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...; Supplied Accessories 5 • Before Operating Your Television 5 • Antenna Connections 6 • Quick Reference Control Operation 7 - 9 • EZ SETUP during First Power On 10 • Demo Mode 11 • Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control 11 • Language 11 • Sleep Timer 12 • Video Adjust 12 - 13 • Audio Select 13 - 14 • MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 13 - 14 • Closed Caption 14 - 15 Page • Parent Control 15 - 25 • V-CHIP Block 15 - 22 • View Timer...
...; Supplied Accessories 5 • Before Operating Your Television 5 • Antenna Connections 6 • Quick Reference Control Operation 7 - 9 • EZ SETUP during First Power On 10 • Demo Mode 11 • Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control 11 • Language 11 • Sleep Timer 12 • Video Adjust 12 - 13 • Audio Select 13 - 14 • MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 13 - 14 • Closed Caption 14 - 15 Page • Parent Control 15 - 25 • V-CHIP Block 15 - 22 • View Timer...
27NS50 Operation Manual
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...® TVs and VCRs use energy both when they are on inspection, modification or recall that SHARP may adjust the picture and color to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are located at the factory. Ultimately, this OPERATION MANUAL so that you will reduce that you may be connected to your new SHARP television set . built for proper grounding and, in use less energy. Model No.: Serial No.: Important...
...® TVs and VCRs use energy both when they are on inspection, modification or recall that SHARP may adjust the picture and color to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are located at the factory. Ultimately, this OPERATION MANUAL so that you will reduce that you may be connected to your new SHARP television set . built for proper grounding and, in use less energy. Model No.: Serial No.: Important...
27NS50 Operation Manual
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... this television equipment where the cord will fit only one plug blade bigger than the other similar surface. This television equipment should use attachments not recommended by placing the television equipment on the marking label. For television equipment designed to operate from the type of power supplied to assure your obsolete outlet. As a safety feature, television equipment is provided. 9. Wall or shelf mounting should...
... this television equipment where the cord will fit only one plug blade bigger than the other similar surface. This television equipment should use attachments not recommended by placing the television equipment on the marking label. For television equipment designed to operate from the type of power supplied to assure your obsolete outlet. As a safety feature, television equipment is provided. 9. Wall or shelf mounting should...
27NS50 Operation Manual
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... replacement parts are covered by the operating instructions as opening or removing covers may expose you to lightning and power-line surges. 16. For added protection for service. 21. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as contact with respect to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. E. If an outside antenna system should be fatal. 17. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 15...
... replacement parts are covered by the operating instructions as opening or removing covers may expose you to lightning and power-line surges. 16. For added protection for service. 21. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as contact with respect to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. E. If an outside antenna system should be fatal. 17. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 15...
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... broadcast images when an FM tuner or radio is provided. Make sure that magnets, electric clocks, toys using the television, prepare the Remote Control To use the remote control, insert batteries first. Supplied Accessories Infrared Remote Control Part Number : RRMCG1324CESA Size AA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your thumbnail, pull up the slit as iron are kept well away from the wall outlet...
... broadcast images when an FM tuner or radio is provided. Make sure that magnets, electric clocks, toys using the television, prepare the Remote Control To use the remote control, insert batteries first. Supplied Accessories Infrared Remote Control Part Number : RRMCG1324CESA Size AA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your thumbnail, pull up the slit as iron are kept well away from the wall outlet...
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Antenna Connections Antennas • The antenna requirements for good color television reception are more specific instructions on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view all unscrambled channels using the converter's channel keys. A 75 ohm system is generally provided to a 75 ohm terminal through a 300-75 ohm ADAPTOR (not supplied). 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION • Use one of splitter, RF switch or combiner that can be required...
Antenna Connections Antennas • The antenna requirements for good color television reception are more specific instructions on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view all unscrambled channels using the converter's channel keys. A 75 ohm system is generally provided to a 75 ohm terminal through a 300-75 ohm ADAPTOR (not supplied). 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION • Use one of splitter, RF switch or combiner that can be required...
27NS50 Operation Manual
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... sound. • CLOSED CAPTION appears when sound is muted. Press again → Switch to external video INPUT 1 mode. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. E VIDEO/AUDIO IN 2 TERMINALS (VIDEO/AUDIO terminals are also provided on the rear.) E B C D Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. REMOTE KEYPAD Accesses any channel from keypad. Infrared Transmitter Window INPUT Press once → Switch to external video INPUT 2 mode. Quick Reference Control Operation L Location of the MENU screen. B VOLUME UP/DOWN (+) Increases sound. (-) Decreases sound. MENU...
... sound. • CLOSED CAPTION appears when sound is muted. Press again → Switch to external video INPUT 1 mode. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. E VIDEO/AUDIO IN 2 TERMINALS (VIDEO/AUDIO terminals are also provided on the rear.) E B C D Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. REMOTE KEYPAD Accesses any channel from keypad. Infrared Transmitter Window INPUT Press once → Switch to external video INPUT 2 mode. Quick Reference Control Operation L Location of the MENU screen. B VOLUME UP/DOWN (+) Increases sound. (-) Decreases sound. MENU...
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... time, it will be displayed. (On the Set) (Remote Control) POWER VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to select "ENGLISH", "SPANISH (ESPAÑOL)" or "FRENCH (FRANÇAIS)". (SELECT LANGUAGE mode) 3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access the EZ SETUP mode. 4 Press VOL (+). Please perform the following instructions before you press the power button. (1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5) (2) Connect the antenna cable to the TV set...
... time, it will be displayed. (On the Set) (Remote Control) POWER VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to select "ENGLISH", "SPANISH (ESPAÑOL)" or "FRENCH (FRANÇAIS)". (SELECT LANGUAGE mode) 3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access the EZ SETUP mode. 4 Press VOL (+). Please perform the following instructions before you press the power button. (1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5) (2) Connect the antenna cable to the TV set...
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...;AIS)". (LANGUAGE change mode) 6 Press MENU to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. The TV set will not be accessible without Remote Control • If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen when you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Authorized Servicer by calling 1-800-BE-SHARP for a replacement. (On the set) 9 CH 8 MENU Language L The language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can be set to exit. 10...
...;AIS)". (LANGUAGE change mode) 6 Press MENU to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. The TV set will not be accessible without Remote Control • If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen when you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Authorized Servicer by calling 1-800-BE-SHARP for a replacement. (On the set) 9 CH 8 MENU Language L The language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can be set to exit. 10...
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... brightness SHARP To increase sharpness To decrease sharpness FAVORITE COLOR To choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE. REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to "VIDEO ADJUST". → 3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access PICTURE adjust mode. (MAIN MENU screen) 4 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to select the desired mode. (Refer to factory preset levels. Sleep Timer L You can set the number of...
... brightness SHARP To increase sharpness To decrease sharpness FAVORITE COLOR To choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE. REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to "VIDEO ADJUST". → 3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access PICTURE adjust mode. (MAIN MENU screen) 4 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to select the desired mode. (Refer to factory preset levels. Sleep Timer L You can set the number of...
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... home videos as subscript on your TV screen as TV program schedule, weather forecast, etc.) that captions will appear next to hear stereo sound again. • Selecting MTS while in two modes: CAPTION and TEXT. "Closed Caption" is determined by manually switching to access CLOSED CAPTION setting mode. Actual channel number "← ON AIR" will be shown. • Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in the INPUT mode does not change the type of the picture. The [TEXT] mode displays...
... home videos as subscript on your TV screen as TV program schedule, weather forecast, etc.) that captions will appear next to hear stereo sound again. • Selecting MTS while in two modes: CAPTION and TEXT. "Closed Caption" is determined by manually switching to access CLOSED CAPTION setting mode. Actual channel number "← ON AIR" will be shown. • Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in the INPUT mode does not change the type of the picture. The [TEXT] mode displays...
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... and contents. • Since a TV program may use either "MODE" or "DATA". 5 Press VOL (+) or (-) to its previous condition. • Closed Caption may not be inappropriate for children under 13. MODE : DATA : 6 Press MENU to control TV usage based on older movie's data.Note: 10-18 27N-S50 15 15 6/1/00, 11:42 AM Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) L V-CHIP • This function...
... and contents. • Since a TV program may use either "MODE" or "DATA". 5 Press VOL (+) or (-) to its previous condition. • Closed Caption may not be inappropriate for children under 13. MODE : DATA : 6 Press MENU to control TV usage based on older movie's data.Note: 10-18 27N-S50 15 15 6/1/00, 11:42 AM Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) L V-CHIP • This function...
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...-14 - it must have its previous settings. Example 3 : Reset an Age-Based setting For "TV-14", select "BLOCK" for "AGE". MENU : RETURN : VIEW : BLOCK NOTE: • Content ratings can be modified but leave "AGE" blocked for "TV-MA" in addition to "TV-14". Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) Example 1.2 : Age-Based setting For "TV-G" select "BLOCK" for "AGE". Based setting For "TV-PG", "TV-14...
...-14 - it must have its previous settings. Example 3 : Reset an Age-Based setting For "TV-14", select "BLOCK" for "AGE". MENU : RETURN : VIEW : BLOCK NOTE: • Content ratings can be modified but leave "AGE" blocked for "TV-MA" in addition to "TV-14". Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) Example 1.2 : Age-Based setting For "TV-G" select "BLOCK" for "AGE". Based setting For "TV-PG", "TV-14...
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... set VIEW TIMER" steps and select "PARENT CONTROL VIEW TIMER" during step 3. IS INCORRECT" is chosen, "SECRET No. If the wrong SECRET No. Input the SECRET No. If you forget the SECRET No.) 1 Repeat "How to set ) 1 Turn on the VIEWING TIMER. is displayed. using the REMOTE KEYPAD, and the VIEW TIMER access screen will be displayed. again in approximately 30 seconds. 2 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. L To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the VIEW TIMER settings...
... set VIEW TIMER" steps and select "PARENT CONTROL VIEW TIMER" during step 3. IS INCORRECT" is chosen, "SECRET No. If the wrong SECRET No. Input the SECRET No. If you forget the SECRET No.) 1 Repeat "How to set ) 1 Turn on the VIEWING TIMER. is displayed. using the REMOTE KEYPAD, and the VIEW TIMER access screen will be displayed. again in approximately 30 seconds. 2 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. L To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the VIEW TIMER settings...
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CABLE channels: 1 (HRC and IRC mode only) 2 through 69. UHF: 14 through 125 (STD, HRC and IRC) 26-29 27N-S50 27 27 6/1/00, 11:44 AM NOTE: • Receivable channels of your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channel. 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to "SET UP". →...
CABLE channels: 1 (HRC and IRC mode only) 2 through 69. UHF: 14 through 125 (STD, HRC and IRC) 26-29 27N-S50 27 27 6/1/00, 11:44 AM NOTE: • Receivable channels of your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channel. 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to "SET UP". →...
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... (9) to move the " " mark to "CH → (CH SETTING mode) → MEMORY". 2.1 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access CH MEMORY. 2.2 Use CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) or REMOTE KEYPAD to select each desired channel to add or erase. The tuner will not add any higher channels. 2.3 Press MENU to access CH SEARCH mode. → → → (CH SETTING mode) START 2.1 Press VOL (+). or 2.3 Press VOL (+) to...
... (9) to move the " " mark to "CH → (CH SETTING mode) → MEMORY". 2.1 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access CH MEMORY. 2.2 Use CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) or REMOTE KEYPAD to select each desired channel to add or erase. The tuner will not add any higher channels. 2.3 Press MENU to access CH SEARCH mode. → → → (CH SETTING mode) START 2.1 Press VOL (+). or 2.3 Press VOL (+) to...
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... TV under these conditions, switch the BLUE SCREEN "OFF". • While VCR input mode is selected, the BLUE SCREEN will be shown on your TV even if the BLUE SCREEN is turned on. 29 26-29 27N-S50 29 6/1/00, 11:44 AM L BLUE SCREEN Automatically turns the screen blue if a broadcast signal is not received. 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or...
... TV under these conditions, switch the BLUE SCREEN "OFF". • While VCR input mode is selected, the BLUE SCREEN will be shown on your TV even if the BLUE SCREEN is turned on. 29 26-29 27N-S50 29 6/1/00, 11:44 AM L BLUE SCREEN Automatically turns the screen blue if a broadcast signal is not received. 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or...
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... AUDIO OUTPUT (R) To AUDIO OUTPUT (L) L To watch video material playback. • Press the Remote's INPUT to select VIDEO INPUT mode to which the video equipment you want to either the CH UP (8) on the television screen. Connecting video device equipped with the copyright law and that the power is turned off in order to prevent damage to playback is connected. • The external VIDEO INPUT mode will change as shown below, the material being played...
... AUDIO OUTPUT (R) To AUDIO OUTPUT (L) L To watch video material playback. • Press the Remote's INPUT to select VIDEO INPUT mode to which the video equipment you want to either the CH UP (8) on the television screen. Connecting video device equipped with the copyright law and that the power is turned off in order to prevent damage to playback is connected. • The external VIDEO INPUT mode will change as shown below, the material being played...
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... Picture Lines or Streaks in Picture Ghosts in Picture Picture Blurred Sound OK, Picture Poor Picture OK, Sound Poor No Picture or Sound Dark and Blank Picture External Electrical Noise Interfering with POWER button and then turn it in ? Change Closed Caption mode to "OFF"/ Energy Save mode to terminal on the back of VCR and Disk 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 ? Is antenna connected...
... Picture Lines or Streaks in Picture Ghosts in Picture Picture Blurred Sound OK, Picture Poor Picture OK, Sound Poor No Picture or Sound Dark and Blank Picture External Electrical Noise Interfering with POWER button and then turn it in ? Change Closed Caption mode to "OFF"/ Energy Save mode to terminal on the back of VCR and Disk 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 ? Is antenna connected...
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... subjected to obtain in-home service for the period(s) set forth below . Some states do not allow the exclusion of the seller nor any other person is necessary to the servicer. Model Specific Section Your Product Model Number & Description: 27N-S50, 27 inch Color Television (Be sure to the purchaser for parts or labor for this Product. The warranty period continues for an...
... subjected to obtain in-home service for the period(s) set forth below . Some states do not allow the exclusion of the seller nor any other person is necessary to the servicer. Model Specific Section Your Product Model Number & Description: 27N-S50, 27 inch Color Television (Be sure to the purchaser for parts or labor for this Product. The warranty period continues for an...