Sharp 25N S100, 27N S100, 27N S180, 25N S180 Before Calling for Service, Problem, Possible Remedy

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Before Calling for Service

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

QUICK SERVICE

PROBLEM

 

CHECK LIST

 

 

 

POSSIBLE REMEDY

Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.

Is TV plugged in? Power at outlet?

Is TV’s POWER button on?

Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?

If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.

Check for local interference or external electrical noise.

Turn off with POWER button and then turn it on after about a minute.

Adjust COLOR control.

Adjust PICTURE control.

Check external Video/Audio products: look for loose/broken connection leads. (Refer to page 32)

Check batteries of Remote Control.

Press CATV/TV Select Switch to TV position.

Are audio cables connected firmly? Check the volume level.

Is SPEAKER ON? See page 13.

Change Closed Caption mode to

“OFF”/ Energy Save mode to “OFF”.

Unplug the TV and plug it in again after two minutes.

NoPlaybackofVCRandDisk Player

NoPictureorSoundfromExternal Video/AudioProducts

RemoteControlDoesn’tWork

BarsonScreen

PictureDistorted

PictureRollsVertically

NoColor

PoorReceptiononSomeChannels

Weak Picture

LinesorStreaksinPicture

GhostsinPicture

PictureBlurred

SoundOK,PicturePoor

PictureOK,SoundPoor

NoPictureorSound

DarkandBlankPicture

ExternalElectricalNoiseInterfering withTV’sOperation

 

 

 

 

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NOTE:

When viewing in TEXT mode, if no TEXT broadcast is being received, the screen may become dark and blank. Should this occur, set the Closed Caption mode to “OFF”.

(Dark and Blank Picture)

Calling for Service

For location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicers, or to obtain product literature accessories, supplies, or customer assistance, please call 1-800-BE-SHARP.

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Contents 25N-S100 25N-S180 27N-S100 27N-S180 What is Energy Star First WarrantySecond Consumer Product Safety ACT Important InformationImportant Information Important Safeguards NEC National Electrical Code Before Operating Your Television Supplied AccessoriesPower LocationTV set Combination VHF/UHF Antenna ConnectionsAntennas 27N-S100, 27N-S180 Quick Reference Control Operation25N-S100, 25N-S180 Referencia rápida de los controles de operación NotaRéférence rapide sur les commandes RemarqueEZ Setup during First Power On To cancel EZ SetupDemo Mode LanguageTimer SET mode Sleep TimerVideo Adjust Description of Adjustment ItemsAudio Select MTS Multichannel TV SoundExample HOW to SET Closed CaptionClosed Caption If stereo sound is difficult to hearChip Mode DataParent Control V-CHIP Operation Mpaa RatingTV Parental Guidelines RatingExample 2.2 Content-Based setting Example 1.2 Age-Based settingExample 2.1 Content- Based setting Example 3 Reset an Age-Based settingHOW to SET V-CHIP Mpaa Rating TV Guidelines Repeat steps 1 3 of 1 Mpaa RatingActivate on to Turn on V-CHIP Block To change the V-CHIP Block setting. Secret No. is registered Additional mode Example Additional modeStatus ON/OFF setting of View Timer How to set View Timer Parent Control View TimerView Timer To change the View Timer settings. Secret No. is registered Energy Save Set Up EZ SetupChannel Setting Stop Saving broadcast TV channels into memoryStart Use CH UP 8 or Down 9 or Remote Blue ScreenYou can select your favorite channels easily By setting the Personal Preference channels in advancePersonal Preference To select the Personal Preference channel Universal Plus FunctionConnecting video device equipped with video output terminal Using the Video and Audio Input JacksConnecting video equipment for playback of video material VCRUsing the Audio Output Jacks 25N-S180 and 27N-S180 only To watch video material playbackUsing Your Remote With Your TV Operation of Remote ControlUniversal Remote Control Identifying Remote VCR and Cable TV ConvertersHOW to Identify a VCR To Identify Your VCR Search MethodVCR Brand Remote Control Code Number Tips on Identifying Your VCRTips on Identifying Your Cable Converter Catv Converter Remote Control Brand Code NumberTo Identify Your Cable Converter Search Method Problem Before Calling for ServiceCalling for Service Possible RemedyPosible Solución ProblemaAntes de llamar al servicio de reparaciones X X X X X X X XLimited Warranty Consumer Limited Warranty