This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by external
electrical noise or interference. If this should happen, unplug the unit and plug it in again after a few
minutes.
The following problems do not always indicate a hardware failure. Therefore, please use the
troubleshooting guide below before calling for repair service.
If, after following the guide none of the remedies work, unplug the TV set and call for service.
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• Receiving system: These receiving systems, encompassing all currently available technology, include those with
planned broadcast, videotape and laserdisc hardware and software.
E13
SPECIFICATIONS
E12
TROUBLESHOOTING
Quick
Service
Check List
Try a new channel to check for possible station
trouble.
TV not plugged in.
Outlet power OFF.
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.
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.
Problems
Remote control does not work.
Bars on screen.
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.
Possible Causes/Remedies
POWER
switch of TV not ON.
Turn OFF using the
POWER
switch,
then turn ON again after a minute.
SHARP CORPORATION
MODEL
21J-FG1SF
21J-FG1GF
21J-FG1SS
Receiving System
World multi 18 system
TV Broadcasts/
PAL-I
SECAM-B/G
VCR Playback
PAL-B/G
SECAM D/K, K1
PAL-D/K
VCR Playback
NTSC 4.43/5.5 MHz/60 Hz
NTSC 4.43/6.0 MHz/60 Hz
NTSC 4.43/6.5 MHz/60 Hz
NTSC 4.43/5.5 MHz/50 Hz
NTSC 4.43/6.0 MHz/50 Hz
NTSC 4.43/6.5 MHz/50 Hz
SECAM-I (6.0 MHz)
VCR Playback
SECAM-L (French SECAM)
(Using Video-in terminals)
PAL 60 Hz
NTSC 3.58 MHz
Laserdisc Player Playback
PAL 5.5 MHz/60 Hz
(Using RF-in terminals)
PAL 6.0 MHz/60 Hz
PAL 6.5 MHz/60 Hz
Reception Channels
PAL-B/G
VHF
E2–E12 ch
SECAM-B/G
UHF
E21–E69 ch
PAL-D/K
VHF
C1–C12 ch, R1–R12 ch
SECAM-D/K, K1
UHF
C13–C57 ch, R21–R69 ch
PAL-I
VHF
B–J ch
UHF
21–69 ch (Hong Kong)
CATV
S1–S20 ch, S21–S41 ch (Hyper)
Receiving Frequency
48.25 MHz – 863.25 MHz
Channel Tuning
100-Channel Electronic Tuner with Full Auto Tuning System
Picture Tube
21-Inch Flat CRT
Terminals
Audio/video input
×
2 (front
×
1, rear
×
1), Audio/video output
×
1 (rear),
Headphone jack
×
1 (front)
Sound Output
5 W (RMS)
×
2, total 10 W (RMS)
Power Source
AC 110 – 240V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
101 W
Dimensions
605 (W)
×
468 (H)
×
482 (D) mm
Weight
21.7 kg (Approx.)
