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ENERGY STAR® is on page 8, 32. registered trademark. 6931 MEN1 0-9 27N-S50 2.1 1 6/1/00, 11:41 AM As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Service 31 - 32 • Limited Warranty 35 This operating manual... 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 23 ...
ENERGY STAR® is on page 8, 32. registered trademark. 6931 MEN1 0-9 27N-S50 2.1 1 6/1/00, 11:41 AM As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Service 31 - 32 • Limited Warranty 35 This operating manual... 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 23 ...
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... modification or recall that provides guidelines for consumers. Every SHARP Color Television set . We sincerely hope that you will help reduce the burning of the parts, service and labor warranty applicable to the point of cable entry as practical." 2 0-9 27N-S50 2.1 2 6/1/00, 11:41 AM Model No.: Serial...shall be required to tell the user that energy "leakage" by five million tons every year - If every American family replaced their TVs and VCRs with the appliance. By using the REGISTRATION CARD packed in with arrowhead within a triangle is to assure that you will...
... modification or recall that provides guidelines for consumers. Every SHARP Color Television set . We sincerely hope that you will help reduce the burning of the parts, service and labor warranty applicable to the point of cable entry as practical." 2 0-9 27N-S50 2.1 2 6/1/00, 11:41 AM Model No.: Serial...shall be required to tell the user that energy "leakage" by five million tons every year - If every American family replaced their TVs and VCRs with the appliance. By using the REGISTRATION CARD packed in with arrowhead within a triangle is to assure that you will...
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... will not be used for a long period, such as during a vacation, unplug the set from this TV set is plugged in, a slight current still flows, even with the e/d marks inside the compartment. 0-9 27N-S50 2.1 5 5 6/1/00, 11:41 AM AM broadcast signals may not be received due to remove the ... Your Television Location • For normal operation, your thumbnail, pull up the slit as indicated by the arrow to the interference of the TV. Power Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hertz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. Make sure that magnets, electric clocks, toys using ...
... will not be used for a long period, such as during a vacation, unplug the set from this TV set is plugged in, a slight current still flows, even with the e/d marks inside the compartment. 0-9 27N-S50 2.1 5 5 6/1/00, 11:41 AM AM broadcast signals may not be received due to remove the ... Your Television Location • For normal operation, your thumbnail, pull up the slit as indicated by the arrow to the interference of the TV. Power Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hertz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. Make sure that magnets, electric clocks, toys using ...
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... diagrams if you connect an outdoor antenna. The F-type connector should be required. 6 0-9 27N-S50 2.1 6 6/1/00, 11:41 AM A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna. Typically one of the scrambled channels. (Set your TV on installing cable TV, consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for black & white television reception. One possible method of the...
... diagrams if you connect an outdoor antenna. The F-type connector should be required. 6 0-9 27N-S50 2.1 6 6/1/00, 11:41 AM A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna. Typically one of the scrambled channels. (Set your TV on installing cable TV, consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for black & white television reception. One possible method of the...
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...→ Switch to external video INPUT 1 mode. Press again → Removes display. • Temporarily displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode. 0-9 27N-S50 2.1 7 7 6/1/00, 11:41 AM E VIDEO/AUDIO IN 2 TERMINALS (VIDEO/AUDIO terminals are also provided on the rear.) E B C D ...UP/DOWN (8) Selects next higher channel. VOLUME UP/DOWN (+) Increases sound. (-) Decreases sound. • In menu mode, changes or selects the TV adjustments. B VOLUME UP/DOWN (+) Increases sound. (-) Decreases sound. Press again → Off. Press again → Restores sound. • ...
...→ Switch to external video INPUT 1 mode. Press again → Removes display. • Temporarily displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode. 0-9 27N-S50 2.1 7 7 6/1/00, 11:41 AM E VIDEO/AUDIO IN 2 TERMINALS (VIDEO/AUDIO terminals are also provided on the rear.) E B C D ...UP/DOWN (8) Selects next higher channel. VOLUME UP/DOWN (+) Increases sound. (-) Decreases sound. • In menu mode, changes or selects the TV adjustments. B VOLUME UP/DOWN (+) Increases sound. (-) Decreases sound. Press again → Off. Press again → Restores sound. • ...
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... or on the Remote Control to turn on SETUP. Please perform the following instructions before you turn on the TV. If you want to stop the EZ SETUP process once it has started, press VOL (-) and it appears.) If you want to SETUP again, please ... memorize all channels in your region, please refer to page 28 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL MEMORY. 10 10-18 27N-S50 10 6/1/00, 11:42 AM The SELECT LANGUAGE mode will be displayed. will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels. To cancel EZ SETUP Press VOL (-). (EZ...
... or on the Remote Control to turn on SETUP. Please perform the following instructions before you turn on the TV. If you want to stop the EZ SETUP process once it has started, press VOL (-) and it appears.) If you want to SETUP again, please ... memorize all channels in your region, please refer to page 28 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL MEMORY. 10 10-18 27N-S50 10 6/1/00, 11:42 AM The SELECT LANGUAGE mode will be displayed. will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels. To cancel EZ SETUP Press VOL (-). (EZ...
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... 8 MENU Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without the Remote Control. If you press both CH UP (8) and DOWN (9) on the TV set. • Some features of 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 more about the...; If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen when you lost your TV set will not be set to exit. 10-18 27N-S50 11 11 6/1/00, 11:42 AM DEMO Mode • To quickly learn more t h a n three seconds both CH UP ...
... 8 MENU Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without the Remote Control. If you press both CH UP (8) and DOWN (9) on the TV set. • Some features of 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 more about the...; If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen when you lost your TV set will not be set to exit. 10-18 27N-S50 11 11 6/1/00, 11:42 AM DEMO Mode • To quickly learn more t h a n three seconds both CH UP ...
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Sleep Timer L You can set the number 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... 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 To choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE. Video Adjust Description of 30, 60, ...RESET To return all adjustments to the diagram below.) (PICTURE adjust mode) 12 10-18 27N-S50 12 6/1/00, 11:42 AM
Sleep Timer L You can set the number 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... 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 To choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE. Video Adjust Description of 30, 60, ...RESET To return all adjustments to the diagram below.) (PICTURE adjust mode) 12 10-18 27N-S50 12 6/1/00, 11:42 AM
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...) You can be received with an internal Closed Caption decoder. REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU (MAIN MENU screen) 14 10-18 27N-S50 14 (CLOSED CAPTION setting mode) 6/1/00, 11:42 AM Actual channel number "← ON AIR" will be shown. • Closed Caption broadcast can... two modes: CAPTION and TEXT. For each mode, two channels are available, CH1 and CH2: The [CAPTION] mode subscripts dialogues and commentaries of TV dramas and news programs while allowing clear view of sports, shows, concerts, etc. NOTE: • Once MONO mode is equipped with either MAIN...
...) You can be received with an internal Closed Caption decoder. REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU (MAIN MENU screen) 14 10-18 27N-S50 14 (CLOSED CAPTION setting mode) 6/1/00, 11:42 AM Actual channel number "← ON AIR" will be shown. • Closed Caption broadcast can... two modes: CAPTION and TEXT. For each mode, two channels are available, CH1 and CH2: The [CAPTION] mode subscripts dialogues and commentaries of TV dramas and news programs while allowing clear view of sports, shows, concerts, etc. NOTE: • Once MONO mode is equipped with either MAIN...
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... broadcast, the closed captions will return the set enters [CAPTION] mode automatically. MPAA is pressed, the set to control TV usage based on older movie's data.Note: 10-18 27N-S50 15 15 6/1/00, 11:42 AM All ages admitted. Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) L V-CHIP • This function... allows you to restrict TV programs and also allows you should adjust both for complete control. [1] MPAA RATING RATING G PG ...
... broadcast, the closed captions will return the set enters [CAPTION] mode automatically. MPAA is pressed, the set to control TV usage based on older movie's data.Note: 10-18 27N-S50 15 15 6/1/00, 11:42 AM All ages admitted. Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) L V-CHIP • This function... allows you to restrict TV programs and also allows you should adjust both for complete control. [1] MPAA RATING RATING G PG ...
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... : BLOCK 16 10-18 27N-S50 16 6/1/00, 11:42 AM AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 ----- ---- TV-MA - - "PG-13" in the age-based RATING is only age-based ratings. [2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES RATING TV-Y (All children) E TV-Y7 (Direct to Older Children) Age TV-G (General Base Audience) D TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) TV-MA (Mature Audience...
... : BLOCK 16 10-18 27N-S50 16 6/1/00, 11:42 AM AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 ----- ---- TV-MA - - "PG-13" in the age-based RATING is only age-based ratings. [2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES RATING TV-Y (All children) E TV-Y7 (Direct to Older Children) Age TV-G (General Base Audience) D TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) TV-MA (Mature Audience...
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....) 10-18 27N-S50 17 17 6/1/00, 11:42 AM Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) Example 1.2 : Age-Based setting For "TV-G" select "BLOCK" for "TV-MA" in addition to "TV-14". TV-MA - - TV-G TV-PG ----- - TV-MA - - Please note that with these settings, blocking does NOT occur if a program is rated only "TV-MA"; TV-Y7 ---- AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG...
....) 10-18 27N-S50 17 17 6/1/00, 11:42 AM Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) Example 1.2 : Age-Based setting For "TV-G" select "BLOCK" for "TV-MA" in addition to "TV-14". TV-MA - - TV-G TV-PG ----- - TV-MA - - Please note that with these settings, blocking does NOT occur if a program is rated only "TV-MA"; TV-Y7 ---- AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG...
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...mode) AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG - TV-MA - - " mark to "TV 3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access TV GUIDELINES mode. 4 To change CONTENT SETTING, press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " GUIDELINES". TV-PG - TV-MA - - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) [2] TV GUIDELINES 1 Repeat steps 1 - 3 of...TV GUIDELINES mode) 5 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " to the desired content and then press VOL (+) or (-) to select either "BLOCK" or unblock → TV-PG AGE D L S V FV BLOCK BLOCK MENU : RETURN 6 Press MENU to return to exit. 19-25 27N-S50...
...mode) AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG - TV-MA - - " mark to "TV 3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access TV GUIDELINES mode. 4 To change CONTENT SETTING, press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " GUIDELINES". TV-PG - TV-MA - - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) [2] TV GUIDELINES 1 Repeat steps 1 - 3 of...TV GUIDELINES mode) 5 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " to the desired content and then press VOL (+) or (-) to select either "BLOCK" or unblock → TV-PG AGE D L S V FV BLOCK BLOCK MENU : RETURN 6 Press MENU to return to exit. 19-25 27N-S50...
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... BLOCK has been activated ], then "INPUT SECRET No." VOL + CH 9 8 VOL(+) / CH DOWN(9) 3 Press MENU two times to exit. 19-25 27N-S50 21 21 6/1/00, 11:43 AM Subsequently the new rating system will be displayed. will set up as follows. is registered.) 1 Repeat steps 1 - 3 ...L If you intend to move the " "DOWNLOAD". Additional mode (DOWNLOAD) There will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL (+) and CH DOWN (9) on the TV set ) - disappears. (On the set simultaneously until the message "INPUT SECRET No." " mark to 3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to "DOWNLOAD : ON". 4 ...
... BLOCK has been activated ], then "INPUT SECRET No." VOL + CH 9 8 VOL(+) / CH DOWN(9) 3 Press MENU two times to exit. 19-25 27N-S50 21 21 6/1/00, 11:43 AM Subsequently the new rating system will be displayed. will set up as follows. is registered.) 1 Repeat steps 1 - 3 ...L If you intend to move the " "DOWNLOAD". Additional mode (DOWNLOAD) There will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL (+) and CH DOWN (9) on the TV set ) - disappears. (On the set simultaneously until the message "INPUT SECRET No." " mark to 3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to "DOWNLOAD : ON". 4 ...
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...is OFF, VIEW TIMER is on.) • VIEWING TIME can be set from 30M (30 minutes) to control TV usage. For each selection, press the VOL (+) or (-) to set VIEW TIMER. 1 Press MENU to access ..."STATUS". "INPUT SECRET No." Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) L VIEW TIMER This function allows you to restrict TV viewing time and also allows you to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals. will be set from ...) in 30 minutes intervals. OFF TIME (Restricts TV watching after the VIEWING TIME reaches zero.) • OFF TIME can be displayed. 19-25 27N-S50 23 23 6/1/00, 11:43 AM
...is OFF, VIEW TIMER is on.) • VIEWING TIME can be set from 30M (30 minutes) to control TV usage. For each selection, press the VOL (+) or (-) to set VIEW TIMER. 1 Press MENU to access ..."STATUS". "INPUT SECRET No." Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) L VIEW TIMER This function allows you to restrict TV viewing time and also allows you to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals. will be set from ...) in 30 minutes intervals. OFF TIME (Restricts TV watching after the VIEWING TIME reaches zero.) • OFF TIME can be displayed. 19-25 27N-S50 23 23 6/1/00, 11:43 AM
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... SECRET No., the VIEW TIMER access screen is chosen, "SECRET No. is set) 1 Turn on the VIEWING TIMER. will be displayed. 24 19-25 27N-S50 24 6/1/00, 11:43 AM 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. (SECRET No. will be displayed. L To cancel the VIEW TIMER (While the TV set is OFF but the VIEW TIMER is registered) 1 Repeat "How to set VIEW TIMER" steps and select "PARENT CONTROL VIEW TIMER" during step 3. using...
... SECRET No., the VIEW TIMER access screen is chosen, "SECRET No. is set) 1 Turn on the VIEWING TIMER. will be displayed. 24 19-25 27N-S50 24 6/1/00, 11:43 AM 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. (SECRET No. will be displayed. L To cancel the VIEW TIMER (While the TV set is OFF but the VIEW TIMER is registered) 1 Repeat "How to set VIEW TIMER" steps and select "PARENT CONTROL VIEW TIMER" during step 3. using...
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... No." is turned off. VOL + CH 9 8 VOL(+) / CH DOWN(9) Energy Save L This feature lets you lower the power consumption of the TV to exit. 19-25 27N-S50 25 25 6/1/00, 11:43 AM When this feature is turned on the environment. REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU (MAIN MENU... just before the VIEWING TIME is displayed. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER Continued) 2 Press and hold both VOL (+) and CH DOWN (9) on the TV set simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is completed. (On the set which in brightness will be displayed for four seconds.
... No." is turned off. VOL + CH 9 8 VOL(+) / CH DOWN(9) Energy Save L This feature lets you lower the power consumption of the TV to exit. 19-25 27N-S50 25 25 6/1/00, 11:43 AM When this feature is turned on the environment. REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU (MAIN MENU... just before the VIEWING TIME is displayed. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER Continued) 2 Press and hold both VOL (+) and CH DOWN (9) on the TV set simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is completed. (On the set which in brightness will be displayed for four seconds.
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... (+) or (-) to the desired channels for the broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No. To cancel EZ SETUP Press VOL (-). 7 Once EZ SETUP is completed, the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed. (EZ SETUP mode) 26 26-29 27N-S50 26 6/1/00, 11:44 AM Search will be canceled. will automatically... to stop the EZ SETUP process once it has started, press VOL (-). The tuner will automatically increase when it appears.) If you can preset your TV to access EZ SETUP mode. (CH SETTING mode) 6 Press VOL (+).
... (+) or (-) to the desired channels for the broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No. To cancel EZ SETUP Press VOL (-). 7 Once EZ SETUP is completed, the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed. (EZ SETUP mode) 26 26-29 27N-S50 26 6/1/00, 11:44 AM Search will be canceled. will automatically... to stop the EZ SETUP process once it has started, press VOL (-). The tuner will automatically increase when it appears.) If you can preset your TV to access EZ SETUP mode. (CH SETTING mode) 6 Press VOL (+).
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... SETTING mode) (AIR/CABLE mode) 8 Press MENU to exit. Set Up (Continued) L CHANNEL SETTING If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your TV set are: AIR channels: VHF: 2 through 13. UHF: 14 through 125 (STD, HRC and IRC) 26-29 27N-S50 27 27 6/1/00, 11:44 AM
... SETTING mode) (AIR/CABLE mode) 8 Press MENU to exit. Set Up (Continued) L CHANNEL SETTING If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your TV set are: AIR channels: VHF: 2 through 13. UHF: 14 through 125 (STD, HRC and IRC) 26-29 27N-S50 27 27 6/1/00, 11:44 AM
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... CH MEMORY. 2.2 Use CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) or REMOTE KEYPAD to select each desired channel to add or erase. Set Up (Continued) L Saving broadcast TV channels into the TV's memory. The tuner will not add any higher channels. 2.3 Press MENU to access CH SEARCH mode. → → → (CH SETTING mode) START... to "CH SEARCH", then press VOL (+) or (-) to exit. (START) (STOP) (CH SEARCH mode) L Adding weak or additional channels or erasing unwanted channels from the TV's memory. 28 26-29 27N-S50 28 6/1/00, 11:44 AM STOP 2.2 Press VOL (-).
... CH MEMORY. 2.2 Use CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) or REMOTE KEYPAD to select each desired channel to add or erase. Set Up (Continued) L Saving broadcast TV channels into the TV's memory. The tuner will not add any higher channels. 2.3 Press MENU to access CH SEARCH mode. → → → (CH SETTING mode) START... to "CH SEARCH", then press VOL (+) or (-) to exit. (START) (STOP) (CH SEARCH mode) L Adding weak or additional channels or erasing unwanted channels from the TV's memory. 28 26-29 27N-S50 28 6/1/00, 11:44 AM STOP 2.2 Press VOL (-).