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... for Service 35 • Specifications 36 • Limited Warranty 47 A542 WJ 1 SPANISH is a U.S. 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 AUDIO ADJUST 13...
... for Service 35 • Specifications 36 • Limited Warranty 47 A542 WJ 1 SPANISH is a U.S. 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 AUDIO ADJUST 13...
32US50 Operation Manual
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.... WARRANTY This is intended to tell the user that SHARP may adjust the picture and color to 75 percent. Model No.: Serial No.: IMPORTANT INFORMATION There are on inspection, modification or recall that important operating and servicing instructions are off. FIRST - DO NOT The lightning flash with ENERGY STAR ® models, it 's good for your purchase. If every American family replaced their TVs and VCRs with...
.... WARRANTY This is intended to tell the user that SHARP may adjust the picture and color to 75 percent. Model No.: Serial No.: IMPORTANT INFORMATION There are on inspection, modification or recall that important operating and servicing instructions are off. FIRST - DO NOT The lightning flash with ENERGY STAR ® models, it 's good for your purchase. If every American family replaced their TVs and VCRs with...
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... proper ventilation is equipped with care. Do not place this television equipment where the cord will fit only one plug blade bigger than the other similar surface. Television equipment and cart combination should use . Disposal of power supplied to replace your personal safety. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should be blocked by persons walking on it...
... proper ventilation is equipped with care. Do not place this television equipment where the cord will fit only one plug blade bigger than the other similar surface. Television equipment and cart combination should use . Disposal of power supplied to replace your personal safety. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should be blocked by persons walking on it...
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... such power lines or circuits. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as to grounding electrodes, and requirements for service. 21. Adjust only those controls that have the same characteristics as improper adjustment of the National Electrical Code provides information with them might be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by following conditions: A. When the television equipment exhibits a distinct change...
... such power lines or circuits. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as to grounding electrodes, and requirements for service. 21. Adjust only those controls that have the same characteristics as improper adjustment of the National Electrical Code provides information with them might be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by following conditions: A. When the television equipment exhibits a distinct change...
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... (size "AA"). Make sure that are being received. Power Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. Should it fail to interference from the TV set in an area of connections that magnets, electric clocks, toys using the television, prepare the Remote Control To use the remote control, insert batteries first. Antenna Connections Antennas • The antenna requirements for good color television...
... (size "AA"). Make sure that are being received. Power Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. Should it fail to interference from the TV set in an area of connections that magnets, electric clocks, toys using the television, prepare the Remote Control To use the remote control, insert batteries first. Antenna Connections Antennas • The antenna requirements for good color television...
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...-ohm coaxial cable REAR OF TV B. When connecting the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the set A signal OUT IN splitter Cable TV Line B OUT (not IN supplied) Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) Note: • Consult your cable TV company. Typically one of the following two diagrams when connecting to an outdoor antenna. "A" position on installing cable TV, consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for normal viewing of...
...-ohm coaxial cable REAR OF TV B. When connecting the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the set A signal OUT IN splitter Cable TV Line B OUT (not IN supplied) Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) Note: • Consult your cable TV company. Typically one of the following two diagrams when connecting to an outdoor antenna. "A" position on installing cable TV, consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for normal viewing of...
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...Returns to external video INPUT 2 mode. VOLUME UP/DOWN (k) Increases sound. (l) Decreases sound. • Changes or selects the TV adjustments on the MENU screens. Press twice → Switches to previous channel. See page 34. Press again → Removes display. • Temporarily displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode. 7 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR VOLUME UP/DOWN (k) Increases sound. (l) Decreases sound. Infrared Transmitter Window INPUT Press → Switches to the original TV mode. TV MENU Press → Accesses MAIN MENU. MENU Press → Accesses MAIN MENU...
...Returns to external video INPUT 2 mode. VOLUME UP/DOWN (k) Increases sound. (l) Decreases sound. • Changes or selects the TV adjustments on the MENU screens. Press twice → Switches to previous channel. See page 34. Press again → Removes display. • Temporarily displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode. 7 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR VOLUME UP/DOWN (k) Increases sound. (l) Decreases sound. Infrared Transmitter Window INPUT Press → Switches to the original TV mode. TV MENU Press → Accesses MAIN MENU. MENU Press → Accesses MAIN MENU...
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... or frequency jamming is complete, the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed. 2 Note: • If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in the AC POWER cord to access the EZ SETUP screen. 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 your region, please refer to page 27 on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. • It may be canceled.
... or frequency jamming is complete, the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed. 2 Note: • If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in the AC POWER cord to access the EZ SETUP screen. 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 your region, please refer to page 27 on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. • It may be canceled.
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... the Set) MENU button Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without the Remote Control. If you lost your Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set. Demo Mode • To learn more than 3 seconds. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set. • Some features of your TV set are not accessible without Remote Control • If you misplaced your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service...
... the Set) MENU button Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without the Remote Control. If you lost your Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set. Demo Mode • To learn more than 3 seconds. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set. • Some features of your TV set are not accessible without Remote Control • If you misplaced your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service...
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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) 4 Press CH a/s to select the desired adjustment item. (Refer to the diagram below.) PICTURE TINT COLOR BRIGHT P I CTURE 50 6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to adjust the setting. VOL k increases contrast VOL l decreases contrast 7 Press MENU to access the PICTURE adjust screen. RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels. 1 Press...
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) 4 Press CH a/s to select the desired adjustment item. (Refer to the diagram below.) PICTURE TINT COLOR BRIGHT P I CTURE 50 6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to adjust the setting. VOL k increases contrast VOL l decreases contrast 7 Press MENU to access the PICTURE adjust screen. RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels. 1 Press...
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... stereo sound. MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack. (Monaural or stereo where available.) SAP sound: Second language, supplementary commentaries, etc. (SAP sound is monaural.) • If stereo sound is at "MTS" position. SAP broadcasts Television broadcast can obtain clearer sound by manually switching to fixed monaural mode. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "MTS" or "AUDIO ADJUST". → 5 Press VOL k/l to select "STEREO", "SAP...
... stereo sound. MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack. (Monaural or stereo where available.) SAP sound: Second language, supplementary commentaries, etc. (SAP sound is monaural.) • If stereo sound is at "MTS" position. SAP broadcasts Television broadcast can obtain clearer sound by manually switching to fixed monaural mode. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "MTS" or "AUDIO ADJUST". → 5 Press VOL k/l to select "STEREO", "SAP...
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... must switch the mode back to STEREO if you want to exit. TREBLE BASS BALANCE RESET Selected item TREBLE BASS BALANCE RESET VOL k button VOL l button To increase treble response. To emphasize the right speaker's volume. To return all adjustments to factory preset levels. 6 Press MENU to hear stereo sound again. • Selecting MTS while receiving video signals from INPUT terminals does not change the type of sound; To adjust the audio setting...
... must switch the mode back to STEREO if you want to exit. TREBLE BASS BALANCE RESET Selected item TREBLE BASS BALANCE RESET VOL k button VOL l button To increase treble response. To emphasize the right speaker's volume. To return all adjustments to factory preset levels. 6 Press MENU to hear stereo sound again. • Selecting MTS while receiving video signals from INPUT terminals does not change the type of sound; To adjust the audio setting...
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... " " symbol to ensure that is independent of the picture. Please look for some programs. Should this occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to call up the ON SCREEN DISPLAY while viewing a CLOSED CAPTION broadcast, the closed captioning. 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 4 Press CH a/s to...
... " " symbol to ensure that is independent of the picture. Please look for some programs. Should this occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to call up the ON SCREEN DISPLAY while viewing a CLOSED CAPTION broadcast, the closed captioning. 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 4 Press CH a/s to...
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... TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN Example 2.1 : Content Based setting If you can still change from its previous settings after this. TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example) Example 1.1 : Age Based setting Clear V s (block) from each "AGE" box of "TV-PG", "TV-14" and "TVMA".
... TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN Example 2.1 : Content Based setting If you can still change from its previous settings after this. TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example) Example 1.1 : Age Based setting Clear V s (block) from each "AGE" box of "TV-PG", "TV-14" and "TVMA".
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while "INPUT SECRET No." is displayed. 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. will be displayed for 10 seconds just before the VIEWING TIME expires. Now you forget the SECRET No.) 1 Repeat steps 1 to set simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed. VOL k and CH a buttons VIEWING TIME 0H 30M REMAIN VIEWING TIME 0H...
while "INPUT SECRET No." is displayed. 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. will be displayed for 10 seconds just before the VIEWING TIME expires. Now you forget the SECRET No.) 1 Repeat steps 1 to set simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed. VOL k and CH a buttons VIEWING TIME 0H 30M REMAIN VIEWING TIME 0H...
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A IR/ CABLE A IR CABLE STD CABLE HRC CABLE I RC (AIR/CABLE screen) Note: • Receivable channels of your region, follow 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 "SET UP". → 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) 3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen. 4 Press...
A IR/ CABLE A IR CABLE STD CABLE HRC CABLE I RC (AIR/CABLE screen) Note: • Receivable channels of your region, follow 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 "SET UP". → 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) 3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen. 4 Press...
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... may turn off : 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "SET UP". → 3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen, then press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "AUTO INPUT". → 4 Press VOL k/l to exit. 32 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) SET...
... may turn off : 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "SET UP". → 3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen, then press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "AUTO INPUT". → 4 Press VOL k/l to exit. 32 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) SET...
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... equipment, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment being used. • The connection cables/cords can be selected by pressing either the CH a on the TV remote control when the TV is set 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 order to...
... equipment, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment being used. • The connection cables/cords can be selected by pressing either the CH a on the TV remote control when the TV is set 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 order to...
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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 again after about a minute. X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Is antenna connected to pages 33, 34) Check batteries of Remote Control. X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Turn off the POWER and...
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 again after about a minute. X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Is antenna connected to pages 33, 34) Check batteries of Remote Control. X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Turn off the POWER and...
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... apply to you . The limited warranty described herein is necessary to remove the Product, the Servicer will reinstall it will be the sole and exclusive remedy available to purchasers by Sharp and shall be free from Warranty Coverage (if any): Where to Obtain Service: What to Do to Obtain Service: 32U-S50B, 32 inch Color Television (Be sure to have Proof...
... apply to you . The limited warranty described herein is necessary to remove the Product, the Servicer will reinstall it will be the sole and exclusive remedy available to purchasers by Sharp and shall be free from Warranty Coverage (if any): Where to Obtain Service: What to Do to Obtain Service: 32U-S50B, 32 inch Color Television (Be sure to have Proof...