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models
27N-S300
32N-S400
36N-S400
CONTENTS
Page Page
• View Timer .............................................. 23 - 25
• Important Information .................................. 2 - 3
• Energy Save .................................................... 25
• Important Safeguards .................................. 3 - 4
• Set Up ....................................................... 26 - 31
• Supplied Accessories ....................................... 5
• EZ Setup ...............................
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Welcome to the SHARP Family. We are pleased that you are now the owner of a SHARP Color Television – built for outstanding quality, reliability and performance. Every SHARP Color Television set is tuned and adjusted for proper color and sound, and has passed through the most stringent quality control tests at the factory. We have prepared this OPERATION MANUAL so that you may adjust the picture and color to your personal viewing preference. We sincerely hope that you receive the greatest satisfa
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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 user’s 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 assure your person
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Important Safeguards (Continued) 14. If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded 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, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
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Supplied Accessories Infrared Remote Control Size AA Part Number : RRMCG1396CESA Dry Batteries 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 a
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Antenna Connections (Continued) 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. 27N-S300 model only: A. Combination VHF/UHF B. Separate VHF/UHF REAR OF TV VHF/UHF ANTENNA 300/75-ohm ADAPTOR (not supplied) 300-ohm VHF UHF or twin-lead ANTENNA ANTEN
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Quick Reference Control Operation L Location of Controls 27N-S300 Front Panel POWER — VOL + CH MENU A E A POWER POWER — VOL + CH Press → On. MENU Press again → Off. D B B VOLUME UP/DOWN (+) Increases sound. C (–) Decreases sound. C SENSOR AREA FOR REMOTE CONTROL 32N-S400, 36N-S400 D CHANNEL UP/DOWN POWER — VOL + CH (8) Selects next higher channel. (9) Selects next lower channel. • Press both at same time to access MAIN MENU Screen. E POWER — VOL + CH A E VIDEO/AUDIO TERMINALS IN 2
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Referencia rápida de los controles de operación L Ubicación de los Contoles (ESPAÑOL) 27N-S300 Front Delantero POWER — VOL + CH A ALIMENTACION (POWER) MENU A Pulsando → Enciende (On). POWER — VOL + E CH Pulsando nuevamente → Apaga (Off). MENU B AUMENTO/DISMINUCION DEL VOLUMEN (VOL) D B (+) Aumenta el sonido. (–) Disminuye el sonido. C C ZONA DEL SONSOR DEL MANDOA DISTANCIA D CANAL SUPERIOR/INFERIOR (CH) 32N-S400, 36N-S400 (8) Selecciona el siguiente canal superior. POWER — VOL + CH (9) Selecc
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Référence rapide sur les commandes L Emplacement des touches (FRANÇAIS) 27N-S300 Panneau avant POWER — VOL + CH MENU A ALIMENTATION (POWER) A Appuyer pour mettre sous tension. E POWER — VOL + CH Appuyer de nouveau pour mettre hors tension. MENU B AUGMENTATION/RÉDUCTION DU VOLUME SONORE (VOL) D B (+) Pour augmenter le volume du son. (–) Pour diminuer le volume du son. C C ZONE DE DÉTECTION DU CAPTEUR 32N-S400, 36N-S400 D TOUCHES DES CANAUX CROISSANT/DÉCROISSANT (CH) (8) Selectionne le canal sup
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EZ SETUP during First Power On L When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically POWER memorize the broadcasting channels. Please perform the following instructions before you press the VOLUME power button. (+)/(–) (1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5) (2) Connect the antenna cable to the TV set. (See pages 5 - 6) (3) Plug in the AC POWER cord to the wall outlet. CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU 1 Press the POWER button on the TV set or on the Remote Cont
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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 9 CH 8 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) MENU on the TV set. Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control • If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most (On the set) settings via the MAIN MENU screen when you press b
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Sleep Timer L 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) 3 Press VOL (+) or (–) to set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 4 Press MENU to exit. → NOTE: (TIMER SET mode) • 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
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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. Audio Select L MTS (MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND) This circuit allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound. L EQUISOUND (32N-S400 and 36N-S400 only) This function keeps the volume level constant during program changes and commercial breaks. L INTERNAL SPEAKER SWITCH This function turns the TV’s intern
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Audio Select (Continued) Example: Actual screen indicating ON AIR when receiving STEREO broadcasts. Actual channel number “← ON AIR” will appear next to STEREO or SAP when receiving STEREO or SAP broadcasts. (Channel call on screen) L You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available. • Stereo broadcasts Live television transmission of sports, shows, concerts, etc. can be received in dynamic stereo sound. • SAP broadcasts Television broadcast can be received with either MAIN or
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Closed Caption (Continued) 4 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the “ ” mark to either “MODE” or “DATA”. 5 Press VOL (+) or (–) to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting. MODE : DATA : 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 t
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) • MPAA RATING (Example) Example 1. “PG-13” in the age-based RATING is blocked. This will automatically block the high ratings “R”, “NC-17” and “X” also. Example 2. “R” in the age-based RATING is blocked. This will automatically block the high ratings “NC- 17” and “X” also. NOTE: • MPAA RATING is only age-based ratings. [2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES Content Base y x DL S V FV RATING (Sexually (Adult (Sexual (Violence) (Fantasy Suggestive Language) Si
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) Example 1.2 : Age-Based setting AGE D L S V FV For “TV-G” select “BLOCK” for “AGE”. This will automatically TV-Y –– –– – : VIEW block the higher age ratings “TV-PG”, “TV-14”, “TV-MA” and TV-Y7 –– ––: BLOCK TV-G –– –– – “TV-G”. TV-PG – TV-14 – Furthermore, the content ratings “D”, “L”, “S”, “V”, “FV” are TV-MA – – automatically blocked as well for “TV-PG”, “TV-14” and “TV- MENU : RETURN MA” in addition to “TV-G
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) L HOW TO SET V-CHIP REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (+)/(–) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU [1] MPAA RATING 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. TIMER V I DEO AD J UST AUD I O SELECT CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT CONTROL ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) 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
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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 –– –– – : VIEW TV-Y7 –– ––: BLOCK TV-G –– –– – TV-PG – 4 To change CONTENT SETTING, press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) TV-14 – TV-MA – – to move the “ ” to the desired rating and then press VOL (+) MENU : RETURN or (–
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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 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. 4 Press MENU and SECRET No. is registered. L To cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK screen while V-CHIP BLOCK has been a
