Sharp 66GS62 User Manual

66GS-62H

COLOUR TELEVISION

OPERATION MANUAL

TERMS OF GUARANTEE

Subject to the conditions listed below Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. (Hereinafter called «the Company») guarantee to provide for the repair of, or at its option replace the Sharp Equipment, or any component thereof, (other than Batteries), which is faulty or below standard, as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.

The conditions of the guarantee are:

1. This guarantee shall only apply to defects or faults which are notified to the Company, or its approved Service Facility within one year from the date of purchase of the equipment.

2. This guarantee covers equipment intended for private domestic use only. This guarantee does not apply to equipment used in the course of a business, trade or profession.

3. This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at adjustment or repair other than by an approved Service Facility.

4. In the unlikely event of that your equipment should require repair, please contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was purchased.

5. The cost of carriage to and from the Dealer, Supplier or Sharp approved Service Facility shall be borne by the purchaser.

6. No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee.

7. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to the consumer’s

statutory rights and does not affect rights in any way.

In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period, you will need to provide proof of date of purchase to the repairing company. Please Keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at the time of purchase.

Safety precautions

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

Never insert or drop any metallic or inflammable objects into the ventilation holes of the TV set, this can cause fire, electrical shock or electrical failure. Do not place a flower vase or anything else containing liquid on the TV set, as liquid spilt on the TV set can cause serious problems.

To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not use the TV set in an excessively damp place.

Position the TV set out of direct sunlight and away from heat, as high temperatures can damage the cabinet, CRT, or other electronic parts.

Do not cover the ventilation holes at the back of the TV set, this can cause fire or other serious problems. Leave an adequate open space behind the TV set for good ventilation.

Always disconnect your television from the mains and the aerial cable during thunderstorms. Even if your television is switched off, it can still be damaged by lightning striking the mains and/or aerial cable.

Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet immediately if the TV set begins to make unusual noises or give off smoke or an odd smell, then call your dealer for service.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or a built-in cabinet.

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.

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

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

Never remove the back of the cabinet, as there is high voltage in the TV set. Please call for service.

Do not place this television 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.

CAUTION:Make sure that the main power is switched off when going out.

Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a SHARP Colour Television Receiver. To ensure proper operation, please read this manual carefully. After reading, keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Dear SHARP Customer

Accessories

Remote Control Battery Installation

Contents

Terms of guarantee ..........................................................1

Safety precautions ...........................................................2

Contents ...........................................................................3

Accessories.......................................................................3

Remote Control Battery Installation .................................3

Controls & Terminals ........................................................5

Aerial Connections............................................................6

Auto Installation ........................................................7 to 8

Switching on .....................................................................9

Menu Structures..............................................................10

TV Channel Setting .........................................................11

TV operation (Channel selection) ....................................15

Picture Adjustments .......................................................16

Audio Adjustments .........................................................17

On Timer and Off Timer...................................................19

Child Lock (Channel Block) ............................................20

POSTCODE and VCR Mode ...........................................22

TV/VIDEO Selector .........................................................23

Sub-titles.........................................................................23

Headphone Jack ............................................................23

Teletext Mode ................................................................24

21-pin Euro-SCART and 21-pin Audio/Video ................27

Typical connections .......................................................28

Troubleshooting .............................................................29

General Specifications for Television Receiver ..............30

Index ...............................................................................31

Remote control

Size-AA Dry Batteries

Operation Manual

Before using the TV set for the first time, install the supplied dry batteries in the remote control.

NOTE

• Remove batteries if weak or if the unit is not in use for long periods.

•

Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Incorrect installation of the batteries may damage the remote control.

 With your thumb nail, pull

up the slit as indicated by the arrow to remove the battery cover.

 Insert two batteries 1,5 V

(size «AA»). Be sure to match the battery A/D terminals with the A/D marks inside the compartment.

 Replace the battery cover.

66GS-62H

COLOUR TELEVISION OPERATION MANUAL

Please read this operation manual carefully before using the colour television.

If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support. Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland.

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Remote Control

TV 1. Stand-by ON/OFF switch (TV) Video 2. Power ON/OFF switch (VCR) TV 3. Digit buttons 0~9

4. Flashback button

Teletext 5. Colour button (green)

6. Colour button (red)

TV 7. Volume Down/Cursor control left

8. Menu button

Teletext 9. Reveal button

10. List selector

11. Store button

12. Cancel button

13. Top/Bottom/Full button

14. Reset button

Video 15. Rewind/picture search/reverse

16. Play button

17. Pause / Still button

18. Stop button

TV 19. TV/VIDEO selector

20. Channel call button

21. Single/Double entry

Teletext 22. Colour button (yellow)

23. Colour button (cyan)

TV 24. Channel Up/Cursor control Up

25. Volume Up/Cursor control Right

26. Channel Down/Cursor control Down

27. TV button / Subtitle TV/Teletext 28. Time button TV 29. Sound mode selector Teletext 30. Hold button TV 31. Sound Mute button Teletext 32. Text/Mix button

33. Index button Video 34. Channel Up selector

35. Fast forward/picture search/forward

36. Channel Down selector

37. Record button

1. 19.

23.

21.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

34.

37.

36.

35.

33.

22.

20.

10.

11.

12.

13.

15.

18.

17.

16.

14.

HOW TO OPEN THE DOOR

Press the top of the door, opening it slightly. Hook your finger inside and pull open.

FRONT TV

1. Main Power On/Off Switch

2. Power Indicator

3. Program Selector (UP/DOWN)

4. Volume Buttons (UP/DOWN)

5. Remote Control Sensor

6. Sound Indicator

7. Remote Control Indicator

8. DOOR

Behind the door

9. Headphone Socket

(3,5 mm Ø 16 ~ 600 ohms)

Controls & Terminals

REAR TV RF Input

1. Antenna terminal

21-pin In/Out

2. 21-pin Euro SCART (RGB)

3. 21-pin Audio/Video (AV-1)

With S-Video Input

5 4 3 2 1

VIDEO AUDIO

L/S/G/I R/S/G/I

Aerial connections - TV set only -

Aerial connections - VCR and TV -

REAR OF TV

Mains Outlet Socket

AC 220~240V, 50 HZ

Mains Outlet Socket

AC 220~240V, 50 HZ

Mains Outlet Socket

AC 220~240V, 50 HZ

Aerial Cable (Not supplied)

Aerial (Not supplied)

Aerial Lead (Not supplied)

Audio/Video

Aerial in

RF out

SCART Lead

(Not supplied)

NOTE: See on - Typical connections - (page 28) for details of further connection possibilities.

Auto Installation System

Your television set is provided with an Automatic Installation System which makes installation easier. This new system is activated when you turn on the TV for the first time.

Procedure:

1. Connect the antenna jack in the antenna input terminal on the rear side

of your TV-set. Then connect the TV power cable to a 220 ~ 240V a.c. system.

2. Press the main power button (®), on the right hand side of the TV set, and the AUTO INSTALLATION message will appear on the screen.

3. Put batteries into the remote control and follow the instructions on the screen.

The TV will go through the following steps Automatically and sequentially: Automatic Channel Sorting System (ASS): The TV set SEARCHES FOR

FREQUENCIES, memorises the channels found, and sorts them (according to technical criteria) from Pr-01 of the TV, to a maximum of 99 programmes. This tuning system may take several minutes to perform.

Editing: When the AUTOMATIC SEARCH has been completed, the list of memorised programmes appears. In this menu, you can change the order of the channels and change or give the channels a four letter name.

NOTE: You may not have to follow this procedure if it has already been done for you at the establishment where you purchased your TV. If this is the case, please go on to the section entitled «Switching ON» (page 9). If you need to repeat the AUTO INSTALLATION, read on.

TO REPEAT THE AUTO INSTALLATION

1. Press the MENU button  to see the Main Menu.

2. Press the BLUE button to see the «TUNING Menu».

3. Press the Cursor UP button to select AUTO-TUNE.

4. Press the MENU button  to start the AUTO INSTALLATION.

Stored programmes

When the TV has finished the automatic search, the «Stored programmes» menu will appear on screen with a list of the channels which have been memorised with the available options:

a) Select programme to be edited  / b) Edit this program  Red button c) Go to sorting mode  Green buton d) Delete this program  Yellow button e) Exit this menu  Blue button

With these options, you will be able to organise the real channels (CH **) memorised in the TV programmes (Pr 01 … Pr 99) and put them into your own preferred order.

The following is a detailed explanation of options a), b),c), d) and e), on page 8.

Auto Installation

Pr 01 CH21 BBC1 Pr 02 CH31 BBC2 Pr 03 CH41 ITV Pr 04 CH51 CH4 Pr 05 CH61 CNN Pr 06 –––– –––– Pr 07 –––– –––– Pr 08 –––– –––– Pr 09 –––– –––– Pr 10 –––– ––––

Stored programmes:



Edit this program



Go to sorting mode



Delete this program



Exit this menu

Be sure the antenna cable ...

Press any button in

the handset to start.

Searching,

please wait.

Pr 01

01 %

SHARP

AUTO INSTALLATION

(red)

(green)

(yellow)

(blue)

Power Indicator Main power button

1., 4.

3. 2.

a) Select a programme to be edited

Use this option to select a programme

from the list. Each time you press

/ the memorised channel will be viewed and will remain

selected on the list by means of a white background.

b) Edit this program

Use this option for giving a name made up of four digits to the channels or for changing the one which appears on some channels, in the following way: b.1. Select the channel using the Cursor UP/DOWN buttons /

. b.2. Press the RED button. b.3. Press the Cursor UP button to change the first letter. Letters

A to Z of the alphabet, a blank space and the numbers 0 to 9 will appear sequentially. Some of the broadcasting stations names such as BBC1 or ITV are already incorporated in the TV and appear among the alphabet to make this task easier. Press the Cursor DOWN button to go backwards in the sequence.

b.4. Press the buttons for changing the position of the cursor and

the / . buttons for changing the letters. When you have finished the fourth letter, press the cursor button to quit the Change of Name option.

c) Go to sorting mode

Use this option for sorting the channels

(CH) into the desired programme (Pr), as follows: c.1. Select the programme (Pr) you wish to change using Cursor

UP/DOWN buttons / (marked with white background). c.2. Press the GREEN button. c.3. Press the Cursor UP/DOWN buttons / to move the

channel (CH) to the required position. c.4. Press the GREEN button to finish.

d) Delete this program

Use this option for cancelling programmes

which are badly tuned or repeated. When the YELLOW button is pressed, the TV will ask for confirmation that you wish to cancel, and you must press the yellow button again. The channels that follow it on the list will automatically rearrange themselves by moving up one programme (Pr) place, to restore the space of the canceled channel (CH).

e) Exit

Use this option to quit the menu by pressing the BLUE button.

CHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCH

Stored programmes:



Edit this program



Go to sorting mode



Delete this program



Exit this menu

Stored programmes:

(red)

(green)

(yellow)

(blue)

Press the MENU button to exit.

Stored programmes:

Insert the marked programme in the position you wish.

Press green button to finish.

Stored programmes:

WARNING!

This programme

will be erased.

Press yellow button

again to confirm.

or press any other

button to cancel.

Switching on

Power supply on/off button

This TV memorizes the Mode last used when it was switched off. When the main power button (

) is pressed to turn on the set, the power indicator

will light and the set will resume in either the Stand-by mode

or Programme

mode, depending upon its condition when it was switched off.

On-Off/Stand-by button

When the TV is in Stand-by mode, to turn ON the TV press the Stand-by button (æTV) on the remote control, or one of the four buttons on the TV (

Va/\, V

CH/\). The TV will chan-

ge from Stand-by mode

to Program mode, the sound indicator will light a few moments and

an image will appear on the screen. Press the Stand-by button (

TV) again and the TV will

return to Stand-by mode

Blue background off timer

If weak signal conditions in TV or VCR mode, the screen will turn blue. The blue background off-timer is then engaged, unless a good signal is received, the set will automatically switch to standby mode afer 15 minutes.

Power Indicator Main power button

Main Menu Button Menu Functions / Options

CHANNEL: CH (Aerial) / CC (Cable) SEARCH (Frequency Tuning) FINE TUNE MODE: TV / VCR / SKIP EDIT: Edit this program / Go to sorting mode / Delete this program/ Exit this menu AUTO-TUNE: AUTO INSTALLATION

Menu Structures

This TV set has: a MAIN MENU with four basic menus, which permit access to the different functions of the TV.

These menus are as indicated below.

MENU Button

By pressing the MENU Button:

CONTRAST COLOUR BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS NORMALISE TINT CONTROL ECO MODE

VOLUME BASS TREBLE BALANCE NORMALISE LOUDSPEAKERS (MODE) SPATIAL EXPANDER

ON TIMER: TIME / SWITCH ON OFF TIMER: OFF / 120 Min. / 90 Min. / 60 Min. / 30 Min. CHILD LOCK: LOCK ALL / LOCK PROGRAMME / CLEAR LOCK DEMO POST CODE

VOLUME BASS TREBLE BALANCE NORMALISE HEADPHONES (MODE)

LOUDSPEAKERS

HEADPHONES

PICTURE ADJUST-

MENTS

AUDIO

ADJUST-

MENTS

OTHER

FUNCTIONS

INSTALL

AND

TUNE

RED

GREEN

BLUE

YELLOW

This function frees you of troublesome channel presetting procedures. Simply follow the instructions below to automatically store all on-air and cable real channels into the programme channel memories.

1. Press the MENU button  to see the MAIN Menu.

2. Press the BLUE button to see the TUNE Menu.

TUNE Menu

3. Press the Cursor UP button to select AUTO-TUNE (blue

box).

4. Press the MENU button  to see the AUTO INSTALLATION Menu.

5. Press any button to start the AUTO INSTALLATION.

SEARCHING

The TV set SEARCHES FOR FREQUENCIES, memorises the channels found and sorts them (according to technical criteria) from Pr-01 of the TV, to a maximum of 99 programmes.

This tuning process may take several minutes to perform.

When the AUTOMATIC SEARCH has been completed, the "Stored programmes" menu will appear on screen. In this menu, you can change the order of the channels and change or give the channels a four letter name.

If you wish to rename the channels, or change the order; refer to the page 8, chapter Stored programmes. If you wish to go out of the menu, press the BLUE button .

TV Channel Setting

AUTO-TUNE

EDIT

MODE

F-TUNE

Pr 06 CH21

CHANNEL

Press MENU button

to Auto-tune

WARNING! All

pretuned channels

will be lost

MAIN Menu

TUNE Menu

SEARCHING

Auto Channel Preset with Sorting (ACSS: Automatic Channel Sorting System)

Be sure the antenna cable ...

Press any button in

the handset to start.

Searching,

please wait.

Pr 01

01 %

SHARP

AUTO INSTALLATION

Stored programmes:



Edit this program



Go to sorting mode



Delete this program



Exit this menu

(red)

(green)

(yellow)

(blue)

Manual Channel Preset (PRESET USING REAL CHANNEL NUMBERS)

1. Depending on the programme channel you want to preset, press

the 6 button to select single / double digit entry.

2. Select the programme channel number you want to preset with

the 0 ~ 9 digit buttons.

3. Press the MENU button  to see the MAIN Menu.

MAIN Menu

4. Press the BLUE button to see the TUNE Menu.

TUNE Menu

5. Press the Cursor LEFT/RIGHT buttons / to select (with

white letters) the Channel type: CH (Aerial) or CC (Cable).

6. Enter the real channel number you want to store with the 0 ~ 9

digit buttons (two digit entry only).

7. Press the GREEN button to memorize.

8. Press the TV button  to clear the on-screen display.

Repeat the above procedure for presetting other programme.

CHANNEL

F-TUNE

MODE

EDIT

AUTO-TUNE MEMORIZE

Pr 06 CH21

CH CC

TUNE Menu

GREEN

MAIN Menu

Manual Channel Preset (PRESET USING FREQUENCY TUNING)

1. Depending on the programme channel you want to preset, press

the 6 button to select single / double digit entry.

2. Select the programme channel number you want to preset with

the 0 ~ 9 digit buttons.

3. Press the MENU button  to see the MAIN Menu.

MAIN Menu

4. Press the BLUE button to see the TUNE Menu.

TUNE Menu

5. Press the Cursor LEFT/RIGHT buttons / to select (with

white letters) the Channel type: CH (Aerial) or CC (Cable).

6. Press the Cursor DOWN button to select SEARCH.

7. Press the Cursor LEFT/RIGHT buttons / to start preset.

The tuning sequence will stop when a signal is detected, if the signal is not the required channel press or to continue.

8. Press the GREEN button to memorize.

9. Press the TV button  to clear the on-screen display.

Repeat the above procedure for presetting other programme channels.

CHANNEL

F-TUNE

MODE

EDIT

AUTO-TUNE MEMORIZE

Pr 06 CH21

GREEN

CHANNEL

F-TUNE

MODE

EDIT

AUTO-TUNE

Pr 06 CH21

CH CC

TUNE Menu

MAIN Menu

After preset has been performed

The following features are available for preset channels:

 Fine tuning

When a preset programme channel is not exactly tuned, you can fine tune the channel in this mode.

1. Select the programme channel number you want to tune using the

0 ~ 9 digit buttons.

2. Press the MENU button  to see the MAIN Menu.

MAIN Menu

3. Press the BLUE button to see the TUNE Menu.

TUNE Menu

4. Press the Cursor DOWN button twice to select FINE TUNE

(blue box).

FINE TUNE Menu

5. Press and hold the Cursor LEFT or RIGHT buttons, until the

best tuning position is found, for the best picture and sound.

After Fine tuning the programme number will turn from green to yellow.

6. Press the GREEN button to memorize.

7. Press the TV button  to clear the on-screen display.

Repeat the above procedure for other programme channels as required.

 Mode

This feature allows you to select TV, VCR, SKIP. First follow the above steps 1., 2., and 3. The TUNE Menu will appear on screen.

4. Press the Cursor DOWN button to select MODE

5. Press the Cursor RIGHT button to select: TV: If the TV signal is weak the image can shake.

In this case put it in TV mode.

VCR: In some case, the upper part of the picture may be distorted

when receiving signal from a VCR via RF terminal on the TV set. Selecting this option will help to reduce his effect. En estos casos hay que poner el modo «VÍDEO».

SKIP: Allows you to SKIP channels you do not want to view when

using channels selector / buttons.

7. Press the GREEN button to memorize.

8. Press the TV button  to clear the on-screen display.

Repeat the above procedure for other programme channels as required.

CHANNEL

F-TUNE

MODE

EDIT

AUTO-TUNE

MEMORIZE

TV VCR SKIP

Pr 06 CH21

MODE

GREEN

CHANNEL

F-TUNE

MODE

EDIT

AUTO-TUNE MEMORIZE

MEMORIZE

Pr 06 CH21

FINE TUNE Menu

GREEN

CHANNEL

F-TUNE

MODE

EDIT

AUTO-TUNE

Pr 06 CH21

CH CC

TUNE Menu

MAIN Menu

TV Operation

Channel Selection

 Channel selector (CH

œ /

CH ∑) buttons

Select the programme channel number you want to see, using the channel selector buttons (CH

CH ∑).

You can clear the on-screen display by pressing the TV button .

Note: The channels that are in SKIP mode cannot be seen when using this method.

Use numerical buttons to display these channels.

 Single/Double entry selector (6)

This button selects between one or two digit channel number entry.

 0~9 Digit buttons

You can select channels by pressing the 0 ~ 9 digit buttons on the remote control. For single and double digit entry see section B above.

 Flash-back button (

)

Press this button to switch the currently viewed channel to the previously viewed channel, and vice versa. This function is only available in programme channel selection mode. I.e. not when AV terminals are in use.

Press

PR *

Single digit

entry mode

PR * *

Double digit

entry mode

Press

PR 01

Previously

viewed channel

PR 12

Currently

viewed channel

Pr 01 Pr 02



Pr 03 Pr 04 Pr 05 Pr 06 Pr 07 Pr 08 Pr 09 Pr 10

Picture quality: CONTRAST, COLOUR, BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, NORMALISE, TINT CONTROL and ECO MODE are adjustable in this menu.

1. Press the MENU button  to see the MAIN Menu.

2. Press the RED button to see the PICTURE Menu.

PICTURE Menu

3. Press the Cursor UP/DOWN buttons / to select an

option from the list: CONTRAST, COLOUR, BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS or NORMALISE.

The selected item will appear on screen in a blue box.

4. Adjust the picture quality to your liking with the Cursor LEFT/RIGHT

buttons / .

NORMALISE Menu

Press the MENU button  if you wish to normalize video levels to default factory settings.

5. Continuously press / arrows to access the TINT CONTROL and ECO MODE options.

TINT CONTROL

7.a. Select TINT CONTROL and press the Cursor LEFT/RIGHT

buttons / , to adjust your desired skin colour (blue or red).

ECO MODE

7.b. Select ECO MODE “ON” to reduce contrast in areas of the pictu-

re that are excessively white.

8. Press the TV button  to close the Menu.

CHCHCH

TINT

CONTROL

➜

MAIN Menu

PICTURE Menu

NORMALISE Menu

TINT CONTROL

TINT

CONTROL

➜

ECO MODE

OFF

Picture Adjustments



NORMALISE

SHARPNESS

BRIGHTNESS

COLOUR

CONTRAST

➜

NORMALISE

SHARPNESS

BRIGHTNESS

COLOUR

CONTRAST

➜

Press the MENU button to normalise...

RED

Audio Adjustments

 Loudspeakers Sound Volume ( / )

Use the / buttons to increase/decrease the volume level. The volume indicator will appear on the screen.

Note: To adjust the headphones volume, see the “SOUND menu” on page 18.

 Sound mute button

Press the button to mute the sound. “MUTE” appears on the screen. Press the button again to turn the sound back on.

 Sound Mode Selector button (

)

Press the button to change the sound in the speakers. The sound mode will appear on the screen.

Depending on the sound transmission the sound reproduction can be chosen as indicated below:

When the TV set is receiving a STEREO programme, the TV selects STEREO automatically, and you can change:

STEREO  MONO

When the TV is receiving a BILINGUAL programme, the TV selects DUAL CHANNEL A automatically, and you can change:

DUAL CHANNEL ADUAL CHANNEL BDUAL CHANNEL A B MONO

When the TV is receiving a MONO (NICAM) programme, the TV set selects MONO NICAM automatically, and you can change:

MONO NICAM MONO (FM)

When the TV is receiving a MONO (FM) programme, the TV set selects MONO automatically but the sound mode cannot be change.

Note: See the -SOUND MODE- (page 18) to change the Sound Mode in the headphones. Sound Indicator: When the TV set is receiving a STEREO, BILINGUAL or MONO NICAM programme the Sound

Indicator lights. External source: When you are watching the TV-set through the Euro-SCART, AV-1 or S-Video terminals, the Sound

Mode Selector button and Sound indicator light are not operative.

MUTE

STEREO

MONO

Sound quality (VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, NORMALISE, SOUND MODE and SPATIAL EXPANDER) are adjustable in this menu.

1. Press the MENU button  to see the MAIN Menu.

2. Press the GREEN button to see the SOUND Menu.

SOUND Menu

3. Press the RED button to select LOUDSPEAKERS or press the

GREEN button to select HEADPHONES.

4. Press the Cursor UP / DOWN buttons / to select an

option from the list: VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE or NORMALISE.

The selected option will appear in white letters on a blue background

5. Adjust the sound quality according to your preferences with the

Cursor LEFT / RIGHT buttons / .

NORMALISE

Select NORMALISE and press the MENU button  to normalise

audio levels to default factory settings.

6. Press the Cursor DOWN button to see more options: SPEAKERS (Mode), HEADPHONES (Mode), and SPATIAL EXPANDER.

SOUND Mode

7. Press the Cursor UP / DOWN buttons / to select:

LOUDSPEAKERS or HEADPHONES.

8. Press the Cursor LEFT / RIGHT buttons / to change to sound mode, as indicated on page 17, in the "Sound Mode Selector" chapter. Select SPATIAL EXPANDER and press the Cursor LEFT / RIGHT buttons / to activate or deactivate the SPATIAL EXPANDER

Effect [].

9. Press the TV button  to close the Menu.

CHCHCH

Sound Setting Mode

SPATIAL

EXPANDER

HEADPHONES

STEREO

LOUDSPEAKERS

NORMALISE

BALANCE

TREBLE

BASS

VOLUME

➜

NORMALISE

BALANCE

TREBLE

BASS

VOLUME

➜

Press the MENU button to normalise...

LOUDSPEAKERS

SOUND Menu

NORMALISE

SOUND Mode



LOUDSPEAKERS

HEADPHONES

RED GREEN

 SPATIAL EXPANDER: the spatial expander effect depends on whether the feed is MONO or STEREO. If the source feed is MONO, it produces a “Pseudo Stereo” effect. If the source feed is STEREO, it produces a spatial expander effect, expanding the stereophonic image.

Note: the SPATIAL EXPANDER Effect do not work with headphones.

MAIN Menu

GREEN

In this mode you can set the ON-TIMER an OFF-TIMER, set the CHILD LOCK, view the all functions implemented in your TV set demonstration and set the POSTCODE.

1. Press the MENU button  to see the MAIN Menu.

2. Press the YELLOW button to see the FEATURES Menu.

FEATURES Menu

3. Press the Cursor UP/DOWN buttons / to select an

option from the list: ON TIMER, OFF TIMER, CHILD LOCK, DEMO or POSTCODE. The selected item will appear on screen in white letters on a blue background.

ON TIMER

The On-Timer is used to automatically switch on the TV set during the day.

4. Press the Cursor RIGHT button to select the "TIME" (current

time) in white letters.

5. To programme the current TIME: In order to be able to run this

function, it is essential to adjust the current time. Automatic TIME adjustment: If you are receiving a channel with Teletext, the TIME is automatically synchronized with the Teletext clock.

* Important: If a signal via satellite is being received, or if correct time cannot be obtained, the time will have to be

adjusted manually.

Manual TIME adjustment: To adjust the time manually, this should be done with the 0 to 9 digit buttons.

6. Press the Cursor RIGHT button to select: SWITCH ON in white letters.

7. Adjusting the SWITCH ON Time. Once the current TIME has been adjusted, the SWITCH ON Time can be set with

the 0 to 9 digit buttons. The GREEN button is used to cancel the SWITCH ON function.

8. Press the TV button  to close the Menu.

9. Press the Stand-by button ( æ TV) on the remote control to put the TV into switch on Stand-by Mode.

* As a safety precaution, in the case of nobody being home when the television switches on automatically, the television will disconnect itself after 120 minutes; if it is to continue to run, any button on the remote control functions should be pressed. Note: In the event of a power cut, disconnection from the plug or television switch, all the data on the ON TIMER will be cancelled.

OFF TIMER

The OFF TIMER automatically switches the TV set to standby mode after a predetermined period, (30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes).

4. Pressing the Cursor RIGHT button , select the desired period in

white letters. Select OFF to disconnect off-timer.

5. Press the TV button  to close the Menu. Note: The OFF TIMER data will be cancelled if you turn off the TV by

the Standby button (æ TV) on the remote control or with the Main power button (®) on the TV set.

➜

TIME 08:30 SWITCH ON **:**

DEMO

CHILD LOCK

OFF TIMER

ON TIMER

➜

0FF

120 Min.

90 Min. 60 Min. 30 Min.

FEATURES Menu - ON TIMER

OFF TIMER

CANCEL

GREEN

MAIN Menu

YELLOW

Features setting mode

ON TIMER

OFF TIMER

CHILD LOCK

DEMO

You can lock a TV channel to prevent unsupervised TV viewing by following these procedures; the protection can apply to the television itself "LOCK ALL" or to specific programmes "LOCK PROGRAMME". With the CHILD LOCK function, you can also programme a time period during which the TV will be protected.

1. Press the MENU button  to see the MAIN Menu.

2. Press the YELLOW button to see the FEATURES Menu.

FEATURES Menu

3. Press the Cursor DOWN button twice to select CHILD

LOCK in white letters on a blue background.

4. Press the MENU button  to see the CHILD LOCK Menu.

CHILD LOCK Menu

4. Press the Cursor UP/DOWN buttons / to select an

option from the list: LOCK ALL, LOCK PROGRAMME or CLEAR LOCK The selected item will appear on screen in a blue box.

LOCK ALL

Select this option for protecting the access to the whole TV. If necessary, repeat steps 1. to 4. to see the CHILD LOCK Menu.

6. Press the Cursor RIGHT button to select the protection type

(white letters):

Select «NONE»: To cancel the protection. Select «ALWAYS LOCKED»: The access to the TV will be

protected throughout the day. Select «START: **:**/STOP: **:**»: to block access to the TV during the desired period of time. Enter the hours and minutes using the numeric buttons 0 ~ 9 to set the starting and ending times of the lock period.

7. Press the GREEN button to memorize. From this time forward, whenever the protection conditions are met,

the screen will be blocked and the "LOCKED MODE" message will be displayed. Press any number key on the remote control to unlock the TV.

NOTE: Since the “key” for unlocking the TV is the remote control, please remember to remove and keep it in a

safe place.

Child Lock (Channel Block)

DEMO

CHILD LOCK

OFF TIMER

ON TIMER

➜

Press the MENU button to input at

CHILD LOCK menu

FEATURES Menu

CLEAR LOCK

LOCK PROG.

LOCK ALL

NONE ALWAYS LOCKED START: **:** STOP: **:**

CHILD LOCK Menu - LOCK ALL

MEMORIZE

GREEN

MAIN Menu

YELLOW

The demonstration function allows you to see all the menus implemented in this TV set.

1. Press the MENU button  to see the MAIN Menu.

2. Press the YELLOW button to see the FEATURES Menu.

3. Press the Cursor DOWN button to select DEMO.

4. Press the MENU button  to begin the demonstration.

5. Press any button on remote control to exit this function when you wish.

LOCK PROGRAMME

Select this option to protect the access to separate programmes.

1. Press the MENU button  to see the MAIN Menu.

2. Select the programme channel number you want to protect using the

0 ~ 9 digit buttons or the channel selector / buttons.

3. Repeat steps 1. to 4. (page 20) to see the CHILD LOCK Menu.

4. Press the Cursor DOWN button to select LOCK PROGRAMME

(blue background).

5. Press the Cursor RIGHT button to select the protection type (white

letters): Select «NONE»: To cancel the protection from the selected programme. Select «ALWAYS LOCKED»: To protect the access from the selected programme throughout the day. Select «START **:** STOP **:**»: to block access to the selected channel during the desired period of time. Enter the hours and minutes using the number keys (0 ~ 9) set the starting and ending times of the lock period.

6. Press the GREEN button to memorize.

From this time forward, whenever the protection conditions are met, the screen will be blocked and the "LOCKED MODE" message will be displayed. Press any digit button to unlock the TV.

NOTE: Since the “key” for unlocking the TV is the remote control, make sure you do not misplace it.

CLEAR LOCK

This option enables you to erase all the adjustments made to the CHILDLOCK function. If necessary repeat steps 1. to 4. (page 20) to see the CHILD LOCK Menu.

5. Press the Cursor UP button to select CLEAR LOCK.

6. Press the MENU button  to confirm that you want to initialize the

CHILD LOCK system.

7. Press the TV button  to clear the on-screen display.

8. Use the CLEAR LOCK to cancel any previously set CHILD LOCK

programmes to avoid malfunction when a new program is set.

Demo

CLEAR LOCK

LOCK PROG.

LOCK ALL

LOCK PROGRAMME Menu

CLEAR LOCK

LOCK PROG.

LOCK ALL

NONE ALWAYS LOCKED START: **:** STOP: **:**

Press the MENU button to clear the CHILD LOCK system.

CLEAR LOCK menu

MEMORIZE

GREEN

Notes:

In order for the timed protection to function correctly, the internal TV clock must be set at the right time. To check the time setting see section "Automatic or Manual time adjustment" on page 19.

DEMO

CHILD LOCK

OFF TIMER

ON TIMER

➜

Press the MENU

button to start the

DEMO.

This option allows you to set a code, which will be displayed at TV switch on time. There is a password to change the code.

1. Press the MENU button  to see the MAIN Menu.

2. Press the YELLOW button to see the FEATURES Menu.

3. Press the Cursor UP button to see the POSTCODE Menu.

4. ENTER PSW (Password): enter the 4-digit using the number buttons 0

to 9. It is indispensable to enter the password in order to continue configuring the postcode.

5. When the password has been set:

Press the RED button to change the password or Press the GREEN button to memorize the password and to have access to the next item.

6. ENTER CODE (Postcode): Press the Cursor UP/DOWN buttons

/ to set or change the first letter/number. Letters A to Z of the alphabet, a blank space and the numbers 0 to 9 will appear sequentially.

7. Press the Cursor LEFT / RIGHT buttons / for changing the position of the cursor and the / buttons for changing the letters (repeat this action for other letters/numbers).

8. When you have finished the eighth letter, Press the BLUE button to confirm the postcode.

9. When the postcode has been set: Press the GREEN button to activate the postcode or Press the RED button if you wish to cancel all the data.

About Postcode: If you enter and memorise your postcode, in the event of loss or the set being stolen and later recovered, the postcode can be used to identify your TV. Notes: As a precautionary measure, make a note of your "Password" and the "Postcode", and keep it in a familiar place.

IF YOU LOSE OR FORGET YOUR «PASSWORD», CONTACT YOUR TECHNICAL SERVICE OR DEALER.

Postcode

VCR Mode

Channel selectors (V CH /\)

These buttons are used for changing channels and setting the timer.

Play button B

Press this button to start playback.

Record button M

Press to start recording. If the video cassette is protected against recording, it will be ejected.

Stop button L

Press this button to stop playback or recording. Operate button Bl VCR Press this button to turn your VCR on.

Fast forward/picture search forward FFand

Rewind/picture search reverse GGbuttons

Both these buttons have the following function:  To move through the cassette faster, press to STOP

button and then press the FFor GGbutton to fast forward or rewind the cassette.

 Press the STOP button to stop fast forward or rewind.

Picture Search

 During playback, press the FFbutton for forward

picture search, or the button for reverse search.

 Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

SHARP VCR can be operated using the TV remote control.

For further details, please refer to operation manual of your VCR.

POST CODE Menu

ENTER PSW (Password)

ENTER PSW

----

POSTCODE

Password set

ENTER CODE (Postcode)

ENTER PSW ****

RED BUTTON: CHANGE PASSWORD GREEN BUTTON: CONTINUE

POSTCODE

➜

Postcode set

ENTER CODE

************

DEACTIVATE: RED BUTTON. ACTIVATE : GREEN BUTTON

POSTCODE

ENTER CODE

-------

POSTCODE

Press BLUE button to confirm

 TV/Video selector button (TV/VIDEO)

With this button you can select either source of input for the TV.

1. When the TV/VIDEO button  is pressed, the «TV/Video Menu» selection menu apears.

2. Press the button of the corresponding colour to select one of the input sources, as indicated in the diagram.

The selected input will appear on the screen.

3. Press the TV/VIDEO button again to exit the menu.

 CLOCK button (f)

Press the button to display the current time on the screen. Note: that this function operates only if the station you are tuned to broadcasts a teletext signal.

 TV Button (Subtitles/ Clear menus)

The function of the TV button  depends on what you have on the screen.

When there is a menu on the screen: Press the TV button  to close the Menu. When your are viewing the TELETEXT: Press the TV button to exit the Teletext. When you are watching a TV program:Press the TV button  to directly access the subtitles. During the search for

the subtitles (Pg. 888 of the Teletext), the «SBT» indicator will be displayed at the upper left area of the screen. If the channel you are watching transmits Teletext feed, the subtitles page will be displayed on the screen. Press the TV button  to exit subtitles mode.

 Headphones jack

1. Press the MENU button  to see the MAIN Menu.

2. Press the GREEN button to see the SOUND Menu.

3. Press the GREEN button to select HEADPHONE VOLUME.

4. Adjust the headphone volume with the Cursor LEFT/RIGHT / buttons.

5. Make sure that you insert the headphone plug all the way.

6. Press the TV button  to close the Menu. Note: the SPATIAL EXPANDER Effect cannot be adjusted for the headphones.

 Channel Call button (

)

Press the button to display the current programme number and the sound mode on the screen. The name if it has been set, the remaining time for off-timer, the real-timer and the on-timer, if they have been set, are also displayed on the screen. Press the button again to make the on-screen disappear. If the channel you are viewing has been set to be skipped with the channel skip function, the programme number is displayed in red. If the channel was fine-tuned, programme number will be displayed in yellow.

INSIDE THE DOOR

3,5 mm ø Jack plug Earphone or Headphone Impedance 16~600 Ω

Caution: To protect your ears, reduce the volume of headphones before connecting them.

Other Features

TV/Video Menu

OFF TIMER: 120 Min. TIMER: 10:30 ON TIMER: 18:00

BBC1: 01 STEREO

GREEN

YELLOW

BLUE

RED

S-VIDEO

VIDEO AUDIO

L/S/G/I R/S/G/I

 What is Teletext?

Teletext is an information service, organized like a magazine, which is provided by some television stations in addition to regular television broadcasting. Your television recives special Teletext signals broadcast by a TV station, processes the information and displays it graphically on the screen. News, weather and sports information, stock exchange prices, program preview and closed captioning for the deaf are among the many services available through Teletext. Teletext information is organized much like a magazine: according to pages and sub-pages. The basic unit of displayed information is the page. A subpage is one of a series of pages. Teletext reception is controlled by using the remote control. Refer to the appropriate button descriptions for operation of the Teletext functions.

 Teletext features

Depending on the TV programme, the Teletext pages are transmitted using different systems. Your SHARP TV is adjusted to receive two Teletext systems, namely FLOF and LIST, which are automatically identified by the receiver.The user can easily identify them by the manner in which they appear on the screen.

 To switch ON and switch OFF the Teletext

1. Select the TV channel with Teletext information that you want to see.

2. Press the TEXT/MIX button(a/b) once or twice (See Note1) to select

Teletext mode.

3. Press the TV button to exit Teletext mode.

TELETEXT Mode

....................................................

TELETEXT

400300200100

RED GREEN YELLOW CYAN

LIST

....................................................

TELETEXT

WeatherMovir

Sports

News

RED GREEN YELLOW CYAN

FLOF

Basic TEXT features common to the two systems

a) Fast Page Selection

1. Select the appropriate programme channel.

2. Press the TEXT/MIX (a/b) button once or twice (See Note1) to select Teletext mode.

3. To recall a page number displayed in the coloured brackets, simply press the corresponding coloured button.

b) 0~9 digit buttons

Enter a desired page number with the 0~9 digit buttons. (To select P.100: press 1, 0, 0).

c) Page selector (UP/DOWN)

You can sequentially select page numbers by pressing the cursor UP/DOWN buttons / (channel selector buttons in the TV mode).

Note1: This model has the “LATERAL Teletext” function described on Pg. 26.

 TEXT/MIX button (

aa/bb

)

Every time this button is pressed, the Teletext is displayed in different modes, following the sequence described:

TV Mode LATERAL Teletext Mode: superimposed on the right TELETEXT Mode: full screen MIX Mode: Teletext superimposed over the current program. TV Mode

 HALF/PAGE button (

)

Each time you press the button, the power/lower half of the teletext page is magnified and displayed on the screen. This button does not work in “LATERAL Teletext” mode (See Note1).

 HOLD button (

)

Any teletext page or subpage can be held on the screen by pressing the HOLD button. Press the button again to cancel the hold mode.

 REVEAL button (

)

Press this button to reveal hidden information such as the answer to a quiz. Press the button again to hide the information.

 CLOCK button (

)

In TV mode: When the TV signal with TEXT data is received, by pressing this button the real time information will

appear on the top right area of the screen. In Teletext mode: When a selected Teletext page has hidden subpages, these pages can be seen in the following manner:

1. Press the CLOCK button ( f ). Screen will show « = = = = ».

2. Enter 4 digits corresponding to the subpage desired. E.g. 0021 for subpage number 21.

3. Wait until page appears.

NOTE: You can use this button together with the DISPLAY CANCEL (k) button. This means that you can view the main TV picture until the subpage has been found. The on screen TV icon in the top left side of the screen will show «TXT». When the subpage has been found, the screen will change to the subpage number. Press the TEXT/MIX (a/b) button to view the subpage.

 CANCEL button (

)

With this button Teletext information is cancelled and TV picture is restored. «TXT» indication is shown on screen. In this position, the TV programme can not be changed, being in Teletext/Cancelled mode. When a change takes place in the Teletext information, the upper time of the cancelled page or some other indication of special pages is shown on screen. To uncancel, press TEXT/MIX (a/b) button and the whole teletext is shown. NOTE: This button can be used together with the clock button while awaiting subpages.

This button does not work in “LATERAL Teletext” mode (See Note1).

 RESET button (

)

Press the reset button (h) to return back to index page and go out from Teletext mode.

 LIST button

Pressing this button you force the teletext to LIST Mode. It means that row 24 (bottom row of Teletext) will not have transmitter information, only the pages that have previously been stored in the memory. (More information on the next page - Teletext Page memory List -). Pressing LIST button again we go out from LIST Mode and system is going to be identified again (FLOF).

 INDEX button (

)

Press the INDEX button (j) to return back to index page.

Other TEXT features common to the two systems

Note1: This model has the “LATERAL Teletext” function described on Pg. 26.

This function allows you to display and consult the Teletext, on the right side of the screen, while viewing the image of the current channel.

The LATERAL Teletext is activated on the first click of the TEXT/MIX button (a/b).

When the LATERAL Teletext is used, the following Teletext buttons are not available:

● Cancel button (

k): To cancel the Teletext information

● Upper/Lower/Full Button (

s): To magnify the upper/lower half.

LATERAL Teletext

Teletext Page memory List

a) How to Operate Page Memory

Your TV has 40 teletext page number memories for fast recall of teletext information. In programme positions 1 through 9, four teletext page numbers can be stored in each position; a total of 36 pages. In programme positions 10 through 99, only one programme with 4 page numbers can be stored. If you try to store more than 4 page numbers in a programme position between 10 and 99, the previously stored page numbers will be erased. Select the programme channel number into which you want to store teletext page numbers.

1. Press the TEXT/MIX (a/b) button to enter the teletext mode.

2. Press the LIST button to change from FLOF system to LIST mode.

3. Press a coloured button corresponding to the coloured brackets on the screen for page number storage.

4. Enter the teletext page number using the 0~9 digit buttons (enter three digits) or channel selector /

buttons.

5. Repeat steps 3. and 4. until the numbers for the desired pages have been entered.

6. Press the STORE (g) button to memorize the page numbers you require. The symbol «STORE» appears on the

screen.

7. Press the TV button to exit the teletext mode.

P300

(LIST TELETEXT)

400300200100

P100

(FLOF TELETEXT)

Wheather

Movie

Sports

News

YELLOW

P425

400425200100

If you want to store,

press button

Input

4, 2, 5

Press

LIST

and

YELLOW

buttons

  

LIST

Advanced TEXT operation -LIST mode-

RED GREEN YELLOW CYAN

b) Fast Page Selection - LIST mode -

1. Select the appropriate programme channel.

2. Press the TEXT/MIX (a/b) button to enter the teletext mode.

3. Press the LIST button to change from FLOF system to LIST mode.

4. To recall a page number displayed in the coloured brackets, simply press the corresponding coloured button.

5. Press the LIST button (a) again to return to FLOF Mode.

21-pin Euro-SCART (RGB)

21-pin Audio/Video (AV-1) with S-Video Input

21-pin Euro-SCART and 21-pin Audio/Video

1. Audio right output

2. Audio right input

3. Audio left output

4. Common earth for audio

5. Eartth for blue

6. Audio left input

7. Blue input

8. Audio-video control

9. Earth for green

10. Not used

11. Green input

12. Not used

13. Earth for red

14. Not used

15. Red input

16. Red/Green/Blue control

17. Earth for video

18. Earth for Red/Green/Blue control

19. Video output

20. Video input

21. Plug shield

1. Audio right output

2. Audio right input

3. Audio left output

4. Common earth for audio

5. Earth

6. Audio left input

7. Not used

8. Audio-video control

9. Earth

10. Not used

11. Not used

12. Not used

13. Earth

14. Not used

15. Chroma S-Video input

16. Not used

17. Earth for video

18. Earth

19. Video output

20. Video input / S-Video input

21. Plug shield

REAR TV 21-pin In/Out

1. 21-pin Audio/Video (AV-1)

with S-Video Input

2. 21-pin Euro SCART

(Full connect, RGB)

RF Input

3. Antenna terminal

Typical connection (Videorecorder/Decoder) through the 21-pin Eur o-SCART

Please refer to the operation manual of your VCR for details.

RF in

VCR

RF out

SCART/AV

21-pin Euro-SCART

Typical connection (Videorecorder and TV) through the RF terminal and Decoder through the 21-pin-Euro-SCART

RF in

21-pin Euro-SCART

Typical connection (DVD, Decoder and TV) through the 21-pin Euro-SCART

Decoder

Video out

Audio out

SCART/AV

DVD player

Decoder

Quick Service Check List

Problems

Remote control does not work ●● ● ● Bars on screen ●● Picture distorted ●● ● Picture rolls vertically ●●● No colour ●●●●● Poor reception on some channels ●●●● Picture weak ●●●●● Picture lines or streaks ●●● Picture ghosting ●●●● Picture blurred ●● ● Sound OK, picture poor ●●●●●●● Picture OK, sound poor ●● ●

No picture or sound

●●●●● ● ●●

Try a new channel to check

for possible station trouble

Possible Causes/Remedies

TV not plugged in Outlet power OFF

Main power button of TV not ON

Antenna not connected to terminal

at the back of the TV set

If outside antenna is used,

check for broken wires

Check for local interference

Turn OFF using the Main Power button,

then turn ON again after a minute

Adjust COLOUR control

Check batteries in the Remote Control

Try fine tuning to correct

Check if the Brightness or Contrast setting in the

picture setting mode might be all the way to the minus

side

Increase the volume

If the fault cannot be corrected by using this guide, remove the mains plug from the wall socket and contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please visit our web-site at www.sharp.co.uk/support. Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland) during office hours.

Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our Main Parts Distributor, who can be contacted on the following numbers:

Willow Vale Electronics Ltd. 0121 766 5414 and 0161 205 7531

In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period, you will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company. Please keep your invoice or Receipt, which is supplied at the time of purchasing.

Troubleshooting

General Specifications for Television Receiver

Model: 66GS-62H

1. Receiving Broadcast Standard CCIR TV Standard system PAL-I

2. Receiving Channel UHF: CH 21 - CH 69 (I 21 - 69) VHF: IR A-J (CH01-CH09) CATV:CC01-CC68 (Hyperband)

3. Receiving System Sound: NICAM/IRG Stereo

Colour System: PAL Field Frequency: Pal 50/60 Hz Capability

4. Power Source 220V-240V AC 50 Hz

5. Power Consumption at 240V AC 50Hz 87 W

6. Power Consumption at (Stand-by) 3 W max.

7. Audio Output (mpo)

Internal speaker: 10 + 10 W

8. Dimensions (Approx.) width: 736 mm

height: 570 mm depth: 471 mm

9. Viewing Area (diagonal measurement) 66 cm (28”)

10. Weight (Approx.) 30,5 Kg. 11 Speaker (2 pcs.) 6x13 cm 12 Antenna Input Impedance UHF 75 Ohm Unbalanced

13. Safety CE - MARK

14. EMC CE - MARK

15. Accessories & etc. a) User Instruction Yes b) Remote Control Yes c) Battery 2 pcs.

16. Other Features: a) Auto Installation System b) ACSS function (Audio Channel Sorting System) c) 99 Channel Programming System d) Cable and Hyperband e) Teletext f) OSD System (On Screen Display) g) Tint Control h) Blue Back Noise Mute Function i) Digital Stereo NICAM and IGR Stereo Decoder j) Child Lock System k) ON-OFF Timer l) 21pin Euro SCART Conector (RGB) m) 21pin Audio/Video Connector (A/V-1) with S-Video Input n) Head Phone Terminal o) Postcode Security

NOTE: THE “AV LINK” FUNCTION IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THIS MODEL

Index

21-pin Audio/Video......................................................27

21-pin Euro-SCART (RGB) ........................................27

Accessories...................................................................3

After preset has been performed................................14

Antenna Connections ...................................................6

Audio Adjustments......................................................17

Auto Channel Preset ..................................................11

Auto Installation System ...............................................7

Automatic Channel Sorting System........................7, 11

Balance ......................................................................18

Bass ...........................................................................18

Bilingual .....................................................................17

Blue back off-timer .......................................................9

Brightness ..................................................................16

Clock button .........................................................23, 25

Colour ........................................................................16

Contrast .....................................................................16

Controls & Terminals ...................................................6

Current time ...............................................................19

Channel Selection ......................................................15

Child lock (Channel Block) ........................................20

Delete (Programme) ....................................................8

Demonstration ............................................................21

ECO mode..................................................................16

Edit (Programme) .........................................................8

Features Setting Mode ...............................................19

Fine tuning .................................................................14

FLOF (Teletext) ..........................................................24

FRONT TV ...................................................................5

Guarantee.....................................................................1

Headphone jack .........................................................23

LATERAL Teletext......................................................26

LIST (Teletext) ...............................................24, 25, 26

Main power button .......................................................9

Manual Channel Preset ........................................12, 13

Menu Structures .........................................................10

Mono ..........................................................................17

OFF-Timer .................................................................19

ON-Timer ...................................................................19

Other Features ..........................................................23

Picture Adjustments ...................................................16

Postcode.....................................................................22

REAR TV .....................................................................5

Remote Control ............................................................4

Remote Control Battery Installation .............................3

Safety precaution .........................................................2

Sharpness ..................................................................16

SKIP ...........................................................................14

Sorting (Programme) ...................................................8

Sound Indicator ..........................................................17

Sound mute ................................................................17

Sound Setting Mode ..................................................18

Specifications .............................................................30

Stand-by button ............................................................9

Stereo .......................................................................17

Subtitles ....................................................................23

Switching on .................................................................9

Teletext ......................................................................24

Tint control .................................................................16

Treble .........................................................................18

Troubleshooting .........................................................29

TV/Video selector .......................................................23

Typical connections ...................................................28

Volume (Headphones)..........................................18, 23

Volume (Loudspeakers)........................................17, 18

Notes

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