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... menus 40 Selecting a channel 41 Adjusting the volume 41 Viewing channel information 41 Adjusting the picture 42 Adjusting the TV picture 42 Setting the power on picture mode 43 Adjusting the computer image 44 Adjusting the sound 44 Adjusting sound settings 44 Selecting the audio out mode 45 Playing TV audio only 46 Changing channel...
... menus 40 Selecting a channel 41 Adjusting the volume 41 Viewing channel information 41 Adjusting the picture 42 Adjusting the TV picture 42 Setting the power on picture mode 43 Adjusting the computer image 44 Adjusting the sound 44 Adjusting sound settings 44 Selecting the audio out mode 45 Playing TV audio only 46 Changing channel...
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...instructions.) CEC Control Enjoy the benefit of resolution (up from your TV. Game mode Video games generally require adjustments to the television picture settings to use CEC Control.) Motion Enhancement With a 120 Hz screen refresh rate twice the rate of a 60 Hz screen, a ...picture.) DTS Sound™ DTS Sound delivers clear, crisp, and natural sound while providing deep enveloping bass. CEC technology lets different components discover and communicate with 1,080 lines of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play! Your LC-42LB150U represents the state of a high-quality Sharp...
...instructions.) CEC Control Enjoy the benefit of resolution (up from your TV. Game mode Video games generally require adjustments to the television picture settings to use CEC Control.) Motion Enhancement With a 120 Hz screen refresh rate twice the rate of a 60 Hz screen, a ...picture.) DTS Sound™ DTS Sound delivers clear, crisp, and natural sound while providing deep enveloping bass. CEC technology lets different components discover and communicate with 1,080 lines of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play! Your LC-42LB150U represents the state of a high-quality Sharp...
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...CEC Control" on page 59. For more information, see "Sound Mode" in "Adjusting sound settings" on page 44. Press to the channel you selected using the number buttons. For more...status information, such as the channel number, channel name (if available), or signal source. Press to restore the sound. Sharp 42" LED TV Remote control # Button 8 SOUND MODE # Button 1 POWER 2 Numbers 3 4 AUDIO 5 AV MODE... see "Viewing channel information" on the screen (aspect ratio). Press to change how the picture looks on page 41. For more information, see "Selecting the video input source" on ...
...CEC Control" on page 59. For more information, see "Sound Mode" in "Adjusting sound settings" on page 44. Press to the channel you selected using the number buttons. For more...status information, such as the channel number, channel name (if available), or signal source. Press to restore the sound. Sharp 42" LED TV Remote control # Button 8 SOUND MODE # Button 1 POWER 2 Numbers 3 4 AUDIO 5 AV MODE... see "Viewing channel information" on the screen (aspect ratio). Press to change how the picture looks on page 41. For more information, see "Selecting the video input source" on ...
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...personnel to correct the problem. • If the signal level for channels. Contact your cable or satellite TV provider about upgrading to a set -top box and experience poor picture quality, you know exist, scan for a channel is turned off. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the ANT/CABLE... box): 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is weak, the picture may need to install a set-top box to improve signal reception and picture quality. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) On your TV Antenna or cable TV...
...personnel to correct the problem. • If the signal level for channels. Contact your cable or satellite TV provider about upgrading to a set -top box and experience poor picture quality, you know exist, scan for a channel is turned off. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the ANT/CABLE... box): 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is weak, the picture may need to install a set-top box to improve signal reception and picture quality. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) On your TV Antenna or cable TV...
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..., the displayed time will be incorrect until your TV gets the correct time from a TV signal source. 12 Press S or T to set up basic settings including the menu language, time setting, picture mode, TV signal source, and channel list. The Please select your TV. Press W or X to highlight the hour, minute, or... press ENTER. 11 When you turn on your tuner mode screen opens. Sharp 42" LED TV Turning on your TV for Mode: • Press S or T to highlight Year, Month, or Day, then press X to access the setting. To set the date and time automatically from a TV signal source based on the ...
..., the displayed time will be incorrect until your TV gets the correct time from a TV signal source. 12 Press S or T to set up basic settings including the menu language, time setting, picture mode, TV signal source, and channel list. The Please select your TV. Press W or X to highlight the hour, minute, or... press ENTER. 11 When you turn on your tuner mode screen opens. Sharp 42" LED TV Turning on your TV for Mode: • Press S or T to highlight Year, Month, or Day, then press X to access the setting. To set the date and time automatically from a TV signal source based on the ...
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...games, animation, and in bright light environments. • Natural-(a standard picture). Adjusting the picture Adjusting the TV picture You can select: Aspect ratio options Normal: Displays the image in the original aspect ratio. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV • Color-Adjusts the color intensity of light..., your TV uses less energy. • Movie-(a finely detailed picture). The on the screen size and the TV program. You can adjust various settings to select the aspect ...
...games, animation, and in bright light environments. • Natural-(a standard picture). Adjusting the picture Adjusting the TV picture You can select: Aspect ratio options Normal: Displays the image in the original aspect ratio. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV • Color-Adjusts the color intensity of light..., your TV uses less energy. • Movie-(a finely detailed picture). The on the screen size and the TV program. You can adjust various settings to select the aspect ...
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... the menu. You can select On or Off. • Active Backlight-Enhances the contrast ratio between light and dark areas of the picture. Setting the power on picture mode You can set the power on -screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to close the menu. You can select Off, On (Low), On (...S or T to select a setting. 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. You can select On or Off. • Motion Enhancement-Reduces motion blur and eliminates film judder with clear detail and smooth motion. Sharp 42" LED TV • ...
... the menu. You can select On or Off. • Active Backlight-Enhances the contrast ratio between light and dark areas of the picture. Setting the power on picture mode You can set the power on -screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to close the menu. You can select Off, On (Low), On (...S or T to select a setting. 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. You can select On or Off. • Motion Enhancement-Reduces motion blur and eliminates film judder with clear detail and smooth motion. Sharp 42" LED TV • ...
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...46 www.sharpusa.com Note You can turn off in the channel list. Notes • The picture turns off the picture on -screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to Off. Changing channel settings Automatically scanning for channels When you scan for channels, your TV searches for channels with signals and...a broadcast signal. • To exit audio only mode, press any button. A If you select Antenna, your TV goes to close the menu. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV To automatically scan for available channels. The scan may take several minutes. The CHANNELS menu opens. 3 Press S or T to ...
...46 www.sharpusa.com Note You can turn off in the channel list. Notes • The picture turns off the picture on -screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to Off. Changing channel settings Automatically scanning for channels When you scan for channels, your TV searches for channels with signals and...a broadcast signal. • To exit audio only mode, press any button. A If you select Antenna, your TV goes to close the menu. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV To automatically scan for available channels. The scan may take several minutes. The CHANNELS menu opens. 3 Press S or T to ...
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LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV 3 Press S or T to select the aspect ratio. Note You can ... To watch programs that exceed the selected rating, you that exceed the ratings level you select. Setting or changing the password To set , parental controls read the rating of the program (with some exceptions, such as news and sports... highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. 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 forget your children from watching inappropriate material ...
LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV 3 Press S or T to select the aspect ratio. Note You can ... To watch programs that exceed the selected rating, you that exceed the ratings level you select. Setting or changing the password To set , parental controls read the rating of the program (with some exceptions, such as news and sports... highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. 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 forget your children from watching inappropriate material ...
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...that the antenna or cable TV is low, adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set -top antenna with a built-in . • Make sure that the correct picture mode is not correct. • Try another channel. To check the digital channel signal strength, see "...antenna or cable TV (no picture (screen is lit), but sound is plugged in amplifier. • Make sure that the video cables are connected securely to your TV. • Adjust the contrast and brightness. Sharp 42" LED TV Video and audio Problem Solution Picture does not fill the screen....
...that the antenna or cable TV is low, adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set -top antenna with a built-in . • Make sure that the correct picture mode is not correct. • Try another channel. To check the digital channel signal strength, see "...antenna or cable TV (no picture (screen is lit), but sound is plugged in amplifier. • Make sure that the video cables are connected securely to your TV. • Adjust the contrast and brightness. Sharp 42" LED TV Video and audio Problem Solution Picture does not fill the screen....
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... an antenna, the digital channel signal may be caused by a poor or weak signal from the TV to improve signal reception and picture quality. After you have determined which device is good. • The problem may be low. It does not affect the operation of...outdoor antenna or set . • Other devices (for example, a surround sound receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may need to determine which device is connected correctly and securely. To check the digital channel signal strength, see "Checking the digital signal strength" on others. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED...
... an antenna, the digital channel signal may be caused by a poor or weak signal from the TV to improve signal reception and picture quality. After you have determined which device is good. • The problem may be low. It does not affect the operation of...outdoor antenna or set . • Other devices (for example, a surround sound receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may need to determine which device is connected correctly and securely. To check the digital channel signal strength, see "Checking the digital signal strength" on others. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED...
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Sharp 42" LED TV Problem Solution Good picture, but poor color. • Adjust the contrast, color, and brightness settings. Try a new set. Good sound, but no sound. • Increase the volume. • Make sure that the sound is not muted. • Make sure that you have... interfering with new batteries. After you are wrapped tightly in and turn on your TV. Solution • Adjust the audio balance. See "Adjusting sound settings" on page 44. • Make sure that the power cord is causing interference, move it further from the TV to see "Checking the digital...
Sharp 42" LED TV Problem Solution Good picture, but poor color. • Adjust the contrast, color, and brightness settings. Try a new set. Good sound, but no sound. • Increase the volume. • Make sure that the sound is not muted. • Make sure that you have... interfering with new batteries. After you are wrapped tightly in and turn on your TV. Solution • Adjust the audio balance. See "Adjusting sound settings" on page 44. • Make sure that the power cord is causing interference, move it further from the TV to see "Checking the digital...
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...8226; Make sure that the antenna or cable/satellite TV is not available in the current video input mode. Some settings cannot be labeled MHL. • Try adjusting the picture settings on your TV. • Some apps may not work . • Make sure that the channels are using an...depending on how the app developer programmed the app. 72 www.sharpusa.com LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Problem Solution "No signal" error message is thinner. See "Setting the sleep timer" on page 68. See "Restoring settings to the channel list. Reset your viewing environment screen. An MHL cable...
...8226; Make sure that the antenna or cable/satellite TV is not available in the current video input mode. Some settings cannot be labeled MHL. • Try adjusting the picture settings on your TV. • Some apps may not work . • Make sure that the channels are using an...depending on how the app developer programmed the app. 72 www.sharpusa.com LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Problem Solution "No signal" error message is thinner. See "Setting the sleep timer" on page 68. See "Restoring settings to the channel list. Reset your viewing environment screen. An MHL cable...
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... • If you are using an MHL cable. See "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 42. • If the device is thinner. It may not work on your TV, depending on how the app developer programmed the app. Sharp 42" LED TV Problem Solution My TV is playing the audio from a connected... device but is not displaying the video. • Make sure that the MHL cable is turned on. An MHL cable may be labeled MHL. • Try adjusting the picture settings on and not muted. See...
... • If you are using an MHL cable. See "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 42. • If the device is thinner. It may not work on your TV, depending on how the app developer programmed the app. Sharp 42" LED TV Problem Solution My TV is playing the audio from a connected... device but is not displaying the video. • Make sure that the MHL cable is turned on. An MHL cable may be labeled MHL. • Try adjusting the picture settings on and not muted. See...
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...Sound™ Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. All Rights Reserved. Energy Star Your Sharp TV is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and...Part 15 of these government agencies, designed to operate the equipment. Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption may cause harmful interference to this device must accept any interference received, ... Standard Television Receiving Apparatus - Picture, Sound) can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation.
...Sound™ Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. All Rights Reserved. Energy Star Your Sharp TV is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and...Part 15 of these government agencies, designed to operate the equipment. Depending upon such changed settings, the power consumption may cause harmful interference to this device must accept any interference received, ... Standard Television Receiving Apparatus - Picture, Sound) can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation.