Please read this operation manual
carefully before using the colour
television.
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
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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 ]
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Damage
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.
Moisture
To prevent electrical shock, do
not use the TV set in an
excessively damp place.
Liquid entry
Do not place a flower vase
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 track which size is
bigger than the TV set.
If the TV set is put onto a smaller
size or uneven stand, table or track may cause
the TV cabinet distort.
Do not put or insert anything between TV set
and the stand, table or track.
Ventilation
Do not place this TV set in a
confined area, such as on a
1
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 manual
E3BEFORE OPERATING TELEVISION
Connecting to an antenna
To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the
types of connections that are used for coaxial and feeder cables.
TV
If your outdoor antenna uses a
Standard DIN45325 plug (IEC169-2)
75-ohm coaxial cable (round cable)
(not supplied)
300-ohm twin-lead
flat feeder
(not supplied)
75-ohm impedance
converter
(not supplied)
Antenna in
Connecting to an antenna via a VCR
You can also connect the TV set to the tuner on a VCR using the connection shown below.
VCR
75-ohm coaxial cable with a
standard DIN45325 plug (IEC
169-2), plug it into the antenna
jack at the rear of the set.
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.
TV
TV set
Bottom
POWER
POWER switch
Turns on and off the
main power
Power can be turned on by the
remote control when the indicator
Infrared sensor window
Receives the infrared wave from
.
Power indicator
is dimly.
the remote control.
MENU/PRESET button
Tunes the channels.
Used for MENU setup
Door
MENU/PRESET
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.
Headphone jack
Use to listen to the audio
with headphone.
Audio input terminals (AV-2)
Connects to a camcorder,
video game, etc.
Video input terminal (AV-2)
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
CH
/
/
.
To antenna in
terminal
• When using the RF terminal connection, set the TV to channel zero to make initial adjustments for the VCR.
To RF out
terminal
Antenna in
Using headphone
[ Behind the door ]
Insert headphone plug into headphone jack to listen to audio with
headphone.
• The audio from the speakers is turned off.
• 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 on the remote
control. The power indicator changes to bright and a picture appears.