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TELEVISION MODEL 32C540 H OPERATION MANUAL H POWER 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 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 2
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's model user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 3
installation, use and servicing. 1. Unplug this television equipment from the power supplied to your home, consult your television dealer or local power company. For television equipment designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions. 11. As a safety feature, television - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 4
GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) 15. For added protection for this television equipment during television equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 5
PERSONAL PREFERENCE 9 ENTER 100 78 FLASHBACK 0 456 123 DISPLAY INPUT VCR DVD B POWER MENU - VOL TV A Infrared Remote Control Size AA Dry Batteries Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your TV should be located in an area of the room where cool adequate - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 6
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 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 7
Reference Control Operation • Part Names Front Panel POWER Press → On. Press again → Off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR INSIDE DOOR VIDEO/AUDIO IN IN 1 S-VIDEO TERMINAL Note: • The TV set and remote control illustrations and the on-screen displays in this manual may differ from their actual appearance. 7 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 8
TV/VCR MODE SELECT SWITCH In TV/VCR position, signals sent will be for TV and VCR control. In CATV/DVD position, signals sent will be for cable TV converter and DVD control. DVD/VCR CONTROL See page 42. POWER TV TV set and remote control illustrations and the on-screen displays in this manual may - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 9
. 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. (See pages 5, 6) (3) Plug in the AC POWER cord to the wall outlet. POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 10
you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen by pressing 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. (On the Set) MENU button 10 32C540 10 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 11
preset your television to turn off 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 before shutting off the TV. • If you turn the POWER OFF, the SLEEP TIMER will automatically reset. 11 32C540 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 12
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 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 13
sound is monaural.) • If stereo sound is difficult to hear; You can obtain clearer sound by manually switching to fixed monaural mode. H SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch) This function turns the TV's internal speakers "ON" or "OFF" when listening to sound from external speakers by using the AUDIO - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 14
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 turn off. Changing "SPEAKER" setting will not affect "FAO" mode. 14 32C540 14 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 15
characters, etc.) if signal conditions 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 to call up the ON SCREEN some programs. Should this occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to "OFF". 15 32C540 15 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 16
TV-PG (Parental Guidance based Suggested) V - V V - - - - V V V - TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) V V V V V - TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) V - V V V - V : Content Rating can be set. l : Content Rating cannot be set (not normally broadcast by TV station). 16 32C540 16 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 17
from each "AGE" box of "TV-PG", "TV-14" and "TVMA". TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D 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 • For "TV-Y7", "TV-PG", "TV-14" and "TV-MA", if - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 18
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 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 19
SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD. 123 456 789 TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 T V -MA AGE D L S V FV ---- - V ---- V V ---- - V VVVV - V VVVV - V -VVV - : V I EW V : BLOCK MENU : RETURN Note: • If SECRET No. is not set, enter a SECRET No. as show in steps 7 and 8 of [1] MPAA RATING. 19 32C540 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 20
"DOWNLOAD". CH CH 3 Press VOL k/l to select "DOWNLOAD : ON". MPAA TV GU I DEL I NES DOWNLOAD : OFF STATUS : OFF MPAA TV GU I DEL I NES REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU VOL VOL - + 4 Press are not watching a program containing "new rating system data". 20 32C540 20 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 21
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 : INDIVIDUAL BLOCK screen) Note: • You are able to download up to 4 different rating systems. 21 32C540 21 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 22
operate.) CH → VOL - VOL + CH MPAA TV GU I DEL I NES DOWNLOAD : OF F a 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD. 123 456 789 ENTER 0 100 HAS BEEN ACT I VATED TV-Y7 FV Note: • "V-CHIP No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD, then V- CHIP power ON from OFF, the V-CHIP BLOCK will be activated again. 22 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 23
I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 2 Enter the 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD and the V-CHIP select screen will be displayed. Set V-CHIP BLOCK again. 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 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 24
TV viewing time and also allows you to control TV usage. This function is to prevent your children from watching too much TV. VIEWING TIME (an accumulative timer: counts only the time duration while the TV power NG T I ME 2H 00M OFF T I ME 5H 00M STATUS : ON I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 24 32C540 24 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 25
Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) 9 Enter 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 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 26
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 0H 30M REMAIN VIEWING TIME 0H 05M REMAIN VIEWING TIME 0 REMAIN 26 32C540 26 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 27
you lower the power consumption of your TV set 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 + (ENERGY SAVE select screen) ENERGY SAVE : ON 5 Press MENU to exit. VOL VOL - + 27 32C540 27 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 28
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 EZ SETUP is complete, the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed. 2 28 32C540 28 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 29
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 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 30
TV in your area and add them into the TV memory. To stop: Press VOL l. CH SEARCH additional channels or erasing unwanted channels from TV memory 1 Press MENU to access the to access the CH MEMORY screen. CH 5 Use CH a/s or REMOTE KEYPAD to select each desired channel to add or erase. CH CH - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 31
l To erase channel 10 from (CH MEMORY the TV memory unmemorized channel) ERASE ADD (CH MEMORY memorized channel) 7 Press MENU to exit. POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 ". VOL VOL - + (BLUE SCREEN select screen) VOL VOL - + BLUE SCREEN : ON 31 32C540 31 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 32
the BLUE SCREEN is set to "ON" No signal Blue screen Power turns off automatically after 15 minutes Standby mode Note: • Poor 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, - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 33
D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU REMOTE KEYPAD on the Remote to input the CHANNEL Number into memory. Press INPUT on the Remote are memorized as shown on the right, press the Remote's "A" button to select the channels below. 125 25 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 34
will be selected automatically by pressing the VCR/DVD PLAY button on the Remote Control. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press 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 32C540 34 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 35
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 ) AUTO I NPUT : OFF ( I NPUT2) 6 Press MENU to exit. VOL VOL - + 35 32C540 35 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 36
123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL (SET UP screen) CH / I NPUT I D AIR 10 ID :____ (CH/INPUT ID screen) 36 32C540 36 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 37
each desired channel to label. Press INPUT on the Remote to label the INPUT mode. 123 CH 456 or 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 room. 37 32C540 37 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 38
. 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 :9 CH CH Note: The 16:9 screen format will be cancelled when the power is turned off. Example: While in 4:3 mode, if the picture appears - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 39
AUDIO OUTPUT (R) (Rear connection terminals of TV) TV GAME VCR To VIDEO OUTPUT To AUDIO OUTPUT (L) To AUDIO OUTPUT (R) To AUDIO OUTPUT (R) To AUDIO OUTPUT (L) To VIDEO OUTPUT DVD Yellow : To video input terminal White : To audio input (L) terminal Red : To audio input (R) terminal 39 32C540 39 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 40
connection terminals of TV) VCR TO the Remote's TV remote control when the TV is set to the highest channel stored in memory, or by pressing the CH s when it is set to the lowest channel. Note: • When connecting video or audio equipment to the television, be sure that the power instruction manuals of - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 41
MUTE and FAO functions can all be controlled via the television's remote control or directly on theTV itself.These terminals relay the audio 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 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 42
easy-to-use push button keyboard, your Remote can control your television set and most infrared remote controlled VCRs, cable TV converters and DVDs as well. Note: • Depending on the model year produced, brand and type of VCR, cable TV converter and DVD, some models may not be compatible with the - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 43
-TV/VCR switch to VCR. (2) Point the Remote towards VCR and press POWER (DVD/VCR). (3) Does the Remote turn the VCR ON and OFF? • If yes, the Remote is Note: Depending on the model, year produced, brand, and type of VCR, some models may not be compatible with the remote control. VCR BRAND Akai - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 44
TV/VCR switch to DVD. (2) Point Remote towards DVD and press DVD/ VCR POWER. (3) Does the Remote turn the DVD ON and OFF? • If yes, the Remote remote control code number using REMOTE KEYPAD (refer to the list). • The remote RCA Samsung Sharp Sony Toshiba Yamaha Zenith REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 45
Operation 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 UP (a)/ - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 46
Check these items and see if you can correct the trouble with a slight adjustment of the controls. 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 - Sharp 32C540 | 32C540 Operation Manual - Page 47
Specifications MODEL Receiving System Stereo Broadcast Reception Channels 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.) 32C540 NTSC MTS/SAP 2-13 ch 14-69 ch 1-
COLOR TELEVISION
H
OPERATION MANUAL
H
MODEL
32C540
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
...............................................
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
, 8
•
EZ SETUP during First Use
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9
•
Demo Mode
.............................................................
10
•
Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without
Remote Control
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10
• Language
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11
•
Sleep Timer
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11
•
Video Adjust
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12
•
Audio Select
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13
,
14
MTS (Multichannel TV Sound)
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1
3
SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch)
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1
3
FAO (Fixed Audio Output)
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1
3
AUDIO ADJUST
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1
4
This operation manual includes basic operating
instructions in Spanish and French.
SPANISH is on page 4
8
–5
3
.
FRENCH is on page 5
4
–5
9
.
PAGE
•
Closed Caption
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1
5
•
Parent Control
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1
6
–2
6
V-CHIP Operation
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1
6
–2
3
VIEW TIMER
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2
4
–2
6
•
Energy Save
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2
7
•
Set Up
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2
8
–3
4
EZ Setup
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2
8
Channel Setting
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2
9
–3
1
Blue Screen
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3
1
, 3
2
Personal Preference
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3
3
Universal Plus Function
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3
4
•
Auto Input
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3
5
•
CH/Input ID
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3
6
, 3
7
• Screen Format
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3
8
•
Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals
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3
9
,
40
•
Using the Audio Output Terminals
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4
1
•
Operation of Universal Remote Control
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4
2
–4
5
•
Before Calling for Service
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4
6
•
Calling for Service
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4
6
• Specifications
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4
7
• Limited Warranty
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60
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