LC-20D30U OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO Printed in Mexico Imprimé au Mexique Impreso en México Impresso no México TINS-C219WJZZ 06P02-MX-NM ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO TELEVISOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN MANUAL DE OPERAÇÃO Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR ® are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. Les produits agréés ENERGY STAR ® sont conçus pour protéger l’environnement par un rendement énergétique supérieur. SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORATION Unit: inch (mm) Dimensional Drawings 3 61/64 (100) 10 31/64 (266) 15 (381) 21 15/64 (539) 5 43/64 (144) 9 17/32 (242) 2 5/8 (66.5) 4 1/32 (102) 3 61/64 (100) 2 9/64 (54) 17 17/32 (445.2) 9 57/64 (251) 17 9/64 (435) 15 7/16 (392) 1 45/64 (43) 10 31/64 (266) 16 5/16 (414) 1 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION OPERATION MANUAL CAUTION IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV’s model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Model No.: Serial No.: ENGLISH IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. The enclosed RGB cable and AC cord must be used with the device. The cables are provided to ensure that the device complies with FCC Rules. U.S.A. ONLY 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued) 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 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. “Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.” This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eia.org INFORMATION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: —Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-20D30U. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RESPONSIBLE PARTY: SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 TEL: 1-800-BE-SHARP For Business Customers: URL http://www. sharpusa. com U.S.A. ONLY U.S.A. ONLY U.S.A. ONLY Trademark “HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.” 3 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Precautions carefully before using this product. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your LCD color TV product, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product. ■ Read instructions—All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated. ■ Keep this manual in a safe place—These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for future reference. ■ Observe warnings—All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely. ■ Follow instructions—All operating instructions must be followed. ■ Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of inadequate attachments can result in accidents. ■ Power source—This product must operate on a power source specified on the specification label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply used in your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For units designed to operate on batteries or another power source, refer to the operating instructions. ■ AC cord protection—The AC cord must be routed properly to prevent people from stepping on it or objects from resting on it. Check the cord at the plugs and product. ■ Overloading—Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords. Overloading can cause fire or electric shock. ■ Entering of objects and liquids—Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings. High voltage flows in the product, and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short internal parts. For the same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product. ■ Servicing—Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to high voltage and other dangerous conditions. Request a qualified service person to perform servicing. ■ Repair—If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet, and request a qualified service person to perform repairs. a. When the AC cord or plug is damaged. b. When a liquid was spilled on the product or when objects have fallen into the product. c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. When the product does not operate properly as described in the operating instructions. Do not touch the controls other than those described in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of controls not described in the instructions can cause damage, which often requires extensive adjustment work by a qualified technician. e. When the product has been dropped or damaged. f. When the product displays an abnormal condition. Any noticeable abnormality in the product indicates that the product needs servicing. ■ Replacement parts—In case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service person uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or those with the same characteristics and performance as the original parts. Use of unauthorized parts can result in fire, electric shock and/or other danger. ■ Safety checks—Upon completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition. ■ Wall or ceiling mounting—When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer. ■ Polarization—This AC cord may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 5 ■ 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. ■ 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. ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMP EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ■ Lightning – For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for a 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. ■ To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the TV set. ■ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product. ■ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or other heavy items. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Continued) ■ Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an afterimage to remain. ■ Install the product on the place where the AC cord can be unplugged easily from the AC outlet, or from the AC INPUT terminal on the rear of the product. 6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..................................... 1 Trademark .................................................................. 2 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ....................................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................... 3 Supplied Accessories ............................................... 6 Before Using the LCD TV Set ................................... 7 Preparation ................................................................ 8 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ............. 8 Using the Remote Control ..................................... 8 Antenna Connection .............................................. 9 Power Connection ............................................... 10 Part Names of the Main Unit .................................. 11 Listening with Headphones ..................................11 How to Fix the Cables ......................................... 12 Part Names of the Remote Control ....................... 13 TV Signals in Your Region ..................................... 13 Connecting External Devices ................................ 14 Outputting Video and Audio (Video Output) ........ 14 EZ SETUP (With AUTO CLOCK Setting) ............... 15 EZ SETUP during the First Power On ................. 15 Setting the CLOCK .................................................. 16 AUTO CLOCK Setting ......................................... 16 MANUAL CLOCK Setting ................................... 16 TIME DISPLAY .................................................... 17 Basic Operation ...................................................... 17 Turning On and Off the Main Power .................... 17 Standby ............................................................... 17 Switching the Input Modes (INPUT1/INPUT2/INPUT3/INPUT4/INPUT5(PC)/TV) .... 18 Sound Volume ..................................................... 18 Changing Channels ............................................. 19 Selecting Menu Items .......................................... 19 Basic Adjustment Settings .................................... 21 AV MODE ............................................................ 21 OPC ..................................................................... 21 BACKLIGHT ........................................................ 22 PICTURE Adjustments ........................................ 22 COLOR TEMPERATURE ................................... 23 I/P SETTING ....................................................... 23 NOISE CLEAN .................................................... 23 FILM MODE ........................................................ 24 QUICK SHOOT ................................................... 24 AUDIO Adjustments ............................................ 24 Useful Features ....................................................... 25 CH SETUP .......................................................... 25 SETUP ................................................................ 26 V-CHIP Settings .................................................. 27 CLOSED CAPTION ............................................ 31 HDMI SETUP ...................................................... 32 VIEW MODE ....................................................... 33 AUDIO ONLY ...................................................... 34 BLUE SCREEN ................................................... 34 SLEEP TIMER ..................................................... 35 WAKE-UP TIMER ............................................... 35 NO SIGNAL OFF ................................................ 36 NO OPERATION OFF ......................................... 36 PICTURE FLIP .................................................... 36 Connecting a PC ..................................................... 37 Viewing an Image from a PC .............................. 37 Displaying an Image from a PC .......................... 37 INPUT SIGNAL (for PC mode) ............................ 38 FINE SYNC. Adjustments (for PC mode) ............ 38 POWER MANAGEMENT (for PC mode) ............ 39 PC Compatibility Chart ........................................ 39 Troubleshooting ...................................................... 40 Specifications .......................................................... 42 Calling for Service .................................................. 43 LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................. 43 Dimensional Drawings • The dimensional drawings for the LCD TV set are shown on the inside back cover. Make sure the following accessories are provided with the LCD TV set. Supplied Accessories Contents A • 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. Operation manual “AAA” size batteries (×2) page 8 page 37 page 10 Cable clamp page 12 pages 8 and 13 LC-20D30U AC cord Remote control unit RGB cable 7 To use your LCD TV set, perform steps below. Check the supplied accessories. (See page 6.) Insert two “AAA” size batteries into the remote control. (See page 8.) • Open the battery cover, and then insert batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (-) indications in the battery compartment. Open the terminal cover. (See page 9.) • Pull down the hook located on the upper side of terminal cover to open the cover. Connect the antenna cable. (See page 9.) Connect with external devices. (See page 14.) INPUT1 Terminal (COMPONENT) Terminal for component connection. INPUT2 Terminal Terminal for S-video connection. INPUT3/OUTPUT Terminal Terminal for INPUT/OUTPUT connection. INPUT5 Terminal Terminal for PC connection. INPUT4 Terminal (HDMI) Terminal for HDMI connection. Connect the AC cord to the AC INPUT terminal of the LCD TV set and plug in the AC cord to the wall outlet. (See page 10.) Turn on the main power. (See page 17.) Press POWER on the upper side of the main unit. The POWER/WAKE UP TIMER indicator located on the front of the main unit changes from red to green. POWER POWER/WAKE UP TIMER indicator Start EZ SETUP. (See page 15.) • The broadcasting channels and clock will be memorized automatically. Before Using the LCD TV Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 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. ■ Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (–) indications in the battery compartment. 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. Preparation ■ Engaging the lower claw with the remote control, close the cover. 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. 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. ■ Slide the cover while pressing the ( ) part. 17' (5m) 30° 30° Remote sensor 9 Preparation (Continued) Antenna Connection OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION 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). 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). • 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. ANTENNAS 75-ohm coaxial cable 300-ohm twin-lead VHF/UHF antenna VHF/UHF antenna Pull down the hook to open the cover. 300/75-ohm adapter (not supplied) 300-ohm twin-lead 300-ohm twin-lead 75-ohm coaxial cable IN OUT VHF antenna UHF antenna Combiner (not supplied) or or ANT. (Antenna terminal) A. Combination VHF/UHF antenna B. Separate VHF and/or UHF antennas Antenna Cable (commercially available) 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. (breaking of internal circuit, etc.) NOTICE F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) • 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. F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable 10 Preparation (Continued) Antenna Connection (Continued) • 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. CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION A • Use a commercially available AC plug adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet. • Unplug the AC cord from the LCD TV set and wall outlet when LCD TV set is not to be used for a long period of time. Power Connection OUT IN Cable TV line Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) Two-set signal splitter (not supplied) RF switch (not supplied) A • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be required. AC INPUT terminal (AC 110-240 V) AC cord POWER Wall outlet 11 POWER MENU INPUT CH ( )/( ) VOL( )/( ) Upper control panel Speaker OPC (Optical Picture Control) sensor Remote sensor 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). OPC (Optical Picture Control) indicator The OPC indicator lights up green when “OPC” is set to “ON”. (See page 21.) Headphone jack ( ) Plug the headphone mini-plug into the headphone jack located on the front of the main unit. Part Names of the Main Unit Controls A • 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. 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. Tilt the display by grabbing onto the carrying handle while securely holding down the stand with your other hand. How to adjust the angle Listening with Headphones ■ Plug the headphone mini-plug into the headphone jack located on the front of the main unit. A • 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. ▼ On-screen display 10 VOLUME Headphones Adjust the sound volume using VOL (+)/(–) on the remote control. 12 Part Names of the Main Unit (Continued) Terminals Carrying handle Rear View Round lock for Kensington Security Standard slot* * Using the Kensington Lock • This LCD TV set has a Kensington Security Standard slot for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Refer to the information that came with the system for instructions on how to use it to secure the LCD TV set. ANT. (Antenna terminal) AUDIO (R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO AUDIO ANALOG RGB HDMI INPUT3/OUTPUT INPUT5 (PC-IN) INPUT4 AC INPUT terminal Y PB PR AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT1 (COMPONENT) INPUT2 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. Cable clamp 13 Part Names of the Remote Control POWER (P. 17) Switches the Liquid Crystal Television power on or standby. Channel Select (P. 19) Sets the channel. MTS (P. 18) Selects audio settings. MUTE (P. 18) Mutes the sound. AUDIO ONLY (P. 34) Outputs audio without screen image. VOL ( )/( ) (P. 18) Sets the volume. AV MODE (P. 21) Selects preferred AV MODE. MENU RETURN (P. 19) Returns to the previous screen. SLEEP (P. 35) Sets the sleep timer. VIEW MODE (P. 33) Selects the screen size. CH ( )/( ) (P. 19) Selects a channel. INPUT (P. 18) Switches the input source between INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3, INPUT4, INPUT5 (PC) and TV mode. FLASHBACK (P. 19) Returns to the previous channel. DISPLAY (P. 17) Displays the receiving channel and the current time for 10 seconds. ENTER Executes a command. / / / (Cursor control) (P. 19) Selects a desired item on the screen. MENU (P. 19) Displays the menu screen. CC (P. 31) Displays Closed Caption subtitles. BACKLIGHT (P. 22) Adjusts the brightness of the screen. 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. The VIDEO INPUT mode is compatible with color systems worldwide and is automatically set. A The 3 Dimensional Y/C separation circuit* works only in the following cases: • the color system is set to N358 in TV mode or Video mode • the color system is set to AUTO (N358 signal is received) in Video mode * The 3 Dimensional Y/C separation circuit is used to remove flickering and color bleeding. * The 3 Dimensional Y/C separation circuit does not function when S-VIDEO signals are input. Country TV broadcasting system Factory setting of color system User setting TV Video TV U.S.A. Color: NTSC TV ch: US ch NTSC (N358) US ch World Multi Auto System Not required or N/A Canada, Mexico, Latin America Color: NTSC TV ch: US ch NTSC (N358) US ch World Multi Auto System Not required or N/A Brazil Color: PAL-M TV ch: US ch NTSC (N358) US ch World Multi Auto System Set color system to PAL-M (see page 26) Argentina, Uruguay Color: PAL-N TV ch: US ch NTSC (N358) US ch World Multi Auto System Set color system to PAL-N (see page 26) The World Multi Auto System is compatible with all color systems indicated below. 1 N358 2 N443 3 PAL 4 PAL-M 5 PAL-N 6 SECAM 7 PAL-60 14 Connecting with External Devices You can enjoy picture and sound by connecting a VCR or a home video game system to the terminals located on the rear of the LCD TV set. When connecting an external device, turn off the power of the LCD TV set first to prevent any possible damage. A • For the cable, use a commercially available audio/video cable. • For more information about external device connections, see the operation manuals of your external devices. • Make sure that the corresponding cables are connected to each terminal. Connecting other cables may result in a malfunction. • INPUT2 has two video input terminals, VIDEO and S-VIDEO terminals. If your external device has an S-VIDEO terminal, S-VIDEO connection is recommended. S-VIDEO provides a finer, more detailed picture. If both terminals are connected, S-VIDEO terminal takes a priority. • For the INPUT1 mode, picture can be displayed only when 480I, 480P, 576I, 576P, 720P or 1080I signal is received. • For the INPUT4 mode, picture can be displayed only when 640×480, 480P, 576P, 720P or 1080I signal is received. Outputting Video and Audio (Video Output) You can output video and audio signals from the LCD TV set through the INPUT3/OUTPUT terminals. (See page 26.) • When using INPUT3/OUTPUT as an output terminal, select “SETUP” in the Menu and set “INPUT3 SELECT” to “OUT”. A • When using the S-VIDEO input for INPUT2, COMPONENT input for INPUT1, HDMI input for INPUT4 or PC input for INPUT5 no video signal will be made to the INPUT3/OUTPUT terminal, but audio signal will be made for connection to external audio systems. VCR Camcorder Audio amplifier INPUT1 terminal (COMPONENT) DVD player * 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. Digital TV tuner INPUT2 terminal Home video game system DVD player PC INPUT4 terminal (HDMI) INPUT5 terminal (PC-IN) INPUT3/OUTPUT terminal VCR INPUT1 INPUT4 INPUT5 INPUT3/OUTPUT INPUT2 Video Audio (L) Audio (R) S-Video Y PB PR ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable RGB cable (supplied) HDMI cable Video Audio (L) Audio (R) Audio RGB Audio cable Component cable S-Video cable Audio/Video cable Audio/Video cable Audio (L) Audio (R) HDMI 15 Press POWER on the upper side of the main unit, to turn on the TV. The SELECT LANGUAGE screen will be displayed. Press '/" to select “ENGLISH”, “ESPAÑOL” (Spanish) or “FRANÇAIS” (French). E N G L I S H E S P A Ñ O L F R A N Ç A I S Press ENTER to access CH SEARCH mode. Press '/" to select “ON” or “OFF”. When you select “ON”, the LCD TV set will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels. O N O F F A • 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 16.) O N O F F EZ SETUP (With AUTO CLOCK Setting) 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. (1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 8.) (2) Connect the antenna cable to the LCD TV set. (See page 9.) (3) Connect the AC cord to the AC INPUT terminal of the LCD TV set and plug in the AC cord to the wall outlet. (See page 10.) 1 2 Press ENTER to access START EZ SETUP mode. Press '/" to select “YES”, and press ENTER. A • 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 SETUP on page 25. Y E S N O C O N N E C T A N T E N N A O R C A B L E . The tuner will automatically search for the broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The channel number will automatically increase when it appears.) � P L E A S E � W A I T � � � � � � � � A U T O � P R O G R A M M I N G � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 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. � � P L E A S E � W A I T � � � � � � � � N O W � S E A R C H I N G � T I M E � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Once EZ SETUP is completed, the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed. S T E R E O S A P M O N O � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 1 : 5 3 A M 2 A • 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 25 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CH SETUP. • 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 25 for more information on manually memorizing channels using CH SETUP. • 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 16 to set the clock manually. 4 5 3 POWER 16 Setting the CLOCK AUTO CLOCK Setting There are two methods of setting the clock: AUTO CLOCK and MANUAL CLOCK. AUTO CLOCK uses EDS signals, which are provided by some TV stations, to automatically adjust the clock. MANUAL CLOCK sets the clock manually in areas where no channel carries EDS signals. Press MENU to display the Menu screen. Press \/| to select “SETUP”. Press '/" to select “CLOCK”, and press ENTER. SETUP� � �OPTION C H � S E T U P M T S C L O C K I N P U T 3 � S E L E C T V ﾐ C H I P � B L O C K C L O S E D � C A P T I O N C O L O R � S Y S T E M H D M I � S E T U P P C � S E T U P L A N G U A G E Press '/" to select “SET”, and press ENTER. S E T T I M E D I S P L A Y A U T O M A N U A L Press '/" to select “AUTO”, and press ENTER. ● 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. S E T T I M E D I S P L A Y E D S C H A U T O ● 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.) ■ Backup The clock function is maintained 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 charging time is excessively short.) If the clock setting has been reset, repeat the procedures on this page. 1 3 4 MANUAL CLOCK Setting If there are no channels with EDS signals, set the clock manually using MANUAL CLOCK. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of AUTO CLOCK Setting. Press '/" to select “MANUAL”, and press ENTER. S E T T I M E D I S P L A Y A U T O M A N U A L Press '/" to select “DST”, and press \/| to select “ON” or “OFF”. Press '/" to select “TIME”, and press \/| to set the time, and press ENTER. 12:00AM 11:59AM 11:59PM 12:00PM • Holding down \/| changes the setting at a high speed. S E T T I M E � D I S P L A Y � � D S T � � � O F F � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � T I M E � � 1 2 : � � A M 0 0 Press MENU to exit. A • Make sure to press ENTER after adjusting the time. Otherwise, the time will not be set. • When “DST” is set to “ON”, the time entered is forwarded by 1 hour. • Please be sure to set “DST” before setting “TIME”. 2 3 A • CLOCK: 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. • 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 25.) 2 5 1 4 17 TIME DISPLAY You can display the current time on the screen. Repeat steps 1 to 3 of AUTO CLOCK Setting on page 16. Press '/" to select “TIME DISPLAY”, and press ENTER. S E T T I M E D I S P L A Y O N O F F Press '/" to select “ON” or “OFF”, and press ENTER. Press MENU to exit. A • When you press DISPLAY, the current time is displayed for about 10 seconds. 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”. (Spring) On the first Sunday in April DST starts. 1:00AM 2:00AM 3:00AM 4:00AM (Autumn) On the last Sunday in October DST finishes. 1:00AM 2:00AM 1:00AM 2:00AM Turning On and Off the Main Power POWER POWER/WAKE UP TIMER indicator ● 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 To turn off the LCD TV set Press POWER. The POWER/WAKE UP TIMER indicator will turn red. To turn the LCD TV set back on Press POWER again. The POWER/WAKE UP TIMER indicator will turn green. Basic Operation Advances 1 hour. Rewinds 1 hour. 1 2 3 4 Selected item Description ON Displays the current time on the screen. OFF No display 18 Basic Operation (Continued) Switching the Input Modes (INPUT1/ INPUT2/INPUT3/INPUT4/INPUT5(PC)/TV) Turn on the power of the connected video equipment. Press INPUT to select the applicable input source. The screen changes in order of INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3, INPUT4, INPUT5 (PC) and TV mode each time INPUT is pressed. INPUT3 mode I N P U T 3 I N P U T 5 P C INPUT5 (PC) mode I N P U T 4 H D M I 7 2 0 P INPUT4 mode TV mode 2 I N P U T 2 I N P U T 1 7 2 0 P INPUT2 mode INPUT1 mode A • INPUT1: Used for video equipment connected to the COMPONENT input terminals. • INPUT2: Used for video equipment connected to the INPUT2 terminals. 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. • 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 26.) • INPUT4: Used for video equipment connected to the HDMI input terminal. • INPUT5: If you connect the PC to the PC-IN terminals, you can view the PC image on the LCD TV set. Sound Volume ■ To adjust the volume ● Press VOL (+) to increase the sound volume. The bar indicator shifts right. VOLUME ��50 ● Press VOL (–) to decrease the sound volume. The bar indicator shifts left. 10 VOLUME ■ To mute the sound ● Press MUTE to temporarily turn off the sound. The MUTE mark is displayed for 4 seconds. ● Press MUTE or VOL (+)/(–) to turn the sound back to the previous level. The mute function is automatically turned off when any of the following buttons are pressed: POWER, MUTE, VOL(+)/(–) or MTS. 10 VOLUME A • 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. ■ To select MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) Press MTS to display the MTS screen. Press MTS to select the MTS settings. STEREO: stereo audio SAP: secondary audio program MONO: monophonic audio STEREO SAP MONO