Sharp 25N S180, 27N S100, 27N S180, 25N S100 User Manual

CONTENTS

models

25N-S100
25N-S180
27N-S100
27N-S180

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 the MAIN MENU screen

without Remote Control ................................... 11

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

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

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

• Audio Select ............................................. 13 - 14

• MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) ............... 13 - 14

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

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

• V-CHIP Block.......................................... 15 - 22

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s an ENERGY STAR

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NERGY STAR

trademark.

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guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR

artner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the

Page

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

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

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

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

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

• Blue Screen ............................................29 - 30

• Personal Preference............................... 30 - 31

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

• Using the Video and Audio

Input Jacks ............................................... 32 - 33

• Using the Audio Output Jacks ......................... 33

• Operation of Remote Control .................... 34 - 37

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

• Limited Warranty............................................. 40

This operating manual includes basic operating

instructions in Spanish and French.

SPANISH is on pages 8, 39.

FRENCH is on page 9.

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is a

U.S.

registered

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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.

WARNING:

®

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.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

“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.”

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

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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 (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

Infrared Remote Control

Part Number : RRMCG1395CESA

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

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).

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)

OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION

• Use one of the following two diagrams if you connect an outdoor antenna.
A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna.
B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antenna.

• Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR on the rear of the
TV set.

A. Combination VHF/UHF B. Separate VHF/UHF

F-type connector

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)

OUT IN

Cable TV converter/

descrambler

(not supplied)

Two-set
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 Operation

POWERCH— VOL +

POWERCH— VOL +

L Location of Controls

25N-S100, 25N-S180

Front Panel

A POWER

Press → On.
Press again → Off.

B VOLUME UP/DOWN

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

C SENSOR AREA FOR REMOTE CONTROL
D CHANNEL UP/DOWN

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

• Press both at same time to access MAIN MENU Screen.

E VIDEO/AUDIO TERMINALS

(VIDEO/AUDIO terminals are also provided on the rear.)

IN 2

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.

MENU

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 34.

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.

A

CBD

27N-S100, 27N-S180

A

B

Infrared Transmitter Window

DISPLAY

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

• Temporarily displays receiving
channel when in Closed Caption
mode.

INPUT

Press → Switch to external video
INPUT 1 mode.
Press again → Switch to external video
INPUT 2 mode.
Press again → Switch back to the
original TV mode.
See page 33.

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 34)

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

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

• See pages 27 - 29 for channel
presetting.

• Moves the “
screens.

MUTE

Press → Mutes sound.
Press again → Restores sound.

• CLOSED CAPTION appears when
sound is muted.

CD

” mark of the MENU

E

E

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Referencia rápida de los controles de operación

POWERCH— VOL +

POWERCH— VOL +

L Ubicación de los Controles (ESPAÑOL)

Front Delantero

A ALIMENTACION (POWER)

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

B AUMENTO/DISMINUCION DEL VOLUMEN (VOL)

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

A

C ZONA DEL SONSOR DEL MANDOA DISTANCIA
D CANAL SUPERIOR/INFERIOR (CH)

(8) Selecciona el siguiente canal superior.
(9) Seleccioal el siguiente canal inferior.

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

E TERMINALES DE ENTRADA VIDEO/AUDIO TERMINALS

(Las terminales VIDEO/AUDIO también se encuentran en la parte posterior.)

IN 2

A

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.

POWER

TV

VCR

DISPLAY

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

FLASHBACK

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

A

VOL

—

MENU MUTE

REW PLAY FF

PAUSE

0

B C D

CH

CH

CATV

STOP REC

TV • VCR • CATV

ENTER

100

INPUT

VOL

+

VCR CH

Q1395SA

TV

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.

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25N-S100, 25N-S180

CBD

27N-S100, 27N-S180

E

BC

D

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 de entrada
1 del vídeo externo.
Pulsando nuevamente → Cambia al modo
de entrada 2 del vídeo externo.
Pulsando nuevamente → 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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Référence rapide sur les commandes

L Emplacement des touches

Panneau avant

A ALIMENTATION (POWER)

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

B AUGMENTATION/RÉDUCTION DU VOLUME SONORE (VOL)

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

C ZONE DE DÉTECTION DU CAPTEUR
D TOUCHES DES CANAUX CROISSANT/DÉCROISSANT (CH)

(8) Selectionne le canal supérieur suivant.
(9) Sélectionne le canal inféfieur précédent.

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

E PRISES D’ENTRÉE VIDÉO/AUDIO

(Les prises VIDÉO/AUDIO sont également reprises à l’arriére.)

Fonctions de base de la télécommande

ALIMENTATION (POWER)

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

PAVÉ NUMÉRIQUE DE COMMANDE A
DISTANCE (REMOTE KEYPAD)

Sélectionne directement le canal voulu sur
le pavé numérique.

RETOUR (FLASHBACK)

• Rappelle le dernier 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.

IN 2

A

A

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
ENTRÉE 1 vidéo externe.
Appuyer de nouveau pour sélectionner le
mode ENTRÉE 2 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 « » sur l’écran du
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.

COMMANDE DU MAGNÉTOSCOPE

(FRANÇAIS)

25N-S100, 25N-S180

POWERCH— VOL +

POWERCH— VOL +

CB

27N-S100, 27N-S180

C

B

D

D

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.

E

E

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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 the 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 26 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 28 - 29
for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL MEMORY.

• 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)

9

CH

MENU

8

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
and

DOWN

(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)

9

CH

MENU

8

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

MENU

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “SET UP”.

(MAIN MENU screen)

3 Press

4 Press

5 Press

6 Press

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VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

MENU

(8) or

to exit.

(ESPAÑOL)” or “FRENCH (FRANÇAIS)”.

to access SET UP mode, then press

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

to access LANGUAGE change mode.

DOWN

(9) to select “ENGLISH”, “SPANISH

→

(MAIN MENU screen)

(LANGUAGE change mode)

11

Sleep Timer

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

1 Press
2 Press

MENU

to access MAIN MENU screen.

VOL (+) or (–)

to access TIMER SET mode.

→

(MAIN MENU screen)

3 Press
4 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

MENU

to exit.

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

→

NOTE:

• To turn off the Sleep Timer, repeat the above SLEEP TIMER steps and select “– – – REMAIN” during
step 3.

• While Sleep Timer is active, the time remaining will be briefly displayed on-screen at regular intervals
or when the remote’s Display key is pressed.

(TIMER SET mode)

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)
MENU

1 Press
2 Press

3 Press

4 Press

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MENU

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

ADJUST”.

VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

(Refer to the diagram below.)

DOWN

to access PICTURE adjust mode.

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “VIDEO

→

(MAIN MENU screen)

(PICTURE adjust mode)

(9) to select the desired mode.

Video Adjust (Continued)

5 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

to adjust the setting.

VOL UP (+)
increase contrast

VOL DOWN (–)
decrease contrast

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

MENU

to exit.

Audio Select

L MTS (MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND)

This circuit allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound.

L INTERNAL SPEAKER SWITCH (25N-S180 and 27N-S180 only)

This function turns the TV’s internal speakers “ON” or “OFF” when listening to sound from
external speakers by using the AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS on page 33.

1 Press
2 Press

MENU

CH UP

SELECT”.

to access MAIN MENU screen.

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “AUDIO

→

(MAIN MENU screen)

3 Press

NOTE:

• SPEAKER: OFF is for 25N-S180 and 27N-S180 only.

• For models 25N-S100 or 27N-S100, skip to Step 5.

4 Press

5 Press

6 Press

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VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

or “SPEAKER”.

VOL (+) or (–)

MENU

to exit.

to access AUDIO SELECT mode.

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “MTS”,

to change the AUDIO SELECT setting.

(For 25N-S180 and 27N-S180 only)

(AUDIO SELECT mode)

(AUDIO SELECT setting)

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Audio Select (Continued)

Example:

Actual screen indicating ON AIR when receiving STEREO broadcasts.

Actual channel number
“← ON AIR” will appear next to STEREO or
SAP when receiving STEREO or SAP
broadcasts.

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

• Stereo broadcasts
Live television transmission of sports, shows, concerts, etc. can be received in dynamic stereo sound.

• SAP broadcasts
Television broadcast can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound.
MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack. (Monaural or stereo where available.)
SAP sound: Second language, supplementary commentaries, etc. (SAP sound is monaural.)

L If stereo sound is difficult to hear.

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

NOTE:

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

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

(Channel call on screen)

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 “ ” symbol to ensure that captions will be shown.

• Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in two modes: CAPTION
and TEXT. For each mode, two channels are available, CH1 and CH2:

The [CAPTION] mode subscripts dialogues and commentaries of TV
dramas and news programs while allowing clear view of the picture.
The [TEXT] mode displays over the picture other various information
(such as TV program schedule, weather forecast, etc.) that is
independent of the TV programs.

VOLUME
(+)/(–)

CHANNEL
UP (8)/
DOWN (9)
MENU

1 Press
2 Press

MENU

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “CLOSED

CAPTION”.

3 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

to access CLOSED CAPTION setting mode.

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→

(MAIN MENU screen)

(CLOSED CAPTION setting mode)

Closed Caption (Continued)

4 Press

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to either

“MODE” or “DATA”.

5 Press

MODE :

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 (–)

MENU

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

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

age

base

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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:

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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)

• 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.

Example 2.

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

NOTE:

• MPAA RATING is only age-based ratings.

[2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES

Content Base

y

RATING

Age

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

E

Older Children)

Age

TV-G (General  — — ———

Base

Audience)
TV-PG (Parental —

D

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

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

Audience Only)

DLSVFV

(Sexually (Adult (Sexual (Violence) (Fantasy

Suggestive Language) Situation) Violence)

Dialog)

x

 : 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.

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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

Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)

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”.

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

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.)

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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)

MP AA

TV GUIDEL INES

AD :OFFDO

W

NLO

STATUS : OFF

L HOW TO SET V-CHIP

[1] MPAA RATING

REMOTE
KEYPAD

VOLUME
(+)/(–)

CHANNEL
UP (8)/
DOWN (9)

MENU

1 Press

2 Press

CONTROL”.

3 Press

press

4 Press

MENU

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP (8)

VOL (+)
VOL (+)

VOL (+)

or

DOWN (9)

or

(–)

to access PARENT CONTROL mode, then

or

(–)

to access V-CHIP select mode.

or

(–)

to access “MPAA RATING”.

to move the “ ” mark to “PARENT

TIMER
V I DEO AD JUST
AUD IO

PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY SAVE
SET UP

(MAIN MENU screen)

(PARENT CONTROL mode)

(V-CHIP select mode)

SELECT

CAPT IONCLOSED

5 Press

CH UP (8)

then press

or

VOL (+)

DOWN (9)

or

(–)

to move the “ ” mark to "PG",

to select BLOCK. If you set “PG” to

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

→

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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MENU

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”.

or

DOWN (9)

to move the “ ” mark to “TV

3 Press

4 To change CONTENT SETTING, press

VOL (+)

or

(–)

to access TV GUIDELINES mode.

CH UP (8)

or

DOWN (9)

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

(–)

to select.

VOL (+)

→

5 Press

CH UP (8)

or

DOWN (9)

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

to move the “ ” to the desired

VOL (+)

or

(–)

to select either “BLOCK”

→

6 Press

MENU

to return to TV GUIDES mode.

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

8 When done, press

MENU

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)

or

“STATUS”, then press

DOWN (9)

VOL (+)

or

to move the “ ” mark to

(–)

to activate 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.

MENU

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

REMOTE KEYPAD

MENU

and SECRET No. is registered.

.

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

MENU

, 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.

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

REMOTE KEYPAD

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

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

[3]-A. Additional mode (DOWNLOAD)

MENU

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.

VOL (+)

two times to exit.

and

CH DOWN (9)

on the TV set

(On the set)

VOL

-

VOL(+) / CH DOWN(9)

9CH8

+

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

CH UP (8)

“DOWNLOAD”.

or

DOWN (9)

to move the “ ” mark to

3 Press

4 Repeat pressing

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VOL (+)

or

(–)

to “DOWNLOAD : ON”.

MENU

to exit.

21

C
C8+
G
PG
14+
18+

INDIV

B:LOCK

—: ————

B:LOCK

—: ————

B:LOCK

—: ————

IDUAL BL

MENU : R ETU RN

OCK

Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)

L DOWNLOAD V-CHIP DATA

REMOTE
KEYPAD

VOLUME
(+)/(–)

CHANNEL
UP (8)/
DOWN (9)

MENU

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)

or

DOWN (9)

English Ratings”, then press

to move the “ ” mark to “Cdn.

VOL (+)

or

(–)

.

→

(After downloading the rating data)

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

mode by pressing

CH UP (8)

or

DOWN (9)

and

VOL (+)

or

(–)

.

(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)

or

DOWN (9)

and

VOL (+)

or

(–)

(FRENCH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK mode)

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

MENU

CH UP

CONTROL”.

to access MAIN MENU screen.

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “PARENT

→

(MAIN MENU screen)

3 Press
4 Press

5 Press

6 Press

7 Press

8 Press

VOL (+) or (–)
CH UP

TIMER”.

VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

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

CH UP

VOL (+) or (–)

OFF, VIEW TIMER is not operated)

MENU

to access PARENT CONTROL mode.

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “VIEW

to access “VIEW TIMER”.

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to select “VIEWING TIME” and

(8) or

DOWN

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

. “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed.

(9) to select “STATUS”. Press the

→

VOL (+) or (–)

→

→

(PARENT CONTROL mode)

to set

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Parent Control (VIEW TIMER Continued)

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

MENU

, and SECRET No. is registered.

REMOTE KEYPAD

.

→

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

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
SECRET No. again in this case.

L To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the SECRET

No. (When you forget the SECRET No.)

. When you choose the correct

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

REMOTE

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

3 Press

CH UP

SAVE”.

MENU

to access MAIN MENU screen.

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “ENERGY

VOL (+) or (–)

to access ENERGY SAVE select mode.

→

(On the set)

VOL

+

-

VOL(+) / CH DOWN(9)

(MAIN MENU screen)

CH

9

VOLUME
(+)/(–)

CHANNEL
UP (8)/
DOWN (9)

MENU

8

4 Press

5 Press

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VOL (+) or (–)

MENU

to exit.

to select “ON”.

(ENERGY SAVE select mode)

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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

UP”.

MENU

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “SET

→

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)

MENU

(MAIN MENU screen)

(SET UP mode)

5 Press

6 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

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
canceled.

To cancel EZ SETUP

VOL (–)

Press

to access EZ SETUP mode.

.

VOL (–)

.

. Search will be

7 Once EZ SETUP is completed, the lowest channel number

memorized will be displayed.

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(CH SETTING mode)

(EZ SETUP mode)

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

5 Press

6 Press

MENU

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

“SET UP”.

VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

“CH SETTING”.

VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

“AIR/CABLE”, then press
AIR/CABLE mode.

(8) or

to access SET UP mode.

(8) or

to access CH SETTING mode.

(8) or

DOWN

DOWN

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to

(9) to move the “ ” mark to

(9) to move the “ ” mark to the

VOL (+) or (– )

→

(MAIN MENU screen)

→

(SET UP mode)

(CH SETTING mode)

to access

→

(CH SETTING mode)

7 Press

8 Press

NOTE:

• Receivable channels of your TV set are:
AIR channels: VHF: 2 through 13. CABLE channels: 1 (HRC and IRC mode only)

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CH UP

desired mode.

MENU

(8) or

DOWN

to exit.

UHF: 14 through 69. 2 through 125 (STD, HRC and IRC)

(9) to move the “ ” mark to the

(AIR/CABLE mode)

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Set Up (Continued)

L Saving broadcast TV channels into memory.

1.1 Press

1.2 Press

1.3 Press

1.4 Press

MENU

screen, then press

DOWN

UP”.

VOL (+) or (–)

mode, then press

DOWN

SETTING”.

SETTING mode.

CH UP

” mark to “CH SEARCH”, then press

the “

VOL (+) or (–)

mode.

to access MAIN MENU

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “SET

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “CH

VOL (+) or (–)

(8) or

to access CH SEARCH

CH UP

to access SET UP

CH UP

to access CH

DOWN

(8) or

(8) or

(9) to move

→

→

(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

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.

MENU

MENU

screen, then press

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “SET

UP”.

VOL (+) or (–)

mode, then press

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “CH

SETTING”.

VOL (+) or (–)

SETTING mode, then press

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “CH

MEMORY”.

. The tuner will search

. CH SEARCH will stop at

to exit.

to access MAIN MENU

CH UP

to access SET UP

CH UP

to access CH

CH UP

(8) or

(8) or

(8) or

(STOP)

(START)

(CH SEARCH mode)

→

→

(CH SETTING mode)

→

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Set Up (Continued)

2.1 Press

2.2 Use

2.3 Press

2.4 Press

(CH MEMORY

unmemorized channel)

NOTE:

• If you press

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

“SET UP”.

VOL (+) or (–)

MEMORY.

CH UP

(8) or

KEYPAD

to add or erase.

memory or press
channel from the TV’s memory.

to select each desired channel

VOL (+)

to add a channel to the TV’s

MENU

to exit.

To add channel 12 to the

To erase channel 12 from

VOL (+)

MENU

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

to access CH

DOWN

(9) or

VOL (–)

the TV memory

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

to erase a

VOL (+)

TV memory

VOL (–)

DOWN

REMOTE

or

(CH MEMORY

memorized channel)

(9) to move the “ ” mark to

VOLUME
(+)/(–)

CHANNEL
UP (8)/
DOWN (9)
MENU

3 Press

4 Press

5 Press

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VOL (+) or (–)

VOL (+) or (–)

VOL (+) or (–)

to access SET UP mode.

to access BLUE SCREEN select mode.

to select “ON”.

→

(MAIN MENU screen)

(SET UP mode)

(BLUE SCREEN select mode)

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Set Up (Continued)

6 Press

NOTE:

• Poor reception due to weak signals, or too much noise might activate the BLUE SCREEN function

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

L PERSONAL PREFERENCE

1 Press
2 Press

MENU

to exit.

despite the presence of a broadcast signal. To continue watching TV under these conditions, switch
the BLUE SCREEN “OFF”.

BLUE SCREEN is turned on.

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

PERSONAL
PREFERENCE

MENU

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

“SET UP”.

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to

REMOTE
KEYPAD

VOLUME
(+)/(–)

CHANNEL
UP (8)/
DOWN (9)

MENU

→

(MAIN MENU screen)

3 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

(8) or

PREFERENCE”.

DOWN

to access SETUP mode, then press

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “PERSONAL

→

(SETUP mode)

4 Press

5 Press

6 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

mode in which you can program four favorite channels, in four
different categories. (total of 16 channels)

CH UP

desired position.

REMOTE KEYPAD

Number into the memory.

Example:

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

to select PERSONAL PREFERENCE select

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to the

on the Remote to input the CHANNEL

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

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(PERSONAL PREFERENCE select mode)

Set Up (Continued)

8 Press

L To select the PERSONAL PREFERENCE channel.

L UNIVERSAL PLUS FUNCTION

1 Press
2 Press

MENU

to exit.

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

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

MENU

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

“SET UP”.

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to

→

3 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

to access SET UP mode.

VOLUME
(+)/(–)

CHANNEL
UP (8)/
DOWN (9)
MENU

(MAIN MENU screen)

(SET UP mode)

4 Press

5 Press

6 Press

7 Press

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CH UP

“UNIVERSAL PLUS”.

VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

“INPUT 1”, “INPUT 2” 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.

MENU

(8) or

(8) or

to exit.

DOWN

to access UNIVERSAL PLUS select mode.

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to

(9) to select the “CH3”, “CH4”,

(UNIVERSAL PLUS select mode)

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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

(Front connection

terminals of TV)

AUDIO

To VIDEO

OUTPUT

LRVIDEO

Camcorder

TV Game

VCR

Notes:

• The S-VIDEO INPUT terminals (IN-1) are used to obtain a higher
quality image by importing image signal separated into color and
brightness signals.

• The S-VIDEO INPUT terminal is for image signal. Audio signal is to
be connected to the IN 1 AUDIO terminals (left and right).

To S-VIDEO OUTPUT (When your

VCR

video equipment has an S-VIDEO
output terminal)

To VIDEO OUTPUT

To AUDIO OUTPUT (L)

To AUDIO OUTPUT (R)

To VIDEO

OUTPUT

To AUDIO OUTPUT (R)

To AUDIO OUTPUT (L)

(Rear connection

terminals of TV)

(Rear connection

terminals of TV)

To AUDIO OUTPUT (R)
To AUDIO OUTPUT (L)

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Using the Video and Audio Input Jacks (Continued)

L To watch video material playback.

• Press the Remote’s

playback is connected.

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

• INPUT mode can be selected by pressing either the

NOTE:

• When connecting video or audio equipment to the television, be sure that the power is turned off in

• The S-VIDEO terminal has priority over a VIDEO terminal (IN-1). When you want to watch pictures

• It is the intent of SHARP that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright law and that

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

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

INPUT

TV is set to the highest channel stored in memory, or by pressing the
the lowest channel.

order to prevent damage to either the television or the equipment being connected.

from video equipment connected to a VIDEO terminal, unplug equipment connected to the
corresponding S-VIDEO terminal.

prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

manuals of the equipment being used.

Using the Audio Output Jacks (25N-S180 and 27N-S180 only)

L These jacks are used for connecting a standard stereo amplifier. Control of STEREO/MONO/

SAP, VOLUME and MUTE are retained at the TV. These jacks relay the audio signal of all
programs being displayed on the TV screen.

(1) Before connecting the

cord, turn on the TV and
adjust the VOLUME
control on the TV for a
moderate listening level.

(2) Turn off the TV and

connect the audio cord to
the AUDIO LINE OUTPUT
JACKS on the TV.

(3) Turn the TV set and stereo

amplifier on.

(4) If you desire, you can

turn off the sound to the
TV’s internal speakers by
SPEAKER mode. See
page 13 - 14.

(5) Adjust the VOLUME

control on the stereo
amplifier for a moderate
listening level.

(6) Control of the audio can be done using the audio controls (STEREO/MONO/SAP, VOLUME, and

MUTE), from either the remote control, or directly from the TV set.

NOTE:

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

• When connecting monaural equipment to the AUDIO INPUT or OUTPUT of this set, use an audio
connection cord and plug adapter as shown below.

• For optimal sound quality, it is recommended to keep the TV’s audio output level high.

To the TV

INPUT

is pressed.

Pin plug x 2

to select VIDEO INPUT mode to which the video equipment you want to

CH UP

(8) on the TV remote control when the

CH DOWN

(AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS are located on the rear of the cabinet.)

(9) when it is set to

CONNECTIONS

(Rear connection

terminals of TV)

Pin plug

Pin jack/Mini plug

Plug adapter

To the equipment

being connected

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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 keypad, 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 temporarily stop
the tape during playback
or recording. Press again
to release Pause.

STOP

Press to stop the tape.

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POWER

TV

VCR

DISPLAY

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

FLASHBACK

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

A B C D

VOL

MENU MUTE

REW PLAY FF

PAUSE

0

CH

CH

STOP REC

TV ¥ VCR ¥ CATV

ENTER

100

CATV

INPUT

VOL

+

VCR CH

REMOTE KEYPAD

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

ENTER

FF

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.

TV

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)

VCR
POWER

DISPLAY

REMOTE
KEYPAD

CHANNEL
UP (8)/
DOWN (9)

TV-CATV

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.

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)

at the
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 soon
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.

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Operation of Remote Control (Continued)

TV
POWER

DISPLAY

REMOTE
KEYPAD

CHANNEL
UP (8)/
DOWN (9)

TV-CATV

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

(3) Within ten seconds after releasing

NOTE:

L To Identify Your Cable Converter – Search

(1) Slide
(2) Press the POWER button on the cable

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

(4) Watch the Channel Number indicator on the

TV-CATV

CH DOWN (9)

switch to CATV.

DISPLAY

on your remote control.

and

Then release both buttons.

DISPLAY

and

CH DOWN (9)

digit code number using

, enter your converter’s two-

REMOTE KEYPAD

(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.

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

Method.

TV-CATV

switch on the remote to CATV.

converter to ON.

Point the remote towards the converter.
Hold down the

DISPLAY

and

CH UP (8)

at
the same time. KEEP HOLDING THE
BUTTONS DOWN.

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

BRAND

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 ______________

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.

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

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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.

QUICK SERVICE

CHECK LIST

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE REMEDY

POSSIBLE REMEDY

Try a new channel, if OK, then possible

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

station trouble.
Is TV plugged in? Power at outlet?

Is TV plugged in? Power at outlet?
Is TV’s POWER button on?

Is TV’s POWER button on?
Is antenna connected to terminal on the

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

back of the set?
If outside antenna is being used, check

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

for broken wire.
Check for local interference or external

Check for local interference or external
electrical noise.

electrical noise.
Turn off with POWER button and then

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

turn it on after about a minute.
Adjust COLOR control.

Adjust COLOR control.
Adjust PICTURE control.

Adjust PICTURE control.
Check external Video/Audio products:

Check external Video/Audio products:
look for loose/broken connection leads.

look for loose/broken connection leads.
(Refer to page 32)

(Refer to page 32)
Check batteries of Remote Control.

Check batteries of Remote Control.
Press CATV/TV Select Switch to TV

Press CATV/TV Select Switch to TV
position.

position.
Are audio cables connected firmly?

Are audio cables connected firmly?
Check the volume level.

Check the volume level.
Is SPEAKER ON? See page 13.

Is SPEAKER ON? See page 13.
Change Closed Caption mode to

Change Closed Caption mode to

“OFF”/ Energy Save mode to “OFF”.

“OFF”/ Energy Save mode to “OFF”.

Unplug the TV and plug it in again after

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

two minutes.

’t Work

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

Picture OK, Sound Poor

No Picture or Sound

Dark and Blank Picture

External Electrical Noise Interfering

with TV’s Operation

XXX XXXXX XX X

XX X

XX

XXX X X X

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XX

X

XX

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X

X

X

X

X

X XXXX XXXX X

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 Servicers, 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

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.

Pulse CATV/TV selector para situarlo
sobre la posición TV.

Están bien conectados los cables de
sonido? Compruebe el nivel del volumen.

Está conectado el altavoz?
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.

PROBLEMA

ágenes

El vídeo o el reproductor de discos de

video no reproducen im

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

XX XXXXX XXXX

XX X

XX

XXXX XX

XXX XXXXX XX X

XX XXX XX X

XX

X

XX

XX XXX

X

X

X

X

X X XXX XXX X X

éctrico externo

No hay imagen ni sonido

Imagen oscura y en blanco

Interferencia de ruido el

con el funcionamento del televisor

X

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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(Imagen oscura y en blanco)

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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-S100/25N-S180, 25 inch Color Television

Warranty Period for this Product: One (1) year parts and 90 days labor for 25 inch models; one (1)

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.

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

TO OBTAIN ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP OR VISIT www.sharp-usa.com

27N-S100/27N-S180, 27 inch Color Television
(Be sure to have this information available when you need service
for your Product.)

year parts and one (1) year labor for 27, 32, and 36 inch models.
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.

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

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.

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135

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Printed in U.S.A.

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