Sharp CR25S10 Operating Manual

A

s an ENERGY STAR

E

NERGY STAR

®

trademark.

COLOR TELEVISION

MODEL

CR25S10

L OPERATION MANUAL L

®

P

artner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the

guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR

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is a

U.S.

registered

CONTENTS

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...........................

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

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

• Antenna Connections .............................

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

• EZ SETUP during First Power On .....................

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

• Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without

Remote Control .................................................

• Language ..........................................................

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

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

• Audio Select ....................................................

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

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

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• Parent Control ....................................

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VIEW TIMER ..................................

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

• Set Up ................................................

EZ Setup.......................................................

Channel Setting ..............................

Blue Screen ..................................................

Personal Reference ......................................

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

• Using the Video and Audio Input

Jacks .................................................

• Operation of Remote Control

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

• Specifications ...................................................

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

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Welcome to the SHARP Family . We are pleased that you are now the owner of a SHARP Color T elevision
– 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. W e 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

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

Energy efficiency is becoming increasingly important to consumers both in the US and in Canada. ENERGY
STAR is a US registered trademark to indicate that a product meets its guidelines for energy ef ficiency.

WHAT IS ENERGY STAR

TVs and VCRs use energy both when they are on and when they are off. North 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 North 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 ST AR® products, you will save money on your electric bills and use less energy. That
makes good economic sense and it’s good for our environment.

WARNING:

®

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

Before Operating Y our T elevision

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.

CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MA TCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULL Y INSERT.

Note:

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

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

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

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Before Operating Y our T elevision (Continued)

CAUTION:

DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART, STAND,
TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE. THE PRODUCT MAY FALL CAUSING
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE
PRODUCT. USE ONLY WITH A CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR
TABLE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH
THE PRODUCT. FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT AND USE MOUNTING
ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
A PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION SHOULD BE MOVED WITH
CARE. QUICK STOPS, EXCESSIVE FORCE, AND UNEVEN SURFACES
MAY CAUSE THE PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION TO
OVERTURN.

L Before using the television, prepare the Remote Control

To use the remote control, insert batteries first.

Insert the batteries

Pull up

Battery
Cover

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

Supplied Accessories

TV

INPUT

DISPLAY

DVD

VCR

POWER

TV

Infrared Remote Control/Part Number

+

VOL

100

ENTER

0

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

FLASHBACK

CH/SKIP

DVD VCR

CATV

CH

CH

STOP REC

—

VOL

REW PLAY FF

MENU MUTE

PAUSE

A B C D

RRMCG1626CESA

TV • CATV• VCR • DVD

Size AA

Dry Batteries

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 F­type 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).

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75-ohm coaxial cable (round)

300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)

F-type connector

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Antenna Connections (Continued)

OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION

• Use one of the following two diagrams if you connect an outdoor antenna.
A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna.
B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antenna.

• Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR on the rear of the
TV set.

A. Combination VHF/UHF Antennas

VHF/UHF ANTENNA

300-ohm
twin-lead

REAR OF TV

VHF/UHF ANTENNA

or

75-ohm

coaxial cable

300/75-ohm
ADAPTOR
(Not supplied)

B. Separate VHF/UHF Antenna

VHF
ANTENNA

or

UHF
ANTENNA

300-ohm
twin-lead

300-ohm
twin-lead

75-ohm coaxial

cable

COMBINER

(not supplied)

IN OUT

REAR OF TV

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/

channel keys.

descrambler using the converter’s channel keys.

RF switch (not supplied)

Two-set

OUTAIN

B

OUT

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

L Location of Controls (ENGLISH)

Front Panel

POWER.
Press → On.

Press again → Off.

SENSOR AREA FOR
REMOTE CONTROL

MENU

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

VOLUME UP/DOWN

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

VIDEO/AUDIO IN2 TERMINALS

(VIDEO/AUDIO terminals are also
provided on the rear.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

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

• Press both at the same time to
access the MAIN MENU screen.

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

VOLUME UP/DOWN

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

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

MENU

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

CATV/DVD-TV/VCR MODE SELECT
SWITCH

In TV/VCR position, sends power and
channel select commands (Channel
up/down and Random Access buttons)
to the TV and VCR control.
In CATV/DVD position, sends power
and channel select commands to a
cable TV converter and DVD control.

DVD/VCR CONTROL

See page

Note:

• The above shaded buttons on the Remote Control glow in the dark. To use the glow-in-the-dark display on the remote

control, place it under a fluorescent light or other lighting.

• 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.

19.)

23.

POWER

TV

DVD

DISPLAY

VCR

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

FLASHBACK

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

A B C D

VOL

—

MENU MUTE

REW PLAY FF

PAUSE

0

CH

CH

CATV TV

DVD VCR

STOP REC

TV • CATV • VCR • DVD

ENTER

100

INPUT

VOL

+

CH/SKIP

Infrared Transmitter Window

DISPLAY

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

• Temporarily displays receiving
channel when in Closed Caption
mode.

INPUT

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

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 23)

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

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

• See pages
channel presetting.

• Moves the “
screens.

MUTE

Press → Mutes sound.
Press again → Restores sound.

• CLOSED CAPTION appears when
sound is muted.

22.

16 ~ 18 for

” mark of the MENU

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EZ SETUP during First Use

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

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

power button.
(1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 3)
(2) Connect the antenna cable to the TV set. (See page 3 ~

4)

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

POWER

TV

DVD
VCR

DISPLAY

INPUT

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

ENTER

FLASHBACK

0

100

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

ABCD

CH

VOL

—

MENU MUTE

CH

VOL

+

CATV TV

POWER

VOLUME
(+)/(–)

CHANNEL
UP (8)/
DOWN (9)

MENU

1 Press the

POWER

button on the TV set or on the Remote Control
to turn on the TV. The SELECT LANGUAGE mode will be
displayed.

2 Press

CH UP (8)

or

DOWN (9)

(On the Set)

to select “ENGLISH”, “SPANISH

(Remote Control)

(ESPAÑOL)” or “FRENCH (FRANÇAIS)”.

VOL (+)

or

(–)

Then press

3 Press

4 Press

VOL (+)

VOL (+)

or

.

(–)

to SET LANGUAGE.

CH

CH

to access EZ SETUP mode.

→

VOL—VOL

VOL—VOL

The tuner will automatically search for the
broadcast 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 (–)

and it will be cancelled.

If you want to SETUP again, please refer to page

15 on SETUP.

To cancel EZ SETUP

Press

VOL (–)

.

VOL

ENGL I SH
ESPAÑOL
FR NCA I S

A
SE ECT : CH8/ 9

L

SE :TL+–/

(SELECT LANGUAGE mode)

ENGL I SH
ESPAÑOL

FR NCA I S

+

+

A
SE ECT : CH8/ 9

L

SE :TL+–/

OR CA B L E .

TSART SETUP?ZE

(EZ SETUP mode)

AU18TO RGGAMMI NORP

+

LANGUAGSELECT E

VO

LANGUAGSEL ECT E

VO

ANTENNCONNE C T A

YE : VOL+

S

NO :

VOL –

WA I TPLE EAS

TSOP:

VOL –

5 Once EZ SETUP is completed, the lowest channel number

memorized will be displayed.

Note:

• If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, please refer to page 16 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 occuring around the area. Please refer to pages 16 ~ 18 for
more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.

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Demo Mode

MENU

button

(On the Set)

or

CHANNEL

UP (8)/

• To quickly learn more about the TV set, press and hold for more than
three seconds both
set. The TV set will go into DEMO mode and briefly explain the various
features.

• To cancel DEMO mode, again press both

DOWN (

99

9

)

on the TV set.

99

MENU

or

CH UP (

88

8

88

)

and

MENU

DOWN (

or

CH UP (

99

9

)

on the TV

99

88

8

)

and

88

DOWN (9)

Example:

DEMO mode display

oem

ndd

s

SHARP

uc

PMrio

SHARP

CForm

t

s

buttons

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 when you press both

88

(

8

)

and

88

• Some features of your TV set will not be accessible without the Remote
Control. If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service
Center for a replacement.

DOWN (

99

9

)

on the TV set.

99

MENU

or

CH UP

MENU

button

(On the Set)

or

CHANNEL

UP (8)/

DOWN (9)

buttons

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7

FR NCAI S

ENGL I SH
ESPAÑOL

LANGUAGE

A

SL EP T IMERE

120 RE A IMN

BL E SCREENU

PE SONAL PREF .R
UN V ERS A L P LU SI
LANGUAGE

INGCH SET T

Language

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

1 Press

2 Press

3 Press

4 Press

5 Press

MENU

CH UP (8)

VOL (+)

or

DOWN (9)

VOL (+)

CH UP (8)

to access MAIN MENU screen.

or

DOWN (9)

or

(–)

to access SET UP mode, then press

to move the “ ” mark to “LANGUAGE”.

or

(–)

to access LANGUAGE change mode.

or

DOWN (9)

(ESPAÑOL)” or “FRENCH (FRANÇAIS)”.

to move the “ ” mark to “SET UP”.

CH

CH

CH UP (8)

VOL—VOL

+

→

VOL—VOL

CH

CH

+

to select “ENGLISH”, “SPANISH

CH

CH

SL EP T IMERE
VI DEO ADJUST

ELECTAUD I O S
CAPT I ONCLOSED

CONT RO LPARENT
ENERGY SAVE
SET UP

(MAIN MENU screen)

SL EP T IMERE
VI DEO ADJUST

ELECTAUD I O S

CAPT I ONCLOSED

CONT RO LPARENT
ENERGY SAVE
SET UP

(SET UP mode)

(LANGUAGE change mode)

IDIOMA

ENGL I SH
ESPAÑOL
FR NCAI S

A

6 Press

MENU

to exit.

Sleep Timer

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

1 Press
2 Press

3 Press
4 Press

Note:

•

• While SLEEP TIMER is active, the time remaining will be briefly displayed on-screen at regular

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MENU

to access MAIN MENU screen.

VOL (+)

or

(–)

to access SLEEP TIMER mode.

→

VOL—VOL

+

SL EP T IMERE
VIDEO ADJUST

ELECTAUD I O S

CAPT I ONCLOSED

CONTROLPARENT
ENERGY SAVE
SET UP

(MAIN MENU screen)

VOL (+)

MENU

or

(–)

to set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.

to exit.

VOL—VOL

+

→

(TIMER SET mode)

To turn off the Sleep Timer, repeat the above SLEEP TIMER steps and select “– – – REMAIN” during step 3.
intervals or when the remote’s Display key is pressed.

8

SL EP T IMERE
V IDEO ADJUST

ELECTAUD I O S

SET UP

CAPT I ONCLOSED
CONT ROLPARENT

ENERGY SAVE

Video Adjust

ICTUR

E

–+

P50ICTUR

E

– +

P

50

Description of Adjustment Items

Selected VOL UP (+) button VOL DOWN (–) button
item

PICTURE To increase contrast To decrease contrast
TINT To make skin tones greenish To make skin tones purplish
COLOR To increase color intensity To decrease color intensity
BRIGHT To increase brightness To decrease brightness
SHARP To increase sharpness To decrease sharpness
FAVORITE To choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE.

COLOR
RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels.

1 Press
2 Press

MENU

to access MAIN MENU screen.

CH UP (8)

or

DOWN (9)

to move the “ ” mark to “VIDEO

ADJUST”.

→

3 Press

VOL (+)

or

(–)

to access PICTURE adjust mode.

CH

CH

VOL—VOL

POWER

TV

DVD
VCR

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9

FLASHBACK

0

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

ABCD

CH

VOL

—

CH

MENU MUTE

(MAIN MENU screen)

+

(PICTURE adjust mode)

DISPLAY

ENTER

CATV TV

DVD VCR

INPUT

VOLUME
(+)/(–)

100

CHANNEL

VOL

+

UP (8)/
DOWN (9)

MENU

4 Press

CH UP (8)

or

DOWN (9)

to select the desired mode.

(Refer to the diagram below.)

PICTURE

RESET

: CH UP (8)

5 Press

VOL (+)

TINT

FAVORITE COLOR

or

(–)

to adjust the setting.

COLOR

: CH DOWN (9)

6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to adjust other settings.

7 Press

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MENU

to exit.

BRIGHT

SHARP

CH

CH

VOL—VOL

+

VOL UP (+)
increase contrast

VOL DOWN (–)
decrease contrast

9