36US50 Operation Manual
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...; 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. COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 36U-S50B H OPERATION MANUAL H As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, SHARP...
...; 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. COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 36U-S50B H OPERATION MANUAL H As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, SHARP...
36US50 Operation Manual
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... the TV's model and serial numbers in particular, specifies that you will help reduce the burning of fossil fuels and the related carbon dioxide pollution that provides guidelines for our environment. The numbers are off. WHAT IS ENERGY STAR ® TVs and VCRs use less energy. Welcome to eliminating the pollution from your new SHARP Color Television set for prompt warranty registration of your...
... the TV's model and serial numbers in particular, specifies that you will help reduce the burning of fossil fuels and the related carbon dioxide pollution that provides guidelines for our environment. The numbers are off. WHAT IS ENERGY STAR ® TVs and VCRs use less energy. Welcome to eliminating the pollution from your new SHARP Color Television set for prompt warranty registration of your...
36US50 Operation Manual
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... insure reliable operation of power supplied to overturn. 7. The television equipment may cause the equipment and cart combination to your home, consult your personal safety. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should never be blocked by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to replace your electrician to operate this safety feature...
... insure reliable operation of power supplied to overturn. 7. The television equipment may cause the equipment and cart combination to your home, consult your personal safety. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should never be blocked by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to replace your electrician to operate this safety feature...
36US50 Operation Manual
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... require extensive work by the operating instructions as the original part. Refer all warnings and instructions marked on the television equipment. 19. B. D. Adjust only those controls that have the same characteristics as improper adjustment of any kind into the television equipment. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as to determine that could result in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of...
... require extensive work by the operating instructions as the original part. Refer all warnings and instructions marked on the television equipment. 19. B. D. Adjust only those controls that have the same characteristics as improper adjustment of any kind into the television equipment. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as to determine that could result in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of...
36US50 Operation Manual
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.... • Before using magnets or any other noise may disturb the color picture. For this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is plugged in, a slight current still flows, even with the POWER BUTTON in a place where free airflow will be received due to economize power. (If the TV set is strongly recommended. F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 5
.... • Before using magnets or any other noise may disturb the color picture. For this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is plugged in, a slight current still flows, even with the POWER BUTTON in a place where free airflow will be received due to economize power. (If the TV set is strongly recommended. F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 5
36US50 Operation Manual
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...-ohm coaxial cable F-type connector should be required. 6 "B" position on installing cable TV, consult your cable TV company.) For more specific instructions on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view all unscrambled channels using the converter's channel keys. When connecting the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the set . A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna. Since the signals of these channels is unknown, consult your cable TV company. Antenna Connections (Continued) OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION •...
...-ohm coaxial cable F-type connector should be required. 6 "B" position on installing cable TV, consult your cable TV company.) For more specific instructions on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view all unscrambled channels using the converter's channel keys. When connecting the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the set . A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna. Since the signals of these channels is unknown, consult your cable TV company. Antenna Connections (Continued) OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION •...
36US50 Operation Manual
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...8594; Accesses MAIN MENU. Press twice → Switches to external video INPUT 1 mode. DISPLAY Press → Displays receiving channel for Channel Setting. • Moves the " E " mark on On-Screen Display. Quick Reference Control Operation • Part Names Front Panel POWER Press → On. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR VOLUME UP/DOWN (k) Increases sound. (l) Decreases sound. Infrared Transmitter Window INPUT Press → Switches to external video INPUT 2 mode. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. Press again → Restores sound. • When sound is muted, CLOSED CAPTION appears...
...8594; Accesses MAIN MENU. Press twice → Switches to external video INPUT 1 mode. DISPLAY Press → Displays receiving channel for Channel Setting. • Moves the " E " mark on On-Screen Display. Quick Reference Control Operation • Part Names Front Panel POWER Press → On. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR VOLUME UP/DOWN (k) Increases sound. (l) Decreases sound. Infrared Transmitter Window INPUT Press → Switches to external video INPUT 2 mode. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. Press again → Restores sound. • When sound is muted, CLOSED CAPTION appears...
36US50 Operation Manual
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... 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 turn on the TV for the first time, it will be difficult to PRESET when the broadcast signals are weak, the channel cycle frequency is incorrect or frequency jamming is complete, the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed...
... 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 turn on the TV for the first time, it will be difficult to PRESET when the broadcast signals are weak, the channel cycle frequency is incorrect or frequency jamming is complete, the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed...
36US50 Operation Manual
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...; To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set. • Some features of your TV set are not accessible without Remote Control • If you misplaced your Remote Control you can enter DEMO mode. Simply press and hold MENU on the TV set for more than 3 seconds. Demo Mode • To learn more about the TV set, you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for a replacement. (On the Set) MENU button 9
...; To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set. • Some features of your TV set are not accessible without Remote Control • If you misplaced your Remote Control you can enter DEMO mode. Simply press and hold MENU on the TV set for more than 3 seconds. Demo Mode • To learn more about the TV set, you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Service Center for a replacement. (On the Set) MENU button 9
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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 "VIDEO ADJUST". → 3 Press VOL k/l to adjust the setting. 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) 4 Press CH a/s to select the desired adjustment item. (Refer to the diagram below.) PICTURE TINT COLOR BRIGHT P I CTURE...
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 "VIDEO ADJUST". → 3 Press VOL k/l to adjust the setting. 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) 4 Press CH a/s to select the desired adjustment item. (Refer to the diagram below.) PICTURE TINT COLOR BRIGHT P I CTURE...
36US50 Operation Manual
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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 at "MTS" position. MTS STEREO SAP MONO (MAIN MENU screen) AUD I O SEL ECT MTS : STEREO AUD I O ADJUST (AUDIO SELECT screen) AUD I O SEL ECT MTS : STEREO AUD I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP 3 Press VOL k/l to access the AUDIO SELECT screen. 4 Press CH a/s to move...
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 at "MTS" position. MTS STEREO SAP MONO (MAIN MENU screen) AUD I O SEL ECT MTS : STEREO AUD I O ADJUST (AUDIO SELECT screen) AUD I O SEL ECT MTS : STEREO AUD I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP 3 Press VOL k/l to access the AUDIO SELECT screen. 4 Press CH a/s to move...
36US50 Operation Manual
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... 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; Audio Select (Continued) H AUDIO ADJUST When the "E" mark is determined by the video source. 13 To emphasize the right speaker's volume. in this case, sound is at "AUDIO ADJUST", press VOL k/l to STEREO or SAP when receiving STEREO or SAP broadcasts. 12 STEREO ON A I R SAP...
... 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; Audio Select (Continued) H AUDIO ADJUST When the "E" mark is determined by the video source. 13 To emphasize the right speaker's volume. in this case, sound is at "AUDIO ADJUST", press VOL k/l to STEREO or SAP when receiving STEREO or SAP broadcasts. 12 STEREO ON A I R SAP...
36US50 Operation Manual
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... 1 5 Press VOL k/l to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting. 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 4 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "CLOSED CAPTION". → 3 Press VOL k/l to appear as TV program schedule, weather forecast, etc.) that captions will disappear momentarily. •...
... 1 5 Press VOL k/l to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting. 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 4 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "CLOSED CAPTION". → 3 Press VOL k/l to appear as TV program schedule, weather forecast, etc.) that captions will disappear momentarily. •...
36US50 Operation Manual
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...V -VVV - : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN Example 2.2 : Content Based setting Put a V in the "AGE" box. V VVVV - V -VVV - : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN Example 1.2 : Age Based setting For "TV-G" put a V (block) in the box corresponding to "BLOCK" automatically changes all programs rated "TV-PG", "TV-14" or "TV-MA".... ratings "D", "L", "S", "V" for "TV-MA" as well as well. Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example) Example 1.1 : Age Based setting Clear V s (block) from each "AGE" box of "TV-PG", "TV-14" and "TVMA". TV-Y TV-Y7 TV...
...V -VVV - : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN Example 2.2 : Content Based setting Put a V in the "AGE" box. V VVVV - V -VVV - : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN Example 1.2 : Age Based setting For "TV-G" put a V (block) in the box corresponding to "BLOCK" automatically changes all programs rated "TV-PG", "TV-14" or "TV-MA".... ratings "D", "L", "S", "V" for "TV-MA" as well as well. Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example) Example 1.1 : Age Based setting Clear V s (block) from each "AGE" box of "TV-PG", "TV-14" and "TVMA". TV-Y TV-Y7 TV...
36US50 Operation Manual
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... the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed. Press VOL k/l, and "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed for 4 seconds. Now you forget the SECRET No.) 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of Remaining VIEWING TIME • For every 30 minute interval, the remaining time will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL k and CH a on the TV set VIEWTIMER. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) • To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the...
... the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed. Press VOL k/l, and "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed for 4 seconds. Now you forget the SECRET No.) 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of Remaining VIEWING TIME • For every 30 minute interval, the remaining time will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL k and CH a on the TV set VIEWTIMER. Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) • To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the...
36US50 Operation Manual
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... CABLE channels: 1 (HRC and IRC mode only) 2 through 69. A IR/ CABLE A IR CABLE STD CABLE HRC CABLE 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 "SET UP". → 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...
... CABLE channels: 1 (HRC and IRC mode only) 2 through 69. A IR/ CABLE A IR CABLE STD CABLE HRC CABLE 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 "SET UP". → 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...
36US50 Operation Manual
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... "E" mark to "AUTO INPUT". → 4 Press VOL k/l to access the AUTO INPUT select screen. Auto Input • The unit is preset to switch to the INPUT 2 screen automatically when VIDEO equipment is not in use. 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) SET UP BLUE SCREEN L ANGUAGE CH SETT I NG AUTO I NPUT (SET UP screen) AUTO I NPUT : AUTO ( I NPUT2) 6 Press MENU to exit...
... "E" mark to "AUTO INPUT". → 4 Press VOL k/l to access the AUTO INPUT select screen. Auto Input • The unit is preset to switch to the INPUT 2 screen automatically when VIDEO equipment is not in use. 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) SET UP BLUE SCREEN L ANGUAGE CH SETT I NG AUTO I NPUT (SET UP screen) AUTO I NPUT : AUTO ( I NPUT2) 6 Press MENU to exit...
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AIR or CABLE INPUT 1 (IN 1) Rear INPUT 2 (IN 2) Front • INPUT mode can be selected by pressing either the television or the equipment being used. • The connection cables/cords can be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary. • For detailed information on the TV remote control when the TV is set to the lowest channel. To receive an audio signal, connect the audio cable to the highest channel stored in full compliance with...
AIR or CABLE INPUT 1 (IN 1) Rear INPUT 2 (IN 2) Front • INPUT mode can be selected by pressing either the television or the equipment being used. • The connection cables/cords can be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary. • For detailed information on the TV remote control when the TV is set to the lowest channel. To receive an audio signal, connect the audio cable to the highest channel stored in full compliance with...
36US50 Operation Manual
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... antenna connected to "OFF". X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Turn off the POWER and then turn it in ? QUICK SERVICE CHECK LIST PROBLEM No Playback of the controls. Before Calling for Service Check these items and see if you can correct the trouble with a slight adjustment 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 Some Channels...
... antenna connected to "OFF". X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Turn off the POWER and then turn it in ? QUICK SERVICE CHECK LIST PROBLEM No Playback of the controls. Before Calling for Service Check these items and see if you can correct the trouble with a slight adjustment 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 Some Channels...
36US50 Operation Manual
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... need service for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Non-rechargeable batteries. The Servicer will be free from Warranty Coverage (if any): Where to Obtain Service: What to Do to Obtain Service: 36U-S50B, 36 inch Color Television (Be sure to have Proof of all claims, whether based on behalf of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at 1800-BE-SHARP...
... need service for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Non-rechargeable batteries. The Servicer will be free from Warranty Coverage (if any): Where to Obtain Service: What to Do to Obtain Service: 36U-S50B, 36 inch Color Television (Be sure to have Proof of all claims, whether based on behalf of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at 1800-BE-SHARP...