Sharp 32C230 operation manual Before Calling for Service

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Before Calling for Service

Check these items and see if you can correct the trouble with a slight adjustment of the controls.

QUICK SERVICE

PROBLEM

NoPlaybackofVCRandDisc Player

NoPictureorSoundfrom ExternalVideo/AudioProducts

RemoteControlDoesn’tWork

PictureRollsVertically

PoorReceptiononSome Channels

LinesorStreaksinPicture

SoundOK,PicturePoor

PictureOK,SoundPoor

DarkandBlankPicture

ExternalElectricalNoise InterferingwithTV’sOperation

ColoronPartoftheScreen AppearsDistored

CHECK LIST

PictureDistorted

GhostsinPicture

NoPictureorSound

BarsonScreen

NoColor

Weak Picture

PictureBlurred

POSSIBLE REMEDY

Try a new channel, if OK, then there

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is a possible station trouble.

Is TV plugged in? Power at outlet?

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Is TV’s POWER button on?

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Is antenna connected to terminal on

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the back of the set?

If outside antenna is being used,

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check for broken wire.

Check for local interference or

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external electrical noise.

Turn off the POWER and then turn it

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on after about a minute.

Adjust COLOR control.

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Adjust PICTURE control.

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Check external Video/Audio products:

look for loose/broken connection

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leads. (Refer to pages 35–37)

Check batteries of Remote Control.

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Are audio cables connected firmly?

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Check the volume level.

Change Closed Caption mode to

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“OFF”/Energy Save mode to “OFF”.

Unplug the TV and plug it in again

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after 2 minutes or longer.

Note:

•If no TEXT broadcast is being received while viewing in the TEXT mode, the screen may become dark and blank for some programs. Should this occur, switch the Closed Caption mode to “OFF”.

(Dark and Blank Picture)

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.

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Dimension: 140mm x 215mm

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Contents 32C230 What is Energy Star First WarrantySecond Consumer Product Safety ACT Model No Serial NoImportant Safeguards Important Safeguards Antenna Connections Supplied AccessoriesBefore Operating Your Television Combination VHF/UHF Antennas Separate VHF/UHF Antenna OUTQuick Reference Control Operation Part NamesStop To cancel EZ SetupStart Example Demo ModeAccessing the Main Menu screen without Remote Control Menu buttonFrancais French Sleep TimerLanguage Video Adjust Description of Adjustment ItemsMTS Stereo SAP Mono Audio SelectIf stereo sound is difficult to hear Treble Bass Audio AdjustReset TrebleClosed Caption How to set Closed CaptionMode Data Mpaa Rating Parent Control V-CHIP OperationChip TV Parental GuidelinesExample 2.2 Content Based setting Example 1.2 Age Based settingExample 2.1 Content Based setting Example 3 Resetting an Age Based settingSee To change the V-CHIP Block after Registering a secret No. onTV Guidelines Downloading V-CHIP data Repeat steps 1 to 4 of 1 Mpaa Rating Activating the V-CHIP Block Secret No. again in this caseVOL +/CH UP Buttons Status Select on to activate View Timer Parent Control View TimerView Timer How to set View TimerOn and watch the remaining 1 hour of the Viewing Time VOL +/CH UP Energy Save Set Up Press VOL +/- to access the CH Setting screen SET UP screen To start CH SettingSaving broadcast TV channels into memory To stopCH Memory VOL +VOL Blue ScreenAutomatically Auto Input Channel is selected Example labeling air channel 10 TV12 Along with the channel number/input mode when the labeledCH/Input ID Selectable characters Reset Resetting the ID toID Labeling the channel name Screen formats Format of the picture can be adjusted to either of the twoScreen Format To be played back in the original high-density 169 formatUsing the Video and Audio Input Terminals Connecting video equipment for playback of video materialTo watch video material playback VCRBefore Calling for Service Calling for ServiceSpecifications Primera Garantía ImportanteDe modelo De serie Segunda Acta DE Seguridad DE Productos DE ConsumidorMedidas DE Seguridad Importantes Medidas DE Seguridad Importantes Continuación Referencia rápida de los controles de operación Nombres de los componentesNota Antes de llamar al servicio de reparacionesSolicitud de servicio técnico Energy Star QU’EST-CE QUEC’EST Du modèle De sérieLA Premiere LA Garantie Précautions Importantes Précautions Importantes Suite Référence rapide sur les commandes NomenclatureRemarque Appel au service après-venteAvand d’appeler un réparateur Limited Warranty Consumer Limited WarrantyDimension 140mm x 215mm Sharp Electronics Corporation