Sharp 27C530 User Manual

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Dimension: 140mm x 215mm
COLOR TELEVISION
H OPERATION MANUAL H
MODEL
27C530
A s an E NERGY S TA R
®
P artner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the E NERGY
S TAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency. E NERGY S TA R
®
is a U.S. registered trademark.
CONTENTS
PAG E
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION/IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS .................................................... 2–4
• 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
SPEAKER (Internal Speaker Switch) ................. 12
FAO (Fixed Audio Output) ................................... 12
AUDIO ADJUST ................................................. 13
This operation manual includes basic operating
instructions in Spanish and French.
SPANISH is on page 48–52.
FRENCH is on page 53–57.
PAG E
• Closed Caption ....................................................... 14
• Parent Control .................................................. 15–25
V-CHIP Operation ......................................... 15–22
VIEW TIMER ................................................ 23–25
• Energy Save ........................................................... 26
• Set Up .............................................................. 27–33
EZ Setup ............................................................. 27
Channel Setting ............................................ 28–30
Blue Screen .................................................. 30, 31
Personal Preference ........................................... 32
Universal Plus Function ...................................... 33
• Auto Input ............................................................... 34
• CH/Input ID....................................................... 35, 36
• Screen Format........................................................ 37
• Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals ...... 38, 39
• Using the Audio Output Terminals .......................... 40
• Operation of Universal Remote Control ........... 41–45
• Before Calling for Service ....................................... 46
• Calling for Service .................................................. 46
• Specifications ......................................................... 47
• Limited Warranty .................................................... 59
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Sharp 27C530 Specifications

General

Screen Size	27 inches
Display Technology	CRT
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Resolution	Standard Definition
Inputs	Composite
Speakers	Built-in
Audio Output	2.0 Stereo

Summary

Important Information

What is ENERGY STAR?

Explains the ENERGY STAR program and its benefits for energy efficiency.

Safety Precautions

Warnings and cautions for safe operation and handling of the TV to prevent hazards.

Important Safeguards

General Safety Instructions

Detailed rules for installation, use, and servicing to prevent electrical shock or fire.

Supplied Accessories

Included Items

Lists the accessories provided with the television, such as the remote control and batteries.

Before Operating Your Television

Placement and Power Requirements

Guidance on proper TV placement for ventilation and power connection requirements.

Antenna Connections

Outdoor Antenna Connection

Instructions for connecting outdoor antennas, including diagrams for different types.

Cable TV Connection

Steps for connecting cable TV service, including using a converter box.

Quick Reference Control Operation

Front Panel Controls

Identifies and explains the buttons located on the television's front panel.

Remote Control Functions

Explains the basic operations and functions of the included remote control.

EZ Setup During First Use

Initial Channel Setup

Guides through the automatic channel scanning and memorization process upon initial TV setup.

Demo Mode

Entering and Exiting Demo Mode

Instructions on how to activate and deactivate the television's demonstration mode for feature highlights.

Accessing Main Menu Without Remote

Using the TV Set Menu Button

Instructions on how to access the main menu using the television's physical MENU button.

Language Settings

Selecting On-Screen Display Language

How to set the on-screen display language to English, Spanish, or French.

Sleep Timer

Setting Automatic TV Turn-Off

How to preset the TV to turn off automatically after a specified period.

Video Adjust

Picture Adjustment Options

Details how to adjust picture settings like contrast, tint, color, brightness, and sharpness.

Audio Select

MTS, Speaker, and FAO Settings

Explains how to select audio modes (STEREO/SAP/MONO) and manage internal/external speaker output.

Closed Caption

Setting Caption Modes (CAPTION/TEXT)

How to enable and configure closed captioning for dialogue or text information display.

Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)

MPAA Ratings Setup

How to set parental controls based on age-based MPAA movie ratings for program blocking.

TV Parental Guidelines Setup

How to set parental controls based on content ratings (violence, language, etc.) for program blocking.

Parent Control (VIEW TIMER)

Setting Viewing Time Limits

How to restrict TV viewing time for children by setting accumulative time limits.

Energy Save

Power Consumption Reduction

How to activate the energy-saving feature to reduce brightness and power usage.

Set Up

EZ Setup (Automatic Channel Presetting)

Guides through the automatic channel scanning and preset process for channels.

Set Up (Continued)

Manual Channel Setting

Instructions for manually memorizing channels if the automatic EZ SETUP process fails.

Set Up (Continued)

Blue Screen Function

How to enable the blue screen feature that activates when no broadcast signal is received.

Set Up (Continued)

Personal Preference Channels

How to program and select favorite channels into memory for quick access.

Set Up (Continued)

Universal Plus Function

How to automatically switch input modes for VCR or DVD players using their respective buttons.

Auto Input

Automatic Input Switching

How to enable or disable the automatic switching to the INPUT 2 terminal when video equipment is connected.

CH/Input ID

Labeling Channels and Inputs

How to assign custom ID labels (up to 4 characters) to channels or input modes for easier identification.

Screen Format

Adjusting Picture Aspect Ratio

How to select between 4:3 and 16:9 screen formats for optimal picture aspect ratio.

Using Video and Audio Input Terminals

Connecting Video Equipment

Guide for connecting various video equipment (camcorders, VCRs, DVDs) to the TV's input terminals.

Using Audio Output Terminals

Connecting External Audio Systems

How to connect an external audio amplifier or speaker system to the TV's audio output terminals.

Operation of Universal Remote Control

Identifying and Using Devices

Steps to set up the remote to control VCRs, cable converters, and DVDs, including code entry methods.

Before Calling for Service

Troubleshooting Checklist

A quick guide to diagnosing and resolving common TV problems before contacting customer service.

Specifications

Technical Details and Dimensions

Lists the TV model, system, dimensions, power consumption, and other technical specifications.

Limited Warranty

Consumer Limited Warranty Terms

Outlines the terms, conditions, and duration of the product's limited warranty coverage.