Turn off the power and unplug
the power cord from the wall
outlet immediately if the TV set begins to make
any unusual noises or gives off smoke or an
unusual smell. Then call your dealer for service.
Unstable surface
and shocks
Do not place this TV set on an
unstable cart, stand, shelf, or table. The TV set
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the set. Sharp
recommends securing the TV set to a stable
surface or wall to prevent the set from falling
due to sudden shocks or impact.
Please read this operation manual
VIDEO AUDIO
CH
AV-2 IN
(21J1-RU)
carefully before using the colour
television.
Moisture
To prevent electrical shock, do
not use the TV set in an
excessively damp place.
Liquid entry
Do not place a flower vase
E5 [ BASIC OPERATION ]
• Turn on the power
• On-screen display
language selection
• Channel selection
• Adjusting volume
E6 [ PRESETTING
CHANNELS ]
• Auto channel tuning
• Manual channel tuning
E7 [ SETTING AND
ADJUSTMENT ]
• Channel setting
• Picture adjustment
E8 [ TIMER SETTING ]
• Off timer
• On timer
• Reminder on-screen
timer
E9 [ FEATURES ]
• Blue screen
E10[ USEFUL
FEATURES ]
• Channel/Timer display
• Mute
• Channel recall
• TV/Video selection
E11[ CONNECTIONS ]
• Connecting to video
equipment
E
12 [ TROUBLESHOOTING ]
E13[ SPECIFICATIONS ]
TINS-C054WJZZ
05P10-MSF
or anything else containing liquid
on the TV set, as liquid spilt on the TV set can
cause electrical shock or failure.
TV Set position
Do place the TV set onto an even
stand, table or rack which size is
bigger than the TV set.
If the TV set is put onto a smaller
size or uneven stand, table or rack may cause
the TV cabinet to distort.
Do not put or insert anything between TV set
and the stand, table or rack.
Ventilation
Do not place this TV set in a
confined area, such as on a
bookshelf or in a built-in case. Leave adequate
space behind the TV for proper ventilation.
Servicing
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove the back
of the cabinet. This TV set
contains dangerous voltage.
Power-cord
protection
To prevent electrical shock, do
not subject the AC power cord to damage by
bending or twisting it, or by placing heavy items
on top of it and do not place the AC power cord
under the TV set. If the AC power cord becomes
damaged, unplug it from the wall outlet
immediately and call your dealer for service.
Water
To prevent fire or electrical
shock, do not place the TV set
near a bathroom, swimming pool or other area
where it may become wet.
Object entry
Never insert or drop any metallic
or inflammable objects into the
ventilation openings of the TV set, as this can
cause fire, electrical shock, or electrical failure.
Uneven surface and
excessive force
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.
Fire prevention
To prevent fire, never place any
type of candle or naked flames on
the top or near the TV set.
E4PART NAMESE2ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are included with this television.
Remote ControlSize-AA batteries
Operation manual300-75 impedance converter
E3BEFORE OPERATING TELEVISION
Connecting to an antenna
75-ohm
75-ohm
impedance
converter
(not supplied)
Antenna in
AV-1 INOUT
AUDIO
CAUTION : DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE INSIDE
VIDEO
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO UBER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONAL.
300-ohm
twin-lead
flat feeder
(not supplied)
coaxial cable
(round cable)
(not supplied)
Standard DIN45325
plug (IEC169-2)
If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial
cable with a standard DIN45325 plug (IEC 169-2),
plug it into the antenna jack at the rear of the set.
Rod antenna connection
Antenna
mounting socket
Antenna jack
CAUTION : DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE INSIDE
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO UBER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
AV-1 IN OUT
AUDIO
PERSONAL.
VIDEO
Rod Antenna
Feeder
(14J1-RU)
Impedance
Converter
Connecting to an antenna via a VCR
TV
VCR
To RF out
To antenna
in terminal
If your outdoor antenna uses a 300-ohm twin-lead
flat feeder, connect a 300-ohm to 75-ohm
impedance converter and plug it into the antenna
jack at the rear of the set.
(1) Insert the rod antenna's base post into the
antenna mounting socket until it clicks into
position.
(2) Connect the feeder to the impedance converter.
(3) Plug the impedance converter into the antenna
jack at the rear of the set.
• Rod antenna and impedance converter are only
included in model 14J1-RU.
terminal
Rod antenna (dipole)
with ribbon feeder
(only for 14J1-RU)
TV
AV-1 INOUT
AUDIO
CAUTION : DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE INSIDE
VIDEO
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
NO UBER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO
PERSONAL.
QUALIFIED SERVICE
Antenna in
TV set
This operation manual is for
14J1-RU and 21J1-RU. The
illustration of 21J1-RU is used in
this operation manual.
POWER
VIDEO AUDIO
MENU/
CH
PRESET
AV-2 IN
(21J1-RU)
Bottom
CH
POWER
POWER switch
Turns on and off the
main power.
Power can be turned on by the
remote control when the indicator
Receives the infrared wave from
Power indicator
is dimly.
Infrared sensor window
the remote control.
MENU/PRESET
MENU/PRESET button
Tunes the channels.
Used for MENU setup
Video input terminal (AV-2 IN)
Connects to a camcorder,
video game, etc.
CH
Channel up/down buttons
Selects the channels.
Tunes or sets the channels.
.
Volume up/down buttons
/
Adjusts the volume.
Makes adjustments in PRESET.
Using headphone
Insert headphone plug into headphone jack to listen to audio with
headphone.
• The audio from the speaker is turned off.
Headphone jack
Use to listen to the audio
with headphone.
Audio input terminal (AV-2 IN)
Connects to a camcorder,
video game, etc.
CH
/
[ TV set (Bottom) ]
• When using the RF terminal connection, set the TV to channel zero to make initial adjustments for the VCR.
• If you are using a rod antenna and the signal from TV station is weak or not clear, the picture may not display clearly
or properly. In this case, we recommend that you use an outdoor antenna.
• To avoid injuring your hearing, do not put on the headphone before plugging them into the headphone jack and before
the power is turned on.
E5BASIC OPERATIONE4PART NAMES (Continued)
Remote control
Infrared transmitter window
Aim this window at the infrared
sensor window on your TV set
.
Turns the TV on or to Standby mode.
TV/VIDEO
1
2
5
8
0
CH
CH
TIMERFEATURE
NORMAL
3
6
9
PICTURE
Returns to previously viewed channel.
/
Adjusts the volume.
Used for MENU setup
TIMER
Calls the TIMER screen.
FEATURE
Calls the FEATURE screen.
CH-SET
4
7
.
CH-SET
Calls the CH-SETTING screen.
TV
NORMAL
Resets all settings.
Installing batteries in the remote control unit
TV/VIDEO
Switches between TV broadcasts
and A/V input programmes
.
Number buttons
Switches between one- or two-digit
mode channel selection.
CH
Selects the channel.
Used for MENU setup
Mutes the sound and restores
sound to previous level
PICTURE
/
CH
.
.
Calls the PICTURE screen.
Displays the channel and timer
settings on the screen.
Turn on the power
• When the power indicator is off, press
• When the power indicator lights up dimly, press
control. The power indicator changes to bright and a picture appears.