Sharp 25N-M100 User Manual

CONTENTS

model

25N-M100

Page

• Important Information .................................... 2 - 3

• Important Safeguards .................................... 3 - 4

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

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

• Antenna Connections ......................................... 6

• Quick Reference Control Operation .............. 7 - 9

• EZ SETUP during First Power On .................... 10

• Demo Mode ...................................................... 11

• Accessing Main Menu Without Remote ............ 11

• Language.......................................................... 11

• Sleep Timer ...................................................... 12

• Video Adjust...............................................12 - 13

• Closed Caption .......................................... 13 - 14

• Parent Control ........................................... 14 - 21

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guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR

artner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the

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• V-chip ..................................................... 14 - 21

• Energy Save ..................................................... 22

• Set Up ........................................................ 23 - 26

• EZ Setup ....................................................... 23

• Channel Setting......................................24 - 26

• Blue Screen ................................................... 26

• Using the Video and Audio Input Jacks ............ 27

• Before Calling for Service ..........................28 - 29

• Calling for Service ............................................ 28

• Limited Warranty............................................... 31

This operating manual includes basic

operating instructions in Spanish and French.

SPANISH is on page 8, 29.

FRENCH is on page 9.

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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

There are two important reasons for prompt warranty registration of your new SHARP television set,
using 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.

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.

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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.”

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.

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Important Information (Continued)

WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.

Important Safeguards

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

these intructions 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.

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 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.

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.

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

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Important Safeguards

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.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.

ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

15. 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.

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 power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.

17. Do not overload wall outlets and extension 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 covers may
expose 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 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.

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 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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(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC PART 250, PART H)

Supplied Accessories

Infrared Remote Control

Part Number : RRMCG1324CESA

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

Your 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.

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Antenna Connections

300-ohm
twin-lead

300-ohm
twin-lead

75-ohm coaxial

cable

IN OUT

VHF
ANTENNA

UHF
ANTENNA

COMBINER
(not supplied)

or

REAR OF TV

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:

1. A 75 ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type connector
that can easily be attached to a terminal without tools (not supplied).

The F-type connector should be finger tightened only.

2. A 300 ohm system is a flat “twin-lead” cable that can be attached
to a 75 ohm terminal through a 300-75 ohm ADAPTOR (not
supplied).

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 B. Separate VHF/UHF

75-ohm
coaxial
cable

or

VHF/UHF
ANTENNA

300/75-ohm
ADAPTOR
(not supplied)

VHF/UHF ANTENNA

300-ohm
twin-lead

REAR OF TV

F-type connector

75-ohm coaxial

cable (round)

300-ohm

twin-lead cable

(flat)

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

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

RF switch (not supplied)

NOTE:

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

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might be required.

OUT IN

Cable TV converter/

descrambler

(not supplied)

channel keys.

descrambler using the converter’s channel keys.

Two-set
signal
splitter
(not
supplied)

Cable TV Line

Quick Reference Control OperationQuick Reference Control Operation

Quick Reference Control Operation

L Location of Controls (ENGLISH)

Front Panel

VIDEO/AUDIO IN TERMINALS

POWER

Press → On.
Press again → Off.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

(+) 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.

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

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

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

• Press both at same time to

access MAIN MENU screen.

Infrared Transmitter Window

INPUT

Press → Switch to external video input
mode.
Press again → Switch to TV mode.
See page 27.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

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

See pages

•
presetting.

• Moves the “ ” mark of the MENU
screen.

MENU

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

DISPLAY

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

• Temporarily displays receiving
channel when in Closed Caption
mode.

24 - 26

for channel

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Referencia rápida de los controles de operación

L Ubicación de los controles (ESPAÑOL)

Front Delantero

TERMINALES DE ENTRADA

ALIMENTACION (POWER)

Pulsando → Enciende (On).
Pulsando nuevamente → Apaga (Off).

AUMENTO/DISMINUCION
DEL VOLUMEN (VOL)

(+) Aumenta el sonido.
(–) Disminuye el sonido.

Funciones basicas del control remoto

ALIMENTACION (POWER)

Pulsando

→

Pulsando nuevamente

TECLADO A DISTANCIA
(REMOTE KEYPAD)

Para tener acceso a cualquier
canal empleando las teclas.

RETORNO AL CANAL ANTERIOR
(FLASHBACK)

Para volver al canal anterior.

AUMENTO/DISMINUCION DEL
VOLUMEN (VOLUME UP/DOWN)

(+) Aumenta el sonido.
(–) Disminuye el sonido.

• En modo de MENU cambia o

SILENCIAMIENTO (MUTE)

Pulsando → Silencia el sonido.
Pulsando nuevamente → Restaura el
sonido.

• CLOSED CAPTION apparece auto-

Enciende (On).

→

Apaga (Off).

selecciona el ajuste del televisor.

máticamente cuando el sonido es
silenciado. Siempre y cuando la
transmisión tenga este señal.

ZONA DEL SENSOR DEL
MANDO A DISTANCIA

VIDEO/AUDIO

CANAL SUPERIOR/INFERIOR (CH)

(8) Selecciona el siguiente canal

superior.

(9) Selecciona el siguiente canal

inferior.

• Pulse los dos a la misma vez
para acceder a la pantalla de
MENU PRINCIPAL.

Ventanilla del transmisor de infrarrojos

ENTRADA (INPUT)

Pulsando → Cambia al modo de
entrada de video externo.
Pulsando nuevamente → Cambia al
modo de TV.

CANAL SUPERIOR/INFERIOR
(CHANNEL UP/DOWN)

(8) Selecciona el siguiente canal

superior.

(9) Selecciona el siguiente canal

inferior.

• En el modo de MENU, mueve la
marca “

MENU (MENU)

Pulsando → Accede al MENU PRIN­CIPAL.
Pulsando nuevamente → Sale del
MENU PRINCIPAL.

VISUALIZACION (DISPLAY)

Pulsando → Aparece el canal de
recepción por cuatro segundos.
Pulsando nuevamente → Elimina la
visualización.

• En el modo de “Closed Caption” se
muestra el canal de recepción por
un corto tiempo.

”.

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Quick Reference Control OperationRéférence rapide sur les commandes

L Emplacement des touches (FRANÇAIS)

Panneau Avant

PRISES D’ENTRÉE

ALIMENTATION (POWER)

Appuyer pour mettre sous tension.
Appuyer de nouveau pour mettre
hors tension.

AUGMENTATION/REDUCTION
DU VOLUME SONORE (VOL)

(+) Pour augmenter le volume du son.
(–) Pour diminuer le volume du son.

Fonctions de base de la télécommande

ALIMENTATION (POWER)

Appuyer pour mettre sous tension.
Appuyer de nouveau pour mettre hors
tension.

PAVE NUMERIQUE DE COMMANDE
A DISTANCE (REMOTE KEYPAD)

Sélectionne directement le canal voulu
sur le pavé numérique.

RETOUR (FLASHBACK)

Rappelle le canal regardé précédent.

AUGMENTATION/RÉDUCTION
DU VOLUME SONORE
(VOLUME UP/DOWN)

Pour augmenter le volume du son.

(+)
(–)

Pour diminuer le volume du son.

• Pour changer ou sélectionner les
réglages du téléviseur en mode
menu.

SOURDINE (MUTE)

Appuyer → Mise en sourdine du son.
Appuyer de nouveau → Rétablissement
du son.

• CLOSED CAPTION apparaît lorsque
le son est mis en sourdine.

ZONE DE DETECTION
DU CAPTEUR

VIDÉO/AUDIO

TOUCHES DES CANAUX
CROISSANT/DÉCROISSANT (CH)

(8)Sélectionne le canal supérieur

suivant.

(9)Sélectionne le canal inférieur

précedent.

• Appuyez sur les deux poussoirs
simultanément pour accéder á
l’écran du MENU PRINCIPAL.

Fenêtre d’émission du signal infrarouge

ENTRÉE (INPUT)

Appuyer pour sélectionner le mode
vidèo externe.
Appuyer de nouveau pour sélectionner
la télévision.

TOUCHE DES CANAUX
CROISSANT/DÉCROISSANT
(CHANNEL UP/DOWN)

(8)Sélectionne le canal supérieur

suivant.

(9)Sélectionne le canal inférieur

précédent.

• Déplace le curseur “
du MENU.

RÉGLAGE (MENU)

Appuyer → Accès au MENU PRINCIPAL.
Appuyer de nouveau → Sortie du MENU
PRINCIPAL.

AFFICHAGE (DISPLAY)

Appuyer pour afficher le canal reçu
pendant quatre secondes.
Appuyer de nouveau pour faire
disparaître le canal.

• Pour afficher temporairement le
canal reçu en le mode Sous-titres.

” sur l’écran

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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 6)
(3) Plug in the AC POWER cord to the wall outlet.

1 Press the

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

2 Press

(ESPAÑOL)” or “FRENCH (FRANÇAIS)”.

3 Press

POWER

CH UP

VOL (+)

button on the TV set or on the Remote Control

(On the Set)

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to select “ENGLISH”, “SPANISH

or

(–)

to access EZ SETUP mode.

(Remote Control)

POWER

VOLUME
(+)/(–)

CHANNEL
UP (8)/
DOWN (9)

MENU

(SELECT LANGUAGE mode)

(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

If you want to SETUP again, please refer to page

23 on SETUP.
To cancel EZ SETUP

VOL (–)

Press

.

.

VOL (–)

and it will be canceled.

5 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 24 for more

information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL MEMORY.

• It may be difficult to PRESET when the broadcasting signals are weak, or multiple stations are

received on the same channel. Please refer to pages 25 - 26 for more information on manually
memorizing additional channels using CHANNEL MEMORY.

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