32C540 Operation Manual
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...; Quick Reference Control Operation 7, 8 • EZ SETUP during First Use 9 • Demo Mode 10 • Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control 10 • Language 11 • Sleep Timer 11 • Video Adjust 12 • Audio Select 13, 14 MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 13 SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch 13 FAO (Fixed Audio Output 13 AUDIO ADJUST 14 This operation manual includes basic operating instructions in Spanish and French. FRENCH is on page 54-59. COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 32C540 H OPERATION MANUAL H POWER Products that have earned the ENERGY STARb...
...; Quick Reference Control Operation 7, 8 • EZ SETUP during First Use 9 • Demo Mode 10 • Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control 10 • Language 11 • Sleep Timer 11 • Video Adjust 12 • Audio Select 13, 14 MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 13 SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch 13 FAO (Fixed Audio Output 13 AUDIO ADJUST 14 This operation manual includes basic operating instructions in Spanish and French. FRENCH is on page 54-59. COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 32C540 H OPERATION MANUAL H POWER Products that have earned the ENERGY STARb...
32C540 Operation Manual
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... the owner of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in the papers with the appliance. Every SHARP Color Television set . IMPORTANT To aid reporting in particular, specifies that any safety notification on inspection, modification or recall that important operating and servicing instructions are two important reasons for years to tell the user that SHARP may adjust the picture and color to...
... the owner of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in the papers with the appliance. Every SHARP Color Television set . IMPORTANT To aid reporting in particular, specifies that any safety notification on inspection, modification or recall that important operating and servicing instructions are two important reasons for years to tell the user that SHARP may adjust the picture and color to...
32C540 Operation Manual
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... wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Adjust only those controls that the television is left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. F. When the television equipment exhibits a distinct change in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for long periods of overhead power lines or other hazards. 4 32C540 4 When replacement parts...
... wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Adjust only those controls that the television is left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. F. When the television equipment exhibits a distinct change in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for long periods of overhead power lines or other hazards. 4 32C540 4 When replacement parts...
32C540 Operation Manual
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... going to remove the battery cover. Insert two batteries (size "AA"). Supplied Accessories TV • CATV • VCR • DVD REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC CH/SKIP CATV TV DVD VCR MUTE + VOL D C CH CH PERSONAL PREFERENCE 9 ENTER 100 78 FLASHBACK 0 456 123 DISPLAY INPUT VCR DVD B POWER MENU - VOL TV A Infrared Remote Control Size AA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your thumbnail...
... going to remove the battery cover. Insert two batteries (size "AA"). Supplied Accessories TV • CATV • VCR • DVD REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC CH/SKIP CATV TV DVD VCR MUTE + VOL D C CH CH PERSONAL PREFERENCE 9 ENTER 100 78 FLASHBACK 0 456 123 DISPLAY INPUT VCR DVD B POWER MENU - VOL TV A Infrared Remote Control Size AA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your thumbnail...
32C540 Operation Manual
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... more specific instructions on channel 3 or 4. "B" position on the rear of utilizing the converter/descrambler provided by the cable TV company. Two-set . Separate VHF/UHF Antenna REAR PANEL VHF UHF ANTENNA ANTENNA 300-ohm twin-lead COMBINER 300-ohm (not supplied) twin-lead IN OUT or 75-ohm coaxial cable NOTICE F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable F-type connector should be required. 6 32C540 6 Since the signals of...
... more specific instructions on channel 3 or 4. "B" position on the rear of utilizing the converter/descrambler provided by the cable TV company. Two-set . Separate VHF/UHF Antenna REAR PANEL VHF UHF ANTENNA ANTENNA 300-ohm twin-lead COMBINER 300-ohm (not supplied) twin-lead IN OUT or 75-ohm coaxial cable NOTICE F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable F-type connector should be required. 6 32C540 6 Since the signals of...
32C540 Operation Manual
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... it is muted, CLOSED CAPTION appears if available. REMOTE KEYPAD Accesses any channel from their actual appearance. 8 C5 CATV/DVD-TV/VCR MODE SELECT SWITCH In TV/VCR position, signals sent will decrease with time and depending on the temperature. • The time needed to external video INPUT 1 mode. Press 3 times → Switches to previous channel. Quick Reference Control Operation (Continued) • Part Names Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. FLASHBACK Returns to external video INPUT 3 mode or COMPONENT mode. DVD/VCR CONTROL See page 42...
... it is muted, CLOSED CAPTION appears if available. REMOTE KEYPAD Accesses any channel from their actual appearance. 8 C5 CATV/DVD-TV/VCR MODE SELECT SWITCH In TV/VCR position, signals sent will decrease with time and depending on the temperature. • The time needed to external video INPUT 1 mode. Press 3 times → Switches to previous channel. Quick Reference Control Operation (Continued) • Part Names Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. FLASHBACK Returns to external video INPUT 3 mode or COMPONENT mode. DVD/VCR CONTROL See page 42...
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... area. EZ SETUP during First Use • When you turn on SET UP. 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 turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically search for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 9 32C540 9 CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABL E. will automatically...
... area. EZ SETUP during First Use • When you turn on SET UP. 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 turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically search for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 9 32C540 9 CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABL E. will automatically...
32C540 Operation Manual
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... Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set. • Some features of your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for more about the TV set, you lost your TV set are not accessible without the Remote Control. Demo Mode • To learn more than 3 seconds. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set for a replacement. (On the Set) MENU button 10 32C540...
... Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set. • Some features of your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for more about the TV set, you lost your TV set are not accessible without the Remote Control. Demo Mode • To learn more than 3 seconds. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set for a replacement. (On the Set) MENU button 10 32C540...
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... to "AUDIO SELECT". → CH CH 3 Press VOL k/l to access the AUDIO SELECT screen. 4 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to fixed monaural mode. SAP broadcasts Television broadcast can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound. MTS STEREO SAP SPEAKER ON OFF FAO ON OFF VOL VOL - + MONO MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) AUD...
... to "AUDIO SELECT". → CH CH 3 Press VOL k/l to access the AUDIO SELECT screen. 4 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to fixed monaural mode. SAP broadcasts Television broadcast can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound. MTS STEREO SAP SPEAKER ON OFF FAO ON OFF VOL VOL - + MONO MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) AUD...
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... adjustments to factory preset levels. 6 Press MENU to hear stereo sound again. • Selecting MTS while receiving video signals from INPUT terminals does not change the type of sound; To emphasize the left speaker's volume. TREBLE 0 An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving stereo broadcasts Current channel number "← ON AIR" will appear next to access the AUDIO ADJUST screen. Changing "SPEAKER" setting will automatically turn off. To decrease treble response. You must switch the mode...
... adjustments to factory preset levels. 6 Press MENU to hear stereo sound again. • Selecting MTS while receiving video signals from INPUT terminals does not change the type of sound; To emphasize the left speaker's volume. TREBLE 0 An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving stereo broadcasts Current channel number "← ON AIR" will appear next to access the AUDIO ADJUST screen. Changing "SPEAKER" setting will automatically turn off. To decrease treble response. You must switch the mode...
32C540 Operation Manual
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... TV DVD VCR VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) CC CLOSED CAPT I ON MODE : CAPT I ON DATA : CH 1 (CLOSED CAPTION setting screen) CC CLOSED CAPT I ON MODE : CAPT I ON DATA :CH 1 CC CLOSED CAPT I ON MODE : CAPT I ON DATA : CH 1 6 Press MENU to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting. Please look for some programs. Should this occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to...
... TV DVD VCR VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) CC CLOSED CAPT I ON MODE : CAPT I ON DATA : CH 1 (CLOSED CAPTION setting screen) CC CLOSED CAPT I ON MODE : CAPT I ON DATA :CH 1 CC CLOSED CAPT I ON MODE : CAPT I ON DATA : CH 1 6 Press MENU to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting. Please look for some programs. Should this occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to...
32C540 Operation Manual
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... steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING. 19 32C540 19 V V ---- - VOL VOL - + 4 To change AGE and CONTENT SETTING, press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to select. FV : BLOCK MENU : RETURN (CONTENT RATING screen) TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) 7 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed. V VVVV - as show in steps 7 and...
... steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING. 19 32C540 19 V V ---- - VOL VOL - + 4 To change AGE and CONTENT SETTING, press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to select. FV : BLOCK MENU : RETURN (CONTENT RATING screen) TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) 7 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed. V VVVV - as show in steps 7 and...
32C540 Operation Manual
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....) 1 Repeat steps 1 to set simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed. • Notice of How to 4 of Remaining VIEWING TIME • For every 30 minute interval, the remaining time will be displayed for 10 seconds just before the VIEWING TIME expires. (On the Set) VOL k and CH a buttons VIEWING TIME 0H 30M REMAIN VIEWING TIME 0H 05M REMAIN VIEWING TIME 0 REMAIN 26 32C540 26 is displayed. For the last 5 minutes...
....) 1 Repeat steps 1 to set simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed. • Notice of How to 4 of Remaining VIEWING TIME • For every 30 minute interval, the remaining time will be displayed for 10 seconds just before the VIEWING TIME expires. (On the Set) VOL k and CH a buttons VIEWING TIME 0H 30M REMAIN VIEWING TIME 0H 05M REMAIN VIEWING TIME 0 REMAIN 26 32C540 26 is displayed. For the last 5 minutes...
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... CABLE STD CABLE HRC CABLE I ON PARENT CONTROL ES 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 "E" mark to "CH SETTING". CH → CH MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT 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...
... CABLE STD CABLE HRC CABLE I ON PARENT CONTROL ES 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 "E" mark to "CH SETTING". CH → CH MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT 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...
32C540 Operation Manual
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... video store. 40 32C540 40 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. AIR or CABLE INPUT 1 (IN 1) Rear INPUT 2 (IN 2) Front INPUT 3 (COMPONENT) (IN 3) Rear • When the AV cables 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 . • The connection cables/cords can be selected...
... video store. 40 32C540 40 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. AIR or CABLE INPUT 1 (IN 1) Rear INPUT 2 (IN 2) Front INPUT 3 (COMPONENT) (IN 3) Rear • When the AV cables 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 . • The connection cables/cords can be selected...
32C540 Operation Manual
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... adjusted using the audio controls (STEREO/MONO/SAP, VOLUME, MUTE and FAO), from either the remote control, or directly from the TV set to "OFF", we recommend you can all programs being connected Pin plug x 2 Pin Plug Pin jack/Mini plug 41 32C540 41 Using the Audio Output Terminals • These terminals are located on the rear of the cabinet.) CONNECTIONS (Rear connection terminals of TV) To the audio input terminals Stereo Amplifier Speaker System (1) Before connecting the cables, turn...
... adjusted using the audio controls (STEREO/MONO/SAP, VOLUME, MUTE and FAO), from either the remote control, or directly from the TV set to "OFF", we recommend you can all programs being connected Pin plug x 2 Pin Plug Pin jack/Mini plug 41 32C540 41 Using the Audio Output Terminals • These terminals are located on the rear of the cabinet.) CONNECTIONS (Rear connection terminals of TV) To the audio input terminals Stereo Amplifier Speaker System (1) Before connecting the cables, turn...
32C540 Operation Manual
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... code for the VCR, cable TV converters and DVDs. • Once "identified", the Remote sends proper signals to operate your Remote can change the channel of the VCR or DVD. For detailed information on the use of the Cable TV converter Box refer to their operating manuals. • Using your Remote with a VCR Once you can control your VCR, DVD and CATV converter. DVD/VCR POWER Press to operate your TV and many remote controlled VCRs, cable TV converters and DVDs. POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT...
... code for the VCR, cable TV converters and DVDs. • Once "identified", the Remote sends proper signals to operate your Remote can change the channel of the VCR or DVD. For detailed information on the use of the Cable TV converter Box refer to their operating manuals. • Using your Remote with a VCR Once you can control your VCR, DVD and CATV converter. DVD/VCR POWER Press to operate your TV and many remote controlled VCRs, cable TV converters and DVDs. POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT...
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... VCR's remote control code number before going through the Setting Method. (1) Slide CATV/DVD-TV/VCR switch to VCR. (2) Press and hold down DISPLAY and CH s on the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 DVD/VCR POWER DISPLAY REMOTE KEYPAD 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) DVD VCR CATV/DVD- • How to identify a VCR TV/VCR The remote control...
... VCR's remote control code number before going through the Setting Method. (1) Slide CATV/DVD-TV/VCR switch to VCR. (2) Press and hold down DISPLAY and CH s on the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 DVD/VCR POWER DISPLAY REMOTE KEYPAD 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) DVD VCR CATV/DVD- • How to identify a VCR TV/VCR The remote control...
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... down DISPLAY and CH s on the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC CH/SKIP DISPLAY REMOTE KEYPAD CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) CATV/DVDTV/VCR • How to later model years. CATV CONVERTER REMOTE CONTROL BRAND CODE NUMBER Anvision Cable Star...
... down DISPLAY and CH s on the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC CH/SKIP DISPLAY REMOTE KEYPAD CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) CATV/DVDTV/VCR • How to later model years. CATV CONVERTER REMOTE CONTROL BRAND CODE NUMBER Anvision Cable Star...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...