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... 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 information 61 Using closed captioning 62 Turning...captioning mode 63 Selecting the digital closed captioning mode 63 Customizing digital closed captioning settings 64 Adjusting time settings 65 Setting the clock 65 Setting the sleep timer 66 Adjusting menu settings 66 Selecting the menu language 66 Turning Input Sensor on or off 67 ...
... 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 information 61 Using closed captioning 62 Turning...captioning mode 63 Selecting the digital closed captioning mode 63 Customizing digital closed captioning settings 64 Adjusting time settings 65 Setting the clock 65 Setting the sleep timer 66 Adjusting menu settings 66 Selecting the menu language 66 Turning Input Sensor on or off 67 ...
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...VIEW MODE 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 a secondary audio program, if available. OR Press to turn your...'s home menu when an MHL device is playing. See the Aspect ratio option in . Press to set the sleep timer. Press again to display TV status information, such as the channel number, channel name... channel" on -screen menu. Press to change TV channels. Press to open the on page 41. See "Setting up a favorite channel list" on page 56 and "Viewing a favorite channel" on page 56. TV-Press to...
...VIEW MODE 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 a secondary audio program, if available. OR Press to turn your...'s home menu when an MHL device is playing. See the Aspect ratio option in . Press to set the sleep timer. Press again to display TV status information, such as the channel number, channel name... channel" on -screen menu. Press to change TV channels. Press to open the on page 41. See "Setting up a favorite channel list" on page 56 and "Viewing a favorite channel" on page 56. TV-Press to...
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... the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor or set-top antenna with the power cord or other cables. • If the antenna is not installed correctly, contact qualified service personnel to improve signal reception and picture quality. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV... 4 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list. 5 Press S or T to highlight TV, then press ENTER. 6 If you cannot tune to a set-top box. • Many high-definition (HD) channels upscale standard-definition (SD) content. See "Automatically scanning for a channel is good on some channels ...
... the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor or set-top antenna with the power cord or other cables. • If the antenna is not installed correctly, contact qualified service personnel to improve signal reception and picture quality. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV... 4 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list. 5 Press S or T to highlight TV, then press ENTER. 6 If you cannot tune to a set-top box. • Many high-definition (HD) channels upscale standard-definition (SD) content. See "Automatically scanning for a channel is good on some channels ...
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... 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 TV LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV On your TV. 4 Turn on the game console, then set it to use any audio cables. 24 www.sharpusa.com
... 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 TV LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV On your TV. 4 Turn on the game console, then set it to use any audio cables. 24 www.sharpusa.com
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... 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 select Component, then press ENTER. www.sharpusa.com 25 For more information, see the documentation that came with the console. 5 Press INPUT... output mode. Component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to the component jack(s) on the game console. On your TV LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Game console Component Analog video cable audio cable connectors connectors Console-specific component video and audio cable Component video jacks Analog ...
... 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 select Component, then press ENTER. www.sharpusa.com 25 For more information, see the documentation that came with the console. 5 Press INPUT... output mode. Component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to the component jack(s) on the game console. On your TV LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Game console Component Analog video cable audio cable connectors connectors Console-specific component video and audio cable Component video jacks Analog ...
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... your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and to the composite jack(s) on the game console, then set it 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...
... your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and to the composite jack(s) on the game console, then set it 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...
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Connecting headphones LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV When you hear the sound. For more information, see "Selecting the audio out mode" on your headphones that opens, press W or X to ..., home theater system, or sound bar, you need to highlight Headphone, then press ENTER. www.sharpusa.com 31 When using headphones, use the lowest volume setting on page 53. Notes • If you connect headphones when your TV is turned off, then you turn on the side of your hearing. Warning...
Connecting headphones LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV When you hear the sound. For more information, see "Selecting the audio out mode" on your headphones that opens, press W or X to ..., home theater system, or sound bar, you need to highlight Headphone, then press ENTER. www.sharpusa.com 31 When using headphones, use the lowest volume setting on page 53. Notes • If you connect headphones when your TV is turned off, then you turn on the side of your hearing. Warning...
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... sound bar. 5 On your TV. 4 Turn on the external speaker system or sound bar, then set the Digital Audio Out option on page 52. 32 www.sharpusa.com See "Adjusting sound settings" on the SOUND menu to PCM. Digital audio External speaker system On your TV Digital optical audio cable... on the external speaker system or sound bar. 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV, set it to the digital audio jack. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting external speakers or a sound bar You can connect external speakers or a sound bar to the correct source.
... sound bar. 5 On your TV. 4 Turn on the external speaker system or sound bar, then set the Digital Audio Out option on page 52. 32 www.sharpusa.com See "Adjusting sound settings" on the SOUND menu to PCM. Digital audio External speaker system On your TV Digital optical audio cable... on the external speaker system or sound bar. 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV, set it to the digital audio jack. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting external speakers or a sound bar You can connect external speakers or a sound bar to the correct source.
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... the external speaker system or sound bar, then set it to the correct source. www.sharpusa.com 33 If you want to use headphones, you connect external speakers or a sound bar to the /AUDIO OUT jack, the TV speakers are muted. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Analog audio When you need to disconnect...
... the external speaker system or sound bar, then set it to the correct source. www.sharpusa.com 33 If you want to use headphones, you connect external speakers or a sound bar to the /AUDIO OUT jack, the TV speakers are muted. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Analog audio When you need to disconnect...
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...zone. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV 6 Press S or T to highlight Time Zone, then press X to access the setting. 7 Press S or T to select your language screen opens. Press S or T to adjust the setting, then press ENTER. • Press S or T to highlight Time, then press X to adjust the setting. ...MENU, or W. The What is not an energy savings mode and displays a retail banner. The wizard guides you through setting up basic settings including the menu language, time setting, picture mode, TV signal source, and channel list. 1 Make sure that you have: • Installed the remote control...
...zone. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV 6 Press S or T to highlight Time Zone, then press X to access the setting. 7 Press S or T to select your language screen opens. Press S or T to adjust the setting, then press ENTER. • Press S or T to highlight Time, then press X to adjust the setting. ...MENU, or W. The What is not an energy savings mode and displays a retail banner. The wizard guides you through setting up basic settings including the menu language, time setting, picture mode, TV signal source, and channel list. 1 Make sure that you have: • Installed the remote control...
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... information • Press INFO* to scroll through the pages. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Using a Roku Streaming Stick You can connect a Roku Streaming Stick and enjoy streaming video and audio. Your stick's menu opens. For connection instructions, see "Setting up a favorite channel list, see "Connecting a Roku Streaming ...the week, date, and resolution, if provided by the broadcaster. For example, to tune to your TV. For information about setting up a favorite channel list" on the memorized channel list. • Press the number buttons to the next or previous channel on page...
... information • Press INFO* to scroll through the pages. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Using a Roku Streaming Stick You can connect a Roku Streaming Stick and enjoy streaming video and audio. Your stick's menu opens. For connection instructions, see "Setting up a favorite channel list, see "Connecting a Roku Streaming ...the week, date, and resolution, if provided by the broadcaster. For example, to tune to your TV. For information about setting up a favorite channel list" on the memorized channel list. • Press the number buttons to the next or previous channel on page...
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... T to highlight MHL/ACC. OR Press MENU, then press W or X to select HDMI 2 (MHL/ACC). The on or off 1 Press MENU. www.sharpusa.com 43 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Using CEC Control CEC Control lets you have loaded on your TV using the remote control that is not HDMI CEC-compatible... press ENTER. 6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to your MHL-enabled device. Notes • HDMI cables must set the CEC Control setting on your device. Note The buttons you use CEC Control, you connect an HDMI device that came with your TV. The SETUP menu opens...
... T to highlight MHL/ACC. OR Press MENU, then press W or X to select HDMI 2 (MHL/ACC). The on or off 1 Press MENU. www.sharpusa.com 43 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Using CEC Control CEC Control lets you have loaded on your TV using the remote control that is not HDMI CEC-compatible... press ENTER. 6 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to your MHL-enabled device. Notes • HDMI cables must set the CEC Control setting on your device. Note The buttons you use CEC Control, you connect an HDMI device that came with your TV. The SETUP menu opens...
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... on. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Turning TV Auto Power On on or off TV Auto Power On automatically turns on your TV. 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight CEC, then press ENTER. Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off When CEC Control is set to On...
... on. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Turning TV Auto Power On on or off TV Auto Power On automatically turns on your TV. 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight CEC, then press ENTER. Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off When CEC Control is set to On...
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...good for watching the highest quality video such as brightness, contrast, and sharpness. Customizing slideshow settings You can select: • Slideshow Repeat-Repeats the slideshow when it reaches the end. The PHOTOS menu opens. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Adjusting the picture Adjusting the TV picture You can ...select On or Off. • Slideshow Interval-Sets the amount of the TV picture. The on page 47. You can adjust ...
...good for watching the highest quality video such as brightness, contrast, and sharpness. Customizing slideshow settings You can select: • Slideshow Repeat-Repeats the slideshow when it reaches the end. The PHOTOS menu opens. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Adjusting the picture Adjusting the TV picture You can ...select On or Off. • Slideshow Interval-Sets the amount of the TV picture. The on page 47. You can adjust ...
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...or press S or T to select a setting. 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to view content recorded in a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio. Auto: Automatically adjusts the image based on the screen size and the TV program. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Note You can select: ...Aspect ratio options Normal: Displays the image in the center. Note: Auto is set this option to close the menu. 50 www.sharpusa.com • Contrast-Adjusts...
...or press S or T to select a setting. 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to view content recorded in a 16:9 (widescreen) aspect ratio. Auto: Automatically adjusts the image based on the screen size and the TV program. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Note You can select: ...Aspect ratio options Normal: Displays the image in the center. Note: Auto is set this option to close the menu. 50 www.sharpusa.com • Contrast-Adjusts...
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www.sharpusa.com 51 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Setting the power on picture mode You can also press VIEW MODE to select the aspect ratio. 3 Press S or T to close the menu. The CHANNELS menu ... EXIT to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The on -screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press T or ENTER. Note You can set the picture mode your TV, it will be in the picture mode it was in before you turned it on the TV program you turn...
www.sharpusa.com 51 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Setting the power on picture mode You can also press VIEW MODE to select the aspect ratio. 3 Press S or T to close the menu. The CHANNELS menu ... EXIT to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The on -screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press T or ENTER. Note You can set the picture mode your TV, it will be in the picture mode it was in before you turned it on the TV program you turn...
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... high sounds. • Speaker-Selects where to play TV audio. You can adjust sound settings to improve the sound quality. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Adjusting the sound Adjusting sound settings You can select: • Standard-Balances treble and bass. This setting is good for listening to music. • Voice-Enhances vocals for a rich sound...
... high sounds. • Speaker-Selects where to play TV audio. You can adjust sound settings to improve the sound quality. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Adjusting the sound Adjusting sound settings You can select: • Standard-Balances treble and bass. This setting is good for listening to music. • Voice-Enhances vocals for a rich sound...
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...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. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Selecting the audio out mode If your TV to control the audio from the headphones, home theater system, sound bar, or ... close the menu. When a device is connected to the /AUDIO OUT jack. • Reset Sound Settings-Reset all audio settings to factory defaults. 4 Press W or X to adjust the option, or press S or T to select a setting. 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to use the /AUDIO OUT ...
...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. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Selecting the audio out mode If your TV to control the audio from the headphones, home theater system, sound bar, or ... close the menu. When a device is connected to the /AUDIO OUT jack. • Reset Sound Settings-Reset all audio settings to factory defaults. 4 Press W or X to adjust the option, or press S or T to select a setting. 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to use the /AUDIO OUT ...
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.... 54 www.sharpusa.com The on -screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press T or ENTER. Changing channel settings Automatically scanning for available channels. Playing TV audio only You can press EXIT to stop the auto channel search, but you will need to scan...Audio Only option is receiving a broadcast signal. • To exit audio only mode, press any button. The scan may take several minutes. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV 1 Press MENU. If the TV signal source changes, for channels with signals and stores the channel information in the channel list...
.... 54 www.sharpusa.com The on -screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press T or ENTER. Changing channel settings Automatically scanning for available channels. Playing TV audio only You can press EXIT to stop the auto channel search, but you will need to scan...Audio Only option is receiving a broadcast signal. • To exit audio only mode, press any button. The scan may take several minutes. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV 1 Press MENU. If the TV signal source changes, for channels with signals and stores the channel information in the channel list...
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... X to close the menu. The CHANNELS · CHANNEL SKIP screen opens. 3 Press S or T to highlight a channel, then press ENTER. 56 www.sharpusa.com LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Setting up a favorite channel list You can still tune to a hidden channel by pressing FAVORITE, then selecting a channel from the list. • If the list...
... X to close the menu. The CHANNELS · CHANNEL SKIP screen opens. 3 Press S or T to highlight a channel, then press ENTER. 56 www.sharpusa.com LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Setting up a favorite channel list You can still tune to a hidden channel by pressing FAVORITE, then selecting a channel from the list. • If the list...