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COLOR TELEVISION
H OPERATION MANUAL H
MODEL
32C540
Products that have earned the ENERGY STARb are designed to protect the
environment through superior energy efficiency.
CONTENTS
PAGE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION/IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS .................................................... 2–4
Supplied Accessories ............................................... 5
Before Operating Your Television .............................. 5
Antenna Connections ........................................... 5, 6
Quick Reference Control Operation ..................... 7, 8
EZ SETUP during First Use ..................................... 9
Demo Mode .............................................................10
Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without
Remote Control ...................................................... 10
Language ............................................................... 11
Sleep Timer ............................................................ 11
Video Adjust ........................................................... 12
Audio Select ..................................................... 13, 14
MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) ............................ 13
SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch) ................. 13
FAO (Fixed Audio Output) ................................... 13
AUDIO ADJUST ................................................. 14
This operation manual includes basic operating
instructions in Spanish and French.
SPANISH is on page 48–53.
FRENCH is on page 54–59.
PAGE
Closed Caption ....................................................... 15
Parent Control .................................................. 16–26
V-CHIP Operation ......................................... 16–23
VIEW TIMER ................................................ 24–26
Energy Save ........................................................... 27
Set Up .............................................................. 28–34
EZ Setup ............................................................. 28
Channel Setting ............................................ 29–31
Blue Screen .................................................. 31, 32
Personal Preference ........................................... 33
Universal Plus Function ...................................... 34
Auto Input ............................................................... 35
CH/Input ID....................................................... 36, 37
Screen Format........................................................ 38
Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals ...... 39, 40
Using the Audio Output Terminals .......................... 41
Operation of Universal Remote Control ........... 42–45
Before Calling for Service ....................................... 46
Calling for Service .................................................. 46
Specifications ......................................................... 47
Limited Warranty .................................................... 60
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W
ER
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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 satisfaction and enjoyment from your new SHARP Color
Television set for years to come.
Please read these instructions carefully, and keep them handy for your future reference.
Model No.:
Serial No.:
IMPORTANT
To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV’s
model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers
are located at the rear of the TV.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
There are two important reasons for prompt warranty registration of your new SHARP television set. Use
the REGISTRATION CARD packed in with the set.
FIRST – WARRANTY
This is to assure that you will immediately receive the full consumer benefit of the parts, service and labor
warranty applicable to your purchase.
SECOND – CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT
To assure that you will promptly receive any safety notification on inspection, modification or recall that
SHARP may be required to give under the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act. PLEASE READ
CAREFULLY THE IMPORTANT “LIMITED WARRANTY” CLAUSE ON THE LAST PAGE.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO WET LOCATIONS.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with
arrowhead within a triangle is
intended to tell the user that
parts inside the product are a
risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within a
triangle is intended to tell the
user that important operating
and servicing instructions are
in the papers with the
appliance.
“Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention
to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL
This product utilizes a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) containing lead and tin-lead solder.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environment considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
www.eiae.org
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued)
CAUTION:
Do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other heavy items.
To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flames on the top or near the TV set.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this products to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product.
CAUTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate your television and save
these instructions for later use.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure
your personal safety. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK 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. Do not use this television equipment near water — for example, near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink 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,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment and cart combination to
overturn.
7. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s 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. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)
13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television equipment.
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 grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode.
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. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
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. If the television equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. 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.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUND
CLAMP
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
100
POWER
TV
DVD
VCR
MENU MUTE
PAUSE
FLASHBACK
DISPLAY
INPUT
TV • CATV • VCR • DVD
STOP REC
REW PLAY FF
CH/SKIP
VOL
CH
CH
VOL
+
ENTER
A B C D
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
CATV TV
DVD VCR
Supplied Accessories
Size AA
Dry Batteries
Infrared Remote Control
Note:
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 the TV set.
Power
Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hz (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.
If the set is not going to 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 the
radio.
If you are listening to an AM broadcast, turn the TV off. AM broadcast signals may not be received
due to interference from the TV.
Before using the television, prepare the Remote Control
To use the remote control, insert batteries first.
Inserting the batteries
With your thumbnail, pull up the slit as indicated by the arrow to remove the battery cover. Insert two
batteries (size “AA”). Be sure to match the battery m/, terminals with the m/, marks inside the
compartment.
Before Operating Your Television
Battery
Cover
Pull up
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:
Antenna Connections
F-type connector
75-ohm coaxial cable (round)
300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)
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).
2. A 300-ohm system is a flat “twin-lead” cable that
can be attached to a 75-ohm terminal through a
300/75-ohm ADAPTOR (not supplied).
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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.
Note:
Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that
might be required.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION
Refer to one of the following two diagrams when connecting to 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 ANT/CABLE terminal on the rear of the TV set.
75-ohm
coaxial cable
300-ohm
twin-lead
VHF/UHF ANTENNA
VHF/UHF ANTENNA
300/75-ohm
ADAPTOR
(Not supplied)
or
REAR OF TV
A. Combination VHF/UHF Antennas B. Separate VHF/UHF Antenna
Antenna Connections (Continued)
IN OUT
300-ohm
twin-lead
300-ohm
twin-lead
75-ohm coaxial
cable
VHF
ANTENNA
UHF
ANTENNA
COMBINER
(not supplied)
or
REAR PANEL
OUT
A
IN
B
Cable TV converter/
descrambler
(not supplied)
Two-set
signal
splitter
(not
supplied)
Cable TV Line
RF switch (not supplied)
OUT
IN
F-type connector
75-ohm coaxial cable
When connecting the RF cable to the TV set, do not
tighten F-type connector with tools.
If tools are used, it may cause damage to your TV
set.
(The breaking of internal circuit, etc.)
F-type connector should be finger-tightened only.NOTICE
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Quick Reference Control OperationQuick Reference Control Operation
Note:
The TV set and remote control illustrations and the on-screen displays in this manual may differ from their actual
appearance.
To open the door
Using the projection located under the "PULL-OPEN" indication,
pull and lift the door open.
To close the door
Using the projection, lower the door until closed.
Caution:
When opening or closing the door, do not insert your fingers into
the gap between the door and front panel. This may result in an
injury.
Rear Panel
ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT
TERMINAL
COMPONENT (VIDEO) TERMINALS
IN 3 (VIDEO/AUDIO) TERMINALS
Part Names
Front Panel
VIDEO/AUDIO
TERMINALS
IN 2
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
(a) Selects next higher channel.
(s) Selects next lower channel.
POWER
Press On.
Press again Off.
MENU
Press Accesses MAIN MENU.
Press again Exits MAIN MENU.
INSIDE DOOR
VOLUME UP/DOWN
(k) Increases sound.
(l) Decreases sound.
IN 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO) TERMINALS
LINE OUT (AUDIO) TERMINALS
IN 1 S-VIDEO TERMINAL
REMOTE CONTROL
SENSOR
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Quick Reference Control Operation
Part Names
Quick Reference Control Operation (Continued)
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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.
The TV set and remote control illustrations and the on-screen displays in this manual may differ from their actual
appearance.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
100
POWER
TV
MENU
MUTE
PAUSE
FLASHBACK
DISPLAY
INPUT
TV • CATV • VCR • DVD
STOP
REC
REW
PLAY
FF
CH/SKIP
VOL
CH
CH
VOL
+
ENTER
A
B
C
D
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
DVD
VCR
CATV TV
DVD VCR
Basic Remote Control Functions
POWER
Press On.
Press again Off.
REMOTE KEYPAD
Accesses any channel from keypad.
FLASHBACK
Returns to previous channel.
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
With the Personal Preference buttons,
you can program your favorite
programs by using the 4 categories A,
B, C and D. The channels can be
accessed quickly by using these
buttons. (See page 33.)
VOLUME UP/DOWN
(k) Increases sound.
(l) Decreases sound.
Changes or selects the TV
adjustments on On-Screen Display.
MENU
Press Accesses MAIN MENU.
Press again Exits MAIN MENU.
DVD/VCR CONTROL
See page 42.
CATV/DVD-TV/VCR MODE
SELECT SWITCH
In TV/VCR position, signals sent will be
for TV and VCR control.
In CATV/DVD position, signals sent will
be for cable TV converter and DVD
control.
Infrared Transmitter Window
DISPLAY
Press Displays receiving channel for
4 seconds.
Press again Removes display.
Temporarily displays receiving
channel when in Closed Caption
mode.
INPUT
Press Switches to external video
INPUT 1 mode.
Press twice Switches to external
video INPUT 2 mode.
Press 3 times Switches to external
video INPUT 3 mode or COMPONENT
mode.
Press 4 times Switches back to the
original TV mode. See page 40.
ENTER
Used in some instances where a Cable
Converter Box requires an “enter”
command after selecting channels,
when using the REMOTE KEYPAD
button. See page 42 .
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
(a) Selects next higher channel.
(s) Selects next lower channel.
See pages 29–31 for Channel
Setting.
• Moves the “ E ” mark on the MENU
screens.
MUTE
Press Mutes sound.
Press again Restores sound.
When sound is muted, CLOSED
CAPTION appears if available.
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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 pressing the
POWER button.
(1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5)
(2) Connect the antenna cable to the TV set. (See pages 5, 6)
(3) Plug in the AC POWER cord to the wall outlet.
1 Press the POWER button on the TV set or on the Remote Control
to turn on the TV. The SELECT LANGUAGE screen will be
displayed.
2 Press CH a/s to select “ENGLISH”, “ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)” or
“FRANCAIS (FRENCH)”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the EZ SETUP screen.
4 Press VOL k.
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 l and it will be canceled.
If you want to SET UP again, please refer to page
27 on SET UP.
To cancel EZ SETUP
Press VOL l.
5 Once EZ SETUP is complete, the lowest channel number
memorized will be displayed.
Note:
If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, please refer to pages 29–31 for
more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.
It may be difficult to PRESET when the broadcast signals are weak, the channel cycle frequency is
incorrect or frequency jamming is occurring around the area. Please refer to pages 29–31 for more
information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.
SELECT
ENGL I SH
FRANCA I S
SELECT: CH
SET : VOL
+–
/
/
ESPAÑOL
LANGUAGE
SELECT
ENGL I SH
FRANCA I S
SELECT: CH
SET : VOL
+–
/
/
ESPAÑOL
LANGUAGE
START
STOP START
SETUP?EZ
OR CABLE.CONNECT ANTENNA
STOP START
PLEASE WA I T
125
AUTO PROGRAMMI NG
2
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
100
FLASHBACK
ENTER
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
POWER
TV
DVD
VCR
MENU
MUTE
CATV TV
DISPLAY
INPUT
VOL
CH
CH
VOL
+
ABCD
POWER
TV
(EZ SETUP screen)
EZ SETUP during First Use
(On the Set)
(On the Remote Control)
(SELECT LANGUAGE screen)
(START)
(STOP)
VOL
+
VOL
POWER
CHANNEL
UP (a)/
DOWN (s)
VOLUME
(
k
)/(
l
)
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Demo Mode
To learn more about the TV set, you can enter DEMO mode. Simply
press and hold MENU on the TV set for more than 3 seconds.
To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set for more
than 3 seconds.
Example:
DEMO mode display
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 by pressing MENU on the TV set.
Some features of your TV set are not accessible without the Remote
Control. If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service
Center for a replacement.
(On the Set)
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(On the Set)
MENU
button
MENU
button
11
The language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can be set to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH.
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E mark to “SET UP”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen, then press CH a/s
to move the E” mark to “LANGUAGE”.
4 Press VOL k/l to access the LANGUAGE select screen.
5 Press CH a/s to select “ENGLISH”, “ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)” or
“FRANCAIS (FRENCH)”.
6 Press MENU to exit.
Sleep Timer
You can preset your television to turn off automatically in increments of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press VOL k/l to access the SLEEP TIMER screen.
3 Press VOL k/l 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 “– – – M REMAIN”
during step 3.
While SLEEP TIMER is active, the time remaining will be briefly displayed on-screen at regular
intervals or when the Remote’s DISPLAY key is pressed twice. 5 minutes before the SLEEP TIMER
turns off the TV, the screen prompts the time remaining for 4 seconds. The SLEEP TIMER shows a
similar display for each remaining minute and a 10-second display right before shutting off the TV.
If you turn the POWER OFF, the SLEEP TIMER will automatically reset.
Language
(SLEEP TIMER screen)
(LANGUAGE select screen)
(MAIN MENU screen)
(SET UP screen)
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT ION
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V I DEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT ION
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V I DEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT ION
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V I DEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
ENGL I SH
FRANCA I S
ESPA
ÑOL
LANGUAGE
ENGL I SH
FRANCA I S
ESPA
ÑOL
IDIOMA
SLEEP T IMER
120M REMAIN
BLUE SCREEN
PERSONAL PREF.
UN I VERSAL
LANGUAGE
CH SETT ING
CH / INPUT ID
AUTO INPUT
SCREEN FORMAT
PLUS
SET UP
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
VOL
VOL
+
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Description of Adjustment Items
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E mark to “VIDEO ADJUST”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the PICTURE adjust screen.
4 Press CH a/s to select the desired adjustment item. (Refer to the
diagram below.)
5 Press VOL k/l to adjust the setting.
6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to adjust other settings.
7 Press MENU to exit.
Note:
VIDEO ADJUST setting, once set, is shared among AIR/CABLE, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, and INPUT 3
modes.
VIDEO ADJUST setting for INPUT 3 when used as COMPONENT can be set independently.
(PICTURE adjust screen)
VOL k
increases contrast
VOL l
decreases contrast
(MAIN MENU screen)
Video Adjust
VOLUME
(
k
)/(
l
)
CHANNEL
UP (
a
)/
DOWN (
s
)
MENU
PICTURE
TINT
COLOR
SHARP
COLOR TEMP.
RESET
: CH s
: CH a
BRIGHT
PICTURE 50
PICTURE 50
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
100
POWER
TV
MENU
MUTE
FLASHBACK
DISPLAY
INPUT
VOL
CH
CH
VOL
+
ENTER
A
B
C
D
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
DVD
VCR
CATV TV
DVD VCR
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
Selected item VOL
k
button VOL
l
button
PICTURE To increase contrast To decrease contrast
TINT To make skin tones greenish To make skin tones purplish
COLOR To increase color intensity To decrease color intensity
BRIGHT To increase brightness To decrease brightness
SHARP To increase sharpness To decrease sharpness
COLOR TEMP. To choose a LOW, ML, MH or HIGH color tone.
RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels.
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H MTS (Multichannel TV Sound)
This function allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound.
You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available.
Stereo broadcasts
Live television broadcasts of sports, shows, concerts, etc. can be received in dynamic stereo sound.
SAP broadcasts
Television broadcast can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound.
MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack. (Monaural or stereo where available.)
SAP sound: Second language, supplementary commentaries, etc. (SAP sound is monaural.)
If stereo sound is difficult to hear;
You can obtain clearer sound by manually switching to fixed monaural mode.
H SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch)
This function turns the TV’s internal speakers “ON” or “OFF” when listening to sound from
external speakers by using the AUDIO OUTPUT Terminals. (See page 41).
H FAO (Fixed Audio Output)
This function turns the TV’s internal speakers “OFF” and allows fixed audio output from the
AUDIO OUTPUT Terminals. (See page 41). With FAO, the TV’s volume control is disabled.
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E mark to “AUDIO SELECT”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the AUDIO SELECT screen.
4 Press CH a/s to move the “E mark to “MTS”, “SPEAKER”, “FAO”
or “AUDIO ADJUST”.
5 Press VOL k/l to select “STEREO”, “SAP” or “MONO” when the
E mark is at “MTS” position.
Audio Select
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
AU I ODSEECTL
SPEAKER
MTS
FAO
:OFF
:ON
:STEREO
AUDI DJUSTOA
AU I ODSEECTL
SPEAKER
MTS
FAO
:OFF
:ON
:STEREO
AUDI DJUSTOA
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
(MAIN MENU screen)
(AUDIO SELECT screen)
(AUDIO SELECT
screen
)
MTS
STEREO
SAP
MONO
SPEAKER
ON
OFF
FAO
ON
OFF
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H AUDIO ADJUST
When the “E” mark is at “AUDIO ADJUST”, press VOL k/l to
access the AUDIO ADJUST screen. To access the desired item,
press CH a/s. To adjust the audio setting, press VOL k/l.
6 Press MENU to exit.
An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving stereo broadcasts
Current channel number
ON AIR” will appear next to STEREO or
SAP when receiving STEREO or SAP
broadcasts.
Note:
Once MONO mode is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo
broadcast. You must switch the mode back to STEREO if you want to hear stereo sound again.
Selecting MTS while receiving video signals from INPUT terminals does not change the type of
sound; in this case, sound is determined by the video source.
If “FAO” mode is on, “SPEAKER” mode will automatically turn off. Changing “SPEAKER” setting will
not affect “FAO” mode.
Audio Select (Continued)
21
STEREO
SAP
ON
ON
AIR
AIR
MONO
(CHANNEL call on screen)
TREBLE
RESET
BASS
BALANCE
Selected item VOL k button VOL l button
TREBLE To increase treble response. To decrease treble response.
BASS To increase bass response. To decrease bass response.
BALANCE To emphasize the right To emphasize the left
speaker’s volume. speaker’s volume.
RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels.
TREBLE 0
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How to set CLOSED CAPTION
Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. “Closed
Caption” is a system which allows conversations, narration, and sound
effects in TV programs and home videos to appear as captions on the
TV screen (see the illustration).
Not all the programs and videos will offer closed captioning. Please
look for the “
symbol to ensure that captions will be shown.
Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in two modes: CAPTION
and TEXT. For each mode, two channels are available, CH1 and CH2.
The CAPTION mode shows subscripts of dialogs 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.
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E mark to “CLOSED CAPTION”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the CLOSED CAPTION setting screen.
4 Press CH a/s to move the E mark to either “MODE” or “DATA”.
5 Press VOL k/l to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting.
6 Press MENU to exit.
Note:
If a broadcast contains 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 TV.
If any button is pressed to call up the ON SCREEN DISPLAY while viewing a CLOSED CAPTION
broadcast, the closed captions will disappear momentarily.
If no TEXT broadcast is being received while viewing in the TEXT mode, the screen may become
dark and blank for some programs. Should this occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to “OFF”.
CLOSED
MODE
CAPT ION
: CAPT ION
DATA
: CH 1
CC
DATA :CH 1
:CAPT IONMODE
CLOSED CAPT ION
CC
CLOSED
MODE
CAPT ION
: CAPT ION
DATA
: CH 1
CC
CAPTION
TEXT
OFF
CH 1
CH 2
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
MENU
MUTE
CATV TV
DVD VCR
VOL
CH
CH
VOL
+
ABCD
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
Closed Caption
VOLUME
(
k
)/(
l
)
CHANNEL
UP (
a
)/
DOWN (
s
)
MENU
(MAIN MENU screen)
(CLOSED CAPTION setting screen)
MODE :
DATA :
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1. User setting 2. Block table
PG
age
based
not to
block
not to
block
Select
block
auto-
block
auto-
block
auto-
block
G
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
–––––
–––––
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
1. User setting 2. Block table
PG
age
based
not to
block
not to
block
not to
block
Select
block
auto-
block
auto-
block
G
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
–––––
–––––
–––––
BLOCK
BLOCK
BLOCK
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)
H 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 program’s MPAA
rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. MPAA is 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.
R RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.
X X Rating is an older rating that is unified with NC-17 but may be encoded on
older movie’s data.Note:
MPAA RATING
Example 1:
“PG-13” in the age-based rating is blocked, this
will automatically block the higher ratings “R”,
“NC-17”, “X” also.
Note:
MPAA RATING is only age-based.
[2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES
content based
AGE D L S V FV
(Sexually (Adult (Sexual (Violence) (Fantasy
Suggestive Language) Situation) Violence)
Dialog)
TV-Y (All children)
V
––
TV-Y7 (Direct to Older Children)
V
––
V
TV-G (General Audience)
V
––
TV-PG (Parental Guidance
V V V V V
Suggested)
TV-14 (Parents Strongly
V V V V V
Cautioned)
TV-MA (Mature Audience Only)
V
V V V
V
: Content Rating can be set.
l : Content Rating cannot be set (not normally broadcast by TV station).
Example 2:
“R” in the age-based rating is blocked, this will
automatically block the higher rating “NC-17”, “X”
also.
age
based
RATING
age
based
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)
TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example)
Example 1.1 : Age Based setting
Clear
V
s (block) from each "AGE" box for all ratings.
This will automatically unblock everything.
Example 1.2 : Age Based setting
For “TV-G” put a
V
in the "AGE" box. This will automatically block the
higher age ratings “TV-PG”, “TV-14” and “TV-MA” as well as “TV-G”.
Please note the content ratings “D”, “L”, “S”, “V” are automatically blocked
as well.
Example 2.1 : Content Based setting
If you choose to unblock every content-based items (“D”, “L”, “S”, “V”),
clear the
V
(block) from each “AGE” box of “TV-PG”, “TV-14” and “TV-
MA”.
Example 2.2 : Content Based setting
Put a
V
in the box corresponding to “TV-PG” (row) and “V (Violence)”
(column). This will automatically block the “V” boxes for “TV-14” and
“TV-MA”. Setting only “TV-PG-V”, “TV-14-V” or “TV-MA-V” will not block
all programs rated “TV-PG”, “TV-14” or “TV-MA”.
Example 3 : Resetting an Age Based setting
For “TV-14”, put a
V
(block) in the “AGE” box.
This will again automatically block the content ratings “D”, “L”, “S”, “V”
for “TV-MA” as well as “TV-14” (“D” is not available for “TV-MA”).
Please note that the lower age rating “TV-PG” does not change from its
previous settings after this.
Note:
Content ratings can be modified but only in the combinations indicated by
V
in the table on page 15.
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.
For “TV-Y7”, “TV-PG”, “TV-14” and “TV-MA”, if you clear the
V
in the “AGE” box (unblock) you can still
change settings based on content.
Clearing a higher rating’s age or content setting will not clear lower settings. Make sure that all undesired
boxes are blocked.
[3] ADDITIONAL MODE
Besides “MPAA RATINGS” and “TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES”, new ratings system’s data can be
downloaded when they become available. (See page 19.)
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
GAE
D
L
S
V
V
:
:
BLOCK
VIEW
FV
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
GAE
D
L
S
V
V
VVVV
VVVV
VVV
V
V
V
V
:
:
BLOCK
VIEW
FV
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
GAE
D
L
S
V
V
:
:
BLOCK
VIEW
FV
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
GAE
D
L
S
V
V
:
:
BLOCK
VIEW
FV
V
V
V
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
GAE
D
L
S
V
V
:
:
BLOCK
VIEW
FV
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
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How to set V-CHIP
[1] MPAA RATING
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E mark to “PARENT CONTROL”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the PARENT CONTROL screen.
4 Press VOL k/l to access the V-CHIP select screen.
Note:
If SECRET No. is already set, enter the SECRET No.
(See
To change the V-CHIP BLOCK after
registering a secret No. on page 22.).
5 Press VOL k/l to select “MPAA”. Press CH a/s to move the
E mark to “PG”, then press VOL k/l to select BLOCK. If you
set “PG” to BLOCK, “PG-13”, “R”, “NC-17” and “X” are automatically
blocked.
6 Press MENU to return to the V-CHIP select screen.
(PARENT CONTROL screen)
(V-CHIP select screen)
(MAIN MENU screen)
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
V I EW T I MER
V–CH I P BLOCK
PARENT CONTROL
MP AA
TV GUIDEL I NES
AD :OFFDOWNLO
STATUS :OFF
G
PG
PG13
R
NC1 7
X
B: LOCK
B: LOCK
B: LOCK
B: LOCK
B: LOCK
: ––––
MENU : RETURN
VOLUME
(
k
)/(
l
)
CHANNEL
UP (a)/
DOWN (b)
MENU
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
100
MENU
MUTE
FLASHBACK
A
B
C
D
ENTER
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
VOL
VOL
+
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7 Press MENU, then “INPUT SECRET No. will be displayed.
Note:
If SECRET No. is already set, skip to step 9.
8 Enter a 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.
9
When done, press MENU to exit.
Note:
If you set “G” to BLOCK , all ratings are automatically blocked.
If you set “X” to BLOCK, “G”, “PG”, “PG-13”, “R” and “NC-17” are not blocked.
[2] TV GUIDELINES
1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E” mark to “TV GUIDELINES”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the TV GUIDELINES screen.
4 To change AGE and CONTENT SETTING, press CH a/s to move
the “E mark to the desired rating and then press VOL k/l to
select.
5 Press CH a/s to move the E” mark to the desired content item
and then press VOL k/l to select either “BLOCK” or “– ––––
(unblock).
6 Press MENU to return to the TV GUIDELINES screen.
7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 until all ratings and their contents are set.
8
When done, press MENU to return to V-CHIP select screen.
9 Press MENU to exit.
Note:
If SECRET No. is not set, enter a SECRET No. as show in steps 7 and 8 of [1] MPAA RATING.
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)
(TV GUIDELINES screen)
(CONTENT RATING screen)
(V-CHIP select screen)
321
654
987
100
0
ENTER
I NPUT
––––
SECRET No .
I NPUT
1234
SECRET No .
MP AA
TV GUIDEL I NES
AD :OFFDOWNLO
STATUS :OFF
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
GAE
D
L
S
V
:
:
BLOCK
VIEW
FV
V
A
TV–Y7
D
GE
L
S
V
V
F
:
:
:
:
:
BLOCK
BLOCK
:
–––––
–––––
–––––
–––––
MENU : RETURN
TV–Y
TV–Y7
TV–G
TV–PG
TV–14
TV–MA
MENU : RETURN
GAE
D
L
S
V
V
VVVV
V
VVV
VVV
V
V
V
V
VV
:
:
BLOCK
VIEW
FV
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued)Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)
[3] Downloading additional rating mode
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 4 of [1] MPAA RATING.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E” mark to “DOWNLOAD”.
3 Press VOL k/l to select “DOWNLOAD : ON”.
4 Press MENU, then “INPUT SECRET No. will be displayed.
Note:
If SECRET No. is already set, skip to step 6.
5 Enter a 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.
6 Press MENU to exit.
Downloading V-CHIP data
1 If you watch a program containing “new rating system data”, the
DOWNLOAD screen will be displayed.
2 The DOWNLOAD screen will disappear, once downloading is finished.
Note:
DOWNLOAD will not start, if you are not watching a program containing “new rating system data”.
MP AA
TV GUIDEL I NES
AD :OFFDOWNLO
STATUS :OFF
MP AA
TV GUIDEL I NES
AD :ONDOWNLO
STATUS :OFF
PL AESE AWTI
NOW DOWNLOADI
V–CH IP DATA
NG
VOLUME
(
k
)/(
l
)
CHANNEL
UP (
a
)/
DOWN (
s
)
REMOTE
KEYPAD
MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
100
MENU
MUTE
FLASHBACK
A
B
C
D
ENTER
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
I NPUT
––––
SECRET No .
I NPUT
1234
SECRET No .
321
654
987
100
0
ENTER
(DOWNLOAD screen)
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How to set additional rating mode (Example)
Once downloading is complete, you can set the blocking pattern as follows.
1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING.
2 Press CH a/s to move the “E mark to “Cdn. English Ratings”,
then press VOL k/l.
3 You can select “BLOCK” or “– – – – –” (unblock) for each rating
item by pressing CH a/s and VOL k/l.
4 You can select “BLOCK” or “– – – – –” (unblock) for each rating
item by pressing CH a/s and VOL k/l if you select “Cdn. French
Ratings” in step 2.
Note:
You are able to download up to 4 different rating systems.
MPAA
TV GU I
Cdn .
DOWNL
nEglis Rhatinsg
Cdn .
rFenchRatinsg
EDLINES
OAD :ON
STATU
S:ON
(After downloading the
rating data)
C
C8+
G
PG
14+
18+
INDIV
B: LOCK
: ––––
B: LOCK
: ––––
B: LOCK
: ––––
IDUAL BL
MENU : RETURN
OCK
(ENGLISH INDIVIDUAL
BLOCK screen)
G
8+
13+
16+
18+
INDIV
: ––––
B: LOCK
: ––––
B: LOCK
: ––––
IDUAL BL
MENU : RETURN
OCK
(FRENCH INDIVIDUAL
BLOCK screen)
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)
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Activating the V-CHIP BLOCK
1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E mark to “STATUS”. Press VOL k/
l to activate the V-CHIP BLOCK. (If STATUS is OFF, V-CHIP
BLOCK will not operate.)
3 Press MENU, then “INPUT SECRET No. will be displayed.
Note:
If SECRET No. is already set, skip to step 5.
4 Enter a 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.
5 Press MENU and the secret No. will be registered.
To temporarily cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK
1 “V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED” appears if you view a program
with the same program rating data you configured.
Note:
“V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED” will 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 be canceled temporarily. If the wrong secret No.
is chosen, “SECRET No. IS INCORRECT” will be displayed. Input
the secret No. again in this case.
Note:
If you turn the power ON from OFF, the V-CHIP BLOCK will be activated again.
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
321
654
987
100
0
ENTER
MPAA
TV GU I
DOWNL
EDLINES
OAD : OFF
STATU
S:ON
I NPUT
––––
SECRET No .
I NPUT
1234
SECRET No .
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)
321
654
987
100
0
ENTER
22
V–CHI P
TV–Y7
FV
HAS BEEN ACT IVATED
I NPUT
––––
SECRET No .
I NPUT SECRET No .
(V-CHIP select screen)
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To change the V-CHIP BLOCK after registering a secret No.
1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 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 screen will be displayed. Set V-CHIP BLOCK
again.
If you forget or need to change your secret No., clear the original secret No. and set
up a new one.
1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING, or 1 to 2 of To
temporarily cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK, then “INPUT SECRET
No.” will be displayed.
2 Press and hold both VOL k and CH a on the TV set
simultaneously until the message “INPUT SECRET No.
disappears.
3 Press the MENU button twice to exit.
I NPUT
––––
SECRET No .
I NPUT SECRET No .
321
654
987
100
0
ENTER
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)
(On the Set)
VOL k and CH a
buttons
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H 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 while the TV power is on.)
VIEWING TIME can be set from 30M (30 minutes) to 10H00M (10
hours) in 30 minutes intervals.
OFF TIME (Restricts TV viewing after the VIEWING TIME reaches
zero.)
OFF TIME can be set from 30M (30 minutes) to 10H00M (10 hours)
in 30 minutes intervals.
STATUS (Select ON to activate VIEW TIMER)
How to set VIEW TIMER
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E mark to “PARENT CONTROL”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the PARENT CONTROL screen.
4 Press CH a/s to move the E mark to “VIEW TIMER”.
5 Press VOL k/l to access “VIEW TIMER”.
6 Press CH a/s to select “VIEWING TIME” and “OFF TIME”. For
each selection, press the VOL k/l to set the time duration.
7 Press CH a/s to select “STATUS”. Press the VOL k/l to turn
ON the “VIEW TIMER”. (If STATUS is OFF, VIEW TIMER will not
operate.)
8 Press MENU. “INPUT SECRET No. will be displayed.
Note:
If SECRET No. is already set, skip to step 10.
Parent Control (VIEW TIMER)
(MAIN MENU screen)
(PARENT CONTROL screen)
VIEWING
H
TIME
OFF
H
M
M
TIME
STATUS :OFF
V I EW T I MER
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
V–CHI P BLOCK
PARENT CONTROL
VIEW TIMER
VIEWING
––H
TIME
OFF
––H
––M
––M
TIME
STATUS :OFF
V I EW T I MER
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
VIEWING
2H
TIME
OFF
––H
00M
––M
TIME
STATUS :OFF
V I EW T I MER
VIEWING
2H
TIME
OFF
00M
5H 00M
TIME
STATUS :ON
V I EW T I MER
I NPUT
––––
SECRET No .
CH
CH
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Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued)
9 Enter a 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.
10
Press MENU to exit.
Example:
To restrict anybody from watching TV for more than 5 hours, after watching
the TV for 2 hours, your settings would look like the one on the right.
You can choose to watch the 2 hours of TV as you wish. For example, you
could watch 1 hour of TV, turn the TV off for 30 minutes, then turn the TV
on and watch the remaining 1 hour of the VIEWING TIME.
To change the VIEW TIMER setting after registering a secret No.
1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of How to set VIEW TIMER. Press
VOL k/l, 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 steps 5, 6.
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
INCORRECT” is displayed. Input the secret No. again in this case.
To cancel the VIEW TIMER (While the TV set is OFF but the VIEW
TIMER is set.)
1 Turn on the TV; a blue screen message “TIME OVER” will appear. If
you do nothing, the TV will turn off in approximately 30 seconds.
2 Enter the 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE
KEYPAD. When you choose the correct secret No.,
the VIEW TIMER is canceled. If the wrong secret No.
is chosen, “SECRET No. IS INCORRECT” is
displayed. Input the secret No. again in this case.
VIEWING
2H
TIME
OFF
00M
5H 00M
TIME
STATUS :ON
V I EW T IMER
321
654
987
100
0
ENTER
321
654
987
100
0
ENTER
321
654
987
100
0
ENTER
VOL
VOL
+
I NPUT
1234
SECRET No .
I NPUT
––––
SECRET No .
SECRET I S INCORRECTNo .
T I ME OVER
I NPUT
––––
SECRET No .
T I ME OVER
I NPUT SECRET No .
I NPUT SECRET No .
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Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued)
To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the secret No. (If
you forget the SECRET No.)
1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of How to set VIEW TIMER. Press VOL k/l,
and “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed.
2 Press and hold both VOL k and CH a on the TV set
simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed.
Now you can cancel the VIEW TIMER settings or change the
SECRET No. while “INPUT SECRET No. is displayed.
Notice of Remaining VIEWING TIME
For every 30 minute interval, the remaining time will be displayed for
4 seconds. For the last 5 minutes, the remaining time will be displayed
every minute.
“0 REMAIN” will be displayed for 10 seconds just before the VIEWING
TIME expires.
REMAIN
30M
VIEWING TIME
0H
REMAIN
05M
VIEWING TIME
0H
REMAIN
0
VIEWING TIME
(On the Set)
VOL k and CH a
buttons
VOL
VOL
+
I NPUT
––––
SECRET No .
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Energy Save
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.
The reduction in brightness will be less noticeable under low
room lighting conditions.
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E mark to “ENERGY SAVE”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the ENERGY SAVE select screen.
4 Press VOL k/l to select “ON”.
5 Press MENU to exit.
VOLUME
(
k
)/(
l
)
CHANNEL
UP (
a
)/
DOWN (
s
)
MENU
(MAIN MENU screen)
(ENERGY SAVE select screen)
VOL
VOL
+
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
MENU
MUTE
CATV TV
DVD VCR
VOL
CH
CH
VOL
+
ABCD
ENERGY SAVE: ON
ENERGY SAVE : OFF
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
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H EZ Setup
By operating the channel preset functions, you can preset your
TV to the desired channels for viewing.
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E mark to “SET UP”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen, then press
CH a/s to move the “E mark to “CH SETTING”.
4 Press VOL k/l to access the CH SETTING screen.
5 Press VOL k/l to access the EZ SETUP screen.
6 Press VOL k.
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 l. Search will be canceled.
To cancel EZ SETUP
Press VOL l.
7 Once EZ SETUP is complete, the lowest channel number
memorized will be displayed.
Set Up
(MAIN MENU screen)
VOLUME
(
k
)/(
l
)
CHANNEL
UP (
a
)/
DOWN (
s
)
MENU
(EZ SETUP screen)
(CH SETTING screen)
(SET UP screen)
2
BLUE SCREEN
PERSONAL PREF.
UN IVERSAL
LANGUAGE
CH SETT ING
CH / INPUT I D
AUTO INPUT
SCREEN FORMAT
PLUS
SET UP
A I R/ CABLE
CH SEARCH
CH MEMORY
EZ SETUP
CH SETT I NG
STOP START
PLEASE WA I T
125
AUTO PROGRAMMI NG
START
STOP START
SETUP?EZ
OR CABLE.CONNECT ANTENNA
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
100
MENU MUTE
FLASHBACK
A B C D
ENTER
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
VOL
VOL
+
(START)
(STOP)
VOL
+
VOL
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Set Up (Continued)
H 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 the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E” mark to “SET UP”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen.
4 Press CH a/s to move the E” mark to “CH SETTING”.
5 Press VOL k/l to access the CH SETTING screen.
6 Press CH a/s to move the E mark to “AIR/CABLE”, then press
VOL k/l to access the AIR/CABLE screen.
7 Press CH a/s to move the “E mark to the desired 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)
(MAIN MENU screen)
(CH SETTING screen)
(SET UP screen)
(AIR/CABLE screen)
BLUE SCREEN
PERSONAL PREF.
UN IVERSAL
LANGUAGE
CH SETT ING
CH / INPUT I D
AUTO INPUT
SCREEN FORMAT
PLUS
SET UP
A I R/ CABLE
CH SEARCH
CH MEMORY
EZ SETUP
CH SETT I NG
CABLE
A I R/ CABLE
CABLE HRC
CABLE IRC
AIR
STD
AIR
CABLE STD
CABLE HRC
CABLE IRC
A I R/ CABLE
CH SEARCH
CH MEMORY
EZ SETUP
CH SETT I NG
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
CH
CH
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Saving broadcast TV channels into memory
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU
screen, then press CH a/s to move the “E
mark to “SET UP”.
2 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP
screen, then press CH a/s to move the “E
mark to “CH SETTING”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the CH SETTING
screen.
4 Press CH a/s to move the “E mark to “CH
SEARCH”, then press VOL k/l to access
the CH SEARCH screen.
To start:
Press VOL k. The tuner will search through
all available channels in your area and add
them into the TV memory.
To stop:
Press VOL l. CH SEARCH will stop at the
current channel and will not add any higher
channels.
5 Press MENU to exit.
Note:
If you press VOL k again while in the CH SEARCH mode, auto-
program will start again, and the previously memorized channels will
be lost.
Adding weak or additional channels or erasing unwanted channels from TV memory
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU
screen, then press CH a/s to move the “E
mark to “SET UP”.
2 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP
screen, then press CH a/s to move the “E
mark to “CH SETTING”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the CH SETTING
screen.
4 Press CH a/s to move the “E mark to “CH
MEMORY”, then press VOL k/l to access
the CH MEMORY screen.
5 Use CH a/s or REMOTE KEYPAD to select
each desired channel to add or erase.
(CH SETTING screen)
(CH SETTING screen)
(CH SEARCH screen)
(START)
(STOP)
or
Set Up (Continued)
(CH MEMORY screen)
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
A I R/ CABLE
CH SEARCH
CH MEMORY
EZ SETUP
CH SETT I NG
STOP START
CH SEARCH
AIR 10
A I R/ CABLE
CH SEARCH
CH MEMORY
EZ SETUP
CH SETT I NG
CH
AIR
ERASE ADD
10
MEMORY
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
VOL
+
VOL
VOL
VOL
+
321
654
987
100
0
ENTER
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
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6 Press VOL k to add a channel to the TV
memory or press VOL l to erase a channel
from the TV memory.
H BLUE SCREEN
Automatically turns the screen blue if a broadcast signal is not
received. After 15 minutes of non-reception, the TV will turn off
automatically.
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E” mark to “SET UP”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen.
4 Press VOL k/l to access the BLUE SCREEN select screen.
5 Press VOL k/l to select “ON”.
VOL k
To add channel 10 to
the TV memory
VOL l
To erase channel 10 from
the TV memory
(CH MEMORY
memorized channel)
(CH MEMORY
unmemorized channel)
CH
AIR
ERASE ADD
10
MEMORYCH
AIR
ERASE ADD
10
MEMORY
(MAIN MENU screen)
(SET UP screen)
(BLUE SCREEN select screen)
BLUE SCREEN
PERSONAL PREF.
UN IVERSAL
LANGUAGE
CH SETT ING
CH / INPUT I D
AUTO INPUT
SCREEN FORMAT
PLUS
SET UP
BLUE SCREEN : OFF
BLUE SCREEN: ON
VOLUME
(
k
)/(
l
)
CHANNEL
UP (
a
)/
DOWN (
s
)
MENU
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
100
POWER
TV
MENU MUTE
FLASHBACK
DISPLAY
INPUT
VOL
CH
CH
VOL
+
ENTER
A B C D
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
DVD
VCR
CATV TV
DVD VCR
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
VOL
VOL
+
VOL
VOL
+
Set Up (Continued)
VOL
VOL
+
7 Press MENU to exit.
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6 Press MENU to exit.
When the BLUE SCREEN is set to “ON”
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 INPUT 1, 2, or 3 (COMPONENT) is selected, the BLUE SCREEN will not be shown even if
BLUE SCREEN is turned on.
Set Up (Continued)
No signal
after 15
minutes
Power turns off
automatically
Blue screen
Standby mode
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Set Up (Continued)
H Personal Preference
By setting PERSONAL PREFERENCE channels in advance, you
can select your favorite channels easily.
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E” mark to “SET UP”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen, then press
CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “PERSONAL PREF.”.
4 Press VOL k/l to select the PERSONAL PREFERENCE select
screen in which you can program 4 favorite channels, in 4 different
categories. (total of 16 channels)
5 Press VOL k/l and CH a/s to move the “E” mark to the desired
position.
6 Press REMOTE KEYPAD on the Remote to input the CHANNEL
Number into memory. Press INPUT on the
Remote to register the INPUT mode into memory.
Example: 125 — Press “100” followed by “2” and then “5”.
25 Press “2” and then “5”.
4 Press “0” and then “4”.
To reset a registered CHANNEL Number, input “0” twice.
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to register the next CHANNEL Number or INPUT mode.
8 Press MENU to exit.
To select the PERSONAL PREFERENCE channel.
If the channels are memorized as shown on the right,
press the Remote’s “A” button to select the channels below.
VOLUME
(
k
)/(
l
)
CHANNEL
UP (
a
)/
DOWN (
s
)
MENU
(MAIN MENU screen)
REMOTE
KEYPAD
PERSONAL
PREFERENCE
(SETUP screen)
(PERSONAL PREFERENCE select screen)
BLUE SCREEN
PERSONAL PREF.
UN IVERSAL
LANGUAGE
CH SETT ING
CH / INPUT I D
AUTO INPUT
SCREEN FORMAT
PLUS
SET UP
PERSONAL PREF.
<A>
–––
–––
–––
–––
B
–––
–––
–––
–––
C
–––
–––
–––
–––
D
–––
–––
–––
–––
PERSONAL PREF.
<A>
–––
–––
–––
–––
B
–––
–––
–––
–––
C
–––
–––
–––
–––
D
–––
–––
–––
–––
PERSONAL PREF.
<A>
125
–––
–––
–––
B
–––
–––
–––
–––
C
–––
–––
–––
–––
D
–––
–––
–––
–––
PERSONAL PREF.
<A>
125
25
40
4
B
85
123
55
–––
C
38
30
–––
–––
D
–––
–––
–––
–––
321
654
987
100
0
ENTER
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
100
MENU MUTE
FLASHBACK
A B C D
ENTER
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
125 25
40 4
VOL
VOL
+
and
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Set Up (Continued)
H Universal Plus Function
VCR or DVD input mode will be selected automatically by pressing
the VCR/DVD PLAY button on the Remote Control.
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E” mark to “SET UP”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen.
4 Press CH a/s to move the “E mark to “UNIVERSAL PLUS”.
5 Press VOL k/l to access the UNIVERSAL PLUS select screen
to select VCR or DVD mode.
6 Press CH a/s to select the VCR or DVD, and press VOL k/l to
select “CH3”, “CH4”, “INPUT 1”, “INPUT 2”, “INPUT 3
(COMPONENT)” or “OFF”.
CH3 CH4 INPUT 1
OFF
INPUT 3 (COMPONENT )
INPUT 2
Switch to the input mode your VCR or
DVD is connected to. If connected
through RF (antenna terminal), select
either CH3 or CH4 to match the setting
of the VCR or DVD.
7 Press MENU to exit.
(SET UP screen)
(MAIN MENU screen)
VOLUME
(
k
)/(
l
)
CHANNEL
UP (
a
)/
DOWN (
s
)
MENU
(UNIVERSAL PLUS select screen)
BLUE SCREEN
PERSONAL PREF.
UN IVERSAL
LANGUAGE
CH SETT ING
CH / INPUT I D
AUTO INPUT
SCREEN FORMAT
PLUS
SET UP
BLUE SCREEN
PERSONAL PREF.
UN IVERSAL
LANGUAGE
CH SETT ING
CH / INPUT I D
AUTO INPUT
SCREEN FORMAT
PLUS
SET UP
DVD :OFF
:OFFVCR
UN I VERSAL PLUS
DVD :OFF
:CH3VCR
UN I VERSAL PLUS
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
MENU MUTE
REW PLAY FF
VOL
CH
CH
VOL
+
CATV TV
DVD VCR
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
VOL
VOL
+
DVD/VCR
PLAY
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Auto Input
The unit is preset to switch to the INPUT 2 screen automatically
when VIDEO equipment is connected to the INPUT 2 terminal. Do
the following to switch this feature off:
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E” mark to “SET UP”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen, then press
CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “AUTO INPUT”.
4 Press VOL k/l to access the AUTO INPUT select screen.
Press VOL k/l to select “AUTO”.
5 You may turn off “AUTO INPUT” when it is not in use.
Press VOL k/l to select “OFF”.
6 Press MENU to exit.
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
MENU
MUTE
CATV TV
VOL
CH
CH
VOL
+
ABCD
VOLUME
(
k
)/(
l
)
CHANNEL
UP (
a
)/
DOWN (
s
)
MENU
VOL
VOL
+
VOL
VOL
+
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
BLUE SCREEN
SET UP
PERSONAL PREF.
UN IVERSAL
LANGUAGE
CH SETT ING
CH / INPUT I D
AUTO INPUT
SCREEN FORMAT
PLUS
(MAIN MENU screen)
(SET UP screen)
AUTO I NPUT
(INPUT2)
: AUTO
(AUTO INPUT select screen)
AUTO I NPUT
(INPUT2)
: OFF
CH
CH
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CH/Input ID
You can assign an ID label to each channel or input mode. These
ID labels can be 4 characters long maximum and will be displayed
along with the channel number/input mode when the labeled
channel is selected.
(Example: labeling air channel 10 “TV12”.)
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E” mark to “SET UP”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen then press
CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “CH/INPUT ID” .
4 Press VOL k/l to access the CH/INPUT ID screen.
(MAIN MENU screen)
(SET UP screen)
(CH/INPUT ID screen)
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
CH
CH
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
VOL
VOL
+
VOL
VOL
+
ID
CH I NPUT ID/
AIR 10
:____
CH
CH
BLUE SCREEN
PERSONAL PREF.
UN IVERSAL
LANGUAGE
CH SETT ING
CH / INPUT I D
AUTO INPUT
SCREEN FORMAT
PLUS
SET UP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
100
MENU
MUTE
FLASHBACK
A
B
C
D
ENTER
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
VOLUME
(
k
)/(
l
)
CHANNEL
UP (
a
)/
DOWN (
s
)
MENU
REMOTE
KEYPAD
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CH/Input ID (Continued)
5 Use CH a/s or REMOTE KEYPAD to select each desired channel
to label.
Press INPUT on the Remote to label the INPUT mode.
ID: Labeling the channel name
Press VOL k/l to select “ID” then press VOL k to select the
first character. Press CH a/s to enter a desired letter. Press
VOL k/l to enter the next desired letter. Press MENU to return
to the CH/INPUT ID screen.
Selectable characters:
Space: _
Alphabets: A-Z
Numbers: 0-9
Symbols: — . & ( ) / +
RESET: Resetting the ID to “_ _ _ _”
Press CH a/s to move the E mark to “RESET”, then press
VOL k/l. The previously set ID will return to “_ _ _ _”.
6 Press MENU to exit.
Note:
The maximum number of ID labels available to register channel names is 20 for AIR channels and 40
for CABLE channels.
If you wish to register a new ID when all the available ID labels are assigned, delete a registered ID
to make room.
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
ID
RESET
: TV1 2
MENU: RETURN
ID
RESET
: _ ___
MENU : RETURN
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
321
654
987
100
0
ENTER
VOL
VOL
+
ID
RESET
: _ ___
MENU : RETURN
ID
RESET
: TV1 2
MENU: RETURN
or
CH
CH
VOL
+
(ID Input screen)
Example TV 12
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Screen Format
The format of the picture can be adjusted to either of the two
screen formats.
(This function allows you to view 16:9 pictures recorded on DVD
or by camcorders that are once saved using the 4:3 aspect ratio
to be played back in the original high-density 16:9 format.)
1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH a/s to move the E mark to “SET UP”.
3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen, then press
CH a/s to move the E” mark to “SCREEN FORMAT”.
4 Press VOL k/l to access the SCREEN FORMAT select screen.
5 Press CH a/s to select “4:3” or “16:9”.
6 Press MENU to exit.
Note:
The 16:9 screen format will be cancelled when the power is turned off.
VOLUME
(
k
)/(
l
)
CHANNEL
UP (
a
)/
DOWN (
s
)
MENU
(MAIN MENU screen)
(SET UP screen)
(SCREEN FORMAT select screen)
Example:
While in 4:3 mode, if the picture appears stretched vertically as in screen A below, switch to 16:9
mode. The picture will return to normal as shown in screen B.
Screen A (4:3) Screen B (16:9)
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
VOL
VOL
+
CH
CH
CH
CH
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
MENU MUTE
CATV TV
DVD VCR
VOL
CH
CH
VOL
+
ABCD
SLEEP T IMER
AUDI O SELECT
CLOSED CAPT I ON
PARENT CONTROL
ENERGY
SET UP
SAVE
V IDEO ADJUST
MENU
CC
ES
BLUE SCREEN
PERSONAL PREF.
UN IVERSAL
LANGUAGE
CH SETT ING
CH / INPUT I D
AUTO INPUT
SCREEN FORMAT
PLUS
SET UP
4 : 3
1 6 : 9
SCREEN FORMAT
4 : 3
1 6 : 9
SCREEN FORMAT
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(Rear connection
terminals of TV)
DVD
CAMCORDER
TV GAME
VCR
Yellow : To video input terminal
White : To audio input (L) terminal
Red : To audio input (R) terminal
To VIDEO OUTPUT
To AUDIO OUTPUT (R)
To AUDIO OUTPUT (L)
To VIDEO OUTPUT
To AUDIO OUTPUT (L)
To AUDIO OUTPUT (R)
Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals
VIDEO EQUIPMENT
Connecting video equipment for playback of video material.
To view video material from external video equipment, make sure to connect the equipment properly
to the input terminals on the TV set.
Connecting video device equipped with video output terminals
CONNECTIONS
32C540 39
(Front connection
terminals of TV)
Inside the front door
To VIDEO
OUTPUT
To AUDIO OUTPUT (L)
To AUDIO OUTPUT (R)
40
Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals (Continued)
To watch video material playback
Press the Remote’s INPUT button to select the VIDEO INPUT mode for the video equipment you
wish to play.
The external VIDEO INPUT mode will change as follows each time the INPUT button is pressed.
When the AV cables are connected to the VIDEO INPUT 3 and COMPONENT Y, PB and PR terminals
simultaneously, the COMPONENT terminal has priority over the VIDEO terminal.
INPUT mode can be selected by pressing either the CH a on the TV remote control when the TV is
set to the highest channel stored in memory, or by pressing the CH s when it is set to the lowest
channel.
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.
The S-Video terminal has priority over the VIDEO terminal (IN 1). When you wish to use video equipment
connected to the VIDEO terminal (IN 1), unplug equipment connected to the S-VIDEO terminal.
For detailed information on the connection and use of auxiliary equipment, refer to the instruction
manuals of the equipment being used.
The connection cables/cords can be obtained from your local video store.
AIR
or
CABLE
INPUT 1
(IN 1)
Rear
INPUT 2
(IN 2)
Front
INPUT 3 (COMPONENT)
(IN 3)
Rear
Note:
VCR
(Rear connection terminals of TV)
TO S-VIDEO OUTPUT
(When your video
equipment has an
S-VIDEO output terminal).
To AUDIO
OUTPUT (L/R)
To COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTPUT
Terminals
To AUDIO OUTPUT (L)
To AUDIO OUTPUT (R)
To VIDEO OUTPUT
Video Equipment with Component
video (Component Color)
Output Terminals (Y, P
B
and P
R
)
Notes:
COMPONENT terminals are DVD compatible, allows you to enjoy the highest quality playback
image than the image from IN 1 S-VIDEO terminal.
The IN 1 S-VIDEO terminal is used to obtain a higher quality image by importing image signals.
The S-VIDEO terminal is for the video image only. To receive an audio signal, connect the audio
cable to the IN 1 AUDIO terminals (left and right).
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41
Using the Audio Output Terminals
Stereo Amplifier
Speaker System
To the audio
input terminals
These terminals are used for connecting an external audio amplifier. The STEREO/MONO/
SAP, VOLUME, MUTE and FAO functions can all be controlled via the television’s remote control
or directly on the TV itself. These terminals relay the audio signal of all programs being displayed
on the TV screen.
(AUDIO OUTPUT terminals are located on the rear of the cabinet.)
CONNECTIONS
(Rear connection terminals of TV)
Plug adapter
Pin jack/Mini plug
To the equipment
being connected
Pin plug x 2 Pin Plug
To the TV
(1) Before connecting the cables, turn on the TV and adjust the TV volume for a moderate listening level.
(2) Turn off the TV and connect the audio cables to the AUDIO LINE OUTPUT terminals on the TV.
(3) Turn the TV set and stereo amplifier on.
(4) If you desire, you can turn off the sound of the TV’s internal speakers by accessing the TV’s AUDIO
SELECT screen. See page 13.
(5) Adjust the volume control on the stereo amplifier to a moderate listening level.
(6) Control of the audio can be adjusted using the audio controls (STEREO/MONO/SAP, VOLUME,
MUTE and FAO), from either the remote control, or directly from the TV set.
Note:
For detailed information on the connection and use of auxiliary equipment, refer to the operation
manuals of the equipment being used.
When connecting monaural equipment to the AUDIO INPUT or OUTPUT of this set, use an audio
connection cord and plug adaptor as shown below.
When FAO is set to “OFF”, we recommend you to keep the TV’s audio output level high for optimal
sound quality. (see page 13.)
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42
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
100
POWER
TV
DVD
VCR
MENU MUTE
PAUSE
FLASHBACK
DISPLAY
INPUT
TV • CATV • VCR • DVD
STOP REC
REW PLAY FF
CH/SKIP
VOL
CH
CH
VOL
+
ENTER
A B C D
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
CATV TV
DVD VCR
DVD/VCR POWER
Press to turn the VCR or DVD
on and off.
PLAY
Press to playback a tape or disc.
REWIND
Press to rewind a tape or
reverse a disc. For some VCRs
or DVDs you may need to press
STOP first, then REWIND.
PAUSE
Press to temporarily stop the
tape or disc during playback
or recording (VCR only).
Press again to release PAUSE.
STOP
Press to stop the tape or disc.
REMOTE KEYPAD
Use to enter two-digit code
numbers when identifying your
VCR, DVD and CATV converter.
ENTER
FF
Press to rapidly advance the
tape or disc. For some VCRs or
DVDs, you may need to press
STOP first, then FF.
VCR CHANNEL
UP ( )/ DOWN ( )
Press to scan up or down through
channels on the VCR.
RECORD
Press to begin recording.
(VCR only)
DVD SKIP
Press to jump forward to the
beginning of the next chapter/track,
or backward to the beginning of the
current chapter/track, and
automatically start to play that
chapter/track.
Operation of Universal Remote Control
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, cable TV converters
and DVDs as well.
Note:
Depending on the model year produced, brand
and type of VCR, cable TV converter and DVD,
some models may not be compatible with the
remote control.
• Some brands may not enable channel
selection until the ENTER is pressed. In such
case, try the following.
Example:
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
Cable TV converter Box refer to their operating
manuals.
Using your Remote with your TV
After installing the batteries, set the CATV/
DVD-TV/VCR on the Remote to the TV
position. (If you can change the channel of the
TV by pressing CH a/s on the Remote
Control, it is in the TV position.)
“Identifying” VCRs, cable TV converters
and DVDs
Your Remote Control has been set at the
factory to operate your TV and many remote
controlled VCRs, cable TV converters and
DVDs. However, in some cases an easy one-
time set-up step may be necessary before the
Remote will operate accessory VCRs, cable
TV converters and DVDs.
In this set-up step, the Remote locates and
memorizes the remote control transmitter code
for the VCR, cable TV converters and DVDs.
Once “identified”, the Remote sends proper
signals to operate your accessory.
• This identifying step will not have to be
repeated until power to the Remote is
interrupted due to a battery failure.
Using your remote control with a VCR
Once you make certain the Remote Control
has “identified” your remote controlled VCR or
DVD, the Remote is ready to operate your unit.
The various VCR or DVD function buttons on
the Remote will not operate your VCR or DVD
if those features are not already found on your
unit.
All VCR buttons will operate whether the
Remote is in TV or VCR modes.
For detailed information on the use of the VCR
or DVD, refer to the operation manual of the
VCR or DVD.
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43
Operation of Universal Remote Control (Continued)
How to identify a VCR
The remote control may already be set to
operate your VCR. Try this initial check before
going on to the following “identifying” section.
(1) Slide CATV/DVD-TV/VCR switch to VCR.
(2) Point the Remote towards VCR and press
POWER (DVD/VCR).
(3) 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.
If no, continue to the “identifying” section.
Setting Method
Refer to the following steps and list to quickly
find the remote control code for your accessory
VCR.
First look up your VCR’s remote control code
number before going through the Setting
Method.
(1) Slide CATV/DVD-TV/VCR switch to VCR.
(2) Press and hold down DISPLAY and CH s on
your remote control.
Then release both buttons.
(3) Within 10 seconds after releasing DISPLAY
and CH s , enter your VCR’s two-digit remote
control code number using the REMOTE
KEYPAD (refer to the list ).
The remote control is now ready to send
commands to your 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.
Note:
Depending on the model, year produced,
brand, and type of VCR, some models may
not be compatible with the remote control.
DISPLAY
CHANNEL
UP (a)/
DOWN (s)
DVD/VCR
POWER
REMOTE
KEYPAD
TV
POWER
Akai
Audio Dynamics
Broksonic
Canon
Capehart
Craig
Curtis Mathis
Daewoo
DBX
Dynatech
Emerson
Fisher
Funai
GE
Goldstar
Hitachi
Instant Replay
JC Penney
JVC
Kenwood
Lloyds
Magnavox
Magnin
Marantz
Memorex
Minolta
Mitsubishi
Montgomery Ward
Multitech
NEC
Panasonic
Pentax
Philco
Philips
Quasar
RCA
Realistic
Samsung
Sanyo
Scott
Sears
Sharp
Shintom
Sony
Sound Design
Sylvania
Symphonic
Tatung
Teac
Teknika
Thomas
TMK
Toshiba
Video Concepts
Yamaha
Zenith
25, 26, 37
15, 22, 30
32
04
34
10, 31
04
34
15, 22, 30
29
21, 32, 35
09, 10, 11
28, 29
04
24
06
04
04, 06, 24, 30
15, 41, 42
14, 15
29
04, 05, 08
31
30
04, 10, 24, 29
06
17, 18, 39, 40
02, 43
29
15, 22, 30
04, 44, 45
05, 06
04, 05
04, 05, 08
04
06, 07, 33
01, 02, 10, 24
23, 31
14, 10
20
06, 11, 24
01, 02, 03
36
12, 13, 38
29
04, 05, 08
29
15
15, 29
27, 29
29
21
19, 20
30
15, 29, 30
16
VCR BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL
CODE NUMBER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
100
POWER
TV
DVD
VCR
MENU
MUTE
FLASHBACK
DISPLAY
INPUT
VOL
CH
CH
VOL
+
ENTER
A
B
C
D
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
CATV TV
DVD VCR
CATV/DVD-
TV/VCR
32C540 43
44
Operation of Universal Remote Control (Continued)
DVD/VCR
POWER
CHANNEL
UP (a)/
DOWN (s)
CATV/DVD-
TV/VCR
REMOTE
KEYPAD
Denon
JVC
Magnavox
Marantz
Mitsubishi
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
Proscan
RCA
Samsung
Sharp
Sony
Toshiba
Yamaha
Zenith
02
09
04
04
06
02
04
08
03
03
07
01, 10
05
04
02
04
DVD BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL
CODE NUMBER
How to identify a DVD
The remote control may already be set to
operate your DVD. Try this initial check before
going on to the following “identifying” section.
(1) Slide CATV/DVD-TV/VCR switch to DVD.
(2) Point Remote towards DVD and press DVD/
VCR POWER.
(3) Does the Remote turn the DVD ON and OFF?
If yes, the Remote is ready to operate the DVD
and no further steps are needed.
If no, continue to the “identifying” section.
Setting Method.
Refer to the following steps and list to quickly
find the remote control code for your accessory
DVD.
First look up your DVD’s remote control code
number before going through the Setting
Method.
(1) Slide CATV/DVD-TV/VCR switch to DVD.
(2) Press and hold down INPUT and CH s on
your remote control.
Then release both buttons.
(3) Within 10 seconds after releasing INPUT and
CH s, enter your DVDs two-digit remote
control code number using REMOTE KEYPAD
(refer to the list).
The remote control is now ready to send
commands to your DVD.
Note:
Depending on the model, year produced,
brand, and type of DVD, some models may
not be compatible with the remote control.
TV
POWER
INPUT
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
100
POWER
TV
DVD
VCR
MENU MUTE
PAUSE
FLASHBACK
DISPLAY
INPUT
STOP REC
REW PLAY FF
CH/SKIP
VOL
CH
CH
VOL
+
ENTER
A B C D
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
CATV TV
DVD VCR
32C540 44
45
Operation of Universal Remote Control (Continued)
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
100
POWER
TV
DVD
VCR
MENU MUTE
PAUSE
FLASHBACK
DISPLAY
INPUT
STOP REC
REW PLAY FF
CH/SKIP
VOL
CH
CH
VOL
+
ENTER
A B C D
PERSONAL PREFERENCE
CATV TV
DVD VCR
DISPLAY
REMOTE
KEYPAD
CHANNEL
UP (a)/
DOWN (s)
CATV/DVD-
TV/VCR
TV
POWER
How to identify a cable converter
Setting Method.
Refer to the following steps and list to quickly
find the remote control code for your cable TV
converter.
First look up your converter’s remote code
number before going through the Setting
Method below.
(1) Slide CATV /DVD-TV/VCR switch to CATV.
(2) Press and hold down DISPLAY and CH s on
your remote control.
Then release both buttons.
(3) Within 10 seconds after releasing DISPLAY
and CH s, enter your converter’s two-digit
code number using REMOTE KEYPAD (refer
to the 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.
Note:
Depending on the model, year produced,
brand, and type of CATV converter, some
models may not be compatible with the remote
control.
Anvision
Cable Star
Eagle
General Instrument
Jerrold
Magnavox
Oak Sigma
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
Randtek
RCA
Scientific Atlanta
Sony
Viewstar
Zenith
07, 08
07, 08
08
04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25,
30, 36
04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25
30, 36
07, 08, 19, 25, 28, 29,
32, 33, 40, 41
18
27, 39
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29,
32, 33, 40, 41
18, 20
07, 08
27, 43
03, 22, 42
44
07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29
32, 33, 40, 41
14
CATV CONVERTER
BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL
CODE NUMBER
32C540 45
46
Before Calling for Service
Check these items and see if you can correct the trouble with a slight adjustment of the controls.
QUICK SERVICE
CHECK LIST
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Try a new channel, if OK, then there
is a possible station trouble.
Is TV plugged in? Power at outlet?
Is TV’s POWER button on?
Is antenna connected to terminal on
the back of the set?
If outside antenna is being used,
check for broken wire.
Check for local interference or
external electrical noise.
Turn off the POWER and then turn it
on after about a minute.
Adjust COLOR control.
Adjust PICTURE control.
Check external Video/Audio products:
look for loose/broken connection
leads. (Refer to pages 39-41)
Check batteries of Remote Control.
Slide CATV/DVD-TV/VCR Select
Switch to TV position.
Are audio cables connected firmly?
Check the volume level.
Is SPEAKER ON? See pages 13, 14.
Change Closed Caption mode to
“OFF”/Energy Save mode to “OFF”.
Unplug the TV and plug it in again
after 2 minutes or longer.
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PROBLEM
No Playback of VCR and Disc
Player
No Picture or Sound from
External Video/Audio Products
Remote Control Doesn’t Work
Bars on Screen
Picture Distorted
Picture Rolls Vertically
No Color
Poor Reception on Some
Channels
Weak Picture
Lines or Streaks in Picture
Ghosts in Picture
Picture Blurred
Sound OK, Picture Poor
Picture OK, Sound Poor
No Picture or Sound
Dark and Blank Picture
External Electrical Noise
Interfering with TV’s Operation
Color on Part of the Screen
Appears Distorted
(Dark and Blank Picture)
Note:
If no TEXT broadcast is being received while viewing in the TEXT
mode, the screen may become dark and blank for some programs.
Should this occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to “OFF”.
For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, or to obtain product literature accessories, supplies,
or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP.
Calling for Service
32C540 46
47
MODEL 32C540
Receiving System NTSC
Stereo Broadcast MTS/SAP
Reception Channels
AIR VHF 2-13 ch
UHF 14-69 ch
CATV 1-125 ch
Channel Tuning 181-channel Reception PLL tuning system
Antenna Input Impedance VHF/UHF 75 ohm Unbalanced
Screen Size 32˝ Diagonally Measured
Terminals Audio/Video input x 3 (Front x 1, Rear x 2)
S-Video input x 1 (Rear)
COMPONENT x 1 (Rear)
Audio output x 1 (Rear)
Antenna x 1 (Rear)
Sound Output 3 W (RMS) x 2
Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 140 W
Dimensions 33
55
/
64
˝ (W) x26
37
/
64
˝ (H) x21
3
/
8
˝ (D)
[(W) x (H) x (D)] mm [860 mm (W) x 675 mm (H) x 543 mm (D)]
Weight (approx.) 110.7 lbs. (50.2 kg)
Specifications
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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