Sharp 27C540 27C540 Operation Manual

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    TELEVISION MODEL 27C540 H OPERATION MANUAL H Products TV Sound 12 SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch 12 FAO (Fixed Audio Output 12 AUDIO ADJUST 13 This operation manual includes basic operating instructions Service 45 • Calling for Service 45 • Specifications 46 • Limited Warranty 57 B122 WJ
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    SHARP Color Television set for years to come. Please read these instructions carefully, and keep them handy for your future reference. IMPORTANT To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV operating and servicing instructions are in Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org 2
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    or naked flames on the top or near the TV set. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. 1. Unplug this television equipment from the or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved
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    to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire ) NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as
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    other magnetic substance, such as iron are kept well away from the TV set. Power Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hz (normal household current) and has vacation, unplug the set from the wall outlet to economize power. (If the TV set is plugged in, a slight current still flows, even with the POWER BUTTON
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    descrambler using the converter's channel keys. Two-set A signal OUT IN splitter Cable TV Line B OUT (not IN supplied) Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) Note: • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be required
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    charge the phosphorescent display will 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 this manual may differ from their actual appearance. 7
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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 your region, please refer to pages 28-30 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. • It may be difficult to
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    seconds. • To cancel DEMO mode, again press MENU on the TV set for more than 3 seconds. Example: DEMO mode display (On 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
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    displayed on-screen at regular intervals or when the Remote's DISPLAY key is pressed twice. 5 minutes before the SLEEP TIMER turns off the TV, the screen prompts the time remaining for 4 seconds. The SLEEP TIMER shows a similar display for each remaining minute and a 10-second display right
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    sharpness COLOR TEMP. To choose a LOW, ML, MH or HIGH color tone. 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". CH → CH 3 Press VOL k/l to access the PICTURE adjust screen. POWER TV
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    obtain clearer sound by manually switching to fixed monaural mode. H SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch) This function turns the TV's internal speakers "ON output from the AUDIO OUTPUT Terminals. (See page 40). With FAO, the TV's volume control is disabled. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen.
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    or SAP broadcasts. 12 STEREO ON A I R SAP ON A I R MONO Note: (CHANNEL call on screen) • Once MONO mode is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo broadcast. You must switch the mode back to STEREO if you want to hear stereo sound again. • Selecting MTS
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    and CH2. The CAPTION mode shows subscripts of dialogs and commentaries of TV dramas and news programs while allowing clear view of the picture. The TEXT are poor or if there are problems at the broadcast source. This does not necessarily indicate a problem with your TV. • If any button is pressed
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    to block age PG-13 not to block based R Select block NC-17 autoblock X autoblock Note: • MPAA RATING is only age-based. [2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES content based RATING AGE D (Sexually Suggestive Dialog) L S V (Adult (Sexual (Violence) Language) Situation) FV (Fantasy Violence
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    ). This will automatically block the "V" boxes for "TV-14" and "TV-MA". Setting only "TV-PG-V", "TV-14-V" or "TV-MA-V" will not block all programs rated "TV-PG", "TV-14" or "TV-MA". TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - ---- ---- - V- V- - V- : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU
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    blocked. CH VOL - VOL + → → VOL - VOL + CH 6 Press MENU to return to the V-CHIP select screen. (PARENT CONTROL screen) MPAA TV GU I DEL I NES DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF (V-CHIP select screen) G PG PG- 1 3 R NC- 1 7 X : ----- : BLOCK : BLOCK : BLOCK : BLOCK : BLOCK MENU : RETURN
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    the desired content item and then press VOL k/l to select either "BLOCK" or unblock). CH → VOL - VOL + CH 6 Press MENU to return to the TV GUIDELINES screen. 7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 until all ratings and their contents are set. 8 When done, press MENU to return to V-CHIP select screen. 9 Press
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    D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "DOWNLOAD". CH CH MPAA TV GU I DEL I NES DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU 3 Press VOL k/l to select "DOWNLOAD : ON". MPAA
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    unblock) for each rating item by pressing CH a/s and VOL k/l if you select "Cdn. French Ratings" in step 2. CH → VOL - VOL + CH MPAA TV GU I DEL I NES Cdn . Eng l i sh Ra t i ngs Cdn . F r ench Ra t i ngs DOWNLOAD : ON STATUS : ON (After downloading the rating data) C : ----- C8+ : BLOCK
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    "E" mark to "STATUS". Press VOL k/ l to activate the V-CHIP BLOCK. (If STATUS is OFF, V-CHIP BLOCK will not operate.) CH → VOL - VOL + CH MPAA TV GU I DEL I NES DOWNLOAD : OF F STATUS : ON (V-CHIP select screen) 3 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed. Note: • If SECRET No. is
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    , or 1 to 2 of To temporarily cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK, then "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL k and CH a on the TV set simultaneously until the message "INPUT SECRET No." disappears. (On the Set) 3 Press the MENU button twice to exit. VOL k and CH a buttons 22
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    is on.) • VIEWING TIME can be set from 30M (30 minutes) to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals. OFF TIME (Restricts TV viewing after the VIEWING TIME reaches zero.) • OFF TIME can be set from 30M (30 minutes) to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals. V I EW T I
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    a 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD. 10 Press MENU to exit. 123 456 789 → ENTER 0 100 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. • You can choose to watch the 2 hours of
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    VIEWTIMER. Press VOL k/l, and "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed. VOL VOL - + I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 2 Press and hold both VOL k and CH a on the TV set simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER access screen is displayed. Now you can cancel the VIEW TIMER settings or change the SECRET No. while
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    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. The reduction in brightness will be less noticeable under
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    (CH SETTING screen) CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABL E. START EZ SETUP? STOP START 6 Press VOL k. The tuner will automatically search for the broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No. will automatically increase when it appears.) If you want to stop the EZ SETUP process once it has started, press
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    does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channel. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU CABLE HRC CABLE I RC (AIR/CABLE screen) Note: • Receivable channels of your TV set are: AIR channels: VHF: 2 through 13. UHF: 14 through 69. CABLE
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    will search through all available channels in your area and add them into the TV memory. To stop: Press VOL l. CH SEARCH will stop at the current channel lost. • Adding weak or additional channels or erasing unwanted channels from TV memory 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen, then press
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    A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU H BLUE SCREEN blue if a broadcast signal is not received. After 15 minutes of non-reception, the TV will turn off automatically. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press
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    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". • While INPUT 1, 2, or 3 (COMPONENT) is selected, the BLUE SCREEN will not be shown even if
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    Set Up (Continued) H Personal Preference By setting PERSONAL PREFERENCE channels in advance, you can select your favorite channels easily. PERSONAL PREFERENCE 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "SET UP". CH → CH 3 Press VOL k/l to access the SET UP
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    PLUS". CH CH 5 Press VOL k/l to access the UNIVERSAL PLUS select screen to select VCR or DVD mode. CH VOL - CH MENU VOL + MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR REW PLAY FF VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU DVD/VCR PLAY MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT
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    Press VOL k/l to access the AUTO INPUT select screen. Press VOL k/l to select "AUTO". PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV 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
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    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".) 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU
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    press VOL k/l. The previously set ID will return to "_ _ _ _". CH CH ID : ____ RESET MENU : RETURN (ID Input screen) ID : TV12 RESET MENU : RETURN Example TV 12 ID : TV12 RESET MENU : RETURN VOL VOL - + ID : ____ RESET MENU : RETURN 6 Press MENU to exit. Note: • The maximum number of ID labels
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    - → VOL + CH CH 4 Press VOL k/l to access the SCREEN FORMAT select screen. 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
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    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 To VIDEO OUTPUT (Front connection terminals of
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    INPUT mode can be selected by pressing either the CH a on the TV remote control when the TV is set to the highest channel stored in memory, or by pressing on the connection and use of auxiliary equipment, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment being used. • The connection cables/cords can
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    /SAP, VOLUME, MUTE and FAO), from either the remote control, or directly from the TV set. Note: • For detailed information on the connection and use of auxiliary equipment, refer to the operation manuals of the equipment being used. • When connecting monaural equipment to the AUDIO INPUT or OUTPUT
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    not already found on your unit. • All VCR buttons will operate whether the Remote is in TV or VCR modes. • For detailed information on the use of the VCR or DVD, refer to the operation manual of the VCR or DVD. DVD/VCR POWER Press to turn the VCR or DVD on
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    this initial check before going on to the following "identifying" section. (1) Slide CATV/DVD-TV/VCR switch to VCR. (2) Point the Remote towards VCR and press POWER (DVD/VCR). Philips Quasar RCA Realistic Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Sony Sound Design Sylvania Symphonic Tatung Teac
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    before going on to the following "identifying" section. (1) Slide CATV/DVD-TV/VCR switch to DVD. (2) Point Remote towards DVD and press DVD/ VCR Denon JVC Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan RCA Samsung Sharp Sony Toshiba Yamaha Zenith REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER 02 09 04
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    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 UP list to quickly find the remote control code for your cable TV converter. • First look up your converter's remote code number before going through
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    trouble with a slight adjustment of the controls. QUICK SERVICE CHECK LIST PROBLEM Control. X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Slide CATV/DVD-TV/VCR Select Switch to TV position. X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Are audio cables for Service For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, or
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    AIR VHF UHF CATV Channel Tuning Antenna Input Impedance Screen Size Terminals Sound Output Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions [(W) x (H) x (D)] mm Weight (approx.) 27C540 NTSC MTS/SAP 2-13 ch 14-69 ch 1-125 ch 181-channel Reception PLL tuning system VHF/UHF 75 ohm Unbalanced 27
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    ón, modificación o cancelación que se le pueda solicitar a SHARP bajo el Acta de seguridad de productos de consumidor de 1972 documentos con el aparato. "Nota para el instalador del sistema de TV por cable: Esta nota tiene el propósito de llamar la Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org 47
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    INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE (Continuación) PRECAUCIÓN: • No coloque el cable de alimentación de CA debajo del televisor u otro elemento pesado. • Para impedir un incendio, no ponga nunca ningún tipo de vela o llama al descubierto encima o cerca del televisor. • Para impedir un incendio o una descarga elé
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    MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES (Continuación) 13. Cumpla con todos los avisos y las instrucciones marcados en el televisor. 14. 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
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    • En el modo de MENU, mueve la marca " E ". Botones de mode CATV/DVD-TV/VCR En la posición TV/VCR, Las señales enviadas serán para el control del televisor y de la videograbadora. En la y del control remoto, y las indicaciones en pantalla, de este manual pueden diferir de su aspecto real. 50
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    a distancia. X X XX X XX X X XX XX X XX X X Deslice CATV/DVD-TV/VCR selector para situarlo sobre la posición TV. X X XX X XX X X XX XX X XX X X ¿Están bien conectados los cables localización del Servicio Técnico Autorizado de Sharp más próximo o para conseguir material de información, repuestos o asistencia
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    client concernant la garantie des pièces, du service et des travaux applicable à votre achat. LA de la modification ou du rappel de votre produit que SHARP peut être amené à fournir conformément à la que des instructions de fonctionnement Electronics Industries Alliance sur : www.eiae.org. 52
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    piscine, etc. 5. Ne placez pas cet équipement sur un chariot, un support ou une table instable. La télévision peut tomber et provoquer de graves lésions au mur ou sur une tablette doit être réalisée conformément aux instructions du fabricant et à l'aide d'un kit de montage approuvé par ce
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    PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES (Suite) 13. Respectez tous les avertissements et instructions mentionnés sur la télévision. 14. Si une antenne extérieure est raccordée à la télévision, veillez à ce que le système d'antenne soit relié à la terre
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    DU VOLUME SONORE (VOLUME UP/DOWN) (k) Pour augmenter le volume du son. (l) Pour diminuer le volume du son. • Modifie ou sélectionne les réglages TV sur l'affichage sur écran. RÉGLAGE (MENU) Appuyer → Accès au MENU PRINCIPAL. Appuyer de nouveau → Sortie du MENU PRINCIPAL. SÉLECTEUR DE MODE CATV/DVD
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    XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Faites glisser le sélecteur de mode CATV/DVD-TV/ VCR sur la position TV. X X XX X XX X X X XXX X XX X X Les câbles audio sont-ils service. Appel au service après-vente (Image sombre et vide) Pour connaître l'emplacement du centre de service après-vente agréé Sharp
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    SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp Service: What to Do to Obtain Service: 27C540, Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at 1800-BE-SHARP. Contact your Sharp Authorized Servicer to obtain in-home service for this Product. The Servicer
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    SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 Printed in Mexico TINS-B122WJZZ 04P04-MMG (J)
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COLOR TELEVISION
H
OPERATION MANUAL
H
MODEL
27C540
Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR
b
are designed to protect the
environment through superior energy efficiency.
CONTENTS
PAGE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION/IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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2–4
Supplied Accessories
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5
Before Operating Your Television
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5
Antenna Connections
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5, 6
Quick Reference Control Operation
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7
EZ SETUP during First Use
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8
Demo Mode
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9
Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without
Remote Control
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9
• Language
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10
Sleep Timer
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10
Video Adjust
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11
Audio Select
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12, 13
MTS (Multichannel TV Sound)
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12
SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch)
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12
FAO (Fixed Audio Output)
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12
AUDIO ADJUST
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13
This operation manual includes basic operating
instructions in Spanish and French.
SPANISH is on page 47–51.
FRENCH is on page 52–56.
PAGE
Closed Caption
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14
Parent Control
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15–25
V-CHIP Operation
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15–22
VIEW TIMER
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23–25
Energy Save
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26
Set Up
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27–33
EZ Setup
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27
Channel Setting
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28–30
Blue Screen
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30, 31
Personal Preference
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32
Universal Plus Function
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33
Auto Input
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34
CH/Input ID
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35, 36
Screen Format
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37
Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals
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38, 39
Using the Audio Output Terminals
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40
Operation of Universal Remote Control
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41–44
Before Calling for Service
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45
Calling for Service
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45
• Specifications
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46
Limited Warranty
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57
B122 WJ