Sharp 27F543 XFlat User manual

Products that have earned the ENERGY STARbare designed to protect the
environment through superior energy efficiency.
CONTENTS
PAGE
•IMPORTANT INFORMATION/IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS ................................................................... 2-4
• Supplied Accessories .............................................................5
• Before OperatingYour Television ............................................5
• Antenna Connections .........................................................5, 6
•Quick Reference Control Operation .....................................7-8
•EZ SETUP during First Use....................................................9
•Demo Mode ...........................................................................10
•Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without
Remote Control .....................................................................10
•Language..............................................................................11
•Sleep Timer ..........................................................................11
•Video Adjust .........................................................................12
•Audio Select......................................................................... 13
MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) .........................................13
SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch) ............................... 13
FAO (Fixed Audio Output) ................................................13
AUDIO ADJUST ...............................................................14
•Closed Caption .....................................................................15
This operation manual includes basic operating instructions
in Spanish and French.
SPANISH is on page 47-52.
FRENCH is on page 53-58.
•Parent Control................................................................. 16-26
V-CHIP Operation ....................................................... 16-23
VIEW TIMER .............................................................. 24-26
•Energy Save........................................................................ 27
•Set Up............................................................................. 28-34
EZ Setup ......................................................................... 28
Channel Setting .......................................................... .29-31
Blue Screen ............................................................... 31, 32
Personal Preference ........................................................ 33
Universal Plus Function ................................................... 34
•Auto Input ............................................................................ 35
•CH/Input ID .................................................................... 36, 37
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
27F543
•Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals ......................38-39
•Using the Audio Output Terminals ....................................... 40
•Operation of Universal Remote Control .......................... 41-44
•Before Calling for Service .................................................... 45
•Calling for Service ............................................................... 45
•Specifications ...................................................................... 46
•Limited Warranty .................................................................. 59
COLOR TELEVISION
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Welcome to the SHARP Family.We are pleased that you are now the owner of a SHARP ColorTelevision
– built for outstanding quality, reliability and performance.
Every SHARP Color Television set is tuned and adjusted for proper color and sound, and has passed
throughthemoststringent quality control tests at the factory.WehavepreparedthisOPERATIONMANUAL
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.
Model No.:
Serial No.:
IMPORTANT
To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record theTV’s
modeland serialnumbersin the space provided.The numbers
are located at the rear of the TV.
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.
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.
Theexclamationpointwithina
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.”
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
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued)
CAUTION:
•Do not place the AC power cord under theTV set or other heavy items.
•To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flames on the top or near the TV set.
•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this products to dripping or splashing.No objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product.
CAUTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate your television and save
these instructions for later use.
Electrical energycanperformmanyusefulfunctions.This unit has beenengineeredandmanufactured 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 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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)
13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television equipment.
14. 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 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.
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
antennasystem,extremecareshouldbetakentokeepfromtouchingsuchpowerlinesorcircuitsas 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.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUND
CLAMP
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0
100
POWER
TV
DVD VCR
MENU MUTE
PAUSE
FLASHBACK
DISPLAY
INPUT
TV • CATV • VCR • DVD
STOP REC
REW PLAY FF
CH/SKIP
VOL
—
CH CH
VOL
+
ENTER
A B C D
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
CATV TV
DVD VCR
Supplied Accessories
Size AA
Dry Batteries
Infrared Remote Control
Note:
Location
• Fornormal operation, yourTVshouldbelocatedinanareaoftheroomwherecooladequateventilation
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
YourTV 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.
• 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
theTV and both radio andTV broadcasts are being 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 theTV.
•Before using the television, prepare the Remote Control
To use the remote control, insert batteries first.
Inserting the batteries
• 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 m/,terminals with the m/,marks inside the
compartment.
Before Operating Your Television
Battery
Cover
Pull up
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
F-type connector
75-ohm coaxial cable (round)
300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)
1. A75-ohmsystem isgenerallyaroundcablewith
F-type connector that can easily be attached to
a terminal without tools (not supplied).
2. A300-ohmsystemis a flat“twin-lead”cablethat
can be attached to a 75-ohm terminal through a
300/75-ohm ADAPTOR (not supplied).
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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
channelsare scrambled,acableTV converter/descrambleris generally providedto the subscriber by
the cableTV company.This converter/descrambler is necessary for normal viewing of the scrambled
channels.(Set yourTV 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
cableTV 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 theTV’s
channel keys.
“B” position on the RF switch (not supplied) : Youcanviewthescrambledchannelsviatheconverter/
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.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION
• Refer to one of the following two diagrams when connecting to 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 ANT/CABLE terminal on the rear of the TV set.
Antenna Connections (Continued)
OUT A IN
B
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
Whenconnecting the RFcabletotheTV set,do not
tighten F-type connector with tools.
If tools are used, it may cause damage to your TV
set.
(The breaking of internal circuit, etc.)
F-type connector should be finger-tightened only.NOTICE
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IN OUT
300-ohm
twin-lead
300-ohm
twin-lead
75-ohm coaxial
cable
VHF
ANTENNA UHF ANTENNA
COMBINER
(not supplied)
or
REAR PANEL
A. Combination VHF/UHF Antennas B. Separate VHF/UHF Antenna
75-ohm
coaxial cable
300-ohm
twin-lead
VHF/UHF ANTENNA
VHF/UHF ANTENNA
300/75-ohm
ADAPTOR
(Not supplied)
or
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Quick Reference Control OperationQuick Reference Control Operation
Note:
• The TV set and remote control illustrations and the on-screen displays in this manual may differ from their actual
appearance.
To open the door
Using the projection located under the "PULL-OPEN" indication,
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.
Rear Panel
ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT
TERMINAL
COMPONENT (VIDEO) TERMINALS
IN 3 (VIDEO/AUDIO) TERMINALS
•Part Names
Front Panel
VIDEO/AUDIO
TERMINALS
IN 2
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
(a) Selects next higher channel.
(s) Selects next lower channel.
POWER
Press →On.
Press again →Off.
MENU
Press →Accesses MAIN MENU.
Press again →Exits MAIN MENU.
INSIDE DOOR
VOLUME UP/DOWN
(k) Increases sound.
(l) Decreases sound.
IN 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO) TERMINALS
LINE OUT (AUDIO) TERMINALS
IN 1 S-VIDEO TERMINAL
REMOTE CONTROL
SENSOR
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Note:
•The above shaded buttons on the Remote Control glow in the dark. To use the glow-in-the-dark display on the
remote control, place it under a fluorescent light or other lighting.
• 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.
• The TV set and remote control illustrations and the on-screen displays in this manual may differ from their actual
appearance.
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4 5 6
7 8 9
0 100
POWER
TV
MENU MUTE
PAUSE
FLASHBACK
DISPLAY INPUT
TV •CATV •VCR •DVD
STOP REC
REW PLAY FF
CH/SKIP
VOL
—
CH
CH
VOL
+
ENTER
A B C D
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
DVD
VCR
CATV TV
DVD VCR
Basic Remote Control Functions
POWER
Press →On.
Press again →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.(See page 33.)
VOLUME UP/DOWN
(k) Increases sound.
(l) Decreases sound.
• Changes or selects the TV
adjustments on On-Screen Display.
MENU
Press →Accesses MAIN MENU.
Press again →Exits MAIN MENU.
DVD/VCR CONTROL
See page 41.
CATV/DVD-TV/VCR MODE
SELECT SWITCH
InTV/VCRposition, signals sentwill be
for TV and VCR control.
InCATV/DVDposition,signals sentwill
be for cable TV converter and DVD
control.
Infrared Transmitter Window
DISPLAY
Press →Displaysreceiving channelfor
4 seconds.
Press again →Removes display.
• Temporarily displays receiving
channel when in Closed Caption
mode.
INPUT
Press →Switches to external video
INPUT 1 mode.
Press twice →Switches to external
video INPUT 2 mode.
Press 3 times →Switches to external
videoINPUT3 modeorCOMPONENT
mode.
Press 4 times →Switches back to the
original TV mode.See page 39.
ENTER
Usedinsome instanceswherea Cable
Converter Box requires an “enter”
command after selecting channels,
when using the REMOTE KEYPAD
button.See page 41 .
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
(a) Selects next higher channel.
(s) Selects next lower channel.
•See pages 29–31for Channel
Setting.
• Moves the “ E” mark on the MENU
screens.
MUTE
Press →Mutes sound.
Press again →Restores sound.
• When sound is muted, CLOSED
CAPTION appears if available.
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Quick Reference Control Operation
•Part Names
Front Panel
Quick Reference Control Operation (Continued)
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•When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically
memorize the broadcasting channels.
Please perform the following instructions before pressing the
POWER button.
(1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5)
(2) Connect the antenna cable to the TV set. (See pages 5, 6)
(3) Plug in the AC POWER cord to the wall outlet.
1Press the POWER button on theTV set or on the Remote Control
to turn on the TV. The SELECT LANGUAGE screen will be
displayed.
2Press CH a/sto select “ENGLISH”, “ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)” or
“FRANCAIS (FRENCH)”.
3Press VOL k/lto access the EZ SETUP screen.
4PressVOL k.
The tuner will automatically search for the
broadcastingand cableTV channels.(The CHNo.
will automatically increase when it appears.)
If you want to stop the EZ SETUP process once it
has started, press VOL land it will be canceled.
If you want to SET UP again, please refer to page
28on SET UP.
To cancel EZ SETUP
Press VOL l.
5Once EZ SETUP is complete, the lowest channel number
memorized will be displayed.
Note:
•If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, please refer to pages 29–31for
more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.
• It may be difficult to PRESET when the broadcast signals are weak, the channel cycle frequency is
incorrect or frequency jamming is occurring around the area. Please refer to pages 29–31for more
information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.
SELECT
ENGL ISH
FRANCA I S
SELECT : CH
SET :VOL
+–
/
/
ESPAÑOL
LANGUAGE
SELECT
ENGL ISH
FRANCA I S
SELECT : CH
SET :VOL
+–
/
/
ESPAÑOL
LANGUAGE
START
STOP START
SETUP?EZ
OR CABLE.CONNECT ANTENNA
STOP START
PLEASE WAI T
125
AUTO PROGRAMMI NG
2
CH
CH
VOL
—VOL +
12
3
456
78
9
0
100
FLASHBACK ENTER
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
POWER
TV
DVD
VCR
MENU MUTE
C
DISPLAY INPUT
VOL
—
CH
CH
VOL
+
ABCD
POWER
TV
(EZ SETUP screen)
EZ SETUP during First Use
(On the Set)
(On the Remote Control)
(SELECT LANGUAGE screen)
(START)
(STOP)
VOL
+
VOL
—
POWER
CHANNEL
UP (a)/
DOWN (s)
VOLUME
(
k )/( l )
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Demo Mode
•To learn more about the TV set, you can enter DEMO mode. Simply
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:
DEMO mode display
Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control
•IfyoumisplacedyourRemoteControlyoucanstillaccessmostsettings
via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on theTV set.
•Some features of your TV set are not accessible without the Remote
Control. If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service
Center for a replacement.
(On the Set)
MENU
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(On the Set)
MENU
button
MENU
button
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•The language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can be set to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH.
1Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “SET UP”.
3Press VOL k/lto access the SET UP screen, then press CH a/s
to move the “E” mark to “LANGUAGE”.
4Press VOL k/lto access the LANGUAGE select screen.
5Press CH a/sto select “ENGLISH”, “ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)” or
“FRANCAIS (FRENCH)”.
6Press MENU to exit.
Sleep Timer
•You can preset your television to turn off automatically in increments of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
1Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2Press VOL k/lto access the SLEEP TIMER screen.
3Press VOL k/lto set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
4Press MENU to exit.
Note:
• To turn off the SLEEPTIMER, 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 SLEEPTIMER
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 theTV.
• If you turn the POWER OFF, the SLEEP TIMER will automatically reset.
Language
(SLEEP TIMER screen)
(LANGUAGE select screen)
(MAIN MENU screen)
→
→
(SET UP screen)
→
SLEEP T IMER
AUDIO SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
SLEEP T IMER
AUDIO SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
SLEEP T IMER
AUDIO SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
ENGL ISH
FRANCA I S
ESPAÑOL
LANGUAGE
ENGL ISH
FRANCA I S
ESPAÑOL
IDIOMA
SLEEP TIMER
120M REMAIN
BLUE SCREEN
PERSONAL PREF.
UNI VERSAL
LANGUAGE
CH SETT ING
CH / INPUT ID
AUTO INPUT
PLUS
SET UP
CH
CH
VOL
—VOL +
CH
CH
VOL
—VOL +
CH
CH
VOL
—VOL +
VOL
—VOL +
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•Description of Adjustment Items
1Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2Press CH a/s to move the “E”mark to “VIDEO ADJUST”.
3Press VOL k/lto access the PICTURE adjust screen.
4PressCH a/s to select the desired adjustment item.(Refer to the
diagram below.)
5Press VOL k/lto adjust the setting.
6Repeat steps 4to 5to adjust other settings.
7Press MENU to exit.
Note:
•VIDEO ADJUST setting, once set, is shared among AIR/CABLE, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, and INPUT 3
modes.
•VIDEO ADJUST setting for INPUT 3 when used as COMPONENT can be set independently.
(PICTURE adjust screen)
→
VOL k
increases contrast
VOL l
decreases contrast
(MAIN MENU screen)
Video Adjust
VOLUME
(
k )/( l )
CHANNEL
UP (
a )/
DOWN ( s )
MENU
PICTURE TINT COLOR
SHARP
COLOR TEMP.
RESET
: CH s
: CH a
BRIGHT
PICTURE 50
PICTURE 50
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT ION
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
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POWER
TV
MENU MUTE
FLASHBACK
DISPLAY INPUT
VOL
—
CH
CH
VOL
+
ENTER
A B C D
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
DVD
VCR
CATV TV
DVD VCR
VOL
—VOL +
CH
CH
CH
CH
VOL
—VOL +
Selected item VOL k button VOL l 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
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.
RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels.
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HMTS (Multichannel TV Sound)
This function allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound.
•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.)
•If stereo sound is difficult to hear;
You can obtain clearer sound by manually switching to fixed monaural mode.
HSPEAKER (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 40).
HFAO (Fixed Audio Output)
This function turns the TV’s internal speakers “OFF” and allows fixed audio output from the
AUDIO OUTPUT Terminals. (See page 40). With FAO, the TV’s volume control is disabled.
1Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “AUDIO SELECT”.
3Press VOL k/l to access the AUDIO SELECT screen.
4PressCH a/s tomovethe“E”markto“MTS”,“SPEAKER”,“FAO”
or “AUDIO ADJUST”.
5Press VOL k/l toselect“STEREO”,“SAP”or“MONO”when the
“E” mark is at “MTS” position.
Audio Select
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT ION
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
VOL
—VOL +
CH
CH
AU IODSEECTL
SPEAKER
MTS
FAO :OFF
:ON
:STEREO
AUDI DJUSTOA
AU IODSEECTL
SPEAKER
MTS
FAO :OFF
:ON
:STEREO
AUDI DJUSTOA
CH
CH
VOL
—VOL +
(MAIN MENU screen)
→
(AUDIO SELECT screen)
→
(AUDIO SELECT screen )
MTS
STEREO
SAP
MONO
SPEAKER
ON
OFF
FAO
ON
OFF
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HAUDIO ADJUST
When the “E”mark is at “AUDIO ADJUST”, press VOL k/lto
access the AUDIO ADJUST screen.To access the desired item,
press CH a/s.To adjust the audio setting, press VOL k/l.
6Press MENU to exit.
An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving stereo broadcasts
Current channel number
“←ON AIR”will appear next to STEREO or
SAP when receiving STEREO or SAP
broadcasts.
Note:
•Once MONO mode is selected, theTV sound remains monaural even if theTV 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.
Audio Select (Continued)
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STEREO
SAP ON ON AIR AIR
MONO
(CHANNEL call on screen)
TREBLE RESET BASS BALANCE
Selected item VOL kbutton VOL lbutton
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.
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•How to set CLOSED CAPTION
• YourTVisequippedwithan internalClosedCaptiondecoder.“Closed
Caption”is a system which allowsconversations,narration,andsound
effects inTV 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 “ ” symbol to ensure that captions will be shown.
• Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in two modes: CAPTION
andTEXT.Foreachmode,twochannelsareavailable,CH1andCH2.
The CAPTION mode shows subscripts of dialogs 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 the MAIN MENU screen.
2Press CH a/s to move the “E”mark to “CLOSED CAPTION”.
3PressVOL k/ltoaccesstheCLOSED CAPTIONsettingscreen.
4Press CH a/s to move the“E”mark to either “MODE”or“DATA”.
5Press VOL k/lto change the CLOSED CAPTION setting.
6Press MENU to exit.
Note:
•Ifabroadcastcontains CLOSED CAPTION and the MUTE buttonispressed,thesetentersCAPTION
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.
•If 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.Should this occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to “OFF”.
CLOSED
MODE
CAPT ION
: CAPT ION
DATA :CH 1
CC
DATA :CH 1
:CAPT IONMODE
CLOSED CAPT ION
CC
CLOSED
MODE
CAPT ION
: CAPT ION
DATA :CH 1
CC
CAPTION
TEXT
OFF
CH 1
CH 2
→
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT ION
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
MENU MUTE
CATV TV
DVD VCR
VOL
—
CH
CH
VOL
+
ABCD
VOL
—VOL +
CH
CH
CH
CH
VOL
—VOL +
Closed Caption
VOLUME
(
k )/( l )
CHANNEL
UP (
a )/
DOWN (
s )
MENU
(MAIN MENU screen)
(CLOSED CAPTION setting screen)
MODE : DATA :
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1. User setting 2. Block table
PG
age
based
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
based
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
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)
HV-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 ofTVprogramsincludestwocharactersthat contain information aboutthe program’s MPAA
rating and theTV 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 PARENTS 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 1:
“PG-13”in the age-based rating is blocked, this
will automatically block the higher ratings “R”,
“NC-17”, “X”also.
Note:
•MPAA RATING is only age-based.
[2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES
content based
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 V V V V V –
Suggested)
TV-14 (Parents Strongly V V V V V –
Cautioned)
TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) V–V V V –
V: Content Rating can be set.
l: Content Rating cannot be set (not normally broadcast by TV station).
Example 2:
“R”in the age-based rating is blocked, this will
automatically block the higher rating “NC-17”, “X”
also.
age
based
RATING
age
based
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)
•TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example)
Example 1.1 : Age Based setting
Clear
V
s (block) from each "AGE" box for all ratings.
This will automatically unblock everything.
Example 1.2 : Age Based setting
For “TV-G”put a
V
in the "AGE" box. This will automatically block the
higher age ratings “TV-PG”, “TV-14”and “TV-MA”as well as “TV-G”.
Pleasenotethecontentratings“D”,“L”,“S”,“V”areautomaticallyblocked
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
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.
•Changingalowerrating’s“AGE”settingto“BLOCK”automatically changes all higher ratingsto“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 higherrating’sageor content setting will not clear lowersettings.Makesurethatall 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.)
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
GAE
–
–
–
–
D
–
–
–
L
–
–
–
S
–
–
–
V
–
–
–
–
–V: :BLOCK VIEW
FV
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
GAE
–
–
–
D
–
–
–
L
–
–
–
S
–
–
–
V
–
–
–
–
–V
VVVV VVVV VVV
V
V
V
V:
:BLOCK VIEW
FV
–
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
GAE
–
–
–
–
D
–
–
–
L
–
–
–
S
–
–
–
V
–
–
–
–
–V: :BLOCK VIEW
FV
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
GAE
–
–
–
–
D
–
–
–
L
–
–
–
S
–
–
–
V
–
–
–
–
–V:
:BLOCK VIEW
FV
V
V
V
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
GAE
–
–
–
–
D
–
–
–
L
–
–
–
S
–
–
–
V
–
–
–
–
–V: :BLOCK VIEW
FV
V
V
V
V
V
V
VV
V
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•How to set V-CHIP
[1] MPAA RATING
1Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2Press CH a/sto move the “E” mark to “PARENT CONTROL”.
3Press VOL k/lto access the PARENT CONTROL screen.
4Press VOL k/lto access the V-CHIP select screen.
Note:
• If SECRET No. is already set, enter the SECRET No.
(See •To change the V-CHIP BLOCK after
registering a secret No. on page 22.).
5Press VOL k/lto select “MPAA”. Press CH a/sto move the
“E” mark to “PG”, then press VOL
k/lto select BLOCK. If you
set“PG”toBLOCK,“PG-13”,“R”,“NC-17”and“X”are automatically
blocked.
6Press MENU to return to the V-CHIP select screen.
(PARENT CONTROL screen)
(V-CHIP select screen)
(MAIN MENU screen)
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT ION
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT ION
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
V I EW T IMER
V–CH I P BLOCK
PARENT CONTROL
MP AA
TV GUIDEL INES
AD :OFFDOWNLO
STATUS :OFF
G
PG
PG–13
R
NC–17
XB: LOCK
B: LOCK
B: LOCK
B: LOCK
B: LOCK
–:––––
MENU : RETURN
VOLUME
( k )/( l )
CHANNEL
UP (a)/
DOWN (b)
MENU
→
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)
→
123
456
789
0
100
MENU MUTE
FLASHBACK
ABCD
ENTER
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
VOL
—VOL +
CH
CH
CH
CH
VOL
—VOL +
VOL
—VOL +
CH
CH
VOL
—VOL +
VOL
—VOL +
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7Press MENU, then “INPUT SECRET No.”will be displayed.
Note:
•If SECRET No.is already set, skip to step 9.
8Enter a 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.
9 When done, press MENU to exit.
Note:
•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
1Repeat steps 1to 4of [1] MPAA RATING.
2Press CH a/sto move the “E”mark to “TV GUIDELINES”.
3Press VOL k/lto access the TV GUIDELINES screen.
4To changeAGEandCONTENT SETTING, pressCH a/stomove
the “E”mark to the desired rating and then press VOL
k/l to
select.
5Press CH a/sto move the“E”mark to the desired content item
and then press VOL
k/lto select either “BLOCK”or “– ––––”
(unblock).
6Press MENU to return to the TV GUIDELINES screen.
7Repeat steps 4to 6until all ratings and their contents are set.
8 When done, press MENU to return to V-CHIP select screen.
9Press MENU to exit.
Note:
•If SECRET No. is not set, enter a SECRET No.as show in steps 7 and 8 of [1] MPAA RATING.
→
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)
(TV GUIDELINES screen)
(CONTENT RATING screen)
(V-CHIP select screen)
321
654
987
100 0
ENTER
I NPUT
––––
SECRET No.
I NPUT
1234
SECRET No.
MP AA
TV GUIDEL INES
AD :OFFDOWNLO
STATUS :OFF
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
GAE
–
–
–
D
–
–
–
L
–
–
–
S
–
–
–
V
–
–
–
–
–: :BLOCK VIEW
FV
–
V
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
GAE
–
–
–
D
–
–
–
L
–
–
–
S
–
–
–
V
–– –
–
–
–V
VVVV
VVVV VVV
V
V
V
V
VV
:
:BLOCK VIEW
FV
CH
CH
VOL
—VOL +
CH
CH
VOL
—VOL +
→
VOL
—VOL +
CH
CH
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)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.
1Repeat steps 1to 4of [1] MPAA RATING.
2Press CH a/sto move the “E” mark to “DOWNLOAD”.
3Press VOL k/lto select“DOWNLOAD :ON”.
4Press MENU, then “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed.
Note:
• If SECRET No.is already set, skip to step 6.
5Enter a 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.
6Press MENU to exit.
•Downloading V-CHIP data
1If you watch a program containing “new rating system data”, the
DOWNLOAD screen will be displayed.
2The DOWNLOAD screen will disappear, once downloading is finished.
Note:
• DOWNLOAD will not start, if you are not watching a program containing “new rating system data”.
MP AA
TV GUIDEL INES
AD :OFFDOWNLO
STATUS :OFF
MP AA
TV GUIDEL INES
AD :ONDOWNLO
STATUS :OFF
PL AESE AWTI
NOW DOWNLOADI
V–CH IP DATANG
VOLUME
( k )/( l )
CHANNEL
UP (
a )/
DOWN (
s )
REMOTE
KEYPAD
MENU
123
456
789
0
100
MENU MUTE
FLASHBACK
ABCD
ENTER
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
VOL
—VOL +
CH
CH
VOL
—VOL +
CH
CH
I NPUT
––––
SECRET No.
I NPUT
1234
SECRET No.
321
654
987
100 0
ENTER
(DOWNLOAD screen)
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