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SPANISH is on page 40 - 44. FRENCH is on page 45 - 49. COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 25C340 L OPERATION MANUAL L CONTENTS PAGE • Important Information 2, 3 • Important Safeguards 3, 4 • Supplied Accessories 5 • Before Operating Your Television 5 • Antenna Connections ... Timer 10 • Video Adjust 11 This operating manual includes basic operating instructions in Spanish and French. PAGE • Audio Select 12 MTS (MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND 12 • Closed Caption 13 • Parent Control 14 - 24 V-CHIP 14 - 21 VIEW TIMER 22 - 24 • Energy Save...
SPANISH is on page 40 - 44. FRENCH is on page 45 - 49. COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 25C340 L OPERATION MANUAL L CONTENTS PAGE • Important Information 2, 3 • Important Safeguards 3, 4 • Supplied Accessories 5 • Before Operating Your Television 5 • Antenna Connections ... Timer 10 • Video Adjust 11 This operating manual includes basic operating instructions in Spanish and French. PAGE • Audio Select 12 MTS (MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND 12 • Closed Caption 13 • Parent Control 14 - 24 V-CHIP 14 - 21 VIEW TIMER 22 - 24 • Energy Save...
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... the TV's model and serial numbers in with the appliance. IMPORTANT To aid reporting in case of cable entry as close to your purchase. PRODUCT DISPOSAL This product utilizes a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) containing lead and tin-lead solder. We have prepared this equipment. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Every SHARP Color...
... the TV's model and serial numbers in with the appliance. IMPORTANT To aid reporting in case of cable entry as close to your purchase. PRODUCT DISPOSAL This product utilizes a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) containing lead and tin-lead solder. We have prepared this equipment. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Every SHARP Color...
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued) CAUTION: • Do not place the AC power cord under the TV set . • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment on a bed, sofa, rug, or other ). IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: Please read all ...of candle or naked flames on the top or near water - Do not use this television equipment near the TV set or other heavy items. • To prevent fire, never place any type of these instructions before cleaning. 2. The television equipment may fall, causing serious...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued) CAUTION: • Do not place the AC power cord under the TV set . • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment on a bed, sofa, rug, or other ). IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: Please read all ...of candle or naked flames on the top or near water - Do not use this television equipment near the TV set or other heavy items. • To prevent fire, never place any type of these instructions before cleaning. 2. The television equipment may fall, causing serious...
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... AA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your thumbnail, pull up Battery Cover • With your TV should be received due to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Should it fail to remove the back cover... kept well away from the wall outlet to match the battery e/d terminals with the various antenna systems: 5 Make sure that are being received. Supplied Accessories TV TV • CATV•VCR • DVD REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC CH/SKIP DVD VCR MUTE + VOL D CATV C C H C H PERSONAL ...
... AA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your thumbnail, pull up Battery Cover • With your TV should be received due to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Should it fail to remove the back cover... kept well away from the wall outlet to match the battery e/d terminals with the various antenna systems: 5 Make sure that are being received. Supplied Accessories TV TV • CATV•VCR • DVD REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC CH/SKIP DVD VCR MUTE + VOL D CATV C C H C H PERSONAL ...
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... supplied) 300-ohm twin-lead 75-ohm coaxial cable REAR OF TV B. A. This converter/descrambler is generally provided to the set A signal OUT IN splitter Cable TV Line B (not OUT IN supplied) Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) Note: • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for normal viewing of the following two...
... supplied) 300-ohm twin-lead 75-ohm coaxial cable REAR OF TV B. A. This converter/descrambler is generally provided to the set A signal OUT IN splitter Cable TV Line B (not OUT IN supplied) Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) Note: • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for normal viewing of the following two...
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...D. VIDEO/AUDIO IN2 TERMINALS VOLUME UP/DOWN (+) Increases sound. (-) Decreases sound. Press again → Switch to the original TV mode. CATV/DVD-TV/VCR MODE SELECT SWITCH In TV/VCR position, sends power and channel select commands (Channel up/down and Random Access buttons) to external video INPUT 1 mode....presetting. • Moves the " " mark of Controls Front Panel (ENGLISH) POWER Press → On. INPUT Press → Switch to the TV and VCR control. CHANNEL UP/DOWN (8) Selects next higher channel. (9) Selects next lower channel. • Press both at the same time to ...
...D. VIDEO/AUDIO IN2 TERMINALS VOLUME UP/DOWN (+) Increases sound. (-) Decreases sound. Press again → Switch to the original TV mode. CATV/DVD-TV/VCR MODE SELECT SWITCH In TV/VCR position, sends power and channel select commands (Channel up/down and Random Access buttons) to external video INPUT 1 mode....presetting. • Moves the " " mark of Controls Front Panel (ENGLISH) POWER Press → On. INPUT Press → Switch to the TV and VCR control. CHANNEL UP/DOWN (8) Selects next higher channel. (9) Selects next lower channel. • Press both at the same time to ...
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...: • If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in the AC POWER cord to the wall outlet. 1 Press the POWER button on the TV set . (See page 5 ~ 6) (3) Plug in your region, please refer to page 26 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 8 YES : VOL... perform the following instructions before you press the power button. (1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5) (2) Connect the antenna cable to the TV set or on the Remote Control to access EZ SETUP mode. EZ SETUP during First Power On L When you turn on the...
...: • If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in the AC POWER cord to the wall outlet. 1 Press the POWER button on the TV set . (See page 5 ~ 6) (3) Plug in your region, please refer to page 26 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 8 YES : VOL... perform the following instructions before you press the power button. (1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5) (2) Connect the antenna cable to the TV set or on the Remote Control to access EZ SETUP mode. EZ SETUP during First Power On L When you turn on the...
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... CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) buttons From SHARP Minds Come SHARP Products Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without the Remote Control. If you press both MENU or CH UP (8) and DOWN (9) on the TV set. Demo Mode • To quickly learn more about the TV set, press and hold for more than...three seconds both MENU or CH UP (8) and DOWN (9) on the TV set. • Some features of your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for a replacement. (On the Set) or MENU button CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN(9) buttons 9 The TV set will not be accessible without Remote Control • If you ...
... CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) buttons From SHARP Minds Come SHARP Products Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without the Remote Control. If you press both MENU or CH UP (8) and DOWN (9) on the TV set. Demo Mode • To quickly learn more about the TV set, press and hold for more than...three seconds both MENU or CH UP (8) and DOWN (9) on the TV set. • Some features of your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for a replacement. (On the Set) or MENU button CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN(9) buttons 9 The TV set will not be accessible without Remote Control • If you ...
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... - + → Note: (TIMER SET mode) • To turn off the Sleep Timer, repeat the above SLEEP TIMER steps and select "- - - Language L The language for your TV to automatically turn off . 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access TIMER SET mode. → VOL VOL - + S L EEP T I MER V I DEO...
... - + → Note: (TIMER SET mode) • To turn off the Sleep Timer, repeat the above SLEEP TIMER steps and select "- - - Language L The language for your TV to automatically turn off . 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access TIMER SET mode. → VOL VOL - + S L EEP T I MER V I DEO...
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...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 FAVORITE COLOR RESET To choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE. CH → CH 3 Press VOL (+) or...2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to access PICTURE adjust mode. PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU S L EEP T I MER V I DEO AD J UST AUD I O SE L ECT C LOSED CAP T I ON ...
...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 FAVORITE COLOR RESET To choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE. CH → CH 3 Press VOL (+) or...2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to access PICTURE adjust mode. PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU S L EEP T I MER V I DEO AD J UST AUD I O SE L ECT C LOSED CAP T I ON ...
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...". in this case, sound is difficult to "AUDIO SELECT". can be received in the INPUT mode does not change the type of stereo or bilingual TV sound. 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to hear. • You can be ... broadcast can obtain clearer sound by the video source. 12 Note: • Once MONO mode is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo broadcast. Audio Select L MTS (MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND) This circuit allows reception of sound; CH → CH 3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to STEREO or ...
...". in this case, sound is difficult to "AUDIO SELECT". can be received in the INPUT mode does not change the type of stereo or bilingual TV sound. 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to hear. • You can be ... broadcast can obtain clearer sound by the video source. 12 Note: • Once MONO mode is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo broadcast. Audio Select L MTS (MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND) This circuit allows reception of sound; CH → CH 3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to STEREO or ...
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...access CLOSED CAPTION setting mode. MODE : CAPTION DATA : CH 1 TEXT OFF CH 2 VOL VOL - + PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU S L EEP T I MER V I DEO AD J UST AUD I O SE L ECT C LOSED CAP T I ON PARENT CONTROL... will be shown. • Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in TEXT mode, if no TEXT broadcast is equipped with your TV screen as TV program schedule, weather forecast, etc.) that captions will disappear momentarily. • When viewing in two modes: CAPTION and TEXT....
...access CLOSED CAPTION setting mode. MODE : CAPTION DATA : CH 1 TEXT OFF CH 2 VOL VOL - + PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU S L EEP T I MER V I DEO AD J UST AUD I O SE L ECT C LOSED CAP T I ON PARENT CONTROL... will be shown. • Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in TEXT mode, if no TEXT broadcast is equipped with your TV screen as TV program schedule, weather forecast, etc.) that captions will disappear momentarily. • When viewing in two modes: CAPTION and TEXT....
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...to block base R Select block NC-17 autoblock X autoblock Note: • MPAA RATING is only age based ratings. [2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES y x content base E age base RATING TV-Y (All children) TV-Y7 (Direct to block age PG-13 Select block base R autoblock NC-17 autoblock X autoblock Example 2. V L S ...based RATING is blocked, this will automatically block the high rating "NC-17", "X" also. 1. PG - - - - - All ages admitted. TV Parental Guidelines are restricted by age. V : Content Rating can be set. - : Content Rating can not be set (not normally broadcast by...
...to block base R Select block NC-17 autoblock X autoblock Note: • MPAA RATING is only age based ratings. [2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES y x content base E age base RATING TV-Y (All children) TV-Y7 (Direct to block age PG-13 Select block base R autoblock NC-17 autoblock X autoblock Example 2. V L S ...based RATING is blocked, this will automatically block the high rating "NC-17", "X" also. 1. PG - - - - - All ages admitted. TV Parental Guidelines are restricted by age. V : Content Rating can be set. - : Content Rating can not be set (not normally broadcast by...
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... for "AGE". V ---- - This will automatically block the higher age ratings "TV-PG", "TV-14" and "TV-MA" as well as "TV-G". AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - ---- V- : V I EW V: B LOCK MENU : RETURN AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - ---- ---- - V VVVV - Example 2.1 : Content Based setting For "TV-PG", "TV-14" and "TV-MA" select unblocked for each one in the combinations indicated...
... for "AGE". V ---- - This will automatically block the higher age ratings "TV-PG", "TV-14" and "TV-MA" as well as "TV-G". AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - ---- V- : V I EW V: B LOCK MENU : RETURN AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - ---- ---- - V VVVV - Example 2.1 : Content Based setting For "TV-PG", "TV-14" and "TV-MA" select unblocked for each one in the combinations indicated...
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... select either "BLOCK" or unblock CH → VOL - VOL + CH 6 Press MENU to return to "TV GUIDELINES". V ---- - V VVVV - V - FV : BLOCK MENU : RETURN (CONTENT RATING mode) AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - ---- S : ----- VVV - L : ----- V V: B LOCK V ---- - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) [2] TV GUIDELINES 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of [1] MPAA RATING. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move...
... select either "BLOCK" or unblock CH → VOL - VOL + CH 6 Press MENU to return to "TV GUIDELINES". V ---- - V VVVV - V - FV : BLOCK MENU : RETURN (CONTENT RATING mode) AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV- 1 4 TV-MA ---- - ---- S : ----- VVV - L : ----- V V: B LOCK V ---- - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) [2] TV GUIDELINES 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of [1] MPAA RATING. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move...
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...) 3 You can select "BLOCK" or unblock) from each RATING mode by pressing CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) and VOL (+) or (-). C8+ : BLOCK G : ----- I ND I V I NES Cdn . MPAA TV GU I DEL I DUAL BLOCK MENU : RETURN (FRENCH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK mode) Note: • In additional mode Including two types (English mode, French mode), altogether you select...
...) 3 You can select "BLOCK" or unblock) from each RATING mode by pressing CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) and VOL (+) or (-). C8+ : BLOCK G : ----- I ND I V I NES Cdn . MPAA TV GU I DEL I DUAL BLOCK MENU : RETURN (FRENCH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK mode) Note: • In additional mode Including two types (English mode, French mode), altogether you select...
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If the wrong SECRET No. will be displayed. will be displayed. using the REMOTE KEYPAD. Input the SECRET No. I VATED Note: TV-Y7 FV • "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" will be displayed. I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 3 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. is chosen, "SECRET No. I NPUT SECRET No . ...
If the wrong SECRET No. will be displayed. will be displayed. using the REMOTE KEYPAD. Input the SECRET No. I VATED Note: TV-Y7 FV • "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" will be displayed. I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 3 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. is chosen, "SECRET No. I NPUT SECRET No . ...
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will be displayed. using the REMOTE KEYPAD and the V-CHIP select mode will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL (+) and CH DOWN (9) on the TV set up a new one. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of [1] MPAA RATING, or 1 to change the V-CHIP BLOCK setting. (Secret No. Repeat configuration of [1] MPAA RATING, then "...
will be displayed. using the REMOTE KEYPAD and the V-CHIP select mode will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL (+) and CH DOWN (9) on the TV set up a new one. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of [1] MPAA RATING, or 1 to change the V-CHIP BLOCK setting. (Secret No. Repeat configuration of [1] MPAA RATING, then "...
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...TIME can be displayed. VOL VOL - + 6 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to access "VIEW TIMER". For each selection, press the VOL (+) or (-) to control TV usage. Press the VOL (+) or (-) to turn ON the "VIEWING TIMER". (If STATUS is OFF, VIEW TIMER is on.) • VIEWING TIME can be set...children from 30M (30 minutes) to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) L VIEW TIMER This function allows you to restrict TV viewing time and also allows you to set the time duration. VOL + CH 7 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to "VIEW TIMER". STATUS (ON/OFF...
...TIME can be displayed. VOL VOL - + 6 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to access "VIEW TIMER". For each selection, press the VOL (+) or (-) to control TV usage. Press the VOL (+) or (-) to turn ON the "VIEWING TIMER". (If STATUS is OFF, VIEW TIMER is on.) • VIEWING TIME can be set...children from 30M (30 minutes) to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) L VIEW TIMER This function allows you to restrict TV viewing time and also allows you to set the time duration. VOL + CH 7 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to "VIEW TIMER". STATUS (ON/OFF...
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...." IS INCORRECT" is registered) 1 Repeat "How to watch the 2 hours of TV, turn TV on and watch 1 hour of TV however they could watch the remaining 1 hour on TV; L To cancel the VIEW TIMER (While the TV set is OFF but the VIEW TIMER is set VIEW TIMER" steps and select "...the correct SECRET No., the VIEW TIMER is registered. 1 2 3 456 789 → ENTER 0 100 Example • To restrict anybody from watching the TV for 5 hours, after watching the TV for 30 minutes, then turn TV off in approximately 30 seconds. 2 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. If the wrong SECRET No.
...." IS INCORRECT" is registered) 1 Repeat "How to watch the 2 hours of TV, turn TV on and watch 1 hour of TV however they could watch the remaining 1 hour on TV; L To cancel the VIEW TIMER (While the TV set is OFF but the VIEW TIMER is set VIEW TIMER" steps and select "...the correct SECRET No., the VIEW TIMER is registered. 1 2 3 456 789 → ENTER 0 100 Example • To restrict anybody from watching the TV for 5 hours, after watching the TV for 30 minutes, then turn TV off in approximately 30 seconds. 2 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. If the wrong SECRET No.