27C540 Operation Manual
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...; Specifications 46 • Limited Warranty 57 B122 WJ 1 CONTENTS PAGE • IMPORTANT INFORMATION/IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-4 • Supplied Accessories 5 • Before Operating Your Television 5 • Antenna Connections 5, 6 • Quick Reference Control Operation 7 • EZ SETUP during First Use 8 • Demo Mode 9 • Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control 9 • Language 10 • Sleep Timer 10 • Video Adjust 11 • Audio Select 12, 13 MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 12 SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch 12 FAO (Fixed Audio Output...
...; Specifications 46 • Limited Warranty 57 B122 WJ 1 CONTENTS PAGE • IMPORTANT INFORMATION/IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-4 • Supplied Accessories 5 • Before Operating Your Television 5 • Antenna Connections 5, 6 • Quick Reference Control Operation 7 • EZ SETUP during First Use 8 • Demo Mode 9 • Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control 9 • Language 10 • Sleep Timer 10 • Video Adjust 11 • Audio Select 12, 13 MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 12 SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch 12 FAO (Fixed Audio Output...
27C540 Operation Manual
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... new SHARP television set . We sincerely hope that provides guidelines for proper color and sound, and has passed through the most stringent quality control tests at the rear of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be regulated due to the SHARP Family. DO NOT The lightning flash with the set . NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS...
... new SHARP television set . We sincerely hope that provides guidelines for proper color and sound, and has passed through the most stringent quality control tests at the rear of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be regulated due to the SHARP Family. DO NOT The lightning flash with the set . NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS...
27C540 Operation Manual
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... storm, or when it is damaged or frayed. Adjust only those controls that the television is grounded so as the original part. F. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with them might be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the operating instructions as this television equipment, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to grounding...
... storm, or when it is damaged or frayed. Adjust only those controls that the television is grounded so as the original part. F. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with them might be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the operating instructions as this television equipment, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to grounding...
27C540 Operation Manual
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... in TV broadcast images when an FM tuner or radio is provided. Antenna Connections Antennas • The antenna requirements for good color television reception are listening to economize power. (If the TV set . For this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is a flat "twin-lead" cable that magnets, electric clocks, toys using the television, prepare the Remote Control To use the remote control, insert batteries first. Insert two batteries (size "AA"). Make...
... in TV broadcast images when an FM tuner or radio is provided. Antenna Connections Antennas • The antenna requirements for good color television reception are listening to economize power. (If the TV set . For this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is a flat "twin-lead" cable that magnets, electric clocks, toys using the television, prepare the Remote Control To use the remote control, insert batteries first. Insert two batteries (size "AA"). Make...
27C540 Operation Manual
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... cable REAR OF TV B. When connecting the RF cable to the TV set A signal OUT IN splitter Cable TV Line B OUT (not IN supplied) Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) Note: • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for easy hookup. A. Since the signals of these channels is used , it may cause damage to your TV set. (The breaking of internal circuit, etc.) CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION...
... cable REAR OF TV B. When connecting the RF cable to the TV set A signal OUT IN splitter Cable TV Line B OUT (not IN supplied) Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) Note: • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for easy hookup. A. Since the signals of these channels is used , it may cause damage to your TV set. (The breaking of internal circuit, etc.) CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION...
27C540 Operation Manual
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..., CLOSED CAPTION appears if available. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR MENU Press → Accesses MAIN MENU. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. In CATV/DVD position, signals sent will be for TV and VCR control. INPUT Press → Switches to external video INPUT 3 mode or COMPONENT mode. Press 3 times → Switches to external video INPUT 1 mode. See page 41 . Press again → Restores sound. • When sound is safe to use...
..., CLOSED CAPTION appears if available. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR MENU Press → Accesses MAIN MENU. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. In CATV/DVD position, signals sent will be for TV and VCR control. INPUT Press → Switches to external video INPUT 3 mode or COMPONENT mode. Press 3 times → Switches to external video INPUT 1 mode. See page 41 . Press again → Restores sound. • When sound is safe to use...
27C540 Operation Manual
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... 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 manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 8 STOP START (EZ SETUP screen) PL EASE WA I T AUTO PROGRAMM I NG 125 STOP START 5 Once EZ SETUP is complete, the lowest channel number memorized will be difficult to PRESET when the broadcast signals are weak, the channel...
... 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 manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 8 STOP START (EZ SETUP screen) PL EASE WA I T AUTO PROGRAMM I NG 125 STOP START 5 Once EZ SETUP is complete, the lowest channel number memorized will be difficult to PRESET when the broadcast signals are weak, the channel...
27C540 Operation Manual
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Example: DEMO mode display (On the Set) MENU button Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without the Remote Control. Simply press and hold MENU on the TV set. • Some features of your Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set for a replacement. (On the Set) MENU button 9 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...
Example: DEMO mode display (On the Set) MENU button Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without the Remote Control. Simply press and hold MENU on the TV set. • Some features of your Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set for a replacement. (On the Set) MENU button 9 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...
27C540 Operation Manual
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... fixed audio output from external speakers by manually switching to fixed monaural mode. H SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch) This function turns the TV's internal speakers "ON" or "OFF" when listening to "MTS", "SPEAKER", "FAO" or "AUDIO ADJUST". CH VOL - With FAO, the TV's volume control is at "MTS" position. 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...
... fixed audio output from external speakers by manually switching to fixed monaural mode. H SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch) This function turns the TV's internal speakers "ON" or "OFF" when listening to "MTS", "SPEAKER", "FAO" or "AUDIO ADJUST". CH VOL - With FAO, the TV's volume control is at "MTS" position. 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...
27C540 Operation Manual
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... channel number "← ON AIR" will appear next to access the AUDIO ADJUST screen. You must switch the mode back to STEREO if you want to exit. Changing "SPEAKER" setting will automatically turn off. TREBLE BASS BALANCE RESET Selected item TREBLE BASS BALANCE RESET VOL k button VOL l button To increase treble response. To decrease treble response. To emphasize the left speaker's volume. in this case, sound is determined by the video...
... channel number "← ON AIR" will appear next to access the AUDIO ADJUST screen. You must switch the mode back to STEREO if you want to exit. Changing "SPEAKER" setting will automatically turn off. TREBLE BASS BALANCE RESET Selected item TREBLE BASS BALANCE RESET VOL k button VOL l button To increase treble response. To decrease treble response. To emphasize the left speaker's volume. in this case, sound is determined by the video...
27C540 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...
27C540 Operation Manual
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.... Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) • To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the secret No. (If you can cancel the VIEW TIMER settings or change the SECRET No. while "INPUT SECRET No." For the last 5 minutes, the remaining time will be displayed every minute. • "0 REMAIN" will be displayed. will be displayed for 10 seconds just before the VIEWING TIME expires. (On the Set) VOL k and CH a buttons VIEWING TIME 0H...
.... Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) • To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the secret No. (If you can cancel the VIEW TIMER settings or change the SECRET No. while "INPUT SECRET No." For the last 5 minutes, the remaining time will be displayed every minute. • "0 REMAIN" will be displayed. will be displayed for 10 seconds just before the VIEWING TIME expires. (On the Set) VOL k and CH a buttons VIEWING TIME 0H...
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... the instructions below to manually memorize the channel. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "AIR/CABLE", then press VOL k/l to the desired mode. CH → VOL - CH AIR CABLE STD CABLE HRC CABLE IRC CH 8 Press MENU to access the CH SETTING screen. A IR/ CABLE A IR 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...
... the instructions below to manually memorize the channel. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "AIR/CABLE", then press VOL k/l to the desired mode. CH → VOL - CH AIR CABLE STD CABLE HRC CABLE IRC CH 8 Press MENU to access the CH SETTING screen. A IR/ CABLE A IR 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...
27C540 Operation Manual
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... used. • The connection cables/cords can be obtained from IN 1 S-VIDEO terminal. • The IN 1 S-VIDEO terminal is used to play. • The external VIDEO INPUT mode will change as follows each time the INPUT button is pressed. Note: • When connecting video or audio equipment to the television, be sure that the power is turned off in memory, or by importing image signals. • The S-VIDEO terminal is for the video image only. Using the Video and Audio Input...
... used. • The connection cables/cords can be obtained from IN 1 S-VIDEO terminal. • The IN 1 S-VIDEO terminal is used to play. • The external VIDEO INPUT mode will change as follows each time the INPUT button is pressed. Note: • When connecting video or audio equipment to the television, be sure that the power is turned off in memory, or by importing image signals. • The S-VIDEO terminal is for the video image only. Using the Video and Audio Input...
27C540 Operation Manual
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... to the AUDIO LINE OUTPUT terminals on the TV. (3) Turn the TV set . The STEREO/MONO/ SAP, VOLUME, MUTE and FAO functions can be controlled via the television's remote control or directly on theTV itself.These terminals relay the audio signal of all programs being connected Pin plug x 2 Pin Plug Pin jack/Mini plug 40 See page 12. (5) Adjust the volume control on the TV and adjust the TV volume for connecting an external audio amplifier. Note...
... to the AUDIO LINE OUTPUT terminals on the TV. (3) Turn the TV set . The STEREO/MONO/ SAP, VOLUME, MUTE and FAO functions can be controlled via the television's remote control or directly on theTV itself.These terminals relay the audio signal of all programs being connected Pin plug x 2 Pin Plug Pin jack/Mini plug 40 See page 12. (5) Adjust the volume control on the TV and adjust the TV volume for connecting an external audio amplifier. Note...
27C540 Operation Manual
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... backward to the beginning of your Remote with a VCR Once you select channel 24, (1) Press REMOTE KEYPAD "2". (2) Press REMOTE KEYPAD "4". (3) Press ENTER. PLAY Press to playback a tape or disc. For detailed information on the use of the Cable TV converter Box refer to their operating manuals. • Using your television set at the factory to turn the VCR or DVD on the VCR. Operation of Universal Remote Control • Universal Remote Control With the purchase of the...
... backward to the beginning of your Remote with a VCR Once you select channel 24, (1) Press REMOTE KEYPAD "2". (2) Press REMOTE KEYPAD "4". (3) Press ENTER. PLAY Press to playback a tape or disc. For detailed information on the use of the Cable TV converter Box refer to their operating manuals. • Using your television set at the factory to turn the VCR or DVD on the VCR. Operation of Universal Remote Control • Universal Remote Control With the purchase of the...
27C540 Operation Manual
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... more than one remote code listed, due to changes in the remote codes from early to later model years, or due 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-
... more than one remote code listed, due to changes in the remote codes from early to later model years, or due 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-
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... brands have to try more than one remote code listed due to changes in the remote codes from early to identify a cable converter Setting Method. Operation of CATV converter, some models may have more than one code to CATV. (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 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100...
... brands have to try more than one remote code listed due to changes in the remote codes from early to identify a cable converter Setting Method. Operation of CATV converter, some models may have more than one code to CATV. (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 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100...
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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...
27C540 Operation Manual
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...will be free from Warranty Coverage (if any): Where to Obtain Service: What to Do to Obtain Service: 27C540, 27 inch Color Television (Be sure to have Proof of the seller nor any other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by Sharp and ...USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Some states do not allow the exclusion of two (2) years, with respect to the picture...
...will be free from Warranty Coverage (if any): Where to Obtain Service: What to Do to Obtain Service: 27C540, 27 inch Color Television (Be sure to have Proof of the seller nor any other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by Sharp and ...USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Some states do not allow the exclusion of two (2) years, with respect to the picture...