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COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 36C231 L OPERATION MANUAL L POWER As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product Calling for Service 38 • Calling for Service 38 • Specifications 39 • Limited Warranty 50 This operation manual includes basic operating instructions in Spanish and - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 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 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 3
TV set or other heavy items. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate your television and save these instructions following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. 1. Unplug this television equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning. 2. - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 4
any kind on the television equipment. 19. Do not attempt to service this television equipment yourself as opening television equipment. C. If the television equipment has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the television equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 5
appear, turn off the radio. • If you are listening to an AM broadcast, turn the TV off. AM broadcast signals may not be received due to interference from the TV. • Before using the television, prepare the Remote Control To use the remote control, insert batteries first. Inserting the batteries Pull - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 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 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 7
. Press twice → Switches to external video INPUT 2 mode. Press 3 times → Switches to external video INPUT 3 mode. Press 4 times → Switches back to the original TV mode. See page 37. CHANNEL UP/DOWN (a) Selects next higher channel. (s) Selects next lower channel. • See pages 28-30 for Channel Setting - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 8
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 page 28-30 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. • It may be difficult to - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 9
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 32C231(08-09) 9 9 3/27/03 - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 10
I S CH 6 Press MENU to exit. Sleep Timer • You can preset your television to turn off automatically in increments of 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. 1 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 - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 11
skin tones purplish COLOR To increase color intensity To decrease color intensity BRIGHT To increase brightness To decrease brightness SHARP To increase sharpness To decrease sharpness COLOR TEMP. To choose a LOW, ML, MH or HIGH color tone. RESET To return all adjustments to factory - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 12
TV sound. • You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available. Stereo broadcasts Live television broadcasts of sports, shows, concerts, etc. can be received in dynamic stereo sound. SAP broadcasts Television You can obtain clearer sound by manually switching to fixed monaural mode. - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 13
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 - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 14
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 - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 15
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 (Adult Language) S V (Sexual (Violence) Situation) FV (Fantasy Violence - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 16
). 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 - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 17
"NC-17" and "X" are automatically blocked. CH → → 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 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 18
the "[" mark to the desired content item and then press VOL +/- to select either "BLOCK" or unblock). CH → 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 selct screen. 9 Press - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 19
RATING. 2 Press CH 8/9 to move the "[" mark to "DOWNLOAD". CH CH 3 Press VOL +/- 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 4 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 20
select "BLOCK" or unblock) for each rating item by pressing CH 8/9 and VOL +/- if you select "Cdn. French Ratings" in step 2. CH → 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 - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 21
8/9 to move the "[" mark to "STATUS". Press VOL +/ - to activate the V-CHIP BLOCK. (If STATUS is OFF, V-CHIP BLOCK will not operate.) CH → 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 - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 22
1 to 2 of To temporarily cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK, then "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL + and CH 8 on the TV set simultaneously until the message "INPUT SECRET No." disappears. (On the Set) 3 Press the MENU button twice to exit. VOL (+)/CH UP (8) buttons 22 32C231 - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 23
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 - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 24
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 - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 25
to set VIEW TIMER. Press VOL +/-, and "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed. I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 2 Press and hold both VOL + and CH 8 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 "INPUT - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 26
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 - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 27
(CH SETTING screen) CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABL E. START EZ SETUP? STOP START 6 Press VOL +. 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 - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 28
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. - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 29
search through all available channels in your area and add them into the TV memory. (START) To stop: Press VOL -. CH SEARCH will stop at SEARCH screen) • Adding weak or additional channels or erasing unwanted channels from TV memory 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen, then press CH - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 30
) 7 Press MENU to exit. L BLUE SCREEN Automatically turns the 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 CH 8/9 to move the "[" mark to "SET UP". CH → CH 3 Press - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 31
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 - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 32
Auto Input • The unit is preset to switch to the INPUT 2 screen automatically when VIDEO equipment is connected to the INPUT 2 terminal. Do the following to switch this feature off: VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH 8/9 to move the - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 33
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 - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 34
press VOL +/-. The previously set ID will return to "_ _ _ _". CH CH ID : ____ RESET MENU : RETURN (ID Input screen) ID : TV12 RESE T MENU : RETURN Example TV 12 ID : TV12 RESE T MENU : RETURN ID : ____ RESET MENU : RETURN 6 Press MENU to exit. Note: • The maximum number of ID labels available to - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 35
Screen Format • The format of the picture can be adjusted to either of the two screen formats. (This function allows you to view 16:9 pictures recorded on DVD or by camcorders that are once saved using the 4:3 aspect ratio to be played back in the original high-density 16:9 format.) 1 Press MENU to - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 36
device equipped with video output terminals CONNECTIONS VIDEO EQUIPMENT (Front connection terminals of TV) To VIDEO OUTPUT CAMCORDER To AUDIO OUTPUT (L) To AUDIO OUTPUT (R) (Rear connection terminals of TV) TV GAME VCR DVD Yellow : To video input terminal White : To audio input (L) terminal - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 37
intent of SHARP that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright law of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary. • For detailed information on the connection and use of auxiliary equipment, refer to the instruction manuals of - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 38
trouble with a slight adjustment of the controls. QUICK SERVICE CHECK LIST PROBLEM XX X X Unplug the TV and plug it in again after Service For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, or to obtain product literature accessories, supplies, or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 39
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 Weight (approx.) 36C231 NTSC MTS/SAP 2-13 ch 14-69 ch 1-125 ch 181-channel - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 40
seguridad sobre inspección, modificación o cancelación que se le pueda solicitar a SHARP bajo el Acta de seguridad de productos de consumidor de 1972. LEA en los documentos con el aparato. "Nota para el instalador del sistema de TV por cable: Esta nota tiene el propósito de llamar la atención del - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 41
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE (Continuación) ADVERTENCIA - Las Normas de la FCC establecen que cualquier cambio o modificación no autorizada que se realice en este equipo y que no esté expresamente aprobado por el fabricante podría anular la autoridad del usuario para utilizar este equipo. DESECHO DEL - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 42
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 - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 43
canal anterior. AUMENTO/DISMINUCION DEL VOLUMEN (VOLUME UP/DOWN) (k) Aumenta el sonido. (l) Disminuye el sonido. • Cambia o selecciona los ajustes de TV en la visualización en pantalla. Ventanilla del transmisor de infrarrojos ENTRADA (INPUT) Pulsando → Cambia al modo de entrada 1 del vídeo externo - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 44
. (Imagen oscura y en blanco) Solicitud de servicio técnico Para la localización del Servicio Técnico Autorizado de Sharp más próximo o para conseguir material de información, repuestos o asistencia técnica, llame a 1-800-BE-SHARP. 44 32C231(43-44) 44 3/27/03, 11:15 AM Dimension: 140mm x 215mm - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 45
les avantages client concernant la garantie des pièces, du service et des travaux applicable à votre achat. LA DEUXIEME - contrôle, de la modification ou du rappel de votre produit que SHARP peut être amené à fournir conformément à la loi de l'utilisateur que des instructions de fonctionnement et de - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 46
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 - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 47
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 - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 48
(l) Pour diminuer le volume du son. • Modifie ou sélectionne les réglages TV sur l'affichage sur écran. SOURDINE (MUTE) Appuyer → Mise en sourdine du son le son est coupé, SOUS-TITRE apparaît si la fonction est disponible. TV Fenêtre d'émission du signal infrarouge ENTRÉE (INPUT) Appuyer → Pour sé - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 49
pourrait être sombre et vide. Dans ce cas, placer la mode Sous-titrage hors service. Appel au service après-vente (Image sombre et vide) Pour connaître l'emplacement du centre de service après-vente agréé Sharp le plus proche ou pour obtenir de la documentation sur les produits, des accessoires - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 50
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Model Specific Section Your Product Model Number & Description: Warranty Period for this Product: Additional Item(s) Excluded from Warranty Coverage (if any): Where to Obtain Service: What to Do to Obtain Service: 36C231, 36 inch Color Television (Be sure to have this - Sharp 36C231 | 36C231 Operation Manual - Page 51
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CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION/IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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Supplied Accessories
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Before Operating Your Television
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Antenna Connections
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Quick Reference Control Operation
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EZ SETUP during First Use
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Demo Mode
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Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without
Remote Control
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Sleep Timer
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Video Adjust
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Audio Select
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MTS (Multichannel TV Sound)
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AUDIO ADJUST
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This operation manual includes basic operating
instructions in Spanish and French.
SPANISH is on page 40–44.
FRENCH is on page 45–49.
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Parent Control
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V-CHIP Operation
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VIEW TIMER
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Energy Save
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Set Up
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EZ Setup
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Channel Setting
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Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals
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Calling for Service
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