER. 4 ...
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...use \/| to select "ON" or "OFF". 5 Press MENU to 3 of programs can be adjusted. 1 Repeat steps 1 to exit. COLOR SYSTEM TV mode: N358/PAL-M/PAL-N INPUT mode: N358/N443/PAL/PAL-M/ (INPUT3/INPUT4) PAL-N/SECAM/PAL60/AUTO • When the INPUT1/2 (COMPONENT) or INPUT5...screen. 2 Press \/| to select "SETUP". 3 Press '/" to select "CH MEMORY", and press ENTER. Useful Features (Continued) ■ Saving broadcast TV channels in the OPTION menu. Selected item Factory setting Setting options MTS [STEREO] Stereo audio [SAP] Secondary audio program [MONO] Monophonic audio INPUT4 SELECT*...
...use \/| to select "ON" or "OFF". 5 Press MENU to 3 of programs can be adjusted. 1 Repeat steps 1 to exit. COLOR SYSTEM TV mode: N358/PAL-M/PAL-N INPUT mode: N358/N443/PAL/PAL-M/ (INPUT3/INPUT4) PAL-N/SECAM/PAL60/AUTO • When the INPUT1/2 (COMPONENT) or INPUT5...screen. 2 Press \/| to select "SETUP". 3 Press '/" to select "CH MEMORY", and press ENTER. Useful Features (Continued) ■ Saving broadcast TV channels in the OPTION menu. Selected item Factory setting Setting options MTS [STEREO] Stereo audio [SAP] Secondary audio program [MONO] Monophonic audio INPUT4 SELECT*...
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...information about the program: the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of content rating settings. • If you manually set TV-Y or TV-Y7 to BLOCK, the higher ratings (TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA) will also automatically block the higher ratings NC-17 and X. PG-13 based R ⇓ NC-17...above. • Choosing a lower age-based rating blocks the higher age-based ratings regardless of America) rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. TV parental guidelines Example: When TV-Y7 in the age-based rating is blocked, this rating is restricted by an ✕ in the combinations indicated by...
...information about the program: the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of content rating settings. • If you manually set TV-Y or TV-Y7 to BLOCK, the higher ratings (TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14 and TV-MA) will also automatically block the higher ratings NC-17 and X. PG-13 based R ⇓ NC-17...above. • Choosing a lower age-based rating blocks the higher age-based ratings regardless of America) rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. TV parental guidelines Example: When TV-Y7 in the age-based rating is blocked, this rating is restricted by an ✕ in the combinations indicated by...