Sharp 20F640 XFlat Operation Manual

Sharp 20F640 XFlat Operation Manual

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CONTENTS
SAFEGUARDS .................................................. 2 ~ 4
• Supplied Accessories .............................................. 5
• Before Operating Your Television ............................. 5
• Antenna Connections ........................................ 5 ~ 6
• Quick Reference Control Operation ................... 7 ~ 8
• EZ SETUP during First Use ..................................... 9
• Demo Mode ........................................................... 10
Remote Control ...................................................... 10
• Language ............................................................... 11
• Sleep Timer ........................................................... 12
• Video Adjust .......................................................... 13
• Audio Adjust ........................................................... 14
• Audio Select ................................................... 15 ~ 16
MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) ............................ 15
INTERNAL SPEAKER SWITCH ......................... 15
FAO (Fixed Audio Output) ................................... 15
This operating manual includes basic operating
instructions in Spanish and French.
SPANISH is on page 47 ~ 52.
FRENCH is on page 53 ~ 58.
COLOR TELEVISION
20F640
L OPERATION MANUAL L
PAGE
• Closed Caption ...................................................... 17
• Parental Control ............................................. 18 ~ 28
V-CHIP ........................................................ 18 ~ 25
View Timer .................................................. 26 ~ 28
• Ch Setup ........................................................ 29 ~ 34
EZ Setup ............................................................. 29
Channel Setting .......................................... 30 ~ 32
Personal Preference ........................................... 33
Universal Plus Function ...................................... 34
• Set Up ............................................................ 35 ~ 36
Energy Save ....................................................... 35
Blue Screen ........................................................ 36
• Using the Audio Output Jacks ............................... 39
• Operation of Remote Control ......................... 40 ~ 44
• Before Calling for Service ...................................... 45
• Calling for Service ................................................. 45
• Specifications ........................................................ 46
• Limited Warranty .................................................... 60
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Spanish and French. SPANISH is on page 47 ~ 52. FRENCH is on page 53 ~ 58. COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 20F640 L OPERATION MANUAL L PAGE • Closed Caption ... 17 • Parental Control ... 18 ~ 28 V-CHIP ...
  • Page 2: Important Information/Important Safeguards

    Welcome to the SHARP Family. We are pleased that you are now the owner of a SHARP Color Television – built for outstanding quality, reliability and performance. Every SHARP Color Television set is tuned and adjusted for proper color and sound, and has passed through the most stringent quality control tests at the factory.
  • Page 3: Safeguards

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAUTION: • Do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other heavy items. • To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flames on the top or near the TV set. •...
  • Page 4: Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television equipment. 14. If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements...
  • Page 5: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied Accessories Infrared Remote Control/Part Number RRMCGA108WJSA Before Operating Your Television Location • For normal operation, your TV should be located in an area of the room where cool adequate ventilation is provided. Do not place the back of the television set in a place where free airflow will be restricted. •...
  • Page 6: Antenna Connections

    “B” position on the RF switch (not supplied): RF switch (not supplied) Note: • Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be required. B. Separate VHF/UHF Antenna 300-ohm twin-lead...
  • Page 7: Quick Reference Control Operation

    Quick Reference Control Operation Quick Reference Control Operation • Part Names Front Panel POWER Press → On. Press again → Off. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR MENU Press → Accesses MAIN MENU. Press again → Exits MAIN MENU. To open the door Using the projection located under the "PULL-OPEN"...
  • Page 8 Quick Reference Control Operation Quick Reference Control Operation (Continued) • Part Names Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. Press again → Off. REMOTE KEYPAD Accesses any channel from keypad. FLASHBACK Returns to previous channel. PERSONAL PREFERENCE With the Personal Preference buttons, you can program your favorite programs by using the 4 categories A, B, C and D.
  • Page 9: Ez Setup During First Use

    EZ SETUP during First Use L When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcast channels. Please perform the following 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 set.
  • Page 10: Demo Mode

    MAIN MENU screen when you press MENU on the 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 Service Center for a replacement.
  • Page 11: Language

    Language L The language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can be set to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. L Setting the ON SCREEN DISPLAY Language. Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press CH a/s to move the “a” mark to “SETUP”. Press to access SETUP mode.
  • Page 12: Sleep Timer

    Sleep Timer L You can preset your television to turn off automatically in increments of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. VOL k/l Press to access SLEEP TIMER mode. Press VOL k/l to set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
  • Page 13: Video Adjust

    TINT To make skin tones greenish COLOR To increase color intensity BRIGHT To increase brightness SHARP To increase sharpness COLOR To choose a MH, HIGH, LOW or ML COLOR TONE. TEMP. RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels.
  • Page 14: Audio Adjust

    Audio Adjust VOL k Selected item button TREBLE To increase treble response BASS To increase bass response BALANCE To emphasize the right speaker’s volume RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels. Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press to move the “a”...
  • Page 15: Audio Select

    Audio Select L MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) This circuit allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound. L INTERNAL SPEAKER SWITCH This function turns the TV’s internal speakers “ON” or “OFF” when listening to sound from external speakers by using the AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS on page 39. L FAO (Fixed Audio Output) This function turns the TV’s internal speakers “OFF”...
  • Page 16 Audio Select (Continued) L You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available. • Stereo broadcasts Live television transmission of sports, shows, concerts, etc. can be received in dynamic stereo sound. • SAP broadcasts Television broadcast can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound. MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack.
  • Page 17: Closed Caption

    Closed Caption L HOW TO SET CLOSED CAPTION • Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. “Closed Caption” is a system which allows you to view conversations, narration, and sound effects in TV programs and home videos as subscript on your TV screen as shown on the right.
  • Page 18: Parental Control

    Parental Control (V-CHIP Operation) 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 prevent your children from watching violence or sexual scenes that may be harmful.
  • Page 19 Parental Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) • TV-PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example) Example 1.1 : Age Based setting Go through all select ratings and select unblocked for “AGE”. This will automatically unblock everything. Example 1.2 : Age Based setting For “TV-G” select “BLOCK” for “AGE”. This will automatically block the higher age ratings “TV-PG”, “TV-14”...
  • Page 20 Parental Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) L HOW TO SET V-CHIP [1] MPAA RATING Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press CH a/s to move the “a” mark to “PARENTAL CONTROL”. Press to access PARENTAL CONTROL mode. VOL k/l Press to access V-CHIP BLOCK select mode, then VOL k/l...
  • Page 21 Parental Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) [2] TV GUIDELINES Repeat steps 1 to 3 of [1] MPAA RATING. Press to access V-CHIP BLOCK select mode, then VOL k/l press to move the “a” mark to “TV CH a/s GUIDELINES”. Press to access TV GUIDELINES mode. VOL k/l To change CONTENT SETTING, press the “a”...
  • Page 22 Parental Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) [3] ADDITIONAL MODE (DOWNLOAD) There will be an additional new rating system. In that case, please set up as follows. Subsequently the new rating system will set up automatically. Repeat steps 1 to 3 of [1] MPAA RATING. VOL k/l Press to access V-CHIP BLOCK select mode, then...
  • Page 23 Parental Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) • How to set Additional mode (Example) Repeat steps 1 to 2 of [3] ADDITIONAL MODE. Press CH a/s to move the “a” mark to “Cdn. English Ratings”, then press You can select “BLOCK” or “– – – – –” (unblock) from each RATING mode by pressing CH a/s You can select “BLOCK”...
  • Page 24 Parental Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) L Turning On (Activating) the V-Chip Blocks Repeat steps 1 to 3 of [1] MPAA RATING. Press to access V-CHIP BLOCK select mode, then VOL k/l press to move the “a” mark to “SECRET No.”. CH a/s Enter a 4-digit SECRET No.
  • Page 25 Parental Control (V-CHIP Operation Continued) L To change the V-CHIP BLOCK setting. (Secret No. is registered.) Repeat steps 1 to 3 of [1] MPAA RATING, then “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed. Enter the 4-digit “INPUT SECRET No.” using the REMOTE KEYPAD and the V-CHIP select mode will be displayed.
  • Page 26: View Timer

    Parental Control (VIEW TIMER) L VIEW TIMER This function allows you to restrict TV viewing time and also allows you to control TV usage. This function is to prevent your children from watching too much TV. VIEWING TIME (an accumulative timer: counts only the time duration acquired while the TV is on.) •...
  • Page 27 Parental Control (VIEW TIMER Continued) Press MENU to exit. Example • To restrict anybody from watching the TV for 5 hours, after watching the TV 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.
  • Page 28 Parental Control (VIEW TIMER Continued) VOL k Press and hold both simultaneously until the VIEW TIMER mode is displayed. Now you can cancel the VIEW TIMER settings or change the SECRET No. while “INPUT SECRET No.” is displayed. L Notice of Remaining VIEWING TIME •...
  • Page 29: Ch Setup

    Ch Setup L EZ SETUP By operating the channel preset functions, you can preset your TV to the desired channels for viewing. Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press to move the “a” mark to “CH CH a/s SETUP”.
  • Page 30: Channel Setting

    Ch Setup (Continued) L CHANNEL SETTING If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channel. 1 AIR/CABLE setting Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press to move the “a” mark to “CH CH a/s SETUP”.
  • Page 31 Ch Setup (Continued) 2 How to save broadcast TV channels into memory. Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen, then press to move the “a” mark to “CH SETUP”. Press to access CH VOL k/l SETUP mode, then press to move the “a”...
  • Page 32 Ch Setup (Continued) 3 How to add or erase weak, additional or unwanted channels from TV memory. Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen, then press to move the “a” mark to “CH SETUP”. CH a/s Press to access CH SETUP mode, then press VOL k/l CH a/s to move the “a”...
  • Page 33: Personal Preference

    Ch Setup (Continued) L PERSONAL PREFERENCE By setting the PERSONAL PREFERENCE channels in advance, you can select your favorite channels easily. Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press to move the “a” mark to CH a/s “CH SETUP”. Press VOL k/l to access CH SETUP mode, then press...
  • Page 34: Universal Plus Function

    Ch Setup (Continued) L UNIVERSAL PLUS FUNCTION VCR or DVD input mode will be selected automatically by pressing the VCR or DVD PLAY buttons on the UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL. Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. Press to move the “a” mark to “CH SETUP”. CH a/s Press to access CH SETUP mode, then press...
  • Page 35: Set Up

    Set Up L ENERGY SAVE This feature lets you lower the power consumption of your TV set which in turn saves you money and minimizes the impact on the environment. When this feature is turned on, it reduce the brightness of the TV to a level that consumes approximately 20 percent less energy than when the feature is turned off.
  • Page 36: Blue Screen

    Set Up (Continued) L BLUE SCREEN Automatically turns the screen blue if a broadcast signal is not received. Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. Press to move the “a” mark to “SETUP”. CH a/s Press to access SETUP mode, then press VOL k/l to move the “a”...
  • Page 37: Using The Video And Audio Input Jacks

    Using the Video and Audio Input Jacks L Connecting video equipment for playback of video material. • When the television is connected to video equipment as shown below, the material being played back on the video equipment can be seen on the television screen. Connecting video device equipped with video output terminals.
  • Page 38: Using The Video And Audio Input Jacks

    • It is the 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.
  • Page 39: Using The Audio Output Jacks

    Using the Audio Output Jacks L These jacks are used for connecting an external audio amplifier. The STEREO/MONO/SAP, VOLUME, MUTE and FAO functions can all be controlled via the television’s remote control or directly on the TV itself. These jacks relay the audio signal of all programs being displayed on the TV screen.
  • Page 40: Operation Of Remote Control

    Operation of Remote Control L Universal Remote Control With the purchase of your television set you also have received the latest innovation in remote control technology. With its easy-to-use push button keyboard, your Remote can control your television set and most infrared remote controlled VCRs, cable TV converters and DVDs as well.
  • Page 41 Operation of Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER REMOTE KEYPAD POWER (DVD/VCR) L HOW TO IDENTIFY A VCR The remote control may already be set to operate your VCR. Try this initial check before going on to the following “identify” section. (1) Press TV/VCR button.
  • Page 42 Memorex Minolta Mitsubishi Montgomery Ward Multitech Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Quasar Realistic Samsung Sanyo CH a/s Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Sony Sound Design Sylvania Symphonic Tatung Teac Teknika Thomas Toshiba Video Concepts Yamaha Zenith REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER 25, 26, 37...
  • Page 43 DVD BRAND Denon Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan Samsung Sharp Sony Toshiba Yamaha Zenith Note: Depending on the model, year produced, brand, and type of DVD, some models may not be compatible with the remote control. CH s...
  • Page 44 Operation of Remote Control (Continued) L HOW TO IDENTIFY A CABLE CONVERTER L To Identify Your Cable Converter –Direct Entry Method. Use the following steps and list to quickly find the remote control code for your cable TV converter. • First look up your converter’s remote code number before going through the direct code entry steps below.
  • Page 45: Before Calling For Service

    Should this occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to “OFF”. Calling for 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. X X X...
  • Page 46: Specifications

    Sound Output Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions (W) x (H) x (D) Weight (approx.) • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 20F640 NTSC MTS/SAP 2-13 ch 14-69 ch 1-125 ch 181-channel Reception PLL tuning system VHF/UHF 75 ohm Unbalanced 21˝...
  • Page 47 Con el fin de garantizar al cliente la recepción puntual de cualquier notificación de 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 CUIDADOSAMENTE LA CLÁUSULA “GARANTÍA LIMITADA” DE LA ÚLTIMA PÁGINA.
  • Page 48 INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PRECAUCIÓN: • No coloque el cable de alimentación de CA debajo del televisor u otro elemento pesado. • Para impedir un incendio, no ponga nunca ningún tipo de vela o llama al descubierto encima o cerca del televisor. •...
  • Page 49 MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES Cumpla con todos los avisos y las instrucciones marcados en el televisor. 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 y la acumulación de cargas estáticas. La sección 810 del Código Eléctrico Nacional ofrece información relacionada con la conexión a tierra correcta del poste y la estructura de apoyo, la conexión a tierra del cable de entrada a una unidad de descarga, el tamaño de los conductores de conexión a tierra, la ubicación de la unidad de descarga de...
  • Page 50 Referencia rápida de los controles de operación • Nombres de los componentes Panel Delantero ALIMENTACION (POWER) Pulsando → Enciende (On). Pulsando nuevamente → Apaga (Off). SENSOR DE CONTROL REMOTE MENU (MENU) Pulsando → Accede al MENU PRINCIPAL. Pulsando nuevamente → Sale del MENU PRINCIPAL.
  • Page 51 Referencia rápida de los controles de operación Funciones Básicas Del Control Remoto ALIMENTACION (POWER) Pulsando → Enciende (On). Pulsando nuevamente → Apaga (Off). TECLADO A DISTANCIA (REMOTE KEYPAD) Para tener acceso a cualquier canal empleando las teclas. RETORNO AL CANAL ANTERIOR (FLASHBACK) Para volver al canal anterior.
  • Page 52 CLOSED CAPTION en OFF. 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. X X X X X X X X X X X...
  • Page 53 Grâce à elle, vous recevrez rapidement un avis de sécurité lors du contrôle, de la modification ou du rappel de votre produit que SHARP peut être amené à fournir conformément à la loi de 1972 sur la sécurité du produit de consommation.
  • Page 54 INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES ATTENTION: • Ne placez pas le cordon d’alimentation sous le téléviseur ou sous tout autre objet lourd. • Ne placez pas de bougies ni de flammes nues sur le téléviseur ou à sa proximité, afin d’éviter les incendies. •...
  • Page 55 PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES Respectez tous les avertissements et instructions mentionnés sur la télévision. Si une antenne extérieure est raccordée à la télévision, veillez à ce que le système d’antenne soit relié à la terre de façon à fournir une protection vis-à-vis des poussées de tension et des charges électrostatiques accumulées.
  • Page 56: Panneau Avant

    Référence rapide sur les commandes • Nomenclature Panneau Avant ALIMENTATION (POWER) Appuyer → Pour mettre sous tension. Appuyer de nouveau → Pour mettre hors tension. CAPTEUR DE TÉLÉCOMMANDE RÈGLAGE (MENU) Appuyer → Pour mettre sous tension. Appuyer de nouveau → Pour mettre hors tension.
  • Page 57 Référence rapide sur les commandes Fonctions de base de la télécommande ALIMENTATION (POWER) Appuyer → Pour mettre sous tension. Appuyer de nouveau → Pour mettre hors tension. PAVE NUMERIQUE DE COMMANDE A DISTANCE (REMOTE KEYPAD) Sélectionne directement le canal voulu sur le pavé...
  • Page 58 Sous-titrage hors service. Appel au service après-vente 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, des consommables ou une aide au consommateur, appelez le 1-800-BE-SHARP.
  • Page 59 Note...
  • Page 60: Limited Warranty

    Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer.

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