COLOR TELEVISION

MODEL

27C240

H OPERATION MANUAL H

CONTENTS

This operation manual includes basic operating instructions in Spanish and French.

SPANISH is on page 35???39. FRENCH is on page 40???44.

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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 INFORMATION

There are two important reasons for prompt warranty registration of your new SHARP television set. Use 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.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

WARNING: EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO WET LOCATIONS.

???Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer???s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.???

WARNING ??? FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user???s 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

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued)

CAUTION:

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

???To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flames on the top or near the TV set.

???To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this products to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product.

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 ??? 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 manufacturer???s 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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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)

13.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television equipment.

14.If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

15.For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the equipment due to lightning and power-line surges.

16.An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.

18.Never push objects of any kind into this television equipment through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the television equipment.

19.Do not attempt to service this television equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20.Unplug this television equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A.When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

B.If liquid has been spilled into the television equipment.

C.If the television equipment has been exposed to rain or water.

D.If the television equipment does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the television equipment to normal operation.

E.If the television equipment has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

F.When the television equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance ??? this indicates a need for service.

21.Upon completion of any service or repairs to this television equipment, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition.

22.When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

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Supplied Accessories

TV

Before Operating Your Television

Location

???For normal operation, your TV should be located in an area of the room where cool adequate ventilation is provided. Do not place the back of the television set in a place where free airflow will be restricted.

???Any magnetic force may disturb the color picture. Make sure that magnets, electric clocks, toys using magnets or any other magnetic substance, such as iron are kept well away from the TV set.

Power

Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Should it fail to fit, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the safety feature of the polarized plug.

Note:

???If the set is not going to be used for a long period, such as during a vacation, unplug the set from the wall outlet to economize power. (If the TV set is plugged in, a slight current still flows, even with the POWER BUTTON in the OFF position.)

???Lines and other noise may appear in TV broadcast images when an FM tuner or radio is located near the TV and both radio and TV broadcasts are being received. Should such noise appear, turn off the radio.

???If you are listening to an AM broadcast, turn the TV off. AM broadcast signals may not be received due to interference from the TV.

???Before using the television, prepare the Remote Control

To use the remote control, insert batteries first.

Inserting the batteries

Pull up

Battery

Cover

???With your thumbnail, pull up the slit as indicated by the arrow to remove the battery cover. Insert two batteries (size ???AA???). Be sure to match the battery m/, terminals with the m/, marks inside the compartment.

Antenna Connections

Antennas

???The antenna requirements for good color television reception are more important than those for black & white television reception. For this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is strongly recommended.

The following is a brief explanation of the type of connections that are provided with the various antenna systems:

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Antenna Connections (Continued)

OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION

???Refer to one of the following two diagrams when connecting to 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 ANT/CABLE terminal on the rear of the TV set.

REAR OF TV

F-type connector

When connecting the RF cable to the TV set, do not tighten F-type connector with tools.

If tools are used, it may cause damage to your TV set.

(The breaking of internal circuit, etc.)

75-ohm coaxial cable

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 TV???s channel keys.

???B??? position on the RF switch (not supplied) : You can view the scrambled channels via the converter/ descrambler using the converter???s channel keys.

RF switch (not supplied)

Note:

???Consult your SHARP Dealer or Service Center for the type of splitter, RF switch or combiner that might be required.

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Quick Reference Control Operation

Note:

???The TV set and remote control illustrations and the on-screen displays in this manual may differ from their actual appearance.

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EZ SETUP during First Use

Note:

???If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, please refer to pages 27???29 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.

???It may be difficult to PRESET when the broadcast signals are weak, the channel cycle frequency is incorrect or frequency jamming is occurring around the area. Please refer to pages 27???29 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING.

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Demo Mode

Accessing the MAIN MENU screen without Remote Control

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Language

???The language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can be set to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH.

(MAIN MENU screen)

(SET UP screen)

(LANGUAGE select screen)

6 Press MENU to exit.

Sleep Timer

???You can preset your television to turn off automatically in increments of 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.

???

???To turn off the SLEEP TIMER, repeat the above SLEEP TIMER steps and select ?????? ??? ??? M REMAIN??? during step 3.

???While SLEEP TIMER is active, the time remaining will be briefly displayed on-screen at regular intervals or when the Remote???s DISPLAY key is pressed twice. 5 minutes before the SLEEP TIMER turns off the TV, the screen prompts the time remaining for 4 seconds. The SLEEP TIMER shows a similar display for each remaining minute and a 10-second display right before shutting off the TV.

???If you turn the POWER OFF, the SLEEP TIMER will automatically reset.

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3 Press VOL k/lto access the PICTURE adjust screen.

P I C T UR E 5 0

??? +

(PICTURE adjust screen)

4 Press CH a/s to select the desired adjustment item. (Refer to the diagram below.)

PICTURE TINT COLOR BRIGHT

5 Press VOL k/lto adjust the setting.

P I C T UR E 2 7

??? +

VOL k

increases contrast

VOL l

decreases contrast

6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to adjust other settings.

7 Press MENU to exit.

Note:

??? VIDEO ADJUST setting, once set, is shared among AIR/CABLE, INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 modes.

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Audio Select

HMTS (Multichannel TV Sound)

This function allows reception of stereo or bilingual TV sound.

???You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available.

Stereo broadcasts

Live television broadcasts of sports, shows, concerts, etc. can be received in dynamic stereo sound. SAP broadcasts

Television broadcast can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound.

MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack. (Monaural or stereo where available.)

SAP sound: Second language, supplementary commentaries, etc. (SAP sound is monaural.)

???If stereo sound is difficult to hear.

You can obtain clearer sound by manually switching to fixed monaural mode.

(MAIN MENU screen)

3 Press VOL k/lto access the AUDIO SELECT screen.

A U D I O S E L E C T

M T S : S A P

???

(AUDIO SELECT screen)

5 Press MENU to exit.

???Once MONO mode is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo broadcast. You must switch the mode back to STEREO if you want to hear stereo sound again.

???Selecting MTS while receiving video signals from INPUT terminals does not change the type of sound; in this case, sound is determined by the video source.

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Closed Caption

3 Press VOL k/lto access the CLOSED CAPTION setting screen.

C L OS E D C A P T I ON

(CLOSED CAPTION setting screen)

4 Press CH a/s to move the ??? ??? mark to either ???MODE??? or ???DATA???.

C L OS E D C A P T I ON

5 Press VOL k/lto change the CLOSED CAPTION setting.

6 Press MENU to exit.

Note:

???If a broadcast contains 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 TV.

???If any button is pressed to call up the ON SCREEN DISPLAY while viewing a CLOSED CAPTION broadcast, the closed captions will disappear momentarily.

???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???. 3

Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation)

H 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 program???s 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

Note:

??? MPAA RATING is only age-based.

[2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES

V : Content Rating can be set.

l : Content Rating cannot be set (not normally broadcast by TV station).

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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)

Note:

???Content ratings can be modified but only in the combinations indicated by V in the table on page 14.

???Changing a lower age rating???s content setting to ???BLOCK??? automatically changes the same higher age rating???s content setting to ???BLOCK??? regardless of their previous settings.

???Changing a lower rating???s ???AGE??? setting to ???BLOCK??? automatically changes all higher ratings to ???BLOCK??? regardless of their previous settings.

???For ???TV-Y7???, ???TV-PG???, ???TV-14??? and ???TV-MA???, if you clear the V in the ???AGE??? box (unblock) you can still change settings based on content.

???Clearing a higher rating???s age or content setting will not clear lower settings. Make sure that all undesired boxes are blocked.

[3] ADDITIONAL MODE

Besides ???MPAA RATINGS??? and ???TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES???, new ratings system???s data can be

downloaded when they become available. (See page 19.)

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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)

8 Enter a 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.

9 When done, press MENU to exit.

Note:

???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.

(V-CHIP select screen)

Note:

??? If SECRET No. is not set, enter a SECRET No. as show in steps 7 and 8 of [1] MPAA RATING.

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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)

DOWNLOAD : OFF

STATUS : OFF

3 Press VOL k/lto select ???DOWNLOAD : ON???.

MPAA

TV GU I DEL I NES

DOWNLOAD : ON

STATUS : OFF

??? If SECRET No. is already set, skip to step 6.

5 Enter a 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.

NOW DOWNLOADI NG

V???CH I P DATA

(DOWNLOAD screen)

2 The DOWNLOAD screen will disappear, once downloading is finished.

Note:

??? DOWNLOAD will not start, if you are not watching a program containing ???new rating system data???.

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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)

??? How to set additional rating mode (Example)

Once downloading is complete, you can set the blocking pattern as follows.

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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)

??? Activating the V-CHIP BLOCK

??? If SECRET No. is already set, skip to step 5.

4 Enter a 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.

5 Press MENU and the secret No. will be registered.

???To temporarily cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK

??? ???V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED??? will not be displayed if STATUS is not configured to ???ON???.

2 Press MENU, then ???INPUT SECRET No.??? will be displayed.

??? If you turn the power ON from OFF, the V-CHIP BLOCK will be activated again.

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Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued)

??? To change the V-CHIP BLOCK after registering a secret No.

1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING, then ???INPUT SECRET No.??? will be displayed.

???If you forget or need to change your secret No., clear the original secret No. and set up a new one.

1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING, or 1 to 2 of To temporarily cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK, then ???INPUT SECRET No.??? will be displayed.

3 Press the MENU button twice to exit.

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Parent Control (VIEW TIMER)

HVIEW 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.

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Example:

Note:

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Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued)

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3 Press VOL k/lto access the ENERGY SAVE select screen.

E N E RGY S AV E : O F F

(ENERGY SAVE select screen)

4 Press VOL k/lto select ???ON???.

E N E RGY S AV E : O N

5 Press MENU to exit.

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Set Up

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Set Up (Continued)

HChannel Setting

If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channel.

???

(SET UP screen)

5 Press VOL k/lto access the CH SETTING screen.

E Z S E T U P

A I R / C A B L E

CH S E A RCH

CH MEMOR Y

(CH SETTING screen)

7 Press CH a/s to move the ??? ??? mark to the desired mode.

(AIR/CABLE screen)

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Set Up (Continued)

???Saving broadcast TV channels into memory

Press VOL k. The tuner will search through

all available channels in your area and add (CH SEARCH screen) them into the TV memory.

???If you press VOL kagain while in the CH SEARCH mode, auto- program will start again, and the previously memorized channels will be lost.

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

3 Press VOL k/lto access the CH SETTING screen.

(CH SETTING screen)

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Set Up (Continued)

6 Press VOL k to add a channel to the TV memory or press VOL lto erase a channel from the TV memory.

7 Press MENU to exit.

H BLUE SCREEN

Automatically turns the screen blue if a broadcast signal is not received.

3 Press VOL k/lto access the SET UP screen.

B L U E S C R E E N

(BLUE SCREEN select screen)

5 Press VOL k/lto select ???ON???.

B L U E S CR E E N : ON

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Set Up (Continued)

6 Press MENU to exit.

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 INPUT 1or 2 is selected, the BLUE SCREEN will not be shown even if the BLUE SCREEN is turned on.

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Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals

???Connecting video equipment for playback of video material.

???To view video material from external video equipment, make sure to connect the equipment properly to the input terminals on the TV set.

Connecting video device equipped with video output terminals

CONNECTIONS

To AUDIO OUTPUT (R)

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Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals (Continued)

Notes:

???The IN 1 S-VIDEO terminal is used to obtain a higher quality image by importing image signals. separated into color and brightness signals.

???The S-VIDEO terminal is for the video image only. To receive an audio signal, connect the audio cable to the IN 1 AUDIO terminals (left and right).

To AUDIO OUTPUT (L)

To AUDIO OUTPUT (R)

???To watch video material playback

???Press the Remote???s INPUT button to select the VIDEO INPUT mode for the video equipment you wish to play.

???The external VIDEO INPUT mode will change as follows each time the INPUT button is pressed.

???INPUT mode can be selected by pressing either the CH a on the TV remote control when the TV is set to the highest channel stored in memory, or by pressing the CH s when it is set to the lowest channel.

Note:

???When connecting video or audio equipment to the television, be sure that the power is turned off in order to prevent damage to either the television or the equipment being connected.

???The S-Video terminal has priority over the VIDEO terminal (IN 1).When you wish to use video equipment connected to the VIDEO terminal (IN 1), unplug equipment connected to the S-VIDEO terminal.

???It is the intent of SHARP that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright law of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

???For detailed information on the connection and use of auxiliary equipment, refer to the instruction manuals of the equipment being used.

???2The connection cables/cords can be obtained from your local video store.3

Before Calling for Service

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

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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Specifications

??? Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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(ESPA??OL)

Lea estas instrucciones cuidadosamente y cons??rvelas a la mano para consultarlas en el futuro.

INFORMACI??N IMPORTANTE

Existen dos razones importantes para registrar dentro del plazo l??mite la garant??a de su nuevo televisor SHARP, mediante la TARJETA DE REGISTRO incluida con el aparato.

PRIMERA ??? GARANT??A

Garantiza al cliente la recepci??n inmediata de todas las prestaciones de consumidor en cuanto a piezas, servicio t??cnico y mano de obra aplicable a su adquisici??n.

SEGUNDA ??? ACTA DE SEGURIDAD DE PRODUCTOS DE CONSUMIDOR

Con el fin de garantizar al cliente la recepci??n puntual de cualquier notificaci??n de seguridad sobre inspecci??n, modificaci??n o cancelaci??n que se le pueda solicitar a SHARP bajo el Acta de seguridad de productos de consumidor de 1972. LEA CUIDADOSAMENTE LA CL??USULA ???GARANT??A LIMITADA??? DE LA ??LTIMA P??GINA.

ADVERTENCIA :PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O DESCARGA

EL??CTRICA, NO EXPONGA ESTE APARATO A LA HUMEDAD.

???Nota para el instalador del sistema de TV por cable: Esta nota tiene el prop??sito de llamar la atenci??n del instalador del sistema de cable acerca del Art??culo 820-40 del C??digo El??ctrico Nacional, que contiene las directrices para la puesta a tierra y, en particular, especifica que el cable de puesta a tierra debe estar conectado al sistema de puesta a tierra del edificio lo m??s cerca a la entrada del cable.???

ADVERTENCIA - Las Normas de la FCC establecen que cualquier cambio o modificaci??n no autorizada que se realice en este equipo y que no est?? expresamente aprobado por el fabricante podr??a anular la autoridad del usuario para utilizar este equipo.

DESECHO DEL PRODUCTO

Este producto utiliza un Tubo de rayos cat??dicos (TRC) que contiene soldadura de esta??o y plomo. El desecho de estos materiales deber?? ser considerando regulaciones ambientales. Para obtener informaci??n sobre el desecho o el reciclado, p??ngase en contacto con las autoridades locales o con Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org

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INFORMACI??N IMPORTANTE (Continuaci??n)

PRECAUCI??N:

???No coloque el cable de alimentaci??n de CA debajo del televisor u otro elemento pesado.

???Para impedir un incendio, no ponga nunca ning??n tipo de vela o llama al descubierto encima o cerca del televisor.

???Para impedir un incendio o una descarga el??ctrica, no exponga este aparato al goteo ni a las salpicaduras. Tampoco deber??n ponerse encima de los productos objetos llenos de l??quidos como, por ejemplo, floreros.

MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES

PRECAUCI??N :Lea por favor todas estas instrucciones antes de poner en funcionamiento su televisor, y gu??rdelas para poder utilizarlas en el futuro.

La energ??a el??ctrica permite realizar muchas funciones ??tiles. Este aparato ha sido dise??ado y fabricado para garantizar su seguridad f??sica. Sin embargo, UNA UTILIZACI??N INAPROPIADA PODR??A SER LA CAUSA DE DESCARGAS EL??CTRICAS O INCENDIOS. Para mantener el buen funcionamiento de este equipo y evitar problemas, siga las normas b??sicas indicadas a continuaci??n cuando lo instale, utilice o repare.

1.Desenchufe el televisor del tomacorriente antes de limpiarlo.

2.No utilice l??quidos ni aerosoles de limpieza. Para limpiar el televisor utilice un pa??o h??medo.

3.No utilice accesorios que no los recomiende el fabricante del televisor porque podr??an causar peligros.

4.No utilice el televisor cerca del agua ??? por ejemplo, cerca de una ba??era, lavado, fregadero o lavadora, en un s??tano h??medo, cerca de una piscina, etc.

5.No utilice este televisor sobre un carrito, un soporte o una mesa inestables. El televisor podr??a caerse causando ser??as heridas a ni??os o adultos, y, por supuesto, el aparato se estropear??a. Ponga el televisor solamente sobre un carrito o soporte recomendado por el fabricante, o vendido junto con

el televisor.

6. La combinaci??n de carrito y televisor debe moverse con mucho cuidado. Las paradas r??pidas, la fuerza excesiva y las superficies irregulares pueden ser la causa de que la combinaci??n de televisor y carrito se volteen.

7.Cuando instale el televisor en una pared o en una estanter??a siga las instrucciones del fabricante, y utilice el kit de montaje aprobado por el fabricante.

8.Las ranuras y aberturas de la caja y del panel posterior o inferior sirven para la ventilaci??n del aparato, para que ??ste funcione bien y para evitar que se caliente. Estas aberturas no deben taparse nunca. Este televisor no debe colocarse en un lugar cerrado (como un estante para libros) si ??ste no dispone de la ventilaci??n apropiada.

9.Las aberturas no deben taparse nunca con un pa??o u otro material; y las aberturas del panel inferior no deben taparse tampoco colocando el televisor sobre una cama, sof??, alfombra u otra superficie similar. Este televisor no debe ponerse nunca cerca o encima de un radiador u otro aparato que produzca calor.

10.Este televisor s??lo debe funcionar con la fuente de corriente indicada en la etiqueta del fabricante. Si no est?? seguro acerca del tipo de corriente de su hogar, p??ngase en contacto con el concesionario de quien adquiri?? el televisor o con la compa????a el??ctrica local.

En el caso de equipos de televisi??n dise??ados para funcionar con bater??as, consulte las instrucciones de uso.

11.Como medida de seguridad, el equipo de televisi??n est?? equipado con un enchufe polarizado de dos hilos. El enchufe polarizado de dos hilos solamente calza de una sola manera en el tomacorriente.

Si el enchufe no entra en el tomacorriente, p??dale a un electricista que le coloque un tomacorriente nuevo. No modifique el enchufe porque anular?? esta caracter??stica de seguridad.

12.No permita que se apoye nada sobre el cable de alimentaci??n. No ponga este televisor donde el cable pueda ser deformado por personas que caminen sobre ??l.

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MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES (Continuaci??n)

13.Cumpla con todos los avisos y las instrucciones marcados en el televisor.

14.Si se conecta una antena exterior al televisor, aseg??rese de que el sistema de antena est?? conectado a tierra para obtener cierta protecci??n ante los aumentos de voltaje y la acumulaci??n de cargas est??ticas. La secci??n 810 del C??digo El??ctrico Nacional ofrece informaci??n relacionada con la conexi??n a tierra correcta del poste y la estructura de apoyo, la conexi??n a tierra del cable de entrada a una unidad de descarga, el tama??o de los conductores de conexi??n a tierra, la ubicaci??n de la unidad de descarga de antena, la conexi??n a los electrodos de conexi??n a tierra, y los requisitos para el electrodo de conexi??n a tierra.

15.Para proteger a??n m??s este televisor durante tormentas el??ctricas o cuando se deje sin atender y sin utilizar durante largos periodos de tiempo, desenchufe el cable de alimentaci??n del tomacorriente y desconecte la antena. Esto evitar?? que el aparato pueda estropearse debido a los rel??mpagos y la sobretensi??n en la l??nea de alimentaci??n.

16.Un sistema de antena exterior no debe ubicarse cerca de l??neas de alimentaci??n elevadas, ni cerca de luces el??ctricas o circuitos de alimentaci??n.Tampoco debe ubicarse donde pueda caer sobre tales l??neas o circuitos de alimentaci??n. Cuando instale un sistema de antena exterior, tenga much??simo cuidado para no tocar las l??neas o circuitos de alimentaci??n porque el contacto podr??a causar un accidente mortal.

17.No sobrecargue los tomacorrientes ni los cables de extensi??n porque esto podr??a causar un incendio o descarga el??ctrica.

18.No meta nunca ning??n objeto en el interior del televisor porque podr??a tocar piezas con alta tensi??n o causar un cortocircuito con otras piezas causando un incendio o descarga el??ctrica. No derrame nunca ning??n tipo de l??quido sobre el televisor.

19.No trate de reparar el televisor usted mismo porque al abrir o quitar las tapas podr??a exponerse a una descarga de tensi??n u otros peligros. Las reparaciones debe realizarlas el personal de servicio CALIFICADO.

20.Desenchufe este televisor del tomacorriente y solicite el servicio de un t??cnico calificado cuando se produzcan las condiciones siguientes:

A.Cuando el cable de la alimentaci??n o el enchufe est??n estropeados.

B.Cuando haya derramado un l??quido sobre el televisor.

C.Si el televisor ha quedado expuesto a la lluvia o al agua.

D.Si el televisor no funciona normalmente siguiendo las instrucciones de utilizaci??n. Ajuste solamente los controles indicados en las instrucciones de utilizaci??n. Un ajuste inadecuado de otros controles podr??a estropear el aparato y, entonces, ser??a necesario acudir a un t??cnico CALIFICADO para que ??ste lo repare y lo devuelva a su condici??n normal.

E.Si el televisor se ha ca??do o la caja se ha estropeado.

F.Cuando las prestaciones del televisor cambien considerablemente ser?? necesario llamar al servicio de reparaciones.

21.Al finalizar cualquier servicio o reparaci??n de este televisor, pida al t??cnico de servicio que realice comprobaciones de seguridad rutinarias para determinar si el televisor puede funcionar sin causar ning??n problema.

22.Cuando sea necesario cambiar piezas, cerci??rese de que el t??cnico de servicio utiliza las piezas de CAMBIO especificadas por el fabricante, aquellas que tengan las mismas caracter??sticas que las piezas originales. Las piezas de recambio no autorizadas pueden causar incendios, descargas el??ctricas u

Referencia r??pida de los controles de operaci??n

Nota:

???Las ilustraciones del televisor y del mando a distancia, y las indicaciones en pantalla, de este manual pueden diferir de su aspecto real.

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Antes de llamar al servicio de reparaciones

Verifique estos puntos para ver si usted mismo puede solucionar el problema.

Nota:

???Cuando se ve en modo TEXTO sin recibir emisiones de TEXTO, la pantalla puede ponerse en blanco y negro. Si ocurriera esto, ponga el modo CLOSED CAPTION en OFF.

(Imagen oscura y en blanco)

Solicitud de servicio t??cnico

Para la localizaci??n del Servicio T??cnico Autorizado de Sharp m??s pr??ximo o para conseguir material de informaci??n, repuestos o asistencia t??cnica, llame a 1-800-BE-SHARP.

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(FRAN??AIS)

Lisez attentivement ces instructions et gardez-les ?? proximit?? pour toute r??f??rence ult??rieure.

INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES

Deux raisons importantes d???enregistrer rapidement la garantie de votre nouveau t??l??viseur SHARP ?? l???aide de la carte d???enregistrement (REGISTRATION CARD) incluse dans le colis :

LA PREMIERE ??? LA GARANTIE

Gr??ce ?? elle, vous obtiendrez imm??diatement les avantages client concernant la garantie des pi??ces, du service et des travaux applicable ?? votre achat.

LA DEUXIEME ??? LA LOI SUR LA SECURITE DU PRODUIT DE CONSOMMATION (CONSUMER

PRODUCT SAFETY ACT)

Gr??ce ?? elle, vous recevrez rapidement un avis de s??curit?? lors du contr??le, de la modification ou du rappel de votre produit que SHARP peut ??tre amen?? ?? fournir conform??ment ?? la loi de 1972 sur la s??curit?? du produit de consommation.

LISEZ ATTENTIVEMENT LE PARAGRAPHE ??GARANTIE LIMITEE?? DE LA DERNI??RE PAGE.

AVERTISSEMENT: POUR REDUIRE LE RISQUE D???INCENDIE OU D???ELECTROCUTION,

N???EXPOSEZ PAS CET EQUIPEMENT A DES ENDROITS TRES HUMIDES.

???Note ?? l???intention de l???installateur du syst??me CATV : Ce rappel est fourni afin d???attirer l???attention de l???installateur de syst??me CATV sur l???article 820-40 du National Electrical Code qui indique les r??gles de mise ?? la terre appropri??e et, en particulier, sp??cifie que la ligne de terre doit ??tre connect??e au r??seau commun de mise ?? la terre du b??timent, au point le plus proche possible de la source.???

AVERTISSEMENT - Les r??glementations FCC ??tablissent que des changements ou des modifications non autoris??s sur cet ??quipement et non approuv??s express??ment par le fabricant peuvent annuler tout pouvoir de l???utilisateur sur le fonctionnement de cet ??quipement.

MISE AU REBUT DU PRODUIT

Ce produit utilise un tube ?? rayons cathodiques (TRC) contenant du plomb ?? braser et du brasage tendre. La mise au rebut de ces mati??res peut ??tre r??glement??e pour des raisons environnementales. Pour toute information sur la mise au rebut ou le recyclage, contactez les autorit??s locales ou les pr??cautions importantes pr??conis??es par la soci??t?? Electronics Industries Alliance sur : www.eiae.org.

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INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES (Suite)

ATTENTION:

???Ne placez pas le cordon d???alimentation sous le t??l??viseur ou sous tout autre objet lourd.

???Ne placez pas de bougies ni de flammes nues sur le t??l??viseur ou ?? sa proximit??, afin d?????viter les incendies.

???Veillez ?? ne pas ??clabousser ni faire tomber de l???eau sur ces appareils afin d?????viter les incendies ou les ??lectrocutions. Ne placez jamais d???objets remplis de liquide, comme des vases, sur ces appareils.

PR??CAUTIONS IMPORTANTES

ATTENTION :Veuillez lire toutes ces instructions avant d???utiliser votre t??l??vision et conservez- les pour un usage ult??rieur.

L?????nergie ??lectrique peut ex??cuter de nombreuses fonctions utiles. Cet appareil a ??t?? con??u et fabriqu?? de fa??on ?? garantir votre enti??re s??curit??. CEPENDANT, TOUTE UTILISATION INADEQUATE PEUT ENTRAINER DES RISQUES D???ELECTROCUTION OU D???INCENDIE. Afin de ne pas d??truire les protections int??gr??es ?? cet appareil, respectez les r??gles de base suivantes pour son installation, son utilisation et sa maintenance.

1.D??branchez la t??l??vision avant de la nettoyer.

2.N???utilisez pas de nettoyants liquides ou d???a??rosols et utilisez un chiffon humide.

3.N???utilisez pas d???accessoires d??conseill??s par le fabricant de mat??riel vid??o, car ils impliquent des risques.

4.N???utilisez pas cette t??l??vision ?? proximit?? d???eau ??? par exemple, pr??s d???une baignoire, d???un lavabo, d???un ??vier ou d???un bac ?? laver, dans une cave humide ou pr??s d???une piscine, etc.

5.Ne placez pas cet ??quipement sur un chariot, un support ou une table instable. La t??l??vision peut tomber et provoquer de graves l??sions ?? toute personne et causer de s??rieux dommages ?? l?????quipement. Utilisez uniquement un support ou un chariot recommand?? par le fabricant ou vendu avec la

t??l??vision.

6. L???ensemble t??l??vision-chariot doit ??tre d??plac?? d??licatement. Les arr??ts brusques, une force excessive et des surfaces in??gales peuvent renverser l???ensemble.

7. L???installation au mur ou sur une tablette doit ??tre r??alis??e conform??ment aux instructions du fabricant et ?? l???aide d???un kit de montage approuv?? par ce dernier.

8.Les fentes et les ouvertures du ch??ssis ?? l???arri??re ou dans la partie inf??rieure sont pr??vus pour la ventilation. Pour garantir un fonctionnement fiable de la t??l??vision et pour la prot??ger de toute surchauffe, ces ouvertures ne doivent ??tre ni obtur??es, ni recouvertes. La t??l??vision ne doit pas ??tre plac??e dans un endroit encastr?? tel qu???une biblioth??que, sauf si une ventilation ad??quate est pr??vue.

9.Les ouvertures ne doivent jamais ??tre recouvertes par un chiffon ou autre et celles de la partie inf??rieure ne doivent jamais ??tre obtur??es si vous placez la t??l??vision sur un lit, un sofa, un tapis ou toute surface similaire. Cette t??l??vision ne doit ??tre plac??e ni ?? proximit?? d???un radiateur ou d???un registre de chaleur, ni dessus.

10.Cette t??l??vision doit ??tre aliment??e uniquement par le type d???alimentation ??lectrique indiqu?? sur l?????tiquette. Si vous n?????tes pas s??r du type d???alimentation de votre domicile, consultez votre revendeur de t??l??vision ou la compagnie d?????lectricit?? locale (EDF en France).

Pour la t??l??vision con??ue pour fonctionner sur batterie, reportez-vous au mode d???emploi.

11.Du point de vue de la s??curit??, la t??l??vision est ??quip??e d???une fiche polaris??e ?? 2 fils (une lame plus importante que l???autre). La fiche polaris??e ?? 2 fils ne p??n??tre dans la prise ??lectrique que dans un seul sens.

Si la fiche ne correspond pas ?? la prise, demandez ?? votre ??lectricien de remplacer la prise, elle doit ??tre obsol??te. Ne modifiez pas la fiche et ne d??sactivez pas cette fonction de s??curit??.

12.Ne posez rien sur le cordon d???alimentation. Ne placez pas la t??l??vision dans un emplacement o?? le cordon d???alimentation est susceptible d?????tre endommag?? par le passage r??p??t?? de personnes.

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13.Respectez tous les avertissements et instructions mentionn??s sur la t??l??vision.

14.Si une antenne ext??rieure est raccord??e ?? la t??l??vision, veillez ?? ce que le syst??me d???antenne soit reli?? ?? la terre de fa??on ?? fournir une protection vis-??-vis des pouss??es de tension et des charges ??lectrostatiques accumul??es. La section 810 du National Electrical Code fournit des informations relatives ?? une mise ?? la terre correcte de la potence et de la structure portante, ?? une mise ?? la terre du fil d???entr??e ?? une unit?? de d??charge d???antenne, aux dimensions des conducteurs de terre, ?? l???emplacement de l???unit?? de d??charge d???antenne, au raccordement des prises de terre ainsi qu????? leurs exigences.

EXEMPLE DE MISE ?? LA TERRE D???UNE ANTENNE

SELON LE CODE NATIONAL DE L?????LECTRICIT??

15.Pour tout ajout de protection ?? votre t??l??vision en cas de foudre ou lorsque elle reste en veille et inutilis??e pendant de longues p??riodes, d??branchez-la et d??connectez l???antenne.Vous ??viterez ainsi des dommages

??votre ??quipement suite ?? la foudre et des pouss??es de tension.

16.Un syst??me d???antenne ext??rieure ne doit pas ??tre situ?? ?? proximit?? de lignes a??riennes ou d???autres groupes ??lectrog??nes ou circuits ??lectriques ou dans des emplacements o?? l???antenne pourrait tomber sur ce type de lignes ou circuits. Lors de l???installation d???un syst??me d???antenne ext??rieure, faites extr??mement attention ?? ne pas entrer en contact avec ces lignes ou circuits, car cela pourrait vous ??tre fatal.

17.Ne surchargez pas les prises et les prolongateurs de ligne afin d?????viter tout risque d???incendie ou d?????lectrocution.

18.N???introduisez jamais d???objets ?? travers les fentes du ch??ssis, car ils pourraient entrer en contact avec des points de tension dangereux ou des pi??ces court-circuit??es et provoquer ainsi un incendie ou une ??lectrocution. Ne r??pandez jamais de liquides sur la t??l??vision.

19.N???essayez pas de r??parer vous-m??me votre t??l??vision. L???ouverture ou le retrait des capots peut vous exposer ?? une tension dangereuse ou ?? d???autres risques. Confiez toutes les op??rations de maintenance

??un personnel qualifi??.

20.Lorsque vous ??tes confront?? aux situations suivantes, d??branchez la t??l??vision et confiez toutes les op??rations de maintenance ?? un personnel qualifi?? :

A.lorsque le cordon d???alimentation ou la fiche est endommag?? ou effiloch?? ;

B.si du liquide a ??t?? r??pandu sur/dans la t??l??vision ;

C.si la t??l??vision a ??t?? expos??e ?? la pluie ou ?? l???eau ;

D.si la t??l??vision ne fonctionne pas normalement m??me en respectant le mode d???emploi. R??glez uniquement les commandes abord??es par le mode d???emploi. Des r??glages inappropri??s d???autres commandes peuvent occasionner des dommages et n??cessiteront ensuite, dans la plupart des cas, une intervention plus importante d???un technicien qualifi?? pour que la t??l??vision fonctionne normalement ;

E.si la t??l??vision a ??t?? renvers??e ou que le ch??ssis est endommag?? ;

F.lorsque la t??l??vision pr??sente une alt??ration visible des performances ??? cela indique un besoin de maintenance.

21.Pour toute maintenance ou r??paration de la t??l??vision, demandez au technicien de r??aliser des contr??les de s??curit?? classiques afin de d??terminer si la t??l??vision est en bon ??tat de marche.

22.Lorsqu???un remplacement de pi??ces se r??v??le n??cessaire, veillez ?? ce que le technicien utilise des pi??ces de rechange sp??cifi??es par le fabricant et qu???elles aient les m??mes caract??ristiques que la pi??ce d???origine. Des remplacements non autoris??s peuvent occasionner un incendie, une ??lectrocution ou d???autres risques.

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R??f??rence rapide sur les commandes

Remarque:

???Les illustrations du t??l??viseur et de la t??l??commande ainsi que les affichages ?? l?????cran dans ce mode d???emploi diff??rent de la r??alit??.

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Avant d???appeler un r??parateur

V??rifier les points suivants afin de d??terminer s???il est possible de rem??dier au probl??me par un simple r??glage des commandes.

Remarque:

???En mode TEXTE, s???il n???y a pas d?????mission TEXTE ?? recevoir, l?????cran du t??l??viseur pourrait ??tre sombre et vide. Dans ce cas, placer le mode Sous-titrage hors service.

(Image sombre et vide)

Appel au service apr??s-vente

Pour conna??tre l???emplacement du centre de service apr??s-vente agr???? Sharp le plus proche ou pour obtenir de la documentation sur les produits, des accessoires, des consommables ou une aide au consommateur, appelez le 1-800-BE-SHARP.

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Limited Warranty

CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the ???Product???), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.

This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction.

In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer.

The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on behalf of Sharp.

The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so that above exclusion may not apply to you.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS

WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

TO OBTAIN ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP OR VISIT www.sharpusa.com

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