Sharp 32U-S50B User Manual

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COLOR TELEVISION
H OPERATION MANUAL H
MODEL
32U-S50B
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 TA R
®
is a U.S. registered
trademark.
CONTENTS
PAGE
• 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
AUDIO ADJUST ................................................. 13
This operation manual includes basic operating
instructions in Spanish and French.
SPANISH is on page 37–41.
FRENCH is on page 42–46.
PAGE
• Closed Caption ....................................................... 14
• Parent Control .................................................. 15–25
V-CHIP Operation ......................................... 15–22
VIEW TIMER ................................................ 23–25
• Energy Save ........................................................... 26
• Set Up .............................................................. 27–31
EZ Setup ............................................................. 27
Channel Setting ............................................ 28–30
Blue Screen .................................................. 30, 31
• Auto Input ............................................................... 32
• Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals ...... 33, 34
• Before Calling for Service ....................................... 35
• Calling for Service .................................................. 35
• Specifications ......................................................... 36
• Limited Warranty .................................................... 47
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Sharp 32U-S50B Specifications

General

Brand	Sharp
Model	32U-S50B
Category	CRT TV
Language	English

Summary

Important Information and Safety Warnings

Warranty Registration

Details about warranty registration benefits for parts, service, and labor.

Consumer Product Safety Act

Information on receiving safety notifications for product inspections, modifications, or recalls.

ENERGY STAR Program

Explanation of the ENERGY STAR program and its energy saving benefits for consumers and the environment.

Critical Safety Warnings

Critical warnings regarding electric shock, wet locations, and not opening the appliance.

Important Safeguards

General Safe Operation Guidelines

Essential rules for safe installation, use, and maintenance of the TV to prevent hazards.

Electrical Safety and Grounding

Instructions on electrical safety, polarized plugs, and proper antenna system grounding.

Supplied Accessories and Connections

Remote Control and Batteries

Details on supplied accessories like the remote control and how to insert batteries.

Antenna Connection Types

Explanation of 75-ohm coaxial and 300-ohm twin-lead cable connections for antennas.

Outdoor and Cable TV Connections

Instructions for connecting outdoor antennas and cable TV services, including converter use.

Quick Reference and Initial Setup

Control Panel and Remote Overview

Identification of TV front panel controls and basic remote control functions.

EZ SETUP: Automated Channel Setup

Step-by-step guide for the initial automatic channel scan and setup process.

TV Settings and Features

Demo Mode and Menu Access

How to use demo mode and access main menus using the TV's physical button.

Language and Sleep Timer Settings

How to change display language and set the automatic TV turn-off sleep timer.

Video and Audio Adjustments

Guide to adjusting picture settings like contrast, color, and sharpness, and audio settings.

Closed Captioning

Guide to enabling and configuring caption display modes (Caption, Text) for broadcast content.

Parent Control Features

V-CHIP Operation Overview

Explanation of MPAA rating and TV parental guideline systems for content restriction.

Setting V-CHIP Ratings

Step-by-step guides for configuring MPAA and TV content rating restrictions.

View Timer Setup and Management

Explanation and setup for the TV viewing time restriction and management feature.

Advanced Features

Energy Save Mode

How to reduce power consumption by enabling the energy saving feature.

Set Up: Channel Management

Guide to channel presets, saving, adding, and erasing channels from memory.

Auto Input and Blue Screen

Configuration for auto input switching and blue screen display for no signal.

Using Input Terminals and Troubleshooting

Connecting External Video Devices

Guide to connecting camcorders, game consoles, VCRs, and DVDs to the TV's input terminals.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

A list of common problems and potential solutions before contacting customer service.

Specifications and Warranty

Product Specifications

Technical details of the television model including dimensions and power consumption.

Limited Warranty Information

Details on the product's warranty coverage, period, and terms of service.