C133 WJ COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 27SF560 H OPERATION MANUAL H 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 • Trademarks ............................................................... 5 • Supplied Accessories ............................................... 5 • Before Operating Your Television ..........................
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.
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.
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.
Trademarks Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Antenna Connections Antennas • The antenna requirements for good color television reception are more important than those for black & white television reception. For this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is strongly recommended. The following is a brief explanation of the type of connections that are provided with the various antenna systems: F-type connector 1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without tools (not supplied).
Antenna Connections (Continued) F-type connector should be finger-tightened only. NOTICE 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 75-ohm coaxial cable CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION • A 75 ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup.
Quick Reference Control Operation • Part Names Front Panel INSIDE DOOR POWER Press → On. Press again → Off. VIDEO/AUDIO IN 2 TERMINALS REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR MENU Press → Accesses MAIN MENU. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. VOLUME UP/DOWN (k) Increases sound. (l) Decreases sound. CHANNEL UP/DOWN (a) Selects next higher channel. (s) Selects next lower channel. To open the door Using the projection located under the “PULL-OPEN” indication, pull and lift the door open.
Quick Reference Control Operation (Continued) Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. Press again → Off. Infrared Transmitter Window REMOTE KEYPAD (0 – 9) Sets the channel. DISPLAY Press → Displays receiving channel for 4 seconds. Press again → Removes display. • Temporarily displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode. POWER DVD VCR TV FLASHBACK Returns to previous channel. • (DOT) Sets the channel.
EZ SETUP during First Use • 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 6, 7) (3) Plug in the AC POWER cord to the wall outlet.
EZ SETUP during First Use (Continued) 5 Once EZ SETUP is complete, the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed. (e.g. Channel 2) 2 Note: • If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, please refer to pages 34–36 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.
Antenna Setup DIGITAL (Continued) H CHANNEL STRENGTH Make sure the signal strength of each channel received is finely adjusted. (i) Press CH a/s to select “CHANNEL STRENGTH”. ANTENNA SETUP DIGITAL (ii) Input channel number (2–69) using REMOTE KEYPAD (0–9) button. (iii) Adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the signal strength level 60 or higher.
Changing Viewing Channel • Please note: your new Television is capable of receiving the full range of AIR-TV channels available today, from the most advanced digital channels, to the more traditional analog channels. As the transition toward full digital TV continues, some AIR-TV systems in the USA will have a mixture of analog and digital channels in their lineups.
Language • The language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can be set to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT D I G I T AL AUD I O CC CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) 2 Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “SET UP”.
Video Adjust • Description of Adjustment Items POWER Selected item DVD VCR TV VOL k button VOL l button PICTURE To increase contrast To decrease contrast 1 2 3 TINT To make skin tones greenish To make skin tones purplish 4 5 6 COLOR To increase color intensity To decrease color intensity 7 8 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.
Audio Select H MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) (For Analog Channel only) 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.
Audio Select (Continued) 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. TREBLE 6 BASS BALANCE RESET Selected item VOL k button VOL l button TREBLE To increase treble response. To decrease treble response. BASS BALANCE To increase bass response. To emphasize the right speaker’s volume. To decrease bass response. To emphasize the left speaker’s volume.
Digital Audio • This feature allows you to select the Primary and Secondary language and as well the type of audio transmitted in a digital broadcast. If the viewing channel is an analog channel, Digital Audio cannot be selected. 1 2 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “DIGITAL AUDIO”.
Closed Caption • 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 ” symbol to ensure that captions will be shown. look for the “ • Closed Caption broadcast for Analog Channel can be viewed in two modes: CAPTION and TEXT.
Closed Caption (Continued) H During viewing digital channel 1 2 3 Repeat steps 1 to 2 of During viewing analog channel. Press VOL k/l to access the CLOSED CAPTION screen. Press CH a/s to select “CLOSED CAPTION PREFERENCES” or “CLOSED CAPTION SERVICE” and then press VOL k/l to enter to the selected mode screen.
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.
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. TV–Y TV–Y 7 TV–G TV–PG TV– 1 4 TV–MA AG E D – – – L – – – S – – – – V FV – – – – – – – – : V I EW V : B LOCK MENU : RETURN Example 1.2 : Age Based setting For “TV-G” put a V in the “AGE” box.
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) [3] Canadian Rating Systems • The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programming. • While violence is the most important content element to be rated, the structure developed takes into consideration other program content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes.
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • How to set V-CHIP [1] MPAA RATING 1 2 4 5 7 8 3 6 9 FLASHBACK ENTER VOLUME (k)/(l) 0 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL — VOL + CH MENU CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MUTE MENU 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT D I G I T AL AUD I O CC CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) 2 Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “PARENT CONTROL”.
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) 7 Press MENU, then “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed. I NPUT SECRET No . Note: • If SECRET No. is already set, skip to step 9. 8 – – – – Enter a 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD. 1 2 3 I NPUT SECRET No . 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 ENTER 0 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.
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • How to set Canadian Rating System Setting for Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings. 1 2 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING. Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “Cdn. English Ratings”, then press VOL k/l. CH → VOL — VOL + MPAA TV GU I DE L I NES Cd n . E n g l i s h R a t i n g s Cd n .
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • Activating the V-CHIP BLOCK 1 2 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING. 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.) CH → VOL — VOL + CH 3 MPAA TV GU I DE L I NES Cd n . E n g l i s h R a t i n g s Cd n . F r e n c h Ra t i n g s (V-CHIP select screen) Press MENU, then “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed. Note: • If SECRET No.
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • 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. I NPUT SECRET No . – – – – 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. I NPUT SECRET No . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ENTER 0 • If you forget or need to change your secret No., clear the original secret No. and set up a new one.
Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) 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 V I EW T I MER hours) in 30 minutes intervals.
Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) 9 Enter a 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD. 10 Press MENU to exit. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I NPUT SECRET No . 1 2 3 4 → ENTER 0 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.
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. I NPUT SECRET No . – – – – VOL — 2 VOL + 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.
Energy Save H SCREEN 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. H STANDBY If set to OFF: No power save during standby mode.
Set Up H EZ Setup By operating the channel preset functions, you can preset your TV to the desired channels for viewing. VOLUME (k)/(l) PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL — VOL + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU 1 2 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “SET UP”.
Set Up (Continued) 7 Once EZ SETUP is complete, the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed. 2 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 2 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “SET UP”.
Set Up (Continued) H ANALOG CH SEARCH Saving ANALOG broadcast TV channels into memory 1 Repeat step 1 to step 5 of Channel Setting. (See page 34) Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “ANALOG CH SEARCH”. CH SETT I NG EZ SETUP A I R / ANALOG CABL E ANALOG CH SEARCH D I G I TAL CH SEARCH CH MEMORY ANTENNA SETUP D I G I TAL CH CH (CH SETTING screen) 2 Press VOL k/l to access the ANALOG CH SEARCH screen. VOL — VOL + CH SEARCH AI R 10 (START) To start: Press VOL k.
Set Up (Continued) H CH MEMORY Adding weak or additional channels or erasing unwanted channels from TV memory 1 Repeat step 1 to step 5 of Channel Setting. (See page 34) Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “CH MEMORY”. CH SETT I NG EZ SETUP A I R / ANALOG CABL E ANALOG CH SEARCH D I G I TAL CH SEARCH CH MEMORY ANTENNA SETUP D I G I TAL CH CH (CH SETTING screen) 2 3 Press VOL k/l to access the CH MEMORY screen. Use CH a/s to select each desired channel to add or erase.
Set Up (Continued) 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FLASHBACK 9 ENTER VOLUME (k)/(l) 0 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL — VOL + CH MENU CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MUTE MENU 1 2 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “SET UP”.
Set Up (Continued) H Personal Preference By setting PERSONAL PREFERENCE channels in advance, you can select your favorite channels easily. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 REMOTE KEYPAD 9 VOLUME (k)/(l) ENTER FLASHBACK 0 PERSONAL PREFERENCE PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) CH VOL — VOL + CH MENU MUTE MENU 1 2 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “SET UP”.
Set Up (Continued) 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. PERSONAL PREF. B 25 ––––– 4 ––––– 22.5 ––––– ––––– ––––– If the channels are memorized as shown on the right, press the Remote’s “A” button to select the channels below. 25 4 22.
Set Up (Continued) 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 2 INPUT 1 UN I VERSAL PLUS OFF INPUT 3 (COMPONENT ) 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 VCR DVD CH → VOL — : CH3 :OFF VOL + CH Press MENU to exit.
CH/Input ID • • You can assign an ID label to each Analog 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”.) During viewing Digital Channel, the CH/INPUT ID cannot be selected.
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. CH or CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ENTER 0 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.
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.) VOLUME (k)/(l) PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL — VOL + CH MUTE MENU CATV TV DVD VCR CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU 1 2 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “SET UP”.
Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals • 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.
Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals (Continued) 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).
Using the Audio Output 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.
Operation of Universal Remote Control • Universal Remote Control • “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 onetime set-up step may be necessary before the Remote will operate accessory VCRs, cable TV converters and DVDs.
Operation of Universal Remote Control (Continued) DVD/VCR POWER POWER DVD VCR TV DISPLAY INPUT TV POWER DISPLAY REMOTE KEYPAD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ENTER FLASHBACK 0 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL — VOL + CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) CH MENU • (1) (2) (3) • • • (1) (2) (3) • MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR CATV/DVDTV/VCR 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.
Operation of Universal Remote Control (Continued) DVD/VCR POWER POWER DVD VCR TV DISPLAY INPUT TV POWER INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DISPLAY REMOTE KEYPAD 9 ENTER FLASHBACK 0 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL — VOL + CH MENU • (1) (2) (3) • • • (1) (2) (3) • MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC 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.
Operation of Universal Remote Control (Continued) DVD/VCR POWER POWER DVD VCR TV DISPLAY INPUT TV POWER DISPLAY REMOTE KEYPAD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ENTER FLASHBACK 0 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL — VOL + CH MENU • MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) CATV/DVDTV/VCR CH/SKIP How to identify a cable converter • (1) (2) (3) • • Setting Method.
Before Calling for Service PROBLEM QUICK SERVICE CHECK LIST 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 P
Warning message for Digital broadcasting H The warning message about reception of digital broadcast The example of an warning message displayed on a screen Possible Solution • Failed to receive broadcast. • Check the antenna cable. Check that the antenna is correctly antenna setup. • No broadcast now. • Check the broadcast time in the program guide.
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