User manual SHARP LC-121M2E

[. . . ] ONLY CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. "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. " 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. : U. S. A. ONLY 3 CONTENTS Page DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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). A 300 ohm system is a flat "twin-lead" cable that can be attached to a 75 ohm terminal through a 300-75 ohm ADAPTOR (not supplied). 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 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 antenna. Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR on the rear of the TV set. A. Combination VHF/UHF Antennas VHF/UHF ANTENNA 300/75-ohm ADAPTOR (Not supplied) 300-ohm twin-lead VHF/UHF ANTENNA or 75-ohm coaxial cable To antenna input terminal Supplied antenna cable B. Separate VHF/UHF Antenna VHF UHF ANTENNA ANTENNA 300-ohm twin-lead COMBINER 300-ohm twin-lead (not supplied) IN OUT or 75-ohm coaxial cable 10 FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS Main unit (front view) Remote sensor window Power/standby indicator (The actual location is not visible) A green indicator lights when the power is on and a red indicator lights when in the standby mode (the indicator will not light when the power is off). Top control panel BRIGHT DISPLAY VOLUME UP (+)/ DOWN ( ) TV/VIDEO OFF BRIGHT MUTE DISPLAY MENU VOL CH TV/VIDEO ON MAIN POWER MAIN POWER CHANNEL UP (]) DOWN ([) MENU MUTE I The (MUTE), DISPLAY, MENU, VOLUME UP(+)/DOWN(), CHANNEL UP(L)/DOWN(M), and TV/VIDEO buttons provide the same functions as the buttons on the remote control. (The MENU button has a slightly different function from the remote control button. ) 11 FRONT AND REAR CONTROL OPTIONS (Continued) Main unit (rear view) Adjust the set stand to an angle so that the screen is easily visible. The set stand can be opened up to 80. Rear terminal section AV input 1 terminal S V S-Video input Video input Audio R/L AV-IN1 R L AUDIO AV-IN2 Audio V AV-OUT Audio V HEADPHONE AV input 2 terminal AV output terminal Headphone output terminal ANT POWER INPUT DC input terminal DC12V Antenna input terminal 12 REMOTE CONTROL/BASIC OPERATION POWER MENU POWER TV/VIDEO MENU CH TV/VIDEO VOL VOL CH (])/([) ]Selects next higher channel [Selects next lower channel CH FLASHBACK 1 CHANNEL SELECT 2 5 3 DISPLAY 4 7 6 9 MUTE 8 0 100 FLASHBACK Returns to previous channel DISPLAY Press. . . . Displays receiving channel for 10 seconds. Channel indication reduces in size after about 10 seconds. Press again. . . . After the CH call is displayed in large size, COLOR SYSTEM except N358 and is displayed for 10 seconds, and then CH will be displayed in small size only. LCDTV Small CH display No display The above three displays can be switched. . 16 SELECTING THE MENU ITEMS Selecting a Menu Item This LCD TV set allows you to adjust the picture and sound, and set the channels and other features using the On Screen Display. Select the desired menu item by following the steps below and then refer to the indicated page for details. SLEEP TIMER menu ----------------- Page 19 1 POWER CH Press the MENU to display the MENU screen. Press the CH (])/([) to select the desired menu item. The ">" mark moves up or down. The ">" mark indicates the selected menu item. MENU MENU CH (])/ ([) 2 TV/VIDEO CH FLASHBACK 1 4 7 2 5 3 DISPLAY 6 9 MUTE 8 0 3 4 Press the VOL (+)/() to enter. Press the MENU to exit. VIDEO ADJUST menu (TV mode) ----- Page 20, 21 LCDTV VIDEO ADJUST menu (AV mode) ----- Page 20, 21 1 Notes: I The TINT display only appears when the color system sets N358 or N443 or AUTO in the NTSC mode. I The displayed items differ depending on the setting conditions. I TV Note: mode This product is factory set to comply with the color system (NTSC-N358) in the United States. For Brazil (PALM), Argentina (PAL-N) and Uruguay (PAL-N), set the color system before using this product. I COLOR SYSTEM Set the system to AUTO for normal reception. The AUTO mode automatically detects the receiving signal system and changes the reception system of the set. When the picture or sound is not stable, switching to an appropriate system may improve the picture or sound quality. PRESET menu ---- Page 22 SETUP menu ------ Page 23, 24, 25 * The screen indications shown above are larger than actual for easy reading. 17 EZ SETUP DURING FIRST POWER ON I When you turn on the LCD TV for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels. [. . . ] There may be reflected electric waves from mountains or buildings. The picture is spotted. There may be interference from automobiles, trains, high voltage lines, neon lights, etc. There may be interference between the antenna cable and power cable. Try positioning them further apart. There are stripes on the screen or colors fade. Is the unit receiving interference from other devices?Transmission antennas of radio broadcasting stations and transmission antennas of amateur radios and cellular phones may also cause interference. [. . . ]