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LC-108D1U LCD MONITOR MONITEUR LCD MONITOR LCD OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN IMPORTANT : Please read this operation manual before starting operating the equipment. IMPORTANT : Veuillez lire ce mode d'emploi avant de commencer à utiliser l'appareil. IMPORTANTE : Lea este manual de operación antes de comenzar a operar el equipo.
LC-108D1U LCD MONITOR ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT: Model No.: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the LCD Monitor's model and serial numbers in the space Serial No.: provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the LCD Monitor.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: SHARP LCD MONITOR, MODEL LC-108D1U This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp LCD Monitor. 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling. • Use a soft cloth and gently wipe the surface of the display panel. Using a hard cloth may scratch the panel surface. •...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHILD SAFETY: It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat Panel Display Congratulations on your purchase! As you enjoy your new product, please keep these safety tips in mind: THE ISSUE • The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend and larger fl...
Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit ( “AAA” size battery ( AC cord ( Page 9 Page 9 Page 8 Operation manual ( AC cord clamp ( Cloth ( Page 8 Page 8 •...
QUICK REFERENCE Connecting External Speakers Speaker Compatibility: • Be sure to use external speakers with an impedance of 4 ohm and a rated input of at least 15W. Connect the ends of the cables to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
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QUICK REFERENCE When transporting the LCD Monitor Transporting the LCD Monitor requires special skill that should only be performed by qualifi ed service personnel. Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves. Ventilation & Cleaning Tips Keep your LCD Monitor in a well ventilated area and make sure not to place it by a heat source or use it near water.
POWER on the remote control to turn the power on. IMPORTANT: IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON - UNPLUG THE LCD Monitor FROM THE OUTLET AND REPEAT THE INSTALLATION STEPS. IF YOU STILL ENCOUNTER NO POWER, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 1-800-BE-SHARP.
Part Names MONITOR POWER: Switch the LCD Monitor power Remote Control Unit on or enters standby. (See page 16.) DISPLAY: Display the INPUT information. SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external equipment on and off. External equipment operational buttons: Operate the external equipment.
Preparation You can connect many types of external equipment to your LCD Monitor like a Blu-ray disc player, DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, HDMI equipment, game console or camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the LCD Monitor. (See page 18.) CAUTION •...
Preparation When using DVI Cable (INPUT 7): Blu-ray disc player/DVD player/ Digital TV STB DVI cable (commercially available) Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) • To enjoy 1080p display capability, connect your external equipment using a component or DVI cable and set the equipment to 1080p output.
Preparation Connecting a PC When connecting to a PC with a DVI terminal (INPUT 7): RGB/DVI conversion cable (commercially available) Ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) When connecting to a PC with an HDMI terminal (INPUT 4, 5 or 6): HDMI-certifi...
Turning On/Off the Power Press POWER on the LCD Monitor, or MONITOR POWER on the remote control unit to turn the power on. • POWER indicator (Blue): The LCD Monitor is on. (After a few seconds, a window appears with sound.) POWER POWER •...
Direct Button Operation Changing Volume You can change the volume by pressing VOLk/l on the LCD Monitor or on the remote control unit. To increase the volume, press VOLk. • To decrease the volume, press VOLl. • Audio status Output Select Output device Fixed Variable...
Direct Button Operation FLASHBACK AV MODE Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previous AV MODE gives you several viewing options screen. to choose from to best match the surrounding Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the current • environment of the LCD Monitor, which can vary screen.
Direct Button Operation Closed Captions Your LCD Monitor is equipped with an internal Closed Press CC. Caption decoder. It allows you to view conversations, • This will present the Closed Caption information narration and sound effects as subtitles on your LCD display.
Direct Button Operation VIEW MODE You can select the screen size. Press VIEW MODE. • The View Mode menu displays. • The menu lists the View Mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently being received. Press VIEW MODE or a/b while the View Mode menu is displayed to select a desired item on the menu. •...
On-Screen Display Menu On-Screen Display Menu Operation Example Example Option Picture AQUOS LINK Setup Audio Only On : Display Input Select [VIDEO] [b12] a16 Backlight Output select [Fixed] Contrast [b30] Color System [Auto] Brightness Caption Setup Color Game Play Time [Off] Tint Operation Lock Out...
On-Screen Display Menu Picture Menu • When set to "On", the OPC senses the surrounding light and automatically adjusts the backlight brightness. Make Adjusts the picture to your preference with the sure nothing obstructs the OPC sensor, which could following picture settings. affect its ability to sense surrounding light.
On-Screen Display Menu I/P Setting Audio Menu Converts input signals depending on the type of images. You can adjust the sound quality to your preference Fast: Suitable for fast-moving images with the following settings. Slow: Suitable for smooth images with low amounts of Example fl...
On-Screen Display Menu Power Control Menu Setup Menu Power control setting allows you to save energy. Example Example Setup Power Control EZ Setup [Disable] No Signal Off Input Skip [Disable] No Operation Off Parental CTRL Position Language [English] Identification Software Update Reset Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Power Control".
On-Screen Display Menu Input Skip Fine Sync. Adjustment This setting allows you to skip the HDMI or PC-IN Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as Input ("Input 4 (HDMI)", "Input 5 (HDMI)", "Input 6 necessary to change image position using Auto (HDMI)"...
file. To check for the availability of a software update, visit www.sharpusa.com. If you have any questions, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP (800-237-4277). During the data checking, "Checking" blinks. Now checking the data in the USB memory device. CAUTION •...
On-Screen Display Menu Reset Press ENTER to start updating. • The screen becomes dark for a while until the If complex adjustments are made and the settings update screen can be displayed. Please wait for cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the the update screen to appear.
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On-Screen Display Menu Status ■ TV Parental Guidelines Example Used to enable or disable the parental control MPAA function. This function will not be selectable from TV Guidelines TV-Y the menu if you do not fi rst confi gure your secret Can.
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On-Screen Display Menu ■ Canadian French Ratings Canadian Rating Systems (Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings) Example • The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the MPAA Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications TV Guidelines Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television Can.
On-Screen Display Menu Input Select Option Menu If the image does not come in clearly from the external Example equipment connected to INPUT 3 or INPUT 7 (DVI), you may need to change the input signal type setting Option on the "Input Select" menu. AQUOS LINK Setup Selecting input signal type (INPUT 3) ■...
On-Screen Display Menu Color System Game Play Time Select the video signal system compatible with your This function displays the elapsed game time so you equipment from the list below: do not lose track of the time. To display the elapsed Auto/NTSC/PAL time, select "GAME"...
Other Viewing Options Presetting Remote Control Function Operating the Connected Equipment You can operate the connected AV products (AV To operate the connected equipment, press FUNCTION to select the LED for your device. (VCR, receiver, cable box, SAT tuner, VCR, DVD, LD) using the presetting manufacturer function of your remote AUDIO, CBL/SAT (cable converter) or DVD.) The control unit.
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Other Viewing Options Manufacturer codes REMOTE CONTROL CODE REMOTE CONTROL CODE VCR BRAND DVD/BD/LD BRAND NUMBER NUMBER REMOTE CONTROL CODE CATV/SAT BRAND NUMBER • Numbers marked with * are SAT codes, all others are CATV codes. REMOTE CONTROL CODE AUDIO BRAND NUMBER...
Using AQUOS LINK Controlling HDMI Equipment Using AQUOS LINK What’s AQUOS LINK? • Using the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol, with AQUOS LINK you can interactively operate compatible system equipment (Blue-ray Disc equipment, AV amplifi er, DVD). • By connecting AQUOS LINK-compatible devices with HDMI-certifi ed cables to the LCD Monitor, you can control a recorder or AV amplifi...
Using AQUOS LINK AQUOS LINK Setup One Touch Playback AQUOS LINK allows you to operate the HDMI- connected equipment with one remote control. Press MENU to display the MENU screen, and then press c/d to select "Option". Press d to start playing back a title. Press a/b to select "AQUOS LINK Setup", and then press ENTER.
Using AQUOS LINK Selecting Media Type for CEC-Compatible AQUOS LINK Menu Recorder You can switch the media (HDD or DVD) for playback AQUOS LINK or recording on the AQUOS LINK-compatible recorder. Recorder EPG Press OPTION to display the AQUOS LINK Top menu/title list MENU screen.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Check if you pressed MONITOR POWER on the remote control unit. • No power • (See page 16.) If the indicator on the LCD Monitor does not light up, press POWER on the LCD Monitor. •...
Appendix RS-232C Port Specifi cations PC control of the LCD Monitor Command format ■ ■ Eight ASCII codes e CR • Attach an RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially available) to the supplied Din/D-Sub RS-232C for the C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4 connections.
The heights include the protruding part of the eye bolt. • As part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specifi cation changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specifi cation fi gures indicated are nominal values of...
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