Sharp 32R-S50 User manual

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CONTENTS
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• Important Information .........................................2 ~ 3
• Important Safeguards .........................................3 ~ 4
• Supplied Accessories ............................................... 5
• Before Operating Your Television ............................. 5
• Antenna Connections .........................................5 ~ 6
• Quick Reference Control Operation .................. 7 ~ 9
• EZ SETUP during First Power On .......................... 10
• Demo Mode ............................................................ 11
• Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without
Remote Control ...................................................... 11
• Language ............................................................... 12
• Sleep Timer ............................................................ 12
COLOR TELEVISION
PAGE
• Video Adjust ........................................................... 13
• Audio Select ........................................................... 14
MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) ............................ 14
• Closed Caption ....................................................... 15
• Parent Control ................................................ 16 ~ 26
V-CHIP ....................................................... 16 ~ 23
VIEW TIMER .............................................. 24 ~ 26
• Energy Save ........................................................... 27
• Set Up ............................................................ 28 ~ 31
EZ Setup ............................................................. 28
Channel Setting .......................................... 29 ~ 31
Blue Screen ........................................................ 31
• Using the Video and Audio Input Jacks .................. 32
• Before Calling for Service ............................... 33 ~ 34
• Calling for Service .................................................. 33
• Specifications ......................................................... 35
• Limited Warranty .................................................... 36
LOPERATION MANUAL L
A s an E NERGY S TAR
®
P artner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the
E NERGY S TAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency. E NERGY S TAR
®
is a U.S. registered
trademark.
MODEL
32R-S50
36R-S50
7362 GJ
This operating manual includes basic operating
instructions in Spanish and French.
SPANISH is on page 8, 34.
FRENCH is on page 9.
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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 performance.
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 Information
There are two important reasons for prompt warranty registration of your new SHARP television set,
using 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 spend 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.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO WET LOCATIONS.
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
arrowhead within a triangle is
intended to tell the user that
parts inside the product are a
risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within a
triangle is intended to tell the
user that important operating
and servicing instructions are
in the papers with the
appliance.
“Note to CATV system installer: 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.”
Model No.:
Serial No.:
IMPORTANT
To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV’s
model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers
are located at the rear of the TV.
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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 for its installation, use and servicing.
1. Unplug this television equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning.
2. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
3. 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 bathtub, 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.
7. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
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 never 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.
13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television equipment.
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.
Important Safeguards
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
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15. 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.
16. 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.
17. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
18. Never push objects of any kind into this television equipment through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the television equipment.
19. 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.
20. Unplug this television equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the television equipment.
C. If the television equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D. 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.
E. 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.
21. 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.
22. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement 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.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUND CLAMPS
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC PART 250, PART H)
Important Safeguards (Continued)
14. Ifan outside antennais connected tothetelevision equipment, besurethe antennasystemis grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of
the National Electrical Code 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.
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TV
Note:
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 this TV set.
Power
Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hertz (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.
•If the set will not 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 being received. Should such noise appear, turn off
either the TV or the radio.
•If you are listening to an AM broadcast, turn the TV off. AM broadcast signals may not be received
due to the interference of the TV.
LBefore using the television, prepare the Remote Control
To use the remote control, insert batteries first.
Insert the batteries
•With your thumbnail, pull up the slit as indicated by the arrow to remove the back cover. Insert two
batteries (size “AA”). Be sure to match the battery e/dterminals with the e/dmarks inside the
compartment.
Before Operating Your Television
Battery
Cover
Pull up
Supplied Accessories
Size AA
Dry Batteries
Infrared Remote Control/Part Number
RRMCG1324CESA
Antennas
•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 explanation of the type of connections that are provided with the various
antenna systems:
Antenna Connections
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OUT
A
IN
B
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
300-ohm
twin-lead
VHF/UHF
ANTENNA
VHF/UHF ANTENNA
REAR OF TV
300/75-ohm
ADAPTOR
(not supplied)
or
300-ohm
twin-lead
300-ohm
twin-lead
75-ohm coaxial
cable
IN OUT
VHF
ANTENNA
UHF
ANTENNA
COMBINER
(not supplied)
or
REAR OF TV
A. Combination VHF/UHF Antennas
OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION
•Use one of the following two diagrams if you connect an outdoor antenna.
A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna.
B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antenna.
•Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR on the rear of the
TV set.
CABLE TV (CATV) 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, 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 converter/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.
Note:
•Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that
might be required.
B. Separate VHF/UHF Antenna
Cable TV converter/
descrambler
(not supplied)
Two-set
signal
splitter
(not
supplied)
Cable TV Line
RF switch (not supplied)
OUT IN
F-type connector
75-ohm coaxial cable (round)
300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)
1. A 75 ohm system is generally a round cable
with F-type connector that can easily be
attached to a terminal without tools (not
supplied).
2. A 300 ohm system is a flat “twin-lead”cable
that can be attached to a 75 ohm terminal
through a 300-75 ohm ADAPTOR (not
supplied).
Antenna Connections (Continued)
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TV
Infrared Transmitter Window
INPUT
Press →Switch to external video input
mode.
Press again →Switch to TV mode.
See page 32.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
(8) Selects next higher channel.
(9) Selects next lower channel.
•See pages 29 ~ 31 for channel
presetting.
•Moves the “”mark of the MENU
screen.
MENU
Press →Accesses MAIN MENU.
Press again →Exits MAIN MENU.
DISPLAY
Press →Displays receiving channel for
four seconds.
Press again →Removes display.
•Temporarily displays receiving
channel when in Closed Caption
mode.
Basic Remote Control Functions
Quick Reference Control Operation
LLocation of Controls (ENGLISH)
Front Panel
Quick Reference Control Operation
POWER
Press →On.
Press again →Off.
REMOTE KEYPAD
Accesses any channel from keypad.
FLASHBACK
Returns to previous channel.
VOLUME UP/DOWN
(+) Increases sound.
(–) Decreases sound.
•In menu mode, changes or selects
the TV adjustments.
MUTE
Press →Mutes sound.
Press again →Restores sound.
•CLOSED CAPTION appears when
sound is muted.
POWER CH –VOL+
POWER CH –VOL +
MENU
MENU
POWER
Press →On.
Press again →Off.
SENSOR AREA FOR
REMOTE CONTROL
VIDEO/AUDIO TERMINALS
(VIDEO/AUDIO terminals are also
provided on the rear.)
IN 2
CHANNEL UP/DOWN –MENU
(8) Selects next higher channel.
(9) Selects next lower channel.
•Press both at the same time to
access the MAIN MENU screen.
VOLUME UP/DOWN
(+) Increases sound.
(–) Decreases sound.
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TV
POWER CH –VOL+
POWER CH –VOL +
MENU
MENU
ALIMENTACION
(POWER)
Pulsando →Enciende (On).
Pulsando nuevamente
→Apaga (Off).
AUMENTO/DISMINUCION
DEL VOLUMEN (VOL)
(+) Aumenta el sonido.
(–) Disminuye el sonido. ZONA DEL SENSOR DEL
MANDO A DISTANCIA
TERMINALES DE ENTRADA
VIDEO/AUDIO
(Los terminales VIDEO/AUDIO también
se encuentran en la parte posterior)
IN 2
CANAL SUPERIOR/INFERIOR (CH) –MENU
(8) Selecciona el siguiente canal superior.
(9) Selecciona el siguiente canal inferior.
•
Pulse ambos al mismo tiempo para acceder
a la pantalla de MENU PRINCIPAL.
LUbicación de los controles (ESPAÑOL)
Panel Delantero
Referencia rápida de los controles de operación
Ventanilla del transmisor de infrarrojos
ENTRADA (INPUT)
Pulsando →Cambìa al modo de
entrada de video externo.
Pulsando nuevamente →Cambìa al
modo de TV.
CANAL SUPERIOR/INFERIOR
(CHANNEL UP/DOWN)
(8) Selecciona el siguiente canal
superior.
(9) Selecciona el siguiente canal
inferior.
•En el modo de MENU, mueve la
marca “”.
MENU (MENU)
Pulsando →Accede al MENU PRIN-
CIPAL.
Pulsando nuevamente →Sale del
MENU PRINCIPAL.
VISUALIZACION (DISPLAY)
Pulsando →Aparece el canal de re-
cepción por cuatro segundos.
Pulsando nuevamente →Elimina la
visualización.
•En el modo de “Closed Caption”se
muestra el canal de recepción por
un corto tiempo.
Funciones Basicas Del Control Remoto
ALIMENTACION (POWER)
Pulsando →Enciende (On).
Pulsando nuevamente →Apaga
(Off).
TECLADO A DISTANCIA
Para tener acceso a cualquier canal
empleando las teclas.
RETORNO AL CANAL
ANTERIOR (FLASHBACK)
Para volver al canal anterior.
AUMENTO/DISMINUCION
DEL VOLUMEN
(VOLUME UP/DOWN)
(+) Aumenta el sonido.
(–) Disminuye el sonido.
•En modo de MENU cambia o
selecciona el ajuste del televisor.
SILENCIAMIENTO (MUTE)
Pulsando →Silencia el sonido.
Pulsando nuevamente →Restaura el
sonido.
•CLOSED CAPTION aparece
automáticamente cuando el sonido
es silenciado. Siempre y cuando la
transmisión tenga esta señal.
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TV
LEmplacement des touches (FRANÇAIS)
Panneau Avant
Référence rapide sur les commandes
Fonctions de base de la télécommande
Fenêtre d’émission du signal infrarouge
ENTRÉE (INPUT)
Appuyer pour sélectionner le mode
vidèo externe.
Appuyer de nouveau pour sélectionner
la télévision.
TOUCHES DES CANAUX CROIS-
SANT/DÉCROISSANT
(CHANNEL UP/DOWN)
(8)Sélectionne le canal supérieur
suivant.
(9)Sélectionne le canal inférieur
précédent.
•Déplace le curseur “”sur l’écran
du MENU.
RÉGLAGE (MENU)
Appuyer →Accès au MENU
PRINCIPAL.
Appuyer de nouveau →Sortie du
MENU PRINCIPAL.
AFFICHAGE (DISPLAY)
Appuyer pour afficher le canal reçu
pendant quatre secondes.
Appuyer de nouveau pour faire
disparaître le canal.
•Pour afficher temporairement le
canal reçu en le mode Sous-titres.
ALIMENTATION (POWER)
Appuyer pour mettre sous tension.
Appuyer de nouveau pour mettre hors
tension.
PAVE NUMERIQUE DE
COMMANDE A DISTANCE
Sélectionne directement le canal
voulu sur le pavénumérique.
RETOUR (FLASHBACK)
Rappelle le canal regardéprécédent.
AUGMENTATION/RÉDUCTION DU
VOLUME SONORE
(VOLUME UP/DOWN)
(+) Pour augmenter le volume du son.
(–) Pour diminuer le volume du son.
•Pour changer ou sélectionner les
réglages du téléviseur en mode
menu.
SOURDINE (MUTE)
Appuyer →Mise en sourdine du son.
Appuyer de nouveau →Rétablisse-
ment du son.
•CLOSED CAPTION apparaît lorsque
le son est mis en sourdine.
POWER CH –VOL+
POWER CH –VOL +
MENU
MENU
ALIMENTATION (POWER)
Appuyer pour mettre sous
tension.
Appuyer de nouveau pour
mettre hors tension.
AUGMENTATION/
RÉDUCTION DU VOLUME
SONORE (VOL)
(+) Pour augmenter le volume du son.
(–) Pour diminuer le volume du son. ZONE DE DETECTION
DU CAPTEUR
PRISES D’ENTRÉE VIDÉO/AUDIO
(Les prises VIDÉO/AUDIO sont
également reprises àl’arrière.)
IN 2
TOUCHES DES CANAUX CROISSANT/
DECROISSANT (CH) –MENU
(8) Sélectionne le canal supérieur suivant.
(9) Sélectionne le canal inférieur précédent.
•Appuyez simultanément sur ces deux
touches pour accéder àl’écran MENU
PRINCIPAL.
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(Remote Control)
POWER
CHANNEL
UP (8)/
DOWN (9)
MENU
VOLUME
(+)/(–)
(On the Set)
(EZ SETUP mode)
LWhen you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically
memorize the broadcasting channels.
Please perform the following instructions before you press the
power button.
(1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5)
(2) Connect the antenna cable to the TV set. (See page 5 ~ 6)
(3) Plug in the AC POWER cord to the wall outlet.
1Press the POWER button on the TV set or on the Remote Control
to turn on the TV. The SELECT LANGUAGE mode will be displayed.
2Press CH UP ( 8 )or DOWN ( 9 )to select “ENGLISH”, “SPANISH
(ESPAÑOL)”or “FRENCH (FRANÇAIS)”.
3Press VOL (+) or (–) to access EZ SETUP mode.
4Press VOL (+) .
The tuner will automatically search for the
broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No.
will automatically increase when it appears.)
If you want to stop the EZ SETUP process once it
has started, press
VOL (–) and it will be canceled.
If you want to SETUP again, please refer to page
28 on SETUP.
To cancel EZ SETUP
Press
VOL (–) .
5Once EZ SETUP is completed, the lowest channel number
memorized will be displayed.
Note:
•If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, please refer to page 29 for more
information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.
•It may be difficult to PRESET when the broadcasting signals are weak, the channel cycle frequency
is incorrect or the frequency jamming is occuring around the area. Please refer to pages 29 ~ 31 for
more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.
EZ SETUP during First Power On
(SELECT LANGUAGE mode)
POWER
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Demo Mode
Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control
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•To quickly learn more about the TV set, press and hold for more than
three seconds both CH UP (
88
88
8 ) and DOWN (
99
99
9 ) on the TV set. The TV
set will go into DEMO mode and briefly explain the various features.
•To cancel DEMO mode, again press both CH UP (
88
88
8 ) and DOWN (
99
99
9 )
on the TV set.
Example:
DEMO mode display
•If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most settings
via the MAIN MENU screen when you press both CH UP (
88
88
8 ) and
DOWN (
99
99
9 ) on the TV set.
•Some features of your TV set will not be accessible without the Remote
Control. If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service
Center for a replacement.
(On the Set)
CHANNEL
UP (
88
88
8 )/DOWN (
99
99
9 )
buttons
CH
MENU
(On the Set)
CHANNEL
UP (
88
88
8 )/DOWN (
99
99
9 )
buttons
CH
MENU
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LThe language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can be set to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH.
LSetting the ON SCREEN DISPLAY Language.
1Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
2Press CH UP ( 8 )or DOWN ( 9 ) to move the “ ” mark to “SET UP”.
3Press VOL (+) or (–) to access SET UP mode, then press CH UP ( 8 )
or
DOWN ( 9 ) to move the “ ” mark to “LANGUAGE”.
4Press VOL (+) or (–) to access LANGUAGE change mode.
5Press CH UP ( 8 )or DOWN ( 9 )to select “ENGLISH”, “SPANISH
(ESPAÑOL)”or “FRENCH (FRANÇAIS)”.
6Press MENU to exit.
Sleep Timer
LYou can set the number of minutes for your TV to automatically turn off.
1Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
2Press VOL (+) or (–)to access TIMER SET mode.
3Press VOL (+) or (–)to set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
4Press MENU to exit.
Note:
•To turn off the Sleep Timer, repeat the above SLEEP TIMER steps and select “– ––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.
Language
(MAIN MENU screen)
(TIMER SET mode)
(LANGUAGE change mode)
(MAIN MENU screen)
→
→
(SET UP mode)
→
TI ER
SET UP
M
VIDEO ADJUST
CAPT I ONCLOSED
CONTROLPARENT
ENERGY SAVE
AUDIO SELECT
TI ER
SET UP
M
VIDEO ADJUST
CAPT I ONCLOSED
CONTROLPARENT
ENERGY SAVE
AUDIO SELECT
TI ER
SET UP
M
VIDEO ADJUST
AUDIO SELECT
CAPT I ONCLOSED
CONTROLPARENT
ENERGY SAVE
FR NCA I S
ENGL I SH
ESPAÑOL
LANGUAGE
A
FR NCA I S
ENGL I SH
ESPAÑOL
IDIOMA
A
SL EP T IMERE
120 RE AIMN
BL E SCREENU
LANGUAGE
INGCH SETT
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Description of Adjustment Items
1Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
2Press CH UP ( 8 )or DOWN ( 9 ) to move the “ ” mark to “VIDEO
ADJUST”.
3Press VOL (+) or (–) to access PICTURE adjust mode.
4Press CH UP ( 8 )or DOWN ( 9 ) to select the desired mode.
(Refer to the diagram below.)
5Press VOL (+) or (–) to adjust the setting.
6Repeat steps 4to 5to adjust other settings.
7Press MENU to exit.
(PICTURE adjust mode)
→
VOL UP (+)
increase contrast
VOL DOWN (–)
decrease contrast
(MAIN MENU screen)
Video Adjust
VOLUME
(+)/(–)
CHANNEL
UP (8)/
DOWN (9)
MENU
PICTURE TINT COLOR
SHARP
COLOR TEMP.
RESET
: CH DOWN (9)
: CH UP (8)
BRIGHT
ICTUR
E
–+
P50
ICTUR
E
–+
P50
TI ER
SET UP
M
VIDEO ADJUST
CAPT I ONCLOSED
CONTROLPARENT
ENERGY SAVE
AUDIO SELECT
Selected VOL UP (+) button VOL DOWN (–) button
item
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
BRIGHT To increase brightness To decrease brightness
SHARP To increase sharpness To decrease sharpness
COLOR To choose a LOW, ML, MH or HIGH COLOR TONE.
TEMP.
RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels.
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Audio Select
LMTS (MULTI CHANNEL TV SOUND)
This circuit allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound.
1Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
2Press CH UP ( 8 )or DOWN ( 9 ) to move the “ ” mark to “AUDIO
SELECT”.
3Press VOL (+) or (–) to access AUDIO SELECT mode.
4Press VOL (+) or (–) to select “STEREO”, “SAP”or “MONO”.
5Press MENU to exit.
Ex: Actual screen indicating ON AIR when receiving STEREO broadcasts.
Actual channel number
“←ON AIR”will appear next to STEREO or
SAP when receiving STEREO or SAP
broadcasts.
LYou can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available.
•Stereo broadcasts
Live television transmission 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.)
LIf stereo sound is difficult to hear.
•You can obtain clearer sound by manually switching to fixed monaural
mode.
Note:
•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 in the INPUT mode does not change the type of sound; in this case, sound is determined
by the video source.
TI ER
SET UP
M
VIDEO ADJUST
SELECT
CAPT I ONCLOSED
AUD I O
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY SAVE
(MAIN MENU screen)
→
(AUDIO SELECT mode)
SELECT
:STEREOMTS
AUD I O
(AUDIO SELECT mode)
MO O
S
SA
E
P
N
IR
12
REO
ON A
TIRON A
(Channel call on screen)
SELECT
:SAPMTS
AUD I O
STEREO SAP MONO
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LHOW TO SET CLOSED CAPTION
•Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. “Closed
Caption”is a system which allows you to view conversations, narration,
and sound effects in TV programs and home videos as subscript on
your TV screen as shown on the right.
•Not all the programs and videos will offer closed caption. Please look
for the “ ” 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:
The [CAPTION] mode subscripts dialogues and commentaries of TV
dramas and news programs while allowing clear view of the picture.
The [TEXT] mode displays over the picture other various information
(such as TV program schedule, weather forecast, etc.) that is
independent of the TV programs.
1Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
2Press CH UP ( 8 )or DOWN ( 9 ) to move the “ ” mark to “CLOSED
CAPTION”.
3Press VOL (+) or (–) to access CLOSED CAPTION setting mode.
4Press CH UP ( 8 )or DOWN ( 9 ) to move the “ ” mark to either
“MODE”or “DATA”.
5Press VOL (+) or (–) to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting.
6Press MENU to exit.
Note:
•If a broadcast has 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 set.
•If any button is pressed to call up the ON SCREEN DISPLAY while viewing a CLOSED CAPTION
broadcast, the closed captions will disappear momentarily.
•When viewing in TEXT mode, if no TEXT broadcast is being received, for some programs the screen
may become dark and blank. Should this occur, set the Closed Caption mode to “OFF”.
VOLUME
(+)/(–)
CHANNEL
UP (8)/
DOWN (9)
MENU
(MAIN MENU screen)
(CLOSED CAPTION setting mode)
MODE : DATA :
CAPT I ONCLOSED
MODE : CA P
DATA : CH 1
TION
CAPT I ONCLOSED
MODE : C A P
DATA : CH 1
TION
CAPT I ONCLOSED
MODE : C A P
DATA : CH 1
TION
CAPTION
TEXT
OFF
CH 1
CH 2
→
TI ER
SET UP
M
VIDEO ADJUST
CAPT I ONCLOSED
CONTROLPARENT
ENERGY SAVE
AUDIO SELECT
Closed Caption
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LV-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.
•Since a 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.
PG-13 PARENTAL STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate
for children under 13.
R RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NC-17 NO ONE 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.Note:
•MPAA RATING (Example)
Example 1.
“PG-13”in the age based RATING is blocked,
this will automatically block the high ratings “R”,
“NC-17”, “X”also.
Note:
•MPAA RATING is only age based ratings.
[2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES
ycontent base x
AGE D L S V FV
(Sexually (Adult (Sexual (Violence) (Fantasy
Suggestive Language) Situation) Violence)
Dialog)
TV-Y (All children) V–––––
TV-Y7 (Direct to Older Children) V––––V
TV-G (General Audience) V–––––
TV-PG (Parental Guidance VV V V V –
Suggested)
TV-14 (Parents Strongly VV V V V –
Cautioned)
TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) V–VVV –
V: Content Rating can be set.
–: Content Rating can not be set (not normally broadcast by TV station).
Example 2.
“R”in the age based RATING is blocked, this will
automatically block the high rating “NC-17”, “X”also.
age
base
RATING
E
age
base
D
1. User setting 2. Block table
PG
age
base
not to
block
not to
block
Select
block
auto-
block
auto-
block
auto-
block
G G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
–––––
–––––
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
1. User setting 2. Block table
PG
age
base
not to
block
not to
block
not to
block
Select
block
auto-
block
auto-
block
G G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
–––––
–––––
–––––
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
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•TV-PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example)
Example 1.1 : Age Based setting
Go through all select ratings and select unblocked for “AGE”.
This will automatically unblock everything.
Example 1.2 : Age Based setting
For “TV-G”select “BLOCK”for “AGE”. This will automatically block the
higher age ratings “TV-PG”, “TV-14”and “TV-MA”as well as “TV-G”.
Furthermore, the content ratings “D”, “L”, “S”, “V”, “FV”are automatically
blocked as well for “TV-PG”, “TV-14”and “TV-MA”as well as “TV-G”.
Example 2.1 : Content Based setting
For “TV-PG”, “TV-14”and “TV-MA”select unblocked for each content
ratings (“D”, “L”, “S”, “V”, “FV”) by leaving “AGE”unblocked for “TV-
PG”, “TV-14”and “TV-MA”. If you choose to unblock for each one in
content base.
Example 2.2 : Content Based setting
Then for “TV-PG”and select “BLOCK”for only “V”(Violence). This will
automatically block the higher ratings “TV-14-V”and “TV-MA-V”(“TV-
14”and “TV-MA”for Violence content only).
Please note that with these settings blocking does NOT occur. If a
program is rated only “TV-MA”; it must be rated “TV-MA-V”to be blocked.
Example 3 : Reset an Age Based setting
For “TV-14”and select again “BLOCK”for “AGE”.
This will again automatically block the content ratings “D”, “L”, “S”, “V”,
“FV”for “TV-MA”as well as “TV-14”.
Please note that the lower age rating “TV-PG”did not change from its
previous settings.
Note:
•Content ratings can be modified but only in the combinations indicated by an Vin 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 lower rating’s “AGE”setting to “BLOCK”automatically changes all higher ratings to “BLOCK”
regardless of their previous settings.
•Any rating’s “AGE”set to unblocked must have its content settings individually set.
[3] ADDITIONAL MODE
Besides the above “MPAA RATINGS”and “TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES”new ratings system’s data
can be downloaded when they become available. (See page 20.)
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
G AE
–
–
–
–
D
–
–
–
L
–
–
–
S
–
–
–
V
–
–
–
–
–V: :
BLOCK
VIE W
FV
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
G AE
–
–
–
D
–
–
–
L
–
–
–
S
–
–
–
V
–
–
–
–
–V
VVVV
VVVV
VVV
V
V
V
V:
:
BLOCK
VIE W
FV
–
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
G AE
–
–
–
–
D
–
–
–
L
–
–
–
S
–
–
–
V
–
–
–
–
–V: :
BLOCK
VIE W
FV
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
G AE
–
–
–
–
D
–
–
–
L
–
–
–
S
–
–
–
V
–
–
–
–
–V: :
BLOCK
VIE W
FV
V
V
V
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
G AE
–
–
–
–
D
–
–
–
L
–
–
–
S
–
–
–
V
–
–
–
–
–V: :
BLOCK
VIE W
FV
V
V
V
V
V
V
VV
V
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VOLUME
(+)/(–)
CHANNEL
UP (8)/
DOWN (9)
REMOTE
KEYPAD
MENU
LHOW TO SET V-CHIP
[1] MPAA RATING
1Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
2Press CH UP ( 8 ) or DOWN ( 9 ) to move the “ ” mark to “PARENT
CONTROL”.
3Press VOL (+) or (–) to access PARENT CONTROL mode, then
“PARENT CONTROL V-CHIP BLOCK”is displayed.
4Press VOL (+) or (–) to access V-CHIP select mode, then press
VOL (+) or (–) to select “MPAA RATING”.
5Press CH UP ( 8 ) or DOWN ( 9 ) to move the “ ” mark to "PG",
then press
VOL (+) or (–) to select BLOCK. If you set “PG”to
BLOCK, “PG-13”, “R”, “NC-17”and “X”are automatically blocked.
6Repeat pressing MENU to return V-CHIP select mode exit.
Note:
Ex.
•If you set “G”to BLOCK , all RATING are automatically blocked.
•If you set “X”to BLOCK, “G”, “PG”, “PG-13”, “R”and “NC-17”are not blocked.
→
→
(PARENT CONTROL mode)
(V-CHIP select mode)
(MAIN MENU screen)
TI ER
SET UP
M
VIDEO ADJUST
CAPT I ONCLOSED
CONTROLPARENT
ENERGY SAVE
AUDIO SELECT
TI ER
SET UP
M
VIDEO ADJUST
CAPT I ONCLOSED
CONTROLPARENT
ENERGY SAVE
AUDIO SELECT
IP BLOCK
V–C
H
TIMER
VIE
W
PARENT CONTROL
MP AA
TV GUIDELINES
AD : OFFDO
W NLO
STATUS :OFF
G
PG
PG–13
R
NC–17
XB:LOCK
B:LOCK
B:LOCK
B:LOCK
B:LOCK
–:––––
MENU : RETURN
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[2] TV GUIDELINES
1Repeat steps 1to 3of [1] MPAA RATING.
2Press CH UP ( 8 ) or DOWN ( 9 ) to move the “ ” mark to “TV
GUIDELINES”.
3Press VOL (+) or (–) to access TV GUIDELINES mode.
4To change CONTENT SETTING, press CH UP ( 8 ) or DOWN ( 9 )
to move the “ ” to the desired rating and then press VOL (+) or (–)
to select.
5Press CH UP ( 8 ) or DOWN ( 9 ) to move the “ ” to the desired
content and then press
VOL (+) or (–) to select either “BLOCK”or
unblock (“– –––”).
6Press MENU to return to TV GUIDELINES mode.
7Repeat steps 4to 5until all ratings and their contents are set.
8When done, press MENU to exit.
→
→
(TV GUIDELINES mode)
(CONTENT RATING mode)
MP AA
TV GUIDELINES
AD : OFFDO
W NLO
STATUS :OFF
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
G AE
–
–
–
D
–
–
–
L
–
–
–
S
–
–
–
V
–
–
–
–
–V
VVVV
VVVV
VVV
V
V
V
V
VV
:
:
BLOCK
VIE W
FV
–
A
TV–Y7
DGE
L
S
VV
F:
:
:
:
:BLOCK
BLOCK
:
–––––
–––––
–––––
–––––
MENU : RETURN
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
G AE
–
–
–
D
–
–
–
L
–
–
–
S
–
–
–
V
–– –
–
–
–V
VVVV
VVVV
VVV
V
V
V
V:
:
BLOCK
VIE W
FV
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)
MP AA
TV GUIDELINES
AD : OFF
OFF
DO
W NLO
STATUS :
MP AA
TV GUIDELINES
AD : ON
OFF
DO
W NLO
STATUS :
NO W DOLADINGN W O
V–CH TAADPI
WA I TPLE EAS
(DOWNLOAD screen)
VOLUME
(+)/(–)
CHANNEL
UP (8)/
DOWN (9)
REMOTE
KEYPAD
MENU
[3] ADDITIONAL MODE (DOWNLOAD)
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.
1Repeat steps 1to 3of [1] MPAA RATING.
2Press CH UP ( 8 ) or DOWN ( 9 ) to move the “ ” mark to
“DOWNLOAD”.
3Press VOL (+) or (–) to “DOWNLOAD : ON”.
4Repeat pressing MENU to return exit.
•DOWNLOAD V-CHIP DATA
1If you watch the program with “New Rating System Data”,
DOWNLOAD screen will be displayed.
2DOWNLOAD screen will disappear, if DOWNLOAD is finished.
Note:
•DOWNLOAD would not be started, if you don’t watch the program with “New Rating System
Data”.
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