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...; Limited Warranty 47 B161 N1 1 COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 27C240 H OPERATION MANUAL H CONTENTS PAGE • IMPORTANT INFORMATION/IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-4 • Supplied Accessories 5 • Before Operating Your Television 5 • Antenna Connections 5, 6 • Quick Reference Control Operation 7 • EZ SETUP during First Use 8 • Demo Mode 9 • Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control 9 • Language 10 • Sleep Timer 10 • Video Adjust 11 • Audio Select 12, 13 MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 12 This operation manual includes...
...; Limited Warranty 47 B161 N1 1 COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 27C240 H OPERATION MANUAL H CONTENTS PAGE • IMPORTANT INFORMATION/IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-4 • Supplied Accessories 5 • Before Operating Your Television 5 • Antenna Connections 5, 6 • Quick Reference Control Operation 7 • EZ SETUP during First Use 8 • Demo Mode 9 • Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control 9 • Language 10 • Sleep Timer 10 • Video Adjust 11 • Audio Select 12, 13 MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 12 This operation manual includes...
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... Code that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the parts, service and labor warranty applicable to your new SHARP television set is to assure that SHARP may be required to tell the user that parts inside the product are now the owner of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers...
... Code that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the parts, service and labor warranty applicable to your new SHARP television set is to assure that SHARP may be required to tell the user that parts inside the product are now the owner of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers...
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... INFORMATION (Continued) CAUTION: • Do not place the AC power cord under the TV set . • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this television equipment from overheating, these instructions for its installation, use and servicing. 1. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. This television equipment should be placed on it from the...
... INFORMATION (Continued) CAUTION: • Do not place the AC power cord under the TV set . • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this television equipment from overheating, these instructions for its installation, use and servicing. 1. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. This television equipment should be placed on it from the...
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... fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by a qualified technician to restore the television equipment to lightning and power-line surges. 16. Adjust only those controls that the television is grounded so as this indicates a need for long periods of overhead power lines or other...
... fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by a qualified technician to restore the television equipment to lightning and power-line surges. 16. Adjust only those controls that the television is grounded so as this indicates a need for long periods of overhead power lines or other...
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... well away from the wall outlet to economize power. (If the TV set in TV broadcast images when an FM tuner or radio is generally a round cable with the POWER BUTTON in an area of the television set is plugged in, a slight current still flows, even with F-type connector that magnets, electric clocks, toys using the television, prepare the Remote Control To use the remote control, insert batteries first...
... well away from the wall outlet to economize power. (If the TV set in TV broadcast images when an FM tuner or radio is generally a round cable with the POWER BUTTON in an area of the television set is plugged in, a slight current still flows, even with F-type connector that magnets, electric clocks, toys using the television, prepare the Remote Control To use the remote control, insert batteries first...
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... the signals of the scrambled channels. (Set your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for normal viewing of these channels is used , it may cause damage to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR. • Some cable TV companies offer "premium pay channels are used . When connecting the RF cable to the TV set , screw the 75 ohm cable to your TV set for easy hookup. "B" position on installing cable TV, consult your cable TV...
... the signals of the scrambled channels. (Set your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for normal viewing of these channels is used , it may cause damage to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR. • Some cable TV companies offer "premium pay channels are used . When connecting the RF cable to the TV set , screw the 75 ohm cable to your TV set for easy hookup. "B" position on installing cable TV, consult your cable TV...
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...; Switches to external video INPUT 2 mode. Press 3 times → Switches back to previous channel. DISPLAY Press → Displays receiving channel for Channel Setting. • Moves the " E " mark on On-Screen Displey. Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. Press again → Restores sound. • When sound is muted, CLOSED CAPTION appears if available. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. Quick Reference Control Operation • Part Names Front Panel POWER Press → On. VOLUME...
...; Switches to external video INPUT 2 mode. Press 3 times → Switches back to previous channel. DISPLAY Press → Displays receiving channel for Channel Setting. • Moves the " E " mark on On-Screen Displey. Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. Press again → Restores sound. • When sound is muted, CLOSED CAPTION appears if available. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. Quick Reference Control Operation • Part Names Front Panel POWER Press → On. VOLUME...
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... more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 8 If you want to SET UP again, please refer to select "ENGLISH", "ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)" or "FRANCAIS (FRENCH)". 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 or on the Remote Control to the wall outlet. START EZ SETUP? 4 Press VOL k. will...
... more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 8 If you want to SET UP again, please refer to select "ENGLISH", "ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)" or "FRANCAIS (FRENCH)". 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 or on the Remote Control to the wall outlet. START EZ SETUP? 4 Press VOL k. will...
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... Remote Control. If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for more than 3 seconds. Demo Mode • To learn more about the TV set, you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set for more than 3 seconds. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set. • Some features of your TV set for a replacement. (On the Set) MENU button...
... Remote Control. If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for more than 3 seconds. Demo Mode • To learn more about the TV set, you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set for more than 3 seconds. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set. • Some features of your TV set for a replacement. (On the Set) MENU button...
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...; VIDEO ADJUST setting, once set, is shared among AIR/CABLE, INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 modes. 11 RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the " " mark to "VIDEO ADJUST". → 3 Press VOL k/l to exit. P I CTURE 5 0 - + (PICTURE adjust screen) RESET : CH a COLOR TEMP. : CH s SHARP 5 Press VOL k/l to adjust the setting. 6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to adjust other settings. To choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE. VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU...
...; VIDEO ADJUST setting, once set, is shared among AIR/CABLE, INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 modes. 11 RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the " " mark to "VIDEO ADJUST". → 3 Press VOL k/l to exit. P I CTURE 5 0 - + (PICTURE adjust screen) RESET : CH a COLOR TEMP. : CH s SHARP 5 Press VOL k/l to adjust the setting. 6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to adjust other settings. To choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE. VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU...
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... stereo sound again. • Selecting MTS while receiving video signals from INPUT terminals does not change the type of sound; SAP broadcasts Television broadcast can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound. S L EEP T I MER V I DEO AD J UST AUD I O SE L ECT C LOSED CAP T I ON PARENT CONTROL ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) AUD I R MONO Note: (CHANNEL call on screen) • Once MONO mode is at "MTS" position. You must switch the mode...
... stereo sound again. • Selecting MTS while receiving video signals from INPUT terminals does not change the type of sound; SAP broadcasts Television broadcast can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound. S L EEP T I MER V I DEO AD J UST AUD I O SE L ECT C LOSED CAP T I ON PARENT CONTROL ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) AUD I R MONO Note: (CHANNEL call on screen) • Once MONO mode is at "MTS" position. You must switch the mode...
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... mode displays over the picture other various information (such as captions on the TV screen (see the illustration). • Not all the programs and videos will be shown. • Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in TV programs and home videos to ensure that is pressed, the set to "OFF". 13 VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU S L EEP T I MER V I DEO AD J UST AUD I O SE L ECT C LOSED CAP T I ON PARENT CONTROL ENERGY...
... mode displays over the picture other various information (such as captions on the TV screen (see the illustration). • Not all the programs and videos will be shown. • Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in TV programs and home videos to ensure that is pressed, the set to "OFF". 13 VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU S L EEP T I MER V I DEO AD J UST AUD I O SE L ECT C LOSED CAP T I ON PARENT CONTROL ENERGY...
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...-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example) Example 1.1 : Age Based setting Clear V s (block) from its previous settings after this. Please note the content ratings "D", "L", "S", "V" are blocked. [3] ADDITIONAL MODE Besides "MPAA RATINGS" and "TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES", new ratings system's data can still change from each "AGE" box of their previous settings. • For "TV-Y7", "TV...
...-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example) Example 1.1 : Age Based setting Clear V s (block) from its previous settings after this. Please note the content ratings "D", "L", "S", "V" are blocked. [3] ADDITIONAL MODE Besides "MPAA RATINGS" and "TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES", new ratings system's data can still change from each "AGE" box of their previous settings. • For "TV-Y7", "TV...
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... nothing, the TV will be displayed. using the REMOTE KEYPAD. using the REMOTE KEYPAD, and the VIEW TIMER access screen will appear. is displayed. If the wrong secret No. again in this case. 123 456 789 ENTER 0 100 T I ME OVER I NPUT SECRET No . ∗∗∗∗ Note: • When you wish. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) 9 Enter the 4-digit secret No. IS INCORRECT" is...
... nothing, the TV will be displayed. using the REMOTE KEYPAD. using the REMOTE KEYPAD, and the VIEW TIMER access screen will appear. is displayed. If the wrong secret No. again in this case. 123 456 789 ENTER 0 100 T I ME OVER I NPUT SECRET No . ∗∗∗∗ Note: • When you wish. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) 9 Enter the 4-digit secret No. IS INCORRECT" is...
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... remaining time will be displayed for 10 seconds just before the VIEWING TIME expires. For the last 5 minutes, the remaining time will be displayed every minute. • "0 REMAIN" will be displayed for 4 seconds. VOL k and CH s buttons VIEWING TIME 0H 30M REMAIN VIEWING TIME 0H 05M REMAIN VIEWING TIME 0 REMAIN 24 Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) • To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the secret No. is displayed. while "INPUT SECRET No...
... remaining time will be displayed for 10 seconds just before the VIEWING TIME expires. For the last 5 minutes, the remaining time will be displayed every minute. • "0 REMAIN" will be displayed for 4 seconds. VOL k and CH s buttons VIEWING TIME 0H 30M REMAIN VIEWING TIME 0H 05M REMAIN VIEWING TIME 0 REMAIN 24 Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) • To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the secret No. is displayed. while "INPUT SECRET No...
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... VOL k/l to access the AIR/CABLE screen. → (CH SETTING screen) EZ SETUP A I ON PARENT CONTROL ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) 3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen. 4 Press CH a/s to move the " " mark to the desired mode. AIR CABLE STD CABLE HRC CABLE IRC 8 Press MENU to "CH SETTING". UHF: 14 through 125 (STD, HRC and IRC) 27 CABLE channels: 1 (HRC and IRC mode only) 2 through 69. A I R / CABLE AIR CAB L E CAB...
... VOL k/l to access the AIR/CABLE screen. → (CH SETTING screen) EZ SETUP A I ON PARENT CONTROL ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) 3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen. 4 Press CH a/s to move the " " mark to the desired mode. AIR CABLE STD CABLE HRC CABLE IRC 8 Press MENU to "CH SETTING". UHF: 14 through 125 (STD, HRC and IRC) 27 CABLE channels: 1 (HRC and IRC mode only) 2 through 69. A I R / CABLE AIR CAB L E CAB...
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... : + STOP : - (CH SEARCH screen) (STOP) EZ SETUP A I R / CABLE CH SEARCH CH MEMOR Y (CH SETTING screen) 5 Use CH a/s or REMOTE KEYPAD to select each desired channel to add or erase. 123 456 or 7 8 9 ENTER 0 100 28 Note: • If you press VOL k again while in your area and add them into memory 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU → screen, then press CH...
... : + STOP : - (CH SEARCH screen) (STOP) EZ SETUP A I R / CABLE CH SEARCH CH MEMOR Y (CH SETTING screen) 5 Use CH a/s or REMOTE KEYPAD to select each desired channel to add or erase. 123 456 or 7 8 9 ENTER 0 100 28 Note: • If you press VOL k again while in your area and add them into memory 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU → screen, then press CH...
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To receive an audio signal, connect the audio cable to play. • The external VIDEO INPUT mode will change as follows each time the INPUT button is pressed. VIDEO EQUIPMENT (Rear connection terminals of the equipment being used. • The connection cables/cords can be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary. • For detailed information on the TV remote control when the TV is set to the highest channel stored in memory, or by pressing the CH...
To receive an audio signal, connect the audio cable to play. • The external VIDEO INPUT mode will change as follows each time the INPUT button is pressed. VIDEO EQUIPMENT (Rear connection terminals of the equipment being used. • The connection cables/cords can be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary. • For detailed information on the TV remote control when the TV is set to the highest channel stored in memory, or by pressing the CH...
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... Power at outlet? X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X If outside antenna 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 VCR and Disc Player No Picture or Sound from External Video/Audio Products Remote Control Doesn't Work Bars on Screen Picture Distorted Picture Rolls Vertically No Color...
... Power at outlet? X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X If outside antenna 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 VCR and Disc Player No Picture or Sound from External Video/Audio Products Remote Control Doesn't Work Bars on Screen Picture Distorted Picture Rolls Vertically No Color...
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... first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the "Product"), when shipped in its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no event shall Sharp be liable or in any ): Where to Obtain Service: What to Do to Obtain Service: 27C240, 27 inch Color Television (Be sure to have...
... first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the "Product"), when shipped in its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no event shall Sharp be liable or in any ): Where to Obtain Service: What to Do to Obtain Service: 27C240, 27 inch Color Television (Be sure to have...