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1. mami ge Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time EET lt 4 English Auto Input Sensing On e Input Labels Button Lock PC Exit Determine the inputs displayed in the INPUT list 3 Press Aor W to highlight Auto Input Sensing then press ENTER or gt to access the option 4 Press lt or P to select On turns on the input sensor or Off turns off the input sensor 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu SHARP Labeling an input source You can add a label to an input source to make it easier to identify in the INPUT SOURCE list 1 Press MENU C 4 LA q e Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press ENTER mame go Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time Language lt English p gt Auto Input Sensing On gt input Labels Button Lock PC Exit 3 Press A or to highlight Input Labels then press ENTER or gt to access the option Label Name A i v v 4 Press A or Y to select the input source you want to label then press gt to move to the label field r a SE v v 5 Press A or to select a character then press lt or gt to move to the previous or next character position Repeat this step to enter additional characters 6 When you have completed the label press ENTER to save your label and return to the previous menu The ne
2. Do not mix batteries of different types Do not mix old and new batteries Remove batteries when the charge is depleted If the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries Aiming the remote control e Point 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 SHARP Programming universal remote controls You can operate your Sharp TV with a new or existing universal remote control 1 See the table in Viewing universal remote control codes for common codes If you have problems programming your remote or need a different remote control code see the instructions that came with the remote control or check the remote control manufacturer s website for the latest remote control code information Follow your universal remote control s instructions to enter the TV code you found in Step 1 e If your universal remote control has a code search feature run a code search to identify a code that matches your TV See your universal remote control s instructions for details e If your universal remote control has a Learn feature you can manually program it using the Sharp TV remote to teach the commands one ata time See your universal remote control s instructions for details For additional help and information e Visit the remote control manufacturer s website Call tech
3. 4 Press A or W to highlight Analog CC Type then press ENTER or gt to access the option 5 Press lt or gt to select an analog caption setting You can select e CC1 through CC4 Closed captioning appears in a small banner across the bottom of the screen CC1 is usually the orinted version of the audio CC2 through CC4 display content provided by the broadcaster e Text1 through Text4 Closed captioning covers half or all of the screen Text1 through Text4 display content provided by the broadcaster 6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu SHARP selecting the digital closed captioning mode Digital channels usually have one or more closed captioning modes The Service1 and CC1 modes usually display a text version of the TV program audio in a small banner The other Service and CC modes display information provided by the broadcaster Service1 mode displays a text version of the audio in the same language as the audio 1 Press MENU 7 me ox Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press ENTER 3 Press A or W to highlight Closed Caption then press ENTER mam go Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time E UET lt English p gt Auto Input Sensing lt On gt Input Labels Button Lock mam oo Settings Closed Caption CC Settings lt Off Analog CC Type lt 010 Digital CC
4. Control HDMI CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI s RH oo Device Auto Power Off TV Auto Power On Ei Audio Return Channel CEC Device List Connect Root Menu lt Back SHARP 4 Press A or W to highlight CEC Control then press ENTER or gt to access the option 5 Press lt or gt to highlight On or Off then press ENTER 6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off When CEC Control is set to On Device Auto Power Off automatically turns off HDMI CEC devices when you turn off your TV 1 Press MENU 7 me ox Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press ENTER E 3 ill ge Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time EET lt 4 English gt Auto Input Sensing lt On gt Input Labels Button Lock PC Exit Control HDMI CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI 3 Press A or to highlight CEC a then press ENTER OE ill ee CEC CEC Control lt gt Device Auto Power Off lt gt TV Auto Power On 4 b gt gt Audio Return Channel CEC Device List Connect Root Menu lt Back Automatically turn off HDMI CEC devices when the TV is turned off 4 Make sure that the CEC Control option is turned on See Turning CEC Control on or off on page 46 5 On the Settings CEC menu press A or W to highlight Device Auto Power Off
5. OR Oya O Off Previous 7 Press A or to select On to turn on Daylight Saving Time or Off to turn off Daylight Saving Time then press ENTER Previous 8 Press lt gt or ENTER to highlight Month Day or Year then press A or W adjust the setting When you are finished use the arrow buttons to highlight Next then press ENTER A 15 vy Previous SHARP 9 Press lt gt or ENTER to highlight Hour Minute or the AM PM field then press A or W adjust the option When you are finished use the arrow buttons to highlight Next then press ENTER Easy Setup Change Input Labels TV Label Name y A vyv Create labels for the devices connected to your TV 10 Press A or to highlight a video input source then press gt to move to the label area 11 Press A or to highlight a preset label or Custom 12 If you select a preset label press ENTER The video input box on the left is selected so you can label a different video input source OR If you select Custom press ENTER then press A or to enter the first character in your custom label then press gt to move to the next character position Use the arrow buttons to enter additional characters or to move from character to character You can enter 12 characters letters or numbers When you have finished creating your label press ENTER The video input box on the left is selected so you can label a different video input source
6. 68 Press A or W to highlight Digital CC Style then press mg il Ch ENTER Settings Digital CC Style Style lt 4 Automatic Size lt Default Font lt Default Text Color lt Default Text Opacity 4 Background Color Default Background Opacity Default Edge Effect lt Default gt gt P gt Default p gt gt gt P gt Edge Color lt 4 Default lt Back Press A or to highlight Style then press ENTER or gt to access the option Press lt or gt to highlight Custom then press ENTER Press A or to highlight an option then press ENTER or gt to access the option You can select e Size Selects the font size e Font Selects the font style Text Color Selects the color for the words e Text Opacity Selects the opacity level for the words e Background Color Selects the color for the background e Background Opacity Selects the opacity level for the background e Edge Effect Selects the style of the letter edges e Edge Color Selects the color of the letter edges Press lt or gt to select a setting then press ENTER Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Adjusting time settings When you set up your TV for the first time you set up the clock If the power is disconnected or you move your TV to a different time zone you need to reset the clock to the correct time set
7. SHARP selecting a CEC compatible device When you have more than one INlink compatible device connected you can select the device you want to use 1 Press INPUT press A or to highlight the CEC compatible device you want to wake then press ENTER 2 Press MENU C Li LA k e Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 3 Press lt or to highlight Settings then press ENTER mam go Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time E UET lt English p gt Auto Input Sensing lt On gt Input Labels Button Lock PC Exit Control HDMI CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI 4 Press A or to highlight CEC then press ENTER msa ojo Settings CEC CEC Control lt On Device Auto Power Off lt On TV Auto Power On lt On Audio Return lt Off Channel CEC Device List Connect Root Menu lt Back Select the HDMI CEC device you want to use 5 Make sure that the CEC Control option is turned on See Turning CEC Control on or off on page 46 6 On the Settings CEC menu press A or to highlight Connect then press ENTER A list of HDMI CEC compatible devices you have connected opens 7 Press A or W to highlight 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 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Opening a CEC compatible device s root menu You
8. 1 Make sure that you have e Installed the remote control batteries See page 38 for details e Connected an antenna cable TV or satellite TV See page through 20 for details e Connected the power cord See page 37 for details 2 Press power to turn on your TV Fran ais _ 3 Press A or W to highlight a language then press ENTER Store Display Mode Previous 4 Press or gt to highlight Home Use Mode or Store Display Mode then press ENTER If you selected Store Display Mode a message asks if you are sure you want 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 Customize TV Get the best experience with your TV from the start Previous 40 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV 5 Press lt or gt to highlight an option then press ENTER You can select e 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 41 e Customize TV to set viewing options to maximize your viewing experience Go to Customize my TV on page 40 Customize my TV QOEastern OCentral OMountain Olai O NEG ct ELEWE yNieUiile ONewfoundland Previous 6 Press A or to highlight a time zone then press ENTER DESVALLS LALY Waals M LAE
9. Opening a CEC compatible device s root MENU cece ccc eee eee e eee eeees 49 Using a USB flash drive 4 ie itae ah hs peicacedeine i benaie igo lade hadkeetgaaded 50 SWitching tO USB MOOE sseesirssrerr Syer irs rer EEr RIAT N EEPE RE EErEE 50 Browsing photos ssssssssssssusessrssessresessessesseeserseesersosesreseesees 50 Viewing favorite photos sssussssussesessesessesessesesrereeeesereereererees 51 Viewing photos in a slideshow 5i sssccereevoes ia sGedientdbostianseeneieuseceseeoss 51 Adjusting the picture sssussusussnsssessreseessserserserssersorerees s 52 Adjusting the TV picture 54641 eneqrcavenwseboussdavireands fends peudiaendaececsenicas 52 Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio sss occicceesacecencansdeued dieceseeedenss 53 Setting the power on picture mode s sssssessessessessessessersersessessee 54 Adjusting the computer image essssussussussessussersrrsersresorsseserseeso 54 Adjusting the SOUNO 2 ec10gaenaradented irati t ade ina EEEN N 55 Adjusting sound settings s ssusseserssessessessesserseeseeserserreesesees s 55 Selecting the audio out mode no5n0 lt xsnacvrnscben sehen etetusreheceenceennwsennesens 56 Paying TV audio ONIY nc oactuce eed ed asada oh ode oher aad ned riei wed ae DERRER 57 Changing channel settings cc cece cece cece cece eee eeeeeeeeennes 57 Automatically scanning for ChidNNGlS s0 44wseedaseadn ses nseebardedeededneeasaeees 57 Hiding channels endan
10. Problem Solon Remote Make sure that the power cord is control does correctly connected to your TV and not work a power outlet e Make sure that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the remote control sensor on the front of the TV e Point the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on your TV For the location of the remote control sensor see Front on page 10 e The supplied batteries are wrapped tightly in clear plastic Make sure that you have removed this plastic from the batteries e Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly See Installing remote control batteries on page 38 e Replace dead batteries with new batteries See Installing remote control batteries on page 38 General Problem Solution No power Make sure that the power cord is correctly connected to your TV and a power outlet e Unplug the power cord wait 60 seconds then plug the cord back in and turn on your TV e Other devices for example a surround sound receiver external speakers fans or hair dryers may be interfering with your TV Try turning off one device ata time to determine which device is causing interference After you have determined which device is causing interference move it further from the TV to eliminate the interference 76 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Problem Solution No signal Press INPUT and make sure that ee you have sel
11. Settings PC Auto Adjust H Position V Position Clock Phase Reset PC Settings lt Back Automatically matches PC signal timing when on Press A or to highlight an option then press ENTER or gt to access the option You can select e Auto Adjust Automatically adjusts the image settings such as position and phase H Position Moves the image right or left V Position Moves the image up or down e Clock Minimizes vertical stripes in the screen image e Phase Adjusts the focus of stable images e Reset PC Settings Resets all computer settings to factory mode Press lt or gt to adjust the option Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Adjusting the sound Adjusting sound settings You can adjust sound settings to improve the sound quality You also can reset all sound settings to the factory default 1 Press MENU H gt 2 ELER Picture Channels Settings Help MHL 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Sound then press ENTER m Oe TOG Sound Sound Mode lt Standard Balance a 0 Bass Treble Speaker Digital Audio Format Audio Delay Analog TV Audio lt Stereo P gt Audio Language lt English p gt Headphones Audio Out Reset Sound Settings Exit 3 Press Aor W to highlight an option then press ENTER or gt to access the option You can select e
12. e Pressing INPUT and selecting HDMI 2 MHL e Pressing MENU and selecting MHL For instructions on using your MHL enabled device see Using an MHL enabled device on page 45 25 S HARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Connecting a game console HDMI best Side of TV On your TV console HDMI cable connector HDMI jack 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the game console 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 game 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 A or W to highlight HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 then press ENTER An HDMI cable carries both audio and video You do not need to use any audio cables 26 S i ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Component video better Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks On your TV b f Component Analog video cable audio cable connectors connectors console Console specific component video and audio cable 0 Component Analog video jacks audio jacks DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the game c
13. video from the connected CEC device 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 Make sure that the device is a CEC compatible device See the documentation that came with the device for more information Make sure that the correct video input source is selected See Selecting the video input source on page 42 Make sure that the CEC Control feature is turned on See Turning CEC Control on or off on page 46 e Try adjusting the TV picture See Adjusting the TV picture on page 52 If the device is not a Sharp device it may not be compatible with your TV SHARP Problem Solution My TV is not playing the audio from the connected CEC device My TV s remote control does not control the device 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 Make sure that the device is a CEC compatible device See the documentation that came with the device Make sure that the TV volume is turned up and not muted e Try adjusting the TV sound See Adjusting sound settings on page 55 Make sure that the TV speakers are turned on and not muted See Adjusting sound settings on page 55 Make sure that the CEC control feature is turned on See Turning CEC Control on or off o
14. x 7 87 in 200 mm C I ft re Cds 50 inch model 15 74 in 400 mm x 7 87 in 200 mm S HARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV IV components Front buttons Package contents e 42 LED TV or 50 LED TV e Remote control and batteries 2 AAA e TV stand and screws 4 e Power cord e Quick Setup Guide e Important Information Front Pe liam Descipton Press to open the on screen 1 MENU menu For more information see Navigating the menus on page 43 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 jitem Description nne 2 INPUT selected For more information see Selecting the video input Remote control Receives signals from the remote i 1 control Do not block source on page 42 sensor In menu mode press to confirm Lights blue when your TV is on selections Power indicator pe pee your TV is off 3 volano Wie increase or decrease the Press to go to the next or previous 4 channel in the channel list For CH A CH v more information see Selecting a channel on page 44 Press to turn your TV on or off standby mode Warning When your TV is off power still flows through it To completely disconnect power unplug the power cord gt power 10 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Pe Tien Denton 1 AUDIO OUT 2 HDMI 3 DVI 3 HDMI 2 MHL 4 H
15. 24 Make sure that you have selected HDMI 2 Roku as the video input source See Selecting the video input source on page 42 Try adjusting the picture settings on your TV See Adjusting the TV picture on page 52 Make sure that you have selected HDMI 2 Roku as the 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 page 34 If you are using external speakers a sound bar or a home theater system make sure that the volume is turned up and not muted If you are using external speakers a sound bar or a home theater system make sure that you have selected the correct output mode Try adjusting the audio settings on your TV See Adjusting sound settings on page 55 Make sure that there are no obstructions like cement walls between your Roku Streaming Stick and your wireless router Make sure that you have selected the correct wireless router name on the Wireless screen If your network requires a password make sure that you have entered the correct password Passwords are case sensitive If you have turned off SSID broadcasting on your wireless router select My network is not shown on the Wireless screen If you are not getting three or more signal strength bars a
16. 6 Press the number buttons to enter a password then enter the password again A message tells you that the password has been changed Note Enter your 4 digit password If you forget your password enter 9999 Default is 0000 7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four digit password C ail Cy Settings Parental Controls UnRated Exempt Ratings lt Block p gt US V Chip Canada V Chip Change Password Open V Chip Reset Downloadable Data lt Back Block TV programs that do not have a rating 62 SHARP 5 Press aor Y to highlight UnRated Exempt Ratings then press ENTER or P to access the option 6 Press lt or gt to select Block to block unrated TV or View to unblock unrated TV 7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu setting parental control levels You can set parental controls for the U S and Canada U S rating levels NONE Not rated TV Y All children TV Y7 Suitable for children 7 and older TV G General audiences TV PG Parental guidance suggested TV 14 Parental guidance strongly suggested TV MA Mature audiences only Some of the age based TV Parental Guidelines ratings also have content based ratings U S TV content ratings All All ratings are blocked FV Fantasy violence L Strong language S Sexual situations V Violence D Suggestive dialog None Movie not
17. Browse Photos Favorite Photos Start Slideshow Exit View the photos you selected as favorites 2 Press A or W to highlight Favorite Photos then press ENTER A thumbnail index of your favorite photos opens with a control bar at the bottom of the screen A heart appears on a favorite photo Photos are shown in the order they appear on the USB flash drive They may not be listed in file name order Exit Back 01 05 2013 O Move Select 2013 01 05 15 45 56 194 jpg 2448 x 3264 2 12 MB You select photos and navigate on the photo screen in the same way you do when you are browsing through photos For more information see Browsing photos on page 50 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Viewing photos in a slideshow You can view your photos in a slideshow 1 2 Switch to USB mode See Switching to USB mode on page 50 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 Press MENU PHOTOS Browse Photos Favorite Photos Start Slideshow Exit Press A or to highlight Start Slideshow then press ENTER A slideshow starts with the first photo in the current folder To control the slideshow press ENTER gt play or II pause to pause or start the slideshow EXIT or m stop to exit the slides
18. HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 then press ENTER An HDMI cable carries both audio and video You do not need to use any audio cables 15 S i ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV DVI same as HDMI but requires an audio connection 16 You must use the HDMI 3 DVI jack to connect a cable or satellite box using DVI If you use another HDMI jack you will not hear sound from the TV speakers Side of TV Cable or satellite box HDMI cable with HDMI DVI adapter HDMI cable Audio cable connector connector On your TV 1 HDMI 3 DVI PC DVI jack AUDIO IN jack Audio cable 9990 9 wa OUTPUT COMPONENT AV ANT CABLE PCIN Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable or satellite box 3 Connect an HDMI DVI adapter not provided to one end of an HDMI cable not provided then connect the adapter to the DVI OUT jack on the cable or satellite box 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 3 DVI jack on the side of your TV 5 Connect an audio 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 When you connect the audio using the PC DVI AUDIO IN jack the audio output is analog 6 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet turn on yo
19. Lock 3 Press A or W to highlight Parental Controls then press ENTER Enter Password Enter your 4 digit password Default is 0000 61 S i ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV 4 Press the number buttons to Blocking unrated TV enter the four digit password The default password is 0000 o ill oe Some TV programs such as news and sports shows are not You should change the l Seringe rated When you set UnRated Exempt Ratings to Block TV password to a number you can Parental Controls programs that do not have ratings are blocked When you try to remember UnRated Exempt Ratings Block watch a blocked program you are prompted to enter the US V Chip parental controls password Canada V Chip 1 Press MENU Change Password Open V Chip Reset Downloadable Data 4 E ae eo S set a Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Enter a new 4 digit password Settings then press ENTER E A Cy lt Back Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption 5 Press aor to highlight E ERE change Password then press TP ll Settings Time Language lt English Auto Input Sensing 4 On gt Change Password Input Labels Button Enter a new password Lock EHHH Confirm new password EEEH 3 Press A or W to highlight Parental Controls then press ENTER Enter a new 4 digit password then re enter it to confirm Enter Password
20. Press or gt to highlight woe Channels Channels then press ENTER Auto Channel Search Channel Skip Favorites Channel Edit Signal Strength Audio Only Auto View Mode Exit Play the audio with the picture turned off 3 Press A or W to highlight Audio Only then press ENTER or gt to access the option 4 Press lt or P gt to select On 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu e The picture turns off in about five seconds Audio Only works only when the input source is TV and your TV is receiving a broadcast signal e To exit audio only mode press any button When you exit audio only mode the Audio Only option is automatically reset to Off LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Changing channel settings Automatically scanning for channels When you scan for channels your TV searches for channels with signals and stores the channel information in the channel list When you press CH A or CH w 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 L_ 2 kaa A g AEA k Channels Picture Sound Settings Help MHL 2 Press lt or to highlight Channels then press ENTER A eoa Auto Channel Search Channel Skip Favorites Channel Edit Signal Strength Audio Only Aut
21. Type lt CS1 Digital CC Style lt Back 4 Press aor to highlight Digital CC Type then press ENTER or gt to access the menu LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV 5 Press lt or gt to select a digital caption setting You can select e Servicel through Service6 Servicel is usually the orinted 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 Closed captioning appears in a small banner across the bottom of the screen CC1 is usually the orinted version of the audio CC2 through CC4 display content provided by the broadcaster 6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Customizing digital closed captioning settings 1 Press MENU 2 Press lt or to highlight Settings then press ENTER 3 Press A or W to highlight Closed Caption then press ENTER 48 02 Picture Sound Channels engs Help MHL samt oe Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time Language lt English p gt Auto Input Sensing lt On gt Input Labels Button Lock E O aE Settings Closed Caption CC Settings lt Off Analog CC Type DIL LLGLE O Om BY 01 lt Digital CC Style lt Back 67 SHARP 4
22. close the menu SHARP Checking the digital signal strength You can check the digital signal strength to determine if you need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input The higher the signal strength the less likely you are to experience picture degradation 1 Press MENU C 7 in He 2 g AEA 2 Channels i Picture Sound Settings Help MHL 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Channels then press ENTER a R roeL Channels Auto Channel Search Channel Skip Favorites Channel Edit Signal Strength Audio Only Auto View Mode Exit 3 Press A or W to highlight Signal Strength then press ENTER 4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV 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 the selected rating you must enter a password Setting or changing the password 1 Press MENU IA EANES Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 2 Press lt or to highlight Settings then press ENTER mami ge Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time E UET lt English p gt Auto Input Sensing lt On gt Input Labels Button
23. device and the apps you have loaded on the device ull 17 19 eC Clock Calendar Music Internet Rom Camera ETAS Email Gallery Search Play Store Settings V aed 2 SocialHub Readers Game Hub My files Hub eeee C i i Phone Contacts MESSE ale 3 Use A V lt b gt and ENTER to navigate on your device The buttons you use to navigate on your device may vary depending on the device 46 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Using CEC Control CEC Control lets you control HDMI CEC compatible devices connected to the HDMI jacks on your TV using the remote control that came with your TV To use CEC Control you must set the CEC Control setting on the Settings CEC menu to On e HDMI cables must be used to connect HDMI CEC compatible devices to your TV e The connected device s HDMI CEC feature must be turned on If you connect an HDMI device that is not HDMI CEC compatible all of the CEC features do not work e Depending on the connected HDMI device the CEC feature may not work Turning CEC Control on or off 1 Press MENU nm Amol S cers Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press ENTER 3 Press A or W to highlight CEC then press ENTER mami go Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time ME Valeler tel lt English Auto Input Sensing lt On gt Input Labels Button Lock Exit
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25. including but not limited to liquids gels or pastes e Upto three 3 pixel failures dots that are dark or incorrectly illuminated grouped in an area smaller than one tenth 1 10 of the display size or up to five 5 pixel failures throughout the display Pixel based displays may contain a limited number of pixels that may not function normally e Problems with delay in motion or action of video images while playing first person style video games REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST DATA LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS WARRANTOR MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD SOME STATES PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR P
26. 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 The audio cable s you are using may be bad Try a new set Make sure that the room is not too bright Light reflecting off the screen can make the picture difficult to see If an S VHS camera ora camcorder is connected while another connected device is turned on the picture may be poor Turn off one or more devices Adjust the contrast color and brightness settings See Adjusting the TV picture on page 52 Other devices for example a surround sound receiver external speakers fans or hair dryers may be interfering with your TV Try turning off one device at a time to determine which device is causing interference After you have determined which device is causing interference move it further from the TV to eliminate the interference 75 SHARP Problem Solution No output from Adjust the audio balance See one of the Adjusting sound settings on speakers page 55 e Make sure that the audio cables are connected correctly and securely to your TV After images appear e Do not display a still image such as alogo game or computer image for an extended period of time This can cause a permanent after image to be burned into the screen This type of damage is not covered by your warranty Remote control
27. press mame oe Settings Closed Caption CC Settings lt Off Analog CC Type lt or ox Digital CC Type lt CS1 Digital CC Style lt Back 4 Press aor YW to highlight CC Settings then press ENTER or gt to access the option 5 Press lt or gt to select Off turns off closed captioning On Always turns on closed captioning or On When Mute turns on closed captioning when the sound is muted 6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu You can also press CC to turn closed captioning on or off 66 3 Press Aor W to highlight LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Selecting the analog closed captioning mode Analog channels usually have one or more closed captioning modes 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 Z e et Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press ENTER JE aa Cy Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time EET lt 4 English Auto Input Sensing lt On gt Input Labels Button Lock Closed Caption then press E il Cys ENTER o G Closed Caption CC Settings lt Off AnalogCC Type lt CCl Digital CC Type lt CS1 Digital CC Style lt Back
28. the device is not a Sharp device it may not be compatible with your TV Make sure that the CEC Control feature is turned on See Turning CEC Control on or off on page 46 Make sure that Device Auto Power Off is set to On on the CEC menu See Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off on page 47 e The device may not support this My TV does not turn on when turn on my device feature See the documentation that came with the device for more information Make sure that the CEC Control feature is turned on See Turning CEC Control on or off on page 46 Make sure that TV Auto Power On is set to On on the CEC menu See Turning TV Auto Power On on or off on page 47 e The device may not support this feature See the documentation that came with the device for more information 79 SHARP 80 Problem Solution The Audio Return Channel setting on the CEC menu keeps turning back on after it is turned off When Audio Return Channel is set to Off and CEC Control is set to On and you adjust the volume on the audio receiver Audio Return Channel is automatically set to On To prevent this from happening turn off the CEC Control feature See Turning CEC Control on or off on page 46 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Problem Solution cannot select the Root Menu option on the CEC menu OR The device s root menu does not open when select Root Menu o
29. then press ENTER or gt to access the option LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV 6 Press lt or gt 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 TV Auto Power On automatically turns on your TV when an HDMI CEC device is turned on if the device has this feature 1 Press MENU C y e Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 2 Press lt or P to highlight Settings then press ENTER Le an ee Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time MF Valeler tel lt English Auto Input Sensing 4 On gt Input Labels Button Lock PC Exit Control HDMI CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI 3 Press A or W to highlight CEC then press ENTER mg ae oe ane CEC Control 4 On Device Auto Power Off lt oyn gt gt TV Auto Power On 4 On gt gt Audio Return lt Off Channel CEC Device List Connect Root Menu lt Back Automatically turn on the TV when the HDMI CEC device is powered on if allowed by the device 4 Make sure that the CEC Control option is turned on See Turning CEC Control on or off on page 46 5 On the Settings CEC menu press A or to highlight TV Auto Power On then press ENTER or P
30. to access the option 47 SHARP 6 Press lt or gt to highlight On turns on your TV when you turn on the connected device or Off does not turn on your TV when you turn on the connected device then press ENTER 7 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Turning Audio Return Channel on or off When CEC Control is turned on and you have connected an audio receiver to your TV turning on Audio Return Channel lets you use your TV s remote control to control the volume on the audio receiver 1 Press MENU g ae oY Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 2 Press lt or to highlight Settings then press ENTER m go Parental Controls Closed Caption Time EUL UELG lt English p gt Auto Input Sensing lt On gt Input Labels Button Lock Exit Control HDMI CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI 3 Press A or W to highlight CEC then press ENTER mg ill ee 0i 63 CEC Control lt Off Device Auto Power Off lt TV Auto Power On lt Audio Return Channel CEC Device List Connect Root Menu lt Back Listen to audio though the audio receiver Adjust volume with the TV remote 4 Make sure that the CEC Control option is turned on See Turning CEC Control on or off on page 46 5 Onthe Settings CEC menu press A or W to highlight Audio Return Channel then press ENTER or gt to access the opion 48 3 Press A or W to high
31. with the wall mount bracket for screw lengths 81 SHARP Legal notices FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning Changes o
32. 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 Easy Setup How are you planning to watch TV Cable Satellite Box Cable from the wall Previous LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV 15 Press A or W 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 Easy Setup How are you planning to watch TV Connect your cable or satellite box if it s not already connected turn it on then select Next HDMI cable Component cable AV cable BEST BETTER GOOD Is i aoe Previous Press ENTER Easy Setup Complete Congratulations Now it s time to watch TV Press INPUT on your TV remote and select your cable satellite box Change channels with the cable satellite box remote Need help Visit the TV s Help menu or the online User Guide http www sharpusa com manuals hd aspx If you select Cable from the wall or Antenna your TV starts scanning for channels and displays a progress screen The scan may take several minutes You can press EXIT or select Skip and press ENTER to stop the auto channel search but you will need to run the auto channel search again to create a channel list When a message tells you
33. 42 inch model Screwtype Screw length ofscrews M4 18 mm 4 50 inch model ESEE M6 20 mm 4 S i ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Installing a wall mount bracket e Your TV has four VESA mounting holes on the back 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 e This TV is intended to be supported by a UL Listed wall mount bracket with suitable weight load See Miscellaneous on page 81 e To prevent injury this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor wall in accordance with the installation instructions 1 Carefully place your TV face down on a cushioned clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV SHARP 2 Ifthe TV stand is attached remove the four screws that secure the stand to your TV 42 inch model 50 inch model S toe ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV e 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 e The mounting holes on the back of your TV take type M6 screws 42 inch model 7 87 in 200 mm
34. AUDIO OUT jack If you want to connect an amplifier home theater system or sound bar you need to disconnect the headphones 33 S HARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Connecting external speakers or a sound bar You can connect external speakers or a sound bar to the digital audio jack Digital audio External speaker system On your TV Digital optical audio cable Digital optical sound bar audio cable connector Digital optical audio jack 299 9 oa PUTUT COMP ONENT AV AE GARIE Ai AUDIOIN Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the external speaker system or sound bar is turned off 2 Connecta digital optical audio cable not provided to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the back of your TV and to the optical AUDIO IN 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 ENTER Set the Audio Format option to PCM See Adjusting sound settings on page 55 34 S i ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Analog audio When you connect external speakers or a sound bar to the AUDIO OUT jack th
35. CAUTION A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK A DO NOT OPEN A Read these instructions This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your TV This label is located on the back of your TV This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your TV Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth N AO u fBPWN Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 00 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Donot defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specifi
36. DMI 1 ARC gt USB Connect headphones an analog audio amplifier a home theater system or a sound bar to this jack For more information see Connecting headphones on page 33 or Analog audio on page 35 Connect an HDMI device to this jack For more information see HDMI best on pages 15 21 26 or 29 OR Connect the video for a DVI device to this jack For more information see DVI same as HDMI but requires an audio connection on pages 16 or 30 Connect an HDMI device to this jack For more information 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 Streaming Stick on page 44 Connect an HDMI device to this jack For more information see HDMI best on pages 15 21 26 or 29 OR Connect a home theater that supports ARC to this jack Connect a USB flash drive to this jack to view compatible JPEG picture files For more information see Connecting a USB flash drive on page 32 and Using a USB flash drive on page 50 11 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV P
37. ER to lock and unlock ratings 6 Press lt or P to highlight Movie Ratings or TV Ratings for USA ratings Enter your 4 digit password Canadian English or Canadian French for Canadian Default is 0000 ratings 64 SHARP 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four digit password mami oo Settings Parental Controls UnRated Exempt Ratings Block p gt US V Chip Canada V Chip Change Password Open V Chip Reset Downloadable Data lt Back Display an advanced V Chip ratings table for digital channels 5 Press A or W to highlight Open V CHIP then press ENTER The screen that you see may vary depending on the broadcaster US V Chip Movie Ratings ONone OG None OPG TV Y PG 13 ENY OR TV G ONC 17 TV Ratings All FV LS VD O O TV PG O OOOO OX Tv14 O GOOO TV MA O OOO Press ENTER to lock and unlock ratings 6 Press A V lt or P to select the program and content types you want to block then press ENTER mam os Parental Controls UnRated Exempt Ratings Block US V Chip Canada V Chip Change Password Open V Chip Reset Downloadable Data lt Back Reset all V Chip settings to factory default 7 To reset the V Chip information to the factory default press A or YW to highlight Reset Downloadable Data then press ENTER A box opens 8 Press A or W to highlight OK or Cancel then press ENTER 9 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXI
38. LC 42LB261U LC SOLB261U SHARP A2 90 won Before using your new product please read these instructions to prevent any damage SHARP Contents GALO SAFET aschagecwaeettaseeeera pnd eee peneene EIEEE TESE EEES EENE 1 Important Safety Instructions ssssssssessesessesesseseserseseesererse 2 NARI e E E E I PE E A E EE E E E A E EE 2 01 6 ee Etri EEr ETOP TETTE RT re EEEE ERINN EEE TENA 3 IEPOCWEOM 25 400155 4pnkeg a E 4 a TEn EARLY E E E E EE EE E EE E E keoenaneees 4 Aala SEE EE EENE E EEE T EE EEO E 4 CEG COMI PEPPE E T E EAEC NETTE EE EA ENET TTE TST TT 4 Motion Enhancement essssussussussussesseeseesecserseeserseesoresesereseseeo 4 US OE enanar EE E EEA AE E ES ERAT A 4 ge INOUE EE EEE E EE EE E T EE TT 4 Installing the stand or wall mount bracket 0 cc cece cece ee eee eee ees 5 installing the stand ono gan nce ado eee ee eee eo ees ky eee EENIAS ERNEA 5 Installing a wall mount bracket 0 0 ccc ccc ccc ccc eee eee ee eeeneeeeeees 7 TEGO OWE a5 ue cpenge eee dk ah E EEE EEE 10 Package contents yiynxdivnee io eckineokinneasenecdasirandetenaneviareehasecbeeenaees 10 FIOM Bi cueeaecerestetanisesenhceeuaepedacsl AE tages saece 10 POR DUTOS e orere tror error enner sere 350asbepduensneeaedunaeesateeerensere soars 10 DIG EEIE PESES PETS ETT TET E A E A E EE EEE ET EE TEE TE 11 E EEPE REPETE E TEA N E E EE EE EE TE hes ET E E ncn eeese 12 tO sene EOE E E EEE E EE E E EE S E 13 What connection shou
39. 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 Make sure that the MHL cable is connected securely to your TV and the device Make sure that 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 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Problem Solution My TV is displaying the video from the connected device but is not playing the audio Make sure that the volume on your mobile device is turned up and not muted Make sure that the volume on your TV is turned up and not muted Make sure that the MHL cable is connected securely to your TV and the device Make sure that 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 e Try adjusting the audio settings on your TV Some apps may not work on your TV depending on how the app developer programmed the app CEC compatible device Problem Solution My TV is not displaying the
40. Note OO The INPUT SOURCE list displays Component when a component video device is connected and turned on or displays AV when an AV device is connected and turned on 42 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV On screen menu overview e Depending on the signal source selected you may see different options on your screen e Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out Accessing the menus 1 Press MENU ee AO lo Picture S s Sound Channels Settings Help MHL 2 Press lt or gt to highlight a menu icon then press ENTER Picture menu TV mode E ae os icture AV Mode lt Standard gt Backlight 39 Brightness 50 Contrast 54 Color 63 Tint 0 Sharpness 35 Advanced Settings Reset Picture Settings Exit Sound menu TV mode A EOC _ Sound Sound Mode Balance 7 0 Bass Treble Speaker lt Standard gt Digital Audio Format Audio Delay Analog TV Audio lt Stereo gt Audio Language lt English Headphones Audio Out Reset Sound Settings Exit SHARP Channels menu TV mode Channels Auto Channel Search Channel Skip Favorites Channel Edit Signal Strength Audio Only Auto View Mode Exit Automatically search for channels Settings menu TV mode s A oo Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time EUL UEL English Auto Input Sensing On Input Labels Button Lock CEC PC Exit Photos menu USB mode Brows
41. ONDITIONS OF ANY KIND either express or implied See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License If you require additional information please call the Insignia support line at 1 877 467 4289 SHARP One year limited warranty Sharp Televisions Definitions Best Buy Warrantor warrants to you the original purchaser of this new Sharp branded television Product that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of your purchase of the Product Warranty Period For this warranty to apply your Product must be purchased in the United States or Canada from a Best Buy or Future Shop authorized dealer of Sharp brand products only that are packaged with this warranty statement How long does the coverage last The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year 365 days from the date you purchased the Product Your purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product What does this warranty cover During the Warranty Period if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Warrantor repair center or store personnel Warrantor will at its sole option 1 repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts or 2 replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts Products
42. R Information about the aaa TV software version is displayed System Info Learn More Update Firmware Power on in Dynamic Mode Reset to Default Exit 4 Ifyour TV uses open source software press ENTER to view the Open Source Software Notice 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Learning more You can learn more about Roku MHL remote control codes and connecting a sound bar 1 Press MENU my eA O e f i Picture Sound Channels Settings MHL 2 Press lt or P to highlight HELP EE T se Qe then press ENTER Help System Info Learn More Update Firmware Power on in Dynamic Mode Reset to Default Exit 72 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV msie Qe Help 3 Press Aor W to highlight Learn More then press ENTER Learn More What is MHL What is Roku Ready Remote control codes How to connect a sound bar lt Back 4 Press aor to highlight a topic then press ENTER Your TV displays information about the topic you selected 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu Updating the TV firmware If your TV is behaving oddly and you have tried all the solutions in the troubleshooting pages you may need to update the TV firmware Cautions e Make sure that you have tried all other solutions before you upgrade the firmware While the firmware is updating do not turn o
43. ROVINCE TO PROVINCE Product information For the U S go to http www sharpusa com manuals hd aspx For Canada English go to http www sharp ca en CA CustomerSupport Support ProductDownloads as px For Canada French go to http www sharp ca fr CA CustomerSupport Support ProductDownloads asp X Product support 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 2015 Best Buy China LTD All rights reserved SHARP is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation used under license by SHARP Corporation All other trademarks are property of their respective owners 83 SHARP Product information For the U S go to htto www sharpousa com manuals hd aspx For Canada English go to htto www sharp ca en CA CustomerSupport Support ProductDownloads aspx For Canada French go to htto www sharp ca fr CA CustomerSupport Support ProductDownloads aspx 00 00 E0000 1E slote E077 S7010 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 0 010 0I 0 AF 2014 Best Buy China LID All rights reserved SHARP is a
44. Sharp 42 50 LED TV Using an MHL enabled device You can connect your MHL enabled device such as a cell phone and view your device s screen on your TV You must use the purple HDMI 2 MHL jack to connect an MHL enabled device Connecting 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 Your device s menu will vary depending on the device and the apps you have loaded on the device ull 17 19 C Calendar Music Internet W O Camera UET Email Gmail 3 8 6 Gallery Search Play Store Settings rh aa Social Hub Readers Game Hub My files Hub 1 O E gt T m Ff Phone Contacts MESSE ale Home 3 Use amp V lt gt and ENTER to navigate on your device The buttons you use to navigate on your device may vary depending on the device 45 SHARP Switching back to the connected device 1 Press INPUT then press A or to select HDMI 2 MHL INPUT SOURCE TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 MHL PRevee pe HDMI 3 Component AV PC USB Photos OR Press MENU then press lt or gt to highlight MHL MHL device is detected Press ENTER to go to MHL Device 2 Press ENTER to access your MHL enabled device Your device s menu opens Your device s menu will vary depending on the
45. Sound Mode Selects the sound mode You can select e Standard Balances treble and bass This setting is good for watching standard TV broadcasts e Movie Enhances treble and bass for a rich sound experience This setting is good for watching DVDs Blu ray Discs and HDTV e Music Preserves the original sound This setting is good for listening to music e Voice Enhances vocals for TV audio This setting is good for watching news broadcasts e User Lets you manually adjust sound settings e Balance Adjusts the balance between the left and right audio channels Bass Adjusts the low sounds Treble Adjusts the high sounds Speaker Selects where to play TV audio When you connect headphones to your TV audio plays through both the headphones and the TV speakers You can select e Auto default setting Automatically turns off the TV speakers when you connect a device to the AUDIO OUT jack When the device is disconnected the TV speakers turn on automatically e On Always plays the audio through the TV speakers If a device is connected to the AUDIO OUT jack the audio is played through both the TV speakers and the device e Off tTurns off the TV speakers and plays the audio only through the device connected to the AUDIO OUT jack If you disconnect the device the TV speakers remain turned off 35 SHARP e Digital Audio Format Audio Delay Sends digital audio to an external audio system You
46. T to close the menu Locking control buttons LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV 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 m A A O e Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press or ENTER saat oe Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time Language lt English Auto Input Sensing lt On gt Input Labels Button Lock CEC PC Exit Lock the buttons on the TV and only operate the TV with the remote control Press A or to highlight Button Lock then press ENTER or gt to access the option Press lt or P to select On locks the buttons or Off unlocks the buttons Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu 65 SHARP Using closed captioning Closed captioning displays a text version of the TV program audio or displays information provided by the broadcaster Turning closed captioning on or off 1 Press MENU Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press ENTER J il Ch Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time EET lt English Auto Input Sensing Input Labels Button Lock PC Exit 3 Press A or W to highlight Closed Caption th ra Hn Sle aption then
47. T CABLE jack aa i COMP ONENT AV Back of TV Coaxial cable Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off Connect a coaxial cable not provided to the ANT CABLE jack on the back of your TV and to the antenna or cable TV wall jack Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet then turn on your TV Press INPUT to open the NPUT SOURCE list Press A or to highlight TV then press ENTER If you cannot tune to channels you know exist scan for channels See Automatically scanning for channels on page 57 Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and noise from radio waves e Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power cord or other cables e Ifthe antenna is not installed correctly contact qualified service personnel to correct the problem e 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 broadcaster or cable TV provider e If you connect to cable or satellite TV without a set top box and experience poor picture quality you may need to install a set top box to improve signal reception and picture quality Contact your cable or satellite TV provider about upgrading to a set top box e Many high definition HD chann
48. TV then turn on the cable or satellite box 5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 6 Press A or Y to select AV then press ENTER 18 S ia ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Coaxial good W N N OA ue RA On your TV Cable or satellite box Coaxial cable connector ANT CABLE jack 000 0 Y VIDEO Ps Pr L COMP ONENT AV G O DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Back of TV Coaxial cable Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable or satellite box Connect a coaxial cable not provided to the ANT CABLE jack on the back of your TV and to the coaxial out jack on the cable or satellite box Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet turn on your TV then turn on the cable or satellite box Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list Press A or to highlight TV then press ENTER If you cannot tune to channels you know exist scan for channels See Automatically scanning for channels on page 57 e Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and noise from radio waves e Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power cord or other cables 19 S HARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box 20 N au fb W On your TV Antenna or cable TV no box Coaxial cable connector AN
49. and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Warrantor and are not returned to you If service of Products or parts are required after the Warranty Period expires you must pay all labor and parts charges This warranty lasts as long as you own your Sharp Product during the Warranty Period Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product How to obtain warranty service If you purchased the Product at a Best Buy or Future Shop retail store location and your television Product has a screen size of less than 42 inches please take your original receipt and the Product to any Best Buy or Future Shop store Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging If you purchased the Product from a Best Buy or Future Shop online web site mail your original receipt and the Product to the address listed on the web site Make sure that you put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging To obtain in home warranty service for a television with a screen 42 inches or larger in the United States call 1 888 BESTBUY Canada call 1 866 BESTBUY for Future Shop call 1 800 663 2275 Call agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will have an Sharp approved repair technician dispatched to your home Where is the warranty valid This w
50. arranty is valid only in the United States and Canada at Best Buy or Future Shop branded retail stores or websites to the original purchaser of the product in the county where the original purchase was made What does the warranty not cover This warranty does not cover e Customer instruction education e Installation e Set up adjustments e Cosmetic damage e Damage due to acts of God such as power surges e Accident s e Misuse unintentional or intentional e Abuse unintentional or intentional e Negligence e 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 e Modification of any part of the Product including the antenna e Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance e Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply e Outages static or other problems with over the air reception of the television broadcast signals e Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Warrantor to service the Product LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV e Products sold as is or with all faults e Consumables including but not limited to batteries i e AA AAA C etc e Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed e Loss or Theft of this product or any part of the product e Failures or Damage caused by any contact
51. bove your wireless network adjust the location of your wireless router 77 SHARP Problem Solution cannot stream Netflix movies through my Roku Streaming Stick cannot watch all channels through my Roku Streaming Stick Make sure that you have a Netflix unlimited streaming membership Membership is required to instantly watch movies and TV episodes streaming from Netflix Not all channels are available in Canada MHL enabled device Problem Solution The mobile device does not charge when connected to the HDMI 2 MHL jack My TV is not displaying the video or playing the audio from the connected mobile device My TV is playing the audio from a connected device but is not displaying the video 78 Make sure that the MHL cable is connected securely to your TV and the device See Connecting an MHL enabled device on page 25 Make sure that 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 Make sure that the MHL cable is connected securely to your TV and the device Make sure that 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
52. 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 A or to highlight an HDMI input then press ENTER 2 Press MENU m 2 ae OS e Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 3 Press lt or P to highlight Settings then press ENTER sant oe Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time E UET lt English Auto Input Sensing lt On gt Input Labels Button Lock PC Exit Control HDMI CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI 4 Press A or W to highlight CEC 4 then press ENTER mg ill oe CEC CEC Control a Device Auto Power Off lt TV Auto Power On lt Audio Return Channel CEC Device List Connect Root Menu lt Back Control the HDMI CEC device menu with the TV remote control if allowed by the device 5 Make sure that the CEC Control option is turned on See Turning CEC Control on or off on page 46 6 On the Settings CEC menu press A or to highlight Root Menu then press ENTER The device s root menu opens and you can use your TV s remote control to control the device Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu 49 SHARP Using a USB flash drive You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV to view compatible JPEG pictures Never remove the USB flash drive or turn off your TV while viewing JPEG picture
53. can select e Audio Format Selects how the digital audio is sent to the external audio system You can select e Pass Thru Outputs the original digital audio sound e PCM Outputs audio in 2 channel stereo e Audio Delay Fine tunes the audio when it is not in sync with the video Analog TV Audio Analog channels only Selects the audio mode You can select e Mono Select this option if there is noise or static on weak stereo broadcasts e Stereo Select this option for programs broadcast in stereo e SAP Select this option to listen to a secondary audio program if available You can also press AUDIO one or more times to select the audio mode Audio Language Digital channels only Selects an alternate audio language if available e Headphones Audio Out You can use the Q AUDIO OUT jack on the side of your TV to connect headphones a home theater system or a sound bar When a device is connected to the AUDIO OUT jack the TV speakers are muted You can select e Headphones Audio Out Select this option to use the remote control that came with your TV to control the audio from the headphones home theater system sound bar or external speaker system 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 o
54. cecawneniaeeeioeq meee peaeateenaes exanseaearaeeneavetaacaees 58 Setting up a favorite channel list 0 cc cece eee ect eeee ee en eee eeeeeeeees 59 Viewing a favorite channel i aiead ves heed ecbaderdwndeescdesaseeredeees doves ees 59 Adding or changing a channel label cece ccc cece eee e eee e ee eeeeees 60 Checking the digital signal strength ccc cece cece e cece eee e ee eeeeeeaee 61 Setting parental controls a p10b00n0ankvese cageusesdess seaweed uaweskaanoesanend 61 Setting or changing the password ccc cece cece eee cence eee e ee eeeeeeeee 61 Dockngunated 0 1ns4 lt 0754s cacadandadawhaesed denne enee dbase headin ia ERTE 62 Setting parental control levels cece eee eee eee eee eee e eee e eee eeeeeeeeees 63 Downloading rating information cece cece ccc eee e eee e eee ence eees 64 Locking CONC UNIONS ft5cnscoa nie ee retiri bone boned eas nde AA 65 Using closed captioning o 5 chee Gunnedah nd inead 4 e4 beauewny seers ensenee ns 66 Turning closed captioning on or off os cy icave hone eiseebieeh deseenstausecs dasceceeas 66 Selecting the analog closed captioning MOdE cc cece cece eee e een eeenes 66 Selecting the digital closed captioning mode cece cece cece eee eeee 67 Customizing digital closed captioning settings 0c cece cece e eee e eee eeee 67 Adjusting time settings yin ccenawd denen dedesed rindnendenaennehssaeeeeeeescu
55. ced motion blurring particularly when watching fast motion sports and action scenes See the Motion Enhancement option in Adjusting the TV picture on page 52 for information DTS Sound DTS Sound delivers clear crisp and natural sound while providing deep enveloping bass Game mode Video games generally require adjustments to the television picture settings to get the maximum experience By simply pressing a button on your remote control your television settings will automatically adjust for video games It couldn t be easier See the Game option in Adjusting the TV picture on page 52 for instruction on how to select Game mode The backs of the 42 inch and 50 inch models look slightly different The jack locations and names are the same for both models The graphics in this User Guide show the 42 inch model unless otherwise noted S HARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Installing the stand or wall mount bracket e Ifyou plan to wall mount your TV do not install the stand e Store the stand and stand screws in case you decide to use the stand in the future Installing the stand 1 Carefully 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 42 inch model 50 inch model S i ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV 3 Secure the TV stand to your TV with the four provided screws
56. channel list 58 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Hiding channels You can hide channels in the channel list When you press CH A or CH vy your TV skips the hidden channels You can still tune to a hidden channel by pressing the number buttons for the channel 1 Press MENU C 7 E A g AEA h Channels Picture Sound Settings Help MHL 2 Press lt or to highlight Channels then press ENTER a Roe Channels Auto Channel Search Channel Skip Favorites Channel Edit Signal Strength Audio Only Auto View Mode Exit Manually add and skip channels in your channel list 3 Press A or to highlight Channel Skip then press ENTER or gt to access the option Channel Skip 2 1 WBBMDT 12 1 WBBMDT 5 1 WMAQDT 13 1 WMAQDT OEFA XODI OFEA YODI 7 1 WLSDT ORCS R E DE 15 2 WSLDT2 16 1 WSLDT2 16 2 WSLDT3 16 3 WGNDT 17 2 WGNDT2 7 2 WSLDT2 7 2 WSLDT2 OVA SDE 9 1 WGNDT OLFA ENDIF SHARP 4 Press A V lt or P to highlight the channel you want to hide then press ENTER Each channel has a circle to the left When you hide a channel the circle is empty If you highlight a channel in the list for two to four seconds your TV displays the channel in the background A channel with a filled circle is not hidden A channel with an empty circle is hidden If the list has more than one page press a or to Scroll through the pages 5 Press MENU to return
57. computer is turned off 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 computer Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet then turn on your TV and the computer Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list Press A or Y to highlight HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 then press ENTER Adjust the display properties on the computer if necessary N au fb W 29 S i ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV DVI same as HDMI but requires an audio connection Note ee You must use the HDMI 3 DVI jack to connect a computer using DVI If you use another HDMI jack you will not hear sound from the TV speakers Side of TV On your TV l HDMI cable Audio cable connector connector HDMI cable S with HDMI DVI adapter d 7 HDMI3 DVI PC DVI Audio cable jack AUDIO IN jack ANT CABLE Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off 2 Connect an HDMI DVI adapter not provided to one end of an HDMI cable not provided then connect the adapter to the DVI OUT jack on the computer 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 3 DVI jack on the side of your TV 4 Connect an audio 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 When you connect the audio using the PC DVI AUDIO IN jack t
58. creen e View Mode Adjusts how the picture fills the screen aspect ratio You can select Normal Original aspect ratio is preserved You might see black bars if the original content is not widescreen 16 9 Zoom Expands the image to fill the screen The top and bottom of the image may be cropped Wide Use this option to view content recorded in widescreen 16 9 format S im ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Aspect ratio options Exemple Cinema Stretches the image at the edges but keeps a clear image in the center 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 C c A g z Channels Picture Sound Settings Help MHL Auto Automatically adjusts the image based on the screen size and the TV program Select this option if you don t know which aspect ratio to choose 2 Press lt or to highlight Note Auto is only available when Channels then press ENTER a R 1 vd Auto View Mode in the Channels Channels menu is set to On Auto Channel Search Channel Skip Favorites p Channel Edit You can also press VIEW MODE to select the aspect ratio Sonal Senah Audio Only e Overscan Extends text and images past the screen ie edges to hide edge artifacts You can select On or Off View Mode Active Backlight Enhance
59. d audio You must use the purple HDMI 2 MHL jack to connect a Roku Streaming Stick Connecting and using 1 Connect a Roku Streaming Stick to your TV For connection instructions see Connecting a Roku Streaming Stick on page 24 A message tells you the stick is connected The message may take a few seconds to appear 2 Press ENTER to access your Roku Streaming Stick Your stick s menu opens Your Roku Streaming Stick s menu will vary depending on the content you have loaded on the device ee a oer oper ERIM www bom tv MLB TV Out of market MLB regular season games LIVE or on demand 3 Use V lt b gt and ENTER to navigate on your Roku Streaming Stick SHARP Switching back to the Roku Streaming Stick 1 Press INPUT then press A or to select HDMI 2 Roku INPUT SOURCE TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Roku HDMI 3 Component AV PC USB Photos OR Press MENU then press lt or gt to highlight Roku Roku Sreaming Stick is detected Press ENTER to go to Roku Sreaming Stick 2 Press ENTER to access your Roku Streaming Stick Your stick s menu opens Your Roku Streaming Stick s menu will vary depending on the content you have loaded on the device a oer vorerv Ep i www bom tv MLB TV Out of market MLB regular season games LIVE or on demand 3 Use A V lt gt and ENTER to navigate on your Roku Streaming Stick LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U
60. d is lost Enter 9999 to access parental controls then set a new password See Setting or changing the password on page 61 Some settings cannot be accessed e Ifa setting is grayed the setting is not available in the current video input mode SHARP Problem Solution TV cabinet creaks Control buttons do not work TV keeps turning off A retail banner is displayed When the TV is in use the temperature rises naturally and may cause the cabinet to expand or contract which can cause a creaking noise This is nota malfunction Make sure that the Button Lock option is set to Off See Locking control buttons on page 65 Unplug the power cord wait a few seconds then plug the cord back in and turn on your TV Make sure that the sleep timer is not turned on See Setting the sleep timer on page 69 You selected Store mode when you ran the EZ SETUP wizard Reset your TV to the factory defaults then select Home on the What is your viewing environment screen See Restoring settings to the defaults on page 73 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Roku Streaming Stick Problem Solution cannot see a picture on my TV cannot hear sound cannot connect to my wireless network Make sure that your TV is turned on Make sure that the mobile device is securely connected to the purple HDMI 2 MHL jack See Connecting a Roku Streaming Stick on page
61. d over pulled or grabbed WALL OR CEILING MOUNT YOUR TELEVISION e ALWAYS contact your retailer about professional installation if you have any doubts about your ability to safely mount your television e 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 e ALWAYS follow all instructions supplied by the television and mount manufacturers e ALWAYS make sure that the wall or ceiling where you are mounting the television is appropriate Some mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls and ceilings with steel studs or cinder block construction If you are unsure contact a professional installer e Televisions can be heavy A minimum of two people is required for a wall or ceiling mount installation MOVING AN OLDER TELEVISION TO A NEW PLACE IN YOUR HOME e Many new television buyers move their older CRT televisions into a secondary room after the purchase of a flat panel television Special care should be made in the placement of older CRT televisions e ALWAYS place your older CRT television on furniture that is sturdy and appropriate for its size and weight e NEVER place your older CRT television on a dresser where children may be tempted to use the drawers to climb ee make sure your older CRT television does not hang over the edge of your urniture CE org safety 1 SHARP Important Safety Instructions
62. e 61 If you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set top antenna with a built in amplifier Make sure that the video cables are connected securely to your TV The video cable s you are using may be bad Try a new set Other devices for example a surround sound receiver external speakers fans or hair dryers may be interfering with your TV Try turning off one device at a time to determine which device is causing interference After you have determined which device is causing interference move it further from the TV to eliminate the interference Poor picture Use a highly directional outdoor antenna cable TV or satellite TV A few bright or dark spots on an LCD screen is normal It does not affect the operation of your TV Good sound but poor color Audio noise LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Posen souion r 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 correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 15 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box
63. e 61 e If you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set top antenna with a built in amplifier e Make sure that the video cables are connected securely to your TV e The video cable s you are using may be bad Try a new set Try another channel The station may be experiencing problems No color dark picture or color is not correct Try another channel The station may be experiencing problems e Adjust the color settings See Adjusting the TV picture on page 52 e Make sure that the video cables are connected correctly and securely to your TV e Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 15 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 20 e 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 e If you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set top antenna with a built in amplifier 74 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Problem Soluon Only snow noise Try another channel The station appears on the may be experiencing problems aan e Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and secur
64. e 68 SLEA LE o E EEES EES EE ued see rede s a EE esse AE E T 68 Setting th sleep UME 2649006 0040d4nss doe eee Ma owe nena cannes adesbsdenetieeadaes 69 Aajustng mMenu SeN iasdpusdebusesestnededusseedes tease asewdenadadanses 70 Selecting the Menu language cece ccc cece cece eee e eee eeneeneneenes 70 T rning INPUT SENSO ON OF OW a 10 02000 cedeenessenesteheeendaeadeeeveceeadaceadass 70 aetna arin Wr SONICS aaa sewn etony snd canes seed coun coe phverpeenepeueteeeress 71 Contents SH ARP Contents WIGINTENANCE rersririisririd titir ir senses E SA rE p kr Ere rka Erai 71 Cleaning the TV cabinet siapdsineesitranieeecdsyencxhoaseudaceu sans edansedybebar eed 71 Cleaning the TV Sre 2 62caccen ne dardannedesbedes sacar eaten te daeeadcelaeaneata sa 71 TouDIESNOOM a ee eee ee re eee ee er er ee ee eee ee re 71 Viewing system information 4 0ccco4 chee etnkensaveaVavaedaewedenessaedadsadseseseee 71 RNR ONS EE EET EAEE EERE ETET TEE TEET ETT E T EE 72 Updating eT Va ac cones vaege wasekueeeboasedintatesdessuseeeianre ceewens 72 Restoring settings to the defaults ccc cece cece cece eee e eee eeeeeees 73 WIGCO Cie aUdi gacncarexcareneasiuhecenhi rssa 06450068400486400060 Ret eeaoaneeis 73 REMOTE CONIO 45405095 0603 p ones enns in reis reisi res Eri EEIEIE Ar ERR 76 T E E ESENTE TEATA ETATE EIE EEEIEE TEESE EEEE TETT TT 76 Pl E E a E E EEE ET E E E E TEE TETT 77 MHL enabled device ssuessorssessrssrssresecsreseessesseseeseesecsse
65. e Photos Favorite Photos Start Slideshow Exit View photos that are on the USB flash drive Press FAVORITE to select favorite photos LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Help menu TV mode sare Help System Info Learn More Update Firmware Power on in Dynamic Mode Reset to Default Exit Navigating the menus SOUNDMODE CC FAVORITE MENU AA SOUNDMODE CC FAVORITE MENU Press MENU to open the on screen menu Press the right or left arrow to move the cursor on the screen or to adjust a selected item NTER EXIT NFO SOUNDMODE CC FAVORITE MENU gt Press the up or down arrow to select menu i options OSes SOUND MODE CC FAVORITE MENU Soh Press ENTER to confirm a selection or enter a sub menu SOUND MODE CC FAVORITE MENU nan gt Press MENU to return to the previous menu 8S Sy gt OP ress EXIT to close the menu 43 SHARP selecting a channel e Press CH A or CH vV to go to the next or previous channel on the memorized channel list Press the number buttons to enter the channel number you want then wait for the channel to change or press ENTER to immediately change the channel To select a digital sub channel press the number buttons to enter the main digital channel press sub channel then press the number button for the sub channel Wait for the channel to change or press ENTER to immediately change the channel For example to t
66. e TV speakers are muted Side of TV Audio cable On your TV Audio cable connector Sound bar Q AUDIO OUT jack 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the external speaker system or sound bar is turned off 2 Connect an audio cable not provided to the AUDIO OUT jack on the side of your TV and to the AUDIO IN jacks 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 e 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 55 e You can connect headphones to the AUDIO OUT jack If you want to use headphones you need to disconnect the external speaker system or sound bar 35 S i ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices 36 AV receiver Game console MAL Antenna or cable TV connected directly to the wall jack The connections you make depend on the video and audio jacks available on your devices Refer to the documentation that came with your devices for connection information Just remember to u
67. e item Deicipton Connect an antenna or cable TV to this jack For more information see Coaxial 4 ANT CABLE good on page 19 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 20 Connect the video VGA for a 5 computer to this jack For more PC IN information see VGA most common on page 31 Connect the audio for a computer to this jack For more information see VGA most common on page 31 OR Connect the audio for a DVI device to this jack For more information see DVI same as ee HDMI but requires an audio DIGITAL AUDIO CC MPGHE RIE ANT CABLE PCIN connection on pages 16 or 30 6 PC DVI AUDIO IN Pe lta Desipfon Connect a digital audio amplifier home theater system or sound bar to this jack to DIGITAL AUDIO listen to TV audio through the OUTPUT optical external speakers For more information see Digital audio on page 34 The Y VIDEO jack works as one of the three component video jacks or as an AV jack Connect the video for a component video device to these jacks For more Y VIDEO Pp PR information see Component 2 OR video better on page 17 22 27 Y VIDEO a OR Connect the video for an AV device to the Y VIDEO jack For more information see AV composite video good on page 18 23 or 28 Connect the audio for a component video device to these jacks For more information see Component video better on page 17 22
68. ected the correct displayed input for the device or service you are trying to use e Ifyou are using a cable or satellite box use the remote that came with that box to change channels e Make sure that you have the correct input selected to view channels from the cable or satellite box After Auto Channel Search there are no channels e Reception can vary by channel depending on the broadcast power level of a given station Contact your cable or satellite TV provider e Make sure that the antenna or cable satellite TV is connected securely to your TV e Try replacing the cable between the antenna cable or cable satellite box and your TV One or more channels do not display e Make sure that the channels are not blocked See Setting parental control levels on page 63 e Make sure that the channels are not hidden The channel may have been deleted from the channel list You can tune to the channel by pressing the number buttons or you can add the channel back to the channel list See Hiding channels on page 58 e Ifyou are using a cable or satellite box use the remote that came with that box to change channels e Make sure that you have the correct input selected to view channels from the cable or satellite box e 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 Passwor
69. ed by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus wd combination to avoid injury from tip over m 53125A 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U 15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device The plug must remain readily operable 16 Remote control batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like 17 The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases should be placed on the apparatus 18 Your TV has four VESA mounting holes on the back If you attach a wall mount bracket or TV stand to the back of your TV the bracket or stand must be securely attached using to 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
70. een is blank and the power LED is blinking red then blue turn off your TV turn it back on then run the upgrade again Restoring settings to the defaults When you restore default settings all the settings you have customized except parental controls are reset 1 Press MENU 2A Ex O oe S Help a Picture Sound Channels Settings MHL 2 Press lt or gt to highlight HELP Dyin im msie Qe then press ENTER Help System Info Learn More Update Firmware Power on in Dynamic Mode Reset to Default Exit Reset all settings to factory default except Parental Controls 3 Press A or W to highlight Reset to Default A message asks if you want to reset all TV settings to the default settings 4 Press A or W to select OK to reset or Cancel to not reset then press ENTER If you select OK your TV restarts and the Easy Setup wizard opens 5 Go through the Easy Setup wizard For more information see Turning on your TV for the first time on page 40 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Video and audio Problem Solution Picture does not Change the aspect ratio An fill the screen increasing amount of digital TV There are black and movies are presented in wide bars around the screen 16 9 See the View Mode picture option in Adjusting the TV picture on page 52 No picture screen is not lit and no sound Press on the TV or the remote control Make sure tha
71. elect Off 6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu You can also press SLEEP to set the sleep timer 69 SHARP Adjusting menu settings selecting the menu language Your TV can display the on screen menu in English French or Spanish When you set your TV up for the first time you select the language You can change the menu language to a different language 1 Press MENU 7 mae ox Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press ENTER samt oe Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time EET lt 4 English Auto Input Sensing lt On gt Input Labels Button Lock PC Exit 3 Press aor W to highlight Language then press ENTER or gt to access the option 4 Press or P gt to highlight a language then press ENTER You can select English Fran ais or Espanol 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu 70 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV 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 Z e et Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 2 Press lt or to highlight Settings then press ENTER
72. els upscale standard definition SD content The picture displayed on your TV is still displayed as SD thus the picture quality will not be as clear or crisp as it would be if the content was originally recorded in HD S HARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Connecting a DVD or Blu ray player Many DVD or Blu ray players have more than one connection type To get the best video you should use the best connection type available For more information see What connection should use on page 14 HDMI best Side of TV DVD or Blu ray player On your TV E E O a E a a HDMI cable connector 7 HDMI cable HDMI jack 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the DVD 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 A or W to highlight HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 then press ENTER An HDMI cable carries both audio and video You do not need to use any audio cables 21 S i ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Component video better Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks l es DVD or Blu ray player ae fooooof 7 g ern On you
73. ely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 15 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 20 e Ifyou 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 e Ifyou are using an antenna and the signal strength is low adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set top antenna with a built in amplifier Picture quality is good on some channels and poor on others Sound is good e The problem may be caused by a poor or weak signal from the broadcaster or cable TV provider e Ifyou connect to cable or satellite TV without a set top box and experience poor picture quality you may need to install a set top box to improve signal reception and picture quality Contact your cable or satellite TV provider about upgrading to a set top box SHARP Posen sion an Dotted lines or stripes appear on the screen Double images The picture has a few bright or dark spots Good picture but Make sure that the antenna or no sound cable TV is connected correctly 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 pag
74. es suddenly When this happens the TV s performance may be impaired To prevent this let the TV stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually Condensation may also form during the summer if the TV is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner In such cases change the location of the TV Mobile telephone warning To avoid interference with your TV picture and sound operating problems or even damage keep your cordless and cellular telephones away from the TV End of life directives Your TV may contain materials that are regulated for environmental reasons Your TV also contains materials that can be recycled and reused To help protect the environment contact your local authorities for information about disposal or recycling and about finding a recycler in your area before you dispose of your TV Non active pixels The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors which provide exceptionally sharp video quality Occasionally a few non active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed blue green or red point These non active pixels do not adversely affect the performance of your TV and are not considered defects SHARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV sharp 42 50 LED TV Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality Sharp product Your LC 42LB261U or LC 50LB261U represents the state of t
75. ff your TV To update the TV firmware you need a Computer with an available USB port High speed Internet connection USB flash drive 1 On the Help menu select System Info then write down your model revision and firmware information See Viewing system information on page 71 2 Goto 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 version is listed 6 Download the firmware update and copy it to a USB flash drive 7 Plug the USB flash drive into the USB port on the side of your TV A message asks if you want to update the firmware 8 Highlight Yes then press ENTER 9 Follow the on screen instructios to install the update Do not turn off your TV until the update is complete 10 When the update is complete unplug the USB flash drive then press ENTER Your TV turns off then on to complete the update SHARP 11 If the channel list has been deleted you need to scan for channels For more information see Automatically scanning for channels on page 57 EN eee e If you see a message that says the firmware file is incorrect make sure that you have downloaded the correct file for your model If you see a message that says the update failed or the TV scr
76. he art in LED TV design and is designed for reliable and trouble free performance Roku Ready Your Sharp TV is certified to work with the Roku Streaming Stick sold separately to instantly stream 1000 entertainment channels including Netflix M GO HBO GO Hulu Plus WatchESPN Vudu Amazon Instant Video Pandora PBS and many more Operate the Streaming Stick with your TV remote or a mobile device it s that simple Just plug the Streaming Stick into the purple MHL port on your TV and enjoy Roku requires high speed Internet and WiFi See page 24 for connection instructions MHL Connect your MHL enabled device such as a cell phone and view your device s screen on your TV Supports 1080p HD video and 5 1 digital surround sound playback from your mobile device Requires an MHL enabled phone or tablet and an MHL cable See page 25 for connection instructions CEC Control Enjoy the benefit of having HDMI CEC compatible products 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 experience a picture with clearer detail and brightness smoother transitions and redu
77. he audio output is analog Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet then turn on your TV and the computer Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list Press A or W to select HDMI 3 then press ENTER Adjust the display properties on the computer if necessary CON OO UI 30 S ia ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV VGA most common On your TV VGA cable Audio cable connector connector VGA cable Audio cable PC IN jack PC DVI AUDIO IN jack Y VIDEO PB R DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off Connect a VGA cable not provided to the PC IN jack on the back of your TV and to the VGA jack on the computer Connect an audio 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 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet then turn on your TV and the computer Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list Press A or to select PC then press ENTER Adjust the display properties on the computer if necessary Ww N YOU RA 31 S HARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Connecting a USB flash drive Side of TV Q AUDIO OUT USB flash drive 1 Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the side of your TV Caution Do not remove the USB flash drive or turn off the TV while using the USB flash dri
78. hlight Month Day or Year then press A or W to adjust the setting When you are finished use the arrow buttons to highlight Next then press ENTER 13 Press A or W to highlight Time then press ENTER 14 Press lt gt or ENTER to highlight the Hour Minute or AM PM field then press A or 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 close the menu LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV setting the sleep timer You can specify the amount of time before your TV automatically turns off 1 Press MENU 4 EA ae oe Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 2 Press lt or to highlight Settings then press ENTER samt oe Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time EET lt 4 English Auto Input Sensing lt On gt Input Labels Button Lock 3 Press A or to highlight Time then press ENTER ma oo Settings Time Date Time Sleep Timer lt Back Set a time for the TV to turn off automatically 4 Press aor to highlight Sleep Timer then press ENTER or gt to access the option 5 Press lt or gt to select the amount of time before your TV turns off automatically You can select Off 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes 120 minutes 180 minutes or 240 minutes To turn off the sleep timer s
79. how and go to the thumbnail index e MENU to go to the Photos menu 51 SHARP Adjusting the picture Adjusting the TV picture You can adjust various settings to improve the quality of the TV picture Also you can reset all picture settings to the factory default 1 Press MENU me 2 lx Picture S on Sound Channels Settings Help MHL 2 Press lt or to highlight a Picture then press ENTER og Beso Picture AV Mode lt Standard gt Backlight i 39 Brightness 50 Contrast 54 Color 63 Tint 0 Sharpness 35 Advanced Settings Reset Picture Settings Exit Reduces Energy use This is an Energy Star mode when qualified 3 Press A or W to highlight an option then press ENTER or gt to access the option You can select AV Mode Selects the picture mode You can select e Dynamic a bright and vivid picture Significantly increases the contrast brightness and sharpness This selection is good for video games animation and in bright light environments Natural a standard picture Moderately increases the contrast brightness and sharpness This selection is good for standard TV broadcasts Standard the backlight brightness is decreased Your TV has a backlight that provides light for displaying a picture By reducing the amount of light your TV uses less energy Movie a finely detailed picture Adjusts the brightness and contrast and lowers the sharpness for a
80. ieri ia nE ai a 29 gE E E e I ETE E EEE P E E E EA EA E 29 DVI same as HDMI but requires an audio connection cee ccc cece eee eee 30 WO INOS CCIM Ol icaseusecpeceuccesecesesosseeousaonececpecossuesesnecs eceus 31 Connecting a USB flash drive ccc cece e eee eeeeeees 32 Connecting headphones cece cece cece ee ence eee eee eeeeeeeeeees 33 Connecting external speakers or a sound bar ccc cece cette ee eens 34 ICU HUN EENE EN E T E P EE EET sieeve seene sere eurasee es 34 VG old Odi Osere erreser ee ne eee eee TAERE 35 Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices 005 36 Eea al PGW Cr ER E I E E E 37 Using the remote control ssussssssnssssesesssesseeseesseessresserseees 38 Installing remote control batteries cece ccc ccc cece eee eee eeeeees 38 Aiming the remote control o scds ti0det sede cuweedh an sod seen daspedeteen A 38 Programming universal remote controls ccc ccc cece cece teen ee eeees 39 Viewing universal remote control codes cece cece ccc cece eeeees 39 Turning on your TV for the first time a 4s cdncnaiecesawdasdipereeuwensvipenses 40 Understanding the basics susnssnesenesssesesserrsressessresorerers s 42 T rming your TV ON OLOT esssrrsirirsidrersrnis sinio ir iT rnnr inea ARNE 42 Selecting the video input SOuUrCe sussussussuesecserseessessessererrrerseser 42 On screen menu overview cece ccc eee nee eee eee eee eee ee eee eee
81. ings Block all higher ratings are blocked Parental Controls Canada V Chip 8 Press ENTER to confirm A lock symbol appears when a Change Password rating is blocked Open V Chip 9 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT Reset Downloadable Data to close the menu lt Back Downloading rating information If the program you are viewing has downloadable rating meeer aaea information you can download the information to use when US Ratings setting parental controls 5 Press A or W to highlight US V Chip then press ENTER To If the program you are viewing does not set Canadian ratings select Canadian V Chip have V Chip rating information US V Chip Open V CHIP is grayed on the Settings Parental Controls menu and Tonsoni cannot be selected Movie Ratings TV Ratings 1 Press MENU IONone Al FV LS VD OG None O OPG T Y O PG 13 Tv Y7 O O OR TV G O ONC 17 TV GO OL OOO OX Maro 0000 2 Press lt or to highlight WMAO OOO Settings then press ENTER Picture Press ENTER to lock and unlock ratings Closed Caption Time EULUELG lt 4 English e Auto Canadian V Chip Input Sensing lt Oon gt Input Labels Canadian V Chip Canadian English Canadian French ole ole 1 0 2 O8 ans ote O13 ans Button Lock Ze O16 ans O14 18 ans OeEE 3 Press A or W to highlight Parental Controls then press ENTER Enter Password Press ENT
82. ks m 900 fine AUDIO COMP ONENT AV ANTICABE lt AUBIOIN Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the game console is turned off 2 Connect the video and audio connectors on the game console s AV cable not provided to the Y VIDEO jack and Land R audio jacks on the back of your TV and to the composite jack s on the game console e 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 e 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 We suggest upgrading to HDMI if your game console supports it e When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks the audio output is analog 3 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet then turn on your TV 4 Turn onthe 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 A or Y to Select AV then press ENTER 28 S HARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Connecting a computer HDMI best Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable connector HDMI cable HDMI jack 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the
83. ld use ccc ccc ccc cece ee ee eee e eee e eee eeeees 14 Connecting a cable or satellite DOX 2 0 cece eect eeneees 15 HDMI best usnnnunsnnsusnsnessusensuessessessessesserserserserserserserse 15 DVI same as HDMI but requires an audio connection cece ccc cece ee eee 16 Component Video better jccc0icescaeerdiad cadens ccdadvisednceedeosesediennwkoueas 17 AV composite video good sssssssssssessessesseesersersessersersersers gt 18 as Ne o s o AEE TT EENE EE E EEE EE EET ETTE E T es 19 Connecting an antenna or cable TV no DOX eee ccc cece eee eens 20 Connecting a DVD or Blu ray player cc cece cece eee eee ee eeeenees 21 PUI OGSE sae eee ery eee EEEE EEE EEE E ee P E eaten 21 Component video better ssuessressresseesrererererrrrrersrerrerrrersrers 22 AV composite video good sssssesssssessussesseeserserseseeeserseesers gt 23 SH ARP Contents Connecting a Roku Streaming Stick susesssssuesssesseessressesseesereees 24 Connecting an MHL enabled device ccc ccc ccc cence eee e ee eneees 25 Connecting a game console cece ee eee eee cece eee e ee eeeeeeenes 26 FONI DESU waka teers es tiser ore ere os EEA A A EE ERAN nied ovsaeess 26 Component video Deer 6344 acd abcd n9 oke eceds acbdacsiedeidnsetatiaeceeateconsas 27 AV composite video good sssssessessessessessersersersesseeserseesers gt 28 Connecting a computer ssssrrsiriarireka i
84. light CEC LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV 6 Press lt or P 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 Displaying a list of CEC compatible devices You can display a list of HDMI CEC devices that are connected to your TV 1 Press MENU C k e Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press ENTER mam ge Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time EULUELG lt 4 English Auto Input Sensing lt On gt Input Labels Button Lock PC Exit Control HDMI CEC devices connected to the TV via HDMI then press ENTER mg ill ee Settings CEC CEC Control lt Device Auto Power Off lt TV Auto Power On lt Audio Return Channel CEC Device List Connect Root Menu lt Back View CEC devices that are connected to the HDMI port on the TV 4 Make sure that the CEC Control option is turned on See Turning CEC Control on or off on page 46 5 On the Settings CEC menu press A or W to highlight CEC Device Lists then press ENTER A list of the HDMI CEC compatible devices you have connected appears 6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu
85. low video connector on the AV cable connects to the green Y VIDEO jack On your TV Z AV cable Audio cable connector connectors DVD or Blu ray player e Jj AV cable 0O AV jack Analog audio jacks PR L AA COMP ONENT AV Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu ray player is turned off 2 Connect an AV cable not provided to the Y VIDEO jack and L and R audio jacks on the back of your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the DVD or Blu ray player e 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 We suggest upgrading to HDMI if your cable or satellite box supports it e When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks the audio output is analog 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 A or to Select AV then press ENTER 23 S HARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Connecting a Roku Streaming Stick You can connect a Roku Streaming Stick to your TV to enjoy streaming video and audio You must use the purple HDMI 2 MHL jack to connect a Roku Streaming Stick Side of TV Q AUDIO OUT Roku Streaming Stick 1 Pl
86. mm PC audio input DVI USB Antenna Cable 1080p 1080i 720p 480p 480i 1080i 720p 480p 480i NTSC ATSC 8 VSB Clear QAM 3 side EDID and HDCP compliant MHL enabled and Roku Ready HDMI 2 MHL jack 1 back 1 back Shared with component Y 1 side HDMI 3 DVI jack 1 side Supports JPEG and firmware upgrade 1 back LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Outputs both models Video Analog audio Headphone Digital audio WiFi Ethernet Audio both models DTS Tuning Package Speakers Power Power consumption Power input Miscellaneous OSD languages MHL enabled and Roku Ready ENERGY STAR qualified Internet connectable TV base screws V Chip version 2 0 Sleep timer Channel labeling VESA mount mm horizontal x vertical VESA mount screws No 1 side 1 optical back No No DTS Sound Number 2 Watts per channel 10W LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U On 95W On 120W Standby lt 1W Standby lt 1W AC 120 V 60Hz AC 120 V 60Hz LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U English French Spanish English French Spanish Yes HDMI 2 MHL jack Yes HDMI 2 MHL jack Yes Yes No No Base to TV screen Base to TV screen M4 type 18 mm length M6 type 20 mm length 4 pcs 4 pcs Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 200 x 200 400 x 200 M6 type M6 type The length of the wall mount screws vary depending on the wall mount bracket you purchased See the instructions that came
87. more realistic picture This selection is good for watching the highest quality video such as Blu ray Discs DVDs and HDTV 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 You can also press AV MODE to select the picture mode 52 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV e Backlight Sets the overall brilliance of the screen e Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the dark areas of the picture Contrast Adjusts the brightness of the light areas of the picture Color Adjusts the color intensity of the picture A low setting may make the color look faded A high setting may make the color look artificial Tint Adjusts the color balance of the picture Use this control to make skin tones look more natural Sharpness Adjusts the color detail of images If you set this control too high dark images may appear with light or white edges Advanced Settings Opens ie the Advanced Settings menu 348 OC where you can adjust _ _ toolset additional video options Advanced Settings View Mode Auto Overscan 4 Active Backlight lt Motion Enhancement On Low 4 Color Temperature lt Normal Noise Reduction lt Active Contrast lt lt Back Adjust how the picture fills the s
88. n page 46 If you have connected an HDMI CEC audio receiver adjust the volume on the receiver When your TV detects an audio receiver the TV speakers turn off and sound plays through receiver speakers only Make sure that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the remote control sensors on your TV and the device If the device is not a Sharp device all the buttons may not work Make sure that the CEC Control feature is turned on See Turning CEC Control on or off on page 46 If you are trying to control the volume on an HDMI CEC audio receiver using your TV remote control make sure 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 e The device may not support this feature See the documentation that came with the device for more information LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Problem The device does not show up in the CEC Device list My device does not turn off when turn off my TV Make sure that the device is turned on 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 Make sure that the CEC Control feature is turned on See Turning CEC Control on or off on page 46 Make sure that the device is a CEC compatible device See the documentation that came with the device If
89. n the CEC menu e The device may not support this feature See the documentation that came with the device for more information If the problem is not solved by using these troubleshooting instructions turn off your TV then turn it on again SHARP specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Dimensions and weight LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U 37 7 X 22 2 X 2 5 in 44 2 x 25 9 X 2 5 in Without stand 96 x 56 5 X 6 3 cm 112 4 x 65 7 x 6 3 cm 18 7 lb 8 5 kg 29 3 Ib 13 3 kg With stand 37 7 X 23 3 X 9 2 in 44 2 X 27 x 12 2 in 96 x 59 2 x 23 3 cm 112 4 x 68 5 x 31 cm 19 8 Ib 9 kg 31 1 Ib 14 1 kg Screen LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Screen size measured diagonally 42 in 49 5 in Display type LED LED Panel 60 Hz vs 120 Hz 120Hz 120Hz Display resolution 1080p 1080p Panel resolution 1920 H x 1080 V 1920 H x 1080 V Aspect ratio 16 9 16 9 Contrast ratio typical panel 3 000 1 3000 1 Dynamic contrast ratio list value 2 000 000 1 2 000 000 1 TV Brightness minimum cd m 240 nits 240 nits Comb filter 3d y c digital 3d y c digital Response time 5 5 ms 5 5 ms Horizontal viewing angle 178 178 Vertical viewing angle 178 178 Display resolutions both models HDMI suggested resolutions Component video suggested resolutions Tuner both models Analog Digital Inputs both models HDMI Component video Composite video Shared audio component and composite PC VGA 3 5
90. nical support for the universal remote control or cable satellite company of the remote set top box you are trying to program LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Viewing universal remote control codes You can view a list of universal remote control codes in the on screen menu Tips e The brand name is often visible on the front of the universal remote control and the model number is often visible on the back e If your universal remote control is not listed refer to your universal remote control s instructions and try codes for the brands Orion Emerson Memorex Sansui Sylvania or Zenith You may need to try several codes before finding a match 1 Press MENU m A All xe OO ce gt Help oe Picture Sound Channels Settings MHL 2 Press lt or P gt to highlight Help e a ssn e then press ENTER Help System Info Learn More Update Firmware Power on in Dynamic Mode Reset to Default Exit 3 Press Aor to highlight Learn More then press ENTER or gt 4 Press A or W to highlight Remote control codes then press ENTER or P 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 39 SHARP Turning on your TV for the first time The first time you turn on your TV the Easy Setup wizard opens The wizard guides you through setting up basic settings
91. not remove any cover or expose the device to rain or moisture No user serviceable parts are inside Refer servicing to qualified service technicians Lightning For added protection for your device receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the power outlet and disconnect any antenna or cable system This helps prevent property damage and personal injury from lightning and power line surges Power lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system take extreme care to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Handling the LCD panel e Your TV s screen is made of glass Do not drop your TV or hit jolt or press hard against the LCD panel If the screen breaks be careful of broken glass If the LCD panel is broken make absolutely sure that you do not touch the liquid in the panel This may cause skin inflammation If the liquid gets in your mouth immediately gargle rinse and consult with your doctor Also if the liquid gets in your eyes or touches your skin consult with your doctor after rinsing for at least 15 minutes or longer in clean water Replacement parts When replacement parts are required make sure that the service
92. o View Mode Exit Automatically search for channels 3 Press A or W to highlight Auto Channel Search then press ENTER CHANNELS AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Cable Satellite Box pnma Cable from the wall Previous 57 SHARP 4 Press aor W to highlight Cable Satellite Box Cable from the wall or Antenna then press ENTER A Ifyou select Cable Satellite Box a screen opens to show the ways you can connect a cable or satellite box CHANNELS AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Connect your cable or satellite box if it s not already connected turn it on then select Next HDMI cable Component cable AV cable BEST BETTER ejele p Vy r e lele Mm Ko 3 HOMI Press ENTER A message tells you that setup is complete Press ENTER to close the menu B If you select Cable from the wall your TV scans for channels The scan may take several minutes When a message tells you that setup is complete press ENTER to close the menu CHANNELS AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Cable from the wall SCANNING Channels Previous C Ifyou 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 CHANNELS AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Antenna gs SCANNING Channels Previous You can press EXIT to stop the auto channel search but you will need to run the auto channel search again to create a
93. onsole is turned off 2 Connect the video and audio connectors on the component video cable not provided to the Y VIDEO PB and PR video jacks and L and R audio jacks on the back of your TV and to the component jack s on the game console e 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 e 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 We suggest upgrading to HDMI if your game console supports it e When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks the audio output is analog 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 A or W to select Component then press ENTER 27 S i ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV AV composite video good e Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks e The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green Y VIDEO jack j Game i console On your TV fo AV cable Analog audio connector cable connectors O AV jack Analog audio jac
94. or 27 3 Land R audio 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 12 SHARP Remote control 6 VOL y CD FLASHBACK 8 SOUND MODE 9 cc O TE s aes o 6 JA VOL FLASHBACK 11 ENTER Sra MENU 12 EXIT pa 13 Media controls 14 INPUT 15 ENT 16 SLEEP SHARP 17 VIEW MODE LCDTV 18 o amp MUTE 19 CHAH YV C N Turn your TV on or off standby mode 21 C POWER Warning When your TV is off power still flows through it To disconnect power unplug the power cord FAVORITE Enter channel numbers and the parental control Numbers password 22 INFO Enter a digital sub channel number See Selecting a channel on page 44 Select the audio mode for an analog program You can select Mono Select this option if there is noise or static on weak stereo broadcasts 23 HOME S tereo Select this option for programs AUDIO broadcast in stereo e SAP Select this option to listen to a secondary audio program if available OR Select the audio language for a digital program if alternate languages are available Select the AV picture mode You can select Dynamic AV MODE Natural Standard Movie Game or User See the AV Mode option in Adjusting the TV picture on page 52 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Increase or decrease
95. ork by a qualified technician to restore your TV to its normal operation e If your TV has been dropped or damaged in any way e When your TV exhibits a distinct change in performance Outdoor antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your TV make sure that the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NEPA No 70 provides information 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 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U O Antenna lead in wire Grounding clamp 1 Antenna discharge A unit Grounding conductors ___ Ground clamps J Power service P S grounding electrode o system Electric service equipment 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 will form on the TV if the TV is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room ris
96. 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 A or to select Component then press ENTER 17 S i ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV AV composite video good e Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks e The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green Y VIDEO jack eee Cable or IN satellite box On your TV a Z f AV cable Audio cable connector connectors AV cable AV jack Analog audio jacks ANT CABLE PCIN Y VIDEO geet iia COMP ONENT AV Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable or satellite box 3 Connect an AV cable not provided to the Y VIDEO jack and L and R audio jacks on the back of your TV and to the AV and audio out jacks on the cable or satellite box e 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 We suggest upgrading to HDMI if your DVD or Blu ray player supports it e When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks the audio output is analog 4 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet turn on your
97. ption is only available when a device is connected to the AUDIO OUT jack Reset Sound Settings Reset all audio settings to factory defaults Press lt or gt to adjust the option Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu 56 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV selecting the audio out mode If your TV is on when you connect a device to the Q AUDIO OUT jack on the side of your TV a screen opens where you select which audio out mode you want to use 1 Connect headphones an amplifier a home theater system or a sound bar to the AUDIO OUT jack on the side of your TV Headphones Audio Out Ca Use the TV remote to adjust volume when listening to headphone or a sound bar 2 Press or P to highlight the audio out mode you want to use then press ENTER You can select e Headphones Audio Out Select this option to use the remote control that came with your TV to control the audio from the headphones home theater system sound bar or external speaker system you connected to the AUDIO OUT jack e 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 SHARP Playing TV audio only You can turn off the picture on your TV and listen to the program audio only 1 Press MENU Picture Sound tec Settings Help MHL 2
98. r TV b f Component Audio cable video cable connectors connectors Component video cable Audio cable 0 Component Analog video jacks audio jacks re 000 EE O Y VIDEO Pp Pr L ANT CABLE PCIN Orica r COMP ONENT AV Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu ray player is turned off 2 Connect a component video cable not provided to the Y VIDEO PB and PR jacks on the back of your TV and to the COMPONENT OUT jacks on the DVD or Blu ray player 3 Connect an audio cable not provided to the L and R audio jacks on the back of your TV and to the L and R AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD or Blu ray player e 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 We suggest upgrading to HDMI if your cable or satellite box supports it When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks the audio output is analog 4 Plug your TV s power cord into a power outlet then turn on your TV and the DVD or Blu ray player 5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 6 Press A or to select Component then press ENTER 22 S i ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV AV composite video good e Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks e The yel
99. r modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RF EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations Canadian Notice CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Standard Television Receiving Apparatus Appareil de r ception t l vision ordinaire NORMES CANADIENNES BETS 7 NTMR 7 IC Statement This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference 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 82 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Dolby License Notice and Trademark Acknowledgement DOLBY Manufactured under license from Dolby e Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are DIGITAL trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI e The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Re Lo ETR i Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries DTS Sound For DTS patents see http patents dts com Manufactured sound Under licen
100. rated G General audiences PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Suitable for children 13 and older R Parental guidance suggested for children under 17 NC 17 Not suitable for children under 17 X Adults only Canadian rating levels E Exempt programming C Suitable for all children 8 Suitable for children 8 and older G General audiences PG Parental guidance suggested 14 Suitable for children 14 and older 18 Adult only LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Canadian French ratings E G 8ans 13ans 16ans 18ans 1 Press MENU Exempt programming General audiences Suitable for children 8 and older Suitable for children 13 and older Suitable for children 16 and older Adult only Z ei g Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 2 Press lt or P to highlight Settings then press ENTER mg ill ee Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time MF Valeler tel lt English Auto Input Sensing lt On gt Input Labels Button Lock 3 Press A or to highlight Parental Controls then press ENTER Enter Password Enter your 4 digit password Default is 0000 63 S pi ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four digit password soma Ch 7 Press A or to select the rating If a rating has sub ratings press lt or gt to highlight a sub rating When you block a rating that rating and UnRated Exempt Rat
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102. s e The JPEG picture viewer only supports JPEG format images with jpg file extensions and not all JPEG files are compatible with your TV Switching to USB mode 1 2 Make sure that you have connected the USB flash drive to the USB port on your TV If your TV is turned on when you connect the USB flash drive press A or to highlight Yes in the message that appears then press ENTER The Photos menu opens OR If you connected the USB flash drive then changed to a different video input source press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list press A or W to highlight USB Photos then press ENTER The Photos menu opens To exit USB mode press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list then select another input source Browsing photos 1 Switch to USB mode See Switching to USB mode on page 50 PHOTOS Browse Photos Favorite Photos Start Slideshow Exit View photos that are on the USB flash drive Press FAVORITE to select favorite photos 50 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Press A or to highlight Browse Photos then press ENTER The screen displays folder names and photo files stored on the USB flash drive in a thumbnail index with the first photo or folder highlighted A control bar appears at the bottom of the screen Photos are shown in the order they appear on the USB flash drive They may not be listed in file name order w CHAP 1 CHAP 2 CHAP 3 CHAP 4 Back Exi
103. s the contrast ratio ai between light and dark areas of the picture You can select On or Off e Motion Enhancement Reduces motion blur and eliminates film judder with clear detail and smooth Adjust the aspect ratio of TV motion You can select Off On Low On High or pays ead cae Film Mode e Color Temperature Selects the color temperature 3 Press A or Y to highlight Auto View Mode then press You can select Cool to enhance the blues Normal or Warm to enhance the reds l l Noise Reduction Selects the noise reduction mode to 4 Press lt or P to select On automatically adjust the aspect ENTER or gt to access the option reduce picture noise snow You can select Off Low ratio or Off does not automatically adjust the aspect Middle or High ratio then press ENTER Active Contrast Automatically adjusts picture detail 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT and brightness You can select On or Off to close the menu Reset Picture Settings Resets all picture settings to Note Y factory mode 4 Press lt or gt to adjust the option You can also press VIEW MODE to select the aspect ratio 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu 53 SHARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV setting the power on picture mode Adjusting the computer image You can set the picture mode your TV uses when you turn it on When you connect a compu
104. same as HDMI but isk lh an audio connection on page 16 or 30 Check the jacks for position and type before making any connections Loose connections can result in image or color problems Make sure that all connections are tight and secure e The external audio video equipment shown may be different from your equipment If you have questions refer to the documentation that came with your equipment Always unplug the power cord when connecting external equipment S HARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Connecting a cable or satellite box Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than one connection type To get the best video you should use the best connection type available For more information see What connection should use on page 14 HDMI best Side of TV Cable or satellite box On your TV P IAUDIO OUT HDMI cable connector HDMI cable HDMI jack 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off 2 Connect the incoming 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 A or W to highlight HDMI 1
105. se from DTS Licensing Limited DTS the Symbol amp DTS and the Symbol together are resigtered trademarks and DTS Sound is a trademark of DTS Inc DTS Inc All Rights Reserved MHL Mobile High Definition Link ye MHL and the MHL logo are trademarks or MBL registered trademarks of MHL Licensing LLC in the Mobile High Definition Link United States and other countries Energy Star Your Sharp TV is ENERGY STAR qualified in the Standard mode It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U S Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy ENERGY STAR is a joint program of these government agencies designed to promote energy efficient products and practices Changes to certain features settings and functionalities of this TV i e Picture Sound can increase or change the power consumption Depending upon such changed settings the power consumption may exceed the limits required for the ENERGY STAR qualification in the Standard mode Open Source Font name Arimo Version 1 23 Copyright 2013 Steve Matteson Licensed under the Apache License Version 2 0 the License you may not use this file except in compliance with the License You may obtain a copy of the License at http www apache org licenses LICENSE 2 0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing software distributed under the License is distributed on an AS IS BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR C
106. se 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 S HARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Connecting power 42 inch model 50 inch model 1 Connect the AC power cord to the AC IN connector on the back of your TV 2 Connect the other end of the cord to a power outlet Caution e Your TV should only be operated from the power source indicated on the label e Always unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet when you will not be using your TV for an extended period of time 37 SHARP Using the remote control Installing remote control batteries 1 While pressing the release latch on the back of the remote control lift the battery compartment cover off of the remote control 2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment Make sure that you match the and symbols on the batteries with the and symbols in the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery compartment cover 38 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV 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 are disposed of correctly Do not burn or incinerate
107. seesee 78 CEC compatible device ccc ccc cc cece eee eee eee eee e een eee eee eeenees 78 SPCC AO sirra FERE EEEE EEFE EREDE EEPE EErEE 81 Legal NOCES sperireresrrertr irar er onsaedeheaekatseneeheasdereaseenrarenes 82 One year limited warranty Sharp Televisions ccceeee cece ee eeeees 83 CHILD SAFETY PROPER TELEVISION PLACEMENT MATTERS THE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY CARES e Manufacturers retailers and the rest of the consumer electronics industry are committed to making home entertainment safe and enjoyable e As you enjoy your television please note that all televisions new and old must be supported on proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer s recommendations Televisions that are inappropriately situated on dressers bookcases shelves desks speakers chests carts etc may fall over resulting in injury TUNE IN TO SAFETY e ALWAYS follow the manufacturer s recommendations for the safe installation of your television e ALWAYS read and follow all instructions for proper use of your television e NEVER allow children to climb on or play on the television or the furniture on which the television is placed e NEVER place the television on furniture that can easily be used as steps such as a chest of drawers e ALWAYS install the television where it cannot be pushed pulled over or knocked down e ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to the television so that they cannot be trippe
108. st has more than one page press a or to scroll through the pages 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 A or W to highlight a channel then press ENTER 59 SHARP Adding or changing a channel label Ifa channel is not already labeled you can label the channel to make it easier to identify You can also relabel a channel that is already labeled 1 Press MENU w2 hon ze v Channels i Picture Sound Settings Help MHL 2 Press lt or P gt to highlight Channels then press ENTER a R 0 Channels Auto Channel Search Channel Skip Favorites Channel Edit Signal Strength Audio Only Auto View Mode Exit Create labels for channels 3 Press A or W to highlight Channel Edit then press ENTER 4 Press lt or P to select the channel you want to label then go EN ad press W to move to the channel chanfels airs label field Do you press down Pap ae eee arrow to go to the label field Create labels for channels 60 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Press A or W to Selecta M character then press lt or gt to go EN 0 move to the previous or next character position Repeat this step to enter additional characters You can enter as many as 11 characters Channel Edit Create labels for channels 6 When you have completed the label press ENTER 7 Press EXIT to
109. t 01 05 2013 Move Select 2013 01 05 15 45 56 194 jpg 2448 x 3264 2 12 MB 3 To navigate the thumbnail index screen press A Y lt orP to browse through the files and folders e ENTER to view a highlighted photo full screen or open a highlighted folder e MENU to open the Photos menu e 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 do not press a button within 10 seconds the control bar closes Press INFO to open the control bar again P A O Prev Next Rotate Zoom Back Exit 2013 01 05 15 45 56 194 jpg 2448 x 3264 2 12 MB 01 05 2013 4 To navigate on the photo screen press e lt to go to the previous photo gt to go to the next photo e ENTER to rotate the photo clockwise VIEW MODE one or more times to enlarge the image by x2 or x4 or to select Fill to fill the screen You can press A VY lt orP to pan the photo EXIT to return to the thumbnail index e MENU to return to the Photos menu SHARP Viewing favorite photos After you create your favorite photo list you can browse among your favorite photos quickly 1 Switch to USB mode See Switching to USB mode on page 50 PHOTOS
110. t the Audio Only option is set to Off See Playing TV audio only on page 57 Make sure that the video cables are connected securely to your TV Adjust the contrast and brightness See Adjusting the TV picture on page 52 Make sure that the power cord is plugged in Make sure that the correct video input source is selected See Selecting the video input source on page 42 e Try another channel The station may be experiencing problems Make sure that the incoming signal is compatible Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 15 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 20 Check the closed caption settings Some TEXT modes can block the screen 73 SHARP Problem Solon Dark poor or no Try another channel The station fae a may be experiencing problems j Make sure that the antenna or good cable TV is connected correctly and securely See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 15 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV no box on page 20 e Adjust the brightness See Adjusting the TV picture on page 52 e Make sure that the correct picture mode is selected See Adjusting the TV picture on page 52 e 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 pag
111. technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock personal injury or other hazards Safety check After completing any service or repair to this device ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that your TV is in correct operating condition SHARP Power source Operate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult an electrician or your local power company Servicing These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so CAUTION Damage requiring service Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your TV e If your TV has been exposed to rain or water If your TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls covered by the operating instructions because incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive w
112. ter to your TV using the PC IN jack 1 Press MENU you may need to adjust the computer image to improve the quality C A ENI oe 2 oe Help Picture Sound Channels Settings MHL 2 Press lt or P to highlight Help a then press ENTER mame gt Help System Info Learn More Update Firmware Power on in Dynamic Mode Reset to Default 3 Exit Choose if the TV will power on in Dynamic Mode 3 Press A or W to highlight Power on in Dynamic Mode then press ENTER or gt to access the option 4 Press lt or gt to select On when you turn on your TV it will be in Dynamic picture 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 54 The PC option is only available when a computer is connected to the PC IN jack on the back of your TV Press INPUT press A or to highlight PC then press ENTER Press MENU Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press ENTER 7 A A gt Settings ae Picture Sound Channels Help MHL mam Ge Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time Language lt English p gt Auto Input Sensing On gt Input Labels Button Lock PC Exit Adjust TV settings when connecting a computer through VGA 4 Press aor to highlight PC SHARP then press ENTER mg il ee
113. that setup is complete press ENTER to close the menu Easy Setup Complete Congratulations You are done with setup Now it s time to watch some TV We are here for you Check out the TV s Help menu or the online User Guide http I www sharpusa com manuals hd aspx Previous 16 Press ENTER to close the wizard If you selected e Cable from the wall or Antenna your TV tunes to the first channel it found in the scan e Cable Satellite box press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list press A or to select the video input HDMI Component or AV you connected the box to then press ENTER Your TV switches to the input you selected 41 SHARP Understanding the basics Turning your TV on or off 1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to a power outlet See Connecting power on page 37 2 Press POWER to turn on your TV The power indicator turns blue 3 Press POWER again to turn off your TV Your TV enters standby mode and the power indicator turns red When your TV is in standby mode it is still receiving power To completely disconnect power unplug the power cord If your TV does not receive an input signal for several minutes it automatically goes into standby mode selecting the video input source 1 Turn on your TV then press INPUT INPUT SOURCE TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Component AV VGA USB Photos 2 Press Aor to select a video input source then press ENTER
114. the volume Return to the previous channel Select the sound mode You can select Standard Movie Music Voice Game or User See the Sound Mode option in Adjusting sound settings on page 55 Turn closed captioning on or off You can select Off On Always or On When Mute See Turning closed captioning on or off on page 66 TV Navigate in on screen menus and to adjust settings ERZA Navigate in Roku screens Confirm selections or changes or to open sub menus TV Close the on screen menu EZ Close menus or videos CEC Control CEC devices connected to your TV See Using CEC Control on page 46 RZ Control a movie or show that is playing USB Control a photo slideshow Open the NPUT SOURCE list press A or W on the remote control to select the video input source then press ENTER See Selecting the video input source on page 42 Go to the channel you selected using the number buttons Set the sleep timer You can select Off 5 10 15 30 60 90 120 180 or 240 minutes See Setting the sleep timer on page 69 Change how the picture looks on the screen aspect ratio See the Aspect ratio option in Adjusting the TV picture on page 52 Mute on un mute the sound Change TV channels For more information see Selecting a channel on page 44 Open the on screen menu Open the FAVORITES LIST See Setting up a favorite channel list on page 59 and Vie
115. ting the clock 1 Press MENU 2 eS e Settings Picture Sound Channels Help MHL 2 Press lt or gt to highlight Settings then press ENTER mg ill ee Settings Parental Controls Closed Caption Time Language lt 4 English Auto Input Sensing lt On gt Input Labels Button Lock 3 Press A or to highlight Time then press ENTER s RaR go Settings Time Date Time Sleep Timer lt Back SHARP 4 Press A or W to highlight Date Time then press ENTER mg il ole Settings Date Time Mode lt Manual p gt Time Zone lt Central gt Daylight Saving a On gt Date Time lt Back 5 Press aor W to highlight Mode then press ENTER or gt to access the option 6 Press lt 4 or gt to highlight Manual to set the options manually or Auto the options are automatically set by the TV signal source then press ENTER 7 Press A or W to highlight Time Zone then press ENTER or gt to access the option 8 Press lt or gt to select your time zone then press ENTER You can select Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Alaska Hawaii Atlantic or Newfoundland 9 If your viewing area observes Daylight Saving Time press A or to highlight Daylight Saving then press ENTER or gt to access the option 10 Press lt or gt to select On or Off then press ENTER to close the menu 11 Press A or to highlight Date then press ENTER 12 Press lt gt or ENTER to hig
116. to the previous menu or press EXIT to close the menu setting up a favorite channel list You can create a favorite channel list so you can quickly browse through your favorite channels by pressing FAVORITE then selecting a channel from the favorite channel list 1 Press MENU A e at a Channels Picture Sound Settings Help MHL 2 Press lt or P to highlight aa 0 GOG Channels then press ENTER Channels Auto Channel Search Channel Skip Favorites Channel Edit Signal Strength Audio Only Auto View Mode Exit Add channels to create a favorites list 3 Press A or W to highlight Favorites then press ENTER Favorites 2 1 WBBMDT 12 1 WBBMDT 5 1 WMAQDT 13 1 WMAQDT 5 2 WMAQDT2 OLEFA DIP 7 1 WLSDT 14 1 WLSDT 15 2 WSLDT2 16 1 WSLDT2 16 2 WSLDT3 16 3 WGNDT 17 2 WGNDT2 O7 2 WSLDT2 7 2 WSLDT2 O7 3 WSLDT3 9 1 WGNDT 9 2 WGNDT2 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV 4 Press A V lt or P to highlight the channel you want to add to the favorites list then press ENTER Each channel has a circle to the left When you add a channel to the Favorite List the circle is filled If you highlight a channel in the list for two to four seconds your TV displays the channel in the background e To remove a channel from the favorites list highlight the channel then press ENTER The filled circle is replaced with an empty circle and the channel is removed from the list e Ifthe li
117. ug the Roku Streaming Stick not provided into the purple HDMI 2 MHL jack on the side of your TV 2 If your TV is turned on press ENTER when a message 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 You can also switch to Roku mode by e Pressing INPUT and selecting HDMI 2 Roku e Pressing MENU and selecting Roku For instructions on using your Roku Streaming Stick see Using a Roku Streaming Stick on page 44 24 S HARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Connecting an MHL enabled device You can connect an MHL enabled device such as a cell phone and view your device s screen on your TV You must use the purple HDMI 2 MHL jack to connect an MHL enabled device Side of TV On your TV Q AUDIO OUT MHL enabled device HDMI cable connector MHL cable HDMI 2 MHL jack Connect the small connector on an MHL cable not provided to the micro USB port on the MHL enabled device Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 2 MHL jack on the side of your TV Turn on the MHL enabled device 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 A W Na You can also switch to MHL mode by
118. une to channel 5 1 press 5 sub channel then 1 Button presses must be within three seconds of each other Press C FLASHBACK to go to the last viewed channel Press FAVORITE to open the favorite channel list press A or Vv to highlight a channel then press ENTER For information about setting up a favorite channel list see Setting up a favorite channel list on page 59 If a list has more than one page press A or V to scroll through the pages Adjusting the volume e Press VOL or VOL to increase or decrease the volume e Press amp MUTE to turn off the sound Press amp MUTE again to turn the sound back on Viewing channel information Press INFO to view an information banner The information banner shows the current program 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 number channel label signal type audio information day of the week date and resolution if provided by the broadcaster 44 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Using a Roku Streaming Stick You can connect a Roku Streaming Stick and enjoy streaming video an
119. ur TV then turn on the cable or satellite box Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list 8 Press A or to select HDMI 3 then press ENTER Ni S i ARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Component video better Cables are often color coded to match color coded jacks Cable or On your TV y satellite box ior f Component Audio cable video cable connectors connectors Component video cable Audio cable Component Analog video jacks audio jacks Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable in jack on the cable or satellite box 3 Connect a component video cable not provided to the Y VIDEO PB and PR video jacks on the back of your TV and the component video out jacks on the cable or satellite box 4 Connect an audio cable not provided to the L and R audio jacks on the back of your TV and to the audio out jacks on the cable or satellite TV box e 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 We suggest upgrading to HDMI if your DVD or Blu ray player supports it e When you connect the audio using the L and R audio jacks the audio output is analog 5 Plug your TV s power cord into a
120. ve You may lose data or damage the USB flash drive 2 If your TV is turned on when you connect the USB flash drive press A or W to select Yes in the message that appears then press ENTER The PHOTOS menu opens OR If you switch to a different video input source 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 A or W to select USB Photos then press ENTER The PHOTOS menu opens The PHOTOS viewer only supports JPEG format images with jpg file extensions and not all JPEG files are compatible with your TV For more information see Using a USB flash drive on page 50 32 S HARP LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Connecting headphones When you connect headphones the TV speakers are muted Loud noise can damage your hearing When using headphones use the lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound Side of TV q T 1 Connect the headphones to the AUDIO OUT jack on the side of your TV 2 Inthe screen that opens press lt or gt to highlight Headphones Audio Out then press ENTER For more information see Selecting the audio out mode on page 56 e 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 e You can also connect an amplifier home theater system or sound bar to the
121. wing a favorite channel on page 59 TV Display TV status information such as the channel number channel name if available or signal source See Viewing channel information on page 44 ERZA Access special Roku options when a Roku Streaming Stick is plugged in TV Open the on screen menu if your TV does not have an MHL jack MHL Open the MHL device s home menu when an MHL device is plugged in See Using an MHL enabled device on page 45 EX Switch to a connected Roku Streaking Stick when a Roku Streaming Stick is plugged in See Using a Roku Streaming Stick on page 44 13 SHARP What connection should use Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices to your TV For the best video quality you should connect a device to the best available connection Use the following tables to identify cables Connection type and jack Video Cable connector quality Best use this Rae if your devices have HDMI y Component Better than m as ea connection coaxial AV requires an audio Betterthan connection coaxial Coaxial video audio Good 14 LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Connection Cable connectors Optical digital audio aor pei lt rl d f VGA computer video and audio You can use the HDMI 3 DVI jack on your TV to connect a DVI device to your TV For more information see DVI
122. xt time you press INPUT your label appears in the INPUT SOURCE list 7 Press EXIT to close the menu LC 42LB261U LC 50LB261U Sharp 42 50 LED TV Maintenance e 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 e Storage temperatures are 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C e 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 cabinet with a soft lint free cloth If the cabinet is especially dirty moisten a soft lint free cloth in a weak detergent solution squeeze the excess moisture from the cloth then wipe the cabinet with the cloth Use a clean cloth to dry the cabinet Cleaning the TV screen Clean the screen with a soft lint free cloth Troubleshooting Do not try to repair your TV yourself Contact authorized service personnel Viewing system information You may need to view system information during troubleshooting 1 Press MENU Z a ae QES S Help oA Picture Sound Channels Settings MHL 2 Press lt or P to highlight HELP EE EER mame e then press ENTER Help System Info Learn More Update Firmware Power on in Dynamic Mode Reset to Default Exit 71 SHARP 3 Press A or W to highlight ae a System Info then press zak al a ENTE

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