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... 31, 32 • Before Calling for Service 33 • Calling for Service 33 • Specifications 36 • Limited Warranty 47 B127 N1 1 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 ... 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 and French.
... 31, 32 • Before Calling for Service 33 • Calling for Service 33 • Specifications 36 • Limited Warranty 47 B127 N1 1 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 ... 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 and French.
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...reporting in particular, specifies that important operating and servicing instructions are located at the factory. Disposal of the National Electrical Code that SHARP may adjust the picture and color to give under the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act. We are now the owner of your ...required to your future reference. Model No.: Serial No.: IMPORTANT INFORMATION There are a risk of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user that you receive the greatest satisfaction and ...
...reporting in particular, specifies that important operating and servicing instructions are located at the factory. Disposal of the National Electrical Code that SHARP may adjust the picture and color to give under the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act. We are now the owner of your ...required to your future reference. Model No.: Serial No.: IMPORTANT INFORMATION There are a risk of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user that you receive the greatest satisfaction and ...
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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 ...consult your television and save these instructions before cleaning. 2. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should never be placed near the TV set or other similar surface. This television equipment should use . For television equipment designed to replace your personal safety. The 2-wire polarized plug will be...
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 ...consult your television and save these instructions before cleaning. 2. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should never be placed near the TV set or other similar surface. This television equipment should use . For television equipment designed to replace your personal safety. The 2-wire polarized plug will be...
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...-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 5 A 75-ohm system is a brief explanation of the type of the polarized plug. Supplied Accessories TV Infrared Remote Control RRMCG1324CESC Size AA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your thumbnail, pull up Battery Cover... • With your TV should be located in a place where free airflow will be restricted. • Any magnetic force may disturb the color picture. ...
...-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 5 A 75-ohm system is a brief explanation of the type of the polarized plug. Supplied Accessories TV Infrared Remote Control RRMCG1324CESC Size AA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your thumbnail, pull up Battery Cover... • With your TV should be located in a place where free airflow will be restricted. • Any magnetic force may disturb the color picture. ...
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...) Note: • Consult your TV on channel 3 or 4. A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna. When connecting the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the set for the type of these premium pay channels". Typically one of the scrambled channels. (Set your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for easy ...hookup. "B" position on the rear of internal circuit, etc.) CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION • A 75 ohm coaxial cable connector is used , it may cause...
...) Note: • Consult your TV on channel 3 or 4. A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna. When connecting the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the set for the type of these premium pay channels". Typically one of the scrambled channels. (Set your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for easy ...hookup. "B" position on the rear of internal circuit, etc.) CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION • A 75 ohm coaxial cable connector is used , it may cause...
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Press again → Off. VOLUME UP/DOWN (k) Increases sound. (l) Decreases sound. • Changes or selects the TV adjustments on -screen displays in Closed Caption mode. TV VOLUME UP/DOWN (k) Increases sound. (l) Decreases sound. Press twice → Switches to previous channel. DISPLAY Press →.... MUTE Press → Mutes sound. Press 3 times → Switches back to external video INPUT 1 mode. Note: • The TV set and remote control illustrations and the on On-Screen Displey. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. Press ...
Press again → Off. VOLUME UP/DOWN (k) Increases sound. (l) Decreases sound. • Changes or selects the TV adjustments on -screen displays in Closed Caption mode. TV VOLUME UP/DOWN (k) Increases sound. (l) Decreases sound. Press twice → Switches to previous channel. DISPLAY Press →.... MUTE Press → Mutes sound. Press 3 times → Switches back to external video INPUT 1 mode. Note: • The TV set and remote control illustrations and the on On-Screen Displey. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. Press ...
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... for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 8 will automatically increase when it appears.) If you turn on the TV set . (See pages 5, 6) (3) Plug in your region, please refer to pages 27-29 for the first time, it will... LANGUAGE screen) 2 Press CH a/s to select "ENGLISH", "ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)" or "FRANCAIS (FRENCH)". POWER VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) 1 Press the POWER button on the TV. If you want to access the EZ SETUP screen. To cancel EZ SETUP Press VOL l. (START) YES : VOL + NO : VO L - (EZ SETUP screen) P L E A S E ...
... for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 8 will automatically increase when it appears.) If you turn on the TV set . (See pages 5, 6) (3) Plug in your region, please refer to pages 27-29 for the first time, it will... LANGUAGE screen) 2 Press CH a/s to select "ENGLISH", "ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)" or "FRANCAIS (FRENCH)". POWER VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) 1 Press the POWER button on the TV. If you want to access the EZ SETUP screen. To cancel EZ SETUP Press VOL l. (START) YES : VOL + NO : VO L - (EZ SETUP screen) P L E A S E ...
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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 are not accessible without Remote Control • If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU ...screen by pressing MENU on the TV set for more than 3 seconds. Example: 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 are not accessible without Remote Control • If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU ...screen by pressing MENU on the TV set for more than 3 seconds. Example: DEMO mode display (On the Set) MENU button Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without the Remote Control. ...
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M REMAIN" during step 3. • While SLEEP TIMER is pressed twice. 5 minutes before shutting off the TV. • If you turn the POWER OFF, the SLEEP TIMER will be set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 1 Press MENU to ... steps and select "- - - 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, the screen prompts the time remaining for 4 seconds.
M REMAIN" during step 3. • While SLEEP TIMER is pressed twice. 5 minutes before shutting off the TV. • If you turn the POWER OFF, the SLEEP TIMER will be set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 1 Press MENU to ... steps and select "- - - 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, the screen prompts the time remaining for 4 seconds.
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... or stereo where available.) SAP sound: Second language, supplementary commentaries, etc. (SAP sound is monaural.) • If stereo sound is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo broadcast. in dynamic stereo sound. S L EEP T I MER V I DEO AD J UST AUD I O SE L ECT C LOSED CAP T I ... available. AUD I ON PARENT CONTROL ENERGY SAVE SET UP 3 Press VOL k/l to exit. Audio Select H MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) This function allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound. • You can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound.
... or stereo where available.) SAP sound: Second language, supplementary commentaries, etc. (SAP sound is monaural.) • If stereo sound is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo broadcast. in dynamic stereo sound. S L EEP T I MER V I DEO AD J UST AUD I O SE L ECT C LOSED CAP T I ... available. AUD I ON PARENT CONTROL ENERGY SAVE SET UP 3 Press VOL k/l to exit. Audio Select H MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) This function allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound. • You can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound.
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...→ 3 Press VOL k/l to access the CLOSED CAPTION setting screen. Pressing MUTE again will return the set CLOSED CAPTION • Your TV is equipped with your TV. • If any button is being received while viewing in two modes: CAPTION and TEXT. This does not necessarily indicate a problem with...occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to "OFF". 13 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 offer closed captions will be shown. • Closed Caption broadcast...
...→ 3 Press VOL k/l to access the CLOSED CAPTION setting screen. Pressing MUTE again will return the set CLOSED CAPTION • Your TV is equipped with your TV. • If any button is being received while viewing in two modes: CAPTION and TEXT. This does not necessarily indicate a problem with...occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to "OFF". 13 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 offer closed captions will be shown. • Closed Caption broadcast...
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... "NC-17", "X" also. 1. User setting G - - - - - Block table G not to block PG not to block age PG-13 not to control TV usage based on older movie's data.Note: • MPAA RATING Example 1: "PG-13" in the age-based rating is an older rating that contain information... about the program's MPAA rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. TV Parental Guidelines are restricted by age. All ages admitted. Some material may be encoded on FCC data. Some material may use either the...
... "NC-17", "X" also. 1. User setting G - - - - - Block table G not to block PG not to block age PG-13 not to control TV usage based on older movie's data.Note: • MPAA RATING Example 1: "PG-13" in the age-based rating is an older rating that contain information... about the program's MPAA rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. TV Parental Guidelines are restricted by age. All ages admitted. Some material may be encoded on FCC data. Some material may use either the...
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... items ("D", "L", "S", "V"), clear the V (block) from its previous settings after this. This will not clear lower settings. V- - This will automatically unblock everything. TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV - TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN Example 2.2 : Content Based setting Put a V in the "AGE" box. This will again automatically...
... items ("D", "L", "S", "V"), clear the V (block) from its previous settings after this. This will not clear lower settings. V- - This will automatically unblock everything. TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV - TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN Example 2.2 : Content Based setting Put a V in the "AGE" box. This will again automatically...
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is already set "PG" to BLOCK, "PG-13", "R", "NC-17" and "X" are automatically blocked. → → (PARENT CONTROL screen) MPAA TV GU I DEL 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 6 Press MENU to return to ...
is already set "PG" to BLOCK, "PG-13", "R", "NC-17" and "X" are automatically blocked. → → (PARENT CONTROL screen) MPAA TV GU I DEL 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 6 Press MENU to return to ...
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... . 8 When done, press MENU to return to V-CHIP selct screen. 9 Press MENU to select. → MPAA TV GU I DEL I NES DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF (V-CHIP select screen) AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA - - - - - : V I NPUT SECRET No . 1234 9 When done, press MENU to step 9....CH a/s to move the " " mark to the desired rating and then press VOL k/l to exit. (CONTENT RATING screen) AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - ---- Note: • If you set , enter a SECRET No. Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) 7 Press MENU, then "INPUT ...
... . 8 When done, press MENU to return to V-CHIP selct screen. 9 Press MENU to select. → MPAA TV GU I DEL I NES DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF (V-CHIP select screen) AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA - - - - - : V I NPUT SECRET No . 1234 9 When done, press MENU to step 9....CH a/s to move the " " mark to the desired rating and then press VOL k/l to exit. (CONTENT RATING screen) AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - ---- Note: • If you set , enter a SECRET No. Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) 7 Press MENU, then "INPUT ...
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... program containing "new rating system data", the DOWNLOAD screen will be displayed. Subsequently the new rating system will set up as follows. MPAA TV GU I DEL I P DATA (DOWNLOAD screen) 2 The DOWNLOAD screen will disappear, once downloading is already set up automatically. 1 Repeat ...MENU DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF 3 Press VOL k/l to step 6. In that case, please set , skip to select "DOWNLOAD : ON". MPAA TV GU I DEL I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 5 Enter a 4-digit secret No. is finished. Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)C(Conotnintiuneude)d) [3] Downloading additional rating ...
... program containing "new rating system data", the DOWNLOAD screen will be displayed. Subsequently the new rating system will set up as follows. MPAA TV GU I DEL I P DATA (DOWNLOAD screen) 2 The DOWNLOAD screen will disappear, once downloading is already set up automatically. 1 Repeat ...MENU DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF 3 Press VOL k/l to step 6. In that case, please set , skip to select "DOWNLOAD : ON". MPAA TV GU I DEL I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 5 Enter a 4-digit secret No. is finished. Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)C(Conotnintiuneude)d) [3] Downloading additional rating ...
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...) for each rating item by pressing CH a/s and VOL k/l if you can set additional rating mode (Example) Once downloading is complete, you select "Cdn. MPAA TV GU I DEL I DUAL BLOCK MENU : RETURN (ENGLISH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK screen) G : ----- 8+ : BLOCK 13+ : ----- 16+ : BLOCK 18+ : ----- English Ratings", then press VOL...
...) for each rating item by pressing CH a/s and VOL k/l if you can set additional rating mode (Example) Once downloading is complete, you select "Cdn. MPAA TV GU I DEL I DUAL BLOCK MENU : RETURN (ENGLISH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK screen) G : ----- 8+ : BLOCK 13+ : ----- 16+ : BLOCK 18+ : ----- English Ratings", then press VOL...
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... this case. 123 456 Note: 789 ENTER 0 100 I NPUT SECRET No . ∗∗∗∗ • If you configured. 23 V -CH I P HAS BEEN ACT I VATED TV-Y7 FV Note: • "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" will not be displayed if STATUS is OFF, VCHIP BLOCK will not operate.) MPAA... TV GU I DEL I NPUT SECRET No . 1234 • To temporarily cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK 1 "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" appears if you view a program with the same ...
... this case. 123 456 Note: 789 ENTER 0 100 I NPUT SECRET No . ∗∗∗∗ • If you configured. 23 V -CH I P HAS BEEN ACT I VATED TV-Y7 FV Note: • "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" will not be displayed if STATUS is OFF, VCHIP BLOCK will not operate.) MPAA... TV GU I DEL I NPUT SECRET No . 1234 • To temporarily cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK 1 "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" appears if you view a program with the same ...
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... CH s buttons 21 using the REMOTE KEYPAD and the V-CHIP select screen will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL k and CH s or on the TV set up a new one. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING, or 1 to 2 of [1] MPAA RATING, then "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed...
... CH s buttons 21 using the REMOTE KEYPAD and the V-CHIP select screen will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL k and CH s or on the TV set up a new one. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING, or 1 to 2 of [1] MPAA RATING, then "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed...
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...move the " " mark to "PARENT CONTROL". → 3 Press VOL k/l to access the PARENT CONTROL screen. 4 Press CH a/s to move the " " mark to control TV usage. V I EW I NG T I ME - -H - -M OF F T I ME - -H - -M STATUS : OFF STATUS (Select ON to activate VIEW TIMER) • How to... set from watching too much TV. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) H VIEW TIMER This function allows you to restrict TV viewing time and also allows you to "VIEW TIMER". → T I ME R V I DEO AD J UST AUD I O SE L ECT...
...move the " " mark to "PARENT CONTROL". → 3 Press VOL k/l to access the PARENT CONTROL screen. 4 Press CH a/s to move the " " mark to control TV usage. V I EW I NG T I ME - -H - -M OF F T I ME - -H - -M STATUS : OFF STATUS (Select ON to activate VIEW TIMER) • How to... set from watching too much TV. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) H VIEW TIMER This function allows you to restrict TV viewing time and also allows you to "VIEW TIMER". → T I ME R V I DEO AD J UST AUD I O SE L ECT...