Sharp SX68NF8 User Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL

MODEL

SX68NF8

COLOUR TELEVISION

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

Dimension: 176 x 250 mm

Contents

Preparation

Watching TV

Useful features

Selecting menu items

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Accessories ...................................................................................... 2

Easy setup ........................................................................................ 3

Safety precautions ............................................................................ 4

Part names ....................................................................................... 5

Installing batteries in the remote control unit .................................... 5

Watching a TV programme ............................................................... 7

Operating the TV buttons ................................................................. 8

Channel/Timer display ...................................................................... 9

Mute ................................................................................................. 9

AV Mode ........................................................................................... 9

Channel recall ................................................................................ 10

TV/Video selection .......................................................................... 10

Selecting a menu item .................................................................... 11

Settings and adjustments

On-screen display language selection............................................ 12

Manual channel tuning ................................................................... 13

Auto channel tuning ........................................................................ 14

Channel setting .............................................................................. 15

Picture adjustment .......................................................................... 16

Sound adjustment .......................................................................... 17

Surround sound .............................................................................. 18

Blue screen .................................................................................... 19

Save ............................................................................................... 20

VM (Velocity Modulation) ................................................................ 21

Text ................................................................................................. 22

AI (Artificial Intelligence) ................................................................. 23

Favourite channels ......................................................................... 23

Off timer .......................................................................................... 24

On timer .......................................................................................... 25

Reminder on-screen timer .............................................................. 26

Broadcast features

NICAM broadcasts ......................................................................... 27

A2 stereo system broadcasts ......................................................... 28

Teletext broadcasts......................................................................... 29

Connections

Connecting to a DVD player ........................................................... 30

Watching DVD Playback ................................................................. 30

Connecting to an antenna .............................................................. 31

Connecting to an antenna via a VCR ............................................. 31

Connecting to video equipment ...................................................... 32

Troubleshooting

Specifications

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Specifications ................................................................................. 34

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Dear SHARP Customer

Thank you for buying SHARP's Colour Television. We hope you will have many years of enjoyment from this television set. To ensure proper operation, please read this manual carefully, and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

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Accessories

The following accessories are included with this television.

Remote control

Size-AA batteries

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Easy setup

To use your TV set, perform the easy setup procedure below.

The

mark indicates the page numbers with more detailed information.

Connect the antenna.

• See

to connect the antenna.

Connect any video equipment.

• See

• See the operation manual of your video equipment when

31, 32

connecting to the TV set.

to connect video equipment.

Insert the batteries into the remote control.

• Use the two batteries included with the TV.

• See

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Insert the AC plug to the power outlet.

• If you will not use the TV set for a considerable length of time, as a safety precaution, unplug the cord from the outlet.

Tune the channels.

• Use the buttons on the TV.

• See

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Safety precautions

Damage

Turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet immediately if the TV set begins to make any unusual noises or gives off smoke or an unusual smell. Then call your dealer for service.

Servicing

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the back of the cabinet. This TV set contains dangerous voltage.

Unstable surface and shocks

Do not place this TV set on an unstable cart, stand, shelf, or table. The TV set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the set.

Sharp recommends securing the TV set to a stable surface or wall to prevent the set from falling due to sudden shocks or impact.

Water

To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not place the TV set near a bathroom, swimming pool or other area where it may become wet.

Moisture

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

Power-cord protection

To prevent electrical shock, do not subject the AC power cord to damage by bending or twisting it, or by placing heavy items on top of it and do not place the AC power cord under the TV set. If the AC power cord becomes damaged, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately and call your dealer for service.

Liquid entry

Object entry

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Do not place a flower vase or anything else containing liquid on the TV set, as liquid spilt on the TV set can cause electrical shock or failure.

Never insert or drop any metallic or inflammable objects into the ventilation openings of the TV set, as this can cause fire, electrical shock, or electrical failure.

Ventilation

TV Set position

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Do not place this TV set in a confined area, such as on a bookshelf or in a built-in case. Leave adequate space behind the TV for proper ventilation.

Do place the TV set onto an even stand, table or track which size is bigger than the TV set. If the TV set is put onto a smaller size or uneven stand, table or track may cause the TV cabinet distort. Do not put or insert anything between TV set and the stand, table or track.

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Part names

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Remote control

Turns the TV on or to

Standby mode.

Mutes the sound and restores

sound to previous level.

AV MODE

Changes Picture and Sound setting.

STANDARD, SOFT, DYNAMIC

SURROUND

Produces a more spacious sound.

MPX

Switches between main and sub

sound, and stereo and monaural

sound.

Colour buttons

Operate the Favourite Channel

and Teletext functions.

Adjusts the volume.

Used for MENU setup.

NORMAL

Resets all settings.

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Infrared Transmitter Window

Aim this window at the infrared sensor window on your TV set.

AV MODE

SURROUND

POWER

SAVE

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TV/VIDEO

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MPX

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NORMAL

TV/TEXT

POWER SAVE

TV/VIDEO

Switches between TV broadcasts and A/V input programmes.

Displays the channel and timer settings on the screen.

Number buttons

Switches between one- or two-digit mode channel selection.

Returns to previously viewed channel.

Selects the channel. Used for MENU setup.

Calls the MENU screen.

Operate the Teletext functions.

Teletext buttons

Installing batteries in the remote control unit

With your thumbnail, pull up at the slit to open the battery cover.

• Be sure to match the battery j/k terminals with the j/k marks inside the compartment.

• Remove the 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.

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Insert two batteries (size AA).

Replace the battery cover.

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TV Set

TV Set (Top)

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MENU/PRESET

MENU/PRESET button

Tunes the channels.

Used for MENU setup.

Volume up/down buttons

Makes adjustments in PRESET.

TV Set (Bottom)

Power switch

Turns on and off

the main power.

Power indicator

Power can be turned on by

the remote control when the

indicator is red.

On timer indicator

Power save indicator

Infrared sensor window

Receives the infrared wave

from the remote control.

Adjusts the volume.

ON TIMER

POWER

SAVE

MENU/PRESET

Channel up/down buttons

Selects the channels. Tunes or sets the channels.

POWER SAVE

ON TIMER

Behind the door

Use to listen to the audio with headphone.

S-Video input terminal (AV-3)

Connects to a camcorder, video game, etc.

• When using headphone, see 8.

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Headphone jack

VIDEO

(MONO)

AV-3 IN

L-AUDIO-R

Audio input terminals

S-VIDEO

(AV-3)

Video input terminal (AV-3)

Connects to a camcorder, video game, etc.

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Watching TV

Watching a TV programme

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TV Set (Bottom)

ON TIMER

Power indicator

TV Set (Top)

MENU/PRESET

POWER

TV/VIDEO

SAVE

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AV MODE

4 5 6

SURROUND

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MPX

BACD

NORMAL

TV/TEXT

POWER

SAVE

Simple operations for watching a TV programme

1 Turn on power.

• When the power indicator is off, press .

• When the power indicator lights up red, press

on the remote

control. The power indicator changes to green and a picture appears.

2 Select channel.

With

• Press

1 / 2 / ... / 98 / 99 / AV1 (or SAV1) / AV2 (or COMPONENT) / AV3 (or SAV3) / 0 / 1 / 2 ...

• Press

1 / 0 / AV3 (or SAV3) / AV2 (or COMPONENT) / AV1 (or SAV1) / 99 / 98 / ... / 2 / 1 / 0 ...

With the number buttons (on remote control)

• To select a one-digit channel, such as 5, press If “5-” is indicated, press press

• To select a two-digit channel, such as 15, press the two-digit input. Press

and channels change as shown below.

to select one-digit input, and then

again.

, and then press

to select

-1-

PAL

3 Adjust volume using /

• The number of oval blocks “ ” indicates the volume level. The volume bar disappears approximately three seconds after the volume has been adjusted.

VOLUME 10

• When the power indicator lights up red, either the power.

• The channel number is displayed in green for channels tuned by auto tuning and displayed in yellow for channels tuned using fine tuning.

• When the power indicator lights up red, the TV is in Standby mode and power is still supplied to the TV. If you will not watch TV for a while, turn off the main power by pressing on the TV set. Also, if you will not be at home for a considerable length of time, unplug the cord from the outlet.

• The AV1 (or SAV1), AV2 (or COMPONENT) and AV3 (or SAV3) input channels cannot be selected using

• Channels that have been skipped cannot be selected. See 15.

• The on-screen displays in this manual may differ from their actual appearance.

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on the remote control. Use

TV/VIDEO

to select these channel.

on the TV can be pressed to turn on

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Operating the TV buttons

Simple operation of the TV set

TV Set (Top)

MENU/PRESET

Behind the door

VIDEO

AV-3 IN

(MONO)

S-VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R

Using /

Press to increase volume.

Press to decrease volume.

VOLUME

Using

Press

to increase channel

number.

Press

to decrease channel

number.

Using headphone

Insert headphone plug into headphone jack to listen to audio with headphone.

• The audio from the speakers is turned off.

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PAL

• Select an appropriate volume so as not to injure your hearing.

• To avoid injuring your hearing, do not put on the headphone before plugging them into the headphone jack and before the power is turned on.

• The proper impedance for the headphone is 32 ohms.

• Remove the headphone plug from the jack when not using the headphone.

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Useful features

Channel/Timer display

Displays the current channel number, the timer, and other settings on the screen.

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POWER

SAVE

123

AV MODE

456

SURROUND

7809

MPX

BACD

NORMAL

TV/TEXT

TV/VIDEO

AV MODE

NORMAL

1 Press .

• The time remaining on the Off timer, On timer, and Reminder appears on the screen.

• When no timer is set, the channel number and colour system appear on the screen. Press again to clear these current settings display on the screen.

2 Press again.

• The channel number and colour system appear on the screen.

3 Press once again.

• The display disappears.

Mute

Silences the sound.

1 Press .

•“ ” appears on the screen, and the sound is silenced.

OFF 2:30 ON 8:00 1:50

PAL

• To return to the original setting (factory setting), press the modes, please see 16 and 17.

• Mute will be cancelled if the is pressed at any time.

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2 Press again.

• The volume returns to its previous level.

AV Mode

Each time you press the button, the mode switches between STANDARD, SOFT and DYNAMIC.

STANDARD: Normal mode SOFT: Soft mode DYNAMIC: Dynamic mode

AV MODE

NORMAL

(STANDARD)

(SOFT)

(DYNAMIC)

. For adjusting the Picture and Sound

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Channel recall

Switches back to the channel you were watching just before the current channel.

POWER

SAVE

123

AV MODE

456

SURROUND

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MPX

BACD

NORMAL

TV/TEXT

TV/VIDEO

Press .

• The channel previously viewed returns to

PAL

the screen.

Example:

PAL

If, after switching from channel 5 to

channel 7, is pressed, the

PAL

channel will change to channel 5. Press

again to return to channel 7.

PAL

TV/Video selection

Switches between TV broadcasts and AV input programmes.

Each time you press the input switches between AV1 (or SAV1), AV2 (or COMPONENT), AV3 (or SAV3), and TV programme.

TV/VIDEO

, the

SAV1 or AV1

COMPONENT or AV2

SAV3 or AV3

PAL

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