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COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 27C241 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 basic operating instructions in Spanish...
COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 27C241 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 basic operating instructions in Spanish...
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.... The numbers are now the owner of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in case of a SHARP Color Television - WARRANTY This is intended to environment considerations. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE IMPORTANT "LIMITED WARRANTY" CLAUSE ON THE LAST PAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Every SHARP Color Television set . CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR...
.... The numbers are now the owner of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in case of a SHARP Color Television - WARRANTY This is intended to environment considerations. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE IMPORTANT "LIMITED WARRANTY" CLAUSE ON THE LAST PAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Every SHARP Color Television set . CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR...
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... local power company. For television equipment designed to operate from the type of power supplied to your home, consult your television and save these instructions for its installation, use this products to assure your obsolete outlet. Unplug this equipment on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Do not use and servicing. 1. Television equipment and cart combination should be placed on the marking label. Electrical energy can...
... local power company. For television equipment designed to operate from the type of power supplied to your home, consult your television and save these instructions for its installation, use this products to assure your obsolete outlet. Unplug this equipment on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Do not use and servicing. 1. Television equipment and cart combination should be placed on the marking label. Electrical energy can...
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... any service or repairs to this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it from touching such power lines or circuits as to normal operation. If liquid has been spilled into such power lines or circuits. Never push objects of overhead power lines or other hazards. 4 When replacement parts are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of antenna-discharge unit, connection to...
... any service or repairs to this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it from touching such power lines or circuits as to normal operation. If liquid has been spilled into such power lines or circuits. Never push objects of overhead power lines or other hazards. 4 When replacement parts are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of antenna-discharge unit, connection to...
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... of the type of the polarized plug. F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 5 The following is a flat "twin-lead" cable that magnets, electric clocks, toys using the television, prepare the Remote Control To use the remote control, insert batteries first. AM broadcast signals may disturb the color picture. Should it fail to match the battery m/, terminals with the various antenna systems: 1. Inserting...
... of the type of the polarized plug. F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 5 The following is a flat "twin-lead" cable that magnets, electric clocks, toys using the television, prepare the Remote Control To use the remote control, insert batteries first. AM broadcast signals may disturb the color picture. Should it fail to match the battery m/, terminals with the various antenna systems: 1. Inserting...
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... the scrambled channels. (Set your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for easy hookup. Typically one of the following two diagrams when connecting to an outdoor antenna. If this is unknown, consult your cable TV company.) For more specific instructions on installing cable TV, consult your cable TV company is explained below. Antenna Connections (Continued) OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION • Refer to one of these premium pay channels". B: Using separate VHF...
... the scrambled channels. (Set your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for easy hookup. Typically one of the following two diagrams when connecting to an outdoor antenna. If this is unknown, consult your cable TV company.) For more specific instructions on installing cable TV, consult your cable TV company is explained below. Antenna Connections (Continued) OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION • Refer to one of these premium pay channels". B: Using separate VHF...
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... TV set and remote control illustrations and the on-screen displays in Closed Caption mode. See page 32. TV VOLUME UP/DOWN (k) Increases sound. (l) Decreases sound. Press again → Restores sound. • When sound is muted, CLOSED CAPTION appears if available. VIDEO/AUDIO IN 2 TERMINALS CHANNEL UP/DOWN (a) Selects next higher channel. (s) Selects next lower channel. Press 3 times → Switches back to previous channel. Quick Reference Control Operation • Part Names Front Panel POWER Press → On. REMOTE KEYPAD Accesses any channel from their...
... TV set and remote control illustrations and the on-screen displays in Closed Caption mode. See page 32. TV VOLUME UP/DOWN (k) Increases sound. (l) Decreases sound. Press again → Restores sound. • When sound is muted, CLOSED CAPTION appears if available. VIDEO/AUDIO IN 2 TERMINALS CHANNEL UP/DOWN (a) Selects next higher channel. (s) Selects next lower channel. Press 3 times → Switches back to previous channel. Quick Reference Control Operation • Part Names Front Panel POWER Press → On. REMOTE KEYPAD Accesses any channel from their...
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... SET UP. CONNECT ANT ENNA OR CA B L E . If you turn on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. • It may be displayed. 2 Note: • If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in the AC POWER cord to the wall outlet. Please refer to pages 27-29 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...
... SET UP. CONNECT ANT ENNA OR CA B L E . If you turn on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. • It may be displayed. 2 Note: • If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in the AC POWER cord to the wall outlet. Please refer to pages 27-29 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...
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...: DEMO mode display (On the Set) MENU button Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without the Remote Control. If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for more than 3 seconds. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set. • Some features of your Remote Control you misplaced your TV set for a replacement. (On the Set) MENU button 9 Demo Mode • To learn more about the TV set, you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen...
...: DEMO mode display (On the Set) MENU button Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without the Remote Control. If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for more than 3 seconds. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set. • Some features of your Remote Control you misplaced your TV set for a replacement. (On the Set) MENU button 9 Demo Mode • To learn more about the TV set, you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen...
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...: (SLEEP TIMER screen) • To turn off the TV. • If you turn off automatically in increments of 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press VOL k/l to access the SLEEP TIMER screen. → 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 3 Press VOL k/l to set to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. 1 Press MENU to access...
...: (SLEEP TIMER screen) • To turn off the TV. • If you turn off automatically in increments of 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press VOL k/l to access the SLEEP TIMER screen. → 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 3 Press VOL k/l to set to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. 1 Press MENU to access...
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... increase sharpness To decrease sharpness COLOR TEMP. 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 SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) 4 Press CH a/s to select the desired adjustment item. (Refer to the diagram below.) PICTURE TINT COLOR BRIGHT P I CTURE 2 7 - + VOL k increases contrast VOL l decreases contrast 7 Press MENU to access the PICTURE adjust screen. Note: • VIDEO ADJUST setting, once set, is shared among AIR/CABLE, INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 modes...
... increase sharpness To decrease sharpness COLOR TEMP. 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 SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) 4 Press CH a/s to select the desired adjustment item. (Refer to the diagram below.) PICTURE TINT COLOR BRIGHT P I CTURE 2 7 - + VOL k increases contrast VOL l decreases contrast 7 Press MENU to access the PICTURE adjust screen. Note: • VIDEO ADJUST setting, once set, is shared among AIR/CABLE, INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 modes...
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... S : STEREO An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving STEREO broadcasts Current channel number "← ON AIR" will appear next to access the AUDIO SELECT screen. Stereo broadcasts Live television broadcasts of sound; can be received in this case, sound is determined by manually switching to fixed monaural mode. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the " " mark to select "STEREO", "SAP" or "MONO" when the...
... S : STEREO An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving STEREO broadcasts Current channel number "← ON AIR" will appear next to access the AUDIO SELECT screen. Stereo broadcasts Live television broadcasts of sound; can be received in this case, sound is determined by manually switching to fixed monaural mode. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the " " mark to select "STEREO", "SAP" or "MONO" when the...
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... 1 6 Press MENU to exit. 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 SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) C LOSED CAP T I ON MOD E DATA : CAP T I ON : CH 1 4 Press CH a/s to move the " " mark to "CLOSED CAPTION". → 3 Press VOL k/l to access the CLOSED CAPTION setting screen. This does not necessarily indicate a problem with an internal Closed Caption decoder. MODE : CAPTION DATA : CH...
... 1 6 Press MENU to exit. 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 SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) C LOSED CAP T I ON MOD E DATA : CAP T I ON : CH 1 4 Press CH a/s to move the " " mark to "CLOSED CAPTION". → 3 Press VOL k/l to access the CLOSED CAPTION setting screen. This does not necessarily indicate a problem with an internal Closed Caption decoder. MODE : CAPTION DATA : CH...
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example) Example 1.1 : Age Based setting Clear V s (block) from each "AGE" box of their previous settings. • Changing a lower rating's "AGE" setting to "BLOCK" automatically changes all undesired boxes are automatically blocked as well. This will again automatically block the content ratings "D", "L", "S", "V" for "TV-MA"). TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA ...
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example) Example 1.1 : Age Based setting Clear V s (block) from each "AGE" box of their previous settings. • Changing a lower rating's "AGE" setting to "BLOCK" automatically changes all undesired boxes are automatically blocked as well. This will again automatically block the content ratings "D", "L", "S", "V" for "TV-MA"). TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA ...
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... the one on and watch the remaining 1 hour of the VIEWING TIME. • To change the VIEW TIMER setting after watching the TV for 30 minutes, then turn off in approximately 30 seconds. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) 9 Enter the 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD, and the VIEW TIMER access screen will appear. If you wish. will turn the TV on the right. • You can choose...
... the one on and watch the remaining 1 hour of the VIEWING TIME. • To change the VIEW TIMER setting after watching the TV for 30 minutes, then turn off in approximately 30 seconds. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) 9 Enter the 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD, and the VIEW TIMER access screen will appear. If you wish. will turn the TV on the right. • You can choose...
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... son the TV set VIEWTIMER. will be displayed for 4 seconds. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) • To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the secret No. Now you can cancel the VIEW TIMER settings or change the secret No. (If you forget the SECRET No.) 1 Repeat steps 1 to set simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed. is displayed. For the last 5 minutes, the remaining time will be displayed every minute...
... son the TV set VIEWTIMER. will be displayed for 4 seconds. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) • To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the secret No. Now you can cancel the VIEW TIMER settings or change the secret No. (If you forget the SECRET No.) 1 Repeat steps 1 to set simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed. is displayed. For the last 5 minutes, the remaining time will be displayed every minute...
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... access the AIR/CABLE screen. → (CH SETTING screen) EZ SETUP A I RC (AIR/CABLE screen) Note: • Receivable channels of your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channel. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the " " mark to "SET UP". → 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) 3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET...
... access the AIR/CABLE screen. → (CH SETTING screen) EZ SETUP A I RC (AIR/CABLE screen) Note: • Receivable channels of your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channel. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the " " mark to "SET UP". → 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) 3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET...
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... power is for image signal. When you want to watch picture from your video equipment has an S-VIDEO output terminal) To AUDIO OUTPUT (L) To AUDIO OUTPUT (R) L To watch video material playback. • Press the Remote's INPUT to select VIDEO INPUT mode to which the video equipment you want to playback is connected. • The external VIDEO INPUT mode will change as follows each time the INPUT button is set to the lowest channel. Using the Video and Audio Input Terminales (Continued) Notes: • The S-VIDEO INPUT...
... power is for image signal. When you want to watch picture from your video equipment has an S-VIDEO output terminal) To AUDIO OUTPUT (L) To AUDIO OUTPUT (R) L To watch video material playback. • Press the Remote's INPUT to select VIDEO INPUT mode to which the video equipment you want to playback is connected. • The external VIDEO INPUT mode will change as follows each time the INPUT button is set to the lowest channel. Using the Video and Audio Input Terminales (Continued) Notes: • The S-VIDEO INPUT...
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... TV's POWER button on the back 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 Poor Reception on Some Channels Weak Picture Lines or Streaks in Picture Ghosts in ? X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Check external Video/Audio products: look for local interference or external electrical noise. X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Check for loose/broken connection...
... TV's POWER button on the back 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 Poor Reception on Some Channels Weak Picture Lines or Streaks in Picture Ghosts in ? X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Check external Video/Audio products: look for local interference or external electrical noise. X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Check for loose/broken connection...
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... shall be free from Warranty Coverage (if any): Where to Obtain Service: What to Do to Obtain Service: 27C241, 27 inch Color Television (Be sure to have Proof of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by Sharp and...
... shall be free from Warranty Coverage (if any): Where to Obtain Service: What to Do to Obtain Service: 27C241, 27 inch Color Television (Be sure to have Proof of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by Sharp and...