Sharp 32C231 operation manual Important Safeguards

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued)

WARNING Ð FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the userÕs authority to operate this equipment.

PRODUCT DISPOSAL

This product utilizes a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) containing lead and tin-lead solder.

Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environment considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org

CAUTION: Do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other heavy items.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION: Please read all of these instructions before you operate your television and save these instructions for later use.

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this equipment, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

1.Unplug this television equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning.

2.Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

3.Do not use attachments not recommended by the television equipment manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

4.Do not use this television equipment near water Ñ for example, near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

5.Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The television equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the equipment. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the television equipment.

6.Television equipment and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the equipment and cart combination to

overturn.

7. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturerÕs instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.

8.Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To

insure reliable operation of the television equipment and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. This television equipment should not be placed in a built-in insulation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

9.The openings should never be covered with a cloth or other material, and the bottom openings should not be blocked by placing the television equipment on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This television equipment should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.

10.This television equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your television dealer or local power company.

For television equipment designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

11.As a safety feature, television equipment is equipped with a 2-wire polarized plug (one plug blade bigger than the other). The 2-wire polarized plug will fit only one way into the power outlet.

If the plug does not fit, ask your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not modify the plug and defeat this safety feature.

12.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this television equipment where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

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Contents 32C231 Model No Serial No First Ð WarrantySecond Ð Consumer Product Safety ACT What is Energy Star ¨Important Safeguards Important Safeguards Supplied Accessories Before Operating Your TelevisionAntenna Connections OUT Combination VHF/UHF Antennas Separate VHF/UHF Antenna¥ Part Names Quick Reference Control OperationStop Memorize the broadcasting channelsÒfrancais Frenchó StartMenu button Demo ModeAccessing the Main Menu screen without Remote Control ExampleLanguage Sleep Timer¥ Description of Adjustment Items Video AdjustMTS Stereo SAP Mono Òaudio AdjustóAudio Select ¥ If stereo sound is difficult to hearTreble Audio AdjustReset Treble Bass¥ How to set Closed Caption Mode DataClosed Caption ¥ Mpaa Rating Parent Control V-CHIP OperationChip Mpaa RatingExample 3 Resetting an Age Based setting Example 1.2 Age Based settingExample 2.1 Content Based setting Example 2.2 Content Based setting→ → TV Guidelines Downloading V-CHIP data Repeat steps 1 to 4 of 1 Mpaa Rating Secret No. again in this case ¥ Activating the V-CHIP BlockVOL +/CH UP Buttons Again¥ How to set View Timer Parent Control View TimerView Timer Status Select on to activate View TimerRepeat steps 1 to 4 of How to set VIEWTIMER. Press ¥ Notice of Remaining Viewing Time VOL +/CH UPEnergy Save To cancel EZ Setup Set UpPress VOL +/Ð to access the CH Setting screen SET UP screen To stop ÒCH Settingó¥ Saving broadcast TV channels into memory To startVOL + CH MemoryBlue Screen Automatically Auto Input Example labeling air channel 10 ÒTV12Ó Along with the channel number/input mode when the labeledCH/Input ID Channel is selectedReset Resetting the ID to Ò Ó ID Labeling the channel nameSelectable characters Screen Format Screen formatsTo be played back in the original high-density 169 format ¥ Connecting video equipment for playback of video material Using the Video and Audio Input TerminalsVCR ¥ To watch video material playbackCalling for Service Before Calling for ServiceSpecifications Segunda Ð Acta DE Seguridad DE Productos DE Consumidor Importante¡ de modelo ¡ de serie Primera Ð GARANTêAMedidas DE Seguridad Importantes Medidas DE Seguridad Importantes Continuaci-n ¥ Nombres de los componentes Referencia r‡pida de los controles de operaci-nAntes de llamar al servicio de reparaciones Solicitud de servicio tŽcnicoNota ¡ du modle ¡ de sŽrie LA Premiere Ð LA GarantieEnergy Star ¨ QUÕEST-CE Quecõest Informations Importantes Suite PRƒCAUTIONS Importantes Suite ¥ Nomenclature RŽfŽrence rapide sur les commandesAppel au service aprs-vente Avand dÕappeler un rŽparateurRemarque Consumer Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyDimension 140mm x 215mm Sharp Electronics Corporation