Sharp LC-15B2U - Manuals

6 CONTENTS Page DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ............................................................................................................. 3IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................... 3-5SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...............

7 Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Operation Manual Wireless Remote Control AC Cord Antenna Cable (2m) Size AAA Dry Battery ( × 2) AC Adapter QACCD3088CEZZ UBATU0026GEZZ QCNW-5730CEZZ UADP-0212CEZZ RRMCG1559CESA TINS-7436CEZZ LHLDW1028GEZZ Cable...

8 PREPARATION Batteries for the Remote Control If the remote control fails to operate the LCD color TV functions, replace the batteries in the remotecontrol. 1 Open the batterycover. 2 Insert batteries (twosize-AAA batteries,supplied with product). 3 Close the batterycover. ■ Slide the cover whilepr...

9 Power Connection Plug into AC outlet. Household power outlet AC cord AC adapter Connect to the DC inputterminal of the product. Notes: ■ Use a commercially available AC plug adapter, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet. ■ Always turn the main POWER switch of the LCD TV set to ...

10 PREPARATION (Continued) A. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna 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-i...

11 ■ TV/VIDEO , 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 with theremote control. FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS Main unit (front view) VOL CH ...

12 ANT. VIDEO AUDIO L Y P B P R R AUDIO H E A D PHONE L R AV-IN2/OUT COMPONENT POWER INPUT DC12V VO L CH ME NU TV /VID EO MA IN P OW ER VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIOL R AV-IN1 Main unit (rear view) FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS (Continued) Antenna terminal AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R)HEADPHONE POWER INPUT(DC 12V) AUD...

13 Listening with Headphones FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS (Continued) ■ Before connecting a connection cord into the rear terminal, remove theback cover. Push in the tab and pull out the back cover carefully. ■ To mount the cover, insert the 2 hooks on the bottom of the coverinto the cabinet and p...

14 1 4 7 MTS 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 100 POWER DISPLAY SLEEP BRIGHT MENU MUTE TV/VIDEO CH VOL FLASHBACK REMOTE CONTROL BASIC OPERATION 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 bef...

15 A V 2 C OMP O N E N T 1 2 A V 1 BASIC OPERATION (Continued) Control section of main unit 1 Press MAIN POWER , located on the upper side of the main unit, toon. 2 The POWER indicator instantane-ously changes from red to greenand the main unit is turned on. ▼ On-screen display 2 S T E REOSAP MONO T...

16 Sound Volume ON/OFF Standby 1 4 7 MTS 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 100 POWER DISPLAY SLEEP BRIGHT MENU MUTE TV/VIDEO CH VOL FLASHBACK To mute the sound 1 4 7 MTS 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 100 POWER DISPLAY SLEEP BRIGHT MENU MUTE TV/VIDEO CH VOL FLASHBACK BASIC OPERATION (Continued) 1 Press VOL (+) to increase the sound vol...

17 1 Press the button. 2 Press the 5 button. BASIC OPERATION (Continued) Changing the Channels Changing channels by using Channel Select on the remote control To select a 1- or 2-digit channelnumber (e.g., Channel 5): Complete the following procedurewithin 4 seconds. • This LCD TV set allows you to ...

18 SELECTING MENU ITEMS • This LCD TV set allows you to adjust the var ious settings using the menu screen. Select the desired menu item by following the steps below and then refer to the indicated page for details. 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen. 2 Press ] / [ to select the desired menu it...

19 Directly setting the SLEEP TIMER 1 Press SLEEP to display the SLEEP TIMER screen. 2 Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer (in minutes). The time can be set in incrementsof 30 minutes and in the rangebetween 30 and 120 minutes. The SLEEP TIMER is turned offwhen --- is displayed. ADJUSTMENT Adjusting ...

20 ADJUSTMENT (Continued) Adjusting the BRIGHTNESS Settings You can set the brightness of the screen. Directly setting the BRIGHTNESS 1 Press BRIGHT to display the BRIGHTNESS screen. 2 Press BRIGHT to change the setting. 1 4 7 MTS 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 100 POWER DISPLAY SLEEP BRIGHT MENU MUTE TV/VIDEO CH VO...

21 Adjusting the LANGUAGE Settings The language for the On-Screen Display can be ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen. 2 Press ] / [ to move the cursor to SET UP. 3 Press < / > to enter. 4 Press ] / [ to move the cursor to LANGUAGE. 5 Press < / > to enter. ...

22 ADJUSTMENT (Continued) Adjusting the VIDEO ADJUST Settings 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen. 2 Press ] / [ to move the cursor to VIDEO ADJUST. 3 Press < / > to enter. 4 Press ] / [ to move the cursor to the desired item. 5 Press < / > to enter. 6 Press < / > to change the...

23 Selected item Press < . Press > . PICTURE Decrease contrast Increase contrast TINT Toward purple Toward green COLOR Lower color intensity Higher color intensity BLACK LEVEL Less bright More bright SHARPNESS Soft picture Hard picture RED-BLUE More red level More blue level GREEN Less green l...

24 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen. ADJUSTMENT (Continued) Adjusting the PRESET Settings Selected item Factory setting Setting change BRIGHTNESS [BRIGHT] Maximum brightness [NORMAL] Brightness 60% → Suitable for viewing in a well-lit area. Saves energy. [DARK] Brightness 20% → Sufficiently b...

25 ADJUSTMENT (Continued) SET UP ■ CHANNEL SETTING It is necessary to set the receiving mode to AIR or CABLE channels to receive locally broadcast TVprograms. 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen. 2 Press ] / [ to move the cursor to SET UP. 3 Press < / > to enter. 4 Press ] / [ to move the ...

26 SET UP (Continued) ■ Saving broadcast TV channels in the memory 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen, press ] / [ to move the cursor to SET UP, and press < / > to enter. 2 Press ] / [ to move the cursor to CH-SETTING, and press < / > to enter. 3 Press ] / [ to move the cursor to CH...

27 ADJUSTMENT (Continued) ■ BLUE SCREEN Automatically turns the screen blue if a broadcast signal is not received. 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen. 2 Press ] / [ to move the cursor to SET UP. 3 Press < / > to enter. Adjusting the BLUE SCREEN Settings 4 Press ] / [ to move the cursor to...

28 Adjusting the CLOSED CAPTION Settings 1 Press MENU to display the MENU screen. 2 Press ] / [ to move the cursor to CLOSED CAPTION. 3 Press < / > to enter. CAPTION TEXT OFF CH 1 CH 2 MODE: DATA: ■ If a broadcast has CLOSED CAPTION and MUTE is pressed, the set enters [CAPTION] mode automatica...

29 Adjusting the 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 a...

32 [2] TV GUIDELINES Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) Adjusting the V-CHIP Settings (Continued) 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of [1] MPAA RATING . 2 Press ] / [ to move the cursor to TV GUIDELINES. 3 Press < / > to enter. 4 Press ] / [ to move the cursor to TV-Y7, and press < / > to s...

34 [5] CHANGING THE V-CHIP BLOCK SETTINGS Adjusting the V-CHIP Settings (Continued) 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of [1] MPAA RATING , then INPUT SECRET NO. will be displayed. 2 Input the 4-digit secret number byusing the channel select keys; theV-CHIP select mode will bedisplayed. Set V-CHIP BLOCKagain. [6...

35 CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES You can enjoy picture and sound by connecting a VCR or a home video game system to the terminalslocated on the rear of the TV set.When connecting an external device, turn off the power of the main unit first to prevent any possibledamage. Notes: ■ PC connection is...

36 CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES (Continued) Connecting a VCR, DVD player or a video camera (AV-IN1/2/COMPONENT) Notes: ■ If your VCR (or other external devices) has an S-Video terminal, S-VIDEO connection is recommended. (Use anS-video cord.) ■ When you connect external devices to both S-VIDEO a...

37 CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL DEVICES (Continued) Outputting video and audio (video output) You can output video and audio data from the TV set through the AV output terminals (AV-OUT). Note: ■ AV2 has 2 OUT modes (see page 24). ■ When using the S-Video input for AV-IN1, no video output will be made t...

38 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Before calling for repair service, check the following items for possible remedies tothe encountered symptoms. TV set Problem Check item Reference Pages There is nopicture.There is nopicture fromAV-IN 1. 9 1515 Sound Picture • Make sure the AC adapter is properly inserted in the...

39 Antenna Problem Check item • The reception may be weak.• The state of the broadcast may also be bad.• Make sure the antenna is facing the right direction.• Make sure the outside antenna is not disconnected. The picture isnot sharp. TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) The picturemoves. The picture isdoubl...

40 SPECIFICATIONS Items LC-15B2U Model LCD panel 15” TFT LCD Number of dots 921,600 dots VGA Video color systems N358, N443, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM, PAL-60 Destination USA/Latin A/Twn TV Standard (CCIR) NTSC/PAL-M/PAL-N TV function TV Tuning System PLL 181 ch. STEREO MTS+SAP CATV 125 ch. 4-LINE CO...

41 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Unit: inch/mm ANT. VIDEO AUDIO L Y P B P R R AUDIO H E A DPHONE POWER INPUT DC13V L R AV-IN2/OUT COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO L R AV-IN1 19/484 5.9/150.5 11.6/296 14.6/372 9/229 12/305.3 11.9/301.6 3.8/95.8 2.3/58.1 7.8/198 14.4/365.2 2.5/64.4 LC-15B2U-GBpp19-42 01.7.23, 11:...

42 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 LIMITED WARRANTY END-USER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first end user purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the“Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defect...