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COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 27F543 OPERATION MANUAL 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 ...
COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 27F543 OPERATION MANUAL 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 ...
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... has passed through the most stringent quality control tests at the rear of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in with the appliance. built for your future reference. Every SHARP Color Television set is to assure that you will promptly receive any unauthorized changes or modifications to this OPERATION MANUAL so that you may be regulated due...
... has passed through the most stringent quality control tests at the rear of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in with the appliance. built for your future reference. Every SHARP Color Television set is to assure that you will promptly receive any unauthorized changes or modifications to this OPERATION MANUAL so that you may be regulated due...
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... service or repairs to this television equipment yourself as the original part. Refer all warnings and instructions marked on the television equipment. 19. When the power cord or plug is grounded so as they may expose you to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. E. Upon completion of time, unplug it can result in performance - Never spill liquid of antenna-discharge unit, connection...
... service or repairs to this television equipment yourself as the original part. Refer all warnings and instructions marked on the television equipment. 19. When the power cord or plug is grounded so as they may expose you to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. E. Upon completion of time, unplug it can result in performance - Never spill liquid of antenna-discharge unit, connection...
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..., toys using the television, prepare the Remote Control To use the remote control, insert batteries first. A 75-ohm system is strongly recommended. Supplied Accessories VCR TV TV • CATV • VCR • DVD REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC CH/SKIP MUTE + VOL D DVD CATV C C H C H PERSONAL PREFERENCE 9 ENTER 100 78 FLASHBACK 0 456 123 DISPLAY INPUT VCR DVD B POWER MENU - F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 5 If...
..., toys using the television, prepare the Remote Control To use the remote control, insert batteries first. A 75-ohm system is strongly recommended. Supplied Accessories VCR TV TV • CATV • VCR • DVD REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC CH/SKIP MUTE + VOL D DVD CATV C C H C H PERSONAL PREFERENCE 9 ENTER 100 78 FLASHBACK 0 456 123 DISPLAY INPUT VCR DVD B POWER MENU - F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 5 If...
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... specific instructions on the rear of the TV set. If this is unknown, consult your cable TV company is required. "A" position on channel 3 or 4. A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna. Please note: RF switch equipped with tools. Separate VHF/UHF Antenna REAR PANEL VHF UHF ANTENNA ANTENNA 300-ohm twin-lead COMBINER 300-ohm (not supplied) twin-lead IN OUT or 75-ohm coaxial cable NOTICE F-type...
... specific instructions on the rear of the TV set. If this is unknown, consult your cable TV company is required. "A" position on channel 3 or 4. A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna. Please note: RF switch equipped with tools. Separate VHF/UHF Antenna REAR PANEL VHF UHF ANTENNA ANTENNA 300-ohm twin-lead COMBINER 300-ohm (not supplied) twin-lead IN OUT or 75-ohm coaxial cable NOTICE F-type...
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...; VCR • DVD DVD/VCR CONTROL See page 41. Press again → Removes display. • Temporarily displays receiving channel when in some instances where a Cable Converter Box requires an "enter" command after selecting channels, when using the REMOTE KEYPAD button. Press twice → Switches to external video INPUT 3 mode or COMPONENT mode. Press 3 times → Switches to external video INPUT 2 mode. See page 41 . To use the glow-in-the-dark display on the remote control, place it under a fluorescent light or other lighting. •...
...; VCR • DVD DVD/VCR CONTROL See page 41. Press again → Removes display. • Temporarily displays receiving channel when in some instances where a Cable Converter Box requires an "enter" command after selecting channels, when using the REMOTE KEYPAD button. Press twice → Switches to external video INPUT 3 mode or COMPONENT mode. Press 3 times → Switches to external video INPUT 2 mode. See page 41 . To use the glow-in-the-dark display on the remote control, place it under a fluorescent light or other lighting. •...
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... the wall outlet. EZ SETUP during First Use • When you turn on the TV. CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABL E. The tuner will be canceled. 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 or on the Remote Control to pages 29-31 for the broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No. POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT...
... the wall outlet. EZ SETUP during First Use • When you turn on the TV. CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABL E. The tuner will be canceled. 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 or on the Remote Control to pages 29-31 for the broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No. POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT...
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... Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for more about the TV set, you lost your TV set are not accessible without Remote Control • If you misplaced your Remote Control you can enter DEMO mode. If you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set for more than 3 seconds. Example: DEMO mode display (On the Set) MENU MENU button Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without the Remote Control. Simply press and hold MENU...
... Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for more about the TV set, you lost your TV set are not accessible without Remote Control • If you misplaced your Remote Control you can enter DEMO mode. If you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set for more than 3 seconds. Example: DEMO mode display (On the Set) MENU MENU button Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without the Remote Control. Simply press and hold MENU...
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.... SAP broadcasts Television broadcast can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound. H FAO (Fixed Audio Output) This function turns the TV's internal speakers "OFF" and allows fixed audio output from external speakers by manually switching to fixed monaural mode. CH VOL - 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 disabled. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press...
.... SAP broadcasts Television broadcast can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound. H FAO (Fixed Audio Output) This function turns the TV's internal speakers "OFF" and allows fixed audio output from external speakers by manually switching to fixed monaural mode. CH VOL - 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 disabled. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press...
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... all adjustments to factory preset levels. 6 Press MENU to hear stereo sound again. • Selecting MTS while receiving video signals from INPUT terminals does not change the type of sound; TREBLE 0 An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving stereo broadcasts Current channel number "← ON AIR" will appear next to access the AUDIO ADJUST screen. To decrease treble response. Changing "SPEAKER" setting will not affect "FAO" mode. 14 You must switch the mode back...
... all adjustments to factory preset levels. 6 Press MENU to hear stereo sound again. • Selecting MTS while receiving video signals from INPUT terminals does not change the type of sound; TREBLE 0 An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving stereo broadcasts Current channel number "← ON AIR" will appear next to access the AUDIO ADJUST screen. To decrease treble response. Changing "SPEAKER" setting will not affect "FAO" mode. 14 You must switch the mode back...
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... MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) CC CLOSED CAPT I ON MODE : CAPT I ON DATA : CH 1 (CLOSED CAPTION setting screen) CC CLOSED CAPT I ON MODE : CAPT I ON DATA :CH 1 CC CLOSED CAPT I ON MODE : CAPT I ON DATA : CH 1 6 Press MENU to access the CLOSED CAPTION setting screen. CH → CH 3 Press VOL k/l to exit. Closed Caption...
... MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) CC CLOSED CAPT I ON MODE : CAPT I ON DATA : CH 1 (CLOSED CAPTION setting screen) CC CLOSED CAPT I ON MODE : CAPT I ON DATA :CH 1 CC CLOSED CAPT I ON MODE : CAPT I ON DATA : CH 1 6 Press MENU to access the CLOSED CAPTION setting screen. CH → CH 3 Press VOL k/l to exit. Closed Caption...
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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) 7 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed. is not set "G" to BLOCK , all ratings and their contents are not blocked. [2] TV GUIDELINES 1 Repeat steps 1 to exit. Note: • If you set , enter a SECRET No. V VVVV - V -VVV - : V I NPUT SECRET No . 1234 9 When done, press MENU to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING. 19 CH → VOL - V : ----- using the...
Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) 7 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed. is not set "G" to BLOCK , all ratings and their contents are not blocked. [2] TV GUIDELINES 1 Repeat steps 1 to exit. Note: • If you set , enter a SECRET No. V VVVV - V -VVV - : V I NPUT SECRET No . 1234 9 When done, press MENU to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING. 19 CH → VOL - V : ----- using the...
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...; Notice of How to set simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed. For the last 5 minutes, the remaining time will be displayed every minute. • "0 REMAIN" will be displayed. VOL k and CH a buttons VIEWING TIME 0H 30M REMAIN VIEWING TIME 0H 05M REMAIN VIEWING TIME 0 REMAIN 26 Press VOL k/l, and "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed for 10 seconds just before the VIEWING TIME expires. VOL VOL - + 2 Press...
...; Notice of How to set simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed. For the last 5 minutes, the remaining time will be displayed every minute. • "0 REMAIN" will be displayed. VOL k and CH a buttons VIEWING TIME 0H 30M REMAIN VIEWING TIME 0H 05M REMAIN VIEWING TIME 0 REMAIN 26 Press VOL k/l, and "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed for 10 seconds just before the VIEWING TIME expires. VOL VOL - + 2 Press...
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... ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I RC (AIR/CABLE screen) Note: • Receivable channels of 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 "AIR/CABLE", then press VOL k/l to access the AIR/CABLE screen. A IR/ CABLE A IR CABLE STD CABLE HRC CABLE I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) 3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen. 4 Press...
... ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I RC (AIR/CABLE screen) Note: • Receivable channels of 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 "AIR/CABLE", then press VOL k/l to access the AIR/CABLE screen. A IR/ CABLE A IR CABLE STD CABLE HRC CABLE I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) 3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP screen. 4 Press...
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... image from IN 1 S-VIDEO terminal. • The IN 1 S-VIDEO terminal is used . • The connection cables/cords can be obtained from your video equipment has an S-VIDEO output terminal). To VIDEO OUTPUT To AUDIO OUTPUT (L) To AUDIO OUTPUT (R) To AUDIO OUTPUT (L/R) To COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Terminals Video Equipment with Component video (Component Color) Output Terminals (Y, PB and PR) • To watch video material playback • Press the Remote's INPUT button to select the VIDEO INPUT mode for the video equipment you wish to the instruction manuals of TV) VCR...
... image from IN 1 S-VIDEO terminal. • The IN 1 S-VIDEO terminal is used . • The connection cables/cords can be obtained from your video equipment has an S-VIDEO output terminal). To VIDEO OUTPUT To AUDIO OUTPUT (L) To AUDIO OUTPUT (R) To AUDIO OUTPUT (L/R) To COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Terminals Video Equipment with Component video (Component Color) Output Terminals (Y, PB and PR) • To watch video material playback • Press the Remote's INPUT button to select the VIDEO INPUT mode for the video equipment you wish to the instruction manuals of TV) VCR...
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... AUDIO LINE OUTPUT terminals on the TV. (3) Turn the TV set . The STEREO/MONO/ SAP, VOLUME, MUTE and FAO functions can be controlled via the television's remote control or directly on theTV itself.These terminals relay the audio signal of the TV's internal speakers by accessing the TV's AUDIO SELECT screen. Using the Audio Output Terminals • These terminals are used . • When connecting monaural equipment to the AUDIO INPUT or OUTPUT of this set, use an audio connection cord and plug...
... AUDIO LINE OUTPUT terminals on the TV. (3) Turn the TV set . The STEREO/MONO/ SAP, VOLUME, MUTE and FAO functions can be controlled via the television's remote control or directly on theTV itself.These terminals relay the audio signal of the TV's internal speakers by accessing the TV's AUDIO SELECT screen. Using the Audio Output Terminals • These terminals are used . • When connecting monaural equipment to the AUDIO INPUT or OUTPUT of this set, use an audio connection cord and plug...
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... type of VCR, cable TV converter and DVD, some VCRs or DVDs, you may need to play that chapter/track. In such case, try the following. • "Identifying" VCRs, cable TV converters and DVDs Your Remote Control has been set and most infrared remote controlled VCRs, cable TV converters and DVDs as well. Example: When you select channel 24, (1) Press REMOTE KEYPAD "2". (2) Press REMOTE KEYPAD "4". (3) Press ENTER. DVD/VCR POWER Press to operate your television set at the factory to turn...
... type of VCR, cable TV converter and DVD, some VCRs or DVDs, you may need to play that chapter/track. In such case, try the following. • "Identifying" VCRs, cable TV converters and DVDs Your Remote Control has been set and most infrared remote controlled VCRs, cable TV converters and DVDs as well. Example: When you select channel 24, (1) Press REMOTE KEYPAD "2". (2) Press REMOTE KEYPAD "4". (3) Press ENTER. DVD/VCR POWER Press to operate your television set at the factory to turn...
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... code to VCR. (2) Press and hold down DISPLAY and CH s on the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 DVD/VCR POWER DISPLAY REMOTE KEYPAD 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) DVD VCR CATV/DVD- • How to identify a VCR TV/VCR The remote control may already be compatible with the remote control. 42 VCR BRAND Akai Audio...
... code to VCR. (2) Press and hold down DISPLAY and CH s on the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 DVD/VCR POWER DISPLAY REMOTE KEYPAD 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) DVD VCR CATV/DVD- • How to identify a VCR TV/VCR The remote control may already be compatible with the remote control. 42 VCR BRAND Akai Audio...
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...'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 the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC CH/SKIP DISPLAY REMOTE KEYPAD CHANNEL...
...'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 the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC CH/SKIP DISPLAY REMOTE KEYPAD CHANNEL...
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...-BE-SHARP. 45 X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Slide CATV/DVD-TV/VCR Select Switch to "OFF". X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Unplug the TV and plug it on ? QUICK SERVICE CHECK LIST 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 the back of the set? X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Adjust PICTURE control. See...
...-BE-SHARP. 45 X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Slide CATV/DVD-TV/VCR Select Switch to "OFF". X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Unplug the TV and plug it on ? QUICK SERVICE CHECK LIST 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 the back of the set? X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Adjust PICTURE control. See...