Sharp 14MR10 Operating Manual

s an ENERGY STAR

NERGY STAR

trademark.

MODEL

14MR10

COLOR TELEVISION

OPERATION MANUAL

artner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the

guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR

CONTENTS

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION ....................... 2

• Supplied Accessories ................................. 2

• IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........... 3~ 4

• Before Operating Your Television .............. 5

• Antenna Connections ..................... 5~ 6

• Quick Reference Control Operation ........... 7

• EZ SETUP during First Use ........................ 8

• Demo Mode .................................................. 9

• Accessing the MAIN MENU screen

without Remote Control ............................ 9

• Language .................................................... 10

• Sleep Timer ................................................. 10

• Video Adjust ............................................... 11

• Closed Caption .......................................... 12

• Energy Save ............................................... 13

• Set Up ........................................... 14 ~ 17

EZ SETUP ................................................ 14

Channel Setting ........................ 15 ~ 17

Blue Screen ............................................ 17

•

Using the Video and Audio Input Jacks .....

•

Specifications ...............................................

• Before Calling for Service ......................... 20

• Calling for Service ..................................... 20

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is a

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READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.

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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

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.

Model No.:

Serial No.:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING:

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

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.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO WET LOCATIONS.

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

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

PERSONNEL.

triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.

Supplied Accessories

Infrared Remote Control

Part Number : RRMCG1339CESB

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Size AA

Dry Batteries

“Dipole” Antenna

300/75 ohm

Adaptor

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate your television and save

these instructions for later use.

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this equipment, observe the following basic rules 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.

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.

6. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.

7. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. As a safety feature, television equipment is equipped with a 2-wire polarized plug blade bigger than the other). The 2-wire polarized plug will fit only one way into the power outlet.

If the plug does no fit, ask your elecrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not modify the plug and defeat this safety feature.

12. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television equipment.

13. 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.

ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

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Before Operating Your Television

Location

• For normal operation, your TV should be located in an area of the room where cool adequate ventilation is provided. Do not place the back of the television set in a place where free airflow will be restricted.

• Any magnetic force may disturb the color picture. Make sure that magnets, electric clocks, toys using magnets or any other magnetic substance, such as iron are kept well away from the TV set.

Power

Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hz (normal household current).

Note:

• 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 interference from the TV.

L Before using the television, prepare the Remote Control

To use the remote control, insert batteries first.

Insert the batteries

• With your thumb nail, 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/d terminals with the e/d marks inside the compartment.

Pull up

Battery Cover

Antenna Connections

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.

INDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION

• The first thing to do after unpacking your TV set is to plug the “telescopic dipole” antenna into the set as shown in the illustration. Push the antenna as far as it will go into the socket until it snaps into position. (Should you want to remove the antenna, pull it up.)

• Connect the indoor antenna cable to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR on the rear of the TV set.

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COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR

Antenna Connections (Continued)

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.

A. Combination VHF/UHF Antennas

VHF/UHF ANTENNA

300/75-ohm ADAPTOR

75-ohm coaxial cable

VHF/UHF ANTENNA

300-ohm twin-lead

REAR OF TV

B. Separate VHF/UHF Antenna

VHF ANTENNA

UHF ANTENNA

300-ohm twin-lead

75-ohm coaxial

cable

COMBINER (not supplied)

IN OUT

REAR OF TV

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. (Place 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

“B” position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view the scrambled channels via the converter/

channel keys.

descrambler using the converter’s channel keys.

RF switch (not supplied)

Two-set

OUTAIN

OUT

signal splitter (not supplied)

Cable TV Line

Cable TV converter/

descrambler

(not supplied)

Note:

• Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be required.

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Quick Reference Control Operation

L Location of Controls

Front Panel

POWER

Press → On. Press again → Off.

Press → Accesses MAIN MENU. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU.

Basic Remote Control Functions

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.

SENSOR AREA FOR REMOTE CONTROL

VOLUME UP/DOWN

(+) Increases sound. (–) Decreases sound.

VIDEO/AUDIO-IN TERMINALS

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

(8) Selects next higher channel. (9) Selects next lower channel.

Infrared Transmitter Window

INPUT

Press → Switch to external video input mode. Press again → Switch to TV mode. See page

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

(8) Selects next higher channel. (9) Selects next lower channel.

See pages 15 ~ 17 for channel

•

presetting.

• Moves the “ ” mark of the MENU screen.

Press → Accesses MAIN MENU. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU.

DISPLAY

Press → Displays receiving channel for 4 seconds. Press again → Removes display.

• Temporarily displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode.

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EZ SETUP during First Use

L When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically

memorize the broadcast channels. Please perform the following instructions before you 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.

POWER

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

1 Press the

POWER

button on the TV set or on the Remote Control

to turn on the TV. The SELECT LANGUAGE mode will be displayed.

(Remote Control)

2 Press

CH UP (8)

(ESPAÑOL)”. Then press

3 Press

4 Press

VOL (+)

(On the Set)

DOWN (9)

(–)

to access EZ SETUP mode.

to select “ENGLISH” or “SPANISH

to set LANGUAGE.

The tuner will automatically search for the broadcast 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 cancelled.

If you want to SET UP again, please refer to page

14 on SET UP.

To cancel EZ SETUP

Press

VOL (–)

→

FAVORABIDIOMA LE

ENGL I SH ESPAÑOL

(SELECT LANGUAGE mode)

LANGUAGSELECT E

ENGL I SH ESPAÑOL

OR CA BLE .

TSART SETUP?ZE

ANTENNCONNE CT A

YE : VOL+

NO :

VOL –

(EZ SETUP mode)

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TSOP:

VOL –

5 Once EZ SETUP is completed, the smallest channel number

memorized will be displayed.

Note:

• If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, please refer to page 15 for more information on manual 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 occuring around the area. Please refer to pages 15 ~ 17 for more information on manual memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.

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Demo Mode

• To quickly learn more about the TV set, press and hold for more than three seconds set. The TV set will go into DEMO mode and briefly explain the various features.

• To cancel DEMO mode, again press

DOWN (

)

on the TV set.

or both CH UP

(

)

and

or both CH UP

DOWN (

)

on the TV

(

)

and

(On the Set)

Example:

DEMO mode display

MENU button

CHANNEL

UP (

DOWN (

buttons

Siempre

Mejor,

Siempre

Sha rp

Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control

MENU button

(On the Set)

CHANNEL

UP (

DOWN (

buttons

• If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen when you press

(

)

and

• 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.

DOWN (

)

on the TV set.

or both CH

)

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ENGL I SH ESPAÑOL

LANGUAGE

VIDEO ADJUST

CAPT IONCLOSED ENERGY SAVE SET UP

TIMER

SL EP T IMERE

120 RE AIMN

Language

L The language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can be set to ENGLISH or SPANISH. L Setting the ON SCREEN DISPLAY Language.

1 Press

2 Press

3 Press

)

(

4 Press

5 Press

(ESPAÑOL)”.

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP (8)

VOL (+)

DOWN (9)

VOL (+)

CH UP (8)

DOWN (9)

(–)

to access SET UP mode, then press CH

to move the “ ” mark to “LANGUAGE”.

(–)

to access LANGUAGE change mode.

DOWN (9)

to move the “ ” mark to “SET UP”.

→

to select “ENGLISH” or “SPANISH

TIMER VIDEO ADJUST

ENERGY SAVE SET UP

CAPT IONCLOSED

(MAIN MENU screen)

TIMER VIDEO ADJUST

ENERGY SAVE SET UP

BL E SCREENU

LANGU

AGE

CAPT IONCLOSED

TINGCH S ET

(SET UP mode)

(LANGUAGE change mode)

IDIOMA

ENGL I SH ESPAÑOL

6 Press

to exit.

Sleep Timer

L You can preset your television to turn off automatically in increments of 30, 60, 90 or 120

minutes.

1 Press 2 Press

3 Press 4 Press

Note:

• To turn off the Sleep Timer, repeat the above SLEEP TIMER steps and select “– – – REMAIN” during

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step 3.

to access MAIN MENU screen.

VOL (+)

(–)

to access sleep timer mode.

VOL (+)

(–)

to set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.

to exit.

→

(MAIN MENU screen)

→

(TIMER SET mode)

Video Adjust

ICTUR

– +

Description of Adjustment Items

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 FAVORITE To choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE.

COLOR RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels.

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

1 Press 2 Press

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP (8)

ADJUST”.

3 Press

4 Press

VOL (+)

CH UP (8)

(–)

(Refer to the diagram below.)

PICTURE

RESET

TINT

FAVORITE COLOR

: CH UP (8)

5 Press

VOL (+)

(–)

DOWN (9)

to move the “ ” mark to “VIDEO

to access PICTURE adjust mode.

DOWN (9)

to select the desired mode.

COLOR

BRIGHT

SHARP

: CH DOWN (9)

to adjust the setting.

→

TIMER VIDEO ADJUST

ENERGY SAVE SET UP

CAPT IONCLOSED

(MAIN MENU screen)

ICTUR

– +

(PICTURE adjust mode)

6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to adjust other settings.

7 Press

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to exit.

VOL UP (+) increase contrast

VOL DOWN (–) decrease contrast

Closed Caption

TI ERM

V I DEO AD JUS T

CAPT IONCLOSED ENERGY S AVE SET UP

CAPT IONCLOSED

MOD E : C AP

DATA : CH 1

TION

CAPT IONCLOSED

MOD E : C AP

DATA : CH 1

TION

CAPT IONCLOSED

MOD E : C AP

DATA : CH 1

TION

L HOW 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.

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

1 Press 2 Press

CH UP (8)

CAPTION”.

3 Press

4 Press

VOL (+)

CH UP (8)

“MODE” or “DATA”.

5 Press

VOL (+)

MODE :

6 Press

to access MAIN MENU screen.

(–)

CAPTION

TEXT

OFF

DOWN (9)

to access “CLOSED CAPTION”.

DOWN (9)

to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting.

to move the “ ” mark to “CLOSED

to move the “ ” mark to either

DATA :

CH 1

CH 2

to exit.

→

(MAIN MENU screen)

(CLOSED CAPTION setting mode)

Note:

• If a broadcast has CLOSED CAPTION and the mode automatically. Pressing

MUTE

again will return the set to its previous condition.

MUTE

button is pressed, the set enters [CAPTION]

• 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.

• 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”.

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