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CHILD SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing a wall-mount bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

TV components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

What connection should I use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting a cable or satellite box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

HDMI (best) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Component video (better) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

AV (composite video) (good). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Coaxial (good). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

HDMI (best) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Component video (better) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

AV (composite video) (good). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Summary of Contents for LC-42LB261U

Page 1: ...42 50 LED TV Before using your new product please read these instructions to prevent any damage USER GUIDE LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U ...

Page 2: ...nt bracket 7 TV components 10 Package contents 10 Front 10 Front buttons 10 Side 11 Back 12 Remote control 13 What connection should I use 14 Connecting a cable or satellite box 15 HDMI best 15 DVI same as HDMI but requires an audio connection 16 Component video better 17 AV composite video good 18 Coaxial good 19 Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box 20 Connecting a DVD or Blu ray player 21 HD...

Page 3: ...e control 38 Installing remote control batteries 38 Aiming the remote control 38 Programming universal remote controls 39 Viewing universal remote control codes 39 Turning on your TV for the first time 40 Understanding the basics 42 Turning your TV on or off 42 Selecting the video input source 42 On screen menu overview 42 Navigating the menus 43 Selecting a channel 44 Adjusting the volume 44 View...

Page 4: ... 57 Changing channel settings 57 Automatically scanning for channels 57 Hiding channels 58 Setting up a favorite channel list 59 Viewing a favorite channel 59 Adding or changing a channel label 60 Checking the digital signal strength 61 Setting parental controls 61 Setting or changing the password 61 Blocking unrated TV 62 Setting parental control levels 63 Downloading rating information 64 Lockin...

Page 5: ... system information 71 Learning more 72 Updating the TV firmware 72 Restoring settings to the defaults 73 Video and audio 73 Remote control 76 General 76 Roku Streaming Stick 77 MHL enabled device 78 CEC compatible device 78 Specifications 81 Legal notices 82 One year limited warranty Sharp Televisions 83 ...

Page 6: ...r grabbed WALL OR CEILING MOUNT YOUR TELEVISION ALWAYS contact your retailer about professional installation if you have any doubts about your ability to safely mount your television ALWAYS use a mount that has been recommended by the television manufacturer and has a safety certification by an independent laboratory such as UL CSA ETL ALWAYS follow all instructions supplied by the television and ...

Page 7: ...you do not use all four mounting holes your TV may fall and cause property damage or personal injury See the documentation that came with your wall mount or TV stand for complete mounting instructions WARNING Electric shock hazard To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not remove any cover or expose the device to rain or moisture No user serviceable parts are inside Refer servicing to qua...

Page 8: ...ischarge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Note to CATV system installer Article 820 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 40 provides guidance for correct grounding Specifically it states that the cable ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Condensation Moisture w...

Page 9: ...ts plug and play No setup is needed CEC technology lets different components discover and communicate with each other See page 46 for instructions on how to use CEC Control Motion Enhancement With a 120Hz screen refresh rate twice the rate of a 60Hz screen a screen with 1 080 lines of resolution up from 720 lines in the last generation of HDTVs and special motion detection technology you will expe...

Page 10: ...lly place your TV face down on a cushioned clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches 2 Insert the stand column into the TV Notes If you plan to wall mount your TV do not install the stand Store the stand and stand screws in case you decide to use the stand in the future 42 inch model 50 inch model ...

Page 11: ...U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV 3 Secure the TV stand to your TV with the four provided screws 42 inch model Screw type Screw length of screws M4 18 mm 4 50 inch model Screw type Screw length of screws M6 20 mm 4 ...

Page 12: ...TV the bracket must be securely attached using all four holes If you do not use all four mounting holes your TV may fall and cause property damage or personal injury See the documentation that came with your wall mount for complete mounting instructions This TV is intended to be supported by a UL Listed wall mount bracket with suitable weight load See Miscellaneous on page 81 To prevent injury thi...

Page 13: ...8 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV 2 If the TV stand is attached remove the four screws that secure the stand to your TV 42 inch model 50 inch model ...

Page 14: ...ws vary depending on the wall mount bracket you purchased See the instructions that came with the wall mount bracket for screw lengths The mounting holes on the back of your TV take type M6 screws 7 87 in 200 mm 7 87 in 200 mm 42 inch model 15 74 in 400 mm 7 87 in 200 mm 50 inch model ...

Page 15: ...screen menu For more information see Navigating the menus on page 43 2 INPUT Press one or more times to select the video input source your want then wait a few seconds Your TV switches to the source you selected For more information see Selecting the video input source on page 42 In menu mode press to confirm selections 3 VOL VOL Press to increase or decrease the volume 4 CH CH Press to go to the ...

Page 16: ...rmation see HDMI best on pages 15 21 26 or 29 OR Connect an MHL enabled device such as a cell phone or Roku Streaming Stick to this jack to view your device s screen on your TV For more information about MHL see Connecting an MHL enabled device on page 25 and Using an MHL enabled device on page 45 For more information about Roku see Connecting a Roku Streaming Stick on page 24 and Using a Roku Str...

Page 17: ...page 18 23 or 28 3 L and R audio Connect the audio for a component video device to these jacks For more information see Component video better on page 17 22 or 27 OR Connect the audio for an AV device to these jacks For more information see AV composite video good on page 18 23 or 28 4 ANT CABLE Connect an antenna or cable TV to this jack For more information see Coaxial good on page 19 or Connect...

Page 18: ...orchangesorto open sub menus 12 EXIT TV Close the on screen menu Close menus or videos 13 Media controls CEC Control CECdevices connected to your TV See Using CEC Control on page 46 Control a movie orshow thatis playing USB Control a photo slideshow 14 INPUT Open the INPUT SOURCElist press S or T on the remote control toselect the video input source then press ENTER See Selectingthe video input so...

Page 19: ...evices have HDMI HDMI video audio Better than composite or coaxial Component video requires an audio connection Better than coaxial AV requires an audio connection Good Coaxial video audio Connection type and jack Cable connectors Optical digital audio Analog audio input Analog audio output VGA computer video and audio Cautions Check the jacks for position and type before making any connections Lo...

Page 20: ... cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable or satellite box 3 Connect an HDMI cable not provided to one of the HDMI jacks on the side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the cable or satellite box 4 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet turn on your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 6 Press S or T to highlight H...

Page 21: ...o cable not provided to the PC DVI AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the cable or satellite box 6 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet turn on your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 7 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 8 Press S or T to select HDMI 3 then press ENTER Note You must use the HDMI 3 DVI jack to connect a cable or satellite box ...

Page 22: ...power cord into a power outlet turn on your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 6 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 7 Press S or T to select Component then press ENTER Note Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks Important The Y VIDEO PB and PR video jacks used to connect a component video device share the L and R audio jacks with the Y VIDEO jack used to connect an ...

Page 23: ...x 5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 6 Press S or T to select AV then press ENTER Notes Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green Y VIDEO jack Important The Y VIDEO PB and PR video jacks used to connect a component video device share the L and R audio jacks with the Y VIDEO jack used to connect an AV device You...

Page 24: ...able or satellite box 4 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet turn on your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 6 Press S or T to highlight TV then press ENTER 7 If you cannot tune to channels you know exist scan for channels See Automatically scanning for channels on page 57 Notes Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and noise fro...

Page 25: ...axial cable with the power cord or other cables If the antenna is not installed correctly contact qualified service personnel to correct the problem If the signal level for a channel is weak the picture may be distorted Adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor or set top antenna with a built in amplifier If the picture quality is good on some channels and poor on others the problem m...

Page 26: ...or Blu ray player is turned off 2 Connect an HDMI cable not provided to one of the HDMI jacks on the side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD or Blu ray player 3 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet then turn on your TV and the DVD or Blu ray player 4 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 5 Press S or T to highlight HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 then press ENTER Note An HDMI cabl...

Page 27: ...and the DVD or Blu ray player 5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 6 Press S or T to select Component then press ENTER Note Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks Important The Y VIDEO PB and PR video jacks used to connect a component video device share the L and R audio jacks with the Y VIDEO jack used to connect an AV device You can only connect one component video or AV ...

Page 28: ... to select AV then press ENTER Notes Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green Y VIDEO jack Important The Y VIDEO PB and PR video jacks used to connect a component video device share the L and R audio jacks with the Y VIDEO jack used to connect an AV device You can only connect one component video or AV device at a time...

Page 29: ...sage appears Your Roku Streaming Stick s menu opens The message may take about 20 seconds to appear OR If your TV is turned off turn on your TV Press HOME Your Roku Streaming Stick s menu opens Note You must use the purple HDMI 2 MHL jack to connect a Roku Streaming Stick Notes You can also switch to Roku mode by Pressing INPUT and selecting HDMI 2 Roku Pressing MENU and selecting Roku For instruc...

Page 30: ...e MHL enabled device 4 If your TV is turned on press ENTER when a message appears Your MHL enabled device s menu opens OR If your TV is turned off turn on your TV Press HOME Your MHL enabled device s menu opens Note You must use the purple HDMI 2 MHL jack to connect an MHL enabled device Notes You can also switch to MHL mode by Pressing INPUT and selecting HDMI 2 MHL Pressing MENU and selecting MH...

Page 31: ... console 3 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet then turn on your TV 4 Turn on the game console then set it to the correct output mode For more information see the documentation that came with the console 5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 6 Press S or T to highlight HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 then press ENTER Note An HDMI cable carries both audio and video You do not need to use an...

Page 32: ...ess S or T to select Component then press ENTER Note Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks Important Your game console may require a special component video cable See the documentation that came with your game console or check the manufacturer s website The Y VIDEO PB and PR video jacks used to connect a component video device share the L and R audio jacks with the Y VIDEO jack u...

Page 33: ...to select AV then press ENTER Notes Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green Y VIDEO jack Important Most game consoles come with a special AV cable See the documentation that came with your game console or check the manufacturer s Web site The Y VIDEO PB and PR video jacks used to connect a component video device share...

Page 34: ...of the HDMI jacks on the side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the computer 3 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet then turn on your TV and the computer 4 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 5 Press S or T to highlight HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 then press ENTER 6 Adjust the display properties on the computer if necessary HDMI cable Side of TV HDMI cable connector HDMI jack On yo...

Page 35: ...our TV and to the AUDIO OUT headphone jack on the computer 5 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet then turn on your TV and the computer 6 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 7 Press S or T to select HDMI 3 then press ENTER 8 Adjust the display properties on the computer if necessary Note You must use the HDMI 3 DVI jack to connect a computer using DVI If you use another HDMI jack yo...

Page 36: ... cable not provided to the PC DVI AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV and to the AUDIO OUT headphone jack on the computer 4 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet then turn on your TV and the computer 5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 6 Press S or T to select PC then press ENTER 7 Adjust the display properties on the computer if necessary Audio cable VGA cable Back of TV VGA cabl...

Page 37: ... after you plug in the USB flash drive and want to switch back to the drive press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list press S or T to select USB Photos then press ENTER The PHOTOS menu opens Caution Do not remove the USB flash drive or turn off the TV while using the USB flash drive You may lose data or damage the USB flash drive Note The PHOTOS viewer only supports JPEG format images with jpg fil...

Page 38: ... out mode on page 56 Warning Loud noise can damage your hearing When using headphones use the lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound Notes If you connect headphones when your TV is turned off then you turn on your TV the TV speakers are muted and the audio plays through the headphones You can also connect an amplifier home theater system or sound bar to the AUD...

Page 39: ... jack on the external speaker system or sound bar 3 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet then turn on your TV 4 Turn on the external speaker system or sound bar then set it to the correct source For more information see the documentation that came with the external speaker system or sound bar 5 On your TV highlight the Digital Audio Format Audio Delay option on the Sound menu then press E...

Page 40: ... into a power outlet then turn on your TV 4 Turn on the external speaker system or sound bar then set it to the correct source For more information see the documentation that came with the external speaker system or sound bar Notes For information about selecting the audio out mode for an external speaker system or sound bar see the Headphones Audio Out option in Adjusting sound settings on page 5...

Page 41: ...s available on your devices Refer to the documentation that came with your devices for connection information Just remember to use the best connection types available for the best picture and sound For information about connection types see What connection should I use on page 14 AV receiver Game console Antenna or cable TV connected directly to the wall jack ...

Page 42: ...or on the back of your TV 2 Connect the other end of the cord to a power outlet Caution Your TV should only be operated from the power source indicated on the label Always unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet when you will not be using your TV for an extended period of time 42 inch model 50 inch model ...

Page 43: ... the remote control towards the remote sensor on the front of your TV For the location of the remote sensor see Front on page 10 Cautions Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine heat registers or fire Battery chemicals can cause a rash If the batteries leak clean the battery compartment with a cloth If chemicals touch your skin wash immediately Make sure that batteries a...

Page 44: ... MENU 2 Press W or X to highlight Help then press ENTER 3 Press S or T to highlight Learn More then press ENTER or X 4 Press S or T to highlight Remote control codes then press ENTER or X Your TV displays information about the universal remote codes that you can use to make your TV work with a universal remote 5 Press ENTER to view a list of available codes Tips If your universal remote control ha...

Page 45: ...nt this mode Select OK to continue using Store Display Mode or select Cancel to change to Home Use Mode then press ENTER Store Display Mode is not an energy savings mode 5 Press W or X to highlight an option then press ENTER You can select Watch TV to skip the customization options You can press MENU later to access the on screen menus and customize viewing settings Go to Finish the wizard on page...

Page 46: ...source 13 Repeat Steps 10 through 12 to label additional video input sources 14 When you have finished creating input labels use the arrow buttons to highlight Next then press ENTER Finish the wizard 15 Press S or T to highlight Cable Satellite Box Cable from the wall or Antenna then press ENTER If you select Cable Satellite Box a screen opens that shows you the ways you can connect the box Press ...

Page 47: ... screen menu overview Access Accessing the menus 1 Press MENU 2 Press W or X to highlight a menu icon then press ENTER Picture menu TV mode Sound menu TV mode Warning When your TV is in standby mode it is still receiving power To completely disconnect power unplug the power cord Note If your TV does not receive an input signal for several minutes it automatically goes into standby mode Note The IN...

Page 48: ...de Navigating the menus Press MENU to open the on screen menu Press the right orleft arrow to move the cursor on the screen or to adjust a selected item Press the up or down arrow to select menu options Press ENTER to confirm a selection or enter a sub menu Press MENU to returnto the previous menu Press EXIT to close the menu ...

Page 49: ...ogram information such as channel number video input source and resolution Digital channel information Displays the channel number station name channel label broadcast program name TV rating signal type audio information resolution current time signal strength day of the week date and current program start and end times if provided by the broadcaster Analog channel information Displays channel num...

Page 50: ...cting and using 1 Connect an MHL enabled device to your TV For connection instructions see Connecting an MHL enabled device on page 25 A message tells you the device is connected 2 Press ENTER to access your MHL enabled device Your device s menu opens 3 Use S T W X and ENTER to navigate on your device Note Your Roku Streaming Stick s menu will vary depending on the content you have loaded on the d...

Page 51: ...ust set the CEC Control setting on the Settings CEC menu to On Turning CEC Control on or off 1 Press MENU 2 Press W or X to highlight Settings then press ENTER 3 Press S or T to highlight CEC then press ENTER Note Your device s menu will vary depending on the device and the apps you have loaded on the device Note The buttons you use to navigate on your device may vary depending on the device Notes...

Page 52: ... Settings CEC menu press S or T to highlight Device Auto Power Off then press ENTER or X to access the option 6 Press W or X to highlight On turns off the connected devices when you turn off your TV or Off does not turn off the connected devices when you turn off your TV then press ENTER 7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Turning TV Auto Power On on or off ...

Page 53: ... Settings CEC menu press S or T to highlight Audio Return Channel then press ENTER or X to access the opion 6 Press W or X to highlight On your TV s remote control controls the connected audio receiver s volume or Off your TV s remote control does not control the connected audio receiver s volume then press ENTER 7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Displayin...

Page 54: ...ight the HDMI CEC compatible device you want to connect to then press ENTER 8 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Opening a CEC compatible device s root menu You can open a CEC compatible device s root menu then use your TV s remote control to control the device if the device has this feature 1 Press INPUT press S or T to highlight an HDMI input then press ENT...

Page 55: ...oto full screen or open a highlighted folder MENU to open the Photos menu FAVORITE to add or remove a photo from the favorite photo list A heart appears on a photo that has been added to the favorite photo list When a photo is displayed full screen a control bar appears at the bottom of the photo The file name picture resolution size and date are displayed on the bottom of the control bar If you d...

Page 56: ...n page 50 Viewing photos in a slideshow You can view your photos in a slideshow 1 Switch to USB mode See Switching to USB mode on page 50 2 If the photos you want to view are in a folder on the USB flash drive select the folder For information about selecting a folder see Browsing photos on page 50 or Viewing favorite photos on page 51 3 Press MENU 4 Press S or T to highlight Start Slideshow then ...

Page 57: ...Game Adjusts the picture for the ultimate gaming experience This option is available when the video input source is set the HDMI Component AV or VGA User customized picture Lets you manually adjust picture settings such as brightness contrast and sharpness Backlight Sets the overall brilliance of the screen Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the dark areas of the picture Contrast Adjusts the bri...

Page 58: ...ress MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio Auto View Mode automatically changes how the picture looks on the screen aspect ratio based on the TV program you are viewing 1 Press MENU 2 Press W or X to highlight Channels then press ENTER 3 Press S or T to highlight Auto View Mode then press ENTER or X to access the option 4 Press...

Page 59: ... mode or Off when you turn on your TV it will be in the picture mode it was in before you turned it off then press ENTER 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Adjusting the computer image When you connect a computer to your TV using the PC IN jack you may need to adjust the computer image to improve the quality 1 Press INPUT press S or T to highlight PC then p...

Page 60: ...Balances treble and bass This setting is good for watching standard TV broadcasts Movie Enhances treble and bass for a rich sound experience This setting is good for watching DVDs Blu ray Discs and HDTV Music Preserves the original sound This setting is good for listening to music Voice Enhances vocals for TV audio This setting is good for watching news broadcasts User Lets you manually adjust sou...

Page 61: ...stem you connected to the AUDIO OUT jack Audio Out Fixed Select this option to use the remote control that came with the home theater system sound bar or external speaker system you connected to the AUDIO OUT jack to control the audio This option is only available when a device is connected to the AUDIO OUT jack Reset Sound Settings Reset all audio settings to factory defaults 4 Press W or X to ad...

Page 62: ...ches for channels with signals and stores the channel information in the channel list When you press CH or CH your TV goes to the next or previous channel in the channel list If the TV signal source changes for example you change from an outdoor antenna to cable TV no box you need to scan for channels 1 Press MENU 2 Press W or X to highlight Channels then press ENTER 3 Press S or T to highlight Au...

Page 63: ...s ENTER to close the menu C If you select Antenna your TV scans for available channels The scan may take several minutes When a message tells you that setup is complete press ENTER to close the menu Hiding channels You can hide channels in the channel list When you press CH or CH your TV skips the hidden channels You can still tune to a hidden channel by pressing the number buttons for the channel...

Page 64: ...channel has a circle to the left When you add a channel to the Favorite List the circle is filled 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Viewing a favorite channel 1 Press FAVORITE 2 Press S or T to highlight a channel then press ENTER Notes If you highlight a channel in the list for two to four seconds your TV displays the channel in the background A channel w...

Page 65: ...s ENTER 3 Press S or T to highlight Channel Edit then press ENTER 4 Press W or X to select the channel you want to label then press T to move to the channel label field Do you press down arrow to go to the label field 5 Press S or T to select a character then press W or X to move to the previous or next character position Repeat this step to enter additional characters You can enter as many as 11 ...

Page 66: ...ENTER 4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Setting parental controls Parental controls let you prevent your children from watching inappropriate material on TV When set parental controls read the rating of the program with some exceptions such as news and sports and deny access to programs that exceed the ratings level you select To watch programs that exceed...

Page 67: ...ged 7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Blocking unrated TV Some TV programs such as news and sports shows are not rated When you set UnRated Exempt Ratings to Block TV programs that do not have ratings are blocked When you try to watch a blocked program you are prompted to enter the parental controls password 1 Press MENU 2 Press W or X to highlight Setting...

Page 68: ...der TV G General audiences TV PG Parental guidance suggested TV 14 Parental guidance strongly suggested TV MA Mature audiences only U S TV content ratings All All ratings are blocked FV Fantasy violence L Strong language S Sexual situations V Violence D Suggestive dialog U S movie MPAA ratings None Movie not rated G General audiences PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Suitable forchildren13 and ...

Page 69: ... ENTER to confirm A lock symbol appears when a rating is blocked 9 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Downloading rating information If the program you are viewing has downloadable rating information you can download the information to use when setting parental controls 1 Press MENU 2 Press W or X to highlight Settings then press ENTER 3 Press S or T to highl...

Page 70: ...then press ENTER A box opens 8 Press S or T to highlight OK or Cancel then press ENTER 9 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Locking control buttons When the button lock is turned On the buttons on the side of your TV are locked and you can only operate your TV using the remote control 1 Press MENU 2 Press W or X to highlight Settings then press T or ENTER 3 P...

Page 71: ...The CC1 mode usually displays a text version of the TV program audio in a small banner The other CC modes display information provided by the broadcaster The Text modes display information in a box that covers half of the screen 1 Press MENU 2 Press W or X to highlight Settings then press ENTER 3 Press S or T to highlight Closed Caption then press ENTER 4 Press S or T to highlight Analog CC Type t...

Page 72: ... menu 5 Press W or X to select a digital caption setting You can select Service1 through Service6 Service1 is usually the printed version of the audio Service2 through Service6 display content provided by the broadcaster You can change the way digital closed captioning is displayed on the screen For more information see Customizing digital closed captioning settings on page 67 CC1 through CS6 Clos...

Page 73: ...ckground Color Selects the color for the background Background Opacity Selects the opacity level for the background Edge Effect Selects the style of the letter edges Edge Color Selects the color of the letter edges 8 Press W or X to select a setting then press ENTER 9 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Adjusting time settings When you set up your TV for the f...

Page 74: ... adjust the setting When you are finished use the arrow buttons to highlight Next then press ENTER 13 Press S or T to highlight Time then press ENTER 14 Press W X or ENTER to highlight the Hour Minute or AM PM field then press S or T to adjust the setting When you are finished use the arrow buttons to highlight Next then press ENTER 15 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to clo...

Page 75: ... select English Français or Español 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Turning Input Sensor on or off When the Input Sensor feature is turned on your TV automatically detects which video jacks have devices connected to them Your TV uses this information to determine what options you can select on the INPUT SOURCE list when you press INPUT 1 Press MENU 2 Pre...

Page 76: ...lose the menu Maintenance Do not use your TV in areas that are too hot or too cold because the cabinet may warp or the screen may malfunction Your TV works best in temperatures that are comfortable to you Storage temperatures are 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Working temperatures are 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C Do not place your TV in direct sunlight or near a heat source Cleaning the TV cabinet Clean the cabin...

Page 77: ...e down your model revision and firmware information See Viewing system information on page 71 2 Go to http www sharpusa com 3 Click Support in the upper right corner then under Consumer click Product Downloads 4 Click LED TVs then enter LC 42LB261U or LC 50LB261U in the Enter LED TVs Model Number box and click Search 5 Under the image of your TV click Next If available the most current firmware ve...

Page 78: ...lank and the power LED is blinking red then blue turn off your TV turn it back on then run the upgrade again Problem Solution Picture does not fill the screen There are black bars around the picture Change the aspect ratio An increasing amount of digital TV and movies are presented in wide screen 16 9 See the View Mode option in Adjusting the TV picture on page 52 No picture screen is not lit and ...

Page 79: ...ctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 15 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 20 If you are using an antenna the digital channel signal may be low To check the digital channel signal strength see Checking the digital signal strength on page 61 If you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor...

Page 80: ...Solution Good picture but no sound Increase the volume Make sure that the sound is not muted Make sure that you do not have headphones connected When headphones are connected no sound comes from the TV speakers Make sure that the correct audio mode is selected Make sure that the audio cables are connected correctly and securely to your TV Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correct...

Page 81: ...have determined which device is causing interference move it further from the TV to eliminate the interference Problem Solution No signal errormessageis displayed Press INPUT and make sure that you have selected the correct input for the device or service you are trying to use If you are using a cable or satellite box use the remote that came with that box to change channels Make sure that you hav...

Page 82: ... adjusting the picture settings on your TV See Adjusting the TV picture on page 52 I cannot hear sound Make sure that you have selected HDMI 2 Roku asthe video input source See Selecting the video input source on page 42 If you are using external speakers a sound bar or a home theater system make sure that the audio cables are connected securely See Connecting external speakers or a sound bar on p...

Page 83: ...hat you are using an MHL cable An MHL cable may be difficult to identify It may look like a micro USB to HDMI cable because the cable connectors are the same but the cable itself is thinner The cable also may not be labeled MHL Try adjusting the picture settings on your TV Some apps may not work on your TV depending on how the app developer programmed the app Problem Solution My TV is displaying t...

Page 84: ...e that the Audio Return Channel option on the CEC menu is set to On See Turning Audio Return Channel on or off on page 48 The device may not support this feature See the documentation that came with the device for more information Problem Solution The device does not show up in the CEC Device list Make sure that the device is turned on Make sure that the HDMI cable is connected securely to your TV...

Page 85: ...On To prevent this from happening turn off the CEC Control feature See Turning CEC Control on or off on page 46 Problem Solution I cannot select the Root Menu option on the CEC menu OR The device s root menu does not open when I select Root Menu on the CEC menu The device may not support this feature See the documentation that came with the device for more information Note If the problem is not so...

Page 86: ...olutions 1080i 720p 480p 480i Analog NTSC Digital ATSC 8 VSB Clear QAM HDMI 3 side EDID andHDCP compliant MHL enabled and Roku Ready HDMI 2 MHL jack Component video 1 back Composite video 1 back Sharedwith component Y Shared audio component and composite Yes PC VGA 1 back 3 5mm PC audio input 1 back DVI 1 side HDMI3 DVIjack USB 1 side Supports JPEG andfirmware upgrade Antenna Cable 1 back Video No...

Page 87: ...rence and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment Dolby License Notice and Trademark Acknowledgement Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI T...

Page 88: ...ts Cosmetic damage Damage due to acts of God such as power surges Accident s Misuse unintentional or intentional Abuse unintentional or intentional Negligence Commercial purposes use including but not limited to use in a place of business or in communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or apartment complex or otherwise used in a place of other than a private home Modification of any part o...

Page 89: ...upport 855 544 2030 This product is manufactured for Best Buy China Ltd as trustee for Best Buy China and distributed and warranted by Best Buy Purchasing LLC 7601 Penn Avenue South Richfield Minnesota U S A 55423 3645 under brand license by SHARP Corporation 2014 Best Buy China LTD All rights reserved SHARP is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation used under license by SHARP Corporation All...

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