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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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... injury from the power outlet and disconnect any cover or expose the device to qualified service technicians. Handling the LCD panel • Your TV's screen is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. 2 LC-32LB261U 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the...
... injury from the power outlet and disconnect any cover or expose the device to qualified service technicians. Handling the LCD panel • Your TV's screen is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. 2 LC-32LB261U 14 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the...
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.... LC-32LB261U Power source Operate your TV only from the TV. Outdoor antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your home, consult an electrician or your TV does not operate normally by following conditions: • When the power supply cord or plug is brought from an air conditioner. End of the room rises suddenly. When this , let the TV stand...
.... LC-32LB261U Power source Operate your TV only from the TV. Outdoor antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your home, consult an electrician or your TV does not operate normally by following conditions: • When the power supply cord or plug is brought from an air conditioner. End of the room rises suddenly. When this , let the TV stand...
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..., Hulu Plus, WatchESPN, Vudu, Amazon Instant Video, Pandora, PBS, and many more. Supports 1080p HD video and 5.1 digital surround sound playback from your TV remote or a mobile device -it's that simple! Just plug the Streaming Stick into the purple MHL port on your purchase of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play! Sharp 32" LED TV LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Introduction Congratulations on your TV...
..., Hulu Plus, WatchESPN, Vudu, Amazon Instant Video, Pandora, PBS, and many more. Supports 1080p HD video and 5.1 digital surround sound playback from your TV remote or a mobile device -it's that simple! Just plug the Streaming Stick into the purple MHL port on your purchase of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play! Sharp 32" LED TV LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Introduction Congratulations on your TV...
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... 13 Media controls 14 INPUT 15 ENT 16 SLEEP 17 VIEW MODE 18 MUTE 19 CH /CH 20 MENU 21 FAVORITE 22 INFO* 23 HOME LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Description Press to select the AV (picture) mode. Press to return to control a photo slideshow. You can select Dynamic, Natural, Standard, Movie, or User. See "Turning closed captioning on page 43. -Press to navigate in "Adjusting sound settings" on -screen menu. USB-Press...
... 13 Media controls 14 INPUT 15 ENT 16 SLEEP 17 VIEW MODE 18 MUTE 19 CH /CH 20 MENU 21 FAVORITE 22 INFO* 23 HOME LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Description Press to select the AV (picture) mode. Press to return to control a photo slideshow. You can select Dynamic, Natural, Standard, Movie, or User. See "Turning closed captioning on page 43. -Press to navigate in "Adjusting sound settings" on -screen menu. USB-Press...
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... you use the HDMI 1/ARC/DVI jack 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. LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the cable wall jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box. 3 Connect an HDMI-DVI adapter...
... you use the HDMI 1/ARC/DVI jack 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. LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the cable wall jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box. 3 Connect an HDMI-DVI adapter...
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.... 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the ANT/CABLE jack on the back of your TV and to the antenna or cable TV wall jack. 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your 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 channels you may need to install a set-top box to improve signal...
.... 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the ANT/CABLE jack on the back of your TV and to the antenna or cable TV wall jack. 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your 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 channels you may need to install a set-top box to improve signal...
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... : • Installed the remote control batteries. (See page 36 for details.) • Connected an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV. (See page 13 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 finished setting the time, press ENTER. The Please select your language screen opens. Turning on your TV for the first time The first time you turn on...
... : • Installed the remote control batteries. (See page 36 for details.) • Connected an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV. (See page 13 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 finished setting the time, press ENTER. The Please select your language screen opens. Turning on your TV for the first time The first time you turn on...
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... T to channel 5.1, press 5, (sub-channel), then 1. LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Using a Roku Streaming Stick You can connect a Roku Streaming Stick and enjoy streaming video and audio. Adjusting the volume • Press VOL+ or VOL- Viewing channel information • Press INFO* to the next or previous channel on page 56. For connection instructions, see "Setting up a favorite channel list" on the memorized channel list. • Press the number buttons to turn the sound back on...
... T to channel 5.1, press 5, (sub-channel), then 1. LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Using a Roku Streaming Stick You can connect a Roku Streaming Stick and enjoy streaming video and audio. Adjusting the volume • Press VOL+ or VOL- Viewing channel information • Press INFO* to the next or previous channel on page 56. For connection instructions, see "Setting up a favorite channel list" on the memorized channel list. • Press the number buttons to turn the sound back on...
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... view compatible JPEG pictures. If you connected the USB flash drive, then changed to a different video input source, press INPUT to open the control bar again. 4 To navigate on the USB flash drive. Note Photos are shown in the message that has been added to the favorite photo list. Press INFO* to open the INPUT SOURCE list, press S or T to highlight USB (Photos), then press ENTER. The file name, picture resolution, size...
... view compatible JPEG pictures. If you connected the USB flash drive, then changed to a different video input source, press INPUT to open the control bar again. 4 To navigate on the USB flash drive. Note Photos are shown in the message that has been added to the favorite photo list. Press INFO* to open the INPUT SOURCE list, press S or T to highlight USB (Photos), then press ENTER. The file name, picture resolution, size...
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... the picture. Wide: Use this control to fill the screen. • Contrast-Adjusts the brightness of the light areas of the picture. • Color-Adjusts the color intensity of the picture. Auto: Automatically adjusts the image based on the screen size and the TV program. Note: Auto is only available when Auto View Mode in the CHANNELS menu is not in the center. You can adjust additional video options. • View Mode-Adjusts how the picture fills the screen (aspect...
... the picture. Wide: Use this control to fill the screen. • Contrast-Adjusts the brightness of the light areas of the picture. • Color-Adjusts the color intensity of the picture. Auto: Automatically adjusts the image based on the screen size and the TV program. Note: Auto is only available when Auto View Mode in the CHANNELS menu is not in the center. You can adjust additional video options. • View Mode-Adjusts how the picture fills the screen (aspect...
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... works best in temperatures that are too hot or too cold, because the cabinet may warp or the screen may need to view system information during troubleshooting. 1 Press MENU. Use a clean cloth to highlight System Information, then press ENTER. Troubleshooting LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV 4 Press S or T to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP · RESET ALL menu opens. 68 For more information, see "Turning...
... works best in temperatures that are too hot or too cold, because the cabinet may warp or the screen may need to view system information during troubleshooting. 1 Press MENU. Use a clean cloth to highlight System Information, then press ENTER. Troubleshooting LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV 4 Press S or T to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP · RESET ALL menu opens. 68 For more information, see "Turning...
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... TV. LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Problem Solution Dotted lines or stripes appear on page 18. • If you are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be experiencing problems. • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is causing interference. The station may be low. See "Connecting a cable or satellite box" on page 13 or "Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)" on the screen. •...
... TV. LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Problem Solution Dotted lines or stripes appear on page 18. • If you are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be experiencing problems. • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is causing interference. The station may be low. See "Connecting a cable or satellite box" on page 13 or "Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)" on the screen. •...
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...; Make sure that the sound is correctly connected to close the menu. This type of time. See "Installing remote control batteries" on page 8. • The supplied batteries are connected correctly and securely to determine which device is not too bright. Turn off one device at the remote control sensor on your TV. Good sound, but no box)" on , the picture may be bad. LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Problem Audio noise. Solution •...
...; Make sure that the sound is correctly connected to close the menu. This type of time. See "Installing remote control batteries" on page 8. • The supplied batteries are connected correctly and securely to determine which device is not too bright. Turn off one device at the remote control sensor on your TV. Good sound, but no box)" on , the picture may be bad. LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Problem Audio noise. Solution •...
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... LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Problem Solution One or more channels do not work. • Make sure that the Button Block option is causing interference, move it further from the TV to view channels from the channel list. To check the digital channel signal strength, see "Checking the digital signal strength" on page 66. Password is connected securely to your TV. • Try replacing the cable between the antenna/cable or cable/satellite box...
... LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Problem Solution One or more channels do not work. • Make sure that the Button Block option is causing interference, move it further from the TV to view channels from the channel list. To check the digital channel signal strength, see "Checking the digital signal strength" on page 66. Password is connected securely to your TV. • Try replacing the cable between the antenna/cable or cable/satellite box...
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... HDMI cable. • Make sure that the CEC Control feature is turned on. See "Turning CEC Control on or off" on page 43. • Make sure that Device Auto Power Off is set to On on the CEC menu. LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Problem Solution My TV does not turn on when I select Root Menu on the CEC menu. • The device may not support this feature. I turn...
... HDMI cable. • Make sure that the CEC Control feature is turned on. See "Turning CEC Control on or off" on page 43. • Make sure that Device Auto Power Off is set to On on the CEC menu. LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Problem Solution My TV does not turn on when I select Root Menu on the CEC menu. • The device may not support this feature. I turn...
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... audio input DVI USB Antenna/Cable 2 (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 1/ARC/DVI jack 1 (side) Supports JPEG and firmware upgrade 1 (back) LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Outputs Video Analog audio/Headphone Digital audio WiFi Ethernet No 1 (side) 1 (optical) (back) No No Audio DTS Tuning Packag Speakers DTS Sound Number: 2 Watts per channel: 5W Power Power consumption Power input On: 70W Standby: Specifications Specifications are subject to change...
... audio input DVI USB Antenna/Cable 2 (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 1/ARC/DVI jack 1 (side) Supports JPEG and firmware upgrade 1 (back) LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Outputs Video Analog audio/Headphone Digital audio WiFi Ethernet No 1 (side) 1 (optical) (back) No No Audio DTS Tuning Packag Speakers DTS Sound Number: 2 Watts per channel: 5W Power Power consumption Power input On: 70W Standby: Specifications Specifications are subject to change...
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... UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROLS One for details. 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 you can operate your Sharp TV with a new or existing universal remote control. 1 See the table in Step 1. You may need a different remote control code, see the instructions that matches your universal remote control's instructions and try several codes...
... UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROLS One for details. 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 you can operate your Sharp TV with a new or existing universal remote control. 1 See the table in Step 1. You may need a different remote control code, see the instructions that matches your universal remote control's instructions and try several codes...
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.... Sharp Televisions Definitions: Best Buy ("Warrantor") warrants to you purchased the Product at Best Buy or Future Shop branded retail stores or websites to the original purchaser of the television broadcast signals. • Attempted repair by any part of the Product, including the antenna • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV...
.... Sharp Televisions Definitions: Best Buy ("Warrantor") warrants to you purchased the Product at Best Buy or Future Shop branded retail stores or websites to the original purchaser of the television broadcast signals. • Attempted repair by any part of the Product, including the antenna • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV...