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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

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

This operation manual includes basic operating

instructions in Spanish and French.

SPANISH is on page 37–41.

FRENCH is on page 42–46.

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

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

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

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

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

• Set Up .............................................................. 27–31

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

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

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

• Auto Input ............................................................... 32

• Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals ...... 33, 34

• Before Calling for Service ....................................... 35

• Calling for Service .................................................. 35

• Specifications ......................................................... 36

• Limited Warranty .................................................... 47

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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. 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.

WHAT IS ENERGY STAR

TVs and VCRs use energy both when they are on and when they are off. Americans spend more than $1 billion a year on energy consumed by TVs and VCRs when they are not in use. The new ENERGY STAR® models will reduce that energy “leakage” by up to 75 percent. Ultimately, this will mean more than $500 million a year in energy savings for consumers.

The energy savings will help reduce the burning of fossil fuels and the related carbon dioxide pollution that contributes to global warming. If every American family replaced their TVs and VCRs with ENERGY STAR® models, it would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by five million tons every year — equivalent to eliminating the pollution from more than one million cars.

By using ENERGY STAR® products, you will save money on your electric bills and use less energy. That makes good economic sense and it’s good for our environment.

WARNING:

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

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

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

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

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued)

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

PRODUCT DISPOSAL

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

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

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

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 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 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.

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 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 ser vicing 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.

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

Supplied Accessories

Infrared Remote Control

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 the TV set.

Power

Your TV 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 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 battery 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

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

REAR OF TV

VHF/UHF ANTENNA

75-ohm

coaxial cable

300/75-ohm ADAPTOR (Not supplied)

VHF/UHF ANTENNA

300-ohm twin-lead

REAR OF TV

VHF ANTENNA

UHF ANTENNA

300-ohm twin-lead

75-ohm coaxial

cable

COMBINER

(not supplied)

IN OUT

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 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

“B” position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view the scrambled channels via the converter/

RF switch (not supplied)

OUTAIN

OUT

channel keys.

descrambler using the converter’s channel keys.

Two-set

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.

Quick Reference Control Operation

Part Names

•

Front Panel

POWER

Press → On. Press again → Off.

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

REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

Basic Remote Control Functions

POWER

Press → On. Press again → Off.

REMOTE KEYPAD

Accesses any channel from keypad.

VIDEO/AUDIO TERMINALS

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

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

VOLUME UP/DOWN

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

Infrared Transmitter Window

INPUT

Press → Switches to external video INPUT 1 mode. Press twice → Switches to external video INPUT 2 mode. Press 3 times → Switches back to the original TV mode. See page 34.

IN 2

FLASHBACK

Returns to previous channel.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

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

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

MUTE

Press → Mutes sound. Press again → Restores sound.

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

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 screens.

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

DISPLAY

Press → Displays receiving channel for 4 seconds.

Press again → Removes display.

• Temporarily displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode.

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)

(On the Remote Control)

POWER

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

“FRANCAIS (FRENCH)”.

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 FRANCA I S

SEL ECT :CH

+ –

SET : VOL

(SELECT LANGUAGE screen)

SEL ECT

LANGUAGE

ENGL I SH ESPAÑ OL FRANCA I S

SEL ECT :CH

+ –

SET : VOL

OR CA BL E.CONNECT AN TENNA

START

SETUP?EZ

STOP START

(EZ SETUP screen)

PL EASE WAI T

AUT O P ROGR AMM 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.

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.

Example:

DEMO mode display

(On the Set)

button

Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control

• 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

Language

ENGL I SH

FRANCA IS

ESPAÑ OL

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”.

SLEEP T IMER V IDEO ADJ UST AUDI O SEL ECT

CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT CONTROL

ENERGY

SAVE

SET UP

(MAIN MENU screen)

SLEEP T IMER V IDEO ADJ UST AUDI O SEL ECT

CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT CONTROL

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”.

SET UP

BLUE SCREEN LANGUAGE CH SETT I NG AUTO I NPUT

→

(SET UP screen)

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

(LANGUAGE select screen)

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

“FRANCAIS (FRENCH)”.

IDIOMA

ENGL I SH ESPAÑ OL FRANCA IS

6 Press MENU to exit.

Sleep Timer

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 k/l to access the SLEEP TIMER screen.

→

SLEEP T IMER V IDEO ADJ UST AUDI O SEL ECT

CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT CONTROL

ENERGY

SAVE

SET UP

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

SLEEP T IMER

120M REMAI N

→

Note:

• To turn off the SLEEP TIMER, repeat the above SLEEP TIMER steps and select “– – – M 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 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.

(SLEEP TIMER screen)

Video Adjust

PICTURE 50

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.

VOLUME

)/(l)

(

CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s)

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

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

→

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

4 Press CH a/s

diagram below.)

PICTURE

RESET

: CH a

to select the desired adjustment item. (Refer to the

TINT

COLOR TEMP.

: CH s

COLOR

BRIGHT

SHARP

5 Press VOL k/l to adjust the setting.

SLEEP T IMER V IDEO ADJUST AUDI O SE LECT

CLOSED CAPT ION PARENT CONTROL

ENERGY

SAVE

SET UP

(MAIN MENU screen)

PICTURE 50

(PICTURE adjust screen)

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 and INPUT 2 modes.

Audio Select

SLEEP T IMER

AUDI O SE LECT CLOSED CAPT ION PARENT CONTROL ENERGY SET UP

SAVE

V IDEO ADJU ST

AU I ODSEECTL

MTS

:STEREO

AUD I DJUS TOA

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 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.)

If stereo sound is difficult to hear.

•

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

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

to move the “E” mark to “AUDIO SELECT”.

→

(MAIN MENU screen)

3 Press VOL k/l

4 Press CH a /s

to access the AUDIO SELECT screen.

to move the “E” mark to “MTS” or “AUDIO

ADJUST”.

5 Press VOL k/l

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

“E” mark is at “MTS” position.

MTS

STEREO

SAP

MONO

→

AU I ODSEECTL

MTS AUD I DJUS TOA

:STEREO

(AUDIO SELECT screen)

(AUDIO SELECT

screen

)

Audio Select (Continued)

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 VO L 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.

6 Press MENU to exit.

An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving STEREO broadcasts

BASS

BALANCE

RESET

speaker’s volume. speaker’s volume.

TREBLE 0

Current channel number

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

Note:

STEREO

AIR

SAPONON

AIR

MONO

(CHANNEL call on screen)

• 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.

CLOSED

MODE

CAPT ION

: CAPT ION

DAT A

: CH 1

DATA :CH 1

:CAPT IONMODE

CLOSED CAPT ION

CLOSED

MODE

CAPT ION

: CAPT ION

DAT A

: CH 1

Closed Caption

How to set CLOSED CAPTION

•

• Your TV 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).

• 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. For each mode, two channels are available, 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.

VOLUME

)/(l)

(

CHANNEL

UP (

DOWN ( MENU

)

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

to move the “E” mark to “CLOSED CAPTION”.

→

SLEEP T IMER V IDEO ADJU ST AUDI O SE LECT

CLOSED CAPT ION PARENT CONTROL

ENERGY

SAVE

SET UP

(MAIN MENU screen)

3 Press VOL k/l to access the CLOSED CAPTION setting screen.

(CLOSED CAPTION setting screen)

4 Press CH a/s

to move the “E ” mark to either “MODE” or “DATA”.

5 Press VOL k/l to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting.

MODE :

CAPTION

TEXT

OFF

DATA :

CH 1

CH 2

6 Press MENU to exit.

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”.

Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)

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 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

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

– – – – –

BLOCK

PG-13

BLOCK

NC-17

BLOCK

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)

: Content Rating can be set.

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

children.

children under 13.

older movie’s data.Note:

not to

block not to

block Select

PG-13

age

based

NC-17

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

– – – – –

PG-13

NC-17

– – – – –

BLOCK

age

based

PG-13

NC-17

not to block

Select block

autoblock

content based

AGE D L S V FV

(Sexually (Adult (Sexual (Violence) (Fantasy

Suggestive Language) Situation) Violence)

Dialog)

V V V V V

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–

V V V

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