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PAGE • Audio Select 12 MTS (MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND 12 • Closed Caption 13 • Parent Control 14 - 24 V-CHIP 14 - 21 VIEW TIMER 22 - 24 • Energy Save 24 • Set Up... 38 • Specifications 39 • Limited Warranty 51 B189 WJ1 FRENCH is on page 45 - 49. SPANISH is on page 40 - 44. COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 25C340 L OPERATION MANUAL L CONTENTS PAGE • Important Information 2, 3 • Important Safeguards 3, 4 • Supplied Accessories 5 • Before Operating Your Television 5 • Antenna Connections 5, 6 • Quick Reference ...
PAGE • Audio Select 12 MTS (MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND 12 • Closed Caption 13 • Parent Control 14 - 24 V-CHIP 14 - 21 VIEW TIMER 22 - 24 • Energy Save 24 • Set Up... 38 • Specifications 39 • Limited Warranty 51 B189 WJ1 FRENCH is on page 45 - 49. SPANISH is on page 40 - 44. COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 25C340 L OPERATION MANUAL L CONTENTS PAGE • Important Information 2, 3 • Important Safeguards 3, 4 • Supplied Accessories 5 • Before Operating Your Television 5 • Antenna Connections 5, 6 • Quick Reference ...
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...The exclamation point within a triangle is tuned and adjusted for your purchase. Use the REGISTRATION CARD packed in case of the TV. WARRANTY This is to assure that you will promptly receive any safety notification on inspection, modification or recall that any unauthorized ... user's authority to environment considerations. The numbers are in the space provided. We are pleased that you are a risk of a SHARP Color Television - Welcome to the point of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for outstanding quality, reliability and performance. We sincerely...
...The exclamation point within a triangle is tuned and adjusted for your purchase. Use the REGISTRATION CARD packed in case of the TV. WARRANTY This is to assure that you will promptly receive any safety notification on inspection, modification or recall that any unauthorized ... user's authority to environment considerations. The numbers are in the space provided. We are pleased that you are a risk of a SHARP Color Television - Welcome to the point of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for outstanding quality, reliability and performance. We sincerely...
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...with care. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. 5. for example, near the TV set or other heavy items. • To prevent fire, never place any type of power supplied to your home, consult your television dealer or local...operate your television and save these instructions before cleaning. 2. 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. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL...
...with care. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. 5. for example, near the TV set or other heavy items. • To prevent fire, never place any type of power supplied to your home, consult your television dealer or local...operate your television and save these instructions before cleaning. 2. 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. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL...
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... in a place where free airflow will not be received due to fit, contact an electrician. Insert two batteries (size "AA"). VOL TV A Infrared Remote Control/Part Number RRMCGA035WJSB Size AA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your thumbnail, pull...the slit as during a vacation, unplug the set from this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is located near the TV and both radio and TV broadcasts are more important than those for good color television reception are being received. Should it fail to the interference of ...
... in a place where free airflow will not be received due to fit, contact an electrician. Insert two batteries (size "AA"). VOL TV A Infrared Remote Control/Part Number RRMCGA035WJSB Size AA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your thumbnail, pull...the slit as during a vacation, unplug the set from this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is located near the TV and both radio and TV broadcasts are more important than those for good color television reception are being received. Should it fail to the interference of ...
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.../descrambler is generally provided to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR on the rear of the TV set A signal OUT IN splitter Cable TV Line B (not OUT IN supplied) Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) Note: • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for easy hookup. Since the signals of utilizing the converter/descrambler provided...
.../descrambler is generally provided to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR on the rear of the TV set A signal OUT IN splitter Cable TV Line B (not OUT IN supplied) Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) Note: • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for easy hookup. Since the signals of utilizing the converter/descrambler provided...
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.... In CATV/DVD position, sends power and channel select commands to external video INPUT 2 mode. INPUT Press → Switch to the original TV mode. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. Press 3 times → Switch back to external video INPUT 1 mode. Quick Reference Control ...using these buttons. (See page 29.) VOLUME UP/DOWN (+) Increases sound. (-) Decreases sound. • In menu mode, changes or selects the TV adjustments. Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. The channels can program your favorite programs by using the 4 categories A, B, C and ...
.... In CATV/DVD position, sends power and channel select commands to external video INPUT 2 mode. INPUT Press → Switch to the original TV mode. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. Press 3 times → Switch back to external video INPUT 1 mode. Quick Reference Control ...using these buttons. (See page 29.) VOLUME UP/DOWN (+) Increases sound. (-) Decreases sound. • In menu mode, changes or selects the TV adjustments. Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. The channels can program your favorite programs by using the 4 categories A, B, C and ...
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... SETUP mode) P L E A S E WA I T A U T O P ROGR AMM I S S E L EC T : CH8 / 9 SET : VOL + / - EZ SETUP during First Power On L When you turn on the TV. The tuner will be displayed. (On the Set) (Remote Control) POWER 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to select "ENGLISH", "SPANISH (ESPAÑOL)" or "FRENCH... (FRANÇAIS)". The SELECT LANGUAGE mode will automatically search for the broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No. Please refer to pages 26 - 28 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING....
... SETUP mode) P L E A S E WA I T A U T O P ROGR AMM I S S E L EC T : CH8 / 9 SET : VOL + / - EZ SETUP during First Power On L When you turn on the TV. The tuner will be displayed. (On the Set) (Remote Control) POWER 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to select "ENGLISH", "SPANISH (ESPAÑOL)" or "FRENCH... (FRANÇAIS)". The SELECT LANGUAGE mode will automatically search for the broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No. Please refer to pages 26 - 28 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING....
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... without Remote Control • If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen when you lost your TV set will go into DEMO mode and briefly explain the various features. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press both MENU or CH UP... (8) and DOWN (9) on the TV set. • Some features of your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for more about the TV set . Example: DEMO mode display (On the Set) or MENU button CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) buttons From...
... without Remote Control • If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen when you lost your TV set will go into DEMO mode and briefly explain the various features. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press both MENU or CH UP... (8) and DOWN (9) on the TV set. • Some features of your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for more about the TV set . Example: DEMO mode display (On the Set) or MENU button CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) buttons From...
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... on-screen at regular intervals or when the remote's Display key is active, the time remaining will be set a sleep time of minutes for your TV to automatically turn off . 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access TIMER SET mode. → VOL VOL - + S L EEP T I MER V I DEO...
... on-screen at regular intervals or when the remote's Display key is active, the time remaining will be set a sleep time of minutes for your TV to automatically turn off . 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access TIMER SET mode. → VOL VOL - + S L EEP T I MER V I DEO...
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... Repeat steps 4 to 5 to adjust other settings. 7 Press MENU to access PICTURE adjust mode. PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) 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... skin tones purplish COLOR To increase color intensity To decrease color intensity BRIGHT To increase brightness To decrease brightness SHARP To increase sharpness To decrease sharpness FAVORITE COLOR RESET To choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE. To return all adjustments to factory ...
... Repeat steps 4 to 5 to adjust other settings. 7 Press MENU to access PICTURE adjust mode. PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) 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... skin tones purplish COLOR To increase color intensity To decrease color intensity BRIGHT To increase brightness To decrease brightness SHARP To increase sharpness To decrease sharpness FAVORITE COLOR RESET To choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE. To return all adjustments to factory ...
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... hear. • You can obtain clearer sound by the video source. 12 in the INPUT mode does not change the type of stereo or bilingual TV sound. 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to hear stereo sound again. .... (Monaural or stereo where available.) SAP sound: Second language, supplementary commentaries, etc. (SAP sound is monaural.) L If stereo sound is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo broadcast. 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...
... hear. • You can obtain clearer sound by the video source. 12 in the INPUT mode does not change the type of stereo or bilingual TV sound. 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to hear stereo sound again. .... (Monaural or stereo where available.) SAP sound: Second language, supplementary commentaries, etc. (SAP sound is monaural.) L If stereo sound is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo broadcast. 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...
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...button is independent of the picture. Note: • If a broadcast has CLOSED CAPTION and the MUTE button is equipped with your TV screen as TV program schedule, weather forecast, etc.) that captions will be shown. • Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in two modes: ... caption. This does not necessarily indicate a problem with an internal Closed Caption decoder. Closed Caption L HOW TO SET CLOSED CAPTION • Your TV is pressed, the set enters [CAPTION] mode automatically. "Closed Caption" is being received, for the " " symbol to access CLOSED CAPTION setting...
...button is independent of the picture. Note: • If a broadcast has CLOSED CAPTION and the MUTE button is equipped with your TV screen as TV program schedule, weather forecast, etc.) that captions will be shown. • Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in two modes: ... caption. This does not necessarily indicate a problem with an internal Closed Caption decoder. Closed Caption L HOW TO SET CLOSED CAPTION • Your TV is pressed, the set enters [CAPTION] mode automatically. "Closed Caption" is being received, for the " " symbol to access CLOSED CAPTION setting...
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... - PARENTAL STRONGLY CAUTIONED. X Rating is an older rating that is only age based ratings. [2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES y x content base E age base RATING TV-Y (All children) TV-Y7 (Direct to prevent your children from watching violence or sexual scenes that contain information about the program's... block the high ratings "R", "NC-17", "X" also. 1. NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. "R" in the age based RATING is restricted by TV station). 14 R BLOCK NC-17 BLOCK X BLOCK 2. V V V FV (Fantasy Violence) - This function is blocked, this will automatically block ...
... - PARENTAL STRONGLY CAUTIONED. X Rating is an older rating that is only age based ratings. [2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES y x content base E age base RATING TV-Y (All children) TV-Y7 (Direct to prevent your children from watching violence or sexual scenes that contain information about the program's... block the high ratings "R", "NC-17", "X" also. 1. NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. "R" in the age based RATING is restricted by TV station). 14 R BLOCK NC-17 BLOCK X BLOCK 2. V V V FV (Fantasy Violence) - This function is blocked, this will automatically block ...
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... D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - ---- ---- - Example 2.1 : Content Based setting For "TV-PG", "TV-14" and "TV-MA" select unblocked for "AGE". This will automatically block the higher ratings "TV-14-V" and "TV-MA-V" ("TV14" and "TV-MA" for only "V" (Violence). Please note that with these settings blocking does NOT occur. V VVVV - AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I EW...
... D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - ---- ---- - Example 2.1 : Content Based setting For "TV-PG", "TV-14" and "TV-MA" select unblocked for "AGE". This will automatically block the higher ratings "TV-14-V" and "TV-MA-V" ("TV14" and "TV-MA" for only "V" (Violence). Please note that with these settings blocking does NOT occur. V VVVV - AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I EW...
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... press VOL (+) or (-) to select. FV : BLOCK MENU : RETURN (CONTENT RATING mode) AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - ---- CH CH MP A A T V GU I DE L I NES DOWN L OAD : OF F STATUS : OFF 3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to TV GUIDES mode. MENU : RETURN (TV GUIDELINES mode) 5 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " to the desired content...
... press VOL (+) or (-) to select. FV : BLOCK MENU : RETURN (CONTENT RATING mode) AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - ---- CH CH MP A A T V GU I DE L I NES DOWN L OAD : OF F STATUS : OFF 3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to TV GUIDES mode. MENU : RETURN (TV GUIDELINES mode) 5 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " to the desired content...
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.... 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to 2 of mode. 19 French Ratings" in step 2. I ND I V I NES Cdn . CH VOL VOL - + CH C : ----- MPAA TV GU I DEL I DUAL BLOCK MENU : RETURN (FRENCH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK mode) Note: • In additional mode Including two types (English mode, French mode), altogether you select...
.... 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to 2 of mode. 19 French Ratings" in step 2. I ND I V I NES Cdn . CH VOL VOL - + CH C : ----- MPAA TV GU I DEL I DUAL BLOCK MENU : RETURN (FRENCH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK mode) Note: • In additional mode Including two types (English mode, French mode), altogether you select...
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will be displayed. I VATED Note: TV-Y7 FV • "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" will not be displayed if you watch the program with Program Rating data as same as you change ...
will be displayed. I VATED Note: TV-Y7 FV • "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" will not be displayed if you watch the program with Program Rating data as same as you change ...
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...) 3 Press MENU two times to change the V-CHIP BLOCK setting. (Secret No. will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL (+) and CH DOWN (9) on the TV set up a new one. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of [1] MPAA RATING, or 1 to 3 of the V-CHIP BLOCK. I NPUT SECRET No . ∗∗∗∗ L If you...
...) 3 Press MENU two times to change the V-CHIP BLOCK setting. (Secret No. will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL (+) and CH DOWN (9) on the TV set up a new one. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of [1] MPAA RATING, or 1 to 3 of the V-CHIP BLOCK. I NPUT SECRET No . ∗∗∗∗ L If you...
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... "VIEW TIMER". I ME 5H 0 0M S T A TUS : ON 8 Press MENU. CH → VOL - "INPUT SECRET No." OFF TIME (Restricts TV watching after the VIEWING TIME reaches zero.) • OFF TIME can be displayed. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) L VIEW TIMER This function allows you to restrict... TV viewing time and also allows you to access "VIEW TIMER". VOL + CH S L EEP T I MER V I DEO AD J UST AUD I O SE L ECT C LOSED CAP T I ME...
... "VIEW TIMER". I ME 5H 0 0M S T A TUS : ON 8 Press MENU. CH → VOL - "INPUT SECRET No." OFF TIME (Restricts TV watching after the VIEWING TIME reaches zero.) • OFF TIME can be displayed. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) L VIEW TIMER This function allows you to restrict... TV viewing time and also allows you to access "VIEW TIMER". VOL + CH S L EEP T I MER V I DEO AD J UST AUD I O SE L ECT C LOSED CAP T I ME...
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... 0 0M S T A TUS : ON I NPUT SECRET No . ---- a blue screen message "TIME OVER" will appear. When you do nothing, the TV will be displayed. L To cancel the VIEW TIMER (While the TV set is OFF but the VIEW TIMER is registered. 1 2 3 456 789 → ENTER 0 100 Example • To restrict anybody from... watching the TV for 5 hours, after watching the TV for 30 minutes, then turn off for 2 hours, your settings would look like this case. is set VIEW TIMER" steps and select ...
... 0 0M S T A TUS : ON I NPUT SECRET No . ---- a blue screen message "TIME OVER" will appear. When you do nothing, the TV will be displayed. L To cancel the VIEW TIMER (While the TV set is OFF but the VIEW TIMER is registered. 1 2 3 456 789 → ENTER 0 100 Example • To restrict anybody from... watching the TV for 5 hours, after watching the TV for 30 minutes, then turn off for 2 hours, your settings would look like this case. is set VIEW TIMER" steps and select ...