Sharp 36C530 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

WeakPicture

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 38–40)

Check batteries of Remote Control.

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Slide CATV/DVD-TV/VCR Select

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Switch to TV position.

Are audio cables connected firmly?

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Check the volume level.

Is SPEAKER ON? See pages 12, 13.

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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

36C530 What is Energy Star First WarrantySecond Consumer Product Safety ACT Model No Serial NoImportant Safeguards Important Safeguards Before Operating Your Television Supplied AccessoriesAntenna Connections Outdoor Antenna Connection Combination VHF/UHF Antennas Separate VHF/UHF AntennaQuick Reference Control Operation To cancel EZ Setup VolumeExample Demo ModeAccessing the Main Menu screen without Remote Control Menu buttonSleep Timer LanguageVideo Adjust Description of Adjustment ItemsAudio Select If stereo sound is difficult to hearAudio Adjust Mode Data Closed CaptionMpaa 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 settingHow to set V-CHIP 1 Mpaa Rating TV Guidelines SelectDownloading V-CHIP data Mpaa TV GU I DE L I NES Activating the V-CHIP Block Secret No. again in this caseVOL k and CH a 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 32C53023-26 18/03, 444 PM Energy Save Set Up StartPress VOL k/lto access the CH Setting screen SET UP screen To start Mark to CH SettingSaving broadcast TV channels into memory To stopVOL l VOL kBlue Screen Automatically Press 0 and then To select the Personal Preference channelEither CH3 or CH4 to match the setting VCR or DVD Auto Input CH/Input ID ID Labeling the channel name Reset Resetting the ID toSelectable characters 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 VCRUsing the Audio Output Terminals Rear connection terminals of TVUsing your Remote with your TV Operation of Universal Remote ControlUniversal Remote Control Press Remote Keypad Direct Entry Method How to identify a VCR Power Remote Keypad Search MethodVCR Brand Remote Control Code Number Tips on identifying your VCRVCR Power How to identify a DVDDVD Brand Remote Control Code Number How to identify a cable converter Direct Entry Method Catv Converter Remote Control Brand Code NumberBefore Calling for Service Calling for ServiceSpecifications CatvPrimera 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 NotaAntes de llamar al servicio de reparaciones Solicitud de servicio técnicoLA Premiere LA Garantie Du modèle De sérieEnergy Star QU’EST-CE QUEC’EST Précautions Importantes Précautions Importantes Suite Référence rapide sur les commandes Avand d’appeler un réparateur Appel au service après-venteRemarque 32C53058-60 29/03, 245 PM Limited Warranty Consumer Limited WarrantySharp Electronics Corporation