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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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...been spilled or objects have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for your doctor after rinsing for long periods of time. LC-50LB261U 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required ... amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Lightning For added protection for your TV. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to avoid injury from touching such power lines...
...been spilled or objects have fallen into your outlet, consult an electrician for your doctor after rinsing for long periods of time. LC-50LB261U 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required ... amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Lightning For added protection for your TV. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to avoid injury from touching such power lines...
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... guidance for correct grounding. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the TV if the TV is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. LC-50LB261U Power source Operate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on , or make sure that the ...power company. Non-active pixels The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. CAUTION Damage requiring service Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. When ...
... guidance for correct grounding. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the TV if the TV is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. LC-50LB261U Power source Operate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on , or make sure that the ...power company. Non-active pixels The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. CAUTION Damage requiring service Unplug this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. When ...
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...(See page 23 for reliable and trouble-free performance. Your LC-50LB261U represents the state of the art in LED TV design and is designed for connection instructions.) CEC Control Enjoy the benefit of a high-quality Sharp product. Operate the Streaming Stick with each other. (See page...Connect your MHL-enabled device, such as a cell phone, and view your device's screen on your TV. Roku Ready® Your Sharp TV is needed! Sharp 50" LED TV LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play! Just plug the ...
...(See page 23 for reliable and trouble-free performance. Your LC-50LB261U represents the state of the art in LED TV design and is designed for connection instructions.) CEC Control Enjoy the benefit of a high-quality Sharp product. Operate the Streaming Stick with each other. (See page...Connect your MHL-enabled device, such as a cell phone, and view your device's screen on your TV. Roku Ready® Your Sharp TV is needed! Sharp 50" LED TV LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play! Just plug the ...
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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 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.
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... to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions. 1 Carefully place your TV with the four provided screws. 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...
... to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions. 1 Carefully place your TV with the four provided screws. 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...
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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 back of the wall-mount screws vary depending on the wall-mount bracket you purchased. 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 Notes • The length of your TV, then remove the stand.
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 back of the wall-mount screws vary depending on the wall-mount bracket you purchased. 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 Notes • The length of your TV, then remove the stand.
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... and screws (4) • Power cord • 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. Press to confirm selections. Press to turn your...
... and screws (4) • Power cord • 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. Press to confirm selections. Press to turn your...
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... 14, or 28. Connect a USB flash drive to this jack to view pictures and videos stored on pages 13, 19, 24, or 27. 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...
... 14, or 28. Connect a USB flash drive to this jack to view pictures and videos stored on pages 13, 19, 24, or 27. 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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... digital audio amplifier, home theater system, or sound bar to this jack to listen to these jacks. Connect the video for a component video device to TV audio through the external speakers. For more information, see "AV (composite video) (good)" on page 16, 21, or 26. For more information, ...video device to the Y/VIDEO jack. For more information, see "Digital audio" on page 29. 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 this jack. For more information, see "VGA (most common)" on page 15, 20, or...
... digital audio amplifier, home theater system, or sound bar to this jack to listen to these jacks. Connect the video for a component video device to TV audio through the external speakers. For more information, see "AV (composite video) (good)" on page 16, 21, or 26. For more information, ...video device to the Y/VIDEO jack. For more information, see "Digital audio" on page 29. 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 this jack. For more information, see "VGA (most common)" on page 15, 20, or...
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.../CH 20 MENU 21 FAVORITE 22 INFO* 23 HOME www.sharpusa.com LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Description Press to select the AV (picture) mode. OR Press to select the audio language... buttons. Press to set the sleep timer. Press to select the sound mode. Press to change TV channels. See "Viewing channel information" on page 41. -Press to access special Roku options when ... on or off. See "Using an MHL-enabled device" on page 42. -Press to switch to display TV status information, such as the channel number, channel name (if available), or signal source. See "Setting the...
.../CH 20 MENU 21 FAVORITE 22 INFO* 23 HOME www.sharpusa.com LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Description Press to select the AV (picture) mode. OR Press to select the audio language... buttons. Press to set the sleep timer. Press to select the sound mode. Press to change TV channels. See "Viewing channel information" on page 41. -Press to access special Roku options when ... on or off. See "Using an MHL-enabled device" on page 42. -Press to switch to display TV status information, such as the channel number, channel name (if available), or signal source. See "Setting the...
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...page 14 or 28. What connection should connect a device to the best available connection. 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) ...Analog audio output VGA (computer) video and audio You can result in image or color problems. Make sure that came with your TV. Your TV has several connection types for position and type before making any connections. • Loose connections can use ?
...page 14 or 28. What connection should connect a device to the best available connection. 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) ...Analog audio output VGA (computer) video and audio You can result in image or color problems. Make sure that came with your TV. Your TV has several connection types for position and type before making any connections. • Loose connections can use ?
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.... 3 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one connection type. Note An HDMI cable carries both audio and video. 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 the best connection type available. on the cable or satellite box...
.... 3 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one connection type. Note An HDMI cable carries both audio and video. 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 the best connection type available. on the cable or satellite box...
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LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use another HDMI jack, you will...the cable or satellite box. 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 3/DVI jack on the side of your TV. 5 Connect an audio cable (not provided) to the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on the cable or satellite box. Note When... a cable or satellite box using the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack, the audio output is analog. 6 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box. 7 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list. 8 Press S...
LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use another HDMI jack, you will...the cable or satellite box. 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 3/DVI jack on the side of your TV. 5 Connect an audio cable (not provided) to the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack on the cable or satellite box. Note When... a cable or satellite box using the PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack, the audio output is analog. 6 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box. 7 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list. 8 Press S...
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...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. www.sharpusa.com 15 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...
...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. www.sharpusa.com 15 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...
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... or satellite box Composite video cable connector Audio cable connectors AV cable Composite Analog video jack audio jacks Back of 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 select AV, then press ENTER...jack and L and 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. 4 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn on your TV and to the green Y/VIDEO jack. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV AV (composite video) (good) Notes • Cables are...
... or satellite box Composite video cable connector Audio cable connectors AV cable Composite Analog video jack audio jacks Back of 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 select AV, then press ENTER...jack and L and 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. 4 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn on your TV and to the green Y/VIDEO jack. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV AV (composite video) (good) Notes • Cables are...
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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 your TV and to the coaxial out jack on the cable or satellite box. 4 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn on your TV, then turn on page 54. Notes •... 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 the ANT/CABLE jack on the back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off. 2 Connect the incoming cable...
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 your TV and to the coaxial out jack on the cable or satellite box. 4 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, turn on your TV, then turn on page 54. Notes •... 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 the ANT/CABLE jack on the back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off. 2 Connect the incoming cable...