Sharp 25NM180 25NM180 Operation Manual

Sharp 25NM180 Manual

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  • Sharp 25NM180 | 25NM180 Operation Manual - Page 1
    37 - 38 • Calling for Service 37 • Limited Warranty 39 This operating manual includes basic operating instructions in Spanish and French. SPANISH is on page 9, 38. FRENCH is on page 10. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for
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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 the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the
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    , observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. 1. Unplug this television equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning overturn. 7. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
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    respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by
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    picture. Make sure that magnets, electric clocks, toys using magnets or any other magnetic substance, such as iron are kept well away from this TV set. Power Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hertz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
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    . B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antenna. • Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR on the rear of the TV set. A. Combination VHF/ VHF/UHF ANTENNA UHF Antenna 300/75-ohm ADAPTOR (not supplied) 300-ohm VHF/UHF or twin-lead ANTENNA 75-ohm coaxial
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    descrambler using the converter's channel keys. RF switch (not supplied) OUT IN Cable TV converter/ descrambler (not supplied) Two-set signal splitter (not supplied) Cable TV Line NOTE: • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be
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    displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode. INPUT Press once → Switch to external video mode. Press again → Switch back to the original TV mode. See page 32. ENTER Used in some instances where a VCR or Cable Converter Box requires an "enter" command after selecting channels, when
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    se muestra el canal de recepción por un corto tiempo. ENTRADA (INPUT) Pulsando → Cambia al modo del vídeo externo. Pulsando otra vez → Vuelve al modo TV original. INTRODUCIR (ENTER) Se utiliza en algunos casos en los cuales un VCR o una Caja de Inversor de Cable requiere una orden "enter" después de
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    canal reçu en mode sous-titrage. ENTRÉE (INPUT) Appuyer pour sélectionner le mode vidéo externe. Appuyer de nouveau pour revenir au mode TV initial. ENTRER (ENTER) Parfois utilisée lorsqu'un magnétoscope ou un convertisseur nécessite l'introduction d'une commande "enter" après la sélection de canaux
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    turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels. Please perform the following instructions before you press in your region, please refer to page 28 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. • It may be difficult to
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    DEMO mode, again press both CH UP (8) and DOWN (9) on the TV set. (On the set) 9 CH 8 MENU Accessing the MAIN MENU TV set. • Some features of your TV Set will not be accessible without the Remote Control. If you lost your Remote Control, contact a Sharp Authorized Servicer by calling 1-800-BE-SHARP
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    To decrease sharpness To choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE. To return all adjustments to factory preset levels. PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press
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    Press MENU to exit. Closed Caption L HOW TO SET CLOSED CAPTION • Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. "Closed Caption" is a system CH1 and CH2: The [CAPTION] mode subscripts dialogues and commentaries of TV dramas and news programs while allowing clear view of the picture. The
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    signal conditions are poor or if there are problems at the broadcast source. This does not necessarily indicate a problem with your set. • If any button L V-CHIP • This function allows you to restrict TV programs and also allows you to control TV usage based on FCC data. This function is to
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    Furthermore, the content ratings "D", "L", "S", "V", "FV" are automatically blocked as well for "TV-PG", "TV-14" and "TVMA" in addition to "TV-G". AGE D L S V FV TV-Y ----- TV-Y7 ---- TV-G ----- TV-PG - TV-14 - TV-MA - - MENU : RETURN : VIEW : BLOCK 16 07-16/25N-M180 w/Imp. Safe
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    not change from its previous settings. AGE D L S V FV TV-Y ----- TV-Y7 TV-G ---- ----- TV-PG - TV-14 - TV-MA - - MENU : RETURN : VIEW : BLOCK AGE D L S V FV TV-Y ----- TV-Y7 TV-G ---- ----- TV-PG - TV-14 - TV-MA - - MENU : RETURN : VIEW : BLOCK NOTE: • Content ratings
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    Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to "PARENT CONTROL". 3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access PARENT CONTROL mode, then press VOL (+) or (-) to access V-CHIP select mode. 4 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access "MPAA RATING". (PARENT CONTROL mode)
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    V FV BLOCK BLOCK MENU : RETURN 6 Press MENU to return to TV GUIDES mode. 7 Repeat steps 4 - 5 until all ratings and their contents are set. (CONTENT SETTING mode) AGE D L S V FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG - TV-14 - - TV-MA - - MENU : RETURN : VIEW : BLOCK 8 When done, press MENU to
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    Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) [3] ACTIVATE ON TO TURN ON V-CHIP BLOCK 1 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to "STATUS", then press VOL (+) or (-) to activate ON the V-CHIP BLOCK. (If STATUS is OFF, V-CHIP BLOCK will not be operated.) → 2 Press MENU, then "INPUT SECRET No
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    screen while V-CHIP BLOCK has been activated ], then "INPUT SECRET No." will be displayed. 2 Press and hold both VOL (+) and CH DOWN (9) on the TV set simultaneously until the message "INPUT SECRET No." disappears. (On the set) - VOL + CH 9 8 VOL(+) / CH DOWN(9) 3 Press MENU two times to exit
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    Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) L DOWNLOAD V-CHIP DATA 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE 1 If you watch the program with "New Rating System Data", DOWNLOAD screen will be displayed. REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (+)/(-)
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    on.) • VIEWING TIME can be set from 30M (30 minutes) to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals. OFF TIME (Restricts TV watching after the VIEWING TIME reaches zero.) • OFF TIME can be set from 30M (30 minutes) to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals. STATUS (
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    for 2 hours, your settings would look like this: • They can choose to watch the 2 hours of TV however they wish. For example, they could watch 1 hour of TV, turn TV off for 30 minutes, then turn TV on and watch the remaining 1 hour on the VIEWING TIMER. L To change the VIEW TIMER settings. (SECRET
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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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    By operating the channel presetting functions, you can preset your TV to the desired channels for viewing. 1 Press MENU to access . 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
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    not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channel. 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU CAB L E STD HRC I RC (AIR/CABLE mode) NOTE: • Receivable channels of your TV set are: AIR channels: VHF: 2 through 13. UHF: 14 through 69. CABLE channels
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    SEARCH CH MEMOR Y (CH SETTING mode) START 2.1 Press VOL (+). The tuner will search through all available channels in your area and add them into the TV's memory. STOP 2.2 Press VOL (-). CH SEARCH will stop at the current channel and will not add any higher channels. 2.3 Press MENU to exit. (STOP
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    PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU NOTE: • If you press VOL (+) function despite the presence of a broadcast signal. To continue watching TV under these conditions, switch the BLUE SCREEN "OFF". • While VCR
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    Set Up (Continued) L PERSONAL PREFERENCE By setting the PERSONAL PREFERENCE channels in advance, you can select your favorite channels easily. PERSONAL PREFERENCE 1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to "SET UP". → 3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to
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    mode. 4 Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the " " mark to "UNIVERSAL PLUS". PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV VOLUME (+)/(-) CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU T I MER V I DEO AD J UST C LOSED CAP T I ON PARENT CONTROL ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen
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    by pressing either the CH UP (8) on the TV remote control when the TV is set to the highest channel stored in being connected. • It is the intent of SHARP that this product be used in full compliance with of auxiliary equipment, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment being used. • The
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    information on the use of the VCR or Cable TV converter Box refer to their operating manuals. L Using Your Remote With Your TV After installing the batteries, set the TV-CATV on the remote to the TV position. (If you can change the channel of the TV by pressing CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) on the Remote
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    , brand, and type of VCR, some models may not be compatible with the remote control. L To Identify Your VCR - Search Method. (1) Slide TV-CATV switch on the remote to TV. (2) Press POWER on the VCR to ON. (3) Stand at least six feet away from the front of the VCR. Point the remote
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    not occur on the VCR within two minutes, read the identifying instructions again and repeat the steps. Should a channel change still not list to quickly find the remote control code for your cable TV converter. • First look up your converter's remote code number Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Sony
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    the remote control. L To Identify Your Cable Converter - Search Method. (1) Slide TV-CATV switch on the remote to CATV. (2) Press the POWER button on the occur on the cable converter within two minutes, read the identifying instructions again and repeat the steps. Should a channel change still not
  • Sharp 25NM180 | 25NM180 Operation Manual - Page 37
    TV's Operation QUICK SERVICE CHECK LIST POSSIBLE REMEDY Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble. X Is TV plugged in? Power at outlet? X Is TV Dark and Blank Picture) Calling for Service For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, or to obtain product literature
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    Antes de llamar al servicio de reparaciones Verifique estos items para ver si usted mismo puede solucionar el problema. PROBLEMA El vídeo o el reproductor de discos de video no reproducen imágenes El equipo de video/audio externo no produce imágenes ni sonido El mando a distancia no funciona Barras
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    WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP. What to Do to Obtain Service: 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 40 33-40/25N-M180 w/Imp. Safe 40 Printed in U.S.A. TINS-6929MEZZ 6/6/00, 9:44 AM
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Important Information
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2 - 3
Important Safeguards
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3 - 4
Supplied Accessories
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5
Before Operating Your Television
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5
Antenna Connections
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6-7
Quick Reference Control Operation
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8 - 10
EZ SETUP during First Power On
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11
Demo Mode
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12
Accessing Main Menu Without Remote
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12
• Language
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12
Sleep Timer
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Video Adjust
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13 - 14
Closed Caption
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14 - 15
Parent Control
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15 - 25
• V-chip
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15 - 22
View Timer
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23 - 25
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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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Blue Screen
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Personal Preference
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Universal Plus Function
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Using the Video and Audio Input Jacks
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Operation of Remote Control
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33 - 36
Before Calling for Service
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37 - 38
Calling for Service
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Limited Warranty
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39
This operating manual includes basic
operating instructions in Spanish and French.
SPANISH is on page 9, 38.
FRENCH is on page 10.
A
s an
E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
P
artner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the
E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
is a
U.S.
registered
trademark.
6929 ME
25N-M180
model
CONTENTS
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