Sharp CRT Television 25N M180 User Manual

model  
25N-M180  
C O N T E N T S  
Page  
Page  
• Important Information ................................2 - 3  
• Important Safeguards ............................... 3 - 4  
• Supplied Accessories ..................................... 5  
• Before Operating Your Television .................. 5  
• Antenna Connections ............................... 6 - 7  
• Quick Reference Control Operation........ 8 - 10  
• EZ SETUP during First Power On ............... 11  
• Demo Mode ................................................. 12  
• Accessing Main Menu Without Remote ....... 12  
• Language ..................................................... 12  
• Sleep Timer.................................................. 13  
• Video Adjust .......................................... 13 - 14  
• Closed Caption ..................................... 14 - 15  
• Parent Control....................................... 15 - 25  
• V-chip ................................................. 15 - 22  
• View Timer ......................................... 23 - 25  
• Energy Save ................................................ 25  
• Set Up ................................................... 26 - 31  
• EZ Setup ................................................... 26  
• Channel Setting ................................. 27 - 29  
• Blue Screen .............................................. 29  
• Personal Preference ................................. 30  
• Universal Plus Function ............................ 31  
• Using the Video and Audio Input Jacks ....... 32  
• Operation of Remote Control ................33 - 36  
• Before Calling for Service .....................37 - 38  
• Calling for Service ........................................ 37  
• Limited Warranty .......................................... 39  
This operating manual includes basic  
operating instructions in Spanish and French.  
SPANISH is on page 9, 38.  
FRENCH is on page 10.  
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Important Information (Continued)  
WARNING - FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this  
equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority  
to operate this equipment.  
Important Safeguards  
CAUTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate your television and save  
these intructions for later use.  
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to  
assureyourpersonalsafety. BUTIMPROPERUSECANRESULTINPOTENTIALELECTRICALSHOCK  
OR FIRE HAZARDS. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this equipment, observe the  
following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.  
1. Unplug this television equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning.  
2. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
3. Do not use attachments not recommended by the television equipment manufacturer as they may  
cause hazards.  
4. Donotusethistelevisionequipmentnearwaterforexample, nearabathtub, washbowl, kitchensink  
or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.  
5. Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The television equipment may fall,  
causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the equipment. Use only with a  
cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the television equipment.  
6. Television equipment and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,  
excessiveforce, andunevensurfacesmaycausetheequipmentandcartcombination  
to overturn.  
7. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use  
a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.  
8. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure  
reliable operation of the television equipment and to protect it from overheating, these openings must  
not be blocked or covered. This television equipment should not be placed in a built-in insulation such  
as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.  
9. The openings should never be covered with a cloth or other material, and the bottom openings should  
not be blocked by placing the television equipment on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This  
television equipment should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.  
10. This television equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the  
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your television  
dealer or local power company.  
For television equipment designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.  
11. As a safety feature, television equipment is equipped with a 2-wire polarized plug (one plug blade  
bigger than the other). The 2-wire polarized plug will fit only one way into the power outlet.  
If the plug does not fit, ask your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not modify the plug and  
defeat this safety feature.  
12. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this television equipment where the cord  
will be abused by persons walking on it.  
13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television equipment.  
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Important Safeguards (Continued)  
14. Ifanoutsideantennaisconnectedtothetelevisionequipment,besuretheantennasystemisgrounded  
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of  
the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and  
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding  
conductors,locationofantenna-dischargeunit,connectiontogroundingelectrodes,andrequirements  
for the grounding electrode.  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING  
ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.  
ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE  
GROUND CLAMP  
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
ELECTRIC  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC PART 250, PART H)  
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
15. For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended  
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This  
will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.  
16. Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbelocatedinthevicinityofoverheadpowerlinesorotherelectric  
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside  
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as  
contact with them might be fatal.  
17. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.  
18. Never push objects of any kind into this television equipment through cabinet slots as they may touch  
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid  
of any kind on the television equipment.  
19. Do not attempt to service this television equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may  
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
20. Unplug this television equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel  
under the following conditions:  
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.  
B. If liquid has been spilled into the television equipment.  
C. If the television equipment has been exposed to rain or water.  
D. Ifthetelevisionequipmentdoesnotoperatenormallybyfollowingtheoperatinginstructions.Adjust  
only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other  
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to  
restore the television equipment to normal operation.  
E. If the television equipment has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.  
F. When the television equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need  
for service.  
21. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this television equipment, ask the service technician to  
perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition.  
22. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized  
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
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Supplied Accessories  
Size AA  
Dry Batteries  
Infrared Remote Control  
Part Number : RRMCG1395CESA  
Before Operating Your Television  
Location  
For normal operation, your TV should be located in an area of the room where cool adequate  
ventilation is provided. Do not place the back of the television set in a place where free airflow  
will be restricted.  
Any magnetic force may disturb the color picture. Make sure that magnets, electric clocks,  
toys using magnets or any other magnetic substance, such as iron are kept well away from this  
TV set.  
Power  
Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hertz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug.  
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Should it fail to fit,  
contact an electrician. Do not defeat the safety feature of the polarized plug.  
NOTE:  
If the set will not be used for a long period, such as during a vacation, unplug the set from the  
wall outlet to economize power. (If the TV set is plugged in, a slight current still flows, even with  
the POWER BUTTON in the OFF position.)  
Lines and other noise may appear in TV broadcast images when an FM tuner or radio is  
located near the TV and both radio and TV broadcasts are being received. Should such noise  
appear, turn off either the TV or the radio.  
If you are listening to an AM broadcast, turn the TV off. AM broadcast signals may not be  
received due to the interference of the TV.  
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Before using the television, prepare the Remote Control  
To use the remote control, insert batteries first.  
Insert the batteries  
Pull up  
Battery  
Cover  
With your thumbnail, pull up the slit as indicated by the arrow to remove the back cover. Insert  
two batteries (size AA). Be sure to match the battery e/d terminals with the e/d marks  
inside the compartment.  
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Antenna Connections  
Antennas  
The antenna requirements for good color television reception are more important than those  
for black & white television reception. For this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is strongly  
recommended.  
The following is a brief explanation of the type of connections that are provided with the various  
antenna systems:  
F-type connector  
1. A 75 ohm system is generally a round cable with F-  
type connector that can easily be attached to a terminal  
without tools (not supplied). The F-type connector  
should be finger tightened only.  
75-ohm coaxial  
cable (round)  
300-ohm  
2. A 300 ohm system is a flat twin-leadcable that can  
twin-lead cable  
be attached to a 75 ohm terminal through a 300-75  
ohm ADAPTOR (not supplied).  
(flat)  
OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION  
Use one of the following two diagrams if you connect an outdoor antenna.  
A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna.  
B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antenna.  
Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR on the rear  
of the TV set.  
A. Combination VHF/  
UHF Antenna  
VHF/UHF ANTENNA  
300/75-ohm  
ADAPTOR  
(not supplied)  
300-ohm  
twin-lead  
or  
VHF/UHF  
ANTENNA  
75-ohm  
coaxial  
cable  
REAR OF TV  
REAR OF TV  
B. Separate VHF/UHF  
Antenna  
VHF  
UHF  
ANTENNA ANTENNA  
300-ohm  
twin-lead  
COMBINER  
(not supplied)  
300-ohm  
twin-lead  
IN OUT  
75-ohm coaxial  
cable  
or  
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Antenna Connections  
CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION  
• A 75 ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup. When connecting the 75  
ohm coaxial cable to the set, screw the 75 ohm cable to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR.  
• Some cable TV companies offer “premium pay channels”. Since the signals of these premium  
pay channels are scrambled, a cable TV converter/descrambler is generally provided to the  
subscriber by the cable TV company. This converter/descrambler is necessary for normal viewing  
of the scrambled channels. (Set your TV on channel 3 or 4. Typically one of these channels is  
used. If this is unknown, consult your cable TV company.) For more specific instructions on  
installing cable TV, consult your cable TV company. One possible method of utilizing the  
converter/descrambler provided by your cable TV company is explained below.  
Please note: RF switch equipped with position A/B (not provided) is required.  
“A” position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view all unscrambled channels using  
the TV’s channel keys.  
“B” position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view the scrambled channels via the  
converter/descrambler using the converter’s  
channel keys.  
RF switch (not supplied)  
Two-set  
signal  
splitter  
(not  
Cable TV Line  
supplied)  
OUT  
IN  
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 required.  
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Quick Reference Control Operation  
L Location of Controls  
(ENGLISH)  
Front Panel  
VIDEO/AUDIO IN TERMINALS  
POWER  
Press On.  
Press again Off.  
CHANNEL UP/DOWN  
(8) Selects next higher channel.  
(9) Selects next lower channel.  
VOLUME UP/DOWN  
(+) Increases sound.  
() Decreases sound.  
SENSOR AREA FOR  
REMOTE CONTROL  
Press both at same time to  
access MAIN MENU screen.  
Basic Remote Control Functions  
Infrared Transmitter Window  
POWER  
DISPLAY  
Press On.  
Press Displays receiving channel for  
Press again Off.  
POWER  
four seconds.  
TV  
VCR  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
Press again Removes display.  
Temporarily displays receiving  
channel when in Closed Caption  
mode.  
REMOTE KEYPAD  
Accesses any channel from keypad.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
FLASHBACK  
Returns to previous channel.  
INPUT  
Press once Switch to external video  
PERSONAL PREFERENCE  
FLASHBACK  
ENTER  
mode.  
With the Personal Preference buttons,  
you can program your favorite  
programs by using the four categories  
A, B, C and D. The channels can be  
accessed quickly by using these  
buttons. (See page 30.)  
100  
Press again Switch back to the  
original TV mode.  
PERSONAL PREFERENCE  
A
B
C
D
See page 32.  
CH  
CH  
VOL  
VOL  
+
VOLUME UP/DOWN  
(+) Increases sound.  
() Decreases sound.  
In menu mode, changes or selects  
the TV adjustments.  
MENU  
MUTE  
ENTER  
Used in some instances where a VCR  
or Cable Converter Box requires an  
entercommand after selecting  
channels, when using the REMOTE  
KEYPAD button. (See page 33)  
CATV  
TV  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
MENU  
VCR CH  
PAUSE STOP  
REC  
Press Accesses MAIN MENU.  
CHANNEL UP/DOWN  
Press again Exits MAIN MENU.  
(8) Selects next higher channel.  
(9) Selects next lower channel.  
See pages 26 - 29 for channel  
presetting.  
TV-CATV MODE SELECT SWITCH  
In TV position, sends power and  
channel select commands (Channel  
up/down and RandomAccess buttons)  
to the TV.  
Moves the “ ” mark of the MENU  
screens.  
TV • VCR • CATV  
In CATV position, sends power and  
channel select commands to a cable  
TV converter.  
MUTE  
Press Mutes sound.  
Press again Restores sound.  
CLOSED CAPTION appears when  
sound is muted.  
VCR CONTROL  
See page 33.  
NOTE:  
The above shaded buttons on the Remote Control glow in the dark. To use the glow-in-the-dark display on the  
remote control, place it under a fluorescent light or other lighting.  
The phosphorescent material contains no radioactive or toxic material, so it is safe to use.  
The degree of illumination will vary depending on the strength of lighting used.  
The degree of illumination will decrease with time and depending on the temperature.  
The time needed to charge the phosphorescent display will vary depending on the surrounding lighting.  
Sunlight and fluorescent lighting are the most effective when charging the display.  
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Referencia rápida de los controles de operación  
L Ubicación de los controles  
(ESPAÑOL)  
Front Delantero  
TERMINALES DE ENTRADA  
VIDEO/AUDIO  
ALIMENTACION (POWER)  
Pulsando Enciende (On).  
Pulsando nuevamente Apaga (Off).  
CANAL SUPERIOR/INFERIOR (CH)  
AUMENTO/DISMINUCION  
(8) Selecciona el siguiente canal  
superior.  
(9) Selecciona el siguiente canal  
inferior.  
ZONA DEL SENSOR DEL  
MANDO A DISTANCIA  
DEL VOLUMEN (VOL)  
(+) Aumenta el sonido.  
() Disminuye el sonido.  
Pulse los dos a la misma vez  
para acceder a la pantalla de  
MENU PRINCIPAL.  
Funciones Basicas Del Control Remoto  
Ventanilla del transmisor de infrarrojos  
ALIMENTACION (POWER)  
Pulsando Enciende (On).  
VISUALIZACION (DISPLAY)  
Pulsando nuevamente Apaga (Off).  
Pulsando  
Aparece el canal de  
POWER  
TECLADO A DISTANCIA  
(REMOTE KEYPAD)  
Para tener acceso a cualquier canal  
empleando las teclas.  
recepción por cuatro segundos.  
Pulsando nuevamente Elimina la  
visualización.  
TV  
VCR  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
En el modo de Closed Captionse  
muestra el canal de recepción por un  
corto tiempo.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
RETORNO AL CANAL  
ANTERIOR (FLASHBACK)  
Para volver al canal anterior.  
ENTRADA (INPUT)  
Pulsando Cambia al modo del vídeo  
externo.  
Pulsando otra vez Vuelve al modo TV  
original.  
FLASHBACK  
ENTER  
PREFERENCIAS PERSONALES  
Con los botones Personal Preference  
puede programar sus programas  
favoritos utilizando las cuatro categorías  
A, B, C y D.  
Puede acceder a los canales rápidamente  
utilizando estos botones.  
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PERSONAL PREFERENCE  
A
B
C
D
CH  
CH  
VOL  
VOL  
+
INTRODUCIR (ENTER)  
MENU  
MUTE  
Se utiliza en algunos casos en los cuales  
un VCR o una Caja de Inversor de Cable  
requiere una orden enterdespués de  
seleccionar los canales, al usar el teclado  
a distancia.  
AUMENTO/DISMINUCION DEL  
VOLUMEN (VOLUME UP/DOWN)  
(+) Aumenta el sonido.  
CATV  
TV  
() Disminuye el sonido.  
En modo de MENU cambia  
selecciona el ajuste del televisor.  
o
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
CANAL SUPERIOR/INFERIOR  
(CHANNEL UP/DOWN)  
(8) Selecciona el siguiente canal  
superior.  
VCR CH  
PAUSE STOP  
REC  
PREPARACION (MENU)  
Pulsando  
PRINCIPAL.  
Accede al MENU  
(9) Selecciona el siguiente canal inferior.  
Pulsando nuevamente Sale del MENU  
PRINCIPAL.  
En el modo de MENU, mueve la marca  
.  
Q1395SA  
CONMUTADOR SELECTOR DE  
SILENCIAMIENTO (MUTE)  
Pulsando Silencia el sonido.  
Pulsando nuevamente Restaura el  
sonido.  
TELEVISOR/TV POR CABLE (TV-CATV)  
En la posición TV, el mando envia los  
comandos de alimentación y selección de  
canales (botones de canal superior/inferior  
y de acceso aleatorio) a un televisor.  
En la posición CATV, envia los comandos  
de alimentación y selección de canales a  
un convertidor de TV por cable.  
TV VCR CATV  
CLOSED CAPTION aparece  
automáticamente cuando el sonido  
es silenciado.  
Siempre y cuando la transmisión tenga  
esta señal.  
CONTROLES DEL VIDEO  
NOTA:  
Los botones que arriba pueden verse sombreados en el Control Remoto lucen en la oscuridad. Para usar el visor  
del control remoto que luce en la oscuridad, colocarlo bajo una luz fluorescente u otra fuente luminosa.  
El material fosforescente no contiene elementos radiactivos ni tóxicos, de modo que su uso no representa ningún  
peligro.  
El grado de iluminación variará de acuerdo con la potencia de la luz utilizada.  
El grado de iluminación irá decayendo con el tiempo y dependiendo de la temperatura.  
El tiempo necesario para cargar el visor fosforescente variará de acuerdo con la iluminación circundante.  
La luz del sol y la luz fluorescente son las más eficaces para la carga del visor.  
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Référencerapidesurlescommandes  
L Emplacement des touches  
(FRANÇAIS)  
Panneau Avant  
PRISES DENTRÉE  
VIDÉO/AUDIO  
ALIMENTATION (POWER)  
Appuyer pour mettre sous tension.  
Appuyer de nouveau pour mettre  
hors tension.  
TOUCHES DES CANAUX  
CROISSANT/DÉCROISSANT (CH)  
(8) Sélectionne le canal supérieur  
suivant.  
(9) Sélectionne le canal inférieur  
précedent.  
Appuyez sur les deux poussoirs  
simultanément pour accéder á  
l’écran du MENU PRINCIPAL.  
AUGMENTATION/REDUCTION  
DU VOLUME SONORE (VOL)  
ZONE DE DETECTION  
DU CAPTEUR  
(+) Pour augmenter le volume du son.  
() Pour diminuer le volume du son.  
Fonctions de base de la télécommande  
Fenêtre d’émission du signal infrarouge  
ALIMENTATION (POWER)  
Appuyer pour mettre sous tension.  
AFFICHAGE (DISPLAY)  
Appuyer pour afficher le canal reçu  
pendant quatre secondes.  
Appuyer de nouveau pour faire disparaître  
le canal.  
Appuyer de nouveau pour mettre hors  
tension.  
POWER  
TV  
VCR  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
PAVÉ NUMÉRIQUE DE COMMANDE A  
DISTANCE (REMOTE KEYPAD)  
Sélectionne directement le canal voulu sur  
le pavé numérique.  
Pour afficher temporairement le canal  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
reçu en mode sous-titrage.  
ENTRÉE (INPUT)  
Appuyer pour sélectionner le mode vidéo  
externe.  
Appuyer de nouveau pour revenir au  
mode TV initial.  
RETOUR (FLASHBACK)  
Rappelle demier le canal regardé.  
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FLASHBACK  
ENTER  
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PRÉFÉRENCES PERSONNELLES  
Grâce aux touches de préférence  
personnelle, vous pouvez programmer  
vos programmes préférés à laide des  
quatre catégories: A, B, C et D. Ces  
touches vous permettent daccéder  
rapidement à ces canaux.  
PERSONAL PREFERENCE  
A
B
C
D
CH  
CH  
VOL  
VOL  
+
ENTRER (ENTER)  
Parfois utilisée lorsquun magnétoscope  
ou un convertisseur nécessite  
lintroduction dune commande enter”  
après la sélection de canaux à laide du  
pavé numérique de commande à distance.  
MENU  
MUTE  
AUGMENTATION/RÉDUCTION DU  
VOLUME SONORE (VOLUME UP/  
DOWN)  
CATV  
TV  
(+) Pour augmenter le volume du son.  
() Pour diminuer le volume du son.  
TOUCHES DES CANAUX CROISSANT/  
DÉCROISSANT (CHANNEL UP/DOWN)  
(8) Sélectionne le canal supérieur  
suivant.  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
VCR CH  
PAUSE STOP  
REC  
Pour changer ou sélectionner les  
réglages du téléviseur en mode menu.  
(9) Sélectionne le canal inférieur  
précedént.  
RÉGLAGE (MENU)  
Appuyer Accès au MENU PRINCIPAL.  
Appuyer de nouveau Sortie du MENU  
PRINCIPAL.  
Déplace le curseur “  
sur l’écran du  
MENU.  
SOURDINE (MUTE)  
SÉLECTEUR DE MODE TÉLÉVISION/  
CÂBLOVISION (TV-CATV)  
En position télévision (TV), permet de  
mettre le téléviseur sous/hors tension et  
de sélectionner ses canaux (touches de  
canaux en ordre croissant/décroissant et  
daccès direct).  
En position câblovision (CATV), permet de  
mettre un convertisseur de téléviseur par  
câble sous/hors tension et de sélectionner  
ses canaux.  
TV VCR CATV  
Appuyer Mise en sourdine du son.  
Appuyer de nouveau Rétablissement  
du son.  
CLOSED CAPTION apparaît lorsque le  
son est mis en sourdine.  
COMMANDE DU MAGNÉTOSCOPE  
REMARQUE :  
Les boutons ombrés de la télécommande illustrés ci-dessus brillent dans lobscurité lorsque la télécommande a  
été placée sous une ampoule fluorescente ou toute autre source lumineuse.  
Le matériau phosphorescent nest absolument pas toxique ou radioactif. Il peut donc être utilisé en toute sécurité.  
Le degré dillumination variera en fonction de lintensité de la source d’éclairage.  
Le degré dillumination diminuera avec le temps, en fonction de la température.  
Le temps requis pour charger les touches phosphorescentes dépendra de l’éclairage environnant.  
Les rayons directs du soleil et les luminaires fluorescents constituent les meilleures sources de chargement des  
touches phosphorescentes.  
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EZ SETUP during First Power On  
POWER  
TV  
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When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically  
memorize the broadcasting channels.  
Please perform the 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 page 6)  
(3) Plug in the AC POWER cord to the wall outlet.  
POWER  
VCR  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
VOLUME  
(+)/()  
7
FLASHBACK  
ENTER  
100  
PERSONAL PREFERENCE  
A
B
C
D
CHANNEL  
UP (8)/  
DOWN (9)  
CH  
CH  
VOL  
VOL  
+
MENU  
MUTE  
MENU  
CATV  
TV  
1 Press the POWER button on the TV set or on the Remote Control  
to turn on the TV. The SELECT LANGUAGE mode will be  
displayed.  
(Remote Control)  
(On the Set)  
(SELECT LANGUAGE mode)  
2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to select ENGLISH, SPANISH  
(ESPAÑOL)or FRENCH (FRANÇAIS).  
3 Press VOL (+) or () to access EZ SETUP mode.  
(EZ SETUP mode)  
4 Press VOL (+).  
The tuner will automatically search for the  
broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No.  
will automatically increase when it appears.)  
If you want to stop the EZ SETUP process once it  
has started, press VOL () and it will be canceled.  
If you want to SETUP again, please refer to page 26  
on SETUP.  
To cancel EZ SETUP  
Press VOL ().  
5 Once EZ SETUP is completed, the lowest channel number  
memorized will be displayed.  
NOTE:  
If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, please refer to page 28 for  
more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.  
It may be difficult to PRESET all channels in an area when the broadcasting signals are weak,  
or multiple stations are received on the same channel. Please refer to pages 28 - 29 for more  
information on manually memorizing additional channels using CHANNEL MEMORY.  
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Demo Mode  
(On the set)  
To quickly learn more about the TV set, press and hold for more than  
three seconds both CH UP (8) and DOWN (9) on the TV set. The TV  
set will go into DEMO mode and briefly explain the various features.  
To cancel DEMO mode, again press both CH UP (8) and DOWN (9)  
on the TV set.  
9
8
CH  
MENU  
Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control  
If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most  
settings via the MAIN MENU screen when you press both CH UP (8)  
and DOWN (9) on the TV set.  
(On the set)  
9
8
CH  
Some features of your TV Set will not be accessible without the  
Remote Control. If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp  
Authorized Servicer by calling 1-800-BE-SHARP for a replacement.  
MENU  
Language  
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The language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can be set to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH.  
Setting the ON SCREEN DISPLAY Language.  
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to SET  
UP.  
3 Press VOL (+) or () to access SETUP mode, then press CH UP (8)  
B L UE SCREEN  
PERSONA L PRE F .  
UN I VERSA L P L US  
L ANGUAGE  
or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to LANGUAGE.  
CH SE T T I NG  
(SET UP mode)  
4 Press VOL (+) or () to access LANGUAGE change mode.  
(LANGUAGE change mode)  
5 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to select ENGLISH, SPANISH  
(ESPAÑOL)or FRENCH (FRANÇAIS).  
6 Press MENU to exit.  
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Sleep Timer  
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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.  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
(TIMER SET mode)  
3 Press VOL (+) or () to set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.  
4 Press MENU to exit.  
NOTE:  
To turn off the Sleep Timer, repeat the above SLEEP TIMER steps and select “– – – REMAIN”  
during step 3.  
While Sleep Timer is active, the time remaining will be briefly displayed on-screen at regular  
intervals or when the remotes Display key is pressed.  
Video Adjust  
Description of Adjustment Items  
PERSONAL PREFERENCE  
VOLUME  
Selected Item  
PICTURE  
TINT  
VOL UP (+) button  
VOL DOWN () button  
To decrease contrast  
A
B
C
D
(+)/()  
CH  
CH  
To increase contrast  
VOL  
VOL  
+
CHANNEL  
UP (8)/  
DOWN (9)  
To make skin tones greenish  
To increase color intensity  
To increase brightness  
To increase sharpness  
To make skin tones purplish  
To decrease color intensity  
To decrease brightness  
To decrease sharpness  
MENU  
MUTE  
COLOR  
BRIGHT  
SHARP  
CATV  
TV  
MENU  
FAVORITE COLOR To choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE.  
RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels.  
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.  
2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to VIDEO  
ADJUST.  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
3 Press VOL (+) or () to access PICTURE adjust mode.  
(PICTURE adjust mode)  
4 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to select the desired mode.  
(Refer to the diagram below.)  
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Video Adjust (Continued)  
5 Press VOL (+) or () to adjust the setting.  
VOL UP(+)  
increase contrast  
VOL DOWN ()  
decrease contrast  
6 Repeat steps 4 - 5 to adjust other settings.  
7 Press MENU to exit.  
Closed Caption  
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HOW TO SET CLOSED CAPTION  
YourTV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. Closed  
Captionis a system which allows you to view conversations,  
narration, and sound effects in TV programs and home videos as  
subscript on your TV screen as shown on the right.  
Not all the programs and videos will offer closed caption. Please  
look for the “  
symbol to ensure that captions will be shown.  
PERSONAL PREFERENCE  
Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in two modes: CAPTION  
VOLUME  
A
B
C
D
(+)/()  
andTEXT. For each mode, two channels are available, CH1 and CH2:  
CH  
CH  
VOL  
VOL  
+
The [CAPTION] mode subscripts dialogues and commentaries  
of TV dramas and news programs while allowing clear view of  
the picture.  
The [TEXT] mode displays over the picture other various  
information (such as TV program schedule, weather forecast, etc.)  
that is independent of the TV programs.  
CHANNEL  
UP (8)/  
DOWN (9)  
MENU  
MENU  
MUTE  
CATV  
TV  
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.  
2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to CLOSED  
CAPTION.  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
3 Press VOL (+) or () to access CLOSED CAPTION setting mode.  
(CLOSED CAPTION setting mode)  
4 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to either  
MODEor DATA.  
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Closed Caption (Continued)  
5 Press VOL (+) or () to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting.  
DATA :  
MODE :  
6 Press MENU to exit.  
NOTE:  
If a broadcast has CLOSED CAPTION and the MUTE button is pressed, the set enters [CAPTION]  
mode automatically. Pressing MUTE again will return the set to its previous condition.  
Closed Caption may malfunction (white blocks, strange characters, etc.) if signal conditions are poor  
or if there are problems at the broadcast source. This does not necessarily indicate a problem with  
your set.  
If any button is pressed to call up the ON SCREEN DISPLAY while viewing a CLOSED CAPTION  
broadcast, the closed captions will disappear momentarily.  
When viewing in TEXT mode, if no TEXT broadcast is being received, for some programs the screen  
may become dark and blank. Should this occur, set the Closed Caption mode to OFF.  
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)  
L V-CHIP  
This function allows you to restrict TV programs and also allows you to control TV usage based on  
FCC data. This function is to prevent your children from watching violence or sexual scenes that may  
be harmful.  
Restriction of TV programs includes two characters that contain information about the programs MPAA  
rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. MPAAis restricted by age. TV Parental Guidelines are restricted  
by age and contents.  
Since a TV program may use either the MPAA rating or the TV Guidelines you should adjust both for  
complete control.  
[1] MPAA RATING  
RATING  
G
GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.  
PG  
PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for  
children.  
PG-13  
PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for  
children under 13.  
age  
base  
R
RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.  
NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.  
NC-17  
X
X Rating is an older rating that is unified with NC-17 but may be encoded on  
older movies data.Note:  
MPAA RATING (Example)  
Example 1.  
PG-13in the age-based RATING is blocked.  
This will automatically block the high ratings R,  
NC-17and Xalso.  
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)  
Example 2.  
Rin the age-based RATING is blocked. This  
will automatically block the high rating NC-  
17and Xalso.  
NOTE:  
MPAA RATING is only age-based ratings.  
[2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES  
Content Base  
y
x
D
L
S
V
FV  
RATING  
(Sexually  
(Adult  
(Sexual (Violence) (Fantasy  
Suggestive Language) Situation)  
Dialog)  
Violence)  
Age  
TV-Y (All children)  
TV-Y7 (Direct to  
E
Older Children)  
Age  
TV-G (General  
Audience)  
Base  
TV-PG (Parental  
Guidance Suggested)  
D
TV-14 (Parents  
Strongly Cautioned)  
TV-MA (Mature  
Audience Only)  
: Content Rating can be set.  
: Content Rating can not be set (not normally broadcast by TV Station).  
TV-PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example)  
AGE  
D
L
S
V
FV  
TV-Y  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
: VIEW  
: BLOCK  
Example 1.1 : Age Based setting  
Go through all select ratings and select unblocked (“– – – –”)  
for AGE. This will automatically unblock everything.  
MENU : RETURN  
Example 1.2 : Age Based setting  
AGE  
D
L
S
V
FV  
For TV-Gselect BLOCKfor AGE. This will automatically  
block the higher age ratings TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MAand  
TV-G.  
Furthermore, the content ratings D, L, S, V, FVare  
automatically blocked as well for TV-PG, TV-14and TV-  
TV-Y  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
: VIEW  
: BLOCK  
MENU : RETURN  
MAin addition to TV-G.  
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)  
AGE  
D
L
S
V
FV  
Example 2.1 : Content-Based setting  
TV-Y  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
: VIEW  
: BLOCK  
For “TV-PG”, “TV-14” and “TV-MA” select unblocked (“– – – –”)  
for each content rating but leave "AGE" blocked for “TV-PG”  
and “TV-14” only.  
MENU : RETURN  
AGE  
D
L
S
V
FV  
Example 2.2 : Content-Based setting  
TV-Y  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
: VIEW  
: BLOCK  
For “TV-PG”, select "BLOCK" for only “V(Violence).  
This will automatically block the higher ratings “TV-14-Vand  
“TV-MA-V(“TV-14” and “TV-MA” for Violence content only).  
Please note that with these settings, blocking does NOT  
occur if a program is rated only “TV-MA”; it must be rated  
“TV-MA-Vto be blocked.  
MENU : RETURN  
AGE  
D
L
S
V
FV  
TV-Y  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
: VIEW  
: BLOCK  
Example 3 : Reset an Age-Based setting  
For “TV-14”, select “BLOCK” for "AGE".  
This will again automatically block the content ratings “D”,  
“L”, “S”, “V”, “FV” for “TV-MA” in addition to “TV-14”.  
Please note that the lower age rating “TV-PG” did not change  
from its previous settings.  
MENU : RETURN  
NOTE:  
• Content ratings can be modified but only in the combinations indicated by “” in the table on  
page 16.  
• Changing a lower age-rating’s content setting to "BLOCK" automatically changes the same higher  
age-rating’s content setting to “BLOCK” regardless of their previous settings.  
• Changing a lower rating's “AGE” setting to “BLOCK” automatically changes all higher ratings to  
“BLOCK” regardless of their previous settings.  
• Any rating's "AGE" set to unblocked (“– – – –”) must have its content settings individually set.  
[3] ADDITIONAL MODE  
Besides the above “MPAA RATINGS” and “TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES,” new ratings systems  
data can be downloaded when they become available. (See page 21.)  
REMOTE  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
LHOW TO SET V-CHIP  
KEYPAD  
7
9
VOLUME  
(+)/(–)  
FLASHBACK  
ENTER  
100  
PERSONAL PREFERENCE  
A
B
C
D
CHANNEL  
UP (8)/  
DOWN (9)  
CH  
CH  
VOL  
VOL  
+
MENU  
MUTE  
MENU  
[1] MPAA RATING  
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)  
2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to  
PARENT CONTROL.  
3 Press VOL (+) or () to access PARENT CONTROL mode, then  
press VOL (+) or () to access V-CHIP select mode.  
(PARENT CONTROL mode)  
4 Press VOL (+) or () to access MPAA RATING.  
MPAA  
T V GU I DE L I NES  
DO  
S T A TUS  
W
N LOAD : OF F  
: OF F  
(V-CHIP select mode)  
5 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to "PG",  
then press VOL (+) or () to select BLOCK. If you set PGto  
BLOCK, PG-13, R, NC-17and Xare automatically blocked.  
6 Repeat pressing MENU to return V-CHIP select mode exit.  
NOTE:  
Example:  
If you set Gto BLOCK, all RATINGS are automatically blocked.  
If you set Xto BLOCK, G, PG, PG-13, Rand NC-17are not blocked.  
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)  
[2] TV GUIDELINES  
1 Repeat steps 1 - 3 of [1] MPAA RATING.  
2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to TV  
GUIDELINES.  
3 Press VOL (+) or () to access TV GUIDELINES mode.  
AGE  
D
L
S
V
FV  
TV-Y  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
: VIEW  
: BLOCK  
4 To change CONTENT SETTING, press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9)  
to move the “ ” to the desired rating and then press VOL (+)  
or () to select.  
MENU : RETURN  
(TV GUIDELINES mode)  
TV-PG  
AGE  
D
L
S
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 (- - - - ).  
BLOCK  
— — — —  
— — — —  
— — — —  
— — — —  
BLOCK  
V
FV  
MENU : RETURN  
(CONTENT SETTING mode)  
6 Press MENU to return to TV GUIDES mode.  
AGE  
D
L
S
V
FV  
TV-Y  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
: VIEW  
: BLOCK  
7 Repeat steps 4 - 5 until all ratings and their contents are set.  
MENU : RETURN  
8 When done, press MENU to exit.  
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)  
[3] ACTIVATE ON TO TURN ON V-CHIP BLOCK  
1 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to  
STATUS, then press VOL (+) or () to activate ON the V-CHIP  
BLOCK. (If STATUS is OFF, V-CHIP BLOCK will not be operated.)  
2 Press MENU, then INPUT SECRET No.will be displayed.  
3 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ENTER  
100  
4 Press MENU and SECRET No. is registered.  
L To cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK screen while V-CHIP BLOCK has been activated.  
1 V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATEDwill be displayed if you watch  
the program with Program Rating data the same as you configured.  
NOTE:  
• “V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATEDwill not be displayed if STATUS is not configured to ON.  
2 Press MENU, then INPUT SECRET No.will be displayed.  
3 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD, then  
V-CHIP BLOCK will temporarily be canceled. If the wrong SECRET  
No. is chosen, SECRET No. IS INCORRECTwill be displayed.  
Input the SECRET No. again in this case.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ENTER  
100  
NOTE:  
If you change Power from OFF to ON, then V-CHIP BLOCK will be activated ON again.  
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)  
L To change the V-CHIP BLOCK setting. (Secret No. is registered.)  
1 Repeat steps 1 - 3 of [1] MPAA RATING, then INPUT SECRET  
No.will be displayed.  
2 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD  
and the V-CHIP select mode will be displayed. Repeat  
configuration of the V-CHIP BLOCK.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ENTER  
100  
L If you intend to change or have forgotten your Secret No., clear the original Secret No. and  
set up a new one.  
1 Repeat steps 1 - 3 of [1] MPAA RATING, or 1 - 2 of [ L To cancel  
the V-CHIP BLOCK screen while V-CHIP BLOCK has been  
activated ], then INPUT SECRET No.will be displayed.  
2 Press and hold both VOL (+) and CH DOWN (9) on the TV set  
(On the set)  
VOL  
CH  
simultaneously until the message INPUT SECRET No.”  
+
9
8
-
disappears.  
VOL(+) / CH DOWN(  
)
9
3 Press MENU two times to exit.  
[3]-A. Additional mode (DOWNLOAD)  
There will be an additional new rating system. In that case, please set up as follows.  
Subsequently the new rating system will set up automatically.  
1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of [1] MPAA RATING.  
2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to  
DOWNLOAD.  
3 Press VOL (+) or () to DOWNLOAD : ON.  
4 Repeat pressing MENU to exit.  
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)  
LDOWNLOAD V-CHIP DATA  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
REMOTE  
KEYPAD  
4
7
9
VOLUME  
(+)/()  
FLASHBACK  
ENTER  
100  
PERSONAL PREFERENCE  
A
B
C
D
CHANNEL  
UP (8)/  
DOWN (9)  
CH  
CH  
VOL  
VOL  
+
MENU  
MUTE  
MENU  
1 If you watch the program with New Rating System Data,  
DOWNLOAD screen will be displayed.  
(DOWNLOAD screen)  
2 DOWNLOAD screen will disappear, if DOWNLOAD is finished.  
NOTE:  
DOWNLOAD would not be started if you dont watch the program with New Rating System  
Data.  
[3]-B. Additional mode (Example)  
1 Repeat steps 1 - 2 of [3] Additional mode.  
2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to Cdn.  
English Ratings, then press VOL (+) or ().  
(After downloading the rating data)  
3 You can select BLOCKor “– – – – –” (unblock) from each RATING  
C
C8+  
G
PG  
14+  
18+  
: ————  
: BLOCK  
: ————  
: BLOCK  
: ————  
: BLOCK  
mode by pressing CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) and VOL (+) or ().  
I ND I V I DUAL BLOCK  
MENU : RETURN  
(ENGLISH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK mode)  
4 You can select BLOCKor “– – – – –” (unblock) from each RATING  
mode by pressing CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) and VOL (+) or ()  
if you select Cdn. French Ratingsin step 2.  
NOTE:  
(FRENCH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK mode)  
In additional mode  
Including two types (English mode, French mode), altogether you are able to download four  
kinds of mode.  
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Parent Control (VIEW TIMER)  
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VIEW TIMER  
This function allows you to restrict TV viewing time and also allows you to control TV usage.  
This function is to prevent your children from watching too much TV.  
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.  
V I EW T I MER  
OFF TIME (Restricts TV watching after the VIEWING TIME reaches  
V I EW I NG T I ME  
– – H M  
OF F T I ME  
– – H M  
S T A TUS : OF F  
zero.)  
OFF TIME can be set from 30M (30 minutes) to 10H00M (10 hours)  
in 30 minutes intervals.  
STATUS (ON/OFF setting of VIEW TIMER)  
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How to set VIEW TIMER.  
T I MER  
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.  
V I DEO AD J US T  
C LOSED CAP T I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SE T UP  
2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to PARENT  
CONTROL.  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
3 Press VOL (+) or () to access PARENT CONTROL mode.  
PARENT CONTROL  
4 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to VIEW  
V C  
H
I P B LOCK  
T I MER  
TIMER.  
V I E  
W
(PARENT CONTROL mode)  
5 Press VOL (+) or () to access VIEW TIMER.  
V I E  
V I E  
W
W
T I MER  
I NG T I ME  
– – H M  
OF F T I ME  
– – H M  
S T A TUS : OF F  
6 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to select VIEWING TIMEand  
OFF TIME. For each selection, press the VOL (+) or () to set  
the time duration.  
V I EW T I MER  
V I EW I NG T I ME  
2 H 0 0M  
OF F T I ME  
– – H M  
S T A TUS : OF F  
7 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to select STATUS. Press the  
VOL (+) or () to turn ON the VIEWING TIMER. (If STATUS is  
OFF, VIEW TIMER is not operated)  
V I EW T I MER  
V I EW I NG T I ME  
2 H 0 0M  
OF F T I ME  
5 H 0 0M  
S T A TUS : ON  
8 Press MENU. INPUT SECRET No.will be displayed.  
I NPUT SECRE T N o .  
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Parent Control (VIEW TIMER Continued)  
9 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.  
I NPUT SECRE T N o .  
10Press MENU, and SECRET No. is registered.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
1
2
3
4
6
9
ENTER  
100  
Example:  
To restrict anybody from watching the TV for 5 hours, after  
watching the TV for 2 hours, your settings would look like this:  
They can choose to watch the 2 hours of TV however they wish.  
For example, they could watch 1 hour of TV, turn TV off for 30  
minutes, then turn TV on and watch the remaining 1 hour on the  
VIEWING TIMER.  
V I EW T I MER  
V I EW I NG T I ME  
2 H 0 0M  
OF F T I ME  
5 H 0 0M  
S T A TUS : ON  
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To change the VIEW TIMER settings. (SECRET No. is registered)  
I NPUT SECRE T N o .  
1 Repeat How to set VIEW TIMERsteps and select  
PARENT CONTROL VIEW TIMERduring step  
3. Press VOL (+) or (), and INPUT SECRET No.”  
will be displayed.  
2 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE  
KEYPAD, and the VIEW TIMER access screen  
will be displayed. Repeat step 5 - 6.  
I NPUT SECRE T N o .  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
* * * *  
9
ENTER  
100  
NOTE:  
When you choose the correct SECRET No., the VIEW TIMER  
access screen is displayed. If the wrong SECRET No. is chosen,  
SECRET No. IS INCORRECTis displayed. Input the SECRET  
No. again in this case.  
SECRE T N o . I S  
I NC  
RRECT  
O
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To cancel the VIEW TIMER (While the TV set is OFF but the  
VIEW TIMER is set)  
T I ME OVER  
1 Turn on TV; a blue screen message TIME OVERwill appear. If  
I NPUT SECRE T N o .  
you do nothing, the TV will turn off in approximately 30 seconds.  
2 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
KEYPAD. When you choose the correct  
SECRET No., the VIEW TIMER is canceled. If  
the wrong SECRET No. is chosen, SECRET  
No. IS INCORRECTis displayed. Input the  
SECRET No. again in this case.  
T I ME OVER  
9
I NPUT SECRE T N o .  
ENTER  
100  
* * * *  
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To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the SECRET No.  
(When you forget the SECRET No.)  
I NPUT SECRE T N o .  
1 Repeat How to set VIEW TIMERsteps and  
select PARENT CONTROL VIEW TIMERduring  
step 3. Press VOL (+) or (), and INPUT SECRET  
No.will be displayed.  
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Parent Control (VIEW TIMER Continued)  
(On the set)  
2 Press and hold both VOL (+) and CH DOWN (9) on the TV set  
simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed.  
Now you can cancel the VIEW TIMER settings or can change the  
SECRET No. while INPUT SECRET No.is displayed.  
VOL  
CH  
+
9
8
-
VOL(+) / CH DOWN(  
VIEWING TIME  
)
9
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Notice of Remaining VIEWING TIME  
For every 30 minute interval, the remaining timewill be displayed  
for four seconds. For the last five minutes, the remaining time”  
will be displayed every minute.  
0H 30M REMAIN  
VIEWING TIME  
0H 05M REMAIN  
• “0 REMAINwill be displayed for 10 seconds just before the  
VIEWING TIME is completed.  
VIEWING TIME  
REMAIN  
0
Energy Save  
PERSONAL PREFERENCE  
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This feature lets you lower the power consumption of your  
TV set which in turn saves you money and minimizes the  
impact on the environment. When this feature is turned on, it  
reduces the brightness of the TV to a level that consumes  
approximately 20 percent less energy than when the feature  
is turned off.  
VOLUME  
A
B
C
D
(+)/()  
CH  
CH  
VOL  
VOL  
+
CHANNEL  
UP (8)/  
DOWN (9)  
MENU  
MUTE  
CATV  
TV  
MENU  
The reduction in brightness will be less noticeable under low  
room lighting conditions.  
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.  
T I MER  
2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to  
V I DEO AD J US T  
C LOSED CAP T I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SE T UP  
ENERGY SAVE.  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
3 Press VOL (+) or () to access ENERGY SAVE select mode.  
ENERGY SAVE  
: OF F  
(ENERGY SAVE select mode)  
4 Press VOL (+) or () to select ON.  
ENERGY SAVE  
: ON  
5 Press MENU to exit.  
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EZ SETUP  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
REMOTE  
KEYPAD  
By operating the channel presetting functions, you can preset  
your TV to the desired channels for viewing.  
7
9
VOLUME  
(+)/()  
FLASHBACK  
ENTER  
100  
PERSONAL PREFERENCE  
A
B
C
D
CHANNEL  
UP (8)/  
DOWN (9)  
CH  
CH  
VOL  
VOL  
+
MENU  
MUTE  
MENU  
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.  
T I MER  
V I DEO AD J US T  
C LOSED CAP T I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SE T UP  
2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to SET  
UP.  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
3 Press VOL (+) or () to access SET UP mode, then press  
B L UE SCREEN  
PERSONA L PRE F .  
UN I VERSA L P L US  
L ANGUAGE  
CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to CH SETTING.  
CH SE T T I NG  
(SET UP mode)  
4 Press VOL (+) or () to access CH SETTING mode.  
E Z SE TUP  
A I R / CAB L E  
CH SEARCH  
CH MEMORY  
(CH SETTING mode)  
5 Press VOL (+) or () to access EZ SETUP mode.  
CONNECT ANT ENNA  
OR CAB L E .  
ST ART E Z SE TUP ?  
YES : VOL +  
NO : VOL –  
(EZ SETUP mode)  
6 Press VOL (+).  
P L EASE WA I T  
The tuner will automatically search for the  
broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No.  
will automatically increase when it appears.)  
AUTO PROGRAMM I NG  
If you want to stop the EZ SETUP process once  
it has started, press VOL (). Search will be  
canceled.  
1 8  
S TOP : VOL –  
To cancel EZ SETUP  
Press VOL ().  
7 Once EZ SETUP is completed, the lowest channel number  
memorized will be displayed.  
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Set Up (Continued)  
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CHANNEL SETTING  
If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions  
below to manually memorize the channel.  
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.  
T I MER  
V I DEO AD J US T  
C LOSED CAP T I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SE T UP  
2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to “SET UP”.  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
3 Press VOL (+) or (–) to access SET UP mode.  
B L UE SCREEN  
PERSONA L PRE F .  
UN I VERSA L P L US  
L ANGUAGE  
4 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to “CH  
SETTING”.  
CH SE T T I NG  
(SET UP mode)  
5 Press VOL (+) or (–) to access CH SETTING mode.  
E Z SE TUP  
A I R / CAB L E  
CH SEARCH  
CH MEMORY  
(CH SETTING mode)  
6 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to the  
“AIR/CABLE”, then press VOL (+) or (–) to access AIR/CABLE  
mode.  
E Z SE TUP  
A I R / CAB L E  
CH SEARCH  
CH MEMORY  
(CH SETTING mode)  
7 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to the  
A I R / CAB L E  
desired mode.  
A I R  
CAB L E S TD  
CAB L E HRC  
CAB L E I RC  
CABLE STD  
CABLE HRC  
CABLE IRC  
AIR  
(AIR/CABLE mode)  
8 Press MENU to exit.  
NOTE:  
• Receivable channels of your TV set are:  
AIR channels:  
CABLE channels:  
VHF: 2 through 13.  
1 (HRC and IRC mode only)  
UHF: 14 through 69.  
2 through 125 (STD, HRC and IRC)  
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Set Up (Continued)  
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Saving broadcast TV channels into memory.  
1.1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen,  
then press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to  
move the “ ” mark to SET UP.  
E Z SE TUP  
A I R / CAB L E  
CH SEARCH  
CH MEMORY  
1.2 Press VOL (+) or () to access SET UP  
mode, then press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9)  
to move the “ ” mark to CH SETTING.  
(CH SETTING mode)  
1.3 Press VOL (+) or () to access CH  
SETTING screen.  
1.4 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move  
the “ ” mark to CH SEARCH, then press  
VOL (+) or () to access CH SEARCH  
mode.  
START  
(START)  
2.1 Press VOL (+). The tuner will search  
through all available channels in your area  
and add them into the TVs memory.  
(STOP)  
STOP  
2.2 Press VOL (). CH SEARCH will stop at  
the current channel and will not add any  
higher channels.  
(CH SEARCH screen)  
2.3 Press MENU to exit.  
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Adding weak or additional channels or erasing unwanted channels from TV memory.  
1.1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU  
screen, then press CH UP (8)or DOWN (9)  
to move the “ ” mark to SET UP.  
E Z SE TUP  
A I R / CAB L E  
CH SEARCH  
CH MEMORY  
1.2 Press VOL (+) or () to access SET UP  
mode, then press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9)  
to move the “ ” mark to CH SETTING.  
(CH SETTING mode)  
1.3 Press VOL (+) or () to access CH  
SETTING mode, then press CH UP (8)  
or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to  
CH MEMORY.  
2.1 Press VOL (+) or () to access CH  
MEMORY.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
2.2 Use CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) or REMOTE  
KEYPAD to select each desired channel  
to add or erase.  
or  
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ENTER  
100  
2.3 Press VOL (+) to add a channel to the  
TVs memory or press VOL () to erase  
a channel from the TVs memory.  
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PERSONAL PREFERENCE  
2.4 Press MENU to exit.  
VOLUME  
A
B
C
D
VOL (+)  
(+)/()  
CH  
CH  
VOL  
VOL  
+
To add channel 12 to  
the TV memory  
CH MEMORY  
A I R 1 2  
CH MEMORY  
CHANNEL  
UP (8)/  
DOWN (9)  
MENU  
MUTE  
A I R  
1 2  
CATV  
TV  
TO ADD  
: +  
VOL ()  
TO ERASE : –  
MENU  
To erase channel 12  
from the TV memory  
(CH MEMORY  
unmemorized channel)  
(CH MEMORY  
memorized channel)  
NOTE:  
If you press VOL (+) again while in the CH SEARCH mode, auto-program will start again, and the  
previously memorized channels will be lost.  
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BLUE SCREEN  
Automatically turns the screen blue if a broadcast signal is not received.  
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.  
T I MER  
V I DEO AD J US T  
C LOSED CAP T I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SE T UP  
2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to SET  
UP.  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
3 Press VOL (+) or () to access SET UP mode.  
B L UE SCREEN  
PERSONA L PRE F .  
UN I VERSA L P L US  
L ANGUAGE  
CH SE T T I NG  
(SET UP mode)  
4 Press VOL (+) or () to access BLUE SCREEN select mode.  
B LUE SCREEN  
: OF F  
(BLUE SCREEN select mode)  
5 Press VOL (+) or () to select ON.  
B LUE SCREEN  
: ON  
6 Press MENU to exit.  
NOTE:  
Poor reception due to weak signals, or too much noise might activate the BLUE SCREEN  
function despite the presence of a broadcast signal. To continue watching TV under these  
conditions, switch the BLUE SCREEN OFF.  
While VCR input mode is selected, the BLUE SCREEN will not be shown on your TV even if  
the BLUE SCREEN is turned on.  
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PERSONAL PREFERENCE  
By setting the PERSONAL PREFERENCE channels in advance,  
you can select your favorite channels easily.  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
REMOTE  
KEYPAD  
7
9
VOLUME  
(+)/()  
FLASHBACK  
ENTER  
100  
PERSONAL  
PREFERENCE  
PERSONAL PREFERENCE  
A
B
C
D
CHANNEL  
UP (8)/  
DOWN (9)  
CH  
CH  
VOL  
VOL  
+
MENU  
MUTE  
MENU  
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.  
T I MER  
V I DEO AD J US T  
C LOSED CAP T I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SE T UP  
2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to SET  
UP.  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
3 Press VOL (+) or () to access SET UP mode, then press  
CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to PERSONAL  
PREFERENCE.  
B L UE SCREEN  
PERSONA L PRE F .  
UN I VERSA L P L US  
L ANGUAGE  
CH SE T T I NG  
(PERSONAL PREFERENCE select mode)  
PERSONA L PREF .  
4 Press VOL (+) or () to select PERSONAL PREFERENCE in  
which you can program four favorite channels, in four different  
categories. (total of 16 channels)  
A
B
C
D
– – – – – – – – – – – –  
– – – – – – – – – – – –  
– – – – – – – – – – – –  
– – – – – – – – – – – –  
5 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to the  
PERSONA L PREF .  
desired position.  
A
B
C
D
– – – – – – – – – – – –  
– – – – – – – – – – – –  
– – – – – – – – – – – –  
– – – – – – – – – – – –  
6 Press REMOTE KEYPAD on the Remote to input the CHANNEL  
PERSONA L PREF .  
Number into the memory.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
A
B
C
D
Example:  
1 2 5 – – – – – – – – –  
– – – – – – – – – – – –  
– – – – – – – – – – – –  
– – – – – – – – – – – –  
125 Press 100followed by 2and then 5.  
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ENTER  
100  
7 Repeat steps 4 - 6 to input the next CHANNEL Number.  
8 Press MENU to exit.  
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To select the PERSONAL PREFERENCE channel.  
PERSONA L PREF .  
If the channels are memorized as shown to the right,  
press the Remotes Abutton to select the Channels below.  
A
1 2 5  
2 5 1 2 3  
B
8 5  
C
D
3 8 – – –  
3 0 – – –  
125 25 40  
4
4 0  
4
5 5 – – – – – –  
– – – – – – – – –  
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UNIVERSAL PLUS FUNCTION  
VCR input mode will be selected automatically by pressing  
VCR PLAY button on UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL.  
PERSONAL PREFERENCE  
VOLUME  
A
B
C
D
(+)/()  
CH  
CH  
VOL  
VOL  
+
CHANNEL  
UP (8)/  
DOWN (9)  
MENU  
MUTE  
CATV  
TV  
MENU  
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.  
T I MER  
2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “  
V I DEO AD J US T  
C LOSED CAP T I ON  
PARENT CONTROL  
ENERGY SAVE  
SE T UP  
mark to SET UP.  
(MAIN MENU screen)  
3 Press VOL (+) or () to access SET UP mode.  
B L UE SCREEN  
PERSONA L PRE F .  
UN I VERSA L P L US  
L ANGUAGE  
CH SE T T I NG  
(SET UP mode)  
4 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “  
B L UE SCREEN  
PERSONA L PRE F .  
UN I VERSA L P L US  
L ANGUAGE  
mark to UNIVERSAL PLUS.  
CH SE T T I NG  
5 Press VOL (+) or () to access UNIVERSALPLUS  
UN I VERSA L P LUS  
select mode.  
VCR :  
CH  
CH  
3
4
I NPUT  
OF F  
(UNIVERSAL PLUS select mode)  
6 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to select the CH3,  
CH4, INPUTor OFF.  
UN I VERSA L P LUS  
Set model to the input in which your VCR is  
connected. If done through RF, select either  
channel 3 or 4 to match the setting of the VCR.  
VCR :  
CH  
CH  
I NPUT  
OF F  
3
4
7 Press MENU to exit.  
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Using the Video and Audio Input Jacks  
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Connecting video equipment for playback of video material.  
When the television is connected to video equipment as shown below, the material being played  
back on the video equipment can be seen on the television screen.  
Connecting video device equipped with video output terminal.  
CONNECTIONS  
VIDEO EQUIPMENT  
(Front connection  
terminals of TV)  
Camcorder  
To VIDEO OUTPUT  
To AUDIO OUTPUT  
TV Game  
VCR  
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To watch video material playback.  
Press the Remotes INPUT to select VIDEO INPUT mode to which the video equipment you  
want to playback is connected.  
The external VIDEO INPUT mode will change as follows each time the INPUT is pressed.  
AIR  
or  
CABLE  
-
INPUT  
(Front)  
INPUT mode can be selected by pressing either the CH UP (8) on the TV remote control when  
the TV is set to the highest channel stored in memory, or by pressing the CH DOWN (9) when  
it is set to the lowest channel.  
NOTE:  
When connecting video or audio equipment to the television, be sure that the power is turned  
off in order to prevent damage to either the television or the equipment being connected.  
It is the intent of SHARP that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright law of  
the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever  
necessary.  
For detailed information on the connection and use of auxiliary equipment, refer to the instruction  
manuals of the equipment being used.  
The connection cords can be obtained from your local video store.  
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Operation of Remote Control  
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“Identifying” Remote VCR and Cable TV  
Converters  
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Universal Remote Control  
With the purchase of your television set you  
also have received the latest innovation in  
remote control technology. With its easy-to-  
use push button keyboard, your Remote can  
control your television set and most infrared  
remote controlled VCRs and cable TV  
converters as well.  
Your Remote Control has been set at the  
factory to operate your TV and many remote  
control VCRs and Cable Converters. However,  
in some cases an easy one-time set-up step  
may be necessary before the Remote will  
operate accessory VCRs and Cable  
Converters.  
• In this set-up step, the Remote locates and  
memorizes the remote control transmitter code  
for the VCR or Cable Converter.  
• Once “identified”, the Remote sends the proper  
remote signals to operate your accessory.  
• This identify step will not have to be repeated  
until power to the Remote is interrupted due  
to a battery failure.  
NOTE:  
• Depending on the model, year produced,  
brand and type of VCR, some models may  
not be compatible with the remote control.  
• Some brands of VCR or Cable TV converter  
Box may not enable channel selection until  
the ENTER is pressed.  
Example:  
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Using Your Remote Control With A VCR  
When you select channel 24,  
(1) Press REMOTE KEYPAD “2”.  
(2) Press REMOTE KEYPAD “4”.  
(3) Press ENTER.  
For detailed information on the use of the VCR  
or Cable TV converter Box refer to their  
operating manuals.  
Once you make certain the Remote Control  
has “identified” your remote controlled VCR,  
the Remote Control is ready to operate your  
unit. The various VCR function buttons on the  
Remote Control will not operate your VCR  
if those features are not already found on  
your unit.  
• All VCR buttons will operate whether the  
Remote Control is in TV or CATV modes.  
• For detailed information on the use of the VCR,  
refer to the operation manual of the VCR.  
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Using Your Remote With Your TV  
After installing the batteries, set the TV-CATV  
on the remote to the TV position. (If you can  
change the channel of the TV by pressing  
CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) on the Remote  
Control, it is in the TV position.)  
REMOTE KEYPAD  
Use to enter two-digit code  
numbers when identifying  
VCR POWER  
Press to turn the VCR on  
and off.  
POWER  
TV  
VCR  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
your VCR.  
PLAY  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
ENTER  
Press to playback a tape.  
6
FF  
REWIND  
7
9
FLASHBACK  
ENTER  
Press to rapidly advance the  
tape. For some VCRs, you  
may need to press STOP  
first, then FF. In Playback  
mode, hold button down to  
view the picture moving  
rapidly in forward direction.  
Press to rewind a tape.  
For some VCRs you may  
need to press STOP first,  
then REWIND.  
In Playback mode, hold  
button down to view picture  
moving rapidly in reverse.  
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A
B
C
D
CH  
CH  
VOL  
VOL  
+
MENU  
MUTE  
CATV  
TV  
VCR CHANNEL  
PAUSE  
UP ( )/ DOWN (  
)
Press to temporary stop  
the tape during playback  
or recording. Press again  
to release Pause.  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
Press to scan up or down  
through channels on the  
VCR.  
VCR CH  
PAUSE STOP  
REC  
STOP  
Press to stop the tape.  
RECORD  
Press to begin recording.  
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Operation of Remote Control (Continued)  
POWER  
VCR  
POWER  
TV  
VCR  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
DISPLAY  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
REMOTE  
KEYPAD  
FLASHBACK  
ENTER  
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A
B
C
D
CH  
CH  
VOL  
VOL  
+
CHANNEL  
UP (8)/  
DOWN (9)  
MENU  
MUTE  
CATV  
TV  
TV-CATV  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
VCR CH  
PAUSE STOP  
REC  
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HOW TO IDENTIFY A VCR  
Some brands have more than one remote  
code listed, due to changes in the remote  
codes from early to later model years, or due  
to format differences (VHS/BETA). In such  
cases, you may have to try more than one code  
to find the code your VCR accepts.  
The remote control may already be set to  
operate your VCR. Try this initial check to see  
if going on to the following identifysection is  
necessary.  
(1) Point remote towards VCR and press VCR  
POWER.  
(2) Does the remote turn the VCR ON and OFF?  
If yes, the remote is ready to operate the VCR  
and no further steps are needed.  
NOTE:  
Depending on the model, year produced,  
brand, and type of VCR, some models may  
not be compatible with the remote control.  
If no, continue to the identifysection.  
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To Identify Your VCR Search Method.  
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To Identify Your VCR Direct Entry Method.  
(1) Slide TV-CATV switch on the remote to TV.  
(2) Press POWER on the VCR to ON.  
(3) Stand at least six feet away from the front of  
the VCR.  
Use the following steps and list to quickly  
find the remote control code for your  
accessory VCR.  
First look up your VCRs remote control code  
number before going through the direct code  
entry steps control.  
If this procedure does not identify your  
accessory VCR, use the Search method of  
identification (described in the next section).  
Point the remote towards the VCR.  
Hold down DISPLAY and CH UP (8) at the  
same time. KEEP HOLDING THE BUTTONS  
DOWN.  
(4) Watch the Channel Number indicator on the  
VCR, Channel numbers will scan up when  
the VCR has been identified.  
(1) Slide TV-CATV switch to TV.  
(2) Press and hold down DISPLAY and  
CH DOWN (9) on your remote control.  
Then release both buttons.  
Release DISPLAY and CH UP (8) as soon  
as the channel numbers start to scan up.  
The VCRs remote control code number has  
been identified, and the remote is ready to  
operate the VCR.  
(3) Within ten seconds after releasing DISPLAY  
and CH DOWN (9), enter your VCRs two-  
digit remote control code number using  
REMOTE KEYPAD (refer to list).  
The remote control is now ready to send  
commands to your VCR.  
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Operation of Remote Control (Continued)  
REMOTE CONTROL  
CODE NUMBER  
VCR BRAND  
POWER  
TV  
Akai________________ 25, 26, 37  
VCR  
DISPLAY  
INPUT  
TV  
POWER  
Audio Dynamics ______ 15, 22, 30  
Broksonic ___________ 32  
Canon ______________ 04  
Capehart ____________ 34  
Craig _______________ 10, 31  
Curtis Mathis_________ 04  
DISPLAY  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
REMOTE  
KEYPAD  
FLASHBACK  
ENTER  
Daewoo ____________ 34  
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DBX _______________ 15, 22, 30  
Dynatech ___________ 29  
A
B
C
D
CH  
CH  
Emerson ____________ 21, 32, 35  
Fisher ______________ 09, 10, 11  
Funai_______________ 28, 29  
GE ________________ 04  
Goldstar ____________ 24  
Hitachi______________ 06  
VOL  
VOL  
+
CHANNEL  
UP (8)/  
MENU  
REW  
MUTE  
CATV  
TV  
DOWN (9)  
TV-CATV  
Instant Replay________ 04  
PLAY  
FF  
JC Penney __________ 04, 06, 24, 30  
JVC ________________ 15, 41, 42  
Kenwood____________ 14, 15  
Lloyds ______________ 29  
VCR CH  
PAUSE STOP  
REC  
Magnavox ___________ 04, 05, 08  
Magnin _____________ 31  
Marantz_____________ 30  
Memorex____________ 04, 10, 24, 29  
Minolta _____________ 06  
Mitsubishi ___________ 17, 18, 39, 40  
Montgomery Ward ____ 02, 43  
Multitech ____________ 29  
NEC _______________ 15, 22, 30  
Panasonic ___________ 04, 44  
Pentax _____________ 05, 06  
Philco ______________ 04, 05  
Philips ______________ 04, 05, 08  
Quasar _____________ 04  
RCA _______________ 06, 07, 33  
Realistic ____________ 01, 02, 10, 24  
Samsung ___________ 23, 31  
Sanyo ______________ 14, 10  
Scott _______________ 20  
Sears ______________ 06, 11, 24  
Sharp ______________ 01, 02, 03  
Shintom ____________ 36  
Sony _______________ 12, 13, 38  
Sound Design ________ 29  
TIPS ON IDENTIFYING YOUR VCR:  
If your VCR model does not have the CHANNEL  
UP function on its remote control, it cannot be  
identified using the SEARCH method of identifying.  
For such models, please try the DIRECT ENTRY  
method of identifying.  
Be Patient: a minute or two can seem a lot longer  
when youre waiting for something to happen, but  
the code should be identified within two minutes.  
Remember, it is only a one-time set-up.  
Be careful not to let the VCR scan more than five  
channels when the indicator starts to move up.  
If you continue holding down the DISPLAY and  
CH UP (8) after five channel scans, the proper  
remote code can be passed up, and the two minute  
identify cycle will have to be repeated.  
If a channel change does not occur on the VCR  
within two minutes, read the identifying instructions  
again and repeat the steps. Should a channel  
change still not occur the remote will not operate  
with the desired VCR.  
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HOW TO IDENTIFY A CABLE CONVERTER  
To Identify Your Cable Converter Direct  
Entry Method.  
Sylvania ____________ 04, 05, 08  
Symphonic __________ 29  
Tatung ______________ 15  
Teac _______________ 15, 29  
Teknika _____________ 27, 29  
Thomas_____________ 29  
Use the following steps and list to quickly find  
the remote control code for your cable TV  
converter.  
First look up your converters remote code  
number before going through the direct code  
entry steps below.  
TMK _______________ 21  
Toshiba _____________ 19, 20  
Video Concepts ______ 30  
If this procedure does not identify your  
converter, use the Search method of  
identification (described in the next section).  
Yamaha ____________ 15, 29, 30  
Zenith ______________ 16  
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Operation of Remote Control (Continued)  
(1) Slide TV-CATV switch to CATV.  
REMOTE CONTROL  
CODE NUMBER  
CATV CONVERTER  
(2) Press and hold down DISPLAY and  
BRAND  
CH DOWN (9) on your remote control.  
Then release both buttons.  
Anvision ____________ 07, 08  
Cable Star___________ 07, 08  
Eagle ______________ 08  
Eastern International __ 02  
General Instrument ____ 04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25,  
30, 36  
Hamlin _____________ 12, 13, 34  
Jerrold______________ 04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25,  
30, 36  
Macom _____________ 37  
Magnavox ___________ 07, 08, 19, 25, 28, 29,  
32, 33, 40, 41  
(3) Within ten seconds after releasing DISPLAY  
and CH DOWN (9), enter your converters two-  
digit code number using REMOTE KEYPAD  
(refer to list).  
The remote control is now ready to send  
commands to your converter.  
Some brands have more than one remote code  
listed due to changes in the remote codes from  
early to later model years. In such cases, you  
may have to try more than one code to find the  
code your converter accepts.  
NSC _______________ 09  
Oak ________________ 01, 16, 38  
NOTE:  
Depending on the model, year produced, brand,  
and type of CATV converter, some models may  
not be compatible with the remote control.  
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Oak Sigma __________  
Panasonic ___________ 27, 39  
Philips ______________ 07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29,  
32, 33, 40, 41  
Pioneer _____________ 18, 20  
Randtek ____________ 07, 08  
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To Identify Your Cable Converter Search  
Method.  
(1) SlideTV-CATV switch on the remote to CATV.  
(2) Press the POWER button on the cable  
converter to ON.  
27, 43  
RCA _______________  
Regal ______________ 12, 13  
Regency ____________ 02  
(3) Stand at least six feet away from the converter.  
Point the remote towards the converter.  
Hold down the DISPLAY and CH UP (8) at  
the same time. KEEP HOLDING THE  
BUTTONS DOWN.  
03, 22, 42  
Sony _______________ 44  
Sylvania ____________ 11  
Scientific Atlantic______  
06  
Teknika _____________  
Texscan ____________ 11  
(4) Watch the Channel Number indicator on the  
converter.  
Tocom ______________ 17, 21  
31  
Unika ______________  
Viewstar ____________ 07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29,  
32, 33, 40, 41  
Channel numbers will scan up when the  
converter has been identified.  
Release the DISPLAY and CH UP (8) as soon  
as the channel numbers start to scan up.  
The converters remote control code number  
has been identified, and the remote is ready to  
operate the converter.  
14  
Zenith ______________  
NOTE:  
Some satellite receivers can be operated by the  
REMOTE CONTROL. If you have a Satellite  
Receiver, you can use the above method to search  
for available channels.  
TIPS ON IDENTIFYING YOUR CABLE  
CONVERTER:  
Be Patient: a minute or two can seem a lot  
longer when youre waiting for something to  
happen, but the code should be identified  
within two minutes. Remember, it is only a  
one-time set-up.  
Be careful not to let the CATV converter scan  
more than five channels when the indicator  
starts to move up. If you continue holding down  
the DISPLAY and CH UP (8) after five channel  
scans, the proper remote code can be passed  
up, and the two minute identify cycle will have  
to be repeated.  
If a channel change does not occur on the cable  
converter within two minutes, read the  
identifying instructions again and repeat the  
steps. Should a channel change still not occur,  
the remote will not operate with the desired  
converter.  
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Before Calling for Service  
Check these items and see if you can correct trouble with a slight adjustment of the controls.  
QUICK SERVICE  
CHECK LIST  
POSSIBLE REMEDY  
Try a new channel, if OK, then  
possible station trouble.  
X
X
X X  
X
X X  
X
X
X X X X X X X  
X
Is TV plugged in? Power at outlet?  
Is TVs POWER button on?  
X
X
X
X
X X  
X X  
X
X
X X  
X X  
X
X
X
X
X X X X X X X  
X X X X X X X  
X
X
Is antenna connected to terminal on  
the back of the set?  
X
X
X
X
X X  
X X  
X
X
X X  
X X  
X
X
X
X
X X X X X X X  
X X X X X X X  
X
X
If outside antenna is being used,  
check for broken wire.  
Check for local interference or  
external electrical noise.  
X
X
X
X
X X  
X X  
X
X
X X  
X X  
X
X
X
X
X X X X X X X  
X X X X X X X  
X
X
Turn off with POWER button and  
then turn it on after about a minute.  
Adjust COLOR control.  
Adjust PICTURE control.  
X
X
X
X
X X  
X X  
X
X
X X  
X X  
X
X
X
X
X X X X X X X  
X X X X X X X  
X
X
Check external Video/Audio  
products: look for loose/broken  
connection leads.  
X
X
X X  
X
X X  
X
X
X X X X X X X  
X
(Refer to page 32)  
Check batteries of Remote Control.  
X
X
X
X
X X  
X X  
X
X
X X  
X X  
X
X
X
X
X X X X X X X  
X X X X X X X  
X
X
Change Closed Caption mode  
to OFF/ Energy Save mode  
to OFF.  
Unplug the TV and plug it in again  
after two minutes.  
X
X
X X  
X
X X  
X
X
X X X X X X X  
X
NOTE:  
When viewing in TEXT mode, if no TEXT broadcast is being received,  
the screen may become dark and blank. Should this occur, set the  
Closed Caption mode to OFF.  
(Dark and Blank Picture)  
Calling for Service  
For location of the nearest SharpAuthorized Servicer, or to obtain product literature accessories, supplies,  
or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP.  
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Antes de llamar al servicio de reparaciones  
Verifique estos items para ver si usted mismo puede solucionar el problema.  
LISTA DE  
COMPROBACIONES  
DE SERVICIO  
RAPIDO  
POSIBLE SOLUCIÓN  
Pruebe con otro canal y si todo está  
bien, el problema puede ser de la  
emisora.  
X
X
X
X
X X  
X X  
X
X
X X X X X X X X X  
X X X X X X X X X  
X
X
X
X
X
X
Está conectado el televisor?  
Llega electricidad al tomacorrientes?  
Está conectado el interruptor del  
televisor?  
X
X
X
X
X X  
X X  
X
X
X X X X X X X X X  
X X X X X X X X X  
X
X
X
X
X
X
Está conectado la antena al terminal  
del panel posterior del televisor?  
Si utiliza una antena exterior,  
cerciórese de que el cable no esté  
dañado.  
X
X
X
X
X X  
X X  
X
X
X X X X X X X X X  
X X X X X X X X X  
X
X
X
X
X
X
Compruebe si hay interferencia local.  
Desconecte el interruptor POWER y  
vuelva a conectarlo después de  
transcurrir un minuto.  
X
X
X X  
X
X X X X X X X X X  
X
X
X
Ajuste el control de COLOR.  
Ajuste el control de MATIZ.  
X
X
X
X
X X  
X X  
X
X
X X X X X X X X X  
X X X X X X X X X  
X
X
X
X
X
X
Verifique los productos externos de  
Video/Audio, revise si hay gufas de  
conexiones sueltas o rotas.  
X
X
X
X
X X  
X X  
X
X
X X X X X X X X X  
X X X X X X X X X  
X
X
X
X
X
X
Compruebe el estado de las pilas del  
mando a distancia.  
Desactive (OFF) el modo CLOSED  
CAPTION / Desactive (OFF) el modo  
Ahorro de Energía (Energy Save).  
X
X
X
X
X X  
X X  
X
X
X X X X X X X X X  
X X X X X X X X X  
X
X
X
X
X
X
Desenchufe el televisor y vuelva a  
enchufarlo despúes de dos minutos.  
NOTA:  
Cuando se ve en modo TEXTO sin recibir emisiones de TEXTO, la  
pantalla puede ponerse en blanco y negro. Si ocurriera ésto, ponga  
el modo CLOSED CAPTION en OFF.  
(Imagen oscura y en blanco)  
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Limited Warranty  
CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY  
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand  
product (the Product), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and  
materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part  
thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the  
period(s) set forth below.  
This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s)  
set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been  
subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or  
modified in design or construction.  
In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth  
below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer.  
The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to  
purchasers by law. ALLIMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY  
AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET  
FORTH BELOW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above  
limitation may not apply to you.  
Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other  
than those described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described  
herein on behalf of Sharp.  
The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be  
the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for 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 all claims, whether  
based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable or in any way  
responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs  
performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible  
for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of  
incidental or consequential damages, so that above exclusion may not apply to you.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAYALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH  
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.  
Model Specific Section  
Your Product Model Number & Description: 25N-M180, 25 inch Color Television  
(Be sure to have this information available when you need  
service for your Product.)  
Warranty Period for this Product:  
One (1) year parts and 90 days labor. The warranty period  
continues for an additional one (1) year, for a total of two (2)  
years, with respect to the picture tube(s) in the Product for  
parts only. Labor and service are not provided free of charge  
for this additional period.  
Additional Item(s) Excluded from  
Warranty Coverage (if any):  
Non-rechargeable batteries.  
Where to Obtain Service:  
From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United  
States. To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized  
Servicer, call Sharp toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP.  
What to Do to Obtain Service:  
Contact your Sharp Authorized Servicer to obtain in-home  
service for this Product. The Servicer will come to your home  
and if it is necessary to remove the Product, the Servicer  
will reinstall it. Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available.  
TO OBTAIN ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP  
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Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135  
Printed in U.S.A.  
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