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... 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 settings 46 Automatically scanning for channels 46 Hiding channels 48 Setting up a favorite channel list 48 Viewing a favorite channel 48 Adding or changing a channel label 49 Checking the digital signal strength 49 Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio 50 Setting parental controls 50 Setting or changing the password 50 Locking control buttons...
... 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 settings 46 Automatically scanning for channels 46 Hiding channels 48 Setting up a favorite channel list 48 Viewing a favorite channel 48 Adding or changing a channel label 49 Checking the digital signal strength 49 Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio 50 Setting parental controls 50 Setting or changing the password 50 Locking control buttons...
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... Maintaining 67 Cleaning the TV cabinet 67 Cleaning the TV screen 67 Troubleshooting 68 Restoring settings to the defaults 68 Viewing system information 68 Video and audio 69 Remote control 71 General 71 MHL-enabled device or Roku Streaming Stick 72 CEC-compatible device 73 Specifications 75 Programming universal remote controls 76 Common universal remote control codes 76 Legal notices 77 One-year limited warranty - Sharp Televisions 78 iv www.sharpusa.com
... Maintaining 67 Cleaning the TV cabinet 67 Cleaning the TV screen 67 Troubleshooting 68 Restoring settings to the defaults 68 Viewing system information 68 Video and audio 69 Remote control 71 General 71 MHL-enabled device or Roku Streaming Stick 72 CEC-compatible device 73 Specifications 75 Programming universal remote controls 76 Common universal remote control codes 76 Legal notices 77 One-year limited warranty - Sharp Televisions 78 iv www.sharpusa.com
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...'s screen is located on or pinched particularly at least 15 minutes or longer in your eyes or touches your TV or hit, jolt, or press hard against the LCD panel. LC-42LB150U Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is the disconnecting device. Install...
...'s screen is located on or pinched particularly at least 15 minutes or longer in your eyes or touches your TV or hit, jolt, or press hard against the LCD panel. LC-42LB150U Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is the disconnecting device. Install...
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... the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 1 Antenna lead-in correct operating condition. Non-active pixels The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. Specifically, it on...
... the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of the antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 1 Antenna lead-in correct operating condition. Non-active pixels The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. Specifically, it on...
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... Hz screen refresh rate twice the rate of HDTVs), and special motion-detection technology, you will automatically adjust for connection instructions.) CEC Control Enjoy the benefit of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play! Sharp 42" LED TV LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the art in LED TV design and is needed! Game mode Video games generally require adjustments to the television picture settings to adjust the TV picture.) DTS Sound...
... Hz screen refresh rate twice the rate of HDTVs), and special motion-detection technology, you will automatically adjust for connection instructions.) CEC Control Enjoy the benefit of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play! Sharp 42" LED TV LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the art in LED TV design and is needed! Game mode Video games generally require adjustments to the television picture settings to adjust the TV picture.) DTS Sound...
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...: When your want, then wait a few seconds. To completely disconnect power, unplug the power cord. 8 www.sharpusa.com TV components Package contents • 42" LED TV • Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) • Stand column and screws (4) • TV stand and screws (4) • Power cord • Quick Setup Guide • Important Information Front LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV # Item Remote control 1 sensor and power indicator 2 MENU 3 INPUT 4 VOL+/VOL- 5 CH /CH 6 (power) Description The remote control sensor receives signals from the remote control.
...: When your want, then wait a few seconds. To completely disconnect power, unplug the power cord. 8 www.sharpusa.com TV components Package contents • 42" LED TV • Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) • Stand column and screws (4) • TV stand and screws (4) • Power cord • Quick Setup Guide • Important Information Front LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV # Item Remote control 1 sensor and power indicator 2 MENU 3 INPUT 4 VOL+/VOL- 5 CH /CH 6 (power) Description The remote control sensor receives signals from the remote control.
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... enter channel numbers and the parental control password. Sharp 42" LED TV Remote control # Button 8 SOUND MODE # Button 1 POWER 2 Numbers 3 4 AUDIO 5 AV MODE 6 VOL+/- 7 FLASHBACK 9 CC 10 S T W X 11 ENTER 12 EXIT 13 CEC controls 14 INPUT 15 ENT 16 SLEEP 17 VIEW MODE Description Press to turn closed captioning on or off" on page 54. Press to display TV status information, such as the channel number, channel name (if available), or signal source. For more information, see "Selecting a channel" on or off (standby mode...
... enter channel numbers and the parental control password. Sharp 42" LED TV Remote control # Button 8 SOUND MODE # Button 1 POWER 2 Numbers 3 4 AUDIO 5 AV MODE 6 VOL+/- 7 FLASHBACK 9 CC 10 S T W X 11 ENTER 12 EXIT 13 CEC controls 14 INPUT 15 ENT 16 SLEEP 17 VIEW MODE Description Press to turn closed captioning on or off" on page 54. Press to display TV status information, such as the channel number, channel name (if available), or signal source. For more information, see "Selecting a channel" on or off (standby mode...
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LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use another HDMI jack, you connect the audio 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 or T to connect a cable or satellite using DVI: 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged...
LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use another HDMI jack, you connect the audio 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 or T to connect a cable or satellite using DVI: 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged...
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... 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 know exist, scan for channels. The picture displayed on your cable or satellite TV provider about upgrading to improve signal reception and picture quality. Notes • Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference...
... 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 know exist, scan for channels. The picture displayed on your cable or satellite TV provider about upgrading to improve signal reception and picture quality. Notes • Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference...
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... an energy savings mode and displays a retail banner. The time setting screen opens. 4 Press S or T to highlight Mode, then press X to access the setting. 5 Press S or T to select Manual (to set the date and time manually) or Auto (to change your selection, then press ENTER. Select Yes to continue using Store mode or select No to set up basic settings including the menu language, time setting, picture mode, TV signal source, and channel list. The Please select...
... an energy savings mode and displays a retail banner. The time setting screen opens. 4 Press S or T to highlight Mode, then press X to access the setting. 5 Press S or T to select Manual (to set the date and time manually) or Auto (to change your selection, then press ENTER. Select Yes to continue using Store mode or select No to set up basic settings including the menu language, time setting, picture mode, TV signal source, and channel list. The Please select...
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.... • Analog channel information-Displays channel number, channel label, signal type, audio information, day of each other. • Press FLASHBACK to go to the next or previous channel on the memorized channel list. • Press the number buttons to enter the channel number you want, then wait for the channel to change or press ENTER to immediately change the channel. • To select a digital sub-channel, press the number buttons to turn the sound back on...
.... • Analog channel information-Displays channel number, channel label, signal type, audio information, day of each other. • Press FLASHBACK to go to the next or previous channel on the memorized channel list. • Press the number buttons to enter the channel number you want, then wait for the channel to change or press ENTER to immediately change the channel. • To select a digital sub-channel, press the number buttons to turn the sound back on...
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... HDMI, Component, AV, or VGA. • User-(customized picture). Lets you set this control to fill the screen. Note: Auto is only available when Auto View Mode in bright light environments. • Natural-(a standard picture). Adjusting the picture Adjusting the TV picture You can adjust various settings to On. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV • Color-Adjusts the color intensity of the image may make the color look faded. Auto: Automatically adjusts the image based on -screen menu opens with light or white...
... HDMI, Component, AV, or VGA. • User-(customized picture). Lets you set this control to fill the screen. Note: Auto is only available when Auto View Mode in bright light environments. • Natural-(a standard picture). Adjusting the picture Adjusting the TV picture You can adjust various settings to On. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV • Color-Adjusts the color intensity of the image may make the color look faded. Auto: Automatically adjusts the image based on -screen menu opens with light or white...
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... view compatible JPEG pictures. Note Photos are displayed on the bottom of the screen. If you connected the USB flash drive, then changed to a different video input source, press INPUT to open the PHOTOS menu. • FAVORITE to highlight Browse Photos, then press ENTER. When a photo is turned on when you have connected the USB flash drive to the USB port on your TV. 2 If your TV is displayed full-screen, a control bar...
... view compatible JPEG pictures. Note Photos are displayed on the bottom of the screen. If you connected the USB flash drive, then changed to a different video input source, press INPUT to open the PHOTOS menu. • FAVORITE to highlight Browse Photos, then press ENTER. When a photo is turned on when you have connected the USB flash drive to the USB port on your TV. 2 If your TV is displayed full-screen, a control bar...
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... X to repair your TV yourself. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight Reset All, then press ENTER. Information about the TV software version is displayed. 4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu. 4 Press S or T to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. Contact authorized service personnel. To view system information: 1 Press MENU. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Troubleshooting Warning...
... X to repair your TV yourself. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight Reset All, then press ENTER. Information about the TV software version is displayed. 4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu. 4 Press S or T to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. Contact authorized service personnel. To view system information: 1 Press MENU. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Troubleshooting Warning...
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... video cable(s) you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set -top box to install a set -top antenna with a built-in amplifier. • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is causing interference. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Problem Solution Only snow (noise) appears on an LCD screen is normal. See "Connecting a cable or satellite box" on page 13 or "Connecting an antenna...
... video cable(s) you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set -top box to install a set -top antenna with a built-in amplifier. • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is causing interference. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Problem Solution Only snow (noise) appears on an LCD screen is normal. See "Connecting a cable or satellite box" on page 13 or "Connecting an antenna...
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... the remote control sensor on page 8. • The supplied batteries are connected correctly and securely to your TV. • Do not display a still image, such as a logo, game, or computer image, for example, a surround sound receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may be bad. Problem No output from the TV speakers. • Make sure that the correct audio mode is correctly connected to your TV and a power...
... the remote control sensor on page 8. • The supplied batteries are connected correctly and securely to your TV. • Do not display a still image, such as a logo, game, or computer image, for example, a surround sound receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may be bad. Problem No output from the TV speakers. • Make sure that the correct audio mode is correctly connected to your TV and a power...
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LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Problem Solution "No signal" error message is displayed. • Press INPUT and make sure that you have selected the correct input for the device or service you are trying to use. • If you are using a cable or satellite box, use the remote that came with that box to change channels. • Make sure that you are using an MHL cable. One or more channels do not work on...
LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Problem Solution "No signal" error message is displayed. • Press INPUT and make sure that you have selected the correct input for the device or service you are trying to use. • If you are using a cable or satellite box, use the remote that came with that box to change channels. • Make sure that you are using an MHL cable. One or more channels do not work on...
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...audio input DVI USB Antenna/Cable 3 (side) E-EDID compliant HDCP compliant MHL-enabled (HDMI 2/MHL jack) 1 (back) 1 (back) Shared with component Y Yes No 1 (back) 1 (back) 1 (side) HDMI 3/DVI jack 1 (side) Supports JPEG and firmware upgrade 1 (back) 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: 84W Standby: Sharp 42" LED TV Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions and weight...
...audio input DVI USB Antenna/Cable 3 (side) E-EDID compliant HDCP compliant MHL-enabled (HDMI 2/MHL jack) 1 (back) 1 (back) Shared with component Y Yes No 1 (back) 1 (back) 1 (side) HDMI 3/DVI jack 1 (side) Supports JPEG and firmware upgrade 1 (back) 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: 84W Standby: Sharp 42" LED TV Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions and weight...
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... universal remote control, and the model number is a list of the remote/set-top box you can manually program it using the Sharp TV remote to "teach" the commands one at a time. For additional help and information: • Visit the remote control manufacturer's website • Call technical support for the remote control code. See your universal remote control's instructions for common codes. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Programming universal remote controls You can operate your Sharp TV with your cable or satellite TV provider for the universal remote control or cable...
... universal remote control, and the model number is a list of the remote/set-top box you can manually program it using the Sharp TV remote to "teach" the commands one at a time. For additional help and information: • Visit the remote control manufacturer's website • Call technical support for the remote control code. See your universal remote control's instructions for common codes. LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV Programming universal remote controls You can operate your Sharp TV with your cable or satellite TV provider for the universal remote control or cable...
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LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV One-year limited warranty Sharp Televisions Definitions: Best Buy ("Warrantor") warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Sharp-branded television ("Product"), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one tenth (1/10) of the display size or up adjustments • Cosmetic damage • Damage due...
LC-42LB150U Sharp 42" LED TV One-year limited warranty Sharp Televisions Definitions: Best Buy ("Warrantor") warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Sharp-branded television ("Product"), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one tenth (1/10) of the display size or up adjustments • Cosmetic damage • Damage due...