Sharp LC-26DV20U - 26" LCD TV

LC-26DV20U
COMBINATION LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION
AND DVD/CD PLAYER
OPERATION MANUAL
• The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation
manual are for explanation purposes and may vary
slightly from the actual operations.
• Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out.
IMPORTANT:
To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the
TV/DVD's model and serial numbers in the space provided.
The numbers are located at the rear of the TV/DVD.
Model No.:
Serial No.:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
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NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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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.
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Sharp LC-26DV20U - 26" LCD TV Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Resolution	1366 x 768
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Contrast Ratio	1200:1
Response Time	6 ms
Built-in DVD Player	Yes
HDMI Inputs	1
Component Video Inputs	1
S-Video Inputs	1
RF Input	1
Built-in Tuner	ATSC/NTSC
Screen Size	26 inches
Brightness	450 cd/m2
Viewing Angle	176° (H) / 176° (V)
DVD Formats	DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Composite Video Inputs	1
PC Input	1 (D-Sub)
Comb Filter	3D Digital
HDTV Compatibility	Yes

Summary

Product Operation Manual Introduction

Important Safety Warnings

Key warnings to reduce risk of fire or electric shock and general safety symbols.

Critical Safety Precautions

Comprehensive Safety Instructions

Additional Safety Information

Covers power sources, overloading, object entry, and damage requiring service.

Safety Guidelines for Placement and Use

Lightning and Power Line Safety

Precautions regarding lightning storms and proximity to power lines.

Antenna Grounding and Fire Prevention

Disc Handling and Care Precautions

Initial Setup and Power On

Connecting Power and Antenna

Remote Control Battery Replacement

Power Troubleshooting Tips

Guidance if the unit does not power on.

Remote Control Function Guide

Watching TV: Power and Mode Selection

Initial TV Setup and Channel Tuning

Changing TV Channels Methods

Direct Channel Number Entry

Picture Adjustment Settings

Color Temperature and Cinema Mode Settings

Adjusting white balance and motion smoothing.

Sound Adjustment and Digital Audio Output

Digital Audio Output Format Selection

Choosing between PCM and Dolby Digital audio output.

Connecting and Viewing External Sources

Selecting External Input Source Menu

How to switch between different input sources.

Connecting and Selecting HDMI Input

HDMI Audio Input Configuration

Setting the audio input source for HDMI and DVI.

Resetting Picture and Audio Settings

Factory Default Reset Procedures

Step-by-step instructions to restore factory presets.

Closed Captioning Features Overview

Digital Closed Caption Settings

Specific settings for digital closed captions.

Caption Appearance Customization

Caption Setup Parameter Options

Details available parameters for caption appearance.

Parental Control Password Setup

Changing Parent Control Password

Steps to change the existing parental control password.

Parental Control (V-CHIP) System

Understanding TV Parental Guidelines

Explanation of TV ratings and MPAA movie ratings.

Configuring TV and Movie Rating Locks

Setting MPAA Movie Rating Locks

How to set movie rating locks for parental control.

Canadian TV Rating System Details

Canadian English Rating Categories

Watching DVDs: Power and Mode

DVD Playback Procedures and Status

Disc Status Display Information

DVD Special Playback Features

Zooming and Scene Finding

DVD Playback Control and Bookmarking

Navigating Playback Points

DVD Audio Language and Subtitle Control

Managing Subtitle Display OnOff

MP3 WMAJPEG CD Playback Guide

MP3 WMAJPEG File Specifications

Playing MP3 WMA and JPEG Files

File Menu Navigation and Selection

Language Settings and Aspect Ratio

TV Screen Aspect Ratio Configuration

Parental Control Setup and Level Adjustment

Changing Parental Control Level

Steps to modify the parental control level and enter password.

Temporarily Bypassing Rating Restrictions

DVD Disc Rating Override Procedure

General Troubleshooting and Environment Cautions

Digital Broadcasting Troubleshooting

Specific troubleshooting for digital broadcast issues.

DVD Playback Troubleshooting Guide

Common DVD Playback Errors and Solutions

Lists common DVD playback issues and their solutions.

Product Technical Specifications

Detailed Specifications Table

Password Clearing Procedure

Forgotten Password Reset Steps

Consumer Limited Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage and Service Procedures

Details warranty coverage, exclusions, and service acquisition.

Canadian Limited Warranty Terms

Warranty Exclusions and Periods