Brand: SHARP
Category: Televisions
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for 14J1-RU / 21J1-RU
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:22 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2005-07-09
Basic Operation
Turning on the power: Press POWER on the remote control. The indicator will light up, and the picture will appear.
On-screen display language selection: Press and hold MENU/PRESET for two seconds to enter language select mode. Use CH / CH to choose the language and MENU/PRESET to confirm.
Channel selection: Use the CH / CH buttons or the number buttons on the remote control. The TV supports one- or two-digit channel selection.
Adjusting volume: Use the VOLUME / buttons on the remote control. The volume bar appears and disappears after a few seconds.
Presetting Channels
Auto channel tuning: Press and hold MENU/PRESET for two seconds, then press it again to display the AUTO mode screen. The TV will automatically scan and preset receivable stations.
Manual channel tuning: Press and hold MENU/PRESET for two seconds, then press it twice to display the MANUAL mode screen. Use CH / CH or number buttons to select a channel and then press MENU/PRESET to store it.
Setting and Adjustment
Channel setting: Access the CH-SETTING screen using CH-SET. Adjust POSITION, COLOUR, SOUND, and SKIP settings for individual channels.
Picture adjustment: Press PICTURE to access the PICTURE screen. Use CH / CH to select items like CONTRAST, COLOUR, BRIGHTNESS, TINT, SHARPNESS, and BACKGROUND. Adjustments may be limited to NTSC broadcasts or specific menus.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problems | Remote control does not work. | Picture distorted. | Picture rolls vertically. | No colour. | Poor reception on some channels. | Picture weak. | Picture lines or streaks. | Picture ghosting. | Picture blurred. | Sound OK, picture poor. | Picture OK, sound poor. | No picture or sound. |
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| Possible Causes/Remedies | Try a new channel to check for possible station trouble. TV not plugged in. Outlet power OFF. POWER switch of TV not ON. |
Antenna not connected to terminal at the back of the TV set. If outside antenna is used, check for broken wires. |
Check for local interference. | Turn OFF using the POWER switch, then turn ON again after a minute. | Adjust COLOUR control. | Check batteries in the remote control. | Try fine tuning to correct. | Contrast setting in picture mode might be all the way to the minus side. Press the NORMAL button on the remote control to correct. | Increase the volume. |