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LC-50LB261U 50" LED TV USER GUIDE Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
LC-50LB261U 50" LED TV USER GUIDE Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
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... 4 Roku Ready 4 MHL 4 CEC Control 4 DTS Sound 4 Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket 5 Installing the stand 5 Installing a wall-mount bracket 6 TV components 8 Package contents 8 Front 8 Front buttons 8 Side 9 Back 10 Remote control 11 What connection should I use 12 Connecting a cable or satellite box 13 HDMI...requires an audio connection 14 Component video (better 15 AV (composite video) (good 16 Coaxial (good 17 Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box 18 Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player 19 HDMI (best 19 Component video (better 20 AV (composite video) (good...
... 4 Roku Ready 4 MHL 4 CEC Control 4 DTS Sound 4 Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket 5 Installing the stand 5 Installing a wall-mount bracket 6 TV components 8 Package contents 8 Front 8 Front buttons 8 Side 9 Back 10 Remote control 11 What connection should I use 12 Connecting a cable or satellite box 13 HDMI...requires an audio connection 14 Component video (better 15 AV (composite video) (good 16 Coaxial (good 17 Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box 18 Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player 19 HDMI (best 19 Component video (better 20 AV (composite video) (good...
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... power 35 Using the remote control 36 Installing remote control batteries 36 Aiming the remote control 36 Turning on your TV for the first time 37 Understanding the basics 39 Turning your TV on or off 39 Selecting the video input source 39 On-screen menu overview 40 Navigating the menus 40... the connected device 43 Using CEC Control 43 Turning CEC Control on or off 43 Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off 44 Turning TV Auto Power On on or off 44 Turning Audio Return Channel on or off 45 Displaying a list of CEC-compatible devices 45 Selecting a CEC-compatible...
... power 35 Using the remote control 36 Installing remote control batteries 36 Aiming the remote control 36 Turning on your TV for the first time 37 Understanding the basics 39 Turning your TV on or off 39 Selecting the video input source 39 On-screen menu overview 40 Navigating the menus 40... the connected device 43 Using CEC Control 43 Turning CEC Control on or off 43 Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off 44 Turning TV Auto Power On on or off 44 Turning Audio Return Channel on or off 45 Displaying a list of CEC-compatible devices 45 Selecting a CEC-compatible...
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...photos 47 Viewing favorite photos 48 Viewing photos in a slideshow 48 Customizing slideshow settings 49 Adjusting the picture 49 Adjusting the TV picture 49 Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio 51 Setting the power on picture mode 51 Adjusting the computer image 52 Adjusting the...Checking the digital signal strength 57 Setting parental controls 58 Setting or changing the password 58 Locking control buttons 59 Blocking unrated TV 59 Setting parental control levels 60 Downloading rating information 61 Using closed captioning 62 Turning closed captioning on or off 62 Selecting...
...photos 47 Viewing favorite photos 48 Viewing photos in a slideshow 48 Customizing slideshow settings 49 Adjusting the picture 49 Adjusting the TV picture 49 Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio 51 Setting the power on picture mode 51 Adjusting the computer image 52 Adjusting the...Checking the digital signal strength 57 Setting parental controls 58 Setting or changing the password 58 Locking control buttons 59 Blocking unrated TV 59 Setting parental control levels 60 Downloading rating information 61 Using closed captioning 62 Turning closed captioning on or off 62 Selecting...
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...time, unplug it can fall into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. A polarized plug has two blades with your TV. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally... the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Power lines An outside antenna system, take extreme care to determine that your TV. LC-50LB261U 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not ...
...time, unplug it can fall into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. A polarized plug has two blades with your TV. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate normally... the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Power lines An outside antenna system, take extreme care to determine that your TV. LC-50LB261U 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with the manufacturer's instructions. 8 Do not ...
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...recycler in performance. End of life directives Your TV may appear on the TV if the TV is grounded to the point of your TV. Non-active pixels The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. Outdoor antenna grounding If an .... • If your TV does not operate normally by a qualified technician to restore your TV to its new surroundings for the grounding electrode. 1 Antenna lead-in the operating instructions unless you dispose of cable entry as practical. LC-50LB261U Power source Operate your TV only from the...
...recycler in performance. End of life directives Your TV may appear on the TV if the TV is grounded to the point of your TV. Non-active pixels The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. Outdoor antenna grounding If an .... • If your TV does not operate normally by a qualified technician to restore your TV to its new surroundings for the grounding electrode. 1 Antenna lead-in the operating instructions unless you dispose of cable entry as practical. LC-50LB261U Power source Operate your TV only from the...
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.... CEC technology lets different components discover and communicate with your TV remote or a mobile device -it's that simple! Sharp 50" LED TV LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Introduction Congratulations on your TV and enjoy. Supports 1080p HD video and 5.1 digital surround sound playback from your TV. Your LC-50LB261U represents the state of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and...
.... CEC technology lets different components discover and communicate with your TV remote or a mobile device -it's that simple! Sharp 50" LED TV LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Introduction Congratulations on your TV and enjoy. Supports 1080p HD video and 5.1 digital surround sound playback from your TV. Your LC-50LB261U represents the state of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and...
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LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Notes • If you plan to wall-mount your TV face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to use the stand in case you decide to protect the screen from damages and scratches. 2 Insert the stand column into the TV. Installing the stand 1 Carefully place your TV, do not install the stand. • Store the stand and stand screws in the future. www.sharpusa.com 5
LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Notes • If you plan to wall-mount your TV face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to use the stand in case you decide to protect the screen from damages and scratches. 2 Insert the stand column into the TV. Installing the stand 1 Carefully place your TV, do not install the stand. • Store the stand and stand screws in the future. www.sharpusa.com 5
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... to protect the screen from damages and scratches. 6 www.sharpusa.com Screw type Screw length # of screws M4 20 mm 4 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Installing a wall-mount bracket Warning • This TV is intended to be supported by a UL Listed wall mount bracket with suitable weight/load. (See "Miscellaneous" on page 76.) •...; 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 your...
... to protect the screen from damages and scratches. 6 www.sharpusa.com Screw type Screw length # of screws M4 20 mm 4 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Installing a wall-mount bracket Warning • This TV is intended to be supported by a UL Listed wall mount bracket with suitable weight/load. (See "Miscellaneous" on page 76.) •...; 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 your...
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See the instructions that secure the stand to your TV take type M6 screws. 15.74 in. (400 mm) 7.87 in. (200 mm) www.sharpusa.com 7 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV 2 If the TV stand is attached, remove the four screws that came with the wall-mount bracket for screw lengths. • The mounting holes on the wall-mount bracket you purchased. Notes • The length of the wall-mount screws vary depending on the back of your TV, then remove the stand.
See the instructions that secure the stand to your TV take type M6 screws. 15.74 in. (400 mm) 7.87 in. (200 mm) www.sharpusa.com 7 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV 2 If the TV stand is attached, remove the four screws that came with the wall-mount bracket for screw lengths. • The mounting holes on the wall-mount bracket you purchased. Notes • The length of the wall-mount screws vary depending on the back of your TV, then remove the stand.
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... • Quick Setup Guide • Important Information Front Front buttons LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV # Item 1 Remote control sensor 2 Power indicator Description Receives signals from the remote control. Your TV switches to the next or previous channel in the channel list. Warning: When your TV is off (standby mode). # Item 1 MENU 2 INPUT 3 VOL+/VOL- 4 CH...
... • Quick Setup Guide • Important Information Front Front buttons LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV # Item 1 Remote control sensor 2 Power indicator Description Receives signals from the remote control. Your TV switches to the next or previous channel in the channel list. Warning: When your TV is off (standby mode). # Item 1 MENU 2 INPUT 3 VOL+/VOL- 4 CH...
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... this jack. For more information, see "Connecting an MHL-enabled device" on page 23 and "Using an MHL-enabled device" on page 47. Side LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV # Item 1 /AUDIO OUT 2 HDMI 3/DVI 3 HDMI 2/MHL 4 HDMI 1/ARC 5 USB Description Connect headphones, an analog audio amplifier, a home theater system, or a sound bar to...
... this jack. For more information, see "Connecting an MHL-enabled device" on page 23 and "Using an MHL-enabled device" on page 47. Side LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV # Item 1 /AUDIO OUT 2 HDMI 3/DVI 3 HDMI 2/MHL 4 HDMI 1/ARC 5 USB Description Connect headphones, an analog audio amplifier, a home theater system, or a sound bar to...
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... video device to these jacks. Connect the video for a component video device to this jack. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV # Item 4 ANT/CABLE 5 PC IN 6 PC/DVI AUDIO IN Description Connect an antenna or cable TV to these jacks. For more information, see "VGA (most common)" on page 15, 20,...jack. For more information, see "Component video (better)" on page 29. OR Connect the audio for a computer to this jack to listen to TV audio through the external speakers. For more information, see "VGA (most common)" on page 15, 20, or 25. For more information see "AV...
... video device to these jacks. Connect the video for a component video device to this jack. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV # Item 4 ANT/CABLE 5 PC IN 6 PC/DVI AUDIO IN Description Connect an antenna or cable TV to these jacks. For more information, see "VGA (most common)" on page 15, 20,...jack. For more information, see "Component video (better)" on page 29. OR Connect the audio for a computer to this jack to listen to TV audio through the external speakers. For more information, see "VGA (most common)" on page 15, 20, or 25. For more information see "AV...
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...select the video input source, then press ENTER. Press to select the sound mode. Press to select the AV (picture) mode. Press to change TV channels. See "Selecting a channel" on page 41. OR Press to select the audio language for an analog program. CEC-Press to control CEC devices... 18 MUTE 19 CH /CH 20 MENU 21 FAVORITE 22 INFO* 23 HOME www.sharpusa.com LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Description Press to enter a digital sub-channel number. See the Aspect ratio option in "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 49. See "Setting up a favorite channel list" on page 56 and "...
...select the video input source, then press ENTER. Press to select the sound mode. Press to select the AV (picture) mode. Press to change TV channels. See "Selecting a channel" on page 41. OR Press to select the audio language for an analog program. CEC-Press to control CEC devices... 18 MUTE 19 CH /CH 20 MENU 21 FAVORITE 22 INFO* 23 HOME www.sharpusa.com LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Description Press to enter a digital sub-channel number. See the Aspect ratio option in "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 49. See "Setting up a favorite channel list" on page 56 and "...
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For the best video quality, you have HDMI) LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Connection type and Cable connectors jack Optical digital audio Analog audio input Better than composite or coaxial Component video (requires an audio connection) Better ...• Check the jacks for connecting devices to your equipment. • Always unplug the power cord when connecting external equipment. 12 www.sharpusa.com Your TV has several connection types for position and type before making any connections. • Loose connections can use ? What connection should connect a device to the ...
For the best video quality, you have HDMI) LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Connection type and Cable connectors jack Optical digital audio Analog audio input Better than composite or coaxial Component video (requires an audio connection) Better ...• Check the jacks for connecting devices to your equipment. • Always unplug the power cord when connecting external equipment. 12 www.sharpusa.com Your TV has several connection types for position and type before making any connections. • Loose connections can use ? What connection should connect a device to the ...
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...6 Press S or T to use the best connection type available. HDMI (best) On your TV Side of TV Cable or satellite box 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... or satellite box. 3 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one connection type. www.sharpusa.com 13 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting a cable or satellite box Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more information, see "What connection should use any audio cables. To get the best video, you...
...6 Press S or T to use the best connection type available. HDMI (best) On your TV Side of TV Cable or satellite box 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... or satellite box. 3 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one connection type. www.sharpusa.com 13 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting a cable or satellite box Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more information, see "What connection should use any audio cables. To get the best video, you...
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... Cable or satellite box HDMI cable Audio cable connector connector HDMI 3/DVI PC/DVI jack AUDIO IN jack Audio cable Back of your TV, then turn on your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the cable or satellite box. 7 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list. 8 Press S or T to... using the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack, the audio output is turned off. 2 Connect the incoming cable from the TV speakers. Note When you connect the audio using DVI. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use another HDMI jack, you will not hear...
... Cable or satellite box HDMI cable Audio cable connector connector HDMI 3/DVI PC/DVI jack AUDIO IN jack Audio cable Back of your TV, then turn on your TV and to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the cable or satellite box. 7 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list. 8 Press S or T to... using the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack, the audio output is turned off. 2 Connect the incoming cable from the TV speakers. Note When you connect the audio using DVI. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use another HDMI jack, you will not hear...
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...R audio jacks on the back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is analog. 5 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn on the cable or satellite TV box. On your TV LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Cable or satellite box Component Audio cable ...video cable connectors connectors Component Analog video jacks audio jacks Component video cable Audio cable Back of your TV, then turn on your TV and to the audio out ...
...R audio jacks on the back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is analog. 5 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn on the cable or satellite TV box. On your TV LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Cable or satellite box Component Audio cable ...video cable connectors connectors Component Analog video jacks audio jacks Component video cable Audio cable Back of your TV, then turn on your TV and to the audio out ...
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... cable connectors AV cable Composite Analog video jack audio jacks Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is analog. 4 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn on your TV and to select AV, then press ENTER. 16 www.sharpusa.com ...INPUT SOURCE list. 6 Press S or T to the composite video and audio out jacks on the AV cable connects to the green Y/VIDEO jack. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV AV (composite video) (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on the...
... cable connectors AV cable Composite Analog video jack audio jacks Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is analog. 4 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn on your TV and to select AV, then press ENTER. 16 www.sharpusa.com ...INPUT SOURCE list. 6 Press S or T to the composite video and audio out jacks on the AV cable connects to the green Y/VIDEO jack. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV AV (composite video) (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on the...
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See "Automatically scanning for channels" on the cable or satellite box. 5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list. 6 Press S or T to highlight TV, then press ENTER. 7 If you know exist, scan for channels. Notes • Use a coaxial cable to channels you cannot tune to eliminate interference and noise ... from radio waves. • Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power cord or other cables. www.sharpusa.com 17 Coaxial (good) On your TV LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Cable or satellite box Coaxial cable connector Coaxial cable ANT/CABLE jack Back of...
See "Automatically scanning for channels" on the cable or satellite box. 5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list. 6 Press S or T to highlight TV, then press ENTER. 7 If you know exist, scan for channels. Notes • Use a coaxial cable to channels you cannot tune to eliminate interference and noise ... from radio waves. • Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power cord or other cables. www.sharpusa.com 17 Coaxial (good) On your TV LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Cable or satellite box Coaxial cable connector Coaxial cable ANT/CABLE jack Back of...