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...; Supplied Accessories 5 • Before Operating Your Television 5 • Antenna Connections 6 • Quick Reference Control Operation 7 - 9 • EZ SETUP during First Power On 10 • Demo Mode 11 • Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control 11 • Language 11 • Sleep Timer 12 • Video Adjust 12 - 13 • Audio Select 13 - 14 • MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 13 - 14 • Closed Caption 14 - 15 • Parent Control 15 - 25 • V-CHIP Block 15 - 22 Page • View Timer...
...; Supplied Accessories 5 • Before Operating Your Television 5 • Antenna Connections 6 • Quick Reference Control Operation 7 - 9 • EZ SETUP during First Power On 10 • Demo Mode 11 • Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control 11 • Language 11 • Sleep Timer 12 • Video Adjust 12 - 13 • Audio Select 13 - 14 • MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 13 - 14 • Closed Caption 14 - 15 • Parent Control 15 - 25 • V-CHIP Block 15 - 22 Page • View Timer...
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... your new SHARP Color Television set . FIRST - WHAT IS ENERGY STAR® TVs and VCRs use less energy. Ultimately, this OPERATION MANUAL so that you will mean more than $500 million a year in with the appliance. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Welcome to give under the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act. SECOND - The lightning flash with ENERGY STAR® models, it 's good for proper color and sound, and...
... your new SHARP Color Television set . FIRST - WHAT IS ENERGY STAR® TVs and VCRs use less energy. Ultimately, this OPERATION MANUAL so that you will mean more than $500 million a year in with the appliance. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Welcome to give under the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act. SECOND - The lightning flash with ENERGY STAR® models, it 's good for proper color and sound, and...
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... into this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. F. Upon completion of antenna-discharge unit, connection to normal operation. This will often require extensive work by the operating instructions as the original part. An outside antenna system should be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by following conditions: A. Never spill liquid of time, unplug...
... into this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. F. Upon completion of antenna-discharge unit, connection to normal operation. This will often require extensive work by the operating instructions as the original part. An outside antenna system should be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by following conditions: A. Never spill liquid of time, unplug...
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... more specific instructions on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view all unscrambled channels using the converter's channel keys. "A" position on channel 3 or 4. Please note: RF switch equipped with position A/B (not provided) is built into the set , screw the 75 ohm cable to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR on the rear of the TV set signal splitter (not supplied) Cable TV Line NOTE: • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center...
... more specific instructions on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view all unscrambled channels using the converter's channel keys. "A" position on channel 3 or 4. Please note: RF switch equipped with position A/B (not provided) is built into the set , screw the 75 ohm cable to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR on the rear of the TV set signal splitter (not supplied) Cable TV Line NOTE: • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center...
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REMOTE KEYPAD Accesses any channel from keypad. VOLUME UP/DOWN (+) Increases sound. (-) Decreases sound. • In menu mode, changes or selects the TV adjustments. VCR CONTROL See page 34. MUTE Press → Mutes sound. VOL + CH POWER - Press again → Switch to external video INPUT 1 mode. Press again → Restores sound. • CLOSED CAPTION appears when sound is safe to use the glow-in some instances where a VCR or Cable Converter Box requires an "enter" command after selecting channels, when using these...
REMOTE KEYPAD Accesses any channel from keypad. VOLUME UP/DOWN (+) Increases sound. (-) Decreases sound. • In menu mode, changes or selects the TV adjustments. VCR CONTROL See page 34. MUTE Press → Mutes sound. VOL + CH POWER - Press again → Switch to external video INPUT 1 mode. Press again → Restores sound. • CLOSED CAPTION appears when sound is safe to use the glow-in some instances where a VCR or Cable Converter Box requires an "enter" command after selecting channels, when using these...
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... following instructions before you press 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 the TV for the broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No. will automatically increase when it appears.) If you want to SETUP again, please refer to the wall outlet. 1 Press the POWER button on...
... following instructions before you press 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 the TV for the broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No. will automatically increase when it appears.) If you want to SETUP again, please refer to the wall outlet. 1 Press the POWER button on...
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... brightness SHARP To increase sharpness To decrease sharpness FAVORITE COLOR To choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE. RESET To return all adjustments to the diagram below.) (PICTURE adjust mode) 12 10-18 25&27NS100/180 1.4 12 6/1/00, 2:07 PM 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. Video Adjust Description...
... brightness SHARP To increase sharpness To decrease sharpness FAVORITE COLOR To choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE. RESET To return all adjustments to the diagram below.) (PICTURE adjust mode) 12 10-18 25&27NS100/180 1.4 12 6/1/00, 2:07 PM 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. Video Adjust Description...
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... function turns the TV's internal speakers "ON" or "OFF" when listening to sound from external speakers by using the AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS on page 33. 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to "AUDIO SELECT". → 3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access AUDIO SELECT mode. (MAIN MENU screen) NOTE: • SPEAKER: OFF is for 25N-S180 and 27N-S180 only. • For models 25N-S100...
... function turns the TV's internal speakers "ON" or "OFF" when listening to sound from external speakers by using the AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS on page 33. 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to "AUDIO SELECT". → 3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access AUDIO SELECT mode. (MAIN MENU screen) NOTE: • SPEAKER: OFF is for 25N-S180 and 27N-S180 only. • For models 25N-S100...
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... (+) or (-) to view conversations, narration, and sound effects in the INPUT mode does not change the type of sports, shows, concerts, etc. You must switch the mode back to STEREO if you to access CLOSED CAPTION setting mode. (MAIN MENU screen) 14 10-18 25&27NS100/180 1.4 14 (CLOSED CAPTION setting mode) 6/1/00, 2:07 PM Closed Caption L HOW TO SET CLOSED CAPTION • Your TV is difficult to fixed monaural mode. The [TEXT] mode displays over the picture other various...
... (+) or (-) to view conversations, narration, and sound effects in the INPUT mode does not change the type of sports, shows, concerts, etc. You must switch the mode back to STEREO if you to access CLOSED CAPTION setting mode. (MAIN MENU screen) 14 10-18 25&27NS100/180 1.4 14 (CLOSED CAPTION setting mode) 6/1/00, 2:07 PM Closed Caption L HOW TO SET CLOSED CAPTION • Your TV is difficult to fixed monaural mode. The [TEXT] mode displays over the picture other various...
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... TV, turn off for 2 hours, your settings would look like this case. using the REMOTE KEYPAD, and the VIEW TIMER access screen will appear. If the wrong SECRET No. L To change the SECRET No. (When you do nothing, the TV will be displayed. 24 19-25 25&27NS100/180 1.4 24 6/1/00, 2:09 PM Parent Control (VIEW TIMER Continued) 9 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. a blue screen message "TIME OVER...
... TV, turn off for 2 hours, your settings would look like this case. using the REMOTE KEYPAD, and the VIEW TIMER access screen will appear. If the wrong SECRET No. L To change the SECRET No. (When you do nothing, the TV will be displayed. 24 19-25 25&27NS100/180 1.4 24 6/1/00, 2:09 PM Parent Control (VIEW TIMER Continued) 9 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. a blue screen message "TIME OVER...
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..., HRC and IRC) 26-31 25&27NS100/180 1.4 27 27 6/1/00, 2:11 PM Set Up (Continued) L CHANNEL SETTING If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your TV set are: AIR channels: VHF: 2 through 13. NOTE: • Receivable channels of your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channel. 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to...
..., HRC and IRC) 26-31 25&27NS100/180 1.4 27 27 6/1/00, 2:11 PM Set Up (Continued) L CHANNEL SETTING If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your TV set are: AIR channels: VHF: 2 through 13. NOTE: • Receivable channels of your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channel. 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to...
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... memory (CH MEMORY memorized channel) VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU 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. VOL (+) To add channel 12 to exit. L BLUE SCREEN Automatically turns the screen blue if a broadcast signal is not received. 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or...
... memory (CH MEMORY memorized channel) VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU 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. VOL (+) To add channel 12 to exit. L BLUE SCREEN Automatically turns the screen blue if a broadcast signal is not received. 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or...
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...&27NS100/180 1.4 30 6/1/00, 2:11 PM PERSONAL PREFERENCE 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to the desired position. (PERSONAL PREFERENCE select mode) 6 Press REMOTE KEYPAD on the Remote to input the CHANNEL Number into the memory. To continue watching TV under these conditions, switch the BLUE SCREEN "OFF". • While VCR input mode is turned on your favorite channels...
...&27NS100/180 1.4 30 6/1/00, 2:11 PM PERSONAL PREFERENCE 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to the desired position. (PERSONAL PREFERENCE select mode) 6 Press REMOTE KEYPAD on the Remote to input the CHANNEL Number into the memory. To continue watching TV under these conditions, switch the BLUE SCREEN "OFF". • While VCR input mode is turned on your favorite channels...
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... played back on the television screen. VCR To S-VIDEO OUTPUT (When your video equipment has an S-VIDEO output terminal) To VIDEO OUTPUT (Rear connection terminals of video material. • When the television is to obtain a higher quality image by importing image signal separated into color and brightness signals. • The S-VIDEO INPUT terminal is for playback of TV) 32 32-40 25&27NS100/180 1.4 To AUDIO OUTPUT (R) To AUDIO OUTPUT (L) 32 6/1/00, 2:12 PM CONNECTIONS VIDEO EQUIPMENT To VIDEO OUTPUT (Front connection...
... played back on the television screen. VCR To S-VIDEO OUTPUT (When your video equipment has an S-VIDEO output terminal) To VIDEO OUTPUT (Rear connection terminals of video material. • When the television is to obtain a higher quality image by importing image signal separated into color and brightness signals. • The S-VIDEO INPUT terminal is for playback of TV) 32 32-40 25&27NS100/180 1.4 To AUDIO OUTPUT (R) To AUDIO OUTPUT (L) 32 6/1/00, 2:12 PM CONNECTIONS VIDEO EQUIPMENT To VIDEO OUTPUT (Front connection...
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...; 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 shown below. • For optimal sound quality, it is set to the lowest channel. See page 13 - 14. (5) Adjust the VOLUME control on the stereo amplifier for a moderate listening level. (6) Control of the audio can be done using the audio controls (STEREO/MONO/SAP, VOLUME, and MUTE...
...; 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 shown below. • For optimal sound quality, it is set to the lowest channel. See page 13 - 14. (5) Adjust the VOLUME control on the stereo amplifier for a moderate listening level. (6) Control of the audio can be done using the audio controls (STEREO/MONO/SAP, VOLUME, and MUTE...
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... position. (If you can control your television set and most infrared remote-controlled VCRs and cable TV converters as well. In Playback mode, hold button down to view picture moving rapidly in TV or CATV modes. • For detailed information on the Remote Control, it is ready to operate your unit. Press again to enter two-digit code numbers when identifying your VCR. POWER TV VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER...
... position. (If you can control your television set and most infrared remote-controlled VCRs and cable TV converters as well. In Playback mode, hold button down to view picture moving rapidly in TV or CATV modes. • For detailed information on the Remote Control, it is ready to operate your unit. Press again to enter two-digit code numbers when identifying your VCR. POWER TV VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER...
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... THE BUTTONS DOWN. (4) Watch the Channel Number indicator on the model, year produced, brand, and type of VCR, some models may not be set to operate the VCR. 35 32-40 25&27NS100/180 1.4 35 6/1/00, 2:12 PM L To Identify Your VCR - The VCR's remote control code number has been identified, and the remote is now ready to send commands to format differences (VHS/BETA). Operation of Remote Control (Continued) REMOTE KEYPAD VCR POWER DISPLAY CHANNEL UP...
... THE BUTTONS DOWN. (4) Watch the Channel Number indicator on the model, year produced, brand, and type of VCR, some models may not be set to operate the VCR. 35 32-40 25&27NS100/180 1.4 35 6/1/00, 2:12 PM L To Identify Your VCR - The VCR's remote control code number has been identified, and the remote is now ready to send commands to format differences (VHS/BETA). Operation of Remote Control (Continued) REMOTE KEYPAD VCR POWER DISPLAY CHANNEL UP...
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...Realistic Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Sony Sound Design ________ Sylvania Symphonic __________ Tatung Teac Teknika Thomas TMK Toshiba Video Concepts ______ Yamaha Zenith 25,...operate with the desired VCR. Should a channel change does not occur on its remote control, it is only a one-time set-up your converter's remote code number before going through the direct code entry steps below. • If this procedure does not identify your VCR model does not have to happen, but the code should be identified within two minutes, read the identifying instructions...
...Realistic Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Sony Sound Design ________ Sylvania Symphonic __________ Tatung Teac Teknika Thomas TMK Toshiba Video Concepts ______ Yamaha Zenith 25,...operate with the desired VCR. Should a channel change does not occur on its remote control, it is only a one-time set-up your converter's remote code number before going through the direct code entry steps below. • If this procedure does not identify your VCR model does not have to happen, but the code should be identified within two minutes, read the identifying instructions...
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... than one -time set-up. Search Method. (1) Slide TV-CATV switch on the remote to CATV. (2) Press the POWER button on the cable converter to ON. (3) Stand at the same time. Be careful not to let the CATV converter scan more than one remote code listed due to changes in the remote codes from the converter. Point the remote towards the converter. NOTE: Depending on the model, year...
... than one -time set-up. Search Method. (1) Slide TV-CATV switch on the remote to CATV. (2) Press the POWER button on the cable converter to ON. (3) Stand at the same time. Be careful not to let the CATV converter scan more than one remote code listed due to changes in the remote codes from the converter. Point the remote towards the converter. NOTE: Depending on the model, year...
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... Picture OK, Sound Poor No Picture or Sound Dark and Blank Picture External Electrical Noise Interfering with TV's Operation QUICK SERVICE CHECK LIST POSSIBLE REMEDY Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. Turn off with a slight adjustment of Remote Control. Are audio cables connected firmly? Check the volume level. Change Closed Caption mode to "OFF"/ Energy Save mode to obtain product literature accessories, supplies, or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP. 38 32-40 25&27NS100...
... Picture OK, Sound Poor No Picture or Sound Dark and Blank Picture External Electrical Noise Interfering with TV's Operation QUICK SERVICE CHECK LIST POSSIBLE REMEDY Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. Turn off with a slight adjustment of Remote Control. Are audio cables connected firmly? Check the volume level. Change Closed Caption mode to "OFF"/ Energy Save mode to obtain product literature accessories, supplies, or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP. 38 32-40 25&27NS100...