Sharp 36C230 Operation Manual

Sharp color television model 36c230 operation manual

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CONTENTS

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION/IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS .................................................... 2-4

• Supplied Accessories ............................................... 5

• Before Operating Your Television .............................. 5

• Antenna Connections ........................................... 5, 6

• Quick Reference Control Operation ......................... 7

• EZ SETUP during First Use ..................................... 8

• Demo Mode .............................................................. 9

• Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without

Remote Control ........................................................ 9

• Language ............................................................... 10

• Sleep Timer ............................................................ 10

• Video Adjust ........................................................... 11

• Audio Select ..................................................... 12, 13

MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) ............................ 12

AUDIO ADJUST ................................................. 13

This operation manual includes basic operating

instructions in Spanish and French.

SPANISH is on page 40-44.

FRENCH is on page 45-49.

32C231(01-04)

COLOR TELEVISION

L OPERATION MANUAL L

TAR

artner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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• Closed Caption ....................................................... 14

• Parent Control .................................................. 15-25

V-CHIP Operation ......................................... 15-22

VIEW TIMER ................................................ 23-25

• Energy Save ........................................................... 26

• Set Up .............................................................. 27-33

EZ Setup ............................................................. 27

Channel Setting ............................................ 28-30

Blue Screen .................................................. 30, 31

• Auto Input ............................................................... 32

• CH/Input ID ....................................................... 33, 34

• Screen Format ........................................................ 35

• Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals ...... 36, 37

• Before Calling for Service ....................................... 38

• Calling for Service .................................................. 38

• Specifications ......................................................... 39

• Limited Warranty .................................................... 50

MODEL

36C230

U.S.

NERGY

TAR

is a

registered

A711 WJ

3/27/03, 11:13 AM

Dimension: 140mm x 215mm

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
FRENCH is on page 45–49. 32C231(01-04) COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 36C230 L OPERATION MANUAL L ® artner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the NERGY PAGE • Closed Caption ... 14 • Parent Control ... 15–25 V-CHIP Operation ... 15–22 VIEW TIMER ... 23–25 •...
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.
Page 3: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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.
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 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...
Page 5: Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Infrared Remote Control RRMCG1324CESC Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your TV should be located in an area of the room where cool adequate ventilation is provided. Do not place the back of the television set in a place where free airflow will be restricted. •...
Page 6 “B” position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view the scrambled channels via the converter/ RF switch (not supplied) Cable TV converter/ Note: • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be required. 32C231(05-06) B. Separate VHF/UHF Antenna...
Page 7: 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 8: 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 9: Demo Mode
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 10: 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 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “SET UP”. Press VOL + / – to access the SET UP screen, then press CH 8/9 to move the “[”...
Page 11: 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 12: Audio Select
Audio Select L 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.
Page 13: Audio Adjust
Audio Select (Continued) L AUDIO ADJUST When the “[” mark is at “AUDIO ADJUST”, press VOL + / – to access the AUDIO ADJUST screen. To access the desired item, press CH 8/9. To adjust the audio setting, press VOL + / – . TREBLE BASS BALANCE...
Page 14: 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 15: Parent Control
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) 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 16 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 17 Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • How to set V-CHIP [1] MPAA RATING Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “PARENT CONTROL”. Press VOL +/– to access the PARENT CONTROL screen. Press VOL +/–...
Page 18 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 19 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. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING.
Page 20 Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • How to set additional rating mode (Example) Once downloading is complete, you can set the blocking pattern as follows. Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING. Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “Cdn. English Ratings”, then press VOL k/l.
Page 21 Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • Activating the V-CHIP BLOCK Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING. Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “STATUS”. Press VOL + / – to activate the V-CHIP BLOCK. (If STATUS is OFF, V-CHIP BLOCK will not operate.) Press MENU, then “INPUT SECRET No.”...
Page 22 Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • To change the V-CHIP BLOCK setting 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 23: View Timer
Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) L 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 24 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 25 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 + /–, and “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed. Press and hold both VOL + and CH 8 on the TV set simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed.
Page 26: Energy Save
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.
Page 27: Set Up
Set Up L 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 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “SET UP”. Press VOL +/–...
Page 28: Channel Setting
Set Up (Continued) L 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. Press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “SET UP”. Press VOL +/–...
Page 29 Set Up (Continued) • Saving broadcast TV channels into memory Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen, then press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “SET UP”. Press VOL +/– to access the SET UP screen, then press CH 8/9 to move the “[” mark to “CH SETTING”.
Page 30: Blue Screen
Set Up (Continued) Press VOL + to add a channel to the TV memory or press VOL – to erase a channel from the TV memory. To add channel 10 to MEMORY the TV memory A I R ERASE – To erase channel 10 from (CH MEMORY the TV memory...
Page 31: Blue Screen
Set Up (Continued) Press MENU to exit. When the BLUE SCREEN is set to “ON” No signal 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”.
Page 32: 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 8/9 to move the “[”...
Page 33: Ch/Input Id
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”.) Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
Page 34: Ch/Input Id
CH/Input ID (Continued) Use CH 8/9 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 +/– to select “ID” then press VOL + to select the first character.
Page 35: 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 36: 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 to the input terminals on the TV set. Connecting video device equipped with video output terminals CONNECTIONS VIDEO EQUIPMENT...
Page 37 VIDEO terminal (IN 1), unplug equipment connected to the S-VIDEO terminal. • It is the intent of SHARP that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright law of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.
Page 38: 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. 32C231(38-39)
Page 39: Specifications
Specifications MODEL 36C230 Receiving System NTSC Stereo Broadcast MTS/SAP Reception Channels 2-13 ch 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 36˝ Diagonally Measured Terminals Audio/Video input x 3 (Front x 1, Rear x 2)
Page 40 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 41 INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE ADVERTENCIA - Las Normas de la FCC establecen que cualquier cambio o modificación no autorizada que se realice en este equipo y que no esté expresamente aprobado por el fabricante podría anular la autoridad del usuario para utilizar este equipo. DESECHO DEL PRODUCTO Este producto utiliza un Tubo de rayos catódicos (TRC) que contiene soldadura de estaño y plomo.
Page 42 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 43 Referencia rápida de los controles de operación • 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. Pulsando nuevamente → Sale del MENU PRINCIPAL.
Page 44 Si ocurriera ésto, ponga el modo 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. 32C231(43-44)
Page 45 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 46 INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES AVERTISSEMENT - Les réglementations FCC établissent que des changements ou des modifications non autorisés sur cet équipement et non approuvés expressément par le fabricant peuvent annuler tout pouvoir de l’utilisateur sur le fonctionnement de cet équipement. MISE AU REBUT DU PRODUIT Ce produit utilise un tube à...
Page 47 PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES Respectez tous les avertissements et instructions mentionnés sur la télévision. Si une antenne extérieure est raccordée à la télévision, veillez à ce que le système d’antenne soit relié à la terre de façon à fournir une protection vis-à-vis des poussées de tension et des charges électrostatiques accumulées.
Page 48: Panneau Avant
Référence rapide sur les commandes • 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. AUGMENTATION/RÉDUCTION Appuyer de nouveau → Pour mettre hors DU VOLUME SONORE (VOL) tension.
Page 49 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 50: 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.
Page 51 Notes 32C231(50-52) 3/27/03, 11:15 AM Dimension: 140mm x 215mm...
Page 52 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 Printed in Mexico TINS-A711WJZZ 32C231(50-52) 3/27/03, 11:15 AM...

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