Sharp 25N M180 User Manual

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CONTENTS

Page

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

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

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

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

• Antenna Connections ............................... 6 - 7

• Quick Reference Control Operation ........ 8 - 10

• EZ SETUP during First Power On ............... 11

• Demo Mode ................................................. 12

• Accessing Main Menu Without Remote ....... 12

• Language ..................................................... 12

• Sleep Timer.................................................. 13

• Video Adjust .......................................... 13 - 14

• Closed Caption ..................................... 14 - 15

• Parent Control ....................................... 15 - 25

• V-chip.................................................15 - 22

• View Timer ......................................... 23 - 25

model

25N-M180

Page

• Energy Save ................................................ 25

• Set Up ...................................................26 - 31

• EZ Setup ................................................... 26

• Channel Setting ................................. 27 - 29

• Blue Screen .............................................. 29

• Personal Preference .................................30

• Universal Plus Function ............................31

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

• Operation of Remote Control ................33 - 36

• Before Calling for Service .....................37 - 38

• Calling for Service ........................................ 37

• Limited Warranty.......................................... 39

This operating manual includes basic

operating instructions in Spanish and French.

SPANISH is on page 9, 38.

FRENCH is on page 10.

s an ENERGY STAR

NERGY STAR

trademark.

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guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR

artner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the

is a

U.S.

registered

6929 ME

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.

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, 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.

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 (Continued)

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.

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

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Supplied Accessories

100

ENTER

B C D

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

FLASHBACK

VOL

CATV

—

VOL

MENU MUTE

REW PLAY FF

VCR CH

STOP REC

PAUSE

Q1395SA

TV • VCR • CATV

Size AA

POWER

INPUT

DISPLAY

VCR

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

Dry Batteries

Infrared Remote Control

Part Number : RRMCG1395CESA

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

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 Ftype 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

F-type connector

75-ohm coaxial

cable (round)

300-ohm

twin-lead cable

(flat)

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 Antenna

VHF/UHF ANTENNA

75-ohm coaxial cable

300/75-ohm ADAPTOR (not supplied)

VHF/UHF ANTENNA

300-ohm twin-lead

B. Separate VHF/UHF

Antenna

VHF ANTENNA

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UHF ANTENNA

300-ohm twin-lead

75-ohm coaxial

cable

REAR OF TV

COMBINER (not supplied)

IN OUT

Antenna Connections

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/descrambler using the converter’s channel keys.

RF switch (not supplied)

Two-set

OUT IN

Cable TV converter/

descrambler

(not supplied)

signal splitter (not supplied)

Cable TV Line

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 OperationQuick 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.

SENSOR AREA FOR REMOTE CONTROL

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 four categories A, B, C and D. The channels can be accessed quickly by using these buttons. (See page 30.)

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.

TV-CATV MODE SELECT SWITCH

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

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

VCR

DISPLAY

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

FLASHBACK

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

VOL

—

MENU MUTE

REW PLAY FF

PAUSE

B C D

CATV

STOP REC

TV • VCR • CATV

ENTER

100

INPUT

VOL

VCR CH

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

DISPLAY

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

• Temporarily displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode.

INPUT

Press once → Switch to external video mode. Press again → Switch back to the original TV mode. See page 32.

ENTER

Used in some instances where a VCR or 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 - 29 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

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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.

ZONA DEL SENSOR DEL MANDO A DISTANCIA

Funciones Basicas Del Control Remoto

ALIMENTACION (POWER)

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

TECLADO A DISTANCIA (REMOTE KEYPAD)

Para tener acceso a cualquier canal empleando las teclas.

RETORNO AL CANAL ANTERIOR (FLASHBACK)

Para volver al canal anterior.

PREFERENCIAS PERSONALES

Con los botones Personal Preference puede programar sus programas favoritos utilizando las cuatro categorías A, B, C y D. Puede acceder a los canales rápidamente utilizando estos botones.

AUMENTO/DISMINUCION DEL VOLUMEN (VOLUME UP/DOWN)

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

• En modo de MENU cambia o selecciona el ajuste del televisor.

PREPARACION (MENU)

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

CONMUTADOR SELECTOR DE TELEVISOR/TV POR CABLE (TV-CATV)

En la posición TV, el mando envia los comandos de alimentación y selección de canales (botones de canal superior/inferior y de acceso aleatorio) a un televisor. En la posición CATV, envia los comandos de alimentación y selección de canales a un convertidor de TV por cable.

NOTA:

• Los botones que arriba pueden verse sombreados en el Control Remoto lucen en la oscuridad. Para usar el visor

del control remoto que luce en la oscuridad, colocarlo bajo una luz fluorescente u otra fuente luminosa.

• El material fosforescente no contiene elementos radiactivos ni tóxicos, de modo que su uso no representa ningún

peligro.

• El grado de iluminación variará de acuerdo con la potencia de la luz utilizada.

• El grado de iluminación irá decayendo con el tiempo y dependiendo de la temperatura.

• El tiempo necesario para cargar el visor fosforescente variará de acuerdo con la iluminación circundante.

• La luz del sol y la luz fluorescente son las más eficaces para la carga del visor.

POWER

VCR

DISPLAY

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

FLASHBACK

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

VOL

—

MENU MUTE

REW PLAY FF

PAUSE

B C D

CATV

STOP REC

TV • VCR • CATV

ENTER

100

INPUT

VOL

VCR CH

Q1395SA

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

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.

ENTRADA (INPUT)

Pulsando → Cambia al modo del vídeo externo. Pulsando otra vez → Vuelve al modo TV original.

INTRODUCIR (ENTER)

Se utiliza en algunos casos en los cuales un VCR o una Caja de Inversor de Cable requiere una orden “enter” después de seleccionar los canales, al usar el teclado a distancia.

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

”.

“

SILENCIAMIENTO (MUTE)

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

• CLOSED CAPTION aparece automáticamente cuando el sonido es silenciado. Siempre y cuando la transmisión tenga esta señal.

CONTROLES DEL VIDEO

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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.

ZONE DE DETECTION DU CAPTEUR

Fonctions de base de la télécommande

ALIMENTATION (POWER)

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

PAV É NUMÉRIQUE DE COMMANDE A DISTANCE (REMOTE KEYPAD)

Sélectionne directement le canal voulu sur le pavé numérique.

RETOUR (FLASHBACK)

Rappelle demier le canal regardé.

PRÉFÉRENCES PERSONNELLES

Grâce aux touches de préférence personnelle, vous pouvez programmer vos programmes préférés à l’aide des quatre catégories: A, B, C et D. Ces touches vous permettent d’accéder rapidement à ces canaux.

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.

RÉGLAGE (MENU)

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

SÉLECTEUR DE MODE TÉLÉVISION/ CÂBLOVISION (TV-CATV)

En position télévision (TV), permet de mettre le téléviseur sous/hors tension et de sélectionner ses canaux (touches de canaux en ordre croissant/décroissant et d’accès direct). En position câblovision (CATV), permet de mettre un convertisseur de téléviseur par câble sous/hors tension et de sélectionner ses canaux.

POWER

VCR

DISPLAY

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

FLASHBACK

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

VOL

—

MENU MUTE

REW PLAY FF

PAUSE

B C D

CATV

STOP REC

TV • VCR • CATV

ENTER

100

INPUT

VOL

VCR CH

REMARQUE :

• Les boutons ombrés de la télécommande illustrés ci-dessus brillent dans l’obscurité lorsque la télécommande a

été placée sous une ampoule fluorescente ou toute autre source lumineuse.

• Le matériau phosphorescent n’est absolument pas toxique ou radioactif. Il peut donc être utilisé en toute sécurité.

• Le degré d’illumination variera en fonction de l’intensité de la source d’éclairage.

• Le degré d’illumination diminuera avec le temps, en fonction de la température.

• Le temps requis pour charger les touches phosphorescentes dépendra de l’éclairage environnant.

• Les rayons directs du soleil et les luminaires fluorescents constituent les meilleures sources de chargement des

touches phosphorescentes.

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

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 mode sous-titrage.

ENTRÉE (INPUT)

Appuyer pour sélectionner le mode vidéo externe. Appuyer de nouveau pour revenir au mode TV initial.

ENTRER (ENTER)

Parfois utilisée lorsqu’un magnétoscope ou un convertisseur nécessite l’introduction d’une commande “enter” après la sélection de canaux à l’aide du pavé numérique de commande à distance.

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

(8)Sélectionne le canal supérieur

suivant.

(9)Sélectionne le canal inférieur

précedént.

• Déplace le curseur “ 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.

” sur l’écran du

COMMANDE DU MAGNÉTOSCOPE

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EZ SETUP during First Power On

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

100

POWER

VCR

MENU MUTE

CATV TV

FLASHBACK

DISPLAY

INPUT

B C D

ENTER

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

VOL

—

VOL

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

POWER

button on the TV set or on the Remote Control to turn on the TV. The SELECT LANGUAGE mode will be displayed.

2 Press

CH UP

(8) or

(On the Set)

DOWN

(9) to select “ENGLISH”, “SPANISH

(Remote Control)

(ESPAÑOL)” or “FRENCH (FRANÇAIS)”.

3 Press

VOL (+)

(–)

to access EZ SETUP mode.

POWER

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

(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

VOL (–)

and it will be canceled.

If you want to SETUP again, please refer to page 26 on SETUP.

To cancel EZ SETUP

Press

VOL (–)

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 28 for

more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.

• It may be difficult to PRESET all channels in an area when the broadcasting signals are weak,

or multiple stations are received on the same channel. Please refer to pages 28 - 29 for more information on manually memorizing additional channels using CHANNEL MEMORY.

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Demo Mode

• To quickly learn more about the TV set, press and hold for more than

CH UP

three seconds both set will go into DEMO mode and briefly explain the various features.

(8) and

• To cancel DEMO mode, again press both

on the TV set.

DOWN

(9) on the TV set. The TV

CH UP

(8) and

DOWN

(9)

(On the set)

Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control

• If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most

CH UP

settings via the MAIN MENU screen when you press both

DOWN

and

(9) on the TV set.

(8)

• Some features of your TV Set will not be accessible without the

Remote Control. If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Authorized Servicer by calling 1-800-BE-SHARP for a replacement.

(On the set)

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

UP”.

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(MAIN MENU screen)

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “SET

3 Press

4 Press

5 Press

6 Press

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VOL (+) or (–)

DOWN

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

VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

(ESPAÑOL)” or “FRENCH (FRANÇAIS)”.

to access SET UP mode, then press

to access LANGUAGE change mode.

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to select “ENGLISH”, “SPANISH

to exit.

CH UP

→

(8)

BL E SCREENU PE S RNOALP F.ER UN VERSAL PLUSI LA

GUAGEN

CH SET T ING

(SET UP mode)

(LANGUAGE change mode)

MENU MUTE

CATV TV

A B C D

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

VOL

—

VOL

Sleep Timer

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

1 Press 2 Press

to access MAIN MENU screen.

VOL (+) or (–)

to access TIMER SET mode.

→

(MAIN MENU screen)

3 Press

4 Press

NOTE:

VOL (+) or (–)

to exit.

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

→

(TIMER SET mode)

• 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.

Video Adjust

Description of Adjustment Items

Selected Item VOL UP (+) button VOL DOWN (–) button

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

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “VIDEO

ADJUST”.

→

(MAIN MENU screen)

3 Press

4 Press

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VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

to access PICTURE adjust mode.

(8) or

DOWN

(Refer to the diagram below.)

(PICTURE adjust mode)

(9) to select the desired mode.

Video Adjust (Continued)

5 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

to adjust the setting.

6 Repeat steps 4 - 5 to adjust other settings. 7 Press

to exit.

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.

” symbol to ensure that captions will be shown.

VOL UP(+) increase contrast

VOL DOWN (–) decrease contrast

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

A B C D

VOL

MENU MUTE

VOL

—

CATV TV

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU

1 Press 2 Press

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “CLOSED

CAPTION”.

3 Press

4 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

(8) or

to access CLOSED CAPTION setting mode.

DOWN

“MODE” or “DATA”.

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→

(MAIN MENU screen)

(CLOSED CAPTION setting mode)

(9) to move the “ ” mark to either

Closed Caption (Continued)

5 Press

6 Press

NOTE:

• If a broadcast has CLOSED CAPTION and the

• Closed Caption may malfunction (white blocks, strange characters, etc.) if signal conditions are poor

• If any button is pressed to call up the ON SCREEN DISPLAY while viewing a CLOSED CAPTION

• When viewing in TEXT mode, if no TEXT broadcast is being received, for some programs the screen

VOL (+) or (–)

MODE :

mode automatically. Pressing

or if there are problems at the broadcast source. This does not necessarily indicate a problem with your set.

broadcast, the closed captions will disappear momentarily.

may become dark and blank. Should this occur, set the Closed Caption mode to “OFF”.

to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting.

DATA :

to exit.

MUTE

again will return the set to its previous condition.

MUTE

button is pressed, the set enters [CAPTION]

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

base

• MPAA RATING (Example) Example 1.

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

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PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for

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

children.

children under 13.

older movie’s data.Note:

Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)

Example 2.

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

NOTE:

• MPAA RATING is only age-based ratings.

[2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES

Content Base

RATING

Age

TV-Y (All children)  — — ——— TV-Y7 (Direct to  ————

Older Children)

Age

TV-G (General  — — ———

Base

Audience) TV-PG (Parental —

Guidance Suggested) TV-14 (Parents —

Strongly Cautioned) TV-MA (Mature  — —

Audience Only)

DLSVFV

(Sexually (Adult (Sexual (Violence) (Fantasy

Suggestive Language) Situation) Violence)

Dialog)

 : Content Rating can be set.

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

• 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”, “TV-MA” and “TV-G”. Furthermore, the content ratings “D”, “L”, “S”, “V”, “FV” are automatically blocked as well for “TV-PG”, “TV-14” and “TV- MA” in addition to “TV-G”.

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AGE D L S V FV TV-Y  ––––– : VIEW TV-Y7  ––––: BLOCK TV-G  ––––– TV-PG – TV-14 – TV-MA  –  –

MENU : RETURN

AGE D L S V FV TV-Y  ––––– : VIEW TV-Y7  ––––: BLOCK TV-G  ––––– TV-PG – TV-14 – TV-MA  –  –

MENU : RETURN

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

100

MENU MUTE

FLASHBACK

A B C D

ENTER

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

VOL

—

VOL

Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)

Example 2.1 : Content-Based setting

For “TV-PG”, “TV-14” and “TV-MA” select unblocked (“– – – –”) for each content rating but leave "AGE" blocked for “TV-PG” and “TV-14” only.

Example 2.2 : Content-Based setting

For “TV-PG”, select "BLOCK" for only “V” (Violence).

This will automatically block the higher ratings “TV-14-V” and “TV-MA-V” (“TV-14” 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.

Example 3 : Reset an Age-Based setting

For “TV-14”, select “BLOCK” for "AGE".

This will again automatically block the content ratings “D”, “L”, “S”, “V”, “FV” for “TV-MA” in addition to “TV-14”.

Please note that the lower age rating “TV-PG” did not change

AGE D L S V FV TV-Y  –––––  : VIEW TV-Y7  ––––: BLOCK TV-G  –– ––– TV-PG – TV-14 – TV-MA  – –

MENU : RETURN

AGE D L S V FV TV-Y  ––––– : VIEW TV-Y7  ––––: BLOCK TV-G  ––––– TV-PG – TV-14 – TV-MA  – –

MENU : RETURN

AGE D L S V FV TV-Y  –––––  : VIEW TV-Y7  ––––: BLOCK TV-G  –– ––– TV-PG – TV-14 – TV-MA  –  –

MENU : RETURN

from its previous settings.

NOTE:

• Content ratings can be modified but only in the combinations indicated by “” 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 systems data can be downloaded when they become available. (See page 21.)

L HOW TO SET V-CHIP

[1] MPAA RATING

1 Press

to access MAIN MENU screen.

REMOTE KEYPAD

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

(MAIN MENU screen)

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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)

MP AA TV GUIDELINES

AD : OF FDO

NLO

STATUS :OFF

2 Press

3 Press

4 Press

5 Press

CH UP (8)

“PARENT CONTROL”.

VOL (+)

press

VOL (+)

CH UP (8)

then press BLOCK, “PG-13”, “R”, “NC-17” and “X” are automatically blocked.

(–)

VOL (+)

DOWN (9)

to access PARENT CONTROL mode, then

to access V-CHIP select mode.

to access “MPAA RATING”.

DOWN (9)

(–)

to select BLOCK. If you set “PG” to

to move the “ ” mark to

to move the “ ” mark to "PG",

→

(PARENT CONTROL mode)

(V-CHIP select mode)

6 Repeat pressing

NOTE:

Example:

• If you set “G” to BLOCK, all RATINGS are automatically blocked.

• If you set “X” to BLOCK, “G”, “PG”, “PG-13”, “R” and “NC-17” are not blocked.

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to return V-CHIP select mode exit.

Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)

[2] TV GUIDELINES

1 Repeat steps 1 - 3 of [1] MPAA RATING. 2 Press

CH UP (8)

GUIDELINES”.

DOWN (9)

to move the “ ” mark to “TV

3 Press

4 To change CONTENT SETTING, press

VOL (+)

(–)

to access TV GUIDELINES mode.

CH UP (8)

DOWN (9)

to move the “ ” to the desired rating and then press or

(–)

to select.

VOL (+)

→

5 Press

CH UP (8)

DOWN (9)

content and then press or unblock (“ - - - - ”).

to move the “ ” to the desired

VOL (+)

(–)

to select either “BLOCK”

→

6 Press

to return to TV GUIDES mode.

7 Repeat steps 4 - 5 until all ratings and their contents are set.

8 When done, press

to exit.

AGE D L S V FV TV-Y  ––––– : VIEW TV-Y7  ––––: BLOCK TV-G  ––––– TV-PG – TV-14  –  – TV-MA  –  –

MENU : RETURN

(TV GUIDELINES mode)

TV-PG AGE BLOCK

D — — — — L — — — — S — — — — V — — — —

FV BLOCK

MENU : RETURN

(CONTENT SETTING mode)

AGE D L S V FV TV-Y  ––––– : VIEW TV-Y7  ––––: BLOCK TV-G  ––––– TV-PG – TV-14  –  – TV-MA  –  –

MENU : RETURN

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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)

[3] ACTIVATE ON TO TURN ON V-CHIP BLOCK

1 Press

CH UP (8)

“STATUS”, then press

DOWN (9)

VOL (+)

to move the “ ” mark to

(–)

to activate ON the V-CHIP

BLOCK. (If STATUS is OFF, V-CHIP BLOCK will not be operated.)

→

2 Press

3 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the

4 Press

L To cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK screen while V-CHIP BLOCK has been activated.

, then “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed.

REMOTE KEYPAD

and SECRET No. is registered.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

ENTER

100

1 “V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED” will be displayed if you watch

the program with Program Rating data the same as you configured.

NOTE:

•“V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED” will not be displayed if STATUS is not configured to “ON”.

2 Press

3 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the

, then “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed.

REMOTE KEYPAD

, then V-CHIP BLOCK will temporarily be canceled. If the wrong SECRET No. is chosen, “SECRET No. IS INCORRECT” will be displayed. Input the SECRET No. again in this case.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

ENTER

100

NOTE:

• If you change Power from OFF to ON, then V-CHIP BLOCK will be activated ON again.

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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)

L To change the V-CHIP BLOCK setting. (Secret No. is registered.)

1 Repeat steps 1 - 3 of [1] MPAA RATING, then “INPUT SECRET

No.” will be displayed.

2 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the

and the V-CHIP select mode will be displayed. Repeat configuration of the V-CHIP BLOCK.

REMOTE KEYPAD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

ENTER

100

L If you intend to change or have forgotten your Secret No., clear the original Secret No. and

set up a new one.

1 Repeat steps 1 - 3 of [1] MPAA RATING, or 1 - 2 of [L To cancel

the V-CHIP BLOCK screen while V-CHIP BLOCK has been activated ], then “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed.

2 Press and hold both

simultaneously until the message “INPUT SECRET No.” disappears.

3 Press

VOL (+)

two times to exit.

and

CH DOWN (9)

on the TV set

(On the set)

VOL

VOL(+) / CH DOWN(9)

9CH8

[3]-A. Additional mode (DOWNLOAD)

There will be an additional new rating system. In that case, please set up as follows. Subsequently the new rating system will set up automatically.

1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of [1] MPAA RATING. 2 Press

CH UP (8)

“DOWNLOAD”.

DOWN (9)

to move the “ ” mark to

3 Press

4 Repeat pressing

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VOL (+)

(–)

to “DOWNLOAD : ON”.

to exit.

C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+

INDIV

B:LOCK

—: ————

B:LOCK

—: ————

B:LOCK

—: ————

IDUAL BL

MENU : RE TUR N

OCK

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

100

MENU MUTE

FLASHBACK

A B C D

ENTER

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

VOL

—

VOL

Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)

L DOWNLOAD V-CHIP DATA

REMOTE KEYPAD

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

1 If you watch the program with “New Rating System Data”,

DOWNLOAD screen will be displayed.

(DOWNLOAD screen)

2 DOWNLOAD screen will disappear, if DOWNLOAD is finished.

NOTE:

• DOWNLOAD would not be started if you don’t watch the program with “New Rating System Data”.

[3]-B. Additional mode (Example)

1 Repeat steps 1 - 2 of [3] Additional mode. 2 Press

CH UP (8)

DOWN (9)

English Ratings”, then press

to move the “ ” mark to “Cdn.

VOL (+)

(–)

→

(After downloading the rating data)

3 You can select “BLOCK” or “– – – – –” (unblock) from each RATING

mode by pressing

CH UP (8)

DOWN (9)

and

VOL (+)

(–)

(ENGLISH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK mode)

4 You can select “BLOCK” or “– – – – –” (unblock) from each RATING

mode by pressing if you select “Cdn. French Ratings” in step 2.

NOTE:

• In additional mode

Including two types (English mode, French mode), altogether you are able to download four kinds of mode.

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CH UP (8)

DOWN (9)

and

VOL (+)

(–)

(FRENCH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK mode)

VEWT

––H

IIMER

––M

OFF

STATU

VEWINGITIME

TIME

––H ––M

S:OFF

IP BLOCK

V –C

TIMER

VIE

PARENT CONTROL

VIWTIMER

ST TAUS

ITIME

:OFF

EGN

––––H

OFF TIME

– – –

–

NI PUT SECRET No .

Parent Control (VIEW TIMER)

L VIEW TIMER

This function allows you to restrict TV viewing time and also allows you to control TV usage. This function is to prevent your children from watching too much TV.

VIEWING TIME (an accumulative timer: counts only the time duration acquired while the TV is on.)

• VIEWING TIME can be set from 30M (30 minutes) to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals.

OFF TIME (Restricts TV watching after the VIEWING TIME reaches zero.)

• OFF TIME can be set from 30M (30 minutes) to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals.

STATUS (ON/OFF setting of VIEW TIMER)

L How to set VIEW TIMER.

1 Press 2 Press

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “PARENT

CONTROL”.

3 Press 4 Press

VOL (+) or (–) CH UP

(8) or

to access PARENT CONTROL mode.

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “VIEW

TIMER”.

5 Press

6 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

(8) or

to access “VIEW TIMER”.

DOWN

(9) to select “VIEWING TIME” and

“OFF TIME”. For each selection, press the the time duration.

7 Press

CH UP

VOL (+) or (–)

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to select “STATUS”. Press the

to turn ON the “VIEWING TIMER”. (If STATUS is

OFF, VIEW TIMER is not operated)

→

VOL (+) or (–)

→

to set

TIMER V I DEO ADJ UST

PARENT CONTROL ENERGY SAVE SET UP

CAPT IONCLOSED

(MAIN MENU screen)

(PARENT CONTROL mode)

VEWT

IIMER

VEWINGITIME

00M

TIME

OFF

––H ––M

STATU

S:OFF

VEWT

IIMER

VEWINGITIME

00M

TIME

OFF

5H 00M

STATU

S:ON

8 Press

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. “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed.

2 3 4

NI PUT SECRET No .

RRECT

INC

S ECRET No . I S

TMEO

–

IVER

IPUT ESNCRET

No .

–––

TMEOIVER

IPUT ESNCRET

No .

****

Parent Control (VIEW TIMER Continued)

9 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the 10Press

, and SECRET No. is registered.

REMOTE KEYPAD

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

ENTER

→

100

Example:

• To restrict anybody from watching the TV for 5 hours, after watching the TV for 2 hours, your settings would look like this:

• They can choose to watch the 2 hours of TV however they wish. For example, they could watch 1 hour of TV, turn TV off for 30 minutes, then turn TV on and watch the remaining 1 hour on the VIEWING TIMER.

L To change the VIEW TIMER settings. (SECRET No. is registered)

1 Repeat “How to set VIEW TIMER” steps and select

“PARENT CONTROL VIEW TIMER” during step

3. Press will be displayed.

2 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the

KEYPAD

will be displayed. Repeat step 5 - 6.

NOTE:

• When you choose the correct SECRET No., the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed. If the wrong SECRET No. is chosen, “SECRET No. IS INCORRECT” is displayed. Input the SECRET No. again in this case.

VOL (+) or (–)

, and “INPUT SECRET No.”

REMOTE

, and the VIEW TIMER access screen

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

ENTER

100

VEWT

IIMER

VEWINGITIME

00M

TIME

OFF

5H 00M

STATU

S:ON

NI PUT SECRET No .

–

– – –

IPUT ESNCRETNo .

****

L To cancel the VIEW TIMER (While the TV set is OFF but the

VIEW TIMER is set)

1 Turn on TV; a blue screen message “TIME OVER” will appear. If

you do nothing, the TV will turn off in approximately 30 seconds.

2 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the

KEYPAD

SECRET No., the VIEW TIMER is canceled. If the wrong SECRET No. is chosen, “SECRET No. IS INCORRECT” is displayed. Input the

. When you choose the correct

REMOTE

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

SECRET No. again in this case.

L To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the SECRET No.

(When you forget the SECRET No.)

1 Repeat “How to set VIEW TIMER” steps and

select “PARENT CONTROL VIEW TIMER” during step 3. Press No.” will be displayed.

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VOL (+) or (–)

, and “INPUT SECRET

ENTER

100

NI PUT SECRET No .

–

– – –

:OFF

EN REGYSAVE

:ON

EN REGYSAVE

MENU MUTE

CATV TV

A B C D

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

VOL

—

VOL

Parent Control (VIEW TIMER Continued)

2 Press and hold both

VOL (+)

and

CH DOWN

(9) on the TV set

simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed. Now you can cancel the VIEW TIMER settings or can change the SECRET No. while “INPUT SECRET No.” is displayed.

L Notice of Remaining VIEWING TIME

•

For every 30 minute interval, the “remaining time” will be displayed for four seconds. For the last five minutes, the “remaining time” will be displayed every minute.

•“0 REMAIN” will be displayed for 10 seconds just before the VIEWING TIME is completed.

Energy Save

L This feature lets you lower the power consumption of your

TV set which in turn saves you money and minimizes the impact on the environment. When this feature is turned on, it reduces the brightness of the TV to a level that consumes approximately 20 percent less energy than when the feature is turned off.

The reduction in brightness will be less noticeable under low room lighting conditions.

1 Press 2 Press

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

“ENERGY SAVE”.

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to

→

(On the set)

VOL

VOL(+) / CH DOWN(9)

VIEWING TIME

TIMER V I DEO ADJ UST

PARENT CONT RO L ENERGY SAVE SET UP

VIEWING TIME

30M

05M

REMAIN

CAPT IONCLOSED

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

REMAIN

3 Press

4 Press

5 Press

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VOL (+) or (–)

to exit.

to access ENERGY SAVE select mode.

to select “ON”.

(MAIN MENU screen)

(ENERGY SAVE select mode)

TIMER

SET UP

V I DEO ADJ UST

CAPT IONCLOSED PARENT CONTROL ENERGY SAVE

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

100

MENU MUTE

FLASHBACK

A B C D

ENTER

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

VOL

—

VOL

Set Up

L EZ SETUP

By operating the channel presetting functions, you can preset your TV to the desired channels for viewing.

1 Press 2 Press

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “SET

UP”.

→

3 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

to access SET UP mode, then press

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “CH SETTING”.

→

4 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

to access CH SETTING mode.

REMOTE KEYPAD

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

(MAIN MENU screen)

BL E SCREENU PE S RNOALP F.ER UN VERSAL PLUSI LA

GUAGEN

CH SE T T I NG

(SET UP mode)

EZ SE PTU AI /CABLER CH SE ARCH CH MEMORY

5 Press

6 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

VOL (+)

to access EZ SETUP mode.

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 (–)

. Search will be

canceled.

To cancel EZ SETUP

Press

VOL (–)

7 Once EZ SETUP is completed, the lowest channel number

memorized will be displayed.

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(CH SETTING mode)

OR CA B L E .

TSART SETUP?ZE

ANTENNCONNE CT A

YE : VOL+

NO :

VOL –

(EZ SETUP mode)

WA I TPLE EAS

AU18TO RGGAMM I NORP

TSOP:

VOL –

Set Up (Continued)

L CHANNEL SETTING

If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channel.

1 Press 2 Press

3 Press 4 Press

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

(8) or

SETTING”.

5 Press

6 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

(8) or

“AIR/CABLE”, then press mode.

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “SET UP”.

to access SET UP mode.

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “CH

to access CH SETTING mode.

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to the

VOL (+) or (–)

to access AIR/CABLE

→

TIMER V I DEO ADJ UST

PARENT CONTROL ENERGY SAVE SET UP

CAPT IONCLOSED

(MAIN MENU screen)

BL E SCREENU PE S RNOALP F.ER

UN VERSAL PLUSI

GUAGEN

CH SE T T I NG

(SET UP mode)

EZ SE PTU

AI /CABLER CH SE ARCH CH MEMORY

(CH SETTING mode)

EZ SE PTU

AI /CABLER CH SE ARCH CH MEMORY

(CH SETTING mode)

7 Press

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to the

desired mode.

AIR

8 Press

CABLE STD

to exit.

CABLE HRC CABLE IRC

NOTE:

• Receivable channels of your TV set are: AIR channels: CABLE channels:

VHF: 2 through 13. 1 (HRC and IRC mode only) UHF: 14 through 69. 2 through 125 (STD, HRC and IRC)

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AI /CABLER

ABLE STD AB L E HRCC ABLE I RCC

(AIR/CABLE mode)

Set Up (Continued)

L Saving broadcast TV channels into memory.

1.1 Press

1.2 Press

1.3 Press

1.4 Press

to access MAIN MENU screen, then press move the “

CH UP

VOL (+) or (–)

mode, then press to move the “

VOL (+) or (–)

SETTING screen.

CH UP

the “

” mark to “CH SEARCH”, then press

VOL (+) or (–)

mode.

(8) or

” mark to “SET UP”.

to access SET UP

CH UP

” mark to “CH SETTING”.

(8) or

to access CH SEARCH

(8) or

to access CH

DOWN

(9) to

DOWN

(9) to move

(9)

→

EZ SE PTU AI /CABLER CH SE ARCH CH MEMORY

(CH SETTING mode)

START

2.1 Press

STOP

2.2 Press

2.3 Press

L Adding weak or additional channels or erasing unwanted channels from TV memory.

1.1 Press

1.2 Press

1.3 Press

2.1 Press

2.2 Use

VOL (+)

through all available channels in your area and add them into the TV’s memory.

VOL (–)

the current channel and will not add any higher channels.

screen, then press to move the “

VOL (+) or (–)

mode, then press to move the “

VOL (+) or (–)

SETTING mode, then press

DOWN

or “CH MEMORY”.

VOL (+) or (–)

MEMORY.

CH UP

KEYPAD

to add or erase.

. The tuner will search

. CH SEARCH will stop at

to exit.

to access MAIN MENU

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

REMOTE

(9)

(8)

” mark to “SET UP”.

to access SET UP

CH UP

” mark to “CH SETTING”.

(8) or

to access CH

CH UP

(9) to move the “ ” mark to

to access CH

(8) or

DOWN

to select each desired channel

(9) or

(STOP)

(START)

→

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

(CH SEARCH screen)

EZ SE PTU AI /CABLER CH SE ARCH CH MEMORY

(CH SETTING mode)

ENTER

100

2.3 Press

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VOL (+)

TV’s memory or press a channel from the TV’s memory.

to add a channel to the

VOL (–)

to erase

MENU MUTE

CATV TV

A B C D

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

VOL

—

VOL

:OFF

BL EUSCREEN

Set Up (Continued)

2.4 Press

HMEMORY

AIR

(CH MEMORY

unmemorized channel)

to exit.

D+:

ADTO

VOL (+)

To add channel 12 to

the TV memory

VOL (–)

To erase channel 12 from the TV memory

CH MEMORY

AIR

ESTO AR

(CH MEMORY

E –:

memorized channel)

NOTE:

• If you press

VOL (+)

again while in the CH SEARCH mode, auto-program will start again, and the

previously memorized channels will be lost.

L BLUE SCREEN

Automatically turns the screen blue if a broadcast signal is not received.

1 Press 2 Press

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “SET

UP”.

→

3 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

to access SET UP mode.

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

TIMER V I DEO ADJ UST

PARENT CONTROL ENERGY SAVE SET UP

CAPT IONCLOSED

(MAIN MENU screen)

BL E SCREENU PE S RNOALP F.ER UN VERSAL PLUSI

GUAGEN

CH SE T T I NG

(SET UP mode)

4 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

to access BLUE SCREEN select mode.

(BLUE SCREEN select mode)

5 Press

6 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

to exit.

to select “ON”.

BL EUSCREEN

:ON

NOTE:

• Poor reception due to weak signals, or too much noise might activate the BLUE SCREEN function despite the presence of a broadcast signal. To continue watching TV under these conditions, switch the BLUE SCREEN “OFF”.

• While VCR input mode is selected, the BLUE SCREEN will not be shown on your TV even if the BLUE SCREEN is turned on.

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.PE SRONALPREF

––– ––– ––– –––

ABCD

––– ––– ––– –––

TIMER

SET UP

V I DEO ADJ UST

CAPT IONCLOSED PARENT CONTROL ENERGY SAVE

Set Up (Continued)

L PERSONAL PREFERENCE

By setting the PERSONAL PREFERENCE channels in advance, you can select your favorite channels easily.

1 Press 2 Press

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “SET

UP”.

→

3 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

PREFERENCE”.

to access SET UP mode, then press

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “PERSONAL

→

4 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

to select PERSONAL PREFERENCE in which you can program four favorite channels, in four different categories. (total of 16 channels)

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

FLASHBACK

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

A B C D

VOL

—

MENU MUTE

ENTER

100

VOL

REMOTE KEYPAD

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

(MAIN MENU screen)

BL E SCREENU PE S RNOALP F.ER UN VERSAL PLUSI LA

GUAGEN

CH SE T T I NG

(PERSONAL PREFERENCE select mode)

5 Press

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to the

desired position.

6 Press

REMOTE KEYPAD

on the Remote to input the CHANNEL

Number into the memory.

Example:

125 — Press “100” followed by “2” and then “5”.

7 Repeat steps 4 - 6 to input the next CHANNEL Number. 8 Press

L To select the PERSONAL PREFERENCE channel.

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to exit.

If the channels are memorized as shown to the right, press the Remote’s “A” button to select the Channels below.

125 25 40 4

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

ENTER

100

PE SRONALPREF.

ABCD

––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– –––

PE SRONALPREF

ABCD

125 ––– ––– –––

––– ––– –––

–––

––– ––– –––

–––

––– ––– –––

–––

PE SRONALPREF

ABCD

125 85 38 –––

25 123 30 ––– 40 55 ––– –––

4 ––– ––– –––

–––

MENU MUTE

CATV TV

A B C D

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

VOL

—

VOL

Set Up (Continued)

L UNIVERSAL PLUS FUNCTION

VCR input mode will be selected automatically by pressing VCR PLAY button on UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL.

1 Press 2 Press

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ”

mark to “SET UP”.

→

3 Press

4 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

to access SET UP mode.

(8) or

DOWN

mark to “UNIVERSAL PLUS”.

(9) to move the “ ”

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

TIMER V I DEO ADJ UST

PARENT CONTROL ENERGY SAVE SET UP

CAPT IONCLOSED

(MAIN MENU screen)

BL E SCREENU PE S RNOALP F.ER UN VERSAL PLUSI LA

GUAGEN

CH SE T T I NG

(SET UP mode)

BL E SCREENU PE S RNOALP F.ER UN VERSAL PLUSI LA

GUAGEN

CH SE T T I NG

5 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

to access UNIVERSAL PLUS

select mode.

6 Press

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to select the “CH3,

CH4”, “INPUT” or “OFF”. Set model to the input in which your VCR is

connected. If done through RF, select either channel 3 or 4 to match the setting of the VCR.

7 Press

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to exit.

UN VIERSALPLUS

CH 4

INPUT

OFF

VCR CH 3

(UNIVERSAL PLUS select mode)

UN VIERSALPLUS

CH 4

INPUT

OFF

VCR CH 3

Using the Video and Audio Input Jacks

L Connecting video equipment for playback of video material.

• When the television is connected to video equipment as shown below, the material being played back on the video equipment can be seen on the television screen.

Connecting video device equipped with video output terminal.

CONNECTIONS

VIDEO EQUIPMENT

Camcorder

To VIDEO OUTPUT

To AUDIO OUTPUT

TV Game

VCR

L To watch video material playback.

INPUT

• Press the Remote’s want to playback is connected.

• The external VIDEO INPUT mode will change as follows each time the

AIR - INPUT

or (Front)

CABLE

to select VIDEO INPUT mode to which the video equipment you

(Front connection

terminals of TV)

INPUT

is pressed.

• INPUT mode can be selected by pressing either the the TV is set to the highest channel stored in memory, or by pressing the

CH UP

(8) on the TV remote control when

CH DOWN

(9) when

it is set to the lowest channel.

NOTE:

• When connecting video or audio equipment to the television, be sure that the power is turned off in order to prevent damage to either the television or the equipment being connected.

• It is the intent of SHARP that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright law of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

• For detailed information on the connection and use of auxiliary equipment, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment being used.

• The connection cords can be obtained from your local video store.

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Operation of Remote Control

L Universal Remote Control

With the purchase of your television set you also have received the latest innovation in remote control technology. With its easy-touse push button keyboard, your Remote can control your television set and most infrared remote controlled VCRs and cable TV converters as well.

NOTE:

• Depending on the model, year produced, brand and type of VCR, some models may not be compatible with the remote control.

• Some brands of VCR or Cable TV converter Box may not enable channel selection until the ENTER is pressed.

Example:

When you select channel 24, (1) Press REMOTE KEYPAD “2”. (2) Press REMOTE KEYPAD “4”. (3) Press ENTER. For detailed information on the use of the VCR or Cable TV converter Box refer to their operating manuals.

L Using Your Remote With Your TV

After installing the batteries, set the

TV-CATV

on the remote to the TV position. (If you can change the channel of the TV by pressing

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) on the Remote

Control, it is in the TV position.)

L “Identifying” Remote VCR and Cable TV

Converters

Your Remote Control has been set at the factory to operate your TV and many remote control VCRs and Cable Converters. However, in some cases an easy one-time set-up step may be necessary before the Remote will operate accessory VCRs and Cable Converters.

• In this set-up step, the Remote locates and memorizes the remote control transmitter code for the VCR or Cable Converter.

• Once “identified”, the Remote sends the proper remote signals to operate your accessory.

• This identify step will not have to be repeated until power to the Remote is interrupted due to a battery failure.

L Using Your Remote Control With A VCR

Once you make certain the Remote Control has “identified” your remote controlled VCR, the Remote Control is ready to operate your unit. The various VCR function buttons on the Remote Control will not operate your VCR if those features are not already found on your unit.

• All VCR buttons will operate whether the Remote Control is in TV or CATV modes.

• For detailed information on the use of the VCR, refer to the operation manual of the VCR.

VCR POWER

Press to turn the VCR on and off.

PLAY

Press to playback a tape.

REWIND

Press to rewind a tape. For some VCRs you may need to press STOP first, then REWIND. In Playback mode, hold button down to view picture moving rapidly in reverse.

PAUSE

Press to temporary stop the tape during playback or recording. Press again to release Pause.

STOP

Press to stop the tape.

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POWER

VCR

DISPLAY

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

FLASHBACK

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

VOL

—

MENU MUTE

REW PLAY FF

PAUSE

B C D

CATV

STOP REC

TV • VCR • CATV

ENTER

100

INPUT

VOL

VCR CH

Q1395SA

REMOTE KEYPAD

Use to enter two-digit code numbers when identifying your VCR.

ENTER

Press to rapidly advance the tape. For some VCRs, you may need to press STOP first, then FF. In Playback mode, hold button down to view the picture moving

rapidly in forward direction.

VCR CHANNEL UP ( )/ DOWN ( )

Press to scan up or down through channels on the VCR.

RECORD

Press to begin recording.

Operation of Remote Control (Continued)

POWER

1 2 3

REMOTE KEYPAD

4 5 6

7 8 9

FLASHBACK

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

VOL

—

MENU MUTE

REW PLAY FF

PAUSE

L HOW TO IDENTIFY A VCR

The remote control may already be set to operate your VCR. Try this initial check to see if going on to the following “identify” section is necessary.

(1) Point remote towards VCR and press

POWER

VCR

(2) Does the remote turn the VCR ON and OFF?

• If yes, the remote is ready to operate the VCR and no further steps are needed.

• If no, continue to the “identify” section.

L To Identify Your VCR – Direct Entry Method.

Use the following steps and list to quickly find the remote control code for your accessory VCR.

• First look up your VCR’s remote control code number before going through the direct code entry steps control.

• If this procedure does not identify your accessory VCR, use the Search method of identification (described in the next section).

(1) Slide (2) Press and hold down

TV-CATV

CH DOWN (9)

switch to TV.

DISPLAY

on your remote control.

and

Then release both buttons.

(3) Within ten seconds after releasing

and

CH DOWN (9)

, enter your VCR’s two-

DISPLAY

digit remote control code number using

REMOTE KEYPAD

(refer to list).

• The remote control is now ready to send commands to your VCR.

VCR POWER

DISPLAY

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

TV-CATV

VCR

DISPLAY

B C D

CATV

STOP REC

ENTER

100

VCR CH

VOL

INPUT

Some brands have more than one remote code listed, due to changes in the remote codes from early to later model years, or due to format differences (VHS/BETA). In such cases, you may have to try more than one code to find the code your VCR accepts.

NOTE:

Depending on the model, year produced, brand, and type of VCR, some models may not be compatible with the remote control.

L To Identify Your VCR – Search Method.

(1) Slide

TV-CATV

switch on the remote to TV. (2) Press POWER on the VCR to ON. (3) Stand at least six feet away from the front of

the VCR. Point the remote towards the VCR. Hold down

DISPLAY

and

CH UP (8)

same time. KEEP HOLDING THE BUTTONS DOWN.

(4) Watch the Channel Number indicator on the

VCR, Channel numbers will scan up when the VCR has been identified. Release

DISPLAY

and

CH UP (8)

as the channel numbers start to scan up. The VCR’s remote control code number has been identified, and the remote is ready to operate the VCR.

at the

as soon

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Operation of Remote Control (Continued)

POWER

VCR

DISPLAY

TV POWER

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

FLASHBACK

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

B C D

VOL

—

MENU MUTE

INPUT

DISPLAY

REMOTE

ENTER

100

VOL

CATV

KEYPAD

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

TV-CATV

REW PLAY FF

STOP REC

VCR CH

PAUSE

TIPS ON IDENTIFYING YOUR VCR:

If your VCR model does not have the CHANNEL UP function on its remote control, it cannot be identified using the SEARCH method of identifying. For such models, please try the DIRECT ENTRY method of identifying. Be Patient: a minute or two can seem a lot longer when you’re waiting for something to happen, but the code should be identified within two minutes. Remember, it is only a one-time set-up. Be careful not to let the VCR scan more than five channels when the indicator starts to move up. If you continue holding down the

CH UP (8)

after five channel scans, the proper

DISPLAY

and

remote code can be passed up, and the two minute identify cycle will have to be repeated. If a channel change does not occur on the VCR within two minutes, read the identifying instructions again and repeat the steps. Should a channel change still not occur the remote will not operate with the desired VCR.

L HOW TO IDENTIFY A CABLE CONVERTER L To Identify Your Cable Converter – Direct

Entry Method.

Use the following steps and list to quickly find the remote control code for your cable TV converter.

• First look up your converter’s remote code number before going through the direct code entry steps below.

• If this procedure does not identify your converter, use the Search method of identification (described in the next section).

VCR BRAND

Akai ________________ Audio Dynamics ______ Broksonic ___________ Canon ______________ Capehart ____________ Craig _______________ Curtis Mathis _________ Daewoo ____________ DBX _______________ Dynatech ___________ Emerson ____________ Fisher ______________ Funai _______________ GE ________________ Goldstar ____________ Hitachi ______________ Instant Replay ________ JC Penney __________ JVC ________________ Kenwood ____________ Lloyds ______________ Magnavox ___________ Magnin _____________ Marantz _____________ Memorex ____________ Minolta _____________ Mitsubishi ___________ Montgomery Ward ____ Multitech ____________ NEC _______________ Panasonic ___________ Pentax _____________ Philco ______________ Philips ______________ Quasar _____________ RCA _______________ Realistic ____________ Samsung ___________ Sanyo ______________ Scott _______________ Sears ______________ Sharp ______________ Shintom ____________ Sony _______________ Sound Design ________ Sylvania ____________ Symphonic __________ Tatung ______________ Teac _______________ Teknika _____________ Thomas _____________ TMK _______________ Toshiba _____________ Video Concepts ______ Yamaha ____________ Zenith ______________

REMOTE CONTROL

CODE NUMBER

25, 26, 37 15, 22, 30 32 04 34 10, 31 04 34 15, 22, 30 29 21, 32, 35 09, 10, 11 28, 29 04 24 06 04 04, 06, 24, 30 15, 41, 42 14, 15 29 04, 05, 08 31 30 04, 10, 24, 29 06 17, 18, 39, 40 02, 43 29 15, 22, 30 04, 44 05, 06 04, 05 04, 05, 08 04 06, 07, 33 01, 02, 10, 24 23, 31 14, 10 20 06, 11, 24 01, 02, 03 36 12, 13, 38 29 04, 05, 08 29 15 15, 29 27, 29 29 21 19, 20 30 15, 29, 30 16

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Operation of Remote Control (Continued)

(1) Slide (2) Press and hold down

TV-CATV

CH DOWN (9)

switch to CATV.

DISPLAY

on your remote control.

and

Then release both buttons.

(3) Within ten seconds after releasing

and

CH DOWN (9)

digit code number using

, enter your converter’s two-

REMOTE KEYPAD

DISPLAY

(refer to list).

• The remote control is now ready to send commands to your converter.

• Some brands have more than one remote code listed due to changes in the remote codes from early to later model years. In such cases, you may have to try more than one code to find the code your converter accepts.

NOTE:

Depending on the model, year produced, brand, and type of CATV converter, some models may not be compatible with the remote control.

L To Identify Your Cable Converter – Search

Method.

(1) Slide

TV-CATV

switch on the remote to CATV.

(2) Press the POWER button on the cable

converter to ON.

(3) Stand at least six feet away from the converter.

Point the remote towards the converter. Hold down the

DISPLAY

and

CH UP (8)

the same time. KEEP HOLDING THE BUTTONS DOWN.

(4) Watch the Channel Number indicator on the

converter. Channel numbers will scan up when the converter has been identified. Release the

DISPLAY

and

CH UP (8)

as soon as the channel numbers start to scan up. The converter’s remote control code number has been identified, and the remote is ready to operate the converter.

TIPS ON IDENTIFYING YOUR CABLE CONVERTER:

Be Patient: a minute or two can seem a lot longer when you’re waiting for something to happen, but the code should be identified within two minutes. Remember, it is only a one-time set-up. Be careful not to let the CATV converter scan more than five channels when the indicator starts to move up. If you continue holding down the

DISPLAY

and

CH UP (8)

after five channel scans, the proper remote code can be passed up, and the two minute identify cycle will have to be repeated. If a channel change does not occur on the cable converter within two minutes, read the identifying instructions again and repeat the steps. Should a channel change still not occur, the remote will not operate with the desired converter.

CATV CONVERTER

Anvision ____________ Cable Star ___________ Eagle ______________ Eastern International __ General Instrument ____

Hamlin _____________ Jerrold ______________

Macom _____________ Magnavox ___________

NSC _______________ Oak ________________ Oak Sigma __________ Panasonic ___________ Philips ______________

Pioneer _____________ Randtek ____________ RCA _______________ Regal ______________ Regency ____________ Scientific Atlantic ______ Sony _______________

Sylvania ____________ Teknika _____________ Texscan ____________ Tocom ______________ Unika ______________ Viewstar ____________

Zenith ______________

BRAND

REMOTE CONTROL

CODE NUMBER

07, 08 07, 08 08 02 04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36 12, 13, 34 04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36 37 07, 08, 19, 25, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41 09 01, 16, 38 18 27, 39 07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41 18, 20 07, 08 27, 43 12, 13 02 03, 22, 42 44 11 06 11 17, 21 31 07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41 14

NOTE:

Some satellite receivers can be operated by the REMOTE CONTROL. If you have a Satellite Receiver, you can use the above method to search for available channels.

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Before Calling for Service

Check these items and see if you can correct trouble with a slight adjustment of the controls.

’t Work

QUICK SERVICE

CHECK LIST

PROBLEM

No Playback of VCR and Disk

Player

No Picture or Sound from

External Video/Audio Products

Remote Control Doesn

Bars on Screen

Picture Distorted

Picture Rolls Vertically

No Color

Poor Reception on Some

Channels

Weak Picture

Lines or Streaks in Picture

Ghosts in Picture

Picture Blurred

Sound OK, Picture Poor

POSSIBLE REMEDY

Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

Is TV plugged in? Power at outlet?

Is TV’s POWER button on?

Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?

If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

Check for local interference or external electrical noise.

Turn off with POWER button and then turn it on after about a minute.

Adjust COLOR control.

Adjust PICTURE control.

Check external Video/Audio products: look for loose/broken connection leads. (Refer to page 32)

Check batteries of Remote Control.

Change Closed Caption mode to “OFF” / Energy Save mode to “OFF”.

Unplug the TV and plug it in again after two minutes.

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Picture OK, Sound Poor

’s Operation

No Picture or Sound

Dark and Blank Picture

External Electrical Noise

Interfering with TV

NOTE:

• When viewing in TEXT mode, if no TEXT broadcast is being received, the screen may become dark and blank. Should this occur, set the Closed Caption mode to “OFF”.

(Dark and Blank Picture)

Calling for Service

For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, or to obtain product literature accessories, supplies, or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP.

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Antes de llamar al servicio de reparaciones

Verifique estos items para ver si usted mismo puede solucionar el problema.

LISTA DE

COMPROBACIONES

DE SERVICIO

RAPIDO

PROBLEMA

éctrico externo con

POSIBLE SOLUCIÓN

Pruebe con otro canal y si todo está bien, el problema puede ser de la emisora.

Está conectado el televisor? Llega electricidad al tomacorrientes?

Está conectado el interruptor del televisor?

Está conectado la antena al terminal del panel posterior del televisor?

Si utiliza una antena exterior, cerciórese de que el cable no esté dañado.

Compruebe si hay interferencia local.

Desconecte el interruptor POWER y vuelva a conectarlo después de transcurrir un minuto.

Ajuste el control de COLOR.

Ajuste el control de MATIZ.

Verifique los productos externos de Video/Audio, revise si hay gufas de conexiones sueltas o rotas.

Compruebe el estado de las pilas del mando a distancia.

Desactive (OFF) el modo CLOSED CAPTION / Desactive (OFF) el modo Ahorro de Energía (Energy Save).

Desenchufe el televisor y vuelva a enchufarlo despúes de dos minutos.

El vídeo o el reproductor de discos de video

no reproducen imágenes

El equipo de video/audio externo no

produce imágenes ni sonido

El mando a distancia no funciona

Barras en la pantella

Imagen distorsionada

La imagen se desplaza verticalmente

No hay color

Mala recepción de algunos canales

Imagen débil

Franjas en la imagen

Imagen fantasma

Imagen borrosa

Sonido adecuado, imagen mala

Sonido adecuado, sonido malo

No hay imagen ni sonido

Imagen oscura y en blanco

Interferencia de ruido el

el funcionamento del televisor

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NOTA:

• Cuando se ve en modo TEXTO sin recibir emisiones de TEXTO, la pantalla puede ponerse en blanco y negro. Si ocurriera ésto, ponga el modo CLOSED CAPTION en OFF.

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Limited Warranty

CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.

This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction.

In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer.

The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on behalf of Sharp.

The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so that above exclusion may not apply to you.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

Model Specific Section Your Product Model Number & Description: 25N-M180, 25 inch Color Television

(Be sure to have this information available when you need service for your Product.)

Warranty Period for this Product: One (1) year parts and 90 days labor. The warranty period

continues for an additional one (1) year, for a total of two (2) years, with respect to the picture tube(s) in the Product for parts only. Labor and service are not provided free of charge for this additional period.

Additional Item(s) Excluded from Non-rechargeable batteries. Warranty Coverage (if any):

Where to Obtain Service: From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United

States. To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP.

What to Do to Obtain Service: Contact your Sharp Authorized Servicer to obtain in-home

service for this Product. The Servicer will come to your home and if it is necessary to remove the Product, the Servicer will reinstall it. Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available.

TO OBTAIN ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP

OR VISIT www.sharp-usa.com

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Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135

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