32C231 Operation Manual
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...; 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 AUDIO ADJUST 13 PAGE • Closed Caption 14 • Parent Control 15-25 V-CHIP Operation 15-22 VIEW TIMER 23-25 • Energy Save 26 • Set Up 27-33 EZ Setup...
...; 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 AUDIO ADJUST 13 PAGE • Closed Caption 14 • Parent Control 15-25 V-CHIP Operation 15-22 VIEW TIMER 23-25 • Energy Save 26 • Set Up 27-33 EZ Setup...
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... the TV's model and serial numbers in with ENERGY STAR ® models, it 's good for proper color and sound, and has passed through the most stringent quality control tests at the rear of electric shock to your new SHARP television set for outstanding quality, reliability and performance. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please read these instructions carefully, and keep them handy for your new SHARP Color Television set . PLEASE READ...
... the TV's model and serial numbers in with ENERGY STAR ® models, it 's good for proper color and sound, and has passed through the most stringent quality control tests at the rear of electric shock to your new SHARP television set for outstanding quality, reliability and performance. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Please read these instructions carefully, and keep them handy for your new SHARP Color Television set . PLEASE READ...
32C231 Operation Manual
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... power outlet. For television equipment designed to operate from the wall outlet before you are provided for later use and servicing. 1. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org CAUTION: Do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other similar surface. Use a damp cloth for its installation, use . Quick...
... power outlet. For television equipment designed to operate from the wall outlet before you are provided for later use and servicing. 1. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org CAUTION: Do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other similar surface. Use a damp cloth for its installation, use . Quick...
32C231 Operation Manual
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... fatal. 17. When the power cord or plug is grounded so as improper adjustment 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 to dangerous voltage or other hazards. 4 32C231(01-04) 4 3/27/03, 11:13 AM Dimension: 140mm x 215mm Adjust only those controls that have the same characteristics...
... fatal. 17. When the power cord or plug is grounded so as improper adjustment 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 to dangerous voltage or other hazards. 4 32C231(01-04) 4 3/27/03, 11:13 AM Dimension: 140mm x 215mm Adjust only those controls that have the same characteristics...
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... force may disturb the color picture. Make sure that can easily be attached to an AM broadcast, turn off . AM broadcast signals may appear in an area of connections that can be attached to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Supplied Accessories TV Infrared Remote Control RRMCG1324CESC Size AA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location • For...
... force may disturb the color picture. Make sure that can easily be attached to an AM broadcast, turn off . AM broadcast signals may appear in an area of connections that can be attached to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Supplied Accessories TV Infrared Remote Control RRMCG1324CESC Size AA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location • For...
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.../descrambler provided by the cable TV company. "A" position on installing cable TV, consult your cable TV company. A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna. A. Separate VHF/UHF Antenna REAR PANEL VHF UHF ANTENNA ANTENNA 300-ohm twin-lead 300-ohm twin-lead COMBINER (not supplied) IN OUT or 75-ohm coaxial cable NOTICE F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable F-type connector should be required. 6 32C231(05-06) 6 3/27...
.../descrambler provided by the cable TV company. "A" position on installing cable TV, consult your cable TV company. A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna. A. Separate VHF/UHF Antenna REAR PANEL VHF UHF ANTENNA ANTENNA 300-ohm twin-lead 300-ohm twin-lead COMBINER (not supplied) IN OUT or 75-ohm coaxial cable NOTICE F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable F-type connector should be required. 6 32C231(05-06) 6 3/27...
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... displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode. 32C231(07) 7 7 3/27/03, 11:13 AM Dimension: 140mm x 215mm REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR MENU Press → Accesses MAIN MENU. MUTE Press → Mutes sound. DISPLAY Press → Displays receiving channel for Channel Setting. • Moves the " E " mark on On-Screen Displey. Press again → Restores sound. • When sound is muted, CLOSED CAPTION appears if available. MENU Press → Accesses MAIN MENU. Infrared Transmitter Window INPUT Press → Switches to external video INPUT 1 mode...
... displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode. 32C231(07) 7 7 3/27/03, 11:13 AM Dimension: 140mm x 215mm REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR MENU Press → Accesses MAIN MENU. MUTE Press → Mutes sound. DISPLAY Press → Displays receiving channel for Channel Setting. • Moves the " E " mark on On-Screen Displey. Press again → Restores sound. • When sound is muted, CLOSED CAPTION appears if available. MENU Press → Accesses MAIN MENU. Infrared Transmitter Window INPUT Press → Switches to external video INPUT 1 mode...
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... information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 8 32C231(08-09) 8 3/27/03, 11:13 AM Dimension: 140mm x 215mm CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABL E. will be canceled. POWER VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) 1 Press the POWER button on the TV set . (See pages 5, 6) (3) Plug in the AC POWER cord to PRESET when the broadcast signals are weak, the channel cycle frequency is incorrect or frequency jamming is complete, the lowest channel number memorized will...
... information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 8 32C231(08-09) 8 3/27/03, 11:13 AM Dimension: 140mm x 215mm CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABL E. will be canceled. POWER VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) 1 Press the POWER button on the TV set . (See pages 5, 6) (3) Plug in the AC POWER cord to PRESET when the broadcast signals are weak, the channel cycle frequency is incorrect or frequency jamming is complete, the lowest channel number memorized will...
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... your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for more than 3 seconds. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press 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 32C231(08-09) 9 9 3/27/03, 11:13 AM Dimension: 140mm x 215mm Example: DEMO mode display (On the Set) MENU button Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control...
... your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for more than 3 seconds. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press 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 32C231(08-09) 9 9 3/27/03, 11:13 AM Dimension: 140mm x 215mm Example: DEMO mode display (On the Set) MENU button Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control...
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... time remaining will automatically reset. 10 32C231(10-11) 10 3/27/03, 11:13 AM Dimension: 140 X 215 mm MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I N Note: (SLEEP TIMER screen) • To turn off the SLEEP TIMER, repeat the above SLEEP TIMER steps and select "- - - to access the SLEEP TIMER screen. → 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...
... time remaining will automatically reset. 10 32C231(10-11) 10 3/27/03, 11:13 AM Dimension: 140 X 215 mm MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I N Note: (SLEEP TIMER screen) • To turn off the SLEEP TIMER, repeat the above SLEEP TIMER steps and select "- - - to access the SLEEP TIMER screen. → 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...
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... color tone. RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH 8/9 to move the "[" mark to adjust the setting. VOL + increases contrast VOL - to adjust other settings. P I CTURE 50 (PICTURE adjust screen) P I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) 4 Press CH 8/9 to select the desired adjustment item. (Refer to exit. Note: • VIDEO ADJUST setting, once set, is shared among AIR/CABLE, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, and INPUT 3 modes. • VIDEO ADJUST setting...
... color tone. RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH 8/9 to move the "[" mark to adjust the setting. VOL + increases contrast VOL - to adjust other settings. P I CTURE 50 (PICTURE adjust screen) P I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) 4 Press CH 8/9 to select the desired adjustment item. (Refer to exit. Note: • VIDEO ADJUST setting, once set, is shared among AIR/CABLE, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, and INPUT 3 modes. • VIDEO ADJUST setting...
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Stereo broadcasts Live television broadcasts of stereo or bilingual TV sound. • You can obtain clearer sound by manually switching to fixed monaural mode. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH 8/9 to move the "[" mark to "MTS" or "AUDIO ADJUST". You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available. MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack. (Monaural or stereo where available.) SAP sound: Second language...
Stereo broadcasts Live television broadcasts of stereo or bilingual TV sound. • You can obtain clearer sound by manually switching to fixed monaural mode. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH 8/9 to move the "[" mark to "MTS" or "AUDIO ADJUST". You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available. MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack. (Monaural or stereo where available.) SAP sound: Second language...
32C231 Operation Manual
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... BALANCE RESET VOL + button VOL - To emphasize the right speaker's volume. TREB L E 0 An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving stereo broadcasts Current channel number "← ON AIR" will appear next to exit. You must switch the mode back to STEREO if you want to access the AUDIO ADJUST screen. to hear stereo sound again. • Selecting MTS while receiving video signals from INPUT terminals does not change the type of sound; button...
... BALANCE RESET VOL + button VOL - To emphasize the right speaker's volume. TREB L E 0 An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving stereo broadcasts Current channel number "← ON AIR" will appear next to exit. You must switch the mode back to STEREO if you want to access the AUDIO ADJUST screen. to hear stereo sound again. • Selecting MTS while receiving video signals from INPUT terminals does not change the type of sound; button...
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... all the programs and videos will disappear momentarily. • If no TEXT broadcast is being received while viewing in two modes: CAPTION and TEXT. to access the CLOSED CAPTION setting screen. This does not necessarily indicate a problem with an internal Closed Caption decoder. 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...
... all the programs and videos will disappear momentarily. • If no TEXT broadcast is being received while viewing in two modes: CAPTION and TEXT. to access the CLOSED CAPTION setting screen. This does not necessarily indicate a problem with an internal Closed Caption decoder. 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...
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Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) • To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the SECRET No. Now you can cancel the VIEW TIMER settings or change the secret No. (If you forget the SECRET No.) 1 Repeat steps 1 to set simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed. • Notice of How to 4 of Remaining VIEWING TIME • For every 30 minute interval, the remaining time will be displayed. Press VOL +/-, and...
Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) • To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the SECRET No. Now you can cancel the VIEW TIMER settings or change the secret No. (If you forget the SECRET No.) 1 Repeat steps 1 to set simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed. • Notice of How to 4 of Remaining VIEWING TIME • For every 30 minute interval, the remaining time will be displayed. Press VOL +/-, and...
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... AUTO I NPUT CH / I NPUT I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) 3 Press VOL +/- to "SET UP". CH → CH MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I D SCREEN FORMAT (SET UP screen) 5 Press VOL +/- CABLE channels: 1 (HRC and IRC mode only) 2 through 69. UHF: 14 through 125 (STD, HRC and IRC) 28 32C231(27-28) 28 3/27/03, 11:14 AM Dimension...
... AUTO I NPUT CH / I NPUT I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) 3 Press VOL +/- to "SET UP". CH → CH MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I D SCREEN FORMAT (SET UP screen) 5 Press VOL +/- CABLE channels: 1 (HRC and IRC mode only) 2 through 69. UHF: 14 through 125 (STD, HRC and IRC) 28 32C231(27-28) 28 3/27/03, 11:14 AM Dimension...
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... for CABLE channels. • If you wish to register a new ID when all the available ID labels are assigned, delete a registered ID to enter a desired letter. CH/Input ID (Continued) 5 Use CH 8/9 or REMOTE KEYPAD to select each desired channel to select the first character. to select "ID" then press VOL + to label. to exit. CH CH ID : ____ RESET MENU...
... for CABLE channels. • If you wish to register a new ID when all the available ID labels are assigned, delete a registered ID to enter a desired letter. CH/Input ID (Continued) 5 Use CH 8/9 or REMOTE KEYPAD to select each desired channel to select the first character. to select "ID" then press VOL + to label. to exit. CH CH ID : ____ RESET MENU...
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... set to the highest channel stored in full compliance with Component video (Component Color) Output Terminals (Y, PB and PR) • To watch video material playback • Press the Remote's INPUT button to select the VIDEO INPUT mode for the video image only. AIR or CABLE INPUT 1 (IN 1) Rear INPUT 2 (IN 2) Front INPUT 3 (COMPONENT) (IN 3) Rear • When the AV cables are DVD compatible, allows you wish to play. • The external VIDEO INPUT mode will change as follows each time the INPUT button is for the video...
... set to the highest channel stored in full compliance with Component video (Component Color) Output Terminals (Y, PB and PR) • To watch video material playback • Press the Remote's INPUT button to select the VIDEO INPUT mode for the video image only. AIR or CABLE INPUT 1 (IN 1) Rear INPUT 2 (IN 2) Front INPUT 3 (COMPONENT) (IN 3) Rear • When the AV cables are DVD compatible, allows you wish to play. • The external VIDEO INPUT mode will change as follows each time the INPUT button is for the video...
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... X X X XXX X X X X Change Closed Caption mode to "OFF"/Energy Save mode to terminal on Part of the controls. X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Adjust COLOR control. Check the volume level. QUICK SERVICE CHECK LIST PROBLEM No Playback of 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 ? X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Is antenna connected to...
... X X X XXX X X X X Change Closed Caption mode to "OFF"/Energy Save mode to terminal on Part of the controls. X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Adjust COLOR control. Check the volume level. QUICK SERVICE CHECK LIST PROBLEM No Playback of 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 ? X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Is antenna connected to...
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... the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of purchase to the servicer. The Servicer will be free from Warranty Coverage (if any): Where to Obtain Service: What to Do to Obtain Service: 32C231, 32 inch Color Television (Be sure...
... the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of purchase to the servicer. The Servicer will be free from Warranty Coverage (if any): Where to Obtain Service: What to Do to Obtain Service: 32C231, 32 inch Color Television (Be sure...