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User Guide 42" LED TV LC-42LB150U Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
User Guide 42" LED TV LC-42LB150U Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
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Sharp 42" LED TV LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the art in LED TV design and is needed! Your LC-42LB150U represents the state of a high-quality Sharp product. MHL™ Connect your MHL-enabled device, such as a cell phone or Roku Streaming Stick™... blurring, particularly when watching fast-motion sports and action scenes. (See the Motion Enhancement option in "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 42 for instructions on how to get the maximum experience. Game mode Video games generally require adjustments to the television picture...
Sharp 42" LED TV LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the art in LED TV design and is needed! Your LC-42LB150U represents the state of a high-quality Sharp product. MHL™ Connect your MHL-enabled device, such as a cell phone or Roku Streaming Stick™... blurring, particularly when watching fast-motion sports and action scenes. (See the Motion Enhancement option in "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 42 for instructions on how to get the maximum experience. Game mode Video games generally require adjustments to the television picture...
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Sharp 42" LED TV Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Notes • If you decide to protect the screen from damages and scratches. 3 Insert the stand column into the TV. Screw type Screw length # of the provided screws. www.sharpusa.com 5 Installing the stand To install the stand: 1 Secure the stand column to the TV stand using four of screws M4 12 mm 4 2 Carefully place your TV, do not install the stand. • Store the stand and stand screws in case you plan to wall-mount your TV face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to use the stand in the future.
Sharp 42" LED TV Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Notes • If you decide to protect the screen from damages and scratches. 3 Insert the stand column into the TV. Screw type Screw length # of the provided screws. www.sharpusa.com 5 Installing the stand To install the stand: 1 Secure the stand column to the TV stand using four of screws M4 12 mm 4 2 Carefully place your TV, do not install the stand. • Store the stand and stand screws in case you plan to wall-mount your TV face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to use the stand in the future.
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... type Screw length # of the provided screws. To attach your TV to a wall-mount bracket: 1 Carefully place your TV using four of screws M4 12 mm 4 Installing a wall-mount bracket Warning • This TV is intended to be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance... "Miscellaneous" on a cushioned, clean surface to your TV face-down on page 75.) • To prevent injury, this apparatus must be supported by a UL Listed wall mount bracket with the installation instructions. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV 4 Secure the TV stand to protect the screen from damages and scratches. ...
... type Screw length # of the provided screws. To attach your TV to a wall-mount bracket: 1 Carefully place your TV using four of screws M4 12 mm 4 Installing a wall-mount bracket Warning • This TV is intended to be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance... "Miscellaneous" on a cushioned, clean surface to your TV face-down on page 75.) • To prevent injury, this apparatus must be supported by a UL Listed wall mount bracket with the installation instructions. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV 4 Secure the TV stand to protect the screen from damages and scratches. ...
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.... • The mounting holes on the back of your TV, then follow the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket. Sharp 42" LED TV 2 If the TV stand is attached, remove the four screws that secure the stand to your TV. 3 Remove the TV stand. 4 Remove the screws in the mounting holes on ...the back of your TV take type M6 screws. 7.87 in. (200 mm...
.... • The mounting holes on the back of your TV, then follow the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket. Sharp 42" LED TV 2 If the TV stand is attached, remove the four screws that secure the stand to your TV. 3 Remove the TV stand. 4 Remove the screws in the mounting holes on ...the back of your TV take type M6 screws. 7.87 in. (200 mm...
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...: When your want, then wait a few seconds. Do not block. TV components Package contents • 42" LED TV • Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) • Stand column and screws (4) • TV stand and screws (4) • Power cord • Quick Setup Guide • Important Information Front LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV # Item Remote control 1 sensor and power indicator 2 MENU 3 INPUT 4 VOL...
...: When your want, then wait a few seconds. Do not block. TV components Package contents • 42" LED TV • Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) • Stand column and screws (4) • TV stand and screws (4) • Power cord • Quick Setup Guide • Important Information Front LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV # Item Remote control 1 sensor and power indicator 2 MENU 3 INPUT 4 VOL...
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... to view compatible JPEG picture files. Connect an HDMI device to this jack. 1 /AUDIO OUT For more information, see "Using HDMI (best)" on the device. Sharp 42" LED TV Side # Item Description Connect headphones, an analog audio amplifier, a home theater system, or a sound bar to this jack. OR 3 HDMI 2/MHL Connect an MHL-enabled...
... to view compatible JPEG picture files. Connect an HDMI device to this jack. 1 /AUDIO OUT For more information, see "Using HDMI (best)" on the device. Sharp 42" LED TV Side # Item Description Connect headphones, an analog audio amplifier, a home theater system, or a sound bar to this jack. OR 3 HDMI 2/MHL Connect an MHL-enabled...
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...same as a composite video jack. www.sharpusa.com OR Connect the video for a component video device to TV audio through the external speakers. Connect an antenna or cable TV to this jack to listen to these jacks. For more information see "Using component video (better)" on... pages 14, 20, or 29. For more information, see "Using coaxial (good)" on page 17 or "Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)" on page 27. Back 10 LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV # Item 1 Power connector 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (optical) COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO, PB, PR 3 OR COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO 4 L and...
...same as a composite video jack. www.sharpusa.com OR Connect the video for a component video device to TV audio through the external speakers. Connect an antenna or cable TV to this jack to listen to these jacks. For more information see "Using component video (better)" on... pages 14, 20, or 29. For more information, see "Using coaxial (good)" on page 17 or "Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)" on page 27. Back 10 LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV # Item 1 Power connector 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (optical) COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO, PB, PR 3 OR COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO 4 L and...
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...to enter channel numbers and the parental control password. Press to go to select the audio mode for programs broadcast in "Adjusting the TV picture" on the screen (aspect ratio). For more information, see "Setting up a favorite channel list" on page 48 and "...more information, see "Using CEC Control" on page 54. Press to select the AV (picture) mode. For more information, see "Selecting a channel" on -screen menu. Sharp 42" LED TV Remote control # Button 8 SOUND MODE # Button 1 POWER 2 Numbers 3 4 AUDIO 5 AV MODE 6 VOL+/- 7 FLASHBACK 9 CC 10 S T W X 11...
...to enter channel numbers and the parental control password. Press to go to select the audio mode for programs broadcast in "Adjusting the TV picture" on the screen (aspect ratio). For more information, see "Setting up a favorite channel list" on page 48 and "...more information, see "Using CEC Control" on page 54. Press to select the AV (picture) mode. For more information, see "Selecting a channel" on -screen menu. Sharp 42" LED TV Remote control # Button 8 SOUND MODE # Button 1 POWER 2 Numbers 3 4 AUDIO 5 AV MODE 6 VOL+/- 7 FLASHBACK 9 CC 10 S T W X 11...
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... Always unplug the power cord when connecting external equipment. 12 www.sharpusa.com For the best video quality, you have HDMI) LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" 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... types for position and type before making any connections. • Loose connections can use the HDMI 3/DVI jack on your TV to connect a DVI device to your equipment. Use the following tables to identify cables: Video quality Connection type and Cable ...
... Always unplug the power cord when connecting external equipment. 12 www.sharpusa.com For the best video quality, you have HDMI) LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" 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... types for position and type before making any connections. • Loose connections can use the HDMI 3/DVI jack on your TV to connect a DVI device to your equipment. Use the following tables to identify cables: Video quality Connection type and Cable ...
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Sharp 42" LED TV Connecting a cable or satellite box Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more information, see "What connection should use ?" To get the best video, you should I use the best connection type available. Using HDMI (best) On your TV Side of TV Cable or satellite box HDMI cable connector HDMI jack HDMI ...cable To connect a cable or satellite box using HDMI: 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...
Sharp 42" LED TV Connecting a cable or satellite box Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more information, see "What connection should use ?" To get the best video, you should I use the best connection type available. Using HDMI (best) On your TV Side of TV Cable or satellite box HDMI cable connector HDMI jack HDMI ...cable To connect a cable or satellite box using HDMI: 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...
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... audio using the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack, the audio output is turned off. 2 Connect the incoming cable from the TV speakers. On your TV Side of TV Cable or satellite box HDMI cable 3.5mm audio connector connector HDMI cable with HDMI-DVI adapter HDMI 3/DVI PC/DVI jack ...to connect a cable or satellite using DVI: 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is analog. 6 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn on the cable or satellite box. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must...
... audio using the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack, the audio output is turned off. 2 Connect the incoming cable from the TV speakers. On your TV Side of TV Cable or satellite box HDMI cable 3.5mm audio connector connector HDMI cable with HDMI-DVI adapter HDMI 3/DVI PC/DVI jack ...to connect a cable or satellite using DVI: 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is analog. 6 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn on the cable or satellite box. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must...
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Sharp 42" LED TV Using component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to the audio out jacks on the cable or satellite TV box. www.sharpusa.com 15 On your TV Cable or satellite box Component Analog video cable audio cable connectors connectors Component Analog video jacks audio jacks Component video cable... 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, then turn on your TV and to match color-coded jacks. Notes • The COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO, PB, and PR video jacks (used to connect a component ...
Sharp 42" LED TV Using component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to the audio out jacks on the cable or satellite TV box. www.sharpusa.com 15 On your TV Cable or satellite box Component Analog video cable audio cable connectors connectors Component Analog video jacks audio jacks Component video cable... 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, then turn on your TV and to match color-coded jacks. Notes • The COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO, PB, and PR video jacks (used to connect a component ...
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LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Using composite video (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to select AV, then press ENTER. 16 www.sharpusa.com On your TV Cable or satellite box Composite Analog audio video cable cable ...or satellite box. 3 Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO jack and L and R audio jacks on the back of your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box. Notes • The COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO, PB, and PR video jacks (used to connect a component ...
LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Using composite video (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to select AV, then press ENTER. 16 www.sharpusa.com On your TV Cable or satellite box Composite Analog audio video cable cable ...or satellite box. 3 Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO jack and L and R audio jacks on the back of your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box. Notes • The COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO, PB, and PR video jacks (used to connect a component ...
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See "Automatically scanning for channels. www.sharpusa.com 17 Sharp 42" LED TV Using coaxial (good) On your TV Coaxial cable connector Cable or satellite box ANT/CABLE jack Back of TV To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial: 1 Make sure that your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box. 5 Press INPUT to open the... INPUT SOURCE list. 6 Press S or T to highlight TV, then press ENTER. 7 If you cannot tune to channels you know exist, scan for channels" on page 46. Notes • Use a coaxial cable to eliminate...
See "Automatically scanning for channels. www.sharpusa.com 17 Sharp 42" LED TV Using coaxial (good) On your TV Coaxial cable connector Cable or satellite box ANT/CABLE jack Back of TV To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial: 1 Make sure that your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box. 5 Press INPUT to open the... INPUT SOURCE list. 6 Press S or T to highlight TV, then press ENTER. 7 If you cannot tune to channels you know exist, scan for channels" on page 46. Notes • Use a coaxial cable to eliminate...
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...HD. 18 www.sharpusa.com Notes • Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and noise from the broadcaster or cable TV provider. • If you connect to cable or satellite TV without a set-top box and experience poor picture quality, you know exist, scan for channels. Contact your... for channels" on page 46. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) On your TV Antenna or cable TV (no box) Coaxial cable connector ANT/CABLE jack Back of TV To connect an antenna or cable TV (no box): 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and all...
...HD. 18 www.sharpusa.com Notes • Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and noise from the broadcaster or cable TV provider. • If you connect to cable or satellite TV without a set-top box and experience poor picture quality, you know exist, scan for channels. Contact your... for channels" on page 46. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) On your TV Antenna or cable TV (no box) Coaxial cable connector ANT/CABLE jack Back of TV To connect an antenna or cable TV (no box): 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and all...
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...3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV. 4 Turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player, then set it to the correct output mode. www.sharpusa.com 19 Sharp 42" LED TV Connecting a DVD... or Blu-ray player Many DVD or Blu-ray players have more than one of the HDMI jacks on the side of TV On your TV HDMI cable connector ..., see "What connection should use any audio cables. For more information, see the documentation that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off. 2 Connect an HDMI...
...3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV. 4 Turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player, then set it to the correct output mode. www.sharpusa.com 19 Sharp 42" LED TV Connecting a DVD... or Blu-ray player Many DVD or Blu-ray players have more than one of the HDMI jacks on the side of TV On your TV HDMI cable connector ..., see "What connection should use any audio cables. For more information, see the documentation that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off. 2 Connect an HDMI...
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...-DVI adapter HDMI 3/ DVI jack PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack 3.5mm audio cable Back of your TV. 6 Turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player. Note When you will not hear sound from the TV speakers. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use another HDMI... jack on the DVD or Blu-ray player. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 3/DVI jack on the side of your TV. 4 Connect a 3.5mm audio cable (not provided) to the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on the back of...
...-DVI adapter HDMI 3/ DVI jack PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack 3.5mm audio cable Back of your TV. 6 Turn on the DVD or Blu-ray player. Note When you will not hear sound from the TV speakers. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use another HDMI... jack on the DVD or Blu-ray player. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 3/DVI jack on the side of your TV. 4 Connect a 3.5mm audio cable (not provided) to the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on the back of...
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...video cable (not provided) to the COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO, PB, and PR jacks on the back of your TV and to the correct output mode. www.sharpusa.com 21 Sharp 42" LED TV Using component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to select Component, then press ENTER. For more ...information, see the documentation that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is analog. 4 Plug your TV's power cord into...
...video cable (not provided) to the COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO, PB, and PR jacks on the back of your TV and to the correct output mode. www.sharpusa.com 21 Sharp 42" LED TV Using component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to select Component, then press ENTER. For more ...information, see the documentation that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is analog. 4 Plug your TV's power cord into...
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... or Blu-ray player Composite Analog audio video cable cable connector connectors Composite Analog video jack audio jacks AV cable (composite video cable) Back of TV To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using the L and R audio jacks, the audio output is turned off. 2 Connect an AV ... the player. 5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list. 6 Press S or T to select AV, then press ENTER. 22 www.sharpusa.com LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Using composite video (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on the DVD or...
... or Blu-ray player Composite Analog audio video cable cable connector connectors Composite Analog video jack audio jacks AV cable (composite video cable) Back of TV To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using the L and R audio jacks, the audio output is turned off. 2 Connect an AV ... the player. 5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list. 6 Press S or T to select AV, then press ENTER. 22 www.sharpusa.com LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Using composite video (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on the DVD or...