Sharp 27F-640 27" TV
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1. NC 17 X also also 1 User setting 2 Block table 1 User setting 2 Block table notto g not to G block S block Pa block PG eee PG Bock PG 13 BLOCK Select PG 13 age PG 13 Biock R BLOCK gio R Bock ased Select NC 17 BLOCK rine NC 7 BLOCK Nc Bw X BLOCK red X BLOCK M block Note MPAA RATING is only age based 2 TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES lt content based gt AGE D L S V FV RATING Sexually Adult Sexual Violence Fantasy Suggestive Language Situation Violence Dialog TV Y All children V B B TV Y7 Direct to Older Children V 7 V f TV G General Audience V eun TV PG Parental Guidance y V V V V ase Suggested j TV 14 Parents Strongly V V V V V Cautioned TV MA Mature Audience Only V V V V Vi Content Rating can be set Content Rating cannot be set not normally broadcast by TV station 16 Parent Control V CHIP Operation Continued TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES Example Example 1 1 Age Based setting Clear Vis block from each AGE box for all ratings This will automatically unblock everything MENU RETURN Example 1 2 Age Based setting AGE LISN EN For TV G put a V in the AGE box This will automaticall2. Moves the mark on the MENU screen SKIP VCR CH See page 42 REC See page 42 LIGHT Press All the shaded operation buttons will light up At the same time the selected MODE button either CATV DVD or TV VCR will flash The LIGHT button on the Remote Control glows in the dark To use the glow in the dark display on the remote control place it under a fluorescent light or other lighting When the LIGHT button is pressed the shaded buttons above will light up Using the LIGHT button frequently will shorten the battery life Alkaline batteries are recommended for frequent use of the LIGHT button The phosphorescent material contains no radioactive or toxic material so it is safe to use The degree of illumination will vary depending on the strength of lighting used The degree of illumination will decrease with time and depending on the temperature The time needed to charge the phosphorescent display will vary depending on the surrounding lighting Sunlight and fluorescent lighting are the most effective when charging the display EZ SETUP during First Use e When you turn on the TV for the first time it will automatically a POWER memorize the broadcasting channels J Please perform the following instructions before pressing the ws POWER button M VOLUME 1 Insert the batteries into the remote control See page 5 GGG 2 Connect the antenna cable to the TV set See pag
3. ENERGY SAVE ON 5 Press MENU to exit uil 27 Hi EZ Setup By operating the channel preset functions you can preset your TV to the desired channels for viewing VOLUME 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen 2 Press CH A Y to move the mark to SET UP ESLEEP TIMER AUDIO SELECT EGCLOSED CAPTION IEJPARENT CONTROL CD ESENERGY SAVE MENU OSET UP ED MAIN MENU screen 3 Press VOL to access the SET UP screen then press ESSET UP CH A Y to move the mark to CH SETTING BLUE SCREEN PERSONAL PREF UNIVERSAL PLUS LANGUAGE CH SETTING ED i amp SCREEN FORMAT SET UP screen 4 Press VOL to access the CH SETTING screen CH SETTING EZ SETUP AIR CABLE CH SEARCH CH MEMORY CH SETTING screen 5 Press VOL to access the EZ SETUP screen CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE START EZ SETUP STOP START EZ SETUP screen 6 Press VOL START The tuner will automatically search for the PLEASE WAIT broadcasting and cable TV channels The CH No AUTO PROGRAMMING will automatically increase when it appears NS STOP START If you want to stop the EZ SETUP process once it STOP has started press VOL Search will be canceled To cancel EZ SETUP Press VOL 7 Once EZ SETUP is complete the lowest channel number 2 memorized will be displayed 28 Set Up Continued Hi Channel Setting If EZ SETUP does not memorize a
4. To change the VIEW TIMER setting after registering a secret No Repeat steps 1 to 4 of How to set VIEW TIMER Press INPUT SECRET No VOL and INPUT SECRET No will be rere displayed 2 Enter the 4 digit SECRET No using the REMOTE KEYPAD and the VIEW TIMER access screen will be displayed Repeat steps 5 6 s S e T un D 0 coy Note When you choose the correct SECRET No the VIEW TIMER access SEGREN Mac Se screen is displayed If the wrong SECRET No is chosen SECRET No IS INCORRECT is displayed Input the SECRET No again in this case e To cancel the VIEW TIMER While the TV set is OFF but the VIEW TIMER is set TIME OVER 1 Turn on the TV a blue screen message TIME OVER will appear If you do nothing the TV will turn off in approximately 30 seconds Sess INPUT SECRET No 2 Enter the 4 digit SECRET No using the REMOTE KEYPAD When you choose the correct SECRET No eo the VIEW TIMER is canceled If the wrong SECRET INPUT SECRET No No is chosen SECRET No IS INCORRECT is displayed Input the SECRET No again in this case CIC 000 O Zi Gi99g ROKK 25 Parent Control VIEW TIMER Continued e To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the secret No if you forget the SECRET No 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of How to set VIEW TIMER Press VOL and INPUT SECRET No will be displayed INPUT SECRET No 2 Press and ho
5. Video Adjust e Description of Adjustment Items Selected item VOL button VOL button PICTURE To increase contrast To decrease contrast TINT To make skin tones greenish To make skin tones purplish COLOR To increase color intensity To decrease color intensity are BRIGHT To increase brightness To decrease brightness SHARP To increase sharpness To decrease sharpness COLOR TEMP To choose a LOW ML MH or HIGH color tone TNA RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels DOWN V 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen 2 Press CH A V to move the mark to VIDEO ADJUST ei iDED ADJUST AUDIO SELECT CLOSED CAPTION PARENT CONTROL ESIENERGY SAVE MENU ESSET UP 3 Press VOL to access the PICTURE adjust screen MAIN MENU screen PICTURE 50 AHLLLILHAILALLLLLLLLLTILHAILALLLLLLLLLVIL ALIE PICTURE adjust screen 4 Press CH A F to select the desired adjustment item Refer to the diagram below PICTURE 7 TINT 77 COLOR 7 BRIGHT 4 t ft _ RESET COLOR TEMP SHARP 2 CHA CHYV D Press VOL to adjust the setting PICTURE 50 DELETE LEHTT TT VOL increases contrast VOL decreases contrast 6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to adjust other settings T Press MENU to exit Note gt VIDEO ADJUST setting once set i
6. EGCLOSED CAPTION IPARENT CONTROL Ca MAIN MENU screen 3 Press VOL to access the PARENT CONTROL screen PARENT CONTROL 4 Press CH A Y to move the mark to VIEW TIMER evieW TIER gt PARENT CONTROL screen 5 Press VOL to access VIEW TIMER VIEW TIMER VIEWING TIME H M OFF TIME H M STATUS OFF 6 Press CH A Y to select VIEWING TIME and OFF TIME For ITNA each selection press the VOL to set the time duration V BRINS TIME 2H 00M eorr TIME i STATUS OFF e 7 Press CH 4 7 to select STATUS Press the VOL to turn VIEW TIMER ON the VIEW TIMER If STATUS is OFF VIEW TIMER will not VIEWING TIME operate OFF TIME D edle 8 Press MENU INPUT SECRET No will be displayed INPUT SECRET No Note NEN If SECRET No is already set skip to step 10 MENU 24 Parent Control VIEW TIMER Continued 9 Entera 4 digit SECRET No using the REMOTE KEYPAD 10 Press MENU to exit ODO INPUT SECRET No 1234 Q MENU gt mE Example 7 1 VIEW TIMER To restrict anybody from watching the TV for more than 5 hours after VIEWING TIME watching the TV for 2 hours your settings would look like the one on the or TINE right estatis ON You can choose to watch the 2 hours of TV as you wish For example you could watch 1 hour of TV turn TV off for 30 minutes then turn the TV on and watch the remaining 1 hour of the VIEWING TIME
7. MENU VOLUME UP DOWN CHANNEL UP DOWN Increases sound A Selects next higher channel Decreases sound Y Selects next lower channel To open the door Using the projection located under the PULL OPEN indication E NES pull and lift the door open To close the door Using the projection lower the door until closed Caution When opening or closing the door do not insert your fingers into the gap between the door and front panel This may result in an injury A COMPONENT VIDEO TERMINALS N 3 VIDEO AUDIO TERMINALS ANTENNA CABLE INPUT TERMINAL IN 1 VIDEO AUDIO TERMINALS LINE OUT AUDIO TERMINALS IN 1 S VIDEO TERMINAL Note gt The TV set and remote control illustrations and the on screen displays in this manual may differ from their actual appearance The TV set illustrations on this page and after are those of 32F640 Quick Reference Control Operation Continued e Part Names Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press gt On Press again gt Off REMOTE KEYPAD Accesses any channel from keypad FLASHBACK Returns to previous channel PERSONAL PREFERENCE With the Personal Preference buttons you can program your favorite programs by using the 4 categories A B C and D The channels can be accessed quickly by using these buttons S
8. on page 23 V CHIP select screen MPAA TV GUIDELINES D Press VOL to select MPAA Press CH A Y to move the mark to PG then press VOL to select BLOCK If you set PG to BLOCK PG 13 R NC 17 and X are automatically blocked ED i CUR gt mE gt 6 Press MENU to return to the V CHIP select screen E 18 Parent Control V CHIP Operation Continued 7 Press MENU then INPUT SECRET No will be displayed Note INPUT SECRET No If SECRET No is already set skip to step 9 m MENU 8 Enter a 4 digit SECRET No using the REMOTE KEYPAD a O INPUT SECRET No DO O 1234 DOQ 9 when done press MENU to exit ES Note gt If you set G to BLOCK all ratings are automatically blocked If you set X to BLOCK G PG PG 13 R and NC 17 are not blocked 2 TV GUIDELINES MPAA 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of 1 MPAA RATING See NES 2 Press CH A Y to move the mark to TV GUIDELINES CD DOWNLOAD OFF STATUS OFF GD V CHIP select screen 3 Press VOL to access the TV GUIDELINES screen AGE DL S V EV th A dust 4 To change AGE and CONTENT SETTING press CH A Y to move the mark to the desired rating and then press VOL to select gt 5 Press CH A Y to move the Q mark to the desired content item and then press VOL to select either BL
9. provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT ELECTRIC NEC SECTION 810 20 SERVICE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NEC ART 250 PART H For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power line surges An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock Never push objects of any kind into this television equipment through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage
10. screen 3 Press VOL to access the AUDIO SELECT screen 4 EBIAUDIO SELECT Press CH A F to move the mark to MTS SPEAKER OUTS en STEREO FAO or AUDIO ADJUST AUD i AUDIO ADJUST C2 ee e AUDIO SELECT screen 13 Audio Select Continued 5 Press VOL to select STEREO SAP or MONO when the Qe mark is at MTS MTS SPEAKER FAO r STEREO ON ON t 4 t 4 t 4 SAP OFF OFF fd C MONO ll AUDIO ADJUST When the mark is at AUDIO ADJUST press VOL to access the AUDIO ADJUST screen To access the desired item press CH A V To adjust the audio setting press VOL TREBLE BASS BALANCE Z RESET tl Selected item VOL button VOL button TREBLE To increase treble response To decrease treble response BASS To increase bass response To decrease bass response BALANCE To emphasize the right To emphasize the left speaker s volume speaker s volume RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels AUDIO SELECT MTS SPEAKER FA AUB 10 ADJUST AUDIO SELECT screen TREBLE 6 Press MENU to exit MENU An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving stereo broadcasts Current channel number ON AIR will appear next to STEREO or SAP when receiving STER
11. EO or SAP broadcasts Note gt STEREO CON AIR SAP ON AIR MONO CHANNEL call on screen Once MONO mode is selected the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo broadcast You must switch the mode back to STEREO if you want to hear stereo sound again Selecting MTS while receiving video signals from INPUT terminals does not change the type of sound in this case sound is determined by the video source If FAO mode is on SPEAKER mode will automatically turn off Changing SPEAKER setting will not affect FAO mode 14 Closed Caption e How to set CLOSED CAPTION Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder Closed Caption is a system which allows conversations narration and sound effects in TV programs and home videos to appear as captions on the TV screen see the illustration Not all the programs and videos will offer closed captioning Please look for the cc symbol to ensure that captions will be shown Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in two modes CAPTION and TEXT For each mode two channels are available CH1 and CH2 VOLUME The CAPTION mode shows subscripts of dialogs and commentaries of TV dramas and news programs while allowing clear view of the CHANNEL picture The TEXT mode displays over the picture other various information such as TV program schedule weather forecast etc that is independen
12. KEYPAD to select each desired channel to add or erase D e CIC 000 O i Gi99g 30
13. OCK or i unblock V ED FV BLOCK gt MENU RETURN es 6 Press MENU to return to the TV GUIDELINES screen 7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 until all ratings and their contents are set 8 When done press MENU to return to V CHIP selct screen TV MA M 9 Press MENU to exit ae ip Note gt If SECRET No is not set enter a SECRET No as show in steps 7 and 8 of 1 MPAA RATING 19 Parent Control V CHIP Operation Continued 3 Downloading additional rating mode There will be an additional new rating system In that case please set up as follows Subsequently the new rating system will set up automatically REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME CHANNEL UP A DOWN MENU 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of 1 MPAA RATING 2 Press CH A Y to move the mark to DOWNLOAD MPAA TV GUIDELINES DOWNLOAD OFF STATUS OFF 8E 3 Press VOL to select DOWNLOAD ON MPAA TV GUIDELINES DOWNLOAD ON STATUS OFF 4 Press MENU then INPUT SECRET No will be displayed Note INPUT SECRET No If SECRET No is already set skip to step 6 bibo INPUT SECRET No CD C D 1234 SOO 6 Press MENU to exit MENU e Downloading V CHIP data 1 If you watch a program containing new rating system data the DOWNLOAD screen will be displayed PLEASE MALT NOW DOWNLOADI NG V CHIP DA
14. S is OFF V CHIP BLOCK will not operate eSI ON 3 Press MENU then INPUT SECRET No will be displayed Note INPUT SECRET No If SECRET No is already set skip to step 5 I MPAA TV GUIDELINES 4 Entera 4 digit SECRET No using the REMOTE KEYPAD a INPUT SECRET No G 65 1234 C OG 0 ao D Press MENU and the SECRET No will be registered es e To temporarily cancel the V CHIP BLOCK 1 V CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED appears if you view a program 22 with the same program rating data you configured V CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED TV Y7 FV Note V CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED will not be displayed if STATUS is not configured to ON 2 Press MENU then INPUT SECRET No will be displayed INPUT SECRET No MENU 3 Enterthe 4 digit SECRET No using the REMOTE KEYPAD then V CHIP BLOCK temporarily will be canceled If the wrong SECRET No is chosen SECRET No IS INCORRECT will be displayed Input the SECRET No again in this case INPUT SECRET No OK KK CD C D DOO DOQ Note gt 0 00 f you turn the Power ON from OFF the V CHIP BLOCK will be activated again 22 Parent Control V CHIP Operation Continued e To change the V CHIP BLOCK after registering a secret No 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of 1 MPAA RATING then INPUT SECRET No will be displayed INPUT SECRET No 2 Enter the 4 digit s
15. SER trademark CONTENTS PAGE IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Supplied Accessories Before Operating Your Television Antenna Connections Quick Reference Control Operation EZ SETUP during First Use Demo Mode Accessing the Remote Control Language Sleep Timer Video Adjust Audio Select MTS Multichannel TV Sound SPEAKER Internal Speaker Switch FAO Fixed Audio Output AUDIO ADJUST Closed Caption m screen without This operation manual includes basic operating instructions in Spanish and French SPANISH is on page 48 53 FRENCH is on page 54 59 As an ENERGY STAR Partner SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR is a U S registered MODEL 27F640 32F640 Parent Control V CHIP Operation VIEW TIMER Energy Save Set Up EZ Setup Channel Setting Blue Screen Personal Preference Universal Plus Functio Auto Input CH Input ID Screen Format Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals Using the Audio Output Terminals Operation of Universal Remote Control Before Calling for Service Calling for Service Specifications Limited Warranty Welcome to the SHARP Family We are pleased that you are now the owner of a SHARP Color Television built for outstanding quality reliability and performa
16. TA DOWNLOAD screen 2 The DOWNLOAD screen will disappear once downloading is finished Note gt DOWNLOAD will not start if you are not watching a program containing new rating system data 20 Parent Control V CHIP Operation Continued e How to set additional rating mode Example Once downloading is complete you can set the blocking pattern as follows 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of 1 MPAA RATING MPAA TV GUIDELINES 2 Press CH A Y to move the mark to Cdn English Ratings Cdn English Ratings Cdn French Ratings then press VOL DOWNLOAD ON eq STATUS ON e After downloading the rating data 3 You can select BLOCK or unblock for each rating ET item by pressing CH A F and VOL et 144 18 GG INDIVIDUAL BLOCK gt MENU RETURN ENGLISH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK screen 4 You can select BLOCK or unblock for each rating item by pressing CH A F and VOL if you select Cdn French Ratings in step 2 8 ED INDIVIDUAL BLOCK MENU RETURN FRENCH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK screen Note You are able to download up to 4 different rating systems 21 Parent Control V CHIP Operation Continued e Activating the V CHIP BLOCK 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of 1 MPAA RATING 2 Press CH A Y to move the mark to STATUS Press VOL to activate the V CHIP BLOCK If STATU
17. TO INPUT CH INPUT ID SCREEN FORMAT SET UP screen 4 Press VOL to access the LANGUAGE select screen LANGUAGE ENGL ISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS LANGUAGE select screen 5 Press CH A Y to select ENGLISH ESPANOL SPANISH or FRANCAIS FRENCH es 1DIOMA ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS MENU 6 Press MENU to exit Sleep Timer e You can preset your television to turn off automatically in increments of 30 60 90 or 120 minutes 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen 2 Press VOL to access the SLEEP TIMER screen 5 OG MENU GISLEEP TIMER VIDEO ADJUST ESAUDIO SELECT EGCLOSED CAPTION PARENT CONTROL ESIENERGY SAVE ESSET UP MAIN MENU screen 3 Press VOL to seta sleep time of 30 60 90 or 120 minutes 4 Press MENU to exit 8 SLEEP TIMER 120M REMAIN SLEEP TIMER screen To turn off the SLEEP TIMER repeat the above SLEEP TIMER steps and select M REMAIN during step 3 While SLEEP TIMER is active the time remaining will be briefly displayed on screen at regular intervals or when the Remote s DISPLAY key is pressed twice 5 minutes before the SLEEP TIMER turns off the TV the screen prompts the time remaining for 4 seconds The SLEEP TIMER shows a similar display for each remaining minute and a 10 second display right before shutting off the TV If you turn the POWER OFF the SLEEP TIMER will automatically reset 11
18. ecret No using the REMOTE KEYPAD and the V CHIP select screen will be displayed Set V CHIP BLOCK again OO INPUT SECRET No DOO xokk k e If you forget or need to change your Secret No clear the original Secret No and set up a new one 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of 1 MPAA RATING or 1 to 2 of To temporarily cancel the V CHIP BLOCK then INPUT SECRET No will be displayed 2 Press and hold both VOL and CH A on the TV set On the Set simultaneously until the message INPUT SECRET No B disappears 5 v VOL and CH A buttons 3 Press the MENU button twice to exit 23 Parent Control VIEW TIMER Bl VIEW TIMER This function allows you to restrict TV viewing time and also allows you to control TV usage This function is to prevent your children from watching too much TV VIEWING TIME an accumulative timer counts only the time duration while the TV power is on VIEWING TIME can be set from 30M 30 minutes to 10HOOM 10 aver NER hours in 30 minutes intervals STENNES NiE OFF TIME Restricts TV viewing after the VIEWING TIME reaches OFF TINE zero STATUS OFF OFF TIME can be set from 30M 30 minutes to 10HOOM 10 hours in 30 minutes intervals STATUS Select ON to activate VIEW TIMER e How to set VIEW TIMER 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen d tien 2 Press CH A Y to move the Q mark to PARENT CONTROL g
19. ee page 33 VOLUME UP DOWN Increases sound Decreases sound Changes or selects the TV adjustments on On Screen Display MENU Press Accesses MAIN MENU Press again gt Exits MAIN MENU TV CATV VCR DVD Nu eee MUTE Press Mutes sound Press again Restores sound When sound is muted CLOSED CAPTION appears if available POWER DVD VCR Press gt On Press again Off DVD VCR CONTROL See page 42 Note gt Infrared Transmitter Window CATV DVD TV VCR MODE buttons Press TV VCR gt Signals sent will be for TV and VCR control Press CATV DVD gt Signals sent will be for cable TV converter and DVD control DISPLAY Press Displays receiving channel for 4 seconds Press again Removes display Temporarily displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode INPUT Press Switches to external video NPUT 1 mode Press twice Switches to external video INPUT 2 mode Press 3 times Switches to external video INPUT 3 mode or COMPONENT mode Press 4 times Switches back to the original TV mode See page 40 ENTER Used in some instances where a Cable Converter Box requires an enter command after selecting channels when using the REMOTE KEYPAD button See page 42 CHANNEL UP DOWN A Selects next higher channel V Selects next lower channel See pages 29 31 for Channel Setting
20. es 5 6 D00 3 Plug in the AC POWER cord to the wall outlet o CHANNEL es Op UP A es LRL DOWN Y xn emm l 1 Press the POWER button on the TV set or on the Remote Control to turn on the TV The SELECT LANGUAGE screen will be SETEGT LANGUAGE ENGL ISH displayed On the Set On the Remote Control ESPAOL POWER SELECT CH a v DN SET VOL SELECT LANGUAGE screen 2 Press CH A Y to select ENGLISH ESPANOL SPANISH or FRANCAIS FRENCH SELECT LANGUAGE ENGL ISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS D SELECT CH a SET VOL4 3 Press VOL to access the EZ SETUP screen CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE START EZ SETUP STOP START EZ SETUP screen 4 Press VOL The tuner will automatically search for the PLEASE WAIT broadcasting and cable TV channels The CH No AUTO PROGRAMMING will automatically increase when it appears 125 If you want to stop the EZ SETUP process once it SIS SIE has started press VOL and it will be canceled If you want to SET UP again please refer to page 28 on SET UP To cancel EZ SETUP Press VOL 5 Once EZ SETUP is complete the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed 2 Note gt If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region please refer to pages 29 31 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING t may be difficult to PRESET when the broadcast signals are wea
21. k the channel cycle frequency is incorrect or frequency jamming is occurring around the area Please refer to pages 29 31 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING Demo Mode To learn more about the TV set you can enter DEMO mode Simply On the Set press and hold MENU on the TV set for more than 3 seconds To cancel DEMO mode again press MENU on the TV set for more than 3 seconds Example MENU DEMO mode display button Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most settings On the Set via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set Some features of your TV set are not accessible without the Remote B Control If you lost your Remote Control contact a Sharp Service Center for a replacement ME NU MENU button e The language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can be set to ENGLISH SPANISH or FRENCH 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen MENU MENU SISLEEP TIMER VIDEO ADJUST AUDIO SELECT EGCLOSED CAPTION PARENT CONTROL ESIENERGY SAVE ESSET UP MAIN MENU screen 2 Press CH A Y to move the mark to SET UP es MENU SLEEP TIMER 3 Press VOL to access the SET UP screen then press CH A V to move the mark to LANGUAGE es ESSET UP BLUE SCREEN PERSONAL PREF UNIVERSAL PLUS LANGUAGE CH SETTING AU
22. lacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Dom Supplied Accessories is aa po x D0 Infrared Remote Control Size AA RRMCGA219WJSA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location For normal operation your TV should be located in an area of the room where cool adequate ventilation is provided Do not place the back of the television set in a place where free airflow will be restricted Any magnetic force may disturb the color picture Make sure that magnets electric clocks toys using magnets or any other magnetic substance such as iron are kept well away from the TV set Power Your TV operates on 120 Volts 60 Hz normal household current and has a polarized plug If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug Should it fail to fit contact an electrician Do not defeat the safety feature of the polarized plug Note e If the set is not going to be used for a long period such as during a vacation unplug the set from the wall outlet to economize power If the TV set is plugged in a slight current still flows even with the POWER BUTTON in the OFF position Lines and other noise may appear in TV broadcast images when an FM tuner or radio is located near the TV and both radio and TV broadcasts are bei
23. ld both VOL and CH A on the TV set simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed On the Set Now you can cancel the VIEW TIMER settings or change the SECRET No while INPUT SECRET No is displayed EJ BA VOL Y CH A VOL and CHA buttons e Notice of Remaining VIEWING TIME For every 30 minute interval the remaining time will be displayed for VIEWING TIME 4 seconds For the last 5 minutes the remaining time will be displayed SHON REMAIN every minute VIEWING TIME e 0 REMAIN will be displayed for 10 seconds just before the VIEWING DM ST TIME expires VIEWING TIME 0 REMAIN 26 Energy Save This feature lets you lower the power consumption of your TV set which in turn saves you money and minimizes the impact on the environment When this feature is turned on it reduces the brightness of the TV to a level that consumes approximately 20 percent less energy than when the feature is turned off The reduction in brightness will be less noticeable under low room lighting conditions VOLUME CHANNEL UP A DOWN V 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen 2 Press CH A Y to move the mark to ENERGY SAVE ESSLEEP T MER IGIVIDEO ADJUST ESAUDIO SELECT IEGCLOSED CAPTION 20 00 jee MAIN MENU screen 3 Press VOL to access the ENERGY SAVE select screen ENERGY SAVE OFF ENERGY SAVE select screen 4 Press VOL to select ON
24. ld this occur switch the Closed Caption mode to OFF i5 Parent Control V CHIP Operation B V CHIP This function allows you to restrict TV programs and also allows you to control TV usage based on FCC data This function is to prevent your children from watching violence or sexual scenes that may be harmful Restriction of TV programs includes two characters that contain information about the program s MPAA rating and the TV Parental Guidelines MPAA is restricted by age TV Parental Guidelines are restricted by age and contents Sincea TV program may use either the MPAA rating or the TV Guidelines you should adjust both for complete control 1 MPAA RATING RATING G GENERAL AUDIENCES All ages admitted PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED Some material may not be suitable for children age PG 13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED Some material may be inappropriate for based children under 13 R RESTRICTED Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian NC 17 NOONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED X X Rating is an older rating that is unified with NC 17 but may be encoded on older movie s data MPAA RATING Example 1 Example 2 PG 13 in the age based rating is blocked this R in the age based rating is blocked this will will automatically block the higher ratings R automatically block the higher rating NC 17 X
25. ll the channels in your region follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channel 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen 2 Press CH A Y to move the mark to SET UP SLEEP TIMER EV IDEO ADJUST AUDIO SELECT EGOCLOSED CAPTION PARENT CONTROL ESENERGY SAVE eESSET UP MAIN MENU screen 3 Press VOL to access the SET UP screen ESET UP 4 Press CH A Y to move the Q mark to CH SETTING BLUE SCREEN PERSONAL PREF UNIVERSAL PLUS LANGUAGE OCH SETTING AUTO INPUT CH INPUT ID gt SCREEN FORMAT SET UP screen 5 Press VOL to access the CH SETTING screen CH SETTING EZ SETUP AIR CABLE CH SEARCH CH MEMORY CH SETTING screen 6 Press CH A Y to move the mark to AIR CABLE then press CH SETTING VOL to access the AIR CABLE screen EZ SETUP AIR CABLE CH SEARCH ED CH MEMORY C3 gt 7 Press CH A Y to move the Q mark to the desired mode AIRICABLE HAIR CABLE STD CABLE HRC CABLE IRC LAIR CABLE STD 47 CABLE HRC 4 CABLE IRC J AIR CABLE screen 8 Press MENU to exit Note gt Receivable channels of your TV set are AIR channels CABLE channels VHF 2 through 13 1 HRC and IRC mode only UHF 14 through 69 2 through 125 STD HRC and IRC 29 Set Up Continued e Saving broadcast TV channels into memory 1 Press MENU to acce
26. nce Every SHARP Color Television set is tuned and adjusted for proper color and sound and has passed through the most stringent quality control tests at the factory We have prepared this OPERATION MANUAL So that you may adjust the picture and color to your personal viewing preference We sincerely hope that you receive the greatest satisfaction and enjoyment from your new SHARP Color Television set for years to come Please read these instructions carefully and keep them handy for your future reference IMPORTANT To aid reporting in case of loss or theft please record the TV s Model No model and serial numbers in the space provided The numbers Serial No are located at the rear of the TV i IMPORTANT INFORMATION There are two important reasons for prompt warranty registration of your new SHARP television set Use the REGISTRATION CARD packed in with the set FIRST WARRANTY This is to assure that you will immediately receive the full consumer benefit of the parts service and labor warranty applicable to your purchase SECOND CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT To assure that you will promptly receive any safety notification on inspection modification or recall that SHARP may be required to give under the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE IMPORTANT LIMITED WARRANTY CLAUSE ON THE LAST PAGE WHAT IS ENERGY STAR TVs and VCRs use energy both when they are on and when they are off Americans spe
27. nd more than 1 billion a year on energy consumed by TVs and VCRs when they are not in use The new ENERGY STAR models will reduce that energy leakage by up to 75 percent Ultimately this will mean more than 500 million a year in energy savings for consumers The energy savings will help reduce the burning of fossil fuels and the related carbon dioxide pollution that contributes to global warming If every American family replaced their TVs and VCRs with ENERGY STAR models it would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by five million tons every year equivalent to eliminating the pollution from more than one million cars By using ENERGY STAR products you will save money on your electric bills and use less energy That makes good economic sense and it s good for our environment TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT WARNING EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO WET LOCATIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is CAUTION intended to tell the user that RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK parts inside the product are a DO NOT OPEN risk of electric shock to persons CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF The exclamation point within a ELECTRIC SHOCK triangle is intended to tell the DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK user that important operating NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE and servicing instructions are REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE in the papers with the PERSONNEL appliance Note to CATV system in
28. ng received Should such noise appear turn off the radio If you are listening to an AM broadcast turn the TV off AM broadcast signals may not be received due to interference from the TV e Before using the television prepare the Remote Control To use the remote control insert batteries first 2 4 Battery With your thumbnail pull up the slit as indicated by the arrow to remove the battery cover Insert two batteries size AA Be sure to match the battery CO O terminals with the CO C marks inside the compartment Antenna Connections Antennas The antenna requirements for good color television reception are more important than those for black amp white television reception For this reason a good quality outdoor antenna is strongly recommended The following is a brief explanation of the type of connections that are provided with the various antenna systems 1 A 75 ohm system is generally a round cable with F type connector F type connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without tools not supplied nmum 2 A 300 ohm system is a flat twin lead cable that 75 ohm coaxial cable round can be attached to a 75 ohm terminal through a f m 300 75 ohm ADAPTOR not supplied C 300 ohm twin lead cable flat Antenna Connections Continued Refer to one of the following two diagrams when connecting to an outdoor antenna A Using a VHF UHF combination o
29. or its installation use and servicing 1 Unplug this television equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use attachments not recommended by the television equipment manufacturer as they may cause hazards 4 Do not use this television equipment near water for example near a bath tub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc 5 Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart stand or table The television equipment may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the equipment Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the television equipment 6 Television equipment and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment and cart combination to overturn h 7 Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer Jic 8 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation To insure reliable operation of the television equipment and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered This television equipment should not be placed in a built in insulation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided 9 The openings should ne
30. points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the television equipment Do not attempt to service this television equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this television equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the television equipment If the television equipment has been exposed to rain or water If the television equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the television equipment to normal operation If the television equipment has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged F When the television equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Upon completion of any service or repairs to this television equipment ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used rep
31. r rating s AGE setting to BLOCK automatically changes all higher ratings to BLOCK regardless of their previous settings For TV Y7 TV PG TV 14 and TV MA if you clear the V in the AGE box unblock you can still change settings based on content Clearing a higher rating s age or content setting will not clear lower settings Make sure that all undesired boxes are blocked 3 ADDITIONAL MODE Besides MPAA RATINGS and TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES new ratings system s data can be downloaded when they become available See page 20 17 Parent Control V CHIP Operation Continued e How to set V CHIP 1 MPAA RATING ee CHANNEL UP A DOWN V MENU 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen ISLEEP TIMER TRV IDEO ADJUST ESAUDIO SELECT EGCLOSED CAPTION PARENT CONTROL ESENERGY SAVE MENU ESSET UP MAIN MENU screen 2 Press CH A to move the Q mark to PARENT CONTROL MENU ESISLEEP TIMER VIDEO ADJUST EBAUDIO SELEC LECT EOGCLOSED CAPTION PARENT CONTROL ESENERGY SAVE ESSET UP 3 Press VOL to access the PARENT CONTROL screen ESPARENT CONTROL V CHIP BLOCK VIEW TIMER PARENT CONTROL screen 4 Press VOL to access the V CHIP select screen Note gt If SECRET No is already set enter the SECRET No T See e To change the V CHIP BLOCK after STATUS OFF registering a secret No
32. rter descrambler is necessary for normal viewing of the scrambled channels Set your TV on channel 3 or 4 Typically one of these channels is used If this is unknown consult your cable TV company For more specific instructions on installing cable TV consult your cable TV company One possible method of utilizing the converter descrambler provided by your cable TV company is explained below Please note RF switch equipped with position A B not provided is required A position on the RF switch not supplied You can view all unscrambled channels using the TV s channel keys B position on the RF switch not supplied You can view the scrambled channels via the converter descrambler using the converter s channel keys RF switch not supplied Two set E jm signal our in splitter Gj Cable TV Line B not OUT IN supplied Cable TV converter Q descrambler not supplied Note Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter RF switch or combiner that might be required Quick Reference Control Operation e Part Names Front Panel POWER queen INSIDE DOOR Press On i Press again Off SAP VIDEO AUDIO IN 2 es cR HF iH TERMINALS S iun ea SENSOR rl MENU Press Accesses MAIN MENU Press again Exits MAIN
33. s shared among AIR CABLE INPUT 1 INPUT 2 and INPUT 3 modes 45 VIDEO ADJUST setting for INPUT 3 when used as COMPONENT can be set independently Audio Select ll MTS Multichannel TV Sound This function allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound e You can enjoy Hi Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available Stereo broadcasts Live television broadcasts of sports shows concerts etc can be received in dynamic stereo sound SAP broadcasts Television broadcast can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound MAIN sound The normal program soundtrack Monaural or stereo where available SAP sound Second language supplementary commentaries etc SAP sound is monaural e If stereo sound is difficult to hear You can obtain clearer sound by manually switching to the fixed monaural mode ll SPEAKER Internal Speaker Switch This function turns the TV s internal speakers ON or OFF when listening to sound from external speakers by using the AUDIO OUTPUT Terminals See page 41 ll FAO Fixed Audio Output This function turns the TV s internal speakers OFF and allows fixed audio output from the AUDIO OUTPUT Terminals See page 41 With FAO the TV s volume control is disabled 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen MENU 2 Press CH A Y to move the mark to AUDIO SELECT EXSLEEP TIMER VIDEO ADJUST eEXAUDIO SELECT MENU EGCLOSED CAPTION PARENT CONTROL ESENERGY SAVE ESSET UP MAIN MENU
34. ss the MAIN MENU CH SETTING screen then press CH A Y to move the Ge ES mark to SET UP OH MENORY 2 Press VOL to access the SET UP screen then press CH A Y to move the mark to CH SETTING D Press VOL to access the CH SETTING CH SETTING screen screen Press CH A Y to move the mark to CH SEARCH then press VOL to access S SENi the CH SEARCH screen AIR 10 STOP START To start Press VOL The tuner will search through all available channels in your area and add CH SEARCH screen them into the TV memory To stop STOP Press VOL CH SEARCH will stop at the STOP current channel and will not add any higher channels MENU Press MENU to exit Note gt If you press VOL again while in the CH SEARCH mode auto program will start again and the previously memorized channels will be lost Adding weak or additional channels or erasing unwanted channels from TV memory Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen then press CH A V to move the mark to SET UP 2 Press VOL to access the SET UP screen then press CH A V to move the mark to CH SETTING 3 Press VOL to access the CH SETTING screen then press CH A V to move the mark to CH MEMORY 9 5 9 CH SETTING EZ SETUP AIR CABLE CH SEARCH MENU CH MEMORY CH SETTING screen ap eaa Press VOL to access CH MEMORY Use CH A F or REMOTE
35. staller 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 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION continued WARNING FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment PRODUCT DISPOSAL This product utilizes a Cathode Ray Tube CRT containing lead and tin lead solder Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environment considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance www eiae org CAUTION Do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other heavy items IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION Please read all of these instructions before you operate your television and save these instructions for later use Electrical energy can perform many useful functions This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this equipment observe the following basic rules f
36. t of the TV programs 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen 2 Press CH A Y to move the mark to CLOSED CAPTION ESTRES MNAR Ev ESAUDIO SELECT ECCLOSED CAPTION PARENT CONTROL MENU ESENERGY SAVE T UP _ MAIN MENU screen 3 Press VOL to access the CLOSED CAPTION setting screen AICLOSED CAPTION MODE CAPTION DATA CH 1 4 Press CH A Y to move the mark to either MODE or DATA ECOLOSED CAPTION MODE CAPTION DATA CH 1 CLOSED CAPTION setting screen 5 Press VOL to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting EGOLOSED CAPTION MODE Gros DATA gu OMODE CAPTION TEXT CH2 t 4 eee 6 Press MENU to exit Note gt Ifa broadcast contains CLOSED CAPTION and the MUTE button is pressed the set enters CAPTION mode automatically Pressing MUTE again will return the set to its previous condition Closed Caption may malfunction white blocks strange characters etc if signal conditions are poor or if there are problems at the broadcast source This does not necessarily indicate a problem with your TV e f any button is pressed to call up the ON SCREEN DISPLAY while viewing a CLOSED CAPTION broadcast the closed captions will disappear momentarily If no TEXT broadcast is being received while viewing in the TEXT mode the screen may become dark and blank for some programs Shou
37. utdoor antenna B Using separate VHF and or UHF outdoor antenna Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead in to the ANT CABLE terminal on the rear of the TV set di A Combination VHF UHF Antennas AC B Separate VHF UHF Antenna VHF UHF ANTENNA REAR PANEL 300 75 ohm ADAPTOR VHF UHF ANTENNA Not supplied VHF UHF ANTENNA ANTENNA 300 ohm twin lead COMBINER 300 ohm supplied twin lead IN OUT BE ET or 75 ohm coaxial CABLE cable 300 ohm twin lead or 75 ohm ANT i coaxial cable eee N AN NOTICE F type connector should be finger tightened only F type connector When connecting the RF cable to the TV set do not gt AN tighten F type connector with tools If tools are used it may cause damage to your TV set The breaking of internal circuit etc 75 ohm coaxial cable CABLE TV CATV CONNECTION A75 ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup When connecting the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the set screw the 75 ohm cable to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR Some cable TV companies offer premium pay channels Since the signals of these premium pay channels are scrambled a cable TV converter descrambler is generally provided to the subscriber by the cable TV company This conve
38. ver be covered with a cloth or other material and the bottom openings should not be blocked by placing the television equipment on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This television equipment should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register 10 This television equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your television dealer or local power company For television equipment designed to operate from battery power refer to the operating instructions 11 As a safety feature television equipment is equipped with a 2 wire polarized plug one plug blade bigger than the other The 2 wire polarized plug will fit only one way into the power outlet If the plug does not fit ask your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not modify the plug and defeat this safety feature 12 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this television equipment where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS continued 18 14 17 18 20 21 22 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television equipment If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment be sure the antenna system is grounded So as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code
39. y block the B higher age ratings TV PG TV 14 and TV MA as well as TV G Please note the content ratings D L S V are automatically blocked as well Example 2 1 Content Based setting If you choose to unblock every content based items D L S V clear the V block from each AGE box of TV PG TV 14 and TV MA Example 2 2 Content Based setting Put a V in the box corresponding to TV PG row and V Violence column This will automatically block the V boxes for TV 14 and TV MA Setting only TV PG V TV 14 V or TV MA V will not block all programs rated TV PG TV 14 or TV MA Example 3 Resetting an Age Based setting For TV 14 put a V block in the AGE box This will again automatically block the content ratings D L S V for TV MA as well as TV 14 D is not available for TV MA Please note that the lower age rating TV PG does not change from its MENU RETURN previous settings after this Note Content ratings can be modified but only in the combinations indicated by V in the table on page 16 Changing a lower age rating s content setting to BLOCK automatically changes the same higher age rating s content setting to BLOCK regardless of their previous settings Changing a lowe
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