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LC-55LB481U 55" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV

CEC-compatible devices

Symptom

Possible cause

Try this...

My TV is not
displaying the
video from the
connected CEC
device

Cables may not be
connected correctly

• Make sure that the HDMI® cable is connected securely to your

TV and the device.

• Make sure that the device is connected to your TV with an

HDMI® cable.

Picture settings may be
incorrect

• Try adjusting your TV picture. See

Advanced picture settings

on page

The selected input may
be incorrect

• Make sure that the correct input tile is selected. See

Switching

TV inputs

on page

Connected device may
not be a CEC device

• Make sure that the device is a CEC device. See the

documentation that came with the device for more
information.

CEC control may not be
set up correctly

• Make sure that your TV has searched for CEC devices. See

Discovering connected CEC devices

on page

My TV is not
playing the
audio from the
connected CEC
device.

Cables may not be
connected correctly

• Make sure that the HDMI® cable is connected securely to your

TV and the device.

Volume may be too low
or muted

• Make sure that the volume on your TV and the device is turned

up and not muted.

TV speakers may be
turned off

• If you want sound to play through your TV speakers, make sure

that your TV speakers are turned on. See

Turning off the

speakers

on page

Connected device may
not be a CEC device

• Make sure that the device is a CEC device. See the

documentation that came with the device.

CEC control may not be
set up correctly

• Make sure that your TV has searched for CEC devices. See

Discovering connected CEC devices

on page

Connected audio device
may not be set up
correctly

• If you are using a home theater system, sound bar, or external

speaker system, make sure that it is set to the correct source.

• If you are using a home theater system, sound bar, or external

speaker system and have connected it with a digital audio
cable, make sure that you have set up digital audio. See

Setting

up a digital audio connection

on page

• If you connected an ARC audio device to the

HDMI 1/ARC

jack, make sure that you have turned on the ARC feature. See

Enabling HDMI ARC

on page

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Summary of Contents for LC-55LB481U

Page 1: ...English Before using your new product please read these instructions to prevent any damage Full HD LED 1080p TV LC 55LB481U 55 CLASS 54 6 Diagonal Sharp LC 55LB481U_16 0752_MAN_V2_EN book Page 0 Friday November 4 2016 3 00 PM ...

Page 2: ...nnection should I use 15 Connecting a cable or satellite box 16 HDMI best 16 AV good 17 Coaxial good 18 Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box 19 Connecting a DVD or Blu ray player 20 HDMI best 20 AV good 21 Connecting a game console 22 HDMI best 22 AV good 23 Connecting a computer 24 Connecting a USB flash drive 25 Connecting headphones 26 Connecting external speakers or a sound bar 27 Digital ...

Page 3: ...streaming 41 But what if I didn t connect my TV 42 Setting up Antenna TV 42 Why do I have to set up the TV tuner 42 How do I set up the TV tuner 43 Using your TV 45 Status light 45 Standby mode energy savings 46 Watching broadcast TV channels 46 Changing channels 46 Viewing program information 46 Adjusting settings 47 Switching TV inputs 47 Auto detecting devices 47 Adjusting audio video settings ...

Page 4: ...el lineup 59 Rename inputs 59 Remove unwanted tiles 59 Change themes 60 Change the screensaver 60 Change sound effects volume 60 Configure power settings 60 Power on settings 60 Auto power off settings 60 Turning the status LED off 61 Configure parental controls 61 Creating a parental control PIN 61 Blocking Movie Store TV Store and News US TV models only 61 Blocking Broadcast TV shows 61 What hap...

Page 5: ... Getting system updates 70 Checking for updates on a connected TV 70 Getting updates on a non connected TV 70 Other devices 71 Screen Mirroring your phone or tablet 71 Getting and using the Roku mobile app 71 Using a universal remote 71 Maintaining 71 Cleaning your TV cabinet 71 Cleaning your TV screen 71 Troubleshooting 72 FAQ 72 Video and audio 72 Remote control 75 General 76 Roku 77 Network 77 ...

Page 6: ... 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 mount manufacturers ALWAY...

Page 7: ...V stand to the back of your TV the bracket or stand 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 or TV stand for complete mounting instructions WARNING Electric shock hazard To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not remove any cove...

Page 8: ...nformation with respect to correct grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of the antenna discharge 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...

Page 9: ...or wading through complicated menus You can even personalize the names of each input and move tiles around so your most often used devices and streaming channels are only a click away 4 Search for your favorite movie TV show actor or director Once you re connected to the Internet you can easily search across top streaming channels by movie or TV show title actor or director all from one place Sear...

Page 10: ...information Many features work with top mobile devices Please see http support roku com for device compatibility information Let s get started Note Voice search and My Feed are not available in the Roku app for Windows devices Note Using your Roku TV on a restricted public network requires wireless availability and use of your network connected smartphone tablet or computer to authenticate access ...

Page 11: ... to mount your TV on a wall go to Installing a wall mount bracket Installing the stands 1 Carefully place your TV face down on a cushioned clean surface to protect the screen Notes If you plan to wall mount your TV do not install the stands Store the stands and stand screws in case you decide to use the stands in the future Sharp LC 55LB481U_16 0752_MAN_V2_EN book Page 6 Friday November 4 2016 3 0...

Page 12: ...les on the bottom of the TV Make sure that the arrows on the stands are pointing towards the front of the TV Secure the stands to the TV with the four provided screws Screw type Screw length of screws M4 20 mm 4 Sharp LC 55LB481U_16 0752_MAN_V2_EN book Page 7 Friday November 4 2016 3 00 PM ...

Page 13: ...ck If you attach a wall mount bracket to the back of your 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 Your TV is intended to be supported by a UL Listed wall mount bracket with suitable weig...

Page 14: ...t for information about how to correctly hang your TV Notes The length of the wall mount screws 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 Sharp LC 55LB481U_16 0752_MAN_V2_EN book Page 9 Friday November 4 2016 3 00 PM ...

Page 15: ...iption 1 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control Do not block 2 Status indicator See Status light on page 45 3 INPUT Press to turn on your TV when your TV is off in standby mode Press and hold to turn off your TV when the TV is on Warning When your TV is off power still flows through it To completely disconnect power unplug the power cord INPUT When your TV is on quickly pre...

Page 16: ...y Reset option on page 69 4 Connect headphones to this jack See Connecting headphones on page 26 OR Connect an analog sound bar speaker system or home theater system to this jack to listen to TV audio through external speakers For more information see Analog audio on page 29 5 HDMI 1 ARC Connect an HDMI device to this jack For more information see HDMI best on pages 16 20 or 22 or Connecting a com...

Page 17: ...AL OUTPUT OPTICAL Connect a digital sound bar speaker system or home theater system to this jack to listen to TV audio through external speakers For more information see Digital audio using the DIGITAL OUTPUT OPTICAL jack on page 27 3 VIDEO L and R AUDIO Connect an AV device to these jacks For more information see AV good on page 17 21 or 23 Sharp LC 55LB481U_16 0752_MAN_V2_EN book Page 12 Friday ...

Page 18: ... amongthepresetsleeptimeintervals 30 minutes 1hour 1 5hours 2hours and3hours Once set the Sleep timer remains in effect regardless of what you are watching 6 rewind When playing streaming videothat supports this feature First press rewindsat 1x speed Second press rewinds at 2x speed Thirdpress rewinds at 3x speed Subsequent pressescycle through 1x 2x and3x rewindspeed When playing streaming audio ...

Page 19: ... each press Pressandhold toturn volume uprapidly A volume indicator shows the volume level while youare adjustingthe volume andfor a few seconds afterward Note If your TV is muted pressing unmutes the sound Button Description 13 volume down Turns volume down one settingwith each press Pressand holdtoturnvolumedownrapidly Avolumeindicatorshows thevolumelevel while youareadjusting the volume andfor ...

Page 20: ...audio connection Good Coaxial video audio Connection type and jack Cable connector Digital optical audio output Analog audio input 3 5mm analog audio output Cautions Check the jacks for position and type before making any connections Loose connections can cause poor audio or video quality Make sure that all connections are tight and secure The external audio video devices shown may be different fr...

Page 21: ...coming 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 an HDMI jack on the side or back 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 On the Home screen press or to highlight the HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or HDMI...

Page 22: ...ut jacks 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 On the Home screen press or to highlight the AV tile then press OK Notes Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks Note When you connect the audio using the L and R AUDIO jacks the audio output is analog Cable or satellite box AV cable Back ...

Page 23: ... 4 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet turn on your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 5 Set up the TV tuner to watch broadcast TV See Setting up Antenna TV on page 42 6 On the Home screen press or to highlight the AntennaTV tile then press OK Notes Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and noise from radio waves Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power cord or othe...

Page 24: ...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 may be caused by a poor or weak signal from the b...

Page 25: ...the DVD or Blu ray player is turned off 2 Connect an HDMI cable not provided to an HDMI jack on the side or back 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 DVD or Blu ray player 4 On the Home screen press or to highlight the HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 tile then press OK Note An HDMI cable carries both audio...

Page 26: ...ug your TV s power cord into a power outlet then turn on your TV and DVD or Blu ray player 4 On the Home screen press or to highlight the AV tile then press OK Note Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks Note When you connect the audio using the L and R AUDIO jacks the audio output is analog AV cable Back of TV AV cable connector AV jack Audio cable connectors Analog audio jacks D...

Page 27: ...d the game console is turned off 2 Connect an HDMI cable not provided to an HDMI jack on the side or back of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the game console 3 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet then turn on your TV and the game console 4 On the Home screen press or to highlight the HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 tile then press OK Note An HDMI cable carries both audio and video You do not...

Page 28: ... the game console 4 On the Home screen press or to highlight the AV tile then press OK Note Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks Note Some older game consoles come with a special AV cable See the documentation that came with your game console or check the manufacturer s website When you connect the audio using the L and R AUDIO jacks the audio output is analog Game console AV ca...

Page 29: ...ack on the side or back 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 On the Home screen press or to highlight the HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 tile then press OK 5 Adjust the display properties on the computer if necessary HDMI cable Side of TV HDMI cable connector HDMI jack On your TV Computer Sharp LC 55LB4...

Page 30: ...ug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the side of your TV 2 Press or to highlight the Roku Media Player or USB Media Player tile then press OK Caution Do not remove the USB flash drive or turn off your TV while using the USB flash drive You may lose data or damage the USB flash drive USB flash drive Side of TV Sharp LC 55LB481U_16 0752_MAN_V2_EN book Page 25 Friday November 4 2016 3 00 PM ...

Page 31: ... headphones to the jack on the side of your TV 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 Note You can also connect a home theater system sound bar or external speaker system to the jack Side of TV Sharp LC 55LB481U_16 0752_MAN_V2_EN book Page 26 Friday November 4 2016 3 00 PM ...

Page 32: ...CAL jack on the back of your TV and to the digital optical AUDIO IN jack on the digital 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 digital speaker system or sound bar then set it to the correct source For more information see the documentation that came with the digital speaker system or sound bar 5 To turn off your TV speakers on...

Page 33: ...your TV 4 Turn on the digital speaker system or sound bar then set it to the correct source For more information see the documentation that came with the digital speaker system or sound bar 5 To turn off your TV speakers on the Home menu press or to highlight Settings then press OK Highlight Audio then press OK Highlight TV speakers then press OK Press OK to remove the check from the TV speakers e...

Page 34: ...ck on the side of your TV and to the AUDIO IN jacks on the analog 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 analog speaker system or sound bar then set it to the correct source For more information see the documentation that came with the analog speaker system or sound bar Audio cable Analog speaker system Side of TV Audio cable ...

Page 35: ...th 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 15 For information about TV settings for home theaters see Using your TV in a home theater on page 67 DVD or Blu ray player Cable or satellite box AV receiver Antenna or cable TV connected ...

Page 36: ... outlet 1 Connect the power cord to the power connector 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 power cord from the power outlet when you will not be using your TV for an extended period of time Sharp LC 55LB481U_16 0752_MAN_V2_EN book Page 31 Friday November ...

Page 37: ...ries 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 are disposed of correctly Do not burn or incinerate Notes Do not mix batteries of different types Do not mix old and new batteries Remove batter...

Page 38: ...n supports the IEEE 802 11b g n specification for the best experience Starting Guided Setup To start Guided Setup press the POWER button on the remote control to turn on your TV When you first turn on your TV it will take a few seconds to get itself ready You ll notice the following things happening 1 The status light blinks every time your TV is busy doing something in this case it s powering up ...

Page 39: ...rk and then press OK to select it Note Store mode configures your TV for retail display and is not recommended for any other use In store mode some features of your TV are missing or limited To switch from one mode to the other you have to perform a factory reset as explained in Factory reset everything on page 69 and then repeat Guided Setup Note Some wireless networks such as those often found i...

Page 40: ...mplete list If you still don t see your network name you might have your router configured to provide wireless service as a private network Private network If your wireless network name is hidden it won t appear in the list Select Private network to display an on screen keyboard and use it to enter your network name Unless you changed the factory set network name you can find the name also called ...

Page 41: ...or updates periodically These updates provide new features and improve your overall experience with your TV After an update you might notice that some options have moved and that there are new options or features This User Guide describes version 7 2 To determine your current Roku TV software version go to Settings System About after you complete Guided Setup You can download an updated User Guide...

Page 42: ...g channels from all Roku devices associated with your account are synchronized periodically so all of your Roku devices have the same streaming channels subject to compatibility with the device Why do I need a Roku Account You need a Roku Channel Store account for several reasons It links you your TV and your other Roku devices to the Roku Channel Store and billing service Streaming content provid...

Page 43: ...l the Home screen greets you From here you can explore everything your TV has to offer Press the arrow buttons to move around and press OK to select a highlighted item We ve designed your TV to encourage you to explore and you can probably figure out most of the capabilities and settings on your own If you have any questions or difficulties you can find answers and solutions in this guide If you f...

Page 44: ...ight Move input or Move channel and press OK Use the arrow buttons to move the tile and then press OK to lock it in its new location Rename a TV input tile by highlighting it and pressing Then highlight Rename input and press OK Highlight a new name in the list and then press OK to assign that name to the tile Change the screen theme by going to Settings Themes to find and pick one to suit your mo...

Page 45: ...ove input and press OK Use the arrow buttons to move the tile and then press OK to lock it in its new location Rename a tile by highlighting it and pressing Then highlight Rename input and press OK Highlight a new name in the list and then press OK to assign that name to the tile Add streaming channels by browsing the Roku Channel Store after connecting your TV to the Internet to add the Streaming...

Page 46: ...on demand sports Commercial free kids programming International programming in 22 languages 24x7 news and in depth news commentary Many streaming channels are free Some streaming channels like Cineplex and Amazon Instant Video let you purchase or rent the latest movie releases or popular TV series Some channels such as Netflix or Spotify charge a monthly subscription fee and others are free if you...

Page 47: ...have to set up the TV tuner Setting up the TV tuner scans for active channels and adds them to your broadcast TV channel list Why do I have to set up the TV tuner You might be asking Why is this step necessary Good question Not everyone needs to use the TV tuner For example you might have a set top box provided by a cable or satellite company that receives all of your channels Most of these set to...

Page 48: ... instructions and select Start finding channels 4 If prompted select your time zone You ll only need to do this if your TV can t figure out your time zone from your Internet connection 5 When prompted select whether to add analog channels 3 and 4 to enable you to connect older set top boxes VCRs or game consoles Why does the TV need my time zone The TV needs to know your time zone so that it can c...

Page 49: ... that you can receive by connecting their cable directly to your TV unscrambled NTSC ATSC and QAM channels if you re the kind of person who is interested in the details In many cases your cable provider probably requires you to use their set top box and connect it to a different input and then use the set top box to tune your cable stations In that case you can skip scanning for cable channels Sha...

Page 50: ...reen or perform a factory reset To repeat the channel scan at any time go to Settings TV inputs Antenna TV Scan again for channels Your antenna reception and picture quality depend on the position of your antenna and on your location relative to the antennas of broadcasters in your area Note If is not available on your remote control you can use on the Roku App or the Jump Back button on a univers...

Page 51: ...ide you don t want to change channels press the RIGHT arrow or BACK button Press to switch to the previously tuned channel Viewing program information To view information about the current program press OK Your TV displays a banner at the bottom of the screen with as much information as is available in the program data stream as shown in the following example Program information subject to availab...

Page 52: ...onal USB flash drive or hard disk If your TV is connected to the Internet your Home screen has the Roku Media Player tile If your TV has not been connected to the Internet the Home screen has the USB Media Player tile To use this feature first make sure your media files are compatible with the Roku USB Media Player As of the publication date of this guide the following media file formats are suppo...

Page 53: ...rtal networks When you select a network of this type the TV automatically detects that additional information is needed and prompts you through using another wireless device to supply the requested information To connect your TV to the restricted network 1 Either during Guided Setup or after selecting Settings Network Set up new wireless connection you re presented with a list of available network...

Page 54: ...our smartphone tablet or computer When you attempt to open any web page the restricted connection will prompt you for whatever information it needs In most cases you must agree to terms and conditions provide identifying information or enter a password PIN or room number to proceed The information requested depends on the organization that controls the wireless connection Tip Your TV can connect t...

Page 55: ...e this type of change for each TV input one at a time this setting increases or decreases your TV s general brightness across all TV inputs This setting is identical to the TV brightness setting you can access in the Options menu while watching a program Settings per input This section of options lists each TV input Select an input to switch to that input Then press to display the Options menu whe...

Page 56: ...mains in effect across only these inputs Antenna TV Turn captions on or off or set them to appear only when your TV sound is muted AV input Turn captions on or off or set them to appear only when your TV sound is muted Streaming video channel Turn captions on or off set them to appear only when your TV sound is muted or only during instant replay for streaming content that supports instant replay ...

Page 57: ...low to return the input s current settings to their original values Virtual surround When on virtual surround simulates surround sound from multiple speakers Sometimes the effect interferes with dialog clarity Use the Dialog clarity option to compensate Dialog clarity Available only when Virtual surround is On Choose among Low Medium and High settings to improve the clarity of dialog when you are ...

Page 58: ...he input s current picture mode to its original values Dynamic Contrast Automatically adjusts the backlight level to achieve the optimum contrast and prevent excessive differences between light and dark areas of the screen The Backlight option is disabled when Dynamic Contrast is enabled Backlight Adjusts the overall light intensity of the screen Brightness Adjusts the dark level of the black area...

Page 59: ...ng the information press OK to close the More Information window 3 Press OK to reset the advertising identifier and then press OK again to dismiss the verification message Limiting ad tracking You can limit Roku s tracking of your usage behavior by limiting ad tracking When you do your TV will display ads that are not personalized based on your TV s advertising identifier To limit ad tracking 1 Fr...

Page 60: ...hing for something to watch Searching for movies and shows across multiple streaming channels is one of the unique features of your TV Within a single search operation you can search by Movie name TV show name Actor or director name Streaming channel name Game name You can check which streaming channels are included in Roku Search by going to the Search screen clearing all previous searches to rev...

Page 61: ... down your search to a game or streaming channel you ll see detailed information images and available actions such as a list of streaming channels and the cost of getting the item on each channel Following on Roku Rather than watch the show you found in Search you can add it to My Feed and wait until it s available on a particular streaming channel or available at a better price From the search re...

Page 62: ...N code to authorize the charges If you already have a subscription to the streaming channel for example you already subscribe to Netflix or you receive HBO through your cable TV provider you must complete a different simple authorization step to add the streaming channel You only have to complete the authorization or activation step one time when you initially add the streaming channel After that ...

Page 63: ...watch one streaming channel you might want its tile to be the first one on your Home screen Rearranging tiles is easy 1 From the Home screen highlight one of the tiles you want to move 2 Press to display a list of options for the type of tile you selected 3 Select Move input The list of options disappears and the highlighted tile shows arrows indicating how it can be moved 4 Use the arrow buttons ...

Page 64: ... icon are now in effect Remove unwanted tiles It s easy to remove unused TV inputs and unwanted channel or app tiles For example if you never use the HDMI 3 input or if you don t like the weather app you added from the Roku Channel Store you can remove them from your Home screen To remove any tile highlight the input tile in the Home screen and then press to display a list of options From the list...

Page 65: ...Low or Off Configure power settings Power settings let you set up your TV so that it turns on to the location you choose Power settings also help your TV save energy by automatically turning it off under certain conditions Power on settings Power on settings tell your TV what to do when you turn on the power To configure the power on settings from the Home screen menu navigate to Settings System P...

Page 66: ...clear either of these options Hide Movie Store and TV Store Removes the Movie Store and TV Store options from the Home screen menu Hide News Removes the News option from the Home screen menu Blocking Broadcast TV shows For broadcast TV parental controls use information embedded in the broadcast signal to determine whether to allow a program to be displayed Parents can configure parental controls t...

Page 67: ...the rating that contains the content type you want to block and then select the content types you want to block from among those listed Remember that blocking a content type in one rating blocks the equivalent content type in all higher rating levels Blocking based on US movie ratings Most movies in the US are rated by the Motion Picture Association of America or MPAA so the ratings are known as M...

Page 68: ...guage sex or nudity The ratings are G Generally suitable for all age groups 8 Viewers 8 years and older 13 Viewers 13 years and older 16 Viewers 16 years and older 18 Adults only Blocking content with a particular rating also blocks content with a higher rating and unblocking content with a particular rating also unblocks movies with a lower rating To block programs based on Canadian French rating...

Page 69: ...d parental controls as explained in Creating a parental control PIN on page 61 1 Press OK to select Unblock and display a PIN pad 2 Use the arrow buttons to enter your parental control PIN code and then press OK to select Unblock everything After unblocking shows that have been blocked all blocking is disabled for two hours or until you turn off your TV Changing the parental control PIN To change ...

Page 70: ... up signals from your neighbors Now you can do one of the following Select your network name Select the name of your network and then enter your wireless password if requested Scan again If you don t see your wireless network name in the list select Scan again to list all networks in range The first scan listed only the first few strongest wireless signals The second scan sometimes results in a lo...

Page 71: ...ess you set the Background opacity to a value other than Off Background opacity Choose from a list of opacity settings for the background of the caption This setting determines how much the area behind the caption background shows through the background A value of 100 blocks all of the content behind the background As you move the highlight to each setting you can see a sample of the result in an ...

Page 72: ...pabilities of the device based on the characteristics of the current program Setting up a digital audio connection You can connect your TV to an external amplifier receiver or sound bar by using either of these two connections HDMI ARC The HDMI Audio Return Channel enables your TV to output digital audio on one of its HDMI connectors The connected amplifier can also function simultaneously as an i...

Page 73: ...emote control to change the volume and mute state of an amplifier or sound bar connected through HDMI and to display the external device s volume and mute status in your TV s on screen display Your TV automatically turns off its internal speakers and sends volume and mute control signals to an external amplifier when all of the following are true System audio control is enabled on your TV Your TV ...

Page 74: ...and then select OK to proceed When the factory reset operation completes your TV restarts and displays the first Guided Setup screen What if I can t access the Factory Reset option It is possible that your TV might get into a state where you cannot access the various menus including the menu option that lets you perform a factory reset operation If that happens you can force your TV to reset by fo...

Page 75: ... system update navigate to Settings System System update The System update screen on a non connected TV gives you the opportunity to connect your TV to the Internet to automatically receive updates We recommend this option if it is possible in your situation To proceed select Connect to the Internet and follow the instructions in But what if I didn t connect my TV on page 42 Otherwise if you can t...

Page 76: ...ound by going to http support roku com home and searching for mobile app Using a universal remote In many cases you can program your cable or satellite universal remote control to also control your TV You will need to have instructions for programming the remote control handy Check with your cable or satellite provider for instructions For details on how to set up your TV to work with universal re...

Page 77: ...are not connected correctly Make sure that the video cables are connected correctly and securely to your TV Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 16 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 19 Picture settings may be incorrect Adjust the contrast and brightness See the TV brightness option in Settings m...

Page 78: ...the signal strength is low adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set top antenna with a built in amplifier Cables are not be connected correctly Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 16 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 19 Make sure that the video cables are connected ...

Page 79: ... Increase the volume Make sure that the sound is not muted Headphones may be connected Make sure that you do not have headphones connected When headphones are connected no sound comes from your TV speakers TV speakers may be turned off If you want sound to play through your TV speakers make sure that your TV speakers are turned on See Turning off the speakers on page 67 You may need to change the ...

Page 80: ... power on page 31 You should see an LED in the front of the TV panel when a button on the remote is pressed If you see no LED activity try another outlet or check your fuse box Line of sight obstructed Make sure that no objects or pets are obstructing the line of sight from the remote control to the remote sensor on the front of your TV See Aiming the remote control on page 32 Remote not respondin...

Page 81: ...e channels do not display Channels may be blocked or hidden Make sure that the channels are not blocked See Blocking unrated programs on page 63 Make sure that the channels are not hidden The channel may have been deleted from the channel list You can add the channel back to the channel list See Edit broadcast TV channel lineup on page 59 The wrong input may be selected Make sure that you have sel...

Page 82: ...ng power outlet and that your TV is turned on See Connecting power on page 31 I cannot screen mirror to my TV TV on older software Always keep your TV updated See Getting system updates on page 70 Go to Settings System System update Mobile device not supported Screen mirroring is a beta feature currently so a select set of devices will work Symptom Possible cause Try this I cannot connect to the I...

Page 83: ...nected securely to your TV and the device Volume may be too low or muted Make sure that the volume on your TV and the device is turned up and not muted TV speakers may be turned off If you want sound to play through your TV speakers make sure that your TV speakers are turned on See Turning off the speakers on page 67 Connected device may not be a CEC device Make sure that the device is a CEC devic...

Page 84: ...d correctly Make sure that the HDMI cable is connected securely to your TV and the device Make sure that the device is connected to your TV with an HDMI cable CEC control may not be set up correctly Make sure that your TV has searched for CEC devices See Discovering connected CEC devices on page 68 My device does not turn off when I turn off my TV Connected device may not be a CEC device Make sure...

Page 85: ...iant Composite video 1 back PC VGA No 3 5mm PC audio input No WiFi Yes built in Dual band 802 11 A B G N USB 1 side Supports image format JPEG PNG GIF audio format AAC MP3 WMA WAV PCM FLAC AIFF AC3 Dolby Digital video format MKV MP4 MOV Antenna Cable 1 side Video No Headphone 1 side Analog audio 1 side Digital audio 1 optical back WiFi Yes Ethernet No DTS Tuning Package DTS TruSurround Speakers Nu...

Page 86: ...ntract or tort for any direct indirect incidental special or consequential damages attorney fees expenses or any other damages arising out of or in connection with any information contained in or as a result of the use of the device or any content or service accessed by you or any third party even if advised of the possibility of such damages Third party services may be changed suspended removed t...

Page 87: ...p allows you to use your voice to search for content on your Television using voice search When you choose to use voice search you agree that Roku and or a third party vendor contracted by Roku have your consent to record process and store your voice inputs e g a recording and the interpretation of what was said and use such voice inputs with other information about your Television e g device iden...

Page 88: ...e postmarked on or before the 30th day after the first to occur of the following events if you do not already have a Roku Account a the date of purchase of Your Television or b the date you create your Roku Account If you have an existing Roku Account all devices you choose to link to your Roku Account and all services provided by Roku which are accessed using these devices will be subject to this...

Page 89: ...ent Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Audio and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS TriSurround For DTS Patents see http patents dts com Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited DTS the Symbol DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks and DTS TruSurround is a trademark of DTS Inc DTS Inc All Rights Reserved HDMI The ter...

Page 90: ... Set up adjustments 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 Modificat...

Page 91: ...Richfield Minnesota U S A 55423 3645 under brand license by SHARP Corporation 2016 Best Buy China LTD All rights reserved SHARP is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation used under license by Hisense International Hong Kong America Investment Co Limited All other trademarks are property of their respective owners V2 ENGLISH 16 0752 Sharp LC 55LB481U_16 0752_MAN_V2_EN book Page 1 Friday Novemb...

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