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...31, 32 • Before Calling for Service 33 • Calling for Service 33 • Specifications 34 • 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... 9 • Language 10 • Sleep Timer 10 • Video Adjust 11 • Audio Select 12, 13 MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 12 This operation manual includes basic operating instructions in Spanish and French.
...31, 32 • Before Calling for Service 33 • Calling for Service 33 • Specifications 34 • 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... 9 • Language 10 • Sleep Timer 10 • Video Adjust 11 • Audio Select 12, 13 MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 12 This operation manual includes basic operating instructions in Spanish and French.
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... space provided. The exclamation point within a triangle is to Article 820-40 of the TV. Welcome to tell the user that parts inside the product are located at the factory. Every SHARP Color Television set . IMPORTANT To aid reporting in particular, specifies that the cable ground ...will immediately receive the full consumer benefit of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in the papers with the appliance. FIRST - WARRANTY This is intended to the SHARP Family. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT To assure that you will promptly receive any ...
... space provided. The exclamation point within a triangle is to Article 820-40 of the TV. Welcome to tell the user that parts inside the product are located at the factory. Every SHARP Color Television set . IMPORTANT To aid reporting in particular, specifies that the cable ground ...will immediately receive the full consumer benefit of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in the papers with the appliance. FIRST - WARRANTY This is intended to the SHARP Family. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT To assure that you will promptly receive any ...
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...these instructions before cleaning. 2. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. Do not use this television equipment near the TV set or other heavy items. • To prevent fire, never place any type of the television equipment and to protect it . 3 Do...combination should never be moved with the television equipment. 6. IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued) CAUTION: • Do not place the AC power cord under the TV set . • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this products to dripping or splashing. Do not place this safety feature. ...
...these instructions before cleaning. 2. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. Do not use this television equipment near the TV set or other heavy items. • To prevent fire, never place any type of the television equipment and to protect it . 3 Do...combination should never be moved with the television equipment. 6. IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued) CAUTION: • Do not place the AC power cord under the TV set . • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this products to dripping or splashing. Do not place this safety feature. ...
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... is strongly recommended. Note: • If the set is not going to be used for black & white television reception. Supplied Accessories TV Infrared Remote Control RRMCG1324CESC Size AA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your thumbnail, pull up Battery Cover... • With your TV should be located in an area of the room where cool adequate ventilation is provided. Do not defeat the safety feature of the...
... is strongly recommended. Note: • If the set is not going to be used for black & white television reception. Supplied Accessories TV Infrared Remote Control RRMCG1324CESC Size AA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your thumbnail, pull up Battery Cover... • With your TV should be located in an area of the room where cool adequate ventilation is provided. Do not defeat the safety feature of the...
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... tools. If this is built into the set for the type of the TV set , do not tighten F-type connector with position A/B (not provided) is necessary for normal viewing of the scrambled channels. (Set your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for easy hookup. "B" position on the rear of splitter..., RF switch or combiner that might be finger-tightened only. B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antenna. • Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the TV set . When ...
... tools. If this is built into the set for the type of the TV set , do not tighten F-type connector with position A/B (not provided) is necessary for normal viewing of the scrambled channels. (Set your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for easy hookup. "B" position on the rear of splitter..., RF switch or combiner that might be finger-tightened only. B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antenna. • Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the TV set . When ...
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...TERMINALS CHANNEL UP/DOWN (a) Selects next higher channel. (s) Selects next lower channel. Infrared Transmitter Window INPUT Press → Switches to the original TV mode. Press 3 times → Switches back to external video INPUT 1 mode. Press again → Off. Basic Remote Control Functions POWER.../DOWN (a) Selects next higher channel. (s) Selects next lower channel. • See pages 27-29 for 4 seconds. Note: • The TV set and remote control illustrations and the on-screen displays in Closed Caption mode. VOLUME UP/DOWN (k) Increases sound. (l) Decreases sound. MUTE Press...
...TERMINALS CHANNEL UP/DOWN (a) Selects next higher channel. (s) Selects next lower channel. Infrared Transmitter Window INPUT Press → Switches to the original TV mode. Press 3 times → Switches back to external video INPUT 1 mode. Press again → Off. Basic Remote Control Functions POWER.../DOWN (a) Selects next higher channel. (s) Selects next lower channel. • See pages 27-29 for 4 seconds. Note: • The TV set and remote control illustrations and the on-screen displays in Closed Caption mode. VOLUME UP/DOWN (k) Increases sound. (l) Decreases sound. MUTE Press...
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... appears.) If you want to SET UP again, please refer to page 26 on the TV for the broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No. POWER VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) 1 Press the POWER button on the TV set . (See pages 5, 6) (3) Plug in your region, please refer to pages 27-29 for... 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 turn on SET UP. To cancel EZ SETUP Press VOL l. CONNECT ANT ENNA OR CA B L E . EZ SETUP ...
... appears.) If you want to SET UP again, please refer to page 26 on the TV for the broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No. POWER VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) 1 Press the POWER button on the TV set . (See pages 5, 6) (3) Plug in your region, please refer to pages 27-29 for... 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 turn on SET UP. To cancel EZ SETUP Press VOL l. CONNECT ANT ENNA OR CA B L E . EZ SETUP ...
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...seconds. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set. • Some features of your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for a replacement. (On the Set) MENU button 9 Demo Mode • To learn more about the TV set for more than 3 seconds. If you can still access most... settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set , you can enter...
...seconds. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set. • Some features of your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for a replacement. (On the Set) MENU button 9 Demo Mode • To learn more about the TV set for more than 3 seconds. If you can still access most... settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set , you can enter...
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... be briefly displayed on-screen at regular intervals or when the Remote's DISPLAY key is pressed twice. 5 minutes before shutting off the TV. • If you turn 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...
... be briefly displayed on-screen at regular intervals or when the Remote's DISPLAY key is pressed twice. 5 minutes before shutting off the TV. • If you turn 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...
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... back to STEREO if you want to access the AUDIO SELECT screen. in dynamic stereo sound. Audio Select H MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) This function allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound. • You can obtain clearer sound by the video source. 12 You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP... program soundtrack. (Monaural or stereo where available.) SAP sound: Second language, supplementary commentaries, etc. (SAP sound is monaural.) • If stereo sound is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the...
... back to STEREO if you want to access the AUDIO SELECT screen. in dynamic stereo sound. Audio Select H MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) This function allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound. • You can obtain clearer sound by the video source. 12 You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP... program soundtrack. (Monaural or stereo where available.) SAP sound: Second language, supplementary commentaries, etc. (SAP sound is monaural.) • If stereo sound is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the...
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... VOL k/l to access the CLOSED CAPTION setting screen. Note: • If a broadcast contains CLOSED CAPTION and the MUTE button is equipped with your TV. • If any button is pressed to call up the ON SCREEN DISPLAY while viewing a CLOSED CAPTION broadcast, the closed captioning. Closed Caption ... symbol to ensure that is independent of the picture. The TEXT 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 offer closed captions will disappear momentarily. • If no TEXT...
... VOL k/l to access the CLOSED CAPTION setting screen. Note: • If a broadcast contains CLOSED CAPTION and the MUTE button is equipped with your TV. • If any button is pressed to call up the ON SCREEN DISPLAY while viewing a CLOSED CAPTION broadcast, the closed captioning. Closed Caption ... symbol to ensure that is independent of the picture. The TEXT 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 offer closed captions will disappear momentarily. • If no TEXT...
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... ratings "R", "NC-17", "X" also. 1. User setting G - - - - - User setting G - - - - - R BLOCK NC-17 BLOCK X BLOCK 2. TV-Y7 (Direct to block age PG-13 Select block based R autoblock NC-17 autoblock X autoblock Example 2: "R" in the age-based rating is an older rating... be inappropriate for children under 13. V V - - - - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) H V-CHIP • This function allows you to restrict TV programs and also allows you should adjust both for complete control. [1] MPAA RATING RATING G PG age based PG-13 R NC-17 X GENERAL AUDIENCES. ...
... ratings "R", "NC-17", "X" also. 1. User setting G - - - - - User setting G - - - - - R BLOCK NC-17 BLOCK X BLOCK 2. TV-Y7 (Direct to block age PG-13 Select block based R autoblock NC-17 autoblock X autoblock Example 2: "R" in the age-based rating is an older rating... be inappropriate for children under 13. V V - - - - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) H V-CHIP • This function allows you to restrict TV programs and also allows you should adjust both for complete control. [1] MPAA RATING RATING G PG age based PG-13 R NC-17 X GENERAL AUDIENCES. ...
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...TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- V VVVV - TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - V- : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN Example 1.2 : Age Based setting For "TV-G" put a V (block) in the "AGE" box. TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN Example 3 : Resetting an Age Based setting For "TV... (unblock) you can be downloaded when they become available. (See page 19.) 15 TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - ...
...TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- V VVVV - TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - V- : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN Example 1.2 : Age Based setting For "TV-G" put a V (block) in the "AGE" box. TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN Example 3 : Resetting an Age Based setting For "TV... (unblock) you can be downloaded when they become available. (See page 19.) 15 TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - ...
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Note: • If SECRET No. is already set "PG" to BLOCK, "PG-13", "R", "NC-17" and "X" are automatically blocked. → → (PARENT CONTROL screen) MPAA TV GU I DEL I NES DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF (V-CHIP select screen) G PG PG- 1 3 R NC- 1 7 X : : BLOCK : BLOCK : BLOCK : BLOCK : BLOCK MENU : RETURN 6 Press MENU to return to ...
Note: • If SECRET No. is already set "PG" to BLOCK, "PG-13", "R", "NC-17" and "X" are automatically blocked. → → (PARENT CONTROL screen) MPAA TV GU I DEL I NES DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF (V-CHIP select screen) G PG PG- 1 3 R NC- 1 7 X : : BLOCK : BLOCK : BLOCK : BLOCK : BLOCK MENU : RETURN 6 Press MENU to return to ...
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...DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF (V-CHIP select screen) AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - V - V : ----- Note: • If SECRET No. FV : BLOCK MENU : RETURN 6 Press MENU to return to the TV GUIDELINES screen. 7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 until all ratings are automatically blocked. ...BLOCK, "G", "PG", "PG-13", "R" and "NC-17" are set , skip to exit. (CONTENT RATING screen) AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - ---- Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) 7 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed. Note: • If you set...
...DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF (V-CHIP select screen) AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - V - V : ----- Note: • If SECRET No. FV : BLOCK MENU : RETURN 6 Press MENU to return to the TV GUIDELINES screen. 7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 until all ratings are automatically blocked. ...BLOCK, "G", "PG", "PG-13", "R" and "NC-17" are set , skip to exit. (CONTENT RATING screen) AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - ---- Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) 7 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed. Note: • If you set...
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...NG V-CH I NES REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU 3 Press VOL k/l to select "DOWNLOAD : ON". DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF MPAA TV GU I DEL I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 5 Enter a 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD. 6 Press MENU to exit. 123 456 789 ENTER 0 ...No. In that case, please set up as follows. DOWNLOAD : ON STATUS : OFF I NES 4 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." MPAA TV GU I DEL I P DATA (DOWNLOAD screen) 2 The DOWNLOAD screen will be displayed. Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)C(Conotnintiuneude)d) [3] Downloading additional rating mode ...
...NG V-CH I NES REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU 3 Press VOL k/l to select "DOWNLOAD : ON". DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF MPAA TV GU I DEL I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 5 Enter a 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD. 6 Press MENU to exit. 123 456 789 ENTER 0 ...No. In that case, please set up as follows. DOWNLOAD : ON STATUS : OFF I NES 4 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." MPAA TV GU I DEL I P DATA (DOWNLOAD screen) 2 The DOWNLOAD screen will be displayed. Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)C(Conotnintiuneude)d) [3] Downloading additional rating mode ...
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... as follows. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING. 2 Press CH a/s to move the " " mark to 4 different rating systems. 19 Eng l i sh Ra t i ngs Cdn . MPAA TV GU I DEL I DUAL BLOCK MENU : RETURN (FRENCH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK screen) Note: • You are able to download up to "Cdn. English Ratings", then press VOL k/l.
... as follows. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING. 2 Press CH a/s to move the " " mark to 4 different rating systems. 19 Eng l i sh Ra t i ngs Cdn . MPAA TV GU I DEL I DUAL BLOCK MENU : RETURN (FRENCH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK screen) Note: • You are able to download up to "Cdn. English Ratings", then press VOL k/l.
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... again. 20 Press VOL k/l to "ON". 2 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." using the REMOTE KEYPAD, then V- IS INCORRECT" will not operate.) MPAA TV GU I DEL I VATED TV-Y7 FV Note: • "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" will be displayed. is already set, skip to "STATUS". DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : ON (V-CHIP select screen...
... again. 20 Press VOL k/l to "ON". 2 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." using the REMOTE KEYPAD, then V- IS INCORRECT" will not operate.) MPAA TV GU I DEL I VATED TV-Y7 FV Note: • "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" will be displayed. is already set, skip to "STATUS". DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : ON (V-CHIP select screen...
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... the 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD and the V-CHIP select screen will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL k and CH s on the TV set up a new one. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING, or 1 to 2 of [1] MPAA RATING, then "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed. I NPUT SECRET No...
... the 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD and the V-CHIP select screen will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL k and CH s on the TV set up a new one. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING, or 1 to 2 of [1] MPAA RATING, then "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed. I NPUT SECRET No...
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... on.) • VIEWING TIME can be set , skip to step 10. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) H VIEW TIMER This function allows you to restrict TV viewing time and also allows you to access "VIEW TIMER". (PARENT CONTROL screen) V I EW T I MER V I EW I NG T I ME --H -- OFF TIME ...TIME reaches zero.) • OFF TIME can be displayed. M OF F T I NPUT SECRE T N o . ---- 22 VIEWING TIME (an accumulative timer: counts only the time duration while the TV power is OFF, VIEW TIMER will be set from 30M (30 minutes) to "VIEW TIMER". → S L EEP T I MER V I DEO AD J UST AUD I O SE L ...
... on.) • VIEWING TIME can be set , skip to step 10. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) H VIEW TIMER This function allows you to restrict TV viewing time and also allows you to access "VIEW TIMER". (PARENT CONTROL screen) V I EW T I MER V I EW I NG T I ME --H -- OFF TIME ...TIME reaches zero.) • OFF TIME can be displayed. M OF F T I NPUT SECRE T N o . ---- 22 VIEWING TIME (an accumulative timer: counts only the time duration while the TV power is OFF, VIEW TIMER will be set from 30M (30 minutes) to "VIEW TIMER". → S L EEP T I MER V I DEO AD J UST AUD I O SE L ...