Page 2 - IMPORTANT; IMPORTANT INFORMATION; FIRST – WARRANTY
2 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm 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 passedthrough the most ...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
3 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm IMPORTANT INFORMATION (Continued) WARNING – FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment notexpressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate thisequipment. PRODUCT DISPOSAL This product utilizes a C...
Page 5 - Supplied Accessories; Antennas; Antenna Connections
5 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm 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. ...
Page 6 - OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION; NOTICE
6 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm OUT A IN B 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...
Page 7 - To open the door; Using the projection, lower the door until closed.; Rear Panel; Part Names; Front Panel
7 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm Quick Reference Control Operation 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. • The TV set illustrations on this page and after are those of 32F640....
Page 8 - Quick Reference Control Operation; Quick Reference Control Operation (Continued); Basic Remote Control Functions
8 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm Quick Reference Control Operation • Part Names Quick Reference Control Operation (Continued) Note: • The LIGHT button on the Remote Control glows in the dark. To use the glow-in-the-dark display on the remote control, place it under a fluorescent light or other lighting. •...
Page 9 - EZ SETUP during First Use
9 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm • When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automaticallymemorize the broadcasting channels.Please perform the following instructions before pressing thePOWER button.(1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5)(2) Connect the antenna cable to th...
Page 11 - Sleep Timer; DISPLAY; Language
11 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm • The language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can be set to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a / s to move the “ E ” mark to “SET UP”. 3 Press VOL k / l to access the SET UP screen, then press CH a / s to move the “ E ” mark to...
Page 12 - Description of Adjustment Items; Video Adjust
12 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm • Description of Adjustment Items 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a / s to move the “ E ” mark to “VIDEO ADJUST”. 3 Press VOL k / l to access the PICTURE adjust screen. 4 Press CH a / s to select the desired adjustment item. (Refer to the diagram be...
Page 13 - Audio Select
13 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm H MTS (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 broadcastsLive television broadcasts of sports, shows, concerts, etc. can be received in dynamic stereo...
Page 15 - Closed Caption
15 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm • How to set CLOSED CAPTION • Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. “Closed Caption” is a system which allows conversations, narration, and soundeffects in TV programs and home videos to appear as captions on theTV screen (see the illustration). • No...
Page 16 - MPAA RATING
16 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm 1. User setting 2. Block table PG age based not toblocknot toblockSelectblockauto-blockauto-blockauto-block G G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X – – – – – – – – – – BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK PG-13 R NC-17 X 1. User setting 2. Block table PG age based not toblocknot toblocknot toblockSelec...
Page 17 - Example 3 : Resetting an Age Based setting
17 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm Parent Control (V-CHIP Operation) (Continued) • TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example) Example 1.1 : Age Based setting Clear V s (block) from each "AGE" box for all ratings. This will automatically unblock everything. Example 1.2 : Age Based setting For “TV-G” put a V in...
Page 20 - Downloading V-CHIP data
20 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm [3] Downloading additional rating mode There will be an additional new rating system. In that case,please set up as follows. Subsequently the new rating systemwill set up automatically. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING . 2 Press CH a / s to move the “ E ” mark to “...
Page 21 - How to set additional rating mode (Example)
21 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm 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. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of [1] MPAA RATING . 2 Press CH a / s to move the “ E ” mark to “Cdn. English Rating...
Page 23 - To
23 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm • 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. 2 Enter the 4-digit secret No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD and the V-CHIP select screen will be displayed. Set V-CHIP BLOCKagain. •...
Page 24 - STATUS (Select ON to activate VIEW TIMER)
24 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm H VIEW TIMERThis 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. VIEWING TIME (an accumulative timer: counts only the timeduration while the TV power is on.) • VIEW...
Page 25 - Press; To change the VIEW TIMER setting after registering a secret No.
25 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) 9 Enter a 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD . 10 Press MENU to exit. Example: • To restrict anybody from watching the TV for more than 5 hours, after watching the TV for 2 hours, your settings would look like the one on ther...
Page 26 - Repeat steps 1 to 4 of; How to set VIEW TIMER; and “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed.; VO L; a n d; C H; o n t h e T V s e t
26 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm Parent Control (VIEW TIMER) (Continued) • To cancel the VIEW TIMER setting or change the secret No. (ifyou forget the SECRET No.) 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of How to set VIEW TIMER . Press VOL k / l , and “INPUT SECRET No.” will be displayed. 2 P r e s s a n d h o l d b o t h ...
Page 27 - Energy Save
27 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm Energy Save • This feature lets you lower the power consumption of your TVset which in turn saves you money and minimizes the impact onthe environment. When this feature is turned on, it reduces thebrightness of the TV to a level that consumes approximately 20percent less ...
Page 28 - Set Up
28 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm H EZ SetupBy operating the channel preset functions, you can preset yourTV to the desired channels for viewing. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a / s to move the “ E ” mark to “SET UP”. 3 Press VOL k / l to access the SET UP screen, then press CH a ...
Page 30 - Saving broadcast TV channels into memory
30 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm • Saving broadcast TV channels into memory 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen, then press CH a / s to move the “ E ” mark to “SET UP”. 2 Press VOL k / l to access the SET UP screen, then press CH a / s to move the “ E ” mark to “CH SETTING”. 3 Press VOL k / l to a...
Page 32 - When the BLUE SCREEN is set to “ON”
32 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm 6 Press MENU to exit. When the BLUE SCREEN is set to “ON” 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, switchthe BLUE SCREEN...
Page 33 - To select the PERSONAL PREFERENCE channel.; and
33 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm Set Up (Continued) H Personal PreferenceBy setting PERSONAL PREFERENCE channels in advance, youcan select your favorite channels easily. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a / s to move the “ E ” mark to “SET UP”. 3 Press VOL k / l to access the SET UP...
Page 35 - Auto Input
35 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm Auto Input • The unit is preset to switch to the INPUT 2 screen automaticallywhen VIDEO equipment is connected to the INPUT 2 terminal. Dothe following to switch this feature off: 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a / s to move the “ E ” mark to “SET ...
Page 38 - Screen Format
38 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm Screen Format • The format of the picture can be adjusted to either of the twoscreen formats.(This function allows you to view 16:9 pictures recorded on DVDor by camcorders that are once saved using the 4:3 aspect ratioto be played back in the original high-density 16:9 fo...
Page 39 - Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals; VIDEO EQUIPMENT; Connecting video equipment for playback of video material.; Connecting video device equipped with video output terminals; CONNECTIONS
39 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm (Rear connection terminals of TV) DVD CAMCORDER TV GAME VCR (Front connection terminals of TV) Inside the front door To VIDEO OUTPUT To AUDIO OUTPUT (L) To AUDIO OUTPUT (R) To VIDEO OUTPUT To AUDIO OUTPUT (R) To AUDIO OUTPUT (L) To VIDEO OUTPUT To AUDIO OUTPUT (L) To AUDIO...
Page 40 - Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals (Continued)
40 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm • To watch video material play back • 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. • When the AV cables are connected ...
Page 41 - Using the Audio Output Terminals; (AUDIO OUTPUT terminals are located on the rear of the cabinet.)
41 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm Using the Audio Output Terminals Stereo Amplifier Speaker System Plug adapter Pin jack/Mini plug To the equipmentbeing connected Pin plug x 2 Pin Plug To the TV To the audioinput terminals (1) Before connecting the cables, turn on the TV and adjust the TV volume to a moder...
Page 42 - Operation of Universal Remote Control
42 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm POWER (DVD/VCR) Press to turn the VCR or DVD on and off. STOP Press to stop the tape or disc. PAUSE Press to temporarily stop the tape or disc during playback or recording (VCR only). Press again to release PAUSE. REVERSE Press to rewind a tape orreverse a disc. For some V...
Page 43 - Operation of Universal Remote Control (Continued)
43 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm Operation of Universal Remote Control (Continued) • How to identify a VCR The remote control may already be set tooperate your VCR. Try this initial check beforegoing on to the following “identifying” section. (1) Press TV/VCR button. (2) Point the Remote towards VCR and p...
Page 46 - Before Calling for Service; QUICK SERVICE; Calling for Service
46 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm Before Calling for Service Check these items and see if you can correct the trouble with a slight adjustment of the controls. (Dark and Blank Picture) Note: • If no TEXT broadcast is being received while viewing in the TEXT mode, the screen may become dark and blank for so...
Page 47 - Specifications
47 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm MODEL 27F640 32F640 Receiving System NTSC Stereo Broadcast MTS/SAP Reception Channels AIR VHF 2-13 ch UHF 14-69 ch CATV 1-125 ch Channel Tuning 181-channel Reception PLL tuning system Antenna Input Impedance VHF/UHF 75 ohm Unbalanced Screen Size 27˝ Diagonally Measured 32...
Page 48 - IMPORTANTE; INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE; PRIMERA – GARANTÍA
48 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm Lea estas instrucciones cuidadosamente y consérvelas a la mano para consultarlas en el futuro. IMPORTANTE Sírvase anotar el modelo del televisor y los números de serieen el espacio provisto, para ayudar a reportar en caso depérdida o robo. Los números están ubicados en la...
Page 50 - MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES
50 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES (Continuación) 13. Cumpla con todos los avisos y las instrucciones marcados en el televisor. 14. Si se conecta una antena exterior al televisor, asegúrese de que el sistema de antena esté conectado atierra para obtener cierta protección an...
Page 51 - Nombres de los componentes; Panel Delantero; Referencia rápida de los controles de operación; Para abrir la puerta; Utilizando el saliente, baje la puer ta hasta que se cierre.; Panel Posterior
51 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm • Nombres de los componentes (ESPAÑOL) Panel Delantero Referencia rápida de los controles de operación CANAL SUPERIOR/INFERIOR ( a ) Selecciona el siguiente canal superior. ( s ) Selecciona el siguiente canal inferior. T E R M I N A L E S D EENTRADA VIDEO/AUDIOIN 2 SENSOR...
Page 52 - Funciones Basicas Del Control Remoto
52 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm Referencia rápida de los controles de operación Funciones Basicas Del Control Remoto ALIMENTACION (POWER) Pulsando → Enciende (On). Pulsando nuevamente → Apaga (Off). TECLADO A DISTANCIA(REMOTE KEYPAD) Para tener acceso a cualquier canalempleando las teclas. RETORNO AL CA...
Page 53 - Antes de llamar al servicio de reparaciones; Solicitud de servicio técnico; LISTA DE
53 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm Antes de llamar al servicio de reparaciones Verifique estos puntos para ver si usted mismo puede solucionar el problema. (Imagen oscura y en blanco) Nota: • Cuando se ve en modo TEXTO sin recibir emisiones de TEXTO, la pantalla puede ponerse en blanco y negro. Si ocurrier...
Page 54 - INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES; LA PREMIERE – LA GARANTIE
54 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm Lisez attentivement ces instructions et gardez-les à proximité pour toute référence ultérieure. IMPORTANT Afin de vous aider en cas de perte ou de vol, inscrivez lesnuméros de série et de modèle du téléviseur dans lesespaces fournis à cet effet. Ces numéros sont situés àl...
Page 55 - PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES
55 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES (Suite) AVERTISSEMENT - Les réglementations FCC établissent que des changements ou des modifications non autorisés sur cet équipement et non approuvés expressément par le fabricant peuvent annuler tout pouvoirde l’utilisateur sur le fonctionnement...
Page 57 - Nomenclature; Panneau Avant; Référence rapide sur les commandes; Pour ouvrir le volet; A l’aide de la saillie, rabaissez le volet jusqu’à ce qu’il se fer me.; Panneau arrière
57 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm • Nomenclature (FRANÇAIS) Panneau Avant Référence rapide sur les commandes Canal HAUT/BAS ( a ) Sélectionne le canal supérieur suivant. ( s ) Sélectionne le canal inférieur précédent. AUGMENTATION/RÉDUCTIONDU VOLUME SONORE (VOL) ( k ) Pour augmenter le volume du son. ( l ...
Page 58 - Fonctions de base de la télécommande
58 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm Remarque: • Les boutons ombrés de la télécommande illustrés ci-dessus brillent dans l’obscurité lorsque la télécommande a été placée sous une ampoule fluorescente ou toute autre source lumineuse. • Lorsque la touche LIGHT est enfoncée, les touches ombrées ci-dessus s’allu...
Page 59 - Avand d’appeler un réparateur; Appel au service après-vente; LISTE DES
59 Dimension: 140mm x 215mm Avand d’appeler un réparateur Vérifier les points suivants afin de déterminer s’il est possible de remédier au problème par un simple réglage des commandes. (Image sombre et vide) Remarque: • En mode TEXTE, s’il n’y a pas d’émission TEXTE àrecovoir, l’écran du téléviseur ...
Page 60 - Limited Warranty
60 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm TO OBTAIN ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP OR VISIT www.sharpusa.com Limited Warranty CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharpbrand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its ori...
Page 61 - SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
64 Dimension: 140 X 215 mm Printed in MexicoTINS-B022WJZZ04P01-MMG(J) SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 27/32F640(60-62) 03.10.8, 9:53 AM 64