Sharp 32F641 User Manual

COLOR TELEVISION

MODEL

32F641

H OPERATION MANU AL H

Products that have earned the ENERGY STARb are designed to protect the
environment through superior energy efficiency.

CONTENTS

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION/IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS .................................................... 2–4

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

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

• Antenna Connections ........................................... 5, 6

• Quick Reference Control Operation ......................... 7

• EZ SETUP during First Use ..................................... 8

• Demo Mode .............................................................. 9

• Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without

Remote Control ........................................................ 9

• Language ............................................................... 10

• Sleep Timer ............................................................ 10

• Video Adjust ........................................................... 11

• Audio Select ..................................................... 12, 13

MTS (Multichannel TV Sound)............................ 12

SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch) ................. 12

FAO (Fixed Audio Output)................................... 12

AUDIO ADJUST ................................................. 13

This operation manual includes basic operating

instructions in Spanish and French.

SPANISH is on page 47–51.

FRENCH is on page 52–56.

PAG E

• Closed Caption ....................................................... 14

• Parent Control .................................................. 15–25

V-CHIP Operation ......................................... 15–22

VIEW TIMER ................................................ 23–25

• Energy Save ........................................................... 26

• Set Up .............................................................. 27–33

EZ Setup ............................................................. 27

Channel Setting ............................................ 28–30

Blue Screen .................................................. 30, 31

Personal Preference ........................................... 32

Universal Plus Function ...................................... 33

• Auto Input ............................................................... 34

• CH/Input ID....................................................... 35, 36

• Screen Format........................................................ 37

• Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals ...... 38, 39

• Using the Audio Output Terminals .......................... 40

• Operation of Universal Remote Control ........... 41–44

• Before Calling for Service ....................................... 45

• Calling for Service .................................................. 45

• Specifications ......................................................... 46

• Limited Warranty .................................................... 57

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Welcome to the SHARP Family. W e 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 hav e prepared this OPERA TION MANU AL
so that you may adjust the picture and color to your personal viewing preference.
We sincerely hope that you receive the g reatest satisfaction and enjo yment from your ne w SHARP Color
Television set for years to come.
Please read these instructions carefully, and keep them handy for your future reference.

IMPORTANT

T o 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 tele vision 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 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.

WARNING:

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

“Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention
to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.”

WARNING – FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not

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.eiae.org

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO WET LOCATIONS.

The lightning flash with
arrowhead within a triangle is
intended to tell the user that
parts inside the product are a
risk of electric shock to
persons.

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

PERSONNEL.

expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.

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)

CAUTION:

• Do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other heavy items.

• To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flames on the top or near the TV set.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this products to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with

liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

these instructions for later use.

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manuf actured 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, obser ve 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 e xample, 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 tele vision equipment ma y f all, 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 ov erheating, 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)

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.

NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

15. For added protection for this tele vision 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 po wer 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 ma y expose y ou
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 nor mally 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 wor k 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 perfor mance — 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 par ts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the or iginal part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

CLAMP

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

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Supplied Accessories

Infrared Remote Control

RRMCGA219WJSA

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 bac k of the tele vision set in a place where free airflow will be restricted.

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

Power

Your TV operates on 120 V olts, 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 fail to fit, contact an
electrician. Do not defeat the safety feature of the polarized plug.

Note:

• If the set is not going to 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 the
radio.

• 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.

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 batter y m/, terminals with the m/, marks inside the
compartment.

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).

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)

F-type connector

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Antenna Connections (Continued)

OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION

• 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.

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

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

VHF/UHF ANTENNA

300-ohm
twin-lead

REAR OF TV

VHF
ANTENNA

or

UHF
ANTENNA

300-ohm
twin-lead

300-ohm
twin-lead

75-ohm coaxial

cable

COMBINER

(not supplied)

IN OUT

VHF/UHF ANTENNA

or

75-ohm

coaxial cable

300/75-ohm
ADAPTOR
(Not supplied)

REAR PANEL

F-type connector should be finger-tightened only .NOTICE

F-type connector

75-ohm coaxial cable

When connecting the RF cable to the TV set, do not
tighten F-type connector with tools.
If tools are used, it may cause damage to your TV
set.
(The breaking of internal circuit, etc.)

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 conv erter/descrambler is generally provided to the subscriber by
the cable TV compan y. This conv erter/descrambler is necessary for normal viewing of the scrambled
channels. (Set y our TV on channel 3 or 4. Typically one of these channels is used. If this is unknown,
consult your cable TV company.) For more specific instructions on installing cable TV, consult your
cable TV company. One possible method of utilizing the converter/descrambler provided by your
cable TV company is explained below.
Please note: RF switch equipped with position A/B (not provided) is required.

“A” position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view all unscrambled channels using the TV’s
“B” position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view the scramb led channels via the converter/

RF switch (not supplied)

OUTAIN

B

OUT

channel keys.
descrambler using the converter’s channel keys.

Two-set

IN

signal
splitter
(not
supplied)

Cable TV Line

Cable TV converter/

descrambler

(not supplied)

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

Quick Reference Control Operation

Part Names

•

Front Panel

POWER

Press → On.
Press again → Off.

REMOTE CONTROL
SENSOR

POWER MENU — VOL + CH

MENU

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

POWER MENU — VOL + CH

PULL-OPEN

VOLUME UP/DOWN

(k) Increases sound.
(l) Decreases sound.

VIDEO/AUDIO
TERMINALS
(INSIDE DOOR)

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

(a) Selects next higher channel.
(s) Selects next lower channel.

IN 2

Basic Remote Control Functions

POWER

Press → On.
Press again → Off.

REMOTE KEYPAD

Accesses any channel from keypad.

FLASHBACK

Returns to previous channel.

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

With the Personal Preference buttons,
you can program your favorite
programs by using the 4 categories A,
B, C and D. The channels can be
accessed quickly by using these
buttons. (See page 32.)

VOLUME UP/DOWN

(k) Increases sound.
(l) Decreases sound.

• Changes or selects the TV
adjustments on On-Screen Display.

MENU

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

MUTE

Press → Mutes sound.
Press again → Restores sound.

• When sound is muted, CLOSED
CAPTION appears if available.

POWER (DVD/VCR)

Press → On.
Press again → Off.

DVD/VCR CONTROL

(See page 41.)

Note:

• The LIGHT button on the Remote Control glows in the dark. To use the glow-in-the-dark display on the remote control, place
it under a fluorescent light or other lighting.

• When the LIGHT button is pressed, the shaded buttons above will light up.

• Using the LIGHT button frequently will shorten the battery life.

• Alkaline batteries are recommended for frequent use of the LIGHT button.

• The phosphorescent material contains no radioactive or toxic material, so it is safe to use.

• The degree of illumination will vary depending on the strength of lighting used.

• The degree of illumination will decrease with time and depending on the temperature.

• The time needed to charge the phosphorescent display will vary depending on the surrounding lighting.

• Sunlight and fluorescent lighting are the most effective when charging the display.

Infrared Transmitter Window

CATV/DVD-TV/VCR MODE buttons

Press TV/VCR → Signals sent will be for
TV and VCR control.
Press CATV/DVD → Signals sent will be
for cable TV converter and DVD control.

DISPLAY

Press → 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 → Switches to external video
INPUT 2 mode.
Press 3 times → Switches to external
video INPUT 3 mode or COMPONENT
mode.
Press 4 times → Switches back to the
original TV mode. (See page 39.)

ENTER

Used in some instances where a Cable
Converter Box requires an “enter”
command after selecting channels, when
using the REMOTE KEYPAD button.
(See page 41.)

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

(a) Selects next higher channel.
(s) Selects next lower channel.

• See pages 28–30 for Channel Setting.

• Moves the “E” mark on the MENU

screen

SKIP/VCR-CH

(See page 41.)

REC

(See page 41.)

LIGHT

Press → All the shaded operation buttons
will light up. At the same time , the selected
MODE button, either CATV/DVD or TV/
VCR will flash.

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EZ SETUP during First Use

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

•

memorize the broadcasting channels.
Please perform the following instructions before pressing the

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

POWER

VOLUME

k

)/(l)

(

CHANNEL
UP (a)/
DOWN (s)

1 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)

POWER

(On the Remote Control)

POWER

2 Press CH a/s to select “ENGLISH”, “ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)” or

“FRANCAIS (FRENCH)”.

CH

CH

3 Press VOL k/l to access the EZ SETUP screen.

4 Press VOL k.

The tuner will automatically search for the
broadcasting and cable TV channels . (The CH No.
will automatically increase when it appears.)

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

If you want to SET UP again, please refer to page
27 on SET UP.

To cancel EZ SETUP
Press VOL l.

(START)

(STOP)

SEL ECT

LANGUAGE

ENGL I SH
ESPAÑ OL
FRANCAI S

SEL ECT :CH

/

+ –

SET :VOL

/

(SELECT LANGUAGE screen)

SEL ECT

LANGUAGE

ENGL I SH
ESPAÑ OL
FRANCAI S

SEL ECT :CH

/

+ –

SET :VOL

/

OR CABL E.CONNECT ANTENNA

START

SETUP?EZ

STOP START

(EZ SETUP screen)

PL E ASE WAI T
AUTO PROGRAMM I NG

125
STOP START

5 Once EZ SETUP is complete, the lowest channel number

memorized will be displayed.

Note:

• If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, please refer to pages 28–30 for
more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.

• 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 28–30 for more
information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.

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2

Demo Mode

• To learn more about the TV set, you can enter DEMO mode. Simply
press and hold MENU on the TV set for more than 3 seconds.

• To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set for more
than 3 seconds.

Example:

DEMO mode display

(On the Set)

MENU

MENU

button

Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Contr ol

• 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 Shar p Service
Center for a replacement.

(On the Set)

MENU

MENU

button

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Language

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

•

1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.

2 Press CH a/s

to move the “E” mark to “SET UP”.

MENU

CH

CH

MENU

SLEEP T I MER
V I DEO ADJ UST
AUDI O SE L ECT

CC

CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL

ES

ENERGY

SAVE

SET UP

(MAIN MENU screen)

MENU

SLEEP T I MER
V I DEO ADJ UST
AUDI O SE L ECT

CC

CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL

ES

ENERGY

SAVE

SET UP

3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen, then press CH a/s

to move the “E” mark to “LANGUAGE”.

CH

→

CH

4 Press VOL k/l to access the LANGU AGE select screen.

SET UP

BLUE SCREEN
PERSONAL PREF.
UNI VERSAL

PLUS
LANGUAGE
CH SET T I NG
AUTO I NPUT
CH/ INPUT I D
SCREE N FORMAT

(SET UP screen)

LANGUAGE
ENGL I SH

ESPAÑ OL
FRANCA I S

(LANGUAGE select screen)

5 Press CH a/s to select “ENGLISH”, “ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)” or

“FRANCAIS (FRENCH)”.

CH

CH

MENU

IDIOMA
ENGL I SH

ESPAÑ OL
FRANCA I S

6 Press MENU to exit.

Sleep Timer

Y ou can preset y our television to turn off automaticall y in increments of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.

•

1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press VOL k/l to access the SLEEP TIMER screen.

MENU

→

MENU

SLEEP T I MER
V I DEO ADJ UST
AUDI O SE L ECT

CC

CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL

ES

ENERGY

SAVE

SET UP

(MAIN MENU screen)

3 Press VOL k/l to set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
4 Press MENU to exit.

MENU

→

Note:

•

T o turn off the SLEEP TIMER, repeat the abov e SLEEP TIMER steps and select “– – – M REMAIN” during step 3.

•

While SLEEP TIMER is active, the time remaining will be briefly displa yed on-screen at regular intervals or when

SLEE P T IMER

120M REMAIN

(SLEEP TIMER screen)

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.

•

If you turn the POWER OFF, the SLEEP TIMER will automatically reset.

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Video Adjust

PICTURE 50

SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SEL ECT

CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP

SAVE

V I DEO ADJ UST

MENU

CC

ES

Description of Adjustment Items

•

Selected item VOL k button VOL l 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
COLOR TEMP. To choose a LOW, ML, MH or HIGH color tone.
RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels.

1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH a/s

3 Press VOL k/l to access the PICTURE adjust screen.

to move the “E” mark to “VIDEO ADJUST”.

MENU

→

CH

CH

VOLUME
(k)/(l)

CHANNEL
UP (a)/
DOWN (s)

MENU

(MAIN MENU screen)

(PICTURE adjust screen)

4 Press CH a/s

to select the desired adjustment item. (Ref er to the

diagram below.)

PICTURE

RESET

: CH a

TINT

COLOR TEMP.

: CH s

COLOR

BRIGHT

CH

SHARP

CH

5 Press VOL k/l to adjust the setting.

VOL k
increases contrast

VOL l
decreases contrast

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

Note:

• 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.

MENU

PICTURE 50

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Audio Select

SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SEL ECT

CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP

SAVE

V I DEO ADJ UST

MENU

CC

ES

H MTS (Multichannel TV Sound)

This function allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound.
You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available.

•

Stereo broadcasts
Live television broadcasts of sports, shows, concerts, etc. can be receiv ed 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.)

If stereo sound is difficult to hear;

•

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

H 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 40.)

H 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 40.) With FAO, the TV’s volume control is disabled.

1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “AUDIO SELECT”.

MENU

CH

→

CH

(MAIN MENU screen)

3 Press VOL k/l

4 Press CH a/s

“FAO”, or “AUDIO ADJUST”.

5 Press VOL k/l

“E” mark is at “MTS”.

MTS

STEREO

SAP

MONO

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to access the AUDIO SELECT screen.

to move the “E” mark to “MTS”, “SPEAKER”,

to select “STEREO”, “SAP” or “MONO” when the

SPEAKER

ON

OFF

FAO

ON

OFF

→

AU I ODSEECTL

MTS

SPEAKER
FAO
AUD I DJ US TOA

CH

CH

(AUDIO SELECT screen)

AU I ODSEECTL

MTS
SPEAKER
FAO
AUD I DJ US TOA

:STEREO
:ON
:OFF

:STEREO
:ON
:OFF

(AUDIO SELECT screen)

Audio Select (Continued)

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STEREO
SAPONON

AIR
AIR

MONO

H AUDIO ADJUST

When the “E” mark is at “AUDIO ADJUST”, press VOL k/l to
access the AUDIO ADJUST screen. To access the desired item,
press CH a/s. To adjust the audio setting, press VOL k/l.

TREBLE

Selected item VOL k button VOL l button

TREBLE To increase treble response. To decrease treble response.
BASS To increase bass response. To decrease bass response.

BALANCE To emphasize the right To emphasize the left

RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels.

BASS

BALANCE

RESET

speaker’s volume. speaker’s volume.

TREBLE 0

6 Press MENU to exit.

MENU

An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving stereo broadcasts

Current channel number
“← ON AIR” will appear next to STEREO or

SAP when receiving STEREO or SAP
broadcasts.

(CHANNEL call on screen)

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 receiving video signals from INPUT terminals does not change the type of
sound; in this case, sound is determined by the video source.

• If “FAO” mode is on, “SPEAKER” mode will automatically turn off. Changing “SPEAKER” setting will
not affect “FAO” mode.

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Closed Caption

DATA :CH 1

:CAPT IONMODE

CLOSED CAPT ION

CC

CLOSED

MODE

CAPT I ON

: CAPT ION

DATA

: CH 1

CC

SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SEL ECT

CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP

SAVE

V I DEO ADJ UST

MENU

CC

ES

How to set CLOSED CAPTION

•

• Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder . “Closed
Caption” is a system which allows con versations, narration, and sound
effects in TV programs and home videos to appear as captions on the
TV screen (see the illustration).

• Not all the programs and videos will offer closed captioning. Please
look for the “ ” symbol to ensure that captions will be shown.

• Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in two modes: CAPTION
and TEXT. F or each mode, two channels are av ailable, CH1 and CH2.

The CAPTION mode shows subscripts of dialogs 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.

1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH

3 Press VOL

a/s to move the “E” mark to “CLOSED CAPTION”.

MENU

→

k/l to access the CLOSED CAPTION setting screen.

VOLUME

k

)/(l)

(

CHANNEL
UP (a)/
DOWN (s)

MENU

CH

CH

(MAIN MENU screen)

CC

CLOSED

CAPT I ON

MODE

: CAPT ION

DATA

: CH 1

(CLOSED CAPTION setting screen)

4 Press CH

5 Press VOL

MODE :

6 Press MENU

a/s to move the “E” mark to either “MODE” or “D AT A”.

CH

CH

k/l to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting.

CAPTION

TEXT

OFF

to exit.

DATA :

CH 1

CH 2

MENU

Note:

• If a broadcast contains CLOSED CAPTION and the MUTE button is pressed, the set enters CAPTION
mode automatically. Pressing MUTE again will return the set to its previous condition.

• 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.

• 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”.

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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)

V

V

V

H 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 inf ormation about the program’s MPAA
rating and the TV P arental 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

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

based

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

• MPAA RATING

Example 1:

“PG-13” in the age-based rating is blocked, this
will automatically block the higher ratings “R”,
“NC-17”, “X” also.

1. User setting 2. Block table

G

– – – – –

PG

– – – – –
BLOCK

PG-13

BLOCK

R

BLOCK

NC-17

BLOCK

X

Note:

• MPAA RATING is only age-based.

[2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES

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

age

TV-PG (Parental Guidance

based

Suggested)
TV-14 (Parents Strongly

Cautioned)
TV-MA (Mature Audience Only)

V

: Content Rating can be set.

–

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

children.

children under 13.

older movie’s data.Note:

not to

G

block
not to

PG

block
Select

PG-13

age

based

R

NC-17

X

block
auto-

block
auto-

block
auto-

block

RATING

Example 2:

“R” in the age-based rating is blocked, this will
automatically block the higher rating “NC-17”, “X”
also.

1. User setting 2. Block table

G

– – – – –

PG

– – – – –
PG-13
R
NC-17
X

– – – – –

BLOCK

BLOCK

BLOCK

age

based

G

PG

PG-13

R

NC-17

X

not to
block

not to
block

not to
block

Select
block

auto­block

auto­block

content based

AGE D L S V FV

(Sexually (Adult (Sexual (Violence) (Fantasy

Suggestive Language) Situation) Violence)

Dialog)

V

V

V

V

V

V

–––––
––––
–––––

V V V

V V V

–

V V

V

–

–
–

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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)

TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV– 14
TV–MA

MENU :RET URN

GAE

–

–

–

D

–

–

–

L

–

–

–

S

–

–

–

V

–

–

–

–

–

V

VVVV
VVVV
VVVVV

V

V

::BLOCK

VIEW

FV

–

• TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example)

Example 1.1 : Age Based setting

Clear Vs (block) from each "AGE" box for all ratings.
This will automatically unblock everything.

Example 1.2 : Age Based setting

For “TV-G” put a V in the "AGE" box. This will automatically block the
higher age ratings “TV-PG”, “TV-14” and “TV-MA” as well as “TV-G”.
Please note the content ratings “D”, “L”, “S”, “V” are automatically bloc ked
as well.

Example 2.1 : Content Based setting

If you choose to unblock every content-based items (“D”, “L”, “S”, “V”),
clear the V (block) from each “AGE” box of “TV-PG”, “TV-14” and “TV­MA”.

Example 2.2 : Content Based setting

Put a V in the box corresponding to “TV-PG” (row) and “V (Violence)”
(column). This will automatically block the “V” boxes for “TV-14” and
“TV-MA”. Setting only “TV-PG-V”, “TV-14-V” or “TV-MA-V” will not block
all programs rated “TV-PG”, “TV-14” or “TV-MA”.

TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–1 4
TV–MA

TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV– 14
TV–MA

TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV– 14
TV–MA

GAE

D

L

S

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

MENU :RET URN

GAE

D

L

S

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

MENU :RET URN

GAE

D

L

S

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

MENU :RET URN

V

FV

–

–

VIEW

–

::BLOCK

V

–

–
–
–
–

V

FV

–

–

VIEW

–

::BLOCK

V

–

–
–
–
–

V

FV

–

–

VIEW

–

::BLOCK

V

–

–
–

V

–

V

–

V

Example 3 : Resetting an Age Based setting

For “TV-14”, put a V (block) in the “AGE” box.
This will again automatically block the content ratings “D”, “L”, “S”, “V”
for “TV-MA” as well as “TV-14” (“D” is not available for “TV-MA”).
Please note that the lower age rating “TV-PG” does not change from its

TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV– 14
TV–MA

GAE

D

L

S

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

V

V

–

V

V
MENU :RET URN

previous settings after this.

Note:

• Content ratings can be modified but only in the combinations indicated by V 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.

• For “TV-Y7”, “TV-PG”, “TV-14” and “TV-MA”, if you clear the V in the “AGE” box (unblock) you can still
change settings based on content.

• Clearing a higher rating’s age or content setting will not clear lower settings. Mak e sure that all undesired
boxes are blocked.

[3] ADDITIONAL MODE

Besides “MPAA RATINGS” and “TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES”, new ratings system’s data can be
downloaded when they become available. (See page 20.)

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V

FV

–

–

VIEW

–

::BLOCK

V

–

–
–
–

VVVVV

–

SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SEL ECT

CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP

SAVE

V I DEO ADJ UST

MENU

CC

ES

SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SEL ECT

CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP

SAVE

V I DEO ADJ UST

MENU

CC

ES

MP AA
TV GUI DEL I NES

AD : OFFDOWNLO

STATUS : OFF

Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)

How to set V-CHIP

•

[1] MPAA RATING

1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.

MENU

VOLUME

k

)/(l)

(

CHANNEL
UP (a)/
DOWN (b)

MENU

(MAIN MENU screen)

2 Press CH

3 Press VOL

4 Press VOL

a/s to move the “E” mark to “PARENT CONTROL”.

k/l to access the PARENT CONTROL screen.

k/l to access the V-CHIP select screen.

Note:

• If SECRET No. is already set, enter the SECRET No.
(See

To change the V-CHIP BLOCK after

•

registering a secret No. on page 23.).

5 Press VOL

“E” mark to “PG”, then press VOL

k/l to select “MPAA”. Press CH a/s to move the

k/l to select BLOCK. If you

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

→

CH

→

CH

6 Press MENU to return to the V-CHIP select screen.

CH

CH

MENU

PARENT CONTROL

V–CH I P BLOCK
V I EW T I MER

(PARENT CONTROL screen)

(V-CHIP select screen)

G

–: ––––
B: LOCK

PG
PG– 13

B: LOCK

R

B: LOCK

NC– 17

B: LOCK
B: LOCK

X

MENU :RET URN

17

A

TV–Y7
D

GE

L
S
V

V

F

:

:

:

:

:

BLOCK

BLOCK

:

–––––

–––––

–––––

–––––

MENU :RET URN

Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)

7 Press MENU, then “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed.

Note:

• If SECRET No. is already set, skip to step 9.

8 Enter a 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.

MENU

321
654
987

ENTER

100

0

I NPUT

––––

I NPUT

1234

SECRET No .

SECRET No .

9

When done, press MENU to exit.

MENU

Note:

• 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.

[2] TV GUIDELINES

MP AA

1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING.
2 Press CH

3 Press VOL

a/s to move the “E” mark to “TV GUIDELINES”.

k/l to access the TV GUIDELINES screen.

4 T o change AGE and CONTENT SETTING, press CH

the “E” mark to the desired rating and then press VOL
select.

5 Press CH

a/s to move the “E” mark to the desired content item

and then press VOL

k/l to select either “BLOCK” or “– – – – –”

CH

→

CH

CH

CH

a/s to move

k/l to

TV GUI DEL I NES

STATUS : OFF

(V-CHIP select screen)

TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV– 14
TV–MA

(TV GUIDELINES screen)

(unblock).

CH

→

CH

(CONTENT RATING screen)

AD : OFFDOWNLO

GAE

D

–
–
–

–

MENU :RET URN

L

S

V

FV

–

–

–

–::
–
–

VIEW

–

–

BLOCK

V

–

–

–

–

–

–

6 Press MENU
7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 until all ratings and their contents are set.
8

When done, press MENU to return to V-CHIP select screen.

9 Press MENU to exit.

Note:

• If SECRET No. is not set, enter a SECRET No. as shown in steps 7 and 8 of [1] MPAA RATING.

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to return to the TV GUIDELINES screen.

MENU

GAE

D

–

TV–Y

–

TV–Y7

VV

–

TV–G

V

TV–PG

V

TV– 14

V

TV–MA

MENU :RET URN

L

S

V

FV

–

–

–

–
–
–

VIEW

–

–

V

::BLOCK

–

–

–

–

VVVV

–

VVV

––

VVVVV