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FRENCH is on page 9. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Service 40 • Limited Warranty 48 This operating manual includes basic operating instructions ... screen without Remote Control 11 • Language 11 • Sleep Timer 12 • Video Adjust 12 - 13 • Audio Select 13 - 14 • MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 13 - 14 • Equisound 13 - 14 • Closed Caption 14 - 15 • Parent Control 15 - 25 • V-CHIP Block 15 - 22 Page • View...
FRENCH is on page 9. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for Service 40 • Limited Warranty 48 This operating manual includes basic operating instructions ... screen without Remote Control 11 • Language 11 • Sleep Timer 12 • Video Adjust 12 - 13 • Audio Select 13 - 14 • MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 13 - 14 • Equisound 13 - 14 • Closed Caption 14 - 15 • Parent Control 15 - 25 • V-CHIP Block 15 - 22 Page • View...
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... million tons every year - WHAT IS ENERGY STAR® TVs and VCRs use energy both when they are on energy consumed by up to the SHARP Family. Americans spend more than $500 million a year in particular, specifies that SHARP may adjust the picture and color to your future reference....and has passed through the most stringent quality control tests at the rear of a SHARP Color Television - By using the REGISTRATION CARD packed in the space provided. We are pleased that energy "leakage" by TVs and VCRs when they are located at the factory. built for prompt warranty registration...
... million tons every year - WHAT IS ENERGY STAR® TVs and VCRs use energy both when they are on energy consumed by up to the SHARP Family. Americans spend more than $500 million a year in particular, specifies that SHARP may adjust the picture and color to your future reference....and has passed through the most stringent quality control tests at the rear of a SHARP Color Television - By using the REGISTRATION CARD packed in the space provided. We are pleased that energy "leakage" by TVs and VCRs when they are located at the factory. built for prompt warranty registration...
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... than those for good color television reception are unable to a terminal without tools (not supplied). Insert two batteries (size "AA"). Power Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hertz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. NOTE: • If the set will be used for... connections that can be finger tightened only. Antenna Connections Antennas • The antenna requirements for black & white television reception. For this TV set in an area of the room where cool adequate ventilation is plugged in, a slight current still flows, even with the POWER...
... than those for good color television reception are unable to a terminal without tools (not supplied). Insert two batteries (size "AA"). Power Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hertz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. NOTE: • If the set will be used for... connections that can be finger tightened only. Antenna Connections Antennas • The antenna requirements for black & white television reception. For this TV set in an area of the room where cool adequate ventilation is plugged in, a slight current still flows, even with the POWER...
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... cable to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR. • Some cable TV companies offer "premium pay channels are scrambled, a cable TV converter/descrambler is generally provided to the set signal splitter (not supplied) IN Cable TV Line Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) NOTE: • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for easy hookup. Typically one...
... cable to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR. • Some cable TV companies offer "premium pay channels are scrambled, a cable TV converter/descrambler is generally provided to the set signal splitter (not supplied) IN Cable TV Line Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) NOTE: • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for easy hookup. Typically one...
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... channel. (9) Selects next lower channel. • See pages 27 - 29 for four seconds. Press again → Switch back to the TV. TV-CATV MODE SELECT SWITCH In TV position, sends power and channel select commands (Channel up/down and Random Access buttons) to the original...in some instances where a VCR or Cable Converter Box requires an "enter" command after selecting channels, when using these buttons. (See pages 30 - 31) POWER TV VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH DISPLAY Press → Displays receiving ...
... channel. (9) Selects next lower channel. • See pages 27 - 29 for four seconds. Press again → Switch back to the TV. TV-CATV MODE SELECT SWITCH In TV position, sends power and channel select commands (Channel up/down and Random Access buttons) to the original...in some instances where a VCR or Cable Converter Box requires an "enter" command after selecting channels, when using these buttons. (See pages 30 - 31) POWER TV VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH DISPLAY Press → Displays receiving ...
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... 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. (See pages 5 - 6) (3) Plug in an area when the broadcasting signals are weak or multiple stations are received on the same channel. ...EZ SETUP during First Power On L When you turn on the TV. The SELECT LANGUAGE mode will be displayed. (On the Set) (Remote Control) POWER VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU 2 Press CH UP (8) ...
... 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. (See pages 5 - 6) (3) Plug in an area when the broadcasting signals are weak or multiple stations are received on the same channel. ...EZ SETUP during First Power On L When you turn on the TV. The SELECT LANGUAGE mode will be displayed. (On the Set) (Remote Control) POWER VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU 2 Press CH UP (8) ...
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...h a n three seconds both CH UP (8) and DOWN (9) on the TV set. (On the set) Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without the Remote Control. If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Authorized Servicer by calling 1-800-BE-SHARP for a replacement. (On the set) Language L The language for more ...about the TV set, press and hold for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can still access most settings ...
...h a n three seconds both CH UP (8) and DOWN (9) on the TV set. (On the set) Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without the Remote Control. If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Authorized Servicer by calling 1-800-BE-SHARP for a replacement. (On the set) Language L The language for more ...about the TV set, press and hold for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can still access most settings ...
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Sleep Timer L You can set the number of minutes for your TV to automatically turn off the Sleep Timer, repeat the above SLEEP TIMER steps and select "- - - REMAIN" during step 3. • While Sleep Timer is active, the... tones greenish To make 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. VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press...
Sleep Timer L You can set the number of minutes for your TV to automatically turn off the Sleep Timer, repeat the above SLEEP TIMER steps and select "- - - REMAIN" during step 3. • While Sleep Timer is active, the... tones greenish To make 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. VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press...
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L INTERNAL SPEAKER SWITCH This function turns the TV's internal speakers "ON" or "OFF" when listening to sound from external speakers by using the AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS on page 35. 1 Press MENU to access ... the AUDIO SELECT setting. 6 Press MENU to exit. VOL UP (+) increase contrast VOL DOWN (-) decrease contrast Audio Select L MTS (MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND) This circuit allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound. L EQUISOUND This function keeps the volume level constant during program changes and commercial breaks. Video Adjust (Continued) 5 Press VOL (+) or...
L INTERNAL SPEAKER SWITCH This function turns the TV's internal speakers "ON" or "OFF" when listening to sound from external speakers by using the AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS on page 35. 1 Press MENU to access ... the AUDIO SELECT setting. 6 Press MENU to exit. VOL UP (+) increase contrast VOL DOWN (-) decrease contrast Audio Select L MTS (MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND) This circuit allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound. L EQUISOUND This function keeps the volume level constant during program changes and commercial breaks. Video Adjust (Continued) 5 Press VOL (+) or...
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...in 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. can be received in dynamic stereo sound. • SAP broadcasts Television... the mode back to STEREO if you to view conversations, narration, and sound effects in the INPUT mode does not change the type of the TV programs. 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...
...in 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. can be received in dynamic stereo sound. • SAP broadcasts Television... the mode back to STEREO if you to view conversations, narration, and sound effects in the INPUT mode does not change the type of the TV programs. 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...
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... MUTE again will disappear momentarily. • When viewing in TEXT mode, if no TEXT broadcast is restricted by age and contents. • Since a TV program may use either "MODE" or "DATA". 5 Press VOL (+) or (-) to exit. PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Closed Caption (Continued) 4 Press CH... UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to either the MPAA rating or the TV Guidelines you to "OFF". Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. This does not necessarily indicate a problem with your children from watching violence...
... MUTE again will disappear momentarily. • When viewing in TEXT mode, if no TEXT broadcast is restricted by age and contents. • Since a TV program may use either "MODE" or "DATA". 5 Press VOL (+) or (-) to exit. PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Closed Caption (Continued) 4 Press CH... UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to either the MPAA rating or the TV Guidelines you to "OFF". Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. This does not necessarily indicate a problem with your children from watching violence...
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... will automatically unblock everything. Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) • MPAA RATING (Example) Example 1. AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 ----- ---- TV-PG - TV-14 - MENU : RETURN : VIEW : BLOCK 16 10-18 32N-S350 16 5/25/00, 1:14 PM Example 2. This will ...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 Only) y x Content Base D L S V...
... will automatically unblock everything. Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) • MPAA RATING (Example) Example 1. AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 ----- ---- TV-PG - TV-14 - MENU : RETURN : VIEW : BLOCK 16 10-18 32N-S350 16 5/25/00, 1:14 PM Example 2. This will ...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 Only) y x Content Base D L S V...
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... GUIDELINES," new ratings systems data can be blocked. This will automatically block the higher age ratings "TV-PG", "TV-14", "TV-MA" and "TV-G". TV-14 - AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG - TV-14 - Please note that the lower age rating "TV-PG" did not change from its content settings individually set to be downloaded when they become available...
... GUIDELINES," new ratings systems data can be blocked. This will automatically block the higher age ratings "TV-PG", "TV-14", "TV-MA" and "TV-G". TV-14 - AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG - TV-14 - Please note that the lower age rating "TV-PG" did not change from its content settings individually set to be downloaded when they become available...
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... move the " GUIDELINES". TV-14 - TV-14 - TV-PG - TV-Y7 ---- TV-MA - - TV-PG - MENU : RETURN : VIEW : BLOCK (TV GUIDELINES mode) 5 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " to the desired rating and then press VOL (+) or (-) to TV GUIDES mode. 7 Repeat ... to select either "BLOCK" or unblock → TV-PG AGE D L S V FV BLOCK BLOCK MENU : RETURN 6 Press MENU to return to select. → AGE D L S V FV TV-Y ----- TV-G ----- TV-MA - - TV-Y7 ---- Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) [2] TV GUIDELINES 1 Repeat steps 1 - 3 of [1] MPAA...
... move the " GUIDELINES". TV-14 - TV-14 - TV-PG - TV-Y7 ---- TV-MA - - TV-PG - MENU : RETURN : VIEW : BLOCK (TV GUIDELINES mode) 5 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " to the desired rating and then press VOL (+) or (-) to TV GUIDES mode. 7 Repeat ... to select either "BLOCK" or unblock → TV-PG AGE D L S V FV BLOCK BLOCK MENU : RETURN 6 Press MENU to return to select. → AGE D L S V FV TV-Y ----- TV-G ----- TV-MA - - TV-Y7 ---- Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) [2] TV GUIDELINES 1 Repeat steps 1 - 3 of [1] MPAA...
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... No." Additional mode (DOWNLOAD) There will be an additional new rating system. will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL (+) and CH DOWN (9) on the TV set simultaneously until the message "INPUT SECRET No." Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) L To change or have forgotten your Secret No., clear the original Secret...
... No." Additional mode (DOWNLOAD) There will be an additional new rating system. will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL (+) and CH DOWN (9) on the TV set simultaneously until the message "INPUT SECRET No." Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) L To change or have forgotten your Secret No., clear the original Secret...
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...access "VIEW TIMER". (The secret No. will be displayed.) (PARENT CONTROL mode) 6 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to prevent your children from watching too much TV. "INPUT SECRET No." Press the VOL (+) or (-) to turn ON the "VIEWING TIMER". (If STATUS is OFF, VIEW TIMER is to select "VIEWING TIME" and... function is not operated) → 8 Press MENU. If this secret No. VIEWING TIME (an accumulative timer: counts only the time duration acquired while the TV is on.) • VIEWING TIME can be set from 30M (30 minutes) to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals. OFF TIME (Restricts...
...access "VIEW TIMER". (The secret No. will be displayed.) (PARENT CONTROL mode) 6 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to prevent your children from watching too much TV. "INPUT SECRET No." Press the VOL (+) or (-) to turn ON the "VIEWING TIMER". (If STATUS is OFF, VIEW TIMER is to select "VIEWING TIME" and... function is not operated) → 8 Press MENU. If this secret No. VIEWING TIME (an accumulative timer: counts only the time duration acquired while the TV is on.) • VIEWING TIME can be set from 30M (30 minutes) to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals. OFF TIME (Restricts...
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... SECRET No., the VIEW TIMER access screen is canceled. L To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the VIEW TIMER settings. (SECRET No. will turn TV off in this case. Input the SECRET No. again in this case. Press VOL (+) or (-), and "INPUT SECRET No." For example, they wish.... NOTE: • When you do nothing, the TV will be displayed. If the wrong SECRET No. again in approximately 30 seconds. 2 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. If the wrong SECRET No. is displayed...
... SECRET No., the VIEW TIMER access screen is canceled. L To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the VIEW TIMER settings. (SECRET No. will turn TV off in this case. Input the SECRET No. again in this case. Press VOL (+) or (-), and "INPUT SECRET No." For example, they wish.... NOTE: • When you do nothing, the TV will be displayed. If the wrong SECRET No. again in approximately 30 seconds. 2 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. If the wrong SECRET No. is displayed...
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... a level that consumes approximately 20 percent less energy than when the feature is turned on the environment. Now you lower the power consumption of your TV set which in brightness will be less noticeable under low room lighting conditions. 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN... displayed for four seconds. When this feature is turned off. 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 displayed.
... a level that consumes approximately 20 percent less energy than when the feature is turned on the environment. Now you lower the power consumption of your TV set which in brightness will be less noticeable under low room lighting conditions. 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN... displayed for four seconds. When this feature is turned off. 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 displayed.
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... (-). 7 Once EZ SETUP is completed, the lowest channel number memorized will automatically increase when it appears.) If you can preset your TV to the desired channels for the broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No. will be canceled. REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU (MAIN MENU screen) (SET UP mode...
... (-). 7 Once EZ SETUP is completed, the lowest channel number memorized will automatically increase when it appears.) If you can preset your TV to the desired channels for the broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No. will be canceled. REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU (MAIN MENU screen) (SET UP mode...
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...-31 32N-S350 27 27 5/25/00, 1:15 PM 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.
...-31 32N-S350 27 27 5/25/00, 1:15 PM 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.