LC-26SB28UT LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT: + Tobit reporting in case of lass of theft, please rancid the TV's model and serial numbers in the space provided, The numbers are located at ihe rear of the Mo def No. Serial No. IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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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 Instructions carefully before using this product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 safely. However.
Eh-4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS : ” EXAMPLE OF ALTER GROUND #3 + Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is ELECTRICAL RODE. (RENOIR 70 connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is adagio so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caring for the Liquid Crystal panel + Tum off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling. + Gently wipe the surface of the display panel with a soft cloth (cotton, flannel, sch) To protect the display panel, te not Use a dirty cloth, liquid cleaners, or a chemical cloth (wet/ dry sheet type sloth, effete. This may damage the surface of the display panel. Wiping with a hard cloth or using strong fore may scratch the surface of the display panel.
Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. 0 Fie mote control nit (X1) "AA" size battery (X2) AG cord (X1) Hindustani) Operation manual (X1) Page 8 Page & Page 7 Page 6 HOE EE + Always use the AC cord supplied with the TV. QUICK REFERENCE Attaching the stand « Before attaching (or detaching) the stand. unplug the AC cord from the AC input terminal. « Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area fo lay the TV on.
QUICK REFERENCE QUICK INSTALLATION TIPS 1 Attach your antenna to the back of the TV. {See page 12) 2 Connect the AC plug for the TV into the wall outlet, Place the TV close to the AC outlet, and keep the power plug within reach. ae + TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT TOUCH UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES WITH THE AC CORD CONNECTED, 3 How to turn on the TV for the first time. A} Press POWER on TV. POWER By POWER indicator on the front of the TV lights GREEN.
QUICK REFERENCE if the remote control fails to operate TV functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit, 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two “AA” size batteries 3 Close the battery cover {supplied with the product). + Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the and indications in the battery compartment sons EE Improper ise of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Ba sure to follow the instructions below, « Do not mix batteries of different types.
Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION. License information DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Supplied accessories BUICK REFERENCE. Attaching the stand. Contents. Paris names. TV {Front} .. 10 TV {Lefty 10 TV (Rear 10 Remote control uni Preparation 12 Using the remote control unit 12 Cautions regarding remote control un 12 Antennas — Using external equipment Experiencing HD images Types of Connection... Displaying an External Equipment Image . Connecting to External Equipment ..
Part names TV {Front} Remote control sensor POWER indicator » The butane on the main unit have the same functions as the same buttons on the resole control. Fundamentally, this operation manual provides a description based on operation using the remote control.
Part names Remote control unit 10 » When using the remote control unit, point it at the TV. {Ses pages) There is a protective Him papering the face of the remote control, Please removal this film forbears use. POWER: Switch the prows on of enters standby mode (See gaps 18) 0-9: Set the channel. (See page 18.) + (DOT): {Set page 18.) FREEZE: Set the steel image. Crass again to return to normal screen. » The steel image automatically goes out after 30 minutes.
Preparation Using the remote control unit Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote control sensor on the TV. Objects between the remotes control unit and the cremate control sensor may prevent paper operation Cautions regarding remote control unit Do not expos the remote contra bright to shock. In additional, do rot expose the remote contra unit to Quids. and da nat place in an area with high humidity.
Using external equipment Experiencing HD images An HDTV without an HD source is just an ordinary TV. To enjoy HD images on the TY, you should get HD programming farm the following: + Over the-ar broadcasting via HD quality antenna + HD impracticable subscription + HD compatible external equipment + For information on updating to HD programming, ask yor cable/sateflite service provider. Types of Connection Image quality differs depending on the terminal used.
Connecting to External Equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the TV. (See page 13.) For connecting the TV to external equipment, use commercially available cables. son: a “Te he antiproton. always turn off the TV before connecting any external equipment + Please read the relevant operation manual (Blu ray disc player, etc.) carefully before making connections.
Connecting to External Equipment W When using Component cable (INPUT 3): « Blu ray disc player « DVD player « HD impracticable set-top box ¥ (Goren) Pb (Bue) Thereafter TV co Component video cable Pr (Red) AUDIO LIMO) VIDEO AUDIO -R (Red) AUDIO-L (White) » See page 14 for connecting a Blu-ray disc player. DVD player or an HD cablefsatellite set-top box 16 the HDMI terminal.
Eh-18 Connecting to External Equipment Connecting an Audio Amplifier B When using coaxial cable: It is possible to output audio through the DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL terminal, Coaxial cable Rear of the TV 4 B When using audio cable: This connection allows you to Use an audio amplifier and external speakers. and adjust the audio level using the TV's remote control (See page 27) Audio cable Connecting a PC B When using HDA cable (INPUT Depending on the board, only dives signals may be output.
Connecting to External Equipment B When using D VI-HDMI conversion cable (INPUT 4): Rear of the TV au ENCIPHER 2.8.6 mm stereo min jack cable] z=) 3 conversion cable + When using an D VI-HDMI conversion cable, you should make an analog audio connection. In this case, in addition to connecting an D VI-HDMI conversion cable to the INPUT 4 (HDMI) terminal, connect an audio cable to the AUDIT PC/ HDMI terminal and set “DWIGHT Audi” to "DVINA. {Ses page 27.
Watching TV Preparation Perform the following steps before you press POWER on the remote control unit. 1 Insert the batteries into the remote control unit, (See page B.) 2 Connect the antenna cable to the TV. (See page 12.) 3 Plug in the AC cord to the AC outlet. (See page 7.) Turning on the power Press POWER on the TV. or POWER on the remote control, TV status indicator (POWER) ON Lighting (Green) OFF Standby Lighting (Red) + POWER indicator (Grass: Tha TV is on.
Walking TV Auto Ch Memory Auto Ch Memory makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area, 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press ai to select Chance, then press » or ENTER. Press 47% fo select "Auto Ch Memory’, then press bar ENTER. 3 Press A/Y to select “Signal Type’. then press to select “Cable” or “Air” 4 Press 4/¥ to select “Automatic Search”, then press & or ENTER.
E-20 Walking TV Selecting the digital audio language When two or more audio languages are included ina digital signal, you can select one of the audio languages. 1 in digital TV rode. press AUDIO and the “Audio Language” menu serene displays, 2 Press select your desired language. 3 Press EXIT to return to the normal screen, some Ee « Digital audio is active only when receiving digital broadcasting, not when receiving analog boardinghouse. View mode for 4:3 programs 1 Press VIEW MODE.
Walking TV Favorite channel setting This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels in 4 different categories. By setting the favorite channels in advance, you can select your favorite channels easily. Programming favorite channel 1 2 Select the channel you want to register as a favorite channel. Press MENU, then press a/v to select “Channel”, then press » or ENTER. Press a/v to select "Favorite Ch”. then press » or ENTER.
Walking TV Closed captions and digital closed captions a + Closed Caption might not appear according 1o the condition of the signal from the broadcasting station Your TV Is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder, It allows you to view conversations, narration and sound effects as subtitles on your TV, Closed Captions are available on some TV programs and on some VHS home video tapes al the discretion of the program provider.
Walking TV Caption setup This function allows you to adjust the dosed caption screen appearance to slut your preference. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays 2 Press 4/% to select "Setup”, then press » or ENTER. 3 Press a/¥ to select ‘Closed Caption’, then press wor ENTER. The Closed Caption menu displays. 4 Press a/% to select “Digital CC Preset’, then press to select “Custom”. 5 Press a/% to select “CC Advanced”. then press » or ENTER.
Walking TV Parental control (V-CHIP) V-CHIP might not function according to the condition of the signal from the broadcasting station, V-CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your TV. This tool gives parents a great degree of control over broadcasts accessed by their children. it allows parents to select programs judged suitable for child viewing while blocking ones judged not suitable. it does so automatically acne you activate the V-CHIP feature in your TV.
Watching TV Canadian rating systems « The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Gladiola-Television and Telecommunications Commission {CRT} policy on violence in television programming. « While violence is the most important content element to be rated. the structure developed takes into consideration other program content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes.
Other convenience functions Menu operation bunions Use the following bunions on the remote control to operate the menu. en ue BAH BARE MENU: Press to open the menu screen. Press to select a desired item on the screen or adjust a selected lem. ENTER: Press to go to the next step or complete the setting. RETURN: Press fo return to the previous step. EXIT: Press to exit from the menu screen. All changed settings will be saved.
Other convenience functions ah Picture Ei Brightness / Contrast / Sharpness / Color (Tint You tan adjust the picture quality 16 your preference. Carol Temperature Biannual (Cool) / Neutral (Standard) / Reddish (Warm) Fightback Fightback adjusts the screen brightness for improved pictures clarity DEG On/Off Use his feature to change the Black level automatically according © he brininess of an image. Tne Back medieval wil become dark in a dark sens.
Appendix Troubleshooting Prob ism Possible Solution « No power Check if you pressed POWER on the TV, or on the remote control nit. {Ses page 18.) Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 7.) Has the power been turned on? (Ses gaps 18.) Unit cannon be operate. Textual influences such as fining, Italic electricity, may cause proper operation. In this case, operate the uni after fire! turning off the power of the TY or unplugging the AC cord and replanting it in after 1 or minutes.
Appendix Specifications item Model: LC-265B28UT LCD panel 26" Class (26 Diagonal) Active Matrix {2-81 TFT LOD) Resolution 1.048 088 pixels (1366 X 766) TV TV-standard (OCR) American TV Standard ATTACHMENTS System Function [deceiving | VHF/UHF VHF 2-13th, UHF 14-89th Chanson [oat (non-scrabbled channel only.) Digital Terrestrial | 2-69th Broadcast (BV5B) Digital Cable” | 1-185th {non-scrambled channel only.) (64/256 GAM) Audio multiplex SCAB System Audio out 5.
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Dimensional drawings Unit: inch {mm} Unit: pouch {mm} Uni dad: gadabout {mm} 19% (495.4) 28 361) of SE Filial.
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