Sharp 27SC260 Operation Manual

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This operation manual includes basic operating instructions in Spanish and French. SPANISH is on page 45–49. FRENCH is on page 50–54. COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 27SC260 H OPERATION MANUAL H PAGE • Closed Caption ... 18–19 • Parent Control... 2 0–30 V-CHIP Operation... 20–27 VIEW TIMER ...
Page 2: Important Information/Important Safeguards
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...
Page 3: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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. •...
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 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...
Page 5: Trademarks
Trademarks Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Supplied Accessories Infrared Remote Control Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your TV should be located in an area of the room where cool adequate ventilation is provided.
Page 6: Antenna Connections
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: 1.
Page 7 “B” position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view the scrambled channels via the converter/ RF switch (not supplied) Note: • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be required. F-type connector should be ﬁnger-tightened only.
Page 8: Quick Reference Control Operation
Quick Reference Control Operation Quick Reference Control Operation • Part Names Front Panel POWER Press � On. Press again � Off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR MENU Press � Accesses MAIN MENU. Press again � Exits MAIN MENU. Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press �...
Page 9: Ez Setup During First Use
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.
Page 10: Signal Strength
EZ SETUP during First Use (Continued) Once EZ SETUP is complete, the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed. (e.g. Channel 2) Note: • If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, please refer to pages 33–35 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.
Page 11: Accessing The Main Menu Screen Without Remote Control
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.
Page 12: Changing Viewing Channel
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.
Page 13: Language
Language • The language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can be set to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “SET UP”. Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen, then press CH a/s to move the “E”...
Page 14: Video Adjust
TINT To make skin tones greenish COLOR To increase color intensity BRIGHT To increase brightness SHARP To increase sharpness COLOR TEMP. To choose a LOW, ML, MH or HIGH color tone. RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels.
Page 15: Audio Select
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.
Page 16: Audio Adjust
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 BASS VOL k button Selected item...
Page 17: Digital Audio
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. Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. Press CH a/s to move the “E”...
Page 18: Closed Caption
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).
Page 19 Closed Caption (Continued) During viewing digital channel 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 SERVICE” or “CLOSED CAPTION PREFERENCE” and then press VOL k/l to enter to the selected mode screen.
Page 20: Parent Control
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.
Page 21 Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example) Example 1.1 : Age Based setting Clear 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 in the “AGE”...
Page 22 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.
Page 23 Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • How to set V-CHIP [1] MPAA RATING Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “PARENT CONTROL”. Press VOL k/l to access the PARENT CONTROL screen. Press VOL k/l to access the V-CHIP select screen.
Page 24 Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) Press MENU, then “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed. Note: • If SECRET No. is already set, skip to step 9. Enter a 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD. When done, press MENU to exit. Note: •...
Page 25 Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • How to set Canadian Rating System Setting for Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings. 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.
Page 26 Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • Activating the V-CHIP BLOCK 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.) Press MENU, then “INPUT SECRET No.”...
Page 27 Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • To change the V-CHIP BLOCK after registering a secret No. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING, then “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed. Enter the 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD and the V-CHIP select screen will be displayed.
Page 28: View Timer
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.) •...
Page 29 Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) Enter a 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD. 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.
Page 30 Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) • To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the secret No. (If you forget the SECRET No.) Repeat steps 1 to 4 of How to set VIEW TIMER. Press VOL k/l, and “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed. Press and hold both VOL k and CH a on the TV set simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed.
Page 31: Energy Save
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.
Page 32: Set Up
Set Up H EZ Setup By operating the channel preset functions, you can preset your TV to the desired channels for viewing. Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “SET UP”. Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen, then press CH a/s to move the “E”...
Page 33: Channel Setting
Set Up (Continued) Once EZ SETUP is complete, the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed. H Channel Setting If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channel. Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
Page 34 Set Up (Continued) H ANALOG CH SEARCH Saving ANALOG broadcast TV channels into memory Repeat step 1 to step 5 of Channel Setting. (See page 33) Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “ANALOG CH SEARCH”. Press VOL k/l to access the ANALOG CH SEARCH screen.
Page 35 Set Up (Continued) H CH MEMORY Adding weak or additional channels or erasing unwanted channels from TV memory Repeat step 1 to step 5 of Channel Setting. (See page 33) Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “CH MEMORY”.
Page 36: Blue Screen
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. Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press CH a/s to move the “E” mark to “SET UP”. Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen.
Page 37: Auto Input
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: Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press CH a/s to move the “E”...
Page 38: Screen Format
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.) Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
Page 39: Screen Format
Screen Format Press CH a/s to select “STRETCH” , “4:3” or “16:9” . Press MENU o exit. Note: • The STRETCH and 16:9 screen format will be cancelled when the power is turned off. �� ...
Page 40: Using The Video And Audio Input Terminals
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 Connecting video device equipped with video output terminals CONNECTIONS VIDEO EQUIPMENT CAMCORDER...
Page 41 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. •...
Page 42: Using The Audio Output Terminals
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.
Page 43: Before Calling For Service
Should this occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to “OFF”. Calling for Service For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, or to obtain product literature accessories, supplies, or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP. X X X...
Page 44: Warning Message For Digital Broadcasting
• Design and speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice. Possible Solution • Check the antenna cable. Check that the antenna is correctly antenna setup. • Check the broadcast time in the program guide. 27SC260 American TV standard ATSC/NTSC system MTS/SAP 2-13 ch 14-69 ch...
Page 45 Con el ﬁn de garantizar al cliente la recepción puntual de cualquier notiﬁcación de seguridad sobre inspección, modiﬁcación o cancelación que se le pueda solicitar a SHARP bajo el Acta de seguridad de productos de consumidor de 1972. LEA CUIDADOSAMENTE LA CLÁUSULA “GARANTÍA LIMITADA” DE LA ÚLTIMA PÁGINA.
Page 46 INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PRECAUCIÓN: • No coloque el cable de alimentación de CA debajo del televisor u otro elemento pesado. • Para impedir un incendio, no ponga nunca ningún tipo de vela o llama al descubierto encima o cerca del televisor. •...
Page 47 MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES Cumpla con todos los avisos y las instrucciones marcados en el televisor. Si se conecta una antena exterior al televisor, asegúrese de que el sistema de antena esté conectado a tierra para obtener cierta protección ante los aumentos de voltaje y la acumulación de cargas estáticas. La sección 810 del Código Eléctrico Nacional ofrece información relacionada con la conexión a tierra correcta del poste y la estructura de apoyo, la conexión a tierra del cable de entrada a una unidad de descarga, el tamaño de los conductores de conexión a tierra, la ubicación de la unidad de descarga de...
Page 48 Referencia rápida de los controles de operación Funciones Básicas Del Control Remoto • Nombres de los componentes Panel Delantero ALIMENTACION (POWER) Pulsando → Enciende (On). Pulsando nuevamente → Apaga (Off). SENSOR DE CONTROL REMOTE MENU (MENU) Pulsando → Accede al MENU PRINCIPAL.
Page 49 CLOSED CAPTION en OFF. Solicitud de servicio técnico Para la localización del Servicio Técnico Autorizado de Sharp más próximo o para conseguir material de información, repuestos o asistencia técnica, llame a 1-800-BE-SHARP. X X X X X X X X X X X...
Page 50 Grâce à elle, vous recevrez rapidement un avis de sécurité lors du contrôle, de la modiﬁcation ou du rappel de votre produit que SHARP peut être amené à fournir conformément à la loi de 1972 sur la sécurité du produit de consommation.
Page 51 INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES ATTENTION: • Ne placez pas le cordon d’alimentation sous le téléviseur ou sous tout autre objet lourd. • Ne placez pas de bougies ni de ﬂammes nues sur le téléviseur ou à sa proximité, aﬁn d’éviter les incendies. •...
Page 52: Panneau Avant
Référence rapide sur les commandes Fonctions de base de la télécommande • Nomenclature Panneau Avant ALIMENTATION (POWER) Appuyer → Pour mettre sous tension. Appuyer de nouveau → Pour mettre hors tension. CAPTEUR DE TÉLÉCOMMANDE RÈGLAGE (MENU) Appuyer → Pour mettre sous tension.
Page 53 Sous-titrage hors service. Appel au service après-vente Pour connaître l’emplacement du centre de service après-vente agréé Sharp le plus proche ou pour obtenir de la documentation sur les produits, des accessoires, des consommables ou une aide au consommateur, appelez le 1-800-BE-SHARP.
Page 54: Limited Warranty
Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer.

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