Sharp 27N-50 Operation Manual

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CONTENTS

model

27N-S50

• 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Using the Video and Audio

Input Jacks ...................................................... 30

• Before Calling for Service ......................... 31 - 32

• Limited Warranty............................................. 35

This operating manual includes basic

operating instructions in Spanish and French.

SPANISH is on page 8, 32.

FRENCH is on page 9.

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.

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.”

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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 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 : RRMCG1324CESA

Size AA

Dry Batteries

Before Operating Your Television

Location

• For normal operation, your TV should be located in an area of the room where cool adequate ventilation is provided. Do not place the back of the television set in a place where free airflow will be restricted.

• Any magnetic force may disturb the color picture. Make sure that magnets, electric clocks, toys using magnets or any other magnetic substance, such as iron are kept well away from this TV set.

Power

Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hertz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Should it fail to fit, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the safety feature of the polarized plug.

NOTE:

• If the set will not be used for a long period, such as during a vacation, unplug the set from the wall outlet to economize power. (If the TV set is plugged in, a slight current still flows, even with the POWER BUTTON in the OFF position.)

• Lines and other noise may appear in TV broadcast images when an FM tuner or radio is located near the TV and both radio and TV broadcasts are being received. Should such noise appear, turn off either the TV or the radio.

• If you are listening to an AM broadcast, turn the TV off. AM broadcast signals may not be received due to the interference of the TV.

L Before using the television, prepare the Remote Control

To use the remote control, insert batteries first.

Insert the batteries

Pull up

Battery Cover

• With your thumbnail, pull up the slit as indicated by the arrow to remove the back cover. Insert two batteries (size “AA”). Be sure to match the battery e/d terminals with the e/d marks inside the compartment.

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Antenna Connections

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

L Location of Controls

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.)

Basic Remote Control Functions

POWER

Press → On. Press again → Off.

REMOTE KEYPAD

Accesses any channel from keypad.

FLASHBACK

Returns to previous channel.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

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

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

MUTE

Press → Mutes sound. Press again → Restores sound.

• CLOSED CAPTION appears when sound is muted.

IN 2

CBD

Infrared Transmitter Window

INPUT

Press once → Switch to external video INPUT 1 mode. Press again → Switch to external video INPUT 2 mode. Press again → Switch to TV mode. See page 30.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

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

See pages

•

presetting.

• Moves the “ ” mark of the MENU screen.

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

DISPLAY

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

• Temporarily displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode.

26 - 29

for channel

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Referencia rápida de los controles de operación

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.

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.)

Funciones Basicas Del Control Remoto

ALIMENTACION (POWER)

Pulsando

→

Pulsando nuevamente

TECLADO A DISTANCIA (REMOTE KEYPAD)

Para tener acceso a cualquier canal empleando las teclas.

RETORNO AL CANAL ANTERIOR (FLASHBACK)

Para volver al canal anterior.

AUMENTO/DISMINUCION DEL VOLUMEN (VOLUME UP/DOWN)

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

• En modo de MENU cambia o

SILENCIAMIENTO (MUTE)

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

• CLOSED CAPTION apparece auto-

Enciende (On).

→

Apaga (Off).

selecciona el ajuste del televisor.

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

IN 2

CBD

Ventanilla del transmisor de infrarrojos

ENTRADA (INPUT)

Pulsando una vez → Cambia al modo de entrada 1 de video externo. Pulsando nuevamente → Cambia al modo de entrada 2 del vídeo externo. Pulsando nuevamente → Vuelve al modo TV original.

CANAL SUPERIOR/INFERIOR (CHANNEL UP/DOWN)

(8) Selecciona el siguiente canal

superior.

(9) Selecciona el siguiente canal

inferior.

• En el modo de MENU, mueve la marca “

MENU (MENU)

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

VISUALIZACION (DISPLAY)

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

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

”.

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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.

PAVE NUMERIQUE DE COMMANDE A DISTANCE (REMOTE KEYPAD)

Sélectionne directement le canal voulu sur le pavé numérique.

RETOUR (FLASHBACK)

Rappelle le canal regardé précédent.

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

Pour augmenter le volume du son.

(+) (–)

Pour diminuer le volume du son.

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

SOURDINE (MUTE)

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

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

IN 2

(FRANÇAIS)

CBD

Fenêtre d’émission du signal infrarouge

ENTRÉE (INPUT)

Appuyer pour sélectionner le mode ENTRÉE 1 vidèo externe. Appuyer de nouveau pour sélectionner le mode ENTRÉE 2 vidéo externe. Appuyer de nouveau pour revenir au mode TV initial.

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

(8)Sélectionne le canal supérieur

suivant.

(9)Sélectionne le canal inférieur

précédent.

• Déplace le curseur “ du MENU.

RÉGLAGE (MENU)

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

AFFICHAGE (DISPLAY)

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

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

” sur l’écran

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EZ SETUP during First Power On

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

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

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

POWER

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

1 Press the

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

2 Press

(ESPAÑOL)” or “FRENCH (FRANÇAIS)”.

3 Press

4 Press

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

Press

POWER

CH UP

VOL (+)

VOL (–)

button on the TV set or on the Remote Control

(On the Set)

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to select “ENGLISH”, “SPANISH

(–)

to access the EZ SETUP mode.

VOL (–)

and it will be canceled.

(Remote Control)

(SELECT LANGUAGE mode)

(EZ SETUP mode)

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 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 page 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 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)

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

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

(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)

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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

VOL (+) or (–)

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.

REMOTE KEYPAD

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

1 Press 2 Press

3 Press

4 Press

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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.

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Video Adjust (Continued)

5 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

to adjust the setting.

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

to exit.

Audio Select

L MTS (MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND)

This circuit allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound.

1 Press 2 Press

3 Press

CH UP

SELECT”.

VOL (+) or (–)

to access MAIN MENU screen.

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “AUDIO

to access AUDIO SELECT mode.

→

VOL UP (+) increase contrast

VOL DOWN (–) decrease contrast

(MAIN MENU screen)

4 Press

5 Press

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VOL (+) or (–)

to exit.

to change the AUDIO SELECT setting.

(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.

REMOTE KEYPAD

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

1 Press 2 Press

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

CAPTION”.

3 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

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DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “CLOSED

→

to access CLOSED CAPTION setting mode.

(MAIN MENU screen)

(CLOSED CAPTION setting mode)

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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 (–)

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

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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:

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• 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

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.

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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

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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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MP AA

TV GUIDELINES

AD :OFFDO

NLO

STATUS :OFF

L HOW TO SET V-CHIP

[1] MPAA RATING

1 Press

2 Press

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP (8)

DOWN (9)

CONTROL”.

3 Press

press

VOL (+)

(–)

to move the “ ” mark to “PARENT

to access PARENT CONTROL mode, then

to access V-CHIP select mode.

REMOTE KEYPAD

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

TIMER V I DEO AD JUST AUD IO

PARENT CONTROL ENERGY SAVE SET UP

(MAIN MENU screen)

SELECT

CAPT IONCLOSED

(PARENT CONTROL mode)

4 Press

5 Press

VOL (+)

CH UP (8)

then press

(–)

VOL (+)

to access “MPAA RATING”.

DOWN (9)

(–)

to move the “ ” mark to "PG",

to select BLOCK. If you set “PG” to

(V-CHIP select mode)

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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to return V-CHIP select mode exit.

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[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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[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 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 “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

NOTE:

, 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.

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

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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)

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”.

DOWN (9)

to move the “ ” mark to

3 Press

4 Repeat pressing

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VOL (+)

(–)

to “DOWNLOAD : ON”.

to exit.

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L DOWNLOAD V-CHIP DATA

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 (+)

(–)

REMOTE KEYPAD

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

→

(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 (+)

(–)

C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+

INDI V

—: ———— B:LOCK —: ———— B:LOCK —: ———— B:LOCK

IDUAL BL

MENU : R ETU RN

OCK

(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)

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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

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)

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

, 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

. When you choose the correct

REMOTE

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.)

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

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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

SAVE”.

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

(8) or

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to “ENERGY

→

(On the set)

VOL

VOL(+) / CH DOWN(9)

REMOTE KEYPAD

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

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)

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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”.

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)

(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)

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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

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

(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.

(8) or

to exit.

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

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to the

(AIR/CABLE mode)

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L Saving broadcast TV channels into memory.

1.1 Press

1.2 Press

1.3 Press

1.4 Press

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

(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

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

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”.

VOL (+) or (–)

CH UP

KEYPAD

to add or erase.

. The tuner will search

. CH SEARCH will stop at

to exit.

to access MAIN MENU

(8) or

to select each desired channel

CH UP

to access SET UP

CH UP

to access CH

to access CH MEMORY.

DOWN

(9) or

CH UP

REMOTE

(8) or

(STOP)

(START)

(CH SEARCH mode)

→

(CH SETTING mode)

→

2.3 Press

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VOL (+)

memory or press channel from the TV’s memory.

to add a channel to the TV’s

VOL (–)

to erase a

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2.4 Press

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”.

(CH MEMORY

VOL (+)

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP

to exit.

(8) or

VOL (+)

To add channel 12 to the

TV memory

VOL (–)

To erase channel 12 from

the TV memory

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

DOWN

(9) to move the “ ” mark to

(CH MEMORY

memorized channel)

→

3 Press

VOL (+) or (–)

to access SET UP mode.

REMOTE KEYPAD

VOLUME (+)/(–)

CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

(MAIN MENU screen)

(SET UP mode)

4 Press

5 Press

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

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VOL (+) or (–)

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

BLUE SCREEN is turned on.

to access BLUE SCREEN select mode.

(BLUE SCREEN select mode)

to select “ON”.

to exit.

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Using the Video and Audio Input Jacks

IN 1

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

VCR

L To watch video material playback.

• Press the Remote’s

INPUT

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

playback is connected.

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

TV Game

(Front connection

terminals of TV)

To VIDEO

OUTPUT

To AUDIO OUTPUT (L)

To AUDIO OUTPUT (R)

(Rear connection

terminals of TV)

To VIDEO

OUTPUT

To AUDIO OUTPUT (R)

To AUDIO OUTPUT (L)

INPUT

is pressed.

AUDIO

LRVIDEO

• INPUT mode can be selected by pressing either the

TV is set to the highest channel stored in memory, or by pressing the 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 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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CH UP

(8) on the TV remote control when the

CH DOWN

(9) when it is set to

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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

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 30)

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.

’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

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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”.

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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(Dark and Blank Picture)

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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.

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

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XX X

XXXX XX

XXX XXXXX XX X

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XX XXX

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

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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Notes

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Notes

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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: 27N-S50, 27 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 for 25 inch models; one

(1) 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.

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 ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135

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