Sharp CRT Television 32C231 User Manual

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CONTENTS  
PAGE  
PAGE  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION/IMPORTANT  
• Closed Caption ....................................................... 14  
• Parent Control .................................................. 15–25  
V-CHIP Operation ......................................... 15–22  
VIEW TIMER ................................................ 23–25  
• Energy Save ........................................................... 26  
• Set Up .............................................................. 27–33  
EZ Setup ............................................................. 27  
Channel Setting ............................................ 28–30  
Blue Screen .................................................. 30, 31  
• Auto Input ............................................................... 32  
• CH/Input ID....................................................... 33, 34  
• Screen Format........................................................ 35  
• Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals ...... 36, 37  
• Before Calling for Service ....................................... 38  
• Calling for Service .................................................. 38  
• Specifications ......................................................... 39  
• Limited Warranty .................................................... 50  
SAFEGUARDS .................................................... 2–4  
• Supplied Accessories ............................................... 5  
• Before Operating Your Television .............................. 5  
• Antenna Connections ........................................... 5, 6  
• Quick Reference Control Operation ......................... 7  
• EZ SETUP during First Use ..................................... 8  
• Demo Mode .............................................................. 9  
• Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without  
Remote Control ........................................................ 9  
• Language ............................................................... 10  
• Sleep Timer ............................................................ 10  
• Video Adjust ........................................................... 11  
• Audio Select ..................................................... 12, 13  
MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) ............................ 12  
AUDIO ADJUST ................................................. 13  
This operation manual includes basic operating  
instructions in Spanish and French.  
SPANISH is on page 40–44.  
A708 WJ
FRENCH is on page 45–49.  
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued)  
WARNING – FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not  
expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this  
equipment.  
PRODUCT DISPOSAL  
This product utilizes a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) containing lead and tin-lead solder.  
Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environment considerations. For disposal or  
recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance:  
CAUTION: Do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other heavy items.  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
CAUTION:  
Please read all of these instructions before you operate your television and save  
these instructions for later use.  
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure  
your personal safety. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE  
HAZARDS. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this equipment, observe the following basic  
rules for its installation, use and servicing.  
1. Unplug this television equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning.  
2. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
3. Do not use attachments not recommended by the television equipment manufacturer as they may cause  
hazards.  
4. Do not use this television equipment near water — for example, near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink or  
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.  
5. Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand, or table.The television equipment may fall, causing  
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the equipment. Use only with a cart or stand  
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the television equipment.  
6. Television equipment and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,  
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment and cart combination to  
overturn.  
7. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a  
mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.  
8. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To  
insure reliable operation of the television equipment and to protect it from overheating, these openings must  
not be blocked or covered. This television equipment should not be placed in a built-in insulation such as a  
bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.  
9. The openings should never be covered with a cloth or other material, and the bottom openings should not  
be blocked by placing the television equipment on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This television  
equipment should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.  
10. This television equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking  
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your television dealer or local  
power company.  
For television equipment designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.  
11. As a safety feature, television equipment is equipped with a 2-wire polarized plug (one plug blade bigger  
than the other). The 2-wire polarized plug will fit only one way into the power outlet.  
If the plug does not fit, ask your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not modify the plug and defeat  
this safety feature.  
12. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this television equipment where the cord will  
be abused by persons walking on it.  
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)  
13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television equipment.  
14. If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded  
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the  
National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements  
for the grounding electrode.  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER  
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
15. For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and  
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent  
damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.  
16. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric  
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside  
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact  
with them might be fatal.  
17. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.  
18. Never push objects of any kind into this television equipment through cabinet slots as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid  
of any kind on the television equipment.  
19. Do not attempt to service this television equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you  
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
20. Unplug this television equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel  
under the following conditions:  
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.  
B. If liquid has been spilled into the television equipment.  
C. If the television equipment has been exposed to rain or water.  
D. If the television equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust  
only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other  
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to  
restore the television equipment to normal operation.  
E. If the television equipment has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.  
F. When the television equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for  
service.  
21. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this television equipment, ask the service technician to  
perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition.  
22. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized  
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
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Supplied Accessories  
Infrared Remote Control  
RRMCG1324CESC  
Size AA  
Dry Batteries  
Before OperatingYour Television  
Location  
• For normal operation, yourTV should be located in an area of the room where cool adequate ventilation  
is provided. Do not place the back of the television set in a place where free airflow will be restricted.  
• Any magnetic force may disturb the color picture. Make sure that magnets, electric clocks, toys using  
magnets or any other magnetic substance, such as iron are kept well away from the TV set.  
Power  
Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. If you are  
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Should it fail to fit, contact an  
electrician. Do not defeat the safety feature of the polarized plug.  
Note:  
• If the set is not going to be used for a long period, such as during a vacation, unplug the set from the  
wall outlet to economize power. (If the TV set is plugged in, a slight current still flows, even with the  
POWER BUTTON in the OFF position.)  
• Lines and other noise may appear in TV broadcast images when an FM tuner or radio is located near  
the TV and both radio and TV broadcasts are being received. Should such noise appear, turn off the  
radio.  
• If you are listening to an AM broadcast, turn the TV off. AM broadcast signals may not be received  
due to interference from the TV.  
Before using the television, prepare the Remote Control  
To use the remote control, insert batteries first.  
Inserting the batteries  
Battery  
Pull up  
Cover  
• With your thumbnail, pull up the slit as indicated by the arrow to remove the battery cover. Insert two  
batteries (size “AA”). Be sure to match the battery e/d terminals with the e/d marks inside the  
compartment.  
Antenna Connections  
Antennas  
• The antenna requirements for good color television reception are more important than those for black  
& white television reception. For this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is strongly recommended.  
The following is a brief explanation of the type of connections that are provided with the various  
antenna systems:  
F-type connector  
1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with  
F-type connector that can easily be attached to  
a terminal without tools (not supplied).  
75-ohm coaxial cable (round)  
2. A 300-ohm system is a flat “twin-leadcable that  
can be attached to a 75-ohm terminal through a  
300/75-ohm ADAPTOR (not supplied).  
300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)  
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Antenna Connections (Continued)  
OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION  
• Refer to one of the following two diagrams when connecting to an outdoor antenna.  
A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna.  
B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antenna.  
• Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the ANT/CABLE terminal on the rear of the TV set.  
A. Combination VHF/UHF Antennas  
B. Separate VHF/UHF Antenna  
VHF/UHF ANTENNA  
REAR PANEL  
300/75-ohm  
ADAPTOR  
(Not supplied)  
VHF/UHF ANTENNA  
or  
VHF  
UHF  
300-ohm  
twin-lead  
ANTENNA ANTENNA  
300-ohm  
twin-lead  
COMBINER  
(not supplied)  
300-ohm  
twin-lead  
75-ohm  
coaxial cable  
IN OUT  
75-ohm coaxial  
cable  
or  
REAR PANEL  
NOTICE  
F-type connector should be finger-tightened only.  
F-type connector  
When connecting the RF cable to theTV set, do not  
tighten F-type connector with tools.  
If tools are used, it may cause damage to your TV  
set.  
(The breaking of internal circuit, etc.)  
75-ohm coaxial cable  
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 cableTV 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  
channel keys.  
“B” position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view the scrambled channels via the converter/  
descrambler using the converter’s channel keys.  
RF switch (not supplied)  
Two-set  
signal  
splitter  
(not  
supplied)  
A
OUT  
IN  
B
Cable TV Line  
OUT  
IN  
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  
Part Names  
Front Panel  
POWER  
INSIDE DOOR  
Press On.  
Press again Off.  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
TERMINALS  
IN 2  
REMOTE CONTROL  
SENSOR  
CHANNEL UP/DOWN  
MENU  
(a) Selects next higher channel.  
(s) Selects next lower channel.  
Press Accesses MAIN MENU.  
Press again Exits MAIN MENU.  
VOLUME UP/DOWN  
(k) Increases sound.  
(l) Decreases sound.  
Basic Remote Control Functions  
Infrared Transmitter Window  
INPUT  
POWER  
Press Switches to external video  
INPUT 1 mode.  
Press On.  
Press again Off.  
Press twice Switches to external video  
INPUT 2 mode.  
REMOTE KEYPAD  
Accesses any channel from keypad.  
Press 3 times Switches to external  
video INPUT 3 mode.  
Press 4 times Switches back to the  
original TV mode. See page 37.  
CHANNEL UP/DOWN  
FLASHBACK  
(a) Selects next higher channel.  
(s) Selects next lower channel.  
• See pages 28–30 for Channel  
Setting.  
Returns to previous channel.  
VOLUME UP/DOWN  
(k) Increases sound.  
• Moves the “ E ” mark on the MENU  
screens.  
(l) Decreases sound.  
• Changes or selects the TV  
adjustments on On-Screen Displey.  
MUTE  
MENU  
Press Mutes sound.  
Press Accesses MAIN MENU.  
Press again Exits MAIN MENU.  
Press again Restores sound.  
• When sound is muted, CLOSED  
CAPTION appears if available.  
DISPLAY  
Press Displays receiving channel for  
4 seconds.  
Press again Removes display.  
• Temporarily displays receiving  
channel when in Closed Caption  
mode.  
TV  
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EZ SETUP during First Use  
When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically  
memorize the broadcasting channels.  
POWER  
Please perform the following instructions before pressing the  
POWER button.  
(1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5)  
(2) Connect the antenna cable to the TV set. (See pages 5, 6)  
(3) Plug in the AC POWER cord to the wall outlet.  
VOLUME  
(k)/(l)  
CHANNEL  
UP (a)/  
DOWN (s)  
1 Press the POWER button on the TV set or on the Remote Control  
to turn on the TV. The SELECT LANGUAGE screen will be  
displayed.  
SELECT LANGUAGE  
ENGL I SH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANCA I S  
(On the Remote Control)  
(On the Set)  
POWER  
TV  
SELECT : CH  
/
POWER  
+ –  
SET  
: VOL  
/
(SELECT LANGUAGE screen)  
2 Press CH 8/9 to select “ENGLISH”, “ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)” or  
SELECT LANGUAGE  
“FRANCAIS (FRENCH)”.  
ENGL I SH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANCA I S  
CH  
CH  
SELECT : CH  
/
+ –  
SET  
: VOL  
/
3 Press VOL +/to access the EZ SETUP screen.  
CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE.  
START EZ SETUP?  
STOP  
START  
(EZ SETUP screen)  
(START)  
4 Press VOL +.  
PLEASE WA I T  
AUTO PROGRAMMI NG  
1 2 5  
The tuner will automatically search for the  
broadcasting and cableTV channels.(The CH No.  
will automatically increase when it appears.)  
STOP  
START  
(STOP)  
If you want to stop the EZ SETUP process once it  
has started, press VOL – and it will be canceled.  
If you want to SET UP again, please refer to page  
27 on SET UP.  
To cancel EZ SETUP  
Press VOL –.  
5 Once EZ SETUP is complete, the lowest channel number  
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memorized will be displayed.  
Note:  
• If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, please refer to page 28–30 for more  
information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.  
• It may be difficult to PRESET when the broadcast signals are weak, the channel cycle frequency is  
incorrect or frequency jamming is occurring around the area. Please refer to pages 28–30 for more  
information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.  
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Demo Mode  
To learn more about the TV set, you can enter DEMO mode. Simply  
press and hold MENU on the TV set for more than 3 seconds.  
To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set for more  
than 3 seconds.  
(On the Set)  
MENU  
button  
Example:  
DEMO mode display  
Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control  
• If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most settings  
via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set.  
• Some features of your TV set are not accessible without the Remote  
Control. If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service  
Center for a replacement.  
(On the Set)  
MENU  
button  
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Language  
The language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can be set to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH.  
MENU  
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.  
SLEEP  
T
I MER  
V
I DEO ADJ UST  
AUD I O SEL ECT  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SET UP  
CC  
ES  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
MENU  
2 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “SET UP”.  
SLEEP  
T
I MER  
V
I DEO ADJ UST  
AUD I O SEL ECT  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SET UP  
CC  
ES  
CH  
CH  
SET UP  
+ –  
3 Press VOL / to access the SET UP screen, then press CH 8/9 to  
BLUE SCREEN  
L ANGUAGE  
move the “[” mark to “LANGUAGE”.  
CH SETT I NG  
AUTO I NPUT  
CH / I NPUT I D  
SCREEN FORMAT  
CH  
CH  
(SET UP screen)  
LANGUAGE  
+ –  
/ to access the LANGUAGE select screen.  
4 Press VOL  
ENGL I SH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANCA I S  
(LANGUAGE select screen)  
I D IOMA  
5 Press CH 8/9 to select “ENGLISH”, “ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)” or  
ENGL I SH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANCA I S  
“FRANCAIS (FRENCH)”.  
CH  
CH  
6 Press MENU to exit.  
Sleep Timer  
You can preset your television to turn off automatically in increments of 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.  
MENU  
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.  
SLEEP  
T
I MER  
V
I DEO ADJ UST  
+ –  
2 Press VOL / to access the SLEEP TIMER screen.  
AUD I O SEL ECT  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SET UP  
CC  
ES  
+ –  
3 Press VOL / to set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.  
SLEEP  
T
I MER  
12 0M REMA I N  
4 Press MENU to exit.  
Note:  
(SLEEP TIMER screen)  
To turn off the SLEEP TIMER, repeat the above SLEEP TIMER steps and select “– – – M REMAIN”  
during step 3.  
• While SLEEP TIMER is active, the time remaining will be briefly displayed on-screen at regular  
intervals or when the Remote’s DISPLAY key is pressed twice. 5 minutes before the SLEEP TIMER  
turns off the TV, the screen prompts the time remaining for 4 seconds. The SLEEP TIMER shows a  
similar display for each remaining minute and a 10-second display right before shutting off the TV.  
• If you turn the POWER OFF, the SLEEP TIMER will automatically reset.  
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Video Adjust  
Description of Adjustment Items  
Selected item  
VOL  
+
button  
VOL  
button  
PICTURE  
TINT  
To increase contrast  
To decrease contrast  
To make skin tones greenish  
To increase color intensity  
To increase brightness  
To increase sharpness  
To make skin tones purplish  
To decrease color intensity  
To decrease brightness  
To decrease sharpness  
VOLUME  
(k)/(l)  
COLOR  
BRIGHT  
SHARP  
COLOR TEMP.  
RESET  
To choose a LOW, ML, MH or HIGH color tone.  
To return all adjustments to factory preset levels.  
CHANNEL  
UP (  
a)/  
DOWN (s)  
MENU  
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.  
MENU  
SLEEP T I MER  
2 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “VIDEO ADJUST”.  
V I DEO ADJ UST  
AUD I O SEL ECT  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SET UP  
CC  
ES  
CH  
CH  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
+ –  
/ to access the PICTURE adjust screen.  
3 Press VOL  
P I CTURE  
50  
(PICTURE adjust screen)  
4 Press CH 8/9 to select the desired adjustment item. (Refer to  
the diagram below.)  
TINT  
BRIGHT  
SHARP  
PICTURE  
COLOR  
CH  
CH  
COLOR TEMP.  
RESET  
: CH  
: CH  
+ –  
5 Press VOL / to adjust the setting.  
P I CTURE  
50  
+
VOL  
increases contrast  
VOL  
decreases contrast  
6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to adjust other settings.  
7 Press MENU to exit.  
Note:  
• VIDEO ADJUST setting, once set, is shared among AIR/CABLE, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, and INPUT 3  
modes.  
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• VIDEO ADJUST setting for INPUT 3 when used as COMPONENT can be set independently.  
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Audio Select  
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MTS (Multichannel TV Sound)  
This function allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound.  
You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available.  
Stereo broadcasts  
Live television broadcasts of sports, shows, concerts, etc. can be received in dynamic stereo sound.  
SAP broadcasts  
Television broadcast can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound.  
MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack. (Monaural or stereo where available.)  
SAP sound: Second language, supplementary commentaries, etc. (SAP sound is monaural.)  
If stereo sound is difficult to hear;  
You can obtain clearer sound by manually switching to fixed monaural mode.  
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.  
MENU  
SLEEP T I MER  
2 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “AUDIO SELECT”.  
V I DEO ADJ UST  
AUD I O SEL ECT  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SET UP  
CC  
ES  
CH  
CH  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
+ –  
3 Press VOL / to access the AUDIO SELECT screen.  
AUD I O SELECT  
MTS  
: STEREO  
4 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “MTSor  
AUD I O AD JUST  
“AUDIO ADJUST”.  
CH  
CH  
(AUDIO SELECT screen)  
+ –  
to select “STEREO”, “SAP” or “MONO” when the  
[” mark is at “MTS” position.  
5 Press VOL  
/
AUD I O SELECT  
MTS  
: STEREO  
AUD I O AD JUST  
MTS  
STEREO  
SAP  
(AUDIO SELECT screen  
)
MONO  
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L
AUDIO ADJUST  
+ –  
to  
When the “[” mark is at “AUDIO ADJUST”, press VOL  
/
access the AUDIO ADJUST screen. To access the desired item,  
+ –  
press CH 8/9. To adjust the audio setting, press VOL / .  
TREBLE  
BASS  
BALANCE  
RESET  
+
Selected item  
VOL button  
VOL button  
TREBLE  
To increase treble response.  
To decrease treble response.  
BASS  
To increase bass response.  
To decrease bass response.  
BALANCE  
To emphasize the right  
speaker’s volume.  
To emphasize the left  
speaker’s volume.  
TREBLE  
0
RESET  
To return all adjustments to factory preset levels.  
6 Press MENU to exit.  
An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving stereo broadcasts  
Current channel number  
12  
ON AIR” will appear next to STEREO or  
SAP when receiving STEREO or SAP  
broadcasts.  
STEREO  
SAP  
ON A I R  
ON A I R  
MONO  
(CHANNEL call on screen)  
Note:  
• Once MONO mode is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo  
broadcast.You must switch the mode back to STEREO if you want to hear stereo sound again.  
• Selecting MTS while receiving video signals from INPUT terminals does not change the type of  
sound; in this case, sound is determined by the video source.  
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Closed Caption  
How to set CLOSED CAPTION  
YourTV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder.Closed  
Captionis a system which allows conversations, narration, and sound  
effects in TV programs and home videos to appear as captions on the  
TV screen (see the illustration).  
• Not all the programs and videos will offer closed captioning. Please  
look for the “  
” symbol to ensure that captions will be shown.  
• Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in two modes: CAPTION  
andTEXT.For each mode, two channels are available, CH1 and CH2:  
VOLUME  
(k)/(l)  
The CAPTION mode shows subscripts of dialogs and commentaries  
of TV dramas and news programs while allowing clear view of the  
picture.  
The TEXT mode displays over the picture other various information  
(such as TV program schedule, weather forecast, etc.) that is  
independent of the TV programs.  
CHANNEL  
UP (  
a)/  
DOWN (  
s)  
MENU  
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.  
MENU  
SLEEP T I MER  
2 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “CLOSED CAPTION”.  
V I DEO ADJ UST  
AUD I O SEL ECT  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SET UP  
CC  
ES  
CH  
CH  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
CC  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
+ –  
3 Press VOL / to access the CLOSED CAPTION setting screen.  
MODE  
DATA  
: CAPT I ON  
: CH  
1
(CLOSED CAPTION setting screen)  
CC  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
4 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to either “MODE” or “DATA”.  
MODE  
DATA  
: CAPT I ON  
: CH  
1
CH  
CH  
+ –  
5 Press VOL / to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting.  
CC  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
MODE  
DATA  
: CAPT I ON  
: CH  
CH 1  
DATA :  
CAPTION  
MODE :  
1
CH 2  
TEXT  
OFF  
6 Press MENU to exit.  
Note:  
• If a broadcast contains CLOSED CAPTION and the MUTE button is pressed, the set enters CAPTION  
mode automatically. Pressing MUTE again will return the set to its previous condition.  
• Closed Caption may malfunction (white blocks, strange characters, etc.) if signal conditions are poor  
or if there are problems at the broadcast source. This does not necessarily indicate a problem with  
your TV.  
• If any button is pressed to call up the ON SCREEN DISPLAY while viewing a CLOSED CAPTION  
broadcast, the closed captions will disappear momentarily.  
• If no TEXT broadcast is being received while viewing in the TEXT mode, the screen may become  
dark and blank for some programs. Should this occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to “OFF”.  
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)  
L V-CHIP  
• This function allows you to restrict TV programs and also allows you to control TV usage based on  
FCC data. This function is to prevent your children from watching violence or sexual scenes that may  
be harmful.  
• Restriction ofTV programs includes two characters that contain information about the program’s MPAA  
rating and theTV Parental Guidelines. MPAA is restricted by age.TV Parental Guidelines are restricted  
by age and contents.  
• Since a TV program may use either the MPAA rating or the TV Guidelines you should adjust both for  
complete control.  
[1] MPAA RATING  
RATING  
G
GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.  
PG  
PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for  
children.  
age  
PG-13  
PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for  
children under 13.  
based  
R
RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.  
NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.  
NC-17  
X
X Rating is an older rating that is unified with NC-17 but may be encoded on  
older movie’s data.Note:  
MPAA RATING  
Example 2:  
Example 1:  
“R” in the age-based rating is blocked, this will  
automatically block the higher rating “NC-17”, “X”  
also.  
“PG-13” in the age-based rating is blocked, this  
will automatically block the higher ratings “R”,  
“NC-17”, “X” also.  
1. User setting  
2. Block table  
1. User setting  
2. Block table  
not to  
not to  
G
– – – – –  
G
G
– – – – –  
G
block  
block  
not to  
not to  
PG  
– – – – –  
PG  
– – – – –  
PG  
PG  
block  
block  
Select  
block  
not to  
block  
PG-13 BLOCK  
BLOCK  
NC-17 BLOCK  
PG-13 – – – – –  
BLOCK  
NC-17 BLOCK  
BLOCK  
PG-13  
R
PG-13  
R
age  
based  
age  
based  
auto-  
Select  
R
R
block  
block  
auto-  
block  
auto-  
block  
NC-17  
X
NC-17  
X
auto-  
auto-  
X
BLOCK  
X
block  
block  
Note:  
• MPAA RATING is only age-based.  
[2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES  
content based  
AGE  
D
L
S
V
FV  
RATING  
(Sexually  
(Adult  
(Sexual (Violence) (Fantasy  
Suggestive Language) Situation)  
Dialog)  
Violence)  
V
V
V
V
TV-Y (All children)  
TV-Y7 (Direct to Older Children)  
TV-G (General Audience)  
age  
based  
TV-PG (Parental Guidance  
Suggested)  
V
V
V
V
V
TV-14 (Parents Strongly  
Cautioned)  
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
TV-MA (Mature Audience Only)  
V
: Content Rating can be set.  
l : Content Rating cannot be set (not normally broadcast by TV station).  
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TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example)  
AGE  
D
L
S
V
FV  
TV–Y  
: V I EW  
TV–Y7  
TV–G  
: BLOCK  
Example 1.1 : Age Based setting  
V
TV–PG  
TV– 1 4  
TV–MA  
V
Clear s (block) from each "AGE" box for all ratings.  
This will automatically unblock everything.  
MENU : RETURN  
Example 1.2 : Age Based setting  
AGE  
D
V
V
L
V
V
V
S
V
FV  
TV–Y  
: V I EW  
V
For “TV-G” put a  
in the "AGE" box. This will automatically block the  
TV–Y7  
TV–G  
V : BLOCK  
V
V
V
V
higher age ratings “TV-PG”, “TV-14” and “TV-MA” as well as “TV-G”.  
Please note the content ratings “D”, “L, “S”, “V” are automatically blocked  
as well.  
TV–PG  
TV– 1 4  
TV–MA  
V
V
V
V
V
V
MENU : RETURN  
Example 2.1 : Content Based setting  
If you choose to unblock every content-based items (“D”, “L, “S”, “V”),  
AGE  
D
L
S
V
FV  
TV–Y  
: V I EW  
TV–Y7  
TV–G  
: BLOCK  
V
V
clear the  
MA”.  
(block) from each “AGE” box of “TV-PG”, “TV-14” and “TV-  
TV–PG  
TV– 1 4  
TV–MA  
MENU : RETURN  
Example 2.2 : Content Based setting  
AGE  
D
L
S
V
FV  
TV–Y  
: V I EW  
V
TV–Y7  
TV–G  
: BLOCK  
V
Put a  
in the box corresponding to “TV-PG” (row) and “V (Violence)”  
TV–PG  
TV– 1 4  
TV–MA  
V
V
V
(column). This will automatically block the “V” boxes for “TV-14” and  
“TV-MA”. Setting only “TV-PG-V”, “TV-14-V” or “TV-MA-V” will not block  
all programs rated “TV-PG”, “TV-14” or “TV-MA”.  
MENU : RETURN  
Example 3 : Resetting an Age Based setting  
V
For “TV-14”, put a  
(block) in the “AGE” box.  
AGE  
D
L
S
V
FV  
TV–Y  
: V I EW  
This will again automatically block the content ratings “D”, “L, “S”, “V”  
for “TV-MA” as well as “TV-14” (“D” is not available for “TV-MA”).  
Please note that the lower age rating “TV-PG” does not change from its  
previous settings after this.  
TV–Y7  
TV–G  
V : BLOCK  
TV–PG  
TV– 1 4  
TV–MA  
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
MENU : RETURN  
Note:  
V
• Content ratings can be modified but only in the combinations indicated by  
in the table on page 15.  
• Changing a lower age rating’s content setting to “BLOCK” automatically changes the same higher age  
rating’s content setting to “BLOCK” regardless of their previous settings.  
• Changing a lower rating’s “AGEsetting to “BLOCKautomatically changes all higher ratings to “BLOCK”  
regardless of their previous settings.  
V
• For “TV-Y7”, “TV-PG”, “TV-14” and “TV-MA”, if you clear the  
change settings based on content.  
in the “AGE” box (unblock) you can still  
• Clearing a higher rating’s age or content setting will not clear lower settings.Make sure that all undesired  
boxes are blocked.  
[3] ADDITIONAL MODE  
Besides “MPAA RATINGS” and “TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES”, new ratings system’s data can be  
downloaded when they become available. (See page 19.)  
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How to set V-CHIP  
[1] MPAA RATING  
VOLUME  
(k)/(l)  
CHANNEL  
UP (a)/  
DOWN (b)  
MENU  
MENU  
SLEEP T I MER  
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.  
V I DEO ADJ UST  
AUD I O SEL ECT  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SET UP  
CC  
ES  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
2 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “PARENT CONTROL.  
MENU  
SLEEP T I MER  
V I DEO ADJ UST  
AUD I O SEL ECT  
CC  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
CH  
CH  
PARENT CONTROL  
ES  
ENERGY SAVE  
SET UP  
PARENT CONTROL  
3 Press VOL +/to access the PARENT CONTROL screen.  
V–CH I P BLOCK  
V I EW T I MER  
(PARENT CONTROL screen)  
4 Press VOL +/to access the V-CHIP select screen.  
MPAA  
TV GU I DEL I NES  
Note:  
• If SECRET No. is already set, enter the SECRET No.  
DOWNLOAD : OFF  
STATUS  
: OFF  
(See  
To change the V-CHIP BLOCK after  
registering a secret No. on page 22.).  
(V-CHIP select screen)  
+ –  
5 Press VOL / to select “MPAA”. Press CH 8/9 to move the “[”  
G
: – – – – –  
: BLOCK  
: BLOCK  
: BLOCK  
: BLOCK  
: BLOCK  
PG  
+ –  
to select BLOCK. If you set  
mark to “PG”, then press VOL  
“PG” to BLOCK, “PG-13”, “R”, “NC-17” and “X” are automatically  
/
PG– 1 3  
R
NC– 1 7  
X
blocked.  
MENU : RETURN  
CH  
CH  
6 Press MENU to return to the V-CHIP select screen.  
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7 Press MENU, then “INPUT SECRET No.will be displayed.  
I NPUT SECRET No .  
Note:  
• If SECRET No. is already set, skip to step 9.  
8 Enter a 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.  
I NPUT SECRET No .  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
1
2
3
4
9
ENTER  
0
100  
9
When done, press MENU to exit.  
Note:  
• If you set “G” to BLOCK , all ratings are automatically blocked.  
• If you set “X” to BLOCK, “G”, “PG”, “PG-13”, “R” and “NC-17” are not blocked.  
[2] TV GUIDELINES  
MPAA  
TV GU I DEL I NES  
1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING.  
2 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “TV GUIDELINES”.  
DOWNLOAD : OFF  
CH  
STATUS  
: OFF  
CH  
(V-CHIP select screen)  
+ –  
3 Press VOL / to access the TV GUIDELINES screen.  
AGE  
D
L
S
V
FV  
TV–Y  
: V I EW  
TV–Y7  
TV–G  
: BLOCK  
V
TV–PG  
TV– 1 4  
TV–MA  
4 To change AGE and CONTENT SETTING, press CH 8/9 to move  
MENU : RETURN  
+ –  
the[” mark to the desired rating and then press VOL / to select.  
CH  
(TV GUIDELINES screen)  
CH  
5 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to the desired content item  
TV –Y7  
AGE  
D
:
:
:
:
:
:
BLOCK  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
– – – – –  
BLOCK  
+ –  
/
and then press VOL  
to select either “BLOCK” or “– – – – –”  
L
(unblock).  
S
V
FV  
CH  
MENU : RETURN  
CH  
(CONTENT RATING screen)  
6 Press MENU to return to the TV GUIDELINES screen.  
7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 until all ratings and their contents are set.  
AGE  
D
V
L
V
V
V
S
V
FV  
TV–Y  
: V I EW  
TV–Y7  
TV–G  
V
V
V
V
V
V
V : BLOCK  
TV–PG  
TV– 1 4  
TV–MA  
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
8
When done, press MENU to return to V-CHIP selct screen.  
MENU : RETURN  
9 Press MENU to exit.  
Note:  
• If SECRET No. is not set, enter a SECRET No. as show in steps 7 and 8 of [1] MPAA RATING.  
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)(Continued)  
[3] Downloading additional rating mode  
REMOTE  
KEYPAD  
There will be an additional new rating system. In that case,  
please set up as follows. Subsequently the new rating  
system will set up automatically.  
VOLUME  
(k)/(l)  
CHANNEL  
UP (  
a)/  
DOWN (  
s)  
MENU  
MPAA  
1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING.  
2 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “DOWNLOAD”.  
TV GU I DEL I NES  
CH  
CH  
DOWNLOAD : OFF  
STATUS  
: OFF  
+ –  
/ to select “DOWNLOAD : ON”.  
3 Press VOL  
MPAA  
TV GU I DEL I NES  
DOWNLOAD : ON  
STATUS  
: OFF  
4 Press MENU, then “INPUT SECRET No.will be displayed.  
I NPUT SECRET No .  
Note:  
If SECRET No. is already set, skip to step 6.  
5 Enter a 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.  
I NPUT SECRET No .  
1
2
3
6
1
2
3
4
4
7
5
8
9
ENTER  
0
100  
6 Press MENU to exit.  
Downloading V-CHIP data  
1 If you watch a program containing “new rating system data”, the  
PLEASE WA I T  
DOWNLOAD screen will be displayed.  
NOW DOWNLOADI NG  
V–CH I P DATA  
(DOWNLOAD screen)  
2 The DOWNLOAD screen will disappear, once downloading is finished.  
Note:  
DOWNLOAD will not start, if you are not watching a program containing “new rating system data”.  
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)  
How to set additional rating mode (Example)  
Once downloading is complete, you can set the blocking pattern as follows.  
1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING.  
MPAA  
TV GU I DEL I NES  
2 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “Cdn. English Ratings”,  
Cd n . En g  
l
i
s h Ra t  
i
n g s  
Cd n . F r e n c h Ra t  
i
n g s  
thenpressVOLk/l.  
CH  
DOWNLOAD : ON  
STATUS  
: ON  
CH  
(After downloading the  
rating data)  
3 You can select “BLOCK” or “– – – – –” (unblock) for each rating  
C
: – – – – –  
: BLOCK  
: – – – – –  
: BLOCK  
: – – – – –  
: BLOCK  
+ –  
C8 +  
G
item by pressing CH 8/9 and VOL / .  
PG  
1 4 +  
1 8 +  
CH  
CH  
I ND I V I DUAL BLOCK  
MENU : RETURN  
(ENGLISH INDIVIDUAL  
BLOCK screen)  
4 You can select “BLOCK” or “– – – – –” (unblock) for each rating  
G
: – – – – –  
: BLOCK  
: – – – – –  
: BLOCK  
: – – – – –  
8 +  
+ –  
item by pressing CH 8/9 and VOL / if you select “Cdn. French  
1 3 +  
1 6 +  
1 8 +  
Ratings” in step 2.  
CH  
I ND I V I DUAL BLOCK  
MENU : RETURN  
CH  
(FRENCH INDIVIDUAL  
BLOCK screen)  
Note:  
You are able to download up to 4 different rating systems.  
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)  
Activating the V-CHIP BLOCK  
1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING.  
MPAA  
TV GU I DEL I NES  
+
2 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “STATUS”. Press VOL  
/
to activate the V-CHIP BLOCK. (If STATUS is OFF, V-CHIP  
BLOCK will not operate.)  
DOWNLOAD : OFF  
CH  
CH  
STATUS  
: ON  
(V-CHIP select screen)  
3 Press MENU, then “INPUT SECRET No.will be displayed.  
Note:  
I NPUT SECRET No .  
If SECRET No. is already set, skip to step 5.  
4 Enter a 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.  
I NPUT SECRET No .  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
1
2
3
4
9
ENTER  
0
100  
5 Press MENU and the secret No. will be registered.  
To temporarily cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK  
1 “V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED” appears if you view a program  
22  
with the same program rating data you configured.  
V–CH I P HAS BEEN ACT I VATED  
TV–Y7  
FV  
Note:  
• “V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED” will not be displayed if STATUS is not configured to “ON”.  
2 Press MENU, then “INPUT SECRET No.will be displayed.  
I NPUT SECRET No .  
3 Enter the 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD, then V-  
CHIP BLOCK will be canceled temporarily.If the wrong secret No.  
is chosen, “SECRET No. IS INCORRECT” will be displayed. Input  
the secret No. again in this case.  
I NPUT SECRET No .  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
ENTER  
0
100  
Note:  
If you turn the power ON from OFF, the V-CHIP BLOCK will be activated again.  
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)  
To change the V-CHIP BLOCK setting after registering a secret No.  
1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING, then “INPUT SECRET  
No.” will be displayed.  
I NPUT SECRET No .  
2 Enter the 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD and  
theV-CHIP select screen will be displayed.SetV-CHIP BLOCK  
again.  
I NPUT SECRET No .  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
ENTER  
0
100  
If you forget or need to change your secret No., clear the original secret No. and set  
up a new one.  
1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING, or 1 to 2 of To  
temporarily cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK, then “INPUT SECRET  
No.” will be displayed.  
(On the Set)  
+
2 Press and hold both VOL  
and CH 8 on the TV set  
simultaneously until the message “INPUT SECRET No.”  
disappears.  
(+)  
/CH UP (8)  
buttons  
VOL  
3 Press the MENU button twice to exit.  
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Parent Control (VIEW TIMER)  
L
VIEW TIMER  
This function allows you to restrict TV viewing time and also allows you to control TV usage.  
This function is to prevent your children from watching too much TV.  
VIEWING TIME (an accumulative timer: counts only the time  
duration while the TV power is on.)  
• VIEWING TIME can be set from 30M (30 minutes) to 10H00M (10  
V I EW T I MER  
hours) in 30 minutes intervals.  
V I EWI NG T I ME  
––H –M  
OFFTIME (RestrictsTV viewing after the VIEWINGTIME reaches  
zero.)  
OFF T I ME  
––H –M  
STATUS : OFF  
• OFF TIME can be set from 30M (30 minutes) to 10H00M (10 hours)  
in 30 minutes intervals.  
STATUS (Select ON to activate VIEW TIMER)  
How to set VIEW TIMER  
MENU  
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.  
2 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “PARENT CONTROL.  
SLEEP T I MER  
V I DEO ADJ UST  
AUD I O SEL ECT  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SET UP  
CC  
ES  
CH  
CH  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
+
3 Press VOL /to access the PARENT CONTROL screen.  
PARENT CONTROL  
V–CH I P BLOCK  
V I EW T IMER  
4 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “VIEW TIMER”.  
CH  
CH  
(PARENT CONTROL screen)  
+
5 Press VOL /to access “VIEW TIMER”.  
V I EW T I MER  
V I EWI NG T I ME  
––H –M  
OFF T I ME  
––H –M  
STATUS : OFF  
6 Press CH 8/9 to select “VIEWING TIME” and “OFF TIME”. For  
V I EW T I MER  
+
each selection, press the VOL /to set the time duration.  
V I EWI NG T I ME  
2H 0 0M  
OFF T I ME  
––H –M  
CH  
STATUS : OFF  
CH  
+
V I EW T I MER  
7 Press CH 8/9 to select “STATUS”. Press the VOL /to turn ON  
V I EWI NG T I ME  
2H 0 0M  
the “VIEW TIMER”. (If STATUS is OFF, VIEW TIMER will not  
OFF T I ME  
5H 0 0M  
operate.)  
CH  
STATUS : ON  
CH  
8 Press MENU. “INPUT SECRET No.will be displayed.  
I NPUT SECRET No .  
Note:  
If SECRET No. is already set, skip to step 10.  
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Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued)  
9 Enter a 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.  
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NPUT SECRET No .  
10 Press MENU to exit.  
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7
2
5
8
3
1
2
3
4
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9
ENTER  
0
100  
Example:  
V
I EW  
T
I MER  
To restrict anybody from watchingTV for more than 5 hours, after watching  
the TV for 2 hours, your settings would look like the one on the right.  
You can choose to watch the 2 hours of TV as you wish. For example, you  
could watch 1 hour of TV, turn the TV off for 30 minutes, then turn the TV  
on and watch the remaining 1 hour of the VIEWING TIME.  
V
I EWI NG  
T
I ME  
2H 0 0M  
I ME  
5H 0 0M  
OFF  
T
STATUS : ON  
To change the VIEW TIMER setting after registering a secret No.  
1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of How to setVIEWTIMER. Press  
I
NPUT SECRET No .  
+
VOL /, and “INPUT SECRET No.will be displayed.  
2 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE  
KEYPAD, and the VIEW TIMER access screen will  
be displayed. Repeat steps 5, 6.  
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4
7
2
5
8
3
6
I
NPUT SECRET No .  
9
ENTER  
0
100  
Note:  
SECRET No . I S I NCORRECT  
• When you choose the correct secret No., theVIEWTIMER access screen  
is displayed. If the wrong secret No. is chosen, “SECRET No. IS  
INCORRECT” is displayed. Input the secret No. again in this case.  
To cancel the VIEW TIMER (While the TV set is OFF but the VIEW  
TIMER is set.)  
T I ME OVER  
I
NPUT SECRET No .  
1 Turn on the TV; a blue screen message “TIME OVER” will appear. If  
you do nothing, the TV will turn off in approximately 30 seconds.  
2 Enter the 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE  
T I ME OVER  
KEYPAD. When you choose the correct secret No.,  
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4
7
2
5
8
3
6
I
NPUT SECRET No .  
the VIEW TIMER is canceled. If the wrong secret No.  
is chosen, “SECRET No. IS INCORRECT” is  
displayed. Input the secret No. again in this case.  
9
ENTER  
0
100  
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Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued)  
To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the secret No. (If  
you forget the SECRET No.)  
+
1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of How to set VIEW TIMER. Press VOL /,  
and “INPUT SECRET No.will be displayed.  
I
NPUT SECRET No .  
+
2 Press and hold both VOL and CH 8 on theTV set simultaneously  
(On the Set)  
until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed. Now you can  
cancel theVIEWTIMER settings or change the SECRET No.while  
“INPUT SECRET No.” is displayed.  
(+)  
/CH UP (8)  
buttons  
VOL  
Notice of Remaining VIEWING TIME  
VIEWING TIME  
0H 30M REMAIN  
For every 30 minute interval, the remaining time will be displayed for  
4 seconds.For the last 5 minutes, the remaining time will be displayed  
every minute.  
VIEWING TIME  
0H 05M REMAIN  
“0 REMAIN” will be displayed for 10 seconds just before theVIEWING  
TIME expires.  
VIEWING TIME  
REMAIN  
0
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Energy Save  
This feature lets you lower the power consumption of your TV  
set which in turn saves you money and minimizes the impact on  
the environment. When this feature is turned on, it reduces the  
brightness of the TV to a level that consumes approximately 20  
percent less energy than when the feature is turned off.  
The reduction in brightness will be less noticeable under low  
room lighting conditions.  
VOLUME  
(k)/(l)  
CHANNEL  
UP (  
a)/  
DOWN (  
s)  
MENU  
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.  
MENU  
SLEEP T I MER  
2 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “ENERGY SAVE”.  
V I DEO ADJ UST  
AUD I O SEL ECT  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SET UP  
CC  
ES  
CH  
CH  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
+
3 Press VOL /to access the ENERGY SAVE select screen.  
ENERGY SAVE : OFF  
(ENERGY SAVE select screen)  
+
4 Press VOL /to select “ON”.  
ENERGY SAVE : ON  
5 Press MENU to exit.  
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Set Up  
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EZ Setup  
VOLUME  
(k)/(l)  
By operating the channel preset functions, you can preset your  
TV to the desired channels for viewing.  
CHANNEL  
UP (  
a)/  
DOWN (  
s)  
MENU  
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.  
2 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “SET UP”.  
MENU  
SLEEP T I MER  
V I DEO ADJ UST  
AUD I O SEL ECT  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SET UP  
CC  
ES  
CH  
CH  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
3 Press VOL +/to access the SET UP screen, then press  
SET UP  
CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “CH SETTING”.  
BLUE SCREEN  
L ANGUAGE  
CH SETT I NG  
AUTO I NPUT  
CH / I NPUT I D  
SCREEN FORMAT  
CH  
CH  
(SET UP screen)  
4 Press VOL +/to access the CH SETTING screen.  
CH SETT I NG  
EZ SETUP  
A I R / CABLE  
CH SEARCH  
CH MEMORY  
(CH SETTING screen)  
5 Press VOL +/to access the EZ SETUP screen.  
CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE.  
START EZ SETUP?  
STOP  
START  
(EZ SETUP screen)  
(START)  
6 Press VOL +.  
The tuner will automatically search for the  
broadcasting and cableTV channels.(The CH No.  
will automatically increase when it appears.)  
PLEASE WA I T  
AUTO PROGRAMMI NG  
1 2 5  
(STOP)  
If you want to stop the EZ SETUP process once it  
has started, press VOL –. Search will be canceled.  
STOP  
START  
To cancel EZ SETUP  
Press VOL –.  
7 Once EZ SETUP is complete, the lowest channel number  
2
memorized will be displayed.  
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Set Up (Continued)  
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Channel Setting  
If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below  
to manually memorize the channel.  
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.  
2 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “SET UP”.  
MENU  
SLEEP T I MER  
V I DEO ADJ UST  
AUD I O SEL ECT  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SET UP  
CC  
ES  
CH  
CH  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
3 Press VOL +/to access the SET UP screen.  
SET UP  
4 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “CH SETTING”.  
BLUE SCREEN  
L ANGUAGE  
CH SETT I NG  
AUTO I NPUT  
CH / I NPUT I D  
SCREEN FORMAT  
CH  
CH  
(SET UP screen)  
5 Press VOL +/to access the CH SETTING screen.  
CH SETT I NG  
EZ SETUP  
A I R / CABLE  
CH SEARCH  
CH MEMORY  
(CH SETTING screen)  
6 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “AIR/CABLE”, then press  
CH SETT I NG  
VOL +/to access the AIR/CABLE screen.  
EZ SETUP  
A I R / CABLE  
CH SEARCH  
CH MEMORY  
CH  
CH  
7 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to the desired mode.  
A I R / CABLE  
A I R  
CABLE STD  
CABLE HRC  
CABLE I RC  
CH  
CABLE STD  
CABLE HRC  
CABLE IRC  
AIR  
CH  
(AIR/CABLE screen)  
8 Press MENU to exit.  
Note:  
• Receivable channels of your TV set are:  
AIR channels:  
CABLE channels:  
VHF: 2 through 13.  
1 (HRC and IRC mode only)  
UHF: 14 through 69.  
2 through 125 (STD, HRC and IRC)  
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Set Up (Continued)  
Saving broadcast TV channels into memory  
CH SETT I NG  
CH  
CH  
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU  
screen, then press CH 8/9 to move the “[”  
mark to “SET UP”.  
EZ SETUP  
A I R / CABLE  
CH SEARCH  
CH MEMORY  
2 Press VOL +/to access the SET UP screen,  
then press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to  
“CH SETTING”.  
CH  
CH  
(CH SETTING screen)  
3 Press VOL +/to access the CH SETTING  
screen.  
4 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “CH  
SEARCH”, then press VOL +/to access the  
CH SEARCH screen.  
CH  
CH  
CH SEARCH  
A I R 1 0  
STOP  
START  
To start:  
(START)  
Press VOL +. The tuner will search through  
all available channels in your area and add  
them into the TV memory.  
(CH SEARCH screen)  
To stop:  
(STOP)  
Press VOL –. CH SEARCH will stop at the  
current channel and will not add any higher  
channels.  
5 Press MENU to exit.  
Note:  
• If you press VOL + again while in the CH SEARCH mode, auto-program  
will start again, and the previously memorized channels will be lost.  
Adding weak or additional channels or erasing unwanted channels from TV memory  
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU  
screen, then press CH 8/9 to move the “[”  
mark to “SET UP”.  
CH  
CH  
2 Press VOL +/to access the SET UP screen,  
then press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to  
“CH SETTING”.  
CH  
CH  
3 Press VOL +/to access the CH SETTING  
screen, then press CH 8/9 to move the “[”  
mark to “CH MEMORY”.  
CH  
CH  
CH SETT I NG  
EZ SETUP  
A I R / CABLE  
CH SEARCH  
CH MEMORY  
4 Press VOL +/to access CH MEMORY.  
(CH SETTING screen)  
5 Use CH 8/9 or REMOTE KEYPAD to select  
each desired channel to add or erase.  
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4
7
2
3
6
5
8
CH  
CH  
or  
9
ENTER  
0
100  
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Set Up (Continued)  
6 Press VOL + to add a channel to the TV  
memory or press VOL – to erase a channel  
from the TV memory.  
VOL +  
To add channel 10 to  
VOLUME  
(k)/(l)  
CH MEMORY  
CH MEMORY  
the TV memory  
A
I R 1 0  
A
I R 1 0  
ERASE  
ADD  
ERASE  
ADD  
VOL –  
To erase channel 10 from  
the TV memory  
CHANNEL  
UP (  
a)/  
(CH MEMORY  
unmemorized channel)  
(CH MEMORY  
memorized channel)  
DOWN (  
s)  
MENU  
7 Press MENU to exit.  
BLUE SCREEN  
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Automatically turns the screen blue if a broadcast signal is not  
received. After 15 minutes of non-reception, the TV will turn off  
automatically.  
MENU  
SLEEP T I MER  
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.  
2 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “SET UP”.  
V I DEO ADJ UST  
AUD I O SEL ECT  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SET UP  
CC  
ES  
CH  
CH  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
SET UP  
3 Press VOL +/to access the SET UP screen.  
BLUE SCREEN  
L ANGUAGE  
CH SETT I NG  
AUTO I NPUT  
CH / I NPUT I D  
SCREEN FORMAT  
(SET UP screen)  
4 Press VOL +/to access the BLUE SCREEN select screen.  
BLUE SCREEN : OFF  
(BLUE SCREEN select screen)  
5 Press VOL +/to select “ON”.  
BLUE SCREEN : ON  
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Set Up (Continued)  
6 Press MENU to exit.  
When the BLUE SCREEN is set to “ON”  
Power turns off  
automatically  
No signal  
Blue screen  
after 15  
minutes  
Standby mode  
Note:  
• Poor reception due to weak signals, or too much noise might activate the BLUE SCREEN function  
despite the presence of a broadcast signal. To continue watching TV under these conditions, switch  
the BLUE SCREEN “OFF”.  
• While INPUT 1, 2, or 3 (COMPONENT) is selected, the BLUE SCREEN will not be shown even if  
BLUE SCREEN is turned on.  
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Auto Input  
The unit is preset to switch to the INPUT 2 screen automatically  
whenVIDEO equipment is connected to the INPUT 2 terminal. Do  
the following to switch this feature off:  
VOLUME  
(k)/(l)  
CHANNEL  
UP (  
a)/  
DOWN (  
s)  
MENU  
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.  
2 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “SET UP”.  
MENU  
SLEEP T I MER  
V I DEO ADJ UST  
AUD I O SEL ECT  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SET UP  
CC  
ES  
CH  
CH  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
3 Press VOL +/to access the SET UP screen, then press CH  
SET UP  
8/9 to move the “[” mark to “AUTO INPUT”.  
BLUE SCREEN  
L ANGUAGE  
CH SETT I NG  
AUTO I NPUT  
CH / I NPUT I D  
SCREEN FORMAT  
CH  
CH  
(SET UP screen)  
4 Press VOL +/to access the AUTO INPUT select screen.  
AUTO I NPUT : AUTO  
(
I NPUT2 )  
Press VOL +/to select “AUTO”.  
(AUTO INPUT select screen)  
5 You may turn off “AUTO INPUT” when it is not in use.  
AUTO I NPUT : OFF  
(
I NPUT2 )  
Press VOL +/to select “OFF”.  
6 Press MENU to exit.  
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CH/Input ID  
REMOTE  
KEYPAD  
You can assign an ID label to each channel or input mode.These  
ID labels can be 4 characters long maximum and will be displayed  
along with the channel number/input mode when the labeled  
channel is selected.  
VOLUME  
(+)/(–)  
(Example: labeling air channel 10 “TV12”.)  
CHANNEL  
UP (8)/  
DOWN (9)  
MENU  
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.  
MENU  
SLEEP T I MER  
V I DEO ADJ UST  
AUD I O SEL ECT  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SET UP  
CC  
ES  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
2 Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “SET UP”.  
MENU  
SLEEP T I MER  
V I DEO ADJ UST  
AUD I O SEL ECT  
CC  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
CH  
CH  
ES  
ENERGY SAVE  
SET UP  
3 Press VOL +/to access the SET UP screen then press CH  
SET UP  
8/9 to move the “[” mark to “CH/INPUT ID” .  
BLUE SCREEN  
L ANGUAGE  
CH SETT I NG  
AUTO I NPUT  
CH / I NPUT I D  
SCREEN FORMAT  
CH  
CH  
(SET UP screen)  
4 Press VOL +/to access the CH/INPUT ID screen.  
CH / I NPUT I D  
A I R 1 0  
: _ _ __  
I D  
(CH/INPUT ID screen)  
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CH/Input ID (Continued)  
5 Use CH 8/9 or REMOTE KEYPAD to select each desired channel  
to label.  
Press INPUT on the Remote to label the INPUT mode.  
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2
5
8
3
6
CH  
CH  
9
or  
ENTER  
0
100  
ID: Labeling the channel name  
Press VOL +/to select “ID” then press VOL + to select the first  
character. Press CH 8/9 to enter a desired letter. Press VOL +/  
to enter the next desired letter. Press MENU to return to the  
CH/INPUT ID screen.  
: _ _ __  
I D  
RESET  
MENU : RETURN  
CH  
CH  
(ID Input screen)  
Selectable characters:  
Space: _  
Alphabets: A-Z  
I D : TV1 2  
RESET  
Numbers: 0-9  
MENU : RETURN  
Symbols: — . & ( ) / +  
Example TV 12  
RESET: Resetting the ID to “_ _ _ _”  
Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “RESET”, then press VOL  
+/–. The previously set ID will return to “_ _ _ _”.  
I D : TV1 2  
RESET  
MENU : RETURN  
CH  
CH  
: _ _ __  
I D  
RESET  
MENU : RETURN  
6 Press MENU to exit.  
Note:  
• The maximum number of ID labels available to register channel names is 20 for AIR channels and 40  
for CABLE channels.  
• If you wish to register a new ID when all the available ID labels are assigned, delete a registered ID  
to make room.  
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Screen Format  
The format of the picture can be adjusted to either of the two  
screen formats.  
(This function allows you to view 16:9 pictures recorded on DVD  
or by camcorders that are once saved using the 4:3 aspect ratio  
to be played back in the original high-density 16:9 format.)  
VOLUME  
(k)/(l)  
CHANNEL  
UP (  
a)/  
DOWN (  
s)  
MENU  
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.  
2 Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “SET UP”.  
MENU  
SLEEP T I MER  
V I DEO ADJ UST  
AUD I O SEL ECT  
CLOSED CAPT I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SET UP  
CC  
ES  
CH  
CH  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen, then press  
SET UP  
BLUE SCREEN  
PERSONAL PREF.  
UNIVERSAL PLUS  
LANGUAGE  
CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “SCREEN FORMAT”.  
CH SETTING  
CH  
CH  
AUTO INPUT  
CH/INPUT ID  
SCREEN FORMAT  
(SET UP screen)  
4 Press VOL k/l to access the SCREEN FORMAT select screen.  
SCREEN FORMAT  
4:3  
16:9  
(SCREEN FORMAT select screen)  
5 Press CH a/s to select “4:3” or “16:9”.  
SCREEN FORMAT  
4:3  
16:9  
CH  
CH  
6 Press MENU to exit.  
Note:  
The 16:9 screen format will be cancelled when the power is turned off.  
Example:  
While in 4:3 mode, if the picture appears stretched vertically as in screen A below, switch to 16:9 mode.  
The picture will return to normal as shown in screen B.  
Sreen A (4:3)  
Sreen B (16:9)  
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Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals  
Connecting video equipment for playback of video material.  
To view video material from external video equipment, make sure to connect the equipment properly  
to the input terminals on the TV set.  
Connecting video device equipped with video output terminals  
CONNECTIONS  
VIDEO EQUIPMENT  
(Front connection  
terminals of TV)  
To VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
CAMCORDER  
To AUDIO OUTPUT (L)  
To AUDIO OUTPUT (R)  
(Rear connection  
terminals of TV)  
TV GAME  
To VIDEO OUTPUT  
To AUDIO OUTPUT (L)  
To AUDIO OUTPUT (R)  
VCR  
To AUDIO OUTPUT (R)  
To AUDIO OUTPUT (L)  
To VIDEO OUTPUT  
DVD  
Yellow : To video input terminal  
White : To audio input (L) terminal  
Red : To audio input (R) terminal  
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Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals (Continued)  
Notes:  
• COMPONENT terminals are DVD compatible, allows you to enjoy the highest quality playback  
image than the image from IN 1 S-VIDEO terminal.  
• The IN 1 S-VIDEO terminal is used to obtain a higher quality image by importing image signals.  
• The S-VIDEO terminal is for the video image only. To receive an audio signal, connect the audio  
cable to the IN 1 AUDIO terminals (left and right).  
(Rear connection terminals of TV)  
TO S-VIDEO OUTPUT  
(When your video equipment  
has an S-VIDEO output terminal).  
VCR  
To VIDEO OUTPUT  
To COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
Terminals  
To AUDIO  
OUTPUT (L/R)  
To AUDIO OUTPUT (L)  
To AUDIO OUTPUT (R)  
Video Equipment with Component  
video (Component Color)  
Output Terminals (Y, PB and PR)  
To watch video material playback  
• Press the Remote’s INPUT button to select the VIDEO INPUT mode for the video equipment you  
wish to play.  
• The external VIDEO INPUT mode will change as follows each time the INPUT button is pressed.  
AIR  
or  
CABLE  
INPUT 1  
(IN 1)  
Rear  
INPUT 2  
(IN 2)  
Front  
INPUT 3 (COMPONENT)  
(IN 3)  
Rear  
• When the AV cables are connected to theVIDEO INPUT 3 and COMPONENTY, PB and PR terminals  
simultaneously, the COMPONENT terminal has priority over the VIDEO terminal.  
• INPUT mode can be selected by pressing either the CH 8 on the TV remote control when the TV is  
set to the highest channel stored in memory, or by pressing the CH 9 when it is set to the lowest  
channel.  
Note:  
• When connecting video or audio equipment to the television, be sure that the power is turned off in  
order to prevent damage to either the television or the equipment being connected.  
• The S-Video terminal has priority over theVIDEO terminal (IN 1).When you wish to use video equipment  
connected to the VIDEO terminal (IN 1), unplug equipment connected to the S-VIDEO terminal.  
• It is the intent of SHARP that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright law of the  
United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.  
• For detailed information on the connection and use of auxiliary equipment, refer to the instruction  
manuals of the equipment being used.  
• The connection cables/cords can be obtained from your local video store.  
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Before Calling for Service  
Check these items and see if you can correct the trouble with a slight adjustment of the controls.  
QUICK SERVICE  
CHECK LIST  
POSSIBLE REMEDY  
Try a new channel, if OK, then there  
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Is TV plugged in? Power at outlet?  
Is TV’s POWER button on?  
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external electrical noise.  
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on after about a minute.  
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Adjust COLOR control.  
Adjust PICTURE control.  
Check external Video/Audio products:  
look for loose/broken connection  
leads. (Refer to pages 35–37)  
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Check batteries of Remote Control.  
Are audio cables connected firmly?  
Check the volume level.  
Change Closed Caption mode to  
“OFF”/Energy Save mode to “OFF”.  
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Unplug the TV and plug it in again  
after 2 minutes or longer.  
Note:  
• If no TEXT broadcast is being received while viewing in the TEXT  
mode, the screen may become dark and blank for some programs.  
Should this occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to “OFF”.  
(Dark and Blank Picture)  
Calling for Service  
For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, or to obtain product literature accessories, supplies,  
or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP.  
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Specifications  
MODEL  
32C231  
NTSC  
Receiving System  
Stereo Broadcast  
Reception Channels  
MTS/SAP  
AIR  
VHF  
UHF  
2-13 ch  
14-69 ch  
CATV  
1-125 ch  
Channel Tuning  
Antenna Input Impedance  
Screen Size  
181-channel Reception PLL tuning system  
VHF/UHF 75 ohm Unbalanced  
32˝ Diagonally Measured  
Terminals  
Audio/Video input x 3 (Front x 1, Rear x 2)  
S-Video input x 1 (Rear)  
COMPONENT x 1 (Rear)  
Antenna x 1 (Rear)  
Sound Output  
Power Source  
Power Consumption  
Dimensions  
3 W (RMS) x 2  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
135 W  
3355/64˝ (W) x 2637/64˝ (H) x 213/8˝ (D)  
[860 mm (W) x 675 mm (H) x 543 mm (D)]  
Weight (approx.)  
110.7 Ibs. (50.2 kg)  
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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(ESPAÑOL)  
Lea estas instrucciones cuidadosamente y consérvelas a la mano para consultarlas en el futuro.  
IMPORTANTE  
N° de modelo :  
Sírvase anotar el modelo del televisor y los números de serie  
en el espacio provisto, para ayudar a reportar en caso de  
pérdida o robo. Los números están ubicados en la parte  
posterior del televisor.  
N° de serie :  
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE  
Existen dos razones importantes para registrar dentro del plazo límite la garantía de su nuevo televisor  
SHARP, mediante la TARJETA DE REGISTRO incluida con el aparato.  
PRIMERA – GARANTÍA  
Garantiza al cliente la recepción inmediata de todas las prestaciones de consumidor en cuanto a piezas, servicio  
técnico y mano de obra aplicable a su adquisición.  
SEGUNDA – ACTA DE SEGURIDAD DE PRODUCTOS DE CONSUMIDOR  
Con el fin de garantizar al cliente la recepción puntual de cualquier notificación de seguridad sobre inspección,  
modificación o cancelación que se le pueda solicitar a SHARP bajo el Acta de seguridad de productos de  
consumidor de 1972.LEA CUIDADOSAMENTE LA CLÁUSULAGARANTÍA LIMITADADE LA ÚLTIMA PÁGINA.  
®
¿QUÉ ES ENERGY STAR  
?
Los televisores y las videograbadoras utilizan energía cuando están encendidos ó apagados.Los norteamericanos  
gastan más de 1 billón de dólares al año en la energía que consumen televisores y videograbadoras cuando no  
®
se encuentran en uso. Los nuevos modelos ENERGY STAR reducen esa “fuga” de energía hasta en un 75  
por ciento. Esto implica más de 500 millones de dólares al año en ahorro de energía para los consumidores.  
El ahorro de energía ayuda a reducir el consumo de combustibles fósiles y por tanto la contaminación por  
dióxido de carbono que contribuye al calentamiento global. Si cada familia norteamericana sustituyera sus  
®
televisores y videograbadoras por modelos ENERGY STAR , se reducirían las emisiones de dióxido de carbono  
en cinco millones de toneladas cada año (equivalente a eliminar la contaminación procedente de más de un  
millón de automóviles).  
®
El uso de productos ENERGY STAR permite reducir el monto de las facturas de energía eléctrica y consumir  
menos energía. De este modo ahorrará dinero y ayudará a proteger el medio ambiente.  
PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O DESCARGA  
ELÉCTRICA, NO EXPONGA ESTE APARATO A LA HUMEDAD.  
ADVERTENCIA :  
El relámpago con cabeza de  
flecha dentro de un triángulo trata  
de indicar al usuario que las partes  
dentro del producto representan  
riesgo de electrochoque para las  
personas.  
PRECAUCIÓN : PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE  
El signo de exclamación dentro de  
DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO RETIRE LA CUBIERTA  
un triángulo trata de indicar al  
(NI EL PANEL POSTERIOR).  
usuario que las instrucciones  
importantes de operación y  
servicio se encuentran en los  
documentos con el aparato.  
NO CONTIENE PIEZAS REPARABLES POR EL USUARIO.  
SOLICITE ASISTENCIA TÉCNICA A PERSONAL DE  
SERVICIO TÉCNICO ESPECIALIZADO.  
“Nota para el instalador del sistema de TV por cable: Esta nota tiene el propósito de llamar la atención del  
instalador del sistema de cable acerca del Artículo 820-40 del Código Eléctrico Nacional, que contiene las  
directrices para la puesta a tierra y, en particular, especifica que el cable de puesta a tierra debe estar  
conectado al sistema de puesta a tierra del edificio lo más cerca a la entrada del cable.”  
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INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE (Continuación)  
ADVERTENCIA-LasNormasdelaFCCestablecenquecualquiercambioomodificaciónnoautorizadaque  
se realice en este equipo y que no esté expresamente aprobado por el fabricante podría anular la autoridad  
del usuario para utilizar este equipo.  
DESECHO DEL PRODUCTO  
Este producto utiliza un Tubo de rayos catódicos (TRC) que contiene soldadura de estaño y plomo.  
El desecho de estos materiales deberá ser considerando regulaciones ambientales. Para obtener  
información sobre el desecho o el reciclado, póngase en contacto con las autoridades locales o con  
PRECAUCIÓN: No coloque el cable de alimentación de CA debajo del televisor u otro elemento pesado.  
MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES  
PRECAUCIÓN :  
Lea por favor todas estas instrucciones antes de poner en funcionamiento  
su televisor, y guárdelas para poder utilizarlas en el futuro.  
La energía eléctrica permite realizar muchas funciones útiles. Este aparato ha sido diseñado y fabricado para  
garantizar su seguridad física. Sin embargo, UNA UTILIZACIÓN INAPROPIADA PODRÍA SER LA CAUSA DE  
DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS O INCENDIOS. Para mantener el buen funcionamiento de este equipo y evitar  
problemas, siga las normas básicas indicadas a continuación cuando lo instale, utilice o repare.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Desenchufe el televisor del tomacorriente antes de limpiarlo.  
No utilice líquidos ni aerosoles de limpieza. Para limpiar el televisor utilice un paño húmedo.  
No utilice accesorios que no los recomiende el fabricante del televisor porque podrían causar peligros.  
No utilice el televisor cerca del agua – por ejemplo, cerca de una bañera, lavado, fregadero o lavadora, en  
un sótano húmedo, cerca de una piscina, etc.  
5.  
No utilice este televisor sobre un carrito, un soporte o una mesa inestables. El televisor podría caerse  
causando serías heridas a niños o adultos, y, por supuesto, el aparato se estropearía. Ponga el televisor  
solamente sobre un carrito o soporte recomendado por el fabricante, o vendido junto con  
el televisor.  
6.  
La combinación de carrito y televisor debe moverse con mucho cuidado. Las paradas  
rápidas, la fuerza excesiva y las superficies irregulares pueden ser la causa de que la  
combinación de televisor y carrito se volteen.  
7.  
8.  
Cuando instale el televisor en una pared o en una estantería siga las instrucciones del  
fabricante, y utilice el kit de montaje aprobado por el fabricante.  
Las ranuras y aberturas de la caja y del panel posterior o inferior sirven para la ventilación del aparato, para  
que éste funcione bien y para evitar que se caliente.Estas aberturas no deben taparse nunca.Este televisor  
no debe colocarse en un lugar cerrado (como un estante para libros) si éste no dispone de la ventilación  
apropiada.  
9.  
Las aberturas no deben taparse nunca con un paño u otro material; y las aberturas del panel inferior no  
deben taparse tampoco colocando el televisor sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra u otra superficie similar.  
Este televisor no debe ponerse nunca cerca o encima de un radiador u otro aparato que produzca calor.  
10. Este televisor sólo debe funcionar con la fuente de corriente indicada en la etiqueta del fabricante. Si no  
está seguro acerca del tipo de corriente de su hogar, póngase en contacto con el concesionario de quien  
adquirió el televisor o con la compañía eléctrica local.  
En el caso de equipos de televisión diseñados para funcionar con baterías, consulte las instrucciones de  
uso.  
11. Como medida de seguridad, el equipo de televisión está equipado con un enchufe polarizado de dos hilos.  
El enchufe polarizado de dos hilos solamente calza de una sola manera en el tomacorriente.  
Si el enchufe no entra en el tomacorriente, pídale a un electrícista que le coloque un tomacorriente nuevo.  
No modifique el enchufe porque anulará esta característica de seguridad.  
12. No permita que se apoye nada sobre el cable de alimentación. No ponga este televisor donde el cable  
pueda ser deformado por personas que caminen sobre él.  
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MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES (Continuación)  
13. Cumpla con todos los avisos y las instrucciones marcados en el televisor.  
14. Si se conecta una antena exterior al televisor, asegúrese de que el sistema de antena esté conectado a  
tierra para obtener cierta protección ante los aumentos de voltaje y la acumulación de cargas estáticas.  
La sección 810 del Código Eléctrico Nacional ofrece información relacionada con la conexión a tierra  
correcta del poste y la estructura de apoyo, la conexión a tierra del cable de entrada a una unidad de  
descarga, el tamaño de los conductores de conexión a tierra, la ubicación de la unidad de descarga de  
antena, la conexión a los electrodos de conexión a tierra, y los requisitos para el electrodo de conexión a  
tierra.  
15. Para proteger aún más este televisor durante tormentas eléctricas o cuando se deje sin atender y sin  
utilizar durante largos periodos de tiempo, desenchufe el cable de alimentación del tomacorriente y  
desconecte la antena. Esto evitará que el aparato pueda estropearse debido a los relámpagos y la  
sobretensión en la línea de alimentación.  
16. Un sistema de antena exterior no debe ubicarse cerca de líneas de alimentación elevadas, ni cerca de  
luces eléctricas o circuitos de alimentación.Tampoco debe ubicarse donde pueda caer sobre tales líneas  
o circuitos de alimentación. Cuando instale un sistema de antena exterior, tenga muchísimo cuidado  
para no tocar las líneas o circuitos de alimentación porque el contacto podría causar un accidente mortal.  
17. No sobrecargue los tomacorrientes ni los cables de extensión porque esto podría causar un incendio o  
descarga eléctrica.  
18. No meta nunca ningún objeto en el interior del televisor porque podría tocar piezas con alta tensión o  
causar un cortocircuito con otras piezas causando un incendio o descarga eléctrica. No derrame nunca  
ningún tipo de líquido sobre el televisor.  
19. No trate de reparar el televisor usted mismo porque al abrir o quitar las tapas podría exponerse a una  
descarga de tensión u otros peligros.Las reparaciones debe realizarlas el personal de servicio CALIFICADO.  
20. Desenchufe este televisor del tomacorriente y solicite el servicio de un técnico calificado cuando se  
produzcan las condiciones siguientes:  
A. Cuando el cable de la alimentación o el enchufe estén estropeados.  
B. Cuando haya derramado un líquido sobre el televisor.  
C. Si el televisor ha quedado expuesto a la lluvia o al agua.  
D. Si el televisor no funciona normalmente siguiendo las instrucciones de utilización. Ajuste solamente  
los controles indicados en las instrucciones de utilización. Un ajuste inadecuado de otros controles  
podría estropear el aparato y, entonces, sería necesario acudir a un técnico CALIFICADO para que  
éste lo repare y lo devuelva a su condición normal.  
E. Si el televisor se ha caído o la caja se ha estropeado.  
F. Cuando las prestaciones del televisor cambien considerablemente será necesario llamar al servicio  
de reparaciones.  
21. Al finalizar cualquier servicio o reparación de este televisor, pida al técnico de servicio que realice  
comprobaciones de seguridad rutinarias para determinar si el televisor puede funcionar sin causar ningún  
problema.  
22. Cuando sea necesario cambiar piezas, cerciórese de que el técnico de servicio utiliza las piezas de  
CAMBIO especificadas por el fabricante, aquellas que tengan las mismas características que las piezas  
originales. Las piezas de recambio no autorizadas pueden causar incendios, descargas eléctricas u  
otros peligros.  
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Referencia rápida de los controles de operación  
Nombres de los componentes  
Panel Delantero  
(ESPAÑOL)  
ALIMENTACION (POWER)  
POR DENTRO DE LA PUERTA  
Pulsando Enciende (On).  
Pulsando nuevamente Apaga (Off).  
TERMINALES DE ENTRADA  
VIDEO/AUDIO IN 2  
SENSOR DE  
CONTROL REMOTE  
CANAL SUPERIOR/INFERIOR  
(a) Selecciona el siguiente canal  
superior.  
(s) Selecciona el siguiente canal  
inferior.  
MENU (MENU)  
Pulsando Accede al MENU PRINCIPAL. AUMENTO/DISMINUCION DEL  
Pulsando nuevamente Sale del MENU  
VOLUMEN (VOL)  
PRINCIPAL.  
(k) Aumenta el sonido.  
(l) Disminuye el sonido.  
Funciones Basicas Del Control Remoto  
Ventanilla del transmisor de infrarrojos  
ALIMENTACION (POWER)  
Pulsando Enciende (On).  
Pulsando nuevamente Apaga (Off).  
ENTRADA (INPUT)  
Pulsando Cambia al modo de entrada  
1 del vídeo externo.  
Pulsando 2 veces Cambia al modo de  
entrada 2 del vídeo externo.  
TECLADO A DISTANCIA  
(REMOTE KEYPAD)  
Para tener acceso a cualquier  
canal empleando las teclas.  
Pulsando 3 veces Cambia al modo de  
entrada 3 del vídeo externo.  
Pulsando 4 veces Vuelve al modo TV  
original. Consulte la página 37.  
CANAL SUPERIOR/INFERIOR  
RETORNO AL CANAL  
ANTERIOR (FLASHBACK)  
Para volver al canal anterior.  
(CHANNEL UP/DOWN)  
(a) Selecciona el siguiente canal superior.  
(s) Selecciona el siguiente canal inferior.  
Consulte las páginas 28–30 para obtener  
información sobre el preajuste de canales.  
En el modo de MENU, mueve la marca  
E ”.  
AUMENTO/DISMINUCION DEL  
VOLUMEN (VOLUME UP/DOWN)  
(k) Aumenta el sonido.  
(l) Disminuye el sonido.  
Cambia o selecciona los ajustes de  
TV en la visualización en pantalla.  
SILENCIAMIENTO (MUTE)  
Pulsando Silencia el sonido.  
Pulsando nuevamente Restaura el  
sonido.  
PREPARACION (MENU)  
Pulsando Accede al MENU  
PRINCIPAL.  
Pulsando nuevamente Sale del  
MENU PRINCIPAL.  
Cuando se silencia el sonido, CLOSED  
CAPTION aparece si se encuentra dis-  
ponible.  
VISUALIZACION (DISPLAY)  
Pulsando  
Aparece el canal de  
recepción por cuatro segundos.  
Pulsando nuevamente Elimina la  
visualización.  
En el modo de “Closed Caption” se  
muestra el canal de recepción por un  
corto tiempo.  
TV  
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Antes de llamar al servicio de reparaciones  
Verifique estos puntos para ver si usted mismo puede solucionar el problema.  
LISTA DE  
COMPROBACIONES  
DE SERVICIO  
RAPIDO  
POSIBLE SOLUCIÓN  
Pruebe con otro canal y si todo está  
bien, el problema puede ser de la  
emisora.  
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Llega electricidad al tomacorrientes?  
Está conectado el interruptor del  
televisor?  
Está conectado la antena al terminal del  
panel posterior del televisor?  
Si utiliza una antena exterior, cerciórese  
de que el cable no esté dañado.  
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Compruebe si hay interferencia local.  
Desconecte el interruptor POWER y  
vuelva a conectarlo después de  
transcurrir un minuto.  
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Ajuste el control de MATIZ.  
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Video/Audio, revise si hay fugas de  
conexiones sueltas o rotas.  
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Compruebe el estado de las pilas del  
mando a distancia.  
Están bien conectados los cables de  
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sonido? Compruebe el nivel del volumen.  
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Desactive (OFF) el modo CLOSED  
CAPTION / Desactive (OFF) el modo  
Ahorro de Energía (Energy Save).  
Desenchufe el televisor y vuelva a  
enchufarlo despúes de dos minutos o más.  
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• Cuando se ve en modo TEXTO sin recibir emisiones de TEXTO, la  
pantalla puede ponerse en blanco y negro. Si ocurriera ésto, ponga el  
modo CLOSED CAPTION en OFF.  
(Imagen oscura y en blanco)  
Solicitud de servicio técnico  
Para la localización del Servicio Técnico Autorizado de Sharp más próximo o para conseguir material de  
información, repuestos o asistencia técnica, llame a 1-800-BE-SHARP.  
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(FRANÇAIS)  
Lisez attentivement ces instructions et gardez-les à proximité pour toute référence ultérieure.  
IMPORTANT  
N° du modèle :  
N° de série :  
Afin de vous aider en cas de perte ou de vol, inscrivez les  
numéros de série et de modèle du téléviseur dans les  
espaces fournis à cet effet. Ces numéros sont situés à  
l’arrière du téléviseur.  
INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES  
Deux raisons importantes d’enregistrer rapidement la garantie de votre nouveau téléviseur SHARP à  
l’aide de la carte d’enregistrement (REGISTRATION CARD) incluse dans le colis :  
LA PREMIERE – LA GARANTIE  
Grâce à elle, vous obtiendrez immédiatement les avantages client concernant la garantie des pièces, du  
service et des travaux applicable à votre achat.  
LA DEUXIEME – LA LOI SUR LA SECURITE DU PRODUIT DE CONSOMMATION (CONSUMER  
PRODUCT SAFETY ACT)  
Grâce à elle, vous recevrez rapidement un avis de sécurité lors du contrôle, de la modification ou du rappel de votre  
produit que SHARP peut être amené à fournir conformément à la loi de 1972 sur la sécurité du produit de consommation.  
LISEZ ATTENTIVEMENT LE PARAGRAPHE «GARANTIE LIMITEE» DE LA DERNIÈRE PAGE.  
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ENERGY STAR : QU’EST-CE QUEC’EST  
Les téléviseurs et les magnétoscopes utilisent de l’énergie lorsqu’ils sont allumés et éteints. Les Américains dépensent  
plus d’1 milliard de dollars par an en énergie consommée par les téléviseurs et les magnétoscopes une fois éteints. Les  
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nouveaux modèles ENERGY STAR réduisent jusqu’à 75 % ce gaspillage d’énergie. Ce qui représente finalement  
plus de 500 millions de dollars par an d’économie d’énergie pour les consommateurs.  
Ces économies aident à réduire la combustion des énergies fossiles et la pollution au gaz carbonique associée, qui  
contribue au réchauffement de la planète. Si toutes les familles américaines remplaçaient leurs téléviseurs et leurs  
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magnétoscopes par des modèles ENERGY STAR , les émissions de gaz carbonique seraient réduites de cinq millions  
de tonnes par an — ce qui reviendrait à éliminer la pollution émise par plus d’un million de voitures.  
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En utilisant les produits ENERGY STAR , vous économiserez également de l’argent sur vos factures d’électricité et  
vous utiliserez moins d’énergie. Un peu de bon sens économique au profit de notre environnement !  
POUR REDUIRE LE RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU D’ELECTROCUTION,  
N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET EQUIPEMENT A DES ENDROITS TRES HUMIDES.  
AVERTISSEMENT:  
Le symbole de la foudre sous  
forme de flèche dans un triangle  
est supposé indiquer  
à
l’utilisateur que les pièces  
internes au produit constituent  
un risque d’électrocution.  
ATTENTION : POUR REDUIRE LE RISQUE  
D’ELECTROCUTION,  
NE RETIREZ PAS LE CAPOT (OU LE PANNEAU ARRIERE).  
L’APPAREIL NE CONTIENT AUCUNE PIECE A ENTRETENIR  
PAR L’UTILISATEUR.  
Le symbole du point d’exclamation  
dans un triangle est supposé  
indiquer à l’utilisateur que des  
instructions de fonctionnement et  
de maintenance importantes se  
trouvent dans la documentation  
fournie avec l’équipement.  
CONSULTEZ UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIE POUR  
LA MAINTENANCE.  
“Note à l’intention de l’installateur du système CATV :Ce rappel est fourni afin d’attirer l’attention de l’installateur  
de système CATV sur l’article 820-40 du National Electrical Code qui indique les règles de mise à la terre  
appropriée et, en particulier, spécifie que la ligne de terre doit être connectée au réseau commun de mise à  
la terre du bâtiment, au point le plus proche possible de la source.”  
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INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES (Suite)  
AVERTISSEMENT - Les réglementations FCC établissent que des changements ou des modifications non  
autorisés sur cet équipement et non approuvés expressément par le fabricant peuvent annuler tout pouvoir  
de l’utilisateur sur le fonctionnement de cet équipement.  
MISE AU REBUT DU PRODUIT  
Ce produit utilise un tube à rayons cathodiques (TRC) contenant du plomb à braser et du brasage tendre.  
La mise au rebut de ces matières peut être réglementée pour des raisons environnementales. Pour toute  
information sur la mise au rebut ou le recyclage, contactez les autorités locales ou les précautions importantes  
ATTENTION: Ne placez pas le cordon d’alimentation sous le téléviseur ou sous tout autre objet lourd.  
PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES  
ATTENTION :Veuillez lire toutes ces instructions avant d’utiliser votre télévision et conservez-  
les pour un usage ultérieur.  
Lénergie électrique peut exécuter de nombreuses fonctions utiles. Cet appareil a été conçu et fabriqué de façon  
à garantir votre entière sécurité. CEPENDANT, TOUTE UTILISATION INADEQUATE PEUT ENTRAINER DES  
RISQUES D’ELECTROCUTION OU D’INCENDIE.Afin de ne pas détruire les protections intégrées à cet appareil,  
respectez les règles de base suivantes pour son installation, son utilisation et sa maintenance.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Débranchez la télévision avant de la nettoyer.  
N’utilisez pas de nettoyants liquides ou d’aérosols et utilisez un chiffon humide.  
N’utilisez pas d’accessoires déconseillés par le fabricant de matériel vidéo, car ils impliquent des risques.  
N’utilisez pas cette télévision à proximité d’eau — par exemple, près d’une baignoire, d’un lavabo, d’un  
évier ou d’un bac à laver, dans une cave humide ou près d’une piscine, etc.  
5.  
Ne placez pas cet équipement sur un chariot, un support ou une table instable. La télévision peut tomber  
et provoquer de graves lésions à toute personne et causer de sérieux dommages à l’équipement. Utilisez  
uniquement un support ou un chariot recommandé par le fabricant ou vendu avec la  
télévision.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Lensemble télévision-chariot doit être déplacé délicatement. Les arrêts brusques, une  
force excessive et des surfaces inégales peuvent renverser l’ensemble.  
Linstallation au mur ou sur une tablette doit être réalisée conformément aux instructions  
du fabricant et à l’aide d’un kit de montage approuvé par ce dernier.  
Les fentes et les ouvertures du châssis à l’arrière ou dans la partie inférieure sont prévus pour la ventilation.  
Pour garantir un fonctionnement fiable de la télévision et pour la protéger de toute surchauffe, ces ouvertures  
ne doivent être ni obturées, ni recouvertes. La télévision ne doit pas être placée dans un endroit encastré  
tel qu’une bibliothèque, sauf si une ventilation adéquate est prévue.  
9.  
Les ouvertures ne doivent jamais être recouvertes par un chiffon ou autre et celles de la partie inférieure  
ne doivent jamais être obturées si vous placez la télévision sur un lit, un sofa, un tapis ou toute surface  
similaire. Cette télévision ne doit être placée ni à proximité d’un radiateur ou d’un registre de chaleur, ni  
dessus.  
10. Cette télévision doit être alimentée uniquement par le type d’alimentation électrique indiqué sur l’étiquette.  
Si vous n’êtes pas sûr du type d’alimentation de votre domicile, consultez votre revendeur de télévision  
ou la compagnie d’électricité locale (EDF en France).  
Pour la télévision conçue pour fonctionner sur batterie, reportez-vous au mode d’emploi.  
11. Du point de vue de la sécurité, la télévision est équipée d’une fiche polarisée à 2 fils (une lame plus  
importante que l’autre). La fiche polarisée à 2 fils ne pénètre dans la prise électrique que dans un seul  
sens.  
Si la fiche ne correspond pas à la prise, demandez à votre électricien de remplacer la prise, elle doit être  
obsolète. Ne modifiez pas la fiche et ne désactivez pas cette fonction de sécurité.  
12. Ne posez rien sur le cordon d’alimentation. Ne placez pas la télévision dans un emplacement où le  
cordon d’alimentation est susceptible d’être endommagé par le passage répété de personnes.  
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13. Respectez tous les avertissements et instructions mentionnés sur la télévision.  
14. Si une antenne extérieure est raccordée à la télévision, veillez à ce que le système d’antenne soit relié à  
la terre de façon à fournir une protection vis-à-vis des poussées de tension et des charges électrostatiques  
accumulées. La section 810 du National Electrical Code fournit des informations relatives à une mise à la  
terre correcte de la potence et de la structure portante, à une mise à la terre du fil d’entrée à une unité de  
décharge d’antenne, aux dimensions des conducteurs de terre, à l’emplacement de l’unité de décharge  
d’antenne, au raccordement des prises de terre ainsi qu’à leurs exigences.  
EXEMPLE DE MISE À LA TERRE D’UNE ANTENNE  
SELON LE CODE NATIONAL DE LÉLECTRICITÉ  
DESCENTE  
D’ANTENNE  
COLLIER DE MISE  
À LA TERRE  
UNITÉ DE DÉCHARGE  
D’ANTENNE  
BOÎTIER DE  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
LA COMPAGNIE  
D’ÉLECTRICITÉ  
CONDUCTEURS DE TERRE  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
COLLIERS DE MISE À LA TERRE  
ÉLECTRODE DE TERRE DE  
LA COMPAGNIE D’ÉLECTRICITÉ  
(NEC ART. 250, PARTIE H)  
NEC – CODE NATIONAL DE LÉLECTRICITÉ  
15. Pour tout ajout de protection à votre télévision en cas de foudre ou lorsque elle reste en veille et inutilisée  
pendant de longues périodes, débranchez-la et déconnectez l’antenne.Vous éviterez ainsi des dommages  
à votre équipement suite à la foudre et des poussées de tension.  
16. Un système d’antenne extérieure ne doit pas être situé à proximité de lignes aériennes ou d’autres  
groupes électrogènes ou circuits électriques ou dans des emplacements où l’antenne pourrait tomber sur  
ce type de lignes ou circuits. Lors de l’installation d’un système d’antenne extérieure, faites extrêmement  
attention à ne pas entrer en contact avec ces lignes ou circuits, car cela pourrait vous être fatal.  
17. Ne surchargez pas les prises et les prolongateurs de ligne afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou  
d’électrocution.  
18. N’introduisez jamais d’objets à travers les fentes du châssis, car ils pourraient entrer en contact avec des  
points de tension dangereux ou des pièces court-circuitées et provoquer ainsi un incendie ou une  
électrocution. Ne répandez jamais de liquides sur la télévision.  
19. N’essayez pas de réparer vous-même votre télévision. Louverture ou le retrait des capots peut vous  
exposer à une tension dangereuse ou à d’autres risques. Confiez toutes les opérations de maintenance  
à un personnel qualifié.  
20. Lorsque vous êtes confronté aux situations suivantes, débranchez la télévision et confiez toutes les  
opérations de maintenance à un personnel qualifié :  
A. lorsque le cordon d’alimentation ou la fiche est endommagé ou effiloché ;  
B. si du liquide a été répandu sur/dans la télévision ;  
C. si la télévision a été exposée à la pluie ou à l’eau ;  
D. si la télévision ne fonctionne pas normalement même en respectant le mode d’emploi. Réglez  
uniquement les commandes abordées par le mode d’emploi. Des réglages inappropriés d’autres  
commandes peuvent occasionner des dommages et nécessiteront ensuite, dans la plupart des cas,  
une intervention plus importante d’un technicien qualifié pour que la télévision fonctionne  
normalement ;  
E. si la télévision a été renversée ou que le châssis est endommagé ;  
F. lorsque la télévision présente une altération visible des performances — cela indique un besoin de  
maintenance.  
21. Pour toute maintenance ou réparation de la télévision, demandez au technicien de réaliser des contrôles  
de sécurité classiques afin de déterminer si la télévision est en bon état de marche.  
22. Lorsqu’un remplacement de pièces se révèle nécessaire, veillez à ce que le technicien utilise des pièces  
de rechange spécifiées par le fabricant et qu’elles aient les mêmes caractéristiques que la pièce d’origine.  
Des remplacements non autorisés peuvent occasionner un incendie, une électrocution ou d’autres risques.  
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Nomenclature  
Panneau Avant  
(FRANÇAIS)  
ALIMENTATION (POWER)  
Appuyer Pour mettre sous tension.  
Appuyer de nouveau Pour mettre  
hors tension.  
DERRIERE LE VOLET  
PRISES D’ENTRÉE  
VIDÉO/AUDIO  
CAPTEUR DE  
TÉLÉCOMMANDE  
Canal HAUT/BAS  
(a) Sélectionne le canal supérieur  
suivant.  
(s) Sélectionne le canal inférieur  
précédent.  
RÈGLAGE (MENU)  
Appuyer Pour mettre sous tension.  
Appuyer de nouveau Pour mettre hors  
tension.  
AUGMENTATION/RÉDUCTION  
DU VOLUME SONORE (VOL)  
(k) Pour augmenter le volume du son.  
(l) Pour diminuer le volume du son.  
Fonctions de base de la télécommande  
Fenêtre d’émission du signal infrarouge  
ALIMENTATION (POWER)  
Appuyer Pour mettre sous tension.  
Appuyer de nouveau Pour mettre  
hors tension.  
ENTRÉE (INPUT)  
Appuyer Pour sélectionner le mode  
ENTRÉE 1 vidéo externe.  
Appuyer 2 fois Pour sélectionner le  
mode ENTRÉE 2 vidéo externe.  
Appuyer 3 fois Pour sélectionner le  
mode ENTRÉE 3 vidéo externe.  
Appuyer 4 fois Pour revenir au mode  
TV initial (Voir page 37).  
PAVE NUMERIQUE DE COMMANDE  
A DISTANCE (REMOTE KEYPAD)  
Sélectionne directement le canal voulu  
sur le pavé numérique.  
TOUCHES DES CANAUX CROISSANT/  
DÉCROISSANT (CHANNEL UP/DOWN)  
(a) Sélectionne le canal supérieur suivant.  
(s) Sélectionne le canal inférieur précedént.  
RETOUR (FLASHBACK)  
Rappelle le canal regardé précédent.  
Voir pages 28–30 pour prérégler les  
AUGMENTATION/RÉDUCTION DU  
VOLUME SONORE (VOLUME UP/  
DOWN)  
canaux.  
Déplace le curseur “ E ” sur l’écran du  
MENU.  
(k) Pour augmenter le volume du son.  
(l) Pour diminuer le volume du son.  
Modifie ou sélectionne les  
réglages TV sur l’affichage sur  
écran.  
RÉGLAGE (MENU)  
SOURDINE (MUTE)  
Appuyer Accès au MENU PRINCIPAL.  
Appuyer de nouveau Sortie du MENU  
PRINCIPAL.  
Appuyer Mise en sourdine du son.  
Appuyer de nouveau Rétablissement du  
son.  
Lorsque le son est coupé, SOUS-TITRE  
apparaît si la fonction est disponible.  
AFFICHAGE (DISPLAY)  
Appuyer Pour afficher le canal reçu  
pendant quatre secondes.  
Appuyer de nouveau Pour faire  
disparaître le canal.  
TV  
Pour afficher temporairement le canal  
reçu en mode Sous-titres.  
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Avand d’appeler un réparateur  
Vérifier les points suivants afin de déterminer s’il est possible de remédier au problème par un simple réglage des commandes.  
LISTE DES  
VÉRIFICATIONS  
POUR UN  
DÉPANNAGE  
RAPIDE  
SOLUTION POSSIBLE  
Essayer un nouveau canal. S’il fonctionne, il s’agil  
ptobablement d’une panne de la chaîne.  
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Le téléveseur est-il branché?  
La prise secteur fonctionne-t-elle?  
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L’interrupteur POWER du téléviseur est-il sous  
tension?  
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L’antenne est-elle raccordée aux bomes à l’arrière  
de l’appareil?  
Si l’antenne extérieure est utilisée, s’assurer qu’il  
n’y a pas de fils sectionnés.  
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Vérifiers’ilnyapasd’interférencelocateoudebruit  
électrique extérieur.  
Mettre l’interrupteur POWER hors tension puis de  
nouveau sous tension au bout d’une minute.  
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Régler la commande de COULEUR.  
Régler la commande de CONTRASTE.  
Vérifier l’appareil vidéo/audio exterme : s’asseurer  
que les câbles de connexion ne sont pas desserrés  
ou cassés.  
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Les câbles audio sont-ils femement connectés?  
Vérifier le nivear du volume.  
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Mettre le mode sous-titrage hors service “ARRÊT”  
Mode d’économie d’énergie sur “ARRÊT”.  
Débrancherletéléviseuretlerebrancheraprèsdeux  
minutes.  
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Remarque:  
• En mode TEXTE, s’il n’y a pas d’émission TEXTE àrecovoir, l’écran  
du téléviseur pourrait être sombre et vide. Dans ce cas, placer la  
mode Sous-titrage hors service.  
(Image sombre et vide)  
Appel au service après-vente  
Pour connaître l’emplacement du centre de service après-vente agréé Sharp le plus proche ou pour  
obtenir de la documentation sur les produits, des accessoires, des consommables ou une aide au  
consommateur, appelez le 1-800-BE-SHARP.  
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Limited Warranty  
CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY  
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp  
brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective  
workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the  
defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser  
for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.  
This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded  
item(s) set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which  
has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has  
been altered or modified in design or construction.  
In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth  
below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer.  
The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to  
purchasers by law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE  
OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied  
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.  
Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties  
other than those described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period  
described herein on behalf of Sharp.  
The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall  
be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and  
for the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and  
responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction  
of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp  
be liable or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by  
repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be  
liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so that above exclusion  
may not apply to you.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS.YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS  
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.  
Model Specific Section  
Your Product Model Number & Description:  
Warranty Period for this Product:  
32C231, 32 inch Color Television (Be sure to have  
this information available when you need service for  
your Product.)  
One (1) year parts and labor. The warranty period  
continues for an additional one (1) year, for a total  
of two (2) years, with respect to the picture tube(s)  
in the Product for parts only. Labor and service are  
not provided free of charge for this additional period.  
Additional Item(s) Excluded from  
Warranty Coverage (if any):  
Non-rechargeable batteries.  
Where to Obtain Service:  
From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the  
United States. To find the location of the nearest  
Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at 1-  
800-BE-SHARP.  
What to Do to Obtain Service:  
Contact your Sharp Authorized Servicer to obtain  
in-home service for this Product. The Servicer will  
come to your home and if it is necessary to remove  
the Product, the Servicer will reinstall it. Be sure to  
have Proof of Purchase available.  
TO OBTAIN ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP OR VISIT www.sharpusa.com  
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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION  
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135  
Printed in Mexico  
TINS-A708WJZZ  
32C231(50-52)  
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