Sharp 25C340 User Manual

COLOR TELEVISION

MODEL

25C340

L OPERATION MANUAL L

CONTENTS

• Important Information ...........................................2, 3

• Important Safeguards ...........................................3, 4

• Supplied Accessories ...............................................5

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

• Antenna Connections ...........................................5, 6

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

• EZ SETUP during First Power On ............................8

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

• Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without

Remote Control ........................................................ 9

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

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

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

This operating manual includes basic operating

instructions in Spanish and French.

SPANISH is on page 40 - 44. FRENCH is on page 45 - 49.

PAGE

• Audio Select ........................................................... 12

MTS (MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND) .................. 12

• Closed Caption ....................................................... 13

• Parent Control ................................................ 14 - 24

V-CHIP ........................................................ 14 - 21

VIEW TIMER .............................................. 22 - 24

• Energy Save ........................................................... 24

• Set Up ............................................................ 25 - 30

EZ Setup ............................................................. 25

Channel Setting .......................................... 26 - 28

Blue Screen ........................................................ 28

Personal Reference ............................................ 29

Universal Plus Function ...................................... 30

• Using the Video and Audio Input Jacks ............ 31, 32

• Operation of Remote Control ......................... 33 - 37

• Before Calling for Service....................................... 38

• Calling for Service .................................................. 38

• Specifications ......................................................... 39

• Limited Warranty .................................................... 51

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Welcome to the SHARP Family. We are pleased that y ou 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 hav e prepared this OPERA TION MANU AL so that you may adjust the picture and color to your personal viewing preference. We sincerely hope that you receive the g reatest satisfaction and enjo yment from your ne w SHARP Color Television set for years to come. Please read these instructions carefully, and keep them handy for your future reference.

IMPORTANT

T o 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

There are two important reasons for prompt warranty registration of your new SHARP tele vision 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:

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

“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

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

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.

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

PERSONNEL.

expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued)

CAUTION:

• Do not place the AC power cord under the TV 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 e xpose this products to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with

liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product.

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 manuf actured 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 ov erheating, these openings must not be blocked or cov ered. This television equipment should not be placed in a b uilt-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 (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.

NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

15. For added protection for this tele vision 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 antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such po wer lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Do not overload wall outlets and e xtension 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 cov ers may e xpose 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 ser vice 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 par ts 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.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

CLAMP

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)

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

Supplied Accessories

INPUT

DISPLAY

DVD

VCR

1 2 3

POWER

Infrared Remote Control/Part Number

RRMCGA035WJSB

VOL

100

ENTER

4 5 6

7 8 9

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

FLASHBACK

A B C D

CH/SKIP

DVD VCR

CATV

STOP REC

—

VOL

REW PLAY FF

MENU MUTE

TV • CATV• VCR • DVD

PAUSE

Size AA

Dry Batteries

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 this TV set.

Power

Y our TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hertz (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.

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 the interference of the TV.

L Before using the television, prepare the Remote Control

To use the remote control, insert batteries first.

Insert the batteries

Pull up

Battery Cover

• With your thumbnail, 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.

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.

The following is a brief explanation of the type of connections that are provided with the various antenna systems:

Antenna Connections (Continued)

1. A 75 ohm system is generally a round cable

F-type connector

with F-type connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without tools (not supplied).

2. A 300 ohm system is a flat “twin-lead” cable

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

that can be attached to a 75 ohm terminal through a 300-75 ohm ADAPTOR (not supplied).

300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)

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-ohm twin-lead

REAR OF TV

VHF/UHF ANTENNA

75-ohm

coaxial cable

300/75-ohm ADAPTOR (Not supplied)

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. (Set 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

channel keys.

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

RF switch (not supplied)

descrambler using the converter’s channel keys.

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.

Quick Reference Control Operation

L Location of Controls (ENGLISH)

Front Panel

POWER

Press → On. Press again → Off.

SENSOR AREA FOR REMOTE CONTROL

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

VOLUME UP/DOWN

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

VIDEO/AUDIO IN2 TERMINALS

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

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

• Press both at the same time to access the MAIN MENU screen. (+) Increases sound. (–) Decreases sound.

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 29.)

VOLUME UP/DOWN

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

• In menu mode, changes or selects the TV adjustments.

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

CATV/DVD-TV/VCR MODE SELECT SWITCH

In TV/VCR position, sends power and channel select commands (Channel up/down and Random Access buttons) to the TV and VCR control. In CATV/DVD position, sends power and channel select commands to a cable TV converter and DVD control.

DVD/VCR CONTROL

See page 33.

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.

POWER

DVD

DISPLAY

VCR

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

FLASHBACK

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

A B C D

VOL

—

MENU MUTE

REW PLAY FF

PAUSE

ENTER

100

CATV TV

DVD VCR

STOP REC

TV • CATV • VCR • DVD

INPUT

VOL

CH/SKIP

Infrared Transmitter Window

DISPLAY

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

• Temporarily displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode.

INPUT

Press → Switch to external video INPUT 1 mode. Press again → Switch to external video INPUT 2 mode. Press 3 times → Switch back to the original TV mode. See page 32.

ENTER

Used in some instances where a Cable Converter Box requires an “enter” command after selecting channels, when using the REMOTE KEYPAD button. (See page 33)

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

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

• See pages 26 - 28 for channel presetting.

• Moves the “ screens.

MUTE

Press → Mutes sound. Press again → Restores sound.

• CLOSED CAPTION appears when sound is muted.

” mark of the MENU

EZ SETUP during First Power On

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

memorize the broadcasting channels. Please perform the following instructions before you press the

power button. (1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5) (2) Connect the antenna cable to the TV set. (See page 5 ~ 6) (3) Plug in the AC POWER cord to the wall outlet.

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

Press (ESPAÑOL)” or “FRENCH (FRANÇAIS)”.

Press

POWER

CH UP

VOL (+)

button on the TV set or on the Remote Control

(On the Set)

POWER

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to select “ENGLISH”, “SPANISH

(–)

to access EZ SETUP mode.

(Remote Control)

VOL—VOL

POWER

DVD VCR

DISPLAY

FLASHBACK

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

ABCD

VOL

—

CATV TV

DVD VCR

ENGL I SH ESPAÑOL FR NCA I S

A SE ECT : CH8 / 9

SE :TL+–/

INPUT

ENTER

100

VOL

MUTE

LANGUAGSELECT E

POWER

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

(SELECT LANGUAGE mode)

LANGUAGSELECT E

ENGL I SH ESPAÑOL FR NCA I S

A SE ECT : CH8 / 9

SE :TL+–/

OR CA BLE .

TSART SETUP?ZE

ANTENNCONNECT A

YE :VOL+

NO :

VOL –

(EZ SETUP mode)

4 Press

VOL (+)

. The tuner will automatically search for the broadcasting 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 canceled.

VOL

WA I TPLE EAS

AU18TO RGGAMMI NORP

TSOP:

VOL –

If you want to SETUP again, please refer to page 25 on SETUP.

To cancel EZ SETUP

Press

VOL (–)

Once EZ SETUP is completed, the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed.

Note:

• If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, please refer to page 26 for more

information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.

• It may be difficult to PRESET when the broadcasting signals are weak, the channel cycle frequency

is incorrect or the frequency jamming is occuring around the area. Please refer to pages 26 - 28 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.

Demo Mode

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

• To cancel DEMO mode, again press both

DOWN (

)

on the TV set.

CH UP (

)

and

DOWN (

CH UP (

)

on the TV

)

and

(On the Set)

button

CHANNEL

UP (

DOWN (

buttons

Example:

DEMO mode display

oem

ndd

SHARP

PMrio

CForm

SHARP

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 both

(

)

and

DOWN (

• 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.

)

on the TV set.

CH UP

)

FR NCAI S

ENGL I SH ESPAÑOL

LANGUAGE

SL EP TI MERE

120 RE AIMN

BL E SCREENU

PE SONAL PREF .R UN VER SAL P LUSI LANGUAGE

INGCH SET T

Language

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

1 Press

2 Press

3 Press

4 Press

5 Press

DOWN

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “SET UP”.

VOL (+)

(–)

to access SET UP mode, then press

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “LANGUAGE”.

VOL (+)

CH UP

(–)

to access LANGUAGE change mode.

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to select “ENGLISH”, “SPANISH

(ESPAÑOL)” or “FRENCH (FRANÇAIS)”.

VOL—VOL

CH UP

→

VOL—VOL

SL EP TI MERE VI DEO ADJUST

ELECTAUD IO S CAPT IONCLOSED

CONT ROLPARENT ENERGY SAVE SET UP

(MAIN MENU screen)

SL EP TI MERE VI DEO ADJUST

ELECTAUD IO S

CAPT IONCLOSED

CONT ROLPARENT ENERGY SAVE SET UP

(8)

(SET UP mode)

(LANGUAGE change mode)

IDIOMA

ENGL I SH ESPAÑOL FR NCAI S

6 Press

to exit.

Sleep Timer

L You can set the number of minutes for your TV to automatically turn off.

1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press VOL (+) or (–) to access TIMER SET mode.

VOL—VOL

→

3 Press VOL (+) or (–) to set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 4 Press MENU to exit.

VOL—VOL

→

Note:

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

SL EP TI MERE VIDEO ADJUST

ELECTAUD IO S CAPT IONCLOSED

CONTROLPARENT ENERGY SAVE SET UP

(MAIN MENU screen)

(TIMER SET mode)

SL EP T IMERE VIDEO ADJUST

ELECTAUDIO S

SET UP

CAPT IONCLOSED CONT ROLPARENT

ENERGY SA VE

Video Adjust

ICTUR

– +

P50ICTUR

– +

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.

1 Press 2 Press

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “VIDEO

ADJUST”.

→

3 Press

VOL (+)

(–)

to access PICTURE adjust mode.

VOL—VOL

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

ABCD

VOL

—

MENU MUTE

(MAIN MENU screen)

(PICTURE adjust mode)

VOL

CATV TV

DVD VCR

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

4 Press

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to select the desired mode.

(Refer to the diagram below.)

PICTURE

RESET

: CH UP (8)

5 Press

VOL (+)

TINT

FAVORITE COLOR

(–)

to adjust the setting.

COLOR

: CH DOWN (9)

6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to adjust other settings.

7 Press

to exit.

BRIGHT

SHARP

VOL—VOL

VOL UP (+) increase contrast

VOL DOWN (–) decrease contrast

SL EP T IMERE VIDEO ADJUST

ELECTAUDIO S

SET UP

CAPT IONCLOSED CONTROLPARENT

ENERGY SA VE

Audio Select

L MTS (MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND)

This circuit allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound.

1 Press 2 Press

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “AUDIO

SELECT”.

→

3 Press

4 Press

5 Press

Ex:

VOL (+)

(–)

to access AUDIO SELECT mode.

(–)

to select “STEREO”, “SAP” or “MONO”.

STEREO SAP MONO

to exit.

Actual screen indicating ON AIR when receiving STEREO broadcasts.

Actual channel number “← ON AIR” will appear next to STEREO or

SAP when receiving STEREO or SAP broadcasts.

VOL—VOL

(MAIN MENU screen)

AUD I O

(AUDIO SELECT mode)

REO

T IRON A

SSAE

MO O

(Channel call on screen)

SELECT

: SAPMTS

ON A

L You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available.

• Stereo broadcasts Live television transmission 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.)

L If stereo sound is difficult to hear.

• You can obtain clearer sound by manually switching to fixed monaural mode.

Note:

• Once MONO mode is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo broadcast. You must switch the mode back to STEREO if you want to hear stereo sound again.

• Selecting MTS while in the INPUT mode does not change the type of sound; in this case, sound is determined by the video source.

CAPT IONCLOSED

MOD E : CA P DATA : CH 1

TION

CAPT IONCLOSED

MOD E : CA P DATA : CH 1

TION

SL EP T IMERE VIDEO ADJUST

ELECTAUD I O S

SET UP

CAPT IONCLOSED CONTROLPARENT

ENERGY SA VE

Closed Caption

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 “

• 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.

Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.

Press

CAPTION”.

Press

” symbol to ensure that captions will be shown.

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “

VOL (+)

(–)

to access CLOSED CAPTION setting mode.

” mark to “CLOSED

→

VOL—VOL

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

ABCD

VOL

—

CATV TV

DVD VCR

VOL

MUTE

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

(MAIN MENU screen)

CAPT IONCLOSED

MOD E : CA P DATA : CH 1

TION

(CLOSED CAPTION setting mode)

Press

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “

” mark to either

“MODE” or “DATA”.

Press

MODE :

Press

VOL (+)

CAPTION

TEXT

OFF

to exit.

(–)

to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting.

DATA :

CH 1

CH 2

VOL—VOL

Note:

• If a broadcast has CLOSED CAPTION and the MUTE button is pressed, the set enters [CAPTION] 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 set.

• 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”.

Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)

L V-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 of TV programs includes two characters that contain information about the program’s MPAA rating and the TV 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

age

PG-13 PARENTAL STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate

base

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

• MPAA RATING (Example)

Example 1.

“PG-13” in the age based RATING is blocked, this will automatically block the high ratings “R”, “NC-17”, “X” also.

1. User setting 2. Block table

– – – – –

BLOCK

PG-13

BLOCK

NC-17

BLOCK

Note:

• MPAA RATING is only age based ratings.

[2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES

TV-Y (All children)

TV-Y7 (Direct to Older Children)

TV-G (General Audience)

age

TV-PG (Parental Guidance

base

Suggested)

TV-14 (Parents Strongly

Cautioned)

TV-MA (Mature Audience Only)

V : Content Rating can be set.

–

: Content Rating can not be set (not normally broadcast by TV station).

children.

for children under 13.

older movie’s data.Note:

not to

block not to

block Select

PG-13

age

base

NC-17

block auto-

block

RATING

Example 2.

“R” in the age based RATING is blocked, this will automatically block the high rating “NC-17”, “X” also.

1. User setting 2. Block table

– – – – –

PG-13

NC-17

– – – – –

BLOCK

age

base

content base

PG-13

NC-17

not to block

Select block

autoblock

AGE D L S V FV

(Sexually (Adult (Sexual (Violence) (Fantasy

Suggestive Language) Situation) Violence)

Dialog)

V ––––– V ––––V V –––––

VV V V V –

V – VVV –

Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)

TV–Y TV–Y7 TV–G TV–PG TV– 14 TV–MA

MENU : RET URN

–

–V::

BLOCK

VIE

VVVVVVVV

• TV-PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example)

Example 1.1 : Age Based setting

Go through all select ratings and select unblocked for “AGE”. This will automatically unblock everything.

Example 1.2 : Age Based setting

For “TV-G” select “BLOCK” for “AGE”. This will automatically block the higher age ratings “TV-PG”, “TV-14” and “TV-MA” as well as “TV-G”. Furthermore, the content ratings “D”, “L”, “S”, “V”, “FV” are automatically blocked as well for “TV-PG”, “TV-14” and “TV-MA” as well as “TV-G”.

Example 2.1 : Content Based setting

For “TV-PG”, “TV-14” and “TV-MA” select unblocked for each content ratings (“D”, “L”, “S”, “V”, “FV”) by leaving “AGE” unblocked for “TVPG”, “TV-14” and “TV-MA”. If you choose to unblock for each one in content base.

Example 2.2 : Content Based setting

Then for “TV-PG” and select “BLOCK” for only “V” (Violence). This will automatically block the higher ratings “TV-14-V” and “TV-MA-V” (“TV14” and “TV-MA” for Violence content only). Please note that with these settings blocking does NOT occur. If a program is rated only “TV-MA”; it must be rated “TV-MA-V” to be blocked.

TV–Y TV–Y7 TV–G TV–PG TV– 14 TV–MA

–

MENU : RET URN

–

V V

–

MENU : RET URN

–

MENU : RET URN

–

MENU : RET URN

–

–V::

–

VIE

–

BLOCK

–

– – –

VIE

– – –

–

BLOCK

–

– –

VVVV

–

VVVV

–

VVVVV

–

–V::

VIE

–

BLOCK

–

– – – –

VIE

–

–V::

BLOCK

– –

–

Example 3 : Reset an Age Based setting

For “TV-14” and select again “BLOCK” for “AGE”. This will again automatically block the content ratings “D”, “L”, “S”, “V”, “FV” for “TV-MA” as well as “TV-14”. Please note that the lower age rating “TV-PG” did not change from its previous settings.

Note:

• Content ratings can be modified but only in the combinations indicated by an 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.

• Changing a lower rating’s “AGE” setting to “BLOCK” automatically changes all higher ratings to “BLOCK” regardless of their previous settings.

• Any rating’s “AGE” set to unblocked must have its content settings individually set.

[3] ADDITIONAL MODE

Besides the above “MPAA RATINGS” and “TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES” new ratings system’s data can be downloaded when they become available. (See page 18.)

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