Sharp 27N S50 User Manual

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27N-S50
Page
• Important Information .................................. 2 - 3
• Important Safeguards .................................. 3 - 4
• Supplied Accessories ....................................... 5
• Before Operating Your Television ..................... 5
• Antenna Connections ........................................ 6
• Quick Reference Control Operation ............. 7 - 9
• EZ SETUP during First Power On .................. 10
• Demo Mode ..................................................... 11
• Accessing the MAIN MENU screen
without Remote Control ................................... 11
• Language ......................................................... 11
• Sleep Timer ..................................................... 12
• Video Adjust .............................................. 12 - 13
• Audio Select ............................................. 13 - 14
• MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) ............... 13 - 14
• Closed Caption ......................................... 14 - 15
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• Parent Control .......................................... 15 - 25
• V-CHIP Block .......................................... 15 - 22
• View Timer .............................................. 23 - 25
• Energy Save .................................................... 25
• Set Up ....................................................... 26 - 31
• EZ Setup ....................................................... 26
• Channel Setting ...................................... 27 - 29
• Blue Screen ................................................... 29
• Using the Video and Audio
Input Jacks ...................................................... 30
• Before Calling for Service ......................... 31 - 32
• Limited Warranty............................................. 35
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.
CONTENTS
6931 MEN1
model
This operating manual includes basic
operating instructions in Spanish and French.
SPANISH is on page 8, 32.
FRENCH is on page 9.
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Sharp 27N S50 Specifications

General

Brand	Sharp
Model	27N S50
Category	TV
Language	English

Summary

Important Information

What is ENERGY STAR®

Explains the benefits and purpose of ENERGY STAR certified televisions.

Safety Warnings

Highlights essential warnings regarding fire, electric shock, and proper usage.

Important Safeguards

General Safety Precautions

Provides detailed safety instructions for installation, use, and servicing.

Supplied Accessories

Included Items

Lists all accessories provided with the television set.

Before Operating Your Television

Location and Power Setup

Guidance on optimal TV placement and power connection.

Antenna Connections

Outdoor Antenna Setup

Instructions for connecting outdoor VHF/UHF antennas.

Cable TV Connection

Guidance on connecting cable TV services, including converters.

Quick Reference Control Operation

TV Control Panel Layout

Identifies controls located on the television's front panel.

Remote Control Functions

Explains the basic functions of the infrared remote control.

EZ SETUP during First Power On

Initial Channel Scan and Setup

Guides through the automatic channel scanning and language setup process.

DEMO Mode

Demonstration Feature Usage

How to activate and cancel the TV's demonstration mode.

Accessing Main Menu without Remote

Using TV Buttons for Menu Access

How to access the main menu using buttons on the TV set.

Language Settings

On-Screen Display Language Selection

Steps to change the language for the on-screen display.

Sleep Timer

Setting Automatic TV Turn-off

How to set the television to turn off automatically.

Video Adjust

Picture and Color Settings Adjustment

Adjusting picture contrast, tint, color, brightness, and sharpness.

Audio Select

MTS Stereo and Bilingual Sound Options

Selecting stereo, bilingual, or monaural sound for broadcasts.

Closed Caption

Subtitle and Text Display Options

How to enable and configure closed captioning for dialogue and text.

Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)

MPAA Rating Restrictions

Details MPAA rating setup for content restriction.

TV Parental Guidelines Configuration

Explains TV parental guidelines setup for content control.

Activating V-CHIP Block Function

Steps to activate the V-CHIP blocking feature.

Additional Rating System Data

Instructions for downloading new rating system data.

View Timer

Setting and Managing Viewing Time Limits

How to set and manage daily viewing time restrictions.

Energy Save

Power Consumption Reduction Feature

Enables energy saving mode to reduce power consumption.

Set Up

EZ SETUP: Automatic Channel Programming

Guides through automatic channel scanning and memory setup.

Channel Setting: Manual Tuning Options

Provides instructions for manual channel tuning and selection.

Channel Memory Management

Explains adding or erasing channels from TV memory.

Blue Screen Display Feature

Enables/disables blue screen display for no-signal conditions.

Using Video and Audio Input Jacks

Connecting External AV Devices

Illustrates connecting camcorders, game consoles, and VCRs.

Before Calling for Service

Troubleshooting Guide

Checklist and remedies for common TV operational problems.

Limited Warranty

Consumer Warranty Information

Details warranty coverage, period, and service procedures.