Sharp 27SF56B Owner’s Manual

Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR ® are designed to protect the

environment through superior energy efficiency,

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" IMPORTANT INFORMATION/IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS ..................................................... 2-4

° Trademarks ................................................. 5

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

" Before Operating YourTelevision ................... 5

,' Antenna Connections .......................... 6-7

• Quick Reference Control Operation ............... 9

• EZ SETUP during First Use ................... 9-10

• Antenna Setup-DIGITAL .......................... 10-11

° Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without

Remote Control ........................................... 1!

• Channel Call ............................ 11

, Changing Viewing Channel .............. 12

, Language ................................ 13

- Sleep Timer .................................................... t3

- Video Adjust ................................................ 14

° Audio Select ............................. I5-t6

MTS (Muttichannel TV Sound) ..................... 15

SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch) ............. 15

FAO (Fixed Audio Output) ......................... 15

AUDIO ADJUST .......................... 16

Digital Audio ..................................................... 17

This operation manual includes basic operating I

instructions in Spanish and French

SPANISH is on page 53-57

FRENCH is on page 58-62

• Closed Caption ..................... 18-19

', Parent Control ................................. 20-30

V-CHIP Operation ..................... 20-27

VIEW TIMER .......................... 28-30

• Energy Save ........................... 31

° Set Up ............................... 32-39

EZ Setup ........................... 32-33

Channel Setting ..................... 33-35

Blue Screen .............................. 36

Personal Preference ....... 37-38

Universal Plus Function ................... 38-39

- Auto Input .................................. 39

, CH/tnput ID .................................. 40-4I

- Screen Format ..................................... 42-43

,, Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals 44-45

• Using the Audio OutputTerminafs ................. 46

• Operation of Universal Remote Control ........ 47-50

° Before Calling for Service ............ 5t

• Calling for Service ........................ 51

o Warning message for Digital broadcasting ........ 52

o Specifications ........... 52

, Limited Warranty ....................... 63

DIGITAL

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Welcome to the SHARP Family. We are pleased that you are now the owner of a SHARP Co!orTelevision

- 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.:

O.TA,.To.MO. i

There are two important reasons for prompt warranty registration of your new SHARP television set Use the REGISTRATION CARD packed in with the set.

FIRST - WARRANTY

This is to assure that you will immediately receive the full consumer benefit of the parts, service and labor warranty applicable to your purchase

SECOND - CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT To assure that you wil! promptly receive any safety notification on inspection, modification or recall that

SHARP may be required to give under the 1972 Consumer Product Safety AcL PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE IMPORTANT "LIMITED WARRANTY" CLAUSE ON THE LAST PAGE,

t WARNnNG" TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK),

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

" 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

person&.

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

PERSONNEL,,

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.

"Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in

particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practicaL"

WARNING - FOO 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.

PRODUCT DISPOSAL

This product utilizes a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) containing lead and tin-lead solder Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environment considerations For disposal or

recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www eiaeorg

CAUTION:

• DonotplacetheACpowercordundertheTVsetorotherheavyitems.

• Topreventfire,neverplaceanytypeofcandleornakedflamesonthetoporneartheTVset, . Topreventfireorshockhazard,donotexposethisproductstodrippingorsplashingNoobjectsfilled

withliquids,suchas vases, should be placed on the product,

CAUTBON: P_ea.e read o, of those instructions before you operate your television and save

these instructions for later use°

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.This unithas 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 bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc

5 Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand, or table The television equipment may fall,causing

serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the equipment. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the television equipment.

6 Television equipment and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops,

excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment and cart combination to overturn

7. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer

8. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To insure reliable operation ofthe 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 buiit-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.

t0 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

! 1 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.

!i ' "O'P RTANT SAFEGUAR:......:...........DS (c ,,,.ue4i

13 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television equipment

14 if an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded

so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges Section 810 of the

National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements

for the grounding electrode

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

..........JI [' LEAD IN

ANTENNA

/ W,RE

/ GROUND,._// _ _"_.,.

.// CLAMP //,'_ tl! \\

,,_" "_::_ _ ANTENNA

I ........... _ I _/"f DISCHARGE UNIT

L _uulr'lv'c''_l "'-.-,-..._[_ _/_ GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

-_'_'-_._ I_ _ (NEC SECTION 810-21)

_-'--,,_ _ GROUND CLAMPS

NEC--NAT1ONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250. PART H)

t5 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 walt 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 riley 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, E 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

---- POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

iTrade ks...............

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DIGITAL

Dotby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories

infrared Remote Control Size AA

Dry Batteries

i Before operatingYourTeuevision : : :: I

Location

o 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 witl be restricted,

o 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 the TV set,

Power

YourTV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hz (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 fait to fit, contact an

electrician, Do not defeat the safety feature of the polarized plug

o If the set is not going to be used for a tong 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,)

o Lines and other noise may appear inTV 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 the

radio_

o If you are listening to an AM broadcast, turn the TV off AM broadcast signals may not be received

due to interference from the TV,

e Before using the television, prepare the Remote Control

To use the remote control, insert batteries first

Inserting the batteries

Pull up

Battery Cover

° With your thumbnail, pull up the slit as indicated by the arrow to remove the battery cover Insert two

batteries (size "AA") Be sure to match the battery (_/G terminals with the (_)/(_ marks inside the compartment

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

F4ype connector

a terminal without tools (not supplied)

75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

2. A 300-ohm system is a fiat"twin-lead" cable that can be attached to a 75-ohm terminal through a

300/75-ohm ADAPTOR (not supplied)

i.... .....

gOO-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)

,, Refer to one of the following two diagrams when connecting to an outdoor antenna

A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna.

B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antenna.

o Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the ANT/CABLE terminal on the rear of the TV set

A. Combination VHF/UHF Antennas

VHF/UHF 300175-ohm

ANTENNA (Not supplied) .... "/_

ADAPTOR

VHF/UHF ANTENNA

B. Separate VHF/UHF Antenna

REAR OF TV

VHF UHF

ANTENNA ANTENNA

"_30o,ehm

5-ohm I

coaxial I ._NTJ:_ I

COMBINER

300-ohm \(aot _u_pfied) [ ......... :

o 75-ohm coaxial / _#:

REAR OF TV

F-type connector should be finger-tightened only.

F-type connector

75-ohm coaxial cable

o A 75 ohm coaxial cable connector is built intothe 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 channeis are scrambled, a cable TV converter/descrambler isgenerally provided to the subscriber by

the cable TV company. This converter/descrambler is necessary for normai 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 AiB (not provided) is required

"A" position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view atl unscrambled channels using theTV's "B" position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view the scrambled channels via the converter/

RF switch (not supplied)

____ A_LI_ ' signal _._ _OU_L= j iN_=_ __._Jsplitter _ CableTV Line

When connecting the RF cable to theTV set, do not tighten F4ype connector with tools.

If tools are used, it may cause damage to your TV seL

(The breaking of internal circuit, etco)

channel keys

descrambler using the converter's channel keys

Two-set 1

CableTV converter!

descrambler

(notsupplied)

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

might be required.

POWER Press -->On

Press again -4 Off

VIDEO/AUDIO TERMINALS

(INSIDE DOOR)

REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

Press --> Accesses MAiN MENU, Press again _ Exits MAiN MENU

POWER Press --_ On

Press again -4 Off REMOTE KEYPAD (0 - 9)

Sets the channel FLASHBACK

Returns to previous channel

o (DOT) Sets the channel

PERSONAL PREFERENCE With the Persona_ Preference buttons,\

you can program your favorite \ programs by using the 4 categories A, \

B, C and D The channets can be accessed quickly by using these

buttons (See page 38, 39)

VOLUME UP/DOWN r

(+) increases sound,, (-) Decreases sound,

,, Changes or se)ects the TV

adjustments on On-Screen Disptay

Press -4 Accesses MAIN J Press again -4 Exits MAiN MENU

CATV/DVD-TViVCR MODE SELECT SWITCH

In TViVCR position, signals sent will be for TV and VCR control

In CATV/DVD position, signals sent

wil_ be for cable TV converter and

DVD control. DVD/VCR CONTROL

See page 48

VOLUME UP/DOWN (+) Increases sound,

(- ) Decreases sound

infrared Transmitter Window

DISPLAY

Press -4 Displays receiving channel for 4 seconds,

Press again -_ Removes display

- Temporarily displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode,

INPUT Press --_ Switches to external video INPUT 1 mode Press twice -4 Switches to external

video iNPUT 2 mode Press 3 times --> Switches to external video INPUT 3 mode or

COMPONENT mode Press 4 times -4 Switches back to

the original TV mode See page 46 ENTER

• Used to confirm the channel

selection and Persona! Preference channet

,, Used in some instances where a

Cable Converter Box requires an "enter" command after selecting

channels, when using the REMOTE KEYPAD button See page 48

CHANNEL UP/DOWN (A) Selects next higher channel

(V') Selects next lower channel

- See pages 34-36 for Channel Setting,

° Moves the" _" mark on the MENU

screens

MUTE

Press --> Mutes sound. Press again -4 Restores sound

CHANNEL UP/DOWN (_&) Selects next higher channel

(v) Setects next lower channel

- The above shaded buttons on the Remote Control gtow in the dark. To use the gIow-in-the-dark display on the remote control, place ft under a fluorescent light or other lighting

o 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 ]ighting used,

o 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.

o Sunlight and fluorescent lighting are the most effective when charging the display. o The TV set and remote controt illustrationsand the on-screen displays in this manual may differ from

their actual appearance.

When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels after EZ SETUP process.

Please perform the following instructions before pressing the POWER button.

('t) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5) (2) Connect the antenna cable to theTV set. (See pages 6, 7)

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

(._)O O O

(9@G ®®®

POWER

VOLUME

(+)/(-)

CHANNEL

uP(A)/

DOWN(V)

Press the POWER button on the TV set or on the Remote Control to turn on the TV. The SELECT LANGUAGE screen will be displayed,

(On the Set) (On the Remote Control)

POWER POWER

T,,I

o Q

Press CH A/_' to select "ENGLISH", "ESPANOL (SPANISH)" or "FRANCAIS (FRENCH)"

3 Press VOL +/- to access the EZ SETUP screen

SELECT LANGUAGE

OENGLISH

ESPA_OL

F_AI_CMS

SELECT:0H Alv SET :VOL+I-

SELECTLANGUAGEscreen

SELECT LAt{GUAGE

eENGLtSH

ESPAI)0L FRANCAtS

SELECT:OH_m SET :VOL+I-

CO_tttECT ANTE_flA OR CABLE

START EZ SETUP?

eSTOP START

(EZ SETUP screen)

Press VOL +. The tuner will automatically search for the

broadcasting or cable TV channels for ANALOG.. (The CH No. will automatically increase when it

appears.) Once tuning for analog broadcasting channel is

finished, tuning for digital channel will start. If cable TV channels is detected, it will not proceed to digital

channel tuning.

If you want to stop the EZ SETUP process once it has started, press VOL - and it will be canceled

If you want to SET UP again, please refer to page 33, 34 on SET UE

To cancel EZ SETUP

Press VOL -.

(STOP)

(START)

(Analog channel tunning)

PLEASE WAIT

AUTO PROGRA',_,_H{G

STOP OSTART

(Digital channe! running)

PLEASEWAIT AUTO PRCGB_},{_ING

DIGITAL 6£

STOP gSTABT

i during First Use (Continued i " ii :'::................

Once EZ SETUP is comp,ete, the lowest channe, number [ 2] memorized will be displayed, (eg, Analog Channel 2)

• If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, please refer to pages 34-36 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING

o it may be difficult to PRESET when the broadcast signals are weak, the channel cycle frequency is

incorrect or frequency jamming is occurring around the area Please refer to pages 34-36 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING

• "Please Wait" display on the screen during system initialization

e In order to receive digital air broadcasts, you need a digital broadcast antenna.You can set

the antenna configuration through the Antenna Setup-Digital screen. Digital Channel tuning should be completed before proceeding with this setting.

I I

1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen,

2 Press CH APe" to move the "@" mark to "SET UP",

Press VOL +/- to access the SET UP screen, then press OH A/V to move the "O" mark to "CH SETTING".

4 Press VOL +/- to access the CH SETTING screen, then press

CH A/V to move the "O" mark to select "ANTENNA SETUP-

DIGITAL:',

o Antenna Setup-Digital can only be select

during Digital Channel

}._ENU

C££LE EP TP,ER [_;:_Vt0E0 ADJUST _AUDI0 SELECT _D_GITAL AUDIO

_LOSED CAPTION

_PARENT CONTROL

_SNERGY SAVE

@_SET UP

(MAIN MENU screen)

_SET UP

BLUE SCREEN PERSONAL PREE UNIVERSAL PLUS

LANGUAGE

@CH SETTING

AUTO IHPUT CHIINPUT IO

SCREEI_ FORMAT

(SET UP screen)

CH SETTING

EZ SETUP AIRIANALOG CABLE ANALOG CN SEARCH DIGITAL CH SEARCH OH ME_I_RY

@ANTENNA SETUP_DIGITAI

(CH SETTING screen)

Press VOL +I- to access ANTENNA SETUP-DIGITAL screen.

[] SIGNAL STRENGTH

(i)Press CH A/_" to select "SIGNAL STRENGTH" (ii) Adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the signal

strength level 60 or higher°

SIGNAL STRENGTH CHANNEL STRENGTM

(ANTENNASETUP-DIGITALscreen)

I Antenna Setup=DIGITAL (Continued)"

[] CHANNEL STRENGTH

Make sure the signal strength of each channel received is finely adjusted, (i) Press CH A/_" to select"CHANNEL STRENGTH",

(ii) Press VOL +/- to select other channels (iii) Input channel number (2-69) using REMO'[E KEYPAD

(0-9) button

(iv) Adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the signal

strength level 60 or higher,

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o This function is available for DIGITAL channel only

6 Press MENU to exit O

SIGNALSTRENGTH CHANNELSTRENGTH

! if!

= If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most settings

Via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set

• Some features of your TV set are not accessible without the Remote Control If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center

for a replacement

(On the Set)

button

" Cain " ....................'...................." :::.................'-

e To display receiving channel information.

Press DISPLAY once_ The display appears as shown on right

o If the viewing channel is a digital channel, the information of channel number, audio service type,

broadcast station, program information and V-Chip rating will appear°

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OISPL_Y

At_DiO:STEREO :

(whileviewingdigitalchannel)

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eSTEREO _Otl AIR

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whileviewing analogchannel)

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2 Press DISPLAY twice The timer information screen will appear

o When no timer is set, the timer information screen will not DisPLAY

appear O

3 Press DISPLAY again to return to normal screen

DISPLAY

SLEEP T It_,_EB

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Please note: your new Television is capable of receiving the full

range of AIR-3"V channels available today, from the most advanced digital channels, to the more traditional analog channels. As the

transition toward full digital TV continues, some AIR-TV systems in the USA will have a mixture of analog and digital channels in

their lineups.

[] You can change channels in several ways.

- REMOTE KEYPAD

FLASHBACK

CHANNEL

- UP(A)/ DOWN(_)

Method 1 Using CH A/V on the remote

control unit or on the TV set

Method 2 (i) Press FLASHBACK to switch to the previously tuned channel.

(ii) Press FLASHBACK again to switch back to the currently tuned channel.

• FLASHBACK will not work if no channel has been changed after TV is turned on.

Method 3 Using REMOTE KEYPAD buttons (0-g and ENTER) to select up to 125 channels for VHF/UHF/

(On the Set)

CH AI_"

buttons

(while viewing

digital channel)

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QSI"ERE0 _Ol_ AI

SAP _-ON A_R

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CATV,

TO select a 1 or 2-digit analog channel number (e, g,, Channel 5):

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Press 5 -+ ENTER

, When selecting a 1-digit channel number, it is not necessary to press 0 before the number

o When you enter 0-9 only, channel selection will be made if there is no operation for a few seconds..

To select a 3-digit analog cable channel number (e. g., Channel 115):

Press 1 -_ 1 --> 5

= When you enter 0-9 only, channel selection will be made if there is no operation for a few seconds.. o If you push "0" by itself, nothing wilt happen

To select a digital channel number (e. g. Channel 10.1):

Press 1 -> 0 --> • (DOT) --> 1 -_ ENTER

• Complete the above steps within a few seconds o When you enter 0-9 and • (DOT), channel selection will be made if there is no operation for a few

seconds

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

1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen

_SLEEP ;E!4S_

r&_t_$£€OAO_UST _UO_O SELECT

_OIGfTkL A_8tO

_CLOSCO CAPTION _PkflCt{TCONTROL _SfESGY SAVE _SET UP

MAIN MENU screen

_ENU C_CLEEP ?_CR

_IDEO A_JU_T _-,_UO_OSELECT

_CIOSED CAPTIOtl

_PA_Et{T CG'_T_OL _Er_E_GY SAVE

_ET UP

_SET UP CLUE CC_EN

P_5Ott_ PREE tt_VC_SAL PLUS

O_At_UAGE

C_ _CT?II_ AUTO IIIPUT CHt_PUT _

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(SET UP screen)

Press CH A/V to move the "@" mark to "SET UP",

Press VOL +/- to access the SET UP screen, then press CH A/V'

to move the "@" mark to "LANGUAGE".

4 Press VOL +/- to access the LANGUAGE select screen,

L_tIGUkG_

O_t&GLI_H

FRkt_CA_S

LANGUAGEselectscreen

Press OH AIV to select "ENGLISH", "ESPA_IOL (SPANISH)" or

"FRANCAIS (FRENCR)'L

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eECPA60L

tFR#_CAIS

6 Press MENU to exit.. @

e You can preset your television to turn off automatically in increments of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes,

1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.

2 Press VOL +/- to access the SLEEP TIMER screen.

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_LEEP T_ER

&t_Vl_O AOJ_$T _AUDIO SELECT _O{GtTkL A_OIO _t_CLO_EOCAPTION _P_ENT CONTROL

;_t_CR_ CkVE

3 Press VOL +/- to set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90 or t20 minutes.

S_EEP TIMER

4 PressMENUtoexiL _ _--_ oMENU

o To turn off the SLEEP TIMER, repeat the above SLEEP TIMER steps and

select "- - - M REMAIN" during step 3. SLEEP TIMER screen'

- 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 twice. 5 minutes before the SLEEP TIMER

turns off the TV, the screen prompts the time remaining for 4 seconds The SLEEP TIMER shows a similar display for each remaining minute and a 10-second display right before shutting off the TV.

o If you turn the POWER OFF, the SLEEP TIMER will automatica!ly reset

Video Adjust .............. ""7

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o Description of Adjustment Items

j Selecteditem

PICTURE TINT COLOR

IBR'IGHT

SHARP COLOR TEMP

RESET

VOL + button Toincreasecontrasl

To,makeskintonesgreenish Toincreasecolorintensily Toincreasebrightness

Toincreasesharpness Tochoosea LOW,ML,MHorHIGHcolortone.

Toreturnalladjustmentstofactorypresetlevels

VOL - button Todecreasecontrast Tomakeskintonesreddish

Todecrease€olor'intensity

Todecreasebrightness Todecreasesharpness

Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen, Press CH ,&/V to move the "_" mark to "VIDEO ADJUST".

Press VOL +/- to access the PICTURE adjust screen..

o The word "DIGITAL" will appear to show viewing channel is a

digital channel.

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Press CH A/V to select the desired adjustment item (Refer to the diagram below,,)

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Press VOL +/- to adjust the setting

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Repeat steps 4 to 5 to adjust other settings,

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VOL + increases contrast ---

decreases contrast

7 Press MENU to exiL O

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. VIDEO ADJUST setting, once set, is shared among AIR/CABLE. INPUT 1, INPUT 2, and iNPUT 3

modes

.. VIDEO ADJUST setting for INPUT 3 when used as COMPONENT can be set independently . VIDEO ADJUST setting for Digital Channel can be set independently,

[] IVlTS (Multichannel TV Sound) (For Analog Channel only)

This function allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound.

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

Stereo broadcasts LJve television broadcasts 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.)

e if stereo sound is difficult to hear;

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

[] SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch)

This function turns the TV's internal speakers "ON" or "OFF" when listening to sound from external speakers by using the AUDIO OUTPUT Terminals. (See page 47).

[] FAO (Fixed Audio Output)

This function turns the TV's internal speakers "OFF" and allows fixed audio output from the AUDIO OUTPUT Terminals. (See page 47). With FAO, the TV's volume control is disabled°

1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen,

2 Press OH A!_' to move the "0" mark to "AUDIO SELECT",

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3 Press VOL +/- to access the AUDIO SELECT screen.

4 Press OH A/V to move the "0" mark to"MTS', "SPEAKER", "FAO"

or "AUDIO ADJUST".

• If the viewing channel is a digital --> ÷ channel, MTS cannot be selected.

Press VOL +/- to select "STEREO", "SAP" or"MONO" when the

"0" mark is at "MTS" position,

MTS

(For Analog

Channelonly)

SPEAKER FAO

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(MAIN MENU screen)

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'AUDIO SELECT screen

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[] AUDIO ADJUST

When the "_" mark is at "AUDIO ADJUST", press VOL +/- to access the AUDIO ADJUST screen. To access the desired item,

press CH A/_' To adjust the audio setting, press VOL +I-. [TREBLE]_._[ BASS ] _[BALANCE].__[ RESET I

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Selecteditem

TREBLE BASS

BALANCE

RESET To returnat!adjustmentstofactorypresetfevets

6 Press MENU to exiL O

An example screen displaying ON AIR Analog Channel when receiving stereo broadcasts Current channel number_

%- ON AIR" wit! appear next to STEREO or

SAP when receiving STEREO or SAP

broadcasts

o 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 receiving video signals from INPUT terminals does not change the type of

sound; in this case, sound is determined by the video source,

o If "FAO" mode is on, "SPEAKER" mode will automatically turn off Changing "SPEAKER" setting will

not affect "FAO" mode,

VOL + button Toincreasetrebleresponse

Toincreasebassresponse

Toemphasizethe right

speaker'svolume.

VOL - button

To decreasetrebleresponse

To decreasebassresponse

Toemphasizethe left

speaker'svolume

TREBLE

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(AnalogCHANNELcallonscreer

This feature allows you to select the Primary and Secondary language and as well the type of audio transmitted in a digital broadcast. If the viewing channel is an analog channel, Digital

Audio cannot be selected,

1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen

2 Press CH _,/_" to move the "_" mark to "DIGITAL AUDIO"..

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_-AUDt 0 SELECT

{'_,_-D_GITAL AUDIO

_CLOSED 6APTIOI_

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(MAIN MENU screen)

Press VOL +/- to access the DIGITAL AUDIO screen_

Press CH A/V to select "Audio Service" or "Audio

AUDIO SERVICE

Preference", then press VOL +/- to access to the selected

mode,

(DIGITAL AUDIO screen)

If a program has three services, audio service toggles

like below:

o AUDIO SERVICE:The type of audio transmitted in a digital broadcast signal,

tn additional, it is possible for multiple audio track to accompany a signal video track

[] AUDIO PREFERENCE

(i) Press CH _'_' to select "PRIMARY LANGUAGE" or

"SECONDARY LANGUAGE".

(ii) Press VOL +/- to change the setting

PRIMARY LANGUAGE :ENGLISH

PRIMARY LANGUAGE

SECONDARY LANGUAGE

• The language which is selected in Primary Language will not appear in Secondary Language selection

mode°

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e How to set CLOSED CAPTION

o YourTV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder "Closed

Caption" is a system which allows conversations, narration, and sound effects in TV programs and home videos to appear as captions on the

TV screen (see the illustration).

o Not all the programs and videos wilt offer closed captioning. Please

look for the "_" symbol to ensure that captions will be shown

o Closed Caption broadcast for Analog Channel can be viewed in two

modes: CAPTION and TEX'E For each mode, two channels are available, CH1 and CH2

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Closed Caption broadcast for Digital Channel can be viewed in 10 modes (maximum)_ The CAPTION mode shows subscripts of dialogs and commentaries of TV dramas and news programs while allowing clear view of the

picture.

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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,

[] During viewing analog channel

1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.

2 Press CH A!_ to move the "@" mark to "CLOSED CAPTION",

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3 Press VOL +/- to access the CLOSED CAPTION setting screen,

Press CH .&/_' to move the "_" mark to either"MODE" or"DATA".

5 Press VOL +/- to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting.

MODE:

__ DATA:

E3_Z3

(MAIN MENU screen)

_OLOS_D CAPTION

e_bE :DAPTIO_

DATA ;CH I

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eDATA :OH I

_CLOSED DAPTIO_

• k_OD_ :DAPTION DATA :CH I

Press MENU to exit,,

[] During viewing digital channel

1 Repeat steps I to 2 of During viewing analog channel.

2 PressVOL +/- to accessthe CLOSED CAPTION screen, 3 Press CH _/? to select"CLOSED CAPTION SERVICE"

or "CLOSED CAPTION PREFERENCE" and then press VOL +/- to enter to the selected mode screen.

CLOSED CAPTION SERVICE

[]

(i) Press CH A/V to select"CLOSED CAPTION

SERVICE". Closed caption services toggles like below:

(CLOSED CAPTION screen)

SELECT SERVICE : OFF

(CLOSED CAPTION SERVICE screen'

FONT SIZE : DEFAULT

CLOSED CAPTION PREFERENCE

[]

(i) Press CH A/V to select "FONT SIZE", "FONT

COLOR", "BACKGROUND COLOR" or "RESET"

(ii) Press VOL +/- to select desired setting

The setting toggles as shown below:

FONT SIZE : DEFAULT

FONT SIZE

FONT COLOR/BACKGROUND COLOR

FONT COLOR : DEFAULT

RESET

• For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values.

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

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

• If any button is pressed to call up the ON SCREEN DISPLAY while viewing a CLOSED CAPTION broadcast, the closed captions will disappear momentarily

o If no TEXT broadcast is being received while viewing in the TEXT mode, the screen may become

dark and blank for some programs. Should this occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to "OFF"

[] 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 four characters that contain information about the program's MPAA

rating, the TV Parental Guidelines, Canadian rating system and New DTV Ratings.

• Since aTV program may use either the MPAA rating, theTV Guidelines, the Canadian rating system (if with Canada program) or New DTV Ratings, you should adjust all for complete control

[1] MPAA RATING

RATING

G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.

PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for

children.

age

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

children under 13.

based

R RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

NC-t7 NOONE 17AND UNDER ADMITTED. X X Rating is an older rating that is unified with NC-17 but may be encoded on

older movie's data

, MPAA RATING

Example '1:

"PG-13" in the age-based rating is blocked, this wilt automatically block the higher ratings "R",

"NC-17", "X" also.

1, User setting 2. Block table

..... _ b_ock

PG-13 BLOCK age _bfock

BLOCK block

BLOCK black

BLOCK bfock

I _ Inotto

I _ Select

based auto-

not to

black

auto-

Example 2:

"R" in the age-based rating is blocked, this will automatically block the higher rating "NC-17", "X"

also.

1. User setting

PG-13 --

R BLOCK

N0-17 BLOCK

X BLOCK

2+ Block table

=black

PG nat to

block

e black

ba ;d Select

notto

block

auto-

black

auto- block

• MPAA RATING is only age-based

[2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES

<z= content based

RATING

AGE D L

(Sexually (Adult

Suggestive Language)

Dialog)

TV-Y (All children) TV-Y7 (Direct to Older Children)

[] -- --

U TV-G _General Audience)_

age TV-PG (Parental Guidance

based i Suggested)

TV-14

(Parents Strongly

[] [] []

Cautioned) TV-MA (Mature Audience Only)

[] - []

@ : Content Rating can be set

- : Content Rating cannot be set (not normally broadcast by TV station)

S V

(Sexual (Violence)

Situation)

@ @

[] [] [] []

(Fantasy

Violence)

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