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... Calling for Service 35 • Calling for energy efficiency. COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 32U-S50B H OPERATION MANUAL H As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for Service 35 • Specifications 36 • Limited Warranty 47 A542 WJ 1 ENERGY...Remote Control 9 • Language 10 • Sleep Timer 10 • Video Adjust 11 • Audio Select 12, 13 MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 12 AUDIO ADJUST 13 This operation manual includes basic operating instructions in Spanish and French. FRENCH is a U.S.
... Calling for Service 35 • Calling for energy efficiency. COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 32U-S50B H OPERATION MANUAL H As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for Service 35 • Specifications 36 • Limited Warranty 47 A542 WJ 1 ENERGY...Remote Control 9 • Language 10 • Sleep Timer 10 • Video Adjust 11 • Audio Select 12, 13 MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 12 AUDIO ADJUST 13 This operation manual includes basic operating instructions in Spanish and French. FRENCH is a U.S.
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...provides guidelines for outstanding quality, reliability and performance. We are pleased that the cable ground shall be required to persons. Every SHARP Color Television set . IMPORTANT To aid reporting in particular, specifies that you are not in energy savings for years to ...TVs and VCRs with the set for consumers. equivalent to come. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE FIRE OR TO WET ELECTRIC SHOCK, LOCATIONS. The exclamation point within a triangle is to your new SHARP...
...provides guidelines for outstanding quality, reliability and performance. We are pleased that the cable ground shall be required to persons. Every SHARP Color Television set . IMPORTANT To aid reporting in particular, specifies that you are not in energy savings for years to ...TVs and VCRs with the set for consumers. equivalent to come. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE FIRE OR TO WET ELECTRIC SHOCK, LOCATIONS. The exclamation point within a triangle is to your new SHARP...
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... 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. In order not to environment considerations. for cleaning. 3. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by placing the television equipment...
... 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. In order not to environment considerations. for cleaning. 3. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by placing the television equipment...
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... the OFF position.) • Lines and other magnetic substance, such as iron are unable to fit, contact an electrician. Power Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. Should it fail to insert the plug fully into... Be sure to match the battery m/, terminals with the various antenna systems: 1. Note: • If the set is provided. Supplied Accessories TV Infrared Remote Control RRMCG1324CESA Size AA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your thumbnail, pull up Battery Cover ...
... the OFF position.) • Lines and other magnetic substance, such as iron are unable to fit, contact an electrician. Power Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. Should it fail to insert the plug fully into... Be sure to match the battery m/, terminals with the various antenna systems: 1. Note: • If the set is provided. Supplied Accessories TV Infrared Remote Control RRMCG1324CESA Size AA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your thumbnail, pull up Battery Cover ...
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... ohm coaxial cable to the set, screw the 75 ohm cable to the TV set A signal OUT IN splitter Cable TV Line B OUT (not IN supplied) Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) Note: • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner... that might be finger-tightened only. This converter/descrambler is necessary for easy hookup. One possible method of utilizing the converter/descrambler provided by the cable TV company. Two-set , do...
... ohm coaxial cable to the set, screw the 75 ohm cable to the TV set A signal OUT IN splitter Cable TV Line B OUT (not IN supplied) Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) Note: • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner... that might be finger-tightened only. This converter/descrambler is necessary for easy hookup. One possible method of utilizing the converter/descrambler provided by the cable TV company. Two-set , do...
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...Removes display. • Temporarily displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode. 7 VOLUME UP/DOWN (k) Increases sound. (l) Decreases sound. • Changes or selects the TV adjustments on the MENU screens. MUTE Press → Mutes sound. MENU Press → Accesses MAIN MENU. See page 34.... TV MENU Press → Accesses MAIN MENU. Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. Press again → ...
...Removes display. • Temporarily displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode. 7 VOLUME UP/DOWN (k) Increases sound. (l) Decreases sound. • Changes or selects the TV adjustments on the MENU screens. MUTE Press → Mutes sound. MENU Press → Accesses MAIN MENU. See page 34.... TV MENU Press → Accesses MAIN MENU. Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. Press again → ...
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...to pages 28-30 for the first time, it 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 your region, please refer to PRESET when the broadcast signals are weak, the channel cycle frequency is ... frequency jamming is occurring around the area. START EZ SETUP? STOP START 4 Press VOL k. CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABL E. If you turn on the TV. Please perform the following instructions before pressing the POWER button. (1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5) (2) Connect the antenna...
...to pages 28-30 for the first time, it 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 your region, please refer to PRESET when the broadcast signals are weak, the channel cycle frequency is ... frequency jamming is occurring around the area. START EZ SETUP? STOP START 4 Press VOL k. CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABL E. If you turn on the TV. Please perform the following instructions before pressing the POWER button. (1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5) (2) Connect the antenna...
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If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for more about the TV set, you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set. • Some features of your TV set are not accessible without Remote Control • If you misplaced your Remote ...enter DEMO mode. Demo Mode • To learn more than 3 seconds. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set. Simply press and hold MENU on the TV set for a replacement. (On the Set) MENU button 9 Example: DEMO mode display (On the Set) MENU button Accessing the MAIN...
If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for more about the TV set, you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set. • Some features of your TV set are not accessible without Remote Control • If you misplaced your Remote ...enter DEMO mode. Demo Mode • To learn more than 3 seconds. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set. Simply press and hold MENU on the TV set for a replacement. (On the Set) MENU button 9 Example: DEMO mode display (On the Set) MENU button Accessing the MAIN...
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... key is active, the time remaining will automatically reset. 10 M REMAIN" during step 3. • While SLEEP TIMER is pressed twice. 5 minutes before shutting off the TV, the screen prompts the time remaining for 4 seconds. MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT ... and select "- - - The SLEEP TIMER shows a similar display for each remaining minute and a 10-second display right before the SLEEP TIMER turns off the TV. • If you turn the POWER OFF, the SLEEP TIMER will be set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 1 Press ...
... key is active, the time remaining will automatically reset. 10 M REMAIN" during step 3. • While SLEEP TIMER is pressed twice. 5 minutes before shutting off the TV, the screen prompts the time remaining for 4 seconds. MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT ... and select "- - - The SLEEP TIMER shows a similar display for each remaining minute and a 10-second display right before the SLEEP TIMER turns off the TV. • If you turn the POWER OFF, the SLEEP TIMER will be set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 1 Press ...
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Audio Select H MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) This function allows reception of sports, shows, concerts, etc. You can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound. can obtain clearer sound by ...) 12 SAP broadcasts Television broadcast can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available. Stereo broadcasts Live television broadcasts of stereo or bilingual TV sound. • You can be received in dynamic stereo sound. MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack. (Monaural or stereo where available.) SAP sound: Second language...
Audio Select H MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) This function allows reception of sports, shows, concerts, etc. You can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound. can obtain clearer sound by ...) 12 SAP broadcasts Television broadcast can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available. Stereo broadcasts Live television broadcasts of stereo or bilingual TV sound. • You can be received in dynamic stereo sound. MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack. (Monaural or stereo where available.) SAP sound: Second language...
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To decrease treble response. in this case, sound is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo broadcast. To emphasize the left speaker's volume. TREBLE 0 An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving STEREO broadcasts Current channel number "← ...
To decrease treble response. in this case, sound is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo broadcast. To emphasize the left speaker's volume. TREBLE 0 An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving STEREO broadcasts Current channel number "← ...
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... Should this occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to "OFF". 14 "Closed Caption" is pressed, the set CLOSED CAPTION • Your TV is equipped with your TV. • If any button is pressed to call up the ON SCREEN DISPLAY while viewing a CLOSED CAPTION broadcast, the closed captioning. For... mode, two channels are problems at the broadcast source. The TEXT mode displays over the picture other various information (such as captions on the TV screen (see the illustration). • Not all the programs and videos will return the set to its previous condition. • Closed Caption...
... Should this occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to "OFF". 14 "Closed Caption" is pressed, the set CLOSED CAPTION • Your TV is equipped with your TV. • If any button is pressed to call up the ON SCREEN DISPLAY while viewing a CLOSED CAPTION broadcast, the closed captioning. For... mode, two channels are problems at the broadcast source. The TEXT mode displays over the picture other various information (such as captions on the TV screen (see the illustration). • Not all the programs and videos will return the set to its previous condition. • Closed Caption...
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...block PG not to prevent your children from watching violence or sexual scenes that may be harmful. • Restriction of TV programs includes two characters that is unified with NC-17 but may not be inappropriate for children under 13. MPAA is... CAUTIONED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. X Rating is an older rating that contain information about the program's MPAA rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) V V V V V - User setting G - - - - - V V V - V V V - NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. PG - - - ...
...block PG not to prevent your children from watching violence or sexual scenes that may be harmful. • Restriction of TV programs includes two characters that is unified with NC-17 but may not be inappropriate for children under 13. MPAA is... CAUTIONED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. X Rating is an older rating that contain information about the program's MPAA rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) V V V V V - User setting G - - - - - V V V - V V V - NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. PG - - - ...
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... "AGE" box (unblock) you can be modified but only in the combinations indicated by V in the box corresponding to "BLOCK" regardless of "TV-PG", "TV-14" and "TVMA". TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN Note: • Content ratings can be downloaded when they become available. (See page 19...
... "AGE" box (unblock) you can be modified but only in the combinations indicated by V in the box corresponding to "BLOCK" regardless of "TV-PG", "TV-14" and "TVMA". TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN Note: • Content ratings can be downloaded when they become available. (See page 19...
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.... Note: • If SECRET No. If you set "PG" to BLOCK, "PG-13", "R", "NC-17" and "X" are automatically blocked. → → (PARENT CONTROL screen) MPAA TV GU I DEL I MER 4 Press VOL k/l to access the V-CHIP select screen. CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (b) MENU MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC...
.... Note: • If SECRET No. If you set "PG" to BLOCK, "PG-13", "R", "NC-17" and "X" are automatically blocked. → → (PARENT CONTROL screen) MPAA TV GU I DEL I MER 4 Press VOL k/l to access the V-CHIP select screen. CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (b) MENU MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC...
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... screen) 5 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to the desired content item and then press VOL k/l to select. → (V-CHIP select screen) TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 8 Enter a 4-digit SECRET No. Note: • If you set "X" to BLOCK, "G",... screen. 4 To change AGE and CONTENT SETTING, press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to exit. (CONTENT RATING screen) TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - using the REMOTE KEYPAD. 123 456 789 ENTER 0 100 I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN ...
... screen) 5 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to the desired content item and then press VOL k/l to select. → (V-CHIP select screen) TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 8 Enter a 4-digit SECRET No. Note: • If you set "X" to BLOCK, "G",... screen. 4 To change AGE and CONTENT SETTING, press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to exit. (CONTENT RATING screen) TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - using the REMOTE KEYPAD. 123 456 789 ENTER 0 100 I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN ...
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...is finished. using the REMOTE KEYPAD. 123 456 789 ENTER 0 100 6 Press MENU to select "DOWNLOAD : ON". DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF MPAA TV GU I DEL I P DATA (DOWNLOAD screen) 2 The DOWNLOAD screen will disappear, once downloading is already set up automatically. 1 Repeat steps 1 to ... If SECRET No. I NPUT SECRET No . 1234 PLEASE WA I T NOW DOWNLOADI NG V-CH I NES 4 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." MPAA TV GU I DEL I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 5 Enter a 4-digit secret No. Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)C(Conotnintiuneude)d) [3] Downloading additional rating mode There will be...
...is finished. using the REMOTE KEYPAD. 123 456 789 ENTER 0 100 6 Press MENU to select "DOWNLOAD : ON". DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF MPAA TV GU I DEL I P DATA (DOWNLOAD screen) 2 The DOWNLOAD screen will disappear, once downloading is already set up automatically. 1 Repeat steps 1 to ... If SECRET No. I NPUT SECRET No . 1234 PLEASE WA I T NOW DOWNLOADI NG V-CH I NES 4 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." MPAA TV GU I DEL I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 5 Enter a 4-digit secret No. Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)C(Conotnintiuneude)d) [3] Downloading additional rating mode There will be...
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... (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • How to set additional rating mode (Example) Once downloading is complete, you select "Cdn. English Ratings", then press VOL k/l. → MPAA TV GU I DEL I NES Cdn .
... (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • How to set additional rating mode (Example) Once downloading is complete, you select "Cdn. English Ratings", then press VOL k/l. → MPAA TV GU I DEL I NES Cdn .
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... this case. 123 456 Note: 789 ENTER 0 100 I NPUT SECRET No . • If you configured. 22 V-CH I P HAS BEEN ACT I VATED TV-Y7 FV Note: • "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" will be displayed. will not be displayed if STATUS is already set, skip to "ON". 2 Press MENU...the REMOTE KEYPAD, then V- Press VOL k/l to "STATUS". will be registered. is OFF, VCHIP BLOCK will be displayed. CHIP BLOCK will not operate.) MPAA TV GU I DEL I NPUT SECRET No . 1234 • To temporarily cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK 1 "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" appears if you view a program ...
... this case. 123 456 Note: 789 ENTER 0 100 I NPUT SECRET No . • If you configured. 22 V-CH I P HAS BEEN ACT I VATED TV-Y7 FV Note: • "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" will be displayed. will not be displayed if STATUS is already set, skip to "ON". 2 Press MENU...the REMOTE KEYPAD, then V- Press VOL k/l to "STATUS". will be registered. is OFF, VCHIP BLOCK will be displayed. CHIP BLOCK will not operate.) MPAA TV GU I DEL I NPUT SECRET No . 1234 • To temporarily cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK 1 "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" appears if you view a program ...
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... . ---- 2 Enter the 4-digit secret No. will be displayed. VOL k and CH a buttons 22 will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL k and CH a on the TV set up a new one. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING, or 1 to 2 of [1] MPAA RATING, then "INPUT SECRET No." and set simultaneously until the message...
... . ---- 2 Enter the 4-digit secret No. will be displayed. VOL k and CH a buttons 22 will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL k and CH a on the TV set up a new one. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING, or 1 to 2 of [1] MPAA RATING, then "INPUT SECRET No." and set simultaneously until the message...