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25N-S100 25N-S180 27N-S100 27N-S180

CONTENTS

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 Parent Control.. 15 - 25 V-CHIP Block.. 15 - 22 Page View Timer... 23 - 25 Energy Save.. 25 Set Up.. 26 - 31 EZ Setup.. 26 Channel Setting.. 27 - 29 Blue Screen.. 29 - 30 Personal Preference. 30 - 31 Universal Plus Function.. 31 Using the Video and Audio Input Jacks.. 32 - 33 Using the Audio Output Jacks.. 33 Operation of Remote Control.. 34 - 37 Before Calling for Service.. 38 Limited Warranty.. 40
This operating manual includes basic operating instructions in Spanish and French. SPANISH is on pages 8, 39. FRENCH is on page 9.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered

trademark.

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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. We have prepared this OPERATION MANUAL so that you may adjust the picture and color to your personal viewing preference. We sincerely hope that you receive the greatest satisfaction and enjoyment from your new 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 TVs model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the TV.

Model No.: Serial No.:

Important Information
There are two important reasons for prompt warranty registration of your new SHARP television set, using the REGISTRATION CARD packed in with the set. FIRST WARRANTY This is to assure that you will immediately receive the full consumer benefit of the parts, service and labor warranty applicable to your purchase. SECOND CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT To assure that you will promptly receive any safety notification on inspection, modification or recall that SHARP may be required to give under the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE IMPORTANT LIMITED WARRANTY CLAUSE ON THE LAST PAGE. WHAT IS ENERGY STAR TVs and VCRs use energy both when they are on and when they are off. Americans spend more than $1 billion a year on energy consumed by TVs and VCRs when they are not in use. The new ENERGY STAR models will reduce that energy leakage by up to 75 percent. Ultimately, this will mean more than $500 million a year in energy savings for consumers. The energy savings will help reduce the burning of fossil fuels and the related carbon dioxide pollution that contributes to global warming. If every American family replaced their TVs and VCRs with ENERGY STAR models, it would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by five million tons every year equivalent to eliminating the pollution from more than one million cars. By using ENERGY STAR products, you will save money on your electric bills and use less energy. That makes good economic sense and its good for our environment.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO WET LOCATIONS.
The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

1. A 75 ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type connector that can easily be attached to a terminal without tools (not supplied). The F-type connector should be finger tightened only. 2. A 300 ohm system is a flat twin-lead cable that can be attached to a 75 ohm terminal through a 300-75 ohm ADAPTOR (not supplied). F-type connector
75-ohm coaxial cable (round)
300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat)
OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION
Use one of the following two diagrams if you connect an outdoor antenna. A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna. 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/UHF B. Separate VHF/UHF
CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION
A 75 ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup. When connecting the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the set, screw the 75 ohm cable to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR. Some cable TV companies offer premium pay channels. Since the signals of these premium pay channels are scrambled, a cable TV converter/descrambler is generally provided to the subscriber by the cable TV company. This converter/descrambler is necessary for normal viewing of the scrambled channels. (Set your TV on channel 3 or 4. Typically one of these channels is used. If this is unknown, consult your cable TV company.) For more specific instructions on installing cable TV, consult your cable TV company. One possible method of utilizing the converter/descrambler provided by your cable TV company is explained below. Please note: RF switch equipped with position A/B (not provided) is required. A position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view all unscrambled channels using the TVs channel keys. B position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view the scrambled channels via the converter/ descrambler using the converters channel keys.
RF switch (not supplied) Two-set signal splitter (not supplied) OUT IN Cable TV converter/ descrambler (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 required.
Quick Reference Control Operation

L Location of Controls

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DEMO Mode

To quickly learn more about the TV set, press and hold for more t h a n three seconds both CH UP (8) and DOWN (9) on the TV set. The TV
set will go into DEMO mode and briefly explain the various features. To cancel DEMO mode, again press both CH UP (8) and DOWN (9) on the TV set.

(On the set)

9 CH MENU
Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control
If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen when you press both CH UP (8) and DOWN (9) 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 Authorized Servicer by calling 1-800-BE-SHARP for a replacement.

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 MAIN MENU screen.

(MAIN MENU screen)

Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the mark to SET UP.
Press VOL (+) or () to access SET UP mode, then press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the mark to LANGUAGE.
Press VOL (+) or () to access LANGUAGE change mode.

(LANGUAGE change mode)

Press MENU to exit. 11
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Sleep Timer
L You can set the number of minutes for your TV to automatically turn off.
Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. Press VOL (+) or () to access TIMER SET mode.
Press VOL (+) or () to set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Press MENU to exit.
NOTE: (TIMER SET mode) To turn off the Sleep Timer, repeat the above SLEEP TIMER steps and select REMAIN during step 3. While Sleep Timer is active, the time remaining will be briefly displayed on-screen at regular intervals or when the remotes Display key is pressed.

Video Adjust

Description of Adjustment Items
Selected item VOL UP (+) button VOL DOWN () button
PICTURE TINT COLOR BRIGHT SHARP FAVORITE COLOR RESET
To increase contrast To make skin tones greenish To increase color intensity To increase brightness To increase sharpness
To decrease contrast To make skin tones purplish To decrease color intensity To decrease brightness To decrease sharpness
VOLUME (+)/() CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU
To choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE. To return all adjustments to factory preset levels.

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. Not all the programs and videos will offer closed caption. Please look for the symbol to ensure that captions will be shown. Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in two modes: CAPTION and TEXT. For each mode, two channels are available, CH1 and CH2: The [CAPTION] mode subscripts dialogues and commentaries of TV dramas and news programs while allowing clear view of the picture. The [TEXT] mode displays over the picture other various information (such as TV program schedule, weather forecast, etc.) that is independent of the TV programs.
Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the mark to CLOSED CAPTION.
Press VOL (+) or () to access CLOSED CAPTION setting mode.
(CLOSED CAPTION setting mode)
Closed Caption (Continued)
Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the mark to either MODE or DATA.
Press VOL (+) or () to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting.

DATA :

MODE :
NOTE: If a broadcast has CLOSED CAPTION and the MUTE button is pressed, the set enters [CAPTION] mode automatically. Pressing MUTE again will return the set to its previous condition. Closed Caption may malfunction (white blocks, strange characters, etc.) if 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 is pressed to call up the ON SCREEN DISPLAY while viewing a CLOSED CAPTION broadcast, the closed captions will disappear momentarily. When viewing in TEXT mode, if no TEXT broadcast is being received, for some programs the screen may become dark and blank. Should this occur, set the Closed Caption mode to OFF.
Parent 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. Restriction of TV programs includes two characters that contain information about the programs MPAA rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. MPAA is restricted by age. TV Parental Guidelines are restricted by age and contents. Since a TV program may use either the MPAA rating or the TV Guidelines you should adjust both for complete control. [1] MPAA RATING RATING G PG age base PG-13 R NC-17 X GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. X Rating is an older rating that is unified with NC-17 but may be encoded on older movies data.Note:

L HOW TO SET V-CHIP

REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (+)/() CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9)

[1] MPAA RATING

T I ME R V I D EO A D J U S T AUD I O S E L EC T C L O S E D C A P T I ON P A R E N T CON T RO L E N E RG Y S A V E SE T UP
Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the CONTROL.

mark to PARENT

Press VOL (+) or () to access PARENT CONTROL mode, then press VOL (+) or () to access V-CHIP select mode.

(PARENT CONTROL mode)

Press VOL (+) or () to access MPAA RATING.
MP A A T V GU I D E L I N E S
DOWN L O A D : O F F S T A TUS : OF F

(V-CHIP select mode)

Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the mark to "PG", then press VOL (+) or () to select BLOCK. If you set PG to BLOCK, PG-13, R, NC-17 and X are automatically blocked.
Repeat pressing MENU to return V-CHIP select mode exit.
Example: If you set G to BLOCK, all RATINGS are automatically blocked. If you set X to BLOCK, G, PG, PG-13, R and NC-17 are not blocked. 18

[2] TV GUIDELINES

Repeat steps 1 - 3 of [1] MPAA RATING. Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the GUIDELINES. mark to TV
Press VOL (+) or () to access TV GUIDELINES mode.
TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA AGE D L S V FV : VIEW : BLOCK
To change CONTENT SETTING, press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the to the desired rating and then press VOL (+) or () to select.

(TV GUIDELINES mode)

Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the to the desired content and then press VOL (+) or () to select either BLOCK or unblock ( - - - - ).

TV-PG AGE D L S V FV

BLOCK BLOCK MENU : RETURN

(CONTENT SETTING mode)

Press MENU to return to TV GUIDES mode.

AGE D

Repeat steps 4 - 5 until all ratings and their contents are set.
When done, press MENU to exit.
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[3] ACTIVATE ON TO TURN ON V-CHIP BLOCK
Press CH UP ( 8) or DOWN (9 ) to move the mark to STATUS, then press VOL (+) or () to activate the V-CHIP BLOCK. (If STATUS is OFF, V-CHIP BLOCK will not be operated.)
Press MENU, then INPUT SECRET No. will be displayed.
Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.
Press MENU and SECRET No. is registered.
L To cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK screen while V-CHIP BLOCK has been activated.
V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED will be displayed if you watch the program with Program Rating data the same as you configured.
V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED will not be displayed if STATUS is not configured to ON.

Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD, then V-CHIP BLOCK will temporarily be canceled. If the wrong SECRET No. is chosen, SECRET No. IS INCORRECT will be displayed. Input the SECRET No. again in this case.
If you change Power from OFF to ON, then V-CHIP BLOCK will be activated ON again. 20
L To change the V-CHIP BLOCK setting. (Secret No. is registered.)
Repeat steps 1 - 3 of [1] MPAA RATING, then INPUT SECRET No. will be displayed.
Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD and the V-CHIP select mode will be displayed. Repeat configuration of the V-CHIP BLOCK.
L If you intend to change or have forgotten your Secret No., clear the original Secret No. and set up a new one.
Repeat steps 1 - 3 of [1] MPAA RATING, or 1 - 2 of [ L To cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK screen while V-CHIP BLOCK has been activated ], then INPUT SECRET No. will be displayed. Press and hold both VOL (+) and CH DOWN (9) on the TV set simultaneously until the message INPUT SECRET No. disappears.

(On the set) CH + 9

VOL(+) / CH DOWN(9)
Press MENU two times to exit.
[3]-A. 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 - 3 of [1] MPAA RATING. Press CH UP (8 ) or DOWN (9 ) to move the DOWNLOAD. mark to
Press VOL (+) or () to DOWNLOAD : ON.
Repeat pressing MENU to exit.

L DOWNLOAD V-CHIP DATA

REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (+)/() CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU
If you watch the program with New Rating System Data, DOWNLOAD screen will be displayed.

(DOWNLOAD screen)

DOWNLOAD screen will disappear, if DOWNLOAD is finished.
DOWNLOAD would not be started if you dont watch the program with New Rating System Data. [3]-B. Additional mode (Example)
Repeat steps 1 - 2 of [3] Additional mode. Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the English Ratings, then press VOL (+) or (). mark to Cdn.
(After downloading the rating data)
You can select BLOCK or (unblock) from each RATING mode by pressing CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) and VOL (+) or ().

C C8 + G PG 14+ 18+

: : B LOCK : : B LOCK : : B LOCK
I ND I V I DUAL BLOCK MENU : RETURN
(ENGLISH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK mode)
You can select BLOCK or (unblock) from each RATING mode by pressing CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) and VOL (+) or () if you select Cdn. French Ratings in step 2.
(FRENCH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK mode)
In additional mode Including two types (English mode, French mode), altogether you are able to download four kinds of mode. 22
Parent 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.) 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 (ON/OFF setting of VIEW TIMER) L How to set VIEW TIMER.

L Notice of Remaining VIEWING TIME
For every 30 minute interval, the remaining time will be displayed for four seconds. For the last five minutes, the remaining time will be displayed every minute. 0 REMAIN will be displayed for 10 seconds just before the VIEWING TIME is completed.

Energy Save

L 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 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 low room lighting conditions.
Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the mark to ENERGY SAVE.
Press VOL (+) or () to access ENERGY SAVE select mode.
(ENERGY SAVE select mode)
Press VOL (+) or () to select ON.

Set Up

L EZ SETUP
By operating the channel presetting functions, you can preset your TV to the desired channels for viewing.
Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the UP.

mark to SET

Press VOL (+) or () to access SET UP mode, then press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the mark to CH SETTING.

(SET UP mode)

Press VOL (+) or () to access CH SETTING mode.

(CH SETTING mode)

Press VOL (+) or () to access EZ SETUP mode.
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 to stop the EZ SETUP process once it has started, press VOL (). Search will be canceled. To cancel EZ SETUP Press VOL (). Once EZ SETUP is completed, the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed.
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Set Up (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.

Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. Press CH UP (8 ) or DOWN (9 ) to move the mark to SET UP.
Press VOL (+) or () to access SET UP mode. Press CH UP (8 ) or DOWN (9 ) to move the mark to CH SETTING.
Press CH UP (8 ) or DOWN (9 ) to move the mark to the A I R / C A B L E , t h e n p r e s s VO L ( + ) o r ( ) t o a c c e s s AIR/CABLE mode.
Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the mark to the desired mode.

(AIR/CABLE mode)

NOTE: Receivable channels of your TV set are: AIR channels: VHF: 2 through 13. UHF: 14 through 69.
CABLE channels: 1 (HRC and IRC mode only) 2 through 125 (STD, HRC and IRC)
L Saving broadcast TV channels into memory.

1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4

Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen, then press CH UP ( 8 ) or DOWN (9) to move the mark to SET UP. Press VOL (+) or () to access SET UP mode, then press CH UP ( 8 ) or DOWN (9) to move the mark to CH SETTING. Press VOL (+) or () to access CH SETTING mode. Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the mark to CH SEARCH, then press VOL (+) or () to access CH SEARCH mode.

(START)

Press VOL (+). The tuner will search through all available channels in your area and add them into the TVs memory.

(STOP)

2.2 2.3
Press VOL (). CH SEARCH will stop at the current channel and will not add any higher channels. Press MENU to exit.

(CH SEARCH mode)

Adding weak or additional channels or erasing unwanted channels from TV memory.

1.1 1.2 1.3

Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen, then press CH UP ( 8 ) or DOWN (9) to move the mark to SET UP. Press VOL (+) or () to access SET UP mode, then press CH UP ( 8 ) or DOWN (9) to move the mark to CH SETTING. Press VOL (+) or () to access CH SETTING mode, then press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the mark to CH MEMORY.

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4

Press VOL (+) or () to access CH MEMORY. Use CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) or REMOTE KEYPAD to select each desired channel to add or erase. Press VOL (+) to add a channel to the TVs memory or press VOL () to erase a channel from the TVs memory. Press MENU to exit.
VOL (+) To add channel 12 to the TV memory VOL () To erase channel 12 from the TV memory
(CH MEMORY unmemorized channel)
(CH MEMORY memorized channel)
NOTE: If you press VOL (+) again while in the CH SEARCH mode, auto-program will start again, and the previously memorized channels will be lost. L BLUE SCREEN Automatically turns the screen blue if a broadcast signal is not received.
Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. Press CH UP (8 ) or DOWN ( 9 ) to move the mark to SET UP.
Press VOL (+) or () to access SET UP mode.
Press VOL (+) or () to access BLUE SCREEN select mode.

(BLUE SCREEN select mode)
NOTE: Poor reception due to weak signals, or too much noise might activate the BLUE SCREEN function despite the presence of a broadcast signal. To continue watching TV under these conditions, switch the BLUE SCREEN OFF. While VCR input mode is selected, the BLUE SCREEN will not be shown on your TV even if the BLUE SCREEN is turned on. L PERSONAL PREFERENCE By setting the PERSONAL PREFERENCE channels in advance, you can select your favorite channels easily.
PERSONAL PREFERENCE REMOTE KEYPAD VOLUME (+)/() CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) MENU
Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. Press CH UP (8 ) or DOWN (9 ) to move the SET UP.

mark to

Press VOL (+) or () to access SETUP mode, then press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the mark to PERSONAL PREFERENCE.

(SETUP mode)

Press VOL (+) or () to select PERSONAL PREFERENCE select mode in which you can program four favorite channels, in four different categories. (total of 16 channels)
(PERSONAL PREFERENCE select mode)
Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to move the desired position.

mark to the

Press REMOTE KEYPAD on the Remote to input the CHANNEL Number into the memory. Example: 125 Press 100 followed by 2 and then 5.
Repeat steps 4 - 6 to input the next CHANNEL Number.
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L To select the PERSONAL PREFERENCE channel.
If the channels are memorized as shown to the right, press the Remotes A button to select the Channels below.
L UNIVERSAL PLUS FUNCTION VCR input mode will be selected automatically by pressing VCR PLAY button on UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL.
Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen. Press CH UP (8 ) or DOWN ( 9) to move the SET UP.
Press CH UP (8 ) or DOWN ( 9) to move the UNIVERSAL PLUS.
Press VOL (+) or () to access UNIVERSAL PLUS select mode.
(UNIVERSAL PLUS select mode)
Press CH UP (8) or DOWN (9) to select the CH3, CH4, INPUT 1, INPUT 2 or OFF. Set model to the input in which your VCR is connected. If done through RF, select either channel 3 or 4 to match the setting of the VCR. Press MENU to exit.

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-touse push-button keypad, your Remote can control your television set and most infrared remote-controlled VCRs and cable TV converters as well. NOTE: Depending on the model, year produced, brand and type of VCR, some models may not be compatible with the remote control. Some brands of VCR or Cable TV converter Box may not enable channel selection until the ENTER is pressed. Example: When you select channel 24, (1) Press REMOTE KEYPAD 2. (2) Press REMOTE KEYPAD 4. (3) Press ENTER. For detailed 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 Control, it is in the TV position.)
VCR POWER Press to turn the VCR on and off. PLAY Press to playback a tape. REWIND Press to rewind a tape. For some VCRs you may need to press STOP first, then REWIND. In Playback mode, hold button down to view picture moving rapidly in reverse. PAUSE Press to temporarily stop the tape during playback or recording. Press again to release Pause. STOP Press to stop the tape.
L Identifying Remote VCR and Cable TV Converters Your Remote Control has been set at the factory to operate your TV and many remote control VCRs and Cable Converters. However, in some cases an easy one-time set-up step may be necessary before the Remote will operate accessory VCRs and Cable Converters. In this set-up step, the Remote locates and memorizes the remote control transmitter code for the VCR or Cable Converter. Once identified, the Remote sends the proper remote signals to operate your accessory. This identify step will not have to be repeated until power to the Remote is interrupted due to a battery failure. L Using Your Remote Control With a VCR Once you make certain the Remote Control has identified your remote controlled VCR, the Remote Control is ready to operate your unit. The various VCR function buttons on the Remote Control will not operate your VCR if those features are not already found on your unit. All VCR buttons will operate whether the Remote Control is in TV or CATV modes. For detailed information on the use of the VCR, refer to the operation manual of the VCR.

REMOTE KEYPAD Use to enter two-digit code numbers when identifying your VCR. ENTER FF Press to rapidly advance the tape. For some VCRs, you may need to press STOP first, then FF. In Playback mode, hold button down to view the picture moving rapidly in forward direction.
PERSONAL PREFERENCE A VOL CH MENU MUTE CATV B C CH
VCR CHANNEL UP ( ) / DOWN ( ) Press to scan up or down through channels on the VCR. RECORD Press to begin recording.
Operation of Remote Control (Continued)
VCR POWER DISPLAY REMOTE KEYPAD
CHANNEL UP (8)/ DOWN (9) TV-CATV
L HOW TO IDENTIFY A VCR The remote control may already be set to operate your VCR. Try this initial check to see if going on to the following identify section is necessary. (1) Point remote towards VCR and press VCR POWER. (2) Does the remote turn the VCR ON and OFF? If yes, the remote is ready to operate the VCR and no further steps are needed. If no, continue to the identify section. L To Identify Your VCR Direct Entry Method. Use the following steps and list to quickly find the remote control code for your accessory VCR. First look up your VCRs remote control code number before going through the direct code entry steps control. If this procedure does not identify your accessory VCR, use the Search method of identification (described in the next section). (1) Slide TV-CATV switch to TV. (2) Press and hold down DISPLAY and CH DOWN (9) on your remote control. Then release both buttons. (3) Within ten seconds after releasing DISPLAY and CH DOWN (9), enter your VCRs twodigit remote control code number using REMOTE KEYPAD (refer to list). The remote control is now ready to send commands to your VCR.
Some brands have more than one remote code listed due to changes in the remote codes from early to later model years, or due to format differences (VHS/BETA). In such cases, you may have to try more than one code to find the code your VCR accepts. NOTE: Depending on the model, year produced, 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 towards the VCR. Hold down DISPLAY and CH UP (8) at the same time. KEEP HOLDING THE BUTTONS DOWN. (4) Watch the Channel Number indicator on the VCR, Channel numbers will scan up when the VCR has been identified. Release DISPLAY and CH UP (8) as soon as the channel numbers start to scan up. The VCRs remote control code number has been identified, and the remote is ready to operate the VCR.

VCR BRAND

TV POWER DISPLAY Akai ________________ Audio Dynamics ______ Broksonic ___________ Canon ______________ Capehart ____________ Craig _______________ Curtis Mathis _________ Daewoo ____________ DBX _______________ Dynatech ___________ Emerson ____________ Fisher ______________ Funai _______________ GE ________________ Goldstar ____________ Hitachi ______________ Instant Replay ________ JC Penney __________ JVC ________________ Kenwood ____________ Lloyds ______________ Magnavox ___________ Magnin _____________ Marantz _____________ Memorex ____________ Minolta _____________ Mitsubishi ___________ Montgomery Ward ____ Multitech ____________ NEC _______________ Panasonic ___________ Pentax _____________ Philco ______________ Philips ______________ Quasar _____________ RCA _______________ Realistic ____________ Samsung ___________ Sanyo ______________ Scott _______________ Sears ______________ Sharp ______________ Shintom ____________ Sony _______________ Sound Design ________ Sylvania ____________ Symphonic __________ Tatung ______________ Teac _______________ Teknika _____________ Thomas _____________ TMK _______________ Toshiba _____________ Video Concepts ______ Yamaha ____________ Zenith ______________

REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER
25, 26, 37 15, 22, 10, 34 15, 22, 21, 32, 35 09, 10, 11 28, 04 04, 06, 24, 30 15, 41, 42 14, 04, 05, 30 04, 10, 24, 17, 18, 39, 40 02, 15, 22, 30 04, 44 05, 06 04, 05 04, 05, 06, 07, 33 01, 02, 10, 24 23, 31 14, 06, 11, 24 01, 02, 12, 13, 04, 05, 15 15, 29 27, 21 19, 15, 29, 30 16

REMOTE KEYPAD

TIPS ON IDENTIFYING YOUR VCR: If your VCR model does not have the CHANNEL UP function on its remote control, it cannot be identified using the SEARCH method of identifying. For such models, please try the DIRECT ENTRY method of identifying. Be Patient: a minute or two can seem a lot longer when youre waiting for something to happen, but the code should be identified within two minutes. Remember, it is only a one-time set-up. Be careful not to let the VCR scan more than five channels when the indicator starts to move up. If you continue holding down the DISPLAY and CH UP (8) after five channel scans, the proper remote code can be passed up, and the two minute identify cycle will have to be repeated. If a channel change does not occur on the VCR within two minutes, read the identifying instructions again and repeat the steps. Should a channel change still not occur the remote will not operate with the desired VCR. 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 converters remote code number before going through the direct code entry steps below. If this procedure does not identify your converter, use the Search method of identification (described in the next section).
32-40 25&27NS100/180 1.6/1/00, 2:13 PM
(1) Slide TV-CATV switch to CATV. (2) Press and hold down DISPLAY and CH DOWN (9) on your remote control. Then release both buttons. (3) Within ten seconds after releasing DISPLAY and CH DOWN (9), enter your converters twodigit code number using REMOTE KEYPAD (refer to list). The remote control is now ready to send commands to your converter. Some brands have more than one remote code listed due to changes in the remote codes from early to later model years. In such cases, you may have to try more than one code to find the code your converter accepts. NOTE: Depending on the model, year produced, brand, and type of CATV converter, some models may not be compatible with 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 cable converter to ON. (3) Stand at least six feet away from the converter. Point the remote towards the converter. Hold down the DISPLAY and CH UP (8) at the same time. KEEP HOLDING THE BUTTONS DOWN. (4) Watch the Channel Number indicator on the converter. Channel numbers will scan up when the converter has been identified. Release the DISPLAY and CH UP (8) as soon as the channel numbers start to scan up. The converters remote control code number has been identified, and the remote is ready to operate the converter. TIPS ON IDENTIFYING YOUR CABLE CONVERTER: Be Patient: a minute or two can seem a lot longer when youre waiting for something to happen, but the code should be identified within two minutes. Remember, it is only a one-time set-up. Be careful not to let the CATV converter scan more than five channels when the indicator starts to move up. If you continue holding down the DISPLAY and CH UP (8) after five channel scans, the proper remote code can be passed up, and the two minute identify cycle will have to be repeated. If a channel change does not occur on the cable converter within two minutes, read the identifying instructions again and repeat the steps. Should a channel change still not occur, the remote will not operate with the desired converter. CATV CONVERTER BRAND