Sharp 29LF-92EC User manual

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Contents
Safety Precautions .................................................. 2
Supplied Accessories .............................................. 4
Remote Control Buttons ......................................... 5
Control Panel Buttons............................................. 6
Antenna Connections .............................................. 6
Preparation ............................................................... 7
Features .......................................................................... 7
Before Switchin on your TV ................................. 7
Power connection............................................................. 7
Aerial Connections ........................................................... 7
How to connect external equipment ................................ 7
Remote Control Battery Installation .................................. 7
Switchin the TV ON/OFF ....................................... 7
To switc t e TV on.......................................................... 7
To switc t e TV off .......................................................... 7
Initial Settin s .......................................................... 8
Operating wit t e onset buttons ...................................... 8
Operating wit Remote Control ......................................... 8
Menu System ............................................................ 9
Sound Menu..................................................................... 9
Picture Menu ................................................................. 10
Feature Menu ................................................................. 12
INSTALL. (Installation) Menu .......................................... 12
Program Menu ............................................................... 14
To start A.P.S (AUTOSTORE) ......................................... 14
Other Features ....................................................... 15
Sound Mute ................................................................... 15
Stereo / Bilingual ............................................................ 15
Information on Screen .................................................... 15
To Display t e Time........................................................ 15
Flas back ( ) ............................................................ 15
Teletext ................................................................... 15
To operate Teletext ......................................................... 15
To select a page of Teletext ............................................ 15
To Select Index Page ..................................................... 15
To Select Teletext wit a TV Programme ........................ 15
Searc ing for a page w ile watc ing TV ......................... 15
To Select Double Heig t Text ......................................... 15
To Reveal concealed Information .................................. 15
To Stop Automatic Page C ange .................................... 15
To Select a Subcode Page ............................................. 16
Fastext .......................................................................... 16
To exit Teletext ............................................................... 16
Connectin external equipment .......................... 16
Via t e Euro connector .................................................. 16
RGB mode ..................................................................... 16
Via t e RCA jacks .......................................................... 16
Via t e ANT (aerial) socket ............................................. 16
TV and Video Recoder (VCR) ......................................... 16
NTSC Playback ............................................................. 16
Copy Facility .................................................................. 16
To connect to S-VHS input ............................................. 16
Connecting Headp ones ................................................ 16
Connectin external equipment .......................... 17
Typical Connections .............................................. 18
Typical Connections (Continued) ........................ 19
Typical Connections (Continued) ........................ 20
Typical Connections (Continued) ........................ 21
Typical Connections (Continued) ........................ 22
21-pin Euro-SCART and 21-pin Audio/Video ....... 23
Troubleshootin .................................................... 24
Specifications......................................................... 25

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Safety Precautions
T is equipment complies wit t e requirements of Directives
89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/
68/EEC.
T is receiver s ould only be operated from a 220-240V AC,
50 Hz outlet.Ensure you select t e correct voltage setting for
your convenience.
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To prevent fire or electrical s ock, do not use t e TV set in
an excessively damp place.
Position t e TV set out of direct sunlig t and away from eat,
as ig temperatures can damage t e cabinet, CRT, or ot er
electronic parts.
Do not cover ventilation slots wit objects suc as newspa-
pers, tableclot s, curtains, etc.
Do not cover t e ventilation oles at t e back of t e TV set,
t is can cause fire or ot er serious problems. Leave an ade-
quate open space be ind t e TV set for good ventilation.
In order to ensure t at t e television is properly ventilated,
leave a space of at least 10 cm around t e set.
Do not install t is equipment in a confined space suc as a
bookcase or a built-in cabinet.
Television equipment and cart combination s ould be moved
wit care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause t e equipment and cart combination to overturn.
To prevent electrical s ock, do not subject t e AC power cord
to damage by bending or twisting it, or by placing eavy
items on top of it and do not place t e AC power cord under
t e TV set. If t e AC power cord becomes damaged, unplug
it from t e wall outlet immediately and call your dealer for
service.
Do not place t is television equipment on an unstable cart,
stand, or table. T e television equipment may fall, causing
serious injury to a c ild or an adult, and serious damage to
t e equipment.
Use only wit a cart or stand recommended by t e manufac-
turer, or sold wit t e television equipment.
Never remove t e back of t e cabinet, as t ere is ig volt-
age in t e TV set.
Please call for service.
W en replacement parts are required, be sure t e service
tec nician as used replacement parts w ic are specified
by t e manufacturer or ave t e same specifications as t e
original one. Unaut orized substitutions may result in fire,
electrical s ock, or ot er azards.

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CAUTION: For environmental and safety reasons, it is recommended t at t is television set is not left in stand-by
mode w ilst not in use. Switc it off using t e main switc . During periods of absence from ome it is also
wise to disconnect t e set by unplugging t e mains plug.
Unplug t e power cord from t e wall outlet immediately if t e
TV set begins to make unusual noises or give off smoke or
an odd smell, t en call your dealer for service.
Always disconnect your television from t e mains and t e
aerial cables during t understorms.
Even if your television is switc ed off, it can still be damaged
by lig tning striking t e mains and/or aerial cable.
Do not leave your TV set in Stand-by or operating mode w en
you leave t e ouse.
In order to prevent electrical s ocks and fires, ensure t at
t e television is not subjected to splas es or spills of water,
and avoid inserting objects or pouring any type of liquid into
t e set.
To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked
flames on t e top or near t e TV set.
If an object or liquid enters t e set, disconnect t e mains
supply and contact tec nical service.
Wall or s elf mounting s ould follow t e manufacturers in-
structions, and s ould use a mounting kit approved by t e
manufacturer.
Do place t e TV set onto an even stand, table or track w ic
size is bigger t an t e TV set.
If t e TV set is put onto a smaller size or uneven stand, table
or track may cause t e TV cabinet distort. Do not put or in-
sert anyt ing between TV set and t e stand, table or track.
T e tube of your TV as a special coating. Do not knock or
rub on t e tube face wit s arp or ard surfaces, ot erwise
you will damage t e coating.
To prevent damaging t e surface of t e television screen, re-
move finger prints only wit a soft clot dampened wit glass
cleaner. Do not use any abrasive cleaners.
Do not use t inner, benzene or ot er strong c emical clean-
ers.
Warning!
Any intervention contrary to regulations, in particular,
any modification of ig voltage or a replacement of t e
picture tube may lead to an increased concentration of
x-rays. Any television modified in t is way no longer
complies wit license and must not be operated.
Instructions for aste disposal:
Packaging and packaging aids are recyclable and
s ould principally be recycled. Packaging materials,
suc as foil bag, must be kept away from c ildren.
Batteries, including t ose w ic are eavy metal-free,
s ould not be disposed of wit ouse old waste.
Please dispose of used batteries in an environmentally
sound manner. Find out about t e legal regulations w ic
apply in your area.

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Supplied Accessories
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Remote Control Buttons
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
T e lig tning flas wit arrow ead symbol, wit in an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert t e user to t e presence
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" wit in t e product's enclosure t at may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric s ock of persons.
T e exclamation point wit in an equilateral triangle is intended to alert t e user to t e presence of important operat-
ing and maintenance (servicing) instructions in t e literature accompanying t e appliance.
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= Stand By
= Cursor Up
= Cursor Rig t
OK = OK
= Info (Program Menu)
0 - 9 = Direct Program
-/-- = Double Digit
= Wide mode button
P/CH+ = Program +
+ = Volume +
= TV / Quit Menu
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= EXT button
(EXT-1, RGB, EXT-2, F-AV, S-VHS)
Yello = Feature Menu
Blue = Installation Menu
= Hold
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= Update
= Index Page
= Reveal
= Expand
= Mix
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= Teletext
= Time
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Red = Sound Menu
Green = Picture Menu
= Mute
I-II = Mono/Stereo - Dual I-II
- = - Volume
- P/CH = -Program
= Flas back button
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M = Menu
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= Cursor Down
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= Cursor Left

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Control Panel Buttons
Antenna Connections
FRONT PANEL
Speakers (left + rig t)
= Power On / Off
= Volume -/+
CH = Program -/+
= Headp one 3,6 mm Ø
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AUDIO (L/S/G/I) = Audio left
AUDIO (R/D/D/D) = Audio rig t
Speaker Covers
Remote Control Indicator
Sound Indicator
Power Indicator

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Preparation
Place TV on a solid surface.
For ventilation, leave a space of at least 10 cm free all around
t e set. To prevent any fault and unsafe situations, please do
not place any objects on top of t e set.
Use this apparatus in tropical and moderate climates.
Features
 Remote Control Colour Television
 100 UHF / VHF / Cable c annel presets
 Cable C annel Compatible
 Menu Driven functions
 2 Euro connector Sockets
 Front AV sockets
 Front SVHS connector.
 German+Nicam Stereo
 Full function teletext (Fastext)
 Headp one socket
 Direct C annel access
 APS (Automatic Programming system) Tuning
 Program custom name feature
 Automatic searc tuning
 Sleep Timer
 C ild lock
 Blue mute on no video signals
 Audio mute on no video signals
 Auto switc off after 5 mins of no signal
 WSS (wide screen signal decoding)
 NTSC playback
Before Switching on your T
Power connection
Important: T e TV set is designed to operate on 220-240V
AC, 50 Hz.
 After unpacking, allow t e TV set to reac t e ambient
room temperature before you connect t e set to t e mains.
Aerial Connections
 Connect t e aerial plug to t e aerial input socket located at
t e back of t e TV.
How to connect external equipment
See Connecting external equipment on page 17.
 See t e instruction manuals provided wit t e external de-
vices too.
Remote Control Battery Installation
Before using t e TV set for t e first time, install t e supplied
dry batteries in t e remote control.
1. Wit your t umb nail, pull up t e slit as indicated by t e
arrow to remove t e battery cover.
2. Insert two batteries 1.5 V (R03 AAA size). Be sure to
matc t e battery +/- terminals wit t e +/- marks inside
t e compartment.
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3. Replace t e battery cover.
Notes:
 Remove batteries if weak or if t e unit is not in use for long
periods.
 Do not mix old and new batteries.
 Incorrect installation of t e batteries may damage t e re-
mote control.
Switching the T ON/OFF
You can operate your TV either using the remote control
handset or directly using the TV onset buttons.
To switch the TV on
Your TV will switc on in two steps:
1- Press t e POWER button located on t e front of t e TV.
T en t e TV switc es itself to standby mode and t e RED
LED located below t e TV turns on.
2- To switc on t e TV from stand-by mode eit er:
Press a digit button on t e remote control so t at a program-
me number is selected,
or,
Press Stand-by, P/CH+ or -P/CH buttons on t e remote
control or CH  or  CH on t e TV.
To switch the TV off
 Press t e stand-by button on t e remote control, so t e TV
will switc to stand-by mode.
or,
 Press t e POWER button located on t e front of t e TV.
T e RED LED turns off.
- T e main LED (Power Indicator) s ine of colour RED w en
t e TV is in Stand-by and w en it is in operation mode.
- W en any button on t e remote control is pressed, t e re-
mote control indicator (located on t e front of t e TV) blink
of colour ORANGE.
- Sound Indicator LED s ine of colour GREEN.
 If t e TV is switc ed off by POWER button on t e TV
w en TV is in stand-by mode, t e TV switc es on in stand-
by mode t e next time.
 If t e TV is switc ed off by POWER button w en TV is in
operation mode, t e TV switc es on in operation mode t e
next time, t e last watc ed programme selected.

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Initial Settings
T e message PLEASE CHECK ANTENNA CABLE AUTO.
PROGRAMMING SYSTEM will be displayed w en you turn
on your TV for t e first time.
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Note: If you connect Video Recorder to your TV via antenna in-
put (ANT socket); totune t e VCR c annel automaticallyyou
must set t e VCR in play mode before you start APS.
1- Select LANGUAGE wit   or   button, t en press
t e   or   button to select a menu language.
2- Select COUNTRY wit   or   button, t en press t e
 or   button to select t e correct country.
? : OTHER NL : NETHERLANDS
D : GERMANY P : PORTUGAL
A : AUSTRIA E : SPAIN
CH : SWITZERLAND TR : TURKEY
I : ITALY EIR : IRELAND
F : FRANCE LUX : LUXEMBOURG
B : BELGIUM CZE : CZECH REPUBLIC
DK : DENMARK PL : POLAND
S : SWEDEN HUN : HUNGARY
N : NORWAY BG : BULGARIA
SF : FINLAND GR : GREECE
UK : UNITED KINGDOM CRO : CROATIA/HRVATSKA
3- Press t e   or   buttons to selectTuning Mode. T is
allows you to c oose ow you run t e APS. If you select
C annel Tuning Mode, t e APS will run t roug t e c an-
nel numbers for your area to locate TV stations. Alterna-
tively if you select Frequency Tuning Mode APS will run
t roug all t e frequencies to locate TV stations.
4- Select START wit   or   button, t en press t e  
button to start A.P.S.
A.P.S., (Automatic Programming System) automatically pro-
grammes t e received c annels in your TVs programme
numbers. During A.P.S., A.P.S. IS RUNNING PLEASE
WAIT will be displayed. After A.P.S. is finalized, t e PRO-
GRAM menu appears.
To cancel A.P.S., press t e   button.
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number, or re-start A.P.S. wit t e PROGRAM menu. For
details, see PROGRAM (Programming) menu on page
14.
Operatin with the onset buttons
Volume setting and programme selection can be made using
t e buttons on t e rig t side of t e TV.
Volume Setting:
 Press   button to decrease volume or   button
to increase volume, so a volume level scale will be dis-
played on t e screen.
Programme Selecting:
 Press CH  button to select next programme or  CH
button to select t e previous programme.
Operatin with Remote Control
T e remote control andset of your TV is designed to control
all t e functions of t e model you selected. T e functions will
be described in accordance wit t e menu system of your TV.
W en any button on t e TV remote control is pressed, t e
remote control indicator (located on t e front of t e TV)
blinks.
Functions w ic you can use out of menu system are de-
scribed below.
Volume Setting:
Press  + button to increase volume.
Press -  button to decrease volume.
Programme Selecting (Previous or next programme):
 Press -P/CH button to select t e previous programme.
 Press P/CH+ button to select t e next programme.
Programme Selecting (direct access):
Press digit buttons on t e remote control andset to select
programmes between 0 and 9. TV will switc to t e selected
program after a s ort delay.
 For a two digit program number press  -/-- button. Press
t e first digit and t en second digit of t e programme c an-
nel you want to watc .

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Menu System
Your TV as been designed wit a menu system. Display
MENU (main menu) and enter one of five menus (SOUND,
PICTURE, FEATURE, INSTALL. and PROGRAM.).
1- Press M button to display MENU (main menu). T e
menu titles will be displayed in t e main menu.
2- Press   or   button to select a menu title, t en press
 or   button to enter t e menu.
 To exit a menu, press  button.
 To go to t e previous menu, press M button.
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Sound Menu
To chan e sound settin s:
 To enter SOUND menu directly, press t e RED button, or
 Press M button, now you are in main menu. In t e main
menu, SOUND will be t e first selected option. Enter t e
sound menu pressing   or   button.
Settin Volume:
As you enter t e sound menu, Volume will be t e first select-
ed option.
 Press   button to increase volume.
 Press   button to decrease volume.
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Settin Balance:
 Using   or   button select Balance.
 Press   button to c ange balance rig tward.
 Press   button to c ange balance leftward.
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Selectin Sound Mode
 Using   or   button select Mode.
 Press   or   button to c ange Mode.
You can c oose MONO, STEREO or DUAL (I-II) mode, only
if t e selected c annel supports t at mode.
You can also c ange sound mode directly pressing I-II but-
ton on your remote control.
If t e selected or detected Sound mode is Stereo, Bilingual or
Mono NICAM, GREEN LED will turn on ot erwise will turn off.
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In case of bilingual broadcast (Dual Sound), you can select
original or dubbed language using mode option.
Wide Surround:
T e wide surround effect depends on w et er t e feed is
MONO or STEREO.
 If t e source feed is MONO, it produces a Pseudo Stereo
effect .
 If t e source feed is STEREO, it produces a Wide Sur-
round effect, expanding t e stereop onic image.
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To Chan e Headphone Sound Settin s:
W en you connect eadp ones you can c ange t e sound
settings by entering t e eadp one menu. To do t is, select
eadp one using   or   button t en enter eadp one
menu pressing   or   button.
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Settin Headphone Volume:
 As you enter t e Headp one sound menu, Volume will be
t e first selected option.
 Press   button to increase t e eadp one volume.
 Press   button to decrease t e eadp one volume.
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Settin Headphone Sound Mode:
 Using   or   button select Mode.
Pressing   or   button will c ange t e current sound
mode. (e.g.: If t e current sound mode is stereo, it will be
mono or vice versa).
In case of bilingual broadcast, you can select original or
dubbed language again using mode menu. So w en some-
body listens to t e original language from t e loudspeakers,
somebody else can listen to t e dubbed language from ead-
p one.
To Store the Headphone Settin s
 Using   or   button select Store. Press   or   but-
ton to store current eadp one volume and sound mode.
T e stored values will be valid for all t e programmes.