Sharp LD-26SH3U manual

26" LCD COLOR TV TÉLÉVISEUR A CL COULEUR 26" TV DE LCD A COLOR DE 26" LD-26SH3U OPERA TION MANU AL MODE D'EMPLOI MANU AL DE FUNCIONAMIENT O Products that hav e earned the ENERGY ST AR ® are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency . English Français Español English ...... E1 Français .... F1 E[...]

E1 English Français Español Italiano Español English ENGLISH IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION IMPORT ANT: T o aid in repor ting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located on the rear of the TV . W ARNING: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS [...]

E2 FCC Statement W ARNING – FCC Regulations state that any unauthor ized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 o[...]

E3 English Français Español Italiano Español English T a ble of Contents Getting started Tips and safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 5 Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

E4 T able of Contents PC mode Adjusting the computer display automatically (for analog signals) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46 Using the menus in PC mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 4 7 How to adjust using the menus . . . . . . . . [...]

E5 English Français Español Italiano Español English Tips and safety instructions Thank you f or your purchase of the Sharp 26" LCD Color TV . T o ensure safety and many y ears of trouble- free operation of your product, please read the important safety instructions carefully before using this product. Important safety instructions Electric[...]

E6 Tips and safety instructions - Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. - Stand – Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can[...]

E7 English Français Español Italiano Español English - If an outside antenna is connected to the equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Ar ticle 810 of the National Electr ical Code, ANSI/NFP A 70, pro vides information with regard to proper grounding[...]

E8 Tips and safety instructions Power cord - Do not damage the power cord, place heavy objects on it, stretch it, or over bend it. Also, do not add extension cords. Damage to the cord may result in fire or electric shock. - Use only the pow er cord supplied with the T V . - Insert the power plug directly into the AC outlet. Adding an extension cord[...]

E9 English Français Español Italiano Español English Product and accessory checklist Please check that the following items are included in the package. - 26" LCD Color TV (1) - P ow er cord (1) - PC analog signal cable (1) (model name: 0L TLS20276002) - PC audio cable (1) (model name: 0L TLS05247001) - Remote control (1) - " AAA "[...]

E1 0 Product description Front view POWER VOL CH ENTER MENU INPUT OPC POWER 12 56 7 8 4 3 Main unit Removing/replacing the terminal cover Removing the cover Replacing the cover - Be careful not to pinch the cables. 1. Control buttons (See page E29 for the INPUT button and E27 for the others. Also see page E30 for the CH and V OL buttons .) 2. POWER[...]

E1 1 English Français Español Italiano Español English Product description Main unit Rear view 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 14 15 16 17 1 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 A B 1. Antenna input terminal 2. Antenna output terminal 3. S-video input terminal 4. Video input terminal 5. Audio input terminal - Left 6. Audio input terminal - Right 7. Component [...]

E1 2 Product description Remote control POWER DISPLA Y INPUT TV A V MENU PC VOL CH RETURN SLEEP EXIT MTS MUTE VIEW MODE PICT MODE CC FREEZE ON/OFF SIZE/MO VE PIP/SPLIT SW AP SELECT ENTER FLASH BACK 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 2 1. POWER button 2. Channel buttons 3. FLASHBACK button 4. MENU button 5. buttons and ENTER button 6. [...]

E1 3 English Français Español Italiano Español English Product description Angle adjustment Adjust to an easy to view angle. CA UTION! - Be sure to hold both sides of the TV when adjusting the viewing angle . The LCD panel used in this TV is made of glass. Pressure from hands on the LCD panel could cause damage. - Be careful not to allow your fi[...]

E1 4 Remote control Using the remote control Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the TV . Objects between the remote control and remote control sensor may prevent proper operation. 5 m (16' 4") Cautions regarding use of remote control - Do not expose the remote control to shock. In addition, do not e[...]

E1 5 English Français Español Italiano Español English PC TV AV PC TV AV TV Preparation steps Use the following steps to connect and set up y our TV . PC TV AV ...Required when using the TV as a television ...Required when using the TV as an A V monitor ...Required when using the TV as a computer monitor Connecting the TV to a computer (See page[...]

E1 6 Connecting the TV to a home antenna terminal CA UTION! - When connecting, ensure that the TV is switched off . 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 e[...]

E1 7 English Français Español Italiano Español English Connecting the TV to a home antenna terminal Cab le TV (CA TV) connection - A 75-ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup. When connecting the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the set, scre w the 75-ohm cable to the antenna input terminal (ANT -IN). - Some cable TV companies [...]

E1 8 Connecting the TV to a home antenna terminal Connection to an antenna input terminal of A V equipment A different type of antenna cable is required depending on the shape of the antenna input terminal of the A V equipment to be connected. Note: - The signal from the antenna output terminal is less powerful than when it first enters the TV . Pl[...]

E1 9 English Français Español Italiano Español English Connecting the TV to a po wer source CA UTION! - When connecting, ensure that the TV is s witched off. - Use only the pow er cord supplied with the T V . - Be careful not to over bend the cable or add extension cords as this could lead to a malfunction. See page E10 for inf or mation on remo[...]

E2 0 Setting TV c hannels (EZ Setup) When you turn on the TV for the first time (see page E28), it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you live. Make sure you have performed the following steps before y ou tur n on the T V . - Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page E14.) - Connect the antenna cable to the TV[...]

E2 1 English Français Español Italiano Español English Connecting the TV to A V equipment CA UTION! - Ensure that the TV and all the equipment you are connecting to it are s witched off bef ore you begin. See page E10 for inf or mation on removing/replacing the terminal cov er. Examples of equipment you can connect A V -IN 2 A V -IN 1 A V -IN 3 [...]

E2 2 A V equipment with video output terminals A V -IN 1 or A V -IN 3 A V -IN 2 VIDEO A UDIO-L A UDIO-R VIDEO A UDIO-L A UDIO-R Notes: - When using the video input terminal of A V -IN 1 or A V -IN 3, do not connect the cable to the S-video input terminal of the same group. - When using the video input ter minal of A V -IN 2, do not connect the cabl[...]

E2 3 English Français Español Italiano Español English A V equipment with component output terminals Y P b P r A UDIO-L A UDIO-R Y P b P r VIDEO A UDIO-L A UDIO-R A V -IN 2 Note: - When using the component input terminals, do not connect the cable to the video input terminal of A V -IN 2. A V equipment with HDMI output terminals HDMI HDMI OPTION[...]

E2 4 Connecting the TV to A V equipment A V equipment with D VI output terminals A UDIO-L A UDIO-R D VI OUT A UDIO-L AUDIO-R DIGIT AL Notes: - The D VI input terminal is used for either A V equipment or a computer . Before using this terminal, you need to set "D VI Select" to "A V" or "PC" in the Option menu. (See page[...]

E2 5 English Français Español Italiano Español English Connecting the TV to a computer CA UTION! - When connecting, ensure that the TV and all the equipment you are connecting to it are switched off. - Be careful not to over bend the cable or add extension cords as this could lead to a malfunction. Notes: - When using the TV with an analog conne[...]

E2 6 Digital connection Connect the separately-sold digital signal cable (model name: NL-C04J) to the digital RGB output terminal of the computer . See page E10 for information on removing/ replacing the terminal cover . - The TV has an input terminal for connecting to a computer with a D VI-compatible output terminal (D VI-D 24 pin or D VI-I 29 pi[...]

E2 7 English Français Español Italiano Español English Basic adjustment screen operation The explanations in this manual use primarily the remote control. (Operations requiring the use of control buttons on the TV are specifically identified using the words "on the TV".) The following table shows the remote control buttons, their funct[...]

E2 8 Basic operations T urning power on/off POWER VOL CH ENTER MENU INPUT POWER DISPLA Y INPUT FLASH BACK T urning po wer on When the PO WER LED is off: 1. Press the POWER b utton on the TV . 2. T ur n on power to the connected equipment. After a while the POWER LED will light green, and then the display mode will be displayed for several seconds. [...]

E2 9 English Français Español Italiano Español English Switching display modes (INPUT) Notes: - T o select A V5 mode, set "D VI Select" to "A V" (factory setting) beforehand using the Option menu. (See pages E42 and E45 for information on using the menus.) - T o select PC DIGIT AL mode, set "D VI Select" to "PC[...]

E3 0 Adjusting the volume The volume can be set individually for PC mode and TV/A V mode. Star t by s witching to the display mode for which you want to set the volume. TV A V MENU PC VOL CH ENTER 1. Press the VOL +/ – b uttons to adjust. 30 Increase VOL + button Decrease VOL – button The screen for adjusting the volume will automatically disap[...]

E3 1 English Français Español Italiano Español English Basic operations Enjoying surround sound (Virtual Dolby Surround) The Vir tual Dolby Surround function allo ws you to enjoy powerful, realistic sound, just like in a movie theater . Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D [...]

E3 2 Setting TV channels The f ollowing table sho ws the channels this TV can receive. VHF Channels 2 through 13 UHF Channels 14 through 69 Cable Channel 1 (HRC and IRC mode only) Channels 2 through 125 (STD , HRC, and IRC) (Y ou must subscribe to a cable TV service to receive cable channels.) When you first receiv e this TV , it has no memor y of [...]

E3 3 English Français Español Italiano Español English Setting TV channels Saving br oadcast TV channels in the memory (CH Search) "CH Search" allows you to search through available channels ("Air" or "Cable") in your area. The tuner sav es them to TV memor y automatically . After performing the steps of Selecting b[...]

E3 4 W atching T V Selecting MTS (Multi ch TV Sound) Y ou can select MTS (Multi ch TV Sound) using the MTS button. STEREO stereo audio SAP second audio program MONO monophonic audio TV A V MENU PC VOL CH RETURN EXIT MTS MUTE ENTER 1. Press the MTS button. The audio changes in the following order depending on the broadcast you are receiving. Receivi[...]

E3 5 English Français Español Italiano Español English Enjo ying D VDs, games, and other equipment Y ou can enjoy additional pieces of A V equipment connected to your TV such as VCRs, D VD play ers, and game systems. (See pages E21 through E24, and E59.) Equipment connected to A V -IN 1 Display mode "A V1" Equipment connected to A V -I[...]

E3 6 Helpful features (in TV/A V mode) Adjusting the V -Chip settings Important: - Please refer to the end of this manual for "Clearing the secret number". 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. - Re[...]

E3 7 English Deutsch Français Italiano Español English Helpful features (in TV/A V mode) TV Parental Guidelines Rating Content base TV -Y (All children) TV -Y7 (Direct to older children) TV -G (General audience) TV -PG (P arental guidance suggested) TV -14 (P arents strongly cautioned) TV -MA (Mature audience only) D (Sexually suggestive dialog) [...]

E3 8 Helpful features (in TV/A V mode) Setting V -Chip f or MP AA rating TV A V MENU PC ENTER FLASH BACK 1. Press the TV button to select TV mode. 2. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 3. Press the buttons to select "Setup". 4. Press the buttons to select "V -Chip", and press the ENTER button. "Enter Secret N[...]

E3 9 English Deutsch Français Italiano Español English Helpful features (in TV/A V mode) Activ ating or deactiv ating V -Chip Bloc k (Status) Y ou can activate V -Chip Bloc k after "Setting V -Chip f or MP AA rating" and/or "Setting V -Chip for TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines)". 1. Repeat steps 1 to 5 of "Setting V [...]

E4 0 Setting the Closed Caption (CC) This TV is equipped with an inter nal Closed Caption decoder . "Closed Caption" is a system which allows conv ersations, narration, and sound eff ects in TV progr ams and home videos to be viewed as captions on the TV screen. - Not all programs and videos will offer Closed Captioning. - The Closed Capt[...]

E4 1 English Deutsch Français Italiano Español English Helpful features (in TV/A V mode) Pausing the screen (FREEZE) This feature pauses the image from the TV or other connected A V equipment. This is helpful when you want to write down a recipe or phone number for purchasing tickets for an event. RETURN SLEEP EXIT MTS MUTE VIEW MODE PICT MODE CC[...]

E4 2 Menu setting items * TV mode only * * A V4 mode only * * * The v alues set in TV/A V mode will be also applied in PC mode. Picture menu OPC ..................................................... Page E43 Brightness ........................................... Page E43 Black Level .......................................... Page E43 Contrast .....[...]

E4 3 English Deutsch Français Italiano Español English Using the menus in TV/A V mode Picture menu (See page E42 for information on using the menus.) The current picture mode (see page E56) is shown in the first line of the men u. The following adjustments, when applied, affect only the current picture mode. Item OPC Brightness Black Level Contra[...]

E4 4 Using the menus in TV/A V mode Setup menu (See page E42 for information on using the menus.) Item CH Setup (TV mode only) V -Chip Position Language Description Sets TV channels. - Air/Cable ........ Sets the receiving mode broadcast (Air) or cable TV (Cable). (See page E32.) - CH Search ..... Sets av ailab le channels automatically . (See page[...]

E4 5 English Deutsch Français Italiano Español English Option menu (See page E42 for information on using the menus.) Item Quick Shoot Output Select DVI Select HDMI Setup (A V4 mode only) Description Reduces the visual lag inherent in fast-motion scenes. Selects how to adjust the sound via the audio output terminals. - Fixed .....................[...]

E4 6 Adjusting the computer display automatically (for analog signals) When using the TV as a computer display f or the first time or after having changed the system settings during use, perform an automatic screen adjustment. "Cloc k", "Phase", "H-P os.", and "V -P os." in "Fine Sync." of the Setup[...]

E4 7 English Deutsch Français Italiano Español English Menu setting items Picture menu Auto* .................................................... Page E49 OPC ..................................................... Page E49 Brightness ........................................... Page E49 Black Level* ........................................ Page E49[...]

E4 8 Using the menus in PC mode Adjustment pattern If you are using Windows, use the adjustment pattern on the supplied CD-ROM. 1. Load the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer . 2. Open [My Computer] and select CD-ROM. 3. Double clic k on [Adj_uty .exe] to run the adjustment program. The adjustment pattern will appear . Adjustment[...]

E4 9 English Deutsch Français Italiano Español English Picture menu (See page E47 for information on using the menus.) The current picture mode (see page E56) is shown in the first line of the men u. The following adjustments, when applied, affect only the current picture mode. *When using the TV with a digital connection, this item does not appe[...]

E5 0 Using the menus in PC mode Description Adjusts high-pitch sounds. Adjusts low-pitch sounds. Adjusts the balance between the right and left speakers. T ur ns the Vir tual Dolby Surround function "On" or "Off". (See page E31.) Resets adjustment values for this menu to their original factory settings. Audio menu (See page E47 [...]

E5 1 English Deutsch Français Italiano Español English Using the menus in PC mode Item Auto Sync.* Fine Sync.* Input Signal* Scaling Language Note: - T o exit the adjustment program, press the computer's [Esc] k ey . Description Automatically adjusts "Cloc k", "Phase", "H-P os.", and "V -Pos .". (See p[...]

E5 2 Option menu (See page E47 for information on using the menus.) Item Quick Shoot Output Select DVI Select Using the menus in PC mode Description Reduces the visual lag inherent in fast-motion scenes. Selects how to adjust the sound via the audio output terminals. - Fixed ............... Set "Fixed" when connecting to a VCR for recordi[...]

E5 3 English Deutsch Français Italiano Español English W atching tw o imag es sim ultaneously (PIP/SPLIT) Y ou can display the computer screen along with the TV or video image simultaneously in the following two ways. PIP A small window appears on the whole screen. Y ou can resize and/or mov e the small window . Split The computer screen and the [...]

E5 4 Swapping images (SW AP) In PIP/Split mode, you can switch the images display ed on two windows with each other . RETURN SLEEP EXIT MTS MUTE VIEW MODE PICT MODE CC FREEZE ON/OFF SIZE/MOVE PIP/SPLIT SWAP SELECT 1. Press the SW AP button. [PIP mode] Switches the images displayed in the whole screen and in the small window with each other . [Split[...]

E5 5 English Deutsch Français Italiano Español English Other features Changing the screen size (VIEW MODE) Y ou can change the screen size to match the video on videotapes and D VDs. TV A V MENU PC VOL CH RETURN EXIT MTS MUTE VIEW MODE PICT MODE CC FREEZE ENTER 1. Press the VIEW MODE button. "View Mode" menu will be displayed. 2. Press [...]

E5 6 Other features Adjusting the picture mode (PICT MODE) Y ou can change the picture mode depending on the type of the image you are now watching. Each picture mode consists of the adjustments set in the Picture menu. (See pages E43 and E49.) RETURN SLEEP EXIT MTS MUTE VIEW MODE PICT MODE CC FREEZE ON/OFF SIZE/MO VE PIP/SPLIT SW AP SELECT 1. Pres[...]

E5 7 English Deutsch Français Italiano Español English Other features Checking y our TV's current settings (DISPLA Y) The information displayed will vary depending on the current display mode and other settings. POWER DISPLA Y INPUT FLASH BACK 1. Press the DISPLA Y button. [TV mode] Display mode , TV channel number , MTS mode, antenna type, [...]

E5 8 Other features Preventing changes to adjusted values (Adjustment Lock) Disabling the control buttons other than the following buttons (TV and remote control) prevents adjusted values from being changed. The changing of adjusted values f or both TV/A V mode and PC mode will be prevented. [TV] - POWER button - VOL buttons - INPUT button - CH but[...]

E5 9 English Deutsch Français Italiano Español English Outputting images and sound to A V equipment CA UTION! - Ensure that the TV and all the equipment you are connecting to it are s witched off bef ore you begin. See page E10 for inf or mation on removing/replacing the terminal cov er. A V -OUT VIDEO A UDIO-L A UDIO-R VIDEO A UDIO-L A UDIO-R Th[...]

E6 0 Instructions f or attaching a VESA-compliant mount An ar m or stand based on the VESA standard (commercially av ailable) can be attached to the TV . Procurement of the arm or stand is at the customer's discretion. Arms or stands able to be used Attachments must satisfy the following. - Compatible with the VESA standard. - The six screw ho[...]

E6 1 English Deutsch Français Italiano Español English 7. Reconnect the cables and replace the terminal covers. See page E10 for information on replacing the terminal cover . Note: - Y ou can attach a stand or an ar m that has four screw holes located at an interval of 100 mm. Please fully confirm that the stand or arm will not drop and the TV wi[...]

E6 2 T roub leshooting If you think the TV may be f aulty , please chec k the follo wing points before taking it to be repaired. If the TV continues not to wo r k after you ha ve chec ked all the points mentioned belo w , please contact the shop where you purchased the TV or your nearest Sharp author iz ed Ser vice Center . The TV's fluorescen[...]

E6 3 English Deutsch Français Italiano Español English Problem There is no sound from the TV speakers. There is no sound from the audio output terminals. There is no picture. (POWER LED is lit orange.) The image appears distorted. A V5 mode cannot be selected. PC DIGIT AL mode cannot be selected. The image does not appear properly in A V5 (D VI) [...]

E6 4 T roubleshooting Problem "T emperature" is displa yed on the screen. POWER LED blinks red. What to Check If the temperature inside the TV r ises, this message is displa yed on the screen and then the TV switches to standb y mode. Check the following points before turning the power on. - Is the location where the TV is installed easil[...]

E6 5 English Deutsch Français Italiano Español English TV care TV care Alwa ys make sure to turn your TV off and then unplug the TV from the AC outlet before cleaning the TV . Cabinet and control panel section Use a soft dry cloth to lightly wipe away any grime from the cabinet and control panel. If the cabinet or control panel is still dir ty , [...]

E6 6 Specifications Product specifications Model name LD-26SH3U LCD display 26" Advanced Super-V and Anti-Glare Low-Reflection TFT LCD module Actual display size 25 33 / 64 " (64.8 cm) measured diagonally Resolution (max.) 1366 x 768 Displayable colors (max.) Approx. 16.77 million colors (8 bit) Dot pitch (H x V) 0.4135 mm x 0.4135 mm Bri[...]

E6 7 English Deutsch Français Italiano Español English Dimensions (Units: mm (inch)) 280 (11 1 / 32 ) 110 (4 11 / 32 ) 500 (19 11 / 16 ) 559 (22 1 / 64 ) 398 (15 43 / 64 ) 667 (26 17 / 64 ) Note: - As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes f or product improvement without [...]

E6 8 P o wer mana g ement The monitor is based on the VESA DPMS and the D VI DMPM standards. T o activate the po wer management function, the video card and the computer used with it must also conform to these standard. DPMS: Displa y Po wer Management Signaling ON ST ANDBY SUSPEND OFF Screen Po w e r consumption H-sync V -sync DPMS mode Display on[...]