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Contents Connecting a game console 24 HDMI (best 24 Component video (better 25 AV (composite video) (good 26 Connecting a computer 27 HDMI (best 27 DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection 28 VGA (most common 29 Connecting a USB flash drive 30 Connecting headphones 31 Connecting external speakers or a sound bar 32 Digital audio 32 Analog audio 33 Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices 34 Connecting power 35 Using the remote control 36 Installing remote control batteries 36 Aiming the remote control 36 Turning on your TV...
Contents Connecting a game console 24 HDMI (best 24 Component video (better 25 AV (composite video) (good 26 Connecting a computer 27 HDMI (best 27 DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection 28 VGA (most common 29 Connecting a USB flash drive 30 Connecting headphones 31 Connecting external speakers or a sound bar 32 Digital audio 32 Analog audio 33 Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices 34 Connecting power 35 Using the remote control 36 Installing remote control batteries 36 Aiming the remote control 36 Turning on your TV...
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...51 Setting the power on picture mode 51 Adjusting the computer image 52 Adjusting the sound 52 Adjusting sound settings 52 Selecting the audio out mode 53 Playing TV audio only 54 Changing channel settings 54 Automatically scanning for channels 54 Hiding channels 56 Setting up a favorite channel list 56 Viewing a favorite channel 56 Adding or changing a channel label 57 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...
...51 Setting the power on picture mode 51 Adjusting the computer image 52 Adjusting the sound 52 Adjusting sound settings 52 Selecting the audio out mode 53 Playing TV audio only 54 Changing channel settings 54 Automatically scanning for channels 54 Hiding channels 56 Setting up a favorite channel list 56 Viewing a favorite channel 56 Adding or changing a channel label 57 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...
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...Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. This helps prevent property damage and personal injury from the power outlet and disconnect any antenna or cable system. Handling the LCD panel • Your TV's screen...hit, jolt, or press hard against the LCD panel. LC-50LB261U 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other electric light or power circuits, or where it ...
...Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. This helps prevent property damage and personal injury from the power outlet and disconnect any antenna or cable system. Handling the LCD panel • Your TV's screen...hit, jolt, or press hard against the LCD panel. LC-50LB261U 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other electric light or power circuits, or where it ...
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... often require extensive work by qualified service personnel only. To help protect the environment, contact your local authorities for environmental reasons. If you are not considered defects. LC-50LB261U Power source Operate your TV only from cool surroundings into your TV. • If your TV has been exposed to the point of cable entry as a fixed blue, green, or red point. Mobile...
... often require extensive work by qualified service personnel only. To help protect the environment, contact your local authorities for environmental reasons. If you are not considered defects. LC-50LB261U Power source Operate your TV only from cool surroundings into your TV. • If your TV has been exposed to the point of cable entry as a fixed blue, green, or red point. Mobile...
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... 23 for connection instructions.) CEC Control Enjoy the benefit of the art in LED TV design and is needed! Operate the Streaming Stick with each other. (See page 43 for reliable and trouble-free performance. Supports 1080p HD video and 5.1 digital surround sound playback from your TV remote or a mobile device -it's that simple! Your LC-50LB261U represents the state of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play!
... 23 for connection instructions.) CEC Control Enjoy the benefit of the art in LED TV design and is needed! Operate the Streaming Stick with each other. (See page 43 for reliable and trouble-free performance. Supports 1080p HD video and 5.1 digital surround sound playback from your TV remote or a mobile device -it's that simple! Your LC-50LB261U represents the state of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play!
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... See "Viewing channel information" on page 56. See "Selecting a channel" on page 62. You can select Standard, Movie, Music, Voice, or User. Press to your TV is playing. See "Turning closed captioning on page 52. CEC-Press to control CEC devices connected to select the sound mode. Remote control # Button 5 AV MODE 6 VOL+/- 7 FLASHBACK 8 SOUND MODE 9 CC 10 S T W X 11 ENTER 12 EXIT 13 Media controls # Button 1 POWER 2 Numbers 3 4 AUDIO Description Press to turn closed captioning on or...
... See "Viewing channel information" on page 56. See "Selecting a channel" on page 62. You can select Standard, Movie, Music, Voice, or User. Press to your TV is playing. See "Turning closed captioning on page 52. CEC-Press to control CEC devices connected to select the sound mode. Remote control # Button 5 AV MODE 6 VOL+/- 7 FLASHBACK 8 SOUND MODE 9 CC 10 S T W X 11 ENTER 12 EXIT 13 Media controls # Button 1 POWER 2 Numbers 3 4 AUDIO Description Press to turn closed captioning on or...
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... INPUT SOURCE list. 8 Press S or T to connect a cable or satellite box 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 HDMI cable with HDMI-DVI adapter 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's power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is analog. 6 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn...
... INPUT SOURCE list. 8 Press S or T to connect a cable or satellite box 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 HDMI cable with HDMI-DVI adapter 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's power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is analog. 6 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn...
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... antenna or cable TV wall jack. 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your cable or satellite TV provider about upgrading to a set-top box. • Many high-definition (HD) channels upscale standard-definition (SD) content. The picture displayed on your TV is not installed correctly, contact qualified service personnel to correct the problem. • If the signal level for channels" on others, the problem may need to install a set...
... antenna or cable TV wall jack. 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your cable or satellite TV provider about upgrading to a set-top box. • Many high-definition (HD) channels upscale standard-definition (SD) content. The picture displayed on your TV is not installed correctly, contact qualified service personnel to correct the problem. • If the signal level for channels" on others, the problem may need to install a set...
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... the menu language, time setting, picture mode, TV signal source, and channel list. 1 Make sure that you want , then press ENTER. Select Yes to continue using Store mode or select No to set the date and time manually) or Auto (to change your TV, the EZ SETUP wizard opens. The wizard guides you through 18 for details.) • Connected the power cord. (See page 35 for the first time The first time you turn...
... the menu language, time setting, picture mode, TV signal source, and channel list. 1 Make sure that you want , then press ENTER. Select Yes to continue using Store mode or select No to set the date and time manually) or Auto (to change your TV, the EZ SETUP wizard opens. The wizard guides you through 18 for details.) • Connected the power cord. (See page 35 for the first time The first time you turn...
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For information about setting up a favorite channel list, see "Connecting a Roku Streaming Stick" on page 22. Press MUTE again to turn off the sound. 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...
For information about setting up a favorite channel list, see "Connecting a Roku Streaming Stick" on page 22. Press MUTE again to turn off the sound. 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...
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... name, picture resolution, size, and date are compatible with your TV is displayed full-screen, a control bar appears at the bottom of the photo. Press INFO* to open the PHOTOS menu. • FAVORITE to add or remove a photo from the favorite photo list. A heart appears on your TV. 2 If your TV. If you connected the USB flash drive, then changed to a different video input source, press INPUT to...
... name, picture resolution, size, and date are compatible with your TV is displayed full-screen, a control bar appears at the bottom of the photo. Press INFO* to open the PHOTOS menu. • FAVORITE to add or remove a photo from the favorite photo list. A heart appears on your TV. 2 If your TV. If you connected the USB flash drive, then changed to a different video input source, press INPUT to...
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... the screen edges to reduce picture noise (snow). LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Note You can select On or Off. • Motion Enhancement-Reduces motion blur and eliminates film judder with light or white edges. • Advanced Settings-Opens the PICTURE · ADVANCED SETTINGS menu where you set to make the color look more natural. • Sharpness-Adjusts the color detail of the picture. • Contrast-Adjusts the...
... the screen edges to reduce picture noise (snow). LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Note You can select On or Off. • Motion Enhancement-Reduces motion blur and eliminates film judder with light or white edges. • Advanced Settings-Opens the PICTURE · ADVANCED SETTINGS menu where you set to make the color look more natural. • Sharpness-Adjusts the color detail of the picture. • Contrast-Adjusts the...
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Troubleshooting LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV 4 Press S or T to view system information during troubleshooting. 1 Press MENU. Viewing system information You may malfunction. The SETUP menu opens. 3 Press S or T to dry the cabinet. Use a clean cloth to highlight System Information, then press ENTER. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. If the cabinet is displayed. 4 Press MENU to return to the...
Troubleshooting LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV 4 Press S or T to view system information during troubleshooting. 1 Press MENU. Viewing system information You may malfunction. The SETUP menu opens. 3 Press S or T to dry the cabinet. Use a clean cloth to highlight System Information, then press ENTER. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. If the cabinet is displayed. 4 Press MENU to return to the...
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... about upgrading to a set -top box to install a set -top box. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Problem Solution Dotted lines or stripes appear on page 57. • 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. It does not affect the operation of your TV. • The video cable(s) you are using may need...
... about upgrading to a set -top box to install a set -top box. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Problem Solution Dotted lines or stripes appear on page 57. • 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. It does not affect the operation of your TV. • The video cable(s) you are using may need...
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..., a surround sound receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may be interfering with new batteries. See "Installing remote control batteries" on page 8. • The supplied batteries are connected correctly and securely to be burned into the screen. See "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 36. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Problem Audio noise. Remote control Problem Remote control does not work. For the location of time. This can make the picture difficult to close the menu. Light reflecting off...
..., a surround sound receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may be interfering with new batteries. See "Installing remote control batteries" on page 8. • The supplied batteries are connected correctly and securely to be burned into the screen. See "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 36. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Problem Audio noise. Remote control Problem Remote control does not work. For the location of time. This can make the picture difficult to close the menu. Light reflecting off...
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... to Off. "No signal" error message is lost. • Enter 9999 to access parental controls, then set to the factory defaults, then select Home on page 66. Password is displayed. • Press INPUT and make sure that you have selected the correct input for example, a surround sound receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may cause the cabinet to the channel list. Reset your TV. Try turning off . • Make...
... to Off. "No signal" error message is lost. • Enter 9999 to access parental controls, then set to the factory defaults, then select Home on page 66. Password is displayed. • Press INPUT and make sure that you have selected the correct input for example, a surround sound receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may cause the cabinet to the channel list. Reset your TV. Try turning off . • Make...
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... See "Turning Audio Return Channel on or off" on . The device does not show up in the CEC Device list. • 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 set to On. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Problem Solution My...
... See "Turning Audio Return Channel on or off" on . The device does not show up in the CEC Device list. • 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 set to On. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Problem Solution My...
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... audio input DVI USB Antenna/Cable 3 (side) E-EDID compliant HDCP compliant MHL-enabled and Roku Ready® (HDMI 2/MHL jack) 1 (back) 1 (back) Shared with component Y Yes 1 (back) 1 (back) 1 (side) HDMI 3/DVI jack 1 (side) Supports JPEG and firmware upgrade 1 (back) LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Outputs Video Analog audio/Headphone Digital audio WiFi Ethernet No 1 (side) 1 (optical) (back) No No Audio DTS Tuning Package Speakers DTS Sound Number: 2 Watts per channel: 10W Power Power consumption Power input On: 120W Standby: Dimensions and weight Without stand With stand...
... audio input DVI USB Antenna/Cable 3 (side) E-EDID compliant HDCP compliant MHL-enabled and Roku Ready® (HDMI 2/MHL jack) 1 (back) 1 (back) Shared with component Y Yes 1 (back) 1 (back) 1 (side) HDMI 3/DVI jack 1 (side) Supports JPEG and firmware upgrade 1 (back) LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Outputs Video Analog audio/Headphone Digital audio WiFi Ethernet No 1 (side) 1 (optical) (back) No No Audio DTS Tuning Package Speakers DTS Sound Number: 2 Watts per channel: 10W Power Power consumption Power input On: 120W Standby: Dimensions and weight Without stand With stand...
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... technical support for the universal remote control or cable/satellite company of the most common remote control codes. You may need a different remote control code, see the instructions that matches your universal remote control's instructions to enter the TV code you are trying to program. Common universal remote control codes The following is often visible on the back. • If your universal remote control isn't listed on the front of the universal remote control, and the model number is a list of the remote/set-top box...
... technical support for the universal remote control or cable/satellite company of the most common remote control codes. You may need a different remote control code, see the instructions that matches your universal remote control's instructions to enter the TV code you are trying to program. Common universal remote control codes The following is often visible on the back. • If your universal remote control isn't listed on the front of the universal remote control, and the model number is a list of the remote/set-top box...
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...of any part of the Product, including the antenna • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV • Outages, static or other problems with this new Sharp-branded television ("Product"),...owners. All other than one (1) year from a Best Buy or Future Shop authorized dealer of Sharp brand products only that you received with a screen 42 inches or larger, in communal areas of video images while playing first-person style video games. One-year limited warranty - During the Warranty...
...of any part of the Product, including the antenna • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV • Outages, static or other problems with this new Sharp-branded television ("Product"),...owners. All other than one (1) year from a Best Buy or Future Shop authorized dealer of Sharp brand products only that you received with a screen 42 inches or larger, in communal areas of video images while playing first-person style video games. One-year limited warranty - During the Warranty...
