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... for Service 46 • Calling for Service 46 • Specifications 47 • Limited Warranty 60 B180 WJ 1 32 COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 32C540 H OPERATION MANUAL H POWER Products that have earned the ENERGY STARb are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. CONTENTS PAGE &#... 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...
... for Service 46 • Calling for Service 46 • Specifications 47 • Limited Warranty 60 B180 WJ 1 32 COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 32C540 H OPERATION MANUAL H POWER Products that have earned the ENERGY STARb are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. CONTENTS PAGE &#... 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...
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...located at the factory. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org 2 32C540 2 FIRST - REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. "Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is intended to tell the user ...of a SHARP Color Television - Every SHARP Color Television set . IMPORTANT To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in with the set is to assure that you will immediately receive the full consumer benefit of the TV. CAUTION:...
...located at the factory. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org 2 32C540 2 FIRST - REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. "Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is intended to tell the user ...of a SHARP Color Television - Every SHARP Color Television set . IMPORTANT To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in with the set is to assure that you will immediately receive the full consumer benefit of the TV. CAUTION:...
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... this television equipment from overheating, these instructions for cleaning. 3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued) CAUTION: • Do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other heavy items. • To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flames on the top or near the... TV set. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this products to protect it . 3 32C540 3 As a safety feature, television equipment is provided. 9. Do not place this equipment on the marking ...
... this television equipment from overheating, these instructions for cleaning. 3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued) CAUTION: • Do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other heavy items. • To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flames on the top or near the... TV set. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this products to protect it . 3 32C540 3 As a safety feature, television equipment is provided. 9. Do not place this equipment on the marking ...
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...with the m/, marks inside the compartment. If you are being received. Note: • If the set is located near the TV and both radio and TV broadcasts are listening to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Inserting the batteries Pull up Battery Cover ... & white television reception. F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 5 32C540 5 Do not defeat the safety feature of the television set . Power Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. Should it fail to a ...
...with the m/, marks inside the compartment. If you are being received. Note: • If the set is located near the TV and both radio and TV broadcasts are listening to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Inserting the batteries Pull up Battery Cover ... & white television reception. F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 5 32C540 5 Do not defeat the safety feature of the television set . Power Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. Should it fail to a ...
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... cable F-type connector should be required. 6 32C540 6 When connecting the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the set A signal OUT IN splitter Cable TV Line B OUT (not IN supplied) Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) Note: • Consult your cable TV company is required. Two-set , screw the... 75 ohm cable to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR. • Some cable TV companies offer "premium pay channels are used . When connecting the RF cable to the subscriber by your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for ...
... cable F-type connector should be required. 6 32C540 6 When connecting the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the set A signal OUT IN splitter Cable TV Line B OUT (not IN supplied) Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) Note: • Consult your cable TV company is required. Two-set , screw the... 75 ohm cable to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR. • Some cable TV companies offer "premium pay channels are used . When connecting the RF cable to the subscriber by your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for ...
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... ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT TERMINAL COMPONENT (VIDEO) TERMINALS IN 3 (VIDEO/AUDIO) TERMINALS IN 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO) TERMINALS LINE OUT (AUDIO) TERMINALS IN 1 S-VIDEO TERMINAL Note: • The TV set and remote control illustrations and the on-screen displays in an injury. Quick Reference Control Operation • Part Names Front Panel POWER Press →...
... ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT TERMINAL COMPONENT (VIDEO) TERMINALS IN 3 (VIDEO/AUDIO) TERMINALS IN 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO) TERMINALS LINE OUT (AUDIO) TERMINALS IN 1 S-VIDEO TERMINAL Note: • The TV set and remote control illustrations and the on-screen displays in an injury. Quick Reference Control Operation • Part Names Front Panel POWER Press →...
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...in Closed Caption mode. CHANNEL UP/DOWN (a) Selects next higher channel. (s) Selects next lower channel. • See pages 29-31 for TV and VCR control. Press again → Removes display. • Temporarily displays receiving channel when in some instances where a Cable Converter Box ... external video INPUT 3 mode or COMPONENT mode. Press 3 times → Switches to external video INPUT 1 mode. FLASHBACK Returns to the original TV mode. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. Press 4 times → Switches back to previous channel. MUTE Press → Mutes sound. Quick...
...in Closed Caption mode. CHANNEL UP/DOWN (a) Selects next higher channel. (s) Selects next lower channel. • See pages 29-31 for TV and VCR control. Press again → Removes display. • Temporarily displays receiving channel when in some instances where a Cable Converter Box ... external video INPUT 3 mode or COMPONENT mode. Press 3 times → Switches to external video INPUT 1 mode. FLASHBACK Returns to the original TV mode. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. Press 4 times → Switches back to previous channel. MUTE Press → Mutes sound. Quick...
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... 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 29-31 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 9 32C540 9 will be difficult to the wall outlet. CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABL ...E. EZ SETUP during First Use • When you turn on the TV. CH CH (SELECT LANGUAGE screen) SELECT LANGUAGE ENGL I SH ESPA&#...
... 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 29-31 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 9 32C540 9 will be difficult to the wall outlet. CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABL ...E. EZ SETUP during First Use • When you turn on the TV. CH CH (SELECT LANGUAGE screen) SELECT LANGUAGE ENGL I SH ESPA&#...
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... the TV set for more than 3 seconds. Example: DEMO mode display (On the Set) MENU button Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control • If you misplaced your Remote Control you lost your TV set... , you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set for more about the TV set are not accessible without the.... • 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 10...
... the TV set for more than 3 seconds. Example: DEMO mode display (On the Set) MENU button Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control • If you misplaced your Remote Control you lost your TV set... , you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set for more about the TV set are not accessible without the.... • 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 10...
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... LANGUAGE select screen. CH SET UP BLUE SCREEN PERSONAL PREF. M REMAIN" during step 3. • While SLEEP TIMER is pressed twice. 5 minutes before shutting off the TV, the screen prompts the time remaining for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can preset your television to exit. UN I VERSAL PL US L ANGUAGE CH SETT I NG...)" or "FRANCAIS (FRENCH)". The SLEEP TIMER shows a similar display for each remaining minute and a 10-second display right before the SLEEP TIMER turns off the TV. • If you turn the POWER OFF, the SLEEP TIMER will automatically reset. 11...
... LANGUAGE select screen. CH SET UP BLUE SCREEN PERSONAL PREF. M REMAIN" during step 3. • While SLEEP TIMER is pressed twice. 5 minutes before shutting off the TV, the screen prompts the time remaining for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can preset your television to exit. UN I VERSAL PL US L ANGUAGE CH SETT I NG...)" or "FRANCAIS (FRENCH)". The SLEEP TIMER shows a similar display for each remaining minute and a 10-second display right before the SLEEP TIMER turns off the TV. • If you turn the POWER OFF, the SLEEP TIMER will automatically reset. 11...
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... Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to exit. POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL ...INPUT 3 modes. • VIDEO ADJUST setting for INPUT 3 when used as COMPONENT can be set independently. 12 32C540 12 CH → CH 3 Press VOL k/l to adjust the setting. P I CTURE 50 (PICTURE adjust screen)... color intensity To decrease color intensity BRIGHT To increase brightness To decrease brightness SHARP To increase sharpness To decrease sharpness COLOR TEMP. SHARP : CH a : CH s CH 5 Press VOL k/l to access the...
... Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to exit. POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL ...INPUT 3 modes. • VIDEO ADJUST setting for INPUT 3 when used as COMPONENT can be set independently. 12 32C540 12 CH → CH 3 Press VOL k/l to adjust the setting. P I CTURE 50 (PICTURE adjust screen)... color intensity To decrease color intensity BRIGHT To increase brightness To decrease brightness SHARP To increase sharpness To decrease sharpness COLOR TEMP. SHARP : CH a : CH s CH 5 Press VOL k/l to access the...
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...4 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to sound from the AUDIO OUTPUT Terminals. (See page 41). Audio Select H MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) This function allows reception of sports, shows, concerts, etc. CH VOL - Stereo broadcasts Live television broadcasts of stereo or bilingual... AUD I O AD JUST (AUDIO SELECT screen) AUD I O SEL ECT MTS : STEREO SPEAKER : ON FAO : OFF AUD I O ADJUST (AUDIO SELECT screen) 13 32C540 13 can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available. SAP broadcasts Television broadcast can obtain clearer sound by using the AUDIO OUTPUT...
...4 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to sound from the AUDIO OUTPUT Terminals. (See page 41). Audio Select H MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) This function allows reception of sports, shows, concerts, etc. CH VOL - Stereo broadcasts Live television broadcasts of stereo or bilingual... AUD I O AD JUST (AUDIO SELECT screen) AUD I O SEL ECT MTS : STEREO SPEAKER : ON FAO : OFF AUD I O ADJUST (AUDIO SELECT screen) 13 32C540 13 can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available. SAP broadcasts Television broadcast can obtain clearer sound by using the AUDIO OUTPUT...
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.... 12 STEREO ON A I R SAP ON A I R MONO Note: (CHANNEL call on , "SPEAKER" mode will not affect "FAO" mode. 14 32C540 14 To access the desired item, press CH a/s. TREBLE 0 An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving stereo broadcasts Current channel number "← ON AIR...response. To emphasize the right speaker's volume. Audio Select (Continued) H AUDIO ADJUST When the "E" mark is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo broadcast. TREBLE BASS BALANCE RESET Selected item TREBLE BASS BALANCE RESET VOL k button VOL l button To ...
.... 12 STEREO ON A I R SAP ON A I R MONO Note: (CHANNEL call on , "SPEAKER" mode will not affect "FAO" mode. 14 32C540 14 To access the desired item, press CH a/s. TREBLE 0 An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving stereo broadcasts Current channel number "← ON AIR...response. To emphasize the right speaker's volume. Audio Select (Continued) H AUDIO ADJUST When the "E" mark is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo broadcast. TREBLE BASS BALANCE RESET Selected item TREBLE BASS BALANCE RESET VOL k button VOL l button To ...
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... to move the "E" mark to exit. Pressing MUTE again will offer closed captions will be shown. • Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in TV programs and home videos to "OFF". 15 32C540 15 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 return the set to ensure that is a system which allows conversations, narration...
... to move the "E" mark to exit. Pressing MUTE again will offer closed captions will be shown. • Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in TV programs and home videos to "OFF". 15 32C540 15 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 return the set to ensure that is a system which allows conversations, narration...
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...-17 autoblock X autoblock Note: • MPAA RATING is restricted by TV station). 16 32C540 16 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. V V V - V V V - MPAA is only age-based. [2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES content based RATING AGE D (Sexually Suggestive Dialog) L (Adult Language) S V (Sexual (Violence) Situation) FV (Fantasy Violence) TV-Y (All children) V - TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) V - PG - - - - - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) H V-CHIP...
...-17 autoblock X autoblock Note: • MPAA RATING is restricted by TV station). 16 32C540 16 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. V V V - V V V - MPAA is only age-based. [2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES content based RATING AGE D (Sexually Suggestive Dialog) L (Adult Language) S V (Sexual (Violence) Situation) FV (Fantasy Violence) TV-Y (All children) V - TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) V - PG - - - - - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) H V-CHIP...
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... "L", "S", "V" are blocked. [3] ADDITIONAL MODE Besides "MPAA RATINGS" and "TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES", new ratings system's data can be downloaded when they become available. (See page 19.) 17 32C540 17 Setting only "TV-PG-V", "TV-14-V" or "TV-MA-V" will not clear lower settings. V- Make sure that the lower age rating... "TV-PG" does not change settings based on page 15. • Changing a...
... "L", "S", "V" are blocked. [3] ADDITIONAL MODE Besides "MPAA RATINGS" and "TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES", new ratings system's data can be downloaded when they become available. (See page 19.) 17 32C540 17 Setting only "TV-PG-V", "TV-14-V" or "TV-MA-V" will not clear lower settings. V- Make sure that the lower age rating... "TV-PG" does not change settings based on page 15. • Changing a...
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... "E" mark to "PARENT CONTROL". CH VOL - PARENT CONTROL V-CH I P BLOCK V I EW T I MER VOL VOL - + 4 Press VOL k/l to the V-CHIP select screen. (PARENT CONTROL screen) MPAA TV GU I DEL I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (b) MENU 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "PG", then press... AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT 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 18 32C540 18 If you set "PG" to select BLOCK.
... "E" mark to "PARENT CONTROL". CH VOL - PARENT CONTROL V-CH I P BLOCK V I EW T I MER VOL VOL - + 4 Press VOL k/l to the V-CHIP select screen. (PARENT CONTROL screen) MPAA TV GU I DEL I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (b) MENU 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "PG", then press... AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT 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 18 32C540 18 If you set "PG" to select BLOCK.
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S : ----- is not set "G" to BLOCK , all ratings and their contents are not blocked. [2] TV GUIDELINES 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING. 19 32C540 19 MPAA TV GU I DEL I NES DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF (V-CHIP select screen) TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 8 Enter a 4-digit SECRET No. V VVVV - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation...
S : ----- is not set "G" to BLOCK , all ratings and their contents are not blocked. [2] TV GUIDELINES 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING. 19 32C540 19 MPAA TV GU I DEL I NES DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF (V-CHIP select screen) TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 8 Enter a 4-digit SECRET No. V VVVV - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation...
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... start, if you watch a program containing "new rating system data", the DOWNLOAD screen will be an additional new rating system. MPAA TV GU I DEL I NES DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF MPAA TV GU I DEL I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 5 Enter a 4-digit secret No. will set up as follows. is finished. ...displayed. CH CH 3 Press VOL k/l to exit. • Downloading V-CHIP data 1 If you are not watching a program containing "new rating system data". 20 32C540 20 In that case, please set , skip to "DOWNLOAD". using the REMOTE KEYPAD. 123 456 789 ENTER 0 100 6 Press MENU to select "DOWNLOAD : ON...
... start, if you watch a program containing "new rating system data", the DOWNLOAD screen will be an additional new rating system. MPAA TV GU I DEL I NES DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF MPAA TV GU I DEL I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 5 Enter a 4-digit secret No. will set up as follows. is finished. ...displayed. CH CH 3 Press VOL k/l to exit. • Downloading V-CHIP data 1 If you are not watching a program containing "new rating system data". 20 32C540 20 In that case, please set , skip to "DOWNLOAD". using the REMOTE KEYPAD. 123 456 789 ENTER 0 100 6 Press MENU to select "DOWNLOAD : ON...
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English Ratings", then press VOL k/l. French Ratings" in step 2. VOL + CH MPAA TV GU I DEL I DUA L BLOCK MENU : RETURN (FRENCH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK screen) Note: • You are able to download up to "Cdn. I ND I V I NES Cdn . CH → ... 4 You can set the blocking pattern as follows. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to 4 different rating systems. 21 32C540 21
English Ratings", then press VOL k/l. French Ratings" in step 2. VOL + CH MPAA TV GU I DEL I DUA L BLOCK MENU : RETURN (FRENCH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK screen) Note: • You are able to download up to "Cdn. I ND I V I NES Cdn . CH → ... 4 You can set the blocking pattern as follows. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to 4 different rating systems. 21 32C540 21
