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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 ... the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control 10 • Language 11 • Sleep Timer 11 • Video Adjust 12 • Audio Select 13 MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 13 SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch 13 FAO (Fixed Audio Output 13 AUDIO ADJUST 14 • Closed Caption 15 This operation manual includes basic operating...
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 ... the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control 10 • Language 11 • Sleep Timer 11 • Video Adjust 12 • Audio Select 13 MTS (Multichannel TV Sound 13 SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch 13 FAO (Fixed Audio Output 13 AUDIO ADJUST 14 • Closed Caption 15 This operation manual includes basic operating...
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... quality control tests at the rear of a SHARP Color Television - Please read these materials may adjust the picture and color to the SHARP Family. Model No.: Serial No.: IMPORTANT INFORMATION There are now the owner of the TV. IMPORTANT To aid reporting in with the appliance...THIS APPLIANCE FIRE OR TO WET ELECTRIC SHOCK, LOCATIONS. Welcome to your purchase. Every SHARP Color Television set for prompt warranty registration of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in particular, specifies that important operating and servicing instructions are ...
... quality control tests at the rear of a SHARP Color Television - Please read these materials may adjust the picture and color to the SHARP Family. Model No.: Serial No.: IMPORTANT INFORMATION There are now the owner of the TV. IMPORTANT To aid reporting in with the appliance...THIS APPLIANCE FIRE OR TO WET ELECTRIC SHOCK, LOCATIONS. Welcome to your purchase. Every SHARP Color Television set for prompt warranty registration of loss or theft, please record the TV's model and serial numbers in particular, specifies that important operating and servicing instructions are ...
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...outlet before you are provided for later use and servicing. 1. 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 products to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with a 2-wire polarized ...fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the equipment. This television equipment should not be placed near the TV set or other similar surface. The openings should never be placed on the top or near or over a radiator or heat register. 10. As...
...outlet before you are provided for later use and servicing. 1. 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 products to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with a 2-wire polarized ...fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the equipment. This television equipment should not be placed near the TV set or other similar surface. The openings should never be placed on the top or near or over a radiator or heat register. 10. As...
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...Antenna Connections Antennas • The antenna requirements for good color television reception are being received. Should it fail to interference from the TV set is a flat "twin-lead" cable that can be attached to remove the battery cover. Insert two batteries (size "AA...household current) and has a polarized plug. AM broadcast signals may disturb the color picture. Note: • If the set is provided. 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...
...Antenna Connections Antennas • The antenna requirements for good color television reception are being received. Should it fail to interference from the TV set is a flat "twin-lead" cable that can be attached to remove the battery cover. Insert two batteries (size "AA...household current) and has a polarized plug. AM broadcast signals may disturb the color picture. Note: • If the set is provided. 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...
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...position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view the scrambled channels via the converter/ RF switch (not supplied) descrambler using the TV's channel keys. A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna. B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antenna. • Connect an outdoor ...connecting to an outdoor antenna. Since the signals of these channels is necessary for normal viewing of the scrambled channels. (Set your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for easy hookup. Antenna Connections (Continued) OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION • Refer to one of these premium pay ...
...position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view the scrambled channels via the converter/ RF switch (not supplied) descrambler using the TV's channel keys. A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna. B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antenna. • Connect an outdoor ...connecting to an outdoor antenna. Since the signals of these channels is necessary for normal viewing of the scrambled channels. (Set your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for easy hookup. Antenna Connections (Continued) OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION • Refer to one of these premium pay ...
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... ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT TERMINAL COMPONENT (VIDEO) TERMINALS IN 3 (VIDEO/AUDIO) TERMINALS IN 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO) TERMINALS LINE OUT (AUDIO) TERMINALS IN 1 S-VIDEO TERMINAL Note: • The TV set and remote control illustrations and the on-screen displays in this manual may result in an injury. Caution: • When opening or closing the...
... ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT TERMINAL COMPONENT (VIDEO) TERMINALS IN 3 (VIDEO/AUDIO) TERMINALS IN 1 (VIDEO/AUDIO) TERMINALS LINE OUT (AUDIO) TERMINALS IN 1 S-VIDEO TERMINAL Note: • The TV set and remote control illustrations and the on-screen displays in this manual may result in an injury. Caution: • When opening or closing the...
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... vary depending on the surrounding lighting. • Sunlight and fluorescent lighting are the most effective when charging the display. • The TV set and remote control illustrations and the on-screen displays in -the-dark display on the temperature. • The time needed to external... video INPUT 3 mode or COMPONENT mode. FLASHBACK Returns to the original TV mode. PERSONAL PREFERENCE With the Personal Preference buttons, you can be for Channel Setting. • Moves the " E " mark on the Remote...
... vary depending on the surrounding lighting. • Sunlight and fluorescent lighting are the most effective when charging the display. • The TV set and remote control illustrations and the on-screen displays in -the-dark display on the temperature. • The time needed to external... video INPUT 3 mode or COMPONENT mode. FLASHBACK Returns to the original TV mode. PERSONAL PREFERENCE With the Personal Preference buttons, you can be for Channel Setting. • Moves the " E " mark on the Remote...
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... 4 Press VOL k. The tuner will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels. CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABL E. will automatically increase when it will be canceled. 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 C ...POWER VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) 1 Press the POWER button on the TV set . (See pages 5, 6) (3) Plug in your region, please refer to pages 29-31 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL...
... 4 Press VOL k. The tuner will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels. CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABL E. will automatically increase when it will be canceled. 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 C ...POWER VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) 1 Press the POWER button on the TV set . (See pages 5, 6) (3) Plug in your region, please refer to pages 29-31 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL...
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... you misplaced your Remote Control you can enter DEMO mode. Demo Mode • To learn more about the TV set, you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set for more than 3 seconds. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the... TV set. • Some features of your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for more than 3 seconds. Simply press and hold MENU on the...
... you misplaced your Remote Control you can enter DEMO mode. Demo Mode • To learn more about the TV set, you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing MENU on the TV set for more than 3 seconds. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the... TV set. • Some features of your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for more than 3 seconds. Simply press and hold MENU on the...
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...MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CH CC CLOSED CAPT I N Note: (SLEEP TIMER screen) • To turn off the TV. • If you turn off automatically in increments of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 4 Press MENU to select "ENGLISH", "ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)" or... "FRANCAIS (FRENCH)". M REMAIN" during step 3. • While SLEEP TIMER is pressed twice. 5 minutes before the SLEEP TIMER turns off the TV, the screen prompts the time remaining for each remaining minute and a 10-second display right before shutting off the SLEEP TIMER, repeat the above SLEEP...
...MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CH CC CLOSED CAPT I N Note: (SLEEP TIMER screen) • To turn off the TV. • If you turn off automatically in increments of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 4 Press MENU to select "ENGLISH", "ESPAÑOL (SPANISH)" or... "FRANCAIS (FRENCH)". M REMAIN" during step 3. • While SLEEP TIMER is pressed twice. 5 minutes before the SLEEP TIMER turns off the TV, the screen prompts the time remaining for each remaining minute and a 10-second display right before shutting off the SLEEP TIMER, repeat the above SLEEP...
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... is shared among AIR/CABLE, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, and INPUT 3 modes. • VIDEO ADJUST setting for INPUT 3 when used as COMPONENT can be set independently. 12 SHARP : CH a : CH s CH 5 Press VOL k/l to "VIDEO ADJUST". RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN ...MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to adjust the setting. 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...
... is shared among AIR/CABLE, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, and INPUT 3 modes. • VIDEO ADJUST setting for INPUT 3 when used as COMPONENT can be set independently. 12 SHARP : CH a : CH s CH 5 Press VOL k/l to "VIDEO ADJUST". RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN ...MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to adjust the setting. 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...
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...I O SEL ECT MTS : STEREO SPEAKER : ON FAO : OFF AUD I O AD JUST (AUDIO SELECT screen) 13 Audio Select H MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) This function allows reception of sports, shows, concerts, etc. You can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound. CH VOL - SAP broadcasts Television... broadcast can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available. Stereo broadcasts Live television broadcasts of stereo or bilingual TV sound. • You can be received in dynamic stereo sound. VOL + → CH 5 Press VOL k/l to fixed monaural mode....
...I O SEL ECT MTS : STEREO SPEAKER : ON FAO : OFF AUD I O AD JUST (AUDIO SELECT screen) 13 Audio Select H MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) This function allows reception of sports, shows, concerts, etc. You can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound. CH VOL - SAP broadcasts Television... broadcast can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available. Stereo broadcasts Live television broadcasts of stereo or bilingual TV sound. • You can be received in dynamic stereo sound. VOL + → CH 5 Press VOL k/l to fixed monaural mode....
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... emphasize the right speaker's volume. To emphasize the left speaker's volume. Audio Select (Continued) H AUDIO ADJUST When the "E" mark is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo broadcast. TREBLE 0 An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving stereo broadcasts Current channel number "← ON AIR" will...
... emphasize the right speaker's volume. To emphasize the left speaker's volume. Audio Select (Continued) H AUDIO ADJUST When the "E" mark is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo broadcast. TREBLE 0 An example screen displaying ON AIR when receiving stereo broadcasts Current channel number "← ON AIR" will...
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...k/l to exit. 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 (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 ... strange characters, etc.) if signal conditions are poor or if there are available, CH1 and CH2. "Closed Caption" is being received while viewing in TV programs and home videos to either "MODE" or "DATA". CH → CH 3 Press VOL k/l to set enters CAPTION mode automatically. VOL VOL...
...k/l to exit. 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 (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 ... strange characters, etc.) if signal conditions are poor or if there are available, CH1 and CH2. "Closed Caption" is being received while viewing in TV programs and home videos to either "MODE" or "DATA". CH → CH 3 Press VOL k/l to set enters CAPTION mode automatically. VOL VOL...
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...2: "R" in the age-based rating is blocked, this will automatically block the higher rating "NC-17", "X" also. 1. TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) V V V V V - V V V - All ages admitted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. R ...suitable for children. V V - - - - PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may be set . PG - - - - - V TV-G (General Audience) age TV-PG (Parental Guidance based Suggested) V - TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) V - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) H V-CHIP • This function allows you to restrict...
...2: "R" in the age-based rating is blocked, this will automatically block the higher rating "NC-17", "X" also. 1. TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) V V V V V - V V V - All ages admitted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. R ...suitable for children. V V - - - - PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may be set . PG - - - - - V TV-G (General Audience) age TV-PG (Parental Guidance based Suggested) V - TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) V - Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) H V-CHIP • This function allows you to restrict...
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... a lower rating's "AGE" setting to "BLOCK" automatically changes all undesired boxes are automatically blocked as "TV-G". TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- V VVVV - Setting only "TV-PG-V", "TV-14-V" or "TV-MA-V" will not clear lower settings. V ---- - TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN Note: • Content ratings can be downloaded...
... a lower rating's "AGE" setting to "BLOCK" automatically changes all undesired boxes are automatically blocked as "TV-G". TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- V VVVV - Setting only "TV-PG-V", "TV-14-V" or "TV-MA-V" will not clear lower settings. V ---- - TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN Note: • Content ratings can be downloaded...
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... - + 4 Press VOL k/l to select BLOCK. Note: • If SECRET No. VOL + CH 6 Press MENU to return to the V-CHIP select screen. (PARENT CONTROL screen) MPAA TV GU I DEL I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (b) MENU 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "PG", then press...
... - + 4 Press VOL k/l to select BLOCK. Note: • If SECRET No. VOL + CH 6 Press MENU to return to the V-CHIP select screen. (PARENT CONTROL screen) MPAA TV GU I DEL I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (b) MENU 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "PG", then press...
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... in steps 7 and 8 of [1] MPAA RATING. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to the desired rating and then press VOL k/l to access the TV GUIDELINES screen. CH → VOL - S : ----- V V ---- - V VVVV - is not set . 8 When done, press MENU to return to ... Operation) (Continued) 7 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." Note: • If you set , skip to "TV GUIDELINES". VOL + CH 6 Press MENU to return to the TV GUIDELINES screen. 7 Repeat steps 4 to exit. (V-CHIP select screen) TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I NES ...
... in steps 7 and 8 of [1] MPAA RATING. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to the desired rating and then press VOL k/l to access the TV GUIDELINES screen. CH → VOL - S : ----- V V ---- - V VVVV - is not set . 8 When done, press MENU to return to ... Operation) (Continued) 7 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." Note: • If you set , skip to "TV GUIDELINES". VOL + CH 6 Press MENU to return to the TV GUIDELINES screen. 7 Repeat steps 4 to exit. (V-CHIP select screen) TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - - - - - : V I NES ...
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CH CH MPAA TV GU I DEL I P DATA (DOWNLOAD screen) 2 The DOWNLOAD screen will be displayed. I NPUT SECRET No . 1234 PLEASE WA I T NOW DOWNLOADI NG V-CH I NES DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : ... as follows. will be an additional new rating system. DOWNLOAD : ON STATUS : OFF I NES VOL VOL - + 4 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." is finished. MPAA TV GU I DEL I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 5 Enter a 4-digit secret No. Note: • If SECRET No. Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)C(Conotnintiuneude)d) [3] Downloading additional rating mode There will...
CH CH MPAA TV GU I DEL I P DATA (DOWNLOAD screen) 2 The DOWNLOAD screen will be displayed. I NPUT SECRET No . 1234 PLEASE WA I T NOW DOWNLOADI NG V-CH I NES DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : ... as follows. will be an additional new rating system. DOWNLOAD : ON STATUS : OFF I NES VOL VOL - + 4 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." is finished. MPAA TV GU I DEL I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 5 Enter a 4-digit secret No. Note: • If SECRET No. Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)C(Conotnintiuneude)d) [3] Downloading additional rating mode There will...
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... CH a/s to move the "E" mark to 4 different rating systems. 21 Eng l i sh Ra t i ngs Cdn . French Ratings" in step 2. CH → VOL - VOL + CH MPAA TV GU I DEL I DUA L BLOCK MENU : RETURN (ENGLISH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK screen) G : ----- 8+ : BLOCK 13+ : ----- 16+ : BLOCK 18+ : ----- C8+ : BLOCK G : ----- PG : BLOCK 14+ : ----- 18+ : BLOCK I ND I V I NES Cdn...
... CH a/s to move the "E" mark to 4 different rating systems. 21 Eng l i sh Ra t i ngs Cdn . French Ratings" in step 2. CH → VOL - VOL + CH MPAA TV GU I DEL I DUA L BLOCK MENU : RETURN (ENGLISH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK screen) G : ----- 8+ : BLOCK 13+ : ----- 16+ : BLOCK 18+ : ----- C8+ : BLOCK G : ----- PG : BLOCK 14+ : ----- 18+ : BLOCK I ND I V I NES Cdn...